Healthy Weight Loss

Leigh · 07-17-2011, 11:57 AM

Sounds like everyone is talking about getting hens ........ My family lives in the city so I know we'd have nowhere to put them, plus we don't eat eggs much anyways so that wouldn't work but for those of you who are working on setting things up I say good for you ~ anything to get healthier sounds good to Me! I went out to a chinese buffest-style restaurant with My friend Lisa last night and its the first time we've been there together since sometime last year. Usually I'd get more meat than anything else, but last night I tried to change that and I was quite proud of Myself ~ I only had maybe 5 or 6 small pieces of sweet and sour pork, a small portion of cantonese noodles, a small portion of fried rice but a HUGE pile on top of veggies! Mushrooms, celery, cauliflower, broccoli and carrots ........ My friend was very impressed with Me and I was quiite proud of Myself too :-)

It was a small step, but every small step helps!

Medusa · 07-17-2011, 05:01 PM

Just got off the treadmill.

I walked a MILE without stopping! Made my goal!

lillith · 07-17-2011, 07:06 PM

My brother is awesome! He brought over this super high-tech treadmill for me to use cause his wife is not using it! I am super excited! Gonna take some Ibuprofen for my knee and get on the sucker and walk for a mile and half, and try to run the last half mile.

Softly · 07-17-2011, 08:19 PM

I don't recall if we can post links to websites here!

I joined a place, my fitness pal, on April 11th and lost 24 pounds so far

It's a website to track calories and exercise. I downloaded the APP on my phone because I am barely ever on my laptop anymore.

It's free and SO simple and fun! (big community)
basically, it gives you calories to keep at to lose/maintain or gain
and you track exercise and such

I also go to the gym 3-4x a week, sometimes more.

Going to JAMAICA in August and I wanted to have a bit more confidence walking about half naked.

I do feel totally sexy-feeling right now at the weight I am at, but I do feel mentally and physically better since I started eating better and going to the gym. So! I am going to keep it up.

girl_dee · 07-18-2011, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Softly

I don't recall if we can post links to websites here!

I joined a place, my fitness pal, on April 11th and lost 24 pounds so far

It's a website to track calories and exercise. I downloaded the APP on my phone because I am barely ever on my laptop anymore.

It's free and SO simple and fun! (big community)
basically, it gives you calories to keep at to lose/maintain or gain
and you track exercise and such

I also go to the gym 3-4x a week, sometimes more.

Going to JAMAICA in August and I wanted to have a bit more confidence walking about half naked.

I do feel totally sexy-feeling right now at the weight I am at, but I do feel mentally and physically better since I started eating better and going to the gym. So! I am going to keep it up.

Congrats ((( FC ))))

Yes you can post a link here! I would like to see that site.

Zimmeh · 07-18-2011, 06:54 AM

I have been watching everything that I have been eating. While moving and the following week afterwards, I was eating stuff that wasn't good for me and I gained a few pounds. On Friday, I went grocery shopping and picked up several things. I eat like a bird and I love to space breakfast out. I usually start with a cup of Chocolate SoyMilk, Greek Yogurt and coffee with just a tablespoon of French Vanilla creamer. Since I have been working the 6am shift, I usually eat breakfast around 5am. Around 8am, I am hungry again, so I bought a package of Everything Bagel Thins with whipped cream cheese and that is what I have. I drink a ton of water during the day and then with dinner, I have a 12oz glass of orange juice.

It feels like I have lost a few pounds, but I am not sure since I don't like to step on a scale.

Zimmy

msW8ing · 07-18-2011, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew

It was a small step, but every small step helps!

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” ~Lao Tzu

JustJo · 07-18-2011, 07:41 AM

Last night, instead of munching on chips or ice cream or other such things during TV watching, Scoote and I had fresh strawberries.....and then, when that wasn't enough

....I made us a big salad with 2 kinds of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber (hers got the tiniest sprinkle of cheese)...and, yes, I made some homemade croutons just because...and went easy on the ranch dressing.

Leigh · 07-18-2011, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsW8ing

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” ~Lao Tzu

I love that quote Ms, I think I will write that somewhere and tack it up on the wall so that I can look at it when I get frustrated and need a boost :-)

PinkieLee · 07-18-2011, 08:40 AM

GOOD MORNING & Happy Monday folks!

Once again, it's a great way to start the day seeing friends hit milestones & making healthier choices. Y'all ROCK!

Ok, I have to admit that I LOVE ice cream, y'all. It's been a comfort food for me for a long time. Luckily, a new frozen yogurt place opened up (the yogurt spot) that has at least 7 different flavors at all times ~ all fat free & sugar free. Then there is a lil' bar for you to add toppings. Thank goodness they always have fresh fruit & granola, not just the nuts & candies. It's been a treat for us on our date nights!

But, I have found some great alternatives at the grocery store, too. My new favorites...

YES, WW folks... ONE POINT EACH! I can indulge my ice cream sweet tooth for ONE freakin' point! And they are fabulous!!!!

Zimmeh · 07-18-2011, 08:56 AM

Good Morning Tonya,

Thank you and I will look for these ice cream treats when I go grocery shopping. I have also found that Publix grocery store makes a delicious frozen yogurt that I truly enjoy...

Have a great day,

Zimmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

GOOD MORNING & Happy Monday folks!

Once again, it's a great way to start the day seeing friends hit milestones & making healthier choices. Y'all ROCK!

Ok, I have to admit that I LOVE ice cream, y'all. It's been a comfort food for me for a long time. Luckily, a new frozen yogurt place opened up (the yogurt spot) that has at least 7 different flavors at all times ~ all fat free & sugar free. Then there is a lil' bar for you to add toppings. Thank goodness they always have fresh fruit & granola, not just the nuts & candies. It's been a treat for us on our date nights!

But, I have found some great alternatives at the grocery store, too. My new favorites...

YES, WW folks... ONE POINT EACH! I can indulge my ice cream sweet tooth for ONE freakin' point! And they are fabulous!!!!

JustJo · 07-18-2011, 08:57 AM

Like you Pinkie, I love ice cream. These are very good too. I don't know how they stack up on WW points, but just 130 calories, so probably not too badly - and they are very rich and creamy and decadent tasting.

girl_dee · 07-18-2011, 08:57 AM

Great stuff! Just remember that artificial sugars and stuff have a reverse affect on weight loss.

Clipped :

Diet Soda Drinkers Gain Weight
By Lloyd de Vries

S
(WebMD) People who drink diet soft drinks don't lose weight. In fact, they gain weight, a new study shows.

The findings come from eight years of data collected by Sharon P. Fowler, MPH, and colleagues at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Fowler reported the data at this week's annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego.

"What didn't surprise us was that total soft drink use was linked to overweight and obesity," Fowler tells WebMD. "What was surprising was when we looked at people only drinking diet soft drinks, their risk of obesity was even higher."

In fact, when the researchers took a closer look at their data, they found that nearly all the obesity risk from soft drinks came from diet sodas.

"There was a 41 percent increase in risk of being overweight for every can or bottle of diet soft drink a person consumes each day," Fowler says.

More Diet Drinks, More Weight Gain

Fowler's team looked at seven to eight years of data on 1,550 Mexican-American and non-Hispanic white Americans aged 25 to 64. Of the 622 study participants who were of normal weight at the beginning of the study, about a third became overweight or obese.

Your body knows what to do with sugar, it is confused by fake sugar......the pancreas is tricked when artificial sugars are introduced, resulting in an opposite affect.

Just a tidbit for anyone who is interested.

JustJo · 07-18-2011, 09:03 AM

Thanks Sassy!

I've read several studies that all point to this (unfortunately)....so I really try to limit the number of artifically sweetened things I consume. The diet soda is gone, replaced by Sobe (sweetened with stevia) and home brewed ice tea (unsweetened or a touch of agave nectar). Both the stevia and the agave are natural sweeteners that aren't as bad as regular sugar.

Scoote and I hit a new farmers market yesterday...absolutely fabulous. We got peaches, red grapes, lettuce, corn on the cob, oranges, apples, watermelon, plums, broccoli....and more that I can't remember. Scoote had a fresh-squeezed orange juice while we were there (pulp and all). I only tried a sip since juice is not my friend due to the diabetes. It was delicious.

I also got some of the most amazing honey....local tangerine honey. Magnificent. I'll have to be very, very sparing with it, but for those times when I'm craving sweet it's at least a natural, healthier choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sassy_girl

Great stuff! Just remember that artificial sugars and stuff have a reverse affect on weight loss.

Clipped :

Diet Soda Drinkers Gain Weight
By Lloyd de Vries

S
(WebMD) People who drink diet soft drinks don't lose weight. In fact, they gain weight, a new study shows.

The findings come from eight years of data collected by Sharon P. Fowler, MPH, and colleagues at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Fowler reported the data at this week's annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego.

"What didn't surprise us was that total soft drink use was linked to overweight and obesity," Fowler tells WebMD. "What was surprising was when we looked at people only drinking diet soft drinks, their risk of obesity was even higher."

In fact, when the researchers took a closer look at their data, they found that nearly all the obesity risk from soft drinks came from diet sodas.

"There was a 41 percent increase in risk of being overweight for every can or bottle of diet soft drink a person consumes each day," Fowler says.

More Diet Drinks, More Weight Gain

Fowler's team looked at seven to eight years of data on 1,550 Mexican-American and non-Hispanic white Americans aged 25 to 64. Of the 622 study participants who were of normal weight at the beginning of the study, about a third became overweight or obese.

Your body knows what to do with sugar, it is confused by fake sugar......the pancreas is tricked when artificial sugars are introduced, resulting in an opposite affect.

Just a tidbit for anyone who is interested.

07-17-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
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Softly Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 655 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 465 Thanked 701 Times in 253 Posts Rep Power: 3646036	I don't recall if we can post links to websites here! I joined a place, my fitness pal, on April 11th and lost 24 pounds so far It's a website to track calories and exercise. I downloaded the APP on my phone because I am barely ever on my laptop anymore. It's free and SO simple and fun! (big community) basically, it gives you calories to keep at to lose/maintain or gain and you track exercise and such I also go to the gym 3-4x a week, sometimes more. Going to JAMAICA in August and I wanted to have a bit more confidence walking about half naked. I do feel totally sexy-feeling right now at the weight I am at, but I do feel mentally and physically better since I started eating better and going to the gym. So! I am going to keep it up.

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