Congratulations Medusa!

I love your quote and it is true!

Have a great day,

Zimmy

Things have been strange lately. I'm struggling to find balance. Last week I was going to start my green juice fast and couldn't. This week I'll focus on eating fruits and veggies, all whole foods maybe sneak a piece of bread here and there. I'll see how I feel and then take the plunge. I wish my baby sister was here to do this with me. She needs to and I could really use the support. I can be strong for her but shamefully lack self discipline when it comes to sweets and rich foods. But I am now at 90% organic and 50% of my diet is raw.

Personally, I congratulate you both for sticking with it. It can be extra hard when the progress is slow, but the important thing is the positive changes you're making to improve your health...regardless of the numbers on the scale.

In my line of work we talk a lot about being "directionally correct." We don't always get where we're going, in the way we expected, on the schedule we wanted. The critical part is moving in the right direction...making progress...pursuing the goal and moving towards it.

We're all directionally correct...no matter the speed...and I think we all rock! :cheer:

I relate completely to this. It has taken me since May to lose 10lbs. That's a little over 2lbs a month. BUT - I weigh 10lbs less and I imagine by Christmas, I will be 10lbs less and then maybe my 50th -- another 5lbs. I just have to remind myself. I could be 20lbs more than I weigh now, had I not lost this weight.

Has anyone posted a playlist/list of songs for working out? If yes, can you direct me? If not maybe we can start a few list?

When I work out I need up tempo and its stuff I'd probably never listen to otherwise. Gloria Estefan, Cher, Donna Summers, Beyonnce

any good song list?

Since this probably puts you nutritionally ahead of about 80% of the American population, (especially on the micro-nutrients), I think you could be forgiven a few indulgences. :)

I am striving for a similar ratio myself as well as reorienting my protein sources. Although it seems impractical for many, I think the rewards will be worth it for me. Already seeing some interesting changes.

Keep us posted on how it goes.

:balloon:

As far as I am concerned, Disco never died! My favorites for exercise always get me moving much faster and singing @ the same time:

Heaven must have sent you-Bonnie Pointer
I love the nightlife (Disco Round)-Alicia Bridges
Born to be alive-Patrick Hernandez
Disco Inferno-The Trammps
Got to give it up, Part I-Marvin Gaye
Love Rollercoaster-Ohio Players
The Boss-Diana Ross
Shake your groove thing-Peaches & Herb

Sorry if any "disallowed words" it just does that when I copy from the clipboard on my IPhone:)

I love workout and power walk to Reggeaton. Especially PitBull and Kat DeLuna. I also have Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Rage Against the Machine, Rammstein, Black Eyed Peas, Metallica, Korn and Lacuna Coil. I love mixing up my music. I mainly listen to dance and Reggeaton when I am at the gym and a mix of rock and Reggeaton while power walking. Here some of the songs I work out to:

On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez featuring PitBull
Shut It Down by PitBull
I Wanna Go, Circus and Till The World Ends by Britney Spears
Paradise City, Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child of Mine, November Rain and Patience by Guns N' Roses
Down In It by Nine Inch Nails
Just Cannot Get Enough and The Time<Dirty Bit> by the Black Eyed Peas
Guerrila Radio by Rage Against the Machine
Lies of the Beautiful People by Sixx A.M.
Crazy Babies by Ozzy
Drop It Low, Whine Up and Run The Show<Spanish Version> by Kat DeLuna featuring Don Omar
Not Ready to Make Nice by the Dixie Chicks
Rain Over Me by PitBull featuring Marc Anthony

If you want a good beat to keep up with, try Drop It Low by Kat DeLuna..I find myself really picking up the pace to that beat!

Have a great day,

Zimmy

Have you tried the Vevo app for the iPhone? I love that app since you can find most of your favorite bands on there.

I have to add to your playlist:

Staying Alive by the Bee Gees

Have a great day,

Zimmy

I sure will! I have definitely seen changes and admit I cheat all the time. I'm a real foodie- love fine foods. I can easily do without processed foods though.

Love disco

Today is my first day on NutriSystem, it was a gift which Iam grateful for because I couldn't of afforded it. Back in 2008 I was a size 11-12 looked great, felt great, had more energy. After my Mother passed in 2008 I went into a depression since then I have come to terms and accepted the things I cannot change. But gaining an extra 50 lbs is something I can change and I will try my damness to follow this wonderful gift I have received from my family member. What's interesting is learning what foods go with what and of course PORTION control. I'm a diabetic and I'm following their program. One of the tips is u choose either a dairy or protein with breakfast n lunch . Which means you don't do both. Now example: 2oz cereal sugar free, 8oz skim milk, is your breakfast so you add another dairy or protein , addition 4 oz skim milk oe 1oz of protein like low fat cottage or greek plain yogurt/tuna/2oz protein chicken breast... just wanted to share a few tips. Wish me luck ... I'm on my way to being my old self again ..... if anyone wants to know about what substitutes you can use PM me I will be glad to provide help for my fellow planeteers :) As I know money is a issue for alot of people. :goodluck:

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> I have learned fruits and vegetables are good to eat, I can cook them , or eat them raw.

>I have made vegetarian chipolte chili, with all fresh Veggie's and corn-off-the cob and using Morningstar veggie sausage was quite tasty.

> I am having a hella time learning to cook wild rice, among other things..but it is too hard, or too mushy..Maybe I should buy a rice cooker.

>I am still staying out of the lane, that Drive Thru Lane

>I don't anything canned

>I am trying to stay away from processed foods, anything with a label.

>I am looking for a secret growth hormone to make me a foot taller. That would even it all out, Really..no really.

>I still swim and jacuzzi at about 5:30 AM every day , and have lost about 30 pounds, now if I could just be 6 feet tall.

I heard Depok Chapra say..."i don't anything that's dead" . It sounded gross enough to keep me away from McDonalds BigMac and KFC Chicken.

Too hot too cook.

Broke out the slow cooker and put in small chuck roast and later will add fresh carrots, red potatoes, celery. Just a tiny bit of salt & seasoned pepper. It is probably my first red meat in a year but had a craving and at least my craving is not for sweets anymore.

Probably will last 3-4 meals.

Happy Labor Day weekend:)

Sounds darn good .....

I have a football slow cooker. Makes me want hot dogs n baked beans beans.

I went on a road trip yesterday with two of my friends.I was proud of myself because I did't eat anything bad yesterday!! I did have to sit and watch my skinny friend drink a chocolate and peanut butter milkshake before we even had our meal which was hard as I really love sweets.It is my major downfall.I can eat a healthy meal then the candy and ice cream start calling my name.LOUDLY!!!!!!

I love Baked Beans and I love B&M Brown Bread with raisins!!! i grew up back east, when ever we had hot dogs and baked beans we had brown bread with it!!!!

I just had an Amy's organic burrito for lunch and it was SO good. Had half of a fuji apple on the side and slamming a bunch of water.

Had a banana smoothie this morning and plan to do a veggie plate tonight with sweet potato fries, green beans, and steamed asparagus.

hey house work burns lots of calories!