Let's Get Great in 2008

[Shemmy 4]

I did my weigh in this morning since; it's the 1st and it wasn't as bad as I thought. My short term goal is to lose 12 lbs by 12/22/08. I'm starting a "jump start" program for a week. I think a better weigh in day for me would be on Friday...before the weekend

Congrats on your weight loss. That's my goal too

[^KK^ 3]

Does anyone have any good weight loss tips?

[sus 70]

Does anyone have any good weight loss tips?

Don't eat

Honestly, what I have found best for me was to cut back on carbs - I try to not eat them at all, but don't kill myself if I do eat them. Exercise is also key - I used to hate to go to the gym, but then I set my mind that I didn't care if I only did 5 minutes, I had to get there - Once I was there, I worked out longer, and soon it became a natural part of my day.

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Thanks Sus!!

I'm still waiting on my Wii Fit...it is estimated to arrive on Dec. 4th.

[Islandwoman 0]

Does anyone have any good weight loss tips?

Don't eat

Honestly, what I have found best for me was to cut back on carbs - I try to not eat them at all, but don't kill myself if I do eat them. Exercise is also key - I used to hate to go to the gym, but then I set my mind that I didn't care if I only did 5 minutes, I had to get there - Once I was there, I worked out longer, and soon it became a natural part of my day.

Ditto - on everything Sus said. Once I clean the "junk" out of my system, I actually feel bad when I eat it. Same with exercise - body feels real sluggish if I don't. I try to set myself that I exercise every day of the week, since I have an office job. On the weekends I never sit down with either working my 2nd job, my kids or working on my house.

[sus 70]

Thanks Sus!!

I'm still waiting on my Wii Fit...it is estimated to arrive on Dec. 4th.

Mine arrived, but I am dog sitting until Weds so I can't play with it yet.

[Islandwoman 0]

Thanks Sus!!

I'm still waiting on my Wii Fit...it is estimated to arrive on Dec. 4th.

Let me know what you think of that. I bought my kids a Wii for x-mas (sport version though, not the fit).

[Ryon4life 0]

Does anyone have any good weight loss tips?

I need to stop with the sweets and/or snacks.

NO carbs from now til 12/25

[sus 70]

NO carbs from now til 12/25

I keep saying that too, Ryon - But as soon as I say it I start craving a cheeseburger on a hard roll, lol

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I can't stop the carbs...I'm going to eat right and exercise.

[Jamaica to CT 0]

Does anyone have any good weight loss tips?

Don't eat

Honestly, what I have found best for me was to cut back on carbs - I try to not eat them at all, but don't kill myself if I do eat them. Exercise is also key - I used to hate to go to the gym, but then I set my mind that I didn't care if I only did 5 minutes, I had to get there - Once I was there, I worked out longer, and soon it became a natural part of my day.

Did you follow the Atkins diet? I remember reading that you lost quite a bit of weight and the best part...kept it off. Now that's an accomplishment. I can lose but keeping it off is another thing.

[Jamaica to CT 0]

I did my weigh in this morning since; it's the 1st and it wasn't as bad as I thought. My short term goal is to lose 12 lbs by 12/22/08. I'm starting a "jump start" program for a week. I think a better weigh in day for me would be on Friday...before the weekend

Congrats on your weight loss. That's my goal too

Thanks!

[sus 70]

Did you follow the Atkins diet? I remember reading that you lost quite a bit of weight and the best part...kept it off. Now that's an accomplishment. I can lose but keeping it off is another thing.

I have tried Atkins in the past - It works for me but is HARD, because you have to cut out caffeine as well, and I love my coffee!

To be totally honest, I didn't follow any particular diet when I lost all the weight - I moved out of Mommy's house, which had cookies, brownies, and treats galore, and just changed my eating habits and exercise - That was about 15 years ago or so that I lost most of the weight - since then, I have stayed plus or minus 10 lbs of where I want to be -

I like the South Beach diet the best out of the ones that I tried - it's not as restrictive as Atkins - My main secret is to eat in moderation, try to watch my carbs and sweets, exercise is key - and I don't beat myself up if I slip and eat McDs or a bag of M&Ms - tomorrow is a new day, and I just chalk up the slip. Although I try to not let too many slips chalk up

[morantbaygirl 0]

I agree with Sus don't beat yourself up f u slip-up we are human and we will break the rules sometimes. I gained 4 lbs over the holiday I attibute it to less excercise and a lot of potatoe pie. Now i have to get back on routine . I now refuse to weigh for 2 weeks

[wakeywakeup 1]

Has anyone tried or had success with the Wu Long or Wi Yu teas?

Wakey