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Happy boucing girl... you have every right to be SUPER proud of yourself!!!! We are so so happy for your and your progress.... it's been a pure joy to watch your journey unfold! You keep up the amazing work honey.... the sky is the limit for you!! 82 pounds gone forever... WOW! |
You are ALL such wonderful motivators!!!!!!! Thanks again for this thread and the warm welcomes!!!
Tomorrow is a challenge for me. I work in homecare and am on the road Fri Sat and Sun. What i usually do for lunch is pull through a Sonic or Wendy's. Now, my plan is to pack a healthy lunch, something i can nibble on all day without feeling deprived. A sandwich on low fat wheat toast and cheeses, grapes, Special K bar....that sort of thing. Wish me luck!!! There are fast food places everywhere!!!!! signed, belle the shrinking woman |
Indeed Belle, it's difficult to break habits.. i pre-plan all my meals for next day the night before, (whether i am working or not) . i will cook it all up and pack it and then if i have the food with me, i am almost always successful at behaving, because i have the food there available for me.. Pack some extra fresh fruit that you can open and pick at, (grapes work best for me).. Because sometimes i want something extra or *different* from what i planned, and having something extra helps me not to get in the "well i could stop and pick something up* mindframe i seem to get stuck in.. You can do it! We're all so proud of you both!♥ |
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Just sharing... nothing more really to contribute. Ok another thing.... I did a Kundalini yoga :praying: class last night. I have only ever done individual kundalini yoga moves in other classes, this was an entire class dedicated to it. Oh my stars what a hard class.:thud: Reminds me of Aikido yoga. Nothing easy about that. But we got to chant and I went to this class for two reasons: 1. The breath work is quite similar to some of the breathwork used in tantra and I wanted to push myself (why o why do I do that:giggle:); and 2. I wanted to chant. I did some improv vocalizations, but like what are you gonna do?? A fox can't play by ALL THE RULES!! :blink: Next Wednesday gay yoga is back on. But I may do one Kundalini a month and the other three wednesdays stick to my gay yoga. I love that class. I get to be a smart ass. Shocking, I know, but I do that a streak of that in me. And yoga classes can be so serious. Until someone :fart: that is :canadian: |
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Congrats, sylvie and others!!!!
Keep me in your minds, ya'll. I won't get a day off until the 20th and that makes working out very difficult, as my days begin around 6:30am and I get home about 12 to 12.5 hours later. A very long day. Over and over again, except Sundays, which are....thankfully....half days. I got my water intake up yesterday but have struggled today. Not enough water, not being able to spread my meals and snacks out evenly, and being very busy not only doing my job but training someone else to do it too have me on edge already and today was my first day back after a couple of days off. Whoever's good at that witchy woo woo stuff....send something peaceful my way please. My day starts a little after 5am tomorrow and will be slam packed with the 3 p's. People, problems, and someone who is a palaver. |
I made yummy pizza tonight that I wanted to share with everyone.
1 piece of whole grain Mediterranean flat bread (trader joes) 3PP 1/4 cup of Prego Heart Healthy Chunky Vegetable Sauce 1PP 2 light string cheeses 3PP Chopped vegetables of your choice, I used mushrooms. 0PP Put it together however you like! I peeled the string cheese off in strips, put one layer on the bottom, added mushrooms and then added a layer on the top to hold the veggies. I broiled it for 7 minutes, and the cheese came out nice and crispy! Some other variations you could use would be with a light english muffin, or sandwich thin. Same PP values. 7PP.. yay! :-) |
I lost 3 pounds this week. Generally, I feel lucky to lose 1/2 pound as I lose much more slowly than this.
The lightbulb went off in my head. I had gotten away from eating more protein, which was how I lost 50 pounds in the 1st place and due to my need for increased fiber, was eating more carbs instead. Protein keeps me full, not hungry and is better all the way around. I have learned more creative ways to include the needed fiber so that I can have the best of both worlds. Happy Friday all and have a great, healthy weekend. Hugs, (f) |
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Like you, I LOVE my iced coffee from McD. I switched to the sugar free iced vanilla coffee and honestly I can't taste the difference. For me, it's only 3 WW points, which is pretty much what any 100 calorie snack is. I save a few more calories if I do a small... but some days I want the medium :) |
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So, Jake, thanks for posing the question you did. I took it further than intended, however it did open my mind. And it changed how I saw things. I love it when my held views are questioned and reformed. Just sharin' |
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It's been day 5 for me. I didn't workout yesterday, but I did a lot of house cleaning so that had to count for something. I don't see the scale changing, but I feel less bloated and I am wearing my tight jeans comfortably!
Today, another day on track! I am not sure if I will have time to get my hour walk in today, ugh, but at least I am going dancing on Saturday! Have a good Friday, all!! Hugs! |
Back to work and back to losing lbs..
Drinking more water and UN sweet tea. I have to say I drink more black coffee than anything. I need a back and shoulder massage. any ideas how to stop shoulder pain? I've been exercising my arms, moving them around, stretching. Used icy hot the past 2 days per my Co workers advice. That helps the pain for sure. Went to a chiropractor in the past, not sure if it helped or not. Challenge? 3 words that describe your journey to a healthy you this year. Mine would be Determination, Commitment, Focus Happy weekend everybody! Ill enjoy my day off tomorrow. |
Hi Healthies! Today, i worked the morning shift, and then my friend picked me up and went went to the Gym to try out a workout class.. We did one called Newbody.. Cardio program geared for lower body and upper body using weight.. FUN.. i'm more co-ordinated than i thought LOL.. We worked out on the exercise bikes for awhile until class was starting.. What a great workout though - she's a runner and has to do a training program of walking/jogging/weights etc until her marathon and asked me to be her workout buddy, will help keep me accountable on going to the Gym (which ive procrastinated now for about 3-4 months) .. i made a deal with myself, however, that if our workout relationship fades off, i will still keep up with going to the Gym.. i'm aiming for twice a week but 3 times a week would be even better.. So far, i went yesterday & today.. yay! Now i'm home, eating a salad for lunch, some fruit too (grapes) and going to do some things i need to, before going back to work at 4.. ~~~~~~ Angel, my 3 words i've been pondering since i read it on DC the other day..i wasn't sure then.. Now i will say Strength, Determination, Tools .. |
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Mine would be Move, De-Stress, and Enjoy. :rrose: |
My challenge words: Determined, Sexy and Hot!
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GREAT challenge idea Ruff!
My would be.... Motivated, Inspired & Determined! |
Great success, peeps! Love reading about everyone's success - very motivating!
Challenge? 3 words that describe your journey to a healthy you this year. Insular - Even though I often share my process here and look for input, this feels like a very insular process to me. It's a "getting back to the marrow" feeling where it's just me and my body. Steady - I'll take a baseline of medium! Energetic! - I believe I believe I believe! |
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Regarding shoulder pain, not know specifically where you hurt. However, stretching your arms while standing in a doorway really helps to loosen them. Lean forward while your hands are above your head in the doorway. The other thing I do is use a tennis ball, sit against a wall, or on your couch, place the ball where-ever in your shoulder you hurt, and move the ball around the knot. It hurts, but does work. The other exercise I find useful is using resistance bands. Place your hands behind your back, holding both ends of the band, and try to lift your hands up and over your head. Stop where you feel the most discomfort and hang out there for awhile. If you have someone in your life who can help you with the next one... lay face down on a hard surface. Let someone put their fingers on the biggest part of the knot. They have to press HARD. You raise your arm out to the side and do small circles five times....slowly. Next, hands still on the knot, put your arm out like you are flying superman, lift your arm up and down...slowly, five times. It will help to release the knots. Chiropractors do help, but like any other healer, you have to find a good one. I use my pendulum to find healers. That has never failed me. This may not fit into your lifestyle, but if you can take a rejuvination or restorative yoga class they are designed to slowly work the knots out of your back and shoulders (and hips) using slow moves and props. Also taking a yin yoga class may also be of assistance. Yoga is not for everyone, so I only mention this as an aside. My three words: Healing - my weight is a result of internal struggles, the food is the symptom for me Understanding my internal process and making use my of shortcomings; learning how to identify the "immediate gratification voice" and how to quiet the voice so Reason may step in and be back in control Compassion - loving myself enough to see this through till the end, derailing accepted and not self criticized (saboteur will not win) |
Hi from the newb !
First off I'd like to thank someone for being my rock and support and being so understanding and encouraging... Yeah Punkin aka Starryeyes, I'm talking about you. :) So here I am, I've started weight watchers .. And I'm determined to get there and reach my goal... So heres to the future !! Thank you again punkin I <3 you. |
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My 3:
1. Insight: understanding the "whys" of my desire to eat.
2. Recognize: the difference between physical hunger and the psychological need to self-soothe. 3. Acceptance: of self, that I will never be perfect and that I have human frailties and that a slip does not define me as a failure. |
you are so fabulous and I appluad each and every one of you..when you hit a "blip on the radar" don't see that as a "fail" BUT as a reminder we all are human, after all..and we will have "blips"...a BLIP does not a failure make..
With that said, I have lost 39 lbs....in last 2 months...dang tough way to lose BUT I feel so much better. My appetite waxes & wanes, and I eat several smaller portions instead of one huge meal. My best, and most tolerable are grits, eggs, and bacon..I know NOT exactly a diet BUT it works for me..smiles... Keep on all you gorgeous people..you are all a success.....hugs..Clay |
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Happy Friday peeps!!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend planned.
Shoulders, calves, Abs, and cardio....DONE!!! Good Job Y'all!!!! |
Afternoon all of you beautiful healthy peeps!!!!!
I MADE it past three Sonics, two Wendys and scores of other fast food places. I just ate my sandwich, grapes, carrots and cheese and drank my water. I am so proud!!!!!!! I get so excited coming to this thread daily and reading about success, problems with solutions, questions and personal, very personal stories each of you share. I am so happy to be in this thread and so very proud of everyone!!!!!! My three words this year are: Realist....I now see what i really see and not what i thought i saw. Ya know? I know i need to loose weight. I've done it before i can do it again. My system works for me. I know it does, i've done it. So, i'm now a realist...seeing what is truly needed and doing what needs to be done. Driven....I'm somewhat an over achiever in things i put my mind too, i was in school, i am at work..my body, however, not so much. I'm going to use the "over achiever" that is engrained in my brain and use it to help me for a much needed change. Positive!!!! I am a positive person, especially with other people. It is time i was positive about me, personally, and being the best i can be. My life couldn't be better right now, i am very much in love, my job is wonderful, my family is healthy. I turn 50 this year. All the more reason to be positive about myself, my body and my everything. I have lost, at this point, 8.3% of my goal weight-loss for June 1, on week one. I know it will slow down after the initial couple of weeks but, I am on my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer: |
Hey Healthies!
My three words will be; 1. Moderation - In everything, leveling out the peaks and dips both. 2. Tracking - You all knew I would have that. Tracking changes either way makes it a lot easier to know why and correct on the fly. 3. Understanding - Why I do what I do. This will likely be the toughest challenge for me. :theisland: |
Good evening, everyone! It has been a while since I have been here. I am excited to see that everyone is doing so good! I think the last time I posted I was at 240 or so. I am happy to come back a few months later to say that I am at 210.
My 3: Peaceful - When life is peaceful, I am more likely to take of my body. Food - Being mindful of what I eat, and to no over-indulge, and to allow myself the little sweets and bad things when I want them. Progress - This does not always mean that I cannot allow myself room to take a small step backwards, but when I do, I will allow myself the room to forgive me and keep moving forward. Hope everyone has a good weekend. |
Good Morning Ruff,
Try taking an Aleve. When my back starts to hurt from sitting so long at work, this helps. I am sorry to hear that you are in pain and I have massage oil available if you would like a massage. My three words that best describe me? Self acceptance-If I cannot love myself for who I am, than I will never lose that 30lbs. Persistence-I will lose my last 30lbs...I will do my daily walks again even after working until 7am Happiness-What better way to loose weight than to giggle everyday? To limit the amount of time negative people can enter my bubble-this includes family! Get to feeling better, Zimmeh Quote:
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Good Morning Sylvie,
I have noticed that when I don't plan out my meals to, I normally hit *unhealthy* places. My boss at L'Occitane loves to bring cookies and other junk food in and I am slowly not allowing myself to have it. Since I don't have a place at work to put my food, I try to pack a sandwich or bring leftovers that don't need refrigeration. My dinner for yesterday was: potato casserole with green beans and spicy corn with a sprinkle of Pepper Jack cheese and blueberry Chobani yogurt. I am treating coffee like a treat for myself and I am still not drinking as much as I did before last November...This helps with bloating and feeling yucky.. Good Luck and have a wonderful day! Zimmeh Quote:
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Good Morning Everyone,
I bought two new pairs of shoes for work from Skechers. I bough a girl's size 5 Skechers Shape Ups for $12.50. They have their buy one get one 50% off sale and I couldn't pass it up. My goal is to start walking everyone morning, unless I am working at the mall, then I will go walk the mall. I will continue to drink more water to caffeine based beverages and drink plenty of soymilk as well. I will also be limiting how much meat I consume, I am finding that meat hurts my stomach and causes me to bloat up. Good luck and congrats to everyone who has lost weight! 2012 is going to be our year of SUCCESS...Who has the Aretha Franklin CD's? We need some Respect up in here.. Zimmeh |
Good morning healthies :)
Weigh in today...down only 1/2 a pound, but still moving in the right direction. It's becoming clear that I really need to incorporate more exercise and....since I don't love that...one of my 3 words was Move. I'm resolving to start walking more, going to the beach more, getting on my Mobia more....and, yes, I'm going to join a gym and go. It's crazy not to since it's free for me, and my company will even give me incentives to go. I'm 6 pounds from my first really big goal....and 31 from where I would be very comfortable being. I'm probably 55 from where the doctor would like me, but hey....I'm the one I need to make happy, right? :) In other good news, I went to the opthamologist who specializes in diabetic patients yesterday....who told me my eyes look great. No glaucoma, no cataracts, no inflammation from the diabetes, and no new aneuryisms (sp?). The one spot of damage I do have is holding steady...and, once again, he reiterated that the best thing I can do to keep my eyesight is to control my blood sugars. So....eating right helps preserve my vision too...and will make it possible for me to watch my son grow up....and enjoy those walks on the beach for a long time to come. :rrose: |
Congrats!!!! You can do it and we need to schedule a day when all of us in Florida can get together and have fun!
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"Eating right for your blood type"
Has anyone given this any thought. I find the concept to be an interesting one since our blood regulates enzymes etc. in our system. http://fitnessanddefense.com/wp-cont...diet-chart.jpg I have the book here which I am about to read. But this chart is the basic concept. |
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As always, I think it is awesome when we support and and encourage each other in our quest for eating wholesome food, in a healthy, well-balanced diet. That is why I personally have stuck with this thread since I joined the Planet. Keeping that healthy focus in mind, on a daily basis and supporting each other to do the same. I have been through years of trying every diet that came across my eyes and I always lost weight but never kept it off until I did it the hard way: decreased my calories to between 1200 to 1500 max per day; keep my fats at a healthy level- use olive oil or canola oil; increase my vegetables and legumes; no sweets other than fruit-in the right amount; ensure I get sufficient protein daily; increase my walking-now up to 30 minutes twice per day, plus 6 flights of stairs 2x per day. No magic answer for me. One day at a time, one choice at a time. |
Hello Everyone! Kudos to all for taking their health and well being into their own hands and making the changes to achieve goals!! My three words for this year are easy... 1. HALF 2. IRONMAN 3. TRIATHLON. I have a couple of bike races and several triathlons planned for 2012, culminating with a half Ironman distance event on my 45th birthday in October. If I am going to finish a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run,the less ass I have to drag along,the better it will be!! Miss Pink is the most supportive partner anyone could ever have. She plans all our meals for the week and makes sure we stay on track. We are using www.loseit.com to track our calories and exercise. It is a great tool and motivator! I am currently at 204 lbs, 21% bodyfat. I want to be at 185 lbs, 15% bodyfat by the end of March. I am currently swimming 3x weekly, running 2x weekly and trying to squeeze in a road bike ride when it is warm enough or a mountain bike ride when it is cold. Our plan is simple; one cheat day a week,then maintaining our eating plan and DRINK WATER! Hydration is such a huge factor! I carry a gallon jug in the car during the workday. By day's end it must be consumed! It's amazing how water makes you feel so much better! This is an awesome thread and I hope to post more! Congrats to all hear who are striving for a healthier New Year and New YOU!
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Good morning!!
Had my brekkie of 4 egg whites with 1 yolk, oats, and black coffee. Morning supplements are in and im headed to the gym. Legs today....damn, feels like I just started walking good again after the last one. LoL Hope everyone has a great day!!! Stay focused!! |
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Dee, I was attracted to this concept as well. I'm type O and the foods that a type O should eat are the foods that are on my plate any way... But it was debunked as any kind of weight loss tool. I'm also attracted to the concept of genetic eating.. But truthfully, the concept of eatting haggis and mutton doesn't appeal to me... |
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It's not rocket science this weight loss thing and we spend millions of dollars each year trying to conquer it. I kinda believe that if we stay away from anything processed, we are ahead of the game. |
Anya,
Like I said I haven't read the book yet so was looking for input. I just find the concept interesting at this point. I recently found out that my migraine meds can block weight loss efforts, now that I know that I am somewhat relieved, struggling to get this 10 pounds to move from me. I am also being more pro active in preventing the migraines so I don't need to take a pill every time I have one. |
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