Found yet another diet…the Little Black Dress diet. On this website you can get the first week’s diet as well as a free diet profile. It’s worth looking at. I only worked out today for an hour and half. I decided I don’t want to burn myself out. It only amounted

As I mentioned last week, I had bought two journals, one to write down everything I eat, and another Christian thoughts and prayers for the day. Needless to say, I haven’t started either one. I have to be the worst procrastinator. Perhaps tomorrow….I start both of them.

I weighed myself before I went to the gym this morning…lost 3 more pounds….this was a two week period. I’m happy but sure wish it was coming off faster. I know I need to snack on healthier food at night….that is my worst downfall. At least tonight, I ate fresh

I got up later than normal so I didn’t have time to make a post before I went to the gym. I drank my cup of green tea before I left. I grabbed my Ipod and 3 bottles of flavored propel water and went to the gym. I spent 2 hours on the treadmill for another 900 calories. I was

I wanted to share this success story in which a woman used Weight Watchers and Curves to successfully lose weight. I have never tried the Weight Watchers program. I have tried Curves and didn’t care for it. I’m not sure if they are all the same. The one in my town only

To motivate myself at the gym today, I just kept telling myself, you’re gonna lose weight one pound at a time. I had my Ipod playing, and humming along walking on the treadmill. I walked over 7 miles which equaled 900 calories. It took me two hours and 10 minutes to walk that

I just got home from my xmas shopping adventure. I was out there with a lot of other nuts at 5:00 am power shopping. Lots of sales…lots of stores. I walked the mall a couple of times not to mention all the stores I hit inbetween on end and the other. Of course, I had several

I’ve been reading about various weight loss supplements. I’ve tried many of them over the years with little success. In fact, I remember one time a doctor giving me an article to read on a test done on rats taking diet pills…..they got fatter when they quit. That

I just got home from the gym. I worked out for 3 hours and burnt off 1550 calories. I’ve never worked that hard before. I even did a few of the weight machines when I was done. I sure don’t have any strength in my arms. That is an area I’m going to have to work. I

Well, I couldn’t even write yesterday….it was such a bad day for me. I had a hard time sleeping the night before. Of course, I was able to fall asleep about 5 am and slept until 9. I was too tired to go to the gym. At 9:30, mom and I went shopping. We were out and about

My will power sure stinks when I go out to eat. Mom and I went shopping and she wanted to stop and eat lunch. I hate to say no because she needs to gain weight and usually doesnt eat lunch.I ended up getting two chocolate phosphates and a taco salad el grande. I ate half for lunch

Well, I went to the gym this morning expecting to have a nice visit with my friend while I worked out. We were suppose to meet around 8:15. I’m glad I took my Ipod with me. I actually managed to walk on the treadmill for an entire hour…..that burnt off 445 calories. YIPPEEEI

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I’ve got no plans for today other than going to church. I’m starting my day with my green tea as usual. I dont feel hungry yet, so just I’ll wait until I get home to eat. I can’t go out to eat today, after eating at KFC yesterday. I’ve got a treadmill

I’m glad I went now. I only stayed for an hour and 20 minutes…burnt off 575 calories. I ran into Michelle there. I use to work out with her before. I quit there and joined the YMCA. I don’t care for their equipment, so I just quit exercising altogether. We are going

As time goes on….an we spend more and more on diet products…people keep producing more programs for us. I was just reading about a new one called The Bread for Life Diet. I know I’m not a nutritionist, but I just can’t see me eating 12 slices of bread a day.

I was procrastinating this morning…making excuses for myself why not to go excercise. It’s kind of funny now we can have two personalities at once. One side of me saying, “you know how good you felt after you went yesterday” and the other side says…”.there

As I posted yesterday, I am still having trouble reducing the amount of diet coke I drink every day. Yesterday was a successful day for me on that front……I only drank one!!! That is definitely a record for me. I know it was easier for me to quit smoking. I am drinking

I started the day with a hot cup of green tea and then off to the gym. I just got home. I burned off 625 calories. That took about an hour and 40 minutes. I used the following machines: rowing machine treadmill nustep machine (uses arms and legs) sci-fit (uses arms only) I just

I’ve decided to go to the Life Fit exercise progam today. I’ve been spending a lot of time reading about how much exercise is needed to produce weight loss. Since my goal is to lose 30 pounds in two months, I need to add/change my daily habits to increase my weight loss. I’m

I forgot to weigh myself before I ate breakfast. I was kicking myself before I got on the scale..already making excuses for myself if I hadn’t lost any weight. YIPPEE…I’m down 2 more pounds. I know 4 pounds in two weeks doesn’t seem like much. I just keep reminding

I was just reading an article written by a nutritionist working for University of Illinois. A variety of good snacks listed. I wanted to share this with everyone.

I started my day with a cup of hot tea and a bowl of Great Grains cereal by Post. I spend so much time reading. The more I learn, the more I want to read to continue learning. I just read an article which stated only 25 to 35 percent of people take weight off successfully. I’ve

I’m starting my day as usual, with a steaming cup of green tea. I’ll eat breakfast when I get home from church. I’m going to have oatmeal today. Losing weight is a mental battle as well as a physical one. I find myself being so impatient. I want to be able to twitch

I’m starting my day off with a cup of hot tea and a piece of watermelon. I just threw away my chocolate covered graham cracker cookies. They are my worst enemy. I’ve always loved cookies and milk in the middle of the night. I had two at 5 am and went back to bed….then

I was just reading this article on the research of a hormone called Obestatin which has shown to curb hunger. It sure sounds promising, even if it may be 5-10 years down the road. Of course my day started with my husband calling on the phone and me having to run up to his work. I

Mom and I drove to the cemetary this afternoon to check on the flags. There were lots of flags missing. We used all we had and still need more. We ran to several stores and none of which had those type of flags. Sure, a flag with a pole to display it from your house. They had a few

The wind was howling all night. It made me wonder, if that is what it sounds like on the barren northern tundra. Perhaps I watch too much tv. The yards are covered with leaves. The trees look like brown sticks poking into the sky. I’m not sure if it’s winter I dislike

I’m hoping I can fall asleep tonight. I was reading about the correlation between enough sleep and weight loss. It seems everything is interelated. It reminds me of that song when I was growing up: The hip bone ’s connected to the knee bone the knee bone ’s connected

I didn’t get to sleep until 4 am. I’m not sure why I tossed and turned all night. It is just so maddening to lay there and just watch the darn clock. When I got up, (9 am) my husband, mom and I went shopping. I didnt even have time for a cup of tea. They were raring

Today was weigh-in day. I closed my eyes and got on the scale. It’s funny the things that run through your mind in just a split second. Opened them……woo hoo….lost 2 pounds. Of course, I want it to come off faster than that……..so…….tomorrow,

I’m sitting here drinking my greeen tea and doing so research. After reading about diabetesI was surprised to see there are lots of complications that can go with it. When my daughter was real young (about 3), she was a borderline diabetic. She is 33 now, so I don’t remember

I found a helpful website to measure my fat, Dr Halls BMI. I have a long way to go to be in the perfect range. The phone rang as I was sleeping this morning. My husband forgot a clipboard he needed for work. So, I jumped up, washed my wild looking hair and out the door mom and I

I don’t know what it is about the weekends…..but they are the worst for me. Junk food and snacks become by best friends. So, today, instead of eating a couple of candy bars for lunch, I ate a piece of watermelon. Actually surprising how good it was. I’ve made myself

I’ve been reading about this topic this evening. I’ve known 4 people that have had this surgery. Only one of them had no problems after the surgery. These people had their surgery several years ago. Perhaps the methods are better these days. After reading this woman’s

Well, three more days and it will be time to jump on that scale. I’m tempted to now..but I’m holding off. I wonder if I’ll be happy or discouraged. Just gonna keep praying. I know I am doing better than before I started this blog. Yet I know, I could do much more.

As I approach these golden years, (I’m 54) my health is showing it. I went to the doctor’s about a year ago and found out I had high blood pressure and I was also retaining water. I’m now taking: Tarka (blood pressure pill) Triamtere (water pill) I didnt think

I took my walk with the dog….maybe I should say she took me for a walk. I decided I need to buy a pedometer. I’l like to know how far I am walking. I know I should be picking up speed over time. Who knows…perhaps a 5/10K next year~~It’s good to set goals.

Good morning….starting my day with prayer and a cup of green tea. This tea sure isnt very strong. I think I might just try two bags with my next cup. I’ve been reading about bread in various diets. So I have determined, that everything is all right to eat…as long

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I’ve been doing some reading. It takes 3500 calories to make a pound. Women can lose weight consuming 1200-1500 calories per day. Men can lose by consuming 1500-1800 calories per day. The ideal weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. It sounds easy enough…but bad habits

It has turned out to be a beautiful day. I had some fresh pineapple for breakfast.(I bought it for my son, which he didn’t eat before he left.) My mom and I went to the cemetery today to check on veteran’s flags. There was an article in the local paper saying they could

Aaron went back home yesterday…..a 10 hour drive. I miss him so much. The house is so darn quiet. Even the dog is still looking for him. Meadow (the dog) spent half the day sniffing around the front porch where Aaron had kept his stuff while he was here. I checked around the

Today I am starting my day off with prayer. I forgot to mention, I quit smoking on July 28th, cold turkey. I had been praying and praying for God’s help. When I got up that morning, I just knew it was the day. I must say, I feel better. I had been smoking for over 30 years

I planned on posting again last night..but as things usually go…I got engrossed in a book. (reading a good series by Tim Layne and Jerry Jenkins called “Left Behind”) I bought them from various people on ebay so they weren’t so expensive. I found a great snack

Good morning!! I got on the scale and have my official starting weight…ugh!! Last night I was trying to analyze what factored into my weight gain. (I was able to keep my weight off for 3 years) There were 3 things that stood out for me. stress at work death of my father/left