Friday Fille :: Eat Less, Move More Progress

Friday Fille x

 

Three months ago I started eating less, and moving more. It was hard to admit how much I weighed. The first several weeks I barely lost a pound. Frustrating is just another word for the swear word I said under my breath when I saw the scale at a standstill.

Though every Friday I reported to you how I was doing, it wasn't easy. Though your encouragement, your taking part of the diet helped. Your ideas, your stories, your faithfulness made me realize each day that I was now part of a team, and I kept going.

 

CA Friday Fille

Nobody has noticed I have lost weight, I like to think it is because it has been gradual.

Though Sacha said, "You were baggy clothes so it is hard to tell."

I like my baggy clothes, and I can tell that I have lost weight, and that is what matters… How I feel. I feel better, lighter on my toes, though hungry most of the time.

Saying "No thank you," to seconds sounds like a recording. Press play, move away from the table. 

The hardest part was preparing meals. As we live in a small town were restaurants and fast food are next to nil I cook often… Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Going to the market is an enjoyment, finding new recipes and sharing a healthy diet has been one of the greatest pleasures. What I have learned in these three months is to use less cheese, less cream, and more than anything not to nibble and taste while I am cooking.

 

Friday Fille XO

Three months ago I weighed 147 pounds today I weigh 136 pounds. 

Ten more to go. 

How are you doing? What has helped, what hasn't?

Encourage one another.

 

 



Comments

57 responses to “Friday Fille :: Eat Less, Move More Progress”

  1. That is so terrific!! Gradual is best, easiest to keep the weight off. Congratulations, Corey!

  2. Nicolette

    Good job 🙂

  3. Congratulations!!! I have lost 13 pounds. 12 more to go on this first go around. Not many have noticed except my husband, my daughter and my trainer but I can tell a difference. My clothes aren’t as tight. It is still hard but all is good!

  4. Congratulations Corey! You look radiant and joyful in the photos today! Your weight loss story is inspiring.
    Thank you! I feel like I have been fairly consistent with the moving more and hope to keep it going, and to continue to eat healthier and less.

  5. Alan from Chicago

    That’s great. Good job, Corey

  6. Yeah Corey!!!!

  7. Ed in Willows

    I’m proud of you Corey. Now, can you come cook for me and maybe I’ll start to lose some too?

  8. Anjanette

    Great job Corey!! Remember it’s the inches too not just the pounds!! I started my journey this week, I thought I started it two months ago but I went to the doctor and found out I really hadn’t, what a depressing day! But I am looking at it as an opportunity! Last night my youngest Jack joined me on my nightly walk, precious time we don’t get to spend together often enough!!
    Thank you for sharing your progress with us!

  9. good job, wish I could lose a few,saw your mom the other day, she looked good as always, love that woman

  10. Wow, fantastic Corey! Wish I could say the same. I am stuck at 142 (-8lbs.), but want to lose 10 more as well. I know that I am eating less & moving more, but I think it is going to take much more moving & still less food. I wanted to be a lot less before the trip next week, can’t imagine how much I will weigh when I get home from France.

  11. Congratulations on your weight loss. You are a true inspiration. Thank you for letting us share in your journey.

  12. Great progress. Keep going.
    Have a great weekend!

  13. Stroll, saunter and sway the open market while wearing a waist snitching, bombshell of a dress. A svelte beauty like you deserves to be seen.

  14. Good for you, Corey! And your “program” is so sensible. I’m so sick of protein, carbs and blah blah blah talk here in the US. It’s only, ever about eating less and moving more.
    Unless you’re moving in the form of running, and you’re me, then you’ll gain 4 pounds in a month. Friends tell me it’s “muscle weight”. Oh yeah? Muscle weight doesn’t blob out over the top of your pants.
    So now I’m on the “eat less, move more – but not quite THAT much” program.

  15. Good for you Corey!!!! i want to encourage us all to continue to eat the very best and as close to the natural state (the plant was grown) as possible. and keep moving. i try to exercise daily but was wondering if i was getting the recommended 10,000 steps in per day on the day i lift weights( not more than 15# at this point). so i bought a pedometer. if i stay busy i have a lot of steps to show it, if i read on this pc, well… not so many. i am grateful to stay motivated by the blog readers! let’s keep moving, good for the bones, the muscles and the spirit! and keep reading of course!xoxo

  16. Massilianana

    Bravo ! You look very joyful ! For my part i totally gave up and i feel very uncomfortable in my body . But the fact of reading your and everyone s reports every friday helps me keeping this in mind. I ll get to it.

  17. It shows, Corey. You look slim and chic.

  18. Carolyn Mallin

    Corey, thank you for inspiring us. You look svelte and lovely. My Doctor is also a great help. She knows of my struggles with my weight and also my high cholesterol. She is so down to earth unlike other doc’s that I’ve gone to. Share’s website’s with great vegan recipe’s and share’s her own struggles with me. One she shared was http://www.HappyHerbavore.com with very interesting but healthy recipe’s.
    Keep up the good work. I think you’d look smashing in a form fitting dress at this point.

  19. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    Well.
    I’m not doing so well, have been comforting myself with food and wine due to stress. Life is sorting out now so I’ll get back on that wagon and carry on, encouraged by you all (and encouraging those of you who haven’t done so well, like me!). At least I’ve kept off the extra pounds gained on holiday this summer. I’ll take encouragement wherever I can get it. Thanks, you all!
    Corey, I didn’t realize it’s been 3 whole months already. Congrats, my dear. We all applaud you.

  20. well done Corey. I am eating less but the moving more has halted since going back to work. I think that the stress is helping the weight pile on, it’s not the amount but what I eat!!

  21. Congratulations Corey! I admire your honesty and for bringing your readers on the journey, and encouraging us, in a healthier way of life. Wonderful!
    I included a link to you in my blog today as the first and only ‘blogger’ I’ve met-the fabulous Corey Amaro. It’s true, you are fabulous. To think I was able to meet you in Chico at Nantucket. It was an honor.
    Cheers, Heather
    http://www.stylemindchic.blogspot.com

  22. Way to go, Corey. I love your motto – so sensible, so simple.

  23. So happy for you, Corey! You are always an inspiration.
    Such willpower! How do you manage it?

  24. You’re doing well Corey. Slow and gradual is best because then you’re less likely to regain it all. The hardest part for me is that I cook alot too, and my husband is not fond of “diet” foods. He doesn’t have a weight problem, maybe because he smokes so much he doesn’t seem to eat that much. I do alot of physical work, but I find I’m hungry alot and it’s so hard not to reach for something to eat. Been eating alot of salads, but still don’t feel full. Wish I knew of a really good, natural appetite supressant! As the holidays approach and the bitter cold weather, it’s going to get even harder.

  25. That is a great success Corey. Congratulations. I am with you on this journey though I have been along for the ride only 5 weeks. 5 pounds gone and 20 more to go but I have discovered a book with information about how to stop the yo-yo I have experienced for years. It is called The Hunger Fix by Dr. Peeke. The information explains to me finally what is happening to my body and mind when it goes into rebellion about eating in a reasonable, healthy way. At last, I have some understanding about how to override the voice of that evil twin who lives in my body. It is slow going but now my goal is not to reach a number on the scale or a size of my jeans but to realize that I am in this for life. Eating less and moving more!

  26. Bravo Corey! You look great in your photos! Shedding pounds is NOT easy so congratulations for sticking with it.

  27. I finally broke down and weighed in and -5 lbs. My clothes if fitting better. But I’m in it for the long haul and have completely changed our cuisine. I have several Weight Watcher and other diet cookbooks and I’m using recipes from all sources. We are eating really well but it is what we eat and how much. I’m trying to exercise three times a week and it’s going well. It’s going to take a while to get to where I want to be but I am re-creating a lifestyle and that takes times.
    Glad you lost so much in such a short time. Keep going!

  28. Corey you have such a gift in wording your posts. Move more is definately a must after 50. Congratulations on the progress you’ve made toward your goal. I look forward to reading your blog each morning. I would love to meet you in France someday to experience your Brocante Bug. Five years ago we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary in Paris. What fond memories.

  29. In June 2011 I started walking a brisk 45 minutes 4 times a week. Didn’t lose an ounce in the first three months, but after that … I was 137 lbs and am now 127 lbs or who knows, maybe less … I don’t have a scale at home … but the mirror tells me that at age 53 I seem to have my 23-yr-old body back again (“Even your boobs?” my brother asked. OK, maybe not the boobs). I feel good.
    The only other thing I did was stop buying food that we would snack on in the evenings in front of the television. No chips, cookies, etc. We’d have to make popcorn if we wanted to snack, and if we were too lazy to do that, then obviously we aren’t hungry. We hardly ever have popcorn because we are too lazy to make it! And somehow a peanut butter sandwich isn’t what a person craves during those tv commercials. Anyway, I think leaving junk food off the grocery list has made a difference. If it’s not in the house, then when we do really want it, we have to go get it at a store. We live 6 miles from town, so … if it’s not on my grocery list, and I don’t make cakes and candies very often anymore … voila, we find we can do without it and surely it has impacted our weight.

  30. Love hearing about your trip to the store Nantucket in Chico….I lived there many years ago and Rick and Nan’s shop was a favorite! what great memories~

  31. You look great in that mirror!

  32. christine.jacob2@wanadoo.fr

    Bravo Corey. You’ve been with me whispering “Eat less, move more” in my ear during our entire harvest time !! We certainly move more at this time of year, but the pickers’ lunches and dinners don’t help the eat less part !! But I’ve been avoiding cheese and trying hard to be busy at dessert time !! we’ll see what the result is when everything has calmed down. But I think you’re going to have to whisper in my ear for a little while yet xx !!

  33. Wonderful Corey! I am 147 pounds for ever it seems … now with your inspiration I am eating less and moving when I can – needless to say I am always a bit hungry but refuse to eat something that is not good for me right now. I have developed a thing for sour tastes – can’t wait to eat my salad in the evening with rice vinegar and a bit of mustard as a dressing. I also wear loose clothing – better larger then smaller – sometimes I am in a tent mood with boots 🙂 I have been asked what made me so determent to stick with it this time … 🙂
    Oh – and the batterie on our scale is empty – I do not intend to replace it until I am ready …
    X
    Eve

  34. well done,,,,congrats I haven’t done as well but I am moving more. Went to a Health food store yesterday and bought some oolong tea, African mango and raspberry ketones. Actually I am making some oolong tea now. The saleslady said that she has a cup of tea first thing every morning. She lets it steep for ten minutes then drinks it. She said it helps with the spare tire in the middle:) She also said it had to be Uncle Lee’s as she has tried the others and they don’t work. She hasn’t tried the other stuff but had heard some people it has helped but when they stop taking it the weight goes back on:( Anyway I am hoping it will give me a jump start:) Keep up the good work …you look fantastic and when you feel good then you know it is worth it:)

  35. My friend Judy swears by green tea in the morning.
    Good Luck!

  36. Team work? I hope we inspire one another!
    Tent mood with boots, I often am in that mood too.

  37. Oh I can imagine those tables at harvest in the middle of a vineyard, surrounded by cheese, grapes and wine! Oh such temptation! Proud of you for heeding the desire to have dessert, grape harvest is hard work!
    Bravo Christine, I hope we meet soon. x

  38. lol! I bet you like that mirror! 🙂

  39. Good for you! Wow! Wonderful! Inspiring! I hope I can say the same by this time next year.

  40. We can shed a few pounds with the brocante bug! Thank you for reading my blog and your kind words towards it.

  41. “Re creating a lifestyle” I like that!

  42. I am glad you are joining the team! We can do this.

  43. It isn’t fair when we are married to someone who can eat a ton and not gain a pound! The injustice 🙂
    If you find a good natural appetite suppressant, you better let us know!

  44. Because of people like you. Thanks!

  45. Hi Ana
    I am sorry about the stress! That makes it not easy. Thinking of you.
    C

  46. Thinking of you Rebecca!
    Hang in there!

  47. Hi Carolyn
    Form fitting dress…. I am not ready for that, lol, hence the photo is shoulders up. Though Thank you for the encouraging thought! It made me smile!

  48. What? I know you, You look fantastic! SO pretty and young!! You must tell yourself a new message, an honest one… Your Beautiful!

  49. Good Choices

    You and I, both, have taken cheese from
    our diet, Christine. It’s working for me, I
    basically prepare or order the same food
    but without cheese. Here is to another day
    of making good choices!

  50. Congrats Corey, that is awesome!! I can imagine how satisfying it is. I was 147 exactly this morning, but down from 152. I go up and down over the course of a month, drives me crazy. I can only blame my underactive thyroid so far. You are a great motivator, I am going to be dilligent about eating smaller portions. And we are getting a treadmill delivered today! Fingers crossed the pounds will come off. Thank you for updating us along your journey, it is really encouraging. 🙂

  51. Jamie Earles at the beach

    Thank you Corey and Jody for the
    the inspiring words. My fingers are
    quickly tying tennis shoe laces
    so I can “move more” right away!

  52. LieseLotte

    Well done, Corey ! Keep going as long as you enjoy it. Eating less when everyone else diggs in makes me feel stronger in willpower. Anyway, I hate it when my stomach looks like an inflated balloon, so having smaller portions feels much better. I stopped eating any kind of sweet stuff one and a half years ago because I was addicted to cakes. I never thought I´d be able to do without, but it´s no problem at all; when I feel like having something sweet I eat raisins with nuts. Feeling hungry and eating is the most natural thing in the world. It only has to be the right kind of food, and one has to ENJOY it.
    Kind regards,
    LieseLotte

  53. christine

    xxxx

  54. You are beautiful, I wish I was down 9 lbs. You inspire me.

  55. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    And this is why your readers love you, and how you’ve created such a community around eat-less-move-more: you respond with such encouragement to all of us personally. What a great wonderful heart you have.

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