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05.18.08

The Easy Button for Dieting
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You've probably seen the commercials for Staples with the Easy Button ("That was easy!"). You can even buy an easy button at Staples now that says "That was easy" when you press it. We have one at work that my boss likes to press after especially un-easy tasks (oh, the irony). My niece recently got one and is obsessed with finding new uses for it. Her current favorite use is when Chiquita uses her peepee pad while visiting my parent's house. I was inspired to right this post after having to upgrade my Wordpress. I found a plugin that does ...
02.21.08

Whatcha waiting for!
Diet Advice (2)
I recently made this post on the forum and I thought I'd post some of it here for people who may not belong to the forum but who read my blog: I haven't done this in awhile, mainly because I've tried to let people find their own weight loss journey (I think that leads to more success in the long run because what works for me may not always work for you), but it seems like a lot of people have been struggling lately. I know it's hard because although my name is on the forum, it's not like anyone ...
02.08.08

Need some inspiration?
Diet Advice, Success (4)
I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to Daniela! I've know Daniela for quite some time now. We actually "met" on a band's forum a few years ago, but didn't really "meet" in person until fall of 2006 because she lives in Australia! In January 2007, I started my weight loss journey and after a month or two, started gently dropping hints, ok, maybe being an outright nag to try and get Daniela to start her weight loss journey! I knew she could do it, but like a lot of us, I don't think she knew it ...
01.26.08

1 year anniversary!
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A year ago yesterday I had just started my weight loss journey! How much has changed in a year! So, in honor of the occasion, I'm posting pics I took this morning. I tried doing some outside shots, but there's still snow on the ground so I only got 1 outdoor pic that didn't turn out, so I shot indoors instead. I'm happily maintaining about 10 lbs higher than I was at goal (by choice LOL). No fair making fun of how pale I am!
01.04.08

The Question
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One of the things that I'm doing this year to try and keep my focused on my goals is asking myself "Will this get me closer to my goal or keep from my goal?" I've found almost every choice can become clearer if you ask yourself that question. The answer usually become immediately clear! While this is especially helpful for losing weight ("will this extra large bagel get me closer to goal?" ummm...no!), I'm using it for ALL the goals I've set for myself for this year, including working on my web site. I tend to get sidetracked and end ...
12.27.07

Don’t let holiday weight gain get you down!
Diet Advice (2)
I've been so busy around the holidays that I've neglected my blog (and videos) a bit. Now that Christmas is over, I'm getting back into the swing of things. The time between Christmas and New Year's is often a dangerous one for dieters. If you went off plan for Christmas, it's tempting to just stay off plan with the goal of going back on plan in the New Year. The Christmas cookies are still lingering around the home and/or office and everyone is still feeling festive since New Year's Eve is just around the corner. For me, it's important to remember ...
11.25.07

Wish me luck!
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I'm testing out a pot roast recipe that Julia gave me. If all goes well, I will be making it for my family on Christmas (my sister and I are doing the cooking this year). I'm shooting a video of it so look for it later on tonight or tomorrow. I don't cook or eat a lot of beef so this is a first for me! I survived Thanksgiving without putting on the pounds. I can't believe that at this time last year I was almost 180! I will admit that I pretty much eat what I want now. I don't ...
11.06.07

Strategies for Thanksgiving
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As Thanksgiving approaches, now is a good time to think about your diet strategy for dealing with this food-filled holiday. There's no right or wrong answers here. Each person needs to figure out what strategy is going to work best for them! One option is to just eat whatever you want and not worry about sticking to your diet. The pros of this option are that you can relax and enjoy your holiday without worrying about the carbs in Aunt Bertha's pumpkin pie. The cons are that you may face some weight gain (if you've previously been avoiding carbs) and you ...
11.03.07

Low Carb Snack Ideas
Diet Advice, Food (5)
When I was losing weight, I actually cut down on the snacking but I did try to have a few snack items around in case I got hungry. Turkey bacon was my go-to snack. I would make up a batch of it and then keep it in a ziploc for a snack on the go. It saved me during several endless meetings! EAS Advantage low carb shakes were another snack that I always kept around (and still do!). They are portable and yummy, but I tried to limit them to just one per day. Turkey pepperoni is a newer snack ...
11.01.07

Interesting survey on dieting
Diet Advice (1)
I was just reading about a survey done by About.com Health and InsightExpress in September. Some interesting numbers: Diet Attempts: 30% Dieted between three to five times in their lifetime 25% Have attempted dieting at least 20 times. Weight regained: 60% Regained weight after their diets ended 50% (approx) regained at least 75% of total weight lost 20% Added more weight than they lost Why people quit dieting: 40% Tired of dieting 22% Diet did not allow them to eat enough of the foods that they enjoy 21% Diet was too restrictive to stick to for a long period of time. Attitudes toward food: 68% Continue to eat after they ...

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