Posts by paavement

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Weight Loss	Find your twin on CC!	Jul 20 2007 15:53 (UTC)	1,534
Female 5'4" 157 Medium Frame 32 Years Old
Weight Loss	when to weigh and what kind of scale??	Jul 18 2007 15:31 (UTC)	1
I use a cheap-o digital scale at home and weigh myself daily in the morning before breakfast. I sometimes weigh myself before bed just to see what the difference is and I'm usually not more than 1-2 pounds more in the evening. There are some drawbacks to daily weighing i.e. I can go up and down by a pound or two within a week and feel a little discouraged, however, I fear that doing it weekly may allow me to get off track. I need to monitor myself closely!
Weight Loss	Alcohol and weight gain!!	Jul 18 2007 13:38 (UTC)	18
Alcohol consumption or lack of has been a key factor in my weight loss journey. I have lost 65 pounds over the last year and it all started with my decision to take a break from alcohol. In July 06, I made the decision to take a break from drinking alcohol for a number of reasons and read a book called "How to Quit Drinking without AA" - it really enlightened me to the effect that alcohol has on metabolism and inslulin levels. To make a long story short, if I hadn't taken a much needed break from alcohol & sugar, I would not be where I am today in terms of my weight loss. Like kim mentioned, not only does alcohol add empty calories, it can also increase your temptation to make "bad" food choices and I also find personally, that I am less likely to eat well and exercise the next day especially after a night with 3 or more drinks. I did re-introduce alchohol gradually for a while and was able to maintain, but had a difficult time losing the last 15-20 pounds to reach my goal. I have been alcohol-free for a month again and really notice the difference in my energy levels and ability to lose weight and gain muscle. Once I reach my goal, I do plan to allow myself a few glasses of wine a week, but will monitor it very closely. I do have an addictive personality, so I need to be careful. p.s. this is my first post!

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