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I've lost 21.6 pounds in 10 weeks, and the first 15 or so pounds came off without any real effort from me because I stopped drinking soda. I used to drink regular Pepsi and/or Coke, so it was all sugar and empty calories. And honestly, it wasn't that hard to give up after the initial withdrawal headache.
I've also been watching my carb intake (I was recently diagnosed with diabetes) and have been eating mostly fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy. I've almost entirely given up processed sugars, and I feel a million times better.
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I lost weight by eating 5 small meals a day and cutting out the salt in my diet. By eating the right (Good for you Foods that Beth talked about) you don't feel hungry. As for exercise, if you don't like the gym just walk or maybe even swim. Summer and bathing suit season is here.
A year and a half ago, I lost 15 pounds just by making small adjustments in my diet. Smaller meals, healthier foods, and less snacks. I really need a snack before bed or I will wake up in the middle of the night hungry, so I started eating a 100 calorie bag of microwave popcorn. It really fills you up!
Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Rheumatoid Arthritis last summer. I had to start taking medications that made me put on weight, and made me more hungry - talk about a double whammy! I put on 25 pounds. I am working to try and lose what I put on (and hopefully more). What really helps me is to write down everything I eat, with the number of calories. You would be surprised at how hard you try to avoid writing down anything else. I was really hungry this morning in between breakfast and lunch, but looking at my list, I didn't want to add anything else - so I made it to lunch!
I do think some exercise helps. I have a Wii Fit game and balance board. The activities feel more like games, and the Aerobic ones will really help with losing weight. I haven't been on it lately because I had a pretty bad flare up (as us Fibro people call them) that actually lasted for a few weeks. I am hoping to get back on it for some step aerobics and rhythm boxing, soon!
Everyone has great ideas posted here and the only thing that I have to add is that you need to set small goals at first. That seems to work well for me. Don't get depressed and fall into rutts. I have a habit of doing that and I am trying to work on that. Good luck with the weight loss. If it helps I am struggling right along with you.
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I just started the Biggest loser program. I guess I will se how it goes. Small steps and goals to start. I want to lose at least 50 lbs. before our cruise in November. It has not been difficult so far and the food is easy and cheap for the most part.
[quote=IdahoDisneyMom;2664379]I've done Weight Watchers off and on for years, and honestly it works. But it only works when I work the program, you have to be willing and ready to do it.
I rejoined last week. I know WW works if you work the program!! I tried online a few times, but I think the meetings and accountability are very helpful.
Honestly, exercise plays a very small part in weight loss as far as burning calories.
But, don't depend on exercise to make you thin. It's about 80/20 diet and exercise, (some even say 90/10).
I don't believe in deprivation, so don't cut out any one food group or tell yourself you can't have this or you can't have that. You can have it all, just not all at once. If you're craving something sweet, have a scoop of real ice cream (and I mean a small scoop, like 1/2 cup) or a small piece of cake, or a cookie.
I actually read a book about the 90/10 diet and it was great. I agree about not cutting anything out completely because as soon as you do it seems that is all you want...so what was great about following the 90/10 rule is that you can still have the sweets, just in moderation. I also did LA Weightloss which was all about calorie counting and eating healthy food (it could have been about eating their supplements, but I did it without). I lost 35 lbs due in most part to having to be accountable for weekly weigh ins. While I think you can lose weight without it - even without exercise - joining a group or at least having a buddy to lose weight does help. Get your friends and family on board with your goals so they don't derail you.
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Some people bring a different card with a mag strip to use for the safe and hide it in the room so that it's not off at the pool with someone if/when they need it.
Years and years ago, we found a diet program called the Rotation Diet. It would swing between medium, low and very low calorie plans, with an even blend of fats, carbs, etc. The "everything in moderation" concept. And 20 years ago (I did says y's & y's) it was one of the first to offer "forgiveness". The author didn't say to punish yourself on Monday for that piece of cake on Saturday. Instead, think back with fondness.
Unfortunately, it's that fondness of food that got me where I was. But we all know what he meant.
Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good.
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Here's what has worked for me in the past:
No more soda, not even diet (it's worse for you than regular)
Count calories, there are numerous websites that give calorie content for almost every food there is. I stay within 1500 calories.
NO FOOD after 7pm.
Light exercise, like walking or biking.
That's it. Eat good foods. I never felt "deprived" because if i wanted ice cream; i made room in my day for it so i didn't go over 1500 calories. I was very aware of what i ate and made better choices simply because i knew i had a "limit". Good luck, i know you can do it...
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I am working to try and lose what I put on (and hopefully more). What really helps me is to write down everything I eat, with the number of calories. You would be surprised at how hard you try to avoid writing down anything else. I was really hungry this morning in between breakfast and lunch, but looking at my list, I didn't want to add anything else - so I made it to lunch!
I rejoined last week. I know WW works if you work the program!! I tried online a few times, but I think the meetings and accountability are very helpful.
But we all know what he meant.
Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good. 
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