HEY MISSY ~ No, I don't have a blog, but I did think about it recently; just to journal down my thoughts and progress. I was just telling someone in another forum a bit about my life and dieting history the other day, in the SONOMA THREAD.
My plan is similar to the MEDITERRANEAN style of eating; MOSTLY WHOLE FOODS, IN MODERATION (I use portions as my base); like in the SONOMA plan, you use plates and bowls to limit your portion sizes. I did clean out my house of all foods that cause me a problem, and I am fortunate that my DH supports me in that. I can keep muffins, vanilla ice cream, and skim milk puddings in my home and not binge on them. We use cones or fruit nappies (very small bowls) to keep portion sizes down.
The plan is very simple ~ a healthy breakfast, a sensible lunch, and a light dinner. ie cereal of choice and fruit for breakfast; sandwich, soup and fruit for lunch; and lean meat with 2-3 veggies and 1/4 plate carb like whole potatoes or brown rice (salad is a freebie always). On occasion, we have eggs and toast with fruit for breakfast just cuz I like to. Snacks are a bran muffin, cheese, or fruits & nuts, mostly. Once a week, (usually Sunday) we have a light dessert.
I walk mostly, but do some hand weights, toning exercises, rowing, ski-walking, and swimming when I can for exercise. Some days are better than others; I do have physical challenges (so I post over there too), but try not to let them get in my way. I'm doing much better now that I've lost some weight; I am so grateful for that cuz I feel so much better now than before.
I was put on a diet when I was 15 years old to lose 25 lbs, which I did; but I promptly put it all back on, with interest. I have spent most of my adult life dieting becuz that's what the doctors and specialists told us to do; but, I honestly believe that I've dieted myself right into obesity.
I got very jaded for awhile becuz of that; so I stopped dieting about ten years ago; and I quit smoking just over five years ago. After falling ill a couple of years ago; I just knew that I had to do something for myself to get this weight off; it was so confining and made me feel so uncomfortable and insecure about myself.
After losing over 70 lbs, I gained a bit back last winter (8 lbs) and then plateaued for awhile; that's why I came to this site. I still have a long way to go, MISSY; so, now I am setting smaller goals of 10 lbs at a time; this isn't so daunting for me. I am heading downwards again as I lost 2 lbs in July ...
By the way, check the Weigh Down thread in this forum; EZMONEY lists a link to the Sorrels, a couple that have lost a huge amount of weight on that program, which is similar to the one I'm on too. I know that you will find them as encouraging as I have (I have even put a copy of their pics and stories onto my PC to read and keep me enthused).
Thank you for your interest; you have come to a great place for support. Just look around for right place for you; I post in the Christian Encouragers and the Dieting with Obstacles forums; both are very positive groups!!! We all have the ability to help each other ...
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