Comments on: My Weight Loss Story So Far… http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/ Daily writings about fitness, diet, and health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:03:18 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Valerie http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/#comment-134311 Valerie Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:26:48 +0000 /?p=3#comment-134311 <p>I came across your website because I was googling Kevin Smith's weight and read what you wrote about his starvation dieting - definately something to be concerned about. I gained 25 pounds over 10 years and could not lose one pound until I joined WeightWatchers one-and-a-half years ago. Everyday before that time I would try to muster the resolve to reduce my eating - but it never ever worked. What a burden it is to feel guilty every single day.</p> <p>After joining WeightWatchers, I gradually adopted the core/flex plan, which means I was eating more and more core foods but also counting points. After several weeks of using WeightWatchers desserts and whatnot, I gave it up in favor of fruit, whole grains, vegetables, yogurt, organic meat. I feel that whole foods and exercise are the key to healthy and sustained weight loss. Now I am also eating more and more organic because there are over 50% more antioxidants in organic foods and because it's so much better for the environment.</p> <p>It took me exactly one year to lose the 25 pounds I gained and I have kept it off for 6 months, in addition to maintaining my exercise and healthy eating habits. Sweets are definately an instant weight fluctuation for me, but I do usually eat one or two a week. </p> <p>I question whether sustained weight loss can be had with a large percentage of processed food in one's diet - it just seems that those kinds of foods beget cravings whereas whole food is more satisfying (on a non-comfort-food level). Eating whole foods requires less will power in the long run because of the reduced cravings, and you can eat larger portions. </p> <p>PS my cholesterol went way down as well.</p> <p>So, good luck to all!!</p> I came across your website because I was googling Kevin Smith’s weight and read what you wrote about his starvation dieting – definately something to be concerned about. I gained 25 pounds over 10 years and could not lose one pound until I joined WeightWatchers one-and-a-half years ago. Everyday before that time I would try to muster the resolve to reduce my eating – but it never ever worked. What a burden it is to feel guilty every single day.

After joining WeightWatchers, I gradually adopted the core/flex plan, which means I was eating more and more core foods but also counting points. After several weeks of using WeightWatchers desserts and whatnot, I gave it up in favor of fruit, whole grains, vegetables, yogurt, organic meat. I feel that whole foods and exercise are the key to healthy and sustained weight loss. Now I am also eating more and more organic because there are over 50% more antioxidants in organic foods and because it’s so much better for the environment.

It took me exactly one year to lose the 25 pounds I gained and I have kept it off for 6 months, in addition to maintaining my exercise and healthy eating habits. Sweets are definately an instant weight fluctuation for me, but I do usually eat one or two a week.

I question whether sustained weight loss can be had with a large percentage of processed food in one’s diet – it just seems that those kinds of foods beget cravings whereas whole food is more satisfying (on a non-comfort-food level). Eating whole foods requires less will power in the long run because of the reduced cravings, and you can eat larger portions.

PS my cholesterol went way down as well.

So, good luck to all!!

]]> By: Megan http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/#comment-68198 Megan Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:16:25 +0000 /?p=3#comment-68198 <p>Laura,</p> <p>Thank you so much for sharing your story. I cried when I read it, because I understand what you say & what you feel. I have had friends that joined ww & have had success. I have always said "God, I don't want to pay to join a group of people to tell me how to lose weight!" But I am thinking that maybe this is just what I need. I need the structure. I need the support.</p> <p>Thank you again for sharing & for the insight. I might just have to give it a try.</p> Laura,

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I cried when I read it, because I understand what you say & what you feel. I have had friends that joined ww & have had success. I have always said “God, I don’t want to pay to join a group of people to tell me how to lose weight!” But I am thinking that maybe this is just what I need. I need the structure. I need the support.

Thank you again for sharing & for the insight. I might just have to give it a try.

]]> By: Bella http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/#comment-36178 Bella Wed, 19 Jul 2006 19:22:59 +0000 /?p=3#comment-36178 <p>WOW you really touched a big one here. How are you doing so far Laura Moncour? - Your last blog was in 2005.</p> WOW you really touched a big one here. How are you doing so far Laura Moncour? – Your last blog was in 2005.

]]> By: Kirstin http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/#comment-13405 Kirstin Wed, 31 May 2006 17:24:02 +0000 /?p=3#comment-13405 <p>I love your diet/lifestyle story! I was a lifetime WW member about 25 years ago. I lost 45 pounds, and then adopted a disabled child. No meetings for a long time, and lots of eating to "feel better". Now I am 25 years older, nearly 50, and I rejoined WW 4 weeks ago. I have lost nearly 5 pounds in my first month, and that makes me very happy. I noticed that my weight losses were slowing, and that's because I wasn't following the program...but follow it and it will work! Plus I have begun exercising. With 3 kids, one under 2 years, finding time has been hard...but I walk the dog in the very early morning, and then we take a family walk nearly every evening. Aerobics are my next goal, but time is a big factor....nonetheless I will continue to make indoor exercising a priority before summer ends, as I'll have to do it in the winter! Thanks again! Kirsty</p> I love your diet/lifestyle story! I was a lifetime WW member about 25 years ago. I lost 45 pounds, and then adopted a disabled child. No meetings for a long time, and lots of eating to “feel better”. Now I am 25 years older, nearly 50, and I rejoined WW 4 weeks ago. I have lost nearly 5 pounds in my first month, and that makes me very happy. I noticed that my weight losses were slowing, and that’s because I wasn’t following the program…but follow it and it will work! Plus I have begun exercising. With 3 kids, one under 2 years, finding time has been hard…but I walk the dog in the very early morning, and then we take a family walk nearly every evening. Aerobics are my next goal, but time is a big factor….nonetheless I will continue to make indoor exercising a priority before summer ends, as I’ll have to do it in the winter!
Thanks again!
Kirsty

]]> By: elizabeth http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/#comment-3738 elizabeth Thu, 18 May 2006 17:33:48 +0000 /?p=3#comment-3738 <p>I started Weight Watchers January 2, 2006 and have lost 31 lbs! It has been the easiest program I've ever tried. We are planning to go on a cruise this summer and my family says "You're gonna throw your "diet" out the window, right?" What they don't understand is that it's not a "diet", it's a lifestyle! It's about making healthier choices on a daily basis. And some days it's minute by minute! I've tried several things to lose weight and it finally took me making a commitment to myself to follow the plan. And I have to recommit everyday to continue following the plan because I realize that I am worth it. My health is worth it!</p> I started Weight Watchers January 2, 2006 and have lost 31 lbs! It has been the easiest program I’ve ever tried. We are planning to go on a cruise this summer and my family says “You’re gonna throw your “diet” out the window, right?” What they don’t understand is that it’s not a “diet”, it’s a lifestyle! It’s about making healthier choices on a daily basis. And some days it’s minute by minute! I’ve tried several things to lose weight and it finally took me making a commitment to myself to follow the plan. And I have to recommit everyday to continue following the plan because I realize that I am worth it. My health is worth it!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/#comment-824 Lisa Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:58:01 +0000 /?p=3#comment-824 <p>I just wanted to dsee if you were talking about weight watchers. I joined on January 3,2006 and have lost 11 pounds. I am encouraged by your story and wish you all the best. I am going to bookmark your site.</p> <p>Thanks for sharing your story with me</p> <p>Lisa</p> I just wanted to dsee if you were talking about weight watchers. I joined on January 3,2006 and have lost 11 pounds. I am encouraged by your story and wish you all the best. I am going to bookmark your site.

Thanks for sharing your story with me

Lisa

]]> By: Angela Carmon http://www.starling-fitness.com/archives/2004/12/14/my-weight-loss-story-so-far/#comment-740 Angela Carmon Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:24:57 +0000 /?p=3#comment-740 <p>Hi Dotti, I have to admit, I can't believe how long it has taken me to lose only 10 lbs with WW. i sit in the meetings and I hear folks saying how easy their first 10, 20 30 even 70 lbs were to lose.... I'm stuck in a rut and can't seem to budge past 10 lbs. I read your article today on binging because it seems that my appetite has increased for the winter months and I was hoping to get information at the meeting on this and how to handle the cravings. One of the ladies mentioned your website and suggested that I give it a look see. I've decided to go for another 12 weeks and this time saty within points. I'm exercising an hour a day it's the sweets that are killing me right now so I'll keep going to your site for advice and insight. Thanks for doing this for us. Angela</p> Hi Dotti,
I have to admit, I can’t believe how long it has taken me to lose only 10 lbs with WW. i sit in the meetings and I hear folks saying how easy their first 10, 20 30 even 70 lbs were to lose…. I’m stuck in a rut and can’t seem to budge past 10 lbs. I read your article today on binging because it seems that my appetite has increased for the winter months and I was hoping to get information at the meeting on this and how to handle the cravings. One of the ladies mentioned your website and suggested that I give it a look see. I’ve decided to go for another 12 weeks and this time saty within points. I’m exercising an hour a day it’s the sweets that are killing me right now so I’ll keep going to your site for advice and insight.
Thanks for doing this for us.
Angela

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