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Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 1:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Denecee, you wanted info about pre and post workout diet.
pre and post nutrition

I like this site for all the info, even though I don't want to be any body builder.
This link has the winning replies to a contest on this very subject.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Think of your pre-workout nutrition as filling your tank with gas - you won't go far with crappy gas.

You want to make sure you drink water during your workout, and last be sure to have your post-workout meal very shortly after you finish.

You have to remember that muscle burns more calories even when you are not moving about so that's a goal in itself: replace lightweight fat with heavier muscle and you can eat more.

No diet is going to work without some sort of exercise. A temporary change as in a diet, seldom results in permanent change. You may lose weight on some diet, but the moment you return to your old way of eating, back the weight comes.

The bad stuff has to be removed from your diet for good, and the good foods must be added and remain in your diet.

Aim for a healthier you instead of a lighter you. The lighter you will happen as you become healthier.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I especially love your last statement Shadoe! I'm putting that one up on the fridge. That is an excellent way to look at any diet. It's about getting healthier and not necessarily about losing weight. The weight will come off as a result of the healthier diet!

I'm finding that eating the right foods allows me to eat more. I'm full, too. For example, I had chicken stir-fry for supper tonight. I used olive oil (small amount) with lots of veggies. I seasoned with lemon juice and a small pinch of salt. The lemon juice satisfies my craving for more salt. There was only about 2 ounces of chicken, but it was just enough.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 4:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
That's right Twiggy. When people think diet, they automatically think of some kind of torture that is just for a short time and then they can go back to the good life again.

Once you get the hang of which foods are good for you, you really are suprised at the vast choices.
The trick is to eat more of the filling things. When you were told to eat your porridge and veggies when you were little, there was a good reason.

Some stuff just sticks to your ribs and you aren't hungry for ages. I have pretty much eliminated adding any salt to foods and stuff like lemon and lime juices are great at spicing up fish and foods. I think I use lemon pepper on any fish I bake and there are plenty of spice mixes to sprinkle on other foods in place of salts and butters.

Make sure you have a pair of suspenders handy for when your pants get so big on you that they won't stay up!

Jmm
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08-16-2002

Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
I have found a wonderful new treat (Twinkie it is only 1 point). Blue Bunny ice cream now makes a fat free, sugar free (Splenda) brownie, chocolate swirl flavor. Now I won't lie and say you can't tell it from regular ice cream but it is good. 90 cal/half cup, 5 grams of fiber and 0 fat. It works for me. LOL

And after starting to log my food consumption again this week - I came from my WW meeting with a 2.8 lb. loss. YAY!

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 1:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Jmm, that's fantastic news - every loss is great news.

Frankly I have been overwhelmed with the assortment of snacks and treats that are available like the brownie you mention.

It's getting to the point that nobody has an excuse for not eating smart and clean.

While I am not a big treat eater, I have seen these types and it's good to hear that they actually pass the taste test

More and more companies are realizing that they need to spruce up some of their products in a healthy fashion if they want to keep many of their customers.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 7:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Jackie..That sounds great I'm going to go look for that ice cream. We made delicious smoothies with splenda last night. They were very refreshing.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
Has anyone done the South Beach Diet here?

I'd be interested in all stories, comments, etc. both good and bad.

Thanks!!!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 6:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I had a friend on it. She said it was better than Adkins. I don't know how much she lost. Let us know if you decide to try it.


We made smoothies again tonight. They are so yummy I can't believe they are low fat. (If you use Splenda)
I only have an approx. recipe for them.

1 bag of unsweetened frozen fruit (mixed berries are good) or fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, and pineapple are all good, too)
ice (Approx. 1 1/2 cup)
2 cups water (maybe more)
1/2 cup Splenda (you can add more)

Put everything into your blender. Pulse and blend until it's the consistency of an icee. Pour and enjoy.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 5:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
WOW... that sounds good... I have a blender and never use it...

...think I will start tonight...LOL

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 7:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Just add things you like!

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Kep you have no idea how endless the list of things will become once you get started on the smoothies.

I make protein shakes after I have been at the gym but I am liking them so much I have been making them sometimes just because!

You can use milk or juice or yogurts in place of water and with all the sugars in the fruits, you really may not even need any sweetener.

You can even put peanut butter or molasses or wheat germ or oatmeal in the mix. Whatever you like to eat, blend it up.

One piece of advice - I get pissed when I make a really good one and don't know the amounts of what I put into it.
Write down how much of each ingredient, so you will be able to make it again if it turns out great.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Shadoe, smoothies are sooo addicting. We had more tonight. I am having fun trying different fruits. You're right about the natural sugars in the fruits. I like just a bit more sweetening, but I'm slowly doing away with it. I ate a muffin from Weight Watchers today and found it too sweet. I read the package and it contains sugar! I'm going to try adding yogurt to the smoothie. That's sounds great.
It's amazing how your tastes change as you eat more healthy. I'm down almost 13 lbs. =)

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Friday, July 28, 2006 - 1:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Twiggy, your loss is fantastic. I am sure it props up your resolve to continue.
You should find that as you cut back more and more on things like sugar, salt, and fats, you will not miss them one little bit. Actually, you will taste them more when they are present in foods.
I got a brand of peach yogurt with a sweetener in it; it was way too sweet and I have had to use it up in my smoothies because I can't eat it plain because of the sweetness.
Do some experimenting with the fruits and items you put in your smoothies; you will find that some like banana are pretty strong and overpower some others.
Don't forget that you can also toss in any of your nutrients and supplements into your smoothies.
Liquid meals are more quickly absorbed.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, July 28, 2006 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I have been working out regularly for the past 2 months now and I haven't had any weight loss ... but I noticed that my upper arm area is not as "loose" as it used to be. The "wiggle" is firming up. Yay!! It's a start!!!

Just wanted to share!!

Btw .. this is quickly becoming one of my favorite threads. So positive!!

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Friday, July 28, 2006 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
I've lost a total of 15 lbs now! I am still doing my 11 kms on my bike 5 days a week and this weekend I'm going to start on some weight work with my dh in our gym.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Friday, July 28, 2006 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Vacanick, I think I am having the same sort of results. Not much in the way of lower numbers but the condition of the skin is noticeably snugger.
Like I said, I think the slower improvements are the ones that will end up being the permanent ones, so YAY for sure!

Jasper, the weight training will be a great addition; it's a great balance for all that biking.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Friday, July 28, 2006 - 2:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Yeah Vacanick and Jasper!
Well I bought a pair of pants in a smaller size today, after I tried them on! That's m little victory.
I've never worked with weights. What size do I start with?

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Friday, July 28, 2006 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Twiggyish, the best thing to do is to read a bit on the topic and go from there.
Strength training for Beginners
Weight training for beginners
Learning the basics of lifting weights
There is so much to read, and more to know before you start so you don't hurt yourself.
Do a search on strength training for beginners and check out some sites.
Once you get started, you will quickly feel the benefits of adding some weights to your exercise program.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Monday, July 31, 2006 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
I'm sticking to the diet and exercising, but it's slow going now. We're off to Disney tomorrow, so it's going to be fun to keep it up. I'm bringing the laptop. (Hopefully I can get online there)

Biloxibelle
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12-21-2001

Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 12:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Biloxibelle a private message Print Post    
So far I have lost a total of 7 pounds. I am still dealing with cravings. Nutty ones at that. Not regular diet cravings such as chocolate and things. Last week it was Bloody Marys. Today it has been turkey breast.

Didn't give into the Bloody Mary craving. Of course I don't have any turkey breast in the house. I'll pop over to the store in a bit to pick up a breast. I'll give into that craving since it's not a bad one. My family will just have to roll their eyes at me tomorrow since I will be cooking a turkey in this heat.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I weighed myself on 3 different scales and they all confirm I've lost between 7 - 8 pounds! It's about time. I've only been working out for the past 2 months. Now I just need to keep it off and get that number moving up!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 5:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Yeah Vacanick! I'm at a plateau (staying at same These plateaus are so frustrating!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 11:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Finally losing weight again. I'm sticking with it.

Tuzza
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08-19-2005

Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tuzza a private message Print Post    
Tomorrow is my first official start day. New school year is always great motivation for me. I did all my grocery shopping today and think I am ready. We left our scale at our lake house, so I hoping I have that by late tonight. Good luck to all