Healthy Weight Loss

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone -
Getting ready to head out for my jog again..
Honestly, i feel tired and didn't want to, but noticed it's going to rain out later & the sun is shining now, and i know if i don't do it now, i won't later since i go back to work...

self motivation isn't always easy, arghhh.. lol.

i felt fantastic for doing it yesterday.. i ran some, would walk some, would run some, etc.. stopped to breathe a few times, but it's an hour and 20 min walk, usually.. And i ran over half of that lake, so proud girl here..

Training to run is much harder than i thought it would be honestly.. So much more to it than i realized.. But, i am determined and SOOO want to run a marathon one day!

So i am ON it..
Tomorrow, i have a date with the gym with a friend of mine.. We're doing Body Combat class (kicks, punches and great workout, heh..) and then i'll do my 30 min run/walk on the treadmill.. Probably get some weights in there too since i'm there..

Yesterday, i had some issues eatingwise.. While i ate super healthy and portions were very controlled (proud of that!) i ended up being hungry and eating my dinner far too early, which left me hungry once i was home from work last night.. i am trying to get away from eating at 8pm (my dinner that is) because i work til 7pm.. So trying to adjust my mealtimes, somewhat.. It's a little frustrating when i don't work the same hours everyday.. i do, generally, work til 7pm however..

So today, i am going to try a 2nd healthy snack later in the afternoon, and then eat supper on my 10 min break.. i'll just have to be certain i prepare meals that are easy to get ready and eat within that 10 min time frame, or just settle with the fact i'll have to eat once i get home at night.. It's what i have been doing, i just know it's not good to eat that late, and now that it's a bit more challenging to lose the weight i have to get stricter with myself...

Anyway, will try that today and see how it goes.. If it works, then it's time to research some easy healthy meals recipes..

Have a fantastic day all!

[JoSchmooze]

I'm with Sylvie there....
I do not want to go out there and do the
stationary bike today.
I did the gym yesterday and my upper body is sore
because it was time to up the weights on some
of the machines......
But I'll do it because I need to....
And I know I'll feel betterr aftter I do!

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by sylvie

Welcome IslandScout!
Whether 10, 20 or 100 lbs, or heck even just about healthy eating.. There's tons of support here, we're happy you joined us!
i've had a ton of support from this thread since it started and there is so much motivation and tips , i love it!

(((huggz)))

Thanks, Sylvie. That felt nice.

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by sylvie

...

Yesterday, i had some issues eatingwise.. While i ate super healthy and portions were very controlled (proud of that!) i ended up being hungry and eating my dinner far too early, which left me hungry once i was home from work last night.. i am trying to get away from eating at 8pm (my dinner that is) because i work til 7pm.. So trying to adjust my mealtimes, somewhat.. It's a little frustrating when i don't work the same hours everyday.. i do, generally, work til 7pm however..

So today, i am going to try a 2nd healthy snack later in the afternoon, and then eat supper on my 10 min break.. i'll just have to be certain i prepare meals that are easy to get ready and eat within that 10 min time frame, or just settle with the fact i'll have to eat once i get home at night..

Dealing with schedules is tricky. It sounds like you have a good strategy in mind, with the additional healthy snacks. I get up at 6:15 and eat a banana, then when I get to work at 9, I eat a power bar with my coffee. I eat lunch around 12:30 or later if I can hold out. At 3, my cravings are through the roof. I take an apple to work with me and eat it at that time. Or, I eat a packet of instant oatmeal.

What really helps is drinking Mate tea in the afternoon. It's a natural appetite suppressant, and it doesn't make me jittery or too zippy, like with coffee. I'm out of Mate, but this reminds me, I could go by the health food store on my lunch hour tomorrow and get some.

Good luck!
IslandScout

[JustJo]

Good morning healthies

Well my scale did not cooperate today...still sitting at 200 even. I'm not letting it get me down though, because I'm still feeling and seeing differences.

I recently had to toss a bathing suit because the bottoms were too baggy...and this may be TMI...but just realized I'm having the same problem with my underwear. In the interests of "no droopy drawers" I may go treat myself to some cute new ones.

This morning at Curves I was doing my stretches after the workout when a very sweet old lady tapped me on the arm, smiled at me, and said "I see you losing weight young lady. You're looking lovely these days."

Made my day.

[deedarino]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

Well my scale did not cooperate today...still sitting at 200 even. I'm not letting it get me down though, because I'm still feeling and seeing differences.

I recently had to toss a bathing suit because the bottoms were too baggy...and this may be TMI...but just realized I'm having the same problem with my underwear. In the interests of "no droopy drawers" I may go treat myself to some cute new ones.

This morning at Curves I was doing my stretches after the workout when a very sweet old lady tapped me on the arm, smiled at me, and said "I see you losing weight young lady. You're looking lovely these days."

Made my day.

There are sometimes when droopy drawers are just beautiful :-) Awesome!

[sylvie]

Good Morning Healthies.. ♥

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO!


LOVED your post and so proud of you..i soo hear you on the undies, i am having the same problem, especially this week.. So, going to treat myself to some lingerie shopping before long too.. ♥ Congratulations to you, i love hearing your progress (as well as everyone else's..) and it reminds me to not focus on the weight, and am going to make it a point to get measurements done for my appointment with the Dietician which is also when i get weighed.. so thank you!

So today, i have a Gym date with a friend i made *at* the gym some weeks ago, we have the same goals and have been on the same type of journey and so we are good motivation for one another.. & she loves the classes there, as do i.. i have another friend i go with sometimes (the runner who is helping with my train to run program) and she hates the classes.. so it's nice being able to go with both because my gym dates are so different .. i usually do go to the gym or workout alone, however because it was important that i was not depending on going with others.. Just nice to have the company sometimes!

So, Body Combat class for me tonight at 530! Lots of punches, & kicks.. Frustrations go bye bye, heh.. Then ill do some weights and treadmill.

i'm excited, i sooo love this class.. i usually do Zumba afterwards but decided i'd rather do some gym equipment instead, the zumba class doesn't do alot for me exercisewise.. It *is* fun though, but it's very low impact compared to some zumba classes others talk about elsewhere (which i'd love to try one day).. Just the ones at the gym aren't working for me so great..

ANYway, have a great day all ♥

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by JustJo

This morning at Curves I was doing my stretches after the workout when a very sweet old lady tapped me on the arm, smiled at me, and said "I see you losing weight young lady. You're looking lovely these days."

Made my day.

That's wonderful!!! That would've made my day too!

Keep up the good work, Jo!

[JoSchmooze]

Back home after sweating it out at
the gym.
I hear ya Jo, but for the butch in me, it's the damned
shorts that are now way too big in the seat!

I was at the Moose yesterday playing
shuffleboard - and I had more than one person
tell me that I needed to go shopping for new shorts!
I may have one more pair that aren't as bad as the cargo shorts
I had on yesterday...

Everyone keep up the great work!

[Thinker]

I'm doing the "lots of good stuff for you every 2-3 hours" thing and feeling much better as a result. And water. Water, water, everywhere...

I decided not to track weight or measurements, so I can't speak to any changes in those departments. I just wanna *feel* good. I know when that starts happening then other favorable changes are happening too.

Hugs and love from me to you...

[Ginger]

Today went okay. I had my power bar with coffee for breakfast, then pasta and tomato sauce and non-fat yogurt for lunch, then a banana for a snack at about three.

I made sure to get home early because my partner was held up, and I made dinner for the kid. I nuked some frozen chicken nuggets from Trader Joe with pasta (the same batch I took lunch from), with parmesan cheese, and half a zucchini, sauteed in fake butter. He thought it was a very elegant dinner, LOL.

As I was cooking and he was doing homework, I took him a bowel of doritos, and had a few myself. Then for dinner (I let him eat in front of the TV; Gator Wars), I had the same pasta but with the zucchini stirred in, and no chicken nuggets. Then I got him a bowel of ice cream for dessert and only snuck one bite for myself.

Then my partner came home and was annoyed the pasta was all gone, LOL though our refrigerator is bursting with food. She had leftover Chinese food from last night and then a piece of raisin toast that smelled so good, I asked her to make me one, too, and she did, even though that annoyed her too, LOL.

So it could have been worse. I only had a few chips, I didn't go crazy with the ice cream, and I only had the one piece of toast. I am planning to have a glass of wine and watch the new episode of Eastbound and Down, as soon as the kid goes to bed and I have the TV room to myself, which will be in about half an hour.

I didn't make it to the gym.

[Zimmeh]

Congrats!!!


Zimmeh

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

Well my scale did not cooperate today...still sitting at 200 even. I'm not letting it get me down though, because I'm still feeling and seeing differences.

I recently had to toss a bathing suit because the bottoms were too baggy...and this may be TMI...but just realized I'm having the same problem with my underwear. In the interests of "no droopy drawers" I may go treat myself to some cute new ones.

This morning at Curves I was doing my stretches after the workout when a very sweet old lady tapped me on the arm, smiled at me, and said "I see you losing weight young lady. You're looking lovely these days."

Made my day.

[Medusa]

I need to do this in list form because that feels best to me right now.

Warning: This will be an overshare.


**Don't read #1 if you are triggered by negative talk**
1. I have cut way back on posting in here in the last several weeks because of several things, many of which are I'm not doing anything significant and also that I don't have anything new to add. Ho hum, y'all, and the scales show it! Holding steady! The other reason, which is actually a biggie for me, is because it doesn't always feel safe to me to expose my struggles when I know that the Wicked Witch of the West is out there in cyberland watching.
Well, I decided today that I'm not really going to let that shit keep me from this space any longer because the people here are amazing and positive and this journey isn't about being "safe" but rather being "real" and the "real" for me today is that I've never shrunk from nasty people and I'm not going to start now.
/assy.

2. I hit the gym tonight with The Princess and we worked our asses off for 45 minutes. I did a circuit of 15-minutes each with treadmill, bike, and elliptical and it was warm in the gym so I was sweating my ASS off. I hope that is literal!

3. Progresso Light Santa Fe Chicken Veggie soup is amazing! Only 120 calories for the entire can (but I only ate like 2/3). Very filling and spiced well. Yes, more sodium than I would like but a nice alternative to a sandwich and definitely less calories!

4. I set another mini-goal and a longer-term goal. I now write it on my calendar at work so that I don't forget. People at work are kinda agog that I readily expose my weight and goals but I have found that it is motivating the entire group to get on track. We have workout dates 3 nights a week now and are all helping each other stay on track with lunch choices.

5. I have been thinking again about what "healthy" means. I think for a lot of us it's not just about the body but also about the mind and spirit. Have definitely been spending more time with quality friends and focusing on things that make me feel spiritually balanced. This means that my yard and garden are looking great and I feel wrapped in love because I have a LOT of girlfriends who are amazing and special and loving and better than most anything I know.

6. Garden! YES! As in, raised bed! Jack and I built the first of our raised beds this weekend which required several hours of clearing in the back yard. We live on 3 acres and the back part of our land is like a wooly park so we've been digging out rocks and cutting out brush. Hard work and sweaty but I feel really good about it. The fresh veggies are going to be a GREAT bonus! We are doing garlic, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, green peppers, squash, zucchini, lettuce, red potatoes and cantaloupes.
I am also going to do carrots in buckets and going to start some asparagus plants ( I know they take a while!). Also planning on putting in an herb garden for fresh basil, oregano, parsley, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
These are all things I will eat in large quantities.


Sorry for the listy-loo but it makes me feel better about not having to put pretty transitions between paragraphs! LOL!

[cara]

So, I've been doing a lot more walking lately. And two weekends ago I went snowshoeing for the very first time (ow!). So far, it's been good and my blood sugar levels are getting better (I'm diabetic). My knee is hurting right now but I think it's because I just increased my exercise level over the last few weeks. I'm going snowshoeing again on Saturday because it's fun! (and I'm crazy!)

The one thing I'm having a hard time with (and what I believe is ultimately, holding me back from losing weight) is the food thing. Mainly because 1) I hardly ever have groceries in my apartment, 2) I hardly ever cook at home, and 3) I'm LAZY when it comes to food. Granted, I eat healthier now than I used to. I can't remember the last time I had fast food! But I don't make the wisest choices when I'm at lunch for work or on my way home. My biggest vice lately? Chewy, sugar-coated candy like those orange slices or Peachie-Os. Which are like the WORST thing for me as a diabetic! Anyway, I have a whole list of Really Good Reasons why it's virtually impossible to eat well. But really? They're just excuses. (Some valid. Some not.)

So...I'm going to start taking baby steps (again) and work on making better food choices. That means no more stops at 7-11 on the walk home from the bus stop. And less sugary snacks. I'm not going to completely omit them from my diet at this point, but maybe once a week instead of every day. (Sooo embarrassing to admit!)

Wish me luck!

[deedarino]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I need to do this in list form because that feels best to me right now.

Warning: This will be an overshare.


**Don't read #1 if you are triggered by negative talk**
1. I have cut way back on posting in here in the last several weeks because of several things, many of which are I'm not doing anything significant and also that I don't have anything new to add. Ho hum, y'all, and the scales show it! Holding steady! The other reason, which is actually a biggie for me, is because it doesn't always feel safe to me to expose my struggles when I know that the Wicked Witch of the West is out there in cyberland watching.
Well, I decided today that I'm not really going to let that shit keep me from this space any longer because the people here are amazing and positive and this journey isn't about being "safe" but rather being "real" and the "real" for me today is that I've never shrunk from nasty people and I'm not going to start now.
/assy.

2. I hit the gym tonight with The Princess and we worked our asses off for 45 minutes. I did a circuit of 15-minutes each with treadmill, bike, and elliptical and it was warm in the gym so I was sweating my ASS off. I hope that is literal!

3. Progresso Light Santa Fe Chicken Veggie soup is amazing! Only 120 calories for the entire can (but I only ate like 2/3). Very filling and spiced well. Yes, more sodium than I would like but a nice alternative to a sandwich and definitely less calories!

4. I set another mini-goal and a longer-term goal. I now write it on my calendar at work so that I don't forget. People at work are kinda agog that I readily expose my weight and goals but I have found that it is motivating the entire group to get on track. We have workout dates 3 nights a week now and are all helping each other stay on track with lunch choices.

5. I have been thinking again about what "healthy" means. I think for a lot of us it's not just about the body but also about the mind and spirit. Have definitely been spending more time with quality friends and focusing on things that make me feel spiritually balanced. This means that my yard and garden are looking great and I feel wrapped in love because I have a LOT of girlfriends who are amazing and special and loving and better than most anything I know.

6. Garden! YES! As in, raised bed! Jack and I built the first of our raised beds this weekend which required several hours of clearing in the back yard. We live on 3 acres and the back part of our land is like a wooly park so we've been digging out rocks and cutting out brush. Hard work and sweaty but I feel really good about it. The fresh veggies are going to be a GREAT bonus! We are doing garlic, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, green peppers, squash, zucchini, lettuce, red potatoes and cantaloupes.
I am also going to do carrots in buckets and going to start some asparagus plants ( I know they take a while!). Also planning on putting in an herb garden for fresh basil, oregano, parsley, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
These are all things I will eat in large quantities.


Sorry for the listy-loo but it makes me feel better about not having to put pretty transitions between paragraphs! LOL!

What I meant to say was...BRAVO!

[TexasCowboi]

I've gone back to the gym after a one month absence due to illness.... cardio is not as bad as I thought it would be.... but I still have a lot of work to do before I am anywhere near ready for my next 5k race....

Most of what I"ve done is change my diet, to include a lot more water....and less Sonic! LOL..... so far its resulted in a 16lb loss.....

[JustJo]

Good morning healthies

So good to see Medusa back, and Cara in here...and welcome TexasCowboi.

Isn't it amazing how, when we are real and open and working to improve ourselves, that there always seems to be some negative someone who wants to try to criticize or tear us down? Bravo to you Medusa for saying screw it, and doing what you need and want to do for yourself.

And Cara....high five to the diabetics who are working on eating healthier. I am right there with you my friend. It always seems fundamentally unfair to me that the "rest of the world" (as I like to put it when I'm cranky and wallowing) gets to eat candy and drink soda, and I can't without seriously endangering my health....but there it is.

I actually did well yesterday and did not indulge in any cake or ice cream or anything like that. I did allow myself a Diet Coke. Instead, my birthday splurge was dinner from Outback....filet mignon, baked potato (and yes, I had the butter and sour cream cuz it was my birthday dammit!), and steamed mixed veggies. It was delicious, and still felt like a birthday treat.

My biggest challenge is when I'm stressed. My evening yesterday was rough...a long conversation with mom who was melting down, crying, angry, and basically having one of those days when she simply couldn't cope with a terminal illness. All I can do is be there for her, but it makes me want to reach for all the crap I generally used to use to soothe this stuff. Instead, I hugged my son, talked to my sweetheart, and petted the cat. It's all progress my friends....even if it doesn't look like it to others.

Hugs to you all.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I woke up at 7:30a this morning and hit the sidewalk..I went power walking for an hour and a half while listening to BPM on Sirius radio...

I am in the process of giving up coffee again and I downloaded the LoseIt app for my iPhone again...I love it..

Breakfast:

Chobani black cherry yogurt
6oz glass of SoyMilk

Lunch/Dinner:

Baked chicken with Kraft Taste Creations sprinkled on top
Small cup of Mac & Cheese
Small salad

Snacks:

Fruit cup
Special K Granola Bars

[Zimmeh]

Good Luck and if you have to eat out, go pick up a sub from Meyer's. Since I work two nights on 3rd shift, I keep fruit cups and granola bars in my desk.

You can do this!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by cara

So, I've been doing a lot more walking lately. And two weekends ago I went snowshoeing for the very first time (ow!). So far, it's been good and my blood sugar levels are getting better (I'm diabetic). My knee is hurting right now but I think it's because I just increased my exercise level over the last few weeks. I'm going snowshoeing again on Saturday because it's fun! (and I'm crazy!)

The one thing I'm having a hard time with (and what I believe is ultimately, holding me back from losing weight) is the food thing. Mainly because 1) I hardly ever have groceries in my apartment, 2) I hardly ever cook at home, and 3) I'm LAZY when it comes to food. Granted, I eat healthier now than I used to. I can't remember the last time I had fast food! But I don't make the wisest choices when I'm at lunch for work or on my way home. My biggest vice lately? Chewy, sugar-coated candy like those orange slices or Peachie-Os. Which are like the WORST thing for me as a diabetic! Anyway, I have a whole list of Really Good Reasons why it's virtually impossible to eat well. But really? They're just excuses. (Some valid. Some not.)

So...I'm going to start taking baby steps (again) and work on making better food choices. That means no more stops at 7-11 on the walk home from the bus stop. And less sugary snacks. I'm not going to completely omit them from my diet at this point, but maybe once a week instead of every day. (Sooo embarrassing to admit!)

Wish me luck!

[Zimmeh]

Congrats Jo and treating yourself on your birthday is well worth it...Yesterday was also very hard on me, and I used to find the nearest bag of chocolate and eat it when I would have a bad day...I didn't do that yesterday. When I felt *down*, I grabbed a granola bar or some chocolate Teddy Grahams and after I ate my turkey sandwich, I went for a ten minute walk/climbing two flights of stairs.

Hugs,

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

So good to see Medusa back, and Cara in here...and welcome TexasCowboi.

Isn't it amazing how, when we are real and open and working to improve ourselves, that there always seems to be some negative someone who wants to try to criticize or tear us down? Bravo to you Medusa for saying screw it, and doing what you need and want to do for yourself.

And Cara....high five to the diabetics who are working on eating healthier. I am right there with you my friend. It always seems fundamentally unfair to me that the "rest of the world" (as I like to put it when I'm cranky and wallowing) gets to eat candy and drink soda, and I can't without seriously endangering my health....but there it is.

I actually did well yesterday and did not indulge in any cake or ice cream or anything like that. I did allow myself a Diet Coke. Instead, my birthday splurge was dinner from Outback....filet mignon, baked potato (and yes, I had the butter and sour cream cuz it was my birthday dammit!), and steamed mixed veggies. It was delicious, and still felt like a birthday treat.

My biggest challenge is when I'm stressed. My evening yesterday was rough...a long conversation with mom who was melting down, crying, angry, and basically having one of those days when she simply couldn't cope with a terminal illness. All I can do is be there for her, but it makes me want to reach for all the crap I generally used to use to soothe this stuff. Instead, I hugged my son, talked to my sweetheart, and petted the cat. It's all progress my friends....even if it doesn't look like it to others.

Hugs to you all.