Replies
-
I am so proud of you!!! Just saw subject line and had to see how you were doing, and you are amazing! To have done this amount of work and hung in there for over a year-wow! This is an accomplishment. I yo-yo and am working on consistency. Thank you for sharing your progress with us!
-
Couldn't resist going in to weigh this morning. Glad I did. I hit first mini goals that I posted (170lb), so making second goal by appt June 17 should be a given. But we all know what tends to happen when we start thinking, "This is a snap!"! For me, something happens that makes me think, "Just this one won't hurt!" and…
-
First-Thank you all for the warm welcome! Second-Y'all are an energetic bunch:-) I might not keep up, but I will try! Wishing everyone a safe and blessed weekend.
-
Mini goals, in order- Get to 170, get under 170, get to 165, get to 160, and ultimately to 145/150 (you get the idea). I hope to reach the second mini-goal by or before next doctor visit (June 17). I will see if I think I should push below the 145/150 when I get closer. I would love to be at 150 by my birthday (Sept. 19).…
-
Well, here it is almost the end of May and I have just found y'all! Noni in Alabama, here. The end of April, I started being more intentional on my general health-trying to make things happen, rather than just letting them happen. I've done well (not perfect, but 'better' is my goal!) this month with my food choices and…
-
I have noticed odd things seemingly related- like craving Frank's Hot Sauce, fermented foods (some are spicy, but not all), and using less salt while wanting more herbs and spices. Also my sense of smell seems keener. I have attributed it to the severe decrease in sugar and simple carbs, but unsure if this is actually a…
-
I would track everything-including supplements. For example-right now, I am just noting that I have taken vites in my notes, but haven't noted which ones, how much, or when yet. It is on my 'to do' list. I am looking for patterns-of doing better, making more gains, losing more weight, whatever. For some, the artificial…
-
I'm back! "Again." she added a bit sheepishly. Oh, well...At 63, I've been around long enough to know that what counts is not how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up. So, here I am -getting back up and hoping to be better than ever! Cheers, y'all!
-
Hoping my experiences help with your struggle-My calories bounce all over the place right now. I tend to be an 'all or nothing' sort of girl, so I am giving my 'all' to making sure that the food I choose is quality-like using butter, not margarine, and other real foods. No processed junk. I set my goal at 1500, with…
-
I understand. I tend to 'borrow' motivation from others, which can be great when we are all supportive of each other and semi-competing. But conversely, it is also easy for others to derail me if they quit or if their comments are negative. Coming to the realization that either way I am cheating myself by making others…
-
Steel cut oats instructions say to cook a lot longer than regular rolled oatmeal, but I don't cook according to directions. I cook according to my taste and the texture. To cut prep time, I use boiling water from my kettle and add oats. Leave on high to boil about five minutes, turn off heat but leave pot on burner. Then I…
-
Since having any type of illness is a motivator for changing lifestyles and ways of eating, we are already making changes in our diet! Hoorah! It may be easier than you think to begin changing your palate, too. Introduce new foods one at a time. Try to make a goal of 'eating the rainbow' over the course of a week to start,…
-
Even the 'experts'-neurologists, nutritionists, medical doctors, researchers of addictions/addictive behaviors-are in conflict as to whether the term 'addiction' should be used with out-of-control behavior when consuming simple sugars. But, from what I have read/heard, they all recognize that the same craving and reward…
-
Impressive drop! Well done😉
-
You can do it! I can't exercise either and have lost about 21lbs since Feb 22. 25 more to go😉. Best wishes!
-
YeS. Hypothyroid and MG. Almost 21lbs lost since Feb this year and almost 30 total loss. About 25 to go. Accurate tracking and less processed/sugared foods has been key for me. You can do it, too!
-
Also be aware that sizes and nutritional content varies between countries for some items, same name, same brand, same serving size.
-
[/quote] Thank you!! :) Good idea but swimming is exhausting! :# I also don't have a swimsuit that fits anymore and trying to find one I'm comfortable with feels emotionally exhausting. Ugh :/ [/quote] You have already taken the first step😉. My suggestion is to do baby steps. Log what you normally eat- for real! Then eat…
-
After.
-
@MargaretYakoda Personal experience: It seemed like my skin turned crepey overnight! Using adapalene (closest precursor to tretinoic acid) followed by emoillent rich lotion worked wonders! Specific brands I use: Differin and Aveeno Eczema. Total cost: under $50. Differin lasts about 2 months (and i use on face, neck,…
-
Question-why are there "disagree"s selected on these posts? How can you disagree with a photo?
-
My daughter and grand are in process of moving out. This has made a huge difference in the stuff, clutter, and space here😉. A life change always seems to make it easier to designate things that I do not want or need. FYI We had been decluttering on a regular basis before their move. I have downsized from 4200sqft to 3600…
-
Some of my journals I keep, some I toss. I make the decision based on content. Most of the ones I keep have cute stories about my children as they grew, but a few have interesting to me observations. For example, during a period of my life when my memory says I had it all together, there were posts proving otherwise. To…
-
Bàck to original question: Government HAS made attempts to fix our obesity issues multiple times in my lifetime. They have had Presidents physical fitness stuff with certificates for participating, and Surgeon General's guidelines and PSAs, and how many times have we had a food pyramid? Oh, yeah..how about those food…
-
You are doing a fantastic job! You are beautiful in each photo😊. You are not alone in dealing with body dysmorphia. I thought I was dumpy but ok looking at 123lbs 5-5. Saw the same me in the mirror at 163 and still looked same to me at 190. I am back to almost 160. While I know I have to look better than at 190, the image…
-
1) 2 lbs to get into 150s (by or before mid August) 2) Make or break 155 by birthday. 3) Maintain in 150s or less through end of year. Will wait til closer to end of year to see what 2022 goals will be😙.
-
Artificial sweeteners make me hungrier than i feel i should be. For me, real stuff in small amounts works best. I try to get most of my sweet fix via fruits, veg, nuts, but sometimes real chocolate, ice cream, etc.
-
In addition to other things mentioned- Lentils. Can be added to so many savory things, and they help thicken soups and stews. Walnuts and almonds. Seem expensive, but high in nutrition, so a few can be satisfying. Potatoes! Sweet, white-all are cheap, nutritious, and satisfying. Chips, planks, crusts, cookies, pasta...!…
-
Have you also increased your fluid intake? FYI: in oatmeal stone ground is my favorite way. But , if you just sprinkle a little bit on your savory foods over the course of a day, you won't even notice it! If you do notice it, you sprinkled too much! 1Tbsp can be divided up into a lot of sprinkles. Sprinkle from high up or…
-
You have lots of good info here😉. For me, realizing this way of eating is my new lifestyle rather than a short term fix helped me not sweat the small stuff. There will be days i am over. There will be days i am under. It is what i choose the majority of the days that is important.
