Comments on: How to lose weight by spending less

By: ali

ali — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:08:03 +0000

Too true cousin. Two birds with one stone, I say. Add a little play time in the mix and you’re on a roll. My husband and I just joined the local YMCA. We didn’t have much luck at a gym, but the Y turns out the be a completely different atmosphere. So far, so good. Between water exercise, lap swim, dance classes and pilates I don’t see an excuse not to go play. Also, the little to no sugar and wheat diet seems to help. No more afternoon crash naps. I say the more simple, the better–less food, more fun.

By: Deborah Stolarz

Deborah Stolarz — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:47:02 +0000

Hi Son-You look so nice and trim. I’ve been doing my version of your diet. I’m just coming off a terrible donut binge,you don’t realize you are gaining weight for a while, then all of a sudden, yikes! I also find if I eat yogurt every morning it helps drop pounds. I love you,Mom

By: gillian

gillian — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:55:30 +0000

The main thing is, if you’re not active, you just don’t need as much to eat as someone who is active, which is the conclusion I came to as well. That, and, as you said, eating healthier, really makes a difference. You don’t have to torture yourself either. I eat pretty much what I want, within reason. Out of sheer laziness and poverty, I usually have Slim Fast for breakfast and lunch during the work week, but even when I don’t do that, I maintain a certain weight level because I just don’t eat as much anymore. Now, if I slept better and weren’t so lazy, I would do a little more physical activity to lose my back fat and abdominal fat, but I still look and feel pretty good, so I’m relatively content with my body. How many women pushing 40 can say that?

By: Damien Stolarz

Damien Stolarz — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:13:11 +0000

Artichokes I do love, and we grow them. I just dollop a bit of mayo and don’t empty the jar anymore. Wife grows all sorts of veggies in our English garden. Great to hear from you.

By: fran Mcnamee

fran Mcnamee — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:59:35 +0000

Happy Birthday!
Very well written and sensible food plan. I especially like step 0! I agree with you.
Mom used to love fruit stands, and vegetables like artichokes were a special treat. We were not allowed to have soda unless we were sick (then we got 7-up). Pass it on, please!
If you can, grow some tomatoes and other veggies. It is good for body and spirit.