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The riding bug has already hit. I love the outdoors and I have an old knee injury that keeps me from playing tennis and soccer. So riding was a natural draw for me to keep me outdoors. The gym is not a place that holds my attention. Since I have stepped up my riding I want a Road bike but I will not get one until I have…

Shorerider thanks for hosting the cycle challenge! I tried to do this early in the year but did not have as much activity as you have here. I set my goal for 1500 miles this year that is an average of 125 a month. I thought at the time I set it was a stretch because I had not been on my bike for years and when I did ride…

I too am watching my fiber count now. I changed one of the columns to show me the fiber count. After reading about the 35+ Fiber diet I have been trying to get 35+ in every day. My weight loss completely stopped and I wanted something to push me in the right direction. It is REALLY tough to get my count to 35+ so always…

I'm trying to start logging my calories again. I am changing my diet plan to one that will concentrate on Fiber. Trying to get 35+g of fiber a day is REALLY tough. Since January I started my life change because my BP was way too high. I decided it was time for a change in exercise and eating habits instead of medication. I…

I have been reading up on fiber and anything I make with beans will increase the count quickly. Fruits and veggies are great and now that summer is here they are in abundance. I eat a lot of salads but anytime I can add beans I will. I also enjoy almonds PLAIN they taste really good and actually are sweat tasting that…

I have enjoyed being outdoors riding my bike week after week. I just completed my first organized ride in the Texas Hill Country. I rode 24 miles yesterday in beautiful sunny weather. It was cool in the morning and ended about 69 degrees no wind. I have a sunburn to show for it but we could not have asked for better…

walnuts are good fats and I don't worry about it if I stay within my calories. As far as the dressing goes I always ask for it on the side if I think it is going to be a problem. I did that today and used less than 1/2 of what they gave me which was probably 2-3 servings. I still think it is all about the calories. If you…

I have been drinking tea or water. I make a gallon jug of Lipton tea (big bag) flavored with a small peach tea bag. Just a hint of flavor. I am trying to cut back on even diet sodas because the more I read our brain is still thinking it is taking in sugar triggering the insulin in our systems. So diet sodas actually hurt…

I am wearing 16's and almost grew out of my 16's but refused to buy the next size up. I have in my closet waiting for me my 14's and in boxes some of my 12's. My 10's and 8's are long gone. I can see myself in my 14's that I have not warn in 7-8 years. I am dreaming of my size 12's that I have not fit into for 10-12 years.…

Also when I cook which is most of the time I use to find it hard to figure out the calories. Someone on this site pointed out another website that will help with figuring calories when you cook. It has been a life savor otherwise I would have given up a long time ago. I actually eat healthier at home than I do out.…

It is all about how you prepare your ground beef. I use lean meat to start with not only healthier but you don't have the mess of draining off the fat. I brown the meet in a pan with onion, garlic, pepper, salt (but not a lot) and jalapeño (leave the seeds out if you don't like it hot). Once this is browned I will add…

Hey Everyone! Congrats on all the hard work and great things happening like lower BP. I too have seen the improvement on BP but not much else. Stress from work and the "Ex" is still eating me alive but I did go out for a 22 mile bike ride yesterday. When I went to the Veloway (3.17 mile track for bikes and roller blades)…

That is GREAT!!:laugh: I have 4 cats and a dog. I our household the dog is captive and the kitties have a kitty door to come and go as they please. Ha and they all come back even though I try as I might to encourage them to find other homes. I adopted a feral colony now we only have 2 ferals and 2 domestics. The ferals…

I had a business luncheon to attend. We don't get choices for the meal so I am always wanting to see ahead of time what my choice will be for my plate. Knowing I had this luncheon I did a slimfast in the morning for breakfast. Today: Roast Beef - thinly sliced in nature sauce mashed potatoes carrots roll salad Raspberry…

If you are traveling for work you probably have your laptop with you. Take an exercise dvd and play it in your room. Carrying exercise equipment is never easy for me since I pack in as much as I can so adding equipment means less to wear. :ohwell: I have a dance dvd that I took to DC with me. They had a dvd player so I did…

Wunderlust7 what an awesome meal!!! It is 630pm and I have no clue what I will make. Probably a salad loaded with tomatoes, avacado, nuts, anything else I can find last minute. I bought a package of romaine lettuce at Sam's and will feel guilty if it goes to waste. Normally this would have been one of those nights I would…

I had to cut down my sodium because my BP was very high. The shock of reality I needed was how much was in the fast food resturants we use to frequent. It only took looking at Taco Bell menu to cure my drive-thru stops. It is all about choices and when you make the right choices you will find your sodium content will be…

If exercise is the only way I am already doing it. I now have 200 miles on my bike since I started my diet January 17th. That is an average of 40 miles a week. To exercise more to rid myself of the stress is not going to be easy the 40 miles a week takes time (about 8 hours a week). If I didn't work I would have less…

Hey everyone! I got up at 7am this morning and out the door with my bike at 730am. I logged 15 miles this morning and will go out again tomorrow dodging family activities and still get the miles in. This week I did not ride as many times but logged more miles.:happy: I have had 2 VERY stressful weeks with work and want to…

I don't like to be the downer but weight and size pretty much go hand in hand. My 225 size is not oozing as a healthy body squeezing into size 16's. I will say depending on my exercise I might be able to fit into my 16's differently than without exercise. So when I take these 80 lbs off I hope to see my size 10s again and…

Sorry I thought I had shared it with all. Nutrition Facts Stacy's - Pot Roast Servings: size 2 cups Calories 480 Sodium 457 mg Total Fat 10 g Potassium 1739 mg Saturated Fat 3 g Total Carbs 46 g Polyunsaturated 1 g Dietary Fiber 7 g Monounsaturated 4 g Sugars 4 g Trans 0 g Protein 51 g Cholesterol 116 mg Vitamin A 67 %…

I have already signed up for the easter challenge. As of a few days ago my goal is 10 lbs by easter. That won't get me under 200 but it will be another 10 lbs away. Little by Little I will get there. I rode 22 miles on my bike yesterday. My longest ride yet!!! Not sure I am ready to get after my exercise today but I will…

That is AWESOME!!! Congrats! I can't wait until I make that hurdle. Stacy :flowerforyou:

Ok my weekend is done and I added another 22 miles of riding. This time it was fair weather 67-71 while I was out riding for 1 hour 45 minutes. I am committed to consistency of riding my bike and watching what I eat. Now that I am coming up on my 6 weeks of consistency I am hoping to see some shedding of pounds. Tomorrow…

Hi Mary! You are remembering our 70's from the past several weeks. The cold front brought 43 degees which is not to bad but when you put wet rain and wind on top of it the feeling of damp and cold does not mix for me. :tongue: I did go out and get my 5 miles in and hope tomorrow will be clear. Cold is ok and I road in the…

OK here I sit with my helmet on and music in my ears waiting for 1 last cloud to pass. I went out the other day when it was drizzling but we had a cold front come through and cold with wet riding a bike is not what I want to do. So I am watching the radar hoping to get 1 ride in before dark. Today was my scheduled day to…

Don't quit! Your body will not show the improvement until it knows that you are not going to quit. 1200 calories I agree is starving the body and it is shutting down the metabolism. For the one who asked about those of us eating more and have we lost weight. I am eating 1600 calories and exercising 4-5 times a week. When I…

I like to find anything low cal or no cal to add into my salads. Any spices you like will work and often I make my own dressing to avoid salt but still have a powerful taste. I will go with grilled chicken for the meat most of the time and if I am in a sweet mood add apples, bananas, nuts, mandrine oranges, tomatoe, etc.…

Hey everyone! Here is my Pot Roast Recipe and I have it loaded to share the nutritional content on this site. Just put in Stacy's Pot Roast in the add a meal on this site and nutrition for this meal is there for you. 2.5 lbs Pot Roast (Rump roast, bottom roast something that falls apart easy) 1 Cup chopped onion 1 Jalapeno…

abrandenberger, You are like me 20 years ago with the exception that you are taking note now that exercise is a key! My best friend with not much body fat told me one time to think of it as a bank account. what you put in are your assets. My assets (hips and now waistline are growing pretty good). It is all about the…