Archive through January 01, 2002
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Archive through January 01, 2002
Kitty | Thursday, December 27, 2001 - 09:00 pm     Jewels, Tess, etc.... I think we are all in the same boat and if I eat anything more, we're going to sink! It has been a wonderful week of eating, entertaining, etc. I'm enjoying every bite. I think that I won't get back on the scale or get serious about losing weight until after New Year's Day dinner. Then I have to make some big changes and I hope that I can look to the people here for inspiration, etc. Happy New Year everyone!!! |
Spygirl | Thursday, December 27, 2001 - 11:58 pm     Okay -- I'm BACK! Whew! What a mess the last few weeks have been for me. I'm starting over today, though. I'm glad to see that some folks were able to hang in there no matter how tough it was! I've got a big move in 8 days, but I'm gonna start over now anyway. I am going to Las Vegas in May and I want to go 40 pounds lighter It is gooooooooooooood to be back in this thread! Good luck and Happy New Year everyone! |
Max | Friday, December 28, 2001 - 12:24 am     Add me to the "starting again" bandwagon! Kicked it off with 45 minutes for 8.9 miles on the bike last night. Today, it's back on plan for eating! Happy New Year (almost)! |
Schoolmarm | Friday, December 28, 2001 - 12:49 am     Ok, is success only gaining 1 pound while at the parents for Christmas? I'm with you all for starting over! Well, I'm back, but my luggage didn't make it. I wish that the airline knew where it was!!! YIPPEE!!! The bell JUST rang as I was posting, so I'm editing to say that my luggage is HERE! WHEW! |
Tess | Friday, December 28, 2001 - 05:30 am     Hooray for Marm!!!! I lost all will power over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and I really don't care. It's just 2 days out of several weeks of being so careful. Fortunately I ate enough to carry me through the crud virus I have now--YUCK!! I figure I can live on OJ and tylenol for several days with no after-affects. Jewels, let me know when you start exercising again. I need a big shove for that last half mile. |
Twiggyish | Friday, December 28, 2001 - 06:30 am     Me too Tess regarding will power!! I was away from the computer and my weight loss pals and ..well.. tomorrow is another day. I sure hope you feel better Tessie! Congrats to all of you who did well. |
Alib | Saturday, December 29, 2001 - 11:38 am     Despite turkey, stuffing, etc., chocolates and Chinese buffet I only gained .5 of a pound. Almost back on track ... planning to give away the rest of the chocolates and only have two more dinners out. looking forward to next week when all goes back to normal (and maybe I will hear how I did in the job interview!!) |
Oregonfire | Saturday, December 29, 2001 - 11:48 am     Oh G*d, I do. I need to lose at least 20 pounds. I really need to join the gym, which is only 3 blocks from my house, but am trying to justify the expense, because it will most definitely go on my credit card. It's better to pay all at once because it ends up being quite a bit cheaper in the long run. My eating habits are atrocious. I wait all day to eat until mid-afternoon, and eat again before I go to bed. Everything I do regarding diet and exercise is like the perfect plan to gain weight. My thing is I hate quibbling over calories and focusing loads of energy on what I eat. I wouldn't say that I overeat, but I eat too much at one sitting. (okay maybe that's the definition of overeating) I read that you're supposed to eat like seven small meals a day. Who has time for that? I'm also a sugar addict. And a carbohydrate fiend. For me, exercise is the key. I used to walk to work (at my old city/job) and took a kickboxing course. When I stopped doing those things, I gained at least 20 pounds in a matter of months. Help!! |
Twiggyish | Saturday, December 29, 2001 - 03:41 pm     Welcome Oregon! I am sure those 20 will come off now that you are ready to lose them. I read Sugar Busters and that diet has helped me with weight loss. Even though I did cheat a bit this season, I still tried to keep to the regime. So, when I weighed this morning I was surprised it wasn't that bad. Today's diet: Whole wheat toast Lunch: Tuna with whole wheat bread Supper: Spinach pasta with sauce. |
Max | Saturday, December 29, 2001 - 09:03 pm     Welcome, Oregonfire! Twiggy, you're gonna starve if that's all you eat (unless the portions are really big)! I've maintained through the holidays, which is fine by me. The other night I spied a box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the cupboard and you can guess what happened next! It was yummy. I compensated by doing 45 minutes on the bike. Today's tote: Breakfast: 3 toaster waffles, one egg, REAL maple syrup, coffee Lunch: "sausage" and cheese on an english muffin (I was out and after I went to the store, it just sounded SO good!) Dinner: Healthy Choice Cheesy Chicken & Rice (not very good, won't buy that one again), piece of bread Snack: some chocolate chips which, thankfully, are gone now! Exercise: 30 minutes on the bike that I'm about to do now. |
Tess | Saturday, December 29, 2001 - 11:31 pm     I'm soooooooooooo off track it's hysterical. I have high hopes starting tomorrow though. Today: Slept through breakfast and lunch nursing a bad cold. Snack: slimfast bar, banana, OJ Dinner: lasagna, Sparkling Apple Cider and Sparkling Pear somethingorother, Baked apple dessert--sort of apple crisp but not really Sadly I've lost track of the number of chocolates I've had the past few days......BUT I haven't gained weight so all is not lost. |
Schoolmarm | Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 06:27 am     Well, I'm eating....well, I'm eating the "Marm popcorn and ribs" diet! LOL Yesterday: Breakfast: Glass of milk Lunch: Leftover rack of beef ribs! YUM....and you know, it's mostly BONE and not that many oz. of meat. (I'm REALLY trying to justify this) Supper: HUGE bowl of buttered popcorn and two classes of skim milk. Snacks: lots of c-free diet Pepsi and a sugar-free jello. I need to feel like cooking or maybe even opening the bag o'salad in the fridge. And get off this popcorn diet! |
Oregonfire | Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 11:05 am     Hi. I enjoy reading all of your diet stuff, but I'm still not there yet mentally. I've found that everything else in my life has to go like clockwork for me to properly focus on losing weight. But ladies (and gents), I know how hard it is, I really do, and I applaud your efforts. I also wanted to say that I have this Dolly Parton soup recipe somewhere that I made once at the height of my diet/exercise success. Basically the recipe combines loads of veggies in a food processor. I made a huge batch and toted it with me everywhere for days. It worked well because you are getting the proper nutrients without the fuss of slaving over every dumb meal. This is especilly good if you are busy at work and are tempted to grab a candy bar out of the machine or run to MacDonald's. Anyway, I think Dolly Parton looks pretty good (except for those balloons on her chest), so it must have worked (okay tummy tucks nonwithstanding). I'll dig for the recipe. Even if I don't find it, I think that soup, except for cream based ones, are a good bet for a healthy, satisfying, and no-fuss diet food. |
Schoolmarm | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 08:11 am     Ok....it's cooking time again! I even have a nick on my thumb from the meat cleaver to prove it. <note to online ax murderers....stay out of my kitchen!> Yesterday: Breakfast: The left over Popcorn and some leftover beef jerky (from the road trip) Lunch: Yummy Raspberry Yogurt Dinner: Thinly sliced baked chicken breast, two green onions, dill pickle, and a glass of milk. Snack: two big handfuls of honey roasted peanuts (ACK!!) Going to try really hard to get back in the swing of things. |
Max | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 10:59 am     Yesterday: Breakfast: 2 raisin cookies at church coffee hour, my 'usual' when I got home Lunch: didn't have 'cause breakfast was late. Dinner: Late dinner at Red Robin's after seeing "Lord of the Rings" with friends. Had a chicken rice bowl that was yummy! Exercise: 15 minutes on the bike for 3.4 miles Today was weigh-in day: DOWN 1.5 pounds. Total since starting on August 13 = 34.5 pounds. Happy New Year to all! Here's hoping there's a lot less of us this time next year, if ya know what I mean!  |
Oregonfire | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 11:29 am     Congrats Max! I'm going to take the plunge today, debt be damned. My local gym is only three blocks away, and I weighed myself there, and darnit, I can't stand it anymore!!! I need to lose like 40 pounds and get my face shape definition back. Will you guys help me stay on track? I'll check in later. |
Oregonfire | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 01:13 pm     Well, I joined up. I did 30 minutes on the Stairmaster, and managed to burn 235 calories while I was at it. I also did some free weights, mainly on biceps and shoulders, for another 15 minutes. What I'll eat remains to be seen. |
Oregonfire | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 01:42 pm     Here is the Cabbage Soup diet that I'm going to try. It is similiar to the Dolly Parton one I mentioned before. The recipe is given, and then each day's meal list. Okay I'll shut up now. Wish me luck!!! Cabage Soup Recipe 6 large green onions 2 green peppers 1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole) 3 Carrots 1 Container (10 oz. or so) Mushrooms 1 bunch celery 1/2 head cabbage 1 package Lipton soup mix 1 or 2 cubes bouillon (optional) 1 48oz can V8 juice (optional) Season to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, garlic powder, etc. Note: You can modified the recipe anyway you like. In order to loose weight you have to burn more calories then you consume. We highly recommend The Negative Calorie Diet(TM) book. This book is based on scientific research and more than 100 foods requiring your body to "BURN" more calories processing them through your digestive system than the actual calorie content of the food itself. This results in your body burning up the excessive stored fat! Learn how to eat healthy and loss weight regularly by choosing the right foods with The Negative Calorie Diet(TM) book Directions: Slice green onions, put in pot and start to sauté with cooking spray. Cut green pepper stem end off and cut in half, take seeds and membrane out. Cut the green pepper into bite size pieces and put in pot. Take the outer leafs layers off the cabbage, cut into bite size pieces, put in pot. Clean carrots cut into bite size pieces put in pot. Slice Mushrooms into thick slices (otherwise they will disappear in the soup). Put in pot. If you would like a spicy soup, add a small amount of cayenne pepper (red pepper) now (1/3 teaspoon is quite a bit as the soup will get spicier as it cooks further). You can use beef or chicken bouillon cubes for seasoning's they have all the salt and flavors you will need. Use about 12 cups of water (or 8 cups and the V8 juice), cover and put heat on low. Let soup cook for a long time (two hours works well). Taste and then season to taste with salt and pepper. Eat all the soup you want, whenever you want. The Cabbage Soup Diet Plan Eat as much cabbage soup as you desire for seven days and you can lose 10 to 15 pounds. The recipe varies slightly, but basically includes a variety of low-calorie vegetables such as cabbage, onions and tomatoes, flavored with bouillon, onion soup mix and tomato juice. Each day of the seven-day program has specific foods that must be eaten, including potatoes, fruit juice, many vegetables, and on one day, beef. Day One: Eat only fruit, all the fruit you want except banana. Drink unsweetened tea, black coffee, cranberry juice and water. Eat as much soup as you like. Day Two: All you want of fresh, raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. Stay away from dry beans, peas and sweet corn. Reward yourself with a big baked potato with butter for dinner. Eat as much soup as you like, but no fruit for today. Day Three: Combine days one and two, eat as much fruit, vegetables and soup as you like but no baked potato. Day Four: Eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skim milk as you would like on this day, along with your soup. This day is supposed to lessen your desire for sweets. Day Five: You may have 10-20 ounces of beef (300-500g) and a large tin or up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body. Eat your soup at least once today. You may eat broiled or baked chicken (skinless) instead of beef. If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for the beef. Day Six: Eat beef and vegetables today. You can even have 2 or 3 steaks if you like, with fresh vegetables or salad. NO BAKED POTATO. Eat your soup at least once. Day Seven: Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables all you want. Be sure to eat your soup at least once to day. No bread, alcohol, or carbonated beverages - not even diet soda www.aboutcabbagesoupdiet.com |
Tess | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 02:08 pm     Good luck to you, Oregonfire!!!! Don't worry about how much you're talking in here. That's how we all get support from each other. I'm barely maintaining over the holidays which is good enough for me right now. Only one more day to go and we should be getting back to some sort of routine around here. Max---congrats on your success!!! I go in next week on Tuesday morning so I'd best get back to work here. |
Max | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 02:27 pm     Welcome, OregonFire! The only way to lose weight is to start trying, so you've taken the first step in the right direction! Personally, I've been on about every diet there is in the course of my lifetime, starting with Weight Watchers when I was about 9, moving to doctor prescribed pills before puberty, and progressing through everything else you can think of (Richard Simmons, no-carbs, Jenny Craig, etc. etc. etc.). Each has had some sort of short-term success followed by gaining back all that I lost plus more. A classic yo-yo. What I'm doing now with the assistance of eDiets and all of you is simple: Eat a healthy balance of foods in smaller quantities and increase my activity. The combination is making me feel better and lose weight all at the same time with very little difficulty. The biggest battle is with my head, not my stomach. Anyway, here are some articles from eDiets that might be helpful. Check it out and see if anything resonates with you. The Real Deal On Diet Quick Fixes http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm/article_id,5364 Super 7 Resolutions For Happy New You! http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm/article_id,5363 5 Ways To Stop Sabotaging Your Diet http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm/article_id,5330 Become A Better Eater & Enjoy Lasting Weight Loss http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm/article_id,5251 (Because the URLs have a comma, I can't make them "live" links. You'll need to copy and paste them into your browser's address bar. ) Oh, and if any of you ever want to "talk" one on one, you can email me at max_fun@ptcruiserclub.net.  |
Jewels | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 08:06 pm     I am struggling....but wanted to come in and give my support to all of you that are hanging in there. My leftovers are finally gone, but I have a houseful of cookies, fudge, cake, candy, peanuts and lots of other stuff. My husband goes back to work on Wednesday and most of that is going with him! I just have to get through tomorrow... and then hopefully be able to jump back on track! Welcome Oregonfire!! Glad you decided to join us! BTW, where in Oregon are you? I'm in Portland, so I'm just curious! The support in this thread is awesome....it really helps to have someone to "report" to. Whatever way you decide works best for you....we will be behind you 110%! What I have learned from my experience (and, like Max, I have had quite alot) is not to completely deprive yourself of the foods you love. Just eat them in moderation and throw in lots of fruits and veggies and water. Once you start feeling good about what you are eating, you will be less likely to eat all the things you shouldn't. Of course, if I could only practice what I preach...it is so much easier said than done! Just do what works for you and your habits, it really takes alot of re-evaluation of what, when and why you eat. Exercise is essential too, work with a trainer at the gym you joined so you make sure you are doing the right exercises, in the right amount, for the results you want to achieve! Have fun with it too! Tess, I am back on the exercise bandwagon tomorrow night! I have to...I feel like such a slug. Happy New Year to you all!!  |
Oregonfire | Monday, December 31, 2001 - 09:17 pm     must...stay...away...from...chocolate in kitchen, with caramel inside...oh geez. |
Oregonfire | Tuesday, January 01, 2002 - 09:39 am     Hi all. Well, I managed to stay away from the chocolate, but this morning, I had fat free creamer with my coffee, which was a no-no for today, according to my diet plan. That fat free creamer stuff can be misleading, as one of the primary ingredients is sugar, and I think that it's sugar addiction that makes me rotund! Still, a good beginning effort overall. Today I can eat my cabbage soup and as many vegetables as I like, plus a potato for dinner. I'm thinking brocccoli with the potato. My new gym opens at 11:00 a.m. for the holiday, and I'll go over there to work out on one of the elliptical machines. They have a "cross-country skiing" type of movement, which I've always heard is very good exercise. The exercise machines also have a headphones plug in for cassette tape, CD or a mini tv right on the machine. This must be a new thing, because I don't remember other gyms having them. Ah, progress! Gotta love it. I'm also taking a different approach to exercise this time around. It used to be that I had to attend classes, or I usually wouldn't work out. Well, the classes at this new gym pretty much stink, and the times completely conflict with my schedule next quarter. For one, could somebody please explain to me the popularity of step classes? I took quite a few at a previous gym and hated them. My main complaint is that the step apparatus shifts around on the floor while you're doing these semi-high intensity moves. I already have weak ankles, and I always thought that I was going to break something on one of those darn things. Sure enough, the step class prevails at my new gym. They also have the ever popular pilates class, but again a complete time conflict. I've never taken one, but pilates was hugely popular when I was living in NYC. So it's just me and my own motivation this time around, but I think that's actually better, because part of me hates the pressure of competing in the class with other, more fit individuals. On the other hand, working out in a class makes you work your butt off (literally!) in a way that working out on your own does not. I mean, will I really do a million ab crunches on my own? After the next quarter, which is really going to be so G*d awful nightmarish workwise, I'm going to try and fit those classes into my life somehow. I'm commuting to another community college 40 miles away, with all new books and only ten minutes in between each class, then racing back to teach another. (High school teachers, I admire the heck out of you!) This racing around is also going to make watching what I eat pretty difficult. Any suggestions would be appreciated! But one perk of my job is that I get to take a free exercise class, and they have a kickboxing one here in town on Tuesdays and Thursdays that I really should sign up for. One last note: (this is pretty long, but I'm enjoying myself, so why not?)I'm going to do the cardio workout first with no breakfast, because I was told by a trainer at my last gym that this method is what burns stored fat. So ladies (and gents?), if you go to do a morning workout and want to burn fat, this may be a method for you! Next should come a quick bite to eat (preferably protein) and then weights, because building muscles requires some food in your tummy. And of course, water throughout! Wow okay I'm done. |
Schoolmarm | Tuesday, January 01, 2002 - 10:03 am     My favorite protein snacks: Devilled eggs (Honey) roasted peanuts Beef jerky Little pop-top can of chicken Cheese--my favorite is pepperjack Hard boiled eggs other people really like those sunflower seeds in the bag from the vending machine. Oregon: On those wild, in the car commuting days it's really tempting to whiz through the fast food drive through and eat in the car. DON'T do it! Buy a bunch of yogurt or my current favorite--prepacked Chicken Salad and crackers made by Bumble Bee. I think that the tuna companies have a tuna salad product like this. Quick, easy, cheap, and needs no refridgeration. I keep a bunch in a drawer in my office with a can of nuts for when I need a snack. My car looked like the trash can at the McDonald's drive through last spring when I taught at 2 universities and had a bunch of student teachers out in the field. BAD for the bod! |
Schoolmarm | Tuesday, January 01, 2002 - 10:08 am     Menu for yesterday: Brunch: Yogurt Snack: four devilled eggs, glass of milk Dinner: beef fondue, two small rolls, two glasses of home-made ale (not my choice of menu, but I was invited out). Oh, I almost forgot....half of a sinful desert of a chocolate brownie bottom with peanut butter whipped creamy stuff on top encrusted with a hard chocolate shell. The good news was that, although it was really delicious, I only ate half of it. Snack: two more devilled eggs Happy New Year everyone... |
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