Healthy Weight Loss

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Matthew

[COLOR="NavyI was looking through the paper this morning and saw an ad for one of our local fitness centres, Shapes, that has a coupon offering $125 for three months of the use of their training facilities. a good thing for Me to look at none the less (its an inspiration!).

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

That's a great coupon for the gym membership! What I would suggest is to give them a call. A lot of gyms will let you try out their facilities (a day or two OR sometimes a week for free) to see if it's a good fit BEFORE you purchase the membership. $125 is not too bad for 3 months... but I pay $25 a month for mine (equals to $300 for a YEAR).

Take a tour, get some information and just see if you could see yourself there. What are the people like... are they friendly? Spending that kind of cash upfront, you might want to make sure that you like the place beforehand. Nothing sucks worse than paying for something that you don't use.

Matthew, you are doing so great watching your meals. Don't forget, whatever you do, DO NOT STARVE YOURSELF. A small Special K bar is a great snack, but you might want to look at other choices to keep you full at breakfast until lunch time. FOR ME, if I go the starvation route, I ALWAYS end up on a binge. Add some fruit or dairy to your breakfast and you'll feel more satisfied.

I echo Pinkie's statement. Go check out the gym first. In fact, check out several gyms. Nowadays, gyms are much cheaper then they used to be. Here we have one that is only $10 a month with no sign up necessary! I would pick up the phone book and call all the gyms in your area. Then visit. Then make your choice!


Also, I believe that you are on disability? In Maryland if you are on disability, you get to join the YMCA for free (or it was 5 years ago). In Delaware, it is a reduced cost. Check to see if there are programs like that up your way.

Also, Pinkie is right. Starving yourself just slows down your metabolism.

[JustJo]

On a side note...I've always tried to feed my son in a very healthy way. It's especially important because of the Crohn's that runs in my family (and the side he takes after genetically). I was making a note of what I'd eaten today, and found myself listing his too. I thought you might be interested to see what my 14 year old son ate today.

• 3 eggs scrambled with american cheese
• 2 slices of whole wheat toast, dry
• hot tea

In the lunchbox:

• V8 Fusion single (strawberry banana) that supplies 1 serving of fruit and 1 serving of veggies
• peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat (the jelly has sugar, but no high fructose corn syrup)
• carrot sticks
• green seedless grapes

After school snack:

• glass of milk
• apple

Dinner (just finished):

• Huge plate of chicken stir fry (chicken breast, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, green beans, peas, fresh spinach)
• Basmati rice cooked in low sodium chicken stock

There may or may not be a Dove ice cream bar eaten for dessert later.

[Lizzy]

I can't remember the exact points for this dessert but when I lost all my weight while on WW I ate these alot in the summer.You take two chocolate rice cakes or the popcorn cakes and put 2tbs of fat free cool whip in the middle then freeze.It's a great sweet treat.I believe it's only two points and it is filling.

[Rockinonahigh]

On Wensday I knew I wasnt going to the gym on Thursday so I did my cardio then went to the weight room where I did a doubble dose of abb work,I didnt feel it to much when I got up yesterday but as the day went on I shure did and still do.Tomorrow im back to the gym for some upper/lower work.this time im going to try the inverson bed...ya know one of those bed things that you hang from you feet upside down.Maybe I can stretch my back a bit,who knows it may feel pretty good.Also im now keeping a calorie count along with my carbs just so I will know how many I eat,ive been sort of stuck on 251 and a touch on the scales for a couple of weeks..why I have no idea,sooner or later this to will pass just got to crunch somemore.
Say, has anyone herd this thing about coke zreo being safer than diet coke to drink,I mean it looks the same on the can if comparied to the other.So far in the last month I have bought my son 4 cases of Dr.Pepper to the 3-6packs of diet coke in the small half cans...not to bad as I use to match him can for can of the same sise can.

[Lizzy]

I went on a road trip yesterday with two of my friends.I was proud of myself because I did't eat anything bad yesterday!! I did have to sit and watch my skinny friend drink a chocolate and peanut butter milkshake before we even had our meal which was hard as I really love sweets.It is my major downfall.I can eat a healthy meal then the candy and ice cream start calling my name.LOUDLY!!!!!!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by JustJo

On a side note...I've always tried to feed my son in a very healthy way. It's especially important because of the Crohn's that runs in my family (and the side he takes after genetically). I was making a note of what I'd eaten today, and found myself listing his too. I thought you might be interested to see what my 14 year old son ate today.

• 3 eggs scrambled with american cheese
• 2 slices of whole wheat toast, dry
• hot tea

In the lunchbox:

• V8 Fusion single (strawberry banana) that supplies 1 serving of fruit and 1 serving of veggies
• peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat (the jelly has sugar, but no high fructose corn syrup)
• carrot sticks
• green seedless grapes

After school snack:

• glass of milk
• apple

Dinner (just finished):

• Huge plate of chicken stir fry (chicken breast, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, green beans, peas, fresh spinach)
• Basmati rice cooked in low sodium chicken stock

There may or may not be a Dove ice cream bar eaten for dessert later.

Lucky kid to have a mom feed him so healthy! Love the number of antioxidants you have in the stir fry!

[DapperButch]

Hi, folks.

I just realized that my participating in the thread may be an intrusion.

I do not have a problem with my weight (i.e. I am in the "healthy weight zone", for my body structure).

However, I have a long history of not eating healthy (well, ok, when single not eating healthy), and I am currently very interested in nutrition due to recent health problems (as mentioned in another post). Since this thread does focus on healthy eating quite a bit, I am very interested in reading it, and also like adding thoughts here and there.

I guess I am wondering if I may be here as a healthy weight loss ally and a nutrition learner/participant? Oh, and being held accountable for daily exercise (as that is important to my continued health, per doctor...for more reasons than just a healthy weight), would be helpful to me too!

Truly won't be offended if people would like to keep this to a closed weight loss group...it is, after all, the point of the thread!

[Thinker]

Zero weight change. I'm now convinced it's the weight training. I just started increased cardio this week, so I think that's going to make a difference.

4.4 pounds to my first goal weight.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Hi, folks.

I just realized that my participating in the thread may be an intrusion.

I do not have a problem with my weight (i.e. I am in the "healthy weight zone", for my body structure).

However, I have a long history of not eating healthy (well, ok, when single not eating healthy), and I am currently very interested in nutrition due to recent health problems (as mentioned in another post). Since this thread does focus on healthy eating quite a bit, I am very interested in reading it, and also like adding thoughts here and there.

I guess I am wondering if I may be here as a healthy weight loss ally and a nutrition learner/participant? Oh, and being held accountable for daily exercise (as that is important to my continued health, per doctor...for more reasons than just a healthy weight), would be helpful to me too!

Truly won't be offended if people would like to keep this to a closed weight loss group...it is, after all, the point of the thread!

Not a bit...glad you're here.

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Hi, folks.

I just realized that my participating in the thread may be an intrusion.

I do not have a problem with my weight (i.e. I am in the "healthy weight zone", for my body structure).

However, I have a long history of not eating healthy (well, ok, when single not eating healthy), and I am currently very interested in nutrition due to recent health problems (as mentioned in another post). Since this thread does focus on healthy eating quite a bit, I am very interested in reading it, and also like adding thoughts here and there.

I guess I am wondering if I may be here as a healthy weight loss ally and a nutrition learner/participant? Oh, and being held accountable for daily exercise (as that is important to my continued health, per doctor...for more reasons than just a healthy weight), would be helpful to me too!

Truly won't be offended if people would like to keep this to a closed weight loss group...it is, after all, the point of the thread!

Good morning Dapper! Well of course we would love to have you join us... and look forward to you input!

[Medusa]

I love me a good ally! Welcome, Dapper!


I sneaked a peak this morning at the scales and have lost .2 pounds this week. I weighed in last Sunday and was exactly the same and was feeling kinda sad but not discouraged. I ramped up my exercise this week for sure and am following my food plan (mostly). My official weigh-in is on Sunday so hopefully I can get the rest of that pound off!

My weight loss patter has been this so far:

week1 - Lose a pound
week2 - lose a pound
week 3 - lose a pound
week 4 - gain a pound
week 5- hold steady
week 6 - hold steady
week 7 - lose 3-5 pounds
week 8 - lose 2 pounds

And then I start alllll back over with the cycle. It looks like my body does its reajustment for about 3 weeks, which can be frustrating, but looks like it's just how things are going to roll with me. I'll take it!

[Scorp]

Well, we are in MN and having a blast. We are headed for the Minnesota State Fair in a bit and I may splurge a little bit and try not to make a slob out of myself. I've been doing pretty well and don't want to mess it up.

Tomorrow is weigh-in day, but, I do want to have a few sweets today that I love having at the fair like cotton candy and sno cones and a candy apple.

I just found out they have caprese salad on a stick! Bahahaha, but...that will be lunch because it's healthy...As far as the fried stuff...Nope...not going there.

Ciao! (not CHOW)

-S-

[Scorp]

Lord...I just read that as Welcome Diaper!! LMMFAO

I need damn bifocals....


[QUOTE=Medusa;410496] Welcome, Dapper!

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I love me a good ally! Welcome, Dapper!


I sneaked a peak this morning at the scales and have lost .2 pounds this week. I weighed in last Sunday and was exactly the same and was feeling kinda sad but not discouraged. I ramped up my exercise this week for sure and am following my food plan (mostly). My official weigh-in is on Sunday so hopefully I can get the rest of that pound off!

My weight loss patter has been this so far:

week1 - Lose a pound
week2 - lose a pound
week 3 - lose a pound
week 4 - gain a pound
week 5- hold steady
week 6 - hold steady
week 7 - lose 3-5 pounds
week 8 - lose 2 pounds

And then I start alllll back over with the cycle. It looks like my body does its reajustment for about 3 weeks, which can be frustrating, but looks like it's just how things are going to roll with me. I'll take it!

Thanks for this. I'm going to do a little analysis of my weekly entries and see if I detect a pattern.