Healthy Weight Loss

[Medusa]

This is my menu for today:

Breakfast:
Mixed berry smoothie:
1/2 c mixed berries
1/2 banana
1/2 c Greek vanilla yogurt
splash of sugar-free OJ
lots of ice
Total: 2 pts


Mid-morning snack:
2 small plums
Total: 0 pts

Lunch:
Turkey sandwich:
2 slices of very thin wheat bread
2 thin slices of cajun-smoked turkey
1 slice of "buffalo" cheese
lots of lettuce
regular mustard
Also on the side - Fuji Apple
Fiber one bar
a handful of green seedless grapes
Total: 9 pts

Mid-afternoon snack:
a few of those Quakes chocolate mini rice cakes
Total: 2 pts

Dinner:
Grilled chicken breast marinated in smokey bbq seasoning
side salad with carrots and lite ranch dressing
grilled bell peppers and onion
grilled new potatoes
steamed asparagus with lemon zest and garlic
Total: 7 pts

Snack before bed:
Sugar-free banana popsicle
Total: 0 pts

Total points for the day: 20 points

As you can see, I kinda graze all day long and use fruits and veggies to bulk up my diet. Plus, fruits and veggies are great for your needed fiber intake.
I also drink water all day long and might add a random Fuze drink (0 pts) if I'm feeling like I want something different.

[nycfem]

As an insomniac, sleep is always an issue for me.

From a Yahoo pop-up article:

"People who don't get enough sleep are more likely to have health issues. People who don't get enough sleep are 15 percent more likely to have a stroke and 48 percent more likely to develop or pass away from heart disease. Additionally, people who sleep four hours or less each night have a 75 percent higher chance of being obese due to the fact that sleep deprivation can affect appetite hormones."

[Leigh]

I admit that I'm terrible for getting sleep; since My parents don't go to bed until late and I don't have much alone time I tend t go to bed around 1am or 2am and am up by no later than 8am ~ and I'm SO tired through the day its not even funny but its My own fault. I'm getting better and not always staying up so late but its a habit thats really hard to break. I'll be glad when My sister goes back to school so that I can sleep in again, though I'm gonna work to stick to a routine that doesn't find Me sleeping until noon or 1pm. I will also be happier when I get more day time to Myself so that I can actually go for more walks during the daytime ~ hope everyone is doing well today and that this week is an easy one for all of us :-)

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by Matthew

I admit that I'm terrible for getting sleep; since My parents don't go to bed until late and I don't have much alone time I tend t go to bed around 1am or 2am and am up by no later than 8am ~ and I'm SO tired through the day its not even funny but its My own fault. I'm getting better and not always staying up so late but its a habit thats really hard to break. I'll be glad when My sister goes back to school so that I can sleep in again, though I'm gonna work to stick to a routine that doesn't find Me sleeping until noon or 1pm. I will also be happier when I get more day time to Myself so that I can actually go for more walks during the daytime ~ hope everyone is doing well today and that this week is an easy one for all of us :-)

sometimes it's good to get out for walks just to GET the time to yourself, hehe..hard to motivate ourselves sometimes, but once you do, you feel great for it!

[JustJo]

Not much sleep last night so I'm feeling run down this morning...not coping with food though...just recognizing that it's early bedtime for me tonight.

Breakfast....greek yogurt and a banana

Snack (now because I still felt hungry)....1 stick of low-fat mozzarella string cheese, a BIG handful of tender young green beans (raw...delicious), and a handful of black olives

[sylvie]

thanks for reminding me Jo, i have a bunch of delicious looking green beans sitting in my fridge, and will be snacking on those through today! i love them raw also!

[Leigh]

Raw green beans are yummy, but I'm not a fan of olives (YUCK) lol

[sylvie]

good morning everyone!
i'm excited, today is weigh in day!
*happy dances*

breakfast, i'm eating an assortment of fruit, i'm simply picking for now, my appetite isn't up.. but will eat something a little more substantial for lunch and supper.. i wanted to try the smoothie medusa makes, i bought everything for it, and then realized while i was working this weekend, the children drank down my OJ, pffft!

so it's on my list of things to get today, hehehe!

Today marks an important day for me - although i have been on a healthy eating journey these last few months, i've not been strict with myself and feel strong enough to do so now.. Coming out of what felt like a very wobbly day to day few months it's been because of my seeking help for my eating disorder - i am now able to feel strong around temptations often and that feels so amazing to me, to have some sort of control on it.. i don't crave the no no's the way i did, and although this will be a lifetime fight for me, i realize this, today i am celebrating the changes in my body and being a healthier, happier and more well balanced ME..

im proud of me for this!! it's HUGE, and soo im celebrating with a bottle of water, and more healthy meals & a more improved exercise regime each day.. WHY? because celebrating doesn't mean overeating to me anymore - that makes me emotional, damnit! And while i can thank quite a few people for their help along this journey, i want to thank you all for your tips, encouragement and constant sharing here - if this isn't a motivating thread i don't know what is.. i seriously look forward to coming here every chance i get now... ♥

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

As an insomniac, sleep is always an issue for me.

From a Yahoo pop-up article:

"People who don't get enough sleep are more likely to have health issues. People who don't get enough sleep are 15 percent more likely to have a stroke and 48 percent more likely to develop or pass away from heart disease. Additionally, people who sleep four hours or less each night have a 75 percent higher chance of being obese due to the fact that sleep deprivation can affect appetite hormones."

sleep and stress relief major factors.

I try to sleep 9 hours. Sometimes I just can't fall asleep. I put my headphones on and listen to "The Ultimate Sleep System". It really helps. There are others. Then at some point in the day meditate. Even if it's just sitting still and focus on your breathing for 30 min. Both of these are huge.