Posts by sunshine25

Measurements:

Bust: 40

Hips: 38.75

Arms: 12.50

Thighs: 20.5

Waist: 35

Calfs:14.5

Motivation: Seeing how far I've come and that it is possible to do this. I love feeling more flexible, taking my walks and so much more healthier than I used to. I can do things at age "51" that I wasn't able to do at "35" and I am proud of that. Also, all my friends at CC have kept me motivated and helped me enjoy this journey, I have said in the past and will continue to say... " I would never have been able to do this without them". They give me my most motivation and sharing stories in journaling helps me to keep on going when things look dim!

START     Sept 3-5: 174.90   lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12: 171.60  lbs. (-3.30)
Week 2.   Sept 17-19: 171.60  lbs. (0.00)
Week 3.   Sept 24-26: 171.40  lbs. (-0.20)
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:  171.60  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 5.   Oct 8-10 169.90  lbs.  (-1.70)
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:170.10  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:170.30 lbs. (+.20)
Week 8.   Oct 29-31: 171.40
Week 9.   Nov 5-7: 169.30 lbs. (-2.10)
FINISH.   Nov 12-14: 170.30 (+1.00)

I'm in.

Can't really think of one particular song, but I do enjoy the dancing to music at my Zumba Classes. Once the music starts, there's no stopping me. It's Latin music, but once I get started I can't believe I am actually moving my hips like I am. A year ago I would of had to sit down cause I wouldn't have been able to breath after the first five minutes. It's a great workout and I am so happy that I have come this far. Once the music starts, it get's me so into the dancing, that I really don't concentrate on how hard it really is. Then at the end of the class ( much slower pace) she plays " Heartless" by Chris Allen, I love this part, I feel so flexible and can actually bend over and put my hands flat on the floor with knees straight. (Quite proud of that). It's times like these that I see just how far I've come and I'm dancing to celebrate. 

START     Sept 3-5: 174.90   lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12: 171.60  lbs. (-3.30)
Week 2.   Sept 17-19: 171.60  lbs. (0.00)
Week 3.   Sept 24-26: 171.40  lbs. (-0.20)
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:  171.60  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 5.   Oct 8-10 169.90  lbs.  (-1.70)
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:170.10  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:170.30 lbs. (+.20)
Week 8.   Oct 29-31: 171.40
Week 9.   Nov 5-7:
FINISH.   Nov 12-14:

No Comment !!!!

Roxiegirl, congrats on the 2 lb. loss. You go girl !!! You deserve it !

START     Sept 3-5: 174.90   lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12: 171.60  lbs. (-3.30)
Week 2.   Sept 17-19: 171.60  lbs. (0.00)
Week 3.   Sept 24-26: 171.40  lbs. (-0.20)
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:  171.60  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 5.   Oct 8-10 169.90  lbs.  (-1.70)
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:170.10  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:170.30 lbs. (+.20)
Week 8.   Oct 29-31:
Week 9.   Nov 5-7:
FINISH.   Nov 12-14:

It my TOTM, so Ill accept the gain graceously. But it better be gone by  Wednesday!!!!!

START     Sept 3-5:        ; ;   174.90   lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12:      171.60  lbs. (-3.30)
Week 2.   Sept 17-19:      171.60  lbs. (0.00)
Week 3.   Sept 24-26:      171.40  lbs. (-0.20)
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:        ;     171.60  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 5.   Oct 8-10        ;    169.90  lbs.  (-1.70)
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:    170.10  lbs.  (+.20)
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:
Week 8.   Oct 29-31:
Week 9.   Nov 5-7:
FINISH.   Nov 12-14:

Well not to bad, but not pleased either. I really exercises alot this week. Friday was the only day I missed. (Just felt exhausted by the end of the week). Hmmm. Have to do better next week. Really sucks once you've reached the 160's, but can't hold on to it. Man, I just hate a gain of any sorts.

P.S. Sorry my colums are so messy, but they look okay when I'm posting them and then once I post, there all out of order ?????

pOSTING THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE AS LILYGIRL1970 IS AWAY THIS WEEKEND. SORRY LITTLE LATE WITH THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE.

FIBER 101

There are two kinds of fiber. A healthy diet includes both

Insoluble fiber can’t be digested by your body. It fills your bowels and absorbs water. The more insoluble fiber you get, the more ‘regular’ you will be.  It helps with weight loss by absorbing fat so that it is eliminated rather than stored. This type of fiber is highest in whole grain breads and cereals, the skins of fruits and vegetables, peanuts, Brazil nuts, popcorn and brown rice.

Soluble fiber is dissolved in the digestive system and helps keep stools soft. It slows down the emptying of the stomach allowing better digestion and keeping you feeling full longer which helps with weight loss. It is proven to help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol.  It is highest in apples, pears, citrus fruits, strawberries, bananas, beans, peas, spinach, broccoli, potato, sweet potato, carrots, oats, barley, rye, sesame seeds, flax seeds and most dried fruit.

Most health institutes recommend 25 grams for women and 35 grams for men. More is good, but remember to increase your water over the recommended 8 glasses a day.

So, now that you know what fiber does and how much you need….Post a recipe for a healthy, high-fiber dish that you like.  Do not use processed or pre-packaged foods. Sorry, cereal doesn’t count! You have to work for this challenge!

You can post your recipe here or add it to your tagged recipes and post a link. Include the nutritional information if you know it!

START     Sept 3-5:        ; ; ;   174.90   lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12:      171.60  lbs. (-3.30)
Week 2.   Sept 17-19:      171.60  lbs. (0.00)
Week 3.   Sept 24-26:      171.40  lbs. (-0.20)
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:        ; ;   171.60  lbs. (+.20)
Week 5.   Oct 8-10        ;    169.90   lbs.(-1.70)

Fat - 18.9% (191 grams)
Protein - 20.8% (474 grams)
Carbohydrates - 60.4% (1,376 grams)
Alcohol - 0%
Other - 0%

Daily Calorie Intake - 1,276 cals
Daily Sodium Intake - 1,740 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 51 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 148 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 6 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 20 grams

So here it is. My week's Analysis. I'm pretty happy with it, if I had to change something I would try and increase my protein a little and get my carbs down a bit to around 55%. Overall I am very very happy with my progress this week. It has taken forever to get in the 160's, but I did it !!!

Original Post by roxiegirl42:

My trigger...

I am doing everything all wrong... I go way too long without eating. I have not been eating enough on MOST days. And then I will spend one day EATING all day. I eat good food. I have cut out ALMOST all junk food. I will sometimes splurge and eat ice cream or some cookies but for the most part. It is vegi's fruit's... beans, corn tortillas.  I have not been eating breakfast... I drink coffee then go out walking. I know I have totally messed up my metabolism. Sooooo.... back to square one. First step is logging my food. I have not consistently done that in weeks... maybe a month!!! I should have done last weeks challenge. I know that is what I need to do to get my metabolism back into high gear!

 I know Roxiegirl, I tried not to log for a week or so and I really got off track. I think logging is good. Maybe try and give it up on weekends. I'm gonna start that again. Weekends are to hard to log, to many social gatherings and outings.  Logging is like having to report to someone about what you ate all day or what you can eat.  Hope this is a better week for you.

Original Post by shanasedai:

Original Post by sunshine25:

MY trigger is two things......TOTM makes me eat continually, sweet things, but that's probably pretty normal for everyone. Need chocolate, things I wouldn't normally eat. Usually just the first day is the worst.

2nd Trigger:  TV. It's like they go hand in hand. TV and food. I just can't seem to watch a program without some kind of food to munch on while I'm sitting. For that reason I try not to watch to much tv or I save my popcorn for nightime when watching tv. It doesn't help that hubby is thin as a rake and eats at every commercial either. Sundae's, chips, you name it. So when he has his chips I have my popcorn, when he has his sundae's I have my fruit with yogurt poured on top of it. As long has I can stick to healthy foods, then I guess my eating at TV time isn't all that bad. I guess you could say bordem triggers my eating.

I don't know if this will help, but knitting works for me.  I knit and watch movies.  I can't knit and eat at the same time   So it works well for me.  Is there something you could do with your hands that wasn't snacking?

 Your absolutely right. I used to crochet alot and I love to do it, so I would go for hours and not put the crocheting down. I need to get back into that again. Maybe with winter coming I can do a nice new throw to go over my bed. Good thinkin !!!! What  would i do without you all.

START     Sept 3-5:        ;   174.90   lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12:      171.60  lbs. (-3.30)
Week 2.   Sept 17-19:      171.60  lbs. (0.00)
Week 3.   Sept 24-26:      171.40  lbs. (-0.20)
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:
Week 5.   Oct 8-10    
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:
Week 8.   Oct 29-31:
Week 9.   Nov 5-7:
FINISH.   Nov 12-14:

Wow, how's that for timing, lost by today what I put on during the week while being away a few days. I'm happy with my progress this week.

START     Sept 3-5:        ; ;  174.90 lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12:      171.60  lbs. (-3.30)
Week 2.   Sept 17-19:      171.60  lbs. (0.00)
Week 3.   Sept 24-26:
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:
Week 5.   Oct 8-10    
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:
Week 8.   Oct 29-31:
Week 9.   Nov 5-7:
FINISH.   Nov 12-14:

Had a loss of another 1lb. on Thursday, but someone it found me again by Saturday morning. Maybe it's just water retention. I'm still happy from the week before.

Good Luck to everyone this week. Going away for a few days, so this week is gonna be a tough one. Better get some hiking in.

START     Sept 3-5:        ;  174.90 lbs.
Week 1.   Sept 10-12:      171.60  lbs. 
Week 2.   Sept 17-19:
Week 3.   Sept 24-26:
Week 4.   Oct 1-3:
Week 5.   Oct 8-10    
Week 6.   Oct 15-17:
Week 7.   Oct 22-24:
Week 8.   Oct 29-31:
Week 9.   Nov 5-7:
FINISH.   Nov 12-14:

So not really sure how this happended, but I'll take it. This is usually the week I drop a few lbs. then the rest of the month the scales don't move. Oh well, at least it's moving in the right direction.

Measurements as of September 6/09

Bust:      40"

Hips:      39"

Arms:     12.75"

Thighs:   20.50"

Waist:    36"

Calfs:     15.50"

Why this weight loss journey?

All my life I have envied thin people. I have always wanted to be thin and have always been the heaviest person in my family. I like to buy clothes and shop and hated that I got to the point where I had to shop in a larger ladies shop. I want to feel young, sexy and alive and loosing weight is making me feel that way. I feel like this is my very own project I started and am going to finish it. I am someone who is very focused on what I am doing and want nothing to stand in my way. I am trying to work very hard for this dream to finally come true!