Lost 1 Inch so far

Congratulations on your success! When you have the sugar cravings, eat fruit instead - the body doesn't know the difference between the refined sugars in candy and the good sugars in fruit. I started a new weight loss "journey" on New Year's Day and have lost just why of 10 pounds thus far. I have many, many more to go but am happy with the initial results.

Before I forget... Since you love pasta, make sure it isn't overcooked. When it is over cooked, the glycemic goes up! Low glycemic index is one method to lose weight. Also when it comes to bread, toasting lowers its calories! I Think that you shouldn't keep away for candy because when you cut it totally, the desire for it is greater! Have a piece a day. Keep 'em somewhere you wont see them and is not so accessible, in an opaque container. Write down everything you eat so that you don't have the tendency to fool yourself that you could eat more.

That is wonderful. I have been walking on my treadmill off and on since the first of the year and have lost 3 pounds so far. I am trying to lose more weight and will walk on it daily for an hour.

Congratulations! I wish you all the best! I actually was able to lose more than 20 lbs this past 2 months by eating healthy and exercising. What's good about proper nutrition and exercise is that it becomes a habit and you find yourself embracing the idea that your body was made to eat, sleep, and much the same way exercise. I also like sweets! But I have replaced them with fruits. I stopped using sugar too, and use honey. I still have a piece of chocolate when it is available. It won't hurt as long as you don't eat a whole pack. But I don't include them in my grocery anymore. It's just an occasional treat when my mom buys some. I rarely use the elevator in the mall now. I also make it a point to clean the house everyday even if it is still clean and we never really run out of things to fix in the house. I also keep my body hydrated now! Water works miracles. I really think it's the small changes we do that really make a difference.

Oh that is great news Mag_keizer.... congratulations. Last summer, I worked out everyday for 6 days a week... I had a baby last january and had gotten a hernia from the pregnancy so I had to take it easy for the first 3 months, after that for mothers day I asked for HIP HOP ABS, and got it, I worked out for 2 months with that, and then my hubby bought me Zumba, and I started to work that into my routine as well.. and I lost 25 lbs, and several inches, I was so happy. Watching my calories, and adding excercise worked for me too. Keep up the good work!!