The Brokeback Mountain 'Lovesick" Diet

[CellarDweller115]

Yes she did!  Sal, congrats on all your hard work and successes!

[Tigs]

Thanks guys

[fritzkep]

Geaux Sal!

[bubba]

Just thought I'd drop you all a quick line to let you know I have now broken the barrier for myself!  I started out over 3 years ago weighing in at 264lb I wanted to lose about 80lb, but I've done better than that, I've lost 98lb  My target was 12 stone (or 168lb) I weight 11 stone 12 lbs (or 166lbs)

Thats it for me dieting as such, just general healthy eating topped off with a good walk or 2!

Keep at it folks - I was told the closer you get to 50 the harder it is to get the weight off - I'm 50 this year and feel in the best shape ever.

Good luck!

Sal 

That's amazing, almost 100 pounds, good for you!   You are an inspiration for the rest of us!   I will be glad when spring really arrives and we can get out and "walk"!

[Sason]

Fantastic, Sal!!!   

Big congrats!!!   

[CellarDweller115]

Well, today was the weigh in at work for the biggest loser, and I lost.

Oh well!

It was close, the winner lost 2% more of his body weight than I did.

I'll still keep this up, as I like that my clothes are loose now.    I did manage to lose 17 pounds. 

[bubba]

How is everyone doing, almost a month since the last post?

Spring is the air, it is good walking/jogging weather!






I need to get out the summer clothes soon, that is going to be depressing.

[bubba]

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20693357,00.html





Someone's ready for the warmer weather!

Two months after revealing a 43-lb. weight loss in February, Chaz Bono is now down a total of about 60 lbs. and "still slowly losing," he told PEOPLE.

And the season 13 Dancing with the Stars contestant has not forgotten his ballroom days.

"I still enjoy dancing. I still take classes," Bono, 44, said of his exercise-of-choice at Saturday's 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Also on his regimen: martial arts training.

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Still, Bono attributes his slimmer figure to what's on his plate. "I've just changed the way I eat," he reiterated. Bono used the Freshology delivered-meal plan to achieve his initial weight loss. "Diets don't work. You just have to change what you eat, and I have."

He doesn't have a favorite health food, either. "I cook a lot of different stuff," adds Bono, who announced his public mission to lose 50 lbs. beginning in mid-November.

"I really avoid grains and starches, so meats and vegetables and fruits are my diet. I make them all different ways to keep it interesting."

[Cally]

This is just to try to keep me at it - I've made a start but am not sure how serious I am about it

[bubba]

Why Aren't You Losing Weight?
Even when you feel like you're doing everything right, certain behaviors can still get in the way of weight loss.

Article By: WeightWatchers.ca
Why Aren't You Losing Weight ?

1. Skipping Breakfast

Running late for work again? Before you bolt out the door on nothing but a cup of coffee, be aware that skipping breakfast can be bad news for weight loss. Chances are, you're going to feel hungry later, and that may be when you have less access to healthy food and are more likely to reach for a doughnut.

Antidote: Keep something on hand that you can eat on the run, such as fruit, yogurt or fat-free cereal bars.

2. Feasting on Family Favorites

When your kids or spouse have a favorite family meal, it's hard to ban it from your menu list. Family favorites, such as lasagna, are often high in fat and calories.

Antidote: Serve yourself a smaller serving of the main meal and a large serving of vegetables or salad. It's also a good idea to try to find a lower-fat version of the family favorite.

3. Social Overeating

Eating whatever you wanted at a restaurant was OK in the days when people ate out only a few times a year. But these days we dine out every week, if not every day.

Antidote: Search the menu for meals cooked using low-fat methods, such as grilling or stir-frying, and ask for sauces and dressings on the side. That way you can control how much you have.

4. Not Counting Every Bite

A few potato chips while you open the mail. Just a few cookies while you help the kids with their homework. When we snack, we tend to be standing up or have our attention focused on another task. This can lead to thinking the calories "don't count." Unfortunately, they do.

Antidote: Set ground rules, such as "I don't eat in the car or while I'm watching television." And always, keep track of everything you eat during the day. Knowing you'll have to write it down will make you think twice about having that one bite.

5. Expecting Too Much Too Soon

After several months of dedication you're down in the dumps—you feel the scale has barely moved. Expecting too much weight loss too soon is an extremely common blunder. A healthy rate of weight loss is up to two pounds a week. But many people aim for more than that, then feel like failures and give up when they don't reach that unrealistically high goal.

Antidote: Make "slow and steady" your mantra. If you really don't believe that one to two pounds lost amounts to much, lift two pounds of butter the next time you're at the supermarket. You'll realize how well you're doing.


http://www.weightwatchers.ca/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=3&art_id=535&sc=3002

Weight Watchers can offer a variety of tips to help you break the bad habits that can keep you from reaching your weight loss goals. Learn more about our approach.

[bubba]

SKINNY BROCCOLI SALAD


2 stalk(s) uncooked broccoli, Chopped
1 head(s) (medium) uncooked cauliflower, Chopped
1/2 cup(s) sweet red pepper(s), Chopped
1/2 cup(s) green pepper(s), Chopped
1 large fresh tomato(es), chopped
1/2 large uncooked red onion(s), Chopped
1 item(s) (large) large canned ripe black olive(s), 1 cup chopped
1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cup(s) fat free Ranch dressing