Healthy Weight Loss

[Zimmeh]

If I am out running errands before work and have to pick up fast food. I normally find a Chik-Fil-A and pick up their grilled chicken sandwich with a medium unsweet tea. Now, if I am out having lunch with friends, we normally go to Panera Bread or Olive Garden. I try to stay away from McDonalds and Burger King..That shit is hazardous to your health, literally. The apple and pecan salad from Wendy's is delicious and if I really want to treat myself, I pick up a small frosty and make that my treat for the day..

Have a great day,

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

It's great to see everyone still truckin' along on this journey and having such amazing success! Keep up the great work y'all!

I've been doing pretty good. During the week, I've been tracking my food & staying within my points range. The weekends I don't do as well, but because I'm a creature of habit & eat a lot of the same foods, I do my best to limit myself to what I know I can & can't eat.

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita

[*Anya*]

I have totally stuck to around 1300 cals the last couple of days, walked 2x yesterday, did stairs and my 60 sit-ups.

Feels great to be back on track and to have that control flowing through my mind.

Lost 1/2 pound. Goal is @ least 8 lbs. by New Years. Since I lose weight at a glacial pace, it will be a challenge

Hugs healthies!

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita

I don't have to wish you luck PinkieLee you are already on your way.

I am *fortunate* not to be able to eat bread (yeast and flour combinations) and I don't eat meat or dairy so I can't eat alot of the fast food others do and can. I can, very occasionally, eat small pita's which I will have with tuna. Sometimes I splurge like big time and order Pad Thai...oh and get this...sometimes I go all crazy and order extra tofu. Oh yeah I know how to rock it

Breaking my habit and addiction to high carb fat food was the hardest for me. I am finding that my body no longer tolerates it. So, if I find myself *indulging* I can eat very little before my body responds quickly and without kindness. I can forgo those foods, to avoid nausea.

I love snap peas, like love them. They are my favorite snack, like ever. Their fast, and are food, do they count?

[Zimmeh]

Yes they do!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I don't have to wish you luck PinkieLee you are already on your way.

I am *fortunate* not to be able to eat bread (yeast and flour combinations) and I don't eat meat or dairy so I can't eat alot of the fast food others do and can. I can, very occasionally, eat small pita's which I will have with tuna. Sometimes I splurge like big time and order Pad Thai...oh and get this...sometimes I go all crazy and order extra tofu. Oh yeah I know how to rock it

Breaking my habit and addiction to high carb fat food was the hardest for me. I am finding that my body no longer tolerates it. So, if I find myself *indulging* I can eat very little before my body responds quickly and without kindness. I can forgo those foods, to avoid nausea.

I love snap peas, like love them. They are my favorite snack, like ever. Their fast, and are food, do they count?

[tazz]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I have totally stuck to around 1300 cals the last couple of days, walked 2x yesterday, did stairs and my 60 sit-ups.

Feels great to be back on track and to have that control flowing through my mind.

Lost 1/2 pound. Goal is @ least 8 lbs. by New Years. Since I lose weight at a glacial pace, it will be a challenge

Hugs healthies!

***you are so on track *Anya*

by counting your caloric intake... doing your workouts... you will lose 1 lbs a week.
try walking 4x's a week ~ very fast for 1 hour. if you dont have that kinda time... try running for 1/2 hour.

also, try limiting your intake of dairy (but keep the eggs).

GO *Anya* goooooo! *fist pump*

[Sachita]

Ok for the past month 1/2 I cut out all artificial sweeteners. I was never a big soda person but I did have a coke zero a few times a week. I also use splenda in my morning coffee. I stopped drinking soda and replaced the splenda with raw organic agave (which I love now).

My food cravings have drastically dropped. I use to pace the floor wanting sugar so bad. Now I don't. Its amazing.

[Zimmeh]

I have noticed that since I stopped drinking coffee, I no longer feel like I am *wired for sound* and I can concentrate better.

Congrats!!!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by Sachita

Ok for the past month 1/2 I cut out all artificial sweeteners. I was never a big soda person but I did have a coke zero a few times a week. I also use splenda in my morning coffee. I stopped drinking soda and replaced the splenda with raw organic agave (which I love now).

My food cravings have drastically dropped. I use to pace the floor wanting sugar so bad. Now I don't. Its amazing.

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by Zimmeh

Sylive,

I have to say that you are inspiration to me! I remember when I lost my original 60lbs and how wonderful it felt..To be able to walk into a room full of people that I didn't know and know they were looking at me for who I am, and not looking at me because of my weight. Knowing that with every pound that I lost, I felt better and how I to can now run up two flights of stairs and not be out of breath. I also have been noticing that my size 12 misses Kenneth Cole pants are not fitting anymore, which means that I am now a size 10..Woohoo..I just need to go shopping! I have never in my life been a size 10 anything and I am enjoying this!

You truly are, kicking ass and taking names! Don't let anyone stop you from completing your journey..

Hugs,

Zimmeh

awhhh, Zimmeh *gets all teary-eyed*
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS, a size 10 is frigging fantastic! So proud of you.. & definitely enjoy it, you should because you soo deserve that.. This takes so much discipline and dedication - it's a lot of work, so GO YOU! *hugs* & to think i am inspirational to someone is so smileworthy, from the inside out.. Because each of you are so inspirational to ME!

i can relate to how people would look at me ... (though maybe they weren't and maybe a lot of it was in my own head) but, for many, many years i became a prisoner of my own home even.. Didn't work, stopped going out with friends or seeing family, didn't even so much as go to Parent-Teacher meetings even.. i feared people seeing me.. So, after losing the 63 lbs, i have certainly come out of my little shell, that's for sure..

i not only make plans with friends & family, but i go places and flew to Oregon and find myself doing things which i once found so uncomfortable before, it's almost like... i'm taking my life back, finally! That feels great =)

i also had people bully and make fun of me, often.. Which of course was very hurtful, still can be.. i still get bullied, only difference is, i don't tolerate it anymore and i deal with things much differently...

This journey we're all taking is so life changing, it takes my breath away often just thinking about it.. i get all tickled pink with new things i'm noticing - i love that we have this thread to share...thank you for sharing your changes too!

[Zimmeh]

You are welcome, hon...A lot of things that I have noticed are:

I have so much more self confidence in myself now than I did back in January of 2007 when I started my journey..I have posted a few pics of myself in the Pin Ups thread and the Show Us Who You Are thread..Something that I would never have done before now.

I am now working on my next journey. On Monday, I will be sitting in a dentist's chair getting some teeth pulled to get ready for braces in January..Once this is done, I will finally be to accept myself in my own head...

Yes it is hard work, but the results are so damn well worth it..I would never allow myself to fall back into that life again..I am a happier person now and I am enjoying it.

I bought a bikini last year, so I could take my nieces and nephew swimming. I haven't worn a bathing suit in general in over ten years before that. I still have that bikini and yes a size 10 is awesome...

I have also noticed, that my body isn't as bloated anymore and I love being told how gorgeous I am..Something my brain would never allow me to except before this journey..My shyness has been kicked to the curb and it felt wonderful to go attend the Reunion...I got to finally enjoy being myself! I say, we put the rock in Little Rock next year!

Hugs and keep it up girlie!!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by sylvie

awhhh, Zimmeh *gets all teary-eyed*
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS, a size 10 is frigging fantastic! So proud of you.. & definitely enjoy it, you should because you soo deserve that.. This takes so much discipline and dedication - it's a lot of work, so GO YOU! *hugs* & to think i am inspirational to someone is so smileworthy, from the inside out.. Because each of you are so inspirational to ME!

i can relate to how people would look at me ... (though maybe they weren't and maybe a lot of it was in my own head) but, for many, many years i became a prisoner of my own home even.. Didn't work, stopped going out with friends or seeing family, didn't even so much as go to Parent-Teacher meetings even.. i feared people seeing me.. So, after losing the 63 lbs, i have certainly come out of my little shell, that's for sure..

i not only make plans with friends & family, but i go places and flew to Oregon and find myself doing things which i once found so uncomfortable before, it's almost like... i'm taking my life back, finally! That feels great =)

i also had people bully and make fun of me, often.. Which of course was very hurtful, still can be.. i still get bullied, only difference is, i don't tolerate it anymore and i deal with things much differently...

This journey we're all taking is so life changing, it takes my breath away often just thinking about it.. i get all tickled pink with new things i'm noticing - i love that we have this thread to share...thank you for sharing your changes too!

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

Tonyaaaa, congratulations on the loss!! Must feel fantastic to be back where you were before vacation..So exciting, because i can read even in your posts that your commitment is there, we all fall, it's that we get back up that counts, and you are soo on it.. ((((Tonya))))

As for fast food, i'm not much help with that, i'm sorry..
i'm soooo not an eater-outter... When i am going out someplace, i'll always pack snacks and such with me until i can get home and eat, or i'll pack a lunch for me.. But, if absolutely necessary i pick something up somewhere, i do like Subway and of course anyplace that has healthy food choices, salad is usually what i'll get..Smells in a restaurant are a danger zone for me, especially lately..Although i'm not a fast food eater, i think it's the "because i cant have it, i want it" phase - even greasy fast food joints the smell is so inviting i want to gnaw my own arms off.. lol

[sylvie]

Originally Posted by Kelt

This is incredible! Don't call these small achievements, they are huge milestones!

Grab the credit and run with it. You deserve it.

Kelt, thank you.. i know you are right, and i certainly don't give myself enough credit, i am bad for that.. They really are huge milestones, and i could have kept listing more.. It amazes me..

Thanks (((((Kelt)))))

[Zimmeh]

Congrats!!

Let's show the Reunion, that we can do this...

Hugs and have a great day,

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

Good morning & happy Wednesday all you healthy folks!

It's great to see everyone still truckin' along on this journey and having such amazing success! Keep up the great work y'all!

I've been doing pretty good. During the week, I've been tracking my food & staying within my points range. The weekends I don't do as well, but because I'm a creature of habit & eat a lot of the same foods, I do my best to limit myself to what I know I can & can't eat.

Last week when I weighed, I had finally lost the last 3 pounds I had gained over vacation. Whewwwwwwww, now I only have 6 more pounds till my first personal goal that I set for myself! Tomorrow is my weigh in... wish me luck!

I was thinking this morning on my way to work about how often we did/do eat out. Sometimes it's more convienent, sometimes it's cheaper. Unfortunately, fast food happens for us. So, when you do eat fast food, where do you go & what do you eat?

I eat a LOT of Subway.
Wendy's ~ they have the best salads (apple, pecan & chicken... and the cobb salad are yummy)
Jack in the Box ~ the chicken fajita pita

[PinkieLee]

Originally Posted by Zimmeh

You are welcome, hon...A lot of things that I have noticed are:

I have so much more self confidence in myself now than I did back in January of 2007 when I started my journey..I have posted a few pics of myself in the Pin Ups thread and the Show Us Who You Are thread..Something that I would never have done before now.

I am now working on my next journey. On Monday, I will be sitting in a dentist's chair getting some teeth pulled to get ready for braces in January..Once this is done, I will finally be to accept myself in my own head...

Yes it is hard work, but the results are so damn well worth it..I would never allow myself to fall back into that life again..I am a happier person now and I am enjoying it.

I bought a bikini last year, so I could take my nieces and nephew swimming. I haven't worn a bathing suit in general in over ten years before that. I still have that bikini and yes a size 10 is awesome...

I have also noticed, that my body isn't as bloated anymore and I love being told how gorgeous I am..Something my brain would never allow me to except before this journey..My shyness has been kicked to the curb and it felt wonderful to go attend the Reunion...I got to finally enjoy being myself! I say, we put the rock in Little Rock next year!

Hugs and keep it up girlie!!

Zimmeh

This journey is not just for physical health, but for mental/spiritual well being! It's amazing how making so many positive changes can create a domino effect... and seems like everything else starts looking up as well! Zimmeh, we are all so proud of you that you continue this journey. Yes, you are beautiful, inside & out! Not to mention a pure delight to be around. Bright light sister, bright light!

[Zimmeh]

Thank you and you are a great person to be around! Shall I bring the bedazzling items next year? I try everyday to make everyone around me smile and giggle..Which I can normally do...I have learned that allowing people to belittle me, to make themselves happy, isn't something I want and I am not allowing..

Hugs my femme sister...

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

This journey is not just for physical health, but for mental/spiritual well being! It's amazing how making so many positive changes can create a domino effect... and seems like everything else starts looking up as well! Zimmeh, we are all so proud of you that you continue this journey. Yes, you are beautiful, inside & out! Not to mention a pure delight to be around. Bright light sister, bright light!

[PinkieLee]

Most of my adult life I have been a big girl. Let me tell you... I embraced it with every ounce of my being. I owned it, and my confidence was always strong. I even dated a woman that used to comment all the time about how sexy my confidence was... that if I didn't have it, we probably wouldn't have dated. I didn't know if I should take that as a compliment or a dig that she normally wouldn't date a big girl.

I've been every size from a size 13 - 28. Then, this past year, I started noticing every single little ache, muscle fatigue, out of breath walk... when that started steam rolling, my self confidence started going down right along with it.

See, I'm one of those women that has lived by the motto "fake it till you make it". In front of people, I put on a very brave face and can portray confidence that would knock your socks off. When it's just me, alone in my thoughts, I'm my own worst enemy.

So, this journey of making healthier decisions is starting to help me get back to the Tonya I once was. Let me rephrase this... I want to be a better Tonya. One that loves herself enough to put herself & her health first before anyone else.

THANK YOU all for keeping me coming back here... for encouraging me when I fall, but not allowing me to stay down for long. I appreciate you and your journeys more than y'all will ever know!

[PinkieLee]

and the ball has started rolling again! Weigh in today, 2 more pounds gone forever! Yep, a fabulous way to start the day with gentle reminder that YES, the tracking food does work for me.... and that I should really stick to the program.

Y'all have a great day!

[*Anya*]

Congrats PinkyLee! All of you are inspiring and motivating.

Had another good day but no weight loss. It is what it is.

I am continuing to weigh daily. For me, it is the only way to have reality hit me and keep me out of denial-even if the the pounds remain the same.

Have a healthy day all!

[PinkieLee]

(((Anya))))

My friend, a no loss is better than a gain anyday You keep up the great work and I bet you'll see a loss next week!

One nice thing about this thread, is that many of us are on different plans, but we all have one goal in mind ~ to become healthier! It's great to see different options that people are using on their journeys, because you never know when your current one might not be working for you anymore, and you need to switch things up.

[PinkieLee]

So, y'all the dreaded Thanksgiving dinner is fast approaching next week! I've started making my list and modifying receipes to be healthier. What I've got going so far...

a spiral ham (yeah, no way around that one)
mashed red potatoes (with skim milk, very little butter and NO salt)
baked squash (instead of sweet potato casserole, thanks Kelt )
steamed green beans and/or corn
wheat dinner rolls

I've been trying to decide if I'll make a salad, too... I just worry that it will go to waste because I'll be the only one that eats it. I MAY just get a bag salad, and cut up fresh cucumber & tomatoes.... my parents will at least eat those.

as for desserts:
pumpkin pie (with the fat free cool whip)
chocolate pie (made with skim milk, reduced fat graham cracker crust & fat free cool whip.. shhhhhhhh my brother will never know the difference)

[Zimmeh]

Your dinner sounds yummy and I will be still eating yogurt and soft foods until my mouth heals.

No way can you forgo the sprial ham and green beans..

Congrats on your weight loss!!!!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

So, y'all the dreaded Thanksgiving dinner is fast approaching next week! I've started making my list and modifying receipes to be healthier. What I've got going so far...

a spiral ham (yeah, no way around that one)
mashed red potatoes (with skim milk, very little butter and NO salt)
baked squash (instead of sweet potato casserole, thanks Kelt )
steamed green beans and/or corn
wheat dinner rolls

I've been trying to decide if I'll make a salad, too... I just worry that it will go to waste because I'll be the only one that eats it. I MAY just get a bag salad, and cut up fresh cucumber & tomatoes.... my parents will at least eat those.

as for desserts:
pumpkin pie (with the fat free cool whip)
chocolate pie (made with skim milk, reduced fat graham cracker crust & fat free cool whip.. shhhhhhhh my brother will never know the difference)