I’m beginning to feel a bit more confident about my ability to lose some of my lard. This is a BIG thing because I’ve tried lots of different things to no avail. I’m following a low carb eating plan now, cutting WAAAAAY down on salt, as well, plus am trying to move more.
To date, I’ve lost 29.6 pounds and 28 inches since my heaviest.
I’m using MyFitnessPal.com to log what I’m planning to eat and drink each day so that I can make adjustments BEFORE it’s too late. I’m making substitutions, finding alternatives for things I miss the most, like bread. I’ve found Zero Net Carb Mission Tortillas. (Each has 7 carbs, but also 7 grams of fiber, which, since fiber can’t be digested, offsets the carbs, resulting in zero net carbs.) I was used to eating one dinner roll with dinner, we ate sandwiches for lunch, etc. Now I can use these, instead, and not feel guilty. I fixed grilled turkey and cheese sandwiches last night, for example, using bread for my husband and tortillas for me. :0)
I have found that if my total on MyFitnessPal says, “It’s likely you’re not eating enough,” I tend to lose a bit of weight. For me, this works, so I plan to continue. I’m eating so that I’m not hungry. If I am, I eat a snack, so I’m not feeling deprived. I have tried to lose the lard for many years now, so this slow, steady loss is really gratifying.
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For some of us weight loss is a constant battle! I think I gain weight just from reading a recipe book.
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I gain weight from even THINKING about reading a recipe book. :0( Hopefully, this time I can continue a steady, smooth weight loss. I wish that for you, too, if you’re trying.
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Thank you Linda. This battle gets harder as I get older. I tell my kids that they must be to blame, because I used to be very slim before I had kids. They don’t believe it any more than I do, fortunately. The sad truth is that I am responsible for all accumulated lard! lol
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Me, too. And the older I get, the harder and harder it gets to lose the lard. PLUS, since my husband and I are older than dirt, it’s harder to eat in a healthy way, keeping to all of our restrictions. I did make a mini-goal this morning of 30 lbs. off since my heaviest, so I’m feeling more motivated now. I wish you success.
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