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Twenty Pound Somethings Week 10
Morning gals! Here's the new thread. I haven't weighed yet, so I will do that in a bit. But...here is the meal plan for today: Breakfast: 1 c. multigrain cheerios, 1/2 c. skim milk, 1/4 c. blueberries, 1 med. banana, 8 oz. PlumSmart Lite juice, 1 multivitamin. AM snack: 2 c. coffee, 2 tbsp. sugar free vanilla-caramel…
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To ALL the newbies!
I just wanted to say WELCOME!:flowerforyou: There seemed to be a LOT of introduce yourself posts recently and I haven't been able to say hello to all and wanted to shout out a BIG hello!!!!!! Let us know however we can help! This site is truely a blessing!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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Food and Your Period
So many people have questions about that dreaded time of the month. I thought this might be helpful... Food and Your Period Okay, as women there are just some things that we typically associate with our periods. Chocolate, sweets, greasy comfort foods. But did you know that these foods actually can make your PMS symptoms…
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Keeping Motivated
Keeping Motivated The cultivation of motivation Last January, Tom made a New Year's resolution to improve his physical fitness. Unlike many others who made similar resolutions, he kept his and is now reaping the benefits. His coworker and friend, Larry, would like to follow Tom's example, but complains, "I don't have the…
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More on Fiber
Okay...here's some more for anyone who's interested in this as I am. :flowerforyou: Too Much Fiber? The Wrong Kind of Fiber? Body Ecology Answers Some Important Fiber Questions by Dr. Leonard Smith for BodyEcology.com Leonard Smith, M.D., is a renowned gastrointestinal, vascular and general surgeon as well as an expert in…
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Too much Fiber...I think this is my problem!
Okay...this is a LONG article, but for anyone who has been reading about my current issue, I think this may have something to do with it. So...read up! This is good to know!!!! :flowerforyou: Too Much Fiber? Tuesday, April 01, 2008Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N Have you ever thought about whether you are eating too MUCH…
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OKAY...I REALLY need some suggestions!!!
SO...anyone who talks with me on a regular basis, knows that I've been having some problems lately going to the restroom.:blushing: I took a laxative last Thursday night and Friday I finally lost 3 pounds (can you believe I was holding that much!) But I haven't been able to go again since then...that would make this Day 3…
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Happy Meals (For women)
After reading an article is Cosmo (believe it or not) I decided to share this bit of information about what foods are good throughout your cycle. It starts with the first day of your period... Day 1-5: You're emotionally sensitive right now. Magnesium-rich chow (spinach, whole grains) and foods with omega-3 fatty acids…
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Bowel Function
Okay here's another good read from the State of Minnesota Office of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. Like I said, since I'm having some issues, I've been doind some reading. Actually pretty good to know! Normal bowel function: Doctors often define constipation as a stool (or bowel movement)…
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The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet
Okay...I've posted a lot of articels today, but this one is good to know! I'm gonna try a canteloupe smoothie (#5)...YUM! The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your…
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Greek Salad with Lemon Dressing
Greek Salad with Lemon Dressing 1 medium unpeeled cucumber, thinly sliced 2 cups torn spinach 2 cups torn romaine lettuce 1/4 cup crumpled feta cheese 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 small can black olives, drained 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon…
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Body Image
I thought this was good info to keep in mind as we embark on this journey into a new and healthy lifestyle. Enjoy... A negative body image may be the reason why so many fail to lose weight. Change the perception of how you see yourself, help improve self-esteem and your weight loss program will be more effective. BODY…
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A Lifetime of Fitness
A Lifetime of Fitness Fit For Life By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Created: August 19, 2003 Aging—you can't prevent it—but eating right and staying fit now can help to keep you feeling and looking good throughout your life. As women go through the different life stages, it is important to be aware of the bodies' changing…
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Twenty Pound Somethings Week 7
:yawn: Good Morning! :yawn: It's early and I won't talk long...waiting for my coffee:drinker: ...my schedule is SO weird today...I have that interview at 7:30:noway: . So...I will have to check back later with my new weight, goals, and meal plan. So...I look forward to hear how everyone's doing! Have a GREAT morning and…
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Labor Day Challenge!!!---Update---
SO...thought I'd try and start a new thread for us to all update on how we are doing for the Labor Day Challenge. We have 3 weeks remaining, and I honestly don't know if I will reach my goal. I should be able to reach my original goal, but my weight loss has slowed durastically which will make it a little more difficult to…
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Twenty Pound Somethings Week 6
:yawn: Good morning friends!:yawn: It's a new day, a new week, and time for a new weight! I will weigh myself in a while...wanted to get this started. Here's the plan for today though: Breakfast: Cinnamon Raison bagel, 2 tbsp. fat free strawberry cream cheese, 1 med. banana, 8 oz. PlumSmart Lite juice, 1 multivitamin. Am…
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100 Push Up Challenge Week 5
Hey there friends! Starting the new thread for the week! Let's do it! Not much farther! Keep up the GREAT work!:drinker: I will check back tomorrow after doing week 5 day 1. GOOD LUCK!!!!:flowerforyou:
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Interesting Food Facts
I found this interesting to read...enjoy! During the Alaskan Klondike gold rush, (1897-1898) potatoes were practically worth their weight in gold. Potatoes were so valued for their vitamin C content that miners traded gold for potatoes. In 1995, KFC sold 11 pieces of chicken for every man, woman and child in the US.…
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100 PushUp Challenge Week 4
Okay friends...I am WAY behind. And I've decided that instead of trying to catch up, I'm starting on week 4 tomorrow. Because...I may have missed some pushup days, but I have been continuing with my strength training which includes a lot of push ups in it. SO...tomorrow I will post with how I do. Hope everyone else is…
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Twenty Pound Somethings Week 4
Good morning! Start to a new week! Haven't weighed yet...**fingers are crossed** hope to see a loss! But I do have the meal plan for today: Breakfast: 1 Lenders Blueberry Bagel with Fat Free Strawberry Cream cheese, 1 med. banana, 8 oz. PlumSmart Lite Juice, 1 multivitamin. AM SnacK: 2 c. coffee, 2 tbsp. sugar free Vanilla…
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100 PushUp Challenge Week 3
Here's the new thread for week 3! I just posted in Week2...I forgot to do my pushups this weekend, so tomorrow I will finish week 2 and Thursday, Friday, and Sunday will be week 3 so I'm caught back up! Good luck everyone!!!:drinker:
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Q: How many animals can you fit into a pair of pantyhose?
Q: How many animals can you fit into a pair of pantyhose? Now, think about it... Ready? Answer: 10 little piggies, 2 calves, 1 *kitten*, and an unknown number of hares, And of courseone (1)... MEOW!!!!! Come on, you know you're laughing!!!!
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Why we love children...
This is too cute not to share! Enjoy! Why we love children ... > > 1) NUDITY I was driving with my > three young children one warm summer evening when a woman > in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was > stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my > 5-year-old shout from the back seat, 'Mom,…
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100 PushUps Challenge Week 2
Well...I thought I'd start the new thread for this week! I hope everyone is right on track and enjoying this challenge! Let's make some strong and happy arms!!!! Tomorrow I will be starting Week 2 Day 1 so I will check back then! LET'S DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:drinker:
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Twenty Pound Somethings Week 3
Good morning friends! Starting this weeks thread. Eating some pineapple. Haven't weighed in yet..I'll do it in a little bit. Was a little mad that I had decided to only take one laxative last night instead of two like I did last time and see if it worked...yeah it didn't!:grumble: Wanted that to happen before weighing in.…
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Exercise Group (July 28th-August 3rd)
Well...it's a new week! Happy Monday!!!:flowerforyou: Let's work hard this week at accomplishing our workout goals!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!! Here's my plan: Mon--1/2 hour running, 1 hour BodyPump Tues--45 minute Step class, 15 minute Abs, Week 2 Day 1 100 pushup challenge Wed--1/2 hour running, 1 hour BodyPump Thurs--45 minute…
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Funny for Friday
Okay! Sorry you Men out there. Nothing against you at all! This was just too funny not to share!!:laugh: Happy Friday!!!! A WOMAN'S POEM: Before I lay me down to sleep, I pray for a man, who's not a creep, One who's handsome, smart and strong. One who loves to listen long, One who thinks before he speaks, One who'll call,…
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Weekend Challenge (for Monday 7/28)
Okay...thought I'd start this. We should do it everyweekend to help motivate each other to lose over the weekend, rather than my normal gain! So... Weight today (Friday 7/25)--167.5 pounds Challenges this weekend--yep...tonight I'm helping throw a surprise 21st birthday for one of my best girlfriends and first off won't…
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LABOR DAY CHALLENGE (Check in 7/28)
Well...had a frustrating last week...haven't been able to...um...go to the restroom! Not really sure why...trying to figure it out. BUT I haven't lost anything this past week!:explode: So here's the stats: Started Labor Day Challenge (7/8)--174 pounds (7/14)--171.5 (7/21)--169.5 Today (7/28)--169.5:explode: Goal (9/1)--162…
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LABOR DAY CHALLENGE (Check in 7/21)
Good Monday morning friends! Thought I'd start a new post for the challenge! Here's my stats: Started challenge (7/8)--174 pounds Last week (7/14)--171.5 pounds Today (7/21)--169.5 pounds Challenge Goal (by 9/1)--167 pounds Total lost--4.5 pounds Remaining--2.5 pounds SO...looking good!:drinker: I'm thinking I can actually…
