I've tried a lot of the fad diets over my many years. Some worked over the short term, some didn't work at all.

What I've found works for me, is just eat a good portion of healthy foods (veggies, fruits), not a lot of red meat, watch my portions and walk every day.

I don't deny myself anything, but I'm careful about what I eat. I'm part of the BWS diet forum, so I have to write down everything I eat. Trust me, that's a diet deterrent if I ever saw one. Having to 'fess up and tell everyone what you ate, really makes you think about what you're putting in your mouth.

I've lost over 50 pounds and have maintained it for more than a year. That' the best part. The weight came off and stayed off.

But, everyone has to figure out what works for them and go for it. We're all different.

Meredith, great idea.

Vicki, thanks for sharing about the BWS diet.
I appreciate it.

Ladies, Vicki is our # 1 post-er in that forum, and it has worked for her weight loss. Woo-hoo!

Congratulations Vicki!!!

Yes Vicki you rule!!! I am going to the store right now to get some freezer containers and then I can cook for myself and freeze the rest. Great idea about getting the right smaller sizes. I have many containers but mostly larger ones, thanks ladies and especially Meredith. I was getting into the tai chi every other day but the woman teaching us just left, not a word either....

[ January 23, 2006, 06:34 PM: Message edited by: chatty lady ]

Vickie, I'm so proud of you! Chatty, glad I could help

Vicki also gave me a great idea for exercising when it's raining or just when it's not convenient to leave the house. She marched. Yep, that's it. Whenever a commerical came on TV, she marched! Think about it. Look how many commericals there are, and for how long they last. If you marched during a one-hour show, you've exercised over 30 minutes!

I told my sister about this the other day and she was thrilled. Now she's a marching fool. Thanks Vicki! She is definietly a guru of dieting and exercise. Wuhoooo!

JJ

Thanks, boomer sisters. I can't say enough good things about the BWS diet forum. I truly believe that it played a significant part in my weight loss.

And, my ability to maintain the loss. My doctor is happy, I'm happy. Everyone's happy! :-)

Hummmm, sounds like someones been borrowing my ideas again.....Marching, whos idea was that?? Oh well, no matter it works and thats all that matters.

[ January 24, 2006, 07:11 PM: Message edited by: chatty lady ]

Marching you say ! How, around the room or in place and to music . Marching you say to lose weight. How many times to you March counting ??

Hey, I can do that to lose weight . Tell me more .

[ January 24, 2006, 11:07 PM: Message edited by: Renee ]

Marching in place, swing those arms and lift those feet high everytime a commercial comes on the screen. You will be amazed how much exercise this adds up to in a night/day/whatever...The woman that taught this to me back in the early seventies would run in place but I find marching a little easier on the knees and feet and still works well.