Healthy Weight Loss

starryeyes · 09-19-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Can you (well, I know you can, but would you mind) talking about why and how you gave up cheese? That's something I'd like to do.

I gave up cheese cold turkey too. I just stopped using it. The only dairy I would have a problem giving up would be 0% greek yogurt and frozen yogurt.

Many of my friends are vegan and raw, and I have wanted to do the same thing.. I guess I just get stuck on starting and the transition. I need to talk to them and do some more research!

:-D
Starry

nycfem · 09-19-2011, 05:49 PM

I caught up on this thread which was me treating myself good and healthy because you all give such great support, tips, and love!

I don't have much to say but I'll talk anyway because it's good to participate to stay in the game

I had a morning last week that I was late to work because my scale that I have used for a thousand years (or so it feels) finally broke. As I've said, I normally weigh myself every morning, and this just about made me go postal! In fact it kind of temporarily did! I kept stepping on the scale, and it kept not lighting up, so I kept stepping again in a different spot on the scale, or moving it, or changing the battery. No luck! I was like a mouse in some cruel experiment, trained so extensively to step on a pedal for a reward that when there is no reward, the mouse keeps stepping and stepping!

Very reluctantly I have switched to BB's scale. BB's scale weighs me 2.5 lbs lower than my scale. I know that as long as it's consistent (and thank goodness it's "lower-consistent") then it's not a problem, but I feel like my whole sense of the universe if off. As you can imagine, BB thinks I'm being a bit dramatic but alas, this adjustment shall take a little more time.

As an end to this tangent, I should note that my cat, Frou Frou, also misses my scale, so we are able to bond over it. Frou Frou used to love the texture of that scale (or something) and loved to roost on it when I was not using it. She'd look up so seriously at BB and me, and one of us would say, "Frou Frou, are you on the Catkins diet again? Dont' be embarrassed. We'll support you." It was all very silly but a pleasant routine for all involved. Maybe she'll also eventually adjust to the new scale.

And that's all I have to say for tonight. Thanks, my weight loss/ health buddies

foxyshaman · 09-20-2011, 09:38 AM

I was away all weekend, and did very little moving. But I knew that would be the case. I did take a 1/2 hour each day for some power yoga, but that is not really going to aid in weight loss. We did go for a two hour hike in the mountains on Friday, which was a good sweat generator.

I did not pay attention to the amount of protein I was eating, and did not pay attention to that detail. So, last night when I went to my Zumba class I could really feel my muscles struggling and this morning they were struggling. I am going to have to keep a better eye on my protein, I know that that can be quite a factor in weight loss.

I don't eat meat or dairy. I did have soy, but I only had a cup a day when I was away. We did eat very well, but I am used to my protein shake every morning, which is 27g right there.

So... not sure where I am on the scale. I will find out Friday for my weigh in. It is a glorious week of exercise opportunity so I best not miss it. It is actually a great week with lots and lots of wonderful things going on... I just have to figure out when I will have time to do my laundry!!

PinkieLee · 09-20-2011, 10:18 AM

Hey all y'all healthy folks!

I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile... although I've been faithfully reading your updates everyday. I guess the last week or so, I've been in a slight stump. I haven't binged, but I could feel my motivation slipping away. I've been watching what I eat, but have noticed that I'm giving myself a lil' too much leeway with comfort food.

When I weighed last week, I was at a standstill again. I KNOW that I've got to get moving again... I am the only one that can make these changes. Seeing all of your updates & encouraging words is giving me the reality check that I need!

The other night, I was craving chicken spaghetti. Yeah, I know, not the healthiest dinner, but I made my modifications and it was AWESOME!

1 pound cooked, cubed chicken
1 - can rotel tomato
1 - can or jar of mushrooms
1 - can Healthy Request cream of chicken soup
1 - package of whole wheat pasta (thin or angel hair)
6 oz - cubed 2% milk velvetta cheese (half the fat & calories of regular velvetta & tastes the same)

Just boil & drain the pasta. Add the cheese & soup while the pasta is still warm (it helps melt the cheese). Then mix in the chicken, rotel & mushrooms... voila dinner is served! Seriously, it tasted exactly the same as my old receipe!

Yesterday, the focus went back to watching portion control and upping my water intake. Tonight, we are hitting the gym whether D likes it or not

Meals planned for the day today...

Breakfast:
multigrain cheerios with 2% milk
a banana
and a small sugar free vanilla iced coffe

Lunch:
tuna salad on a wrap with lettuce & tomato
apple slices & grapes

Dinner:
grilled boneless pork chops
grilled zuchinni
baked sweet potato for me (plain potato for D)
and a LIGHT ceaser salad

Thinker · 09-20-2011, 11:57 AM

Shhhhh... Gonna say this very quietly...

The scale moved this morning. Could've been a fluke....don't know. I'll check again at the end of the month.

Glenn · 09-21-2011, 06:11 AM

Good Housekeeping Taste Test:
Low fat Microwave Popcorn
14 samples
Winner by a Landslide!
Jolly Time CrispynWhite Light
25 calories per cup.

Zimmeh · 09-21-2011, 04:46 PM

Dinner tonight is:

Half of a can of albacore tuna with a teaspoon of olive oil mayo; Italian season, crushed red pepper and shredded Italian cheese on deli flats honey wheat bread and a handful of pita chips.

Zimmy

Rockinonahigh · 09-21-2011, 07:46 PM

Lunch was kinda weired today,I had artichoke hearts (4) a hand full of black olives,two slices of chedar cheese(low fat),6 whole wheat crackers,1 can of tuna packed in water with a diet coke to drink.I pulled a day shift at the country club to day so Im glad about that part,then tonight for dinner I made a salad with a dribble of ranchdressing toped with thin slices of steak about 6 with water to drink.
On the local night news had a spot about stroke triggers,in it were a lot of the things that my doc told me to eat on my food plan,stuff like milk,eggs,cheese, cracker,chips of all kinds...soda of all kinds..coffee..any kind of potatos,meat (red) on an on and fried foods.All I know is im eating healther than I have in years,drinking atleast 4 -20 bottles of water a day plus im exersiseing as much as I can even tho I must say not in the gym as much as I was I am doing things to be active.One reason I slowed down at the gym was bordedom the other was I started to have some joint probs in my shoulders and upper back.I dont know if I did something to start it up or was it just time for an issue with it(my back has a mind of its own).
Then I have to own up to palying a lot of pool hear lately,so far my ladies team is three points ont of the top spot,if we win tomorrow night we will be able to have a shot at going to vegas to compeat,we missed it last year by a hair.Anyhoo life is about the same hear,takeing it one day at the time.Every one keep up with the good work in our quest to be healther,one meal at the time we will get there.

Zimmeh · 09-23-2011, 07:05 AM

Good Morning Everyone,

I am happy since I did very well yesterday at our International Food Day at work! My homemade macaroni salad was a hit with everyone and I kept away from the cookies but treated myself to a small slice of red velvet cake. Tomorrow is my five year old niece's birthday party and thank goodness it is at a bowling alley!

Here is the recipe for the macaroni salad and feel free to modify it:

About half of a box of elbow macaroni
One can of albacore tuna
Half of a bag of Green peas <I used the frozen ones; less salt>
About three tablespoons of Olive Oil Mayo

Enjoy and here is some dancing music!

http://youtu.be/KlyXNRrsk4A

Zimmy

ruffryder · 09-23-2011, 09:14 AM

Happy Friday everybody! I'm off to a good morning.

BREAKFAST: apple cinnamon oatmeal
half A multigrain thin bun with 1/4 tsp of butter
black coffee - total of 175 calories.

SNACK/LUNCH: 100 calorie butter popcorn
peach light yogurt 80 calories.

DINNER: 6 oz steak with A1
cup of green beans
romaine salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and tbsp of fat free ranch

I'm in training so situps / pushups start every morning and night along with walking / running several times a week.

Cowboi · 09-22-2011, 07:39 PM

I am still coasting right now, but I do feel much better. Still weight the same, so thats good...no gain. Now, its time to get rid of some more pounds!!!!

Kelt · 09-22-2011, 08:52 PM

Well, I did myself in again.

After practicing for a few days with my walking poles to be sure I wouldn’t skewer/kabob my own foot I just had to start doing this barefoot. It is fabulous!

It is also the functional equivalent of slow X-country skiing on a belt sander; so after four ten mile days of it I walked right through the skin on the bottom of my foot.

Looks like I’m back in shoes for a few days.

09-20-2011, 09:38 AM	#3
foxyshaman Member How Do You Identify?: spiritually minded dirt dog Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 898 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 2,592 Times in 663 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I was away all weekend, and did very little moving. But I knew that would be the case. I did take a 1/2 hour each day for some power yoga, but that is not really going to aid in weight loss. We did go for a two hour hike in the mountains on Friday, which was a good sweat generator. I did not pay attention to the amount of protein I was eating, and did not pay attention to that detail. So, last night when I went to my Zumba class I could really feel my muscles struggling and this morning they were struggling. I am going to have to keep a better eye on my protein, I know that that can be quite a factor in weight loss. I don't eat meat or dairy. I did have soy, but I only had a cup a day when I was away. We did eat very well, but I am used to my protein shake every morning, which is 27g right there. So... not sure where I am on the scale. I will find out Friday for my weigh in. It is a glorious week of exercise opportunity so I best not miss it. It is actually a great week with lots and lots of wonderful things going on... I just have to figure out when I will have time to do my laundry!! __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

09-20-2011, 11:57 AM	#5
Thinker Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transman Preferred Pronoun?: male Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 710 Thanked 4,133 Times in 1,079 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Shhhhh... Gonna say this very quietly... The scale moved this morning. Could've been a fluke....don't know. I'll check again at the end of the month. __________________ Practice humility and kindness.

09-21-2011, 04:46 PM	#7
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,442 Times in 4,317 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Dinner tonight is: Half of a can of albacore tuna with a teaspoon of olive oil mayo; Italian season, crushed red pepper and shredded Italian cheese on deli flats honey wheat bread and a handful of pita chips. Zimmy __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

09-23-2011, 07:05 AM	#9
Zimmeh Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: I am a human and not a possession Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Volusia County, FL Posts: 6,746 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 23,549 Thanked 13,442 Times in 4,317 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Good Morning Everyone, I am happy since I did very well yesterday at our International Food Day at work! My homemade macaroni salad was a hit with everyone and I kept away from the cookies but treated myself to a small slice of red velvet cake. Tomorrow is my five year old niece's birthday party and thank goodness it is at a bowling alley! Here is the recipe for the macaroni salad and feel free to modify it: About half of a box of elbow macaroni One can of albacore tuna Half of a bag of Green peas <I used the frozen ones; less salt> About three tablespoons of Olive Oil Mayo Enjoy and here is some dancing music! http://youtu.be/KlyXNRrsk4A Zimmy __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

09-22-2011, 07:39 PM	#11
Cowboi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: Holding My Red Circle Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,811 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,051 Thanked 3,962 Times in 1,230 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I am still coasting right now, but I do feel much better. Still weight the same, so thats good...no gain. Now, its time to get rid of some more pounds!!!! __________________ Let There Be Cowgirls

09-19-2011, 05:49 PM	#2
nycfem Moderator How Do You Identify?: femme sub Preferred Pronoun?: Baby Grrl Relationship Status: Attached Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,794 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 52,987 Thanked 21,446 Times in 5,101 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I caught up on this thread which was me treating myself good and healthy because you all give such great support, tips, and love! I don't have much to say but I'll talk anyway because it's good to participate to stay in the game I had a morning last week that I was late to work because my scale that I have used for a thousand years (or so it feels) finally broke. As I've said, I normally weigh myself every morning, and this just about made me go postal! In fact it kind of temporarily did! I kept stepping on the scale, and it kept not lighting up, so I kept stepping again in a different spot on the scale, or moving it, or changing the battery. No luck! I was like a mouse in some cruel experiment, trained so extensively to step on a pedal for a reward that when there is no reward, the mouse keeps stepping and stepping! Very reluctantly I have switched to BB's scale. BB's scale weighs me 2.5 lbs lower than my scale. I know that as long as it's consistent (and thank goodness it's "lower-consistent") then it's not a problem, but I feel like my whole sense of the universe if off. As you can imagine, BB thinks I'm being a bit dramatic but alas, this adjustment shall take a little more time. As an end to this tangent, I should note that my cat, Frou Frou, also misses my scale, so we are able to bond over it. Frou Frou used to love the texture of that scale (or something) and loved to roost on it when I was not using it. She'd look up so seriously at BB and me, and one of us would say, "Frou Frou, are you on the Catkins diet again? Dont' be embarrassed. We'll support you." It was all very silly but a pleasant routine for all involved. Maybe she'll also eventually adjust to the new scale. And that's all I have to say for tonight. Thanks, my weight loss/ health buddies

09-20-2011, 10:18 AM	#4
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Hey all y'all healthy folks! I'm sorry I haven't posted in awhile... although I've been faithfully reading your updates everyday. I guess the last week or so, I've been in a slight stump. I haven't binged, but I could feel my motivation slipping away. I've been watching what I eat, but have noticed that I'm giving myself a lil' too much leeway with comfort food. When I weighed last week, I was at a standstill again. I KNOW that I've got to get moving again... I am the only one that can make these changes. Seeing all of your updates & encouraging words is giving me the reality check that I need! The other night, I was craving chicken spaghetti. Yeah, I know, not the healthiest dinner, but I made my modifications and it was AWESOME! 1 pound cooked, cubed chicken 1 - can rotel tomato 1 - can or jar of mushrooms 1 - can Healthy Request cream of chicken soup 1 - package of whole wheat pasta (thin or angel hair) 6 oz - cubed 2% milk velvetta cheese (half the fat & calories of regular velvetta & tastes the same) Just boil & drain the pasta. Add the cheese & soup while the pasta is still warm (it helps melt the cheese). Then mix in the chicken, rotel & mushrooms... voila dinner is served! Seriously, it tasted exactly the same as my old receipe! Yesterday, the focus went back to watching portion control and upping my water intake. Tonight, we are hitting the gym whether D likes it or not Meals planned for the day today... Breakfast: multigrain cheerios with 2% milk a banana and a small sugar free vanilla iced coffe Lunch: tuna salad on a wrap with lettuce & tomato apple slices & grapes Dinner: grilled boneless pork chops grilled zuchinni baked sweet potato for me (plain potato for D) and a LIGHT ceaser salad

09-21-2011, 06:11 AM	#6
Glenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Ol butch bones. Preferred Pronoun?: Old thing Relationship Status: Too old to play. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: :rolleyes: Posts: 1,547 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,602 Thanked 3,729 Times in 1,095 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Good Housekeeping Taste Test: Low fat Microwave Popcorn 14 samples Winner by a Landslide! Jolly Time CrispynWhite Light 25 calories per cup.

09-21-2011, 07:46 PM	#8
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: 21474856	Lunch was kinda weired today,I had artichoke hearts (4) a hand full of black olives,two slices of chedar cheese(low fat),6 whole wheat crackers,1 can of tuna packed in water with a diet coke to drink.I pulled a day shift at the country club to day so Im glad about that part,then tonight for dinner I made a salad with a dribble of ranchdressing toped with thin slices of steak about 6 with water to drink. On the local night news had a spot about stroke triggers,in it were a lot of the things that my doc told me to eat on my food plan,stuff like milk,eggs,cheese, cracker,chips of all kinds...soda of all kinds..coffee..any kind of potatos,meat (red) on an on and fried foods.All I know is im eating healther than I have in years,drinking atleast 4 -20 bottles of water a day plus im exersiseing as much as I can even tho I must say not in the gym as much as I was I am doing things to be active.One reason I slowed down at the gym was bordedom the other was I started to have some joint probs in my shoulders and upper back.I dont know if I did something to start it up or was it just time for an issue with it(my back has a mind of its own). Then I have to own up to palying a lot of pool hear lately,so far my ladies team is three points ont of the top spot,if we win tomorrow night we will be able to have a shot at going to vegas to compeat,we missed it last year by a hair.Anyhoo life is about the same hear,takeing it one day at the time.Every one keep up with the good work in our quest to be healther,one meal at the time we will get there.

09-23-2011, 09:14 AM	#10
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,679 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Happy Friday everybody! I'm off to a good morning. BREAKFAST: apple cinnamon oatmeal half A multigrain thin bun with 1/4 tsp of butter black coffee - total of 175 calories. SNACK/LUNCH: 100 calorie butter popcorn peach light yogurt 80 calories. DINNER: 6 oz steak with A1 cup of green beans romaine salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and tbsp of fat free ranch I'm in training so situps / pushups start every morning and night along with walking / running several times a week.

09-22-2011, 08:52 PM	#12
Kelt Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Beach Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,751 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,765 Thanked 15,285 Times in 2,538 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Well, I did myself in again. After practicing for a few days with my walking poles to be sure I wouldn’t skewer/kabob my own foot I just had to start doing this barefoot. It is fabulous! It is also the functional equivalent of slow X-country skiing on a belt sander; so after four ten mile days of it I walked right through the skin on the bottom of my foot. Looks like I’m back in shoes for a few days.