Hi, I am going to lose weight in 2013.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
| Oh, and I dropped from 240 to 197 eating around 2000-2100 calories per day. I am 5'11" and I do work out a lot. You don't need to starve yourself to lose weight - I don't know how I'd manage on 1500 long term! |
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The PP's offer good advice...but...you always have to be honest about what works for you best. All diets work...that is, if you stick to them. So you need to find a diet that is easy for you. I've counted calories, done WW, Atkins, etc etc...what finally worked for me was following a "French Women Don't Get Fat" type diet and not eating breakfast, not exercising too much, and drinking a lot of coffee. It's probably not the healthiest diet, but I can stick to it. I'm thinner than before I got married (and I gained 70lbs with pregnancy) and I'm happy! I don't kill myself at the gym...which I hate. And I DO get to eat whatever I want (I watch portions), but if I want a cookie for lunch that's what I have. You'd be amazed though that when you give yourself the freedom to choose...those healthy salads actually look WAY more appetizing and I crave salad often. I also weigh in everyday because I don't count calories I like to keep myself honest.
I'm not suggesting to follow this...just follow what you find works for you. The hardest part is sticking to something and don't make yourself miserable. |
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Just checking in to see how you're doing, OP!
I myself have been on the Paleo diet now for about 10 days. I am also using a FitBit and tracking my food. I don't think I've lost any weight, but I'm eating better that is for sure. Let us know how it is going! |
Anonymous
| Cheering for you, Olivia. Don't let anything discourage you. Stick with it and focus on long-term goals of health and longevity, rather than "I'm fat and I want to look good in my clothes" and you will have more consistent motivation. That's what worked for me. You can do this! |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| How are things going, OP? |
Anonymous
Sadly, I think Olivia has forgotten .... either about this thread or her weight loss plan or both 
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Anonymous
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Yep. Sorry to sound rude, but this is why people don't lose weight...inability to create a workable plan, join a plan, etc. and stick to it. Stuff is hard!
Or, maybe Olivia is finding motivation somewhere other than DCUM. Could it be? |