Congrats!!

When I was 15, I went on Weight Watchers. This was the original program by the person who came up with it, Jean Neiditch. I used her first two books, I did not attend meetings. I am inspired by others, but seldom motivated by them. I have to provide my own motivation, and I do. It's just how I'm wired.

It bears no resemblance to the modern-day Weight Watchers. There was no "points" system, no "eat what you want in moderation."

Every meal was a protein like chicken, fish, or beef. There was a portion of "limited vegetables" (vegetables which contained sugar, like carrots and peas) and "unlimited vegetables" (things like lettuce, French style string beans, and more).

Add fruits, dairy, grains, bread...that was the program.

I did lose something like 10 pounds the first week (water), and every week after that I lost between 0 and 4 pounds, I stuck to it, I did not get discouraged, I didn't cheat a single time.

I lost 35 pounds. The final weight came off over the summer. I bought new clothes and went back to school and the kids who ridiculed me for being overweight dropped their collective jaws.

I did it, you can do it. Just keep telling yourself every day that you are doing it, you will reach your goal weight, and you will.

It was worse than awful.

My husband and I had lots of success with the Dukan diet, but it's expensive and restrictive.

https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/diet/diets/dukan-diet-stage-1/news-story/ccfc3f4985d53a8dcc8e0edd1a5eae0e

AND eliminating the mindless grazing really makes.

Good luck as you continue. Don't get discouraged if your weight loss isn't as dramatic week by week as you go forward or if you hit a plateau. Slow and steady wins the race!

It is not only expensive, it is dangerous.

Dukan, who's no longer physician, he asked for his removal from the medical order himself, but he was going to be removed by the order. Here a doctor is not allowed to advertise.

Furthermore, he claims that this is his method, but in fact it was developed by another doctor.

It was not intended for everyone but only for athletes with strict supervision.

The doctor who developed it was also a researcher. There was a minimal intake of carbohydrates, because contrary to what Dukan claims, the total removal of carbohydrates, prevents proper metabolism and melts muscles. There are also serious risks of kidney and heart problems and insulin resistance.

It is very restrictive on carbs and even veggies. It reminded me a bit of the Atkins diet because of the emphasis on protein.

There were times on that diet when I didn't feel right, and the food I craved (and wound up getting) was pizza. I think my body was telling me I needed the carbs.

But it sounds like you're on a pretty good dietary program. Wish I could keep to something like that.

Throw in a little excercise and you'll be healthily smaller in just a few weeks.

I don't drink hardly anything other than coffee and water. Cost can be a problem, but I find that basic fresh veggies are still pretty reasonably priced. We'll have to see how Trump's war on the economy goes long term on that one, though. I don't eat the higher priced grains, but I do insist on any bread I eat be high fiber, at least.

Best of luck and stay strong. People around here are mostly pretty supportive.

anybody named applegrove is alright in my book.

I named myself after them all. Washington seems beautiful. Never been but I bet it is as beautiful as BC.

Eastern Washington is dryer, more like southern California, but with real winters.

I guess there is an arid region in BC also. Saw it on a train travelogue about trips around BC a while back. Never knew that before. But south western BC is pretty much the same as Western WA. Lush, green, rainy.

The rest is just regular forest, mixed hardwood and evergreen in the lower elevations, mostly conifers in the higher elevations.

ash that they collected after the eruption.... so i feel i've connected with Washington.

terrible that that is the case isn't it?
Hows the cherry sweetened coffee?? Does it work??
Roadside stands are your friend in the summer!!

chemically means that nothing gets stored as fat. I saw that Michael Barishnikov on Sex and the City said that Russians flavour their coffee or tea with cherries. So I bought some when my sister told me I could not use stevie or any sugar or sugar substitute. I put the cherries in frozen. And since I don't like my coffee hot it works. It doesn't really up the sugar flavour. But i like it. Maybe I should thaw them first.

Never heard of it before and I'm going to try it. Absolutely no sugar substitutes. Cane sugar if you absolutely have to. Adding a walk around the block or a short jog would seem like the key to speed things up. Glad you are trying something new.

like bread or potatoes.

my point i guess (I should've been clearer..) is the sugar substitutes are double bad. Yes NO sugar is great. I think you can get pure cherry concentrate wo sugar. It's so strong and thick. Woot.

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Anyhow. I'll let my cherries melt overnight and see if that doesn't help. I do use balsamic vinegar.

That's tough. I've recently joined Weight Watchers. They have helped me to lose almost 60 lbs. I'm approaching my goal weight. When I reach it - I get to stop paying after I prove I can maintain it for 3 weeks.

It costs but for me it has been worth it. Don't try for 5 lbs every week. They (WW) recommend a weight loss of about 2 pounds per week. Eating out is bad and processed foods are bad. Prepare at home and eat whole foods is the biggest thing that I've learned and am still learning.

blood pressure down to normal. Feeling way better. Lighter on my feet...

Now I'm trying to set my life up so that I can keep it off. That will be the hard part. Particularly, say, 3 years from now... or anytime in the indefinite future.

Congratulations...you must be an inspiration to others in your WW group. The freebie is a great incentive for both you and the others in your group.

One of my friends used to make it a point to find and pick up and hold a five pound roast or bag of potatoes at the supermarket every time she lost another 5 pounds. It made the accomplishment more real.

At this point in your journey, you've lost the equivalent of a primary school aged child!

Yes, I am an avid (previously overweight) backpacker. All winter I worked to increase the load in my pack starting at 15lbs up to what it is now - 40lbs. When I put that pack on I realize that I've lost more than that. It is very inspiring! I'm actually less on my feet with my full training pack than I was on January 1st stark naked.

I use to weigh 25o pounds....I now weigh 140 pounds...I lost half of myself. I did it by walking my darling puppy and cut my food intake from one helping of a meal rather than three helpings. I did not change my diet only ate less. I have kept the weight of for 20 years.

I'm trying to get there too.

beans and seeds, nothing goes to fat when you digest. Good for the gut. I use balsamic vinegar to make it tasty, or real parmesan grated. Big portions of veggies. Normal portion of protein and a little good fat like olive oil (a little bit of butter if need be). Healthy fats like eggs, nuts and seeds, and avocados.

I get around on my bicycle when the weather is good.

And I enjoy it too!

I even have TUNES, thanks to using mp3 players.

I will keep it up.

That’s both terrific and healthy!

was not as healthy as they say. he recommended an egg. of course, i hate eggs. oh well. he calls himself a pegan. 1/2 paleo/half vegan. low fat dairy bad. high fat ok. BUTTER OK!

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cut oats are not rolled oats. I think they have more fiber. I really need something once a day.

he was anti wheat. or he wanted that food pyramid turned upside down.

Getting started on a goal is a big step.

You should be very proud.

Losing weight is very difficult for most people. I don't know what you weigh or how much you're trying to lose, but I do know this...

Drastic changes are hard to maintain. If what you're doing is a stretch from what you normally do, it's likely that you won't keep up the new routine. And if finances figure into that it becomes even more difficult. Sometimes even the slightest change is what is needed.

You didn't ask for advice, but I'll give some... lose it slowly (like you are) and give yourself a "cheat" every now an then so that you don't feel like you're completely missing out.

I will not be discouraged when I start to plateau. I'm ready for that.