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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 4:59 pm
Nick ... where's your motivation?? You do know that I have surpassed you on the Exercise Log ... how about you trying catching up to me?? Does that motivate you?? You may have fallen off the wagon but the good thing is you can always climb back on! Start putting some exercise back into your daily routine, log it .. be accountable for it. We're here to support you!! 
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Jmm
Moderator
08-16-2002
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:09 pm
Nick, You know the rules to the weight loss game - if you slip backward you have to get back on track immediately. How about we buck each other up? I started weight watchers 7 weeks ago and had two good weeks, one week of a slight gain, and then 3 good weeks. Well I weighed in last night and gained 1.8 lbs this last week. I came home nearly in tears, and I don't cry. So I'm gonna' need some help too. I bet with your wife pregnant that you're stepping up and helping more with the girls, right? Are you by chance having a snack with them? Ok, next time you get them their cookies you need to grab a piece of fruit. You need to figure out what is making you reach for the comfort foods, and realize that most comfort foods are full of sugars and starches that make you have less energy. That is probably the reason you're not working out as much. Was your wife helping to motivate you on your diet and workouts? If so, she's probably not been feeling very motivated herself right now, so you're going to have to dig deep inside to find that self motivation again. You can do it, I know that you can. You have my email addy and although I can't check the board from work I do check my email several times a day, so don't hesitate to drop a note if you need to talk. Kind of like a sponsor for the 12 step programs. LOL You know that you can do this. You've lost 50 lbs. so it's just a matter of getting back on track and I know that you can do it.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 5:38 pm
Come on Nick you can climb back on the diet wagon! We are our own motivativational group! I love the idea of grabbing a fruit or something healthy when hungry. I also grab low fat or no fat snacks. I buy a variety of different things so that I don't get bored with my diet. I check my list all the time for things I CAN have that are tasty..LOL Jackie, you can share with us lots of tips! Congrats on the weight loss.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 6:07 pm
Oh gosh I didn't proof my post..LOL You get the idea.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, July 21, 2006 - 4:18 pm
I bought Denise Austin's Indoor Walking DVD. It has three 15 minute segments. Each exercise segment is equal to walking 1 mile. The first portion is easy walking with exercise. You don't need a treadmill. The walking is more like a slow jog in place. You can stick with it and keep going for more strenuous exercise. It's so hot here right now for outdoor walking. I'm still losing weight, but more slowly right now.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 6:47 pm
Thanks Nic, Jmm and Twiggy! Yeah, I have been slacking over the past few weeks and not really been paying attention. I've made a thousand excuses, but it's not really as bad as I thought it was. I was afraid to weigh ove the past few weeks and I did get the nerve to weigh myself the other day...and lo and behold...the scale said 196lbs. So I'm not putting on as much as I thought I was, but I've not been doing much to keep it off either. My gut is feeling out, again. Not that I'm ever gonna have a washboard stomach, but I can tell that all that empty space is filling back up again. But tomorrow is a new day and it's back to the bump and grind. Watch out Nic...I'm gonna get back my mileage..LOL!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 8:04 pm
Okay Nick ... it's on! I took a week off from the gym but I'm back tomorrrow as well. 
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 3:36 am
I Suck..I have gained weight again..so Instead of the 30lb I had shed and was keeping off, I have now slipped to 23 - but what Nick says, have to buckle up and get back on the train...I will not go back to where I was, I have to quit eating soooooooooo much. BBQ season is a killer for me, I love my meat and spuds on the bbq.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 8:16 am
Well, can I join the club? LOL, I have also gained in the past months. I was so proud of my 10 lost lbs that I gained 4 of them back! I know what my problem is, eating too many calories in a day. My doctor told me to stay at about 1500 calories just to maintain but she didn't take into account any of my regular exercise so I lose weight if I stay at 1500 calories. Which means I am eating more like 2200 calories a day or more!! I need to come to this thread on a regular basis because it really does help knowing that you all are on the same road. My motivation for losing weight is to be able to keep up with my grandkids by being at a healthy weight. (plus I want to like what I see in the mirror)
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 1:56 pm
Pssst Skootz, think of it as fat turned into muscle - that's what I am telling myself. Seriously, I am sure it is just a temporary fluctuation, but maybe try to just eat smaller portions of those foods you love, it may help. Denecee, I tried keeping track of every single thing I ate, right down to 15 calories for a 1/2 tsp. of raw sugar I used. I don't care what anyone says, it's tough to stick around that 1500 mark unless you're a rabbit and love lettuce and such. I have a heart rate monitor that I was using at the gym to keep track of how I'm doing and decided to make use of it at other times. I got some interesting results when I monitored what I used up during the course of the day. It's my new tactic; If I have not burned enough calories, I don't get to eat as much. It's one way to stay 500 below what I actually burn. I seem to burn alot just by walking which I do for hours on the weekends. Saturday I had burned over 3000 calories just by my walking around and doing errands. I was shocked at the number. Today with just sitting at work and then the gym after, I have burned only 2275 by now, around 6pm. It really is tough to know how much energy you are using without the monitor; I sure am getting my money's worth with this monitor. Remember that muscle burns more, so exercise to burn the fat and build muscle. Pig out right after your workout while your body is still in overdrive; plan your BBQ after workouts, Skootz!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 2:04 pm
Shadoe ... since I've been exercising my appetite has increased ... is that normal??
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 2:30 pm
You got that right, Shadoe, it is very hard to do 1500 calories and boring too!! Vacanick, I noticed when I eat past 8pm at night that I wake up very hungry.
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 3:33 pm
I think there are some tricks to the appetite thing. First, spread it out. Never eat any big meals. If you are going to have a sandwich, make it into two meals - who said you have to eat it all at one sitting? It is helpful to plan out what you are going to eat in a day and then divide it up. Second, that thing about fiber/protein filling you up seems to be true for me. I start my day with my porridge with currants and I toss in some wheat germ to bulk it up even more. I am definitely not hungry after that breakfast, but I still try to stick to eating something at least every 2.5 to 3 hours. If you just keep yourself at a certain level, you honestly won't get hungry. Vacanick, they say you should eat within something like an hour after you finish your workout. You body is wide awake after the punishment you have inflicted on it, so eat hearty then. I think you're supposed to eat something just before working out, but I am not sure exactly what. I had a handful of almonds and a banana today - who knows if that was good or bad, but I lived through the session. I usually make a protein shake with a cup of yogurt, a few cups of fruits, a banana and an orange plus one scoop of whey. With that I'll have a piece of fish or maybe some chicken. Always remember that you have done some damage to your muscles by exercising so you need to feed your body and treat it so that it has the tools to both mend the muscles which in turn makes them stronger. Me, I am just really thirsty and am ready to dip my head in the nearest sink or fountain. Denecee, I spent an insane amount of time reading up what items have what calories, protein, carbs, etc and scrutinized all the labels in the stores. I must have spent dozens of hours in there. In just the salad dressings alone, I spent 20min. I have to rely on the labels and I found two incredible dressings so now salads are not boring. The 1500 calories is do-able but you need to get a couple books with all the foods and calories are listed. The one I use the most is by Corinne T. Netzer - The Complete Book of Food Counts. It has calories, carbs, protein, Cholesterol, sodium, fat, and fiber. What I liked about this book was that it listed the values for all of the different Dunkin'Donuts foods. If I wanna cheat with bad stuff, I will know how bad I am being. It also has other brand name stuff like canned soups and stuff. Once you get the hang of it, and look up all kinds of different foods, you may be suprised how many foods are very little calories. Make a list of some items that you want to eat, then head to some book store and look up the items. It's handy to have a book most suited to the types of foods you will be eating, so take some time to find the perfect one for you. As for eating after 6pm, I seldom do but have some small snacks if I feel the need to eat. I have some snack size yogurts - I found one that I have people at work who are on some kinda point thing (weightwatchers?)hooked on - Yoplait Source with 0 fat and flavors like chocolate cherry fondue. Now you tell me who can pass up something called that and only 50calories with zero fat? Oh ya, if I get hungry in the eve, it's one of those yogurts for me! Denecee, it's like anything, with a little legwork, you get results. Spend a day in the supermarket with your calories book and discover. Grab a bottle of some fat free raspberry vinegrette for that salad - only 5 cal per tbsp! It really is not that great an idea to cut way back in calories because your body will just say Whoa famine time! I need to stock up. And it starts to stash stuff (fat). If you exercise just a little bit more, and eat just a little bit less and cut out the crap and transfats, etc, you will definitely get healthier and healthier. You may not be able to fight time, gravity or your genes, but you are always able to become your own personal fittest self.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 4:34 pm
Yes, the cutting out fat is important. Weight Watchers teaches that, too. Sometimes, I find it hard to stick to the diet when the family is eating good stuff. So, I allow myself some points for goodies. The other day we had family over for a barbeque. It was hard to cook ribs and burgers, potatoes and other goodies. I ate my diet food, but I did have 1 baby back rib (with no sauce). I can count that on my point system, as I'm allowed to cheat on this diet once in a while. Good luck to everyone struggling along like me!!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 4:58 pm
Maybe we should have a Thread of Shame. Ya know...where you can go and post about the bad stuff you've eaten.
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 5:13 pm
I ate a Kit Kat before I realized it had trans fats!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 6:12 pm
hehe..I hear ya Nick, however, I think it is best to let sleeping dogs lie LOL
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Jmm
Moderator
08-16-2002
| Monday, July 24, 2006 - 9:16 pm
LOL, Love the Thread of Shame. Ok - I ate a Big Mac tonight......... however, the only other thing I ate today was a Lean Pockets Breakfast thingie. In Weight Watcher's talk that means I had a 3 point breakfast and a 13 point dinner. I still need to eat 7 points before bed. LOL Ain't gonna' happen.
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 1:29 am
I have found that many of those bad things that I cut out of my diet long ago just don't taste the same now. I may think I want that Big Mac and may even buy one, but when I start to eat it, it just does not taste like it used to taste. After cutting out most salt and fats, I can almost taste them when they are present in foods. It saddens me because I really truly enjoyed those nasty foods.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 5:41 am
Shadoe, my SIL says the same thing about foods now. I hope to get to that point myself someday. I'm joining ya'll here. I have let my wieght get out of control. I am miserable. I hope I will be posting wieght lose updates soon. This morning I was looking for a website on calories in fruit. I found this great site. It even has a Activity Browser that tells you how many calories you burn while doing certain activies. Right down to sitting on the toilet....providing you sit there an hour LOL. Here's the site if anyone wants to take a peek. http://www.calorie-count.com/
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Bearware
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 9:28 am
I started LA Weight Loss last Monday. I lost 4 pounds the first week. I'll have to say honestly, the expense of the program was breath-taking, but it's for 2 years, to make sure I don't backslide as I've always done. With that said, I will also admit to having taken a nap daily this summer- (I teach, therefore I nap in the summer) - but haven't needed one any day since I started this weight loss program. I have NEVER felt less like sleeping and they SWEAR to me I'm taking no stimulants, herbs, etc., that would make me speed up. There is a lot more soy in my diet now, and I'm eating balaced meals, but I'm liking them, and I'm really really picky so that should mean something. This whole weight loss thing is a complete mystery to me. I've been on every diet, really and truly DONE what they said, and didn't lose much weight on any of em. I am educated, know the physiology stuff, the nutrition stuff, and even, the psychological stuff, but still I weigh more than I should. Let's hope this one works, as it seems to be going OK so far! Just thought I'd report in! Have a great day!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 10:16 am
I finally lost two more pounds. I was getting worried..LOL Bearware, what do you eat with LA Weight Loss? I've seen their commercials, but I've never looked into their diet. Biloxi, thanks for the link. I'll check it out.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 10:20 am
Shadoe, you are so helpful! I appreciate your knowlegde. I did want to ask you again about the eating something before working out. See, my first workout is at 5:30 am and I only have a half a glass of water before that. I have heard that you should not eat for at least 30 minutes before a workout. There really is tons of information out there, so I guess the best thing is to find out what works for you and stick with it. True about the small meals every 3 hours, I lost weight when I split my sandwich in two meals instead of one. Today I am 1 lb less than yesterday because I did not snack last night. Friday, I have my yearly and that scale better say less than last time! or I will throw a fit, lol!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 10:21 am
Good luck Denecee!
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Bearware
Member
07-12-2002
| Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 12:10 pm
With LA, you eat regular food for the most part. You weight things, they encourage home cooking, to control fat and sodium. Let me give you an example of a day's diet. Breakfast: one egg, one half english muffin, sugar free jelly on it, and orange juice. Snack: LA Lite bar(you have to get these from them, but they're really good! Mostly soy and fiber, I think, but they keep the glucose levels even) Lunch: 4-6 oz chicken, carrots, salad, crackers, watermelon. Snack: LA Lite bar and an apple Dinner: 6 oz. sirloin steak, half a baked potato, 1 tbsp lite butter, broccoli, grilled zucchini, 2 oz. of cheese on the potato. It hasn't been difficult staying on it, and I am hoping it helps get rid of some of the medications I'm on eventually. Oh, and I'm also taking a multi vitamin and calcium.
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