Over 200 New Year New me Part 44
awestfall
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I am eliminating sugars!! I am alloting myself 15grams a day and only 70 carbs.I am locking down on myself to lose the rest of this weight.I talked it over with my doc and he told me to go for it because it would eliminate body fat around my midsection and help me get healthier and I am excited.
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Really, that's what he said reducing cards and sugars makes you lose your belly fat? That's what my personal trainer said too and I didn't want to believe him because they taste great... I think that I'll give it a try if your doctor can confirm that it works!0
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70 carbs is a bit low :ohwell:
The sugar goal is great, I found it hard to stick to 15 grams but felt well while I did it. I aim for 25 now.
Good for you for making a change!:flowerforyou:0 -
Hi Ann,
Love it !!! I lose weight much more efficiently when I reduce sugar intake and only get it from natural sources (dairy, fruits).
When I was doing that back in the fall I stayed under 100g carbs and it worked well so don't beat yourself up if you go over 70 by a little.
Tstout - Hoping that you and your Mom are doing well.
Heather - you rock, so proud of you and inspired :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Pos Me - don't be silly, if you ever TRY to leave we will stalk you down :laugh:
Welcome to Chopsusie - CUTE NAME !!!!!!
OK so I love the challenge as well and I'll check in for yesterday, as shameful as it was......
calories: net 1906 ( but that's "at least")
water: maybe 6 glasses, bad girl
exercise: housework and running around after guests for 8 hours so I logged 2 hours of housework
proud: hosted a lovely brunch for 6 friends and their children and everybody loved the food and bloody marys that I made0 -
My doctor confirmed that eliminating sugars and reducing carbs will reduce belly fat and improve your overall health!!Really, that's what he said reducing cards and sugars makes you lose your belly fat? That's what my personal trainer said too and I didn't want to believe him because they taste great... I think that I'll give it a try if your doctor can confirm that it works!0 -
Sounds like a great plan--I keep my carbs around 80-90 and lean protein around 120. sugar at 25.Good luck!0
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The thing with carbs is you don't have to eat so little. If they're simple or as I call them (crap) carbs then yes you try to eat none of that. But you should be eating enough complex carbs through the day, it's what fuels your body. Complex are whole grain rice,pasta and green leafy vegetables.
Crap carbs are basically anything that has sugar in it, and unless you're running or something you should avoid it.0 -
Ann: Sounds like you have a plan. I'm glad you talked to your doctor about it to make sure it was a good plan for you.
Saturday, I went shopping with my mom and we were at Maurice's. They had a clearance and I stopped by a rack to look at a shearling coat they had. Another customer walks up and says, "Oh, bummer, I was just coming back for that. Should we have a bidding war over it?" I peeked at the size and said, "No, it wouldn't fit me anyway." She looks me up and down and says, "You're just like my sister. Skinny as a rail and you don't think a size small coat would fit you." Keep in mind this girl was probably a size 4 or so. I was just in shock, thinking, "this girl must need her eyes checked!" It was funny, but wow. I'm just now moving into size Large shirts/coats and am wearing size 10 jeans. Proof that some people have a distorted view.
Anyway, while I was there, I tried on a pair of my favorite jeans in a size 8 and can get them all the way up, but have 1-2" to go on the waist before they will button. Of course, it will take about 10 lbs for them to not give the serious muffin top look, but at least I know my next goal! By the end of 2011, I want so badly to wear a size 6 jeans.
I really think my goals are attainable, especially with this running goal I've given myself. The next 5k is in two weeks, but the course isn't usually plowed because it doubles as a snowmobile trail in the winter. I probably won't be able to run this one, but at least I'll be participating. I can totally see how running 5ks is addictive to some...the high is unbelievable!!0 -
Thanks Meook!! I am trying to stick to 70-90grams of carbs a day and 15grams of sugar.I really needed something that would eliminate belly fat and my doc confirmed this would help.So I am super excitedHi Ann,
Love it !!! I lose weight much more efficiently when I reduce sugar intake and only get it from natural sources (dairy, fruits).
When I was doing that back in the fall I stayed under 100g carbs and it worked well so don't beat yourself up if you go over 70 by a little.
Tstout - Hoping that you and your Mom are doing well.
Heather - you rock, so proud of you and inspired :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Pos Me - don't be silly, if you ever TRY to leave we will stalk you down :laugh:
Welcome to Chopsusie - CUTE NAME !!!!!!
OK so I love the challenge as well and I'll check in for yesterday, as shameful as it was......
calories: net 1906 ( but that's "at least")
water: maybe 6 glasses, bad girl
exercise: housework and running around after guests for 8 hours so I logged 2 hours of housework
proud: hosted a lovely brunch for 6 friends and their children and everybody loved the food and bloody marys that I made0 -
I do eat plenty of vegetables,fruits and complex carbs throughout the day I just don't go over board with it.I avoid JUNK!! I know that eationg complex carbs are good for my body I am teaching myself to do that in moderation though.Thanks for the advice and input i will keep this in mind.NO JUNK NO JUNK LOL!!!The thing with carbs is you don't have to eat so little. If they're simple or as I call them (crap) carbs then yes you try to eat none of that. But you should be eating enough complex carbs through the day, it's what fuels your body. Complex are whole grain rice,pasta and green leafy vegetables.
Crap carbs are basically anything that has sugar in it, and unless you're running or something you should avoid it.0 -
HI GIRLS IM STILL HERE! JUST SUPER BUSY ,MISSS U HOPE TO BE ABCK SOON!!
Im stil truckign along and im considering my January goal met! wooo!0 -
Heather congrats on your medal!! And getting a size 8 on WOWOOWOWOWOWO!!! I know you will get into a size 6 by the end of this year .I am hoping for a size 8 by the end of this year!!Ann: Sounds like you have a plan. I'm glad you talked to your doctor about it to make sure it was a good plan for you.
Saturday, I went shopping with my mom and we were at Maurice's. They had a clearance and I stopped by a rack to look at a shearling coat they had. Another customer walks up and says, "Oh, bummer, I was just coming back for that. Should we have a bidding war over it?" I peeked at the size and said, "No, it wouldn't fit me anyway." She looks me up and down and says, "You're just like my sister. Skinny as a rail and you don't think a size small coat would fit you." Keep in mind this girl was probably a size 4 or so. I was just in shock, thinking, "this girl must need her eyes checked!" It was funny, but wow. I'm just now moving into size Large shirts/coats and am wearing size 10 jeans. Proof that some people have a distorted view.
Anyway, while I was there, I tried on a pair of my favorite jeans in a size 8 and can get them all the way up, but have 1-2" to go on the waist before they will button. Of course, it will take about 10 lbs for them to not give the serious muffin top look, but at least I know my next goal! By the end of 2011, I want so badly to wear a size 6 jeans.
I really think my goals are attainable, especially with this running goal I've given myself. The next 5k is in two weeks, but the course isn't usually plowed because it doubles as a snowmobile trail in the winter. I probably won't be able to run this one, but at least I'll be participating. I can totally see how running 5ks is addictive to some...the high is unbelievable!!0 -
Good to see you here Cris !! Glad your still on track and losing!!! Keep it up girl!HI GIRLS IM STILL HERE! JUST SUPER BUSY ,MISSS U HOPE TO BE ABCK SOON!!
Im stil truckign along and im considering my January goal met! wooo!0 -
Yay, Cris! Glad you're sticking with it and on track to meet your goals. Miss you!0
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Heather, I'm just so so proud of you! I love your new pic!
Ann, thanks for getting us started with a new thread - we've been chatty!
Also, because I sometimes forget (and maybe other people do too), Veronica was our biggest loser last week and our challenge is to check in EVERY DAY!0 -
Heather - Congrats on the 5K!!! Mine was such a great high but I found it really hard to stay motivated after. I'm still trying to get back to where I was in the fall.
Ann - good luck on such low sugar. I know I need to cut back but just don't have the willpower to stay away from certain sweet foods.0 -
Lauren: Thanks for the compliments!
Allison: I don't want to lose motivation, either, which is why I've committed to do a running event once every month of 2011. When I first set it, I thought it was a really lofty goal, but now it seems realistic. Now, it will start getting fun trying to beat my previous time!0 -
I am glad you girls are sticking with it, now if i could just get some motiviation, i had tons at the 1st of january and now it is tapering off..ugg..0
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Oh what a MONDAY! (and yes - I have a case of the Mahhhhndays:grumble: )
Work has been crazy. I had a decent breakfast (half a slice of high fiber toast and an omlet) and then a light lunch - grilled chicken, mixed greens and a light dressing, but I'm already high in calories thanks to two apples, a reeses cup and sunflower seeds. HUMPH.
On the upside I packed a change of workout clothes adn I'm planning on stopping at the Rec center on my way home to put in some time on the track and a bike.
Gotta go! I'll check back in later tonight :bigsmile:0 -
mstahl - You may be over, but those are great food choices! Apples and sunflower seeds? That's pretty good energy food. And we all need a Reese's every now and then. My recent fave chocolate snack is Whoppers - YUM! My manager keeps a candy bowl on her desk and has these little packs of Whoppers (3/pack). One of those is 36 cals. A good sugar high (sorry Ann!
) for not a lof of calories. 0 -
Omg, Lauren, I LOVE Whoppers. Funny, because I used to hate them as a kid. Butterfingers and Reese's PB cups are my other two faves. You gals are horrible...talking about chocolate deliciousness.
Just a few more hours and I get my Caribou Coffee at my meeting. Yay!0 -
thanks Meokk...you're so sweet:blushing:
I feel like I have so much to do in so little time. Kids are home (again!!!) tomorrow because of teachers' training. Plus we are expecting another wintery mix (rain/hail/snowy thing)...did I mention I am so tired of the snow and wish is would go someplace where people *love* the snow. I hate winter!
I am still not caugh up on posts. I think I will just read and replie to the ones I remember.
love ya,
Laila0 -
Omg, Lauren, I LOVE Whoppers. Funny, because I used to hate them as a kid. Butterfingers and Reese's PB cups are my other two faves. You gals are horrible...talking about chocolate deliciousness.
Just a few more hours and I get my Caribou Coffee at my meeting. Yay!
Heather, CONGRATS for running the 5k and recieving a metal!!!0 -
Where's Julie? She's usually posted by now...
I am so sick of crappy weather. It's totally brought down my mood and my motivation to work out. Going to yoga tonight to try and get some zen...hopefully a good night's sleep helps, too.
Went to B&N to pick up a weight watchers cookbook. Am hoping some inspiration hits and I can cook some different and better things for myself! I'm working on updating my school action plan, so am going to put a bit about meal-planning in there so I do a better job at the grocery store and on late nights. Nutrition is the one area I've kind of let go a bit, other than simply cutting back fat and calories.
Heather - that's a great idea! I so see what you mean about it being scary, but I think it's what I need to keep myself going. Right now my 8-mile run in April is looking like a scary goal...maybe I'll put in a 5k in Feb and a 10K in March to get ready.0 -
I dont have time to chat but since I want to accomplish the challenge here is my check in:
calories- 1130
water- getting there 100+
sodium- over
excercise- shred level 1, c25k w2d2
proud- that I am feeling more motivated, did 2 work outs today and feel great
I have set my self a challenge for the month of February- my goal is to be at 200 by the end of February (or get really close), eat what I planned, and do two a days (shred morning and gym night) ...its only until Feb 28...I CAN I CAN I CAN! My measurements for a wedding is due on March 1st thats my motivation. Oh and we have rescheduled my dress shopping at Kleinfelds for March 5th...meoooook...lauuuuureeeen...are u girls free that day?!
talk to u all tomorrow hopefully if work isnt killer again!
love,
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Thanks for the support on the Reese's! I also have discovered those three packs of whoppers - YUM!
I did go to the gym, and my husband and I walked for an hour. Not the workout I'd planned but not bad for the third day in a row of exercising.
THEN I came home and sat down to visit with Meghan (step grand daughter 18) and Beth (26 year old roommate) who were watching a video and I finished a bag of salt and vinegar chips. BAD BAD BAD I made a healthy dinner of black bean tacos in cabbage leaves and had a diet soda instead of wine but I'm still over by more than a hundred calories.
So here's the check-in-
Calories - over
Water - Awesome
Exercise - 60 minutes of walking
Proud - That since I ate chips I didn't have any wine with dinner.
And just to share -my my black bean tacos were made with a big can of black beans (rinsed) a few cloves of garlic (crushed and sauteed in a little olive oil), a small can of green chilies and about 3/4 cup of cooked quinoa I had left over from last week, plus a packet of taco mix. The quinoa added some awesome texture to the black beans and everyone really loved it! I served it with some shredded cheese and taco sauce and for shells I had steamed cabbage leaves. I also had some tostitos out but everyone went with the cabbage leaves *shocking* and there is nothing left over for tomorrow's lunch :bigsmile:
Chris - dress shopping!!!! YOu can so DO THIS!0 -
Hey ladies... sorry I haven't been around much. My mom was back in the hospital on Friday and I came home to Ohio. She had surgery today and was released to come home tonight!
Eating has been almost nonexistant, but I'm still trying to keep track of everything.
I hope to catch up with everyone in the next few days!
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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Congrats, Heather!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I am so proud of you! You little runner, you!
deb - I can really feel your excitement about the house! Yay! It IS a big deal and you are welcome to express your happiness as much as you want here! This is a HUGE change in your life!
mstahl - good to see you! The cabbage tacos sound fantastic!
cris - I can't believe the dress fitting is coming soon! I like your plan for February. You can do this!
purple - I am also sick of this weather. We're getting a doozie tomorrow going into Wed. Supposedly a foot of snow and an inch of ice here in Lou. I am so sick of it!
Teresa - I am praying for your mom. Hang in there, sister!
Wow, no Julie today. Hmmmm.......unusual. I hope she is OK!
I had to call in sick today. I have the dreaded pink eye. Ugh. Went to the doc and got eye drops. It makes me mad to use my sick days for something I got at school. Grrr! We had to sign a statement this year to pledge to keep our attendance at 98%. Well, that went out the window last month for me. :ohwell: My fear is that when we have layoffs (which will happen in about four years from now) they are going to go according to attendance. This is what one of the districts here did when they went belly-up and the state took over. It's no coincidence that we had to sign that pledge the year the other district laid off 50% according to the lovely No Child Left Behind Act. I am screwed. :frown:
check in:
cals: was under until I ate a cookie.
water: 50 - not enough today
exercise: 30 minute walk
proud: I didn't eat two cookies?0 -
Checking in for yesterday
calories: 63 over
water: plenty
exercise: worked out with PT
proud: I had some junk food yesterday, but didn't go on a binge. Lost another lb.
Watched CBS news yesterday and they said the new recommendation for sodium intake is 1 teaspoon and that the "authorities" really feel it should only be 1/2 teaspoon. Now I have to figure that out in mg's.
Heather - congrats on 5K and your shopping trip - I think it will take me a while as I shrink to reprogram my own mind.0 -
Hi laDeb
A teaspoon of salt is 6 grams and 2400mg of sodium. So the figure they really want us at is only 1200 mg daily
And would basically mean ( for me )cutting out all regular processed foods and only choosing low sodium options.
It's hard to keep that low.0
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