Zimmy

Congratulations on keeping the weight off. I know that for me is the hardest part. I can exercise lose the weight and then put it back on. As if I never really learn how to have a healthy lifestyle instead only go through the motions to change my body for the moment. This time I want so much more than that.

I am so determined and a fighter in that it takes a great deal for me to not follow through when my mind is made up.

Done! Stretching, sit-ups, 10 minutes of stairs, and a 30-minute walk.

I'm laying off the weights until I get down to my goal weight.

I'll be back out there tomorrow morning. :hangloose:

I workout to dance music exclusively, I find I need 120-200bpm to sustain an aerobic pace for more than 30minutes.

I also love properly mixed dance cds so the transitions are seamless.

four current favorites:

Cream Classics Vol. 1, Disc 3

Defected Sessions mixed by Full Intention

Hard House Euphoria mixed by Lisa Lashes Disc 1

WURK! mixed by DJs Zero & Steamy Brown, Vixen 6/24/06

I don't think any of these are available on Itunes in the US, but I'm trying to suss out a way to share via a cloud service... if I can't figure it out soon, I'm happy to copy the discs and send them on to anyone interested.

Always happy to share good music!

I eat low-fat, no sugar, low carb, no salt. I drink water (trying to increase this) and Diet Coke. Skip dessert (or have just berries).

I did Weight Watchers on and off the last ten years. Found it too easy to fall off the wagon. Twenty five years ago I got sober pretty much on my own. I know I can be wicked disciplined, so I am working hard to bring that to eating and working out.

Here are some tips I use.

Avoid anything white...sugar, pasta, flour, white rice.
Skip bread.
Order extra veggies.
Drink a huge glass of water before you eat.
When you have a craving do two things -- wait 5 minutes and engage your brain in something else (pick up a book, do a simple household chore, work on a crossword).
Eat fruit instead of cookies, cake or pie. Pineapple and any kind of berries are my candy.
Get addicted to something good for you. Steamed edamame is my crack.
Most important - cheat one day a week. I usually pick Saturday because I almost always work out or do a lot of yardwork on that day.

I workout every other day. On the between days, I walk twice a day at least with my dog, at least 20-30 minutes each time.

Jake

PS .... remember that everyone is beautiful (or handsome). No matter what.

thank you sometimes we all need that reminder.

Good workout tonight - Did some mild stretching and then made friends with the treadmill for 1.25 miles. YES, as in one and a quarter. 5 times around the track. WEE!

My legs are jumping but I feel pretty good. My goal this week is to walk at least a mile in every workout. I think I can do that. I have 2 workouts left this week and am on track for that so far. I will have the same goal next week in between switching up my routine for the bike.

Stuff I listen to on my iPod during workouts:

Raise Up - Petey Pablo
Bad Boys - Mace
Kerosene - Miranda Lambert
That's Not my Name - The Ting Tings
Just Fine - Mary J Blige
Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night - BEP
Big Wheel - Tori Amos
Black Betty - Wam Jam
Me So Horny - 2 Live Crew
Tipsy - J Kwon
Points of Authority/99 problemz - Jay Z
In da Wind - Trick Daddy
Zagat Naima - Jalilah
Big Pimpin - Jay Z
Freek-a-Leek - Petey Pablo
Crazy Bitch - Buck Cherry
Feedback - Janet Jackson
Strict Machine - Goldfrapp
Im in Miami Bitch - LMFAO
Closer to Fine - Indigo Girls
American Boy - Estelle
No One Knows - Queens of the New Stone Age
Big Girl - MIKA

I on an "old skool" kick right now with music as you can see but it's stuff that I know and love to sing along with so it's a super positive motivator right now.

I weighed again today and ive droped 2 more pounds,I wanted to work on the epilitical today but an haveing probs with my left thigh spazzing up,I know its my dam sciatica geting in the way..so insted I rode the exersise bike for 41/2 miles to get into fat brning mode ad stayed there for nearly a half an hour.Then I went to the weight room for 20 solid minits of rapid works on various things...really gets the old ticker going.I really wanted to finish the last 10 minits of my normal work out but just didnt have the energy for more..somedays gonna be that way I gess.Friday when I have the time im getting something to use at the gym to groove to,head phones and all.

Congrats Rocking!!!!


I love my iPhone but I also have an iPod shuffle. It cost me about $49 without tax at Wal-Mart.

Good luck,

Zimmy

Gym last night was all strength training and this morning I can barely keep my hands on my wheel to drive because they feel so weak lol I know this is supposed to be a good thing but it doesn't feel very good!!

jamaica vacation in 34 days!!!
Bathing suit shopping this weekend.

Awesome post, Pinkie! Sounds like you are keeping tha positive flow going and it is paying off on the scales!

I think that taking measurements is absolutely a good thing to measure your losses. I took my measurements on the first day that I decided to change my food and did it again yesterday and was pretty astonished to see a 6-inch overall loss (1.5 in my waist alone!).

I'm glad you reported back about the WW meetings. They are starting some meetings at work and I was kinda apprehensive about what that would be like but might go check it out.

Also checking into doing some Zumba classes. There is a health center in town that offers 10 Zumba classes for $60. Sounds kinda expensive but I'm thinking about giving it a try just to change up the workouts a little.

I read these encouraging posts but I am pulled in so many directions, these days, that I don't post myself--So, thank you!

I have been WWing with E for about a month and am down nearly 11 pounds. I am a bad tracker but I know that tracking = weigh loss (for me). Also, for 10 days the scale hasn't really budged so I know that I need to get serious (to be fair, the scale at WW has me still losing about at 1.5 lbs/weekly but the scale at home is showing that I am not losing at all.) So, I actually measured my cottage cheese this morning--This is my everyday breakfast:

1/2C chocolate soy in my coffee

and

1C nonfat cottage cheese
2C any kind of raw fruit
and either 1/4C slivered almonds or 1C Total cereal (less points than Kashi)

and what tends to happen, if I have a "bad" morning is my measuring skills are way off and I "accidentally" serve myself extra.

I am going to track today. There, I said it--I can't let you down! :)

this is excellent advice and it really is that simple.

I love your breakfast except for the cottage cheese. I have never eaten it outside of eating it in lasagna (I know, I know, it's supposed to be ricotta!)
Do you eat the small curd or is the large curd kind a better thing texture-wise?

My breakfast is usually some kind of smoothie but today I switched it up with a cup of fresh cantaloupe and an egg-beater omelet with onion, pepper, tomato and fat-free cheese.

Orgasmic Oatmeal!
 

I don't really care about the curd--I'll take whatever as long as it's low/non fat. And before, I used to do yogurt instead of the CC but I think the cottage cheese keeps me full longer. I am wary of doing a smoothie because I feel like liquid = digested faster = hungrier sooner. But I could be wrong and I could try it and see--I just "worry" because I have these deep fears about running out of food/going hungry and so I can't try it while working because my job doesn't really afford time to grab a snack. But damn! I am in a mall environment and it's been HELL on days when I can smell fresh baked fucking cookies. F you toll house cafe!!!

Congrats on the loss, Pinkie! Two pounds per week is absolutely perfect; we just get impatient, huh? ;)

I know they say when you lose it that way, it is more likely to "stick" and become a new way of living and thinking about food. At my current rate, it may be another 6 or 8 weeks before I get these last 8-9 pounds (weigh-in is tomorrow so I'm not sure where I'm at). It's frustrating, but I'm pretty sure I'll be more likely to keep that shit off since I'm having to work so damn hard to lose it!!!

I was thinking about those things this morning during my workout......how I don't want to let up once I reach my goal weight. I intend to get serious about building a more muscular body once I reach my goal; and since that will obviously add pounds, I have to be even more disciplined with food so I am clear it is *just* muscle weight.

This really is a process, and I finally see that I have control over what happens with my weight and overall condition. Laziness is no longer an option.

Like Medusa said yesterday, I'm not giving up little joys. It won't be worth it to me to do all this work and be disciplined 90% of the time, if I can't give myself a break and a treat from time to time.

I love that there are so many of us here working toward the same end.......a healthier me/you/us. And I love that a new person pops in almost everyday now to share that they, too, are on their own journey. This is community at its finest! :)

With Kung Fu grip!



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I am working toward a goal of 20lbs. I would really like 30lbs, but that just is not realistic for me and creates panic and overwhelms me.

I have given up all white sugar and Gluten. As well as meat and milk.
I have found a most wonderful milk replacement, and while the calories are more - the benefits are amazing and I have lost 4lbs this past week, without really trying.

Coconut Milk - OMG... Who would have thought?!?

Coconut milk is extracted by grating mature coconuts and squeezing them by using cheesecloth or both bare hands. This milky white liquid is called santam in Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia and gata in Philippines. This is used in several food recipes like sauces, delicious curries and desserts. Apart from preparing foods tastier and creamier, coconut milk is also a healthy addition to various food preparations.

Nutritional Values of Coconut Milk:
Following are the nutritional values present in 100 grams of fresh coconut milk:

Calories – 230
Proteins – 2.3 g
Fat – 23.8g
Carbohydrates – 5.5 g
Dietary fiber – 2.3 g
Sugar – 3.35 g
Vitamin C – 2.8 mg
Vitamin E – 0.15 mg
Vitamin B1 – 0.026 mg
Vitamin B6 – 0.033 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) – 0.183 mg
Folate – 16 mcg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – 0.76 mg
Iron – 1.64 mg
Selenium – 6.2 mcg
Sodium – 15 mg
Calcium – 16 mg
Magnesium – 37 mg
Phosphorus – 100 mg
Potassium – 260 mg

Benefits of Coconut Milk:
Following are some of the health benefits of coconut milk:

Helps to maintain blood sugar places:
Glucose intolerance may cause manganese deficiency in your body. Coconut milk is a rich source of manganese. Whole grains, legumes and nuts are some excellent sources of manganese.

Keeps skin and blood vessels flexible and elastic:
Copper is very important mineral for most of the bodily functions. Copper and vitamin C help to maintain the flexibility and elasticity of the skin and blood vessels.

Aids in building strong bones:
Coconut milk is not rich in calcium, but it is rich in phosphorus. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient that body needs for strengthening bones. It is must to take phosphorus with calcium particularly to prevent bone loss because it supplies phosphate to the body.

Helps to prevent anemia:
Lack of iron is the most common nutrient deficiency among the people throughout the world. Iron deficiency in body does not allow the body to develop enough hemoglobin for keeping sufficient oxygen levels in red blood cells, resulting in anemia. Each cup of coconut milk supplies the body with nearly a quarter of daily value of iron.

Relaxes muscles and nerves:
Whenever you feel muscle cramps or muscle soreness, have some food along with coconut milk. It is rich in magnesium and can help you in relieving the problem. One of the functions of magnesium is it acts as a gate block in many nerve cells. If magnesium is not present in body, nerve cells become very active because of calcium that activates nerves. Excess contraction of muscles is caused by over active nerve cells.

Helps in Controlling Weight:
This can be a good news for people who are trying to reduce weight. Coconut milk makes you feel full very quickly because of high concentrations of dietary fiber.

Decreases the risk of joint inflammation:
Selenium is an important antioxidant. It controls the free radicals and thereby helps in relieving the symptoms of arthritis. It is observed that people with low levels of selenium may suffer from rheumatoid arthritis.

Helps in lowering high blood pressure:
People who are concerned with their blood pressure will not face any problem for reaching the foods containing potassium. Potassium helps in lowering blood pressure levels in the body.

Helps in maintaining healthy immune system:
Coconut milk helps in warding off colds and coughs by keeping the immune system healthy. It supplies vitamin C to the body which boosts the immune system.

Promotes the health of prostate gland:
Zinc plays a vital role in promoting the health of prostate gland. A preliminary study showed that it slows down the activities of cancer cells

making healthy food more accessible
 

This is a great article on how some states are increasing access to the locavore movement through programs like SNAP and through donations from local farms to food banks...

http://www.utne.com/The-Sweet-Pursui...ood-Shelf.aspx

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"What people often fail to realize is that obesity is a growing problem as well—particularly among the poor, whose access to healthy, nutritious foods is often sharply limited due to cost. So it is important to think holistically. In addressing one problem (hunger), we don’t want to create another (obesity). For this reason, we are focusing on providing access to fresh, local foods for the underserved populations that are our clients."

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"The center partners with small farmers who make donations based on what is in season and, often, what is in surplus. Most donators are happy to contribute to a cause that is good for the community and prevents their beloved produce from going to waste. So far this year, the food shelf has received a bounty of fresh, local fruits and veggies—mixed greens, rhubarb, radishes, broccoli, beets, green beans, and more."

I know how that goes with rushing around before work and not having time to pack a lunch. Fast food isn't a problem for me though since I work the overnight shift and nothing is opened when I take my lunch break. Last night I had one of those tiny bags of popcorn from the vending machine in the breakroom. And this may shock you sweetheart but I'm trading in the iced coffee for unsweetened iced tea.
90 curls and a mile on the treadmill today. My goal is 20 lbs.

pride
 

I just wanted to say I'm proud of everyone of you trying to live a healthier life. Nothing bad could ever come of that. Even if you don't lose all the weight you would hope to. Its so easy to put it on and so hard to take it off. Keep up the good work!

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I like the small curd fatfree too but I like pepper all over mine. I know I know but I love it.

Down 0.8 for today's weigh-in

It's a turtle's pace, but at least the turtle is heading in the right direction!

Go turtle go! :)

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A very interesting 20year study done by Harvard, the results of which were published in the New England Journal of Medicine early this summer.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/19/he...ewanted=1&_r=1

It disproves the principal that "everything in moderation" is okay in terms of losing or maintaining weight and it lists the foods that are the most harmful and those that are most helpful. A good summary.

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“This study shows that conventional wisdom — to eat everything in moderation, eat fewer calories and avoid fatty foods — isn’t the best approach,” Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health and lead author of the study, said in an interview. “What you eat makes quite a difference. Just counting calories won’t matter much unless you look at the kinds of calories you’re eating.”

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The foods that contributed to the greatest weight gain were not surprising. French fries led the list: Increased consumption of this food alone was linked to an average weight gain of 3.4 pounds in each four-year period. Other important contributors were potato chips (1.7 pounds), sugar-sweetened drinks (1 pound), red meats and processed meats (0.95 and 0.93 pound, respectively), other forms of potatoes (0.57 pound), sweets and desserts (0.41 pound), refined grains (0.39 pound), other fried foods (0.32 pound), 100-percent fruit juice (0.31 pound) and butter (0.3 pound).

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But contrary to what many people believe, an increased intake of dairy products, whether low-fat (milk) or full-fat (milk and cheese), had a neutral effect on weight.
And despite conventional advice to eat less fat, weight loss was greatest among people who ate more yogurt and nuts, including peanut butter, over each four-year period.

I think this is one of the hardest things to manage...or it has been for me.

I have to be really diligent in my efforts to manage healthy meals when life is crazy. Before I go to the market, I try to plan to make things that will last a few days... green salads, quinoa salad, caprese salad; and I cook up a some protein in advance - marinaded chicken or shrimp, so that it is all there in the refrigerator and easy to put together for the next day.
I am utterly useless in the mornings before coffee and I am forever running late - so I know I have to prep meals the night before. I have my yogurt and fruit sorted for breakfast and a salad or a wrap for lunch.

One thing I'd like to do in the Autumn (when cooking hot food becomes appealing again) is try to shift my meals to a more European way of eating. So that I have a larger lunch (what we would consider dinner) midday - BEFORE I exercise and then in the evening have a light meal (that we would consider lunch).

slow and steady wins the race!

It's not my intention to take anything away from Thinker, I wanted to stop in and support it is the right direction.:vigil:

I'm a recovered *fat* person who had emotional eating issues. As many of you know, you replace one addiction with another. Now I am an endorphine junkie, A much better choice (except now I don't feel pain, but thats for a different thread)

I lost 103 pounds after my heart almost quit on me. The Dr. told me either make radical changes~immediately~ or you are going to die. That was the morning after, I promised myself if I lived to see another morning, I was going to get my act together, I was not prepared to die. I lived to see the morning and then he delivered that message to me. He was right, but I already knew that.

It all began with walking. Everyday. At first, a brisk walk around the block, was brutal. (I am a woman of my word) walk again. Soon that walk around the block was a walk around the neighborhood, then I incorporated some steps into the daily walk. Before I knew it, I was jumping out of bed and looking forward to my walk. In the mean time, I began to teach myself the DASH diet, (it's a heart healhy/balanced eating plan...low sodium) this was going to be my new way of life...not some fad diet. Salt/sodium would cause swelling and fluid retention around my heart, essentially squeezing it, and that will kill me) the walks became easier, I walked faster, further and longer. So far I haven't said anything that sounds awful...have I?

The first thing I noticed, my rings were spinning on my fingers, less fluid retention. I was feeling much better, had energy (more like positive energy) and my clothes were not fitting. I didn't have a scale (yet). In what seemed like no time, the walks were effortless, so I would walk some, jog some (me jogging??) walk some more....and the more I did that, the longer I was able to jog, then further and further....weight loss at the end of the first year 35 pounds. Slow and steady.

Eventually, I got into a gym and continued exercising of some sort. Long story short. My body picked it's new weight of 135 pounds (minus 103) over a three year period. I'd also like to tell you, when I got down to a size 12....I thought, Oh, I like this size...but I kept eating properly and doing what the american heart association suggests 10,000 steps a day and 45 minutes of exercise a day and slowly the weight kept coming off.

In the mean time, I became hooked on exercise (endorphines) and Physically I am in the best shape of my life. I also eat extremely healthy now, I no longer make excuses for the way I eat. (I mean to non dieting friends and family, no thank you and that is it!) I am not suggesting you become an endorphine junkie to achieve your weight loss goal. I'm only supporting, slow and steady weight loss will win. Do the right things as often as possible and it will happen. / yb





ETA....it's been ten years.....its been a new life.....seriously! so glad I changed my cookie binge ways