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Archive through December 22, 2007

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Jasper
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09-14-2000

Monday, December 17, 2007 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jasper a private message Print Post    
Costa - I joined LA Weight Loss. I don't know how prevalent they are in the US, I know there isn't one in LA, lol. The girl I have seen there is a registered nutritionist and also has hypothyroidism so she has been most supportive and helpful. I weigh in and they go over my food diaries with me three times a week to start.

Curves - I belong to Curves but suspended my membership after my second ankle surgery in April, I hope to get back there in the new year. Right now I use a treadmill and my recumbent bike. A lot of the reason I have put off Curves is balance issues I have and our circuit is pretty tight, I have visions of taking a header but I really could use the upper body exercises. My mom goes to one where she lives and she told me they have a new set up, it is a little more money but you have an id# of sorts, a card I think that you swipe on each machine as you start and the machines track your progress or something like that, I haven't seen it. Ours has contests and motivational stuff as well.

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Monday, December 17, 2007 - 7:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Someone posted this site last winter but I couldn't find who it was to give them credit. Anyway, this is a pretty good site for anyone who needs a place to track their food intake and exercise. It is free and runs along the weight watchers type diet. You can also change the diet to whatever type of food you want and it will tell you the calories, carbs, etc.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, December 17, 2007 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I have been hanging in the stop smoking thread for last month. I plan to frequent this thread starting in January

congrats to all the weight losers...or winners!! I will see ya soon :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, December 17, 2007 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Jasper, you could talk to the Curves folks about a modified workout. There is one machine I just can't do because of my shoulder, and two others that I do "wrong" but at least I get a workout on half my body. The owner knows about my shoulder, and knows I don't want to stop, so we figured out how to work around it. Mostly so I didn't get out of the going to Curves mode. :-) (Note: I also work out as soon as it opens, so it's usually quieter -- only 3 or 4 others -- and so it's easy to skip machines or modify my workout.)

RE: LA Weight Loss... I've seen them advertised on the tube here. I know there's one near me, but I dunno where (they'd probably throw me out if I tried to join). At any rate, it sounds like it's a healthy plan. Three small meals a day and three snacks is always better for you, and it looks like your meals/snacks are nutritionally complete. You go on the weight loss! Congrats!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Monday, December 17, 2007 - 8:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
At my Curves we have the option to opt into the more expensive version with the fancy stuff or just continue the regular way and I'm sticking with the regular way for the basic price.

I also have tons of medical issues. I do NOT use the one where you sit down and push forward with your legs. That one makes my arthritic knees swell up. I do NOT use the Stepper cuz that hurts my knees too. I use all the other ones tho for the upper and lower body. For lower body I like the one where you stand and push back with your legs. And the one I call the 'sexy one', LOL where you do wide and narrow scissor motions sitting down with your legs.I never used to use the one where you put the pads on your shoulders and do squats, but since I don't do the other two, I try to do that one at least once around, especially cuz it's good for big bums and thighs.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Just so everybody knows, I don't regularly eat fries. I was shopping and niece wanted them and yep sure as heck a few of them entered my mouth without hardly a notice, lol. I think fries are the devil along with most chips, and anything made with sugar. haha
Last night, we had shrimp scampi, no desert.

I was thinking this morning that, if I lose even 10 lbs, that I am going to have to buy all new bras, smaller ones if they even make them that small! Now I know that some of you have been over blessed in that department and would love to buy smaller bras, but for some of us, it's kind of a sad thing. I wonder if that is why my husband doesn't think I need to lose weight!
I guess on the plus side, I will be able to go without a bra. hmm...no bra or bra and a little extra baggage, decisions.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Denecee, I have gotten to the point where greasy food actually makes me sick.

This morning I had an apple and some coffee, with a touch of creamer. For lunch, DH is bringing me some of that new progresso soup, light. I had eggs for dinner last night. So I am doing ok so far. Still need to get some exercise and haven't.

Dang, Denecee, if I could give you just one of my boobs, I would. I'd be able to split the one and still wear a good solid C. I swear, having DD's is no picnic either. I would love to lose some boob, but only if I'd gained some height in them, if ya know what i mean.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
LOL Escapee! I'd downsize boobsize to be taller too! LOL.

Denecee, I try not to deprive myself, if its in moderation, and I get a taste. So with fries I allow myself a Maximum of 6 fries. (I won't order them, but if you do, and you offer...) That way I won't go bonkers craving them while you have them, and the damage is kept to a minimum.

Food per se, isn't really my prob these days, it's kinda under control. The difficult part for me is getting enough water. For years I'd go through a jug of cranberry juice in 2 days. Since the summer, I've traded that for pulpy orange juice, and drink at least 2 large glasses a day. I don't drink water by itself very often unless it's very cold with a slice of lemon in a restaurant. .... Okay I see what I need to do. We have jugs of Britta filtered water at home, I just have to start stocking up on lemons or lemon juice. :-) Very doable. :-) And that is so healthy, the lemon is a cleansing astringent and is great for eliminating grease in the body.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Mame, I don't feel deprived very often if at all. I do stay away from a wide variety of "food" because they may taste good but they aren't good for you. Donuts are an example of foods I rarely if ever put in my mouth. I can't stand the greasy after taste.

This morning I did 50 minutes on the elliptical, drank 24 oz of water, 16 oz of coffee with sugar free cocoa, two slices of this organic bread(no flour)with marionberry jam on it and a banana.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 11:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Denecee so far today, I've fed and watered the cats and plants, sat my butt down at the 'puter, and scarfed a Danone Activia prune yogurt. Lunch this week has been small portions of leftover chicken a la king.

I don't much like donuts either. When it comes to pastries, the gooier the better, I'm not into the dough as much. So with donuts I'd have the icing and the filling and toss the rest (which makes dh nuts. LOL) Course they are totally off my list now. But if someone offered Timbits, I might have one teensy one.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 10:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
So most of my weekend weight gain is gone, back down to 153.8, that's how I roll. Do wonderful during the week with my schedule but then the weekend comes and I get lazy. I'm not worried about it but will try to get those weekends under control. The biggest thing is I don't exercise much on weekends.
I had a cup of that bean soup stuff for dinner and no snacking after. I didn't even feel hungry after dinner.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Been good the last two days. No red meat very little sugar. I had a cup of tea for breakfast with a piece of apple bread my mama made me, low sugar with Lighter Bake. Yummo. Then I had a bowl of Progresso light italian style. It was absolutely fabulous and I ate it all. For a snack I had a couple bites of cottage cheese which tasted nasty, so I tossed it, but I ate two mandarins and had a bottle of water.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I haven't lost any weight but I haven't gained any either. I figure that's a good thing what with Christmas parties and all the treats at work. It's hasn't been easy!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 11:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Had another bad night with insomnia (not a good week overall), have been having intestinal issues and catching up on my reading in the library (translation: in the loo). STILL in hibernation mode, but not eating much. DH is really into the starches lately (we had pizza Monday AND Tuesday) so my choices aren't the best at dinnertime, but my portions are still reasonable. So far today yogurst for breakfast and one for lunch. No clue what's for supper, but the way I feel, it's either leftovers or ordering in.

I have a friend who calls me a cyber-hermit, and this week, she'd be right. I rebooked a dentist apt this past Monday and today I rebooked my rheumatologist til tomorrow. Not sure what's going on, my sleep cycle is a mess, and it's really hitting me now. I was quite ill in the middle of the night with the worst cramps. Of course I also put off going into Curves as well, so my excercise is nonexistant at the moment. Not even jumping around to my excercise tapes. But I'll live to jump around another day. LOL

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
((Mame)) feel better soon, ya hear? I woke up at 3 am this morning and couldn't go to sleep because my legs were restless, hate that crap!
Last night I had a 3 egg cheese omelette, so yummy. Had a handfull of dried cranberries a bit later.
Vacanick, yes maintaining this time of year for some of us is just like losing if you ask me, lol. Good job!!

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
I was sooo good yesterday! No coffee, no red meat, very VERY little sugar. :-) Today, there is prime rib and cheesecake being catered in for Christmas. I had salad and steamed veggies. I did, however, put REAL ranch dressing on my food.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Yep Vnicky & Denecee, you are both 100% right. It's a tricky time of year that's for sure, so breaking even is an accomplishment. I'm sure I've mentioned up above somewhere here that I'm chicken to weigh myself right now.

DH just phoned from work. He saw the shape I was in this morning, in pain, etc, and he wanted to check up on me. Anyhow, he just reminded me that when I'm exercising regularly I feel better overall. Good point. Now I'm going to poke around here some more and take a hot bath, lie down, and then maybe THINK about it. At least my brain will get a workout. LOL.

(He almost just scared the poo outta me, he thought a party we have to go to out of town was tonight... thankfully it's not til sometime next week. Cuz while I'm reallly looking forward to it, I am just not up to straying far from the bed, the computer, or the loo, lately.)

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, December 21, 2007 - 8:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Todays a bad day already. Got up this morning, pants were to tight, had a headache, back hurt....oh wait...duh.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Friday, December 21, 2007 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I know what is about to happen for you, not fun!
Today is our work potluck which means I have to be very careful. I brought a 7 layer pea salad without the peas(didn't want to run to the store) so it is a 6 layer no pea salad, lol. Also brought Paula Dean's gooey pumpkin cake, yum!
My scale said the same exact thing as last Friday, 153 even. My goal is for it to say the same thing on Tuesday the 26th. Am I strong enough to resist the urge to splurge? Probably not but I will give it an try.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, December 21, 2007 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
This is getting really difficult! One of my co-workers brought fudge into work today. It's so good! Everything in moderation. lol! I've decided not to weigh myself again until the 26th either Denecee ... I need to enjoy the holidays!

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Friday, December 21, 2007 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Hey, it's just reassurance that the surgery my Dh had is still working....LOL.

But damn, I am still being good. I got home last night and had two eggs for dinner and a big bowl of cereal....I could have done without the cereal. But I was hungry.

This morning so far I've only had some black coffee. I will dig into my yogurt here soon and maybe eat my apple and banana.

LOL @ Pea salad sans the peas.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 5:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Today is even harder than yesterday and I don't even have any fudge with me. I've been starting to prep for Christmas Eve and Day ... all the while snacking a lot! Yikes!

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
Vacanick, I HAVE FUDGE!!! I have dark chocolate, white chocolate and peanut butter! I have sugar cookie coffee cake! I have chewy chocolate cream cheese biscotti! I have homemade toffee and white peppermint bark! Come visit me and we'll talk about our dieting plans that will start Wednesday, December 26th. I have coffee too and an expresso machine if you prefer that. Come on down ... er ... up.

Oh ... wait ... I have diet coke! If you drink diet coke with the calories they don't count, do they?

Mak1
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08-12-2002

Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
I've not been overeating but have eaten too many sweets each day for about a week now. The food brought into work has been unrelenting. Of course, some of it was brought by me...to get rid of it, lol. My scales are really not working accurately, but according to the scales at the gym, I have gained about a pound and a half. I did make sure to step up my cardio workouts this week. I'll be satisfied if I can break even after Christmas, too. Then I can work on getting back down to goal, and working towards a new goal that I haven't set yet.

It will all be okay, everyone. We will probably have setbacks this week, but I think we are all committed enough to get right back on track afterwards. I think I have actually made myself sick of peanut butter fudge. I looked at it today, then wrapped it and put it away without even being tempted.

Mak1
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08-12-2002

Saturday, December 22, 2007 - 6:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mak1 a private message Print Post    
sugar cookie coffee cake? Would it be evil of me to ask for the recipe, Chili? If you would be willing to share it, maybe you could post it in the cookie thread.