Weight Loss 101
Before beginning my weight loss journey, I was completely clueless as how to go about losing weight in a healthy way. A lifelong dieter, I was only used to jumping on fad, trend, or crash diets only to have any pounds I was actually able to lose come back and bite me in the butt later! I decided to chronicle the steps I’ve taken to go lose 60 pounds off of my original weight of 246 so that anyone else out there who is looking to change their life might have an easier time of figuring out where to start. 
Post 1: Where to Begin
Post 2: Getting Started
Post 3: Get Movin’
Post 4: Eating Out
Post 5: 10 Healthy Diet Tips
Post 6: Eat Real Food, Not Your Savings
Post 7: Mythbusters
Post 8: Hello Hydration
If you have any questions or suggestions for future posts in this series, please don’t hesitate to let me know! You can email me at gretchen@honeyishrunkthegretchen.com or leave a comment below!
You can do it!
I am so happy I found your blog! Truly inspiring. And..I just LOVED when I read that you are “Whasian!”
Love it!
My husband is biracial (Japanese and Black) and I am white, so we call our children Caublasian!
Halfies of the world unite!
Haha!!! Love it!
My mom is white, and my dad is black… so my and my sisters called ourselves WHACK for the longest time….
and yes, doing it in ALL CAPS was required.
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Follow your dreams, continue striving towards your goals, and you will land! You are an incredible writer and young woman…thank you for being so candid and helping to inspire!
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Hi Gretchen,
I came across your story in Calorie Count and was inspired. I love your sense of humour and was very touched by your story of how you perceived yourself earlier. Thank you.
I’ve lost 24 lbs in about 5 months but now seem to be losing my resolve. Begun eating a lot of junk
and I’m scared! How do I stop? I need to lose another 40 lbs and need motivation and tips on how I should change my schedule. I keep to about 1800 calories and workout (cardio with a bit of strength) for at least 45 minutes every day.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Brinda.
Thank you so much Brinda! I completely understand that backsliding feeling you’re talking about. It sounds like what you’re doing is really good, but I know it’s hard not to slip back into old habits. I don’t know if I have any specific advice, other than maybe to try mixing up what you’re eating? Try new recipes for healthy things and all that? I know that when I start eating junk it’s because I’m bored with “healthy” eating. I have to remind myself that eating healthy doesn’t mean eating the same thing all the time (which is what I tend to do, haha.)
Just remember that this weight loss is a long, slow process too. So just because you may have hit a bit of a plateau it doesn’t mean that you’re not doing the right stuff! Feel free to email me (gretchen@honeyishrunkthegretchen.com) if you want to talk some more. And chin up. You got this.
I like to see avocados on the menu anywhere but to see them included in a diet blog is heart-warming. The other thing I liked was the way you cut them into pieces for eating. I usually use a desert spoon and slide the fruit out that way. BTW, did you know that avocado farming as a business, is very labour intensive here in Australia and that is one reason why they can often be a bit expensive in stores? But they are worth every cent for taste and nutrition.
Hi Gretchen!
its good to find a post which inspiring people who are really wanna lose weight, really so nice of you. thanks for sharing
Don’t do a ton of crunches if you’re trying to lose belly fat. Crunches don’t burn much fat, and too much attention on your abs can cause problems for your back and your posture. When you exercise for weight loss try to keep a balanced approach so you can lose weight all over.
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Thank you so much for these post, I’m just starting out and I have found them really useful.
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I appreciate you sharing your story. Your adventure on losing weight. Thanks
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Its really motivating to know that many are boosting you to be healthier and leaner. I have set the same goal for 2013, a leaner, fit and fab me this new year. Glad to have stumbled your blog to inspire me and keep me on track
thank you for sharing your weight loss journey with us .
Thank you on the subject of obesity. It’s good to hear that people in this condition are not alone; and there’s help in their struggle to achieved their goals of weight loss.
I definitely agree with you on this article, every person is unique and requires a unique method of weight loss for
long-term success. Right now I’m working on trying to lose belly fat and this method is working great.
Keep up the good work!
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Truly inspiring Gretchen.
Sometimes people need a bit of a kick in the butt to get started. I think this could work as a wake-up call for those who are looking to get fit and improve their health.
Good luck with your new life
Hey Gretchen,
I’m looking for guest bloggers to fill in some gaps for a little while and thought that a post from your perspective might be a great addition
If you’re interested, I made a ‘casting call’ post here: http://megsfitness.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/casting-call-guest-writers-wanted/
I know you’re uber busy, though, so if you have a previous blog entry that you wouldn’t mind my reposting as a guest blog, then that could be cool
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Thank you for the tips, its really scary to want to lose weight specially in my case, one of my friend tried to lose wieght as much as he can and in return he suffered a nervous breakdown
. These tips that you just gave will help alot specially me who was scared at what happened to my friend. Thanks for letting me know that there is a safe and healthy way.
Great Blog Gretchen. Very good information I’ve learn something that i don’t know until now. Thank you
Great blog. I love the pictures particularly the one called eat real food not your savings-funny!
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Hi Gretchen,
I enjoyed your article and if I may add. One tip that people who are just starting out with new weight loss goals can implement is to start small. Start out by giving one unhealthy habit up and slowly start to incorporate better eating habits over time. Getting rid of all your vices at once is a recipe for disaster.
Hi Gretchen, do you have any tips for those of us just starting out with a weight loss plan?
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To maintain a healthy weight, eat five to six small, nutritious meals per day rather than three large meals. By splitting your meals up into smaller portions, you can keep your metabolism running strong, helping you to maintain your ideal weight. Not only that, but small, frequent meals can give you an energy boost when you need it most, helping you stay alert and focused throughout the day.
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