This is a feature I'm going to do on this blog. I'm going to feature tips from people who have lost 100 pounds or more. Part of my mission is to make this kind of weightloss a reality not only for myself, but for anybody who wants free advice. It pisses me off that everybody wants to make a buck off the unfortunate food addicts of the world. I for one am tired of it, and if I can figure out a way to do it, then it's going to be free for all the fat people to access and use. In fact, I hope this blog does succeed, and I hope thousands and thousands of people do it for free because they have people like me in this world willing to give them the free information that they need. So here we go...
There are a few good tips here...
My slim-down techniques: Eating foods with lots of fiber, such as low-fat bran muffins and kidney beans. They keep me full. Also, cutting out all unnecessary sugars, like soda.
--My favorite diet food: A Wendy's side salad with a small side of chili poured on top. The whole meal is only 270 calories.
--My snacking tips: Instead of totally depriving myself of sweets, I keep some stowed away in the freezer. Every once in awhile, I'll treat myself to one pastry. It's usually on Tuesday afternoons, after I weigh myself for the week!
--My exercise routine: Walking or riding my bike three miles each day. I also do leg and arm lifts every chance I get while watching television or talking on the phone.
--Stay-slim advice: Don't diet for anyone but yourself. You need to put yourself completely into it in order to succeed.
--The payoff: I have a love for myself that I've never had in 55 years. My self-esteem has skyrocketed. Recently, my son told me how proud he was that I was able to lose so much weight. That was a great feeling!
Now don't think that I read Good Housekeeping online, I just found it doing a search engine search. I like this one too...
Our slim-down techniques: "We no longer eat huge meals. We also stay away from foods that are tempting (like pizza and chips)," says Butch.
Kept the weight off: Six months for Ann; two years for Butch
Our best motivator: "Knowing that we've done it together. We don't let each other slip back into bad habits; we've come too far," says Ann. Butch adds: "Without Annie, I couldn't have done it."
Our favorite diet food: Air-popped popcorn, spiced up with Cajun seasoning and hot-red pepper. Also, raw mushrooms with a little fat-free dressing.
Our snacking tips: "I'll have a small bowl of pickled vegetables or vegetables with dip using low-fat sour cream," says Ann. "At work, I'll bring a granola bar or some fruit to snack on," says Butch.
Our exercise routine: "Together we'll walk three miles a day four or five days a week. In warm weather, we'll bike on the trails," says Ann.
Slim-down advice:
Ann: "Learn to read nutrition labels, especially calories. Foods you think are good for you sometimes aren't."
Butch: "Eat breakfast. I eat oatmeal every day. It fuels me all morning, and I don't think about food until it's time for lunch."
The pay-off: "Proving to myself that I can do it, " says Ann. For Butch, it's "knowing that I'll be around for Ann and my two boys' graduation, marriage and my grandchildren."
I can see a common thread between these people besides better eating habits. The common thread is walking three miles five days per week.
