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What weight-loss method has worked best for you?

Posted - January 20, 2017

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  • 211
    If I gain weight, it's usually because I've allowed myself to overindulge.  I just look at which calories are empty, and cut those.  The easy ones are wine and dessert.  I cut them out, except for an occasional treat.  Water keeps me from munching mindlessly in the evening.  Of course, I have to get up during the night.  >:\
      January 20, 2017 4:27 PM MST
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  • My big problem is walking. I dropped 50 lbs in 2012 just walking and eating smaller portions. Unfortunately I can no longer walk effectively. I hobble about 4 or 5 km a day but can't go fast enough to keep the weight down and I've put back almost 20 of those lost pounds. I'm just gonna have to eat like a sparrow.
      January 20, 2017 4:31 PM MST
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  • 211
    I just lost 30.  It's winter here, and Mr. Happy's hip can't hike yet.  Yeah.  I had to eat like a sparrow.
      January 20, 2017 4:34 PM MST
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  • That hurts. :(
      January 20, 2017 4:53 PM MST
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  • 3523
    I'm going back to swimming and lifting weights.  It's easier on the joints and bones.  Also there are some really good vegetarian recipes out there.  I can eat all I want if I lay off the meat and carbs.
      January 20, 2017 7:03 PM MST
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  • We went vegetarian for about six months -- not for health reasons but because I found an interesting vegetarian cookbook. Quite liked it but back on the dead animals now. 
      January 20, 2017 7:39 PM MST
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  • 17364

    I know impact is hard on joints but I thought weight lifting was too.  I have always heard swimming the best exercise with the least amount of possible injury that we can do. 

      January 23, 2017 11:36 PM MST
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  • 3523
    Hi Trhifty.  Weights are hard on the joints too but at least you don't have that sudden impact as when your feet hit the ground running.  I think once I build up more muscle, my joints will be sturdier.  We'll see.
      January 24, 2017 6:35 AM MST
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  • 17364
    Just be careful.  I've already had both knees replaced.  I had knee problems my whole life, and as fate would have it, that is where arthritis trespassed.  I'm happy; the surgeries really gave me my life back.  When I was about 22 the ortho told me to do some exercises and that I would probably end up in a wheel chair by age 50.  Well, a lot changed between age 22 and 50 and I just got new knees.  Pretty cool!
      January 24, 2017 9:57 PM MST
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  • 7683
    Weight-loss method,well never resorted to one,the secret is to eat home made food and shun outside food,it really works;))
      January 20, 2017 7:42 PM MST
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  • I can put on weight just walking past an Asian food stall. I inhale the calories.
      January 20, 2017 11:01 PM MST
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  • 7683
    I agree,like all restaurant food,Asian stalls might carry food which has fat content. That's why I stressed on 'home food'!
      January 20, 2017 11:05 PM MST
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  • Love your avatar. It's really classy.
      January 20, 2017 11:08 PM MST
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  • 7683
    Umm thank you,I like it too;))
      January 20, 2017 11:09 PM MST
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  • 17364
    Eat 1000 calories per day and go about life as usual.  It doesn't require spending money or going somewhere besides home to exercise or run.  You can pick up a $2.00 calorie counter by the checkout line at the supermarket. 

    The way people are manipulated by advertising and political propaganda is one of the wonders of the world. 
      January 21, 2017 1:50 AM MST
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  • A simple solution. Thanks, Thrifty. 
      January 21, 2017 12:08 PM MST
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  • 2500
    The stroke of a judge's pen.

    I lost 145-lbs instantly when he signed that divorce decree.

    (And yes, I'm only making a bad joke . . . )
      January 21, 2017 12:18 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Weight Watchers saved my life in the 80's.   I know a lot of diets, but their rule of thumb back then is so easy.

    A protein the size of your fist is about the right portion for a chicken piece, or a pork chop or a fillet of fish.  That size is usually the right size.

    So 2 proteins or 3;  2 breads, 3 milks, 3 fruits and 5 vegetables.   You get as much free vegetables as you like.   3 tblsps of fat

    Keep a snack sensible and at about 100 calories and you will drop the pounds.

    Keep the sugar and white flour to a minimum.

    Drink at least 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water a day. This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at January 23, 2017 11:44 PM MST
      January 23, 2017 11:43 PM MST
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  • I've never attempted to lose weight before. I've never needed to.  This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at January 24, 2017 9:58 PM MST
      January 24, 2017 9:58 PM MST
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  • 3680
    Eating somewhere-near sensibly and keeping physically active.
      May 24, 2017 6:07 PM MDT
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  • 13071
    Working out a little everyday and smaller portioned meals.
      May 24, 2017 7:59 PM MDT
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