Vicki J.

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to have more energy, to ward off type 2 diabetes, which runs in my family, to ease my chronic back pain and to enable me to do things I never would have attempted when I was overweight.

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: berries

Favorite Sinful Food: pizza/powdered donuts

My Preferred Method of Exercise: yoga/walking

My Approach to Weight Loss: a day at a time

My Weight Loss Program: I don't follow a program

My Diet Plan: Gluten Free Diet

Fitness/Exercise Apps: mapmywalk

Fitness Devices: Sync activity tracker

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
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-0.4% Since last weigh-in
0% 1-Month Change
-1.7% Lifetime Change

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Things I've noticed
by Vicki - 08/08/2014 9:10AM

As I sit here in week 3 there are certain things I have noticed that have changed since I started Di... Read More ›

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adrienne121

Great post Vicki!!! You're doing an amazing job, & your changes are so invigorating!!! I'm sooo proud of you!!! Keep up the good work!!! :-)

HapiCampr

Hey Vicki!!! I just saw this blog and I LOVE IT!!! You've made so many positive changes! You are a winner and a hero of mine!!!
10,000 steps
by Vicki - 07/23/2014 6:28AM

I am not going to lie, some days that number is a hard one to reach. I never realized how much activ... Read More ›

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Hootiecat

Hi Vicki, I know what you are going through. I've been trying to average 10000 steps per day for one year and I am at 82% of that goal. The first thing I do in the morning is clip my omron to my pajamas and don't take it off until bedtime. I am taking long walks in The morning for at least one hour but when I don't, I just find reasons to walk. Park farther away from work or the store, pace when I am at home cooking or whatever and many times I will just walk back and forth in my house to get the steps in. I will put on my earphones and just walk in the house.
I don't get too concerned about speed, that comes naturally over time. All I want is those steps. Good luck to you, I'd say you are well on your way.

Michelle G.

What are you using to track your steps?
water, water everywhere...
by Vicki - 07/21/2014 9:18AM

OMG I seriously think if I drink anymore water right now I will float away~Got my first liter in and... Read More ›

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Rachel f.

lolol...I agree super cold or with a ton of tiny crushed ice and through a straw or a sports cap. I also put a lemon in it or sometimes a pinch of koolaid powder. I think Im weird sometimes cuz I can drink so much more water that way than just a glass. Soda is still a struggle for me, but hoping to have it completely out of my diet soon.
Good job on starting your day off right!

Anne F.

Good work! I, too, am not a huge fan of water. I've started slicing up a piece of fruit and adding a few leaves of basil or mint to mine. Makes it sooooo much better. I enjoy strawberries, lemons, cucumbers and melon the most. Keep it up!
Weigh in day
by Vicki - 07/20/2014 7:50AM

So I finally got to weigh in and it was accepted. This just became real. I wasn't shocked by any mea... Read More ›

My journey
by Vicki - 07/18/2014 9:18AM

This has been a long time coming. I have always struggled with my weight but even more so after the ... Read More ›

jennifer d.

Thanks for sharing! I can totally relate, as my grandfather was that figure for me. He never picked on me for my weight and always seemed to just enjoy my company. I know how hard it is when you are grieving. For me, it was easier to eat pizza than deal with my feelings. Good luck on your journey :-)