By popular demand here is some advice from my wonderful sister in law. Sorry Roni (I can't leave a message on your blog, no idea why), I am now letting you know her blog is www.florencesuzette.blogspot.com
5 Ways To Lose 10 Pounds THIS MONTH!!!
This is taken directly from her blog to ours:
I am often asked for simple ideas on how to lose weight. The truth is, losing weight is always hard work, there is no quick fix. The concept is very simple (burn more energy than you intake), but it really does take sacrifice and a new way of thinking. But let me tell you, I have seen clients and friends change their thinking and have also witnessed their success! There is nothing better than conquering your weaknesses and gaining self control. I have come up with five "simple" ways to start losing weight:
1) STOP BAKING!!!!
Many of you know that I do not enjoy baking. The truth is, I do not ever WANT to enjoy it. You know why? BECAUSE I HAVE NO SELF CONTROL!!! If I bake, I will eat too much. Just the other day, I baked one of my favorite desserts. Sure enough, I practically ate the entire pan over the course of three days! And I guarantee many of you have the same problem. I don't care if it has WHOLE WHEAT in it! A calorie is a calorie! I will not own a wheat grinder until I have conquered this problem (blaspheme). Freshly baked bread will always be delicious, so I'm thinking I will not be getting over this problem any time soon. So, I purchase my whole wheat bread from the store and I occasionally enjoy eating it when YOU bake it! There. My secret is out. :)
2) STOP BUYING ICE CREAM, or your favorite indulgence
Could be chips, M & Ms, cheese, etc. It's a lot harder to give in to temptation if it's not even in your fridge, freezer, or cupboard. For me, ice cream is IT! I love chocolately and creamy...mmmmmmm. It's a lot more painful when I have to pay $3.00 for two scoops every once in a while.
3) STOP DRINKING SODA
If you cannot live without it or the caffeine, I would suggest only ONE each day, or go for diet. Although diet gives ME a belly ache. Neither is good for you!!! Maybe treat yourself on the weekends? I know the addiction, believe me, my husband is an addict. He would rather have soda than goodies any day. So as I'm preaching to you, I can't even get my husband to listen...
4) STOP EATING 2-3 HOURS BEFORE BED
This is the best one. You will love how hungry you feel for breakfast the next morning!
5) STICK TO 1200-1500 CALORIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Never go below 1200 calories, this is considered sub nutritious, meaning you are not reaching the recommendations your body needs for vitamins, minerals, or energy. You will be surprised at how much food you can eat! It is best to eat a variety of foods (starches, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, and fat). FAD DIETS DO NOT WORK!!! It must be a lifestyle change, not something that you do for a short period of time until you reach your goal. Once you reach your weight loss goal, then you should increase your caloric intake to maintain.
I guarantee you will see those pounds drop if you do most of these things!!!
Posted by csperriton at 9:16 AM 0 comments Links to this post
I like the advice and agree but number one and two make me sad. Stop baking and no Ice cream. I love to bake and I admit that yes I do end up eating most of it myself. But heres an idea if you love to bake. Bake whatever it is you like to bake take enough out for you and your family to have. Then go visit a neighbor or friend with some delicous treats at hand. That way you can still bake and you are actually being a good neighbor/friend. And if you want to spair your friends and neighbors the calories just give them enough to have one per person in their family. for the ice cream or what ever sweet just buy it in a smaller countainer or amount. I believe that you can eat whatever you want in the right portion sizes. And if you eat something bad one day don't stress out about it. Just eat better then next day.
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