Healthy Weight Loss

[Zimmeh]

Sylvie is kicking ass and taking names..

Zimmeh


WOW!!! :happyjump::cheerleader::clap: What fantastic strength and tenacity you are showing. Keep it up!!

[PinkieLee]

finally, i am back on track..63 lbs lost now!!!

It's been a slow losing process & so much more to go, but still wow'ing at 63 lbs lost, because through life i have always worked at losing weight - & finally at 38 years old, i am working so hard on myself each day, and the results are just happening .. i'm beyond thrilled and now setting a goal of another 10 lbs to lose ..

i haven't tried the slow cooker Salsa Chicken recipe yet, i worked three 12 hour shifts in a row and then today i am split shift but had a funeral to go to in between shifts.. but the next 2 days i am only 3 hour shifts, (yay) and then off on Friday, so i'll definitely be working on that.. Also going to make my own fresh salsa too to cut back on sodium in the recipe.. YUM!

foxy & everyone - so proud of you all ..
Reading through the posts, it just makes me smile the support & love from each other to one another - & i get sooo soooo much more motivated each time i come in here, because of you all.. whether it's for weight loss or for feeling fabulous, or the two combined (like myself) - we all friggin' rock, eh!

((((group hugggs))))
♥ ♥ ♥

(((((((((sylvie))))))))))))) honey, you go sista! 63 pounds.... unbelievable! We are all so very proud of all your hard work, not only physically but mentally, too! You are taking care of your heart, mind, body & soul... this journey doesn't get much better than that!

You keep up the amazing work my friend.

THANK YOU, each & every one of you, for keeping us all encouraged & motivated with love, encouragement & support!

[Cowboi]

finally, i am back on track..63 lbs lost now!!!

It's been a slow losing process & so much more to go, but still wow'ing at 63 lbs lost, because through life i have always worked at losing weight - & finally at 38 years old, i am working so hard on myself each day, and the results are just happening .. i'm beyond thrilled and now setting a goal of another 10 lbs to lose ..

i haven't tried the slow cooker Salsa Chicken recipe yet, i worked three 12 hour shifts in a row and then today i am split shift but had a funeral to go to in between shifts.. but the next 2 days i am only 3 hour shifts, (yay) and then off on Friday, so i'll definitely be working on that.. Also going to make my own fresh salsa too to cut back on sodium in the recipe.. YUM!

foxy & everyone - so proud of you all ..
Reading through the posts, it just makes me smile the support & love from each other to one another - & i get sooo soooo much more motivated each time i come in here, because of you all.. whether it's for weight loss or for feeling fabulous, or the two combined (like myself) - we all friggin' rock, eh!

((((group hugggs))))
♥ ♥ ♥


Thats fantastic!!!!

[Thinker]

*waves enthusiastically*

Greetings!! :)

I'm behavin'.

I'm doing a pushups program like the 100 pushups.......only it's 50. I have no real desire to be able to do 100 consecutive pushups, but I think being able to do 50 would be cool......and good.

I'm allowing myself stuff I like......within reason.....and making mostly good choices for my regular meals.

I fell off the jogging wagon once the air got colder. I'm not sure what I'll do about that. I feel pretty bad about it.....like a slacker.....but it is what it is.

I decided to weigh once a month, so that'll be closer to the end of November. We'll see then if I'm progressing toward my goal weight.

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone ♥

Damn i love this thread, on my good days & my not so good days, this thread always is exactly what i need, for an extra push, great advice or warm supportive hugs.. thank you!!

& thank you all for the hugs and comments & reps on the 63 lbs lost, i'm still so tickled pink over this, heh...

Breakfast this morning -
Omelet (1 egg + 1 egg white) , with some peppers, onions, mushrooms, yum.
small dish of fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries & raspberries) (about 1/2 cup)
4 oz skim milk
1/2 cup cornflakes

i'm on my way out to meet my father and go walking, (& run errands same time).. so packing myself a snack, 2 clementines & a banana... not sure which i want so bringing em all lol.


Some small achievements i've been noticing..
- my clothes are getting baggy, of course, but i'm fitting in things i haven't fit in for years!
- my facial features, my face has slimmed down alot..
- i've gone down another bra size *yay*
- i can climb stairs without holding a rail and hauling myself up, i can literally just jog up the stairs now for a good work out..this is huge for me..and to run up stairs non stop even.
- Yesterday, i dressed up & actually looked in a mirror and felt "pretty" ..
- i can cross my legs, comfortably (sounds silly, but i couldnt)
- my breathing, when i am walking or exercising has changed dramatically
- my extreme thirst has totally gone away (i could never quench it before)
- i was taken off my blood pressure medication over a month ago now
- energy, energy, energy, i can't get over all of my energy..
- i worked three days in a row (12 hour shifts) and not once did i come home with sore feet or sore legs... i recognize alot of my aches & pains were weight related
- i'm a bundle of smiles everyday - my attitude is so much more positive, and i'm loving that change in me so much.
- my confidence, has grown so much.. i don't tolerate the kinds of people who used to bring me down..nor the bullying - i was bullied a lot.
- my desire to work hard at this journey, changes daily...the more i work at it, the stronger & more determined i get..
- i feel like i have a figure now, my daughter & her friends remark on that a lot..(i'm blushing, heh)
- i am much more aware of my environment when i have a plate of food in front of me, relaxing & enjoying my food a bite at a time are a must..and i can do it now.. food was such a part of my stress, with my eating disorder.
- i am accepting help, with my addiction & ED and accepting i can't do it alone.
- i am petit mal epileptic, and my symptoms are SO controllable now.. i don't take seizures, but i do get extreme dizzy spells , go in deep stares, etc.. i took myself off of medication and i can control my spells with a healthy diet, proper rest, exercise etc.. And it feels tremendous to NOT feel so sluggish and under the weather every single day.. in fact, i cant remember the last time i had a spell, because it's so rare now..(and mostly just if i'm really stressed, now).



Anyway, they are just a few of the things i am noticing , not even about the weight loss but more the healthy journey in itself.. i feel fabulous!

What kinds of changes do you all notice with your body & within as well?

[sylvie]

I'm doing a pushups program like the 100 pushups.......only it's 50. I have no real desire to be able to do 100 consecutive pushups, but I think being able to do 50 would be cool......and good.



i just recently started the 100 pushups challenge, but also took on the situps challenge and the squats challenge..and realized as i was nearing day three that everything increases as i go along - and what alot of time i had to commit to this, which isn't always easy to do because of my work days..

Thinking i'll do just one challenge at a time instead, so i get proper results and not get overwhelmed...Because once i got working my long shifts over the last few days, the thought of these challenges became really overwhelming to me last night..

What is the program for 50 pushups Thinker, is it a site online or something you are doing elsewhere?

[Zimmeh]

Sylive,

I have to say that you are inspiration to me! I remember when I lost my original 60lbs and how wonderful it felt..To be able to walk into a room full of people that I didn't know and know they were looking at me for who I am, and not looking at me because of my weight. Knowing that with every pound that I lost, I felt better and how I to can now run up two flights of stairs and not be out of breath. I also have been noticing that my size 12 misses Kenneth Cole pants are not fitting anymore, which means that I am now a size 10..Woohoo..I just need to go shopping! I have never in my life been a size 10 anything and I am enjoying this!

You truly are, kicking ass and taking names! Don't let anyone stop you from completing your journey..

Hugs,

Zimmeh


Good Morning everyone ♥

Damn i love this thread, on my good days & my not so good days, this thread always is exactly what i need, for an extra push, great advice or warm supportive hugs.. thank you!!

& thank you all for the hugs and comments & reps on the 63 lbs lost, i'm still so tickled pink over this, heh...

Breakfast this morning -
Omelet (1 egg + 1 egg white) , with some peppers, onions, mushrooms, yum.
small dish of fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries & raspberries) (about 1/2 cup)
4 oz skim milk
1/2 cup cornflakes

i'm on my way out to meet my father and go walking, (& run errands same time).. so packing myself a snack, 2 clementines & a banana... not sure which i want so bringing em all lol.


Some small achievements i've been noticing..
- my clothes are getting baggy, of course, but i'm fitting in things i haven't fit in for years!
- my facial features, my face has slimmed down alot..
- i've gone down another bra size *yay*
- i can climb stairs without holding a rail and hauling myself up, i can literally just jog up the stairs now for a good work out..this is huge for me..and to run up stairs non stop even.
- Yesterday, i dressed up & actually looked in a mirror and felt "pretty" ..
- i can cross my legs, comfortably (sounds silly, but i couldnt)
- my breathing, when i am walking or exercising has changed dramatically
- my extreme thirst has totally gone away (i could never quench it before)
- i was taken off my blood pressure medication over a month ago now
- energy, energy, energy, i can't get over all of my energy..
- i worked three days in a row (12 hour shifts) and not once did i come home with sore feet or sore legs... i recognize alot of my aches & pains were weight related
- i'm a bundle of smiles everyday - my attitude is so much more positive, and i'm loving that change in me so much.
- my confidence, has grown so much.. i don't tolerate the kinds of people who used to bring me down..nor the bullying - i was bullied a lot.
- my desire to work hard at this journey, changes daily...the more i work at it, the stronger & more determined i get..
- i feel like i have a figure now, my daughter & her friends remark on that a lot..(i'm blushing, heh)
- i am much more aware of my environment when i have a plate of food in front of me, relaxing & enjoying my food a bite at a time are a must..and i can do it now.. food was such a part of my stress, with my eating disorder.
- i am accepting help, with my addiction & ED and accepting i can't do it alone.
- i am petit mal epileptic, and my symptoms are SO controllable now.. i don't take seizures, but i do get extreme dizzy spells , go in deep stares, etc.. i took myself off of medication and i can control my spells with a healthy diet, proper rest, exercise etc.. And it feels tremendous to NOT feel so sluggish and under the weather every single day.. in fact, i cant remember the last time i had a spell, because it's so rare now..(and mostly just if i'm really stressed, now).



Anyway, they are just a few of the things i am noticing , not even about the weight loss but more the healthy journey in itself.. i feel fabulous!

What kinds of changes do you all notice with your body & within as well?

[Zimmeh]

This morning I had one plain waffle and some tea with creamer.

Lunch will be half of a grilled pepper jack cheese sandwich and dinner will be a peanut butter sandwich.

Have a great day!

Zimmeh

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

It's great to see everyone still truckin' along on this journey and having such amazing success! Keep up the great work y'all!

I've been doing pretty good. During the week, I've been tracking my food & staying within my points range. The weekends I don't do as well, but because I'm a creature of habit & eat a lot of the same foods, I do my best to limit myself to what I know I can & can't eat.

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita

[Kelt]

Some small achievements i've been noticing..
- my clothes are getting baggy, of course, but i'm fitting in things i haven't fit in for years!
- my facial features, my face has slimmed down alot..
- i've gone down another bra size *yay*
- i can climb stairs without holding a rail and hauling myself up, i can literally just jog up the stairs now for a good work out..this is huge for me..and to run up stairs non stop even.
- Yesterday, i dressed up & actually looked in a mirror and felt "pretty" ..
- i can cross my legs, comfortably (sounds silly, but i couldnt)
- my breathing, when i am walking or exercising has changed dramatically
- my extreme thirst has totally gone away (i could never quench it before)
- i was taken off my blood pressure medication over a month ago now
- energy, energy, energy, i can't get over all of my energy..
- i worked three days in a row (12 hour shifts) and not once did i come home with sore feet or sore legs... i recognize alot of my aches & pains were weight related
- i'm a bundle of smiles everyday - my attitude is so much more positive, and i'm loving that change in me so much.
- my confidence, has grown so much.. i don't tolerate the kinds of people who used to bring me down..nor the bullying - i was bullied a lot.
- my desire to work hard at this journey, changes daily...the more i work at it, the stronger & more determined i get..
- i feel like i have a figure now, my daughter & her friends remark on that a lot..(i'm blushing, heh)
- i am much more aware of my environment when i have a plate of food in front of me, relaxing & enjoying my food a bite at a time are a must..and i can do it now.. food was such a part of my stress, with my eating disorder.
- i am accepting help, with my addiction & ED and accepting i can't do it alone.
- i am petit mal epileptic, and my symptoms are SO controllable now.. i don't take seizures, but i do get extreme dizzy spells , go in deep stares, etc.. i took myself off of medication and i can control my spells with a healthy diet, proper rest, exercise etc.. And it feels tremendous to NOT feel so sluggish and under the weather every single day.. in fact, i cant remember the last time i had a spell, because it's so rare now..(and mostly just if i'm really stressed, now).


This is incredible! Don't call these small achievements, they are huge milestones!

Grab the credit and run with it. :cheesy: You deserve it.

[Zimmeh]

If I am out running errands before work and have to pick up fast food. I normally find a Chik-Fil-A and pick up their grilled chicken sandwich with a medium unsweet tea. Now, if I am out having lunch with friends, we normally go to Panera Bread or Olive Garden. I try to stay away from McDonalds and Burger King..That shit is hazardous to your health, literally. The apple and pecan salad from Wendy's is delicious and if I really want to treat myself, I pick up a small frosty and make that my treat for the day..

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

It's great to see everyone still truckin' along on this journey and having such amazing success! Keep up the great work y'all!

I've been doing pretty good. During the week, I've been tracking my food & staying within my points range. The weekends I don't do as well, but because I'm a creature of habit & eat a lot of the same foods, I do my best to limit myself to what I know I can & can't eat.

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita

[*Anya*]

I have totally stuck to around 1300 cals the last couple of days, walked 2x yesterday, did stairs and my 60 sit-ups.

Feels great to be back on track and to have that control flowing through my mind.

Lost 1/2 pound. Goal is @ least 8 lbs. by New Years. Since I lose weight at a glacial pace, it will be a challenge:)

Hugs healthies!

[foxyshaman]

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita



I don't have to wish you luck PinkieLee you are already on your way.

I am *fortunate* not to be able to eat bread (yeast and flour combinations) and I don't eat meat or dairy so I can't eat alot of the fast food others do and can. I can, very occasionally, eat small pita's which I will have with tuna. Sometimes I splurge like big time and order Pad Thai...oh and get this...sometimes I go all crazy and order extra tofu.:freak: Oh yeah I know how to rock it :nerd:

Breaking my habit and addiction to high carb fat food was the hardest for me. I am finding that my body no longer tolerates it. So, if I find myself *indulging* I can eat very little before my body responds quickly and without kindness. I can forgo those foods, to avoid nausea. :eyebrow:

I love snap peas, like love them. They are my favorite snack, like ever. :cheerleader: Their fast, and are food, do they count? :giggle:

[Zimmeh]

Yes they do!

Zimmeh

I don't have to wish you luck PinkieLee you are already on your way.

I am *fortunate* not to be able to eat bread (yeast and flour combinations) and I don't eat meat or dairy so I can't eat alot of the fast food others do and can. I can, very occasionally, eat small pita's which I will have with tuna. Sometimes I splurge like big time and order Pad Thai...oh and get this...sometimes I go all crazy and order extra tofu.:freak: Oh yeah I know how to rock it :nerd:

Breaking my habit and addiction to high carb fat food was the hardest for me. I am finding that my body no longer tolerates it. So, if I find myself *indulging* I can eat very little before my body responds quickly and without kindness. I can forgo those foods, to avoid nausea. :eyebrow:

I love snap peas, like love them. They are my favorite snack, like ever. :cheerleader: Their fast, and are food, do they count? :giggle:

[tazz]

I have totally stuck to around 1300 cals the last couple of days, walked 2x yesterday, did stairs and my 60 sit-ups.

Feels great to be back on track and to have that control flowing through my mind.

Lost 1/2 pound. Goal is @ least 8 lbs. by New Years. Since I lose weight at a glacial pace, it will be a challenge:)

Hugs healthies!

***you are so on track *Anya*

by counting your caloric intake... doing your workouts... you will lose 1 lbs a week.
try walking 4x's a week ~ very fast for 1 hour. if you dont have that kinda time... try running for 1/2 hour.

also, try limiting your intake of dairy (but keep the eggs).

GO *Anya* goooooo! *fist pump* :)

[Sachita]

Ok for the past month 1/2 I cut out all artificial sweeteners. I was never a big soda person but I did have a coke zero a few times a week. I also use splenda in my morning coffee. I stopped drinking soda and replaced the splenda with raw organic agave (which I love now).

My food cravings have drastically dropped. I use to pace the floor wanting sugar so bad. Now I don't. Its amazing.

[Zimmeh]

I have noticed that since I stopped drinking coffee, I no longer feel like I am *wired for sound* and I can concentrate better.

Congrats!!!

Zimmeh

Ok for the past month 1/2 I cut out all artificial sweeteners. I was never a big soda person but I did have a coke zero a few times a week. I also use splenda in my morning coffee. I stopped drinking soda and replaced the splenda with raw organic agave (which I love now).

My food cravings have drastically dropped. I use to pace the floor wanting sugar so bad. Now I don't. Its amazing.

[sylvie]

Sylive,

I have to say that you are inspiration to me! I remember when I lost my original 60lbs and how wonderful it felt..To be able to walk into a room full of people that I didn't know and know they were looking at me for who I am, and not looking at me because of my weight. Knowing that with every pound that I lost, I felt better and how I to can now run up two flights of stairs and not be out of breath. I also have been noticing that my size 12 misses Kenneth Cole pants are not fitting anymore, which means that I am now a size 10..Woohoo..I just need to go shopping! I have never in my life been a size 10 anything and I am enjoying this!

You truly are, kicking ass and taking names! Don't let anyone stop you from completing your journey..

Hugs,

Zimmeh

awhhh, Zimmeh *gets all teary-eyed*
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS, a size 10 is frigging fantastic! So proud of you.. & definitely enjoy it, you should because you soo deserve that.. This takes so much discipline and dedication - it's a lot of work, so GO YOU! *hugs* & to think i am inspirational to someone is so smileworthy, from the inside out.. Because each of you are so inspirational to ME!

i can relate to how people would look at me ... (though maybe they weren't and maybe a lot of it was in my own head) but, for many, many years i became a prisoner of my own home even.. Didn't work, stopped going out with friends or seeing family, didn't even so much as go to Parent-Teacher meetings even.. i feared people seeing me.. So, after losing the 63 lbs, i have certainly come out of my little shell, that's for sure..

i not only make plans with friends & family, but i go places and flew to Oregon and find myself doing things which i once found so uncomfortable before, it's almost like... i'm taking my life back, finally! That feels great =)

i also had people bully and make fun of me, often.. Which of course was very hurtful, still can be.. i still get bullied, only difference is, i don't tolerate it anymore and i deal with things much differently...

This journey we're all taking is so life changing, it takes my breath away often just thinking about it.. i get all tickled pink with new things i'm noticing - i love that we have this thread to share...thank you for sharing your changes too!

[Zimmeh]

You are welcome, hon...A lot of things that I have noticed are:

I have so much more self confidence in myself now than I did back in January of 2007 when I started my journey..I have posted a few pics of myself in the Pin Ups thread and the Show Us Who You Are thread..Something that I would never have done before now.

I am now working on my next journey. On Monday, I will be sitting in a dentist's chair getting some teeth pulled to get ready for braces in January..Once this is done, I will finally be to accept myself in my own head...

Yes it is hard work, but the results are so damn well worth it..I would never allow myself to fall back into that life again..I am a happier person now and I am enjoying it.

I bought a bikini last year, so I could take my nieces and nephew swimming. I haven't worn a bathing suit in general in over ten years before that. I still have that bikini and yes a size 10 is awesome...

I have also noticed, that my body isn't as bloated anymore and I love being told how gorgeous I am..Something my brain would never allow me to except before this journey..My shyness has been kicked to the curb and it felt wonderful to go attend the Reunion...I got to finally enjoy being myself! I say, we put the rock in Little Rock next year!

Hugs and keep it up girlie!!

Zimmeh

awhhh, Zimmeh *gets all teary-eyed*
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS, a size 10 is frigging fantastic! So proud of you.. & definitely enjoy it, you should because you soo deserve that.. This takes so much discipline and dedication - it's a lot of work, so GO YOU! *hugs* & to think i am inspirational to someone is so smileworthy, from the inside out.. Because each of you are so inspirational to ME!

i can relate to how people would look at me ... (though maybe they weren't and maybe a lot of it was in my own head) but, for many, many years i became a prisoner of my own home even.. Didn't work, stopped going out with friends or seeing family, didn't even so much as go to Parent-Teacher meetings even.. i feared people seeing me.. So, after losing the 63 lbs, i have certainly come out of my little shell, that's for sure..

i not only make plans with friends & family, but i go places and flew to Oregon and find myself doing things which i once found so uncomfortable before, it's almost like... i'm taking my life back, finally! That feels great =)

i also had people bully and make fun of me, often.. Which of course was very hurtful, still can be.. i still get bullied, only difference is, i don't tolerate it anymore and i deal with things much differently...

This journey we're all taking is so life changing, it takes my breath away often just thinking about it.. i get all tickled pink with new things i'm noticing - i love that we have this thread to share...thank you for sharing your changes too!

[sylvie]

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?




Tonyaaaa, congratulations on the loss!! Must feel fantastic to be back where you were before vacation..So exciting, because i can read even in your posts that your commitment is there, we all fall, it's that we get back up that counts, and you are soo on it.. ((((Tonya))))

As for fast food, i'm not much help with that, i'm sorry..
i'm soooo not an eater-outter... When i am going out someplace, i'll always pack snacks and such with me until i can get home and eat, or i'll pack a lunch for me.. But, if absolutely necessary i pick something up somewhere, i do like Subway and of course anyplace that has healthy food choices, salad is usually what i'll get..Smells in a restaurant are a danger zone for me, especially lately..Although i'm not a fast food eater, i think it's the "because i cant have it, i want it" phase - even greasy fast food joints the smell is so inviting i want to gnaw my own arms off.. lol

[sylvie]

This is incredible! Don't call these small achievements, they are huge milestones!

Grab the credit and run with it. :cheesy: You deserve it.

Kelt, thank you.. i know you are right, and i certainly don't give myself enough credit, i am bad for that.. They really are huge milestones, and i could have kept listing more.. It amazes me..

Thanks (((((Kelt)))))

[Zimmeh]

Congrats!!

Let's show the Reunion, that we can do this...

Hugs and have a great day,

Zimmeh

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

It's great to see everyone still truckin' along on this journey and having such amazing success! Keep up the great work y'all!

I've been doing pretty good. During the week, I've been tracking my food & staying within my points range. The weekends I don't do as well, but because I'm a creature of habit & eat a lot of the same foods, I do my best to limit myself to what I know I can & can't eat.

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita

[PinkieLee]

You are welcome, hon...A lot of things that I have noticed are:

I have so much more self confidence in myself now than I did back in January of 2007 when I started my journey..I have posted a few pics of myself in the Pin Ups thread and the Show Us Who You Are thread..Something that I would never have done before now.

I am now working on my next journey. On Monday, I will be sitting in a dentist's chair getting some teeth pulled to get ready for braces in January..Once this is done, I will finally be to accept myself in my own head...

Yes it is hard work, but the results are so damn well worth it..I would never allow myself to fall back into that life again..I am a happier person now and I am enjoying it.

I bought a bikini last year, so I could take my nieces and nephew swimming. I haven't worn a bathing suit in general in over ten years before that. I still have that bikini and yes a size 10 is awesome...

I have also noticed, that my body isn't as bloated anymore and I love being told how gorgeous I am..Something my brain would never allow me to except before this journey..My shyness has been kicked to the curb and it felt wonderful to go attend the Reunion...I got to finally enjoy being myself! I say, we put the rock in Little Rock next year!

Hugs and keep it up girlie!!

Zimmeh


This journey is not just for physical health, but for mental/spiritual well being! It's amazing how making so many positive changes can create a domino effect... and seems like everything else starts looking up as well! Zimmeh, we are all so proud of you that you continue this journey. Yes, you are beautiful, inside & out! Not to mention a pure delight to be around. Bright light sister, bright light!

[Zimmeh]

Thank you and you are a great person to be around! Shall I bring the bedazzling items next year? I try everyday to make everyone around me smile and giggle..Which I can normally do...I have learned that allowing people to belittle me, to make themselves happy, isn't something I want and I am not allowing..

Hugs my femme sister...

Zimmeh

This journey is not just for physical health, but for mental/spiritual well being! It's amazing how making so many positive changes can create a domino effect... and seems like everything else starts looking up as well! Zimmeh, we are all so proud of you that you continue this journey. Yes, you are beautiful, inside & out! Not to mention a pure delight to be around. Bright light sister, bright light!

[PinkieLee]

Most of my adult life I have been a big girl. Let me tell you... I embraced it with every ounce of my being. I owned it, and my confidence was always strong. I even dated a woman that used to comment all the time about how sexy my confidence was... that if I didn't have it, we probably wouldn't have dated. I didn't know if I should take that as a compliment or a dig that she normally wouldn't date a big girl.

I've been every size from a size 13 - 28. Then, this past year, I started noticing every single little ache, muscle fatigue, out of breath walk... when that started steam rolling, my self confidence started going down right along with it.

See, I'm one of those women that has lived by the motto "fake it till you make it". In front of people, I put on a very brave face and can portray confidence that would knock your socks off. When it's just me, alone in my thoughts, I'm my own worst enemy.

So, this journey of making healthier decisions is starting to help me get back to the Tonya I once was. Let me rephrase this... I want to be a better Tonya. One that loves herself enough to put herself & her health first before anyone else.

THANK YOU all for keeping me coming back here... for encouraging me when I fall, but not allowing me to stay down for long. I appreciate you and your journeys more than y'all will ever know!

[PinkieLee]

and the ball has started rolling again! Weigh in today, 2 more pounds gone forever! Yep, a fabulous way to start the day with gentle reminder that YES, the tracking food does work for me.... and that I should really stick to the program.

Y'all have a great day!

[*Anya*]

Congrats PinkyLee! All of you are inspiring and motivating.

Had another good day but no weight loss. It is what it is.

I am continuing to weigh daily. For me, it is the only way to have reality hit me and keep me out of denial-even if the the pounds remain the same.

Have a healthy day all!
:bunchflowers:

[PinkieLee]

(((Anya))))

My friend, a no loss is better than a gain anyday :) You keep up the great work and I bet you'll see a loss next week!

One nice thing about this thread, is that many of us are on different plans, but we all have one goal in mind ~ to become healthier! It's great to see different options that people are using on their journeys, because you never know when your current one might not be working for you anymore, and you need to switch things up.

[PinkieLee]

So, y'all the dreaded Thanksgiving dinner is fast approaching next week! I've started making my list and modifying receipes to be healthier. What I've got going so far...

a spiral ham (yeah, no way around that one)
mashed red potatoes (with skim milk, very little butter and NO salt)
baked squash (instead of sweet potato casserole, thanks Kelt :) )
steamed green beans and/or corn
wheat dinner rolls

I've been trying to decide if I'll make a salad, too... I just worry that it will go to waste because I'll be the only one that eats it. I MAY just get a bag salad, and cut up fresh cucumber & tomatoes.... my parents will at least eat those.

as for desserts:
pumpkin pie (with the fat free cool whip)
chocolate pie (made with skim milk, reduced fat graham cracker crust & fat free cool whip.. shhhhhhhh my brother will never know the difference)

[Zimmeh]

Your dinner sounds yummy and I will be still eating yogurt and soft foods until my mouth heals.

No way can you forgo the sprial ham and green beans..

Congrats on your weight loss!!!!

Zimmeh

So, y'all the dreaded Thanksgiving dinner is fast approaching next week! I've started making my list and modifying receipes to be healthier. What I've got going so far...

a spiral ham (yeah, no way around that one)
mashed red potatoes (with skim milk, very little butter and NO salt)
baked squash (instead of sweet potato casserole, thanks Kelt :) )
steamed green beans and/or corn
wheat dinner rolls

I've been trying to decide if I'll make a salad, too... I just worry that it will go to waste because I'll be the only one that eats it. I MAY just get a bag salad, and cut up fresh cucumber & tomatoes.... my parents will at least eat those.

as for desserts:
pumpkin pie (with the fat free cool whip)
chocolate pie (made with skim milk, reduced fat graham cracker crust & fat free cool whip.. shhhhhhhh my brother will never know the difference)

[Rockinonahigh]

Zimmy..I feel for ya with haveing teeth pulled,years ago I had corrective surgery done after naveing my nose broke a fue times and my jaw bone haveing some spurs at the joint from haveing my head/face banged around rideing bronks/bulls in all girl rodeos...5 surgerys in 4 weeks...was not cool.It took me a while to figure out what I could eat and not eat..u must have the disposition of a saint cause I was a p.o'd bear for a while.

[*Anya*]

I am dancing right now! I have lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah!

Not only that but got into the next decade!

I believe that I shared that I look at each 10 pounds as a decade, rather than the overwhelming amount that I had started with. Much easier mentally to do it that for me.

To tell myself: You can lose 10 pounds! When I accomplish that, I move onto the next 10.

Exercise is key too. I had stopped walking for several months but am back to that again.

When my dogs died I just stopped caring and it was shocking how fast the pounds came back on. I gained back 10 of my 50, in less than 6-months!

I am actually losing the same pounds I already lost damn-it!

Oh well, did it before, will do it again!

Hang in there everyone:)

[ruffryder]

Good morning everybody.
That sounds like a great meal Pinkie!
Good job everybody on your journeys to healthiness. Some great progress and inspiration.
Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend! :thumbsup:

[PinkieLee]

I am dancing right now! I have lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah!

Not only that but got into the next decade!

I believe that I shared that I look at each 10 pounds as a decade, rather than the overwhelming amount that I had started with. Much easier mentally to do it that for me.

To tell myself: You can lose 10 pounds! When I accomplish that, I move onto the next 10.

Exercise is key too. I had stopped walking for several months but am back to that again.

When my dogs died I just stopped caring and it was shocking how fast the pounds came back on. I gained back 10 of my 50, in less than 6-months!

I am actually losing the same pounds I already lost damn-it!

Oh well, did it before, will do it again!

Hang in there everyone:)

Wooooooohooo Anya, that is awesome! I love your idea of using 10 pounds as a decade :) Hey, anything that keeps us motivated... I say do it!

It is so much easier to focus on weight loss in small increments... and 10 pounds at a time is the way to do it! It keeps us from being so overwhelmed thinking "oh crap, I've gotta lose 100 pounds". Yeah, that would certainly sabatoge even the strongest of wills!

We are all proud of you Anya and look forward to seeing more success on your journey!

[JustJo]

My official weigh-in isn't until tomorrow, but I had to jump on the scale this morning because, honestly, I was a little worried.

Last week I spent 4 days sitting in a hotel conference room, eating the breakfast and lunch supplied by the seminar...and trying to eat a healthy dinner.

This week I was 3-1/2 days in AZ at our corporate office, where everyone wants to take me out to lunch and dinner.

And in between I was on planes, in airports, stuck in hotel rooms....and really didn't have access to the healthier stuff I've been living on.

I was nervous....and wildly relieved to see that this morning I weighed exactly the same as I did when I left 2 weeks ago. No loss, but no gain either.

I feel like I dodged a bullet! :)

[Zimmeh]

Congrats Jo Jo!!!

Zimmeh

My official weigh-in isn't until tomorrow, but I had to jump on the scale this morning because, honestly, I was a little worried.

Last week I spent 4 days sitting in a hotel conference room, eating the breakfast and lunch supplied by the seminar...and trying to eat a healthy dinner.

This week I was 3-1/2 days in AZ at our corporate office, where everyone wants to take me out to lunch and dinner.

And in between I was on planes, in airports, stuck in hotel rooms....and really didn't have access to the healthier stuff I've been living on.

I was nervous....and wildly relieved to see that this morning I weighed exactly the same as I did when I left 2 weeks ago. No loss, but no gain either.

I feel like I dodged a bullet! :)

[Zimmeh]

Thank you Rockin,

I am looking forward to Monday and my friends are keeping me grounded...This is my first step to getting braces in january!

Have a good night,

Zimmeh

Zimmy..I feel for ya with haveing teeth pulled,years ago I had corrective surgery done after naveing my nose broke a fue times and my jaw bone haveing some spurs at the joint from haveing my head/face banged around rideing bronks/bulls in all girl rodeos...5 surgerys in 4 weeks...was not cool.It took me a while to figure out what I could eat and not eat..u must have the disposition of a saint cause I was a p.o'd bear for a while.

[foxyshaman]

So I did pretty good this week. I am one week ahead of the goal I set for November 18. My next goal deadline is Jan 6 for the next 10 pounds. I am actually not too worried about Christmas. Mostly cause I am seriously allergic to chocolate... and lets face it Christmas = chocolate. So voila, instant problem solver. My kids are the beneficiary of the chocolate I get as gifts. Lucky them eh!!

I skipped one Zumba class this week. I took Monday off as a mental health day. Good thing I did because we had our first blizzard of the season Monday. Apparently a 15 minute drive turned into a 2 hour nightmare. However, our next "winter storm warning" was yesterday. It snowed from 7 am straight through to 8:30 pm. I am so glad I can walk to my gym and the classes start right after work. I miss most of the crazy traffic by the time my class ends. Yesterday was Zumba. I love Zumba. Anything that can make me sweat like that AND smile, is ace is my books.

I finally measured. The only measurement that did not change was my chest. :clap: I love my girls and I am in no hurry to see them go. :winky: I don't remember having thighs like this since I was like way younger. All of my jeans fit different, well most of them don't fit anymore. :happyjump:. I can now pull my favorite ones (well new favorite with the weight loss) off without unzipping them. I was all like...holy moly... or some words like that. I use cleaner language online so readers don't think I am just one major potty mouth. But I have to admit I can be.

Jo congrats on no gain. Sounds like you were relieved. I am so delighted when I come to this forum and see new posts in this thread. I am always excited to see what wonderful accomplishments we have. And how we encourage each other. I am always touched. (And not always in a helmet way either, although....)

So, that is my update. I am going back to work now. I am off to yoga after. And then....ooooohhhh la la I am going to a CD release party for Kate Reid. If you have never heard of her, go to youtube. She is a great songwriter and a pretty darn good singer & oh yeah eye candy for me. Good thing that is not fattening!! :giggle:

[Cowboi]

Ok...This week has NOT been a good one. Had 2 Thanksgiving dinners, 1 at each hospital. Next week has got to be better!!!! LoL
I did workout everyday this week. Took tonight off, cause my BFF came in. Hope y'all have a fantastic weekend!!!

[Kelt]

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me. :|

Guess that's off the menu for good.

[Rockinonahigh]

I weighed in today and im still at 248,no gain so im not buged out about it,ive been on some meds for my sinus prob so that may b some of the prob but takeing the meds I am.Im haveing a bit of probs with my back that is keeping me from doing as much as I want to,its like a bear biteing me just below my left kidney,wich runs down the back of my left thigh to the knee.Im iceing and takeing pain meds for it or useing the pain patches I have..bitch needs to go.Im up an dealing with all I have to do but am tired of the whole mess.

[Diavolo]

:fastdraq:Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me. :|

Guess that's off the menu for good.

Pizza has been off my menu for about 23 years now. I look at as calories I don't waste and money I don't spend. I can make something here that doesn't make me sick, costs a lot less money and has healthy things in it.

[starryeyes]

I needed to eat something after a job really late, and the ONLY thing open was Del Taco (blahhhh). I ordered a chicken burrito, and wow.... it is still sticking with me 2 days later! I feel so bloated and disgusting and it made me remember why I don't eat that garbage anymore. I also went out last night and had too many drinks and crab enchiladas (I only ate half). It did not help the cause. Back to lean meat, brown rice and veggies again to get this show on the road!!

Hugs!!
Starry

[JustJo]

It's amazing how our systems change once we stop eating the bad stuff...

The last two weeks were challenging since I've been in hotels and restaurants so much. I tried to stick with oatmeal, fruit and yogurt for breakfast...and passed on as much of the carbs as I could manage....tried to stick with protein and lots of veggies. It worked....I didn't gain anything at the very least.

The hardest was dinner out with my boss and counterpart...at an awesome Mexican restaurant. I passed on the chips and salsa and all the appetizers, and ordered a salad with black beans, corn, red cabbage, pumpkin seeds and other things I don't recall. It was yummy....but the cheese enchiladas and tamales were still calling my name.

I did weaken and have a margarita though. :)

[Cowboi]

Good Morning all!!! Legs and cardio done!!! Thought I was going to have to crawl out of the gym by my lips!
Have a fantastic sunday!!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

All of the running down the stairs in the parking garage and walking with Ruff and Jo Jo, has me down to a size 10 misses pants...Something that I have never been before...

I am cutting back on the coffee and having tea instead; which is helping with the bloating and hyperness that I get from drinking coffee.

Breakfast: Either one waffle or one slice of peanut butter toast and one cup of tea with one teaspoon of creamer

Lunch: Friday it was Chik-Fil-A
Saturday was vegatarian black bean soup. I snacked on the soup without the juice

Dinner: Thursday: Curry Chicken with rice - I ate more of the rice and veggies-
Friday: Tacos minus the tortilla and yellow rice - I ate enough until I was content
Saturday: Wonton soup - ate it sparingly until I was content again

Snacks:
Thursday: Banana with some cookies from the potluck
Friday: Turtles -1
Saturday: Lay's chips - personal bag- and chocolate milk

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

[Sachita]

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me. :|

Guess that's off the menu for good.

I love pizza but try and stay healthy and organic. When I'm in the mood I take a wholewheat pita, some organic fire roasted tomatoes (I cook them with oregano) put it on, add fresh basil and top with goat cheese or some other raw cheese. I toast in the toaster oven long enough to melt the cheese. Sometimes I used roasted veggies or grilled shrimp.

On another topic...

I like rice. I am not a huge brown rice fan. I love basmati rice and wild rices. I recently found a rice called "Forbidden Rice" which is a pure black rice. Its delicious! I bought 6 - 15 oz bags for 22.00 on Amazon. Its excellent with veggies, bake salmon, anything.

[Rockinonahigh]

I havent been to good on my food plan the last fue days,not off it much but I sitll need to get my ducks back in a row.I feel no guilt just need to get back on the program.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I just had my last solid breakfast of one and a half waffles with water. Not the best breakfast, but atleast it is something. My dentist appointment is at 10:45am this morning...:byebye::sunglass::seeingstars::eatinghe rsheybar:

Hope you all have a fantastic day and I will see you all this afternoon!

Zimmeh

[girl_dee]

Way to go everyone, I am so unmotivated but this thread helps!

Ok I'm back. I had fun spoiling myself after my stomach bug but I can feel my jeans getting tight again so I need to get moving. 10 pounds needs to come off, at least.

Had yogurt, banana and blueberries this morning.

I also found a cool app on my iphone called *My Fitness Pal* ... http://lifesajournal.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/the-best-apps-and-sites_myfitnesspal_jpg_e_a917b4a5971209646cc31f87d 166202a.jpeg

You can punch in what your desired weight is etc and it logs your calorie intake if you are counting them. Also a bajillion foods with caloric value. Also has a buddy system so if anyone wants to add me my name is deecajun.

It's also great for looking up stuff, what a shocker as I haven't counted calories in ages. I just can't do the low carb right now, even though it's the easiest for me.

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone :bouquet:

This morning was my weigh in, and i lost 2 more lbs, so 65 lbs gone forever!!!
It's been a very difficult week for me, and i was really scared to weigh in.
i've had some really challenging moments with binging, wanting to purge, etc..blah!
But i'm back in this and ready to rock a much BETTER week!
So, i'm quite excited for 2 lbs lost..

Yesterday, i began what is called the 28 day bootcamp workout challenge, which i found on SparkPeople.. Yesterday was a 10 minute cardio routine, which i completed.. Today, i start some toning along with 30 mins of cardio, and believe i will do that each day.. Not sure though, i need to go check in for day 2.. SparkPeople i started really participating last week, and the encouragement and support i am finding on that site is wonderful, i'm loving it so far..

i restarted the 100 pushup challenge yesterday.. Decided doing that, the squat challenge & the situp challenge was too much at once, i got overwhelmed and just quit.. So, doing one at a time along with my regular cardio, etc will be enough.. Once i complete that one, then i'll start another.

i started something new on the treadmill (when i use it), i still love walking outside wayyy more... i usually walk at the speed 2.5 right now, i do that for 5 mins and now i speed it up to 3.5 (so i'm jogging) for 1 minute, then back down to 2.5 again for another 5 minutes, then i up it again for a minute, etc etc.. i did that for about 25 minutes yesterday...

On Friday, i made my own homemade salsa (which was so pretty, colorful & delicious!) & then used my salsa to make the Salsa Chicken recipe i posted last week sometime... i would definitely make it again and again.. It made a lot so i'm going to freeze some today, otherwise i'll be eating it all week, lol.

Breakfast today:
1/2 cup cheerios
1/2 cup grapes
1/2 cup skim milk
1 yogurt, blueberry

Morning snack:
1 medium banana

Lunch:
Salsa chicken with an ancient grain wrap, YUM!
1/2 cup watermelon for dessert

[girl_dee]

Salsa chicken?? Sylvie could you share the recipe? I don't eat chicken much and other than baking it (extra crispy lol) or gumbo I really don't know how to cook it. I had taken some frozen chicken out to cook tonight and am lost. So you just add salsa after it's done? We all love the salsa and I have tons of it home made from the summer garden.

Thanks in advance!

[sylvie]

Hi Dee!
Of course i will - i'm a huge salsa fan as well, hehe..
i am a huge fan of chicken, though.. It's all i eat (and fish too).. i don't much eat other meats.. i found this recipe on SparkPeople.net..
i made my own Salsa like i said, and i made a few changes to the recipe..
i added lotsa fresh mushrooms, cuz i love them.. i lessened the taco seasoning, (cuz i watch my sodium like a hawk).. & there was so much flavor with my salsa etc anyway...And of course making my own salsa cut back on some sodium as well..
Also, i didnt add the water, because there was enough juice from the tomatoes in the salsa and the diced tomatoes..Depends on how much vegetables you use etc, i gather..
http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=461369&postcount=2220

[Diavolo]

Cajun_Dee Chicken is easy and fun. The big thing is to get the boneless skinless version. Tons of protein not much fat.

I make chicken parm by taking about 4 oz (which is not a complete breast BTW) dipping it in egg white and bread crumbs and a little parmesan. I heat up a cast iron fry pan with about a teaspoon of olive oil in it and drop it in there. I don't cook it over the stove, I put the whole mess in the oven at 350 for about 6 minutes per side. Crunchy exterior, minimal damage. Then I heat up some diced tomatoes add some basil and garlic and cook up some whole wheat spaghetti. The whole thing with a salad is about 400 calories for dinner.

Or I also throw it on the grill. About 6 minutes per side. I use that Cajunland lemon pepper seasoning on it.

Or cut it into about 1 inch cubes and saute it in a little olive oil with some salsa and put it in a tortilla. Throw some lettuce on that and a little more salsa and you've got tacos for about 350 calories.

[Sachita]

If you've been on the fence about soda read this article:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/21/soda-linked-to-health-problems.aspx?e_cid=20111121_DNL_art_1

This includes regular soda and diet. You really should read it and do additional research if that's what it takes.

[Sachita]

I buy this wild caught tuna from amazon called Sustainable Planet. It's delicious. One of the biggest challenges for me staying healthy is my love of spicy food and lots of flavors. I'm also super busy and often have to make meals ahead of time. I'm addicted to this snack/meal.

I use my mini food processor, chop pickled jalapenos, sometimes celery too. Then a can of tuna and a very small amount of mayo. You don't need much. I whip it up and serve on organic whole wheat pita or a whole grain cracker. I love putting it in a pita the stuffing the rest with fresh tomato and or arugula.

Then my next fast, filling snack is any kind of hummus. You can buy some or use the countless easy recipes online. I even eat this in the morning for breakfast, lots of hummus and a huge handful of arugula all smashed into whole wheat bread or pita. This also helps me get even more raw healthy greens throughout my day.


opps

so really I keep lots of pita in the freezer and take out what I need. Then I have tubs or tuna, hummus, goat cheese, tomato sauce, grilled veggies and sometimes chicken. I can whip something up pretty fast these days, all natural, organic and can still satisfy my cravings. I'm a huge foodie!

[Diavolo]

If you've been on the fence about soda read this article:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/21/soda-linked-to-health-problems.aspx?e_cid=20111121_DNL_art_1

This includes regular soda and diet. You really should read it and do additional research if that's what it takes.

I used to drink a lot of soda when I was younger, but I moved to water probably 20 years ago and rarely touch the stuff any more. I just refuse to be a pawn to the corporations that manufacture the stuff.

[Zimmeh]

I to used to drink soda up until almost five years ago. I don't miss that crap and I feel much better!

Zimmeh

I used to drink a lot of soda when I was younger, but I moved to water probably 20 years ago and rarely touch the stuff any more. I just refuse to be a pawn to the corporations that manufacture the stuff.

[PinkieLee]

Good Morning everyone :bouquet:

This morning was my weigh in, and i lost 2 more lbs, so 65 lbs gone forever!!!
It's been a very difficult week for me, and i was really scared to weigh in.
i've had some really challenging moments with binging, wanting to purge, etc..blah!
But i'm back in this and ready to rock a much BETTER week!
So, i'm quite excited for 2 lbs lost..

Yesterday, i began what is called the 28 day bootcamp workout challenge, which i found on SparkPeople.. Yesterday was a 10 minute cardio routine, which i completed.. Today, i start some toning along with 30 mins of cardio, and believe i will do that each day.. Not sure though, i need to go check in for day 2.. SparkPeople i started really participating last week, and the encouragement and support i am finding on that site is wonderful, i'm loving it so far..

i restarted the 100 pushup challenge yesterday.. Decided doing that, the squat challenge & the situp challenge was too much at once, i got overwhelmed and just quit.. So, doing one at a time along with my regular cardio, etc will be enough.. Once i complete that one, then i'll start another.

i started something new on the treadmill (when i use it), i still love walking outside wayyy more... i usually walk at the speed 2.5 right now, i do that for 5 mins and now i speed it up to 3.5 (so i'm jogging) for 1 minute, then back down to 2.5 again for another 5 minutes, then i up it again for a minute, etc etc.. i did that for about 25 minutes yesterday...

On Friday, i made my own homemade salsa (which was so pretty, colorful & delicious!) & then used my salsa to make the Salsa Chicken recipe i posted last week sometime... i would definitely make it again and again.. It made a lot so i'm going to freeze some today, otherwise i'll be eating it all week, lol.

Breakfast today:
1/2 cup cheerios
1/2 cup grapes
1/2 cup skim milk
1 yogurt, blueberry

Morning snack:
1 medium banana

Lunch:
Salsa chicken with an ancient grain wrap, YUM!
1/2 cup watermelon for dessert

Woooooooooohoooooooooooo sylvie! You go sista! You are making such amazing progress on your journey... and you continue to be such a great motivation to us all! 65 pounds, that's an icredible loss my friend!!!

Your salsa chicken sounds yummy! We eat A LOT of chicken in our house... and I often get bored with the same meals, so I will definitely try this out. THANK YOU!

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Monday all you healthy folks! It's such incredible motivation to come in here and see the continued success! Y'all keep up the amazing work!!!

I've been doing pretty good keeping my points under control. I'm trying to drink as much water as I can, and then alternating to iced tea with meals. I still do drink the occassional soda maybe twice a week.

My downfall has always been getting my body going. Seriously, as much as I work and/or play, I feel like there is never enough time in the day to devote to exercise. But, I know that I can and WILL make the time... even if it's 30 minutes a day to do a video or take a walk.

Meals planned for the day...

Breakfast:
Raisin bran cereal with 2% milk
a banana

Lunch:
leftover chicken & veggie stir fry over steamed rice

Dinner:
peanut butter & jelly sandwich on a deli thin
an apple

Snack:
yogurt
string cheese and/or 100 calorie pack of almonds

Y'all have a great day!!

[Gaige]

Could someone please stop by my house, close my laptop and drag me to the treadmill?

[girl_dee]

If you've been on the fence about soda read this article:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/21/soda-linked-to-health-problems.aspx?e_cid=20111121_DNL_art_1

This includes regular soda and diet. You really should read it and do additional research if that's what it takes.

Syr cut that out of my diet the moment I got here, However if I have been good and bat my eyes I can have a coke now and then. Just no diet anything or aspartame in general.

I NEED to drink more water, I just don't like it. I used to try to say that it was the main ingredient in coffee, but that didn't fly :|

[girl_dee]

Could someone please stop by my house, close my laptop and drag me to the treadmill?

Sure! We will all be there soon. We can bring treats! Like ummm I just peeled a pomegranate and will include some almonds..


Doesn't that sound like fun??!!?? :blink:

[girl_dee]

Hi Dee!
Of course i will - i'm a huge salsa fan as well, hehe..
i am a huge fan of chicken, though.. It's all i eat (and fish too).. i don't much eat other meats.. i found this recipe on SparkPeople.net..
i made my own Salsa like i said, and i made a few changes to the recipe..
i added lotsa fresh mushrooms, cuz i love them.. i lessened the taco seasoning, (cuz i watch my sodium like a hawk).. & there was so much flavor with my salsa etc anyway...And of course making my own salsa cut back on some sodium as well..
Also, i didnt add the water, because there was enough juice from the tomatoes in the salsa and the diced tomatoes..Depends on how much vegetables you use etc, i gather..
http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=461369&postcount=2220


Thank you Ma'am :)

Will make this for Monday dinner, I am Venisoned out and don't eat much other meat, but I know I need protein. So if I drown the chicken in yummy stuff I can choke it down. We are mushroom lovers here too so I always have em on hand, and never would have thought about them, sounds great!

I was SHOCKED at how much sodium is in those seasoning packets, I used to use one to make pasta salad until I read it. Now I just make my own, and its better :)


Also can veggies are chock full of sodium, frozen has literally no sodium.


We have lots of frozen veggies in the fridge so they will get tossed in too. I try to sneak them in when I can.

Thanks Diavolo I love cooking anything in cast iron, and with Cajun Spice, you can't go wrong .

:winky:

[Gaige]

Sure! We will all be there soon. We can bring treats! Like ummm I just peeled a pomegranate and will include some almonds..

Doesn't that sound like fun??!!?? :blink:

thanks Dee but i already dragged myself down there, walked my 30 and lifted. you all can still stop by with those treats tho'

[Rockinonahigh]

Holy moses I lost another pound,how I will never know cause ive been eating more food than useal,I will take it and b glad it went gone.The next fue days will be some what of a trial with holliday cooking,im still cooking the bird but changing some of the ways I fix the rest of the meal.For the veggie dish im steaming some bag veggies,we r going to have home made dressing w/giblet gravy but if u use the mix in the small bags from the grosery store there isnt any oil or fats in it plus the claories are low along with the carbs..5 carbs.Im makeing cranberry sause on my own with splenda wich will cut the sugars from it,I am bakeing an apple pie but again splenda insted of sugars in it..to add flavore in roasting some corse choped pecans to bring out the flavor in them then adding them to the pie..Im geting a store bought crust but im looking for one with the least carbs and calories.Im doing my best to make this meal as healthy as I can with out loseing the idea of a holliday meal.I figure up the carbs and calories from a normal t-day meal wich is in the thousands of carbs and calories fort he total meal not the individual serveings,I fugure I can cut that by 3/4 of what it was...anything that needs butter will have to do with molly mcbutter insted of the real thing.

[sylvie]

Thank you Ma'am :)

Will make this for Monday dinner, I am Venisoned out and don't eat much other meat, but I know I need protein. So if I drown the chicken in yummy stuff I can choke it down. We are mushroom lovers here too so I always have em on hand, and never would have thought about them, sounds great!

I was SHOCKED at how much sodium is in those seasoning packets, I used to use one to make pasta salad until I read it. Now I just make my own, and its better :)


Also can veggies are chock full of sodium, frozen has literally no sodium.


We have lots of frozen veggies in the fridge so they will get tossed in too. I try to sneak them in when I can.

Thanks Diavolo I love cooking anything in cast iron, and with Cajun Spice, you can't go wrong .

:winky:



You're very welcome Dee..
i hear you about the sodium, actually i am off all processed foods, except a few very select things.. Now when i eat something that has salt in it, can i ever taste it.. *zing*

i always add whatever veggies as i go, i tend to make recipes my own lol - in all honesty, i think i would like the salsa chicken minus the taco seasoning even.. and using spices of my own..

Anyway, happy cooking ! Hope you like :)

[sylvie]

Woooooooooohoooooooooooo sylvie! You go sista! You are making such amazing progress on your journey... and you continue to be such a great motivation to us all! 65 pounds, that's an icredible loss my friend!!!

Your salsa chicken sounds yummy! We eat A LOT of chicken in our house... and I often get bored with the same meals, so I will definitely try this out. THANK YOU!

Awhh thank you Tonya.. ♥
Each time i even lose a lb, i want to cry i get so excited..
And i know exactly what you mean, i continually get motivated by you all and your journeys, you all keep me going each day.. if i feel unmotivated, i take a few moments and get reading in here and think hell yeah, it's ON!

The salsa chicken was delicious, just had it for lunch today, again..i often get bored of the same meals too, so promised myself (starting last week) that i would find one new recipe to try each week...

That reminds me, i better get hunting for one for this week, heh..

[sylvie]

Oy... Sodapop!

For years and years, i drank Pepsi, and then switched to Diet Pepsi.. (thinking it was healthier, lol...) It was all i drank, with the occasional sugary juices..

Back in April, i decided on a whim, i was ready to quit, for the sake of my health & i did.. i haven't touched it since.. i had headaches for a few weeks, and cravings that made me almost crazy, but i stayed strong and finally.. After i got out of that 3 week period, i started feeling better.. Not just better, but literally like my whole body smiled from head to toe, lol..

i don't seriously crave it anymore.. i do have days where if someone else is drinking it, that i wish i could too, THEN i crave it, but it passes fast for me..

So glad i got off of it.. i wasn't strong like some of you who can manage to have one or two here and there.. i had to just downright quit it, altogether. One sip makes me want it bad again..

[girl_dee]

You're very welcome Dee..
i hear you about the sodium, actually i am off all processed foods, except a few very select things.. Now when i eat something that has salt in it, can i ever taste it.. *zing*

i always add whatever veggies as i go, i tend to make recipes my own lol - in all honesty, i think i would like the salsa chicken minus the taco seasoning even.. and using spices of my own..

Anyway, happy cooking ! Hope you like :)


Thank you! I didn't realize that is the same chicken salsa recipe I saw before and wanted to make, I am so glad you posted it today.


It's in the Magnalite pot now (I am so thankful I was reunited with it) and smelling the whole house up. I was running behind time so I boiled the chicken first then threw it in with all the rest of the stuff.

I am going to do some Basmati rice so Syr doesn't starve to death but I am still thinking it's pretty darn low in calories.

Congrats on all of your achievements, you are inspiring for sure.

[girl_dee]

thanks Dee but i already dragged myself down there, walked my 30 and lifted. you all can still stop by with those treats tho'

Treats? what treats?? :innocent:

[Rockinonahigh]

Up intill I started this quest for health I drank a 12 pack or more a day of regular coke I figure it a 24 cans in a carton X 7=168 cans a week to 168 cans X 4= 672 a month so now I drink less that one 24 pack a month...makes a bigh diffrence..I may not have drank 672 cans a month but real close to it.

[Sachita]

Up intill I started this quest for health I drank a 12 pack or more a day of regular coke I figure it a 24 cans in a carton X 7=168 cans a week to 168 cans X 4= 672 a month so now I drink less that one 24 pack a month...makes a bigh diffrence..I may not have drank 672 cans a month but real close to it.

and imagine what great things you are doing for the environment! Good for you

[Sachita]

Syr cut that out of my diet the moment I got here, However if I have been good and bat my eyes I can have a coke now and then. Just no diet anything or aspartame in general.

I NEED to drink more water, I just don't like it. I used to try to say that it was the main ingredient in coffee, but that didn't fly :|

Here's the thing with water... once you start drinking it the more your body craves. Even tho I have a well and good water coming from my ground, the best investment I ever made was a Berkey water filter system. It doesnt need electric. The filters are 100 bucks but will filter 3000 gallons of water. The water taste soooo good. I fill a glass decanter, keep it on my desk or next to my bed and I probably drink at least a gallon a day, maybe more. You will have more energy and if you drink a quart when you first wake up it will kick start your metabolism and feel great!

I'm a big advocate of vitamin C. I buy a huge container of NOW citric acid, pure vitamin C- its sour! I stir a bit in my water now and then and add a little raw organic agave to it. It's like lemonade. You can also but fruit infuser which basically lets you fill a mesh type tube and submerge it into a decanter of water. I prefer my water plain but this is a good way to get more water if you don't like it plain.

[Sachita]

Dee here is the glass fruit infuser

Amazon.com: Prodyne Fruit Infusion 93-Ounce Natural Fruit Flavor Pitcher: Kitchen & Dining

You can buy frozen organic fruit and put it in here and BAM flavored yummy water. You can even buy a good sparkling mineral water like pelagrino and pour it in.

[Diavolo]

Tonight was jambalaya. Chicken andouille sausage, turkey breast, brown rice and a ton of spice so I forget that there's barely any fat in it!

[Rockinonahigh]

Being I dont drink sodas anywhere like I use to,I keep a pitcher of ice water in the fridge,plus I keep bottles of desani water in the freezer to take with me when I go any where..I defrost them enough for water to slosh in the bottle and off I go,these are the 2 1/2 serveing bottles so im drinking atleast 3 a day.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I had yogurt, soymilk and ice cream all day and I woke up from my nap to no pain! Woohoo..

This morning I had:
Breakfast: Chobani Greek Yogurt with a glass of soymilk.
Snacks: Applesauce -Publix has it on sale for $1.99 for the large jar of Motts-

Lunch: I am going to try and have one scrambled egg so I can get my protein in today

Dinner: Not sure yet. I may have some soup.

It is hard to eat due to my baby tooth in the front being pulled; so I cannot bite into anything.

Have a wonderful day!

Zimmeh

[PinkieLee]

Good Morning Everyone,

I had yogurt, soymilk and ice cream all day and I woke up from my nap to no pain! Woohoo..

This morning I had:
Breakfast: Chobani Greek Yogurt with a glass of soymilk.
Snacks: Applesauce -Publix has it on sale for $1.99 for the large jar of Motts-

Lunch: I am going to try and have one scrambled egg so I can get my protein in today

Dinner: Not sure yet. I may have some soup.

It is hard to eat due to my baby tooth in the front being pulled; so I cannot bite into anything.

Have a wonderful day!

Zimmeh


((((((((Zimmeh)))))))))))
I'm glad that you aren't in a lot of pain after the dentist. Just take it easy honey!

If you have to stay on liquids, pick up some Ensure so you know that at least you are getting plenty of nutrients.

[Tommi]

I confessed in the I Confess thread...and won't bring up the 'trigger food" here.

I can't eat just One of anything...unless you consider the whole package. :seeingstars:

[Zimmeh]

I didn't think about picking those up lastnight..I may go out today and get some. It feels odd having my lip finally touch my gums since my baby tooth is gone. I am going to the movies this afternoon with a friend and I still have tomorrow off. My dentist gave me a dr's note just in case I need to call out on Thursday. Which I need to call my supervisor after my phone interview for a holiday job, to see how many personal days I have. If I have enough, then I will call out and give myself an extra day of rest. I still blame a lot of the issues I have with my teeth due to the high sugar diet I had as a kid and up until 2007. If I knew now back then, I would have giving up soda back then and saved myself the trouble that I am in now.

How are you doing this morning?

Zimmeh

((((((((Zimmeh)))))))))))
I'm glad that you aren't in a lot of pain after the dentist. Just take it easy honey!

If you have to stay on liquids, pick up some Ensure so you know that at least you are getting plenty of nutrients.

[Diavolo]

Zimmeh, take a look at the protein replacement drinks. I used Myloplex and Muscle Milk after I had a tooth pulled.

My dentist told me to stay away from dairy that it would help in the healing after I had the tooth extracted. I did and he was shocked when I came back in and it was healed over. He said "Did you do what I asked you to?" I said "to the letter". He said that nobody ever listens to him and it was amazing to see how fast I had healed. He also said no straws, fwiw.

[PinkieLee]

I didn't think about picking those up lastnight..I may go out today and get some. It feels odd having my lip finally touch my gums since my baby tooth is gone. I am going to the movies this afternoon with a friend and I still have tomorrow off. My dentist gave me a dr's note just in case I need to call out on Thursday. Which I need to call my supervisor after my phone interview for a holiday job, to see how many personal days I have. If I have enough, then I will call out and give myself an extra day of rest. I still blame a lot of the issues I have with my teeth due to the high sugar diet I had as a kid and up until 2007. If I knew now back then, I would have giving up soda back then and saved myself the trouble that I am in now.

How are you doing this morning?

Zimmeh

I am glad that you have at least a couple days off to rest up... I'm sure that you could use them right now. I know that mouth pain is some of the toughest there is... so just take care of yourself.

I am doing good, just working like a mad woman trying to finish up a short work week and get ready for Thanksgiving. Yep, I STILL haven't gone to the grocery store yet... and I'm the one cooking dinner :)

[Zimmeh]

I found some Cranberry Stuffing from Stove Top yesterday and I am looking forward to making it on Thursday...I went to Ulta last Friday and picked up a few stocking stuffers for my nieces, but I haven't gone shopping just yet..I may end up giving everyone money this year since I don't know what to get them. Ulta has this candy cane hand lotion and cranberry hand lotion..They smell yummy...

Hugs,

Zimmeh

I am glad that you have at least a couple days off to rest up... I'm sure that you could use them right now. I know that mouth pain is some of the toughest there is... so just take care of yourself.

I am doing good, just working like a mad woman trying to finish up a short work week and get ready for Thanksgiving. Yep, I STILL haven't gone to the grocery store yet... and I'm the one cooking dinner :)

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Diavolo,

The whole no drinking from a straw was the first thing he told me not to do. I have been rinsing my mouth out after I drink the soymilk and eat my yogurt and I am using a pink baby toothbrush to brust my top teeth...Which is weird...:seeingstars:

I will try eating solid food by the end of the week.

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

Zimmeh, take a look at the protein replacement drinks. I used Myloplex and Muscle Milk after I had a tooth pulled.

My dentist told me to stay away from dairy that it would help in the healing after I had the tooth extracted. I did and he was shocked when I came back in and it was healed over. He said "Did you do what I asked you to?" I said "to the letter". He said that nobody ever listens to him and it was amazing to see how fast I had healed. He also said no straws, fwiw.

[girl_dee]

Tonight was jambalaya. Chicken andouille sausage, turkey breast, brown rice and a ton of spice so I forget that there's barely any fat in it!

Where do you find andouille?? I only see it back home, the real stuff anyway. I love how versatile jambalaya is.


Sylvie's salsa chicken was a hit!!! We all loved it and they arr already requesting it again!! Thanks again.

Have a great day everyone :)

[Sachita]

Today I made organic boneless chicken thighs I got on sale with a coupon. I placed them in glass baking dish, pour EVOO on them, then smothered them with mushrooms, garlic, some wild oregano and tossed some dried cranberries in. The cranberries were an afterthought but it came out really nice. Then got a bunch of containers and put rice, the chicken on top and some organic veggies, making my own little healthy TV dinners. I use to buy a lot of Amy's Organic frozen dinners, I still do, but cut back after seeing the amount of sodium in it! wow

Now I'm cooking extra every meal and freezing some. Saves me so much time and money, especially eating as much organic as I do. One can of organic beans ( 99 cents) can span over three meals. The organic frozen veggies are often on sale and I buy LOTS. You can stir fry them, eat them as a side.


Oh also I wanted to add.... most frozen dinners, organic or others, the serving size is too small for me. I try and stay away from lean cuisine but when I did eat them I'd eat two! so I make my own dinners, add more veggies, less rice and then include a salad. I'm a pretty big eater.

[JustJo]

Just got back from my pre-Thanksgiving shopping, which occurred at the farmer's market...

I picked up my turkey...fresh, not frozen...raised with all organic grain diet and no antibiotics.

I also got:

potatoes
onions
celery
apples for eating and apples for pie
corn on the cob
strawberries
blueberries
pineapple
seedless watermelon
broccoli
radishes
my mixed baby greens salad mix
tomatoes
local navel oranges
local red grapefruit

[Zimmeh]

This sounds yummy!!! Can you FedEx me some of the veggies? I picked up a six pack of ensure drinks, ramen soup, tuna and Triscuit crackers from the grocery store. I bought ice cream lastnight, which didn't sit to well with me so my roommate can now have it..

Have a good day,

Zimmeh

PS. Love your picture!

Just got back from my pre-Thanksgiving shopping, which occurred at the farmer's market...

I picked up my turkey...fresh, not frozen...raised with all organic grain diet and no antibiotics.

I also got:

potatoes
onions
celery
apples for eating and apples for pie
corn on the cob
strawberries
blueberries
pineapple
seedless watermelon
broccoli
radishes
my mixed baby greens salad mix
tomatoes
local navel oranges
local red grapefruit

[Cowboi]

Well I cant workout for a few days, cause I have some bruised ribs...that by the way hurt like HELL!!! Already havin withdrawals!!!

[Rockinonahigh]

Well I cant workout for a few days, cause I have some bruised ribs...that by the way hurt like HELL!!! Already havin withdrawals!!!

Pray tell how u managed to get bruised ribs!?Sorry u r felling sore.

Must be something going around cause I just got back from the docs with my shoulder prob flairing up bad.This has been an on ging on and off thing for three years,when it flairs up its like a hot branding iron burning through my back to my chest..I mean the kind of pain that make u thing of heart attack..yes its that bad.Today I was at the docs office he gave me some naproxin 500 to take 2xdaily then some Hydrocod-APAP 7.5.500 that what is said on the bottle I gess I prolly will feel higher that a kite on this stuff,it dosent come with out risk but he pain has to stop..period..to much to deal with.

[FemmeWriter]

Zimmeh, take a look at the protein replacement drinks. I used Myloplex and Muscle Milk after I had a tooth pulled.

My dentist told me to stay away from dairy that it would help in the healing after I had the tooth extracted. I did and he was shocked when I came back in and it was healed over. He said "Did you do what I asked you to?" I said "to the letter". He said that nobody ever listens to him and it was amazing to see how fast I had healed. He also said no straws, fwiw.

Hi, all! I'm also on the weight loss road and was SO glad to see this thread!

I'm a member of Weight Watchers though I'm terrible at tracking anything. But, honestly, I've been on it (on and off) for so many years that I know what I can and shouldn't eat. I'm also a diabetic, so weight loss will help all that better than any meds will.

I try to make it to the gym for an hour 3-4 times a week. There's a Planet Fitness in my town and they're super cheap, no frills and open 24-hours during the week.

In the land of protein drinks, I'd like to recommend Oh Yeah! brand shakes. They're lactose-free, really high in protein, and taste pretty good. I drink only the chocolate shakes and since I buy them from Amazon, they're the same price as the other brands.

Good luck to everyone! I'm still catching up on all the back posts, so I'll drift back in once I see what the rhythm is here.

[Cowboi]

Pray tell how u managed to get bruised ribs!?Sorry u r felling sore.

Must be something going around cause I just got back from the docs with my shoulder prob flairing up bad.This has been an on ging on and off thing for three years,when it flairs up its like a hot branding iron burning through my back to my chest..I mean the kind of pain that make u thing of heart attack..yes its that bad.Today I was at the docs office he gave me some naproxin 500 to take 2xdaily then some Hydrocod-APAP 7.5.500 that what is said on the bottle I gess I prolly will feel higher that a kite on this stuff,it dosent come with out risk but he pain has to stop..period..to much to deal with.


Well...lets just say I had a little run in with something that didn't budge!!! LoL I took a shot of Toredol yesterday. It didnt help much if any. Slept most of yesterday.

[Zimmeh]

Get to feeling better!

Zimmeh

Well I cant workout for a few days, cause I have some bruised ribs...that by the way hurt like HELL!!! Already havin withdrawals!!!

[girl_dee]

Just got back from my pre-Thanksgiving shopping, which occurred at the farmer's market...

I picked up my turkey...fresh, not frozen...raised with all organic grain diet and no antibiotics.

I also got:

potatoes
onions
celery
apples for eating and apples for pie
corn on the cob
strawberries
blueberries
pineapple
seedless watermelon
broccoli
radishes
my mixed baby greens salad mix
tomatoes
local navel oranges
local red grapefruit


That is so cool! What a wonderful menu..

[Cowboi]

Get to feeling better!

Zimmeh

Thanks Zimmeh!!!

[Zimmeh]

You are welcome! I have a whole bottle of Aleve sitting here on my desk for my teeth..Need one?

Zimmeh

Thanks Zimmeh!!!

[JustJo]

That is so cool! What a wonderful menu..

Thank you. :)

Rooster and I are opting for a less traditional menu....turkey, mashed potatoes (no gravy because neither of us miss it), green salad, fresh fruit salad, corn on the cob....and a one crust apple pie for dessert.

[Cowboi]

You are welcome! I have a whole bottle of Aleve sitting here on my desk for my teeth..Need one?

Zimmeh


Thanks for sharing!!!
I have been taking Aleve...doesn't help.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Thank you Tonya for suggesting the Ensure drinks! I picked up a six pack of them and I am keeping them for when I go back to work tomorrow.

I wen to the movies lastnight and I had a handful of popcorn and I ate it one piece at a time and drank water right behind it. I looked like a squirrel trying to eat it, but it was delicious! I then went to Olive Garden and had their chicken & gnocchi soup and was able to eat that. As long as I don't attempt to bite into anything, I will be good. I am not craving any form of candy, coffee or tea..Which means, that I probably will not go back to the coffee or tea once this is done and I will cut back on candy. I am thinking of making pumpkin bread for work tomorrow. I can eat that...

Have a great day all,

Zimmeh

[JustJo]

Good morning healthy friends :)

Well, I have learned that even healthy snacks can be overdone. I picked up a bag of pistachios yesterday at the farmers market (forgot to put those on my list...also asparagus and a couple other things).

Anyway...nuts are on my "yes" list. And these were unsalted, fresh and beautiful.

I was nibbling away at them and suddenly...ACK...the bag is empty. Normally, I put snacks into a little bowl instead of eating right from the bag anymore, but I was distracted and simply forgot.

This morning, my stomach is not impressed with me.

On a happier note, the scale informs me this morning that I am the lightest I have been since I moved to Florida over a year ago. Yay!

[Zimmeh]

Congrats Jo Jo!!!!


Zimmeh

Good morning healthy friends :)

Well, I have learned that even healthy snacks can be overdone. I picked up a bag of pistachios yesterday at the farmers market (forgot to put those on my list...also asparagus and a couple other things).

Anyway...nuts are on my "yes" list. And these were unsalted, fresh and beautiful.

I was nibbling away at them and suddenly...ACK...the bag is empty. Normally, I put snacks into a little bowl instead of eating right from the bag anymore, but I was distracted and simply forgot.

This morning, my stomach is not impressed with me.

On a happier note, the scale informs me this morning that I am the lightest I have been since I moved to Florida over a year ago. Yay!

[PinkieLee]

Woooooooohooooooooo CONGRATS Jo on your numbers this morning! I bet that started your day off in a great way!

As for the pistachios... there is no way in hell I could only eat one! Once I get started, you have to physically take the bag away from me :) Sorry your tummy is not happy with you today!

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Thanskgiving EVE healthy peeps!

As you can guess, I STILL haven't made my way to the grocery store to shope for tomorrow's dinner. Ugh, I'm a total slacker. In my defense, I was patiently waiting to see if my 2nd job was gonna give us our Thanksgiving bonus, like they've done every year. It's always a $100 gift card to Walmart... so I was hoping to save my cash & use the card. Well, it doesn't look like I will get it till tonight, so I'll be one of those crazy people fighting over a ham at the last minute :)

Like Jo, I'm gonna go pretty easy this year and just do a main dish (the ham) and then load up on fresh veggies for the sides. I'm staying away from the casseroles that we all love, but don't love us back. Instead of the traditional yeast rolls, they will be getting wheat rolls.... and they better like it! Hey, I'm buying and cooking ~ they are just eating ;)

Since it's the long weekend, and most folks are gonna be hitting the sales, I made a promise to myself to go to the gym. I'm thinking I'll be able to get in a good workout on my favorite pieces of equipment, and not have to worry about the gym being packed!

Other than that, we might take in a movie, put up the Christmas tree, and just plain relax. We never seem to get enough of it these days.

So, I hope y'all have a very happy Thanksgiving my friends!

[FemmeWriter]

Good morning, everyone!

Congrats, Jo!! That's wonderful news and a great motivator.

I'm impressed with everyone's delicious-sounding-yet-sensible meal plans for tomorrow. Alas, I do not yet have the willpower to forego all of my favorites dishes, BUT I plan to go to the gym Friday-Sunday. I won't kill myself, but I won't allow myself to slack, either.

And as my friend says, if I'm going to eat what I know I shouldn't, at least I'll enjoy every bite, guilt-free, and get back on track the next day.

That's my plan. Much strength and support to everyone, for a healthy, happy and safe holiday.

-Julia

[PinkieLee]

Good morning, everyone!

Congrats, Jo!! That's wonderful news and a great motivator.

I'm impressed with everyone's delicious-sounding-yet-sensible meal plans for tomorrow. Alas, I do not yet have the willpower to forego all of my favorites dishes, BUT I plan to go to the gym Friday-Sunday. I won't kill myself, but I won't allow myself to slack, either.

And as my friend says, if I'm going to eat what I know I shouldn't, at least I'll enjoy every bite, guilt-free, and get back on track the next day.

That's my plan. Much strength and support to everyone, for a healthy, happy and safe holiday.

-Julia

Julia, that's a great gameplan for tomorrow actually! Yep, we all have those days where it is ok to splurge and enjoy. Comfort foods around the holidays are sooooooo good and in my house, it's how we've always bonded.

Normally if my mother were doing all the cooking, I would have pretty much been surrounded by all my favorites ~ which I am sure that is how Christmas dinner will be since it's at her house. I'm gonna do my best not to throw my family into shock with too much... so I'm still gonna do the mashed potatoes, baked sweet potatoes or squash instead of the candied yams, steamed green beans instead of the green bean casserole, and make any other healthy modifications I can do without pushing them over the edge :)

[ruffryder]

Happy thanksgiving everybody! We all have lots to be thankful for.

[Cowboi]

Gonna hit the gym in a bit.
Happy Thanksgiving y'all.

[JustJo]

Dinner tonight was a little bit of pork tenderloin sauteed with olive oil, onion and garlic....small serving of mashed potatoes (made with a tiny bit of the butter/olive oil combo and 1% milk)....and a huge pile of steamed asparagus. Delicious! :chef2:

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

I had today:
Breakfast-yogurt and soymilk
Lunch-Ensure shake
Dinner-Ramen noodles with peas
Snacks-One and a half Triscuit crackers, about 3oz's of ice cream and one brownie.

I have been drinking water all day and I am still not having any cravings for coffee or tea :)

I have to work tomorrow, so I will be loading up on Ensure drinks, apple sauce and yogurt for snacks and dinner.

Zimmeh

[sylvie]

Evening all...

Today was day four of my 28 day bootcamp workout challenge..(week 1).. 4 weeks to go.. i love that i am sticking with it.. tomorrow will be day 3 of the 100 pushup challenge..

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Tomorrow, Mr Mtn and i have a Thanksgiving feast planned together.. We're cooking the same things, sharing drinks, food, laughs & lotsa love.. i was in Oregon with Him for my Thanksgiving -so, we're celebrating together for His Thanksgiving..

- i know i am most definitely thankful for Him, His love♥ & His support through my food struggles these days.
- i am also so thankful for all of you & your support, this thread & the amazing advice, shares & friendships forming ..
- i am thankful for my strength, and ability to push through each day, though not always seeing new results, knowing overall i'm a healthier, happier me..
- i am thankful for food, my new and growing relationship with healthy food, exercise and the tools needed to keep me in check..
- i am thankful for my gym membership, though havent been using it, i also havent been letting it go, because i'm wanting to find motivation t o do it and not give up..
- i am thankful for my weight lost so far, the things i've learned along the way, and my growing esteem and confidence..

i am thankful, for many, many things..
Enjoy your day & many blessings to you all..
((((((huggggggz)))))))

[sylvie]

Dinner tonight was a little bit of pork tenderloin sauteed with olive oil, onion and garlic....small serving of mashed potatoes (made with a tiny bit of the butter/olive oil combo and 1% milk)....and a huge pile of steamed asparagus. Delicious! :chef2:

steamed asparagus is my new fave, fave food of all! yum!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Have a fun day and enjoy it!

Zimmeh

[foxyshaman]

I has a sad face. :watereyes:I was in my weight/toning class last night. And I was doing my ever lovely squats. I still have a hard time lifting 60 lbs over my head :heavyweight: when I am done the 5 minute track. I feel all wimpy and stuff. My legs and back can handle that like eazy breezy....

One day I will have upper body strength. :weightlifter:

But I can now do all the tri-cep pushups required for the class (without quitting half way through laying on the mat saying "oh hell no"). :runforhills:

And I can do the bi-cep pushups without moaning. :|

I can make my Ganesh tattoo, which goes from just above my elbow crease to my clavicle bone, dance now. Not like totally do the hokey pokey or whatnot... but his belly jiggles. That still makes me :giggle:

At Gay Yoga last night he was very kind and we did a lovely hatha class. Have I told you I love Jason.:awww: He is my favorite teacher like ever. :cheerleader:

So... I guess I only has a semi sad face. :thinking:

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I went and had a Thanksgiving Day Lunch with a friend. I was able to eat turkey, green bean casserole, a yeast roll, potatoes and a devolved egg...It was yummy!!!


Zimmeh

[Rockinonahigh]

Zimmy so glad u could injoy t-day festivities today,all is well on my end of the country just getting colder as I speak.I ate repectfuly of my food plan...well with the exception of my homemade apple pie that was made as low cal ow card as I could figure how to..it really was good,but I ate two slices hours apart and they were small ones.

[Zimmeh]

Thank you and I am currently eating Arroz can Gandules, which is Puerto Rican rice for dinner. I tried to drink a cup of coffee and it is gross tasting..

Have fun today! It is slow at work tonight...

Zimmeh

Zimmy so glad u could injoy t-day festivities today,all is well on my end of the country just getting colder as I speak.I ate repectfuly of my food plan...well with the exception of my homemade apple pie that was made as low cal ow card as I could figure how to..it really was good,but I ate two slices hours apart and they were small ones.

[sylvie]

Happy day after Thanksgiving - everyone...♥
Hope you all had a wonderful day with families & loved ones.
i spent it with Mtn, and we cooked together (the very same meals) and ate together , and then later on we made a dessert together, and it was a wonderful day & night..

We made turkey breast, seasoned with rosemary & sage.. i added green onions as well...
we made our own healthy dressing, i used ww bread crumbs, celery, onion, mushrooms, etc.. delicious..
steamed carrots, green peppers & i steamed some broccoli as well for added vegetable..
cranberries..
He had gravy, i did not..
& for dessert we baked an apple, stuffed it with some raisins, a bit of brown sugar and sprinkled with cinnamon - it was delicious.. As though i was eating my own apple pie..

i love that we come up with ways that i can do things without the guilt and that he shares in those with me.. i didn't feel overstuffed and portionned really well, proud of myself..We ate the dessert later in the evening and i also bought 2 light beers to drink with him.. (i havent drank beer in years & years, LOL) but it was such fun, though it always is with Him..(least i won't fight to drink His beer on Him LOLOL)

The saddest part of this was walking in and BUYING 2 single beers and getting teased til the moment i walked out that door by the 3 guys working there, about being such a wild party girl, hahahaha..

love to You all ♥

[JustJo]

First year ever that I have weighed less the morning after Thanksgiving than I did on Thanksgiving day....and yes, I did have two slices of apple pie. :)

[Rockinonahigh]

After many months of watching my diet and being senceable,yeaterday's goodies were a bit much for the constitution,I shall improve after a day or so.Cary on ya'll.

[foxyshaman]

I am only down .5lbs this week. But heck that beats up .5 lbs. I actually did not really expect to lose anything. I did not track since Friday last week. I did it all in my head... apparently my head is not as good as paper... like I didn't already know that!!

I did start tracking again this morning - on paper. And I was able to identify what triggered me to overeat on Saturday. I am getting better at this. And I overate Eritrean food, which is not really food...its more like heaven. But the injera (bread like stuff) really gets caught long term in my digestive track. Ahhhh the price one pays for heaven...

I was able to get rid of more clothes from my closet. I only have a few things that are still snug... but I am so close to blowing by where my lowest weight was 15 years ago I can hardly stand it.

So.... I will happily take .5. Be grateful for AWARENESS. And keep going, cause I am changing forever. Little by little... but definately forever.

[Sachita]

For the past few months I have been listening to Kelly Howell 's subliminal audios. There is one called "Accelerated Weight Loss". it sound like the ocean. I always wake up around 4am, for some reason, let the dogs out (because i go to bed so early) and within 30 minutes I'm fast asleep. I play it as a loop on my iphone and it's still going at 6am when i finally get up. I am a huge fan of guided meditation and listening to audios. in fact For a year I listened to Universal Mind, a spin off of Secret. i am convinced that it helped me.

What I began to notice is small changes. they were effortless and although not perfect I do believe it helps me make better choices. I "think" different and maybe its the power of suggestion.. whatever it is it seems to work for me. I do know that it helps me fall back to sleep and if it's somehow helping me stay motivated then it's a bonus.

I stopped using artificial sweeteners and this was huge for me. I also noticed that when I went to town, my normal "cheat time" that I bypassed temptation and waited until I got home to eat. Does it work? Well, i think so. It's not a magic solution but I do notice a big difference.

also for the first time in a very long time I think about working out and I hate working out :(

[Rockinonahigh]

Working out will be some what restricted for me for the next fue days or a week or more,on saterday before last I reached to tie my shoes then got a stabing searing pain near my left shoulder blade and above it,felt like hot branding iron being pushed thrue.I went to the E R and thay didnt find any problem with my heart just said It was bursitis,it didnt get much better but did hit me a couple more times almost as bad.I went to he doc nd he said I tore a muscel in that area of my back.How he fighred that out with out checking it out in any way I dont know but he was shure quick to give me and Rx for pain pills and put me on a diffrent inflamatory med for a while.Its not a lot better but I can reach up higher than my shoulders even tho it hurts.I cant beleave tyeing my shoes did this,it is a big stretch for my emagination.I have q scedualed appointment at LSU in a couple of weeks,I will have them take a look at it.Right now im loaded up with pain patches cause the pain eds make me loopy.I do wish it would just go away,the strange poping I had is couriouly way less than it was..

[JustJo]

Today has been a healthy day....

Breakfast was fresh strawberries and blueberries with yogurt.

Lunch....tuna salad with green olives and a few crackers.

Dinner....filet mignon, baked sweet potato and green salad.

Didn't even feel like snacking today. :)

And, to top it off, Rooster and I took the dog to the beach and walked for an hour in the sand.

[Medusa]

Long time, no see!

Hey all - I've been reading here and there but have been mostly off of my program for almost 3 months.
Have had a 5-pound gain, which in the grand scheme of things isn't too crazy but I know that it's time to get back on track.

My knees are achy. I'm smoking again (started back at the Reunion with the intention of only smoking for the weekend) after having quit for almost 5 years. One of my first goals is to quit!

My schedule has been pretty stupid the last several months. Most of that has calmed down now that Reunion is done and planned for next year and my work has slowed down a tiny (TINY!) bit!

Another thing I really need to get back to doing is taking my lunch every day to work. I spend a lot of money eating out with the girls every day or grabbing crap from our kiosk and need to start putting more time into my food.
Had a couple of boiled egg whites this morning with pepper and a piece of leftover turkey for breakfast. Think I'll boil several more for this coming week to have for breakfast and with tuna at lunch.

Anyone else have ideas for cooking ahead or good lunch options that are quick to make at home?

[JustJo]

Saturday weigh in....down 2-1/2 lbs. :cheer:

Kind of helps make up for those 2 weeks of no change when was I traveling. :)
I'm particularly happy that Thanksgiving didn't throw me off track.
We were flexible with the menu....had potatoes and corn instead of one or the other, and had 2 slices of apple pie. Everything was homemade from scratch though...and I was conscious of going a little easy on the butter and shortening.

The biggest help is that my stomach isn't accustomed to large quantites anymore...except of salad....so I get filled up really fast.

[Sachita]

Long time, no see!

Hey all - I've been reading here and there but have been mostly off of my program for almost 3 months.
Have had a 5-pound gain, which in the grand scheme of things isn't too crazy but I know that it's time to get back on track.

My knees are achy. I'm smoking again (started back at the Reunion with the intention of only smoking for the weekend) after having quit for almost 5 years. One of my first goals is to quit!

My schedule has been pretty stupid the last several months. Most of that has calmed down now that Reunion is done and planned for next year and my work has slowed down a tiny (TINY!) bit!

Another thing I really need to get back to doing is taking my lunch every day to work. I spend a lot of money eating out with the girls every day or grabbing crap from our kiosk and need to start putting more time into my food.
Had a couple of boiled egg whites this morning with pepper and a piece of leftover turkey for breakfast. Think I'll boil several more for this coming week to have for breakfast and with tuna at lunch.

Anyone else have ideas for cooking ahead or good lunch options that are quick to make at home?

Make a pot of rice. Store it in ziplock to keep moist. Buy or make roasted chicken. Buy organic frozen veggies.
http://www.cascadianfarm.com/products/Product_Detail.aspx?cat=11
They have all these cool blends. They also have fruit.

So I get a container, add rice, add chicken and or beans, add frozen veggies. Microwave later. You can eat more and its healthy. Sometimes I eat fruit with cottage cheese or just with chicken.

[HoustonHuny]

Long time, no see!

Another thing I really need to get back to doing is taking my lunch every day to work. I spend a lot of money eating out with the girls every day or grabbing crap from our kiosk and need to start putting more time into my food.
Had a couple of boiled egg whites this morning with pepper and a piece of leftover turkey for breakfast. Think I'll boil several more for this coming week to have for breakfast and with tuna at lunch.

Anyone else have ideas for cooking ahead or good lunch options that are quick to make at home?

Best quick lunches for me are leftovers. I buy those little divided containers from Big Lots and make a little extra for dinner and make lunches out of the rest. You can freeze them too if you don't want to have leftovers right away.

I ALWAYS have hard boiled eggs in the fridge. They are the perfect food (low carb and high protein)and I love them, plain with sea salt and pepper, in egg salad, tuna salad and on top of chef salad. But why don't you eat the yoke? New studies have shown that the old opinion about yokes and heart disease is not proven. The yoke has some of the amino acides that make the egg a perfect protein plus vit D.

When I am broke, that is what I stock up with, eggs. I lost 60 pounds eating eggs (well and a few other things too, but not much) :)

HH

[Medusa]

I hate the way the yellow tastes! I can sometimes stomach them in potato salad or tuna but by themselves, noooooo way!

[Diavolo]

Today is the last day of jackassery. Tomorrow marks Day 1 of a Body for Life challenge. I swear, I cannot ride the AIDS/Lifecycle again carrying this much extra weight. It's just too much work! :weightlifter:

My business coach is working with me on my "Teachability Index". Essentially that is the ability to think outside of the box. Currently he has me brushing my teeth with my non-dominant hand. :confused:

But I thought that really applies to here. We are used to eating a certain way and we have to think differently. If I'm out driving around and I don't have my next meal with me, what choices do I make? I remember watching a Biggest Loser a couple of years ago where Jillian Michaels said to the contestant that life was full of choices "CHOOSE BETTER!". Oh yeah, she was yelling. But that really stuck with me. For the next 84 days, I'm going to Choose Better!

[Kelt]

My business coach is working with me on my "Teachability Index". Essentially that is the ability to think outside of the box. Currently he has me brushing my teeth with my non-dominant hand. :confused:

But I thought that really applies to here. We are used to eating a certain way and we have to think differently.

Hey Diavolo,

Here's a little trick I used on myself to "reset" how I looked at serving sizes and changed my thinking around (besides smaller plates). I'll assume you will be weighing and measuring what you eat; it helped me to switch all of the values to metric. Kind of like the other hand thing, taking something that has been on autopilot and switching it up. Sounds weird, I know, but it got me out of a box and broke a pattern.

Cheers

:balloon:

[Cowboi]

My bruised ribs are finally not so sore. Went to the gym and did back and biceps, and cardio. Hoping I am back on track now.
Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.

[Zimmeh]

I am slowly eating solid food but it is still hard. I weighed myself yesterday and I am down to 165lbs!!! Woohoo... Thirty pounds to go and I will be down to my ideal weight :)


Have a great day and I'm headed to Disney with a friend this afternoon.

Hugs,

Zimmeh

[Corkey]

http://shine.yahoo.com/vitality/8-world-8217-healthiest-spices-38-herbs-eating-150600515.html

Adding these spices to your diet and use every day can help in many ways.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Saturday I spent the day with my family and ended up taking my youngest niece and nephew to the park and I was pushing them on the swing.
I spent four hours walking around Disney's Magic Kingdom yesterday. I was so exhausted by the time I got home!

I am still eating soft foods and over did it with trying to eat solid foods this weekend. I am still not craving any form of caffeine or candy..It has been over a week now since I have had coffee or tea and sweets...I cannot believe it!

Have a great day!

Zimmeh

[Zimmeh]

As of right now, per the dentist, no more solid food... :blink: Back to yogurt, apple sauce and Ensure. If my tooth is still irritated by tomorrow, I will be heading back to the dentist on Thursday...Solid food was yummy while it lasted!

Zimmeh

[FemmeWriter]

I weighed myself this morning after a carb-fueled two weeks and was happy to see I'd gained back only 4 pounds. Whew! Was afraid it'd be much worse than that.

[Dominique]

out of boredom, and I'm glad I tried this. I hooked my laptop to my TV with the HTML cable and played this video. Who needs WII? Free membership to UTUBE. READY?

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[Elijah]

Well, Thanksgiving holiday was a bust for the gym and My diet...back to the gym tomorrow. I am trying not to feel too defeated.

I hope everyone has a smooth transition back into their plan.

[Dominique]

Best quick lunches for me are leftovers. I buy those little divided containers from Big Lots and make a little extra for dinner and make lunches out of the rest. You can freeze them too if you don't want to have leftovers right away.

I ALWAYS have hard boiled eggs in the fridge. They are the perfect food (low carb and high protein)and I love them, plain with sea salt and pepper, in egg salad, tuna salad and on top of chef salad. But why don't you eat the yoke? New studies have shown that the old opinion about yokes and heart disease is not proven. The yoke has some of the amino acides that make the egg a perfect protein plus vit D.

When I am broke, that is what I stock up with, eggs. I lost 60 pounds eating eggs (well and a few other things too, but not much) :)

HH

One egg contains about 213 milligrams of dietary cholesterol. The daily recommended cholesterol limit is less than 300 milligrams for people with normal LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. An egg can fit within heart-healthy guidelines for those people only if cholesterol from other sources — such as meats, poultry and dairy products — is limited. For example, eating one egg for breakfast, drinking two cups of coffee with one tablespoon of half-and-half each, lunching on four ounces of lean turkey breast without skin and one tablespoon of mayonnaise, and having a 6-ounce serving of broiled, short loin porterhouse steak for dinner would account for about 510 mg of dietary cholesterol that day — nearly twice the recommended limit. If you're going to eat an egg every morning, substitute vegetables for some of the meat, or drink your coffee without half-and-half in the example above. And remember that many other foods, especially baked goods, are prepared with eggs — and those eggs count toward your daily cholesterol limit. People with high LDL blood cholesterol levels or who are taking a blood cholesterol-lowering medication should eat less than 200 mg of cholesterol per day. Learn more about cooking for lower cholesterol (http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Cholesterol/PreventionTreatmentofHighCholesterol/Cooking-for-Lower-Cholesterol_UCM_305630_Article.jsp)

[Cowboi]

Hope everyone had a easy monday!!! Having some turkey, 1/2c brown rice, and some spinach for supper. Washing it down with a cup of hot tea.

[JustJo]

Dinner tonight....stir-fried pork tenderloin, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, corn, broccoli and bean sprouts with basmati rice. Yummy!

[Zimmeh]

My dessert tonight is a vanilla milkshake and I am eating it with a spoon!!! :)

Yummy goodness...

Zimmeh

[tazz]

Good Morning Everyone,

Saturday I spent the day with my family and ended up taking my youngest niece and nephew to the park and I was pushing them on the swing.
I spent four hours walking around Disney's Magic Kingdom yesterday. I was so exhausted by the time I got home!

I am still eating soft foods and over did it with trying to eat solid foods this weekend. I am still not craving any form of caffeine or candy..It has been over a week now since I have had coffee or tea and sweets...I cannot believe it!

Have a great day!

Zimmeh

***do you have caffeinated tea? if so, what kind? now i want to wean myself off of coffee... it's just not waking me up like it used to...

[tazz]

green salad with 3 tbl spoons of lite raspberry vinagrette
5 oz of steak, 1/2 cooked white rice, 1 cup steamed cauliflower

and desset is 1 cup of non fat greek fage yogurt

[Zimmeh]

I was drinking spiced chai tea from Bigelow Tea Company.

Zimmeh

***do you have caffeinated tea? if so, what kind? now i want to wean myself off of coffee... it's just not waking me up like it used to...

[tazz]

I was drinking spiced chai tea from Bigelow Tea Company.

Zimmeh

*** do you always have that kind of tea? i was thinking of mixing it with black tea?

[Rockinonahigh]

Dinner tonight was baked fajita chicken strips,wild rice with mushrooms and pea pods and a glas of unsweet tea.I also got on the scales today ..I gained 2 pounds,Im not worried about it cause I know it will be lost now im back on the food plan full force.

[Rockinonahigh]

***do you have caffeinated tea? if so, what kind? now i want to wean myself off of coffee... it's just not waking me up like it used to...

Not to worry all u need is some Louisiana coffee with chickory in it,it will wake the dead.

[tazz]

Not to worry all u need is some Louisiana coffee with chickory in it,it will wake the dead.

**yes! cafe du monde :) good coffee :)

[scootebaby]

Dinner tonight....stir-fried pork tenderloin, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, corn, broccoli and bean sprouts with basmati rice. Yummy!

i'll be by tomorrow to get a bowl! :)

[Leigh]

Hey everyone,

I wanted to give everyone an update of how I've been doing lately, and to give some very good news where My weight loss is concerned. Starting two days ago I've begun to change My eating and drinking habits, and so far I have noticed a pretty big change. I've only been drinking water an tea the last two days and when I was out earlier I was offered a can of pepsi (it was free) so I said sure ~ I couldn't believe that even after just a small amount of time that having that kind of sugar in My system would be such a shock to My system but omg it was! I looked at the can and it had like 41g of sugar and I said OMG seriously? That tiny can has more sugar in it than an ENTIRE 2L bottle!

Then I only drank half the can after I couldnt handle it anymore, I tossed it in the trash. Its amazing how such a small change has already gotten Me thinking about all those years that I put that sugary crap in My body ~ that plus the junk food that I filled up on every night. I did have one small piece of chocolate tonight, one that had much less sugar in it then the can of pop did. I've had more water today then I have in the last couple of months and I can already feel a major difference. Also yesterday I went and applied for a gym membership at the local YMCA ~ because I am on disability I can apply for a discoutned rate based on My income, so hopefully by no later than the end of the week I will be able to begin working out :)

The nice thing is also that My best guy buddy, Jason, is applying too so that I have a workout buddy (plus he needs to lose his beer gut lol). This will be good motivation for Me to go work out, and even when he is unable to go due to work I will still go on My own. Its time to shed this "fat suit" as I've started to call it and bring out the real Matthew ........... time to begin living and show the entire world who I truly am. Its taken Me 31 years to realize My potential in this world and I always wondered why not before? Simplest answer - I wasn't ready, until now. Atleast I am on My way to a healthier lifestyle and getting rid of this weight once and for all

I guarantee that 2012 will be a breakout year for Me !!!!!!!!!!!

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Healthy food in pantry and fridge....


Yup! Sounds like I am focused again for sure!
Hope everyone has been doing well! Happy to see this thread still positive and motivating!

[JustJo]

i'll be by tomorrow to get a bowl! :)

Leftovers available in the fridge include the aforementioned stir fry, and also quite a bit of homemade turkey noodle soup.

There is also fresh watermelon, and pineapple....when I get off my rear and cut it up.

Help yourself. :)

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Tuesday healthy folks!

Well, it's GREAT to see so much continued success and not to mention fresh starts again! Yep, there may be bumps in the road, but we all continue to keep getting up! Determination my friends!!

I, for one, am glad that the Thanksgiving dinners are over & done with. Yes, Christmas dinners and/or parties are about to hit in full swing, but at least we can focus on healthy daily meal plans right now without all the temptation that the holiday goodies seem to bring.

The Thanksgiving dinner that I cooked went very well. The two pies (and 90% of the leftovers) I had were sent home with my brother (after my one piece of pumpkin pie). THEN, we went to D's grandmothers later that afternoon. I kid you not, an entire room with just sweets! OH HELL NO! Not to mention the entire kitchen & dining room tables completely covered in home cookin'! We had dinner there, but I managed to keep the rich food on a smaller dessert plate, and had 1 cupcake. Whewwwwwww, I am glad that is over!

I'm continuing to make healthier modifications to some of our favorite meals. Tonight, Taco Soup made with turkey meat and loads of veggies :)

We've both been craving chicken spaghetti... yeah, I know not the healthiest thing in the world. BUT, I am going to modify it by using 2% velvetta, healthy request cream of chicken AND wheat pasta. I will make a big ol' salad FIRST, and then we'll have the spaghetti.

While the soup is simmering tonight, we will be heading to the gym to get in a work out. I told her I don't care if it's only 30 minutes we are GOING! If she starts to pout, I'm grabbing my ipod & I'll go by myself. End of discussion ;)

I hope that y'all have a great day and THANK YOU all again for continuing this journey with us all!

[Zimmeh]

My favorite tea was and still is even though I don't drink it anymore is Earl Grey tea from Bigelow. I would add just a teaspoon of Irish Creme non dairy creamer to it and it is Heavan on Earth... :)

Zimmeh

*** do you always have that kind of tea? i was thinking of mixing it with black tea?

[canmarielan]

Hey Beautiful People!

Man, Life is CRAZY busy. I love coming on here after a long day and reading how amazing you all are doing. I'm a lurker! Tee heeee....

Anyway, I wanted to come on here and give you guys the link to my new YouTube channel. It's titled "My New Definition." I am sort of video blogging my progress, things that are working things that aren't. I'm so excited to share this with everyone!

WHoooottt TODAY IS OUR DAY, Y'ALL!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/mynewdefinition?feature=mhee

Feel free to Subscribe, Like, Share.....:)

I really hope this inspires all of you to start VLOG's and we can all feed off of each other that way, too!

[Medusa]

I started back today :)

Feel pretty good about it!

Im starting to bring my lunch to work again to be more health concious but also to save money. My pantry got cleaned out last night and into my lunch box so this isnt super healthy but whatever.

This is what I've had today:

yogurt for breakfast
fuji apple
homemade tunafish with mustard and onion, peppers, and pickles
a handful of sticks n twigs (theyre like pretzels but with chia seeds)
a fiber one bar
a fiber one brownie
a snack size natural applesauce
a diet red bull (I know, I know)
and a ton of water

As you can see, I grazed all day long :)


Im leaving work now to go to the grocery store and will pick up the following:
salad fixings
that really good thin wheat bread
shaved cajun smoked turkey
wasa crackers
more fuji apples
bananas


I have a freezer packed with chicken breasts and frozen veggies and I intend to make good use of them this week :)

[girl_dee]

Not to worry all u need is some Louisiana coffee with chickory in it,it will wake the dead.

LOL yup, I remember when I was a kid, drinking coffee at my MawMaws house. (Yes we in LA drink coffee from birth)..I would add the milk and the coffee would not change color, it actually seemed to piss the coffee off.

When someone makes strong coffee here at the Farm they say *ohhh dee is gonna love this coffee....*

[Rockinonahigh]

LOL yup, I remember when I was a kid, drinking coffee at my MawMaws house. (Yes we in LA drink coffee from birth)..I would add the milk and the coffee would not change color, it actually seemed to piss the coffee off.

When someone makes strong coffee here at the Farm they say *ohhh dee is gonna love this coffee....*


Once u have had Louisiana style coffee u never are the same with another brand,I find most coffee to week, sorta like I can see the bottom of the cup..If I make coffee u best have ur game on.

[Leigh]

Well I went into the YMCA today for My appointment and I was approved for the discounted membership! I only have to pay $20 a month so I'm very excited but nervous too. I have to go to My bank tomorrow so that I can get a direct deposit form cuz they don't take payments from cash for this plan, they take the money out from My bank account so tomorrow I can take that in and make My first payment so I can get going! I'm gonna get them to take Me on a tour of the facility so I know where everything is and then I can start whenever, which will probably be on Thursday.

I also spoke to My best bio guy buddy yesterday, Jason, and he is also going to get a membershp there so we can work out together. This is a good thing because he needs to get rid of his beer belly LOL but also so that I can have that motivation and *kick in the ass* when needed. I think this is going to be My time to shine, and I am actually very excited to get going (this from someone who hates exercise). I've been drinking nothing but water and tea for the last three days and I have to say that I've noticed a big difference already; one big one is that before I stopped drinking pepsi I noticed 2-3 days where My anxiety was through the roof and it seemed like I couldn't settle down. After stopping pepsi basically cold turkey I have had NO anxiety and I am feeling so much calmer than I did before (My stomach anxiety has even subsided a great deal).

I never thought I'd like water but I actually am getting used to it ~ I truly believe that now because I feel ready to change My life that now My mind and body are ready and willing to make it happen ......... its a good feeling it really is :)

P.S. I also plan on creating a youtube account chronicling My weight loss, once that is up and running I will put the link in here for everyone!

[Rockinonahigh]

Since the season has changed I am eating more real food insted of as many salads and really low carb foods.What im eating isnt to much over what my regulasr summer eating habits were, im still eating lots of veggies,but like im eating hot oatmeal with splenda and just a tad of skim milk in it,to night I had gumbo for dinner..its not the gumbo its the rice I have to watch but its wild rice insted of white so I only use a couple od table spoons so I know im ok with that.The holliday havent been to bad cause I only cook for my son and me..what ever I cook is ok by him.I have some wild rice left so tomorrow I will do some stirfry,cooking it myself I can keep out lots of the high sodium.I gained a pound or two but this morning I weighed and was back to 248 so where it went I have no idea but an glad its gone.U all keep doing the good things u r doing by shareing the tricks to weight loss that helps us all.:hangloose:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I had oatmeal this morning and I am taking Triscuit crackers with me as a snack. The ensure/yogurt/applesauce shit is making my blood sugar go out of whack and I cannot take it anymore. I will be eating a lot of rice, peas, spaghetti and yogurt for the next few days!

Have fun,

Zimmeh

[Cowboi]

[QUOTE=Cajun_dee;476487]LOL yup, I remember when I was a kid, drinking coffee at my MawMaws house. (Yes we in LA drink coffee from birth)..I would add the milk and the coffee would not change color, it actually seemed to piss the coffee off.

When someone makes strong coffee here at the Farm they say *ohhh dee is gonna love this coffee....*[/QU


Only Community Coffee will do!!! Dark roast or New Orleans blend in this house!!!

[Cowboi]

Good Morning to all. Its a brisk 36 drgrees in Louisiana this morning. I am sitting here enjoying my coffee, some scrambled egg whites, and oatmeal.
Happy Hump Day! Y'all be safe out there!

[girl_dee]

[QUOTE=Cajun_dee;476487]LOL yup, I remember when I was a kid, drinking coffee at my MawMaws house. (Yes we in LA drink coffee from birth)..I would add the milk and the coffee would not change color, it actually seemed to piss the coffee off.

When someone makes strong coffee here at the Farm they say *ohhh dee is gonna love this coffee....*[/QU


Only Community Coffee will do!!! Dark roast or New Orleans blend in this house!!!


Yes my mother in Thibodeaux is my coffee pusher, she sends it wherever I go. LOL

[girl_dee]

I need water buddies!

I never get to my required amount of water and boy can I tell a difference when I don't.

Anyone else struggle with water? I just don't like it!

I can see a huge difference in my diet, my stomach, my hair and skin when I drink water, and when I don't.

[Diavolo]

I need water buddies!

I never get to my required amount of water and boy can I tell a difference when I don't.

Anyone else struggle with water? I just don't like it!

I can see a huge difference in my diet, my stomach, my hair and skin when I drink water, and when I don't.




I'm going to challenge you to think differently.

You say you don't like water, it's flavorless, but it is the fabric of your being. Like the garden, you need water to flourish. Think of it that way.

I need to be doing something with my hands so I make sure there is always water at every meal, at my desk, with me in the gym. I break the rules and refill those 1.5 liter bottles. I try to get through three per day. When I do, I lose weight.

I have a friend who says "Piss away that fat". I think of him when I don't want to drink any more water. It makes a difference, you know that. Make the change to make your life better.

How was that?

[PinkieLee]

Hey Beautiful People!

Man, Life is CRAZY busy. I love coming on here after a long day and reading how amazing you all are doing. I'm a lurker! Tee heeee....

Anyway, I wanted to come on here and give you guys the link to my new YouTube channel. It's titled "My New Definition." I am sort of video blogging my progress, things that are working things that aren't. I'm so excited to share this with everyone!

WHoooottt TODAY IS OUR DAY, Y'ALL!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/mynewdefinition?feature=mhee

Feel free to Subscribe, Like, Share.....:)

I really hope this inspires all of you to start VLOG's and we can all feed off of each other that way, too!


Candace honey... you are simply amazing! I watched your videos and I just wanted to say how proud I am of you!! Your hard work, determination & zest for healthy living IS inspiring and motivating! THANK YOU for being the beautiful soul you are, for being one of my very best friends and for loving yourself enough to see this journey through.

[PinkieLee]

Hey y'all :)

It's another beautiful, crisp day here in Texas... which I adore because it makes me wanna get moving!

So, taco soup last night was yummy! I guess I made a big ol' pot, because we have tons leftover. Good thing, because I didn't feel like cooking dinner tonight ;) So, we are gonna make a side salad and have leftover soup tonight.

Meals so far for today...

Breakfast:
Special K with berries cereal & 2% milk
a banana
a cup of coffee with a splash of eggnog creamer (gotta love the holiday flavors)

Lunch:
chicken pita (with grilled chicken & onions, lettuce, tomato & a pinch of WW shredded cheddar cheese)

Snacks:
yogurt
apple and/or orange

Question for y'all...since we are talking fitness, what is your average workout look like?

For me, I like to do a 10 minute warmup on the treadmill and then switch to 20 minutes on the elipitical. Then I do 20 minutes on the machines for resistance training. I know Candace does the stationary bike and loves it. Is there a piece of equipment, a work out video, fitness game on the Wii or method to your madness you wanna share?

[Medusa]

YES!

I like to rotate my workouts so that I don't get bored.

Usually something like this:

Day 1:
15 minutes on stationary bike
10-15 minutes on elliptical

Day 2:
15 minutes on treadmill
15 minutes on bike

Day 3:
10 minutes on bike
20-25 minutes of walking the hills outside

Day 4:
30 - 40 minutes of Wii
(I have several of the Biggest Loser workouts and several cardio!)

Day 5:
30 minutes on elliptical
(sometimes I break this up into 15 minutes in the morning and 15 at night)

I skip 2 days a week just from having an insane schedule but I'd work out 7 days a week if I can ever fit it in!

[Rockinonahigh]

My work out starts with makeing shure I have confy shoes on that will suport my feet and give stablity to my knees.then I definatly do some stretching especaly anything to do with my back and legs..due to old injuries I need to be very carefull of this before and after a workout.First most of the time I start with playing basket ball just to get my joints moveing and blood flowing,once I break a sweat im good to go to a work out.First I do a fue things on the bowflex chest,arms & upper back.Then I move to the weight bench and do butterfly kicks with my hands under my back to suport my lower back...I manage a bout 30 by doing 15 at the time then I do leg lifts and extensions by puting my ankles together and bringing my knees to my chest or as close as I can get (depends on the day) then I take a break foe about 5 minits.The back to the same position raise my legs straight up and if im not feeling any back pain contenue to try to touch the weight bar with my feet I manage abot 15 to 20 then I stop and catch my breath.Usely I stop at this point,someitmes I dont if not I do bench presses about 40 to 60 with 35 pounds on the bar...I know it dosent sound like a lot but it works not to pop anythng out anywhere.The next day I by pass the bench and opp for free weights and some lifting,squats,and lunges....more BB or a walk with my fur kid after I catch my breath,drink plenty of water while working out it helps in many ways.With all this 4 times a week I should weigh 20 pounds less than I do but it is what it is.At the moment in not doing anything but the lightest of weights cause of my back being on the fritz.

[girl_dee]

I'm going to challenge you to think differently.

You say you don't like water, it's flavorless, but it is the fabric of your being. Like the garden, you need water to flourish. Think of it that way.

I need to be doing something with my hands so I make sure there is always water at every meal, at my desk, with me in the gym. I break the rules and refill those 1.5 liter bottles. I try to get through three per day. When I do, I lose weight.

I have a friend who says "Piss away that fat". I think of him when I don't want to drink any more water. It makes a difference, you know that. Make the change to make your life better.

How was that?

I do like " piss away the fat", I don't why if we are composed of mosty water, why do I need to add any??? I just forget about water, I drink coffee allllll day off and on and I just don't get thirsty.

[BBinNYC]

Just thought I'd pass this along. Watching what we eat can mean more than just calories:

Yes, Chick-fil-A Says, We Explicitly Do Not Like Same-Sex Couples
by Michael Jones · 2011-01-26 05:22:00 -0800

Bet Chick-fil-A wishes this month would end. Over the past few weeks, the restaurant chain's deep ties to the anti-gay movement have been exposed and uncovered by a number of activists, most notably Jeremy Hooper at Good As You. Whether it's Focus on the Family, the National Organization for Marriage, the Pennsylvania Family Institute, or Exodus International, Chick-fil-A ties run deep.

Of course, the President of Chick-fil-A wants gay people to share no hard feelings. The restaurant will gladly feed homosexuals gobs of chicken sandwiches, after all. But when it comes to marriage, Chick-fil-A believes strongly that same-sex couples just don't deserve equal rights.

As we wrote about a few weeks ago, Chick-fil-A's charitable arm, the WinShape Foundation, has been particularly active in the fight against marriage equality. They've hosted conferences with some of the leading opponents of gay marriage in this country. A higher up at WinShape has even praised the efforts of anti-gay activist David Blankenhorn for working against marriage equality, and for articulating a solid reason why American culture should reject same-sex couples.

Now comes some email correspondence that Good As You has shared on their blog, where the WinShape Foundation's Retreat Center -- a center run by the charitable arm of Chick-fil-A -- admits that they have a severe distaste for LGBT people.

The email correspondence goes a little something like this. Someone writes WinShape an easy question about whether their retreat center is open to LGBT people. WinShape's response:

"WinShape Retreat defines marriage from the Biblical standard as being between one man and one woman. Groups/Individuals are welcome who offer wholesome, educational conferences and programs that are compatible with Biblical values and WinShape's purpose," WinShape wrote back.

Kind of some corporate speak, right? So the activist wrote back: can you just give a clear-cut answer? And WinShape confirmed:

"We do not accept homosexual couples because of the statement in our contract."

And so it goes like this: Chick-fil-A is a restaurant where franchises frequently donate to anti-gay organizations like the Pennsylvania Family Institute, Focus on the Family and others. The restaurant's charitable arm, WinShape, holds conferences for opponents of gay marriage and praises their work. And this charitable arm's Retreat program puts a blanket ban on gay couples using their facilities, because they "do not accept homosexual couples."

Yet the President of Chick-fil-A still says that all people, including LGBT people, are treated with respect by the restaurant? Huh, what a funny definition of respect.

Meanwhile, check this story out. So the Human Rights Campaign's NOMExposed project tried to submit an equality-minded video to the Ruth Institute's "Reel Love Video Challenge." The Ruth Institute is an affiliate of the National Organization for Marriage, and they're running a contest where folks can submit videos talking about what love means. The video below was originally accepted, but then promptly booted out of the project once the Ruth Institute became aware that it actually championed equality for same-sex couples.

Here's the kicker: the Ruth Institute's "Reel Love Video Challenge" has a tie-in to Chick-fil-A's WinShape Foundation. Wouldn't it be nice to hear why the Ruth Institute and the WinShape Foundation find the below video so offensive? After all, what is love if it isn't equal?

[Gemme]

I need water buddies!

I never get to my required amount of water and boy can I tell a difference when I don't.

Anyone else struggle with water? I just don't like it!

I can see a huge difference in my diet, my stomach, my hair and skin when I drink water, and when I don't.




Ebon and I have a Brita water filter. It makes a huge difference in the flavor of the water. I also always have a ton of water flavoring packets on hand. Crystal Light, Wal-Mart, etc makes them. It adds 5 calories to every 8 ounces of water, but I tend to drink more water when it seems less like water and more like something fun.

I do like " piss away the fat", I don't why if we are composed of mosty water, why do I need to add any??? I just forget about water, I drink coffee allllll day off and on and I just don't get thirsty.



Coffee's part of your problem. Coffee, caffeine and carbonated beverages will dehydrate you more than they replenish.

We need to add it because we lose it in perspiration in breathing and sweating and in our saliva, as well as it being used to help our organs function properly.

When you feel thirst, your body is already dehydrated. The goal is to NOT feel that way. Maybe have a small cup with each cup of coffee you have. One cup coffee. One cup water.

I hope that helps.


Candace, I loved your videos. I will be keeping an eye on what you put up. Congrats on your progress thus far. I know you'll reach your goal!


As for myself, it's been a difficult year in terms of health and working out. I was doing. so. damn. well. before I got my job, but the commute killed me on the days I worked (anywhere from half an hour to an hour and a half, one way) but I did initially continue to work out on my days off. Eventually they petered off until nothing was being done. Even when we moved closer to my job and had a fitness facility in the apartment complex, nothing was accomplished.

Month by month, the weight I'd lost crept up until now.....nearly one year after my last official workout....I have reached--again--my highest weight. The one benefit to this weight (larger breasts) is no longer enough to 'make up for it'. Nearly every month, I've had to purchase new pants for work and now my uniform shirts are finally honestly too tight. Can't replace those as easily...crap.

I am one of those that can't start in the middle or on an average day. Sure, I can make better food choices at any time...and some days I do....but as for the stuff that I will be logging...like workouts....I have to begin those on the first of the month or an acceptable odd day. You will never catch me starting a program on the 12th or 28th of a month. You just won't. Yes, I know it's trivial and a tad bit OCD, but that's how I've always been.

Sooooo.....tomorrow is the first of December. I don't want to wait until it's been a full year of laziness and slacking off. You can't force an addict to quit unless they are ready to and, even then, it's up to them. I wasn't ready to recommit myself to myself. Now I am.

This month is an excellent month for me to spend more time in the gym or walking around, since it's so beautiful and the temperature is so nice, as I have required vacation time I have to take.

So, my plans for tomorrow are to work on holiday cards, watch a ton of movies with Ebon, work out and eat less crap.

I think that's totally feasible.

Good luck to those who are like me and restarting and congrats to those who are making continued progress.

[Gemme]

Chik-fil-A's not the only anti LGBT3Q2I community company out there (that Ebon and I really wish were not, because we do love the waffle fries).

Curves Fitness and Hobby Lobby are also in that category.

Why can't people just let people be?

/soapbox

Just thought I'd pass this along. Watching what we eat can mean more than just calories:

Yes, Chick-fil-A Says, We Explicitly Do Not Like Same-Sex Couples
by Michael Jones · 2011-01-26 05:22:00 -0800

Bet Chick-fil-A wishes this month would end. Over the past few weeks, the restaurant chain's deep ties to the anti-gay movement have been exposed and uncovered by a number of activists, most notably Jeremy Hooper at Good As You. Whether it's Focus on the Family, the National Organization for Marriage, the Pennsylvania Family Institute, or Exodus International, Chick-fil-A ties run deep.

Of course, the President of Chick-fil-A wants gay people to share no hard feelings. The restaurant will gladly feed homosexuals gobs of chicken sandwiches, after all. But when it comes to marriage, Chick-fil-A believes strongly that same-sex couples just don't deserve equal rights.

As we wrote about a few weeks ago, Chick-fil-A's charitable arm, the WinShape Foundation, has been particularly active in the fight against marriage equality. They've hosted conferences with some of the leading opponents of gay marriage in this country. A higher up at WinShape has even praised the efforts of anti-gay activist David Blankenhorn for working against marriage equality, and for articulating a solid reason why American culture should reject same-sex couples.

Now comes some email correspondence that Good As You has shared on their blog, where the WinShape Foundation's Retreat Center -- a center run by the charitable arm of Chick-fil-A -- admits that they have a severe distaste for LGBT people.

The email correspondence goes a little something like this. Someone writes WinShape an easy question about whether their retreat center is open to LGBT people. WinShape's response:

"WinShape Retreat defines marriage from the Biblical standard as being between one man and one woman. Groups/Individuals are welcome who offer wholesome, educational conferences and programs that are compatible with Biblical values and WinShape's purpose," WinShape wrote back.

Kind of some corporate speak, right? So the activist wrote back: can you just give a clear-cut answer? And WinShape confirmed:

"We do not accept homosexual couples because of the statement in our contract."

And so it goes like this: Chick-fil-A is a restaurant where franchises frequently donate to anti-gay organizations like the Pennsylvania Family Institute, Focus on the Family and others. The restaurant's charitable arm, WinShape, holds conferences for opponents of gay marriage and praises their work. And this charitable arm's Retreat program puts a blanket ban on gay couples using their facilities, because they "do not accept homosexual couples."

Yet the President of Chick-fil-A still says that all people, including LGBT people, are treated with respect by the restaurant? Huh, what a funny definition of respect.

Meanwhile, check this story out. So the Human Rights Campaign's NOMExposed project tried to submit an equality-minded video to the Ruth Institute's "Reel Love Video Challenge." The Ruth Institute is an affiliate of the National Organization for Marriage, and they're running a contest where folks can submit videos talking about what love means. The video below was originally accepted, but then promptly booted out of the project once the Ruth Institute became aware that it actually championed equality for same-sex couples.

Here's the kicker: the Ruth Institute's "Reel Love Video Challenge" has a tie-in to Chick-fil-A's WinShape Foundation. Wouldn't it be nice to hear why the Ruth Institute and the WinShape Foundation find the below video so offensive? After all, what is love if it isn't equal?

[Leigh]

Hi everyone,

I hope your all doing well tonight. Well its been almost 5 days since I started watching what I've been eating and drinking, and I have to say that I'm noticing a HUGE difference in alot of things. Other than a 500ml bottle of Sprite today, I have had nothing but water and tea (and a glass or two of vegetable cocktail). I was at Wal-Mart today and before I decided to go with the Sprite I checked the sugar contents ~ 24. Thats bad enough but not as bad as the bottle of 7-Up that I checked out; sugar content ............. 70? OMG I think I almost went into diabetic shock reading that label so thank goodness I didn't even take a second look at that 7-Up. I was even checking out the juices too and those sugars ranged from 24 to 40.

I've been out every single day this week so far and I can actually feel that My body has changed even just abit over the last few days ~ once I have My gym membership squared away I will be working out for all its worth, not letting it go to waste. I can see a new Me on the horizon, and no matter how long it takes and how much I have to put into this I'm in it for the long haul ......... I'm excited to get this going :)

[JustJo]

Hi everyone,

I hope your all doing well tonight. Well its been almost 5 days since I started watching what I've been eating and drinking, and I have to say that I'm noticing a HUGE difference in alot of things. Other than a 500ml bottle of Sprite today, I have had nothing but water and tea (and a glass or two of vegetable cocktail). I was at Wal-Mart today and before I decided to go with the Sprite I checked the sugar contents ~ 24. Thats bad enough but not as bad as the bottle of 7-Up that I checked out; sugar content ............. 70? OMG I think I almost went into diabetic shock reading that label so thank goodness I didn't even take a second look at that 7-Up. I was even checking out the juices too and those sugars ranged from 24 to 40.

I've been out every single day this week so far and I can actually feel that My body has changed even just abit over the last few days ~ once I have My gym membership squared away I will be working out for all its worth, not letting it go to waste. I can see a new Me on the horizon, and no matter how long it takes and how much I have to put into this I'm in it for the long haul ......... I'm excited to get this going :)


Hi Matthew,

I'm so glad to hear that you're back on track...and I'm still going to give you my "one diabetic to another" speech....soda and fruit juice are almost the same to a diabetic. Sure, the juice has nutrients (which is good), but it's loaded with sugar...and none of the fruit fiber that slows down the absorption of it and keeps you from spiking blood sugars.

Water is fabulous. Tea is fabulous. That veggie juice is fabulous.
I'd stay away from all soda and fruit juice.

Eat your fruit whole....and enjoy it. In that form, you get all the nutrients, the benefits of the fiber, and less of the bad effect of the sugar.

By the way....apples are an awesome food for diabetics (and anyone). There's quite a bit of evidence that the natural pectin in apples (along with the fiber) actually helps control blood sugar levels. They make a wonderful snack for us. :)

[JustJo]

Yay! Welcome back Gemme....and December 1 sounds like a great day to begin again. :)

Ebon and I have a Brita water filter. It makes a huge difference in the flavor of the water. I also always have a ton of water flavoring packets on hand. Crystal Light, Wal-Mart, etc makes them. It adds 5 calories to every 8 ounces of water, but I tend to drink more water when it seems less like water and more like something fun.



Coffee's part of your problem. Coffee, caffeine and carbonated beverages will dehydrate you more than they replenish.

We need to add it because we lose it in perspiration in breathing and sweating and in our saliva, as well as it being used to help our organs function properly.

When you feel thirst, your body is already dehydrated. The goal is to NOT feel that way. Maybe have a small cup with each cup of coffee you have. One cup coffee. One cup water.

I hope that helps.


Candace, I loved your videos. I will be keeping an eye on what you put up. Congrats on your progress thus far. I know you'll reach your goal!


As for myself, it's been a difficult year in terms of health and working out. I was doing. so. damn. well. before I got my job, but the commute killed me on the days I worked (anywhere from half an hour to an hour and a half, one way) but I did initially continue to work out on my days off. Eventually they petered off until nothing was being done. Even when we moved closer to my job and had a fitness facility in the apartment complex, nothing was accomplished.

Month by month, the weight I'd lost crept up until now.....nearly one year after my last official workout....I have reached--again--my highest weight. The one benefit to this weight (larger breasts) is no longer enough to 'make up for it'. Nearly every month, I've had to purchase new pants for work and now my uniform shirts are finally honestly too tight. Can't replace those as easily...crap.

I am one of those that can't start in the middle or on an average day. Sure, I can make better food choices at any time...and some days I do....but as for the stuff that I will be logging...like workouts....I have to begin those on the first of the month or an acceptable odd day. You will never catch me starting a program on the 12th or 28th of a month. You just won't. Yes, I know it's trivial and a tad bit OCD, but that's how I've always been.

Sooooo.....tomorrow is the first of December. I don't want to wait until it's been a full year of laziness and slacking off. You can't force an addict to quit unless they are ready to and, even then, it's up to them. I wasn't ready to recommit myself to myself. Now I am.

This month is an excellent month for me to spend more time in the gym or walking around, since it's so beautiful and the temperature is so nice, as I have required vacation time I have to take.

So, my plans for tomorrow are to work on holiday cards, watch a ton of movies with Ebon, work out and eat less crap.

I think that's totally feasible.

Good luck to those who are like me and restarting and congrats to those who are making continued progress.

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone ♥

first of all, welcome back Gemme!! December 1st does seem like a great day to get started back at it again.. A lot of people i talk to at work AND my mother all say, yes they need to get at it again but will wait til after the holidays... So kudos to you, and to us all who keep at it day in and day out, eh! The holidays are going to be a difficult time, but we can do this!

As for me, December 1st is going to be my restart day too.. Why you ask? Well, this has been a hard week for me, i gained 2 lbs, which feels crushing after losing 65 lbs.. But it's only 2 lbs, right? But also, i've felt so completely unmotivated this week, it's as though i just do enough to say i'm doing something, but it's not really what i should be.. my portion control has been awful, my cravings and obsessing is through the roof, and each day has had a set of challenges and i keep setting myself up, over and over again... So no wonder i'm in such a pickle..

Yesterday, was one of the worst days i've had..i attended 2 meetings, and think i was in frustrated tears from morning to night :sigh: So, before i get myself too down, it's time to turn that around and get motivated!!

i believe for every bad day, comes growth and knowledge .. So, while it was a difficult week, i feel i've learned a lot about myself and know what i need to change to help avoid doing the things i do to set myself up..

Anyway --

breakfast:
1 small blueberry yogurt
3/4 cup multigrain cheerios
1/2 cup skim milk
2 clementines
1 hard boiled egg (but only the white, no yolk)

morning snack:
1/2 cup chopped pineapple

for lunch i will have:
tuna salad on whole wheat crackers
fresh green salad on the side
1 clementine

Exercise:
walked to work this morning (10 mins)
walked back home the long way (30 mins)
will do:
elliptical - 10 mins
weights - 20 mins (especially the triceps)
day 4 of week 2 of my bootcamp workout challenge on SP ..
Then i will walk back to work the long way for my evening shift (30 mins)

[sylvie]

Hi Matthew,

I'm so glad to hear that you're back on track...and I'm still going to give you my "one diabetic to another" speech....soda and fruit juice are almost the same to a diabetic. Sure, the juice has nutrients (which is good), but it's loaded with sugar...and none of the fruit fiber that slows down the absorption of it and keeps you from spiking blood sugars.

Water is fabulous. Tea is fabulous. That veggie juice is fabulous.
I'd stay away from all soda and fruit juice.

Eat your fruit whole....and enjoy it. In that form, you get all the nutrients, the benefits of the fiber, and less of the bad effect of the sugar.

By the way....apples are an awesome food for diabetics (and anyone). There's quite a bit of evidence that the natural pectin in apples (along with the fiber) actually helps control blood sugar levels. They make a wonderful snack for us. :)

i sooo agree with Jo's post...
i am not diabetic, but can chime in just with how getting off soda and fruit juices has made 'me' feel.. Prior to doing so, i always felt so sluggish and blah, and for every soda and juice i drank, it only increased my thirst.. i didn't realize any of this (even though i am sure i was told muchly) until i gave it all up..

But, just at the beginning of my finally getting serious about getting healthy, i did some Math.. At work, we have access to a juice machine, where we can pour glasses of juice at any 'ol time.. During a 3 hour shift, i would grab a styrofoam glass, and pour myself a glass of juice, drink it down and pour another.. and i would do this probably a good 6 or 7 times during my 3 hour shift.. Now, imagine days i worked even longer.. When i did the math for how many calories i was drinking in the run of a day, not including what i ate, it was mindblowing ... And it's actually what really gave me that push to give the soda & juice up..

Now that i'm drinking water so much,i don't have that excessive thirst anymore, and actually feel like my thirst gets quenched which is a great feeling.. It will be really hard to give them up at first Matthew, but keep strong.. It took me about 3-4 weeks because i drank only soda and juices so excessively - but once i got through those weeks, i don't even really crave those so much anymore.. And you'll feel great too! my energy level changed drastically just with dropping soda and juice from my diet.

PS - welcome back Matthew!
(((hugggggz)))

[Sparkle]

Yay for all of us for continually trying!!!

It has been at least a month since I posted in here (this feels like confession)

I've had a rough month health-wise; I have chronic cervical spine and lower back pain and when my back gets tweaked it throws up any number of problems that have a crazy domino effect, my alignment gets wonky, nerves get pinched, my gait/stride gets messed up and my body starts compensating in other ways. Its all connected.

I developed trochanteric bursitis in my right hip, which is apparently a common injury/syndrome for new runners and is indicative of not warming up properly (but it sounds like a proper-old-lady disease :|). It bloody well hurts when its inflamed. So I've been completely out of my exercise routine and it has been really frustrating. Prior to this - I had run 8 (out of 9) weeks of the C25k programme and was up to running 28minutres at a go. Now I feel as though I'm set back to zero.

Just this week I've been able to get back on to the treadmill to walk at 3.5mph for 30-40minutes. Slowly slowly, start again.

I bought new running shoes that were chosen for my over-pronate gait. And I have a set of stretches to help the inflammation in my hip and a set of warm up stretches that I hope will prevent this from becoming a reoccurring problem.

I've started seeing a chiropractor to try to sort out the alignment and pinched nerve issues. Chiropractic care has always frightened me but I decided to try a doctor who uses the "pro-adjuster" and laser treatments rather than manual manipulation. I've had 4 sessions so far, I'm not sure if its helping or not. I'll report back on that, if anyone is interested, after this course is complete.

I also started seeing a nutritionist because I don't want to put on weight while I slowly get my aerobic routine back on track and because I've realised how little I actually know about food and nutrition.

(I discovered that my health insurance covers both the chiro and the nutritionist care - so I'm taking full advantage of the benefits)

I lost 20lbs between mid-July and mid-October and so far I've managed to maintain my weight in the interim. I'd really like to continue losing weight though so....

As per my nutritionist's advice, I've stopped using Weight Watchers though I am still tracking online (with a free website).

My current nutrition goals are:
*To count calories for everything I consume (which is a bit of a pain)
*To eat at 2-3hour intervals with specific caloric guidelines
9am (200cal), 11am(200cal), 1pm(400cal), 4pm(200cal), 7pm(400cal), 9pm(200cal) - 1600 daily calorie budget while my aerobic activity is low which will be increased as my exercise ramps back up
*To have one high protein item at each meal/snack.

It is really challenging and I'm struggling to get in the routine.
It requires I be really organised and plan meals carefully, I've had varying success this past week because of the holiday and travel.
But I keep trying.

And that's where *I* am at.

Keep keeping on!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Sylvie,

Giving up coffee was easier than giving up soda. When I first gave soda up, I had headaches and was moody. Two weeks after I gave up coffee, I have had no headaches or real cravings for it. I think getting those teeth pulled was a good thing; even though I can only have semi soft foods for another week. If I had known now, what I knew when I started drinking soda or coffee, I wouldn't. That mess has caused me more issues with my teeth and body that I don't like. I cannot remember if I already posted this; but I was telling Ruff one day, that when I would have my morning coffee; I would start with a 12oz Starbucks cup and add two tablespoons of creamer. The coffee is 2 calories for each 12oz and the creamer is 35 calories for each tablespoon. Already, I have consumed 72 calories just in coffee. I would have atleast two cups of coffee every morning. This adds up to 5 calories for coffee and 140 calories for the creamer. Multiply that by seven days and you get: 35 calories for coffee and 980 calories for the creamer. Total calories consumed in my morning coffee: 1015. Muliply that by four weeks and you get: 4,060 calories...That is an additional pound every month...No wonder I am feeling much better and less bloated.

Good Luck today and have fun,

Zimmeh


i sooo agree with Jo's post...
i am not diabetic, but can chime in just with how getting off soda and fruit juices has made 'me' feel.. Prior to doing so, i always felt so sluggish and blah, and for every soda and juice i drank, it only increased my thirst.. i didn't realize any of this (even though i am sure i was told muchly) until i gave it all up..

But, just at the beginning of my finally getting serious about getting healthy, i did some Math.. At work, we have access to a juice machine, where we can pour glasses of juice at any 'ol time.. During a 3 hour shift, i would grab a styrofoam glass, and pour myself a glass of juice, drink it down and pour another.. and i would do this probably a good 6 or 7 times during my 3 hour shift.. Now, imagine days i worked even longer.. When i did the math for how many calories i was drinking in the run of a day, not including what i ate, it was mindblowing ... And it's actually what really gave me that push to give the soda & juice up..

Now that i'm drinking water so much,i don't have that excessive thirst anymore, and actually feel like my thirst gets quenched which is a great feeling.. It will be really hard to give them up at first Matthew, but keep strong.. It took me about 3-4 weeks because i drank only soda and juices so excessively - but once i got through those weeks, i don't even really crave those so much anymore.. And you'll feel great too! my energy level changed drastically just with dropping soda and juice from my diet.

PS - welcome back Matthew!
(((hugggggz)))

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am slowly eating semi soft foods and no one at work is allowing me to have any form of sweets... :) Thank goodness for a pushy boss-the only time you will hear me say that-. Yesterday was my long day; I worked from 6am to 1p at my part time job and then from 3p to 11:30p lastnight at the hotel. I had all day:

Breakfast: A 1/4 cup of oatmeal
No snack

Lunch: Asiago bagel from Panera Bread
No snack

Dinner: Mashed potatoes about 1/2 a cup
Snack: Three Fig Newtons

Between jobs: Out of habit, I went to Starbucks and ordered a grande iced coffee, without the ice, and had two sips and threw the rest of it away... Three weeks ago, I wouldn't have thrown my coffee away and this is my body's way of saying, "you don't need that shit anymore". When I have a craving for sweets, I break out a Fig Newton and much on that. It has more nutrients my body needs...To bad I cannot have any nuts or I would be snacking on some raw almonds.

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

[Sparkle]

Good Morning Sylvie,

Giving up coffee was easier than giving up soda. When I first gave soda up, I had headaches and was moody. Two weeks after I gave up coffee, I have had no headaches or real cravings for it. I think getting those teeth pulled was a good thing; even though I can only have semi soft foods for another week. If I had known now, what I knew when I started drinking soda or coffee, I wouldn't. That mess has caused me more issues with my teeth and body that I don't like. I cannot remember if I already posted this; but I was telling Ruff one day, that when I would have my morning coffee; I would start with a 12oz Starbucks cup and add two tablespoons of creamer. The coffee is 2 calories for each 12oz and the creamer is 35 calories for each tablespoon. Already, I have consumed 72 calories just in coffee. I would have atleast two cups of coffee every morning. This adds up to 5 calories for coffee and 140 calories for the creamer. Multiply that by seven days and you get: 35 calories for coffee and 980 calories for the creamer. Total calories consumed in my morning coffee: 1015. Muliply that by four weeks and you get: 4,060 calories...That is an additional pound every month...No wonder I am feeling much better and less bloated.

Good Luck today and have fun,

Zimmeh

The creamer is killer!

I recently discovered I was consuming up to 240calories a day from half & half alone (in my 3 cups of coffee each morning).
40 calories a go (for 2Tbl) and I was having more than 2Tbls in each cup. :| It was shocking.

I've not given up my morning coffee but I have become stringent in my measuring of half & half.

[Zimmeh]

I know and my roommate doesn't measure the amount of creamer he puts into this coffee...I was using non dairy creamer from Coffee Mate...

My dentist is the one who advised me to give up coffee after having my teeth pulled and then I will be getting braces in January..Go me...I am going to enjoy baby food...

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

The creamer is killer!

I recently discovered I was consuming up to 240calories a day from half & half alone (in my 3 cups of coffee each morning).
40 calories a go (for 2Tbl) and I was having more than 2Tbls in each cup. :| It was shocking.

I've not given up my morning coffee but I have become stringent in my measuring of half & half.

[Medusa]

My wedding ring almost fits again!

I havent been able to wear it for 2 years because I have sausage fingers and when I gain weight, they seem to be the first thing to swell up.

I can now get my ring all the way on and off but cant wear it full time until I lose another 15 or so pounds becauser the band is so thick that it makes my fingers swell up if I wear it for more than a minute or two now.

This is a major happy dance for me (and Jackhammer!)!!

[foxyshaman]

Gemme... Delighted to see you in here. I, along with many others, will cheer you on. I raise one little fox paw and promise not to haggle you if I don't see you post...:canadian: Now whether you want to trust a fox....

Today is a great #1 day. Seize it. Enjoy it.

[foxyshaman]

I loves that I just loves that!!!


My wedding ring almost fits again!

I havent been able to wear it for 2 years because I have sausage fingers and when I gain weight, they seem to be the first thing to swell up.

I can now get my ring all the way on and off but cant wear it full time until I lose another 15 or so pounds becauser the band is so thick that it makes my fingers swell up if I wear it for more than a minute or two now.

This is a major happy dance for me (and Jackhammer!)!!

[Zimmeh]

Congratulations!!!! Joining in the happy dance!

Zimmeh

My wedding ring almost fits again!

I havent been able to wear it for 2 years because I have sausage fingers and when I gain weight, they seem to be the first thing to swell up.

I can now get my ring all the way on and off but cant wear it full time until I lose another 15 or so pounds becauser the band is so thick that it makes my fingers swell up if I wear it for more than a minute or two now.

This is a major happy dance for me (and Jackhammer!)!!

[foxyshaman]

Matthew wonderful to see you back here with loads of enthusiasm. I have every faith in you and your changes.



Hi everyone,

I hope your all doing well tonight. Well its been almost 5 days since I started watching what I've been eating and drinking, and I have to say that I'm noticing a HUGE difference in alot of things. Other than a 500ml bottle of Sprite today, I have had nothing but water and tea (and a glass or two of vegetable cocktail). I was at Wal-Mart today and before I decided to go with the Sprite I checked the sugar contents ~ 24. Thats bad enough but not as bad as the bottle of 7-Up that I checked out; sugar content ............. 70? OMG I think I almost went into diabetic shock reading that label so thank goodness I didn't even take a second look at that 7-Up. I was even checking out the juices too and those sugars ranged from 24 to 40.

I've been out every single day this week so far and I can actually feel that My body has changed even just abit over the last few days ~ once I have My gym membership squared away I will be working out for all its worth, not letting it go to waste. I can see a new Me on the horizon, and no matter how long it takes and how much I have to put into this I'm in it for the long haul ......... I'm excited to get this going :)

[foxyshaman]

Zimmeh, do you have to be so blunt about my one last love filled addiction?? Do you?? Do you?? :hamactor:

:rrose: for you... I will give you :rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose: and more if you don't tell my goodie two shoes side the benefits of giving up coffee....

:blink:


Good Morning Sylvie,

Giving up coffee was easier than giving up soda. When I first gave soda up, I had headaches and was moody. Two weeks after I gave up coffee, I have had no headaches or real cravings for it. I think getting those teeth pulled was a good thing; even though I can only have semi soft foods for another week. If I had known now, what I knew when I started drinking soda or coffee, I wouldn't. That mess has caused me more issues with my teeth and body that I don't like. I cannot remember if I already posted this; but I was telling Ruff one day, that when I would have my morning coffee; I would start with a 12oz Starbucks cup and add two tablespoons of creamer. The coffee is 2 calories for each 12oz and the creamer is 35 calories for each tablespoon. Already, I have consumed 72 calories just in coffee. I would have atleast two cups of coffee every morning. This adds up to 5 calories for coffee and 140 calories for the creamer. Multiply that by seven days and you get: 35 calories for coffee and 980 calories for the creamer. Total calories consumed in my morning coffee: 1015. Muliply that by four weeks and you get: 4,060 calories...That is an additional pound every month...No wonder I am feeling much better and less bloated.

Good Luck today and have fun,

Zimmeh

[Zimmeh]

Thank you and I won't tell if you don't..shhhh...:angel:

:rose: for you!

I am leaving for work and have a great day!

Zimmeh

Zimmeh, do you have to be so blunt about my one last love filled addiction?? Do you?? Do you?? :hamactor:

:rrose: for you... I will give you :rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose: and more if you don't tell my goodie two shoes side the benefits of giving up coffee....

:blink:

[Leigh]

Hi Matthew,

I'm so glad to hear that you're back on track...and I'm still going to give you my "one diabetic to another" speech....soda and fruit juice are almost the same to a diabetic. Sure, the juice has nutrients (which is good), but it's loaded with sugar...and none of the fruit fiber that slows down the absorption of it and keeps you from spiking blood sugars.

Water is fabulous. Tea is fabulous. That veggie juice is fabulous.
I'd stay away from all soda and fruit juice.

Eat your fruit whole....and enjoy it. In that form, you get all the nutrients, the benefits of the fiber, and less of the bad effect of the sugar.

By the way....apples are an awesome food for diabetics (and anyone). There's quite a bit of evidence that the natural pectin in apples (along with the fiber) actually helps control blood sugar levels. They make a wonderful snack for us. :)

I'm really glad to have someone who is also diabetic to talk to Jo, I mean yeah My parents are both diabetic as well but only watch their diets sometimes so having someone to talk to who actually watches alot more will help to keep Me in line as well as give Me another support. I had that bottle of Sprite yesterday and it was good but I felt better afterwards when I had water. I have not touched fruit juice in like 2 weeks and I'm not really missing it. I did find diet or low calorie fruit juices that have less than 10g of sugar ~ would those be okay, or just avoid it all together? I do have apples in the house but they are almost gone so I will buy more tomorrow (I still have a couple left).

I've been drinking water and tea for almost a week and I am feeling a BIG difference in alot of ways. I had some of that vegetable juice last night and damn now I remember why I love that stuff. Those have been My drinks of choice for 5 days now exactly and I don't see Myself going back to pop anytime soon (and probably never again). I am going to be going for more walks and will be going tomorrow to get My gym membership fully activated so by this weekend I will be able to begin working out :)

Good Morning everyone ♥

first of all, welcome back Gemme!! December 1st does seem like a great day to get started back at it again.. A lot of people i talk to at work AND my mother all say, yes they need to get at it again but will wait til after the holidays... So kudos to you, and to us all who keep at it day in and day out, eh! The holidays are going to be a difficult time, but we can do this!

As for me, December 1st is going to be my restart day too.. Why you ask? Well, this has been a hard week for me, i gained 2 lbs, which feels crushing after losing 65 lbs.. But it's only 2 lbs, right? But also, i've felt so completely unmotivated this week, it's as though i just do enough to say i'm doing something, but it's not really what i should be.. my portion control has been awful, my cravings and obsessing is through the roof, and each day has had a set of challenges and i keep setting myself up, over and over again... So no wonder i'm in such a pickle..

Its never easy to get started with our diet regimens, especially around the holidays but this can be the most crucial time for us to stay on track. Around this time of the year I think its so easy for us to throw ourselves off track and justify it but that can be what really plays havoc with our weight loss. If we can stay on track and continue to do what we need to do to ensure we are healthy and happy, then we know that we can do anything we set our mind to :)


i sooo agree with Jo's post...
i am not diabetic, but can chime in just with how getting off soda and fruit juices has made 'me' feel.. Prior to doing so, i always felt so sluggish and blah, and for every soda and juice i drank, it only increased my thirst.. i didn't realize any of this (even though i am sure i was told muchly) until i gave it all up..

Now that i'm drinking water so much,i don't have that excessive thirst anymore, and actually feel like my thirst gets quenched which is a great feeling.. It will be really hard to give them up at first Matthew, but keep strong.. It took me about 3-4 weeks because i drank only soda and juices so excessively - but once i got through those weeks, i don't even really crave those so much anymore.. And you'll feel great too! my energy level changed drastically just with dropping soda and juice from my diet.

PS - welcome back Matthew!
(((hugggggz)))

I haven't actually really craved any kind of soda since I stopped drinking it, the water seems to keep Me more than full so even at supper time I'm eating less. I'm slowly getting used to the taste of water but I still dont like it ~ even with that being said, I still keep drinking it cuz I know its better for Me :)

((((((((((((((((sylvie)))))))))))))))) :rrose:

Good Morning Everyone,

Between jobs: Out of habit, I went to Starbucks and ordered a grande iced coffee, without the ice, and had two sips and threw the rest of it away... Three weeks ago, I wouldn't have thrown my coffee away and this is my body's way of saying, "you don't need that shit anymore". When I have a craving for sweets, I break out a Fig Newton and much on that. It has more nutrients my body needs...To bad I cannot have any nuts or I would be snacking on some raw almonds.

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

On Monday after not having pop for 2 days I was at a meeting for a college I want to attend and the guy offered Me a can of pop so I said sure why not ........ I drank half of it and chucked the other half cuz it suddenly became a shock to My system ~ I simply could not finish it anymore. That a far cry from when I couldnt even go 5 minutes without a sip of pop now I've gone 5 days! I feel better and plan on sticking to what I am doing :)

Matthew wonderful to see you back here with loads of enthusiasm. I have every faith in you and your changes.

Thank you foxy, its good to know that even the times when I dont have faith in Myself that others do ............ its a big help thats for sure :)

[LadyRain]

The creamer is killer!

I recently discovered I was consuming up to 240calories a day from half & half alone (in my 3 cups of coffee each morning).
40 calories a go (for 2Tbl) and I was having more than 2Tbls in each cup. :| It was shocking.

I've not given up my morning coffee but I have become stringent in my measuring of half & half.

I gave up half and half and droped my colesterol over 100 pts...........

[Cowboi]

Just got home from the gym. Found out this afternoon that my trainer will be leaving town. I am soooooo sad. Now I have to start looking for a new one. I think I will wait till afer the holidays.
Any whooo had a great workout. Arms are like noodles. Cardio done. Meeting some friends for dinner tonight.
Hope y'all had a good day!!! Keep up the good work!

[Zimmeh]

I am going to have tomato soup for dinner tonight with chocolate milk. I weighed myself today and I am down to 162lbs! :)

Zimmeh

[Leigh]

YAY for teh Zimmeh :D

[Zimmeh]

It is from the soft to semi solid food diet.

Zimmeh

YAY for teh Zimmeh :D

[Rockinonahigh]

Hi Matt glad u r back and doing well,makeing a choice to do something and sticking with it is a state of mind that commits anyone to doing what is best for them,u know we are all in this together and will suport eachother in this crazy weight loss choice.
Today is the first day I have fely near human since my back went on the fritz,hope I didnt over do but it was good to do something but deal with the misery of it.I played catch up for the two weeks of laying around on meds..still on them but up and going as each day dawns,I got all the christmas stuff done and over for this year,bought groserys then put them away.I even played with the fur kid for a while then we took a walk,I wanted to work out but didnt want to push it..pool is tonight so I gotta keep it together.
As for coffee creamer I use community club creamer its only 10 calories pr teaspoon and 1 carb..I usely only drink two cups in the morning tho every now and again I drink soome in the evenings.Now with soda,I have a can now and then but rarely drink the whole thing,some say they get hungry drinking sodas but it dosent do that to me.The one thing I have to watch is I love hot chocklate especaly before I go to bed,the instant stuff has near 24 carbs a cup so its a now and then thing.

[Sparkle]

I meant to post this link earlier, this is a company that makes zero calorie salad dressings. The dressings I've tried (Balsamic, Italian, Caesar) are all really great, I was surprised to see they were zero calories and made with all natural ingredients.

http://www.waldenfarms.com/products/dressings.htmll

They also have a number of sweet sauces and syrups. I've not tried those, I detest the flavour of artificial sweeteners and it seems most of those products use splenda.

These are carried in my local Stop & Shop market, I'm not sure what their distribution is otherwise.

[PinkieLee]

Good morning y'all & happy Friday!

Well the other night, D noticed how horribly baggy my jeans were. So, she said let's go to shopping. Ugh, shopping for clothes with me is usually hit or miss. If I try something on and it doesn't fit, I get discouraged and then my attitude gets shot to hell.

Well, we started out at JcPenneys. We started looking though the jeans and I picked up my old size.... D snatched them out of my hands and said no. She handed me another size and I stomped off to the dressing room, knowing they weren't gonna fit. Low & behold, they slipped right on! She came back with 2 other brands and they fit perfectly, too!

So, long story short, I've officially gone down 2 sizes in my weight loss journey so far :) Sometimes, it's the mini milestones that keep you motivated... yep, mine was a new pair of favorite jeans!

[JustJo]

:cheer:

Two sizes down is fantastic!
Congratulations!!


Good morning y'all & happy Friday!

Well the other night, D noticed how horribly baggy my jeans were. So, she said let's go to shopping. Ugh, shopping for clothes with me is usually hit or miss. If I try something on and it doesn't fit, I get discouraged and then my attitude gets shot to hell.

Well, we started out at JcPenneys. We started looking though the jeans and I picked up my old size.... D snatched them out of my hands and said no. She handed me another size and I stomped off to the dressing room, knowing they weren't gonna fit. Low & behold, they slipped right on! She came back with 2 other brands and they fit perfectly, too!

So, long story short, I've officially gone down 2 sizes in my weight loss journey so far :) Sometimes, it's the mini milestones that keep you motivated... yep, mine was a new pair of favorite jeans!

[PinkieLee]

:cheer:

Two sizes down is fantastic!
Congratulations!!

awwww THANK YOU so much! Sometimes I get discouraged if the scale doesn't show a loss... at least I know that progress is being made if my clothes are fitting differently.

[Zimmeh]

Congratulations!!!!

Zimmeh

Good morning y'all & happy Friday!

Well the other night, D noticed how horribly baggy my jeans were. So, she said let's go to shopping. Ugh, shopping for clothes with me is usually hit or miss. If I try something on and it doesn't fit, I get discouraged and then my attitude gets shot to hell.

Well, we started out at JcPenneys. We started looking though the jeans and I picked up my old size.... D snatched them out of my hands and said no. She handed me another size and I stomped off to the dressing room, knowing they weren't gonna fit. Low & behold, they slipped right on! She came back with 2 other brands and they fit perfectly, too!

So, long story short, I've officially gone down 2 sizes in my weight loss journey so far :) Sometimes, it's the mini milestones that keep you motivated... yep, mine was a new pair of favorite jeans!

[foxyshaman]

Clothes shopping discouragement... Lordy sista I know that song!!

Two Sizes!!!! :happyjump: :barmartini:

Good morning y'all & happy Friday!

Well the other night, D noticed how horribly baggy my jeans were. So, she said let's go to shopping. Ugh, shopping for clothes with me is usually hit or miss. If I try something on and it doesn't fit, I get discouraged and then my attitude gets shot to hell.

Well, we started out at JcPenneys. We started looking though the jeans and I picked up my old size.... D snatched them out of my hands and said no. She handed me another size and I stomped off to the dressing room, knowing they weren't gonna fit. Low & behold, they slipped right on! She came back with 2 other brands and they fit perfectly, too!

So, long story short, I've officially gone down 2 sizes in my weight loss journey so far :) Sometimes, it's the mini milestones that keep you motivated... yep, mine was a new pair of favorite jeans!

[Gemme]

Congrats, Pinkie! Clothes shopping, especially pants, is so hard for me. I experience the discouragement you spoke of, even when I'm healthier. It's the bane of the pear shaped woman.

Ebon and I did pretty well yesterday. We had more structured meals with more finite proportions. We also took a short walk in the midst of our movie marathon and then worked out for half an hour at the end of our day.

I'm proud to say that I ddn't give into the munchies, even though sitting in front of the TV is a trigger for me to start shoveling it in. Eyes on screen, disengage brain is how it usually works for me. I've downed pints....multiple....while watching a show.

So, yay for us and yay for everyone else.

[Zimmeh]

Woohoo Gemme!!!! You can do it!

Zimmeh


Congrats, Pinkie! Clothes shopping, especially pants, is so hard for me. I experience the discouragement you spoke of, even when I'm healthier. It's the bane of the pear shaped woman.

Ebon and I did pretty well yesterday. We had more structured meals with more finite proportions. We also took a short walk in the midst of our movie marathon and then worked out for half an hour at the end of our day.

I'm proud to say that I ddn't give into the munchies, even though sitting in front of the TV is a trigger for me to start shoveling it in. Eyes on screen, disengage brain is how it usually works for me. I've downed pints....multiple....while watching a show.

So, yay for us and yay for everyone else.

[DapperButch]

Good morning y'all & happy Friday!

Well the other night, D noticed how horribly baggy my jeans were. So, she said let's go to shopping. Ugh, shopping for clothes with me is usually hit or miss. If I try something on and it doesn't fit, I get discouraged and then my attitude gets shot to hell.

Well, we started out at JcPenneys. We started looking though the jeans and I picked up my old size.... D snatched them out of my hands and said no. She handed me another size and I stomped off to the dressing room, knowing they weren't gonna fit. Low & behold, they slipped right on! She came back with 2 other brands and they fit perfectly, too!

So, long story short, I've officially gone down 2 sizes in my weight loss journey so far :) Sometimes, it's the mini milestones that keep you motivated... yep, mine was a new pair of favorite jeans!

Mini milestone? 2 sizes is a HUGE MILESTONE!!!! CONGRATS!

[Cowboi]

Good Morning Peeps!!!! Just got home from the gym. Got that endorphin high going!!!! I am ready for my day!!!!
I trust you are ready for yours!!

Pre workout supps
Gaspari Superpump Max.
1000 mg Glutamine
Anavite vitamins
Grenade fat burner

Intra workout
Xtend BCAA drink

Post workout
Myofusion Cookies and cream protein pwd
Vitargo
Concret creatine

Have a great Saturday!!!

[Diavolo]

Good Morning Peeps!!!! Just got home from the gym. Got that endorphin high going!!!! I am ready for my day!!!!
I trust you are ready for yours!!

Pre workout supps
Gaspari Superpump Max.
1000 mg Glutamine
Anavite vitamins
Grenade fat burner

Intra workout
Xtend BCAA drink

Post workout
Myofusion Cookies and cream protein pwd
Vitargo
Concret creatine

Have a great Saturday!!!

Wow, that's a lot of product. What are you working towards?

[JustJo]

Good morning healthy friends :)

So, I was browsing the gallery a moment ago...and happened to peek at our friend Cowboi's pics. If you want some inspiration...go look at last year to this year.

I am IMPRESSED! You look great Cowboi! :)



Good Morning Peeps!!!! Just got home from the gym. Got that endorphin high going!!!! I am ready for my day!!!!
I trust you are ready for yours!!

*snip*

Have a great Saturday!!!

[Cowboi]

Good morning healthy friends :)

So, I was browsing the gallery a moment ago...and happened to peek at our friend Cowboi's pics. If you want some inspiration...go look at last year to this year.

I am IMPRESSED! You look great Cowboi! :)

Thank you very much!!!!

[Cowboi]

Wow, that's a lot of product. What are you working towards?

Fat loss and building muscle.

[Kelt]

Fat loss and building muscle.

Clearly it is working. :cheesy:

You look great!

[Cowboi]

Clearly it is working. :cheesy:

You look great!

Thank you!

[Cowboi]

Having a meal. Roast chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1 cup brussel sprouts. H2O.

[*Anya*]

I have not posted in here for a bit. I was in GA over Thanksgiving in the boonies where I had no 3G (no Iphone* sniff)* and internet only on my daughter's family computer.

The family does not eat turkey on Thanksgiving. They pretty much only love chicken breasts on the grill:linecook: (good) and ham (not so good). We had ham for Thanksgiving. There was no pumpkin pie-they do not like it (good) and had brownies for desert-which I did not touch (also good).

Regardless, I came home with 1.5 pounds regained of the 2 I had just lost. I was really good about my own eating, in spite of their menus but I do know the salt from ham at a couple of meals did not help me much.

Damn.

I have lost the 1/2 pound and am bound and determined to loose 2 more this week.

My body holds onto fat as though I were on an island and there was no food to be had.:theisland:

Increasing walking, stairs and exercises to try to compensate.

I just refuse to give into my metabolism!

Congrats to all that have had successes since I last posted and keep the faith for those that have not-yet-:)

Hugs,

[JustJo]

I got a pleasant shock at this morning's weigh in. I have dropped 3 pounds. :)

Then I started to wonder why...because I'm a data geek, and I haven't been doing anything differently....but have had much better weight loss the last two weeks than in previous weeks. I'm eating the same....not working out more...

And then it hit me....I'm no longer taking Actos for my diabetes...which my original doctor had warned me (oh so long ago) would make it hard to lose weight. So, in a weird way...improving my diet made me lose a little weight and improve my health enough to get off Actos...and the fringe benefit is that it will be easier to lose weight....and improve my diabetes even further.

So....yea! I'm within 10 lbs of my first major goal....and a weight I haven't seen in years. :cheesy:

[Rockinonahigh]

For breakfast I had two scrambled eggs with cheese sprinkled over them,oe slice of whole wheat sugar free bread with a very light spread of grape jelly.
For lunch I had a gator poboy...it was really good too,they put lots of tomato amd lettus in it and the gator was cooked just right.u bet I will have anotherr one one of these days.
Dinner tonight will be baked chicken and salad.

[Zimmeh]

Congrats Jo Jo!


Zimmeh

I got a pleasant shock at this morning's weigh in. I have dropped 3 pounds. :)

Then I started to wonder why...because I'm a data geek, and I haven't been doing anything differently....but have had much better weight loss the last two weeks than in previous weeks. I'm eating the same....not working out more...

And then it hit me....I'm no longer taking Actos for my diabetes...which my original doctor had warned me (oh so long ago) would make it hard to lose weight. So, in a weird way...improving my diet made me lose a little weight and improve my health enough to get off Actos...and the fringe benefit is that it will be easier to lose weight....and improve my diabetes even further.

So....yea! I'm within 10 lbs of my first major goal....and a weight I haven't seen in years. :cheesy:

[Zimmeh]

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It has been six days since I have had meat and I'm enjoying it! Also, in light of the fact that was brought to my attention, I will no longer say where I shop. I am over getting pm's in regards to my choice of restaurant for lunch/dinner.

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

[Zimmeh]

I have lost another 2lbs this week...Five pounds gone since I went to the dentist...

Having dinner tonight with friend's!

Have a wonderful day,

Zimmeh

[JustJo]

Hello healthy peeps....just checking it to see how everyone is doing. :)

I'm still on track with the eating plan...and still need to do more exercise (sigh)...

Today's lunch is a salad without lettuce (since I ran out...oops)...and I'm rapidly deciding I like it better! Ingredients today are:

2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
big handful cauliflower, diced
handful of radishes, diced (do you see a pattern here? lol )
half a cucumber, diced
half a can of cannelini beans, drained and rinsed...right out of the can
about a third of a can of black olives, drained
and a good splash of homemade olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing


Yummy!!

[turasultana]

i've been very very bad and gained a few pounds as the weight watcher scale last week told me. (I went on vacation to Turkey and ate and ate.., then came back for Thanksgiving and ate and ate..).

This week the scale said down 3.8 so i've almost lost what I gained. Hopefully by next week I'll have a net loss!

[Leigh]

Hey everyone,

Well I saw an advertisement for PGX weight loss on tv so I went to their website and signed up for their free tools including e-books, weight loss strategies as well as journals and more. I've started to read the Vice Busting Diet e-book and plan on using the site to help kick start My weight loss ~ it worth a try, so why not right? Looks promising so far but I'm going to keep on with what I am doing right now plus soon I will be starting to work out (which I'm pretty excited about). I also re-joined SparkPeople as well cuz I hadn't logged into My other profile in awhile so I made a new one and will be using that as well ............ whatever it takes to kick start this weight loss and gets things going is what I am going to do :)

I hope everyone is keeping on with their weight loss, one day at a time!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I attempted to eat solid food again lastnight, it was a peanut butter sandwich. To my dismay, my mouth started hurting again and now I will be in the dentist's chair on Thursday. My weight loss is going to continue until the wounds in my mouth heal.

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

[foxyshaman]

Good Morning Everyone,

I attempted to eat solid food again lastnight, it was a peanut butter sandwich. To my dismay, my mouth started hurting again and now I will be in the dentist's chair on Thursday. My weight loss is going to continue until the wounds in my mouth heal.

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

Ahhhh that just sucks. :toothache: And a peanut butter sandwich to boot. I used to love those two things, especially together!! I am not sure what you have to get done on Thursday, but it is my sincerest wish that it speeds you well on your way to where you are supposed to go.
:gimmehug: Zimmeh.

[PinkieLee]

Good morning happy & healthy peeps!

Well, it seems like we are all still moving forward on this healthy living journey... and that's a great thing! Don't forget, just because you might have a bad day, doesn't mean you blow this whole journey. Each day is a new chance to begin anew... so don't give up! **yep, that's a lil' pep talk for myself, too**

I've been doing pretty good, eating healtier & staying within my points range. On the days when I might not track my food, I do my best to pick healthier options... whether it's at home or at a restaurant.

My mom & I went to Galveston this past weekend. Some of the food choices might have been the best, but we both managed to do ok.... we split most of our entrees when we ate out (mexican food for lunch and broiled seafood for dinner ~ the portions are always too big for one. Hey, even saved us a lil' money :) I believe my lil' momma walked my legs off this weekend... we walked at least 5 miles during our trip!

Anyway, I just wanted to check in and hold myself accountable. Meals planned for today...

Breakfast:
Raisin bran cereal with 2% milk
a banana
coffee with a splash of eggnog creamer (yummy)

Lunch:
a grilled chicken spinach salad with light raspberry vineagarette dressing

Snacks:
yogurt
and/or fruit

Dinner:
No clue yet... maybe soup & a salad

Have a great day y'all :)

[foxyshaman]

Hmmmm...okay so I just got back from my WW meeting. I missed last week. I do that, I miss things sometimes. But I know my body, and how to count. I re-learnt how to count. I know shocking that I forgot and whatnot... I blame my red tail... I could say my blonde hair... but I really hate blonde jokes, like really hate them. Ending derail...

In my absence they changed the WW points AGAIN. So I went from 29 pts, to 26 pts/day. Which is not such a bad thing... at all. But:glasses: I don't see where I said they could change things in my absence. :hamactor:

Anyway, down another 2 lbs. Which makes me quite happy. I am now 6 away from my Jan 6 goal. If I keep this up I will probably beat my deadline. However, I also may have just jinxed myself. I do believe getting knocked down three points will have an affect on my weight loss schedule.

Is it cheating if you don't add your exercise points in?? I don't think so. But that would be a rule... and well sometimes Foxes just don't take to rules very well. I have only heard that about myself once... possibly twice. But certainly no more than that.

I want to share my super yummy soup recipe with you...

1 broth thingy - I use vege
2 large sour apples
1 big butternut squash
3 cups of carrots
3 celery sticks
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves (oh yeah baby keep away the colds)
1 small head of cauliflower (cause I had to use it and i hate it raw)
1 yellow bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper (I hate green peppers so they won't be in my soups!!)
1/2 cup lentils
1 super large jalapeno
1 tablespoon curry
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp lemon pepper

I bake the squash with 1 tbsp of olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika (yup I like this little spice, its red) and a sprinkle of cloves. Bake until tender...

Toss it all into the slow cooker and voila... yummy filling soup. I like to puree it.. but some like their soup chunky. I don't judge... you can have it that way if you need to...

Ending book....now

[Cowboi]

Good morning to to all!!! I don't have to be at work till 830 today!!! Got some extra sleep. I am up, having my brekkie.
4 scrambled egg whites
1/4 cup oatmeal
black coffee
will have my supps in about 30 mins.

I hope y'all have a kick a$$ hump day!!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I decided to give baby food a try since my dentist recommended it. I have to say, that crap is nasty. I picked up some corn, peas, red kidney beans and rice at work lastnight and I tossed all of the baby food. I am looking forward to the dentist today and I will be having lunch with a friend, before I go; I just won't be eating. My stomach is starting to shrink again and I have no appetite except for breakfast and maybe dinner. This is what freaked my dentist out on Tuesday.

Have a great day and keep warm,

Zimmeh

[sylvie]

Zimmy, please take care of you ♥ i worry..
Are you still taking the Ensure for nutrients? While it's great to have the tummy/appetite shrink, please be careful ..

Do i sound like a mother hen? i'm sorry.. i know since going to the Dentist it's been difficult, but skipping meals isn't good, for sure.. just looking out for you , xox!!

[PinkieLee]

Good Morning Everyone,

I decided to give baby food a try since my dentist recommended it. I have to say, that crap is nasty. I picked up some corn, peas, red kidney beans and rice at work lastnight and I tossed all of the baby food. I am looking forward to the dentist today and I will be having lunch with a friend, before I go; I just won't be eating. My stomach is starting to shrink again and I have no appetite except for breakfast and maybe dinner. This is what freaked my dentist out on Tuesday.



Have a great day and keep warm,

Zimmeh


OUCH! That doesn't sound like any fun for you at all Zimmeh! What about trying some soft foods like mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes or baked squash? Breakfast maybe some oatmeal? At least that kind of stuff would keep you full throughout the day. I hope you feel better soon honey!

Also, be sure to take a multi vitamin, too.

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone...

This morning i am finally feeling back on track, or well..GETTING there anyway.. The last 2 weeks have been downright difficult, but i am picking myself up, brushing myself off and putting myself back on the right path..

i need this - i need to get my mind & my soul back into this..
i was feeling so fabulous everyday and lately i've been feeling sluggish and unmotivated & continually setting myself up.. Not good, because it spiralled out of control and it's been 2 weeks of challenging days..

So, today i am officially back in this ...
i ate a well balanced breakfast, just ate my morning snack.
Am about to get changed and do my workout, because i go back to work in 2 hours and work through to this evening.

i am currently cooking chicken in the slow cooker which will be ready once i am home tonight.. i'll steam some veggies, and eat that along with brown basmati.. For lunch i am having homemade fishcakes, 2 small ones along with a salad :)

Feeling pretty good about today, i am just being extremely mindful of the food i am putting in my mouth, and mindful of the foods around me (at work & here at home) so i'm not setting myself up.. i'm quite sensitive today still.. so being careful is very important right now..

my goals for today:
- drink a lot of water
- a good workout
- start the 28 day bootcamp challenge on SparkPeople again
- well balanced meals & snacks, and proper portions!

i am smiling today, because i have the ability to pick myself up and give this a go again..i have great tools that i can use each day, & feeling that motivation again..

The good news is, while i gained those 2 lbs, i lost those 2 lbs and am back at 67 lbs lost.. But, in my 2 weeks of challenges i am very grateful i didn't fall so hard that i lost sense of myself, my journey and gained much more weight back.. So i'm in a good place to keep this going, and i will!

Thanks for the sharing everyone, i'm grateful for ALL of you & congratulations on all your accomplishments.. LOVE this thread!
♥♥♥

[Zimmeh]

When I would eat mashed potatoes, they would get stuck up in the wounds. I have been eating yogurt and veggies and brushing my teeth like mad. I want to be able to eat by my 38th birthday which is in three weeks.

How are you doing?

Zimmeh

OUCH! That doesn't sound like any fun for you at all Zimmeh! What about trying some soft foods like mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes or baked squash? Breakfast maybe some oatmeal? At least that kind of stuff would keep you full throughout the day. I hope you feel better soon honey!

Also, be sure to take a multi vitamin, too.

[Zimmeh]

I was doing the Ensure drinks but it was to costly. So I have been keeping up my calcium and nutrients. I have been eating warm soup, potatoes, rice, soft veggies and yogurt. I have lost 6lbs so far.

How are you?

Zimmeh


Zimmy, please take care of you ♥ i worry..
Are you still taking the Ensure for nutrients? While it's great to have the tummy/appetite shrink, please be careful ..

Do i sound like a mother hen? i'm sorry.. i know since going to the Dentist it's been difficult, but skipping meals isn't good, for sure.. just looking out for you , xox!!

[PinkieLee]

Good Morning everyone...

This morning i am finally feeling back on track, or well..GETTING there anyway.. The last 2 weeks have been downright difficult, but i am picking myself up, brushing myself off and putting myself back on the right path..

i need this - i need to get my mind & my soul back into this..
i was feeling so fabulous everyday and lately i've been feeling sluggish and unmotivated & continually setting myself up.. Not good, because it spiralled out of control and it's been 2 weeks of challenging days..

So, today i am officially back in this ...
i ate a well balanced breakfast, just ate my morning snack.
Am about to get changed and do my workout, because i go back to work in 2 hours and work through to this evening.

i am currently cooking chicken in the slow cooker which will be ready once i am home tonight.. i'll steam some veggies, and eat that along with brown basmati.. For lunch i am having homemade fishcakes, 2 small ones along with a salad :)

Feeling pretty good about today, i am just being extremely mindful of the food i am putting in my mouth, and mindful of the foods around me (at work & here at home) so i'm not setting myself up.. i'm quite sensitive today still.. so being careful is very important right now..

my goals for today:
- drink a lot of water
- a good workout
- start the 28 day bootcamp challenge on SparkPeople again
- well balanced meals & snacks, and proper portions!

i am smiling today, because i have the ability to pick myself up and give this a go again..i have great tools that i can use each day, & feeling that motivation again..

The good news is, while i gained those 2 lbs, i lost those 2 lbs and am back at 67 lbs lost.. But, in my 2 weeks of challenges i am very grateful i didn't fall so hard that i lost sense of myself, my journey and gained much more weight back.. So i'm in a good place to keep this going, and i will!

Thanks for the sharing everyone, i'm grateful for ALL of you & congratulations on all your accomplishments.. LOVE this thread!
♥♥♥


((((((sylvie)))))))))) good for you my friend! I glad to see you've been able to overcome those rough couple of weeks and regain your focus! You are one determined woman... nothing is gonna stand in your way!

[foxyshaman]

Good Morning everyone...

.....

i am smiling today, because i have the ability to pick myself up and give this a go again..i have great tools that i can use each day, & feeling that motivation again..

The good news is, while i gained those 2 lbs, i lost those 2 lbs and am back at 67 lbs lost.. But, in my 2 weeks of challenges i am very grateful i didn't fall so hard that i lost sense of myself, my journey and gained much more weight back.. So i'm in a good place to keep this going, and i will!

Thanks for the sharing everyone, i'm grateful for ALL of you & congratulations on all your accomplishments.. LOVE this thread!
♥♥♥

Sylvie, we do have the ability to pick ourselves up and give it a go again. It is a process not an event. I am glad you checked in. I had you in my thoughts. It is a trying process to be on top of things every day. It can be a trying process to be real and honest about why food is so important. Or why that is the addiction that chose us.

Frustrating - yes. Do-able - yes. Cry worthy - oh hell sometimes a freaking river.

This is your journey and your path and your success Sylvie. It takes alot of courage to come back and be honest about where you are. Especially on-line where no one can see you. So, :bunchflowers: to your courage and faith and self love.

Sometimes, I have to remember, to extend the same compassion I do to others, to myself.

[foxyshaman]

Good Morning Everyone,

I decided to give baby food a try since my dentist recommended it. I have to say, that crap is nasty.

Zimmeh

What!! I looked and I looked and there was no puking Smiley... :blink: :hospital-snoopy: after baby food. Blech....

I tried it once when I was totally vegan and well once was good. I don't think I finished any of it. Knowing me I put it in a soup.

:canadian:

[PinkieLee]

Sometimes, I have to remember, to extend the same compassion I do to others, to myself.


YES, YES, YES! I totally agree with this statement! Thank you so much for the reminder! We are all human and sometimes we stumble... but we cannot allow self-sabotage to set in!

[Rockinonahigh]

Zimmeh,pleas becareful and take care of yourself,I know how u feel in wanting to eat real food asap..but rushing it may set u back a bit hear and there.
Sylvie,hang in there u can get back on track,it just takes just doing it...we all have been there and back.
Foxy..I agree baby food is nasty stuff,dosent smell to good either,I wonder how babyies even eat it.
As for me I really havent been doing all I could do for my diabetis,yeah I know its dumb but I really didnt think I was so much off the food plan as I slowly got to eating on the high end of the carb allowance I have..plus ive been doing dumb late night eating again.Ya know the cheese and crackers only a couple but at 3:00a.m. in the morning or when I get up to turn on the coffee raid the fridge for a little of this or that..I mean its only a nibble hear and there..right?! Not to mantion I havent been exersiseing like I should have or not any at all,unless I can could playing pool for a couple hours a day as a work out...no I didnt think so.This morning I tested for the first time in a couple of weeks and my count was 140..needless to say I got a reality check so breakfast was a couple of poached eggs and one slice of whole wheat sugar free bead and coffee.I think from not working out like I should have plus the night eating is what got me.Also im on some new meds for a short time..naproxin I wonder if it contributed to the prob? Anyway I have already did a half hour workout with a strong 20 minits of cardio on the exersise bike then I did some free weight work.Being honest hear I sometimes lack motivation,bad I know.

[Zimmeh]

The dentist gave me a clean bill of health and told me that the irritation will go away in another two weeks and that it can take up to three months for my mouth to fully heal. I am still on the soft foods diet for another two weeks and I am having vegan fajitas for dinner.

It has:
rice-with a dollop of butter and seasonings-
dark red kidney beans
corn
and topped off with shredded cheddar cheese

It tastes very yummy! I am still not allowed to drink from a straw or have meat for another week..I am truly enjoying this..

Zimmeh

[Gemme]

Good Morning Everyone,

I decided to give baby food a try since my dentist recommended it. I have to say, that crap is nasty. I picked up some corn, peas, red kidney beans and rice at work lastnight and I tossed all of the baby food. I am looking forward to the dentist today and I will be having lunch with a friend, before I go; I just won't be eating. My stomach is starting to shrink again and I have no appetite except for breakfast and maybe dinner. This is what freaked my dentist out on Tuesday.

Have a great day and keep warm,

Zimmeh

That's your problem right there. The only baby food that's really decent is the sweeter stuff, like sweet potatoes, banana, pear, etc. The food food stuff is just not appetizing at all.

[Cowboi]

Good Morning all! Welcome to the weekend! Well its not been going to good, with all the holiday get togethers. I think at this point im just trying not to gain any weight.
Im having my egg scrambled egg whites now, then my supps, and off to the gym.
Stay strong and good luck, and have a kick arse weekend!

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone ♥ Happy Weekend!

It feels good to start getting back on track. 2 weeks down has really hit me hard, but getting more & more motivated as the days go on, this is GOOD..

Home between shifts today, so going to get a workout going here shortly, shower & then have me some lunch before i go back to work..

i am scared that it's holiday season, i've got to admit.. All the Christmas treats flying around at work - omg! i am already seeking ways to stay focused and it's only just begun LOL!
:|

i will be a good girl!
i will be a good girl!
i will be a good girl!
Someone let Santa know please?

Already been feeling a difference again in how i feel.. It's amazing what "taking good care of oneself" does for the mind & body.. That in itself should be my motivation each day..

Thank you all for your sweet comments & reps.. That's why i love this thread so much, 2 weeks of challenging days for me, and you all help me dust myself off and strive forward again.. and wrap me up in HUGS!
♥

[JustJo]

Hello everyone :)

Well this is my week of the month when I don't weigh...no sense getting all flustered about hormones and water instead of my real weight. Still sticking with the eating plan....still amazed sometimes at how little it takes to make me feel satisfied these days....

Got a real reminder of how far I've come....yesterday I wore the tan capris that convinced me I had to finally stop doing what I was doing...they were tight and, when I sat, I literally popped the button off. Yesterday, same capris...and they are getting baggy and loose. I put them on, buttoned and zipped, and could put not one, but two, arms down inside the waistband. :cheesy:

It makes me happy to hear about everyone's progress and steps to living healthy...no matter how small. I always try to look at change on an annual level....every extra drink of water, every walk, every salad instead of fast food....multiply it out over a year...or a lifetime...and the result is enormous. :rrose:

[midwest chick]

Oh, good! So glad to find you all here!

I've lost 30lbs since September, and I'm back to stuck....hate the plateaus.

Need to get a decent workout going,
and would love tips for losing some hips.
I'm up to hiking 5 miles once a week,
maybe should increase to twice a week during the holiday season
(this is where I need help with motivation)

Leftover Babyfood: Use to make sauces, soups, gravies, it does work, just need to be spiced up a little more.

Tips on (not so extreme) workouts? Please and thank you!

[untangle]

I’ve always been a heavy person. I decided in July that I wanted to make some healthy changes. I started to eat better and cut out those empty calories. Then I started to add exercise little by little. It’s been a struggle, especially with birthdays and now the holidays are here. I’m happy to say I’ve lost just over 50 lbs. I haven’t been at my current weight since maybe my high school years and it feels fabulous.

MyFitnessPal and this thread have been the extra motivation I needed to get me back on track when it was needed. You’re all wonderful!

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone..
(well, afternoon here now, its just after noon!)

Yesterday, i got weighed in when i was at my Dietician appointment.
i am back on track and am now at 71 lbs lost..
That was definitely a high point in my day !!

i also took my measurements for the month, and:
Waist - down 1 inch
Hips - down 2 inches
Thigh - down 2 inches
Arm - down 2 inches

i'm now down to only weighing in with each Dietician visit (her request, sigh).. i get far too obsessive about weighing in, and i get easily discouraged when i dont have lbs lost or if i feel there isnt enough.. (bad, i know) ..

So my next weigh in is Jan 5th!