Operation Hot Bod (8/19-11/23)

susanelizabeth1988

Just checking in,

Very busy the past few days, will have a proper read through the thread tomorrow to catch up on how everyones doing.
May take a few days for the motivation of this challenge to kick in . I've got to be careful to get back on track after not having anytime to work out the past week, don't want to get lazy.

Hope everyones good!

lux1990

First, may I say sorry I skipped out yesterday! That doesn't happen often for me, promise. I spent the night at a friend's apartment to dog sit and totally forgot my laptop. Anyways, I am back online Great job to everyone keepin' up the enthusiasm!!

Laura--I so know what you mean! I live with three guys (I move out in under a week, thank goodness) but they just eat and eat all the time. It's hard for a girl to think in terms of portion control when a young adult male usually doesn't have to think twice about it. In fact, their diet consists of as much chocolate milk and Poptarts they can consume after midnight. So, I feel what you mean. The influence of other people is strong, even against our best efforts. So, this leads me to the question of the day:

QOTD: What will you do to put yourself first (which is hard for a lot of people) and not let others impact your choices to eat healthy and exercise to meet your goals?

I know that my body works unlike anyone else. It is up to me to understand it, nurture it, and care for it in every way possible. This means that, even if my boyfriend ordered the carb-iest dish on the menu does not entitle me to do as well. I should look for the option I know will leave me feeling best after I leave the table. It's hard not to think, "Well they are doing it, why can't I?" It's just as simple as wanting the results or not wanting the results. I don't want to ignore social situations because I'm afraid of the food. I want to have the will power to say 'no,' and go with the healthier options. If you practice making good choices enough, soon it will become natural, right? That's the plan, anyways

susanelizabeth1988

QOTD: What will you do to put yourself first (which is hard for a lot of people) and not let others impact your choices to eat healthy and exercise to meet your goals?

I guess I need to stop feeling guilt when I leave food on my plate (any one else had this drummed into them as a kid?). I am paranoid about wasting, which also stops me trying a lot of new things, in case I don't like it.. Luckily my boyfriend is very understanding, and encourages me to stop when I'm full etc, and just relax and not worry. I'm not to bothered about other impacting my choices, It's myself I have to watch out for!

trispire

QOTD: What will you do to put yourself first (which is hard for a lot of people) and not let others impact your choices to eat healthy and exercise to meet your goals?

I guess I need to stop feeling guilt when I leave food on my plate (any one else had this drummed into them as a kid?). I am paranoid about wasting, which also stops me trying a lot of new things, in case I don't like it.. Luckily my boyfriend is very understanding, and encourages me to stop when I'm full etc, and just relax and not worry. I'm not to bothered about other impacting my choices, It's myself I have to watch out for!

Yes! I was always told that too...and it's not like we picked our portions right? I still struggle with this. A couple weeks ago I was at a friend's house and his partner offerred to make us dinner (which was a big deal) and he served my portion and it must have been at least 2 cups of pasta (white no less - which I never eat) with chicken and red sauce. I wasn't hungry to begin with (poor planning on my part) but felt like I needed to eat and a good amount so I didn't offend the cook! I didn't finish my plate but felt bad for stopping when I did!

My sister came up to visit with my nephew this weekend. She is a "finish everything on your plate' mom and I'm not. This caused some issues with the boys. I'll give my son a little of everything and before he leaves, I'll tell him he has to eat "X" which is usually his lean protein (fish or chicken - we don't eat beef or pork) and some of his vegetables/fruit. I give him small amounts and say ok, finish your fish and take two pieces of watermelon. I don't make him eat the carbs if he doesn't want to. So at lunch yesterday, both kids had turkey sandwiches with cheese, watermelon and chips (picnic) and my son said he didn't want to eat anything and so I told him he had to eat the turkey off his sandwich and 2 pieces of watermelon. My sister made her son eat his entire plate before he could play! I didn't say anything but I'm more of the, my kids will eat when their hungry, give them balanced choices parent because I don't want him to have food issues. But I'll probably end up giving him some anyway! lol

kacylaine

I'm still here! Haven't dropped off! It's just hard for me to get on the computer over the weekends. I usually get on while I'm at work :embarassed: ...it's much more difficult to find a minute to post on the weekends. I update my food and exercise from my phone, but I HATE typing on it more than neccessary! Anyway, it's Monday morning and I'm baaack!

QOTD: What will you do to put yourself first (which is hard for a lot of people) and not let others impact your choices to eat healthy and exercise to meet your goals?
When I read this question, I realized that I don't really put myself first and not let others impact my choices. This is definitely something I'm going to have to work on. Mostly I just try to make my choices around theirs. My fiance doesn't have the best eating habits. Yesterday, everything we ate was restaurant food. We're never home long enough for me to have a chance to cook on the weekends. That cannot be an excuse anymore. I need to sit down with him and have a talk about it. My step-daughter is affected by the choices we make. Of course she would rather have McDonald's, but it's our responsibility as her parents to make the right decision for her.
Mostly I guess I need to get more organized. If I know we're going to be crazy busy on the weekend, I need to plan ahead and pack healthy food for us to take with us. I feel like there's not enough hours in the day, but that's because I fly by the seat of my pants. I need to get it together NOW, because for the time being we only have one child, and only have her half the time. What is it going to be like when we have more??!! Help!

What do you guys do to keep your busy families healthy?

trispire

Ha Kacy! Your post made me smile...
I struggle with this too! They are building a McDonalds right on our route home like a mile from our house and my son screams I love mcDonalds everytime we pass it!

I explain that sugary sweets, french fries, McDonalds, etc. are "sometimes foods" and that they aren't the healthiest choices to make us strong and healthy so we only have them once in a while (I have a 4 and almost 2 year old).

My husband thinks I'm nuts and kids should just eat whatever they want because they are kids but I'm like, so when he is like 12 you're going to just wake up and tell him he can't have crap anymore? lol Not going to work!

We always have added a fruit/vegetable to every meal so my son actually loves plain lean meats and broccoli! It's his favorite meal! But he also loves cookies and cakes and all that too. Sugary cereals for example, we have a rule that we have to swap out every other week with cereal with healthy vs sugary. So one week he can have Fruit Loops (his go to choice) and the next week he can pick from 3 cereals I choose for him (like Cheerios for example).

For dinners, I plan the dinners once a week taking into account what they like and making healthier versions. Then I put the list out and whoever gets home first (me or my hubby) starts dinner. We pick quick things for during the week like a breast meet turkey we slow cook with vegetables while we are at work, wheat spaghetti and sauce, grilled chicken with steamer bags of veggies and uncle ben's rice, shrimp stir fry, low fat quesadillas (wheat tortillas, reduced fat cheese and fat free refried beans).

The key is to plan. It's when I don't make time for planning that we end up going "hmm there is nothing to eat and we need to eat right now, so lets go to fast food or grab a pizza)

anacsitham5

I hurt my knee with my 11 mile walk on Saturday so I didn't get one in today. I contemplated it, but didn't want to do further damage so I figured one day laying low is ok. I will try something slow tomorrow just to get a walk in. I made good food choices though
I'm behind in answering the questions of the day, but I will note that the reason I am doing this is pure vanity. I used to be the thin one and then all of a suddent I was the overweight one. All the overweight ones, lost weight and I gained and it was a complete turn about. After 10 years I just said "enough". That was on 01/18/2011 and I haven't looked back. I went through my old clothes today....I had a size 16 blazer and size 14 pants. Now I'm in a 3/4 or 5/6 and loving every minute of it. My belly will be the last to go. Everything else looks ok, but I need tone and definition now. I was so sick of wearing a hoodie and dying in the heat all summer. I still haven't gotten a bathing suit on this year, but I did buy one.....maybe next year

The main thing I did to lose weight as I haven't exercised much at all throughout the whole thing....I pack my meals. No fast food and no pop (or soda as some of you say). If I'm in a jam I will stop at Subway and have a 6" oven roasted chicken on flatbread, no cheese, lots of lettuce and tomatoes and only some hot sauce for the dressing.

Now I need my Operation Hot Bod friends to really make me get into the exercise swing. That will tone me up and I will be thrilled!

trispire

Ok guys, finished my diary for the day and my food was pretty awesome! I always get worried on days I can't get a good calorie burn because 1200 calories doesn't seem to fill me up but today was good!

I got 2 - 20 minute walks in despite this cold! It's not as bad as it could be so I'm hoping in a couple days I can get back to Turbo. Until then I'm walking and thinking maybe I'll even keep the walks a habit.

How is everyone else doing? Operation Hot Bod! Stay committed so we have no regrets come November 23rd!

kacylaine

So....I'm under my calories today, but I ate junk. I really need to get some more easy healthy stuff I can grab and go. That may have to wait though until payday. I'm trying to use up a lot out the stuff in my pantry right now. Meals can get interesting when youre cleaning out! I did get a good workout in. my best friend and I go every day, and it's sooooo much easier to go when you have some one expecting you! We did elliptical, weights, and bike. I'm starting to see some definition in my arms. Yay! Well I'm on my phone so I'll check in more at work tomorrow. Night ladies!

Mentzerj

Well, got to use my HRM for the first time with my trainer tonight - makes me think I'm going to have to seriously evaluate my food intake. For the last 6 weeks I've been just using the generic MFP 60 minutes strength training to log those sessions, which I think estimated ~300 calories; tonight stopped the HRM and my calories burned - 876, quite a bit of a difference. I may be able to get 'away' with that for a little longer with the weight I still have to lose but I think soon enough my body will revolt on that.
This is probably going to sound like a worlds smallest violin type of problem, but anyone else have trouble after eating at a large deficit for awhile going up? Right now I'm so used to eating at the level I am right now it's hard to imagine going up even that 600 cal's a day difference.

trispire

Well, got to use my HRM for the first time with my trainer tonight - makes me think I'm going to have to seriously evaluate my food intake. For the last 6 weeks I've been just using the generic MFP 60 minutes strength training to log those sessions, which I think estimated ~300 calories; tonight stopped the HRM and my calories burned - 876, quite a bit of a difference. I may be able to get 'away' with that for a little longer with the weight I still have to lose but I think soon enough my body will revolt on that.
This is probably going to sound like a worlds smallest violin type of problem, but anyone else have trouble after eating at a large deficit for awhile going up? Right now I'm so used to eating at the level I am right now it's hard to imagine going up even that 600 cal's a day difference.

Hey Josh I had a similar issue a while back (I lost a bunch of weight a couple years ago) and I ended up meeting with a nutritionist. I was eating 12-1400 calories a day but working out 1-2 hours a day burning about 6000 calories a week. I was losing - but only a pound a week, if that. I saw a nutritionist because it wasn't making sense and she told me to eat more and I should eat around 1800-2000 calories a day (which I suppose would have been no more than a 1000 calorie deficit a day from my BMR as opposed to 2000). I was totally freaked out by that and was worried I'd gain weight or sabotage my success and eat too much! She suggested I up my calories to 1500-1600 calories to start out, see how it goes weight wise and then after a week or two add another 100 calories. You could try that? If you're burning so much, I think you should eat more. But MFP has you eating your exercise calories, right? So that wouldn't be an issue if your net was "x" amount.

trispire

Hey everybody! Can I just say, it is really helping me to have just the few of us sticking together and staying accountable. You're all motivating me to push it!

QOTD: What is your favorite, quick and healthy dinner?

A lot of us struggle with making healthy choices, especially when rushed during the week. Let's get some ideas!

QOTD: My favorite is slow cooking a turkey withe veggies in a crock pot while I'm at work. Just involves me throwing it in the pot before I go and it's ready when I get home! But say I'm rushed in the morning and can't get that going, then I like making stir fry, that is super easy, precut frozen stiry fry veggies, grilled chicken or shrimp and quick cook rice! I usually keep some boca burgers in the freezer too for when I'm in a pinch!

ljbhill

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking perhaps we need a challenge per week to keep us 'focused' and a weigh-in day to keep us accountable.

I'm thinking Fridays? Shall we all re-post our losses (or gain.. eek) on each Friday?

Should we aim to 'collect' points to keep the motivation? Say 2 points for a loss and 1 point for each day, that we drink, the allocated water amount + 3 points for whatever challenge we are doing for the week?

The challenge for the next 3 days (till this Friday) could be to run/walk/jog an extra 15 minutes to normal (for 3 points)

Up to you guys... just a thought. I could do a tally board of the scores?

Ps. T, I'm a school teacher and I'm exactly like you are with your kids. I don't force them to eat all their lunch but just make sure they eat the healthy parts of it. I was always forced to eat everything on my plate as a kid and it gave me a weird relationship with the plate and food. I used to always feel likeI had to stuff myself and leave nothing on the plate! I've rectified that... by making the plate smaller and less full

Mentzerj

QOTD: What is your favorite, quick and healthy dinner?

My meal choices are so boring, lol - think I need to come have dinner at your place =p
I generally just do chicken breast, veggie and either brown rice or a wheat pasta. If I go outside that norm it'll normally be on weekends, did do a lean ground turkey meatball w/ wheat spagphetti thing not too long back that was actually amazingly good. Throw in egglant w/ the turkey - was totally surprised.

Mentzerj

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking perhaps we need a challenge per week to keep us 'focused' and a weigh-in day to keep us accountable.

I'm thinking Fridays? Shall we all re-post our losses (or gain.. eek) on each Friday?

Should we aim to 'collect' points to keep the motivation? Say 2 points for a loss and 1 point for each day, that we drink, the allocated water amount + 3 points for whatever challenge we are doing for the week?

The challenge for the next 3 days (till this Friday) could be to run/walk/jog an extra 15 minutes to normal (for 3 points)

Up to you guys... just a thought. I could do a tally board of the scores?

Ps. T, I'm a school teacher and I'm exactly like you are with your kids. I don't force them to eat all their lunch but just make sure they eat the healthy parts of it. I was always forced to eat everything on my plate as a kid and it gave me a weird relationship with the plate and food. I used to always feel likeI had to stuff myself and leave nothing on the plate! I've rectified that... by making the plate smaller and less full

I'd be down for a weigh-in - I normally only weigh in every other Friday, but I'm sure I can get at least my weight every Friday.
As for challenges, I'm up for one - guess up to the group if people want to do points and everything along with it. Either way I think weekly challenges could be fun.

trispire

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking perhaps we need a challenge per week to keep us 'focused' and a weigh-in day to keep us accountable.

I'm thinking Fridays? Shall we all re-post our losses (or gain.. eek) on each Friday?

Should we aim to 'collect' points to keep the motivation? Say 2 points for a loss and 1 point for each day, that we drink, the allocated water amount + 3 points for whatever challenge we are doing for the week?

The challenge for the next 3 days (till this Friday) could be to run/walk/jog an extra 15 minutes to normal (for 3 points)

Up to you guys... just a thought. I could do a tally board of the scores?

Ha ha Josh! I'm totally impressed you stick to your diet if that is as exciting as you get! lol Good for you, seriously!

Laura, Yes! A Weigh In Day! How could we forget something so important?! Lets do Fridays, that sounds great!!

As far as challenges, I think that is a good idea, but as far as points, I don't know if I have the energy to keep track of points on top of everything else lol. I like the idea of having challenges to increase exercise, drink "X" amount of water, etc. what does everyone think? Laura, do you want to be challenge manager??

kacylaine

I totally want to do challenges. I don't want to get stuck in the same ol same ol workout routine! And weigh ins sound great for Fridays, that's when I usually do them anyway. :happy:

QOTD: What is your favorite, quick and healthy dinner?

We LOVE fish around my house. And it's so easy and quick to fix. I buy flounder or tilapia filets individually sealed, then when I get home I take out however many I need (depending on if we have DD or not) and thaw them in water (still sealed) while I'm fixing the rest. Usually whatever fresh thing I have around. Spinach salad (our favorite is spinach with grapes and cucumbers), sauteed squash and zucchini, or sometimes I just cut up a bunch of fruit and veg and set them on the table with vanilla yogurt and greek yogurt for dipping. I usually roast some baby potatoes too, sometimes sweet potatoes if I have them. Then for the fish, I slice lemon and lay on top, sprinkle with Mrs. Dash, put in foil pockets and throw them in the George Foreman for 5-10 minutes, depending on size. YUMMMM

anacsitham5

QTD: Favorite healthy dinner

An italian sausage wrap:
1 flat out italian seasoned wrap
1 mineo & sapio low fat italian sausage patty
1/2 c lettuce
1/2 tomato chopped
1/4 c kraft fat free cheddar
a small amount (1 tsp or less) of hot sauce, webers horseradish mustard or light miracle whip

Yummy!!!!

anacsitham5

Oh and I like the idea of a challenge. I definately need it! Oh by the way, someone walked by me at work today and said "Hey Slim". I had to look around to see if anyone else was there....nope, just me. Huge NSV moment.

lux1990

I won't have access to a scale for another two weeks (I know I could buy one, but I am a very poor college student here), and once I begin school, I can use the scale at my gym. BUT! I am so down for a weigh-in day. It will push me a lot, lot more.

trispire

Oh and I like the idea of a challenge. I definately need it! Oh by the way, someone walked by me at work today and said "Hey Slim". I had to look around to see if anyone else was there....nope, just me. Huge NSV moment.

Awesome! That must have made you feel wonderful!

anacsitham5

Hopefully back in the swing of things today with food. Yesterday was a low calorie day for me due to a switch to some homepathic meds for my low potassium levels and Addisons Disease (Im just going to call it Addisons? Disease sounds so gross) They are both drops - one directly under the tongue and the other mixed with water. They actually take my appetite away, but I don't want to go into starvation mode so I will make sure I get the majority of my calories in. Already logged my planned food for the day, but don't have any sugars left....what to eat to use up the last 250 calories that won't put me over in sugar??? Even my almond butter has sugar in it..... The one drops I take are supposed to raise my potassium and electrolyte levels so I don't crave salty food so much, but it hasn't kicked in yet. By 11:30 pm I am digging through the house looking for something salty to eat.

On another note, I found the bikini I purchased earlier this year hoping for a bikini bod.....hmmm, it seems so ..... tiny! Now I know why they wrote the song - "Itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini"

Mentzerj

Hopefully back in the swing of things today with food. Yesterday was a low calorie day for me due to a switch to some homepathic meds for my low potassium levels and Addisons Disease (Im just going to call it Addisons? Disease sounds so gross) They are both drops - one directly under the tongue and the other mixed with water. They actually take my appetite away, but I don't want to go into starvation mode so I will make sure I get the majority of my calories in. Already logged my planned food for the day, but don't have any sugars left....what to eat to use up the last 250 calories that won't put me over in sugar??? Even my almond butter has sugar in it..... The one drops I take are supposed to raise my potassium and electrolyte levels so I don't crave salty food so much, but it hasn't kicked in yet. By 11:30 pm I am digging through the house looking for something salty to eat.

On another note, I found the bikini I purchased earlier this year hoping for a bikini bod.....hmmm, it seems so ..... tiny! Now I know why they wrote the song - "Itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini"

I can relate about the losing your appetite, one of my medications has a similar side effect and I don't like it at all. What's really helped me is trying to keep a schedule for eating, if I don't I skip meals and don't realize it =/.

ljbhill

Hmmm...well maybe we can do it on a honour basis. If you cheat you're only cheating yourself anway!! Post your weight on Friday and if you made your water quota on Thursday!

Points up for Grabs
*Weight loss- 2 points
*Drank 8 glasses on Thursday- 1 point

Trispire... do you have a list of all the group members and starting weights/measurements? If not, just the names will do!

That's a total of 3 points that we can gain by this Friday, to get the ball rolling!

Good luck!

trispire

Hmmm...well maybe we can do it on a honour basis. If you cheat you're only cheating yourself anway!! Post your weight on Friday and if you made your water quota on Thursday!

Points up for Grabs
*Weight loss- 2 points
*Drank 8 glasses on Thursday- 1 point

Trispire... do you have a list of all the group members and starting weights/measurements? If not, just the names will do!

That's a total of 3 points that we can gain by this Friday, to get the ball rolling!

Good luck!

Sure, just what is in the thread (username/realname/ starting weight / goal weight for challenge):

Kacylaine / Kacy SW: 171 GW: 155
Lindre / Linn SW: 180 GW: 155
Curlywurly88 / Susan SW: 165 GW: 145
Menzerj / Josh SW: 216.5 GW: 190
Trispire / Melissa SW: 173 GW: 145
Lux1990 / Kay SW: 160 GW: 140
Anacsitham5 / Cana SW: 136 GW: 130
ljbhill / Laura SW: 121 GW: 116
Mamax5 / Maryanne SW: 252 GW: 225

Maryanne hasn't posted since she signed up the first day. I'll send her a message and see if she is still in the challenge!

susanelizabeth1988

Right!

Been off the radar for a few days. All I'm going to say is, HUGE leaving do with lots of calories both during and after (damn hangover). However, it is the first time in months that I've touched alcohol, and will be the last time for many months (not a big drinker). Hmm detox needed methinks. As of tomorrow I'm back on track!

Hope everyones faring far better than I am.

mamax5

OK, time to play catch up...sorry everyone, I'm a newbie and I'm still figuring out the site.

OK, What is the reason I want to loose weight?

Well, first of all I want to loose weight to get rid of this sloppy feeling I have all the time. Next is to keep diabetes and hyptension away and to look nice in my clothes and out of them too!

Next, I've been having my weight yoyo on me...it went from 252 to 255 then back down to 253. My official weigh-in day is tomorrow and I'm going to have my own little "Last Chance Workout" in a little while. I now undertand the whole net calorie thing and I want to change my eating plan to not go under 1200 net cals.

I have been drinking quite a bit of water, I cut out soda completely....even tea and I have been having headaches every now and then.

I have also challenges my husband to a weightloss competion for a little extra motivation. I will check tomorrow and g/l everyone!

trispire

Hey everybody!
How is everyone doing? Today I got in my Turbo Fire, yay! I missed it! Remember, Laura challenged us all to drink lots of water today to flush ourselves clean for weigh in tommorow!!

Anyone have a QOTD they want to pose?

texastae1010

Is the group still open? If so would love to participate if not Good Luck and hope yall rock it out for Turkey Day

Mentzerj

Hrm, QOTD - I imagine these will get hard to think of as we go all the way till 11/23 - that or they'll go silly
But, I'll give one a shot -

QOTD: What NSV/Self Reward are you most looking forward to?

Many of us setup rewards for ourselves for hitting mini goals, or maintaining, etc - just wondering what people have out there that they are exciting about getting/doing? Or on the flip side, what NSV are you most looking forward to?

I think I'm looking forward most to a NSV; with my work, our employees are spread all over the country, we rarely if ever see each other. The last any of us did was back in April (before I joined MFP and I was ~250lbs, my highest, at that point) - this was also the first time I had met my boss, and the majority of my co-workers as I had only just joined this firm. Well, we have an all company meeting again near the end of October - so excited to see everyone again, especially with how different I already am (~35lbs down) and another 2 months to go .