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 I’ve lost a total of 70lbs since Feb of this year. I am no longer a diabetic (after 15 years) and,  I no longer have high blood pressure. I am pretty damn proud of myself. Anyway… I just wanted to put this here so I don’t forget, even though I am thinking of buying the book it came from, Flat Belly Diet, shown from Prevention magazine. Anyone else buy it, or going to buy it?

On the Flat Belly Diet you’ll begin with a 4-day jumpstart, and one key ingredient is Sassy Water

You’ve probably heard that you need about eight glasses of water a day for adequate hydration. Drinking water and even eating “watery” foods like melon, greens, and other fruits and vegetables has enormous health benefits, including warding off fatigue. But perhaps the most important belly benefit of proper hydration is how it helps maintain your body’s proper fluid balance and guard against water retention. It also helps prevent constipation, which can cause bloating.

Eight glasses of water is just a guideline; everyone’s fluid needs vary according to activity level and body. But eight is a good starting point. All fluids (and water-packed foods) count toward your overall fluid intake, but bear in mind that not all of these fluids are permitted on the Flat Belly Diet’s Four-Day Anti-Bloat Jumpstart.

During the Jumpstart, you’re required to drink one full recipe of Sassy Water. We call it Sassy Water, in honor of its creator Prevention nutrition director Cynthia Sass, and because it’s a heck of a lot perkier than plain old water. But the ingredients aren’t just for flavor: The ginger also helps calm and soothe your GI tract. Even more important: The simple act of making this Sassy Water every day will serve as a reminder during the 4-Day Jumpstart that life is a little bit different, that things are going to change. It will help you focus on the task ahead: Getting a flatter belly once and for all.

Here’s the recipe:

Sassy Water
2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 small spearmint leaves.

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day.

Well, I’ve changed my life so much, after being a type 2 diabetic for 15 years, I am happy to report, my blood sugars are almost normal!!! and NO meds…. Just hard work and me being dedicated to changing the rest of my life. I know today is Easter, but I am sticking to what I’ve been doing and I am NOT about to hurt myself to have a little chocolate. My youngest daughter turned 3 April 3rd, we bought her a cheese cake & I did not have 1 slice or feel the need to even have one. With me being a diabetic, I can’t risk my life. I am more happy now than I’ve been in years! I even declined an invite to my best friends house for Easter dinner because I knew she wouldn’t have anything I could eat, that’s how bad I want this.

Happy Easter, everyone!

Well, I’ve not posted anything in a long time. First, I made my mini goal of 195lbs, now I have been stuck at 192 since 3/30/09 I have no clue how to get past that. I’ve even started working out 2x’s a day.

Second, I did the Elliptical for 15 min on level 3… I usually can only do no more than 2 min. I am very proud of myself for that! So…. I guess that’s about all to report for now. Oh, one more thing. I am also logging all my workouts & food on Sparkpeople.com. I love that site! I hope everyone has had a good week.

Ok, I caught a stupid cold… coughing, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, lungs hurt. I read to not do any heavy exercise when ill, so I’ve just been doing my crunches & about a 20 min walk at night, like usual. I also don’t feel like eating. Breakfast I did get oatmeal down, but here it is almost 12:30 in the afternoon and I have not had my snack or lunch. I know it’s bad, but what does everyone else do when your sick like this?

Okay, this is for all of you who have lost weight, then kind of just fizzled out and stayed the same. How do you get your body to start losing again. I am eating what i am supposed to (tracking it on SparkPeople) working out 7x’s a week. Okay, I know some people have said you don’t need to work out that much, but most of the time it’s 20 min & never over 40 min. I do cardio & weights that same day. SparkPeople say you should do like Mon, Wed & Fri Cardio & the other days Weight. This is what mine says for Sunday.
We recommend strength training on non-consecutive days to allow your body to heal and develop properly.

So, I just need some advice on how to get over the little Speed Bump in the road. Also… I have been one of those dieters (Now i am not on a diet, I made a life style change, this is for good) who have tried almost everything through the years, except what I’m doing now. Which is eating more (all healthy) and working out.  I must be doing something right, because I did lose 20 in about a month. Can anyone help?

Okay, I keep reading that Peanut Butter & Celery is a good snack, but how is that possible… I get freaked out when I read on the label 190 calories in 2 Tbsp 16g’s of fat & 3 saturated fat.

I was going to try it for a snack, but don’t want to because of the facts I just typed.

 Just posting this so I don’t forget.

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just wanting to maintain your sleek physique, boosting your metabolism to a higher rate is always a good idea. There are several ways to give your metabolism an extra push — including exercising early in the day — but eating can also be a factor in its elevation.

Increasing your metabolism means your body burns calories at a higher rate. So if your metabolism is high, it’s burning calories even when you aren’t working hard at the gym. A sluggish metabolism can cause you to gain weight, because you’re consuming more than your body is burning.

Here are 7 ways to boost your metabolism, so you can burn fat fast:

• The first thing you need to do is add breakfast to your daily meal planner. Although many people don’t like eating breakfast, it gives your body the rev up it needs to launch your metabolism. A 250-calorie snack is all it takes to boost your metabolism in the morning.
• Another way to increase your metabolism is to add spices to your food. According to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service, Cinnamon is one spice that increases your metabolism twentyfold — and all you have to ingest is a mere 1/4 to 1 tsp per day!
• While you’re planning your meals, you may want to add kiwi fruit to your diet. Kiwis pack a lot of vitamin C, but if you add 500 mg of it to your day, you burn up to 39% more fat when you’re exercising. Don’t get too much C, though, because once you get to the 2,000 mg mark, you start experiencing adverse effects like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
• Another metabolism boosting measure is to watch what you drink. Adding ice to a drink makes your body work harder because it has to heat it up in your stomach, which increases your metabolism. Also, ingesting a caffeine drink like coffee or tea can raise your heart rate and increase your metabolism.
• Where you’re eating can be just as important as what you’re eating. When you’re having breakfast in the morning, try positioning yourself near a window so that you can soak up some sun. The bright light boosts your metabolism and also helps you increase bone and muscle strength.
• Make sure you’re getting enough chromium in your diet to help your body burn more calories. Chromium, which is found in tomatoes and in a supplement form, also boosts the way you burn fat. According to MedlinePlus, meat, eggs, green pepper, apples, banana and spinch are also good sources of chromium. When you supplement 120 mcg of chromium daily, your body benefits by revving up its metabolism.
• If you really want to kick-start your metabolism, you may also try dividing your meals up into smaller portions that you eat more often throughout the day. Every time you eat, it helps your metabolism rise, so as strange as it may sound, eating frequently can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

For more ways to boost your metabolism, check out bestselling author, speaker and coach Christopher Guerriero’s best seller: Maximize Your Metabolism. It’s an international best seller now available in electronic form — which means you can download it right away! You’ll get free updates, plus lots of free bonuses. Visit the official site: Maximize Your Metabolism

So i finally got to weigh myself today & I weigh 197… I have not weighted under 200 in over 17 years… I was jumping up & down like an idiot… the kids did not really understand why i was squealing so much. Just wait till they get older. Anyway… going to the Gym 7 days a week is paying off. I know soon i might get tired of working out that much, but I’ll cross that bridge when it comes.

Breakfast

2 eggs 2 toast 1 spoon cottage cheese Water 2 drink

Snack

Non fat yogurt +water

Lunch

sandwich with chicken meat & pickles No mayo +water

Snack

100 calorie snack pack +water

Dinner

1/2 cup Stir fry with steak strips (Stir fry had 6 different veggies) +water

Snack

Non Fat yogurt 100 calories +water

Workout

Jumping Jax 20

Crunches 100

Jump rope 20

Bike 15 min-level 6

Elliptical 5 min level 4 (twice)

Treadmill 10 min Walk, then jogg incline 5

Weights

10 reps biceps

10 reps chest fly’s

10 reps leg press

Later- 20 min walk, with the dog & Hubby

*Note to self* More Fruits & Veggies. Need to buy them as soon as our van is fixed. Can’t get to the grocery store, yet