Thats it, its all over!!!

Schulzie..thanks for the positive words..I think so too. I've got the right mindset now I just have to put the plan in gear!! Thanks J

I can't find the information on this because it was before my computer crashed and I and I had it saved in my mail..I originally got this tea mixture from a Indian, (as in India, not Native American), friend on myspace a couple years ago. She has a ton of natural health and beauty tips and this was one of them. It somehow does something to the fat in your tummy, but without the info, I can't really remember how or why, I just know that when I have gotten out of control with exercise and eating wrong, I start out by drinking this and going back to exercising again. I think I may start, since summer is just around the corner. Plus another benefit is the vinegar and honey is great for warding off colds, this elder at this church I use to go to swore by using a tablespoon of vinegar and honey when he felt a cold coming on.. Anyways, the 4 sizes was not over night..I did a lot of diet changes, including more vegetables and removing shellfish..Plus I was walking the neighbors dog around the block every day, though that was only a 20 minute walk. And of course the old sit ups and crunches and weight lifting that I do 3 times a week.. Yep, a lot of work if you want to slim down..

Hey Carm..I received the stuff from Prevention Mag for the diet. It appears to be based on walking which is cool with me cause I like to walk. Its just that it is so bloody hot here now that I'm going to have to either go to an indoor track like at a gym or do it early in the morning. They sent a whole big book to read which is going to take a few days cause there is more than just walking, a lot on diet and other exercises. They sent 2 dvds too one for cardio the other on strength, whatever that means. I'm hoping that this weight just drops off easily. I'm going to start on Monday and according to them in two weeks i should loose 12 lbs..We'll see..I'm doing my food shopping today and Jim isn't going to be happy with what comes home from groeries this week. I really don't care however,he either eats what I make or he can go to McDonalds..this is about me, not him..right?? J

Hey Carm Just got back from a 3 day charter on the boat and the food the Captain bought for this trip was unbelievable..Lobsters and 3" filets, clams, oysters, every kind of raw vegetable you can think of, every kind of fresh fruit you could ever want, and on and on. I made crepes one morning with raspberries, black berries and kiwi that came out great, he wanted cinnamon rolls so I have the Cinnabon recipe and made those, eggs all 3 mornings, eggs benedict yesterday and my sauce was wonderful. The galley had an ice cream maker built in, (he's an ice cream freak) so I made sorbet and homemade vanilla for mini baked Alaskas, I made a white chocolate Mousse in chocolate meringue shells with raspberry coulis,,,need I go on? So you see my problem..Its hard, real hard. I made a huge fruit salad for myself and tried to eat a big bowl before I started cooking everyday beause cooking while hungry is just as bad as food shopping when hungry..It worked pretty well..I got up at 3am each day and did a gruling workout in the on board gym before work..I did tredmill for 30 minutes then watched an aerobics video for the other 30 minutes. I dont have another trip scheduled till late June so I'm going to really concentrate on this diet. The diet I bought online should be in the mail tomorrow so after I read everything I'll start that this week. You make some really valid points. The exercise before eating makes a lot of sense to me and I think I will definately try that. As far at meat goes, I stopped eating red meat about 2 months ago and have replaced it with vegetable dishes. I really starting to like eating more vegetarian. At first I didn't but I wasn't cooking the right kind of stuff. After reading lots of material, I have come up with some really satisfying veggi meals that are delicious. I will continue working on perfecting this. I do drink water, all day long so I've got that covered. I add a singles on the go packet of crystal light to my water just so that its not so boring (I love the pomegrande one). What does the tablespoon of vinegar and honey and cinnamon do for you? I'm interested in that so let me know when you get a chance. If you went down 4 sizes you obviously are doing something right and I hope I'm as successful as you. 12 lbs is the magic number for me and I'm gonna do it if its the last thing I ever do,,,and it might be!!

hi divalounger..spark people? I've not heard of this but will check it out. Getting support from others is a very important thing to have in place and usually a very effective way to solve "whatever ails ya"..Thanks for the response J

Hi MrsStevens..I hope I am able to do great..I really really want these extra pounds off so thats half the battle I think. I agree that if you just eat correctly and do not overdue than you don't need fancy diet gimmicks. It just being sensible about what you put in your body..Now, to apply it is the next step!!

Thanks so much for the info. I shall look into your diet tonight..makes sense to me what you say. I'll let you know..J

Thanks Forgery. I will look into Body4Life and check it out. Like I said, I have never in my 54 years done a diet so its gonna all be new to me. I think that 99% of success will relie on mind set and like anything in life, positive thinking typically brings positive results. I'm going into this thinking it won't be that hard and in just the matter of a few weeks, I'll be back in my 7/8 pants..I have to cause I can't afford to buy all new clothes..thats for sure..Thanks for your response..J

Hi vjenkins..That is very good advice. To start the day each day with a reminder of why I am doing this diet and how much I want the end result is a great idea. I'm going to try it and then mid afternoon, remind mysef again, and at 9pm and at 2am...lol