So here it is, the final post documenting my husband’s (Mr Fairy!) weight loss journey. You might recall in my last 2 posts, where I told you guys that my husband had decided that it was time to shed a few pounds. In my first post, I explained that by making just a few changes he had lost 4 pounds. And then in my second post, I talked about how he had lost an additional 11 pounds, on top of that, in less than a month! Well I’m happy to report that here we are 6 weeks later from where we first started, and he has lost a grand total of 17 pounds! He went from 223 – 206! Yay! According to Mr Fairy, this is the lightest that he has been in 20 years! Just to reiterate these are the changes that he made that brought about losing those pounds:
- For dinner he’s focused on eating a smaller portion of meat and a much larger portion of vegetables, as well as keeping an eye on the total calories
- Instead of eating a high calorie sweet for dessert, he satisfies his sweet tooth with a delicious Fiber One Dessert Bar or Cookie Bar
- He’s eating dinner earlier in the evening
- He replaced his breakfast (which was a high-calorie granola bar) with a Fiber One Dessert Bar
- He’s continued with his daily walks and/or evening bike ride
Here’s a little bit of info about the bars that he’s been eating. The bars are all less than 150 calories each; some are even 90 calories! And they come in delicious flavors like the New Cheesecake Bars in Salted Caramel Cheesecake and Strawberry Cheesecake! Cinnamon Coffee Cake is another great flavor! They’ve got Cookie Bars too… like their delicious New Soft Baked Peanut Butter Cookie, the New Crunchy Sugar Cookie and Chocolate Chewy Bars. Yum!! Each Bar has 20% daily value of Fiber as well, another important consideration at this stage in our lives! With Fiber One you don’t have to fight your instincts, or your sweet tooth! Go on. Have one. 🙂
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- Official brand website: www.fiberone.com
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/fiberone
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fiberone
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/fiberone
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Rhonda G says
I think portion control is the best way to cut back. Also eating more foods that have less calories but are more filling.
Sandra Watts says
Shared correct link on Twitter https://twitter.com/saleago/status/657971860701847552
Sandra Watts says
That is awesome. I lost 100 lbs too but I am at a stand still. I need to lose like a 100 more to be happy. I should give these a try maybe.
Sara says
https://twitter.com/pakibabygurl/status/657785492214165506
Sara says
By keeping portions small and staying hydrated 🙂
ellen beck says
https://twitter.com/tannawings/status/656988413896200192
ellen beck says
The way I have found to cut back on calories is basicaly stay active. It doesnt have to be structured… rake the leaves, work outside, just do something every single day be in outside or inside stay active.
Jean Bullock says
Whenever you think you need to eat something between meals, try drinking water first. For some reason , we feel hungry when we are really thirsty.
Waynette says
I stopped drinking soda in August to cut calories in my diet. I love the taste of coke. It was very easy to drink more than one glass when dining out. I miss it but I know it is better not to drink it.
Christina O says
I cut back on calories by giving up drinking pop.
Laura J says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/656555978754621444
Laura J says
For me…its going to the grocery store after dinner! I am not hungry so those extras you throw in the cart do not look that good! If I keep them out of the house…less temptation!
Renee says
Use a smaller plate because it looks like you are eating a lot more and tricks your brain:). Drink lots of water!
latanya says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/656237716690960385
latanya says
don’t buy food that you should not be eating