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Hermione69

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 7:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Is there a thread somewhere where people can keep track of their workouts? I'm not talking walking... I've seen that thread and it is great, but when I work out, I usually do an exercise tape or a fitness class and obviously that can't be recorded in miles. I like to do such a variety of exercises-- the Firm, the Grind, Yoga, free weights, etc. I used to work out a lot and I've slacked off on that since I moved to Richmond. My resolution for this year is to start again, which I did last night.

It would be nice to have a thread specifically for a variety of workouts where people can log in their times instead of distance. I'm surprised there is not one. Am I missing it? I thought of creating it in General Discussions, but seems like it would fit here in Community Corner better with the Weight Loss thread and the Exercise Log (walking thread). Anyone interested in me creating that in GD and joining me in recording their workout times/activities? Then maybe if the thread takes off, the mods would move it here. I don't want to do it alone!

Mak1

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 7:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good job, Enbwife!

Hermi, that sounds like a good thread to start. I know there are people doing workouts that don't include walking. Some have visited the walking thread and asked how to convert their exercise time to miles, so I think if you started the thread, it would get used. Good for you for starting to work out again!

Not1worry

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 9:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hermi, I'll join you. Now that I have the DVR, I am recording the Bodies in Motion workout and doing it almost every night. I know I won't miss any shows I like, plus the kids are in bed so I don't have an audience. I'd like to be able to report in!

Good work, Enb! 1.5 is really good, even for a week, but especially with PMS. Keep it up.

Down another pound in the last 3 days, yay! I'm going to have cereal on my day off on Friday. For one thing, it will get it out of my cupboard and I can stop thinking about it calling me when I'm weak.

Hermione69

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 7:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Great! I will start it in General Discussions because I can't start it here in CC, and maybe later it can be moved here if it takes off! I'm excited!

Enbwife

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 7:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hermi - may be too late but there is the Exercise Log thread in the Community Corner where everyone motivates each other with the exercise they are doing. You probably know this by now.

Weighed in yesterday and down another 1.5 1bs. Very cool! Feeling good, eating well and trying to exercise. :)

Hermione69

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Enbwife. I do know, but it is geared to counting miles and the Workout Thread is for tabulating times. Not all exercise is easily measured in miles or steps, such as Yoga or strength training exercises, for example. I rarely walk for exercise and wanted a thread that would be better for those of us who like to do exercise tapes and stuff like that and can report in how long we worked out as opposed to how far. :)

Congrats on the weight loss, BTW!

Enbwife

Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 7:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That's a good idea. I'll check it out.

Enbwife
Member

01-18-2002

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Weighed in yesterday and stayed same this week. Oh well, I will perservere. I know I stuck to my plan and feel good about that...

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 3:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
See, that is the main thing "stick with a plan, and feel good about" it!!


I'm still hoping it will magically disappear just because I want it too!! (did I mention I was naive?!!!)

I like the exercise thread, just one more thing to remind me of the bad choices I'm currently making, and hope to change...


Enbwife
Member

08-14-2000

Monday, February 16, 2004 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Where is everyone? Have we all fallen off the wagon? I haven't. I've been counting points, exercising a lot and writing down everything. Have lost 5 1bs since Christmas and feel very good about it. This week hasn't been the greatest but I'll do the weigh in tomorrow and get right back on track. 1/2 1b to go to get my 20 1b star!!

Fluff
Member

07-25-2002

Wednesday, February 18, 2004 - 9:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey guys!

I'm down about 7 lbs, but unfortunately, it's because of my thyroid. Any weight loss is acceptable at this time, though.

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Resurrecting the thread again...

dont mind me I tend to ramble... I'm trying very hard to ignore the special Sunday breakfast treats dh brought home with the Sunday paper... I went one solid week exercising!! YEAH ME!! Now to hang on to that, I'm good for about 2 weeks, then that 3rd week hits, and I never see the 5 or 6th week in a positive light...

Changes... 1st I took a calendar and posted it right where I see it, in my bedroom, right outside my bathroom door!! I put the stickers that say I exercised on each day!! Next week I will begin writing down my food intake, for right now I am "aware" of everything that goes into my mouth, and I am trying to say its not worth it, all that sweating I'm doing its not worth one donut...

Today my jeans feel loose, of course I realize it means I should give them a wash and a solid dry that will tighten them up again!! LOL Seriously I have to admit the extra 10#'s I gained means the only pants that fit are my jeans... One day at a time right now means, one hour... I've resisted those Krispy Kreams for almost 2 hours, I'm dressed and heading out the door for a looooong walk!! :-)

Cancunkid
Member

10-01-2003

Sunday, March 28, 2004 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thought I would let everyone know about a great website

www.calorieking.com they have everything broken down nutritionally....okay that probably isn't a word. They have tons of restaurants too. That has helped me a lot!

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Monday, March 29, 2004 - 11:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks I bookmarked it!! :-)

Nancy
Member

08-01-2000

Thursday, April 01, 2004 - 9:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This was posted on our corporate website--good ideas..

No Magic Formula

While there are hundreds of diets to choose from these days, there’s still no magic formula to weight loss. However, put simply, in order to lose weight, you must eat less, or exercise more—or do both.

There are about 3,500 calories in a pound of body weight. To lose one pound a week, you must consume approximately 500 fewer calories per day than you metabolize. Most diets, if followed closely, will result in weight loss as a result of caloric restriction. The problem is, dieters who fail to adopt better exercise and eating habits will regain the lost weight—and possibly more—after the diet ends. The secret to weight loss is to develop a healthy lifestyle!

Tips for Healthy Eating

Stop thinking diet (which can imply deprivation).

Start thinking healthy food choices and portion control.

Set realistic goals. Results will be gradual. Aim for 1-2 pound loss per week.

Keep track of your progress, but not on a daily basis. If you are losing weight, only check the scale once a week.

Enlist a partner to help you change—whether it is a member of your household or a friend. Together, you can motivate each other to make healthy food choices.

Reward yourself for meeting goals and sticking to healthy meal plans (i.e. new clothes are a great reward for losing weight!)

Plan and stock the kinds of food you will eat, including meals and snacks.

Always be positive about the changes you've made. A one pound weight loss is equal to 4 sticks of butter! Tell others of your success and of how good you feel.

Don’t be afraid to request broiled or low-fat dishes even if they don’t appear on a restaurant menu.

Never confuse staples with treats. It’s OK to have an occasional indulgence, but high fat or high calorie foods should not be a part of your every-day diet.

Talk to a dietitian or support group if you need additional ideas or extra encouragement.

There is no secret to healthy eating. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, fish and legumes. Drink lots of water and minimize the salt, sugar, alcohol and saturated fat. Good nutrition should be part of an overall healthy lifestyle, that also includes regular physical activity—and not smoking.



Hootyhoot
Member

12-18-2001

Friday, May 14, 2004 - 3:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am leaving in a few days on the trip of a lifetime ... to Prague and Vienna. Of course I want to taste everything they have to offer, as well as see everything there is to see! Ah, linzertorte! So, I have managed in the past month to lose five pounds ... mostly by eating only half of my restaurant meals (I love eating out ... I hate cooking!) and eating Lean Cuisine and fresh vegetables when I'm eating at home. It is so hard. But I am beginning to be rewarded with a flatter stomach and a bit of room in my pants! I'm no longer too big for my britches! I think of the five pounds that I have lost as five one-pound packages of butter that I no longer have to stuff into my jeans. Wish me luck ... I would love to lose another two pounds before I leave!

Mak1
Member

08-12-2002

Friday, May 14, 2004 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good job, Hooty! You've made room for all the yummy vacation food!! lol! Have a wonderful and safe trip.

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I want CHOCOLATE!! I want... food... I want to like fish, I have lots of great recipes, some even make me drool, but I am stalled at actually going thru with it!

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Monday, June 21, 2004 - 4:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OK, I wonder why I cant lose 1# a day, come on, you know you can gain a pound a day!! All right maybe I'm just getting punchy!!

I had a good start, made it thru the weekend - hooray! Just started getting that withdrawal headache - surely I'm not alone...

Stood on the scale - I have to confess I can get obsessive on the scale (2 or 3 times a day) when I did ww I got better. This time around I'm heading to Curves, and trying to only use their scale.. somehow the incentive of wearing shorts at Disney has become a huge motivator...

down 5#, and have cleared out most of the tempting foods --it helps that the teenagers have moved out for the summer!! (of course ds brought a bag of Lays chips in the house before he left, and the chips are sitting here in the living room, not in the kitchen, I've seen dh grab a few handfulls, me, I'm just eyeing them...}

I need to make a weekful of my special diet breakfast - pancakes and muffins... no sugar or white flour, lots of oat flour and eggwhites... and I'm thinking i should boil some eggs, yummy hardboiled egg whites, no salt, or mayo... seee what I mean?

well, its been nice, but time to move on... I have actually managed to only consume 1 bar of chocolate. It was a sad experience. ds had a fundraiser box, all but 3 bars of Hershey allmonds, let me tell you when I found my hiding space, I went wild... it was a sad moment, there are 2 left...

The freezer has 2 mahi mahi and the Food channel has an interesting recipe... trying to motivate. MIL is also 'helping' she sent dh a box of steaks for his birthday, and a bottle of merlot... yum and how can you feast on steak without bread??? Do you think I can do his birthday without cake? You think dd would notice?

Mak1
Member

08-12-2002

Monday, June 21, 2004 - 5:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
A cheer for you:

Come on, Reader!
You can do it!
Look at food,
You just can't chew it!

You've made a good start. I don't know why it's so much easier to gain than to lose, but it's a fact of life. The less bread you eat, the easier it gets to resist it. Without the bread, you have more room for extra veggies! For me, portion control works better than totally denying myself the birthday cake, or whatever the treat may be. I know some people aren't able to do that, though, the sugar can start that craving again and throw them right off track. Hang in there! You're doing the right things and seeing the results. You just need to keep focused on your goal....oh yeah, and be patient.





Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Monday, June 21, 2004 - 6:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Patient????? wait till you meet me - another motivator I might add! I mean you have found a way to stay motivated, I've been watching (reading) your progress, and thinking maybe by October I'll be more fit!! *grin

I have been doing portion control,well I thought I was in my mind - - gained 5# , ok, I only did portion control when it was convenient! Sugar foods isnt as much a problem as fats, and white starches (potatoes, rice, flour) so that is my main focus this week!! and I upped the water, and am keeping a pitcher of sun tea in the fridge at all time ( no more sodas just because its convenient!) So that should rack up 5#'s over the next year!!

oh, and did I mention I hate veggies? Truly, I'm working on it, I'm up to green beans and aspargus! My other big deal is my low blood sugar and pressure - it makes it hard to give up salt and fats (peanut butter, cheeseburgers!) So I start slowly, and this time I worked thru the first major episode (I got so dizzy in the shower at my moms I came close to passing out, and with only my dad up, and me naked as a jaybird! ewww talk about a motivator to get dry and get clothes on!) I know I should go back to the doctor, but in the end, I know me better than anyone else!!

Thanks for the encouragement, I was thinking I should look into getting some kind of website blog, and try and work thru some of my emotional issues, and try and be faithful (again) with a food diary - I have the WW fast track diary...}}

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 8:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
its working its working...

I emailed you with my tips, I cant remember them now

Reader234
Member

08-13-2000

Wednesday, June 23, 2004 - 9:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I lost 7#

somebody else post something

Beckyann
Member

06-23-2004

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 12:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've decided to finally get serious about losing weight. I just had a baby (She is 2 months old today) and I probably gained about 40 lbs with her. I say probably because I mentally blocked out whenever the nurse weighed me. I purposely ignored my weight gain. They weren't concerned so I decided I wouldn't be, but now that she is here, I have decided it's time to get serious about losing the weight. I want to set a good body image for my little girl and I want to teach her good eating habits, not to mention I want to be healthy so I can be around to see her grow up!!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 5:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OK...well I had lost 23# in the spring and since Easter I know I have put about 7# back on..I am scared to weigh myself again...

O.K....we need a tight support group here, I am willing to give it another shot too.

Beckyann..I am in