Weight loss by star sign (light hearted)

http://www.annecollins.com/diet-advice-star-signs.htm

So, did yours ring true?

I'm a Pisces and it said even a minor amount of stress can drive them to bingeing which was spot on!

Em

I am amazed at how dead on this thing is. Read on to find out how well it fits my life and dieting style. Beth PISCES (19 Feb - 20 Mar)

Pisceans say one thing one moment, then do the opposite. So their eating habits don't always match their good intentions! (This is sooo true. I can say I am on a diet and then turn around and eat a cupcake and rationalize it.) That said, they are good organisers and once they start a diet they plan it well. (I have charted and planeed almost every aspect of this journey for food, exercise and medications/supplements)  Since they enjoy their food, they should choose a diet plan with plenty of variety. (I get so bored so easily with food if there isn't enough variety and then I give up.) And for best effect, they should use their wonderful imagination to visualise how they will look when they reach their goal. (I've not mastered this yet but I have done comparisons, etc.)  Alas, Pisceans don't find it easy to start dieting. (I HATE dieting that is why I can't sya I am dieting. I say it is a life change. If I saying I am dieting I immmediately feel deprived and unhappy.)  Often they depend on someone else to suggest it to them. (My doctor suggested WLS and I decided to give this one last shot.)  Support is crucial for them as they are easily distracted. (I come to this board daily and have joined TOPS. They keep me motivated and moving forward.)  One critical comment can destroy their motivation, (my dad can side track me in the blink of an eye through a simple comment)  while even a minor amount of stress can drive them to bingeing. (Stress is my biggest trigger.)  Despite this, young Pisceans tend to lose weight quite easily once they develop a rhythm. (I have lost 29 pounds since Jan 24th)  However, older Pisceans tend to gain weight easily.(I also do this if I am no****ching EVERYTHING I eat.)  To minimize this, they should take action as soon as they start gaining in order to prevent obesity in later years.(I wish I had then this battle would be so long and arduous.)

As a fellow 'fishy' I was also amazed at the comment about variety.  I love change in my foods- and although I have a 6 weeks menu which rotates (see... the organised bit was true too) I often substitute and change the recipes a little to my daily whims and seasonal foods.

Em

Too funny! VIRGO (23 August - 22 Sept)

Like Leos, some Virgo dieters can struggle to lose weight despite their positive qualities. On the one hand they are gifted with great practicality, attention to detail and high standards, which leads them to choose sensible diets and which may give them great strength of purpose. On the other, they expect too much of themselves, which can be their downfall. If they don't lose weight fast enough, either they feel too miserable and quit, or else they cut corners, eat too little and end up bingeing. To overcome this, Virgos should join a diet forum or support group which might help them to channel their energy and cope with occasional disappointments.

Too funny.  THat's me, minus the binging.

LOL @ Chris. Em, I know what you mean about the variety. The only way to do the same food repeatedly is to do it differently otherwise what's the point? I love food but unless there is variety, it is just boring. My husband is just the opposite. He could eat salads three times a day everyday long term. He has done it in the past and lost quite a bit of weight but the mere thought of it makes me cringe. Beth

I am the type of person who will even buy different brands of multigrain bread just to vary the texture, size and taste!  My 'dream' meal is a buffet where I can take a tiny bit of everything.

I couldn't stand the thought of the same breakfast every day. Let alone salads three times a day!

Em

I'm currently getting bored with veggies. We've done corn, peas, green beans, and broccoli til there isn't anything more to do with them. I need to go to a bigger grocery store and buy something new. I LOVE trying new foods especially fruits and veggies. I currently have a jar of artichokes and no clue what to do with them yet but I have them and I will find something. I love buffets, too. A little of this, a little of that and I too buy different types of bread for the same reasons. Too funny how much alike we are lol. Beth

I have veggie sides every meal.

I swap between salads and cooked veggies  I even cook the veggies in different ways.  am a mad cook that way- but at least no one ever says they're bored of my homecooked dinners.

Boiled, steamed- with various herbs, tiny sprinkles of cheese, simmer them in a tomato based sauce, add them to casseroles, curries. I even CUT my veggies differently! slices, diced, sticks, whole...  I stir fry (with lots of varied herbs/ spices/ chilli), salads (with 'bits' and or changed dressings to break the boredom factor- eg fresh herbs, pinenuts, raisins, grated cheese, olives, sun dried tomato strips..then there's all the ways of DIY dressings...) 

I also buy those strange and weird fruit and veggies... have you tried custard apple?  To choose one use same method as for avocado.  They are so yummy- we buy them and share with the kids.

Em

I've never heard of a custard apple. I'll have to look for it. Just the name of it sounds yummy. I definitely need to go to a big supermarket and buy some variety.  Beth