Choosing a Screen Name

Choosing a screen name can be very important for any site. Screen names are often written in stone so to speak (or the database, in reality), so they are not easily changed. A screen name or log~in name must be unique for every user of a site. That means that if 2 people have the same first name and they both want to use their first name, then only the original user will get to choose that name.

This also brings up another good point, sometimes people want to use their real name and sometimes they want to make up a name or use a nick name. If you want to remain anonymous, then you should chose a screen name or username that is cute or funny (but not vulgar). Something like SkinnyMe or TheNewMe. Names like this will allow you to be more open without worrying about the wrong person reading your post and judging you. Whatever name you pick, we’re glad to have you on board!

Eating to live or living to eat?

Is food your best friend?  Do you wake up in the mornings and go to bed at night with food on your mind?  Do you eat breakfast and then immediately start thinking about your next meal?  For a long time that was me. With God’s help, I have finally overcame that never ending cycle.  There are times that I still battle – like the holidays.  Ughhh…it’s tough for everyone around the holidays. 🙂  But you have to pick yourself up and move on.  You can not let a bad day or even a few bad days destroy your plans for a healthy weight.  You must always have that finish line pictured in your mind.  Keep your eye on the prize!

I think back to the past couple of years in discussions with my husband.  When I would tell him I was addicted to food, he would laugh at me.  Being someone that has never had a problem with food or weight, he never could understand exactly what I meant.  But for me, it was a real feeling with real emotions attached to it.  If you are visiting this site, I’m sure you understand what I mean.

So, my question to you is this?  Do you live to eat, or eat to live?  You can overcome the way you view food.  We are to enjoy eating.  There is nothing wrong with that.  But when we eat in excess and eat the wrong foods, our bodies can become sick, sluggish, and well….overweight.  Think about an automobile.  What if instead of gas we put trash into the gas tank.  Would that car function properly?  No, of course it wouldn’t.  So how can we expect our bodies to function properly when we fill it with trash?

You can overcome.  My story and many others is proof that it can be done!

Psalms 139:14 ~ I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made – God is our Master Designer – let’s take care of our temples!

 

 

Lifelong Commitment

When I began my weight loss journey I knew it was going to be a lifelong commitment. You must know that this journey is not just the time it takes to lose the weight, but the lifetime it takes to maintain it. If you have a large amount of weight to lose, your attitude and mind set must be in the right place or you will become discouraged. Don’t focus on the large number, but rather focus on small increments such as losing the first 10 pounds and so on.

Before you embark on a weight-loss regimen, check in with your attitude and mindset towards making these lifestyle changes. Ask yourself if you are ready to commit to eating better and increasing your activity level. Depending on what you currently eat and how sedentary you are, you may need to make drastic alterations to get yourself to a healthy weight. Discuss your reservations with a close friend or loved one and work to develop a positive attitude towards weight-loss before beginning. Your goal will look much more attainable if you do this.

What are some areas you struggle in? What blocks your efforts to lose weight? Let’s discuss it or share it in the forums.

How Much Water Do You Need?

We have all heard that we are supposed to drink 8 cups of water a day or 64 oz. But where did this number come from? There is a lot of debate about that topic and now, research has shown that 8 cups may not be the number for you.

So, how much water should you drink? Well, that depends on your level of activity and other factors, but a good rule of thumb is to drink half of your body weight in water. So, if you weigh 200 pounds, then you should drink AT LEAST 100 ounces of water per day. Check with your doctor and find out what he or she recommends for you.

So what are your struggles with your water intake? Come on over to the forums and let’s discuss it or share your comments online!

Log~in Help

New Users are emailed an assigned password. The password is case sensitive.

If you have any problems, please email admin@wavesforweightloss.com with your email account and desired password & your account will be reset.

Once you log~in for the first time, you can go to your profile via a link in the top toolbar and change your password into anything you can remember.

We hope you enjoy the site!

Expand Your Circle

Sometimes I have been surprised by the family and friends that although perhaps not completely unsupportive of my weight loss, they weren’t as encouraging as I had expected either. Perhaps some were jealous or had other personal issues going on.

At the same time, I found numerous people that were so amazing. Their support had been completely unexpected. Some of them shared how they too had struggled to lose weight. Two ladies had even shared their battle with anorexia, recognizing the relational problem with food as truly the same process.

What I learned quickly was that I needed to expand my support circle. God sent people int my life that were on or had reached their weight loss goals. He also sent people that would give me a word of encouragement when I felt down or “stuck” on my journey.

Had I never opened myself up to new friends, new experiences, and been willing to share both victories and defeats, I would have missed out on so many new friends. So, look for new friends at the park you walk at, the gym you join, and the weight loss challenge you participate in. Your new lifestyle will take you to lots of new places and introduce you to new faces.

What about you, are you ready to expand your circle of friends? Has God already sent new friends your way? If you are looking but not finding consider joining a weight loss challenge.

Does it Count?

A question asked again and again is whether or not a drink counts as water. Well, let’s shed some light on the subject.
Our bodies digest everything we eat and drink together. It breaks those foods and drinks down into usable compounds our bodies need to survive. Water is in all types of foods as well as drinks.We do not have to give our bodies pure water for it to utilize the water in our diet. We can drink the Crystal Light and the Mio and still count it as water. However, the colas and the fruit juice get harder to count because the true amount of water in them is questionable and an exact calculation is usually impossible.
I would much rather see someone break an addiction to colas or some other sugary drink with flavored water than to continue struggling to lose weight. Water is key to weight loss, so swap the colas for flavored water until you learn to love pure water. I know you can do this! Make the small changes and see the difference.