Archive through November 15, 2001
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Archive through November 15, 2001
Babyruth | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 08:10 pm     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             
   
                  
   
         CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE ON MAKING THIS DECISION! WELCOME TO THE GROUP!!!
        
   
                  
   
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Tess | Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 01:15 am     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     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     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     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     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     Great Job All! |
Spygirl | Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 09:39 am     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     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     Congratulations SpyGirl!! |
Franny | Tuesday, November 13, 2001 - 02:33 pm     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     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     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     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     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     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     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     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     HELLOEVERYONE!!!
                     GOOD LUCK TODAY!!!! |
Jewels | Wednesday, November 14, 2001 - 07:05 am     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     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     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     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     I have to ask you about those caramel latte's. What brand and can you buy them with artificial sweetner? |
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