The UNsecret to my success thus far!
bethdris
Posts: 1,090 Member
So 120 days ago I weighed 246.2. (Im only 5'9) Not a healthy combination. Today I am 179.3! I'm 4.3 pounds awaya from my goal. Needless to say, I am very proud of how far I've come. I've seen what others do, and took some tips. This is what works for ME. ( I am not a dr, nor do I claim this is the only way to lose weight).
1. I work out 6-7 days a week. (the 7th day used to be my day of rest, but instead I just workout less)
2. I drink at LEAST 12 8 oz glasses of water a day. Usually it is more. (this didn't happen overnight).
3. I keep my diary open to my friends. I think it only helps along the way to have others look and see what your eating and give feedback.
4. I do NOT have "cheat days". I know that probably sounds boring and stuffy, but if it doesn't fit into my calories for the day, I don't eat it. I've not felt deprived either. I find it counterproductive to mess up weeks' worth of hard work in just 1 day.
5. I don't eat back the majority of my exercise calories.
6. I started workout at midnight, it just works better with having 3 kids underfoot.
1. I work out 6-7 days a week. (the 7th day used to be my day of rest, but instead I just workout less)
2. I drink at LEAST 12 8 oz glasses of water a day. Usually it is more. (this didn't happen overnight).
3. I keep my diary open to my friends. I think it only helps along the way to have others look and see what your eating and give feedback.
4. I do NOT have "cheat days". I know that probably sounds boring and stuffy, but if it doesn't fit into my calories for the day, I don't eat it. I've not felt deprived either. I find it counterproductive to mess up weeks' worth of hard work in just 1 day.
5. I don't eat back the majority of my exercise calories.
6. I started workout at midnight, it just works better with having 3 kids underfoot.
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Congratulations on your success so far! Your tips are simple, but clearly effective.0
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You are doing fabulous! Please make sure you're getting enough sleep!0
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You are doing fabulous! Please make sure you're getting enough sleep!
I work better on less sleep. Not only do I get more done when the kiddies are sleeping, I feel better after accomplishing such tasks. The days my husband is off, are my "sleep in "days. If I do get tired during the day, I nap when they do. (they're young still)
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So 120 days ago I weighed 246.2. (Im only 5'9) Not a healthy combination. Today I am 179.3! I'm 4.3 pounds awaya from my goal. Needless to say, I am very proud of how far I've come. I've seen what others do, and took some tips. This is what works for ME. ( I am not a dr, nor do I claim this is the only way to lose weight).
1. I work out 6-7 days a week. (the 7th day used to be my day of rest, but instead I just workout less)
2. I drink at LEAST 12 8 oz glasses of water a day. Usually it is more. (this didn't happen overnight).
3. I keep my diary open to my friends. I think it only helps along the way to have others look and see what your eating and give feedback.
4. I do NOT have "cheat days". I know that probably sounds boring and stuffy, but if it doesn't fit into my calories for the day, I don't eat it. I've not felt deprived either. I find it counterproductive to mess up weeks' worth of hard work in just 1 day.
5. I don't eat back the majority of my exercise calories.
6. I started workout at midnight, it just works better with having 3 kids underfoot.
You've done awesome!! You shot right pass me with your weight loss but I've been a bad girl on a few occasions :blushing: My goal was 180 by mid July. I was 236 in January. Not gonna happen but I'll take what I've accomplished.
Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:0 -
Wow! That is incredible. Good for you.0
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well done! and fast 0
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Congratulations!! You seems to be doing great keep it up.0
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Awesome job! Congrats on your hard work and thanks for sharing!0
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Congratulation Beth , i agree with everything you wrote.i want to follow your way and one day maybe I will achieve my goal too.
Have a great Sunday with your kids and hubby0 -
Great job and great advice!0
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"Like" great work and discipline0
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Wow, seriously wow! Awesome work!0
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Great job!! 0
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congrats! thanks for the tips0
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Beth, you're clearly a woman with a PLAN! :flowerforyou: We're all heartened and encouraged by your carefully crafted plan, which reflects a real investment of your time and energy toward long-term maintenance. And wow - between the kids and your workout schedule, you're *incinerating* those calories!0
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so.. when you're finished, can i borrow some strength and willpower? lol
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You've got some awesome momentum going, wish I could get that motivation and stick with it! I joined the gym and have finally been losing some. You are an inspiration, so proud of you!0
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Very inspiring!! Keep up the great work!0
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hard work and dedication pays off. great job!!0
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