OFFICAL "weigh in" thread

[Mona]

LOL!! Oh, sorry...I misunderstood. OK, I will try again, as I really do think the buddy system works great. I seem to be failing miserably on my own here. LOL! I will restart on March 15. I need a "date" and that will be one year from my last start date. I'll actually start the 14th this time, as it will be a Monday and that has been my weekly weigh-in day all along so will keep it there for myself. OK??

 

[LindaL]

WOW! I hadn't realized this thread has been on here almost a whole year already!!

Sad part of that is...I weight MORE now than I did when I started this...

Oh well...I am on track now and WILL stay on track this time!

:yes

 

[Mona]

I am on track now and WILL stay on track this time!

:yes

Good for you Linda!! Wishing you the best of luck with this! !

 

[bevann]

As a "Professional Dieter"I have been on every kind of "DIET"there is except the newest ones out.I stopped dieting and took a class on a different way of eating.I have changed my lifestyle and improved my health.It is working and I'm keeping my weight down.It is still a challenge and it will be for the rest of my life.I have been able to reduce my cholesterol so I no longer take meds for it or high blood pressure.Lots of fresh or steamed veggies NO corn, lima beans,peas or white potatoes.All the apples I want and 3 servings of other fruits daily. Fish, seafood, lean meats(limit beef 3 times weekly)4-6 oz 3 times daily.Low fat or fat free dairy products.No aspartame(it triggers your desire for more sugar) in sugar free products.Only whole grain products like crackers and pasta.Brown rice only-no products with white flour.Olive oil&vinegar and lots of spices on salads.8 glasses of water daily.It really works.Get exercise at least 3 times weekly for 30 minutes or more-walking swim,go to the gym and work with a trainer etc.I am so excited I have gone down 4 pant sizes since late August.It's all about building up more muscle and less body fat.When you lose weight get rid of your fat clothes-It's too easy to get back in them.If anybody wants the name of the program I'm on please e mail me.I don't know if I can post it on here.Having a buddy to cry or celebrate with(not with food) really helps.

 

[Mona]

WOW..>HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Bevann!! There is no way your plan will work for me as I am a very fussy eater, but the way I lost all my weight in the past year was trying to stick to a similar type plan, albeit not as strict since I don't like brown bred, brown rice etc. I did try to cut out a lot of sugars, eat less potatoes, and I am not a big fan of pasta anyway, so that was never a problem. I have been eating lots of fruit and veggies, but still do occassionally eat peas and corn, but prefer the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green and wax beans. For exarcise, just walking (briskly) lots. I was doing really well until last Fall when I had to leave home for the most part of a couple/few months and totally fell off the wagon due to other things on my mind. Up until that time, I had went from a size 18+ down to as low as a 10! I can still wear the 10s, but they are getting noticeably tighter feeling. I tried starting back up in January but I've been a big failure, and do NOT want to go back where I was. I have been eating LOTS of sugars again and starting to crave it when I try to stick to a better, healthier eating plan, and give in too easily to my temptations.

The desire is there, just not the willpower. If I can just stay away from the sweets and from giving in for a few weeks, then I know I could get back on track. I must say, this second time around feels harder than my original start!!

 

[LindaL]

Bevann...that sounds a lot like the "eating plan" I am on right now. Yesterday (my 1st day on it) I was starving the whole day (and peeing a lot....lol), but today I am doing pretty good and don't feel that hungry. I love all the foods that are "allowed", so this will work for me.

Now, I just need to get off the computer and do some exercise...

 

[Ashley]

Well in the last few weeks I picked up 3 pounds. Part of the problem is I am never hungery so have to make myself eat, and Im tired alot so sleep alot as well. Ah this too shall pass.

 

[bevann]

I NEVER thought I would lose my cravings for sweet stuff, but I have.First week on this program you do a DETOX.Lots of water and Only fresh or stemed veggies plus apples and 3 servings of fruit daily.Do this for 7 days and you clean the junk out of your system.If you eat stuff with sugar it creates a desire for more sugar-vicious circle.After 7 days you start adding protein then next week dairy then grains and finally after 8 weeks sugar substitues.I'm getting ready to do a week of DETOX starting tomorrow to get me losing again.I love this program since I like large quantities of food and with this it is ok.When I get the urge for something sweet I eat fresh pineapple or strawberries.This way of eating will make you much more aware of the sweetness and taste of many foods.I know it will always be a struggle.I am having so much fun buying size 12&14 clothes instead of 20 and 22.In the past 3 years I have lost over 75 pounds and now really feel as though I am on the right track.I avoid the word"DIET" since most diets fail.I am on a different lifestyle plus I feel so much better Mona you said you are a fussy eater.I told someone that if I thought I could lose weight I could probably eat a bucket of manure daily.

 

[Mona]

OK, I won't give up...I'll just continue on and start trying harder..>AGAIN! LOL! I never reported in last week...was too disgusted/disappointed as I had GAINED ANOTHER 2.5 lbs!! My weigh in this morning found me down 2 pounds, so that was an unexpected but MUCH appreciated loss! Now I'm mad at myself for giving up thinking I was having a really bad week! I only walked one day all last week and eating was not good either, so not sure HOW I managed to lose, just glad I did! Maybe it was just the little "boost" I needed to put me back on track. I really don't need to lose a whole lot more, but I need to get back on track and stay motivated to get back onto a proper eating lifestyle to help ensure I don;t gain back all I have lost. I never want to be that heavy again! I COULD get as low as 160 which I honestly think will make me too thin/sickly looking as I am a tall, big boned/big framed person, but not higher than 180. I am thinking to get to about 165/170 would be a decent weight for me.

 

[JennyB]

OK Bevann you have my attention...when I get over this nasty cold that started last night

I WILL start this diet...as I need to loose at least 50 lbs....

It's SOOOO hard, I can't believe how hard it is. I know I can beat this demon inside my head that says EAT, EAT, EAT! sooo charge!

 

Good Luck everyone!

Jenny

 

[Mona]

WELCOME Jenny...GOOD LUCK!

 

[LindaL]

I am 4 days into my "change of eating" plan and I can already FEEL a difference. I won't be getting on the scale til the 17 days are up (cycle 1 of the "17 Day Diet"), but I am excited to see the results! A lot of people on this plan lose 10-15 lbs in the 1st 17 days! I can handle that! lol

 

[Mona]

Has anyone ever tried this typr of eating plan? http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/1tip?hop=jkfjkf It's called the EODD (Every Other Day Diet) and is based on changing the body's metabolism to increase fat burning. Sounds a lot like the diet you started with Linda?? It is not so much a diet as a change in eating habits. It sounds like it allows a lot of the yummies I love, but in moderation and only at certain times. I am really considering ordering it. I have definately thrown away $50 on far worse things!

 

[bevann]

The most important thing is to figure out what kinds of foods cause each of us the most problems.I have learned that peanut butter is a big weakness for me so I don't buy pb in a jar.I buy the small single serving size and when I get a craving just 1 will do it.I am also a NUT JUNKIE so I buy nuts in the small pouches like you get on a plane.I can't have a jar or can becuase I just open it and keep stuffing my face.Works for me because I REALLY want to beat this demon.I have been on a "diet " for over 55 years.I am no longer dieting I have just changed my way of eating and it is forever.I know if I go back to what I did before I will be back to where I was before and I will have to go naked(very bad picture)since my former fat clothes are gone to Goodwill.I have had this issue for over 55 years and it won't go away quickly.We all want the magic pill that will make us thinner by morning or next week and it won't happen.Just chip away a little at a time and it will happen.I also learned by process of elimination that I(& many people like me) will not lose weight when eating breads even whole wheat.My weight loss slows greatly if I eat bread even just 1 time daily.I need to get back to the pool and do more exercise to burn more calories.Winter has been difficult time wise with several special need diets for Minis and keeping them in and cleaning more stalls.I am going to control this weight issue.Just wish I had done it 50 years ago instead of waiting so long

 

[HGFarm]

Woohoo... I have dropped another couple of pounds... I am not on any diet except just eating more fruits and veggies and portion control. I eat an apple or an orange daily, along with other fruit sometimes. If I am hungry, I eat a piece of fruit so make sure I always have some on hand of some sort.

I am still walking as much as I can too on both breaks and lunch at work and I can feel my pants are getting looser. YEAH! Still climbing those flights of stairs while doing it. It's helping.. I can feel a difference in my entire lower body.

The thing is, if you fall off the wagon, you just get back up and get on again. After a while, I think the healthier choices and living will become habit instead of the bad ones. It was really frustrating the first few weeks when I lost nothing and really didnt notice anything.. but now things are starting to change. I am excited and this is motivating me even more!

And it really helps to be able to come here for encouragement by others, ideas, tips and sharing in my misery, LOL

 

[LindaL]

Just finished Day 9...and I am really liking this "diet" (they really need to think of a better word...lol) Still have 8 more days til I can get on the scale!

I am "addicted" to fresh fruits and veggies. I mean I liked them before, but almost never bought FRESH...almost had an "excuse" to skip the produce aisle.

If I am having a chocolate craving I will eat a sugar-free chocolate pudding and it does the trick!

I have almost no cravings for sugar anymore.

I have not eaten pasta, rice, corn, potatoes or bread in 9 days!!

Trust me, the whole diet is not this strict and as I do the cycles, I can add more things...in moderation of course.

My ONLY flaw to this so far is...I really need to get off my BUTT and exercise! So hard, since I am stuck here at the house all day...but I know I need to do SOMETHING...

 

[Ashley]

I am no longer allowed to diet, but we just got back from Sams club and we now have a half full fridge of fruit. I will be eating much more fruit and veggies from now on.

 

[Mona]

CONGRATS on your loss Laurie, and to to you Linda on finding you are actually enjoying your new "plan"...we'll call it that instead of a diet.

Ashley...what does this mean for you? Are you pregnant??!!!

 

[LindaL]

CONGRATS on your loss Laurie, and to to you Linda on finding you are actually enjoying your new "plan"...we'll call it that instead of a diet.

Ashley...what does this mean for you? Are you pregnant??!!!

A "Plan" is a good word!!

Ashley...yep inquiring minds want to know...

 

[LindaL]

CONGRATS on your loss Laurie, and to to you Linda on finding you are actually enjoying your new "plan"...we'll call it that instead of a diet.

Ashley...what does this mean for you? Are you pregnant??!!!

A "Plan" is a good word!!

Ashley...yep inquiring minds want to know...