After dedicating themselves to our Feel Great Weight Plan for six months, Vanessa Trost, Susan Chapman, and Tiffany Walling McGarity have lost a grand total of 81 pounds—and they look and feel amazing. And judging from all the great feedback we’ve received on the program, you do, too! How do you keep the pounds from creeping back on? Follow these real-world tips. Read More
Susan Chapman, 39
Global head of operations, Citi Realty Services
Height: 5′ 9″
Goal weight: 199 lbs.
Her worry: “How can I continue what I’ve started for the long haul despite my hectic schedule?” Read More
Vanessa Trost, 39
Marketing and public relations consultant
Height: 6′
Goal weight: 170 lbs.
Her worry: “How do I keep the weight from sneaking back on?” Read More
Tiffany Walling McGarity, 37
Photographer and producer
Height: 5′ 4″
Goal weight: 135 lbs.
Her worry: “How do I keep myself from blowing off the gym now that I don’t have a trainer to report to?” Read More
Here are three practical ways to bust that plateau! Read More
You’re four months into your Feel Great Weight Plan, and diet fatigue may be setting in. Maybe you’re losing the resolve you had or wondering why the needle isn’t moving as quickly as it was when you started. No worries: Hitting a plateau is totally normal—and not a sign of impending failure. With a little guidance (and maybe a nudge or two) from our experts, you’ll be able to stay the course and continue to peel off pounds. Read More
Susan Chapman, 39
Global head of operations, Citi Realty Services
Height: 5′ 9″
Goal weight: 199 lbs.
Her dilemma: “First, I wasn’t losing as fast as I thought I should have been. Now, the scale seems stuck. I’m following the program—help!”
Slump-busting plan: Keep a food journal, Judith S. Beck, PhD, suggests. You may be getting hidden calories that you’re not counting. If that’s not a problem, try cutting your daily caloric intake by 100 to 200 calories. And when you start losing again, congratulate yourself! Research shows that dieters who lose too quickly tend to regain. Read More
Tiffany Walling McGarity, 36
Photographer and producer
Height: 5′ 4″
Goal weight: 135 lbs.
Her dilemma: “I feel like I should be able to eat or drink anything I want because I’m so diligent with my exercise. Any suggestions?”
Slump-busting plan: Focus on nonedible rewards, Sharon Richter, RD, advises. Instead of using pizza or wine as a “prize” for a workout, treat yourself to a massage to soothe those hardworking muscles. Or, trick your taste buds—eat spaghetti squash instead of pasta, or a homemade whole-wheat quesadilla with low-fat cheese and grilled shrimp instead of pizza. Read More
Vanessa Trost, 38
Marketing and public relations consultant
Height: 6′
Goal weight: 170 lbs.
Her dilemma: “I like working out with my trainer, but can’t find the drive to do the cardio myself; it feels like an infringement on my downtime. What can I do?”
Slump-busting plan: For you, going it alone feels like a chore and time away from fun, so don’t force it, fitness guru Geralyn Coopersmith advises. Make each cardio workout a lively session with a close pal, someone who won’t stand for cancellations. And have her set a “punishment” for you if you slack. The thought of being forced to sing “Feelings” at a karaoke bar (or do something equally embarrassing) can be just the nudge you need if you still feel unmotivated. Read More
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