Healthy Weight Loss

[Cowboi]

Well.....I've been feeling kinda crappy this week. Friday my BP was 102/59! My blood sugar was 49....holy crap! Now im too healty!
I hadn't even thought about that I might need to lower, or maybe stop completly my BP meds. Gotta make my Drs appt this week.

[DapperButch]

So runners, what do you think? What is your preferred method of running, walking (nature, trails, streets, stairs, treadmill) ?

Trails all the way! (umm... not that I "run"...but me and the mutt hike a heck of a lot). Trails are a good choice for running, however, b/c the ground is softer for the knees than the road. My concern would be that when I would tire I wouldn't be as cautious with my footing and would twist an ankle or something. :|

[Zimmeh]

I picked up some Betty Crocker Apple Cinnamon muffin mix tonight. It is made with whole grains and is very yummy!

Zimmy

[JustJo]

Well.....I've been feeling kinda crappy this week. Friday my BP was 102/59! My blood sugar was 49....holy crap! Now im too healty!
I hadn't even thought about that I might need to lower, or maybe stop completly my BP meds. Gotta make my Drs appt this week.

Thanks for this Cowboi....it's really important for those of us on medications to stay in close contact with the doctor, keep them informed of what we're doing, and aware that medication changes might need to be made as we progress.

Personally, I'm looking forward to being able to ratchet down the number of meds I'm on. :)

[Novelafemme]

Good morning everybody. Happy weekend!

Made my French Roast coffee - black and thinking either frosted mini wheats with fat free milk 130 calories OR maple brown sugar oatmeal 120 calories and a fresh fruit mixture for breakfast.

Lunch: Beef hot dog on a half thin honey wheat bun. 190 calories

Snacks: 100 calorie butter popcorn, peach low fat yogurt 80 calories.

Dinner: 4 oz leftover steak - 250 calories, romaine salad with tomato and baby carrots with 2 tbsp fat free ranch. 75 calories. Lipton blackberry pomegranate Iced green tea

Water, water water all day. .

I am researching gyms around my area to see which will work best for me. So far I found one with 15. fee for an access card and 10. month for 24/7 access. It does require a year contract however and I'm not sure I will be around this area that long. Depends on job situation. I'm thinking it is still a good buy and I want to hit the gym really bad! So I'm sure I will figure out something for a gym in the next couple days. I also want to get back to running, this is inspired by runners on the beach. I am from CO and there is high altitude there and I see these people on the beach in 90 degrees sweating up a storm running along and think to myself hmmm I wonder If perhaps it is easier even though it is hot out? So runners, what do you think? What is your preferred method of running, walking (nature, trails, streets, stairs, treadmill) ?

I prefer running on dirt...trails if possible. My knees feel better in the long run. :)

[Dominique]

Good morning everybody. Happy weekend!
Indeed, happy Week end. It's a Steeler home game, so my neighbors and my partner are outside setting up for the tailgate.....Last time I looked, no setting up was being done....the football was being tossed and bloody mary's were being consumed
So runners, what do you think? What is your preferred method of running, walking (nature, trails, streets, stairs, treadmill) ? Running is my preferred activity of choice. Outdoors. I have plantar fascitis, so now I am an eliptical maniac. (am currently training for a triathlon in October, with no road work prior to the race) However power walking is super good exercise. My first marathon that I ran in, I hit the proverbial wall at mile 21 or so, and two power walkers passed me:seeingstars:, motivated me to get moving. The american heart association suggests brisk walking. It's FREE,
and it's great for your mind. (and your over all health) I read a post yesterday about walking sticks. I've seen them at Target and wondered what they were for. Google it! I am going to get a set. They are not very expensive and wow, who would of guessed how they change a walk. Why waste *just a walk*. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all.
I read this thread almost every day. Keep up the good work. I'm cheering you all on.

[Kelt]

Hey Healthy folks,

Well, I took the plunge last night and cancelled my gym membership. I have not been there in about eight months, but had it on “hold” so that I could go back and only have to start paying the monthly dues again. But, I decided against it. I have consistently worked out longer and harder on my own outdoors (even through a whole winter), and have done it long enough to know within myself that this is a better choice for me. Nordic walking combined with body weight exercises is plenty, and it is free! They offered to extend the hold for another 3 months, but I just want to keep things simple. Now that is off my back.

I would like to do an actual “product endorsement”; I have used friction block (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?pq=friction+stick&hl=en&sugexp=gsis,i18n%3Dtrue&cp=21&gs_id=1e&xhr=t&q=band+aid+friction+block&qe=YmFuZCBhaWQgZnJpY3Rpb24gYmxv&qesig=OpdsDHtoayC64Tgpod2JYw&pkc=AFgZ2tm5WQTDYnXYsg1KLY3faGcN0Hrlq5oviGUF-71R6fCrRIGuWozh25ywCQ2ZcXz47wYRoy8o4UJpiFjcpNm_m5h rHMlUxg&client=safari&rls=en&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1913&bih=960&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=14380563362114482960&sa=X&ei=JAR2ToPKMNLViAKyk7S0Ag&sqi=2&ved=0CD8Q8wIwAA#ps-sellers) for over six months now and as far as I am concerned it is a miracle. I cannot use Band-aids or anything with adhesives and was being absolutely tortured with blisters and chafing issues. This stuff handles it all, does not stain clothing, goes on dry. It’s like teflon coating yourself. Eliminated daily mini-surgeries.

Off to the beach!

:theisland:

[Zimmeh]

Thank you for the information on the Friction Block. I don't like going to the gym since it can somewhat overwhelming. The Planet Fitness that I had signed up for, was in a bad part of town and even though they say, there isn't any body builders in there, they are wrong. I went one time for the whole year I paid for, and it sounded like I was in the middle of grunting contest because of the body builders. You also couldn't concentrate because they would drop the weights so hard on the ground that it would scare the shit out of you. I love exercising outside and will continue to do it until I cannot do it anymore.

Have fun at the beach!

Zimmy

Hey Healthy folks,

Well, I took the plunge last night and cancelled my gym membership. I have not been there in about eight months, but had it on “hold” so that I could go back and only have to start paying the monthly dues again. But, I decided against it. I have consistently worked out longer and harder on my own outdoors (even through a whole winter), and have done it long enough to know within myself that this is a better choice for me. Nordic walking combined with body weight exercises is plenty, and it is free! They offered to extend the hold for another 3 months, but I just want to keep things simple. Now that is off my back.

I would like to do an actual “product endorsement”; I have used friction block (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?pq=friction+stick&hl=en&sugexp=gsis,i18n%3Dtrue&cp=21&gs_id=1e&xhr=t&q=band+aid+friction+block&qe=YmFuZCBhaWQgZnJpY3Rpb24gYmxv&qesig=OpdsDHtoayC64Tgpod2JYw&pkc=AFgZ2tm5WQTDYnXYsg1KLY3faGcN0Hrlq5oviGUF-71R6fCrRIGuWozh25ywCQ2ZcXz47wYRoy8o4UJpiFjcpNm_m5h rHMlUxg&client=safari&rls=en&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1913&bih=960&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=14380563362114482960&sa=X&ei=JAR2ToPKMNLViAKyk7S0Ag&sqi=2&ved=0CD8Q8wIwAA#ps-sellers) for over six months now and as far as I am concerned it is a miracle. I cannot use Band-aids or anything with adhesives and was being absolutely tortured with blisters and chafing issues. This stuff handles it all, does not stain clothing, goes on dry. It’s like teflon coating yourself. Eliminated daily mini-surgeries.

Off to the beach!

:theisland:

[*Anya*]

Nothing exciting to report. Eating to live rather than living to eat.

I did find a new addiction for lunches and dinners that I can't get enough of right now. Costco has wild Alaskan salmon, skinless and boneless, in a pack of six cans. OMG, it is so good! Serving size is 2 ounces but since that only equals 60 calories, eating the can (6 ounces), dumping it on mixed greens with tomatoes and carrots, with low-fat dressing.

Outstanding.

Still on oatmeal & lots of fiber-yum. Weight holding steady. Need to increase the stairs and walking.

Exercise is indeed the key.

[canmarielan]

I'm HEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE finally!

[ruffryder]

I'm HEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEE finally!

yay. welcome! I remember you from another site! glad you made it! please join in the thread with all the wonderful people here and enjoy! :clap:

[canmarielan]

yay. welcome! I remember you from another site! glad you made it! please join in the thread with all the wonderful people here and enjoy! :clap:

Thanks! I've actually heard a lot about this thread from Pinkie so thought I'd come check iout. I've lost 60ish lbs this year and am trying for 100 by the reunion. Probably won't happen, but that's my goal.

I'm heading to the gym now...see y'all later!

[ruffryder]

Hello everybody.. Happy Sun day! Although it's not sunny here. It's been cloudy last couple days, windy and thunderstorms around the area.

muffins consumed me when I woke up!

breakfast: 365 calories - 3 mini choc chip muffins, peach low fat yogurt, black french roast

lunch: 500 calories – 2 beef hot dogs no bun w/ ketchup, baked tostito scoops with all natural salsa.

dinner: not sure yet. I may hit up a bar to watch my football team then it could be bad. . but I'll try and be good. ;) If I stay home it's probably roast beef on a thin multigrain bun and some fresh fruit.

[Gemme]

Good Mirning Ruff,

If it is Planet Fitness, be careful of them. If you sign a contract with them and move, you cannot cancel or transfer the membership unless you do it through the original club.


Now for walking, I love to power walk outside unless it is raining and then I hit the treadmill at the apartment gym.

Have fun today!

Zimmy

Thank you for the information on the Friction Block. I don't like going to the gym since it can somewhat overwhelming. The Planet Fitness that I had signed up for, was in a bad part of town and even though they say, there isn't any body builders in there, they are wrong. I went one time for the whole year I paid for, and it sounded like I was in the middle of grunting contest because of the body builders. You also couldn't concentrate because they would drop the weights so hard on the ground that it would scare the shit out of you. I love exercising outside and will continue to do it until I cannot do it anymore.

Have fun at the beach!

Zimmy

I'd have to say that my experience with Planet Fitness is nothing like you have experienced, so I'm sure it all depends on the region.

PF does not promise that there will never be any bodybuilders in their facilities; they promote and design their gyms for the average person. Anyone will business sense is not going to turn customers away, so if someone who body builds wants a membership, I'm sure they sign them up.

The locations I've gone to here in Texas frown on dropping the weights and loud grunting. There's this for that:

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As for transferring, etc, it depends on the type of contract you have. If you sign up for the $10/month, then you are not under a contract and can cancel at any time. If you sign up for the $20/month, you are under a one year contract but you can go to any of the PF gyms you find.

Maybe those contracts are not available in FL, but they are here in TX.

I just hate to see the whole company bashed for one bad location since they helped me a great deal when I was actually going. I even got a free orientation and training session out of it.

[Rockinonahigh]

If anyone is looking for a place to work out Have ya'll thought of the wellness center at any local hospital?Thats where I go,lots of good qulity stuff to use plus always folks to anser questions or help out..check it out.

[Gemme]

If anyone is looking for a place to work out Have ya'll thought of the wellness center at any local hospital?Thats where I go,lots of good qulity stuff to use plus always folks to anser questions or help out..check it out.

For those of us who are students, most colleges...even community colleges...offer some sort of fitness center.

There's the Y.

The usual suspects....Gold's Gym, Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, 19 Hour Fitness, Bally, etc.

Dance studios.

Apartment complex facilities/pools.

Getting together with friends and walking/running/biking/hiking/etc.

[JustJo]

Good morning and welcome to everyone new to the thread! :)

Well, yesterday was a complete write off. I started badly with blueberry pancakes, syrup and crispy bacon....and went downhill from there.

My body retaliated though....and I was sick all night.

It's amazing how what would have been a fairly normal eating day a few months ago now leaves me doubled over and sick. Scary stuff.

I'm back on track today....high fiber oatmeal and black coffee...and trying to be nice to my still unhappy stomach. :(

[Kelt]

Good morning and welcome to everyone new to the thread! :)

Well, yesterday was a complete write off. I started badly with blueberry pancakes, syrup and crispy bacon....and went downhill from there.

My body retaliated though....and I was sick all night.

It's amazing how what would have been a fairly normal eating day a few months ago now leaves me doubled over and sick. Scary stuff.

I'm back on track today....high fiber oatmeal and black coffee...and trying to be nice to my still unhappy stomach. :(

Good morning,

I hear you on this one. One of the things I have found is that after eating very clean mostly whole foods is that the tolerance for crap really goes away. I suppose that is good, the body healing itself and its ability to re-identify toxins.

But when you feel like, “Hey, I can have a binge day, it won’t really matter to the big picture” and it backfires like this it seems a bit unfair. About three weeks ago I did a face plant into a bucket of ice cream, and while fun at the time, it just about killed me the next day. Quite the hangover.

Then, just to add insult to injury; the refined sugar set up an incredibly strong craving cycle that lasted about four days. I felt like a junkie for sugar. :seeingstars:

[Bella~Vita]

I know exactly what it feels like to have stomach problems after going on a " I deserve a free day" ugh .... 2 days ago I had two slices of oatmeal bread which really was fine if i stopped there ... but noooooooooo it tasted so good so I had another 2... now this bread is pepperidge farm so it's low cal. Well my stomach gave me hell and the guilt was horrendous. Over bread? C'mon now ... really?

Well, this morning I weighed in knowing I prolly gained a lb. and I have to tell you 2 weeks and 1 day into this program ( nutri system ) which costs about $ 60 a week not including the cost of dairy, fruit, veggies, protein I 've lost 10 whole lbs. So even though I had that bread I stopped after that and resumed my plan.

I'm doing the happy dance over here .... come join me . Remember the trick is never let yourself get hungry . Every 2-3 hrs. have a snack between meals fruit and dairy even if you're not hungry an apple, grapes, and 6-8 oz. of skim milk does the trick . Good luck ... (f)

[Thinker]

*waving*

*slapping high fives*

*poundin' out fist bumps*

I'm feeling much better about my ability to "let go" of my weight number. My cardio challenge is still going strong......15 in a row and 18 out of 19 days in the books. I'm halfway there!

[DapperButch]

Then, just to add insult to injury; the refined sugar set up an incredibly strong craving cycle that lasted about four days. I felt like a junkie for sugar. :seeingstars:

Yes, that is one thing I enjoy since I no longer eat sugar or artificial sweetners (I only use agave nectar), the lack of sugar cravings. I used to have the hardest time after lunch at work not heading up the steps to the vending machine for a reese cup. I realized last week or so that I just simply had no craving for sugar anymore.

I still miss meat, though. Especially red meat!

Oh and cheese.

And white flour.

And....

BUT, I don't miss sugar!

[nycfem]

Can you (well, I know you can, but would you mind) talking about why and how you gave up cheese? That's something I'd like to do.

Yes, that is one thing I enjoy since I no longer eat sugar or artificial sweetners (I only use agave nectar), the lack of sugar cravings. I used to have the hardest time after lunch at work not heading up the steps to the vending machine for a reese cup. I realized last week or so that I just simply had no craving for sugar anymore.

I still miss meat, though. Especially red meat!

Oh and cheese.

And white flour.

And....

BUT, I don't miss sugar!

[DapperButch]

Can you (well, I know you can, but would you mind) talking about why and how you gave up cheese? That's something I'd like to do.

Hi, nycfembbw!

I now eat vegan (except for fish), as I believe that it decreases my chance of having a cancer recurrence.

Subsequently, I have given up all diary. Milk protein is 80 percent caesin, which accelerates the growth of tumors and metastatis (the other 20 percent is whey, which helps inhibit cancer).

All people have cancer cells, but it stands to reason that I could/would have more cancer cells floating around in my body. I don't want to increase the growth of those malignant cells.

I use almond milk in my cereal and it is surprisingly really good!

To answer the other question, how I did it (stopped eating cheese) was to just stop eating it. It sucks. I can't stand the taste of soy cheese or any of the other "fake cheese", as I call it, so I just do without.

Why do you want to cut out cheese..the calories?

ETA: I am allowed to have 2 eggs per week as long as they are infused with Omega 3 (just saying since I mentioned the vegan thing)

[*Anya*]

Can you (well, I know you can, but would you mind) talking about why and how you gave up cheese? That's something I'd like to do.

Cheese, sweets, butter and bread- just cold turkey. As many here already know about me and sweets, the same proved to be true for the rest.

Just said enough is enough (plus my cholesterol jumped 30 points).

As with sweets, the first week to 10 days are the hardest. I obsess about them. The craving is like what I imagine the jonesing for dope is to an addict newly in recovery.

After the days pass, I stop caring about eating any of it. I did unconsciously pick up a loaf of bread @ the store yesterday. Did not even "see" it in my cart till the checkout line!

Asked the cashier to please take it from me as I was allergic to it. Now I could have kidded myself but then I would have had to buy butter and on and on-back on the merry-go-round I would have been.

[starryeyes]

I am struggling with getting myself back on track!! I don't know why it is so dang hard!? I was so motivated before when I lost 60 lbs... and now I am just like blahhhhhh. I need to get back running again but it is still in the high 80's outside. Ahh.. I just need to find my motivation again! I have been going through a lot of stress recently, so I think that may be the little culprit that is derailing me.

I had to vent! Hugs to all!

:-D
Starry

[starryeyes]

Can you (well, I know you can, but would you mind) talking about why and how you gave up cheese? That's something I'd like to do.

I gave up cheese cold turkey too. I just stopped using it. The only dairy I would have a problem giving up would be 0% greek yogurt and frozen yogurt.

Many of my friends are vegan and raw, and I have wanted to do the same thing.. I guess I just get stuck on starting and the transition. I need to talk to them and do some more research!

:-D
Starry

[Cowboi]

Tried this recipe tonight, thought I would share it.
1 lb extra lean ground beef or turkey
4 egg whites
oats(to suit your diet) I used 1/2 cup
1 pkg low sodium taco seasoning

Mix well
Roll in to balls(about the size of a rachet ball)
place on cookie sheet
cook @ 400 degrees for 20 mins

You can make as many as you like, and they pack easy for your meals.

[nycfem]

I caught up on this thread which was me treating myself good and healthy because you all give such great support, tips, and love!

I don't have much to say but I'll talk anyway because it's good to participate to stay in the game :)

I had a morning last week that I was late to work because my scale that I have used for a thousand years (or so it feels) finally broke. As I've said, I normally weigh myself every morning, and this just about made me go postal! In fact it kind of temporarily did! I kept stepping on the scale, and it kept not lighting up, so I kept stepping again in a different spot on the scale, or moving it, or changing the battery. No luck! I was like a mouse in some cruel experiment, trained so extensively to step on a pedal for a reward that when there is no reward, the mouse keeps stepping and stepping!

Very reluctantly I have switched to BB's scale. BB's scale weighs me 2.5 lbs lower than my scale. I know that as long as it's consistent (and thank goodness it's "lower-consistent") then it's not a problem, but I feel like my whole sense of the universe if off. As you can imagine, BB thinks I'm being a bit dramatic but alas, this adjustment shall take a little more time.

As an end to this tangent, I should note that my cat, Frou Frou, also misses my scale, so we are able to bond over it. Frou Frou used to love the texture of that scale (or something) and loved to roost on it when I was not using it. She'd look up so seriously at BB and me, and one of us would say, "Frou Frou, are you on the Catkins diet again? Dont' be embarrassed. We'll support you." It was all very silly but a pleasant routine for all involved. Maybe she'll also eventually adjust to the new scale.

And that's all I have to say for tonight. Thanks, my weight loss/ health buddies :goodluck:

[foxyshaman]

I was away all weekend, and did very little moving. But I knew that would be the case. I did take a 1/2 hour each day for some power yoga, but that is not really going to aid in weight loss. We did go for a two hour hike in the mountains on Friday, which was a good sweat generator.

I did not pay attention to the amount of protein I was eating, and did not pay attention to that detail. So, last night when I went to my Zumba class I could really feel my muscles struggling and this morning they were struggling. I am going to have to keep a better eye on my protein, I know that that can be quite a factor in weight loss.

I don't eat meat or dairy. I did have soy, but I only had a cup a day when I was away. We did eat very well, but I am used to my protein shake every morning, which is 27g right there.

So... not sure where I am on the scale. I will find out Friday for my weigh in. It is a glorious week of exercise opportunity so I best not miss it. It is actually a great week with lots and lots of wonderful things going on... I just have to figure out when I will have time to do my laundry!!

[PinkieLee]

Hey all y'all healthy folks!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile... although I've been faithfully reading your updates everyday. I guess the last week or so, I've been in a slight stump. I haven't binged, but I could feel my motivation slipping away. I've been watching what I eat, but have noticed that I'm giving myself a lil' too much leeway with comfort food.

When I weighed last week, I was at a standstill again. I KNOW that I've got to get moving again... I am the only one that can make these changes. Seeing all of your updates & encouraging words is giving me the reality check that I need!

The other night, I was craving chicken spaghetti. Yeah, I know, not the healthiest dinner, but I made my modifications and it was AWESOME!

1 pound cooked, cubed chicken
1 - can rotel tomato
1 - can or jar of mushrooms
1 - can Healthy Request cream of chicken soup
1 - package of whole wheat pasta (thin or angel hair)
6 oz - cubed 2% milk velvetta cheese (half the fat & calories of regular velvetta & tastes the same)

Just boil & drain the pasta. Add the cheese & soup while the pasta is still warm (it helps melt the cheese). Then mix in the chicken, rotel & mushrooms... voila dinner is served! Seriously, it tasted exactly the same as my old receipe!

Yesterday, the focus went back to watching portion control and upping my water intake. Tonight, we are hitting the gym whether D likes it or not ;)

Meals planned for the day today...

Breakfast:
multigrain cheerios with 2% milk
a banana
and a small sugar free vanilla iced coffe

Lunch:
tuna salad on a wrap with lettuce & tomato
apple slices & grapes

Dinner:
grilled boneless pork chops
grilled zuchinni
baked sweet potato for me (plain potato for D)
and a LIGHT ceaser salad

[Thinker]

Shhhhh... Gonna say this very quietly...

The scale moved this morning. Could've been a fluke....don't know. I'll check again at the end of the month.

[Glenn]

Good Housekeeping Taste Test:
Low fat Microwave Popcorn
14 samples
Winner by a Landslide!
Jolly Time CrispynWhite Light
25 calories per cup.

[Zimmeh]

Dinner tonight is:

Half of a can of albacore tuna with a teaspoon of olive oil mayo; Italian season, crushed red pepper and shredded Italian cheese on deli flats honey wheat bread and a handful of pita chips.


Zimmy

[Rockinonahigh]

Lunch was kinda weired today,I had artichoke hearts (4) a hand full of black olives,two slices of chedar cheese(low fat),6 whole wheat crackers,1 can of tuna packed in water with a diet coke to drink.I pulled a day shift at the country club to day so Im glad about that part,then tonight for dinner I made a salad with a dribble of ranchdressing toped with thin slices of steak about 6 with water to drink.
On the local night news had a spot about stroke triggers,in it were a lot of the things that my doc told me to eat on my food plan,stuff like milk,eggs,cheese, cracker,chips of all kinds...soda of all kinds..coffee..any kind of potatos,meat (red) on an on and fried foods.All I know is im eating healther than I have in years,drinking atleast 4 -20 bottles of water a day plus im exersiseing as much as I can even tho I must say not in the gym as much as I was I am doing things to be active.One reason I slowed down at the gym was bordedom the other was I started to have some joint probs in my shoulders and upper back.I dont know if I did something to start it up or was it just time for an issue with it(my back has a mind of its own).
Then I have to own up to palying a lot of pool hear lately,so far my ladies team is three points ont of the top spot,if we win tomorrow night we will be able to have a shot at going to vegas to compeat,we missed it last year by a hair.Anyhoo life is about the same hear,takeing it one day at the time.Every one keep up with the good work in our quest to be healther,one meal at the time we will get there.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Apple Straws where have you been all my life?! I can eat 38 and only 130 calories...
Wearing a big ol smile and a satisfied belly :)

[Hack]

I have a job interview Friday afternoon.

And all my suits are too big. :/

[Thinker]

I have a job interview Friday afternoon.

And all my suits are too big. :/

Shop tomorrow!!! :D


Our mornings are chilly now, and this morning I put on a relatively "fitted" thermal shirt. I normally only wear these *under* t-shirts because I do not like the way they lay on my spare tire.

But this morning, it mostly laid flat.

Progress.

[Zimmeh]

Good Luck!

Zimmy

I have a job interview Friday afternoon.

And all my suits are too big. :/

[PinkieLee]

Well, look at all these fabulous healthy folks this morning!

I didn't weigh last week because I was being a pansy... I KNEW I didn't stick to my plan as well as I should have (yeah, too many beers). I forced myself to get on the scale this morning, and luckily I lost 1 pound forever! I know, not a lot for two weeks, but at least the scale is going in the right direction! I was at a standstill again, so I'm glad to see the damn thing moving again :)

Breakfast:
a 3 pack of chicken minis from Chick fil A (7 WW points)
an apple

I work the 2nd job tonight, so I'll be hitting up Subway at lunch for a ham & turkey footlong with lots of veggies that I can eat for lunch & dinner. Oh, if you haven't tried their new yogurt parfaits... they are YUMMY! It's vanilla yogurt, with strawberries & blueberries with granola.

Snacks:
baby carrots
celery sticks with a lil' peanut butter

[JustJo]

We went out to dinner last night, and I stuck to my eating plan...and had a delicious meal. I was strong, and passed on the cheese fries appetizer that the others shared.

We were at Outback and I had green salad with tangy tomato (non fat) dressing, the 6 oz. cut of filet mignon and steamed mixed veggies (which was a mix of summer squash, pea pods, broccoli and carrots).

I also had a nice glass of shiraz. :)

[*Anya*]

I just saw a commercial for a Carnitas burrito.

Something like that can trigger a craving. I have not eaten anything over 10 grams of fat in a month or so (last month had a Costco all-beef hotdog).

Just seeing that commercial has gotten me obsessing about a King Taco (a very small, authentic Mexican food chain in greater LA area) Carnitas burrito.

I just hate when that happens. I always have to decide if it is worth it to give in. Probably not now that I am having to take a Lipitor pill each night for my cholesterol. Kind of defeats the purpose of taking a pill that makes me nauseous!

Not as easy to replace that image with salmon but I will work on it today.

Hugs all,

[PinkieLee]

I just saw a commercial for a Carnitas burrito.

Something like that can trigger a craving. I have not eaten anything over 10 grams of fat in a month or so (last month had a Costco all-beef hotdog).

Just seeing that commercial has gotten me obsessing about a King Taco (a very small, authentic Mexican food chain in greater LA area) Carnitas burrito.

I just hate when that happens. I always have to decide if it is worth it to give in. Probably not now that I am having to take a Lipitor pill each night for my cholesterol. Kind of defeats the purpose of taking a pill that makes me nauseous!

Not as easy to replace that image with salmon but I will work on it today.

Hugs all,

Oh I feel ya on that one! Sometimes I can see a commercial for one of my favorite restaraunts (or someone might just mention it) and I swear I can't get it off my brain. It does suck... because no matter what you eat, it's never gonna be what you want. Stay strong honey... you can do it!

One of my coworkers mentioned Luby's square fish yesterday... and I'm freakin' telling you, I was trying everything in my power trying to talk myself into going. I knew if I went, not only would I have the fish, but I would get the candied yams or mac & cheese. I would have said I was gonna just get the fish & a salad, but the instant I saw that comfort food I would have been all over it.

((((HUGS)))))

[foxyshaman]

Congrats Pinkie on the loss, any loss is a good loss!! I am a bit apprehensive tomorrow, but I do want to know where I am. And Hack, hope you bought a new suit. Anya, your determination makes my insides smile... good on ya!! Jo you passed on cheese fries, you get a high five. Thinker, a flatter spare tire, you do inspire me!!

I absolutely understand seeing something (or hearing) and then craving it after. I have had to talk myself out of my cravings oh possibly once, maybe even twice :giggle: !!

Last night I went to my power lifting class. I left the extra weight off, and then regretted it after cause I really did have run to push further than I did. However, I was grateful after because I went to gay yoga and he worked us. Long poses with the muscles working hard to keep still and strong. I was really grateful I had gone to power class before. My muscles were warm and strong and I had no difficulty holding the poses. I think this will be my Wednesday routine since gay yoga changed from Sundays to Wednesday.

This morning I did take a vitamin with my morning shake. I can feel my legs asking me "WTF". I have zumba in the public square at noon, it is the last one. Then I am going to my regular Thursday evening yoga but this one taught by an army instructor... Feel the shaking, Breathe through the shaking, shaking is good.... That is his favorite saying. And I do breathe through the shaking, but I am not always convinced that shaking is good :thud:.

[foxyshaman]

Yesterday I discovered a way to do a dead lift that actually stretches the muscles between my shoulder blades and I thought "ahhh good"

Now...

I feel all those muscles between my shoulder blades

and the ones down my spine

all the way down my spine

One Day

I will be the bendy girl WITH triceps:heavyweight:

Not today, but one day

[Gemme]

I just saw a commercial for a Carnitas burrito.

Something like that can trigger a craving. I have not eaten anything over 10 grams of fat in a month or so (last month had a Costco all-beef hotdog).

Just seeing that commercial has gotten me obsessing about a King Taco (a very small, authentic Mexican food chain in greater LA area) Carnitas burrito.

I just hate when that happens. I always have to decide if it is worth it to give in. Probably not now that I am having to take a Lipitor pill each night for my cholesterol. Kind of defeats the purpose of taking a pill that makes me nauseous!

Not as easy to replace that image with salmon but I will work on it today.

Hugs all,

Fish taco? Use fresh and/or low fat and low sodium ingredients and give it a whirl.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Whooohooo Pinkie! One pound gone forever!

On the topic of cravings, I am craving brisket smothered in bbq sauce with steak fries dipped in country gravy! Yummy! Actually eating string cheese *sigh*

Almost Friday! Yay!

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

[Cowboi]

I am still coasting right now, but I do feel much better. Still weight the same, so thats good...no gain. Now, its time to get rid of some more pounds!!!!

[Kelt]

Well, I did myself in again.

After practicing for a few days with my walking poles to be sure I wouldn’t skewer/kabob my own foot I just had to start doing this barefoot. It is fabulous! :thumbsup:

It is also the functional equivalent of slow X-country skiing on a belt sander; so after four ten mile days of it I walked right through the skin on the bottom of my foot.

Looks like I’m back in shoes for a few days. :thinking:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am happy since I did very well yesterday at our International Food Day at work! My homemade macaroni salad was a hit with everyone and I kept away from the cookies but treated myself to a small slice of red velvet cake. Tomorrow is my five year old niece's birthday party and thank goodness it is at a bowling alley!

Here is the recipe for the macaroni salad and feel free to modify it:

About half of a box of elbow macaroni
One can of albacore tuna
Half of a bag of Green peas <I used the frozen ones; less salt>
About three tablespoons of Olive Oil Mayo

Enjoy and here is some dancing music!

http://youtu.be/KlyXNRrsk4A

Zimmy

[ruffryder]

Happy Friday everybody! I'm off to a good morning.

BREAKFAST: apple cinnamon oatmeal
half A multigrain thin bun with 1/4 tsp of butter
black coffee - total of 175 calories.

SNACK/LUNCH: 100 calorie butter popcorn
peach light yogurt 80 calories.

DINNER: 6 oz steak with A1
cup of green beans
romaine salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and tbsp of fat free ranch

I'm in training so situps / pushups start every morning and night along with walking / running several times a week.

[foxyshaman]

:hamactor: and then :glasses: and then :|

Well okay so this fox is not always the smartest fox by the hen house.

I know I get going on something and I think "oh hell I got this covered" and then two weigh ins go by and I am not moving much, if at all. And then :deepthoughts:

maybe I should go back to square 1.

So back to tracking it is....

I did not move this week. Which is a good thing considering the lack of protein and the bite size wonderfully salty (and fatty) taco chips... oh and then the soy cheese on them... and thinking I could get by...

yeah not so much...

so here I am AGAIN and you are all my witnesses :cheer: to my decree to TRACK AGAIN...
:doh:

Bear with me... I will get past the shadow of "reluctant change" and past the shadow of "I am smarter than my fat" and into the light of "I have changed now lets reflect that change"...

:canadian: :byebye:

[Gemme]

I like that..."I am smarter than my fat". That must be my problem.

I have smart fat.

:blink:

[Tommi]

I like that..."I am smarter than my fat". That must be my problem.

I have smart fat.

:blink:

Ah, me too. and when you add stress it seems it is more of a problem!!!:glasses:

[Gemme]

Ah, me too. and when you add stress it seems it is more of a problem!!!:glasses:

Most definitely! Stress creates an increase in cortisol, which makes flab stick to one's middle extra tight. It also affects bone density.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol

[JustJo]

Ah, me too. and when you add stress it seems it is more of a problem!!!:glasses:

Most definitely! Stress creates an increase in cortisol, which makes flab stick to one's middle extra tight. It also affects bone density.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol

Amen to this....not to mention that stress makes it harder to eat right as well.

It's official weigh in day...and I didn't lose any, but I didn't gain any either. Considering the week I've had, I'll take it!

Walked for an hour on the beach today...gorgeous, and worked up a little sweat too.

Hugs to you all. :gimmehug:

[Bella~Vita]

ok so this week no lost but that's ok. It's starting to get hard again ... the joys of the up n downside of eating right. I was sick with my sinuses and the meds threw me off track , so what did I do? I friggin had toast alot ... so I gained 3 lbs back ..really nutri system? When they say you have to change your way of eating forever and it's a life style change ... they sure mean it. Well, I'm back on track and we shall by the weekend if I can stay off the scale that long . I have a crush on my scale .... really Kat? C'mon now !:|

[AtLast]

Well, it's back to OA meetings for me. I just cannot deal with trigger foods without working the program. Not about to allow myself to gain back what I have kept off for such a long time. Prevention is the key- to stop any compulsive eating before it takes hold.

I have been avoiding getting back to my local meetings due to a personal conflict with a renter I had to kick out that utilized OA, but, it's my program too. My health, my body and OA is simply what works for me in staying at a healthy weight. We will both just have to deal with it.

[*Anya*]

Stuck with the salmon, took a pass on the Carnitas-yeah! Actually I was too lazy to drive to King Taco but whatever the reason, the craving passed.

Trip to store today, tomatoes, lettuce, pears, peaches, Kashi wheat cereal, salsa-love it as salad dressing-chicken breasts, nonfat milk, etc. Still zip sweets, bread, butter.

So much easier now. Back in the second nature groove again. Such freedom.

[DapperButch]

Most definitely! Stress creates an increase in cortisol, which makes flab stick to one's middle extra tight. It also affects bone density.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol

This reminds me of one of my friend's entire diet plan.

Sleep more. :D

Since sleep has an impact on one's level of cortisol, she figured if she slept more at night she could lose weight.

And she was actually semi-serious about it being a diet plan for her. She really did start going to bed earlier.

[*Anya*]

This reminds me of one of my friend's entire diet plan.

Sleep more. :D

Since sleep has an impact on one's level of cortisol, she figured if she slept more at night she could lose weight.

And she was actually semi-serious about it being a diet plan for her. She really did start going to bed earlier.

Actually Dapper, there have been studies that have shown that people who do get enough regular sleep do better with their weight than those that do not.

Fascinating.

[DapperButch]

Actually Dapper, there have been studies that have shown that people who do get enough regular sleep do better with their weight than those that do not.

Fascinating.

Hi, Anya.

Oh, yes, I know (not enough sleep increases ones cortisol level). What made me smile was that it was her ENTIRE diet plan. :blink:

I am not sure if she thought that would be enough to lose weight or not. She can be dry with her humor, but like I said, she did start going to bed, earlier. I need to catch up with her to see if it helped!

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

I had a blast at my niece's 5th birthday party. I had a small slice of birthday cake and one chicken finger and a few fries. The pizza wasn't what I was craving since I didn't get a chance to eat lunch. If I get hungry tonight, I will make a sandwich and have no sides with it.

I have found, that if I don't get enough sleep, my body starts craving sweets in general. I have to kick my ass into gear and loose some weight before January. My middle brother is getting married and I don't want to attend the wedding being my size. So it will be no sweets<unless mother nature kicks in> and more water...

Have a good night,

Zimmy

[Gemme]

This reminds me of one of my friend's entire diet plan.

Sleep more. :D

Since sleep has an impact on one's level of cortisol, she figured if she slept more at night she could lose weight.

And she was actually semi-serious about it being a diet plan for her. She really did start going to bed earlier.

Actually Dapper, there have been studies that have shown that people who do get enough regular sleep do better with their weight than those that do not.

Fascinating.

Yes, yes! Part...a small part, but a part nonetheless...of my issue is fractured sleep. As I've aged, I've become a lighter sleeper. A light sleeper who is partnered with a sound sleeper who has sleep apnea and snores terribly.

I am one of 'those' people who need every single second of sleep and when I am shortchanged, it's not a pretty sight. I'm irritable and am less productive and not as good of a manager because my coping skills are just not as efficient when I'm tired. I also tend to eat more, to stay awake. Being partnered with military folk and working graveyards for a long time taught me that, if you're tired and can't sleep, eat.

So, I eat more during the day for the usual reasons: boredom, stress and now, to keep myself awake for the hours that I should be awake.

We've gotten into the pattern of me going to bed anywhere from 1-3 hours before Ebon so that I have a chance to get into REM and maybe not wake up when he comes to bed and starts snoring. He does have a CPAP machine and it has made a tremendous difference, but his snoring is just that bad that it's still bothersome for me, even with the mask on.

Last week, I had an auction and needed to be at work early. Auction days tend to run in the double digits for time spent on the clock, so they are draining on a good day. I went to bed earlier than usual, around 9:30ish, and was sleeping well until 12:32am, when Ebon was in bed and started his chainsaw impression. I waited and I tossed and I turned and hoped and prayed and tried to get to sleep. Around 4am-ish, I was successful. My alarm went off at 5:30am. Not good.

I've also had a big problem with motivation. I had it last year, but then I'd moved down here to TX and didn't have to worry about a lot of things. Ebon made enough to cover the bills and my job was playing house, looking for work and working out. I did those things, and pretty well, I might add. I dropped about 25 pounds when I finally was hired. The workouts stopped then as my commute was long and tiring and I worked a lot outside in the cold, and then in the hot of summer, and my motivation slid farther and farther away as the pounds crept up. I'm now heavier than when I first moved down here.

So, I decided to take a more passive approach, since I'm tired of being tired and listening to all of the negative crap in my head. If I can't or won't kick my own ass and get into the gym, then I'll try something I did a few years back and it worked. Hopefully, it will work now.

I picked up some supplements and will give myself two months to see what they can do on their own. If I find motivation along the way, all the better. If I don't, then I'll have to try something else when my supply runs out. I may have to break down and hire a trainer for a few times a month. That's not a cost I'm ready to incur just yet though.

I did find that an added benefit to one of the supplements is that it's supposed to help you sleep a little more soundly.

:blink:

Oh, praise be!

Sooooo.....it's not the way I'd prefer myself to go or something that I would actively recommend...at least, not at this point...but it's what I've decided to do. As a grown (but lazy) ass woman, it's my right.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

If interested, this is what I am trying:

http://www.dietspotlight.com/reveal-extreme-review/

[justkim]

It has been a rough couple of weeks...
I highly don't recommend a intestinal virus for weight loss...
Better than any colon cleanse... EVER!

Keep up all of the good work everyone...

[DapperButch]

Yes, yes! Part...a small part, but a part nonetheless...of my issue is fractured sleep. As I've aged, I've become a lighter sleeper. A light sleeper who is partnered with a sound sleeper who has sleep apnea and snores terribly.

I am one of 'those' people who need every single second of sleep and when I am shortchanged, it's not a pretty sight. I'm irritable and am less productive and not as good of a manager because my coping skills are just not as efficient when I'm tired. I also tend to eat more, to stay awake. Being partnered with military folk and working graveyards for a long time taught me that, if you're tired and can't sleep, eat.

So, I eat more during the day for the usual reasons: boredom, stress and now, to keep myself awake for the hours that I should be awake.

We've gotten into the pattern of me going to bed anywhere from 1-3 hours before Ebon so that I have a chance to get into REM and maybe not wake up when he comes to bed and starts snoring. He does have a CPAP machine and it has made a tremendous difference, but his snoring is just that bad that it's still bothersome for me, even with the mask on.

Last week, I had an auction and needed to be at work early. Auction days tend to run in the double digits for time spent on the clock, so they are draining on a good day. I went to bed earlier than usual, around 9:30ish, and was sleeping well until 12:32am, when Ebon was in bed and started his chainsaw impression. I waited and I tossed and I turned and hoped and prayed and tried to get to sleep. Around 4am-ish, I was successful. My alarm went off at 5:30am. Not good.

I've also had a big problem with motivation. I had it last year, but then I'd moved down here to TX and didn't have to worry about a lot of things. Ebon made enough to cover the bills and my job was playing house, looking for work and working out. I did those things, and pretty well, I might add. I dropped about 25 pounds when I finally was hired. The workouts stopped then as my commute was long and tiring and I worked a lot outside in the cold, and then in the hot of summer, and my motivation slid farther and farther away as the pounds crept up. I'm now heavier than when I first moved down here.

So, I decided to take a more passive approach, since I'm tired of being tired and listening to all of the negative crap in my head. If I can't or won't kick my own ass and get into the gym, then I'll try something I did a few years back and it worked. Hopefully, it will work now.

I picked up some supplements and will give myself two months to see what they can do on their own. If I find motivation along the way, all the better. If I don't, then I'll have to try something else when my supply runs out. I may have to break down and hire a trainer for a few times a month. That's not a cost I'm ready to incur just yet though.

I did find that an added benefit to one of the supplements is that it's supposed to help you sleep a little more soundly.

:blink:

Oh, praise be!

Sooooo.....it's not the way I'd prefer myself to go or something that I would actively recommend...at least, not at this point...but it's what I've decided to do. As a grown (but lazy) ass woman, it's my right.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

If interested, this is what I am trying:

http://www.dietspotlight.com/reveal-extreme-review/

Hey, Gemme. I wish you luck with this.

I am assuming what helps with sleep is the melatonin. If it doesn't help as much as you need, you can always get a bottle of the supplement at a pharmacy, vitamin shop, or probably even grocery store. Look for one that is extended release, so that it will keep you sleeping the whole night through.

One thing I am taking for sleep is called Tart Cherry. It is a concentrate and you take a tablespoon or two a night. It also has melatonin in it.

[Rockinonahigh]

Sleep has been a prob with me for years,my son is almost as bad so there may be some genetic thing about thet loss of sleep issue.If im working a regular day kind of job I often dont get 8 hours of sleep nomater when I go to bed.If left to my own time scedual I will fall into being up till about 1am or so then sleeping till 9 or 10am..even then its not straight thure.I have always been a bit hyper so my mind and body just dosent relax to sleep,what had worked for me is takeing a flexeril 5mg and them a tramadole 50mg so in about an hour im geting sleepy then will go to bed.I must admit there are to many times I dont sleep at all no mater what I do,on those times I just get up then go finds something to do.Often I end up at the pool hall or a gay bar on the river frount that stays open to 5am.I have washed my car,gone bowling came home showered then gone to work,did my 8 hours..I was sleepy but couldnt say that way long.

[Rockinonahigh]

You have mentioned OA meetings,where do you find one,Im fighting falling off the food truck big time.Im so far holding my own but I am haveing the urge to want food even tho im not the least bit hungry,im either bord,unhppy about things that are bugging me...in reality im probly a bit depresed..this runs in my family I usely handle it ok just keep my mind on other things.

[*Anya*]

Ah sleep. The only way I get 6-7 hours is to go to bed early. Pathetically early some nights. I wake up anywhere from 3AM to 4:30. I never set an alarm clock for work. It would be a miracle if I ever overslept. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older.

My ex used to snore. When I was in my 20's, I slept like a rock. Never heard it. As the years went by, either she got worse or I slept more lightly. Even with earplugs, could hear her. I finally would get up in the middle of the night and would go sleep in the guest room. She hated that but hell, I had to sleep.

Sleep critical for both my mental health and weight loss/maintenance.

Gemme, have you tried ear plugs? The soft foam kind? They do help. Rockin, just type Overeaters Anonymous in your search engine. It should also give you a list of meetings in your area.

In eating, sleeping health and with hugs to all,

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Rocking,

Here is a link to the OA meetings in your area. I am going to see if they have any in my area and I am going to check one out. The good thing about this program, is that there are no membership dues; which helps me since I cannot afford Weight Watchers. They do have meetings in my area and I will find one that I can attend!!!! Thank you AtLast for mentioning this!

http://www.oa.org/meetings/find-a-meeting.php

Have a great day,

Zimmy

You have mentioned OA meetings,where do you find one,Im fighting falling off the food truck big time.Im so far holding my own but I am haveing the urge to want food even tho im not the least bit hungry,im either bord,unhppy about things that are bugging me...in reality im probly a bit depresed..this runs in my family I usely handle it ok just keep my mind on other things.

[Gemme]

Ah sleep. The only way I get 6-7 hours is to go to bed early. Pathetically early some nights. I wake up anywhere from 3AM to 4:30. I never set an alarm clock for work. It would be a miracle if I ever overslept. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older.

My ex used to snore. When I was in my 20's, I slept like a rock. Never heard it. As the years went by, either she got worse or I slept more lightly. Even with earplugs, could hear her. I finally would get up in the middle of the night and would go sleep in the guest room. She hated that but hell, I had to sleep.

Sleep critical for both my mental health and weight loss/maintenance.

Gemme, have you tried ear plugs? The soft foam kind? They do help. Rockin, just type Overeaters Anonymous in your search engine. It should also give you a list of meetings in your area.

In eating, sleeping health and with hugs to all,

I have and they don't work. Either they come out during the night or the volume is just too loud or, one time, they did work and I didn't hear my alarm.

Oooopsie.

There are solutions that I could do (there's a headband kind of radio thing that would work as I could turn up the volume to compensate for Ebon's louder nights, but then I'd eventually go deaf I'm afraid) but I have to be able to hear my alarm and I always get up before Ebon and he doesn't hear my alarm, so that's not fair to put that on him.

[Rockinonahigh]

Good Morning Rocking,

Here is a link to the OA meetings in your area. I am going to see if they have any in my area and I am going to check one out. The good thing about this program, is that there are no membership dues; which helps me since I cannot afford Weight Watchers. They do have meetings in my area and I will find one that I can attend!!!! Thank you AtLast for mentioning this!

http://www.oa.org/meetings/find-a-meeting.php

Have a great day,

Zimmy

Thanks Zimmy I got the info I needed from the web site,I will give them a call later today.Im gonna take a nap as I didnt fall asleep till 5:00am then got up at 9:30am.I appresheate the help more than u know :bunchflowers:

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope you all had a great weekend! I have no sweets in my house and there won't be any; unless my roommate picks up some then I won't have any.

I cannot believe the reunion is in two weeks! I am super excited and cannot wait to walk around Little Rock and sight see!

Have fun today,

Zimmy

[Gentle Tiger]

Good Morning. Just popping in today to say I am back on the self-discipline track, starting today. Let the progress resume.

[Sparkle]

Hello Everyone!

Well done for every healthy step taken.

I've not checked in - in awhile; but I come in and have a read/catch up when I can; each of you has helped to keep me motivated and inspired by sharing your journey. Thank you very much.

I've lost about 15lbs in the past 2 and a half months. I'm averaging a little more than 5lbs a month; it is slow progress but it is progress none the less and I'm proud.

I haven't been fabulous about keeping up with WW-online. I was meticulous in recording everything for the first 6weeks and then over the course of the last month I've grown lazy with it.

I do want to get back on track with WW, because I know it is a very helpful tool for me...when I make myself accountable for everything I eat and I drink - I definitely make better choices.

I have, however, persisted with my couch25k running program. (out of sheer stubbornness and pride)
I've been taking it slowly and repeating runs when I feel I haven't "gotten it" yet. Last week I was absolutely dreading the last run of the week (W5, D3) - 20minutes straight through, no walking interval. :|
I ran D1 and D2 each two times over because I was procrastinating the 20minute run. And then... I DID IT!
I couldn't believe it. And it wasn't even as difficult as I had anticipated. It was very challenging and I did it. That is an amazing feeling. :)

Now I need to be more consistent with the running (I'm running every 3 days on average right now); I'd like to be running every other day and doing some other gentler exercise on the off days. Soon, I will transition to a gym membership for the winter months, I'm looking forward to working out in a climate controlled environment, off the pavement and I'm really looking forward to taking some classes (I do well in a structured environment).

So, I've come in here to state my short term goals for the next few months:
Track food/drink on WW more consistently, run more frequently and try to do some gentle strength-building exercise on non-running days.

[starryeyes]

Good for you!! I am going to start the program again too


Hello Everyone!

Well done for every healthy step taken.

I've not checked in - in awhile; but I come in and have a read/catch up when I can; each of you has helped to keep me motivated and inspired by sharing your journey. Thank you very much.

I've lost about 15lbs in the past 2 and a half months. I'm averaging a little more than 5lbs a month; it is slow progress but it is progress none the less and I'm proud.

I haven't been fabulous about keeping up with WW-online. I was meticulous in recording everything for the first 6weeks and then over the course of the last month I've grown lazy with it.

I do want to get back on track with WW, because I know it is a very helpful tool for me...when I make myself accountable for everything I eat and I drink - I definitely make better choices.

I have, however, persisted with my couch25k running program. (out of sheer stubbornness and pride)
I've been taking it slowly and repeating runs when I feel I haven't "gotten it" yet. Last week I was absolutely dreading the last run of the week (W5, D3) - 20minutes straight through, no walking interval. :|
I ran D1 and D2 each two times over because I was procrastinating the 20minute run. And then... I DID IT!
I couldn't believe it. And it wasn't even as difficult as I had anticipated. It was very challenging and I did it. That is an amazing feeling. :)

Now I need to be more consistent with the running (I'm running every 3 days on average right now); I'd like to be running every other day and doing some other gentler exercise on the off days. Soon, I will transition to a gym membership for the winter months, I'm looking forward to working out in a climate controlled environment, off the pavement and I'm really looking forward to taking some classes (I do well in a structured environment).

So, I've come in here to state my short term goals for the next few months:
Track food/drink on WW more consistently, run more frequently and try to do some gentle strength-building exercise on non-running days.

[Rockinonahigh]

I went to the docs today,I need to be more carefull about food these days cause somehow I got hold of something that blew my blood sugar up to 190..yeah..yeah I know.I have splenda in a sugar bowl marked with a big old S so it wont get mixed u with the real sugar that my son uses for coffee,over the weekend I had family from Florida stop by for a day or two so cousin x fixed breakfast yesterday wich was french toast, wich I can have one slice now and then.I deside to have lowcal cereal this morning so I scooped up what I thought was splenda over my cherrios..it wasnt splenda.I never did taste the diffrence,but I shure felt it.Boy did I ever feel weird...I feel better now but am also fighting a sinus infection...UGH! Gimmie a break..not cool.Now im on meds for that along with everything else.Good news is I lost another pound..go me.Oh,now I have new diffrent sugar bowl for splenda and the one my son uses is put away till he needs it.Life, what a way to get a day going...I havent done pne thing I set out to do today.

[Cowboi]

Had a kick a$$ workout this afternoon. My trainer and I worked out together. Booyah...I feel good!!!!
I am chowin down on some talapia, and broccolli, and sugar snaps.
Hope that everyone's Monday was as great as mine!!

[Rockinonahigh]

This Thursdday im going to my first O A meeting,I hope its what they say it will be..sofar after speaking to a rep it looks ok.

[Kelt]

Hey all,

Started my day watching the sunrise while I was on my beach walk, great way to start the day.

I have gotten to know quite a few folks who also do beach training for a variety of things over the last few months, it takes a while to earn their respect, but once you’ve got it they are really great about being encouraging.

There is one fellow who is out there 3-4 times a week training small groups of athletes 3-6 at a time. I just know him as coach Kenny and he has been really nice about noticing changes in me and giving a shout out whenever I go by. Sometimes, like with the other people we’ll stop and chat for a bit, it’s interesting to get to know folks over time that way.

Imagine my surprise today when I found out he is actually an Olympic gold medalist (triple jump) with a record that still stands after 16 years! He has a private training facility across the bay for pro football and basketball players.

I know it’s a bit of a derail, but it seems I’m in pretty good company out there. :)

Getting back on track, this Nordic walking I’m doing is really something else. I’ve added 600 cal per day to my eating plan and the weight keeps coming off at the same rate, so I guess I’m doing it right.

Everybody keep up the great work!


:theisland:

[Cowboi]

Looks like I made my goal for the 1st of Oct. after all. I was stuck for a couple of weeks. Hopped on the scales this moring and Viola'!
Im pumped!! Y'all have a great day!!!
Oatmeal pancake and Myofusion for brekkie, and I am off to work.

[Thinker]

Good morning! :)

The in-laws were in town over the weekend, and I just couldn't manage them AND my 30-day challenge. :( I'm bummed about that.

I did resume my cardio yesterday and am back at it. We're going on a working vacation next week, so I'll start up my challenge again when we return.

I've still managed 24 out of 27 days though, and that's not too shabby! :hangloose:

I'm anxious to see how all of this impacts all my bloodwork. Since I've been on T, my cholesterol has been on the high end of normal/low end of high; I have a good feeling it will be much better now!

My doc also ordered tests on all thyroid functions. Curious about that...

That's about it for now. Wishing everyone a wonderful day and continued successes... :)

[foxyshaman]

Soooo... I had :sushi: for lunch... which I love!! However, I don't know how many points they are. Does anyone? I am sure I could find it on line, but I really like the wonderful resource we have here.

I did track all weekend. I lost one night. I drank a glass of wine, realized my date was not going to get any better...so just kept drinking. Three glasses and a cab later, I was home, tipsy, but hell the world was much brighter!!! I will take those 16 points (rounded up for honesty) and just work them off at the gym this week. I avoided all the high fat speed foods where I was storytelling this weekend. Was not all that hard, being a vegetarian comes in handy sometimes :canadian:.

Did Zumba last night, have interval training tonite so I will nice and tired when I go to bed.

Interesting the talk on sleep. I don't sleep much. Never have. However, I am also not unaware of the troubles that can cause in weight maintenance and sanity. I have tried. But with the onset of menopause I sleep even less. And what is worse, I cannot fall asleep. That was never my problem. I could always fall asleep when I wanted to and be just fine. Now I lay there and wonder when it will finally take me. I have tried melatonin, but I can't wake up on it.

Ahhhh well. I have written a book - again. So.... if anyone has ideas about :sushi: I would be happy to hear them. :canadian:

[PinkieLee]

I LOVE sushi, too! Like you, it's hard to find any way to figure out WW points, because all restaurants are different. Here is a website that might help give you a lil' help trying to figure it out (or at least give you a rough guesstimate) of some of the rolls you might like.

http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm

[foxyshaman]

Why Thank You Miss PinkieLee!! I rounded up to 8 points for my spicy tuna roll. And that is another 24g of Protein. WhoooHoooo.... I am feeling good.

In other news: This week I put on two pair of pants I had in my closet that I had forgotten about. (My mind trick, if I don't see them, try them on and realize they are too small I won't be depressed <that day>). I put them on, one is too big and goes back to the Goodwill from whenst they came. And the other pair... are loose!! WhhhoooHoooo.

I went to the doctor to get a diagnosis for the skin issue I am having on my heel. It has bothered me since June. Lots of pain, lots of split heel...lots and lots of natural healing remedies...to no avail. The foot stumped the skin specialist. He took a good chunk out of my skin and made my poor little foot bleed. My dilemma, if I go to interval training my split foot will split more...possibly. If I don't go will I guilt myself out for being a pussy? If I do go will I totally regret it tomorrow?? And not be able to do weights tomorrow and possibly Zumba on Thursday??

:deepthoughts:

[Gemme]

I know you prefer natural remedies and whatnot, but have you tried New Skin? It will burn like Hell when you put it on, but once it's sealed, it will hold the split skin together for a while.

I've used it when I've had split lips (try to go through the day without moving your lips....it was torture!) and it kept me in one piece, while allowing the skin to heal under the seal. Reapply as needed and keep in mind that the worse and deeper the cut or split is, the more it burns. So, it will burn less as your heels heal.

[foxyshaman]

I know you prefer natural remedies and whatnot, but have you tried New Skin? It will burn like Hell when you put it on, but once it's sealed, it will hold the split skin together for a while.

I've used it when I've had split lips (try to go through the day without moving your lips....it was torture!) and it kept me in one piece, while allowing the skin to heal under the seal. Reapply as needed and keep in mind that the worse and deeper the cut or split is, the more it burns. So, it will burn less as your heels heal.

Gemme!! Thank you for being kind and sharing a healing thought with me. I did try New Skin and it did help the split. I was grateful. The pharmacist recommended that to me. However, the skin on my heel continues to flake, peel and crack. When the skin does grow back over, it is like a bubble. Not solidly connected to the skin underneath it (if that makes sense). The doc asked me NOT to treat it for the next two weeks until I see him again. I am not looking forward to that at all. It hurts.

I seriously thought I would be able to go in to see him. He would go "oh you have ____" and voila magic cream and I would skip (kinda) to my car all happy and stuff. Yeah No.

I did not go to the gym last night. I was very grateful I did not. I had a patient at 7 and standing on my foot for 1.5 hours while I worked on her, hurt like the dickens. I can only imagine if I had gone to the gym and irritated it more.

I will officially stop whining as of....NOW

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Wednesday healthy peeps!

Well, last night I bit the bullet and started trying on clothes for the Reunion in two weeks. I was pretty bummed 2 weeks ago, when I bought a killer corset off eBay, only to find out the damn thing didn't fit. Anyway, I tried it on again, and although it doesn't fit the way I want it to... I could actually wear the damn thing! I got excited and started pulling out old clothes that I haven't been able to wear, and smiled as each & every piece actually fit!

So, although my original plan didn't work out, I now have a lot more options of clothes to wear from my own closet :) Hey, the scale might not be showing big losses right now... but if my clothes are getting baggier, than I'm a happy girl!

As for now, I'm just watching what I eat and trying my best to get in exercise whenever I can. I really wanted to start trying to exercise first thing in the morning... but the snooze button has been my longtime friend ;)

Meals planned for today....

Breakfast:
peanut butter & jelly sandwich on a deli thin
a banana

Lunch out with my mom today:
veggie stir fry
brown rice

Dinner we are firing up the grill:
grilled chicken
mushroom rice
corn on the cob
spinach salad with avacado slices

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

[ruffryder]

Happy HUuummpPP day peeps.

Breakfast: Honey bunches of oats, added raisins, no fat milk. 200 calories.

Lunch: spaghetti and meatballs. 1/2 everything thin bagel. 320 calories.

Dinner: flame broiled, seasoned (pollo asada) Chicken Breast in romaine salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, baby carrots and fat free ranch. 200 calories.

I have a 7 day free membership to Snap Fitness so I think I will take advantage of that starting Friday or Saturday. Then I may just go with Planet Fitness Black Card Membership. I get one free day to check it out then $5.00 starts it all and $20 month gets me unlimited guest passes, tanning, massage chairs, and access to all PF locations in the U.S. No commitments.

[ruffryder]

I LOVE sushi, too! Like you, it's hard to find any way to figure out WW points, because all restaurants are different. Here is a website that might help give you a lil' help trying to figure it out (or at least give you a rough guesstimate) of some of the rolls you might like.

http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm

Thanks for the link Pinkie! Not bad at all for sushi lovers, considering the whole roll.

[Ranger Butch Force]

Earlier this year I was doing WW and, I know everyone is goning to laugh at me but, the Wii Fit with the Biggest Loser Challenge game. It was working as I had lost about 20 lbs. Unfortunately, there were family issues that I had to attend to which in turn stressed me out and I quit doing all of those things. So, I'm getting back in the saddle and started it back up again. Also, taking the dog for long walks helped me too.

[dixie]

Earlier this year I was doing WW and, I know everyone is goning to laugh at me but, the Wii Fit with the Biggest Loser Challenge game. It was working as I had lost about 20 lbs. Unfortunately, there were family issues that I had to attend to which in turn stressed me out and I quit doing all of those things. So, I'm getting back in the saddle and started it back up again. Also, taking the dog for long walks helped me too.

I have to agree. I lost 30 lbs doing the Wii Fit, Biggest Loser, and Gold's Gym Zumba, all for the Wii. Then, like you, I let myself slack off and gain weight back. I'm finally back at it, doing the Wii and going to the gym. I'm already another 10lbs back down, plus making some healthier choices related to meals.

[PinkieLee]

Earlier this year I was doing WW and, I know everyone is goning to laugh at me but, the Wii Fit with the Biggest Loser Challenge game. It was working as I had lost about 20 lbs. Unfortunately, there were family issues that I had to attend to which in turn stressed me out and I quit doing all of those things. So, I'm getting back in the saddle and started it back up again. Also, taking the dog for long walks helped me too.

Well hello Ranger :)

Hey the Wii Fit is great... and a lot of people use it when they are stuck indoors! Some of those routines will kick your workout into high gear ~ like the Biggest Loser one! Hey, anything that gets your body moving is a plus! On those days I don't feel like exercising, I grab my iPod, crank my music and start dancing in my living room!

No matter what program you are using, you will find lots of helpful advice, words of encouragement, receipes, workout tips AND LOTS of support! We are glad you are here!

GOOD LUCK getting your journey going again!

[Ranger Butch Force]

I have to agree. I lost 30 lbs doing the Wii Fit, Biggest Loser, and Gold's Gym Zumba, all for the Wii. Then, like you, I let myself slack off and gain weight back. I'm finally back at it, doing the Wii and going to the gym. I'm already another 10lbs back down, plus making some healthier choices related to meals.

What was also tough is when I go to Burning Man. I'm there for two weeks and all I want to do is eat bacon and drink (except when I'm on duty of course), but I ride my bicycle and walk a lot too.

I hated feeling sluggish shortly after I quit eating right and working out, but slowly I have been feeling a bit better and more energetic too.

[PinkieLee]

I have to agree. I lost 30 lbs doing the Wii Fit, Biggest Loser, and Gold's Gym Zumba, all for the Wii. Then, like you, I let myself slack off and gain weight back. I'm finally back at it, doing the Wii and going to the gym. I'm already another 10lbs back down, plus making some healthier choices related to meals.

Ugh, don't you just hate it when you let yourself slack off! Well, luckily each & every day is a fresh start :) GOOD FOR YOU for making healthier choices & getting your fitness routine going again!

[foxyshaman]

I have to agree. I lost 30 lbs doing the Wii Fit, Biggest Loser, and Gold's Gym Zumba, all for the Wii. Then, like you, I let myself slack off and gain weight back. I'm finally back at it, doing the Wii and going to the gym. I'm already another 10lbs back down, plus making some healthier choices related to meals.

I tip my hat to you and Ranger I can't exercise at home. I need to go to a gym. Otherwise I will never do it. I do not have the self discipline that you two have. :cheerleader:

[dixie]

What was also tough is when I go to Burning Man. I'm there for two weeks and all I want to do is eat bacon and drink (except when I'm on duty of course), but I ride my bicycle and walk a lot too.

I hated feeling sluggish shortly after I quit eating right and working out, but slowly I have been feeling a bit better and more energetic too.

I can't really say a whole lot about the bacon, since I have factored bacon into my new diet...lol

Ugh, don't you just hate it when you let yourself slack off! Well, luckily each & every day is a fresh start :) GOOD FOR YOU for making healthier choices & getting your fitness routine going again!

I tip my hat to you and Ranger I can't exercise at home. I need to go to a gym. Otherwise I will never do it. I do not have the self discipline that you two have. :cheerleader:

I wish I did have better will power. If so I'd probably be a lot slimmer and healthier by now...lol I am trying though. It helps that both of my parents are on a get-healthy kick now, so we try to motivate one another. :)

[foxyshaman]

Good morning & happy Wednesday healthy peeps!

Well, last night I bit the bullet and started trying on clothes for the Reunion in two weeks. I was pretty bummed 2 weeks ago, when I bought a killer corset off eBay, only to find out the damn thing didn't fit. Anyway, I tried it on again, and although it doesn't fit the way I want it to... I could actually wear the damn thing! I got excited and started pulling out old clothes that I haven't been able to wear, and smiled as each & every piece actually fit!

So, although my original plan didn't work out, I now have a lot more options of clothes to wear from my own closet :) Hey, the scale might not be showing big losses right now... but if my clothes are getting baggier, than I'm a happy girl!

As for now, I'm just watching what I eat and trying my best to get in exercise whenever I can. I really wanted to start trying to exercise first thing in the morning... but the snooze button has been my longtime friend ;)



I think that is super fabulous!! :cheer: I love when I go into my closet and those "tight" clothes fit, and can even be baggy!!

I am happy for you. You provide wonderful suppport, and have been my cheerleader more than once. I am truly delighted for you!! :happyjump:

[Rockinonahigh]

Since ive been dealing with this sinus infection I have had zero energy,but am on some meds and finaly today I got my antibiotics ive been wainting for for the last two days...the one the doc gave me was a bad reactor with my advair so I needed somethig else.The bigest plus is my blood sugar is down to 105 for the last couple of days its been 190 and 150 in the mornings.I havent slept much in a fue days and wasnt eating right but not doing a lot of wrong stuff either,now im back on the diet to the numbers and do plan to not change things.Being sick and stressed cant pick up the numbers ive been told.
Yesterday I did manage to go out and get a bit of exersise shooting basket ball hoops for 20 minits..I pushed it a bit longer than I had wind to use but when I get this crap it usely ends up in my chest so I thought some moveing around would help..it did...but I was pooped afterwards
Im glad to see how many of u are doing so well,keepup the good work folks..I get more ideas everytime I read some of the post.

[PinkieLee]

I can't really say a whole lot about the bacon, since I have factored bacon into my new diet...lol


I wish I did have better will power. If so I'd probably be a lot slimmer and healthier by now...lol I am trying though. It helps that both of my parents are on a get-healthy kick now, so we try to motivate one another. :)

Yeah, it really does help when other members in the household are all focused on the same goal. My willpower can be easily persuaded when people around me are eating bad... only difference is, they don't have a problem, I DO!

Even though D says she wants to lose weight, she isn't focused on any plan. Luckily, she has me to help at least make healthy modifications to our dinners or meals we have together... so in fact she is losing without even thinking about it. Well, if she can stay away from eating mexican food 4 days a week ;)

[justkim]

First workout in a week. I got super sick after my last ShaBAM! class, thank goodness it wasn't the class but a intestinal virus that is still kicking my butt. I wish I could say my trainer went easy on me but for the most part she didn't. We stayed away from core exercises and worked on upper body. Tonight I am going to try and hit one of the cardio classes and see how I feel. I am not sure if my *guts* can handle it but I will go and give it my best.

Congrat's to everyone of you for keeping moving forward and taking control of your health one step at a time...

[PinkieLee]

I think that is super fabulous!! :cheer: I love when I go into my closet and those "tight" clothes fit, and can even be baggy!!

I am happy for you. You provide wonderful suppport, and have been my cheerleader more than once. I am truly delighted for you!! :happyjump:

awwww THANK YOU so much for your kind words... you've made my day! Yes, the baggy clothes are a lil' more motivation & proof that I am making positive changes in the right direction... even if I do throw the scale across the room for not being on my side all the time ;)

Having y'all to keep me in check, to share this journey with, has made the world of difference for me. I NEED folks to keep me motivated... and helping others stay motivated holds myself accountable for what I'm doing, too. I know I have a long way to go... but together we can do it!

[PinkieLee]

Since ive been dealing with this sinus infection I have had zero energy,but am on some meds and finaly today I got my antibiotics ive been wainting for for the last two days...the one the doc gave me was a bad reactor with my advair so I needed somethig else.The bigest plus is my blood sugar is down to 105 for the last couple of days its been 190 and 150 in the mornings.I havent slept much in a fue days and wasnt eating right but not doing a lot of wrong stuff either,now im back on the diet to the numbers and do plan to not change things.Being sick and stressed cant pick up the numbers ive been told.
Yesterday I did manage to go out and get a bit of exersise shooting basket ball hoops for 20 minits..I pushed it a bit longer than I had wind to use but when I get this crap it usely ends up in my chest so I thought some moveing around would help..it did...but I was pooped afterwards
Im glad to see how many of u are doing so well,keepup the good work folks..I get more ideas everytime I read some of the post.

Being sick sure can put a damper on not only our moods but our motivation. Hell, when I don't feel good I don't want to get out of bed.... let alone workout or cook a healthy meal. I'm glad that you are starting to feel better and are able to get some fresh air in those lungs.

Don't beat yourself up my friend... you are doing great! Hey, your blood sugar numbers are already getting better :)

[PinkieLee]

First workout in a week. I got super sick after my last ShaBAM! class, thank goodness it wasn't the class but a intestinal virus that is still kicking my butt. I wish I could say my trainer went easy on me but for the most part she didn't. We stayed away from core exercises and worked on upper body. Tonight I am going to try and hit one of the cardio classes and see how I feel. I am not sure if my *guts* can handle it but I will go and give it my best.

Congrat's to everyone of you for keeping moving forward and taking control of your health one step at a time...

ShaBAM! class... oh my god, that sounds like a workout in itself! What is it like?! I'm sorry that some virus made you so sick... but hopefully you will be back up to 100% before you know it! They have so many great cardio classes at my gym... I've always just been a lil' intimated to join in. Those Zumba women are freakin' off the hook ;)

Good luck tonight!!!

[apretty]

I am not even going to tell you all what WE have been eating--Though I think it would be super funny to list things that E has eaten while implying that I have been LittleMissDietQueen.

Still, each day I begin with my coffee and total cereal, cottage cheese and fruit.

*There's been a lot of upheaval in our lives recently, including a new job for me and leaving one where I love the people like whoa--So I am trying to be kind to myself, I cannot go to a negative space--There's literally no time.

This weekend, I did do better shopping so we were set up to have the things we needed in the house, actual vegetables and lunch foods. Onward, and all that.

*Also, I have maintained that 10 lb loss that I did over the course of the last 3 months which is what I love about WW--Even if I veer off of plan, I still don't gain back every single lost pound (just 2). Love that!

<3

[Dominique]

Those Zumba women are freakin' off the hook ;)


They are! My Zumba's are over. I was very intimidated when I first went. It was an outdoor, parking lot, money raising event. I went into the middle of the crowd until I learned *what the heck* that was like the third class. Then it was over in two more weeks.

ShaBam! :| I wonder if that has a copyright? I'd like to make some deco flash dance like T shirts and sell them to some crazy exersize class. Leg warmers too, why not. Love that name ShaBam!! maybe I'll change my screen name. Obsessing about it now. Thanks Kim. Glad to hear you are doing better.

[justkim]

I belong to Gold's Gym and love the classes they have to offer... ShaBam is like Zumba but not with the Latin flare which to me is what I love about Zumba. Another class I take is the cardio sculpt... love that one too! Check in your local area to see what classes are available...

Keep up the good work everyone!

[Gemme]

Hey, Gemme. I wish you luck with this.

I am assuming what helps with sleep is the melatonin. If it doesn't help as much as you need, you can always get a bottle of the supplement at a pharmacy, vitamin shop, or probably even grocery store. Look for one that is extended release, so that it will keep you sleeping the whole night through.

One thing I am taking for sleep is called Tart Cherry. It is a concentrate and you take a tablespoon or two a night. It also has melatonin in it.

I've been taking the supplements for a few days now and I do have to admit that I appear to be getting to sleep faster. I still wake up in the middle of the night and when Ebon changes pitch/volume/etc but it's more like 2-3 times now versus 6 or more before.

So, thankfully, it does seem to be making a difference. Maybe when my supply runs out, I'll look into melatonin supplements.

Gemme!! Thank you for being kind and sharing a healing thought with me. I did try New Skin and it did help the split. I was grateful. The pharmacist recommended that to me. However, the skin on my heel continues to flake, peel and crack. When the skin does grow back over, it is like a bubble. Not solidly connected to the skin underneath it (if that makes sense). The doc asked me NOT to treat it for the next two weeks until I see him again. I am not looking forward to that at all. It hurts.

I seriously thought I would be able to go in to see him. He would go "oh you have ____" and voila magic cream and I would skip (kinda) to my car all happy and stuff. Yeah No.

I did not go to the gym last night. I was very grateful I did not. I had a patient at 7 and standing on my foot for 1.5 hours while I worked on her, hurt like the dickens. I can only imagine if I had gone to the gym and irritated it more.

I will officially stop whining as of....NOW



So, it kind of makes a fluid-less blister? Interesting. I had a toenail do that a few times. My pinkie toenail got ripped off a couple of times (won't go into those stories) and when it grew back, there was a pocket of air in between the bed and the nail, which eventually led to that nail falling off, but there was a whole new nail underneath then. Weird, I admit.

Happy HUuummpPP day peeps.

Breakfast: Honey bunches of oats, added raisins, no fat milk. 200 calories.

Lunch: spaghetti and meatballs. 1/2 everything thin bagel. 320 calories.

Dinner: flame broiled, seasoned (pollo asada) Chicken Breast in romaine salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, baby carrots and fat free ranch. 200 calories.

I have a 7 day free membership to Snap Fitness so I think I will take advantage of that starting Friday or Saturday. Then I may just go with Planet Fitness Black Card Membership. I get one free day to check it out then $5.00 starts it all and $20 month gets me unlimited guest passes, tanning, massage chairs, and access to all PF locations in the U.S. No commitments.

Check again to be sure. Ebon and I got that member with PF and there's a one year contract with that one, unless they've changed the parameters recently. The white membership for $10/mo has no commitment but you can only go to the one location that you sign up at and don't get the tanning and massage chair bennies.

Having said that, we do enjoy the gym. It's low key and no pressure mentality were just what we needed when we signed up. It still is; we just haven't been in four forevers.

:blink:

[Dominique]

[QUOTE=Gemme;427079]I've been taking the supplements for a few days now and I do have to admit that I appear to be getting to sleep faster. I still wake up in the middle of the night and when Ebon changes pitch/volume/etc but it's more like 2-3 times now versus 6 or more before.

So, thankfully, it does seem to be making a difference. Maybe when my supply runs out, I'll look into melatonin supplements.


Hi Gemme. I am an uncured insomniac. We sort of talked about this in another thread (sleep study) I also suffer from
migraines. They always look at sleep when you have migraines. I had listed on my patient info sheet for the current Neurologist I am seeing....melatonin supplements.
The neurologist said to me* Sleep makes melatonin, melatonin does not make sleep, nor does it put you into a better head space or increase your sex drive. Throw it away.*

Not trusting her 3 walls that were covered with degrees and
medical certifications, I came home and looked that piece of information up on the internet....OMG:| She was telling me the truth. I bet I read that in the check out line of a grocery store while being sleep deprived (melatonin will let you sleep, buy some!!)

[apretty]

I've been taking the supplements for a few days now and I do have to admit that I appear to be getting to sleep faster. I still wake up in the middle of the night and when Ebon changes pitch/volume/etc but it's more like 2-3 times now versus 6 or more before.


I know some who can't sleep without melatonin--Whether it's causing sleepiness, or just part of their nightly routine, I don't know. :)

[*Anya*]

Not losing but not gaining. Fiber has calories so I have to eat less to account for that!

I did, however, get on the floor this morning to do exercises I have not done in years. I used to do 75 sit-ups a night and thought I would be lucky to do 5 but easily did 25. Went ahead and did the rest of all the back exercises I used to do.

Hugs all,

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am not gaining weight or losing any, which is normal for me. I am still watching everything I eat and exercising when I can.

Good Luck everyone!

Zimmy

[PinkieLee]

Good morning y'all :)

It looks like everyone is still going strong, making positive changes & moving in the right direction! Keep it up... we can do this!

Well, 1 more pound gone forever! Yep, slow & steady... but at least it's going in the right direction.

I KNOW that I haven't done everything in my power to get it coming off faster. I KNOW that I should exercise more. I am watching what I eat and limiting my indulges.... but I could always do better! Yes, I own my choices because ultimately it's up to me! I get in these lazy funks where I let life control me... when I should be controlling my life! Negative self talk pops in my head, and sometimes it's hard to snap out of it. I'm telling you, it's a daily struggle sometimes.

But, I'm only 5 pounds away from my first personal goal I set. I've been doing WW for 4 months now... and have lost 27 pounds. Must. keep. going!

I hope that everyone has a fantastic, healthy day!

[Medusa]

Hey all!

Long time, no talky!

I have been out of the loop both here and with WW for a few weeks now. Still following the plan loosely but not focused as much as I'd like.

I went to Juney's birthday party in Portland for 5 days this past weekend and drank a LOT, ate a LOT, and generally opened the gate for some serious calories. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't eating butter from the box or licking cream from the walls but I certainly ate cake and pie more than a few times :)

I was fearful of weighing in but went ahead and did it this morning.

I gained 2 pounds.

ONLY 2.

I was all prepared to see a 6 or 7 pound gain and was overjoyed about only gaining 2. Hell, I can take a dump and loose 2 pounds.

I'll be hitting the elliptical tonight and had some strawberries and a banana for breakfast. Also pounding some water and plan to have a healthy dinner.

Glad to be back on plan and back in here with all of you!

[foxyshaman]

Good morning y'all :)

It looks like everyone is still going strong, making positive changes & moving in the right direction! Keep it up... we can do this!

Well, 1 more pound gone forever! Yep, slow & steady... but at least it's going in the right direction.

I KNOW that I haven't done everything in my power to get it coming off faster. I KNOW that I should exercise more. I am watching what I eat and limiting my indulges.... but I could always do better! Yes, I own my choices because ultimately it's up to me! I get in these lazy funks where I let life control me... when I should be controlling my life! Negative self talk pops in my head, and sometimes it's hard to snap out of it. I'm telling you, it's a daily struggle sometimes.

But, I'm only 5 pounds away from my first personal goal I set. I've been doing WW for 4 months now... and have lost 27 pounds. Must. keep. going!

I hope that everyone has a fantastic, healthy day!

27 Forever Gone Pounds!!! :clap: You are doing FABO!!!

Excellent work PinkieLee!!!

[dixie]

I had a really great time at my hip hop dance class. It was a lot of sweaty, nonstop fun...lol I think I'm gonna try out the kickboxing/dance mix class on Saturday. I do so much better with exercise when it's fun lol!

[foxyshaman]

Hey all!

Long time, no talky!

I have been out of the loop both here and with WW for a few weeks now. Still following the plan loosely but not focused as much as I'd like.

I went to Juney's birthday party in Portland for 5 days this past weekend and drank a LOT, ate a LOT, and generally opened the gate for some serious calories. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't eating butter from the box or licking cream from the walls but I certainly ate cake and pie more than a few times :)

I was fearful of weighing in but went ahead and did it this morning.

I gained 2 pounds.

ONLY 2.

I was all prepared to see a 6 or 7 pound gain and was overjoyed about only gaining 2. Hell, I can take a dump and loose 2 pounds.

I'll be hitting the elliptical tonight and had some strawberries and a banana for breakfast. Also pounding some water and plan to have a healthy dinner.

Glad to be back on plan and back in here with all of you!

I wondered where you were!! Nice to have you back Medusa.

Ahhh you made me laugh, 2 pounds and you could lose that in one crap. :lol2:Take magnesium, if you don't already. If you have a wacked out digestive system and have had life long constipation, chances are you lack that lovely essential element in your diet. I wish someone would have shared that little golden piece of info with me YEARS ago!!

Anyway... I am sure you had a great time with June celebrating a wonderful birthday!! Welcome back!!

[foxyshaman]

I had a really great time at my hip hop dance class. It was a lot of sweaty, nonstop fun...lol I think I'm gonna try out the kickboxing/dance mix class on Saturday. I do so much better with exercise when it's fun lol!

<insert envy face> I wanna do a hip hop dance class. :cheesy:

I do wwaaayyy better if I can smile while I am sweating and hurting!!

Kickboxing/dance mix class....now that sounds like it would take a couple (at the very least) of classes for me to get my feet to agree on which way to go and when!!

[ruffryder]

Good morning everybody!

Not a big fan nor do I really eat cottage cheese but I had some this morning with peaches and a thin bagel. 250 calories. Not sure if I will have cottage cheese again. LOL.

Not sure about lunch yet but I know I want ribeye steak and shrimp tonight! ..and probably toss a romaine salad together to go with it.

Gemme, I'm pretty sure they said no commitment on either PF plan but I will check again to be sure when I take my free day to try them out! Saturday morning I decided I will hit up Snap Fitness I have free days with them so I figured Saturday, Monday and Wednesday! Then I can be sure of what I want to do as far as a gym goes. Wish I could just move into a community already that has a fitness center but until I figure out where I will be permanently that is not an option. At least I still have the pool and the beach while it's warm! Tomorrow is a beach day for sure!

[Thinker]

Well, 1 more pound gone forever! Yep, slow & steady... but at least it's going in the right direction.

Hip-hip-hooray!!! :cheer::thumbsup::clap:

Hell, I can take a dump and loose 2 pounds

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Take magnesium, if you don't already. If you have a wacked out digestive system and have had life long constipation, chances are you lack that lovely essential element in your diet.

You don't say... I've never heard that either.

Hell, I can take a dump and loose 2 pounds

:|

[apretty]

Not a big fan nor do I really eat cottage cheese but I had some this morning with peaches and a thin bagel. 250 calories. Not sure if I will have cottage cheese again. LOL.


I have it every morning with fruit and cereal--Try pineapple! :)

[PinkieLee]

I have it every morning with fruit and cereal--Try pineapple! :)

Cottage cheese & pineapple is my favorite! I've also had it with fruit cocktail mixed in, too... not bad.

I'm not gonna lie, I can't do the large curd though.... I don't like the texture of the big chunks in my mouth. (great, that sounded really gross). I like the reduced fat, small curd the best.

[apretty]

Cottage cheese & pineapple is my favorite! I've also had it with fruit cocktail mixed in, too... not bad.

I'm not gonna lie, I can't do the large curd though.... I don't like the texture of the big chunks in my mouth. (great, that sounded really gross). I like the reduced fat, small curd the best.



Haha. I got with that giant bucket they sell at costco. It's got about 7/8 servings, but I really need to buy 2 cuz one never lasts me but about a week and then I have to create something to eat for breakfast and I am NOT good at making those decisions when I'm half asleep. Also, I think it's small curd--between the cereal and fruit, I can't really tell anyway. :) --I like that I referred to my breakfast in a BUCKET.

It's this one, and I just read that it's 11 servings--I *try* not to go to costco every week!

http://media.shopwell.com/product/4990034630_full.jpg

[Dominique]

:lol2:Take magnesium, if you don't already. If you have a wacked out digestive system and have had life long constipation, chances are you lack that lovely essential element in your diet.celebrating a wonderful birthday!!

I'm a Quinia pusher! High in magnesium and high in fiber.....low in calories. People who have migraines should eat foods with magnesium in them. Thats what fever few is! One of the ingrediants in Topamax, is Magnesium Oxide,
a combination migraine medicine. The pharmacist shared that with me, and also told me, when you are in the hospital and have any I.V.'s.....magnesium is mixed into
your I.V. solutions so you do not have constipation. :blink:

[Rockinonahigh]

Every sence ive beed on this low carb low fat food plan one of my bigest probs had been not going to the bathroom as much as I use to...ive taken milk of magnisum pills but it take them two or three days to work.I have taken some stronger stuff but my guts would be grtfeul if I didnt blow them out in one day..anysugestions ?? I know its a crapy subject.Before anyone ,I do eat my veggies..plenty of them.

[foxyshaman]

Every sence ive beed on this low carb low fat food plan one of my bigest probs had been not going to the bathroom as much as I use to...ive taken milk of magnisum pills but it take them two or three days to work.I have taken some stronger stuff but my guts would be grtfeul if I didnt blow them out in one day..anysugestions ?? I know its a crapy subject.Before anyone ,I do eat my veggies..plenty of them.

It has been my experience with Mag that I need to take it every day for it to work. And it will take two to three days for enough to get into your system to help your body. You may have to play with the doses to get it right. I take between 500 - 700 mg a day, which is a fairly moderate dose. I take it every morning by simply putting it (my cal/mag/D vitamin) in my blender with the makings of my protien shake. You can also take them orally.

I had used metamucil, but found that the chemicals in it made my hands swell quite badly.

I tried psyllium husks every night before bed and right at waking for over a year. It was not much better.

Then I started putting calcium in my shake, and it had mag, and that is how I figured it out. Did some research and found out how it works.

Anyway, I am sure there are others here with other great ideas. Those are just mine.

[Thinker]

Every sence ive beed on this low carb low fat food plan one of my bigest probs had been not going to the bathroom as much as I use to...ive taken milk of magnisum pills but it take them two or three days to work.I have taken some stronger stuff but my guts would be grtfeul if I didnt blow them out in one day..anysugestions ?? I know its a crapy subject.Before anyone ,I do eat my veggies..plenty of them.

For a long time, I mixed the orange Metamucil in with a glass of water (room temp) and drank it real fast. It tastes like Tang! Anyway... If I did this every morning then I was able to go regularly without fail. It'll take 2-3 days for it to "get right" with your system.

Sometimes you get tired of doing stuff like that every single day so, without fail, I'd lay off of it for a while; sure enough, I wouldn't go everyday.

I read in this very thread about people mixing plain Benefiber into some of their foods throughout the day, so I thought I'd give that a try. Again, it took a few days, but I got to where I was regular as a result of adding it.

For me, it's less of a chore than the Metamucil mix every morning.

I usually take in 2 or 3 heaping teaspoons each day and find it easiest to add to my yogurt, oatmeal, and protein shakes. Like the others said, you don't even know it's there.

[*Anya*]

Even better than having to swallow orange Metamucil is to use the colorless, tasteless one that yes, dissolves in anything and you have no idea it is there,
until you blow up like the Pillsbury dough boi, that is.

Since I am now forced to do this as an adjunct to my cholesterol med, I put a teaspoon in my coffee, a teaspoon in my oatmeal, one in my fat-free salad dressing, too!

I also bought gummy bear fiber things-2 are 5 more grams! They kind of gag me but if you like gummies, they taste good. Bam! Easy as pie-pardon the word.

Of course, now I am forced to buy stock in the Gas-X company to survive but goddamn my cholesterol better go down.

And yes, regular too:)

[Rockinonahigh]

Thanks everyone for the advice on moveing experences,I will give some a try after im off amoxicillin for my sinus infection...it has kept things on the move so far.I always feel I can lose weight easyer when this just be nice and flow down the pipes.I dont know if is a med thing or a carb diet thing but what ever it is its going to become less of a prob.

[Rockinonahigh]

On Thursday I went to my first overeaters annomus(?) meeting.Not shure what I think at this point,but will contenue to go for a while to see how it works out.I know I have this feeling of..how do I say this,a bit of anger and resistance to some things that the 12 step has.OR im just begaing to face the things I have filed in locker 13,Ya know that place where over the years things that I had to suck up and take it on the chin or not say anything cause I know I would be told what I thought wouldnt matter,I cant count the times ive been told I wasnt nor would I ever be big enough to stand that tall..even as an adult I was told that..rather recently by the way.Ya know file 13 has been locked a long time,maybe it should be left that way..or maybe not.I wonder if I can only take out selected pages.Im the iron horse hear..I know I have a cracks in my armor, but I have patched them as best as I can its one of those things we all do to deal with life.

[DapperButch]

I was fearful of weighing in but went ahead and did it this morning.

I gained 2 pounds.

ONLY 2.


I'll be hitting the elliptical tonight

I bet you only gained 2 lbs. because your metbolism is up from the exercise you have been doing. I have wondered if you got the elliptical. Do you like it?

So, I didn't do my 30 out of 30 days. I had a pretty good record going (missed one day), but then got a bad cold and was afraid that if I worked out it would make the cold worse and I would have to miss work like a lot of people have lately. I feel a bit less rough today, so I will get back on it.

I really do like this elliptical, for anyone who is looking. It is Livestrong (by Lance Armstrong). What I like about it is the pedals are closer together, so it is more similar to the actual distance between our legs when we walk. Other treadmills have the pedals spaced further apart, which feels more awkward to me. It is a newer product, so there are less used ones out there, but you can find one. I have never joined a gym (up until now I just either didn't exercise, mountain biked, or had a bike on a trainer indoors), but I know me and I would never go. This works better for me.

I'm a Quinia pusher! High in magnesium and high in fiber.....low in calories. People who have migraines should eat foods with magnesium in them. Thats what fever few is! One of the ingrediants in Topamax, is Magnesium Oxide,
a combination migraine medicine. The pharmacist shared that with me, and also told me, when you are in the hospital and have any I.V.'s.....magnesium is mixed into
your I.V. solutions so you do not have constipation. :blink:

Quinoa is high in protein. Since my diet is now plant based whole foods (except fish...which I have to force myself to eat), this is a good staple food for me.

Who else like quinoa? I like the feel of the seeds in my mouth (unlike PinkieLee and her "curd issue"!).

[Jett]

I bet you only gained 2 lbs. because your metbolism is up from the exercise you have been doing. I have wondered if you got the elliptical. Do you like it?

So, I didn't do my 30 out of 30 days. I had a pretty good record going (missed one day), but then got a bad cold and was afraid that if I worked out it would make the cold worse and I would have to miss work like a lot of people have lately. I feel a bit less rough today, so I will get back on it.

I really do like this elliptical, for anyone who is looking. It is Livestrong (by Lance Armstrong). What I like about it is the pedals are closer together, so it is more similar to the actual distance between our legs when we walk. Other treadmills have the pedals spaced further apart, which feels more awkward to me. It is a newer product, so there are less used ones out there, but you can find one. I have never joined a gym (up until now I just either didn't exercise, mountain biked, or had a bike on a trainer indoors), but I know me and I would never go. This works better for me.



Quinoa is high in protein. Since my diet is now plant based whole foods (except fish...which I have to force myself to eat), this is a good staple food for me.

Who else like quinoa? I like the feel of the seeds in my mouth (unlike PinkieLee and her "curd issue"!).

Love Quinoa... pronounced KEEN-WAH (for those of you who may be going around asking "Where's the KWIN-O-AH?" like I did for a couple years... eek... lol)

*says Jett who has gained damn lbs. because she's been eating like crap lately*

So many major ups and downs over the past year+, so much change and I for the most part hate change, but like everyday it's a new day... time to rock and roll.

[Rockinonahigh]

I know this has nothing to do with weight loss,but I am haveing a problem with vertago since I got this sinus thing its worse then useual,my ears ring big time...nothing like haveing two tone sirens going off in your head.Atleast its not those dam bird chirps,hate em!!I'm takeing over the counter travel sickness pills for it but thay arent doing the job compleatly.The last time I was this buzzy I had ridden one of those crazy fair rides.I need chockolate :eatinghersheybar:.Bzzzzzzzzzzzz.

[Gemme]

Good morning everybody!

Not a big fan nor do I really eat cottage cheese but I had some this morning with peaches and a thin bagel. 250 calories. Not sure if I will have cottage cheese again. LOL.

Not sure about lunch yet but I know I want ribeye steak and shrimp tonight! ..and probably toss a romaine salad together to go with it.

Gemme, I'm pretty sure they said no commitment on either PF plan but I will check again to be sure when I take my free day to try them out! Saturday morning I decided I will hit up Snap Fitness I have free days with them so I figured Saturday, Monday and Wednesday! Then I can be sure of what I want to do as far as a gym goes. Wish I could just move into a community already that has a fitness center but until I figure out where I will be permanently that is not an option. At least I still have the pool and the beach while it's warm! Tomorrow is a beach day for sure!

I hope they do. There's no point getting latched into a long commitment if it's not necessary.

I have it every morning with fruit and cereal--Try pineapple! :)

I love pineapple with cottage cheese! It's good with other fruits like strawberries and/or blueberries, but pineapple has just enough juice to make a nice syrup type glaze on the bottom of the bowl.

:tease:

[sylvie]

All my news:

- last weigh in, i was 2 lbs shy of 50 lost.. have had some ups and downs, but overall, almost 50 lbs lost makes a big difference..
- am still amazed at my growing energy level.. Other people notice it too.
- i bought a treadmill, so along with my elliptical, and few other things, i've no excuses anymore heh... All i need are weights now, next purchase and i'll be set to go here at home!
- hoping to try Zumba soon, contacted a lady who holds classes not far from home and for an affordable price, it looks like such fun!
- will be a good girl on my travels, leaving Monday for Oregon - and thankfully Mr Mtn is 110% supportive of my eating disorder, healthy journey & weight loss goals.. SO will stay on track while there & burning calories often =^..^= heh..

LOVING the constant encouragement, support & determination in this thread.. Anytime i need some motivation, i start reading posts in this thread and am ready to hop back on & kick some butt!

You all rock ♥ Keep at it, huggggz

[foxyshaman]

All my news:

- last weigh in, i was 2 lbs shy of 50 lost.. have had some ups and downs, but overall, almost 50 lbs lost makes a big difference..
- am still amazed at my growing energy level.. Other people notice it too.
- i bought a treadmill, so along with my elliptical, and few other things, i've no excuses anymore heh... All i need are weights now, next purchase and i'll be set to go here at home!
- hoping to try Zumba soon, contacted a lady who holds classes not far from home and for an affordable price, it looks like such fun!
- will be a good girl on my travels, leaving Monday for Oregon - and thankfully Mr Mtn is 110% supportive of my eating disorder, healthy journey & weight loss goals.. SO will stay on track while there & burning calories often =^..^= heh..

LOVING the constant encouragement, support & determination in this thread.. Anytime i need some motivation, i start reading posts in this thread and am ready to hop back on & kick some butt!

You all rock ♥ Keep at it, huggggz

Holy Moly Sylvie!!! 50 lbs!!! :happyjump: You deserve a prize for that. Well I guess you are getting one!!

Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration to me!! :cheerleader:

[Rockinonahigh]

All my news:

- last weigh in, i was 2 lbs shy of 50 lost.. have had some ups and downs, but overall, almost 50 lbs lost makes a big difference..
- am still amazed at my growing energy level.. Other people notice it too.
- i bought a treadmill, so along with my elliptical, and few other things, i've no excuses anymore heh... All i need are weights now, next purchase and i'll be set to go here at home!
- hoping to try Zumba soon, contacted a lady who holds classes not far from home and for an affordable price, it looks like such fun!
- will be a good girl on my travels, leaving Monday for Oregon - and thankfully Mr Mtn is 110% supportive of my eating disorder, healthy journey & weight loss goals.. SO will stay on track while there & burning calories often =^..^= heh..

LOVING the constant encouragement, support & determination in this thread.. Anytime i need some motivation, i start reading posts in this thread and am ready to hop back on & kick some butt!

You all rock ♥ Keep at it, huggggz


WOW,congrats on the good news,50 pounds is quite a win win .

[Rockinonahigh]

I weighed this morning and im now down to 248,would have been a little more but I havent been exersiseing since ive been down with this sinus mess.All ive done is watch what I eat and do it by watching portion sises,carbs and calories.I wish I had the energy to work out but its just not there,all I can do is hope what im able to get done counts for something.I feel better today than yesterday ao hears to hopeing that it will contenue to be better...im so ready to be done with it.

[Rockinonahigh]

I went to the docs t see about thsi dam vertago,after some looking he said I have calsium crystals in my ear...sugested I do a range of motions exersises to see if the will shake off or my gyro resets its self.Holy f-n BS how dose anyone get calsium cryatals in theire ears..its for bones..right!!!!! Duh~~~~.

[Rockinonahigh]

Excuse the typos..The meds are makeing me worse that useal...meds....:seeingstars:

[Sparkle]

I went to the docs t see about thsi dam vertago,after some looking he said I have calsium crystals in my ear...sugested I do a range of motions exersises to see if the will shake off or my gyro resets its self.Holy f-n BS how dose anyone get calsium cryatals in theire ears..its for bones..right!!!!! Duh~~~~.

Everyone has crystals in their ears, there is a little pouch in your inner ear that holds these bits of calcium carbonate. Traumatic head injuries and some viruses can cause these crystals to shake loose and end up in the ear canal -- and this is what causes your nausea, dizziness and vertigo.

Our ear crystals are actually quite important they help us maintain our balance by sending signals through the nerves that help our brain to know up from down.

The problem you're experiencing is not uncommon at all and it is completely fixable.

The range of movements your doctor has given you (called the Epley Maneuver) should do the trick. Though you may not be able to achieve it on your own, you may need a doctor, NP or physical therapist to do the maneuver on you - and it may take more than one session.

It took me 3 sessions over the course of a few months to get it to stop completely.

[Rockinonahigh]

Everyone has crystals in their ears, there is a little pouch in your inner ear that holds these bits of calcium carbonate. Traumatic head injuries and some viruses can cause these crystals to shake loose and end up in the ear canal -- and this is what causes your nausea, dizziness and vertigo.

Our ear crystals are actually quite important they help us maintain our balance by sending signals through the nerves that help our brain to know up from down.

The problem you're experiencing is not uncommon at all and it is completely fixable.

The range of movements your doctor has given you (called the Epley Maneuver) should do the trick. Though you may not be able to achieve it on your own, you may need a doctor, NP or physical therapist to do the maneuver on you - and it may take more than one session.

It took me 3 sessions over the course of a few months to get it to stop completely.

Thanks Sparkle for the info,the doc didnt explane it that way,never dose.I have had some pretty bad crashes on horses plus being slam dunked rideing rough stock in rodeos,tho that was a very long time ago.Back in 2007 I took a hard crash at work...no horses..just a bad slip and fall where I smacked my head on the side of a cart.I havent done anything but be good sence..cant say so much for my ears tho.I will check with the doc cause I want this done and gone.

[Corkey]

Has calcium deposit in right ear, which is why I can no longer scuba dive, I can't clear my ears. Planes are fun...not.

[Rockinonahigh]

Has calcium deposit in right ear, which is why I can no longer scuba dive, I can't clear my ears. Planes are fun...not.


Heck I was going to fly to Little Rock,if I ever get to a reunion I will need to fly..or should I go by big box called UPS????

[Corkey]

Heck I was going to fly to Little Rock,if I ever get to a reunion I will need to fly..or should I go by big box called UPS????

I use peroxide and clean them well beforehand, it seems to help with the pressure. It only hurts on the way up and down :|

[starryeyes]

Im starting EI10K tomorrow (ease into 10k). It looks so much more my speed than the 6 week Bridge to 10k. This one is 10 weeks. Anyone else doing any of the 10k programs??

:-D
Starry

[*Anya*]

Hey, how us everyone doing with their eating plans and exercise doing?

I miss reading about everyone and it always gives me encouragement!

Zimmy, Kelt, Pinkie, Medusa (I am sure you are busy with reunion "stuff"), Jo (hope your mom is doing ok), Scorp, to name just a few!

My weight is staying the same. Not gaining, not losing. Still doing sit-ups and am shocked how easy they are now. Still doing 7-flights of stairs up and down. That, however, is still not at all shockingly easy-still sound like an asthmatic by the time I am finished.

I know the weight maintaining when I really want to lose more is the fiber. A teaspoon of Metamucil is 25 calories and as much as I am supposed to be eating, adds up. I still have to figure that one out!

Hugs healthy friends,

I do hope everyone is doing well. Please, do tell!

[JustJo]

Hi everyone :)

I'm back from the trip out to see my mother and get things straightened out there....it went alright, but exhausting physically, mentally and emotionally to say the least. We stayed with friends (thank goodness or I'd have really lost it), but they are both very heavy and eat immense portions with lots of carbs...exactly what I'm trying to avoid.

I declined a lot, but didn't always, and even had a couple of diet Cokes....I was dreading the scale this morning. Amazingly, I only regained 1-1/2 pounds, so it's not anything difficult to cope with.

I'm back on the plan this morning....black coffee, 1 slice of whole wheat toast with tuna salad, and a banana for breakfast.

Where I'm falling down is exercise. I need to get back on that Mobia and just do it. It would work schedule-wise to get on it as soon as I return from delivering boys to school and before I have to start work, but Scoote is always still sleeping then and it's in the bedroom, so I hesitate. She says go ahead and it won't bother her....so I probably need to just do it (even though I'm sure it will disturb her sleep). I was going to wait until they move in a couple weeks, but that's really just procrastinating on my part I'm sure.

I wish I loved to exercise....sigh.

Hugs to you all. :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

Congratulations!!!!

Zimmy


All my news:

- last weigh in, i was 2 lbs shy of 50 lost.. have had some ups and downs, but overall, almost 50 lbs lost makes a big difference..
- am still amazed at my growing energy level.. Other people notice it too.
- i bought a treadmill, so along with my elliptical, and few other things, i've no excuses anymore heh... All i need are weights now, next purchase and i'll be set to go here at home!
- hoping to try Zumba soon, contacted a lady who holds classes not far from home and for an affordable price, it looks like such fun!
- will be a good girl on my travels, leaving Monday for Oregon - and thankfully Mr Mtn is 110% supportive of my eating disorder, healthy journey & weight loss goals.. SO will stay on track while there & burning calories often =^..^= heh..

LOVING the constant encouragement, support & determination in this thread.. Anytime i need some motivation, i start reading posts in this thread and am ready to hop back on & kick some butt!

You all rock ♥ Keep at it, huggggz

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Jo Jo,

Good to hear that some things are taking care of in regards to your mom. If you ever are up in Orlando, let me know and we will go window shop at the Mall at Millennia and then have lunch at my fave restaurant, Greens and Grille. They are an organic restaurant and the salads are to die for...

Hugs and welcome back!

Zimmy

Hi everyone :)

I'm back from the trip out to see my mother and get things straightened out there....it went alright, but exhausting physically, mentally and emotionally to say the least. We stayed with friends (thank goodness or I'd have really lost it), but they are both very heavy and eat immense portions with lots of carbs...exactly what I'm trying to avoid.

I declined a lot, but didn't always, and even had a couple of diet Cokes....I was dreading the scale this morning. Amazingly, I only regained 1-1/2 pounds, so it's not anything difficult to cope with.

I'm back on the plan this morning....black coffee, 1 slice of whole wheat toast with tuna salad, and a banana for breakfast.

Where I'm falling down is exercise. I need to get back on that Mobia and just do it. It would work schedule-wise to get on it as soon as I return from delivering boys to school and before I have to start work, but Scoote is always still sleeping then and it's in the bedroom, so I hesitate. She says go ahead and it won't bother her....so I probably need to just do it (even though I'm sure it will disturb her sleep). I was going to wait until they move in a couple weeks, but that's really just procrastinating on my part I'm sure.

I wish I loved to exercise....sigh.

Hugs to you all. :gimmehug:

[Zimmeh]

This past weekend was my last days off before the reunion, so exercising is a no go for me. Since I get home around midnight from work and it was pushing in the low 80's here during the morning hours, I couldn't motivate myself to go in the morning. Now that it is in the 60's, woohoo, I will be making it a point to go this week! Most of my stuff is done for the reunion, except a few odds and ends that I need to pick up on Friday. I have to be packed by next Monday morning, since I will be leaving from work and heading to Jax. I am going to stick to my eating plan and walking as much as I can...

Have a great day!

Zimmy

Hey, how us everyone doing with their eating plans and exercise doing?

I miss reading about everyone and it always gives me encouragement!

Zimmy, Kelt, Pinkie, Medusa (I am sure you are busy with reunion "stuff"), Jo (hope your mom is doing ok), Scorp, to name just a few!

My weight is staying the same. Not gaining, not losing. Still doing sit-ups and am shocked how easy they are now. Still doing 7-flights of stairs up and down. That, however, is still not at all shockingly easy-still sound like an asthmatic by the time I am finished.

I know the weight maintaining when I really want to lose more is the fiber. A teaspoon of Metamucil is 25 calories and as much as I am supposed to be eating, adds up. I still have to figure that one out!

Hugs healthy friends,

I do hope everyone is doing well. Please, do tell!

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Tuesday healthy folks!

It's good to see everyone is either staying focused or getting back on track with their goals. Man I tell you... this healthy living stuff can be a bumpy journey. But, luckily we can start fresh every day with exercise and even make healthier choices with each & every meal.

I'm still holding... no gain/no loss.

I've been lax lately... I know bad! I haven't gone crazy and binged, I just haven't been as focused on every single thing I put in my mouth. For 4 months, I was sooo good at tracking my food, but lately I've just kinda pushed it aside letting life get in the way. I KNOW that if I don't journal what I eat, I can trick myself into believing that I'm doing better than I am. Since yesterday, I'm back on track with my WW tracking and staying strong.

Exercise... seriously I have the hardest time motivating myself to get up and just freakin' do it. Lately, I've been doing things like mowing the grass & pulling weeds in my garden because I know at least I am getting exercise in by doing these chores. I wish that I was born with that umph that makes you wanna exercise. And I KNOW that when I get going, that I really enjoy it. It's when I get out of my workout routine that I can't seem to bounce back into it. Luckily, the cooler temps have FINALLY moved into Texas, so we are hitting the park after dinner tonight to walk. YAY, fresh air AND exercise!

Meals planned for the day:

Breakfast:
1 scrambled egg with diced potatos on a wheat tortilla
a banana

Lunch:
leftover turkey chili, with 1/2 cup regular rice and a sprinkle of WW cheese

Dinner:
grilled chicken stuffed with boudain (it's a cajun rice dressing, but just a small amount)
steamed green beans
spinach salad with avacado slices, pecans & light raspberry vinegarette dressing

So many folks that have started this healthy weight loss journey are gonna be at the Reunion in 8 days, and I can't wait to see all their hard work and celebrate their success. Yes, I'm packing my workout clothes, too ;)

Have a great day y'all!

[PinkieLee]

sylvie...

I am soooo very proud of you! CONGRATULATIONS on the 50 pound weight loss... you should be super proud of yourself! All that hard work is definitely paying off!

I hope that you enjoy your vacation and long overdue time with your love :)

[Medusa]

Good to see folks checking in and updating!

I hear you, Tonya, about journaling. I haven't journaled my food in 3 weeks and it shows! I had a 2 pound gain while in Portland and have been somewhat back on track since. I've lost the 2 pounds but it looks like the rest is going to be stubborn.

I've been hitting the water pretty hard since being back and watching my food pretty well but haven't exercised at ALL due to time constraints and exhaustion. I am motivated to exercise but it seems to fall to the back of the line with "things to do".

I keep telling myself that after Reunion is over, I'll have a lot more time to focus and will be able to be fully resumed but I know on some level I have to keep it going even before that.

[Kelt]

The Annual Report

It has been one year since I began my weight loss project. I had it planned out to come in here and go all data on you; you know, weights ,measures, avg loss per week, macronutrient balances, and on, and on. Maybe even some charts. :) You know I could.

I started in the reunion workout thread and then switched into Healthy Weight Loss when it became apparent that I was not doing traditional “workout” stuff for the long haul. You folks have been there for me the whole way, I’m still not done, but the year that I allotted for this is. I will keep working on this, hopefully with your continued support.

That said, I decided to do something dicey; numbers are all well and good, but it is time for the rubber to meet the road. For a while anyway, there are before and current (yesterday) pics of me in the gallery.

Please bear in mind the following:

No surgery
No diet drugs
No “diet” formulated foods
No gym

I was pre-diabetic - now normal
I was pre-hypertensive - now normal
I feel better than I have in over a decade
I can’t say thank you enough for all of your support and encouragement, this would not have happened without you.


:theisland:

[JustJo]

The Annual Report

It has been one year since I began my weight loss project. I had it planned out to come in here and go all data on you; you know, weights ,measures, avg loss per week, macronutrient balances, and on, and on. Maybe even some charts. :) You know I could.

I started in the reunion workout thread and then switched into Healthy Weight Loss when it became apparent that I was not doing traditional “workout” stuff for the long haul. You folks have been there for me the whole way, I’m still not done, but the year that I allotted for this is. I will keep working on this, hopefully with your continued support.

That said, I decided to do something dicey; numbers are all well and good, but it is time for the rubber to meet the road. For a while anyway, there are before and current (yesterday) pics of me in the gallery.

Please bear in mind the following:

No surgery
No diet drugs
No “diet” formulated foods
No gym

I was pre-diabetic - now normal
I was pre-hypertensive - now normal
I feel better than I have in over a decade
I can’t say thank you enough for all of your support and encouragement, this would not have happened without you.


:theisland:

:cheer:

Wow Kelt...what an amazing and fantastic change. :)

Bravo on all of the hard work and success....and especially for feeling better and improved health. You are seriously an inspiration.

:cheer:

[PinkieLee]

The Annual Report

It has been one year since I began my weight loss project. I had it planned out to come in here and go all data on you; you know, weights ,measures, avg loss per week, macronutrient balances, and on, and on. Maybe even some charts. :) You know I could.

I started in the reunion workout thread and then switched into Healthy Weight Loss when it became apparent that I was not doing traditional “workout” stuff for the long haul. You folks have been there for me the whole way, I’m still not done, but the year that I allotted for this is. I will keep working on this, hopefully with your continued support.

That said, I decided to do something dicey; numbers are all well and good, but it is time for the rubber to meet the road. For a while anyway, there are before and current (yesterday) pics of me in the gallery.

Please bear in mind the following:

No surgery
No diet drugs
No “diet” formulated foods
No gym

I was pre-diabetic - now normal
I was pre-hypertensive - now normal
I feel better than I have in over a decade
I can’t say thank you enough for all of your support and encouragement, this would not have happened without you.


:theisland:

WOOHOOOOOOOOO is the only words that can come to my brain right now! What an amazing transformation you have made... all on your own! Your determination, hard work & sheer willpower are amazing and you should feel absolutely AMAZING my friend!

That lil' bit of umph & extra motivation I needed... you gave it back to me! THANK YOU for sharing your story, your journey and YOU with us!

[Thinker]

The Annual Report

It has been one year since I began my weight loss project. I had it planned out to come in here and go all data on you; you know, weights ,measures, avg loss per week, macronutrient balances, and on, and on. Maybe even some charts. :) You know I could.

I started in the reunion workout thread and then switched into Healthy Weight Loss when it became apparent that I was not doing traditional “workout” stuff for the long haul. You folks have been there for me the whole way, I’m still not done, but the year that I allotted for this is. I will keep working on this, hopefully with your continued support.

That said, I decided to do something dicey; numbers are all well and good, but it is time for the rubber to meet the road. For a while anyway, there are before and current (yesterday) pics of me in the gallery.

Please bear in mind the following:

No surgery
No diet drugs
No “diet” formulated foods
No gym

I was pre-diabetic - now normal
I was pre-hypertensive - now normal
I feel better than I have in over a decade
I can’t say thank you enough for all of your support and encouragement, this would not have happened without you.


:theisland:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCKIN' A, KELT!!!!!

You have accomplished something so amazing! I hope you are proud; you sure as hell should be!! :)

Congratulations!

[Corkey]

The Annual Report

It has been one year since I began my weight loss project. I had it planned out to come in here and go all data on you; you know, weights ,measures, avg loss per week, macronutrient balances, and on, and on. Maybe even some charts. :) You know I could.

I started in the reunion workout thread and then switched into Healthy Weight Loss when it became apparent that I was not doing traditional “workout” stuff for the long haul. You folks have been there for me the whole way, I’m still not done, but the year that I allotted for this is. I will keep working on this, hopefully with your continued support.

That said, I decided to do something dicey; numbers are all well and good, but it is time for the rubber to meet the road. For a while anyway, there are before and current (yesterday) pics of me in the gallery.

Please bear in mind the following:

No surgery
No diet drugs
No “diet” formulated foods
No gym

I was pre-diabetic - now normal
I was pre-hypertensive - now normal
I feel better than I have in over a decade
I can’t say thank you enough for all of your support and encouragement, this would not have happened without you.


:theisland:

Way to go Kelt! Nothing like persistence and determination, now pass some this way LOL

[Rockinonahigh]

At the moment I am highly pissed off,I nearly went to the food for calming down...but I didnt..not intirely I ate a sour pickle insted of a bag of chips I was fixing to tear into.Im better for the moment.

[Kelt]

Good Morning Healthy Peeps,

Wow! What can I say, you are sure a terrific bunch. Thank you for all of the positive feedback both here and other places. Putting the pics up scared the bejeezus outta me, but you guys are aces.

Going forward, because I still have work to do, I wanted to drop in with a take on tracking tools.

Several of you have mentioned that you sometimes track or journal what you are doing. So do I, and it has evolved over time. I know a lot of you are on WW and I tried to look at what they have but would have to join to do so; so, I will just stick with what I have first hand knowledge of. There are dozens to chose from, I have tried three.

I started out with a Diet Minder paper journal and a copy of Food Values (the book) which I have used off and on for years. The key to that is “off and on” even though I believed that pencil to pad would provide a stronger learning experience I found it was wrong for me.

In January I switched to FitDay.com (http://fitday.com) an online tracker/database that I used until about a month ago. I worked very well for what I wanted at the time. I did find after about a month that I ended up getting the paid subscription just to shut off the constant moving, blinking ads that made me feel like I was going to have a seizure or something. The database is pretty good but it ticked me off when I would put in something like “apple” and it would come up around seventh on the list well after things like apple pie or apple crisp. It just seemed both wrong and cruel somehow. That said the weight progress tracking, under stats is really very good and encouraging, with the ability to really drill into things like weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, etc, averages and changes. It is a very flexible way to pinpoint exact timing of changes for reviewing and learning. The daily food journal is one big list without the ability to break out meals, but during loss it is all about the big picture, so that was fine and easy to use for course correction during the day. One thing I thought was weird is that they offer stand alone software (I did not use) for PC’s and an app for iPhone. I think most folks fall into either PC/Android or iEverything camps, having it split like that didn’t make sense to me. I did not use a mobile app.

For the last month or so I have been using Perfect Diet Tracker (http://www.perfect-diet-tracker.com/) and so far, I think this is where I will stay. It is an installed software that works with all types of OS and has multiple mobile apps. You can export to CVS and it syncs with Dropbox. I have not used the mobile yet as I have a dumb phone. So, the actual software is great for what I am doing now, approaching maintenance, going for optimal health, and wanting to break out more subtle factors. The foods database is extensive and searches the web for other users inputs as well, which means pretty much anything is in there. It is really easy to create your own custom recipes and exercise routines through “groups” and it tracks sugar grams, sodium, and amount of fats that are saturated. This works well as I now want to track more health oriented stats than just fat loss. It also breaks out individual meals/snacks for better balancing through the day. One minor thing that I really like is that I can control the font size of the food/exercise pane without having the whole page go all huge. A nit pick, but nice. It works well for advance planning e.g. if I have leftovers I just plug them into specific meals on upcoming days so I don’t forget them and know ahead of time what gaps to fill. The reports could use a little work but the graphing is great. Clearly, I could go on about this. At this stage it seems like the best one I have used. I will update when I have tried the mobile app, I see an iPhone in my future. :)

Costs;

Using the paper pre-printed journals was $10 every 90 days + the Values book.
Annual = $40

Fitday = Free if you can handle the visual noise, $50 annual without ads, $30 software.

Perfect Diet tracker = $30 or $25 through the Apple app store, one time expense, unlimited users and custom fields.

There are lots more to choose from, I would love to hear what others are using and how they stack up too. It could help out folks that are thinking of starting.

I’m sure some of you are wondering if I can keep it off. Well, my feet are pretty far into the fire now, lol. Besides, I know what it takes to get where I got, and what it takes to get back. I don’t wish to repeat either. Guess I’ll just have to keep posting in here. :cheesy:

Supposed to be stormy today; rain gear at the beach it is!


:theisland:

[Corkey]

SparkPeople.com = free, I like free.

[Kelt]

SparkPeople.com = free, I like free.

Free is always a good thing. Are there particular features you like?

[Kelt]

One more happy little thing happened to me today. Before starting all this my BP was 139/80 for three years. About two months ago I had it tested several times and got consistent readings of 121/80.
Today I went in and it read 110/79.
I'm a happy camper. :)

[Corkey]

Free is always a good thing. Are there particular features you like?

I haven't used it in about a year, I found that all the tracking was taking up entirely too much of my time, sitting as opposed to moving, so I took from it what I needed and eat healthy foods, smaller portions and get off my butt LOL

[Kelt]

I haven't used it in about a year, I found that all the tracking was taking up entirely too much of my time, sitting as opposed to moving, so I took from it what I needed and eat healthy foods, smaller portions and get off my butt LOL


Getting the lessons and applying them is the trick. :)

I just seem to have a lot to learn :seeingstars:

[foxyshaman]

Good Morning Healthy Peeps,

Wow! What can I say, you are sure a terrific bunch. Thank you for all of the positive feedback both here and other places. Putting the pics up scared the bejeezus outta me, but you guys are aces.

You look fabulous. And as frightening as it may have been for you, it was incredibly inspiring for me!! So, I thank you for your bravery.

Going forward, because I still have work to do, I wanted to drop in with a take on tracking tools.

....

The database is pretty good but it ticked me off when I would put in something like “apple” and it would come up around seventh on the list well after things like apple pie or apple crisp. It just seemed both wrong and cruel somehow. That said the weight progress tracking, under stats is really very good and encouraging, with the ability to really drill into things like weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, etc, averages and changes. It is a very flexible way to pinpoint exact timing of changes for reviewing and learning.

I like the points you are making here. I think during my process I have had to change things along the way as things stopped working. Or perhaps were not working in the same manner as they used to. The beginning weight loss is generally pretty easy for me. I did hit plateau's this summer. I don't think I would have hit those plateau's if I had continued tracking and learning my body's "ins and outs".


For the last month or so I have been using Perfect Diet Tracker (http://www.perfect-diet-tracker.com/) and so far, I think this is where I will stay. ... It is really easy to create your own custom recipes and exercise routines through “groups” and it tracks sugar grams, sodium, and amount of fats that are saturated. This works well as I now want to track more health oriented stats than just fat loss. It also breaks out individual meals/snacks for better balancing through the day.

This seems like a great feature. I am not sure how I would fair using a program such as you are suggesting. I do like what you have said about it quite a bit. If I was technically driven this may be what I would look at. I am a techno phobe on so many levels. However.... what compels me to check this out further is tracking my nutrition. WW is good for lots of different things, but the majority... and I mean the vast majority...of their material listing points is for meat eaters. I also don't eat Dairy, so there are nutritional niggles I need to figure out. You have me :deepthoughts: I need to pay closer attention to my whole nutrition, along with my points system.


Costs;

Perfect Diet tracker = $30 or $25 through the Apple app store, one time expense, unlimited users and custom fields.

That is very reasonable. Much more reasonable than WW!!


There are lots more to choose from, I would love to hear what others are using and how they stack up too. It could help out folks that are thinking of starting.

I’m sure some of you are wondering if I can keep it off.

I don't wonder. Not at all. I believe you have changed.

Well, my feet are pretty far into the fire now, lol. Besides, I know what it takes to get where I got, and what it takes to get back.

:yeahthat:


Supposed to be stormy today; rain gear at the beach it is!


:theisland:

What is different for me this time, has been figuring out my triggers. And for the first time realizing my triggers. It is easy for me right now because I am not in a relationship. I am therefore far less vulernable. I learnt I eat my vulnerability. It is important to me to change my inner being to reflect my outer being. I learnt that I did not get fat after being raped because my body needed "protection" rather it was easier to put something in (food) instead of letting something out (my voice). If I did not have that :brightbulb: I am not sure if the changes I am making would stick.

Anyway those are just a foxes thoughts. I look forwad to :reader: other thoughts.

[Cowboi]

Had a kick a$$ workout. My arms are like sgetti!! I will be cycling off all my supplements starting next week. I will be on vacaton, thought it would be a good time to do it. Will be doing a liver cleanse also. getting ready to start back on November 7th.
Phase 2 will begin!!!

[Hack]

Fall is always tough for me because I love, love, love three things:

Pumpkin anything.
Apple anything.
Caramel.

I am looking for any good recipes for pumpkin or apple things that are low- or no-sugar. I have the WW Two Point Pumpkin Muffins (though I am not sure of the sugar content). Anyone have anything else they can share?

[Rockinonahigh]

Im on this low carb thing,I have 135 a day to use but am keeping it mostly at something like 70 to 80 pr day,tho hear lately its been 102 cause of some things im allowed but dont eat much of cause of the high carbs.Tonight I had a cup of sea shell noodles with skettie sause with spicy italan sasuage cooked in it.. the noodles had 30 carbs for the amount I had.I know im well within my allowed carbs but im trying to keep them as low as I can...im half way wanting to change my food plan or stay on what the doc gave me cause I feel I should be loseing more than I am.I just feel a pound aweek isnt enough with all im doing,Oh and my calorie count runs atound 6 to 700 calories a day,I tryed to up the cals and lower the carbs but I feel like a stuffed pig .

[Corkey]

Im on this low carb thing,I have 135 a day to use but am keeping it mostly at something like 70 to 80 pr day,tho hear lately its been 102 cause of some things im allowed but dont eat much of cause of the high carbs.Tonight I had a cup of sea shell noodles with skettie sause with spicy italan sasuage cooked in it.. the noodles had 30 carbs for the amount I had.I know im well within my allowed carbs but im trying to keep them as low as I can...im half way wanting to change my food plan or stay on what the doc gave me cause I feel I should be loseing more than I am.I just feel a pound aweek isnt enough with all im doing,Oh and my calorie count runs atound 6 to 700 calories a day,I tryed to up the cals and lower the carbs but I feel like a stuffed pig .

Realize that you are unique and that a pound a week may be all your specific metabolism may be doing. You should talk to your doctor about ramping up your metabolism. Remember we have to eat to burn the calories, the carbs are what help to break down the proteins. If you aren't eating enough carbs, the proteins will not break down and you will not loose weight. On the flip side if one eats too many carbs it turns to sugar, without any proteins to eat. Finding the balance is at times difficult.

[Kelt]

Hey Healthies,

I just ran across an article on lifehacker that may be of interest. 10 Stubborn Food Myths That Just Won’t Die, Debunked by Science (http://lifehacker.com/5847591/10-stubborn-food-myths-that-just-wont-die).
It has some interesting things, I have not gone through all of the included links, but it is a good quick layperson oriented overview.

:balloon:

[foxyshaman]

:happyjump: I just came back from weighing in and I am down four pounds in the last two weeks. I am 6.4 lbs away from my November 18 goal. I gave myself 10 weeks to lose 10 pounds to make it to my new mini goal.

So you can say "I told you so"... no one... c'mon I bet someone is gonna say it :giggle: but - tracking works. I have tracked for the last two weeks and voila down I went. :cheerleader: I also worked my hiney off at the gym the last two weeks. I measured my thighs on the weekend. Now I measured four times in case I had it wrong. But I lost six inches off my thighs since mid August. Squats and Zumba... they really do work. :thumbsup:

So, this weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving. :thanksgiving: We have a big dinner planned. I am fortunate that I don't eat meat and I can't eat bread. My son has asked me to make his favorite peanut butter cookies. I agreed as long as he took the rest of the PB home with him. He agreed, as long as he could take the rest of the cookies too. He is a smart one that boy.

I have a couple of questions for my more seasoned peeps:

When does weight training in women start to create muscles (bulk) as opposed to toning? I am squatting in my five minute segment with 55 lbs. Not much weight, but I am afraid to increase (well really after 5 minutes I cannot always lift more than that off my shoulders and over my head) incase I create bigger muscles and not fat burning.

My second question. I find that when I stop eating certain foods for periods of time and re-introduce them I can no longer tolerate it. Peanut Butter is one. I used to love it. Now if I eat it, even just a Teaspoon I am nauseated. My coffee house was out of soy milk today so I got skim. My body reacted within two sips. Nothing serious, just my body saying :wtf: Do others experience this as well?

Thoughts?? Ideas??

[PinkieLee]

Wooooooooooohooooooooooo foxyshaman! We are all so proud of you! It's awesome when you finally find a program that clicks for you and your lifestyle. Even better when you start to see results.... that's motivation right there! Keep up the great work! We are all so super proud of you!!!!!

As for cooking around the holidays, you are smart about sending the cookies home. I did that the other night, when I invited my brother over for dinner. He always requests that I make him a chocolate pie (nothing but chocolate pudding, cool whip, graham cracker crust & chocolate shavings)... like you, I sent the remainder with it home with him. No, don't want that kind of temptation! I did manage to make it a lil' healthier using 2% milk and sugar free cool whip...so that one piece I did allow myself wasn't too bad. He didn't even notice ;)

I plan on cooking Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year for my family. My dad is diabetic & my mom is pre diabetic, so I'm gonna do my best to make some healthy modifications whether they like it or not!

As for the muscle instead of toning... I don't really have a clue. Maybe if Candace, Kelt or Thinker (the workout gurus) make it in here they can let us know. Hell, I'm still trying to just work off the fat ;)

I totally hear what you are saying about the what you can/can't eat anymore after starting this journey. I have the same problem with regular rice and pasta. Once I switched to brown rice or wheat pasta, my stomach can't handle the old white products anymore. Who knows, maybe our body is giving us a reminder of how bad that stuff actually was for us.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

I have been extra bad this week! Have been sick and for me that means comfort food. Have to to turn it back around! *sigh*

[Corkey]

Muscle mass is a tricky thing. First how much do you start with and how much are you looking to put on? If one for instance has lean muscle mass bulking would look very different than say Miss Universe. More like a swimmers body. We are all different and what works for one will not work for another. If we're older and lord knows I'm old, I probably would only gain muscles that I've had over the years. Toning them is preferable to me than bulking because I need to retain the elasticity of the muscles. I'm sure everyone here has heard of "too big to stretch out". It happens to some who put too much muscle mass on. So you need to decide which is preferable to you.

[Kelt]

:happyjump: I just came back from weighing in and I am down four pounds in the last two weeks. I am 6.4 lbs away from my November 18 goal. I gave myself 10 weeks to lose 10 pounds to make it to my new mini goal.

So you can say "I told you so"... no one... c'mon I bet someone is gonna say it :giggle: but - tracking works. I have tracked for the last two weeks and voila down I went. :cheerleader: I also worked my hiney off at the gym the last two weeks. I measured my thighs on the weekend. Now I measured four times in case I had it wrong. But I lost six inches off my thighs since mid August. Squats and Zumba... they really do work. :thumbsup:

So, this weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving. :thanksgiving: We have a big dinner planned. I am fortunate that I don't eat meat and I can't eat bread. My son has asked me to make his favorite peanut butter cookies. I agreed as long as he took the rest of the PB home with him. He agreed, as long as he could take the rest of the cookies too. He is a smart one that boy.

I have a couple of questions for my more seasoned peeps:

When does weight training in women start to create muscles (bulk) as opposed to toning? I am squatting in my five minute segment with 55 lbs. Not much weight, but I am afraid to increase (well really after 5 minutes I cannot always lift more than that off my shoulders and over my head) incase I create bigger muscles and not fat burning.

My second question. I find that when I stop eating certain foods for periods of time and re-introduce them I can no longer tolerate it. Peanut Butter is one. I used to love it. Now if I eat it, even just a Teaspoon I am nauseated. My coffee house was out of soy milk today so I got skim. My body reacted within two sips. Nothing serious, just my body saying :wtf: Do others experience this as well?

Thoughts?? Ideas??

Hey Foxy,

Congratulations! This is terrific!

I don’t know about all this tracking and measuring stuff...sounds a little sketchy to me. :cheesy:

I kinda think you might have answered your own question at least partially on the workout/muscle thing. It sounds like you’ve been working out really hard and doing a lot of things with your lower body and yet it gets smaller. We could speculate about your fast vs slow twitch fibers and all of that, but a couple of things stand out to me; you are vegan or at least close to it, so I think it would be hard for you to get the really large amounts of protein that would accompany the extra heavy slower work of gaining much bulk without resorting to isolates. Of course you may be doing HIIT intervals, but still the dietary stuff...hmm, well, I would tend towards experimenting :dance2:, you have your current thigh measurements, why not go for the workout you want and check the measurements again in two or three months and see how your body is reacting? Then just adjust the workout accordingly.

Are you meeting your goals as to how you want to perform in endurance, strength, and flexibility? I don’t know your end point, but it sounds like you are paying attention and trying things, and that will lead you to your own answers.

Food tolerance is sure an interesting development for me also, so, I hear where you’re coming from. Who knew wheat could be a sleep aid?? Trial and error....at least it’s not boring, lol. :seeingstars:

P.S. cashew butter is brilliant stuff

[Rockinonahigh]

Wow Foxy,what a way to go..so glad its working for ya.AS for bulking up,ive been trying my best to do that but with weight restrictions because of my back I cant lift the weight I can because it gets me right between the shoulder blades bad...think hot burning stab in the back...ouch.Back to the suybject,,I am geting some bulking up but it is more toneing up of what muscle I have plus reshapeing my body in relation to the kind oif exersiseing im doing.My worst place is my mid section everything else was comeing along nicely but im still down with this sinus thing that dosent want to give in.I cant do squats but do use a leg press thing that dose some of the same resultsso far im moveing 165 pounds,sometimes I feel like a wimp cause I can ony use anywhere fron 30 to 70 pounds on some of the other things.
Today I went to the gum for this first time in a while but my vertago really put me in my place,all I could do was sit on the floor and hold my head till the spinning stoped and hope I didnt puke when it dose.

[Cowboi]

Im on this low carb thing,I have 135 a day to use but am keeping it mostly at something like 70 to 80 pr day,tho hear lately its been 102 cause of some things im allowed but dont eat much of cause of the high carbs.Tonight I had a cup of sea shell noodles with skettie sause with spicy italan sasuage cooked in it.. the noodles had 30 carbs for the amount I had.I know im well within my allowed carbs but im trying to keep them as low as I can...im half way wanting to change my food plan or stay on what the doc gave me cause I feel I should be loseing more than I am.I just feel a pound aweek isnt enough with all im doing,Oh and my calorie count runs atound 6 to 700 calories a day,I tryed to up the cals and lower the carbs but I feel like a stuffed pig .



and be sure to eat the slow digesting carbs. Like sweet potato, brown rice, oatmeal, The only time I have a fast digesting carb is right after my workout.
I try take in less carbs later in the day also.

[Rockinonahigh]

and be sure to eat the slow digesting carbs. Like sweet potato, brown rice, oatmeal, The only time I have a fast digesting carb is right after my workout.
I try take in less carbs later in the day also.

That may be part of my problem because I dont eat anywhere a normal meal drueing the day,I usely have cottage chees and some fruit..not much fruit just a little...then for lunch I have a respectable sise salad with a home made dressing,mostly a vinnagarett type.Then a snack of cheese and ceackers with or on its own celery with pimento sperad on...dinner is my main meal.I would east much the same but my son dosent hardly eat much druering the day for lunch so I fix a good meal wich is mostly whatever I can eat with an etra thing or so for him...then a very light something about nine cause if I dont my stomach with be growling at me befopre I get up.I use to have a real bad habbit of eating at all hours of the night so the late snack stops that.

[Cowboi]

That may be part of my problem because I dont eat anywhere a normal meal drueing the day,I usely have cottage chees and some fruit..not much fruit just a little...then for lunch I have a respectable sise salad with a home made dressing,mostly a vinnagarett type.Then a snack of cheese and ceackers with or on its own celery with pimento sperad on...dinner is my main meal.I would east much the same but my son dosent hardly eat much druering the day for lunch so I fix a good meal wich is mostly whatever I can eat with an etra thing or so for him...then a very light something about nine cause if I dont my stomach with be growling at me befopre I get up.I use to have a real bad habbit of eating at all hours of the night so the late snack stops that.



For fat loss diet(not to be confused with a heathly diet) one should cut out all sugars, dairy products, fruits(natures candies) and the bad carbs. Get plenty of protien (1.5-2 grams per lb of body weight) Chicken, fish, lean red meat. Asparagus, broccoli, spinach, green beans, cabbage.
Try to use only fresh or frozen instead of canned. In a perfect world one should eat every 2.5 hours. I am able to do this on the weekends, but the type of job I have, I am not able to do this during the day.

If you need something to hold you over during the night, try using Casein. It is a slower digesting protein shake you can drink before bed.

[Rockinonahigh]

Shhhh,dont tell my ears ...but they havent had any vertago today...WOW!

No joke,it good to be able to move without feeling like a two day drunk,I hope tomorrow is the same.

[foxyshaman]

Corkey, Kelt and Rockin' and Pinkie Thank you for your suggestions and comments. I am not trying to bulk up at all. I was just worried that I was pushing too much weight and the result would be bigger muscles. I am going for lean. I have had big thighs long enough :seeingstars:!! I have to play it by ear. I will do as you suggested Kelt, and measure them after working with X weight, tracking the changes.

I think it is the farm girl in me still coming out... trying be be all strong and what not!! :) I love my strong legs but I don't want big legs. I have noticed a huge change in their shape. I am losing weight where I thought would be the LAST place I would lose inches. I can only attribute it to the kinds of things I am doing in my workout.

I am loving my workout routine. I am enjoying my strength and endurance. And slowly but surely I am seeing a difference in my body shape. I don't know what my end goal will be. I guess one day I will look in the mirror and say..ok 10 more and I am done. I am a ways from there... but I am in no rush. I am exceptionally lucky to have the health that I do and a body that cooperates with me.

Thank you again for supporting me.

[Gemme]

Corkey, Kelt and Rockin' and Pinkie Thank you for your suggestions and comments. I am not trying to bulk up at all. I was just worried that I was pushing too much weight and the result would be bigger muscles. I am going for lean. I have had big thighs long enough :seeingstars:!! I have to play it by ear. I will do as you suggested Kelt, and measure them after working with X weight, tracking the changes.

I think it is the farm girl in me still coming out... trying be be all strong and what not!! :) I love my strong legs but I don't want big legs. I have noticed a huge change in their shape. I am losing weight where I thought would be the LAST place I would lose inches. I can only attribute it to the kinds of things I am doing in my workout.

I am loving my workout routine. I am enjoying my strength and endurance. And slowly but surely I am seeing a difference in my body shape. I don't know what my end goal will be. I guess one day I will look in the mirror and say..ok 10 more and I am done. I am a ways from there... but I am in no rush. I am exceptionally lucky to have the health that I do and a body that cooperates with me.

Thank you again for supporting me.

Well, the good thing for you is that female bodies don't naturally bulk up like male bodies do. You would have to work extremely hard to get a good bulk to your muscles.

Congrats on your progress!

[foxyshaman]

Well, the good thing for you is that female bodies don't naturally bulk up like male bodies do. You would have to work extremely hard to get a good bulk to your muscles.

Congrats on your progress!

It is a good thing!! I still want definable triceps one day tho'. I do.... what is it about seeing that lovely small muscle on a woman that just makes my heart beat a bit faster?? :)

[sylvie]

i really adore this thread ya's know?
Regardless if i dont come in here for awhile, when i do come in, the wonderfulness of support and encouragement is uplifting! Really is!

i'm in Oregon with Mtn, so haven't been weighing in (which is a good thing in His eyes) heh. but i am staying on track, with my walks each day & my meals (this place is breathtaking, so the walks are SO enjoyable, i'm curiously figuring out every trail and what's around the next bend, heh..) Even when i was flying on Monday, the airport layovers etc, i didn't give in to any temptations at all and stayed right on track, which felt awesome!

i have never felt so controlled and 'with' it as i do right now..
i will report any weight loss once i can, but right now just enjoying being here, and loving that i'm soo on track with everything - life is good!

Congratulations everyone, for all the steps taken for better health, weight loss and a more well balanced you! Keep it up!

We rock!

[JustJo]

Good morning everyone :)

Kind of a crazy weekend here so I didn't manage to come in and post, but I did do my weigh in on Saturday morning with 1 lb of the 1-1/2 lb gain from my trip back off. Not awe-inspiring, but in the right direction!

Yesterday, I went to the farmers market and loaded up....I find I eat much healthier when there's an abundance of fresh produce in the fridge. So, I got....


potatoes
onions
corn on the cob
mango
avocados
red and yellow peppers
organic greens for my salads
bananas
pears
celery
radishes
fresh squeezed oj for everyone else (I can't do juice)
strawberries
apples
watermelon
broccoli
baby green beans
raspberries


At BJ's, I got lots of lean meat, tuna packed in water, canellini beans, black olives and the Success brown rice (boil in bag type....thank you to whoever originally suggested that in this thread, it's fantastic and so easy!)...so I'm all set for a healthy week! :)

[*Anya*]

Good news: 50 sit-ups now plus other exercises, each day.

Bad news: woke up yesterday morning, decided I wanted to bake. The old kidding myself routine. Wanted to emotional eat, was more like it.

Been a long time since I have done that. Baked a lemon loaf cake from scratch to "take to my parents for dinner"- right, really for me. Had 2 pieces, felt nauseated, had to throw the rest in the garbage or might have eaten all of it.

At least mom and dad did not know what they missed.

I truly know what a relapsing addict must feel like in the cold light of day. I feel really badly about it but must just forgive myself and hope the amount of sugar in it was not enough to trigger a craving.

Glad it made me sick, negative reinforcement is a good thing.

[PinkieLee]

Good news: 50 sit-ups now plus other exercises, each day.

Bad news: woke up yesterday morning, decided I wanted to bake. The old kidding myself routine. Wanted to emotional eat, was more like it.

Been a long time since I have done that. Baked a lemon loaf cake from scratch to "take to my parents for dinner"- right, really for me. Had 2 pieces, felt nauseated, had to throw the rest in the garbage or might have eaten all of it.

At least mom and dad did not know what they missed.

I truly know what a relapsing addict must feel like in the cold light of day. I feel really badly about it but must just forgive myself and hope the amount of sugar in it was not enough to trigger a craving.

Glad it made me sick, negative reinforcement is a good thing.

(((((((((Anya))))))))))

Honey, you and I must have been on the same page this weekend. My boo told me how much she wanted some chocolate chip cookies (you know the break apart kind). Well, I went ahead and bought them... yeah, 'cause SHE wanted them. Needless to say, I only baked 6 of them for us, but caught myself in full closet eating mode eating raw cookie dough in the kitchen while she was watching the football game. Ugh, why do I do this?!

Anyway, later last night, I took a lil' quiet time to kind of put things back into perspective for myself. I did some journaling to ask: Why do I allow negative self talk to creep up? Why do I have those days that I allow myself to be my own worst enemy. I soaked in the bath tub, did some reading and woke up this morning refreshed and ready to start anew!

Breakfast this morning was Special K with berries cereal and a small banana. I'm enjoying every drop of my cup of coffee with fat free sweet cream creamer. Today, lunch & dinner will be Subway since I have to work the 2nd job.

I am so happy to see such success happening on a daily basis. Y'all totally ROCK! That's what keeps me coming back here every. single. day!

Make it a great day healthy peeps :)

[foxyshaman]

(((((((((Anya))))))))))

Honey, you and I must have been on the same page this weekend. My boo told me how much she wanted some chocolate chip cookies (you know the break apart kind). Well, I went ahead and bought them... yeah, 'cause SHE wanted them. Needless to say, I only baked 6 of them for us, but caught myself in full closet eating mode eating raw cookie dough in the kitchen while she was watching the football game. Ugh, why do I do this?!

Anyway, later last night, I took a lil' quiet time to kind of put things back into perspective for myself. I did some journaling to ask: Why do I allow negative self talk to creep up? Why do I have those days that I allow myself to be my own worst enemy. I soaked in the bath tub, did some reading and woke up this morning refreshed and ready to start anew!


Anya and PinkieLee I can really relate to what you both have said. I have had to throw stuff into the garbage. At that point I try to go back to my journal to track what I was feeling that day and how I feel about myself that day and determine if I can find my triggers. Sometimes I have to think and think, and think some more, to bring forward into my conscious light what the f*ck I was thinking when I mindlessly went for the comfort food. It is not always 1 + 2 + 3 = my emotions/thoughts. Does this get any easier?

I baked pumpkin and lemon custard tarts for Thanksgiving dinner. But... I made sure I baked in the morning and put them into their containers as soon as I could before I was tempted to eat any. Then I sent the remainder home with my kids. And I only had two small tarts after supper. No gravy, no potatoes and no bread oh and no cheese. I did make yummy hummus to eat with the fresh cut up veges I brought. :sunglass: I was using my noggin' :canadian:

I am so new at trying to understand my emotional eating. If anyone has tips or inspiring stories I would happily take the encouragement.

[girl_dee]

Ok I started Atkins today, I gained about 10 pounds on that last round of Prednisone and it hasn't come off yet. Atkins works for me so here I go.

Was a good first day. :)

[Chancie]

Is there anyone who would be interested in being my food journal partner?

We would 'report' what we are eating to each other, without feedback, sort of like the no crosstalk thread.

I know that it doesn't work for me to think of my food behavior as good or bad, though I have a goal of eating and living healthier.

I don't want my food journal partner to comment on what I am eating, nor will I comment on what my food journal partner is eating.

If you think you might be interested, or if you have any questions, please do feel free to PM me.

[Bella~Vita]

Anyone on weightwatchers online? Tell me what you think of it. I'm on nutrisystem and I'm getting bored with the food in the 2nd month this is not good so I'm looking into other alternatives. Will you help a planeteer?:byebye:

[JustJo]

Hey healthy friends,

Well....I had one of those days yesterday...fell off the healthy eating wagon and bounced along the ground for awhile.

I'm back on track today, and working hard at not beating myself up for it. Old habits, eh? On the plus side, I did eat a magnificent huge salad for lunch. :)

[girl_dee]

Going on day 3 of Atkins, the Syr took me to dinner yesterday, enjoyed a cheeseburger and caesar salad, minus the bun and croutons... luckily the restaurants here use local beef and I am enjoying eating meat again.

I admit I am struggling with even being on a plan, but i feel less swollen and full of energy ! After only a couple of days my rings feel loose and my jeans aren't cutting me in half. I refused to buy a bigger size!

[Sachita]

Going on day 3 of Atkins, the Syr took me to dinner yesterday, enjoyed a cheeseburger and caesar salad, minus the bun and croutons... luckily the restaurants here use local beef and I am enjoying eating meat again.

I admit I am struggling with even being on a plan, but i feel less swollen and full of energy ! After only a couple of days my rings feel loose and my jeans aren't cutting me in half. I refused to buy a bigger size!


I use to do this years ago. I would lose sometimes 20 pounds and then gain back more. I enjoy eating meat but keep it down to a few times a week- chicken 2 times a week, fish once, beef or pork once a week.

[Sachita]

I am having a really hard time staying focused. I wasn't feeling well, cold/virus and juicing was upsetting my tummy. I seemed to have spiraled and went for lots of carbs using the excuse that it was easier on my tummy. It only took a week to revive my addiction.

I spent almost a week dragging my ass with a cold. I notice that when I'm not busy or when things clutter around me I punish myself with food. When i am emotionally frustrated I find comfort in sugar. It's like a reward-food and I'm trying so hard to change my thinking.

Today I feel better so I'll get busy around the house and try getting back on track. I'm feeling overwhelmed with work and that makes me wanna hide and eat ice cream. I am a strange creature.

[Sparkle]

Anyone on weightwatchers online? Tell me what you think of it. I'm on nutrisystem and I'm getting bored with the food in the 2nd month this is not good so I'm looking into other alternatives. Will you help a planeteer?:byebye:

I am using WW online.
I'm really not a "meetings" person, so WW online seemed a better fit for me.
I weigh and measure myself at home.

Like anything else the system is as effective as the energy and effort you put in to it.

The first 2 months I was sooooooo diligent with tracking all of my food (every day) and my weight and my measurements (every week). And it was very effective -- using WW combined with increased exercise resulted in about 10lbs loss in the first 7weeks.

I think the concept of WW is quite simple:
When you hold yourself accountable for everything you eat/drink and the amount you eat/drink - you are likely to make better choices.

By the third month I started slacking in terms of tracking, I'm still struggling to get myself back in the daily habit. I have no excuse for not doing it. I'm online for at least 4hours every week day.
My weight loss has slowed - I have lost another 7lbs in the past 7weeks....but that is largely due to my significantly increased aerobic exercise. IF I could just get myself back in the habit of tracking on WW I think I'd be seeing more rapid weight loss.

Concise version: I really like WW Online and I think it is very effective when I use it consistently.

[Bella~Vita]

I am using WW online.
I'm really not a "meetings" person, so WW online seemed a better fit for me.
I weigh and measure myself at home.

Like anything else the system is as effective as the energy and effort you put in to it.

The first 2 months I was sooooooo diligent with tracking all of my food (every day) and my weight and my measurements (every week). And it was very effective -- using WW combined with increased exercise resulted in about 10lbs loss in the first 7weeks.

I think the concept of WW is quite simple:
When you hold yourself accountable for everything you eat/drink and the amount you eat/drink - you are likely to make better choices.

By the third month I started slacking in terms of tracking, I'm still struggling to get myself back in the daily habit. I have no excuse for not doing it. I'm online for at least 4hours every week day.
My weight loss has slowed - I have lost another 7lbs in the past 7weeks....but that is largely due to my significantly increased aerobic exercise. IF I could just get myself back in the habit of tracking on WW I think I'd be seeing more rapid weight loss.

Concise version: I really like WW Online and I think it is very effective when I use it consistently.

Sparkle,

Thank you for your input I appreciate it. I think that being consistent is the biggest and hardest thing to do. Especially me , I love to move my mouth... lol. I still have the book to help me with nutisystem, those tools are still useful to me. It's all about portion control , I'm gonna try still write everything down and be accountable ... I have plenty of food left for a month so it gives me time to see how I do before I venture out and waste more money. Ugh, this is truly a battle.

[foxyshaman]

I have to keep on top of tracking. But sometimes :shithappens: and I don't. It is so very easy to let it slide. If I track, I lose weight. If I don't, I don't. I love to exercise, but if I don't track and exercise then for some reason my <addicted> brain is all like...ooohhh well I worked out for an hour so this MUST be okay.... :seconddoh:


and then I track and go to the gym and life is better.... so much better. :weightlifter:

:cheer: you on!!

[girl_dee]

I use to do this years ago. I would lose sometimes 20 pounds and then gain back more. I enjoy eating meat but keep it down to a few times a week- chicken 2 times a week, fish once, beef or pork once a week.


I've gone down to 95 pounds only to gain back 10 then now twenty. I don't want to be 95 ever again but 105-115 would be nice..Gaining 10 pounds in one month was rough. My Doc said it should have come off when I got off the Prednisone, well it didn't.

Tonite I enjoyed sushi and a large salad. I'm ready for some variety! It's hard when the others are enjoying yummy stuff and I am not. Our family dinners are a big deal in the day, and it's hard when I want to enjoy what they are having. Blah.. With Atkins any slip up puts you back at square one with trying to get into Ketosis, so for now protein and veggies it is.

[Kelt]

Hey Healthies,

I've been using a new rule with myself for the last few weeks that seems to be working well for me; if I want to add something to my day food-wise, I have to pay for it in advance, in calories that is. Since "I'll work it off tomorrow" never seems to quite work out, I work it off ahead of time and then go ahead and have it guilt free!

Of course, what constitutes a treat now a days is more like walnuts in my salad as opposed to ice cream. :)

So far, so good!

:balloon:

[sylvie]

hi all,
♥ checking in once again!
Still staying on track, and loving it !
Although i can't weigh in here in Oregon, i feel tremendous changes these days..

- the other day was the first day i could look in the mirror and actually like my body... normally i shy away from even looking at it, or hide..
- i wear clothes a lil more snug now, i don't hide my shape, that's new to me..
- i feel stronger in the sense of appetite, and am portionning so much better now.
- Mtn here saying she has a really cute BUM!....back to cooking dinner...
- (back to sylvie now, LOL) i have such a sense of knowledge with various ways of cooking and ways of cutting back calories now..
- temptations and foods that would normally be really difficult for me to pass on, aren't nearly as hard as they were...And the hard moments aren't lasting as long as they were..
- i bought a treadmill just before leaving for Oregon, so now have a treadmill and elliptical to work out on at home - all i need is weights and i'll be set..


am continuously happy for this weight loss the healthy way.. Last weigh in was 50 lbs lost, and it's been about 2 1/2 weeks since that weigh in.. i definitely know i've not gained, since my clothes are looser, yay... it's slow losing, but keeping it off and finding the journey gets easier as i go...

keep focused & big hugs to all ♥

[Cowboi]

Well I was afraid to step on the scales this morning.....
but low and behold, I didn't gain a pound!!!!!
Must have been all that dancing! I will have to thank Alurra for helping me out with that!!! ;)

[Thinker]

Hello everyone!!! Been a long time...

We did a little vacation in Vegas and since then I've been down with the flu and some other sort of virus/bug/grossness. :(

I have definitely NOT been doing my cardio, but I know I will get back on that once I feel better. I have a great deal of congestion still and am now battling some sort of stomach thing that feels like a rock in my stomach. Excuse or not, I don't feel like jogging.

I haven't made the greatest of food choices, but I also have not been overeating.......so the choices thing isn't bothering me a whole lot.

I have not weighed. At most, I feel as if I may have put on two pounds. I don't feel any stress around it though; I know once I get back in action I'll get it off and then some. :)

Just before the Vegas vacation, I did make a little move toward my goal weight. You may recall I was sitting in a mean plateau for about five or six weeks. Anyway... I did get that to budge, so I'm feeling motivated all over again.

Anyone on weightwatchers online? Tell me what you think of it. I'm on nutrisystem and I'm getting bored with the food in the 2nd month this is not good so I'm looking into other alternatives. Will you help a planeteer?:byebye:

I love WW online. I like the tracking system and all of the resources available. The greatest lesson I have received from it is figuring out just how much I need to get through a day and what kinds of foods will get me there.

[SelfMadeMan]

We vacationed in Texas last month and I (deliberately) ate what I wanted there since I don't get all that good southern food very often, and I've been less dedicated since then, so we're working on getting our groove back - I didn't just go hog wild, still been doing smoothies for breakfast and trying to do light lunch - but my dinner portions have been too large and I'm not as careful what I eat. All that said however, I only put back on 2#. I'm still at 268 from a starting weight of 298.

[JustJo]

Rough week and weekend, but Saturday's weigh in shows me holding steady with no change.

I'll take it. :)

[Zimmeh]

While I was at the reunion this past weekend, I ate mostly healthy food. I admit to having some desserts after eating dinner.

Me and a friend, walked down to the River Market district and another store in Little Rock and it felt great! Me and two other friends walked around at night and had a blast! I havent weighed myself in awhile, but I know that I am not gaining any weight, which is a good thing!

I had someone at the reunion tell me that my butt looked good in my skinny jeans and I blushed...

Tomorrow, I have to go back to work and I will be climbing the stairs to my office instead of taking the elevator...

Have a great night!

Zimmy

[Rockinonahigh]

Today I droped my gym membership,I hadnt been going enough to make it worth the money to keep paying.Being I have my own gym equipment at home I have use it to keep working out,plus ive been walking a fair amount u can bet walking outside is better than the tredmill.I weighed in at 249 so im happy with that for now,I went to a friends bday party last week and yes I had a small slice of ice cream cake...I took forever to eat it so it would last longer...I really miss my ice cream.Last week I was in a blue funk cause I wasnt able to go to LR tho I did eat a fue things I dont normaly eat it all worked out with my carbs still staying pretty much the useal count.There is a new gym that opened about half mile from hear so if the winter gets to bad that I need to rejoin one I can go there for $29.00 amonth( sr.citizens discount)the only thing its dosent have is the steam room,hot tub and pool I had at my other place.Any how im still pluging along doing mostly what I need to do.My hardest time is comeing up with the holidays not long away,the holidays are always a tough time.

[Stacy]

Hey all~
I'm checking in to the weight loss thread. I've been working half assed since the beginning of the year, but started getting serious about it in July. I've lost 40 total, with the majority of that being since July. I am doing Weight Watchers along with Amazing Grass smoothies and exercise. Basically I'm trying to just make better choices and change my life. I don't really have goal dates in mind, I want to lose slowly. As long as I am always going down then I'm happy, even it is only a 1/4 of a pound a week.

[girl_dee]

Hey all~
I'm checking in to the weight loss thread. I've been working half assed since the beginning of the year, but started getting serious about it in July. I've lost 40 total, with the majority of that being since July. I am doing Weight Watchers along with Amazing Grass smoothies and exercise. Basically I'm trying to just make better choices and change my life. I don't really have goal dates in mind, I want to lose slowly. As long as I am always going down then I'm happy, even it is only a 1/4 of a pound a week.

40 pounds is great !!!!


I've lost about 5 out of the 10-15 i want to lose... still on Atkins and doing ok with it.... struggling in the evenings though ...

good luck to all... this thread helps! thank you !

[Thinker]

Today I droped my gym membership,I hadnt been going enough to make it worth the money to keep paying.Being I have my own gym equipment at home I have use it to keep working out,plus ive been walking a fair amount u can bet walking outside is better than the tredmill.I weighed in at 249 so im happy with that for now,I went to a friends bday party last week and yes I had a small slice of ice cream cake...I took forever to eat it so it would last longer...I really miss my ice cream.Last week I was in a blue funk cause I wasnt able to go to LR tho I did eat a fue things I dont normaly eat it all worked out with my carbs still staying pretty much the useal count.There is a new gym that opened about half mile from hear so if the winter gets to bad that I need to rejoin one I can go there for $29.00 amonth( sr.citizens discount)the only thing its dosent have is the steam room,hot tub and pool I had at my other place.Any how im still pluging along doing mostly what I need to do.My hardest time is comeing up with the holidays not long away,the holidays are always a tough time.

Ugh... The holidays *are* tough. We can do this, Rockin. I'm guessin' the thread will really pick up over the next couple of months. :) But we *can* do it.

I'm about to have to start visiting the gym we've been paying for the last couple of months. I know myself well enough to know I will not get out in the cold for cardio, so I'm going to have to learn to love the treadmill. I will do it though; it's worth it!

[PinkieLee]

Well good morning all my healthy peeps!

I'm back from the Reunion, and FINALLY at a point where I feel rested. I'm not gonna lie.... I completely overdid it this weekend. Ate a bunch of crap, drank too much, didn't exercise a bit (unless you count dancing my butt off) and I know damn well I didn't get enough water consumption. I haven't stepped on the scale as of today... I will wait until Thursday which is my normal day to weigh.

Yesterday I started trying my best to get back in the swing of things. I was so deligent for the first 4 months on WW online (losing 28 pounds)... and know that once I get back into my routine of journaling I will do so much better. Sometimes it's tough to find that motivation to get it going again... and luckily for me, I have y'all! It's just like riding a bike ~ now it's time for me to get my ass back on it :)

I'm glad to see so many folks accomplishing goals and making some good headway on their journeys. Keep up the great work y'all.

**ps, with the holidays coming up, maybe we can start posting some healthy receipes for the traditional comfort food that is oh so bad for us. So, if y'all have any ideas, let's start sharing*

[Zimmeh]

Dancing does count as an exercise and it was a lot of fun...Maybe for the next reunion, we can have a daily walk scheduled around the River Market district..

Have a great day,

Zimmy

Well good morning all my healthy peeps!

I'm back from the Reunion, and FINALLY at a point where I feel rested. I'm not gonna lie.... I completely overdid it this weekend. Ate a bunch of crap, drank too much, didn't exercise a bit (unless you count dancing my butt off) and I know damn well I didn't get enough water consumption. I haven't stepped on the scale as of today... I will wait until Thursday which is my normal day to weigh.

Yesterday I started trying my best to get back in the swing of things. I was so deligent for the first 4 months on WW online (losing 28 pounds)... and know that once I get back into my routine of journaling I will do so much better. Sometimes it's tough to find that motivation to get it going again... and luckily for me, I have y'all! It's just like riding a bike ~ now it's time for me to get my ass back on it :)

I'm glad to see so many folks accomplishing goals and making some good headway on their journeys. Keep up the great work y'all.

**ps, with the holidays coming up, maybe we can start posting some healthy receipes for the traditional comfort food that is oh so bad for us. So, if y'all have any ideas, let's start sharing*

[Thinker]

**ps, with the holidays coming up, maybe we can start posting some healthy receipes for the traditional comfort food that is oh so bad for us. So, if y'all have any ideas, let's start sharing*

Great idea!

I don't know how good I'm gonna be at this part though. I'm stubborn. There are some things that make Thanksgiving feel like Thanksgiving......and Christmas feel like Christmas (no offense to those who celebrate other holidays).....for me.

I think moderation is going to be critical for me in all of this. I will try. And I will be open to trying some of what is posted here. And we will *definitely* prepare our favorites with better health in mind. But pumpkin pie???? How will I ever resist??????? :(

[PinkieLee]

Great idea!

I don't know how good I'm gonna be at this part though. I'm stubborn. There are some things that make Thanksgiving feel like Thanksgiving......and Christmas feel like Christmas (no offense to those who celebrate other holidays).....for me.

I think moderation is going to be critical for me in all of this. I will try. And I will be open to trying some of what is posted here. And we will *definitely* prepare our favorites with better health in mind. But pumpkin pie???? How will I ever resist??????? :(

Pumpkin pie... that's what I am talking about! I'm thinking even if I switch to the sugar free or lite cool whip it will help. Yep, moderation just might be the key.

This year, I'm cooking for my family. I have decided ahead of time, that I'm gonna throw a big ol' salad into the mix and/or a fruit tray. That way, I can load up on that kind of stuff first, and then add the other stuff.

[Dominique]

Great idea!

I think moderation is going to be critical for me in all of this. I will try. And I will be open to trying some of what is posted here. And we will *definitely* prepare our favorites with better health in mind. But pumpkin pie???? How will I ever resist??????? :(

Like so many of us, I struggle with sugar. If I have even one cookie, or even one of those snack size halloween candy treats, it's all over. My sugar cravings start all over again. They are terrible! Fortunately, for me, Halloween isn't too bad as I don't like chocolate. But Thanksgiving and Christmas, cookies and pies. I struggle. Last year I had none, not even one. I knew it would be all over. However, I did make two sweet potato
pies with marshmallow topping. It was better than pumpkin pie and coolwhip or ICE CREAM and somehow, I made it through. Another really tempting thing for me, is all that bread...then I want butter.....I have to say no to it all, because I am like a *JUNKIE* give me some, and I can't stop, I'm on a binge. It's awful. So no thank you, teeth clenched for emphasis, because my relatives are food pushers. I try to avoid them as much as possible during the holidays, but there comes a point where I have to make an apperance.

Just a side bar, when I worked in the Hotel business, and I worked shifts, I always used I'm working, or I worked graveyard last night to be able to beg out, without the guilt trip. A couple times of me falling asleep on the couch during festivities, they stopped nagging me. LOL. Oh, I miss those days! :goodluck: to all of us. Sugar is not our friend.

[foxyshaman]

Great idea!

I don't know how good I'm gonna be at this part though. I'm stubborn. There are some things that make Thanksgiving feel like Thanksgiving......and Christmas feel like Christmas (no offense to those who celebrate other holidays).....for me.

I think moderation is going to be critical for me in all of this. I will try. And I will be open to trying some of what is posted here. And we will *definitely* prepare our favorites with better health in mind. But pumpkin pie???? How will I ever resist??????? :(

My pumpkin pie revenge this year was tart sized pumpkin pie. Instead of making a big pie I made two sizes of tarts... I cannot remember the points off the top of my head, however (looking inside deep cavern aka brain) each tart (rounded up) was worth two points. (???) The crust was where the points lived.

So, if you love it, and I do.... try making it different.

:canadian:

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Naughty! Naughty! Naughty! I ate my way to the other side too this weekend! But...its a lifestyle change and I wont deprive myself! :)

I will start doin some healthy recipe research :) I love thanksgiving....pumpkin pie and buttermilk pie being my favorite! Yummola!

Oooooo and Sweet Potato! Oh my! I am making myself hungry!

Happy to be back....the first day back on the healthy routine is always the toughest!

Lets do this!

[PinkieLee]

Naughty! Naughty! Naughty! I ate my way to the other side too this weekend! But...its a lifestyle change and I wont deprive myself! :)

I will start doin some healthy recipe research :) I love thanksgiving....pumpkin pie and buttermilk pie being my favorite! Yummola!

Oooooo and Sweet Potato! Oh my! I am making myself hungry!

Happy to be back....the first day back on the healthy routine is always the toughest!

Lets do this!

Sweet potato pie... come here hot stuff and let me smack you for mentioning that ;)

Yep, we are all getting back into the swing of things... oh it's on!

[Zimmeh]

Yes it is!!! Next year, we should do the walking thing...Medusa said she wanted us to be healthier...Where is Candace?

Zimmy

Sweet potato pie... come here hot stuff and let me smack you for mentioning that ;)

Yep, we are all getting back into the swing of things... oh it's on!

[Kelt]

Sugar is not our friend.

Mantra for the season :praying:

[PinkieLee]

Yes it is!!! Next year, we should do the walking thing...Medusa said she wanted us to be healthier...Where is Candace?

Zimmy

Candace works all the damn time... so she hardly ever posts. I saw she was online earlier, but she could be just checking from her phone. They didn't get back to Austin till almost midnight last night.

Yes, we will figure out a way to incorporate more healthy food/exercise so we don't overdo it next year. **ie, meaning ME*

[little_ms_sunshyne]

You mean US! I wont mention how many tiramisus I devoured!

[QUOTE=PinkieLee;439963]Candace works all the damn time... so she hardly ever posts. I saw she was online earlier, but she could be just checking from her phone. They didn't get back to Austin till almost midnight last night.

Yes, we will figure out a way to incorporate more healthy food/exercise so we don't overdo it next year. **ie, meaning ME*[/QUOTE
]

[Rockinonahigh]

Ugh... The holidays *are* tough. We can do this, Rockin. I'm guessin' the thread will really pick up over the next couple of months. :) But we *can* do it.

I'm about to have to start visiting the gym we've been paying for the last couple of months. I know myself well enough to know I will not get out in the cold for cardio, so I'm going to have to learn to love the treadmill. I will do it though; it's worth it!

Good Morning Thinker.Yes the hollidays are going to be tough.I usely do a lot of bakeing for the holidays..its just not the same if I dont..kinda of a long standing family thing.Somehow im changeing how its done but to stay on the food plan as much as possable,Foxys idea of tarts insted of pies my do the trick,last year was my big aha moment with food I will not have it happen again to mess up what I have achived.When I think back to the last day of the holidays when I was suposed to be throwing away the last of the sweets I was siting on the trunk of my car stuffing the last of the pecan pie in my face like it was going to be the last pie ever isnt a good way to end the hollidays(well it depends on how you look at it) for me anyway.There use to be a house full hear but now only me and my son,when I really look at this I feel sad that my family isnt hear any more.I will be ok,we all will.

[Dominique]

Sweet potato pie... come here hot stuff and let me smack you for mentioning that ;)
!


(pout) did the wink mean you were just kidding? I like smacks (in the right place, properly administered)

Sugar is not our friend!

[foxyshaman]

(pout) did the wink mean you were just kidding? I like smacks (in the right place, properly administered)

Sugar is not our friend!

Odd story kinda unrelated to weight loss but still....

I went to a San Pedro (holy cactus with psychotropic qualities) ceremony with a beautiful shaman from Peru. It was a 10 hour ceremony. But.... when drinking the horrible (and I mean horrible) concoction my prayer of intent was for love. On the way home the next day my GF (ex now) and I stopped for coffee and I got a sweet. I then got sick. It took me a few times to realize that sugar now made me sick. I was cured of my addiction to sugar (unfortunately not high processed white flour food ugh) and have not had a real craving since. I have eaten sweets, but I always pay for it. Sugar is so not my friend. The reaction is IMMEDIATE.

Anyway, just sharing a story that makes me happy. :canadian:

[SelfMadeMan]

You mean US! I wont mention how many tiramisus I devoured!



OMG I dearly love tiramisu....

[*Anya*]

I like the recipe sharing idea. When I joined WW after my babies were born, was the old school WW, which I really liked a lot-the weighing and measuring and it really worked for me. Tried the points, just could not get into it. If you give me an inch (foodwise) I will take a mile!

Anyway, I do have some great recipes from those days which I shall dig out. I used to always make a pumpkin pie-sans crust and bread pudding that were WW. I will see what I can find.

PS: up to 60 sit-ups now. Still doing stairs, etc. Control feels awesome.

[SelfMadeMan]

I'd definitely be down for recipe swaps! My favorite are healthy crock pot recipes... soooo easy! I've got some great ones I'll share - should we share them right here, or start a thread for it? Or is there one already?

[Corkey]

There are lots of recipe threads, one for a cook book even.

[Thinker]

I like the recipe sharing idea. When I joined WW after my babies were born, was the old school WW, which I really liked a lot-the weighing and measuring and it really worked for me. Tried the points, just could not get into it. If you give me an inch (foodwise) I will take a mile!

Anyway, I do have some great recipes from those days which I shall dig out. I used to always make a pumpkin pie-sans crust and bread pudding that were WW. I will see what I can find.

PS: up to 60 sit-ups now. Still doing stairs, etc. Control feels awesome.

I've never been a fan of the crust (well, I do like the bottom part...just not the outer edges), and I don't add cool whip topping..........so I will look forward to your recipe!!

[Thinker]

I don't know exactly what happened, but I'm only 2.4 pounds away from my first goal weight.

I busted right outta that plateau!!

[SelfMadeMan]

I don't know exactly what happened, but I'm only 2.4 pounds away from my first goal weight.

I busted right outta that plateau!!

Awesome, way to go!

[Thinker]

Awesome, way to go!

Thanks. :)

I seem to have better results when I quit thinking about what I'm doing. :|

[JustJo]

I don't know exactly what happened, but I'm only 2.4 pounds away from my first goal weight.

I busted right outta that plateau!!

Wooooo Hooooo! :cheer:

Sometimes I think it takes time for our bodies to readjust...and they do things on their time schedule, not ours.

I'm glad to hear it's going so well! :)

[Thinker]

Doing it to better understand the addictions...

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/why-a-personal-trainer-is-making-himself-obese-on-purpose-2583990

[Cowboi]

Baked chicken, baked sweet potato for dinner. Gotta get back on the wagon after the reunion.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I decided to weigh myself this morning and I somehow lost 3lbs..Woohoo!!! It must have been all of the walking that we were doing.

I am having cold cereal in the morning for breakfast and coffee. Lunch usually is a sandwich with no side and dinner is usually chicken and veggies or a sandwich..

Have a great day!!!

Zimmeh

[PinkieLee]

Good morning healthy peeps!

Well, day 3 of being back on track after the Reunion! We had a slight cold front come in yesterday, so I decided to break out the ol' crockpot for dinner tonight. I'm making a beef & veggie soup/stew. It's got lean stew meat, a few small red potatos, stewed diced tomatos, corn & green beans, beef stock & a low sodium seasoning packet. I bought all the canned veggies with no salt added. I may make a small pan of cornbread.

This morning for breakfast I had Special K with berries cereal, a banana & I'm on my 2nd cup of coffee with fat free vanilla creamer.

Lunch today will be Subway. I am craving a spinach salad with the seafood mix with all the veggies... no dressing, just a lil' pepper. As long as I eat it as a salad it's not too bad ~ it's only 7 points :)

After dinner, we are going to the park to walk. The crisp, cool air makes walking a lot more enjoyable!

I still haven't weighed in yet... tomorrow is the day! I'm already bracing myself for a gain since I have been kinda lax for a couple weeks. But, I'm back on track... so let's do this thing!

Hope everyone has a great day!

[diamondrose]

Post Reunion.. I spent the whole first day sleeping. Now that I am actually up and moving I will be getting back on track with my weight loss for an improved me for next reunion!!! I'd love to see others who might like to lose some weight jump on board for a new weight loss goal for the coming reunion!!

[PinkieLee]

After grabbing my salad from Subway, I went home at lunch today, to add the veggies to the crockpot. Let me tell you my soup is smelling YUMMY! I thought it was gonna be more like a stew... but I guess I added too much water/stock. That's ok... I'm more of a soup person anyway. Tomorrow, the seasonings will have soaked in and it will be even more tasty!

I still haven't ventured off to look for holiday receipes yet.... but have been kinda kicking around different options in my head. Ever since Thinker mentioned Pumpkin Pie and Sunshine mentioned Sweet Potato Pie, I've got those flavors on my brain. I might have to break down & see if I can find at least a sugar free or fat free pumpkin creamer for my coffee :)

Just from being back on track for the last 3 days, I can already tell a difference with how my body feels. When I eat crap or don't drink enough water, I feel sluggish. I guess the saying is right, "you are what you eat". Luckily, I'm back on track & feeling 100% better already.... mind & body!

[Kelt]

After grabbing my salad from Subway, I went home at lunch today, to add the veggies to the crockpot. Let me tell you my soup is smelling YUMMY! I thought it was gonna be more like a stew... but I guess I added too much water/stock. That's ok... I'm more of a soup person anyway. Tomorrow, the seasonings will have soaked in and it will be even more tasty!

I still haven't ventured off to look for holiday receipes yet.... but have been kinda kicking around different options in my head. Ever since Thinker mentioned Pumpkin Pie and Sunshine mentioned Sweet Potato Pie, I've got those flavors on my brain. I might have to break down & see if I can find at least a sugar free or fat free pumpkin creamer for my coffee :)

Just from being back on track for the last 3 days, I can already tell a difference with how my body feels. When I eat crap or don't drink enough water, I feel sluggish. I guess the saying is right, "you are what you eat". Luckily, I'm back on track & feeling 100% better already.... mind & body!

Your soup sounds terrific!

Since several folks have mentioned pumpkin type things, I'll share one of mine.
Winter squashes are on my list of "Human Rocket Fuel" items, so I eat this all the time. :)

It's approximate since I use metric;

Cooked, mashed Butternut squash, 1 cupish
Agave nectar or honey, 1-1.5 teaspoonish
Cinnamon, lots (or maybe pumpkin pie spice ;))
Salt, just a pinch

moosh this all up and make it hot

Top with walnut pieces 1/2 ounce (15g)

:eating:

[Kelt]

Side note on the cooked squash thing;

steamed, too squishy
baked, too much work/electricity

I just nuke'em whole, poke it a couple of times with a fork. On high 6-8 minutes, let it sit 15-30, flip and repeat. Scoop out the good stuff, stays great in the fridge for days.

I've been known to forget it was sitting in the micro for half a day at a time. No harm done. Very forgiving stuff this.
Also good lots of other ways, herbs and such.

:cheesy:

[PinkieLee]

Your soup sounds terrific!

Since several folks have mentioned pumpkin type things, I'll share one of mine.
Winter squashes are on my list of "Human Rocket Fuel" items, so I eat this all the time. :)

It's approximate since I use metric;

Cooked, mashed Butternut squash, 1 cupish
Agave nectar or honey, 1-1.5 teaspoonish
Cinnamon, lots (or maybe pumpkin pie spice ;))
Salt, just a pinch

moosh this all up and make it hot

Top with walnut pieces 1/2 ounce (15g)

:eating:


THANK YOU for this! I'm definitely gonna make this as an alternative to my mother's favorite candied yams loaded with butter & marshmellows!

[girl_dee]

rings and jeans are a little looser today, YAY!

[PinkieLee]

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash califlower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

[girl_dee]

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash califlower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

OMG i kid you not, i JUST made this!! We just had this with dinner!

Yes you boil a head of cauliflower, I cut mine up first, add butter and cheese and mash it up with a mixer.

I am on atkins so allowed all of this but you can try substituting whatever, I also threw in some fresh garlic and onions for a really yummy flavor, it is wonderful!

[Kelt]

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash califlower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

Been there, wouldn't go there with the relatives. Try it on yourself first. Popular for real low carbers. It's not bad, definitely not a potato. Of course, I'm no gourmet.

:|

[Kelt]

OMG i kid you not, i JUST made this!! We just had this with dinner!

Yes you boil a head of cauliflower, I cut mine up first, add butter and cheese and mash it up with a mixer.

I am on atkins so allowed all of this but you can try substituting whatever, I also threw in some fresh garlic and onions for a really yummy flavor, it is wonderful!

See, now this sounds pretty good!

[Corkey]

Question for the gormet cooks out there....

I've read somewhere that some people mash cauliflower as a substitute for mashed potatos. Lemme hear your thoughts and/or comments on this! **see, more holiday options**

Cauliflower puree is great! Add a little Parma romano and you have a great dish. Lower carbs and higher in fiber.