Healthy Weight Loss

[Rockinonahigh]

Zimmy..I feel for ya with haveing teeth pulled,years ago I had corrective surgery done after naveing my nose broke a fue times and my jaw bone haveing some spurs at the joint from haveing my head/face banged around rideing bronks/bulls in all girl rodeos...5 surgerys in 4 weeks...was not cool.It took me a while to figure out what I could eat and not eat..u must have the disposition of a saint cause I was a p.o'd bear for a while.

[*Anya*]

I am dancing right now! I have lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah!

Not only that but got into the next decade!

I believe that I shared that I look at each 10 pounds as a decade, rather than the overwhelming amount that I had started with. Much easier mentally to do it that for me.

To tell myself: You can lose 10 pounds! When I accomplish that, I move onto the next 10.

Exercise is key too. I had stopped walking for several months but am back to that again.

When my dogs died I just stopped caring and it was shocking how fast the pounds came back on. I gained back 10 of my 50, in less than 6-months!

I am actually losing the same pounds I already lost damn-it!

Oh well, did it before, will do it again!

Hang in there everyone

[ruffryder]

Good morning everybody.
That sounds like a great meal Pinkie!
Good job everybody on your journeys to healthiness. Some great progress and inspiration.
Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend!

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I am dancing right now! I have lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah!

Not only that but got into the next decade!

I believe that I shared that I look at each 10 pounds as a decade, rather than the overwhelming amount that I had started with. Much easier mentally to do it that for me.

To tell myself: You can lose 10 pounds! When I accomplish that, I move onto the next 10.

Exercise is key too. I had stopped walking for several months but am back to that again.

When my dogs died I just stopped caring and it was shocking how fast the pounds came back on. I gained back 10 of my 50, in less than 6-months!

I am actually losing the same pounds I already lost damn-it!

Oh well, did it before, will do it again!

Hang in there everyone

Wooooooohooo Anya, that is awesome! I love your idea of using 10 pounds as a decade Hey, anything that keeps us motivated... I say do it!

It is so much easier to focus on weight loss in small increments... and 10 pounds at a time is the way to do it! It keeps us from being so overwhelmed thinking "oh crap, I've gotta lose 100 pounds". Yeah, that would certainly sabatoge even the strongest of wills!

We are all proud of you Anya and look forward to seeing more success on your journey!

[JustJo]

My official weigh-in isn't until tomorrow, but I had to jump on the scale this morning because, honestly, I was a little worried.

Last week I spent 4 days sitting in a hotel conference room, eating the breakfast and lunch supplied by the seminar...and trying to eat a healthy dinner.

This week I was 3-1/2 days in AZ at our corporate office, where everyone wants to take me out to lunch and dinner.

And in between I was on planes, in airports, stuck in hotel rooms....and really didn't have access to the healthier stuff I've been living on.

I was nervous....and wildly relieved to see that this morning I weighed exactly the same as I did when I left 2 weeks ago. No loss, but no gain either.

I feel like I dodged a bullet!

[Zimmeh]

Congrats Jo Jo!!!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by JustJo

My official weigh-in isn't until tomorrow, but I had to jump on the scale this morning because, honestly, I was a little worried.

Last week I spent 4 days sitting in a hotel conference room, eating the breakfast and lunch supplied by the seminar...and trying to eat a healthy dinner.

This week I was 3-1/2 days in AZ at our corporate office, where everyone wants to take me out to lunch and dinner.

And in between I was on planes, in airports, stuck in hotel rooms....and really didn't have access to the healthier stuff I've been living on.

I was nervous....and wildly relieved to see that this morning I weighed exactly the same as I did when I left 2 weeks ago. No loss, but no gain either.

I feel like I dodged a bullet!

[Zimmeh]

Thank you Rockin,

I am looking forward to Monday and my friends are keeping me grounded...This is my first step to getting braces in january!

Have a good night,

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Zimmy..I feel for ya with haveing teeth pulled,years ago I had corrective surgery done after naveing my nose broke a fue times and my jaw bone haveing some spurs at the joint from haveing my head/face banged around rideing bronks/bulls in all girl rodeos...5 surgerys in 4 weeks...was not cool.It took me a while to figure out what I could eat and not eat..u must have the disposition of a saint cause I was a p.o'd bear for a while.

[foxyshaman]

So I did pretty good this week. I am one week ahead of the goal I set for November 18. My next goal deadline is Jan 6 for the next 10 pounds. I am actually not too worried about Christmas. Mostly cause I am seriously allergic to chocolate... and lets face it Christmas = chocolate. So voila, instant problem solver. My kids are the beneficiary of the chocolate I get as gifts. Lucky them eh!!

I skipped one Zumba class this week. I took Monday off as a mental health day. Good thing I did because we had our first blizzard of the season Monday. Apparently a 15 minute drive turned into a 2 hour nightmare. However, our next "winter storm warning" was yesterday. It snowed from 7 am straight through to 8:30 pm. I am so glad I can walk to my gym and the classes start right after work. I miss most of the crazy traffic by the time my class ends. Yesterday was Zumba. I love Zumba. Anything that can make me sweat like that AND smile, is ace is my books.

I finally measured. The only measurement that did not change was my chest. I love my girls and I am in no hurry to see them go. I don't remember having thighs like this since I was like way younger. All of my jeans fit different, well most of them don't fit anymore. . I can now pull my favorite ones (well new favorite with the weight loss) off without unzipping them. I was all like...holy moly... or some words like that. I use cleaner language online so readers don't think I am just one major potty mouth. But I have to admit I can be.

Jo congrats on no gain. Sounds like you were relieved. I am so delighted when I come to this forum and see new posts in this thread. I am always excited to see what wonderful accomplishments we have. And how we encourage each other. I am always touched. (And not always in a helmet way either, although....)

So, that is my update. I am going back to work now. I am off to yoga after. And then....ooooohhhh la la I am going to a CD release party for Kate Reid. If you have never heard of her, go to youtube. She is a great songwriter and a pretty darn good singer & oh yeah eye candy for me. Good thing that is not fattening!!

[Cowboi]

Ok...This week has NOT been a good one. Had 2 Thanksgiving dinners, 1 at each hospital. Next week has got to be better!!!! LoL
I did workout everyday this week. Took tonight off, cause my BFF came in. Hope y'all have a fantastic weekend!!!

[Kelt]

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me.

Guess that's off the menu for good.

[Rockinonahigh]

I weighed in today and im still at 248,no gain so im not buged out about it,ive been on some meds for my sinus prob so that may b some of the prob but takeing the meds I am.Im haveing a bit of probs with my back that is keeping me from doing as much as I want to,its like a bear biteing me just below my left kidney,wich runs down the back of my left thigh to the knee.Im iceing and takeing pain meds for it or useing the pain patches I have..bitch needs to go.Im up an dealing with all I have to do but am tired of the whole mess.

[Diavolo]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me.

Guess that's off the menu for good.

Pizza has been off my menu for about 23 years now. I look at as calories I don't waste and money I don't spend. I can make something here that doesn't make me sick, costs a lot less money and has healthy things in it.

[starryeyes]

I needed to eat something after a job really late, and the ONLY thing open was Del Taco (blahhhh). I ordered a chicken burrito, and wow.... it is still sticking with me 2 days later! I feel so bloated and disgusting and it made me remember why I don't eat that garbage anymore. I also went out last night and had too many drinks and crab enchiladas (I only ate half). It did not help the cause. Back to lean meat, brown rice and veggies again to get this show on the road!!

Hugs!!
Starry

[JustJo]

It's amazing how our systems change once we stop eating the bad stuff...

The last two weeks were challenging since I've been in hotels and restaurants so much. I tried to stick with oatmeal, fruit and yogurt for breakfast...and passed on as much of the carbs as I could manage....tried to stick with protein and lots of veggies. It worked....I didn't gain anything at the very least.

The hardest was dinner out with my boss and counterpart...at an awesome Mexican restaurant. I passed on the chips and salsa and all the appetizers, and ordered a salad with black beans, corn, red cabbage, pumpkin seeds and other things I don't recall. It was yummy....but the cheese enchiladas and tamales were still calling my name.

I did weaken and have a margarita though.

[Cowboi]

Good Morning all!!! Legs and cardio done!!! Thought I was going to have to crawl out of the gym by my lips!
Have a fantastic sunday!!!

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

All of the running down the stairs in the parking garage and walking with Ruff and Jo Jo, has me down to a size 10 misses pants...Something that I have never been before...

I am cutting back on the coffee and having tea instead; which is helping with the bloating and hyperness that I get from drinking coffee.

Breakfast: Either one waffle or one slice of peanut butter toast and one cup of tea with one teaspoon of creamer

Lunch: Friday it was Chik-Fil-A
Saturday was vegatarian black bean soup. I snacked on the soup without the juice

Dinner: Thursday: Curry Chicken with rice - I ate more of the rice and veggies-
Friday: Tacos minus the tortilla and yellow rice - I ate enough until I was content
Saturday: Wonton soup - ate it sparingly until I was content again

Snacks:
Thursday: Banana with some cookies from the potluck
Friday: Turtles -1
Saturday: Lay's chips - personal bag- and chocolate milk

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Yesterday I had pizza for the first time in over a year.

It's still trying to kill me.

Guess that's off the menu for good.

I love pizza but try and stay healthy and organic. When I'm in the mood I take a wholewheat pita, some organic fire roasted tomatoes (I cook them with oregano) put it on, add fresh basil and top with goat cheese or some other raw cheese. I toast in the toaster oven long enough to melt the cheese. Sometimes I used roasted veggies or grilled shrimp.

On another topic...

I like rice. I am not a huge brown rice fan. I love basmati rice and wild rices. I recently found a rice called "Forbidden Rice" which is a pure black rice. Its delicious! I bought 6 - 15 oz bags for 22.00 on Amazon. Its excellent with veggies, bake salmon, anything.

[Rockinonahigh]

I havent been to good on my food plan the last fue days,not off it much but I sitll need to get my ducks back in a row.I feel no guilt just need to get back on the program.

[Zimmeh]

Good Morning Everyone,

I just had my last solid breakfast of one and a half waffles with water. Not the best breakfast, but atleast it is something. My dentist appointment is at 10:45am this morning...:eatinghe rsheybar:

Hope you all have a fantastic day and I will see you all this afternoon!

Zimmeh

[girl_dee]

Way to go everyone, I am so unmotivated but this thread helps!

Ok I'm back. I had fun spoiling myself after my stomach bug but I can feel my jeans getting tight again so I need to get moving. 10 pounds needs to come off, at least.

Had yogurt, banana and blueberries this morning.

I also found a cool app on my iphone called *My Fitness Pal* ...

You can punch in what your desired weight is etc and it logs your calorie intake if you are counting them. Also a bajillion foods with caloric value. Also has a buddy system so if anyone wants to add me my name is deecajun.

It's also great for looking up stuff, what a shocker as I haven't counted calories in ages. I just can't do the low carb right now, even though it's the easiest for me.