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Just a quick update for the weekly weigh-in . . .
Being that I don’t weigh myself, I suppose it’s not really a “weigh” in but I’ll go with it anyway.
I do seem to be losing a little bit. I’d say 4-5 pounds so far. The problem, though, is that even though the waist of my jeans are practically falling off, the thighs are not. So although I could technically wear a smaller size, it ain’t gonna happen until I lose some inches in my thighs.
Any suggestions? I’m all ears!
And besides them nearly falling off my waist, my favorite jeans are getting some holes and I’m going to have to replace them soon whether I like it or not. So I need to lose a few inches in the thighs fairly soon or I’ll be pants-less!
Trust me, that’s not a good thing! It’s too cold for shorts.
What seems to be working . . .
1. Fiber. It isn’t just for old people. 
I have a hard time getting enough fiber in my diet. I know that’s probably a big reason weight loss is slow going but I’ve been making a point to ensure there’s lots of fiber filled foods on my plate lately.
2. Water. Contrary to popular belief, drinking more water does not make you RETAIN more water. In fact, the exact opposite happens. When you drink enough water, the body doesn’t NEED to retain it. So the excess – plus all the toxins and what-not – get flushed out of your system. I’ve been drinking about 60 ounces or so of water a day. I should probably drink another 8-10 ounces but as soon as things level out a bit and my body gets used it, I will up it a few.
3. Organic. We try to eat mostly organic and natural foods around here. Sometimes it’s a chore but it really does make a difference. A good rule of thumb is that if you can’t pronounce something in the ingredients, it’s probably not all that great for you. I know it’s time consuming, but cook from scratch. And no – that doesn’t mean buy a ready-made pie crust and a can of filling and put them together. I mean – make a pie crust with water, flour, eggs, etc and fresh or frozen berries, etc.
So that’s all for now. I’ll be back later with more!
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Annie Anderson is a freelance copywriter and graphic designer specializing in the small business and real estate markets. Her tagline “Making your business, my business” means that she’ll take the utmost care when creating words and images for your business – just as if it were her own.
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