Teresa in Texas

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I don't mind being overweight but I want to be as healthy as possible and that means finding a new lower weight along with daily exercise. I am sick and tired of eating compulsively. Time for me to break the cycle!!

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Favorite Health Food: Fruit & Veggies

Favorite Sinful Food: Cheddar's Chocolate Cake

My Preferred Method of Exercise: Walking

My Approach to Weight Loss: Just taking it one day at a time...

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

My Diet Plan: I don't follow a plan

Fitness/Exercise Apps: Map My Fitness, MyFitnessPal, Spark People

Fitness Devices: FitBit

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
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+1.5% Since last weigh-in
0% 1-Month Change
+15.4% Lifetime Change

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Dieting for 35 years
by Teresa in Texas - 12/29/2015 7:55PM

Going to give it another try. I am back up to my highest weight and my mobility is extremely limited... Read More ›

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Cara H.

To me the best "diet" is one that you can maintain long term. Are you on a calorie tracking app/website? I use My Fitness Pal. It seems to have the best database of foods and is the easiest to add your own recipes to, in my opinion. Knowledge is power. Sometimes just seeing the in and out can do the trick. It's definitely eye opening. Some people have been amazed that I lost 40 pounds without giving up anything. What I did instead was to invest in a digital kitchen scale and a couple sets of measuring cups and spoons. Then, I weighed/measured and tracked everything. If I wanted chips for a snack, I'd check to see if I had the extra calories for the day (I try to put in the three big meals in the morning to help plan room for the cravings). If I did, I'd measure out some. Sometimes just seeing how many calories I had left convinced me to skip the chips, sometimes not. If I didn't have the extra calories, I'd either chose a different snack or go work out. You can do this. Measure and track everything. Prepackage snacks that are good for you AND that you LIKE to help you choose those over the junk. Make sensible choices that limit but don't eliminate what you really want. You can do this.
Feeling like a failure!!!
by Teresa in Texas - 04/10/2015 9:20PM

It is always amazing how quickly my body gains weight back.   I have been slacking and it shows.  My... Read More ›

Zita

You can do this. Rough days happen to us all. But think of this as a marathon, not a sprint...you are in this for the long haul and one day at a time, you will get there. :)

Gina

I never gain an ounce, I gain pounds. It's frustrating for sure! You can do it though. 30 mins of yoga is great!! At some point when your doing 45 mins you'll think back to this post and smile
Hubby is home
by Teresa in Texas - 11/01/2014 7:49PM

Hubby was on a business trip for about 5 days.  I did really well with no cheating.  Now that he is ... Read More ›

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HapiCampr

You can do it!

Chrissy

You got this Teresa ;))).....

My biggest problem is bread & sweets...candy, cookies, cakes...& Chocolate ;)))
You name it...I shove it in my mouth..
.until I started DB....
There are so many healthy recipes...that satisfy my sweet tooth & keep me on track ;)))
I've even written blogs on healthy Peanut Butter Cups ;))) so so good
Good luck to you ;)))
Confused with limits
by Teresa in Texas - 10/30/2014 10:13PM

I am on day 3 and I am down about 5 pounds.  I was going to post an update to my weight but I saw so... Read More ›

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Adrienne

Don't be afraid to update your weight: here's the truth: while your loss so far is AWESOME and you are ROCKING IT, the truth is, your loss will *probably* not continue at the same pace. Believe me, you most likely will NOT keep losing 5 lbs every 3 days...so update your weight! You will still be within the limits of the DB

HapiCampr

Hey Teresa...this game hasn't actually started yet. Are you referring to another game? Your official weigh in won't happen for a few more days as far as I know...good luck! And, the beginning usually goes fast then it slows to a more normal rate.
Doing the 10% for 6 months...
by Teresa in Texas - 10/28/2014 10:13PM

Just getting my mind set that I just spent money to lose weight and I purchased nothing!  LOL  But i... Read More ›

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Adrienne

You CAN do it! And while it is true that you have purchased nothing TANGIBLE yet, look at it this way: you have purchased a 6 month membership in an exclusive online support community, you have purchased a "lotto" or "raffle" ticket with the chance to win big $$$ at the end, and you have purchased accountability and motivation for the next six months. And like you say, we have all spent MORE $ on all kinds of stuff, (especially FOOD, lol), and have gotten WAY less of a return on investment. This will be WORTH IT!