Archive through January 06, 2003
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Archive through January 06, 2003
Nancy | Monday, December 30, 2002 - 06:15 am     now i'm off to the airport to go on my trip to my mom's hometown--have a great loosing week everyone |
Bob2112 | Monday, December 30, 2002 - 08:06 am     Last Week: 1.0 pound gained Total Lost: 33.0 pounds Total Weeks: 19 OK, I have discovered that 2 days of exercise wrapped around 5 consecutive days of bad eating does not work for me! I got back on track yesterday and had a great workout this morning, so I'm predicting a nice amount of weight-loss for next Monday. Happy New Year! |
Mygetaway | Monday, December 30, 2002 - 10:54 am     I keep seeing this thread pop to the top, but I've never opened it before this week. I haven't read back more than this page, so I don't know everyones "story". Weight has always been an issue for me, but now I use my condition as an excuse not to try. I can't keep doing that anymore. I'm almost too big for my wheelchair now, and it's already wider than the normal ones, which makes it hard to get through some doors, so I have to do something. About 2 years ago, I did the carbohydrate addicts diet. It worked really well for me. I lost about 30 pounds during the time I was on it. But then we had to find a new place to live. We ended up buying a house, but it took us over 6 months to find the right one. Since then I just haven't had the motivation to try again. I use food as my comfort, as a stress reducer, because I'm bored, etc. Very rarely do I eat because I'm actually hungry. So I've made up my mind that I'm going to start over. It's perfect that this is almost the New Year, as I can start totally fresh! I really want to stick to it this time, maybe having this thread for added support will help. I used to walk for exercise before I became disabled, so what do I do now? I can't walk at all. I can stand and transfer from bed to chair, but that's it. I think I'll try "Sit and be Fit" for starters. I also wondered if anyone has any good online calorie counters. I lost all my bookmarks. I kept a journal of everything I ate, and kept track of calories, fat grams and carbs. I'm going to start Weds as I need time to get the right foods etc. Also, can anyone recommend a good multivitamin? Thanks for listening, and I'll be seeing you guys around here soon.. |
Denecee | Monday, December 30, 2002 - 11:22 am     Spygirl, don't stop posting your success. Nancy was making sure people don't feel like a failure when they don't lose as fast as you and others. Like me, I am down 1/2 lb from last week. Total of 1 1/2 lbs lost in two weeks. Lbs to go- 23.5 |
Oregonfire | Monday, December 30, 2002 - 12:52 pm     I love reading everyones' success stories; they provide nothing but inspiration for me! My diet plan is a bit unstructured this time around, as I've decided to stay away from the scale completely. I don't want to get discouraged by what the scale says every day or week. I'll measure my weight loss success in the next few months by fitting into an old pair of jeans or skirt-- and seeing if my chin undoubles anytime soon. I did break down and have half a calzone at a restaurant the other night, but it had broccoli, garlic cloves, and extra tomatoes inside, so not too horrible. I'm back with the program. Ohh, I did break down last night and have "chicken in a Biskit" crackers; those are dangerously yummy! I'm going to join a Pilates and Cardio Box next week at the campus gym--am looking forward to it! I am looking forward to dating again, regardless of whether I "should" or not. It works for me as a motivation. I'm a point in my life where I find lectures about "loving myself" pedantic and tiresome. (Not directed at anyone here, just so you know. ) I want to do this because I *do* care about myself, and would like to be out there having a good time without being self-conscious. In addition, I have every reason to worry about Type II adult onset diabetes, as my father, grandmother, and grandfather all had it. I saw my grandmother with half an amputated foot from diabetes the day before she died; she died on the operating table while having the rest of her foot removed. She was in great misery and you could see in her eyes "let me go." So in conclusion, I have good reasons that work for me. If they involve fanstasizing about doing the cha cha with Gene Kelly in slinky cocktail dress, then so be it! BTW, here is a website that had good, wholesome recipes that cure what ails you: http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hk/1,1455,,00.html |
Danielle | Monday, December 30, 2002 - 01:56 pm     OH! NO!!!! SPY I feel soooooooo bad now!!! I'm soooo sorry!! I really love reading everyones sucess stories.. It helps motivate me but also know that I'm not alone in this and all of you started where I am right now... So I would really be sad to see you go!!!! I really hope to see you post again Spy!!!! |
Oregonfire | Monday, December 30, 2002 - 05:28 pm     Hmm. For some reason my link above doesn't work, but if you cut and paste it into the address bar it does. I'll try it again: Healing Kitchen |
Uhoh | Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 12:58 am     i started weight watcher's about 3 months ago and believe this eating plan is going to work for me forever. the real test was going into the holidays, and i'm happy to say i survied them. i made good eating choices by cooking scallops christmas eve, and when asked what i wanted for christmas, was honest and said 'healthy cooking'! so, christmas day they grilled orange roughy for me, had lots of great veggies, shrimp cocktail (i ate 1/2 lb!) as appetizer in addition to the usual fare (i ate none of the high-caloric stuff), and fabulous fruit and sherbert for dessert i didn't skimp on wine or champagne - hey, it was christmas! today i weighed in, and was rewarded with a 4.7 lb loss since 12/18 - huzzah! but truly the best part was seeing that i could navigate the holidays and instead of feeling deprived, feel proud and encouraged that life for me does not have to be about the food. i'm learning slowly, but the tortoise did after all win the race |
Juju2bigdog | Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 06:35 am     Spygirl, just looked at your new profile pic. Nice picture! Keep posting; you are not done here yet; and when you are done, you will still be needed to encourage the others. |
Schoolmarm | Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 08:48 am     Ok, I'm going to STICK to being in this thread this year. So far, I've been just eating FRESH, UNPROCESSED foods. I have to limit my carbs because of hypoglycemia, that I'm afraid may have turned into diabetes. So what works for me may not work for you. I do a modified ATKINS diet. My biggest downfall is eating enough veggies. And it's really hard to make a salad for one. I decided to cut up salad type veggies...cukes, tomatoes, green peppers, carrots, etc. and put them in a bowl in the fridge. That way I can grab them for snacks OR combine with "bag o salad" for a fresh salad. I even grabbed some peppers to sautee in my eggs this morning. I think that the pre-cutting will help me solve the veggie problem. I got a George Foreman grill for Chrismas. It has a small cooking surface, so I will cut the steaks in half and reduce my portion size. I've been eating off of salad plates, too. Now, on to exercising more! We'll see how I do when I go up to Buffalo/Toronto. |
Nancy | Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 12:18 pm     hi everyone im back from philly--rain soaked but back--i even exercised at the exercise room at the hotel every day-- yeahhh me |
Bakerygirl | Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 12:38 pm     I'm starting my diet next Monday.. I'm going to cheat and use these pills i used 2 years ago. They really worked well then, just got off track after i got married and then i got pregnant. So i'm going to really try my best to lose some weight. I'm setting a goal to lose 50 pounds this year, hopefully it won't take me a whole year. Its very hard for me to eat right since i work around sweets and fried foods all day, every day. But i did it once, so i can do it again. I hope this thread helps me out, all of your sucess stories I'm sure will help me.. Just curious, does anyone post their actaul weights on here.. I've only seen how much they have lost. I guess its not really important, I'm just curious i guess. |
Mygetaway | Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 01:26 pm     Well, I made it through my first day, and it went really well. I got the "wanting to munch" cravings a little last night while on the computer, but I just kept drinking my water. I woke up this morning, and wasn't hungry, which was a good sign. Pre planning and measuring out things ahead of time helps me too. Tuesday I bought stuff for the whole week, so I couldn't use the excuse that I didn't have the right foods. |
Marysafan | Friday, January 03, 2003 - 09:46 am     Okay gang....count me in. It's time for me to undo all the damage I did last year. I need to lose about 50 pounds. So it's time to get started. I am going to go with the plan that worked well for me the last time...the Oprah plan. I am not one for eating a lot of veggies...so I will have to work hard to do it...but I am determined. Also, I am a weather wuss and have a hard time exercising in the cold weather...but I am determined to do that also. So here we go...Day one! |
Teddybear | Friday, January 03, 2003 - 10:10 am     Well, I started yesterday. I had a Lean Cuisine for lunch with a SmartOnes desert. For dinner I had carrots and celery with Fat-Free veggie dip. So far today I have had watermelon. |
Denecee | Friday, January 03, 2003 - 11:45 am     Bakerygirl, I posted my beginning weight at 155 lbs. I'v lost 1.5 lbs in two weeks, but don't let the small loss for me discourage you because it was the holidays and I enjoyed them a little too much. Good luck and stay in touch. |
Nancy | Friday, January 03, 2003 - 12:13 pm     we don't have to post our weights if we don't care too--i just post my weekly losses--(or gain this week!) i gained .8 lbs prob from that philly cheese steak sub lol...but heck that's just barely a pound and will come off just as easily-- that still 53 lbs for me in 9 months |
Danielle | Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 06:46 pm     Hi everyone!!!! I bought my wedding gown today! 1500 dollars later!!!! It's beautiful!!!! I have 5 months to lose 40 pounds... hehehehehe My first fitting is in May so that gives me time! I need to really work on my upper body ... especially my arms since my dress in Princess A-line with 1 strap... So I need great looking arms!!! Anyone have advice ... I have a work-out video for arms... with weights.... |
Mygetaway | Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 07:31 pm     Congrats and Good Luck Danielle. No real advice from me though. As for myself, I'm on day 4 now of my "plan" to eat less. It's been going really good. I do find it hard sometimes to not think I need a snack in the evenings when I'm online or watching tv. That was such a habit. I just keep that big glass of water right next to me, and everytime I "think" a piece of bread or a cookie or whatever sounds good, I just tell myself, hey you're not even hungry.. which is true. Then I drink some more water. I've even cut my diet sprite consumption down to 1 or 2 cans a day instead of 4 or 5. |
Danielle | Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 08:29 pm     I hear ya!!! We bought a water cooler that makes me wanna drink more... I lost 3 pounds this week .. which is todally awesome!!! I know it's sooooooo hard.... But we just need alot of encouragement!!! I love this place for some encourgement .. and Nancy's and Spy's sucess and Bob too is just proof that we too can do it!!! |
Denecee | Monday, January 06, 2003 - 07:51 am     down 1/2 lb total 2 lb weeks 3 not too bad considering New Year's eve and New Year's day was in there and I have to admit I ate and drank like there was no tomorrow, but I quickly got back on the right track. I'm so glad the holidays are over. |
Marysafan | Monday, January 06, 2003 - 08:15 am     Okay...Weighed myself on Sunday...that will be my weigh in day. Cleared out all the Christmas stuff and got the exercise equipment in place. I rode 2 miles on the exercycle this morning and walked up and down the stairs four times...(fifteen steps so that made 60 steps up and 60 steps down). Didn't do well on the diet portion last night...but I have already forgiven myself and will do better today. I need to increase water consumption and face my nemesis...those dang veggies. I gotta eat more of them...but will work on it and gradually work up to it. |
Bob2112 | Monday, January 06, 2003 - 08:45 am     Last Week: 2.0 pound lost Total Lost: 35.0 pounds Total Weeks: 20 Welcome! to all the new people who have joined this thread in the last few weeks. I think we're up to about 12-13 people now. If you're walking, biking, running, etc ..., you may want to log your miles in the Exercise Log thread to help you keep track of your progress and to have another thread to help keep you committed. Everybody keep up the great work.  |
Marysafan | Monday, January 06, 2003 - 08:50 am     Way To Go...BOB! You are an inspiration! |
Nancy | Monday, January 06, 2003 - 09:11 am     yeah bob--you needs somes stars for that:
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