Weight loss tips?

[RICHARD]

Slick.


Try the PATIENCE DIET!

You have to have patience to see the progress.

Your body is saying, "Woman, what are you doing to me?"

I suggest trying it for two months and if you do not see any results, try a structured weight loss diet.

I have done my walking - LOL I almost cried yesterday, I lost my peodometer and even went back to look for it- For the last week I have not been able to keep my pants up. I lost my handles and now have to pull my pants up higher and cinch the belt tighter.

Keep at it and don't go from program to program. It's way easier to give up when you 'fail' a bunch of times.


Stick to it or I'll kick your arse!

[carole]

Yep Slick you have to stop listening to that little voice in your head, that say's oh well you might as well just give up, i had two weeks where i lost nothing, i was so depressed about it all as i really had stuck to my programme, i then analysed it and realised i probably had a few more points one of those week, only because i mis-calculated, i kinda guessed on a food item, as i don't have the books and all the tools ,and i was saying to my husband i am sick to death of it all , i might as well give up,but determination sank in and i did not give in, i mean yes if you work really hard and see no result ,of course your heart sinks and you feel what is the point.

The point was why should i go off programme and gain all the weight i worked so hard to loose, no way Jose am i going to do that, not this time, that little voice in my head can go take a hike permanently.

This week the results showed up on the scales, mind you i have to say thank goodness or i might just have given in to that stupid little voice in my head trying to sabotage my progress.

So go with the flow Slick and get started YOU CAN DO IT.

BTW Richard Good on you, you are doing really well, keep it up.

And Catnapper, you have given some good sound advice, i agree with you on so many points.

Just wanted to add, i had a real boost today, i tried on some of my old clothes, just ones i wear around home, and they fit again, and are looking so much better, sometimes trying clothes on is more of a boost than the scales, as they can let you down, but you sure know if you have lost by the way your clothes fit and feel.

[RICHARD]

One thing that helps me resist the sugar urges is lots of fruit!


One of my favorite treats when I want something sweet, cold and tasty is apple slaw.


I buy a bag of apples, I love green ones because they are tart! I add some red or galas to balance the flavor out....

I shred them, add some lemon or lime juice, raisins and maybe some celery, carrots or orange slices.

I keep a tub ready to eat and love it when I wake up in the middle of the night. A small plate and a few spoonfuls satisfy and refresh me on warm nights.