Vortex

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I'm 53, overweight or obese since age 7. I need to lose over 100 pounds, so I'm on a long haul. "Long term goal" is not really final goal, but would get me lower than I have been in decades.

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Greek salad w/ garlic olives

Favorite Sinful Food: chocolate, chocolate, chocolate

My Preferred Method of Exercise: dance, kickboxing, walking, jogging

My Approach to Weight Loss: Every positive change must be permanent.

My Weight Loss Program: Weight Watchers

My Diet Plan: Mediterranean Diet

Fitness/Exercise Apps: Zombies, Run!

Fitness Devices: I don't use a device

DietBet Winnings: $268.42

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet WinnerRound WinnerRound Runner-Up
-1.7% Since last weigh-in-4.8 lbs
0% 1-Month Change0 lbs
-1.7% Lifetime Change-4.8 lbs

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More on metabolic adaptation
by Vortex - 08/06/2016 5:41PM

Found this article, it's about implications for athletes, but I would think conclusions would be the... Read More ›

Turn Your White Fat Beige
by Vortex - 07/21/2016 8:47PM

So here's one from last year I missed until today: https://news.wsu.edu/2015/06/18/wsu-scientists-tu... Read More ›

Exhaling!
by Vortex - 07/13/2016 9:05PM

How does fat get out of your body, after you've used it as fuel? Lots of ways, including all those "... Read More ›

Moe

Interesting...
Fiber: It's Not Just About Feeling Full
by Vortex - 06/28/2016 7:06PM

So why is fiber one of my goals? Because it's not just about feeling full. If it were only that, I w... Read More ›

Vortex

Sorry, correction, the link is Harvard Health, not Yale.
Working on Metabolism
by Vortex - 06/24/2016 7:06PM

Some time ago, before I re-started this journey, I did some research on ways to keep your metabolism... Read More ›

Vortex

Got to 30 g today!
Planning!
by Vortex - 06/11/2016 6:26PM

One thing I know I'll have to do to succeed is get back to cooking more often. So... tomorrow, some ... Read More ›

A tall order
by Vortex - 06/09/2016 9:52PM

So, the transformer starts Monday. My plan is, first and foremost, to stick to my WW points and exer... Read More ›

My next birthday present
by Vortex - 06/08/2016 9:40PM

I'm 49. I've been struggling with my weight since I was 7.  I could tell you the whole journey, incl... Read More ›

Kapil

(Y) All the best!

Vortex

Thanks, you too!
What are your habits to cultivate?
by Vortex - 01/01/2015 5:19PM

In addition to my exercise plan and following Weight Watchers for tracking, below are a few habits I... Read More ›

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Marsha B.

I really like the habits you stated. I am surely going to add the don't sit longer than 20 minutes. That is a great one. I need to add Ice water also. I am still struggling getting all my water in for the day, but I do notice if it is ice water I drink more.

Vortex

Good luck, Marsha!
Exercise and Temporary Up-ticks
by Vortex - 12/30/2014 3:58PM

So in my last attempt at The Transformer, I was lagging behind and tried upping my exercise to catch... Read More ›

Kim D. likes this blog post.

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Vortex

@Amanda: I do a Jillian Michaels kickboxing video. As far as eating for energy--avoiding bad carbs is pretty much the only strategy I know.

Vortex

@Momma: On your profile page, under your picture and your quote, you should see an orange button labeled "Write a blog post." Click and write!
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