Posts by slfaucette

Here is a salad I love and only have as a complete meal.

Mixed springs and spinach; 81 grams grilled chicken; 15 grams of chopped roasted macadamian nuts; 121 grams of grilled pineapple chunks; 14 grams of shredded parmesam cheese; topped with 30 grams of Ken's Litehouse Honey Mustard Dressing.

I measure everything, so I use grams, it's easier than ounces on the scale.

In a bowl, lay out the mixed greens; then in a skillet roast the nuts, then place on greens. Now add the chicken, once cooked place on greens. While the skillet is still hot, place the pineapple in, turn off the heat and cover until fruit is warmed; place on top of chicken. Sprinkle with cheese and dressing.

For the chicken, I use the pre-cooked packaged chicken. Total calories is 405 and it's very filling. (I always use a large bowl, and place a lot of greens first.)

It is awesome! It will knock anyone's socks off.

I've always had the same problem, so to help I allow myself a full serving of what ever I'm fixing. I plan ahead what I'll be eating, keep it balanced, then only fill my plate with what I can eat.

I can't do the leave some on your plate, thing, so I only put on what i can eat. It is very satisfying to know I can clean my plate without the guilt.

I have a meat, veggie, and starch, and even bread sometimes. My bread, if it's a buscuit, I cut in half to think I can have 2 pieces instead of just 1. I measure everything for 1 full serving, then enjoy.

I also log everything into calorie count so I can see if possible, I could have seconds. Sometimes I can based on what I've eaten that day.

Sorry to make this long! Best wishes!

It helps your body to rejuvinate and stabilize. It's not good to keep it going w/o rest. Your body needs to rest; so, take a day off and rest, even God rested a day.

The only remedy is delivery! LOL

Unfortunately, I went through the same thing, my sweeling finally went down about a month after I had my son. I drank water all the time, and tried to limit my salt, but it didn't do any good, I was still swelling in my hands and my feet.

Some women are just more proned to sweeling than others. I found relief for my feet with my combat boots (I'm in the military.) I hated my feet being out of them, b/c they would hurt more outside the boots than in.

Best wishes and congrats!

Just stick to your guns; eventually you will win. It will take time, he is determining boundaries, and now is the time to set them. Don't give in now, it will be even harder to break later on. So, stick with it. When my son did this, I would do this, I would remind him the first time, that it was bed time. Every time after that I would say nothing, and just put him back in bed. It took about a week to get him to actually stay in his room, but it worked.

So, stick with it, and best wishes. :-)

What are you doing and what are your numbers?

I would like to encourage you to keep up and stay on track. The pay out in the end will be worth it.

I started 4 Feb 08, and have lost 24 lbs so far. I started at 197, I'm 5'7", and I'll tell ya, there are days where I feel like eating a house; but I don't. Staying focused it the hardest part, even after 3 months, it's hard.

Stay with it and best wishes.

Try using www.craigslist.com in your area, people usually have good deals.

It's eaiser than trying to hit all the yard sales first thing on Sat morning! :-)

Leave the scale alone for about 2 weeks, or at least only once a week; checking everyday will drive you crazy, due to water fluctuating. Your body is changing as it loses weight, so what it did 20 lbs ago, will be different now that you're 20 lbs lighter. (just a guess on the weight, if more WTG!)

My suggestion, fluctuate your calories each day, it will average out for the week; then check your weight every 2 weeks, instead of everyday. If you have to check it more often, try to keep it at once a week.

BTW, I've lost over 25lbs so far since Feb by fluctuating my calories and I check my weight only once a week, so I don't drive myself crazy with the numbers game.

Best wishes!

How do I find out what my percentages for protein, carbs and fat should be every day?  So far today I am at ~15% fat ~17% protein and ~68% carbs.  I'm not really sure where I should be. 

http://www.healthcalculators.org/index.html

How do I know how much water to drink everyday?

At least 64 oz

In fitness classes, why do the instructors always tell us to "keep moving" on breaks? 

From what I’ve been told, that if while your heart rate is high, your body is moving toxins around and will eventually flush them out; if you stop moving it could cause the toxins to stay still and hurt you more than do good for your body. I hope this helps.

What are the best vitamins to take?  I was thinking Omega 3 and Calcium.  

Also, get a "whole" multivitamin. (Not processed like one a day or Centrum.)

Why am I always so cold after I exercise? 

I would ask how much water are you drinking before you work out? Ensure you drink plenty of water before and after you work out.

 

I answered a few of your questions; I hope that helps.

Best wishes! :-)

Kraft now makes a new pudding cup that is only 45 cal; it's sugar free and it's great.

I slice up fresh strawberries (200 grams for 60 cal)and dip them in the chocolate pudding for a chocolate covered strawberry treat! Totals about 105 cal.

My after dinner snack consists of about 200 grams of strawberries (60 cal) and a Kraft snack pack sugar-free chocloate pudding cup (45 cal). All in all is only 105 cal total; and I dip the strawberries in the pudding to give a chocolate covered strawberry dessert. I love it!!! :-)

irishmum, I have not plateau'd as of yet; and I'm praying I won't. That's where the zig zag comes into play, to help keep your body from plateauing.

jakshops, your numbers look good; keep a day or 2 at 1000 or even 1100, then a couple of days at 1300 or 1400. This will keep your body in shock so it won't hit a plateau. Use this link to find out more about zig zagging http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2006/02/27/ 5_ways_to_break_a_weight_loss_plateau.php

I have used zig zag method for the past 6 weeks, and I've lost 17lbs; I'm 5'7", started at 197 the begining of Feb 08, now I'm down to 180.

God's speed in your endeavors, my prayers are with you.