Panama Canal Weight Loss/Weight Maintenance Motivation Group

[JenKatt]

I'm with you Linda, I'm not so sure about bars. When I ran (HA!) I would have them, but even the Luna bars (which are tasty) usually left me hungry in a bit. I'd rather some fruit or something.
You do have to be very careful on the sugar content of bars. Some of them are really geared towards marathon runner types who need the carbs, not for people loosing weight.

 

[carmie3377]

Good Morning Ladies!

Here's my food from yesterday.
Breakfast: Special K w/skim milk
Snack: cashews
Lunch: Turkey sandwich on whole wheat break with romaine lettuce. No cheese or dressing
Snack: More cashews
Dinner: Special K w/skim milk, 1 chicken fried steak finger. I made chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy for my dad for his b-day. I know how terrible it is so I ate just one small piece to get the taste and then had the special K.

I know, where's the veggies! I have got to incorporate more veggies into my diet. Plus, I know I need more protein. I need to look for that Greek yogurt JenKatt mentioned. How does the taste compare to regular yogurt?

Exercise: 33 minutes on elliptical, 20 minutes lower body strength/resistance training. I now have a friend going to the gym with me. She's going to Maui in 2 months and wants to loose to some weight. It's nice to have buddy to go with.

 

[JenKatt]

Greek yogurt is very different from regular yogurt. It's much thicker/ creamier. (All that protien). I've tried a few brands and I like Chobani the best, especially with the fruit, that really helps cut the thickness.

 

[Tami0220]

Sorry I'm late with weigh in results. I'm in a supervised group so I weigh in on Tuesdays so will post Tuesday afternoon. Sorry to be difficult. However, I lost 4 lbs this week!!! Whoo hoo. Very happy!!! current 188

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Sorry I'm late with weigh in results. I'm in a supervised group so I weigh in on Tuesdays so will post Tuesday afternoon. Sorry to be difficult. However, I lost 4 lbs this week!!! Whoo hoo. Very happy!!! current 188

No problem I can be flexible. I will post it on Tuesday nights so that you and JenKatt and any other "late" weighers can get in Just waiting on one more and I will post it!

Cheerio,

Holly

 

[Aunt KatKat]

Sorry I'm late with weigh in results. I'm in a supervised group so I weigh in on Tuesdays so will post Tuesday afternoon. Sorry to be difficult. However, I lost 4 lbs this week!!! Whoo hoo. Very happy!!! current 188

Tami!!!!

Great job, keep up the good work!!!!

Katherine

 

[JenKatt]

congrats!!!

 

[Disneymoon0909]

OUR FIRST WEEK WEIGH IN RESULTS:​

Note: a / indicates information was not provided.

Congrats to all of you for your hard work I am so proud of all of us!!!

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Hi Ladies,

Ug, today was a rough day for me. I dn't know what is up but I woke up just feeling blah. No other way to explain it, my appetite is non existent and I just want to crawl in bed. I only managed to get a little bit of food down and even that was a struggle. I am hoping I feel better tomorrow or I may need to go to the doctors

FOOD:
1 high fiber 100 calorie english muffin w/pb
assorted melon pieces
sandwich: 2 slices bread, 3 slices of thin swiss, 2oz ham, 1/2 tbsp of light mayo
100 calorie cheez-its
60 calorie jello pudding

Ugg, I am off to bed. Here's hoping tomorrow I get my appetite back.

Cheerio,

Holly

 

[carmie3377]

Okay here is food for today. Still not getting in enough veggies.
Breakfast: Special K with Skim MIlk
Snack: 12 small pretzel rods dipped in PB
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich on whole wheat bread with romaine, Fiber One Yogurt
Snack: 2 pieces of celery w/PB; half of an apple
DInner: 3 baked fish fillets, baked french fries, 2 hushpuppies
Snack: Special K chocolately pretzel cereal bar YUMMO! I could eat 3 or 4 of these things. But, I only ate one

Exercise: 33 minutes elliptical trainer; 20 minutes upper body

 

[carmie3377]

Ugg, I am off to bed. Here's hoping tomorrow I get my appetite back.

Cheerio,

Holly

Hope you're feeling better soon!

 

[#1Yepod]

Ok, here's my story. I found this thread last week and thought I would ask to join your group. Then on Thursday, I had my annual checkup with dermatoligist. He decided he wanted to remove a lump I've had on my lower leg for a couple of years (some changes in it). He sent me to Plastic Surgeon because there would be less scarring. The PS removed the lump, stitched me up, put a splint on my leg, told me to go home,elevate my leg and not walk on it for 3weeks. Today they called to say the lump was benign and so I asked if I really had to sit for 3 weeks. Didn't like the answer I got, so now I am confined to the house, with my leg propped up on a pillow, was ok for the weekend, but not now.

Anyway, I wanted to ask if I can join in 3 weeks.

 

[Disneymoon0909]

Ok, here's my story. I found this thread last week and thought I would ask to join your group. Then on Thursday, I had my annual checkup with dermatoligist. He decided he wanted to remove a lump I've had on my lower leg for a couple of years (some changes in it). He sent me to Plastic Surgeon because there would be less scarring. The PS removed the lump, stitched me up, put a splint on my leg, told me to go home,elevate my leg and not walk on it for 3weeks. Today they called to say the lump was benign and so I asked if I really had to sit for 3 weeks. Didn't like the answer I got, so now I am confined to the house, with my leg propped up on a pillow, was ok for the weekend, but not now.

Anyway, I wanted to ask if I can join in 3 weeks.

Of course you can. Take the time to heal and good luck on a speedy recovery We will be here waiting for you when you are ready!

 

[Aunt KatKat]

Ok, here's my story. I found this thread last week and thought I would ask to join your group. Then on Thursday, I had my annual checkup with dermatoligist. He decided he wanted to remove a lump I've had on my lower leg for a couple of years (some changes in it). He sent me to Plastic Surgeon because there would be less scarring. The PS removed the lump, stitched me up, put a splint on my leg, told me to go home,elevate my leg and not walk on it for 3weeks. Today they called to say the lump was benign and so I asked if I really had to sit for 3 weeks. Didn't like the answer I got, so now I am confined to the house, with my leg propped up on a pillow, was ok for the weekend, but not now.

Anyway, I wanted to ask if I can join in 3 weeks.

I don't see any reason you can't be considered "joined" right now!

You're not going anywhere, and we're a talkative bunch, hang out and join in when ever you want, no waiting needed.

I'm very glad the lump was benign, and I'm glad it's off of you. Hey, is that cheating to have weight surgically removed?

Welcome!

Katherine

 

[LindaBabe]

Ok, here's my story. I found this thread last week and thought I would ask to join your group. Then on Thursday, I had my annual checkup with dermatoligist. He decided he wanted to remove a lump I've had on my lower leg for a couple of years (some changes in it). He sent me to Plastic Surgeon because there would be less scarring. The PS removed the lump, stitched me up, put a splint on my leg, told me to go home,elevate my leg and not walk on it for 3weeks. Today they called to say the lump was benign and so I asked if I really had to sit for 3 weeks. Didn't like the answer I got, so now I am confined to the house, with my leg propped up on a pillow, was ok for the weekend, but not now.

Anyway, I wanted to ask if I can join in 3 weeks.

Welcome! You poor dear!

Don't wait three weeks! You can start healthy eating and regular water consumption now. Also, how about isometric exercises, leg lifts and arm exercises with weights (like canned veggies if you don't have weights) you gotta do something to keep busy.

 

[#1Yepod]

Thanks for the welcome and words of encouragement. The eating part is going to be easy for the next 3 weeks. I have to wait for someone to bring me food DH is something of a stickler (he has to be for health reasons) about eating and so all of my 3 meals and 2 snacks have the right balance of protein, carbs, etc. The best are the dinners, he really knows how to stir fry the veggies and shrimp and his main course salads are delish My problem with food will begin when I am mobile again, can't stay away from sweets. Maybe 3 weeks of not having any will help me decide I can live without them. I'm going to try to keep up with the upper body exercising so that hopefully I can maintain and not gain a ton of weight from immobility.
At the very least, at the end of 3 weeks our cruise scrapbooks from last June and this past January should be finished

 

[Aunt KatKat]

At the very least, at the end of 3 weeks our cruise scrapbooks from last June and this past January should be finished

#1Yepod,

Have you found the web site?

http://www.wonderpanama2011.com/

If you PM TigfanJeff he will add you to the list.

Can the words finished and scrapbook really be used in the same sentence?

I want to hear the story about your screen name!

Katherine

 

[KayR]

Hey everyone, looking for some collective wisdom

I recently started eating greek yogurt as part of my diet, since then I started I have had tummy issues (which surprised me as yogurt is supposed to relieve tummy issues). Now it might be a hang over from a tummy bug I had about 7 days before I started eating the yogurt, but I am not convinced about that. I did feel better the other day, then had more yogurt and the pain came back.

Has anyone else heard of or experienced this kind of issue with greek yogurt?

I have no known issues with milk products at all, and regular yogurt was OK.

-Kay

 

[JenKatt]

I actually had the same thing the first few times I had Greek yogurt. My stomach just didn't feel right. Might be the high protien content. I have no issues with it now. I also changed brands to Chobani (which I've never had issues with)

 

[LindaBabe]

No experience with Yoghurt here, never have liked it. No gym or pool today, but I shoveled - a path out to shake the trees and uncover the bird feeder. That will have to count as exercise. Ate healthy, but we're going out tonight for our delayed dinner, so we shall see.