Topic : Diet

Weight Watchers changes your entire outlook on eating.  While Jenny Craig just makes you pay for the food. They both work but for long term.......ww is better.  My opinion of course 

Jessica, I don't know why you want to punish yourself ...  if you already said YUK and then you attempt it, then the only thing you are going to do is add more negative FAILURE self-talk to your vocabulary. 

Pick up Dr. Phil's book and check it out.  He has explained in 1 place all the new behaviors you need to adapt to live a healthy life style.   The thing is, Jessica, you can either continue to YO-YO or you can start taking the small tiny wee steps to living a healthy life style that includes eating healthy and exercise. 

Hi Jessica....its hard when there are so many fad diets out there. Eight days ago I started the Atkins diet. My fiance made me promise not to do it long term because he doesnt want me getting ill. He does want me to be happy though. The first couple of days was hard but now I dont crave sweets. I just crave a REALLY good cup of coffee. One of my downfalls is being a carbohydrate addict so I chose this diet so I could learn how to gradually control my intake. I lost 3 pounds in the first week. I know that isnt much but from what I understand that most of the weight comes off in the second week of induction. Also I am exercising for an hour or so 4 days per week. I think i have actually lost more in inches but i didnt measure so I need to start. Anyway, I would just like to say good luck with whatever you choose...Im sure you can do it.  

Take care. 

  I am new to this board.I am looking for some good support to help me lose at least 50 pounds.I have a tresdmill and a ab recliner and i do exercise,but the nice days i go outdoors.I eat not too bad ,but  my downfall is sweets.Does anyone have a good diet i can follow or some good advise,i will really like to hear from everyone.Do you have a day that you weight on and i would like to start with all of you. 

Thanks yum 

I committed to living Dr. Phil's 7 keys back on 11/18/03.   Weight Loss Solutions is about adapting healthier eating habits and behaviors and I've been slowly doing it.  I've lost maybe a total of 16 lbs since my commitment ...   and gaining it all back.   For me, I'm an emotional eater with a food addiction to sweets and junk foods.    

It's been a real slow process cause I'm my worse enemy!  It's just so sad to say that. However, I've made so many major changes in my behaviors and habits; I have just continued to adapt his keys. 

Key 5 food menu wasn't too bad; however, I quickly realized that I'm a real slow at changing my behaviors and habits -- it is strange is it not how we fight so hard to keep the self-destructive habits we have developed over the decades.    

I have mastered Key 1 & 2.  I feel good about myself and I no longer berate or beat myself up because I have gained a pound.  I analyze what I've made high priority in my life and I'm happy to say that I have reached a really safe place. 

Although Dr. Phil doesn't go into any detail about using a food journal, I found that it has helped me to name my triggers and urges.  It helped to me to slowly wean myself off of TV.  and most importantly, provided me with steps/actions I needed to take to live a healthier life style. 

I'm was pretty messed up .. a couch potato really.   I have been practicing how to cook and clean again. And I've been going to the gym 2 days a week for what is my 3rd year!   That's major accomplishments for me and I'm delighted with the structure of Dr. Phil's book.    

Have you read it?  It's in paperback now and is available at the library if you want to check it out. 

I just read your message.Ive done dr phils 14th day plan its tough but did it twice,i had loss about ten pounds on it,but after i started to eat again.I wanted to tell you you said you were a couch potatoe,did you ever read the book from a couch potatoe to a bake potatoe its really good and its about two couples that had gainned alot of weight and they talked about how bad they ewere out of shape and then they got together and went on a diet.I wont tell you all but i got that book about 3 years ago from an avon lady.I just read it last month to be honest with you,but it gave me courage and i do exercise and walk on treadmill.But on here do u just talk about loosing weight or do you weight on such day?If you do can i join you and we can try and help each other the best we can.Let me know ok. 

Thanks 

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