Succesful Dieting
01-16-2010, 04:05 PM
#71
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Oh and I forgot to mention, I am 5'6" and I started at 167 lbs and at the end of 3 months, weighed 115 lbs. I haven't seen a doctor except for my yearly physical and the doc says I'm in perfect health, yeah!! So I can definitely say don't believe everything the medical industry tells you. If they had the answers, then 80% of Americans would not be overweight. And look what is happening to our children - so many are already obese.
Sarah in CA
Unless you weigh 400 lbs, 4 lbs is a bit fast to lose weight. The medically recommended loss rate would be 1% of your starting weight per week.
That being said, I lost 13 pounds the first week I was on my diet...but VERY little of that was fat! My ankles and feet looked like footballs when I started...by the end of the second week, when I lost an additional 7 pounds, I all of the sudden had ankle bones again...and I could see the bones in my feet! :D
After that, I lost between 2 and 3 pounds a week for awhile, that dropped to between 1 and 2 pounds...and for the last couple of months I've been eating at maintenance to just maintain my current weight thru the holidays. Now I need to get back with the changes I've made and lose this last 10-15 lbs! :)
Sarah in CA
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Sarah CA
Well ladies, I can tell you that I am a definite success story (BTW, I am 53 years old). I started a program over 2 years ago and lost 52 lbs in 3 months, my husband lost 34 lbs in a month, we are totally healthier than we have ever been, and have kept it all off for 2 years. It is a doctor-endorsed nutritional cleansing and fat burning program, and you can adjust the program to meet your needs and goals. All three of my children enjoy the products, ages 19, 14 and 8, as well as my 80 year old mother. This is a program not just for losing weight, but for overcoming health issues. In the case of my mom and my 14 and 8 year old children, they do not need to lose weight, they just need to take in good nutrition.
If anyone is interested in knowing more, I'd be happy to share with you. You can email me direct at: [email protected]
In good health to all of you!
Sarah in CA
If anyone is interested in knowing more, I'd be happy to share with you. You can email me direct at: [email protected]
In good health to all of you!
Sarah in CA
Originally Posted by Lneal
Has anyone here experienced a successful diet? I would like for you to share. I've started, since the holidays are over, on the cabbage soup diet and not finding it so pleasant. Any better ideas?
Thanks!
Thanks!
That being said, I lost 13 pounds the first week I was on my diet...but VERY little of that was fat! My ankles and feet looked like footballs when I started...by the end of the second week, when I lost an additional 7 pounds, I all of the sudden had ankle bones again...and I could see the bones in my feet! :D
After that, I lost between 2 and 3 pounds a week for awhile, that dropped to between 1 and 2 pounds...and for the last couple of months I've been eating at maintenance to just maintain my current weight thru the holidays. Now I need to get back with the changes I've made and lose this last 10-15 lbs! :)
01-16-2010, 04:13 PM
#72
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[quote=Sarah CA]Oh and I forgot to mention, I am 5'6" and I started at 167 lbs and at the end of 3 months, weighed 115 lbs.
WOW!! That is awesome!! Thanks to everyone for all the advice and helpful info.
WOW!! That is awesome!! Thanks to everyone for all the advice and helpful info.
01-16-2010, 05:25 PM
#74
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I have been a life time member of weight watchers for 29 years. I have keep my weight off pretty much. Being a life time member when I find myself gaining I go back to weight watchers to get back on track. What I like about weight watchers is you do not have to eat special food......
01-17-2010, 02:04 PM
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throw out the cabbage soup. Last year my husband and I changed our eating habits. He lost 45 pounds and I lost 20 pounds by portion control. didn't do without anything. You just have to remember this. A portion of meat is the size of a deck of cards. Veggies should be limited to 1/2 cup. Fruit 1/2 cup. Use small plates and if you have to snack get some sugar free pudding or a handful of grapes or yogurt. Keep a watch on your calories too. If you have hamburger helper, usually a cup with your veggies. You don't have to starve however the first couple of days you may think you are until your stomach shrinks. Keep a journal. I am going back on this because I got off during the holidays and lost a little ground. If you need some inspiration and a weight control partner PM me.
01-17-2010, 03:19 PM
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Sounds like we're on the same page of the book #1piecemaker! The only difference would be that I don't limit vegies at all. I figure that if I want to feel "full" that it's better to do it with 2 cups of steamed broccoli (I love the stuff!) than it is with 2 cups of spaghetti! ;) I do limit fruits, because of the sugar content...
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