My own weight loss experience

[han-grrl]

Hello Everyone

I have been away for a bit...

and lots of stories to tell.

First of all weight loss.

I decided this year will be my year off racing. I will focus on me, my health, my fitness and my weight.

I admit, I was always uncomfortable in my body. Being short, short limbs, things look bigger in the mirror than they actually are. It didn't help with some of hubby's comments either.

Anyway, I decided to change my eating habits.

I am eating quite low calorie. I won't say the numbers, because i don't want to be "critiqued" or judged. I am feeling good and this is working for me. I am eating essentially the "Biggest Loser" kind of way.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/biggest-loser-diet


I have dropped almost 15 pounds since I started back in March. It came off very slowly, usualy about 1 pound a week.

The key for this working FOR ME - consistency. I didn't cheat or binge very much, in fact i can count on one hand the "bad" days. I was strict with myself. I found the foods that worked for me. I listen to my body, and if i feel like i haven't eaten enough, then i will eat more. But more of the good stuff. I can't say its low carb or high protein or low fat, because the percentages are all in the "normal" ranges for protein/carb/fat in a diet. Its just lower in calories.

I've chatted with a lot of friends trying to lose weight, and the biggest issue i see - is the excuses - drinking wine on weekends, poorly chosen snacks...and rationalizing it away. 10-15 pounds, especially the "LAST" of them, are the hardest to lose. this wasn't easy. I "gave up" certain foods. Do i care? No. I've replaced them with other things, and don't crave. In fact, i find that they don't even taste good, or sit well in the belly when i have a taste. I eat a lot of fresh foods, a lot of raw veggies, and unprocessed grains and lean animal proteins. i weigh and measure everything...although i know what volumes look like what now.

I guess those are my own lessons.

I'm glad to be "back"...hope to be on some more

Hugs and Love

Han-grrl

[Tabby]

Good Job, Han-grrl !! Yeah,YOU! The recent threads here on weight loss are really motivating and are keeping me excited about continuing my quest for healthy insides and better looking outsides!

Stop in at the Jul/Aug Weight Loss Challenge, first weigh in this Friday.

PJ