[renielarson]

Ok..here I go

I've lost 15 pounds since February and have 20 to go. I count calories and limit myself to 1125 a day. I kinda use the old Weight Watchers formula of 75 calories equals 1 point and I keep my points to 15 or less a day. I think their formula has changed but this worked for me back in 2000 so I'm sticking to it again.

Confession time: I hated soy products with a passion! Gagged just thinking about them. But, I like food and wanted to be able to eat lots of it and feel full. So, we (yes, my hubby is doing this with me) began exploring soy products and found they were less calories. To make a long story short, we have found soy products online and through taste trials that I (we) do like. Our intake of meat has diminished and our intake of soy products has increased. I draw the line with soy milk, though. I just can't stand it (but I'm not a milk drinker, anyway)!

We also eliminated most oils and use sprays instead. Eating food that is "light", "sugar free", "fat free" and "meatless" is now a standard. We are NOT vegetarians and I still eat a good bar hamburger, fish, and chicken when the fancy hits...but not often.

We eat more veggies, too.

Ok...I could go on, but will stop here. It's working for us, slowly...but working. I've gone down 2 clothing sizes and my goal is to get down 2 more.

Let's keep this thread going because I need the support and encouragement.