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Raina, yes they already have. UGH. They say "This is so easy for you....." Huh? NEVER easy. But worth it .
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Kettelbelle, I think it's different for everyone. For me, I thought long and hard when I started this time about why I'd failed sexeral times before. I thought deeply about WHY I'd failed, and what I needed this time. I didn't rely on motivation. That comes and goes. I ate things I liked, and made big changes slooooowly. I…
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I'm in the same boat with my DW, but still lost 95 pounds over the last year. I probably get derailed more often because of all the temptation around me, but I knew it would be hard at the start. Make your own food and pack it. steamer bags of low cal veggies are your friends! Research healthier options that you still…
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The most important thing you can do to lose weight is to choose a sensible and nutritious diet plan that keeps you satisfied, and then NEVER QUIT. Quitting is the only way to fail.
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Roast veggies like diced turnips, rutabagas and sweet potatoes and carrots, with some onion and bell peppers. I do a big batch on Sundays, and eat it over the week. OMG I love the stuff. Drizzle with a little olive oil for a healthy fat and season a bit, and that's all it takes. I eat it like candy. Just watch portions…
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You don't NEED to exercise to lose weight. Weight loss happens primarily in your menus and calorie counts. But health and fitness is changed by exercise. And I believe that exercise will help you keep off what you lose, and help you to enjoy that thin body you are working toward. I lost 90 pounds last year with no added…
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There are foods that are bad for some people, but they differ for everyone. You have to figure out what you need to be healthy and happy and lose weight long term. For me, fast food is BAD. Not because it will kill me in moderation, but because of how my mind reacts to it. So, is it really the food itself, or me? Don't get…
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There is a difference between a craving, and being hungry, and sometimes in the beginning it's hard to tell which is which. If you think you are starving, eat a small, HEALTHY meal, with lots of protein and few sugars, something like a little lean chicken and green veggies. If you don't want that but are drawn to snacks,…
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It happens that way for me almost every day, and I've STILL lost 96 pounds overall. It's the trends that matter. If you eat a meal with high sodium, it can really rock those numbers.
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The key is simple, and difficult at the same time. You simply commit to NOT QUITTING. Just don't quit. All of the advice above is great, but it won't do a bit of good if you can't/don't take it. I think we all have these periods, and working a way through them will make you stronger, and your good habits deeper. Just don't…
