I love this thread. I get great ideas from it, support, and community. Something that I struggle with when I join groups/ people/ threads of this kind is that sizest comments get interspersed with all the helpful self-esteem building stuff! A few times the word "fat" has been put in quotes and then denigrated (as if that makes it okay). It always makes me flinch. As a woman of size/ fat person/ full-figured gal, I want to be able to be on a "healthy weight loss" thread while still feeling safe that I am in a size positive space. I think that part of why these fat phobic comments occur is because of ignorance. We live in a society that indoctrinates us with all kinds of negative stereotypes about fat people: that we are lazy, that we can't participate in certain sports, that we need to recover, etc. IMO getting healthier, in addition to all the concrete stuff that we share, is about learning how to leave all this sizeist crap at the door. There may be some of us who hate our fat selves but a lot of us love our fat selves and will love ourselves whatever weight and activity level we end up choosing. What I love about this thread is the word "healthy," so let's keep it healthy and a safe space: mind and body.

Amen, and thank you! :rrose:

I know that, for me, there is a number that matters a great deal when it comes to my body. But that number is NOT my weight.

For me, the number that counts is my A1c....that's the amount of sugar in my blood. That's the number that tells me how healthy I am, or am becoming...and that's the number that will cause me real grief if I ignore it.

I don't much care if I lose 5 lbs or 50....what matters to me is getting healthier.

Now...I'm also pretty sure that, as I eat healthier and become more active....I'll also lose weight. That would be nice. It would be easier on my knees. It would make clothes shopping more fun.

But if I got that magical choice....perfect A1c or ideal target weight...with the wave of a wand. I'd take the perfect A1c and stay in my bigger size thank you very much. :)

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Jennifer, with all due respect.....are you calling me out?

No, definitely not. I would have quoted if this was directed to a specific person. Was it one example? Yes. However, please keep in mind that 99 percent of what I read by you and on this thread feels alliance building, positive, and helpful to me. And, YellowBand, I've probably received more help from you in the health department than anyone! It's meant the world to me, and I'm sorry if I offended you. It's hard for me to speak up on things, and I don't always get my wording right. But please know, I mean only to add my thoughts as my own contribution to the health journey, and I hope that it is taken in this way. Peace.

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I am not offended. I came here after reading the talking to each other thread, and wanted to re read my post....as I felt I needed to be called out....as I realized (twice now) I have offended, without meaning to.

For that, I am truely sorry. Please accept MY appologies. Having been on the end of the LARGE jokes, I know what that feels like, and I don't go there, but you are right, it is sort of like rubbing ones nose in especially when I use quotation marks.

Ahh, this is that fine line I precariously walk...all the time. Where I get preachy. I purposely refrained from quotaion marks for fear of offending someone. There is nothing worse than a recovered anything.

I'll appologize once more, and tell you something I told June yesterday. Being small comes with unpleasant names too. Ask anyone who is small.

Thanks, Yellow Band. You've gone out of your way to help me with my health over the years, and that is truly the best gift anyone can give someone else. I admire your success and commitment. I truly haven't encountered anyone with as much passion for health and wisdom in this area as you have. As for discrimination towards smaller people, I try as much as I can to be more inclusive by using "size positive" instead of "fat positive." That's something I learned from our BF community!

Good Evening Everyone,

I didn't get a chance to go power walking yesterday due to my hectic schedule. I am not able to go tonight either due to the rain and my exhaustion from yesterday...Tomorrow, I am going to hit the sidewalk and not come back for atleast 1.5 hours or until my knee gives...

Have a great night!

Zimmy

When I lost my weight, my rings were to big and they still are. When I gave up soda in January of 2007, I lost 35lbs in the first month. I also watch how much salt and sugar that I consume. I was showing my coworkers this picture of me back in 2003 and then 2007, and they couldn't believe it was me. I now look at those pictures and say, never again. I like being a size 12 misses pants and a size 15 juniors jeans...I feel more confident with myself and I am not afraid to walk into a room full of strangers...

Have a great night and power walking is the best!

Zimmy

It was so freaking hot today i had lunch at Sweet Frog's. Frozen yogurt loaded with all kinds of fresh fruit. If you havent tried it you should! yummy

I just figured out why I'm overweight! The shampoo I use in the shower that runs... down my body says "For extra volume and body". I'm going to start using "Dawn" dish soap. It says " Dissolves fat that is otherwise difficult to remove".

lol- I got this from facebook! I love it!

Today I maxed out the program on the exersise bike,lifted to the max I could on all the machines I use to the point that I couldnt move by time I got done..It felt god beleave it or not to use up all he energy I had then still breath with out chokeing up and recover as much as I did as quickly as I did.Yep its working,now I have the weekend to recover and do it all ovre again.

I can't lift as much as I did 7 or 8 years ago, when my back injury became worse. I love lifting weights, though. It is relaxing to me. The gym where I go has all new machines. I can't do free weights anymore, per my doctors. I miss that, but I like the machines. The triceps extension and lats pulldown are my favorites.

(((((((((((((((Everyone for doing sooo amazing!))))))))))))))))))))))

OK, I am three weeks into this training stuff, and my legs are just now starting to get that achy feeling. This last week, I have been walking 2 miles, and for some reason it seems like it takes so much longer on the treadmill than walking down the street. The benefit of the treadmill, however, is that the shinsplints are not there. Yay for that! Some more good news...my downstairs neighbor that I see almost everyday looked at me and asked how much weight I have lost. I told her that as of last Saturday, I was down 10 pounds since the middle of May. It felt good, ya know? Funny, confirmation comes from unexpected places.

I dont lift as much as I use to but I do a lot of reps to make up of the weight im not lifting.On weights I am moveing 25 to 35 pounds with the reps of as much as 50..ten a the time..sometimes I can go way more but I listen to my back as to how much I can do.On the machines I can doubble the amount of weights I move cause it is a diffrent way of moveing.I still wish I could lift the heavy stuff but ,thats life.

I came home to take a nap after work today. When I got up, I went power walking until the rain looked like it was going to come down. I came home to have baked chicken with Italian dressing, broccoli and homemade mac & cheese for dinner. I ate just enough to fill me up...

Zimmy

I did a kick ass work out thursday so yesterday wasnt as bad as I thought it would be,today I cant say that cause I do feel the sore places but not as bad as I thought they would be.On monday I go do it over again if I feel up to it..if not I will do cardio like a mad hatter.I think im becomeing a gym rat cause the days I dont go I really miss being there,im glad I have a fue things on my patio to use if its not to hot outside.How is everyone doing today great I hope.

HOLY SHIZZZ!!!
 

OMG.

OHH. EMMM. GEEEE!

I do not usually get this excited about new food but I reallllly need to gush about something that I think will become a huge part of my "loves to eat" list!

So, I've been super apprehensive about trying ground turkey and have been reading up on it and asking folks who have eaten it about their experiences. I finally bit the bullet and bought a couple of different kinds of ground turkey a the market on Friday and decided that today would be the day to try it.

I decided to make some turkey meatballs.

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HOLY CRAP, THESE ARE AHH-MAZZZ-INGGG!

I went with my own recipe and will post it here. If any of you make this, please let me know what you think or ways to modify!


Medusa's Amazing Turkey Meatballs

1lb Ground Turkey ( I used Jenny-O)
1/2lb Ground Turkey Sausage (also Jenny-O
1/2c bread crumbs
1/4 c Egg Beaters
1tbsp parmesean cheese
a dash of crushed red pepper flakes
lots of oregano, basil, parsley, and rosemary (to taste)
2 cloves of fresh minced garlic
lots of chopped onion and bell pepper (to taste)
black pepper

Heat skillet and swirl some extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp worth).

Mix all of the meatball ingredients together and form into meatballs that are about 1.5 inches wide, drop them into the heated skillet and cook on low for about 7 minutes total while rotating them to brown all sides.

Drain meatballs on paper towels.

Slap yourself in the face at how good these are and swear to give Medusa a hug in Little Rock because of her amazing contribution to the world of turkey. :)

I am NOT kidding when I say that these are amazing. Jack, who is a super food snob and was disgusted by the idea of ground turkey, asked for one as soon as I started cooking them because they smelled so good and she said that she wants them for dinner and would eat them any time I made them!
There is very very little sodium in these (only from the bread crumbs and turkey sausage, but make your own bread crumbs at home and virtually eliminate the sodium!), they are super yummy and will freeze beautifully.

I ended up getting 21 pretty large meatballs out of this recipe. I added up all of the particulars and at 21 meatballs, this recipe comes out to almost 3 WW points each. If you made the meatballs smaller, maybe an inch across, you would reduce this to 2 points each.

This would probably be very good with mushroom chopped in it and zucchini.

I will serve this over whole wheat pasta with a homemade sauce. I will take 2 meatballs and my pasta and sauce tomorrow and have a 10-point lunch. WELL, worth it.

I have a wicked good chili recipe with ground turkey and lots of veggies in the crockpot. Can't wait for cold weather for crockpot cooking. Or cooking for dummies, as I call it.

This is what I had for dinner.

The chicken breast strips that Tyson sells, with a sprinkle of garlic salt cooked with frozen crinkle cut carrots with thyme and crushed red pepper and I had creamy chicken flavored rice. I just added a little bit of water to the pan and let the chicken and carrots simmer in the garlic salt, thyme and red pepper. It came out very flavorful and very yummy. I had to small helpings of it and I still have enough for dinner tomorrow night...

Have a great day!

Zimmy

that sounds delicious. i had a salad today and did my daily workout routine of 1 mile on the treadmill and 100 curls at 40 lbs plus i added 25 situps at the end. now to just stay away from the crap in the vending machine at work tonight.

Good Evening HD,

It was and I just got back from a power walk and it felt good. I have been cooking extra and taking the leftovers to work with me.

Have a great night at work,

Zimmy

I like bison. I buy a small package for 5 bucks. No hormones, etc. Do you know bison has less fat and higher protein? I use it to make soft shell tacos and a fantastic bakes ziti heavy with meat sauce. I know meat isn't good for me but I have days when I just have to have it. :)

My abs, ass and thighs are sore from staying busy. I'm not working out really but adding things to my routine chores. I must fill up at least 10 buckets of water a day. So I lift them a few times. I squat some while i vacuum the 50 pounds of dog hair here! lol- I clean, drag the mop, add a few extra movements. Cleaning house burns lots of calories so as long as I keep my house clean I'll stay in shape? lol But damn I hate housework.

I had a little stomach virus and didn't juice a few days. I felt it. I feel like wonder woman when I juice my greens!

This morning I grabbed some cute denim capris to wear to work. I didn't realize until I went to zip and button them that I had pulled them up already zipped and buttoned. :|

weekly weight watchers weigh in today. down 3.2lbs this week! How the hell did that happen???

OMG I love it when this happens. Last Dec I could pull my jeans on and off without unzipping. I had a brain fart and gained back 10 pounds. But I'm working on it now!

OHhhhh and I order Zumba! I just got the shipping notice.

AMAZING LOSS! That is a GREAT number for a week! I wish I had pulled that number!

My loss this week was 1.3. I'm happy with that but damn, I was hoping it was just a tiny bit more so I could celebrate going into a completely different number bracket!

Congrats Tura!

I'm -2.5lbs this week, which makes a nice change since I've had smaller numbers recently. And I've no idea how it happened, it was so scorching-ly hot last week I missed most of my longer aerobic walks.

I need to do my measurements later because I'm really more interested in tracking my progress in inches, rather than pounds.

I'm trying to make long term healthy *lifestyle* changes. And I find if I put too much emphasis on the numbers on the scale and it impacts how I feel about myself and the level of motivation I have.

So instead I've set myself a few small challenges: I have some "aspirational" clothes I'd like to fit in again. A pair of jeans, a couple of t-shirts, a dress.

Congratulations to everyone for all of these successes!!!

I've only been tracking one measurement since I started WW......right around my belly (crossing over the belly button). I measured this morning, and it's down 3.25 inches. That's such an amazing amount in my mind.

My mid-section, even with that loss, is still not where I want it to be. But damn.... 3.25 inches ago it sure must've been even further away from where I want it to be!! It's all relative, huh?

I'm going to go ahead and start my upper body weight program even though I haven't reached my goal weight. I'm just getting impatient. I have to keep reminding myself that since I'm a little saint when it comes to my food points/diet, the weight I might gain will definitely be muscle weight.

I'm also going to do a chest measurement and track that.

The weight program begins tomorrow. I'm doing weights 3 x per week, cardio and situps 5 x per week, and taking Mondays and Thursdays off.

Here we go......

if you're having trouble staying focus watch these movies on netflix instant play

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead

or

Deconstructing Supper

I'm reading Omnivore's Dilemma -not about weght loss but sure makes you look at food differently!

sometimes thats what it takes

First off im am proud of everyone of you who have lost weight or inches and staying on the program of choice...you all rock.I love the suport we are all giveing each other thrue this quest for better liveing wic will alter our lives for the very best.
This week im takeing a slow down approach for a while with my exersiseing,I have been going to the gym and busting butt to get rid of any weight I can,inches included.My sciatica has flaired up so my back and hips are really sore as well as burning a lot,im still rideing the bike and useing all the stuff I was useing but with less vigor and weight on the machines..I am surprised It took this long to flair up so I must be doing something right,even my shoulders and neck have held up nicely..sore yes,hurt no.Tonight im haveing a roast slow cooked with veggies I can eat cooked with it,no bread tho.