Healthy Weight Loss

[justkim]

So, I joined Gold's Gym and as a treat to myself I got a trainer for 6 weeks. In my first week I have managed to do 5 days of Cardio and a ab workout (X2) from HELL!!! Loved it! My cardio workout consisted of 2 days of the treadmill for 45 minutes each and I threw Jacobs ladder in there for 10 on one of those days. So far I have tried the Sh'bam class, didn't care for it as much as Zumba. Zumba ROCKS! The third cardio class is called Body Jam HOLY HECK! Loved this class as much as Zumba. So there it is... There are a couple of other classes I want to try such as the Gentle yoga and the swim fitness class. All in due time. Tomorrow we will do a brief rundown of the ab routine then we will be moving on to the rest of the body.
Also here is what she has said about eating...I get up really early some days, trust me this is not by choice as sleep is often elusive for me, even when I am dog butt tired...

SNACK
Fruit/nuts

BREAKFAST
Carbs & Protein

SNACK
Fruit/nuts/veggie

LUNCH
Carbs & Protein

This is when you should cut all carbs out.

SNACK
Fruit/nuts

DINNER
Protein & Veggies

Also this week we are going to discuss supplements. Right now we are not counting calories just looking at what I eat.

Keep up the great work everyone!

[Medusa]

I slid over to the scale this morning and did a stealthy sneak peak and saw that I'm down to 291.

My second mini-goal of 289 is just over the horizon. I am WAY excited!

[foxyshaman]

I was away last week and was worried about not getting enough activity. Well that should not have been my worry. I was at a retreat and I chose a "path" that was ALL body movement. We mixed Kundalini Yoga with improv dance... what a freakin' blast for three hours a day!! And I was surrounded by BEAUTIFUL old growth forests so every chance I got (so like daily) I was hiking. I think I lost weight. But I won't know till my weigh in later this week.

Sometimes things just work out right. Yesterday I was supposed to be booked, but my patient cancelled. So I went to my rush class, which is like interval training. Now I just want to bitch and get this out. I HATE, fucking HATE jumping up and down. Why... cause I have double D girls that hop all over the place. Why on the Goddesses green fucking earth do you want me to flop all over??? So, I don't. One of the nice things about being the biggest in the class (and pretty well the oldest) is that if I quit doing something the young little teachers never ever get after me. Ahhh the perks of being overweight and older But that is not what I was writing about... on those rare Tuesdays I have an evening free I like to do my Rush class, leave 10 minutes early, head down to the river valley to another gym and do a super duper yoga class.

I felt sooooooooo good last night. And then I blew it and ate a hunk of white chocolate... and then my body reacted STRONGLY to the sugar. Okay body I get it...

So another day. Another challenge. Going to the gym tonite for my weight class and if my ex stands me up for coffee (my spidy sense says she will) I may just luxuriate in another yoga class at 7:30.

And then hit the couch and die!!

[Thinker]

Got in 51 minutes of cardio this morning...37 of it jogging. I've done the walk/jog thing for 6 of the last 7 days, and I'm 3 days into my 30-day challenge.

I've never completed one of these challenges yet, so I fear I'll fail again. I just have to get one of these under my belt.

I did a sneak peak on my weight too, and it hasn't changed. I hope Friday tells a different tale.

[Sachita]

I have done great with juicing, eating raw and healthy. Today I need some meat. It's just so over powering. I could never go 100% raw. It would kill me. So I am making curried lamb for Wanton Boi and going to have some. I'm going to chop a BUNCH of herbs and lettuce with a light cucumber sauce.

I'm not sure if I should feel defeated for lacking discipline or accept that I just fucking love good food. That the explosion on my tongue is as good as an orgasm. I watch shows like Top Chef and others with anticipation and fantasy. Is it an addiction to food or epicurus indulgence?



"I stopped fighting my inner demons, we are on the same side now. -- unknown"

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Sachita

Is it an addiction to food or epicurus indulgence?

Sounds to me like people who *really* appreciate fine wines, and I don't know any who are alcoholics.

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by Thinker

Sounds to me like people who *really* appreciate fine wines, and I don't know any who are alcoholics.

So glad you said this Thinker

I don't think it's the "good" food that's made any of us too heavy...I know it isn't for me.

I can eat delicious meals and, as long as I don't bury things in cream sauce and butter regularly, that was never my problem.

What made me gain weight was quantity...and the crappy food I ate...donuts, chips, candy, sodas.

I fully intend to keep eating filet mignon, and fresh steamed asparagus with a little butter, and baked potato (although I've discovered plain greek yogurt is a fabulous replacement for sour cream) ...and I will probably periodically go out to eat my favorite mexican food....or bake a batch of cookies.

What I'm not doing anymore is eating fast food, drinking soda, eating potato chips, deep fried stuff, etc. But, let's face it, that was never the really "good" stuff anyway!

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by JustJo

So glad you said this Thinker

I don't think it's the "good" food that's made any of us too heavy...I know it isn't for me.

I can eat delicious meals and, as long as I don't bury things in cream sauce and butter regularly, that was never my problem.

What made me gain weight was quantity...and the crappy food I ate...donuts, chips, candy, sodas.

I fully intend to keep eating filet mignon, and fresh steamed asparagus with a little butter, and baked potato (although I've discovered plain greek yogurt is a fabulous replacement for sour cream) ...and I will probably periodically go out to eat my favorite mexican food....or bake a batch of cookies.

What I'm not doing anymore is eating fast food, drinking soda, eating potato chips, deep fried stuff, etc. But, let's face it, that was never the really "good" stuff anyway!

Word.

My weight came on post-T, and I'm not one of those who claim that T made me eat more. I call bullshit on that anyway.

For me, I gave up my career and moved to the other side of the country. With more time on my hands and stressors I was not prepared for, I decided to "add happiness" in the form of donuts for breakfast, ice cream on top of brownies (frequently), big subway-style sandwiches for lunch, and LOTS of eating out on the weekends.

I treated myself to that kind of crap before, but it was only from time to time because I was at work for 10 hours and sleeping for 9. When you give up a lifestyle like that, you have lots of time to discover new crap.......that tastes damn good!!