Lose weight the fun way.

Something is always better than nothing when it comes to exercise. I try to do something every day, no matter how small, just so it stays part of my routine. So, good for you!!

Willpower

by Sarah - 09/11/2014 11:09AM

Bad news: Willpower is a limited resource. Good news: Willpower can be supplanted by habit, once the... Read More ›

Shauna

Interesting. But I think willpower in relation to health can be self-perpetuating - the more you use it the easier it gets (that's somewhere between when you start using willpower and when the new thing becomes a habit). Maybe that's why we need lots of rest when we're doing things that require more willpower?

Gale R

Once you get in the groove...it gets easier, not easy, but easier. Yes we can (actually, I have....I just need to maintain.....and, I want others to do what I did) !!

Outthinking my brain

by Sarah - 09/10/2014 11:26AM

Knowing I needed a source of daily inspiration on the go, I downloaded an app called "My Diet Coach"... Read More ›

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Sarah E.

Exactly right! I'll sometimes log the food I bring to work before I eat it for extra motivation to eat well.

Denise K.

Right there with you, if I put my w/o clothes out, water bottle filled, towel in bag, I do it. I even go so far as to put my keys next to my bag (I get up at 4:30am, easier to find when only one eye open!) Whatever it takes I say!

Social Eating

by Sarah - 09/09/2014 9:45AM

Food is social for me. One of my favorite ways to connect with people is by sharing a meal or ice cr... Read More ›

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Jojo

You are focused ....some days are easier than others! As for as socializing, my temptation is the Wine! On weekends, my hubby and I forget about the diet and usually gain back what we have tried so hard to lose during the week! Willpower on weekends sux! I have to be more disciplined ..... Dietbet makes it more interesting! I am ready to see a new me in 28 days! I hope that for all of you too, let's have fun together and I am sure we can do this!

LizzyinJapan

I can relate to people offering food, insisting I should just try some or just have one piece. After about 6 months of me explaining my diet plan, they FINALLY stopped asking. You just have to be strong, and dont be afraid to offend your family members. Sometimes the closest people in your life can be your worst enemy when it comes to dieting. They don't understand what you are doing and don't want to see you make big changes in your life.
It's great they made a cake for the BBQ. Why do you have to destroy your diet just to make them happy? Make yourself happy and control your choices. :) Stand up to your family and eventually they will understand your journey and support you!

Counting Calories

by Sarah - 09/08/2014 9:58AM

One of my biggest mental challenges is going to be counting calories. I'm going to be using the Lose... Read More ›

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Sarah E.

Thank you! That really is what it's about. I also find myself more able to discern between emotional hunger and physical hunger. If my mind is screaming for high-calorie comfort food and I know my calorie count is about where it should be, that's emotional hunger, not physical.

Jojo

Check out the Super Shred Diet (Ian K Smith, MD). You are never hungry on this diet! I love it! I just have to remember that weekends count too, and we like Wine, so, it's hard to change some habits!

Day Zero

by Sarah - 09/07/2014 3:06PM

Welcome to Day Zero. I weighed in for my first DietBet this morning. Whoof. That was the highest I'd... Read More ›

Kimberly

Thank you for sharing! I can totally relate, about the timing. I've got a big birthday coming up in three months, so I know what you mean. We are gonna rock this thing out!
Kimberly

LizzyinJapan

Great decision to make permanent changes to your life! You can do it :)

Sarah E.

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