Losing Weight

I posted this blog back in 2015 and would like to share it again. In 2016  I lost 70 pounds because of 5 surgeries in 6 months. I had to get a new wardrobe! I went from a size 24 to a size 18-20. Since that time though I have gained back about 25 pounds of the 70 I lost. I don't want to get as big as i was. So with that in mind i am reposting the blog post from 2015.


December 21, 2015
    The word DIET has a bad taste in most people's mouths. I found a good article on Pintrest that I want to share having to do with dieting.   I decided to share this because like everyone else I am struggling with my weight. This past 6 months I have managed to put on at least 20 pounds. This is mainly due to me not being able to walk very far or stand very long. I used to be able to walk a relatively long distance. We used to go to the Flea Market and walk around. I can hardly do that now. Anyway, James and I both have managed to gain more weight than we care to admit. So we are trying to be more aware as to what we are going to be putting in our mouth!

What is healthy weight loss? It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn’t just about a “diet” or “program”. It’s about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits.
To lose weight, you must use up more calories than you take in. Since one pound equals 3,500 calories, you need to reduce your caloric intake by 500—1000 calories per day to lose about 1 to 2 pounds per week.1

Once you’ve achieved a healthy weight, by relying on healthful eating and physical activity most days of the week (about 60—90 minutes, moderate intensity), you are more likely to be successful at keeping the weight off over the long term.
Losing weight is not easy, and it takes commitment. But if you’re ready to get started, we’ve got a step-by-step guide to help get you on the road to weight loss and better health.

Even Modest Weight Loss Can Mean Big Benefits The good news is that no matter what your weight loss goal is, even a modest weight loss, such as 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight, is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.2

For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5 percent weight loss equals 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds. While this weight may still be in the “overweight” or “obese” range, this modest weight loss can decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases related to obesity.

So even if the overall goal seems large, see it as a journey rather than just a final destination. You’ll learn new eating and physical activity habits that will help you live a healthier lifestyle. These habits may help you maintain your weight loss over time.

In addition to improving your health, maintaining a weight loss is likely to improve your life in other ways. For example, a study of participants in the National Weight Control Registry* found that those who had maintained a significant weight loss reported improvements in not only their physical health, but also their energy levels, physical mobility, general mood, and self-confidence.


I hope this information helps someone with their weight loss.