Proud of myself,losing weight

**daniellej** · 11-04-2015, 09:01 PM

I am proud of myself,losing weight.Went to the doctor for a check up and she seen I lost 12 pounds.I was 21 pounds overweight.I have been doing this with none of these weight loss drugs.It was all hard work at the gym and eating right.I am getting there,9 pounds to lose.I noticed the dresses that never fit me which fit me now.My friends say I am a whole different person too.

**Vautrin** · 11-05-2015, 08:28 AM

Losing weight is hard. Crash diets don't work, and it can be a real struggle. The trick seems to be to find a method that works for you. For some people it is diets, for others it is a bit more exercise, and for still others it is a reduction in stress and comfort eating.

Once you have found a routine that works for you, it becomes quite manageable, and depending on what is involved, even enjoyable. For instance whereas a walk might have been tiring you before, it now becomes a lot easier, and depending on your surroundings it might even offer you a nice break in nature, courtesy of a walk you would not have taken before.

Great going, and keep it up

**daniellej** · 11-05-2015, 07:11 PM

For night snacks,it is fruit and vegetables mainly.I have been planning the meals right and my daughters are slightly adjusting to it slowly.My youngest does not like brussel sprouts and my oldest two do.I made the focus of losing this light weight.My doctor is trying to get me to cut down on my Crown Royal and Cokes which is my favorite mixed drink.

**Luba** · 11-06-2015, 12:50 PM

Good on you, danielle!

Vautrin gave great advice, too!

**daniellej** · 11-07-2015, 12:14 AM

I have stuck to a plan that works for me and it works for helping controlling lupus which I have staying active.

**Luba** · 11-08-2015, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by daniellej

I have stuck to a plan that works for me and it works for helping controlling lupus which I have staying active.

That's awesome, a two-for-one as it were; looking and feeling fantastic as well as helping to control lupus.

**daniellej** · 11-08-2015, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Luba

Originally Posted by daniellej

I have stuck to a plan that works for me and it works for helping controlling lupus which I have staying active.

That's awesome, a two-for-one as it were; looking and feeling fantastic as well as helping to control lupus.

I don't sit around doing nothing.My friends say I look good now.Plus I stay active making my house calls fixing,repairing and maintaining heavy equipment.