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maintaining my weight loss
I have maintained my weight loss now for over 2 years. There have been struggles along the way but it has been worth it. I like how I...
laurahetrick55
Jan 261 min read
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eating out
I am very selective with about which fast food restaurants I eat at. When losing the weight, I would eat get a salad at Wendy’s, Panera...
laurahetrick55
Jan 191 min read
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food labels
When I first started losing weight, one of the first things I learned was to read the labels on food. It can be astonishing how many...
laurahetrick55
Jan 121 min read
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good recipe
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laurahetrick55
Jan 11 min read
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enjoying the holidays
Christmas time is full of food temptations. All the cookies, treats and delicious foods. It is hard to make good food choices. Temptation...
laurahetrick55
Dec 25, 20241 min read
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being accountable to myself
Maintaining my weight is a day to day priority and sometimes struggle. I have to too be disciplined. I can not relax on myself. In years...
laurahetrick55
Nov 24, 20241 min read
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back at it
I am back working out at the gym even though it is limited because of my arm still healing. I am able to work on my legs. It felt good to...
laurahetrick55
Oct 27, 20241 min read
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Steps In
The Lose it  and Pedometer are important for me in keeping track of my steps and calorie intake. I try to get 10,000 steps a day. I...
laurahetrick55
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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apps
I have a step counter on my phone. It is called Pedometer. It counts my steps and tells you how many calories I have burned off each day....
laurahetrick55
Dec 3, 20231 min read
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Thanksgiving
I made it through another holiday. I enjoyed Thanksgiving and I allowed myself to eat a small portion of the foods I like. I enjoyed the...
laurahetrick55
Nov 27, 20231 min read
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control eating
Another key to losing weight is to stop eating when full. I always feel like I should eat everything on my plate and not waste food. I...
laurahetrick55
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Calorie intake
I set myself a specific daily calorie intake. I planned my meals around that specific goal of calorie intake. My calorie intake goal was...
laurahetrick55
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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weighting yourself
When I was actively trying to lose weight, I weighted myself every day. I wanted to hold myself accountable. It also showed me if what I...
laurahetrick55
Nov 5, 20231 min read
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goals
Working out is a key factor in losing weight. I usually go to Planet Fitness wo workout. I counted my calories, but I would not have been...
laurahetrick55
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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exercise
I try to workout 3 to 5 times a week. I usually go to Planet Fitness. When I first started, I had no idea how to use most of the...
laurahetrick55
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Preparing healthy meals
Changing the way, you eat is important. I try to read the food labels to see what the calories are per serving. Sometimes it is hard to...
laurahetrick55
Oct 15, 20231 min read
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setting goals
As I achieved each goal, I set a new goal of weight loss. I would get discouraged at times when it seemed like I was not losing weight....
laurahetrick55
Oct 8, 20231 min read
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