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In reply to the discussion: How I lost 70 lbs. in one year. [View all]AnneD
(15,774 posts)72. Congrats....
Two years I lost 30 lbs and it has not come back. I am inspired to do more this time. I nickeled and dimed my weight off too. I drank more water, not as much as you. No sodas, no fast food. Sweet potatoes instead of white, brown or wild rice, steel cut oats, pasta only at lunch so I have the day to work it off.
Water is the secret weapon. I get kids in here all the time complaining about headaches and have low grade temps. They feel much better after drinking water. The other thing I notice, they come in with a stomach ache. I ask them when the last time they ate something green, yellow, or red. Many times it is over a week. Thank God for re fried beans or these kids would get ZERO fiber.
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I love water and drink alot of it. But sadly am still fat. The way I see it you finally
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#56
So very true. I am glad your able to get over the hill. Am 65 and I'm still waiting to get
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#122
You got it right. Eat healthily and you can actually enjoy rare treats as treats.
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2012
#44
Can water intake be in the form of iced/hot tea. I drink a lot of both, daily. Just plain water,
SammyWinstonJack
Dec 2012
#6
I use sugarless creamer and find that alone does the trick as far as sweetening
Skittles
Dec 2012
#20
I drink only celestial seasonings decaf teas, using splenda for a sweetner.
SammyWinstonJack
Dec 2012
#31
What about trying to get her to drink flavored soda water? Maybe start with Truvia to sweeten
FailureToCommunicate
Dec 2012
#48
I found that when I made myself drink a lot of water a day, I ended up LOVING it!
gateley
Dec 2012
#111
Congratulations. It's really astounding how well it works.. hope others can profit from what you've
Democracyinkind
Dec 2012
#7
congratulations. i have noticed as i aged that if i didn't keep hydrated my joints would get
HiPointDem
Dec 2012
#8
Good advice, good experience. Note however that the "established wisdom" on quantity of water is
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2012
#38
Another excellent point you make that I would like to extend is about empty foods
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2012
#42
So happy for you! Thanks for telling us about your success, it's the best way to go.
freshwest
Dec 2012
#71
If you've ever been to Weight Watchers, the firs step is 6 glasses of water per day
OmahaBlueDog
Dec 2012
#81
When exercise is not an option, it's really more challenging... Good for YOU
MrMickeysMom
Dec 2012
#101
This is a great story to share with those of us trying to live more healthy lives...
midnight
Dec 2012
#104
I've lost 60 pounds in 8 months without any fanatical purism or total elimination
Silent3
Dec 2012
#121