Weight Loss Support for the Humans

Originally Posted by CarolPetunia

\\ back when I was working, I got into the habit of keeping some apples and a jar of Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter (refrigerated) at work. At lunchtime, I'd just peel the apple, cut it into big chunks, and dip them into the peanut butter. So easy, and such a healthy, satisfying lunch, all fiber and protein (even better if you don't mind eating the peel)! I'm trying to reestablish that habit here at home right now...

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That is my absolute favorite lunch to bring to work

I also bring lean cuisines alot just because they're quick, easy, and keep me within portion limits.

I went to the gym and did 25 min. of cardio. I reached my weekly goal of 4 days yay!!! And I think I am gonna go tomorrow morning before work.

Carol, I'm not sure about green tea or chai teas.. well, actually, the only ones I know about are the ones you'd use to make regular tea out of...what is it.. black pekoe?? I know those ones are a diruetic.. what I used to do because I was a iced tea addict.. was I'd drink one glass (extra) of water for every glass of tea.. if I only drank tea it kept me retaining water, although I didn't have issues with dehydration or anything. I know regular iced tea has caffeine, though, so..I'm not sure. Now I'm onto coffee and I try to drink one glass of water for every glass of coffee, and then my regular water intake as well.

Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

Today he wanted to get a grilled chicken salad. I know he will get bored of that fast. Any ideas?

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I like to eat a lite lunch so I can have a bigger dinner. Of course, I've usually heard that lunch should be your biggest meal since it's mid-day but oh well... I like a lite lunch. Some of my usuals include salads, sandwiches on wheat bread, broth base soups, cottage cheese, fresh fruits and veggies.

Originally Posted by icklemiss21

I have acquired a taste for strawberry kiwi propel water so I count that in my daily water intake, extra calcium and vitamins and only 15 cals a bottle

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Propel rocks! I love the stuff. My favorite is the melon flavor.

Originally Posted by berylayn

I also bring lean cuisines alot just because they're quick, easy, and keep me within portion limits.

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My only issue with LC and other microwave meals like that is the sodium content. Because it's low in fat they tend to add alot more sodium.


I did really well yesterday. Though I think my scale was off. I got on the gym scale and it said 186.5 which is way better that the 190 I was hovering around on my home scale. I only ate 20 pts yesterday to make of for my transgressions earlier in the week and I actually made it to the gym for 20 minutes on the track and 10 on an eliptical. Which brings me to a question. I haven't been very active lately and so just walking at a quick pace yesterday had my heart rate over 170. I'm sure it'll get better as I do more but should I be worried?

Originally Posted by twstychik

I did really well yesterday. Though I think my scale was off. I got on the gym scale and it said 186.5 which is way better that the 190 I was hovering around on my home scale. I only ate 20 pts yesterday to make of for my transgressions earlier in the week and I actually made it to the gym for 20 minutes on the track and 10 on an eliptical. Which brings me to a question. I haven't been very active lately and so just walking at a quick pace yesterday had my heart rate over 170. I'm sure it'll get better as I do more but should I be worried?

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The scales will differ. And, remember, you weigh in heavier after a workout than before.. and your weight will change daily just in normal process..

As far as your heartrate.. I'd find out what your target heart rate is, and then exercise in that zone. If I remember correctly, if your heartrate is over that then you're not getting your optimum workout (and.. now I'm having a hard time remembering why.. it either burns protein instead of fat stores, or it's burning muscle instead of fat, or .. well, I don't remember exactly.. )

one great thing about my soon to be move...there is a bike bath...I have roller blades though I never got use to stopping in the back verses front with skates....also there is a yoga center right there and the grocery store has a wide section of whole foods!

Melon propels ~grumbles about Canada getting everything last~

I've been keeping up reading this thread but have not added myself in it. I ave an account at Spark People but haven't been on there in quite a while. Me and my neighbor have still be doing our stuff but I would like to know if I can add a small goal in here too. I want to add in (in addition to our normal eating routine and our 45 min workout 4-5 days a week) making sure I do my crunches every day after the workout. Atleast 30. My neighbor wants to make sure she does her stretches everyday. So that's what I would like to add in as a goal. Thanks

Jill

Jill, the more the merrier!

I was thinking that maybe we should set rewards for ourselves too. If we stick to our goals I think we all deserve a treat! For yself I was thinking of getting a manicure early. I'll be having my nails done for the wedding but it something I really like haveing done but never do.

On another note we made it out for a bike ride yesterday and I'm happy to say tha my scale read 184cthis morning which is great! It's exactly what I weighed when I bought my wedding dress and I actually have my alterations apointment this morning. Well, I'm off to get ready. I using this as my run-through for hair and makeup as well.

Another 5lbs gone.... Now I need to work on the eat more meat and NOT eating bread

So its the end of Challenge Week 1, how's everyone checking in?

I will update our goals list in a bit. I love the idea of rewards twistychik!! I would love to purchase some new Spring clothes so if I reach my goal I am going to go buy myself a new spring outfit!!

I went to the gym again this morning - I think I lost 3lbs this week. If I can get rid of 10 more lbs I'll be a happy camper.

Well, at the WW meeting on Wednesday I'd gain .8 of a pound.. but I really slacked off on water, and I wasn't watching at all. This weekend, my son was down and we went and did a ton of stuff.. I managed not to do too badly with overeating.. I mean, I didn't get crazy on track and stick perfectly to my diet or anything, but I did manage to not go crazy overboard, which is what I sort of expected to happen, given that when he's down we always do all kinds of stuff that includes bad food, lol.

So, we'll see.

Originally Posted by CatsAreBetter

Well, at the WW meeting on Wednesday I'd gain .8 of a pound.. but I really slacked off on water, and I wasn't watching at all. This weekend, my son was down and we went and did a ton of stuff.. I managed not to do too badly with overeating.. I mean, I didn't get crazy on track and stick perfectly to my diet or anything, but I did manage to not go crazy overboard, which is what I sort of expected to happen, given that when he's down we always do all kinds of stuff that includes bad food, lol.

So, we'll see.

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SInce this has to be a whole life change just the fact that you were able to stay close to the track shows that you are changing. You have changed the way you eat and that will stick with you for a long time. And that's what's going to make you successful in this! Good for you!

Thanks Jill! Most of my problem is I have to get motivated. Ugh, I so lack motivation, lol.

Originally Posted by CatsAreBetter

Thanks Jill! Most of my problem is I have to get motivated. Ugh, I so lack motivation, lol.

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same here and I have been especially lacking in motivation lately

Updated Again - Welcome kluchetta, ILoveSiamese, & SillyJilly


TCS Weight Loss Challenge – April 7 – May 26th


Activity Goals
Mirinae – Begin jogging 1 day per week and build up to more days by week 7
Berylayn – 25 min of exercise 4 days per week
Icklemiss21 - 30 min of exercise 3 days per week
SillyJilly - do at least 30 crunches every day after a workout.

Weight Loss Goals
CarolPetunia – 4lb. weight loss

Combined Goals
Icklemiss21 - To actually track WW points each day and log into SP everyday and drink all my water everyday
Tari - Keep within WW weekly points values and work out at least twice a week.
CatsAreBetter – 10lb weigh loss, climb one flight of office stairs daily
KarmasMom –
1) Eat breakfast every morning.
2) Walk to work and home(if its not to late, safety reason)
3) Use my training ball 3xs a week.
4) Not to eat all day at work, one demo taste only, no food off the breakroom table.
5) walk or skateboard at the park 2xs a week.
6) No more fast food, no matter how late and how hungry I am.
7) Drink more water.
lionessrampent -
1. 30-60 minutes of cardio, 3-5 times a week.
2. Stretch each day
3. Choose multi-grains and brown rice
4. Limit meals out to 4 per week (I know, I know...but...baby steps! I eat out ALL THE TIME! Whenever I want to eat out and talk myself out of it, I'm going to put the $ I would have spent in a jar. At the end of this period, I am going to buy myself a non-edible present!)
5. Eat more salads
6. Limit portion sizes
7. No eating or drinking anything but tisanes and water after 9:45PM (I know...baby steps again)
twistychik -
1) To track my points (even if I go over I must remain accountable!)
2) To get active somehow at least twice a week.
3) to gradually switch to all whole grains.
4) no eating after 8pm unless I'm actually hungry
5) Drink 8oz. of water before every meal and 64 through the day
6) no grazing or picking or eating in the kitchen.
lnbandcats -
1)count my ww goals daily
2)drink my water every day - this is hard
3)take daily walks
4)hit my WW 10% goal
kluchetta
1)lose at least 5 pounds before surgery on May 8.
2)drinking water
3)cut out the nightly drink!
ILoveSiamese
1)No eating after 8pm
2)Drink atleast 64 oz or 2 liters of water everyday
3)Calorie range 1500-1800 cals perday.
4)Measure all foods (I'm bad for just guessing).

So its been a few days. I can't help myself with the alchohol thing. I am taking it into consideration while I eat the rest of the day, mostly I eat salads and nothing else. So far I have not lost any more but I have not gained any back. I guess thats a good thing. I have gone and ridden my skateboard twice. Both times I rode hard and worked up quite a sweat. I have walked to work almost everyday. Today I woke up late and needed my DH to drive me. I broke down yesterday and went to In and Out Burger. I made it worth my time and got everything animal style. I did buy the cases of wine, one white and one red. My neighbor is holding them for me with the strick rule to only let me have one bottle a week. I was doing okay but I had my job review and it went so well I bought a few bottles and am celebrating, I got a raise. I have been using the ball every other day plus went and got some free weights and am using those on the days I don't use the ball. So I guess I am not doing so bad. If I could just cut back on the liquer I would be golden.

Good luck everyone and keep up the good work.

I'm doing very well with my exercise and not eating at night , but not as great at limiting my portions or choosing whole grains

Originally Posted by lionessrampant

I'm doing very well with my exercise and not eating at night

, but not as great at limiting my portions or choosing whole grains

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I feel like I am in the same boat as you. I have gotten the motivation to get back in to the gym, but I am not great at choosing the right foods or limiting the portion size. I'm gonna see how I do with the exercise for about 4 weeks and then start with the food. They say it takes about a month for form something into a habit. I want to make exercise a weekly habit and then work on the food then.

Hi again... I'm sorry to say that I've lost track of myself the past few days -- haven't been feeling well, and there's some kind of trouble with my eyes that will require an ophthalmologist visit Tuesday (I have glaucoma, and along with the diabetes, it creates problems). So I've missed tracking things on Spark, and my exercise has only consisted of a quick nightly walk for seven or eight minutes. It's also been several days since I took my medicine and vitamins, so now I'm sure my blood pressure is high, and I have one of my End Of The World headaches again.

I do this frequently -- just get overwhelmed and slip off track for awhile. But I'm determined to spend the day tomorrow doing all the things I need to do to get back on course. Thanks for being there to serve as my conscience...

Eh, Carol, really, most places that help with people losing weight suggest that you start small. I think 7 to 8 minutes a night is perfect. It's still forming a habit. It's much easier to add more later, once you have a habit formed. Don't kick yourself, that's a good start!