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DeenaT

Start Weight:	(14 Sep 08) 134.0 lb
Current Weight:	(17 Nov 08) 121.0 lb
Goal Weight:	125.0 lb

following: The South Beach Diet
performance: losing 0.9 lb a week

I am a 54 years old teacher. I teach children with learning disabilities and mental handicaps in sunny south Florida. I have struggled with my weight since I was young. It was only about a 20 pound problem which I was able to take off (and regain) quite regularly. In my early 40's it became a 60 pound problem. I had ballooned up to 180+. I was miserable. I found a diet club and within 6 months lost 60+ pounds. I have to say that I have kept the bulk of it off but still yo-yo back and forth 20 pounds. I used to love exercising but now I am very unmotivated. I hope to make this weight loss permanent.

FatSecret member since: 31 Aug 08

DeenaT's Weight History

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DeenaT's latest member challenges

Operation: Saturation

status:	In Progress
currently:	Week 5 of 8
end date:	Monday 15 Dec 08
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Giving up Sugar

status:	In Progress
currently:	Week 6 of 10
end date:	Monday 22 Dec 08
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	catglaw on diet Weight Watchers
	last weighin: gaining 2.6 lb a week

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DeenaT's cookbook

cals: 432kcal | fat: 27.25g | carbs: 19.95g | prot: 31.10g

Smothered Chicken Breast with Peppers

A delicious and quick Southwest inspired chicken meal.

cals: 362kcal | fat: 19.21g | carbs: 13.21g | prot: 36.07g

Creamy Avocado Mexican Chicken Salad

Avocado is the cream base in this salad, definitely not a heart clogger.

cals: 185kcal | fat: 5.27g | carbs: 5.05g | prot: 29.28g

Dijon Broccoli Chicken

Yummy broccoli and chicken in a tangy sauce.

cals: 445kcal | fat: 15.99g | carbs: 5.42g | prot: 66.50g

Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Chicken Breast

An easy chicken recipe for low carbers.

cals: 117kcal | fat: 1.22g | carbs: 25.15g | prot: 5.83g

Mixed Vegetable Soup IV

A low fat, filling veggie soup that's great to heat and eat when you're feeling hungry and don't want a high calorie snack.

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DeenaT's latest posts

Help - motivation needed
You are the reason to lose weight. I think many of us had those feelings -- I know I sure did. Just take one step at a time. Set small goals and celebrate your achievements. Writing down what you eat is a real eye opener. Good luck and keep writing and asking.

posted 11 Oct 2008, 06:57

THE SB DIET - Not a Low Carb or No Carb Diet
What a great post. I just finished phase 1 and I am on to phase 2. Just yesterday I did have a piece of cake and I did not go crazy and just continue eating. By reading the post I know that I did not go off the "diet". I lent my book to someone many years ago and never got it back. I didn't feel like buying another one so all the info you included steered me in the right direction. Thanks.

posted 30 Sep 2008, 18:05

Veggie burgers
I like the morningstar also.

posted 13 Sep 2008, 15:23

The one mess up.....
That is my biggest downfall too and it can last for weeks at a time. I am trying to count calories this time around and keep it between 1200 - 1500 depending on exercise level. Then I really don't mess up too much. I just count the calories because nothing is forbidden. I am more aware to the portion and then I didn't mess up. I have only been doing this for a little more than a week so I really don't know if it is going to work but for now it is. You always have the extra 35 points on ww so just count the points on move on Ha, ha easier said than done.

posted 10 Sep 2008, 05:23

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09 November 2008

Not doing well on some of my challenges but I am maintaining my weight. I even have a 2 pound cushion but I am not going to get into that old habit of ...

on diet The South Beach Diet losing 0.5 lb a week

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13 October 2008

Only down 1/2 pound. I got on the scale about 5 times to see if I could get a different weight. I did once (1/2 pound less) but it really didn't count. ...

on diet The South Beach Diet losing 0.5 lb a week

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DeenaT's Recent Food & Exercise

	1 cup chopped broccoli
	2 servings hummus
	1 serving Deluxe Mixed Nuts
	Walking (moderate) - 3/mph
	Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph
	Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph

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