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I have always been successful on WW when I track and don't cheat. I started back again last week and lost 3lbs. Still on track! Yaya :)
Now, I need to increase the exercise! That's my new goal this week. I will walk 5k everyday. Time to get steppin!!! Hugs. |
We started a new workout program today....
I just finished doing 570 reps, chest and triceps... Tomorrow should be interesting... |
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I had actually lost 15 pounds, but on Tuesday, I lost 18 pounds. I'm thinking about doing some very easy yoga. |
I gave up on looking at the scale. The numbers weren't changing as much as I like, despite my pant size dropping. I thought about just using measurements. Changed my mind on that as well. I will just keep going til I am happy with what I see in the mirror. It's all for/about me anyway. :)
Oh, and the Zombies, Run! app is freakin hilarious if anyone is into that kind of thing. Gotta love story lines and zombies that change as you run, depending on your pace and distance. I've found a couple apps like that which I've been using lol :D |
I am doing Atkins and have lost 120lbs since August 2012...I love love love atkins and really feel like it has saved my life :)
I quit smoking and then fractured my hip two years ago and ended up putting on the 150 lbs I had previously lost on Atkins 7 years before and then some, so there was no better time to take my life back...some days it kicks my butt and I end up eating something I shouldn't but for the most part, I am kickin arse and takin names later :D |
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Lost 2.2 lbs this week :) that's a total of 6 since I have been back on track! Only 18 more to go! I can do this :)
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For me it seems that every pound lost is another piece of myself that I have found...I have thought several times here lately, the more weight I lose the braver I get...and there isn't much that's better than feelin like you are Rockin somethin like a boss :) Thanks for the support! |
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According to this, it looks like the best plan may be to just move to a different country. :blink:
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I love love food and I eat everything! Here's what I do not eat: I do not eat fast food (on a regular basis), I do not eat processed foods (on a regular basis), and I do not drink soda (on a regular basis).
I love to eat out and found that eating in restaurants that offers local fresh ingridients decreases the preservatives used to transport foods. I eat when I am hungry. I don't snack unless I am going to the gym - i do a carb boost. I have added 3 hrs of intense physical activity to my routine. I don't weigh myself, but I know my body looks and feels really good! It's not a number issue for me it is a matter of treating myself as a whole body. If my body is not good, I am not good. My mantra: One can not live well, sleep well and love well...if one is not eating well (a slight alteration from a Virginia Woolf quote!) For those of you making changes to your diet and health habits, keep up the good work!! Congratulations on your efforts :) |
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I don't know anything about the happiness project, but have heard reference to it. I ran across this article and thought it was a good one.
It is very similar to what I did for myself. After joining a gym, I found out I didn't like it much anymore and didn't fit in a lot of the machines anyway. I found out I really liked walking on the beach and the sand was much kinder to my joints. I've been doing it for 2 1/2 years now, so there must be something to this idea. Want an Exercise Routine You’ll Stick To? Ask Yourself These 11 Questions. Gretchen Rubin When I ask people what they’d like to do for their own happiness projects, they often say something like, “Exercise more regularly.” Exercise is very important for health and mood, and everyone knows this–and yet it’s often tough for people to stick to an exercise routine. I think that one mistake is to choose a form of exercise based on a) what your friend recommends, b) what kind of change to your body you want to see, or c) what is the fashionable form of exercise. It’s helpful to consider these factors, but in the end, we’re far more likely to stick with an exercise routine that suits our nature and our schedule. If you’re struggling to exercise regularly, this is not the place to fight your nature! If you’ve been a night person all your life, vowing to get up at 5:00 a.m. to run isn’t very realistic. Ask yourself these questions, and when you’re done, think about what kind of exercise routine would suit you best: 1. Are you a morning person or a night person? 2. Would you like to spend more time in nature? 3. Would you like more time in solitude; or more time with friends; or more time to meet new people? 4. Are you motivated by competition? 5. Do you enjoy loud music? 6. Do you do better with some form of external accountability, or does that just annoy you? 7. Would you like to challenge yourself with exercise (whether by learning a new skill or pushing yourself physically)–or not? 8. Do you like sports and games? 9. Would you like more meditative time, or more time to watch TV, read newspapers, etc? 10. Do you have a lot of control over your time? 11. Are you sensitive to weather? Your answers should guide your thinking about exercise. Work out with a trainer? Take a class? Be inside or outside? etc. For instance, if you’re a morning person who craves solitude and time alone with your thoughts, but has little control over your schedule and hates feeling accountable to anyone, you might enjoy walking in a park every morning before you leave for work. If you’re a night person who loves music and meeting new people, and is also motivated by accountability, you might like to take a dance-based exercise class after work. Often, people will say, “Go for a twenty minute walk at lunch? That’s nothing. I really need to get in shape.” Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good! The twenty minute walk you take is so much better for you than the three mile run you never do. You get the biggest health boost going from no exercise to some exercise. Just a little tweak in a routine sometimes makes a big difference. For instance, to exercise on the weekends, I go for a long walk. Generally, I like to think while I walk, but I do a lot of walking every day, and I found myself getting bored on the long walks–and so finding excuses to skip them. One of my Twelve Personal Commandments is to Identify the problem. What was the problem? “I’m bored during these walks, so I don’t want to go.” For the first time, I bought myself an audiobook, and for the past few weeks I’ve been listening to The Golden Compass when I walk. It makes me so happy! I haven’t missed a day’s walk since I started. Link to original article |
After allowing life to intrude yet again, I am back and finding I missed taking care of myself.
I feel so much better when I am eating more fruits and veggies, and less starches. I feel so much better when I am getting at least 10 minutes of exercise a day. AND in addition to feeling better, I weighed myself this morning and have lost 2.5 pounds. Woo Hoo!! Yeah for me!!! I am going to imprint this feeling and remember it the next time I feel the need to put aside my health for whatever is going on in my life. Life happens. That is not going to change. Only I can change my focus. How are things going in your world? |
Haven't posted here in a while...
After struggling on my own for the better part of 2012, I went back to my weight loss doc and am definitely back on track. I've lost all the weight I regained last year plus some and for the first time in a very long time am really feeling better about myself. I'm way smaller than I was at this time last year. And while I still have those days where I need to hide in the safety of my "fat clothes" I'm more often than not wearing clothes that fit. That feels really good and makes me feel good. In fact, I'm feeling so much better that I finally put a pic in the gallery. Not a great one but at least it's not too scary...LOL My biggest challenge these days isn't eating too much or the wrong things. Rather it is remembering to eat...I just can't handle breakfast any more and since work has been so crazy I struggle to remember to eat lunch even if it is only a container of fat-free plain Greek yogurt. Weekends are really hard because my routine is different. Most of the time I won't eat until late in the day. Yesterday I forgot to eat period and have only had black coffee so far today. I'm hungry but just not able to handle anything right now. It doesn't make me sick or anything like that...I'm just not interested yet. Not even in one of those 80 calorie yogurts. I find myself struggling to finish one and that's always a good thing. I've noticed that it's gotten more difficult to put much on my tummy these days...I get full so fast...almost as if I'd had the surgery or a band, which I haven't. On the plus side the weight is coming off quickly and it won't be long before I will be unable to wear any of my remaining security blanket clothes. I actually had a pair of shorts, my fav for hanging around the house, fall down the other day...LOL They've since been retired. My rings have gotten very loose to the point that one fell off my hand earlier this week. Looks like I'll be getting out the tape. I am drinking a lot of water and have increased my activity...that may have something to do with this. I'll see my doc in 2 weeks and, if this is still going on, will discuss it with him. It's not like my old eating disorder behavior in that it's not a purge, punishment or control issue. I'm not having any depression and while work is crazy my stress levels are very low. I'm just not getting hungry enough to eat regularly. I'm supposed to have 800 - 1000 cal/day but the reality is I'm lucky to take in half of that. Physically and mentally I feel wonderful so I'm thinking it's just a phase and will pass. But in the meantime, I'm pleased that I'm losing and getting closer to the goal I set for myself for this year. But I'm wondering if anyone else has ever had this problem? |
Healthy Weight Loss
This is like the just listening thread for me, so I am not looking for feedback or suggestions.
I had lost about 20 pounds before I was in the hospital for a week, and I wasn't able to weigh myself on my usual scale for about three weeks. For me, moderation is healthy. My goal is to eat food that isn't highly processed, in right size portions. I am tracking what I eat, using an app on my phone, and I am weighing myself once a week. I went back to work today, and I weighed myself on my usual scale, and I've lost 30 pounds. |
Gluten Free is it always best?
Hello All,
I just came across this thread and wanted to share that as of 2 weeks ago I went Gluten free. The reason I did this was due to sinus allergies and I thought it would help. To date, I have not noticed a decrease in the sinus congestion however I have noticed a few other things. Firstly, I have noticed terribly intense pains in my stomach after eating a gf breakfast bar or other snack. I have also noticed I am hungry all the time. Best of all though is I have noticed that I feel lighter!! Not sure if GF is the way to go for me, but one thing I have learned for certain is that eliminating processed grains makes me feel lighter and less tired!! I am going to continue down this path and report back as to how it is going! I have 80 lbs to lose before my cruise in August and I am going to do my best to get there!! Any and all support/suggestions are welcome. Congratulations to all of you on your journey as well. Thanks :) |
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Saw my weight loss doctor this morning and we discussed me not being hungry, able to eat and/or forgetting to eat. He told me that there is nothing wrong; that I've developed a "healthy body" and in time my brain will catch up with my body much the same as it had to do when I had the disconnect between what was in the mirror and what I still perceived to be there...though there are still those times when I don't recognize me or when I suddenly do recognize me or can really see the difference.
But he also told me I needed to be more mindful about eating at least once a day and more than an 80 or 100 cal fat-free plain Green yogurt. And a couple of 2 calorie breath mints and a bottle of water do NOT count as lunch! Still I struggle with my appearance and am unsure of myself, especially when paid a compliment. But I still try to always look my best, or as I am fond of saying to myself..."well, this will have to do for now"...lol With this new appetite "problem" I managed to lose 22.6 lbs in the last 5 weeks. My doctor declared me extremely healthy this morning and said we'll be discussing and implementing a maintenance plan by the end of the summer. With only a few quickly corrected setbacks I've managed to keep off my initial 130 lbs for nearly 5 years! Now the challenge is keeping that off plus the additional weight I've lost and will lose. In all honesty, when I began this journey I had my doubts that I'd lose so much and keep it off with only diet and exercise. I figured I'd fail yet again and be forced into having a surgery I did not want or I'd die. Thankfully neither of those alternatives came to fruition. |
Well, I have made an adjustment to my plan instead of having absolutely no gluten because I don't think that is the issue I have decided to cut out the wheat and sugar since Mar.20th. I feel good, just I really notice my hunger now as opposed to before when I was stuffing myself with all these carbs.. I also notice I have more energy. The funny thing is and I think a very good thing is that I see my bidy now like a car, if I don't put any gas in it, it is not going to run, so now I notice myself eating ALL the time it seems. It is like I am eating every three hours.. Crazy, but I suspect somehow I am on the right track! Blessings on your journey! |
Thanks so much for this, it is very helpful :)
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One of the things I am noticing is my lack of control when a sweet is near me, especially when I am reading or watching tv. Of course it doesn't help that the packaging almost always contains multiple servings.
I believe it is called mindless eating. Today I will be sorting out the <insert candy name here> into single servings so that when that craving arises, I can pick up one and leave the rest behind. Because we all know that sometimes only a sweet will do. Why haven't I done this before??? |
Not really doing it for the weight loss necessarily. But been a week wheat-free and on my prescribed herbal supplements. I have to say.... I do actually feel a little better. And while it ain't much, I am a wee bit more active and in less pain. (Part of that may be that I am no longer working two jobs.)
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It's been almost a month since anyone posted here.
i love hearing what others do. in the grand scheme of things i don't have lots to lose but can't seem to get to where i am comfortable with myself. i am eating way too much bread and not enough protein drinking coke too often eating way to much junk so there, maybe now that i've gotten real i will behave a bit more. i'm expected to take care of myself but when you are not in the right frame of mind it's a hard thing to do |
(((((Dee))))) I understand what you mean. It is extremely difficult to think about yourself when things are topsy turvy in your life. I was in the same place last year. One thing that helped me was to do small things for myself...they helped me reclaim my strength and self worth - two things we tend to forget or ignore first.
When I was taking care of my Grandparents and my Mom I neglected myself to my own detriment. I find this same behavior trying to creep back now but it's work related. Fortunately I have been blessed with wonderful, supportive people who have carte blanche when it comes to reminding me or calling my attention to this. You are worth it Honey, you can still do things for yourself even when you are focused elsewhere. There's nothing wrong with that...never forget this. As for protein...just the other day my weight loss doctor told me to get in 20g with each meal. It's not difficult and can be done without a heavy calorie load. I get 18g at 100 cal with a small container of plain, fat-free Greek yogurt. If I add 30g of Pistachios they contribute another 160 cal, healthy fat and 6g of protein. |
i am a lazy *dieter*.
i don't like to have to count things, that's why i like Atkins, less than 20 carbs a day and that's all. i no longer stay in this plan for a long long time but my body responds well to it. So even when i am just watching it i know to stick to low carb options. but dang, i love bread! i need to do well because having to answer to Syr as to why i am not eating well is a powerful deterrent to eating junk! |
Found a link to an article about why wheat isn't good for us. It was on my weight loss doctor's Facebook page and it answers a lot of question I have about things I noticed after eating wheat products.
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Been about 6 weeks mostly wheat-free. Since I am doing it mostly for my blood pressure and not for a chronic condition like Chrones, I have splurged a little. I did a big splurge last Thursday and had a sandwich, out, on bread. OMG did I pay for it!!!!!! My acid reflux came on with a vengence and lasted two days. So not worth it.....so that makes it so much easier.
I also got a really good (free) app for my phone to track my calories. I have stayed pretty close to what it wants, and definetly less than, on average, 1300 calories a day. I have lost about 6 pounds since starting wheat-free. And just tightened my belt, yet another notch this morning. Little steps, little steps. I still need to get more active. A |
Thank you for starting up this thread again. I love reading that I am not the only one with starts and stops.
Was feeling good and happy with the few pounds I had lost. Then this weekend, it was as if I was on self-destruct. Actually, it wasn't that bad but it wasn't good either. I feel it physically, emotionally, and mentally. The going off track weekend wasn't a waste because I watched what was happening and I learned a great deal. I also took some steps I have been avoiding that should go a long way to helping me deal with those things that cause me to lose focus on my health. Today is a brand new day and I have packed my lunch, respecting my body. Is today the day I will begin taking the stairs at work again? Hmmmmm.... |
I very highly recommend watching HBO's Documentary series The Weight of the Nation. It features doctors who are researchers on the issue of obesity, and only features solutions that are statistically and clinically proven to work. (Hint: None of the current "diets" are proven to do anything but make you fatter.) It gives you simple steps to follow for real, long-lasting results.
I learned a lot from the first one. First, once you are smaller, you can never eat like a "normal" person again. Your metabolism will always be at your "set point", and you'll always have to take in less calories than your same-weight counterparts who never got big. Second, people who actually keep off weight do it by setting small goals and accomplishing those, not going on a big diet to lose a bunch of weight at once. Third, exercise will not really help you lose weight, but it is absolutely essential to keeping weight off. Fourth, stress and cortisol have a lot to do with why it's so hard to control cravings. Manage your stress, and you will manage your cravings. I could go on and on, but I've been working toward some of the tiny goals suggested, and I'm doing well so far. I've eliminated all soda, juice, and all other drinks with sugar from my daily routine. Of course, this is only the beginning. I have a long way to go. |
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I have to counter some of this by just saying there are exceptions to pretty much everything and understanding the underlying principles can make it easier to comply with the things that work for us. For myself, I found that I can eat like a normal person after maintaining a significant weight loss for a time over 1 year. That said, there is a lot of variation in 'normal'. I have chosen to stay on a whole foods way of eating because I feel and think a lot better. It does take time to get used to it though, my quantities in maintenance are considerably larger than in fat loss mode. It is being shown that both set points and metabolic syndrome can be reset. Won't work for all, but it isn't necessarily a life sentence. I am not suggesting a return to sodas and fast foods though. On goal setting, I think it depends on the person. Most people work best, on any project, with smaller incremental goals. Some people though, prefer a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal). Whatever gets you there. I also agree that there is no exercise program that will overcome a bad diet, not possible. Moderate regular exercise can however help retain lean muscle tissue while the fat is being lost. It's hella hard to gain muscle tissue after a certain age and a lot easier to preserve what you have along the way. Not suggesting long grueling gym sessions, but an active lifestyle that includes a regular whole body movement like swimming or walking really helps all systems operate as designed, vascular, lymphatic, hormone regulation etc. Coritsol control through stress management and good sleep hygiene is a must. Fatigue is just as bad as stress, there are a lot of studies (aren't there always?) suggesting that fat loss is enhanced with quality sleep and enough of it. Cortisol triggers insulin release which, yes, causes those practically impossible cravings for carbohydrates. I have done a lot around this and it really does help with the cravings in my own experience. It sounds like the measures you are taking are sane and sound and will work. Congratulations! I also enjoyed Ms Scarletts article on wheat, it jibes with my own research and personal experience. |
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Since the onset of my gastroparesis, every day has become a balancing act. Recently, I went vegetarian with Atkins, which became a gigantic problem. It was extremely difficult to get the fat and proteins I needed, while controlling my carb intake, and with gastroparesis, I had to make most of my vegetables low in fiber(high fiber means less carbs, the one concession I make is with asparagus). Vegetarianism was virtually impossible for me, my gastroparesis quickly began to worsen, and I started gaining weight again. I had to give in, and choose to become a pescatarian. This opened up a lot more options, and I can do everything in my power to purchase seafood that is sustainably caught (bonus: when I catch my own fish, I know for a fact, that they are quickly and humanely dispatched). My weight/blood sugar has already started to go down, and eventually the current severe flare up of gastroparesis will start to fade (it has already, with treatment over the weekend) back into just the usual background noise. Past primary physicians, gastroenterologists, and endocrinologists only saw that I was fat, and insisted all of my problems were related to a need to reduce my caloric intake, and eat less meals per day (gastroparesis makes it nearly impossible to get enough calories per day, or even eat at all most days. On the days you can eat, you can only have about 1/4 cup or less food per meal, and it is recommended to do this 5 times per day to avoid food literally rotting in your stomach, which can lead to the development of phytobezoars). My blood sugar, at the time I was seen by these doctors, was averaging 370, and this was with two types of insulin (6 injections per day), metformin, a "diabetic diet", and regular exercise. Luckily, I found one of the very few gastroparesis specialists in the country, as well as a primary physician who actually understands my unique nutritional needs, who in tune I am with my body, and has a good grasp on the relatively small amount of gastroparesis information available. I know this is a lot of information about my personal health choices/issues, but I feel it is relevant, especially when any documentary suggests that healthy weight loss is simply about changing basic elements of your eating habits to (whole grain etc), and that these changes may work for everyone. For me, carbohydrates above 20 grams per day, vegetables that are not low in fiber, and a diet not rich enough in fat and protein, are an absolute recipe for disaster. I do not eat low carb to reduce my size (though this is always a welcome outcome, and it helps me maintain current weight), I do it to remain free of the need for insulin, metformin, statin drugs, prilosec etc (blood pressure returns to normal, lower blood sugar, cholesterol returns to normal, acid reflux disappears). I watched the entire series, The Weight of the Nation. I understand the findings of the studies done, and do not disagree with the likely outcomes of being obese throughout a lifetime. I am really excited about attention being drawn to the disease, without the usually attached shaming. I really love what cities are doing to change the environment to encourage exercise and fresh food consumption (bike paths, walking paths, adding corner stores with fresh food options). One segment really annoyed the hell out of me though. There was a study done, on persons who had a family history of diabetes, or were pre-diabetic, and the study was done using metformin prior to a diabetic diagnosis, in combination with diet and exercise changes, to prevent type 2 diabetes. WTF?? I know for a fact, that dramatically lowering consumption of carbohydrates and moving towards a diet comprised of fresh foods, in combination with regular exercise, can prevent most pre-diabetic patients, from advancing to type 2 diabetes (evidence of this has been around for years). In fact, for me, it reversed the type 2 diabetes diagnosis entirely (until I went vegetarian, and it reared its ugly head again). I just cannot get on board with medicating for something that does not currently exist. Okay, I think I've rambled on long enough...Sometimes I get a little too passionate about a subject. :blink: |
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Pescetarian is what i became after protesting against the beef industry's treatment of cattle. i do not want to contribute to it. Since i am a swamp rat i have access to fresh fish, shrimp, crab and oysters and i love anyhting that comes out of the sea, so protein is not a problem and i do love eggs. when i went vegan i was very ill, so i started back with dairy and it worked. i was actually on Atkins without realizing it, but at times blow it with bread intake. i think we all need to listen to our bodies and do what works for us, certainly we are all different and need something specific to us! |
Saw my weight loss doctor on Friday and this time he was concerned about me not eating breakfast...after some discussion he suggested that I try Medifast shakes in the morning since the thought of actual food flips my tummy...tried it yesterday and it wasn't bad at all...only 90 cal and 13g of protein...git the dark chocolate...tastes like instant breakfast and not like liquid vitamins...mixed it with water...
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That would work for me as i start work early now. ( would clear that with Syr first) but iused to enjoy my protien shakes but always added fruit.
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I have wondered about the breakfast thing. Sometimes I have it sometimes I don't, just depends on if I feel like it. I figure as long as I break the fast at sometime during the day and get enough good quality food during that 24 hours why is that a problem?
Especially if I am going to exert myself physically. This is where it is backwards for me, it slows me down. I feel much more energetic before I eat in the morning. So, if I am doing my long walk first thing I wait until after. It took quite a while to figure that out, I alway thought it was some kind of sacrilege to skip pre-exercise feeding, but for me it works best and has never been a problem. I think it just speaks to everybody is different. Disclaimer: I don't have blood sugar issues anymore, if I did it would be different I am sure. |
Checking In
Well it has been about about 2 weeks now on a high protein/low carb way of eating and I feel much better. I still need to lose alot of weight but more importantly, I want to be kinder to my body.
Just got a cold so I spend the week end in bed, but I am going for a walk tomorrow for sure. I need to get out an move my body. Starry good for You! Chancie I also agree with you that diets don't work. Cowboi good for you about the weights. You have inspired me too. Any suggestions on meatless high protein choices would be great, Thanks :) |
I lost 5 pounds last week.
I don't feel like celebrating, but they say you should celebrate the little victories. So I'll post it here. I hate talking about weight loss. Everyone wants to tell you what they think, and at the end of the day it just makes me feel like a fat cow and a big failure. I've had only water to drink for the last 3 weeks, I've made a homemade lunch on average 3 days out of the week over the last few weeks, which is really a pretty big deal for me - I'd never really cooked a meal for myself until maybe 2 years ago - but of course it's not good enough. I have most of my meals planned for next week. I'm hoping to increase my home cooked meals to be cooking the majority of the meals I eat in a week. One of the biggest things I learned from the researchers I watched on the doc I mentioned in my last post is how important it is to control your stress. That cortisol triggers a crazy drive in your brain for heavy fats, salt, sugar, and carbs. They say it's one of the strongest desires we have. So, stress management is extremely important to fixing my relationship with food. I'm a terrible manager of stress. Right now, I'd like to crawl in a hole. But I got shit to do.... |
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Glad this thread is here. I have lost a total of almost 60 pounds in 4 months. I have given up sugar, I cut my carbs down. I saw a nutritionist and just started walking. I really just got tired of being tired. I don't like to call it a diet. Just a lifestyle change. I don't restrict myself from things I used to love if I want something bad I still eat it. But I just do little portions now. My energy level has skyrocketed and I feel great!
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