I've lost 17 lbs

Will look forward to seeing your pics Denise and glad you had great weather for it! Ours was fabulous too.
 

I just got them up on the Photography thread Debby. Those aren't even the coolest houses in the city, but I will get more as I got;) hugs, denise
 
Congratulations! That is awesome when you set a goal and you really focus on meeting it--the Achievement! WooHoo!
 

ty trip, I am now down from 142 to 119. it is the first time I've stuck to it. I sure appreciate your reply
trying to help some neighbors of mine. I hope even one will get onboard with me;)
 
It takes commitment, you've shown that! Commitment wanes easily, must be placed back into "first command" each time it does. Your own achievement should spur others to action. Showing it can be done.

Most appreciative of one who has the inner "drive" so many of us have been unable to find, myself included! Keep up that good work! imp
 
nwlady said:
ty trip, I am now down from 142 to 119. it is the first time I've stuck to it. I sure appreciate your reply
trying to help some neighbors of mine. I hope even one will get onboard with me;)
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That's over 20 lbs Denise ! You absolutely rock! Congrats on your achievements and kudos for helping others too. I hope they get on board with you too. :love_heart:
 
I still eat my rice or pasta, just not as often. I was literally eating it every other day, sometimes every. Now most of my meals consist of meat/fish, vegies, fruit, and a grain type bread, or 5 seed. It worked for me in losing the weight, although I always remember it may not work for someone else. It's been trial an error for me;) I'm sitting in a shop right now having an afternoon "ice mocha" so I do not deprive myself of treats;) I think too many folks think they have to suffer somehow, some way, to lose weight. I don't believe that. Although I do believe in food addictions as I was literally addicted to sugars, rice, pastas and I had real feelings of withdrawal too. Water helped a lot for the cravings.

I found out yesterday, via x-rays, I do have arthritis. It's pretty bad in my right arm and I have exercises to help from the physical therapist. I started them this a.m. They hurt, well some of them, but I know they are going to help me a lot with the pain/aches, and, with building muscle in my upper bod;)
 
One thing too Linda, I better let you know now as I don't have internet at home right now, is that I don't eat low-fat foods. I eat the real deal, and olive oil or other nut oils, nuts & seeds, real butter etc. I seem to be able to do that without gaining. People say don't eat fat, and you won't get fat. I read a lot, and I don't necessarily believe it all, but if I try it, feel strong/energetic, lose fat and gain tone/muscle, I become a believer;) I also like to see what diminishes as I age, so then I try to eat more foods (maybe a supplement is needed too) that replenish that need. Water is a biggie for me, what a difference it makes to drink enough each day;)
 
nwlady said:
and don't have a before pic, but I looked like I had replaced my waist with a potato. I just walk a lot, do some strength training using You Are Your Own Gym (about 10 min. 3 times a week) and eat from the 5 basics. I don't do a lot of rice, or other white pastas anymore. Most of my weight (I went up to 142 at one point) was from eating a lot of the white stuff.

I know everyone is different, but this is what worked for me. I want to continue to tone muscle and burn off stored fat. I hope I can keep it up as I feel so much better.

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Oh my! You look terrific! Congratulations!

Bless your heart, you did it, girl!

Wow....just wow.
 
ty pookie,

it's been about 35 years since I weighed in the 'teens, lol;) I love the walking and site-seeing. that keeps me going.
 
nwlady said:
One thing too Linda, I better let you know now as I don't have internet at home right now, is that I don't eat low-fat foods. I eat the real deal, and olive oil or other nut oils, nuts & seeds, real butter etc. I seem to be able to do that without gaining. People say don't eat fat, and you won't get fat. I read a lot, and I don't necessarily believe it all, but if I try it, feel strong/energetic, lose fat and gain tone/muscle, I become a believer;) I also like to see what diminishes as I age, so then I try to eat more foods (maybe a supplement is needed too) that replenish that need. Water is a biggie for me, what a difference it makes to drink enough each day;)
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I agree Denise, we've never went the low fat road. O.O., nuts, butter etc. What do you put in your coffee? If you are a coffee drinker.
 

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