[jebartle]

I've lost 16 lbs. in a month and it's easy.....Have a good breakfast, have dinner for lunch and then STOP eating (no eating after 1:00),and have lots of water.....I've noticed that many of us have put on a few pounds in our senior years, let's use this thread to record our accomplishments...What do you say??? This method works for me but maybe you have a better idea.....I think the Europeans have been eating like this all their lives....It's obvious from other threads that we love our restaurants and I've learned to enjoy their lunch (my dinner) menu... I've been healthy, no headache and the best part NOT hungry until morning...First diet I've been able to accomplish some results and not taking the weight off too fast...Give it a try or add your diet tips...Good luck!

[Loudoll]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I've lost 16 lbs. in a month and it's easy.....Have a good breakfast, have dinner for lunch and then STOP eating, have lots of water.....I've noticed that many of us have put on a few pounds in our senior years, let's use this thread to record our accomplishments...What do you say???

I noticed no one read or commented yet on this unpleasant subject. However, congratulations on your weight loss

[Mudder]

Ok, I'm in. I've had a year with a condition that prevented my usual amount of exercise. My body is finally ready for exercise again. So count me in.

[jebartle]

I'm not finished yet....This is waaaay toooo easy!

Originally Posted by Loudoll

I noticed no one read or commented yet on this unpleasant subject. However, congratulations on your weight loss

[jebartle]

Let's share our diet secrets.

Originally Posted by Mudder

Ok, I'm in. I've had a year with a condition that prevented my usual amount of exercise. My body is finally ready for exercise again. So count me in.

[FreedomToGo]

I would highly recommend the book, "It Starts with Food," by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig.

[TheVillageChicken]

I count calories with poker chips and two jars. I start the day with one full and one empty jar. The full jar contains red (100 calories), blue (50 calories), and white (10 calories). For example, an 1800 calorie plan would have ten whites, two blues, and sixteen reds. As I consume calories, I pay for them by moving chips from the start jar to the finish jar. When the start jar is empty, I am done for the day. I stay focused on not what I have consumed, but rather, what I have left when planning my meals.

[jebartle]

That is a neat idea Village Chicken....I love it!

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

I count calories with poker chips and two jars. I start the day with one full and one empty jar. The full jar contains red (100 calories), blue (50 calories), and white (10 calories). For example, an 1800 calorie plan would have ten whites, two blues, and sixteen reds. As I consume calories, I pay for them by moving chips from the start jar to the finish jar. When the start jar is empty, I am done for the day. I stay focused on not what I have consumed, but rather, what I have left when planning my meals.

[jebartle]

Thanks Sophie!

Originally Posted by sophie720

I would highly recommend the book, "It Starts with Food," by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig.

[TrudyM]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

I count calories with poker chips and two jars. I start the day with one full and one empty jar. The full jar contains red (100 calories), blue (50 calories), and white (10 calories). For example, an 1800 calorie plan would have ten whites, two blues, and sixteen reds. As I consume calories, I pay for them by moving chips from the start jar to the finish jar. When the start jar is empty, I am done for the day. I stay focused on not what I have consumed, but rather, what I have left when planning my meals.

I use nickels for 100 calories and pennies for 10 calories and two small empty pill bottles. So as I am on 1300 calories I have 12 nickels and 10 pennies. This way it fits in my purse. I was using poker chips but switched. I have lost 35 lbs since May 1 but it is going slower now as the difference between 1300 calories and what maintains my current weight isn't as big a difference as it was when I was 35 lbs heavier. I make a do ahead meals adding up all the calories of all the ingredients and then divide it into 350 to 400 calorie portions and then freeze or refrig them. Apples and 100 calorie yogurt are my salvation and keep me going. Doc says why I failed in the past is I need to eat something every 4 hours or my body goes into preservation mode. So I save 100 cal for a yogurt in the evening or if I have enough left I have a skinny cow ice cream sandwich they are great. Also you can make a real low cal jello using unsweetened koolaid and splenda and knox gel. It tastes like reg jello as the same company makes both koolaid and jello so the flavors are the same.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCUbvOwwfWM

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCUbvOwwfWM

Bill and Michelle are taking a stand on an obvious health issue. Please name the others who are also taking a stand on this issue.

[jebartle]

Thanks Dr. W

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCUbvOwwfWM

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I'm not finished yet....This is waaaay toooo easy!

Although I think it would work, it doesn't sound easy to me. I do the opposite. I don't eat all day and have one meal at night.

The problem that I have is that once I eat, I find it very difficult to stop. I did very well with eating one meal for about a month, but the I began snacking at night.

The other issue is that, especially this time of year, things come up where you end up not adhering to your schedule. You have a party or you make dinner plans with friends. It seems like you'd really have to isolate yourself.

[Phanatic Luvr]

I count my calories on my cell phone. There is an app called My Fitness Pal. You can scan all you eat with a built in scanner which works on the UPC on each food item. You just have to make sure you adjust the portions which is very easy. You can track your weight (and hopefully success). Once you start, it will tell you how many calories you should have per day to get to your targeted goal.