Learning Curve

Monday, July 06, 2009

I think I am finally getting the hang of meal planning now. Most days I stay within all my allowances, and on the odd occasions things don't quite add up I am only a fraction under.
I am also finding that the weight comes off better if I keep my calorie allowance on the high side of my allowance. I find this interesting because every diet I have had before has used the principal of limiting, often severely, the amount of food eaten an therefore the calories. They didn't work though!!
Ok, ok, yes I know - SP is always telling us that its portion control combined with nutrient control that matters. However when one has learnt calorie control all ones life, to be able to eat, what for me is a substantial amount of food, and lose weight, is totally foreign and has taken time to get my head around.

  

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RIGHTNOW61 7/7/2009 8:02PM

I don't think I get this yet. Sounds great, can't wait til it hits me. Report Inappropriate Comment

YOBBI1 7/6/2009 10:51PM

I agree totally,I found at 1st when I kept at low end of calorie limit didn't lose much at all,now i keep to higher end losing more.Love the fact I don't have to starve myself to lose weight.If anything I sometimes have trouble eating all I should is so much :) Report Inappropriate Comment

OFEDEOZ 7/6/2009 9:33PM

Wooohoooo! It's great when you finally get it, it's not jusy about the calories Report Inappropriate Comment

MARIADALE 7/6/2009 8:13PM

It does seem that we lose more if we restrict less. Report Inappropriate Comment

IRONGRANNIE 7/6/2009 7:06PM

I suppose it won't surprise you to hear I have found exactly the same thing. I can't believe the amount of food I can eat and still the weight comes off! How much do we love Sparkies! Report Inappropriate Comment

IRONGRANNIE 7/6/2009 7:05PM

I suppose it won't surprise you to hear I have found exactly the same thing. I can't believe the amount of food I can eat and still the weight comes off! How much do we love Sparkies! Report Inappropriate Comment

IRONGRANNIE 7/6/2009 7:03PM

I suppose it won't surprise you to hear I have found exactly the same thing. I can't believe the amount of food I can eat and still the weight comes off! How much do we love Sparkies! Report Inappropriate Comment

Nothing!

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

I have absolutely nothing to say - life is going on as usual - same old, same old !! My weight is - oh so slowly - dropping off! The dogs hate the cold weather, as always and really - that's it!!

  

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MARIADALE 7/4/2009 10:12AM

Slow and steady wins the race! Report Inappropriate Comment

Instant messaging

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Ever since the instant messaging system came in I have had lots of different logging in problems and very slow loading..
Recently I discovered how to turn it off (I haven't used it anyway) and my problems disappeared.
I have a feeling that it might be that its great for people with high speed internet connection but if - like me - you have a slower rate - not of my choice -then it can cause problems!!

  

Spread the Spark Weekend -

Friday, June 26, 2009

Its all about effort - right?
Well I went shopping in my Sparkpeople T shirt, then we had a Rally!! The turn up consisted of - Me - hubbie (behind the camera), our 2 dogs (watching fascinated from the window). lots of wild birds, and Herbie 2 (my scooter) but then what do you expect in the bush!! At least the sun came out!!
Anyway - SP asked for photos and here is mine!!


I hope the US rallies were better attended!!

  

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IRONGRANNIE 6/27/2009 2:44AM

I love it!!!! I can see the pride in your face. I hope you can hear my giggles. Report Inappropriate Comment

‘Spread the Spark’ weekend: Now, I dare to dream!!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

This is my contribution to the ‘ Spread the Spark’ weekend since a rally of 1 doesn’t really have the same impact!! However I shall wear my ‘Sparkpeople’ T shirt with pride and think of the fun you are having in the US, because:
Now, I dare to dream!!
I have been with SP for 17wks now and during that time have lost 10kg. My attitude to weight loss has completely changed. My focus has done an about turn from looking back, giving up on weight loss, to looking forward in a very positive way. This change is entirely due to Sparkpeople, so I decided it was time to rewrite my introduction on my Spark Page
I am, for the first time in my life, proud of what I have lost already and looking forward to being a ‘normal’ weight, looking forward to the journey, the fun, the adventure of the weight loss, and then to the maintenance of that weight and, hopefully a lifelong association with SP and also with the many friends I have made, and hope to continue to make, along the way.
If you are interested in how Sparkpeople has changed my life, please visit my Sparkpage.

  

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REBECKY44 6/24/2009 4:54PM

Good for you! WooHoo! Report Inappropriate Comment