Panama Canal Weight Loss/Weight Maintenance Motivation Group

[LindaBabe]

That's right! I made homemade lasagna today. I made a couple modifications: whole wheat pasta and half ground turkey instead of all ground beef or sausage. I will eat a VERY small piece but will also eat a salad. I will decline the bread although I LOVE bread. I usually don't make a salad but thanks to the ladies commenting on the lack of veggies, I made one and I'm going to eat and enjoy it! I also bought some carrots, celery, and cucumbers to snack on. So, another way this thread is helping me out.

VERY GOOD! That's EXACTLY the strategy I use - plus I stuff my sauce with extra veggies, and ALWAYS skip the bread with a high carb entree. AND good that you bought the veggies - let's face it every little bit helps toward the what is it? 6 or 8 servings of veggies we're supposed to consume in a day.

I think I will check into the dancing game then, according to the link you provided I could burn up to 400+ calories an hour! That works for me, even at half that amount I would be happy! I love Aerosmith too I used to see them every year that they came around. They have some great music to groove to!


Yes, it was my idea for the journal, and I am glad to have helped I have definitely benefited from it. I love salad, so lucky for me I usually get veggies in every day, though I could stand to eat more I am sure. But just seeing it written down and having others point out things that could help me out is invaluable

Cheerio,

Holly

I think ANYTHING that get's us moving is a good thing! And bright Idea for the journal.

The key is: if you want to eat it -- eat it. Don't deprive yourself of something you love. Have a bagel, just have one and not two. Have pizza, but have one slice and some salad.

Don't deprive yourself of the things you enjoy or whatever diet you are on won't last.

Boy, how RIGHT you are! I LOVE my treats - they are just very few and far between, now.


Today,

Snack before gym - cheese stick, glass of water

Breakfast
eggs, bacon, whole wheat flat, and salad (hungry)

Lunch
leftover chicken casserole, salad, glass of water

Snack
5 almonds, glass of water

Supper
Homemade pizza with whole wheat crust, homemade sauce from Tuesday, and a ton of veggies, salad, water
1 small piece of dove dark chocolate.

 

[Aunt KatKat]

I think I will check into the dancing game then, according to the link you provided I could burn up to 400+ calories an hour! That works for me, even at half that amount I would be happy! I love Aerosmith too I used to see them every year that they came around. They have some great music to groove to!

Yes, it was my idea for the journal, and I am glad to have helped I have definitely benefited from it. I love salad, so lucky for me I usually get veggies in every day, though I could stand to eat more I am sure. But just seeing it written down and having others point out things that could help me out is invaluable

Cheerio,

Holly

First thank you Lindababe for the mention of protein/veggie lack there of. You were on my mind when I did my shopping and dc are practicing reading snacking on grapes.

Holly,

Dancing is great excercise. When my dc were very young we would put on fast dance music and dance all around the house. It was so fun!

Katherine

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Hey guys I had a little idea and wanted to see if anyone else was interesting in participating. I thought I could make a spreadsheet to keep track of all of our goals and progress. It could look something like this:

I can add anything else you guys want in there like separate columns for each week that show the amount lost and the new weight...just let me know if you are interested! I will post a new one every Tuesday after people give me there new weigh ons on Monday

Cheerio,

Holly

 

[carmie3377]

Love this idea Holly! THANK YOU!

Here is my journal for today:
Exercise: 35 minutes on the elliptical, 20 minutes of strength training/resistance of arm exercises, 20 minutes of stationary bike

Breakfast: Special K w/skim milk
Snack: Banana w/peanut butter
Lunch: Mini whole wheat bagel sandwich with 3 thins slices of turkey and a sprinkling of graded cheddar; fiber one key lime pie yogurt (50 calories of goodness!)
Snack: carrots and 1/2 cucumber
Dinner: Small serving of lasagna, salad with low calorie poppyseed dressing, and 1 piece of garlic bread (oops I cheated after saying I wouldn't)

I know I keep forgetting to list beverages and this is what I drink throughout the day: crystal light and Diet Dr. Pepper. So minimal calories in the CL (some say 0, others say 5 cal/serving) and 0 calories from the Diet DP. I know, I know, I need more water

 

[carmie3377]

Okay ladies, whose taking their vitamins? I'm just as guilty as the next person but I'm trying to get into the routine of taking them with my dinner. The trainers at 24 Hour Fitness and DH have both told me the importance of vitamins so I'm going to try to stick with it. My problem is if I take them w/o eating enough, I get very sick to my stomach.

So, I'm taking a Woman's Multivitamin and 2 calcium tabs each day. Gotta keep the bones strong too so I can travel the world with DH when I'm a old lady

 

[JenKatt]

Holly,
That's awesome. It's what I'm trying to get jeff to do for the cruise website. If you want, PM him about it (tigfanjeff)

Jen

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Good evening ladies

Ok, so for starters I bought the Just Dance wii game...AND IT'S AWESOME!!! I did half an hour of dancing and was sweating and huffing and puffing! My friend and I did it together and we both agree it is definitely the most fun way to lose weight!

And here is todays rundown:
1 cup cheerios w 1/2 cup skim milk
salad: lettuce, carrots, .5oz cheese, 2tbsp lt ital dressing, 1/2 pita pocket
100 calorie apple/caramel snack
5pt WW Meal- pepperoni pizza minis, .5oz grated cheese
1 square of lindt touch of sea salt dark chocolate
2pt fiber plus chocolate peanut butter bar

By the way, I just bought those fiber plus bars tonight, they are by kellogg. It was very tasty and has 9 grams of fiber, which is great since I know a lot of people have a hard time getting enough.

JenKatt: Do you think he would like to just handle it on his own or should I work on it myself? I don't want to step on his toes, but I would be willing to take it on and maintain it

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LADIES

Cheerio,

Holly

 

[JenKatt]

I don't know Holly. He would have to put it up on the site, but once it's up I think you could probably maintain it.
I'll ask him tomorrow.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

That's right! I made homemade lasagna today. I made a couple modifications: whole wheat pasta and half ground turkey instead of all ground beef or sausage. I will eat a VERY small piece but will also eat a salad. I will decline the bread although I LOVE bread. I usually don't make a salad but thanks to the ladies commenting on the lack of veggies, I made one and I'm going to eat and enjoy it! I also bought some carrots, celery, and cucumbers to snack on. So, another way this thread is helping me out.

You guys are doing amazing, I do think being orginized and motivated is they key!

I tend to have ready meals a lot, I know not NEARLY as healthy as say the above. But I accepted years ago that Im a greedy person(obviously) so if I make home made I eat tooooo much, the same reason I NEVER go to buffets(even on the magic)

Hope it all goes good over the weekend, it tough over the weekend.

 

[poohs4me]

Okay ladies, whose taking their vitamins? I'm just as guilty as the next person but I'm trying to get into the routine of taking them with my dinner. The trainers at 24 Hour Fitness and DH have both told me the importance of vitamins so I'm going to try to stick with it. My problem is if I take them w/o eating enough, I get very sick to my stomach.

So, I'm taking a Woman's Multivitamin and 2 calcium tabs each day. Gotta keep the bones strong too so I can travel the world with DH when I'm a old lady

I take Flinstone vitamins! My doctor said they are ok and I like the taste of them well except for the grape.

BTW, I made it through my bagel scare. I thought it would be a lot harder then it was. Awhile ago I was working out with a personal trainer and they told me to give Luna bars a try and I find they work well in a pinch.

 

[Tami0220]

I love the chart! I lost a pound this week. My weigh ins are on Tues or Wed. I'm doing a low carb/high protein diet. It was hard when I started but I'm down 35 lbs last year and want to be down another 30-35 this year. Looking forward to this board. PS I still have the hot rose two piece formal available for anyone who wants it. It is a 15/16 and I will mail it to you. If it doesnt work for you give it to some one else. Would it be better if I posted a photo of it? The black one went quick and the recipient says it fits like a glove I cant wait to see her in it.

 

[KayR]

Well I just managed to fasten my belt up another notch! Hopefully I can get into my other jeans soon

I am doing the Belly Fat Cure by Jorge Cruise (thought the name was appropriate).

Basically avoid as much sugar as possible - I found it amazing how much sugar is in things that you don't realize! Limit carbs, but have whole wheat carbs instead of white where possible. It means I can eat reasonably normally - still have bread, pasta etc (within moderation). I get sugar free chocolate and candies for the times when I need to indulge my sweet tooth.

I won't necessarily post everyday, but this was my food journal for yesterday

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs

Snack: Cubes of cheese

Lunch: Homemade cream of carrot soup (still have some more left for today! yum!). 2 squares of sugar free chocolate

3 pm Snack: String Cheese

5pm: 4 sugar free licorice chewy pastilles

Dinner: Grilled chicken breast with cabbage, Chocolate Toffee Nut bar (sugar free again)

Drinks: Tea with milk, water

No exercise for me - kids are off school and I spent the whole day filing and archiving. Yuck!

-Kay

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Morning ladies

Hope everyone is having a good one so far Just checking in to give everyone the motivation to eat healthy, get in some exercise if only for a few minutes and have a great day!

RAH RAH SIS BOOM BAH!!!!

Hope that gives everyone the motivation to get through today!

Cheerio,

Holly

 

[Tami0220]

Well I just managed to fasten my belt up another notch! Hopefully I can get into my other jeans soon

I am doing the Belly Fat Cure by Jorge Cruise (thought the name was appropriate).

Basically avoid as much sugar as possible - I found it amazing how much sugar is in things that you don't realize! Limit carbs, but have whole wheat carbs instead of white where possible. It means I can eat reasonably normally - still have bread, pasta etc (within moderation). I get sugar free chocolate and candies for the times when I need to indulge my sweet tooth.

I won't necessarily post everyday, but this was my food journal for yesterday

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs

Snack: Cubes of cheese

Lunch: Homemade cream of carrot soup (still have some more left for today! yum!). 2 squares of sugar free chocolate

3 pm Snack: String Cheese

5pm: 4 sugar free licorice chewy pastilles

Dinner: Grilled chicken breast with cabbage, Chocolate Toffee Nut bar (sugar free again)

Drinks: Tea with milk, water

No exercise for me - kids are off school and I spent the whole day filing and archiving. Yuck!

-Kay

You sound like me, I LOVE SWEETS! Those sugar free chocolates are the best!

I wont post everyday either. Maybe once a week with my progress. We are all going to be beautiful!! Not that we arent already....

 

[mom4mad]

Well I am thinking about the fact that I need to lose weight. My husband's 20 year class reunion is in August, and our Panama Canal cruise in January. I am also sitting here eating ice cream while I write this, so that gives you an idea of how it is going.

 

[Aunt KatKat]

I got my workout in yesterday and today. I made myself eat yogurt and two nectarines (thanks Linda).

I'll skip tomorrow and do my reg. Saturday work out.

Katherine

 

[catwoman25]

Hey guys I had a little idea and wanted to see if anyone else was interesting in participating. I thought I could make a spreadsheet to keep track of all of our goals and progress. It could look something like this:

I can add anything else you guys want in there like separate columns for each week that show the amount lost and the new weight...just let me know if you are interested! I will post a new one every Tuesday after people give me there new weigh ons on Monday

Cheerio,

Holly

Could you add me goal 135 current weight 149lbs. Thanks

 

[Disneymoon0909]

catwoman25: i would be happy to add you to my chart if you can, let me know updates on monday and i will report every tuesday!

ANYONE ELSE WHO IS INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE WEIGHT LOSS CHART

Please tell me your starting weight and your goal. I will make the first chart this weekend and Post on Tuesday when I get everyones updates

Ok, now on to todays journal:

FOOD:
100 calorie high fiber english muffin with 1tbsp of pb
6 pieces of assorted melon
salad: lettuce, carrots, celery, .5oz of cheese, 2tbsp of light ital dressing, 1/2 pita pocket
60 calorie jello pudding
5pt WW meal- turkey with stuffing and veggies
3pt WW snack- choc chip cookie dough sundae
100 calorie cheez-its

EXERCISE:
I did 30 minutes of the Just Dance game soooo fun!

Hope everyone else had a successful day...I had a big craving today but managed to curb it The husband and I are going to the Vermont house for the weekend and I tend to overindulge there so this will be a big test. I am going to try and pack as much food with me so I am not tempted to eat out, but we will be going to my favorite sandwich shop and I am hoping that I can behave. What would be healthier in your opinion? Tuna and pickles on honey oat bread, or ham, swiss, lettuce and mayo on honey oat bread? Thanks ladies! Have a great weekend!!!

Cheerio,

Holly

 

[sumeto]

Hey guys I had a little idea and wanted to see if anyone else was interesting in participating. I thought I could make a spreadsheet to keep track of all of our goals and progress. It could look something like this:

I can add anything else you guys want in there like separate columns for each week that show the amount lost and the new weight...just let me know if you are interested! I will post a new one every Tuesday after people give me there new weigh ons on Monday

Cheerio,

Holly

Hi, my name is Suzan and I'm a Foodaholic..
I started my diet on 1-6-10, my moto is -"Loose to Cruise"!
My start weight was 237, my goal is 135. I have a cruise on 1-6-11 (PC) & 8-30-11 (Alaska).
I also will be having a visit with my DD & DGD in July. My DGD will be two and I want to be able to run around with her. This will be the 2nd time I will have seen her. They live in WI. As of this week I have lost 14 lbs. I am doing Atkins. I would like to join in, maybe if I go public, I can stick with it. My downfall is anything that has carbs!!
A couple of months ago, I had tried to cut down on carbs... my DS and I went out to eat and they put a basket of fresh baked rolls in front of us with real butter. He moved the basket over to his side and covered it with a napkin, so as not to tempt me. We sat there talking and I asked him to just break off a small piece and put some butter on it just so I can taste it. He told me NO you asked me to help you NOT eat it!! I looked at him and started to cry in the restaurant Thats when I knew I had a problem. (ya, think?) My goals are to drink more water, try to eat a green veggie every day. Take my vitamins, and get walking. My son and I will start walking at Disneyland a couple of nights a week. Depending on what time they close. If they close too early we will do DTD, or a full day on Saturday. We will do archery 2 hours a week. On the nights we are home I will walk up and done our stairs inside and walk around in our gated little community. My goal is to be able to walk 2 miles to Disneyland for dinner and walk back home. (next year) Wow, I wrote a lot! I don't have any buddies, so thanks for letting me bend your eyes

 

[LindaBabe]

I love the chart! I lost a pound this week. My weigh ins are on Tues or Wed. I'm doing a low carb/high protein diet. It was hard when I started but I'm down 35 lbs last year and want to be down another 30-35 this year. Looking forward to this board. PS I still have the hot rose two piece formal available for anyone who wants it. It is a 15/16 and I will mail it to you. If it doesnt work for you give it to some one else. Would it be better if I posted a photo of it? The black one went quick and the recipient says it fits like a glove I cant wait to see her in it.

Tami, I'd love to have your dress. I am going to trust that I will be able to fit into it by January! Thank you! I'm also with you on the low carb - but it's to control my blood sugar - although I read just recently that people crave exactly the things they shouldn't eat, and heaven knows I've always craved carbs!

I'm in on the chart - I don't care who knows what I weigh! Start for this year was 222. (45 down from last year's start

Yesterday, I ate

Breakfast
eggs, bacon, 1 whole wheat flat, green beans

Lunch
Salad and the stuff off the top of two pieces of pizza, no crust

Snack
6 almonds

Supper
pork chop
carrots
cabbage
green beans (are they NEVER going to be eaten up???)

Snack (STARVING)
1/2 c strawberries
cheese
slice of turkey
Tsp pb

Didn't sleep very well and this morning the bg was a tad high, but I had a good work out at the gym, 30 minutes cross trainer, abs & back extensions, weights, 35 minutes pool exercises. For the second time in two weeks I hit 217 before exercise (After, back up to 219) I will be SO glad when I can claim that number and wave buh-bye to 220 for good!


Happy Day, all!