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| rachellyn80 - 2015-09-16 3:56 PM
cavlier - 2015-09-16 3:14 PM This breakfast thing is going to be really hard but I am going to start in the a.m. I eat the fruit with no pesticides because we have the trees and it is so easy to go out in the yard an pick an apple or pear or grape or two. Plus I love that type of fruit. I have started eating lots of fruit during the day either grapes with peanut butter or grapes with cheese. We only get about 17 mins for lunch so I have to scarf down what I can get in me. I am also packing my lunch each night to bring the next day which is a salad or progressive soup. I am just going to have to convince myself that potatoes are bad for me and cut them out. Thanks for all the advice I am going to try my best to stick with this I will keep y'all informed. I hope by Christmas to be down at least 20 lbs.
You didn't mention peanut butter and cheese in your first post...I bet if you kept a diary of absolutely everything you eat and drink in a day you'd be shocked at how many calories you consume.
You are right I didn't mention the cheese or peanut butter I don't eat that every day just once in a while so I didn't think about it. The water consumption will be hard because I teach school and can't leave class that much. You this old bladder ant what she used to be. Will unsweet tea hurt. I LOVE unsweet tea. I drink it quite often. I don't allow my self but one soft drink a week if that much. Only on special occasions. I will not drink a diet drink unless that is all I have and I really need something to drink. Thanks for all the advice. |
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| I haven't read all of the comments but... this is what helped me.
I was going to the gym 5 days a week, and nothing was working I needed a kick start so I joining the red box nation and ordered my transformation kit, I lost 13lbs and 12 inches the first two sessions. I am on round three and am down another 9lbs, I feel amazing and ready to start the gym again, also my migraines are GONE!
http://kwaltze.myxyngular.com/en/my-story/
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Location: Alberta | Are you also incorporating exercise into your routine? I ask because if you are you are not eating enough, losing weight is about getting your metabolism working correctly. Without consistent intake of GOOD fats, carbs and proteins your body will get confused and start storing fats to maintain itself. I am a huge Weight Watchers fan because it gives you the LIFE LONG tools to lose and maintain your goal weight. Locating a WW meeting group in your area is a great idea...support and information are what your get at those meetings HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Best of luck, everyday will present new challenges and remember a bad moment of eating something wrong DOES NOT mean you have failed!! Always look for an opportunity out of the challenges instead of finding an excuse "why not". |
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| also 1 apple is 100 calories 1 tomatoe is 64 they can add up
park in the very back take stairs instead of elavotor do a few minutes of streching bendinf and flexing move move move that take pounds and sttrenght u |
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| Maybe get the app Lose It or MyFitnessPal. The apps help you track your required nutrition for the day (based on your weight, age, gender, level of physical activity, and weightloss goals) like protein, carbs, sugars, fat, cholesterol, vitamins, etc. If you don't have a smartphone that can download apps, you can still do the apps on your computer. They each have a website. Look online for meals that are healthy and well balanced. What do I know I'm about to drink a "sodapop". LOL
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | I work with a nutritionist -- working to improve my diet as an older person. She is adamant that I always eat breakfast and then eat every 2-3 hours throughout the day.... Protein is important as is fiber. She has coached me toward the Mediterranean diet -- fish, veggies. and some fruit... I avoid bread and sweets and rarely eat potatoes -- perhaps a baked sweet potato every now and then. No fried food - we steam, saute, bake or roast. We love roasted veggies. I love Clif bars - they are great for my mid-morning snack and afternoon -- or a protein shake. I limit my daily calories to 1800. Keeping a journal of everything you eat will help you -- I am at the point now I can keep up with it in my head -- but kept a food journal/calorie journal for a long time. According to the nutritionist, it is important to keep your body from thinking it is starving -- thus the need to eat every few hours -- it's best to "graze" through your day. And drink plenty of water! As far as exercise, she told me 20 mins. of walking a day would be great -- or walk the stairs at work during lunch - just make the effort to "move" every day for a period of 20 to 30 minutes. I do "jog" part of my walk.... to get my heart rate up. Of course, she also knows we live on a farm and I have rather vigorous barn / farm chores, too, that add to my exercise. (And I wear a Vivofit to help me keep up with making my daily steps.) Good luck!! |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Karlaw - 2015-09-18 2:05 PM
I haven't read all of the comments but... this is what helped me.
I was going to the gym 5 days a week, and nothing was working I needed a kick start so I joining the red box nation and ordered my transformation kit, I lost 13lbs and 12 inches the first two sessions. I am on round three and am down another 9lbs, I feel amazing and ready to start the gym again, also my migraines are GONE!
http://kwaltze.myxyngular.com/en/my-story/
I was looking at the web site, but it didn't say much about how it works. Is it mostly portion control and controlling how much you eat? If so, I know it won't work for me. Or are there products or foods that you can eat pretty much all you want? I have only had any success with the low carb diet because I can eat as much as i want. They all say the same thing, lol.... That it really does make you feel full, but I never do. I'd love to find a diet system with prepared meals and snacks where I can eat as much as I want without having to prepare any food. |
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 If you knew me you would want to be me
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Location: Utah | Take Shape for Life www.tsfl.com
I am down 20 lbs since July 24. I am 52 so can relate on the age.
My sister-in-law is down 65 lbs since June 1.
My coach is down 120+ since January.
This works and you get to eat. The program uses nutritionally balanced meal replacements five times a day and a lean and green meal once a day. Weight comes off fast and easy and your coach will help you learn better health skills and help you keep the weight off once you hit your goal weight.
I have truly been amazed at this program. |
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Location: South Georgia | I'd replace the chips and mashed potatoes with fresh vegetables of some kind. Also, breakfast is what gets your metabolism performing at its highest rate, so you arent giving yourself that boost. If you eat within 45 minutes of waking up, and monitor your calorie intake, you will be better off. |
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| Clean Gut by Alejandro Junger, MD is a worthwhile read!
Edited by midwest 2015-09-28 6:10 PM
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