What else are you adding to your weight loss journey?

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  • sexyagainbysummer
    sexyagainbysummer Posts: 47 Member
    I quit smoking when I started to improve my overall health. I've been quit for almost a year.
    good job! any tips on quitting?
  • adavis59
    adavis59 Posts: 285 Member
    Aside from increasing my water increase and avoiding sodas and limiting my alcohol intake, I don't sweat the small stuff. I don't let people get to me like they used to before. If something is out of my control, that's exactly what it is- out of my control and there is nothing that any amount of worrying is going to change. I leave it then in God's hands, therefore living in much tranquility and inner peace.
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
    Lots of stuff! But it's happened so naturally I didin't notice until I thought about it.. I almost immediately said goodbye to my beloved gooey white bread and only want nice seedy whole grains now. I don't miss soda a bit! Drinking lots of water. Lots more 'me' time doing things I never did before like:
    a) applying moisturizer to my body
    b) really looking after my fingernails - I'm treating my self to a french manicure every 25 pounds for motivation!
    c) actually paying attention to what I wear and how it makes me look
    d)standing up for myself more often and not thinking that my opinion isn't worth anything.
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Living focused and driven toward good health. I try to find out what I enjoy doing that brings me closer to my goal and I try to remain aware and in control of the things that may distract and deter me. I like myself better, by this I mean I am being a BFF to myself and I notice that I deal with stress much better because the important issues in my life are in better control.
  • Nikkiray32
    Nikkiray32 Posts: 123
    I have been walking to and from work because my car broke down. However; I've decided when the car is fixed next week I will buy a bike to ride back and forth to work. Also, I am getting a membership at Curves, which is only a 10 minute walk from my apartment.
  • BelleHeart
    BelleHeart Posts: 281 Member
    I want to start to drink green tea( supposed to be awesome for you) and I stopped drinking soda-pop =)
  • Emilia6909
    Emilia6909 Posts: 309 Member
    I want to start to drink green tea( supposed to be awesome for you) and I stopped drinking soda-pop =)

    It is one thing I can't drink. Having said that, I'm going to try and make ice tea with it. You can also buy green tea tablets which are more concentrate.
  • kwest_4_fitness
    kwest_4_fitness Posts: 820 Member
    I quit smoking when I started to improve my overall health. I've been quit for almost a year.
    good job! any tips on quitting?

    I used Chantix for 9 weeks and it worked. When I tried it a little over 2 years ago, I bombed at it, but i think that's because I wasn't fully committed to quitting at that time and last year I was. It really just clicked and once I started working out and once I really smelled what my clothes smelled like, I don't want to start back. Not that I don't have the occasional, odd, out of the blue craving, because that does happen, but not that often. I can be around friends and family that smoke or in a bar with smokers and not feel inclined to light up.
  • ahinski
    ahinski Posts: 200 Member
    Positive self-talk and surrounding myself with people who are also on a journey toward health and fitness. By being around others whom I aspire to be like, I feel more motivated. As for the positive self-talk, being proud of all my hard work and patting myself on the back when I've made good decisions helps me to do better each day.
  • luckygirl007
    luckygirl007 Posts: 68 Member
    I quit smoking when I started to improve my overall health. I've been quit for almost a year.
    good job! any tips on quitting?

    Allen Car has a great book "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking"....It really works!
  • hapoo100
    hapoo100 Posts: 926 Member
    I added 1 hour to my sleep. I used to sleep 6 hours a night, now 7 to 7.5 hours, i feel so more aware
  • neaneawy
    neaneawy Posts: 146 Member
    I'm doing a total refocus on taking better care of myself. Weight loss is only part of it. I have 3 young children and my basic needs keep getting pushed to the side. I started a new skin care program to clear my acne and and head off further skin damage. Regular exercise 5-6 times a week. Go to bed earlier is on the list, but now successful with yet. I also bought my self some new clothes so I had decent things to wear to cover up my big self. Hair color is next. I see improvements in more ways than just weight loss. It helps to keep me focused on my goals and feeling good about what I'm doing.
  • bluebird321
    bluebird321 Posts: 733 Member
    Getting more sleep.
  • vickyj29
    vickyj29 Posts: 38
    I am making time for me, even if it is just time for me to work out, it gives me half an hour to myself. Ive also increased my water in take greatly and cut back on diet coke, strangely enough i have also allowed my self to have the odd chocolate or dessert as long as its with in my calorie allowance where as before I avoided them altogether.
  • Edjeep
    Edjeep Posts: 65 Member
    Diet Related :
    -More water, way more water.
    -Used to drink a lot of diet coke also. None for me now.
    -I also used to drink a lot of milk with dinner every night.
    - taking the time to try new foods and recipes with the family.

    Exercise Related:
    -More excercise leads to more time outdoors; finding fun ways to spend time with the family outdoors.
    -Less TV.

    As I started to get back on the wagon, I also redid my desk at work after an ergo assesment pointed out some areas for improvement.
  • sexyagainbysummer
    sexyagainbysummer Posts: 47 Member
    I quit smoking when I started to improve my overall health. I've been quit for almost a year.
    good job! any tips on quitting?

    I used Chantix for 9 weeks and it worked. When I tried it a little over 2 years ago, I bombed at it, but i think that's because I wasn't fully committed to quitting at that time and last year I was. It really just clicked and once I started working out and once I really smelled what my clothes smelled like, I don't want to start back. Not that I don't have the occasional, odd, out of the blue craving, because that does happen, but not that often. I can be around friends and family that smoke or in a bar with smokers and not feel inclined to light up.
    i was thinking of trying chantix but i know a few people that tried it and had to get off. it made them crazy! i was thinkin about getting an electronic cig. have u tried?
  • Emilia6909
    Emilia6909 Posts: 309 Member
    I quit smoking when I started to improve my overall health. I've been quit for almost a year.
    good job! any tips on quitting?

    I used Chantix for 9 weeks and it worked. When I tried it a little over 2 years ago, I bombed at it, but i think that's because I wasn't fully committed to quitting at that time and last year I was. It really just clicked and once I started working out and once I really smelled what my clothes smelled like, I don't want to start back. Not that I don't have the occasional, odd, out of the blue craving, because that does happen, but not that often. I can be around friends and family that smoke or in a bar with smokers and not feel inclined to light up.
    i was thinking of trying chantix but i know a few people that tried it and had to get off. it made them crazy! i was thinkin about getting an electronic cig. have u tried?

    Before you spend big bucks, get the Allen Carr book first. I'm sure you'll be able to pick it up second hand. Awesome.... My husband stopped smoking after 33 years!!!! Couldn't recommend it more!!!
  • Tamie_Girl
    Tamie_Girl Posts: 218 Member
    Seeing a therapist for my diet / food obsession. She instructed me to read the book, “Intuitive Eating”. It has made a profound impact on my life. Anytime you have an obsession with diet - you have an obsession with food. I had been dieting my whole entire life. Decided enough is enough and went to see a therapist.

    ~Tamie

    :drinker:
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