barbaradetz Member

I've been where you are. You didn't gain it overnight. It took many small mistakes to build up the weight gain you are experiencing. In the same way, you must take many right steps in the right direction in order to lose the weight. I'll share with you what I did. First, I swore off my most addictive foods one by one:…

Try eating protein before you go to bed, like a handful of peanuts or walnuts. Protein keeps you from feeling hungry.

You should avoid ALL drinks with carbonation and eat a low carb diet. Focus on protein and vegetables; the fiber will help you to move food through your digestive tract efficiently. Losing 10 pounds in four weeks is possible, but is really pushing it. Generally a healthy weight loss rate is two pounds per week. If you just…

keeping hydrated is the most important aspect. As you exercise, it is very important to drink water so that your body doesn't break down from dehydration.

Try to keep on a regular sleep schedule and don't eat anything for at least three hours before you go to bed. This allows your heart to actually get rested while you sleep and you will have more energy during the day. Keeping a regular schedule is very important. Also, shut off all electronics in the room where you sleep.…

I am a lifetime walker and need to lose at least 15 pounds. More friends = more encouragement.

Congratulations on your weight loss! I struggle with motivation too. I have some health issues because I am a diabetic, but lately I just keep that goal weight in front of me whenever I'm tempted to eat too much or the wrong things or in between meals. I find that coming up with daily motivation is harder for me because I…

Stick with professional advice especially if you are dealing with a health problem.

congratulations you look great!

set small goals and take on one weakness at a time.

Good for you. Drink water, a cup of tea, anything low calorie. A cup of hot water with a half lemon squeezed in it and a little sweetener makes a good night cap because its a natural diuretic. If you are drinking a lot to avoid eating, its good to do this to keep the water retention down too.

You have the right idea about carbs. Try to stick to whole grains and eat more vegetables and fruit. Watch the fat intake. You may have just hit a plateau, which means you have to change things up a little. Eat different foods and vary your exercise routine. Plateaus don't last forever. Be persistent and you will win. I…

I'll join you in being accountable. It is always better to lose weight with others that are motivated. I weigh 156 lbs. I want to be down to 148 by October1st. I haven't done formal exercise since Spring, just landscaping and such. I need to get back to walking every day so I'm adding that to my goals for the month. My…

My goal for August is to remember to take time for myself each day.

I don't think its a hormone. I believe its called low self esteem. Some people have to put others down to feel better about themselves.

If you have always been heavy, you will not stop seeing the fat girl until you reach for an outfit in a size you consider small and it fits you, or you see a number on the scale that belongs to you and is what you consider not fat. Keep taking pictures of yourself though as you lose and take note of how far you've come.…

I use nonfat Greek yogurt and add packets of Splenda before I add the fruit. Its a much healthier option than yogurt with sugar and fruit iike the pre-mixed fruit yogurts that are available.

Why torture yourself and then blow it by eating that many calories any day? I have a more practical suggestion. I have been on a steady weight loss program for several years. I have found that if I follow strict discipline six days each week, I can allow myself to eat whatever I want on Sunday for one meal or have one…

Congrats on the awesome 82 lbs! You are my hero. How long did it take you to lose?

My name is Barb; I'm fifty some years old and have been on a diet since I was five years old. I find that monitoring my food and exercise helps me to maintain a healthier lifestyle. I had heart surgery about two years ago after being on a vegetarian diet for eight months and losing twenty pounds. I guess it was too little…

try ezekiel bread' Wegmans has it in the frozen health food section. Its not made from wheat so it doesn't make one a fattie:-)