Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Kinda hit a little bump in the middle of my day. Fell into a slice of birthday cake. Back on the wagon for tonight. Making a healthy dinner, going to drink some "fat melting juice". My son was supposed to come over and eat this cake today. UGH. Being a celiac, we get pretty excited when we get a gluten free cake. And unfortunately and amazingly this one is very good. So, it may have to go in the freezer if he doesn't show up tonight.
Originally Posted By smedley AHH, part of my plan is a minimum of 2 litres of water a day, that doesn't include any hot drinks or sparkling mineral water, fruit juices are a big no, and I can have sugar free soda with meals if I wish, but again it doesn't count towards the volume. I do tend to drink more on shift than at home, at home it is more like 2-2.5 with not much else, at work it's nearer 3 litres of water, plus my 3 allowed coffees and usually a couple of white teas as well LOL! CS back on the wagon, darn those good things tempting us!! Putting it in the freezer sounds like a good idea if your son doesn't visit
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Well, yesterday wasn't perfect, but was an improvement over the past several weeks. I drank more water, I exercised, I ate less (it was still too much, but I'm moving in the right direction). So today, I'm planning on the same: making good choices, exercising, and drinking water. smedley- I always found that I could drink more water at work than at home. Not really sure why though. Let's do this for ourselves . . . we are worth it!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 smedley, seeing "normal" on the Wii is going to be cause for celebration!!! I started borderline obese/overweight and seeing the overweight part shrinking is a good feeling but normal would be awesome I tend to drink more water at home than at work. If I remember correctly 2 liters is 8 cups and that is in line with what WW recommends (I think) I've been doing pretty good with my water now that I'm making a conscientious effort to drink it. I swear that straw helps I got a nice lesson in reading food labels yesterday I need to pull back and REALLY read why something is "low carb" or "transfat" or why something that is fat free still tastes pretty good Everytime I think I have this figured out something else comes up to slap me down
Originally Posted By geniesjoy Good morning to all of us working on making a difference in our well being. I must say I am ready for Yoga tihis morning & am finding I feel better this week than last week. But I'll pass next time on the veggie sushi-don't care for seaweed. Although I have had seaweed we picked out in the ocean in Hawaii but that was fresh in a salad. Been eating pretty good but over did it alittle on the ground cashew/pistachio squares from the health food store. They are too wonderful. I love to go to the health food store in Davis once a month & try at least 1 new product. Makes shopping much more fun & interesting for me. Thanks iamsally for that reminder of more water. I'm not a liquid drinker so I tend to forget to have enough water. Tinkeroon-I woke up thinking about you this morning & your weight loss & it is a great inspiration for me sort of like the dangling carrot for this bunny! I think I lost a lb but sometimes my scale is flakey on accuracy. I hope I can keep up these extra excercise classes and that I can be aware so not to injure these old bones & tendons. Once day at a time! ♥♥♥to all!!!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I am a PRO on both Tennis & Bowling for Wii sports... in the 900's on Golf! I love my Wii!
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon I'm down another pound!! Woot Woot! But after dinner last night I was scared to get on the scale. It wasn't so much the basic food but what I put ON it...butter, sour cream, cheese and salt! Scared me to death to see the scale this morning but very pleased to see that I hadn't gained. I was down a pound! I have to keep reminding myself about the water. Reading this thread helps! Think I'll go drink a glass right now!! geniesjoy...I was thinking about you this morning too!! Almost called but remembered it was my sister's birthday and ended up on the phone with her. I wish I could get into the Yoga thing like you have. My body won't move like that...yet! LOL But still, some good stretching exercises could help any of us.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon <<Kinda hit a little bump in the middle of my day. Fell into a slice of birthday cake.>> LOL I'm kinda clumsy like that too, sometimes! Just have to get up and lick your lips clean, leaving no trace behind, and get back with the program! << But now that the winter is fading and I am exercising more again; I am drinking more and more.>> Just so long as it's WATER you're sticking with!
Originally Posted By smedley Well done on the loss Tinkeroon I am back on the wagon and feeling good, day 6 on track, it's nice to have a full day at home, give me the chance to vary my diet a little too, dinner tonight was cauliflower cheese soup, followed by cinnamon cherries in a mountain bread parcel, soooo yummy! If I didn't know better I would have thought I was having something terribly bad for me
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Having a good day. Good food choices. Took a 2 mile run today. Very slow run, but moving nevertheless. It's amazing how much better I feel. Go figure. Eat right and exercise and actually feel better. What a concept! Now on to drink some fat melting juice.
Originally Posted By iamsally >>>>Eat right and exercise and actually feel better. What a concept!<<<<< It just befuddles me how we can keep going back. I am happy and all full of energy. Why would I cave to a silly craving or rationalization when I know it will bring me down. Yet I have done it over and over through the years. A true paradox. (or is that *pair o' docks?) I am on day 6 as well. Getting to the good part where the cravings fade and I am more satisfied with what I have. But I keep having the urge to eat something sweet right after a meal. How much sense does that make?!? Got in a great Wii workout today. Tomorrow we will take another walk to the post office.
Originally Posted By mickeymeg I was down another pound this morning, making it just over 15lb lost so far. Not too bad. I just have to stick with it. Maybe I will finally get around to turning on the Wii fit again, I don't think it should be quite as scary anymore =) Thanks for the inspiration everyone.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Since I seem to be in a rut I decided to take another look at Weight Watchers. I've lost with them in the past and now the nutritionist is gently pushing for more weight loss but I don't have the motivation I had last year at this time. I decided that I need to be more organized so I'm going to do the WW thing but keep in mind the higher volume of veggies and proteins and keeping the carbs at bay. It will be tricky but I think it will be a good plan for the weight loss part. Fingers crossed X X I'm still in the organizing mode and will kick start my plan in full on Monday.
Originally Posted By smedley Good luck amazed! You can do it! I am still doing good, staying with it, I hope I at least show a small loss on Tuesday, but I understand that if I don't I have nobody to blame but me and my eating last weekend lol
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I bought some Sketcher Shape Ups on Friday. Wore them yesterday. I really like them. I know they won't make me lose weight, but I have a bad foot, and they really help with the pain. Totally worth the investment for me! I had NO candy yesterday. That is a really good thing for me!
Originally Posted By geniesjoy Good morning to all on this beaten path to better health! Iamsally-I ♥ the definition of insanity-doing the same think over & over again expecting different results! LOL We are not perfect & seem to be prone to addiction of some sort. Mine is sweets. I have tea in the morning with creamed honey which gives me something to get for & don't know if I can give it up yet. It is my last stand. I gave it up before & hope to do it again soon. My food is improving & I feel I am in the process as the urge is diminishing slowly. I did my 3 classes last week-Tai Chi, Aerobics & Yoga & feel improvement already. But it is painful in some joints mainly my thumb on rt hand. I think from yoga positions & holding up my weighted body using my wrists. I talked with teacher(she teaches both A&Y classes)& told her I will do my best to do the movements I do not know- which is most of the aerobics & lunges & she is fine with that. I will take these 2 new classes one week at a time. And I try to remember to take this food change the same way-one day at a time. Tinkeroon, Smedley, csgoofygirl, mickegmeg & Amazed-I appreciate all your shares as it gives me courage to continue my own quest for better health & joy in this old skin!♥♥♥to all!
Originally Posted By iamsally >>>>I bought some Sketcher Shape Ups on Friday<<<< I have been interested in those. Glad to hear from someone who has tried them. Let me know if they keep working for you. We walked to the PO today with the dogs. That is a pretty good distance though we need to kick up our pace a bit. Also did some yard work. Spring is a good time to get the old motivation going. Been a week and I feel pretty good about it all. I have been three days without caffeine. I was really tired the first day but am getting my energy back now.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Hello fellow losers It's good to hear about all of the accomplishments, no matter how small, you've all had while I've been away from LP. I caught a horrible virus that made me weak as a kitten but also had the wonderful side affect of making me majorly hungry for sweet things like cake and cheesecake Of course it didn't help that Fowley had the same virus so we were a bad influence on each other. The result of this is that I've put back on a couple of kilos so it's back to the old drawing board for me. I started back exercising today but am taking it a little easy until my full strength returns and am feeling pretty good today. I've been keeping up with all your stories while I've been sick but just didn't have the energy to type any more than birthday wishes for LPers and you've all been keeping me inspired to get back on the wagon, so thank you
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Tandelothien, I'm so sorry to hear you've been ill. I had wondered what happened to you, as you've been so quiet of late! Hope you get all your strength back and lose those cravings! You've been doing just great. I hope Fowley is also on the mend! >>>>I bought some Sketcher Shape Ups on Friday<<<< I have been interested in those. Glad to hear from someone who has tried them. Let me know if they keep working for you.>> iamsally, while I was at work the other day a customer walked in wearing them. She is a nurse and I asked her how she liked them. She said she loved them BUT...they are not good for standing in. She said when she is doing a procedure that requires a lot of standing and not moving around~then her feet hurt her. But if she's walking a lot, then they're great! She said she takes two pr. of shoes to work and uses them accordingly. Don't know if that helps you at all...
