LOL!! I remember when this was tempting for me. The good news is that once you start eating nothing but good clean foods the very smell of stuff this sweet will mostly likely begin to turn your stomach. I can honestly say that I now have virtually no cravings (actually none at all) for the bad sweets at this point.
I have noticed that I have less sweets cravings now that I have stopped adding sugar to stuff like tea, oatmeal, fruit, etc.
Don't sweat the scale Tom. That number is really just a small part of the overall fitness algorithm so put it in that perspective. Unfortunately it is the only number that people generally care about. Get off that band wagon and start embracing the science of your body Tom. It is amazing to watch your metabolism move around on a day to day basis if you are so inclined to do the the science. My weight was actually up on the scale this morning (FINALLY) but yet when I put on a pair of pants I hadn't worn in 3 months I found I could not hold them up with my waist or my butt. I am walking around right now holding my pants up until I can get to the store.
Hmm, I'm not sure why this was directed to me, since I don't remember mentioning a scale in Leah's log (unless it was on an earlier page, or you thought you were posting to mine)?
That'd be a good commercial - a clothing store where people are coming in holding their pants up, looking for new ones.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
I felt the same way... I'm reminded of an Indian woman from graduate school who said "You Americans think that throwing a slab of meat on a grill is cooking..." - now that I know a little about Indian cuisine I can see why she said what she did. My little epiphany was when I had the biryani at a local Indian place (which was quite good) and felt mine compared favorably to it.
Where is your biryani recipe from? I'd love to try that one too if you don't mind.
I always use fruit and berries in my oatmeal. Never had the desire to sweeten it beyond that, though strawberries leave a lot to be desired.
Bing or dark sweet cherries are awesome in oatmeal.
I love bing cherries, although they don't agree with me if I eat too many. I think I'm adding then to my grocery list. Luckily they are expensive so that should keep me from going crazy.
- I love it Karla, I'll have to give it some thought.
Tracey -
I think I am going to have to weigh every day when I start trying to put on some muscle so I can see what is going on. I see what you're saying about looking at a trend instead of a number. I am supposed to take a course for work on statistical data analysis. Maybe I can use it on myself. (I am such an engineer nerd. )
Okay, after a lot of fussing, here are my one month progress stats. When I went to get on the scale this morning Shawn was like, don't do it! I said, no its okay, I have to weigh at the first of the month for the challenge. Obviously he has actually been listening to all my various ramblings on the subject of the scale.
I am very happy with this progress. I felt I looked my best around 155, but I haven't seen the 150's since before Christmas 2005. The coolest thing is that my body is changing from the weights and I think I look better at the same weight from being more muscular.
Love the choice of snack! Nearly bought a sixtel of the 60 Minute last weekend. Oh and umm to restore some credibility (for you or me, I'm not sure lol) - more veggies!
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Love the choice of snack! Nearly bought a sixtel of the 60 Minute last weekend. Oh and umm to restore some credibility (for you or me, I'm not sure lol) - more veggies!
Nice stats and great workout today too. It is so motivating to see these results from everyone. They are not HUGE but they are awesome.
Thanks Karla. I was just going through the pictures thread and I am so excited for everyone. This isn't easy and everyone has done so awesome and is making great progress.
Today's workout:
Fat Loss I A4
Squats supersetted w/cable seated row
145/12 100/12
145/12 100/12
145/12 100/12
I didn't move the weight up any, but the 100 lbs felt like I was keeping stricter for than last time. Sometimes it seems like I cheat the rows by not getting the bar all the way to my torso.
Supine hip extension supersetted with dumbbell push press
BW/12 30/12
BW/12 30/12
BW/12 30/12
I love the push presses cause if I wear a tank top I can see my veins popping! Its cool and gross at the same time.
Rotational lunge supersetted w/swiss ball crunch
35/12 each leg 15/12
35/12 ea 15/12
35/12 ea 15/12
I know the question has been asked a ton of times if you are supposed to do 12 total lunges or 12 each leg. It occured to me that every other single leg exercise is per leg, so I was probably doing these wrong.
I didn't do any intervals because I am dead tired. I was just happy to get the weights in.
Food:
Breakfast: smoothie w/milk, pb, choc yogurt, frozen banana
Midmorning snack: 1/2 cup cottage cheese w/raisins & roasted almonds
Lunch: mozzarella & tomato salad w/1 can tuna over lettuce, medium orange
Afternoon snack: 1 cup chicken tortilla soup (from a can)
Post workout: 1 scoop choc, 1 cup milk
Dinner: Cooking now and smelling gooooood!
Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts w/carrots
Stuff I picked at while making dinner: 1 tbls raisins, 1 medium carrot
BTW- Here is an actual "before" picture with a friend in Jamaica in spring 2003. What makes you think you'll look good with braids and a pink island print coverup when you're on vacation? Must be all the alcohol or else sunstroke. This was a fun trip though. It was my first vacation without my ex-husband; we had just split up.
Okay, one more thing before I get off the computer and get some sleep.
Dinner rocked! I was kind of irritated that my meatloaf recipe took an hour to put together, but this is the best meal I have made in a long time. The kind where you could taste each ingredient you put it.
Leah!! You go girl! I am so happy for you. How much weight have you lost overall? I once weighed 226 pounds and was a size 22. I will be happy between 150 and 160, myself!
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Life is short. Break the rules. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. Love truly, laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.
You're not 4 years old. You can tell yourself NO!" Dr. Phil
Hi Karen. Thanks for the support. I originally lost 50 lbs with weight watchers. I gained back 10-15, but I am now back within 5 lbs of my lowest weight. Congratulations on your weight loss. You look great!
Today's food:
Breakfast: shake w/1 scoop vanilla, 1 cup milk, 12 cherries - this didn't quite have the cherry flavor I was looking for, I think using frozen ones for this would work better
Morning snack: 1 can tuna w/hot sauce, lite mayo and 1 hardboiled egg
Lunch: 2/3 serving sausage, potato, and kale frittata
Afternoon snack: 1 can tuna w/ 1/2 cup cottage cheese
Dinner: 1/2 serving meatloaf w/carrots and brussels sprouts
I am feeling pretty sore from yesterday's workout. I'm also feeling tired and down. I have to go to bed as soon as I get home tonight. I have to work four nights this week, and then my schedule will calm down. I am really looking forward to having my life back.
Nice going Leah - didn't realize you'd lost that much weight. Hopefully things will look up as the week progresses (even if it's that the week is over).
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
Thanks Tom, you are right that it will be over before I know it.
Tracey- Thank you. My boyfriend hates the pictures with that $20 digital camera. He said they don't do me justice and he offered to go get a good digital camera last night. It was sweet. Even though he is not into working out at all, I feel like he is my biggest cheerleader and he's always telling me how much progress I'm making. Maybe I'll have that camera before the first Monday in March.
Tracey- Thank you. My boyfriend hates the pictures with that $20 digital camera. He said they don't do me justice and he offered to go get a good digital camera last night. It was sweet. Even though he is not into working out at all, I feel like he is my biggest cheerleader and he's always telling me how much progress I'm making. Maybe I'll have that camera before the first Monday in March.
Having the support at home is so important!!! That's fantastic! And a new camera to boot, eh? NICE!!!
I changed yesterday's food a bit, but the macros basically came out the same. I'm not sure if my eating strategy or being tired was the issue, but I started to feel like I was dying around 3PM. I felt really light-headed and couldn't focus or concentrate on simple tasks. I ate my frittata but it didn't help that much. I started to feel better a couple hours later, but I am wondering if it had to do with my macros for the day. I thought maybe I had to much fat and too few carbs.
Anyways, we have decided to move our anniversary celebration up to today. We met on Fat Tuesday six years ago, which happened to be February 12th that year. We were going to go out to dinner next Tuesday, but we decided to go tonight instead. I am very excited and I think this is the only thing getting me through the week.
I am going to try to eat sensibly, but I am not putting my food in Fitday for today.
This morning I did sneak out for a 20 minute run. It was 57 degrees! I didn't make it too structured, but I went up some hills, including a big one. It is amazing how losing just a few pounds can make running so much easier. I felt very light and strong, especially on the hills.
Warm here, too (in Maryland) but Jane, I think you are right - they were just saying on the radio we could get some T-storms later this afternoon! WIERD weather!
Leah,
It looks to me like we are built similarly. Since you shared an earlier picture of yourself, I put one in my log. Just know that I appreciate your comments to me and am faithfully following your progress. Though, when I look at your workouts, I'm like how is she doing these AND working two jobs. Keep it up girl. You're doing outstanding.
Tracey
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Leah,
It looks to me like we are built similarly. Since you shared an earlier picture of yourself, I put one in my log. Just know that I appreciate your comments to me and am faithfully following your progress. Though, when I look at your workouts, I'm like how is she doing these AND working two jobs. Keep it up girl. You're doing outstanding.
Tracey
Oh my goodness Tracey, I am extremely flattered for you to say we are built similarly. I checked out your picture from your log. You have really changed your body! You said you are trying to see if you can stick with a weight training program. Did you make all those changes with just cardio type exercise?
I know just what you mean that it is weird to try to get used to looking so different. I think the thing that gets me the most is losing my chest. When I was heavy I was bursting out of a D cup and too stubborn to go get a bigger bra because all the DD's looked like something my grandma would wear. Lately I was thinking I should go get measured because my B cup bras are seeming too big.
We had a really nice night out, although it got a late start. I had a 9pm appointment and I remembered him from last year and it was pretty simple. The lady before him took longer so I didn't even start him until around 9:30. Then when I asked him how his year went he said great, he had gotten a new job with the laborers' union and he pulled out about 15 W-2's.
When I got out of H&R Block and made it to the bar around 10:30 Shawn wasn't there yet and I waited for him outside because it was so warm. It was just misting, and it looked really beautiful under the street lights and I felt happy to be able to slow down and notice and appreciate something like that.
Since it was so late they were only serving the late night menu so we had some wings and mediteranean nachos, which was pita toasts with spinach and artichoke dip, tomatoes and olives, and melted asiago and provolone cheese. And I had a delirium tremens to wash it down. When we got home, Shawn pulled out a half box of chocolates he had stashed somewhere and we each had a couple. It was a very pleasantly indulgent evening.
I am so exhausted today I just want to make it back to my bed tonight in one piece. I already decided I am making some excuse to skip any and all scheduled meetings for today since I will just make an ass of myself by nodding off. I get tomorrow night off if I can just get through today!
Here is my food plan:
Breakfast: smoothie w/milk, peanut butter, 1/2 frozen banana, 1/2 chocolate yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Morning snack: 1 can tuna w/hot sauce
Lunch: rotisserie chicken breast and 1/2 bag frozen veggies
Afternoon snack: another can of tuna
Dinner: Lean Cuisine rigatoni and meatballs
I think I'm adding then to my grocery list. Luckily they are expensive so that should keep me from going crazy.
ENJOY that dinner!!!
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