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Good Morning Healthies.. i started my Running Program yesterday, so exciting! i train 3 times a week, so week 1 it's one minute of walking, one minute of running, 10 sets of each... (i did 15 though, oops, i didn't read it properly but thats okay by me, heh.) i DID it.. So i need to do that 2 more times in the next 6 days, and i am registering myself for a Marathon in August, that some girls from the gym are also training for.. How exciting is that?? yaay! ~~~ In other news, with thanks to Candace - i have created a blog which will talk about my weight loss journey as well as the addiction & eating disorder side of it too.. i've linked her on my blog as well (thank you Candace for allowing me) .. She's quite inspirational and gotta say, helps motivate me to keep going myself... And the blogging and putting it out there in turns helps remotivate myself too.. Tonight i wanna work on a fb page for it, and by the way Candace loved your post on the weight loss journey and being in a relationship.. So happy to see your smiles these days too! ♥ http://a-sylly-journey.blogspot.com/ is my link... ~~~ The other day, Mr Mtn and i made some delicious healthy pizzas for my birthday, making our own chicken sausage from ground chicken, and put it on pita bread with veggies and topped with feta cheese (well He used mozzarella) ... Talk about delicious! We'd be happy to share what We did if ya's would like, they're pretty simple to make and yummy yummy yummy. Weigh in isn't until March 1st for me -- so happy to see posts in here again.. & seeing how you are all doing.. ♥ |
Jo darlin,
Try taking your measurements, i bet you are in a place right now where you are building muscle and losing inches.. Especially if you are noticing a difference in the way clothes fit still and working out as hard as you are.. In the next little while, your weight loss will continue, don't get discouraged! You got this ! ♥ Tonya ((((hugggz)))) You & D'Anna have been in Mtn's and i's thoughts continuously & We've been sending positive energy your way.. Emotional eating will happen, and you are very aware of it and you know you'll get back on track.. It's difficult to even have to think of that stuff in a difficult time like that.. Be easy on yourself sweetness, ♥ so happy you are shaking it off and not being hard on yourself, & moving forward healthy journeywise.. love & hugs to you both from Us & if ya's need anything, let us know. |
One of the girls in my small group was telling us about this run...
Feeling Dirty? You know you want to go and play in the mud... http://www.kissmedirty.com/denver.html Mind you this one is for Denver but you can go to the main page and find the one that is nearest to you... I think I am going to see if some of the women from my small group would like to try the ones in Utah too since they are the same driving distance as Denver... Let's all go and have some dirty fun... then we can post our pictures... |
Good Morning Everyone,
It has been very hectic for me the last two weeks. I am now working at the school and I survived Valentines Day with only having one cupcake :) I have been eating the same and having so much fun! I went to Epcot on Sunday and walked around for about four hours! Jo, your right about your body not wanting to loose anymore weight. I've been on this roller coaster for about a year now. Tonya, my heart goes out to you and D'Ray. I gained most of my weight after losing my dad. Depression hit me hard and it's something that I am still dealing with. Just go with the flow and even though it's been almost ten years since my dad passed, I still allow myself to cry. Hugs :) Zimmeh |
Hey all!!
I haven't been around, but I have been on track :) I did not weigh in last weekend, and I also can not on Sunday but my home scale shows no change. A little loss would be nice. I am going to be more diligent on my tracking and start ezersicing more. My roommate is leaving next weekend (ya!) so I am gonna use that space for my equipment and do some videos in there. Have a great weekend All!!!!! Hugs |
Apparently my mini meltdown last weekend worked. This morning I was a pound lower.
I've always been an advocate of calorie cycling. For me that means I range between 1000 and 1500 calories - going up and down. The theory is the body doesn't "get used" to a set caloric intact and thus doesn't slow down metabolism. Well. This time around what I had to do was eat to maintenance (ok, a hundred or so above) for a couple of days in a row and it seems to have triggered the metabolism again. I just wig out when I eat to maintenance - I feel I'm going to gain weight or go backwards - or lose momentum.. etc etc. But yeah - how I lost weight before - is not how my body wants to lose weight this time around. Adaptation to the theories is in progress... |
I try not to stress eat. I pack healthy snacks..... I do really well at the beginning of the week. And then Friday comes. And all of my deadlines stack up. And. Well. Crap. ... Someone brings doughnuts. And someone else orders pizza. And I can smell the pizza. See the donuts. Actually HEAR the FOOD CALLING TO ME. ... Ok, maybe that's just the low growl of my stomach...... argh! ... Xanax and salad. Seems like a reasonable combo right? Cute little pill taken like an after dinner mint... keeps me going... almost keeps me out of the McD's drive thru........ OK, ranting doesn't seem to be helping. Maybe I'll go for a walk...
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Hi healthies :)
It was meatloaf night tonight and I have to tell you....I'm loving this pan. http://www.yourstoreonline.net/id204...atloaf_pan.jpg I've never been a fan of ground turkey....and I love the traditional meatloaf that's 2/3 ground beef and 1/3 ground pork. The problem, of course, is there's too much fat. I buy lean meat, but still....fat. This pan actually works the way they advertise it on tv. The fat drains into the bottom as it cooks, and the meatloaf lifts out....not greasy, not sitting in fat. The other advantage is that it also doesn't get mushy on the bottom. Seriously good meatloaf. :chef2: |
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If anyone is low carbing: I was craving "regular" food so bad so my dad who is an experimenter came up with the best pizza!
I am sure you have heard of the cauliflower crust pizza? Well try spaghetti squash instead; just keep it kinda thin. It is freakin delicious and it gets rid of my craving for bad stuff. I'm another one who isn't losing lbs right now but my body size is melting away. All I am doing is walking and the ball. Keep up the good work out there!! |
I found another Mud run... wait for it...
Dirty Girl... They have more locations in the east than any where else. http://www.godirtygirl.com/ |
If anyone is doing the Weight Watchers stuff, and even if you aren't i've loved this site for years..maybe you already know about it but it's one of the few that Weight Watchers hasn't sued for listing food points..
www.DWLZ.com it's free and full of info an inspiration. |
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I find I have terrible trouble late night/wee hours of morning when I'm trying to focus and read for class. I've tried limiting myself to water or other no calorie drinks, but that doesn't "do it" for me, and very shortly I'm snacking on anything especially the crunchy/salty snacks. I'm also trying to brush my teeth, but when I find myself fighting sleep than I just go to bed then. I know I need more sleep, but it is soooo hard to shut down my brain to relax and rest. Anyway, I'll give it another try tonight here's hoping for a return to sanity. |
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I do try to use only egg whites and may substitute egg whites for the whole eggs, which would decrease the fat/saturated fat content. Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust Recipe Makes 8 servings pizza crust Ingredients 3 cups spaghetti squash, cooked 1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded 2 eggs Directions: Remove liquid from squash. add eggs and cheese and mix well. Press into 9 X 13" glass baking dish and bake at 350 for 10 minutes (I bake longer). add cheese, veggie, meat or whatever you like and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until golden brown. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 70.1g Amount Per Serving Calories 113 From Fat 75 % Daily Value* Total Fat 8.3g13% Saturated Fat 4.8g24% Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 69mg23% Sodium 153mg6% Total Carbohydrates 2.9g1% Sugars 0.1g Protein 6.9g Vitamin A 6% • Vitamin C 1% Calcium 17% • Iron 2% * Based on a 2000 calorie diet Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation. Good points Very low in sugar High in calcium High in phosphorus Read more: http://caloriecount.about.com/spaghe...#ixzz1nUSuKVCg |
Good morning healthies :)
Well my scale is still stuck, but I'm not going to complain. My body is definitely changing shape and muscles I haven't used (and in some cases didn't know I had) are toning up and getting stronger. My pants are looser...even my pajamas...some of them to the point of bagginess and hanging on me. So...staying the course....working out 3 times a week, drinking lots of water, generally sticking to my healthier diet....just my new way of being me. :cheesy: I hear you on the stress eating Prudence...that's my trickiest situation and time of day. I have found crunching helps....anything that makes lots of noise and takes lots of chewing....celery, carrots, cucumber, radishes, jicama (which is also kind of starchy sweet and satisfies a little of the sweet tooth somehow). Hugs to you all! |
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Take the large portabella mushrooms (I marinate mine in lite italian dressing for a min. or so, so they don't burn) and you decide, cap up or cap down on a grill or grill pan (both work well) then just make them up as small pizza's. OMG! They are so good. |
STUCK! My scales are stuck! They've been stuck for over a month now with the same 4 pounds. Granted, I am eating more junky foods that I should and not moving enough.
This week, one of my girlfriends and I are going to make 3 dates to work out together. There's a great facility in town where we get a work discount (only $17 a month when it usually costs over $80!). This place has all the equipment you could want, an indoor track, a pool, and even a sauna/steamroom. We're excited and I'm ready to send this 4 pounds into oblivion!! |
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Another stuck scale here.
Going to pay better attention to portions, even though I am mostly eating healthy. |
When that scale is stuck, increasing your water intake daily by at least 12 oz, quite often helps getting over that plateau.
I'm very glad that I take measurements, in addition to weighing myself weekly. Measurements are a crude way of tracking fat loss, which I'm more concerned about, than my actual weight. There were some weeks when I lost only one pound but I lost almost four inches, so between the two, I am able to keep from getting discouraged. The past four weeks have been difficult for me, but I lost four pounds and 5.25". I am now able to wear slacks that I couldn't a year ago, I feel great. |
late night muncher here, i find i sleep well when i've had a little cereal or crackers and milk before bed, but i know it's bad.
i read Oprah's weight loss book long ago and she was at a plateu, her coach had her not eat after 6. She still ate the same amount, just not after 6 except for water and one piece of fruit. It worked, she said it started dropping like crazy. Just food for thought. |
Decided to make the "mushroom lasagna" into a decadent indulgence Sunday evening meal.. and here's what I got.
Decided to instead of trying to make the portabella into "noodles" - to just fill each cap with the makings of a mini lasagna. So I got some marinara, skim ricotta, chicken sausage (apple and maple flavor), and 4 cheese reduced fat mix... Total calories per cap: 330. Here they are prepared before cooking. I did: Cap, Marinara, Ricotta, Sausage, Marinara, Cheese sprinkles. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ngrediants.jpg Then I stuck 'em in the oven for about 35 minutes on 300. For the rest of the meal I made a side salad with carrots, cucumbers, peppers, grape tomatoes (38 cal) and a light ranch dressing (80 cal), a slice of lite garlic toast (130 cal), a 10 ounce skinny desert pear margarita (glass shown +1 refill) (245 cal), and a snack cup of sugar free tapioca pudding (70 cal). All told = 893 calories. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...esentation.jpg Final verdict - AWESOME! Though I will look for ground sausage next time instead of links (they didn't have any low cal ground at the Publix and I was in a hurry). If you want to have a dinner where you feel you are spoiling yourself - but you don't want to tip the scales in the calorie department - this is a great dinner! And it was easy to prepare! About 15 minutes prep and 30 minutes oven time. |
Hey Healthies!
It's been quite a while since I was in. I figured an update was in order. Fortunately there isn't much to report. I have now been primarily in maintenance going into month 5 now. For a while I was afraid of taking any days off from exercise for fear of possible regaining. After having tried it several times now, I take off a few days every couple of weeks without any problem or gain. It's great to see how well everyone is doing. I still read the thread regularly and keep up with you all. Keep up the great work! :theisland: |
Good Morning Healthies ♥ A day off for me - finally! And a gym day, for sure.. i am heading there this afternoon.. i have a Body Combat class at 530 and a Zumba class at 630, yaaay!! Also need to do my running for my running program.. i do this 3 times a week. Today, i am thinking about taking some progress pictures, it's something i haven't been doing and had it in my head that i would wait until i got to whatever my desired weight would be... However, kind of changing my mind on that.. Last night *this will sound SO silly, LOL* but i was getting changed and i caught sight of my backside in the mirror, and i actually stopped and admired it before pulling on my pants... i actually haven't LOOKED at my backside since 315 lbs, and at 223 (last weigh in) i am amazed at the difference.. And after i got dressed, i had to go back and admire it again - though i feel completely silly saying so, it's more about the fact i was admiring my bare hiney and LIKING what i see.. Such a huge difference, and finally feeling proud of myself for what i have accomplished so far, that felt amazing.. i was teary-eyed and completely thankful no one caught me.. It *must* have been a sight!! heheh... i still really struggle with looking in the mirror and seeing the 315 lb girl looking back at me, very hard to shake that mentality off (if i ever will) so love that i am finding ways to celebrate my accomplishments! Especially where i still have a ways to go, but it will motivate me to keep going & no worries, NO backside pictures LOL! Hope you are all too! Go check out your bare backsides! hehehe... love to you all - have a healthy day! And for those of you who have plateau'd, so proud of you for looking at it positively.. and recognizing the changes in your body, because i know it can be so easy to get discouraged, but it's important to see the changes are still happening and eventually you will move off that plateau.. You are either building muscle, or your body needs a little more of a change, whatever the case it *will* happen! i moved off my plateau and i'm sure i'll hit more.. Just keep going!! ♥ |
I strongly strongly STRONGLY recommend progress pictures.
There are just days where you don't see it, don't feel it, all your friends will sound "rehearsed" (not their fault) and there's just nothing like hard cold pictures to show the truth. Even if they're one of the hardest things you'll do at the beginning lol. |
It's true Tawse, it will be one of the hardest things to do..
i was such a hider, at my highest weight, i would take pictures that were face shots only.. and it's been a slow progress in finally allowing pictures of my full body.. That shame and embarrassment i still carry around with me.. (& these things are SO hard to admit, sometimes but i'm a firm believer in hard honesty to work through stuff like this...) helps me forgive myself. And soooo trying to shake that off still - i am still petrified of how people look at me, and if they'll laugh at me or are judging me - and i know that all comes from the negative mindset i was in (and currently still trying to work through).. Hell, looking in the mirror is progress for me.. i used to look at one certain area at a time, never a full look myself up and down lookover.. But now i can look myself over, and actually admire that image looking back at me, and that feels great! While i'm SO stinkin' proud of the weight i've lost so far, it's hard to not get caught up in that mumbo jumbo and i need to stop - definitely trying! So it's about taking small steps to win the love for myself back, and trust that i am so deserving of this.. That step feels huge though! But, i'm going to do it, because you are right, the pictures will show the truth and hopefully will help me celebrate my ass off! |
Another thing I recommend - but is very hard due to the idiocity of the medical field...
Getting your blood taken at the beginning of your weight loss. Running a complete blood eval. Then checking it once a year after. I know my triglycerides were above 300 before I started my 100 pound weight loss back in 2006... by the end of the first year my triglycerides were down to 35. That's it. Thirty-Freakin-Five. Those are results that don't lie. Those are results that tell you that you ARE saving your own life... and damn they're fun to brag about ;) lol |
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i do know being off my high blood pressure medication is such a win.. i'm still beaming from that one, truly..and feeling healthier overall, the end to the aches & pains , the shortness of breath, all the different things i struggled with so much.. i will be seeing the doctor in the next few weeks! And 35, wow..just wow! Thank you for the positive encouragement & suggestions.. That is truly why i *LOVE* this thread & checking in with you all.. :awww: |
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About a 6 months ago I moved into an older historical building, upstairs. The stairs are high and steep. Moving in sucked (but that's another story). About a month ago, I just happened to catch a glimpse of my behind and holy crap...was I surprised! The daily stair routine has been doing some great work, all while I wasn't looking. I became extremely motivated to finish the job; I thought if just stairs could do this what about walking? What about working out, what about...? I am back on a plan, and this time have added the workout. For the first time in a very long time, I see results and have more than hope :-) Admiring your body can help give you the motivation to take better care of it. |
Back on track!!
Feeling ALIVE today and planning to walk after work. How many calories does chair dancing burn? Lol |
it's only a couple of pounds i'm sure but my pants felt a LOT better when i put them on today as opposed to just a week ago
when you are short a few pounds makes a BIG difference :) i am tracking everything on the Fitness Pal App and wow what a nice way to check in to see if you are on track or not. Everything is listed you just find what you want and hit *add*, even calculates your sugars etc and whether they are within the daily guidelines |
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It really is amazing and I am sure you could lower the amount of cheese. My dad adds parmesan. You could even use a low fat cheese. |
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So I ate two processed dinners today but sometimes when you're busy you just have to do what you do. This was my menu today: Egg "McMuffin" for breakfast made with: 100 calorie Thomas english muffin Turkey sausage patty 1/4 c egg beaters with black pepper and basil Snack: Banana Spicy V8 Lunch: Healthy Choice meal Sugar Free chocolate pudding Snack: Fuji Apple Dinner: Healthy choice meal I walked for 25 minutes after work at a brisk pace and my legs are hurting! |
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I got off track this past weekend :( ... I'm back on track today!!
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I have not posted on this thread as of yet....but here I go!
Last month I had a trip from Spokane to Berlin, Germany then home again for three days before I was off to my annual company meeting, which is actually a three-day cruise to the Bahamas. The trip to Berlin, Germany was for work and included getting into a van with 5 men crammed into a van and me. Surprisingly, I was the smallest of the group. Just from the 9 1/2 hour flight over and the terrible weather both my legs were aching and my knees were just unbearably stiff and sore. It took me the whole 3 days that I was at home before I went on my cruise to be able to get the swelling in my ankles down. But since I had to take another flight from Phoenix, Arizona through Charlotte to Miami there was another 7 hours straight basically sitting still in coach. The whole time I was on the cruise I was uncomfortable with my legs hurting and the swelling in my ankles. Some of you will remember that I had that issue during the reunion. As soon as I got back to Arizona I looked up the Tucson Medical Weight loss clinic and I went ahead and made an appointment to see what this hCG diet was all about. I am now taking daily hCG tablets and I am down to approximately 500 cal per day. Since February 3, I have lost a total of 23 pounds. I have my 1st follow-up checkup at the end of this week and I am hoping to have lost a couple more pounds by then. Already I am no longer taking Vicodin on a daily basis and my blood pressure has been normal every day since the start of this. I am told that I should hit my goal weight sometime in June of this year if I am vigilant and stay on the diet. My breathing is not so labored, I am actually already doing 45 min. a day on on a recombinant stationary bicycle and every other day I'm doing 30 min. light weights training. I hope to be posting here periodically to let you know how everything is going. Also I'm trying to give up smoking, but I think I'll lose all the weight first and then give that a go. I am down to 6 to 7 cigarettes a day where I used to smoke at least a pack to a pack and a half a day. Well done to those of you who are on the road to healthy weight loss! I hope to be counted amongst all of us who have lost weight when we see each other again at the reunion. :cigar2: |
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Well tomorrow is the very first day that I go back to gym after being away 3 weeks due to trying to get rid of the bronchitis that I had for awhile and while I'm really nervous I'm also kind of excited too. I have to admit that even those times when I would rather not go and deal with weights and such, those are the days that I need them more than anything. Getting and staying motivated are really hard things for me to do but I just have to keep going and know that I am finally working towards being where I wanna be and that's in a healthier lifestyle that includes losing weight and actually having a life (something that I haven't really ever had before).
I've also already made an appointment with my disability worker next week so that I can start getting ready to hopefully find a job, because I really just need to get the ball rolling. I will be turning 32 years old next month and I don't have anything to show for it, so I figure its time to show the world that there is someone who wants to be part of everyday life and that I will no longer use my past excuses to stay hidden in the shadows. I have an opinion, I have a right to be in the moment and I certainly have every right to have a life of my own ~ I'm reaching for the stars and I will not stop until I have succeeded in everything I set my mind out to do :-) |
Dose of reality...
Hey Healthies!!!
I got a diagnosis today of borderline diabetic. It didn't strike me as hard to hear or even serious. I thought well this isn't so terrible right? It isn't cancer, and its not a terminal disease so what's the big deal? As the day went on I kept coming back to ask myself the question why doesn't this diagnosis concern me? Others see it as a serious situation to the point that they are worried about my health... how is that possible?? I'm not sick... or am I? Isn't my body trying to tell me to pay attention? What will it take for me to choose me?? In recovery they say the first step to healing is to acknowledge there is a problem. Well folks I'm here to say I have a problem. I am on the verge of diabetes and all the side-effects of that disease. I need to recognize this is a serious life threatening condition. I have 3 months to make positive lifestyle changes before I go back for blood tests again. I know I've made a great beginning by coming to this thread and seeking the love/support/encouragement each of you offer. The next thing is to join Weight Watchers to get on a consistent food plan. I have a good start on working out, but I am eager to find a buddy for real time workouts in the East Bay of Northern California. If you know anyone and can make a connection please do that... really I need a workout buddy!!! Thank you all for being here and all that you do for me, and each other. |
Couple of things - up to 18.5 pounds lost now. Yay!
And for those interested, the mushroom lasagna caps mentioned above - nuke VERY well for left over lunches. :D That is all! Hope everyone has a great and healthy day!! |
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