Comments on: Featured on Newsweek http://www.344pounds.com/2009/08/featured-on-newsweek/ I lost nearly 150 pounds by counting calories. I once weighed 344.2 pounds, now around 200. My story has been told on CNN, CBS, and Newsweek and will soon be in a book. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:25:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cole http://www.344pounds.com/2009/08/featured-on-newsweek/#comment-3346 Cole Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:24:45 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3727#comment-3346 I agree with Jim. I think one of the key aspects is that you've really taken the addiction to foods to task. Even though you admit that you occasionally eat poorly, I can see by looking at your calorie counts that even on the "bad" days you are very, very aware of what you're consuming. Just by counting your calories, you're at least making yourself realize that you're either eating badly or eating well. I can also see in those calorie counting posts that you are very aware of what makes up the calories in the food as well. I think it's pretty important to keep that up even if you are only doing it in your head (I also track my fat intake in my head because I think that is a major problem for me - so many foods have high caloric content from fat, even stuff that you'd think was low fat, so it's hard imo to keep the fat low on 1 meal, let alone 3 meals). I agree with Jim. I think one of the key aspects is that you’ve really taken the addiction to foods to task. Even though you admit that you occasionally eat poorly, I can see by looking at your calorie counts that even on the “bad” days you are very, very aware of what you’re consuming. Just by counting your calories, you’re at least making yourself realize that you’re either eating badly or eating well. I can also see in those calorie counting posts that you are very aware of what makes up the calories in the food as well. I think it’s pretty important to keep that up even if you are only doing it in your head (I also track my fat intake in my head because I think that is a major problem for me – so many foods have high caloric content from fat, even stuff that you’d think was low fat, so it’s hard imo to keep the fat low on 1 meal, let alone 3 meals).

]]> By: Jim http://www.344pounds.com/2009/08/featured-on-newsweek/#comment-3335 Jim Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:21:09 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3727#comment-3335 Tyler, I'm pleased to see a national article on your amazing weight loss journey (and quest for a healthier way of life). I sensed the writer was intimating that while your weight loss was amazing, that the odds are stacked against keeping it off--basically that gaining the weight back was inevitable. While the odds may indicate that many that lose weight gain it back, I like to think that you are a solid bet against those odds, primarily because you've adopted important changes and exercise is a key part of your new routine/lifestyle. I echo the sentiments of others that writing a book about your experience is worthy of consideration. Having written two books, I know that you have a story that's very compelling and would encourage others to embark on an important journey towards a healthier (and happier) lifestyle. It is true that gaining weight back is a possibility. However, I think you've made some important discoveries along the way that will serve you well, including helping others if you choose the book route. I know that in my own nine week journey in which I've lost 30 pounds, I've discovered key elements that I've incorporated--basically, lifestyle changes. I think these changes are key to continuing to lose, and/or maintain a healthier weight. Keep on keepin' on, bro! Tyler,

I’m pleased to see a national article on your amazing weight loss journey (and quest for a healthier way of life).

I sensed the writer was intimating that while your weight loss was amazing, that the odds are stacked against keeping it off–basically that gaining the weight back was inevitable. While the odds may indicate that many that lose weight gain it back, I like to think that you are a solid bet against those odds, primarily because you’ve adopted important changes and exercise is a key part of your new routine/lifestyle.

I echo the sentiments of others that writing a book about your experience is worthy of consideration. Having written two books, I know that you have a story that’s very compelling and would encourage others to embark on an important journey towards a healthier (and happier) lifestyle.

It is true that gaining weight back is a possibility. However, I think you’ve made some important discoveries along the way that will serve you well, including helping others if you choose the book route.

I know that in my own nine week journey in which I’ve lost 30 pounds, I’ve discovered key elements that I’ve incorporated–basically, lifestyle changes. I think these changes are key to continuing to lose, and/or maintain a healthier weight.

Keep on keepin’ on, bro!

]]> By: Holly http://www.344pounds.com/2009/08/featured-on-newsweek/#comment-3333 Holly Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:17:57 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3727#comment-3333 Great article and way to go on the 10k! We're doing our 5k in October and I find this to be much more motivating than just "dieting" has ever been in the past. Great article and way to go on the 10k! We’re doing our 5k in October and I find this to be much more motivating than just “dieting” has ever been in the past.

]]> By: Skinny Minny http://www.344pounds.com/2009/08/featured-on-newsweek/#comment-3325 Skinny Minny Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:09:36 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3727#comment-3325 Great article! And congrats on the loss this week. I say "a loss is a loss." :) Great article! And congrats on the loss this week. I say “a loss is a loss.” :)

]]> By: bossymommy http://www.344pounds.com/2009/08/featured-on-newsweek/#comment-3322 bossymommy Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:38:41 +0000 http://www.344pounds.com/?p=3727#comment-3322 Tyler---loved it! Guess I'm off the hook then? Now, about the picture. I cannot believe that a professional journalist let you get away with using that "my puppy just got hit by a semi" picture. Nevertheless, that's so exciting. You deserve every bit of recognition you get. You've earned it. Tyler—loved it! Guess I’m off the hook then? Now, about the picture. I cannot believe that a professional journalist let you get away with using that “my puppy just got hit by a semi” picture.
Nevertheless, that’s so exciting. You deserve every bit of recognition you get. You’ve earned it.

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