Healthy Weight Loss

Nina · 08-05-2011, 02:09 PM

I have a strange, or at least it feels strange to me even though I am the one doing it, weight change behavior...I buy any of the junk stuff I want...I bake any of the sweets 'n stuff I get into my head to bake...I have stuff in the house, sweet and savory...if I Don't buy it, or order it at a restaurant, or bake/make it I will eat whatever I have and get more...for me, I can have it around, I can make it and not even take a bite...two weekends ago I was grumpy and was going down to get some carrots...and, I bought a pie, a good handmade pie they sell here, that was sunday...on wednesday I gave it to my Great Pal from across the street...not a bite was gone...

I am also good at taking one bite of something, and throwing the rest away...
I clean out the cupboards often and make bags of 'treats' which I then leave at places where folks who might enjoy some treats hang out...I get what I need from getting it, and someone else can have the final enjoyment from it...

I admit it's not the most economical way to change what I eat, or maybe even a way that makes sense to anyone but me, but it does work...same at a restaurant...I never, ever finish what I order...the more food that is on the plate, the less of it I will tend to eat...I don't ever take home food from a restaurant...

I am kind of interested in Jo's friend's eating plan...I am going to actually print it out and think it through...I like the whole thing of having stuff to chew on, a lot, and it sounds like there are a good bit of options included in the plan...

the happier I am the lighter I become...

Medusa · 08-05-2011, 09:10 PM

I ate too much tonight.

I'm not really feeling ashamed or anything but mostly regretful. We went to Golden Corral and I generally have a huge salad before my meal and then go eat a little of this and that. I did that tonight just like always but I ate more of the hot food than I actually needed.

I discovered that I do NOT like the feeling of hunger. Tonight when we entered the restaurant, my stomach was growling and I was feeling MEAN! The autopilot in me was just wanted to cram something in my stomach to shut her up.

If I had to do it differently, I wouldn't have eaten that yeast roll or that green bean casserole because I was full before I had those. I'm not beating myself up at all, just realizing that I knew I was full and at a stopping point and made a decision to ignore it.

Still, not feeling bad about it really (which is a brand new thing for me), and definitely feeling more in touch with my hunger system. I'm kinda thankful for that! (even when it kinda sucks!)

Softly · 08-05-2011, 09:38 PM

Tonight I went to my gym at 10pm and burned 300 calories on the elliptical!

Super proud of myself

When I first started in April, I couldn't stay on that thing more than 2 minutes lol now I look forward to beating my time

Bard · 08-06-2011, 04:01 PM

Ok been doing some reading in this thread and I see some really good advise.. me I was 180 at my top weight and then I lost a lot in a span of 3 years i dropped down to 125 the last of that being after my accident I feel the best around 140 well lately I had been picking up weight not good for my knee or for my self image back in my biggest uniform pants and up to 166. n my issue is I will eat junk and am not a veggie eater pluss I work over night and with the hectic life at times Desd and I tent to eat on the go and not well. now I am laid up with a broken foot so betting back to the work outs is way limited and I am getting frustrated so I am going to take this one step at a time

Rockinonahigh · 08-06-2011, 04:40 PM

One of the things thats happning with my weigth loss is my body changes,some I like, some I dont but will live with them..Im shure hopeing as I loswe more weight it balances out.

Zimmeh · 08-06-2011, 05:53 PM

You can do it Bard!!!

I have found that having some dry cereal helps when I want something sweet. Try and see if you can do crunches until your foot gets better or go swimming if you can. I am thinking of checking to see if Netflix has any yoga programs.

I will let you all know what I find.

Zimmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bard

Ok been doing some reading in this thread and I see some really good advise.. me I was 180 at my top weight and then I lost a lot in a span of 3 years i dropped down to 125 the last of that being after my accident I feel the best around 140 well lately I had been picking up weight not good for my knee or for my self image back in my biggest uniform pants and up to 166. n my issue is I will eat junk and am not a veggie eater pluss I work over night and with the hectic life at times Desd and I tent to eat on the go and not well. now I am laid up with a broken foot so betting back to the work outs is way limited and I am getting frustrated so I am going to take this one step at a time

little_ms_sunshyne · 08-06-2011, 07:00 PM

Bard here to support and help!

girl_dee · 08-06-2011, 09:41 PM

Remember nothing taste as good as thin feels!!!

jelli · 08-06-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Remember nothing taste as good as thin feels!!!

Apparently, I beg to differ since I am not thin and many things apparently tasted good enough for me to get this way. How was that for a big ole fat run on sentence? lol

Softly · 08-07-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Remember nothing taste as good as thin feels!!!

EXCEPT sushi.
the bad, covered in STUFF sushi!!!

SAPPORO ROLL PLEASE

jelli · 08-07-2011, 09:39 PM

I absolutely love french toast. A girl from my old meetings had made this and shared the recipe with all of us.

I don't have this recipe figured up in the new PP value, but it is good none the less. Can make some alterations such as the WW cream cheese subst. for the FF cream cheese or brand of bread.

Stuffed French Toast
4 Points Per Serving

Ingredients
8 slices reduced-calorie white bread
1/4 cup (2 ounces) Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup strawberry spreadable fruit spread
2 eggs or equivalent in egg substitute
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter(spray or otherwise) optional and not yet accounted for in value
syrup(any flavor) optional and not yet accounted for in value

Directions
Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese onto each slice of bread. Spread 1
teaspoon fruit spread over top of each. Put bread together to form 4
sandwiches. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, skim milk, and vanilla extract.
Beat well, using a fork. Spray a griddle or large skillet with butter-flavored
cooking spray. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, coating both sides
evenly. Place on griddle and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden
brown. Serve at once.

There's also a link to 2-3 more french toast recipes below.

http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes...toast-recipes/

Bard · 08-06-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZimmygLrL

You can do it Bard!!!

I have found that having some dry cereal helps when I want something sweet. Try and see if you can do crunches until your foot gets better or go swimming if you can. I am thinking of checking to see if Netflix has any yoga programs.

I will let you all know what I find.

Zimmy

thanks Zimmy my friend I do have the tower system I think I can use on the upper body and the crutches help to lol have to eat better and now I do most of the cooking so and I lean heavy on the meat and potatoes

Rockinonahigh · 08-06-2011, 10:43 PM

Tonight I fixed fish felets on the flat grill,I melted a caouple pats of blue bonnet margirine then placed the fish on to cook..I seasoned them with sea salt,fresh cracked peppr an a touch of cajun seasonings then cooked till done.I had a sliced tomato sprinkled fresh cut basil and crumbled feta cheese ovr it.My son said ,u r actualy eating meat,then I thought about it that I hav slowly cut red meat out of my diet and barely eat any when I do have some.I also am keeping a picture of chryistal light in the fridge to drink,today I drank the first diet soda ive had in 3 or 4 days...I maynever totaly get away from soda but I shure can cut it down to only a very fue..
jelli
Tks for the cabage resipe im haveing it for dinner tomorrow...looks yummy.

jelli · 08-06-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Tonight I fixed fish felets on the flat grill,I melted a caouple pats of blue bonnet margirine then placed the fish on to cook..I seasoned them with sea salt,fresh cracked peppr an a touch of cajun seasonings then cooked till done.I had a sliced tomato sprinkled fresh cut basil and crumbled feta cheese ovr it.My son said ,u r actualy eating meat,then I thought about it that I hav slowly cut red meat out of my diet and barely eat any when I do have some.I also am keeping a picture of chryistal light in the fridge to drink,today I drank the first diet soda ive had in 3 or 4 days...I maynever totaly get away from soda but I shure can cut it down to only a very fue..
jelli
Tks for the cabage resipe im haveing it for dinner tomorrow...looks yummy.

Dinner sounds delicious!!!! You are most welcome for the recipe. Let me know how it tastes.

jelli · 08-06-2011, 11:42 PM

Well, here goes nothing. I keep looking in my mirror and saying "if not now jelli, then when?" key word here is "keep" as in "continuous" as in "omfg would you just get it together sister".

I am a mom of 5 who has had medical issues requiring several surgeries. I am an emotional eater. I love food.

I have worked at de-stressing my life and I have reduced the migraines to seldom, but the eating gets away from me sometimes. I know I eat because I am feeling lonely because cruel is out on the road. Sometimes I eat to numb the feelings. I could insert a lot of excuses in here, but in the end I own it. I know what I eat.

I have done the bariatric diet. I have gone to WW 3 times now. I get all psyched, lose weight, and within a few months gain it back. I am tired, but apparently not committed enough to change much. Then comes the negative talk. Vicious cycle be gone!!!

I have been reading this thread everyday and thank everyone for posting. I keep hoping this magical light of motivation and inspiration will finally go off bigger and brighter than ever.

Why am I getting in my own way? What is the payoff?

08-05-2011, 09:10 PM	#2
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08-06-2011, 04:01 PM	#4
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08-07-2011, 09:39 PM	#11
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Stuffed French Toast - 4 Points Per Serving I absolutely love french toast. A girl from my old meetings had made this and shared the recipe with all of us. I don't have this recipe figured up in the new PP value, but it is good none the less. Can make some alterations such as the WW cream cheese subst. for the FF cream cheese or brand of bread. Stuffed French Toast 4 Points Per Serving Ingredients 8 slices reduced-calorie white bread 1/4 cup (2 ounces) Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup strawberry spreadable fruit spread 2 eggs or equivalent in egg substitute 2 tablespoons skim milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract butter(spray or otherwise) optional and not yet accounted for in value syrup(any flavor) optional and not yet accounted for in value Directions Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese onto each slice of bread. Spread 1 teaspoon fruit spread over top of each. Put bread together to form 4 sandwiches. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, skim milk, and vanilla extract. Beat well, using a fork. Spray a griddle or large skillet with butter-flavored cooking spray. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, coating both sides evenly. Place on griddle and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve at once. There's also a link to 2-3 more french toast recipes below. http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes...toast-recipes/ __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

08-06-2011, 11:42 PM	#15
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Self Sabotage? Well, here goes nothing. I keep looking in my mirror and saying "if not now jelli, then when?" key word here is "keep" as in "continuous" as in "omfg would you just get it together sister". I am a mom of 5 who has had medical issues requiring several surgeries. I am an emotional eater. I love food. I have worked at de-stressing my life and I have reduced the migraines to seldom, but the eating gets away from me sometimes. I know I eat because I am feeling lonely because cruel is out on the road. Sometimes I eat to numb the feelings. I could insert a lot of excuses in here, but in the end I own it. I know what I eat. I have done the bariatric diet. I have gone to WW 3 times now. I get all psyched, lose weight, and within a few months gain it back. I am tired, but apparently not committed enough to change much. Then comes the negative talk. Vicious cycle be gone!!! I have been reading this thread everyday and thank everyone for posting. I keep hoping this magical light of motivation and inspiration will finally go off bigger and brighter than ever. Why am I getting in my own way? What is the payoff? __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

08-05-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
Nina Timed Out How Do You Identify?: unmistakably Preferred Pronoun?: dearheart Relationship Status: In love, loved and Happy, thanks for askin' Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SF CA Posts: 1,720 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,113 Thanked 3,384 Times in 931 Posts Rep Power: 0	I have a strange, or at least it feels strange to me even though I am the one doing it, weight change behavior...I buy any of the junk stuff I want...I bake any of the sweets 'n stuff I get into my head to bake...I have stuff in the house, sweet and savory...if I Don't buy it, or order it at a restaurant, or bake/make it I will eat whatever I have and get more...for me, I can have it around, I can make it and not even take a bite...two weekends ago I was grumpy and was going down to get some carrots...and, I bought a pie, a good handmade pie they sell here, that was sunday...on wednesday I gave it to my Great Pal from across the street...not a bite was gone... I am also good at taking one bite of something, and throwing the rest away... I clean out the cupboards often and make bags of 'treats' which I then leave at places where folks who might enjoy some treats hang out...I get what I need from getting it, and someone else can have the final enjoyment from it... I admit it's not the most economical way to change what I eat, or maybe even a way that makes sense to anyone but me, but it does work...same at a restaurant...I never, ever finish what I order...the more food that is on the plate, the less of it I will tend to eat...I don't ever take home food from a restaurant... I am kind of interested in Jo's friend's eating plan...I am going to actually print it out and think it through...I like the whole thing of having stuff to chew on, a lot, and it sounds like there are a good bit of options included in the plan... the happier I am the lighter I become...

08-05-2011, 09:38 PM	#3
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: 3646037	Tonight I went to my gym at 10pm and burned 300 calories on the elliptical! Super proud of myself When I first started in April, I couldn't stay on that thing more than 2 minutes lol now I look forward to beating my time

08-06-2011, 04:40 PM	#5
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08-06-2011, 07:00 PM	#7
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08-06-2011, 10:43 PM	#13
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Tonight I fixed fish felets on the flat grill,I melted a caouple pats of blue bonnet margirine then placed the fish on to cook..I seasoned them with sea salt,fresh cracked peppr an a touch of cajun seasonings then cooked till done.I had a sliced tomato sprinkled fresh cut basil and crumbled feta cheese ovr it.My son said ,u r actualy eating meat,then I thought about it that I hav slowly cut red meat out of my diet and barely eat any when I do have some.I also am keeping a picture of chryistal light in the fridge to drink,today I drank the first diet soda ive had in 3 or 4 days...I maynever totaly get away from soda but I shure can cut it down to only a very fue.. jelli Tks for the cabage resipe im haveing it for dinner tomorrow...looks yummy.