{"id":736,"date":"2007-09-19T18:11:50","date_gmt":"2007-09-19T22:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.wpengine.com\/?p=736"},"modified":"2015-11-06T15:51:43","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T20:51:43","slug":"logging-on-to-caloriescount-com-helps-one-woman-log-off-60-pounds-for-her-wedding-day-and-keep-it-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/logging-on-to-caloriescount-com-helps-one-woman-log-off-60-pounds-for-her-wedding-day-and-keep-it-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Logging on to CaloriesCount.com Helps One Woman Log Off 60 Pounds for Her Wedding Day \u2013 and Keep It Off"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">ATLANTA (September 19, 2007)\u00a0\u2014\u00a0A woman\u2019s wedding will last forever through pictures and memories and it is a day when a woman wants to look her best.\u00a0 But for Sarah in Charlotte, NC, her dream of looking and feeling great on her wedding day seemed out of reach. \u00a0In fact, Sarah dreaded shopping for her wedding dress, as she was more than 50 pounds overweight.\u00a0 After a late night scare with severe acid reflux, Sarah decided to lose the weight and keep it off for good.\u00a0 She signed up with the online dieting program, CaloriesCount.com, and never looked back.<\/p>\n<p>By logging on to CaloriesCount.com in December of 2005, Sarah was able to shed 57 pounds and went from a size 14-16 to a comfortable size six.\u00a0 She has kept the weight off for approximately seven months.<\/p>\n<p>Because of her success, Sarah offers simple tips for brides-to-be and anyone who wants to lose weight and keep it off for good:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make lifestyle changes and dump the &#8220;on again, off again&#8221; dieting mentality.<\/strong> \u201cI knew a \u2018diet\u2019 would never work for me.\u00a0 The idea of controlling portions and watching my caloric intake made a lot of sense to me,\u201d says Sarah.\u00a0 CaloriesCount.com dietitian Beth Hubrich adds:\u00a0 \u201cIncorporating simple substitutions into your normal eating regimen can be very effective.\u00a0 Sugar-free foods and beverages can help people control calories without skimping on taste.\u00a0 For example, switching from a regular soda to a diet soda can save 150 calories a day, which could lead to a weight loss of 15 pounds a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make exercise a priority.<\/strong>\u00a0 Sarah comments: \u201cYou really must exercise.\u00a0 You must find a way to fit exercise into your day, every day.\u00a0 Even when you\u2019re finished losing the weight, you still must exercise as it\u2019s important to your health and your long-term success.\u201d\u00a0 Exercise can be incorporated into even the busiest schedule by breaking it up into ten-minute intervals throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Find support.<\/strong>\u00a0 Research indicates that people trying to lose weight have greater success when there is a support group or weight loss buddy to assist during tough times and to share their accomplishments.\u00a0 Sarah found the support she needed through the support community at CaloriesCount.com.\u00a0 \u201cWe sign in every day and check in with each other, and we have a weekly weigh-in that\u2019s very helpful,\u201d she explains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beware of naysayers.<\/strong>\u00a0 Sarah found that as her weight loss progressed some people in her life became jealous or did not understand her commitment to getting healthy.\u00a0 \u201cIt can be very hurtful but you just have to ignore any negativity around you.\u00a0 It\u2019s important to stay strong and committed.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through CaloriesCount.com and a healthy lifestyle approach, Sarah has managed to lower her cholesterol, reduce her heartburn and acid reflux.\u00a0 She also managed to fit into a size eight wedding dress for her wedding in October of 2006.\u00a0 \u201cI wanted to look good. 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