Comments on Want What You Have: Fight Fat the Frugal Way

I admire your honesty too, Heather. I can't even a...

2008-06-28T12:55:00.000-05:00

I admire your honesty too, Heather. I can't even admit my weight to *myself,* much less everyone who reads my blog! But I'm there with you, and am looking forward to reading your weight loss tips and recipes, and I'm excited to see your results! You are an inspiration! God Bless!

I love your honesty Heather! I love the way you w...

2008-06-27T04:31:00.000-05:00

I love your honesty Heather! I love the way you write- it is so like having a conversation with you. I think in our culture of many blessings it is SO easy to become overweight - and you're right, it's all about that energy input vs. output ratio.
To record this and share it on a blog must be the best way to feel motivated and supported whilst facing the exciting challenge of losing weight, and getting healthier. I'm with you all the way, and KNOW you can do it!!
I'll have a think about my personal goals and join you on the quest.......... I'm not overweight, but after 3 babies (one of them only 5 weeks ago), I could sure lose 5 kilos or so!! And just generally eat better for my health. Too much chocolate and treats in general lately, just to stay awake! :) All the very best.

I'm with you, Heather! I need to do some serious ...

2008-06-26T23:35:00.000-05:00

I'm with you, Heather! I need to do some serious adjustments to my daily diet. I began my married life at 85 lbs at 5'1" and stayed that way forever. But not now. I can just look at chocolate cake and feel heavier. (sad) But recently I have been really concerned about what my inside looks like as well as my outside. I've got to get a grip and quick.
Looking forward to reading and gaining tips from your journey.

After reading this, I think I'll just stick to eating my plums the way God made them. Nice and fat free!

Smiles,
Lea

Wow what a topic, Heather!! Our scales broke, so...

2008-06-26T19:22:00.000-05:00

Wow what a topic, Heather!! Our scales broke, so I haven't weighed myself for ages (very convenient), but I know I definitely have a problem (way too soft in the middle). So I'm there with you all the way! - what a great way to keep yourself motivated - blog about it! I know I need to lose 5kgs & would love to lose 10kgs (no idea what that is in pounds).
Renata :)

Count me in. The year before I became pregnant wi...

2008-06-26T15:26:00.000-05:00

Count me in. The year before I became pregnant with my son, I worked hard, exercised, counted calories, and lost 50 lbs. Then I got pregnant and thought, "What the heck? I'm gonna get fat anyway, I may as well have fun!" I gained 80 lbs. Gulp. Then, 3 months after having my son, I got pregnant again. So here I am, 3 months after having my daughter. I'm "down to" 177. I'd like to at least get back down to the 140 I was before my son, and ideally, down to 125 or so.

Similarly to you, I just don't like exercise enough to make it priority. I have great plans, but it's far too easy to stay in bed an extra half and hour.

I'll be tuning in tomorrow!

Oh Heather!!! I have the same problem as you!!! ...

2008-06-26T12:54:00.000-05:00

Oh Heather!!! I have the same problem as you!!! I couldn't believe what your blog was about today because my husband and I went to a registered dietitian yesterday...not covered by insurance and $110.00 for an hour per person! When she showed us what the correct portion size that our food should be, I almost fell off my chair! I am so with you on this weight loss journey! I can't wait to read your weight loss plan and I have to work on one of my own. The RD said to not look at this as a diet to lose weight, but a life style change and if weight comes off that is a plus...she said that I would loose weight. I'm looking forward to reading more on this from you! God Bless, Janel

I was searching Google Blogs when I came across yo...

2008-06-26T12:15:00.000-05:00

I was searching Google Blogs when I came across yours. Just thought I would say hello!

I'm so with you here. If it's any consolation, I w...

2008-06-26T12:10:00.000-05:00

I'm so with you here. If it's any consolation, I weigh more and I'm shorter than you. I signed up at sparkpeople.com in January. It's free, and when I stuck with it, I lost. Unfortunately, I stopped in February and I haven't lost any more. Haven't gained either, though, so that's good :)

Another one to say - Right there with you! And the...

2008-06-26T11:24:00.000-05:00

Another one to say - Right there with you! And the thyroid meds haven't helped a thing.

Remember everyone, if you drop your calorie count too low for a prolonged period, your body will reset its thermostat to that amount and you WILL gain weight if you go above it from that point afterward. That is why they say not to go below a 1200 calorie limit.

I have dropped from 182 to 163 because of diet change...I'll blog about the craziness soon. I'm only eating meat and veggies at the moment (and beans and nuts/seeds). Not allowed to have dairy or any sugars or grains. Long story.

Good luck!

Oh Heather...I am so there!!! I too got tired of ...

2008-06-26T10:31:00.000-05:00

Oh Heather...I am so there!!! I too got tired of seeing the scale go only in one direction...UP!!! And while I too have health issues that are not helped by the "treatment", I know I need to eat less food and start excercising. My husband is very supportive and convinced me to join a gym. He said I was worth it. It's much less money than I thought, it's only for women and only 30 minutes. I truly thought I would hate it and would feel bad about spending the money if I ended up not going. But my husband was right, now that I SPEND the $47 a month I DON'T miss a day (He knows me so well). He's worked his schedule so he can watch our daughter and I can go do my thing (ALONE!). I was shocked that I actually LOVE it. I feel such a rush when I'm done and don't WANT to overeat afterwards. I have also been cutting back on food. I too put everyone else first, but one day I realized that my family would be in bad shape if I had a stroke or heart attack!!! I save my family much more than I spend on the gym and money spent is totally justified for health reasons. This is not about vanity. This is a long term project. I don't have unrealistic expectations. This may take at least a year for me. I'll be weighed and measured in about two weeks. I can't wait to see my progress. How nice to be doing it together!!!

I completely understand where you at. I was exactl...

2008-06-26T10:30:00.000-05:00

I completely understand where you at. I was exactly where you a couple months ago when both my husband and I got serious about it. My youngest of 6 is about the same age as yours is. and I kept saying I had just had a baby.
my husband I have have each lost 30 lbs since Easter. I still have about 4 lbs to hit my goal of 137#.
We have really watched what we eat,our portion sizes ( which we were way out of whac on ) counted calories, and are walking about 2 1/2 miles most days together.
We do buy the walmart brand slimfast shakes in the cans we are tapering off on them since we are getting close to out weight loss goal. We like them because its a no brainer we don't have to think of what to eat 3 times a day its 180 calories and I can drink that and feel full for 4 hours. and they are good. I was doing them for 2 meals a day and then eating 1 healthy meal a day. now I eat oatmeal for breakfast, a shake or salad for lunch, and a meal for supper the one I eat with my husband. I had some bad habits to kick , one being my Dr.pepper habit it had to go, little debbie cakes had to go, and eating sweets before bed had to go. and now I don't miss it at all.
I am hoping that you can come up with some frugal, recipe that are low calorie. That is what I need we live on a tight budget and eating healthy is not cheap.
If you are interested I can tell you the few things i have found that make me not feel so deprived.

Nope, I don't find that the Levoxyl helps. I've be...

2008-06-26T10:26:00.000-05:00

Nope, I don't find that the Levoxyl helps. I've been on it for 4 years, and I haven't noticed any weight loss benefits, unfortunately.

Doesn't you medication for hypothyroidism help any...

2008-06-26T10:22:00.000-05:00

Doesn't you medication for hypothyroidism help any with the weight? I am taking the thyroid replacement and I do not see much difference. However I have just started down the same road of weightloss because without knowing what what wrong with me I just slowed downed ALOT. Due to energy loss and ate more. So here I am, a previous size six barely fitting into a size 10. Looking forward to you thoughts on dieting.