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Morning - today is our 5th anniversary and we are going out for dinner. I can't wait. The girls will have their aunt and cousin over to watch them and they are thrilled.
Kim - I'm sorry you are missing your oldest. He's a strong man for making the choice to defend his country. I bet you are proud.
Tiff - Watch Wendy's or any fast food joint for that matter. Their low cal menu may be "low cal" but holy smokes - the sodium content is off the charts!
Ian - good job on resisting temptation!
I'm peeing myself reading the post about being over-emotional. I never really cried until having a kid. I didn't cry for either one of my children's births, but I see a hallmark advert and I'm a sobbing mess! My husband jokes now that he likes to see that I'm no longer a hard *kitten*.0 -
Pam - Congrats on the Anniversary!!!!
Kim - You must be the proudest Mom...please Thank your son from all of us for what he is doing...he is helping keep us and our families safe.
Ian - Thats great that you didnt eat what all that you could have...
Courtney - You go girl...do that exercise...
I totally messed up...two days in a row...I just think Im so hungry these past two days...and I don't know what to do with myself...I weighed myself this morning and I gained 4 lbs...WHAT IS THAT ABOUT!!!! I don't know if its because im lifting weights...not getting enough water...not enough protein....SOMEONE HELP!!!! I am def. working out like crazy.....AHHHHH
I bought the 30 day Shred...so tonight is my night off from the gym but I will be doing the Shred and then back to Kickboxing Tommorow morning.....0 -
Everyone is so postive today!!!
Pam, happy anniversary...how exciting to go out and celebrate...it's nice to get away from the little ones especially after you told that funny (maybe not to you) story how they dress and undress and then spill, etc. It was hysterical. I think we don't cry when they are born; cause, we are so happy not be preggo anymore.
Tiff, I buy healthy choice meals for work even tho I have the cafeteria downstairs. I like the portabello beef tips and the turkey medallions with squash and mashed potatoes. There are even low in sodium. Also, your right about the pomegranates. To me, they taste like Jolly Rancher candies. Only healthy.
Ian...way to stay focused on a tough day
Anu, thanks...we are proud of our son...Your weight gain may be a combo of stress, muscle building, water gain...stay focused, log your food and most important PLAN your meals...it will happen...look for other changes: mood, energy level, muscle toning....put the scale away until Monday0 -
Good morning and happy Friday everyone!!!!!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I feel SO good today - I actually got myself out of bed a 1/2 hour early to do the Jillian Michael's Shred - I saw that you bought it Anu, does anyone else do this workout? One of my best friends from college is coming to visit me tonight and her one and only request is that we go to the local mexican place for dinner (my FAVORITE!! :grumble: ) so I definately needed that workout this morning - plan on getting a litte cardio in after work as well.
Hope you all have a great Friday - weather is pretty miserable here in MI.....lots of wind and lots and lots of cold rain :frown: Have a great day all!0 -
Sara - I have the video and have completed it twice. The first time I did it - I had trouble sitting for 3 days!! She cooked my thighs. You will see though, each time you do Shred, you get stronger and stronger! I was barely able to do a push up and now I can do 15 boy style push ups!
I'm going to either do Bob Harper's weight loss yoga today. Doesn't require a lot of jumping around, and my girls will likely want to do it with me
Kim :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: It's so true, oh, those last 3 weeks of being pregnant was just the worst. Every joint in my body was aching. Even though I had a cesarian both times, I was only too happy jump up the next day and walk around without a watermelon as a belly.
Anu - Kim is right, when the muscle is stressed it tends to hold onto water, so maybe instead of working out so intensively, try backing off a little and letting the muscle rest. Do cardio in it's place and "sweat it out". And if you are so hungry then I can only guess that your snacks after your workouts are not a balance of carbs & protein.
OMG - my three year old daughter just found one of my sheer knee highs and put it on... I'm dying of laughter here:laugh:0 -
Sara - I have the video and have completed it twice. The first time I did it - I had trouble sitting for 3 days!! She cooked my thighs. You will see though, each time you do Shred, you get stronger and stronger! I was barely able to do a push up and now I can do 15 boy style push ups!
I know what you mean - I did the workout a few times months ago and couldn't sit or walk right for about 5 days! My co-workers got a good laugh at me trying to sit or walk around - I was SO sore! Knowing that, I didn't push it as hard as I did the first time around, I don't want to get discouraged and quit this time!0 -
TGIF everyone!Tiff - Watch Wendy's or any fast food joint for that matter. Their low cal menu may be "low cal" but holy smokes - the sodium content is off the charts!
Thanks for the reminder, Pam. I did check out all the nutrition info, though, and what I bought (while not incredibly fulfilling, as I learned) wasn't too bad - I stayed under for the day in sodium.Tiff, I buy healthy choice meals for work even tho I have the cafeteria downstairs. I like the portabello beef tips and the turkey medallions with squash and mashed potatoes. There are even low in sodium.
Kim - I tried buying those kind of lunches but those just aren't filling enough for me. I usually bring a sandwhich (regular amount of meat/cheese on one slice of bread, cut in half), fresh veggies and fruit. For me this fills me up much better. And even when I was buying the lower sodium boxed lunches they were high enough to make me go over most days. Really Lunches aren't an issue for me - just dinners on the nights I have class right after work, when I forget to pack dinner or don't have anything I can bring that can be eaten on the go.
Anyways, Ive gotta go scramble and get ready to leave for work. Have a great Friday everyone!
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Tiff - Watch Wendy's or any fast food joint for that matter. Their low cal menu may be "low cal" but holy smokes - the sodium content is off the charts!
Speaking of Sodium...
Has anyone been able to keep their Daily Sodium Intake at or below 2500mg? The only way I see it happening is to eat veggies and no processed foods, etc....
It's tough! LOL!
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Hey everyone.
Was gonna do the gym this morning but am going to take today off (perhaps running tomorrow or Sunday as I am going to be away from my home gym).
Can I just say, that I want an effing fast food sandwich? It sucks. I mean I have enough will power (I reallllly hope) that I can just wave my hand and say no thanks. But MAN....MAAAAAAANNNN.
I really hope that I can make sure that I am eating well this weekend. It's kind of hard when I go to my friends' homes (1.5 hours away) because they just buy crap to eat. Always eating out. Blah.
Here's to a hump weekend yeah?
Good luck to you all as well.0 -
Tiff - Watch Wendy's or any fast food joint for that matter. Their low cal menu may be "low cal" but holy smokes - the sodium content is off the charts!
Speaking of Sodium...
Has anyone been able to keep their Daily Sodium Intake at or below 2500mg? The only way I see it happening is to eat veggies and no processed foods, etc....
It's tough! LOL!
-Ian
Oh and yes. There was a pretty long period of time that I did this. THe last couple of days I have been just slightly over.
But I believe I have been doing pretty okay with that.0 -
I really hope that I can make sure that I am eating well this weekend. It's kind of hard when I go to my friends' homes (1.5 hours away) because they just buy crap to eat. Always eating out. Blah.
Good luck this weekend - just stay strong :happy: being around people who aren't concious of what they put in their mouths is hard. You'll do GREAT!!!! :bigsmile:0 -
Ian - I thought I was doing myself a favor by using low fat cheese - but holy cripes! This morning alone because of 3 measely slices of yucky processed fat free cheese, I'm up 1025 mgs of SODIUM. Dang!
Bec - Hang in there and make wise choices.0 -
Ian - I thought I was doing myself a favor by using low fat cheese - but holy cripes! This morning alone because of 3 measely slices of yucky processed fat free cheese, I'm up 1025 mgs of SODIUM. Dang!
Bec - Hang in there and make wise choices.
Holy Cow!! What kind are you using?0 -
black diamond fat free cheddar slices.
I hate processed cheese, but the girls prefer it in their grilled cheese. O-wise they'd be in the garbage right now.0 -
Tiff - Watch Wendy's or any fast food joint for that matter. Their low cal menu may be "low cal" but holy smokes - the sodium content is off the charts!
Speaking of Sodium...
Has anyone been able to keep their Daily Sodium Intake at or below 2500mg? The only way I see it happening is to eat veggies and no processed foods, etc....
It's tough! LOL!
-Ian
Yep, you got it...no processed foods, lunch meat, cheese, canned soups and, yes, bread can be high in Na+...one tip, if you use canned veggies or bean, rinse them off with water before you use them
OK, I am off to face the sweaty beast on Comcast, make lunch, pack a dinner and off to work...I feel like a slave to this NEW LIFESTYLE0 -
For Lunch I am doing a grilled chicken sandwich on Pita bread with portabella mushrooms (I will only eat half) and a side greek salad (dressing on side) and since I have had this before I know it has very lil feta cheese on it and no olives.....
For tonight I will have the rest of my sandwich and also a side salad consisting of Cucumbers and tomatoes (my fav)....
Mid Afternoon Snack will be yogurt....
I think I may have a plan....0 -
For Lunch I am doing a grilled chicken sandwich on Pita bread with portabella mushrooms (I will only eat half) and a side greek salad (dressing on side) and since I have had this before I know it has very lil feta cheese on it and no olives.....
For tonight I will have the rest of my sandwich and also a side salad consisting of Cucumbers and tomatoes (my fav)....
Mid Afternoon Snack will be yogurt....
I think I may have a plan....
That's the key planning! Great Job!0 -
Sara - I have the video and have completed it twice. The first time I did it - I had trouble sitting for 3 days!! She cooked my thighs. You will see though, each time you do Shred, you get stronger and stronger! I was barely able to do a push up and now I can do 15 boy style push ups!
I know what you mean - I did the workout a few times months ago and couldn't sit or walk right for about 5 days! My co-workers got a good laugh at me trying to sit or walk around - I was SO sore! Knowing that, I didn't push it as hard as I did the first time around, I don't want to get discouraged and quit this time!
Can you buy this at the store? How does it work? I did Shred 1 on Comcast. They have Shred 1 and 2. How does the program work?
Thanks,
Kim0 -
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Can you buy this at the store? How does it work? I did Shred 1 on Comcast. They have Shred 1 and 2. How does the program work?
Thanks,
Kim
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I just bought Jillian Micheals Shred at WalMart for $10.00 and it has all three levels....thats my understanding...they say you should do a level for 10 days and then move on0 -
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I just bought Jillian Micheals Shred at WalMart for $10.00 and it has all three levels....thats my understanding...they say you should do a level for 10 days and then move on
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I did the same - bought mine off of Amazon months ago. I have heard of people doing it from Comcast too though.0 -
Speaking of Sodium...
Has anyone been able to keep their Daily Sodium Intake at or below 2500mg? The only way I see it happening is to eat veggies and no processed foods, etc....
It's tough! LOL!
-Ian
I had that problem initially, but I've successfully kept right around or below the 2500/day for awhile now. You can do that while still eating some processed foods, but you have to consciously look for the low sodium alternatives. What really got me was the bread and english muffins - I've switched to a lower sodium type. I eat packaged lunchmeat, but I buy the lower sodium ones - "Healthy Ones Turkey, Deli-think slices" is what I usually get. It's do-able, but you do have to eat a lot of fresh fruit/veggies and for the packaged foods you eat, you have to be vigilant about reading nutrition lables and looking for the low-sodium choices (which there's a low-sodium option of most things, it seems).
Feel free to take a look at my food log if you want to see specifics.0 -
Good afternoon everyone! :flowerforyou:
I did the shred this morning and I feel GREAT! Going to keep it up! I bought mine at Wal-Mart for $10 too. I love it! I also bought No more Trouble Zones (I don't remember exact title) by Jillian Michaels. I was looking into the Yoga for weight loss with Bob, but haven't boughten it yet. I want to add yoga into my routine but don't know where to start!
Ian - Yeah, I have to watch my sodium a lot too! I just went over today, not even thinking about it..made a chicken stir fry with veggies and brown rice..and 2 servings of soy souce - full sodium! GRR lol
Well, I was going to write more but don't remember what else! Have some errands to go run, have to pay the tags for my license plate..why do they make me pay on my birthday!?! Well it's not till Sunday technically, but still! lol :ohwell:
Anyway, I'll be back later!
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Arienna - if you do get the Yoga let me know how you like it....I too want to start doing yoga but not sure where to begin. How long have you been doing the Shred?
Happy Birthday!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Nothing in the house for breakfast and was so tempted to grab a scone at the bakery on the way in to work. But I scrounged around and found an english muffin and was able to avoid the bakery. Then at work they ordered pizza for the office. I was in the kitchen heating up my trusty lean pocket and didn't hear my phone ring telling me there was pizza downstairs. By the time I got the message, I'd already eaten my lunch and could say "no thank you" to the pizza. Oh, also bypassed the Friday donuts too. My office is a mine field. Glad it is the weekend...
Amy0 -
Nothing in the house for breakfast and was so tempted to grab a scone at the bakery on the way in to work. But I scrounged around and found an english muffin and was able to avoid the bakery. Then at work they ordered pizza for the office. I was in the kitchen heating up my trusty lean pocket and didn't hear my phone ring telling me there was pizza downstairs. By the time I got the message, I'd already eaten my lunch and could say "no thank you" to the pizza. Oh, also bypassed the Friday donuts too. My office is a mine field. Glad it is the weekend...
Amy
Way to resist Amy!!! Pizza is by far my biggest downfall :grumble:0 -
Office food,,,
I'm a little pissed off and depressed and I was left alone with a chocolate cake and I did a little damage. A co-worker turned 40 today, I had a nibble at the lunch party. Later I did my checkbook at my desk and realized I've paid out $700 lately on,,, stuff not entirely of my own choosing and,,, just grrrrrr...
I could've happily eaten the whole thing,,, but I didn't. I had a second piece, with icing, with a cup of coffee.
I'll exercise extra hard tonight and maybe skip my last snack,,, it was worth it.0 -
I agree...Office Food can be deadly! They had cake downstairs today in the cafeteria to celebrate the monthly birthdays - I didn't even look at what kind of cake because I knew I would want some.
Since it's Friday and I've been good all week I will probably allow myself a small glass of wine or one of my hard ciders with dinner tonight. Yumm... I don't feel guilty because I'm only allowing myself a little and I have the room in my food budget for today - plus I plan on exercising tonigh.
For now...I'm going to go get some water. I'm hungry again even though I ate a sandwich, a bowl of fresh veggies (broccoli, cucumber, sugar snap peas and tomatos - about 2 cups total) and two clementine oranges. :grumble: Hopefully the water will satisfy me for now.0 -
Mmm.... I made my own pasta sauce today (I poured it over wheat rotini and ground turkey) and it turned out surprisingly yummy! It's not super low in calories, but it's not too bad, and a good bit of the fat it does have is good fat (from avacado):
1/4 avacado
juice from 1 lemon
1 tbsp Kraft Mayo made from Olive Oil (could probably reduce this if you wanted to)
dash of ginger
I mixed all these up with this stick-mixer thing I have and it was a tangy, creamy sauce. I used all of what I made but it probably could have been split between 2 if you didn't want a lot of sauce on each serving. Here is the nutrition info:
129 calories
10g carbs
11g fat
1g protien
99 sodium
4 cholesterol
3 fiber
I'm finding that I enjoy experimenting like this, especially when it turns out good!0 -
Ok everyone! I'm here. I have had a lot going on. I wont be able to keep up as much as Id like to with you all but just know that I am here ok.
I had an abcess between my tummy and groin area that had gotten so bad that I had to have a small surgery done on it. They had to cut, drain, and pack it with gauze. I couldnt even walk, therefore I havent done any exercising. But Ive managed to keep of the weight I had already lost so thats good.
Everyone think about me in the morning, I'm doing a 5-mile walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, and think about anyone you know who has or had cancer. Its for a great cause and Im honoured to be a part of it.
I hope everyone is doing fabulous!
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Ok everyone! I'm here. I have had a lot going on. I wont be able to keep up as much as Id like to with you all but just know that I am here ok.
I had an abcess between my tummy and groin area that had gotten so bad that I had to have a small surgery done on it. They had to cut, drain, and pack it with gauze. I couldnt even walk, therefore I havent done any exercising. But Ive managed to keep of the weight I had already lost so thats good.
Everyone think about me in the morning, I'm doing a 5-mile walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, and think about anyone you know who has or had cancer. Its for a great cause and Im honoured to be a part of it.
I hope everyone is doing fabulous!
:flowerforyou:
I hope you're feeling better!! :flowerforyou: That's awesome you are doing that! I did one of those here a few weeks ago! We know you're here, don't worry! We all get busy sometimes!
Tiff - Thanks for the yummy recipe! I hope you enjoyed your wine
Sara - I picked up the Biggest loser's yoga for weight loss today, I will let you know how it goes! A friend of mine recommended that a long with bootcamp for 6 weeks to jump start my routine, so I think I might hold off on shred for now, since I heard you're supposed to change up your routine every so often anyway and start off with the yoga and bootcamp for now!
I had such a great day today! I have been looking for a job FOREVER. For months and months. I had an interview today, just at JcPenney for a part-time temp employee, I thought oh well it will get me through the holidays at least. Well, I got that job but then I also got a nursing assistant job (I got my certification about a year ago)! So I am so happy! No jobs to 2!? lol But unfortunately I am not keeping the JcPenney job, because this other job is a permanent full-time job! I am soo happy! So, to celebrate I went out and bought two of the biggest loser's workout tapes. Bootcamp and Yoga for weight loss. Going to start them tomorrow!
Hope everyone has a great night! :drinker:0
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