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08-01-2010, 09:20 AM
#112
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Palm Coast Florida
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I understood you Trupeach. Missygirl and Thequilteddove- I don't follow a specific "program" or record my food intake anymore, but maybe I should start. I do however follow the tips and tricks in "The Lickety-Split Diabetic Cookbook" This is a really good book to read when you want to lose weight. I'm not a diabetic but I do have problems with low blood sugar and diabetes runs in my family, so I worry that I'm heading for it if I don't get my weight under control. The book is half recipes, and half guide to healthier lifestyle and eating. She's got great tips on portion sizes, how to get started with an exercise program, and how to get extra fiber and fruits and vegetables in your diet. The author is a registered dietician, so she knows what she's talking about, but the book doesn't read like a cookbook or weight loss manual to me. It's kind of like a pep talk on every page. LOL. The recipes are really yummy and she gives great suggestions on what to serve with each recipe to keep it balanced and healthy. I still prepare A LOT of the menus from the book. The whole family enjoys them. You don't have to buy any expensive or specialty foods to follow them. I followed this "program" for 2 months along with a lot of exercise and lost 40#s but when we went on vacation last summer I kind of got away from the exercise part of it.
08-01-2010, 09:29 AM
#114
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by Cheriefaye2008
I understood you Trupeach. Missygirl and Thequilteddove- I don't follow a specific "program" or record my food intake anymore, but maybe I should start. I do however follow the tips and tricks in "The Lickety-Split Diabetic Cookbook" This is a really good book to read when you want to lose weight. I'm not a diabetic but I do have problems with low blood sugar and diabetes runs in my family, so I worry that I'm heading for it if I don't get my weight under control. The book is half recipes, and half guide to healthier lifestyle and eating. She's got great tips on portion sizes, how to get started with an exercise program, and how to get extra fiber and fruits and vegetables in your diet. The author is a registered dietician, so she knows what she's talking about, but the book doesn't read like a cookbook or weight loss manual to me. It's kind of like a pep talk on every page. LOL. The recipes are really yummy and she gives great suggestions on what to serve with each recipe to keep it balanced and healthy. I still prepare A LOT of the menus from the book. The whole family enjoys them. You don't have to buy any expensive or specialty foods to follow them. I followed this "program" for 2 months along with a lot of exercise and lost 40#s but when we went on vacation last summer I kind of got away from the exercise part of it.
I too worry that I might develop diabetes if I do not lose this weight. I have so much to lose but if I don't do it I could really be in trouble, healthwise.
Missy
I am going to go get me something to eat and then do some weight lifting.
08-01-2010, 09:45 AM
#115
Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 14
Originally Posted by thequilteddove
Ok, I'm officially going to join this challenge! I've been lurking for a long time, but it's way over due that I get my eating habits under control!
As of 1Aug2010: 193.8
As a form of incentive, I'm going to post my stats every Sunday. I am recording my food & exercise using this free website. http://www.livestrong.com/ I hope this will help me to stay honest w/myself.
What programs do you all use to help follow your progress with? If there's a better free program out there, I'd switch over :)
As of 1Aug2010: 193.8
As a form of incentive, I'm going to post my stats every Sunday. I am recording my food & exercise using this free website. http://www.livestrong.com/ I hope this will help me to stay honest w/myself.
What programs do you all use to help follow your progress with? If there's a better free program out there, I'd switch over :)
08-01-2010, 10:00 AM
#118
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by AGCE
Originally Posted by thequilteddove
Ok, I'm officially going to join this challenge! I've been lurking for a long time, but it's way over due that I get my eating habits under control!
As of 1Aug2010: 193.8
As a form of incentive, I'm going to post my stats every Sunday. I am recording my food & exercise using this free website. http://www.livestrong.com/ I hope this will help me to stay honest w/myself.
What programs do you all use to help follow your progress with? If there's a better free program out there, I'd switch over :)
As of 1Aug2010: 193.8
As a form of incentive, I'm going to post my stats every Sunday. I am recording my food & exercise using this free website. http://www.livestrong.com/ I hope this will help me to stay honest w/myself.
What programs do you all use to help follow your progress with? If there's a better free program out there, I'd switch over :)
Missy
08-01-2010, 10:01 AM
#119
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by seabolt22
I lost 30 pounds in 2 months. Really hard..
August 1 weighed 212. Pray that I will continue.
August 1 weighed 212. Pray that I will continue.
Missy
08-01-2010, 10:03 AM
#120
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,381
Originally Posted by Cheriefaye2008
Missygirl, could you send me the link to the website? I always look at the books and want to buy them but my budget won't allow it. Didn't know they had a website.
http://eatthis.menshealth.com/home
Missy
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