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Date Posted: 16:37:24 02/09/12 Thu
Author: TF
Subject: Not gonna call it a diet.

I've decided to take control. I went to a website to calculate how many calories I am likely eating a day to maintain the weight I am. I found it is between 1750 and 2000 calories a day. As of Monday, I put myself on a 1500 cal per day diet. I also cut out sugar. So far i'm down 2 pounds. I'm hoping to have time to add more walking but by the time I get home from work and get supper ready and check the kids homework it is dark out. I'm afraid my neighbors will think I'm a creeper if they see me with a flashlight after dark. LOL

I feel really good about myself. I quit smoking 10 years ago. I can do this.

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[> Do it, TF!!! You sound like a woman on a mission! LOL! -- mj, 05:25:22 02/10/12 Fri [1]


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[> Good Luck to you TF!! -- Cathy F., 09:00:17 02/10/12 Fri [1]


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[> good girl - just cutting back on starch and sugar should do wonders- I've tried all sorts of different diets lately - including the HGP(?) - but since I've hit 50 I can't seem to maintain my weight easily anymore- it's a horrific battle- It's especially annoying because I'd lost almost forty pounds over the last five years by losing a few and then maintainng and then losing more - maintainig now is so hard -- chris k, 11:06:29 02/11/12 Sat [1]


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[> [> I think you mean the HCG diet? I opted to not do that one as it has not been approved by the FDA and it is illegal to obtain over the counter. Also there isnt enough research that shows what kind of long term affect HCG has on a non pregnant body. HCG is a hormone produced by pregnancy hormones. I dont mess with stuff I dont know anything about. 1500 cal seems to be working for me. I have noticed the last couple of days that I get full faster so I think my stomach is shrinking which is good. -- TF, 09:09:51 02/12/12 Sun [1]


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[> [> [> yup - that's the one - I managed to lose about 12 real pounds in 28 days- learned a lot- -- chris k, 19:11:47 02/12/12 Sun [1]


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[> [> [> [> The HCG diet requires you to restrict your calories so much to the point where, you really dont need the HCG really. My sister in law did this diet and she could only take in 500-700 calories a day. Well good grief ANYONE whould lose weight with that. A healthy 4 year old gets more then that. Who needs HCG? LOL -- TF, 19:58:32 02/12/12 Sun [1]


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[> [> [> [> [> i figured out I get the same results with 700-900 calories and including non starch and sugar things they don't want you to use the first days- what I suspect the HCG does is stops your body from thinking in you're in starvation mode and hoarding the fat - it's supposed to stop you from being hungry but that never worked for me - I did better just adding a little more calories in the form of protein. -- chris k, 20:27:43 02/13/12 Mon [1]


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[> [> [> [> [> and you're right that once a week I try and do an 'HCG day- where I eat just protein and veggie and fruit twice not to exceed 900 calories and that usually loses the junk I put on during the week - of course on back to back excess food days like yesterday and today- my weight is going up no matter what I do - sigh -- chris k, 20:29:34 02/13/12 Mon [1]


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[> I've found that Weight Watchers works for the longterm. I lost 42 lbs and have kept it off for 6+ yrs. I changed my eating habits and stay aware of what I put in my mouth. Portion control + excercise is essential. I weigh in every week so the lbs don't creep back on. I seriously recommend it, Being healthy as I age is why I chose WW, rather than crash diets. The important thing whatever you do, is to eat heathly foods, and eat all the good calories you require for health and fitness . Otherwise, it's too difficult to maintain and the weight comes back on. (inside) -- Cece (regular working out or walking etc really help.), 09:26:37 02/14/12 Tue [1]

With WW, you can eat anything. There is no special food or diet or pills. It is only difficult at the beginning, but now it's just a way of life. You can buy WW stuff but they never push it. As a lifetime member, I only have to weigh in once a month (but going to weekly meetings is my choice.) I love the non-judgemental and supportive atmosphere. Also, you can track your points on e-tools, from your cell phone. I still use paper and pen though.

Whatever you choose to do TH, I wish you the best of luck. Just think, this time next year, you'll feel FABULOUS DAHLING!


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