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I Wish I Knew How to LOSE You--The Weight Loss Thread (check first post)
Lynne:
Here's a random update that I found interesting, even though I only participate here sporadically.
I don't actually own a scale - I check at the doctor's office once or twice a year. And once in awhile on someone's random bathroom scale - mostly it annoys me because the bathroom scale shows every little plus or minus pound or two - very discouraging.
Well - last week I had my annual physical and since June 2010 (my heaviest ever), I've lost ~20 lbs. This tells me that in the long run I am doing some things right and moving in the right direction. Of course I wish it were 40 lbs, but I can also think of some small changes I can make that will help this if I can keep up the better habits over time. My goal is perhaps to see 25 or 30 less this time next year.
And to give credit where credit is absolutely due, having a low carb dinner with Paul - frequently twice a week - has bound to have much to do with this success.
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Lynne on July 19, 2011, 09:32:24 am ---Well - last week I had my annual physical and since June 2010 (my heaviest ever), I've lost ~20 lbs. This tells me that in the long run I am doing some things right and moving in the right direction.
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So you're saying that fast or slow, you like the direction you're goin?
Lynne:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on July 19, 2011, 10:32:30 am ---So you're saying that fast or slow, you like the direction you're goin?
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yup.
;)
Kelda:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on July 19, 2011, 10:32:30 am ---So you're saying that fast or slow, you like the direction you're goin?
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:D
Front-Ranger:
--- Quote from: Meryl on July 19, 2011, 12:46:15 am ---I've been stalled for awhile, too, Lee. But here's a little 3-day diet I've done numerous times, and it does result in a loss of 2-3 pounds. My mom was given it years ago as a way to lose weight before surgery.
The Cleveland Clinic Diet
Day One:
Breakfast of 2 tbsp. peanutbutter on 1 slice of toast, and 1/2 grapefruit
Lunch is 1 small can of tuna (packed in water) and 1 slice dry toast
Dinner is 3 oz. any type of meat, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup red beets, 1 small apple, 1/2 c. vanilla ice cream
Day Two
Breakfast of 1 egg, 1 slice dry toast, 1 small banana
Lunch is 1 cup cottage cheese and 5 saltine crackers
Dinner is 2 hot dogs, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup carrots, 1 banana, 1/2 c. vanilla ice cream
Day Three
Breakfast is 1 slice cheddar cheese, 5 saltine crackers, 1 banana, 1 apple
Lunch is 1 egg and 1 slice dry toast
Dinner is 1 small can of tuna (packed in water), 1 cup red beets, 1 cup cauliflower, 1/2 c. canteloupe or mixed fruit, 1/2 c. vanilla ice cream
Salt and pepper okay, but no other seasonings or spices. Black coffee and tea okay. No substitutions. Diet works on a chemical breakdown. After 3 days, resume normal eating for at least 4 days. Some have lost as much as 40 pounds a month on it.
Over the years, I've tried it with some substitutions, like chicken for the 3rd day tuna, and still lost weight. I've even done everything except the last dinner, which is pretty strange IMO (as is the hot dog dinner) and still lost something. I always drink some diet soda, too. Maybe by following it exactly, you get better results, but it's still pretty effective.
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I'm tempted to try this just for the sheer novelty of it! And also that you took the time to write it all down. I assume adding water is okay, and that the vegetables should be steamed?? I'll go get the ingredients today!
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