Healthy Weight Loss - Page 2

Zimmeh · 05-16-2012, 02:57 PM

I have been working my butt off in order to get ready for yesterday. I got my braces put on yesterday and so far so good! I am having yogurt, jello, pudding, smoothies and rice! I am liking the smoothies from Silk! They are very good

Zimmeh

Lady_Di · 05-16-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by canmarielan

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JustJo · 12-18-2012, 02:11 PM

Just for giggles....this was the first post in this thread....back in January 2011....almost 2 years ago.

My goal for the year....lose 35 lbs.

I didn't accomplish it, although I made baby step changes, ate healthier, felt better, exercised more, felt even better....

Fast forward almost 2 years.....and GUESS how much I've lost overall....yep, you got it....about 35 lbs.

Just goes to show that there's value in making changes, even small ones, and hanging in there. It took me twice as long as I wanted.....but I'm here.

Woot woot for me!

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Hi everyone,

I looked for a thread on this topic and didn't see one...so (since this is part of my goal for this year), I thought I'd start one.

As a diabetic, I have to be careful of fad diets... and losing weight makes it much easier to manage my condition (not to mention finding cute clothes when out shopping!)

When I was first diagnosed, I followed the diabetic diet religiously, walked an hour a day, and lost 50 lbs. Woo hoo! Unfortunately, the diabetic diet makes life no fun...and I gradually went off of it. As a result, I've regained about 25 of those pounds over the last 5 years. Not a quick gain, but frustrating and unhealthy.

So...for 2011...I've resolved to get back to my walking...starting with 2 miles a day since I'm out of shape and working (as quickly as possible) back to the 4 mile walk that helped me lose weight initially, and which I know helps me maintain a healthy level of fitness.

I've also resolved to improve my diet...not the diabetic diet (cuz I'll want to hurt someone), but an easier to manage version using Weight Watchers points.

My weight loss goal (for now) is 35 lbs.

Here's a link to a very handy list of food point values (but I still cannot figure out the crazy formula on top to save my life...all I know is that about 25 points works for me).

Anyone want to share hints, tips, advice, and support on losing weight in a healthy way?

girl_dee · 12-18-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Just for giggles....this was the first post in this thread....back in January 2011....almost 2 years ago.

My goal for the year....lose 35 lbs.

I didn't accomplish it, although I made baby step changes, ate healthier, felt better, exercised more, felt even better....

Fast forward almost 2 years.....and GUESS how much I've lost overall....yep, you got it....about 35 lbs.

Just goes to show that there's value in making changes, even small ones, and hanging in there. It took me twice as long as I wanted.....but I'm here.

Woot woot for me!

Congratuflippinlations!

Joness · 08-11-2013, 01:29 PM

Was introduced to this eye opening documentary made in the US. Absolutely blew me away was shocked to see what a money maker illness and bad health is. Here is a link to a trailer of the movie:

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/food-matters/

I did eat healthy anyways before watching this and exercise regular but after seeing this realised that I needed to up my intake of vitamins and minerals it reassured me the importance or steering clear of conventional medicines especially when they were not completely necessary.

Green Tea all the way :-)

girl_dee · 08-11-2013, 07:04 PM

No bread or bread products in over a week,,,,!!!

Andrea · 09-01-2013, 08:38 AM

Today I achieved a weight goal I have been working towards for at least a year. It has been slow and often disrupted by life, but I made it. Along the way, I have learned many healthy living things about food and exercise, and I will never go back to treating my body badly the way I once did.

Yippie for me!! Doing the Snoopy happy dance and wiping happy tears from my eyes.

Hmmmm..... Is this important enough to wake my honey to share? LOL

Tomorrow I will set my next weight/health goal. Happy, healthy living to you all.

Gemme · 09-01-2013, 10:09 AM

Congrats, Andrea!

I haven't met my goal but I'm close and within a reasonably accessible range of doing so. Thus far, I've dropped about 18 pounds. It doesn't sound like much, but on my 5 ft 1.5 inch frame, every ounce shows. I feel soooo much better too and find myself, 7 out of 10 times, reaching for a healthier option than I would have a few months ago. I've done it without depriving myself; a sure way for me to fail, so I'm stoked about that too.

All good things!

DapperButch · 09-01-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Congrats, Andrea!

I haven't met my goal but I'm close and within a reasonably accessible range of doing so. Thus far, I've dropped about 18 pounds. It doesn't sound like much, but on my 5 ft 1.5 inch frame, every ounce shows. I feel soooo much better too and find myself, 7 out of 10 times, reaching for a healthier option than I would have a few months ago. I've done it without depriving myself; a sure way for me to fail, so I'm stoked about that too.

All good things!

Damn, girl, 18 lbs! I had no idea. You don't talk much on the exercise thread about what you are eating. You need to clue us in. I didn't even realize weight loss was a significant part of ahy you were working out. You lost that fast and all with hard work. Congrats!

Hollylane · 09-01-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Congrats, Andrea!

I haven't met my goal but I'm close and within a reasonably accessible range of doing so. Thus far, I've dropped about 18 pounds. It doesn't sound like much, but on my 5 ft 1.5 inch frame, every ounce shows. I feel soooo much better too and find myself, 7 out of 10 times, reaching for a healthier option than I would have a few months ago. I've done it without depriving myself; a sure way for me to fail, so I'm stoked about that too.

All good things!

Goodness...You better believe that is a lot to lose, and to be proud of!

Congratulations, you have now lost more than the average weight of a turkey! That is awesome!

05-16-2012, 02:57 PM	#1
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