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Original Post by no3mie:

If you guys are game, I propose we keep this forum going beyond April 25th!

I honestly look forward to my weekly weigh-in with all of you lovely ladies :) It keeps me motivated to hear about your successes and struggles. And I get genuinely excited to hear about your losses!

It's difficult to discuss weight loss with my friends and family... although they are aware and mostly supportive of my efforts, the calorie counting and weekly weigh-ins is something they find obsessive and over the top. This seems to be the only place I can vent about my week of emotional eating, or my excitement over a string of successful calorie deficit days! You all understand because you're going through it too. 

So, before I get all group huggy... you guys interested?

 Hey I am willing to keep it going as a 1 year challenge, starting April 25Th and ending the following April 25Th for all interested party's, who want to reach a goal or just stay on track with maintenance.

Well, I am down 2.4 lbs this week but after being up .2 last week (ttotm) it's an average of 1.1 lbs. a week, I am a little disapointed but I am going to buckle down, cut back on the processed foods, cut the work outs and the cals a bit. This weeks weight loss goal is 2 lbs.

To date I've lost 81 lbs. I am 9 lbs. from my first major goal of 199 by June 27th. Sarah

I am adding a big THANK YOU to all of you for your support.

*THANK YOU* *THANK YOU* *THANK YOU* Sarah

Treat yourself to chocolate or candy?
chocolate

Have a healthy BMI or fit into a certain size?
healthy BMI for sure, its about health not just looks!

Lost 5 pounds or lose 2 inches?
2 inches because i think I would have to loose more than 5 lbs.

Shop with someone smaller, same size, or bigger than you?
I prefer to shop alone, I hate feeling rushed.

Be "skinny" or be "toned"?
be toned, I don't know if I'll ever get there but I'd rather be toned for sure!

Lose 3lbs in a week HUNGRY or lose 0.5lbs in a week SATISFIED?
lose 3 pounds in a week hungry

Be ripped or be smooth?
ripped or smooth, that's a tough one. I think a good combo of both, I want to be tight but not masculine

Go to the gym or workout from home/outside?
go to the gym, because then I don't have to deal with the dogs, the kids, or my husband.

Workout in the morning or at night?
morning, because I have more energy and feel more motivated all day

I feel sexiest when I'm wearing:
nice pair of jeans and a cute top, I am a denim ad pearls type of girl

My favourite part about working out is:
alone time, no distractions

I wish I could (name a few if you want!):
get stronger, tighter, generally more fit, Have the body I had before kids! look good in thigh high boots and not much else!

Which of those are you currently working on:
getting more fit, these all kind of fit in the same category

Do you really think you'll get to your goal weight:
yes. I can't unlearn all that I have learned. I think I will make it there in the next couple years, I am worried far more about maintaining than reaching the goal.

Original Post by beckabooey:

First of all – I'm not a CC newbie, I don't run large deficits, and I don't restrict/binge.

Stats:
5'1", 175 lbs, female, age 33
Desk job, less than 30 min exercise a day

Averages for the past 14 days:
Calorie Intake:  1555
Calorie Output:  1792 (I choose Sedentary & log exercise.)
Average Deficit:  236

Average nutrition for the past 14 days:
Carb:  201
Prot:  77
Fat:  55
SFat:  14.1
Chol:  193
Sod:  2356
Fib:  31
Sug:  76
VitA:  11434
VitC:  84
Calc:  981
Iron:  15.8
K:  1930

My question:  I feel like I'm hungry/fatigued all the time here recently!  Where am I going wrong?  I've tried eating small meals 5 times a day and eating larger breakfasts, to no avail.  According to the site, my deficit is reasonable, and I'm getting all the nutrition I need.  I rarely eat refined carbs (4-5 servings per week).  I have been eating very little meat because of the expense.  Otherwise, I'm stumped.  My weight loss has also slowed.  I've been at this for about 5 weeks now, if that info helps.

Note:  When I say 'fatigued', what I mean is 'can barely make it to the stove when I get home from work.'

 hematocrit or red blood cells and Iron, it took four supplements a day for over 3 months to get me back to the low end of normal and I am still on 2 a day to keep it level, I had a high iron diet and still had lots of problems. Sarah

Original Post by redstar0511:

My diet consists pretty much of nothing but fruit. I don't sit around eating it all day. I may have a cup of grapes a day and an apple. half a bananna. I mean I have cereal and oatmeal and things like that too, but not every day. Some days at the end of the day, I find that I have eaten nothing but fruit the entire day. Is there such thing as eating too much fruit? Also, I would not gain weight because of this would I ?  ( I run aprx. 4 days a week for one hr)

 This will sound like a terible farce but it's true. My aunt had her intestines come out of her bum and the Dr. said it was from eating to much fruit. Her diet consisted of almost entirely fruit. Too much of a good thing can be a bad thing, make sure you get a ballanced diet. Sarah

Thanks for the encouragment! I am not feeling down on myself about it at all, at this point, it did sway me away from the gym for a few days but I am back at it full fource tomorrow. I have had a lot of factors playing ito my excueses for missing the gym for the third day in a row, but no more! Sarah

Original Post by kristephano:

Original Post by slardo:

Hello, I have a quick question: when I analyze my nutrients, I am finding that at times my carbs are too high and my protein is to low. Any ideas on what foods are good to eat that are high in protein and low in carbs? I do eat egg whites everyday for breakfast. Also, what do you think of Tuna fish and peanut butter? Are they good or bad?

And: GREAT JOB! Everyone...

I'm getting concerned though, I actually weigh myself Monday mornings, and the last 2 days it looks like I am gaining again.. I guess I need to really look at what I am eating..

My weight does normally drop during the weekend, but I am crossing my fingers this time :)

Good luck everyone!!

slardo,  I am having the same issue.  

I have a protein shake everyday for breakfast.  I use 100% whey protein, add one cup skim milk, 4 ice cubes, and a little bit of fruit.  The fruit adds in some carbs, so you can eliminate it if you want, but it makes it taste so much better.  :)

For dinner, I try to have 1 or 2 servings of lean protein (grilled, baked, or broiled chicken or fish, sometimes a turkey burger) and a BIG pile of steamed or baked vegetables (broccoli, green beans, asparagus, zucchini). 

I'm having trouble with lunches because I spent most of my life having big sandwiches for lunch, so I'm in need of good lunch suggestions too.

I hope that helps a little!  Let us know how you solve the protein/carb dilemma!

 

 Have you tried the Sara Lee low cal bread? I kike the whole wheat and honey 45 cals. a slice, yummy!

Original Post by ameylink73:

This is the first "forum" I have participated in and have to say I really look forward to checking in on what's been posted each day.  Helps keep me focused and when I am not seeing the results I expected, its nice to see I am not alone.  Its also hopeful when I see some people making such progress!  Thanks for the support:)

 Well we're glad you're here! And I agree on all accounts. This is the first thread I have ran and I am dong my best, but it gets away from me at times! Sarah

As long as your eating a ballanced diet and staying within your calorie allowance, eat it as often as you like! Brown rice is a great energy building food, a whole grain, and yummy! Sarah