I have never been one to try to keep up with the neighbors. I suppose the Depression Mentality “Waste not; want not,” made me the way I am. I have lived in the same house for 42 of my adult years. I don’t trade-in my automobiles. I drive them, maintain them, repair them (actually that [...]
Posts Tagged ‘weight’
The Tortoise Wins. Again.
There is no fast way to lose weight. I battled the bulge since the birth of my daughter in 1967. Pound by pound the once 135 pound, 5 foot six woman morphed to 250 pounds. I tried many times unsuccessfully to lose. A “fat” doctor who prescribed diet pills, my family physician who recommended diet, [...]
Like Everything Else, Weight Comes Off One Step At A Time
It’s been quite a journey for me since January ’09 when I decided my excess poundage had to go. How did I accomplish my weight loss? One step at a time. Conscious decision came first. Next came medical intervention and surgery. Then a nutritionist helped me develop the food plan and supplements (protein, not weight [...]
Making Better Food Choices Is Key
The AMA is in a better position than laymen like me on advising the public about the best diet pills. It is a case by case situation. What works or does not work for one person will not be the same for everyone else. Heredity and genetics as well as the environment and lifestyle come [...]
Effective Weight Loss Is A Way Of Life
There is no such thing as quick weight loss. I decided to lose weight and changed my eating habits January, 2009. Eighteen months later I remain on a diet. I know I will have to be conscious of my food choices for the rest of my life. Food supplements, vitamins, minerals, exercise, and water helped [...]
Confidence Is A Factor In Success
Have you ever read the children’s story about the little engine who thought he could? You really should. Having faith and belief in yourself can make things happen. For example, if you put obstacles in your path then, in all likelihood, you will fail. However, it you are confident in your capabilities then, odds are, [...]
The Little Things
I started dieting about fourteen months ago. In that time I have managed to lose about sixty pounds, lots of inches, and several clothes sizes. My health problems have decreased, and I take fewer meds. Most of the time I eat table food but better choices and less of it. I have incorporated some weight [...]
