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Old 10-29-2009, 09:35 AM   #16  
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Here's some things that really helped me lose and are helping me to maintain the weight:

- Eat low fat and high fiber small meals and snacks through the day - I found foods that were healthy but still tasted great and were filling...this keeps my metabolism high and my cravings calm
- Small goals - whether it's looking great for an event, seeing an old friend, looking great in a weekend dress, fitting into that hot halloween costume - make small and weekly goals to keep you motivated - it definitely helped when I knew pictures were going to be taken at events I was going to
- Drink water - this fills me up, makes me feel great, and helps flush your system out
- Exercise daily - even if it's walking 30 minutes a day - I walk, do the elliptical, pilates, yoga, and light weights on just my arms - best way to get lean muscle and drop pounds
- Sleep at least 7-8 hours - I found that giving your body the rest it needs helps your body to recoup, stay healthy, and lose weight
- Don't eat late - I don't eat after 7 or 8...if I'm hungry I drink water or a diet soda
- Portion control - I eat small amounts at a time always with water or a diet soda, stop when I'm full (physically move the plate away from you or give it to someone else if you can't stop OR pop a mint or some gum in your mouth), and strategize what I will eat for the day - I count calories and loosely use the weight watchers concept

I've listed more tips, recipes I use, and information I've found on my personal website to help others and keep me on track (on my profile/blog).
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Old 10-30-2009, 10:43 AM   #17  
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Congratulations!! Funny though..you STARTED at a size 8...I would KILL to be able to wear a size 8!

Great job and best of luck maintaining!!

EDIT: I was just going through the Goal threads and happened to see that I was the last one to comment here. I couldn't remember what I wrote, so I decided to check it out. Brought a BIG smile to my face--I am currently wearing a size 8! haha! I've still got a little ways to go to get to goal tho

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Old 03-02-2010, 04:17 AM   #18  
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Here's some things that really helped me lose and are helping me to maintain the weight:

- Eat low fat and high fiber small meals and snacks through the day - I found foods that were healthy but still tasted great and were filling...this keeps my metabolism high and my cravings calm
- Small goals - whether it's looking great for an event, seeing an old friend, looking great in a weekend dress, fitting into that hot halloween costume - make small and weekly goals to keep you motivated - it definitely helped when I knew pictures were going to be taken at events I was going to
- Drink water - this fills me up, makes me feel great, and helps flush your system out
- Exercise daily - even if it's walking 30 minutes a day - I walk, do the elliptical, pilates, yoga, and light weights on just my arms - best way to get lean muscle and drop pounds
- Sleep at least 7-8 hours - I found that giving your body the rest it needs helps your body to recoup, stay healthy, and lose weight
- Don't eat late - I don't eat after 7 or 8...if I'm hungry I drink water or a diet soda
- Portion control - I eat small amounts at a time always with water or a diet soda, stop when I'm full (physically move the plate away from you or give it to someone else if you can't stop OR pop a mint or some gum in your mouth), and strategize what I will eat for the day - I count calories and loosely use the weight watchers concept

I've listed more tips, recipes I use, and information I've found on my personal website to help others and keep me on track (on my profile/blog).


That's really good advice!

I wish i could drink soda after like 8pm... it gives me heartburn if I do!

I find that it helps me when I'm dining out, to cut my food in half and place the other half aside. Or I'll split something with my partner and cut THAT in half. My sister likes to squirt water on her food when she's done if she doesn't want to take it home as leftovers.

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Old 03-02-2010, 06:06 AM   #19  
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Havecake, do u have pics?
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Old 03-25-2010, 10:34 AM   #20  
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I'm a little late, but still, CONGRATS!!! =)
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Old 03-25-2010, 08:48 PM   #21  
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I think that's great. Doing it for your health and looking great is a perk!
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Old 03-26-2010, 03:29 PM   #22  
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That's great! Congrats!
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congrats!!
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Old 05-19-2010, 08:09 PM   #24  
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Congratulations! Thanks for the Tips!
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Old 05-20-2010, 01:52 AM   #25  
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Old 05-28-2010, 11:15 AM   #26  
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Congratulations to you on your weight loss. This gives me hope that I can get there too!

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Old 06-07-2010, 09:54 AM   #28  
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congrats!!
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