Hi all - I realized I have been responding to other's posts, but had never done an intro of my own.
I am a 51 year old guy. I started my new eating lifestyle on 4 January 2009. I weighed 350 LB (I am 6'3") on that day. I have tried diets in the past, and done the yoyo thing about 40-50 LB at a time. I decided that it is (past) time that I just change my lifestyle and eat in such a way that I can sustain a healthy weight.
My wife pointed out that I don't really eat big meals...but I snack, eat sweets and drink sugared soft drinks. So, I decided those are the things I would eliminate or control. I should also mention that I need to get more exercise (I guess most of us do).
As a result, I have eliminated sugared soft drinks (bye Dr Pepper!), I eat very, very few snacks, and when I do, they are reasonable; and have been avoiding sweets. I decided to not try and drink diet drinks, as I have heard they can stimulate the appetite.
I have to admit that other than giving up the Dr Pepper (caffeine headaches for a few days, sleepiness), it has not been as tough so far as I thought. Granted, it's easy to say after 10 days. But I truly DO think that it has not been bad, and I feel that I have not really deprived myself.
After 10 days, I am down 11 pounds. I know that rate won't continue, but it is encouraging. I thank all of you in advance for the posts, advice and inspiration you will provide.
Jim
I am a 51 year old guy. I started my new eating lifestyle on 4 January 2009. I weighed 350 LB (I am 6'3") on that day. I have tried diets in the past, and done the yoyo thing about 40-50 LB at a time. I decided that it is (past) time that I just change my lifestyle and eat in such a way that I can sustain a healthy weight.
My wife pointed out that I don't really eat big meals...but I snack, eat sweets and drink sugared soft drinks. So, I decided those are the things I would eliminate or control. I should also mention that I need to get more exercise (I guess most of us do).
As a result, I have eliminated sugared soft drinks (bye Dr Pepper!), I eat very, very few snacks, and when I do, they are reasonable; and have been avoiding sweets. I decided to not try and drink diet drinks, as I have heard they can stimulate the appetite.
I have to admit that other than giving up the Dr Pepper (caffeine headaches for a few days, sleepiness), it has not been as tough so far as I thought. Granted, it's easy to say after 10 days. But I truly DO think that it has not been bad, and I feel that I have not really deprived myself.
After 10 days, I am down 11 pounds. I know that rate won't continue, but it is encouraging. I thank all of you in advance for the posts, advice and inspiration you will provide.
Jim
