Posts by michl1031

I am setting my calorie goal for 1600 daily. Also, at least 3 days of weight training and 45 minutes of cardio. I always slack on weight training but I think it's really important. You can see the results quickly if you stick to it. Do you want to have a weigh in day?

syzhu, don't let those uppeties get to you! Just remember that you are a good person and that's what counts:)

All right guys, it's the weekend!, well almost. I am making a goal of working out on Sat and Sunday, planning dinner so I don't have any urges(yeah right! I mean LESS urges), what else??

I don't know, weekends are just the worst for me. I probobly would've lost alot more by now if it wasn't for that.

What are your plans?

Hey guys,

Things that went good for me:

I exercised 5 days, mon-thursday I counted calories and had about a 700 defecit, I ate lots and lots of veggies, didn't eat out once!

Things to work on:

weekends!! I always lose track and end up feeling like a cow on Monday. This weekend I thought I did okay even though I didn't kep track of everything I ate. It's like a never ending cycle and every Monday I'm back to square 1. I guess we'll see on wed.

Alright, I weighed in today. 1lb. down from last week, 2lbs all together. I know I'm on the right track, I was just hoping for 2 lbs this week. That's still my goal for next week.

I'll second that Janay....YAY!! for Obama:) 

So I stepped on the scale this morning, nervous becuase I've been feeling fat. 1 LB down since last wed. Woo hoo. I know it's a small accomplishment but it makes me feel like I'm doing something right. I'm shooting for 2 next week (if I want to make it to 10 by tukey day). My strategies are: drink more water, take my intensity to the next level when working out and eat 6 servings of fruits and veggies a day. What are your strategies everyone??

I think weighing in on a certain day is a great idea! It's really hard for me not to step on the scale everyday and feel frustrated.

I want to lose a little more than 10 (maybe 20) but I'll do the 10 by turkey day goal with you also. I just got back on the diet wagon and definately need a jump start. I having been doing exercise videos on netflix and it's awesome. There are some really good videos out there (I'm sore). I have been trying to do them everyday, drink more water, always keep track of my calories and use the stairs more and park far away. I think I'm on the right track

I started out eating 1300 and after a few weeks without losing decided that was not enough. I am now eating about 1600-1800 and I work out at least 4-5 times a week. 45 minutes cardio, 20 minutes weight training. I also walk a mile every day at lunch.

Original Post by haley_2008:

I can only speak for myself, but once a week I go out to eat for dinner and eat chicken wings/nachos/beer.  I eat very  healthy at breakfast/lunch and I make sure I work out that day.  (burn 500 calories usually)  Next day I drink a whole load of water to rid most sodium.  I am still losing weight.

Just my experience.

~H~

**Edited to add I do NOT count calories for dinner at all....just eat!!! **

You make me feel so much better. I have been doing the same thing. It isn't always intentional though. I eat well all week, then saturday rolls around and I will usually go out to eat and have some beers too. I feel real guilty sometimes, although, I know deep down I am still doing something right. I have been consistantly losing about .5-1 lb per week, which is slow but I am trying to make a life style change while still incorporating things I like.

Original Post by techdog:

Original Post by machado:

The lady that works at the front desk always comes in and stares at me while crunching potato chips. It really makes me mad and I usually end up leaving early. I try not to go in when she is working. UGGG!

You are more forgiving than me.  I'd make a complaint with her manager.  That is just plain rude.  I'm glad none of the people who work at the gym I go to aren't that inconsiderate.  Not that I see too many of them at 5:30 in the morning, but the ones who are there are all really nice and helpful.

I would complain also!

I love the Lean Cuisine paninis, they're yummy

Original Post by trhawley:

"vodka has 60 calories a shot, the good news about that is that at a bar you know they'll give you a shot and no more."

Vodka has 60 calories in an ounce, not a shot.  A standard shot is 1.5 ounces or 90 calories if you are drinking 80 proof Vodka.  The higher the proof the more calories per ounce.  And not all bars used measured shots so you could actually get more calories per drink from a generous bartender. 

Depends on where you live, in some states a shot can only have 1 ounce