One Month Later, And There's a Little Less of Me

Blogging About Losing Weight #2

You may have noticed that I'm not calling this a "Diet Blog Carnival," and that's because I'm terribly ambivalent about the term diet. Also, this isn't a dieting blog. Me-ander is just life/diary/miscellaneous blog. It's not a commercial site.

The Blogging About Losing Weight Carnival is a monthly blog carnival which includes blog posts about weight loss. I'm most interested in people's personal stories, the "highs and lows" puns and all. I know that I can't keep out the commercial posts, since most weight loss blogs are commercial. But I'd really prefer diet posts from ordinary bloggers about the successes, failures and challenges of trying to lose weight. I'm just an ordinary wife, mother, grandmother and blogger who needs all the encouragement possible to keep on my diet.

Please blog about the "carnival" and send the link to anyone who may benefit. Low calorie, easy to prepare recipes are good, as are ways to "eat out" and not eat too much.

Send your posts for the next edition via blog carnival. Thanks

If we have to lose weight, we have to make life changes, and many of us need the support and problem solving of others. Recently I read of an Interesting Diet Theory which claims that varying your diet make the metablolism works more quickly, meaning burn more calories. That has given me the confidence to play around with my daily diet more than I did before. The diet I've been on, the Start Fresh Diet, says one should never be hungry. It slows down the metabolism and makes you crave food.

When I first started the diet, the most difficult thing was getting used to eating five times a day instead of three. Now, my weight loss diet challenge is a different one.

One more thing before presenting the carnival. Here's the meatloaf which destroys the myth that you must have some sort of starch/binder/carbohydrate in a meatloaf. You don't!
This meatloaf, sans carbs, was delicious cooked and served!

swapnil warang presents How to find out if you are overweight or not posted at switch2life.
Britannica Blog presents Top 10 Myths About Anorexia posted at Britannica Blog, saying, "There are many misconceptions about anorexia, and I highlight the ten most common myths in this article."
James Colquhoun presents Heart Disease Prevention Made Easy posted at FOODMATTERS.
Andy FH presents Heart Chakra posted at Divine Magic, saying, "Cultivating and maintaining good posture is one of our modern challenges. In this lesson we will cover some pointers and techniques related to posture."
Brain Blogger presents Autism - No Need For A Cure? posted at Brain Blogger, saying, "The prevalence of autism has increased nearly 1000% in the United States over the last 15 years. Now, as many as 1 in 150 children may be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders"
simon presents Mexico Gastric Lap band Costs compared to the USA posted at Gastric Lap Band Surgery.
Heartstrong presents Which Diet Leads to Greatest Weight Loss? posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.
Heartstrong presents Heart Healthy Diet Tips posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.
QiQi presents What's It Like Being a Vegetarian posted at Celebrating Me, saying, "Ever wondered what's it like being a full-time vegan in a world of meat-eaters? Read on and find out!"
Scott LaPlante presents Fat Loss Tips That Are Guaranteed To Give You Results posted at Best Weight Loss Guides, saying, "Losing weight can be just about the most frustrating and irritating things to accomplish. There are so many different diets and fat loss tips to listen to, but it is difficult to determine which will actually work. Luckily, there are some tips that are guaranteed to give you the results you are looking for."
Caitlyn Howells presents 3 Ways To Lose Weight The Easy Way! Melt Belly Fat Today posted at Melt Belly Fat Today, saying, "Would you like to lose weight without having to eat boring meals and ironing it out for hours at the gym? If yes then I will tell you about three ways to lose weight fast. After you finish reading this article, you will notice how easy weight loss is!"
Caitlyn Howells presents Acid and alkaline foods in the pH miracle diet Melt Belly Fat Today posted at Melt Belly Fat Today, saying, "The main concept behind the pH miracle diet is to maintain a balance of pH in the foods that you eat. The human body is slightly alkaline and therefore it is better for your health to eat a diet composed of alkalizing foods. When you eat too many acidic foods, your system becomes unbalanced and it can cause a whole host of problems, including weight gain, poor concentration, fatigue and depressed immunity that can lead to more serious conditions."
Sarah McCurdy presents Causes Of Childhood Obesity posted at Health Log, saying, "In the United States, more than one child in five is overweight and this number continues to grow every year. Just in the last two decades this number has grown by more than 50 percent and the number of "
John Duke presents Pure Acai Diet Tips posted at Pure Acai - Acai Berry Info Blog, saying, "the key to losing weight is to digest less calories than your body requires to maintain it"
James presents Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle Review posted at Lose Weight In A Week, saying, "Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle is a comprehensive 357 page fat loss guide. This guide has helped thousands of people lose weight and tone muscle naturally. Written by Tom Venuto, a professional bodybuilder of almost 20 years and certified conditioning specialist and personal trainer. You are assured to receive the most effective fat loss technique provided in his guide. Tom relates all he knows about fat loss in a very concise and easy to read manner."
Karen presents Low Carb Diets posted at Fat Loss 4 Idiots Review.
Karen presents Low Fat Foods posted at Fat Loss 4 Idiots Review.
Lynne Bridges presents Summer posted at My Cellulite Remedy, saying, "Summer is coming whether you like it or not. It"
James Wright presents How Can I Lose Weight Fast posted at How To Lose Weight Fast.
James Wright presents Lose Belly Fat - A Serious Health Risk posted at How To Lose Weight Fast.
James Wright presents Weight Loss Plans, A Discussion posted at How To Lose Weight Fast.
James Wright presents Celebrity Weight Loss Diets - Fun For Us! posted at How To Lose Weight Fast.
Brain Blogger presents Lithium as a Neuroprotectant? posted at Brain Blogger, saying, "Lithium is an elemental chemical found naturally as an alkali metal. The ionic form can be used to form salts which are readily available for medicinal purposes. Although the exact mechanism of action for lithium is unknown, it is believed to function by simultaneously raising serotonin levels and lowering norepinephrine levels. Lithium is used primarily as a mood stabilizer, as it has the unique ability to treat both mania and depression."
Nick presents I'm hot for Bikram yoga posted at Yoga Training Online, saying, "By Julie Lawrence Bikram Yoga studio's suggestion that you bring a towel to class is not to be taken lightly. I"
Allergies
pnreddy presents 4 Sneaky Household Suspects Of Allergies posted at Allergy Asthma Zone.
pnreddy presents 8 Recommended Control Measures For Miserable Ragweed Allergy Symptoms posted at Allergy Asthma Zone.
Babies and Children
Dr Tooth presents Dental Problems Affect Overall Health posted at WorlDental, saying, "Internal infections in pregnant women, originating from the mouth, have been known to cause low birth weights and premature birth."
pnreddy presents Accidental Poisoning: How To Keep Your Child Safe? posted at Newborn Baby Zone.
Diet Program
Sam presents NEW !! Famous Diet Pills. What Works and What Doesn't posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, "Thanks for Including My Article. Here's how it goes. For most people diet and exercise are still the best way to lose weight safely. Because starting and maintaining a weight-loss program is not easy, people turn to anti-obesity drugs or weight loss drugs. They use pharmacological agents that reduce or control weight. These drugs alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, weight regulation, either by supressing your appetite or by increasing body metabolism. [famous diet pills] Are They Miracle Diet Pills or Not? Kathryn presents How to Lose Weight Safely with Alli Diet Pill eHow.com posted at FaithAllen, saying, "Tips for using the Alli weight loss program but doing so safely so that you can lose weight in a healthy way and keep it off."
Chris presents Hey Fatty! Get in Shape with these 5 Asian Diet Tips nomad4ever posted at nomad4ever.
Steve Faber presents What Are the Benefits of Taking Acai Berries? posted at Belly Fat Loser.
Randy Powell presents Are Alkaline Foods Right For You? posted at Eating-Veggies.com: High Alkaline Diet blog.
Ashley Cook presents Quick Home Meal Ideas posted at Frugal Girl, saying, "Some ideas for a quick, healthy, and cheap treat."
Cory presents Exercising in a Recession posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "Thinking that exercise is too expensive is no excuse to avoid it. Here are some tips to get good, fun exercise for cheap."
pnreddy presents Does The Raw Food Diet Work? posted at Weightloss Diet Watch.
pnreddy presents How To Follow The 3-Day Diet Plan? posted at Weightloss Diet Watch.
Paul Piotrowski presents 10 Reasons I Started the P90X Extreme Home Fitness Program :Fitness Health and Healing posted at Fitness Health and Healing.
J.D. Bell presents “The Pounds Will Melt Right Off” and Other Diet Miracles posted at It Takes Work.
Audra presents Adventures in Weight Loss posted at Adventures At Home.
VikramKir presents Eat to lose fat. Eat well to Stay Thin! posted at Thoughtfully Vikram....
Heartstrong presents Heart Healthy National Nutrition Month Tips posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.
Steve Patterson presents The Health Benefits of Acai Berry posted at Weight Loss Diet Forum.
Silicon Valley Blogger presents Lose Weight While Spending Less on Food and Exercise posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Thanks!"
Stan presents Lose Fat After Pregnancy The Easy Way! Healthy Eating Benefits posted at Healthy Eating Benefits.
run4change presents Pizza is my friend. How to get your pizza in. posted at My Angle, saying, "Here is a great way to get your pizza and still lose weight."
Tristan presents How To Lose Weight Eating Chocolate posted at Body And Fitness Blog, saying, "An amusing yet entirely plausible weight loss diet involving chocolate and lots of it!"
Exercise
Evan Pfaff presents Home Exercise Equipment posted at Who's In First Blog, saying, "Gym memberships are one of the first things hit by a bad economy. Don’t let the economic downturn affect your health, alongside your pocket book. Workout from home."
Caitlyn Howells presents Can You Walk to Work? posted at Melt Belly Fat Today, saying, "There’s no doubt about it, walking is one of the best exercises that you can possibly do for your health. Not only can it help you to keep trim, it can keep your metabolism running strong which can aid you in any weight-loss efforts that you happen to be undertaking."
Tristan presents Running In The Evening To Burn Fat posted at Body And Fitness Blog, saying, "My experience of trying to lose weight and gain muscle leads me to believe that it's quite difficult to do this unless you train for each goal separately."
Joel Gray presents Tips And Tricks To Staying Healthy As We Get Older posted at Health Tips 101.

pnreddy presents Exercise Helps Fight Hunger posted at Fitness Health Zone.com.
Khordaddy presents Burn Fat and Lose Weight - Stay at Home Parent Style posted at Khordaddy.com.
fitnchic presents Weight Loss Partner - A Fun Way to Go from Fat to Thin :: FitNChic.com - Get in Shape Fashionably :: posted at FitNChic.com - Get in Shape, Fashionably!.
Peter Stockwell presents Fitness Walking for Extra Years posted at The Senior Walking Fitness Blog.
Getting Started
Chris presents Medical Tourism - 5 Reasons to consider Goa posted at nomad4ever.
Shortcut Sleuth presents 25 "Diet" Tips to Fight the Battle of the Bulge posted at Shortcut Sleuth, saying, "This article contains some "no nonsense" tips to get you started in the battle of the bulge!"
Sigrid Landau presents Fastest Way To Lose Weight Guide posted at A1 How To, saying, "You should see fast results when starting a healthy diet, regardless of whether or not you limit calories, as your body celebrates the fact that it is no longer having to protect itself against the unhealthy foods that were being inflicted on it before."
Gal Josefsberg presents Approaching Fitness With An Open Mind posted at 60 IN 3, saying, "It's been five years now since I started looking after my body and trying to be fit. The most important lesson I learned along the way was to keep an open mind."
Lara Bross presents Transform Your Body, Part I posted at FigureFoodie.com, saying, "During my transformation from frumpy girl to national-level physique-competitor, I learned how to make a total body transformation. Also, many of the men and women I train with have been through their own transformation. In sharing our experiences, we have have pinpointed the areas that were responsible for the changes we made. This series outlines how you can do it too. Sorry, no magic pills or berries are involved; determination and hard work are required."
Maintaining Weight Loss
Mert Erkal presents How To Lose Weight Fast and Healthy posted at Hugepedia.com.
Gina Buss presents Busting through my weight loss plateau posted at Diet Renegade, saying, "How I stay motivated through weight loss plateaus and never give up!"
steven germain presents Healthy Eating posted at Rough Fractals, saying, "Eating healthy: a new approach..."
GeraldF presents Women Over 50: Hormones And Weight Loss posted at Lose Weight Permanently, saying, "Understanding the changes in the hormone system for women over 50 makes it easier to address the effects of these changes in daily life, helping to lose weight permanently."
Emily presents Got a Craving? Hang 20 And Ride The Wave! posted at A Weight Lifted, saying, "Riding the wave is a term that was coined early on by eating behavior professionals at Green Mountain at Fox Run (most infamously by Linda Crawford a dearly beloved 20 year eating behavior veteran). When the urge strikes for Dunkin Donuts or a bag of Lays Potato Chips, professionals suggest trying to ride out the craving."
Dennis Dalton presents Simple Weight Loss - Part 1 posted at Simple Personal Development and Growth, saying, "My personal weight loss techniques"
Dennis Dalton presents Simple Exercise posted at Simple Personal Development and Growth, saying, "My personal weight loss success"
Dr. Davon Jacobson presents 5 Easy Tips for Guaranteed Fat Loss ~ *Health and Nutrition Facts* posted at *Health and Nutrition Facts*.
Sigrid Landau presents Fast Female Weight Loss Is Easier With The Simple Diet Programs For Women posted at A1 How To, saying, "Close to a hundred million Americans go on a weight loss diet in any given year and up to ninety-five percent of them regain the weight they lose within five years."
myln presents 20 rapid weight loss tips posted at Weight Loss Help and Tips, saying, "There are a lot of tips to follow for rapid weight loss. It is of great importance to make sure that anything you do to loose weight fast is healthy and you need to take all the necessary measures to ensure that you will not gain the weight back once you stop the diet or weight loss program. This article outlines 20 tips that can help you in your weight loss efforts in a healthy and secure way."
Personal Story
Joe E presents Follow Me on My Weight Loss Challenge Promote Health posted at Promote Health, saying, "Losing weight isn't the easiest thing in the world, but it's much easier with the help of other people to motivate you to keep going. I've decided to do just that, lose weight and record my progress for all to see. Check it out!"
Dennis Dalton presents Simple Weight Loss - Part 1 posted at Simple Personal Development and Growth.
Homespunhealers presents No Guilt From the Past; No Fear of the Future: Living in the Present posted at HomeSpunHealers, saying, "My personal struggle with weight loss and what I have learned along the way."
Caila presents A Story about Me and My Grandmother. posted at Caila Lipovsky, saying, "This is a funny anecote about encouraging my Grandmother to diet when I was a little girl."
Caila presents Speaking of Diets? posted at Caila Lipovsky, saying, "accidental weight loss. kinda icky."
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