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  • You beat me to him, but I would graciously accept "sloppy seconds" with him
  • Same for me...getting up early to exercise was just setting myself up for failure. I now do it when the kids go to bed...from about 8-9 in the evening. If you really do want to work out in the morning, then you will do it, but if you are just saying it because it seems like the "Right thing to do", it probably won't.
  • Another proud TOPS member here. I am also the leader for our TOPS group in Keene, Ontario.
  • In case people are not aware....Weight Watchers is NOT the only weight loss support group available. I am a proud TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) member and it offers me the accountability I need. I get together once a week with like minded people and weigh in too. We do a program each week and there is a food program you…
  • I am not a morning person...I tried a number of times to get up early to exercise, realizing I was just setting myself up for failure. I wasn't able to do it long term and didn't enjoy it...only resented it. I now work out when the kids go to bed. At 8 pm I am on the treadmill for an hour. Yes, it can be tempting to skip…
  • Find a weight loss blog to follow. It helps to read and see others doing small things to make a change. You can start with mine if you like...but there are tons out there. http://amybickmore2.blogspot.ca/
  • One of the things I do is my laundry inefficiently. By that I mean, I sort it for each person and instead of putting it all in a basket together, I carry individuals loads (4 for me) to their rooms to put away. I also tend to pace while I fold each item. It adds a bit more movement to my day.
  • I never have a "cheat day". Is that because I can control myself perfectly? HA! Nope, it's because I am not looking at this journey as a "diet"...it's a lifestyle change...meaning I am simply modifying my everyday life. If I want to have dessert every night, that's ok, I just need to adjust for that. I either need to eat…
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