I lost 3 pounds this week and got a dress of my daughter's

You would live it here Ricki. It's so warm that the most you need is a sweat shirt most of the winter. Last year I only had to wear a coat 4 days. It was summer almost all winter. I can't take cold weather. My arthritis is bad as it is. I'd be worse if it was cold.

We don't use winter tires here. There isn't enough bad road conditions to warrant them. Last year we never got snow or ice. I have gloves and scarves that I never get to wear. We have had winters where we have snow for a few days, but they aren't often.

Some winters it drops to -50C here, and your snot freezes. Luckily, last winter was very warm (the warmest in my entire life), we didn`t have snow until Christmas Day (we actually woke up, and had a green Christmas). We were told this winter is suppose to be a bad one, I already have my winter tires on ready to go. Usually we bundle up in 4 -5 layers (at least I do with jacket, then mittens, hat, and scarf). I would love walking around in just a sweater. I know last year we were walking around in tshirts, flipflops, and shorts because it was hot to us.

I had to make lifestyle changes. I eat regular food but more fruits and veggies. I eat about 8 fruits and veggies a day. I had a gastric bypass that worked for the first 18 months but after that I slowly gained 70 pounds back of the 150 I lost. I now only have 30 pounds to go and will have list back what I regained.

Cut out the white carbohydrates and the rest should come off pretty quickly. Eat more fish and less beef. Cut way down on dairy products.They key is keeping your fat burning cells on instead of storing fat.

I'd like to try that out, too! Hopefully, I'll start that after the Christmas Season! But seriously, I think that is really great way to lose pound the healthier way instead of starving yourself just to be able to lose weight. Thanks a lot Pointless!

Hi Auntie! I eat 8 servings if fruits and veggies a day. When u eat them I am eating less of other things. I also make lots if soup. I use tomato juice as my stock base. I use a lot if salsa in my soups. I drain the fat off my ground beef when I make chili or taco soup. I also make different variations of it with chicken and I'll do the same with turkey. I'm gonna make one today with leftover turkey. I use lots of pinto beans in my soups and a moderate amount if meat. I am not able to exercise much anymore due to back and knee pain, but I do what I can. I go iutside and sweep the driveway, and do housework. I would probably lose faster if I could exercise more.

I guest I'm an odd ball. I don't like the usual green veggies, salads or most any other "rabbit food". I have always liked the what my Grandfather always said. "I don't eat the stuff rabbits eat, I feed it to them, then eat them." Of course, I'm not talking the pet rabbits out there. I am just more of a meat and potatos fan. With that said, I still am hoping that I will have similar result to what I have already have done in the past. Eat smaller portions. My mom has done this too and has lost down from a size 24 down to a size 18. She borrowed one of my kids baby plates and she uses it for her meals. At first it was tough, but once her stomach got use to the small portions, she get full faster. Her (and mine) calorie intake is about 2200 calories a day. So far we both have see results. I am open for more suggestions. Please bring them on! :)

I don't deprive myself of anything. I made some banana chocolate chip cookies the other day. I froze them and take a few out each day to nibble on. They are very small so I eat 2 or 3 a day when I want something sweet. I eat carrots and raw broccoli and raw cauliflower just because I like to chew when I feel like snacking. I don't like salads much because they can be very high in calories when you factor in the dressing. I hate that fat free junk. I eat the veggies because they satisfy me and they are a good way to prevent different types of cancer, so there will always be fresh fruits and veggies on my plate. There is good medicine in healthy foods. I still eat meat and potatoes but I also eat a child's portion.

Now I dont feel like such an odd ball. I never really thought of the veggies as more of a chewy item. I have heard of people chewing gum to help with cravings, but I guess that chewing veggies is better because you get the vitamins from them and they do not cause cavities. Thanks for the suggestion!

If you eat more fruits and veggies instead of other stuff tou will lose weight over time. I don't lose fast, but I made a positive lifestyle change that works for me. First of all, I don't go on a diet, because going on a diet that isn't a permanent lifestyle change will only bring a temporary loss. I cut out junk food, but if I want a cookie, I don't deny myself. I don't eat chips or candy. When I snack it is on raw fruits and veggies. I eat 8 servo gs if fruits and veggies a day. When I eat more fruits I am eating less over all.

To be honest, I am losing previously regained weight. I lost more than 150 pounds since 2001 with a gastric bypass and then slowly gained back 70 pounds. So now I have 30 pounds to go and that 70 will be lost again, then I will make my goal to lose more weight. I don't deprive myself of anything, but I eat lots if fruits and raw veggies. I eat beef the size of my palm and a little more if chicken and turkey. I don't eat to get full. As soon as I feel satisfied I quit eating. If I eat even one bite too much I will feel sick due to the bypass, so it's important to listen to my body. When I gained the weight I wasn't eating fruits and veggies regularly. I was grazing more on processed carbs. I don't do that now, but I will have a small sweet if I want it.

That is great! My grandmother was more that 500 lbs when she finally had the surgery done. She lost a lot of it, but she kept eating junk food and large meals and it wasnt long before she had gained it back. I am no where near that but I dont want to get that big either. I dont like to eat and I am a terrible cook. I guess that helps too! :)

I'd like to try a genie bra but I've only seen them in a pack of three around here, and I don't want to buy three the first time out.

Thanks so much. Lifestle changes is how we are doung it. My daughter got her a set of two genie bras from Walmart. She looks good in them and I'm gonna get me some next month when I go shopping. I hate how my bra straps fall down all the time. The genie bra doesn't fall down like other bras do.

Thanks. This has been a lifestyle change for me.

I'm not physically able to walk or exercise much. I do what I can though. I eat 8 servings if fruit and veggies daily. Eating those means I have less room for other stuff, but I do eat a balanced diet of protein, carbs and fats. I make a lit if soups with a moderate amount if meat. I use more beans in my soups. I usually use pinto beans, because I really like them.