Healthy Weight Loss

Soft*Silver · 07-19-2012, 10:13 PM

I have been sick for the past few days with a horrid stumach virus. I have not been able to eat. I must be careful now, as I eat over the next few days because I am hungry now and can tend to overeat.

thanks to the support I have been getting...it means alot!

JustJo · 07-20-2012, 08:16 AM

Okay, so this is just weird...

I have finally completely and totally broken the 200 barrier and am never above it anymore....which is great.

I'm doing the new pilot weight loss program for work, working out at Curves, building in more movement whether it's walking on the beach or whatever....and the weight has been slowly creeping down.

In fact, it's been slowing creeping down even when I indulge in things like homemade from scratch blueberry whole wheat pancakes with real butter (a little) and real maple syrup (a little), dinners out at awesome Italian restaurants eating chicken picatta with tons of delicious zucchini and fresh artichokes....all kinds of real food, even when it isn't "diet" food.

Yesterday, I had an insane craving for Doritos (one of my deadly holdovers of previous bad eating habits). I caved, got a bag, and ate some. Not a ton, not the whole bag.....just some.

I got on the scale this morning, and had regained a pound.

A pound.

For a few handfuls of Doritos.

It leaves me wondering what in the heck is in all that processed crap that is so tied in with my weight gain, when even decadent "real" foods don't mess with me.

Bizarre.

Tawse · 07-20-2012, 08:39 AM

my first thought was "aren't those salty?"

I can "gain" 3 pounds if I eat Chinese food for dinner until I flush the sodium out.

Soon · 07-20-2012, 08:57 AM

I think Tawse is right on the money--salt is the culprit.

If I drink too many diet cokes (sodium), I retain water.

Also, I gain about 1.5-2 pounds of water weight right before my period. It is not uncommon to gain up to five pounds during this time!

I just try to up my water intake and flush out the sodium.

Don't stress about it, Jo!

thedivahrrrself · 07-20-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

I think Tawse is right on the money--salt is the culprit.

If I drink too many diet cokes (sodium), I retain water.

Also, I gain about 1.5-2 pounds of water weight right before my period. It is not uncommon to gain up to five pounds during this time!

I just try to up my water intake and flush out the sodium.

Don't stress about it, Jo!

Diet drinks also increase cravings for sweet things, research shows.

Soon · 07-20-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by thedivahrrrself

Diet drinks also increase cravings for sweet things, research shows.

Yeah, I think I read that too!

I'm pretty good about sweets, though.

I've been off sugar for weeks now (except for one scrummy dessert) including all the white stuff (bread, rice, potatoes) and have had hardly any cravings after the first week.

NJFemmie · 07-20-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

I got on the scale this morning, and had regained a pound.

A pound.

For a few handfuls of Doritos.

It leaves me wondering what in the heck is in all that processed crap that is so tied in with my weight gain, when even decadent "real" foods don't mess with me.

Bizarre.

Weight goes up, weight goes down, all throughout the day. I'm sure you already know this - but weighing yourself less frequently will keep your morale up during the process - this way you aren't paying attention to every little fluctuation and it will force you to concentrate on the end result.

Carbs are the enemy when it comes to losing weight - even just a little bit depending on how your body processes them, worse if combined with other carbs throughout the day. As long as you keep working out, you'll burn it off.

Taking a moderate amount of Lecithin while you are working out will help reduce cravings for sugar and carbs. It's also a fat burner.

Soon · 07-20-2012, 09:49 AM

Thanks for the Lecithin tip, NJ!

NJFemmie · 07-20-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

Thanks for the Lecithin tip, NJ!

No problem! Many years ago I gained a lot of weight because of a medication I was taking - and being a carbo-holic, I was struggling to find something that would help me reduce those cravings. It took about a week or two before I noticed that I didn't want that chocolate bar, or those chips. Did me a world of good.

I recommend a moderate amount because lecithin is found in food you may be eating every day - egg yolk, soybeans, grains, wheat germ, fish, beans, peanuts. You never want to over do.

Tawse · 07-20-2012, 11:29 AM

Now when we say Carbs.. are we referring to starches only - or veggies as well?

If veggies as well - I have to disagree about them being the enemy - but as long as what you're doing works for you.

Keep on trucking.

NJFemmie · 07-20-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tawse

Now when we say Carbs.. are we referring to starches only - or veggies as well?

If veggies as well - I have to disagree about them being the enemy - but as long as what you're doing works for you.

Keep on trucking.

Veggie carbs are different than processed carbs. I was referring to things such as doritos, potato chips, etc... The only veggie I find being the enemy is okra - and oh yeah, brussel sprouts. Veggie carbs are processed differently in the body and don't have the same effect as the other carbs. BUT, they are carbs and there should be a daily intake of them as well.

If you're going to eat carbs, stay away from the whites - white bread, white rice, pasta ... yadda yadda. All that goes right to the stomach.

When I lost all that weight I put on many years ago, it was because I limited my bad carb intake. I also made sure that if I did eat bad carbs, I worked out and worked it off.

morningstar55 · 07-21-2012, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Miss_Tia

I have been sick for the past few days with a horrid stumach virus. I have not been able to eat. I must be careful now, as I eat over the next few days because I am hungry now and can tend to overeat.

thanks to the support I have been getting...it means alot!

when i have a yucky tumy problem ... which thank god .. its rare i do... when i get hungry , i tend to drink ginger ale, with real ginger in it and some good freshly made won ton soup.

and maybe crackers.... it works for me.

JoSchmooze · 07-21-2012, 08:44 AM

OMG.......
Al the Russian trainer was brutal yesterday!
I have been on the road for the past several weeks
but wanted him to know that I had been taking
advantage of their "fitness" facilities......
Jaysus! He gave me some new exercises for my
hamstrings that I thought were physically impossible
(at least for me).....I woke this morning curled up in a
fetal position so as not to stretch those above mentioned
hamstrings......

Keep on trucking' y'all!

Cowboi · 07-21-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

OMG.......
Al the Russian trainer was brutal yesterday!
I have been on the road for the past several weeks
but wanted him to know that I had been taking
advantage of their "fitness" facilities......
Jaysus! He gave me some new exercises for my
hamstrings that I thought were physically impossible
(at least for me).....I woke this morning curled up in a
fetal position so as not to stretch those above mentioned
hamstrings......

Keep on trucking' y'all!

I hear ya Unka Jo!!! I was off for a week, and my crossfit thursday about killed me. This morning was weights, so it was much better. Hooooorah!!!!

Rockinonahigh · 07-21-2012, 09:44 AM

Well folks its been six days ince I got my back injected so im ging to give a good work out a go later today,I have less pain than I have had in years but now and then get some pain in an odd place.I was told bythe doc that did the injection there would be so residual things pop up but would go away...I hope she is right.

07-19-2012, 10:13 PM	#1
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07-20-2012, 08:16 AM	#2
JustJo Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: pushy broad Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Follow your heart; it knows things your mind cannot explain. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southeast corner Posts: 5,633 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,417 Thanked 25,406 Times in 4,660 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Okay, so this is just weird... I have finally completely and totally broken the 200 barrier and am never above it anymore....which is great. I'm doing the new pilot weight loss program for work, working out at Curves, building in more movement whether it's walking on the beach or whatever....and the weight has been slowly creeping down. In fact, it's been slowing creeping down even when I indulge in things like homemade from scratch blueberry whole wheat pancakes with real butter (a little) and real maple syrup (a little), dinners out at awesome Italian restaurants eating chicken picatta with tons of delicious zucchini and fresh artichokes....all kinds of real food, even when it isn't "diet" food. Yesterday, I had an insane craving for Doritos (one of my deadly holdovers of previous bad eating habits). I caved, got a bag, and ate some. Not a ton, not the whole bag.....just some. I got on the scale this morning, and had regained a pound. A pound. For a few handfuls of Doritos. It leaves me wondering what in the heck is in all that processed crap that is so tied in with my weight gain, when even decadent "real" foods don't mess with me. Bizarre. __________________ I'm not tall enough to ride emotional roller coasters

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07-21-2012, 08:44 AM	#13
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07-20-2012, 08:57 AM	#4
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,094 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I think Tawse is right on the money--salt is the culprit. If I drink too many diet cokes (sodium), I retain water. Also, I gain about 1.5-2 pounds of water weight right before my period. It is not uncommon to gain up to five pounds during this time! I just try to up my water intake and flush out the sodium. Don't stress about it, Jo!

07-20-2012, 09:49 AM	#8
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,094 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Thanks for the Lecithin tip, NJ!

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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	Well folks its been six days ince I got my back injected so im ging to give a good work out a go later today,I have less pain than I have had in years but now and then get some pain in an odd place.I was told bythe doc that did the injection there would be so residual things pop up but would go away...I hope she is right.