Lisanne

That goes for me as well. :|

Teacup

Thanks Charlee and Lisann for the Web site links, and thanks Charlee for the sensible advice. I have to make some changes to improve my health. And I know it will take exercise, eating better and accountability. Three friends and I who live within a 40-mile radius made a 110-day challenge pact this week to be accountable to each other. We each set a reasonable goal for exercise and weight loss for the next 3 1/2 months (and I added a goal to increase the servings of veggies and fruit I eat each day). We are checking in with each other once a week by email. I joined Curves tonight on my way home from work, so I'm serious about making the changes. And I have found this online forum so helpful that one of my tasks for this weekend was to investigate some free online sites to help me track my eating,etc. So thanks for those links! Good luck to all of us!

Charlee

I just hope that I've been able to help...and I know that I can count on you all for help to get rid of this last 10 lbs! :)

What it all boils down to is calories in/calories out. Don't ever let yourself eat below 1200 calories per day. That's what it takes to keep a 5 foot tall, COMATOSE woman alive! When you eat all of the vegies/fruit that you need to eat each day, along with the whole grains, you'll find that you're really pretty full...I had days when I had trouble making it to 1300 calories! (YEA!! That's when you get treats, IF you've eaten all the good stuff that you should have!)

It takes 3500 calories to make a pound of fat. If you have a day when you go over on your calories, give yourself a break! It's not the end of the world, and unless you ate 3500 calories MORE than what you would need to maintain your weight for that day, you're not going to gain a pound! It can be difficult to eat that many calories unless you feast on Marie Callender's pot pies and rich Sara Lee cakes and breads all day!

I'll be your biggest cheerleader!! I figure that with my spoiled rotten self (I give in to me A LOT!!), if *I* can do it, you all can!! :)

Walmart carries (as I'm sure other stores do) some exersize DVDs by Leslie Sansone called "Walk at Home". Now mind you, I'm still not convinced that these aren't a conspiracy to kill fat people, but I did use them and even got to where I can "walk" three miles with her. They cost about $10 each, and some come with exersize "equipment". It's a good burn...just check with your doctor first, and especially if you have health/heart problems!

Mrs. Mel

I am so glad this thread has been posted! I, too, am jumping 'back on the wagon'. I've lost count of the times I've joined WW. But I have new motivation: daughter is getting married in May. So, I have pulled out the old ww books this week. I have tried walking every day, (one day the weather was really crappy), but I don't really have an excuse, as there is a FREE indoor walking track close to home.

Thank you Charlee for the caloriecount website. I knew that a free one must have existed somewhere, but didn't know where.

I have 2 times in the day where I feel I could eat anything I get my hands on: a) just before supper (around 4) and b) after supper (around 8)

Starting quilting has definately helped in the evenings though. I do much better with short term goals, cz long term is just too overwhelming.

Charlee

Ah! Just think of the rewards!!! :D And before you say that you can't reward yourself for losing weight you shouldn't have gained in the first place, (that was MY reaction!) You DON'T have a choice!! I've had to replace my wardrobe 3 times!! I've gone from a size 28 that I had to lay on the bed to zip up, to a size 14, and those are getting loose!

Goodwill made out like a bandit this year! :lol: And so did I...I've discovered Macy's sale racks...~grin~ Oh...and I can shop Victoria's Secret now too! ;)

LindaR

this onen worked for me too....my DH got sick of me eating soup all the time, if you can stand it you do lose

jwwskis

Hi, I have tried all the diets and no luck. I di start Weight Watchers in Sept. and as of this Thursday I have lost 26.4 lbs. I know it cost money, but being that it cost money has kept me honest and hepls me not to cheat, well not cheat as much then if I was doing it on my own. going to the meetings really helps too.

Teacup

Congratulations! I too need to be accountable to someone or something. Money doesn't grow on trees around here and I try to be careful not to waste resources. Making the commitment to Curves on Friday was something I've toyed with doing for 2 years. I jumped in and signed on the dotted line, and I'll have to carry through in order to not throw the money away for the coming 12 months. DH has agreed to try to help us eat healthier at home and lose some weight also. And being accountable each week online to report progress with friends should help. I can't do it by my own willpower.

jwwskis

I tried Curves a few years ago with no results. I now do Leslie Sansome's Walk at Home. She has 1 through 5 mile walks, but the best one is a 2 mile walk with floor toning with her ankle fit cuff for the hips and thighs. I still do need to motivate myself everyday, like right now.

Up North

I have found if you have a large salad and use a small plate I can eat regular meals but no refils! Your plate looks full so it fools me into thinking I've eaten enough. I rarely snack except for a piece of cheese and a couple crackers.