Healthy Weight Loss

deedarino · 03-21-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorp

How's about this alternative:

Get a rice cake and spoon some canned pumpkin on it. 1 cup of the pumpkin is 0 points! That could reduce your craving, you can then sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on it. And if you want to get a little more out of it, spoon 2 Tablespoons of fat-free cool whip on top of that. Fat free cool whip is also 0 points for 2 Tablespoons.

Truvia for sweetening is amazing! I also add it to plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit. Num...

DapperButch · 03-22-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by deedarino

Truvia for sweetening is amazing! I also add it to plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit. Num...

Truvia (stevia) is a much healthier choice than the artificial sweetners (sweet and low, splenda, equal, etc) and is a better choice over sugar. I personally like agave nectar, as my sweetner.

JustJo · 03-22-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Truvia (stevia) is a much healthier choice than the artificial sweetners (sweet and low, splenda, equal, etc) and is a better choice over sugar. I personally like agave nectar, as my sweetner.

I use both stevia and agave nectar, and have found that I prefer the agave....especially in iced tea.

To try to battle my on-going taste for soda, I make sure to keep a pitcher of home-brewed ice tea in the fridge at all times and I sweeten it with just a little agave.

It's delicious...and both much healthier and much cheaper than sodas (plain or diet).

When Snack was here he liked it too....and he's a big "sweet tea" drinker.

justkim · 03-22-2012, 06:42 AM

Good morning!
Just got in from my 5 a.m. small group workout...
I may have to ask my clients to sit on the floor so I can cut their hair...
I am certain here shortly I will NOT be able to lift my arms...
Worked out tri's and chest...
It was such a great workout that I wanted to throw up...

As far as the leg workout earlier in the week... well lets just say I really didn't want to move... but I did... I live on the second floor and I have two little dogs who need to go out... so NOT moving was not an option...

My weekend has come to an end and I head back to work today...
Have a fantastic day everyone!
Make the best of it and remember to be kind to yourself...

JoSchmooze · 03-22-2012, 09:07 AM

I crept up on the scale this morning...
sucking in my breath, I approached
with trepidation.....
Today, I mumbled to myself...just let me
have today be a 225 day.....

MWUAHHHHHAAAHAHAHHAHA....

225.8!!

Now perhaps I can have one bite of a birthday cake!!

JustJo · 03-22-2012, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

I crept up on the scale this morning...
sucking in my breath, I approached
with trepidation.....
Today, I mumbled to myself...just let me
have today be a 225 day.....

MWUAHHHHHAAAHAHAHHAHA....

225.8!!

Now perhaps I can have one bite of a birthday cake!!

I think that calls for this....

Zimmeh · 03-24-2012, 08:21 PM

This what I have had today:

Breakfast:
Chobani black cherry yogurt
Grande skinny vanilla latte

Lunch: peanut butter sandwich

Dinner: chorizo and eggs

Snacks: fruit!

I have my sneakers, iPhone earbuds and a 30 minute break to walk around this gorgeous hotel.

Zimmeh

foxyshaman · 03-22-2012, 01:06 PM

It is official

I am now the lightest I have been in 15 years!!!

Cutting out dinner carbs did the trick and got me off the plateau and plummeting another 4 pounds.

I am way fucking happy.

Like way.

I am officially shopping for a new dress for the womonspace dance

. I think I am going to go for a new look... like steam punk. And why not... right now I feel as sexy as all get out.

Rockinonahigh · 03-22-2012, 02:47 PM

Yesterday I had a doctors appointment with my doc about my back and what to do about it,my options were surgery or to give pain managaement a try first,im doing pain managaement then hopeing I can get back to a more normal ablity to be mobile with out stifness and pain.I have no clue as to what or when it will start but its best be asap so I can get a move on it.The surgery option is like a barbaric whack job that will leave me unable to bend over cause of the rods and screws and such,my comment was hell no in capitial letters cause with the advance ment of surgery options avalable with new ways of doing things I will look for a better way first.Also they say I have a brusitis pocket in my left shoulder and left hip plus degenertive disk in my back and neck.Now I knew all this a long time ago plus its in my med records and they know it.Frankly im really put out over the lack of the docs getting on the ball with what can be done or not done about it except throw drugs at it,I told them I wasnt going to let them turn me into a paid drug addict just for them to take a short cut at my expense any longer.I really do hope pain management works cause surgery is an option I really dont want to take.
On the other hand they are pleased with my weight loss even tho I have regained a fue as well as my blood sugar being better than it had in a while.Trade off's the god ,bad and the ugly of it all.

Zimmeh · 03-23-2012, 12:19 PM

I saw this on The Chew today. It is a healthy snack for the summer and I wanted to pss it on..

Enjoy!

Zimmeh

Daphne Oz's Frozen Key Lime Pie Pops

skill level
Easy

time
60-120min

servings
8

cost
$

Contributed by: Daphne Oz
This fantastic pie is tasty and fun! Whip up a batch and serve them at your next party. ..

ingredients
1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers (separated)
1/3 cup Key Lime Juice
Zest of 3 Key Limes
3 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
3 tablespoon Honey

kitchenware

• Hand Mixer
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Measuring Cup (set)
• Measuring Spoons

JoSchmooze · 03-23-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylvie

JoSchmooze - i tried bringing food through at the airport and they let me! As long as it was snacks and fruit they were fine with it, just no liquids.. Thanks so much for mentionning it, i truly thought food was included, LOL.. Made my travelling day much more pleasant as far as staying on track.

((huggs to all))

Sylvie, glad to know that I was not misleading
you. I have always taken nuts, trail mix or
other snacks in my backpack. I just cannot spend
the outrageous prices in the airport!

Today is the day after my birthday and I am
just now getting to work!!
Thank goodness my client knows I am remote and sometimes
I keep crazy hours!
A couple of my friends "kidnapped" me, took me
over to one of their homes and gave me a
"diet friendly" barbeque! Neither of them could
believe that I cut my steak in half and only ate
about a 6 - 7 oz portion!
But I am grateful for those friends who are supporting
my efforts to get healthy and lose this extra weight!

Keep on trucking, y'all!

Ginger · 03-24-2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zimmeh

I saw this on The Chew today. It is a healthy snack for the summer and I wanted to pss it on..

Enjoy!

Zimmeh

Daphne Oz's Frozen Key Lime Pie Pops

skill level
Easy

time
60-120min

servings
8

cost
$

Contributed by: Daphne Oz
This fantastic pie is tasty and fun! Whip up a batch and serve them at your next party. ..

ingredients
1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers (separated)
1/3 cup Key Lime Juice
Zest of 3 Key Limes
3 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
3 tablespoon Honey

kitchenware

• Hand Mixer
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Measuring Cup (set)
• Measuring Spoons

Sounds delicious. I might skip the graham crackers and use non-fat yogurt. Thanks for posting the recipe!

DapperButch · 03-22-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

I use both stevia and agave nectar, and have found that I prefer the agave....especially in iced tea.

To try to battle my on-going taste for soda, I make sure to keep a pitcher of home-brewed ice tea in the fridge at all times and I sweeten it with just a little agave.

It's delicious...and both much healthier and much cheaper than sodas (plain or diet).

When Snack was here he liked it too....and he's a big "sweet tea" drinker.

Same here, Jo. In fact, that is exactly what I am drinking right now! I use green tea specifically for the anti-oxidant effects.

I am not too keen on stevia. I only highlighted the truvia (stevia) b/c I know that people like the ease of packets. If I had to have an artificial sweetner (which I don't use anymore), I would actually choose Splenda when it comes to taste.

03-22-2012, 06:42 AM	#4
justkim Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Relationship Status: <3 myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 2,023 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,062 Thanked 6,799 Times in 1,553 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Good morning! Just got in from my 5 a.m. small group workout... I may have to ask my clients to sit on the floor so I can cut their hair... I am certain here shortly I will NOT be able to lift my arms... Worked out tri's and chest... It was such a great workout that I wanted to throw up... As far as the leg workout earlier in the week... well lets just say I really didn't want to move... but I did... I live on the second floor and I have two little dogs who need to go out... so NOT moving was not an option... My weekend has come to an end and I head back to work today... Have a fantastic day everyone! Make the best of it and remember to be kind to yourself... __________________ Kim "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success." - Unknown -

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03-24-2012, 08:21 PM	#7
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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	Happy Dance It is official I am now the lightest I have been in 15 years!!! Cutting out dinner carbs did the trick and got me off the plateau and plummeting another 4 pounds. I am way fucking happy. Like way. I am officially shopping for a new dress for the womonspace dance . I think I am going to go for a new look... like steam punk. And why not... right now I feel as sexy as all get out. __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Muriel Strode

03-23-2012, 12:19 PM	#10
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 13,441 Times in 4,316 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Frozen Key Lime Pops I saw this on The Chew today. It is a healthy snack for the summer and I wanted to pss it on.. Enjoy! Zimmeh Daphne Oz's Frozen Key Lime Pie Pops skill level Easy time 60-120min servings 8 cost $ Contributed by: Daphne Oz This fantastic pie is tasty and fun! Whip up a batch and serve them at your next party. .. ingredients 1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers (separated) 1/3 cup Key Lime Juice Zest of 3 Key Limes 3 cup Greek Yogurt 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract 3 tablespoon Honey kitchenware • Hand Mixer • Liquid Measuring Cup • Measuring Cup (set) • Measuring Spoons __________________ "A loving heart is the truest wisdom" -Chinua Achebe

03-22-2012, 02:47 PM	#9
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	Yesterday I had a doctors appointment with my doc about my back and what to do about it,my options were surgery or to give pain managaement a try first,im doing pain managaement then hopeing I can get back to a more normal ablity to be mobile with out stifness and pain.I have no clue as to what or when it will start but its best be asap so I can get a move on it.The surgery option is like a barbaric whack job that will leave me unable to bend over cause of the rods and screws and such,my comment was hell no in capitial letters cause with the advance ment of surgery options avalable with new ways of doing things I will look for a better way first.Also they say I have a brusitis pocket in my left shoulder and left hip plus degenertive disk in my back and neck.Now I knew all this a long time ago plus its in my med records and they know it.Frankly im really put out over the lack of the docs getting on the ball with what can be done or not done about it except throw drugs at it,I told them I wasnt going to let them turn me into a paid drug addict just for them to take a short cut at my expense any longer.I really do hope pain management works cause surgery is an option I really dont want to take. On the other hand they are pleased with my weight loss even tho I have regained a fue as well as my blood sugar being better than it had in a while.Trade off's the god ,bad and the ugly of it all.