Perpetual Healthy Eating and Fitness Rant & Rave thread

wherestheportojohn · May 18, 2013, 03:56:24 PM

Donate.

When you keep them, you're allowing yourself license to gain again.

cgraz · May 18, 2013, 04:06:28 PM

I knew you were going to say that!

wherestheportojohn · May 18, 2013, 04:13:14 PM

Quote from: cgraz on May 18, 2013, 04:06:28 PM
I knew you were going to say that!

Magic Microbe · May 18, 2013, 08:25:07 PM

So I tried to run on the treadmill here in Denver today. I almost died. The guy next to me noticed I was struggling and commented. He then proceeded to high five me and tell me he was going to stop at 3 but felt guilty when she saw me keep going to 5.

Apparently he didn't want to be bested by a fat chick.

CheryG · May 19, 2013, 12:49:42 PM

21 day challenge...
http://www.youtube.com/smashthefat

rocketgirl · May 19, 2013, 02:07:30 PM

Quote from: wherestheportojohn on May 18, 2013, 03:56:24 PM
Donate.

When you keep them, you're allowing yourself license to gain again.

Meh. It's not like keeping the stuff that's too small encourages you to lose weight. Even when it's stuff that you really really love.

rocketgirl · May 21, 2013, 04:49:33 PM

I guess I shouldn't have worried about whether a salad would be filling enough. (Usually I find they aren't).

Spinach, 3/4 of a grilled chicken breast, green olives, pine nuts, feta, 1 1/2 hard-boiled eggs, balsamic vinagrette.

I'm having trouble eating it all. I guess I didn't need the eggs.

rocketgirl · May 21, 2013, 11:15:50 PM

And...apparently it was filling enough that I just had a buttered English muffin and a glass of EmergenC and called it dinner.

diablita · May 22, 2013, 11:02:53 AM

it sounds VERY filling, similar to a chef's salad

diablita · May 22, 2013, 11:03:40 AM

I met dulce de leche the night before last and my DH is SO happy. He's content just to dip his spoon in; forget about spreading it on cookies. (and I have no access to obleas here)
Thank goodness it's too sweet for me!

Ergonomic Mouse · May 26, 2013, 11:04:02 AM

Dulce de leche is my favorite ice cream.

I had creme brulee for my dessert last night. I shared with my friend but I really wanted one to myself.

I am focusing on my daily activity....my goal is to get 5 days a week of something in....with 2 days including heavy weights. This week was a success.
I am focusing on my portions again, and I feel pretty good. I think I am going to have to ditch my nightly wine though if I want to see any real changes since I am basically at a stable weight.
Boo.
I will try 1 week and see what happens.

CheryG · June 01, 2013, 04:09:36 PM

I hit another milestone today, 45# down. Whoohoo! There were a few goals- one a good weight (35# lost), a weight that would make me happy (45#lost), and a let's see what I look like if I weigh what I did in HS if I still feel motivated (55# lost). I'm having a good time with it and feel like taking off the last 10# for fun.

wherestheportojohn · June 01, 2013, 04:49:27 PM

Quote from: CheryG on June 01, 2013, 04:09:36 PM
I hit another milestone today, 45# down. Whoohoo! There were a few goals- one a good weight (35# lost), a weight that would make me happy (45#lost), and a let's see what I look like if I weigh what I did in HS if I still feel motivated (55# lost). I'm having a good time with it and feel like taking off the last 10# for fun.

Boom! Well played!

diablita · June 01, 2013, 09:47:38 PM

Nice work!

Ergonomic Mouse · June 02, 2013, 10:59:49 AM

fantastic!

merigayle · June 02, 2013, 04:19:50 PM

way to go!

seattlegirl · June 02, 2013, 05:00:30 PM

Damn, CheryG, nice job!!!

I'm down 5lb since getting my Fitbit and trying to up my produce and water intake. I've also cut down my serving sizes and make sure that I either go for a walk, take a shower, or something incompatible with eating before deciding if I do indeed need seconds. 90% of the time I don't if I give myself that break.

diablita · June 02, 2013, 08:14:11 PM

Those are VERY good ideas, Courtney.

I was just given birthday money from my family (yes, my grandma still does that. lol) and may use it to treat myself to an Up from Jawbone.

CheryG · June 02, 2013, 08:40:51 PM

Thanks everyone! This reminds me, I need help. Will start a thread in Yammering, for Fionn.

Ice Cream · June 03, 2013, 05:43:50 AM

Quote from: seattlegirl on June 02, 2013, 05:00:30 PM
Damn, CheryG, nice job!!!

I'm down 5lb since getting my Fitbit and trying to up my produce and water intake. I've also cut down my serving sizes and make sure that I either go for a walk, take a shower, or something incompatible with eating before deciding if I do indeed need seconds. 90% of the time I don't if I give myself that break.

I like y fitbit, but the calorie estimate seems low. I also think it counts extra steps, but I still like it for day-to-day comparison reasons.