Thoughts From Diane

I have a few things to share on what helped me.

I've cut back on portion where I eat 1/3 of a portion size. This was hard at first but eventually got easier.

I mainly use ground turkey in my cooking or grilled chicken or fish. I still have beef but not as often. I have found eating hearty soups with vegetables and ground turkey really filled me up. I rarely felt hungry and it tied me over until the next meal. Breakfast I usually eat a toasted english muffin with no butter or jelly. Every once in a while I'll also have a scrambled egg with it. Snacks I'll eat fruit or veggies. Some of my favories are apple slices, pineapple, carrot sticks

I have not deprived myself from not eating anything.....if there is something I have a taste for, I'll eat a bite.

Tofu and soybeans have also been a great source of protein for me.

My biggest competitor is me....It has helped me tremendously by holding myself accountable and blogging in every week. I'm glad to hear others are interested in continuing the weekly blog. as it will help me continue moving forward in my weight loss. (I think it's mental.....or maybe i'm just mental LOL)

I found sugars are a real set back for me.....Last week my loss was .06. I love skinny dipper ice cream. In my mind I rationalized 90 calories per bar Hey, not bad. Even though I stayed on track with everything else......too many skinny dippers set me back.

Regardless of how large or how small your weight loss has been, I think ALL of you are BIG LOSERS as you've WON by not giving up. Just continue week by week and you all will reach your goal.

Kris,
Thank you so much for keeping track and posting everything weekly. I really appreciate everything you have done and look forward on continuing the weekly blogs.....As of the budget challenge....Sorry I have to pass......I know that would be 100 times harder for me then a weight loss challenge.

Congratulations to each of you on your loss!