Healthy Weight Loss

[jelli]

Originally Posted by Handsome Devil

So I usually just do a mile on the treadmill and 100 curls every morning when I get home from work. Yesterday though I was playing with the buttons and it started up in one of the 6 custom workout modes. They're all 30 minutes of various speed and incline changes and both days I ended up walking over 2 miles. Today's workout (park trail) was grueling but I made it through and have noticed that both yesterday and today the hunger that I had before the workout was gone after the workout. I think I can devote 30 minutes a day to improving my health.
My goal is 20 lbs

WAY TO GO!!!!

[jelli]

Originally Posted by Tcountry

So....the other day Sunshyne & I were talking...(surprise)
A little background...we are the same height...different builds...but when looking up "goal weight" they don't ask how you're built...so, back to story...

So...she was looking up what the weight range is "supposed to be normal" for our height. She said xxx(I can't remember the number), & said they have categories for weight.
Under weight, normal, overweight, & obese....wth...anyway..."normal" was not doable for sure (I was there once, I looked like a teenage boy)...so I asked "what's the most I can weigh & just be overweight?" (cause obese just sounds bad)
This question cracked her up...

She did give me the answer...so now that is my goal...lol
Sorry had to share...

I have found that a weight the "professionals" say that I would be healthiest is not the weight I feel or look the healthiest in. Usually I feel and look best about 10-15lbs more.

[Miss Scarlett]

Originally Posted by jelli

I have found that a weight the "professionals" say that I would be healthiest is not the weight I feel or look the healthiest in. Usually I feel and look best about 10-15lbs more.

About a year ago i asked my weight loss doc what he had in mind for my goal weight. His response was his goal for every patient was for them to feel better and improve their overall health rather than reach a certain (and often unrealistic) number on some chart.

[Rockinonahigh]

So far today I have spent a big chunk of it in the ER,I finaly had to do something about the bursitis in my left shoulder,it got so bad I couldnt sleep last night even on my pain pills.They gave me a big shot of Kennalog wich always work when this flairs up then I got one dose Rx for Medrol,I will be gald when this pain goes away..its is more than a pain in the a$$ when it gets bad enough to run me to the ER.I do hope this is better by tomorow ..its a work day,any way I want this gone I got thigs to do.
Hope u all are haveing a wonderful Sunday afternoon,im off for a short nap..kinda tireda at the moment.C Ya later.

[Zimmeh]

Get to feeling better!

Zimmy

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

So far today I have spent a big chunk of it in the ER,I finaly had to do something about the bursitis in my left shoulder,it got so bad I couldnt sleep last night even on my pain pills.They gave me a big shot of Kennalog wich always work when this flairs up then I got one dose Rx for Medrol,I will be gald when this pain goes away..its is more than a pain in the a$$ when it gets bad enough to run me to the ER.I do hope this is better by tomorow ..its a work day,any way I want this gone I got thigs to do.
Hope u all are haveing a wonderful Sunday afternoon,im off for a short nap..kinda tireda at the moment.C Ya later.

[little_ms_sunshyne]

This weekend was ok for me. I exercised every day whether I wanted to or not. lol I felt like my healthy lifestyle choices were being challenged. I was surrounded by food! My Abuelita (grandmother) was here on a visit. She expresses her love through food. She brought with her tamales and gorditas!!!!!!! Imagine the temptation!!! So for the most part I stayed away from the food. When I could see everyone eating, I would go to the kitchen and get a snack. Preferrably one I am a major fan of!

Last night, my sister hosted a cookout making their ever so popular hamburgers. I opted to only eat the hamburger patties with my favorite fixins. Just eliminating the bread and fries/chips made me feel much better. Today, they had barbacoa tacos. I had two with lean meat topped with avocado on corn tortillas. (the flour tortillas looked so yummy).

ANyhow, before they left they ordered pizza and while I really wanted a slice, I just couldnt bring myself to do it. I was going to just give in and have one, but the more I thought about it the more I realized I didnt want to waste my calories on a slice of pizza from a restaurant I dont even like! This is a classic example of something I would do in the past. Its like if my brain knows its not good for me it wants it! No matter what! Not this time.

Challenge after challenge!!! However, I did not escape this weekend without having 1 casualty. I had a slice of pie...and you know what? I savored every bite! When it was done, I was done. That was good enough for me!

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Originally Posted by jelli

I have found that a weight the "professionals" say that I would be healthiest is not the weight I feel or look the healthiest in. Usually I feel and look best about 10-15lbs more.

Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

About a year ago i asked my weight loss doc what he had in mind for my goal weight. His response was his goal for every patient was for them to feel better and improve their overall health rather than reach a certain (and often unrealistic) number on some chart.

Originally Posted by Tcountry

So....the other day Sunshyne & I were talking...(surprise)
A little background...we are the same height...different builds...but when looking up "goal weight" they don't ask how you're built...so, back to story...

So...she was looking up what the weight range is "supposed to be normal" for our height. She said xxx(I can't remember the number), & said they have categories for weight.
Under weight, normal, overweight, & obese....wth...anyway..."normal" was not doable for sure (I was there once, I looked like a teenage boy)...so I asked "what's the most I can weigh & just be overweight?" (cause obese just sounds bad)
This question cracked her up...

She did give me the answer...so now that is my goal...lol
Sorry had to share...

I started reading on what is considered a healthy weight. I really dislike the word obese. You know what I dislike even more? The combination of the words morbidly and obese. So when I began to re-evaluate my goals I asked myself "What makes me feel good...What is realistic?" I am in no way one of those girls I consider dainty that I spent most of my adolesence wanting to be like. As I matured, although lacking self confidence quite often, I began to appreciate a more volumptuous shape. I want a curve to my body...I want breasts that are full....I want thighs that someone can dig their fingertips in..... Not to say that wanting something else isnt ok....It really is a matter of perspective and what you want for yourself. Whatever your definition of healthy, beautiful, etc etc is. My desire for a healthy lifestyle is just that. I want to be healthy, find my self confidence, and quit limiting myself.

I shared the "normal" weight standards with T....It cracked me up when hy said...."Ummmm, I dont want to be that. What is the overweight standard? Can I aim for that?" What made me laugh, is that hy and I are aiming to be overweight according to "the standard". lol But really, I am just aiming to be me.

Kinda random...sorry! I tend to have random ramblings...and here I am rambling about my ramblings! lol

[Rockinonahigh]

evening everyone,im up and feeling some better and tomorrow will be even better..I hope.
Once I was in my docs office and the nurses were talking about weight andwhat was obese,then I spoke to my doc about the subject he told me anyone who was 20% over what the mda weights and sise chart says.At the time I weighed 165 and didnt have a fat cell on my body cause ive always been muscele bound by leading a very active life of working on a farm and raiseing horses wich keeps me in great shape.He told me He even condidered me obese at my going weight..said at my 5'6' medeum frame I should weigh 110.I have weighed 110 in my jocky days and looked like I was starveing to death...wich I nearly was to hold shuch weight.After reading up on the weights and measues I knew it was a load of crap then and more so now.All of us have diffrent body shaped and skelatel fram densety that shape our bodies.I may not see 165 again but my goal weight is 200 so I only have 52 more pounds to go after loseing 51 pounds already loseing 35 more may not be such a big deal, I call anything below my goal weigh a plus win win for me
if I dont im ok with that. .

[Zimmeh]

Good Evening Everyone,

I just got back from my walk. I decided to add Metallica, Korn and Motley Crüe to my playlist. My knees are letting me know that I shouldn't have done that, hehe.

Have a great night,

Zimmy

[Softly]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Remember nothing taste as good as thin feels!!!

EXCEPT sushi.
the bad, covered in STUFF sushi!!!


SAPPORO ROLL PLEASE

[jelli]

I absolutely love french toast. A girl from my old meetings had made this and shared the recipe with all of us.

I don't have this recipe figured up in the new PP value, but it is good none the less. Can make some alterations such as the WW cream cheese subst. for the FF cream cheese or brand of bread.

Stuffed French Toast
4 Points Per Serving



Ingredients
8 slices reduced-calorie white bread
1/4 cup (2 ounces) Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup strawberry spreadable fruit spread
2 eggs or equivalent in egg substitute
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter(spray or otherwise) optional and not yet accounted for in value
syrup(any flavor) optional and not yet accounted for in value

Directions
Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese onto each slice of bread. Spread 1
teaspoon fruit spread over top of each. Put bread together to form 4
sandwiches. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, skim milk, and vanilla extract.
Beat well, using a fork. Spray a griddle or large skillet with butter-flavored
cooking spray. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, coating both sides
evenly. Place on griddle and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden
brown. Serve at once.

There's also a link to 2-3 more french toast recipes below.

http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes...toast-recipes/

[Scorp]

Someone may have already mentioned this website way back in this thread (not sure), but, I'm posting the website here. It's actually pretty good and there are many different kinds of alternatives for tasty foods, recipes, etc.

www.hungry-girl.com

[Medusa]

Bookmarked! Thanks, Scorpy!

I have to get some exercise in this week so I can banish the 2 pounds I gained last week. Gonna do the Wii for a while and have a date with the exercise bike later tonight!

Angie
back in the saddle again!

[jelli]

Originally Posted by Scorp

Someone may have already mentioned this website way back in this thread (not sure), but, I'm posting the website here. It's actually pretty good and there are many different kinds of alternatives for tasty foods, recipes, etc.

www.hungry-girl.com

I posted a few recipes on here that were from Hungry Girl. Sometimes need to watch her NI for sodium etc.

Slender Kitchen is another good one. http://www.slenderkitchen.com/

[Scorp]

Good for you! I miss the Wii I LOVED the boxing, tennis and baseball. Since my shoulder cuff is messed up I can no longer play those games. Figures, something I was really diggin' and dayum talk about working up a sweat. Especially from the boxing! I was also hitting the speed bag in the basement, and shit that was a great workout, but again, I can't do that stuff anymore since my Physical Therapist said it's a no-no and I'm actually in PT twice a week. Been going for a month now and still have a way to go.

The treadmill, walking and stuff like I know is good, but personally for me it just doesn't cut it. I LOVE the type of activity involved with what I mentioned above. You know I'm an animal Dusa and prefer a much more "hands on" type of workout. I'm limited though because of the other issues like the herniated disc in my lower lumbar that I experienced back in February. That was a nightmare and I wanted to shoot myself due to the excruciating pain. Nothing helped until I received the corizone injection. That was miraculous to me and I've had no pain until recently I'm feeling it flare up a bit. So, I need to watch what I do. So there goes my kickboxing and martial arts desires that I wanted to seriously get into.

Ok back to the website. This website is actually real helpful and you won't be disappointed. We also have the Hungry Girl cookbook. Some really good things that are surprisingly delicious and low in points, etc...

I highly recommend it. The website is also pretty enjoyable to read through, as it's animated and funny. It's just not based around recipes. There are several areas that are worth reading. Navigate through, you won't be disappointed.

You can subscribe to daily email. I took this from that area of the website:

Sign up now for your DAILY dose of Hungry Girl's tips & tricks, plus recipes and more! Monday is the day for all the latest GUILT-FREE FOOD NEWS. Tuesday, we make over fatty favorites in CHEW THE RIGHT THING. Wednesday is ASK HUNGRY GIRL day, with advice straight from HG. Thursday's WEEKLY WEIGH IN offers something different and surprising each week--- usually new guilt-free recipes! And Friday's GIRLS BITE OUT serves up survival strategies and more!

Hope you find it useful!

Originally Posted by Medusa

Bookmarked! Thanks, Scorpy!

I have to get some exercise in this week so I can banish the 2 pounds I gained last week. Gonna do the Wii for a while and have a date with the exercise bike later tonight!

Angie
back in the saddle again!

[Sparkle]

My goal is to do some sort of exercise every day this week.

Last week I started out so strong and then the combination of a big event on Friday night and out-of-town guests meant I didn't do any significant exercise on Saturday or Sunday. I could have made the time to run or walk, but I didn't and I'm sure it will show when I track my weight this week.

I definitely feel better when I've exercised every day (even if it doesn't feel like it at the time) and carving out time to exercise helps me to stay focused on making good food and portion decisions in the evening (when I'm most likely to be tempted). So, back on track, again.

[PinkieLee]

Good morning & happy Monday y'all

Well, I overdid it this weekend. I ate too much, I drank too much and didn't hit the gym once. Ugh, I totaled up my points this morning, and I used 38 of my extra points allowed. Ok, not terribly too bad... but not good either.

During the week, I can stay hella focused on food & exercise. Our weekends are always filled with plans with friends or family.... and honestly, it's hard to remain focused on what I'm eating, if we're hovering over buffet setting food in the kitchen. Ugh, I have got to get it together ~ but I refuse to beat myself up AFTER THE FACT. Every meal or snack is a chance to make a healthier choice!

My weekly weigh in is on Thursday, but I weighed myself this morning to see if/what damage the funfilled weekend did. It showed a 1 pound weight gain... but I KNOW that I didn't drink near enough water. So, I'm thinking that if I chug more water than I can stand, stick to eating healthier and get some exercise in, I can still pull of a weight loss for the week.

THANK YOU everyone for sharing, encouraging, supporting and posting all these yummy receipes! I hope that you all have a wonderful day!!!!

[foxyshaman]

So I went to my wonderful and amazing gay yoga on Sunday afternoon. Holy Hanna... I love that boy, but I had sweat rolling out of my hair and down my back. I think it could be considered a good workout. The muscles along my spine are, well chastising me. Tonite is Zumba. In my morning fog I packed my workout bag, got to work and realized that I forgot my pants. So, I went to winners and luckily got a pair from the clearance rack ...

I did measure myself - thanks again PinkieLee - and I think I measured my thighs wrong last week, cause this week I measured five inches less. So, although that would be nice, I know how my pants fit. But I did lose inches everywhere, except my breasts (whew). I kind of want to hang on to my girls for as long as I can !

I am here to wish everyone an amazing and success filled week.

[Rockinonahigh]

I took a day off from work today so I could rest my back another day,besides I have another chiro appointment at 2:30pm,hopfuly I can get back into the swing of thinga tonight.I brought my exersise bike in the house along with my stair stepper with a fue small free weights...if it wasnt so blasted hot I would take a walk when the sun goes down but its still 95 or so even then.Relly need/want to get back to the gym..

[Hack]

Fell off the healthy food wagon and bounced hard a couple of times the past few days. It's really difficult around my parents, especially my mother, who thinks she has to make every form of sausage when my sisters and I are home. And my sister makes these cornflake and peanut butter gooey treats...I resisted the first couple of days and then caved after that. Argh!

So back to clean eating today, even though I am still here for one more day. Focusing on small bites. And I'm about to leave for the beach for a swim.