Losing weight for Mickey

[tttessa]

Since I started to exercise, I have gained 1 1/2 pounds.

I have exercised (cardio) every day for no less than a 1/2 hour each day. Talk about taking the wind out of my sail. I haven't increased my calorie intake either. What gives? Jeez!!! Anyone else???

Hiya,
you are might be like me - my "being good" always lags a week behind.
Also - muscle weighs MORE than fat - so if you are building muscle tone you are losing fat and gaining muscle.

Perseverance is the key - muscle burns calories doing NOTHING - so even if you put on a little to start, you will burn off more for less effort later...

Keep up the good work!! I wish I could motivate myself to do half an hour a week let alone a day!!!!!
Tessa

 

[DVCJones]

Hiya,
you are might be like me - my "being good" always lags a week behind.
Also - muscle weighs MORE than fat - so if you are building muscle tone you are losing fat and gaining muscle.

Perseverance is the key - muscle burns calories doing NOTHING - so even if you put on a little to start, you will burn off more for less effort later...

Keep up the good work!! I wish I could motivate myself to do half an hour a week let alone a day!!!!!
Tessa

Thanks Tessa! I am going to stick with it. I actually enjoy it. I hope to see some results soon. Thanks again for the encouragement

 

[brymolmom]

OK - I NEED to come on here and read all the encouragement every day. I was good when this thread first started for a couple days - then I had a minor medical procedure done - food is my comfort there is no doubt. So with all the stress to my body and mind with the medical stuff - well, needless to say have not been good. You guys are my inspiration to start a new today!

So far I am at 3 points eaten....I am COUNTING and WRITING.

Any other nice little snacks that are low point (or carb or calorie depending what you're counting) that anyone wants to recommend? I just bought a big pack of no sugar popsicles. They are ZERO points and are pretty good - not AS good as the sugar ones, but very decent. And they take a long time to eat which takes care of the urge for awhile. Any others?

 

[tchrrx]

Keep up the great work everyone. Just remember that one 'bad' day is not an excuse to quit altogether. Last night I had to meet my in-laws at a fast food place. I could've had the grilled chicken, but I really wanted a burger. So, I had a kiddie burger, french fries, and a scoop of yogurt. Was it good for me? Not at all. However, I had only eaten about 4 points up until then b/c I knew that was what I'd be doing for dinner. Plan ahead so that you can be ready for those big point times! Have a great weekend!

 

[NJFabFour]

Wow, this is just what I need!!!

I've been off the boards for awhile with the holidays and all and am just getting back to focusing on our August trip!
We will be at both the parks and on our first Disney Cruise and I just keep thinking about how depressing I will look sitting on deck at my current weight!

I haven't read through the whole thread yet but I will be catching up with you all! Not really on an official diet yet but came home last week telling DH that our first step is to increase our water intake (my liquid intake was almost all diet soda! ). So, baby steps, right?! I think having a support system, even a cyber one, is so helpful and has worked for me in the past.

I don't even know my current weight because I refused to look anymore when I got over 185 (and that was BEFORE the holidays! ) I'm hoping to be at 150 for the trip (or even lower in my ideal world!) Let's do this gang!

 

[slduck]

Spinach salad, grilled chicken, water and yogurt...getting a little bored with my food choices.

Just wondering if any of you had some tasty dishes to share!

 

[SmallWorld71]

Spinach salad, grilled chicken, water and yogurt...getting a little bored with my food choices.

Just wondering if any of you had some tasty dishes to share!

Fajitas are a good and simple way to jazz up your grilled chicken. Tortillas are pretty low fat/ low points and the rest is veggies. Shrimp fajitas are good too.

I've been PMSing big time and have been very bad the last few days. Not with sweets, but with carbs. I'm feeling better, so back on track tomorrow.

 

[tchrrx]

I've been eating cereal or oatmeal for breakfast (about 3 points), a 1 point snack around 10, and then lunch at 11:30. For lunch I have a sandwich or wrap (about 3 or 4 points), wheat thins or triscuits with laughing cow cheese (about 3 points), carrots (0), and then a 1 point snack if I still want it. For dinner, I fix the same meats I always have (pork loin, chicken, tilapia, etc), I just watch my portions of it. I eat it with plenty of veggies and one other low point side. Usually it's adding laughing cow to my steamed broccoli or a piece of pumpernickel bread. I do some snacking throughout the day and mostly at night. I've learned to keep 100 calorie packs, 1 point 'candy' bars, and fruit on hand for snacks. I have been using between 18-24 points a day. The funny thing is, the only days I really feel hungry are the ones in which I drink pop instead of water.

 

[jenne]

I am a food addict, like many of you are, I would imagine. I do fairly well during the work week, when my day is very structured, but I tend to fall apart a bit on the weekends when there is free access to the fridge, couch and TV.

My weeks are so busy that I look forward to the relaxing pace of the weekend, so I don't want to have to start overplanning that as well. I am just looking for some hints to survive untill Monday!

 

[logansmummy]

Muscle weighs more that Fat.......don't get discouraged!!!! Your body has to make the adjustment....go by the way your clothes fit......Your doing great!!!

 

[logansmummy]

Spinach salad, grilled chicken, water and yogurt...getting a little bored with my food choices.

Just wondering if any of you had some tasty dishes to share!

OK I have some great recipes for you.....

1. any flavor rice cake-1 tablespoon natural peanut butter-slice 1/2 banana place atop and eat up. Very filling, great breakfast lots of water.....

2. Wheat Pasta-large can crushed tomatoes-garlic-shallot-evoo-1 whole bag baby spinich-sliced turkey sausage....YUMMY and Delicious--it makes alot so watch your portiong about 1 1/2 cups should be your serving.

3. Salad w/ turkery burger(cooked on grill is just delicious) chopped on top w/ 1 hard boiled egg/ sprinkle a little 1% cheese and any light dressing. Yummy & filling.

4. flat-out wheat bread-- place on foil(spray foil lightly w/ pam) spread tomatoes chopped and sprinkle w/ fat free cheese, and top w/ grilled chix and veggies. put in oven or toaster oven bake until cooked. light and yummy fake out pizza.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Hello all, I just wanted to let you know that my BRAND NEW lap top up and died on me! We are now using our old desk top computer that has a really really bad fan in it, so every once in a while you have to take it apart and hit it to make it stop making that half dead car reving up noise! We are sending the lap top out tomorrow (Monday) and it should take about 10-14 days so I won't be able to come on the computer 10 times a day whenver I want like I was able to before... On Monday/Tuesday morning everyone can still send me their weight loss, and I'll do my best to get on and post them ASAP.

BTW - Went out to dinner last night, and did NOT cheat! It was very tempting since the other couple got this amazing looking pistachio ice cream cake, and DH got a great looking chocolate cake. There was bread on the table the whole time, as well as clams casino that we were all sharing, but I was good and didn't have any! As of my weight in this morning, I'm at my lowest weight!

Hope everyone had a great weekend, and an even better week!

Together We Can Do This!​

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[tchrrx]

If there's anything you need me to do while your computer is being repaired, just let me know. I'd be happy to help in any way that I can.

 

[OU1247]

Well I am joining this group.
I've never been very heavy but I've never been skinny.

I am also very short for my age. My trip is in July so I would like to be down to 130 by then. Any more than that I don't think I would feel right. Currently I am 141 so here I go.

I have cut back on food portion sizes and I am walking on my tread mill and while my kids are at swim practice I am walking.

So that's my story.

 

[bebelle]

I know that some of you had 10 pound loses last week. How did you do it? I have cut back on my food intake, increased my water consumption and I am doing aerobic exercising atleast 30 minutes a day along with pilates. I have stopped eating after 7:00 PM. I have only lost 3 pounds since 01/03. What am I missing?

 

[tchrrx]

I know that some of you had 10 pound loses last week. How did you do it? I have cut back on my food intake, increased my water consumption and I am doing aerobic exercising atleast 30 minutes a day along with pilates. I have stopped eating after 7:00 PM. I have only lost 3 pounds since 01/03. What am I missing?

I think that some of it has to do with what your beginning weight was. Please also remember that it's better to have it come off slowly and stay off than it is to come off rapidly and then come back on. It sounds to me like you're doing a great job!

 

[jenne]

You shouldn't be disappointed with 3 pounds a week. That is 3 pounds less than you weighed last week. Pick up three pounds of butter and remind yourself that this weight is no longer on your body.

Studies show that the more steady your weight loss is (1-2 pounds a week), the more likely you are to maintain it.
Congrats on your progress!

 

[mollyseven]

Hi all.
I haven't logged on yet.
I decided as of Jan. 3rd that I have to cut out carbs....not all of course cause all fruit and veggie have carbs...even nuts have carbs.
I go to the Y Tues/Thurs/Fri and swim with a masters competitive team on Mon.Wed and Sat. and still!!!! struggle with being about 25lbs overweight.
For me I know that it all comes down to "what" I eat and not amounts. Well I suppose a slight bit of amounts but in reality I cannot eat carbs (bread/crackers/cereal/chips) and maintain a decent weight. I have put it off and now have been on my carb restricted diet since Jan. 3....a week and a half and am down 8 lbs. Once I decide to do it It just comes off.
I started with eating cottage cheese for breakfast...I put on pieces of cantelope (yes high in carbs) and grapes with a few cashews on top. This fills me up ...with a coffee. I have another coffee mid morning and I am good.
This is all after an hour swim or an hour at the gym.
I have been buying a few atkins bars here or there...the coconut chocolate ones and have one either in mid afternoon or evening as a treat. They taste like a bounty bar to me and I love them. I also bought a 4 pack of atkins shakes and have had them for a couple lunches when I was out and didn't want to eat out.
It definitely requires more planning and more eating in but I totally know it's the only way for me to go. I also gave up chocolate until I can get this under control....I have a total issue with chocolate so I have to obstain for now.
We are going to disney in 6 sleeps so I know I will have to be careful not to go totally off the wagon (it's just a 4 day trip) so that I can stay on track when I get home. I want to be back at goal for my March trip. ...53 days away when the WHOLE family goes...I have some small shorts I want to be able to wear again.....Plus I know I will cut time off my swimming.
Win Win.
Good luck to all in their quest to find what works for them.
I totally understand.

 

[OU1247]

Water is the key.
I do so much better M-F because i have a Ozarka Water Cooler in my classroom.
I hate drinking water out of a glass but when I refill my bottles at school I do so much better.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Hey all I'm back with a new lap top... kinda. See, my parents go to Florida for the month of Jan every year, and I wasn't aware of the fact that they have another set of lap tops that they just leave down there (must be nice to be so rich ) Anywho, DH and I went over to their place and got both of their lap tops, and we are both in bed and using them.... it would be ok if it weren't only 7.30! Anyway, I'll be here to add up all the weight loss, so send them to me! Either here, or on my email address - sharpparties@aol.com

If you do send them to my aol address, just make sure to leave your disboards sn.

Together We Can Do This!​

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