My daughter is consistently losing 1kg (2.2 pounds) a week (intermittent fasting) and says she isn't even missing the food. She needs to lose another 13 kg (28 pounds) but if she keeps this up, then by mid August she will be perfect.
MrsT’s weigh-in was fine, down two pounds.
She’s very happy with herself right now - we went shopping earlier and for the first time in years, she bought clothes out of the “regular-sized” women’s department (sorry, I don’t know the actual name for it), instead of the Women’s department (which is the actual name of their department for plus sizes - I suppose women who are say, a size 6, aren’t really women, just grown girls with experience, idk. For men, all our clothes are in one department, called…wait for it…Men).
I have to say…her total weight loss since she started (51 weeks ago) is a little over 72 pounds, and I think 30 of that came from her backside. Being respectful here, but it used to be rather…pleasantly plump, and now it looks like the inside of a spoon!
She keeps saying, “I don’t have a butt anymore! I don’t have a butt!” - and I keep agreeing with her.
My doctor has always said that the best way to lose weight is portion control. I put that concept to work about a year ago and have lost 70 lbs so far with a few more to go. I'm pretty close to normal weight for my age and height. I eat exactly what I ate before the process but I cut the portions in half. If I yearn for a bagel I have half a bagel. One scoop of ice cream gets the job done. I cut the size of my pie slices in half. I make hamburgers on an English muffin. I was hungry all the time in the beginning but that disappeared after a couple of weeks as my body became adjusted to the new level of food intake. It isn't a fast process but it works on a steady basis. Eat three meals per day but with a smaller amount of food.So it's that time of year again for me. Time to avoid standing on the scales and accept that I enjoyed Christmas, Wedding Anniversary and a big birthday a little too much, and now need to continue in shedding a few kilos.
I'm still aiming to get back down below 60kg. I can't say what I am now because I'm avoiding the scales. I have a long relationship with them and it mostly involves me not standing on them and not wanting to.
I'm not starting the weight loss this week but will in earnest next week when hubby returns to work. This week will be mostly aiming to reduce what I have been eating and eat the remaining temptations in the house. I'm fine at dieting if and only if the packet isn't open. Once a packet of whatever is open, I have to eat it all. So this week is a case of removing temptation and planning on dropping the calories without actually starting the 'diet'.
My doctor has always said that the best way to lose weight is portion control. I put that concept to work about a year ago and have lost 70 lbs so far with a few more to go. I'm pretty close to normal weight for my age and height. I eat exactly what I ate before the process but I cut the portions in half. If I yearn for a bagel I have half a bagel. One scoop of ice cream gets the job done. I cut the size of my pie slices in half. I make hamburgers on an English muffin. I was hungry all the time in the beginning but that disappeared after a couple of weeks as my body became adjusted to the new level of food intake. It isn't a fast process but it works on a steady basis. Eat three meals per day but with a smaller amount of food.
Diets that change what people eat cause people to give up because they miss their favorite foods. Try the concept. It is tried and true and costs nothing. You appear to be on the right track. Good luck.
Yes, I eat a little of everything. I think it works with any diet. Just keep eating what you enjoy and have always eaten just less of it. Want a chocolate bar? Fine. just eat half of it today and save the rest for another day. Weight loss is nothing more than taking in fewer calories than your metabolism burns. You can do it with a change in what you eat or no change with smaller portions. I think the latter is the way to go. Your body will get accustomed to the lower intake over a fairly short time.A good approach and its beautifully simple. I suppose it depends on having a reasonably balanced diet though.
I'm aware as a new member here, you're not yet aware of my medical issues, so please don't take this as a criticism, it's not. It's an explanation of why what you're saying doesn't work for me. There are also other members on this site who it doesn't work for as well.Yes, I eat a little of everything. I think it works with any diet. Just keep eating what you enjoy and have always eaten just less of it. Want a chocolate bar? Fine. just eat half of it today and save the rest for another day. Weight loss is nothing more than taking in fewer calories than your metabolism burns. You can do it with a change in what you eat or no change with smaller portions. I think the latter is the way to go. Your body will get accustomed to the lower intake over a fairly short time.
No, I wasn't aware. What I recommend will work for any diet but, as you say, not every person. Sorry to hear it.I'm aware as a new member here, you're not yet aware of my medical issues, so please don't take this as a criticism, it's not. It's an explanation of why what you're saying doesn't work for me. There are also other members on this site who it doesn't work for as well.
It's a great time of year to go from what I've heard.MrsT is another 2.2 pounds down, total weight loss at the one-year point is 74.4 pounds.
She’s psyching herself up for putting half of that back on, as next week, she’s going on a week-long Alaskan cruise.