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can't believe how fast it goes
We all indulged over the holidays and now it’s time to get back on track. Join Dr. James W. Anderson, author of The Simple Diet: A Doctor’s Science-Based Plan, to talk about his effective, budget-friendly weight loss plan.
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Weight Loss On A Budget: The Simple Diet With Dr. James Anderson
Jan 19, 2012 Thursday, 1:00pm EST - Add as Favorites
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- Erin O 9 comments
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When is everyone MOST likely to diet? Is it a New Year's resolution for you, or swimsuit season (shudder), or a particular trigger? I'm interested to hear about motivations!
4 months ago
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- Becki 9 comments
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I'm interested to hear tips on dining out at restaurants or as a guest in someone's home; I always find that challenging.
4 months ago
Becki
I read that a typical restaurant serving of pasta is three cups--which is six times the recommended serving! Definitely good to box up half (or more) of such a meal before starting.
4 months ago
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SuperJenn
Rachel.... I've also found that all of the cheese found on restaurant food can really hide the flavor of the meal as well... asking for "lite cheese" can cut calories and increase flavor of the dish
4 months ago
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SuperJenn
When I order at a restaurant I ask them to bring a box at the same time and before I even begin, place half of the meal in the box to take home for another time!
4 months ago
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Rachael Coe
The dressing kills the goodness of a salad so we definitely use it sparingly and use olive oil based dressings over the creamy dressings. If we find a hostess that is too pushy with you eating more, my husband has learned to respectfully say I'm just waiting my calories as I try to lose weight. He still tries everything but small portions of the things that are high in calories.
4 months ago
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NicoleBrady
Becki - We've discovered that eating out in moderation works and we order what we want. But the rest of the meals that day need to account for it - and we know we can't expect to see a loss on the scale for a day or so afterwards!
4 months ago
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This Mama Loves
dip your fork in the dressing then put food on the fork- then your tastebuds get the flavor and not a ton of extra calories in each bite!
4 months ago
Cooper
Great point, Becki.
4 months ago
Kayla S
For sure, Erin! Also, if you're doing a burger or some kind of sandwich, it's better to go with a lettuce bun or no bun at all! That's just carbs that are unnecessary! :)
4 months ago
Erin O
In restaurants, ask for salad dressing on the side!!! People always think salads are a healthy option, but restaurants tend to drench them in dressing, which adds a ton of calories.
4 months ago
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Kayla S
That's totally crazy, Jenn. I feel exactly the opposite! I feel like I have more time when I'm sitting at home or have no plans other than being at home and work. If I have tons of other things I have to do, I feel like my eating just falls to the wayside.
4 months agoFeatured Guest
Rachael Coe
Normally I start after a baby is born.
4 months agoFeatured Guest
This Mama Loves
for me its more of a physical feeling. i mean, i have a lot of weight to loose. but those moments when i get that feeling of being just huge and unhealthy - clothes won't fit, avoiding going places, etc. i started couch25k in august (and finished, did 2 races) but i'm finding it really, really hard to keep up with running when its 4 degrees in the morning when i usually run, and i cannot bring my 2 year old to jog in temps like that
4 months agoFeatured Guest
NicoleBrady
We started in August. Not sure what our trigger was... I think we were just unhappy with the way our clothes fit and how tired we were all the time.
4 months agoBecki
Also, there comes a point when feeling gross and sluggish and uncomfortable in my clothes is not worth eating the cookies and candy and rich foods. By then, it feels so good to eat a salad.
4 months agoCooper
Great answers ladies.
4 months agoFeatured Guest
SuperJenn
I feel like when I have more going on in my life outside of the home....I pay more attention to my diet and my health. When I'm more of a homebody (after babies, in the winter...) I don't pay as much attention.
4 months agoBecki
I always go back on the South Diet after New Year's, because I've spent from Halloween to my birthday to Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year's eating all the goodies available at that time of year. In January, all the festivities are behind me, and swimsuit weather looms...
4 months agoindiana
Seeing someone (such as another mom at the school) who has been successful.
4 months ago