Secrets of Success

weigh and measure your portions

this is the only way I can keep track of my food

Its all in the attitude

I think that in order for one to be success in losing weight and keeping it off, one must have the attitude that this is a lifestyle change. This is the way I must eat, exercise and live in order to maintain my weight-loss.

Giving pats and thata girls

The most important thing you can do for another weight-loser is to give them a "that-a-girl". It is the best motivator one can give and by you giving them that goodie, it gives you a wonderful feeling of compassion and support.

support

Without the support and encouragement of people on your teams the chances of success are lessoned. Join and be active on several teams and you will be successful.

motivation

For a next-day boost, place an encouraging not in your gym or lunch bag today

maintaining you weight loss

I find that I still have to write down everything I eat. I need to know how many calories I have eaten so I know to stop when I have reached my capacity or a bit over. If I didn't count I would continue to eat and thus gain my lost weight.

walk

Don't want to walk outside or on a treadmill, Walk in front of your TV during all the commericals for the entire evening and you will have added some miles to your normal day.

less fat

make sure you drain off the fat when you brown the hamburger for casserole dishes you make.

saving money

When you go to the grocery store, make a note of the price of one item of junk food that you would normally buy and eat and put that amount in a piggy bank. You will be surprised how much you would have spent on junk food.

Move

Unless you move you are not fully participating in your weight-loss journey