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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/17/2008 7:47:46 PM
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shell18_86
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What is your ultimate goal for your body?
to lose about 15 more lbs and tone up my stomach ( get rid of the gut )
Do you have a plan to get there, or are you looking for one?
well i drink mostly water now where i used to only drink soda...i do alot of lifting at work and sweat constantly so thats a work out...plus on my days off i usually take a 2 mile walk. and i have cut most of the junk food out of my diet...still working on that one lol but im getting there.
Do you have a time line you're working in to be 'in shape' by?
not really but hoping for results asap...arent we all
If you aren't able to start working out now (pregnant mommas!! ) when do you intend to start reaching your goal?
now
Do you have mini-goals set up along the way for yourself?
yes and have been working on them...for instance i quit smoking...which is huge considering most ppl who quit gain weight..but i have been watching how much i eat also.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/18/2008 12:37:20 PM
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Miss Giggles
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I don't know if i posted it here but I am restarting running and doing parts of the c25k. I have already done it twice through and then I hopefully will run a 5k.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/18/2008 10:40:26 PM
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I'm not doing too well. Two weeks ago, I weighed under 200 lbs for about the fourth time. Last week, I was bloated the night before my weigh-in and gained 4 lbs. This week, I've been eating lots of trail mix and chocolate-covered granola bars, so I don't really want to weigh-in this Saturday morning, but I know that I have to keep myself accountable to everyone here and at sparkpeople, so I'll do it anyway.
I just can't seem to stop eating my favorite high-carb foods, especially the two I mentioned. I wonder if it's almost TOM or something. I guess I just need to repent of my sin of gluttony and start doing better if I want to weigh 185 lbs. or less by December 31st. this year.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/22/2008 7:53:36 PM
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I started phase 1 of the south beach diet today... it wasn't too bad up until supper time. Now tonight, I'm having a very hard time! I want bad carbs soo soo so bad! Argh!
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/22/2008 11:17:35 PM
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TammyIsBlessed
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Yolanda - I totally know the feeling!!!
A couple things that kept me sane - drinking diet Pepsi and eating jello made me feel like I was getting some sugar.
Snack on nuts and cheese!
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/23/2008 8:06:39 PM
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firefightermama
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Our work has a Keurig, I was so excited to find it!! (K-cup coffee maker) Anyway, I went up to get a coffee and there was one called "German Chocolate Cake" So I had that one, and it was like I was having something indulgent :)
I've been going for coffee when I'm craving "something"
I'm going off the meal plan, but still following the rules. The meal plans are just not enough for us. Poor hubby was just about starving yesterday! Tonight I made chicken breasts spread with pizza sauce (yes, I know that's a bit of a cheat) and cheese melted on top with caesar salad, roasted peppers and onions, and steamed, mashed cauliflower. It was ok. But better than what the meal plan called for.
Thanks Tammy for the ideas. I bought some sugar free candies, and drink coffee when I want something, so I'm doing ok for now. I hope I can make it the whole 2 weeks.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/23/2008 9:28:08 PM
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TammyIsBlessed
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I never followed the meal plans, I just made up my own with the allowed foods.
Here's a good one - chicken breast topped with turkey bacon, mushrooms and cheese - baked. Hmmmm - yummy! I usually cheat by adding the tiniest bit of bbq sauce. Though I think they have a homemade recipe for bbq that would be approved.
I ate a lot of cucumber salad and peas when I was on that diet! I always made enough dinner to use as lunch leftovers as I found that the hardest meal.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/24/2008 9:03:04 AM
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Well, I'm back in the saddle as of today. One day "off" and it went down hill from there. Will's really working on hard on controlling his diabetes and I need to eat right too to encourage him!
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/24/2008 9:58:12 AM
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For those of you just starting South Beach:
I've done SB. It is a great diet. It is really important that you do phase 1 and DO NOT CHEAT at all for those 2 weeks. The first 3-4 days are the hardest. Day 3 is just awful awful awful. After that the carb cravings disappear and you feel great. Day 5 is like being born again. However, if you cheat at all, especially during those first 3-4 days, the cravings will not go away and you will not stick to the diet.
I stayed on SB for well over a year and lost about 70 lbs. Then I got married and went off little by little and gained back 50 of those pounds. I also gained back my type 2 diabetes that I had completely under control while on SB. I found it nearly impossible to get back on Phase 1 of SB. I don't know why...just couldn't do it.
Now I'm on an even more carb restrictive diet as ordered by my doctor. I've again lost 45 lbs and my diabetes is again completely under control on just diet alone. I will remain on this diet until I've lost significantly more weight and then I plan on moving back up to SB. I know by the way my body reacts to carbs that I will probably be mostly on phase 1 for the rest of my life with the occasional indulgence of phase 2 foods and a very rare cheat.
Low carb is the most effective way to treat type 2 diabetes. It is much preferable to meds which just lead to more and more meds.
When you hit an awful awful carb craving, just remind yourself that it will be better in a couple of days, push past the craving (it will ease off in about 10 minutes) and grab a sugar free fudgecicle. Don't limit portion sizes on phase 1. Eat as much as you need to be full. Once you get through those first few days the amount you eat will naturally decrease.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/24/2008 10:13:23 AM
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ORIGINAL: MyCatSmokey2006
I'm not doing too well. Two weeks ago, I weighed under 200 lbs for about the fourth time. Last week, I was bloated the night before my weigh-in and gained 4 lbs. This week, I've been eating lots of trail mix and chocolate-covered granola bars, so I don't really want to weigh-in this Saturday morning, but I know that I have to keep myself accountable to everyone here and at sparkpeople, so I'll do it anyway.
I just can't seem to stop eating my favorite high-carb foods, especially the two I mentioned. I wonder if it's almost TOM or something. I guess I just need to repent of my sin of gluttony and start doing better if I want to weigh 185 lbs. or less by December 31st. this year.
It would be nice if repentance worked to rid cravings. It doesn't. High carb foods set up a high glucose/insilin reaction cycle that will drive you to eating carbs. When your blood sugar goes up your body produces an abundance of insilin to counter it. This drops your blood sugar too low which results in carb cravings.
The answer is to stop eating carbs that will up your blood sugar. Granola bars and trail mix have a lot of sugar. When you crave carbs find a lower glycemic food that will raise your blood sugar slowly and always pair it with protein. So, when you hit a craving have some cheese and cucumber or no sugar added peanut butter and celery. The low glycemic vegetable will raise your sugar back up out of the craving level and the protein will hold you there.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/24/2008 12:04:32 PM
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MeganRenee
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Hi, I'm Megan. I have a very large amount of weight to lose, 75-100 lbs. I have tried losing weight several times and I always seem to gain what I lose (which isn't much) and then some back. I want to be healthy, energetic, and in shape again!
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What is your ultimate goal for your body?
My ultimate goal is to be at a healthy weight for my height. I want to have energy and be able to keep up with my kids (when I have them).
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Do you have a plan to get there, or are you looking for one?
I want lose the weight in a healthy way. I plan to start exercising and changing my diet gradually. I'll take advice and ideas on how to stay motivated or other plans of action.
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Do you have a time line you're working in to be 'in shape' by?
I have a lot to lose, so I think 2 years is a reasonable amount of time. However, I would like to lose some weight...say...20-30lbs by this time next year cause I'm getting married :D
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If you aren't able to start working out now (pregnant mommas!!  ) when do you intend to start reaching your goal?
I'm starting now
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Do you have mini-goals set up along the way for yourself?
Not yet, I want to set some up though, any suggestions?
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/24/2008 1:20:11 PM
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laura...
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ORIGINAL: MeganRenee
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Do you have mini-goals set up along the way for yourself?
Not yet, I want to set some up though, any suggestions?
I've stated this in the weight loss thread in the Health & Fitness folder:
My mini goals are:
1. Weigh less next week than I do this week
2. Not eat cake today.
So far I usually reach those goals.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/24/2008 3:30:43 PM
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laura...
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Erin,
Don't wait to think about it. You will need all the energy you can get when Isaac comes home. Losing weight and controlling carbs will go a long way to giving you more energy.
There are choices you can make at fast food joints that will help. Don't get fries. If you get a burger throw away at least half of the bun. I toss the whole bun. If you can choose grilled chicken go with that. Choose salads whenever possible with ranch or bleu cheese dressing as those are the lowest carb dressings.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/24/2008 8:52:46 PM
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MyCatSmokey2006
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Laura, thank you for the SB info and your advice on what to do about the carb cravings. I've bookmarked both posts and printed them off to put in my weight loss notebook to read when I'm struggling.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/25/2008 1:10:41 PM
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MeganRenee
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My mini goals are:
1. Weigh less next week than I do this week
2. Not eat cake today.
Thanks for the ideas!
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/25/2008 2:07:34 PM
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laura...
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ORIGINAL: MeganRenee
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My mini goals are:
1. Weigh less next week than I do this week
2. Not eat cake today.
Thanks for the ideas!
Last night at church bible study someone brought in donuts and cookies...the really good kind. I looked at them and thought, "I suppose not eating cake today includes cookies and donuts." I'm happy to report I met that goal yesterday. Now all I have to do is accomplish that goal today.
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RE: Women Losing Weight - 9/25/2008 2:17:52 PM
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2jsmom
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Good for you, Kath!
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