JUNE W.I.S.H. Challenge - Looking Ahead

[piglet1979]

I am sad I missed the game on Saturday. It seemed to be a lot of fun. We were pretty busy this weekend. We got a movie in on Friday night but it was just too cold and wind on Saturday. We were dropping down into the 40's and 50's at time and the little bit of wind (about 14 or so) was enough to make it really cold. We did get a lot of work done in the front flower bed. It is pretty much done but we need to get more bags of mulch. I am so excited to have it done. It looks so much better now.

On Saturday I hung out with my mom a bit which was nice. I picked up her cedar chest that she doesn't want anymore. Elizabeth is now using it to store all of the blankets that she hoards. I have never seen someone love blankets as much as she does. But carrying that cedar chest from upstairs at my moms and around most of her house and then through our house was a chore. That thing is decently heavy.

For Sunday's question I am not sure. I read through them and I do most of the though I do not do words of affirmation. My motivation for this week is to keep doing what I am doing. I am losing a little bit of weight each week and I am going to guess I will be down at least another 2 pounds when July starts. These little loses is such a big motivator to me.

 

[sjrec]

When I got on the scale this morning I was 3lbs over my “happy weight”. So I am focusing on getting those off by the end of June. Smaller portions, fruit or vegetables for snacks and staying within 23 points per day (the amount I need to lose). My 35 weekly points I will save for our cookout Sunday. I’m still walking every day which probably kept me from gaining 5lbs!

 

[Summer2018]

Sorry that I haven't been around. Preparing for the end of the school year has been a lot, both physically and emotionally.

It is hard to feel closure without the normal end of year activities. On Facebook, my memories from last year came up with my little darlings dressed up like they were going to the prom standing on the big stage holding their awards and certificates. They marched in to THE LION KING's "The Circle of Life," and there wasn't a dry eye in the auditorium. They performed "How Far I'll Go" from Moana and "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" from CINDERELLA so beautifully. My room Mother Captains went above and beyond all year organizing parent volunteers, and I honored them on stage with huge bouquets of hydrangeas. When the ceremony was over, we had a huge party and took a million photos. It is heartbreaking that it is all just ending...just like that. Done.

Tomorrow is paperwork at school all day. I'm looking forward to tying up all of the loose ends. I'm waiting for a response from HR about my fate in the fall.

Tomorrow is my husband's birthday, and since I will be tied up all day, I decorated the living room; baked a cake; wrote a sincere message on a card; and wrapped his gifts which I ordered from Shop Disney this afternoon. I got him an Enchanted Tiki Room tie and a Disney Parks button down shirt. His Father's Day gift, which is a Margaritaville adirondack chair, hasn't come yet...it actually hasn't been shipped yet, and I'm concerned it won't be here for Father's Day. Hopefully it ships at some point, and he can enjoy it this summer.

 

[Summer2018]

I am working very hard to just be okay on emotional level. My eating is directly connected to my feelings. I realize that I will be in big trouble if I don’t get enough exercise. Unfortunately the beach is no longer a safe place for me unless I wake up at the crack of dawn, and I am not willing to do that. Sleeping as long as my body requires without an alarm has been wonderful. So I’m exercising at home now. I got in 20 minutes, which was all I could handle.

Right now, for me, it really is one step at a time.

 

[PollyannaMom]

My motivation for the rest of June is NOT to get in a rut. I've caught myself getting a little lazy lately - with meal planning, especially.

I also haven't been getting out walking (other than with the cats in the yard. ) But allergies have been kicking DH's and DS's butts lately (even on meds) so they can't go, and it's just not as much fun alone. I'd rather use the treadmill or the desk cycle while watching something to distract me.

 

[sjrec]

https://apple.news/AW7MDv2iYQYewoIBGzJgNWw

This is an article that points out the “myth” of 10,000 steps. Even getting in 2-3,000 steps or 20 minutes of exercise is extremely beneficial.

 

[Oneanne]

TOPIC TUESDAY
PORTION CONTROL



Portion control is one of the classic basics of weight management, but when I joined NOOM I quickly realized I wasn't paying any attention to it. What do you do to manage your portions? Using the guide above, what would your perfect meal look like?

 

[Summer2018]

https://apple.news/AW7MDv2iYQYewoIBGzJgNWw

This is an article that points out the “myth” of 10,000 steps. Even getting in 2-3,000 steps or 20 minutes of exercise is extremely beneficial.

That’s great news!

 

[HappyGrape]

I have this plate and I find it very useful

However I am going to say I also weight and measure and it also depends on how active you are and what is your current size too. I really don't think there is one size fits all but its great to have general guidance

There other guidelines (Lean Habits, Gerogie fear) that say a good meal should have
15g of fat
30g of protein
350g of vegetables or vegetables and fruit
and size of starchy carbs varys

 

[MickeyMom76]

I have been successful in the past with these 21 day fix containers. I need to start using them again!

There is an algorithm in the book to use to determine how many of each container you get per day (do it depends on your start weight and your goal weight...and also male or female). When I was doing this my dinner often was a lean meat (usually crockpot chicken),1/2 cup of sweet potato, brown rice or quinoa, and a cup of steamed veggies. I liked the routine of that. It was a little trickier when we’d make something where they mixed together like in a stir fry or casserole.

 

[Oneanne]

I have this plate and I find it very useful

However I am going to say I also weight and measure and it also depends on how active you are and what is your current size too. I really don't think there is one size fits all but its great to have general guidance

There other guidelines (Lean Habits, Gerogie fear) that say a good meal should have
15g of fat
30g of protein
350g of vegetables or vegetables and fruit
and size of starchy carbs varys

I saw these plates when I was looking for graphics to post.

 

[Oneanne]

I have been successful in the past with these 21 day fix containers. I need to start using them again!
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There is an algorithm in the book to use to determine how many of each container you get per day (do it depends on your start weight and your goal weight...and also male or female). When I was doing this my dinner often was a lean meat (usually crockpot chicken),1/2 cup of sweet potato, brown rice or quinoa, and a cup of steamed veggies. I liked the routine of that. It was a little trickier when we’d make something where they mixed together like in a stir fry or casserole.

Looks like an interesting way to track.

 

[Oneanne]

So after seeing the plate and the containers I'm realizing that even tho I am now paying attention to portions, I'm not actually measuring anything. The past few weeks (that I haven't lost any weight) I've been having huge salads at least once a day that are mostly NOOM green and yellow foods, but I do use a "fully loaded" salad dressing (I've found that Ken's brand doesn't seem to have high content of things, like soy, that upset my tummy, but they are full of sugar) and of course the greater the salad the more dressing and maybe I'm getting more calories than I think I am.

I do have a food scale somewhere, but I think the starting point for me should be measuring so I'm going to look for some containers to use when prepping... there might even be some in my cupboard.

My free-for-all Sunday didn't put any weight on the scale and my blood sugar was down 20 points this morning, back to just above "normal". I've been worrying about getting too much sugar in fruit, which is in season now (woohoo!), and carbs in breads etc, but it was some refined sugar that sent it so high so that makes me feel more comfortable with how I'm currently eating... except that I need to figure out how to trigger the weight loss to start again.

 

[sjrec]

When I joined WW years ago we weighed and measured everything-so I have a pretty good feel for that. Several years ago they switched to a program that had so many “free” foods and I love it. Free foods include lean meats, seafood, beans, eggs, plain yogurt, and of course fruit and vegetables. I only track bread, pasta and things that fall outside that list. There is a free calculator online to enter calories, sat fat, sugars and protein to calculate the points for anything not on the “free” list. I still measure pasta and salad dressings to keep myself honest.
My ideal meal would be 1/2lb steamed or grilled shrimp, or crab legs and roasted asparagus and an ear of corn with 4 oz chilled white wine! Strawberries with 2T whipped cream for dessert. That would only count as 6 points out of my daily 23 (4 for the wine, 2 for the whipped cream).

 

[PollyannaMom]

TOPIC TUESDAY...
What do you do to manage your portions?

I don't do anything fancy, just try to take small portions and get more if I'm still hungry, rather than taking all I expect to eat at once. Sometimes I end up going back for more, sometimes I don't.

Lately, I've been making myself a half sandwich when I make DH a whole one. I use the same amount of deli meat, but half the bread, and I've found that I still feel satisfied. (I usually have a few chips and fruit too.) It helps that I schedule in an afternoon snack, so I don't need need as big a lunch.

Once, I went on the "leave a bite diet" - where you purposely leave one bite of everything. It breaks the habit of cleaning your plate that you were probably taught as a child, and puts you back in touch with when you actually feel full. If you know you're going to leave a bite anyway, you don't feel guilty leaving two or three if you don't really want them.

And I believe in small portions of desserts and sweets - the first three bites taste the best anyway! I have them whenever I want them, I just don't have a lot at once.

 

[Oneanne]

When I joined WW years ago we weighed and measured everything-so I have a pretty good feel for that. Several years ago they switched to a program that had so many “free” foods and I love it. Free foods include lean meats, seafood, beans, eggs, plain yogurt, and of course fruit and vegetables. I only track bread, pasta and things that fall outside that list. There is a free calculator online to enter calories, sat fat, sugars and protein to calculate the points for anything not on the “free” list. I still measure pasta and salad dressings to keep myself honest.
My ideal meal would be 1/2lb steamed or grilled shrimp, or crab legs and roasted asparagus and an ear of corn with 4 oz chilled white wine! Strawberries with 2T whipped cream for dessert. That would only count as 6 points out of my daily 23 (4 for the wine, 2 for the whipped cream).

That meal sounds yummy.

 

[Oneanne]

I don't do anything fancy, just try to take small portions and get more if I'm still hungry, rather than taking all I expect to eat at once. Sometimes I end up going back for more, sometimes I don't.

Lately, I've been making myself a half sandwich when I make DH a whole one. I use the same amount of deli meat, but half the bread, and I've found that I still feel satisfied. (I usually have a few chips and fruit too.) It helps that I schedule in an afternoon snack, so I don't need need as big a lunch.

Once, I went on the "leave a bite diet" - where you purposely leave one bite of everything. It breaks the habit of cleaning your plate that you were probably taught as a child, and puts you back in touch with when you actually feel full. If you know you're going to leave a bite anyway, you don't feel guilty leaving two or three if you don't really want them.

And I believe in small portions of desserts and sweets - the first three bites taste the best anyway! I have them whenever I want them, I just don't have a lot at once.

Love the idea of half the bread but same amount of meats. Last trip to the store I did get myself the sandwich thins, since I wanted a burger but didn't want all the bun. They are actually quite good.

 

[MickeyMom76]

Another tip for portion control...when eating out, I ask for a box when I order my meal. That way I can box up any portion that I don’t want to eat at that time and take it off my plate right away so I’m not tempted!

 

[Oneanne]

Another tip for portion control...when eating out, I ask for a box when I order my meal. That way I can box up any portion that I don’t want to eat at that time and take it off my plate right away so I’m not tempted!

Excellent idea... the "leftovers" are probably in better shape that way too, instead of really being picked over.

 

[piglet1979]

I haven't seen the new RDJ Dr Dolittle - I liked the Eddie Murphy one.

It wasn't great. It was not bad but glad i watched it at home then at the theatre.

https://apple.news/AW7MDv2iYQYewoIBGzJgNWw

This is an article that points out the “myth” of 10,000 steps. Even getting in 2-3,000 steps or 20 minutes of exercise is extremely beneficial.

My husband reminds me of this all the time. So I have switched more to the time I am active rather then the amount of steps.