More Weight Loss!

Before Thanksgiving I dropped another 2 pounds.  Over Thanksgiving, I am thankful to say that by being very careful I maintained the weight loss.  I ate what I wanted on Thanksgiving and afterward, but I was careful to be sure that I didn't go overboard. 

On Thanksgiving day, we ate at noon.  I ate some of everything and I was almost too full but I didn't want to eat any more the rest of the day.  By eating early in the day and not eating any more later, I didn't gain any weight.  If I had gained weight, I would have cut back on the days after Thanksgiving and thereby still maintained my weight.

Just remember, be aware of what you put on your plate, don't overdo. If you do eat too much cut back and you can get back to where you were. Please know that you can enjoy foods you like while you are losing weight. 

Weight Loss -- Staying Motivated!

I started losing weight about three months ago and have been doing well, except staying motivated is becoming a problem.  So in order to stay motivated, I have to remember my ideal in the first place.  I have to concentrate on the fact that I want to be healthier, to look and feel better.  Plus I want to feel good about myself and realize that if I stick with it I can be successful.

If I only had a few pounds to lose, I don't think being motivated would bother me too much, but having to lose 30 or 40 more pounds tends to "weigh heavily" on my mind.

The other problem is the holidays are fast approaching.  Thanksgiving is next week and then I start baking all the Christmas goodies.  I am going to have to be good and not overeat.  There are going to be a lot of fabulous meals in the next few weeks so I have to be sure I don't take too much on my plate, just a spoonful of each thing, maybe even less.  I need to be sure to concentrate on eating slowly, savor each bite, enjoy it and stop when I am full.  Now if I were to count calories, I would have to be sure to keep tract of my intake.

I can have dessert if I behave myself.  Not too much, but at least a little.  You and I can do this, let's keep at it and stay motivated.

Allergies and Weight Loss!

There are many of us who suffer from allergies.  However, I have heard that when we maintain a healthy eating plan and lose weight that many if not all of our allergies disappear.  Now that would really  be nice.

Stick with it!  Don't lose heart!  Keep trying!  It may take a while, but weight loss will happen!

Be In Control!

Be in control of the food you eat, don't let the food control you. If there is some food you see that you  want to eat just because it tastes good, STOP! Don't give in to it.  Put the food away, get it out of your sight, walk into another room, do whatever it takes to keep from eating it.

I have had times when I was drawn to food just because it was there and just because I knew it would taste good.  I felt like it would make me feel better, but actually it doesn't always do that.  Most of the time what happens is that I would overeat and then feel bad and feel that I was a failure.  Take control of your cravings and your body. 

I have said before that we are to listen to our bodies and pay attention to cravings.  Learn what is a true craving and what is not.  Eat what you crave but just enough to satisfy, don't go overboard with it.  My husband at times will eat food that is left because he doesn't want to waste it.  If it is enough to save, put it in the freezer or refrigerator.  If it isn't enough to save, it is better in the garbage or in the compost pile than in our stomachs making us fat.

We need to be in control of what we eat.  We can accomplish this a little at a time.  Other people do it and so can we.  Hang in there, I know another pound is being lost for you and for me.

The Fun of Weight Loss!

Just think when all the weight is lost how much fun it will be buying new clothes that look really good on us and are cheaper than the larger clothes.  Imagine what it will be like going to the smaller sizes and being able to wear prettier clothes.  The large sizes have some beautiful outfits, but smaller clothes are usually prettier.

We won't have to look around to find a chair that we can fit into.  We will be able to sit anywhere comfortably.  That in itself is something to look forward to.

Think also about how good it feels knowing we have been successful and have reached our goal.  If you still have a way to go in weight loss, remember something better is down the road, keep going until you get there now is not the time to give up.

Calculating Weight Loss

I don't like to count calories in order to lose weight, but some people do. Just in case you want to know how many calories you can eat in a day in order to lose the amount of weight you want to in a given time frame visit the website below:

http://calendarscripts.info/weight-loss-calculator.html

NOTE: If you do visit this website, please know that after you get your results they will want you to continue further and try to entice you into buying their plan so beware. You can get your results without going any further. I like this site the best because you don't have to put in your name or your email just your age, sex, weight, height, the amount you want to lose and how many days to lose it. They also give you the amount of calories you eat to maintain your weight.

If you like counting calories and keeping track, then that is the way you should lose weight. Knowing exactly how many calories to eat in a day in order to lose your weight will help tremendously. Remember to make it fun, we probably enjoyed gaining weight so we must enjoy losing it too. Focus on how great it will be when the weight is lost.

Healthy Weight Loss!

Whenever embarking on a diet of any kind, the goal is to eat meals that contribute to health and well-being.  That should always be our goal, but we do get side-tracked from time to time.  Below is a copy of the food pyramid, giving us a guideline for healthful eating.

This is an extremely healthful way of eating.  As for serving sizes, check the packages and see how much each serving should be.  For dieting, it may be necessary to cut back to smaller portions than is called for on the package.  Some diets state that if we continue eating a healthy diet, weight loss will happen naturally!!! Find out what is right for you and your body.

I do not drink 8 servings of water a day, you do what you feel is right for you, but I personally hold it to 8 servings of liquid daily whether, tea, coffee, a soda or water.  I do try to drink as much water as possible, but I don't want to spend the day in the bathroom either. I do keep a glass of water by the bed to drink at night just in case I need it.

Keep at it, weight loss may come slowly, but it will come if we do not give up.  Have confidence in yourself and keep trying.  Weight loss will happen.