Going4Gold GANG

Here at the Going4Gold Gang it's all about sharing what your doing as an individual then sharing with the rest of the gang. 

Everyone is Welcome 

 

 

 Thanks Boots for the shout out -- what I love is to be outside; so usually that means hiking, biking, jogging or kayaking! The exercise part is love-hate. I love HAVING worked out; getting myself to do it, that has been more challenging, shall we say. Sometimes I put my workout clothes on and literally yell at myself to get some exercise. My natural state is prone on the couch with a cuppa tea and a good book.

So get this, friends:

Though there was no change on the dang scale this morning, this afternoon I jump on for the heckuvit, and there it sez -- 208! ONE AND a HALF pounds down in 8 hours?!? So I did it again, same thing, and again, same thing. Weirdness. Now I know why some people weigh themselves all the time.

I'll stick with once a week, methinks, too stressful otherwise. The sneaky weigh-ins are just too unpredictable.

Anybody else have this happen? 2BB, what do the experts say?

Forks, thanks for being the calm amidst the storm. Truth shall set us free!

PS We are still negotiating price on the new house, also the organization that owns it has made me an offer on my property. And we have to pick a mortgage company once all the contracts to sell are complete. All is stressful and I can only deal about one day at a time. Walk thru of my house is Tuesday so this weekend will be spent getting things shiny and delicioso for the buyer's committee. (though their offer is for "as-is", takes some of the pressure off). Stay tuned!

Love RG  

Forks,

If you do, do this plan --just so you know you have to watch fruits--they can be really really high in carbs (really surprised the heck out of me) ..Vegetables are now my friend--lol! Here is a sample menu , so you can see what I got

Calories: 1383 , Fat: 42 grams, Carbs 101 grams, Protein 144 grams

Breakfast:

Two 1/4 coups of fat free cheese, Two 1/4 cups of Egg whites, 3 oz of Breakfast steak, guacamole, bell pepper

Lunch: 100% whole wheat spaghetti (4oz), 5% Lean Hamburger meat ground up (1 cup), 1 cup of hunt Italian spaghetti sauce-low carb, low carb franz bread

Dinner: I ate leftovers from what I couldn't finish at lunch

---I also just ordered some of those noodles that every one talks about ---shiritaka (not sure of spelling) and they only have 3 grams of carbs so I'm excited. I have struggled with the carbs and especially since I love fruit!

Let me know if you need another sample menu from me! I'm glad to help

Another Sample Menu:

Calories: 1356 , Fat : 46grams, Carbs: 108grams, Protien: 136grams

 Breakfast:

Two 1/4 cups of egg whites, One 1/4 cup of fat free cheese, Light butter, 2 Slices of Whole Wheat French Toast from Trader Joes

Lunch:

Organic Finger Potatoes (1 cup),  3 oz Breakfast Steak

Dinner: Cheerios, Silk Soy milk

Snack: Cottage cheese (2), Natural Peanut Butter, cucumber

 

ok! have fun at your party!

What I have had so far today:

1000 calories, 21 grams fat, 96 grams protein, 96 carbs

Breakfast, Two 1/4 cups of egg whites, Two 1/4 cups of fat free cheese, 3oz breakfast steak

Lunch: 2 cups of vegetable fried rice, 1 cup of raw cucumbers, 1 red bell pepper

Is everyone eating their daily servings of veggies? (7-9 servings of veggies/fruits per day is what's recommended).

Just sayin'

=^..^= MOLLY

The past 3 days I was able to keep my cal. in control but today I went to 2,000 and well yeah... it is my b-day today so I was all like "OK I'll just splurge today" but in a sense some of the food I had samplings on didn't really taste as flavorful and was worth the calories you know? Has that ever happened to you guys? I feel a little ridiculous now I could have been around 1,600 calories. I feel a little stupid.

6: 40am

1 falafel

1 piece sesame seed bread

1/2 med apple

water, water, lots of water

10:15am

1 piece of a baguette (crusty)

1 slice deli turkey

lettuce

1 tbs shredded romano cheese

1 med. orange

5:50pm  (my binge)

5 homemade awesome zucchini pancakes

1 slice cheese pizza

2 small squares vanilla orange cake

tea

1 tbs honey

1 banana walnut coffee treat 

a bite of honey bunches and oats cereal with almonds

1 tsp olive oil

2-3 pieces sesame seed bread

1 falafel

bite of a baguette 

bite of old shrimp veggie stir fry 

1 medium apple

 

Hmm... I really need to figure this all out. Would it be good to eat light during the day and save the appetite for like dinner? There was a CC member that I e-mail sometimes and she said that I could do that every other day while on other days I make my own food rather always feeding off my mom's cooking. I know I need to aim for 1,600 cal. How do you guys manage your servings for fruits, veggies, grains, ect?

Hope everyone has a good weekend,

-hananabanana 

 HB -- most people keep their servings in control by planning ahead, or keeping veggies and fruits and meats around that can be served up easily for a good meal.

Report for 1/25/08

Calories = 1677 Burned = 2480 Deficit = 803

Exercise -- jogging two miles, cleaning and painting the basement

Fun Food Fact of the Day -- mexican pizza! English muffin halves with vegetarian fat-free refried beans, some salsa, and some low fat monterey jack, and green chiles sprinkled on top. Broil for 2 minutes, and voila!

Stats:

 Fat - 17.0% (33 grams)
 Protein - 21.3% (93 grams)
 Carbohydrates - 61.6% (270 grams)
 Alcohol - 0.0% 
 Other - 0.0%

Daily Sodium Intake - 2,783 mg
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 80 mg

Daily Fiber Intake - 55 grams

Boots and Forks, sorry friends, but I'm not giving up my complex carbs or whole grains. They're too key to glucose production to fuel long workouts. And I MUST have color, texture, flavor and variety from vegetables, and some fruits thrown in to boot. My mom tells stories that as a child I would not eat a plate of chicken, potatoes, and corn because "the colors aren't right!" LOL! I will be interested to see how you guys do with your new food approaches, though.

Tomorrow -- long run at 9 am, including running the stadium steps, lower level and upper level. Then back to the basement to finish the painting, and then some scrubbing before the potential buyers come for the walk-through on Monday. Anyone need some coolers, beach chairs, old sneakers, half-burned candles, or some bed linen? No? Well, then I'm taking it to the curb with a "FREE STUFF" sign. I haven't found a Freecycle source around here yet, so whatever isn't picked up, I'll run over to Goodwill.

We're off to the new house for another tour tomorrow, too, with SO's daughter and family, hope to get their blessing.

Have a good weekend, all.

- RG 

Hi everyone,

I have not logged in for a while. I have been trying to cope with work and this bitter cold weather we have had. I have not lost much but I think I am going in the right direction. I threw my scale out the window and took your suggestion Rivergrrl, to just use a tape measure. Thanks for the pep talk. It seems to be working, my pants are looser! lol!!

I had Chinese last night, too, Forks. I tried to eat the vegs and some rice but the Tao chicken was too tempting. I had a few pieces. I think the sodium got to me, too. I feel kind of yucky today. But it's Friday and ...

I did get outside to walk today YAAAY!!! My ankle is healing and my doctor cleared me to walk. I even ran for a couple of minutes (don't tell) to see if I could. It was Grreat. I can't wait until spring. My motivation is high today. Tomorrow I will post my stats. Have a terrific weekend everyone.

skye

YIPPEEE!!!! YIPPEEE!!!! YIPPEEEE!!!!!!

Blue-Skye's again, lol!!!!! I MISSED Ya,' Skye!!!!!!

Wooo Hooooo!!!!! You've made my day! Good news on that foot-- happy for ya'! ( I won't tell, lol!) Glad you're doing well!

* skips back to exercising...lol! * 

Looks like everyone is doing great! RG I agree with you--you do major major work-outs so you need your carbs! It will be interesting to see--I'm excited and can't wait for results! Welp, I just got done with spin class so I'm tired--talk to you all later!!!

Nutrition Report

Fat - 18.7% (30 grams)
Protein - 29.8% (108 grams)
Carbohydrates - 51.5% (187 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 0.0%

Daily Sodium Intake - 2,883 mg
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 352 mg
Daily Fiber Intake - 31 grams
Nutrition Grade A

2008-01-25   1,347

Beverages

Tea - Green, with Jasmine, Wellbeing Selection30Honey Squeezable2163Tea, Earl Grey20Jasmine Tea30Coffee, Instant, Regular, PowderB+12 

Breakfast

Deli Skinless Natural Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast5751Red Onion - VegetablesA104Hellmans' Canola Lower Calorie, 1 Tbs.D+1345Sara Lee 100% Multi-grain BreadB-2345Sara Lee 100% Multi-grain BreadB-2345Coffee, Instant, Regular, PowderB+12Original Lite - Coffee-mate Powder420Sugar Light Brown - Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar623Egg, Whole - Raw, FreshB5074 

Lunch

Deli Skinless Natural Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast5751Sara Lee 100% Multi-grain BreadB-2345Hellmans' Canola Lower Calorie, 1/3 Tbs.D+515Kraft 2% American CheeseC1945 

Dinner

Broccoli - RawA440150Shedd's Spread Country Crock Regular (Soft) - Regular730Multigrain Oatmeal, Maple brown sugar with Pecans, QuackerB-42160Potatoes, Boiled - Cooked Without Skin, Flesh, Without SaltA1916Stew Meat710 

Snacks

Nonfat Cottage Cheese - Cottage CheeseB+11480StrawberriesA12038Oranges - Raw, FloridaA14165Cocoa, Dry Powder, UnsweetenedA-1125Protein, Premium Whey, Body Fortress, VanillaD+28110Puddings, Kraft, Jell-o Brand Sugar Free Cook & Serve Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling VanillaD+1242Dairyland Skim Milk Fat FreeA25091

Total Calories Consumed 1,347

Exercise

Weight Lifting, Mat Exercises and Stretches, Nordic Track, planning on Rebounding

Gotta' figure calorie burn- need to hurry, so I'll add later.

Sweet, Healthy Dreams, Gang!!!