TEA Thread Wk of January 29, 2005

[plutosmyfav]

Welcome to a new week of the Training Eating Accountabilty Thread!

This thread is dedicated to posting a weekly target towards improving our eating for training and overall health.

Everyone is welcome

Sunny

 

[plutosmyfav]

Nancy-- I'm so glad this thread was helpful with your bowling food choice!

Dona-- I know I'd be so much better off if I gave up chocolate! But that's a killer! Maybe slowly reduce the portions if its too hard? Good luck!

Jodi-- Welcome! I'm glad you've joined us

TiifJ-- Now you have a baseline to watch your improvement! You'll be thinner for Minnie For SURE

Cam-- I can relate so much to your stresses of being pulling in too many directions. Working, parenting and training are all three full time jobs, I don't know how we manage to juggle them. But your here and your doing it! I have the same problem with getting home at the end of a long day and wanting to eat all night. I try to take a few minutes as soon as I get in to do some deep breathing, relaxation before starting to make dinner. I know if I sit down to eat in my current frenzied state, I'll eat in a frenzy which means inhaling more food than I need. Its much easier said than done!

This weeks AT (accountability target) will be: limit junky food to less than 25% of my overall points. Which conversely, means I will increase the amount of healthy foods this week.

Sunny

 

[xterratri]

Same goal as last week- increase my fluid intake. Target is 48 ounces a day. Didn't make it a single day last week if I excluded what I drank while working out.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Didn't make it a single day last week if I excluded what I drank while working out.

Woo Hoo That means you can PR this week

 

[DisneyGirl]

I'm going to have the same goal of keeping within my WW points and APs!!

I happy to say that I lost the 4 pounds that I gained back the previous week!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Getting back on track today--even had room for a Mich Ultra Beer Party Party Party


My percentages are doing good today. I was nasty sick on Friday (began feeling bad on Thursday night). Friday I had 2 pieces of toast..then towards the end of the day it was the usual order of McD's french fries to get something in the tummy that won't make me sick. (this from the woman who when she has morning sickness lives on KFC Original with Mash Potatoes and gravy---what is up with that!!). Anyway, no I'm not preggers.

Went to Bunko on Tuesday--one of the ladies that day had a son who had gotten sick--so she's our source. 11 women and we ended up with at last count 5 of us very sick--but I haven't gotten an update lately. Yucky bug.

Yesterday was anything for nourishment and it included a chocolate milk shake (had a bad headache, hubby was in town and we had DTD on the agenda. Chocolate usually helps the headaches!). No I'm not pregnant!!!

Today I am back on track--a little under for calories--so a snack before bedtime or maybe even another beer .

But I'm back to my under 25% for fat and over 25% for protein and my daily calorie counting.

This weeks goal--don't have a new one...since I had French Fries and a milk shake...gotta focus on staying on plan this week.

 

[sara]

Disney Girl, congrats on the weight loss!!!

Lisa, are you sure your not pregnant?

Sunny, thanks for starting the thread, again.

I'm going to stick to my same goal. Water! I did ok last week until Saturday. Life gets busy and I didn't drink much of anything.

Have a good week!

Sara

 

[keenercam]

Cam-- I can relate so much to your stresses of being pulling in too many directions. Working, parenting and training are all three full time jobs, I don't know how we manage to juggle them. But your here and your doing it! I have the same problem with getting home at the end of a long day and wanting to eat all night. I try to take a few minutes as soon as I get in to do some deep breathing, relaxation before starting to make dinner. I know if I sit down to eat in my current frenzied state, I'll eat in a frenzy which means inhaling more food than I need. Its much easier said than done!

Thanks, Sunny! I knew you guys would understand! Well, I am done a very satisfying dinner and still have .5 daily points left plus 4 APs earned at the gym. Not feeling like eating anything right now, so I am heading up to bed with my new JDRobb book. If I want something later, I may have a WW ice cream sandwich.

Lisa -- feel better soon, sweetie! I know being that sick can really take it out of you for a few days afterwards.

Good luck, Disneygirl and Lynne!

 

[jodistar]

Hi Everyone,

This week I would like to work at running a little bit more, improving my water intake, and not drinking so much diet pepsi/coke. I know I can do it!

Tomorrow, I will be start following the Non-Runner's marathon training book. I'm really trying not to rush things with training but the person that I am running with is really pushing herself - which is kind of making my competitive gene kick in but I'm holding back a little this week to follow the plan.

Any recommedations on really good sneakers? I'm a big reebox fan but is Nike better? Or does brand really matter - has anyone had better luck with one company than another? Suggestions are welcome.

Hey Sunny - how close are you to Salem, MA? I am going their in October and I know one year (when I went in October) there was a marathon there but I can't remember the date. I was wondering if there were any local publications online that I might look for the information? Any suggestions?

Have a great week everyone!

Jodi

 

[TiffJ]

Well I've lost the approx 5 lbs I gained during the WDW trip & couple weeks after when I couldnt (read:didnt ) exercise. So now its moving on & down time! My goal is just to stay OP. My trainer gave me some good advise, have your weigh days on Wednesday. If you have it on Fri & do good, then you give yourself "permission" to cheat on the weekend. I so do this! The weekends are the hardest for me when the family is all home. I told DH no eating out/cheats until I've lost 20 lbs. He looked at me like "wait a minute, how long will that take" We are bad about eating out. Spend way too much money on it too, so this should make it easier. Of course I dont count Subway because I can eat there OP.

I just keep trying to think about how much easier it will be to carry a lighter me accross the finish line in May. Because for all you Northerners, in case you have never been there the 1st week in May. IT IS HOT!!!!! I will have to focus alot more on hydration the days leading up to the race.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Hi Everyone,

Any recommedations on really good sneakers? I'm a big reebox fan but is Nike better? Or does brand really matter - has anyone had better luck with one company than another? Suggestions are welcome.

Go to a running shoe store and get properly fitted. The good pair is the one that works for you.

I'm in Saucony sneakers now--but that will mean nothing to you as I am flatfooted, overpronate and was sick of my limited selection of motion control. I am in the Hurricane now (will try them out today for the first time) and it is a very very strong built shoe.

Go to a store that specializes in running and have them help you out. You may be surprised that what you liked before was nothing compared to what they helped you find. Goodluck!



I was a shade under calories lastnight (But hey--I was almost there!). My fat was 17% and my protein was under 25%..but it was over 20%, so not to bad.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Good morning everyone

Today's thoughts are:

In addition to our ATs (accountability targets), let's focus on some "eating training". We work hard to train for our events, but there are things we can do to train our eating, too. No matter what plan you follow these exercises will be helpful:

1) Take a moment for deep breathing/relaxation before starting your meal. I find if I've been rushing and frenzied, I eat that way, too. Take a moment to focus, acknowledge your about to eat, relax and be mindful.

2) Eat slowly, chew thoroughly. Put the fork down! Instead of saving time by preparing the next fork-full while chewing. Put it down, relax, take your time! Sip your water! Be aware of your tummy starting to fill.

Set a new PR by making a plate of food last longer than ever before! Set a new PR by getting more bites out of a portion than ever before. Oh the possibilities are endless!!!!

I'll try if you'll try

Sunny

 

[plutosmyfav]

Jodi-- I think Lisa answered your question well. I don't think the brand matters as much as the style for your foot/gait. Definitely try a running shoe store for advice.

 

[perfectmatch300]

Ohh, Sunny, thanks for the eating training tips! I do tend to eat slow, but DH is a VERY fast eater so sometimes i try to keep pace with him in eating as well as walking. I walking, it's good, but not so with eating! I also tend to eat without thinking. Practicing that will be good for me. Maybe I will make some more healthy choices.

I did well with water the past 2 days. I am aslo seeing results on the scale. The first day of increased water consumption brought my mumbers up a little as I thought it might, but now I am seeing a downward trend.

My goals this week are water - still not in the habit yet, and thinking before I eat. I will try to make more healthy choices and smaller portion sizes.

This thread really seems to be helping!

 

[keenercam]

Sunny -- I love your training tips. I'd add plan your route and distance ahead of time. That is, plan a menu and determine the right portion size ahead of time. That is what I have decided to do. I cooked a bunch of grilled chicken breast and turkey burgers last night and steamed broccoli and made cauliflower poppers, so that I will have all the tools in place I need.

 

[sara]

How is everyone doing?

Sunny, thanks for the training tips. Sometimes, I really need to slow down. I have the mentality to just get done, so I can go *play*. Tonight at dinner, I tried to enjoy!

I know I need to work on nutrition, but I like concrete goals...so I got my idea form a nutrition book...I'm aiming for 35 different foods this week. (different kind of cookies don't count ) I eat the same foods over and over, this way I'll get a variety. Honestly, not sure how it will go, but I'm going to try.

Sara

 

[Minnie]

Sunny - Funny you bring up the putting the fork down. My DM always tells me that I eat way to fast. Hmm, maybe she's on to something

Jodi - My favorite brand of shoes has always been Nikes but after being properly fit at a running store I've been in Asics ever since. I have a low arch, over pronate, and weak ankles and they make one that is just great for me. Like others have said - go to a "real" running store (not a footlocker, ect) and get help from someone who knows walker/runners needs.

Cam - Would you share your cauliflower popper recipe? I've heard of them before when I was on SBD but I never did get a recipe.

As for me well let's just say I drownded my pain in McDonald's today

Somehow someway I have got to get back on track as my jeans are getting very tight!!!!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Today Fat content: 18%, Protein Content: 28%. I think I'm getting sloppy on my documentation....so I will have to pay special attention to that.

Started training today. Wahoo!!!! First run since the half and not tooo shabby. LOVE my new shoes. Very nice.

 

[TiffJ]

Well- I did better yesterday but not awesome. What I ate was fine, portions were a little more than they should have been. These stupid steroids are making me HUNGRY! I've got the water thing down & do plenty of xt running to the potty So, today I aim for less quantity wise.

Good tips Sunny, I always eat too fast.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Good morning! I'm happy to report I stayed within my points and ate less than 25% of them from junky food. I'm also trying to up my water from all of your influence!

Cam I like your race/training analogies. Keep 'em coming! I think we could call Sara's 35 food choices "cross-training"!!!!

Sunny