Weight Loss
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I am interested in finding others who have been struggling for a long time with losing the "last 10 lbs". . I've been battling to lose 10 lbs for many years. Actually, I've lost 10 in the last year but I needed to lose 20 a year ago (not just 10).
I run, bike and swim now and have been participating in running 5k's and triathlons. I have firmed up but would like to wear a size 8 comfortably. I may want to go on to a size 6 next.
I think that if I had some friends with the same goals, then I would stay motivated. Maybe we can share ideas and recipes.
Let me know if you are out there and interested.
I run, bike and swim now and have been participating in running 5k's and triathlons. I have firmed up but would like to wear a size 8 comfortably. I may want to go on to a size 6 next.
I think that if I had some friends with the same goals, then I would stay motivated. Maybe we can share ideas and recipes.
Let me know if you are out there and interested.
Edited May 31 2007 00:10 by clairelaine
Reason: Moved to Weight Loss Forum
Reason: Moved to Weight Loss Forum
Hey everyone!
Eugrrll, how are you feeling? I hope much better. I am doing fine so far today and stayed within 1400 calories. I am finding this forum very motivating.
Tonia, my triathlon on 6/24 is a sprint tri. 500yd swim, 15 mile (very hilly) bike ride, and a 5 K run. I am really looking forward to it.
Trixitrix made a good point about goals. We are here to support each other, but your goals are your goals. I personally liked the idea of setting July4th as my goal date, but that is because I have a beach vacation planned!
Good luck everyone!
Di
Eugrrll, how are you feeling? I hope much better. I am doing fine so far today and stayed within 1400 calories. I am finding this forum very motivating.
Tonia, my triathlon on 6/24 is a sprint tri. 500yd swim, 15 mile (very hilly) bike ride, and a 5 K run. I am really looking forward to it.
Trixitrix made a good point about goals. We are here to support each other, but your goals are your goals. I personally liked the idea of setting July4th as my goal date, but that is because I have a beach vacation planned!
Good luck everyone!
Di
amyb3517
Monday weigh in 145 lbs. (I was 141 at the end of last week! - but I started at 150, so I can't complain)
ditto the question from toniahayes~~~~ how in the world do you all manage to stay at 1200 calories? That is supposed to be my target, but I am usually up around 1600.
Also, I think that you are supposed to yield around 1200 NET. I have been averaging my workouts (on here and on my HRM) and how many calories I burn, and then I am trying to be super vigilant about logging every single thing I put in my mouth... yes the lifesavers, sugar free gum and lettuce COUNT!
for example, Friday I burned about 422 and ate around 1700.
I think this is how it's supposed to work
trixitrix~~~ thanks for telling me what I should have done at the party I was at........playing with the baby would have been a great distraction, and then I could have THOUGHT about the stuff I was shoveling (and I do mean shoveling) in my gullet. It was a mess.
About the "windedness" - -do you have asthma, or are you in a really humid region? I quit smoking and it took me nearly 2 years before I could run without wanting to die. Sometimes now when it's humid, I get winded pretty easy, and I am convinced it's from all those years of smoking. I agree about setting your own dates for success. Each of us knows what we are capable of, but we need to be accountable~~~ to OURSELVES. Being on the forum definitely helps, but we all know that we have to have the desire and the motivation, and the WILL (because that's all it really is) I think merely to have to POST what we do is half of it. Just knowing, like you said, that you would have to, made you stop and think.
June 4
(did you notice I skipped June 3? that's because I walked 2 miles, but ate about 60,000 calories!)
weight training AM - 45 minutes
elliptical - 30 minutes
afternoon - bike ride 1:06 @ 15mph
(what can I say? it's my day off, and I am starting a week of MIDNIGHTS!!!! UGH!!~~~ This is the part of my job I hate!)
so, today counts 1 for me this week of double workouts.
Monday weigh in 145 lbs. (I was 141 at the end of last week! - but I started at 150, so I can't complain)
ditto the question from toniahayes~~~~ how in the world do you all manage to stay at 1200 calories? That is supposed to be my target, but I am usually up around 1600.
Also, I think that you are supposed to yield around 1200 NET. I have been averaging my workouts (on here and on my HRM) and how many calories I burn, and then I am trying to be super vigilant about logging every single thing I put in my mouth... yes the lifesavers, sugar free gum and lettuce COUNT!
for example, Friday I burned about 422 and ate around 1700.
I think this is how it's supposed to work
trixitrix~~~ thanks for telling me what I should have done at the party I was at........playing with the baby would have been a great distraction, and then I could have THOUGHT about the stuff I was shoveling (and I do mean shoveling) in my gullet. It was a mess.
About the "windedness" - -do you have asthma, or are you in a really humid region? I quit smoking and it took me nearly 2 years before I could run without wanting to die. Sometimes now when it's humid, I get winded pretty easy, and I am convinced it's from all those years of smoking. I agree about setting your own dates for success. Each of us knows what we are capable of, but we need to be accountable~~~ to OURSELVES. Being on the forum definitely helps, but we all know that we have to have the desire and the motivation, and the WILL (because that's all it really is) I think merely to have to POST what we do is half of it. Just knowing, like you said, that you would have to, made you stop and think.
June 4
(did you notice I skipped June 3? that's because I walked 2 miles, but ate about 60,000 calories!)
weight training AM - 45 minutes
elliptical - 30 minutes
afternoon - bike ride 1:06 @ 15mph
(what can I say? it's my day off, and I am starting a week of MIDNIGHTS!!!! UGH!!~~~ This is the part of my job I hate!)
so, today counts 1 for me this week of double workouts.
PS.. where do all you triathalon women live? (generally speaking of course) I just wondered, in case I get the itch..... 3 marathons is enough.... I am really into the biking thing, since the beau got me a rockin' fast bike for my birthday..... now if I could only swim....
Enjoyed reading your posts. Thanks for checking in...
June 4th: 1522 calories today for me. Ran 33 min. in hellishly, humid conditions. (Not sure if I can handle that one again. Will have to start going to the gym if this keeps up.) I did Pilates which means I did the double workout (yippee!)
Since I burned somewhere around 500 calories doing my exercise, does that mean I netted 1022? I'm a little confused about this.
Amy, I can so relate to your weekend. I've had so many of those myself and your weight sounds like mine; I started at 151 also last May.
The Tri's I did were in Florida. I did my first in the Gulf of Mexico, and my second was on the Atlantic Ocean, but the swim part was canceled so they doubled the run.
Trixi.. I agree with the point about downward trends..
JUne 5th: Swim 600 meters; 1500 calories; Weight on lower body.
Good night..
June 4th: 1522 calories today for me. Ran 33 min. in hellishly, humid conditions. (Not sure if I can handle that one again. Will have to start going to the gym if this keeps up.) I did Pilates which means I did the double workout (yippee!)
Since I burned somewhere around 500 calories doing my exercise, does that mean I netted 1022? I'm a little confused about this.
Amy, I can so relate to your weekend. I've had so many of those myself and your weight sounds like mine; I started at 151 also last May.
The Tri's I did were in Florida. I did my first in the Gulf of Mexico, and my second was on the Atlantic Ocean, but the swim part was canceled so they doubled the run.
Trixi.. I agree with the point about downward trends..
JUne 5th: Swim 600 meters; 1500 calories; Weight on lower body.
Good night..
Hi everyone! It was a busy day so I only have time to check in but Tonia, tomorrow I'll post a sample "menu" for a 1200 calorie day. Basically I eat a lot of fibrous things - beans, broccoli, barley, etc. and don't add sugar or oil to the things I make.
Anyway!
June 4: Did my 1st double workout for the week - walked 60 minutes and did drills 30. Did 20 pushups. Amyb, I really think the double workout plan will be the key to losing these 10 pounds. It's quite a brainwave and to tell you the truth, I've never tried it before. But it seems to already be working for me - I weighed myself today and am now at +10 instead of +12 like I was 10 days ago! So hurray! (Also, the fact that my totm came and went probably had something to do with it... )
And, because I've been so inspired by you chicas, I ran around the block this morning before the dog walk. It did get me very winded, but it was a start! (And you are right amyb, it is humid around here. I think the windedness had a lot to do with the jolt my body felt at exerting itself so hard. I'm used to a more mild intensity.)
June 5: Calorie goal - 1500; Exercise goal - single workout + pushups.
'night!
Anyway!
June 4: Did my 1st double workout for the week - walked 60 minutes and did drills 30. Did 20 pushups. Amyb, I really think the double workout plan will be the key to losing these 10 pounds. It's quite a brainwave and to tell you the truth, I've never tried it before. But it seems to already be working for me - I weighed myself today and am now at +10 instead of +12 like I was 10 days ago! So hurray! (Also, the fact that my totm came and went probably had something to do with it... )
And, because I've been so inspired by you chicas, I ran around the block this morning before the dog walk. It did get me very winded, but it was a start! (And you are right amyb, it is humid around here. I think the windedness had a lot to do with the jolt my body felt at exerting itself so hard. I'm used to a more mild intensity.)
June 5: Calorie goal - 1500; Exercise goal - single workout + pushups.
'night!
is it too late to join? i just joined the whole site, just what I was looking for
Hey everyone,
6/5 My goals are to stay within 1400 and do a double workout; swim 30 and bike 45. I live in PA and the humidity yesterday was 100%, uugghh.
The Tri's I did was in York, PA and it was an all female event and that is what I plan to do again on 6/24. I was also looking at an event in Coumbia, MD in August(again all female). There is just something about the encouragement you get from the other girls.
If you have time, I would love to know a little more about you. I am 39 with a 17 year old daughter and a 14 year old son. I teach HS math and competing in racing events is my hobby.
Di
6/5 My goals are to stay within 1400 and do a double workout; swim 30 and bike 45. I live in PA and the humidity yesterday was 100%, uugghh.
The Tri's I did was in York, PA and it was an all female event and that is what I plan to do again on 6/24. I was also looking at an event in Coumbia, MD in August(again all female). There is just something about the encouragement you get from the other girls.
If you have time, I would love to know a little more about you. I am 39 with a 17 year old daughter and a 14 year old son. I teach HS math and competing in racing events is my hobby.
Di
Hi all...OK...what I need, and suggest we put together, are ideas for MENU ideas for the 1200 calorie food plan.
I used to have, and want to see if I can find again, the RICHARD SIMMONS DEAL A MEAL thing. That, was a GREAT way to keep that number of cals going, and keep track.
I have ms, am on an extremely low fat diet which controls it quite well...HOWEVER, just turned 50, post divorce, remarriage...ten pounds seems to have found my butt & is NOT anxious to leave.
As far as EXERCIZE goes...I can't do what lots of y'all do..so, I need to moderate that...BUT, lemme pass on this tip...the LESLIE SANSONE walk away the pounds dvd's are outta this world!! I can do one mile (she has two, and three mile power walks too) in 14 minutes, in the comfort of my air conditioned living room...and lemme tell ya...it's a good work out...for what it is, not super high intensity...you're still burning cals, and it's super convienient!! No EXCUSES....:)
Lets go ladies...!
Donna aka burgh_grl
I used to have, and want to see if I can find again, the RICHARD SIMMONS DEAL A MEAL thing. That, was a GREAT way to keep that number of cals going, and keep track.
I have ms, am on an extremely low fat diet which controls it quite well...HOWEVER, just turned 50, post divorce, remarriage...ten pounds seems to have found my butt & is NOT anxious to leave.
As far as EXERCIZE goes...I can't do what lots of y'all do..so, I need to moderate that...BUT, lemme pass on this tip...the LESLIE SANSONE walk away the pounds dvd's are outta this world!! I can do one mile (she has two, and three mile power walks too) in 14 minutes, in the comfort of my air conditioned living room...and lemme tell ya...it's a good work out...for what it is, not super high intensity...you're still burning cals, and it's super convienient!! No EXCUSES....:)
Lets go ladies...!
Donna aka burgh_grl
bikegirl25,
not too late! Just let us know what you are planning to do to lose your 10 stubborn pounds. We are in the process of weighing in on our first week of double workouts 3X's a week. In other words, you need to do something twice a day (pilates in AM, weight training in PM, or whatever your desire is) and let us know a little bit about you. I gather from your name, you like to bike?
dievans,
how do you manage to get your 'rubbery' legs goind for the 5K after the bike? I did a biathalon in May with a wicked hard hill and then a 2mile run..I thought my legs would fall off!!
All women sounds inspiring. There is a women's 5k around here in May that I do, and it's nice. :) How far is the swim in August?
toniahayes,
yes, you are correct about your net calories. This is how it was explained to me. I think the biggest mistake we make (or I do) is eating back ALL the calories I burned in exercise~ partly because I wasn't logging every stupid thing that goes into my mouth. I have changed that and now record lettuce and jello, which I always kind of thought were free........ they are, but when you are burning 1,200 calories in a long workout, I start to think I can eat my face off.
Okay, I feel better that you are in the warm weather. I live by the Great Lakes and watched a few tri's around here, and the water looks horrible!!
burgh-grl,
any suggestions you have would be appreciated, especially in the meal department.
The idea of walking in AC sounds really appealing!
not too late! Just let us know what you are planning to do to lose your 10 stubborn pounds. We are in the process of weighing in on our first week of double workouts 3X's a week. In other words, you need to do something twice a day (pilates in AM, weight training in PM, or whatever your desire is) and let us know a little bit about you. I gather from your name, you like to bike?
dievans,
how do you manage to get your 'rubbery' legs goind for the 5K after the bike? I did a biathalon in May with a wicked hard hill and then a 2mile run..I thought my legs would fall off!!
All women sounds inspiring. There is a women's 5k around here in May that I do, and it's nice. :) How far is the swim in August?
toniahayes,
yes, you are correct about your net calories. This is how it was explained to me. I think the biggest mistake we make (or I do) is eating back ALL the calories I burned in exercise~ partly because I wasn't logging every stupid thing that goes into my mouth. I have changed that and now record lettuce and jello, which I always kind of thought were free........ they are, but when you are burning 1,200 calories in a long workout, I start to think I can eat my face off.
Okay, I feel better that you are in the warm weather. I live by the Great Lakes and watched a few tri's around here, and the water looks horrible!!
burgh-grl,
any suggestions you have would be appreciated, especially in the meal department.
The idea of walking in AC sounds really appealing!
Hi everyone!
I won't post my weight because I haven't weighed myself! I had a huge family gathering on Sunday because it was my grandma's 85th birthday. I don't even want to tell you what I ate or drank!
However, I have been good since Monday morning.
Monday &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp;
Calories: 1250
Exercise: Stairs at work (I was way too tired from my weekend to do anything when I got home from work!)
Goals for Tuesday &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ;
Calories: 1200 (it's all planned out!)
Exercise: Stairs at work + biking tonight
I won't post my weight because I haven't weighed myself! I had a huge family gathering on Sunday because it was my grandma's 85th birthday. I don't even want to tell you what I ate or drank!
However, I have been good since Monday morning.
Monday &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp; &nb sp;
Calories: 1250
Exercise: Stairs at work (I was way too tired from my weekend to do anything when I got home from work!)
Goals for Tuesday &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ; &n bsp; ;
Calories: 1200 (it's all planned out!)
Exercise: Stairs at work + biking tonight
Hi all - so far so good today. I wanted to post 2 sample menus for a 1200 calorie day. It works for me b/c I am not so hungry in the mornings but am famished in the mid-afternoon, no matter what I eat for breakfast. So I eat breakfast in the mid-afternoon. (Btw, I use another website to calculate calories, so this might not match exactly with calorie-count.)
Meal Food Calories
Breakfast 1 apple 81
1 cu. inch cheddar 68
Lunch black bean burger 115
white hamburger bun 117
1/2 plum tomato 7
1 1/2 tsp mustard 5
1 c. barley soup 96
Snack 16 oz. coffee 9
2 oz. 2% milk 30
1 c. frosted mini wheats 180
Dinner salad (lettuce, onions, broccoli) 27
nonfat salad dressing, 2 tbsp 30
pizza (1 slice 16-inch meat pizza) 432
Total: 1197
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Meal Food Calories
Breakfast 2 small peaches 68
1/2 c. nonfat yogurt 68
Lunch 1/2 med. whole wheat pita 60
1 slice turkey ham 40
1/4 c. fat free homemade hummus 67
1 tomato wedge 7
.5 c. lettuce 4
1 lg. ear of corn 123
Snack 1 c. frosted mini wheats 180
Dinner 1.5 c. chili w/meat, beans & lentils 481
1 reg. slice whole wheat bread 69
1.5 c. lettuce 9
nonfat salad dressing, 2 tbsp 30
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TOTAL: 1206
On 1400 or 1600 days, I add desserts and beverages in.
Meal Food Calories
Breakfast 1 apple 81
1 cu. inch cheddar 68
Lunch black bean burger 115
white hamburger bun 117
1/2 plum tomato 7
1 1/2 tsp mustard 5
1 c. barley soup 96
Snack 16 oz. coffee 9
2 oz. 2% milk 30
1 c. frosted mini wheats 180
Dinner salad (lettuce, onions, broccoli) 27
nonfat salad dressing, 2 tbsp 30
pizza (1 slice 16-inch meat pizza) 432
Total: 1197
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Meal Food Calories
Breakfast 2 small peaches 68
1/2 c. nonfat yogurt 68
Lunch 1/2 med. whole wheat pita 60
1 slice turkey ham 40
1/4 c. fat free homemade hummus 67
1 tomato wedge 7
.5 c. lettuce 4
1 lg. ear of corn 123
Snack 1 c. frosted mini wheats 180
Dinner 1.5 c. chili w/meat, beans & lentils 481
1 reg. slice whole wheat bread 69
1.5 c. lettuce 9
nonfat salad dressing, 2 tbsp 30
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TOTAL: 1206
On 1400 or 1600 days, I add desserts and beverages in.
Hey everyone,
I am really enjoying the posts! I am having a good day. I swam 1 mile and I am getting ready to put dinner in the oven and do 30 minutes of strength training.
AmyB,
I had a lot of trouble with rubbery legs after the bike, but know it is better. I adjusted my bike seat so that I get a little more extension and the quads don't have to work quite as hard.
Stay positive!
Di
I am really enjoying the posts! I am having a good day. I swam 1 mile and I am getting ready to put dinner in the oven and do 30 minutes of strength training.
AmyB,
I had a lot of trouble with rubbery legs after the bike, but know it is better. I adjusted my bike seat so that I get a little more extension and the quads don't have to work quite as hard.
Stay positive!
Di
I know we (some of us) are posting weight tomorrow AM, and I did NOTHING today in terms of cardio.... bad day at work, but I know that shouldn't be an excuse. I also ate nearly 1,700 calories!
I am planning a run tomorrow AM and will post my weight POST RUN. (or is that cheating??)
good day everyone... looks like everyone did great (but me) Tomorrow will be better!!
I am planning a run tomorrow AM and will post my weight POST RUN. (or is that cheating??)
good day everyone... looks like everyone did great (but me) Tomorrow will be better!!
Hee hee, amyb - just don't drink any water right before you weigh in!
Today was good - stayed within 1500 calories and did 1 workout & 20 pushups.
For June 6: Calorie goal: 1400; Double exercise: 60 minute walk & 30 minutes drills. 20 pushups.
Everyone's doing great! Woo hoo!
Today was good - stayed within 1500 calories and did 1 workout & 20 pushups.
For June 6: Calorie goal: 1400; Double exercise: 60 minute walk & 30 minutes drills. 20 pushups.
Everyone's doing great! Woo hoo!
Hey everyone,
Amy, Congrats on the good exercise day. Post run weigh in sounds good to me. On my weigh in on Monday, I weighed before I ran and after I ran. I weighed less before my run for some reason. So I took the highest weight so that I would have more of a chance of moving down. It doesn't really matter what we weigh as long as we start losing from here on out. It's that stubborn 10 lbs. that we are trying to encourage each other to shed.
Trix, thanks for the 1200 calorie post.
Dievan, great to have you along.
_Todays Report:__________________________________
1550 Calories Consumed
Doubled workout- 680 meter swim + lower body workout (squats, lunges, crunches, leg extension)
Today's challenge: my son wanted to eat fast food and I was hungry because of errands all day. I ordered a single burger ( because they smelled so good but I took the top bun off which saved about 110 calories. And I ate half the tater tots. ) This forum is working because I would have eaten the whole thing in the past. The taste wasn't worth the calories... will have to order better next time.
Wednesday's Goal-June 6_____________________________
Weigh-in in the morning
1400 Calories
Either a 10 mile bike or step aerobics class.
Biggestest challenge: I feel fluish right now and hope I will feel well tomorrow.
Good job everyone. Keep up the good work. Thanks for posting. I really look forward to reading all of your posts.
Amy, Congrats on the good exercise day. Post run weigh in sounds good to me. On my weigh in on Monday, I weighed before I ran and after I ran. I weighed less before my run for some reason. So I took the highest weight so that I would have more of a chance of moving down. It doesn't really matter what we weigh as long as we start losing from here on out. It's that stubborn 10 lbs. that we are trying to encourage each other to shed.
Trix, thanks for the 1200 calorie post.
Dievan, great to have you along.
_Todays Report:__________________________________
1550 Calories Consumed
Doubled workout- 680 meter swim + lower body workout (squats, lunges, crunches, leg extension)
Today's challenge: my son wanted to eat fast food and I was hungry because of errands all day. I ordered a single burger ( because they smelled so good but I took the top bun off which saved about 110 calories. And I ate half the tater tots. ) This forum is working because I would have eaten the whole thing in the past. The taste wasn't worth the calories... will have to order better next time.
Wednesday's Goal-June 6_____________________________
Weigh-in in the morning
1400 Calories
Either a 10 mile bike or step aerobics class.
Biggestest challenge: I feel fluish right now and hope I will feel well tomorrow.
Good job everyone. Keep up the good work. Thanks for posting. I really look forward to reading all of your posts.
hey dievans, thanks for asking i'm much better :)
sorry all for skipping some days, but my life's been hectic last few days - moving, but hey, jow easy it is to get in two workouts: carrying furniture (third floor with no elevator...) and stuff... :)
so WEDNESDAY WEIGH IN: 136.5 lbs - that means i'm 0.5 lbs lower than when we started. i know you're not supposed to advocate eating bare 1200 cals per day, but that's what works for me - not eating back the exercise cals.
trixtrix thanks for posting the sample menus, vry helpful.why do you use another site to calculate calories? (actually i also rarely use cc - i mostly go with the labesl...)
oh, and i'm conststant with pushups.crunches in the morning :)
wait, we were supposed to post weight this way: +9.5 !!!!!
tonia, i know what you mean saying this forum is working :) it's the same for me - i turned down a big grilled bun yesterday...
btw, what do you guys think about kebabs? they have the opinion of a very fattening fast food, but hey, it's only grilled chicken breast and a medium sized pita bread (ok, it's white flour, but, come on, that;s within reason) sounds pretty ok to me...?!
sorry all for skipping some days, but my life's been hectic last few days - moving, but hey, jow easy it is to get in two workouts: carrying furniture (third floor with no elevator...) and stuff... :)
so WEDNESDAY WEIGH IN: 136.5 lbs - that means i'm 0.5 lbs lower than when we started. i know you're not supposed to advocate eating bare 1200 cals per day, but that's what works for me - not eating back the exercise cals.
trixtrix thanks for posting the sample menus, vry helpful.why do you use another site to calculate calories? (actually i also rarely use cc - i mostly go with the labesl...)
oh, and i'm conststant with pushups.crunches in the morning :)
wait, we were supposed to post weight this way: +9.5 !!!!!
tonia, i know what you mean saying this forum is working :) it's the same for me - i turned down a big grilled bun yesterday...
btw, what do you guys think about kebabs? they have the opinion of a very fattening fast food, but hey, it's only grilled chicken breast and a medium sized pita bread (ok, it's white flour, but, come on, that;s within reason) sounds pretty ok to me...?!
Hi everyone,
Good day yesterday. Today,weight is down 2 pounds! +8.0. I also stopped eating back calories. I stayed under 1400 and it seems to be the only thing that works for me. The forum is working. I realized that even though I count my calories on CC, I wasn't counting 'everything'. I wasn't even thinking about taking a little peanutbutter after making my son's lunch or grabbing a tator tot off one of their plates, etc. I guess it really is about personal accountability.
Goal today Bike 1 hour average speed 15mph and strenghth training.
Have a great day and good luck!!!
Di
Good day yesterday. Today,weight is down 2 pounds! +8.0. I also stopped eating back calories. I stayed under 1400 and it seems to be the only thing that works for me. The forum is working. I realized that even though I count my calories on CC, I wasn't counting 'everything'. I wasn't even thinking about taking a little peanutbutter after making my son's lunch or grabbing a tator tot off one of their plates, etc. I guess it really is about personal accountability.
Goal today Bike 1 hour average speed 15mph and strenghth training.
Have a great day and good luck!!!
Di
morning!! Couldn't get to sleep last night, so no morning run, but 143lbs!!! That means I am down from the initial 147 on June 1st.
or -4lbs..... so, the double workouts are working, now about the calories......... how does one NOT eat like crazy after a workout??
A
PS... Triathalon ladies.............question (not calorie related) I am going to do a bike ride for diabetes on Sunday - the farthest I've ever done on a bike was 38 miles..... I can register for 40 miles or 62.5 miles..... do you think I can do the bigger one? (I don't want to embarass myself!) I think my endurance is there, but I have only been riding for a few months.
I think I am going to try it, but would like some input.
Thanks
or -4lbs..... so, the double workouts are working, now about the calories......... how does one NOT eat like crazy after a workout??
A
PS... Triathalon ladies.............question (not calorie related) I am going to do a bike ride for diabetes on Sunday - the farthest I've ever done on a bike was 38 miles..... I can register for 40 miles or 62.5 miles..... do you think I can do the bigger one? (I don't want to embarass myself!) I think my endurance is there, but I have only been riding for a few months.
I think I am going to try it, but would like some input.
Thanks
Hey Ladies,
Dievans, Amy & Eugrrlll, that is amazing! Great job on the , .5, 2 and 4 lbs.!
Eugrrlll, do you know the calories count of the Kebabs? Also, I think we can each post our weight however we want. I would rather say that I am -1 then +9... makes me feel like the "glass is half full". I don't mind saying what my weight is, but I understand that some are sensitive about giving that information, which is perfectly fine. The point is that we are being true to ourselves and encouraging one another. Thanks to everyone for posting and being such an encouragement to me !!!
Amy, Our similairities crack me up (tehe). This morning I weighed 143.4. Down -1 lb from 144.5 weigh-in on Monday. I was 146 before vacation on May 27. We were gone for a week and that is when I started this Forum on June 1st while still on vacation. I could not weigh-in there since I didn't have a scale. All I knew was that I had to get the vacation eating under control and then I found all of you awesome "losers" on the Forum.
I know what you mean about the hunger after a workout, especially a swim gets me. What I have read in my training books is that you have to replace your glycogen stores which have been depleted during your workout; the sooner the better because your body will recieve it easier right after exercise. Some of the calories need to come from protein. I try to have a protein shake on ice in the car. When I don't do this, or something similar, it seems like a am starving all day long. Let me know if it works for you or you find some other solution.
The bike ride... hum... I have no doubt that you have the endurance to complete the 62.5 mile ride, but you might run a risk of straining yourself which might set you back on other exercising. It seems like a matter of: if the benefits of doing it outweigh the risks. If I doubled my milage like that, especially on the bike, my back would need chiropractic assistance or a good massage. Does the benefit of the extra milage and the exhileration of completing the 62 miles outweigh the risk of a possible set back? Maybe so...
Hey, did you weigh-in? Was it pre or post run? Just curious :-)
I am taking a rest day today as far as exercise goes. My body seems to need it. I am soooo sore from my lower body workout and I seem to be fighting the flu..
I need some advice about next week: Here's the problem...
We are taking 20 teenagers to the beach for one week, there will also be 13 adults. We have a lady who plans all of the meals, since it is 33 people she is feeding, and we are on a budget, she fixes things like pizza, mac & cheese, potatoe chips & hot dogs. I don't want to get set back. I usually start out good by having my own meals but something takes over and I start eating the junk. What do you all suggest???? Also, I'm not sure if I will have internet connection to post that week. I will be leaving on Saturday. SOS!!!
Keep up the great work everyone!!!
T
Dievans, Amy & Eugrrlll, that is amazing! Great job on the , .5, 2 and 4 lbs.!
Eugrrlll, do you know the calories count of the Kebabs? Also, I think we can each post our weight however we want. I would rather say that I am -1 then +9... makes me feel like the "glass is half full". I don't mind saying what my weight is, but I understand that some are sensitive about giving that information, which is perfectly fine. The point is that we are being true to ourselves and encouraging one another. Thanks to everyone for posting and being such an encouragement to me !!!
Amy, Our similairities crack me up (tehe). This morning I weighed 143.4. Down -1 lb from 144.5 weigh-in on Monday. I was 146 before vacation on May 27. We were gone for a week and that is when I started this Forum on June 1st while still on vacation. I could not weigh-in there since I didn't have a scale. All I knew was that I had to get the vacation eating under control and then I found all of you awesome "losers" on the Forum.
I know what you mean about the hunger after a workout, especially a swim gets me. What I have read in my training books is that you have to replace your glycogen stores which have been depleted during your workout; the sooner the better because your body will recieve it easier right after exercise. Some of the calories need to come from protein. I try to have a protein shake on ice in the car. When I don't do this, or something similar, it seems like a am starving all day long. Let me know if it works for you or you find some other solution.
The bike ride... hum... I have no doubt that you have the endurance to complete the 62.5 mile ride, but you might run a risk of straining yourself which might set you back on other exercising. It seems like a matter of: if the benefits of doing it outweigh the risks. If I doubled my milage like that, especially on the bike, my back would need chiropractic assistance or a good massage. Does the benefit of the extra milage and the exhileration of completing the 62 miles outweigh the risk of a possible set back? Maybe so...
Hey, did you weigh-in? Was it pre or post run? Just curious :-)
I am taking a rest day today as far as exercise goes. My body seems to need it. I am soooo sore from my lower body workout and I seem to be fighting the flu..
I need some advice about next week: Here's the problem...
We are taking 20 teenagers to the beach for one week, there will also be 13 adults. We have a lady who plans all of the meals, since it is 33 people she is feeding, and we are on a budget, she fixes things like pizza, mac & cheese, potatoe chips & hot dogs. I don't want to get set back. I usually start out good by having my own meals but something takes over and I start eating the junk. What do you all suggest???? Also, I'm not sure if I will have internet connection to post that week. I will be leaving on Saturday. SOS!!!
Keep up the great work everyone!!!
T
toniahayes,
you've already tackled half the problem just KNOWING that you are going to have to think about it, and not give in. The only thing I can suggest is that you practice portion control. If you can't decide the food itself, at least limit how much of it you eat. If you can pack some food, I would say go for it, as the teens will probably have their share of snacks, none of which will help you lose the last ten pounds. Also, if she is preparing it, can you help? I know that mac and cheese will go down dramatically in calories/fat if you don't use all the butter it calls for (the box kind) or if you buy, say, Brummel and Brown Spread (made w/ yogurt, and really not a bad butter sub) Hot dogs? can't help you there, don't like them, but you could do them without the bun or just have ONE, not three. Pizza? blot the top of it and take some of the grease off it, and get rid of the pepperoni!
Sorry, these are probably all things you already were planning on doing. I am writing to avoid doing a workout.... I am sleepy :)
I have done the protein shakes, and most times they are fine, but I get terrible heartburn.....
I didn't run at all today, and did nothing yesterday. I gave myself wicked sore legs and butt from my workout on Monday, and I am still walking "gingerly"....
dievans - Congrats!! 2 lbs is 2 lbs!!! good for you!
eugrrrlll - what is on the kabobs, exactly? and how did a PITA get in there?????? Where do they sell kabobs in a fast food chain? I don't eat out at ff much, but didn't know they had them. Depends on what the chicken is marinaded in, and what is BRUSHED on them when they are grilled, and of course, what we are talking about for the kabob itself. I make chicken ones, marinaded in low fat Italian dressing, with pineapple chuncks, zuchinni, green and red pepper, red onion, and maybe a cherry tomato.... Do yours have something different?
A
you've already tackled half the problem just KNOWING that you are going to have to think about it, and not give in. The only thing I can suggest is that you practice portion control. If you can't decide the food itself, at least limit how much of it you eat. If you can pack some food, I would say go for it, as the teens will probably have their share of snacks, none of which will help you lose the last ten pounds. Also, if she is preparing it, can you help? I know that mac and cheese will go down dramatically in calories/fat if you don't use all the butter it calls for (the box kind) or if you buy, say, Brummel and Brown Spread (made w/ yogurt, and really not a bad butter sub) Hot dogs? can't help you there, don't like them, but you could do them without the bun or just have ONE, not three. Pizza? blot the top of it and take some of the grease off it, and get rid of the pepperoni!
Sorry, these are probably all things you already were planning on doing. I am writing to avoid doing a workout.... I am sleepy :)
I have done the protein shakes, and most times they are fine, but I get terrible heartburn.....
I didn't run at all today, and did nothing yesterday. I gave myself wicked sore legs and butt from my workout on Monday, and I am still walking "gingerly"....
dievans - Congrats!! 2 lbs is 2 lbs!!! good for you!
eugrrrlll - what is on the kabobs, exactly? and how did a PITA get in there?????? Where do they sell kabobs in a fast food chain? I don't eat out at ff much, but didn't know they had them. Depends on what the chicken is marinaded in, and what is BRUSHED on them when they are grilled, and of course, what we are talking about for the kabob itself. I make chicken ones, marinaded in low fat Italian dressing, with pineapple chuncks, zuchinni, green and red pepper, red onion, and maybe a cherry tomato.... Do yours have something different?
A
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