Hi Everyone. We continue on our journey to shed those excess pounds some of which were gained during the Holidays. We have no such excuse now as we forge ahead. Thanks for reminding us of the value of using smaller plates Malaholic and Agate which truly can make a difference. Smaller plates used to be the norm as antique dishes prove. If restaurants used smaller plates we would be much better off. Check Tip For The Week for a suggestion to overcome the huge amounts of food in restaurants.
I am happy to report that I lost 2.5 pounds this week so now weigh 115.5 I can scarcely believe it even though I really did watch my food intake. I will try my best to get rid of the extra half pound this week
Agate, good going. I hope your dental work is coming to an end. Relishing having your clothes fit better may act as an incentive to not go up in weight. I know that you can do it.
Mamabug, I like your positive attitude which is based on reality. There is no doubt in my mind that you can lose. Keep fighting the good fight.
Hsmaldo, I hope you are well and that we will see you soon.
Malaholic, good going. Every fraction of a pound counts. Your plan to first fill your plate with salad and veggies comes right from Dr. Oz. He would be proud of you. It really does help. That is great that you are increasing exercise. That will really pay off in more ways than one. Keep up the good work.
hlburke87, sorry about your gain but it well may be temporary. Hormone changes during the month will cause fluctuations. I do hope you see a loss this week. I’m sorry about your fatigue which can have a negative impact on weight for more reasons that one. Don’t be discouraged.
Poohb3ar, that’s a very good loss. You are on the right track. Actually whole grain cereal such as oatmeal is a very good breakfast that is of course without sugar. I eat a big bowl of oatmeal with frozen blueberries mixed in and then topped with yogurt. It is very healthful and I like the taste. Oatmeal is very filling. But whatever you did this week worked for you so keep it up. Good luck.
Portia, so glad to hear you aren’t sick anymore. That fraction of a pound is not surprising if you weren’t feeling well. Your food plan is a good idea. I applaud you for investigating food plans with the intention of following the nutrition guide as suggested. Let us know how it works. Stay well.
Ailsinngrace, sorry to miss you but hope we hear from you this week. Be well.
Barrister16, so sorry to miss you this week. Do let us know how you are doing.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for eleven years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip For The Week.
Most of us hate to waste food and instead opt for letting food go to our waist. This is a special problem when eating in restaurants where we have no control over the amount of food being served. Few people would opt for avoiding restaurants altogether to avoid the problem. Now is the time to be proactive. Before eating a bite in a restaurant ask for take out containers. Immediately put a fraction, perhaps as much as a half, into the containers. Ideally one might ask for takeout containers before the meal arrives. That solves the problem of salivating over all that delicious looking food while waiting for the containers.
Weight loss Results for 1-15-15:
Total Loss:
3.1 pounds by three members. Losing that unwanted weight is something for which you should feel proud. You three are our inspiration for this week.
Total Gain:
3.6 pounds by three members. Congratulations on admitting the truth. Reporting gains is a sign of commitment to the process. It serves also as a message to others to beware.
Stayed the same:
1 member. Good going. As we know, staying the same truly is success, especially for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
3644.2 is the total weight loss for the past 12 years. Now we have hit a new milestone. We have now lost over 1.75 tons in total. That means we only need to lose another approximately 400 pounds to reach two tons. That is awesome.
I am happy to report that I lost 2.5 pounds this week so now weigh 115.5 I can scarcely believe it even though I really did watch my food intake. I will try my best to get rid of the extra half pound this week
Agate, good going. I hope your dental work is coming to an end. Relishing having your clothes fit better may act as an incentive to not go up in weight. I know that you can do it.
Mamabug, I like your positive attitude which is based on reality. There is no doubt in my mind that you can lose. Keep fighting the good fight.
Hsmaldo, I hope you are well and that we will see you soon.
Malaholic, good going. Every fraction of a pound counts. Your plan to first fill your plate with salad and veggies comes right from Dr. Oz. He would be proud of you. It really does help. That is great that you are increasing exercise. That will really pay off in more ways than one. Keep up the good work.
hlburke87, sorry about your gain but it well may be temporary. Hormone changes during the month will cause fluctuations. I do hope you see a loss this week. I’m sorry about your fatigue which can have a negative impact on weight for more reasons that one. Don’t be discouraged.
Poohb3ar, that’s a very good loss. You are on the right track. Actually whole grain cereal such as oatmeal is a very good breakfast that is of course without sugar. I eat a big bowl of oatmeal with frozen blueberries mixed in and then topped with yogurt. It is very healthful and I like the taste. Oatmeal is very filling. But whatever you did this week worked for you so keep it up. Good luck.
Portia, so glad to hear you aren’t sick anymore. That fraction of a pound is not surprising if you weren’t feeling well. Your food plan is a good idea. I applaud you for investigating food plans with the intention of following the nutrition guide as suggested. Let us know how it works. Stay well.
Ailsinngrace, sorry to miss you but hope we hear from you this week. Be well.
Barrister16, so sorry to miss you this week. Do let us know how you are doing.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for eleven years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip For The Week.
Most of us hate to waste food and instead opt for letting food go to our waist. This is a special problem when eating in restaurants where we have no control over the amount of food being served. Few people would opt for avoiding restaurants altogether to avoid the problem. Now is the time to be proactive. Before eating a bite in a restaurant ask for take out containers. Immediately put a fraction, perhaps as much as a half, into the containers. Ideally one might ask for takeout containers before the meal arrives. That solves the problem of salivating over all that delicious looking food while waiting for the containers.
Weight loss Results for 1-15-15:
Total Loss:
3.1 pounds by three members. Losing that unwanted weight is something for which you should feel proud. You three are our inspiration for this week.
Total Gain:
3.6 pounds by three members. Congratulations on admitting the truth. Reporting gains is a sign of commitment to the process. It serves also as a message to others to beware.
Stayed the same:
1 member. Good going. As we know, staying the same truly is success, especially for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
3644.2 is the total weight loss for the past 12 years. Now we have hit a new milestone. We have now lost over 1.75 tons in total. That means we only need to lose another approximately 400 pounds to reach two tons. That is awesome.
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