Week 2 Discussion (R2)
RachVR6
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I need to get back into the groove. I must meal plan and prepare food ahead of time. What I'm doing now is NOT working!
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I sit down and plan out every week what we're having and I force myself to stick to it even when I don't want to cook. Especially when i don't want to cook.0
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I'm here to cheer you ladies on, but I won't be taking part in the WIs this round. I had the rug pulled out from under me at work and I need to focus more on work and stop obsessing about food. I took a week to clear my head and I'm feeling better about things. Hoping in a couple of weeks I'm back in the game.
Keep up the great work! You know that you can do it!!!0 -
I'm here to cheer you ladies on, but I won't be taking part in the WIs this round. I had the rug pulled out from under me at work and I need to focus more on work and stop obsessing about food. I took a week to clear my head and I'm feeling better about things. Hoping in a couple of weeks I'm back in the game.
Keep up the great work! You know that you can do it!!!
*hugs* You're more than welcome to jump back in at any point!0 -
I sit down and plan out every week what we're having and I force myself to stick to it even when I don't want to cook. Especially when i don't want to cook.
That's a good idea. I'm the master of laziness when it comes to cooking. This would help me with shopping too, and not wandering around the store saying 'What do you want to eat? What sounds good?' back and forth with Chris.
Oh and I found out our farmer's market opens May 5th! YAY!0 -
Goals: get at LEAST 90 min cardio in
Do 30ds 4-5 times
Watch the sodium and water intakes
Try not to stress eat. I have a big week ahead and my uncles 70th birthday party on Saturday... Be good, Katie!
I think my fiancé and I need to sit down and meal plan a bit too.0 -
We used to do that too. I planned out the entire month of April. We've strayed only two or three times. it's so much easier to just be like: "Okay, it's Tuesday, we're having chicken, brown rice, steamed veggies" or whatever, ya' know. I got on eatbetteramerica.com and pick out stuff from there.0
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My goal is to do 30DS as many days as possible this week. I fell last week and wiped out hard on the sidewalk and felt like I got hit by a truck so I didn't exercise at all until yesterday. I have also upped my calories and have changed my approach to this whole thing, so we'll see how it works in the next couple of weeks. What I have been doing has not been working, so I needed to try something new. I hope it works!
Oh yeah, I need to meal plan better too. Not sure I have the funds to stock up this week though. Might be winging it another week.0 -
i've been so out of the loop ladies.
Rach - if possible could i rejoin? Finally seem to be back on the wagon - and relearning what it's like to have self control! 0 -
i've been so out of the loop ladies. Rach - if possible could i rejoin? Finally seem to be back on the wagon - and relearning what it's like to have self control!
Of course!0 -
On meal planning:
Every week or two I sit down and plan about 5-6 meals. I go through my Vegetarian Times and a favorite cookbook or two (Williams Sonomas Eat Well is a wonderful one), maybe some websites (Oh She Glows, Post Punk Kitchen), and look at a spreadsheet I have of favorite meals and notes. I pick out a series of meals I think will be exciting, usually focusing on a main dish and then dreaming up a side or a soup to go with it. Armed with a thorough grocery list I hit the store. I find the list is the most invaluable tool I've had in weight loss, as I'll still grab an impulse item or two (a tasty and healthy snack or something on sale I know I'll use in the future), but it is NOWHERE near what I used to do. I'm usually out of the grocery store in about 45 minutes. I use a list app on my phone to track everything and have a couple items I never delete, cans of beans and frozen fruit. I drink a lot of smoothies for breakfast and always check for sales on frozen fruit. I'm a vegan and use canned beans frequently as a time saver or for a protein add in at lunch time. I stock up when I find a sale. I then cook whatever meal excites me most or the one that I feel will use up the smartest veggies first (ones that are starting to look a little soft or I know will need to be used first). While picking out recipes and making the list takes a little time up front, it keeps me going with a huge variety of food, helps build up my database of recipes my family and I love, and saves time in the long run, as I don't need to hit the store for another week or two (depending on the leftovers, how many nights I end up busy instead of being able to cook, and how much I want to just work on pantry clearing). Oh, I also always pick up ingredients for a few stand-by meals. I have bags of frozen mixed veggies in my freezer, and frozen tofu (it changes the texture when you freeze it) and some homemade seitan, my cans of beans, and I always have onions, carrots, and celery in the house. With this I can always avoid hitting the store for another night by either making a stir-fry, a hearty soup, or some interesting bean salads. Meat-eaters could always do the same with a bag of frozen chicken or what have you. Having a list and plan has also helped me cut down on the grocery budget. My family has less wasted food as well. If I know I won't be using a veggie again in my planned meals, I toss it into a salad most of the time.
Having meals planned has also helped me with food planning on a daily basis. I eat my breakfast, and while I'm entering and tracking that, I enter my dinner. If I see breakfast was 300 calories, and dinner will be 500, I know what I have to play with between lunch and snacks, rather than trying to figure out a dinner I can feed my family that will fill them up while keeping my calorie count down.
To the ladies who need a break, I hope life calms down for you shortly, MFP will be right here when you can get back in the swing of things. Don't add beating yourself up to the list of things you need to do! Just try to think about making healthier choices still, like limiting excess fats and sugars, even if you aren't perfect you're still trying your best. To the ladies coming back, welcome back to working on you!
My goals for this week are to continue on c25k, last week was wonderful and exhilarating, but I woke up to rain for two days straight now. I know I'll be walking a lot on Friday and Saturday, so I'm not toooooo worried about it, but I'd like to try and get week 2 in this week to be ready for week 3 next week! If I end up doing week 2 twice, it isn't the end of the world, but I'm not going to let myself slip! Outside of that I'll keep on eating healthy, watching my calories and I'll be starting on some upper body work, with a focus on core and arms.0 -
Started 30 day shred this morning ... not bad and i managed to keep up which i was most impressed about ... felt absolutely buggered but the end of it and felt a lot longer than 20 minutes ... oh well day one down ... 29 to go aagghh!!!!0
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Keeping my goals simple this week. I need to get back on track last week was school vacation and I didn't make the best food choices. I did stay under on most days but I didnt eat the best foods! I prepped fruits and veggies for the next few days and bought a 56oz waterbolttle(I've been drinking two a day) . I'm ready and fully focused this time around!! Hopefully I lose at least 10lbs this round!! Stay strong and focused ladies we can do this!!0
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Have to really watch the food this week since will be lacking in exercise due to work and injury... and it's going to be tough.... Going to be away from the lab for the next three days due to being at workshops for work. Not too worried about the food since I will have to bring my own lunch (none of the people running the workshops have acknowledged that I am limited because of food allergies- they usually supply sandwiches and I am allergic to wheat.)
Don't know that I can give any suggestions about what to do to organize for food, being single and hating to cook just for me (give me a group, I'm in cooking heaven) I have to struggle some nights to just go home for supper rather than stop at Chipotle's or someplace that has gluten free food to get supper. I just came up with a Thai stir fry today (also allergic to soy so no soy sauce) that turned out to be really yummy and was 465 cals!0 -
It's cold and rainy today, so it's been a lazy day. The same excuse I used yesterday.
Tomorrow it's time to regroup. I need to plan/cook my meals in advance and be consistent with my exercise. At least I'm doing more this past week overall.0 -
I've been really out of it for the past couple of weeks. My dog (a 5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog named Sofie) got sick quite suddenly and then it took 2 weeks of constant vet visits and tests and her going down hill fast before they discovered that she had an aggressive and (at that point) untreatable form of lymphoma. We had to put her to sleep last Tuesday (only a week ago) and my family has been a mess ever since. I know that for some people pets are just pets but she was "people" to us and, more than that - she was family.
Suffice it to say, eating right has been difficult. Surprisingly, exercising hasn't been difficult at all. I've been using my running workouts as therapy. I pop my sunglasses on, pick the least traveled paths in the woods and just run and cry until I'm exhausted. But today I am picking myself back up and trying to figure out what life without her looks like. I'm logging my food and planning my meals. I'm also supposed to be cleaning my house as my In-laws are coming for a 12 day visit next week (we live in Germany and they are State-side so we haven't seen them in a couple of years)- so far that hasn't happened yet.0 -
i've been so out of the loop ladies. Rach - if possible could i rejoin? Finally seem to be back on the wagon - and relearning what it's like to have self control!
Of course!
did you restart a chart? I was 219.2 on Sunday0 -
Decided starting this week i needed to add some jogging/elliptical into my gym schedule... so i couldn't make excuses.... and then I fell down the stairs at work yesterday. the only thing I hurt was my shins... but theyre pretty black and blue, and i have an egg on one. So... there goes my running plan! I'm hoping to get on the elliptical tonight, because I'm thinking the less impact the better. Normally I get into a routine, and something happens and I fall apart. I can't let that happen... i lost 2.8 lbs last week... just need to modify.
on the other hand... my bf was being nice and bought me a wegman's wrap for lunch today. SO sweet. Except for the fact that its 550 calories. Now I HAVE to go to the gym! haha0 -
Hello Ladies
One thing I've really been struggling with is mind over matter. I look at foods and think "oh well I'll just have it" even though i know it's terrible for me.
So to combat these lazy and flesh oriented thoughts I've put myself on a "Sexy Diet" I simply look at food and think "Is it going to make me Sexy?" and if so i eat it.
I'll still continue to log on MFP to track my progress but I'm actually starting to incorperate a healthier life style with each of my meals. Also I'm not terribly worried about fat content, sugar content sodium etc, i know all that is important but not as important as training my body to like "Sexy" foods rather than crap.
don't get me wrong, I know measuring exact quantaties and daily intake is really important I'll still keep a track of my calories I'm just trying to get healthy by making good decisions a part of my lifestyle rather than being lazy and eating junk food and 'cheating' as often as I have been.
Any one else want to forget the exact figures and join me on a Sexy Diet?
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I keep teeter tottering back and forth with the same 2 pounds! UGH! I really need to kick it into gear and break this!0
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I've started my detox today. Limited coffee and caffeine, no foods with added sugar if possible, no processed grains, no dairy/cheese. Lots of fruits, veggies, nuts, brown rice, beans, fish, chicken, eggs, etc. I'm going to stick to it as best I can with the budget I have. :drinker:0
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I've been really out of it for the past couple of weeks. My dog (a 5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog named Sofie) got sick quite suddenly and then it took 2 weeks of constant vet visits and tests and her going down hill fast before they discovered that she had an aggressive and (at that point) untreatable form of lymphoma. We had to put her to sleep last Tuesday (only a week ago) and my family has been a mess ever since. I know that for some people pets are just pets but she was "people" to us and, more than that - she was family.
Suffice it to say, eating right has been difficult. Surprisingly, exercising hasn't been difficult at all. I've been using my running workouts as therapy. I pop my sunglasses on, pick the least traveled paths in the woods and just run and cry until I'm exhausted. But today I am picking myself back up and trying to figure out what life without her looks like. I'm logging my food and planning my meals. I'm also supposed to be cleaning my house as my In-laws are coming for a 12 day visit next week (we live in Germany and they are State-side so we haven't seen them in a couple of years)- so far that hasn't happened yet.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost one of my pugs two years ago and even though they were no longer living with me (my ex-husband and I agreed that they would be best with him as he was moving back into his parent's home with a big back yard) I still took the news very hard and cried for days on end. So, lots of hugs and love to you and your family as you work through your grief.0 -
I've changed my exercise up, for 24 days I managed to do the 30 day shred but then I was just getting bored, I didn't like the way jillian was telling me that I should feel like I'm going to die. I like my curves and didn't want to get too 'shredded' so to speak. In those 24 days my measurements nor weight changed, in fact my hips went up by 1 inch and I barely lost an inch on my chest. So I've opted to do POP pilates (blogilates) and its much more me. Quite a few years ago me and my mum took a class doing yogilates and I love it, it kept me centred and stress free which is great for me when I worry so much.
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I've been really out of it for the past couple of weeks. My dog (a 5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog named Sofie) got sick quite suddenly and then it took 2 weeks of constant vet visits and tests and her going down hill fast before they discovered that she had an aggressive and (at that point) untreatable form of lymphoma. We had to put her to sleep last Tuesday (only a week ago) and my family has been a mess ever since. I know that for some people pets are just pets but she was "people" to us and, more than that - she was family.
Suffice it to say, eating right has been difficult. Surprisingly, exercising hasn't been difficult at all. I've been using my running workouts as therapy. I pop my sunglasses on, pick the least traveled paths in the woods and just run and cry until I'm exhausted. But today I am picking myself back up and trying to figure out what life without her looks like. I'm logging my food and planning my meals. I'm also supposed to be cleaning my house as my In-laws are coming for a 12 day visit next week (we live in Germany and they are State-side so we haven't seen them in a couple of years)- so far that hasn't happened yet.
So sorry to hear about your loss, I know how difficult it can be to lose a family member like that. We just lost Biddy (a lapso aphso beagle mix) after 16 years. She had bladder cancer with the tumor growing right beside the urethra and it was a matter of time before it grew over the opening. Still breaks my heart when I think about it. When it happened I was still able to run and that's what I did, I ran to make the sad go away. Just take it one step at a time. Good luck with the family visit!0 -
I totally detached myself from my food and exercise plan last week and weekend, and of course paid the price on this weeks weight in. I went to my trainer last nigt and was embarssed to tell him about the weekend I had, sweet tooth kicked my butt. I am always honest with him, no reason not to be, I'm there for a reason.
Today I feel focused, my goal is to stay on track today and get to the gym tonight. Instead of looking so far ahead I'm just going to stay in today since it's all I have anyway.0 -
I've been really out of it for the past couple of weeks. My dog (a 5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog named Sofie) got sick quite suddenly and then it took 2 weeks of constant vet visits and tests and her going down hill fast before they discovered that she had an aggressive and (at that point) untreatable form of lymphoma. We had to put her to sleep last Tuesday (only a week ago) and my family has been a mess ever since. I know that for some people pets are just pets but she was "people" to us and, more than that - she was family.
Suffice it to say, eating right has been difficult. Surprisingly, exercising hasn't been difficult at all. I've been using my running workouts as therapy. I pop my sunglasses on, pick the least traveled paths in the woods and just run and cry until I'm exhausted. But today I am picking myself back up and trying to figure out what life without her looks like. I'm logging my food and planning my meals. I'm also supposed to be cleaning my house as my In-laws are coming for a 12 day visit next week (we live in Germany and they are State-side so we haven't seen them in a couple of years)- so far that hasn't happened yet.
So sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to have your dog as one of your family. My boyfriend and I have two dogs and they are our children.0 -
Last week my goal was to give up my morning stop at the local coffee shop and I was successfull and still am at that goal.
This week was to give up pop as I finished the last of the diet pop in my house. The only time I really crave it is in the afternoon. I have a desk job and crave something with flavour to sip on throughout the afternoon. So I bought myself some lemons and limes and have been putting them in my water in the afternoon, and so far it's worked:)
I also joined our local roller derby team, so on top of my morning walk/jog on the treadmill, and short lunch hour walk with my sister (weather permitting), I will now get some roller skating in 2-3 times a week for two hours.0 -
I've changed my exercise up, for 24 days I managed to do the 30 day shred but then I was just getting bored, I didn't like the way jillian was telling me that I should feel like I'm going to die. I like my curves and didn't want to get too 'shredded' so to speak. In those 24 days my measurements nor weight changed, in fact my hips went up by 1 inch and I barely lost an inch on my chest. So I've opted to do POP pilates (blogilates) and its much more me. Quite a few years ago me and my mum took a class doing yogilates and I love it, it kept me centred and stress free which is great for me when I worry so much.
Hows it going this week for you ladies?
This cracks me up. I can totally relate! I'm doing 30DS right now. I've stopped and restarted a few times since the beginning-ish of March and I've done 19 days (tonight will be 20). I'm just about done with Level 2. I've stopped and restarted because I was sick a few days, I was injured a few days, and I wanted to punch Jillian in the face a few days. She can be annoying. I haven't lost any weight, but I figured it was because I haven't been consistent about it at all. I was hoping to have some cool results with before and after pics, but I don't see that happening with this program.
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Today is day two of my clean(er) eating. HUGE breakfasts (normally 600cal) of fruit/almond milk smoothie, eggs, and turkey bacon. YUMMMMM. Then brown rice, beans, chicken, salsa for lunch, usually (400-500cals). Then light, under 300cal dinner of fish and veggies, and after workout protein shake with hard boiled egg whites, and other things if I need more calories.
I have to say it's doing wonders for my mood!!! Before I was skipping breakfast, eating a fast food lunch and then barely eating or trying to cram a whole bunch in at dinner. Sucked!
I'm also focusing on making sure my net calories is no less than 1550 at the end of the day. Surprisingly difficult if I have a long workout!!! Like tonight I plan on doing cardio and will probably burn at least 400calories. That means I have another 800cal to eat today to net 1550!! YOWZA! I need to keep my calories up with the heavy weights I'm doing though, because I care more about gaining strength right now than the weight loss part. That'll come on it's own.
How's everyone else doing so far this week. I wanna see some better numbers on Monday!!
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anvy I'm sorry for your loss. Members of the family come in all shapes and sizes. We had a rabbit that died a couple years ago, at 14, and I think a lot of people don't understand how much that little guy meant to everyone. I'm glad you're getting some peace of mind in your running.
Rach that sounds like a good plan. Eat like a King for breakfast, a Prince for lunch and a pauper for dinner. Let me know how that works out. I've also been cramming food in at the end of the day on some days, so I've been trying to plan better making it even throughout. But then after dinner I have no cals, and my sweet tooth is calling. I think I need to plan for that.
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I've been really out of it for the past couple of weeks. My dog (a 5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog named Sofie) got sick quite suddenly and then it took 2 weeks of constant vet visits and tests and her going down hill fast before they discovered that she had an aggressive and (at that point) untreatable form of lymphoma. We had to put her to sleep last Tuesday (only a week ago) and my family has been a mess ever since. I know that for some people pets are just pets but she was "people" to us and, more than that - she was family.
Suffice it to say, eating right has been difficult. Surprisingly, exercising hasn't been difficult at all. I've been using my running workouts as therapy. I pop my sunglasses on, pick the least traveled paths in the woods and just run and cry until I'm exhausted. But today I am picking myself back up and trying to figure out what life without her looks like. I'm logging my food and planning my meals. I'm also supposed to be cleaning my house as my In-laws are coming for a 12 day visit next week (we live in Germany and they are State-side so we haven't seen them in a couple of years)- so far that hasn't happened yet.
I'm so sorry for your loss. A little over a year ago, my sweet kitty Daisydukes which I had for 13 years suddenly crashed and within 2 days had to be euthanized. There was a huge empty hole in the house. Every minute of the day, I would turn and expect to see her, then weep when I realized she would never be there again. After only 4 days, I couldn't stand it. I went to the local animal shelter and rescued a 1 year old cat. Yep, the Punkin Monster. No animal could replace my other kitty, but this guy helped to immediately fill the void. Now, I love him dearly; he brings me so much happiness.
If at all possible, try to adopt a new puppy or rescue a pet from the animal shelter. It really will help fill the emptiness. You need to give love to an innocent animal and nothing can replace that act. It may not seem appropriate, but when you see that sweet innocent face full of expectation, you will feel the relief. Good luck. :flowerforyou:0
