Time to share - 104 pounds gone

dfeyes3 wrote: »

Congratulations!! So good to hear- I start to think it's impossible! Any tips on logging or getting your steps in? I just found out this morning (by weighing food instead of measuring) that my portion of natural PB - my favorite- is 2x what I thought I was consuming (2 tablespoons). That could explain a lot:(

Logging has become routine for me. I am getting older and can often forget what I have eaten so it has become a must to stay on track. I am almost at my goal (5 more pounds) and will continue to log the rest of my life. I have really not given up any of the foods I love. I still use sour cream on occasion although sometimes I find Greek Yogurt works as well but I use peanut butter and barbeque sauce etc. I just budget for them. If something makes the diet liveable and you can control the portion I say just budget your calories for it and enjoy. One thing I have changed is that I try different things I never would have eaten before. I always said "yuk, egg whites, how can anyone eat them" but I ended up in a situation where I had to eat an egg white omelet and was amazed that it was good! Try things. If you don't like it fair enough but you might be surprised. When eating out I always went to the pasta portion of the menu before. Now I try the healthy options and have found some new favorites. Admittedly their calorie estimation is sometimes low so I try to leave a little room for that or I just chalk it up to a higher calorie day but since we eat out rarely now it doesn't affect my loss. Take one day at a time and if you slip don't toss the whole day. In the first months I used to have a "cheat MEAL" about every three weeks or so. I don't anymore because honestly now if I overeat I get a stomach ache but back then it gave me something to look forward to and refreshed my resolve. My 61st birthday is coming and I intend to eat cake etc. and will get right back on track after. It's been almost 2 years so I know I can do it.

As for walking I plan it daily and it isn't optional. Work days honestly are easier as I find sometimes on weekends people drop by and every now and then I don't get my walk which makes me sad. It has become something that I know makes me feel better so I do it gladly. If I can give any advice it would be start small. Don't try to walk an hour a day if you aren't used to it. Start with 10 or 15 minutes. Work up gradually. If you dread it you won't do it.

dsboohead wrote: »

I have been searching for my inspiration and finally I found it!
Being the same age as you I was wondering if it was possible. I see plenty of 20 and 30 somethings with successes but as they go up in age they are fewer and fewer.
I like your "no magic" attitude and taking it slow and steady.
To track your food do you write it or use the app on this site? What do you find have been your challenges thru this journey?
Thankyou so much for your inspiration for us mature ladies! I know I needed to know it can be done.

I use the app to log my food. I try to load it after each meal but I don't stress if I don't get to it. Being older I sometimes forget about a snack so I want to be sure everything gets logged. Keeps me honest, lol. Thanks for your kind words.