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Babyruth

Monday, November 12, 2001 - 08:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
YAY! Thanks, guys for the links and info-
I start tomorrow! I want to lose two sizes. Plus just be in better health/shape.

Llkoolaid, what you're doing is so much more important than the weight loss thing. One thing at a time is the key to success! And you're doing incredibly GREAT!!

I don't think there will ever be a shortage of folks to do a group weight loss with. In fact, look me up after the holidays- LOL

Let's just all cheer each other in WHATEVER we're doing-

(Tess, how sweet! Now, no sneaking any bites....Ouch!)

Spygirl

Monday, November 12, 2001 - 08:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP







CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE ON MAKING THIS DECISION!

WELCOME TO THE GROUP!!!







Tess

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 01:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
That is very pretty, Spy!!

Okay, here is what I had Tues, Nov 12:
Early morning snack:
8oz 1% milk

Breakfast:
1 slim fast shake

Lunch:
Green salad with grilled chicken, 1 oz shredded parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp russian dressing

Snack:
18 mini fat-free pretzels
1 small tangerine

Snack:
3 reduced-fat Triscuit crackers

dinner:
4 oz pot roast
1 large roast potato
1/2 cooked carrots
2 cans caffeine free diet coke

Snack:
2 tangerines

liquids:
2 cans caffeine free diet coke
34 oz water
12 oz OJ

1251 calories sat fat 12g, 145 mg cholesterol

exercise==walk 1 mile

Schoolmarm

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 04:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok, I've been a good girl about not overeating/snacking since we started....but NOW I have to leave for a conference. There will be no time to snack (except for driving in the car, and YES, I plan on making a big batch of popcorn, as it's more healthy than the other alternatives) and I'm concerned about the HUGE portions that restaurants serve. I will be having a slab of ribs at my favorite rib joint, but I'll go easy on the other days.

Actually the scale shows that I've dropped 5 pounds, but I think that it's water weight...OR my sinus decongestants!

I will do my best to grab a salad at the conference, and drink more water.

And for the others who are hypoglycemic...I've been on the no-sugar thing for about four years and I feel fairly healthy. I REALLY slipped up this fall (brownies, bread, pasta, popcorn, etc) and have not felt as well and gained a dress size or two. This has given me the kick in the pants to get back to my healthy diet!

Favorite no carb snacks:
Devilled eggs (and I share them in chat!)
Pepperjack cheese
Beef Jerky!
Peanuts
Hardboiled eggs
I keep those pop-top cans of chicken or tuna in my desk for when I get really hungry at work.
Green onions
Pickles
Olives
Cucumber slices
Tomatoes
Sugar-free jello (but I read that nutrasweet makes your pancreas react as if it were real sugar, so that defeats the purpose)

other low carb snacks:
popcorn (unless you eat the WHOLE popper full!)
lowfat "lite" sugar-free yogurt (16 grams carb)
honey roasted peanuts (5 grams carb per oz)

I refuse to eat ricecakes (BLECH!!!)

OK, if I can get through this conference with NOT eating lots of carbs, it will truly be a miracle! I think I can do it!

Here's hoping everyone else is doing well, and I'll post again on Sunday when I get back!

Hugs! Marm

Twiggyish

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 05:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Marm, I can't stand rice cakes, either!

Spy, those protein shakes sound good!

I lost 2 lbs from yesterday, but I know that can be water weight.

GOOOO EVERYONE!!!

Spygirl

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 06:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The protein shakes are excellent -- I have the chocolate.

I would also recommend a shaker cup to go with it (much like Hardy's ). It keeps the powder from clumping. Also, I add one packet of equal to each of mine which makes it taste sweeter. I have anywhere from one - three per day.

Have a great day everyone! I'll be back late tonight.

Jewels

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 07:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Great Job Everyone!!!

This was my day yesterday....
Breakfast: Caramel Latte (w/non-fat milk), Vitamin fortified oatmeal
Lunch: Veggie Dog on Bun with one slice pepperjack cheese, 1/2 cup applesauce (homemade, unsweetened)
Dinner: Taco Salad (homemade), includes x-tra lean ground beef, peppers, onions, lettuce, cheese, and few taco chips. (I had a small portion.)
Snack: 2 chocolate chip cookies (blame my husband)
Drinks: 60 oz. water
Exercise: Walk 2 miles

Willi

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 09:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Great Job All!

Spygirl

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 09:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Went back to the nutritionist this morning for my first "official" weigh!

I Lost TWO POUNDS!! Whoohooo!


SpyGirl does a two-pound lighter jig....

Max

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 10:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yesterday's intake:
Breakfast: banana, 2 low-fat bagel bars w/raisins, coffee
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Thai Chicken (yum!), granola bar, peaches
Snack: 1-ounce cheddar cheese
Dinner: Healthy Choice Chicken Parmesana (w/pasta & broccoli), toasted english muffin w/2 tsp. margarine

Lots and lots of water.

Exercise: 30 minutes on the bike for 5.8 miles

Mssilhouette

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 01:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Congratulations SpyGirl!!

Franny

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 02:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My goal is to join you guys by Dec. 10th. I think by then I'll be ready to take on the world and be able to take deep breaths. I feel great today...,.KEEP IT UP

Tess

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 04:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yippeeeeeeee for Spy!!!!

Franny, there is plenty of room on the team for you whenever you're ready. We'll all be a bit smaller then so no problem squeezing in another TVCH friend.

Max--you think you could bike a couple of miles for me please?? You are doing an amazing job--what an inspiration!!

Twiggyish

Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yeah Spy! Keep up the good work.

Franny, don't put too much on yourself at one time. (not that you can't join us)

Tess

Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 01:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's today's info:
breakfast:
slim fast shake
lunch:
Iced Vanilla Latte
Turkey sandwich on parmesan foccacia w/ lots of mixed lettuce and 1 tbsp aioli
snack:
1 homemade chocolate chip cookie
8 oz 1% milk
dinner:
1 cup spinach,tomato, and regular pasta w/ alfredo sauce
baked boneless, skinless chicken breast (1/2)
snack:
12 oz calcium-fortified OJ
20 mini fat-free pretzels
1 sm tangerine
Also had 40 oz water total.

1461 calories, 15 grams sat fat, 213 mg cholesterol

excercise was 1.5 miles walking

Alib

Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 06:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Weighed in at doctor's yesterday and down another pound - total lost 11.4 lbs.

Yesterday's menu -

breakfast: 1 slice flax bread, 1 egg, 4 oz orange juice

snack: ultra low fat banana yogurt

lunch: 3 oz chicken, huge salad, tangerine

snack: 4 oz skim milk, apple

dinner: stir fry made with lean roast beef, onions, green & red peppers, celery, mushrooms & hoisin sauce

snack: pear & 4 crackers

Water: 12 glasses (96 oz)

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 06:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You guys are doing great, remember you have to:
EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT
That would be a good motto for this group, I can't "weight" to join.

Spygirl

Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 06:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yesterday's Menu:

Breakfast:
1 Egg
1 slice toast
Protein Shake

Lunch:
Turkey Chili (pre-packaged from nutritionist)
Apple

Dinner:
Tuna
2 slices bread

Snack:
2 rice cakes (chocolate -- actually good!!!)

No exercise because I worked all day and got home at 10pm

All vitamins were taken, but was short one glass of water.

Lost two pounds!!!

Twiggyish

Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 06:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I've lost another pound, too. Yesterday:

Breakfast:
whole wheat toast with two eggs

Lunch:
two pieces of baked chicken

Supper:
brown rice with ground beef and cheesy sauce. (yum)
two whole wheat biscuits

As a snack, I had one of those yummy biscuits. So far my energy level is high and I feel pretty good.

Spygirl

Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 06:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
HELLO
EVERYONE!!!





GOOD LUCK TODAY!!!!

Jewels

Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 07:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Congratulations to all of you losing weight!

Here's yesterday for me:
Breakfast: Caramel Latte (w/non-fat milk), Vitamin fortified oatmeal

Lunch: Veggie dog on bun w/1 slice of pepperjack cheese, 1/2 cup yogurt

Snack: 5 fat-free saltines, choc. chip cookie (husband blamed again!)

Dinner: Med. salad w/ 1/2 tbsp. low-fat ranch dressing, 1/4 cup leftover taco meat, small baked potato w/ 1 tsp. butter

Drinks: Caramel Latte (w/non-fat milk), 60 oz. water

Exercise: Walked 4 miles, stomach crunches, leg lifts and various stretches

Tess

Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 02:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Couldn't get my appetite going Wednesday. Slept almost all day after having a couple of busy days. But here goes.
breakfast/lunch:1 slim fast shake

dinner:latte, southwestern grilled chicken breast sandwich on french roll with lots of rommaine lettuce (shared with my daughter)

snack:14 oz OJ and slim fast bar

late night snack:slim fast shake

water--only 20 oz today. <sigh>

However, cholesterol and sat fat grams are below guidelines which are crucial for me.

Excercise: walked 1.5 miles--Jewels, could I borrow some of your energy for a couple days, please? Pretty please????

weight lost: 3 pounds

For those who don't know--this is the hardest thing I do--trying to lose weight. I never was heavy before I became ill. In 1991 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome--hence the weariness. Later that same year it was discovered that I have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (short translation--very similar to emphysema) and severe asthma. The irony here is that I've never smoked a single cigarette in my life. My biggest challenge is that the meds I need to take to keep me alive, cause weight gain. Everytime I'm able to reduce my meds, I lose weight but when the meds increase again so does my weight. My physical therapist, my doctor and my nutritionist have all told me that I will not succeed in my endeavor. However, husband is not happy with the way I look and quite frankly, neither am I. You see, I remember the me that was once upon a time. So---I am more determined than they are pessimistic. I don't mean to sound whiny here--or like I feel sorry for myself because I don't at all. I am so glad not to be alone this time. Spy--thank you from the bottom of my heart for pulling this group together.

Twiggyish

Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 06:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess, whatever makes you feel better is fine, even if you only lose a few pounds.

I am sticking to this sugar busters diet and this is hard, because I already have low blood sugar. (hypoglycemia) Except for feeling dizzy last night after class, I am otherwise feeling good. When I am in school, it isn't easy to grab a snack.

Yesterday:

Breakfast: oatmeal with sugar substitute
Snack: two pieces of whole wheat toast.
Lunch: leftover brown rice with meat dish. (small portion)
Supper: scrambled eggs

I am also taking vitamins. Weight loss 1 lb. Plus, my clothes are starting to fit better.

Jewels

Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 08:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Tess, if I knew where my energy went, I would give you some....it has disappeared! You do what makes you feel better...just don't over do it and be careful. Keeping your spirits up and having your positive outlook will make a world of difference. I have struggled with weight all my life, I know what a fight it is. I will be here fighting with you!!

Yesterday was not a good day for me. A friend came over with her kids to play and we sat on the couch all day. I had half of a pb&j sandwich for lunch at about 11:30 and didn't eat again until 7:00, it totally drained me. Then when I did eat I was starving and pigged out! No exercising for me (unless you count chasing around 1 1/2 year olds all day!). But here is what I ate....

Breakfast: Caramel latte, oatmeal

Lunch: 1/2 pb&j sandwich

Snack: Caramel latte

Dinner: Bacon, cheese chicken burger and fries...made at home, not fast food, but still

Snack: Two chocolate chip cookies while watching AR

Drinks: Water, about 40 oz.

I haven't gotten on the scale yet, Monday is supposed to be my day. Just remembered we are going out of town for a few days and won't be here Monday, maybe I will do it tomorrow. Don't want to after my day yesterday though....ugh!

Everyone have a good day!! You are all doing a great job!

Twiggyish

Thursday, November 15, 2001 - 08:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I have to ask you about those caramel latte's. What brand and can you buy them with artificial sweetner?