Healthy Weight Loss

Medusa · 08-14-2011, 05:55 AM

Weigh-in day today revealed a 5.2 pound weight loss!!!!

I got the nasty little note from WW telling me that I was losing too fast and to slow it down. Hey, that's the 2 pounds I had gained last week plus another 3-pound loss. I have been watching it pretty hard this week and put into action all of the stuff I said I was going to do last week.

Moved more.
Drank more water.
Got more sleep.

It worked!

little_ms_sunshyne · 08-14-2011, 10:32 AM

WHOOOHOOOO!!! That is awesome Medusa!!!! Congratulations! Keep them coming or I should say going! lol

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Weigh-in day today revealed a 5.2 pound weight loss!!!!

I got the nasty little note from WW telling me that I was losing too fast and to slow it down. Hey, that's the 2 pounds I had gained last week plus another 3-pound loss. I have been watching it pretty hard this week and put into action all of the stuff I said I was going to do last week.

Moved more.
Drank more water.
Got more sleep.

It worked!

JustJo · 08-14-2011, 10:42 AM

Well...I made the decision and took the plunge...

Yesterday was day one of the new eating plan....much more lean protein, non-starchy veggies, healthy fats and whole fruit....much, much, much less grains and starchy veggies.

It was an exercise in thinking differently and making different choices.

Scoote and I went out to breakfast since she had been told to eat a very hearty breakfast before her 2 day "liquids only" fast before a medical test and was craving sausage gravy and biscuits. We went to Bob Evans....where I would usually indulge in sausage, biscuits, hash browns, etc. Instead I had sirloin steak (small) and eggs, subsituted fresh fruit for the potatoes, and limited myself to half a biscuit (just enough to sop up the egg yolks). It was delicious, and easy...just not what I'd usually order.

Lunch was a big salad with lean turkey, tomatoes, carrot, lettuce, cucumber....very easy on the dressing.

Dinner was a slice of very lean ham...in a shallow pan with an extremely large serving of broccoli and a little carrot...in enough water to steam and heat it all up.

Snacks were yogurt and fruit.

My fasting blood sugar this morning was 106...a good number.

This while be a big change, but it's a very healthy step for me, particulary with regard to the diabetes. And, I'm sure it will result in some weight loss as well...always a good thing.

Kelt · 08-14-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Well...I made the decision and took the plunge...

Yesterday was day one of the new eating plan....much more lean protein, non-starchy veggies, healthy fats and whole fruit....much, much, much less grains and starchy veggies.

It was an exercise in thinking differently and making different choices.

Scoote and I went out to breakfast since she had been told to eat a very hearty breakfast before her 2 day "liquids only" fast before a medical test and was craving sausage gravy and biscuits. We went to Bob Evans....where I would usually indulge in sausage, biscuits, hash browns, etc. Instead I had sirloin steak (small) and eggs, subsituted fresh fruit for the potatoes, and limited myself to half a biscuit (just enough to sop up the egg yolks). It was delicious, and easy...just not what I'd usually order.

Lunch was a big salad with lean turkey, tomatoes, carrot, lettuce, cucumber....very easy on the dressing.

Dinner was a slice of very lean ham...in a shallow pan with an extremely large serving of broccoli and a little carrot...in enough water to steam and heat it all up.

Snacks were yogurt and fruit.

My fasting blood sugar this morning was 106...a good number.

This while be a big change, but it's a very healthy step for me, particulary with regard to the diabetes. And, I'm sure it will result in some weight loss as well...always a good thing.

This sounds terrific, it sounds like you are using something like the glycemic index as a guide; though I do not have diabetes I understand this can work very well. I know that when I dropped grains from my eating my energy went through the roof and losing weight became much simpler. Re-educating the palate takes time, no doubt about it, but the results can be dramatic.

Congratulations on the new plan.

Medusa · 08-14-2011, 02:21 PM

Um, I have a confession.

I haven't eaten a plum in over 30 years because my Granny gave me one when I was a kid and it had a worm in it.

I saw a lady eating one at work on Friday and the deeply bluish/purple skin looked so good that I had to go out and get some. Well, let me just say - NEW FAVORITE!

And I checked the nutritional content and plums apparently only have 30 calories each? Also, they are chock full of antioxidants and Cancer-fighting goodies!

YAY for the PLUM!

Inked_Trinity · 08-15-2011, 07:57 AM

I am back from vacation and back in the gym! Protein shake for breakfast this morning followed by an hour with my trainer in the ring. Going to be spinach salad with grilled chicken for lunch, then back in the gym this evening for a conditioning class. The serious training has started. A little over 60 days to get ready for this fight. I so DON'T want to get my ass kicked!

*Anya* · 08-15-2011, 08:04 AM

Continuing to focus on healthy eating, rather than the scale. Fixating on the scale is never good for my head. For me, too easy to get discouraged.

Our weight does fluctuate, even when eating and sticking to our plans.

I was happy to not have gained last week and to not succumb to going off the eating rails.

I appreciated all the posts about not gaining being as important as losing, though it does feel a tiny bit more exciting to lose!

Postscript: I did lose a pound

Hugs,

Zimmeh · 08-15-2011, 08:06 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

I went power walking lastnight and really enjoyed the cool breeze! I have to work until 10p tonight, so I won't be able to hit the gym or go power walking. So tomorrow morning, I will be up and early to hit the gym...

Have a great day! It is my last day in the PBX department, woohoo!!!

for all of us!

Zimmy

08-14-2011, 05:55 AM	#1
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JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,404 Times in 4,660 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Well...I made the decision and took the plunge... Yesterday was day one of the new eating plan....much more lean protein, non-starchy veggies, healthy fats and whole fruit....much, much, much less grains and starchy veggies. It was an exercise in thinking differently and making different choices. Scoote and I went out to breakfast since she had been told to eat a very hearty breakfast before her 2 day "liquids only" fast before a medical test and was craving sausage gravy and biscuits. We went to Bob Evans....where I would usually indulge in sausage, biscuits, hash browns, etc. Instead I had sirloin steak (small) and eggs, subsituted fresh fruit for the potatoes, and limited myself to half a biscuit (just enough to sop up the egg yolks). It was delicious, and easy...just not what I'd usually order. Lunch was a big salad with lean turkey, tomatoes, carrot, lettuce, cucumber....very easy on the dressing. Dinner was a slice of very lean ham...in a shallow pan with an extremely large serving of broccoli and a little carrot...in enough water to steam and heat it all up. Snacks were yogurt and fruit. My fasting blood sugar this morning was 106...a good number. This while be a big change, but it's a very healthy step for me, particulary with regard to the diabetes. And, I'm sure it will result in some weight loss as well...always a good thing. __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters

08-14-2011, 02:21 PM	#5
Medusa Mentally Delicious How Do You Identify?: Queer High Femme, thank you very much Preferred Pronoun?: Mme. Relationship Status: Married to JD. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,446 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,995 Thanked 42,677 Times in 7,831 Posts Rep Power: 10000026	Um, I have a confession. I haven't eaten a plum in over 30 years because my Granny gave me one when I was a kid and it had a worm in it. I saw a lady eating one at work on Friday and the deeply bluish/purple skin looked so good that I had to go out and get some. Well, let me just say - NEW FAVORITE! And I checked the nutritional content and plums apparently only have 30 calories each? Also, they are chock full of antioxidants and Cancer-fighting goodies! YAY for the PLUM! __________________ . . . Buy ButchFemmePlanet Merch Here: https://teespring.com/stores/butchfemmeplanetcom-merch

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