10 Tips for Losing Weight in the New Year

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by tommodonahue

If my level of fitness was so low that a 15 minute walk suffices for physical exertion, I would quit life.

You've gotta start somewhere. And I second the person who advises you not to get old. Or sick. Oh, and don't get injured, either.

Originally Posted by CAVA1990

Don't be so dismissive of walking. I lost 50 pounds in about 5 months just doing a low carb diet and walking 6-7 total miles a day (including around the house).

Amen to that. I'll see your 50 pounds and raise you another 90! Yes, I changed my diet as well, and added strength training and yoga, but my primary exercise always will be walking. I went from huffing and puffing up one flight of stairs to walking a half-marathon and hiking 20+ miles a day.

Originally Posted by CAVA1990

My tip: don't do things that make you gain in the old year.

And I'll add this: Stick to what works.

[believe007]

My top tips include:

turn off you tv's- get moving, somehow, anyhow; the goal is to burn calories

don't buy sweets & junk food

if you do have to have a treat make the low cal version, homemade

limit how often you eat out- way too easy to get carried away

visualize yourself at your desired weight

use affirmations

don't hang out with people that want to sabotage you

try new things-yoga, dance, whatever floats your boat

when you reach your goal treat yourself to new clothes

don't get lazy- or you'll gain it right back