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Day 58 and still 25 pounds gone -- but almost to more gone!
2-27-07
265/240/200 Day 58 and still 25 pounds gone Got on my scales this morning, and I think a moderate wind could have blown the indicator below 240, but it was not to be. So still at 240. However, with the slight excesses of Saturday and Sunday behind me, the week looks good for making good progress. Had about 1000 calories yesterday and hope to have about the same today, etc. Psychologist Daniel S. Kirschenbaum, Ph.D., wrote a book entitled, "The 9 Truths about Weight Loss," which I think is pretty good. On page 4 starts this: "Beyond Moderation "Undoubtedly the most common advice you've ever heard about losing weight is "Everything in moderation." It all boils down to chicken- soup ideas like: - "Don't try to lose weight too fast - you'll put it back on fast if you lose it too fast." - "Don't exercise too much - you'll hurt yourself (or "Your body needs to rest"). - "If you deprive yourself too much (especially of your favorite foods), you'll start having all-out binges." "These ideas about moderation sound plausible. Can't you just see your mother or grandmother shaking a finger at you and cajoling you about taking it easy? There's only one problem: They're wrong. Weight control doesn't follow this logical, sensible, middle-of-the-road game plan. Your biology follows its own game plan; it's a very primitive taskmaster. As Truth #1 suggests ["Your body will resist permanent weight loss."], your biology is simply too tough for such a moderate approach. "Only Highly Intensive and Consistent Efforts at Weight Control Really Work "The National Weight Control Registry includes responses to surveys by more than two thousand people who have lost, on average, 60 pounds each and kept it off for six years. These "master weight controllers" had lost, and regained, an average of 270 pounds before their successful effort took hold. Another survey of two hundred masters found that the truly successful weight-loss effort came only after an average of five previous temporarily successful weight losses. When the masters compared their successful efforts to previous attempts, the biggest difference was that they took a far more intensive approach. In fact, the majority of the masters used a much stricter dietary regimen (with minimal fat), and more than 80 percent reported that they exercised far more than in their previous attempts. They also reported paying far more careful attention to exactly what they ate, their weight, and their exercise during the attempts that led to long-term success..." I sure agree with what Kirschenbaum proposes - that of successful weight loss involving not noodling around the edges. For me, moderation means loss of task focus and a tendency to occasionally - and then more and more often - take in many more calories than I should. I haven't looked at the National Registry myself but Kirschenbaum's observations that the masters lost their weight at the end with a "much stricter dietary regimen" is interesting. (I would imagine that this implies a stricter caloric control but am not clear about this.) Anyway, I don't intend to be "moderate" and middle-of-the-road regarding my dieting behaviors. So far I am making good progress and I know that this will continue, unless the laws of physics are suspended in my kitchen. Have a great day and a great rest of the week! Yours truly, Caleb |
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CALEB YOUR DOING GREAT!!!!!!!
JAN 2,07/ FEB 28
358/321/200 YAY I JUST GOT THRU EATING A 3 CUP BOWL OF CORNFLAKES WITH 2 CUPS OF 2 PERCENT MILK.....SO MY BREAKFAST CONSISTS OF 5OO CALORIES...I WILL SAVE MY OTHER CALORIES FOR LUNCH OR SUPPER....THE LOW CALORIE DIET ( 12OO TO 1500 CLORIES ) MOST OF THE TIME I STAY ABOUT 1200 CALORIES......AS FOR MY CABBAGE SOUP DIET LAST WEEK I LOST 8 POUNDS . I BELEIVE EVERY DIET WORKS,YOU JUST HAVE TO STICK TO THE PLAN ;-) DONNA |
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CALEB YOUR DOING GREAT!!!!!!!
On Feb 28, 6:21 am, (MRS WINTERTIME) wrote:
JAN 2,07/ FEB 28 358/321/200 YAY I JUST GOT THRU EATING A 3 CUP BOWL OF CORNFLAKES WITH 2 CUPS OF 2 PERCENT MILK.....SO MY BREAKFAST CONSISTS OF 5OO CALORIES...I WILL SAVE MY OTHER CALORIES FOR LUNCH OR SUPPER....THE LOW CALORIE DIET ( 12OO TO 1500 CLORIES ) MOST OF THE TIME I STAY ABOUT 1200 CALORIES......AS FOR MY CABBAGE SOUP DIET LAST WEEK I LOST 8 POUNDS . I BELEIVE EVERY DIET WORKS,YOU JUST HAVE TO STICK TO THE PLAN ;-) DONNA Donna -- Great for you! Your blood pressure is better, I'm sure! I'm sure you're improving your health statistics! Your medical provider is darned ecstatic with your progress! I sure agree with what you say: "Every diet works, you just have to stick to the plan!" Supah! Yours truly, Caleb |
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CALEB YOUR DOING GREAT!!!!!!!
TY CALEB
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