Originally Posted By Tandelothien I know what you mean iamsally, it's been a lot easier with Sandra on the weight loss wagon beside me. I've been very good the last 3 days so hopefully I can stick to it again. Last night we had my 'not even remotely famous' mexican beans for dinner and I did 100 laps in the pool for exercise. Today I'm doing my Jillian Michaels Cardio Kickbox DVD and another turn in the pool when the sun warms the water a bit. Congratulations to everyone for every step forward we've taken this week. It can only get better from here
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Congratulations to everyone who is doing well! I'm still trying to figure out when I can schedule exercise in. My work days are so long and stressful that it's hard to make time. I know I should. I'm hoping that the stress will get less as I adjust to the newness and all. Days off I just want to laze around. I need to get some motivation and get off my big butt.
Originally Posted By smedley Dreamin, do you get a lunch break? Could you go for a short walk then maybe? Day 3 for me and going strong, the first 3lbs have come off, I will have an official weigh in on Thursday, of course I did manage to gain in double figures in 8 weeks, ugh I disgust me sometimes.. Oh well at least I am back on it and determined, I will do it this time!
Originally Posted By AuroraRose UGH! I started wii fit yesterday to supplement my trips to the gym. I think the board actually groaned when i stepped on it : ( I weigh wayyy more then i thought-gained 10 lbs over the holidays! I never knew yoga could hurt so much! BUT instead of curling up in a ball and not soing anything, which is my normal response when I gain weight, I swept the house of all bad stuff, went shopping for HEALTHY snacks and read my DH2b the riot act! WE are going to be healthy and trim for our wedding in October, wether he likes it or not! LOL!! Keep up the good work everyone!
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Had a good day with food yesterday until after dinner. Ate snack-y stuff that I really didn't need, but I counted it and am moving forward today. Planning to walk outside today. Maybe a trip to Whole Foods today too. Praying for the people of Haiti today.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney "Praying for the people of Haiti today." I am as well. It is a terrible situation there and with the strong aftershocks, it isnt going to get better for some time. I am eating less and less these days. Amazing how not hungry I am most of the time. I went a little off last night and had Wendy's chili and a double stack. Ended up not finishing the chili and didnt touch the burger. (Perhaps the angels are watching out for me??). And I cannot get enough sleep (maybe the two are related?). Last night was bad since I could not get to sleep until well after 1am and found myself still waking up 15 mins before my alarm at 5:30. But it could be worse, so I still feel very blessed! Happy Wednesday my fellow losers...~~grin~~
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Wow a lot of posts since I've checked in. That is so wonderful to see!! I have to mention that Aurora Rose's post was great as well as funny Sweeping the house of "bad stuff" is key. We are back from our mini vacation and we made sure we had our healthy foods as well as our vacation treats. We did lots of extra walking that a year ago we wouldn't have bothered with. I even did some Wii type yoga stretches in the hotel room OH, for anyone who doesn't already have this site, check out dwlz.com, click on restaurants at the very top, next scroll down until you see all the listings and check the ww points BEFORE you go. Even if you aren't doing ww it's a good guess at what is best to order. Also, all the fast food restaurants have nutrition info on their websites. Have a great healthy day everyone!
Originally Posted By AuroraRose HEre's a link to a podcast about overeating. (there is a transcript you can read) this is a good website to susbscribe to, always useful info. m <a href="http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-037.shtml?f=6" target="_blank">http://www.healthcastle.com/po...html?f=6</a>
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight LOL! I remember Dottie's page. Although I am doing WW, but no longer go to WW meeting's, I peek at Dotti's site frequently. She has a great story behind her. Thanks' for posting that amazd, that was a fun flashback and it is VERY helpful when you want or need it.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight I am a frugal WW POINT'S user. I try to get THE most out of every point I can. Sometime's I have to trick myself into liking healthier food's, but it's really not so bad when you stop and think about it. Just for an example, I like to drink coffee ALOT. But I also like hot chocolate in my coffee sometimes. A regualr packet of hot chocolate is 3 WW points. If Idon't want to use those point's for just that, I get the Swiss Miss "Sensible Sweets" Diet-25 Calorie's per packet mix. It has 25 calories per packet. 0 Total Fat and 1g Fiber= 0 Point's! They also have a fat free and sugar free version of the same thing and it's only 1 WW point per packet. Most other brand's of Hot Chocolate are 3-4 point's per packet.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney mm..now why does that suddenly sound so yummy? lol Good to know for future cups of coffee!
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Good morning fellow losers. I'm still on the wagon so fingers crossed I don't fall off I was reading an article the other day about white tea. It's supposed to help break down the fat cells we already have and prevent old fat cells from rebuilding. The article said it is much better for weight loss than green tea. I, of course, have run out and bought a packet of white tea bags so we shall see if my weight loss gets a little boost. I hope it's not one of those 'drink a guzillion cups a day to see results' things :S
Originally Posted By AuroraRose Don't forget to top that Hot Choc with fat free whipped creme : ) 2 ww points its my favorite treat.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Tand, what does white tea taste like? I am imagining it tastes like water. LS, I used to be "addicted" to dwlz and posted on there frequently. Maybe we've had a "conversation" before LP? I've been liking the OroWheat Sandwich thins. 100 calories and 5 grams of fiber. They make a nice little sandwich or even 2 I just toasted one, put a slice of ff cheese on it and avocado, open face. YUM!
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight I never posted onthere amazed. I probably should have though. thatwould have beenneat if we crossed path's there. That bread sounds good. I always buy Wester. Bagel Company's, pita bread. It's only 1 point per whole pita. They toast well and make really good sangwich's. I also buy the Western Bagel Company's bagel's. They are only 1 WW point per entire bagel as well.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I have been bad lately. The commute has been terrible in the sub zero temps and the trains have been erratic, meaning I have spent an average of 6 - 7 hours commuting each day. Add in that work has been hell. I have to fire someone tomorrow whi is going through some things I cannot write about on here. and the stress is really heavy as I have to make some decisions that will affect 11,000 people's chances of survival. so I have been eating fish and chips, indian and beer these last two days. But I have also tried to walk more to compensate and get the stress out.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney OMG davewasbaloo- it sounds horrific! I credit you for continuing to try even in the face of such odds. amazedncal2-I have had white tea and it tastes like..tea...lol. There are some subtle differences, but since I only drink my tea unsweetend, it may be different then if you put any kind of sugar or sweetner in.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Dave, try not to take so much of the stress on yourself. I know, easier said than done. But if these are decisions that HAVE to be made, then there is really no help for it and you won't be doing anything to help YOU! Just do the best you know how to do. And yes, try to walk as much as possible. Are there any foods you can pack up to take with you so that you aren't so tempted by the "bad stuff"? As for me...I've been doing pretty well but nothing is happening. I'm not snacking during the day. At night I do have some raw nuts...which are high in fats, but good for you. And they help me stay away from chips, crackers, cookies, etc... I am really drawn towards crunchy and salty foods. But my doctor told me "No salt!", so I start eying the cookies. And I am trying to stay away from processed foods and attempting to eat more organically. There are a lot of snacks out there I could substitute with but they all seemed to be processed with so many chemicals. Having gone through cancer, I'm trying to stay away from those types of foods. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
