At Goal & Successfully Maintaining. So Why Am I Doing This All Over Again?
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Does anyone else get excited when they see a new post is in this thread, lol
Yum, sounds really good. Bet they were very impressed. What is the whey subbing for?
I have a food scale, but mostly yet to use it. Bought it 2nd hand without directions, and find it a little difficult. I bet I would get plenty of eye opening.
So, the impulse fancy new watch tells me today that I had over16000 steps, 7.17 miles, that I burnt 2,155 calories, all apparently in my 43 min active it says I have. grrrrrrrrrr! Injured my back somehow a couple weeks back, have not been able to do much of anything. Reality: Today was the first day outside to walk, and it was a short loop in the woods followed by the loop around my two driveways, and once around the house. Inside I saw I didn't quite get 30 min so I walked around inside until I did. I'm pretty sure my little belt loop tracker did a better job.
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Hi …. Just got to say like everyone else how I love this post… is beautifully written and gently informative, both funny & touching and, as I only came it yesterday, I have binge read it already!
Got so much out of it with many “Ah ha” moments… “Wows” and teehees!
Love that you and your BL are working together!
We have a Bean too, an adopted working cocker, Jess, with severe attatchment issues, who will soon as rip another dog’s face off than say hello and gets under feet in the kitchen for any edible titbit!
I so wish my OH to do this with me, but am blessed that he is willing to support my restart and that he weighs any food for me that he prepares, without even so much as raised eyebrow 💕Maybe one day ….
I quit after CICO Xmas last year….. following feeling triggered and went on a blow out over the festive period that only ended following catching a nasty and scary bout of Covid despite being thrice vaccinated.
However, restarted - at the beginning of April and this time - armed with more knowledge and, yes, back in Cat 3 BMI, I am hoping to… no! Determind to…lose it and find health and maybe longevity…..
I have bookmarked this post as I think it may be a part of the armory to helping me on my road to sexy smaller pants.. and …blooming well …staying on that darned road!
As a Brit , this post has left me wondering and curious as to what a lot of the stuff is you all are talking about…..but already a Ninja is going to be on my Xmas list and I am going to work better with my Apple watch (as a non techi ..that darned thing will not beat me……I only use it for the time and my lowly, pitiful walking calories so far!)
The prospect of making my own Skylr is itself intriging…. What are the boxed cake mixes you are talking about? We have them over here for making cup cakes with kids, but not as fancy as you are talking about …..though I am an amateur cake baker, gave this up last year as was not helping with the calories!
Thank you…and I hope (very selfishly) that you keep this post going and going though no pressure intended!6 -
It’s really intimidating to invite someone over who is seeking weight loss advice.
I felt like I ought to throw open pantry, fridge, cupboards to show them there was no secret ingredient for weight loss, no pill or cleanse bottles, that my pantry included sugar, regular old flour, cocoa powder, chocolate bars, pasta, and my special stash of Oreo candy canes. But that was all in my head, not their very nice and polite ones.
They did seem quite puzzled and asked several times if this was how we ate all the time and still lost weight? I showed them my diary, where everything was all carefully weighed and recorded. Dinner itself (excluding the homemade bread) was about 600 calories. Dessert ended up being well under 150, because the four of us couldn’t finish off the three pints of homemade skyr ice cream.
I just don’t think they believed us, about how we ate and what the meal came in at, but I’m confident in my logging.
They were horrified I offered them canned whipped cream (15 calories a squirt) and a shaker of rainbow sprinkles (2 calories per gram) for their ice cream and told them “have a little fun!”
Y’all, 17 calories of unadulterated joy is not going to kill anyone or ruin their weight loss journey, and will go a long way into making something simple feel like a celebration.
It’s so sad that people think weight loss has to involve self punishment.
But I believed it, too, at first, so I can’t throw stones.
Folks have to learn for themselves.
It’s been eye-opening to realize that if you eat quality versus quantity, eventually (with the emphasis on eventually- it doesn’t happen overnight), eventually, quality is very satisfying and satiating.
As so many wise people here say over and over and over, you can eat anything you want, you just can’t eat as much of it as you (think you) want. And eventually, you’ll learn that a whole bowl of one thing is a lot tastier and filling than an eensy serving of that other thing, and eventually, you’ll simply lose the taste for that other.
Our friends left, singing the praises of a local quick weight loss center and their magical advice to eat several McDonalds chicken breasts a day to lose quickly (because “McDonalds boils their breasts”).
I think they were convinced that we are frauds, or over exaggerating our loss. I felt bad. They seemed disappointed.
If they’d stopped to look, those family photos on the shelf behind them would have told another story.
I’ll share my secrets but I’m not gonna turn myself into a sideshow by pointing those out.16 -
@Janatki @Sparkuvu
Y’all are very kind. Sometimes I worry I’m getting on folks’ nerves, or that I come off as too bragadocious, but I’ve been there, and know the utter suckiness of being the biggest person in the room, or having to make a wide path to get through one. I also had a lifetime of my mom hitting herself, and muttering “you stupid fat ugly *kitten*” to herself, and then I caught myself doing the same thing.
I sincerely want everyone to have the opportunity and support to turn things around, like I’ve been given with the support of other users here. This is an amazing one-of-a-kind community, probably because we all share the same experiences. If you’re not using the boards as a source of info, knowledge and support, you’re missing the third leg of the stool (diarying/exercise/community).
Scales- you can get a fantastic electronic food scale for under $10 on Amazon. If your thrifted one is too hard to use, treat yo’self. Learn how to use one bowl, and the tare function so you don’t have to use a bowl per ingredient, or tare and use the negative numbers so you don’t need a separate bowl to spoon something out.
Metric will rock your world. More control over what you eat, and, if nothing else, more consistent cooking results. My loaves of bread rise perfectly come out of the oven consistently weighing almost to the gram each and every time.
Ninja is a manufacturer of kitchen small appliances. I know some are available in the UK, because I ordered a Ninja Foodi off Amazon UK and had it shipped to my daughter in Europe.
They also make the Creami ice cream maker and an inexpensive nonstick (and non Teflon) skillet that is the greatest thing since sliced bread for browning meats and stir frying without oil. Because it’s so heavy, you have to preheat it extra long but then that sucker goes to town.
Cake mixes are simply pre-mixed cake….mixes. (Sorry for the circular logic there.)you dump the box in a bowl, add eggs and oil or water, mix and bake and voila! Cake!
But, what people don’t realize is, you don’t have to use eggs or oil. You can simply add plain kefir, liquid whey, or even Greek yogurt in lieu of milk and eggs and you still get an awesome cake or cupcakes. Or if you want the egg, substitute applesauce (pulverized apples) for the oil or butter for a really moist sticky cake.
I mix mine up with Bisquick, nd American biscuit (in the American context , a “biscuit” is similar to an unsweetened scone) mix, and add a ton of eggs, cottage cheese, whey and plain protein powder for a delicious protein pancake.
Red Velvet Pancakes with zero cal caramel syrup. Mmmmmm…….9 -
Thank you for this @springlering62… will meander down the baking aisle to find these… well th online aisle!
I love your posts as a serial restarter, or so it feels your & your BL’s experiences resonate and give me that Ah ha moments!
Convinced the OH re the Creami, I think🤔1 -
I also/still appreciate the shares here, look forward to updates and the discussions
regarding other people, I recognize my prior "diet rules & thinking" and hear it in the voices... things like I'm so sick of rabbit food, or you can't eat this or that..
the possibility of real change starts when we scrap the old rules and begin to explore what and how to prepare anything... that fits into the amount our body needs... aka eat what we burn or less, cico, actually a most flexible way to understand that.
and I agree, I do appreciate a large salad with shredded grilled chicken as more filling and enjoyable than other things I used to eat often but clocked in as a whole day or 2s food in a single meal... I just couldn't keep overeating and actually lose weight...
so I began to explore... well, what/how can I eat that will get me where I want to go... and it ain't paying someone to suggest i eat McD's boiled chicken... lol
otoh, I am interested in experimenting with skyr and a Ninja creami... on my wish list! and the adventures continue...5 -
I love all your posts too. They always seem to come at the right time, when I need a little encouragement or a good laugh. I don't spend a lot of time cooking, so it feels a little tough to do all the steps you list. I think I just need to take a day, play and see what happens. Sometimes what I think is going to take forever is actually easy once I have the right tools and know how to do it. Ice cream?? That's one I really would love to figure out.3
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Sorry your guests didn't seem to appreciate your efforts and story. I'm sure you put quite a lot of thought into what to prepare that would be tasty and appealing, but stay within limits and guide them in their new plans.
@coblujay I do not like or enjoy cooking and hate making messes that I then have to clean up, so you said just what I've been thinking.
@springlering62 did you always enjoy cooking or did you overcome that as well?
Every time I read about your ice cream, I feel like making a mad dash to the store for a Creami---but I really hate when I spend a lot on whatever gadget catches my attention, only for it to become a dust collector after a few times, or worse, sit in its unopened box, only an obligation at that point, with a sole purpose of making me feel guilty as heck.
I did buy a container of skyr today, to try, the container says "skyr, that's Icelandic for yogurt". You made that sound easy enough that I might actually follow through and make some, lol
Scale is the pretty universal Taylor. It's got tare, but I'm not quite getting what to do with that. Absolutely 0 reasons for me not to look up directions on internet, and the real (hurtful) truth is probably that I'm not quite ready TO GET OUT OF MY OWN WAY. Yup.5 -
@sparkuvu We are completely on the same track.
I bought an Instapot, because that was the thing. I used it about ten times and realized I can use my crockpot and get the same result. The Instapot hasn't been used for months. I thought about an air fryer, but I'd use it even less. I did look at the Creami, too, but have held off. My priority is exercising and trying to keep that in the schedule. While I do try to create meals in advance, it's not one of my favorite things to do. Luckily, I have a meal service which is local, so they are helpful in sending me healthy foods.2 -
It’s funny how different people utilize different small appliances in different ways, especially in regards to favoring one over another. I could not live without my instant pot (ok, a little melodramatic); I use it every other day for sure. My husband wanted a air fryer and we have yet to figure out how to use it because it just seems to take forever to cook anything. I do wipe it off occasionally, so it’s not collecting dust, lol!4
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I have an air fryer & use it mainly for meats. I love pork chops done with it. & occasionally do French fries in it, too. My dd had an instant pot, but felt it was slower than just cooking things, so I “borrowed “ it & it sat on counter for 2 years, scared to use it. As I am interested in more plant based lifestyle, I finally decided to just do it, & it is great for rice & veggies. My dd loves the air fryer because the kids can make quick snacks without using the oven.2
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I don't eat a lot of processed foods or food-like products. It's just not who I am. If I can't pronounce the ingredients then I generally don't eat it. I do, however, make a couple of exceptions and first and foremost is canned whipping cream!
It turns my 40 calorie cup of chocolate almond milk (that I sweeten with stevia) into something treat-worthy. And it's a must-have for fruit filled crepes (190 calories plus 40 = 230 calories for a delicious dessert).
When I was growing up I can remember my mother having a sheet of paper with the title "Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet" taped to the inside of a kitchen cabinet door. You ate grapefruit. And eggs. That was pretty much it. For two weeks. And just like magic, you'd be thin for the rest of your life.
A life without canned whipping cream......unthinkable!
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Getting a kick out these comments, lol
Oh yes, grapefruit and boiled eggs--am I your mother?
Yes! Another non-Techi using an Apple watch to keep up with walking, heehee
My instant pot is 4 or 5 years old and never once been used....yup, I'm scared of it.
Now, the air fryer. I quickly decided it was best to heat up horribly unhealthy frozen junk. But since I bought it and the instant pot same day, SOMETHING had to be used, so I kept trying stuff. Fresh salmon is good in it, but I really really like that I can cut a medium potato into thin French fries, a quick spritz of olive oil, and I can have a pretty large serving of French fries for the calories of a potato, with no added junk in the 2 ingredients. Just not big enough, (even though it's huge) everything has to be cooked one serving. I've tried to make 'real fried fish' several times, but mine sure isn't 'real fried fish' like.
Rotating waffle iron? Nope, never used.
Quesidia spelled wrong maker, 2 times, and girl! Just cook them all at the same time on your rarely used super large griddle.
Most used is my George Forman grill, in fact, I'm on my third and it really is getting shabby. I use it at least every other day.
BUT--I went to Kohls today though and have to admit to petting the Creami as I passed it and telling my friend all about Springs yummy ice cream!
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agree on the whip cream, indulgence in a can ~ a squirt on top of morning coffee, and iuse it between layers of plain greek yogurt for a parfait.
and recently was thinking this might be good in the Ninja creami too. I wonder tho, does yogurt stay soft in the Ninja? the yogurt I did try to simply freeze did not freeze well.
for the parfaits, i pre-mix the yogurt with chocolate protein powder, peanut butter/pb2 pure powder, vanilla extract, some instant decaf and smashed berries, chill. I premix a cup or 2, and enjoy for several meals/snacks.4 -
You guys, give yourselves brownie points for trying something new!
[quote="LifeChangz;c-46739866" I wonder tho, does yogurt stay soft in the Ninja? the yogurt I did try to simply freeze did not freeze well.
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I got some fat free yogurt to make some lemon mousse, so I’ll try it in ice cream and get back to you.
No reason why it shouldn’t though. Skyr is made exactly the same as Greek yogurt except that you mix in a few drops of rennet, which, technically, makes it a cheese (or so I’ve read).1 -
We had Mexican for lunch yesterday and wonder of wonders, the restaurant’s new lunch menu has calories plainly posted!!!!!!!! In boldface!!!!
I got a chicken super burrito, which was listed at 430 calories, the lowest thing on the menu. I eyeballed it when it came and think it was pretty spot on, sans dollop of sour cream, which I always shove to one side anyway. (Have you ever looked at a can or bottle of enchilada sauce? Almost no calories!)
It was absolutely delicious.
BL loves chicken fajitas. Even though they were 1710 calories he went for it. With fajitas and chips, he couldn’t eat anything else for the rest of the day besides a pimento cheese sandwich, but bless his heart, he stuck to his guns. Didn’t even have his evening snack.
So proud of him!
OTOH, this doofus man of mine. We’ve bought smaller pants but he won’t wear them. He walks around constantly hitching up his baggy drawers. I know how his mind works. “I can get one more wear out of these pants” and so it goes on and on. Step step, hitch. Step step, hitch. Wiggle wiggle, hitch.
I’ve tried explaining to him he should get some wear out of the ones that do fit right now, because in two or three months, they’re going to be the baggy ones. (Been there, done that, more than once during this journey.)
I’m waiting for his swim trunks to fly off in aquafit. It’s gonna happen. He got a funny look a couple of days ago and grabbed his trunks. In response to my questioning look, he said, “they flew up on me”. Duh, bro, it’s not a bubble bath. Whether they fly up or down, you gots a problem, especially with either of the lady instructors standing right over us all.
BTW: aquafit. If you have it available, give it a try. I thought it was going to be wussy and stupid and “beneath” me as a wannabe lifter, but it’s fun, and a very good calorie burn, and also very social, which is something I don’t get in the gym or yoga or walking (although the dog and I have long conversations. “I want to sniff here.” “No, you just sniffed ten feet ago.” “Well how about back there, then?” “No, we go forwards on walks, not backwards.” “Be sweet. Don’t bark at the guy with the hat/mask/mustache/floaty cape thing/dreads/bald head/neon vest/long beard/hand truck……etc etc etc”)
You just have to keep moving while you yack. Kind of like walking the dog, after all. But pools are such fun, and for my generation were such a luxury. I told one of the young instructors how luxurious getting in the gym pool felt and he looked at me like I had three heads.
430 delicious and filling calories. BL now says next time he’s getting one instead of those calorie laden fajitas.8 -
Ooooer for the swimming trunks! The Burrito looks amazing!
The timetable for the local Lido is out here, with many sessions sounding good for this slow swimming bulk! Only thing here, it it feels far too cold for me!
It was fish & chips for tea, with the obligatory portion of mushy peas for a tea out yesterday - was part of an afternoon trip out
The supper was part of the plan, but I had a bit of a meltdown, as we were packing the stuff to go to the river … the mutt, the old people’s chairs (how did this happen?!… used to be a picnic blanket?!) to the calorie counted sarnie’s & few snacks etc… etc…
The meltdown was the panic of course… the fear of the Eating Out & The Loss Of Control of the Cals!
How many in the chip supper, was it worth it? what would the inevitable scale damage be?
Would it lead to a oh-no-this-isn’t -going-to-work…Is-too-hard…. can’t- do-this… then the fall off the preverbial wagon I go….poor me… My 🐹’s let loose! blah blah blah!
Well, took a big pause! MFP friends & acquaintances have done this …. I can too and your BL is doing so well…
So…. in the name of the institution that is British Fish & chips and Bank Holidays…and the my need to be able to live with CICO, I got out my 2021 Calorie Carb Fat Bible & scanned the takeaway section, averaged out all the variables given in there …I minused the greatest value & the least value to reduce the bias…. came to a mean average figure and thought ok that is now a well thought out, considered, sensible figure…..
(My O level maths teacher, Mrs Scott, would have been proud…& probably shocked at my research data skills that she used to despair I certainly didn’t demonstrate in her classes!)
… and I then breathed out and factored it in to my available calories as best as it would fit….
In the endI chickened out a bit and didn’t have the chips!
Not too far out calorie wise, but savoured every mouthful and I didn’t miss the chips in the end!
Plus a lovely, long meander down the river too - twice my normal walk with the mad mutt - also helped calm my brain 🐹’s
Can do this & 1lb down on the scales to boot! Come on!9 -
@Janatki whew! that was a mental burn, if nothing else, lol.
Had to Google half of it. Sarnie? Amazing English can be the same, yet so different.
I also looked up mushy peas. I always assumed they were nasty cheapest of the cheap canned peas like mom forced on us, which had been mashed. I was utterly disgusted, but now I’m intrigued. They sound a bit like blackeyed peas, which we (some of us) cook til velvety and tender.
I get you on the old folks chairs. My fondest desire right now is to get a bathrobe to walk from pool to dressing room, because the hallway is freezing. I saw an older woman with a bathrobe and it hit me like lightning “OMG! That’s brilliant!”
I believe BL is secretly reading this thread because he met me at the front door when I walked home from yoga this morning and was modeling his newer, smaller jeans. “Whatcha think?” Flex flex.
We went for a walk afterwards, and he was reflexively hitching his pants but there was nothing to hitch. “I can feel my butt when I walk.” That’s because you don’t have a pup tent covering it any more.12 -
Oh, my! A pup tent—absolutely hysterical. The hug, btw, is for your husband!4
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On the subject of menu calorie counts and the brand new (last week) law in the UK mandating this..
In abstract I’ve always been strongly in favour of this - but I rarely (think less than once a year) eat in a restaurant.
Situation tomorrow is we’re taking one of my sons and his partner out for dinner (birthday thing) and I’ve had a look at the online menu. I find myself horrified at the calories in food I’ve not cooked myself!
In theory, it’s fine, I’m at goal and maintaining (but still in the first 6 months of that) and I know it’s one meal and won’t have real impact but I’m looking at that menu as if it’s an enemy I have to beat!
It’s a well thought of Thai restaurant, and I’ve found a main dish that looks good when I balance my tastes to the calories but that doesn’t include any rice/noodles etc…I don’t want to ruin the night for myself by overly worrying but it’s hard seeing the numbers printed there to not focus/obsess - it’s kind of like eating out when you’ve got no money! All you can see are the prices! 😂
So what I’m trying to say is…I’ve always thought menu calorie counts were a good thing until they directly effected me!
On balance I do think it’s a good thing but I now understand the other side of the argument which suggests it’s ‘triggering’ for some (apparently me…)6
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