tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post3064606088188633114..comments2023-10-30T03:27:46.361-05:00Comments on The Java Mama: Losing Weight Ain't for Wimpsbeckylbranchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365921931248029429noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-64006168235901661462011-09-16T09:52:43.623-05:002011-09-16T09:52:43.623-05:00Never commented before, but saw your blog through ...Never commented before, but saw your blog through your sisters. I have a 20 month old son, so I relate to you two well :)<br />I've struggled big time w/ my weight forever, especially after having Sam. Over the last year, I've slowly changed my eating habits and now it's a lifestyle change and way of living for me. I'm more mindful of what I eat, but I DO NOT count calories, as that totally does not work for this lady!<br />Have you ever seen or read anything on Marksdailyapple.com? I thought it was crazy at first, but the more you research and begin to really think about what you eat and what people were eating hundreds of years ago, it makes total sense. My husband turned me onto it and I'm hooked and our son eats along these lines-although more kid friendly.<br />Gluten and starchy foods always made me feel heavy and tired and quite honestly, sick! I didn't know why I was always feeling like this because I was exercising and counting calories and eating "whole grains" That was the opposite of what I should be doing. Also, the way he designs or suggests you workout would totally fit your busy lifestyle, seems perfect for you.<br />You do have to commit to changing what you eat, but you DO not have skimp on portions or count calories. You do have to be mindful of what you put in your body and how you feel.<br />Anyway, I could go on. I'm just a stay at home mom who chases around Sam all day and decided to change my eating habits for the better.<br />Feel free to email me anytime if you want more into. <br />lizdeanski@gmail.com<br /><br />our blog- liz-dean.blogspot.comDan and Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707278620844859051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-44535993712570861152011-09-16T07:59:17.583-05:002011-09-16T07:59:17.583-05:00I did the DUKAN diet for two weeks and I lost 6 lb...I did the DUKAN diet for two weeks and I lost 6 lbs. in that amount of time. I really kept up with it the first two weeks. I just limited carbs and junk food the next two weeks (total of 4 weeks) and I lost 10 lbs. I still have at least 15-20 to go until I reach my goal. Dieting is changing your lifestyle. It is a MUST to achieve weight loss and keep the weight off. I suggest being more mindful of what, when, and WHY you eat. Trust me girl....I'm a stress eater.....and it's hard not to fall into that hole sometimes because stress is simply unbearable at times. You can do it!!!!! I know you can! The Dukan diet is a very easy diet to follow I got the guidelines online, but there is a book you can buy as well.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13499817646565734280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-47865048519440454502011-09-15T22:04:13.450-05:002011-09-15T22:04:13.450-05:00Here is what I have learned over the years.....Die...Here is what I have learned over the years.....Diets NEVER work!! They are temporary quick fixes to a life long change that needs to be made. Take the "t" off of the word diet and you will see why! Exercise & cutting portions is the best way to go! You won't feel deprived of anything which will help TONS!!! My hubby lost 60 lbs by doing that and he says it was easier than anything he has ever done!!!!!Heather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00869646035483403009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-9331280355902091642011-09-15T20:35:01.293-05:002011-09-15T20:35:01.293-05:00I lost a lot of weight a few years ago. I didn'...I lost a lot of weight a few years ago. I didn't follow any diet...just exercised and cut my portions. Some people can really follow a diet and get results but I am not one of those people. Good luck with whatever you choose!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921188775313008199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-34748442810816700062011-09-15T20:24:45.649-05:002011-09-15T20:24:45.649-05:00I've done weight watchers since January. I st...I've done weight watchers since January. I started the couch to 5k program in June. I've run one 5k and am signed up to do 4 more this year. Eek! So far I've lost 46 pounds, but have a bit (well, quite a bit) more to go. It hasn't been easy the whole time, but I'm just trying to stick with it!Chris and Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02696420453169124393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-482400846028484792011-09-15T20:12:28.026-05:002011-09-15T20:12:28.026-05:00I am a member of weight watchers and it works for ...I am a member of weight watchers and it works for me (when I stick to it). My biggest thing is tracking what I eat. If I do that then I am fine, but if not, all hell breaks loose no matter how much exercise I do.<br /><br />Good luck! it's tough, but you can do it.ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214292446373308176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-42016885775512518692011-09-15T17:03:16.283-05:002011-09-15T17:03:16.283-05:00I started the couch to 5k workout plan... if you w...I started the couch to 5k workout plan... if you want to look it up. I'd only be about 2 workouts ahead...so let me know if you're interested. Katie_Waters and I are supporting each other on twitter with it - and Niki is our coach.Kim H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03611545652342361679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-20350957706492274052011-09-15T17:00:44.585-05:002011-09-15T17:00:44.585-05:00I'm trying to lose weight myself and am strugg...I'm trying to lose weight myself and am struggling on what will work for me. Thanks for all these tips though :)LWLHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975262231105253072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-7946981132642205922011-09-15T15:02:36.995-05:002011-09-15T15:02:36.995-05:00i loved that witch movie as a kid / teenager growi...i loved that witch movie as a kid / teenager growing up. HOCUS POCUS :)Amber Madduxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579550549045231987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22102498.post-52808081549245521162011-09-15T13:35:32.425-05:002011-09-15T13:35:32.425-05:00It is the hardest thing ever but the results are a...It is the hardest thing ever but the results are always worth the hard work. I've been using MyFitnessPal and tracking calories since March and have lost about 40 lbs just doing that alone. I highly recommend it.Shannon Dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06532112640843820431noreply@blogger.com