Archive through November 12, 2001
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Archive through November 12, 2001
Franny | Sunday, November 11, 2001 - 07:28 am     I'm with Llkoolaid and Wargod about one thing at a time, but in a few weeks, I'd love to join you guys...YOU GO GUYS AND GALS |
Egbok | Sunday, November 11, 2001 - 09:17 am     Hi Spy, I'm going to lose weight with all of you too. My mind has been wavering for the last 3 weeks - I've been telling myself to "do something" and after finding this thread today, I am ready. I am perimenopausal and the weight gain came on rapidly - it's an ugly feeling to have to buy the next larger size of clothing. So, best of luck to all of you and let's support each other in this effort!! Woo Hoo!! |
Spygirl | Sunday, November 11, 2001 - 07:58 pm     Yeah to all the NEWBIES!!! Sometime I'll go through this thread and get a list of who all is on board so we can support each other. I'm gonna post what I eat everyday and what exercise I do. I'll also post any weight or measurment changes each time I go to the nutrionist !!! I can't post in the exercise thread because they measure by length not time. For all of those wanting accountability -- post away! Breakfast 2 eggs, 2 slices toast, orange, protein shake; margarine on toast Lunch Homemade Salad with greenleaf lettuce, chicken, brocolli, mushrooms, cheese, and dressing Snack Protein Shake Dinner Tuna w/ fat-free mayo, 2 slices bread; apple I got all the vitamins in, but I ran short of water by one glass. I can't drink anymore tonight if I want to get any sleep. I also didn't get in all the veggies. Have a terrific day tomorrow everyone!
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Tess | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 12:50 am     Here's mine for today: Breakfast/lunch: 1 Slim Fast Shake (2 excedrin migraine) Snack: 7 Reduced-fat Triscuit crackers Dinner: 4 oz Pot Roast 1 roasted potato 1/2 cup cooked baby carrots Snack: 1 banana 8 oz. Orange Juice Late night snack: 1 Slim Fast Bar Also have had 55 oz water so far. According to the computer program so thoughtfully provided by my friend, Buttercup, tonight I consumed 942 calories today; 25g of fat (7g saturated fat) 64mg of cholesterol and 104% of recommended dietary fiber. I also do take a muli-vitamin and a calcium supplement. I got a little happy face for fruits and vegetables but a frowny face for meat, milk and grains. Oh well. The site also analyzes vitamins and I was way over on the recommendations for most vitamins and minerals just from the food I ate--not counting the vitamin pills I took. No exercise today (see note about the migraine) but tomorrow I will walk. I wonder how many calories you burn typing for hours on the computer.......hmmmmm. |
Tess | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 12:53 am     Oh btw Spy---here's a list of all those in the thread who've expressed a desire to join your group so far. I count 13 of us. Spygirl Dahli Mssilhouette Neko Max Tess Jewels Schoolmarm Lancecrossfire Sunshinemiss Angelnikki Alib Egbok |
Buttercup | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 02:09 am     No rainbow yet??? Well, we will have none of that!! Week # One!! You can do it!!
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Buttercup | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 02:12 am     The less we see of you the better!!! <Buttercup rolls on the floor holding her stomach just laughing and laughing>
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Jewels | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 07:20 am     Okay, I am starting today...(my wonderful husband decided to make cookies yesterday...thank you Honey!)I know I can do this, the biggest thing for me is writing everything down each day. If I do that I should be okay. I have weighed myself this morning and will weigh myself each Monday. I will try to post at the end of the day what I have eaten, but will probably just keep track of it on paper. Tess, what program do you get to do the calculations? Spy, you can still post in the exercise thread, just keep totals for yourself in whatever measurement you do. It will be a great way to keep track of it! I'll be back later to check in! WE CAN DO THIS!! |
Juju2bigdog | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 08:55 am     Buttercup wrote: "The less we see of you the better!!!" Dang, that is as funny as most of my stuff! You the best, Butter. Keep 'em coming. <rolls on floor laughing and laughing, crying big laughing doggy tears>
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Twiggyish | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 09:38 am     Both my mother and aunt have lost a lot weight with the Sugar Busters diet. This is a modified version of the Atkins. My aunt lost a lot in a hurry and seems to be keeping it off. She has gone from a size 16 to about a size 10 or size 8. She is tall, and she was able to hide her weight. It is a very simple diet because it requires you to avoid white refined sugar and flour. The fruits and vegetables are rated as to sugar count. I am reading the book and it seems pretty easy to follow. This diet isn't for everyone, as it requires a higher protein intake. It is good for those who have tried every other type of diet. My problem is compounded by being hypoglycemic, so I have to be very careful with this type of diet. Supposedly, it is ideal for me because I will be regulating my sugar. Anyway, I have a goal to achieve by Christmas. |
Max | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 10:11 am     Well, I went up a half pound this week, but it's not from overeating. Believe it or not, I think it's from UNDEReating! Yes, it's true. If you eat too little, your metabolism slows down and tries to hang on to the fat you've got for survival (somehow my body doesn't realize it could keep burning at a steady rate with no added food and still live for about a year!). Took me a long time to believe that, but I've seen the evidence. Seriously, though, here's how my weekend eating looked: Friday - Breakfast: Health Valley Breakfast bars (2), coffee, banana Lunch: English muffin with 2 Morningstar farms "sausage" patties and 1 ounce of cheese, peaches Dinner: Went to a CD release party for Rescue, followed by dinner. Had a salad and sideorder of crab cakes (3) along with one glass of cabernet and some coffee. Saturday - Slept in, no breakfast. Lunch: Peanut Butter and raisins on toast, coffee, water. Dinner: went to a housewarming with friends. Munched on veggies (no dip), 2 meatballs, 2 spring roll pieces (not full-size spring rolls), 4 large prawns, about 1 ounce of brie, 4 crackers. Avoided the dessert table. One glass of cabernet, one shot (okay it was a double) of Crown Royal on the rocks. Sunday - Coffee before church. Brunch: 1/4 cup eggbeaters, 2 morningstar farms "sausage" patties, english muffin, 1 ounce of cheese, coffee. Dinner: took mom out. had salmon w/pesto sauce (not a lot of sauce), green beans, baked potato (no butter, no sour cream), iced tea. Over these three days, put in a total of 1 hour on my stationary bike for about 11 miles worth of peddling. This weekend is the most alcohol I've had in a while, so maybe that had something to do with it, too, but altogether, I just didn't eat balanced or often enough and also didn't drink enough water. I had fun, though! This week, I'll be back to following my meal plans a bit more closely and see what happens. eDiets has had me on 2000 calories per day, but today when I weighed in, it dropped to 1800-1900. We'll see. Successes: Went to dinner at a great restaurant and avoided ordering a sauce-laden full meal. Went to a party and sat right in front of the dessert table and didn't have any (really wasn't all that hard to resist, either!). Went out to dinner with mom and didn't order the fried razor clams with garlic mashed potatoes, even though that sounded REALLY good! Oh, and let's not forget that my smallest size slacks are now starting to get too baggy to wear! |
Tess | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 10:55 am     Well, Miss Buttercuppy!! Aren't you just TOOOO cute for words!!! Twigs??? Does this mean you're joining Spy's LITTLE group?? That would bring us to a nice, even 14 so far!! |
Tess | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 11:53 am     Jewels, this is one of the sites that Buttercup gave me last night. This is the one I used to calculation the calories and nutritional value of my meals yesterday. It was very interesting. nutrition site |
Dahli | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 12:40 pm     Twiggyish, that sugar busters thing sounds very interesting. I am hypoglycemic AND perimenopausal so the weight is creeping on since last fall and I can't seem to stop it! You said it was simple can you provide any more information? Thanks |
Twiggyish | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 03:23 pm     Yes, Tess, I am joining =) Dahli, I am reading the book, as I go. But, so far today, I have avoided sugar and substituted it with proteins and whole grains. I feel pretty good today and not the least bit hungry or grouchy..LOL Plus, I had brocoli cooked in olive oil and garlic with chicken for supper..yum The nice part is you aren't deprived of food and there aren't any calories to count. The book is called, "Sugar Busters!". It was written by H. Leighton Steward, Morrison C. Bethea, M.D., Sam S. Andrews, M.D. and Luis A .Balart, M.D. Here is a list of foods to avoid and their substitutes: Potatoes (red or white) suggested substitute: Broiled Tomatoes with cheese, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, lentils or beans. Avoid white rice substitute with Whole grain rice or brown rice. Avoid Corn (including popcorn, cornbread and corn meal) Substitute: Okra, peas, asparagus or squash. There are more foods but here is the biggest culprit: Avoid White Bread substitute with whole grain breads without sugars and whole-grain pasta. Also avoid all refined sugar and substitute with nutrasweet or artificial sweetners. Basically avoid anything white, like bleached flour. There is a lot more to it, including patterns and timing for eating. You eat multiple meals throughout the day. (Thus avoiding hunger) Each meal should have a portion of food which fits the plate and not any larger. Snacking is encouraged, too. You just have to avoid high glycemic fruits and foods. (There is a list in the book) Hope that helps! |
Dahli | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 03:51 pm     Oh Twiggyish you are a sweetie! thanks a lot, it does help and it makes sense too, which is important for me in order to stick to something. I will look for that book here soon. |
Tess | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 04:04 pm     Spy---here is a new and improved list of your group!! We are now a nice even 14 with some waiting in the wings to join soon!! Spygirl Dahli Mssilhouette Neko Max Tess Jewels Schoolmarm Lancecrossfire Sunshinemiss Angelnikki Alib Egbok Twiggy |
Wargod | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 04:33 pm     YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT...SPY, DAHLI, MSSIL,NEKO, MAX, TESS, JEWELS MARM, LANCE, SUNSHINEMISS,ANGELNIKKI, ALIB, EG, AND TWIGGY!!!!!!!! |
Jewels | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 04:54 pm     Thanks for the info Tess....I will check it out!!  |
Babyruth | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 05:12 pm     Can a nutty candybar join this group? I promise to not offer any chocolate to the other members... I need to exercise as well as diet or nothing happens for me. I like walking the best, and will keep track of my progress. Spygirl, what do you make your shakes with? |
Grooch | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 05:27 pm     Babyruth, here's a good place to keep track of your walking. Exercise Log |
Llkoolaid | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 06:31 pm     I am jealous, I want to start now but I know that I can't just yet or I will screw up being a non-smoker. If I could figure out how to write in those nice big colorful letter I would congratulate you guys but I can't do it, so I'll just have to say how great I think you are doing. I can't wait to join you guys, when I joined TVCH it was just a chat group about a tv show, now I can't get through the day without it, instead of being a waste of time it has become important to me. It is becoming one big self help group. Good luck and keep it up to all you future thin people. |
Spygirl | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 07:03 pm     Hey everyone! We made it through another day. This was my first day around the normal routine...I passed on donuts at my first meeting...went out to eat and ordered an EXCELLENT grilled chicken caesar salad (instead of the extra-large sandwhich I would have normally had)...then went to the clinic tonight and passed on homemade bunt cake and had to smell someone eating McDonalds...! I swear, these people are out to do me in. In addition, for breakfast I had a protein shake and a slice of toast and 2 oz of cheese. For dinner I had a chicken breast, brocolli, and 1/2 baked potato. Babyruth -- the brand of shakes that I am using right now is "100% Whey Protein"... You can order it from Muscle Surf or get it from your local vitamin or natural food store. It has an incredibly high protein content and VERY low carb count (the low carbs is very important). |
Egbok | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 07:08 pm     I drank 4 full glasses of water today! Believe me, that's quite a feat for me. I have eaten the following today: Breakfast: 1 banana, 1 coffee w/touch of sugar & milk Lunch: Huge green salad with 1 tbsp. low-cal Italian dressing and a big glass of water Dinner: Chicken breast (fist size), steamed broccoli and a big glass of water. Thanks for the support! I'm thinking of hitting the treadmill while watching Ally McBeal . . .we'll see. |
Tess | Monday, November 12, 2001 - 07:45 pm     Wow!!! You all are doing so well---I am very impressed. Babyruth--did you know that you are my favorite candybar??? Spy--here is the latest update to your list: Spygirl Dahli Mssilhouette Neko Max Tess Jewels Schoolmarm Lancecrossfire Sunshinemiss Angelnikki Alib Egbok Twiggy Babyruth Now we are 15 strong!!! |
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