Healthy Weight Loss

girl_dee · 06-07-2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinker

Feels good to be back on track today!!

I was up EARLY and in the backyard pulling up weeds and trimming trees and bushes. My breakfast was PERFECT, and I'm ready for a fantastic day!

Thanks to Pinkie and the others who planted the Fitness Pal seed for me.

It feels much safer and smarter FOR ME to focus on the calories. And I love how it breaks down the fat, protein, carbs, etc...

Yes ! At the end of the week it's interesting to see how you did on sugars etc. That is one thing i do not like about WW (although i think it's still a good program) is that you can for example have iceberg lettuce for lunch and eat ice cream and still be in your point range. Of course you won't lose easily this way and it's probably not a bad idea from the marketing aspect.

AtLast · 06-07-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Yes ! At the end of the week it's interesting to see how you did on sugars etc. That is one thing i do not like about WW (although i think it's still a good program) is that you can for example have iceberg lettuce for lunch and eat ice cream and still be in your point range. Of course you won't lose easily this way and it's probably not a bad idea from the marketing aspect.

Yup and sugar can be such a trigger food for people like me that can get so compulsive with eating. Once I get off on a sugar binge, I'm in trouble.

We are all different, however, so probably many people can have the sweets and it is OK.

Tawse · 06-07-2012, 06:13 AM

For me it depends on what sugars. I get about 62g per day (average for May) but the vast majority of those grams are fruits and veggies which to me aren't a problem. So to me, it's not about the grams - but more about what's making up those grams.

Hollylane · 06-07-2012, 07:18 AM

I try to keep my carbohydrates between 15 and 30, but optimum weight loss, for me, happens with a limit closer to 15.

sylvie · 06-07-2012, 10:22 AM

Today was my weigh in.. 4 lbs lost!!
Grand total of 103 lbs lost since April of 2011...

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
So happy to have myself back on track..
The last two months, i was so unmotivated and maintained, didn't lose.
Which was okay, because maintaining and "knowing" i can maintain, is so important once i am happy with my weight..

But, i am so happy to hit this milestone.. It was a big one for me..
So now i'm at 212 lbs .. (started at 315)
No idea of my goal weight, i don't really have one..

To be honest, my only goal in this, is to find ease, happiness & peace of mind.
AND good health, of course..i know every step i am taking is bringing me better health overall... That's what i'm focusing on the most & what keeps me going.

At the very beginning, i was so weight obsessed.
So i love how my thought process is changing throughout this journey.

Next weigh in is June 25.

PinkieLee · 06-07-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvie

Today was my weigh in.. 4 lbs lost!!
Grand total of 103 lbs lost since April of 2011...

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
The last two months, i was so unmotivated and maintained, didn't lose.
Which was okay, because maintaining and "knowing" i can maintain, is so important once i am happy with my weight..

But, i am so happy to hit this milestone.. It was a big one for me..
So now i'm at 212 lbs .. (started at 315)
No idea of my goal weight, i don't really have one..

To be honest, my only goal in this, is to find ease, happiness & peace of mind.
AND good health, of course..i know every step i am taking is bringing me better health overall... That's what i'm focusing on the most & what keeps me going.

At the very beginning, i was so weight obsessed.
So i love how my thought process is changing throughout this journey.

Next weigh in is June 25.

YOU GO SISTER! We are all so so so proud of you and all of your hard work! You are a constant beam of motivation, support & encouragement! THANK YOU and congrats again!!

JoSchmooze · 06-07-2012, 11:32 AM

It's been a little over a week since I have been able to
make it into the gym - work schedule screwy and sleep schedule
all screwed up....but yesterday the phone rings (local number)
and I pick it up....

Al the Trainer: "Where the hell have you been?"
Jo: "Right here, working my ass off! Who the hell is this?"
Al the Trainer: "Get your ass into the gym, we open up at 5 am!"
Jo: "I'll be there tomorrow between 5 and 6!"
I knew right there and then who it was.....and I am not
crossing that crazy Russian!! I was there at 6:30 and by
6:45 am he had me sweating like a pig!

06-07-2012, 06:13 AM	#3
Tawse Member How Do You Identify?: TG Gender Queer Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 730 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,973 Thanked 2,733 Times in 642 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	For me it depends on what sugars. I get about 62g per day (average for May) but the vast majority of those grams are fruits and veggies which to me aren't a problem. So to me, it's not about the grams - but more about what's making up those grams. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...se/DGBSig1.gif

06-07-2012, 10:22 AM	#5
sylvie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mr Mtn's babygirl Preferred Pronoun?: girly, she Relationship Status: fiercely protected ♥ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Moving home in OR with Him VERY soooon !! Posts: 2,548 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,834 Thanked 7,501 Times in 1,850 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Today was my weigh in.. 4 lbs lost!! Grand total of 103 lbs lost since April of 2011... Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! So happy to have myself back on track.. The last two months, i was so unmotivated and maintained, didn't lose. Which was okay, because maintaining and "knowing" i can maintain, is so important once i am happy with my weight.. But, i am so happy to hit this milestone.. It was a big one for me.. So now i'm at 212 lbs .. (started at 315) No idea of my goal weight, i don't really have one.. To be honest, my only goal in this, is to find ease, happiness & peace of mind. AND good health, of course..i know every step i am taking is bringing me better health overall... That's what i'm focusing on the most & what keeps me going. At the very beginning, i was so weight obsessed. So i love how my thought process is changing throughout this journey. Next weigh in is June 25. __________________ my Mantra: i am letting go of angers, continuing to find forgiveness, welcoming inner peace & deserving of it all. my facebook weight loss page: http://www.facebook.com/asyllyjourney

06-07-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
JoSchmooze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: He, hym, mister or "sir", like I get called by strangers! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Right here, surrounded by technology Posts: 1,830 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 19,267 Thanked 10,989 Times in 1,627 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	*It's been a little over a week since I have been able to* *make it into the gym - work schedule screwy and sleep schedule* *all screwed up....but yesterday the phone rings (local number)* *and I pick it up....* *Al the Trainer: "Where the hell have you been?"* *Jo: "Right here, working my ass off! Who the hell is this?"* *Al the Trainer: "Get your ass into the gym, we open up at 5 am!"* *Jo: "I'll be there tomorrow between 5 and 6!"* *I knew right there and then who it was.....and I am not* *crossing that crazy Russian!! I was there at 6:30 and by* *6:45 am he had me sweating like a pig!* __________________ *Live your life in such a way that* *when your feet hit the floor* *in the morning,* *Satan shudders and* *says, "Oh God, he's up!"*

06-07-2012, 07:18 AM	#4
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