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Weight Loss Update

I wanted to post my weight loss update.  In three months, I’ve lost fifteen pounds. That’s a healthy rate of weight loss.

What’s working

1. I still think the most beneficial change has been giving up second helpings. Since working on that habit, I rarely go back for seconds, and I’m sure it’s saving me hundreds of calories a week. If you only do one thing to take off weight, I’d suggest that this be it.
2. We eat a lot less junk food. Since my husband was diagnosed with diabetes, I just don’t buy much junk food. Other than sugar-free candies, we don’t eat sweets either.
3. My husband has to follow a low-carb diet, which means that almost all our meals are low-carb. I haven’t been following the diet strictly, so I can’t say that the weight loss is due to that. I try to eat healthy in general, but I do eat some of the things that low-carb diets restrict (fruit, bread, potatoes, etc.).

What could be better

1. Exercise! I just haven’t been able to stick with an exercise schedule lately. I do try to be active on the weekends, even if it’s lots of shopping! This is somewhere I need to improve!
2. I’m managing to avoid the vending machines on most days. I’m tempted to hit the vending machines in the afternoons for those treats that we don’t keep at home any more. I’m not doing as well with this as I’d like — I’d like to not treat myself at all!

How is your weight loss going? What works well for you? Post your comments here.