YAY! 10lb mark

sarita86 · December 2011

I have reached my 10lb mark! Yay! I'm down 10.4. Eating tons of veggies and tons of protein does help!

gsg717 · December 2011

Congratulations!

adelaide03 · December 2011

Congrats! I'm at the 5 lb. mark and cant wait to get where you are! Any tips on how to get lots of veggies into my diet? Fresh food takes a lot of work!

PetalPockets2012 · December 2011

Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

PetalPockets2012 · December 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_yay-10lb-mark?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:3a70433a-3eaf-4df5-8b93-e05e331ab394Post:11f5be4c-63da-432f-9233-e62638e92b4f">Re: YAY! 10lb mark</a>:
[QUOTE]Congrats! I'm at the 5 lb. mark and cant wait to get where you are! Any tips on how to get lots of veggies into my diet? Fresh food takes a lot of work!
Posted by adelaide03[/QUOTE]

I find that eating raw veggies is the easiest way. I buy the baby carrots or pre-cut celery sticks and munch on those. Cucumbers can be easily eaten raw as well.

I know it's not fresh but I have also found the Just for One (or something like that) frozen vegetables from Green Giant are easy. It takes just a few minutes to heat up and taste pretty good.

iloveu4ever · December 2011

In the last 6 months I lost 27lbs which isn't alot butoh well. Congrats

anna.oskar · December 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_yay-10lb-mark?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:3a70433a-3eaf-4df5-8b93-e05e331ab394Post:f1538f03-4357-4031-8d0a-d31a7ce2e0e2">Re: YAY! 10lb mark</a>:
[QUOTE]In the last 6 months I lost 27lbs which isn't alot butoh well. Congrats
Posted by iloveu4ever[/QUOTE]

It is a lot, and by you saying that your 27 lbs isn't, you're making it sound like her 10lbs isn't worth celebrating despite the fact that it's a big milestone.

OP: Congratulations on your 10lbs! i was so excited when I hit that goal because I felt like 10 = finally totally succeeding. Keep up the great work!

J&K10910 · December 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_yay-10lb-mark?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:3a70433a-3eaf-4df5-8b93-e05e331ab394Post:d965d648-b647-48e5-a0be-3eb172fcaaa6">Re: YAY! 10lb mark</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: YAY! 10lb mark : It is a lot, nd by you saying that your 27 lbs isn't, you're making it sound like her 10lbs isn't worth celebrating despite the fact that it's a big milestone. OP: Congratulations on your 10lbs! i was so excited when I hit that goal because I felt like 10 = finally totally succeeding. Keep up the great work!
Posted by anna.oskar[/QUOTE]

Agree completely.

And to the poster that asked about fresh veggies--take some time to meal plan. Plan out some meals for the week, and healthy breakfasts and lunches. On your grocery shopping day, take the time to do the annoying prep work--washing/peeling/chopping fruits and veggies. Put them in clear containers at eye level (or as close as possible) in the fridge. If they're ready and visible, you're much more likely to grab them as a snack, or be able to whip up a healthy dinner in less time.

jmconley08 · December 2011

Congrats!!! I want to do what you did!! So exciting!!

I agree with the fridge comment. Whatever you see first you are more likely to eat.

ARJ6511 · December 2011

Congrats! You should be proud

FutureMrsBell23 · December 2011

Congrats! Wish I could get a good result like you! Just make my plans for yoga!

sarita86 · December 2011

I keep the frozen veggies you can steam in the bag handy... I found I love green beans. I also find ideas for recipes on this board. I keep frozen fruits to use in greek yogurt smoothies, and I drink tons of water to help move the fiber along. I also found dehyrated green bean chips and kale chips which help fill in the need for the potato chip crunch. They are yummy! I didn't think they would be but they are. I learned to be inventive with ground turkey, chicken and white fish... I also made tuna patties and they were yum! Variety is the spice of life.. meal planning helps.

I also do cardio and some weight lifting. I workout for at least the bare minimum (usually weekends) 30 mins. But as long as I do something I feel accomplished.

I journal my food as well as how I feel that day to help keep track.

I upped the protein. I was eating too many carb centered snacks (pretzels, triscuits;etc) and not enough protein snacks (nuts, jerky;etc)

And I try to stay optomistic no matter how hopeless it feels sometimes.. And most of all I have you guys to help keep me motivated---so most of all thank you ladies for your support!

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