Testimonial: Since Jan 1st I have lost 23 pounds!

My doctor put me on a very restrictive diet and exercise program in January this year- well, it was restrictive for 6 days per week, then on day 7 I could eat whatever I wanted, nothing blacklisted. However, because I'm single and often eat meals at others' homes or in restaurants (alot more than just one day per week), the restrictions burned me out completely after a few weeks. I was often around food that I didn't necessarily choose, and felt like I couldn't eat, so I was constantly depriving myself. Bottom line: the diet just wasn't flexible enough for my lifestyle.

The phrase "no excuses" came to my rescue! Through reading your encouraging messages and all the testimonials, plus starting to understand the Flylady philosophy, I finally got it! "No excuses" doesn't mean run 2 miles no matter what. It means MOVE no matter what. My whole concept has changed. Now, when I stand in line, wait in the doctor's exam room, or I'm on a conference call, I move - marching and doing various movements and stretches. It's not hard to put in 30 minutes of exercise EVERY SINGLE DAY when you realize all the idle time which could be filled with movement.

I have continued to make healthy food choices when possible, and I am learning to limit my portions, paying closer attention to my body's satiety signals. Since Jan 1, I have lost 23 pounds, which is nearly 1/4 of the weight I need to lose. If I just keep up my habits of moving and making the best food choices I can in the situation, by the end of next year I'll be almost at my target weight. I CAN'T BELIEVE it's this easy! Just takes a concept change, that's all.