Biggest Losers’ New Lifestyles

Biggest Loser participants agree – losing weight isn’t easy, but it’s possible.

Participants met last Thursday to weigh-in, work out and discuss their progress. The group had an energizing areobic session that was full of kicks, squats, jumping and laughter. After loosening up, the group sat down for a cozy chat about losing weight.

Most of the participants agreed that beginning the program was easy, but as time passed, it became more difficult to remain devoted to losing weight. Many lost several pounds when they first began the program, but were frustrated when they reached a weight loss plateau.

Many of them have stuck with the program for loved ones, including their kids and significant other. Fitting into their skinny jeans was also a motivating factor!

Below is what the participants discussed during the forum.

Issues they struggled with:

• Portion control
• Feeling deprived
• Overcoming excuses to eat well and work out
• Changing their eating habits

Foods they don’t eat anymore:

• Coke
• Candy, sweets
• Fried foods

Tips & Tricks:

• Drink at least 8 cups water a day
• Drinking 2 cups of water before each meal
• Eating apples before meals, which gives you a sense of fullness
• Determing portion size before eating
• Joining exercise classes
• Working out with a buddy
• Accepting their genetics

Great advice:

• Say “I don’t eat this food” instead of “I can’t eat that.”
• Your diet should be what you eat – not a bad thing.
• Maintaining a healthy weight, diet and exercise routine is not a one-time thing – it’s a lifestyle.
• Split your meals into 1 part meat (the size of your fist), 1 part starch, 1 part fruit and 3/4 cup leafy vegetables.