Posted on January 2, 2016

I just weighed in for my first diet bet of 2016 and YIKES! I am 6.4 pounds higher than my start weight last time around. That was painful. But then again, there is a reason I am feeling the need to do this again. I started a new job in September, trying to figure out how to fit my work outs in, and what work out I am going to do. We have a goal of walking the stairs 3 times a day (8.5 flights). That's a start, but I know from experience that isn't enough. Also, I was doing nutrisystem last year, but I got tired of the gas that I got with their food. I bought all the 21 day fix stuff and the shakeology, but that never really caught on. So, back to the basics, I know if I exercise 5 days a week and keep my food choices healthy the weight will come off. I think I am going to check out the livestrong website, I hear they have a good food tracker. Going to work out and maybe I will have some clarity. Good luck anyone, and I am open to suggestions when it comes to figuring out exactly what work outs I am going to do and what food plan to follow.

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01/03/2016 6:04PM

Thanks!

01/02/2016 12:52PM

I agree with your decision not to use Nutrisystem or any artificial weight lose food program. I used Fitness Pal and it was the best way for me to keep track of my calorie intake and calories burned through exercise. I found a Fitbit to help as well. I used homemade soups and salads (cutting way back on the dressings) And lean meat and veggies. It is now automatic for me to order a side of veggies in place of fries when eating out. ( I do share fries with someone else when I go to McD but I refuse to eat them unless they are fresh!) I hate soggy fries. Good luck with the new start and have fun finding a program that works for you.

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juli

The homemade soups sounds wonderful, time to pull my crockpot out again

Louise

01/02/2016 11:00AM

You will do WONDERFUL! What game are you in? I am having a game as is my hubs (who needs players to play!) but since we are DB Friends I will get to read all your blog posts! SO YAY!!!! I am so close to goal that this spring is going to be a struggle! I will have to push myself to do more while eating clean (not less!) I am thinking of doing my first 8 week yoga class.. I know nothing about yoga so this will be a challenge but I think I read somewhere that you need to surprise your muscles occacsssionally... SURPRISE!!! hahha keep posting - lets try stuff and share what works and what doesn't work! --- please forgive my shameless advertising for my hubs game - just in case you or anyone else wants to play in more than one game - we are allowed 3 at a time I believe -https://www.dietbet.com/games/76203HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 4% is only 1% a week!

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Louise

You are so sweet. I do find myself looking at myself often in mirrors! haha But with clothes on. Clothes off and there's a bit of sagging skin here and there. So this year I am going to work on toning I think. Lotions, oils and toning. ;-) Hubs game starts January 5th. It was Jan 3rd but Dietbet moved it back to the 5th to give him a chance to get players. I am hoping he can get some from work. We will see. ;-)

juli

I am in the Chris and Heidi Powell dietbet. Hope your husband gets enough players for his