Comments on: Do What Works for You

By: bir binance hesabi olusturun

bir binance hesabi olusturun — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:36:53 +0000

Your point of view caught my eye and was very interesting. Thanks. I have a question for you.

By: debbie in alaska

debbie in alaska — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:54:10 +0000

I appreciate this. I’m 43 and finally found something that works for me. It’s been a year and a half and I’m easily maintaining my lower weight — but what worked for me contradicts a lot of what’s out there. And I’m cool with that — because finding my own path has made all the difference.

By: PattyAnn

PattyAnn — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:44:23 +0000

You dont know how badly i needed to read this TODAY! Like so many others, i hear about this diet, or that way of eating, carbs or NO carbs at all, sugar or NEVER eat sugar….its confusing and maddening!! I lost 40+ lbs doing Weight Watchers years back, and felt great doing it. Clearly, portion control/counting calories works for me. And yet, I’ve been stuck in this rut lately….i am up 15 lbs, feel gross, fat, and my clothes don’t fit. And so, rather than just getting my butt in gear and do what I KNOW works for me, i listen to all the “experts” and go crazy because i cant imagine giving up sugar completely, or never eating carbs. Thank you for this. Today I’m back to counting calories and it feels good and it feels right. Do you know why? Because it WORKS for me! Blessings!!

By: Mal

Mal — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 20:15:27 +0000

I agree with trying different things out as you can’t know if something works if you don’t experience it. However, I’d add from my own personal experience that jumping from one diet (clean diets like paleo and vegan, not processed garbage) to another or various exercise regimes to another in an obsessive way really destroyed my first-ever success at substantial weight loss. What I didn’t realize then was that your mindset will either make or break you. After a relatively fast and easy 65-pound loss with very clean eating and very regular exercise (various types of yoga and cardio), my weight loss stalled big time. Not for a couple of weeks, but for months. I started getting discouraged, frustrated, and then ultimately off the hook emotionally as I couldn’t seem to progress any further despite being a good 50 pounds away from a normal weight range. One week I’d cut something else out of my diet, another week I’d try adding that new super food, and the next I tried cutting back on exercise because maybe I was over doing it. Then I’d fixate on whether something was making me retain water and try cutting it out – on and on like that with each new article on weight loss or nutrition that I voraciously read. I finally ended up attempting a vegan diet. Felt great for about a month and then I crashed when instead of more weight loss it just made me protein-deficient with all the miserable symptoms. I couldn’t come back from that. I was so burned out on every level. Fast forward about 18 months and I got myself back to a place I’d never thought be in again. I lost sight of what was most important – health and fitness. I let the numbers get the best of me and I obsessed over finding the right way, but there was too much of it swirling around in my head. Getting back in game the last few months I’ve opted for sustainability rather than speed and moral superiority. I treat myself to a burger every so often, I have cookies in my house, I opt for convenience over nutrition sometimes, but more often I’m eating well, limiting calories, and working out. Re-lost 20 pounds and remembering that rather than sprinting and tumbling back down the hill, it’s slow and steady that wins the race after all.

By: Jennifer H

Jennifer H — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:03:51 +0000

Thank you for this! What works for me is to log every single bite but it keeps my portions in control. I read all of those articles and make fun of some of them because what was so good for you last week is no longer good for you this week. One of my best friends and I are working hard at changing our lifestyles and this is the first time EVER that I have gone on vacation and come back and gotten right back into it. I actually looked forward to being back in control! Thanks for sharing your talented writing style with all of us!

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:01:02 +0000

I find trying all kinds of exercise helped me discover what I enjoyed and would stick with over the long run. I ruled out a lot of types of exercise I don’t enjoy or struggle to do. When I lose weight then I will try them again as I may then be able to do more and enjoy some of the types I now have chosen to set aside.
I love hearing about your mom and David and your trips and what is going on. Thanks for sharing your life.
Judy

By: Violet

Violet — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:57:10 +0000

I was (and still am) inspired by your year-long blog about your mom’s weight loss. I keep hoping for updates…I’m around her age, and figured if she could do it, maybe I could too. I love reading your articles and tips, you are so down-to-earth and practical. Keep up the good work!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:32:58 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I too, fall victim for all of the different “ways to eat” but have failed at every single one. This time around, I am choosing a lifestyle change, not a diet, and am really focused on clean eating. If I can’t pronounce it, I don’t eat it! This forces me to spend more time in the kitchen and grocery store rather than going out which is also helping my wallet! :) I make all my own salad dressings, seasonings and even homemade mayo which is delicious and so much better for you than the store bought kind. There is no way I will ever give up carbs or sugar completely but I feel this time that I can have the occasional potato chip or small piece of candy and not derail. I LOVE your blog and posts. You are such an inspiration, thank you.

By: Cassie

Cassie — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:32:36 +0000

This actually brought tears to my eyes (I’m exhausted, overwhelmed, etc. etc.). I’ve realized it’s all about balance and what works for you. What works for you doesn’t work for everyone else. Also, everyone is doing the best they can – gotta give yourself some grace every once in a while.

By: Gail

Gail — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:51:13 +0000

Well said and so true!