Healthy Weight Loss

[Scuba]

Girl Scout cookies are evil

[Scuba]

Trying to get back on track with food. I don't do WW or any other food plan so I have to really be diligent in choosing the right stuff. Lately, it's been tough for sure. I think I've hit that weight loss plateau where I've just leveled off for the time being. Hasn't been much I can do even while working out and watching calories...oh well.

[Hollylane]

I am plateauing right now too. However, I think I can break it, but I have to drive myself more to workout. I have an 11.5 mile hike this weekend, with something like an 1100 ft elevation gain. That is going to hurt, because I'm sore from yesterday with the trainer, but I still need to keep it moving.

I tend to let up on myself when I am sore, and that is when my trainer says I should keep up the cardio. So, tonight, Naproxen for the wrist tendinitis, and other achy parts, and then Hip Hop Abs (this video is fun to me). I may try to get myself to walk during my lunch hour too.

I woke up with nausea this morning, I'm feeling a little better, but I am going to have to force myself to eat if I want to be ready for Saturday.

I haven't dropped a size in a few months, but I did throw out all of my too large clothing (gave it to Salvation Army). When I'm changing sizes a lot, I shop at Salvation Army/Goodwill/Deseret Industries. I just don't see the point in buying expensive brand new clothes when I will have to replace them in a short time period. Plus, lucky me, people give expensive, perfectly good, brand name clothing away to thrift stores all the time!

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by Thinker

Ha! And it looks like I was right there beside you in the white t-shirt!!!!!

That video had me rolling I am always the one dancing in the wrong direction and raising the wrong limb. I love it!!

[JoSchmooze]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

What is Zumba - YouTube

ok, check out the cute little lady in the back with the florescent green t-shirt on. that will TOTALLY be me!

I would be right next to you, making remarks
so that you would be losing your step!!
I have trouble with any kind of organized class..
Jest me - I like to suffer alone!

Originally Posted by Medusa

I'll make a confession.

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The online program is self-driven and pretty insular but I actually love that. It has helped me to learn accountability to myself.

At the end of the day, that's what it is all
about - personal accountability...
No one sat there and shoved food in my mouth
and no one else is going to take the time and the
energy to make the behaviour modifications.
And that's also part of it - behaviour modification.
I went to the grocery yesterday and stood there,
spending time looking at nutrition info and almost
throwing items back on the shelf.
Just my two cents worth....

Everybody have a great day and a productive weekend!
I will be at the gym later today because I have blown it
off for 3 days, pleading work issues....not today!

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I am plateauing right now too. However, I think I can break it, but I have to drive myself more to workout. I have an 11.5 mile hike this weekend, with something like an 1100 ft elevation gain. That is going to hurt, because I'm sore from yesterday with the trainer, but I still need to keep it moving.

I tend to let up on myself when I am sore, and that is when my trainer says I should keep up the cardio. So, tonight, Naproxen for the wrist tendinitis, and other achy parts, and then Hip Hop Abs (this video is fun to me). I may try to get myself to walk during my lunch hour too.

I woke up with nausea this morning, I'm feeling a little better, but I am going to have to force myself to eat if I want to be ready for Saturday.

I haven't dropped a size in a few months, but I did throw out all of my too large clothing (gave it to Salvation Army). When I'm changing sizes a lot, I shop at Salvation Army/Goodwill/Deseret Industries. I just don't see the point in buying expensive brand new clothes when I will have to replace them in a short time period. Plus, lucky me, people give expensive, perfectly good, brand name clothing away to thrift stores all the time!

Don't forget to do some stretching.......morning and night. That'll help too!

I get migraines pretty frequently; as a result, I get nausea more than the average person. I picked up some anti-nausea ginger gum (gum, not chews) and was relieved when it worked.....and pretty quickly too.

[Lady_Di]

Stretched and great work out in the pool today, did not over do, as I tend to. I am not the grrrrl I used to be, and shall not over stretch that darned achilles tendon no more!

Actually seriously I hurt my achilles last fall from stretching too much, too hard, whatever... but it felt so good at the time~

My body has excellent muscle memory and craves to be worked as I used to many many moons ago. For me, I have to practice moderation and listen to my body's other voices. The ones that do not like to nurse an injury for years, ad nauseum, for example.

The good news however, is the achilles, which still gives me much pain (even though I am much nicer to it on a regular basis)... got me to the podiatrist, who ordered me to wear heels. I love that. A phrase I never thought I would hear from a foot doctor. He even gave me inserts and cushions for all my shoes, including my running shoes, which I do not run in, btw. I do low impact walking, hiking and what not. Not into sacrificing my joints now for the sake of moving. I want to keep what I have, preserve function. Not do any more damage than I have to.

Jillian Michaels would hate me~ (probably not :-) ) I believe she and her ilk help a lot of orthopedic surgeons get a lot more clients. And yet, I adore the woman, admire the puck out of her.

Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Mostly from those in the pool with me, the older Silver Sneaker bunch, that are in that pool each and everyday. Suiting up and showing me... again. a theme, no? Socializing and getting moving, excellent for the heart and soul, imo.

Spark People works for me, which I am now checking into again. I forgot how good it can be to be accountable to my own self and utilize that nutrition tracker, exercise tracker, too. Suiting up and showing up... once again! More than half the battle somedays. WW, I joined for research purpose, but I refuse to pay good money on the support. Spark People is free. My favourite word these days. And many many many different support groups, experts in fitness and nutrition, including some of the best online workout videos I have ever seen. Coach Nicole RAWKS!

The Butch Femme contingent has our own team, too! But other teams are very active and welcoming, affirming. I love it there. It is about fitness, lifestyle, making permanent changes you can live with the rest of your life. Gotta love that.

It does a body, mind and soul good.

[Scuba]

Originally Posted by Thinker

I get migraines pretty frequently; as a result, I get nausea more than the average person. I picked up some anti-nausea ginger gum (gum, not chews) and was relieved when it worked.....and pretty quickly too.

I'm on this one...have been looking for something to help this issue. I also have the issue of just wanting to chow down after the migraine meds kick in. I have no idea what that's about

[Lady_Di]

Have officially jumped thru every hoop that Dr. Oz put up, except the last weigh in over at WW, which I am gonna weight/wait til Monday to do.

Seriously excited about this... 10% of my weight off in 6 weeks. I feel like I can do anything I put my mind to. And that you can too!

[deedarino]

It's too bad we all couldn't do an exercise class together...that is one class I wouldn't miss!! LoL

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by deedarino

It's too bad we all couldn't do an exercise class together...that is one class I wouldn't miss!! LoL

Me too!!!

[Hollylane]

I went to Zumba tonight instead of doing Hip Hop Abs. Yay! It was fun. Potluck at work tomorrow...Grrrrr...My co-workers never get tired of feeding at the trough. I'm just being jealous, because I know I won't give in. I'm bringing spinach salad, and carb-free chicken for lunch.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Thinker

Don't forget to do some stretching.......morning and night. That'll help too!

I get migraines pretty frequently; as a result, I get nausea more than the average person. I picked up some anti-nausea ginger gum (gum, not chews) and was relieved when it worked.....and pretty quickly too.

I am a stretcher, I stretch all day long, I can't help it, much to the annoyance of my co-workers. BTW my nausea is mostly only treatable with medication, it is related to the nerve related illness (Gastroparesis) that I had surgery for. I have it every day, some days are worse than others. But thank you for the tip!

[Medusa]

I have set a goal to be at 275 by the end of April. It's a bigger mini-goal than I usually set for myself but I really want to break this plateau so I am pushing myself pretty hard.

Lots of gym time in the last couple of weeks and while the scales haven't changed that much, I can see a noticeable difference in the shape of my thigh area. It's trimming down. I am probably gaining muscle mass because I am lifting some serious weights but I tend to hold steady on weight and then have a big WHOOSH of a 4 or 5 pound loss. I'll make it, not worried.

Today I had a banana and a kashi bar for breakfast and then had a cesar salad for lunch. Dinner will be leftover baked chicken and veggies and I am going to hit the elliptical at home tonight for about half an hour.

Best to everyone in the thread for moving toward a healthier life!

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I have set a goal to be at 275 by the end of April. It's a bigger mini-goal than I usually set for myself but I really want to break this plateau so I am pushing myself pretty hard.

Lots of gym time in the last couple of weeks and while the scales haven't changed that much, I can see a noticeable difference in the shape of my thigh area. It's trimming down. I am probably gaining muscle mass because I am lifting some serious weights but I tend to hold steady on weight and then have a big WHOOSH of a 4 or 5 pound loss. I'll make it, not worried.

Today I had a banana and a kashi bar for breakfast and then had a cesar salad for lunch. Dinner will be leftover baked chicken and veggies and I am going to hit the elliptical at home tonight for about half an hour.

Best to everyone in the thread for moving toward a healthier life!

It sounds like you are in a wonderful place with your program!!! Congrats and keep it up!

I have slowly morphed my eating into something that feels clean, good, and right for me. I looked up various lists of "foods you should eat everyday" and started spreading it all out into lots of mini-meals, and my water drinking........going GREAT!!

I feel SO. MUCH. BETTER.

Today I boiled a dozen eggs; I had forgotten how much I enjoy them, and the protein is a biggo plus! I also picked up those snack-size bags of almonds.....another thing I had forgotten about.

I'm staying away from the scale and just focusing on putting good stuff in, feeling good, and MOVING everyday.

Cheers to everyone for all of our hard work!

Happy weekend and happy Easter!!!

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by Scuba

I'm on this one...have been looking for something to help this issue. I also have the issue of just wanting to chow down after the migraine meds kick in. I have no idea what that's about

i've often wondered if this has to do with body sugar.
before i even know i am getting a migraine i crave sugar/carbs and it's worse after the meds.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Scuba

I'm on this one...have been looking for something to help this issue. I also have the issue of just wanting to chow down after the migraine meds kick in. I have no idea what that's about

I've noticed that my stomach will do a little growl-y thing after the meds kick in, but I don't think I ever feel very hungry.

I'm not sure what the connection would be either.

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

i've often wondered if this has to do with body sugar.
before i even know i am getting a migraine i crave sugar/carbs and it's worse after the meds.

Hmmmm... I'm going to start paying attention to that. You and Scuba have me curious now.

[Scuba]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

i've often wondered if this has to do with body sugar.
before i even know i am getting a migraine i crave sugar/carbs and it's worse after the meds.

Agree. Definitely the body feels a "need" of some sort. It's not that I don't trust that it does "need" I just wish I knew what it was...Drinking water and LOTS of it has helped this a ton.

[Ginger]

Scuba, with your conscientious water consumption; Medusa with your mini-goals (what a smart way to build intermittent success into a longer process!); Hollylane with your impressive reclamation of digestive health after your gastric surgery; Dee and Thinker with your cause-and-effect detective work around the carbs/sugar/migraine connection, and everyone else—thanks for sharing your news and progress!

I'm at my parents' house for the weekend, avoiding open bowls of chocolate almonds, a freezer full of ice cream and other treats everywhere I look...all of which I have avoided! We just got back from a restaurant and I had blackened Rainbow Trout with asparagus, and sauteed spinach.

I was surprised to see, this morning when I weighed myself (I always weigh early in the morning), I'm down to 150.5 pounds. I've been up and down since I first reported my all-time high of 155.5 a couple weeks ago. I've had good days and also binged on frozen yogurt and popcorn on other days; so it's like, one step forward, two steps back—which nonetheless, equals progress.

Having a place to report how it's going is very, very helpful to me. Thank you!