RSSWeek #1: Are You Ready for a Change?
The first step of the EatingWell Diet is deciding whether you're actually ready.
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I agree that Tracking what you eat is important. It can really open your eyes to what you are really putting into your body. Elliot |
6 weeks 3 days ago |
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I am on day 1 of my food journal... I'm already scared to write down what I eat. I would like to lose 20lbs and keep it off. I really hope this works because I am miserable with the extra fat and I find myself eating more and not caring because I already have the extra weight and that is just horrible. |
7 weeks 6 days ago |
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Tracking what I've eaten has helped me to lose over 35 pounds this year. Keep track of your BLT's (bights, licks and tastes). Those little mouthfuls really add up on the hips. Darla, Cochiti Lake, NM |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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Two weeks ago I started my food journal. What an eye opener! It was embarrassing and sinful at how much I was really eating. This has certainly helped me reduce my serving sizes and what I am eating. Rosalie, Whitehall, OH |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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Yes I believe definately need to keep track of what you eat everyday, along weighing your self once a week helps me to loose the weight or to maintain your weight. Also, it takes a balance of exercise and diet, even if it is 20 minutes daily. Pam, Aurora, CO |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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I am young but how I look really upsets me. People say i'm thin but I dont believe it. I try to eat healthy and I joined Ballys. I go to the gym 2 to 3 times a week for about an hour. I dont see myself loosing any weight! What can I do?! Jessica, Elizabeth, NJ |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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I've kept a diary before and it really helped me. Then I got away from it and the diet. I really need to do this. I need a lung transplant and am 80 pounds too heavy to be accepted into the program. I need to lose this weight before my lungs give out, so I am on a race between my waistline and my lungs. Walking is difficult, but I am on my exercise bike! Encouragement and cheerleaders are welcome! Janet, Creekside, PA |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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I've been tracking everything for about ten weeks. I have weight lose goal of a pound a week for 42 weeks--purposely conservative. My plan is to teach myself: portion sizes, calories, and food groups. Each evening in a chunky little notebook from stationary store I write what I'm doing tomorrow. I eat every four hours (or so) and write each item, its calorie count, and its food group. This helps me to make sure I'm getting all my five groups. Doing it in advance really helps me to think what's in the fridge and pantry (what's going to turn bad, too) and make sure I get it all thought out. I have a job that requires me to move around my city and the metro area. When I'm not in a convenient place for my 10am, I'll plan a B&J 1/2 sandwich and carrot sticks with soymilk on the side. It's all about planning, honesty, and thoughtfulness. A bunch of qualities that I'm trying nourish. Sonja, Somerville, MA |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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I was amazed at what I learned by writing everything down. My diet was lean to start, so carbs like breakfast cereal were the obvious targets. I found I needed MORE protein to feel satisfied. Replaced cereal with yoghurt and added more meat (always lean) and beans. I can now feel satisfied on 2/3 of my previous calories. Elizabeth, Westford, MA |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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I lost 35 lbs a few years ago and have now put most of it back on. I'm back to writing down what I eat. It's a pain, but it's the only thing that works for me. I have to be accountable. It's too easy to forget what I've eaten earlier in the day. Plan, plan, plan. It works. Dorothy, Alexandria, MN |
11 weeks 4 days ago |
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