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Forum: Weight Loss Support 03-20-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,268
Posted By lovingsam
I wondered the same thing too when I started. ...

I wondered the same thing too when I started. Turning 40 was what got me going on this weight loss journey, but I also wondered if I was getting too old to do this. I haven't quite lost 50 pounds...
Forum: Calorie Counters 03-09-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,640
Posted By lovingsam
I save the majority of my calories for evening so...

I save the majority of my calories for evening so I can eat dinner with the family. It has really worked for me. I actually struggle more on days when I somehow end up eating a lot of my calories...
Forum: Exercise! 03-09-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By lovingsam
I stretch before I walk, which helps quite a bit....

I stretch before I walk, which helps quite a bit. I also start off slow (which I consider my warm up) and gradually increase my speed over about a five minute window. I will say though, that when I...
Forum: Calorie Counters 03-09-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,841
Posted By lovingsam
For me personally, I know that my only chance at...

For me personally, I know that my only chance at being successful at this long term is by counting calories during maintenance. I don't mind though. I think it might even be hard for me to stop...
Forum: Calorie Counters 02-25-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,184
Posted By lovingsam
Great advice so far! I second all of it! One...

Great advice so far! I second all of it! One thing that has helped me is keeping a weight loss journal. Not just what I ate and what I weighed, but I write down what's going on in my life and how...
Forum: Does it Work? 02-20-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,698
Posted By lovingsam
When I first started exercising I used my Wii Fit...

When I first started exercising I used my Wii Fit and I found it very motivativng. It was fun and it provided me with a good workout at the time. I enjoyed charting my weight loss too. My only...
Forum: Calorie Counters 02-19-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,127
Posted By lovingsam
I love the feeling I get from calorie counting. ...

I love the feeling I get from calorie counting. I feel knowledgeable and in control. I never felt that way about food or eating before going on this journey. I much prefer this way of life!
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-15-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,176
Posted By lovingsam
I used to find it very embarrassing to discuss my...

I used to find it very embarrassing to discuss my weight loss. I avoided talking about it with others whenever I could. I am getting a bit better about it now. I realized that people who see me,...
Forum: General chatter 02-13-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 531
Posted By lovingsam
Whole grain mini-bagels maybe? I like the...

Whole grain mini-bagels maybe? I like the Cherrios idea from above too.
Forum: General chatter 02-12-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By lovingsam
Great episode! The injuries made me cringe a bit...

Great episode! The injuries made me cringe a bit though. Really looking forward to watching this season!
Forum: General chatter 02-10-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,842
Posted By lovingsam
I held my son back from entering kindergarten for...

I held my son back from entering kindergarten for an extra year. It was obvious that he just needed that extra time to mature and gain more preparedness for the demands of school. I was really glad...
Forum: General chatter 02-10-2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 648
Posted By lovingsam
My husband can be very supportive of me, but...

My husband can be very supportive of me, but there are also times he seems somewhat resentful of me too. I know deep down he is very proud of what I have accomplished, but I do think there is part...
Forum: General chatter 02-10-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By lovingsam
Another great discussion board that we used when...

Another great discussion board that we used when we were planning our trip to Disney a few years back is http://www.disboards.com. People there are very knowledgeable and very willing to help answer...
Forum: General chatter 02-09-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,296
Posted By lovingsam
I am always cold now too. It has made for a...

I am always cold now too. It has made for a miserable winter, and that's saying something considering I'm from Texas! I am always in a jacket or wrapped up in a sweater, even on mild days. I am...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-05-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,848
Posted By lovingsam
I've learned that I can actually do things I...

I've learned that I can actually do things I never thought I could do...like jog.
That plateaus do...eventually...end.
That a pound or so a week actually does add up to a pretty good number...
Forum: Calorie Counters 02-05-2010, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By lovingsam
I aim for between 1300-1600 a day. That seems to...

I aim for between 1300-1600 a day. That seems to be a comfortable range for me. I started January 2009 at 182 lbs and now I am at 137 lbs. I guess that is pretty slow progress, but I knew the...
Forum: Calorie Counters 02-05-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,950
Posted By lovingsam
I love calorie counting because I feel in control...

I love calorie counting because I feel in control of what I am doing. I have boundaries, but inside of those boundaries I have some freedom too. If I want to eat out or have that little piece of...
Forum: Chicks in Control 01-29-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 28,929
Posted By lovingsam
Clam chowder at Sweet Tomatoes today and it...

Clam chowder at Sweet Tomatoes today and it wasn't easy. I really love clam chowder. I am proud of myself though!
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-29-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,494
Posted By lovingsam
I think it has been pretty fun. At first I got a...

I think it has been pretty fun. At first I got a lot of enjoyment from watching the numbers go down on the scale. It's strange how addicting that is. Then when my weight loss slowed, I did get a...
Forum: Exercise! 01-27-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,234
Posted By lovingsam
I have done the jogging in place on the Wii Fit...

I have done the jogging in place on the Wii Fit too. It's nice being able to watch something on TV while the Wiimote keeps me updated on how much longer I have to go. I did find however that when I...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-23-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,695
Posted By lovingsam
I generally have one splurge meal a month...

I generally have one splurge meal a month (usually surrounding a special occassion) and I don't feel it has effected my overall weight loss that much. However, if I were to splurge like that every...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-20-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,928
Posted By lovingsam
Calorie counting and walking/jogging for exercise...

Calorie counting and walking/jogging for exercise helped me lose my weight. And sites like this one have provided me with invaluable info and support, especially when I get stuck and I'm not sure...
Forum: General Diet Plans and Questions 01-18-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 881
Posted By lovingsam
Over the past year I had many many many weeks...

Over the past year I had many many many weeks where I didn't see a drop on the scale. Sometimes I could pinpoint it to how I was eating or a lack of exercise. But sometimes I was perfectly on plan...
Forum: Calorie Counters 01-18-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 904
Posted By lovingsam
I also think that perhaps upping your calories...

I also think that perhaps upping your calories would be a good idea. You need to feed your body to keep your metabolism going strong and give your body the energy it needs to exercise. You could try...
Forum: Calorie Counters 01-18-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By lovingsam
Personally, I think one of the keys to sucessful...

Personally, I think one of the keys to sucessful long term weight loss isn't necessarily being perfect all the time. It's being able to get back on track after we've been less than perfect. Someone...
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