Originally Posted By AuroraRose thanks LS thats what i figured, just wanted some confirmation, i'll stick with the healthy eating and ship the aid : )
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon I think I did well with my diet today. Didn't go overboard on anything. Had a pita bread sandwich with alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, plain yogurt (in place of mayo), green pepper, romaine lettuce, and chicken breast meat for lunch. Made a stew for dinner with a small amount of meat and LOTS of veggies. Had some raw nuts and an organic Gala apple as a snack this evening. Now if I can just keep this up! And exercise! Ugh! Oh and I bought some organic Blue Agave to use as a sweetener in my coffee and tea. I'd never even heard of it but it's suppose to go into your system slowly so you don't get those sugar rushes. I decided to give it a try. It's good! The flavor is very mild. Like using honey. It's slightly sweeter than sugar so you don't have to use so much. I put about a teaspoon in my tea and it was really yummy. Not sure how it will go with my coffee though. I'll find out in the morning!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I am so proud of my fellow lifestyle changers! I was unable to post this weekend for several reasons (including the ex turning off the internet at home). I have still managed to start the week right. I have had a poached egg, a turkey sausage link and green tea with lemon this morning. I brought an apple and a banana for snacks at work. And I have homemade chicken soup for lunch. Todays blessing is realizing that I am taking back control of my life and my health! I am better for it, and so it my DD. Happy Monday!
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight WOOHOO!!! ATTA GIRL MlD! Tinkeroon, how many calories does the agave have per teaspoon or tablespoon? I have been wanting to try it too, but can't find it. I'm goingto have to go to Trader Joe's I think. Also, I toolike to use yogurt on pita's instead of mayo,but I put the yogurt in a Magic Bullet and I add some garlic and parseley, or sweet basil to it. It come's out so good like that. there's alot you can put into plain yogurt to fancy it up. lol Everyone is doing so terriffic!
Originally Posted By mele Here is what I did yesterday: <a href="http://www.king5.com/news/local/Fighting-Fear-With-Elbows-and-Fists-81116677.html" target="_blank">http://www.king5.com/news/loca...677.html</a> I helped raise money for Brandi's foundation, The Looking Out Foundation, last summer. I'm sharing it here because I talked about it last summer but mostly because I post here more than just about anywhere else (besides WE).
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Mele, that is VERY cool. What a great way to spend the day. It's for a good cause. Up from the ashes, come the roses of success.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Happy Monday Everybody! MlD-Sounds like you have a good food plan and attitude for the day. mele-That looks like a great way to spend your day. Looks like you burned some calories for a very good cause too. I really wanted to snack last night but wasn't really hungry. Just wanting to eat, you know? But I didn't give in and eat, though I do admit to whining about it a little bit. Do you think whining burns calories? I didn't think so. Today is the start of a new week filled with opportunites for successful living and good choices!
Originally Posted By smedley Yoooo Hoooo! I am back, I have been pretty naughty since mid November, but I am completely back on the wagon today, just dinner left to have this evening, and I have had 2.5ltrs of water already. Back on the straight and narrow till I hit target now, I reckon about 28-30lb to lose, but I haven't weighed to find out the damage yet so I am not sure LOL!
Originally Posted By mele Woohoo, I've lost another 2 lbs. I partied it up a bit this weekend (vodka and pizza...not together) but other than that was pretty good. Only walked once last week so am still struggling with that. My mp3 player bit the dust on Xmas Eve. I've got to get a new one to help me while I walk. Can't seem to exercise much w/o it. Good luck, smeds! ;-) I was scared to weigh myself after the holidays. It's my goal to lose at least 10 more lbs before my trip next month. I've got almost 5 weeks to see if it can happen. I really need to start working out with weights and start doing some toning.
Originally Posted By smedley Ugh, I have put on even more than I thought, I weighed myself this morning. Oh well at least I have stopped the eating, had a 100% day yesterday, in the past I would have just continued to eat, but not this time!! I am hoping for 5lbs before my birthday in a couple of weeks time. Then to have lost everything by mid May. Fingers crossed! Well done on the loss Mele, I know what you mean about having the MP3 player to walk with. I have physio this afternoon and I am going to ask the guy that takes the class about maybe adding in a little more exercise during the week, we have the gym here at work so I would like to be able to maybe cycle or use the eliptical a bit and do some toning.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Lady Starlight...the Blue Agave has about 60 calories per Tablespoon, so that's only about 20 cal. per teaspoon. And you usually don't need more than a teaspoon unless you really like your coffee or tea sweet. I got mine at Costco! I was surprised to see it there. It was in the sugar aisle near the honey. I did pretty good today. I had tuna steaks for dinner with steamed broccoli and stir fried peppers. I don't feel like I'm losing anything though. My pants don't feel any looser. I know it doesn't happen overnight. I've been down this road before. But it sure would help if it felt like something positive was happening. Congrats to you Mele! And good luck Smed!
Originally Posted By smedley Tinkeroon, do you have a set of scales? Pick one day a week, and a time on that day, and an outfit, and always weigh at that time in that outfit, that way you get a true judge of your weight loss, and don't have the daily flux to deal with.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I am trying to redirect my eating habits as well as my portion size. I have a small bowl of turkey chili and carrot sticks for dinner last night. I spent time playing with my daughter, on her bike last night. It is amazing how good that physical exercise felt! I think I will take her to the park today. I am determined to exercise more, despite not having a gym membership or such things. This morning I had scrambled eggs with salsa and an orange. For lunch it is more of the homemade chicken noodle soup. I know I have not lost any wieght, but I am feeling a bit better. Now if I could just sleep for a bit more the four to five hours at night, I would be doing well.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I had a good food day yesterday. Still didn't get any official exercise in, but did do some housework, up and down the stairs, moving more than sitting. I know that's not enough, but it's better than sitting on my rear all day long. It's supposed to hit 60 degrees here in Colorado today, so the chubby chihuahuas and I will take a walk at some point during the day. Anyone have any Disney trips planned for the near future. I think I will get to make a trip to Disneyland in May. Can't wait!
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Actually I am thinking about going this weekend and every chance I can get! (got to love these three day weekends!!) I would love to meet up with you in May! I was so sorry to have missed the big meet (especially sorry, since the cause that I missed it for is out of my life now!!). I would love to put faces to all the names I have come to know on this site~
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl MlD-I'll be out there around Mother's Day for my future daughter-in-law's graduation. As my plans firm up, I'll let you know what they are. You are lucky that you can go to DL so often. Last year I was able to make 3 trips of several days each. Not sure what this year holds for me. My son is getting married in Ventura County in August, so I'll be there in August and May. If I can squeeze in another trip or two I will do it.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney Ah nice! I had a cousin get married at a private house in Ventura county and my brother went to college there. I have worked in the county a couple of times over the years (and I miss it sometimes. I used to take lunch breaks down at the beach..smile). I am very lucky at times..lol. Being a native Southern californian can have its perks (and its downside..have you seen the cost of living and state taxes?). I was born and am originally from the lovely San Fernendo Valley (smirk). Currently, I am in Lake elsinore, about 60 miles north or San Diego. It means that disneyland is only less then an hours drive, so no excuses!! lol I would love to meet and hang out at the park. Of course, my lovely DD would accompany us (she is a toddler, just to warn you).
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I was born and raised in Santa Paula. Now my youngest son lives in El Segundo. Thought it was funny that they chose to get married near my old "stompin' grounds"! I've now lived in Colorado longer than anywhere else. I do miss the So Cal weather, but definitely don't miss that crazy cost of living.
Originally Posted By iamsally We are leaving for home tomorrow and I am full of resolve to get us on the straight and narrow. Not that we have done really bad but it has been a while since either of us has had any true weight loss. I am hoping to get stricter with the food, keep up the Wii AND get ourselves back to the gym. We have a paid-up membership so the only excuse is laziness. NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!!! I hope Rod responds positively to this. It is so much better when we work together.
