Comments on: Thursday Thirteen – Odd but true facts about losing weight.

By: diet al

diet al — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:06:18 +0000

Great article. Best tip would be to focus on getting protein into every meal, which lowers the gi and help to cut back on carbs and helpes to control appetite. And to get a balance of snacks between fruit, protein and vegetable. So hence find alternatives for carb based snacks.

By: Valerie Waters

Valerie Waters — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:15:50 +0000

Wow! Great post! I vote for your #11 about the amount of ingredients in food. There is a big difference between eating oatmeal made with Quaker Oats (ingredients, oats) and Quaker instant oatmeal with Brown Sugar and maple syrup, (ingredient list too long to post).

Also, if you are having massive sugar cravings try eating protein. You won’t want to but it almost always halts sugar and carb cravings.

By: tips and tricks

tips and tricks — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:00:09 +0000

Great tips. I might link to you (this post) in my next few posts… For me, before taking on any weight loss program one should take consideration of any health issues. And it’s always sound to consult a doctor before jumping in on any of these program. Also, the more natural the process of losing weight, the better. Starving is not the way nor diet pills.

By: Open Grove Claudia

Open Grove Claudia — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:48:01 +0000

the Gal Herself – Good for you for doing something!

Pamela Kramer – I created a standing station that’s helped a lot too.

Yasmin – Right! Water! I always forget that!

Elaine – Good luck – I think it’s especially hard when you have diabetes.

Jen – I’ve come to believe that every program, every exercise works – we just don’t work them. I encourage you to find what you love, the rest will follow.

Anita K – I haven’t read that book, but I’ve heard good things about it. It’s amazing how much hype and demanization of food there is…. phew.

PopArtDiva – I think it’s very hard to find a way – but that’s what it’s all about – finding a way that works for you.

Janet – I have been learning a stress management program. It’s hard but I think it’s helping!

Claudia – There’s lots of chocolate with only a few ingredients – this I know! Stress is a killer – I think.

Barbara Doduk – Good luck with it! i bet if you start slow, you could do it over time.

Chris – I’m sure you’re right!

Jehara – Huh, yeah I’ve read that these cravings are a response to the increased corisol.

Fear and Loathing in LV – That’a great tip!

CelticLibrarian – Interestingly, Splenda is made by soaking sugar in arsenic. People say they can taste the arsenic.

By: Celticlibrarian

Celticlibrarian — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:57:15 +0000

Number 12 all the way. Well…that and my body reacts quite negatively to them.

Do you know anyone that finds Splenda to be sweet? It tastes like medicine to me.

Anyway, now I want to go swimming…

By: Fear and Parenting in Las Vegas

Fear and Parenting in Las Vegas — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:07:47 +0000

When you’re eating, make that the ONLY thing you’re doing. No TV, no reading, no blogging. You get the point. Focus on eating, what you’re eating and when you’re full.

Now if I could (chomp) just (chew) listen to my (nom nom) own advice.

By: jehara

jehara — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:32:20 +0000

this is a very interesting list. i read somewhere that when you don’t get enough sleep your body craves sugar and other fattening foods. generally i eat pretty well but if i don’t get enough sleep i do crave sugary foods.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:20:57 +0000

Great tips, #s 11 & 12 are the most important to remember in my opinion. happy TT

By: Barbara Doduk

Barbara Doduk — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:30:52 +0000

I needed this. I am trying to loose a few pounds but it is so hard. Happy TT

By: claudia

claudia — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:24:25 +0000

hey wait a minute…#11…that counts chocolate out!?? What? NO!!!