I'm Fat, 2019. Please join me!
03-04-2019, 06:16 AM
#481
Up another #. Damn weekends.
03-04-2019, 06:40 AM
#482
I'm still in same range. Tuesday is my bad day on the scale. I may skip it tomorrow. Carb overload these last couple of days.
I agree with much of what Sue is saying. Diets are not sustainable. We've all been there, we lose the weight, and then it creeps back up, and then you have to start all over again. Different eating habits are a lifestyle you have to stick with. Most of us don't do that.
If I want to stay at a lower weight, I have to REALLY watch what I eat ALL the time. I refuse to cut out carbs and sugar, but do cut back. So when I'm careful, I'm ordering salads when eating out, not snacking at night and really watching my intake. It's not fun. Keep in mind, the smaller you are, the fewer calories you need to maintain weight and a whole lot less if you want to lose weight. Most of you guys require more calories than I do. What you consume while on a diet is not a diet for me. We all know the older you get the harder it gets to lose weight.
It kind of sucks.....
I agree with much of what Sue is saying. Diets are not sustainable. We've all been there, we lose the weight, and then it creeps back up, and then you have to start all over again. Different eating habits are a lifestyle you have to stick with. Most of us don't do that.
If I want to stay at a lower weight, I have to REALLY watch what I eat ALL the time. I refuse to cut out carbs and sugar, but do cut back. So when I'm careful, I'm ordering salads when eating out, not snacking at night and really watching my intake. It's not fun. Keep in mind, the smaller you are, the fewer calories you need to maintain weight and a whole lot less if you want to lose weight. Most of you guys require more calories than I do. What you consume while on a diet is not a diet for me. We all know the older you get the harder it gets to lose weight.
It kind of sucks.....
03-04-2019, 08:32 AM
#483
^Intermittent fasting for the win. I don't eat breakfast or lunch. I do eat what I want at dinner. It working for me.
03-04-2019, 08:37 AM
#484
I hope that you saw that I edited my original post to say, "That said, I wish all of you luck in losing the weight that you want to lose, and keeping it off, too."
That is probably true that "weight loss programs" are not sustainable.
However, since about Feb 1, 2017, I have lost over 35 pounds and I have kept it off.
I was not, and I am not, doing a "weight loss program." I have made a permanent lifestyle change.
My "goal" was never to achieve a certain weight. My "goal" is to keep my AIC number in check, and to do so, my "program" must be life-long.
Losing weight just happened apparently because I was watching the timing of eating carbohydrates and how many carbohydrates I ate per meal or snack, and I guess as a result, I must have also lowered my calories per day.
That is probably true that "weight loss programs" are not sustainable.
However, since about Feb 1, 2017, I have lost over 35 pounds and I have kept it off.
I was not, and I am not, doing a "weight loss program." I have made a permanent lifestyle change.
My "goal" was never to achieve a certain weight. My "goal" is to keep my AIC number in check, and to do so, my "program" must be life-long.
Losing weight just happened apparently because I was watching the timing of eating carbohydrates and how many carbohydrates I ate per meal or snack, and I guess as a result, I must have also lowered my calories per day.
03-04-2019, 08:50 AM
#486
^Most definitely. I eat what I want and never count calories. Last night was a big russet potato that I microwaved and topped with real butter and sour cream. I also had yogurt, cheese and chocolate. Delay, don't deny.
03-04-2019, 11:11 AM
#487
03-04-2019, 12:59 PM
#488
Now that we are in warm sunny Naples I can ride my bike a lot more and get the weight down. Winter is always a tough time to lose weight and I have actually gained a few pounds. I rode today at a moderate level but plan to ramp the intensity up slowly. We are here for 6 weeks and then when I get home the detailing and bike riding should initiate a serious weight loss campaign.
03-04-2019, 01:34 PM
#489
Thread Starter
I hope that you saw that I edited my original post to say, "That said, I wish all of you luck in losing the weight that you want to lose, and keeping it off, too."
That is probably true that "weight loss programs" are not sustainable.
However, since about Feb 1, 2017, I have lost over 35 pounds and I have kept it off.
I was not, and I am not, doing a "weight loss program." I have made a permanent lifestyle change.
My "goal" was never to achieve a certain weight. My "goal" is to keep my AIC number in check, and to do so, my "program" must be life-long.
Losing weight just happened apparently because I was watching the timing of eating carbohydrates and how many carbohydrates I ate per meal or snack, and I guess as a result, I must have also lowered my calories per day.
That is probably true that "weight loss programs" are not sustainable.
However, since about Feb 1, 2017, I have lost over 35 pounds and I have kept it off.
I was not, and I am not, doing a "weight loss program." I have made a permanent lifestyle change.
My "goal" was never to achieve a certain weight. My "goal" is to keep my AIC number in check, and to do so, my "program" must be life-long.
Losing weight just happened apparently because I was watching the timing of eating carbohydrates and how many carbohydrates I ate per meal or snack, and I guess as a result, I must have also lowered my calories per day.
03-04-2019, 01:36 PM
#490
Thread Starter
I've done the yo-yo dieting routine too many times. That is why I'm trying to make a life change. I'm watching carbs and sugars, not calories. I'm down 15+ lbs. since Christmas. Once I get to my goal, I will add back some carbs, but I will forever have to keep an eye on it.