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The simpler the better, I say...fruits, veges, lean meats. Stay away from processed foods and refined sugars and move your body!
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I've been reading this amazing book called "The China Study".
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932100660/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER"]Amazon.com: The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health (9781932100662): T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II, Howard Lyman, John Robbins: Books[/ame] It is perhaps one of the most important books on nutrition. It's not a diet book but shines a light on the food industry and studies that prove that a plant based diet, no processed food, etc. eliminates disease and increases longevity. I know its hard to switch and I'm the first to shove cake in my mouth and deal with guilt later. Reading this makes me think which system I want to support and overall what I want the quality of my life to be. When I spend time with Mia, my granddaughter, I think things, want things and the number one priority for me is to be around when when she has kids and watch her live a wonderful and healthy life. |
grrrr I contracted a dang stomach bug and spent two days from hell. I am so off the program now I don't know if I can get back on it again, the good news is I tried my skinny jeans on yesterday and they slipped right on, trying to get my strength back up without adding to my waistline.
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Ive been dealing with a kidney prob since last week,tha antibiotics suck ass,no dairy,cheese,milk (wich I dont do much of any way) then eating reall food before and after takeing the dam pills.Thank goodness tomorrow is my last day takeing the pills,I still have some pain but the plumbing is working better,5 days is enough..just hope they relly work.
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Hello everybody! Happy, ghoulish Halloween!
sarahwho glad you found your way here. I think if you poke and read around the thread you will find some great information to help you along your journey. ElijahRene same thing happens to me when I haven't gone to the gym in awhile. I get sore beyond belief! lol. . and it's painful man. Nothing really seems to help. Try some Ibuprofen, hot showers, and most importantly keep the joints moving. If you sit still it's worse. As soon as you feel okay and go back to the gym though, you will find it was just temporary muscle soreness. I guess for me when I haven't been in awhile I will just take it easy on the first visit again. Thanks for the posts and questions everybody. Welcome to the new people! |
So glad that this day is done,tomorrow I will be takeing the last of those antibiotics..nasty things,then I can totaly get back on my food plan then go back to the things I like to do..being sick sucks.
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I'm still on low carbs, doing pretty well. After my second weigh-in (meaning 2 weeks into this) I'm 4.5 lbs down, which is a good start, especially with no exercise yet.
It was pretty difficult on Sunday when we went to brunch at Jenny's brother and laid out on the table was a NYC Jewish carb-fest -- bagels, noodle pudding, rugalach pastries, etc. These are a few of my favorite things! It took a lot of willpower but I did ok, just one piece of whole grain bread and a few grapes plus all the non-carb foods. BB |
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Blech - I have been sucking ass on tracking food and exercise for the last 5 weeks now. Trying to stay positive so I thought I'd make a list of things I'm grateful for during the "trying to remain positive" stage:
Things I'm grateful for (healthwise): * I have some awesome exercise equipment in my library just waiting to be used. It is fully accessible and ready for me! * I have the ability to buy healthy food. * I have not gone hog wild in the last 5 weeks with food or gained more than 3 pounds. * This thread! There. Forward motion! |
Good Morning Everyone,
Well, come November 21st, I will be giving up my favorite foods. No more coffee, sweets or anything bad..I will be getting a couple of teeth pulled due to cavities and genetics. I will be getting braces in January. I will be having yogurt, apple sauce and babyfood until my braces are taking out..:readfineprint: It is going to be hard, but I can and will do this... Congrats to all who are losing weight and keep up the good work! Zimmeh |
Congrats and you can do this!!! When I see you in LR next year, we both are hitting the gym...
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* I have the ability to buy & prepare healthy food... that actually tastes good thanks to some yummy receipes I've been finding * I have a membership to a gym that's open 24/7... I have no excuse not to get moving * The cooler temps have moved into our area, which makes after dinner walks at the park something to look forward to * I am able to recognize those slip ups that I've had and put my eating habits back in perspective. **** I AM IN CONTROL! There. Forward Motion :) |
Taking the Forward motion
As I stood staring blankly into my closet wondering what I would wear, I *really* saw my weight. I have shirts that I had worn that used to fit me. I am happy at what is fitting me now. What is *almost there". And I came to this :furious: place. Where the hell was I? How did I not know just how much of my emotions, vulnerability.... etc I was eating. I look back now and I wonder just where :blink: was I? How absolutely disconnected I was from my emotions and physical body. I shake my head in disbelief. How did I not know?? Disassociation has so many masks. :deepthoughts:
So today... in gratitude... I am aware. I will not eat my vulnerability. I will not get swallowed in my relationship (intimate and otherwise). I will not disassociate. I will understand the connection between my emotions, thoughts, food and the size of my ass... :seeingstars: I am grateful for the changes I have made. I am grateful for the fantastic therapist I met at the right time. I am grateful that I will never be *her* again. I am grateful my ass is getting smaller. I am even grateful for the sore muscles I have. I am grateful for my strong legs that carry me through hours of expressive dance. Embracing Forward Motion. |
Cheers for forward motion! :cheer:
And, let us not forget, to celebrate the little victories. Today (and yesterday) has been rough at work. I'm frustrated, tired, a little angry, resenting a few people...and have about 2 months of work to finish in the next few weeks. I wanted a Big Mac for lunch today....with fries. And I wanted it bad. Instead, I went to Subway and ordered a sub with all the veggies and a little turkey. Yes, it's more bread than I should really have. I grabbed the bag of salt & vinegar chips, and was eyeing the soda cooler at the Diet Cokes while the guy finished making my sandwich. As he wrapped it up, I put the chips back. When he said, "anything else? chips? cookies? soda?" I said "no thanks, just the sandwich." :) |
YAY, forward motion.. LOVE this..and had to pitch in as well.. Before i do, i want to say, these passed 2 weeks have been slow for me.. i haven't been exercising like i should, and have been eating well, but still could be better portionwise.. Because of that, i weighed in yesterday and pulled off a 1lb loss.. i was at first, disappointed.. REALLY disappointed, mostly because i knew i slacked off a lot most days.. i have been walking and exercising, but nothing like i was.. Getting back into routine of things since getting back from Oregon - but... Today i am choosing to celebrate 1 lb loss, it wasn't a gain - nor a plateau..it was a loss of 1lb for 2 weeks..i'll take it, and now, moving forward! Gratitudes - - i am grateful for exercise equipment in my home..treadmill, elliptical, workout dvd's, small weights..No matter the obstacle, between work hours & teenager drama & everything in between, i always have a means to be active within the comfort of my own home. - i am grateful for a gym membership, which currently awaits activity, but i refuse to let it go, because i will become an active gym user, despite my work hours, i will try Zumba, and i will try Yoga classes and i will do weights at least once a week - therefore, gym membership stays & it's a goal! - i am grateful, for love & support from my loving partner♥, Mtn...& other family & friends who continually motivate me to move forward and keep going, on this journey!! Including this thread!! (((((thank you alllll ))))) - i am grateful for OA meetings, meditation, therapy groups and all the tools i have in place to not only work on my weight loss, but my addiction as well as my eating disorder.. i'm finding myself in such a healthy, happy & well balanced life, day to day - i love it! - i am grateful for my ability to purchase healthy foods, & finding new healthy foods i love, more everyday! - and lastly, i am grateful for drive & determination.. this is the hardest battle i've fought in my entire life, and it can also be hard on those around me.. i am grateful for my ability to be vocal about it all & not hide anymore - being accountable, inspirational (to some, even) & finding strength to build confidence & love myself more - it all pushes me to keep going... Cuz moving forward is the way to go!! & sooooo happy to do this with all of you, we ROCK.. Keep it up everyone, - this totally was the motivation i needed today to get back in the game! |
I haven't been as dedicated as I was but I still didn't totally go off the rails, I have stayed at my lowest weight but just haven't lost any more - time to change that!! I am proud of myself - I stopped at Kwik Trip on my way to class and went to grab a package of raspberry zingers (I love those stupid things) and stood there arguing with myself for a moment - grabbed a banana and a water instead and off I went. It felt good to walk away!
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Good Morning all♥ !!
Today is the day i get allll my ducks in a row. i have the day off today, and i have a little list of things i am going to tackle today and get myself back on track. i can do this! -- working on a workout schedule - something i can follow with all of my different work shifts each day -- today i get off my rear and go for a walk, its a beautiful, cool fall morning & good day to enjoy the weather while i still can before the snow gets here , probably one day soon! -- need to call my dietician and set up an appointment with her -- need to call about some courses offered to me, called Crisis & Skills, there are 10 different classes, one was relaxation therapy & breathing, which was a HUGE asset to me, i'd love to attend the rest every Monday afternoon. -- call about Zumba classes at my Gym, the times they are offered and go, go, go! my goal is to try and attend one Zumba class a week, they look like such fun.. And also find out what other types of classes are offered so i can start taking advantage of my Gym Membership! -- take pictures.. i need to take pictures of myself now with 59 lbs lost..why aren't i taking pictures and documenting this journey of mine? -- start taking my measurements, on days i do weigh ins.. i never measure, and should, just to compare results... Sometimes, i may not have much weight loss, but more of a loss in inches instead..Just nice to see the progress! -- research some new recipes, for some light meal ideas i can bring to work .. i tend to bring the same things, maybe some different salad ideas too.. As well as some good websites, anything for tips & motivation.. Today is my kickstart day ! PS, when i make LISTS, i action them.. Otherwise, i procrastinate baaaaad, lol... So anytime i have things i need to do, lists work for me, and sharing with ya's makes me accountable..(& quite possibly, a dork, LOL) |
Good Morning Everyone,
I am grateful for the following: 1. I have no desire to have soda 2. Even though my job is sedentary, I am not gaining any weight 3. I love running up and down the stairs at work 4. How I pick at my food until I am full and either give the rest away or bring it home with me 5. I took all of my *big* clothes and gave them away last year, this way I have memories of how I used to weigh 210lbs. 6. I agree with Sylvie, this thread is a God-send and thank you all! Zimmeh |
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