I just lost 10 pounds, here's how I did it

[3tbear]

I'm so proud of myself, usually I can only put the weight on. The solution was right under my nose too, just eliminate eating all junk foods, and don't eat before bedtime. It worked! I'm back in my size 10's again, yippee! Also, eliminate margarine or butter when eating dinner, like on your veggies. I did that too, I'm sure that helped as well. It becomes routine after awhile, after you haven't eaten all that junk you normally did, you just get used to being without it, and I know my body is so much better, healthier than when I used to eat all of that stuff.

[LocaChica]

CONGRATS!!! All those little extras do add up, but I can't control myself when it comes to butter and peanut butter. I keep expecting some weight to just pop in one morning.

[cata5]

3tbear-Good job figuring out what works for you and dropping some weight!

LocaChica-Where are you these days? Most of your posts that I've seen lately are old posts bumped up. Stick around.

[cujo0123]

WTG!!
I use the spray butter. It has 0 calories and 0 fat. There are about 3 brands that I know of and I just buy whatever is the cheapest/on sale. There is not that much of a difference in brands. I cook with it and add it to veggies and bread at meals.

[hrdlife1]

CONGRATULATIONS 3TBEAR!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS FANTASTIC!!

Everything you said is absolutely correct, I try and do that (Wellbutrin XL not only helps with cutting down on smoking, it took away my cravings too!) and cujo the spray butter is a good idea too, no calories but you don't have to have tasteless food

I am so proud of you 3t, keep up the great work!!

[mayor]

When I lost a bunch of weight a couple years back everyone wanted to know my secret. Here it is.

Eat less. Exercise more.

Congrats!

Mayor

[Nightowl69]

Congrats!!

[Rockabillie]

Good for you~!

A word of caution on the spray butter: It's not really 0 calories. It's less than 1 calorie PER SERVING, meaning there are calaories, but few enough in one serving that it's less than one (0.4 calories, for example)calorie. But if you use it freely, it will add up.

[3tbear]

Thanx guys!

[cujo0123]

Thats true rockabillie but even using it freely its not enough calories that I worry about it. If you usually use butter or margarine and change to the spray butter you will still be cutting out lots of calories.

[CJWest]

Great job 3tbear!

Another suggestion for losing about 5-10 lbs...cut out the sodas and drink water! Don't even drink diet! Water is better for your body and gives your cells the hydration that they need to do their jobs, like burn off that nasty fat! Also, if you drink coffee, tea, or soda, the caffeine dehydrates you even more.

If you can't handle drinking regular water all of the time, there is a great non-carbonated flavored water out now called Fruit2O. I got hooked on it when my husband was in the hospital the for the last time. It has 0 calories, 0 carbs, and only 5 mg of sodium. It's the closest thing I've seen on the market to normal water, just with fruit flavors. I know that Walgreens carries it, and some Sam's Clubs. I've heard that some Krogers carry it also, but I have not been able to find it there. You might be able to find a store in your area that carries it by going to their website. [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now]

Good luck!

[cujo0123]

I love Fruit2O. Sams, Kmart, and Kroger carry it here. Ive heard CVS carries it. Its sweetened with Splenda which is the best sweetner I've found.