| ever feel burnt out from trying to lose so much weight?
August 19, 2009 at 9:53 pm
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| Hey y'all...
I don't know if it's the summer heat (90-some degrees here, ugh), but I've wondered if people on this forum just get burnt out with trying and/or losing so much weight.
Right now, I have to admit, I'm not enjoying the exercises I'm doing to lose weight, so I'm reassessing what other kind of exercises (i.e. circuit training, exercise bikes, treadmill, etc) I can do to keep the motivation going.
To be honest, the idea of doing "French Women Don't Get Fat" and just walk for miles outside instead of sweatin' it out on a machine sounds more appealing to me as of late, but I don't think it'll really help translate into pounds lost, just maintenance ;)
What do other people do when they feel like this?
:)
~ tea |
| weight "gain" & number of days for excess sodium to leave ur system?
August 19, 2009 at 9:38 pm
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| Hey guys!
I did check in advance before popping this question on the forum :)
How many days need to pass before the excess sodium gets out of your system (and you have a better idea then how much you weigh on the scale)? One, two, three days?
A friend of mine asked and I couldn't really answer, except I know you retain excess sodium for at least a day afterwards, lol :dizzy:
~ tea |
| Vitamin C
August 19, 2009 at 9:32 pm
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| Hi,
Has anyone tried taking 4 grams of vitamin c a day, I heard it's supposed to help block cortisol. I am trying to get rid of my fat belly and fight metabolic resistance syndrome. I had heard that adding vitamin c to your daily regiment can help because of the blocking of cortisol.
Thanks,
kate |
| Day 1, need supporters
August 19, 2009 at 9:27 pm
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| Hello everyone
As I said in my title this is my first day. I think I have done pretty well. I want to lose 75 pounds total. My husband is in Iraq right now and I want to get to my goal (or at least close) by the time he comes home (May 2010)
I was on Weight Watchers but was getting a little fast and loose with the rules and was not seeing progress like I wanted. I have heard about SB a million times but I have never tried a "low carb" diet, which I know this isn't. :)
I loooove all the carby foods. Especially bread. So this is gonna be pretty hard for me. I am planning on doing phase 1 for 3 weeks since I have more to lose than most. I read an article that said it was okay to do 3-4 weeks if you are over a 30 BMI.
I would love support and accountability. These boards are fantastic!
Today I ate:
Breakfast~protein shake
Snack~celery and organic, natural PB
Lunch~deli turkey, motz cheese stick (part skim), cucumber slices, romain lettuce
Snack~Sugar free jello
Dinner~Salmon and side salad with "spray" dressing
I also ate some yogurt and am wondering if it is "cheating." It is plain, fat free yougurt but I did not like the taste so I added a spoonful of sugar free jam. Still didn't like it. Added 1 packet of "truvia" and it was yummy! Lol. A lot of work for one cup of yogurt. It just got me thinking about why we can't just eat a cup of flavored yogurt because at this rate I am basically eating one. Or at least it feels that way. Did I cheat?
Also. . .I am a little uneasy about all these artificial flavorings and sugars. All the chemicals to make these foods "good for you." Does anyone else worry about this? I know I could find all natural everything but then what is left to eat these days? sad but kinda true. I don't know how many labels I had to read at the store yesterday just to find stuff with no added sugar (salsa even!) I just wonder if it might be better to eat flour and sugar but in moderation but at least have it be natural food not chemicals and everything.
Well I've rambled forever now. Give me any feedback you see fit. That would be wonderful!
Thanks y'all!
Danielle |
| ammonia smeeling sweat and no weight lose in a month
August 19, 2009 at 8:04 pm
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| Hi,
I have lost over 90 pounds since last September and have been exercising (cardio) everyday as of 2/28/09. I am now up to 110 minutes of cardio a day, but for the past few weeks my sweat has been smelling like ammonia about 50 minutes into my workout and I haven't lost any weight in a month. I have a lunch with a mix of protein, fat and good carbohydrates about 30 minutes before I workout. I have read a few of the post about ammonia smelling sweat, but that happens to athletes that start burning muscle. But the problem is I still have well over 60 pounds to lose so my body shouldn't be burning muscle but fat reserves, RIGHT? What is going on?
I eat 1500 calories a day, 34 years old, 5'8 and weigh 200 lbs. I had blood tests done and my liver funtion is great.
Thank you :) |
| Finally!!
August 19, 2009 at 8:04 pm
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| Hi everyone! Am I ever glad to be here! I have been battling with my weight for most of my adult life and am constantly bouncing around the scale. I have tried many diets but can never see myself through to a goal weight. I have absolutely no will power and after a few months I go right back to my horrible eating habits and pile the weight back on and then some! I am so glad to have stumbled upon this site and I now feel that I can get on track again knowing there are so many people here that can help and share their successes. Here's to success! Have a great day! |
| Confused
August 19, 2009 at 7:50 pm
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| So my routine these days is like this -
30 minutes Gold's Gym Cardio for the Wii, 30 minutes free step with Wii Fit, 30 minutes My Fitness Coach cardio for the Wii. I do that 5 times a week plus 1 day I add weight/strength training upper body, 1 day lower body and 1 day core.
My question is, is this enough exercise to get results? Am I working hard enough? With the Gold's Gym Cardio, I do sweat but it is minimal. The free step I sweat a little more and with My Fitness Coach cardio I do a fair amount of sweating. I don't have nor can I afford a HRM or I would surely have one. So how can I know if I am burning enough calories? :| |
| Just starting Nutrisystem
August 19, 2009 at 7:33 pm
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| I am eagerly awaiting my first shipment of Nutrisystem (should be here tomorrow). I am curious as to the results that others had with this...especially in the beginning. Should I expect to lost a lot in the first few weeks and then slowly taper down to 1 to 2 lbs a week? or will I start out slow and just remain slow. Any helpful tips to this diet would also be appreciated! |
| vegan = veg*n???
August 19, 2009 at 7:27 pm
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| Sorry if this has been asked before. What is the difference between typing vegan or veg*n? Thanks! :) |
| Provencal-Style Fish
August 19, 2009 at 6:58 pm
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| Here's a delicious recipe my family loves. Works well with any mild fish--I use cod, scrod, tilapia or haddock. Don't be afraid of the anchovy, but you can leave it out of you wish.
Provencal-Style Fish
Serves 4
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over one pound fish fillets that have been cut into serving portions. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Arrange in a baking dish.
In a large skillet, on medium heat, warm 1 Tbs. olive oil. Add a teaspoon anchovy paste or a good chopped anchovy or two( you can leave it out, but this tiny bit really adds a complex flavor, not "fishy") two sliced small onions (or 1 large), 1 sliced sweet red pepper, and one stalk chopped celery. Let the vegetables soften. Add 3 cloves chopped garlic, 6 sliced black olives and 3 sliced large garden tomatoes. Cook for 5-10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and a handful of a mixture of chopped fresh parsley, basil, thyme. Let cool, then spoon the mixture over the fish. Bake in a preheated 400 oven 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes. |
| Bad day
August 19, 2009 at 6:54 pm
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| My daughter has been sick for over a week now with a cold and some tummy issues. Luckily her doctor said if she's still sick tomorrow he will see her. Anyway I am just so worn out from me being sick and her being sick. I did NOTHING today. I even had a Klondike bar for lunch because I felt so tired and lazy! I don't even feel like cooking dinner, either. |
| Sausage and Peppers with Spaghetti Squash-Phase 1 and beyond
August 19, 2009 at 6:47 pm
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| I wanted to pass this recipe along for all you SB dieters-this tastes so good! It's one of my favs! The Spaghetti Squash adds a little crunch to this dish, but all the flavors blend so well.
Sausage and Peppers with Spaghetti Squash
You'll need:
1 lb. Turkey Sweet Italian Sausage-casing removed
3 sliced Bell Peppers of your choice-I use Green, Red and Yellow
1 onion- sliced
2-3 TBSP Olive Oil-divided
2 TBSP Italian Seasoning
1 14oz. can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c. Parmesean Cheese
1 c. Part Skim Mozzarella
1 Spaghetti Squash- I cook this in the oven, it tastes the best!
How to make:
Remove the casings from the sausage, add olive oil to a pan and cook until brown, add the peppers, onions, tomatoes, Italian Seasonings, salt and pepper. Drizzle a little more olive oil on the mixture, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 min.
While the sausage is cooking cut Spaghetti Squash in half, seed it and brush a little olive oil to keep it from drying out. Place in a shallow pan in a 350 oven for 30 min. You'll know it's done when the flesh starts to shred with a fork.
After the 30 minutes is up on the sausage, add the parmesean and mozzarella, cover and cook about 15 minutes more, enough for the cheese to melt.
After the Squash is done, I shred the flesh and divide it amoung plates and place the sausage mixture on top!
I hope you enjoy!:D |
| Is Biggest Loser Cardio Max high or low impact?
August 19, 2009 at 6:39 pm
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| I know it has "modified" versions of jumping jacks, jump rope, etc but if you don't do the modified versions would you classify it as low or high impact? I'm tracking cardio on sparkpeople.com but I can't figure out which category I'd put this into. |
| My husband, Tom Venuto and Weight Watchers.
August 19, 2009 at 6:35 pm
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| Mmmkay,
I'll get to the point. I was reading Tom Venuto's response to the Time article, which then got me more interested in Tom Venuto. I've heard the name before as the author of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle. It never went beyond that because I chalked it up as a weight lifter's thing, something I wouldn't benefit from..
But now I see he has a new book out that's getting great reviews online.
Then there's my husband....
We both started taking karate lessons together about two months ago..he's over the mooon because for the first time in his life he's been able to build muscle ( he does other workouts, too, in addition to the karate ). Me? I'm probably a little smaller but nothing noteworthy, mostly just boob reduction.. My husband has practically no body fat, and I have enough for both of us...
I have been a fairly dedicated weight watcher for over 10 years....and I've been messing w/ the same 10-15 lbs for almost that whole time.
I"m interested in Tom Venuto's approach but kind of scared, too. WW doesn't seem to be working for me as it once did, probably because I'm discouraged and hungry and sick of counting.... but at least I'm familiar with it.
So, here's my husband who struts around the the cock of the walk, and as much as I'm happy for him, I'm a bit jealous, too....
What is the concensus about Tom Venuto's books? has anyone switched from WW to Tom Venuto's approach? Can the two be put together?
I'll admit that the reviews on amazon have me pumped. But the reviewers on amazon...I don't know them...and I don't know many of you, either, but I still trust your feedback. |
| can't find the calories!
August 19, 2009 at 6:33 pm
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| for lunch I had a veggie rap with no mayo,cheese,meats just mustard and veggies on a flat bread from the safeway deli I need the calories please help |
| Goal: Moderate Meals and Exercise.
August 19, 2009 at 5:28 pm
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| So, I'm not looking yet for a specific calorie or weight goal. I just feel frustrated that when I'm stressed I move towards food which doesn't make me feel better at all. It actually makes me feel worse. So, here are my two goals.
1. For a week I am going to eat three moderate meals with no snacking in between, even at night.
2. I'm going to exercise three times a week.
I want to use going to Vegas as an excuse, but why wouldn't I want to eat moderately there. If I start to go to buffet land then I'll surely only have a miserable time because all I'll think about is food and not enjoying myself.
Yay! I'm excited about this goal. Glad I found this site.:carrot: |
| Don Hewitt Dies at 86
August 19, 2009 at 5:20 pm
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| RIP Mr. Hewitt!  Don Hewitt, who invented '60 Minutes,' dies at 86 By DAVID BAUDER (AP) NEW YORK — Don Hewitt, the CBS newsman who invented "60 Minutes" and produced the popular newsmagazine for 36 years, died Wednesday. He was 86. He died of pancreatic cancer at his Bridgehampton home, CBS said. His death came a month after that of fellow CBS legend Walter Cronkite. Hewitt joined CBS News in television's infancy in 1948, and produced the first televised presidential debate in 1960. He made his mark in the late 1960s when CBS agreed to try his idea of a one-hour broadcast that mixed hard news and feature stories. The television newsmagazine was born on Sept. 24, 1968, when the "60 Minutes" stopwatch began ticking. He dreamed of a television version of Life, the dominant magazine of the mid-20th century, where interviews with entertainers could co-exist with investigations that exposed corporate malfeasance. "The formula is simple," he wrote in a memoir in 2001, "and it's reduced to four words every kid in the world knows: Tell me a story. It's that easy." Hard-driven reporter Mike Wallace, Hewitt's first hire, became the journalist those in power did not want on their doorsteps. Harry Reasoner, Morley Safer, Ed Bradley and Diane Sawyer also reported for the show. "60 Minutes" won 73 Emmys, 13 DuPont/Columbia University Awards and nine Peabody Awards during Hewitt's stewardship, which ended in 2004. After Cronkite's death at 92 on July 17, Hewitt said, "How many news organizations get the chance to bask in the sunshine of a half-century of Edward R. Murrow followed by a half-century of Walter Cronkite?" Hewitt often said the accepted wisdom for television news writers before "60 Minutes" was to put words to pictures. He believed that was backward. A Sunday evening fixture, "60 Minutes" was television's top-rated show four times, most recently in 1992-93. While no longer a regular in the top 10 in Hewitt's later years, it was still TV's most popular newsmagazine. CBS News "Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer recalls Hewitt saying that the show tip-toes to the edge between news and show business, "and I know right where that edge is." "Had he not been a television news producer, I think he would have been a circus ringmaster," Schieffer said. "Just this great showman. Don Hewitt understood that to tell the news, to get people to understand what they need to know about, you have to get them into the tent." "You hear a lot of stories about him being flamboyant and being a showman, but he really was a great news editor, first and foremost," said Jeff Fager, current "60 Minutes" executive producer. "He always had the ability to make a story better." "I learned everything from him," Fager said. Upon the launch of "60 Minutes," Hewitt recalled that news executive Bill Leonard told him to "make us proud." "Which may well be the last time anyone ever said `make us proud' to anyone else in television," he wrote in his memoir. "Because Leonard said `make us proud' and not `make us money,' we were able to do both, which I think makes us unique in the annals of television." As executive producer, Hewitt was responsible for deciding each week which stories would make it on the air. Correspondents and producers alike would wait nervously in screening rooms for his verdict on their work. Among his other jobs, Hewitt directed the first network television newscast on May 3, 1948. He originated the use of cue cards for news readers, now done by electronic machines. He was the first to "superimpose" words on the TV screen for a news show. Before the 1960 presidential debate, Hewitt asked John F. Kennedy if he wanted makeup. Tanned and fit, Kennedy said no. Richard Nixon followed his lead. Big mistake. "As every student of politics knows, that debate — like a Miss America contest — turned on who made the better appearance, not with what he said but with how he looked," Hewitt recalled later. "Kennedy won hands down." Hewitt did not retire completely. In 2007, he produced a televised version of the "Radio City Christmas Spectacular," bringing the venerable show to a national TV audience for the first time — on NBC. Donald Shepard Hewitt was born in New York on Dec. 14, 1922, and grew up in the suburb of New Rochelle. He dropped out of New York University to become a copy boy at the New York Herald Tribune. He joined the Merchant Marines during World War II and worked as a correspondent posted to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's London headquarters. After the war and a few brief journalism jobs, he took a job as an associate director at CBS News in 1948. During his tenure, "60 Minutes" was often a place where people came to make news. Presidential candidate Bill Clinton addressed questions of infidelity in 1992, and Al Gore used the show to announce he wouldn't run for president in 2004. Hewitt often said he was proud of his show's ability to exonerate innocent people through investigations, such as when a Texas man sent to jail for life for robbery was freed after Safer discredited the evidence against him. When "60 Minutes" showed a tape of Dr. Jack Kevorkian lethally injecting a patient in 1998, it ignited a debate on euthanasia and the proper role of a TV news show. Hewitt was the subject of an unflattering portrait in the 1999 movie "The Insider," which depicted him caving to pressure from CBS lawyers and not airing a whistleblowing report about the tobacco industry. The full report eventually aired. Although bitter at the former "60 Minutes" producer who became a hero of "The Insider" for fighting to air the story, Hewitt later said he wasn't proud of his actions. Hewitt had said he wanted to "die at my desk," creating a delicate situation for CBS. The show's ratings were declining and it had the oldest audience in television, as well as some of the oldest correspondents. Hewitt, then 80, was persuaded to announce in January 2003 that he would step down at the conclusion of the 2003-2004 season, which he did. In return, CBS gave him a contract that would pay him through age 90. Hewitt is survived by his wife of 30 years, journalist Marilyn Berger, two sons from his first marriage and two daughters from his second marriage. Berger, who worked for The New York Times, Washington Post and NBC, was his third wife. AP Television News producer Faryl Ury in Washington also contributed to this report. Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. |
| Newbie
August 19, 2009 at 5:12 pm
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| I'll keep this short and sweet. I'm almost at my goal weight and eat healthy throughout the day. Night time is so hard for me. I have trouble sleeping and all I can think of is to have a snack, which turns into another and another. I'm sure you know what I mean. I don't need to lose weight anymore, but would like to lose 5 more pounds to be at my goal weight. I have a small frame so that weight is good for me. Anyhow, I have tried other sites and have just felt so invisible and disconnected. I like what I've read so far.
I hope to find a sponsor of sorts, or a group that would like to make strong commitments and celebrate our successes. I don't mind e-mailing or yahoo chatting everyday or several times a day if possible. Success only comes for me when I reach out and realize I can't do this on my own. It is the support of you guys that gets me through those hard times.
Megan |
| Time article that exercise doesn't help ypou lose weight
August 19, 2009 at 4:51 pm
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| Has anyone read the article in Time about exercise not helping people lose weight on the average?
I feel it is misleading. Basically when you look closely it says if you exercise and then eat the fattening muffin which has more calories than you just burned off then you won't lose weight.....but the overall implication is that exercise doesn't help you lose weight. And diet is what is important.
How about if they stress exercise BUT DON'T eat the damn muffin and you will lose more weight??????? gads....
Also says that exercise makes people hungrier so they eat more...and I guess the tendency is to eat more than you burn off.
any thoughts? |
| hi, new here!
August 19, 2009 at 4:14 pm
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| hello ladies (and gentlemen too, if there are any). i'm not quite 30 but i will be in less than a month, so can i just join the group now? :sssh:
here's a little about me:
i'm divorced, and currently dating an awesome guy
no kids, and no plans for kids
i do have fur babies (cats) :)
i've been a member here for a while but mostly just read posts, but i figure being more active here will help my efforts with weight loss
i'm thinking about starting couch to 5 k. :woops: and as far as diet....i don't follow anything by the book so to speak...but my diet looks a whole lot like south beach.
nice to meet ya! :yes: |
| *heavy sigh*
August 19, 2009 at 4:13 pm
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| so as if trying to lose weight isn't hard enough, once a month we lovely fantastic females get to experience mother natures gift (some gift eh ladies)
what I'm wondering is how much does your weight flucuate while your on your period. I've gained about 2 pounds that I've noticed and it put me back at that 290 mark which is UBER depressed cause i swore I'd never be 290 ever ever again:( |
| Hello :)
August 19, 2009 at 4:11 pm
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| I really want to start making healthier choices in my life. I joined this site to find support,receive helpful advice, and meet people who are struggling the daily struggles that I go through everyday. I couldn't even begin to tell you how many times I have told myself, ''oh there's always tomorrow!'' Well today is the day! I'm making changes! I'm going to eat Healthier, and get off my butt and do something about it! I look forward to meeting new people, hearing your stories, goals, and progress!
Jade:) |
| Atkins Newbie!
August 19, 2009 at 4:03 pm
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| I'm just starting out. Today's day number 1! Wooooooooo!
I was just wondering...
What is a good range of calories to eat while doing the Atkins inductions?
Also is bacon acceptable? And if so like how much a day or week
lol I love bacon. =]
And if anyone could be so kind, and share their favorite Atkins recipe?
Thanks. :) |
| couch to 5k? tell me about it...
August 19, 2009 at 3:56 pm
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| hi everyone. i'm looking to hear from people who have done the couch to 5k program. are you still running? did it work for you? worth a shot? etc. etc. i've printed it out, i'm just curious to hear real life experiences with it.
for now, i sit on my bum at a computer for 8 hours a day (work). then i go home and don't sit on my bum so much, but i for sure don't work on my bum either. ;)
i have a gym membership, so i have a place to do this in the well lit safety of a gym with a booming a/c. (that also means i have zero excuses...:o) |
| I've had A LOT of Pm's lately... so here's the scoop peoples
August 19, 2009 at 3:53 pm
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| So I’ve had quite a few emails asking me about meal plans, calorie counts etc. First of all… I am not a doctor or an expert. I am just a person that has happened to find out what works for ME to lose weight. So I cannot say that this plan will work for you. BUT it’s wholesome, sensible and operates on the basic principal of burn more calories than you take in. First of all you have to find out how many calories a day you need to eat to lose weight. So go here http://www.tlbc.ca/blog/index.php/bmr-calculator/ and follow their instructions. To lose 1 lb a week you need to create a calorie deficit of 3500. You do that by shaving 500 calories off of your intake a day. If you want to lose two lbs you have to shave off 1000 calories a day. That SOUNDS like a lot… but really? Most people are eating at LEAST 1000 calories over what they should a day anyways… So to start I ate 1800 calories a day. After losing 142 lbs I have gone down a bit to 1600 calories a day. You need to find the amount that works for you. If you are over 200 lbs a good place to start is 1800-2000 a day… under 200 you could start around 1700 and adjust from there. DISCLAIMER: NEVER EVER EVER eat less than 1200 calories a day. It’s virtually impossible to nourish your body properly at that low of a calorie level and even harder to maintain that calorie level long term. I don’t follow any low carb, low fat, low calorie plan. I eat CLEAN carbs (meaning cut the white. No white sugar, grains, breads…) LOTS of protein and a healthy amount of fat. My basic macro breakdown looks like this: Protein: 25-30ish % Fat: 25- NO MORE THAN 30% fat Carbs: 45-55% I track every bite that I eat and plan ALL of my meals in advance. I use the daily planner at: www.fitday.com And that helps me to make sure that I’m eating no more than my allotment and getting all of my macro’s spot on the night before. I always try to pair carbs with protein or fat. It keeps you full longer. I have 5 meals a day and eat every three ish hours. That works out for me to be: Breakfast 8:30 am Lunch 12 pm Snack 3 pm Dinner 6 pm Snack 9 pm Eating often helps keep your metabolism up and keeps you full. You won’t succeed if you are always starving. I don’t cheat (a bite is a cheat) or treat (often.) But I’m not insane either. If I really really want something (not often) I will work it in to my calories. I’m not going to sugar coat it though… I daily deny myself things. DAILY. I prefer to lose weight over eating those chips… candy bar… drinking that pop. It’s a choice I make. I chose to be HEALTHY over instant gratification. There is a detox process you will go through. But after the first couple of weeks you won’t crave the crap any more. I promise you. Okay… nitty gritty. You want menu plans… I’ll give you a weeks worth of examples at 1800 calories. This is from when I was still having a morning snack which I recently cut out but only because it was a stretch to eat it midmorning. Day 1 B- 1 slice Orrowheat sprouted grain bread, 1 T natural peanut butter, medium banana Snack- president’s choice creamy yogurt cup, Vital brand granola bar (100 cal) L- 1 cup cottage cheese, kiwi fruit, 2 wasa bread and 2/3 cups imitation crabmeat Snack- 2 cocktail tomatos, 1 oz extra old cheddar cheese D- Soft taco with 1 large whole wheat tortilla, ½ cup extra lean ground beef, ¼ cup red onion, 2 cups cabbage, 2 T sour cream, 2 T salsa Snack- 100 calorie popcorn bag and fruit source bar Day 2 B- 1 slice toast, 1 T Peanut butter, medium banana Snack- 2 wasa bread, 3 T hummus L- 3 cups cabbage, 1 cup imitation crab, 2 T low fat Thai dressing (stir-fry) Snack- 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/8 cup peanuts D- 1.5 cups grilled chicken, 1 cup steamed stir fry veggies, 1 cup brown rice, ½ T olive oil Snack- 100 calorie popcorn bag and applesauce cup Day 3 B- 1 slice toast, 1 T Peanut butter, applesauce cup Snack- 2 wasa bread, 3 T hummus, banana L- 1 cup chicken breast, 2 cups cabbage, 2 T low fat Thai dressing Snack- ½ cup cottage cheese, kiwi D- Tuna melts: 1 whole wheat English muffin, ½ can tuna, ¼ cup onion, 1 T mayo, 1 oz cheese, 1 cup roasted cauliflower, ½ T olive oil Snack- 100 calorie popcorn bag, applesauce cup Day 4 B- 1 cup Nature’s path Optimum slim cereal, ½ cup skim milk, medium banana Snack- applesauce cup, 1 oz mozza cheese L- 3 wasa bread, 2 hard boiled eggs, ¼ cup onion, 1 T mayo (egg salad) and kiwi fruit Snack- ½ cup cottage cheese and apple D- 6 pierogies, ¾ cup broccoli, ¼ cup cauliflower (roasted) with 1 T olive oil and 2 T salsa Snack- 1 slice toast, 1 T peanut butter, ½ pear Day 5 B- 2/3 cup raisin/almond PC granola, ½ cup skim milk, medium banana L- Cloverleaf pre-packaged tuna steak, 2 cups broccoli, 1 oz mozza cheese Snack- weight watchers whole wheat bagel, 2 laughing cow cheese wedges, clementine D- soft taco’s- ¾ cup extra lean ground chicken, ¼ cup mozza cheese, ½ cup lettuce, 3 baby tomatos, ¼ cup onion, 2 T sour cream, 2 T salsa, 1 large whole wheat tortilla S- (had an sales party this night) 3 mushrooms, 5 cucumber slices, 5 baby carrots, 15 bakes lays tortilla scoops, 3 T salsa Day 6 B- 1 whole wheat weight watchers bagel, 1 T peanut butter, apple, yogurt cup L- 1 can tuna, 2 T hummus, ¼ cup onion, 3 wasa bread, 1 cup broccoli Snack- medium pear, 15 almonds D- foot long Subway Oven roasted chicken sub on whole wheat with mustard, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, pickles, onions, olives. NO CHEESE. Around 650 calories!!! Snack- 50 calorie fruit bar, 1 oz mozza cheese Day 7 B- 1 whole wheat weight watchers bagel, 1 T peanut butter, yogurt cup, medium banana, 1 T raspberry jam L- 1 cup grilled chicken, 2 cups steamed broccoli, 1 T low fat salad dressing (sweet onion by Kraft) kiwi and 14 almonds Snack- medium pear, 1 oz mozza cheese D- 1 cup sushi rice, 26 baby shrimp, 1 cup stir fry vegetables Snack- 1 large whole wheat tortilla, 3 T spicy hummus Tips for success: I weigh EVERY morning. I track my weight at fitday I plan my meals the night before I drink 2-3 litres of water per day I pair carbs with either fat or protein I PLAN if I want a treat I write my menu in paper as well and take it with me I rarely eat out I phone ahead when we are eating at family/friends and find out what’s on the menu I pack meals/snacks with me where ever I go I walk 4 miles three times a week and do yoga and heavy stretching 2-3 days a week. So this is it. This is what I do. Good luck my friends!!!! |
| Must Refocus, Immediately!!!!!
August 19, 2009 at 3:45 pm
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| Im not quite sure what has happened to me, but I must stop and refocus immediately! Ive become a little bit relaxed and this does not need to happen.So, as of right now, I am re-commiting myself to do Rockin Robins famous words: "Do what works for you, then keep on doing it".
I re-commit to:
Use Fitday.com every day for all foods eaten!
Start cooking actual meals instead of snacking for a meal!
Start making the weeks lunches on the weekend!
Exercise every day whether its humid or not!
Drink at least two 16.9 oz water per day!
Stop snacking on junk food period!:devil:
Do not buy any more cereal, peanut butter, or low carb bread cause they are binge foods, big time!
Slow down on the boiled eggs with the yolks, I can easily eat 10 a day if I dont watch it...I know, I know!!:o:o
I CAN DO IT!
Does anybody else feel the need to re-commit?????
If so, post away!:D |
| Body Bugg Users
August 19, 2009 at 3:39 pm
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| Are there any Body Bugg users here?:?: |
| PETA's New Ad Mocking Fat Women as 'Whales' Causes Anger
August 19, 2009 at 3:19 pm
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| Trading Bad Habits for Good Ones
August 19, 2009 at 2:39 pm
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| I've been thinking lately about how I've traded a lot of bad habits for good ones in the past couple of months. For example, I used to slather mayonnaise on my sandwiches, but now I've switched to using mustard instead. I've also totally dropped soda in favor of water. The hardest switch for me was cooking at home instead of eating out, but I feel I've adapted pretty well with that now.
What kind of habit changes have you guys made? :) |
| Never Give Up On A Dream
August 19, 2009 at 2:18 pm
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| If you have stopped by I would like to start by saying THANK YOU. I am someone who has battled weight all my life. My desire is to get it off for good!
I need to stop making excuses. I want to feel good, and enjoy life, I do not want to sit on the sidelines anymore. I am not going to use another gimic or weight loss product. I need to eat less and move more and make better choices about what I put in my body. I live on a farm, and there are no gyms for me to go to, no trainers for me to get tips from, mother nature has to be my gym. I am hoping to make friends here who understand what I am going through, I want to be encouraged but also to be encouraging. I am hoping to find people who won't put up with excuses from me and hold me accountable but not in a mean way. I am hoping to find people who want to be in regular contact, so we can support each other. I dont have a walking buddy to let down if I dont walk with them, but I am hopeful that if I am in touch with people on here I will feel like I let them down if I dont walk. I have over 100 lbs to lose, but I have come to the point in my life where I realize I can not dwell over what I did to get here and beat myself up over it, I have to move forward to my new life. Thanks again for your time. Have a great day! |
| Howdy Ya'll! :)
August 19, 2009 at 1:15 pm
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| Hello all! :)
Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Sunshine. I used to be a part of the 30-Something group. I made the big 4-0 today and now I figured it's time to join in on this side of town. :) |
| DDR for working out.
August 19, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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| Hi everyone =D
I was thinking about getting a ddr game and some pads for my PS2 and using that for my cardio for a while.
Has anyone had any experience with using DDR to work out? What games did you get and did you like them? One thing I'm really worried about is the DDR pads not working well because the only room available for me to work out in has carpeted floors...Has that been a problem for anyone before?
Input would be greatly appreciated! :D |
| #221 Bale of Turtles On Track!
August 19, 2009 at 1:04 pm
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| :carrot: :welcome3: We are the Turtle Group here at www.3fatchicks.com. We welcome you to join us as we work toward good health and fitness in a persistent manner. As our inspuiration, we use the race between the turtle and the hare where the turtle was the victor because he didn't give up. We believe in keepin' on even when the odds are against us. We believe in giving each other support. Good luck to us all! Judy Itryharder (for Lin and Lauren) |
| Grr
August 19, 2009 at 12:47 pm
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| I need a drivers license so bad!
I'm probably goign to have to cancel PT b/c My gf who I'm supposed to hang out with tonight hasn't confirmed and I can't get stranded @ PT DH has a fire class
and I'm out of Protein shakes till it arrives allegedly on Friday the health food store is literally a mile away and I can't get there!
I just needed to vent b /c I'm not going to eat from frustation!
Kierie:hug: |
| lunchmeat?
August 19, 2009 at 12:26 pm
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| i know lunchmeat has sodium in it, but if i drink a lot of water to compensate, is it an OK lunch option? are there any brands that have low-sodium options? just trying to expand my options.... tuna is starting to grate and i can't afford chicken every day. |
| Flirty Girl Fitness
August 19, 2009 at 11:32 am
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| i ordered the Flirty Girl fitness DVD's, they won't be here for a bit yet. i'll let everyone know how they worked for me when i get started on them.
Now if i can just get some privacy? |
| Greek food on the plan
August 19, 2009 at 11:21 am
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| Hi all you wonderful MRC Ladies! I am going to a Greek Restaurant tonight, and want to know what I can have. I've never been to one before, so I don't know my limits. Thanks and keep up the great work! |
| Small Victory~~~!
August 19, 2009 at 11:20 am
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| So...I have to share...
I've been dieting/some exercise for 3 weeks now...but only weighed myself for the first time last week. I got on the scale this morning (I know that weekly weigh-ins are important for accountability and for my success) and I lost 3.5 lbs!!! wow! Now I know I'm on the right track...long way to go...but it's motivational to see that number go DOWN!!! =D
Just wanted to share my first small victory with all of you. This is such a great place...thanks again for all of you being here!! :hug:
xo,
<3,
Annie* |
| First few weeks; First few lbs.
August 19, 2009 at 11:19 am
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| It's been 2 weeks, as of Monday, I've been on a weight loss program.
10.5 lbs in two weeks. Which is great. I've always been just a little bit fat. I've always been way to lazy to do anything about it. However, lately I've gained more weight and I've never weighed this much, so I knew it was time to do something. I'm happy, and I'm pushing myself hard, but it feels great.
Eat small, healthy, very low carbs (30-40 a day). Work-out, (I use a stationary bike) I do about 45minutes - 1 hour a day (a 30 minute work-out then the rest I do different speeds, and sometimes I lean back- to tighten my abs). Drink a lot of water, stay hydrated. Watch the fruits you eat, some are packed with carbs (Bananas, Peaches, Nectarines,...).
That's all I've done for 2 weeks, and I know a lot of it was waterweight.. but I can feel it, in every part of me, and it feels awesome. I think that if you just read the labels on what you eat, and you really push yourself to get up and do something for 30-45 minutes a day.. you'll see results. Baby steps, but they're life changing steps. :]
:carrot: << That's great. Haha. |
| Diet Plan suggestions
August 19, 2009 at 10:18 am
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| I really want to lose 30 lbs by November 1. My DH and I are going on a cruise. I started WW in January, but have only lost about 8 lbs. I feel like it gives me too much freedom and I keep making the wrong choices. But when I try something like Atkins, I only last a week or so becuase of social engagements where I have to eat/drink something that's not on the plan and I blow it. I have 3 kids, work full time, and I don't have too much time to plan/prepare meals or exercize. But I don't have $ for Jennie Craig or Nutrisystem.
So, I am thinking about either South Beach, the Flat Belly Diet, Atkins (again), or Slim Fast.
Please tell me if any of you have had success on these. How much did you lose? Is it easy to follow? What should I do to lose the 30 lbs in 2.5 months?
Thanks!
Mabs |
| OT: "Hoarders"
August 19, 2009 at 10:14 am
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| wow! I watched an A&E show called "Hoarders" and was blown away. I work in the mental health field and i've come across a few, but only the types who hoard junk, nothing perishable.
There was an older woman who was a food hoarder, had 3 or 4 fridges, and they were overflowing with disgusting, rotting, foul food. She had rotting veg and fruit in her living room, bug strips covered with critters, a rotting pumpkin in a room, it was so bizarre the disconnect she had. The clean up guys had to leave a few times to throw up outside but she was right IN IT and didn't even notice it. She wanted to keep 6 month past expiration date yogurt as the container "hadn't puffed up yet, that's fine to eat" OMG!!!!
Anyone else catch this??? It's still disturbing me! |
| Thin4Life - Week of 8/17/09
August 19, 2009 at 10:04 am
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| Happy Wednesday! :carrot:
Had a good weekend. Golfed a little, walked a 5K which was fun with a bunch of people I know. Went to WI, too, and showed no change. It was not looking good earlier last week, but I buckled down and got down again, but it was a great struggle. I'm still not where I want to be. :o
Went to an exercise class with a coworker on Monday and it was very, very difficult. I was the oldest one there (mostly 20 and 30-year-olds). I thought I was in relatively good shape, but this class nearly killed me.:mad: Later the coworker said that she did not like the class either and that it was not her regular instructor. Went to yoga last night and I think that helped me not be so sore.
How's everyone else? |
| Another plateau?
August 19, 2009 at 9:59 am
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| Hello fellow posters!
I've been doing so well on this program and am really struggling at the present time. At the beginning of August I hit the 40-pound mark. I was then 'stuck' for 2 weeks, dropped 3 pounds as of last Wednesday and have now been stuck again for another week. During the two-week plateau, I went up/down the same .5 pound. But this past week I haven't even fluctuated. It's very discouraging. I've been OP 100%.
I'm currently taking ADWL, 6 Flax, MV, MRC-6, B-6, B-12 and 4 HNS's. I did call the center and my favorite counselor is out today unfortunately, but I did make an appointment with another good counselor for this afternoon. I'm afraid they're going to try and push some pills on me and I just don't want nor can I afford that at this time. I'm walking 30-40 minutes 5 days a week and have recently began some minor toning with 5-lb weights.
Also, 4 weeks ago I switched birth control pills (to a higher dosage) because I was having many light 'periods' last 2weeks, off a week, and then again for 2 weeks. So I'm wondering if that has anything to do with it.
For breakfast, I usually have French Toast with a tsp of SF syrup and my lunches/dinners vary. I can list what I eat if that would help.
I'm very frustrated at this point. I've typically been losing about 10 pounds a month. I remember hitting the 30 pound mark on 7/1, 40 on 8/1 and I'm STILL sitting at 43 right now. Any opinions/thoughts would be much appreciated. |
| Kindle - Any Canadians out there have one?
August 19, 2009 at 9:58 am
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| As you may know, the Kindle e-reader isn't available in Canada, and I thought I'd be clever and order one anyway, have it delivered to my step daughter in Miami, and have her send it up here to Ontario.
That part all worked fine, but having read some of the Kindle forums at Amazon, I'm a bit worried that you have to have a US credit card, with a US address, to download books.
Any Canadians here have a Kindle? How did it work out for you? I hope I'm not going to have a problem; I'm so excited to get my new toy! I ordered a cute pink cover for it and everything.... |
| 30 Somethings Daily Chat: Wednesday 8/19
August 19, 2009 at 9:42 am
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| Morning! Happy Hump Day!
Hopefully today will not be as stressful as yesterday. I ended up with chex mix and ice cream for supper. Work was very high stress. I had a baby RUN OUT of milk and formula. Thank God my DH was off yesterday and could run to the drug store to get some. This particular child is often dropped off very quickly and with barely enough supplies. His Mommy often looks very harried and I am concerned for her. :(
I did manage to call and bother the Doctors office and get an appointment. Yay! Doc ordered some physical therapy and gave me some pain pills for night time.
Today my goal is to count my points all day - not just until lunch and "estimate" after that. :)
Have a great day! |
| 10 Lb Loss in 9 days!!
August 19, 2009 at 8:44 am
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| I know it's normal to have a big loss when you first start a weight loss program. But 10 lbs? It seems like a lot to me. I'm not complaining of course. :D
But I just wonder how many of you have lost 10 lbs or more in such a short time, when you first started. Is it pretty normal for us bigger girls?
I welcome the loss and I hope I continue to lose fast (not real fast) because I've always been a slow loser. |
| Cellulite and question for those who lost a lot
August 19, 2009 at 8:37 am
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| Hi Fellow Chickies
I do not post very often but I am beginning to lurk more often and I couldn't find an answer to cellulite problems.
I started the journey at 234 and currently weight 208. My stomach is going in wee little. My hips and behind could stand to loose a ton of weight but I know I am heading the right direction.
Now, I have a hard lump like cellulite on the outer end of my leg. It shows horrible in pants so though I fit in to a 18, I chose a 20 so that cellulite don't show. How long should I be suffering with this, :-(
Is the Lypo my only option or if I keep doing whatever is working, will that ever melt away?
I use the spanx to push it in and kind of shape up a little for special occassions but it is not practical for everyday use.
All of you who might have had one and got rid of it, what helped you please?
Thank you!
Niru |
| New - Looking for an Email penpal
August 19, 2009 at 8:12 am
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| Hey guys I'm Micah and I REALLY need to lose a lot of weight. I'm looking for a few people who I can email that can give me tips and can discuss general weight loss topics with me.
I guess my first question would be is it bad to boost a diet with something like a low-carb diet to start it out? Just until I see a bit of weight lost and start to feel better about myself =D
Also, alternative to running, what can I do in mornings for a workout? I live across the street from a park so basketball is an option.
Any tips on good dieting are appreciated =D
-MD |
| HOW many calories????
August 19, 2009 at 8:07 am
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| Is it just me or are there others out there who are just totally shocked by the amount of calories in some things, i mean ok im not dumb i knew when i was eating a big mac or whatever that it was soaked in calories but since starting on my weight loss track i cant believe how many calories are in some things i thought where ok, i mean i bought a pack of mince to make mince stew (sounds odd if you have never had it but its just like beef stew only alot cheaper!) and i couldnt believe that there was 500 calories in one portion for the mince alone! This is not to mention all the other things that someone would add to mince to make a meal out if it. I just was really shocked about the amount of calories in some foods i thought were healthy, does anyone know any other things which seem ok but are really calorific? |
| The How Much Does She Weigh "game"
August 19, 2009 at 8:03 am
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| Please don't tell me I'm the only one who does this? Previously I didn't do this nearly as much as I do now. But I try and guess in my head how much someone weighs. I don't know why, it's not like I will be able to prove if I was close or not. But it's everywhere, the gym, the grocery store, the mall, the movies, even the pool where I guestimate the weights of women who are wearing bikini's. And all I'm really trying to guess is if I would look that good at 180, or 170 pounds. ( my guess of their weight )
IDK, am I the only one who does this? | | | 
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