Along the way I've learned some things about losing weight. The following is what I learned when I went from 280-216 during my life before diabetes(2000-2002).
I'm now at 238. I think I need to use my own advice.
1. Plan ahead.
Anytime I've been a successful looser I always planned my meals and exercise the day before.
Stick to the plan.
2. Be accountable
During 2000-2002 I was part of a wieght loss community on the net. Actually 3 communities because they kept dying out.
Those communities are now gone but they were really helpful during that time
Every morning I would post my day's plans I think I called it Checkin In and at the end of the day I posted a Day's End where I told exactly what I did. People gave me feedback and it really helped to keep me on track.
Those sites are now gone but they were really helpful.
I don't know if it's posible but it would be nice to maybe have a place to post plans and what you really did each day here. Since I'm new to the board maybe someone whose in charge could answer if that's posible.
While I don't have a place to be accountable daily I record my food and exercise on a chart.
I'm also using the my meals, activities, water log here to record daily. They are very helpful.
Beginning in April I will begin seeing a dietician/CDE twice a month once again.
She definitely looks over what I've been up to and gives me feedback. I can also call her if I need help.
At this time I've been going to a weight loss program that occurs each year for 10-12 weeks, Usually Jan to March. My dietician is involved with the program I participate in. While I haven't lost much it has helped me to get back on track food wise.
3. When you goof up, fall off the weight loss wagon, fall down, get off track etc.
Forgive yourself and begin again.
Don't let a goof up or several goof ups be an excuse to stop doing what you need to do
4. Drink water!!!!
It fills you up and make your kidneys happy campers.
In the beginning the bathroom will be your nearest and dearest friend but soon you'll adjust to the extra water.
5. Build a support system.
An online community is great. A dietician or weight loss group is also super. A friend is also great.
6. Exercise, exercise, exercise.
Sweat is a wonderful thing. While I didn't always enjoy the activity I certainly enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment once it was done.
At this time my exercise is very limited due to hip pain. OUCH. I have a very very sensitive stomach so anti inflamatory pain relievers have to be used very carefully and not very often.
I am going to have to find a way to overcome this little detail and get back in the swing of exercise.
Hey, in 2000 I went from a very very slow 10 min walk to queen of the gym. I did it then and if I become determined enough I will do it again. |