Over 200 Club New Year New Body Part 5
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I love being a mom. I was cleaning and it was very quiet, so I went looking for my little guy and look what I found
Soooo cute!!!0 -
Cris: I like the Smart Ones, Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice frozen meals as well, but they're loaded with sodium so I've been avoiding them lately. Too bad because they are so easy and good! Just make sure you're getting your water to flush out the excess sodium and you should be fine.0
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Cris: I like the Smart Ones, Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice frozen meals as well, but they're loaded with sodium so I've been avoiding them lately. Too bad because they are so easy and good! Just make sure you're getting your water to flush out the excess sodium and you should be fine.
I dont know why everyone keeps saying Lean Cuisine is loaded with sodium. the ones I've been eating have anywhere from 10-12% of your daily value of sodum. and I dont eat alot of salt at dinner, so why is that bad?0 -
I love being a mom. I was cleaning and it was very quiet, so I went looking for my little guy and look what I found
AHHH! What a cutie!0 -
The average American eats twice the amount of sodium that is recommended by the American Heart Association.You should have no more than 2500mg of sodium a day.Doctors actually say it is better if you can keep your sodium between 1500mg and 2000mg.because this is a healthy range.You need sodium but not too much.I can give websites if you guys need more information on thisSnowflakes.. MFP also recommends 2500 for me also on the Sodium... not sure about the rest of the ladies.
I'm 99% sure it recommends 2500mg no matter what your calories are. I think the reason for this is the minimize sodium related water retention. I've noticed I retain water if I eat 2500mg so I try to keep mine under 2000mg. It's not "unhealthy" to eat over 2500mg if you have no health problems that would be magnified with high sodium intake. Don't quote me on this, but I think a healthy adult can regularly consume upwards of 4000-5000mg sodium daily with no direct ill effects.0 -
You are correct on this JBL !! YOU should not eat less than 1000mg of sodium I keep mine right at 1500 or a smidge above.This is so I don't retain water and my doctor said this is a healthy range between 1500-1900mg daily.. We should also be careful not to reduce sodium by too much because it can also be bad for us. I would ask a doctor before getting too extreme on that.
Good point. My understanding is that the adult human body *needs* (requires) 250mg-500mg of sodium daily just to maintain basic body functions. If you're exercising (or moving at all, really) you'll need more. I think most experts recommend no less than 1000mg daily.
http://health.rutgers.edu/factsheets/sodium.htm0 -
I love being a mom. I was cleaning and it was very quiet, so I went looking for my little guy and look what I found
What a sweety - that made me smile ...I really miss those days ....my oldest turned 16 today ... oh my gosh how time flies.0 -
Checking in today
Calories -way under I am just not that hungry today.Still kind of sad from everything going on
Exercise -going to go do an hour to make myself feel better
Water 32 ounces so far
Sodium-1500
Proud that even though I had a tragic loss in my life that I didn't eat my way to feel better.
One thing I love about myself is my personality0 -
llowry: You yelled help and I came a runnin' okay I came a trottin'. Glad that I didn't need to use the boots.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:I posted a few of the pictures of my son and his new bride, the little girl is there baby (my granddaughter). Isn't she just absolutely gorgeous!?
I am having such a HARD time getting back in the swing of things!!!:sad: :sad: I haven't posted anything since last Thursday. HELP!!!!
lildebbie: so happy that you are making progress for you daughter. $8 co-pay is unheard of on our insurance. Run with that before it changes.
coloradogirl: Did you have a good experience with the new diabetes Dr.? I have thought about you today. You are wonder women keeping up with all the demands, your family is lucky to have you.
Today is mid week when I want to weigh and see if I'm on track. Having will power not to weigh. Friday here we come....0 -
I love being a mom. I was cleaning and it was very quiet, so I went looking for my little guy and look what I found
aaaawwwwwwwwwwwe! Still has the same effect.0 -
STRESSFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My mother is stressing me out. I did her taxes for her and she forgot a form so I had to amend it and amend it quick because she was panicking. I fixed it, but now I am stressed!!!! I am going to go do my Yoga:indifferent:0
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Thanks momma...actually our insurance isn't too bad, we just have to pay 15% of negotiated rate. Our rx's are like that too..sometime i go and pay like .52 for a rx...feel stupid paying with a cc, but i don't carry cash usally at all...Of course others are much higher, but i will take what i can get.0
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Check in - sorry it's been a busy weekend and week plus sinus headaches galore
Caloires was over Sat and Sun by alot
was under Monday
Exercise - none Sat and Sun
20 minutes of walkies Monday
Water - good on Sat and Sun
Good on Monday
Proud -
was kind to myself Sat and Sun even though I had sinus headache bad, did get some work done anyway, got back on food trail on Monday, and got groceries Monday night
tonight I'm divided between going and getting a present for Dance teacher as it is her birthday Wednesday or just going home because my headache is acting up again...0 -
My check in for today 2/2/10:
calories- under by 14! getting better!!!:drinker:
water- yes
excercise- YES! C25k wk1 and 15 mins on the bike
sodium- 2583 ---ooops!:embarassed:
scale- failing miserably
proud- that I went to the gym and started my c25k, and I ran when I was supposed to without quitting. I am sore though
Have a great night everyone,
Cris0 -
I have not weighed myself since Friday. AM I the only one???????? Start fessing up girls. I see all kinds of girls who have lost weight in the last few days. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I am proud of you losers, but it is time to step away from the scale and put it away until FRIDAY>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:laugh: :laugh:0
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Checking in
calories-under
excercise-none
water-48oz
sodium-under
proud-back in the groove (almost) excercise is next
I did weigh Sunday after we came home on Saturday night and I had gained 3 pounds. I have faith that it will come off by weigh in on friday.0 -
llowry: You yelled help and I came a runnin' okay I came a trottin'. Glad that I didn't need to use the boots.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:I posted a few of the pictures of my son and his new bride, the little girl is there baby (my granddaughter). Isn't she just absolutely gorgeous!?
I am having such a HARD time getting back in the swing of things!!!:sad: :sad: I haven't posted anything since last Thursday. HELP!!!!
lildebbie: so happy that you are making progress for you daughter. $8 co-pay is unheard of on our insurance. Run with that before it changes.
coloradogirl: Did you have a good experience with the new diabetes Dr.? I have thought about you today. You are wonder women keeping up with all the demands, your family is lucky to have you.
Today is mid week when I want to weigh and see if I'm on track. Having will power not to weigh. Friday here we come....
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Thank you for being there for me!:laugh: :laugh:0 -
Momma - I only weighed on saturday, and that was before i read the challenge! I've been very proud that I've been able to step away from the scales. And good for you too! :flowerforyou:
Check in:
Calories: Right on
Water: Yes
Exercise: No
Proud: I avoided eating out to cook my own, healthy dinner. I wanted to weigh this morning, but I didn't.
By the way, does anyone know how to cook brown rice? The stuff I made for my cacciatore didn't cook and it was in the pot for an hour. :grumble:
Edit: WOOHOO 100th POST! :drinker:0 -
Hello.. just checking in
Calories.. ok
water.. still working on it
exercise.. did not do so great today as I ended up working a little more than I originally planned
Proud.. I even though I did not get my exercise in I still did ok on my calories and did not go hog wild like I really wanted to today.
Mama.. I have not weighed myself since Sunday.. (I really want to though)
update on the diabetic Dr. All went well today! We told the new Dr what happened with the EVIL lady Dr we had the encounter with last week and the new Dr. (Mindy) was appalled as well. My husband has a few appointments set up over the next few weeks and months from PT, follow up on surgery to diabetic. So, there will be some extra time spent in the Dr. offices. My husband goes back to work tomorrow and I am pretty sure he is looking forward to it (cabin fever).
Nothing new to report right now so, I will say good night for tonight! See you all tomorrow!0 -
Dinner at the in-laws! God love them, they're in their 90s and still active, taking care of their home and very independent... But they are survivors of the Great Depression and food can be "adventurous" at times. Remember the National Lampoon Christmas? With cat food in the jello? Yeah. Pretty close.
Calories - 500 over (from lovely not worth it things like cat food in the jello)
Water - I've been doing fine! Just realized the 8 oz bottle I've been using is actually 16 oz! Dough!
Exercise - 35 minutes on the elliptical machine this morning and TEN trips up the stairs at work! (831 "up" steps!)
Sodium - over by about 300
Sleep - short
Proud - that I kept going back for more stairs! EDITED TO ADD-> I haven't looked at the scales yet this week! Since I track my weight every week day and I can't stand the idea of having a weeks data missing from my spreadsheet, I've had a co-worker write down my weight every day and she'll give me the numbers next week! She's even going to weigh me for our Biggest loser tomorrow and just tell me if I'm up or down
Nice eh?
Worried - tomorrow is the day I meet with HR, the VP and my manager to discuss my complaint for being written up in December. Management will win but I am right and I want to at least make my case and have some dignity! I've got an interview Thursday for a different company and the job I want at the hospital just posted so I'll put in for that. The HR rep said I have a good reputation at the hospital and my write up won't hurt my chances of getting another spot. I don't want to leave the hospital because I LOVE
LOVE LOVE LOVE the hospital/organization - it's just my management team (two above me) that causes me so much grief!!! 0 -
Check in:
Calories: under
Water: getting better!
exercise: none
I can not wait til the weather warms up so I can start going on walks with my kids! Its just too cold to take them outside.0 -
Calories: 1129
Water: not quite
Exercise: no
Sodium: 1665
Scale: NO
Proud: Have done well on this weeks challenge!0 -
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OK OK OK OK I weighed myself! :glasses: I am the guilty one! LOL
I am part of a challenge on MFP that weighs in on Tuesdays, and I had every intention of NOT weighing in (even told them about this challenge and how I was doing GREAT at not weighing myself this week!) but I caved. :grumble: Actually, I know this is sooo wrong, but I weighed myself to prove to myself that I couldn't eat as much as I did over the weekend without gaining, but it backfired! I lost! Sorry girls! I blew the challenge this week! :ohwell: Please forgive me and someone get me out of (or join me in) this doghouse - 'fess up, sisters! :huh:
momma - I honestly thought your baby pic was a pic from a baby magazine that you thought was so cute you posted it on your pic! That baby is adorable with that butterfly resting on his little precious cheek!
lildeb - am so glad you saw the counselor. Things will get better!
awestfall - hugs from St. Louis
mari - 100th post? How can you tell? (I am clueless LOL)
mstahl - good luck with your meeting. I am proud of you for standing by your beliefs and opinions. Any boss should be THRILLED to have you on his/her team!0 -
ooops forgot to check in:
calories: not enough - going to eat some P-B before bed
water: over 64
exercise: 40 mins bike, plus dancing with students (primary's show is coming up - beware I will start getting way stressed!)
proud: I danced with my classes today and did not get out of breath!
sodium: 1K over - o u c h!!!
scale: uhm,,,,peekie peekie cause I'm weakie?0 -
CHeck in -
Cals - 1305
Water - I am being soo bad about this I need to get back on it
exercise - nada
Proud - I am proud that I am way under my sodium today, under 1500 (i never get that low,never). I was actually suprised. Also I was saying dang i am hungry i thought i was going to be over but nope under..probably cause my dinner was under 300 calories.
I confess I am not doing well ont he scale challenge..i am soo addicted to my scale it is like 2nd nature i don't think about it till i am on it.
Well off to bed another fun filled day of work...and work oh yay!!!! I was pleasently suprised to be awoken by the alarm clock at 6 and not my 3 yr old...we will see if we can make it 2 days in a row.
Oh yes...my 3 yr old is moving up to a big girl class. SHe is doing great going to the potty, i am soo proud of her...it is like overnight she just did great and now goes in, she has some accidents but she really tries. They tried to take her to the pre-school class today and she threw a fit. They are going to try tomorrow and let her pick her class (there is like 3 or 4 ) i think. I think she is just scared about going to something new, she kept telling me she wanted to be with her teacher in her class now..I know she will do great once she gets in there...so we will see.0 -
Good Morning gals :0
I just read the new challenge on the old thread "part 4" watch sodium and don't weigh myself until friday...i have not seen that darn scale since friday..
I have not tracked my calories and i have not exercises since friday..i have to get back on track. there was a problem with our oil heater on friday...it blows cold air..hubby decided to "take a look" at it and well lets say a small problem became a really big problem. he took the whole motor apart..to diagnose th problem..a clueless look and well we had to call a professional..some took a look at it as said..can't help..hubby put it back together and someone came out yesterday and today we finally have heat...why can't some men call a professional then "doing it themselves" it will save us a lot of money...ugh
on a lighter note, i am back on track, i will post my check in either today evening or tomorrow..
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Sorry I've been away - my nephew was born on Friday, so it's been a whirlwind of BABY and grandparents, and my brother and SIL, and BABY, and cooking for a horde and still working the day job and BABY!!
I started my day with indulgence (OK, I actually bribed my husband with McDonalds to take me to work), but the rest of the day will be well behaved.
SO! For the past few days:
Calories - mostly on the money, or ... BABY!
Water - a little under
Exercise - Lots of housework, BABY!, lots of cooking, BABY! lots of shopping and walking and... BABY!
Thing that I'm proud of - you guessed it - the BABY!
mstahl - I'm glad you liked the blog!0 -
GUILTY OF LOOKING AT THE SCALE!!!! I WONT LIE!!!! :bigsmile: :blushing: :grumble: :laugh:0
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Haven't had a chance to catch up on posts yet. Checking in for yesterday.
02.02.10
Calories: 1,240
Exercise: 30 minutes stationary bike
Water: 10 cups
Sodium: 1797
Proud: I got like.. almost 8 entire hours of sleep Monday night. I was SO tired and sore from busting my butt. Went to bed before 11 and woke up at 4.30am rarin' to go -- my body couldn't comprehend what was going on. :laugh: Over 6 hours of sleep? What's going on? I don't think I ever really go back to sleep before my alarm went off at 6.45.
I didn't peek yesterday, either (but I did today ).0 -
Cris: I like the Smart Ones, Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice frozen meals as well, but they're loaded with sodium so I've been avoiding them lately. Too bad because they are so easy and good! Just make sure you're getting your water to flush out the excess sodium and you should be fine.
I dont know why everyone keeps saying Lean Cuisine is loaded with sodium. the ones I've been eating have anywhere from 10-12% of your daily value of sodum. and I dont eat alot of salt at dinner, so why is that bad?
They normally have around 400-700mg of sodium. It's not as bad as it used to be because they substitute potassium chloride for a lot of the sodium chloride (table salt) they used to use.
I'll grab a lean cuisine or 2 when they're on sale & save them for whenever I'm running late for work but the bottom line is THEY'RE NOT REAL FOOD! Look at the ingredients. So much overly processed crap. EW. And that's why I would never recommend eating them regularly. Every week or two when it's your best option, maybe. And then it's still just kind of like how 5 cigarettes once a week is better than smoking 5 cigarettes every day.
Basically, I just want to make sure you're not fooling yourselves into thinking frozen dinners are good for you. They're not. End of story.0
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