Healthy living!

Is anyone still following any kind of a program?

I didn't pull up the old thread because it was so long and thought we could start fresh.

I post on another board that is dedicated to eating healthy, and every day we post our food journals. It's really helpful on staying on track and for finding great ideas for meals and snacks.

Anyway, how is everyone doing against the battle of the bulge??

I am down a total of 16 pounds! I still have a long way to go!

WTG Adrienne!

Originally posted by adymarie
I am down a total of 16 pounds! I still have a long way to go!

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WTG!!!

You're going to get there!!!

I really want to start fresh.

I have stopped going out for lunch at work. Brought my lunch with me 3 days last week. (skipped twice.....bad girl)

Any ideas about how to get us all re-motivated again????

I'm at a loss and would love to start again.

I did lose 2 pounds though.....so it's a beginning?????

I want to start afresh too, I am still considering joining curves for women, its not that far from here. I am too scared to see how much I weigh now, because I am sure I have gained weight. *sniffle*
I need to get re-motivated too!

Just wanted to say

WAY TO GO Adrienne!!

I need to get motivated as well. I don't have too much problem with the diet part, I just have a hard time working out. Actually, I have a difficult time just leaving my house, much less going to to gym!

Originally posted by airprincess
Is anyone still following any kind of a program?

I post on another board that is dedicated to eating healthy, and every day we post our food journals. It's really helpful on staying on track and for finding great ideas for meals and snacks.

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i just wanted to tell you how proud of you i am, i think you're doing wonderfully

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i just wanted to tell you how proud of you i am, i think you're doing wonderfully

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awww shucks!





As far as motivation goes, hmmm. That's a good question. I find that when I'm lacking the determination, I fake it until I make it. Go through the motions and do what I know I should, until I'm really feeling it. That's gotten me through the tough times. It's important to make changes that you can sustain.

Originally posted by Whisker's mom
I really want to start fresh.

I have stopped going out for lunch at work. Brought my lunch with me 3 days last week. (skipped twice.....bad girl)

Any ideas about how to get us all re-motivated again????

I'm at a loss and would love to start again.

I did lose 2 pounds though.....so it's a beginning?????

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go grocery shopping, pick up some fruits and veggies that you really like. plan plan plan! Get into some sort of routine. I usually spend sunday nights getting some sort of idea of what the week holds meal wise. Of course i don't have two kids either! :laughing:

Originally posted by Myste
I need to get motivated as well. I don't have too much problem with the diet part, I just have a hard time working out. Actually, I have a difficult time just leaving my house, much less going to to gym!

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Marcy, that is my big problem! I can't seem to drag my sorry butt to the gym and I'm paying $55 membership!

Originally posted by Kiwideus
I want to start afresh too, I am still considering joining curves for women, its not that far from here. I am too scared to see how much I weigh now, because I am sure I have gained weight. *sniffle*
I need to get re-motivated too!

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Kellye, I've never joined curves, but I hear GREAT things about it! I know loads and loads of people who go and love it. Daniela, from here is a member and I know she enjoys it. It's suppose to be a great work out! Better to turn the tides now than wait until you gain more!

I don't have one near me, or I'd be really tempted to join.

I find the best thing you can do is eliminate white flour and sugar from your diet.

(This coming from a person who has a family history of intolerance and digestive problems)

There's a Curves in town...I haven't joined yet but I am also tempted.

Thanks everyone! I really have a long way to go as my doctor says that weight loss may help me get pregnant -so I have some big motivation there! I think it is a matter of goal setting small goals and rewarding yourself with something non fatten when you reach them!

The 2 things I really strive for daily are this~

100 oz of water
at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies.

Those 2 things really help me stay on track. So far today I've had a banana, baby carrots, veggie soup and a V-8. I've gotten down about 85 ounces of water. I find I keep my snacking down to a minimum when I do those things.

For dinner I'll have a huge spinach salad with walnuts (carefully measured out, 15 grams) 2 Tbs blue cheese crumbles, red onion and balsamic vinagrette. I'll also have a jalepeno chicken sausage on a low fat bun and crustless pumpkin pie with FF cool whip for dessert. I don't feel deprived at all, in fact I enjoy what I'm eating now more than I ever did when I was eating junk.

Hey fellow losers!! :tounge2:

Well, you are all doing wonderful!

I see Colby said I am a member of Curves, but she was my inspiration. I highly recommend Curves ,especially if you are short on time like I am . 30 min and I'm in and out. Its a decent workout.

As far as motivation, for me I really have to plan my day. And I keep lots of low cal things around, V8, veggies, salad, low fat crackers, and there is tons of other stuff. Since I started losing weight last year, I've really had to think each day about what I put in my mouth.

Its hard work but the payoff is great!! I can tell you that Colby and I talk daily and the majority of our conversations are about FOOD!!!!!! She keeps me on track ,and I try to help her when I can ( she is much more dedicated than I am! ). For those of you who are struggling a bit, try getting a buddy to work with, whether its by phone, email, or Instant messaging. It'll help, trust me!

Of course, I have been following all of you guys. You are all doing great!!!
Sometime in the next few weeks...my friend and I are going to try the Adkins diet (she's making me
I will have to let you know how it works.

Sounds like a great idea.....

I had a buddy (((eyeing Ady........))) but we got off track *sniff*

I am going to check Curves out for sure!!!!!!! It says all I need is 3 times a week for 30 minutes. I can handle that.

I did WW online but it did not work for me.