Last Open 24 + 1 = 25 Things to keep off 25 lbs post.
Over at “Back in Skinny Jeans” Stephanie gives a real life success story on losing and keeping off 25 pounds.
“I started my 25lb weight loss journey back in June of 2005 and reached my goal in January of 2008, and have kept it all off ever since.”
Here’s just a few, link over for the rest:
1. I eliminated consuming any artificial sweeteners like aspartame and Splenda which I was mostly consuming through diet sodas like Diet Coke, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper, and in my coffee and tea drinks at Starbucks. When I did that 10lbs just fell off. My theory, and again I am no medical pro, is related to this study on how artificial sweeteners can increase your odds of gaining weight.
2. My basic eating philosophy is based around a concept I call “Eating Wellness.” I created my food blog Noshtopia to share the things I love to eat, cook, and savor in. There’s plenty of food shots too which helps me express my creative side. Admittedly too, I am a Whole Foods addict.
3. I pretty much stopped eating in the car like it was a restaurant on wheels. I don’t go through any drive thrus either. If I want food, I park and go inside.
4. I was eating a bowl of ice cream, my favorite sweet after cookies, every night. That’s a whole lot of sugar and fat. I started by cutting down the ice cream eating to three times a week. Now, I eat ice cream like once every couple months, and I eat rice or coconut milk based ice creams.
Wow, I thought I could make it to 25 post on 25 things but it seemed pointless. Enjoy my poking a little fun at the 25 thing phenomenon.
MikeZ – “walking 25 miles over three days in tribute to 25 Things”
Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program. Your physician is your very best resource.
