Healthy Weight Loss

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

I do not use the oil in the receipe. I saute the veggies in veggie stock, and substitute vegggie stock in the loaf. It only calls for 1 TBSP in the loaf as a binder, so if you are not oil restricted it adds very little calories over all.

The receipe also doubles well, and it is very similar in taste and texture to regular meatloaf.

Thank you!

[Cowboi]

I am chowing down on a plate of scrambled egg whites with some hot sauce on them for dinner. Had a long crappy day at work. Made to the gym. Did shoulders, calfs, and cardio!!!
Y'all have a wonderful evening!!!

[Rockinonahigh]

Im not shure if I should put this post near or somewhere else but hear it is.On December 22 I ended up in the ER with savier abdominal pain,fever 102,upset stomach,really bad pain in my back to the point even my pain meds werent working.I went to the local hospital not far from my house..a good place with excelent folks there..not the medicaid doc I have been going to for a month with these problems.The medicaid doc took a urine test and gave me amoxicillian 500 mg for two weeks...I didnt get much better so he gave me another round of them.Then I got so sick I had to go to the ER,they did a bunch of test..lot of blood work plus urine culture..the med that gave me untill the results came in was ciprofloxin 500 that I have been takeing till today.I got a call to come back to the ER cause my results said I have an E coli infection,no wonder I have felt so bad..I got an IV drip of fluids cause ive had the craps but I thought it was the meds..I now have the right meds and hope I will get over this with out any more problems cause I hev had it for almost a month and the meds I have taken didnt help..I have no idea where or how I could have gotten this e-coli prob,could have been any where..floks please be very careful cause if I can get this anyone can...I dont have the knick name of Mr.Clean for nothing.

[JustJo]

Yikes Rockin....that's scary!
I'm glad you went to the hospital...please take care of yourself.....e coli is nothing to mess with.
Big hugs to you!

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Yikes Rockin....that's scary!
I'm glad you went to the hospital...please take care of yourself.....e coli is nothing to mess with.
Big hugs to you!

Hi jo,I know just how bad this can be and am not takeing it litely at all,U can bet me and the medicaid doc will ahve a word or two about it when I have the energi to do it..right now I feel like a wet noodle.What really pissed me off was if he had done even a minimal amount of lab work he well could have caught this,I just hope I dont have any long standing probs cause of this ..he will pay dearly u can bet on it.

[Kelt]

I have spent a little over a year on a weight loss / health journey.

The rules:
No surgery
No drugs
No diet foods
No chemicals
No expensive gear
No gym

Eat whole/recognizable foods
Exercise whole body but gently

It worked fabulously, and still does.

I have been reviewing my behavior in all areas of my life for the last month or so and have now gotten around to looking at my food and exercise habits and behaviors.

Hmmm, there may be something amiss here.

The eating is great. Occasionally I color outside the lines, but I learn from it, and exercise takes care of the rest.

My exercise of choice is Nordic walking in sand. Low impact, burns a truckload of calories, outdoors (moderate climate), have met lots of great people and made new friends, and it's free.

All really great stuff.

Except.

In the last five months I have taken one day off, and it was hard to make myself do that. It was for Thanksgiving. I spent Christmas on the beach.

I know intellectually that I should take off at least one, or better, two days a week. I plan them, mostly around weather. If its raining cats and dogs or really chilly, it's the perfect opportunity; and I know I need to. I obsess on the tide charts, watching when it would be just right, and when the opportunity is starting to slip away. Every time, out comes the rain gear, or woolies, or whatever; and off I go at the last minute. It happened again today, it was supposed to rain. It didn't, I went. For five hours.

Isn't this kind of like the behavior that got me huge in the first place? Compulsively doing something that is likely to be counter productive? I'm turning into an example of "chronic cardio", needing to rebuild and rearrange lean tissue with resistance exercise, but going for the higher calorie burn out of fear.

I'm scared to death of gaining any back.

I know exactly what to do and how to do it. The game plan is in place. It has been for a month, un-acted upon, just waiting for me to get my shit together.

So, here I am back again. Now I will be one of the "resolutioners" (some of you may remember that from last year ).

You all in here keep me accountable. You got me through the first phase. I'm not in loss mode anymore, but I hope I am still welcome to continue working toward optimal health in here. You folks are my sounding board, and I thank you for it.

Next Sunday, the 1st, I will commence with resistance work and reduce, at least some, the cardio. I will start slow, as I said, the plan is all worked out. Now I just have to work the plan.

My rules will stay the same, just the workout will be re-oriented for a more balanced outcome.

[midwest chick]

I'm very happy!!!!!

For a lunch date tomorrow, I'm going to be able to wear a skirt and blouse that I haven't worn in almost a year. I checked out the menu, and the salads look great, so does the soup.

Only 10lbs to go, but still a lot of exercise needed,
I really want my hips and legs back!!!!
Next year, is going to be great!

[PinkieLee]

Hey there healthy living folks! I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is back refreshed & continuing the focus on their journey!

I'm really sorry that I haven't been as active on this thread as I should. Not an excuse, but my life has been pretty consumed with some personal issues. I continue to read every single update & applaud all of your success. This is one of my all time favorite threads on the Planet. Not just for the topic, but because we've all become friends through good times & bad... always there for one another with support & encouragement. Just in case I haven't told y'all lately... THANK YOU!

[PinkieLee]

((((((((((Kelt))))))))))))

My friend, you have made AMAZING strides on your weight loss journey and we are all so proud of you! You are one of my greatest motivators (and probably for many others, too).

I completely understand what you mean about compulsive actions taking over. Awhile back, I remember watching an episode of the Biggest Loser, when Jillian went to visit at contestant at home. They went to lunch where Jillian ordered a glass of wine and Tara looked at her in horror... like that is something that should never been allowed. She admitted that she had gone from one extreme (overindulgement & overweight) to another (nit picking every single thing & extreme 8 hour workouts). Either end of the spectrum, she was all or nothing... and it was because of her compulsive tendancies. Her problem was never knowing there was a happy medium.

I have all the faith in the world in you. I'm sure that you've come up with a great balanced plan for the new year GOOD LUCK!

[JustJo]

I second the very wise Pinkie Lee.

Kelt, you are a huge inspiration...and I know it will be a challenge to find that balance....and I also have every confidence that you will.

And yes....please keep posting. If you stop, we will come hunt you down.

[Zimmeh]

I am going to the posse!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by JustJo

I second the very wise Pinkie Lee.

Kelt, you are a huge inspiration...and I know it will be a challenge to find that balance....and I also have every confidence that you will.

And yes....please keep posting. If you stop, we will come hunt you down.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I to have been super busy at work. I had a great Christmas and allowed myself to indulge. I have been eating until I am content.

I have plateaued at 162lbs and enjoying it. I am going shopping today for jeans and work pants.

We all can and will do our best on journeys

Zimmeh

[Zimmeh]

I went shopping today and I am so happy with myself! I now wear a size 11 juniors skinny jeans

If you have a Bealls department store near you, go! I bought two new shirts for work and they cost $7.49 each and me jeans cost $14.99. I saved over $38 on these items!

Have a great day!

Zimmeh

[Kelt]

Originally Posted by JustJo

I second the very wise Pinkie Lee.

Kelt, you are a huge inspiration...and I know it will be a challenge to find that balance....and I also have every confidence that you will.

And yes....please keep posting. If you stop, we will come hunt you down.

I thank you for creating this space. It has given me a non-judgmental place to hold myself accountable, and when there were rough patches, like now, a place to vent.

It's the kind of place we all need to pull this rabbit out of the hat.

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by Kelt

I thank you for creating this space. It has given me a non-judgmental place to hold myself accountable, and when there were rough patches, like now, a place to vent.

It's the kind of place we all need to pull this rabbit out of the hat.

Just so you know I was not going to hunt you down. Rather I was gonna use my other foxy talents. Good thing you checked in...otherwise <insert whistling noise to distract unsuspecting victim>

[Cowboi]

Good evening friends!! I hope everyone had a fantastic day!!
My trainer is back from holiday vacation. Had a great workout. My arms are still like noodles!!
For dinner tonight I had a 7oz filet, salad, and grilled asparagus.
Huge glass of water, to wash it all down!!
Its almost friday!!!!

[msW8ing]

Ok holidays are over..time to get back to it seriously. Although I didn't gain..but I didn't lose anymore either. What a great thread!!!!!

[girl_dee]

Thanks for all of the sharing you all do, I am sure I gained the few pounds I managed to lose before New Orleans.

10-15 pounds feels like a million right now. I gotta get motivated.

Thanks again, I will read read read this thread to help me.

[ruffryder]

Good morning everybody and Happy New Year! May we all continue on our own personal journies and continue our quest to healthy eating, dieting, and exercising into 2012. **cheers**

I loooove yogurt! Do you and what is your fav kind / flavor ?
I been eating up peach and mandarin orange. yum yum.

[Zimmeh]

My favorite flavor is Chobani's black cherry and the blueberry one

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by ruffryder

Good morning everybody and Happy New Year! May we all continue on our own personal journies and continue our quest to healthy eating, dieting, and exercising into 2012. **cheers**

I loooove yogurt! Do you and what is your fav kind / flavor ?
I been eating up peach and mandarin orange. yum yum.