Comments on: Bloodlust, Part II {And how it helped me lose weight.}

By: Pancakes and French Fries » The Summer of Reading Frivolously

Pancakes and French Fries » The Summer of Reading Frivolously — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:16:37 +0000

[...] am not sleeping. What? Wow! An outstanding deduction on my part. You see, ever since I read the books that shall not be named, I have been an incorrigible candy coated reader. What started off as a dieting tip quickly [...]

By: Iheartfashion

Iheartfashion — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:41:58 +0000

Jules, how about coffee or caffeine in general? I've looked at the FA/12 step eating plan, but it required giving up caffeine for a period of time and that was too much to contemplate. And do you commit your food every day to someone? Iheartfashion´s last blog post..And the winner is...

By: Jules

Jules — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:45:13 +0000

Yes, I am. It gets easier over time. I’m almost at the point where I don’t even think about it anymore. And, on the rare occasions where I go out to eat, I weigh and measure my food there, too.

By: Iheartfashion

Iheartfashion — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:37:50 +0000

Congratulations on your weight loss and sticking with it for 60 days! Are you weighing and measuring everything you eat? Iheartfashion´s last blog post..And the winner is...

By: Darla Gretzner

Darla Gretzner — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:15:07 +0000

did you like the host? i didn’t care for it.

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:07:12 +0000

Staz–I never ate breakfast…or lunch, really. That was my problem! I didn’t really get hungry until 2pm, and then I grazed until dinner, ate dinner, and started grazing a couple of hours later. Full, balanced meals definitely help. It was an adjustment, but now I don’t think about it. I could never do healthy snacks at night. I mean, I could, but eventually I would start adding less healthy snacks (and more volume) until my effort was defeated. Snacking is just not good for me.

Julie–It’s amazing how much better you feel, isn’t it? I’m so proud of how well you are doing!

Molly–I started in February (I think) with Weight Watchers. That was terrible. Then a reader emailed me and we’ve become very close. I pretty much do what she tells me to. If you have PCOS, I really recommend you do the meal plan I have been doing the last couple of months. It’s the only thing that has ever worked for me.

One thing learned about PCOS through my dietitian–the effect it has on weight and metabolism can’t be underestimated. In terms of caloric intake alone, compared to someone of your exact height and weight w/o PCOS, you have to take 20-25% less calories just to maintain your weight.

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:03:46 +0000

I’ve stumbled across your blog – not really sure how – and I’m LOVING it! I also have PCOS and am in the midst of trying to loose weight for my wedding in September. I’ve enlisted the help of a personal trainer but am truly STRUGGLING with my food. I pretty much have no self control. How did you get started!? (And any other pointers you’d like to share with me!!)

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:33:35 +0000

Great post Jules! I've cut out sugar completely for the last 3 weeks and it's been amazing how "even" I feel. No major ups & downs. It's really quite nice. Also, I used to eat dinner watching TV with a glass of wine (or 2). Now, my husband and I eat on our patio, without wine (for now) and just enjoy watching the fish & frogs (in our pond) and talking to each other. And, I'm not hungry after dinner. Not at all. Keep "feeding" us your tips and success stories please!! Julie´s last blog post..And the winner is . . .

By: Staz

Staz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:21:51 +0000

I am so trying this. My biggest issue is late-night snacking and I think it's because either A) I don't eat breakfast so I'm starving at night or B) I watch a lot of nightly TV and crave a snack in the worst way when the tube is on. I've switched to eating cereal or even fruit instead of junk food, but damn it's still hard. My list would require more thought, but at the top? Photography. Easily. Maybe I'll be forced to break out my camera more often. Staz´s last blog post..Choose your own adventure!

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:29:49 +0000

I’m not smart or awesome. Just determined and willing to take advice from people who have experienced successful weight loss!

Also, this year is my 10 year anniversary and 20 year high school reunion. Hotness is a necessity for 2010.