This is my first post and would love to join or start a group with interest in healthy weight.

I have maintained , for almost 10 years now  a 100+ weight loss.  Sometimes it is not easy!  I just tyr to eat healty, make sure I always eat breakfast, one that is high in fiber so it will keep me full longer. Portion control is the most important thing.  We forget what A PORTION is.  I will actually measure out 1 cup of cereal or 1/2 cup of cereal depending on what it is I am eating.  And I will measure out the 1/2 cup of milk that will go on the cereal.  If I am having soup I will try to get mostly broth and try not to get more than a cup of meat, veggies and what ever else is in the soup.  When I make rice or noodles for the soup I make that seperate and measure out some for myself, I then add the rice or noodles to the soup for my husband. 
Sounds like a lot of measuring but I don't count calories for the most part but I just eat in moderation.  Going out to dinner I will ask for a to go container when my food arrives and I pack most of it right away.  I say most because I will have had a salad or soup and possibly some bread so most of the main meal becomes my dinner the next day.
I exercise 6 days a week. I love my Curves, great work out and friendly people.  I loved it so much that when I retired from my "real" job I started working part time at Curves.
Good luck if you need any encouragement just ask.  I promise I will not be as wordy as this post has been.
Merry Christmas.

When people start talking about weight I shut up, despite my obvious need to pay attention.  Twice in my life I have lost 100 pounds.  I'm now back at my zenith, upwards of 200.  I'm 57 and have numerous health problems ranging from a rebuilt back with four lumbar fusions, chronic pain, hypertension, diabetes and recurrent severe depression.

I also have a strong aversion to healthy food (which is part of the hurdle I have to get over to lose weight).  I just want comfort food.  Once I get into a pattern of eating healthy foods, I can sustain it though I'm very vulnerable (part of chronic depression).  I once spent an entire year eating only Poptarts.

I'm scared of kitchens since that's where there are refrigerators and ready-to-eat food.  My husband does the cooking, but that also drives me nuts since he doesn't clean and I wind up all too close to the referigerator after all.

I can't do Curves or Pilates or even move much without sharp pain.  But I know from experience that I have to exercise, even if just in the pool, to ease the pain.  And I have to get to the point where I can walk and ride bike to get any actual health benefits or support weight loss.  But I just dread movement.  I'd rather stay in my recliner and read.

Now I'm considering bariatric surgery.  Rather, my doctor is considering it and I'm trying to convince him.  I need a boost, and I'd rather not just have a kick in the pants as a boost.  That's only been a temporary help in the past.

I remember how much better it felt not to carry around an extra 100 pounds.  I remember running upstairs, gardening without requiring a hydraulic lift to get me off the ground, cross country skiing and hiking with my family and riding the tandem bicycle with my husband, the patient pastor.

I must sound crazy to all you kitchen people.  I appreciate the easy recipes, especially with cookie dough or other easy Pillsbury shortcuts.  Now I need to make a couple of pans of bars for the reception following my son's wedding on Saturday (Jan. 3).  Any suggestions or support would be welcome!!

You can join my blog which is all about weight loss and maintinance. There are recipes with WW points, low fat and diabetic recipes as well.

It is http://lightenupforgoodhealth.blogspot.com

chocolatelover7777

Carol It sounds like you have had your ups and downs with weight, most of us have. My husband joined Weight Watchers after trying Jenny Craig, and Atkins both of which helped him loose but after leaving the program gained it back. He has lost over 40 pounds  on Weight Watchers and is doing great. It is a life style of eating now to us both.

He is a Diabetic also so he waited untill he lost some weight before starting to exercise again which I think is wise for anyone.

He still has pizza, steak and wings on occasion as he just counts his points daily so he doesn't feel deprived. It might be worth looking into.

You can also find sugar free desserts and puddings  to satisfy your sweet tooth. We also started eating a healthy chocolate which you can find information about on my blog site at http://lightenupforgoodhealth.blogspot.com along with recipes to help loos and maintain weight.

I have found the chocolate curbs my appetite and also helps to releave stress and depression.

Hope to see you there! When you visit leave a comment please and let me know you were there.

chocolatelover7777

Hello,

I just joined today.  I am very excited about losing weight.  Currently I am on the WW plan.  I have my ups and downs.  But I am working on this.  Your blog sounds very interesting, and interested in joining.  Thank you,

Hello!  I just joined today as well.  I tried to visit your blog but the page wouldn't let me join or log in. 

My husband and I both have Type 2 diabetes.  I need to lose about 40 pounds and exercise more.  I hope to find some healthy recipes here.

I have no idea how this works and I'm not a professional in any means. 

You and your husband should start eating alot of fresh veggies, beans,

whole grains, fish , pork and turkey. These foods are sooo yummy and

good for you.  Try to aviod red meats, processed foods and any un needed fat.

just try to eat natural foods

luvdawgs: I'm such a nerd when it comes to this. I do not know how to blog.

Luvdawgs, her we go again.  I have some fab recipes. my roomate had type 2 diabetes and was on insulin and three other meds.  He now is off insulin, yahooo. Now he is only on 2 meds (pills) a day.

I would really like to talk/help you and your hubbie get off the cycle of meds. I'm sure both of you have been told exercise is importanttttt, welllll you need the fuel and that comes from the intake of the fuel.  Natural foods are your friend.

I will not write anymore because,  I have no idea if my response is on it's way to you.

MSMNLV

im same way. still, it helps if u luv cookin or at least food

Hi Carol, since it is Jan. life should get easier but it is a struggle daily of watching food intake and being guilty most of the time.  Every time I pull into Dunkin Doughnuts it takes me twice around the block before I pull in. I have back, hip, knee and feet problems but does that stop me?  Fortunately, I still get around fairly well as my grandkids are very active and I love to be with them. I just bought a tape for exercising to Dancing with the Stars.  It must be like singing in the shower so nobody sees you or hears you.  Search for that beautiful sense of humor and lets dig in our heels.  Who needs those dam doughnuts!!!

Hi! My name is Sherrylynn22, I am also looking for recipes that are lowfat and healthy because I am in the process of trying to lose weight with Alli. I need recipes that need to have 19 grams per meal or less. I would love to get any recipes you might have.

Thank You!

Sherrylynn22

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I am 64 and I have been on my "new" eating plan for 4 months. It is working well for me and saving me a lot of money since I decided how Nutri System works without spending the money to be on that system.

I have taught nutrition for years so I use the info that I have taught along with the good food that I enjoy. It is working so well and my Dr. is so pleased. I am NOT an exercise nut so that is just what I do daily and no big walks or workouts. I figure at my age that I deserve to be a little lazy but want to be a good weight for my frame.

Hope to hear from you!

Susie

I would sure love to know the secret that you have discovered.  I have tried to use the glycemic index but just can't seem to figure out how to put it all together to make it work.  I can't afford the Nutri System being a single Mom.  Any tips you could give would be greatly appreciated.  I'd like to lose 50 pounds...

Thanks!!!