Losing weight

Hi everyone.  Well, I have lost 5 pounds in two weeks!  So what is my secret?


I don't know if I should tell?

Haha, just kidding.

Here are my secrets:

1) First get a journal and track everything you eat!  Yes, its difficult, but keep the journal with you everywhere you go. (if you forget it, always have paper in your purse or pocket).  I also can go back and look at calories for items in the book I have previously recorded. The internet is a great source of figuring out calories.  I just google "how many calories are in....."
2) Shop for quick meals that are low in fat. For instance, Lean Cuisines. These can be frozen and used in a pinch. If you are in a hurry for work and need to pack something, use them then. Keep low fat snacks in your desk at work.  Measure out in a baggy the snack you are  having for the day so that you will know exactly how much you are eating to record in your journal.
When you make a homemade dinner, separate the leftovers in pre-measured bowls so that you will know how many calories each bowl is and grab one to pack in your lunch the next day. Its easy that way and helps you with portion control.
3) Measure everything!  Or at least eyeball it. You should know by now what a teaspoon looks like or a cup of something. Once you practice, this will become much easier to do.
4) Try not to go out to eat so much. If you do, don't punish yourself for making some bad choices. Sometimes when you reach a plateau, eating a fattening meal can kick you out of the slump! (your body stops holding on to everything thinking its in starvation mode & pumps up the metabolism).
5). Do some exercise.  Start with fifteen minutes a day.  Park far from the store, walk more, watch less TV, do some exercises while you watch TV; sit ups, crunches, squats, weights,etc.
6). Try to eat a salad each day to help fill you up. I don't always do this, once it starts to get cold, I just can't. I will have to find a low fat hot soup to take to work. I will divide it up into portions & grab one on the way to work to pack in my lunch bag.
7) I also heard taking vitamin B helps you to lose weight. It helps to metabolize your carbs, fats, omegas, etc.  I am going to go purchase some & try it.  I will keep you posted.

Weigh yourself everyday.  Even if you've been told this is not a good idea, it will keep  you up on what you are doing and should be a motivator!! 

Let me know how you are doing with these secrets of mine and if they are working or not.   I also heard on Dr Oz tonight that African Mango (Irvingia Gabonesis) is a great pill to take while losing weight. It is a super potent fiber, it helps take out cholesterol.  I am going to look for that too & I will keep you posted!!
Comment on my blog & let me in on any secrets you have & what works for you.
Thanks everyone!   I WILL ALSO ADD PICTURES LATER!