Gaining weight doesn’t happen overnight. It is a pound here and a pound there that adds up with time. So losing it isn’t instantaneous. It too takes time and determination. I have been overweight since the 60′s. I blamed the birth of my first, then my second, etc. etc. etc. foolishly. The fact is that I chose to become obese by eating–simple as that. It took me forty years to face facts. Now I am attempting to take control. Diet pills are not an option for me because of the amounts and kinds of medications I take. So instead I am counting calories, taking protein and vitamin supplements, and trying to exercise more. My doctors all agree this is the best choice for me.
on Aug 15th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Losing weight is a combination of diet, nutrition and exercise. The healthiest way to take off pounds is 1/2 to 1 lb. per week.
on Aug 15th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
I just started bootcamp last week because weight doesn’t come off a easily as it used to.
on Aug 15th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Good for you, Pat… I’m pulling for you and wishing you all the best. I lost 40 pounds last summer by walking, portion control and eating small meals 6 times a day, with lots of fresh fruits and veggies. I cannot take diet pills either because of my meds. I have put 20 pounds back on since my spine surgery, but I am back to walking a little more each day and eating a little better since Bill got out of the hospital. I know how hard it can be and I was never obese, just overweight. I will be praying for your health and your success. Good luck and god bless!!!
on Aug 15th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Lorie,
I know it is a long road full of obstacles that I will overcome (eventually).
Pat.
on Aug 15th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Tori,
Bootcxamp meaninig????
Pat.
on Aug 15th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
World Vitamins Online,
Many physicians advocate 1 to 2 pounds average.
Pat.
on Aug 22nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
I also am overweight. Unfortunately, I am not a consistent person. But I do try to watch what I eat, take multivitamins, run up and down my basement stairs. But I have lost 7 lbs-it has taken me awhile but its better than not losing any at all
on Aug 22nd, 2009 at 9:09 am
Julie,
If you gained a pound a week it would gtake at least that time to losde it. Just do your best.
Pat.
on Aug 23rd, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I am working on losing weight myself. I am trying to be much more mindful of my choices. Best wishes to us all!
on Aug 23rd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Nancy,
I’ll be woorking more once I come back from this trip to Kentucky.
Pat.
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Exercise and diet are always the best means to loose weight, never the easiest but always the smartest and healthiest. Good for you!
on Aug 24th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Ashley,
With lots of water and vitamins as needed.
pat.
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Best of luck to you. It’s such a difficult road. My weight has gone up and down my whole life. Which in and of itself is bad. I try to just never give up!
on Sep 4th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Janet,
I’m still trying. It is frustrating at times and the things I can now tolerate after surgery aren’t always my best choices.
Pat.