Tips for losing weight

fortunefaded · June 13th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Hey everyone?I have been on a diet lately and I wanted to share my progress with everyone. Sometimes it can be hard to keep it up and I thought this would be a good place to get support. I have lost 5 pounds in the last 3 weeks and I?m super excited about it. My goal is to lose about 15-20 pounds. I?ve just increased my exercise from 3 days a week to 4-5 days and I added some pilates and strength sessions, too. I changed from eating 2-3 large meals a day to eating 4-5 small meals and snacks throughout the day. I think that really helped my metabolism take off. I also have been choosing healthier snacks like fruits and veggies. But when I really need a sweet, sometimes I?ll have some of those low-carb chocolates or a sugar-free jello. And of course, I switched to diet soda. But I drink less soda all together and try to drink tons more water than I ever used to. Anyway, these are the things that have been helping me. Let me know if any of you have more tips to add?Thanks!

WillowWOW · June 21st, 2006, 10:48 PM

((((Fortunefaded))))))))

Congrats!!!!!!! Way to go!!!!!!!

Its always good to hear how someone is succeeding! Gives the rest of us hope to keep on. Lately with the things I have been doing not able to be on the food plan but that will be back into action soon!

Yet so good to hear of your results!

Wish all of you the power and best wishes to succeed!

Be well.

buttercupgal1 · August 11th, 2009, 09:14 PM

There's a new diet I'm trying called Chef's Diet! You should check it out.

I love it, the food is delicious and perfectly portioned. Plus I mix it with a routine of running and do pilates at home. I love the results I'm getting so far.

PoohsBigSister · August 12th, 2009, 11:32 AM

my new tip... don't eat the entire box of hostess raspberry filled powdered donuts. in fact... dont' buy them!! LOL.

Wolf_angel · August 12th, 2009, 08:53 PM

LOL (((((((( PoohsBigSister ))))))))) Gotcha!

Thanks (((((( Buttercupgal1 ))))))

I will check out that Chef's Diet though. Never hurts to look for good recipes. I am mainly on the look out for ones that are diabetic without losing the flavor!

Have a great day!

crazymomma · August 13th, 2009, 08:23 AM

wolf angle wish Mom was still hee She had a lot of then ad I'm sure she would have shard some with me if I asked.

PoohsBigSister · August 20th, 2009, 09:32 PM

Wolfie..... do you have the sugar busters cookbook? it's a diabetic one? If not, I have two... i can send you one!!

kennymevrick · September 3rd, 2010, 01:35 AM

Well If you want to reduce your weight then you must be do exercise regularly you can also take diet food like fruits vegetables and soup etc. I recommended you can also do Yoga this is the bset for maintain your body and also reduce your body fast.

Sassysam · January 7th, 2011, 06:06 PM

Here's my suggestion, don't eat potatoes. The starch turns into the muffin top.

JoJo1 · January 7th, 2011, 06:28 PM

That's my problem...starch, but I so love potaoes/pasta/bread. I have become more aware of how much starch I'm eating and trying to cut back on it.

Wolf_angel · January 9th, 2011, 01:01 PM

Smartest thing to do is cut down the size or portion. You need all of the various things like starches and etc to be healthy but just make the portion size smaller. I know it worked for me. Getting back on track this time is easier plus getting rid of frustrations is good as well.

cassandra · March 8th, 2011, 03:48 AM

Ladies if there was a magic formula diet or a wonder pill out there that really worked there would be no more fat people.
So the answer is no diet works unless you stick to it life long ...No pill will just melt away the pounds while we stuff our faces.

The answer to it all is eat less, move more, avoid junk food..
A diet is not about dress size its about life..A good diet can extend your life and help you enjoy better health.

Stop buying into the snake oil peddelers and their magic cures..

alexwright1971 · January 24th, 2012, 07:55 AM

If you really want to loose weight then go for jogging and try to avoid junk food thats solve....

Alex Wright

Wolf_angel · January 24th, 2012, 09:50 AM

Alexwright1971...I lost weight prior to becoming a Type 2 diabetic. Then became one. Needless to say, some can jog and avoid junk food. Yet I didnt get overweight by being lazy or eating junk food. So how do you lose weight when you crave those bad decadent things. By eating in moderation. By the way, My weight gain was thru 3 pregnancies that I had toxemia aka preeclamsia (sp?). Now I do want to lose more weight, however being a diabetic makes it much harder. What worked before isnt working now. So far no help from the doctors or anyone. SO again I hope to figure out what I have to do to get where I want too. Just letting you. Have a great day!

Wolf_angel · March 15th, 2012, 07:34 AM

I do exercise but working right now with not a bit much time to exercise so I do walk my dogs. I do drink water, and control my diet I am a Type 2 diabetic. I eat raw veggies or steamed. I dont do cholesterol and fatty foods any more. Eat lots of fresh fruit just have to watch out for the ones who spike my blood sugars. Cant have fruit juices most are filled with lots of sugar. I cant drink Green tea its a diruetic for me. Lastly I do fish oil daily. So I do know what to do but its not working anymore. Thank you

June 13th, 2006, 04:29 PM	#1
fortunefaded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: los angeles Posts: 3	Tips for losing weight Hey everyone?I have been on a diet lately and I wanted to share my progress with everyone. Sometimes it can be hard to keep it up and I thought this would be a good place to get support. I have lost 5 pounds in the last 3 weeks and I?m super excited about it. My goal is to lose about 15-20 pounds. I?ve just increased my exercise from 3 days a week to 4-5 days and I added some pilates and strength sessions, too. I changed from eating 2-3 large meals a day to eating 4-5 small meals and snacks throughout the day. I think that really helped my metabolism take off. I also have been choosing healthier snacks like fruits and veggies. But when I really need a sweet, sometimes I?ll have some of those low-carb chocolates or a sugar-free jello. And of course, I switched to diet soda. But I drink less soda all together and try to drink tons more water than I ever used to. Anyway, these are the things that have been helping me. Let me know if any of you have more tips to add?Thanks!

June 21st, 2006, 10:48 PM	#2
WillowWOW Whimisical WOW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: PA Posts: 558	Congrats!!!!!!!! ((((Fortunefaded)))))))) Congrats!!!!!!! Way to go!!!!!!! Its always good to hear how someone is succeeding! Gives the rest of us hope to keep on. Lately with the things I have been doing not able to be on the food plan but that will be back into action soon! Yet so good to hear of your results! Wish all of you the power and best wishes to succeed! Be well. __________________ May your path follow the Medicine Wheel

August 12th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#4
PoohsBigSister Long Live WOW!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: CO Posts: 1,791	my new tip... don't eat the entire box of hostess raspberry filled powdered donuts. in fact... dont' buy them!! LOL. __________________ "Life is a flower of which love is the honey." Victor Hugo

August 12th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#5
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	LOL (((((((( PoohsBigSister ))))))))) Gotcha! Thanks (((((( Buttercupgal1 )))))) I will check out that Chef's Diet though. Never hurts to look for good recipes. I am mainly on the look out for ones that are diabetic without losing the flavor! Have a great day! __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

August 13th, 2009, 08:23 AM	#6
crazymomma awesome cookie lady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leechburgh, PA Posts: 1,993	wolf angle wish Mom was still hee She had a lot of then ad I'm sure she would have shard some with me if I asked. __________________ It feels like home to me. Bonnie Rhatt

August 11th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#3
buttercupgal1 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4	There's a new diet I'm trying called Chef's Diet! You should check it out. I love it, the food is delicious and perfectly portioned. Plus I mix it with a routine of running and do pilates at home. I love the results I'm getting so far.

August 20th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#7
PoohsBigSister Long Live WOW!! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: CO Posts: 1,791	Wolfie..... do you have the sugar busters cookbook? it's a diabetic one? If not, I have two... i can send you one!! __________________ "Life is a flower of which love is the honey." Victor Hugo

September 3rd, 2010, 01:35 AM	#8
kennymevrick Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	Well If you want to reduce your weight then you must be do exercise regularly you can also take diet food like fruits vegetables and soup etc. I recommended you can also do Yoga this is the bset for maintain your body and also reduce your body fast.

January 7th, 2011, 06:06 PM	#9
Sassysam Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 35	Here's my suggestion, don't eat potatoes. The starch turns into the muffin top. __________________ Geminis rule!

January 7th, 2011, 06:28 PM	#10
JoJo1 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 6	That's my problem...starch, but I so love potaoes/pasta/bread. I have become more aware of how much starch I'm eating and trying to cut back on it.

January 9th, 2011, 01:01 PM	#11
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Smartest thing to do is cut down the size or portion. You need all of the various things like starches and etc to be healthy but just make the portion size smaller. I know it worked for me. Getting back on track this time is easier plus getting rid of frustrations is good as well. __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

March 8th, 2011, 03:48 AM	#12
cassandra Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 18	Ladies if there was a magic formula diet or a wonder pill out there that really worked there would be no more fat people. So the answer is no diet works unless you stick to it life long ...No pill will just melt away the pounds while we stuff our faces. The answer to it all is eat less, move more, avoid junk food.. A diet is not about dress size its about life..A good diet can extend your life and help you enjoy better health. Stop buying into the snake oil peddelers and their magic cures..

January 24th, 2012, 07:55 AM	#13
alexwright1971 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	If you really want to loose weight then go for jogging and try to avoid junk food thats solve.... Alex Wright

January 24th, 2012, 09:50 AM	#14
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Alexwright1971...I lost weight prior to becoming a Type 2 diabetic. Then became one. Needless to say, some can jog and avoid junk food. Yet I didnt get overweight by being lazy or eating junk food. So how do you lose weight when you crave those bad decadent things. By eating in moderation. By the way, My weight gain was thru 3 pregnancies that I had toxemia aka preeclamsia (sp?). Now I do want to lose more weight, however being a diabetic makes it much harder. What worked before isnt working now. So far no help from the doctors or anyone. SO again I hope to figure out what I have to do to get where I want too. Just letting you. Have a great day! __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

March 15th, 2012, 07:34 AM	#15
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	I do exercise but working right now with not a bit much time to exercise so I do walk my dogs. I do drink water, and control my diet I am a Type 2 diabetic. I eat raw veggies or steamed. I dont do cholesterol and fatty foods any more. Eat lots of fresh fruit just have to watch out for the ones who spike my blood sugars. Cant have fruit juices most are filled with lots of sugar. I cant drink Green tea its a diruetic for me. Lastly I do fish oil daily. So I do know what to do but its not working anymore. Thank you __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~