Losing weight for Mickey

[angiepangie8]

Wow Stitch Lover! Congratulations on such a great accomplishment!!!! You have done a great job maintaining your weight too. You really our an inspiration. Wecome the group!


Thanks everyone for the well wishes for my neck! I appreciate it. Unfortunately I am out of commission today as well. In fact I'm not sure that I see myself working out this week at all. If it continues I may have to go to the doctor which I really didn't want to do. I'm a SAHM, but if was working outside the home I for sure would have had to call off these last two days. That will teach me to keep bowling with a sore neck! I will still stick to the WW points plan this week and will just have to weigh in next Monday or when I am up to going back to the gym.

Have a nice day everyone!!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Ok, what is going on here people - this is the first time since I started this on Jan 2nd that this thread has been on the second page!! I hope no one is giving up! Come on all - lets get going!!

Together We Can Do This!​

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[SharpMomOfTwo]

Heres a recipe that I haven't made yet, but its sounds YUMMY!

Creamy Curried Veggies​

Serves: 4

Rich and full of flavor, this dish is at its best when served over rice.


INGREDIENTS
1 large onion, sliced
2-6 cloves garlic, minced
1-3 large carrots, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium potato, cubed
1-1/2 cups cauliflower florets, sliced
6-8 mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 cup coconut milk or soy milk
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup peas
3 tbsp Braggs or soy sauce

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onions, garlic, and carrots in oil on medium-high heat until the onions become translucent. Add the vegetables, curry, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne, stirring often so they don't stick to the pan, cooking for 2-4 minutes.
2. Add the milk, cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork.
3. Stir in the peas and Braggs (or soy sauce), and cook uncovered on medium-high heat stirring constantly until the liquid has thickened.
2. Serve over rice or noodles.

Note: you can use whatever vegetables you have kicking around (e.g., spinach, kale, green onions).

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 290.5
Fat: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Protein: 8 g

Together We Can Do This!


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[DoryDays]

Hey does anyone watch that show on BBC America called You are what you Eat??? It's so great! This lady gillian mckeith really tells it like it is and she has actually made me realize what damage you can do to your body with food! I went on her website and she has a whole nutrition plan layed out. I was thinking of trying it for 8 weeks as a jump starter cause the people on the show lose 2 or 3 stones!! Anyone tried this??

 

[angiepangie8]

Hi all!!
Angie- sorry about your neck!! My mom actually hurt her neck over the summer and for about 3 days it kept getting worse and then she went to the doctor and they said to take aleve and use ice. unfortunatly that is aparently a slow muscle to heal! Hope it gets better soon!
I'll be weighing in on thursday to see my progress...hopefully!
Keep up the great work!!!

Thanks again.

I finally decided to go see a doctor after 3 days of pain. I may have been making a mistake by putting heat on it instead of ice. I'll have to see what she says. It felt like it was getting better yesterday but then again I could barely get out of bed and when I did it was very painful .
I really am bummed I haven't been able excersise or weigh in!

Welcome newcommers!!!
and good luck to all with the weightloss!!!

 

[Jazmine8]

Hey does anyone watch that show on BBC America called You are what you Eat??? It's so great! This lady gillian mckeith really tells it like it is and she has actually made me realize what damage you can do to your body with food! I went on her website and she has a whole nutrition plan layed out. I was thinking of trying it for 8 weeks as a jump starter cause the people on the show lose 2 or 3 stones!! Anyone tried this??

Can you post a link to the website? I'm interested in the plan and if you try it let us know how you're doing with it okay

Thanks again.
I finally decided to go see a doctor after 3 days of pain. I may have been making a mistake by putting heat on it instead of ice. I'll have to see what she says. It felt like it was getting better yesterday but then again I could barely get out of bed and when I did it was very painful .
I really am bummed I haven't been able excersise or weigh in!
Welcome newcommers!!!
and good luck to all with the weightloss!!!

Angie so sorry about the neck. Now mine too hurts but I think it's because of the way I've slept. It's been hurting since I woke up Monday. Your doc may prescribe ice for it instead of the heat. I learned that when I was in a car accident about 2 yrs ago. But the heat feels better than ice but I got used to it. I've been dong nothing about my neck but I should ice it down tonite.
Welcome to all the newbies

 

[Mel2421]

I wanted to share a way I lost weight. I went from 170 to 145 in about 4 months. I am a teacher who has lunch duty all the time. I get one week off a month. So this is what I do. I drink one LOW CARB (that is the key) slimfast for breakfast. About mid morning I have a banana. Around 11:30 I have about 2 oz. of Mountain Trail Mix from Walmart. It has almonds, cashews peanut and m&m's and raisins. Who said losing weight had to be boring. Then around 12:30 I have another Low Carb slimfast. Then around 1:30 I have an apple or an orange. I was a person who thought a fruit serving was a bowl of fruit loops I never really ate fresh fruit. Of couse I drink water. Then after school 3 times a week I work out 30 minutes on the treamill using a fat burn or weightloss program. Most treadmills have these built in. What a difference, I went from a size 12 directly to a size 8 completely skipping size 10 then about 1 month after that I went down to a six. It is amazing to look at myself in the mirror. I look so young. I will turn 40 this may. I also use to suffer from back pain and I do not anymore. I forgot to tell you that you eat a regular dinner. With bread and dessert if you want. But after following the day diet for several weeks. Your appetite simply lessens and you just cannot eat what you use to. Very easy diet because you get m&m's every day and still eat what you like for dinner. The key is the automation. Some people get bored eating the same thing day after day, but the experts say automation is the key. Also I forgot to add that weekends you can eat what you want in moderation. Like I said when you start to fit in cute little jeans again, that 3rd and 4th piece of pizza you use to eat. You will not even care.
Good luck to all.
Size 6 going in June to WDW

 

[kellermomof3]

Hey, I want to join!!!

My stats...

Diet: Low-Carb
Excercise: walking and weight lifting
Start date of diet: 1/1/08
Goal: 165
Weight at start of diet: 225
Weight loss to date: 10 pounds

We have planned a road trip for June'08 and I want to feel "comfortable" driving for 19 hrs.

The low-carb plan works best for me...I have PCOS and keeping sugar out of my system makes me feel sooo much better. I still have problems losing. My husband has been doing Atkins since Oct and has lost over 50lbs!!! I know I'm not going to drop it that fast, but I'm setting small goals for myself and trying to reach those.

 

[Jazmine8]

Mel2421, how long did it take you to do this?When did you start and end? Sounds just like the slimfast commerical for sure Have you called them to tell them you did everything like the commercial says and are a real example of their program? I think I would starve doing this, but then again maybe not. Also have you continued to do this and if not how have you maintained your weightloss? Oh never mind the timeframe I re-read your post and you already said 4 months.

 

[angiepangie8]

Wow Melissa!
Way to go!!!

 

[Mel2421]

At first you are hungry, thats were the fruit comes in. Whole pieces of fresh fruit are pretty filling. If you try it and are still to hungry add another piece of fruit. Or substitute the trail mix with cracker sandwiches. I am actually still doing this to maintain on some days when I am more hungry, I substitute the shake for a grilled chicken salad. Listen to your body, don't suffer that is the key.

 

[mickeyfan1226]

Well down 1 more lb.
Stitch Lover, I loved your story. Mine is a lot like it. When we decided to go to WDW I made myself and my girls a promise. That promise was I would be able to ride the rides with them. I was always very uncomfortable in the rides because the restraints did not fit. I also wanted to be able to sit on the plane comfortably. I had a year to that. I started at 265. When Nov. 2007 got here I had lost 35. I got on the plane and was happy when I sat down in the seat and could leave the armrest down and not pinch my hips off. I knew then That I had kept that promise because if I could fit into those small plane seats that I would fit into the rides also. We went on practically every ride together . I have a long way to go to get the goal weight but I have a 1 1/2 to do it. I am determined to get there.
This site is a very good support team.

 

[mickeyfan1226]

my tickers are not showing up. HELP

 

[tmatthews]

Weigh in tomorrow for school contest! I think I am down another pound !!! Still working out everyday ....but OT my DD16 was diagnosed w/ mono yesterday so a lot of stress there!! I feel so bad for her b/c she has been complaining for awhile and being tired but I was chalking it up to late nights, computer, etc! Now she is complaining about left side hurting which is where her spleen is. DEAR LORD!!!! Than my son is supposed to start K next year but he is having some difficulties w/ speech, fine motor, and attention. so.... stay away from the chips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Weigh in tomorrow for school contest! I think I am down another pound !!! Still working out everyday ....but OT my DD16 was diagnosed w/ mono yesterday so a lot of stress there!! I feel so bad for her b/c she has been complaining for awhile and being tired but I was chalking it up to late nights, computer, etc! Now she is complaining about left side hurting which is where her spleen is. DEAR LORD!!!! Than my son is supposed to start K next year but he is having some difficulties w/ speech, fine motor, and attention. so.... stay away from the chips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh hunny, sit down, take a deep breath, and pop a tic tac! So sorry to hear about your daughter having mono - thats terrible! I don't have any words of wisdom there, just do whatever the Dr says, and keep her rested. As far as your son, don't sweat it, I'm sure he will be up to "par" soon - hes a boy, and probally just needs a little more time to mature. I can understand the eating under stress thing - I'm having a major family crisis right now, and over the weekend I had 1.5 cans of pepsi - and for what?? Like Pepsi is going to make me feel better - I don't think so!

Together We Can Do This!

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[angiepangie8]

Well the doctor said I have artheritis of the neck! Yipes! Ok now I feel old. She also said this makes it easier for me to strain it. So she gave me muscle relaxants to take at night and told me to stretch a little throughout the day. She said I can start doing cardio when ever i feel up to it but to be cautious about weights. Oh and heat is good too.
the nurse weighed me in at 153 so when i get time i will track that.. Hurray that's nine pounds lost so far!!!
I'm off to DS's Valentines Day Party.

Bye for now

 

[Mel2421]

My husband read an article about turmeric I believe it is found in curry. You can get it a vitamin shops, it is suppose to help with arthritis and psoriasis.

Hope this helps. I have been taking it for a month and it helps with inflammation.

 

[angiepangie8]

Jazmine8 DD loves your avatar she says she used to have a tatoo like that!

 

[Jazmine8]

Thanks angiepangie8! There's a lady on Ebay that makes tattoos of anything you like. She basically does nail decals but I think she may do others as well. Also Avery may sell paper that can be ran thru a regular color printer to make your own temporary tattoos. I can't wait to get to DTD so I can buy things you can't really find on online or that are way over priced like the laughingplace

 

[rumrunnergirl]

I'm in!

Name: Melanie
Age: 46
Location: Southwest FL
Type of diet: Low-Carb
Excercise: Treadmill - 1 hr 3 times per week for now. Later I will add crunches and free weights.
Start date of diet: 1/7/08
Goal: 140
Weight at start of diet: 188
Weight loss to date: 15 pounds

I have tried everything under the sun to get back to my pre-preggo weight since I had my DD almost 9 years ago. I ballooned! LOL I did get back to 162 and of course immediately got PG with my son.

Anyway, I have been going to the YMCA for years and have been unable to get under 184. I finally decided to try Atkins and WOW! The weight is dropping off! I am so excited to finally be on the "other side" of 180. I am not losing for Mickey though. I am losing for myself and to be healthy and set a good example for my kids, and I want to get back into my old clothes! For Atkins, I am sticking with the Induction Phase for now (20 carbs or under per day). I write EVERYTHING down, and measure/weigh on Monday (after I get home from the gym of course!) It is so great not to be hungry all the time.

And - don't forget your ground flaxseed on those salads.