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Originally Posted by Izzy Princess  OK - I'm in - I lost 35 pounds already since January. That was my New Year's Resolution that this would be the year for "ME". I have that last stubborn 7 pounds to go and I pretty much follow what AngelWorks has done. I am seeing a nutrionist and I do 6 small meals a day - protein, fiber, low-fat and water. (started out at 1400 calories now down to 1300 to lose the weight).
Fiber is key - at least 35g of fiber a day and protein - those two make you feel fuller longer.
Soy shakes in the evening - to help curb those munchy TV nights.
Exercise - I work out 3-4 times a week (yes - tough - I work - but I have to - this is the only way to lose weight besides watching those calories go in your mouth). I do cardio (rebound class), Pilates, Mat Pilates and Yoga. I also have stuff at home for those times come winter I can't make it to the gym - I invested in a Total Gym and a home rebounder and weights.
It's a lifestyle change but I was never heavy - always thin - until I hit my 40s and then it all changed..lol.
Keep healthy snacks in your car, purse, work - fiber/protein bars are great - Southbeach is great (especially their bars and pizza).
Get yourself a George Foreman grill if you don't have one and start grilling chicken - if you have Market Day (schools/churches) in your area - start to get their Tilapia (fish) that you can bake in your oven...yum..all fast and easy..also those steamed veggies by Birds Eye that you nuke in the microwave works fast...Trader Joes has loads of their turkey items that are just yummy....Whole Foods if you are lucky to have one of those in your area is another great place to shop healthy.
Cut out some sugar not all - just watch. Portion control - very important.
OK - that's it for now - I could go on and on...I just hit a plateau this past month and I can't get to that last 7 pounds gone by Xmas...my trainer at the Y told me to try a spinning class to jump start me again...I'll try that and see what happens.
Let's all get healthy - oh - and my cholesterol went down 60 points even with an egg a day!! (eggs are best protein - hardboiled and easy to take to work). trigylcerides went down to normal again - all is good now in that area.
This is a great idea - our own support system!!  
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Way to go girl. Be proud of yourself you cetainly have worked hard.
It stinks when you reach a plateau but hang in there because it will
start to drop again. I am hoping to get my cholesterol down now
that I am finally serious about it. The drugs scare me to death.
I really don't eat much but I guess what I am eating just is not
the right thing. Keep up the good work because your worth it
I just read in a magazine, after my walk, that Barilla put out a multigrain
pasta and it's angelhair. That's sound's like it might be just the thing
to mix with regular pasta for those of us who can't eat the whole wheat
pasta.
Let's pick a day for weigh in.