Losing weight for Mickey

[PEANUT1]

Peanut1 check out the Atkins site. There is a page that shows you what you can eat for each level. We found that if we keep the carbs between 20 and 30 a day that we lose between 2-3 lbs a week. We have had times of no loosing and getting really frustrated. Just push on through it. Sometimes having a higher carb day helps restart the loss. Also if you join the forums on atkins there is a ton of advice and recipes. We eat vegies and some fruit in our yogurt. Carbmaster tropical fruit yogurt has a banana taste with pineapples chunks. Yummy! You can eat berries when you get past induction but have to be very careful with sugar count. Sugar alcohols will not count as carbs from what I have read. So I was able to have french toast for dinner with low carb bread and sugar free mrs.buttersworth maple syrup. Once we reach our goals I think that we will stick with some of the items that we use now. To keep our sugar and weight down. Diabetes runs in my family and I do not want it! Like I mentioned before we are doing a tweaked atkins type of a diet. Folling their guidelines to an extent Then doing our own thing too.

thanks..anytime I hear the work Atkins I cringe but I'll check it out.

I've been doing WW for a week (at home) and so far so good..3.5 pounds gone. I guess about 17 more to go I didn't cut carbs at all..just tried to eat less of them and choose better carbs liked baked sweet potoatoes and fruits and vegetables rather than pasta and bread. I have started really loving chick peas..they are good with everything and loaded with nutrition.

 

[kycanonist]

WW is just so good for helping you make a lifestyle change and not just get the weight off, kwim?

I think that 3.5 lbs is GREAT!

Another suggestion given to me by my MD... weigh daily not weekly. That will give you a sense of where you are. If you realize that you'll go up and down during the week, it will be fine, but it gives you a good idea of when you've eaten too much and what you need to do to change it.

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

I have a friend that has introduced me to Green smoothies. I hate veggies so at first I wasn't so sure but they are actually really good. In a blender I mix a medium banana, 1/2 c of fresh berries(blueberries and strawberries), a large kale leaf and about 1/2 water. If you can get beyond the color, the flavor is really good. About 150 calories. It's really filling, too. I use it as a mid day snack. Not the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup that I really want but it'll do.

 

[Jengonz1982]

Lost another 2 pounds! Soooo happy!
I'm drinking my Shakeology shakes daily and I LOVE them. When I'm craving chocolate I just mix up a shake and I'm good to go

 

[hellaine]

generic-meds-store. com usually deliver orders in a couple of days, I don't think it's a problem. I received my order from UK, everything was discreet and items arrived save so don't worry about it

do they sell generic or original reductil?

 

[Lambertt]

You really going to perform a good job because people have less concentration about these animals.... I hope will chase your target in a very efficient manner..

 

[kittycat7]

do they sell generic or original reductil?

hellaine, original Reductil is not manufactured anymore as it has been taken off the market. only generic Reductil can be found in online pharmacies as India is legally allowed to produce generic medicines. so www.generic-meds-store.com sells generic reductil manufactured in India and these are the only genuine pills

 

[Ms.Organization]

Start Weight: 366.6lbs
Current Weight: 352.8lbs

Total Weight Loss So Far: 13.8lbs

 

[disneyquestions]

Went to the gym this morning at 5am!!!! Wooo hoooo

 

[moonbabe]

Hi all - I have been enjoying this thread and thought it might be a good way to get me back on track. Here's some info:

Name: Jeni
Age: 41
Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI
Type of diet: low calorie diet
Excercise: treadmill, weights, bike, etc
Start date of diet: July 2010
Goal: size 12-14
Weight at start of diet: 312
Weight loss to date: 20 lbs

I started this journey last summer after a trip to Cedar Point in which I couldn't fit on most of the rides - very depressing and embarassing! I was doing great and lost about 35 lbs by October, but then got off track. I only go to the gym about once a week and am not careful about my eating at all. I have gained back about 15 lbs. Today is the day I am going to start over!
I have found that tracking my food and excercise on Spark People (have a moble app for my blackberry) really helped me in the past. I want to try to stay around 1200 cal and get back to working out 5 days/week. I guess those workout clothes that have been languishing in my trunk will finally get some use tonight!

My next trip is in Dec 2011 and I want to only take up 1 seat on the bus when I go!

 

[Cupmom]

Time to bump up this thread!!

 

[katrina1122]

I'm using myfitnesspal.com also an app on Iphone and Droid.

It's wonderful, type in your height, weight, activity level and weight loss goal per week and it gives you how many calories you should eat in a day. Then as you track your food by meal it tracks for you. If you do exercise it adds more calories to make up for the used energy. Then when you close your log for the day it tells you what you'll weigh in 5 weeks if you do the same every day.

I've lost 17 pounds in 2 months-ish. Gained a few due to holiday/weddings, then lost easily again.

Eat what you want, how you want, but you see how each choice affects you...calories, fiber, sugar, etc, so maybe next time you'll make a healthier choice.

I've got my DH on it as of this week and a great friend is too. It works sort of like facebook as far as friends, but there's also a great forum like disboards too.

 

[judypriv]

I'm in too. I was here but then got pregnant so left but baby is 10 weeks old so I'm back too. Hubby and I went on a eating spree after baby so we're both porkers. We are now offically on the diet bandwagon.

 

[*Seanaci*]

Jumping in! Going to Disneyland in Dec 2012. Started wearing a step counter last month...and decided toward the end of the month to "walk" to Disneyland to keep me motivated. I keep the "miles" updated in my siggy.

Name: Seanaci
Age: 31
Location: Denver, CO
Type of diet: low cal, portion control
Excercise: treadmill, WAH DVD's
Start date of diet: June 2011
Goal: down to at least 200lbs by our trip
Weight at start of diet: 265
Weight loss to date: 5

 

[judypriv]

I guess I ought to do the list thingy:
Name: Judy
Age: 37
Location: Smithville, NJ
Type of diet: low carb, healthy foods
Excercise: chasing kids and new baby
Start date of diet: July 6, 2011
Goal: 120 lbs.
Weight at start of diet: 186
Weight loss to date: 2

 

[moepanz]

OK (deep breath) I am in. Husband just threw out a challenge in a very loving and supportive way we both need to lose weight) he says "you want to go back to Disney in Dec? We need to lose 50lbs". So here it goes.

Name: Maureen
Age:41
Location: Long Island
Type of diet: not sure yet
exercise: walking/gym
Start date 7/12/2011
Goal weight for now 242 overall 150.
Weight at start of the dietGLUP) 292
weight loss so far 0.

I have put on 85lbs in the last 2 years. I am a stress eater and their has been a ton of stress here. (lost my mom along with other family illnesses/issues)

So that's it! I put it out there, I guess that is a start.

 

[NOLAdisneymom]

Name: Angela
Age: 34
Location: Near New Orleans, LA
Type of diet: low calorie diet
Start date of diet: July 7, 2011
Goal: size 10
Goal weight: 145
Weight at start of diet: 192
Weight loss to date: 5.8 lbs

Hi everyone, this is the most awesome thread! Last week I went to see my dr about pain in knees and ankles. He told me (not in these words) that I'm 40lbs. overweight and I'd be surprised how much relief I'd get if I "took the load off". Joint issues run in my family, as do bone issues, so I thought I should get serious here. For my height, weight and exercise levels he suggested 1200cals a day. Since last Thursday (day of the appt) Ive stayed under 1200 each day except Sunday, and have lost nearly 6 lbs! It's so hard though, not to grab a cookie, or some chips. I've been inspired by this thread to keep trying!

I just want to add - I'm writing down everything I put in my mouth, and it's amazing how aware it makes you of what you eat. I list the amount of calories next to each entry and thats an easy way for me to keep up with my daily intake.

Also, we are heading to Disney on Nov 11 this year, and I'd really like to be at least 20lbs lighter!

 

[*tinker*bell*]

I'll join in!

Name: Lorena
Age:21... 22 in 12 days
Location: Vancouver
Type of diet: low calorie
exercise: walking
Start date: July 5, 2011
Goal weight: overall 145, but short term is to be 195~ish by my trip in 69 days
Weight at start of the diet: 240 lbs
weight loss so far: 13 (so 227 atm )

Hey! I have recently put on a lot of weight a couple years ago I lost almost all of the extra weight I had, then was in a car accident, and then was diagnosed with cancer, so life has thrown me a few curve balls. The steroids and other meds that were given along with the Chemo I did really made me pack on the pounds, so I want to be under 200lbs by the time I go away! I am trying to get back to my old routine of walking for 4 hours a day, so far I do a short walk in the afternoon and a longer one in the evening, going to try to add a morning one too! I will be counting my calories as I cannot eat any vitamin k at the moment (that's pretty much all green stuff and a few other things)

Love this thread for some inspiration

 

[Ms.Organization]

Start Weight: 366.6lbs
Current Weight: 347.7lbs

Total Weight Loss So Far: 18.9lbs

Leaving soon ... still want to lose more ... gotta get out and walk more!!

 

[DisneyMike78]

I am trying to lose 60lbs by our December trip, I hope I can do it. Honestly any loss will be great even better if we can reach our goals. I'm at 290 now, just started yesterday. Doing a low cal diet and using Livestrong for tracking my intake and fitness burn. She is using myfitnesspal.com. but to repect her I decided to use another as to not mistakenly see her stuff. Good luck to the rest of you.