- I never "dieted", but made gradual--very gradual-- lifestyle changes. I tried cold turkey to quit sugar and eat totally "healthy", but I never could stick to it. Moderation is how I live.
- I try to eat dessert only on the weekends. Doesn't always happen. My sweet tooth has been my biggest challenge. If I could just cut the sugar a little more I would lose the rest of the weight fast, I just know it.
- I got a food scale (just a cheap $5 one) to get a better idea of portions. I was really surprised what real portions are.
- Replace most things with fat free or low fat versions. When it doesn't compromise the flavor much. I refuse to eat gross food just because it is healthy.
- I Chew sugar free gum when I feel like snacking.
- On and off I have counted calories, or Weight Watchers points. Just to see where I am at.
- I exercise consistently. 5-6 days a week. For 30-90 minutes. That is mostly speed walking. I threw in the Jillian Michael's video when I hit a plateau. Seems like that shook my metabolism or something and helped me lose a few more. I recommend it. It is intense, quick, and doesn't get old (at least it hasn't yet).
- Not sure if this actually helps much or not, but watching Biggest Loser is pretty inspiring and motivating too.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Some tips, if you are interested
After my last post, some have asked some questions. So, I thought I'd list a few things that helped me lose weight. First, my weight loss has been very slow and steady. In 5 years I have lost 35 pounds, with 2 pregnancies in there to throw things off a little. Anyway, here are the things I've done that have helped.
