Celebrating 20lbs in two months!

christineellis

So excited to say I have lost 20 lbs since June 15th!!! Just one month and 8 more lbs to go and then on to the hard task of maintaining...

Tara1090

Good Job!

mommy3457

What have you been doing to lose it, lady?

quietHiker

Congrats on losing 20 lbs!!! in two months?! that is AWESOME!! Keep it up!

Zazoufit2014

Bump !

christineellis

What have you been doing to lose it, lady?

Basically, watching my carbs, tracking my food religiously and increasing my walking. I really have to pay attention and track my food. I'm not cutting calories too crazy - my target is 1500 per day.

I have cut out sugar and wheat - as I believe my body doesn't like them. Replacing those carbs with good proteins and healthy fats. Cutting out the sugar really cut down cravings for me. I am not tempted now to drive through a DQ for a blizzard every day at lunch! :blushing:

christineellis

My dad has been an insulin dependent diabetic since his early 40's, my mother is obese and younger brother was just diagnosed as diabetic - he is very overweight as well. Although I was not in as bad a shape as others in my family, I did a lot of reading about diabetes and metabolic syndrome and wanted to take significant steps to avoid that progression in my future.

As they say, it usually takes a wake up call of some sort to get serious about your health! That and I have a very thin hubby and 3 beautiful children to stay in shape for - and set a good example for!

Wholelottashakin

How fantastic!! I'm following in your footsteps and hope to be 20 lbs lighter by the end of October!

Wholelottashakin

I am the same way re; the wheat and the sweets. I have to cut them out completely. It's either all or nothing to me! I finally realize that watching and writing down my food is the way to go. Honestly writing it down. This site is great! I think it's going to help me a lot!

christineellis

I am the same way re; the wheat and the sweets. I have to cut them out completely. It's either all or nothing to me! I finally realize that watching and writing down my food is the way to go. Honestly writing it down. This site is great! I think it's going to help me a lot!

Tracking whether in a notebook or on this website is the only thing that has ever worked for me! You can do it!