Originally Posted By Tandelothien smedley that sounds so painful, I hope you feel better soon. amazedncal2 good luck with the party, if they want to get insulted over you trying to better yourself then they have a real problem. Marlin Perkins it sounds like you are off to a great start and it's great to have you with us. Tinkeroon sweet potatoes are great for weight loss as they are low GI. We need carbs as much as protien and fibre, they make insulin for our brains so without them we can't think great. I just try to stay away from processed carbs (like all the white foods you mentioned) as they have all been ground up already so our bodies just burn through them in no time. However high fibre carbs like whole grains and whole meal actually make our bodies work harder to process them so we get a little work out on the inside. I really don't think there is such a thing as a bad vegetable, they are all natural and therefor have some nutrients and vitamins that we need. iamsally I loled when you said about the wrist weights Well I had my weight-in day yesterday and I've shed 1.4 kilos of the weight I put back on when I was sick. I've been chucking on a Sex In The City DVD and walking briskly on the treadmill for two episodes and then 10 minutes on the exercise bike, so I'm happy that it seems to be working. All we can do is keep plodding along and one day we will all get there!
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Ouch Smedley ! I hope that heals soon. I was down another 2.4 or so at weigh in today. Of course I attribute most of that this week to having a nasty cold through our house. Both me and my husband have been yucky sick and the baby had it go into her ears so is on her first antibiotics. So there have been a few sleepless nights and cranky days and worrying about eating right (or at all) just hasn't been high on the priority list. On the upside everyone is on the mend now so hopefully next week I can get back to having a little more focus on healthy eating.
Originally Posted By smedley mickeymeg, I hope everyone feels better soon! Well done on the losses girls! Iamsally, the wrist weights sound like something I would do! Still struggling with the tooth and the pain, hoping it improves soon as we're off to Prague on Friday. On the upside am definitely feeling thinner, so I suppose I should be grateful for small things Stay with it girls!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Sounds like there has been a lot of success. I am sorry I have not been chiming in much, it has been very busy (and not in a good way). However, when I weighed myself yesterday, I hit a significant milestone. I have now lost 75lbs since Sept 11th 2009. Wow. Almost halfway to my goal. And I think I am skinnier than when we got married 10 years ago, my wedding ring slips off my finger occassionally. You think I would feel better (and when it comes to physical activity I do), but I have had the most ailments in long time. Currently fighting conjuctivitis (Pink eye) and tonsilitis. Not cool. But the great news is the last blood work I had showed me not to have type 2 diabetes (and strengthened my resolve not to get it) Keep up the good work folks.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Woohoo about the weight loss mickeymeg, not so woohoo about the illness. I hope your feeling a bit better today. smedley Prague sounds wonderful! I hope the tooth heals in time That is an amazing achievement davewasbaloo, you must be so proud of yourself. Hopefully you'll get to enjoy your losses without illness soon.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins I just had a big late lunch and will not eat anything else the rest of the day. I've found my motivation, wished upon a star, and will keep my eyes on the prize.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I wrapped my hamburger in lettuce leaves DD's Sister in Law did it first and I thought "whoo hoo!" I did just a taste of the other things and had a small piece of cake. I promised myself that if I didn't care for the cake I'd put my fork down immediately but wouldn't you know it, it was yummy so oh well and I didn't eat the bun after all Tand, good point about healthy carbs! I am trying really hard to avoid the unhealthy ones and incorporating the good for you ones. Bad grammar but good intentions Great job to those of you who are losing and staying in the fight! LOL! iamsally, also sounds like something I would do
Originally Posted By mickeymeg What an achievement Davewasbaloo ! That is a huge loss =) Every time I loose anything I think of it in terms of 1lb blocks of butter. It makes me feel so much more awesome about loosing it and makes me want to loose that much more =) 75 blocks of butter gone is fantastic ! You are an inspiration to all of us.
Originally Posted By mapleservo Smedley, I went to Prague with my wife a couple years ago and lost 10 pounds in two weeks. It's so beautiful that we walked almost everywhere. But it seems that somehow everything is built uphill . Between that and all the castle stairs we were climbing, we burned a bunch of calories without noticing. Hope you have a great trip.
Originally Posted By mapleservo (And we were drinking the wonderful - & cheap - Czech beer pretty constantly, so it wasn't the diet).
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Great job Davewasbaloo! That has to feel so wonderful when you step on that scale and realized it's gone down...yet again. Wish you the best with the tonsilitis. I got it almost constantly until I had my tonsils out way back in high school. Haven't had it since. Same with DH and both our kids. Amazed...you did so gooooood at the dinner! I'm so glad for you. Yeah for Tandelothien for re~losing that weight! Hope you continue to feel good. Wish I had a treadmill sometimes. My parents have one and everytime I think about asking if I can borrow it they start using it again! Smed...have fun in Prague! You've gone before haven't you? How far is it from you? My boss went one year and just loved it. mickeymeg I hope the family is all recouperating! Sounds like you were all pretty miserable for a while there. But the up side is you lost another 2.4!! We did go to the movies and I did have my popcorn. But later that evening I got violently ill. Do not know what prompted it all. Food poisoning? No fever or chills. Just a bad headache and then nausea and then, well, we don't need to talk about that. Not a fun night! Was wondering if having that popcorn with all that chemical laced butter and popcorn salt was what did it. I've gotten so used to having healthy, non processed food, and maybe my tummy couldn't handle it. Funny how that popcorn doesn't sound so good anymore.
Originally Posted By smedley Tinkeroon, isn't it awful when the food we so looked forward to comes back to get us?!?!? Never been to Prague before, it's a couple of hours or so on the plane, so not far, looking forward to it, although I am still suffering with my tooth which is putting a damper on things at the moment. Still being good, but my sleep patterns are a bit all over so we will see what happens when I weigh on Wednesday. Well done on not having the bun amazed! Onwards and downwards
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Tinkeroon, that sucks about getting sick. I wonder if your right about the chemicals and whatnot in the popcorn. I know I haven't felt well after splurging on fast food when I haven't had it in a long time. Our systems get used to being treated nicely and protest when given junk again. I try to see it as my body gently reminding me not to try to destroy it again =) I bet next time that popcorn won't look as yummy. I hope you are much better this morning. Smedley, have fun in Prague that sounds like a fantastic trip. Good luck on Wednesday I am sure you will do fine =)
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Tinkeroon, UGH! I'm so sorry that happened. I look forward to that popcorn as much as the movie, sometimes more so. I'm going to re think it now I hope you are feeling OK Poor smedley! It seems that your health and your vacations don't get along. You must be quite frustrated with that tooth. I'm off to do the Wii Fit now, I need to figure out how to do some ab/tummy blub toning without hurting my back.
Originally Posted By smedley Amazed, you may not love me for these but it works Lay on the floor flat on your back, lift your legs in the air (make sure your back stays completely in touch with the floor) and 'cycle' your legs out forward. No pressure on your back, all kinds of work on your tummy
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Thanks smedley Doesn't sound fun but I think I can do it or at least try.
Originally Posted By iamsally Well Tinkeroon, you have heard me talk about my body rebelling when I eat junk I have not had for a while. Your body has hit an important milestone. I look at it as a positive thing. That was an important step amazed. Congratulations. I am getting better at things like that but if I feel stupid or like I am going to have to do a lot of explaining I somethimes give in. I am getting better too though. DWB: I am so thrilled for you. The health benefits will be so rewarding. I did my *hard* workout on my WiiActive. It was very invigorating. Now we are off to walk to the Post Office. Healthy thinking cuz we could drive.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Dinner time...the hardest part of the day. Well, that, and after dinner.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Marlin Perkins...same for me...after dinner mostly. It's tough because I've always been a snacker in front of the T.V., computer or while reading. Now I just have a cup of tea and occasionally a hard pretzel about the size of my palm. And water before bed. Feeling MUCH better today. Had the whole weekend off from work...which is a rarity and ended up sick for most of it. Well, at least I got to go to the movies. When I went in to work today, however, I found that one of my co-workers (that I worked with on Fri.) was also sick over the weekend with much the same symptoms. So it may not have been the popcorn after all. But who knows...
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Tinkeroon, I'm glad you're feeling better. Your luck sounds about like mine--get time away and you get sick. I have to cook dinner for the whole tribe so it's really hard to smell it and look at it and know you can't have it LOL. I did good though. I only ate a little. Night time is usually the toughest because we're just sitting around. Although, lately, I haven't had the same cravings at night. In fact, I haven't been eating at all after dinner.
