I'm new here and would like a older group to chat with. Maybe we can go down the trail to Skinnyville together.

I have had a few health problems but I am in great shape and healthy now and want to get this weight.

Could use any and all help. Would anyone care to join me in my new adventure?

Lets not play tug of war!

Tug of war is your internal desire to self sabotag- do I -don't I-- should I -shouldn't I ?
We know the correct answer, but it's the desire to do what we want- not what we need.
Do you have a tug of war going on inside of you?

FACT-Few people are exempt from this frustrating fact of life!

Here are a few signs of self sabotag

You think up excuses why you don't have time.

You procrastinate

You have feelings of anger and resentment.

You often feel discouraged and give up.

You lose weight only to regain

you do the closet eating  never eating with others.

You are at a stand still as you watch others reach their goal.

This is what I'm going to work on this week end. How to avoid self sabatog. Anyone have any more suggestions on a week end plan?

There was a little boy setting at the side of the road,looking at the farmers corn field.
The farmer came by and said " what are you doing"?
"Are you getting ready to steal my corn"
OH No, said the little boy I'm just setting here trying to talk myself out of steal your corn!

Isn't that what we do?
We go to places that sell things that we are tempted to eat.
Say pizza, why do we go to a place and want to talk our self out of reaching for a piece.
It would be wiser to go somewhere that serves a nice salad, grilled chicken and baked potato.
Why do we want the temptation of the pizza in front of us as we walk through the front door?

A little boy gets ready to start his day.
His father says "Do not go to the river and swim"
That evening the boy comes home with a wet bathing suit!
Where have you been the father asks.
I went swimming at the river!
Well I told you not to.
Why did you even take a bathing suit to the river after I told you not to swim?
Well just to see if I could resist temptation!

Is out cupboards full of temptations?
Are we testing ourself to see if we can resist?

The kitchen mouse is tempted with the cheese on the mouse trap.
He knows not to reach for it, but like us he can't resist temptation.
He knows if he gives in, he could really be in trouble.
Most of the time his temptations leads him to a bad end.

Is our temptations leading us to a bad ending?

How do you resist temptation?
Each one of us are different.
Each one has our own ways of trial and errors.

One of my favorite things is to carry my before picture.
when I have the temptations, take it out and look at it.
That can really snap me back to the " leave it be mode"

Would you share your "How to avoid temptations?"

Hi Can a really old lady join this group?  lololol  I followed you and will go see what this is all about.  They wanted me to lose down to 127--I weighed 129 when I got my Masters in 1981 and everyone thought I was dying of cancer.  If I can't look good at 43 at that weight just what do they think I will look like now!   I changed my profile--.  The weight is all in the boobs anyway!  Okay will see what happends here.  How you like my name.  lori

Dustymoose? Where did you come up with that one? I wanted to be Kansas gal- but I put it in the wrong place. Have you looked around? I'm in another 50 group but got in just under the wire-they closed the group. Who ever opens a thread can close when they get enough members. They have somewhere around 50 and I'm the new kid on the block. There were two of us that joined yesterday and they closed as soon as we got there. Hey so glad you joined me. I think I'm really going to like this- you can eat anything. My friend that I stayed with last week is doing great with this. Want a cheat sheet? she paid big bucks for the Dr. to send her somewhere and show her what and how to eat-- it's looks the same as here.

Well we're heading to friends to play pegs and jokers- see you back home and hope you stick here with me to.

Hi lady. Found ya. Gonna check this out. Hope all goes well for you. If you have time send me a cheat sheet. Have to go read . Take care  Judy

Hey Judy

Glad you came to check this out. Don't think I have jumped ship- never!. I'll get some sheets off sometime this next week. Thanks for the good luck- so far I love this eating and counting. Not hard at all, at first I thought -"Oh boy what have I gotten myself into?" But love it. So tired of the same old stuff. Not knocking the outcome you know we all have done GREAT on it,but ready for a change and this so far is just what I'm looking for. Had a piece of brownie tonight and no guilt feeling at all.

Hope some of the other gals come check it out. I'm not trying to get anyone to change, it works for some and it did me,but just need a break.

 Guess I'll set and watch a video. Great for motivation. 

Enjoy 212 

http://www.212movie.com/

Well I guess no one over 50 need to live a healthy way. humm wish I had some gals to visit with. But maybe someone will decide I don't bite. Guess I'll just do my own thing here.

Fish is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fats that ensure healthy functioning of the cells in the brain.
A cup of green or black tea provides polyphenols, special plant compounds that keep brain neurons healthy and blood vessels elastic so that nutrients can flow to the brain. Choose green tea to enhance memory and alertness and improve attention span.
Whole grains supply the brain with its preferred source of fuel: carbohydrates. Whole grains also contain three B vitamins important for brain energy: folic acid, vitamin B6 and B12. Whole wheat pasta, barley, oatmeal, brown rice and whole grain breads are all sources for complex carbohydrates.
Nuts and Seeds are rich in selenium, vitamin E and phytochemicals, nuts and seeds protect against brain aging. Their plant sources of omega-3 fats also contribute to healthy brain cells.
 Cart of Many Colors
In general, think colors when perusing the produce aisle. If it?s brightly colored, it is brain food -- loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that maintain brain health and enhance mental performance.
All berries are good, but especially blueberries are rich in anthocyanin pigments and potent antioxidants that build a protective shield around the brain, guarding against aging and damage to the brain.
Spinach is an antioxidant powerhouse, bursting with beta-carotene, vitamin C and folic acid that help to keep blood vessels healthy and brain nerve impulses working properly. The iron in spinach is important for getting oxygen to the brain and improving concentration.

To improve your brain function, even out your blood-sugar level by eating and drinking water regularly -- try a meal or snack every three to four hours.

The best sugars for the brain are complex carbohydrates. Starches and fruit sugars (fructose) do not cause the roller-coaster mood swings that junk sugars do. The molecules in complex carbs are long, so it takes longer for the intestines to break them down into the simple sugars the body can use. They provide a time-released source of steady energy, instead of a sudden surge followed by a sudden drop.

I had this sent to me and thought I'd put it here for safe keeping.

22 Reasons You Might Be Fat Forever


Are you frustrated with being overweight, and you don't know what to do? Usually we tell you what you need to do, but here's a twist: We're here with 22 reasons why you're failing to make progress. Don't take it as a scolding, but as inspiration to get the job done.

1. You are still looking for a quick and easy solution to weight loss.

2. You think that diet and exercise are the only essential factors involved in weight loss.

3. You have not identified the psychological reasons that drive your eating patterns.

4. You have not learned to manage or heal the psychological reasons that drive your eating patterns.

5. You have a fear of or resistance to growing up and becoming a full adult.

6. You use food as a reward or a treat after any or all stressful events.

7. You think you can lose weight without making exercise a regular part of your day, every day.

8. You think you can lose weight by doing it ?your way.?

9. You expect to lose weight without making significant lifestyle changes.

10. You refuse to learn to become a good receiver as well as a good giver.

11. You have never learned to be effectively and appropriately assertive.

12. You have not learned to express your anger in a healthy, honest fashion.

13. You have not learned to be self-nurturing except with food.

14. You are excessively self-critical.

15. You refuse to take responsibility for your life.

16. You resist learning to love yourself.

17. You resist learning to love your body before it is thin.

18. You have not faced your inner fears of being thin.

19. You are certain that spirituality (a connection to a force greater than you) is irrelevant to weight loss.

20. You think you can lose significant weight without the support of others.

21. You have deep emotional wounds that you refuse to explore and heal.

22. You are not prepared to have weight be an issue that you will have to face each and every day for the rest of your life.

OK, now you have some incredibly important information about yourself and the things that are blocking your weight loss. You now have a choice. You can get depressed and go into avoidance or denial, or you can choose to make a renewed and informed commitment to your growth and well-being. The decision you make could change your life and your body for good!

5 pounds bites the dust. think maybe I'm figuring these things out. yeahoo!

Hi. I'd like to be a part of this support group. I was so disappointed when I saw the other was closed. I read their posts and wish I could be a part of it.

My name is Carol. I am 5'2" and currently weigh 269. I am down from 284 which I weighed on June 14th - my highest EVER. My goal weight is 123 lbs which I hope to achieve by June 2009.

I've battled with weight all of my life. In the mid 70's, I lost 90 lbs and got down to 125 lbs. I married and had two beautiful daughters in the early 80's. I was able to maintain my weight around 140 until the early 90's and that was all she wrote!

I have found that I'm an emotional eater - happy, sad, mad, frustrated, bored. You name it - I turn to food to make me feel better. Knowing this is half my battle.

My tipping point in this attempt to lose weight - and may I say my last - was back in June when I was told I would need to have a total hip replacement (right). About a year ago, I started walking with a limp and experienced severe pain in my groin and down my leg. I started with aquatic physical therapy that seemed to help. In September, I was tripped by a student (am a principal at an elementary school) and injured my right hip in addition to tearing my rotator cuff! I haven't been the same since. The orthopedic surgeon says I must lose 50 more pounds before he will do the surgery.

I know I must approach this journey in losing weight as a lifestyle change. CC has helped me to monitor my daily food intake in a healthy manner. In addition, it provides the ongoing support and motivation I need to "stick with it."

I am looking forward to getting to know each one of you and hearing your stories.

~Carol Ü

Hi Carol

Well shucks I just wrote a long letter to you and lost it. haha

Anyway I had a heart attack 6 yrs ago and several months later I become a diabetic. I ate and slept and ate and slept this went on for months. One day I decided enough is enough I decided I had a second go at life and here I was now up a good 65 pounds. On 19 meds. a day and several I took twice a day.

So off I go to read on a new way of life. I ate nothing but chicken,fish and turkey as a meat. I had no salt,sugar,grains,flours and no taste.

In about a year or less I was down 55 pounds and then had surgery and have blown it big time. I was looking for a way to have taste and also have good luck with weight loss. Hope this is going to be it.

I love to exercise that's my one +

Maybe together we can get this added weight off. So your an emotional eater- I am a foodaholic now. I use to never eat sweets till after my heart attack and now it seems I crave junk food. Well I have taken it off before and together we can "Geturdone"

I am still on another program- because I'm so close to the gals there,but had to try something different.

Here's hoping you get your new knees soon. My friend had both replaced at the same time. Did great- the hardest thing was to go to the bathroom-everyhing else she said no problem she is doing great. She walks with a small limp but no pain.

So glad your here. I'll see you later need to get some yard work done. It's so hot here, but that doesn't slow down the weeds.

Things I need to remember.

Reduce your butt and theighs
How to Reduce Your Butt and Thigh Size!
(that should get your attention) :)
Fat Burning Exercise
Fat burning exercise is a great way to help reduce the size of your thighs and butt. To start with try walking or using the treadmill. Bikes or cycling are great too just as long as you keep the resistance to an absolute minimum. Why!? Because often when first starting an exercise program your musclegrowth is easily stimulated, which means if you include too much resistance in your fat burning exercise you may promote muscle growth and size.

Toning Exercise

It is important that you perform a full body workout, rather than just concentrating on your butt and thighs. Perform an exercise on each body part using light weights and high reps on your lower half. One of the best ways to ensure you are re-shaping your body with the correct workout, especially if you are pear shaped, is to look into getting a program designed for you. It is well worth your while and it will save you allot of frustration.

Low Fat Eating Program

I know you think low-fat eating is boring but it's not. Although if you choose to make it boring and choose not to experiment with low fat foods then I guess it would be. There are so many wonderful ways to eat the supposed "fast foods" as "low in fat". Over the years I have gone out of my way to make an effort to find new and exciting ways of cooking low-fat tasty meals. There are so many options out there if you only look.

A low fat "simple to follow eating program" is vital when re-shaping your body and will determine whether or not you achieve your re-shaping program goals. Your workout/s and eating program work hand in hand to help stimulate your metabolism to burn body fat and to help re-shape and tone muscle.

To ensure my Virtual Fitness Trainer: Online Personal Training Members have the best opportunity possible to reach their health and fitness goals I have put together some great low fat menus and recipes along with the low fat eating programs all for which are designed to suit their training goals.

Follow these steps:
Don't over consume starchy carbohydrates, sugars and fats.
Reduce your starchy carbohydrates towards the end of the day. (Starchy carbohydrates: bread, cereal, rice, pasta, potato etc)
Cut out as many fats from your diet as possible - be realistic of course - not radical.
Don't use fatty sauces, dressings or too much margarine or butter in your meals.
Cut all fat and skin off your meat and "grill" - do not fry your meat!
Eat decent servings of fresh fruit and veggies.
Eat 5-6 smaller meals per day.
Increase your lean proteinintake such as meat, chicken, seafood, protein shakes, egg whites. Your protein shake must low in fat, low in carbohydrates and high in protein.
And remember before starting any exercise or eating program you should consult your doctor first.


 

1: What is the Key to fast weight loss?

 Accelerating your metabolism

2: What is metabolism?

 Speed that it takes for your body to burn the foods that you eat

3: What are the 5 basic factors that affect our metabolism?

Age, genetics, amount of activity, foods you eat, and Dieting

4: What are the  basic food groups according to your body? Proteins, Carbs, and fats(veggies)

5: What are the two key elements that help turn any aerobic activity in to a highly effective Accelerated Fat Burning routine? proper breathing and target heart rate

STOP Procrastinating
STOP Making Excuses
STOP Sitting on the Couch
STOP Ignoring Signals from Your Body
STOP Listening to Destructive Criticism
STOP Expecting Immediate Success
STOP Whining
STOP Making Exceptions
STOP Storing Provisions for Failure
STOP Fueling with Contaminated Fuel
STOP Allowing Food to be a Reward
STOP Neglecting Your Spiritual Health

 by John Huckabee

Cravings are more of a psychological addiction than a physical addiction, bearing little relation to you being hungry. But fighting off those cravings for food (usually high in sugar and fats) can be extremely difficult. Despite the fact that we can all struggle to cope with food cravings scientists and researchers still do not completely understand them.

There ARE things you can do to control them ? you are in control!

Identify the Times When You Crave Foods
What could be triggering the cravings? Are you bored, lonely, tired, anxious? Look at ways of dealing with the emotions ? if you are tired: take a nap; feeling down: take a brisk walk to boost serotonin levels; lonely: ring a friend, make plans to get together and give yourself something to look forward to. Plan to keep yourself busy if you know certain times you struggle with cravings.

Eat at Regular Intervals
Don't go for long periods of time without eating ? this causes your blood sugar levels to drop and increases the desire for sweet and sugary foods. Look around for healthier versions of the food.

Practise Portion Control
Skip the king sized/bigger bag versions. Snack size / treat size will suffice and show that you are in control.


Ok, we all have bad days. Don't be hard on yourself and dwell on the bad days. Put it into perspective ? how many good days have you had? Pick yourself up and carry on with determination to achieve your weight loss goals. You can GETERDONE ? Good Luck!

1. Throw away the bathing suit you wore in high school? and the memory too. It?s normal to have a mental image of yourself when you last exercised like a fiend. But if that image is from high school, you could be in big trouble. Even if it?s from last year, forget it. Remember as little as possible of what you used to look like. Starting today, make new memories.
    
2. Prepare. We already know you don?t have the time, so write it down like an appointment every day. You wouldn?t cancel an appointment, why would you cancel on yourself? Aren?t you important too?
    
3. Start slowly. Do much less than what you?re capable of. Take a 20-minute walk if you?re returning to exercise. You might feel like it?s not enough, but it?s a good start.
    
4. Get the family involved. Run while your daughter rides her bike. Go to a local track and let the kids play their own games. Run with your spouse. Sign up for a local 10K. Walk with your son. Celebrate with a little something special after every activity.
    
5. Where are your friends? Four words, four reasons ? motivation, inspiration, determination, conversation. Surround yourself with friends who think positive and live large.
    
6. Put the pain in perspective. When the going gets tough, remember that you have survived 600 carpools, 540 loads of laundry (this month), 41 baseball games, 230 dinners and one family vacation. What?s the big deal?
    
7. Allow yourself to slow down. You?re driving this bus! For the first time today, you are in control.
    
8. Sign up for a race. It?s a goal to strive for and adds a little meaning to your everyday workout.
    
9. Run/walk in public. Be proud of your accomplishment. Take in all the sites and be an inspiration to others.
    
10. Just show up. Go to the gym, class, or the park. Once you?re there, it?s hard to say no. 98% of life is showing up.
     
11. Eat. Follow a healthy eating pattern. If you limit your calorie intake, you will not have enough energy to work out and your metabolism will slow down.
     
12. Understand your energy cycle. There are peaks during our days. Even during the week. Try to complete your workout when you feel good about yourself.
     
13. Wallow in your greatness. You can exercise to become a better exerciser, or you can exercise to become a better mother, a better father, doctor, teacher, or a better friend ? or you can exercise to become BETTER. Be proud of that accomplishment.
     
14. Have fun. Where?s your childlike spirit? When you can make workouts "playouts," you?ve got it made.

sparky people

Ran across this list looking for "older people" to talk to..

Hope you don't mind if I join.

I am 52 and 266lb ( as of this week)

kansasgal- What is with all the list? Where are you getting these?

Lora

Hello! I would like to join here!

52 y/o  216  lbs, not sure where to begin - today my first day here, I have no diet plan or idea. I have gained most of this weight in the past 6 years since I quit smoking, got married (yes, again) I have high b.p.; thyroid issues, (too slow) and I want to be healthier and thinner than I  am now.  

Is there a place here where we can find diet recommendations? or descriptioins to make a choice?  thanks everyone!