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I know for me the problem with my knowing something and actually doing it is a matter of how serious I am about something. I didn't get my driver's license til I was 26 because I didn't really care if I drove or not, I wasn't serious about it. Once I decided this was something I wanted and needed, I was able to teach…

I will not regain the weight that I lost because I am not on a diet, I have totally changed my lifestyle. I am energetic and I crave exercise. As I lose the weight I see myself adding more and more fun activities into my day, right now its walking and swimming - starting next week I'm adding bike riding. (bought the bike…

I can't do dairy but I think when I go to the grocery store tomorrow I am going to see what types of organic nuts they have. I love walnuts and pecans. Are all nuts good for you or are there some that are better than others?

For me it's trying to eat mostly nutrionally dense foods not calorie dense. I try very hard not to eat anything that is void of nutrition. So no refined sugars and I try to stay away from most processed foods although there are some that I get because I don't have a clue nor desire to make my own and because I consume so…

I did a juice fast, lasted about 4 days. On the 5th day I was okay until my son cooked his dinner and I just caved in and ate. I lost 7 pounds during those 4 days though. I have decided that I am one of those people who can't do a long term juice fast - it's hard when you have to grocery shop and cook for someone besides…

I have been swimming for exercise. I am not a strong swimmer but I can make it from one end of the pool to the other before needing to stop and rest. I've noticed my breasts seem to be a bit fuller - I think it's the chest muscles developing that is making my breasts appear fuller. I have also noticed a little muscle tone…

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I am not Vegan but am trying vegetarian for 8 weeks - today is the start of my second week. I already feel a lot more energetic and less sluggish. Need to find more ways to prepare beans though, ate bean burritos three times in the past week because they were fast and easy (too hot to cook lately).

I have the group on Facebook just for the recipes and I see the testimonials as well. I've never tried it. I've never cared for any kind of supplements so won't be trying this one even if there are a lot of testimonials. I think most weight loss pills work because the person followed a strict dietary plan - if you follow…

Are you talking about a juice fast? If so, I think it's a great way to recharge your body. I did a 4 day juice fast - I juiced mostly vegetables and a little fruit, and drank plenty of water. I lost 7 pounds over those four days. There are lots of testimonials on Youtube about juice fasting as well as recipes for tasty…

1. I made it an entire week eating a vegetarian diet - challenging myself to do 8 weeks and this was week one. I feel more energetic and less sluggish so it's working for me so far. 2. I walked on the treadmill at the gym everyday this week for 15 min and did not feel sore or achy from it. Managed to go swimming afterwards…

Do you like peanut butter? Avocados? Olives? Think healthy fats - if your body is craving fat, think of the healthy fats you like and try to make a snack with one of those. I crave baked goods when Aunt Flow visits - peanut butter and honey on whole grain toast usually shuts her up. I also crave steak and mixed greens…

I turned 48 last month. My goal is to be down to a healthy size and maintaining by my 50th birthday. 50 pounds lost so far, just another 200 to go. (just joined the site a few days ago but been working on my weight loss since March). Feel free to add me if you like. I don't do smoothies but I do a mean green juice every…

I always go over in sugar as soon as I log breakfast which has an apple and a few carrots in it (I juice my breakfast). So I changed my settings to stop showing me my sugar content. I don't eat refined sugar so I don't care what the sugar count is in my fruit and vegetables.

I am trying to lose 200, you can add me.

Thank you Wideeyedla that's kind of my point. I really don't care how others eat but I just hate seeing people promote McDonald's and Oreos, etc. Just because that person can eat it and not have a problem that everyone can. And I agree clean eating had better be sustainable - I've been at it 4 months now and feel great. No…

I am not one of those people who can indulge just a little bit. I start thinking its okay to eat McDonald's or it's okay to have a candy bar from time to time, I will be right back to where I started. I know some people can do it - good for them, but I am not one of them. Besides after beinig off refined sugar for so many…

I like peanut butter or tuna on a celery stick for a snack.

Have you tried taking a probiotic once a day to help with digestion?

I might not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday. (not sure who's quote that is) Also like : You can't out exercise a bad diet.

- In March I weighed 390 pounds - I was too heavy for the conventional scale at my doctor's office. I saw my doctor yesterday for cholesterol blood work and was very happy to see that I not only fit on her scale but I wasn't at the top end of it. (it goes to 350 and I weigh 341 now). - Another big victory - being able to…

I'm very sorry for your loss. It sounds like you are dealing with a lot of stress right now - newly married and loss of loved one within a short period from each other. Maybe instead of beating yourself up because you aren't motivated to "pick back up", maybe take a break for a little bit. Maybe tell yourself you will just…

How often do you weigh yourself? Maybe you need to put the scale away for a couple of weeks and just try to eat healthy and exercise. Hot weather, certain times of the day, hormonal issues are all reasons to cause us weight fluctuations and if you are weighing daily it will drive you insane.

If it comes in a box, can, or bag - it's processed. Forget what the front of the label says or claims, always read the actual ingredients.

Cutting out refined foods, white flours and processed sugars has worked for me when nothing else has. I know there are lots of different ways to lose weight and some people can eat a cookie here and there and still lose weight. But I am not one of those people. I've tried a lot of different methods of weight loss over the…

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Check with your doctor or your local hospital they might have a therapy / fitness center that you can use for a low cost with a swimming pool Swimming pools are great for people with bad knees and most major hospitals have some sort of therapy / fitness center but it's not widely advertised, you have to actually ask about…

Welcome, you can add me. I log daily as I go.

I agree that weight loss is more about the diet than it is about the exercise - you can't out exercise a bad diet. Maybe you should find an activity that you enjoy and doesn't feel like exercise to start out with - a casual bike ride around your neighborhood, jumping on a trampoline (those little personal size ones are…

I've seen a couple of diaries that the person changed the names of the meals. Instead of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack they have something like 8am - 10am 10am-1pm etc That might work better for you so you're recording what you're eating during a certain time frame rather than calling it a specific meal.