Small update

[morganskye]

I'm back on Nutrisystem...kind of. Essentially I know that I'll never be able to follow it hardcore and correctly. I have low will power. The more I fight the sooner I'll give in. So, in order to at least attempt to lose weight I've decided to go by a 2/1 method. For every two meals I follow the plan exactly, I get one 'free' meal where I can eat what I want within reason. I've already lost two pounds since Friday on this plan. Sure I won't lose as quickly, but I won't turn into a crabby bitch because I'm not eating carbs. I also, for the most part, dislike the food on NS. Yesterday I had cheese tortellini, which I ADORE, but I had to force myself to finish it because it was nasty. Ass nasty. For dinner we had the real stuff. I put olive oil and Parmesan cheese instead of spaghetti sauce. Very yummy. ^_^

Right now I'm around 293. I gained a bit back, but 3lbs up versus 27lbs down? I'm still calling it a win.

Did you know that for every 1 pound lost, you take 4 pounds of pressure off your knees?

15 Facts for Weight Loss Newbies
Yeah, some stuff is very 'duh', but other things got me to thinking. It's a good list for everyone to read.

Weight Loss Facts
Another 'duh' article, but still a good read.

Comments

[dusktodawn.livejournal.com]

i'm so proud of you for losing that much! :D

I've been trying so hard lately to not give in and so far so good. now if I could just start walking/running on my own, i'll be good XD Shark Week makes it hard though

[ssfseiyakou.livejournal.com]

You're at 193? WTF? How the HELL did you do that?

[amayagoddess.livejournal.com]

I try my damnedest to make all my meals from scratch now (within reason). Sauces are the last thing I'm tackling. Most of the time I opt light like you did with just olive oil and Parmesan.

If you haven't already, peruse the spices and pick up the little McCormick containers (or store brand) of some different things that you may not have tried before. You'd be surprised how much you can do for a meal with just spices. :D

[broccoman.livejournal.com]

It's generally best to lose 1-2 lbs a week. You do that for a year, you'll be down to 200-240. That will do you a bunch of good.