Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS <I also want to say that I am a member of Weight Watchers online, which includes discussion groups, but personally I don't find any of them as supportive or motivating as this one, so THANKS!> You are most welcome (and I'm sure I speak for everyone here) I also joined WW online a few days ago, but I did it mostly for the recipes, and that I can now go to as many meetings a week as I need to. Support here is wonderful, but there's nothing like a WW meeting to keep you accountable for your weight monitoring.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Whohoo alexbook! ajnhollysmommy-If you cut out the coke and up your water intake you will be amazed at what that will do. Keep in mind that one 12oz soda has double the amount of sugar you need daily. My stepfather cut out the flavored coffee creamers from his coffee and that change alone allowed him to lose 25 pounds!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney So I meant to continue with.. Good for you for cutting down on the soda! It will help make a difference for you~~
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I cut out soda (coke zero - well except for as a mix with rum ☺) I am filling a 16 or 20 oz water bottle every hour and drinking it within the hour. Had the weight control instant oatmeal for breakfast - wasn't very tasty and it was much more than I would normally eat as I feel too full! I think I will go back to my half an english muffin with either jam or peanut butter.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Okay I had four ounces of rotissary chicken and 6 oz green salad with lemon juice instead of dressing for lunch. Whohoo for me..lol
Originally Posted By peeaanuut So it appears that a pack of mini donuts, bag of doritos and a 16ox energy drink pretty much puts me over the top for well, eveything for the day.haa haa. damn, my regular breakfast tastes sooo good. But is so bad for me. Maybe some oatmeal?
Originally Posted By iamsally That is funny peeaanuut. I have had *meals* like that. Funny thing is I often lose weight if that is all I eat. Adding healthy food too just doesn't work. Okay, the junk food is out. >>>Big news this morning is that I was actually hungry.<<< That is huge Alex. Much more than some would think. When I started really being careful and woke up hungry one morning I was like, "What is that strange feeling in my stomach?" Now I do not eat unless I know I am hungry. I am off the meet DH at the gym.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Changing my eating habits is time consuming. I not only wish to eat low fat, but I want to eat the healthy really good for me foods. And then on top of that is the all important eating proportionally. Try weighing 4 ounces of meat. Truly that is not that much, and society as whole is unhelpful when it comes to this. Approximately the palm of your hand is four ounces, so I try to go by the palm method unless I can actually measure things. (So a palm of meat, a palm of a vegetables, and so on) It helps that I have been trying not to eat any big "meals" but instead try to eat five or six mini meals. A piece of fruit or some veggies, and a couple of hours later maybe some protein and so on. And sooo much water!! It is more then eight 8 oz glasses. I am supposed to be drinking about 4 liters of water a day or almost a gallon (about 135 ounces which is a bit more then the recommended 64 ounces). How much water you need depends on your weight and activity level among other things. I have picked up so many tips and tricks, and I am still finding more everyday! Makes life a bit more interesting...lol
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I kind of splurged this past weekend. Last Sunday I went to the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. We had a great time and because everything in the Hotel/ Mall is so spread out we kind of ate convient things like pizza and ice cream. There over at the Opryland Mills Mall they had this General Store that made fresh apple cider doughnuts and apple cider slushies. So needless to say all those calories added up <LOL>. I made sure I have been hitting the gym daily this week and sticking to my normal diet with success because as of today I am back to my normal ( pre Nashvlle trip ) weight. Good luck everyone.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Obstacles, obstacles, obstacles!! Monday: The CEO brings bagels and cream cheese. Passed on them with little struggle. Tuesday: The auditors bring donuts. This is a little harder to pass up but I did it. PB says she didn't let the maple bar of death defeat her. LOL! Then later in the evening my aunt and I went after-Christmas shopping because SuperK has 75% off of decorations, etc. Wouldn't you know that includes Christmas-wrapped Reese's PB cups and other chocolately goodness? But, I resisted. Usually I would have to get a second cart LOL! Today: Someone brought a canister of Caramel Corn. Resisted again, and grabbed a nice, juicy apple. Man, the diet gods are not being good to us here at work at all! I am thankful that PB works with me so we can be each other's support group. But, as of last night I was down one more pound, so that's good.
Originally Posted By smedley Well I have been ok so far today, I got up and had a piece of baked breaded cod, with oven cooked fat chips (I know not great, but I only had about 10) and peas. I also slipped and had 2 chocolates though... That being said for the remainder of the night I will eat, carrot sticks (just ate) 0 point homemade soup, 2 pears, 3 plums and a satsuma, over the next 9 hours. I find eating a little often works best for me...
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney 999HAUNTS- Good for you. I might have given in with so many temptations. But the ability to say no to everything means you have your heart ont he path! Whohoooooooooo!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Portion control is really hard for me. Thanks to everyones suggestions here I picked up some 100 calorie popcorn packs, special K bars, skinny cows (I found a new truffle bar) and the like. I'm pretty good about keeping it to just one at a time so I'm thinking I'm good for awhile. Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming! I am going back to an idea that has worked for me in the past. I write down a weeks worth of dinners then I shop for them. Some of the things are quickies like the chili over salad or frozen brown rice with Trader Joes BBQ chicken, some are crockpot and some take a bit of time in the evening. I might also include a "Wendy's" night or pizza, knowing the points ahead of time. I can switch up the days according to how I feel. The thing is, it gives me no excuse to not make something healthy or at least keep to my points, all I need to do is look at the list and choose. I include sides and dessert. It's also easier to keep track of points this way. Oh, if I write down my points BEFORE I eat dinner, I am less likely to take that second portion. It's a mental thing but it works for me.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Today was a better day. Cereal and rice milk with flaxseed in the am. Two hard boiled eggs and cereal & rice milk for lunch. Dinner: Italian sub with dried cranberries for dessert. I'm not allowed snacks at nighttime anymore. <<<no so great, but not too bad. The bad thing is that I'm not exercising. I'll try some cleaning and walking in front of the tv a little tonight. Walking too much can break my feet, so I think I'm going to pull out the hand weights and a funky belt with pullies (sp) on it to aid in calorie burning. If I can find my leg weights, I'll try them, too. I'm going to see if I have a swimsuit that still fits and try going to the gym in the mornings. Everyone is doing great here. Maybe they should have a tv program based on our experience!
Originally Posted By mele My family is so *not* helpful when I try to eat healthy. Between my husband and daughter, there aren't many foods to choose from. My daughter will hardly eat any fruit (which is unbelievable to me) and they're both really picky about vegetables. I find it so extremely frustrating and am determined to make whatever the hell I want for dinner and they can eat it or make a sandwich for themselves. I collect cookbooks and have lots of healthy recipes but every single one has at least one ingredient that one or both of them won't eat. I get angry at their stubbornness and have taken the easy way out just to pacify them.
Originally Posted By beamerdog mele, I hear you. Can you cook up a couple of 1/2 chicken breasts plain, and refrigerate them? Then you can just add a salad or frozen veggies while they eat whatever else you're cooking. I used to do that alot when my family was all here because of my allergies. I used to throw on a slice of lemon or terriyaki sauce or make it into a cold salad. The same works with some cooked and cooled fish. Although I'm allergic to fish
Originally Posted By smedley Arrrghhh the people in the office are waving chocolate at me!!! Somebody stop me from taking a piece LOL! I have already had more chocolate than I should have today!!
Originally Posted By pixar_fan Poor smedley! That's so mean!! Just think about your "after" picture....
Originally Posted By smedley I am! Darn them, currently on offer in the office, a pannetone, 3 boxes of chocolates, homemade cakes.. I mean seriously!!
Originally Posted By pixar_fan smedley, may they all be panicking as bathing suit season approaches! And you'll be that much farther ahead!
