Healthy living!

I'm so glad you started this again!! I, too, have been lacking in motivation lately. Here's the really sad thing...I have been working out at least twice a week (I'm trying to figure out my schedule to get in 3 times a week), but the diet & nutrition part is where I'm suffering. I have been keeping up with the water, but I think that and the exercize are the only goals from the first time around that I'm sticking to.

I also wanted to post this little summary from an article in the current Psychology Today called "6 Mindful Ways to Shed Pounds."

Oops, I meant to hit preview reply and submitted reply instead.

Anyway, here's Psychology Today's "6 Mindful Ways to Shed Pounds"

1. Set modest goals. Small attainable goals that focus on what you can do (eating 5 servings of fruits & veggies a day) rather than what you can't (I won't ever eat chocolate!).

2. Track you progress. "Self-monitoring, observing and recording your behavios, is one of the most powerful weight-loss tools...Tracking your behavior makes you more aware of what you're actually doing." So that journal that Kim Ward made for us was a really good thing!

3. Learn to love exercise. "If you enjoy your workout, you'll want to do it." Do something you enjoy doing and you'll start doing it for it's own sake, not just to lose weight.

4. Adopt the "I think I can" attitude. Use positive self-talk to cheer yourself on. Recognize your progress even for the little things (I didn't have that ice cream after dinner.)

5. Enlist social support. Well, I think we have that one covered. It also suggests to enlist people around to to help, not leaving those fattening sweets laying around at home or work, watching the kids while you exercise.

6. Visualize success. Use something athlites have been doing for years - visualization. Not just for the final result, but for the achievable goals as well. See youself keeping to the exercise program, walking through the gym door and the good feeling after the workout. Make it as realistic as possible, include all the senses so it's real to you. "When you've envisioned success, you're more likely to achieve it."

I still like Kiwideus's suggestion awhile back.

Take a picture of yourself in a bikini and post it on the fridge.

My fridge hasn't opened since that time!

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It's not even 1pm and already I have been waaayyyy bad! A co-worker put some gourmet cheese and caramel corn in the kitchen and I couldn't resist. It was so amazingly good and I ate too much.

I'm not throwing in the towel, I'll turn this day around!

Colby...I am sure you were able to get back on track right away. Besides....I think, from your success, you should be entitled to a treat now and then.

I went shopping for fruits and vegetables and all healthy things.

Hope I keep it up....

Originally posted by airprincess


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

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Well, your wallet's getting thinner!

LOL Deb25!!

I've been horrible lately! I'm really ticked off at myself for giving up...but I'm just so tired every night and I don't have the energy to workout. I know that's an excuse and Lord knows I'm full of em'! And that why I'm the way I am...always got an excuse not to workout. My water consumption is still pretty good...probably 2 8oz glasses during the day and at least 4 glasses after work. I guess that's not too bad...but I need to quit eating junk! The only good thing that I've been doing is not going out for lunch. I usually open a can of pineapple and eat it for my lunch. I'm a sweets-aholic and the pineapple curbs most of my urges for sweets. It also helps that now on my breaks and lunches, I've started doing crossword puzzles. It keeps me busy and I don't think about being hungry...even when my co-workers are scarfing down McDonalds hamburgers! I just need to get back into the routine of working out on the Gazelle again. That thing is awesome...but at the moment it's got a nice layer of dust on it! LOL!
Congrats everyone who has kept up the great work and good luck to everyone who is needing an extra jumpstart on the weightloss!

I have a lot of fruit and veges in the fridge now, well the oranges are on the counter, as well as the bananas, but I also got zucchini, onions, garlic, might grill them, YUMMY!
Does anyone know the fat content of hummus? I bought myself some to eat with my pita bread that I sometimes eat for lunch. I am not good at reading the nutritional value thingies on the containers becase I cannot tell if its high fat or not.

Never mind, I found the info.

What is Hummus?

The most popular food to emerge from the Mediterranean and Middle East regions is Hummus - an exotic blend of pureed chickpeas, lemon, sesame tahini, oil, and spices with added flavors such as roasted garlic, roasted red peppers, scallion and dill.

Hummus (pronounced Hum-es) is traditionally used as a dip with Pita bread, crackers or fresh cut veggies. Many people use hummus as a spread on sandwiches (instead of high cholesterol mayonnaise), as a topping on broiled fish or chicken, on baked potatoes instead of sour cream, or as the main ingredient in a vegetarian sandwich.

Hummus contains no saturated fat, no cholesterol or sugars and is high in protein and fiber. Unlike many foods that are good for you, hummus also tastes great. It is a perfect food for anyone who is concerned about eating well or who is on a low cholesterol diet and doesn't want to sacrifice flavor.


The Hummus story:

400 BC -

Plato and Socrates write about the benefits of Hummus in their diets.

1200 AD -

Mediterranean countries list Hummus as a staple.

1910 -

Waves of immigrants bring Hummus to America.

1981 -

Some regional brands of Hummus appear in supermarkets.

1993 -

Tribe of Two Sheiks Hummus, born in Boston with four flavors, becomes a national favorite.

1994 -

Tribe of Two Sheiks rockets to #1 brand in America.

1995 -

Tribe of Two Sheiks introduces four new olive flavors.

Today -

Tribe of Two Sheiks continues to produce delicious nutritious hummus.

At Tribe of Two Sheiks, we were the first to add a variety of exciting ingredients such as Roasted Garlic, Roasted Red Peppers, and Cracked Chili that helped to take the product from an ethnic item to a mainstream offering.


Benefits

* No cholesterol
* No saturated fat
* High in both protein and fiber
* No sugar
* High nutritional value
* Hummus meets recommended non dairy protein guidelines
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More nutritional information . . . .

Hummus is a healthy alternative to dairy based dips and spreads. It can be used as a spread on sandwiches or a topping on main courses. As an easy snack to prepare and serve, it's a FUN FOOD - Kids love it.

As an appetizer at a restaurant table, a pleasant surprise for an airline traveler, a student's delight in a dining hall, and finally something vegetarian and special on a room service menu, the applications for Hummus are as unlimited as your imagination.

I always make my own Hummus. Just put chick peas, veggie broth, garlic, parsley, a little lemon juice, cayenne, pepper into a blender.

Way easy, and high in fiber and protein. Great veggie and non dairy alternative!

Yea, its really easy to make!
The taste is scrumptious! I so love it!

I've heard of hummus....never tried it though. Maybe some day I will.

Michelle! I remember how motivated you were and how well you were doing. Get your Gazelle out, dust it off and get back on track. You can do it. It's when you stop for a long time and try to start up again....it's so hard. I'm glad you are back.

Tomorrow is another day, a fresh start.....I am planning on eating healthy.

I went and worked out tonight. Michelle, it's so hard to keep on track with the exercise, but I MAKE myself do it. Like tonight, I was thinking about skipping it but then remembered that tomorrow it's supposed to be super cold, and I know I won't leave the house in that. So I made myself get off my butt after American Idol and go to the fitness center. I feel so good after a workout, and each time I do it I actually want to work out again. Set a modest goal for yourself, that you will do the Gazelle twice a week. Do one of those on the weekend, and you only have one more time to fit in during the week, and five days to use those excuses.

I need to do better on the food thing. Today we had a lunch meeting and the office bought Chinese food. I love Chinese, and overdid it a bit. The good thing I can count for myself is that I'm not letting myself buy junk food much any more. I'm trying to find more healthy munchies.

Kass - any news about your Core program book? I am still interested.

I've used the Zone Diet (well, not strict but following about 80%) and I've found more protein/less carbs really helped me shape up. I also have more energy and feel better. It's hard for the first week but quickly becomes easy.

Thank Guys for telling me to get off my lazy bum and work out!!LOL! Really though...I need some one to tell me these things once in a while. I AM going to work out tonight...no if ands or buts about it!
I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy this morning!! First of all, I forgot to do laundry last night and couldn't find a darn thing to wear for work this morning. Well, I dug a little deeper in the closet and found some pants that I haven't worn in...um...years? I thought I'd try them on just in case if they fit and low & behold...THEY FIT!! WHOOOO!! I looked at the size tag and it was a 14...I haven't fit into a 14 in several years. This really gave me some motivation to get back into shape. It felt so good to actually see the results even though I've been so bad lately. So...I'm definitely going to give it a go and stick with it.
Just had to share my good news with all of you!

WOOOOHOOOO Shell! Way to go! That is great news! I wish I could say the same for myself.
But good on yah gal!

Thanks Kell!

Good for you Michelle!! Isn't it fun to be able to wear clothes that haven't fit (or fit right) in a long time?!? I'm not to the "years" ago clothes, but just being able to wear some of my sweaters without them being clingy has felt so good. Every once in a while I will pull out the old pants and give them a try again...I can't wait to have a day like yours!