Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Question

What on your playlist when you exercise?

I love my 80's music so I have a lot of that and a lot of Country music

I am an 80’s music girl too! Yesterday I was dancing in the pool to karma chameleon. I usually have 80’s rock but the last week it’s just any 80’s music. Got to love Spotify.

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Question

What on your playlist when you exercise?

I love my 80's music so I have a lot of that and a lot of Country music

I am an 80’s music girl too! Yesterday I was dancing in the pool to karma chameleon. I usually have 80’s rock but the last week it’s just any 80’s music. Got to love Spotify.

I too have spotify and 80's and Country is my 2 ultimate favorites

rwood566 wrote: »

Good evening all. Another Friday is arriving. They seem to come very quickly.
Calories - 2073. High for me but where I want it. No snacking which is great.

I was a little lightheaded off and on so I didn't do anything while I was home alone. This afternoon my daughter took me out for a walk with my walker. Made it around the block, 1Km. I am tired but it felt good. Shot off 2 messages but not hopeful of a quick response. I will be seeing surgery on Monday, anyway.

I think your doing good with your calories. Once in maintenance you need to increase your calories to get out of weight loss mode. Did you recalculate your calories on MFP for maintenance?

Steps: 5,371
Exercise: 10 minutes mini walks

I got everything done yesterday for my trip. Atlantic City here I come! I didn’t get many mini walks done as my back was really hurting. I had quite a bit of prep for last nights supper so I was on my feet for that which didn’t help. I am heading to the pool soon. I am going to do extra stretching today after I finish my workout. Have a great Friday!

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018

PW 203.2
CW 201.8

Great loss Linda ..Congrats .....I see you in the 1's real soon

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018

PW 203.2
CW 201.8

Great loss Linda ..Congrats .....I see you in the 1's real soon

Thanks Megan! Well done on another great loss! You are setting into onderland for a great stay.

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018

PW 203.2
CW 201.8

Great loss Linda ..Congrats .....I see you in the 1's real soon

Thanks Megan! Well done on another great loss! You are setting into onderland for a great stay.

You're welcome and thank you

Good evening all. Time for another weekend.
Calories 2274 or so. Caught myself snacking again. Put some better snacks on the grocery list.
On a good note I split my wash in two and laid down between. I did fine so I will continue with that. I will be putting all of my compressions on tomorrow since my legs are huge.
Have a great weekend.
@lindamtuck2018 have a great time in Atlantic city. I hope you get a couple jackpots.

Weekly weigh in

Morethanjustanumber

Weigh in day Saturday 5/21

PW 228.8
CW 227.4

Loss 1.4

Stayed below 228 all week! Maybe this really does mean I have broken out of my slump!

Steps: 13,204
Exercise: legs, abs, water exercises and labs

Going to spend sometime with my granddaughter before she goes home. It’s grocery shopping after she leaves. If it’s not too late when we get back I am heading to the pool.

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

What are some weight loss methods you have tried in the past?

I did Atkins in 2003 and lost to my lowest weight in years around 220, but it was hard to sustain with a family and young children, all that Mac n cheese and chicken fingers! I did just calorie counting in 2017-2018 and lost 70 pounds most of which I kept off but if I didn’t log my foods everyday I was in trouble. I lost focus in the pandemic and gain back during 2020-2021 25 pounds. This time I am using the rules for eating from Jason Jung, The Obesity Code and logging my food because if I don’t log then somehow I lose the accountability I need.

The Obesity Code “Rules”

Step 1 - Reduce consumption of added sugar

Read labels avoid added sugars esp. high fructose corn syrup and sucrose
Dessert = fruit/berries with whipped cream, nuts/cheese
Dark chocolate if you have chocolate
Up to 100 pistachios per day = improved fasting glucose, fasting insulin and insulin resistance
No artificial sweeteners = same affects as added sugar on insulin
Don’t snack
Make breakfast optional
Drink water no sweetened beverages
Red wine up to 2 glasses per day
No other alcohol
Coffee up to 6 cups per day, no sugar added but can use cinnamon, coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cream to flavor
Tea, can add lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla pods, mint and ginger to flavor
Avoid eating excess amount of fruit esp dried fruits

Step 2 Reduce consumption of refined grains, white flour, baked goods, crackers, cookies, cakes, pasta, noodles, etc.

Limit processed corn products such as popcorn, corn chips, tortillas, and refined potato products such as French fries and potato chips
White rice is ok in small quantities
Replace refined carbs with fatty fish, olive oil, avocados, nuts
Eat whole vegetables/real food
Eat foods that look like they do in nature I.e. not processed
Quinoa
Chia seeds
Beans

Step 3 Moderate Protein Consumption

20-30% of total calories
Eggs, Seafood are good sources but also beef, pork, chicken
Full fat diary

Step 4 Increase Consumption of Natural Fats

Olive oil, butter, coconut oil, beef tallow
Nuts esp walnuts
Full fat diary
Avocado
Fatty fish
Avoid processed oils such as corn, safflower, canola, sunflower oils

Step 5 Increase consumption of protective factors

Fiber esp Whole Foods and fruits
Vinegar such as pickled veggies, vinaigrette dressings

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

What are some weight loss methods you have tried in the past?

I think I have tried every diet out there ... I starved myself ... I did the slimfast shakes.. I counted calories ...I love Keto but my Dr wants me to go low carb 150g of carbs YIKES (I am experimenting ) so I will be doing that next month along with walking and swimming in our pool

We are off to the farmer's market and then it is come home and clean house day ...I hope everyone enjoys their day