Tonya N.

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I'm a breast cancer survivor. Carrying extra weight puts me at a higher risk for other cancers or for a reoccurrence of the breast cancer.

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Vegan Greek Salad with Tofu

Favorite Sinful Food: Sushi

My Preferred Method of Exercise: swimming

My Approach to Weight Loss: All roads lead to my new swim spa. :-)

My Weight Loss Program: I don't follow a program

My Diet Plan: I don't follow a plan

Fitness/Exercise Apps: I don't use any apps

Fitness Devices: I don't use a device

DietBet Winnings: $93.98

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet WinnerRound WinnerRound Runner-Up
-0.9% Since last weigh-in-1.3 lbs
0% 1-Month Change0 lbs
-7.5% Lifetime Change-12 lbs

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I'm having a hard time. More health crap. So tired of Dr's and surgeons!
by Tonya - 01/16/2015 10:48AM

I'd love to say I'm doing great.  I have wanted so long to just be healthy and free, but each time I... Read More ›

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Jogger Girl

oh boy I am sorry to hear this and your frustrations. Hang in there. You can lean on the group for support!Have you done some holistic liver flushes? Dr Hulda clarks? I do a couple a year. Doing one Sunday as a matter of fact.

Natalie

I AM NEW AND GETTING VERY INSPIRED READING OTHER PEOPLES STORYS YOURS HAS TRULY TOUCHED ME I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS I HOPE YOU GET TO FEELING BETTER PLEASE KEEP THE FAITH
So I'm back. I've been holding steady mostly but need community to thrive.
by Tonya - 12/21/2014 10:13AM

I've fallen and I can't get up.  LOL  No I've stumbled and lost my balance, but I'm still standing i... Read More ›

Jenny A.

Happy that you are back!

Carol W.

Glad that you are back. We are here to support you. Sending some smiles your way this morning. :-) :-)
Breathing that sigh of relief!
by Tonya - 10/28/2014 9:58PM

Well the four week challenge was hard with the week away from home.  However, I'm so happy to have a... Read More ›

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WD40plus

Wow! This was really eye opening! Thanks for sharing your experience and it is clear that you are keeping up the good fight!

Jessica B.

You are such a brave and wonderful person! I'm glad you detected it early enough that you can still be here with your family, friends, and all of us, your new friends here on Dietbet :)

You rock!
My week at training
by Tonya - 10/18/2014 10:08AM

I am so glad that there was a very nice pool at my hotel which I used nightly.  It was good and bad.... Read More ›

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Tonya N.

Thanks that helps a lot. I think you're right instead of focusing on how horrible the things it is I have to talk to kids about I can focus on how important it is that these kids have someone to tell that can help keep them safe. I really appreciate your perspective.

Jenny A.

So happy there are people like you. Great job. I would easly go into eating on emotions if I had such a job. I feel too much sometimes and have dificulty handeling it without comforting myself with food.
Training next week......eeeeekkkkkk
by Tonya - 10/10/2014 6:00AM

So next week I have to be gone for training.  I'll be out of town and with two coworkers.  The up si... Read More ›

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Jennie

Lots and lots and lots of water! 10+ glasses... also avoid soda, diet soda, etc. Ugh I feel ya Im going away for the long weekend and a bit nervous myself. I tend to do a lower carb (150g/day) diet so I would stick to eating stuff like eggs, bacon, and the best "wheat" toast I could find ... but keeping the focus on protein/fat. Lunch aiming for a salad with protein and small carb. I'm pretty good after all this time of guessing carbs in things (when necessary) .... Avoid all pasta dishes! Even if you are now low carb - they tend to be enormous and full of calories too. If you have any say in where to go, try places like Chipolte, Panera Bread, Chilis, etc ... they tend to have healthier options. Also if you can look up the nutritional info on line .... often times the restaurant lists it. Avoid fried, battered, pasta, etc. Look for grilled, steamed, etc... Good luck and remember its just one trip .... long term eating you are doing great and will bounce right back!

FarmGirlGetsFit

Why not bring healthy snacks with you? I remember the tables of pastries available when I'd go to group meetings and training sessions and they're so tempting! But maybe if you have some snacks you can avoid that pitfall. I'd also suggest taking a water bottle, you can refill almost anywhere. As for the sushi, I'm a big fan too! Opt for sashimi so you don't have as much rice, low sodium or no soy sauce, try some edamame to help fill you up and I like cucumber salad and seaweed salad.

You've got this! You're already planning ahead!
Trying to do this without giving up everything.
by Tonya - 10/02/2014 6:41AM

This is a new way to lose wieght and it's not as easy as I"m used to.  I'm trying hard not to have t... Read More ›

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Jennie

Tonya- where are your carbs coming from (besides fruit)? I only ask because I eat around 150g of carbs a day, and I try to consume 7 fruits/veggies ... so not a lot comes from bread/pasta. If you are gluten intolerant, I imagine even less (for you) are coming from bread/pasta. I'm not sure which plan you follow, but are you subtracting out fiber? Just trying to help ... I find with myself that I can do lower carb (150g a day) but it has to be spread out evenly (usually 30 for breakfast, and 45 lunch/dinner ... with the extra 30 snacks or overflow) and anytime I have carbs I HAVE to have protein... water (in large quantities) is a must AND I have to move somehow ... with out that magic formula (for me) my scale stays the same. Just 30 minutes of moving, 10 glasses of water, and 150 carbs with protein and I see major loss ... Maybe try adding more water and movement?! Both flush out the "stuff" you are burning

Jenny A.

Amen sister on this last peace. :-)
I think your on to something, a slowly sucseeding lifestyle change. Great work. And I to do feel its important to minimize the feeling of making sacrefises combined with doing the right things to make progress. Keep it up, you will have sucess!
Eating out
by Tonya - 09/28/2014 9:24AM

I went to Black Angus last night.  For those of you that don't have this chain it's a steak house.  ... Read More ›

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Kelly K.

Congrats on making good choices and not going overboard. In these situations, you can always ask how they ma j e the food and guesstimate. Also, a steakhouse I usually go with a small steak and steamed vegetables (no butter), and n maybe a sweet potato. That's always a safe bet.

Jenny A.

Handeling the situation! :-D
Three diet bets and I'm rolling!! Just for added motivation
by Tonya - 09/27/2014 10:13AM

I got the idea from another player but this is my third diet that boom boom to six month challenges ... Read More ›

Francy M.

U have come to the right dietbet ;)
Fair Food
by Tonya - 09/26/2014 11:08PM

We went to a concert at the State fair tonight.  I'm proud of myself.  I found a little place with c... Read More ›

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Barbara A.

Good for you, can be so hard to make the healthiest choice in a venue like a state fair.

Francy M.

Small sacrifices add up! Glad that u still enjoyed urself n had a sense of normalcy but still made better choices ;)
Day one
by Tonya - 09/25/2014 10:30PM

Down a pound or two already 161.3 -  Ate good today, took stairs,used the hot tub, so it is probally... Read More ›

Jenny A.

Same here, in 6 days i have lost 2,2 kg. Its nuts and i guess a very little amount of fat. ;-)