When Did I Get Voted Off of Skinny Island & Why is This Fat Shadow Stalking Me?

[luvsJack]

breakfast Kellogs Fiber Plus Fiber Bar Dark Chocolate Almond, 1 serving 130
breakfast White Chocolate Strawberry Yogurt Yoplait light, 1 serving 100
breakfast Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7in. to 7-7/8in. long) 109
lunch *Lean Cuisine Chicken Enchilada Suiza, 1 serving 270
lunch Salad - salad greens, 1 serving 0
lunch Three Cheese Ranch Light Dressing, 1 serving 80
dinner Shrimp, cooked, 5 oz 140
dinner Asparagus, fresh, 6 spear, medium (5-1/4in. to 7in. long) 22
dinner rice - ZATARAIN'S red beans & rice NOS Ready 8.8 oz/250g pch = 135
dinner Romaine Lettuce (salad), 2 inner leaf 3
dinner Three Cheese Ranch Light Dressing, 1 serving 80
snack Weight Watchers Chocolate Raspberry Bar, 1 serving 70
snack Jello, sugar free jello, 0.5 cup 10
snack Calorie Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds 100

Totals: Calories 1264 Fat 38 Carbs 176 Prot 60


I figured out how to post my food for the day from Spark People. This is mine for Monday. I was on target in each area.


Aiming to do the same today!!! I'm not getting far on the water today, but still trying to get it all in.

 

[shellabell]

A few random thoughts for today:

1. Everyone I know agrees that the first two miles of any run/walk are terrible. Why is this? It's like my body tries to fight the run and it takes two miles for it to accept that, yes, we are really doing this and resistance is futile. Which brings me to my second random thought...

2. It is so hard to lose those first ten pounds. I also think it is hard to lose the last ten pounds, which means I am screwed because I need to lose twenty pounds.

3. Undergrads in the locker room at the university gym are terrified of stretch marks. I'm pretty sure some of those young ladies are never going to try to have children after seeing my stomach.

I think with the run/walk maybe it takes a bit for the endorphins to kick in; it does take a mile or two for me to not hate every second.

 

[Stacybaeasm]

I just saw this on Yahoo. I know I am guilty of believing a few of these.

Myth #1: Carbs are the Enemy

Maybe we can blame Dr. Atkins and other proponents of the low-carb diet craze for this one. Experts suggest that carbohydrates play a star role in keep you energized and your organs functioning properly. The carb bad rap should rest squarely on the shoulders of "white carbs" like white bread, white rice, and sugar. These refined carbs, dietitians suggest, are more likely to pack on the pounds. Stick with whole grains like whole wheat pasta and brown rice for a healthier diet.

Myth #2: Never Eat After 8PM

The habit of under-eating all day only to overdo it at dinner time is likely where this myth came from. Eating excess calories at any hour of the day will lead to weight gain. Just remember: It's not when you eat, it's what you eat.

Myth #3: It's Not a Workout Unless You Sweat

A cardio workout that gets you huffing and puffing is vital for a healthy ticker, but that's only half the picture. Low-impact workouts, like weight-lifting and yoga, might not leave you drenched in sweat, but they're equally important to keeping your muscles strong and your body burning calories all day long. Work cardio and resistance training into your exercise regimen and you'll be seeing the full picture of health.

Myth #4: Weight-Lifting Bulks You Up

Most women don't have the necessary testosterone levels to transform them into the spitting image of Conan the Barbarian-era Arnold Schwarzenegger. But if you integrate weight-lifting into your workouts and find you're getting a little too cut, switch to lighter weights and more reps.

Myth #5: Muscle Weighs More than Fat

Here's the deal: a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weight exactly the same amount. A pound! The difference between muscle and fat is an issue of density and volume. Muscle is denser than fat and takes up less space in your body which can give you a leaner look overall.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Dis Name Name Total Loss
Dizneydawn Dawn up .4
Grumpyyoungguy Dan up 3.2
Stitchfan23 Heather -11.3
Jasperann Amy -7.4
Stacybaeasm Stacy -7.9
MulanUSAF Leen -11.6
gellybean Aimee -2.2
Leash Alicia X
gbanshee Gina
MNdisneygirl Sheree -3
dislvr74 Meghan -4.2
lonnieroonie Erean
luvsJack Sharon -9
TB'sWidow Mary -6
tiggerplus5 Linda -3.4
njtinkmom Gina -6.2
littlepeppers Jennifer 0
PixiePlanner Jessica -5.5
acejka Anna
Shellabell Michelle -5.4
o2cre8
ski_mom Becky -7
eliz 991 Elizabeth up 3.2
ancestry Allison -10
Hauntedmansionmommna -3
Duchie Barb -4.2
Anna114 -5
GoofyWife Sue
2 Eagle Mom Jane -1.6
GaRain Lara -0.7

Total Loss 114.6

We have lost an average pre-teen girl folks!!!!!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

If you have a 5+ pound loss and do not have apalm tree -pm me and I will send one to you.

If you have a 10+ pound loss and do not have a hammock - ditto.

I am swamped right now with a few things and if you guys could help me with this vs me going back through everyone...it would be awesome.

I about killed myself in starvation mode today by not having enough food in me - 380 calories until 5 p.m....

Doc appt's lasted too long and was not prepared with anything but a banana.

I DID NOT stop at any of the FF locations I passed. Even when I got my Dad & Baylor a child Culvers meal I did not eat a single flippin fry. I just called Dan - told him to pop by standby in the oven and have it warm and ready for me when I pulled in. I know myself and one splurge will lead to 1 million and I need to track before I eat or I will say screw it.

Lesson learned - need to have a bag of food for me pre-portioned out in the car.

It is 6 p.m. and I still have almost 1/2 my calories, fat. protein and crabs to enjoy and the way my night is headed - I will!!!!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Great tips today everyone!!

Funny story - I have this pair of jeans that are my favorite. I previously had two pair of jeans that were the same that I loved. Then I bought these and they had a deal buy one get one 1/2 off or something where at least one pair was half off. I've been wearing the one pair constantly. The second pair was a size smaller and were a bit tight. I was thinking what everyone thinks - if I lose about 5 or 10 pounds, I'm in these jeans!
Last night, the kids slept over at my mom and dad's house since they're off school and our day care provider is on vacation.
DH and I went to the mall (so much easier to shop without kids) and I looked for new jeans. DH talked me into buying a pair. They were more than I've paid for jeans ever. So I brought them home and today I remembered about the second pair I bought before.
So just now, I tried on those second pair of jeans! Guess what? They fit! They're tight, and I probably think they're too tight to wear in public. But I'm getting there!!! More motivation to keep up what I know I can do!!!

I'm going to go do some situps now!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I had a pretty good day. I finally made it to the gym tonight.

I wasn't able to finish all of the water, but I did track everything today so the week is looking bright.

 

[gellybean]

Next installment from Eat This, Not That by David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding


Top 20 Worst Foods In America:

20. Chili's Pepper Pals Little Chicken Crispers with Ranch Dressing and Homestyle Fries
1110 cals 82 g fat (15 g sat) 1980 mg sodium 58 g carbs

Most kids, if given the choice, would live on chicken fingers for the duration of their adolescent lives. If those chicken fingers happened to come from Chili's, it might be a pretty short life. A moderately active 8 year old boy should eat around 1600 cals a day. This single meal plows through 75 percent of that allotment. So unless he plans to eat carrots and celery sticks for the rest of the day (and we know he doesn't), find a healthier chicken alternative.

Eat This Instead!
Pepper Pals Grilled Chicken Platter with Cinnamon Apples
340 cals 8 g fat (2.5 g sat) 755 mg sodium 38 g carbs

19. Worst Supermarket Meal
Stouffer's White Meat Chicken Pot Pie (large)
1160 cals 66 g fat (26 g sat) 1780 mg sodium

Whether ordered in restaurants or eaten straight from the microwave, pot pies are seriously problematic. Why? The flaky, oil-strewn crust and the viscious, cream based filled, to start with. Stouffer's creation suffers because of its size, packing within its carbo-walls as much saturated fat as you'll find in 6 scoops of Breyer's All Natural Butter Almond ice cream.

Eat This Instead!
Stouffer's Grilled Herb Chicken
250 cals 6 g fat (1 g sat) 740 mg sodium

 

[luvsJack]

Gellybean, I am finding it amazing how many calories are in some of the foods we eat!! Chili's seems to be one of the worst offenders of unhealthy, high calorie food. Its no wonder so many in the country are overweight!

I looked at Sonic's nutritional breakdown the other day online. I couldn't believe how many calories are in one of their hamburgers! That plus an order of onion rings (my favorite) and a large cherry coke (my other favorite) and its not wonder I weight what I do!!



I didn't do the exercise I planned yesterday, ds, his gf and dgd were at my house when I got home. So I took dgd out in her stroller and we walked up and down my drive way for at least a mile (its 1/10th of a mile long). Not too strenous but so much fun to walk with dgd laughing and making noises at the dogs and the birds. Too bad all exercise can't be that much fun!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Good Morning Everyone!!! Did well yesterday...busy day today!

Dad's leg is doing ok - this week is the one they worry about. Praying every day.

Baylor was given his maximum expected healing report card yesterday so we can finally get all this insurance crud settled.

So although busy - beyond happy we are all moving forward!!!

Ate some focaccia bread last night and olive oil dipping sauce I made at the end of the night. Ate a small amount but it was a bought bread with no nutritional info.

The scale is good this morning so I eyeballed ok and the fact I had been amazing the rest of the day was a huge help I know! -

2/3 cup peas
2 Bible Bread onion & poppyseed crackers
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup applesauce
1 large banana
120 g avocado
1 boca chicken patty
11 peanut butter pretzels
1 tbsp grape jelly
1 fit & active wrap
4.5 oz starbucks caramel frappachino

Total minus the foccacia and olive oil dipping homemade yummo

1146 calories (1280-1630)
164 Carbs (172-249)
37 Fat (34-60)
52 Protein (60-134)

off to find breakfast and get that water in!!!!

 

[luvsJack]

What I ate yesterday:

MEAL FOOD Calories
breakfast Kelloggs, Fiber Plus Bar, 1 serving 130
breakfast Banana, fresh, 1 medium 109
breakfast Ocean Spray Grapefruit Juice, 228
lunch Shrimp, cooked, 5 oz 140
lunch Salad Mix 5
lunch Three Cheese Ranch Light Dressing, 2 serving 160
lunch 100 calorie cheese nips 100
dinner Lean Cuisine Deep Dish pizza, 310
dinner Salad Mix (Field Greens ), 1 cup 5
dinner Three Cheese Ranch Light Dressing, 1 serving 80
snack Jello - Mousse Temptations - 60
snack Cool Whip Light whipped topping, 3 tbsp 35
snack Blue Diamond 100 calorie Almonds, 1 serving 100
snack baked cheetos 1 1/2 oz., 1 serving 200

Totals: Calories 1662 Fat 69 Carbs 193 Protein 84

Went over on caloires and fat But, not too too bad. I printed out the nutrition report and really looked at what I could change. So I know of at least two easy changes that would have kept me from going over and wouldn't have made me be hungry at any one point--just need to cut the amount I ate/drank. I guess that is really the name of the game, making small changes that don't make you feel like you are doing without anything.

ETA: drank about 1/2 my water yesterday. Forgot my cup at home and didn't want to keep buying bottled water all day ($1 a bottle adds up quick!). and then I gave in and drank a diet coke last night (really, really wanted the caffeine). So I am back to using my big cup today and have it full of water and ice now.

 

[GaRain]

Decided to change up my workout routine yesterday.
When I get to the gym, I usually hit the treadmill right away, because if you don't grab one, they are all full pretty quick! I will then do some bike action. Then head downstairs to work on the machines and some upper body muscle work.
Well, yesterday I decided to take one of the classes at the gym - "Body Works plus Abs". Asked the guy at check in about the class and he said it was an all around good one and that I should like it. What he didn't tell me is that I would have a pool of sweat surrounding me by half way through!!!
Man!!! I had to slow down at times and thought I might pass out, but I made it all the way through to the end of the class. I wish someone had kept count of how many lunges and squats she made us do!
Bonus at the end of class...for those that didn't leave half way through (I was tempted, but stuck it out!) a free personal training session!!!!
YAY ME!!

Lara

 

[eliz991]

Decided to change up my workout routine yesterday.
When I get to the gym, I usually hit the treadmill right away, because if you don't grab one, they are all full pretty quick! I will then do some bike action. Then head downstairs to work on the machines and some upper body muscle work.
Well, yesterday I decided to take one of the classes at the gym - "Body Works plus Abs". Asked the guy at check in about the class and he said it was an all around good one and that I should like it. What he didn't tell me is that I would have a pool of sweat surrounding me by half way through!!!
Man!!! I had to slow down at times and thought I might pass out, but I made it all the way through to the end of the class. I wish someone had kept count of how many lunges and squats she made us do!
Bonus at the end of class...for those that didn't leave half way through (I was tempted, but stuck it out!) a free personal training session!!!!
YAY ME!!

Lara

That's awesome Lara! I need to find a new gym soon. I miss classes like that.

Yesterday I was supposed to go to Jazzercise with my friend but I got stuck late at jury duty and by the time I got to her house it was too late to go and she didn't want to go for a walk. So, instead of sitting there like I normally would I went home, laced up my tennies and went for a walk around the neighborhood myself - only 15 minutes but it was something! Still good on water, and so far this week good on calories in vs. out, 1000 under each day, so hope to see a good loss this week!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Dawn and Sharon - thanks for posting your tracker. It really helps me to see how how other people break down their calories and I look for suggestions to get out of my food rut.

Lara - congratulations on trying out the class. I'm always to intimidated to go in and not know what equipment to pull out, or worry that I'll collapse in the middle of the class. I may just have to try it, maybe I'll like it better than just plugging along at the same machines. Let us know how the personal training session goes.

So far today the food tracking has been good. Water is on the lower side, I guess I'll have to kick it up a knotch this afternoon.

Let me get everyone's take on this. I have a friend that had gastric bypass surgery and we were talking about our water challenge. She said that Kaiser told her to not drink anything for 15 minutes prior to eating or untill 1 hour after eating. That drinking water while eating flushes the food out of your stomach faster and that makes you more hungry. If that is the case (and she is supposed to eat 5-6 small meals a day) how in the heck is she supposed to get in all her water per day? She says she just chugs it during the free hours, but that can't be good for the stomach either.

Now I always have been a drinker with my meals. When I was little that is how I was able to choke down the veggies that I had to eat. Bite, drink to wash it down.

Since I've been drinking all the extra water, my stomach is more full and I don't feel the need to snack as much. Although sometimes when I'm trying to get in a lot of water I want to have something to munch on (like crackers or something) maybe I just need to physically chew on something.

It seems like everytime you hear of something that will help weight loss there is another report to refute it.

 

[ancestry]

I'm finally starting to feel better. I have been deathly sick for a full week now. I have finally been fever free for about 48 hours although my cough at times is still pretty bad.

I was a bit antsy today sitting at home yet again and am thinking that I may brave the gym tomorrow for a light workout. I'm more worried about people's reaction to me if I have a coughing moment in the workout room that I can't control. Ever since the swine flu outbreak everyone is so paranoid the minute someone coughs or sneezes. According the the doc I'm not contagious at this point so I don't have to worry about passing it on to anyone and we are required to disinfect the workout equipment as soon as we are finished using it. However I'm terrified that someone is going to say something rude if I cough during my workout even if I follow the proper sanitary protocol.

I can't stay home until the coughing passes fully as according to the doc and other friends who have had similar symptoms that could take 4 weeks!

Any thought or words of wisdom? Am I being unreasonably paranoid? I swear if anyone says anything to me I will probably burst out in tears and be so embarrassed that I would never go back.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Let me get everyone's take on this. I have a friend that had gastric bypass surgery and we were talking about our water challenge. She said that Kaiser told her to not drink anything for 15 minutes prior to eating or untill 1 hour after eating. That drinking water while eating flushes the food out of your stomach faster and that makes you more hungry. If that is the case (and she is supposed to eat 5-6 small meals a day) how in the heck is she supposed to get in all her water per day? She says she just chugs it during the free hours, but that can't be good for the stomach either.


Here is what I know from talking with docs:

Dan has had the surgery and others I know have all been told the same thing. For those with bi=pass it is extra important because their pouch is so small if they fill it with water, they will never get nutrients from food.

That being said, it is a smart choice to try and actually fill your stomach. It is true that extra water during that absorption process will push the nutrients through faster. One reason why you can eat - be stuffed and 1/2 hour later still be hungry.

I think for me who used to drink a ton during meals, was that truthfully was the only time I bothered to drink all day. I could chug 3 glasses of water no problem in a meal.

Trying to be better and drink my water throughout the day has meant I am not dying of thirst during a meal.

Maybe try just sipping water during your meal and weaning yourself from the habit.

I know I am not perfect in my food/water dilemma. I also think as I get skinnier and I need less water it will be easier to not worry about getting so much in around meals.

One thing at a time.

Since I've been drinking all the extra water, my stomach is more full and I don't feel the need to snack as much. Although sometimes when I'm trying to get in a lot of water I want to have something to munch on (like crackers or something) maybe I just need to physically chew on something.
Freeze fruit and use that as a snack. It is so cold you need to chew slowly or you will get a freeze headache and it is good for you!

I was a bit antsy today sitting at home yet again and am thinking that I may brave the gym tomorrow for a light workout.
How bout just walking outside with soup cans for weights and doing sit ups/push ups at home?

I know what you mean about being antsy but if getting a dirty look & stink eye makes you feel bad then don't add any more to your plate.

Took Ace to the lake for some swimming! 77 degrees today in Minnesota! Hell may be un-thawing folks!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Disney Quote of the Day:

"It is not what is outside but what is inside that counts."

Agrabah Salesman, Aladdin

Above all else, remember this. If you are skinny and a jerk, what's the point?

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Thanks to those of you who are posting your food and calories info. Gives me lots of good ideas!

Dawn - I'm loving the Disney quotes too!! Very cute and thought-provoking at the same time!
I took today off from work to spend some time outside with the kids. They're on spring break and have been with grandma for two days. It was fun - what a beautiful day! Plus I knew my work didn't have anything going on that I was missing!

 

[gellybean]

Hey everyone!

Congrats on getting back in a smaller size jean mndisneygirl!!

Lara you are way braver than I am!!! That's awesome that you made it through that class and got a free personal trainer session out of it.

Dawn and Sharon!!! Y'all are rocking it on the tracking business! And I agree, it is nice to read what other people eat and get ideas. I stalk people on Dailyplate to read their food diaries and get ideas!! Or to feel better about myself when I don't necessarily stay on track.


I am doing ok. Hanging in there. The scale is still not budging. I'm looking forward to our weigh in on Monday so I can officially post my inches, since it'll be the first Monday of the month. I need that validation that this is not all for nothing.

Really wasn't feeling the workout tonight, but I still went. Maybe didn't push as hard or go as long but I went.

DH made dinner tonight. He grilled out chicken fajita breast meat we had in the freezer but instead of eating them as tacos with sour cream and cheese etc, we had the chicken meat with grilled peppers and pineapple with some rice. I measured the rice. It was yummy and I am only at 1500 cals today. My 1000 cal deficit should be right around 1920 and that's without eating back my fitness cals. So I know I'm deficiting. I *hate* that I put so much emphasis on the scale and not on how I feel, how my clothes fit, how many inches I've lost etc. But I know myself. And I know I'll feel better about this whole process when the scale starts catching up to what my body is doing.

This weekend is gonna be a challenge. I love Easter candy!! I purposefully didn't buy the candies I love for the kids. I mean there aren't many candies I don't like but at least I avoided my faves. The traditional Easter meal is pretty healthy, at least for my family, so that'll be a plus. What does everyone else do for Easter dinner, if you celebrate it? I am going out of town for the holiday. But I won't be gone nearly as long this time so I won't get out of the workout habit or out of the tracking habit.

I'm getting a new cell phone tomorrow. I'll be able to download a calorie counting app. I may eventually pay for Live Strong Daily Plate Gold to be able to download their mobile app.

I also bought a new calendar/planner that I love. It's called Organizher and it's new at Target. It has a meal planning section for lunch and dinner for each day and then a weekly meal planning list in the back that you can turn over and write your corresponding grocery list on the back of and then tear it out (the pages are perfed into four sections) and take your list with you. I know there are some grocery shopping aps out there but I still like pen and paper for list making. I'm weird I know! So my new calendar fits nicely into my new lifestyle!!



Here's the next two worst foods in America!!


Worst "Healthy" Sandwich
Blimpie Special Vegetarian (12")
1186 cals 60 g fat (19 g sat) 3532 sodium 131 g carbs

Sure, a Special Vegetarian sandwich sounds healthy, but this foot-long comes with 3 different kinds of cheese and a thick slick of oil. Hard to believe you'd be better off with 2 Big Macs.

Eat This Instead!
Mediterrean Ciabatta
447 cals 8 g fat (2 g sat) 1635 mg sodium 65 g carbs


Worst Steak
Outback Steakhouse Rib Eye Steak
1190 cals

Start with a 14-ounce hunk of beef and you're already skating on thin nutritional ice. To make matters worse, rib eye is one of the most heavily marbled cuts of beef on the cow. Factor in the whole meal -- including bread, salad, baked potato, and seasonal veggies -- and you're looking at a 2195 calorie dinner! Cut that number in thirds by sticking to leaner cuts of beef -- sirloins and filets-- slicing the serving size in half, and passing on the bread.

Eat This Instead!
Prime Minister's Prime Rib (8 ounces)
350 calories

** PS If these pictures are torturing you guys, please let me know and I'll quit adding them!! Don't want to make things worse on you guys! **

 

[ancestry]

Problem solved! The weather finally broke around here. It stopped raining and is supposed to be in the 60s today. It was 45 this morning. So instead of going to the gym and freaking people out with my coughing, I decided to go walking outside. I did about 3 miles in less than an hour.

It is supposed to be nice through the weekend so I'm going to stick to just walking and maybe using some free weights at home. Hopefully the coughing will improve enough for me to head back to the gym by Monday.