Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Since the Wii Fit is hard to come by - what about The rock band or Guitar Hero world tour. You can all play - and I will tell you my kids were both sore and sweating playing the drums.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney gottaluvdavillains-I have had the In n Out burgers protiein style...still very yummy. Istead of thinking that you are denying yourself the thing you want, think you are choosing to have something else. That way you shift your focus to something else, rather it is the alternative food or better still the picture of the next goal. For me, I am not denying my chocoaholic habits, I am gaining a better look for the meet in december (and a better ability to ride all the rides at the DLR when I go on my B-Day on in March)
Originally Posted By mele I'm not a video game player so even doing the wii Fit isn't really something I'm more likely to do. Lately, my friends and I have been cracking up over this workout commercial: <a href="http://flirtygirlfit.com/" target="_blank">http://flirtygirlfit.com/</a>
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney MMM I know it is supposed to be for women..But... posing with the pole is not inspiring ME...lol Anyway...I hope everyone has a good weekend! Stay strong for yourself~
Originally Posted By mater4 Villains I am not trying to encourage bad habits but I would get the burger without the bun. If you get that and skip the fries & soda you will be fine. When cravings are that bad it is good to give in a bit or you will order half of the menu. DH's personal trainer admited to eating the occasional burger. Just don't do it everyday.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter csgoofygirl, stick around! This is a community effort here, and we're all learning from and encouraging each other. So you have an obligation to us. ;-) As for whether or not to give in to a craving, I am firmly in the camp of not denying yourself any foods. Granted I try to eat more of the healthy ones and less of the not so healthy ones, but trying to eliminate a certain food or a whole group (carbs or fat for example) is simply not realistic. And, I believe, not good for your soul. If you really love a food, why torture yourself by giving it up? Just have it when you really, truly want it and not just out of habit. It's relatively easy to balance a high-calorie choice by consciously cutting calories in other areas that day. All that said, I realize that cutting out certain foods does work for some people, and more power to them. It just doesn't work for me, so I've learned how to work around it. As we're seeing in so many different areas just in this thread alone, there are many, many paths to a healthier lifestyle.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Okay Mele - I get you are not a video gamer (I personally like the old SNES over the newer systems).... How about Dance Dance Revolution - It would be fun to do with your DD. Wii also has a Cheer game. I am thinking it would be less for the DDR than having that pole put in!! LOL!
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Since I can't eat bread without being really sick, I love protein style burgers. Now, not a McDonalds, but someplace that has good meat, I think it's even better than a hamburger on a bun. You can really taste the flavor of the meat and veggies, etc. I've got a craving going this afternoon for chocolate. I'm going to really check my hunger level, if I really am hungry, and not just bored, I may let myself indulge. But right now I just want it. I just ate a healthy lunch and I'm satisfied. I could eat more, but don't need to. So I've got myself in "wait and see" mode. Baby steps . . .
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS These comments and stories are so inspiring, that I just had to check in and tell you all that for my first official "Disney Losers Club" week, I am down 6 pounds!!!! Woo hoo!! That is a better feeling than any chocolate bar can give me, that's for sure. All those chocolate cravers out there...there is a new 100 calorie snack pack from Reece's and Hershey's kiss. They are called Snacksters. Try one of those! <a href="http://www.hersheys.com/products/details/snacksters.asp" target="_blank">http://www.hersheys.com/produc...ters.asp</a>
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Baby steps and forgiveness for indiscretions gets me down the path...~~grin~~
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney My trouble with low calorie items is the inability I pocess to eat just one! It is better in my case to just not have them around. I am hoping that one day in the future, my self control will be better!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Thats incredible 999 HAUNTS. I have to confess I was bad last night. We sort of celebrated and had takeout chinese food. KJ got sworn in yesterday. But on the positive side I did lift at the gym for an hour and then did cardio for another 40 minutes. That was an exhausting workout, LOL.
Originally Posted By Edna-E-Mode Awesome 999!!! That is a wonderful start! I totaly agree with Liberty Belle about weighing yourself daily. For me it was about not having to live or die by that darned thing! If I was down one morning I would feel so great but if I had gained it was so depressing! Now I only weigh myself weekly and it has helped a ton. My softball team lost both games last night but we had tons of fun and I was not sitting on the couch so that is a plus! Tink1962 I'm bringing my camera to school on Monday so be ready! Or if I see you over the weekend you can have your tinkerteen snap us!
Originally Posted By tapdancemom >>I also struggle in the evenings. When I'm tired, I don't feel like making a healthy meal. I'd rather dive into a bag of chips or a bowl of ice cream. And when I do that, I still end up eating dinner too. Just later, when I've rested. For me, it's all about planning. The problem is I don't always follow the plan.<< Evenings are the hardest for me too, I work late and don't get home and have dinner until between 7:00 and 9:00 most nights. I'm hungry and exhausted, not a safe combo for me. Then there's the before bedtime cravings, I try to have a yogurt or fruit but often will get a trail mix bar or crackers.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Oh my gosh, I had so many posts to get thru that all my copying and pasting got all sc***ed up, lol. Great job, everyone! I've been through changes in a diabetic diet for the last 59 years, and boy, dieting regimes really do change. There is no such thing as a sweetener with 0 calories. I wish they would change this, or make some kind of statement on the packets. All of them (except stevia) have maltodextrin, which is a derivative of corn. It has calories which are absorbed over time. So if you drink a lot of diet soda, you might gain, instead of lose weight. I'm allowed sweeteners only during meals. If you're feeling hungry after a breakfast of mostly carbs try adding a protein like yogurt, egg, cheese, or leftover meat. Or add a bit of fat, but better add some fiber like ground flaxseed. Although hot oatmeal is great for fiber, the instant stuff isn't nearly as good. I understand completely about the celiac diet. Although many diabetics develop celiac disease, I actually am allegic to wheat. I have found a multitude of equally fattening replacements, lol. I was pretty good today (mostly because of my doctor reading me the riot act). Breakfast: Joes O's with rice milk and flaxseed. Lunch: McDonald's chicken wrap with no cheese and xtra lettuce, and a fruit salad w/ barely any yogurt. Dinner: Tuna fish salad pita with 4 velomints. No food allowed for the rest of the night, sigh. and I went to the club and exercised for over 1/2 hour - a first since I broke my foot (again).
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 LacyBelle, thanks for popping in with your words of encouragement Thanks for the link gottaluv The SNL version is a hoot too. I agree about those splits! KT, what was KJ sworn in as? I'm sure it was a reason to celebrate! Anyone into crockpot cooking? I'm going to try to do more of that this winter, again, no excuses that I am tired after work. Also cutting up all my veges at once and sticking them in containers in the fridge makes it easier to throw together a salad or stir fry. So far today multigrain cheerios with soy milk, yogurt, apple, kashi bar and some fish crackers that I don't know why I ate. Tonight I think it's going to be soup and salad.
