Comments on: Not Just a Weight Loss Blog

By: Joel

Joel — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:25:27 +0000

Hey, man. I really like your message! Do you recommend any weight loss shows on TV? I think most tend to focus too much on losing weight, rather than living healthfully, but Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition seems to focus on living the right lifestyle. (It’s new, so here’s the episode I just watched if you want to know what I’m talking about: http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-weight-loss-edition/episode-detail/alex/788950).

I’m glad I stumbled across your site, so if you could reference any more resources like yours it would be greatly appreciated!

By: andrew

andrew — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:12:06 +0000

i think ultimately weight loss HAS to be about getting healthy and being happy.

because otherwise– food will = happyness– and it’s just going to be a downward spiral of weight loss and weight gain.

that spiral stuff is exactly what happened to me. your blog helped me get out of it.

By: Mr.Gampil

Mr.Gampil — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:01:01 +0000

Very inspiring, thank you

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:37:07 +0000

I think too many people are hung up on numbers, I like to use the mirror as my guide. Of course you can’t see day to day progress, but people that weigh themselves every day end up getting sooo depressed when they end up gaining even a couple of pounds back!

I say, little by little every day is the way!

By: Kathrine

Kathrine — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:56:04 +0000

This is a great site you have here, it is good to see so many people participating in this conversation. Losing weight and being healthy really is a lifestyle choice that people have to commit to and learn how to stay motivated. Having a support system is really important as well.

By: jackie

jackie — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:01:08 +0000

losing weight can be difficult, But it will help you in the long run, Because your healthier and increase your how much longer you live. You can lose weight by starting a timed schedule say like 10 mins aday, like running/walking. Another tip is to eat healthy and drink a glass of water after a meal not before or during it will make you feel full.

By: Geoffrey

Geoffrey — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:34:17 +0000

I started my weight loss plan last year. I used to weight 82kilos. One thing I found about losing weight is, DO NOT set a goal weight and say “I wanna lose 20 poundS in one month” cause it will only lead to disappointment. But rather focus on your eating habits and changing your daily lifestyle. Running or Jogging is the most effective weight loss program. All you need is a good pair of running shoes. Dividing your daily meal into 5-6 smaller portions will keep your metabolism working all day. Now, 6 months after I am now at 67 kilos. Cheers!

By: Azman AR

Azman AR — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:19:52 +0000

Hi Israel,

You have a serious following here. Very informative.

I was at 99kg or more for so many years. I was not worried because I was healthy.

I became concerned after seeing 3 of my friends of the age 40 to 45 hospitalized for heart problems. All have the same problem – overweight.

That changed me. I went to an exercise frenzy. After a while, the will to reduce weight died down.

In February this year, I started worrying because another friend had to undergo heart surgery. Wheww. I dont want to be in the que. Don’t want my turn.

I finally heeded the advice of my late father, something he told me 20 years ago. And this December, I had lost 15kg. Now I weigh about 84kg. This means, I lost 1.5kg per month.

The main things that I did were very simple & natural:
1. Sprinkle a kitchen spice to my hot drinks 3 times a day
2. Reduce my sugar intake by 50%
3. Do an ancient Javanese exercise each morning for 10 minutes.
4. 2,000mg of Omega 3 everyday.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:27:50 +0000

I just started reading your blog and its truely inspiring. keep blogging.

By: Ok

Ok — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:11:41 +0000

I started working out since 5 year ago. The first few years i was really motivated, I’m in the gym 4-5 days a week and dieting like a real body builder. I haven’t gone to the gym about 7 month by now because i injured myself while lifting massive weight without warm up…Reading your blog got me thinking, even though i can’t go to the gym but i still can eat healthy, live healthy, stay healthy……..

Thanks

By: Love the newU2U

Love the newU2U — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:44:37 +0000

hi there i came by today and really love the reads , i just statred my life changing transformation blog myself and have been looking for motivation and blog buddies…thanks again

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:38:44 +0000

Start small. Accomplish little things. Are you happy with yourself? If the answer is no, then do something to make you happy. It’s going to take some commitment and fortitude to lose that weight, but it gets so easy after a while that it becomes habit. Start off with controlling your eating and replace bad choices with healthier ones.

By: SJ

SJ — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:21:39 +0000

Just started my journey again last week. I’m 5’3 and 149 pounds. I keep trying but always end up falling off the wagon. Any tips?

By: Clenbuterol

Clenbuterol — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:21:16 +0000

The idea around social events and entertainment is that it is a people event, not an eating event even if it may seem like it

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:28:15 +0000

Thanks Rob!

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:57:26 +0000

Hi Israel,

Just wanted to congratulate on your blog. People who come here will be helped, motivated and inspired reading it.

Is wish you coninued luck on your journey

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:53:31 +0000

That’s the right mindset to get into!!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:29:18 +0000

Thanks, I actually agree with the war scars part. I guess it’s just hard being a girl with all these stretch marks. I kind of feel like when I am actually comfortable enough to wear a swim suit again that anyone who has an issue with my skin can screw themselves because I have worked so hard. Again, congrats on your success, it’s really inspirational.
Sarah

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:25:32 +0000

I’ll treat them as war scars. They will be a sign of my victory! Stretchmarks usually fade to light overtime. I wouldn’t let that discourage you.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:57:32 +0000

Hi,
Congrats on your success. I have recently decided to turn my life around and become healthy. My only issue is that I has very sensitive skins so I got a BUNCH of stretch marks. This may sound stupid, but they’re not just little pink lines, they run from my ribs to below my belly button, the whole way up my sides and above my boobs and they are dark purple. I’m excited to lose weight, but I am discouraged to show people my skin. I saw that you have a few on your stomach ( nothing compared to mine ), but what do you plan to do about it? Does it bother you? Will you feel weird with your shirt off with a 6 pack and stretch marks? Anyway, you look great and keep it up!
Sarah

By: Israel Lagares

Israel Lagares — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:18:41 +0000

Kenny, thanks for contributing. Great story and you have inspired me with it. As far as the shirts, I am waiting on the next batch.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:36:07 +0000

I have started on my own journey recently and found that having “buddy’s” to share with do help in the process of losing weight and gaining health. I have always been “the fat kid” and I have gotten to a point in my life now that I am not going to be that anymore. I have realized I can be “big” and healthy. I have had some success in turning some fat into muscle, seen the results and have been inspired to never go back. Something in my mind has clicked (finally) to not want to look just fat, but toned. Muscle definitely looks better than fat. I have been able to lose 27 lbs in 8 weeks with working out and changing my diet. My kids are also looking at more healthier food choices and I hope they never have to be battling the bulge in their lives. That, along with my getting healthier, would be the best I can ask for along this journey. Keep up the good work, and blogging, you never know who it will inspire! Your website mentions “FREE” Fat Man unleashed shirts? Hook me up! LOL It will be an awesome shirt to wear to my gym! I noticed the size options, I can actually fit into an option (2XL) now!!! LOL It feels great to lose weight!

By: Body Fitness

Body Fitness — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:25:16 +0000

nice blog ..very inspirational to me..

By: Kristen

Kristen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:13:55 +0000

You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.

By: flatten stomach

flatten stomach — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:22:54 +0000

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