Does anyone want to join the 120's Club?

[ducklite]

I'm trying to get back into the 120's. 125-127 to be exact. I've got 18-20 pounds to go to get there.

Would anyone like to join me?

My target date for having it all gone is 4/29.

Anne

 

[goodeats]

ME ME! ME!

I'm such a Yo-Yoer. Not to the point where if feels unhealthy, but my body tends to gain weight in the winter when it's colder. Not that the winter food doesn't contribute!

I'm currently 137, and would love to get below 130. I haven't been below 130 since May of 2003 (I think 125 was my lowest). I got down to 131 early last summer, but somehow it went up again. I'm 5'4 so while I'm currently at a 'healthy' BMI, I just feel very bulky right now. My plan is to eat less 'refined' carbs and smaller portions spread through out the day to stave off hunder. Also, I'm doing cardio and weight training at the gym.

I don't really have a target date as I know I need to take it slow to make a permanent change. I would like to get to 130 by the end of May for a trip to Vegas we have planned.

 

[ducklite]

I"m making a green bean and top round stir fry tonight. No rice with it, I'm trying to cut waaay back on carbs for now.

I'm getting hungry, so I"ll eat early. The calories will be about 500, but all I've eaten today is Egg Beaters with tomotos, onions, and a Tbsp of Baco's stirred in (under 200 calories), a banana, and a cup of skim milk in my tea. It will leave me about 100 calories for a snack (probably a pear) later tonight.

Anne

 

[goodeats]

The weekend went OK. We had some people over on Saturday for a basketball game, and had some beer and dip and sausage. Balanced it out with soup and salad for dinner and only having half the bread with the sausage. Have been making a conscientious effort to get all my veggies in. Last night I made a big vat of lentil soup. Tonight will be turkey tacos with brocolli salad on the side. This morning I went running and did arm weights. I love getting my exercise out of the way!

 

[ducklite]

That's something I don't get enough of. Right now my asthma isn't under control, so it's contraindicated. I'll start to feel better around the end of April as the pollen counts drop way down. THen I'll start some strength training.

I lost four pounds my first week! jumped on the scale twice this morning to be sure!

Anne

 

[goodeats]

I guess nobody else wants to be in the 120's club!

Went to the gym again - elliptical, leg weights, lots of abs. Breakfast was WW (whole-wheat not weight watchers) tortilla with egg/egg whites, cheese, salsa, and some sliced kiwi. So yummy! Lunch is going to be grilled chicken, salad, and an orange. Dinner tonight is probably going to be salmon, salad, zuchini, and maybe some leftover lentil soup. I also have some small snacks (cottage cheese/fiber one/peanut butter and an apple/cheese stick) between meals.

I occasionally will have a low cal (150 cal or less) ice cream treat after dinner. I usually get Skinny Cow (only on sale though, too pricey regularly) or the Tofutti cuties, but last night I tried those Slim a Bear by Klondike. Yuck it was gross! I guess I know not to buy them next time. Any other recs?

 

[frndshpcptn]

I'll join!

Am at about 150 now and joined weight watchers last week to get back down to about 125. Have my first weigh in after a full week on the program tomorrow - will let you know how it goes!

 

[ducklite]

I "cheated" last night and had two dark chocolate drops from Ghiradeli. Not too bad at only 18 calories each. I was down another half pound this morning!

Breakfast today was a bowl of Special K and a banana. Lunch was salad with grilled chicken and the leftover Fiesta corn from last night, and a little lo-cal, non-fat balsamic dressing.

Not sure about dinner, I think probably a 93% fat free burger on the grill. I've got a lot of errands to runa fter work and am taking work home with me, so need something quick and easy.

Anne

 

[ducklite]

I'll join!

Am at about 150 now and joined weight watchers last week to get back down to about 125. Have my first weigh in after a full week on the program tomorrow - will let you know how it goes!

You're right about where I am--I was 147, I want to be 125-127. I'm down to 142.5, so I'm doing OK. But I know that the last five are the hardest.

Do you have a target date? I'm shooting for 4/29.

Anne

 

[frndshpcptn]

I'm actually also doing the 93% fat free burger tonight!

I'm giving myself until June 1. I don't want to be disappointed, so I want to build in a little extra tme to get there.

I had a turkey sandwich with horseradish-mustard on whole wheat and a sour pickle for lunch. Snack was a 100 cal Oreo bar (which was gross).

 

[goodeats]

Good News - I was 136.5 this morning. It's slowly moving in the right direction! I also ran 3 miles in 33 minutes. One of my goals as always been to run 3 miles in 30 minutes, so I'm getting closer.

Bad News - I got home yesterday and had a total binge. Instead of making a healthy dinner, I had a bowl of cereal, a handful of cashews, a Ferrero Rocher, an ice cream sandwich (slim-a-bear) and a piece of toast. I know it's not like I ate a whole pizza or anything, but I just hate that out of control feeling where nothing fills you up. I was thinking it was because I had an apple with cheese before I left work. I think apples actually make me more hungry. I'm going to try to change my afternoon snack to something besides apple.

 

[SetzKitten]

I'd like to join, too. I was 141 after the holidays and am now down to 134 (I say that sarcastically because I used to be 124 ). I'd like to get to 124 again. I've been increasing my exercise and trying to cut back on my major vice, red wine. It's soooo difficult.

 

[goodeats]

That's great progress SetzKitten! What's your program like?

 

[SetzKitten]

That's great progress SetzKitten! What's your program like?

It's my own deal. I'm a vegetarian and very strict about other certain foods I don't eat (HFCS, trans-fat, nutrisweet, etc.), so it's difficult for me to follow something like Weight Watchers or the other programs that work so well for other folks.

I eat basically the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day, toasted oatmeal and barley, Wasa cracker with peanut butter, carrots, celery, salad and homemade soups. Supper is my downfall. I love pasta and red wine and can eat it every day. Unfortunately, it makes my "sit down" too big.

 

[Seahunt]

I'm aiming for 126, my weight for many years - I have s-l-o-w-l-y been adding pounds each year since I turned 30, and then about 6 years ago I worked back down. And then again -s-l-o-w-l-y added pounds until I turned 50 and then Yikes! I exploded!

I have started and stopped all kinds of plans during the last year, and am now trying the "Up Day/Down Day" diet (regular meals one day, the next 20%-50% of your normal calories), so we'll see what happens - just started Monday.

I do realize that healthy eating plus exercise really equals the best results, so I don't know why I have the urge to try these strange plans I read about

I have an elliptical, the Supreme Pilates, the Bean, an exercise ball, and free weights all gathering dust - plus just ordered the T-Tapp system last night I guess I just need to order some "motivation" too

I saw a picture of Kirstie Alley today - and it looks to me like she is regaining some of what she lost. She was holding a very large purse up against her body to try and hide behind it (I know those tricks, believe me! ), so it makes me think if she can't make it getting paid to lose it, what chance do I have? Then I kick myself and start my mantra "I CAN, I CAN, I CAN".



Note to Ducklite: I saw where you listed that you had your skim milk in your tea (I always did too), and just wanted to mention that Wesh 2 news had a report on last night about skipping milk in tea to get the health benefits - I looked it up on their website if you're interested, sorry that it's so long, just disregard if you're not interested!:

Black tea helps arteries relax and expand, but adding milk cancels the effect, according to research in Germany.

The researchers from Charite Hospital said that tea drinkers should consider leaving out milk sometimes.

A protein in milk called caseins decreased the concentration of catechins, a flavonoid that help the heart.

Dr. Verena Stangl said that she investigated the issue because tea -- the second most popular drink in the world -- can be an important public health issue.

By testing each protein in milk separately -- using rat hearts -- the researchers found that it was the three caseins that accounted for the inhibiting effect

Researchers said their findings could also have implications for cancer, against which tea has also been shown to be protective.

based on this from the UK:
It is the national drink and most of us will get through 80,000 cups of it in our lifetimes, bolstered by the knowledge that — with its antioxidant qualities — tea is the one habit that also does us good.

Not so, say German researchers. Once you add milk, as most Britons do, any health benefits are lost.

Previous studies have shown that drinking green or black tea can be good for you as both types contain an abundance of antioxidant substances called flavonoids. These improve blood flow and help to prevent heart disease, and are also thought to protect against some cancers.

However, adding a splash of milk to a cup of black tea counteracts the beneficial effects, the researchers say.

The study, published today in European Heart Journal, found that when black tea was drunk on its own, cardiovascular function improved. But certain proteins in milk appeared to nullify the effect of catechins, the particular flavinoids in tea.

Manufacturers have promoted the health properties of tea to Britons. It accounts for one third of Britain’s £1.3 billion hot drinks market.

In the study, 16 healthy post-menopausal women were given either 500ml of black tea, black tea with 10 per cent skimmed milk or, as a control, with extra boiled water.

They drank it on three occasions but refrained from drinking tea for four weeks before and after the study.

The drink itself was made from 5g of Darjeeling tea leaves brewed for three minutes.

In a healthy artery, blood vessels are able to relax if the blood flow increases — a process called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). The researchers measured FMD levels in the forearm before the tea was drunk and at several intervals afterwards.

They wrote: “Black tea significantly improved FMD in humans compared with water, whereas addition of milk completely blunted the effects of tea.”

The culprit in milk appears to have been a group of proteins called caseins, which interacted with the tea to decrease the concentration of catechins.

 

[ducklite]

I'm aiming for 126, my weight for many years - I have s-l-o-w-l-y been adding pounds each year since I turned 30, and then about 6 years ago I worked back down. And then again -s-l-o-w-l-y added pounds until I turned 50 and then Yikes! I exploded!

I have started and stopped all kinds of plans during the last year, and am now trying the "Up Day/Down Day" diet (regular meals one day, the next 20%-50% of your normal calories), so we'll see what happens - just started Monday.

I do realize that healthy eating plus exercise really equals the best results, so I don't know why I have the urge to try these strange plans I read about

I have an elliptical, the Supreme Pilates, the Bean, an exercise ball, and free weights all gathering dust - plus just ordered the T-Tapp system last night I guess I just need to order some "motivation" too

I saw a picture of Kirstie Alley today - and it looks to me like she is regaining some of what she lost. She was holding a very large purse up against her body to try and hide behind it (I know those tricks, believe me! ), so it makes me think if she can't make it getting paid to lose it, what chance do I have? Then I kick myself and start my mantra "I CAN, I CAN, I CAN".



Note to Ducklite: I saw where you listed that you had your skim milk in your tea (I always did too), and just wanted to mention that Wesh 2 news had a report on last night about skipping milk in tea to get the health benefits - I looked it up on their website if you're interested, sorry that it's so long, just disregard if you're not interested!:

Black tea helps arteries relax and expand, but adding milk cancels the effect, according to research in Germany.

The researchers from Charite Hospital said that tea drinkers should consider leaving out milk sometimes.

A protein in milk called caseins decreased the concentration of catechins, a flavonoid that help the heart.

Dr. Verena Stangl said that she investigated the issue because tea -- the second most popular drink in the world -- can be an important public health issue.

By testing each protein in milk separately -- using rat hearts -- the researchers found that it was the three caseins that accounted for the inhibiting effect

Researchers said their findings could also have implications for cancer, against which tea has also been shown to be protective.

based on this from the UK:
It is the national drink and most of us will get through 80,000 cups of it in our lifetimes, bolstered by the knowledge that — with its antioxidant qualities — tea is the one habit that also does us good.

Not so, say German researchers. Once you add milk, as most Britons do, any health benefits are lost.

Previous studies have shown that drinking green or black tea can be good for you as both types contain an abundance of antioxidant substances called flavonoids. These improve blood flow and help to prevent heart disease, and are also thought to protect against some cancers.

However, adding a splash of milk to a cup of black tea counteracts the beneficial effects, the researchers say.

The study, published today in European Heart Journal, found that when black tea was drunk on its own, cardiovascular function improved. But certain proteins in milk appeared to nullify the effect of catechins, the particular flavinoids in tea.

Manufacturers have promoted the health properties of tea to Britons. It accounts for one third of Britain’s £1.3 billion hot drinks market.

In the study, 16 healthy post-menopausal women were given either 500ml of black tea, black tea with 10 per cent skimmed milk or, as a control, with extra boiled water.

They drank it on three occasions but refrained from drinking tea for four weeks before and after the study.

The drink itself was made from 5g of Darjeeling tea leaves brewed for three minutes.

In a healthy artery, blood vessels are able to relax if the blood flow increases — a process called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). The researchers measured FMD levels in the forearm before the tea was drunk and at several intervals afterwards.

They wrote: “Black tea significantly improved FMD in humans compared with water, whereas addition of milk completely blunted the effects of tea.”

The culprit in milk appears to have been a group of proteins called caseins, which interacted with the tea to decrease the concentration of catechins.

Welcome to our group! Interesting article. I'm thinking that the calcium in the milk is also a benefit though, and I do'nt like plain milk. Seems like you're damned if you do and damned if you don't!

Anne

 

[CustardTart]

Hi everyone! Wondered if I could join in too as I very much want to be in the 120's club! I'm 5'2", currently 134 (was 148 last summer) and shrinking oh so very slowly! I'd love to be 120 again - I've not been there for about 10 years and that bugs me. I'm not really dieting (apart from I don't eat wheat-based carbs as they want to kill me!) but using Paul McKenna's (English hypnotist guy) techniques to alter my attitudes to food! Sounds weird, I know, but the lbs are coming off and I've totally stopped snacking...

Exercise-wise, I have a pedometer which I wear everyday - if I haven't done the minimum 10,000 by 6pm, I go for a brisk walk until I have. I also go to the gym at least once a week and have a personal trainer to really put me through my paces every Monday. As an extra motivator, I've signed up to do the 10k run in WDW in October - tho' since I looked at the course, I'm terrified!!!

Hardest thing for me is alcohol - specifically, lovely sparkling rose! Looks pretty in a champagne flute and makes any evening feel like a party - except it inhibits weight-loss and I want to be 44 'n fabulous by September when I celebrate my 25th Wedding anniversary on DCL! So something's gotta give...

 

[Seahunt]

Hi everyone!
Hardest thing for me is alcohol - specifically, lovely sparkling rose! Looks pretty in a champagne flute and makes any evening feel like a party - except it inhibits weight-loss and I want to be 44 'n fabulous by September when I celebrate my 25th Wedding anniversary on DCL! So something's gotta give...

Alcohol is hard for me too! I don't drink that much but if we go out and I have a drink or a glass of wine, etc., it seems like I HAVE to have some "snack-y" type item to go with it - pretzels, peanuts, anything. A really bad habit I've developed, but it seems like it's not such a treat if I don't.

Maybe a little Merlot with this popcorn

 

[SetzKitten]

Hardest thing for me is alcohol - specifically, lovely sparkling rose!

Thank you for not letting me be the only "lush" on the board.
What is "sparking rose"? Wine? Champagne?

I also wear a pedometer every day. It really helps me see just how lazy I am.

 

[stacy6552]

ME! I want to join too. I put on 10 since school started (well a few more then that but those few are back off, thank goodness!). I went back to work and just have not gotten to the gym like I should. I'm stuck right smack at 140 and just got a month of nutrisystem. Fingers crossed!