"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

It’s the Little Things That Count

Making small changes can add up to big results over time. Since drastic lifestyle changes often don’t work, find one aspect of your diet that you can change fairly easily. For example, instead of ordering large fries at lunch, opt for the medium or small size, Zemel suggests. Find little ways to work extra physical activity into your day, too. Take the stairs instead of the elevator and find the farthest parking spot at the mall or office lot. When talking on the phone, get up and walk around instead of sitting.

Terri, great tip. Thanks

Sarah-19lbs. Gone!

Hello Everyone
Just checking my calendar and realized that its only 12 weeks to Christmas! Wouldn't it be great to be at goal or at least 20 pounds lighter for all the holiday parties. Well, we can do it. Lets all get excited and start planning to reach our goals and imagine ourselves looking and feeling great.

I myself have personal goal to lose another 15 to 20 pounds by end of November when I have my 6 months follow up. I need to lose between 2 to 2.8 pounds a week. That's is totally do-able. I need to get all my numbers down by then, Cholesterol, sugar, etc.. It would be great to get a really good report from the doctor and really seeing positive results. I am going to take 1 day at a time, small steps and be patient with myself. I will commit to keeping track of my meals, water, exercise and planning a head. I also challenge everyone else to do the same.
Well, I am ready to go at it hard even though I do not have clearance from my doctor to exercise yet. I will do yoga and some light walking. Anything is better than nothing. Good Luck to all and have a great week.

Roadblock: "I can't resist junk food!"

Healthy detours: As you prepare your healthy-eating plan, ask yourself how you can fit the occasional treat into the plan without derailing your overall weight-loss efforts. If you give up all your favorite foods, you'll feel deprived, which decreases your chances of successful weight management. Give yourself permission to eat them on occasion and in moderation. Find a happy medium for high-calorie foods. Could you take the kids out for ice-cream cones once a week or buy a small bag of chips for the Sunday-afternoon football game? That's better than buying a gallon of ice cream for your freezer, where it causes constant temptation.

You can also try healthier versions of your favorite snack foods, such as baked, rather than regular, potato chips. In addition, eat healthy foods before having your treat. It can help you eat less of your favorite treats. MC