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Awesome Victory ... on a great NSV!!



I am sure my scale was lighter today .... ... But then .... could it
have been my new technique I discovered? ...... lol

way to go woo hoo

Not TMI! It's a wonderful NSV!! Congrats!!!

I've wanted to add something to this for awhile but honestly couldn't think of anything except clothes fitting better. BUT! Today I saw it! It has probably been this way for a little while but I just didn't take much notice of it. While I was walking this morning I looked down at my feet to make sure my form was good. And. . . Ready? Drum roll, please.


I did not see my stomach protruding further than the "girls"!

That is a big victory for me! Hope this isn't TMI! (too much information)

All you ladies are doing Awesome! ...

Everyone is doing so good!! YAY!!

I'm down 2 pounds. Losing it veeeery slowly but I'm losing!

I am down a whole size in under ware. Had to go buy new.

can fit into last years pants I couldnt fit in and went from a 2x to an xl in shirts

Able to swim with out getting out of breath and up to 90 minutes of swimming

Thank you mates! Yer the best!

What a terrific thing Jan!!!

Edited by: BJAEGER307 at: 7/9/2017 (11:36)

I took off TWO inches from my waist this last week!

eating right
walking
no snacking after dinner

staying within my calorie range, preferably the low end

positive self-talk continues: be my own best friend

get physical: as best I can right now as I recover from knee surgery

continue to eat the foods I love ( salads, pasta with sauce, seasonal fruits like berries and watermelon and the occasional ice cream indulgence) and track every morsel

celebrate successes

stay active ....keeping sneaks by the door or in the trunk
eat mindfully staying in healthy cal range
get enough sleep at night ( 7-8 hours)
journal small daily goals and celebrate each one!

today walk walk and walk

for you Jan!!

Thank you!

That's terrific Jan! Keep it up!

Happy to report ONE pound down from yesterday from making the changes listed in my last post here ...

Lots of veggies and fruits and cutting out cheese and most dairy and red meats.

More fruits and vegetables.
Stay active (my job is very physical)
Less evening snacking.

cutting back on carbs

eatting my fruit and veggies

no snacking after dinner

thanks Cheryla like that

Here's what works best for me:
Lifestyle, not diet.
Feed my body right and make the calories count.
Drink enough water.
Track nutrition.
Stay within calorie range.
Portion control with digital kitchen scale and measuring spoons.
Move my body daily.
Moderation, not deprivation.
Become the healthiest I can be.

I eat what 2B fixes however I am not a diary type guy.. Her menu is always tasty and healthy..My job keeps me on the go full time so my heart rate is up most of the 8 hours I am at work

Such diverse and interesting comments and plans which is great!
I first said that I was going to do the "Eat to live"plan by Dr. Fuhrman.
However as I delved a little farther I find that would be far too restrictive for me. I will however cut way back on fats, since all calories are not equal. Eating only fruits first thing in the morning is how I got two stomach ulcers just a few years back so I won't be repeating that.
I will continue to eat lots of fruits and vegetables as we already do but incorporate more bean dishes in Lieu of meat dishes.
Also started keeping a food diary to see what is working best for me .
To be continued.

Edited by: 2BDYNAMIC at: 7/1/2017 (13:19)

I do the SP tracking for calories and nutrients. I am very slowly dropping the weight and I don't have to ban anything from my menus. I just figure anything I consume as part of the days nutrition. I will add exercise as soon as I am cleared by the foot surgeon.

Like JENARUL I'm doing the 5% summer challenge. I'm on the Firecrackers team.
My goal is 72oz water a day and walk 5 miles a day approx 100 minutes for me

I am doing the Lean Habits program (aka total food freedom) and am slowly losing. I am the happiest I have ever been around food! I don't miss tracking and having to ban foods from my life

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Today the 5% Summer 2017 challenge was launched and I'm on the Spirited Under Dawgs team. This is a specific team challenge where other team members are united and encourage each other for 8 weeks. There are several teams under the challenge and we are racing against each other on a weekly basis. 1 minute of exercise = 1 "mile". We have 7 days to reach our "destination" which this week, we are " traveling" to Easter Island, which is located over 9,000 miles away. There's still a chance to hop on board....here's the link, but it expires at 11:59 pm in your time zone.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/team_
messageboard_thread.asp?board=32511x68
497x67031948

This is my fourth time and I have to say is what has kept me so involved and focusing my goal. I highly recommend this challenge!

I am doing the Curves Complete plan thru my gym. It is a great plan. 20 lbs down since the end of November. Slow & steady wins the race.

July 2017 I need some help from you all. I have stopped losing and I still need about 75 lbs more to lose. If you can email me some suggestions that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you Maribeth for sharing and for that link. Appreciate it! ...

teammates, I am on Eat to Live plan like Betty's sister! And I'm swearing too it makes good sense to eat the way our body were made to utilize essential nutrients. Our body produces cholesterol so we don't need it form animal products We need mother's milk as babies but we are not baby cows (calves) so we don't need cow's milk.
I read Dr. Fuhrman's Eat to Live. I heard about the high nutrient plan years ago but I thought I wasn't eating that much meat. The GI Distress didn't start till this year and more frequently past 2-3 months. Miralax/Duclax relives constipation but I don't want to take drugs/ supplements everyday. (more on blog www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
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nal_individual.asp?blog_id=6380940

My husband, Balsy, grew up vegan in India, adding dairy then eggs when he moved to USA. Occasionally eating meat outside the home, which we will continue. I will have the Miralx/Ducolax as after dinner drink (to avoid any GI distress) ! I guess I was eating way too much on animal protein, since I was the only one eating the chicken and fish. Eating animal protein on special occasions will be okay if the most of the time I am eating nutritious food, 80/20 is the plan! Or 95/5 if it's only one meal a week! Basic plan 4.bp.blogspot.com/-mwL6XgZvVAk/T8eyB
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Everyone find the meal plan that works for you

Edited by: AURA18 at: 6/30/2017 (21:51)

Thanks for the heads up Betty! ... I did not know he recommended a full pound, but in chapter three, he said to eat TWO big green salads a day. I think that can be done for me, as I always eat a large green salad w/ lots of other veggies and drink Green drinks every day, which are robust in all he recommended. But I see what I can drum up at dinner time too. I do know it is going to be good to say bye bye to cheese, and mayonnaise and red meat plus oils. Thanks and good to see you are happy with your plan. Good deal!

Well as of July 1st, I will keep following my low carb/high protein diet. I use several plans combined, include the American Diabetic Diet, plus I'm trying more and more to mainly vegetarian. I use recipes from Spark, Weight Watchers, Eating Well and Cooking Light cookbook.

Jan, just a note, my sister in law who is a total vegetarian, who eats very very healthy, and only does organic produce, she is on the Dr. Fuhrman's Eat to Live plan. She said it was really hard to eat a pound of greens a day. But she swears by this diet. Now that she has cleaned out her body of toxins, she says that once again her body is now in tune. So it will be interesting to see how you like this diet.

On July 1 I am starting Dr. Fuhrman's "Eat to Live"plan.
I bought his book yesterday and I'm just getting started.
On this thread we can chat about what plans we are on and how they are working and open for general comments on what is working for you.

Welcome newbies! Shining up my glass eye to get a better look at ye--oh no--the rocky seas made me drop it and methinks it went over board! Arg! Back to the eye patch! At least my peg leg isn't achy today--it just that pesky Restless Peg Syndrome making me crazy-- pass the rum.

thanks for the invite

I too would like to welcome all the new mates we have aboard the friend-ship!!

Welcome aboard all! Tis a joy to have ye as mates.

I am with 2B welcome to all new members......

Both Seland1967 and 14Jesusgirl! .....Happy to have you here!



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Please do not worry about going out and searching / not all do as it is hard for those working and might take a while to get the hang of it. ........ But if you do visit the thread, 'Have you found treasure today, you will see links from those who did find blogs to share that we want to support ........you just get on the link and post and if it inspires you , click the "Like" feature which is what gets a person featured ..... Join in and have fun!

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and be sure to visit the thread "share something about yourself." ....
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