Originally Posted By WDWdreamin My roommate made the Red Lobster cheesy biscuits last night, so not going that well on diet. And my throat was sore this morning so I decided not to work-out today in hopes the cold might go away. Well, at least I am having healthy thoughts and when I am healthy I can enact them.
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Yesterday was not a great day, as I went to a BBQ at my dad's after church. However, I managed to eat a lot more guacamole and salsa than desserts. I also didn't eat until I felt like I was bursting at the seams. I had carne asada, beans, rice, and tortillas. I did not count points. Today, however, I managed to end the day with ONE POINT LEFT!!! YAY ME! I went shopping today, and here are some good ideas for those on WW: the Walmart brand oreos are 3 points for 3 cookies Campbells Healthy Harvest Pasta and Veggies is ZERO points for one whole microwavable bowl. Laughing Cow cheese spread is 1 point per wedge. Pair that with the Wheat Thins with extra fiber (2 points for 13 crackers), you have a hefty 3 point snack. WW Ice cream cups. 2 points per cup. Add some RediWhip (4 tbsp for 2 points), and you have a nice chocolate/sweet indulgence.
Originally Posted By mele Ha, Lisa! I'll take whatever mojo I can get! ;-) I worked out our budget tonight so I'm not stressed out about working less, although I'm still going to start looking for a new job (or go back to school). We have a few extra expenses every month till May but just stopping any coffee and magazine purchases ought to even that out. I'm only half kidding. LOL I bought some low-fat plain yogurt today. I'm not really that into yogurt but I mix it with flax meal and drizzle a little agave syrup or honey over it. I'm amazed at how good it tastes and is really filling. I'm trying to focus more on eating more fruits, veggies and whole grains. I also thinking about trying to eat raw foods for a few weeks, mostly to give myself a break and to try something new. I'm definitely going to try to eat more organic foods and use more natural products. Trying more "whole living". Just like I'm cutting out the noise and negativity, I want to cut out the junk in my diet too. I don't mind spending a lot of money for groceries...I just want it to be good, real food, you know? It seems like we waste so much money on crap. Crappy food, junky clutter. Time for a change! I also ordered a calorie counter book because I think most of us underestimate the calories/fat/carbs in most of the foods we eat. Add that to massive portions...it's not all that surprising to see why people get overweight. I don't think I could ever count points. I've done stuff like that in the past and I'm just not good at it. I tend to get too detailed. I've read probably 100 times how good a food journal is but I am not very good at that or any other kind of journaling. I'm going to try to do it this time, mostly about my feelings, etc. I figured a calorie book and maybe a scale might help me get better about portion sizes. Get used to what a real portion is supposed to look like.
Originally Posted By ImaDLFan Hi all, well, I'm jumping on this wagon for sure! I feel so ashamed after Haunts started this thread talking how I've lost 100 lbs. I've gained 6 lbs during the holidays and I hardly saw it coming. I know I've been busy and I haven’t been exercising but I am mortified that I gained 6 lbs! So I'm back to journaling my food and exercising. I really need to work on strength training too. My daughters use the Wii and I'm going to venture into that. My goal is to lose 20 lbs but I need to gain more muscle, I'm just too squishy! LOL I wanted to say I've read all these posts (took me 1/2 hour to catch up) and you guys are all so funny and encouraging. Good luck and keep up the good work, we can do it!
Originally Posted By beamerdog I love flax meal - especially with cereal in the morning. Quote for the day: Q: What makes the Tower of Pisa lean? A: It never eats.
Originally Posted By beamerdog I'm going to reward myself when I lose 10 pounds by buying an add-a-charm for my bracelet. Good reward for me
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 WATER!!! That's my usual first step and I forgot about that. It's easier in the summer but it's not that big of a deal. I'll start that tomorrow. Then on to the journaling and exercise. I'm going to break out my WW cookbooks and hopefully get inspired. I'm adding those WW chocolate cakes to my shopping list DD used to love them, another thing I forgot about. I am getting inspired, thank you everyone!!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle >>I'm going to reward myself when I lose 10 pounds by buying an add-a-charm for my bracelet. Good reward for me << That's my plan too - I'm treating myself to a charm for my Pandora bracelet once I've lost either 10 or 20 lbs (I haven't decided yet!) I've also just booked my flights to Sydney for 8 weeks from now (for an LP meet, no less) and that's good motivation for me since I want to actually be able to look at myself in the photos. As for today ... well, I was naughty. A workmate brought cream buns for us and I resisted all day, but when there was only one tiny piece of a bun left I gave in and ate it because I knew I'd be grumpy if I decided to have it and it was gone! I made a bargain with myself that I have to get up half an hour earlier tomorrow and do some exercise, so make sure I check in tomorrow and report whether I actually did!! Sounds like we're all off to a pretty good start, though! Keep up the good work, everyone
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle >>Crappy food, junky clutter. Time for a change!<< I think this is my motto for the year. I have so much ... STUFF. I need to rid my body and my house of junk!! Clear out the clutter, clear out the excess weight ... and stop spending so much money. 2009's going to be so much fun
Originally Posted By officerminnie I made it through the day with no candy again! I worked 3 hours overtime and was starving almost the entire time, but did not touch the chocolate calling my name from across the room. Must plan to bring a snack for those 11 hour days. I came home very hungry but logged onto this thread to catch up, feverishly eating baby carrots all the while! Now I'm going to go have a small piece of salmon and a salad Oh, then a WW fudgesicle for dessert. Great job everyone!!!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I don't have to worry about junk, I live in a hotel. LOL My problem is I only have a small refrigerator, no freezer. I need help finding foods I can keep for quick dinners that are not WW type frozen dinners. I'm still on the road trying to be healthy. LibertyBelle I'm getting worried about you kilos and cream buns. LOL!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter One thing I'm really enjoying on this thread is the wealth and variety of ideas for tricks, foods, types of exercise, etc. I think this is definitely one of those areas of life (or two if we're counting eating and fitness separately) where what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another. This is a great place to get support for what's working for us and new ideas when we need them.
Originally Posted By smedley Well I have been not too bad with food today, I brought some homemade soup and fruit to work, and have stuck to eating that, and drinking 1.5ltrs of water. I wasn't so good before I came out to work, but I wasn't awful, and should be good now I am into the pattern, until Thursday at least, when I head to my parents for a funeral Friday morning.. Still no exercise, my chest is still not recovered (it seems to have relapsed even back in the office) so being as I can barely climb a set of stairs without wheezing like an old woman, I don't think the gym is really an option! LOL! Lisann, it must be seriously hard managing in a hotel room with no freezer...
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x Lisann, I was going to ask the same thing. There are some microwavable soups that are 0-3 points per serving (2 servings per cup), by Campbell's. Also, Healthy Choice makes a microwavable meal that have pasta w/ meat sauce, or sweet n sour chicken with rice. They're dry, so you only add water. They're "steamers" I think. No refridgeration needed.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Yes, I have a microwave. Thanks xPPx, I'll have to check them out. Pixie Glitter can tell you I have a serious problem with processed meats so choking down frozen meats is not easy for me. LOL
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Well I was so busy at work I didn't get lunch until 2:30. Subway - Roast chicken, veggies, a bit of light mayo and dijon. Grapes and snap peas in the car on the way home, 7:30 by then. Fozen lasagna and carrots for dinner, with a Caffeine Free Diet Coke. I'm so tired, no exercise today, well "walked thru a couple of tap classes. Hope I can get to the gym later this work to use the upper body machines and bicycle.
Originally Posted By iamsally >>I need to rid my body and my house of junk!!<< Oh, soul sister! ! ! ! It amazes me how as I have gained weight these past few years my house has also filled with crap. I am working very hard as I take down and store the Christmas decorations to do it orderly and to only put back what I really want and discard the rest. Great going everyone. We did not make the gym as we had our granddaughter today. But instead of driving her home we walked (about 2 miles round trip). Then we did about 30 minutes of WiiSports and each did some Fit. The balance games are really important for us old folks.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl I've been battling a nasty cold so I didn't get to work out like I wanted to. AND I had left over pizza for lunch and chicken noodle soup for dinner (which I'm sure was terrible for me as it was just regular Campbells). But I did say NO to the cookies that were sitting there calling to me. This morning I've had a non-fat white chocolate mocha and for lunch/snack (its too early for a real lunch at 930am when my lunch break is) I have naturally sweetened Apple Sauce. I plan to chug water today too. Keep it up guys! ~Beth
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I had a mini bagel with light cream cheese and seven apple slices for breakfast and I've been drinking water with one of those Crystal Light packs stuck in it. I have light stir fry for lunch and I'm supposed to go out for sushi tonight - I've checked the calories and sushi isn't all that bad - something like 400 calories for a salmon box meal. I also got up at 4:45 and went down to the gym: I walked for 30 minutes and worked my legs and back for 30 minutes, including 100 crunches. I feel so much better now that I'm moving around and eating healthier!
