Canadian DISer's Weight Loss Get In Shape Thread

[SandraC]

Ladies ~ U ROCK!

I'm making a yummy veggie soup right now. We were going to head to the trailer today, but it's cold and rainy so I'm going to go tomorrow. Tonight I'll do 30 minutes of treadmill and about 15-20 minutes of weights. Since I used to teach aerobics, I know all the fun and functional moves.

You are all so motivating! Blessings, Sandra

 

[ChisJo]

OOOH Sandra....Love soup!!

Here is a great recipe for a soup that I kind of made up....but very low in fat! My BF loves this soup and asks for me to make it at least once a month!

Cream of Turkey Tomato Veggie Rice Soup (I couldn't figure out what kind of soup I wanted, so I mixed them all into one!)

1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup tomato paste
1.5 L low fat/low sodium chicken broth
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1/4 dry white wine (or use more chicken broth if you don't want wine)
1 bay leaf
veggies (use whatever you want - I use carrots, celery, peppers)
1 lb. cooked and drained ground turkey/chicken
1/2 cup uncook rice
1.5 cup skim milk

Directions:
1) Put olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat, and cook garlic, onions, veggies until softened (about 2-3 min).
2) stir in tomato paste and cook until color is rusty.
3) pour in chicken broth, and stir in turkey, tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, wine and rice.
4) bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
5) Remove from heat and add milk.

Takes no time to make, freezes easily, and is very yummy!

I make this and then freeze individual containers for work or for when there is no food and I need to eat something before I binge.

Anybody else have any really good tried and true recipes?

 

[drag n' fly]

Tonight we are having hamburger soup with whole wheat buns. It is rainy and cool here too!

Not only am I trying to lose weight I am also trying to incorporate changes in my lifestyle so I do not put the weight back on. I am trying to make nutrient dense choices and when I am hungry I choose a snack rich in protein with a fruit or vegetable.

Pop is my biggest downfall. I cannot eat or drink anything with artificial sweetener (really bothers my stomach) so I switched to low sodium club soda with fruit juice. I can only drink 8 glasses of water a day if I add something to it...usually a squirt of lime juice.

We just bought a 1 year membership at our local fitness/rec centre.

Right now I have no time line or weight goal. My only goal is to try and hit the gym 3 days a week and make healthy food choices everyday. I have loads of food allergies so working around that is tough. Once I have hit my gym goal consistently then I will set another goal. My final goal is to be 155lbs. I am 5'9 1/2 and feel my best at 155.

ChisJo thanks for the great recipie. If anyone has some healthy baking ideas it would be great also!

 

[ChisJo]

can someone please motivate me to go work out?

 

[drag n' fly]

can someone please motivate me to go work out?

Pick something you really really want. Set a weight goal Eg: 10 pounds and when you reach that goal buy yourself that thing. Once you have met your final goal go on a nice trip to to Disney!

Mama (ChrisJo) really wants to go to Arnold Churgin!

 

[pta-mom]

Ohhh.....Could someone motivate me to put down the wine & chips?

 

[ChisJo]

Ohhh.....Could someone motivate me to put down the wine & chips?

Put down those chips....they are terrible for you....soaked in grease, and the calories you are consuming is about the same a starving child in africa gets in the entire month (or more)...so stop it.

Now, as for the wine....in every diet book I have read (and trust me, I have read many - it's like my favorite passtime or something ), a glass of wine on occassion is okay....at least, that is what I really want to believe since I drink a glass of wine *cough* almost every day *cough* - well, maybe every other day....but it's made from grapes and aren't grapes good for you???

 

[Janice B]

I have been reading this thread since yesterday and wanting to join. I really dont need to lose weight. I am currently 39 and weigh 120 pounds. However I need some motivation to keep it off. I am limited in the exersice I can do because of having a complete hip replacement 3 years ago. So if anyone can give me some ideas for exercises I would greatly appreciate it. I can only bike ride for 10mins, I am not allowed to use a treadmill and I cant do any exercise that puts me past a 90 degree angle. Please keep the meal ideas coming, they are great.

 

[SandraC]

PUT DOWN THE CHIPS.....STEP AWAY FROM THE CHIPS!

Janice B ~ try yoga

Motivation to exercise. [1] Just do it [2] Pick something you like doing

I tried skiing a couple of times and hated it, so I don't ski anymore. I like weighs and treadmill and swimming and hiking.

Blessings, Sandra

 

[bababear_50]

I"M IN



OK I've been so unhappy about the weight for tooo long,,

Sandra I'm running down the street to meet you,for those of you that don't know Sandra and I found out that we live in the same neighbourhood,,yep. Sandra suggested that we get together for a coffee,,and I embarassed to say I smoke too and was afraid Sandra wouldn't care to meet for a coffee if she knew that. But I'm comming clean ,,,,,I think I weigh about 186 and I'm only five feet tall. I went through major thyroid storm--Hyper (multiple nodules growing on the thyroid --radio active iodine used and good bye thyroid,,then by mistake they let me go Hypo (miscommunication of docs)--ok now taking one little pill a day.
But the weight is here and it's not going to go anywhere until I do something about it.

1. want to loose 10 pounds by the time I go back to work in Sept(three weeks)

2.I will drink 8 or more glasses of water a day--(not tea) like the doc suggested.

3.I will get up off this couch and move --wish I had a treadmill but I guess I will start by walking in the forrest each day -15 minutes.

4.I want to loose as much as I can by March Break when I go HOME for the first time.

Well that's it for me,,baby steps I know but got to start somewhere.

 

[bababear_50]

Hey Sandra and Guys what do you think of this for a name


THE CANADIAN DIS LOSERS CLUB!!

 

[blondie7]

Ok I posted earlier but I am glad to see there are other canadian disers trying to lose. I have the motivation of my Christmas trip to Disney. I have been drinking 4-5 bottles of water a day (8-10 glasses) and I am trying to watch what I eat. One thing that every expert has ever told me is don't deprive yourself completely of a food you love. Just have a small amount. If you deprive yourself you are more likely to binge or blow off your healthy lifestyle (they also said don't call it a diet) I find that I use the Nestea sticks in my water they are only 5 calories and made with splenda not aspartame so no headaches for me. I want to wish all my fellow disers luck in there weight loss venture.

 

[bababear_50]

Hey Blondie --I love my tea (hot) and I will still have milk in it but cutting out the sugar is a tough one --I'm willing to try though.If I try to go tea free --look out major headaches.I think mobility (lack of it ) is my problem.
I might just look for that splenda next shopping--thanks
Hugs Mel

WE CAN DO THIS

 

[Disney Ontario]

Hi. From Paris, Ontario. I am in this too. Its funny, the lowest weight was after my two DDs were born. Doctor said that delivery would be easier if I lost weight during the 9 months. I don't know how I did it, but that was 15 and 18 years ago.I don't think I was over 180 either, at the beginning. So its off to the trailer tomorrow with fruits, veggies, running shoes, and motivation.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

You guys all sound like you have the right mentality to start losing that weight. As for those who dislike exercise or don't know where to start, try taking early morning walks. It is not high impact but it is still very good for you and it is very relaxing and I personally think it is a great way to start the day. I like to go out with my Ipod and think about the day ahead of me and think about what needs to get done. I find it very relaxing and love watching the neighbourhood come to life as everybody wakes up and heads off to work.

I am working a midnight shift tonight so I made myself a Turkey and Ham sandwich on whole wheat and packed a little ziploc with carrots and celery to munch on when I get hungry. When I get home at 8 if I am not too tired I am going to jump on the elliptical trainer and watch the morning news and Regis and Kelly!

 

[ChisJo]

I am working a midnight shift tonight so I made myself a Turkey and Ham sandwich on whole wheat and packed a little ziploc with carrots and celery to munch on when I get hungry. When I get home at 8 if I am not too tired I am going to jump on the elliptical trainer and watch the morning news and Regis and Kelly!

I don't know how you do that....I work 12 hour night shifts and honestly, when I get home at 8am, I pass out!! Good for you if you can do it!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I don't know how you do that....I work 12 hour night shifts and honestly, when I get home at 8am, I pass out!! Good for you if you can do it!

I try and nap in the evening before heading into work so I usually can stay up for a few hours when I get home in the morning. I am a night owl as well so night shifts don't really bother me.

 

[ChisJo]

I try and nap in the evening before heading into work so I usually can stay up for a few hours when I get home in the morning. I am a night owl as well so night shifts don't really bother me.

wow - I have to leave for work by 6pm, get home at 8am...then I have to get up at 4pm to start my day all over again....still wouldn't be able to do it! I'm a night owl too....but, by the time I leave and get home from work, it's 14 hours....days off - no problem....I am happy to work out and take the time to do it....but truthfully, on my 4 night stretch - it's almost impossible!

 

[Scornelius]

I've been working really hard at dropping the pounds lately. I'm 5'6'', and size 24, almost down to 22 after a 15lb loss over the last 5 weeks. My hubby made up a sheet in excel that tracks my calorie intake, and tells me how many I have left for the day, how many I've had all week, and it graphs my weekly progress. It's simple, but so handy! I also do 30-45 minutes of cardio 4-5 times a week.

I think one of the best tips is to write down EVERYTHING you eat before it crosses your lips. It really helps curb the mindless eating!! I can't stress this enough!

The thing that inspired me to start this new regime is that I was really strongly considering bariatric surgery. But as I did the research for the procedure, I came to realise how much hard work there is after. It's not a magic bullet! You still want to overeat, you just get super sick if you do. So I decided, if I put in the effort NOW that I would have to put in THEN, I could lose the weight and keep my digestive track in one piece!

Like I said, I'm only 15 lbs down. But I'm feeling motivated and inspired and I know that if I work hard enough, I'll achieve my goal!

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

wow - I have to leave for work by 6pm, get home at 8am...then I have to get up at 4pm to start my day all over again....still wouldn't be able to do it! I'm a night owl too....but, by the time I leave and get home from work, it's 14 hours....days off - no problem....I am happy to work out and take the time to do it....but truthfully, on my 4 night stretch - it's almost impossible!

I am lucky as my shifts are only 8 hours normally 12-8, 4-12, or 8-4. Sometimes I cover for other people and will end up working 12 hour shifts. I mostly seem to work the 12-8's though. I live nearby the office as well so it only takes about 10 miuntes to drive to work. On nice days when I work the day shift 8-4 I try and walk to and from and that way I get in my exercise and it is a 45 minute walk each way.

When I work a row of 12-8's I try and stay awake when I get home until about 4 or 5pm and then I sleep until 11:30 then roll out of bed and head to work. This works well if I am working a string of night shifts. It is tough though when I switch back to days because then I have to readjust my sleep schedule. I can't wait until I get a job that allows me to keep regular hours.