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<blockquote data-quote="TheWalrus" data-source="post: 688471" data-attributes="member: 19905"><p>I don't watch the types of foods I eat and don't deprive myself of anything. I am a huge sweet eater and eat sweets daily. I don't have to watch carbs or sugar, just calories. However, I've seen some people really bloat because of certain types of foods. Suzanne Somers has a book about it - how she could vary up to 10 lbs in one day just based on the type of food she eats. Luckily, I don't have that.</p><p></p><p>Another problem I have is sodium, because I love salt and will gain a lot of water weight if I am not careful. I cut out ALL calories from drinks except one cup of coffee a day and an occasional soda. I drink water, water, water, and lots of it all day. That helps me maintain weight by keeping me hydrated, my stomach full, and my system flushed. I literally crave nothing but water and other drinks have no interest for me - and I was once a huge diet soda drinker. I will occasionally drink green tea, but not often, though I know it is good for you and can help with metabolism.</p><p></p><p>I added fiber to my diet in soluble fiber, high fiber cereals/breads, and flax seed. I wasn't eating nearly enough and it helps keep your stomach feeling full as well as all the other benefits. I also take a probiotic. I don't take anything else as far as diet supplements. </p><p></p><p>Exercise gives me energy. I can tell when I haven't had a work out - I feel tired, fatigued, no energy. I work out quite a bit = 3-6 times a week. If I go more than 2-3 days, I really feel it, but as soon as I get going, it feels great to stretch out those muscles. Yes, it helped me lose weight. Like Lil said, when I started, I kept a diary of calories/exercise (there are some great, free phone apps for it) and made sure I burned more than I took in. Now I do it to maintain, stay toned, and stay healthy. And to me, it just feels good. In my experience, exercise is one of those things that is hard in the beginning, but if you stay with a routine, no matter what, it becomes a habit. They whole thing has to become habit, lifestyle for me or it doesn't work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheWalrus, post: 688471, member: 19905"] I don't watch the types of foods I eat and don't deprive myself of anything. I am a huge sweet eater and eat sweets daily. I don't have to watch carbs or sugar, just calories. However, I've seen some people really bloat because of certain types of foods. Suzanne Somers has a book about it - how she could vary up to 10 lbs in one day just based on the type of food she eats. Luckily, I don't have that. Another problem I have is sodium, because I love salt and will gain a lot of water weight if I am not careful. I cut out ALL calories from drinks except one cup of coffee a day and an occasional soda. I drink water, water, water, and lots of it all day. That helps me maintain weight by keeping me hydrated, my stomach full, and my system flushed. I literally crave nothing but water and other drinks have no interest for me - and I was once a huge diet soda drinker. I will occasionally drink green tea, but not often, though I know it is good for you and can help with metabolism. I added fiber to my diet in soluble fiber, high fiber cereals/breads, and flax seed. I wasn't eating nearly enough and it helps keep your stomach feeling full as well as all the other benefits. I also take a probiotic. I don't take anything else as far as diet supplements. Exercise gives me energy. I can tell when I haven't had a work out - I feel tired, fatigued, no energy. I work out quite a bit = 3-6 times a week. If I go more than 2-3 days, I really feel it, but as soon as I get going, it feels great to stretch out those muscles. Yes, it helped me lose weight. Like Lil said, when I started, I kept a diary of calories/exercise (there are some great, free phone apps for it) and made sure I burned more than I took in. Now I do it to maintain, stay toned, and stay healthy. And to me, it just feels good. In my experience, exercise is one of those things that is hard in the beginning, but if you stay with a routine, no matter what, it becomes a habit. They whole thing has to become habit, lifestyle for me or it doesn't work. [/QUOTE]
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