I never fall for the get rich quick schemes. I value the money that I have worked so hard for. In the past I have valued my money more than I value my health because I have fell for many fad diets that claim to make you lose weight quick.
I wanted a quick fix to [...]
Posted on September 28th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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I was struggling until elizabetholive sent me this link to You Tube. What an inspiring video. Thank you so much!! I have to share it. It brought tears to my eyes. It made me want to move and stick to the program!!
120 pound Journey
Move, track and stay on point!
Posted on September 25th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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I didn’t make my goal of 100 pounds by my one year anniversary which was September 9th.
I made it to 94 pounds gone, but was frustrated that I didn’t meet my one year goal.
I need motivation again. I am so struggling this week. I am hungry all the time. The thought of veggies turns my [...]
Posted on September 24th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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I have been making my own Greek Yogurt for a while now. I love the tang plain yogurt has but still want sweet fruit with it. I was experimenting the other day with applesauce. I have found a great combination of mixed fruit.
I mixed 2 cups of applesauce, one can of crushed pineapple, and one drained [...]
Posted on September 21st, 2010 by lovestosmile
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Does anyone else go to the store to buy milk and bread and end up walking out with a whole cart of food? The power of temptation overwhelms me at times.
Sometimes I am tempted to buy but fortunately I usually come to my senses before I hit the checkout and put the forbidden items back.
We [...]
Posted on September 20th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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I see many of you out there struggling. I am trying to forge ahead everyday but it is a struggle. You think this is too hard to keep up with. You are tired of the ho hum eating. You want to eat along with everyone else.
Stop and think about how hard being overweight was and [...]
Posted on September 17th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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I have complained about my weight almost 10 years and in only one year it is 75% gone.
Too much time feeling sorry for myself. I should have just buckled down and got rid of it. I would have been enjoying a new figure all that time instead of complaining about that old one.
I am on [...]
Posted on September 15th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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We have to take food out at the recommended portion sizes. After you eat one portion, if you really want more, go back and get another portion.
A recommended portion of ice cream is 1/2 cup. I always want a whole cup. I take a 1/2 cup serving and sometimes I go back for seconds. Seconds [...]
Posted on September 14th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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A few times I was thinking about goal. When I reach goal I may be able to go back to eating normal.
Normal? That wasn’t normal. The way I am eating now should be normal. My new normal way of eating.
Sure, once we reach goal we will be able to eat a bit more than we [...]
Posted on September 12th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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It is not easy to be successful. Whether it is in dieting, the workforce or just everyday life.
It may take everything you have to succeed in this diet journey. Make it the number one priority in your life.
Your life should be the number one, without it, nothing else can happen for you, you would be [...]
Posted on September 9th, 2010 by lovestosmile
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