Gonna use this to hold myself accountable. 6 weeks in. Only unprocessed food, portion control, balanced meals. 15,000 steps a day. Started at 265, down to 244. My goal is 1 to three pounds per week. My long term goal is under 200 lb. Anyone else wants to join in feel free.

Speyside wrote:

I had already started about two months ago. Not going to say my weight now but I am down about 20 lbs... Started in upper 100s.

My downside is starch... Which turns into sugar... And the wines I like have sugar obviously. I do good with everything else. Not big on junk food or candies. It is my addiction to the carbs and also my obsession with Dr.Pepper. I tried to cut out ALL sodas and do water only.

Cigarlady7 wrote:

Probiotics are a good way to take care of your GI.....Greek yogurt is my treat of choice.

ZRX1200 wrote:

Stick to whole grains,your body metabolizes them much more slowly so you don't get that sugar shock simple carbs provide.I'm not into junk food and candy either....that stuff is pure kryptonite for most if not all of us.I love fresh fruit and try to limit myself to 2-3 fruit servings per day...…..I could easily do a half dozen or more.I too love Dr Pepper but haven't had one in months.

Whistlebritches wrote:

CL, what Z is saying is that whole grains convert much slower than processed grains. So you will have less weight gain. Even though it doesn't exactly relate, read up on glycemic index and glycemic load. So brown rice or wild rice are much better choices.

Speyside wrote:

Probiotics are a good way to take care of your GI.....Greek yogurt is my treat of choice.

ZRX1200 wrote: