Comments on: Consistency or Cutting Carbs?

By: Yum Yucky

Yum Yucky — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:43:08 +0000

You nailed it right on the head. So many people over-complicate this stuff. You got it right, my sistah. Hot doughnuts included. 😉

By: Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)

Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:20:59 +0000

Good to hear this! Sounds like the most copacetic you have been with food and exercise since I’ve met you. I’m also doing a stevia detox (as I don’t have sugar anyway, but was relying on too much stevia). I’m 2 weeks in and it’s not hard. Not with the rest of my diet being so satiating. Keep up the great work!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:25:02 +0000

Man, I love you. This is my “motto” to a T. And by motto I mean that I live according to this tenet (note that I didn’t use the word “rule” there) all the time and without really thinking about it anymore. I eat sweets daily (mine are homemade and made with stevia usually though) and I do go overboard sometimes, but the next day, I don’t even think about it. The all or nothing thing has never been an issue for me and food. Exercise, on the other hand, is a different story. But, I’m working on it and I’m happy to say, I’ve made major strides in the past few months!

NEED a fitbit. The graphs are calling me. 😀

By: Michelle in N. Cal

Michelle in N. Cal — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:15:12 +0000

great post Jenn! The same “recipe” has been working for me too. My fave jeans are finally buttoning without tons of effort 😉

By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:33:48 +0000

Glad things are going so well!

And I love my Fitbit – it really motivates me! And the kid is totally fascinated with it too and wants one for his birthday (which isn’t until October). We are making a game of it every afternoon at the park and see how many steps we can run/walk/skip each day…

By: nubiennze

nubiennze — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:22:52 +0000

This is right on time–thanks for the reminder. Just bought new jeans, too.

By: wanda

wanda — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:18:36 +0000

Good reading…thanks for the positive outlook !!!

By: Missy

Missy — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:07:51 +0000

Yes! Moving more and watching portions of nutritious food is the best way to lose. Sure, you could eat portion controlled doughnuts and burgers, but it’s not ideal for your health. had gained a good bit and didn’t understand why since I walked 45 minutes a day and ate “healthy”. It was Leigh Peele who showed me that it was the other 23 hours that mattered along with my portions. I got a pedometer, watched my intake (I did count calories) and boom – I lost almost 20 lbs without ever feeling deprived! It is definitely consistency – no fads. But each person has to find which way of eating works to make them feel their best. For some it’s low carb, for some it’s low fat or vice-versa. I like natural whole foods as much as possible but I still have a few chemical indulgences (Coke Zero) and sugar. I’ve just gotta start doing some real workouts to build muscle. Thanks for the inspiration!!

By: Jen @ Making Messes

Jen @ Making Messes — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:20:53 +0000

I love this. Mainly because I eat whatever I want and am the same size (or smaller) than when I dieted. It’s the beauty of freeing yourself from the whole religion of eating a certain way. I also freed myself from instense workouts. Now I do what I feel. Walk, hike, run, etc. Feels so much better this way!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:16:23 +0000

Love this, Jenn. I’m inspired. I’ve been struggling with tight pants for way too long, and it really is probably much simpler than I’m allowing it to be.

I’m also toying with a bit of a vacation from sugar. Like you, I think it might be a good idea to “pass” for a while. Still thinking it over, but thank you for the rational, reasonable words. As always! xoxo