Healthy Weight Loss

[Gemme]

Moreso than loving happy pooping is hating unhappy pooping.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by Medusa

WATER!

On the subject of water, I keep reusable water bottles in the fridge at home and usually bring 3 of them a day with me to work. They are 16 ouces each so I know that if I get through them, I'm on track with what I will drink at night with dinner.

Water is KEY to weight loss. Especially if you are loading on protein. You need water to flush your body and keep your kidneys healthy. This is one reason I don't do full force Atkin's diets anymore. I did Atkin's about 10 years ago and lost 100 pounds but ended up doing some scary damage to my body that took a while to work out. Your kidneys get really pissed off when they flush continuous protein so make sure you are hydrating your ass off!

Also, it really is true that drinking a huge glass of water before a meal will help you cut down significantly on your food intake. It also aids digestion and makes for happy bowels. We LOVE happy pooping!

For years I was on the bare maintaniance of the Adkins diet,yes I kept my bod down to an unhealthy 112 cause I was big time into barrel raceing and all girl rodeo..my body has always been thick but fit untill the last 12 years.Im shure I did some real damage to my bod in ways the docs havent found yet,ive been haveing some kidney probs on and off for the last couple of years probbly from all the protine I ate with the adkins diet,usely I can drink a beer and that will fix the prob but last time it didnt help as well as it had.I drank at least 60oz of water a day but also was fixed on french market coffee with chickory by the gallon,once and a while I will have a beer or a drink of alcohol but not often,I know I will always need more water no mater how much I drink.I cut coffee to 2 cups a day with a rare exception,what I miss is V8 its a meal in it self and with a salad...cant go wrong.

[princessbelle]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Bell..I wish I could eat yogurt but it has to many carbs in it,cause I dearly love the stuff.

The 98% fat free yogurt only has 22 grams of carbs in it. I'm finding that is my saving grace for my sweet-tooth. But, the way you and i eat may be different. I eat low carbs or at least lower than i did but i don't count them specifically. I just eat things that are around 20-25 or less. I'm sure i'm under 100 per day and what i read, recommends less than 140 per day to loose weight. I'm sure i was eating over 300 per day. I'm loosing weight so i'm happy with it and still getting them in my diet.

But, everyone eats differently on their own paths. I just can't, or actually won't deprived myself of any less than that.

I've always said if there was a miracle and an "all you can eat carb diet" i would be as skinny as a bean pole in two days.

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by princessbelle

I've always said if there was a miracle and an "all you can eat carb diet" i would be as skinny as a bean pole in two days.

Me too because it would be pasta and bread for every meal!!!!

[PinkieLee]

That's the one thing I love about our group of folks here... most of us are all on different plans. What works for one person, might not work for another. Whatever direction we take on our healthy living journey is up to us

I like seeing what others are doing... and sometimes I try to incorporate their plans with my own. I get so burned out on the same foods and/or exercise routines... it's nice to change it up a bit.

[Zimmeh]

I am having spicy chicken, veggies and rice for lunch today. I picked up the Slim Fast shakes to have as a snack instead of junk food.

Not sure about dinner. Maybe a sandwich?

Zimmeh

[Zimmeh]

As soon as Ruff and I can figure out the chile marinade that hy uses for menudo, I will post the recipe.

I am also going to try and cut my meat consumption in half.

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

That's the one thing I love about our group of folks here... most of us are all on different plans. What works for one person, might not work for another. Whatever direction we take on our healthy living journey is up to us

I like seeing what others are doing... and sometimes I try to incorporate their plans with my own. I get so burned out on the same foods and/or exercise routines... it's nice to change it up a bit.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Me too because it would be pasta and bread for every meal!!!!

Ladies dont get me started on pasta and good french bread...yummo!

[princessbelle]

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Ladies dont get me started on pasta and good french bread...yummo!

And baked potatoes and bbq potato chips....

Ahhhhh

So yeah, anyway. Just had a snack of a special K bar and we are going to work out and have left over pot roast and carrots for dinner.

Today is kick boxing!!!!!! Oh for FUN!!!!

Oh and one more thing. We just went by mom's. Mom always has candy around and i never really thought about it when i pick it up and eat it. Today, i almost grabbed some. I stopped and thought about it. I didn't think about it before, i just ate it. Today, I passed.....another milestone!!!!

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by princessbelle

And baked potatoes and bbq potato chips....

Ahhhhh

So yeah, anyway. Just had a snack of a special K bar and we are going to work out and have left over pot roast and carrots for dinner.

Today is kick boxing!!!!!! Oh for FUN!!!!

Oh and one more thing. We just went by mom's. Mom always has candy around and i never really thought about it when i pick it up and eat it. Today, i almost grabbed some. I stopped and thought about it. I didn't think about it before, i just ate it. Today, I passed.....another milestone!!!!

Without a doubt im a foodie,I'll admit it,I do love me some meat and potatoes three times a day if I could.My fave breakfast is tbone steak,two eggs over easy,hash browns and buttermilk bisquits with spicy sausage gravy and lots of french market coffee.My doc(the good one) calls that a heart attack breakfast...prolly is.Tho its been a verrrrry long time since ive had this for breakfast.Gongrats on your new milestone, u will have many of them on this lifelong quest for weight loss.

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by princessbelle

The 98% fat free yogurt only has 22 grams of carbs in it. I'm finding that is my saving grace for my sweet-tooth. But, the way you and i eat may be different. I eat low carbs or at least lower than i did but i don't count them specifically. I just eat things that are around 20-25 or less. I'm sure i'm under 100 per day and what i read, recommends less than 140 per day to loose weight. I'm sure i was eating over 300 per day. I'm loosing weight so i'm happy with it and still getting them in my diet.

But, everyone eats differently on their own paths. I just can't, or actually won't deprived myself of any less than that.

I've always said if there was a miracle and an "all you can eat carb diet" i would be as skinny as a bean pole in two days.

you can eat all u want on a carb free diet,all u have to do is dont eat carbs,Eat eggs,cheese, veggies,any kind of meat or fat...sounds simple...wrong, it isnt.

[*Anya*]

What I appreciate about this thread is the free exchange of information and sharing what is working for us individually.

I also appreciate that no one says: "you should" in this thread. Each of us has to follow our own path to health. If there were a cookie cutter way to thinness and health, the USA would not have the obesity problem that we have and I would once again weigh 110 like I did at age 16. (Yes, I accept that will never, ever happen again).

Thanks everyone and also thanks so much for sticking to science-based, healthy weight loss methods in your posts!

I had another egg white omlette with spinach this AM, soup and an orange for lunch. Have not decided on dinner yet.

[starryeyes]

I came and I conquered! Ran these babies 25 times! My bootie hurts!

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[starryeyes]

I said I would post some of the WW recipes for people who are not subscribed. I saw these today, 1pt Mini Choc Chip Cookies

2 Tbsp salted butter, softened
2 tsp canola oil
1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar, dark-variety
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp table salt
1 large egg white(s)
3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, oil and sugar. Add vanilla, salt and egg white; mix thoroughly to combine.

In a small bowl, mix together flour and baking soda; stir into batter. Add chocolate chips to batter; stir to distribute evenly throughout.

Drop 48 half-teaspoons of dough onto one or two large nonstick baking sheets, leaving a small amount of space between each cookie. Bake cookies until golden around edges, about 4 to 6 minutes; cool on a wire rack. Yields 1 cookie per serving.

Notes
Indulge your craving for an intense chocolate experience. Buy a 3-ounce bar of fine chocolate with a percentage of 75 or higher on the label. The percentage indicates the combined amount of cocoa bean and added cocoa butter in the chocolate. The higher the percentage, the greater the chocolate taste and the less sweet the product. Chop up the bar and use it instead of the chocolate chips (could affect PointsPlus values).

[starryeyes]

Yummy.. makes 12 servings, 6pts per slice!

10 item(s) cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie(s)
8 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese
8 oz low fat cream cheese, tub-style
1 cup(s) sugar
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup(s) fat-free cottage cheese
2 tsp almond extract, or less to taste
6 large egg white(s)
3/4 cup(s) mini chocolate chips
Instructions

Preheat oven to 325ºF.

Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Crush cookies and sprinkle cookie crumbs evenly over bottom of pan.

Using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheeses on lowest speed until well blended.

In a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Add to cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth.

In a food processor or blender, purée cottage cheese until smooth. Add cottage cheese and almond extract to cream cheese mixture; beat until smooth. Add egg whites and beat until well blended. Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.

Pour into springform pan; top with remaining chocolate chips and bake until cheesecake puffs and center is almost set, about 60 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Run a knife around sides to loosen and release pan sides. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into 12 slices and serve.

[Hack]

An ice cream substitute that works for me.

A cup or so of fat-free, organic vanilla yogurt with a handful of frozen organic berries. I don't thaw the berries first. But I'm weird like that.

I'm back to no sugar. Have been for a week, with just one fail this weekend. Have my annual physical at the end of the month and I am worried about what my labs will look like. Fall was pretty rough on me. :/

[Lynn]

My wife and I had a lot of success on Weight Watchers last year, but we got off track when they changed the program. After losing close to 30 lbs., I think I've gained back all but five. We both feel lousy and uncomfortable, when a year ago, we felt so proud of ourselves. We decided to go back again, even with the changes, which are healthier, but don't reflect the way we enjoy eating. In other words...less ability to work in the carbs.

I've enjoyed reading all the ideas and recipes, and really appreciate the open attitude toward a variety of approaches. I can't wait to get started. We're joining on the 13th (next payday), but starting to incorporate some changes now.

[starryeyes]

Originally Posted by Lynn

My wife and I had a lot of success on Weight Watchers last year, but we got off track when they changed the program. After losing close to 30 lbs., I think I've gained back all but five. We both feel lousy and uncomfortable, when a year ago, we felt so proud of ourselves. We decided to go back again, even with the changes, which are healthier, but don't reflect the way we enjoy eating. In other words...less ability to work in the carbs.

I've enjoyed reading all the ideas and recipes, and really appreciate the open attitude toward a variety of approaches. I can't wait to get started. We're joining on the 13th (next payday), but starting to incorporate some changes now.

I totally agree... I lost 62 lbs on Momentum and was 15 lbs away from Lifetime. Then, we got Points Plus, and the weight started coming back. I gained 20 lbs back. I just recommitted to the new Points Plus 2012... so we will see how it goes. I wish we had the option to stay with Momentum. I can't remember the point values and such. A friend of mine told me to continue counting fruit in your daily values, regardless of the 0 point option. I might try that.

Good luck, and keep us updated on your progress!!

Smiles

[sylvie]

Morning Healthies ♥

Jo, thank you for the challenge yesterday!
i completed it, i only drink water , but often forget to bring water with me when i go out walking or exercising.. AND i forget to drink, drink, drink through the evening.. i pushed myself on both counts yesterday, & will continue to!

Yesterday i worked all day, i couldn't blend my breaks.. SO, during each half hour break i had, i took the stairs (3 floors)..i coasted up the stairs & back down twice, 3rd time was more of a challenge.. 5th time i was ready to gnaw my arm off LOL. But, doing that a few times a day kept me feeling like i was being active..

Today is my day off.. GYM day, i need to get back into the Gym.. So, i wrote it in my calendar to keep myself accountable... i have a habit of making excuses when it comes to going to the Gym.

Also, Tonya & Gemme have inspired me - about belly dancing.. How exciting! There is a place which is right next door to my work that offers classes for 10 dollars a class, so i called yesterday & will find out today which days i can go..A girl i work with is coming with me (maybe 2) which will make it fun, but even if they back out, i am pushing myself.. i need something fun & different to add to my routine, this would be exactly that.. So thank you girls!

Today is weigh in day - i've an appointment with my Dietician this afternoon, we start an Intuitive Eating program.. That's where i weigh in.. i'm hoping for 5 more lbs lost at least.. *crossing fingers*

[*Anya*]

Great looking recipes Starry! Though they are healthy, I would never be able to make either the cheesecake or the cookies.

My trigger is sweets in any form that looks like, smells like or tastes like cookies, pies, cakes, candy, ice cream, etc.

Remember that old commercial: "Bet you can't eat just one?"

My response? Why no, I really just can't eat just one! I have to totally keep my house and body free of any of it, period.

For me, it is a partly physical reaction to sugar and a very big psychological reaction that triggers cravings of the damned, if I even eat just one.

Good eating day yesterday, have not weighed yet but just seeing those recipes started me thinking about sweets. Have to turn off my brain now & reprogram!

Have a great, healthy eating day everyone!