OVER 200 CLUB NEW YEAR NEW BODY (OPEN GROUP)
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zora - I started tracking sodium and i am always over, I need to work on that.
Jib - WTG on the size 16, i cannot remember the last time i was in a size 16, i know i was probably under 200....that is great..before you know it you will be in 14, then 12, then 10 and you will be one hot momma.
Doing okay today on food,
Calroies - will be about 1450 after my snack
Exercise - Did 30 min of wii fit earlier and will do some more today,
Water - Only about 1/2
Proud - That I am getting back on track and not letting these last few weeks keeping me down.0 -
Zora I try to keep my sodium between 1200mg and 1500mg.I know it sounds crazy but it is very doable.Also if you can keep your sodium in this range you will see the water weight drop off and then the other weight (FAT)follows.Give it a try sometime.I haven't been doing this for awhile but I just started back focusing on keeping my sodium between those numbers mentioned above and I am hoping to pull some big numbers this week.Good luck to you girl.You are doing GREAT!!!0
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Checking in
Calories.................Under
Excercise...............walked 30 min., sit-ups 3 reps of 12
Water......................half way there (don't like water)
Proud......................I stayed out of the candy bowl at work today!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: it is not mine so I can't just throw it away. (would like to)
I am so excited about this site!0 -
Jbl you are doing an amazing job.I can't wait to start wearing my size 14's and smaller.Yep Zora, I started really tracking my sodium about a month ago. I try to keep it under 2000mg/day and I'm amazed how hard it can be sometimes if I'm eating on the run. I'm apparently really sensitive to sodium though and if I have a day I get close to 2500mg or, goodness forbid, over 2500mg I really notice my weight spike up the next 2-3 days.
With the sugar -- I don't understand why MFP sets the level at 25g. :huh: I stopped having it as one of the nutrients I track because it's worthless to me since I do eat fruit and veggies that contain sugar. I feel bad seeing that big fat red number at the bottom of my food diary since I'd go over 25g for my sugar pretty much every day. I just try to keep my processed sugars at a minimum and I don't worry a thing about eating fruit in moderation.
01.04.09
Calories: 1308 - great! I ate 98 exercise calories.
Exercise: 1 HOUR
30 minutes stationary bike and week 4 day 1 of couch25k. I was able to run it all for the very first time (which means I ran 16 out of 21 minutes :happy: ).
Water: Gotten in 80oz so far (I was dying after c25k and downed about 40oz at once :laugh: )
Proud: I completed Week 4 Day 1 of C25K! I can wear a size 16! Looks like it's time to go shopping in my closet again. The only clothes I have smaller than size 16 are my AWESOME SKIRTS I've never been able to wear (they're mostly 14s)! Also, I had 2 coworkers who've commented on my weightloss previously come up to me again just to tell me how good I look. That certainly helped me through my awful day at work.
I'm so glad everyone's here. You ladies really help me with motivation and support. I honestly don't think I could do this without you!
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Checking in
Calories.................Under
Excercise...............walked 30 min., sit-ups 3 reps of 12
Water......................half way there (don't like water)
Proud......................I stayed out of the candy bowl at work today!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: it is not mine so I can't just throw it away. (would like to)
I am so excited about this site!
try adding some lemon juice to your water, I love water but I used to add lemon juice to it, now I just drink it with ice.0 -
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I our challenge this week!
I was sent home from work because we didn't have any heat! I worked from home this afternoon and enjoyed some time by the fire place
After 6 pm I was soooo sleepy I just wanted to take a nap but NOOOOOOOOO! We have that 60 minutes of exercise challenge. So I changed into a t-shirt and trainers and I got on that evil elliptical machine in the freezing garage. I put in thirty minutes! That makes 60 for the day :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Calories - ate all my exercise calories but no more so OK!
Water - still working on it - should be OK by night fall!
exercise - YES thank you! :happy:
Proud - that I got back on the damn elliptical machine!
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AND CROSS YOUR FINGERS I GET ON THE DANG THING AT 5AM TOMORROW!!!0 -
Checking in
Calories.................Under
Excercise...............walked 30 min., sit-ups 3 reps of 12
Water......................half way there (don't like water)
Proud......................I stayed out of the candy bowl at work today!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: it is not mine so I can't just throw it away. (would like to)
I am so excited about this site!
Not sure I would have the strength to stay out the candy bowl. You Rock!!!!!!!!0 -
Calories yes, 1800
Exercise YES, 120 minutes.........1078 Calories Burned
Water, YES 88 ounces
I am proud that I took that horrific walk with my husband, he has got to be walking faster than 4mph. He admitted to me that he is really pushing me on those walks. Sometimes I have to run to keep up with the man........ I still love him, I still love him... I am just trying to convince myself:laugh: :laugh:0 -
i am guessing i missed the challenge this week with all the posts and not being on regularly...can someone fill me in
so I did an hour with the wii fit tonight, said i burned like 350 or so cals, not at much on the elip but it was much more fun.
Hurts my ankles and knee a little though, but was fun.0 -
Good grief I hope that my posts are clear to you all. I don't know if my fingers don't keep up with my brain or what....but there are times that I am reading back on a post and just shake my head. If nothing else I hope instead of huh? you have a giggle fit from my goofs.
coloradogirl: I was going to mention that I have a friend who gets up in the night to potty and that is when she takes her thyroid med. I don't have that regular of a night time pattern. I take my at night just before bed since I don't eat anything that interferes in the evening.
zorahope: happy dance! You are perfect on your goals today!!! Doesn't it feel great! Here's to many more perfect check ins.
lildebbie: This week challenge is to exercise 60 minutes everyday. You did that on your own. Super!
calories: 729 way under
water: yes
exercise: yes
proud: that I exercised inside since I didn't want to cross country ski when it was 2 degrees.0 -
Awsome Snowflakes - guess telepathically i knew that was the challenge I am going to try my best to keep it up all week. Probably will split it 30 at lunch 30 at night. 0
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Okay girls. I have a major confession.
I smoked cigarettes for 8 years -- from 15 until 23 when I quit cold turkey. For over 2 years I haven't had a problem. I'd very occasionally socially smoke. MAYBE 1 cigarette every 4 months or so at a party. A couple months ago I went bowling with some friends, most of whom are smokers. We were having a few beers & I bought a pack of cigarettes to share because I don't like to bum. I smoked one and my friends smoked several more. I took about 10 home with me & put them in the freezer. I should've thrown the pack away but since I've been fine for so long, I didn't think it would be a problem.
It was a problem.
I don't know why exactly, maybe holiday stress & refusing to allow myself to fall off the wagon, but the pack came out of the freezer. And I smoked all of them over the last 3 weeks. :frown: I just finished the last one. I know 10 cigarettes over the course of several weeks may not seem like that big of a deal, but I can already feel it becoming a habit (I used to smoke 1/2 pack-2 packs a day).
I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER PACK OF CIGARETTES.
I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER PACK OF CIGARETTES.
I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER PACK OF CIGARETTES.
Okay. It's done. I've admitted it and I'm taking control of the situation now.
Thanks for keeping me accountable.0 -
jlp123 - You know what? You're doing so well with this total life style change that I think you should cut yourself a little slack! You should allow yourself to buy a pack of cigarettes once every year (that ends with a nine)I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER PACK OF CIGARETTES.
I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER PACK OF CIGARETTES.
I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER PACK OF CIGARETTES.
Okay. It's done. I've admitted it and I'm taking control of the situation now.
Thanks for keeping me accountable.
Oh - and while I'm late leaving for work this morning - I did get on the elliptical machine at 5:30 and stayed at it for 35 minutes. For what ever reason it was REALLY REALLY hard this morning! But I did it! :bigsmile:0 -
Great Job Girls for sticking with it this week.I am going to go hit the elliptical this morning just as soon as my migraine subsides.I hope everyone is doing well.0
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This sounds like fun, I'm 264 trying to get down to 180 at the moment.0
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Welcome Carly .Weigh ins on Fridays check in daily with calories,water,exercise and something you are proud of for that particular day.You will love this bunch of gals they are all awesome and so supportive.0
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Mornin' ladies. :flowerforyou:
Against all reccomendations, I weigh myself almost every day and I check-in at MFP almost every day. It paid off today.
I went back to look at my previous check-in entries and realized I lost 9.2 POUNDS from 12/04/09 to 01/04/10. 9 pounds during prime holiday season!! You know what that means? That we can *really* do this (and we really *are*). :bigsmile:0 -
Hey thanks for the input on my new RX... For those of you who are on a thyroid Rx.. how long was it before you felt a difference in your energy? Just curious..
I ran across this quote and wanted to share it with you guys today!
"Live one day at a time by savoring every moment. Say yes to what leads to life, love, peace and hope. Embrace tests. They awaken new opportunities for us. Give unselfishly of what you have and who you are. By God's grace, have courage, patience and forgiveness." Luci Swindoll
Heading to the workout room now to get in at least 1 hour! Be back later!0 -
hi everyone, I am having a hard time staying within the sodium I need to stay within, I was just wondering what you guys eat for lunch. I have been eating frozen diet meals for lunch b/c I don't want to cook just for me, but they are loaded with sodium. I am going grocery shopping on Thursday and so I wanted to get some ideas of some things that I can have for lunch. Also, my doctor recommends that I eat 1600 calories a day, well today I am at 1,235 calories but I have went over on my sodium by 365, so should I just call it a day with that or should I try to get to the 1600 calories and then I would be over on sodium by a lot more than that. My doctor did tell me that I can play around with my calories a bit and see what works for me. Think it would hurt to have a low calorie day and then tomorrow go back to 1600?0
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Check in from yesterday
Calories: over by 300
Water: yes all
Exercise: walked in the snow with the dogs
Proud: I cleaned out the cabinets and went food shopping (and stuck to the list)0 -
hi everyone, I am having a hard time staying within the sodium I need to stay within, I was just wondering what you guys eat for lunch. I have been eating frozen diet meals for lunch b/c I don't want to cook just for me, but they are loaded with sodium. I am going grocery shopping on Thursday and so I wanted to get some ideas of some things that I can have for lunch. Also, my doctor recommends that I eat 1600 calories a day, well today I am at 1,235 calories but I have went over on my sodium by 365, so should I just call it a day with that or should I try to get to the 1600 calories and then I would be over on sodium by a lot more than that. My doctor did tell me that I can play around with my calories a bit and see what works for me. Think it would hurt to have a low calorie day and then tomorrow go back to 1600?
Switch it up like your doc said.Its called cycling and it has been proven to help you lose weight.So if your not hungry don't eat anymore today.If you are eat a bit of fruit or veggies.They don't have much sodium if any at all.0 -
hi everyone, I am having a hard time staying within the sodium I need to stay within, I was just wondering what you guys eat for lunch. I have been eating frozen diet meals for lunch b/c I don't want to cook just for me, but they are loaded with sodium. I am going grocery shopping on Thursday and so I wanted to get some ideas of some things that I can have for lunch. Also, my doctor recommends that I eat 1600 calories a day, well today I am at 1,235 calories but I have went over on my sodium by 365, so should I just call it a day with that or should I try to get to the 1600 calories and then I would be over on sodium by a lot more than that. My doctor did tell me that I can play around with my calories a bit and see what works for me. Think it would hurt to have a low calorie day and then tomorrow go back to 1600?
Switch it up like your doc said.Its called cycling and it has been proven to help you lose weight.So if your not hungry don't eat anymore today.If you are eat a bit of fruit or veggies.They don't have much sodium if any at all.
thanks, that is what I thought too, but wasn't sure. what do you eat for lunch?0 -
Momoftwo - my food diary is public if you want to look. And you can just ignore the ice cream sandwich kick I've been on lately...
My sodium is normally 1500mg-2000mg -- I grab a frozen dinner for lunch if I'm running late in the morning (which happens more than I'd like). But today I'll be around 1100mg.0 -
hi everyone, I am having a hard time staying within the sodium I need to stay within, I was just wondering what you guys eat for lunch. I have been eating frozen diet meals for lunch b/c I don't want to cook just for me, but they are loaded with sodium. I am going grocery shopping on Thursday and so I wanted to get some ideas of some things that I can have for lunch. Also, my doctor recommends that I eat 1600 calories a day, well today I am at 1,235 calories but I have went over on my sodium by 365, so should I just call it a day with that or should I try to get to the 1600 calories and then I would be over on sodium by a lot more than that. My doctor did tell me that I can play around with my calories a bit and see what works for me. Think it would hurt to have a low calorie day and then tomorrow go back to 1600?
Switch it up like your doc said.Its called cycling and it has been proven to help you lose weight.So if your not hungry don't eat anymore today.If you are eat a bit of fruit or veggies.They don't have much sodium if any at all.
thanks, that is what I thought too, but wasn't sure. what do you eat for lunch?
I normally have left overs or a salad. My food is also public. So feel free to take a peak as well.0 -
Hi MOMOFTWO!hi everyone, I am having a hard time staying within the sodium I need to stay within, I was just wondering what you guys eat for lunch. I have been eating frozen diet meals for lunch b/c I don't want to cook just for me, but they are loaded with sodium. I am going grocery shopping on Thursday and so I wanted to get some ideas of some things that I can have for lunch.
I try to eat a simple lunch with lots of veggies.
When I'm home I'll eat a small can of tuna with 2TB light mayo on a toasted slice of high fiber bread - it's as fast as a microwave meal! Add some carrots and a sugar free jello or pudding and you have a yummy lunch!
I buy the large bag of frozen chicken breasts. I'll grill a boneless skinless chicken breast in the George Foreman - did you know you can grill a frozen breast? Just rinse it off until the ice is off of it and put it on your grill! Heat up some frozen veggies to go with it - fast and easy and YUMMY!
Take left overs from dinner, portion them out and and put them in (saved) microwave meal containers and freeze- no rush to eat them and you can build up a little variety!
PB&J on high fiber bread!
Low sodium soups are fast and easy.
baby spinach salads with light vinaigrette dressing - YUM! One or two hard boiled eggs add protein and enough fat to keep you happy for a few hours!
Another idea I've used (and need to get back to) is having a lunch making day where I cook up healthy meal like white chili with chicken, and portion it out into freezer containers - freeze and you have your own HEALTHY frozen meal. If you plans change that week - no problem you have lunch ready for next week!0 -
Momoftwo - my food diary is public if you want to look. And you can just ignore the ice cream sandwich kick I've been on lately...
My sodium is normally 1500mg-2000mg -- I grab a frozen dinner for lunch if I'm running late in the morning (which happens more than I'd like). But today I'll be around 1100mg.
thanks I will look and see.0 -
hi everyone, I am having a hard time staying within the sodium I need to stay within, I was just wondering what you guys eat for lunch. I have been eating frozen diet meals for lunch b/c I don't want to cook just for me, but they are loaded with sodium. I am going grocery shopping on Thursday and so I wanted to get some ideas of some things that I can have for lunch. Also, my doctor recommends that I eat 1600 calories a day, well today I am at 1,235 calories but I have went over on my sodium by 365, so should I just call it a day with that or should I try to get to the 1600 calories and then I would be over on sodium by a lot more than that. My doctor did tell me that I can play around with my calories a bit and see what works for me. Think it would hurt to have a low calorie day and then tomorrow go back to 1600?
Switch it up like your doc said.Its called cycling and it has been proven to help you lose weight.So if your not hungry don't eat anymore today.If you are eat a bit of fruit or veggies.They don't have much sodium if any at all.
thanks, that is what I thought too, but wasn't sure. what do you eat for lunch?
I normally have left overs or a salad. My food is also public. So feel free to take a peak as well.
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Hi MOMOFTWO!hi everyone, I am having a hard time staying within the sodium I need to stay within, I was just wondering what you guys eat for lunch. I have been eating frozen diet meals for lunch b/c I don't want to cook just for me, but they are loaded with sodium. I am going grocery shopping on Thursday and so I wanted to get some ideas of some things that I can have for lunch.
I try to eat a simple lunch with lots of veggies.
When I'm home I'll eat a small can of tuna with 2TB light mayo on a toasted slice of high fiber bread - it's as fast as a microwave meal! Add some carrots and a sugar free jello or pudding and you have a yummy lunch!
I buy the large bag of frozen chicken breasts. I'll grill a boneless skinless chicken breast in the George Foreman - did you know you can grill a frozen breast? Just rinse it off until the ice is off of it and put it on your grill! Heat up some frozen veggies to go with it - fast and easy and YUMMY!
Take left overs from dinner, portion them out and and put them in (saved) microwave meal containers and freeze- no rush to eat them and you can build up a little variety!
PB&J on high fiber bread!
Low sodium soups are fast and easy.
baby spinach salads with light vinaigrette dressing - YUM! One or two hard boiled eggs add protein and enough fat to keep you happy for a few hours!
Another idea I've used (and need to get back to) is having a lunch making day where I cook up healthy meal like white chili with chicken, and portion it out into freezer containers - freeze and you have your own HEALTHY frozen meal. If you plans change that week - no problem you have lunch ready for next week!
thanks, those are all great ideas. I will have to try those.0 -
Would love to join! I'm in another group that weights the first of every month. This will keep me going strong weekly, you can never have enough support!
SW 235
CW 213
GW 160
Calories: just under
Water: yes all
Exercise: walked at the mall with my oldest for almost two hours
Proud: That people are saying the 4 magic words "Have you lost weight?"
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Would love to join! I'm in another group that weights the first of every month. This will keep me going strong weekly, you can never have enough support!
SW 235
CW 213
GW 160
Calories: just under
Water: yes all
Exercise: walked at the mall with my oldest for almost two hours
Proud: That people are saying the 4 magic words "Have you lost weight?"
Angela
Welcome, It looks like you already have our routine down. Look forward to getting to know you0
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