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Day to day changes aren't indicators as much as long-term change. Comparing day 1 to day 2 might say a lot about where you are in your cycle, retaining fluid, and foods that cause bloating—temporary changes—but comparing day 1 to day 10 could say something about permanent change. I gain as much as four pounds before my period. I can start out with comfortable clothes in the morning and while eating sensibly, experience bloating that makes my waistband pinch by the end of any given day, and I can have a difference of two pounds from day to day. It makes me feel crazy, like I'm not in control. But if I compare numbers over the longer periods of time, I feel reassured that my efforts are making slow, healthy, long-term change happen. That's also how I get myself to stop beating myself up, if I binge on any given day. I tell myself, It was a bad day, but it was a day out of ten good days. That often (but not always), makes me feel better. I think it sounds like you're in a good place. What's your goal? Are you fairly close to it? |
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For breakfast this morning, I had a banana, a handful of unsalted almonds, and a piece of whole wheat toast with a sandwich slice of sharp cheddar cheese on it. Now I'm drinking coffee. Last night I was really proud of myself. After not being able to find an Italian restaurant that had good salads, we went to a Persian restaurant and I had a grilled veggie kabob and basmati rice. I ate about 3/4ths of a cup of rice, and didn't touch the bread on the table or have dessert. :) And I was very, very full. I've noticed that the less I overeat, the more full I feel when I eat sensibly. Have a great day! (PS, it must be great to live in Florida, fruit-wise!) |
Banana, toast with honey, my vitamins and, the best part, a cup of coffee :)
Someone made a comment about how one's stomach shrinks when we get into the habit of reducing the portions we eat. I have to agree with this. The portion sizes at most restaurants are enough for two meals. I use to clean my plate. Since cutting back on the amount I consume I can't do this anymore and just box it up for lunch the next day. |
Aha!! I was the ONLY one at the gym this morning.....no one to bug me in the circuit or waiting for the elliptical.. The Freckles wanted the dawg park so here we are.... |
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Especially when I have the whole pool to myself. I have always wanted my very own private pool... :-) |
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In fact many restaurant portions are even more than for 2! Super Size Me was a terrific movie, I bought it when it came out as I working as a health educator/advocate/liason. I bought it and made sure every RN and health educator (who were usually Masters level or beyond) got to see it. It made such a huge impact on me. Really illuminates the addictive quality of much of what we consume. I know food is most certainly mood altering for me, anyways! |
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:) I've got a ways to go. Again. I've lost this 30lbs already and it came back on me. I always weigh myself at the same time and always after using the restroom and before I eat breakfast so it minimizes the fluctuations that, as you mentioned, do happen. My highest weight was 178, so getting back down under the 170 mark is important to me. It takes my weight out of the 'danger, danger Will Robinson' level and goes back down to level orange or something. |
I was in Hawai'i in Dec, and the fresh pineapple was sooo wonderful and only 99 cent each!!
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I get paid this week, thinking fresh pineapple will be in my cart...
I am so easily suggestable, sometimes~ Did anyone see 60 minutes tonight, the story about Sugar was exactly on target imo. The key for me is less processed, minimal processing if possible, no processing. It is sort of an off shoot of Paleo, fresh, organic and lots of colour. anyone else positively addicted to organic frozen blueberries? I swear they are better than any ice cream I have ever had in my life! They will also be in my cart. All the usual suspects. I hear there is a bumper crop of strawberries and I can eat them til I get sick I love em so. But today I my stomach has really shrunk, so I will not be eating them the way I used to eat em. the Greeks were right as usual, Moderation in All Things... even moderation~ does that mean I have to share my pineapple?:blink: |
I saw the 60minute report... this is what I think ::; I am a history buff, I brought a 1777 home back to almost original inside and out., I was in Rev.war re-enactment group. I have read and studied the 18th century for many years. Why I bring this up is because i have also read about food and diet. The only sweeteners were honey (limited) and cane sugar brought here from the West Indies. There were a few other sweet things from the garden, now used to make stevia. Cancer was as prevalent then as it is now! Although there were no preservatives, salt was used to preserve meats and fish. Imagine the salt intake!! People were not as heavy then because of two reasons. Everyone worked hard! I made many meals in a hearth, and that kind of cooking is time consuming and back breaking work. People ate what was in season, and in moderation. Corn was the size of a mans thumb, not like it is today. The only fresh meat all year was chicken, duck, partridge, goose and then only when there were too many males, or a hen was too old to lay eggs anymore.Hogs and beef were butchered in the fall. Lambs late spring. Wild animals when they could be hunted. No one drank water, they made mede and beer, and you could drink the beer all day and not get drunk, like beer today. People burned off what they ate. They also ate a lot of butter and animal fats, and breads. One pot meals were the norm, they would just add more stuff to it each morning. Our food is over processed to the point that they re-add vitamins ! Our fresh foods are covered in pesticides! I guess the lesson is to do the best you can. Take charge of what you and those you love eat.The less sugar you eat the more sweet a fresh carrot will taste! Good food costs more, that is sad to me. I think we feel the need to "feel full" after we eat, and that is not good for us. Our stomach expects it. Listen to your body, its the best we can do.
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My dang hormones are wacky! I am glad that IslandScout posted about weight gain before periods because this month's "ladytime" meant that my scales were UP UP UP. Four pounds seems to be the magic number!
My plan for this week is to hit the gym every single night with lots of cardio and weights on my arms. They keep it pretty warm in the gym which means I will be sweating like a pig but I kinda like it because I feel like my workout is worth more! Best of luck to everyone here on this week's journey. This week: Something I will do differently = More gym time! Something I will keep the same = Lots of fresh fruit and water! Something that will motivate me = Weigh in next Sunday. Goal is to lose the 4 pounds that the lady business brought on! |
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And, you're not alone. My hormones are all messed up too. I get my "lady business" or I don't get my "lady business" WTF? Well, it's the wonderful world of hormones...Damn those hormonal bastids!:rant: |
Good Morning Everyone,
This is what I will be having today: Breakfast: Chobani Greek yogurt 8oz Chocolate SoyMilk 8oz of French Roast coffee 2 coffee mate creamer tubs Lunch: Southwestern corn Alexia French roll Dinner: 3oz chicken breast cutlet with bread crumb and Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top-baked- Southwestern corn Alexia French roll Snacks: Small slice of apple pie-I will eat the apples out of it- :) Fruit |
Ugh, worst 5 days ever.. I threw my back out and I guess the diet followed ..
I've gained 4 f'n pounds ... I can't stand long enough to cook. I can't sit long enough to eat... So blah .. I'm just bitchy thank you for listening :| |
Monday morning....ugh! Some of us are lucky enough that we don't have to deal with the "lady business" any longer...... This weather is crazy! One day it's 90 and the next 60..... I know, I know.....some people would really relish seeing 60 degrees...but it is a 30 degree change..... I have not yet made it out to the bike on the patio.... A client from NJ had me up and testing at the butt crack of dawn..... Hang in there all..... One way or another we will all get through this... and reach our goals!! Have a good week! :cowbooy: |
Doing the math...
I got on the scales this morning and found I was up a pound a half. So that's four down, one and a half up—or I can look at it as, two and a half down.
I was telling someone else, it's the long-term changes that matter, not the day-to-day. So I'm trying to heed my own sage words... grrrrr.... I'm going to try and eat less bread, more carrots; less yogurt, more turkey cold cuts, etc. this week. And I'm going out to dinner tonight, always a challenge; it's one of my favorite old restaurants in the West Village, with very, very good food—blackened salmon, that kind of good. I will not fill up on bread before the meal. I will not fill up on bread before the meal. I will not fill up on bread before the meal. Wish me luck!!! |
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another thing I was remembering about portion sizes are restaurants... my best friend loves to split an entree with her gf. It is very sweet, sort of romantic, imo. Another good friend always asks for a take out box when she orders and as soon as the food is on the table, she puts at least half of it in the container for another meal. Saves money and you can still enjoy the tastes, the ambience and good company. |
Hi Healthies!
I had a 2-hour workout at the gym tonight and my arms are JELLY! I did 25 minutes on the treadmill, 10 minutes on the elliptical, and 150 reps on arms, shoulders, and back. Also, did you all know that Subway has a special now that you can buy one get one sandwich free if you do it before 9am??? I might do this one day if I am running late for work. I can get a breakfast sandwich and then a free one for lunch and they have a ton of healthy options!! |
does anyone use cooking oil and what kind?
anyone hear of Rice Bran Oil? .. better than olive oil? Used for centuries in Asia, Rice Bran oil contains the most nutritious elements from rice, including the dynamic fight fighting duo Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fats that can help you trim and tighten your waistline. Also found in Rice Bran oil is a super fat-fighting plant phyto-chemical called Gamma Oryzanol that forces your cells to burn excess sugar in your bloodstream... ...this means sugar does NOT hang out in your bloodstream as long, nor get deposited on your hips and belly! Rice Bran Oil also has a healthy amount of omega 6 fatty acids, which actually help you feel full sooner resulting in eating less and helps decrease your appetite without dangerous drugs. If that weren't enough to get excited about, it's also packed with Vitamin E & health-promoting antioxidants. Fight fat with fat... and win! I know it probably sounds crazy, but one of the hardest things to realize is that your body fat actually burns easier in the presence of the right HEALTHY Fats... ...Your body actually needs these fats like Rice Bran oil to lose weight maximally. Now, trying this Rice Bran oil out is a no-brainer because it's super easy to use, cooks food well, and gives it a nice, colorful lite and unique taste. People are even using it to replace butter and getting it to pass with a full house of super picky eaters. You don't know any of those do you? ;-). Rice Bran also has a higher cooking temperature and you can cook up 490 degrees before it begins to smoke (that's 130 higher than olive oil... nice). Zero to Hero Fitness, LLC |
Good Morning Everyone,
I had a good day yesterday. I ate only what I brought to work and still had calories left over. Today I am having: Breakfast: Chobani Greek yogurt 8oz of soymilk 8oz of coffee 1 tsp of creamer Lunch: Boars Head 28% low sodium bologna-3oz- I slice of Swiss cheese 1 tsp Spicy brown mustard Arnold rye sandwich thin Dinner: Open Snacks: Greek yogurt Vanilla pudding Zimmeh |
Cuz We're soooooo Bootylicious Babyyyyyyyyyyy....
That made me think of singing this verse over and over. It kinda sticks in your head all day once you start singing it. :canadian:
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq...6uplo1_500.jpg [QUOTE=Medusa;557932]Hi Healthies! I had a 2-hour workout at the gym tonight and my arms are JELLY!QUOTE] |
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Hazelnut coffee http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...gL._SL110_.jpg I am back to swimming in the morning. Tried the exercise walking thing and the broken ankle & foot screamed at my hip and said otherwise. Thus, the pool is safest right now, plus taking the stairs at work, shadow boxing to a video at home, and Wiiiiiiii at my friend's. I have been off track for about 6 months, so need to catch up one meal at a time. |
Don't forget to streeeeeeetttttcccchhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
If you *are* working out and even if you're having trouble getting with the program, don't forget to stretch. I do a good, thorough 15-20 minute stretching routine everyday......sometimes twice a day.......and even just doing that makes a difference in how you feel. It is a definite difference-maker for me! I start from the bottom and work my way up.......nothing gets overlooked. Have a good day, make good choices, and smile from the inside out!! :D |
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Healthy fats are wonderful good eats! It is another reason that avocado and coconut oil is so darned good for you and helps you shed the wt. Small/medium chains are good when it comes to fat~ :) |
Tuesday morning......
Here we go..... Yesterday, a 6 am conference call... Never got to the bike yesterday but am making sure I am getting to the gym before this day is out. I am getting close to another weight that ends in a zero.....so I am going to make sure I am right on track and not cheating this week..... Hang in there, keep up the good work. Thanks for the info on the rice bran oil, ruffryder... I think I saw that online somewhwere.... :cowboy: |
B-F Sparkers Unite!
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I want an update. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care, Di |
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Breakfast: Smoothie made with almond milk, banana, peanut butter, ice, and low-fat yogurt = 5 ww points Mid-morning snack: Large spicy hot v8 = 4WW points Lunch: Progresso light soup Southwest Vegetable = 4 WW points Afternoon snack: Banana and apple = 0 points Pre-Gym snack: Pumpkin and flax granola bar = 4 WW points Dinner tonight: Probably a lean cut of leftover steak and some steamed veggies. Guestimating 8 WW points there. This is only 25 points for the day and I get 42 but I am trying to break my plateau so will try this for a few days to see what happens. |
I felt relaxed and in charge of my intake at dinner last night. Instead of the salmon, which comes with rich mashed potatoes etc., I had a fancy salad the probably had too many beans, too much corn and cheese but could have been worse. And I had ONE piece of bread. And one glass of wine.
Today: I feel like I have a big hard baby bump. Stress and depression and menopause and not getting enough sleep are really f***ing with my body. But here's what I had today: Breakfast: Lara bar on the train to work. Lunch: veggie sushi, non-fat yogurt, blueberries. Snack: a few pecans and raisins. Snack at home: blue corn chips Dinner: Grilled chicken from Trader Joe's, plus the GF made eggplant/white beans/tomatoes over pasta and I had a bowl of that. (I would be happier if it hadn't had so many white beans, and if there hadn't been pasta, but what can I say. I don't live alone anymore and I don't get to dictate the menu and I can't resist the smell of food cooking when I'm hungry. Or at least I haven't figured out a way...) I'm beginning to think, I can never control my weight, as long as I live here. Is it possible I can only maintain my weight with external controls? That I really don't have internal controls, and I'm dependent on what's around me, in order to get a grip on my diet? I'm like a reptile that can only control its body temperature by putting itself in warm places—that dependency on the external, for internal change. Okay now I'm comparing myself to a reptile, which is really not a good place to be, so I'm going to get off the computer and end with something positive; that it was nice to log on and see all these positive, happy-cooking, happy-eating, happy-exercising people. Love, IslandScout (you can call me Scout) |
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My work peeps weren't able to go to the gym tonight with me so I went alone.
Wasn't scared or intimidated, just did my process with my headphones on and kept my eyes on the clock. Did 45 minutes of pure cardio with the treadmill, exercise bike, and that rotary arm thing (it looks like a bike but it's for your arms). Had a Subway turkey sandwich on flatbread with lettuce, onion, green pepper, jalapenos, cucumbers, spinach and a little of that sweet onion vinaigrette. Total YUM-ness. P.S. ISLANDSCOUT! I love love love Larabars and had completely forgotten about them until I saw your post! I stopped at the grocery store after Subway and grabbed a sampling of Larabars that I hadn't tried yet. I got coconut cream pie, carrot cake, and banana bread. They all have about 5 WW points but I can eat them on the run for brekkie and such. Great way to change up the food routine! |
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I picked one of these up at the store tonight as well. All I have to say is ONE HUNDRED calories for 1/2 cup and crazy good! http://eating-made-easy.com/wp-conte...oPint_Choc.jpg |
Broke that "zero barrier" barrier this morning! Work the last two days has been a bit of a killer... And at 7 am this morning, I awoke to a phone call from another recruiter who wants me to go to Minnesota for 3 - 6 months to a client whom I don't particularly care for. I told him thanks, but no thanks...... Enjoying my coffee and some strawberries and then off to the gym (my only pair of gym shorts that fit are in the dryer!) We'll be leaving for Austin in just a few days.... I can hardly wait!! :cowboy: |
OMFG, you're kidding!!!! I never knew this existed. You know how I'm in love with the Oikos non-fat fruit on the bottom yogurt....I'm gonna check out my local grocery stores for this because I've never seen this anywhere...Cooool!
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Has anyone done Zumba? One of my favorite professors has been doing it 4 times a week with her daughter and they both look fabulous! Just wondering if you have to be super coordinated or if us two left feet folks have a shot? ;)
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Hi Planeteers I wanted to know those on weight watchers does it work .... do you think it's better to go to the meetings or do it online? I've tried nutri system it's expensive and the food gets boring after awhile ... lemme know pleaseeeeeeeeeee .... :hangloose:
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How do I know all of these amazing secrets? Well good question. I know because... wait for it... I suffered the same malaise. Now for a low low payment... oh wait wrong show.... For the love of your hips and the joy of smiles you should go. Anything that makes me sweat buckets AND smile for 55 minutes... so gets my vote!! Oh and I think it is the main factor for my continued weight loss. Yes, yes I do. :D |
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Back in the day I LOVED jazzersize (yes, I'm old) and loved step aerobics even more! But once they threw in complicated dance moves I was toast. Totally gonna try Zumba! Thanks, foxy!! xoxoxox |
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