I Lost Weight for Less Than $75

Simply Put: Move More, Eat Healthy & Less More Often

By Ninigurl, published Jan 03, 2007
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Alright, I am about to use the F word. Don't be offended!

I am, or was, Fat. I was by medical terms morbidly obese, another nasty and naughty term to fat people. At my lowest point in life, I weighed 237 pounds and stood 5' 6". The good news is I no longer weigh that much, I took hold of my lifestyle; lost 8 sizes so far and gained a whole new me. No I haven't become a personal trainer or cheerleader, just much happier.

I didn't use any diets or gimmicks either. No pills, specialists, meal plans, gyms, food exchanges, support groups, weight loss clinics, special contraptions, expensive trainers....nothing like any of that. I started small and worked my way down at least in weight. I worked out with everyday items at hand that cost me little or nothing to use.

Everyone that knows me, knows I am an avid reader. No! Don't feel alone....alot of people don't know me.

Things To Know That Helped Me.... Use water to help you lose weight. Drink plenty everyday-but don't over do it! It helps you flush fat and toxins out of your system. Swimming or water jogging for 30 minutes gives more resistance and less impact than putting on your running shoes and running 3 miles. It helped me with embarrassment by hiding the flabby fat bobbing up and down under the water. Being embarrassed when excersizing in front of others is completely normal and a big reason why most obese people do not want to join gyms. I am no longer obese and still don't want to join a gym!

I Lost Weight for Less Than $75

Goofing with the Govenator at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas

Credit: Anita Edgerton

Copyright: Anita Edgerton

Takeaways
  • Change your lifestyle-Diets and gimmicks don't work
  • It's Easy, move more, eat less-more often and healthier items
  • Look for bargain excersize books-equipment-tapes
Did You Know?
Use water to help you lose weight. It flushes toxins & fat. Provides better training during weight loss due to less impact on bones, muscles and/or joints. Also greater resistance to build muscle when swimming and/or doing water excersizes.
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Hey, I hope to inspire anyone I can Tweak. Thanks for dropping by and checking out the piece.

Posted on 04/19/2007 at 7:04:00 PM

 
It really doesn't take much, just determination. I lost a lot of weight, but have recently put it al back on thanks to my crappy lifestyle right now. Your article reminded me that I NEED to lose it again. Thanks.

Posted on 04/18/2007 at 11:04:00 PM

 
Thank Jaleh! I am going through it again currently due to medications from a recent illness.

Posted on 04/11/2007 at 12:04:00 AM

 
Very impressive!

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 11:04:00 AM

 
Thanks Minus Factor - I hope to inspire as many as I can! Thanks for the positive comments and hopefully positive representation of my work.

Posted on 01/21/2007 at 5:01:00 PM

 
That was a FANTASTIC article. I hope you don't mind, but I have linked it several places, as I am sick of people saying they CAN'T lose weight. I believe people get caught up in one of two things: 1) They have always been fat, and have a hard time accepting that they have the power to change that or 2) They used to be skinny, gained some weight, and then found out in their lack of activity, their metabolism slowed WAY down. So much so that they think they *can;t* lose weight, when it is actually just much harder, especially starting out. Anyway, your article is wonderful, and an inspiration to me (I need to lose some weight too!). Keep up the good work!

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 10:01:00 PM

 
It's a never-ending journey, isn't it!? Thanks for sharing your tips and real life ups and downs with us! Well written article.

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 4:01:00 PM

 
I know from personal experience how hard it is to lose a lot of weight AND keep it off. Good for you.

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 11:01:00 AM

 
Watch out: This might turn into a fad. Exercising more, eating less of what's bad for you? Sounds like a scam! j/k :) Congrats on your efforts!

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 11:01:00 AM

 
Congratulations, great article, and a sensible inspiration to others!

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
Congratulations!!!

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
Way to go, Ninigurl! Nicely written and very inspirational. You sound a little like Covert Bailey, a very wise man who pointed out that you should never rely on your scale for weight loss results, but your tape measure. Muscle weighs more than fat! Kudos to you.

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
Common sense. Thanks.

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 10:01:00 AM

 
Ohhhhh, so that's why it asked me my name when I posted my comment...I wasn't logged in yet...your article caught my attention before I had a chance to do anything else! :-)

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 9:01:00 AM

 
First of all, congratulations on your own weight loss...and secondy, thank you for such an inspirational article. I, too, have a few...ok, more than a few...pounds to lose and I know what I need to do, it's just doing it. You have inspired me to get started!

Posted on 01/16/2007 at 9:01:00 AM

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