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05-12-2008, 07:24 PM
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I've lost 35 pounds since January. Here are a few suggestions that have helped me.
Make one change at a time. Don't try to change everything in one day. Write down everything you need to change and pick one. Master that, then go to another. For instance, I work in a kitchen, my first change was to not eat anything from work. I packed my lunch and snacks so I could control what I ate and not nibble. I lost 11 pounds just making that change. Then I added exercise.
Have a big goal (ultimate weight) but also have little goals with rewards that are not food. When I lost 20 pounds I bought new workout sneakers. When I get to 40 pounds I'm going to go get a pedicure (something I have never done) When I get to 199 pounds (I started at 260) I'm going to go buy some new clothes.
We've found some great online tools. The two I use the most are prevention.com and calorieconnect.com The second one helps you keep track of your calories and other important nutrients.
The hardest part is perserverance. But I know it will be worth it. If people around you aren't going to be supportive, don't tell them that you're doing. My family is very supportive, but there are people at work that would make such an issue out of it I just didn't tell them. Sabatores are the enemy. It comes from their own insecurities. You can't change them, don't try it's just another burden on you. But if people are trying to be supportive, but are just being stupid, tell them gently.
Don't try to lose 100+ pounds...lose 5 pounds, then another 5 if it takes 2 years you'll be healthy for the rest of your life and you'll be glad you stuck to it. If you try to lose 20 pounds a month you'll quit and in 2 years you'll still be wishing you had done something.
Good luck, let us know if you need encouragement!
Laura |