Dieting? I loathe the word. Try watching portions, fat and carb content.

I never heard of that. I wish I could loose 10 pounds. But, I am so inactive, as I have to stay off my foot, it's hurt. And, diet and exercise is a dirty word for me. Hehhe. :) Good luck on your diet.

I just ordered 4 weeks of food from Medifast (www.medifast1.com)... I'm going to give them another try because I just don't have the will power lately to keep track of what I eat. I should only have to eat their food for a few months and then I'm going to switch back to Weight Watchers for maintenance. I have a friend who has lost 70 pounds since May using Medifast... I had to quit because I was dumb and only drank the shakes and it messed up my stomach. I'm going to be smart about it this time and actually eat the real food, even if it DOES take me a little longer to lose this weight!

I'm so glad for you. I hate diets too. The older I get, the harder it is to loose I noticed. Oh well. More power to you.

I do not like using the word dieting. I like to say that I am changing my eating habits. Maybe people "diet" and loose the weight, but once the weight is lost, they go back to eating like they were that caused the overweight problem to begin with. If it caused one to be overweight before...it will surely again. Thus, you are correct. The term diet should be done away with and use changing my eating habits. :) Congrats on changing your eating habits!!!!

I'm on a seefood diet. Any food I see I eat.lol. Just kidding. Good luck to you. I have a curves around where I live. Maybe I should check it out.

I've found it helps to exercise a little more, eat a little less and eat more healthy foods than junk food. I still have some junk food, but not nearly what I used to. I feel better too. I think it's all about a lifestyle change and not about being on a diet. Glad to hear you're doing so well!

That's awesome!! I'm not setting a New Years resolution, but starting in January I am going to try to get a little healthy. I don't want to be skinny, I just want to be a little more active. My main problem is laziness, straight up, I admit it. I have a 9 month old and I have to do this because I won't be able to keep up with him once he's walking. My husband bought me an Eliptical machine and I love it.

Thank is great! You must be so proud of yourself. I was thinking of joining Curves after we move in December. How often do you go? Is it a membership or month to month?

Great!! I am glad it is working for you.

Wow. You lost that much? That is great.

You Are What You Eat!! I dont understand why you ate so much to come to a point where you needed to diet. a good balanced meal, a routine 45 minute walk, 30 min exercise routine every day is the way to lead a healthy life. Swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, dancing, walking and dozens of other activities can help your heart if it is included in your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart

Good for you as that should motivate me. Dieting should never happen... changing your lifestyle should

I'm glad that you posted this. I'm going to join Curves today. I got a $250 credit from my new health insurance towards exercise, and I thought that Curves sounded like a comfortable place to exercise- I was glad to hear that you describe it that way. Sounds as if you're doing great! You can be an inspiration to us!

I have tried everything just about, under the sun to lose weight. I managed to do so a few times; the last time was for my daughter's wedding a few years ago. I worked my tail off at the 'Y', that is until gas prices went up; 20 miles is a fair distance. I found what works for me, finally. Now if I can just start again and stay with it. When I'm hungry I'll take a bite or two and walk away. Then I wait til I get hunger pangs again and do the same thing. Along the way I drink green tea that I sun brew. I'll tell ya what. It really works!

thanks for the information i will start in line with U .

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