tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409635047022801288.post7382168287732891634..comments2019-11-28T22:46:38.104-08:00Comments on Closer To Fit: Trying Something New...Againhappyincahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00563750276010812723noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409635047022801288.post-59175938809993135242015-03-07T10:06:02.821-08:002015-03-07T10:06:02.821-08:00Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your kind words a...Hi Wendy, thank you so much for your kind words and all your support. It means a lot to me and I'm so grateful. It's funny, after a few days of eating this way, it really isn't much different from what I was doing. My calorie intake is lower because of the lower fat. That is the major difference - which is probably why people lose weight. I'll eat like this for a while to see if I enjoy it and it is sustainable. Also see if I can drop a few pounds. I'm not joining WW so I don't have to contend with meetings and such - which is perfectly fine with me. I'm monitoring my body's reactions to carbs. Right now the bulk of my carbs are from fruit - mostly berries, since I love those and strawberries are coming into season, here. I had some oatmeal and a few slices of light bread, but so far they aren't triggering anything. We will see how my weight responds and I'll report in. I am absolutely flexible along this journey, and as a person who has tried all the programs, I don't easily subscribe to diet dogma. I'm fully committed to finding what is right for me.happyincahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563750276010812723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409635047022801288.post-88107286630449512802015-03-07T06:19:29.159-08:002015-03-07T06:19:29.159-08:00I posted a comment yesterday but it hasn't gon...I posted a comment yesterday but it hasn't gone through - maybe wound up in spam?<br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to say WW was not for me, but it might well be the thing for you. You don't know til you try, and it does work for some people. I think you're brave to try something new, and I support you! You can always change back to this other WOE, or another one, it'll always be here. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409635047022801288.post-32886086304250038502015-03-06T06:21:01.625-08:002015-03-06T06:21:01.625-08:00You know how people say they have a soft spot in ...You know how people say they have a soft spot in their hearts for something? I have the opposite, a HARD spot in my heart, for Weight Watchers! LOL. They really did a number on me. But you know what, it works for many people. And I never did their simply filling plan, which sounds much closer to the way I eat now. Maybe this is the plan for you? I do believe some of us do better on a little more carb, and this is a controlled way to find out. <br />I wish you all the best. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. I wouldn't just watch weight changes, but body communication signals, like hunger, fatigue, cravings. Maybe they're worse on this WOE, but maybe they're better? <br />Good for you, brave lady, it take guts to branch out and try something completely different. I know how scary it can be. We're here and we support you. <br />xo WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409635047022801288.post-13906124653015074202015-03-05T10:45:50.385-08:002015-03-05T10:45:50.385-08:00Gwen, I hear where you are coming from. Actually,...Gwen, I hear where you are coming from. Actually, I've been doing Primal (with dairy) since September, with a few celebrations where I ate grains. But largely my diet has been steady - vegetables, meats, berries, cottage cheese. I cut back on nuts when they became an issue for me. It hasn't been bad, but I'm wondering if my own body is reacting to the amount of fat. I realize that they are sound, healthy plans and everything I've read confirms that it is a healthy way to eat. I just have to work with my own system right now and try and figure it out. I might be back to it after a period of time. We will see. The old n=1. happyincahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00563750276010812723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409635047022801288.post-28125902855496659222015-03-05T10:11:26.807-08:002015-03-05T10:11:26.807-08:00Out of curiosity, when you say you've 'tri...Out of curiosity, when you say you've 'tried' some of those other plans, how long did you commit to any of them? Because they are all sound plans. If you only tried a few days-week, or weren't faithful during your trial, you can't really say you gave them a fair trial. I'm just sayin... ;)<br /><br />good luck!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386517479350871434noreply@blogger.com