Posts by chompforchange

Well I've made a pact! With myself...that since the 4th is only 12 DAYS AWAY (yes gasp haha) I am going to stay strong every day until then.  Up until this pt it seems that I could go a few days going off track or scheduling cheat days to help me along but I figure this is the time to tell myself I've only got 12 days and I can prove to myself I can make any goal I put my mind(and body) to!  So-I even got out my journal this morning and made a lil 12 day calendar to mark off each day.  More importantly-how I'll achieve the goal each day.  Maybe give it a try too! It's been working for me for the last 4 days? haha so that's something! We're so close guys!

Well I must say I've been following my diet to a T.  In fact-I even scheduled a cheat day that just keeps getting pushed back b/c I can't seem to find the cravings!  Today I was finally going to cheat but I had one square of dark chocolate and that was it. Actually, I'm kinda sad lol I know i love food but after a while you get used to the lesser amount? Anyways, so yes, I'm on track but worried I'm not losing and then wondering if anyone has really had experience with the whole starvation mode thing or if it's just a myth?

hey speaking of swiming susieq-maybe you can help me...I've been wanting to try swimming for a while to break up my routine.  Thing is, I'm really kinda intimidated a/b jumpin into the pool with all the other lap swimmers.  I would have NO CLUE what I'm doing! Do you guys have any suggestions as to an order of exercises you do in the pool or do people share a lane? haha I have no idea!

awww thanks for all the get well wishes you guys!  Well, I can't say I feel 100 % (it's been going for a friggin week!) but the flu symptoms are gone so I'm still really taking it easy and taking lots of the basic cold syrups to get rid of the sinus stuff.  And based on what I've heard it's really going around! I hope you feel better krenren!  There's people all over the site saying they're feeling under the weather! wierd huh?

Diet has been pretty minimal food choice and probably calorie wise, but I haven't really moved much either. Kinda bummed b/c I know it will be hard to get well physically too.  I'm feeling well enough to walk today though so I'm going to later.  Plan today(all hot foods!):

B: Oatmeal and greek yogurt

s: coffee w/ soy

L: vegetable soup w/ ww toast

s: goldfish and latte

D: baked sweet potato and grilled chicken

hey guys! tried on my favorite pair of pants today....and they went on just right! I was so happy!  They were skin tight a/b 3 weeks ago! I still need a little more room in them...I was SUPER dehydrated/bloated this morning which I'm sure is the result of nothing but alcohol and diet soda so late at night.  I had a blast! And thanks for the info guys-my girlfriends were so appreciative to know the lower-calorie drink option when I brought the necessary ingredients.  Feeling ahhhh not as great today haha but meal plan is going great and I'm just trying to drink a lot of water to get my energy back.  I'm also taking a day of rest today-I did some pilates this morning and I feel good. Susieq! So inspiring! That's awesome.

Hey yall.  Elizajk-I could be wrong but unfortunately I think they really are that high in calories.  I used to get these AMAZING veggie bbq ribs at my univeristy and we found out that one serving had 450 calories(it's the sauce:(

Krenren-I say walking! Walking can get such a bad rap-I have a friend who...I'm sorry to say can annoy me b/c all she ever talks a/b is a new 'health' book she bought and how she doesn't want to 'waste' a work out that could be spent jogging.  I TOTALLY disagree! Esp if it's nice outside, give your shins a break, contract your core and have a long brisk walk.  Change things up too:)

I broke my plan yesterday-bummer. Still ate maintenence and since I'm  eating all non-processed stuff and taking lots of new gym classes, I'm pretty happy with just feeling better and healthier:) I do think I might have lost though b/c my booty is looking firm! Oh! Question! I'm having a little funnn night planned with the girls and...there will probably being a few drinks involved..I'm setting aside a little room for some but I'd like to keep the cals to a min-anyone have the best ideas?

For some bizarre reason this time is really different. Actually the truth is I'm telling myself this time WILL be different and it's working! I am actually surprised at my will to come back here with positive feedback that's actually keeping me on track:)

Hey guys! So our group has been pretty eye-catching b/c I could barely find it with all the new (similar) ones that popped up over the last few days! Soooo...yesterday, I realize I had one CRAZY physical day!  To start, I lifted weights for 20 mins and then did 5 min. sprints throughout for a total of 30 min. cardio.  Later I met a friend and we walked briskly in the beautiful weather for 25 mins and at night (I thought my day was ending...) I did my 15 min pilates/abs dvd.  Well, ten min. later I was out the door going clubbing with my bffs-SO glad I went SUCH a blast.  But now I know why i'm so tired! I mean, we danced for at least 2 1/2 hours straight and you sweat like crazy! Therefore I def underate yesterday so I might take it easy today and eat around 1400.  Still not getting on that scale yet...good luck guys!

hey team! I got home today-O.m.g-6 hour drive really takes a toll on your bum!  I feel more tired after sitting all day! But now it's GORGEOUS and I'm just going to take a leisurely walk! I feel good just knowing I'm going to get outside and not work out strenuously-b/c....I did SO well on my get-away! haha I'm so shocked and feel amazing!  Not only did I eat 1250-1350 cals a day, I snuck in two 12 (yes 12...) minute work out sessions each day!Not much-but it felt great b/c I just got myself moving when I stuck to clean eating so well! I couldn't believe it-I thought I would totally pig out when really-if there's nothing to snack on in my hotel room haha I guess I wouldn't eat then!  I even ate the roadstop Mcdonalds salads and Wendy's chili.  Today I came back and felt so good that I indulged at dinner and it felt worth it! I think it might even help me change it up-my metabolism could use a rev after 4 days low cal.  I really am pretty proud-can you tell? ;) keep going guys!

hey melliot! I am hypoglycemic and we didn't discover this until I was about 13 years old and started crying and fainting from headaches from a can of pop! So first, if you truly think you may be hypoglycemic, I would talk to your doctor to check it out and they'd give you precautions and stuff-otherwise, everyone can take steps to prevent low blood sugar! Here's what I go by: 1. eat often, it's true. I find regardless of how many meals I'm eating I have to keep something in my purse always in case I feel a dip in my sugar (fruit is best b/c it works fast!). 2-make sure you don't skimp on GOOD carbs-complex carbs literally carry you through the day, esp sweet potatoes and whole wheat bread.  3. on that note, NO white sugar! Now, there's def time for celebration and cake but if you don't have to have it, don't eat things that are basic pure sugar (ie, pop as opposed to ice cream which does have dairy and a little protein).  4. take amidday nap- reenergizes you!  Hope this helps!

I'll be back on Monday guys-it'll be nice b/c I won't be running at all so I'll be changing it up with my workout tapes and swimming in the big pool @ the hotel.  Good luck guys!

Dodgeram-I highly recommend work out tapes-even for people who already do other exercise, I find there are some days where I just physically don't want to leave my house! lol I've tried a few and my favorites are 'The Firm' calorie boot camp (for cardio) and the Pilates tape of the 10-Minute Solution series.  Especially the pilates b/c it comes with it's own stretchy band and it helps me take a break from cardio! Which speaking of, has anyone ever taken a break from exercise and actually lost weight? I just feel like maybe I need a break and then I'll see a change...

yay! Today was day 4 for me! haha I know it doesn't sound like much but I feel like the second and third days were the hardest!  I think if I can keep the momentum this shouldn't be too bad... and today I had scheduled a treat but all I wanted was fruit! It's like you start craving what your body needs. cool huh?

Someone came into my restaurant and casually asked around their table how many calories were in something and I just blurted out my near exact estimate! I then got very creepy looks...

I'm going to weigh in every other week-but knowing me, I'm going to weigh in MONDAY b/c I think it would make me to NOT want to pig out on the weekends if I have to be accountable that morning.  GAH-i wrote up a meal plan and I'm shocked how when you're eating clean how little calories things have! Anyone ever notice that you actually eat less quantity wise and now it seems like you eat all the time but just way less cals? crazy. Ok plan:

breakfast: greek yogurt and an apple with small skim iced latte (260 cals)

snack: parmesan goldfish (140)

lunch: going to try those Tofu noodles finally!-1/2 cup mushroom sauce, cheese, veggies, pudding cup (200!)

snack: protein shake w/ skim milk and a kiwi (200)

Dinner: Chipotle with friends, burrito bowl w/ beans, chicken, veggies (~400)

I'm feeling really run down today and it's crappy out so I might not exercise, just a little stretching and a nice soak in the bathtub. That's still only a/b 1100 cals for today...but I won't be working out? Maybe b/f bed I'll have a mini-popcorn bag.