julieofthewolves Member

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A grilled chicken sandwich is not bad. Fries are empty fatty calories. But I also think it isn't bad to give your body what you are craving every now and then. While I agree with Mashee that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie, our bodies do better on foods that provide us with the nutrition we need to be healthy. Besides…

Thank you! I was out at meetings nearly all day yesterday. I guess I missed a lot!

Hey Steve - we're all wondering how your stress test went. Please let us know! I hope it went well for you. Take care, Julie

We love that you joined us!

I am the same as apaden4. Lost 9 pounds in 4 weeks, hit a plateau. But I think my metabolism is kicking up again. I have 13 to go.

I would try to stay away from big meals too. Your stomach expands and it is hard to get out of the hungery feeling when your stomach is big and empty. I don't eat any big meals - which was hard at first. But now I feel full quite easily. I have a hard time eating enough.

Yeah, I haven't moved the scale much in the past two weeks. That's not very rewarding. Finally today I went down about 1/2 a pound. So I hope I am off the slump. Hang in there Healthier - you'll make it!

I'm always over my protein - my fitness trainer tells me that for weight loss that is a good thing. For me it has worked fine so far!

Thanks Joanne! I am a morning person. Most of the roommates I had all my life thought I was a pain and hated my chipper, get-up-and-go attitude in the morning. I get tons of stuff donebefore my husband even wakes up. This helps me think I am not as insance as they led me to believe! Or even if I am, there are some benefits…

Hi Marshall and welcome! Keep up to date on your food log. You have to eat regularly. That's how you keep your metabolism burning fat. Good luck!

Welcome! You sound motivated and will be off to a great start. Keep us posted to your progress.

I was a vegetarian for three years and continually had weight problems - very carb loaded diet. ANd I felt that in the long run by body was a bit off balance. But I did really like the feeling of having a 'clean' body. I am concerned about the meat I eat - for health, environment and animal lover reasons. Where I live in…

And eat breakfast!!! Your metabolism doesn't kick into "burn" mode until you have eaten something. Just eat something to start your day. There are many days I have to force myself too, but it works.

Welcome! You are getting a great start here. Keep your log of activity and food and you'll be on the right track!

Mashee - this was on the TV show the Biggest Loser. It's a reality show. The guy had lost about 56 pounds so far into the program and in one week he gained 17 pounds from water and sodium. He did it on purpose - his strategy for the game. They work their butts off on that show and there is no way that he could have gained…

Way to go! I am thrilled for you and this has energized me to try harder.

Well, I shouldn't comment here because I am not a soda pop junkie. But I will anyway. My dentists office has a poster titled "Sip all day get tooth decay" and listed the sugar and acid content of pop. It was pretty horrifying how low the acid is (low = bad). The diet sodas had less sugar and even lower acid ratings. So, I…

He gained the 17 pounds by consuming high sodium along with two gallons of water. And his evil plan worked because he didn't get the boot. I hate cheaters!!!!

LOL!!! Good plan - so much easier to clean up that way.

So, is it just on her face or all over everything???? I finally just looked at Sparkpeople. Nice site. Thanks for you and apaden4 for recommending it. I'll check it out more as I sit and watch "the Biggest Loser" and get inspired for a big workout tomorrow!

Joanne (spelling?) AKA Healthier - cute, cute, cute pic!

** double sigh ** regarding breakfast - I sometimes am not even hungry in the morning. Actually that is probably most mornings. I do keep a box of Special K and some skim milk at work. I oftentimes eat breakfast without wanting too. But it works!

I do my situps on a balance ball and it helps reduce the strain on my lower back and hips. There are a lot of yoga positions that are good for abs.

Try this: www.mayoclinic.com/health/shin-splints/DS00271

aslavich - you Funny Girl! 30 minute on treadmill at gym. Arm weight circuit. Situps/pushups. 3 mile walk to post office and back.

Do you have GOOD shoes that are just for running???

I had no clue that did the med thing. I bet it is scary to feel that fast heart race. But you will be in good hands and you will have a bunch of us pulling for you! Let us know how it goes?

agitch..... I also have felt that way. When I was told I was overweight, when I look at others who are bigger than I am, when I look at my family..... I USED TO always say that I am not that bad. But wake up is right. Scales don't lie. This is a fight for your life and your health. And the best part is it is a fight you…

You have to start eating breakfast. Your metabolism doesn't really start a 'burn calories' mode until you eat something. Try a two egg-white omelet with some fresh veggies and a slight bit of cheese on whole wheat toast. Or you can use eggbeaters too. My favorite lunch right now is one large or two medium apples with…