I've Lost 4 Pounds in 10 Days

I was so happy to see I've lost 4 pounds in 10 days. I've shown myself that when I make a commitment to myself, I can accomplish it. My husband and mom don't realize I'm trying to lose weight. I've decided not to tell them. I think it's kind of funny they haven't noticed any changes in my eating.

These are the changes I've made in the past ten days to lose 4 pounds.

1. I've quit eating nutty buddy ice cream cones (270 calories each)
I had been eating two of them a day. I now eat grapes when I want a
a snack.

2. I've quit eating white bread. I'm now eating whole wheat bread. I'm
eating less bread because started eating more oatmeal. Sometimes
I'll fix a bowl of oatmeal for a snack.

3. I've increased my exercise. Five out of the ten days, I worked outside
more than two hours each day. I spent time hoeing in what I hope will
be flower beds this year around the house and garage. I spent hours
spreading wood chips and last year's grass clippings in our huge garden.
I spent many hours raking and cleaning up brush in the back part of our
property. I also fired up my treadmill. (when I saw one of my dogs
using it as a place to sleep, I knew it was time to put it back into
service.

4. I have also increased my water intake dramatically. I'm drinking 8-10
glasses per day.

5. I am faithfully documenting everything I eat and drink. I also write
the time and why I was eating. (ex: hungry, bored, special tv show, or
happy) Doing this makes me more accountable.

All of these factors has had a positive impact on my weight loss journey the past 10 days. I plan to continue working outside....just not when my husband is burning brush and leaves. (Finally learned by lesson about poison ivy)

I haven't been able to blog because there was one pitfall to all this outside work. I have gotten the worst case of poison ivy I've ever had. My face and eyes are so red and swollen. My lips are numb and so is part of my tongue. My eyes are almost shut and have been watering so bad the past few days it's hard for me to see. I've also got it real bad on my hands and arms. It's hard for me to type without stopping to scratch.

I'm off to soak my hands. I try and tell myself my home remedies are doing some good. (sighs)

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Which Diet is the Best?

There are so many diets to choose from when we are deciding to lose weight. A few of the diets:

* low-calorie diet
* low-fat diet
* vegetarian diet
* low-sugar
* low-carb diet

I've tried several different diets over the years. Each one of them having lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid. It can be confusing to say the least.

I was reading a section at Ivillage what has the best foods for your diet. They have several diets listed and the foods that are acceptable for each one.

Seeing so many different diets at one place makes it easier to choose one that will best fit your needs and lifestyle. This website has a wide array of helpful information.

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Eating To Lose Weight

I know that "Eating To Lose Weight" sounds like an oxy moron statement. It's true...we do need to eat to lose weight. The key is eating healthy along with portion control. I just finished eating a bowl of Curves cereal. It was a sample box I got in the mail. It's actually similar to bran flakes. I love the fact it was one serving.

I know many people think they can't lose weight if they eat breakfast. I think it is because they are not able to figure out exactly how to make a single portion. Thus, when they think they are eating a 200 calories meal, in actuality is 400 calories.

I bought a double unit Zevro dispenser. I have one side filled with oatmeal and the other with cereal. All you have to do is turn the handle once and you get a one ounce serving. Using this dispenser is cheaper in the long run than buying the single packets of cereal. There are always a couple in the variety pack I don't like so buying that is a real waste of money for me.
I bought my dual Zevro dispenser on Ebay for $17.00 plus postage. I checked Ebay today and there are several single and double units for sale at a reasonable price. This dual unit sells for $169.00 on the Zevro website. I also checked on Amazon.com and they have Zevro dispensers available at prices starting as low as $16.95 for a single unit.

Zevro is a product that helping me on my weight loss journey. Anyone else using this product? How do you like it?

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Recipes Under 300 Calories

When we fix meals it's often hard to figure out the calories, carbs, or proteins in a serving. This can play havoc on any weight loss program you are following.

Like most women, I have more cookbooks than I care to count. Most of them never leave the bookcase. I have found it is much easier to look up a recipe online. So whether I'm looking for a low calorie, low carb or high protein recipe...it's easy to find.

I enjoy the Betty Crocker recipe site. It is a computer friendly site making it easy to find recipes for a specific item or requirement such as low fat or low calorie. The recipes directions are easy to follow and use basic ingredients. You can rate each recipe as well as read and give a review. Each has a picture of what the finished product should look like.

How about a Chinese Pork and Pasta recipe? The recipe is for a serving of 6 with a calorie content of 255 per serving.

Another appetizing recipe is Skillet Beef & Vegetable Stew. It is a recipe for 6 servings and only takes 25 minutes to make. It has a surprisingly low calorie content of 175 per serving.

These are just a few of the low calorie recipes at the Betty Crocker site. No matter what kind of weight loss program or diet you are on, you will find something at this site that can fit your needs.

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Volunteers Needed for Nutrition/Diet Study

If you are between the ages of 18 and 64, you may be interesting in participating in a nutrition and diet study conducted by the University of Virginia. The study will be comparing two different diets. Each phase lasts for 4 weeks with a 4-8 week break. All food is provided for the 4 week diet and compensation is $300.

This study also provides the participant with other pertinent information such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood fats.

Centerwatch is a great place to find other diet and nutrition studies that are being done in other states. It also covers studies being administered in many other fields.

There are several other sites which provide information on clinical studies. I have them listed in a previous post.

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Why it's Important To Me to Lose Weight

For me, losing weight is one of the hardest things to accomplish. I know....I've lost over 100 pounds three times in my life. I've asked myself over and over, how could you let yourself gain all that weight back AGAIN. I've rationalized all kinds of reasons, and made all kinds of excuses for myself. The bottom line, I made poor choices and consumed more calories than I burned.

In recent years, I've been what I call a yoyo dieter. I lose some weight and then gain some back. Having lost my girlfriend last month at the age of 59, I've decided I need to get back into a serious weight loss mode. I remember how her kids use to call her for advice or encouragement. I want to be around for my kids.

Today, I am renewing my effort at this weight loss journey. I've started my day with a bottle of water and a cup of coffee. I'm not hungry right now but plan on having a bowl of oatmeal when I do decide to eat.

Last year I bought a really nice treadmill. I haven't figured out all the programs on it. I really only want to know how far I've gone, the speed, amount of calories I've burned, and the amount of time I've been on it. I also like the fact I can adjust the incline.

Each time I've lost weight, I've done it through good food choices and exercise. I know I can reach my weight loss goal again.

I'm off to take a walk on my treadmill. My short term goal is: lose 2 pounds this week.

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Volunteers Needed for Nutrition/Diet Study

If you are between the ages of 18 and 64, you may be interesting in participating in a nutrition and diet study conducted by the University of Virginia. The study will be comparing two different diets. Each phase lasts for 4 weeks with a 4-8 week break. All food is provided for the 4 week diet and compensation is $300.

This study also provides the participant with other pertinent information such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood fats.

Centerwatch is a great place to find other diet and nutrition studies that are being done in other states. It also covers studies being administered in many other fields.

There are several other sites which provide information on clinical studies. I have them listed in a previous post.

Read More...

[Source: Fatty Weight Loss]

Recipes Under 300 Calories

When we fix meals it's often hard to figure out the calories, carbs, or proteins in a serving. This can play havoc on any weight loss program you are following.

Like most women, I have more cookbooks than I care to count. Most of them never leave the bookcase. I have found it is much easier to look up a recipe online. So whether I'm looking for a low calorie, low carb or high protein recipe...it's easy to find.

I enjoy the Betty Crocker recipe site. It is a computer friendly site making it easy to find recipes for a specific item or requirement such as low fat or low calorie. The recipes directions are easy to follow and use basic ingredients. You can rate each recipe as well as read and give a review. Each has a picture of what the finished product should look like.

How about a Chinese Pork and Pasta recipe? The recipe is for a serving of 6 with a calorie content of 255 per serving.

Another appetizing recipe is fo Skillet Beef & Vegetable Stew. It is a recipe for 6 servings and only takes 25 minutes to make. It has a surprisingly low calorie content of 175 per serving.

These are just a few of the low calorie recipes at the Betty Crocker site. No matter what kind of weight loss program or diet you are on, you will find something at this site that can fit your needs.

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Scientifically Proven Weight Loss Method

There are numerous ways by which people can lose weight. There are weight loss programs, various diets, pills, drinks, and many exercise programs that claim to be successful. When you reseach any of these programs, you will always find testimonials from people who claim to have had success. Reviewing aa the successful weight loss results makes it difficult to decide which one fits your needs and life style and will be successful for you.

According to WebMD, it has been scientifically proven: The key isn't just what you eat, it's what you write. I mention quite frequently, the importance of documenting what you eat and drink everyday. A food journal is the key to success on any weight loss program you chose.

Through the study, it has been noted the less you document in your food journal, the less weight you will lose.

The bottom line is, once you have chosen a weight loss program, start your food diary and faithfully and honestly track your food intake. This is one reason Weight Watchers Program is a successful diet program, it asks participants to track what they eat.

I also suggest writing it down before you eat. It will make you think twice. Perhaps you will decide you don't need that ice cream bar and eat some jello instead.

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