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Kady

Thursday, March 27, 2003 - 08:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Whoo Hoo!!! WTG, Jbean and Eggie!!! I am so proud of you two. Ya'll may be my inspiriation to get back on program.

Enbwife

Saturday, March 29, 2003 - 11:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Much better week this week and down 1 1b. 8.5 gone and much more to go. Glad everyone is doing well out there. :)

Nancy

Saturday, March 29, 2003 - 12:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
yeh lisa :)

i lost a lb this week but it's really just putting me back to my goal weeight--gonna love the lifetime/maintenance thingy LOL

Myjohnhenry

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 08:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
35 One-minute Weight Loss Secrets

All you need is a minute to start shedding pounds!
Here are dozens of successful strategies to cut calories and burn more fat that take 60 seconds or less. With about 1,000 waking minutes in every day, you'll find plenty of opportunities to slip these tips into your routine -- and watch the scale go down. If you've already begun losing weight, these can maximize your efforts and speed results!

1. Mix a juice spritzer. Combine your favorite juice (half of your usual amount) with plain or sparkling water. You can cut up to 85 calories per glass -- and lose 5 pounds or more a year.

2. Pick up the cordless. Burn calories while you talk: Do the laundry (68 calories), set the table (85 calories) or water plants (102 calories). (Values based on a 150-pound person and half an hour of activity.)

3. Pop a piece of gum. Researchers recently discovered that chewing sugar-free gum all day increases your metabolic rate by about 20%. That could burn off more than 10 pounds a year.

4. Pay cash for treats. Anytime someone offers you goodies and you accept, put $1.00 aside. Then give the money to your kids. When you literally pay for treats, you're more likely to say, "No thanks."

5. Study the wrapper. At a quick glance, that candy bar appears to contain 220 calories. But a closer look may reveal that it (or a bottle of juice, bag of crackers or bag of nuts) provides two or more servings -- which more than doubles those calories.

6. Sip green tea before you walk. The caffeine frees fatty acids so that you burn fat more easily. And the polyphenols (antioxidant compounds) in green tea appear to work with caffeine to increase calorie burn. (If you have high blood pressure, skip this tip.)

7. Ditch diet shakes. The calorie savings are only temporary; you just eat more later.

8. Pack a lunch. Dining out more than five times a week may make you eat nearly 300 calories more a day than if you dine out less frequently.

9. Dip your bread. Use olive oil in place of butter; it's healthier and may also help you eat less. In a recent study, dippers ate a total of 52 fewer calories on average than those who used butter.

10. Sprinkle flax on your cereal. High-fiber, ground flaxseed can help curb your appetite and eliminate calories. Add it to yogurt or muffin and bread mixes. Available in health food stores.

11. Dress with this.
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp olive oil
3/4 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp horseradish
Mix together. It makes for a tasty salad dressing with only 20 calories and 1.5 grams of fat.

12. Schedule a blood test. About 1 in every 12 women (most of whom don't know it) has an under- active thyroid, which can slow down her metabolism.

13. Supersize your H2O. Buy the big bottle when it comes to good-for-you stuff such as water.

14. Trick your tastebuds. Sucking on a menthol/eucalyptus cough drop can stop cravings instantly.

15. Spice up your meals. Adding hot chile pepper (or capsaicin) to food may help you stop eating sooner.

16. Pour a white cocktail. Like water, low-fat milk's volume fills your stomach, but it also contains carbohydrates, so you eat less.

17. Chunk your salad. Chop carrots, celery, sweet potatoes, zucchini or other veggies instead of shredding or slicing. It takes more effort to munch bigger pieces, so you'll do more chewing and eat less during the main course.

18. Call a friend. Fill loneliness with talk -- not cookies.

19. Log your food. Writing down what you eat can help you stay in control because you're more accountable. No need to record it perfectly or review what you wrote: The benefit is in the writing itself.

20. Fidget. You can burn up to 700 calories a day!

21. Retire the remotes. You could easily burn 200 extra calories a day if you stop using the TV/VCR remote, garage door opener, electric can opener, riding mower and other laborsaving devices.

22. Spray -- don't drizzle. Use an olive oil sprayer such as MISTO to add flavor to salads, chicken, fish, or pasta, without all the calories. A 2-second spray evenly distributes about 1/2 teaspoon of oil, compared to the 2 or 3 teaspoons you might get when pouring. That'll save you up to 100 calories per use.

23. Buy small. The bigger the package, the more you're likely to eat -- up to 44% more, according to one study.

24. Break into a jog. If you already jog, speed up to a sprint. These brief intervals allow you to cover more distance and burn more calories -- without lengthening your workout. The increased impact will also help make your bones stronger.

25. Measure before cooking. It's easy to overeat pasta, but not if you cook the right amount at the start. For a perfect portion, keep a quarter near your spaghetti. Its diameter is exactly the size of the 2-ounce stack (about 200 calories) that you should serve per person. Or buy a dry-pasta measurer sold in gourmet cooking stores.

26. Rent a spooky movie. You're less likely to eat when you're fearful, but more likely when you're angry or happy.

27. Reflect on your choices. Looking at yourself in a mirror while you eat may help you consume 22 to 32% less.

28. Drop and do 10. Before you pry open that tub of ice cream, do 10 situps or pushups. Doing something physical can put you back in touch with your body and your goals.

29. Take a whiff. When you really want those fresh-baked cookies, try this: Indulge in the smell for 30 seconds. Then place a small piece on the tip of your tongue for another 30 seconds. Savoring the smell and taste can help you stop at just one cookie.

30. Have chunky soup. People who ate soup containing large vegetable pieces reported feeling fuller and ate 20% less during lunch than those who had a pureed soup made of the same ingredients.

31. Blot the fat. You can dab off about a teaspoon of oil -- or 40 calories and 4.5 grams of fat -- from two slices of pizza.

32. Skip "light" foods. The weight of food -- not just the fat and calories -- is what fills you up. Eat less and still feel satisfied with low-calorie heavyweights such as oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe, cooked spinach, collard
greens, and broccoli.

33. Order fish. Varieties rich in omega-3 fatty acids-- tuna, mackerel, cod, and salmon -- may help you drop pounds by improving fat metabolism. Overweight people who ate a reduced-calorie diet that included fish every day lost about 20% more weight than those on a fish-free diet.

34. Post inspiration. To keep yourself on track, place quotes in strategic spots where you might need some motivation: on the fridge, TV, dashboard, or computer. Some suggestions:
"You've come too far to take orders from a cookie."
"Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."

35. Drink, drink, drink. Dehydration can slow your metabolism by 3%. At a weight of 150 pounds, that would be about 45 fewer calories burned a day -- which could mean 5 extra pounds a year.

Writer Linda Mooney sold even herself on the ease of these tips. She now does nearly half on a daily basis.

Sources:
Jennifer Anderson, PhD, RD, professor in the department of food science and human nutrition at Colorado State University in Fort Collins

Wayne Askew, PhD, director of the division of foods and nutrition at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City

Roger Sargent, PhD, professor of public health and nutrition at the University of South Carolina in Columbia

Brian Wansink, PhD, director of the Food & Brand Lab of the University of Illinois in Champaign

Lizadee

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 12:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My total weight loss so far ...
going into wk #4 is at 8 lbs. YEA !!

Denecee

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 02:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good job Lizadee!

Bakerygirl

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 03:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I started Weight Watcher's on Monday. So if anyone has any tips or advice for me it would be really helpful. I did it last week just to see if I thought I could do it before i signed up. It's actually pretty fun, I'm just praying that it works. I don't really have the money to be going, so I'm going to do my best to make it worth it. It's harder for me to be on a diet because of where I work and because I don't like most vegtables and fruits. Wish me Luck!!

Egbok

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 06:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Bakerygirl,

I recently joined WW about 4 weeks ago, and my best tip for you is to faithfully write everything down in your journal, every BLT (bite, lick or taste!). I have found that it does take time and effort to look up the food I plan to eat to see how many points I'm using. It's been nice to be able to go back to my journal and use it as a resource for a food item I've eaten before. Also, I can go back a week and see what I've eaten and how it relates to the weight I'm losing. I wish you tons of luck with Weight Watchers!

Nancy

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 07:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
bakerygirl--good for you-- there's a few of us doing w.w.--i made goal a month ago but i am an old pro it was one year last week for me...

definitely journal and water water water--that's big especially being in a bakery! i know half the time when i thought i was hungry if i had a glass of water and waited 15 minutes the hunger was gone(i.e. not true hunger)..

also, for anyone started out or even people on ww for awhile a good trick is find out the points for your favorites and mark it right on the box...2 points for a cup etc etc...this way you can see right away(soon you'll know without having to right it down) and things like pretzels etc i always measure out whatever amount i can have and never ever leave the bag on the couch with me --seems to do the trick

Pixie

Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 08:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Welcome Bakerygirl!!
I too started WW about 4 weeks ago. Check out the recipes thread for ideas. V-8 juice and diet V-8 Splash could help you get in fruit/veggie servings if you like them.
Having a support group really helps whether it is people you work with or the great people at TVCH! I'm glad that you have joined us.

Pixie

Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 02:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I weighed in today. - 4.5 lbs since last official weigh in. Total of 8 lbs lost since begining WW 4 weeks ago!! And I drop to a lower points level. Now I really have to make sure to get the activity points in.

Egbok

Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 07:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My Thursday Weight Watcher weigh-in:

Lost: 3.0
Total: 12.4

I did 4 days of light aerobics this past week, so that must of helped with the weight loss this week. I also stayed within my point range and wrote everything down.

I'm glad to see Pixie, Bakerygirl, Lizadee and others posting here about their weight loss
adventures. Keep up the good work!! It's nice to have other TVCHer's doing this too.

Spygirl

Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 07:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I think my weight loss has officially stopped - at least for now. I've lost a total of 86 pounds and 50 inches. My new pilates DVDs came in today so I'm looking forward to starting them. I am hoping to lose down another clothing size.

Congrats to all who are successfully winning the weight war. I wish everyone all the best!!!

P.S. I may have a much more updated picture for my profile sometime this weekend. Got to get to walmart first. I had some full length shots taken so I can do the "before and after" photos.

Egbok

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 06:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Spy, that is wonderful news! Congratulations on losing 86 pounds and 50 inches!! WooHOOOO!! I am looking forward to those "before and after" photos...you should be very, very proud of yourself...I sure am!!

Teddybear

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 06:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow Spy!! Thats great!

Well, last night at school someone asked me if I was pregnant. Shocked me!! But I guess that means it's time to get serious, so I am! Im eating a pear with water for breakfast. And Im gonna hit the gym tonight.

Enbwife

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 07:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Congrats Spy! That's awesome!
Welcome to WW Bakery - best advice is write everything down (keeps you honest); drink the water; exercise 3 times a week; and don't deprive yourself of the foods you love. :)
I've been sick all week and had no energy to exercise or really pay attention to what I eat. I'm one of those people that eat more when sick rather than eat less, unfortunately. I went to my meeting last night and stayed the same so that's okay with me. I feel much better today so I have my journal out and ready to go,a glass of water beside me and a walk planned for later.

Jbean

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 02:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
lost this week: 1 pound

total lost: 11 pounds


congrats egbok, that is great! i find that with my new job, it is harder for me to go work out, because when i get home, i am so tired, i don't want to leave. but i am continuing to lose slowly, so that is ok with me.

also congrats to spy! 86 pounds! WOW. that is awesome. can't wait to see your pics.

Nancy

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 05:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
egbok you deserve 2 stars for that(and a ribbon lol) and jbean you must have gotten yours last week at your meeting--not sure if i gave you 2 stars here


egbok


Jbean

Nancy

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 05:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
woops pixie too

Nancy

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 05:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
spy i bet you look and feel awesome--

the only place i have loose skin is my arms --so i think i need to more toning there--

I went to the gym for the 1st time in a week and it felt good :)

Egbok

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 07:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nancy, thank you for my stars! I love 'em!
Way to go with starting up at the gym! I bet you feel and look awesome...just like Spy!

and jbean, little letters for you my ww friend. did you know i almost didn't recognize your post because it wasn't in color?
i completely understand about the tired feeling after working all day. the main thing is that you are sticking with the program and continue to lose pound by pound. we can do this!!

So are you joining us Teddybear? It's a great place to receive encouragement!!

And Enbwife, you are doing great with the WW concept. Journaling is such a good key to success and you are so right, it keeps me honest!

Spygirl

Friday, April 04, 2003 - 08:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Teddybear, Enb, Egbok, Jbean, and Nancy - thank you! You guys are all looking goooooooooooood, too !!

Nancy

Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 08:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks spy--i need to update my pic too--or juju will 'yell' at me again to do it--the one in my photo was at 48 lbs go--as of this morning i am down 63.8 lbs(lost 2.2 this week) i'm below the w.w. goal weight and i'm 1.2 to my personal goal..but that i might change now that i am still loosing and set it at 70 lbs loss total :)

Egbok

Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 09:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG Nancy, you are moving right along and I would love to see an updated picture anytime...and I won't "yell" at you like that mean ol' Juju!! LOL

Just how many stars do you now have? You need to show those again...I'm thinking about 13 stars??

Jbean

Saturday, April 05, 2003 - 10:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
eggie, is this better? yeah, i know, i've been slacking with the color. :)

they tease me at work because instead of getting the rolling cart to bring over the water pumps to assemble, i walk back and forth, carrying 3 at a time, because it is good excercise, AND keeps me moving, and not so tired. i really think that helps.

thanks for the stars nancy. it is nice to feel the support from everyone here. that means a lot.

you guys are going to laugh, but i have decided that after i get to the 20 pound lost mark, i am going to reward myself with a new tattoo. purple tribal art on my hip. :)