A few of you have asked for updates regarding my weight loss. I am so pleased to say that since my last post I am down another 4 lbs, and that puts me at 16.4 lbs since August 2009, and I can not tell you how many inches I have lost, but my jeans say it all. YIPEE!!!!!
I know it seems that it has been slow, and I am just glad to be finally having success at the scale. A few of you have begin to notice, and that really excites me. I just have to remember that the slower it comes off the harder it will be to put back on.
As many of you know that I have struggled with Insulin Resistance for quite a few years now, and I can tell you that it is SO TOUGH having insulin resistance. I have had to change my way of thinking and actually find the right foods to eat, and the best exercise routine that works for me. The working out is tough, but I have found that I feel so much better doing it then without.
As for the eating part, I really watch my portions and make better choices as to what I eat. I have made the switch to eating Whole Grains, along with a variety of fruits and veggies. This has helped me so much, and totally makes me feel satisfied for a lot longer. Take a good look at your ingredients on your bread, crackers, cereal, etc. and if it doesn't say WHOLE WHEAT then toss it out. You don't have to do what I say, but if you are finding your self feeling hungry after a few hours of eating, it may be time to look at what you are taking in, do your homework too. There is a ton of information online so take a good look.
The only thing that I am really depriving myself of is SUGAR. I really have to watch what I take in because it does not do good things for my body, and takes longer to digest then other foods. I have found that sugar free candy isn't as bad as what it used to be. And if you are looking to make the switch, there is a very good variety nowadays. I can remember tasting sugar free candy when I was much younger, and can I say YUCK!!!!!! Whitman's has a good selection that you can find just about anywhere, and they are even endorsed by Weight Watchers if that matters, but I have found that Winco has a great sugar free selection.
Not that I am a diet guru or anything, but if you apply these skills you will have success. If any of you need a companion for workouts or whatever just call me. My work schedule is changing as of Monday (3/22), and will be free most early afternoons. I am really wanting to try a Zumba class at Golds. Does anyone know if they do that class out here? If they do please let me
know.
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Ask Carrie about the class, she would know. Im so very proud of you. I too found that cutting out all sugar really helped me shed the weight along with very rigorous and continuous excercising.
Oh Natalie, I am so proud of you!! You are an inspiration, truly! Way to go girl!!
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