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~THIS THREAD IS FOR TRACKING PROGRESS, NOTING SLIP-UPS, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND ADVICE~
As many of you know, I recently linked up with an "accountability partner" of sorts, and this week, we begin our TOTAL HEALTH lifestyle. It started out with us just developing plans to achieve weight and fitness goals, but after further conversations, we idenitified some other areas that we're going to address as well. We're writing our plans (though both of us have slacked a little on that, but we're gonna get it done THIS WEEK, right partner? ;)) and we're going to exchange them to help each other stick to it.
Anyone who would like to join in is welcome to identify an area you want to work on, and join the "club" to converse with us about it, brag about your accomplishments (however small you think they might be), or confess your slip-ups (LOL!) so we can encourage you to get back up and start again! A just man falleth seven times... LOL It doesn't matter what goal you want to set. Maybe you just want to start drinking more water (**looks at B3W**) or maybe you want to try to be nicer to people, or start reading your Bible daily or open up a savings account. It can be a big goal (like losing 50 lbs) or a small goal (like balancing your checkbook on a regular basis). Whatever YOUR goal is, is fine with us! We want to help you get there, and I think if we all work together and look out for each other, we can get some thangs done. :D :D
Here are three general areas we identified to work at achieving TOTAL health, with a couple of examples/ideas.
TOTAL SPIRITUAL HEALTH (maybe you want to read your Bible more, pray more, change your language/conversations, better attitude, fast more...)
TOTAL PHYSICAL HEALTH (you might want to start exercising, or drinking water (**looks at B3W**), or eating more veggies)
TOTAL FINANCIAL HEALTH (pay off a bill, clean up your credit, open up a savings account, paying tithes, filing past-due taxes)
Those are just some examples...
And you can be as discreet or as transparent as you want. If you want to join in, but don't want to say what you're working on, that's fine too. We just want to keep each other encouraged and motivated!! :)
Best wishes to all on the journey to a better YOU!
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I'm gonna start by saying my weight loss goal is 20 lbs. I kinda started yesterday, but officially started this morning with a glass of water when I woke up.
My spiritual goal is to definitely read my bible more. Dedicating more time each day(before or after my exercise) to reading more.
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My goals have a lot of steps in them (for example, as a part of my PHYSICAL HEALTH, I'm trying to eat more veggies, drink more water, get more sleep, etc.), so I won't list them specifically, but generally, my goals are:
1. PHYSICAL: To improve my overall physical fitness and improve my eating habits.
2. FINANCIAL: To modify my budget and achieve a PERFECT credit score. (Yes, I want a perfect score). :)
3. SPIRITUAL: I have arrived... no goals necessary. LOL, just kidding. I have a very healthy prayer life and I study a lot, but Nessa said something that got me to thinking. So my goal here is to designate a specific time period that is ONLY for the Lord - whether prayer, meditation, or study... not TV, not internet, not ministering, not at church... just me and Him alone. I also want to fast more than I do.
Thusfar, I've had at least one bottle of water every day this week (I think??), and I'm about to open up a second today. I've also begun working out, and I'm down to 2 cups of coffee a day (down from 6-8). Oh, and another accomplishment that wasn't listed is that I used to watch a LOT of TV... either watch it or have it on while I'm doing other things. I haven't watched TV at all in about 3 weeks (other than watching Project Runway and Army Wives online).
By the way, I just thought of this; it might be helpful for the thread:
Remember the "SMART" goals acronym? Goals should be specific, measured, achievable, realistic and time-based. Though I haven't listed it here, I will be working from a plan.
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My overall goal is just to lower signficantly my intake of sodium. So part of that plan is cutting the amount of time I eat out to once or twice a week ideally one time during the week and once on Sunday.
Also to eat breakfast. I have a tendency to only eat lunch and dinner.
30 minute morning walk/jog (whatever I"m feeling that morning...lol)
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Right. More later... LOL!
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I'm having a lil problem being in the gym with other people. I feel like I'm in a fishbowl. :-\
I think I might have to adjust my routine a lil bit and do it at home.
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Ok, so I'm reporting on the end of my first week.
Successes
1. On average, I've had about 2 bottles of water each day. I haven't had any today yet, but I will before going to bed.
2. I've done my work-out regularly and consistently every day.
3. With the exception of Wednesday night, I got 7 hours of sleep each night.
4. I sought out and found other ways to incorporate exercise into my life, like parking further from the door, doing tippy-toe thingies while waiting on the elevator, and taking the stairs from floor-to-floor.
Failures (gotta come up with a better word... lol)
1. I didn't eat a vegetable every day this week. In fact, I don't think I've had any vegetables at all this week. LOL
2. I've spent an hour each day in prayer/meditation/study, but I still haven't been able to designate an hour. Gotta nail that down.
3. Still didn't finish re-doing my budget.
The more personal stuff, I'll reserve for convo with my partner. :)
MM04, Churchyreal, Nessa, how are y'all doing on your goals this week?
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Well I just signficantly started Thursday but overall I have been doing good. I've been keeping up with my salt intake and on average I have not had anymore than 1000 mg of sodium come in my body.
Everyday I have walked my school track at least 30 minutes.
Haven't had water today like I should.
Been taking my medicine every night as well.
Just a question though: Is grilled chicken a low-sodium option?
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Just wanna give a testimony:
Ever since I started this transformation process I had not had as many headaches during the day. My head hasn't felt this well in so long!! The only time I might have a headache now is when I'm hungry or when I get really excited about something. Besides that my head ain't felt this great in so long...hallelujah!
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I messed up Friday Night. It was my aunt's 27th birthday and my other aunt( who's won awards for her deserts) made her famous Red Velvet Cake. I gave in :( I guess I'll do some extra crunches or extra time on the eliptical.
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Ok we're gonna have to do better, sis. I messed up Sabbath and Sunday. Had no water and no vegetables. :-\
I also couldn't work out at all Sabbath and Sunday, and probably won't be able to work out today. I'm having a really hard time moving anything below the waist. I think my legs are brokeded or something. :(
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Ok we're gonna have to do better, sis. I messed up Sabbath and Sunday. Had no water and no vegetables. :-\
I also couldn't work out at all Sabbath and Sunday, and probably won't be able to work out today. I'm having a really hard time moving anything below the waist. I think my legs are brokeded or something. :(
Wow. Well it was the first week. We have to be stronger.
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Wow. Well it was the first week. We have to be stronger.
Yep! This week will be a better one! I just grabbed a bottle of water, and after my coffee, I'll start sipping on it. I'm going to Walmart this afternoon to get some of the Crystal Light things everyone keeps telling me about. Hopefully, that'll help. I guess I'll also try to find some vegetables I can eat conveniently. ::) :-\
I'm DETERMINED to accomplish this! DETERMINED!!!
We're gonna do this, sis! Me, you, Churchy, Nessa, and anyone else who's making the efforts to be as physically healthy as we strive to be spiritually healthy! ;D We're gonna do it!
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I'm DETERMINED to accomplish this! DETERMINED!!!
We're gonna do this, sis! Me, you, Churchy, Nessa, and anyone else who's making the efforts to be as physically healthy as we strive to be spiritually healthy! ;D We're gonna do it!
:D :D
Just made me excited!
I was like....bleh :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ because I messed up....but now I'm better ;D
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Okay, I'm doing pretty good so far. Tracking calories is what I need to pay special attention to right now. Also, I have to work in the exercise time, and haven't quite figured out how I'm going to do that. In the long run I want to purchase an elyptical (sp?) for my apartment, but in the meantime, I guess walking is the answer. Oh yeah, and Reno made the sudden overnight transition from summer to winter last week so... that's throwing another wrench in my plans, lol.
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:D :D
Just made me excited!
I was like....bleh :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ because I messed up....but now I'm better ;D
And THAT... is the purpose of this thread. ;)
Okay, I'm doing pretty good so far. Tracking calories is what I need to pay special attention to right now. Also, I have to work in the exercise time, and haven't quite figured out how I'm going to do that. In the long run I want to purchase an elyptical (sp?) for my apartment, but in the meantime, I guess walking is the answer. Oh yeah, and Reno made the sudden overnight transition from summer to winter last week so... that's throwing another wrench in my plans, lol.
I think you mentioned doing that around the holiday? Or was that someone else?? LOL... either way, look on Ebay or Craigslist.
I'm looking online now to see how you can calculate a general idea of what your caloric intake should be. BT might be able to help, too.
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And THAT... is the purpose of this thread. ;)
I think you mentioned doing that around the holiday? Or was that someone else?? LOL... either way, look on Ebay or Craigslist.
I'm looking online now to see how you can calculate a general idea of what your caloric intake should be. BT might be able to help, too.
Yeah, I was thinking for Christmas. You're right, I should check craigslist first, I didn't think about that. I'm also trying to get some other furnishings, so I have to prioritize in what order I'm going to do it. That elyptical SHOULD be first, but I need a TV! LOL!
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....Alright, I guess I'll jump on the band wagon.
I'll post more later.
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I am realizing how many habits I have to break. I just at about 4 kisses and didn't even think about my transformation. I'm used to nibbling here and there on junk food. Ok...time to get serious and concentrate.
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I am realizing how many habits I have to break. I just at about 4 kisses and didn't even think about my transformation. I'm used to nibbling here and there on junk food. Ok...time to get serious and concentrate.
Where'd ya get 'em from?? If you have more, you should give them away. That's a nice way to make someone smile, too. :) If you got them from a co-worker, you need to tell him/her that you're trying to cut out excessive sweets, and ask him/her to slap your wrist next time they see you popping chocolate! LOL!!
That's why it's always good to tell people. Some folks are happy to keep you accountable. ;D
Secondly, stock your drawers at work with healthier snacks.
FWIW, there's nothing wrong with a kiss or two. Just (a) be conscious of it... lol. You don't wanna be eating them and not realizing it until after you've eaten them. :D :D :D (b) make yourself "pay" for it. When you fall off, make yourself work the calories off.
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What am I gonna do for a vegetable today??!!! :-[
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Where'd ya get 'em from?? If you have more, you should give them away. That's a nice way to make someone smile, too. :) If you got them from a co-worker, you need to tell him/her that you're trying to cut out excessive sweets, and ask him/her to slap your wrist next time they see you popping chocolate! LOL!!
That's why it's always good to tell people. Some folks are happy to keep you accountable. ;D
Secondly, stock your drawers at work with healthier snacks.
FWIW, there's nothing wrong with a kiss or two. Just (a) be conscious of it... lol. You don't wanna be eating them and not realizing it until after you've eaten them. :D :D :D (b) make yourself "pay" for it. When you fall off, make yourself work the calories off.
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What am I gonna do for a vegetable today??!!! :-[
I got them from the community candy jar...LOL. I just won't get any anymore. Maybe one here and there, but I will be more conscious. I can't find your email address. Can I please have it again? I need Nessa's too. I'll have to PM her.
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CTS: About to start on my first bottle of water today.
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I'm on lap 11 at the track. Had oatmeal for breakfast.
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I'm planning to press through the pain and get my workout in tonight. I haven't worked out since Friday. Those lunges are not to be taken lightly. Four days later, I'm still in pain. :-[
I only had one bottle of water yesterday - gonna try for two. Still havenbt been by the supermarket to get my Crystal Light.
GOOD JOB, CHURCHY!!! Did you work those kisses off, MM04?
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I'm planning to press through the pain and get my workout in tonight. I haven't worked out since Friday. Those lunges are not to be taken lightly. Four days later, I'm still in pain. :-[
I only had one bottle of water yesterday - gonna try for two. Still havenbt been by the supermarket to get my Crystal Light.
GOOD JOB, CHURCHY!!! Did you work those kisses off, MM04?
Yep! After I did my crunches, I just laid out on the floor. I was so tired.
On another note....When you exercise, take a shower and go to bed, that's some GOOD sleep!!!
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Oh yeah I drunk water in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening. I have not had a soda since Wednesday evening. The only other drink I been drinking has been fruit punch. I'm getting ready to drink water right now!
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....Alright, I guess I'll jump on the band wagon.
I'll post more later.
Waiting for later..... ;D
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LOL I know right? I got yall after this class....
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CTS: On my 2nd 12oz of water. Left my lunch at home, so I think I'll go to Subway or get a grilled chicken sandwich from somewhere.
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I forgot to report on my spiritual health goals...
Probably because I have no progress to report. LOL!
It's been kinda hard to designate a time because so far both times that I tried don't really work consistently, and I need an hour that I can be consistent with.
Still trying to figure that part out.
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I went to the doctor this morning and the good news is that my blood pressure has significantly improved since beginning this transformation process but the blood pressure is still not where it needs to be. The bottom number is the problem. But the transformation shall continue. Better diet, taking medicine, less stress, I shall continue!
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I went to the doctor this morning and the good news is that my blood pressure has significantly improved since beginning this transformation process but the blood pressure is still not where it needs to be. The bottom number is the problem. But the transformation shall continue. Better diet, taking medicine, less stress, I shall continue!
Thank God for the improvement! Keep doing whatcha doing! It will get better.
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Alrighty, so I have like TERRIBLE eating habits. I could go a whole day without eating, sometimes 2 days. Sometimes if I just look at food I'll get full lol, seriously. But when I do get hungry, I eat ALOT. Majority of my money goes to McDonalds :-\ and I barely eat that. It would be a miracle if I could eat 2 full meals in a day. So I guess I can work on my eating habits. I lost soo much weight one time that I weighed 98 pounds. My mom thought I was anerexic(sp?) lol.
Ummmm I use to exercise, but I stopped. I need to start because I'm starting to get a stomach, and uhhh... me no likey that! Gotta get my cut back. Water isn't an issue, I use to HATE drinking water, blah. But when I was in concert chorus in HS I got use to drinking it. But I only prefer room temperature water.
Spiritual health, I need to study more as opposed to just reading. And pray...... well I do pray, but spend more time in prayer.
Yeah, I think that's about it.
Oh, and :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I need to cut back on ice cream! Lord help!
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Alrighty, so I have like TERRIBLE eating habits. I could go a whole day without eating, sometimes 2 days. Sometimes if I just look at food I'll get full lol, seriously. But when I do get hungry, I eat ALOT. Majority of my money goes to McDonalds :-\ and I barely eat that. It would be a miracle if I could eat 2 full meals in a day. So I guess I can work on my eating habits. I lost soo much weight one time that I weighed 98 pounds. My mom thought I was anerexic(sp?) lol.
Ummmm I use to exercise, but I stopped. I need to start because I'm starting to get a stomach, and uhhh... me no likey that! Gotta get my cut back. Water isn't an issue, I use to HATE drinking water, blah. But when I was in concert chorus in HS I got use to drinking it. But I only prefer room temperature water.
Spiritual health, I need to study more as opposed to just reading. And pray...... well I do pray, but spend more time in prayer.
Yeah, I think that's about it.
Oh, and :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I need to cut back on ice cream! Lord help!
Yeah...you need to eat! >:( Don't go long without eating, unless it's fasting.
IRT room temperature water...I have to have mine cool. Not cold, but cool. :D
I agree with your Spiritual Health. Study and not just read. Cosign!
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Alrighty, so I have like TERRIBLE eating habits. I could go a whole day without eating, sometimes 2 days. Sometimes if I just look at food I'll get full lol, seriously. But when I do get hungry, I eat ALOT. Majority of my money goes to McDonalds :-\ and I barely eat that. It would be a miracle if I could eat 2 full meals in a day. So I guess I can work on my eating habits. I lost soo much weight one time that I weighed 98 pounds. My mom thought I was anerexic(sp?) lol.
Ummmm I use to exercise, but I stopped. I need to start because I'm starting to get a stomach, and uhhh... me no likey that! Gotta get my cut back. Water isn't an issue, I use to HATE drinking water, blah. But when I was in concert chorus in HS I got use to drinking it. But I only prefer room temperature water.
Spiritual health, I need to study more as opposed to just reading. And pray...... well I do pray, but spend more time in prayer.
Yeah, I think that's about it.
Oh, and :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
I need to cut back on ice cream! Lord help!
I know how you feel when it comes to eating habits because I notice that if I'm stressed about something when I'm hungry I'll just eat a lot!! But when I'm stressed sometimes also I don't eat anything.
McDonalds has been an issue for me also but I have cut that back significantly.
I haven't had soda since Wednesday night! You already doing water well so keep that up! I would encourage you to eat more at home and try to do home cooked meals more often. Have you heard of the dash diet? You might want to consider that.
spiritual Health is an issue for me too. Gotta improve my prayer life and studying the Word as well.
You can do it! We got your back!
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Yeah...you need to eat! >:( Don't go long without eating, unless it's fasting.
IRT room temperature water...I have to have mine cool. Not cold, but cool. :D
I agree with your Spiritual Health. Study and not just read. Cosign!
I know... eating is so stressful to me lol. Sometimes I feel like I already ate a full course meal, when I haven't eaten anything the whole day.
But yeah, my water has to be room temperature. I got use to drinking room temperature water from concert chorus in HS. My chorus teacher wouldn't let us drink cold water. Well, he did, but he preferred room temp. So, now I love it. lol I drink cold water if I'm extremely thirsty and HOT!
I know how you feel when it comes to eating habits because I notice that if I'm stressed about something when I'm hungry I'll just eat a lot!! But when I'm stressed sometimes also I don't eat anything.
McDonalds has been an issue for me also but I have cut that back significantly.
I haven't had soda since Wednesday night! You already doing water well so keep that up! I would encourage you to eat more at home and try to do home cooked meals more often. Have you heard of the dash diet? You might want to consider that.
spiritual Health is an issue for me too. Gotta improve my prayer life and studying the Word as well.
You can do it! We got your back!
Thanks!
I drink water, but not as much as I should. I still drink alot of kool aid, tea, and sometimes soda. I probably drink a bottle a day, or half a bottle.
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I'm getting in on this thing too if you lovely folks don't mind lol.
1. Better study habits
2. Fasting more, at least once or twice a week or IDK...something
3. Start going back to the gym. I'm paying for something that I don't even use. Or going walking right after work
4. Eating healthier
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I'm getting in on this thing too if you lovely folks don't mind lol.
1. Better study habits
2. Fasting more, at least once or twice a week or IDK...something
3. Start going back to the gym. I'm paying for something that I don't even use. Or going walking right after work
4. Eating healthier
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Come along my friend come along get aboard and ride this train! There's nothing this train to lose but everthing to gain!!!
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Come along my friend come along get aboard and ride this train! There's nothing this train to lose but everthing to gain!!!
:D :D Alright Harvey!Come along my friend come along get aboard and ride this train! There's nothing this train to lose but everthing to gain!!!
Good! Glad to have you!
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Just wanted to share a little tip I picked up last night. Well, two things, actually...
1. I feel so much better. I pressed my way through the aching muscles and resumed my workout last night. The lunges actually felt GOOD... I almost wish I had done them sooner because today, my legs feel much better. They still feel tight, but I can walk and climb stairs again, so I'm not complaining. And the lunging kinda soothed the pain. I'm going to look up some stretching exercises, so I can stretch before and after, which I wasn't doing. (Well, I did the warm-up, but I didn't do the cool-down).
2. While I was laying down last night, talking to the Lord, about to go to sleep, I realized I could even exercise in bed. I've been trying to find small ways to incorporate exercise into my lifestyle (like parking far from the door and walking, or taking the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator, etc). So, I was lying on my back and started doing the bicycle thing with my legs... not really trying to do anything, but after doing it a few times, I realized I was really working my abs (and my legs). I had already done my crunches, so I wasn't trying to overdo it, but I just wanted to put that out there if you ever get into bed and realize you forgot your crunches or can't sleep or are bored or whatever... make the most of your time: pray and do the bicycle thingy. :)
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I meant to quote BW yesterday. Need green stars asap!
I'm getting in on this thing too if you lovely folks don't mind lol.
1. Better study habits
2. Fasting more, at least once or twice a week or IDK...something
3. Start going back to the gym. I'm paying for something that I don't even use. Or going walking right after work
4. Eating healthier
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Good!! Glad to have you!!! ;D
Great tip Rue IRT #2.
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I got a little update. Okay, so I been faltering with my calorie counting, I just fail to update everything in a timely manner and end up not having an accurate count.
I've been encouraged by this thread and other things to stay with it and not give up, so today, I've done a beautiful job with my tracking, thanks to a couple BB apps, so I'm pretty stoked about that.
Next step, I still have to load balancelog onto my laptop and enter all of the info at the end of the day.
It's a small thing, but I'm glad to be able to report some progress on my end, lol.
My other goal was to wear a pedometer and clock 10,000 steps a day. I found the pedometer when I moved, but now can't locate it in the boxes of stuff yet to be unpacked, lol. I will have victory to report in that department this week, lol.
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I got a little update. Okay, so I been faltering with my calorie counting, I just fail to update everything in a timely manner and end up not having an accurate count.
I've been encouraged by this thread and other things to stay with it and not give up, so today, I've done a beautiful job with my tracking, thanks to a couple BB apps, so I'm pretty stoked about that.
Next step, I still have to load balancelog onto my laptop and enter all of the info at the end of the day.
It's a small thing, but I'm glad to be able to report some progress on my end, lol.
My other goal was to wear a pedometer and clock 10,000 steps a day. I found the pedometer when I moved, but now can't locate it in the boxes of stuff yet to be unpacked, lol. I will have victory to report in that department this week, lol.
Hopefully me too. I may have to find mine. I had like 2 of them. Good idea.
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I got a little update. Okay, so I been faltering with my calorie counting, I just fail to update everything in a timely manner and end up not having an accurate count.
I've been encouraged by this thread and other things to stay with it and not give up, so today, I've done a beautiful job with my tracking, thanks to a couple BB apps, so I'm pretty stoked about that.
Next step, I still have to load balancelog onto my laptop and enter all of the info at the end of the day.
It's a small thing, but I'm glad to be able to report some progress on my end, lol.
My other goal was to wear a pedometer and clock 10,000 steps a day. I found the pedometer when I moved, but now can't locate it in the boxes of stuff yet to be unpacked, lol. I will have victory to report in that department this week, lol.
Yaaaaayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!! Go Nessa!!!! I'm glad to hear that, sis. I've been praying a lot for everyone in this thread, asking the Lord to help us to stay focused, motivated, and determined, and to open our eyes to any obstacles or hindrances that are within our control so that we can remove them or work around them... or at least SEE them and not be oblivious. The Lord is definitely helping me out!
When I did calorie counting, I mostly just did it in my head throughout the day. I would literally keep a mental log of the calories and add to it throughout the day. I still LOL @ how annoyed my friends would become. We'd be at McDonalds or something and I'd be asking to see the nutritional values, then adding it to whatever else I had that day to see what size fries I had to order. LOL! And then I'd be negotiating with myself, like, "ok, I only have 400 calories left... what to do, what to do...." :D :D :D
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I thought about starting another thread but since this is health related I keep it in this one:
I actually believe that we might intake way more salt then we think. I have been paying special attention to the nutritional information on food lately. I always thought that the amount of sodium in something like raisen bread equaled the entire thing. But as I paid attention the nutritonal information (sodium, sugar, etc) covers PER SERVING!
So on the raisen bread it has about 11 to 12 slices but the serving size is one piece of bread. The sodium is 100 mg PER serving which means that for every piece of bread I eat I'm actually intaking 100mg....WOW!!! :o
This morning I ate animal crackers and it's about 140 per serving (2 animal crackers equal one serving) so I had to watch that carefully!!
Just something to think about!
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LOL, yeah, that stuff is all per serving... :D
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I am really enjoying this process, and yet praying that we all, including ME, remain motivated!
Last night, I messed up a little (with one of the things listed on my plan but not mentioned here). Its no biggie and I'll definitely do better today. I only had a bottle and a half yesterday (but I finished the other half just now). I did my workout (and that's the best part of this, btw. I LOVE working out!!!!).
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*introducing myself as AA participants do*
My name is Dominique, friends call me Nique. I am going to Study to be quiet and do a better job at refraining from saying "things" that dont HAVE to be said and bridling my tongue....
This will be a serious process for me... especially since it's a part of my personality and has been for years; I'm the nicest gal in the world (i think) but sometimes, i know i go to far... and certainly you will not hear the last of my mouth if i feel crossed or if someone talks down to me.. I cannot stand it and i feel like i have to shut people down when they TRY to make me feel incompetent; it is a terrible feeling. ALSO, I say whatever comes to mind, sometimes.. a LOT… and I know people don’t like that and that’s perfectly fine: I don’t like everything “people” do/say, but that’s who they are and I live with that. Nonetheless, i am a work in progress and with a little long-suffering, I’ll be better and come out as pure gold! Pray for me as I’ll pray for you. .
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*introducing myself as AA participants do*
My name is Dominique, friends call me Nique. I am going to Study to be quiet and do a better job at refraining from saying "things" that dont HAVE to be said and bridling my tongue....
This will be a serious process for me... especially since it's a part of my personality and has been for years; I'm the nicest gal in the world (i think) but sometimes, i know i go to far... and certainly you will not hear the last of my mouth if i feel crossed or if someone talks down to me.. I cannot stand it and i feel like i have to shut people down when they TRY to make me feel incompetent; it is a terrible feeling. ALSO, I say whatever comes to mind, sometimes.. a LOT… and I know people don’t like that and that’s perfectly fine: I don’t like everything “people” do/say, but that’s who they are and I live with that. Nonetheless, i am a work in progress and with a little long-suffering, I’ll be better and come out as pure gold! Pray for me as I’ll pray for you. .
Welcome to the transformation club partner! Everything will be fine! To what you said in the small print, I think a lot of people need to work on this and I'm working on having a better balance. I'm basically opposite of you, I don't express myself enough. We are here to support you! Welcome partner!
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Welcome to the transformation club partner! Everything will be fine! To what you said in the small print, I think a lot of people need to work on this and I'm working on having a better balance. I'm basically opposite of you, I don't express myself enough. We are here to support you! Welcome partner!
Thanks Bennett!!! Had to use your real name because that just touched me. LOL! I been on the verge of tears allll day! IDK what's wrong, i woke up hurting, and just feeling.. not like my normal cheery self! Then, LaRue almost put me on edge of the boo-whoo face it in a PM.. NOW YOU with the whole, We are here to support you comment. LOL! I'm a lil "emotional" today!!! I dont like this feeling.
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Thanks Bennett!!! Had to use your real name because that just touched me. LOL! I been on the verge of tears allll day! IDK what's wrong, i woke up hurting, and just feeling.. not like my normal cheery self! Then, LaRue almost put me on edge of the boo-whoo face it in a PM.. NOW YOU with the whole, We are here to support you comment. LOL! I'm a lil "emotional" today!!! I dont like this feeling.
No problem (IRT to using real name)! It's ok to feel "emotional". Maybe if more people felt like that people wouldn't be so mean and hateful! Today is just a day of wanting to grow further as a Christian and person in general and God is sending you people who will support you through the transformation! You all are doing that as I"m doing through my transformation process too. Now remember Nique that part of support is accountability. If you slip up, let us know so we can support you in love and press you to move forward. We ain't gonna fuss at ya so don't worry about that!
And that reminds me let me make a confession: I didn't do 30 full minutes of physical activity yesterday. Kind of did about 15 mins....shame on me!
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No problem (IRT to using real name)! It's ok to feel "emotional". Maybe if more people felt like that people wouldn't be so mean and hateful! Today is just a day of wanting to grow further as a Christian and person in general and God is sending you people who will support you through the transformation! You all are doing that as I"m doing through my transformation process too. Now remember Nique that part of support is accountability. If you slip up, let us know so we can support you in love and press you to move forward. We ain't gonna fuss at ya so don't worry about that!
And that reminds me let me make a confession: I didn't do 30 full minutes of physical activity yesterday. Kind of did about 15 mins....shame on me!
Thanks pal!!!! :-*
If your brethern be overtaken in a fault, restore such an one in love.. so........ here's an air hug!!!!! it's ok to miss, just make it up this evening. ;)
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Thanks pal!!!! :-*
If your brethern be overtaken in a fault, restore such an one in love.. so........ here's an air hug!!!!! it's ok to miss, just make it up this evening. ;)
I feel the power of love up in this building.......help me somebody!!!
BTW I'm planning on doing it (doing full 30 mins) either before class or after class....hallelujah!
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I feel the power of love up in this building.......help me somebody!!!
BTW I'm planning on doing it (doing full 30 mins) either before class or after class....hallelujah!
LOL!!!!!!!!! you're silly!!! restoration!!!! LOL
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Attention, please:
This is REQUIRED READING for all THT Club Members! :D :D :D
How I lost 162 lbs in 16 months (http://allday.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/09/24/376117.aspx)
And that's for EVERYONE, not just those whose goal is to lose weight. This story is inspirational on so many levels - primarily because she didn't use any diet or pill or surgery or trainer or plan... she didn't even do the gym. She didn't eliminate chocolate or McDonalds, or toss all her bad habits out the window cold turkey. Turns out, she did the same thing I did when I had to lose my 40 lbs.
It's a great story that shows you can do "it" (whatever your "it" is) YOUR WAY in YOUR TIME by following YOUR OWN plan... as long as you stick to it. The pictures are priceless.
Hello, I?m Jodi, a 41-year-old married mother of three.
I had been overweight since the age of 10 and tried numerous diets for 25 years. Losing a few pounds and then gaining those back plus more was a common occurrence. Add those extra pounds up over 25 years and that equals an obese person. I was at the point of believing that it was truly impossible for me to lose even 10 pounds, not to mention a miracle if I ever lost enough weight to reach my goal. When I read a magazine article or watched a television show that featured an individual who lost an enormous amount of weight, I thought that only happens to ?other people;? it would never happen to me. I had given up hope.
...I?m real, a real person who was overweight for 25 years and lost 162 pounds in 16 months by eating healthy foods, walking once each day and believing in herself! It?s do-able! I did it and so can you!
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Oh.My.Jesus.
Totally Awesome.
Oh My. I declare I will share my story one day. Whooo! I am MO-TI-VATED!
Walking briskly while imagining my house was on fire with my children inside and having to get to them is what kept up my pace. I did this every day, NO EXCUSES! If it was raining, I used an umbrella. If it was cold, I wore a coat. If I was too tired, I simply relaxed when I was finished.
Ouch...she hit me hard there!
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That's a powerful story!
Btw I'm doing my 30 mins of walking as we speak! No water yet but I'm bout to drink some in a few.
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Oh.My.Jesus.
Totally Awesome.
Oh My. I declare I will share my story one day. Whooo! I am MO-TI-VATED!
Ouch...she hit me hard there!
I KNOWWWWWWW right!!!
Ok, let me tell you this... and I promise I'm not bragging or anything.
Yesterday, I decided to skip my workout. So, I went about the rest of my evening... cooked dinner, ate dinner, showered, got dressed for bed, did LGM, FB, and played a little spades... got a little budget stuff done for work, and a little client work done as well. I had just shut the computer down, turned the lights off, and was in a text conversation about to go to sleep, when I thought about it. I had NO VALID REASON to skip my workout. None. I was just being lazy and giving in to the fact that "I didn't feel like it."
I literally got up at 11:00 or so, turned the lights on, and did my workout.
That's how we have to be with whatever our goals are... one of mine is to track my daily expenses, and I'm REALLLLL good for "not feeling like it," or saying I'll just do it at the end of the week. NOT!!! Skipping one time gives you permission to skip twice... and that leads to a habit of skipping, which leads to a return to the former lifestyle.
Rain, sleet, snow, freezing or hot, let's do it!!! NO EXCUSES!!!!
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I KNOWWWWWWW right!!!
Ok, let me tell you this... and I promise I'm not bragging or anything.
Yesterday, I decided to skip my workout. So, I went about the rest of my evening... cooked dinner, ate dinner, showered, got dressed for bed, did LGM, FB, and played a little spades... got a little budget stuff done for work, and a little client work done as well. I had just shut the computer down, turned the lights off, and was in a text conversation about to go to sleep, when I thought about it. I had NO VALID REASON to skip my workout. None. I was just being lazy and giving in to the fact that "I didn't feel like it."
I literally got up at 11:00 or so, turned the lights on, and did my workout.
That's how we have to be with whatever our goals are... one of mine is to track my daily expenses, and I'm REALLLLL good for "not feeling like it," or saying I'll just do it at the end of the week. NOT!!! Skipping one time gives you permission to skip twice... and that leads to a habit of skipping, which leads to a return to the former lifestyle.
Rain, sleet, snow, freezing or hot, let's do it!!! NO EXCUSES!!!!
TESTIFY!!
I don't see it as bragging. When we were in chat on Tuesday, I skipped out because I had to workout. Normally I'd stay long, but I had to get up at 5:30, which gave me about 30 mins to workout and be in bed by 12:00-12:15.
I am quick to say, "Welp, it's raining. No workout for me." Mi Dun, Mi Dun, Mi Dunnnnn with excuses!! :D No more.
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TESTIFY!!
I don't see it as bragging. When we were in chat on Tuesday, I skipped out because I had to workout. Normally I'd stay long, but I had to get up at 5:30, which gave me about 30 mins to workout and be in bed by 12:00-12:15.
I am quick to say, "Welp, it's raining. No workout for me." Mi Dun, Mi Dun, Mi Dunnnnn with excuses!! :D No more.
Amen! I think about that all the time!
BTW just to make an announcement: I am celebrating the one week anniversary of this transformation! I am proud to announce that I have not had a soda AT ALL since last Thursday!!! Thank you Jesus!
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And I just finished my first bottle of water.
(Well, I had a half-bottle this morning, so that's 1.5 for today).
No more water for me. Right now, I need something much stronger.
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And I just finished my first bottle of water.
(Well, I had a half-bottle this morning, so that's 1.5 for today).
No more water for me. Right now, I need something much stronger.
I'm probably gonna feel that way later today or tomorrow. The only other drink I'm drinking for now is fruit punch and maybe cranberry grape juice.
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Craving a mountain dew. Been doing good with cutting out all sodas, so I'ma be strong...
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Craving a mountain dew. Been doing good with cutting out all sodas, so I'ma be strong...
It's been about a year and half since I had sodas. I have been wanting a NuGrape sooooooo bad! I've been wanting one for about 3 months now. :D
BE STRONG Nessa!
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Wow, I just had some Great Value broccoli, the kind that steams in the bag in the microwave. I put some margarine and garlic powder on it, it was awesome! I enjoyed that broccoli as much as I would a QPC from McD's! LOL!!!
And MM04, I'm happy to report victory over sin and shame, I did not have that mountain dew, lol!
I did go on a little snacking craze at the end of the day, though :(
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Wow, I just had some Great Value broccoli, the kind that steams in the bag in the microwave. I put some margarine and garlic powder on it, it was awesome! I enjoyed that broccoli as much as I would a QPC from McD's! LOL!!!
And MM04, I'm happy to report victory over sin and shame, I did not have that mountain dew, lol!
I did go on a little snacking craze at the end of the day, though :(
Snack all you want... as long as you didn't go over your *ahem* calorie limit!!! ;) You DO have one, don't you? ;D Yes, of course you do, it's in your plan... ;D 8)
And I had some broccoli today as well. I had forgotten how much I really do like broccoli. I mean I REALLY like broccoli. :-\
I've slacked a little with my workout. I need a Dr. Ian Smith in my face yelling at me or something... or maybe Jillian from Biggest Loser.
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Things I didn't know I love this much:
Broccoli
Grapes
Grape Juice, lol
String Cheese (ok, I did know I liked that)
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Wow, I just had some Great Value broccoli, the kind that steams in the bag in the microwave. I put some margarine and garlic powder on it, it was awesome! I enjoyed that broccoli as much as I would a QPC from McD's! LOL!!!
Da debil! ::)
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So I just wanted to report back on my week (last week) and weekend.
Last week, I think I did fairly well. I think I did my workout according to plan every day, I drank a lot of water last week, but I can't seem to get the victory over these darn vegetables. LOL!!!
HOWEVER, yesterday I went to the supermarket and bought some fresh broccoli, fresh cabbage, peas, collard greens and sweet potatoes. I meant to buy a bag of salad, but I forgot.
My goal for this week is to achieve the goal I failed to meet the last two weeks LOL! Seriously, with vegetables in the cabinets and fridge, I have no excuse not to eat them. I also bought the Crystal Light stuff to put in my water, and that. stuff. is. sooooooo. good!!!!! Whew!!!
As for my workout, I need to make sure I'm doing everything right. I'm not sure I'm doing my crunches properly. And I may have to give up push-ups for a while until Arthur Itis goes back home.
All in all, I'll give myself a 7 for last week.
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I explained to u how to do it in your thread. Or at least I tried...
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So I just wanted to report back on my week (last week) and weekend.
Last week, I think I did fairly well. I think I did my workout according to plan every day, I drank a lot of water last week, but I can't seem to get the victory over these darn vegetables. LOL!!!
HOWEVER, yesterday I went to the supermarket and bought some fresh broccoli, fresh cabbage, peas, collard greens and sweet potatoes. I meant to buy a bag of salad, but I forgot.
My goal for this week is to achieve the goal I failed to meet the last two weeks LOL! Seriously, with vegetables in the cabinets and fridge, I have no excuse not to eat them. I also bought the Crystal Light stuff to put in my water, and that. stuff. is. sooooooo. good!!!!! Whew!!!
As for my workout, I need to make sure I'm doing everything right. I'm not sure I'm doing my crunches properly. And I may have to give up push-ups for a while until Arthur Itis goes back home.
All in all, I'll give myself a 7 for last week.
Try the Great Value brand drink mix, too. It's BOMB. No calorie. OMG, I swear one of the "red" flavors tastes just like "red" kool-aid, lol. I LOVE the grape, too.
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I'll definitely try the Great Value brand, Ness... but not no red Kool-Aid flavor... LOL. I hate kool-aid, and the red one is my LEAST FAVORITE of all! :-\ :D :D :D
On another note...
Just start shouting!!!!
Okay, so y'all probably don't know that song. It was at the end of Ricky Dillard's last CD (7th Episode, Live in Toronto).
My Tip O' the Day is "just start shouting!"
So tonight, in between sets of lunges, I was all hunched over trying to catch my breath when a good song came on my playlist, "Watch Me Praise Him" by Deitrick Haddon and the Voices of Unity. I started doing a little two-step just to shake my legs out a bit before they gave out on me completely (lol), and the next thing I know, I was dancing all over the place! I danced hard, too... went from stretching, to giving God GREAT praise (and energetic praise, too! LOL)!!! Right after that, Youthful Praise's "Jesus Reigns" came on, and I kept right on dancing!
It wasn't until I collapsed on the couch that I realized I had danced for 10 minutes straight, which was quite a nice little aerobic workout. So, if you don't have the equipment to work out or don't feel like it on a certain day, just start shouting! ;)
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LOL!!! Just start shouting is a good one... I should make a track of the ones I enjoy the most. They be makin' me wanna cut a step at work. Still have joy is a real good one, and Hallelujah by KCS...
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That's a good idea, Ness. I think I'm gonna try that myself.
Hosanna (Kirk) is another good one. And JPK's "Wait on Him" (thanks MM04).
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I'll definitely try the Great Value brand, Ness... but not no red Kool-Aid flavor... LOL. I hate kool-aid, and the red one is my LEAST FAVORITE of all! :-\ :D :D :D
On another note...
Just start shouting!!!!
Okay, so y'all probably don't know that song. It was at the end of Ricky Dillard's last CD (7th Episode, Live in Toronto).
My Tip O' the Day is "just start shouting!"
So tonight, in between sets of lunges, I was all hunched over trying to catch my breath when a good song came on my playlist, "Watch Me Praise Him" by Deitrick Haddon and the Voices of Unity. I started doing a little two-step just to shake my legs out a bit before they gave out on me completely (lol), and the next thing I know, I was dancing all over the place! I danced hard, too... went from stretching, to giving God GREAT praise (and energetic praise, too! LOL)!!! Right after that, Youthful Praise's "Jesus Reigns" came on, and I kept right on dancing!
It wasn't until I collapsed on the couch that I realized I had danced for 10 minutes straight, which was quite a nice little aerobic workout. So, if you don't have the equipment to work out or don't feel like it on a certain day, just start shouting! ;)
Moving to good gospel music is a GREAT workout. I normally do praise breaks. Clark Sisters' Hallelujah, Hezekiah's Praise Break, and a Lemmie Battles one.
I like William Murphy's All Day too. I do more arm/leg exercises with this song.
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My godsons and I also love dancing to Bishop Noel Jones & The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir's "Alright (Hey, Hey, Hey)." It's their reggae tune. It's a great cool-down song because it has a medium tempo calypso beat, but if you go through the whole song with a little two-step or double-step, you'll burn a few calories for sure (and have plenty of fun)... AND add a side of encouraging yourself by singing a line or two of "Hey Hey Hey, He'll make it alright."
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Oh and Tye Tribbett makes great workout videos, btw... lol.
Trying to keep up with GA is exhausting! Those young people are no joke! :-\
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NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!
That's my word for this week.
I'm finding that as I get further into my transformation, it's so easy to find a reason NOT TO work out, not to drink my water, not to eat my stupid vegetables, and not to set aside that hour of Jesus and Me time... it's just so easy to NOT do what I've promised myself I would do. But this week, I'm declaring: NO EXCUSES!
I've also realized that it's so easy to find the time to do things for other people, but when it comes to doing something for me, one of my favorite excuses is that I don't have time.
Anyway, my report for last week: I did pretty well. I guess I'd give myself a B-. I'm doing great with the water (averaging about 2-3 bottles a day, at least one WITHOUT Crystal Light... lol). I skipped a couple of days on my workout, but I made up for it yesterday. I had the best workout yesterday!!!!
Gotta find a way to work those stupid vegetables in... ::)
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NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!
That's my word for this week.
I'm finding that as I get further into my transformation, it's so easy to find a reason NOT TO work out, not to drink my water, not to eat my stupid vegetables, and not to set aside that hour of Jesus and Me time... it's just so easy to NOT do what I've promised myself I would do. But this week, I'm declaring: NO EXCUSES!
Alright now. ;D
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PLAN for Success!!!
I learned a lesson yesterday. Truth is, I already knew it... just like you probably already know it. But sometimes, you need to be reminded... or nudged.
You all know I went to Alabama yesterday for the homegoing service. This morning, my accountability partner checked in to see how I did, and specifically asked about vegetables and water. Grrrr!!! I hate the honor system!!! >:( :-\ :-[ :D :D I had to report that I hadn't eaten any vegetables all day yesterday, nor had I drunk any water. I began to explain why (was on the road, so got breakfast at BK's drive thru; ate lunch at the repast - they served ham and chicken, which I don't eat, string beans, which I don't eat, and rice. So I had rice). Went home, and got on the road two hours later. I stopped at Krystals on the road for dinner). And she said, "you have to plan better."
Good point.
I mean, it's hard to "plan" to bring vegetables with you ::) but since we're accepting NO EXCUSES!!!! then we just have to find a way. I could've bought carrot sticks or celery sticks or grapes (which is no veggie, but it's better than nothing from that food group at all), and a few bottles of water. Shucks, for that matter, I could've used a little willpower and ordered a salad from McDs or Taco Bell instead of the #1 from Krystals. LOL :D
So, the lesson is: we have to PLAN to succeed. Success doesn't just happen, especially not when it comes to efforts to live healthier. We have to plan for it. Plan to exercise, plan to budget and stick to it, plan to balance your checkbook, plan for that road trip. I remember hearing a saying years ago: if you fail to plan, plan to fail.
'nuff said.
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Good stuff.
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I lost 6 lbs. :-\
Not much, but it's something. Trying to lose at least 10 before our 5th Sunday fellowship in November.
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I lost 6 lbs. :-\
Not much, but it's something. Trying to lose at least 10 before our 5th Sunday fellowship in November.
Ok, I'm on a quasi-hiatus for this week, but I HAD TO log-in to respond to this. I just wanted to let you know that this is significant! Congratulations, sis. You should be so proud of yourself!!! That's awesome!
Where are the cheerleaders? **lemme go find my old uniform!** :D :D
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Was just inquiring about you in the CS thread.
:D :D :D
Thanks for the congrats! Even though it's a little amount I feel even more encouraged. ;D
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What an awesome thread! This is my first time clicking on this thread. I assumed it was about helping fat people slim down so i never bothered.
OK my spiritual goals are these:
1) Read at least two chapters of the Bible everyday.
2) Pray formally at least twice a day.
That is it for now. I will see how this week goes and report back later.
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I lost 6 lbs. :-\
Not much, but it's something. Trying to lose at least 10 before our 5th Sunday fellowship in November.
I like watching The Biggest Loser, but I hate the message it sends.
6 lbs is good. Slow, sustained weight loss is healthy. Trying to lose 4 more pounds from now till the end of November is a healthy and attainable goal.
You're doing well!
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I like watching The Biggest Loser, but I hate the message it sends.
6 lbs is good. Slow, sustained weight loss is healthy. Trying to lose 4 more pounds from now till the end of November is a healthy and attainable goal.
You're doing well!
Thanks Incog. I will do that. Thanks for the advice. So 10lbs in a month is not a good goal? I have no expertise in this, just curious.
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Thanks Incog. I will do that. Thanks for the advice. So 10lbs in a month is not a good goal? I have no expertise in this, just curious.
I think that's a VERY ambitious goal. I'd shoot for no more than 8 lbs in a month, which is roughly 2 lbs a week.
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Perfect!!!
<-- lost 2lbs last week...
William (LL) and i are accountability partners (as of this week... started today)... we check in with each other! LOL! but it's cool and encouraginf when someone's partnering with ya! ;)
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I think that's a VERY ambitious goal. I'd shoot for no more than 8 lbs in a month, which is roughly 2 lbs a week.
Cool Beans. Thankies!
Perfect!!!
<-- lost 2lbs last week...
William (LL) and i are accountability partners (as of this week... started today)... we check in with each other! LOL! but it's cool and encouraginf when someone's partnering with ya! ;)
Neat! And congrats on the 2lbs! How is LL doing?
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Cool Beans. Thankies!
Neat! And congrats on the 2lbs! How is LL doing?
Thanks hun! :-*
I think LL has not lost any yet... I started last week alone.. but this week, he's eating better (breakfast, lunch and dinner) but he is also going to do a work out (30 minutes) that consists of push ups, crunches and stair climbing! LOL! We were talkin about Colon Cleanses and Body wraps... I think he's gunna do well.. he seems SERIOUS! LOL! more so than me. lol
We are both trying to drop 30. You wanna join in?
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Thanks hun! :-*
I think LL has not lost any yet... I started last week alone.. but this week, he's eating better (breakfast, lunch and dinner) but he is also going to do a work out (30 minutes) that consists of push ups, crunches and stair climbing! LOL! We were talkin about Colon Cleanses and Body wraps... I think he's gunna do well.. he seems SERIOUS! LOL! more so than me. lol
We are both trying to drop 30. You wanna join in?
Goodness. Push ups. LOL. Intense.
I so wanna try a colon cleanse, but it scares me. I was told to get one, because it's healthy. IDK though. What is a body wrap?
30 lbs is nice and sure I'll join in.
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Goodness. Push ups. LOL. Intense.
I so wanna try a colon cleanse, but it scares me. I was told to get one, because it's healthy. IDK though. What is a body wrap?
30 lbs is nice and sure I'll join in.
Yeah, if it werent for that excercise ball i would not be able to push nothin up! LOL! I'm doing hip hop abs every day this week and hiting the gym next week. AND the suana!
I'm scared too of those cleanses... a body wrap is when you get wrapped up in plastic i think, but they spray you with something to extract dead weight/water you sit in the suana with it for 20 minutes.. befitandslim.com. my mom got one on Saturday.. she's already thin, but she wanted to tone her tum. you can loose 2 - 20 inches from your body. I wanna try it! if anything, it comes with a massage... never had one of those. lol
K... I'll let William know you're on board... YAY TEAM 30!!!!!!! LOL!
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Ok so how are the saints doing???
I brought this up for two reasons. The first is that I really just wanted to check on everyone, and report my own progress (or lack thereof). I'm finding that when we get quiet about our transformation, we're either slipping or about to slip. So let's keep encouraging one another, checking on one another, and being accountable.
I have definitely backslidden, but after my experience today, I'm getting back in the saddle immediately.
That brings me to the second reason I brought this thread back up. I have a story to tell about a life-changing experience I had today, which pretty much FORCES me to get back on the saddle. It's not a really dramatic story, but I'm pretty upset about it and I want to share it in case it motivates someone. But, I'm not comfortable enough to share it openly yet... lol... so I'm going to e-mail it to those of you whose e-mail addresses I have (Nessa and MM04). If anyone else would like to read my brief story, PM me your e-mail address and I'll forward it to you.
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Guess what?!
It took me a while to start this... but I started exercising, and drinking water (been doing that though). And I've been EATING! Haven't had ice cream in a while! BUT my mom bought some Breyers Oreo Cookies and Creme ice cream! Lawwdd... yeah, I ate most of it. But hey, I haven't had it in months! :-\
Umm... yeah, thats about it!
For now..... ;)
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Ok so how are the saints doing???
I brought this up for two reasons. The first is that I really just wanted to check on everyone, and report my own progress (or lack thereof). I'm finding that when we get quiet about our transformation, we're either slipping or about to slip. So let's keep encouraging one another, checking on one another, and being accountable.
I have definitely backslidden, but after my experience today, I'm getting back in the saddle immediately.
That brings me to the second reason I brought this thread back up. I have a story to tell about a life-changing experience I had today, which pretty much FORCES me to get back on the saddle. It's not a really dramatic story, but I'm pretty upset about it and I want to share it in case it motivates someone. But, I'm not comfortable enough to share it openly yet... lol... so I'm going to e-mail it to those of you whose e-mail addresses I have (Nessa and MM04). If anyone else would like to read my brief story, PM me your e-mail address and I'll forward it to you.
I never did read this story. I'll have to go find it. I saw it on my phone, but was in the middle of something, then I forgot about it.
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I never did read this story. I'll have to go find it. I saw it on my phone, but was in the middle of something, then I forgot about it.
I havent seen it either!
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I havent seen it either!
You didn't say you wanted to read it... lol.
I'll forward it now ("now" meaning if I don't forget between the time I hit "post" and the time I make it to Yahoo! Mail). ;D
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You didn't say you wanted to read it... lol.
I'll forward it now ("now" meaning if I don't forget between the time I hit "post" and the time I make it to Yahoo! Mail). ;D
I'm just now seeing it thats why! Doe doe!
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Well, I just want to report that I'm doing a lot better. I can't remember the last time I *didn't* drink water. I'm drinking it every day, on average about 3 bottles a day. Really the only beverages I consume are coffee and water.
I've also started eating vegetables at least one serving per day. I know that's not nearly enough (USDA recommends 3-5 servings a day), but it's a lot better than the 1 per month I've been eating for years... lol.
I still look for opportunities to exercise (like parking further from the door, taking the stairs instead of the escalator/elevator). And I'm resuming my workout today.
I fell off the saddle, but I'm back. :)
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I'm just now seeing it thats why! Doe doe!
A Deer. A female Deer.
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A Deer. A female Deer.
Ray, a drop of golden sunnnnnnnnnnnn!!!
(I LOVVVE that song!!!)
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We use to sing that for warm-ups in concert chorus.
The Solfege I think thats how you spell it. lol
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Ray, a drop of golden sunnnnnnnnnnnn!!!
(I LOVVVE that song!!!)
I was going to quote the next line of the song, but I've been advised that doing so may result in the revocation of my Man Card. :(
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I was going to quote the next line of the song, but I've been advised that doing so may result in the revocation of my Man Card. :(
:D
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I was going to quote the next line of the song, but I've been advised that doing so may result in the revocation of my Man Card. :(
Yeah, that is a bit girly. :-\
:D :D :D
I'll sing it for you...
Me. A name I call myself.
Far, a long, long way to runnnnnnn.
Sew, a needle pulling threaaaaad.
La, a note to follow sewwwwwww.
Tea, a drink with jam and breeeeaaaaad.
That will bring us back to doe-oh-oh-oh.
;D
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Yeah, that is a bit girly. :-\
:D :D :D
I'll sing it for you...
Me. A name I call myself.
Far, a long, long way to runnnnnnn.
Sew, a needle pulling threaaaaad.
La, a note to follow sewwwwwww.
Tea, a drink with jam and breeeeaaaaad.
That will bring us back to doe-oh-oh-oh.
;D
Oh really? I thought it was....
Do A dear, a female dear
Re a drop of golden suuuunnn
Me a name a call myself
Fa a long long way to ruuuunnnn
So a needle pulling threeaddd
La a note to follow soooo
Ti I drink with jam and breeeaadd
That would bring us back to Do!
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Oh really? I thought it was....
Do A dear, a female dear
Re a drop of golden suuuunnn
Me a name a call myself
Fa a long long way to ruuuunnnn
So a needle pulling threeaddd
La a note to follow soooo
Ti I drink with jam and breeeaadd
That would bring us back to Do!
Ummmm... other than the spelling, what did you change??
The "notes" are do re mi fa so la ti do.
But the words are doe, ray, me, far, sew, la, tea, doe.
(And deer is spelled d-e-e-r, not d-e-a-r. ;))
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Ummmm... other than the spelling, what did you change??
The "notes" are do re mi fa so la ti do.
But the words are doe, ray, me, far, sew, la, tea, doe.
(And deer is spelled d-e-e-r, not d-e-a-r. ;))
And you should know by now that I love to mess with you! ;) ;D
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Oh really? I thought it was....
Do A dear, a female dear
Re a drop of golden suuuunnn
Me a name a call myself
Fa a long long way to ruuuunnnn
So a needle pulling threeaddd
La a note to follow soooo
Ti I drink with jam and breeeaadd
That would bring us back to Do!
What yall having a little musical up in here?? :D
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What yall having a little musical up in here?? :D
Sure! Care to join?
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It's mighty quiet in here... what y'all been up to?
****crickets****
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It's mighty quiet in here... what y'all been up to?
****crickets****
I will begin my first paying gig this week, and I don't know what I'm going to do.
I used to go to the gym on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, but this church I'll be playing for rehearses on Tuesdays and has church on Saturday (Adventist).
This is besides the P&W and choir rehearsals for my home church. I've also been practicing more lately.
I have an Eliptical, a Treadmill, and a Power Tower at home, but it's no substitute for the gym.
If I was a single man, I'd go to the gym on Monday and Thursday, but I'm already away so much. I can't neglect my family.
There just aren't enough hours in the day. :(
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I will begin my first paying gig this week, and I don't know what I'm going to do.
I used to go to the gym on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, but this church I'll be playing for rehearses on Tuesdays and has church on Saturday (Adventist).
This is besides the P&W and choir rehearsals for my home church. I've also been practicing more lately.
I have an Eliptical, a Treadmill, and a Power Tower at home, but it's no substitute for the gym.
If I was a single man, I'd go to the gym on Monday and Thursday, but I'm already away so much. I can't neglect my family.
There just aren't enough hours in the day. :(
Ok so first, congrats on the paying gig!!! To God be the glory!
It might take some getting used to at first, but you could still go to the gym on Saturdays after service. Adventists aren't like Apostolics... lol. They're in and out - usually done in 2 hours or less. ;D And your Thursdays are still open for the gym (or if you want to stay home that day since you're now gone on Tuesdays, you can do the work out at home. Even though it's not the same, it's better than nothing. :-\ And it's only one day...).
As for me, I'm drinking water as I type this.
Spiritually, I've definitely slipped here and there. I'm not praying or studying the way I used to, but that's finna change. Financially, I just can't seem to get this shopping monkey off my back, but I'm working on some things for this month and next month that will push me a little closer to my goal. Physically... *sigh*
I'm still drinking water a lot (at least 2-3 bottles a day, usually without the Crystal Light). CHECK PLUS!
I'm pretty much eating one serving of vegetables every day, for the most part. CHECK!
I'm also taking multi-vitamins once a day. CHECK PLUS!!
I've completely stopped my workout. *sigh*
I'm going to resume working out... but my accountability partner ain't helping me... lol. ::) :P :'( :D
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Adventists aren't like Apostolics... lol. They're in and out - usually done in 2 hours or less. ;D
Not THESE Adventists. I was told their service starts at 9:30 and ends around 2.
>:(
I have no plans for Monday and Thursday, but I can't leave off practice and I have to spend time for my wife and daughter. :(
Congrats on keeping up your good eating habits. Health is 80% diet and 20% exercise.
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Ok so first, congrats on the paying gig!!! To God be the glory!
It might take some getting used to at first, but you could still go to the gym on Saturdays after service. Adventists aren't like Apostolics... lol. They're in and out - usually done in 2 hours or less. ;D And your Thursdays are still open for the gym (or if you want to stay home that day since you're now gone on Tuesdays, you can do the work out at home. Even though it's not the same, it's better than nothing. :-\ And it's only one day...).
As for me, I'm drinking water as I type this.
Spiritually, I've definitely slipped here and there. I'm not praying or studying the way I used to, but that's finna change. Financially, I just can't seem to get this shopping monkey off my back, but I'm working on some things for this month and next month that will push me a little closer to my goal. Physically... *sigh*
I'm still drinking water a lot (at least 2-3 bottles a day, usually without the Crystal Light). CHECK PLUS!
I'm pretty much eating one serving of vegetables every day, for the most part. CHECK!
I'm also taking multi-vitamins once a day. CHECK PLUS!!
I've completely stopped my workout. *sigh*
I'm going to resume working out... but my accountability partner ain't helping me... lol. ::) :P :'( :D
Who's that? What a loser...
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Ummm no soda in about 5 weeks.
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Not THESE Adventists. I was told their service starts at 9:30 and ends around 2.
>:(
I have no plans for Monday and Thursday, but I can't leave off practice and I have to spend time for my wife and daughter. :(
Congrats on keeping up your good eating habits. Health is 80% diet and 20% exercise.
WHAT IN THE WORLD???? Are you sure they're Adventists or are you just calling them that because they're Sabbatarian? A 4-hour service sounds more like 7th Day Church of God or 7th Day Holiness or something... on a slightly related note, my homegirl's former church used to have service until sunset... so in the summer time, they didn't get out until 8:30ish. Sabbath School started at 10:00a, Sabbath Dinner was at noon, and service began at 1:00p. She went there for FIVE YEARS!!! :o She left when the pastor died, but they still have services until sunset. Couldn't be me.
Anyway, thanks on the congrats. That motivated me a little bit. I think I might do some lunges tonight. ;D
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SO......
It's been 5 days since I had NO PORK, BEEF, OR POULTRY! Yesterday was pretty rough but it was over within 10 minutes. I really don't digest meat well, so I decided to eliminate meat. Milk and cheese too. I WILL however eat only shrimp and eggs. Eggs for my protein. I drink ALOT of water. I am REALLY liking this....so far. ;D
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SO......
It's been 5 days since I had NO PORK, BEEF, OR POULTRY! Yesterday was pretty rough but it was over within 10 minutes. I really don't digest meat well, so I decided to eliminate meat. Milk and cheese too. I WILL however eat only shrimp and eggs. Eggs for my protein. I drink ALOT of water. I am REALLY liking this....so far. ;D
You can also go to GNC and get a protein powder. The Banana Cream flavor from Optimum Nutrition is heaven in a cup. :)
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You can also go to GNC and get a protein powder. The Banana Cream flavor from Optimum Nutrition is heaven in a cup. :)
Oooohh I've been looking for some kinda protein supplement. I may have to try it. I'm on their site now. Have you heard of any protein pills?
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Oooohh I've been looking for some kinda protein supplement. I may have to try it. I'm on their site now. Have you heard of any protein pills?
Never heard of Protein pills. Nuts are a good source of protein also.
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RJ, how's the 7th Day gig going?
Congrats, MM04!!! I'm proud of you.
Well, I fell off the wagon. But I'm going to get back on this week. The good news is that the water consumption has become a bit of a habit now, so I'm still drinking at least one bottle a day (which equals 3 glasses), sometimes 2 or 3. I'm doing a lot better with the vegetables, usually eating at least one serving per day. I'm trying to make a habit of getting the dollar menu side salad from McDonalds when I want a snack, and I try to find ways to incorporate a vegetable into whatever pasta, rice, or potato dish I'm eating. Even with those efforts, I'm still not 100% at my goal of eating at least one serving of veggies per day. I think right now, I have a serving about 4-6 days a week.
I'm taking a multi-vitamin just about every day (sometimes, I skip it because the pill is way too big for me and it makes me gag or vomit and I hate that feeling).
I'm going to resume my exercise routine as soon as I get some energy back. I'm on a consecration which includes no caffeine, and it is really taking a toll on me. I've slept an average of 10-12 hours a day/night since it started. Hopefully, my body will adjust in the next few days and I'll be able to carry on with life. As for now, I go to bed as soon as I get in the door, way too sleepy to be working out.
I can't do powdered drinks, but I'm going to try some eggs to add protein to my diet while on this fast. I'm really trying to live healthy from here on out.
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I'm really trying to live healthy from here on out.
Makes two of us. Before Christmas, I bought a Weider Home gym. I didn't use it much before the holidays, but since New Years day, I haven't missed a day. Combine the exercise with the Daniel fast that my church is on, and I'm already losing weight. I'm looking forward to regaining the old energy levels and stamina.
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RJ, how's the 7th Day gig going?
Congrats, MM04!!! I'm proud of you.
Well, I fell off the wagon. But I'm going to get back on this week. The good news is that the water consumption has become a bit of a habit now, so I'm still drinking at least one bottle a day (which equals 3 glasses), sometimes 2 or 3. I'm doing a lot better with the vegetables, usually eating at least one serving per day. I'm trying to make a habit of getting the dollar menu side salad from McDonalds when I want a snack, and I try to find ways to incorporate a vegetable into whatever pasta, rice, or potato dish I'm eating. Even with those efforts, I'm still not 100% at my goal of eating at least one serving of veggies per day. I think right now, I have a serving about 4-6 days a week.
I'm taking a multi-vitamin just about every day (sometimes, I skip it because the pill is way too big for me and it makes me gag or vomit and I hate that feeling).
I'm going to resume my exercise routine as soon as I get some energy back. I'm on a consecration which includes no caffeine, and it is really taking a toll on me. I've slept an average of 10-12 hours a day/night since it started. Hopefully, my body will adjust in the next few days and I'll be able to carry on with life. As for now, I go to bed as soon as I get in the door, way too sleepy to be working out.
I can't do powdered drinks, but I'm going to try some eggs to add protein to my diet while on this fast. I'm really trying to live healthy from here on out.
I bet if you force yourself to eat a apple for a few days you will start to eat crave more fruit. Why take a whole multivitamin. Break it. Your body is not going to absorb it all anyway. Usually good multivitamins have way over the daily allowance.
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RJ, how's the 7th Day gig going?
Congrats, MM04!!! I'm proud of you.
Well, I fell off the wagon. But I'm going to get back on this week. The good news is that the water consumption has become a bit of a habit now, so I'm still drinking at least one bottle a day (which equals 3 glasses), sometimes 2 or 3. I'm doing a lot better with the vegetables, usually eating at least one serving per day. I'm trying to make a habit of getting the dollar menu side salad from McDonalds when I want a snack, and I try to find ways to incorporate a vegetable into whatever pasta, rice, or potato dish I'm eating. Even with those efforts, I'm still not 100% at my goal of eating at least one serving of veggies per day. I think right now, I have a serving about 4-6 days a week.
I'm taking a multi-vitamin just about every day (sometimes, I skip it because the pill is way too big for me and it makes me gag or vomit and I hate that feeling).
I'm going to resume my exercise routine as soon as I get some energy back. I'm on a consecration which includes no caffeine, and it is really taking a toll on me. I've slept an average of 10-12 hours a day/night since it started. Hopefully, my body will adjust in the next few days and I'll be able to carry on with life. As for now, I go to bed as soon as I get in the door, way too sleepy to be working out.
I can't do powdered drinks, but I'm going to try some eggs to add protein to my diet while on this fast. I'm really trying to live healthy from here on out.
Thanks!!! I feel pretty good. I'm really shocking myself....
IRT to the eggs...I made some AWESOME deviled eggs last night. They really help as protein. I also had caesar salad a hour later.
Makes two of us. Before Christmas, I bought a Weider Home gym. I didn't use it much before the holidays, but since New Years day, I haven't missed a day. Combine the exercise with the Daniel fast that my church is on, and I'm already losing weight. I'm looking forward to regaining the old energy levels and stamina.
AWESOME!!!! Keep it up!
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RJ, how's the 7th Day gig going?
I like how you randomly threw that in. :D
It's different. They do a LOT of hymns. Those rare, obscure, limited edition hymns.
Still it's nice. :)
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Makes two of us. Before Christmas, I bought a Weider Home gym. I didn't use it much before the holidays, but since New Years day, I haven't missed a day. Combine the exercise with the Daniel fast that my church is on, and I'm already losing weight. I'm looking forward to regaining the old energy levels and stamina.
Yeah, me too. :-[
Thanks to the help of a friend, I had gained about 10 lbs, but over the last week or two, I've pretty much lost it all. I'm thinking about getting back on a pill I used to take that helped me gain significantly.
Thanks!!! I feel pretty good. I'm really shocking myself....
IRT to the eggs...I made some AWESOME deviled eggs last night. They really help as protein. I also had caesar salad a hour later.
I make good deviled eggs too! LOL! I LOVVVVE deviled eggs. I think I'm going to start boiling two eggs every morning and eating them with my breakfast. I love boiled eggs, so it's just a matter of getting up 5 minutes earlier and remembering why. LOL :D
I bet if you force yourself to eat a apple for a few days you will start to eat crave more fruit. Why take a whole multivitamin. Break it. Your body is not going to absorb it all anyway. Usually good multivitamins have way over the daily allowance.
I eat apples quite frequently. Fruit isn't my problem at all. I love fruit! I just ate a whole pint of raspberries the other day, and wanted more when I was done... lol. I just hate the green stuff. :-[
I don't like breaking the vitamins because when they are broken like that, they make you taste it even more... and I hate the taste. :-[
I like how you randomly threw that in. :D
It's different. They do a LOT of hymns. Those rare, obscure, limited edition hymns.
Still it's nice. :)
;D Yeah, they call me the Queen of Random. :D :D :D
Yeah, SDA is where I learned my all-time favorite hymn "Does Jesus Care?" I had never heard it before, a friend of mine was doing the music for his friend who was recording a CD. They couldn't believe I had never heard that hymn before... lol. She did a remake of Does Jesus Care and had me to' up in the rehearsal... it's been my fave ever since. Anyway, yeah... they do a lot of obscure "limited edition" hymns. :D
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Get up five minutes earlier and remember why... SMH...
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Well as of tomorrow, I'm cutting out all meats. If and when I get that super urge to eat meat, I'll eat a piece of skinless chicken breast. I'll be eating a lot of vegetables and fruits. I have a workout accountability partner now which is very much needed and a friend who has already started eating healthier.
My mind is made up. I'm excited about it and for the first time in my life I'm so serious about this and have a good feeling that I can do it :)
I'll keep you guys posted :)
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Well as of tomorrow, I'm cutting out all meats. If and when I get that super urge to eat meat, I'll eat a piece of skinless chicken breast. I'll be eating a lot of vegetables and fruits. I have a workout accountability partner now which is very much needed and a friend who has already started eating healthier.
My mind is made up. I'm excited about it and for the first time in my life I'm so serious about this and have a good feeling that I can do it :)
I'll keep you guys posted :)
YAYYYY! I'll be praying for you.
My 3rd day was HORRIBLE!!! LAWD!! I was like bump this! I went through though.
But I feel great now and I feel like I'm challenging myself. It's been a week now. No meat at all. I even feel lighter.
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Why the move away from meat? ?/?
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Why the move away from meat? ?/?
For ME...I don't digest it well at.all. I've even eaten half of a burger...and it still bugs me. You may not know but I have GERD and acid reflux. I have tried EVERYTHING. Cutting back, cutting out certain foods. After a week of no meat...I have yet to have any kind of reflux. Not saying meat is what caused it. I'd much rather cut out meat than to deal with the pain and regurgitation that reflux brings.
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For ME...I don't digest it well at.all. I've even eaten half of a burger...and it still bugs me. You may not know but I have GERD and acid reflux. I have tried EVERYTHING. Cutting back, cutting out certain foods. After a week of no meat...I have yet to have any kind of reflux. Not saying meat is what caused it. I'd much rather cut out meat than to deal with the pain and regurgitation that reflux brings.
Ok. The decision makes perfect sense for you then.
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Why the move away from meat? ?/?
Not for good skizo. I'm actually trying something a friend of mine has been doing the past couple of weeks and also my brother. I've been dealing with some female issues and they said that cutting out meats, fried foods, the soda etc. will help me out a lot. What the doctors been doing hasn't worked in the past 3 years so I figured I'd give this a try. It won't hurt to try it. I just want to overall eat healthier and be healthier. I'll be in the gym starting Monday too :) Transformation here I COME!!! :D
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Not for good skizo. I'm actually trying something a friend of mine has been doing the past couple of weeks and also my brother. I've been dealing with some female issues and they said that cutting out meats, fried foods, the soda etc. will help me out a lot. What the doctors been doing hasn't worked in the past 3 years so I figured I'd give this a try. It won't hurt to try it. I just want to overall eat healthier and be healthier. I'll be in the gym starting Monday too :) Transformation here I COME!!! :D
"They" being the doctors?
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I've been eating more fruit and veggies. I started drinking unsweetened tea. I'm cravings for sweets are nit as strong since I've been eating fruit again. I made a big pot of homemade vegetable soup. I'm going to make more soups this week. I will freeze of them for next week.
MM04 have you tried eating the yogurt with probiotic? It's supposed to correct disgestion. I've figured out for me eating too much bread, rice and meat kinda slows things up. :D Also makes you feel bloated. I've been eating somewhat healthier. I've cut back portion sizes. I may eat a large at one meal. I noticed that I'm hungry after work when I eat smaller breakfast and lunch. Normally I eat three meals even though after breakfast I'm not so hungry. Too much grits will get you. :)
I was getting heartburn a few weeks back not sure why. It maybe the sodas. I crave soda in the winter for what ever reason.
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Not for good skizo. I'm actually trying something a friend of mine has been doing the past couple of weeks and also my brother. I've been dealing with some female issues and they said that cutting out meats, fried foods, the soda etc. will help me out a lot. What the doctors been doing hasn't worked in the past 3 years so I figured I'd give this a try. It won't hurt to try it. I just want to overall eat healthier and be healthier. I'll be in the gym starting Monday too :) Transformation here I COME!!! :D
I've actually heard or read that somewhere before.
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"They" being the doctors?
Well let me rephrase what I said lol, Doctors have been giving me certain pills that haven't worked. One doctor suggested that I change up my eating habits by cutting out the things that I mentioned and working out more. My coworker who has been doing this for the past 3 weeks has a lot of the same issues I've been dealing with and she suggested it to me as well...it's worth trying :)
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-5 :)
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Well let me rephrase what I said lol, Doctors have been giving me certain pills that haven't worked. One doctor suggested that I change up my eating habits by cutting out the things that I mentioned and working out more. My coworker who has been doing this for the past 3 weeks has a lot of the same issues I've been dealing with and she suggested it to me as well...it's worth trying :)
Ok. I guess the decision makes sense for the both of you. Alright, carry on. ;D
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The past few weeks I have been successful at controling the amount of processed sugar I consume. When I get that urge to eat a bunch of sweets or drink sugary drinks I replaced it with a piece of fruit or I buy a fruit juice. Looks like this is really going to work. I did see some huge macadamia nut cookies at a gas station. I started to buy three but made myself buy one. :) Normally I eat sweets everyday but that urge has drastically decreased. I also cut back on my water consumption I think I drink too much in one sitting. Now I just got to get myself to exercise. :)
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Subtle change works. :) The minor changes I have made have switched my diet somewhat. I'm at outback. I got a burger and salad. I was about to get the sweet venture trio dessert and take some home but soon after I ate the burger my sweet tooth has gone away. Fruit juice, water ad sweetened tea with lemon does wonders. I'm almost sure I've lost weight eventhough I have not been exercising.
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The past few weeks I have been successful at controling the amount of processed sugar I consume. When I get that urge to eat a bunch of sweets or drink sugary drinks I replaced it with a piece of fruit or I buy a fruit juice. Looks like this is really going to work. I did see some huge macadamia nut cookies at a gas station. I started to buy three but made myself buy one. :) Normally I eat sweets everyday but that urge has drastically decreased. I also cut back on my water consumption I think I drink too much in one sitting. Now I just got to get myself to exercise. :)
Fruit Juice contains a lot of sugar as well
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Fruit Juice contains a lot of sugar as well
Natural fruit sugar is better still than the processed. Plus I'm not drinking the juice like water. Too much juice can be bad.
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I would advise anyone to get some kind of high quality herbal detox. I've been on a 21 day cleanse and there is definitely a difference in the way my body has been acting. Hope this solves the gray hair issue. :)
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I would advise anyone to get some kind of high quality herbal detox. I've been on a 21 day cleanse and there is definitely a difference in the way my body has been acting. Hope this solves the gray hair issue. :)
If it doesn't, Clairol will. :D :D :D
Soooooooooooooooo... how's everybody doing with their transformation?
I'm doing GREAT with my finances. Hallelujah to God for that! I would give myself a 7 out of 10 (gotta get out of the mindset that 75% off at Dillard's is a good reason to dip into my savings). :-\ :-[ ;D :D
I'm doing okay with my spiritual goals. I guess I'd take a 6 out of 10. There were some specific steps I wanted to take that I haven't yet done. I was hoping to be in the A-, B+ range, but uhhh... not quite. However, I have made quite a few changes and passed a few tests, glory to God.
Physically, I'd give myself a 6 out of 10. I'm doing great with my water. I'm drinking more than I ever have in my entire life (averaging about a bottle a day). I'm not doing that great with the vegetables. I'm trying so hard to include at least one veggie a day, but it's kinda difficult when that's just not a part of my lifestyle. I would say I probably have 1 or 2 a week, currently. :-[ However, I'm taking my multi-vitamins pretty regularly. Kinda slacked off with the exercise regimen a little, but I get it in in different ways so it probably balances out. ;D
Overall, I'm reassessing my goals tonight because I really want to do better and I'm trying to take this really seriously. Forming new habits is pretty difficult.
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If you are not eating but 1 veggie I'm wondering what your are eating. It's easy to eat veggies. Put alot on a sandwich. Eat an apple a day or every two days. Eat soups and chillis. I make myself eat veggies cooked in the cafeteria at the job. I had butter beans and collards with a tuna fish sandwich that had lettuce and tomato with pickle. ;D Not what I wanted but I needed it. Stuffed myself at redbowl last night. :)
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For one, I'm a huge fan of starch. If it wasn't for this conviction, I could live the rest of my life on just starch and summer fruit. I would never have to touch a vegetable, and although I like meat on occasion, I could definitely do without it.
Secondly, I'm very finicky. Yesterday, I joined some co-workers for lunch (huge accomplishment, btw... yayyyy me!!!). I had meatloaf, mashed potatoes and collard greens. The greens were extremely mushy and chopped really small. I think they were canned and overcooked, which equates to GROSS. I ate one bite and threw the rest out.
Honestly, I could list a zillion reasons that I don't eat enough vegetables, but really what it all comes down to is failure to prepare. I could put some peas, salad, greens, broccoli, or cabbage in a tupperware container every day and bring it with me to work. The problem is, I don't do it... *shrug* I'll go to the cafeteria at work, and they'll have a veggie I don't eat, so I just skip the veggie for the day. I don't eat sandwiches often. On the rare occasion that I crave a sandwich, I don't like a bunch of stuff on it. It's either going to be salami, cheese, and mustard or egg salad (which I just got into a few weeks ago). I don't put lettuce and stuff on my sandwiches.
I'm just finicky and I don't like veggies in the first place.
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It really amazes me how alike we are when it comes to certaint things. And I find that rather disturbing, scary even. :-\ I'm kidding. Who wouldn't wanna be like me??? LOL.
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It really amazes me how alike we are when it comes to certaint things. And I find that rather disturbing, scary even. :-\ I'm kidding. Who wouldn't wanna be like me??? LOL.
You know what really amazes me? How you insist on putting a "t" at the end of certain after I've told you a hundred fifty-leven times that there is no "t" at the end of that word!!!! LOL!!! :D :D
And yes, you are very much like me. You should be thanking the Lord upon every remembrance. 8)
:D :D :D :D
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Well... Thats how I wanna spell it. LOL I have the slightest idea why I do that. It just looks better that way. My friend spells cute... Cutte *shrug* LOL Wait no, thats how she spells cutie. LOL.
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Ummm can anyone see my post? I can't see it from my phone. Not this post or the one where I replied to Rue. I posted something after that...
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I've lost 40 pounds since last June, and my goal is to lose another 30. I am really not doing too much except not eating so much fried foods, and drinking TONS of water. I walk 2 miles a day, rain, sleet or snow. So far, it works for me.
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Checking in....
Nessa, Churchy, MM04... how are you all doing with your goals and progress?
Although I'm better than I was before this began, I'm still nowhere near where I wanted to be. I have definitely lost my excitement (as I knew I would eventually), so I've slacked here and there, but a lot of the changes did stick.
1. I drink more water now. I don't drink two or more bottles every day, but before I started this transformation, I may have had a bottle of water every month or even every other month. Now, I drink at least one every day.
2. I eat more vegetables now. Before the transformation, I had vegetables about twice a month. Now, I still don't eat 5 servings of veggies and fruits every day, as I'm supposed to. But I do make conscious efforts to incorporate vegetables into my diet wherever possible. I add vegetables to dishes I wouldn't otherwise add vegetables to. And I buy fruit each time I go grocery shopping. When I eat out, instead of getting my regular two sides, I make a habit of getting a vegetable along with one of my preferred sides.
3. I haven't done my exercise routine in a while, but I park at the back of the garage at work and walk up the hill to the next level to get to the elevator. In the evening, I get off the elevator downstairs, and walk up the hill one level to my car. I also park far from the door at stores so I can walk a little extra, and I still take the stairs as often as I can.
So... I'm better, but not as good as I wanna be. I'm a work in progress. ;D
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I'm just starting my transformation. I haven't eaten fast food in 4 days and I've lost about 3 lbs. I could easily eat out over 16 times a week, but now I'm eating bananas or oatmeal for breakfast, continuing to eat "smart ones" frozen meals for lunch and I kinda cheat at dinner with frozen chicken wings or a salami and cheese sandwich. I also try to drink a bottle of water everyday and hopefully get up to 4 a day. I've cut out soda, but now I guess I shouldnt be drinking snapple either :( This should save me a ton of money too.
Yesterday I started walking, did a mile. I hope to do that everyday and add a 1/4 mile every other day. until I'm walking for 45 minutes at least 5 days a week. I'll probably start working out with my dad on the total gym, he's been bugging me about that for a minute.
Pray for me yall.
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I'll be praying for you, U13.
I still need help with my abs in a major way. I keep hearing that walking/running does wonders for your abs, but I can't afford to burn calories and drop pounds, so I'm not sure what to do. Crunches are my enemy, so that's not an option.
I think the workout with your dad will be awesome. And yeah, if I were you, I'd try to drop the Snapple, or at least limit it to once a week or so. Drink more water, and if you have to have some "flavor" try the Crystal Light thingies.
My cousin that I just met lost 5 lbs in the past week just from stopping her emotional eating. She said that she decided to only eat/snack when she is hungry, not just when she's bored, upset, happy, or nervous... so she lost 5 lbs in the first week of that. I'm so proud of her!
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I'll be praying for you, U13.
I still need help with my abs in a major way. I keep hearing that walking/running does wonders for your abs, but I can't afford to burn calories and drop pounds, so I'm not sure what to do. Crunches are my enemy, so that's not an option.
I think the workout with your dad will be awesome. And yeah, if I were you, I'd try to drop the Snapple, or at least limit it to once a week or so. Drink more water, and if you have to have some "flavor" try the Crystal Light thingies.
My cousin that I just met lost 5 lbs in the past week just from stopping her emotional eating. She said that she decided to only eat/snack when she is hungry, not just when she's bored, upset, happy, or nervous... so she lost 5 lbs in the first week of that. I'm so proud of her!
Whats so bad about crunches? Get the ab roller. :D
Yeah, I have a whole case left, so once thats done I might try the diet snapple...though I hate diet drinks.
Also since cutting out fast food, I have so much energy. Usually I'm falling asleep at work, but I havent even been tired the past couple of days.
as for emotional eating...I dont think that was me, I just ate to eat. :-\
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I'm just starting my transformation. I haven't eaten fast food in 4 days and I've lost about 3 lbs.
Yesterday I started walking, did a mile.
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Outstanding.
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Checking in....
Nessa, Churchy, MM04... how are you all doing with your goals and progress?
Ummmm....I'm drinking lots of water. Still no sodas. Going on 3 years. Eating habits....slowly but surely. My portion sizing is working out great. Eating more salad. Still eating junk food though.
My dad bought a 2 new ab machines. I use them because they are fun. That's the only exercise I've been getting. :-\
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Outstanding.
Thanks man. I lost another pound today.....dont know how much of it is actual fat though :-\
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Water, Water, and more Water is the key.
Wednesday the 9th is when I stopped drinking juice. I've been drinking water every time I get thirsty. Saturday is the only day I allow myself to drink 100% juice or sweet tea. I even went to IHOP and ordered water.
I have more energy and my skin is really clear and glowy(sp?) I wake up easier in the mornings. IDK if water has something to do with all that but I'm lovin it!
LL recommended fatsecret.com and that helps too. Lots of nice tips on there. Try it out!
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Water, Water, and more Water is the key.
Wednesday the 9th is when I stopped drinking juice. I've been drinking water every time I get thirsty. Saturday is the only day I allow myself to drink 100% juice or sweet tea. I even went to IHOP and ordered water.
I have more energy and my skin is really clear and glowy(sp?) I wake up easier in the mornings. IDK if water has something to do with all that but I'm lovin it!
LL recommended fatsecret.com and that helps too. Lots of nice tips on there. Try it out!
I was so mad I went to McDonalds the other day, and was like can I have a number 7.
They asked me what I would like to drink so I said a water right?
That was the most expensive Tap water I have ever! paid for :( next time I will just order the sandwich. Lesson learned
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Normally, they'll give you bottled water with a value meal. That's been my experience at BK, McD's and Wendy's. And Taco Bell too (though some TBs don't carry bottled water).
@mm04 - everyone always tells me to drink more water to clear up my skin. I'm not a water fan, but I do drink a lot more now than I ever did. No change to my skin. Even when I do water-only for weeks or months, still no change. :-[
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Ok, I'm on a mission. I call it 20 x 42. I'm trying to lose 20 lbs. by the time I turn 42. I started June 5th, and I've lost 3 pounds so far, since I made it an official goal. In total, I've lost 9 pounds since Memorial Day. But, the 20 pound goal started June 5th. Here's what I'm doing so far:
- I'm counting every calorie (using fatsecret.com, like MM04 mentioned earlier). I'm also tracking my calories burned. My goal is to burn 1,000 more calories than I take in, daily. It appears to be working.
- I'm exercising 3-5 times a week. Mostly, I use my exercise machine, but I went jogging on Sunday. I sweat like a pig, but I felt really good. I only went 2.5 miles (and I couldn't even jog that all the way through). My jogging goal is to once again be able to do the entire 2.5 miles without reducing it to a walk.
-I'm starting to drink more water. That's going to be a work in progress. Naturally, I'll drink about 24 ounces a day. Increasing that to over 100 is going to take a lot of effort- and trips to the bathroom.
I'm serious about it this time around. I want to get back into shape...Well, I'm in shape now- just not the shape I want. LOL!
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I'm thinking that it takes time to undo a lifetime habit.
I'm somewhat proud of the progress I've made, but I definitely expected to be doing better mid-year.
Financially - I'm not quite where I expected to be by June, but I'm still better off than I was in January, and my financial values are a lot better than most of the people I know. So I guess I'd give myself about a B there. All my bills (and tithes) are consistently paid on time, I have an emergency fund, I am a lender and not a borrower (and I'm not talking about by faith... lol). What I need to work on is getting that perfect credit score. I don't think I'm on track to achieve it by the end of the year as I had hoped, but I'll get there eventually.
Physically - *sigh* (see my first sentence.... lol)................................ Well, I am doing better, just nowhere near as well as I had hoped. I'm still drinking water (probably about 5 bottles a week). I know that doesn't sound like a lot, and it's definitely not what I was talking about at the beginning of the thread. I just think it'll probably take more than a few months for me to get into the habit of drinking water. I'm not into water at all. In years past, I may have had a bottle of water once a month, if that often. Now, I'm trying to drink one every day, though I skip a day from time to time... but sometimes, I have two in one day. I'm working on it. I also quit exercising altogether. Gotta get back into that. I really wanted my legs and arms to be fly for the summer... not happ'nin. LOL! Maybe next year. :D :D :D :D I guess I'll give myself a C+ on this one. (And yes, I did intentionally leave out my report on vegetables. ;D)
Spiritually - :-[ I'm not sure if this is just a temporary season or what... but I can't really say I'm doing as well as I hoped, and I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm actually a little worse than I was when this started. I don't read as much; I don't pray the way I used to. (Don't get me wrong, I do still read and pray, but I was hoping to increase my communication with the Lord this year, and that didn't quite happen). Still not bad in this area, though. Oh, and I'm giving myself an extra point for laying aside every weight and the sin that doth so easily beset me. LOL!!! :D I guess I'll take a B+ on this one.
Far from the A Honor Roll I was hoping to get.
U13, how are you coming along with your goals? Nessa? Churchy?
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Far from the A Honor Roll I was hoping to get.
You'll get there. I know you will!
I forgot this is not just a physical thread. :-[
Physically- I am sooooo on the right track. It's been bumpy since this thread started, but I believe I have it now. I am currently eating less that 1900 calories. It may not be the best choices, but I stay under 1900. I do crunches often. Once I do more exercise, I believe it will be wonderful from there. I drink my 64 oz of water everyday. I use a 16 oz water bottle. 2 cups before lunch. 2 after.
Financially- I don't eat out as much because of the weight loss goals. THAT'S A PLUS PLUS. I just need to start saving that money instead of blowing it. This is my worse out of the 3. :-\
Spiritually-100% better. I received a powerful gift May 30, 2010. It was awesome. Still striving because the devil is working overtime. The preacher was preaching about how he loved calling on Jesus and how it used to be in the earlier days. Another preacher just started bringing up chairs and we had Tarrying service. SO many souls were tarrying. It was beautiful!!
P F S
B D A+
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I'm in trouble....lol! Ill share more when I get to work. *praying I don't get fussed out*...lol
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You'll get there. I know you will!
I forgot this is not just a physical thread. :-[
Physically- I am sooooo on the right track. It's been bumpy since this thread started, but I believe I have it now. I am currently eating less that 1900 calories. It may not be the best choices, but I stay under 1900. I do crunches often. Once I do more exercise, I believe it will be wonderful from there. I drink my 64 oz of water everyday. I use a 16 oz water bottle. 2 cups before lunch. 2 after.
Financially- I don't eat out as much because of the weight loss goals. THAT'S A PLUS PLUS. I just need to start saving that money instead of blowing it. This is my worse out of the 3. :-\
Spiritually-100% better. I received a powerful gift May 30, 2010. It was awesome. Still striving because the devil is working overtime. The preacher was preaching about how he loved calling on Jesus and how it used to be in the earlier days. Another preacher just started bringing up chairs and we had Tarrying service. SO many souls were tarrying. It was beautiful!!
P F S
B D A+
That's not bad at all, sis! You average out to a B-. LOL :D
I celebrate your spiritual progress and the physical, too! Now don't ignore the financial... you're young, so it's awesome to practice good financial habits at an early age so that by the time you're in your 30s, you'll already have good spending and saving habits. Remember: stewardship is important to God.
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*Takes a deep breath* 8)
So I will focus on physically, spiritually and financially give a personal grade.
Physically, I am doing not as well as I want. I have drastically lowered down the amount of sodas I drink but last week had a couple of mountain dews and some ginger ale. Most of the time when I go to restaurants I drink water but I was hot to find out that some places are now charging for water....smh. I haven't exercised like I should. As far as fast food I've still done well eating much lower at fast food restaurants but still need to improve overall on what I eat. So I would give myself a C-
Spiritually, I am becoming more of a worshipper and someone really engulfed into the presence of God as I live. I still don't read my Bible and pray like I should but I'm getting to a point where everytime I get in my car I pop in a CD and worship just begins to overtake me. Last week I was at home and started singing (don't sing too often.....lol) "I give myself away" and the presence of God was just all over me. Right now I'm in a period of discerning God's will because I have to make a lot of decisions in the next 1-2 years. I sense God calling me to a particular thing but I'm wanting to make sure God is calling me and not people or my own will. Spiritually I would give myself a B-/C+
Financially, I am doing well staying under budget and not overspending. I have had a couple of weeks where i have spent a little more than what I have but overal I am not spending out more than I take in. I am balancing my spending to where if I did spend more I hold myself accountable for what I spend and not get in a further personal deficit. Financially I would give myself a B+.
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U13, how are you coming along with your goals?
Its coming along ok. I'm bout to go walk 2 mile in a few...
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Weighed myself the other day, I lost 9 lbs in 3 weeks and I can finally button my shirts all the way :D
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Weighed myself the other day, I lost 9 lbs in 3 weeks and I can finally button my shirts all the way :D
:D :D :D @ finally button my shirts "all the way" :D :D :D
Congrats!!!
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Weighed myself the other day, I lost 9 lbs in 3 weeks and I can finally button my shirts all the way :D
Awesome, bro! I'm also down 9 lbs since Memorial Day. Still a bit to go, but it's good to see the downward trend.
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So today God convicted me on the issue of my health. Even though I've been doing better I am still not doing as well as I should. Today I purchased a book entitled "The Seven Pillars of Health" by Don Colbert, MD. On Monday I'm going to begin the journey to get my physical health back in order. Ever since my trip in Ghana I regressed. The first pillar the book focuses on is water. Just skimming the book I"m shocked by how easy it is to get unhealthy in this society....OMG!!! I'm going to get accountability partners to keep me accountable in several areas of my health including water and fast food consumption.
Pray for me as I get back on this journey!!!
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I like the formula given to determine how much water you need a day in the book I'm reading. Formula given is divide your weight by 2 and that equals ounces then convert ounces to quart. I weigh 160 so I divide by 2 which equals 80 ounces which converts to 2.5 quarts. Author says that we should have 2 to 3 quarts of water per day. I found that interesting.
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I like the formula given to determine how much water you need a day in the book I'm reading. Formula given is divide your weight by 2 and that equals ounces then convert ounces to quart. I weigh 160 so I divide by 2 which equals 80 ounces which converts to 2.5 quarts. Author says that we should have 2 to 3 quarts of water per day. I found that interesting.
Lawd, I'm big enough that I almost need to convert my ounces to a gallon! :o A gallon actually comes out to slightly more water than I need to drink, but a little extra water can't hurt. ;)
I'm 5 ft 9 and my "set" weight was around 240-245, and I'd get near 250 at my heaviest. The doctors said even though I needed to lose the weight, I carried it well. It wasn't "sloppy" fat if you catch my drift. Not to toot my own horn, but you can tell that there's a nice build underneath the flab. ;) I've started eating less and eating healthier foods. More greenage, less starches and junk food, but still gotta keep some meat in there as I'm a Saved and Sanctified Carnivore at heart. ;D Sodas, juices and milk are now "sometimes" beverages, mostly water from now on. In the past few weeks, I've seen a drop of 17 pounds from my heaviest weight. It would come off faster if I exercised, but I'm glad to see visible results in just modifying my eating habits. People have even started commenting on it, and that's the best part about it, ;D. I weigh every morning and night and notice my weight does fluctuate anywhere from -1/+5 from day to day. That's normal, but as long as I don't come within 5 lbs of my starting point, I'm glad. With these 17 lbs lost, I'm almost at my goal. Just 8 more lbs and I'll be there, and then I'll be looking to lose even more than that. ;D
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I've been gathering alot of information from the health nuts lately. :D I ate some fresh cherries yesterday. They are supposed to help you sleep. I went to sleep early yesterday, then got up around 11pm, took a bath, and did some stretching. It was hard to go back to sleep but I got up at 8. I blended up some Ginger root, 2 stalks or celery, one clove of garlic, two carrots, one mango, and one apple. I could have juiced it but I didn't it was kinda terrible but after I got to work and sat down I had this sense of well being. Like some stress was gone. I'm going to do a little detoxing next week spiritually and naturally for a day or two. I'm trying to get over 50% raw food in a few weeks. We will see how it goes. I also will be taking a clove of garlic per day for a few weeks so don't get too close. ;D
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YEEESSS!!! I was looking for this thread and couldn't find it for nada! Be right back.
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I blended up some Ginger root, 2 stalks or celery, one clove of garlic, two carrots, one mango, and one apple. I could have juiced it but I didn't it was kinda terrible
that sounds nasty ... sorry i had to say it
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that sounds nasty ... sorry i had to say it
Somewhat blended but I'm sure it would have been better in a juicer.
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I did my 3 day raw food and nut detox. My all the bloating went down in my stomach. I was dreaming up food terrible last night. :) I decided to end at 6pm today. I ate a wendys chilli, small caesar salad, and a sour cream and chive potato. I figured I'd keep it clean. I started feeling slightly bad after eating cooked food. Now I'm bloated and feel stuffed. lol This has taught me a valuable lesson. Time to get this weight off. They are right about cooked food. The detox also worked because I'm sweating and I stink. lol They say vegans don't. I will am going to mix up some fasting and eating smaller and healthier will little or no meat for a few months.
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My goals have a lot of steps in them (for example, as a part of my PHYSICAL HEALTH, I'm trying to eat more veggies, drink more water, get more sleep, etc.), so I won't list them specifically, but generally, my goals are:
1. PHYSICAL: To improve my overall physical fitness and improve my eating habits.
I have not improved my overall physical fitness, but my eating habits have improved slightly. Although I still don't have at least one serving of veggies a day, I do make a conscious effort to eat them whenever they are on the menu and whenever I cook dinner at home. I still eat too much fast food, but nowhere near as much as I was eating when I first wrote this. Also, I average about 5-7 bottles of water each week. That's not a lot, but it's 5-7 more than I averaged last year. :)
I was really into my exercise routine, but I fell off. I may start up again soon. I just lack motivation. And I definitely get LESS sleep than I did this time last year. Gotta do better with that. I have no excuse to be up as late as I am.
2. FINANCIAL: To modify my budget and achieve a PERFECT credit score. (Yes, I want a perfect score). :)
Budget? What budget? LOL! Nah, I'm kidding. I did modify my budget, and I've done a great job of sticking to it. I still need to work on the impulsive and compensatory shopping, but other than that, I'm cool. Still no perfect credit score, but I did improve my score this year.
3. SPIRITUAL: I have arrived... no goals necessary. LOL, just kidding. I have a very healthy prayer life and I study a lot, but Nessa said something that got me to thinking. So my goal here is to designate a specific time period that is ONLY for the Lord - whether prayer, meditation, or study... not TV, not internet, not ministering, not at church... just me and Him alone. I also want to fast more than I do.
My prayer life has slacked a bit. I still pray a whole lot and I still study quite a bit, but instead of growing in this area, I've kinda fallen off a bit. I think it's because I slacked off on keeping my prayer journal. I did try the designated time thing and it didn't work. However, I definitely did more fasting this year than last year. I think overall, I've grown spiritually, conquered a few bad habits, recognized a few areas to work on... but I gotta get back to the Book and back to my journal.
Thusfar, I've had at least one bottle of water every day this week (I think??), and I'm about to open up a second today. I've also begun working out, and I'm down to 2 cups of coffee a day (down from 6-8). Oh, and another accomplishment that wasn't listed is that I used to watch a LOT of TV... either watch it or have it on while I'm doing other things. I haven't watched TV at all in about 3 weeks (other than watching Project Runway and Army Wives online).
I have not had any water yet today, but I guess I'll grab a bottle now. LOL. I'm down to ONE cup of coffee a day. And I haven't watched TV all year.
Just thought I'd check in for the sake of accountability and to gauge my progress. It was kinda interesting to see where I was last year and compare it to where I am now.
My comments above, in blue.
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Man, I was doing so well- lost 30 lbs., was starting to get into a routine of regular exercise, etc, etc. Lately, over the past month or so, I've totally slacked off. I've put on 8 lbs as a result. >:(
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Man, I was doing so well- lost 30 lbs., was starting to get into a routine of regular exercise, etc, etc. Lately, over the past month or so, I've totally slacked off. I've put on 8 lbs as a result. >:(
Me too, I was working out good over the summer but just stopped and gained back the 30lbs I lost. I'm joining the gym at work after the new year, so I hopefully I will stick with it this time.
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Me too, I was working out good over the summer but just stopped and gained back the 30lbs I lost. I'm joining the gym at work after the new year, so I hopefully I will stick with it this time.
When you start that up, let me know. We can hold each other accountable. My accountability partners last go-round disappeared on me.
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When you start that up, let me know. We can hold each other accountable. My accountability partners last go-round disappeared on me.
What a coincidence. **ahem** So did mine.
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What a coincidence. **ahem** So did mine.
How DARE he/she/they!
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When you start that up, let me know. We can hold each other accountable. My accountability partners last go-round disappeared on me.
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Y'know, this thread was also supposed to be a bit of an accountability tool. Not quite the same as having ONE PERSON... but in some ways, it might be better. :-\
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When you start that up, let me know. We can hold each other accountable. My accountability partners last go-round disappeared on me.
Will do. I'm starting the second week in Jan. My goal is an hour of cardio 3 days a week. I'll probably do weights as well.
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Will do. I'm starting the second week in Jan. My goal is an hour of cardio 3 days a week. I'll probably do weights as well.
Good stuff. My desire is to do something daily. I just haven't figured out what that "something" is going to be yet. I'm definitely going to incorporate my home gym. It helped greatly the last go-round.
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What happened to the days when you would go play ball every week. I think that's what kept many guys in shape. What about going to the gym to show off. :D Since I got saved all of that stopped. In church or at something church related. Haha This year will be a little different.
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I've been working out again. I can actually.....run.....again for more than 5 minutes without passing out. I've dropped about 8 lbs too. :)
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I've got my focus back!
I started long before this thread and lost 60 lbs....then promptly regained 20. ::)
I started back recently and my diet is on point.
I tell myself:
"Food is not for pleasure. Food is fuel to burn fat and keep my metabolism high. Food is not for pleasure. Food is fuel."
It's working.
I'm setting weekly weight-loss goals of 2 lbs and things are going well.
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I just need help with being consistent. I'll get all motivated and energized... and after a few weeks, I'll lose my loopty-loo.
If I can just do better with the vegetables and drinking water, I'll be okay. I'm not even going to worry about the exercise for right now (because I walk about a mile a day, sometimes 2 - so that at least keeps me moving).
Trying to be healthy is very frustrating. But the bottom line is that I want long life. And I don't want to be like these people on my job who are in their 60s and 70s and move like they're 103, with 14 different ailments taking all kinds of prescriptions and stuff.... I don't want to be like that in my older days. *sigh*
Oh and congrats Daryl and RJ!!!! That's impressive!!! You guys, along with MM04 get the THTC Gold Pin!!! ;D
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I just need help with being consistent. I'll get all motivated and energized... and after a few weeks, I'll lose my loopty-loo.
This is my problem (not just in weight loss) :(
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I posted this in the CS thread, but I've started drinking that Ensure stuff. I've been taking vitamins (when my mom shoves it in my mouth), and drinking water frequently. Exercising is my biggest issue. Which is weird because I used to do it all the time. That's only because I was obsessed with my stomach lol.
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I drink water everyday now. While I'm at work, I drink water. As soon as I finish I go back and refill. I loves my water now. I take vitamins every morning also. They're called "Alive, Women's Energy" It's a Multivitamin and Multimineral. 26 Fruits and Vegetables plus Reservatol & Lutein(Don't know what those two are, just reading the box, lol)
It helps support:
Energy
Heart Health
Bones
Colon Health
Eyes
Immunity
Hair
Skin
Nails
and Breast Health
The vitamins are HUGE though.
I've cut back A LOT on Fast food. I fix my lunch for work and I have fell in love all over again with Shrimp Salads.
I also eat Strawberries and Banana yogurt when I want something sweet. So doggone good!
-19 lbs.
Not exercising as much as I would like to be.
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This is my problem (not just in weight loss) :(
Same here. :-\
I posted this in the CS thread, but I've started drinking that Ensure stuff. I've been taking vitamins (when my mom shoves it in my mouth), and drinking water frequently. Exercising is my biggest issue. Which is weird because I used to do it all the time. That's only because I was obsessed with my stomach lol.
Take either Flintstone vitamins or Disney gummy vitamins (there are other brands as well).
A nurse friend suggested I take 2 each day because I was telling her how the One-a-Day vitamins are way too big to swallow and they make me gag. Then, a few hours later, they make me feel nauseated. But I was really trying to take better care of my body, so I wanted to take vitamins, just didn't know what to take. So she suggested kids vitamins. I asked my sister about it (she's also an RN) and she told me that she would've suggested the same thing.
Adult vitamins have extras in them that the kiddie vitamins don't have, but the kiddie vitamins have all the basics and it's better to take those than nothing at all.
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I may need to look into some vitamins as well. Btw I'm going to do an update in a little while since my update got erased in the "Great Depression" of LGM....LOL!
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I may need to look into some vitamins as well. Btw I'm going to do an update in a little while since my update got erased in the "Great Depression" of LGM....LOL!
:D :D :D :D :D :D
If you can swallow the huge horse pills, do take them. But if you can't, don't just NOT take vitamins at all. The bottom line is that most of us don't consume all the vitamins and minerals we need on a daily basis. So taking children's vitamins is better than taking none at all.
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@ Rue, yeah those vitamins are huge! If I take Flinstone vitamins it would have to be the gummy bear ones lol. I hate the way chewable vitamins taste lol.
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:D :D :D :D :D :D
If you can swallow the huge horse pills, do take them. But if you can't, don't just NOT take vitamins at all. The bottom line is that most of us don't consume all the vitamins and minerals we need on a daily basis. So taking children's vitamins is better than taking none at all.
Yeah I'll definitely start with children's vitamins. Thanks!
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@ Rue, yeah those vitamins are huge! If I take Flinstone vitamins it would have to be the gummy bear ones lol. I hate the way chewable vitamins taste lol.
I love chewables. But I take the gummies because I like gummy stuff! :)
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UPDATE coming... I just wanted to pull the thread up so I can post the update from my blackberry. :)
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Just ordered my bike. Hopefully I will stay motivated enough to ride it and eat right.
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Ok I wanted to update on a few of my efforts.
Since this thread began, I still have not watched television, except for Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy, which I watch online. I gave my televisions away and don't even have any at home (there's a small 20" in my storage closet for when my godsons come over).
I am still not doing too well with the vegetables, but I'm better than I was when the thread started. I do try to look for ways to add vegetables to my meals, and I try new vegetables that I've never had before (that's very unlike me). I started off small (like adding peppers to my pizza or lettuce to my burgers... lol) but it helped put me in the mind frame of looking for ways to add veggies to my diet.
I drink a LOT more water than I ever did, but still not as much as I need to. I haven't reached my goal here, but I'm better than I was when we started out.
I fell off on the exercise, but I do walk a lot. I love walking, so I try to do it as often as I can.
Now for the biggie. PHB's thread about skin care got me to thinking. Although I never mentioned it here (it's a bit of a sensitive subject for me), I did have some skin care goals which I shared with my accountability partner privately. I did better in some of the areas on my list, but I failed in others. Starting today (on my way downtown right now), I'm switching to all natural regimen, which will include lots of water and green vegetables, an all-natural skin care vitamin, and natural soap, toner, and moisturizer for my face.
It dawned on me (and Nessa confirmed it in the CS thread) that God does give us the answers for nearly all our ailments in the things he created. We rely on prescription drugs, chemicals, products with additives and preservatives and all kinds of stuff we can't pronounce, TRUSTING the manufacturers and their marketing lines more than we trust what God provided for us.
So I'm gonna try it with His line of products and we'll see what happens. :)
Of course, I'll keep you posted. ;)
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I'm saving for an ellyptical... may have to get one used.
Also, my doctor hipped me to Quinoa... he's from the middle east somewhere, so he said it like it was something I should know about... I was like, "Huh?"
So it's a seed, I guess it falls into the grain food group. You cook it like rice, and you can prepare it with all sorts of seasonings for variety. It is different from other grains because it is very high in protein while being low in calories. He told me to go to Trader Joe's or WinCo, but I found it at Wal-Mart. He wants me to go for a week with just Quinoa and seasonings, but I wasn't quite ready for that. I have been experimenting with it with different vegetables, and stuff. It's pretty cool.
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@ U13, how's it going with your bike?
@Nessa, have you tasted it already? Is it good? And how much do ellipticals cost new vs used? I would probably go for the used but I'm cheap when it comes to stuff like that.
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@ U13, how's it going with your bike?
Its in the mail. It should be here by next week. I'll probably ride with my coworker's group on saturday mornings...I think they do 50 miles. I'm gonna try to do 30 miles on all the other days
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When I got married in May 2010, I weighed 225 pounds. I now stand at 190 pounds. I'm looking to shed 5-10 more pounds :)
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That's great, VT!
I kinda fell off my 3 meals a day. *looks at Rue*
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Oh ok cool. Just thought about you twice. Lol. I'm in the hood and just passed a Rent a Center. LOL :D (And dude you know how much black soap is down here? :o SMH!!!! $7!)
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When I got married in May 2010, I weighed 225 pounds. I now stand at 190 pounds. I'm looking to shed 5-10 more pounds :)
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I'm trying to eat healthier. I've been eating a lot of fruit and yogurt lately.
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76 days away from going 1 full year without a bottle of soda!
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ROFL @ TJ's pic! :D :D
THT Status: Currently sipping on water from my new 52 oz jug, which I fill up every morning (like my lame co-workers) and sip on throughout the day. One ounce down, 51 to go.... :D :D :D
Loving my new all-natural skincare regimen. I can't even begin to tell you about the results I'm seeing - and it's only been a week! I even made an all-natural mask, which works WONDERS and feels great! I'm excited.
Still no progress on the vegetables. I may have to wait until I get married for that one, because I just don't cook anymore. *shrug*
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@ U13, how's it going with your bike?
@Nessa, have you tasted it already? Is it good? And how much do ellipticals cost new vs used? I would probably go for the used but I'm cheap when it comes to stuff like that.
Sorry Rue, just seeing this. I'm still trying to find the perfect recipe, but it's okay. It's just like rice really, but I put veggies in and stuff. I just need the right seasoning combination (trying not to use salt, but it's coming out either bland or peppery and I don't really care for pepper) I tried cilantro and diced tomatoes, didn't really care for that... and I LOVE cilantro... I guess the experiments continue...
IRT your other question, those elypticals can get pricey, but I picked up that free one from my friend on Saturday. I forgot she doesn't buy anything cheap or poorly made, that thang is nice. It has a pulse monitor on the inner handles (the ones where you can keep your arms still instead of using them to push/pull, it has a very solid construction, and it has a monitor, electric fan, and a water bottle holder. Down side is it doesn't fold away so it's a big monstrosity in my living room right now. I don't really care but the person who lives with me probably doesn't care for it. Come to think of it, I don't really care about that either.
So I started this AM doing 30 mins. I thought I was gonna die (that's how out of shape I am), but I made it. I gotta really work at this schedule, because to get the ellyptical in in the mornings, I'm up at 4 am, so afterwards I can shower, prepare my lunch, and do what I gotta do to be at prayer at 6 am. It worked out really well today, but I went to bed really early last night because I was totally committed to getting it all in.
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Sorry Rue, just seeing this. I'm still trying to find the perfect recipe, but it's okay. It's just like rice really, but I put veggies in and stuff. I just need the right seasoning combination (trying not to use salt, but it's coming out either bland or peppery and I don't really care for pepper) I tried cilantro and diced tomatoes, didn't really care for that... and I LOVE cilantro... I guess the experiments continue...
IRT your other question, those elypticals can get pricey, but I picked up that free one from my friend on Saturday. I forgot she doesn't buy anything cheap or poorly made, that thang is nice. It has a pulse monitor on the inner handles (the ones where you can keep your arms still instead of using them to push/pull, it has a very solid construction, and it has a monitor, electric fan, and a water bottle holder. Down side is it doesn't fold away so it's a big monstrosity in my living room right now. I don't really care but the person who lives with me probably doesn't care for it. Come to think of it, I don't really care about that either.
So I started this AM doing 30 mins. I thought I was gonna die (that's how out of shape I am), but I made it. I gotta really work at this schedule, because to get the ellyptical in in the mornings, I'm up at 4 am, so afterwards I can shower, prepare my lunch, and do what I gotta do to be at prayer at 6 am. It worked out really well today, but I went to bed really early last night because I was totally committed to getting it all in.
Okay well I won't try to taste it. LOL. I'm funny about new stuff. :-\
IRT the elliptical, I'm so excited for you and CRACKING UP @ the part in bold! LOL!!!!!
That's a serious schedule, sis. I'll be praying with you that you can maintain it and be consistent. You know that's always the hardest part. I'm praying I can be consistent with this water and my new skin care regimen. It's only been a week and I can see a noticeable difference already. I'm not even bothering God about the vegetables yet... LOL!
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Okay well I won't try to taste it. LOL. I'm funny about new stuff. :-\
IRT the elliptical, I'm so excited for you and CRACKING UP @ the part in bold! LOL!!!!!
That's a serious schedule, sis. I'll be praying with you that you can maintain it and be consistent. You know that's always the hardest part. I'm praying I can be consistent with this water and my new skin care regimen. It's only been a week and I can see a noticeable difference already. I'm not even bothering God about the vegetables yet... LOL!
I hear you. I'll pray for you, you pray for me.
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So my landlord's a health nut, and her husband's a nutritionist and a former personal trainer. They are a gold mine as far as a resource. So I was talking to her about my water intake, and she suggested adding lemon and ginger to the water. I've heard of lemon, but not ginger, so I started to read up on it. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, and lemon has a cleansing/antiseptic thing going on. Combined they are said to help decrease your appetite and some other stuff. Not sure yet on the taste, but these health nuts say it is good... and I'm learning I can work myself up to acquiring tastes if it's going to be better for me.
In my reading, the best way I've found (or the one I want to try first), is to by the Real Lemon juice, and make ginger juice using a garlic press and just add it to my jug. I have to buy all three of those items, so I'll try go get it started this weekend.
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Sounds like it may taste funny, but I'd be willing to try. After you, of course... ;D Update us on Monday please!!!
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Sounds like a good plan (especially the fresh ginger part - any Jamaican can sing the praises of fresh ginger if you need a soundtrack or something... lol).
As for acquiring tastes, as finicky as I am, I'm learning as I mature a little bit that I, too, can "acquire a taste" (or at least force myself in spite of the taste) for foods that have health benefits. My sister and I went to Whole Foods on Sunday and I got into a conversation about my failure to take good care of my body with a group of ladies. They couldn't believe that I don't eat vegetables and I was almost embarrassed by the look they gave me as we discussed my dietary habits and things. They made me taste this stuff... it was called Green something, which ordinarily would be an automatic HECK NAW, along with some a few exclamation points and a lot of head shaking and "are you crazy" looks. But I tasted it. It was a chocolate flavored grass drink... I wish I could remember the name of it... but aside from the fact that it was green and made from grass and other grossness, it was actually not that bad. It had a chocolate mint flavor. Of course, I wouldn't buy it and sure couldn't drink a whole glass of it. But I'm just proud of myself for tasting it! LOL! :D :D
On second thought, I should've checked out the serving size. If it's a shot glass, I probably could've stomached that on a regular basis.
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Sounds like it may taste funny, but I'd be willing to try. After you, of course... ;D Update us on Monday please!!!
:D :D :D :D
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One blogger swears that if you use sparkling water it tastes like lemonade ginger ale! #aliefromthepit LOL! Health nuts always try to make stuff sound like it tastes better than it does, lol.
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One blogger swears that if you use sparkling water it tastes like lemonade ginger ale! #aliefromthepit LOL! Health nuts always try to make stuff sound like it tastes better than it does, lol.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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I use to add strawberry crystal light to sparkling water...it did taste like strawberry soda.
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I use to add strawberry crystal light to sparkling water...it did taste like strawberry soda.
I'm trying it now... not the sparkling water but the lemon and ginger. I used lemon juice, and then I didn't have a garlic press to get the juice from the ginger, so I just peeled a couple of pieces and through them in there. It actually does have a hint of a ginger ale type flavor. Makes sense, I guess. It's not bad at all.
Ginger also is said to help with heartburn/reflux, so maybe at least it'll counter the acid in the lemon from bothering me.
Another update, is I've been catching up on my medical health. Since i started having these minor problems (they really are minor if I work on them now), I started loathing the doctor and stopped going altogether. That wasn't the right answer, and lately I discovered that I really needed to find a doctor that I can work together with as a team on my health. I'm so passive about stuff like this, so if I don't like the way they talk to me, or just don't have a chemistry with them, I feel like it's me and stop going. I recently realized, that I am paying good money for this service. Doctors are a respected well paid profession because you and I pay them! We hire them to serve us, so if I don't like the Doctor, I can fire him/her!
So that's what I did. I found a new doc, and so far so good. He's very thorough, and explains everything to me instead of acting like I'm too stupid to get it (that's what my first doctor did), and just making decisions for me without discussing anything with me. He does all the exams and tests with painstaking attention to every little detail. He's brought up things that I've had for years and no doctor has ever even thought to address them. I'm so happy with him. He's from the middle east so he has that direct approach to everything, he doesn't really sugar coat, but I like that. I go back in three months, in which time we will measure my progress and modify my course of action. I'm very happy with him. (I said that already, but it bears repeating, lol).
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Tooting my own horn, here!
Today marks the end of week 3 for me. I've had 50-60 oz of water nearly every day for the past 3 weeks. I haven't had any soft drinks or sweet tea at restaurants, and have only had one cup of coffee in the mornings and water for the rest of the day.
I slacked on the weekends a little bit (but still no soft drinks or sweet tea), only because I have my huge 52 oz thermos at work but I don't have one to bring with me for the weekends.
Anyway, just thought I would celebrate ME a little bit! ;D
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Tooting my own horn, here!
Today marks the end of week 3 for me. I've had 50-60 oz of water nearly every day for the past 3 weeks. I haven't had any soft drinks or sweet tea at restaurants, and have only had one cup of coffee in the mornings and water for the rest of the day.
I slacked on the weekends a little bit (but still no soft drinks or sweet tea), only because I have my huge 52 oz thermos at work but I don't have one to bring with me for the weekends.
Anyway, just thought I would celebrate ME a little bit! ;D
Yay!!!
I'm 63 days away from 1 year without soda!!
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So My bike came yesterday. So hopefully it'll be set up by Thursday. I plan on doing 1 - 2 hours a day 5-6 days a week. My diet is better, but still not the best, so I'm still working on that.
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I suck.
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I suck.
No you don't! You just got off track...it's ok! Get back on track!
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No you don't! You just got off track...it's ok! Get back on track!
How nice of you. Thanks for the encouragement.
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How nice of you. Thanks for the encouragement.
:)
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Went for my first bike ride in years, went about 6 miles and I am DOG TIRED! lol. I hope to be doing at least 18 miles a day within 30 days.
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Awesome!
I am such a major failure when it comes to this vegetable thing. I'm better than I've ever been before, but it still doesn't come close to what my body needs. Last week, I had one salad. The week before, two. One serving of fruit last week, and no other servings of vegetables at all. :-[
But, I am doing a lot better with water. Pretty much taking in 60 oz daily. Slacking on weekends, but still...
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So My bike came yesterday. So hopefully it'll be set up by Thursday. I plan on doing 1 - 2 hours a day 5-6 days a week. My diet is better, but still not the best, so I'm still working on that.
Did you order your bike online?
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Went for my first bike ride in years, went about 6 miles and I am DOG TIRED! lol. I hope to be doing at least 18 miles a day within 30 days.
I just started recently biking with my sister. I keep it short though only 2 miles :D
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Did you order your bike online?
yup
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Titan-Trailblazer-26-Men-s-Mountain-Bike-18-Speed/15734246#rr (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Titan-Trailblazer-26-Men-s-Mountain-Bike-18-Speed/15734246#rr)
I just started recently biking with my sister. I keep it short though only 2 miles :D
I'm getting close to 300 :o :o so I gotta do as much as possible!
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yup
[url]http://www.walmart.com/ip/Titan-Trailblazer-26-Men-s-Mountain-Bike-18-Speed/15734246#rr[/url] ([url]http://www.walmart.com/ip/Titan-Trailblazer-26-Men-s-Mountain-Bike-18-Speed/15734246#rr[/url])
Thanks bruh
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Awesome!
I am such a major failure when it comes to this vegetable thing. I'm better than I've ever been before, but it still doesn't come close to what my body needs. Last week, I had one salad. The week before, two. One serving of fruit last week, and no other servings of vegetables at all. :-[
But, I am doing a lot better with water. Pretty much taking in 60 oz daily. Slacking on weekends, but still...
While I'm not quite as bad as you in the area of eating of veggies, I have made a concerted effort to increase both my fruit and vegetable consumption. I've started making smoothies in the morning. I'm now getting 3-5 servings of fruit with breakfast alone. I'm getting better on the veggies too.
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I'm on my way to McD's right now. I'm gonna try to force myself to order a salad. I wish I could get into smoothies. It actually might help for my new *over 26 cravings* for sweets at nighttime. Those things be having me baking brownies at 1:00 in the morning! LOL! I could try smoothies instead. Can't do it in the morning though. I barely have enough time to get dressed. LOL
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Thanks bruh
NP. It seems pretty solid.
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Went for a short ride last night, these hills are brutal! About to go out again.
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While I'm not quite as bad as you in the area of eating of veggies, I have made a concerted effort to increase both my fruit and vegetable consumption. I've started making smoothies in the morning. I'm now getting 3-5 servings of fruit with breakfast alone. I'm getting better on the veggies too.
*waves* Hey bro!! Good idea on the smoothies. I may try that.
Almost went to McDonalds because of the French Fry thread. I didn't though. Your girl had her keys and purse and was ready to go out the door.
Right now I'm eating the Lean Cuisine Chicken Club(sooooo good) and mandarin oranges.
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Joining the club! :D
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Joining the club! :D
Congrats! And, welcome!
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Yayyyyyy T-Block! We're glad to have you. Make sure you grab an accountability partner (you may want to choose one based on your goals). LL will probably be happy to help.
As an update of my goals: I'm really proud of my life change. I set out to change my lifestyle and that's what I'm doing.
Water - I now drink water daily, as a habit. When I'm at restaurants, I order water with my meals. When I'm at home, I drink water with my meals. I drink water pretty much all day, every day. On the rare occasion that I feel like having sweet tea, I indulge myself - but those moments are few and far between.
Vegetables - Although I'm still not eating vegetables the way I should, it has become a habit to order a salad with meals when I eat out. (I'm still finding small ways to add veggies where I can, like on pizza, sandwiches, etc. I know that's not big, but remember, it lends to my lifestyle change because before, I would never put a vegetable on anything!).
Skin care - I'm taking much better care of my skin, too. Although I don't see much of a change, two people (my sister and a co-worker) have asked me what I'm doing and said that my face looks "good." That's huge!
I did gain 10 lbs, but I recently learned where that weight came from (so embarrassed about that), and although I'm not going to try to shed the extra pounds, I am going to be conscious from here on out.
Exercise - I slacked off on my workout, but I still walk 1 mile a day, faithfully. Sometimes more. My legs are HOTNESS!!! :D :D :D 8)
Financial - I have my money directly debited from my checking for savings and investments. I don't touch it, so all is well in that area. Still need help with this shopping addiction, but I think it's an emotional issue, so I don't really know how to fix it.
Spiritual - Hmmm. I'm gonna give myself a C on this one. Both my prayer life and my study habits have slacked off a bit. That's disappointing since I was doing very well in this area.
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How are the smoothies working for you guys?
I might have to get myself a blender and try that. I have no problems with fruit, though. I love fruit. I just need to find a way to get veggies into my diet. :-[
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How are the smoothies working for you guys?
I might have to get myself a blender and try that. I have no problems with fruit, though. I love fruit. I just need to find a way to get veggies into my diet. :-[
I have one daily. I get all of my fruit in one meal. I've been doing it so long, I couldn't really tell you if there are any discernable benefits. But, I'm glad to know I'm at least getting my fruits in. I'm still working on the veggie intake.
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I have one daily. I get all of my fruit in one meal. I've been doing it so long, I couldn't really tell you if there are any discernable benefits. But, I'm glad to know I'm at least getting my fruits in. I'm still working on the veggie intake.
Impressive. It's so easy to be inconsistent or get off to a good start and then slack altogether. Glad to know you're still doing this.
Wanna share a recipe or two? There's a group in my office that makes smoothies every morning. They put yogurt, orange juice, and different fruits in there. I once asked for the recipe but they were quite evasive. ::) How silly. LOL
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Impressive. It's so easy to be inconsistent or get off to a good start and then slack altogether. Glad to know you're still doing this.
Wanna share a recipe or two? There's a group in my office that makes smoothies every morning. They put yogurt, orange juice, and different fruits in there. I once asked for the recipe but they were quite evasive. ::) How silly. LOL
The one I use the most is this:
8 oz Orange juice
1 cup of yogurt (It can be plain or any flavor. Don't worry about it being plain. With all the fruit, you won't notice.
Strawberries (Add whatever amount suits your taste. I usually use 4-5 large or 5-6 medium.
1 banana
1 tbsp of honey (I've gone without it too. I can't tell the difference)
1 handfull of blueberries
Sometimes, I'll throw in an apple or kiwi or something else. Apples change the consistency of the mix. I usually use the skins as well.
The mix above usually yields a 20 oz drink. I drink it in one sitting, but you can break it up however you like. Just keep in mind that the longer it sits, the more the fruit settles and it'll feel more chunky as time goes on. Also, you can pretty much use any fruit. Experiment to see which ones affect flavor and consistency. I mix it up a lot, throwing in blackberries, mango, cantelope, watermelon (after picking out the seeds), etc. Have fun with it. Enjoy!
Your point regarding consistency is a valid one. I'm more like that with exercise. I haven't missed many days since I first announced using smoothies here a while back. Nowadays, it's second nature to do it.
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That's awesome, LL. I'm pretty much inconsistent with anything that requires effort. For example, I can see myself running low on fruit, but not feeling like going to the grocery store. After a day or so, I'd be out of the habit. :-[
That's how I do with vitamins, too. I'll run out and forget to buy more so I won't take vitamins again for months or even years. LOL.
Thanks for the recipe. I might try that (with raspberries, blackberries, peaches, and watermelon - and maybe some blueberries or pineapples on occasion). I'm kinda excited. Oh and ixnay on the honey. I hate honey so I won't even bother to try that one (even though you said you can't taste the difference. I really hate honey so I'll probably notice it)
And my sister was trying to get me to eat smoothies and told me to put spinach in them. She said that with all the fruit and stuff, you can't taste the spinach. What do you think?
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That's awesome, LL. I'm pretty much inconsistent with anything that requires effort. For example, I can see myself running low on fruit, but not feeling like going to the grocery store. After a day or so, I'd be out of the habit. :-[
That's how I do with vitamins, too. I'll run out and forget to buy more so I won't take vitamins again for months or even years. LOL.
Thanks for the recipe. I might try that (with raspberries, blackberries, peaches, and watermelon - and maybe some blueberries or pineapples on occasion). I'm kinda excited. Oh and ixnay on the honey. I hate honey so I won't even bother to try that one (even though you said you can't taste the difference. I really hate honey so I'll probably notice it)
And my sister was trying to get me to eat smoothies and told me to put spinach in them. She said that with all the fruit and stuff, you can't taste the spinach. What do you think?
That's a great idea! I'm going to try that myself. The only thing I can foresee is using too much spinach will make it a bit gritty. But, spinach is one of those "superfoods", so I may be willing to put up with a little grit in the name of health.
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That's a great idea! I'm going to try that myself. The only thing I can foresee is using too much spinach will make it a bit gritty. But, spinach is one of those "superfoods", so I may be willing to put up with a little grit in the name of health.
Okay good. I was hoping you'd be the guinea pig. :D :D :D
Let me know how you like it. I'll try it if you can recommend it, knowing how very finicky my tastebuds are.
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Thanks LL and Rue Rue!!! ;D
Make sure you grab an accountability partner (you may want to choose one based on your goals). LL will probably be happy to help.
I got one. ;)
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Thanks LL and Rue Rue!!! ;D
I got one. ;)
Yay!!! Well be sure to share your goals and updates (only whatever you're comfortable sharing - as you can see from the first page of the thread). We just want to encourage you and cheer you on, and plus, someone else may be motivated, encouraged or driven based on your experience.
It's quite beneficial to me. I only wish I remembered to post more frequently. :-[
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Will do.
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Good deal T!
So, is it possible or does it sound weird to have an accountability partner to pray and read?! I mean at least till it becomes a habit for the person?!....
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Yes it's possible and no it doesn't sound weird. Not at all.
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Am I a member yet? If not, count Vonne in. My husband and I have been working out together for a while now...EXERCISING THAT IS. ;D We're thinking about getting on the Biggest Loser diet. I just purchased a shake weight. It's AWESOME!!!!!! I also have one of those ab belts...it's KILLING ME SOFTLY!! WOWzers!!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Other recent purchases:
We both have bikes
We have a weight bench
We have other weights
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Am I a member yet? If not, count Vonne in. My husband and I have been working out together for a while now...EXERCISING THAT IS.
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Oh good! Cause I need one LOL. :\
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I just did a financial analysis of 2011 so far and thank the Lord I've spent less than I've made, which is a blessing! I've made a little more income than I projected but thank the Lord things are looking well. Still got a couple of areas to improve on (went over in a couple of categories) but overall financially I'm doing pretty good. I'll give myself a B+
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Ok, so as far as the accountability for prayer/reading, how exactly would that work?!
Any suggestions?
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Ok, so as far as the accountability for prayer/reading, how exactly would that work?!
Any suggestions?
You could call someone (preferably a buddy or someone you're designated at a prayer/reading accountability partner/buddy) and yall could read scripture together and end with prayer and just report to them about your prayer/bible reading activity.
Just a suggestion.
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Yeah, my and my accountability person discussed something like that along those lines. Mostly just checking on each other, etc. Haven't discussed doing it together though. Turns out, she needed one for the same reason as well. :) We're just not sure how to go about it though lol.
Anymore suggestions?
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Week #3, still going strong and staying consistent with my workout and eating plan. :D
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I've been slacking off. Between this heat, and lack of motivation, its been hard for me to get out there.
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Week #3, still going strong and staying consistent with my workout and eating plan. :D
Good job!! *high-five*
I've been slacking off. Between this heat, and lack of motivation, its been hard for me to get out there.
I feel ya. I'm going to get on my treadmill today. They heat won't let me do anything outdoors.
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As I was opening this thread, I was looking at this video on youtube...I apologize if this has been posted already.
"The BIGGEST Loser" by Karness (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV3K8NcVt2o#ws)
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Week #3, still going strong and staying consistent with my workout and eating plan. :D
AWESOME!!! Keep on keepin on bro!!!
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Chiming in here :)
Just gotta share my weight loss success. On February 14, 2011, the day before my b-day, I decided I needed to do something about my weight. I was tipping the scale at 184 and wearing a size 16. I kept blaming the weight gain on having kids. Well after 5 years, that excuse wasn't working anymore. I kept seeing weight watchers commercials with Jennifer Hudson and was contemplating about joining it but didn't want deal with extra expenses coming out of my "somewhat of a budget". After browsing around on the web I stumbled upon a site called Sparkpeople.com and it has totally changed my life. As of yesterday I have lost a total of 36lbs in about 5 months without ever stepping foot in a gym or costly weight loss centers.
The website has tools to help you reach your weight loss goals through tracking calories, fats, carbs, proteins, and other nutrients. Another added bonus is that it is a totally free program (of course you buy your own food). They have a suggested menu plan but I never used it. I pretty much eat what I want but I just cook it in a healthier way. I eat approximately 5 meals per day and drink the suggested 8 cups of water per day. I also exercise 30 minutes sometimes 3 or 5 days per week by walking on my treadmill or doing DVD's such as the Firm and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (that's a killer). I am now practicing Yoga.
Not to sound like an infomercial, but If you really need help losing weight, Sparkpeople is the way to go!!!!! In the beginning it was a tedious process but now it is so easy and addictive. It's mobile and did I mention it was free ;D
Oh yeah, I now wear a size 9/10
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Chiming in here :)
Just gotta share my weight loss success. On February 14, 2011, the day before my b-day, I decided I needed to do something about my weight. I was tipping the scale at 184 and wearing a size 16. I kept blaming the weight gain on having kids. Well after 5 years, that excuse wasn't working anymore. I kept seeing weight watchers commercials with Jennifer Hudson and was contemplating about joining it but didn't want deal with extra expenses coming out of my "somewhat of a budget". After browsing around on the web I stumbled upon a site called Sparkpeople.com and it has totally changed my life. As of yesterday I have lost a total of 36lbs in about 5 months without ever stepping foot in a gym or costly weight loss centers.
The website has tools to help you reach your weight loss goals through tracking calories, fats, carbs, proteins, and other nutrients. Another added bonus is that it is a totally free program (of course you buy your own food). They have a suggested menu plan but I never used it. I pretty much eat what I want but I just cook it in a healthier way. I eat approximately 5 meals per day and drink the suggested 8 cups of water per day. I also exercise 30 minutes sometimes 3 or 5 days per week by walking on my treadmill or doing DVD's such as the Firm and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (that's a killer). I am now practicing Yoga.
Not to sound like an infomercial, but If you really need help losing weight, Sparkpeople is the way to go!!!!! In the beginning it was a tedious process but now it is so easy and addictive. It's mobile and did I mention it was free ;D
That's AWESOME Val!!!!! I'm definitely working on losing weight and I too have thought about joining Jenny Craig or Weight watchers but I can't afford it right now. So to make a long story short, Sparkpeople.com....HERE I COME!! Your testimony has really encouraged me to keep trying. Thanks Sis!!
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You go Val!!! That's soooo awesome!!
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Chiming in here :)
Just gotta share my weight loss success. On February 14, 2011, the day before my b-day, I decided I needed to do something about my weight. I was tipping the scale at 184 and wearing a size 16. I kept blaming the weight gain on having kids. Well after 5 years, that excuse wasn't working anymore. I kept seeing weight watchers commercials with Jennifer Hudson and was contemplating about joining it but didn't want deal with extra expenses coming out of my "somewhat of a budget". After browsing around on the web I stumbled upon a site called Sparkpeople.com and it has totally changed my life. As of yesterday I have lost a total of 36lbs in about 5 months without ever stepping foot in a gym or costly weight loss centers.
The website has tools to help you reach your weight loss goals through tracking calories, fats, carbs, proteins, and other nutrients. Another added bonus is that it is a totally free program (of course you buy your own food). They have a suggested menu plan but I never used it. I pretty much eat what I want but I just cook it in a healthier way. I eat approximately 5 meals per day and drink the suggested 8 cups of water per day. I also exercise 30 minutes sometimes 3 or 5 days per week by walking on my treadmill or doing DVD's such as the Firm and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (that's a killer). I am now practicing Yoga.
Not to sound like an infomercial, but If you really need help losing weight, Sparkpeople is the way to go!!!!! In the beginning it was a tedious process but now it is so easy and addictive. It's mobile and did I mention it was free ;D
Oh yeah, I now wear a size 9/10
Awesome! Congrats!
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That's AWESOME Val!!!!! I'm definitely working on losing weight and I too have thought about joining Jenny Craig or Weight watchers but I can't afford it right now. So to make a long story short, Sparkpeople.com....HERE I COME!! Your testimony has really encouraged me to keep trying. Thanks Sis!!
Good deal. It really works. After doing it for 1 week, I lost 5lbs then another 4lbs the next week. After that, I started losing 2lbs per week, steadily. If you need any help getting started, I will be more than happy to help.
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yall gonna make me pull out my P90X...
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Val!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That. is. AWESOME!!!!
Congrats to you sis, and thanks for sharing the story. It's so inspiring. *hugs*
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Thanks all :D Oh yeah, I also did the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race 10K on July 4th. I finished at 1:27:41. Not too bad for my first time. I can't wait to do it again next year!
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Thanks all :D Oh yeah, I also did the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race 10K on July 4th. I finished at 1:27:41. Not too bad for my first time. I can't wait to do it again next year!
My mama and sister was there!! ;D
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Congrats Val. You've just given me some added motivation and inspiration to keep going. :D
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Dang I meant to congratulate you, too, T-Block!! High Five!!!!! Keep up the great work boo!
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Good job!! *high-five*
I feel ya. I'm going to get on my treadmill today. They heat won't let me do anything outdoors.
Dang I meant to congratulate you, too, T-Block!! High Five!!!!! Keep up the great work boo!
Thanks MM and Rue Rue. *high five back*
:D :-*
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Yeah, great job T. Keep it up! I'm inspired to re-start!
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Congrats to Val and T-Block!
This week I started with the most intense workout routine I've ever done (http://www.profighterworkouts.com/ra). It's a workout that MMA Legend Randy Couture developed and it's AMAZING.
1. Bent rows x8 (Back)Upright rows x8 (Traps and Shoulders)
2. Military press x8 (Shoulders)
3. Good morning x8 (Lower back and hamstrings)
4. Lunges x8 (each leg) (quads,hams,glutes)
5. Squat push press x8 (mostly shoulders but also quads,hams,glutes,)
6. Deadlift x8 (Lower back, hams, glutes (traps when weight is heavier)
Here's the thing though...You do all those exercises back to back without putting the Barbell down.
Then you rest for only 60 seconds...and do it all again...for SIX SETS.
I went into the gym thinking I was strong and left humbled. :D
You can't use a lot of weight or else:
A) You won't be able to do the upright rows because that isn't an excercise you can go heavy on.
or
B) You'll be so gassed after the first set you won't be able to finish.
I think I tried to go too heavy. Today I'll put 15lbs on each side of the barbell. That 30lbs, plus the 45lb barbell, will bring me up to a meager 75lbs. I think I'll have to go that light to finish the workout though.
It's a great workout for fat loss because it's actually more cardio and muscle endurance than anything. It will also build good overall strength because it works your upper back, lower back, traps, hamstrings, quads, glutes, shoulders, and triceps.
I HIGHLY recommend this workout.
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Gangsta. ^^^^
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RJ highly recommends a new workout every month. :D :D :D
My workout routine:
-pushing the vacuum cleaner
-sweeping and mopping floors
-scrubbing toilets, tubs, tile, and sinks
-handwashing delicates
-walking at least 1 mile each day
-running for the train 4 days a week
-running behind my bad behind shih tzu
-a couple of laps in the pool
-typing
-taking praise breaks
I HIGHLY recommend this workout. ;D
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Gangsta. ^^^^
(http://images.paraorkut.com/img/funnypics/images/g/gangsta_money-12600.jpg)
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RJ highly recommends a new workout every month. :D :D :D
My workout routine:
-pushing the vacuum cleaner
-sweeping and mopping floors
-scrubbing toilets, tubs, tile, and sinks
-handwashing delicates
-walking at least 1 mile each day
-running for the train 4 days a week
-running behind my bad behind shih tzu
-a couple of laps in the pool
-typing
-taking praise breaks
I HIGHLY recommend this workout. ;D
(http://images.mylot.com/userImages/images/postphotos/2462581.jpg)
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([url]http://images.paraorkut.com/img/funnypics/images/g/gangsta_money-12600.jpg[/url])
ROTFLOL!
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Congrats to Val and T-Block!
This week I started with the most intense workout routine I've ever done ([url]http://www.profighterworkouts.com/ra[/url]). It's a workout that MMA Legend Randy Couture developed and it's AMAZING.
1. Bent rows x8 (Back)Upright rows x8 (Traps and Shoulders)
2. Military press x8 (Shoulders)
3. Good morning x8 (Lower back and hamstrings)
4. Lunges x8 (each leg) (quads,hams,glutes)
5. Squat push press x8 (mostly shoulders but also quads,hams,glutes,)
6. Deadlift x8 (Lower back, hams, glutes (traps when weight is heavier)
Here's the thing though...You do all those exercises back to back without putting the Barbell down.
Then you rest for only 60 seconds...and do it all again...for SIX SETS.
I went into the gym thinking I was strong and left humbled. :D
You can't use a lot of weight or else:
A) You won't be able to do the upright rows because that isn't an excercise you can go heavy on.
or
B) You'll be so gassed after the first set you won't be able to finish.
I think I tried to go too heavy. Today I'll put 15lbs on each side of the barbell. That 30lbs, plus the 45lb barbell, will bring me up to a meager 75lbs. I think I'll have to go that light to finish the workout though.
It's a great workout for fat loss because it's actually more cardio and muscle endurance than anything. It will also build good overall strength because it works your upper back, lower back, traps, hamstrings, quads, glutes, shoulders, and triceps.
I HIGHLY recommend this workout.
Tried this again last night with only 30lbs on the 45lb bar and still couldn't finish the second set.
It isn't that the weight is too heavy, it's that it's really a cardio workout. I was so winded I couldn't go on!
This will be my workout for a while. It's really amazing.
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A little encouragement for the day...
And the key here is (1) making a decision, and (2) exercising will power. Although this story is about weight loss, the principles apply to any area of your total health transformation. :)
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/HEALTH/07/29/nevin.weight.loss.irprt/t1larg.willnevin.courtesy.jpg)
Will Nevin, 25, shed 175 pounds during 11 months, willing to do anything, except face his anxiety about visiting the doctor. (http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/07/29/nevin.weight.loss.irprt/index.html?hpt=hp_t2)
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RJ highly recommends a new workout every month. :D :D :D
My workout routine:
-pushing the vacuum cleaner
-sweeping and mopping floors
-scrubbing toilets, tubs, tile, and sinks
-handwashing delicates
-walking at least 1 mile each day
-running for the train 4 days a week
-running behind my bad behind shih tzu
-a couple of laps in the pool
-typing
-taking praise breaks
I HIGHLY recommend this workout. ;D
Thats whats up ... r u sure ur single? .... just kidding
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Well, I'm slowly but surely reaching my goal. I've gained MORE weight. ;D
I kinda fell off the 3 meals a day thing. My accountability partner ain't doing her job (LOL) and it hasn't even crossed my mind.
Water is no biggie.
Veggies, well..... one day last week, I was starving for some vegetables. I ate 2 bowls of salad. Then my mom made broccoli to go with dinner. I didn't even eat what was cooked, I just ate the broccoli. :-\ #weird
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1 month down, still going strong. There may be something to this exercise thing after all. :D
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I'm going to use a new motivational tool.
I'll take a pic of myself (shirtless) every monday. I'll save and date them all in a document (Probably PowerPoint) to observe my progress.
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I'm going to use a new motivational tool.
I'll take a pic of myself (shirtless) every monday. I'll save and date them all in a document (Probably PowerPoint) to observe my progress.
I thought about doing something like that as well.
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I do monthly pictures to monitor my skin. It's coming along...
Weekly pics can be kinda rough because often the change is so negligible that it doesn't show up on camera and you can get discouraged (that was my experience).
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Yesterday: Randy Couture Workout
Today: Cardio
Tomorrow: Randy Couture Workout
Thursday: Off
Friday: Randy Couture Workout
Saturday: Cardio
I'm so focused.
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Can I get an accountability partner for my mini-workouts? I want to get back to my previous routine. I think I was doing like 20-30 minutes of different things (lunges, I think they were called, sit-ups, push-ups, and jumping jacks, I think? Idk. I'll have to go back in the thread and find it) like 5 days a week. Anyway. Can somebody help me?
I suck at being consistent.
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Just finished part 1 of my cardio. It'll be a miracle if I get up and start part 2.
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Yesterday: Randy Couture Workout
Today: Cardio
Tomorrow: Randy Couture Workout
Thursday: Off
Friday: Randy Couture Workout
How is the Randy Couture workout???
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Man, last week was the toughest workout week ever, but I made it thru. I think I went down a size in my pants. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
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Wow, T-Block!! I'm so inspired by you. Thanks and congratulations! Keep up the good work!
I'm struggling. Gained another 5 lbs this week (on top of the 21 lbs I've gained over the past year). I decided to start doing some crunches and some leg and arm muscle toning. I have a neighbor who's a trainer and offered to help me. I may have to take him up on it.
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Man, last week was the toughest workout week ever, but I made it thru. I think I went down a size in my pants. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
Congrats! So are you gonna buy new pants every size you go down, or try to wait until you get where you wanna be and invest in more clothing? I ask because I've been making some changes, and I did some shopping the other day, and I was thinking, this could get real expensive as I get closer and closer to my goal, LOL! So I'm hanging on to stuff in my closet that is too small or fits too snug, hoping I'll be able to get by, lol.
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Go T-Block!
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Yay T!!!
I started eating breakfast and drinking even more water and I've lost weight. Not a lot but enough to make my clothes fit less snug. I think that when I was skipping breakfast, it was hindering and not helping me. I heard it was not good to skip breakfast when it comes to weight loss, but I never believed it.
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Man, last week was the toughest workout week ever, but I made it thru. I think I went down a size in my pants. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
Excellent!!!!
I slacked off with the water for like a whole month and was drinking some of everything except water. I'm back on track though. I've been drinking water since HS so, it's no biggie to me.
My issue is eating. :-\ I think I'm gonna start back with the Ensure. I'm gonna try strawberry this time. I have gained weight though. But you'd only notice if I'm on a scale lol. I've gotta get my sexy back. LOL
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How is the Randy Couture workout???
FANTASTIC! It really difficult and it makes me feel really athletic. 8)
And it's quick too. I'm in and out of the gym in less than an hour.
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Man, last week was the toughest workout week ever, but I made it thru. I think I went down a size in my pants. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
Congrats! So are you gonna buy new pants every size you go down, or try to wait until you get where you wanna be and invest in more clothing? I ask because I've been making some changes, and I did some shopping the other day, and I was thinking, this could get real expensive as I get closer and closer to my goal, LOL! So I'm hanging on to stuff in my closet that is too small or fits too snug, hoping I'll be able to get by, lol.
I had that problem. I STILL have it because I still have a few more pounds to lose.
I actually stepped out on faith and bought a few pairs of pants that were the size I wanted to be. :D
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I had that problem. I STILL have it because I still have a few more pounds to lose.
I actually stepped out on faith and bought a few pairs of pants that were the size I wanted to be. :D
That's what I suggest, that's what I believe in. That's what I did. :)
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FANTASTIC! It really difficult and it makes me feel really athletic. 8)
And it's quick too. I'm in and out of the gym in less than an hour.
fasho, I'm gonna check into that
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fasho, I'm gonna check into that
My suggestion: start light.
I consider myself a moderately strong guy, but I put a single 10 lb plate on each side of the 45lb bar to get through 3 sets. That 1 min. rest period makes it brutal.
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My suggestion: start light.
I consider myself a moderately strong guy, but I put a single 10 lb plate on each side of the 45lb bar to get through 3 sets. That 1 min. rest period makes it brutal.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Thanks everyone!!! :D
Congrats! So are you gonna buy new pants every size you go down, or try to wait until you get where you wanna be and invest in more clothing?
I think I'ma wait a little bit before investing in smaller clothes. I got too many in the closet as it is, lol. However, I really need to get some more blue jeans.
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I normally would have never posted in this forum but I was sitting here thinking..
My doctor's nurse called me after my routine and said "your results came back and you are vitamin D deficient. We need to get you started on 50000 ius of Vitamin D for 8 weeks then once daily after we check you again.
In my mind I'm thinking.. WHAT?!! Supplements at 26?
realizing that being young and small doesn't mean you are healthy or the heathiest........smh
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I normally would have never posted in this forum but I was sitting here thinking..
My doctor's nurse called me after my routine and said "your results came back and you are vitamin D deficient. We need to get you started on 50000 ius of Vitamin D for 8 weeks then once daily after we check you again.
In my mind I'm thinking.. WHAT?!! Supplements at 26?
realizing that being young and small doesn't mean you are healthy or the heathiest........smh
Not at all.
Vitamin D deficiency is very dangerous, btw.
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I normally would have never posted in this forum but I was sitting here thinking..
My doctor's nurse called me after my routine and said "your results came back and you are vitamin D deficient. We need to get you started on 50000 ius of Vitamin D for 8 weeks then once daily after we check you again.
In my mind I'm thinking.. WHAT?!! Supplements at 26?
realizing that being young and small doesn't mean you are healthy or the heathiest........smh
I'm 30 and I've been juici taking supplements for 3yrs. When you're very active physically it helps.
Oh, and I agree: Being young and small doesn't equate to being healthy.
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realizing that being young and small doesn't mean you are healthy or the heathiest........smh
This is very true. I was at breakfast saturday and one of the people said that a young girl, bout 14 or 15, only like 100lbs soaking wet, almost went into a diabetic coma. Her sugar level was up to 900.
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Not at all.
Vitamin D deficiency is very dangerous, btw.
I told my husband I have no idea how someone can become vitamin D deficient but I knew it was serious because she called me 3 or 4 times to get me to the pharmacy to get started on the highest dose of vitamin d immediately. :-(
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This is very true. I was at breakfast saturday and one of the people said that a young girl, bout 14 or 15, only like 100lbs soaking wet, almost went into a diabetic coma. Her sugar level was up to 900.
That's scary!
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I told my husband I have no idea how someone can become vitamin D deficient but I knew it was serious because she called me 3 or 4 times to get me to the pharmacy to get started on the highest dose of vitamin d immediately. :-(
About a year or so ago, I shared with a few of the sisters here about the time I learned I had a severe vitamin and mineral deficiency. It had a pretty drastic effect on me. It was pretty much a turning point for me in terms of paying more attention to my health and not being deceived by the notion that small = healthy. I was, at that time, probably unhealthier than any obese person I know, including my diabetic SsIL.
I'm sure your doctor told you this, but eat more dairy, take a multivitamin, get more sun (but wear sunblock - because another myth is that Black people don't need sunblock: LIES!!!), and most importantly: get into the habit of reading the labels on everything you eat.
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realizing that being young and small doesn't mean you are healthy or the heathiest........smh
I know five diabetic people and they all weigh less than 160 lbs...
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I'm back on my grind cuzzin. Going for broke, CHA!!! :D
SN: After a trip to the doctor Monday, I found out that I lost a few pounds. Looks like my diet and exercise plan is doing some good after all. ;D
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congrats! I'm dieting too.....ecspecially since Layla keeps telling me to bake all my foods :-D
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LOL @ Keys!
Excellent, T! :)
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I'm back on my grind cuzzin. Going for broke, CHA!!! :D
SN: After a trip to the doctor Monday, I found out that I lost a few pounds. Looks like my diet and exercise plan is doing some good after all. ;D
AWESOME T-Block!!!! Congrats! Keep up the good work, dude. So happy for you.
congrats! I'm dieting too.....especially since Layla keeps telling me to bake all my foods :-D
LOL!
I'm not one for dieting, but I do try to eat healthier these days and stay active. For me, it's not about losing weight, I just want to age as gracefully as I can. I don't want to be barely getting around when I'm 80 (if the Lord spares my life and delays His coming). I want to be able to get around on my own.
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Week 8, feeling great. I'm starting to see some good results. Gonna keep going!!! :D
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Week 8, feeling great. I'm starting to see some good results. Gonna keep going!!! :D
Excellent! Keep up the good work!
I can't wait to see the after pics. Better yet, I can't wait to see YOU! :)
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Decided to join weigh watchers with some family members.. this ought to be interesting but I'm probably the most competitive so I'll probably get the most out of this..
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Better yet, I can't wait to see YOU! :)
Awweee... :D ;D :-*
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Month 2 in the bag. Loving the look of my arms and legs. Thanks for the support LGM! :D
SN: Does anyone know of any good ab exercises? I would like to add in some more ab stuff other than sit-ups and crunches.
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Month 2 in the bag. Loving the look of my arms and legs. Thanks for the support LGM! :D
SN: Does anyone know of any good ab exercises? I would like to add in some more ab stuff other than sit-ups and crunches.
THAT. IS. AWESOME!!!!!!!
So glad to hear it, T. And thanks for keeping us updated. It's encouraging and motivating.
Speaking of arms and legs...
I really need to get to work on mine. I was trying to scrub my feet the other day (I had walked through some grass, and I use cocoa butter on my feet. Cocoa butter + dirty grass = nasty feet), and I couldn't even reach them. I'm too young to be unable to reach my feet. :D I'm going to start back doing my lunges again (or were they called squats?? Whatever those things are that B3W had me doing, which practically paralyzed me the first week!).
And maybe I can talk myself into resuming my push-ups and lifting weights. I'm not a body fanatic, but I do want to keep toned arms and legs at all times. I've given up on my stomach. :(
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Still on my grind LGM. Had to make some adjustments because of school and other priorities, but I'm sticking wit it. Have to buy some new pants and a new belt soon (like when I get some money, lol). :D
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Still on my grind LGM. Had to make some adjustments because of school and other priorities, but I'm sticking wit it. Have to buy some new pants and a new belt soon (like when I get some money, lol). :D
:) Keep going! Keep going!
I took a detour from my MMA workout to work on strength, but now I'm back on the MMA workout and it's kicking my butt.
Remember people: Fitness is 90% diet and 10% excercise! Eating crap and working out is a sure way to NOT get results.
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Keep up the good work, T-Block!
I'm DETERMINED to get back on my workout grind. I wasn't doing much, but I want to get back to the little I was doing. I need to tone my arms and legs. Any suggestions?
I also need a flatter tummy, but I'm not even gonna front. I think I'm just resigned to wearing loose-fitting blouses. :-\ I hate crunches, and that seems to be the only way to tighten the abs. :(
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:) Keep going! Keep going!
I took a detour from my MMA workout to work on strength, but now I'm back on the MMA workout and it's kicking my butt.
Remember people: Fitness is 90% diet and 10% excercise! Eating crap and working out is a sure way to NOT get results.
I think its closer to 50/50. I tried both, exercising without dieting, and dieting without exercising, and I couldnt any real weight until I did both. That's for me personally though.
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I think its closer to 50/50. I tried both, exercising without dieting, and dieting without exercising, and I couldnt any real weight until I did both. That's for me personally though.
Both are important, but diet is far and away more important.
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RJ is talking about fitness, U13 is talking about weight loss.
Isn't there a difference?
In any case, when it comes to simply losing weight, counting calories is what works for me more so than anything else. When I put exercise in the mix (walking/jogging around the track, one mile a day, 3-4 times a week), the results just came faster.
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RJ is talking about fitness, U13 is talking about weight loss.
Isn't there a difference?
In any case, when it comes to simply losing weight, counting calories is what works for me more so than anything else. When I put exercise in the mix (walking/jogging around the track, one mile a day, 3-4 times a week), the results just came faster.
Exactly right.
Exercise is vital to weight loss, but it isn't necessary. There are tons of people who lose weight simply by cutting out soda/soft drinks/McDonalds/etc and adding veggies and more water. Weight loss is all about running on a caloric deficit.
If you keep eating McDonalds, pizza, candy/cake, and drinking a ton of soda/soft drinks and try to add exercise you'll get practically no results. You'll workout, burn a ton of calories, get hungry and go buy a large pepperoni pizza. :D
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*blank stare with head tilt*
Okay can we leave the large pepperoni pizzas out of this discussion, please?
Thanks.
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*blank stare with head tilt*
Okay can we leave the large pepperoni pizzas out of this discussion, please?
Thanks.
Yea, I've heard it's been helping people today. :D
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:D Today... and EVERY day!
Go Large Pepperoni Pizza!!!!!!!!!
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hmmm
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:D Today... and EVERY day!
Go Large Pepperoni Pizza!!!!!!!!!
So wrong that you posted that in THIS thread! :D
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Nice thread, I've working out and running more. Had to cut out the junk foods and the late eating. Over all having support is a great thing if you are a person that needs a kick once in a while.
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So wrong that you posted that in THIS thread! :D
Oh. Yeah.
Got a lil carried away. :-[
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Nice thread, I've working out and running more. Had to cut out the junk foods and the late eating. Over all having support is a great thing if you are a person that needs a kick once in a while.
*Looks at posters sn*
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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lol at the name of the link:
http://www.mattrobinson.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ (http://www.mattrobinson.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/)no-pizza-for-you-fatty.jpg
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well dang, RJ. SMH.
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well dang, RJ. SMH.
Hey, you posted it La-subliminal messages-Rue. :P
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How is everybody doing? Eating right? Working out?
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Ok, that's it.
Starting tonight, I'm going to resume doing lunges and push ups. This weekend, I'll go and get some more dumbbells since I have no idea where my 8lb bells are.
I still don't know what to do about my flabby stomach, but maybe somebody will tell me something... (not crunches, though).
I have a co-worker that does stairs every day (P2 to 22st floor - that's 24 flights of stairs). I might meet her at like the 10th floor. LOL.
My focus is still my arms, legs, and stomach. What should I be doing?
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Come on guys! You just need some motivation.
For those of you trying to lose/gain weight, try setting weekly goals (+/- 2 lbs). Then place it on your refrigerator so it's always in front of you.
You can also get a picture of somebody who has a great physique and use that as a goal.
I've been hitting it pretty hard lately. My diet is on point and I'm making it to the gym 3-4 times per week. 8)
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Ok, that's it.
Starting tonight, I'm going to resume doing lunges and push ups. This weekend, I'll go and get some more dumbbells since I have no idea where my 8lb bells are.
I still don't know what to do about my flabby stomach, but maybe somebody will tell me something... (not crunches, though).
I have a co-worker that does stairs every day (P2 to 22st floor - that's 24 flights of stairs). I might meet her at like the 10th floor. LOL.
My focus is still my arms, legs, and stomach. What should I be doing?
What is your diet like?
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What is your diet like?
Diet? What's that? LOL.
Well, I don't cook anymore (but that will change in a few months). I eat as follows:
Weekdays:
Breakfast - either Toaster Strudels with coffee, or coffee alone. (Today, just coffee).
Lunch - a frozen Marie Callender's meal (those joints are delicious!)
Dinner - McDonalds, pizza (delivery or DiGiornos), philly cheesesteak and fries, or baked fish
Weekends:
Brunch - pancakes and bacon at IHOP
Dinner - usually a full meal at a restaurant and/or fast food
Now as far as weight is concerned, I'm mostly okay with my weight. I freaked out a few weeks ago when I gained nearly 20 lbs seemingly for no reason. But I figured out where it came from, and slowed down on the Swedish fish. ;D I have noticed, however, that my metabolism is slowing down, so I'm a bit concerned that when I start eating healthy (3 meals a day, etc), I will probably start to gain weight again. I don't mind gaining a few lbs, but anything more than 20 will concern me.
My main goal is just to tone my arms, legs and stomach - not really weight gain/loss.
Oh, and I do walk 5-6 times a week. About one mile, sometimes more.
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Diet? What's that? LOL.
Well, I don't cook anymore (but that will change in a few months). I eat as follows:
Weekdays:
Breakfast - either Toaster Strudels with coffee, or coffee alone. (Today, just coffee).
Lunch - a frozen Marie Callender's meal (those joints are delicious!)
Dinner - McDonalds, pizza (delivery or DiGiornos), philly cheesesteak and fries, or baked fish
Weekends:
Brunch - pancakes and bacon at IHOPDinner - usually a full meal at a restaurant and/or fast food
Now as far as weight is concerned, I'm mostly okay with my weight. I freaked out a few weeks ago when I gained nearly 20 lbs seemingly for no reason. But I figured out where it came from, and slowed down on the Swedish fish. ;D I have noticed, however, that my metabolism is slowing down, so I'm a bit concerned that when I start eating healthy (3 meals a day, etc), I will probably start to gain weight again. I don't mind gaining a few lbs, but anything more than 20 will concern me.
My main goal is just to tone my arms, legs and stomach - not really weight gain/loss.
Oh, and I do walk 5-6 times a week. About one mile, sometimes more.
I think I've spotted the culprits. I'd be hard-pressed to find someone who is getting good results when they're eating McDonalds, pizza, or a cheesesteak for dinner every night.
I think if you change that to grilled/baked chicken or a lean steak with some brown rice or veggies you'll get good results. I bought a George Foreman grill a while ago and that thing is in constant use! :D
My daily plan:
6:30am
Bowl of GoLean cereal with Almond Milk
(Or egg whites w/wheat toast)
10am
Handful of almonds
(Or protien shake)
12:30pm
Salad or Subway sandwich (today it was Subway)
4:00pm
Meal Replacement shake
(or protien shake or almonds)
5:30pm
GYM
8:00pm
Grilled Chicken (or lean steak) with salad (or mixed veggies)
For toning I'd recommend a yoga class. They have them at the gym I attend and the class is right next to the weight room. When they walk by you can see that most of them are very toned.
OR
You can get some excercise DVDs. My mom swears by the Cathe Friedrich workout videos (http://cathe.com/).
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Come on guys! You just need some motivation.
For those of you trying to lose/gain weight, try setting weekly goals (+/- 2 lbs). Then place it on your refrigerator so it's always in front of you.
You can also get a picture of somebody who has a great physique and use that as a goal.
I've been hitting it pretty hard lately. My diet is on point and I'm making it to the gym 3-4 times per week. 8)
Like this guy for example:
(http://mylifemybody.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ripped-muscles.jpg)
I don't know if I'll quite get there, but at least I have a goal!
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This weekend, I'm rejoining Weight Watchers, and I've hired Jillian Michaels as my trainer.
My best friend Angelise and my other friend Danielle who's already lost 50 lbs, are going to be my main support system, since I've always tried to do this by myself and haven't shared my struggle with those closest to me. I had a good heart to heart with Angie last week, and it's funny how you think you're alone but it's actually just that you never asked for help or told anyone what you needed.
In case you haven't notice, my main strategy is to ignore this thread if I'm failing in my endeavors, and only to come here when I've made some effort to address my failures... #thatswhoiamacceptit LOL!
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This weekend, I'm rejoining Weight Watchers, and I've hired Jillian Michaels as my trainer.
My best friend Angelise and my other friend Danielle who's already lost 50 lbs, are going to be my main support system, since I've always tried to do this by myself and haven't shared my struggle with those closest to me. I had a good heart to heart with Angie last week, and it's funny how you think you're alone but it's actually just that you never asked for help or told anyone what you needed.
In case you haven't notice, my main strategy is to ignore this thread if I'm failing in my endeavors, and only to come here when I've made some effort to address my failures... #thatswhoiamacceptit LOL!
There u go Nessa! All aboard the fitness train!
And don't ignore this thread when you struggle. THAT'S WHEN YOU NEED US!!!
Remember to set small, attainable goals and give yourself deadlines for those goals.
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There u go Nessa! All aboard the fitness train!
And don't ignore this thread when you struggle. THAT'S WHEN YOU NEED US!!!
Remember to set small, attainable goals and give yourself deadlines for those goals.
Aw thanks, RJ. That blessed me. And um... regarding the pic... WOW. I'll admit I ignored it the first time, but got stuck staring at him the second time I came to this thread, lol. Great. God. from. Zion.
Anyway, (after about my third scroll up), I'm gonna sit down with Angie this weekend and lay out my plan. I'll update you guys after that.
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There u go Nessa! All aboard the fitness train!
And don't ignore this thread when you struggle. THAT'S WHEN YOU NEED US!!!
Remember to set small, attainable goals and give yourself deadlines for those goals.
I second what RJ said. When you're struggling is when you should be pulling up the thread for encouragement and motivation. For 19 pages, that's what we've all done: encourage and motivate each other through the ups and the downs.
My personal tip: if you struggle and fall off the wagon, get up, forgive yourself, and start again tomorrow. (I tell my sister to get up, walk for an hour, forgive yourself and start again tomorrow). :)
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I second what RJ said. When you're struggling is when you should be pulling up the thread for encouragement and motivation. For 19 pages, that's what we've all done: encourage and motivate each other through the ups and the downs.
My personal tip: if you struggle and fall off the wagon, get up, forgive yourself, and start again tomorrow. (I tell my sister to get up, walk for an hour, forgive yourself and start again tomorrow). :)
And if that "falling off the wagon" happens to be eating something horrible for you, get back on the wagon IMMEDIATELY!
I used to really sabotage myself. If I ate something bad for breakfast or lunch I'd think "Oh well, I already ruined today" and proceed to eat every fattening, high-calorie food in sight. :D
If you have one bad food choice and correct it from the next meal you should be alright as long as you've been on the ball for the past week or so.
But if you use one day to pig out on cookies, cake, pizza, burgers, and tons of soda, you've pretty much undone all the hard work you did in the past week!
Aw thanks, RJ. That blessed me. And um... regarding the pic... WOW. I'll admit I ignored it the first time, but got stuck staring at him the second time I came to this thread, lol. Great. God. from. Zion.
Anyway, (after about my third scroll up), I'm gonna sit down with Angie this weekend and lay out my plan. I'll update you guys after that.
Looks like your flesh is already winning. :D :D :D
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Thanks y'all. This particular struggle seems to magnify my absolute worst character flaws. But I think every round goes a little higher in that I learn something more about myself.
Looks like your flesh is already winning. :D :D :D
Indeed. LOL! Next page, please... STAT!
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How is everybody doing? Eating right? Working out?
I'm doing fine man. Just had to add another notch to my belt, a lower notch. And I'm loving the small changes that I see on my body. I'm encouraged to keep it going!! :D
SN: I really need better eating habits tho. I just can't give up my fried chicken. WON'T DO IT!!! However, I'm really getting the hang of portion control and not over-eating just because food is left on the plate.
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I still don't know what to do about my flabby stomach, but maybe somebody will tell me something... (not crunches, though).
I believe sit-ups and crunches are the main ab exercises. I found a few magazines with some different crunch positions instead of the normal ones that are really helping me. Things like knee-ins, standing side bends, inclined crunches, etc. I love the standing side bends for the "love handles".
The key to good ab workouts is lots of intense repitition. Instead of speeding through a sit-up or crunch, pause for a few seconds, then return to starting position. Hope that helps!
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the key to flabby stomachs is your diet
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the key to flabby stomachs is your diet
expound, sir. And welcome, you've been missed today...
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If I could leave the sugar alone...I'd be good. My love for sweets is horrible. HORRIBLE! But I want this so bad that I will try my hardest limit my sweets intake. Maybe once a week or every other week.
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If I could leave the sugar alone...I'd be good. My love for sweets is horrible. HORRIBLE! But I want this so bad that I will try my hardest limit my sweets intake. Maybe once a week or every other week.
Try making yourself "pay" for it. That's what I had to do with bread. Figure out what it will take to burn the sweets off, and each time you just gotta have it, make yourself work it off to pay for it.
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Try making yourself "pay" for it. That's what I had to do with bread. Figure out what it will take to burn the sweets off, and each time you just gotta have it, make yourself work it off to pay for it.
I'll try that. I also may try to eat a piece of fruit instead.
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I think I've spotted the culprits. I'd be hard-pressed to find someone who is getting good results when they're eating McDonalds, pizza, or a cheesesteak for dinner every night.
I think if you change that to grilled/baked chicken or a lean steak with some brown rice or veggies you'll get good results. I bought a George Foreman grill a while ago and that thing is in constant use! :D
Btw, I don't eat chicken, RJ.
Tonight, I decided to make a 20 min meal, which is about what it takes me to go out of my way to McDonalds anyway. I'm having:
Baked whiting (77 calories)
Beef Rice-a-Roni (310 calories)
Glory greens :D (35 calories)
The best bread ever known to mankind (280 calories for 2 rolls)
Total meal: 702 calories, but if I didn't hog out on bread it could be under 500. :)
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I'll try that. I also may try to eat a piece of fruit instead.
Oh yeah, fruit. :D. That's probably what RJ would've said. I guess you can tell Im a pig. LOL. Worst eating habits ever. :(
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Btw, I don't eat chicken, RJ.
Tonight, I decided to make a 20 min meal, which is about what it takes me to go out of my way to McDonalds anyway. I'm having:
Baked whiting (77 calories)
Beef Rice-a-Roni (310 calories)
Glory greens :D (35 calories)
The best bread ever known to mankind (280 calories for 2 rolls)
Total meal: 702 calories, but if I didn't hog out on bread it could be under 500. :)
That's an improvement!
You didn't do what I used to do and have the rice-a-roni swimming in butter did you? :D
Yea, if you cut the bread out that would have made it even better, but that's definitely an improvement.
the key to flabby stomachs is your diet
Truth.
expound, sir. And welcome, you've been missed today...
Some people think they can get their abs to show by doing a million situps/crunches and that's just not the case. Situps and crunches are vital to having a good set of abs, but for most people it's simply too much fat.
The people you see on magazine covers with amazing 6-packs also have a very low body fat %.
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That's an improvement!
You didn't do what I used to do and have the rice-a-roni swimming in butter did you? :D
Yea, if you cut the bread out that would have made it even better, but that's definitely an improvement.
Truth.
Some people think they can get their abs to show by doing a million situps/crunches and that's just not the case. Situps and crunches are vital to having a good set of abs, but for most people it's simply too much fat.
The people you see on magazine covers with amazing 6-packs also have a very low body fat %.
Nope, I only put the 2 tbsp that the instructions call for.
And I ended up eating a 3rd roll. :-[
But bread is definitely my weakness. Smh.
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I'll do my update in a few minutes as we prepare for the last quarter of this year.
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I did some pushups today and I started back doing my squats using my wife as my weight :)
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Nope, I only put the 2 tbsp that the instructions call for.
When I made rice-a-roni I used to have more butter than rice. :D
It DID taste good though!!!
And I ended up eating a 3rd roll. :-[
But bread is definitely my weakness. Smh.
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Today is a new day. I just KNOW you'll do better. ;D
I did some pushups today and I started back doing my squats using my wife as my weight :)
Encourage her to gain some weight to add difficulty. :P
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I did not do my lunges. Or my push-ups. Or anything else.
Is anyone else starting over? I could use a "new start" accountability partner.
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Yesterday's meals:
Breakfast:
Egg Whites w/2 slices of wheat toast (approx. 250 calories
10am:
handful of almonds (approx. 90 calories)
Lunch:
6inch Mealball Parm from Blimpies (Blimpies website says: 580 calories)
3pm:
handful of almonds (approx 90 calories)
Dinner:
My wife buys these super healthy chicken burgers at this supermarket near her job. Four in a pack and each one is pre-seasoned and only 132 calories each! Not to mentioned they each have 22g of protien! I picked up some wheat hamburger buns (130 cals each) and had 3 chicken burgers (no cheese).
That's 262 cals each, so it's 786 calories. I grilled them so I'm sure they're even less calories than that.
That all adds up to 1796 cals. :)
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Yesterday's meals:
Coffee for breakfast.
Popcorn for lunch.
McDonalds for dinner.
SMH. :-[
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Yesterday's meals:
Coffee for breakfast.
Popcorn for lunch.
McDonalds for dinner.
SMH. :-[
lolwut?
Come on you weren't even trying yesterday. :D :D :D
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(http://www.twistappel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ronald-mcdonald-doesnt-like-wendys.gif)
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I have totally kicked McDonalds to the curb (1 year) and I've recently stopped eating Burger King this month. Still don't eat like I should, though. But I'm still drinking the nasty Ensure's, and strawberry does taste better.
I'll start back exercising eventually.
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I have totally kicked McDonalds to the curb (1 year) and I've recently stopped eating Burger King this month. Still don't eat like I should, though. But I'm still drinking the nasty Ensure's, and strawberry does taste better.
I'll start back exercising eventually.
What are your goals?
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To gain weight! And tone up my legs. And arms...maybe.
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Maybe I should eat some Swedish Fish lol.
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What are your goals?
To gain weight! And tone up my legs. And arms...maybe.
Eat Moar! Fruits, veggies, nuts, chicken, red meats, lots and lots of milk.
If you eat it, you will grow. Do that in conjunction with an exercise regimen (I recommend yoga) and you'll grow some lean muscle.
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Eat Moar! Fruits, veggies, nuts, chicken, red meats, lots and lots of milk.
If you eat it, you will grow. Do that in conjunction with an exercise regimen (I recommend yoga) and you'll grow some lean muscle.
Not necessarily.
Britt has horrible eating habits, but she practically lives off of ice cream. It's possible that even if she eats more (a lot more), she still won't gain/sustain weight.
When I was her age, I was under the care of a dietician to gain weight and STILL couldn't gain any. When I started working out, I got a little heavier, but still not bigger, and even then, couldn't really keep the weight on. My metabolism was just way too high. Now that I'm older, it's slowing down...
Maybe I should eat some Swedish Fish lol.
Worked for me. :D
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Aint nobody ask Layla nothing lol.
But it is true. If I don't eat dinner, I'll just eat ice cream :\ Sometimes, I'll go all day without eating. Or I'll eat something before work and won't eat dinner later. Not to mention that I'll choose sleep over eating. :(
HOWEVER, if I'm hungry....that's a whole nother story.
Yeah, my eating habits suck!
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AAAANNNDD.....I HAD an accountability partner for my 3 meals a day. But she dropped me like a bad habit once she gained her lil few pounds.
*Ahem*
*side eyes Layla*
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Encourage her to gain some weight to add difficulty. :P
ROFL! I did once she enjoyed it for a bit but then she started looking in the mirror more so I stopped
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Not necessarily.
Britt has horrible eating habits, but she practically lives off of ice cream. It's possible that even if she eats more (a lot more), she still won't gain/sustain weight.
Aint nobody ask Layla nothing lol.
But it is true.
If I don't eat dinner, I'll just eat ice cream :\
Sometimes, I'll go all day without eating.
Or I'll eat something before work and won't eat dinner later.
Not to mention that I'll choose sleep over eating. :(
HOWEVER, if I'm hungry....that's a whole nother story.
Yeah, my eating habits suck!
I repeat, eat more. :D
Brit, If you CONSISTENTLY eat 2500-3000 cals per day with exercise (exercise so some of those extra cals go to lean body mass and not straight to your tummy!) you should grow.
If you don't after 2 weeks add 500 cals. You'll eventually find a calorie range where you're growing.
I doubt you'll reach 5,000 cals per day and still not gain weight. I HIGHLY doubt that.
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You can do it brit, just achieving your goal one meal at a time even when you are not hungry
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You can do it brit, just achieving your goal one meal at a time even when you are not hungry
Yea! Just eat like you're angry at the food. >:(
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Yea! Just eat like you're angry at the food. >:(
ROFL!!!
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I just have to say that I LOVE my dad! He is such a great encourager and one of the best motivational speakers that I have ever known. My accountability partners are my whole fam. Everyone is involved (mom, dad (that joka is BUFF), bruh, sis, me, niece, nephew). That's what helps me and helps the whole fam with our diet and exercise.
My dad has been me and my mom's personal trainer for a lil min. We meet up at the gym (s/o to Anytime Fitness lol) everyday, except Thursday and Sunday. I love hearing, "Good job!" "There ya go" That dude is awesome... :)
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I just have to say that I LOVE my dad! He is such a great encourager and one of the best motivational speakers that I have ever known. My accountability partners are my whole fam. Everyone is involved (mom, dad (that joka is BUFF), bruh, sis, me, niece, nephew). That's what helps me and helps the whole fam with our diet and exercise.
My dad has been me and my mom's personal trainer for a lil min. We meet up at the gym (s/o to Anytime Fitness lol) everyday, except Thursday and Sunday. I love hearing, "Good job!" "There ya go" That dude is awesome... :)
*jealous*
:D
Seriously though, that's awesome. It's a blessing to have someone physically there to push you and encourage you.
I repeat, eat more. :D
Brit, If you CONSISTENTLY eat 2500-3000 cals per day with exercise (exercise so some of those extra cals go to lean body mass and not straight to your tummy!) you should grow.
If you don't after 2 weeks add 500 cals. You'll eventually find a calorie range where you're growing.
I doubt you'll reach 5,000 cals per day and still not gain weight. I HIGHLY doubt that.
Yeah, clearly you haven't been in this situation before. LOL.
It's just nearly impossible to get someone who has had poor eating habits for xx years to begin taking in 2000 calories a day. That doesn't even FEEL good on the body (well, I've never taken in 2000 on a regular basis, but I do remember when I increased my caloric intake to about 1500 and it was rough on my body, even eating "good" foods).
I guess my point is that it's important, as you said, to set realistic goals. To go from averaging approximately 1 meal a day to eating 2000 calories a day is just not realistic (without the help of a medication or bun in the oven... lol). Coincidentally, that's what helped me gain when I finally did. I gained 40+ lbs by taking a prescription medication that is jokingly referred to as "legal marijuana" (and no, there's no marijuana in it). One of the side effects is that you will get the serious munchies and crave carbs.
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You can do it Britt and Rue Rue. I believe in you both!!! ;D :-* :D :-* ;D
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Yeah, because I recently had an experience before. I had already eaten, then my mom asked me if I wanted a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. So I said yeah.
Mann I SMASHED that sandwich.
Shortly after, I threw it all up.
So, often times when I try to eat more than I can handle, it makes me sick.
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May I just interject that Tip's dad is FINE? I was on FB like, who is this? Is this her brother? When I saw it was her dad, I was like WOW. LOL! Sorry Tip, I know that's your daddy, but I just had to make that known.
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Yeah, clearly you haven't been in this situation before. LOL.
It's just nearly impossible to get someone who has had poor eating habits for xx years to begin taking in 2000 calories a day. That doesn't even FEEL good on the body (well, I've never taken in 2000 on a regular basis, but I do remember when I increased my caloric intake to about 1500 and it was rough on my body, even eating "good" foods).
No, I have never been in that situation. I didn't even consider that it would be difficult physically to consume that many calories.
Mainly because I could consume 4000 calories without blinking. :D
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3 months down and still going strong. I've lost about 15 lbs. and dropped bout 2 pant sizes. Thanks for the support LGM!!! :D
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WOW! Congrats, T-Block! 2 pants sizes? That's pretty epic!
Have you had any #fail days? If so, can you share what happened and how you got back on track?
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Have you had any #fail days? If so, can you share what happened and how you got back on track?
I have had some fail days. When it happens, I would first forgive myself and remember that it's gonna take time til this lifestyle change is apart of me. Next, I just work out a little harder the next workout and get back on track.
Also, there was that vacation me and my sis took where I didn't work out for bout a week. It was so hard to start back, but I did and next time I'm gonna take your suggestion Rue Rue and find a way to workout during the vacation.
My main diet guidelines I gave myself are: nothing but fruit and water after 6, limited fried food intake, fast-food limited to once a week, and don't pig out on deserts (especially donuts, which I loooovvvee).
As for exercise: stretching, 15 minutes of cardio to warm up (walking/jogging with weights), push-ups & abs, weight training (focus on different parts of the body on different days), then finish with 10 minutes of walking to cool down. I try to do this at least 3 days a week, sometimes more.
I'm gonna stick with this for about 6 months and see what happens. I'm seeing some good results so far. My biggest goal is to just be healthy.
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October 1... new month, new quater, not waiting for a new year. My goals are simple. Exercise will consist of running at least every other day, and hitting the Insanity program 100%. Diet will be focused on consistency... I know HOW to eat right, but I'm TERRIBLE when it comes to eating on a regular schedule, especially making myself eat breakfast. That changes, with easy breakfast options on deck, and a week of prepared lunches done on Saturday so I have no excuse not to eat at proper times.
The hardest part in all of thise is being consistent with my crazy work schedule. Pray with me that I stick with this.
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I have lost 10 pounds over the last month or so. I can't say that I'm doing perfectly, diet-wise. But, I have improved greatly. The key for me is that my job requires me to do a lot of walking (up to 5 miles some days). The down side is that I spend a lot of time in the field, so I often eat fast food. I'm getting better at bringing snacks to prevent that.
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LL, congrats on your 10!! That's awesome! When you're doing fast food, try to eat the healthier stuff and only allow yourself the "junk" stuff once in a while. And Subway, even though its not as healthy as many think, is probably the best ff option. Congrats again!
@Bassthumpa, I'm so excited for you!!! Thanks for pointing out that today is Oct 1st. New month, new quarter, LAST quarter, in fact. I'm starting TODAY! ;D
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I decided to start from the beginning with my running, and my body showed me that it was a wise decision.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml)
The C25K program is great for those that aren't in running shape and looking to get there. Week one, Day 1, done this morning. Chased that with a protein shake, apple juice, and oatmeal. A bit more exercise walking and playing with Evan at the park. Gonna have a salad, and perhaps some hamburger helper since the kid loves it and it's quick and easy, and I'm in a time crunch since we have an out of town fellowship service this evening.
I'll start Insanity tomorrow between services. I may modify things, since C25K is a 3 day/week program and Insanity is daily. Depending on how things go, I may extend the Insanity program to break on days when I'm running. We'll see.
If you wanna see how I'm doing daily, check out my Livestrong profile: http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/diary/who/bassthumpa/ (http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/diary/who/bassthumpa/)
If you're a mamber there, add me as a friend! If not... sign up! Like it or not, tracking is the key to making sure your progress is real.
Edit: Links fixed
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LL, congrats on your 10!! That's awesome! When you're doing fast food, try to eat the healthier stuff and only allow yourself the "junk" stuff once in a while. And Subway, even though its not as healthy as many think, is probably the best ff option. Congrats again!
@Bassthumpa, I'm so excited for you!!! Thanks for pointing out that today is Oct 1st. New month, new quarter, LAST quarter, in fact. I'm starting TODAY! ;D
Thanks! I'm cutting out fast food alltogether. I neither need nor want it. It was just convenient. I can't stand Subway, so that will never be an option. LOL!
I still want to incorporate other exercise, though.
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I have lost 10 pounds over the last month or so. I can't say that I'm doing perfectly, diet-wise. But, I have improved greatly.
Congrats LL, keep going!!! :D
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Congrats LL, keep going!!! :D
Congrats yourself! You've inspired me to start working out.
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3 months down and still going strong. I've lost about 15 lbs. and dropped bout 2 pant sizes. Thanks for the support LGM!!! :D
I have lost 10 pounds over the last month or so. I can't say that I'm doing perfectly, diet-wise. But, I have improved greatly. The key for me is that my job requires me to do a lot of walking (up to 5 miles some days). The down side is that I spend a lot of time in the field, so I often eat fast food. I'm getting better at bringing snacks to prevent that.
TOTAL HEALTH Transformation Club FTW!!!!11
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If I don't get an award for this thread next year, I'm deleting the whole thread and all of you are going to regain your lost pounds... DOUBLED.
*holding out fingers like Miss Celie*
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Oh and hey, since we were initially talking about TOTAL Health (which included spiritual, financial, and emotional health as well as physical), does anyone have any progress (or lack thereof) to report in any other areas?
Hmmm. I think I graded myself once before in this thread. Let me see if I can pull it up and give a progress report (which will be more like a "lack of progress" report).
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If I don't get an award for this thread next year, I'm deleting the whole thread and all of you are going to regain your lost pounds... DOUBLED.
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:D :D :D :D :D :D
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!
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Oh and hey, since we were initially talking about TOTAL Health (which included spiritual, financial, and emotional health as well as physical), does anyone have any progress (or lack thereof) to report in any other areas?
Hmmm. I think I graded myself once before in this thread. Let me see if I can pull it up and give a progress report (which will be more like a "lack of progress" report).
I do! But wait, I gotta update the physical part first, lol.
So I joined back up with weight watchers on Saturday. I chose to do online instead of meetings, because I feel like I have a good support system this time and it was more affordable. I invested in a good scale that does BMI and saves your user info and then tracks your progress to your goal. I wish I could post numbers in here, but I'm not there yet, lol. Suffice it to say, when I reach my ultimate goal, I will weigh less than what I have lost... what a day of rejoicing there will be!!! I'm interested in seeing how different I feel. My best friend Angie says, she doesn't think people will see me any different, that the whole discrepancy is in how I feel people perceive me and not how they really actually see me... idk... It was a blessing for her to say that she wouldn't see me any differently than she does now, and I believe that.
Anyway, spiritually... you know... I can't even really describe what's been going on there, except that God has really been blessing me to break through... I'm still looking forward to what he is accomplishing in me fully coming to pass. I know, that's really vague, but one day, I'll tell the story.
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Wow, I just read the first 4 pages of this thread, while looking for something. This joint is seriously FULL of #win. There's some really good, inspirational, encouraging stuff in here. This thread is beyond awesome. Seriously.
Thanks to Nessa, Churchy, MM04, and whoever else I missed for sharing your goals, plans, successes, tips, mess-ups, etc. It helped me then, and it's about to help me again! Great stuff, fam!
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Trying to decide if I should track measurements, as well...
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I do! But wait, I gotta update the physical part first, lol.
So I joined back up with weight watchers on Saturday. I chose to do online instead of meetings, because I feel like I have a good support system this time and it was more affordable. I invested in a good scale that does BMI and saves your user info and then tracks your progress to your goal. I wish I could post numbers in here, but I'm not there yet, lol. Suffice it to say, when I reach my ultimate goal, I will weigh less than what I have lost... what a day of rejoicing there will be!!! I'm interested in seeing how different I feel. My best friend Angie says, she doesn't think people will see me any different, that the whole discrepancy is in how I feel people perceive me and not how they really actually see me... idk... It was a blessing for her to say that she wouldn't see me any differently than she does now, and I believe that.
Anyway, spiritually... you know... I can't even really describe what's been going on there, except that God has really been blessing me to break through... I'm still looking forward to what he is accomplishing in me fully coming to pass. I know, that's really vague, but one day, I'll tell the story.
That is AWESOME, Ness! I was just reading some of your earlier posts in this thread, and I'm really so glad you are back on track and making progress. I'm not there yet, but this thread really motivated me to get on track. Praying for a catch-up anointing. :D
And I agree with Angie. Oh, and make sure you share your numbers with somebody (Angie maybe? Your other support system people?). They'll be able to encourage and motivate you when you do well, and keep you from feeling shame if you falter one week.
Btw, my boss and my co-worker have had MAJOR success with WW (well, my boss's success is major; co-worker's is less noticeable bc she didn't have much to lose). I just noticed this morning how much weight she really lost. She looks amazing.
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Out of the 22 pages, I've never peaked into this thread...geez.
I told my wife over the weekend that I am going to start working out again. I asked her what specific things she likes about me (physically) and since she stated some things, I am going to work on those things. Not just because she said something, but because I need to. In addition, giving my wife and eye candy won't hurt either.
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I just responded to a thread I think was deleted a few seconds ago. I am going to put my response here.....The question was about starting for beginners, eating healthy, motivation, etc. I think I included some of the poster's questions in my response.
I am trying to do a better job of monitoring my eating habits. Again, this is partially due to my retirement. I am making a 3rd of what I used to make. Since I am in school full time $1600 a month for th GI bill housing allowance is something I receive...but for 3yrs and as long as I am enrolled in school. My retirement is less than that (minus taxes, allotments). So, I can't spend the way I used to...meaning no more running to the buffets, IHOP, Applebees, etc. I am now shopping more at the dollar store. Eating healthy is cheaper than eating out. I can get romain salad cuts for $1, box of 3EApk popcorn $1, Sack of potatoes $1, bananas $1 for around 6-8EA. Sometimes I will bring my lunch with me to school...make a lunch and eat in Starbux instead of paying for thier "stuff". Their sandwiches are healthy, so sometimes I will treat myself, but I am really trying to budget...(I really have no choice). I need to get back to exercising tho.
To those trying to make that first step, start small. Sometimes I get discoruaged when I think about ALL the weight I have to lose...uuughhh. If you cut down, cut out sodas and some other stuff and mainly focus on eating healthy and not late (I am still working on this), You will start to see the weight come off. IMO...
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My birthday present will be...
Supplements. :D
There's one bodybuilding sup I've had my eye on for a long time and it'll cost approx $200 to do a 12 week run. I can't wait!
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That is AWESOME, Ness! I was just reading some of your earlier posts in this thread, and I'm really so glad you are back on track and making progress. I'm not there yet, but this thread really motivated me to get on track. Praying for a catch-up anointing. :D
And I agree with Angie. Oh, and make sure you share your numbers with somebody (Angie maybe? Your other support system people?). They'll be able to encourage and motivate you when you do well, and keep you from feeling shame if you falter one week.
Btw, my boss and my co-worker have had MAJOR success with WW (well, my boss's success is major; co-worker's is less noticeable bc she didn't have much to lose). I just noticed this morning how much weight she really lost. She looks amazing.
Yeah, my former doctor was a weight watchers evangelist, I just wasn't in a place where I could receive what he was laying down then, lol. It really is cool, because even if you don't make the best choices, you can still track them and stay in your points range, so it's something rather than feeling like all is lost.
I was sick this weekend, so I didn't start my Jillian work out. I think I will start it tonight. It's only 20 mins, so even if I get home late, I should be able to get it in before bed. I need to just go on and commit to that now.
And you're right, I was gonna sit down and share my numbers with Angie this weekend, but we ended up going shooting instead... it was SO fun. It was just what I needed. It's nice to spend some time doing something fun and out of the ordinary. It really does jazz up life quite a bit. I went even though I was sick and had a blast, but I was wiped out pretty much the rest of the weekend... So worth it, though.
Maybe next time we'll do a hike or something. My brother is hooked on hiking and running difficult trails down in Phoenix, and it sounds like so much fun.
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Oh, and I almost forgot. My sister is on WW, she uses it because she has a hard time staying under the weight limit for the Coast Guard. She used to be the one that ran the weight program for others, but now she's consistently striving to lose 5 or 6 lbs by her next weigh-in, lol. Anyway, this has been another way for us to connect since she moved all the way to DC this past summer, which is really cool. I wish they had some kind of networking interface where we could connect through our WW profiles, that would be solid.
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Oh, and I almost forgot. My sister is on WW, she uses it because she has a hard time staying under the weight limit for the Coast Guard. She used to be the one that ran the weight program for others, but now she's consistently striving to lose 5 or 6 lbs by her next weigh-in, lol. Anyway, this has been another way for us to connect since she moved all the way to DC this past summer, which is really cool. I wish they had some kind of networking interface where we could connect through our WW profiles, that would be solid.
... i wonder if I can make an app for that on the android platform and how much would I have to share the revenue with WW ....
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I promise to God you beat me to it, PHB. I was gonna reply to Nessa that she should have you make an app for it. But I don't think it would be a revenue sharing thing, I think you'd probably just sell them the app. Either way, I say go for it! Be sure to give Nessa a cut for the idea and me a cut for cheering you on!
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I do! But wait, I gotta update the physical part first, lol.
So I joined back up with weight watchers on Saturday. I chose to do online instead of meetings, because I feel like I have a good support system this time and it was more affordable. I invested in a good scale that does BMI and saves your user info and then tracks your progress to your goal. I wish I could post numbers in here, but I'm not there yet, lol. Suffice it to say, when I reach my ultimate goal, I will weigh less than what I have lost... what a day of rejoicing there will be!!! I'm interested in seeing how different I feel. My best friend Angie says, she doesn't think people will see me any different, that the whole discrepancy is in how I feel people perceive me and not how they really actually see me... idk... It was a blessing for her to say that she wouldn't see me any differently than she does now, and I believe that.
Anyway, spiritually... you know... I can't even really describe what's been going on there, except that God has really been blessing me to break through... I'm still looking forward to what he is accomplishing in me fully coming to pass. I know, that's really vague, but one day, I'll tell the story.
You know, I don't know how much of a difference there is but there's a few calorie counting apps on the market already.
I realize I'm probably late with this as you've already signed up with WW.
And, the app to which I'm referring allows for you to share with others who possess said app (like you're trying to do).
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Thanks sjon, after posting, I realized I may just need to explore the features a little more. There is an option to log in using FB, so I'm sure there's some sharing or something you can do through that...
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Oh and hey, since we were initially talking about TOTAL Health (which included spiritual, financial, and emotional health as well as physical), does anyone have any progress (or lack thereof) to report in any other areas?
Spiritually, a shift is taking place in my life. For a while, I've been reading a chapter a day out of my Bible (started at the beginning, now in the book of Ruth) along with studying to grow more in the Word and praying before starting my day. This past Sunday I received messages from different people in church related to ministry. Looks like the preacher in me getting stirred up, lol. I feel a lot of growth taking place in this area of my life.
Other areas TBA.
My birthday present will be...
Supplements. :D
I've been thinking about some supplements. However, the last time I used em (back in my high school days) they had some adverse affects on me.
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Spiritually, a shift is taking place in my life. For a while, I've been reading a chapter a day out of my Bible (started at the beginning, now in the book of Ruth) along with studying to grow more in the Word and praying before starting my day. This past Sunday I received messages from different people in church related to ministry. Looks like the preacher in me getting stirred up, lol. I feel a lot of growth taking place in this area of my life.
Amen Brother Block!
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Just finished a Jillian Michaels workout... I'm stoked because yesterday, I couldn't even finish, but today... God gave me special grace, and I was right with it until the end. Looking forward to doing even better tomorrow!
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Just finished a Jillian Michaels workout... I'm stoked because yesterday, I couldn't even finish, but today... God gave me special grace, and I was right with it until the end. Looking forward to doing even better tomorrow!
Awesome Nessa. I've seen some of Jillian Michael's stuff, and it ain't no joke.
I'm still having trouble getting through the pre-programmed workouts on the treadmill, but I'm getting close. Running on an incline using weights for an extended period of time is kicking my butt. But hey, it adds to the cardio so I'm sticking wit it.
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Epic Morning:
- Woke up at 4am
- Prayed
- Left home @ 5:05am
- Read my bible on the train
- Reached the gym @ 6am
- Bench Press, Dumbell Flys, Deadlift, Seated Cable Rows, followed by treadmill
- Showered and left the gym
- Two orders of Egg Whites & 2 slices of wheat toast (no butter) for Breakfast
- Reached work & 7:35am
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Epic Morning:- Woke up at 4am
- Prayed
- Left home @ 5:05am
- Read my bible on the train
- Reached the gym @ 6am
- Bench Press, Dumbell Flys, Deadlift, Seated Cable Rows, followed by treadmill
- Showered and left the gym
- Two orders of Egg Whites & 2 slices of wheat toast (no butter) for Breakfast
- Reached work & 7:35am
Do it!
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Do it!
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I am so focused.
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Wow, T-Block, Nessa and RJ!!! Awesome reports!
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am seriously lacking motivation. I think it's been like 2 weeks that I've been talking about getting back on track. Thus far, it's just been all talk. SMH.
:-[
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Wow, T-Block, Nessa and RJ!!! Awesome reports!
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am seriously lacking motivation. I think it's been like 2 weeks that I've been talking about getting back on track. Thus far, it's just been all talk. SMH.
:-[
If it makes you feel better this morning was the first time I've been in the gym since last week. :D
I'm back on the ball now though. I think these early morning gym sessions will be the norm for me now. Feels amazing.
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If it makes you feel better this morning was the first time I've been in the gym since last week. :D
I'm back on the ball now though. I think these early morning gym sessions will be the norm for me now. Feels amazing.
I may have to change mine to AM too... I thought I would be totally worn out and go straight to sleep, but it took me over an hour... I hear workouts give you energy, but I've never experienced it before, lol. Wow, T-Block, Nessa and RJ!!! Awesome reports!
I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am seriously lacking motivation. I think it's been like 2 weeks that I've been talking about getting back on track. Thus far, it's just been all talk. SMH.
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Be encouraged, Rue. I'm praying your strength... It took me quite some time to get up the motivation to do what I knew I needed to do. It seemed like circumstances that should've motivated me just made me more lethargic and depressed. I think it is God who finally gave me the strength to start again.
Monday, I sat down and seriously wrote out goals for the first time. I always get so disinterested when people talk about writing out goals and I didn't really see the benefit. Sunday night a preacher was talking about it, and for some reason it struck a chord. So I started by writing down my top five goals, and then I took each one and broke it down into daily/weekly/monthly steps I would take to move me toward those goals. Then I took those steps and started mapping out my time in my phone calendar, which links to my gmail. It was such a great activity in so many ways. I started to see my schedule and why I don't get things done. Since I've been following it my days have been more purposeful rather than just doing stuff I have to do and then feeling tired and overwhelmed in the time I have left. I double and triple booked on a lot of days because stuff that I planned as "daily" can't be done on days when say I'm at church or it might need to be adjusted, but I put it all in, so I can prioritize on those days and some of my daily goals end up being 4 or 5 times a week instead. I'm still learning, but I really see the difference in my life already. I prayed over my goals and asked God to help me change/adjust/redirect as necessary, because he knows what's best. I'm stepping out and asking him to order my steps. Feels really great.
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I don't know what's wrong with me, but I am seriously lacking motivation. I think it's been like 2 weeks that I've been talking about getting back on track. Thus far, it's just been all talk. SMH.
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I know the feeling. You guys are what helps keeps me going. Your encouragement and support is priceless. Thanks so much to you all and especially to Britt for helping me to get motivated in the beginning. :D
Just do it Rue Rue. We got yo back!!! ;)
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Not-so-epic Morning:
I arrive at the gym (New York Sports Club),which is supposed to open @ 5:30am, @ 5:55am. There are people standing outside, the door is locked and the lights are off. It seems whoever is supposed to open up...isn't there. And it was cold outside. >:(
Fast forward a full hour later (6:55am) and someone comes with keys to let us in.
I had to have an abbreviated workout (it was still good though) and rush out. Ridiculous. I submitted feedback on their website letting them know what happened and recommending they have controls/backup plans in place to prevent this from happening again. There should be more than one person with a key. Nearby New York Sports Clubs should have a key. Whatever the case, there's no way (barring natural disaster) 50 members should be standing outside for over an hour because nobody showed up.
Completely unacceptable.
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Not-so-epic Morning:
I arrive at the gym (New York Sports Club),which is supposed to open @ 5:30am, @ 5:55am. There are people standing outside, the door is locked and the lights are off. It seems whoever is supposed to open up...isn't there. And it was cold outside. >:(
Fast forward a full hour later (6:55am) and someone comes with keys to let us in.
I had to have an abbreviated workout (it was still good though) and rush out. Ridiculous. I submitted feedback on their website letting them know what happened and recommending they have controls/backup plans in place to prevent this from happening again. There should be more than one person with a key. Nearby New York Sports Clubs should have a key. Whatever the case, there's no way (barring natural disaster) 50 members should be standing outside for over an hour because nobody showed up.
Completely unacceptable.
How 'bout 'no'? I understand your complaint and concern but there's no way, as a business owner, la-di da-di and everybody would have access to my place of business.
Stuff happens.
Make a plan? Yes. Give anyone access? No.
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How 'bout 'no'? I understand your complaint and concern but there's no way, as a business owner, la-di da-di and everybody would have access to my place of business.
Stuff happens.
Make a plan? Yes. Give anyone access? No.
Ummm. I think he was saying that other gyms nearby should have a key. The same franchise/owner. The name of the gym is NY Sports Club, so he's saying that the other NY Sports Clubs nearby should have a key.
That's not really unreasonable.
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How 'bout 'no'? I understand your complaint and concern but there's no way, as a business owner, la-di da-di and everybody would have access to my place of business.
Stuff happens.
Make a plan? Yes. Give anyone access? No.
Some clarification is in order. :D
There are SportsClubs (http://www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/allclubs.htm) around the city. It's one company with maybe 50 branches in NY.
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Some clarification is in order. :D
There are SportsClubs ([url]http://www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/allclubs.htm[/url]) around the city. It's one company with maybe 50 branches in NY.
*in my Braxton voice*
Ah, now I see. Still don't know if it's practical from a business owner sense but I understand your reasoning for it.
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Some clarification is in order. :D
There are SportsClubs ([url]http://www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/allclubs.htm[/url]) around the city. It's one company with maybe 50 branches in NY.
:)
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*in my Braxton voice*
Ah, now I see. Still don't know if it's practical from a business owner sense but I understand your reasoning for it.
O rly? Why? It isn't like individuals 'own' NYSCs. They're all chains.
It's like Best Buy. People don't 'own' Best Buys.
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O rly? Why? It isn't like individuals 'own' NYSCs. They're all chains.
It's like Best Buy. People don't 'own' Best Buys.
I have a response but I've got to run out and help my boy and eat lunch. I'll respond when I get back.
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RJ, chances are, if it's a chain, there's a regional (or district) manager who has keys to all the stores... and all the managers at the different stores (gyms) report to that regional or district manager. So, I agree with you. It would not be a big deal for a manager to have a key to more than one store. They probably even have to help out at other locations on occasion, so I don't think it's a biggie.
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O rly? Why? It isn't like individuals 'own' NYSCs. They're all chains.
It's like Best Buy. People don't 'own' Best Buys.
My thing is having managers possess keys to more than one location of a chain can create confusion if something were to go awry (e.g. supplies missing, a break-in, etc.).
To keep better track of who is coming in and out of my stores, as an owner, I wouldn't want more than one manager to possess a key.
In the case of someone assisting at a location different from their normal spot, said managers would have to meet up to get the key and the cat assisting would leave said key with another manager to ensure it gets back to the original owner.
It's what we did when I worked for a chain. *kanyeshrug*
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My thing is having managers possess keys to more than one location of a chain can create confusion if something were to go awry (e.g. supplies missing, a break-in, etc.).
To keep better track of who is coming in and out of my stores, as an owner, I wouldn't want more than one manager to possess a key.
In the case of someone assisting at a location different from their normal spot, said managers would have to meet up to get the key and the cat assisting would leave said key with another manager to ensure it gets back to the original owner.
It's what we did when I worked for a chain. *kanyeshrug*
If it's a Kay Jewelers or a Zales, you'd want to put some serious restrictions on who can get a key.
For a gym, I personally wouldn't see it as a problem. *Jordanshrug*
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Also (as much as I hate to further extend this hijack), most businesses nowadays have alarm systems that give each user a personalized code. That's today's way of keeping track of who's coming in and out of a place of business. So if something goes wrong outside of normal business hours, it sure won't be hard to tell who was there.
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If it's a Kay Jewelers or a Zales, you'd want to put some serious restrictions on who can get a key.
For a gym, I personally wouldn't see it as a problem. *Jordanshrug*
Gotcha.
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I just visualized this conversation in my head with RJ, Jonathan and I sitting in a room, each saying what we said here, in the same order. I added the gestures, tones of voice and body language I envisioned as I read each post.
It's pretty interesting.
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I just visualized this conversation in my head with RJ, Jonathan and I sitting in a room, each saying what we said here, in the same order. I added the gestures, tones of voice and body language I envisioned as I read each post.
It's pretty interesting.
You're pretty interesting.
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You're pretty interesting.
:D :D :D
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You're pretty interesting.
Duh. I know that. ::)
:D :P :*
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You're pretty interesting.
I concur. Emphasis on the "pretty". I promise Rue Rue, you get finer wit every pic!!! :D :-* ;D
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Awwwww thanks, T-Block! You always know what to say to make a lady feel good. I declare as soon as you turn my age, I'm gonna snatch you up for myself! :)
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That is a nice pic sister.
If you were new here, you'd get as many if not more welcomes than MsRo. ;D ;D
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That is a nice pic sister.
If you were new here, you'd get as many if not more welcomes than MsRo. ;D ;D
Awww, thanks, Hasmo! You're too kind. :)
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Got the work out in again last night. I declare, it feels like my endurance increases with every time. The zero point soup has been a blessing, too. I was reading about fat burning foods, and it's FULL of them. Loving it. They have a mexican version and an italian version. I may try those to mix it up a bit.
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Well, I started back exercising. Man, I NEVER used to struggle when doing crunches. It's definitely been a while.
I've been eating, a little more than usual.
And I started back reading and praying.
OAN: @ Rue, I just remembered some ab exercises without doing crunches. We used to do it at dance rehearsals.
You just pretty much lay on your back.
Legs together in the air
And you bring them down SLOWLY
It doesn't feel good, but it works.
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Good job @Britt
IRT the crunchless ab exercise... that's still a crunch, it's just a reverse crunch, lol. My workout has the regular crunch, reverse crunch the ones to the side (obliques, I think), and the bicycle crunch that combines all of them. That reverse crunch is supposed to work on that evil pouch area. I still have trouble doing the bicycle crunch for any sustained amount of time, so I do it as long as I can and then revert to one of the other crunches just so I'm still active instead of stopping.
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Oooh thanks Britt. I'm going to try that! That sounds much better on my back.
Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Nessa!!!!!!
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Got the work out in again last night. I declare, it feels like my endurance increases with every time. The zero point soup has been a blessing, too. I was reading about fat burning foods, and it's FULL of them. Loving it. They have a mexican version and an italian version. I may try those to mix it up a bit.
I expect my PM box to light up in a few minutes, miss. Please and thank you. :)
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Good job @Britt
IRT the crunchless ab exercise... that's still a crunch, it's just a reverse crunch, lol. My workout has the regular crunch, reverse crunch the ones to the side (obliques, I think), and the bicycle crunch that combines all of them. That reverse crunch is supposed to work on that evil pouch area. I still have trouble doing the bicycle crunch for any sustained amount of time, so I do it as long as I can and then revert to one of the other crunches just so I'm still active instead of stopping.
What's the bicycle crunch? How's it work? Is it something you can explain with words or am I better off looking it up?
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I expect my PM box to light up in a few minutes, miss. Please and thank you. :)
How's your stuff coming along, Jonathan?
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What's the bicycle crunch? How's it work? Is it something you can explain with words or am I better off looking it up?
I believe she's talking about.....
Lying on your back
legs bended
umm.... and kinda motion them like you're riding a bike.
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I believe she's talking about.....
Lying on your back
legs bended
umm.... and kinda motion them like you're riding a bike.
Oh ok. I mentioned that earlier in the thread... like pages 1-5 somewhere. Didn't know there was a real name to it. LOL. I also didn't know it was a crunch. I thought it was more of a leg exercise. But COOL!!!
I need all the ab help I can get.
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Oh ok. I mentioned that earlier in the thread... like pages 1-5 somewhere. Didn't know there was a real name to it. LOL. I also didn't know it was a crunch. I thought it was more of a leg exercise. But COOL!!!
I need all the ab help I can get.
It's pretty much a ab and leg exercise.
I know of a easy leg exercise also from dance rehearsal. Which also, doesn't feel good. LOL But it's easy.
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Ok give it to me!!
And Nessa, can you share your recipes? It might help somebody... :)
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How's your stuff coming along, Jonathan?
Pretty well, actually. My wife said she noticed a bit of slimming down around my trunk area so there must be something going on.
Haven't really gotten a plan for exercising, per se, but I am using the stairs at work much more often (as my knee allows :-\). :)
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Pretty well, actually. My wife said she noticed a bit of slimming down around my trunk area so there must be something going on.
Haven't really gotten a plan for exercising, per se, but I am using the stairs at work much more often (as my knee allows :-\). :)
I started to bold the "using the stairs at work much more often" but then I wanted to bold the "slimming down" and the "pretty well" parts too. Anyway, it's ALL awesome!
Good for you and a HUGGGGGGE congratulations!!!
Keep us posted!
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Now if I can just get you to park further away from the door... lol
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It's pretty much just standing up on the ball of your feet and bringing them back down (don't bend your legs), but you don't let your feet touch the ground. Bring them close to the ground, but don't let the touch the ground....
Not sure if I explained that well lol
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I started to bold the "using the stairs at work much more often" but then I wanted to bold the "slimming down" and the "pretty well" parts too. Anyway, it's ALL awesome!
Good for you and a HUGGGGGGE congratulations!!!
Keep us posted!
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Now if I can just get you to park further away from the door... lol
Yea, I'm not feeling that door idea. But, it may grow on me. :D
But, thank you for the congrats. The real test is when I go back to the doctor's next month to see if there's actual progress to my goal weight (for this three month period).
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WEIGHT WATCHERS ZERO POINTS GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE
Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Time to table: 1 1/4 hour
Makes 9 cups
6 cups broth (today I used Light Vegetable Stock)
Cooking spray
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced
4 teaspoons garlic (from a jar or substitute four cloves minced garlic)
1/2 cabbage, chopped (or use a bag of slaw, the biggest chunks you can find vs the fine, don't skip the cabbage for it somehow makes the soup)
1/2 pound frozen green beans
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large zucchini, diced
Bring the broth to a boil in the microwave. (This is a time-saving tip that can be skipped if there's no hurry.)
Spray a Dutch oven with cooking spray and heat on MEDIUM HIGH. Add the carrots, onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the zucchini and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to MEDIUM and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add the zucchini and cook until the zucchini are tender. Serve and enjoy!
NUTRITION ESTIMATE
Per Cup: 61 Cal (3% from Fat, 24% from Protein, 73% from Carb); 4 g Protein; 0 g Tot Fat; 0 g Sat Fat; 13 g Carb; 3 g Fiber; NetCarb10; NetCarb10; 52 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 701 mg Sodium; 0 mg Cholesterol; Weight Watchers ... hmmm ... 1 point
NUTRITION NOTES This soup is low-cal, low-carb, high-fiber and no-fat. But hmmm. What about the claim that it has no points in the Weight Watchers world? I suppose so, since all the ingredients are "free". But honestly, a calorie's a calorie and so I count every one of them whether from chocolate cake or fresh vegetables. In my book, this Garden Vegetable Soup counts as 1 point but is a definite one-point winner.
KITCHEN NOTES
Zero point soups are easy to make without a recipe. Just cook a pile of non-starchy vegetables in 6 cups of a non-fat broth. It's even easy to convert one-point soups to zero-point soups.
I didn't use the cooking spray because the carrots and onions generated enough moisture to sautee without it. I also didn't use the basil or the salt.
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Yea, I'm not feeling that door idea. But, it may grow on me. :D
But, thank you for the congrats. The real test is when I go back to the doctor's next month to see if there's actual progress to my goal weight (for this three month period).
Just by doing things you didn't do before (or not doing things you did before... lol), I'm almost certain you'll see some progress. Keeping my fingers crossed!
If you're going to try the parking thing, try it now before all the snow, freezing temps, and stuff comes. :)
It's pretty much just standing up on the ball of your feet and bringing them back down (don't bend your legs), but you don't let your feet touch the ground. Bring them close to the ground, but don't let the touch the ground....
Not sure if I explained that well lol
Oh yeah, I do that all day every day. That's a good one for building calves. That. Joint. HURTS. But it works.
WEIGHT WATCHERS ZERO POINTS GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE
Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Time to table: 1 1/4 hour
Makes 9 cups
Gracias!! It sounds good (minus a few veggies that I don't eat... lol). I'm going to pass it on to my sister.
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It is really good. Each of these foods is on the fat burning foods list, which basically means the process of digesting them burns more calories than they have, or they contain some properties in themselves that cause you to burn more.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS ZERO POINTS GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE
Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Time to table: 1 1/4 hour
Makes 9 cups
6 cups broth (today I used Light Vegetable Stock)
Cooking spray
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced
4 teaspoons garlic (from a jar or substitute four cloves minced garlic)
1/2 cabbage, chopped (or use a bag of slaw, the biggest chunks you can find vs the fine, don't skip the cabbage for it somehow makes the soup)
1/2 pound frozen green beans
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large zucchini, diced
Bring the broth to a boil in the microwave. (This is a time-saving tip that can be skipped if there's no hurry.)
Spray a Dutch oven with cooking spray and heat on MEDIUM HIGH. Add the carrots, onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the zucchini and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to MEDIUM and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add the zucchini and cook until the zucchini are tender. Serve and enjoy!
NUTRITION ESTIMATE
Per Cup: 61 Cal (3% from Fat, 24% from Protein, 73% from Carb); 4 g Protein; 0 g Tot Fat; 0 g Sat Fat; 13 g Carb; 3 g Fiber; NetCarb10; NetCarb10; 52 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 701 mg Sodium; 0 mg Cholesterol; Weight Watchers ... hmmm ... 1 point
NUTRITION NOTES This soup is low-cal, low-carb, high-fiber and no-fat. But hmmm. What about the claim that it has no points in the Weight Watchers world? I suppose so, since all the ingredients are "free". But honestly, a calorie's a calorie and so I count every one of them whether from chocolate cake or fresh vegetables. In my book, this Garden Vegetable Soup counts as 1 point but is a definite one-point winner.
KITCHEN NOTES
Zero point soups are easy to make without a recipe. Just cook a pile of non-starchy vegetables in 6 cups of a non-fat broth. It's even easy to convert one-point soups to zero-point soups.
I didn't use the cooking spray because the carrots and onions generated enough moisture to sautee without it. I also didn't use the basil or the salt.
Ok, I'mma need a meat or fish of some kind. Lord, please.
And, the cabbage gets a big, fat no bueno from me. :-\
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Ok, I'mma need a meat or fish of some kind. Lord, please.
And, the caggabe gets a big, fat no bueno from me. :-\
ROFL!
(What is caggabe?? :-\ :P)
You can add meat, I'm sure. It just won't be a zero point soup. But the fat burners are still there. I'd add a low-fat meat like some grilled chicken/turkey breast or even some grilled shrimp if you eat seafood.
Cabbage tastes a little different in a soup. Have you ever tried it in a soup? Hard for me to say much because I actually like cabbage (can't do the zucchini or green beans, though). But my sister hates cabbage, and can tolerate it in soup.
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ROFL!
(What is caggabe?? :-\ :P)
You can add meat, I'm sure. It just won't be a zero point soup. But the fat burners are still there. I'd add a low-fat meat like some grilled chicken/turkey breast or even some grilled shrimp if you eat seafood.
Cabbage tastes a little different in a soup. Have you ever tried it in a soup? Hard for me to say much because I actually like cabbage (can't do the zucchini or green beans, though). But my sister hates cabbage, and can tolerate it in soup.
Girl, I'd try to explain it, put it would take too long. :-\ :D
Because I'm 'all in' on the this whole 'lose weight to be around for my daughter thing' I'd try the cabbage this once to see.
But, I'm tellin' you, I'm not a fan.
And, adding shrimp sound like the move. *slow head nod*
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ROFL!
(What is caggabe?? :-\ :P)
You can add meat, I'm sure. It just won't be a zero point soup. But the fat burners are still there. I'd add a low-fat meat like some grilled chicken/turkey breast or even some grilled shrimp if you eat seafood.
Cabbage tastes a little different in a soup. Have you ever tried it in a soup? Hard for me to say much because I actually like cabbage (can't do the zucchini or green beans, though). But my sister hates cabbage, and can tolerate it in soup.
Yeah, I suggest you develop a taste for the cabbage, lol. But plenty of lean meats are also fat burners, like Rue stated. I'm sure if you grilled it, it would still be a very healthy dish.
The onion was a lot when I chopped it all up, and that kind of scared me. Most of the dish is cabbage and onion, but once it's cooked, the cabbage and onion kind of blend and you can't really tell which is which. The sauteeing onions, carrots, and garlic smelled SOOOOO good...
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Another thing about cabbage (and again, I'm biased because it's one of the few veggies I actually like), sometimes it can depend on how it's cooked. Some people prefer it soft and mushy, some prefer it firm (steamed), and some only like it crispy (like in cole slaw). Try to think back to the time(s) you tried cabbage, and remember how it was prepared. If it was mushy (YUCK), this time, try it steamed. If you tried it steamed and didn't like it, this time try it cooked a little longer to make it soft. I always hated cole slaw, but I tried some when I went white water rafting, and I actually liked it. *shrug*
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Another thing about cabbage (and again, I'm biased because it's one of the few veggies I actually like), sometimes it can depend on how it's cooked. Some people prefer it soft and mushy, some prefer it firm (steamed), and some only like it crispy (like in cole slaw). Try to think back to the time(s) you tried cabbage, and remember how it was prepared. If it was mushy (YUCK), this time, try it steamed. If you tried it steamed and didn't like it, this time try it cooked a little longer to make it soft. I always hated cole slaw, but I tried some when I went white water rafting, and I actually liked it. *shrug*
I just recently started liking cole slaw, too! It was after I made a salad with shredded cabbage that I started to really appreciate how good it is. Before that, I wasn't a fan.
And I didn't like cooked cabbage or collard greens either until I tasted some this first lady in Vegas made for my aunt's funeral. The cabbage and greens were mixed, and the people made our plates so I didn't get to refuse it. It was soooo good!
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I just recently started liking cole slaw, too! It was after I made a salad with shredded cabbage that I started to really appreciate how good it is. Before that, I wasn't a fan.
And I didn't like cooked cabbage or collard greens either until I tasted some this first lady in Vegas made for my aunt's funeral. The cabbage and greens were mixed, and the people made our plates so I didn't get to refuse it. It was soooo good!
I'd have picked around that joka. :-\
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I'd have picked around that joka. :-\
Me too.
The two most common repast or church fellowship dinner items are green beans and chicken. I don't eat either of those. I hate wasting food, and I hate having to look at food on my plate that I don't like/eat (like when they give you hash browns at IHOP or Waffle House). So I usually try to let somebody know ahead of time that I won't be eating, or ask if they have something else. But if that doesn't work, I will pick around my plate in a heartbeat.
Now I like collard greens. And I like cabbage. But I would've had to separate them, leaf by leaf... lol. I can't eat food mixed up like that.
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Congrats on joining the club sjon! :D
Cabbage is my favorite vegetable!!! Heck, I have it wit just about every dinner. Can't eat it w/out rice tho. :D ;D :D
I guess it wouldn't sound so great if folks knew it was one of about only 3 that I will eat, lol.
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Congrats on joining the club sjon! :D
Cabbage is my favorite vegetable!!! Heck, I have it wit just about every dinner. Can't eat it w/out rice tho. :D ;D :D
I guess it wouldn't sound so great if folks knew it was one of about only 3 that I will eat, lol.
LOL @ that small print. Yeah, I've always hated vegetables myself. But I realized that I don't hate them as much as I thought I did. It's just that the ones I hate, I REALLLLLLY hate.
LOVE: broccoli, cabbage, corn (yeah, I know it doesn't count), spinach if it's hidden in something, collard greens, callaloo, any kind of lettuce, sauteed onions, cucumbers
CAN TOLERATE: steamed carrots (still slightly crispy on the inside), peas, asparagus, artichokes, cauliflower
HATE: green beans/string beans, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale greens, zucchini, squash, anything I've never heard of or tasted before
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LOL @ that small print. Yeah, I've always hated vegetables myself. But I realized that I don't hate them as much as I thought I did. It's just that the ones I hate, I REALLLLLLY hate.
LOVE: broccoli, cabbage, corn (yeah, I know it doesn't count), spinach if it's hidden in something, collard greens, callaloo, any kind of lettuce, sauteed onions, cucumbers
CAN TOLERATE: steamed carrots (still slightly crispy on the inside), peas, asparagus, artichokes, cauliflower
HATE: green beans/string beans, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale greens, zucchini, squash, anything I've never heard of or tasted before
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Congrats on joining the club sjon! :D
Cabbage is my favorite vegetable!!! Heck, I have it wit just about every dinner. Can't eat it w/out rice tho. :D ;D :D
I guess it wouldn't sound so great if folks knew it was one of about only 3 that I will eat, lol.
My thanks, good sir. Cabbage is still da debil til I try that soup.
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LOVE: broccoli, cabbage, corn (yeah, I know it doesn't count), spinach if it's hidden in something, collard greens, callaloo, any kind of lettuce, sauteed onions, cucumbers
CAN TOLERATE: steamed carrots (still slightly crispy on the inside), peas, asparagus, artichokes, cauliflower
HATE: green beans/string beans, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale greens, zucchini, squash, anything I've never heard of or tasted before
Looking at that list, I think I may like more vegies than I thought. I also love onions and corn on the cob. I can tolerate green/string beans, collard greens, & lettuce if it's on a burger or I got the right sald dressing. Everything else is pretty much NASTY!
Awwwww thanks, T-Block! You always know what to say to make a lady feel good. I declare as soon as you turn my age, I'm gonna snatch you up for myself! :)
Why wait? Besides, aren't you 25? That would make you younger than me. ;)
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This right here tells m that there is NO EXCUSE for me not to get in better shape.
She's 74 years old!!!
Ernestine Shepard footage at Yohnnex 2011 Capital Tournament of Champions, Silver Spring, MD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0MBTN4oFLg#ws)
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she must do a lot of squats
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She looks great for her age!!!
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After missing a few days of my workout, it felt good to get back to it this evening!!! I've been feeling sick, and when I tried to do it Saturday morning, I just couldn't. Turned it off during the warm-up. I was so disappointed, I didn't know what was wrong. Later I realized that I was actually physically ill, which made me feel better. At least, I wasn't just a slacker, lol. Felt better when I got home today, and sure enough my endurance and everything were on track with where I was before getting sick. This was the best one yet!
Made another batch of my soup to take to work, I'm just really enjoying this journey. Oh yeah, for my first week's weigh in, I lost 8 lbs! I didn't do so good on eating right Saturday and Sunday. Partly do to not feeling the best, and partly due to attending my goddaughter's bday party, and feeding the girls chili dogs and chips on Sunday (I was just too tempted, lol). I also didn't track my points, but in retrospect, I still don't believe I went over. I realize I must track, so I've gotta focus on doing a better job on the weekends when meals are less regimented and there's more guess work involved in portions, etc.
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Finished the 3rd day in a row of my workout. Yesterday was rough, but today felt GREAT!!!! I went hard, and I can see my endurance increasing in certain areas of the workout. I give God all the glory! I was thinking today about this drastic and sustained change in my desires and habits as far as health and fitness are concerned, and I honestly cannot credit will power, a made up mind, a strong desire or anything like that. I KNOW God has changed me. I know because this is something that I tried several times to do and could NOT do it on my own. It felt to me like asking a crack addict to quit crack on his own... it was just that hard. Now all of a sudden, my appetite is under control, I desire good wholesome foods more than junk. I put soda down completely and hadn't even realized it until today. It's been almost two weeks! GOD is awesome! I had to apologize for not giving him the glory yesterday when people on my job were complimenting me. I realize that it is not something that was in my power to do. Thank you JESUS!
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Ok WHOA Vanessa!!!! :o
No soda??? Not even your Grape Crush???? No way!
And you lost 8 lbs?!!!!! Ok Nessa is representing for the THT ladies! WooooooHoooooooooo!!! Congrats sis! I'm so happy for you! God is great and greatly to be praised! Keep up the good work. It's paying off. Losing 2 lbs is sweet. Losing 8 is like... EPIC! :)
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My daily goal for 10.13.11:
Today, I will make a conscious effort not to be so uptight and worried about every little thing. I can't speak for tomorrow, but today, I will not freak out.
Today, I will drink at least 50 oz of water.
Today, I will walk up a flight of stairs or two.
Today, I will do those stupid lunges and reverse crunches.
Today, I will eat something green.
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Ok WHOA Vanessa!!!! :o
No soda??? Not even your Grape Crush???? No way!
And you lost 8 lbs?!!!!! Ok Nessa is representing for the THT ladies! WooooooHoooooooooo!!! Congrats sis! I'm so happy for you! God is great and greatly to be praised! Keep up the good work. It's paying off. Losing 2 lbs is sweet. Losing 8 is like... EPIC! :)
I'm up to 12 now, but I kind of sneaked in an unofficial weigh-in. The official one is Saturday AM... Yeah, the only thing I drink is water with those flavor packets in it. My trainer used to frown on those flavor packets, but it's tons better than what I was drinking, lol. I haven't gotten back to my water with ginger and lemon in it yet, it's too much prep time in the morning, and my huge water bottle got what appears to be a mold spot on the inside. I cleaned it obsessively, but now my mind won't let me drink from it. Gotta get a new one, lol.
Another thing I started without quite realizing it... If I work out in the evening before bed, I usually don't eat anything else. Which makes my last meal a light one around 4. I think that may help, too. For some reason I'm not hungry after my workout. If I do happen to be hungry in the PM, I have that cabbage soup I talked about earlier.
My daily goal for 10.13.11:
Today, I will make a conscious effort not to be so uptight and worried about every little thing. I can't speak for tomorrow, but today, I will not freak out.
Today, I will drink at least 50 oz of water.
Today, I will walk up a flight of stairs or two.
Today, I will do those stupid lunges and reverse crunches.
Today, I will eat something green.
ACE it!!!
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Wow, Ness. I'm so proud of you and happy for you! That's really awesome.
IRT the water packets, I think we had this discussion before. Either RJ or B3W (or maybe someone else? MM?) was saying that they're not that good for you, etc. But I still stand by what I said (same as what you said), it may not be as good as drinking pure water, but it's gotta be ten times better than drinking soda or kool-aid.
To me, better health is about taking steps and making improvements, not necessarily about making a radical change overnight. It took me over a year, but finally I've reached a place where drinking water is a normal part of my life. It's taking me much longer to get there with vegetables, but I'm working on it slowly but surely. The key is not to give up even when you fall off.
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I'm so happy for you Nessa!! It's a great feeling. I've been trying to jump on the bandwagon myself. I haven't had soda in almost three weeks. I've been drinking mostly water and UNSWEETENED iced tea which is huge for me. Instead of ordering a sandwich for lunch, I've been getting salads with grill chicken.
Nothing major, but it's a start.
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Step by Step you can do it!!!
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I caught a cold which has really thrown me off. :(
BUT my supps finally arrived in the mail, so I'm ready to hit the gym hard!
...next week.
*cough* *sniff*
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Finished the 3rd day in a row of my workout. Yesterday was rough, but today felt GREAT!!!! I went hard, and I can see my endurance increasing in certain areas of the workout. I give God all the glory! I was thinking today about this drastic and sustained change in my desires and habits as far as health and fitness are concerned, and I honestly cannot credit will power, a made up mind, a strong desire or anything like that. I KNOW God has changed me. I know because this is something that I tried several times to do and could NOT do it on my own. It felt to me like asking a crack addict to quit crack on his own... it was just that hard. Now all of a sudden, my appetite is under control, I desire good wholesome foods more than junk. I put soda down completely and hadn't even realized it until today. It's been almost two weeks! GOD is awesome! I had to apologize for not giving him the glory yesterday when people on my job were complimenting me. I realize that it is not something that was in my power to do. Thank you JESUS!
It's the...eye of the tiiiiger, it's the thrill of the fight!
Riiisiiin' up to the challenge of our riiiivaaal!
And the...last known surviiiiiivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's waatchin' us aaall in the eeeeeye (dramatic pause)
of the tiiiigeeeeeeer
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It's the...eye of the tiiiiger, it's the cream of the fight!
Riiisiiin' up to the challenge of our riiiivaaal!
And the...last known surviiiiiivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's waatchin' us aaall in the eeeeeye (dramatic pause)
of the tiiiigeeeeeeer
I always do a dramatic inhale during that part... :D
Dang, was it really cream of the fight? I've been saying thrill. Cream sounds......nasty. :-\
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I caught a cold which has really thrown me off. :(
BUT my supps finally arrived in the mail, so I'm ready to hit the gym hard!
...next week.
*cough* *sniff*
LOL!!! Feel better bro... It's the...eye of the tiiiiger, it's the cream of the fight!
Riiisiiin' up to the challenge of our riiiivaaal!
And the...last known surviiiiiivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's waatchin' us aaall in the eeeeeye (dramatic pause)
of the tiiiigeeeeeeer
You know, I never knew the words to that song...
I faltered a little at lunch (stupid going-away potluck, should've stayed in my office). I still didn't overeat, just didn't make the best choices. I thought I may have to forego my workout tonight because my pastor's preaching at another church and we have to sing, but since I indulged a bit, I will work out when I get home from church. I always do a dramatic inhale during that part... :D
Dang, was it really cream of the fight? I've been saying thrill. Cream sounds......nasty. :-\
PWAAA!!!! I thought so too!
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I always do a dramatic inhale during that part... :D
Dang, was it really cream of the fight? I've been saying thrill. Cream sounds......nasty. :-\
PWAAA!!!! I thought so too!
Ya know, I googled it and some say 'thrill' while others say 'cream'. I always thought it was 'thrill' too so I'll use my green stars.
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I caught a cold which has really thrown me off. :(
BUT my supps finally arrived in the mail, so I'm ready to hit the gym hard!
...next week.
*cough* *sniff*
Hope you feel better, RJ!!! :(
But stay away until that thing clears up, 'kay? Thanks. :)
It's the...eye of the tiiiiger, it's the cream of the fight!
Riiisiiin' up to the challenge of our riiiivaaal!
And the...last known surviiiiiivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's waatchin' us aaall in the eeeeeye (dramatic pause)
of the tiiiigeeeeeeer
I always thought it was the thrill of the fight. Wow.
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I always thought it was the thrill of the fight. Wow.
(http://www.localconsulting.eu/localconsulting/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/green_down_arrow_98_hc3u.jpg)
Ya know, I googled it and some say 'thrill' while others say 'cream'. I always thought it was 'thrill' too so I'll use my green stars.
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I typed that and then got a phone call, so I delayed hitting "post."
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I typed that and then got a phone call, so I delayed hitting "post."
Hoooow conveeeeenient Larue. Hoooooow conveeeeenient.
That's my new saying. I use it all the time. :)
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I need to start transforming my healths again, but I've just been feeling soooooo lazy.
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Me too, U13. Sooooooo lazy. Smh.
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Back on mah griiiind.
Up at 4am to pray, left the house @ 5:15 to get the 5:30 train, got to the gym a little after 6. Had a killer workout. Back supersets and chest supersets followed by 20 min cardio.
Breakfast was 2 orders of egg whites, two slices of wheat toast, and water.
Cold? What cold? I feel GREAT!!!
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Back on mah griiiind.
Up at 4am to pray, left the house @ 5:15 to get the 5:30 train, got to the gym a little after 6. Had a killer workout. Back supersets and chest supersets followed by 20 min cardio.
Breakfast was 2 orders of egg whites, two slices of wheat toast, and water.
Cold? What cold? I feel GREAT!!!
Glad you're feeling better.
Umm, what time do you go to bed? 4:00a is a little early, no? (I have trouble with 7:00a. Seriously).
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My daily goal for 10.13.11:
Today, I will make a conscious effort not to be so uptight and worried about every little thing. I can't speak for tomorrow, but today, I will not freak out. - Check
Today, I will drink at least 50 oz of water. - Check
Today, I will walk up a flight of stairs or two. - sad face
Today, I will do those stupid lunges and reverse crunches. - half check
Today, I will eat something green. - Check
Today, I will make a conscious effort to hit "3" on the elevator instead of "6" so I can take the stairs up to my floor.
Today, I will drink at least 50 oz of water.
Today, I will eat 3 meals.
Today, I will make positive and encouraging declarations all day long, I will sing hymns, and recite psalms. Today, I will not entertain negativity or worry about anything. Today, God is in control.
Today, if anyone comes to me with a non-life-threatening problem, I will ask them if I can call them back tomorrow.
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Back on mah griiiind.
Up at 4am to pray, left the house @ 5:15 to get the 5:30 train, got to the gym a little after 6. Had a killer workout. Back supersets and chest supersets followed by 20 min cardio.
Breakfast was 2 orders of egg whites, two slices of wheat toast, and water.
Cold? What cold? I feel GREAT!!!
What a comeback! Making a little comeback of my own today. Got home late, missed workout, went over my points yesterday.
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Glad you're feeling better.
Umm, what time do you go to bed? 4:00a is a little early, no? (I have trouble with 7:00a. Seriously).
Last night I went to bed a little after 11 because we had to visit another church. I had to play for the choir, play the organ behind my Bishop, etc. I usually try to get to bed around 10.
I'm tired, but once I get in the gym. The steel. The pump. It wakes me up. Right now I feel like I could run through a troop.
Besides, it's better than working all day, THEN going to the gym and getting home when my daughter is almost ready for bed. :-\
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What a comeback! Making a little comeback of my own today. Got home late, missed workout, went over my points yesterday.
That's what it's all about! Yesterday is gone. Do better today!
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That's what it's all about! Yesterday is gone. Do better today!
Thanks, bro!
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What a comeback! Making a little comeback of my own today. Got home late, missed workout, went over my points yesterday.
Yesterday? What's yesterday? :)
Now let's see you kick some butt today!!!!!
Last night I went to bed a little after 11 because we had to visit another church. I had to play for the choir, play the organ behind my Bishop, etc. I usually try to get to bed around 10.
I'm tired, but once I get in the gym. The steel. The pump. It wakes me up. Right now I feel like I could run through a troop.
Besides, it's better than working all day, THEN going to the gym and getting home when my daughter is almost ready for bed. :-\
Wow. Well, good for you.
Ok people, let's have a kick-butt day today!!!
I'm having my first of three meals (bacon, egg & cheese croissant) and I just walked up 3 flights of stairs.
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Let's Go!
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So we have, what, three hyped up people in here? :D
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Today, I will make a conscious effort to hit "3" on the elevator instead of "6" so I can take the stairs up to my floor. - Check
Today, I will drink at least 50 oz of water.
Today, I will eat 3 meals.
Today, I will make positive and encouraging declarations all day long, I will sing hymns, and recite psalms. Today, I will not entertain negativity or worry about anything. Today, God is in control. - Starting over... lol
Today, if anyone comes to me with a non-life-threatening problem, I will ask them if I can call them back tomorrow. - Starting over... lol
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You look stunning in your avatar btw.
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You look stunning in your avatar btw.
Thank you! You know how to make a sister feel good! :)
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I'm hyped too!!!
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Thank you! You know how to make a sister feel good! :)
That's what she said.
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That's what she said.
:D
I'm hyped too!!!
Yeah YEAHHHH!!!!
How's it going with you, sis? Any updates to share? (I still have my pom poms so I'm ready to cheer)!
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Let me get up on this...
So, I've been exercising.
Reading and praying more.
Still trying to grab a hold to this eating thing. :\
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Let me get up on this...
So, I've been exercising.
Reading and praying more.
Still trying to grab a hold to this eating thing. :\
Have you tried my suggestion? Have you tried getting angry at the food? :D
Srsly though, I WISH my goal was gaining weight. I would eat everything not bolted down. Then I would eat everything bolted down.
nom nom nom
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:D
Yeah YEAHHHH!!!!
How's it going with you, sis? Any updates to share? (I still have my pom poms so I'm ready to cheer)!
Everything is going good! Little by little I'm doing better. I haven't had soda in three weeks, I've been substituting my sandwiches for salads that actually have veggies in them and not a ton of dressing, drinking water and UNSWEETENED tea! That's huge for me.
Now as I'm typing this, I realize I haven't had McDonalds in two weeks!
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YAayy! No McDonalds!!! I haven't had soda either. Well, except yesterday. I'm still trying to figure out why my face is breaking out so badly. :(
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Everything is going good! Little by little I'm doing better. I haven't had soda in three weeks, I've been substituting my sandwiches for salads that actually have veggies in them and not a ton of dressing, drinking water and UNSWEETENED tea! That's huge for me.
Now as I'm typing this, I realize I haven't had McDonalds in two weeks!
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That feels like deja vu. Did you already share that a few days ago and I just forgot? LOL! :D
I'm sorry. :(
But yeah, CONGRATULATIONS on your progress!!! Keep up the good work, sis!
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CONGRATULATIONS on your progress!!! Keep up the good work, sis!
+1
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Everything is going good! Little by little I'm doing better. I haven't had soda in three weeks, I've been substituting my sandwiches for salads that actually have veggies in them and not a ton of dressing, drinking water and UNSWEETENED tea! That's huge for me.
Now as I'm typing this, I realize I haven't had McDonalds in two weeks!
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Go girl!
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Nessa how you posting and on the prayer call at the same time? :D :D :D
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Nessa how you posting and on the prayer call at the same time? :D :D :D
I know... i know...
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I know... i know...
ROFL!!!
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Nessa how you posting and on the prayer call at the same time? :D :D :D
Is that like prayin' with one eye open in chu'ch? :-\ :D
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Is that like prayin' with one eye open in chu'ch? :-\ :D
ROFL!!!
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LOL, it was a pause in the prayer... :D
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Nessa's gonna be that lady who's praying in the mic and swatting her kids' behinds at the same time. :D
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That feels like deja vu. Did you already share that a few days ago and I just forgot? LOL! :D
I'm sorry. :(
But yeah, CONGRATULATIONS on your progress!!! Keep up the good work, sis!
LOL! It's okay. I did put that I posted it yesterday in my intial post, but I deleted it lol. I realized that I posted in between an already ongoing converation, causing it to be overlooked LOL!!
Thanks sis!
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Hey, there are more than 3 hyped people. I just don't get to this site as often as in times past. I just realized that at some point in the last year and a half, I was 240. I'm now 213 and shooting for 190. I was telling someone the other day that I'm actually starting to see signs of the old physique. So, yeah, I'm hyped!
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Nessa's gonna be that lady who's praying in the mic and swatting her kids' behinds at the same time. :D
Never that. I hate when people stop praying to address some non-prayer issue, lol. It takes me out of the spirit...
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I'm just being quiet until I get this thing on track. Once I lose something, I'll get hyped. :D
I am motivated, though.
Qucik Question:
I need to know what fish is best for baking?
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LOL! It's okay. I did put that I posted it yesterday in my intial post, but I deleted it lol. I realized that I posted in between an already ongoing converation, causing it to be overlooked LOL!!
Thanks sis!
I saw it and didn't realize I had seen it until I read the repost today. :D
I'm sorry. My brain acts up sometimes. :-[
Hey, there are more than 3 hyped people. I just don't get to this site as often as in times past. I just realized that at some point in the last year and a half, I was 240. I'm now 213 and shooting for 190. I was telling someone the other day that I'm actually starting to see signs of the old physique. So, yeah, I'm hyped!
Congrats!!! Keep up the good work!
Never that. I hate when people stop praying to address some non-prayer issue, lol. It takes me out of the spirit...
I hate that too. I even hate sipping water while praying. One time, though, I absolutely HAD to put some DCT on my lips. Them joints were about to fall off! :D
I'm just being quiet until I get this thing on track. Once I lose something, I'll get hyped. :D
I am motivated, though.
Qucik Question:
I need to know what fish is best for baking?
Quiet is not allowed. You know I will call you out and ask how it's going. :D
I love baked tilapia (but ONLY buy wild caught fish, not farm raised).
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I'm just being quiet until I get this thing on track. Once I lose something, I'll get hyped. :D
I am motivated, though.
Qucik Question:
I need to know what fish is best for baking?
Talipia and Salmon are my personal favorites
Right off the george foreman grill
I like my salmon with the skin on though my asian room mate turned me on to it.
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Hey, there are more than 3 hyped people. I just don't get to this site as often as in times past. I just realized that at some point in the last year and a half, I was 240. I'm now 213 and shooting for 190. I was telling someone the other day that I'm actually starting to see signs of the old physique. So, yeah, I'm hyped!
Go 'head brah!
I love baked tilapia (but ONLY buy wild caught fish, not farm raised).
Yuuuup. Tilapia, tuna and whiting are the only kinds of fish I can stand. Tilapia is the best quality of the bunch IMO.
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I'm just being quiet until I get this thing on track. Once I lose something, I'll get hyped. :D
I am motivated, though.
Qucik Question:
I need to know what fish is best for baking?
You can never go wrong with salmon. And, steel head trout (which looks and tastes like salmon).
Type slower, sis. ;) :D
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LOL!!! How did that happen?! Geez.
I love tilapia so I'll get that and I'll get a small piece of salmon. I hope I like it.
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Make sure it's wild caught and not farm raised. The farm raised tilapia are fed a corn diet, while wild caught fish are fed the way God intended for them to be fed (greens and other fish). The result is that farm raised tilapia can have as much bad fat as a doughnut. (In general, wild caught fish of any kind are always better for you than farm raised fish, since God's way is the best way).
Here's a source, but there are zillions of articles out there on the subject.
The tilapia served as the “catch of the day” in restaurants across the country is usually farm-raised. And researchers Wake Forest University found that farm-raised tilapia has more omega-6s than bacon, doughnuts and hamburger.1
Instead of being good for your heart, it’s flooding your body with inflammation – the main culprit behind heart disease! And on top of that, it’s pumped full of gender-bending hormones!
Always Buy Wild-Caught Fish. Farm-raised fish are simply fed an unnatural diet and become diseased and inflamed. The potential health risks could cost your body in the long run.
Because farm-raised fish don’t have lots of room to swim and are prone to disease, they are often given antibiotics as well as preservatives and commercial dyes to give them a healthy color.4
For example, farm-raised salmon is not the nice pink color that you would see with wild salmon, so it is injected with dye. At your supermarket you will often see “color-enhanced” in small print under the farm-raised salmon sign.
http://www.alsearsmd.com/if-youre-eating-this-fish-you-may-as-well-eat-a-doughnut/ (http://www.alsearsmd.com/if-youre-eating-this-fish-you-may-as-well-eat-a-doughnut/)
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Make sure it's wild caught and not farm raised.
Quoted for emphasis!!!
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I really need a ladies' thread to pose this. But I'll do my best with what I got. :D
Do you ladies find that your eating trends vary with the monthly calendar? If that wasn't clear, I give up and won't ask the question.
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I really need a ladies' thread to pose this. But I'll do my best with what I got. :D
Do you ladies find that your eating trends vary with the monthly calendar? If that wasn't clear, I give up and won't ask the question.
I understand exactly what you're asking...and, clearly, I'm not a lady; so, well done. :D
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I really need a ladies' thread to pose this. But I'll do my best with what I got. :D
Do you ladies find that your eating trends vary with the monthly calendar? If that wasn't clear, I give up and won't ask the question.
My wife's does, sometimes its super easy for her to eat right and then BAM! I'm like what are you doing?
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My wife's does, sometimes its super easy for her to eat right and then BAM! I'm like what are you doing?
Then she screams at you for calling her 'fat' and storms away.
Amirite? Amirite?
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Then she screams at you for calling her 'fat' and storms away.
Amirite? Amirite?
yep ... or she starts staring at the mirror again asking if I love her still ... *sigh*
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Wow, who knew guys could answer this question better? Go figure. I never noticed it until I started really trying to do this right. I'm breezing along with no problem at all and all of a sudden... BAM! Then I started thinking, and it all made sense.
Yet holding on today, though...
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I really need a ladies' thread to pose this. But I'll do my best with what I got. :D
Do you ladies find that your eating trends vary with the monthly calendar? If that wasn't clear, I give up and won't ask the question.
Definitely. UNQUESTIONABLY.
But for me, it may be a bit different. The week leading up, I'm a hog. I just want any and everything sweet and bready. :D Cakes, cookies, donuts, pastries, croissants, bagels, muffins, rolls... That's all I want.
Then, the week of, I barely have an appetite at all. First three days, I may eat 1 meal a day, if that. I'm also craving chocolate big time. After that, it's back to normal.
And I know this isn't part of the question, but since we're on the subject - I simply cannot control my emotions that week at all. I'm just a sack of tears and yelling and depression and moodiness and pity and insecurity - usually eased slightly by chocolate and wine (sorry, I know how you feel about that).
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Ok, so far from what I can gather, the day before and the first day are the ones for me. I was slightly moody yesterday, today I think I've been okay. But my unit had chocolate, lol (which I counted in my points).
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wheres that grandpa simpson gif when you need it
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wheres that grandpa simpson gif when you need it
Yea, this thread has taken a turn away from the Y chromosome.
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Yea, this thread has taken a turn away from the Y chromosome.
GOOD. That's how I feel when y'all turn an otherwise pleasant thread into a football fest. >:( :P
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I'm definitely pumped again. Time to get back on my grind and not let all this hard work go in vain. Month 4, can't stop now!!! ;D
SN: I actually worked out during my vacation this time. Wish I would've found the gym sooner, but I guess the swimming made up for it.
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I'm definitely pumped again. Time to get back on my grind and not let all this hard work go in vain. Month 4, can't stop now!!! ;D
SN: I actually worked out during my vacation this time. Wish I would've found the gym sooner, but I guess the swimming made up for it.
Gooooo Trey!
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I'm definitely pumped again. Time to get back on my grind and not let all this hard work go in vain. Month 4, can't stop now!!! ;D
SN: I actually worked out during my vacation this time. Wish I would've found the gym sooner, but I guess the swimming made up for it.
Do it bro!
What do your workouts look like?
Rough morning for me. I struggled to get out of bed, but eventually left the house @ 5:25am. My workout wasn't a great one. My strength was way down. When I tried to bench 185 and got only 1 rep I knew it was going to be a tough workout. :D
I got through though. Breakfast: Turkey Bacon, eggs, and cheese on a whole wheat roll with a Perrier water.
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I got through though. Breakfast: Turkey Bacon, eggs, and cheese on a whole wheat roll with a Perrier water.
I'm glad you changed it up 'cause I was getting tired of your regular breakfast and I'm not even the one eating it. :D :D :D
OAN: I thought about you this morning. Was up 4:15a and never did go back to sleep. I was like hmmmm, who is up praying this time of morning? LOL
@T-Block: CONGRATS on all your hard work, and most of all on being consistent and hanging in there! Keep up the good work.
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I'm glad you changed it up 'cause I was getting tired of your regular breakfast and I'm not even the one eating it. :D :D :D
OAN: I thought about you this morning.
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Hey, Hey, Hey!
I made a good comeback over the weekend. I even went to BJ's with my bestie and had the Sesame Chicken Salad (awesome salad, btw). I was able to look up the points online. I had water to drink (YAY!) That was an accomplishment, because I usually have the Chicken Limone, which is way more fattening.
So, I'm coming up on my first milestone this week. As a reward, I settled on a mani-pedi. I have a friend who loves doing the mani-pedi thing, so I called her and she is excited about it. She is now in cosmetology school to become a manicurist herself, so she says I can come to her school and get the whole treatment for 10.00... I'm looking forward to it.
I was talking to another friend of mine and just sharing some of this process and how the change is more than just physical, and she got all excited and was telling me to write a book about it, LOL! ! ! I actually believe I will at some point. It's be awesome to help someone else make this journey.
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Hey, Hey, Hey!
I made a good comeback over the weekend. I even went to BJ's with my bestie and had the Sesame Chicken Salad (awesome salad, btw). I was able to look up the points online. I had water to drink (YAY!) That was an accomplishment, because I usually have the Chicken Limone, which is way more fattening.
So, I'm coming up on my first milestone this week. As a reward, I settled on a mani-pedi. I have a friend who loves doing the mani-pedi thing, so I called her and she is excited about it. She is now in cosmetology school to become a manicurist herself, so she says I can come to her school and get the whole treatment for 10.00... I'm looking forward to it.
I was talking to another friend of mine and just sharing some of this process and how the change is more than just physical, and she got all excited and was telling me to write a book about it, LOL! ! ! I actually believe I will at some point. It's be awesome to help someone else make this journey.
Keep it going, sis! That's great!
And I would LOVE to read that book! :)
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Keep it going, sis! That's great!
And I would LOVE to read that book! :)
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I resisted the urge to get fast food today. One small step...
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I resisted the urge to get fast food today. One small step...
They add up. :)
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They add up. :)
Indeed!
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Indeed!
I find that good choices lead to good choices and bad choices lead to more bad ones.
Example: Because I woke up at 4am and went to the gym, and I've been working on my abs lately, I do NOT want to mess that up by having a dbl cheeseburger meal from McDonald's.
In the same breath, if I don't go to the gym and instead have a big breakfast platter (Bacon, cheese-eggs, hash browns, toast covered in butter) and wash it down with a sugary juice I'm MUCH more likely to just write off the day and eat trash for the rest of the day, effectively ruining every sacrifice I made for the week.
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I find that good choices lead to good choices and bad choices lead to more bad ones.
Example: Because I woke up at 4am and went to the gym, and I've been working on my abs lately, I do NOT want to mess that up by having a dbl cheeseburger meal from McDonald's.
In the same breath, if I don't go to the gym and instead have a big breakfast platter (Bacon, cheese-eggs, hash browns, toast covered in butter) and wash it down with a sugary juice I'm MUCH more likely to just write off the day and eat trash for the rest of the day, effectively ruining every sacrifice I made for the week.
Dang, now I'm hungry! LOL
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Dang, now I'm hungry! LOL
I should really stop mentioning food in this thread. :-\
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I should really stop mentioning food in this thread. :-\
LOL! I was hungry anyway, if it helps. Your mentions of food just reminded me that I was hungry
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So i cut out fast food for the past week, and I lost 7 pounds. I know it's just water weight, but seeing that number in the scale has me motivated to work out. I hope that motivation is still around when I get home tonight, I really gotta get back into my routine. :-\
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What do your workouts look like?
I start off wit 10-20 minutes of cardio (walking/jogging on treadmill w/weights), then bout 20 minutes of strength training (vary every workout), then end with 10 minutes of walking to cool down. I try to do this at least 3 times per week.
My biggest hang-up is my diet tho. Once I get something I can keep up, I know the exercise part will start to show more. I'm just the type of person that if REALLY I want to eat something, I'm gonna eat it no matter what. Plus, this doggone school and not having the income I used to have is really putting kinks in my original plan. Gotta adjust somehow.
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So i cut out fast food for the past week, and I lost 7 pounds. I know it's just water weight, but seeing that number in the scale has me motivated to work out. I hope that motivation is still around when I get home tonight, I really gotta get back into my routine. :-\
Go, Uey! ! ! It's hard to start the workout at the end of a work day, but once you get into it, it really does feel great!
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I start off wit 10-20 minutes of cardio (walking/jogging on treadmill w/weights), then bout 20 minutes of strength training (vary every workout), then end with 10 minutes of walking to cool down. I try to do this at least 3 times per week.
My biggest hang-up is my diet tho. Once I get something I can keep up, I know the exercise part will start to show more. I'm just the type of person that if REALLY I want to eat something, I'm gonna eat it no matter what. Plus, this doggone school and not having the income I used to have is really putting kinks in my original plan. Gotta adjust somehow.
Suggestions:
1. Do strength training first (http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/477)
"Strength training is done FIRST (following the warm-up) on days when you do both strength and cardio training. This will optimize the hormonal response that maximizes your body's ability to build and develop muscle. Your "tank" is full of fuel at the top of the workout as well. Remember, you are building metabolic machinery that is working for you 24/7. You want every advantage possible to enhance your weight loss efforts."
2. Find or develop a strength training plan, log it, stick to it.
By sticking to a plan and logging your workouts you'll be able to clearly see your progress. People who come in and wander aimlessly doing whatever exercise the feel like don't see results.
You can find great weight-loss and/or muscle building guides for both men & women here (http://www.bodybuilding.com/guides/).
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I have to get back on the ball with losing weight. I lost 4lbs in the last couple weeks and that's getting me motivated again. My biggest problem is my diet.... I literally gag on anything green other than stringbeans. I've cut down the fastfood, soda and cake products, but now, I need healthy food
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I have to get back on the ball with losing weight. I lost 4lbs in the last couple weeks and that's getting me motivated again. My biggest problem is my diet.... I literally gag on anything green other than stringbeans. I've cut down the fastfood, soda and cake products, but now, I need healthy food
I'm the same way. Very finicky, and pretty much hated all things green.
What worked for me: eat plenty of the healthy foods you DO like, even if it's just one particular snack (like carrots, if you like those). Then, pick a day and on that day each week, try a new healthy food (not one that you already know you hate, but one that you haven't tried before).
For years, the only green vegetables I ate regularly were cucumbers. Then, I realized that I like broccoli. A lot. So I started eating broccoli more. Then, I learned that I can tolerate peas if they are served in rice. So I cook my rice with peas in it. Then, I realized that salad isn't that bad. Then, my niece made me try asparagus (yuck!!!), but it actually wasn't that bad at all.
In time, I realized that I can tolerate lots of different healthy foods. Had the same experience with nuts and beans. I have always hated nuts and I'm definitely NOT a fan of beans. But as of today, I can eat black beans in Mexican food (lol) and I can eat red beans in rice. I love pistachio nuts (but it took me years to finally taste them). And I like cashews. I thought I didn't like nuts at all because I had only had them in cookies/cakes (which I HATE!!!!!!!!!!) or peanuts (also hate).
The point: try different things. Sometimes, preparing it differently changes everything. Oh, another example, I hate spinach, but I love bacon and cheese spinach quiche. :)
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Very good suggestions! I almost forgot about peas and rice! Peas are like the devil to me! I dare not mention Why I cant eat certain foods(salads are just out!), for fear of sounding very crazy, but I will try this!
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Suggestions:
1. Do strength training first ([url]http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/477[/url])
"Strength training is done FIRST (following the warm-up) on days when you do both strength and cardio training. This will optimize the hormonal response that maximizes your body's ability to build and develop muscle. Your "tank" is full of fuel at the top of the workout as well. Remember, you are building metabolic machinery that is working for you 24/7. You want every advantage possible to enhance your weight loss efforts."
2. Find or develop a strength training plan, log it, stick to it.
By sticking to a plan and logging your workouts you'll be able to clearly see your progress. People who come in and wander aimlessly doing whatever exercise the feel like don't see results.
You can find great weight-loss and/or muscle building guides for both men & women here ([url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/guides/[/url]).
Thanks man. I will try these suggestions out!
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My jeans were feeling really loose yesterday, so I tightened my belt loop another notch. This morning, I measured and confirmed, I lost another inch off my waistline!
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My jeans were feeling really loose yesterday, so I tightened my belt loop another notch. This morning, I measured and confirmed, I lost another inch off my waistline!
Awesome!
I picked up a chocolate milk at Wal-Mart this morning because it looked really good. I figured I'd put the points in when I got to work. That joka is 11 points! Most of my meals aren't that many points! I could've had a McDouble for 10 points, lol! I should've whipped out my phone and ran the numbers before I bought it, lol.
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I treated myself today. I won't say what I had for breakfast (I always end up tempting folk), but it was delicious. ;D
Back to healthy eating now. 8)
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My jeans were feeling really loose yesterday, so I tightened my belt loop another notch. This morning, I measured and confirmed, I lost another inch off my waistline!
I know the feeling man. I've had to add 3 more lower notches on my belt, and it's still not enough. (For those wondering why I won't just buy another belt, I was broke, lol). Keep up the good work!
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I know the feeling man. I've had to add 3 more lower notches on my belt, and it's still not enough. (For those wondering why I won't just buy another belt, I was broke, lol). Keep up the good work!
It might make sense to just hold out for new stuff anyway. You'll just have to buy new stuff two months after that anyway. :-\
Of course you'll have to go through a stretch where you look like you're wearing your big brother's clothes though. :D
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Breakfast:
(http://www.nutritionexpress.com/images/products/59/59-00003-X500.gif)
These things taste so good (well, this flavor does). Only 6 grams of fat and 4 grams of sugar with a whopping 29 grams of Protein!
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Breakfast:
([url]http://www.nutritionexpress.com/images/products/59/59-00003-X500.gif[/url])
These things taste so good (well, this flavor does). Only 6 grams of fat and 4 grams of sugar with a whopping 29 grams of Protein!
Hmmm... is it REALLY good, or good for a health bar?
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Hmmm... is it REALLY good, or good for a health bar?
"Good for a health bar" means you can keep it down. :D
This one actually tastes good. ;D
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Can't wait to get in the gym today. It's Chest/Back day. Couldn't go this morning because...well...I was sleepy. :D
Didn't get to bed till 1am, so getting up at 4 just wasn't in the cards.
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Can't wait to get in the gym today. It's Chest/Back day. Couldn't go this morning because...well...I was sleepy. :D
Didn't get to bed till 1am, so getting up at 4 just wasn't in the cards.
understandable. I'm trying to find a way to get my workout in tonight. My goal is 4-5 times a week because of my church schedule, and I'm on course to make 4 times by Friday, but I just really want to get it in tonight, I feel like I've been making some progress.
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understandable. I'm trying to find a way to get my workout in tonight. My goal is 4-5 times a week because of my church schedule, and I'm on course to make 4 times by Friday, but I just really want to get it in tonight, I feel like I've been making some progress.
Lifting more, running on the treadmill a little longer, clothes fitting looser, people giving you compliments...
Nothing motivates you more than seeing progress!
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Lifting more, running on the treadmill a little longer, clothes fitting looser, people giving you compliments...
Nothing motivates you more than seeing progress!
Yes!
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I had a bit of a scare yesterday. My head was hurting all day long. I had checked my BP in the morning and it was a little on the high side, but not too bad, I assumed it was just a fluke as it has been normal and on my visit to the doctor last week he said we will be working toward getting off the medication completely. Anyway, by the time I got home after a special afternoon service, it was reaching the level of torment. So I checked my BP and sure enough it was "hypertension emergency" high. I called a couple of friends to pray with me and just laid down for bed. I remember my doctor said don't work out when it's high because that'll make it go higher. I decided not to go to the ER because I know for a fact I've been doing my part, and I felt like I just needed to trust God.
Later on in the night I woke up and took it and it was coming down, then this morning it was up again, but by the time I left for work it was in the acceptable range. Thank you Lord!
As for weight loss, I am stoked because I am losing again. For about a week my weight stayed pretty much the same and I was getting a little worried. We have had more potlucks in the last two weeks at work than we've had all year, lol! But I'm happy to report, I've currently lost about 16 lbs. YAY!
Spiritually, I just have so much I could say, but please pray for me. God is really blessing in ministry, but with that there have been a lot of struggles and uncomfortable places. I am determined, however, to keep going.
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Vanessa.
16 pounds is epic. That is SO awesome. In fact, it's so epic that it stands on its own and doesn't even need special text formatting or gifs.
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Seriously, excellent sis! Congrats and keep up the good work. Keep pressing on so you can keep establishing a pattern of victory before the holiday season comes upon us.
(And I'm glad your BP is regulating. That is really scary. I think I told you guys about a year or so ago when one of my sister's employees lost her 35 y/o brother dead of a stroke because he had HBP and didn't know it. My sister has it, too. I usually joke with her that I know it's a pain in the neck, but having to plan a funeral for her would be a pain in my neck... lol).
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Thanks, Rue! You know, I STILL don't notice the loss. Other people say they see it in my face, but I don't see it anywhere yet. One of my employees said she didn't really start noticing until about 25 lbs. We shall see...
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I had a bit of a scare yesterday. My head was hurting all day long. I had checked my BP in the morning and it was a little on the high side, but not too bad, I assumed it was just a fluke as it has been normal and on my visit to the doctor last week he said we will be working toward getting off the medication completely. Anyway, by the time I got home after a special afternoon service, it was reaching the level of torment. So I checked my BP and sure enough it was "hypertension emergency" high. I called a couple of friends to pray with me and just laid down for bed. I remember my doctor said don't work out when it's high because that'll make it go higher. I decided not to go to the ER because I know for a fact I've been doing my part, and I felt like I just needed to trust God.
Later on in the night I woke up and took it and it was coming down, then this morning it was up again, but by the time I left for work it was in the acceptable range. Thank you Lord!
As for weight loss, I am stoked because I am losing again. For about a week my weight stayed pretty much the same and I was getting a little worried. We have had more potlucks in the last two weeks at work than we've had all year, lol! But I'm happy to report, I've currently lost about 16 lbs. YAY!
Spiritually, I just have so much I could say, but please pray for me. God is really blessing in ministry, but with that there have been a lot of struggles and uncomfortable places. I am determined, however, to keep going.
Impressive!!!
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Thanks, Rue! You know, I STILL don't notice the loss. Other people say they see it in my face, but I don't see it anywhere yet. One of my employees said she didn't really start noticing until about 25 lbs. We shall see...
It's probably because you see yourself every day. Not a day goes by that I don't look in the mirror and lament about my skin. I'm really obsessive about it, actually. My sister told me a few weeks ago that my skin is looking great. I totally don't see it. At all. But over the weekend, one of the girls told me the same thing. Still don't see it. LOL. But differences are easier to notice when you're not looking at yourself every day. Same goes with my weight fluctuations. I can gain/lose a good 40 lbs and not notice it until I'm looking at pictures of myself.
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Had a great early morning workout today. My strength has been increasing of late. 8)
Bicep-Tricep supersets, abs, 15 min cardio.
Breakfast: Bacon, egg whites & cheese on a whole wheat roll.
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Had a great early morning workout today. My strength has been increasing of late. 8)
Bicep-Tricep supersets, abs, 15 min cardio.
Breakfast: Bacon, egg whites & cheese on a whole wheat roll.
Alright now. Go 'head, RJ!
I'm trying to get in to see my doc today, can't get my BP under control for some strange reason. It went down but went back up.
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Jeans are fitting looser! Skin getting clearer! Still drinking water! No fried food! Four weeks without Mickey D's and four weeks without soda!
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Jeans are fitting looser! Skin getting clearer! Still drinking water! No fried food! Four weeks without Mickey D's and four weeks without soda!
:)
Get it b-dub. Keep going!!! :D
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I'm not sure how it happened, but its gotten hard for me to drink water now. :\
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I know one thing that has changed for me. I haven't lost much but I feel awesome. When you eat better, you feel better. I don't feel so groggy and sluggish all the time.
Congrats Nessa! That's awesome!
Congrats BW. Four weeks is good! I know how it is to cut off sodas. Props to ya!!
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I'm 11 pounds away from my Thanksgiving target weight of 200, and 21 pounds away from my overall target. It's so in reach, and I can so do this. I just need to really start focusing on exercising consistently. Mind you, I walk a few miles a day at my job, but I mean hardcore exercise, breaking a sweat, tearing down muscle, etc.
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I'm 11 pounds away from my Thanksgiving target weight of 200, and 21 pounds away from my overall target. It's so in reach, and I can so do this. I just need to really start focusing on exercising consistently. Mind you, I walk a few miles a day at my job, but I mean hardcore exercise, breaking a sweat, tearing down muscle, etc.
A game of Madden against me has been known to raise an individual's heart rate!!!
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A game of Madden against me has been known to raise an individual's heart rate!!!
Only when the computer AI tilts things in your favor! LOL.
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I'm 11 pounds away from my Thanksgiving target weight of 200, and 21 pounds away from my overall target. It's so in reach, and I can so do this. I just need to really start focusing on exercising consistently. Mind you, I walk a few miles a day at my job, but I mean hardcore exercise, breaking a sweat, tearing down muscle, etc.
Awesome bro!!!!!! Proud of you!!!
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Awesome bro!!!!!! Proud of you!!!
Thanks sis!
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Congrats, LL! That's awesome!!
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Congrats, LL! That's awesome!!
Thanks! I'm gonna have to join RJ shopping soon. My clothes are fitting loosely now.
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Thanks! I'm gonna have to join RJ shopping soon. My clothes are fitting loosely now.
Let's go brah! Let's go!!!!!!
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1st pic - unroll the pants.
2nd pic - those... uhhh... trousers... don't... uhhh.... fit... properly... in the uhhhh... private area.... :-[
3rd pic - trash the tie.
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1st pic - unroll the pants.
2nd pic - those... uhhh... trousers... don't... uhhh.... fit... properly... in the uhhhh... private area.... :-[
3rd pic - trash the tie.
1st pic - That's a different style. Very modern. Matter of opinion.
2nd pic - Ugh, you're right! Maybe something crossed his mind right before they took the picture. :-X
3rd pic - It isn't the choice I would make either. Not a fan of that tie with that outfit.
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The top half is alright with me...I don't even mind the tie in the third, but............gaaaaaaaaahdawg! What is up with them britches?!
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*Remembers price tags from the other thread*
Conceptually, RJ and I will go shopping together. I've got 5 kids, bruh. I can't hang in that price atmosphere. LOL
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*Remembers price tags from the other thread*
Conceptually, RJ and I will go shopping together. I've got 5 kids, bruh. I can't hang in that price atmosphere. LOL
Expect the great bro! :D
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Having 5 kids just means you can sell one to get clothes and still have four left over for love, pictures, games, and grandkids. *shrug*
:D :D :D
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Having 5 kids just means you can sell one to get clothes and still have four left over for love, pictures, games, and grandkids. *shrug*
:D :D :D
Hmmmm. How many kids did you have before you started buying hats? :D
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1st pic - unroll the pants.
2nd pic - those... uhhh... trousers... don't... uhhh.... fit... properly... in the uhhhh... private area.... :-[
3rd pic - trash the tie.
1st pic - That's a different style. Very modern. Matter of opinion.
2nd pic - Ugh, you're right! Maybe something crossed his mind right before they took the picture. :-X
3rd pic - It isn't the choice I would make either. Not a fan of that tie with that outfit.
LMBO!!!!
#1. I actually like the pants rolled up thing.
#2. No comment.
#3. Hate the tie, shoes, and shirt. The suit is nice though.
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Hmmmm. How many kids did you have before you started buying hats? :D
I literally LAUGHED OUT LOUD!!!
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Hmmmm. How many kids did you have before you started buying hats? :D
Touche. :D
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I know one thing that has changed for me. I haven't lost much but I feel awesome. When you eat better, you feel better. I don't feel so groggy and sluggish all the time.
Indeed. When I eat crap, I feel crappy.
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Indeed. When I eat crap, I feel crappy.
Same here.
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Indeed. When I eat crap, I feel crappy.
Yup. Most definitely.
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Congrats, LL! Do it! RE: the third pic... why is he taking the picture on the trash infested gutter? Could they at least pic up the trash first?
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Congrats, LL! Do it! RE: the third pic... why is he taking the picture on the trash infested gutter? Could they at least pic up the trash first?
That's the first thing I noticed. Maybe they wanted to keep it real.
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That's the first thing I noticed. Maybe they wanted to keep it real.
Second thing... for me. #blankstare I don't know how that "first thing" made it to publication... LOL!
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Second thing... for me. #blankstare I don't know how that "first thing" made it to publication... LOL!
lolz.
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I watched "Forks Over Knives" on Netflix yesterday & now I'm considering a whole foods plant-based diet (which is nothing but the Daniel Fast Diet). I'm 34 and I have been given about 6 pills to take for hypertension, cholesterol & kidneys. I have about 40 lbs I want to lose, but moreso, I want to be totally healthy again. I'm gonna start today & try to go without meat as long as I can. Just to see how this works out. To see how creative I can be. I'm not making any promises yet, but I'm gonna give it a try. Pray for me.
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I watched "Forks Over Knives" on Netflix yesterday & now I'm considering a whole foods plant-based diet (which is nothing but the Daniel Fast Diet). I'm 34 and I have been given about 6 pills to take for hypertension, cholesterol & kidneys. I have about 40 lbs I want to lose, but moreso, I want to be totally healthy again. I'm gonna start today & try to go without meat as long as I can. Just to see how this works out. To see how creative I can be. I'm not making any promises yet, but I'm gonna give it a try. Pray for me.
Can you help me understand why cutting out meat would be a healthy choice? Just curious.
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You ain't curious, RJ. You're setting him up to do your little pro-meat thingy. LOL Didn't you get MM04 on that one a few years ago? SMH! Leave that man alone. If he doesn't wanna eat meat, he doesn't have to, doggonit. I don't see you harassing Daniel! Well... the memory of Daniel... lol. :D :D :D
Anyway, congrats for joining the club, Kingrhollo. I'll be praying for you. And listen to RJ. Whatever he says is probably right (only in this thread, though).
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Can you help me understand why cutting out meat would be a healthy choice? Just curious.
The simple answer is , I don't REALLY know. I know that what I have been doing hasn't been working. I know that I am borderline addicted to bad foods and the "fast" would help me spiritually & physically. I am just at peace at giving this a try. That's why I stated that I'm trying this out. At most I have thought about adding grilled/baked fish, seafood & poultry. But I don't see how trying this would hurt. I have seen the Daniel Fast do wonders for people, also. What I haven't seen is someone show me how meat is necessary.
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You ain't curious, RJ. You're setting him up to do your little pro-meat thingy. LOL
:D :D :D You felt it too, eh?
Oh Lawd, here it comes. :-\
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:D :D :D You felt it too, eh?
Oh Lawd, here it comes. :-\
He ain't slick. :D
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On the subject of meat, I'm neither pro or anti meat, but I will say this, I don't see myself EVER living without it. :D I love bacon, turkey wings and cheeseburgers too much.
BUT... I will say that the foods we eat today are just jam-packed with steroids, preservatives, additives and other junk - and the animals the meat comes from are loaded up with all kinds of stuff and in many cases, not fed healthy diets. So, if you're not eating organic meat (which we know is extremely expensive), you really can't convince me that regular store-bought meat is healthy. We just can't seem to avoid all this unhealthy stuff they do to our foods. :(
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He ain't slick. :D
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On the subject of meat, I'm neither pro or anti meat, but I will say this, I don't see myself EVER living without it. :D I love bacon, turkey wings and cheeseburgers too much.
BUT... I will say that the foods we eat today are just jam-packed with steroids, preservatives, additives and other junk - and the animals the meat comes from are loaded up with all kinds of stuff and in many cases, not fed healthy diets. So, if you're not eating organic meat (which we know is extremely expensive), you really can't convince me that regular store-bought meat is healthy. We just can't seem to avoid all this unhealthy stuff they do to our foods. :(
And that's the 'getcha'. But, the government wants to talk about Americans being healthier? ::)
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There have been a lot of farmer's markets popping up around here lately. So wifey & I are trying to frequent those places more to do our grocery shopping. And the prices are less expensive since the middle man is cut out of the loop.
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My doctor is from the middle east, and he's very pro-veggie. He allows some meats, but he absolutely forbids frying them, lol. I've become more open to trying all kinds of veggies, and I really am pretty cool with it. I eat tuna now and then and maybe some chicken here and there (Saturday, my tutoring student's mom bought lemon pepper wings from Wing Stop, my absolute fav, so I indulged... yeah, they're fried, lol), but overall, I'm pretty happy without meat. Oh yeah, and there's a piece of canadian bacon on the breakfast muffin I eat most mornings.
So weigh in was Saturday and so far I've lost 21.6 lbs! People are really starting to notice (not me yet, though). I walked into my friend's house for the tutoring session and she noticed instantly. Yeah, that was pretty cool.
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There have been a lot of farmer's markets popping up around here lately. So wifey & I are trying to frequent those places more to do our grocery shopping. And the prices are less expensive since the middle man is cut out of the loop.
I'm about to go and check one out after work, today!
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Farmers Markets are awesome. We have some really good ones in Atlanta. Problem is, though, that in big cities, there are still LOTS of middle men, so the prices aren't as low as they would be in a different area. But I like knowing that my food is (mostly) preservative-free and fresh and clean and not loaded with cancer-causing stuff and premature puberty causing stuff (not that I have to worry about that, but if it causes premature puberty, there's no telling what else it will cause).
VANESSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21.6 lbs???? Whoa, girl that's awesome!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Jonathan, how was your doctor's visit? It's passed, hasn't it?
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LOL, just realized I already gave my weigh in update in the CS status on Saturday. The whole weekend is a blur.
As for a spiritual update, I called someone who I consider a veteran in ministry and asked her some questions about how she started out, etc, etc, because I am having some frustrations. She really gave me some sound and wise advice, so my focus is shifting a bit. Sometimes you get so amped about God using you, that it becomes your focus... that makes you a target for frustration because if you're not able to go forth or develop like you anticipated, it gets difficult to separate your relationship with God from the things you can do or want to do in ministry. Anyway, she gave me some good instruction and I appreciate that. She's not one I talk to a whole lot, so I wasn't sure I was doing the right thing in calling her, but it proved to be a very good move.
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Farmers Markets are awesome. We have some really good ones in Atlanta. Problem is, though, that in big cities, there are still LOTS of middle men, so the prices aren't as low as they would be in a different area. But I like knowing that my food is (mostly) preservative-free and fresh and clean and not loaded with cancer-causing stuff and premature puberty causing stuff (not that I have to worry about that, but if it causes premature puberty, there's no telling what else it will cause).
VANESSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 21.6 lbs???? Whoa, girl that's awesome!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Jonathan, how was your doctor's visit? It's passed, hasn't it?
It hasn't. Will make an appointment this week, I believe. Had to get that insipid paper out of the way, first.
I submit it tonight!!!
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You ain't curious, RJ. You're setting him up to do your little pro-meat thingy. LOL
:D :D :D You felt it too, eh?
Oh Lawd, here it comes. :-\
He ain't slick. :D
My reputation preceeds me. I have to get more inventive with my set ups. :D :D :D
Seriously though, I've never quite understood the benefits of abandoning meat, so if someone comes up with a valid reason to stop eating meat I'd love to hear it.
The simple answer is , I don't REALLY know. I know that what I have been doing hasn't been working. I know that I am borderline addicted to bad foods and the "fast" would help me spiritually & physically. I am just at peace at giving this a try. That's why I stated that I'm trying this out. At most I have thought about adding grilled/baked fish, seafood & poultry. But I don't see how trying this would hurt. I have seen the Daniel Fast do wonders for people, also. What I haven't seen is someone show me how meat is necessary.
If you're going to cut out meat you'll have to find a way to supplement protein. Your muscles, hair, and nails are made up of protein and meat is the main source of protein in our diet. It's why bodybuilders eat 1g of Protein per pound of bodyweight. It's instrumental in building muscle and also contains iron, zinc, and a few vitamins we need as well.
It isn't just meats though, it's what KIND of meat.
If you're eating cheeseburgers, which are high in fat content, then you absolutely will gain weight. I bought a George Foreman grill and I grill chicken breast and lean steaks all the time. You get the nutrient & protien benefits without the high fat content.
I wouldn't make a suggestion as to whether or not you do this, but I would suggest you do a little research to make sure you aren't depriving yourself for no reason. :D
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My doctor is from the middle east, and he's very pro-veggie. He allows some meats, but he absolutely forbids frying them, lol. I've become more open to trying all kinds of veggies, and I really am pretty cool with it. I eat tuna now and then and maybe some chicken here and there (Saturday, my tutoring student's mom bought lemon pepper wings from Wing Stop, my absolute fav, so I indulged... yeah, they're fried, lol), but overall, I'm pretty happy without meat. Oh yeah, and there's a piece of canadian bacon on the breakfast muffin I eat most mornings.
So weigh in was Saturday and so far I've lost 21.6 lbs! People are really starting to notice (not me yet, though). I walked into my friend's house for the tutoring session and she noticed instantly. Yeah, that was pretty cool.
#winning
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#winning
+1
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Still on my grind LGM. I think I dropped a shirt size. :D
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Meanwhile I couldn't button my suit pants this morning, so I had to change clothes at the last minute.
Idk what is going on with me but I'm concerned. Its not the weight gain that bugs me, its the fact that I seem to have no control over it and am not doing anything differently.
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I lost another 5 lbs. That brings the total to about 20 so far. Not bad for 4 months! :D
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I lost another 5 lbs. That brings the total to about 20 so far. Not bad for 4 months! :D
My hero! Congrats!
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I lost another 5 lbs. That brings the total to about 20 so far. Not bad for 4 months! :D
Gooooo T!!!!
You're losing more slowly, but you're noticing it a lot in your clothes, that's the part I'm not getting yet, lol.
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Thanks yall, preciate the encouragement! :D
Gooooo T!!!!
You're losing more slowly, but you're noticing it a lot in your clothes, that's the part I'm not getting yet, lol.
Yeah, my goal is to slim slow, lol. I went to try on one of my older shirts that got too big for me, and I was able to wear it comfortably. I just gave God a shout right then.
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I wish we could come together for an LGM Biggest Loser retreat... that would be fun!
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I declare I've been thinking about that forever, Ness. That would be so awesome.
Congrats on your loss, T-Block!!! Keep up the good work!
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Yeah, my goal is to slim slow, lol. I went to try on one of my older shirts that got too big for me, and I was able to wear it comfortably. I just gave God a shout right then.
That's it right there. The Biggest Loser is great for motivation, but losing 10lbs in a week is not healthy. It isn't all fat. To lose weight at that pace puts stress on your body and means you're also losing muscle.
Slow, steady weight loss is the way to go.
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Loving my strength gains recently.
FINALLY got my bench to 200lbs. Took me long enough. It's been lagging behind all my other major lifts.
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Loving my strength gains recently.
FINALLY got my bench to 200lbs. Took me long enough. It's been lagging behind all my other major lifts.
My highest bench weight (back in high school) was 235. And I hit that after a week of not even lifting. Man, I wanna be able to hit that again one day.
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Great workout this morning. Bi/Tri superset & leg workout. Turkey Bacon, egg whites & cheese on whole wheat roll for breakfast. Feeling good. 8)
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Great workout this morning. Bi/Tri superset & leg workout. Turkey Bacon, egg whites & cheese on whole wheat roll for breakfast. Feeling good. 8)
Keep posting that stuff, man. It actually motivates me...Granted, I have yet to consistently exercise, but each post I see from you guys reminds me of what I'm not doing that I said that I would do.
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How's your fast food abstinence coming along, LL?
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How's your fast food abstinence coming along, LL?
I haven't really been keeping track of when I started, but it's been about 2 weeks or so since I've had fast food. I carry my trail mix with me and it keeps me until I get home.
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Keep posting that stuff, man. It actually motivates me...Granted, I have yet to consistently exercise, but each post I see from you guys reminds me of what I'm not doing that I said that I would do.
It's up to you man!
This morning I was laying in bed @ 5am contemplating whether I should go to the gym or not and just decided to get up and do it. There are going to be a lot of those moments. A lot of those decisions. You're hungry and you have a choice of Subway or McDonald's. Salad or Pizza. Soda or water. Candy or veggies. You're super tired and you have a choice to workout or not. It's ok to choose the 'wrong' option once in a blue, but how often you choose the 'right' option determines your success! It's the difference between the Arnolds (http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/6/64016/1222155-arnoldschwarzenegger_super.jpg) of the world and the...well...NOT Arnolds. :D
Anyway, I got to the gym a few min after 6, had a killer workout, got home at about a quarter to eight and I feel amazing. Like I can take on the day.
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I haven't really been keeping track of when I started, but it's been about 2 weeks or so since I've had fast food. I carry my trail mix with me and it keeps me until I get home.
Well 2 weeks is great! Congrats!
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I'm back on my water kick! All it took was a face break out. smh! I was drinking soda like crazy! :-\
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Speaking of skin....
I'm really sensitive about my skin issues, so I don't talk about it (openly) very often. Actually, I don't think I talk about it at all. LOL. But anyway, one of my THT goals was to work on clearing my skin up. I've had acne - really bad acne - since I was about 12. I've pretty much tried everything OTC, a zillion prescriptions, visits to big time specialists, and all the "home remedies" and tips from random strangers who are well-meaning but really annoying. :D
Anyway, in March, I started using the black soap that U13 mentioned on PHB's thread about men's skin care. I decided at that point to try God's way, by abandoning EVERYTHING in my cabinet that wasn't made naturally. I decided to use only "God's stuff" which included black soap to clean, witch hazel to tone, and 100% raw, unrefined shea butter to moisturize (hard to get used to). I also found a great recipe for an all-natural mask, made from natural ingredients purchased at the grocery store. I'm drinking a lot more water, and working on my digestive system so I don't have all these toxins in my body all the time.
God's way is a lot slower :D, but it's working. I think this is pretty much the first time in my life that I've seen this kind of progress. My skin is about 75% clearer than it was when I started, and now I only get occasional bumps around that time of the month (sorry guys... lol). My next goal is to work on the hyperpigmentation (dark spots/acne scarring) so my skin can appear as clear as it's actually becoming. :)
OAN, I really don't know what's going on with my weight, but this morning I went to put on a belt and I had to use the last hole (and had to hold in my stomach to do that!). I'm guessing it's what happens when you get older and your metabolism slows down. Idk. :(
Spiritually - DOING GREAT!!! So excited to be having prayer and Bible discussions with my GKC sisters. It has really been a blessing to me.
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Rue, it's crazy that you're so self-conscious about that, because I swear I didn't notice this horrific skin you claim to have, lol. But, with it being that important to you, I am very happy for your progress. You'll have to list for us your regimen, because I'm looking to take better care of my skin, as well. I was just going to go to Wal-Mart and see what they had, lol. But I'm interested in seeing what you do. Actually, not so much what you used, because you already gave us that, but where you buy it. I have no clue.
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Awww thanks, Nessa. I'll e-mail you my "before" pictures to jog your memory of how bad my skin is. LOL! But I'm also gonna e-mail a confidentiality agreement that threatens to sue you down to your socks if you ever show anyone that picture! :D
First and foremost, I have to say that my only regret is not doing this sooner. Not because it's working, but because DUHHHH it's God's way. The earth gave us a remedy for just about every ailment we have. Truth be told, we don't even have to buy laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid or other household cleaners. All this stuff can be made from natural ingredients (but I don't go that deep with it. :D I love Gain and Dawn too much). Anyway, I love the fact that I'm using what God provided to make myself healthier, skin included.
My products:
To cleanse, I use Dudu Osun Black Soap. I buy mine from Amazon (I think I spend about $12 for 6 bars). I'm fortunate to live in a city where we have a few "hood" malls, and every hood mall sells African products, so I can buy it from one of our hood malls, but they are about $6/bar. And those malls are all pretty far from me. There are other black soaps (plenty of them), but this is the one I like best. If you don't have bad skin to start with, I would check out the Nubian Heritage soaps and see which one works best for your skin (dry, oily, combo, aging, etc.).
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To tone, I use T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel (all natural). I get it from CVS or Drugstore.com if I'm already placing an order. It's about $3 or so, although you could get Equate from Walmart for less (and it's the exact same thing, tbh).
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To moisturize, I use 100% unrefined, raw shea butter. I go to the hood store for it. I think I paid $6 or $8 for a 16 oz tub (and I am JUST running out this weekend after buying the tub in March and using it every single day, twice a day). It lasts a really long time. Shea butter is really tricky to buy - even if you buy it from a store and not online. There are far too many vendors out there that sell fake shea butter, or shea butter blends that they pretend is shea butter. Nubian Heritage is a good brand if you need a brand name, but the one I buy doesn't have a brand, as most of the raw, unrefined ones don't.
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I also take 6 Herpanacine. It's basically a vitamin with lots of Vitamin A and Lysine, which promote healthy skin. It's pretty expensive, so honestly, I wouldn't bother if you don't have acne. I spend about $27 for a bottle of 200 capsules, and they last me about a month. I order from Drugstore.com.
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And my weekly mask consists of: Bentonite clay, milk of magnesia, honey, crushed up aspirin, and tea tree oil. I LOVE IT! If you don't have acne, you can skip the aspirin. Aspirin is made of salicylic acid, which dries up acne. I also use the tea tree oil about once a week with my toner (just apply the witch hazel to the cotton pad, then add a drop or two of tt oil).
I get the clay and TT oil from Whole Foods, and everything else from Wal-Mart.
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My regimen
- Wash morning and bedtime (with my hands, I never use a washcloth on my face), tone (with a cotton pad; once a week or so, I add TT oil to the witch hazel on my cotton pad), allow to dry naturally, apply shea butter (less is best)
- Take 3 Herpanacines with first meal, 3 with second meal.
- Drink at least 58 oz of water. I will be honest, I really slacked off on this over the summer. These days, I pretty much drink 1-2 bottles of water, which is about 20-40 oz.
- I'm also taking a probiotic for several reasons, acne being the least of them :-[ But this helps to regulate the digestive system so that you're more regularly ridding your body of toxins. Those things really do contribute to bad skin.
Note: it took me a long time to get used to the shea butter. When you have acneic skin, you habitually do everything you can to keep oil off of your face. I spent decades buying only oil-free products, so it took some mental reconditioning (and a lot of asking God if He's sure about this... lol) to apply an oil-based product to my face. But I read up a lot on it (I read up a lot on all this stuff, fwiw), and learned that the less you apply, the better. I have extremely oily skin, and amazingly, the shea butter actually completely eradicated that problem. I use about a kidney bean size, rub my hands together until it's completely dissolved and then apply it to my face. My face (for the first time since I was 12) has a matte look pretty much all day long.
About every 10 days, I get a chemical peel. This is to help keep the acne at bay, and it's supposed to help with the hyperpigmentation. Again, not something I'd recommend for someone with normal skin. Not worth the money. They are VERY expensive (and not fun).
About once a week, I do the mask.
Mask recipe
2 tbsp of Bentonite Clay
1.5 tbsp of Milk of Magnesia (if you don't have acne, you can use water)
6 crushed non-coated aspirins (if you don't have acne, you can skip this)
1 tsp of raw, cold-pressed honey
3-4 drops of tea tree oil
I start with the clay and aspirin then slowly blend in the MOM, then the honey. I stir until I make it a good clay consistency, then add in the tea tree oil. From what I've read, it's important to use plastic (bowl and mixing utensil) and not metal because that causes the clay to react adversely. I then apply the mask to my entire face very thickly except eyelids and lips, and lay down with a book or iPad for 20-30 minutes. It's a bad idea to try to talk or eat, and laughing is out of the question. If you relax, you will actually feel the clay pulling the "stuff" out of your skin, and it feels like a face massage. Very nice mask. Not a lot of fun to wash it off... lol... but your skin will feel so baby butt soft that it's worth it. (If you don't like the smell, you can add other essence oils - sold at Whole Foods. My sister hated the smell, but for me, TT oil does the trick).
Yeah, it's a lot. Those that have good skin and don't have to do all this stuff should stop what you're doing right now and give Him some PRAISE! :D
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Wow, good stuff... thanks, Rue. I think I'll try to shop for the stuff next week. I've never been very good with taking care of my skin, so since I've had the urge to step it up, may as well do it right.
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From my workout this morning.
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Beast Mode. >:(
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Wow, good stuff... thanks, Rue. I think I'll try to shop for the stuff next week. I've never been very good with taking care of my skin, so since I've had the urge to step it up, may as well do it right.
You're welcome! As I recall, you're blessed with GREAT skin! This is a good time to start taking care of it so it will continue to look great when you enter your 60s and 70s. From everything I've read about black skin and natural products, the fewer chemicals you use on your skin and the less sun you get, the longer it stays youthful and healthy looking. I'm just stuck on the thought that God's way has to be the best way, and natural/organic products are made from stuff that HE created, so it's gotta be good. :)
Anyway, here is a list of some really good soaps by Nubian Heritage, if anyone else is interested. They make all natural, organic products with no chemicals or stuff you can't identify or pronounce. There are other companies that make similar products, but NH is what I usually recommend because they have the best variety. (I love their Lemongrass & TT Oil Soap - it's great for oily skin). Here's one place you can buy them online (http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/en/category.jsp;jsessionid=5YQXI2RXBRP4KCTLKKEVAGIKNNJIQUNE?trail=5001%3Ab5009&type=brand&brandId=b5009&addFacet=1030%3ABar+Soap). If you look up any of the ingredients, you can find out how they benefit your skin type and see which will be best for you.
African Black Soap
Raw Shea Butter w/ Frankincense & Myrrh (this one is only for saved people)
Coconut Oil & Papaya Soap
Mango Butter Soap
Lemongrass and Tea Tree Soap
Honey and Black Seed Soap
Lavender & Wildflowers Soap
Olive Butter & Green Tea Soap
Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver Soap
Goat's Milk & Chai Soap
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From my workout this morning.
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Beast Mode. >:(
Save me, Jesus.
:D :D :D :D :D :D
Nah seriously, lookin good RJ! Keep up the good w-- uhhh, beastness.
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Save me, Jesus.
:D :D :D :D :D :D
Nah seriously, lookin good RJ! Keep up the good w-- uhhh, beastness.
Thanks hun.
Hulk smash. >:(
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From my workout this morning.
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Beast Mode. >:(
Wow, RJ! I keep thinking about that picture of that really skinny guy you used to have as your avatar a long time ago. Milk does a body good, lol!
I praise God that I'm still on track (though I made a small detour yesterday, and went to Famous Dave's with a friend). Even then, I found out that I was full a lot more quickly than ever before.
Also, I wore a dress jacket to church that I haven't worn in quite some time. I was surprised at how loose it fit. I thought maybe I just didn't remember this particular jacket and it's fit since I hadn't worn it in quite a while, but I got to church, and the minister of music was pulling on my jacket commenting on how loose it was. Yeah... that's what it's about. Definitely a great feeling...
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Wow, RJ! I keep thinking about that picture of that really skinny guy you used to have as your avatar a long time ago. Milk does a body good, lol!
I praise God that I'm still on track (though I made a small detour yesterday, and went to Famous Dave's with a friend). Even then, I found out that I was full a lot more quickly than ever before.
Also, I wore a dress jacket to church that I haven't worn in quite some time. I was surprised at how loose it fit. I thought maybe I just didn't remember this particular jacket and it's fit since I hadn't worn it in quite a while, but I got to church, and the minister of music was pulling on my jacket commenting on how loose it was. Yeah... that's what it's about. Definitely a great feeling...
I have no clue what you're talking about. :D
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Keep up the good work, RJ!
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I have no clue what you're talking about. :D
Do you need a clue? I have a few.
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Keep up the good work, RJ!
Thanks bro. :)
Do you need a clue? I have a few.
Yup. I was pretty big and had to lose quite a bit of weight. The last time I was skinny was about 10yrs ago.
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Wow, I think I might try the mask thing, thanks Layla. Black soap broke me out, but I think it was the fragrance added to it. Plus I have some pimple scars that I really want to get rid of. I've tried several facial cleansers, but I realized it's for acne and I don't have acne, so it's burning my skin :-\. I just get like two or three bumps that are kinda big and drives me nuts because they'll pop out of nowhere lol. I even bought those "RX for Brown Skin" products, that aren't inexpensive at all, to tone my skin and it doesn't seem to be doing anything.
Then, I stumbled across this at Walgreens:
(http://www.vitacost.com/Images/Products/200/Out-Of-Africa/Out-Of-Africa-Organic-Shea-Butter-Soap-Complexion-Bar-856044001165.jpg)
Out of Africa Organic Shea Butter Soap Complexion Bar with Milk Protein. I read reviews on my phone before buying it and thought I would give it a shot. I washed my face at night and the next day, I saw a difference in my face. The pretty big pimple I had was gone and my skin looked more toned and felt more moisturized than it had been in awhile. Online it was 7 bucks, but it was 3 buck at Walgreens :). I might purchase the Out of Africa Organic Shea Butter Black soap too, but for now I'll see how this works.
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Yup. I was pretty big and had to lose quite a bit of weight. The last time I was skinny was about 10yrs ago.
Dude. You posted a picture I guess it was back in like 2007 or 2008, and you were SKIN-TEE! I think it was you and your bishop in the pic? You were super-duper skinny. Need I locate said picture?
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Dude. You posted a picture I guess it was back in like 2007 or 2008, and you were SKIN-TEE! I think it was you and your bishop in the pic? You were super-duper skinny. Need I locate said picture?
First of all, wow @ your memory. :D
2nd of all, if I post a pic of myself in '07 or '08 and was I was skinny in it, it was an old pic.
Because in '07 and '08 I was FIZ-AT! :D
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First of all, wow @ your memory. :D
2nd of all, if I post a pic of myself in '07 or '08 and was I was skinny in it, it was an old pic.
Because in '07 and '08 I was FIZ-AT! :D
:D
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First of all, wow @ your memory. :D
2nd of all, if I post a pic of myself in '07 or '08 and was I was skinny in it, it was an old pic.
Because in '07 and '08 I was FIZ-AT! :D
Yeah, you looked mad young in it. And my memory awes me too. It's crazy how I don't remember anything from moment to moment, and often forget important stuff, but remember the most meaningless, trivial, insignificant stuff whether it's from yesterday or 20 years ago. It's just nuttery, I tell ya, nuttery!
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Let's see....
This month makes 3 months without Burger King. And I've been drinking more water. I stopped exercising though. :\
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Wow, I think I might try the mask thing, thanks Layla. Black soap broke me out, but I think it was the fragrance added to it. Plus I have some pimple scars that I really want to get rid of. I've tried several facial cleansers, but I realized it's for acne and I don't have acne, so it's burning my skin :-\. I just get like two or three bumps that are kinda big and drives me nuts because they'll pop out of nowhere lol. I even bought those "RX for Brown Skin" products, that aren't inexpensive at all, to tone my skin and it doesn't seem to be doing anything.
Then, I stumbled across this at Walgreens:
([url]http://www.vitacost.com/Images/Products/200/Out-Of-Africa/Out-Of-Africa-Organic-Shea-Butter-Soap-Complexion-Bar-856044001165.jpg[/url])
Out of Africa Organic Shea Butter Soap Complexion Bar with Milk Protein. I read reviews on my phone before buying it and thought I would give it a shot. I washed my face at night and the next day, I saw a difference in my face. The pretty big pimple I had was gone and my skin looked more toned and felt more moisturized than it had been in awhile. Online it was 7 bucks, but it was 3 buck at Walgreens :). I might purchase the Out of Africa Organic Shea Butter Black soap too, but for now I'll see how this works.
You have gorgeous skin, girl! Very radiant. I think I told you that once before, I think it was the first time I saw a profile pic of you? Idk. Anyway, if you only get random pimples, it's probably related to something you're eating, digestion (not getting rid of waste), or something topical (like oils from your hair or from touching your face). Take a look at that next time you get them and consider what you've eaten.
For the acne scars, there are a lot of products that get rid of scarring. HOWEVER, the all natural/organic products take a very long time to lighten/clear the scars. I've been working on mine since March and though the progress is noticeable, the dark spots are still noticeable too. :D Because mine are so bad, I moved beyond the natural stuff to some other stuff that is working well (but I wouldn't recommend that route for just a few scars). My suggestion is to just be really patient. Shea butter does help with scars, but it takes a while.
I hope you enjoy the mask.
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Umm, I was the one with the memory of the skinny pic, lol.
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Umm, I was the one with the memory of the skinny pic, lol.
Do you have evidence that you're referring to the same pic I described in tremendous detail??? Huh? Do you? DO YOU?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D :D :D :D :P
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Umm, I was the one with the memory of the skinny pic, lol.
Ok, ok.
Neeeeessa haaas a goooood memory toooooo. :-*
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Thank you, that's all I'm sayin'... :D
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Thank you, that's all I'm sayin'... :D
:D :D :D
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Solid workout this morning. Biceps are burning. ;D
What are you eating? What does your workout routine look like?
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No workout today :( (I've been pretty consistent about taking the stairs up from the 3rd floor to my 6th floor office). I did do my morning walk, as usual.
I just ate a 6-cheese bagel with butter; probably going back for a second one. Delish.
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Solid workout this morning. Biceps are burning. ;D
What are you eating? What does your workout routine look like?
This morning (and most mornings), three strips of bacon and a fruit smoothie (fresh made, not store bought).
My workout....I'll get back to you on that....
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Thanks bro. :)
Yup. I was pretty big and had to lose quite a bit of weight. The last time I was skinny was about 10yrs ago.
Uh, I'm pretty sure we met in '07 or '08 and you weren't nowhere near fat. ?/?
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This morning I'm having oatmeal and a banana (it's time to go grocery shopping, lol). I've been slacking on my workout since I had to take that break. I have to get back into it.
Going home for a wedding this weekend, planning now because I want to stick to my plan and definitely don't want to gain. I don't know what they'll serve at the wedding, but I figure I'll save any indulgence for that day, and I just have to find the numbers on Winger's chicken wings, because I know we will be hitting them up while we're there, LOL!
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Uh, I'm pretty sure we met in '07 or '08 and you weren't nowhere near fat. ?/?
I was nowhere near skinny either. :D
I was probably 190 - 195lbs when we met.
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This morning I'm having oatmeal and a banana (it's time to go grocery shopping, lol). I've been slacking on my workout since I had to take that break. I have to get back into it.
Going home for a wedding this weekend, planning now because I want to stick to my plan and definitely don't want to gain. I don't know what they'll serve at the wedding, but I figure I'll save any indulgence for that day, and I just have to find the numbers on Winger's chicken wings, because I know we will be hitting them up while we're there, LOL!
You've come too far to fall off now. Get back in that workout flow, homie!
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I was nowhere near skinny either. :D
I was probably 190 - 195lbs when we met.
Srsly, srsly? When is 195, not skinny? ?/? :-\
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Srsly, srsly? When is 195, not skinny? ?/? :-\
When you're not 6'6"? :-\ :D :D :D
No seriously, 195 for a 5'10" or 5'11" guy isn't skinny at all. It's surely not fat, but it's not skinny.
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You've come too far to fall off now. Get back in that workout flow, homie!
Yup.
It is soooo easy to fall off and return to old habits. I still want to eat McDonald's and pizza every day. I still want to drink soda and eat Iced Honey Buns (http://www.scanavert.com/api/picture.php?upc=00024300865411&width=150&height=150) every day. Letting your workouts slip is the first step to backsliding!
Nessa, no more excuses for you! Get back to working out!
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Even if I lost 20lbs I still wouldn't be skinny. Too much muscle. 8)
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True, it's a slow fade, people don't crumble in a day (just heard that song yesterday, lol). Back to it today.
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True, it's a slow fade, people don't crumble in a day (just heard that song yesterday, lol). Back to it today.
:)
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True, it's a slow fade, people don't crumble in a day (just heard that song yesterday, lol). Back to it today.
It sure is. I used to go hard 6 times a week. Now I'm down to 2 or 3, mostly because of school.
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It sure is. I used to go hard 6 times a week. Now I'm down to 2 or 3, mostly because of school.
3-4 times per week is good. 6 is great but hard to maintain.
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I think I got up to five... the workout I do recommends daily, but it is very difficult to fit it into every day, some of my days are already full. My former FL asked me to come to the gym with her, which is cool. She's good company so I imagine I'd stick to a weekly appt with her, even if I wasn't looking forward to the actual workout, lol. We're supposed to work it out (lol, literally) when she gets back from STL.
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Y'all mighty quiet, today...
Just bringing this up for accountability. I'm going walking today. Just waiting for the temperature to warm up a bit more.
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Y'all mighty quiet, today...
Just bringing this up for accountability. I'm going walking today. Just waiting for the temperature to warm up a bit more.
Had a great workout this morning. Had a great breakfast and a crappy lunch (McDonald's). No worries. The way I lifted and ran this morning I'll be ok if I have a sensible dinner. :)
Stay thirsty my friends
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I fell off the "no fast food" wagon the day after Layla asked me about it. LOL. I've been good since. I'm getting to the point where even the mention of that stuff makes me sick.
Breakfast: My usual smoothie and a bowl of cereal.
Lunch: Leftover sloppy joe and a few pretzels.
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I think the "gunz" are coming back. Loving the definition I see in my arms! :D
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I think the "gunz" are coming back. Loving the definition I see in my arms! :D
Awesome!!!
For the road trip to Utah, I packed bananas and carrots and was totally satisfied. I stopped at Wendy's for my two friends who rode with me and never even had a desire to order anything. Thank God for strength.
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Awesome testimonies, Ness and T-Block!
I'm slacking. :( And my scale is creeping upward... :(
My biggest issue is the cold weather. I really hate cold weather, so that hinders my ability to do the one activity I love the most: walking outdoors.
Idk what to do...
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Awesome testimonies, Ness and T-Block!
I'm slacking. :( And my scale is creeping upward... :(
My biggest issue is the cold weather. I really hate cold weather, so that hinders my ability to do the one activity I love the most: walking outdoors.
Idk what to do...
That shouldn't be a hinderance. Get your Rocky gear out. :D
I had a McRib combo no ketchup of course. :) Two apple pies and a parfait because the ice cream machine was down. I don't eat at MDs much but just wanted to try that McRib. lol It wasn't all that just ok. I'm going to try to transition back to more health foods. I make more soups and chilli in the winter.
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Hellloooooo....Y'all still here?
Don't slack off just when I'm really motivated to drop these lbs.
You all are going to have to help me. Text me, fuss at me, help me. I need it. I'm serious. It won't hurt my feelings. :D
Hope you all enjoyed your TG!!
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Oh, Holidays are from the devil....
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Hellloooooo....Y'all still here?
Don't slack off just when I'm really motivated to drop these lbs.
You all are going to have to help me. Text me, fuss at me, help me. I need it. I'm serious. It won't hurt my feelings. :D
Hope you all enjoyed your TG!!
(http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh345/bgtballer/Jedi_Mind_Tricks.jpg) ?????
"The weight is your enemy, it wants to get away from you". "Set the lbs on their way to freedom".
You will lose that weight In Jesus Name, never to be found again.
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"The weight is your enemy, it wants to get away from you". "Set the lbs on their way to freedom".
You will lose that weight In Jesus Name, never to be found again.
Glory!! I'm claiming it, bro!
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So I'm at it again. I hope I can stick with it this time. :-\ It's only been a week and I'm already feigning for some Dominos Pizza
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My theme song this week is "We fall down, but we get up..." SMH...
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I'm still at it LGM, lost 2 more lbs. I think I'm gonna give the weights a rest for a while and concentrate on cardio and eating better.
SN: Tonight I resisted the urge to finish off the delicious steak I cooked and instead ate some fruit. And trust me, I STRUGGLED bout an hour wit dat decision, but I got the V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. in Jesus name!!! ;D
*winning*
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I think i may need an accountability partner
Im also thinking of joining a gym. Its too cold to be walking outside
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As we speak, I am walking 3 miles to IHOP and WalMart. I go every weekend, but this is my first time walking it. Yay me!!!
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So I joined a gym on Friday. I went on Saturday and on tonight why do church folks always say "on tonight" lol.
I plan on going at least 5 days a week. So far I'm enjoying the gym much more than walking around the track or riding my bike. I just like seeing those girls in yoga pants!
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So I joined a gym on Friday. I went on Saturday and on tonight why do church folks always say "on tonight" lol.
I plan on going at least 5 days a week. So far I'm enjoying the gym much more than walking around the track or riding my bike. I just like seeing those girls in yoga pants!
Good deal man.
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So I joined a gym on Friday. I went on Saturday and on tonight why do church folks always say "on tonight" lol.
I plan on going at least 5 days a week. So far I'm enjoying the gym much more than walking around the track or riding my bike. I just like seeing those girls in yoga pants!
Great! Keep up the good work!
I've got one of those home gyms, and it gives me a great workout when I use it. Haven't used it in a while. It's hard to have a workout partner because the reps take so long. I've decided to buy a weight set from a customer. I'm getting an awesome deal on the bench, bars and about 300 lbs of weight.. The best part is that I can work out with my boys.
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Great! Keep up the good work!
I've got one of those home gyms, and it gives me a great workout when I use it. Haven't used it in a while. It's hard to have a workout partner because the reps take so long. I've decided to buy a weight set from a customer. I'm getting an awesome deal on the bench, bars and about 300 lbs of weight.. The best part is that I can work out with my boys.
I got me a little weight set as well. I just need more weights and a longer bar.
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Thanks yall. This is my 3rd time trying, so hopefully I will stick with it.
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So I joined a gym on Friday. I went on Saturday and on tonight why do church folks always say "on tonight" lol.
I plan on going at least 5 days a week. So far I'm enjoying the gym much more than walking around the track or riding my bike.
Yea, walking is a great way to start but if you want to take your fitness to the next level you need a gym membership (or a home gym), so good going.
I hurt my back last week so I had to take some time off. Just returned to the gym yesterday and had a decent mini workout.
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Yea, walking is a great way to start but if you want to take your fitness to the next level you need a gym membership (or a home gym), so good going.
I hurt my back last week so I had to take some time off. Just returned to the gym yesterday and had a decent mini workout.
When I hurt my back a few years ago doing crunches (apparently INcorrectly), it was the most traumatizing physical event of my life (which is saying a lot since I've had quite a few physical traumas. LOL). I thought I was paralyzed. To this day, I cannot do crunches. I'm terrified.
Uh yeah, so anyway.... I'm still walking a lot. Determined to manage my weight before it starts to manage me. I've unwittingly gained quite a few pounds without doing anything differently, so I'm going to work on that.
Also watching my sodium, sugar, and caffeine intake. Taking my probiotics (lovvvving it). Drinking water more than anything else. Skin is improving nicely (but sooooo slowly). Really wishing I had a work-out buddy. I need to do some stretching and aerobics to stay in shape as I enter my golden years. :D
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I need to do some stretching and aerobics to stay in shape as I enter my golden years. :D
So... are we admitting this publicly now?
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I need to do some stretching and aerobics to stay in shape as I enter my golden years. :D
So... are we admitting this publicly now?
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I can't even get mad because that was WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYY toooo funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
*sends telepathic message to Jonathan to give us a "PWAHAHAHAHA"*
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Been in the gym everyday since Saturday. Now I'm going crazy feigning for some fried chicken... :(
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Been in the gym everyday since Saturday. Now I'm going crazy feigning for some fried chicken... :(
*intense clapping* Awesome!
Why is always something fried?!!! That's what I want most of the time. Fries or chicken! SMH...
I need to buy some new walking shoes. My current ones are NOT suitable for exercise.
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*intense clapping* Awesome!
Why is always something fried?!!! That's what I want most of the time. Fries or chicken! SMH...
I need to buy some new walking shoes. My current ones are NOT suitable for exercise.
Thanks!
IDK. lol. I might get some pizza, I dont think that has more than 300 calories.
And my right foot is killing me. I'm gonna see the trainer on Friday so I'll ask if I'm walking on the treadmill wrong or something. I'll try the elliptical and the bike until then. I'm using new balance running shoes, so i dont think that's the problem, because this never happened before.
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Oooooooooh UEY!!!!!!!!!!! KUDOS TO YOU! That's excellent!!!
I need a treadmill. Gonna price a used one from Craigslist.
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Been in the gym everyday since Saturday. Now I'm going crazy feigning for some fried chicken... :(
LOL, keep it up man.
I need to buy some new walking shoes. My current ones are NOT suitable for exercise.
You could try buying some of those gel insoles from the store. I bought some for my shoes and my feet hardly ever hurt now.
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I'm DOG TIRED though. I'm gonna rest on thursday.
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You guys are all AMAZING!!!
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I ended up resting on wednesday and thursday... I saw the trainer today, and he pointed me in the right direction. Now I gotta get some nutrition advice. @Cordney lol
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I haven't worked out all week. That's gonna change next week tho, since I don't have school anymore to distract me, lol.
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WOW!!!!!
http://gma.yahoo.com/video/health-26594251/extreme-weight-loss-woman-loses-282-pounds-27563061.html (http://gma.yahoo.com/video/health-26594251/extreme-weight-loss-woman-loses-282-pounds-27563061.html)
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WOW!!!!!
[url]http://gma.yahoo.com/video/health-26594251/extreme-weight-loss-woman-loses-282-pounds-27563061.html[/url] ([url]http://gma.yahoo.com/video/health-26594251/extreme-weight-loss-woman-loses-282-pounds-27563061.html[/url])
Yeah, I saw that this morning. Pretty impressive.
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Congrats to all on your progress.
Well, as I recall this wasn't just about physical health. Soooooo, I'm gonna post about my Spiritual health.
Be back... lol.
For real.
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Nope. Definitely not just about physical health. Please do share your spiritual progress.
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Purchasing the weight bench and weights today. I'm really looking forward to it as I know my boys will push me.
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I walked 6 miles today, non-stop. I'm pretty proud of myself! :D
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I walked 6 miles today, non-stop. I'm pretty proud of myself! :D
Awesome! Keep it up!
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Yesterday, the boys and I finally started lifting. Took it easy and just found our maxes so that I can develop our program. I'm shocked I can still bench over 200! I haven't lifted in YEARS. I'm excited about getting back into shape, and doing so with my boys.
Regarding spiritual health, I've been slacking on my reading as of late. Gotta get back in spiritual shape too.
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Yesterday, I pulled on some pajama shorts with a drawstring waist. The drawstring was too short to tie. It was quite a crushing wake-up call. Either I need to buy bigger clothes or stop playing and lose this extra poundage. :-\
Spiritually, thanks be unto God, I'm doing well. Morning prayer and a very small group Bible study (4 ppl) really helps hold me accountable. I asked God to renew my hunger for the Word and my thirst for Him and He did just that. I love spending time with Him and look forward to it daily!
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Yesterday, I pulled on some pajama shorts with a drawstring waist. The drawstring was too short to tie. It was quite a crushing wake-up call. Either I need to buy bigger clothes or stop playing and lose this extra poundage. :-\
Spiritually, thanks be unto God, I'm doing well. Morning prayer and a very small group Bible study (4 ppl) really helps hold me accountable. I asked God to renew my hunger for the Word and my thirst for Him and He did just that. I love spending time with Him and look forward to it daily!
Wasn't your initial goal to gain weight? Now it's gone the other way?
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Yes, one of my goals was to gain weight (or tone up what I had). I went about it the wrong way and now I've gained more than I intended, in all the wrong places, and without ANY effort at all (which frightens me a bit). I'm 20 lbs heavier than I was when we started this thread, no more fit, no more toned, no more in shape. Just heavier. In my waistline!!!! :o :'(
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Nope. Definitely not just about physical health. Please do share your spiritual progress.
Well, I wouldn't say it's progress........
I've slacked really bad.
I'm on it though.
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I slacked off all week as I had so much work to do....I'm going to the gym tonight, and I probably wont be able to get back there until monday. :(
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Day 2 complete. Just finished working out with my sons. I'm glad I bought that bench and weight set. The guys are really amped up, which motivates me. I don't want to let them down. We worked on legs today. I could barely walk up or down the stairs after the workout. LOL.
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Day 3: I'm taking this seriously this time around. Now that I've got the exercise component in place, I'm going to re-focus on my diet. I started counting caories today.
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Day 3: I'm taking this seriously this time around. Now that I've got the exercise component in place, I'm going to re-focus on my diet. I started counting caories today.
Smart move. Your diet is the most important factor in fitness.
#Winning
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Day 3: I'm taking this seriously this time around. Now that I've got the exercise component in place, I'm going to re-focus on my diet. I started counting caories today.
That's the problem a lot of people have, including myself, they want to RE-FOCUS on their diet. However, a diet is something that you start up and then stop...start and stop; however, if you make it a lifestyle change (cliche) that'll be more beneficial in the long run.
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That's the problem a lot of people have, including myself, they want to RE-FOCUS on their diet. However, a diet is something that you start up and then stop...start and stop; however, if you make it a lifestyle change (cliche) that'll be more beneficial in the long run.
I was using the word "diet" in the sense of "eating lifestyle", not "fad". Until I started working this job, I was very careful with my "diet". However, because my scedule has changed and I'm no longer behind a desk 8 hours a day, I've been finding it more convenient to eat out. I've also been paying less attention to what I'm eating. So, starting today, all of that is changing. I still find it convenient to "eat out", because I'm in the field all day. When I do, it'll be salads, soups and veggie menus when possible.
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Day 4: I haven't missed a day yet. Stepped on the scale this morning...My work is cut out for me. I'm not worried about that, though. I figure as long as I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing, I'll come out on top regardless. Re: calorie-counting, I burned 1,300 more calories than I took in yesterday, according to the app I use. It's normally pretty accurate, but I think it's off by a few hundred this time. We'll see over time.
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Healthy Soul Food for the Holidays... (VTGuy, T-Block, 3rdDay and BBG will recognize the restaurant... ;D)
http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/living/2011/12/19/what-matters-soul-food.cnn (http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/living/2011/12/19/what-matters-soul-food.cnn)
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Healthy Soul Food for the Holidays... (VTGuy, T-Block, 3rdDay and BBG will recognize the restaurant... ;D)
[url]http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/living/2011/12/19/what-matters-soul-food.cnn[/url] ([url]http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/living/2011/12/19/what-matters-soul-food.cnn[/url])
I still have not ate there yet. I almost went one time. I've got to check them out. We walked in but walked out. The music was too loud for a quiet date. :)
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I still have not ate there yet. I almost went one time. I've got to check them out. We walked in but walked out. The music was too loud for a quiet date. :)
You must've gone on a weekend. Friday and Saturday nights, the music (and the conversation) is rather loud.
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I still have not ate there yet. I almost went one time. I've got to check them out. We walked in but walked out. The music was too loud for a quiet date. :)
[announcer voice] Playing the part of Churchyreal is Mysterman. [/end announcer voice]
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^^^ lol
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[announcer voice] Playing the part of Churchyreal is Mysterman. [/end announcer voice]
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[announcer voice] Playing the part of Churchyreal is Mysterman. [/end announcer voice]
Oops country slip. Sorry city mouse. :D
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Oops country slip. Sorry city mouse. :D
:D :D :D :D
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Healthy Soul Food for the Holidays... (VTGuy, T-Block, 3rdDay and BBG will recognize the restaurant... ;D)
[url]http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/living/2011/12/19/what-matters-soul-food.cnn[/url] ([url]http://www.cnn.com/video/?hpt=hp_c2#/video/living/2011/12/19/what-matters-soul-food.cnn[/url])
Yes Lawd, yes Lawd. Still thinking about that sweet potato cheesecake!!! :'( :D
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~THIS THREAD IS FOR TRACKING PROGRESS, NOTING SLIP-UPS, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND ADVICE~
As many of you know, I recently linked up with an "accountability partner" of sorts, and this week, we begin our TOTAL HEALTH lifestyle. It started out with us just developing plans to achieve weight and fitness goals, but after further conversations, we idenitified some other areas that we're going to address as well. We're writing our plans (though both of us have slacked a little on that, but we're gonna get it done THIS WEEK, right partner? ;)) and we're going to exchange them to help each other stick to it.
Anyone who would like to join in is welcome to identify an area you want to work on, and join the "club" to converse with us about it, brag about your accomplishments (however small you think they might be), or confess your slip-ups (LOL!) so we can encourage you to get back up and start again! A just man falleth seven times... LOL It doesn't matter what goal you want to set. Maybe you just want to start drinking more water (**looks at B3W**) or maybe you want to try to be nicer to people, or start reading your Bible daily or open up a savings account. It can be a big goal (like losing 50 lbs) or a small goal (like balancing your checkbook on a regular basis). Whatever YOUR goal is, is fine with us! We want to help you get there, and I think if we all work together and look out for each other, we can get some thangs done. :D :D
Here are three general areas we identified to work at achieving TOTAL health, with a couple of examples/ideas.
TOTAL SPIRITUAL HEALTH (maybe you want to read your Bible more, pray more, change your language/conversations, better attitude, fast more...)
TOTAL PHYSICAL HEALTH (you might want to start exercising, or drinking water (**looks at B3W**), or eating more veggies)
TOTAL FINANCIAL HEALTH (pay off a bill, clean up your credit, open up a savings account, paying tithes, filing past-due taxes)
Those are just some examples...
And you can be as discreet or as transparent as you want. If you want to join in, but don't want to say what you're working on, that's fine too. We just want to keep each other encouraged and motivated!! :)
Best wishes to all on the journey to a better YOU!
i know its been a few years but is it too late to join?
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Still working it out. Need to find a way to add some exercise to the mix...seriously.
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@PHB, definitely not too late to join. What are your goals?
@SJ, how about those workout video games like on Wii or the dance games? I've never seen them so I don't know if that's feasible but I've heard a lot about them. Good way to burn calories.
Or how about a treadmill or elliptical? Or just walking every evening or morning or during lunch? I know you have knee (or was it ankle?) problems, so if none of that will do, maybe the dr can make other suggestions. Bottom line, you HAVE to burn more than you consume. Somehow. :-\
I'm shopping for a used elliptical now. I'm determined to be in decent shape and stay active as I age.
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@PHB, definitely not too late to join. What are your goals?
@SJ, how about those workout video games like on Wii or the dance games? I've never seen them so I don't know if that's feasible but I've heard a lot about them. Good way to burn calories.
Or how about a treadmill or elliptical? Or just walking every evening or morning or during lunch? I know you have knee (or was it ankle?) problems, so if none of that will do, maybe the dr can make other suggestions. Bottom line, you HAVE to burn more than you consume. Somehow. :-\
I'm shopping for a used elliptical now. I'm determined to be in decent shape and stay active as I age.
The issue with any exercise device is noise as I live in an apartment. I feel badly for the downstairs neighbors when Seraya decides she thinks she can run. :-\ :D
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That reminds me of my free ellyptical downstairs. I gotta get back into that.
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So, I've decided to only drink water for the entire month of January. Please pray for me saints, lol. :D
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So, I've decided to only drink water for the entire month of January. Please pray for me saints, lol. :D
God bless you....LOL!
Seriously though, hope that works out for you!
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I'm with you T-Block. Other than a cup of coffee every morning, all I drink is water. And my post history will show that I HATE water. Lol. It has grown on me though. Still don't love it but I love giving my body what it wants.
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Going to the gym is the easy part, eating right is the hard part. :(
As for water, it consists of about half of what I drink. I still cant give up soda and tea. I used to have to drink coffee for energy before my workout, but now I have enough energy without it.
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If I make it June 21 of this year it will be 2 years without soda....SHONDO!
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If I make it June 21 of this year it will be 2 years without soda....SHONDO!
That's awesome! I don't think I could ever do that
CS: Thinking about this week's cheat meal....Pizza or Soul Food....
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Good Bly!!
I went 4 years without a soda. Went to a cookout, had a NuGrape and got all off track. I'm still mad at myself!!
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I'm with you T-Block. Other than a cup of coffee every morning, all I drink is water. And my post history will show that I HATE water. Lol. It has grown on me though. Still don't love it but I love giving my body what it wants.
Luckily for me I LOVE water. However, this first Sunday my mom made her famous sweet tea, and it was PAINFUL not getting a glass or 4. And I hate giving up my Hawaiian Punch and lemonade, but I'ma stick wit it.
I went 4 years without a soda. Went to a cookout, had a NuGrape and got all off track. I'm still mad at myself!!
Dang....that's all you could do, 4 years? Where's your will power?
I kid, I kid. That's impressive ma'am, just get back on track! :D ;)
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I'm with you T-Block. Other than a cup of coffee every morning, all I drink is water. And my post history will show that I HATE water. Lol. It has grown on me though. Still don't love it but I love giving my body what it wants.
I've never understood how someone can hate water.
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I've never understood how someone can hate water.
Me neither. That's like hating oxygen, I think.
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Water has no taste. My mom says that even as a baby, she had to put maple syrup or honey in my water to get me to drink it.
Also, bear in mind that I don't drink a lot anyway. I don't drink with/after each meal, and I rarely, if ever, get thirsty. Before becoming health conscious, on average, I would drink one cup of coffee a day, and I may drink about 8 oz of sweet tea, or maybe nothing else after that morning coffee.
So it's not just the fact that I don't like water, it's also that I'm forcing myself to drink when I'm not even thirsty.
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Water has no taste. My mom says that even as a baby, she had to put maple syrup or honey in my water to get me to drink it.
Also, bear in mind that I don't drink a lot anyway. I don't drink with/after each meal, and I rarely, if ever, get thirsty. Before becoming health conscious, on average, I would drink one cup of coffee a day, and I may drink about 8 oz of sweet tea, or maybe nothing else after that morning coffee.
So it's not just the fact that I don't like water, it's also that I'm forcing myself to drink when I'm not even thirsty.
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Luckily for me I LOVE water. However, this first Sunday my mom made her famous sweet tea, and it was PAINFUL not getting a glass or 4. And I hate giving up my Hawaiian Punch and lemonade, but I'ma stick wit it.
Dang....that's all you could do, 4 years? Where's your will power?
I kid, I kid. That's impressive ma'am, just get back on track! :D ;)
LOL. I'm trying! I will...soon.
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Good Bly!!
I went 4 years without a soda. Went to a cookout, had a NuGrape and got all off track. I'm still mad at myself!!
Thanks! That's awesome! I don't think I could ever do that
CS: Thinking about this week's cheat meal....Pizza or Soul Food....
Thanks! Go for Pizza!
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Determined to eat right from now on.
Whole foods. Chicken, Steak, Turkey, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts. Also, Protein shakes, Water, and Creatine.
I'm going the straight and narrow yall. Pray my strengf. Pray my strengf.
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Determined to eat right from now on.
Whole foods. Chicken, Steak, Turkey, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts. Also, Protein shakes, Water, and Creatine.
I'm going the straight and narrow yall. Pray my strengf. Pray my strengf.
I've got to join you in that, bro. My church is doing the Daniel "diet". (I can't call it a fast. lol), And, changing my diet in that fashion made me realize how much bad stuff I not only allow into my body but actually crave. Making changes for good.
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To be honest, I lost all motivation to lose the 10 lbs I wanted to lose, and to watch my diet. I tried on some clothes yesterday and looked stunning in them. LOL! :D :D :D
Okay seriously, I am still serious about exercising and eating right (because I believe that's key to clearing my skin, and because I believe it's my responsibility as a woman of God to take care of the my temple)... Some friends at work are doing a Biggest Loser competition and I'm in on it. I don't expect to win because my goal is to tone, not to lose that much. But I'm looking forward to all the exercising we have planned. We're doing a "Race to the Top" Challenge today at 11:30 (taking the stairs from the lobby to the 21st floor), but I told them I'll do the "Crawl to the Middle" challenge and go from Lobby to 10. :D
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LOL @ Crawl to the middle.
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To be honest, I lost all motivation to lose the 10 lbs I wanted to lose, and to watch my diet. I tried on some clothes yesterday and looked stunning in them. LOL! :D :D :D
Okay seriously, I am still serious about exercising and eating right (because I believe that's key to clearing my skin, and because I believe it's my responsibility as a woman of God to take care of the my temple)... Some friends at work are doing a Biggest Loser competition and I'm in on it. I don't expect to win because my goal is to tone, not to lose that much. But I'm looking forward to all the exercising we have planned. We're doing a "Race to the Top" Challenge today at 11:30 (taking the stairs from the lobby to the 21st floor), but I told them I'll do the "Crawl to the Middle" challenge and go from Lobby to 10. :D
What else is new?
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What else is new?
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Awwww, after all these years I can still count on you to be my self-esteem's best friend! LOL! :)
I'm gonna tag you in a pic. :) Head to FB please.
LOL @ Crawl to the middle.
Hey, that's the truth. LOL
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I would just like to announce that not only did I make it to the top (21 flights of stairs), I actually WON the race to the top! I was the first one to make it. :)
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I would just like to announce that not only did I make it to the top (21 flights of stairs), I actually WON the race to the top! I was the first one to make it. :)
Congrats!
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Thank you!!! :)
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Determined to eat right from now on.
Whole foods. Chicken, Steak, Turkey, Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts. Also, Protein shakes, Water, and Creatine.
I'm going the straight and narrow yall. Pray my strengf. Pray my strengf.
Me too. I've been in the gym like crazy and eating good for the most part, and I'm still not losing much weight. I guess I need to cut out more sugar. :-\
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Me too. I've been in the gym like crazy and eating good for the most part, and I'm still not losing much weight. I guess I need to cut out more sugar. :-\
I was going to mention that the other day when we were chatting. Cut out both sugar and salt. That alone made a huge difference for me.
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I was going to mention that the other day when we were chatting. Cut out both sugar and salt. That alone made a huge difference for me.
Yeah, I was still drinking "juice" with dinner, though I have water with breakfast and lunch. I also drink tea and coffee sometimes with sugar.
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Yeah, I was still drinking "juice" with dinner, though I have water with breakfast and lunch. I also drink tea and coffee sometimes with sugar.
Try switching from sugar to splenda...
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Try switching from sugar to splenda...
Thanks I'll try that. Do you know if it leaves an aftertaste like other sugar substitutes.
And I lost a few more pounds. I dont know what took so long for the weight loss to kick back in. :-\
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Splenda takes some getting used to. To me, its the sweetener that comes closest to sugar, but it still takes some getting used to. And it's expensive. I'm trying to get into it myself. Trying to reduce my sugar and salt as well.
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my wife and I started Dave Ramsey's total money make over....
The biggest area is actually our grocery shopping. For the first time Ever my wife is trying the envelop system for grocery shopping
(i'm using it for car maintenance and home repairs)
The funny thing is we are both expecting to start losing weight! cause we won't be buying so much food!
LOL
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I've started keeping track of my finances and it's startling how much money I spend in a week, and I don't even have a job. :(
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Rockin these good eating habits.
Fruit. Veggies. Protein. Winning.
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Rockin these good eating habits.
Fruit. Veggies. Protein. Winning.
Kudos
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I don't see it, but one person already noticed that I lost weight.
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I don't see it, but one person already noticed that I lost weight.
That's usually how it works. You'll also hear it a lot from people who don't see you every day.
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Umm ok. I need an accountability person. I HAD one... but...
So, I've lost more weight and I truly believe I'll disappear if I lose one more pound lol.
I'm not losing weight purposely. It just kinda...... happened. :-\
Yeah... any takers?
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That's usually how it works. You'll also hear it a lot from people who don't see you every day.
How much did you lose? If you don't mind me asking.
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How much did you lose? If you don't mind me asking.
About 60lbs...before gaining 10 back. :-\
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About 60lbs...before gaining 10 back. :-\
I'm pretty sure some of that weight gain is muscle though.
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Yeah, I guess I shouldnt be so concerned about the weight as I should be about my bodyfat percentage. :-\
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Umm ok. I need an accountability person. I HAD one... but...
So, I've lost more weight and I truly believe I'll disappear if I lose one more pound lol.
I'm not losing weight purposely. It just kinda...... happened. :-\
Yeah... any takers?
Eh.... I think I have one. Tootles!
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Feeling good. Had a decent morning workout, eating healthy, all's well.
I'm gonna have to press pause for the Super Bowl though. I gotta get my Popcorn/Chips & Dip on.
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Feeling good. Had a decent morning workout, eating healthy, all's well.
I'm gonna have to press pause for the Super Bowl though. I gotta get my Popcorn/Chips & Dip on.
I've been on pause for a minute. I've got to get back to the regularly scheduled program. :(
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Isn't popcorn a really good snack?
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Isn't popcorn a really good snack?
It is...until I toss it in a sea of butter to see if it can swim. :P
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Headed to the gym now. It's great to finally have some muscle.
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So, our church is having it's annual Walk-A-Thon on Feb 11, and this year they are adding a Biggest Loser Challenge. I've decided to join in. Also, every Tuesday and Thursday up until the Walk-A-Thon a professional exercise instructor from our church is giving us free classes on how to improve our athleticism and health. Yall pray for ya boy cuz this is gonna be intense for a couple of months!
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Headed to the gym now. It's great to finally have some muscle.
#Winning
So, our church is having it's annual Walk-A-Thon on Feb 11, and this year they are adding a Biggest Loser Challenge. I've decided to join in. Also, every Tuesday and Thursday up until the Walk-A-Thon a professional exercise instructor from our church is giving us free classes on how to improve our athleticism and health. Yall pray for ya boy cuz this is gonna be intense for a couple of months!
It's wonderful to see a church give attention to physical health as well as spiritual/emotional/financial health. I've seen congregations that are almost entirely obese. It's as if the focus is solely on the spiritual well-being and a blind eye is turned to health.
I've seen a Pastor who was so big he had to sit on two chairs...while preaching. He couldn't stand the whole time. I'll give him his props though, he could preach!
...but I have a problem with that. It may be wrong, but I truly wonder how you can teach me anything about spiritual discipline when..... :-\
Anyway, it's refreshing to see a church take an interest in the total man. :)
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In Alabama, a lot of the churches are entirely obese - literally.
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Tough morning.
When my alarm went off at 4:50am I hit snooze and closed my eyes in defiance. I eventually willed myself out of bed, got dressed and headed out into the cold to make for the train. I grabbed breakfast at Au Bon Pain (egg whites & cheddar on wheat w/OJ) and went to work out. Once I grabbed some steel I was good, but getting there was no easy feat.
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Tough morning.
When my alarm went off at 4:50am I hit snooze and closed my eyes in defiance. I eventually willed myself out of bed, got dressed and headed out into the cold to make for the train. I grabbed breakfast at Au Bon Pain (egg whites & cheddar on wheat w/OJ) and went to work out. Once I grabbed some steel I was good, but getting there was no easy feat.
You got there. That's the main thing. Good for you!
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I think I lost a few more lbs. Instead of adding new holes to the belt, it might be time to get a new one.
OAN: Finally had some hawaiin punch and lemonade today after going through last month drinking only water. It was sooooo good. Now, I'm debating whether to go through the rest of Feb drinking only water. A friend said they would do it with me. Anyone wanna join?
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Started exercising again Saturday. I've found some easy cardio to be jumping jacks, body weight squats, front kicks low and high. The front kicks will really get you going. :) Let's see if I can keep it up.
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I think I lost a few more lbs. Instead of adding new holes to the belt, it might be time to get a new one.
OAN: Finally had some hawaiin punch and lemonade today after going through last month drinking only water. It was sooooo good. Now, I'm debating whether to go through the rest of Feb drinking only water. A friend said they would do it with me. Anyone wanna join?
I'm down.
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I'm down.
I want to be down... lol. I have gone back to drinking my big jug of water with ginger and lemon, but I still really enjoy the occasional pepsi or dr. pepper.
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I'm down.
Ok LL, it's on starting 2moro. Anyone else who wants to join, feel free. This will really test your will power, but I believe it's worth it. Remember, the rest of the month of Febuary, only drink water. Good luck!!! :D
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can I drink coffee?
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Nessa, you can always have your occasional Pepsi or Dr. Pepper in March. ;D (Good choice, btw... I love a person who values the good Dr.)
T-Block, I'm down if I don't have to give up my morning coffee. I mean, technically, that wouldn't be anything different for me anyway. I've been on water only for almost a year now (with my morning coffee). But if you need more support, you can count me in.
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I'm talking about ONLY water. So, yeah u gotta give up da Joe. I know that's a huge challenge for most people. I'm gonna do it with or without anyone else, just extending it to my fellow LGMers.
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I'm talking about ONLY water. So, yeah u gotta give up da Joe. I know that's a huge challenge for most people. I'm gonna do it with or without anyone else, just extending it to my fellow LGMers.
count me out
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PHB, you and I can do water + coffee while the others do water only.
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PHB, you and I can do water + coffee while the others do water only.
cool, i'm down, nothing but water + coffee for black history month
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cool, i'm down, nothing but water + coffee for black history month
And it is so.
But next time y'all need to give a sista some notice. I would've gotten a Mango Strawberry Fruitista Freeze from TB... :(
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Alrighty then, it's on.
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And it is so.
But next time y'all need to give a sista some notice. I would've gotten a Mango Strawberry Fruitista Freeze from TB... :(
mmmmmmmm that does sound like a great last drink
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Though I've cut back, I can't totally give up my Soda and coffee. I'd probably lose more weight if I did, but I need my fix.
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Though I've cut back, I can't totally give up my Soda and coffee. I'd probably lose more weight if I did, but I need my fix.
Start small. Why not try 1 day without it (or 1 week.... whatever would challenge you but still be realistic and reasonable). C'mon... don't let the ship sail without you. :D
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oh noes i just realized the super bowl is on sunday :'( oh well
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oh noes i just realized the super bowl is on sunday :'( oh well
Ooooooh bad timing. SMH.
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Nessa, you can always have your occasional Pepsi or Dr. Pepper in March. ;D (Good choice, btw... I love a person who values the good Dr.)
T-Block, I'm down if I don't have to give up my morning coffee. I mean, technically, that wouldn't be anything different for me anyway. I've been on water only for almost a year now (with my morning coffee). But if you need more support, you can count me in.
Yeah, it's noting different for me either. All I drink is water, and an occasional cup of coffee in the morning. I also have my morning smoothie. I don't think I'll stop that, since it's just fresh fruit that I put in the blender. I just prefer to drink it than eat it.
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oh noes i just realized the super bowl is on sunday :'( oh well
Uh, yea. That's the dealbreaker for me. Super Bowl Sunday is a day I won't be observing any dietary restrictions.
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Yeah, it's noting different for me either. All I drink is water, and an occasional cup of coffee in the morning. I also have my morning smoothie. I don't think I'll stop that, since it's just fresh fruit that I put in the blender. I just prefer to drink it than eat it.
Is that right?
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Is that right?
Dang. Not even safe in your own clubhouse.
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Geesh Jonathan, maybe he was practicing his Indian accent. ::)
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One of the easiest cardio is walking up an incline. I got on the threadmill yesterday. I did between 2 and 15 grade incline between 3-5 mph. It kept my heart rate up at a constant rate of about 168 without the pounding of running. I've got to get back to playing basketball.
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Trust me, it really does take a LOT to drink only water for an entire month. But hey, if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. I did it, and so can you my fellow LGMers. :D
oh noes i just realized the super bowl is on sunday :'( oh well
Uh, yea. That's the dealbreaker for me. Super Bowl Sunday is a day I won't be observing any dietary restrictions.
Wimps, lol.
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Trust me, it really does take a LOT to drink only water for an entire month. But hey, if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. I did it, and so can you my fellow LGMers. :D
Wimps, lol.
I don't really think it's that hard. I just decided one day and I haven't looked back. Nowadays, whenever I drink anything but water, I feel funny.
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I did about 30 mins of jumping jacks and high/low front kicks last night. I worked up a pretty good sweat in the house. I see these are good if you forget to go running.
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So I'm about at the 10 pound mark, plus I gained some muscle.
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So I'm about at the 10 pound mark, plus I gained some muscle.
Awesome! Keep it up!
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oh noes i just realized the super bowl is on sunday :'( oh well
nothing but God working cause at the super bowl party we only had ... Water!!!
however i slipped up :(, My wife and I were putting my son in the car seat and she filled up his sippy cup with Apple juice but the cup was too small and their was a little left over she handed it to me and said drink
I didn't even think and started drinking soon as the sweet taste hit my tounge I was like dang it!!! And I stopped and just gave it to her and she finished it. Made it look like i wanna share ;D Now i understand how Adam ate the apple
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Maybe I should join this club. It sounds beneficial and fun.
It is cause everyone helps each other, especially because the thing your working many have already been through it
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Praise Report!! I can button the top button on my shirt again. :D
Awesome! Keep it up!
Thank you Sir!
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Congratz U13!!! the next part is when you have to take it to the next level
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Wife stated she can feel my weight loss. ;D
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Wife stated she can feel my weight loss. ;D
Good stuff!!! Why do I feel like that's TMI? :D
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My wife wants me to gain weight...she says my bones hurt when I'm #*@#!@#*@&#&#^#$&*@#$(^%*&#^$&^*&. So I ordered P90x.. I lost alot of weight after being in the states for a year because I don't work out like I did when I was deployed..something about having a 6 pack and buff arms she like...<shrug>
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Good stuff!!! Why do I feel like that's TMI? :D
:D :D :D :D
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Praise Report!! I can button the top button on my shirt again. :D
Ahhh, that's a great feeling. When your clothes start fitting differently you KNOW you're getting results!
Wife stated she can feel my weight loss. ;D
Good stuff!!!
That's what she said. :D :D :D
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That's what she said. :D :D :D
:D :D :D
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Just walked 7 1/2 miles in our church's Walk-A-Thon. Now I need me some sponsors. Any of my fellow LGMers wanna sponsor ya boy? Please? Pretty please with a cherry on top? lol :D
Seriously, the money is going to our church's youth department. We are self-sufficient from the church as to not burden them in the finance area. You can donate so much a mile, or just give a donation. PM me is you'd like more information!
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Just walked 7 1/2 miles in our church's Walk-A-Thon. Now I need me some sponsors. Any of my fellow LGMers wanna sponsor ya boy? Please? Pretty please with a cherry on top? lol :D
Seriously, the money is going to our church's youth department. We are self-sufficient from the church as to not burden them in the finance area. You can donate so much a mile, or just give a donation. PM me is you'd like more information!
LGM only supports runners. ;D
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LGM only supports runners. ;D
Well, I walked and jogged. Does jogging count?
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Congrats Jonathan and Uey! That is really so awesome! I'm glad for you guys; keep up the good work!!
T-Block, inbox me. You know I gotchu.
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Just walked 7 1/2 miles in our church's Walk-A-Thon. Now I need me some sponsors. Any of my fellow LGMers wanna sponsor ya boy? Please? Pretty please with a cherry on top? lol :D
Seriously, the money is going to our church's youth department. We are self-sufficient from the church as to not burden them in the finance area. You can donate so much a mile, or just give a donation. PM me is you'd like more information!
Oh snap! Why didn't you remind me?
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Oh snap! Why didn't you remind me?
LOL, the money aint due til March. You got plenty of time. I will keep reminding you, lol. ;)
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Just walked 7 1/2 miles in our church's Walk-A-Thon. Now I need me some sponsors. Any of my fellow LGMers wanna sponsor ya boy? Please? Pretty please with a cherry on top? lol :D
Seriously, the money is going to our church's youth department. We are self-sufficient from the church as to not burden them in the finance area. You can donate so much a mile, or just give a donation. PM me is you'd like more information!
Walk-jogging 7.5 miles is no small feat. Good job, man. PM me with the details. I'll be happy to add a little something to the offering plate.
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Fantastic workout this morning. I'm now incorporating the Randy Couture Workout (http://buildingbodies.ca/randy-couture-workout-for-mma-conditioning/) into my weekly routine and it's kicking my butt! I'm only doing it with the 45lb bar and it's STILL brutal to get through all six sets with only 60seconds rest in between.
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NO workout this morning. I'm now incorporating the Randy Jackson Workout into my weekly routine and it's widening my butt! Wassup Dawg!
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I didn't work out for about two or three days. I see that it takes about 2-3 weeks when you are just starting to really get that high from working out. I worked out for about an hour last night and felt the best I have since starting back. I'm concentrating on getting my heart moving and blood flow more than losing weight. I think I gained a pound or two of muscle. I haven't changed my diet too much although I have been taking herbs and supplements like L-Arginine and Ginger root.
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NO workout this morning. I'm now incorporating the Randy Jackson Workout into my weekly routine and it's widening my butt! Wassup Dawg!
Well...we all have different goals I guess. :D
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Well...we all have different goals I guess. :D
LOL! I was just kidding. On a serious note, I have fallen off the wagon. I'm not exercising at all, as of late. No excuses. I just need to get back to it.
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LOL! I was just kidding. On a serious note, I have fallen off the wagon. I'm not exercising at all, as of late. No excuses. I just need to get back to it.
Hardest thing ever. I'm trying to pick up my video with Jillian or my ellyptical again. I have been eating better, though.
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Hardest thing ever. I'm trying to pick up my video with Jillian or my ellyptical again. I have been eating better, though.
I can't even say that anymore. :(
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I'm still at it. For me going to the gym is the easy part, eating right is the hard part. I still eat junk food, I just make sure that it's no more than 4 times a week.
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I'm still at it. For me going to the gym is the easy part, eating right is the hard part. I still eat junk food, I just make sure that it's no more than 4 times a week.
*nodding*
You can say that again. Getting to the gym is easy for me. Eating right is not.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and every minute in between is an opportunity to eat trash.
...it seems like 99% foods that are bad for you taste better than 99% of the foods that are good for you.
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...it seems like 99% foods that are bad for you taste better than 99% of the foods that are good for you.
...and are less expensive and easier to get to. It's sad we gotta pay so much for health foods, but it's practically free to eat stuff that'll kill you.
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...it seems like 99% foods that are bad for you taste better than 99% of the foods that are good for you.
...and are less expensive and easier to get to. It's sad we gotta pay so much for health foods, but it's practically free to eat stuff that'll kill you.
Yea, that too.
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...and are less expensive and easier to get to. It's sad we gotta pay so much for health foods, but it's practically free to eat stuff that'll kill you.
yeah man.
*nodding*
You can say that again. Getting to the gym is easy for me. Eating right is not.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and every minute in between is an opportunity to eat trash.
...it seems like 99% foods that are bad for you taste better than 99% of the foods that are good for you.
Yes.
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I'm satisfied with eating better - but that's probably because I don't have any real weight loss goals. My goal was just to eat better, and I'm definitely doing that.
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this water thing is too easy
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this water thing is too easy
Are you drinking only water?
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Are you drinking only water?
water and coffee ... office work too boring
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water and coffee ... office work too boring
Try drinking only water for a little while and see how easy it is.
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So I've had my Jack Lalanne juicer for almost a week, and I've used it every day. Every drink has been a hit except this morning, lol. I bought the juicer because I found out that beet juice works wonders for blood pressure. I started out ordering beet juice on amazon, but for the cost of a few shipments I realized I could buy a juicer and fresh beets for way cheaper. I also was pleasantly surprised to find out that the fresh beet juice (with a couple of apples and mint) tastes way better. I actually love it.
So anyway, I usually make my beet cocktail in the morning and one more veggie/fruit drink that I take to work with me and drink later in the day. All of them have been really good with just a few minor things I discovered, like the taste of cucumber is pretty strong and overpowering, but it's still pretty good with oranges or apples.
This morning, I tried to spice up my beet drink. One of my friends told me it's really good with a carrot in it, so I threw in a carrot which probably wouldn't have been bad, but then, I also love the taste of ginger in my water, and I thought it would add a little flavor to my drink. It probably would've been okay, but I think I put a little too much. That joint was skrong! :D I drank it down, though, after I added a lemon to try and doctor it up. After I got into drinking it, it wasn't bad, just the ginger is a really powerful tasting root. I'll need to tone it down a lot next time, lol.
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Went on a 5 day binge and didnt work out and gained like 4 pounds. Went back to the gym last night, and I'm back to eating my oatmeal, so hopefully I can get back into the swing of things.
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Went on a 5 day binge and didnt work out and gained like 4 pounds. Went back to the gym last night, and I'm back to eating my oatmeal, so hopefully I can get back into the swing of things.
you betta
the clark sisters-name it claim it (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiTJDQdaiU#)
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I'm feeling bout 30lbs lighter, literally. Maybe there is something to this exercise and eating right! :D
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I'm feeling bout 30lbs lighter, literally. Maybe there is something to this exercise and eating right! :D
That's awesome, man! I'm starting to get back into the swing of things. Haven't gotten back to exercising yet. But, I will.
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TERRIBLE morning so far.
Woke up at 5am, left home at 5:30am and got to the gym at 6:20am.
After changing my clothes I reach the weights ready for a great workout and throw out my back WHILE LOADING THE BAR FOR MY FIRST EXERCISE. >:(
My back has been so good lately. I don't know WHAT happened this morning.
After all that I had to immediately leave, take a shower and come straight to work. And now my back is hurting. :(
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TERRIBLE morning so far.
Woke up at 5am, left home at 5:30am and got to the gym at 6:20am.
After changing my clothes I reach the weights ready for a great workout and throw out my back WHILE LOADING THE BAR FOR MY FIRST EXERCISE. >:(
My back has been so good lately. I don't know WHAT happened this morning.
After all that I had to immediately leave, take a shower and come straight to work. And now my back is hurting. :(
Dang! Sorry to hear that. I hope it's nothing serious.
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Feel better RJ.
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Dang! Sorry to hear that. I hope it's nothing serious.
I threw my back out in December so it looks like I re-aggravated it. I'll be ok with some rest I guess.
Feel better RJ.
Thanks. :)
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I threw my back out in December so it looks like I re-aggravated it. I'll be ok with some rest I guess.
Thanks. :)
Definitely get better soon, bruh.
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Yikes. I hope you feel better, RJ.
To this day, I avoid most exercise because I was traumatized (like seriously traumatized) when I pulled something in my back doing sit-ups/crunches incorrectly. I am TERRIFIED of doing that again. I truly thought I was paralyzed. SMH.
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Definitely get better soon, bruh.
Thanks.
Yikes. I hope you feel better, RJ.
To this day, I avoid most exercise because I was traumatized (like seriously traumatized) when I pulled something in my back doing sit-ups/crunches incorrectly. I am TERRIFIED of doing that again. I truly thought I was paralyzed. SMH.
There are few injuries worse than a back injury. If you hurt your arm you can use the other one. If you hurt your leg you can favor it or use crutches. If you hurt your back it affects EVER. THING. YOU. DO. Every single movement hurts.
I don't think this one is as bad as my last back injury, but I won't know until tomorrow morning. Fortunately I work from home tomorrow and Friday so I can rest. 8)
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So I lost like 16 pounds. I need to take a "before" picture
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:( dang man my wife ordered for me at a restaurant and got me a lemonade wasn't thinking at all :( I drank like half of it :( my wife gets me caught up too much man and its always when i'm not paying attention. This is like only the second time this month she ever offered me anything to drink. I mean she doesn't even offer me a drink in the house when she goes to get something. And ever time I fall for it just like adam :(
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Congrats, U!!!! Too late for a "before" picture. 16 lbs is noticeable.
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Congrats, U!!!! Too late for a "before" picture. 16 lbs is noticeable.
+1
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Finally got back to the gym after that back injury. Felt REALLY good.
Back to Operation Six-Pack. 8)
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Nice solid workout this morning.
Come on LGM! Where u at? Let's get in shape people!
...especially with this warm weather coming. :)
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I gained a few pounds in the past couple of weeks, but I got it back down, so now I've lost like 18 pounds. I gotta cut out this fast food, but it keeps calling me!
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I gained a few pounds in the past couple of weeks, but I got it back down, so now I've lost like 18 pounds. I gotta cut out this fast food, but it keeps calling me!
It has me on speed-dial! :D I'm working on changing my number though.
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I gained a few pounds in the past couple of weeks, but I got it back down, so now I've lost like 18 pounds. I gotta cut out this fast food, but it keeps calling me!
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:D
But srsly, I have the same problem. I'll be doing great then I'll have one monumental collapse. After I get finished eating everything that isn't bolted down I feel so bad that I tell myself "Well, I already messed up. I might as well have some desert."
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I have not eaten, nor desired to eat, any fast food since that pink slime story. That just did it for me. Turned me all the way off.
OAN, I'm 13 lbs heavier than I was this time last year. I put on a pair of capris that I haven't worn since last spring and I hasd to take the safety pins out the waistline. :D
Other than my morning coffee and occasional glass of wine, water is the only beverage I drink, so improvement there! Yay me!
Also, I had 2 servings of fruit today and 2 servings of veggies with my lunch. :-) I can't say I'm doing great with the veggies and fruits, but I am better than I was.
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This is the last week for "The Biggest Loser" competition at my church. So, needless to say, I'm on it hard right now.
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This is the last week for "The Biggest Loser" competition at my church. So, needless to say, I'm on it hard right now.
how much have you lost since you started. If you dont mind me asking.
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how much have you lost since you started. If you dont mind me asking.
I really don't know. Haven't got on a scale yet. I wanna be suprised at the end. I know it's at least 10lbs.
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I'm the opposite, I weigh myself everyday. I gotta cut it down to once or twice a week though.
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I'll add this, I was over 300lbs this tiime last year, now I'm way under. So, even if I don't win or have a big number, I'm loving my progress.
I'm the opposite, I weigh myself everyday. I gotta cut it down to once or twice a week though.
You'll drive yourself crazy that way.
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But srsly, I have the same problem. I'll be doing great then I'll have one monumental collapse. After I get finished eating everything that isn't bolted down I feel so bad that I tell myself "Well, I already messed up. I might as well have some desert."
lol at the pic.
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I'm the opposite, I weigh myself everyday. I gotta cut it down to once or twice a week though.
I weigh myself fairly frequently- not quite every day. It motivates me, especially when I'm seeing progress.
I'll add this, I was over 300lbs this tiime last year, now I'm way under. So, even if I don't win or have a big number, I'm loving my progress.
That's awesome, man. Keep it up!
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I really don't know. Haven't got on a scale yet. I wanna be suprised at the end. I know it's at least 10lbs.
I'm the opposite, I weigh myself everyday. I gotta cut it down to once or twice a week though.
Once a week. Your weight will fluctuate from day to day depending on how much water you're retaining and how much food you eat.
Weigh yourself the same day every week in the morning after you wake up and pee (can I say 'pee' on LGM?) and before you eat your first meal. This will mitigate some of the variables.
Weighing yourself everyday is only really helpful if you tally up your daily totals and divide by 7 to get the average.
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Once a week. Your weight will fluctuate from day to day depending on how much water you're retaining and how much food you eat.
Weigh yourself the same day every week in the morning after you wake up and pee (can I say 'pee' on LGM?) and before you eat your first meal. This will mitigate some of the variables.
Weighing yourself everyday is only really helpful if you tally up your daily totals and divide by 7 to get the average.
Apparently you can- twice, even! :D
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Apparently you can- twice, even! :D
We'll see if it transforms into: **Mod Edit**
:D
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So after gaining back all but 5 lbs, I hopped back on the wagon. I got a health master and I'm on the smoothie/soup kick. I LOVE it. I get all my fruits and veggies daily, and (as you can see in my avatar), I've finally perfected my morning beet smoothie. The beet is a phenomenal vegetable, and is especially good for regulating BP, so I've been trying different ways to incorporate it into my day. I was using the juicer, but a lot of the valuable stuff is lost in the pulp catcher. My first smoothie was really thick and hard to stomach, but now I got it down to a science.
I've been researching the benefits of a vegetarian diet, however, I'm not convinced that I want or need to completely give up meats. But I don't currently have a lot of meat in my diet.
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"The beet is a phenomenal vegetable"........
You lost me right there. LOL
So after gaining back all but 5 lbs, I hopped back on the wagon. I got a health master and I'm on the smoothie/soup kick. I LOVE it. I get all my fruits and veggies daily, and (as you can see in my avatar), I've finally perfected my morning beet smoothie. The beet is a phenomenal vegetable, and is especially good for regulating BP, so I've been trying different ways to incorporate it into my day. I was using the juicer, but a lot of the valuable stuff is lost in the pulp catcher. My first smoothie was really thick and hard to stomach, but now I got it down to a science.
I've been researching the benefits of a vegetarian diet, however, I'm not convinced that I want or need to completely give up meats. But I don't currently have a lot of meat in my diet.
Annnnnnnnnnd in comes RJ......
:D
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Annnnnnnnnnd in comes RJ......
:D
:D :D
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PWA!!! But it really is. Read up on all the stuff beets do for your heart, liver, etc.... it's exceptional. I actually like the flavor of the beet, it just has to be tempered with something else. I looked at various recipes and altered and experimented with them. The one that really works for me is this:
2 oranges
1 large beet
1/2 lemon
1 oz honey
Ice
All that blended together gave me about two 24 oz servings.
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"The beet is a phenomenal vegetable"........
You lost me right there. LOL
Annnnnnnnnnd in comes RJ......
:D
He's still reeling from the Tebow to the Jets trade so he'll be slightly delayed. :D
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Vanessa is ruining my entire day.
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He's still reeling from the Tebow to the Jets trade so he'll be slightly delayed. :D
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Vanessa is ruining my entire day.
LOL, why?
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You just don't seem to get it. Beets?!!! You're championing beets?!!!!!!!
Ughhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You just don't seem to get it. Beets?!!! You're championing beets?!!!!!!!
Ughhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did Our Father not make beets? God is trying to help you, and you won't let him...
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I can't stand beets. Alone, they make me sick to my stomach. I'm getting nauseous jus thinking about eating a beet. HOWEVER, I am willing to try adding it to my morning smoothie concoction. In the right amount, it may even add something to my mix. Thanks Nessa. (I figured I'd thank you now. I may curse you later. Lol)
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I can't stand beets. Alone, they make me sick to my stomach. I'm getting nautious jus thinking about eating a beet. HOWEVER, I am willing to try adding it to my morning smoothie concoction. In the right amount, it may even add something to my mix. Thanks Nessa. (I figured I'd thank you now. I may curse you later. Lol)
That's all we ask. #beetnation
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I may try the smoothie too. I've been wanting to try something different for breakfast.
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I lol'd. Really loud.
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#beetnation
You must've liked the cartoon "Doug" growing up. All they talk about is beets and tofu.
I lol'd. Really loud.
Me too, lol.
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YOU PEOPLE are such a disappointment.
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I was thinking I need to get a Doug poster about beets or something... yes, I did really like Doug.
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YOU PEOPLE are such a disappointment.
See what yall doing to my Rue Rue!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
I was thinking I need to get a Doug poster about beets or something... yes, I did really like Doug.
LOL!
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I was thinking I need to get a Doug poster about beets or something... yes, I did really like Doug.
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somewhat disappointed...I gained all the weight I lost from my Daniel fast :'(
I will do something about that...
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And the beet goes on, lol.
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And the beet goes on, lol.
lol
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I've been doing awesome on my healthy eating this week (nothing on the exercise front, though).
I think the key is this super cute lunch bag i bought... :). It holds my smoothies, and my snacks. #winning
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lol ^
I've been good this week. I had Nathan's on Sunday and Dominos on Wednesday. Everything else has been somewhat healthy. Went to the Gym Sunday, Monday And Wednesday, and I'll probably end up going tonight.
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I've been eating vegetables with my meals all week long. I'm eating lunch now, and this is the first meal I've had this week that didn't have vegetables with it. Well, it has tomatoes (fruit) in it, so I'll give myself a little credit. LOL. Also, I've cooked every night this week, so I didn't spend money eating out or fill my body with loads of additives and preservatives.
Starting next weekend, I'm going to be doing as much of my shopping as possible at the Farmers Market and Whole Foods. I expect it to be a little more expensive, but if I'm not eating out as much, it should balance out. I'm also going to start walking/running after work, before it gets too hot to do so. I just came back from returning a few pieces I bought that were surprisingly too small for me. I ain't playing no more... lol
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I shopped at Whole Foods last week, all fresh produce pretty much. I had sticker shock at the register, lol. But I haven't even used my debit card in three days (until today when I realized I had no protein and bought a couple of Chobani's), which is unusual for me, because I packed all of my food. So yeah, I'm actually saving money. Some of the stuff I bought at Whole Foods I know I can get at Trader Joe's a little cheaper, so I need to strategize a bit more.
I gotta say, I love the upscale shopping experience. Whole Foods and the higher end grocery stores like Raley's are just a much better experience than like Wal-Mart and WinCo. But you pay for it, lol.
The other thing I don't like, is buying all this fresh stuff means I gotta go back to the store more often. I hate the store, so I'm not really feeling that, but like I said, the experience overall is better.
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I shopped at Whole Foods last week, all fresh produce pretty much. I had sticker shock at the register, lol. But I hadn't even used my debit card in three days, which is unusual for me, because I packed all of my food. So yeah, I'm actually saving money. Some of the stuff I bought at Whole Foods I know I can get at Trader Joe's a little cheaper, so I need to strategize a bit more.
I gotta say, I love the upscale shopping experience. Whole Foods and the higher end grocery stores like Raley's are just a much better experience than like Wal-Mart and WinCo. But you pay for it, lol.
The other thing I don't like, is buying all this fresh stuff means I gotta go back to the store more often. I hate the store, so I'm not really feeling that, but like I said, the experience overall is better.
I believe I skimmed this in 'Rue's post but try finding a Farmer's market. Fresher produce @ cheaper prices, I believe.
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I believe I skimmed this in 'Rue's post but try finding a Farmer's market. Fresher produce @ cheaper prices, I believe.
Yeah, there's several really good ones here, but they don't come out until later in the Spring. Actually, I'll have to keep an ear out because maybe one or two of them open earlier. It's too cold in Reno until about May, LOL!
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I've been thinking about shopping at whole food stores, but I hear it's so expensive. Plus I'm not exactly a 'cook'. But I need to eat healthier, so I may go their for fruits and maybe some veggies.
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I heard that whole foods, is a good place to pick up chicks...
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I heard that whole foods, is a good place to pick up chicks...
Really? I felt like the majority of the people were tree hugging, nature loving, save the world types. Maybe I was judging them, LOL!
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I had a bad experience in WF one time.
I was chatting it up with two tree hugging-looking ladies (I really don't know whether they are actual tree huggers, but they had that hippie look, and I'm stereotyping...). Anyway, I ran into them again at some machine thing that makes some drink... and we laughed that fake "oh wow, so we meet again" laugh... and I started reading the info on the machine and made a face. The ladies had just finished sampling it. To make a long story short, they strong-armed me into trying it. I almost vomited - literally.
Then, my sister tried it and bought some. SMH.
It was some sort of chocolate-flavored grass/weed/seaweed type of thing FULL of good vitamins and things... but I wouldn't care if it was the recipe to heaven. You couldn't pay me the mega millions to taste that thing.
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I had a bad experience in WF one time.
I was chatting it up with two tree hugging-looking ladies (I really don't know whether they are actual tree huggers, but they had that hippie look, and I'm stereotyping...). Anyway, I ran into them again at some machine thing that makes some drink... and we laughed that fake "oh wow, so we meet again" laugh... and I started reading the info on the machine and made a face. The ladies had just finished sampling it. To make a long story short, they strong-armed me into trying it. I almost vomited - literally.
Then, my sister tried it and bought some. SMH.
It was some sort of chocolate-flavored grass/weed/seaweed type of thing FULL of good vitamins and things... but I wouldn't care if it was the recipe to heaven. You couldn't pay me the mega millions to taste that thing.
LOL!!! Yeah, I can't get into that wheat germ wheat grass crap. I just can't. They had me try a shot of something at Keva juice one time, and afterward I looked at the lady like, "You foul demon." :D
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I shopped at Whole Foods last week, all fresh produce pretty much. I had sticker shock at the register, lol. But I haven't even used my debit card in three days (until today when I realized I had no protein and bought a couple of Chobani's), which is unusual for me, because I packed all of my food. So yeah, I'm actually saving money. Some of the stuff I bought at Whole Foods I know I can get at Trader Joe's a little cheaper, so I need to strategize a bit more.
I gotta say, I love the upscale shopping experience. Whole Foods and the higher end grocery stores like Raley's are just a much better experience than like Wal-Mart and WinCo. But you pay for it, lol.
The other thing I don't like, is buying all this fresh stuff means I gotta go back to the store more often. I hate the store, so I'm not really feeling that, but like I said, the experience overall is better.
I meant to respond to that stuff in bold.
I need to strategize too, because I'm not trying to be physically healthy and financially sick. :D Seriously though, I want TOTAL health...
I, too, LOVVVE the upscale shopping experience. Such a huge difference, and it just feels good to know that you're putting good food in your body and not a bunch of stuff you can't even identify, spell or pronounce - or stuff that you don't even know is in there. LOL
Two things I'm not liking about buying fresh stuff: (a) it's very likely to go bad in my house - and I hate waste. I'm just very finicky and I have to have a taste for stuff. I won't just eat it because it's there. I have to want it. (b) what you said. LOL. I hate not being able to stockpile stuff in cans, jars and freezer bags.
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LOL!!! Yeah, I can't get into that wheat germ wheat grass crap. I just can't. They had me try a shot of something at Keva juice one time, and afterward I looked at the lady like, "You foul demon." :D
My sister was like "ooh this tastes just like something you'd get from Starbucks" (she's not saved, so she DOES lie). I wanted to slap that lying spirit right out of her mouth. She's just a sucker for anything that promises to burn fat. That thing tasted like ocean grass with fertilizer and a whiff of cocoa water. And the color was literally the color of feces. (Literally).
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I meant to respond to that stuff in bold.
I need to strategize too, because I'm not trying to be physically healthy and financially sick. :D Seriously though, I want TOTAL health...
I, too, LOVVVE the upscale shopping experience. Such a huge difference, and it just feels good to know that you're putting good food in your body and not a bunch of stuff you can't even identify, spell or pronounce - or stuff that you don't even know is in there. LOL
Two things I'm not liking about buying fresh stuff: (a) it's very likely to go bad in my house - and I hate waste. I'm just very finicky and I have to have a taste for stuff. I won't just eat it because it's there. I have to want it. (b) what you said. LOL. I hate not being able to stockpile stuff in cans, jars and freezer bags.
The only thing I can think of, is that frozen will keep longer, and since I'm doing smoothies and stuff, it might work. But I don't think anything will taste as good as the fresh stuff.
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My sister was like "ooh this tastes just like something you'd get from Starbucks" (she's not saved, so she DOES lie). I wanted to slap that lying spirit right out of her mouth. She's just a sucker for anything that promises to burn fat. That thing tasted like ocean grass with fertilizer and a whiff of cocoa water. And the color was literally the color of feces. (Literally).
Ugh... I think I threw up a little on the description. I'll never be that deep... LOL!
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Really? I felt like the majority of the people were tree hugging, nature loving, save the world types. Maybe I was judging them, LOL!
Just my type!
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Just my type!
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IDK, but I think there's an unwritten code at WF. I had the little bitty short cart with two tiers, and when I looked around after putting the stuff in my car, I could not find a cart corral anywhere. I would've just left it because I feel that their unwillingness to provide a cart corral must mean they want to corral the carts themselves, but I looked around and there wasn't a single cart out of it's place. So I didn't want to be the ignorant black girl, so I walked that joka all the way back to the corral by the store entrance, lol.
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This ignorant little black girl never knew it was called a cart corral. *shrug*
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Whole Foods is amazing. There's one two blocks from where I get the train to go to work and I'm in there all the time. Expensive, but GREAT stuff.
#yesIknowhowlateIam
#doinghashtagslikechurchy
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Whole Foods is amazing. There's one two blocks from where I get the train to go to work and I'm in there all the time. Expensive, but GREAT stuff.
#yesIknowhowlateIam
#doinghashtagslikechurchy
You forgot to SMH multiple times....LOL!
SMH!
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Didn't lose any weight this week, but at least I didn't gain any.
Thinking about giving up my daily soda.
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Back on mah grind.
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This week, I've started getting up an hour earlier. The intent is to be able to do away with the excuse that I "don't have time" to exercise. I've had training this week, so it threw my plans off a little. But, now that I'm accustomed to getting up earlier, I'm going to start getting my workout on!
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Ya boy won the Biggest Loser Fitness Challenge at my church. I dropped 14 more pounds. That brings my total to over 40lbs in half a year. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
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Ya boy won the Biggest Loser Fitness Challenge at my church. I dropped 14 more pounds. That brings my total to over 40lbs in half a year. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
Congrats, bruh!
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Ya boy won the Biggest Loser Fitness Challenge at my church. I dropped 14 more pounds. That brings my total to over 40lbs in half a year. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
Very good stuff! Congrats!
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I need to go to the gym, but I don't want to get my hair messed up...
Ya boy won the Biggest Loser Fitness Challenge at my church. I dropped 14 more pounds. That brings my total to over 40lbs in half a year. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
Nice!
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So.....just as I was getting all nice and comfy with some M&M's, when the following story ran on "60 Minutes".
Is Sugar Toxic? (http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=222949)
Oh boy. I guess we all know that sugar (and its cousin, HFCS) is bad stuff, but I'm about ready get militantly anti-sugar.
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Ya boy won the Biggest Loser Fitness Challenge at my church. I dropped 14 more pounds. That brings my total to over 40lbs in half a year. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
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The biggest motivator is results.
It's difficult to begin, but once you start seeing those pounds come off, getting comments on your weight loss and buying smaller clothes sizes it pushes you to do more and more.
Congrats again T-Block. 40lbs is quite an accomplishment.
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SO proud of you T!!! That is SOOOOOOO Awesome!!!
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TBLOCCCCCCCCKKKKK!!!!! 40 lbs???? Impressive! Congratulations, dude. Super proud of you.
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Ya boy won the Biggest Loser Fitness Challenge at my church. I dropped 14 more pounds. That brings my total to over 40lbs in half a year. Can't stop now, gotta keep going!!! :D
WTG brother!!! Your success will be a blessing unto others as well.
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Way to go, T!
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Thanks you all. I know I had stopped chronicling my efforts like I used to, but that didn't mean I stopped exercising. I just got really busy and couldn't get online much. I'm gonna start back now to help encourage and motivate my fellow LGMers. If I can do it, you can do it too!!! :D
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Ok, I'm motivated again. I'm not sure I have a weight loss goal, per se. But, I do want to get back into having a healthier lifestyle, including exercising daily.
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Im motivated to drop some lbs -- all my church friends all get together and EAT all the time... im tired of that So we decided to get together and do an activity even bowling or something where were not just eating all the time
I also am waking up an hour early so i can do a 30 min workout and drop some much needed cookie weight
Lastly I am taking 30min each evening to pratice new things on the keys!
Yall-- pray my strength in the Lord.
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Ok, I'm motivated again. I'm not sure I have a weight loss goal, per se. But, I do want to get back into having a healthier lifestyle, including exercising daily.
I'm gonna hold you accountable bruh!
Have you started back exercising? What did you eat today?
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I need some encouragement... I started this "eating healthy lifestyle" and im tryna loose a few lbs before sunday so my easter outfit can look even more BOMB than it already is (lbvs) and there is a piece of chocolate on my desk at work and its just asking me to eat it... i threw it in the trash and i can hear it crying for me to save it............
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I need some encouragement... I started this "eating healthy lifestyle" and im tryna loose a few lbs before sunday so my easter outfit can look even more BOMB than it already is (lbvs) and there is a piece of chocolate on my desk at work and its just asking me to eat it... i threw it in the trash and i can hear it crying for me to save it............
Sis, if you can hear the chocolate crying for you to save it you need more than an encouragement. :D
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Sis, if you can hear the chocolate crying for you to save it you need more than an encouragement. :D
Sigh... I guess you are right...
Any suggestions?
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Sigh... I guess you are right...
Any suggestions?
Are there any counsellors on staff where you work? If so, inform them that your chocolate is trying to engage you in conversation.
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I'm gonna hold you accountable bruh!
Have you started back exercising? What did you eat today?
Thanks. I need it! So far today, i have had my normal smoothie, consisting of one bananna, a bunch of blueberries, strawberries, 8 oz of orange juice and 4 oz of vanilla yogurt. i also had 3 strips of bacon.
For lunch, I had....back to breakfast...that smoothie was pretty good. Wish I had made enough to go with lunch.
Ok...ok...for lunch, I had a Chik Fil A spicy chicken sammich and fries, with iced tea.
When I get off from work, I plan to ride a bike for at least 30 minutes- a real bike, not a stationary one. If I don't get off early enough to catch enough sun to ride at the park, l'll lift weights instead
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Thanks. I need it! So far today, i have had my normal smoothie, consisting of one bananna, a bunch of blueberries, strawberries, 8 oz of orange juice and 4 oz of vanilla yogurt. i also had 3 strips of bacon.
For lunch, I had....back to breakfast...that smoothie was pretty good. Wish I had made enough to go with lunch.
Ok...ok...for lunch, I had a Chik Fil A spicy chicken sammich and fries, with iced tea.
When I get off from work, I plan to ride a bike for at least 30 minutes- a real bike, not a stationary one. If I don't get off early enough to catch enough sun to ride at the park, l'll lift weights instead
You got this. 8)
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I think part of the reason I have trouble reporting my progress/updates/failures is that it's hard to quantify since I don't have any weight loss/gain goals. Well, on occasion, I'll decide to lose/gain <5 lbs just to stay in my comfortable range, but that's not a biggie.
I just want to be healthier, in general. I'm doing great with drinking water. Aside from a morning cup of coffee, it truly is the only beverage I consume. I don't drink soft drinks or even sweet tea at all anymore. Once in a blue moon, I may crave something sweet, but that's literally once every few months.
I'm doing better with vegetables. Basically, my strategy there is to find a way to add vegetables (or fruit) to everything I eat. I put some sort of veggie into everything - starches and meats, I even added corn and carrots to my cornbread once. It was DIVINE. So yeah, little stuff like that.
I gotta run, I'll pick this up on the cell. LOL
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thinking i'm going to cut my coffee in half ... and find some way to start being more active my wife said i have a "muffin top" >:(
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Went to the track and had a good run this morning. Had a protein shake when I got back home.
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Did I mention I started making smoothies? I'm not really sure what my purpose is just yet, since I haven't yet worked up the courage to put any vegetable or anything in there, but it sure does make a mighty tasty breakfast accompaniment. Saturday, I made one with peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries with some grape juice. Those are all my fave fruits anyway (well, when watermelons aren't in season). Anyway, I bought a pineapple to make a pina colada for breakfast this weekend. Really looking forward to that. :)
Still drinking a lot of water, still trying to increase my veggies and exercise.
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Did I mention I started making smoothies? I'm not really sure what my purpose is just yet, since I haven't yet worked up the courage to put any vegetable or anything in there, but it sure does make a mighty tasty breakfast accompaniment. SaturdayI made one with peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries with some grape juice. Those are all my fave fruits anyway (well, when watermelons aren't in season). Anyway, I bought a pineapple to make a pina colada for breakfast this weekend. Really looking forward to that. :)
Still drinking a lot of water, still trying to increase my veggies and exercise.
That sounds really good.
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It really was good. But my mom asked me "so what's the point in doing it that way? Why not just eat the fruit???" and I had no answer. :D
I guess it works for folks who don't like fruit, but I love fruit so I really don't know my point. :-\
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throw some protein powder in that and hit the weights and be looking toned in no time
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I can drink more fruits/veggies than I can eat any day. I also heard (can't really scientifically confirm it) that your body absorbs the nutrients more readily in semi-liquid form.
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I can drink more fruits/veggies than I can eat any day. I also heard (can't really scientifically confirm it) that your body absorbs the nutrients more readily in semi-liquid form.
I heard that too, and it makes sense to me.
Okay, honest question (and please be completely honest with me... I'm very funny about food, like seriously - no joking). If I were to make my regular smoothie (peaches, berries, grape juice) and put a beet in there, what would it do to the flavor? Would I even taste it or know it's in there??
I'm looking to add vegetables, but not ones that are so strong in flavor that I'll know it's in there. If I can taste it, I will either gag or just throw it out.
If the beets won't work, I'm thinking about trying carrots. What do you think?
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The beet and the carrot would probably make it sweeter. I know the beet would totally overpower the color (well actually the grape juice and beet juice are similar in that area), but I'm not sure it would be detectable in the flavor. I know the carrots are easily masked and so is spinach, oddly enough.
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I just re-read my question and realized it may have come across as though I'm saying "and you better not lie, either!!!" (as though you are a liar). I know YOU know I didn't mean it that way, but somebody else might not.... sooooo... to clarify... LOL. I didn't mean it like that. :) You know how some people will only tell you the good about something if they really like it? That's what I meant... I wanted the good, the bad, and the ugly. :)
ANYWAY... thanks. I think I might try one little cut of beet at a time to see if (or how much) I can tolerate. Now I've heard that spinach is easily masked, but I'm concerned about the color (which will gross me out a bit in a fruity smoothie). I think I might experiment with a few veggies a little bit here and there. Pray for me. :D
In other news, I'm comparing prices now for a Magic Bullet. I think I'm gonna order one! Yay! Still trying to determine which blender I want...
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HealthMaster all the way for the blender!
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I thought I typed the update to my blender story?? Maybe I put it in NRC or CS?
Anyway, does anyone have a good calorie counter app? I'm helping a friend lose some pounds, and we're gonna count calories together. I googled a list of the 10 best apps, and came across My Fitness Pal. Anyone have any experience with this one? Or know of one that's better?
Also, any idea what's a good amount of calories she should be taking in every day? She's 5'6" and I'm not sure of how many pounds but I'd guess like 260 or so... size 20ish.
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I thought I typed the update to my blender story?? Maybe I put it in NRC or CS?
Anyway, does anyone have a good calorie counter app? I'm helping a friend lose some pounds, and we're gonna count calories together. I googled a list of the 10 best apps, and came across My Fitness Pal. Anyone have any experience with this one? Or know of one that's better?
Also, any idea what's a good amount of calories she should be taking in every day? She's 5'6" and I'm not sure of how many pounds but I'd guess like 260 or so... size 20ish.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598 (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598)
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[url]http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598[/url] ([url]http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598[/url])
Thanks! I just put my info in, and I'll forward it to her, too.
Question: this tells how many calories you should take in to MAINTAIN your weight. How do you figure out how many calories you should take in if you want to lose weight? She wants to lose slowly and steadily - we were thinking 2 or so pounds per week?
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Thanks! I just put my info in, and I'll forward it to her, too.
Question: this tells how many calories you should take in to MAINTAIN your weight. How do you figure out how many calories you should take in if you want to lose weight? She wants to lose slowly and steadily - we were thinking 2 or so pounds per week?
Shave about 500 cals per day off of your number and exercise at least three times a week and you should lose approx. 2lbs per week.
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Excellent. Thanks! :)
ETA: Wait, one more question. Mine, for example, says that I should take in 1900 cals. I know I don't eat 1900 calories a day. Maybe once a week I might, but on average, I probably eat more like 1200 calories or at the most 1500. If I shave off 500 from my number, that puts me at 1400 but that's still about the same or more than I currently eat, so I wouldn't lose weight in that case, right?
Don't I have to do 500 minutes what I currently take in and not 500 minus what I should be taking in?
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Excellent. Thanks! :)
ETA: Wait, one more question. Mine, for example, says that I should take in 1900 cals. I know I don't eat 1900 calories a day. Maybe once a week I might, but on average, I probably eat more like 1200 calories or at the most 1500. If I shave off 500 from my number, that puts me at 1400 but that's still about the same or more than I currently eat, so I wouldn't lose weight in that case, right?
Don't I have to do 500 minutes what I currently take in and not 500 minus what I should be taking in?
The number that you got from the calorie calculator represents how many calories someone of your age (?), height, and weight should consume to maintain their current weight.
Unfortunately it doesn't account for the fact that different people have different metabolisms, so it isn't perfect. If you know that you almost never consume 1900 cals, yet your weight hasn't changed, you probably have a slow metabolism. As we age our metabolisms naturally slow down (which really stinks).
Excercise is a great way to speed up your metabolsim. Also, eat regulary. If you only eat 3 times per day (or less :o) that must change! Have healthy snacks. Grab some fruit between meals, or some almonds. When you eat your metabolism speeds up to digest the food. Be sure to eat breakfast. When you sleep you're going several hours without eating so your metabolism slows down. A healthy breakfast helps to kick start your metabolism.
I'd try incorporating some of these (http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-boost-your-metabolism) tips on boosting your metabolism while deducting 500 cals from the quote you got in the calorie calculator.
If you don't lose anything, deduct more. You don't want your cals to go TOO low though. Then your metabolism crashes and you won't lose anything.
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EXXXXXXCELLENT!!! Thanks, RJ! Super helpful.
I just got off the phone with her. The Mayo Clinic link put her at 2200 cals so she's going to do 1600-1700, plus 30 minutes of walking every day. I'll also send her the WebMD link. Thanks again!
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EXXXXXXCELLENT!!! Thanks, RJ! Super helpful.
I just got off the phone with her. The Mayo Clinic link put her at 2200 cals so she's going to do 1600-1700, plus 30 minutes of walking every day. I'll also send her the WebMD link. Thanks again!
YW and best of luck. :)
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Going to the gym after work instead of in the morning today. Not really feeling it, but I'm going to push through.
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Shot ball for two hours with my sons yesterday. I'm a little sore, but I'm glad I didn't overdo it like I normally do.
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Shot ball for two hours with my sons yesterday. I'm a little sore, but I'm glad I didn't overdo it like I normally do.
took my son jogging yesterday
threw him in the stroller and off we went ... a little sore today hope to go again tomorrow ... depending how broke i am after putting the wife's car in the shop
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took my son jogging yesterday
threw him in the stroller and off we went ... a little sore today hope to go again tomorrow ... depending how broke i am after putting the wife's car in the shop
Um... ain't jogging free?
I think I'm going to go look at some walking shoes (sneakers) at lunch. I need a new pair. The ones that I have rub my achilles and it's given me a subliminal aversion to walking.
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Treated myself to a tasty and totally unhealthy breakfast this morning.
Back to business. 8)
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I love the My Fitness Pal app.
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I hate the My Fitness Pal app.
:D
Okay, so today I finally put in all my personal info and goals. First of all, it told me that I need to consume 1200 calories a day.
*blank stare*
Not happnin, Capn. I'm gonna try to change that to 1500-1600.
Anyway, after you load all your food and stuff in, the app tells you "if every day were like today, you'd weigh ___ lbs in 5 weeks." Which could be pretty motivational. But why did mine just tell me "if every day were like today, you'd weigh ___ lbs in 5 weeks" and the "blank" was the exact same thing I weigh today? I felt like she was getting smart with me. Stank heffa.
So the lesson I learned today is that counting calories really shows you why you're overweight. Somehow, I managed to eat 1700+ calories today and that was after cutting things out because I was counting! I had no idea I ate so much, but now I understand why I've gained so much weight over the past year. As I've said before, I'm not tripping over it. I just don't want it to be out of my control. If I hadn't been counting today, I would've had two ribs instead of one for lunch, and some Girl Scout cookies for snack. I cut all the extra stuff out, and even measured my rice to the perfect serving size, and STILL came out way higher than I would've expected.
Well, now I see why I've been gaining weight uncontrollably. I'm thinking if I had eaten today as I normally do, that app probably would've told me I'd be weighing [current weight + 10 lbs] in 5 weeks. :D :=[ :'(
Lifestyle change starting... NOW.
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Um... ain't jogging free?
I think I'm going to go look at some walking shoes (sneakers) at lunch. I need a new pair. The ones that I have rub my achilles and it's given me a subliminal aversion to walking.
sorry was supposed to put the other half of that post in the nrc thread... the reason i'm out of cash is cause i just dropped my wife's car off at the dealership to get some work done ...
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If I hadn't been counting today, I would've had two ribs instead of one for lunch, and some Girl Scout cookies for snack. I cut all the extra stuff out, and even measured my rice to the perfect serving size, and STILL came out way higher than I would've expected.
Well, now I see why I've been gaining weight uncontrollably. I'm thinking if I had eaten today as I normally do, that app probably would've told me I'd be weighing [current weight + 10 lbs] in 5 weeks. :D :=[ :'(
Lifestyle change starting... NOW.
Now you know, and knowing is half the battle. ;D
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I stepped on the scale this morning. I've gained 20 lbs. Time to get back on my grind.
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I stepped on the scale this morning. I've gained 20 lbs. Time to get back on my grind.
When last did you weigh yourself?
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So, I purchased a new pair of jeans at my "old" waist size. Come to find out, they're a bit...big.
I don't think I'm quite ready for a lower size just yet but I believe I'm on my way. :D
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So, I purchased a new pair of jeans at my "old" waist size. Come to find out, they're a bit...big.
I don't think I'm quite ready for a lower size just yet but I believe I'm on my way. :D
There's no feeling like that. :)
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Wow, congrats Jonathan! That's awesome! Gotta celebrate each milestone!
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When last did you weigh yourself?
I guess I should clarify: I've gained 20 lbs. since reaching what was then a new low a few months back. I weigh myself pretty frequently, and I saw an upward trend, but it has really escalated over the last few weeks.
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Wow, congrats Jonathan! That's awesome! Gotta celebrate each milestone!
Thank you. :)
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There's no feeling like that. :)
Nope, there isn't.
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So, I purchased a new pair of jeans at my "old" waist size. Come to find out, they're a bit...big.
I don't think I'm quite ready for a lower size just yet but I believe I'm on my way. :D
Congrats, dude. That is a great feeling- one I'd like to experience again...
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Congrats, dude. That is a great feeling- one I'd like to experience again...
Thank ya, sir.
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Major fail these last few weeks. Gained weight like crazy.
I live by a marina with a 2.4 mile walking trail around it. Me and my friend have been trying to set aside time to walk it together in the evenings, but our schedules are just not really compatible. I'm going to have to figure out how to fit it in my schedule, and just go by myself. Music on the headphones should be all I need. I may have to get up earlier and go do it in the mornings. My evening schedule stays pretty full.
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Major fail these last few weeks. Gained weight like crazy.
I live by a marina with a 2.4 mile walking trail around it. Me and my friend have been trying to set aside time to walk it together in the evenings, but our schedules are just not really compatible. I'm going to have to figure out how to fit it in my schedule, and just go by myself. Music on the headphones should be all I need. I may have to get up earlier and go do it in the mornings. My evening schedule stays pretty full.
In daylight, right?
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In daylight, right?
Um... I was thinking about that. In the evenings, it would definitely be light out. In the early mornings, I'm not sure. I think it does get lighter earlier now. I guess that wouldn't be a good idea for me to be out there with headphones on oblivious to the world around me in the dark...
Usually on evenings when the whether is fair, there are a lot of people walking dogs, riding bikes, or just out for a stroll. I've never been in the mornings.
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I've finally reached the 20 lbs. mark. Gained a little muscle too. I gotta step it up though, I wanna see a real difference by summer.
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I've finally reached the 20 lbs. mark. Gained a little muscle too. I gotta step it up though, I wanna see a real difference by summer.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That's a huge milestone! Keep up the good work!
Um... I was thinking about that. In the evenings, it would definitely be light out. In the early mornings, I'm not sure. I think it does get lighter earlier now. I guess that wouldn't be a good idea for me to be out there with headphones on oblivious to the world around me in the dark...
Usually on evenings when the whether is fair, there are a lot of people walking dogs, riding bikes, or just out for a stroll. I've never been in the mornings.
Yeah, I don't want to read about you in the news, sis. :D (seriously, though).
Fwiw, there will probably be a lot of people out in the morning, too. But you need to be sure of that before you get out of the car. :D
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That's a huge milestone! Keep up the good work!
Yeah, I don't want to read about you in the news, sis. :D (seriously, though).
Fwiw, there will probably be a lot of people out in the morning, too. But you need to be sure of that before you get out of the car. :D
Will do.
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Ok so I had my first smoothe disaster this weekend. :D
Whole Foods had blackberries on sale and I LOVE blackberries, so I got a pint. I decided to add some to my peach smoothie, substituting my normal mixed berries for the blackberries. OMGn what a bad move. When you're accustomed to eating blackberries whole, you don't realize how big and how many seeds there are in each one. My smoothie was FULL of seeds, and they were so big that it was really hard to ignore. Plus, it was my first smoothie with reduced sugar (I'm not ready to go substitute yet, but I am trying to cut back). The flavor was okay (definitely needed some more sugar), but the seeds were just unbearable.
So I'll be eating them, but not drinking them. :D
Also, I did a lot of walking last week, and continue to be consistent in counting my calories (which is far more amazing and enlightening than I would've imagined).
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Ok so I had my first smoothe disaster this weekend. :D
Whole Foods had blackberries on sale and I LOVE blackberries, so I got a pint. I decided to add some to my peach smoothie, substituting my normal mixed berries for the blackberries. OMGn what a bad move. When you're accustomed to eating blackberries whole, you don't realize how big and how many seeds there are in each one. My smoothie was FULL of seeds, and they were so big that it was really hard to ignore. Plus, it was my first smoothie with reduced sugar (I'm not ready to go substitute yet, but I am trying to cut back). The flavor was okay (definitely needed some more sugar), but the seeds were just unbearable.
So I'll be eating them, but not drinking them. :D
Also, I did a lot of walking last week, and continue to be consistent in counting my calories (which is far more amazing and enlightening than I would've imagined).
Sugar? ?/?
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Ok so I had my first smoothe disaster this weekend. :D
Whole Foods had blackberries on sale and I LOVE blackberries, so I got a pint. I decided to add some to my peach smoothie, substituting my normal mixed berries for the blackberries. OMGn what a bad move. When you're accustomed to eating blackberries whole, you don't realize how big and how many seeds there are in each one. My smoothie was FULL of seeds, and they were so big that it was really hard to ignore. Plus, it was my first smoothie with reduced sugar (I'm not ready to go substitute yet, but I am trying to cut back). The flavor was okay (definitely needed some more sugar), but the seeds were just unbearable.
So I'll be eating them, but not drinking them. :D
Also, I did a lot of walking last week, and continue to be consistent in counting my calories (which is far more amazing and enlightening than I would've imagined).
You need sugar in your smoothies? I can't even imagine putting sugar in the smoothies I make. They're sweet enough on their own, IMO.
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Sugar? ?/?
You need sugar in your smoothies? I can't even imagine putting sugar in the smoothies I make. They're sweet enough on their own, IMO.
Yes, sugar. I don't use yogurt or honey, I use ice + fruit with a splash of juice. Since the ice waters it down, I use sugar to sweeten it up. Keep in mind that I don't really drink smoothies for the purpose of being healthy, I drink them to get more fruit (and soon, vegetables) in my body... and to be honest, sometimes I drink them when I want a frozen cocktail, so yeah... sugar. :D
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Yes, sugar. I don't use yogurt or honey, I use ice + fruit with a splash of juice. Since the ice waters it down, I use sugar to sweeten it up. Keep in mind that I don't really drink smoothies for the purpose of being healthy, I drink them to get more fruit (and soon, vegetables) in my body... and to be honest, sometimes I drink them when I want a frozen cocktail, so yeah... sugar. :D
Huh? :D
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Huh? :D
Ditto. :D
I'd think the purpose of getting more fruits and vegetables in your body...is to be healthy, no? :-\
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*sigh*
I eat vegetables to get the nutrients and vitamins into my body. I add salt to them to make them taste better. I also add seasoned meat, in many cases. Likewise, I eat fruit to get the nutrients and vitamins into my body. For some fruits, I add sugar to make it taste better (like pink grapefruit, for example). If I'm blending fruit and adding water (ice), yeah, I'm gonna add sugar.
To me, being healthy is a far off goal. I'm not necessarily striving to be healthy, but I am trying to be healthier than I was when I first started thinking about this. I'm pretty sure I've said that since the beginning of this thread... *shrug*
**celebrating MY small steps** :)
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*sigh*
I eat vegetables to get the nutrients and vitamins into my body. I add salt to them to make them taste better. I also add seasoned meat, in many cases. Likewise, I eat fruit to get the nutrients and vitamins into my body. For some fruits, I add sugar to make it taste better (like pink grapefruit, for example). If I'm blending fruit and adding water (ice), yeah, I'm gonna add sugar.
To me, being healthy is a far off goal. I'm not necessarily striving to be healthy, but I am trying to be healthier than I was when I first started thinking about this. I'm pretty sure I've said that since the beginning of this thread... *shrug*
**celebrating MY small steps** :)
10,000 *sigh*'s and *shrug*'s still couldn't make your comment make sense. :D :D :D
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SMH. :-\
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SMH. :-\
SHONDO!
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You need sugar in your smoothies? I can't even imagine putting sugar in the smoothies I make. They're sweet enough on their own, IMO.
Yea, the one I did I did not add any sugar. But, I won't be adding banana again...ever. :-\
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Yea, the one I did I did not add any sugar. But, I won't be adding banana again...ever. :-\
Banana completely overpowers every other ingredient. :D
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Yes, sugar. I don't use yogurt or honey, I use ice + fruit with a splash of juice. Since the ice waters it down, I use sugar to sweeten it up. Keep in mind that I don't really drink smoothies for the purpose of being healthy, I drink them to get more fruit (and soon, vegetables) in my body... and to be honest, sometimes I drink them when I want a frozen cocktail, so yeah... sugar. :D
Like a margarita? :o
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Banana completely overpowers every other ingredient. :D
Not completely but, for me, that after-taste remains FAR too long. :-\
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Yea, the one I did I did not add any sugar. But, I won't be adding banana again...ever. :-\
What did you put in it? And yeah, my friend tried to get me to add banana last night, but I refused. Banana is a strong flavor, like pineapples. If you put bananas in, it will overpower everything else.
And LL, what do you put in your smoothies? I'm sure you've said before, but I don't remember.
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Like a margarita? :o
Well, I don't like margaritas, so no... lol.
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What did you put in it? And yeah, my friend tried to get me to add banana last night, but I refused. Banana is a strong flavor, like pineapples. If you put bananas in, it will overpower everything else.
And LL, what do you put in your smoothies? I'm sure you've said before, but I don't remember.
Just strawberries, banana, and soy milk.
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Well, I don't like margaritas, so no... lol.
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Ah, a daiquiri. I see, I see.
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Just strawberries, banana, and soy milk.
That's what I suspected... either soy milk or yogurt, I figured. Or some use a splash of juice.
Although there are different "types" (for lack of a better word) of sugars, your smoothie has sugar in it from the milk, so no need to add sugar. Same goes for yogurt (unless, of course, it's sugar free yogurt, but even sugar-free yogurt still might have sugar in it) or some juices.
I only use fresh fruit (or frozen fruit) and ice... so my sugar (1 tsp = 4 grams) is the same as adding yogurt, juice or soy milk. Well actually, regular yogurt has far more sugar than my smoothies, but I'm sure nobody uses regular yogurt... the Greek ones even have more sugar than my smoothies. :)
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I LOVE bananas! And they sweeten it up without sugar.
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Got my first compliment from someone who didnt know I was working out. feelsgoodman.
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Got my first compliment from someone who didnt know I was working out. feelsgoodman.
Good for you!! Congrats!
I LOVE bananas! And they sweeten it up without sugar.
+1
I need to buy another blender. I plan to do the breakfast smoothie thing, too. I used to do it a long time ago with my mom but I ended up getting a new schedule and stopping.
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That's what I suspected... either soy milk or yogurt, I figured. Or some use a splash of juice.
Although there are different "types" (for lack of a better word) of sugars, your smoothie has sugar in it from the milk, so no need to add sugar. Same goes for yogurt (unless, of course, it's sugar free yogurt, but even sugar-free yogurt still might have sugar in it) or some juices.
I only use fresh fruit (or frozen fruit) and ice... so my sugar (1 tsp = 4 grams) is the same as adding yogurt, juice or soy milk. Well actually, regular yogurt has far more sugar than my smoothies, but I'm sure nobody uses regular yogurt... the Greek ones even have more sugar than my smoothies. :)
Yea, but fresh fruit has sugar (about 17 grams depending on the serving).
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I LOVE bananas! And they sweeten it up without sugar.
Yeah with about 15 grams of natural sugars. :D But that's still better than the 4 grams in a teaspoon of the added stuff.
I actually brought a banana for my snack today. I like them plain, but I will not have them in a smoothie.
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Yea, but fresh fruit has sugar (about 17 grams depending on the serving).
Absolutely... but since that's the one thing that all (most?) our smoothies have, I considered it the "constant" and focused instead on the variable (added sugars).
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Yeah, I know about the natural sugars, but I figure it's an okay trade-off... BEETS also have a lot of natural sugar... (lol)
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Yeah, I know about the natural sugars, but I figure it's an okay trade-off... BEETS also have a lot of natural sugar... (lol)
What you did there, I see it.
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Absolutely... but since that's the one thing that all (most?) our smoothies have, I considered it the "constant" and focused instead on the variable (added sugars).
Ok, now I'm with RJ and LL ----> ?/?
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Ok, now I'm with RJ and LL ----> ?/?
Okay, clearly the problem is with my adding sugar (forget the fact that I've added fruits to my diet, which were lacking before... forget that small accomplishment :)).
Let's say there are 3 smoothies.
Yours has soy milk, strawberries, blueberries and a banana.
LL's has vanilla, strawberries, blueberries, orange juice and a banana.
Mine has strawberries, blueberries, ice, and a tsp of sugar.
The fruits are the same in each smoothie, so there's no need to consider them in the discussion about sugar.
What is DIFFERENT in each smoothie is the ADDED SUGAR. Lets say all our fruit adds up to 15 grams of sugar each. I add white sugar (4 grams), LL adds 4 oz. vanilla yogurt (16 grams), and you add soy milk (you didn't say how much, so I'll give you 4 oz at 4 grams) - this, of course, is me assuming that your soy milk and LL's vanilla yogurt are not sugar-free.
So in addition to the sugar in our fruit, we're all adding EXTRA sugar. I'm adding white sugar, you're adding milk containing sugar and LL is adding yogurt containing sugar (again, unless you're both using sugar-free products).
I don't know how to make it any plainer than that. :-\
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Ahh, here's how I can make it more plain:
To appear more "healthy" I can substitute my white sugar for yogurt or soy milk, which will sweeten my smoothie as effectively, although it won't reduce the amount of sugar I'm putting in my body.
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Every day, my smoothie ingredients differ, but generally I'll add:
-8 oz orange juice (no sugar added)
-strawberries (depending on the size, between 4-6)
-1 bananna
-a handful of some other type of berry (this morning, it was blackberry)
Sometimes I'll a couple of spoonfuls of yogurt. (Maybe 2 oz worth, at most) My wife buys sugar-free everything. So, I couldn't tell you the real sugar content of my porttion.
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I was going by what you posted earlier in the thread. You said 4 oz of vanilla so that's what I used in my example. *shrug*
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Honestly, I don't really care a whole lot what anyone puts in their smoothie. I just felt some kinda way about the tone of the whole sugar-in-smoothie discussion. I used the ingredients to explain to Jonathan what my point was about the sugars. That's all. :)
The bottom line (for me) is that it's a healthier trade off. Either I don't have the fruit, or I have the fruit with sugar. For the amount of sugar I use, I think the latter is the better option. If others don't agree, then... Idk what to say.... *shrug* My goal throughout this thread was to do better. I don't ever endeavor to be a health nut, I don't have 20 lbs to lose, I don't have high cholesterol, diabetes or any diet-related medical issues. So, my goal is just to be a little healthier today than I was yesterday... and I'm taking small steps and so far, I'm still going in the right direction. Therefore, I celebrate ME! :)
I had at least 10 minerals and at least 10 vitamins that I would NOT have had last night if not for that smoothie. :)
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It ain't that serious. I was just surprised that you needed sugar based upon my experience with the smoothies (with and without yogurt).
The only thing I really questioned was the fact that it didn't appear that you found a correlation between your desire to add more fruits (and soon more vegies) to your diet and a desire to be healthier. That's all. If you choose to add white sugar vs any other type of sugar, cool. I ain't hatin'.
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I was going by what you posted earlier in the thread. You said 4 oz of vanilla so that's what I used in my example. *shrug*
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Honestly, I don't really care a whole lot what anyone puts in their smoothie. I just felt some kinda way about the tone of the whole sugar-in-smoothie discussion. I used the ingredients to explain to Jonathan what my point was about the sugars. That's all. :)
The bottom line (for me) is that it's a healthier trade off. Either I don't have the fruit, or I have the fruit with sugar. For the amount of sugar I use, I think the latter is the better option. If others don't agree, then... Idk what to say.... *shrug* My goal throughout this thread was to do better. I don't ever endeavor to be a health nut, I don't have 20 lbs to lose, I don't have high cholesterol, diabetes or any diet-related medical issues. So, my goal is just to be a little healthier today than I was yesterday... and I'm taking small steps and so far, I'm still going in the right direction. Therefore, I celebrate ME! :)
I had at least 10 minerals and at least 10 vitamins that I would NOT have had last night if not for that smoothie. :)
I'm willing to overlook my sugar-in-smoothie prejudice for you. :-*
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So, I purchased a new pair of jeans at my "old" waist size. Come to find out, they're a bit...big.
Congrats man. None of my dress pants fit me anymore, and only one pair of my jeans fit. And some of my shirts starting to feel like jackets instead of shirts. I need to go shopping to get more clothes, but I hate shopping, lol.
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Not looking forward to spending money on new clothes. I gotta find a Sugar Mama...
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Congrats man. None of my dress pants fit me anymore, and only one pair of my jeans fit. And some of my shirts starting to feel like jackets instead of shirts. I need to go shopping to get more clothes, but I hate shopping, lol.
Thanks, bruh.
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Man...I've turned down a lot of sweet treats today. Had oatmeal for breakfast. Eating soup now. I really want something sweet. :-\ Maybe a chocolate kiss or something. Should I give in to the kiss or stay on track? Is it worth it, MM04?!!!
Nahhh.....*grabbing gum*
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I've lost 4 lbs in the last 2 weeks. I know it's not much, but it's a start.
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Okay - some background...
http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,82466.msg912555.html#msg912555 (http://www.learngospelmusic.com/forums/index.php/topic,82466.msg912555.html#msg912555)
The reason that I'm posting here is to share/vent about my depression. I don't think it is major depression, the kind where you can't even get out of bed, but more like a consistent sadness/bad mood, where I don't feel like seeing people or doing anything. I have taken Prozac, Zoloft, and the doc put me on Celexa about 18 months ago, but I soon got off that - too much brain fog as a side effect. In between I pray and reach for St. John's, usually 1-2 300 mg a day. I have been struggling with depression since my teens, and am frankly ashamed to share this with people at church - so I turn to you on LGM.
In the past few months I feel it has been stalking me, like some monster in the bedroom closet. Lately it seems that even minor arguments, difficulties and setbacks send me into an emotional tailspin. During the last few weeks have had a few thoughts of suicide (like 'what would be the best way to die and donate my organs, so at least other people would get something out of my life?') and noticed I was being irritable toward others. So I finally bit the bullet and bought some St. John's Wort at Walmart. Took 2 last night, right after Choir rehearsal, and put 2 more in my tea this morning. Know it will take a while to build up in my bloodstream and take effect, but oddly enough, because I decided to do something about it am feeling a little better...
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Man...I've turned down a lot of sweet treats today. Had oatmeal for breakfast. Eating soup now. I really want something sweet. :-\ Maybe a chocolate kiss or something. Should I give in to the kiss or stay on track? Is it worth it, MM04?!!!
Nahhh.....*grabbing gum*
Willpower!!! ;)
Keep up the good work. :D
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Wow, Betnich. You just never know what a person is going through.
I'm really sorry to hear you're struggling with this, but I'm glad you're sharing your story. You're definitely not alone. A bunch of us have shared to some extent about dealing with and overcoming bouts with sadness, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even taking anti-depressants. I'm sure you know this, but I'm going to tell you just in case you forgot: the best way for people to get something out of your life is for you to keep living. ;) :)
Now about the St. Johns.... I've heard really good things about that stuff. I've never taken it, but I heard it was really good. But isn't it amazing how just making a few steps in the right direction can make you feel better? If your depression is a result of situations and not a chemical imbalance, it's possible that you can train your brain right out of depression. I read a lot about that when a neighbor of mine was diagnosed with situational depression (incidentally, I met him through an LGMer... lol). A lot of times, that is caused by harboring negative thoughts and being too hard on yourself. If you practice positive thinking, meditating on scriptures, speaking only good things, writing down good things, looking at the bright side, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, you can actually change how you feel in general. I know it's easier said than done, and sounds like just another thing to try, but it really does help. It takes practice, but it helps.
I'll be praying for you.
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Ok I just re-read your post, Betnich. I missed the part where you said you've been struggling with this since your teens, so it's probably not situational. But the thinking techniques still might help.
I found this link on how to clean your mind... VERY good stuff. http://www.mindsync.com/lam/Session8.htm (http://www.mindsync.com/lam/Session8.htm)
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Thanks for the link and your caring encouragement, Layla.
Have been trying to keep my thoughts and relationships on the 'bright side', but it's a struggle. Have been praying.
I've used St. John's before - the only side effect for me seems to be photosensitivity; I see to be more subsceptible to the sun's glare.
With this kind of 'background' mild to moderate depression, compliments get shrugged off, but negative situations can send one over the edge...
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I'm praying for you, Betnich. I wish I had the right words or an easy fix, but I don't. Just know your LGM fam cares and we offer a bunch of listening ears and shoulders to lean on. Sometimes, having a good support system can go a long way.
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Thanks for the prayers and emotional/spiritual support - much appreciated!
On a more positive note, I was in Walmart the other day and used one of those self-test blood pressure machines - and the lady stocking the shelves complimented me on my low numbers!
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Thanks for the prayers and emotional/spiritual support - much appreciated!
On a more positive note, I was in Walmart the other day and used one of those self-test blood pressure machines - and the lady stocking the shelves complimented me on my low numbers!
:) AMEN!!!
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I've lost 4 lbs in the last 2 weeks. I know it's not much, but it's a start.
I guess I should have posted this in the NRC thread. :( :D
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I guess I should have posted this in the NRC thread. :( :D
NO WAY, dude!! That's awesome progress!! Congrats!!
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NO WAY, dude!! That's awesome progress!! Congrats!!
Thanks man.
I STILL need to add the exercise component. It's not like I don't have time.
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Im sorry, LL, I must've missed it but congrats! That's awesome! I lost 2 of the 5 I'm trying to shed so I'm happy today! I got up this morning and walked 4 miles!
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Im sorry, LL, I must've missed it but congrats! That's awesome! I lost 2 of the 5 I'm trying to shed so I'm happy today! I got up this morning and walked 4 miles!
Awesome! That motivates me.
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Awesome! That motivates me.
Cool. I think I've told you this before but I've started up again. What I do now is anything that's less than a mile away, I walk it. This morning I had to go to the post office. It's almost 2 miles away but I walked there and back. Im paying for it now, though. Lol
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Cool. I think I've told you this before but I've started up again. What I do now is anything that's less than a mile away, I walk it. This morning I had to go to the post office. It's almost 2 miles away but I walked there and back. Im paying for it now, though. Lol
I learned the hard way that the right shoes make all the difference in the world. On my job, I walk several miles daily. My first few months on the job, my feet were hurting constantly. I finally went to Sports Authority and found some shoes that gave me the proper support and man what a difference.
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I just got done exercising. I did the treadmill and after that I plugged my music into the speaker system and did Zumba. I will always end with Zumba. That was super fun.
Off to get cleaned up and find dinner. I guess this is when it gets tough. I'm not really hungry though. Just reaalllyy thirsty.
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Well, it's been almost a week of taking 2-300mg St. John's Wort daily, and I am starting to feel a little better....less sad, and getting more interactive with others. But I also read about another med I am taking, simvastatin (Zocor) -
http://www.medindia.net/news/Long-Term-Use-of-Statins-Leads-to-Depression-70483-1.htm (http://www.medindia.net/news/Long-Term-Use-of-Statins-Leads-to-Depression-70483-1.htm)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1160796/Statins-new-NHS-wonder-drug-cutting-cholesterol-But-sinister-effects.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1160796/Statins-new-NHS-wonder-drug-cutting-cholesterol-But-sinister-effects.html)
https://www.statineffects.com/info/ (https://www.statineffects.com/info/)
Something clicked in me when I read about statins' effects on serotonin. Could this be my problem?
Since my lab tests in April came back with 120 total cholesterol, 47 HDL and 50 LDL, I am wondering if my cholesterol has gotten too low, thus depleting my brain of nutrients it needs (cholesterol and serotonin). It would explain my irritability and depression. I have decided to cut my 40mg dose of simvastatin in half, weaning myself from it eventually.
What do you think?
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I wish I could help you...your numbers do look low.
SN: I think LaRue mentioned the "Ninja" in here a few weeks ago...I think my wife heard me mention it to LL this past weekend and she went out and bought it for me.
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Cool! Enjoy!
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Eating clean and hitting the gym regularly. #winning
I like having something to focus on. I buy bodybuilding magazines and see what it looks like to be really fit (not the ginormous guys but the cut ones) and it motivates me.
Whenever I want to skip Subway and get McDonalds instead I remember what my goal is and get focused.
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Eating clean and hitting the gym regularly. #winning
I like having something to focus on. I buy bodybuilding magazines and see what it looks like to be really fit (not the ginormous guys but the cut ones) and it motivates me.
Whenever I want to skip Subway and get McDonalds instead I remember what my goal is and get focused.
Thanks for the reminder.
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All calories are not created equal.
For every 100 carbohydrate calories you consume your body expends 5-10 in digestion...
For every 100 fat calories you consume your body expends slightly less than 5-10...
For every 100 protein calories you consume your body expends 20-30 in digestion...
What does this mean? It means you should check your labels and give priority to foods that have more protein.
If a jelly donut and a bowl of oatmeal have the same amount of calories, that does NOT mean they are equal...and not only because of different fat & sugar totals.
The complex carbs you'll find in veggies and whole grains tend to block the absorption of other calories!!!
Wanda Howell, Ph.D, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University says:
"With a very high-fiber diet, say 60 grams a day, you might lose as much as 20 percent of the calories you consume."
I'm sure 20 percent was simply an estimate and not an exact amount but...still...that's a lot. That means if you consume 2500 calories, approx. 500 of those calories wouldn't be absorbed so you'd net approx. 2000 cals.
The moral of the story? Weight loss is more than just 'calories in vs calories out'. The chemical makeup of the food we eat has a HUGE impact on our weight loss. 500 calories in soft-baked chocolate chip cookies is NOT the same as 500 calories of lean protein and vegetables. Eat right and you'll keep your body primed for burning fat and building muscle!
Source: http://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/truth-about-calories (http://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/truth-about-calories)
(submit your email address and you'll get an email with a link to download the PDF. VERY educational!)
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Good stuff!
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I'm not sure if this was talked about yet, but do you risk losing lean muscle if you just cut out bad food and exercise? What if you skip meals out of necessity? From what I've heard all of this will make you lose lean muscle, but I need to know if I heard correctly.
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Thanks for bringing the thread up, Koda. I meant to post this a few days ago and forgot. I had the pleasure of seeing T-Block over the weekend and MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS, HE LOOKS AWESOME!!!! T-Block is really serious about getting healthy and his hard work shows. It's really paying off. Keep up the good work, T-Baby!!!! ;) :D
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I'm not sure if this was talked about yet, but do you risk losing lean muscle if you just cut out bad food and exercise? What if you skip meals out of necessity? From what I've heard all of this will make you lose lean muscle, but I need to know if I heard correctly.
If you starve yourself you'll lose a LOT of lean muscle. If you eat regularly (and be sure to include protein) you're far less likely to lose muscle.
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Thanks for bringing the thread up, Koda. I meant to post this a few days ago and forgot. I had the pleasure of seeing T-Block over the weekend and MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS, HE LOOKS AWESOME!!!! T-Block is really serious about getting healthy and his hard work shows. It's really paying off. Keep up the good work, T-Baby!!!! ;) :D
(http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/uploads/gallery/1296705518/gallery_83989_34758_5493428924d4e5953159cc.gif)
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Thanks for bringing the thread up, Koda. I meant to post this a few days ago and forgot. I had the pleasure of seeing T-Block over the weekend and MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS, HE LOOKS AWESOME!!!! T-Block is really serious about getting healthy and his hard work shows. It's really paying off. Keep up the good work, T-Baby!!!! ;) :D
Awweee..thanks my Rue Rue. And yeah, i'm serious about it. It was a pleasure hanging with you after all these years. :-* ;D :D
Oh snap, I got the mafia clap. Must be doing something really good, lol.
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. Keep up the good work, T-Baby!!!! ;) :D
Ummm excuse me???
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Congrats T!!! Keep it up, bro. You and RJ inspire me.
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Keep up the good work, T-Baby!!!! ;) :D
Ummm excuse me???
You girls get ready. I'll fill the pool with jello.
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Ummm excuse me???
You girls get ready. I'll fill the pool with jello.
I got the whipped cream .....
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SMH
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You girls get ready. I'll fill the pool with jello.
SMH
You can SYH all you want in the pool.
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Oh Lawd!!! :o :o :o
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SMH
You can SYH all you want in the pool.
Among other things....
*hides*
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Has anyone here tried the 90 Day Challenge? My girl and sister-in-law has had some pretty awesome results on it so far.
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Has anyone here tried the 90 Day Challenge? My girl and sister-in-law has had some pretty awesome results on it so far.
the 90 day as in the 90 day challenge from the Steve Harvey book "Act like a lady, think like a man" ...
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I'm inspired.
This weekend, I took the family to Ft Washington Park. First, I played 4 on 4 basketball with some younger guys. I've still got game, but man I was tired halfway through the first (and only, for me) game! I remember back in the day when I would shoot ball for hours and never be winded.
After a 15 minute rest, I went for a walk with my daughter along some trail. It was a very long walk which included multiple steep inclines. Just when I literally said, "I need to sit down", we came across a bench. I sat and rested for a bit and then continued. That walk was so exhilerating! It also showed me how out of shape I was. So, I told my daughter that, starting that day, I was going to start exercising regularly- daily, if possible. I kept the trend going yesterday by lifting weights with my son. I'm determined to keep it up this time. It's not even about weight-loss, per se, for me. It's more about being in better shape. Updates to follow.
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Took a 3-week "vacation" from working out, not by choice tho. Life happens, gotta deal wit it and move on.
Back on my grind now!!!
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I'm inspired.
This weekend, I took the family to Ft Washington Park. First, I played 4 on 4 basketball with some younger guys. I've still got game, but man I was tired halfway through the first (and only, for me) game! I remember back in the day when I would shoot ball for hours and never be winded.
After a 15 minute rest, I went for a walk with my daughter along some trail. It was a very long walk which included multiple steep inclines. Just when I literally said, "I need to sit down", we came across a bench. I sat and rested for a bit and then continued. That walk was so exhilerating! It also showed me how out of shape I was. So, I told my daughter that, starting that day, I was going to start exercising regularly- daily, if possible. I kept the trend going yesterday by lifting weights with my son. I'm determined to keep it up this time. It's not even about weight-loss, per se, for me. It's more about being in better shape. Updates to follow.
Took a 3-week "vacation" from working out, not by choice tho. Life happens, gotta deal wit it and move on.
Back on my grind now!!!
Alright now fellas!
I went to the gym Saturday morning and yesterday morning. Going again this afternoon.
We gon' get it!!!
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Yeah I only went twice in the past 2 weeks. I went on Sunday and Monday night, and plan on going tonight if I'm not too tired.
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Eating right and working out. 8)
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CS: Started Insanity workout today...smh; hopefully, I'll be able to stay focus
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I think I'm gonna cut out all fast food and soda, starting today. I hope the withdrawal symptoms aren't too bad. I'm also gonna bump my cardio back up to an hour; I've only been doing like 40 minutes.
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CS: Started Insanity workout today...smh; hopefully, I'll be able to stay focus
Oh, man. I've been meditating on that one for a while now. I'm scared of ordering it and then it just being way too hard for me. My brother says I'll be okay if I just start and do the modified ones all the way through. He says that will push and challenge me, and then when I get better at that I'll know I'm ready to take it up a notch...
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Oh, man. I've been meditating on that one for a while now. I'm scared of ordering it and then it just being way too hard for me. My brother says I'll be okay if I just start and do the modified ones all the way through. He says that will push and challenge me, and then when I get better at that I'll know I'm ready to take it up a notch...
I think it's a good investment. I had it for awhile, but was unmotivated to begin. The instructor informs you to go at your own pace and to take breaks when needed.
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Decent workout this morning. Breakfast: Protein shake. 8)
Current Favorite workout songs:
Stronger - Kanye
Fight to Win - Goodie Mob feat. Cee Lo Green
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Eating a salad for lunch.
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I. Am. So. Focused.
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I came down with a cold last Sunday (5/27) and started a fast on Wednesday (5/30) and have lost 5 lbs thus far.
The moral of the story is, get sick and fast. Easy weight loss plan. ;D
Nah seriously, the good thing about it is that I've had no sense of taste or smell for the past week and a half (and yes, that DOES concern me), which means that I've been able to eat things I wouldn't ordinarily eat (like smoothies with no added sweeteners like sugar, yogurt or sugary juices; kitchen sink salads; veggies I normally avoid, etc.).
So yeah, I'm down 5, which means I've reached my goal. Not sure if I'll be able to stay here when my fast is over, but I do plan to continue walking, so hopefully that will help.
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I came down with a cold last Sunday (5/27) and started a fast on Wednesday (5/30) and have lost 5 lbs thus far.
The moral of the story is, get sick and fast. Easy weight loss plan. ;D
Nah seriously, the good thing about it is that I've had no sense of taste or smell for the past week and a half (and yes, that DOES concern me), which means that I've been able to eat things I wouldn't ordinarily eat (like smoothies with no added sweeteners like sugar, yogurt or sugary juices; kitchen sink salads; veggies I normally avoid, etc.).
So yeah, I'm down 5, which means I've reached my goal. Not sure if I'll be able to stay here when my fast is over, but I do plan to continue walking, so hopefully that will help.
Weight lost due to fasting often comes back once you start eating again.
That's why starvation diets almost never work.
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Yeah I know. A girl can hope though, can't she? LOL. Actually I was just looking at it as a headstart. I'm gonna keep walking and see if that helps me maintain.
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Yeah I know. A girl can hope though, can't she? LOL. Actually I was just looking at it as a headstart. I'm gonna keep walking and see if that helps me maintain.
Ah, that'll work. I actually have lost weight like that and kept it off. Well...most of it. When you start eating again you'll gain at least some of it back.
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Ah, that'll work. I actually have lost weight like that and kept it off. Well...most of it. When you start eating again you'll gain at least some of it back.
Speak life, man... dang. :-\
:D
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Speak life, man... dang. :-\
:D
[under13] I'm not gonna just tell you what you want to hear. [/under13]
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:D
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Missed my Insanity workout this morning and now I'm extremely tired, but I'm bout to head to the garage and get started.
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Looked in the full-length mirror this morning and was not happy. That changes today! From now on, I'm only going to look in the hand-held mirror. :D.
Seriously though, I bought a variety of nuts and had only that for lunch today. No more fast food at lunch time.
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Looked in the full-length mirror this morning and was not happy. That changes today! From now on, I'm only going to look in the hand-held mirror. :D.
Seriously though, I bought a variety of nuts and had only that for lunch today. No more fast food at lunch time.
ROFL!!!
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Comfortably wearing slacks with a Waist of 32 for the first time in a long time.
#Winning
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Comfortably wearing slacks with a Waist of 32 for the first time in a long time.
#Winning
You're waisting away. :-\
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You're waisting away. :-\
I c wut u did there. Sneaky. ;)
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Comfortably wearing slacks with a Waist of 32 for the first time in a long time.
#Winning
Nice.
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In my 'skinny' jeans today, 100 lbs. lighter than 20 months ago...Glory to God!
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In my 'skinny' jeans today, 100 lbs. lighter than 20 months ago...Glory to God!
;D
Amazing. :o
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In my 'skinny' jeans today, 100 lbs. lighter than 20 months ago...Glory to God!
;D
GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY!!!!!!
That's awesome! Thank God for your motivation and determination... and results! :) Congrats!
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Comfortably wearing slacks with a Waist of 32 for the first time in a long time.
#Winning
Size 32, that's my ultimate goal. Congrats on your accomplishment!
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Size 32, that's my ultimate goal. Congrats on your accomplishment!
Thanks bro!
Nothing will inspire you more than results. It's a cycle:
Work hard, fit your clothes better, work harder, get compliments, work harder, feel lighter, work harder, etc, etc.
At the same time nothing will discourage you more than working hard and getting NO results.
Today's Lunch:
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I will NOT let this thread sink into obscurity!!!
Had a good-but-not-great workout this morning...but somehow forgot to bring my work clothes. First time this has happened to me.
So now I'm at my desk wearing a t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. ::)
Breakfast: Protein shake.
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I'm about to go downstairs to get breakfast now: potatoes and watermelon (or whatever kind of fresh fruit they have downstairs today. I'm crossing my fingers for watermelon). Hot tea with a splash of Splenda.
By the way, I'm down another pound. This took me one pound below my desired range, so I'm not necessarily excited but I know I'll gain it back, so it's cool. In case any lurkers are wondering, I don't obsess about my weight, but I have noticed that when it comes to the way my clothes fit me, every pound counts. As it stands now at -6 lbs, my suits are too big for me. I prefer a better fit.
Anyway, I just realized I haven't had an ounce of water all week. That's unlike me. Better fix that.
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I'm about to go downstairs to get breakfast now: potatoes and watermelon (or whatever kind of fresh fruit they have downstairs today. I'm crossing my fingers for watermelon). Hot tea with a splash of Splenda.
By the way, I'm down another pound. This took me one pound below my desired range, so I'm not necessarily excited but I know I'll gain it back, so it's cool. In case any lurkers are wondering, I don't obsess about my weight, but I have noticed that when it comes to the way my clothes fit me, every pound counts. As it stands now at -6 lbs, my suits are too big for me. I prefer a better fit.
Anyway, I just realized I haven't had an ounce of water all week. That's unlike me. Better fix that.
So what do you drink when you eat?
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So what do you drink when you eat?
I'm betting coffee, or tea.
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I slipped yesterday. I don't know how it happened. I went to McDonald's, fully intending to buy a salad to compliment the nuts that I consumed a little earlier. My co-workers were late, so I ordered- and somehow, I ended up purchasing a Chicken Select meal.
Today, I do better.
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So what do you drink when you eat?
I'm betting coffee, or tea.
Nope. I don't drink at all. I know it may sound weird, but I've never been one to drink with meals, and I rarely get thirsty after eating.
On a typical day, I have a cup of coffee in the morning, eat breakfast, eat lunch, eat dinner, go to bed with a snack (usually Cheez-Its or pistachio nuts or popcorn or something like that) - and none of those meals will have a drink. At some point during that typical day, I'll have a bottle of water just because I'm supposed to. But this week, I haven't had anything at all. On Monday evening, I made a smoothie, if that counts. :D Last night, I ate almost the whole bag of pistachio nuts (the big bag), and still didn't drink anything. :-\
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I slipped yesterday. I don't know how it happened. I went to McDonald's, fully intending to buy a salad to compliment the nuts that I consumed a little earlier. My co-workers were late, so I ordered- and somehow, I ended up purchasing a Chicken Select meal.
Today, I do better.
Don't go to McDonald's. If I walk in a McDonald's right now to get a chicken wrap I'm going to walk out with two large orders of fries. :D
Gotta know your weaknesses. I don't go to Dallas BBQ with my wife anymore because I'll say "I'm just going to get a salad" and somehow (the 'somehow' being 'I ordered it') end up with a plate full of ribs. :-[
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So what do you drink when you eat?
I'm betting coffee, or tea.
Nope. I don't drink at all. I know it may sound weird, but I've never been one to drink with meals, and I rarely get thirsty after eating.
Really? Interesting. Well, at least you don't have the problem of loving those calorie-dense sugary soft drinks.
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Nope. I don't drink at all. I know it may sound weird, but I've never been one to drink with meals, and I rarely get thirsty after eating.
On a typical day, I have a cup of coffee in the morning, eat breakfast, eat lunch, eat dinner, go to bed with a snack (usually Cheez-Its or pistachio nuts or popcorn or something like that) - and none of those meals will have a drink. At some point during that typical day, I'll have a bottle of water just because I'm supposed to. But this week, I haven't had anything at all. On Monday evening, I made a smoothie, if that counts. :D Last night, I ate almost the whole bag of pistachio nuts (the big bag), and still didn't drink anything. :-\
I more I learn about you, the more 'interesting' you become. :D
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Don't go to McDonald's. If I walk in a McDonald's right now to get a chicken wrap I'm going to walk out with two large orders of fries. :D
Gotta know your weaknesses. I don't go to Dallas BBQ with my wife anymore because I'll say "I'm just going to get a salad" and somehow (the 'somehow' being 'I ordered it') end up with a plate full of ribs. :-[
Unfortunately, McDonalds was the closest place for us all to meet. Though we have flexibility with our lunch hours, we don't want to spend most of that time driving. Nonetheless, you're right. McDonalds fries are my kryptonite.
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Really? Interesting. Well, at least you don't have the problem of loving those calorie-dense sugary soft drinks.
I more I learn about you, the more 'interesting' you become. :D
:D :D :D
(And no, RJ, I'm not really a soft drink addict, though I do love sweet tea. But I pretty much only drink it on holidays or when I get a craving).
Unfortunately, McDonalds was the closest place for us all to meet. Though we have flexibility with our lunch hours, we don't want to spend most of that time driving. Nonetheless, you're right. McDonalds fries are my kryptonite.
Fixed that for ya.
Long live the McDonalds fry.
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:D :D :D
(And no, RJ, I'm not really a soft drink addict, though I do love sweet tea. But I pretty much only drink it on holidays or when I get a craving).
Fixed that for ya.
Long live the McDonalds fry.
Not helping. :D
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Not helping. :D
Hmm, I whispered it.
You shouted it from the mountain top.
Who's not helping???? :D
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Ohhh...McD's fries. *note to self, make a stop on the way home*
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Day number 4 with no soda/coffee or juice, water only. No fast food either, and I feel a lot better than I thought I would.
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Ohhh...McD's fries. *note to self, make a stop on the way home*
I rebuke that spirit in Jesus' name.
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Don't go to McDonald's. If I walk in a McDonald's right now to get a chicken wrap I'm going to walk out with two large orders of fries. :D
Gotta know your weaknesses. I don't go to Dallas BBQ with my wife anymore because I'll say "I'm just going to get a salad" and somehow (the 'somehow' being 'I ordered it') end up with a plate full of ribs. :-[
Were you the one that said get the food with more protein if it has more calories? :D
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Were you the one that said get the food with more protein if it has more calories? :D
I'm pretty sure that's taken out of context. :D :D :D
Oh, and thank you for defiling this thread with that avatar. :D
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Just got finished Insanity for today...Sean T is killin me, but I'm staying focus!!!
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In my 'skinny' jeans today, 100 lbs. lighter than 20 months ago...Glory to God!
;D
GLORY!!!
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CS: First week of Insanity is done!!! It's going to be a long two months...
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Just finished playing basketball with my sons at the park. I hurt my knee. I hope this doesn't cause a set-back.
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About to eat at a Black repast... :-\
Pray my strength.
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About to gain back my 6 lbs. Fast is over and we're about to have a huge break-fast dinner. Turkey, roast, fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, candies yams, cabbage, rice and peas, curry goat, broccoli cheese casserole, potato salad and dressing. Yea Lawd.
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About to gain back my 6 lbs. Fast is over and we're about to have a huge break-fast dinner. Turkey, roast, fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, candies yams, cabbage, rice and peas, curry goat, broccoli cheese casserole, potato salad and dressing. Yea Lawd.
OMG. :o
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About to gain back my 6 lbs. Fast is over and we're about to have a huge break-fast dinner. Turkey, roast, fried chicken, macaroni & cheese, candies yams, cabbage, rice and peas, curry goat, broccoli cheese casserole, potato salad and dressing. Yea Lawd.
Wait, whut? :-\
I need to get to my mother's house for my dad's oxtails or some curry goat
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Feeling like I'm making progress. Eating right. Didn't make it to the gym this morning but definitely going tomorrow.
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Did Insanity this morning...great w/o!!! Eating better but it still can be improved on...one day at a time
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Brought my lunch today! String beans, corn and a wing and a drumstick that I grilled on Saturday. I'm going to buy some nuts to help curb hunger later in the day.
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Wait, whut? :-\
I need to get to my mother's house for my dad's oxtails or some curry goat
Auto correct. LOL. That thing is my arch-enemy.
OMG. :o
OMG it was so good. Lord have mercy. I haven't stepped on the scale, but I will tomorrow morning and see what the damage is. :D
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Brought my lunch today! String beans, corn and a wing and a drumstick that I grilled on Saturday. I'm going to buy some nuts to help curb hunger later in the day.
String beans, corn and grilled chicken. Nice. 8)
I'm eating a salad for lunch after having a protein shake for breakfast. ;)
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So I tried to quit soda, but I ended up having 4 last week, however I got on the scale this morning and I'm at the lowest I've ever been. I hope to be in the 250's by next week.
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So I tried to quit soda, but I ended up having 4 last week, however I got on the scale this morning and I'm at the lowest I've ever been. I hope to be in the 250's by next week.
Maybe you could reward yourself by allowing yourself one or two sodas each week? Sometimes, quitting cold turkey can work against you. I remember that happened to me when I tried to quit eating Swedish Fish. I ended up buying a 5 lb bag and eating it in 2 days. Then I bought another one. Then, my new "habit" became buying 5 lb bags of swedish fish. :-[
All because I tried to quit eating them altogether.
Now, I allow myself to eat them, but no more than one individual size package per week. Since it's not a "no-no" I find myself not even wanting them as much anymore. I can go weeks without eating them now.
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Since it's summer, and my work schedule is more flexible, I think I I'm gonna start doing Taebo lol. I kinda want the Insanity though.
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Man, I gained some of my weight back. >:( >:( >:(
No worries, back to my grind I go. ;) :D
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Maybe you could reward yourself by allowing yourself one or two sodas each week? Sometimes, quitting cold turkey can work against you. I remember that happened to me when I tried to quit eating Swedish Fish. I ended up buying a 5 lb bag and eating it in 2 days. Then I bought another one. Then, my new "habit" became buying 5 lb bags of swedish fish. :-[
All because I tried to quit eating them altogether.
Now, I allow myself to eat them, but no more than one individual size package per week. Since it's not a "no-no" I find myself not even wanting them as much anymore. I can go weeks without eating them now.
Yeah, I think I'm gonna allow myself to have it 2 times a week. I was down to 1 a day (from 3 +), but then I ended up going back up to 2 a day and eating a bunch of fast food.
On an unhealthy note, I went to "Dallas BBQ" yesterday. Best. Wings. Ever. I'f you're in NY you gotta go.
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UGH! Yall making me want a soda when I'm 8 days away from my 2 year no soda anniversary...SMH!
On the other hand, I've got to get better on water. Drinking a lot of lemonade.
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UGH! Yall making me want a soda when I'm 8 days away from my 2 year no soda anniversary...SMH!
On the other hand, I've got to get better on water. Drinking a lot of lemonade.
My new place (YES!!!) has a filter installed on the fridge dispenser so once I move, I won't have to buy water at home any more. The brand I like the most was starting to get really costly, so I was drinking less...
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My new place (YES!!!) has a filter installed on the fridge dispenser so once I move, I won't have to buy water at home any more. The brand I like the most was starting to get really costly, so I was drinking less...
*puppy head tilt*
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*puppy head tilt*
When I'm at home, I have to buy the water I drink. At work, I use the filter in the break room. The tap water in Sparks is gross.
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When I'm at home, I have to buy the water I drink. At work, I use the filter in the break room. The tap water in Sparks is gross.
*puppy head tilt toward the other side*
I still don't get it. Do you simply mean that you purchase bottled water?
And, tap water ANYWHERE is gross. :-\
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My new place (YES!!!) has a filter installed on the fridge dispenser so once I move, I won't have to buy water at home any more. The brand I like the most was starting to get really costly, so I was drinking less...
Oh cool!
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Tap water in NY is very good. I've heard the same is true of certain parts of California. Georgia tap is gross.
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Yeah, I think I'm gonna allow myself to have it 2 times a week. I was down to 1 a day (from 3 +), but then I ended up going back up to 2 a day and eating a bunch of fast food.
On an unhealthy note, I went to "Dallas BBQ" yesterday. Best. Wings. Ever. I'f you're in NY you gotta go.
Did you go to the one in Times Square? The one in Brooklyn?
Their Sticky Wings (fried and covered in honey)....those things are amazing.
I had to stop going there. I love their food but the portion sizes are ridiculous. The last time I went I had a burger and fries and the burger was SO..BIG....I ate half and had the other half the next day for lunch.
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Amid all this talk of wings and food, I have good news to report: I'm down 5 lbs since my last bi-weekly weigh-in. This week, I've really been trying- eating salads for lunch and such. I did have fast food once, but I had it medium-sized, not large. And, I had water with the meal instead of the iced tea I'd normally get.
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Amid all this talk of wings and food, I have good news to report: I'm down 5 lbs since my last bi-weekly weigh-in. This week, I've really been trying- eating salads for lunch and such. I did have fast food once, but I had it medium-sized, not large. And, I had water with the meal instead of the iced tea I'd normally get.
Some might scoff at that, but that's about a 300 calorie difference, and since I'm always down to celebrate small steps, I celebrate you for that. Of course there are still better choices, but even if you're not doing the best you can possibly do, it's always a good thing to do better than you did before. So CONGRATS ON YOUR BETTER CHOICES, and CONGRATS ON YOUR 5 LBS!
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Amid all this talk of wings and food, I have good news to report: I'm down 5 lbs since my last bi-weekly weigh-in. This week, I've really been trying- eating salads for lunch and such. I did have fast food once, but I had it medium-sized, not large. And, I had water with the meal instead of the iced tea I'd normally get.
5lbs in two weeks is solid. Congrats. :)
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So this week I went to Golden Corral (as well as last Tuesday). I am doing a much better job when it comes to eating in there. The last 2 times I've went I eat a salad twice (with ranch dressing, raisins and pineapple tidbits on the side) and it is good. The only thing I may eat that is not necessarily health-cautious is a roll and apple cobbler. In my opinion, the rice and gravy (well maybe the gravy) is not that bad from a health perspective. The bottom line is that I'm doing much better when I go to buffet places. As a whole when I'm eating out at places like K&W and golden corral I'm eating less and trying to eat more of the healthy options.
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So this week I went to Golden Corral (as well as last Tuesday). I am doing a much better job when it comes to eating in there. The last 2 times I've went I eat a salad twice (with ranch dressing, raisins and pineapple tidbits on the side) and it is good. The only thing I may eat that is not necessarily health-cautious is a roll and apple cobbler. In my opinion, the rice and gravy (well maybe the gravy) is not that bad from a health perspective. The bottom line is that I'm doing much better when I go to buffet places. As a whole when I'm eating out at places like K&W and golden corral I'm eating less and trying to eat more of the healthy options.
Jonathan is gonna tear you up.
:D
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Almost done with my 2nd week of Insanity...I'm surprised I've made it this far, lol. 13 days down and 47 more to go!!!
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Almost done with my 2nd week of Insanity...I'm surprised I've made it this far, lol. 13 days down and 47 more to go!!!
Seeing any results yet?
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Seeing any results yet?
Physically...I haven't noticed anything, but my wife said she has noticed some changes. However, I feel like I have more energy.
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*Scared to even think of doing Insanity*
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Jonathan is gonna tear you up.
:D
*sigh* :D
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So this week I went to Golden Corral (as well as last Tuesday). I am doing a much better job when it comes to eating in there. The last 2 times I've went I eat a salad twice (with ranch dressing, raisins and pineapple tidbits on the side) and it is good. The only thing I may eat that is not necessarily health-cautious is a roll and apple cobbler. In my opinion, the rice and gravy (well maybe the gravy) is not that bad from a health perspective. The bottom line is that I'm doing much better when I go to buffet places. As a whole when I'm eating out at places like K&W and golden corral I'm eating less and trying to eat more of the healthy options.
Are you using fat free dressing? I hope so...
Did you go to the one in Times Square? The one in Brooklyn?
Their Sticky Wings (fried and covered in honey)....those things are amazing.
I had to stop going there. I love their food but the portion sizes are ridiculous. The last time I went I had a burger and fries and the burger was SO..BIG....I ate half and had the other half the next day for lunch.
We went to the one in Queens.... right after leaving Rockefeller Center, so we should have went to the one in TS. And the Hennessy wings are good too. It had me thinking of other foods to put Hennessy in.... or on. :D
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ive been cutting out soda -- its working pretty good!
although at least once a week ill drink Diet Dr. Pepper its actually really good. dosent even taste diet.....
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@U13 no but I need to. Thanks for the reminder!
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@U13 no but I need to. Thanks for the reminder!
Yeah, I heard that it's not really beneficial to eat a salad if you are just going to use regular dressing. Check the calories.
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Yeah, I heard that it's not really beneficial to eat a salad if you are just going to use regular dressing. Check the calories.
Ok thanks!
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And double whatever the label says. The salad dressing data usually shows a 2 tbsp serving size. I don't know very many people who only put 2 tbsp on a salad (unless we're talking about a super small side salad). That's approximately 125 calories. Most people use double that amount, and the folks who like their salad drenched in dressing probably use three times that amount... we're talking 375 calories just in the dressing. You may as well have a McDouble. :-\
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So this week I went to Golden Corral (as well as last Tuesday). I am doing a much better job when it comes to eating in there. The last 2 times I've went I eat a salad twice (with ranch dressing, raisins and pineapple tidbits on the side) and it is good. The only thing I may eat that is not necessarily health-cautious is a roll and apple cobbler. In my opinion, the rice and gravy (well maybe the gravy) is not that bad from a health perspective. The bottom line is that I'm doing much better when I go to buffet places. As a whole when I'm eating out at places like K&W and golden corral I'm eating less and trying to eat more of the healthy options.
Your post gives me a coronary, bruh.
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Your post gives me a coronary, bruh.
I meant "ate" and I can't give correction for error #2 and man I thought you didn't my post...SMH!
Lol!
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I meant "ate" and I can't give correction for error #2 and man I thought you didn't my post...SMH!
Lol!
give it up, Bly. You're making errors in your corrections, lol! And... It's health-conscious. But cautious actually makes sense, I see why you thought that...
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So we're letting "the last 2 times I've went" pass, huh?
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I realized that my late night eating has also been affecting my weight. I get home at 8(ish). My plate is usually ready for me. The last few days, I decided to eat the previous day's dinner for lunch, and have a sandwich and fruit for dinner when I'm in the field. The result, so far, is that I'm HUNGRY in the morning. LOL. But, I also feel lighter and have more energy in the morning than normal. I think it will also reflect in my next weigh-in.
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And double whatever the label says. The salad dressing data usually shows a 2 tbsp serving size. I don't know very many people who only put 2 tbsp on a salad (unless we're talking about a super small side salad). That's approximately 125 calories. Most people use double that amount, and the folks who like their salad drenched in dressing probably use three times that amount... we're talking 375 calories just in the dressing. You may as well have a McDouble. :-\
A good thing to do with salad dressing is leave it on the side, and then dip your salad into the dressing. It sounds strange, but it actually helps cut down on the amount of dressing you use.
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give it up, Bly. You're making errors in your corrections, lol! And... It's health-conscious. But cautious actually makes sense, I see why you thought that...
Oh yeah...LOL!
So we're letting "the last 2 times I've went" pass, huh?
LOL! Ooops!
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A good thing to do with salad dressing is leave it on the side, and then dip your salad into the dressing. It sounds strange, but it actually helps cut down on the amount of dressing you use.
Not weird at all. All the white people in Atlanta eat their salads like that. No racist. Lol.
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For the first time in a little while I drunk (correct word?) nothing but water yesterday. When I went to barnes & noble I had a liter of water and then when I had dinner with my friend I had water. Oh yeah and for breakfast I had water. Water all day....YAY!!
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I meant "ate" and I can't give correction for error #2 and man I thought you didn't my post...SMH!
Lol!
(http://coltmonday.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/jesus-facepalm.jpg?w=311)
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For the first time in a little while I drunk (correct word?) nothing but water yesterday. When I went to barnes & noble I had a liter of water and then when I had dinner with my friend I had water. Oh yeah and for breakfast I had water. Water all day....YAY!!
(http://coltmonday.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/jesus-facepalm.jpg?w=311)
From now on, all of your replies must go through MS Word prior to posting. :-\
Good deal on the water, though.
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From now on, all of your replies must go through MS Word prior to posting. :-\
Good deal on the water, though.
Thanks!
SMH @ my grammar malfunction....Lol!
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For the first time in a little while I drunk
The pride of Elon U! :D
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The pride of Elon U! :D
LOL! Yeah I know...ha!
:( :D
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At least he knew something was wrong, lol.
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The pride of Elon U! :D
My brother would be so disappointed...lol
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At least he knew something was wrong, lol.
YES!! :D
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This actually brings to mind a question, but (a) this isn't the thread for it, and (b) it's not about BLY, but it might make him feel bad, so.... I guess I'll hold off on asking. I am curious, though, about how/why/what it means that so many people graduate college with no command of basic grammar. SOOOOO many. I actually first thought about this when I read over my friend's dissertation. She got her PhD and has published works in countless journals.... My boss is the same way, a lawyer I used to work with... I just wonder how that happens. I'm not talking about spelling errors - because some folks just can't spell. But I'm talking about the basic rules of grammar. How does that happen? Why? And what does it mean? Does it say something about the American educational system?
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I think grammar issues stem more from upbringing than education. You learn language by what you're around, so if everyone around you speaks a certain way, it's going to be natural to you to speak/write that way, as well. It's very difficult to untrain yourself from what sounds "right" to you. My grammar is not perfect but it's pretty good. It's not because I learned all the rules, but because what sounds "right" to me usually happens to also be conventionally correct. On the grammar portion of exams, I generally go with what sounds good, and I usually do pretty well.
However, if my parents, siblings, extended family, TV programs, etc. all used incorrect grammar, it would have been much more difficult to say/write things the correct way. Yet, I would still have the same intelligence and abilities to study for exams, answer test questions and I just get my papers checked for grammar, and voila! I'm a graduate.
I have a friend right now that owns his own mental health facility and is working on his second PhD, but when he speaks his ability to put sentences together correctly is still lacking. He can convey all of the principles and theories but subject-verb agreement ensnares him more times than not.
The sad thing is, people judge your intelligence by the quality of your grammar, so it can be a hindrance just like any other weakness, I suppose.
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I think grammar issues stem more from upbringing than education. You learn language by what you're around, so if everyone around you speaks a certain way, it's going to be natural to you to speak/write that way, as well. It's very difficult to untrain yourself from what sounds "right" to you. My grammar is not perfect but it's pretty good. It's not because I learned all the rules, but because what sounds "right" to me usually happens to also be conventionally correct. On the grammar portion of exams, I generally go with what sounds good, and I usually do pretty well.
However, if my parents, siblings, extended family, TV programs, etc. all used incorrect grammar, it would have been much more difficult to say/write things the correct way. Yet, I would still have the same intelligence and abilities to study for exams, answer test questions and I just get my papers checked for grammar, and voila! I'm a graduate.
I have a friend write now that owns his own mental health facility and is working on his second PhD, but when he speaks his ability to put sentences together correctly is still lacking. He can convey all of the principles and theories but subject-verb agreement ensnares him more times than not.
The sad thing is, people judge your intelligence by the quality of your grammar, so it can be a hindrance just like any other weakness, I suppose.
Wait, second PhD?? Why??????? Who does that? :D
But yeah, I think you hit the nail on the head. Two things I remember from my youth: "aloose" and "they be saying." I was in college when I learned that "aloose" is not a real word. Literally. I'm not sure where I first learned that word in the first place (probably church :D) since my parents spoke pretty solid English, and my mother especially was a stickler for grammar and diction. But for some reason, no one ever corrected me on that one, so I always thought it was a real word.
I was in second grade when Mrs. Scherer repeated after me "they BE saying?????" as though I had just cussed or something. I tried to correct it, but I truly had no idea what was wrong with it. I said "they ALWAYS be saying?" and she laughed. I asked her "well how do you say it if you want to say that the person ALWAYS be doing the same thing?" :D :D :D I truly didn't get it.
So yeah, I totally agree with your point. And indeed, people do judge intelligence by the quality of your grammar (and diction), and even I will admit that I do.
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For once, being born in Utah is an advantage, LOL!!! They used to place a lot of call centers out here, because the "accent" is more a lack of an accent. We tend to speak like the people on the books on tape, lol.
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I want to add (and sorry for the hijack guys) that I'm preparing for the LSAT and GRE exams. The LSAT is a new kind of beast. Like seriously. Yesterday, I took my first diagnostic exam, which shows your strengths and weaknesses. Fortunately, my weakness is in the one area that is easiest to improve, so they say. Anyway, one thing I'm learning from all my prep materials is that the only way you can improve your score is if you read the explanations for the answers you got wrong and understand why they're wrong.
Point? It doesn't help to correct a person's grammar if you never explain why it's wrong or what rule they're breaking.
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This actually brings to mind a question, but (a) this isn't the thread for it, and (b) it's not about BLY, but it might make him feel bad, so.... I guess I'll hold off on asking. I am curious, though, about how/why/what it means that so many people graduate college with no command of basic grammar. SOOOOO many. I actually first thought about this when I read over my friend's dissertation. She got her PhD and has published works in countless journals.... My boss is the same way, a lawyer I used to work with... I just wonder how that happens. I'm not talking about spelling errors - because some folks just can't spell. But I'm talking about the basic rules of grammar. How does that happen? Why? And what does it mean? Does it say something about the American educational system?
No offense at all my friend. Grammar is a problem for me. If I'm not mistaken grammar was not taught extensively when I was in school (or maybe it was I just wasn't paying attention...LOL :D ). I also think being a part of the hyper-texting generation makes having bad grammer easier. From a personal standpoint I do know that I need to work on my grammar skills and work on them fast!
Thanks for the question.
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No offense at all my friend. Grammar is a problem for me. If I'm not mistaken grammar was not taught extensively when I was in school (or maybe it was I just wasn't paying attention...LOL :D ). I also think being a part of the hyper-texting generation makes having bad grammer easier. From a personal standpoint I do know that I need to work on my grammar skills and work on them fast!
Thanks for the question.
Well math isn't my thing, so we're probably even. :D
And when it comes to history, I just stay silent so I don't embarrass myself. I truly don't even know the basics. :-[
Anyway, grammar is one of my strengths, so if something ever doesn't make sense to you or you're not sure why it's wrong, feel free to PM me and I'll try to explain it if I can. I'm glad to help. I love my LGM family, especially the young people, and I feel like we should help each other when we can.
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No offense at all my friend. Grammar is a problem for me. If I'm not mistaken grammar was not taught extensively when I was in school (or maybe it was I just wasn't paying attention...LOL :D ). I also think being a part of the hyper-texting generation makes having bad grammer easier. From a personal standpoint I do know that I need to work on my grammar skills and work on them fast!
Thanks for the question.
You are the most unoffendable person on LGM. You should get an award for that. :D I like that about you.
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No offense at all my friend. Grammar is a problem for me. If I'm not mistaken grammar was not taught extensively when I was in school (or maybe it was I just wasn't paying attention...LOL :D ). I also think being a part of the hyper-texting generation makes having bad grammer easier. From a personal standpoint I do know that I need to work on my grammar skills and work on them fast!
Thanks for the question.
I LOVE your attitude!
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You are the most unoffendable person on LGM. You should get an award for that. :D I like that about you.
LOL! +1
I'm not there, yet, but I want to be....
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You are the most unoffendable person on LGM. You should get an award for that. :D I like that about you.
Me too. You could really teach a thing or two.
Teachable moment, indeed.
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Well math isn't my thing, so we're probably even. :D
And when it comes to history, I just stay silent so I don't embarrass myself. I truly don't even know the basics. :-[
Anyway, grammar is one of my strengths, so if something ever doesn't make sense to you or you're not sure why it's wrong, feel free to PM me and I'll try to explain it if I can. I'm glad to help. I love my LGM family, especially the young people, and I feel like we should help each other when we can.
Absolutely! Thanks!
You are the most unoffendable person on LGM. You should get an award for that. :D I like that about you.
Awww thanks! The Lord is working on me not to always feel "offended" when someone is correcting me.
I LOVE your attitude!
Thanks a lot! Philippians 1:6
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I want to add (and sorry for the hijack guys) that I'm preparing for the LSAT and GRE exams. The LSAT is a new kind of beast. Like seriously. Yesterday, I took my first diagnostic exam, which shows your strengths and weaknesses. Fortunately, my weakness is in the one area that is easiest to improve, so they say. Anyway, one thing I'm learning from all my prep materials is that the only way you can improve your score is if you read the explanations for the answers you got wrong and understand why they're wrong.
Point? It doesn't help to correct a person's grammar if you never explain why it's wrong or what rule they're breaking.
Technically, it's not a hijack as we're discussing the use of healthy grammar. ;D
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You are the most unoffendable person on LGM. You should get an award for that. :D I like that about you.
Actually, I LOVE that about Bly because I know I go hard on dude.
The Christ is strong with this one. :D
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LOL! +1
I'm not there, yet, but I want to be....
I'm not there yet either sis. We're on our way tho. ;)
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No offense at all my friend. Grammar is a problem for me. If I'm not mistaken grammar was not taught extensively when I was in school (or maybe it was I just wasn't paying attention...LOL :D ). I also think being a part of the hyper-texting generation makes having bad grammer easier. From a personal standpoint I do know that I need to work on my grammar skills and work on them fast!
Thanks for the question.
Change 'was' to 'is', my brotha. Grammar rules are practically a thing of the past beyond placing proper punctuation on papers (say that three times fast :D).
It is a tragedy.
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Well math isn't my thing, so we're probably even. :D
And when it comes to history, I just stay silent so I don't embarrass myself. I truly don't even know the basics. :-[
Anyway, grammar is one of my strengths, so if something ever doesn't make sense to you or you're not sure why it's wrong, feel free to PM me and I'll try to explain it if I can. I'm glad to help. I love my LGM family, especially the young people, and I feel like we should help each other when we can.
That makes two of us, sis.
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Actually, I LOVE that about Bly because I know I go hard on dude.
The Christ is strong with this one. :D
LOL! But I know it's all in love bro! Thanks!
Change 'was' to 'is', my brotha. Grammar rules are practically a thing of the past beyond placing proper punctuation on papers (say that three times fast :D).
It is a tragedy.
SMH! Right!
I'm not a grammar wizard but the one that is really irking me is you're and your....SMH! >:(
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LOL! But I know it's all in love bro! Thanks!
SMH! Right!
I'm not a grammar wizard but the one that is really irking me is you're and your....SMH! >:(
You may wanna spread that message, sir. Everybody hasn't received the memo. :D
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Since this has turned into a grammar health thread, it really grinds my gears when I see somebody on FB say something like "Im going to DeLeQuaun graduation" What happened to the apostrophe and the S? It's like people don't read, so they type how they talk.
OAN, Bly's grammar is far far better than some of these other people out here.
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LOL! But I know it's all in love bro! Thanks!
SMH! Right!
I'm not a grammar wizard but the one that is really irking me is you're and your....SMH! >:(
Good news. Your and you're is probably one of the easiest rules to learn (along with whose and who's). Here's the rule:
When you're writing the word out, if you can change it to you are and still say the same thing, then the proper way to spell it is you're because you're is a contraction. For example:
You're having a great day today because your test scores just came back and you aced it.
In the first one (you're) you could technically change that to "You are having a great day today..." so you know that the right way to spell it is "you're."
You + are = you're
In the second one, you couldn't change it to you are, could you? "...great day today because you are test scores just came back..." Nope. Doesn't work.
"Your" is possessive. It means that something belongs to you.
Here's another example:
It's okay if you're short on cash as long as your bills are paid.
The first one can be changed to "you are" (it's okay if you are short on cash). The second one cannot. The second one (your bills) refers to something that belongs to you. Your.
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Since this has turned into a grammar health thread, it really grinds my gears when I see somebody on FB say something like "Im going to DeLeQuaun graduation" What happened to the apostrophe and the S? It's like people don't read, so they type how they talk.
OAN, Bly's grammar is far far better than some of these other people out here.
Totally agree. This really shouldn't be (isn't) a BLY discussion because (a) he struggles mostly with past participle as MOST of our young people do, and (b) he sure as heck isn't the only one... seriously though, his grammar isn't that bad at all.
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You may wanna spread that message, sir. Everybody hasn't received the memo. :D
LOL! Right!
@Layla love it!!
Since this has turned into a grammar health thread, it really grinds my gears when I see somebody on FB say something like "Im going to DeLeQuaun graduation" What happened to the apostrophe and the S? It's like people don't read, so they type how they talk.
OAN, Bly's grammar is far far better than some of these other people out here.
Thanks bro!
Totally agree. This really shouldn't be (isn't) a BLY discussion because (a) he struggles mostly with past participle as MOST of our young people do, and (b) he sure as heck isn't the only one... seriously though, his grammar isn't that bad at all.
Ok. I do not remember talking about past participle in middle or high school. If we did, we didn't spend a lot of time on it.
As a matter of fact, this discussion reminded me that I have 2 grammar books in my library....LOL!
*looking up information on past participle*
This discussion is very fruitful guys! #learningeveryday
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As for "your" and "you're", people just say "you". It's like Bump the R. "Can I drive you car?" *facepalm*
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Another easy-to-remember rule: if it has an apostrophe, it's probably a contraction:
it's = it is
don't = do not
won't = will not
can't = can not
didn't = did not
shouldn't = should not
couldn't = could not
you're = you are
they're = they are
we're = we are
Ok, I'm done. :D Sorry, I love this stuff. :) Plus, it's a good break from the LSAT prep, which is driving me slightly insane.
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Since this has turned into a grammar health thread, it really grinds my gears when I see somebody on FB say something like "Im going to DeLeQuaun graduation" What happened to the apostrophe and the S? It's like people don't read, so they type how they talk.
OAN, Bly's grammar is far far better than some of these other people out here.
Call them out...lol!!!
When I'm writing a paper for a class, I'm very careful and observant with my grammar; however, when it comes to the internet....I tend to not care as much.
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I'm working on this being the 2nd day in a row that I drink nothing but water. So far so good!
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Two weeks of Insanity completed...I might extend it out to 90 days instead of the 60
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Today I'm shooting for this being 3rd day in a row I drink nothing but water! Wish me blessings!
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Water rocks! It's so refreshing. It doesn't give you a quick sugar rush, from which you quickly crash. It does so many things to be such a simple drink.
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Water rocks! It's so refreshing. It doesn't give you a quick sugar rush, from which you quickly crash. It does so many things to be such a simple drink.
I hate drinking water but I force myself to do it.
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Water rocks! It's so refreshing. It doesn't give you a quick sugar rush, from which you quickly crash. It does so many things to be such a simple drink.
I hate drinking water but I force myself to do it.
These!
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For some reason, I'm not gaining weight and it makes me sad. :( Ensure isn't doing anything, even when I pig out.............NOTHING! :-[
#Help
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For some reason, I'm not gaining weight and it makes me sad. :( Ensure isn't doing anything, even when I pig out.............NOTHING! :-[
#Help
Increase your calorie intake. 3500 calories = 1 pound.
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Increase your calorie intake. 3500 calories = 1 pound.
Won't work. If your metabolism is high and your genes are working "against" you, there isn't much you can do to gain and sustain weight unless you want to bulk up a little. I literally tried every tip and trick known to man and didn't gain a pound until I turned xx. The few times I did gain weight, I lost it pretty much while I slept. Britt is very unlikely to gain non-muscle weight until she gets older or has children.
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Won't work. If your metabolism is high and your genes are working "against" you, there isn't much you can do to gain and sustain weight unless you want to bulk up a little. I literally tried every tip and trick known to man and didn't gain a pound until I turned xx. The few times I did gain weight, I lost it pretty much while I slept. Britt is very unlikely to gain non-muscle weight until she gets older or has children.
Oh I see.
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For some reason, I'm not gaining weight and it makes me sad. :( Ensure isn't doing anything, even when I pig out.............NOTHING! :-[
#Help
get married.... trust me I haven't met a woman yet who fails to gain weight after getting married
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get married.... trust me I haven't met a woman yet who fails to gain weight after getting married
I want to, but I know I'm not ready LOL! Not ready for that life. Give me at least another year, or two lol.
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I want to, but I know I'm not ready LOL! Not ready for that life. Give me at least another year, or two lol.
LOL, sorry i meant to put a bunch of smileys in there i was just kidding but i assume you knew that
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I'm working on this being the 2nd day in a row that I drink nothing but water. So far so good!
I did it 2 months in a row man. It can be done, just takes discipline. ;)
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I did it 2 months in a row man. It can be done, just takes discipline. ;)
Oh cool! Today is day 4 of nothing but water!
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I'm writing up my exercise plan that I'm going to start tomorrow and I just want to know, should the cool down be as long as the warm up? Should/Can the cool down be the same as the warm up? (i.e: Warm up with a jog, cool down with a jog vs warm up with a jog, cool down with a walk.)
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I'm writing up my exercise plan that I'm going to start tomorrow and I just want to know, should the cool down be as long as the warm up? Should/Can the cool down be the same as the warm up? (i.e: Warm up with a jog, cool down with a jog vs warm up with a jog, cool down with a walk.)
Here's a good, easy-to-understand article on cooling down. http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseforbeginners/a/anatomyworkout_5.htm (http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseforbeginners/a/anatomyworkout_5.htm)
I typically cool down by walking or doing those leg-up things I do (don't know the name of them - it's when you get up on your tippy toes, hold it and come back down, repeat a zillion times until your calves are burning). I only cool down for about 5 minutes. Then I stretch for about 5 or less. I heard the guy on Biggest Loser say once that for cool-down, you can continue doing whatever your workout was, just at a slower pace. The key is not to stop abruptly. I remember reading about a guy having a heart attack like that.
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1. Today is my 2 year "no soda" anniversary!
2. Today marks the 8th day in a row that I have been drinking nothing but water!
Praise Jesus!
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I can't remember the last time I had a soda. I now love water so much, I don't even think about soda. I still have the occasional iced tea, but that's about it.
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I can't remember the last time I had a soda. I now love water so much, I don't even think about soda. I still have the occasional iced tea, but that's about it.
Same here, much to my surprise. I've always hated water, so it's a pretty big deal for me to not only drink it, but actually like it.
As for soda, I had a Dr. Pepper a couple of weeks ago. I've never been a soda person, though. I may have soda 3 or 4 times a year, only when I get a craving. I do love sweet tea, but these days I almost always choose water over tea.
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Brittany, you're not alone. :)
When all you want to do is gain weight (http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/22/health/diet-fitness/trying-to-gain-weight/index.html?hpt=hp_bn12)
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Brittany, you're not alone. :)
When all you want to do is gain weight ([url]http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/22/health/diet-fitness/trying-to-gain-weight/index.html?hpt=hp_bn12[/url])
It's interesting seeing people say they've tried drinking supplements and still couldn't gain weight. Some of those weight-gaining shakes contain over 1,000 calories. A person's metabolism must be crazy to go through a few of those shakes a day and still not gain weight.
Very interesting indeed.
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It's interesting seeing people say they've tried drinking supplements and still couldn't gain weight. Some of those weight-gaining shakes contain over 1,000 calories. A person's metabolism must be crazy to go through a few of those shakes a day and still not gain weight.
Very interesting indeed.
I did the weight-gain shakes. I also tried 3 Ensure Plus a day on top of my regular diet.
I did everything I could. Lots of pizza, junk food, pasta, ice cream, chocolate and other fattening desserts, milk shakes, bread like crazy (I still eat bread like crazy... lol), potatoes, cheese on everything. I remember a time when I would have a Big Texas Cinnamon Roll (480 cals) with an Ensure Plus (380? cals) after breakfast each morning. Basically, everything I read that people should avoid if they're trying to lose weight is what I ate to try to gain. I'm glad the article mentioned how frustrating it is and how it's just as hard to gain (for some people) as it is to lose.
But as I always tell Britt, when that metabolism starts to slow down as you get older..... you'll gain. And you may not be as happy as you thought you'd be.... :D
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It's interesting seeing people say they've tried drinking supplements and still couldn't gain weight. Some of those weight-gaining shakes contain over 1,000 calories. A person's metabolism must be crazy to go through a few of those shakes a day and still not gain weight.
Very interesting indeed.
I used to be one of those people. In my late teens/early 20's, I tried everything. I ate like crazy and I used a product called "Maximum Weight Gain". All those shakes did was give me gas, big time. The problem for me was that I had: 1. A very lean body. My body fat percentage was 8%. 2. A very high metabolism. 3. A very active life. I worked in construction, building pre-fab homes (meaning, there was no down-time since we did assembly-line work). Plus, I played basketball a LOT.
All of that has changed now. >:( :D
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Highly motivated. My wife is going to Trinidad to visit a sick relative for the summer. I will be working out like a mad man. I plan on looking like a new man when she returns.
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9th day in a row of just water. But good gracious I want some lemonade and sweet tea....SMH!
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I'll be following this plan:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kris-gethin-12-week-daily-trainer-intro.html (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kris-gethin-12-week-daily-trainer-intro.html)
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9th day in a row of just water. But good gracious I want some lemonade and sweet tea....SMH!
I'm about to start my water-only diet soon. I did it last year during the summer break, again earlier this year for lent, and plan on going at it once more from here until the beginning of the school year. I never knew how much I craved sugary drinks until I began refraining from them.
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A little inspiration from gospel's own, COGIC's own, Atlanta's own....
Latrice Pace (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/18/weight-loss-success-latrice-pace_n_1606628.html)!!
SO proud of her!! Be sure to read her interview in the Huffington Post. It's very inspirational. It helped me.
(http://images.huffingtonpost.com/2012-06-18-Latrice2.jpg)
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I'm about to start my water-only diet soon. I did it last year during the summer break, again earlier this year for lent, and plan on going at it once more from here until the beginning of the school year. I never knew how much I craved sugary drinks until I began refraining from them.
That's good!
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I'm loving the muscle definition that's starting to appear in my arms.
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Day 11 of nothing but water! How much longer can I go? How much longer should I go!?
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That's totally up to you. Just know that the longer you do it, the more you'll gravitate toward it naturally.
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Day 11 of nothing but water! How much longer can I go? How much longer should I go!?
What is your purpose?
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That's totally up to you. Just know that the longer you do it, the more you'll gravitate toward it naturally.
Right!
What is your purpose?
Idk honestly. I guess to restore some order on my health habits. For the last couple of months I drunk (correct word?) more lemonade and sweet tea than water. So I guess this water streak is about getting in the habit of drinking more water a day than other drinks.
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Right!
Idk honestly. I guess to restore some order on my health habits. For the last couple of months I drunk (correct word?) more lemonade and sweet tea than water. So I guess this water streak is about getting in the habit of drinking more water a day than other drinks.
Okay, if your goal is to get in the habit of drinking water, I'd do water only for about a month. By then, your body will probably be craving water. For me, it took about a month and not only did I not drink enough water - I didn't drink ANY water at all - ever. I've always hated water. Now, it's all I drink. Drinking a bottle as I type this. 8) ;) :D
My personal rule is that I don't deny myself the stuff I want (when it comes to food/drinks). I just enjoy it in moderation, and I make myself "pay" for it. If I'm over my calories, but I want it, I eat it and then make myself burn the calories. If I want some sweet tea or cream soda, I make myself drink a glass of water FIRST, and then I can have the sweet tea (but truthfully, I don't drink much so by the time I've had the water, I don't even want anything else to drink. Works every time).
So yeah, I'd say try about a month and see what happens. Tea and lemonade in moderation are not bad for you, but of course, you'll want to drink as much water as you can - especially during summer months.
Oh, and it's drank. You only use drunk with the words have or has. (Over the past month, I have drunk more water than anything. Last week, I drank sweet tea for the first time).
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Okay, if your goal is to get in the habit of drinking water, I'd do water only for about a month. By then, your body will probably be craving water. For me, it took about a month and not only did I not drink enough water - I didn't drink ANY water at all - ever. I've always hated water. Now, it's all I drink. Drinking a bottle as I type this. 8) ;) :D
My personal rule is that I don't deny myself the stuff I want (when it comes to food/drinks). I just enjoy it in moderation, and I make myself "pay" for it. If I'm over my calories, but I want it, I eat it and then make myself burn the calories. If I want some sweet tea or cream soda, I make myself drink a glass of water FIRST, and then I can have the sweet tea (but truthfully, I don't drink much so by the time I've had the water, I don't even want anything else to drink. Works every time).
So yeah, I'd say try about a month and see what happens. Tea and lemonade in moderation are not bad for you, but of course, you'll want to drink as much water as you can - especially during summer months.
Oh, and it's drank. You only use drunk with the words have or has. (Over the past month, I have drunk more water than anything. Last week, I drank sweet tea for the first time).
Ok thanks for that (the information on water and the grammar)! :D
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I'll be following this plan:
[url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kris-gethin-12-week-daily-trainer-intro.html[/url] ([url]http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kris-gethin-12-week-daily-trainer-intro.html[/url])
I have a feeling this program will make a huge difference in my journey. I've been working out for a few years now. In the beginning EVERYTHING was challenging. Over time I've fallen into a rut.
This program is pushing me past my comfort zone and forcing me to lift with an intensity I haven't had recently.
I'm on Day 4 and I'm more sore than I've been in a long time. My legs are still sore from my Saturday workout. My chest and triceps are sore from yesterday. Today is Back and Biceps. My body is ready.
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I have a feeling this program will make a huge difference in my journey. I've been working out for a few years now. In the beginning EVERYTHING was challenging. Over time I've fallen into a rut.
This program is pushing me past my comfort zone and forcing me to lift with an intensity I haven't had recently.
I'm on Day 4 and I'm more sore than I've been in a long time. My legs are still sore from my Saturday workout. My chest and triceps are sore from yesterday. Today is Back and Biceps. My body is ready.
I think you would love the "Insanity" workout...it'll definitely push you beyond your comfort level.
I'm down six pounds from my weigh-in a week ago...seeing the numbers on the scale go down makes my motivation go up
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I think you would love the "Insanity" workout...it'll definitely push you beyond your comfort level.
I'm down six pounds from my weigh-in a week ago...seeing the numbers on the scale go down makes my motivation go up
Yes it does. Results are the ultimate motivator.
I doubt I'll give the Insanity workout a try. I'm such a huge fan of lifting steel.
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Eating my pre-workout meal of grilled tilapia and half of a sweet potato.
So focused.
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Yes it does. Results are the ultimate motivator.
I doubt I'll give the Insanity workout a try. I'm such a huge fan of lifting steel.
Yes it does. Results are the ultimate motivator.
I doubt I'll give the Insanity workout a try. I'm such a huge fan of lifting steel.
So am I, but I can give it up for two months
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I've just completed my first 6am workout. I didn't think I'd like this as much as I do. :)
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I've just completed my first 6am workout. I didn't think I'd like this as much as I do. :)
Cool! Keep it up!
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Played my 1st game of basketball, in a long time, yesterday. I walked on the court looking for the most unathletic person to guard, lol. I thought I found him, but I was so wrong...this dude had me chasing him all over the court. Needless to say, when I go back next week...I know who I won't be guarding.
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Played my 1st game of basketball, in a long time, yesterday. I walked on the court looking for the most unathletic person to guard, lol. I thought I found him, but I was so wrong...this dude had me chasing him all over the court. Needless to say, when I go back next week...I know who I won't be guarding.
That's what you get for profiling, lol.
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That's what you get for profiling, lol.
Who you telling...lol
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Well, this thread has kinda taken a turn toward physical health, but you may remember that in our humble beginnings (lol) we were all about TOTAL health, which included spiritual, financial, and physical. I wanted to share a lil story on the financial piece.
Last Friday, my boss came over and told me "this is purely FYI, but [President of the Board] will be making an announcement on Monday about some organizational changes. I don't have any details, but I just wanted to keep you in the loop."
Of course, I couldn't help but to wonder. My company is known for doing massive RIFs, and making really random decisions. They will get rid of an entire department to save money, and then hire 3 executives that cost the same as the 30 ppl they just RIFd. Although my department can't be eliminated, I did expect that whatever change they were going to make would affect my job. I monitored my boss's email and got a few tidbits here and there. Discovered that they were bringing in 3 new CEOs to head up 3 of our companies. One of them would be my boss's new boss, which created a new layer because she was the head of our company. New CEOs always come with their own Administration teams, so you can see the problem there. I spent the whole weekend not-worrying about it :D. But I did sit down and figure out a financial plan.
To make a long story short, I wrote out a new budget and discovered that I actually CAN live on unemployment. It wouldn't kill me. It would be tight, and I would have to cancel a few trips I have planned, and probably no more shopping... lol. But I could do it.
So I decided to do it. :)
For the next year, I will endeavor to live off of an unemployment salary and save and invest the rest. Pray fuh me.
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Love it Layla!
For me this is day 14 of nothing but water. Loving it! I think I'll go to day 30 or 31 and then have a healthy balance of water and any other drink (except soda) I desire.
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Well, this thread has kinda taken a turn toward physical health, but you may remember that in our humble beginnings (lol) we were all about TOTAL health, which included spiritual, financial, and physical. I wanted to share a lil story on the financial piece.
Last Friday, my boss came over and told me "this is purely FYI, but [President of the Board] will be making an announcement on Monday about some organizational changes. I don't have any details, but I just wanted to keep you in the loop."
Of course, I couldn't help but to wonder. My company is known for doing massive RIFs, and making really random decisions. They will get rid of an entire department to save money, and then hire 3 executives that cost the same as the 30 ppl they just RIFd. Although my department can't be eliminated, I did expect that whatever change they were going to make would affect my job. I monitored my boss's email and got a few tidbits here and there. Discovered that they were bringing in 3 new CEOs to head up 3 of our companies. One of them would be my boss's new boss, which created a new layer because she was the head of our company. New CEOs always come with their own Administration teams, so you can see the problem there. I spent the whole weekend not-worrying about it :D . But I did sit down and figure out a financial plan.
To make a long story short, I wrote out a new budget and discovered that I actually CAN live on unemployment. It wouldn't kill me. It would be tight, and I would have to cancel a few trips I have planned, and probably no more shopping... lol. But I could do it.
So I decided to do it. :)
For the next year, I will endeavor to live off of an unemployment salary and save and invest the rest. Pray fuh me.
Kudos!
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thanks guys.
Oh and I forgot to mention that all the "not-worrying" was for naught. The organizational changes will not affect my role with the company. :)
I'm truly grateful. I don't love my job. Not at all. But I do appreciate getting a paycheck, and I do appreciate being able to do the things I enjoy doing. Losing my job would've messed up my 12 month plan, which was to save so I can quit work next year to go to school full time. That was just a reminder-jolt to stop shopping and prepare for school.
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Eating my mid-morning meal of grilled chicken and broccoli.
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Ready for my shoulder-calves-abs workout today. 8)
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I think it's safe for me to report a net loss of 5 lbs. I lost a few from fasting and being sick, but then I gained back a couple as expected. It's been a couple of weeks, and I'm pretty steady now, so I can confidently say, I've reached my goal. :) I'm right where I want to be, and I'm confident that I can stay here. I continue to walk every day. My eating habits could always be better, but it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. It's now a "norm" for me to buy fruit and nuts for snacks instead of (or in addition to?) junk. It's definitely a norm for me to drink water when I'm thirsty.
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Eating my pre-workout meal of grilled chicken and half of a sweet potato.
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A couple of things:
1) Today is day 18 of my "only water" plan. Trying to make it to July 14 but I feel like breaking the street sometime this week.
2) Wow! We're halfway done with the year already! This week (since I'm off work) I'm going to be doing some evaluation of this year so far in comparison with the goals I made earlier in the year.
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It's recovery week, for Insanity, this week!!!
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A couple of things:
1) Today is day 18 of my "only water" plan. Trying to make it to July 14 but I feel like breaking the streetstreak sometime this week.
2) Wow! We're halfway done with the year already! This week (since I'm off work) I'm going to be doing some evaluation of this year so far in comparison with the goals I made earlier in the year.
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Last Nerve Update - It's better! Praise God!
Well, it has been a couple of months since I cut my simvastatin dose down to 1/2 40mg pill, and started taking 2 St. John's Wort capsules a day. Also got a bottle of CoQ10 - 100 mg capsules at a good price at Costco, and have been taking one daily; supposed to be good for the brain and serotonin levels.
My blood work came back from the Health Fair I went to in June, and my cholesterol levels are only a little bit up (133 total, from 115 in Apr.). I am feeling more sociable, much less irritable, people's actions and remarks don't get to me as much, and only have had briefly passing thoughts of suicide. Also, my fasting blood sugar is down 10 points, so I went down from 4 - 500mg Metformin to 3. Haven't lost weight this month, but my mood has improved.
I am very tempted to stop the statin entirely...
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Today is Day 25 of water only! I think I'll try to make it to day 31. We'll see...
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Today is Day 25 of water only! I think I'll try to make it to day 31. We'll see...
Praying for your success
Also got a bottle of CoQ10 - 100 mg capsules at a good price at Costco, and have been taking one daily; supposed to be good for the brain and serotonin levels.
but my mood has improved.
Serotonin will do that LOL
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I start month two of Insanity tomorrow...pray for me!!!
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Praying for your success
Thanks man!
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I start month two of Insanity tomorrow...pray for me!!!
What were your month one results?
Today, I have one month before my 44th birthday. My gift to myself will be a better me. Starting tomorrow, I plan to really hit it hard, exercising daily. I have also decided to get back to practicing the keyboard daily. I should be much further along than I am now. I have only myself to blame. That changes, starting tomorrow. I'm also going to go back to eating better.
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I have also decided to get back to practicing the keyboard daily. I should be much further along than I am now. I have only myself to blame.
This is definitely something I need to do. My skills getting rusty as heck, lol.
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What were your month one results?
Today, I have one month before my 44th birthday. My gift to myself will be a better me. Starting tomorrow, I plan to really hit it hard, exercising daily. I have also decided to get back to practicing the keyboard daily. I should be much further along than I am now. I have only myself to blame. That changes, starting tomorrow. I'm also going to go back to eating better.
I'll know tomorrow...I weigh myself every Tuesday
I need to start practicing more as well
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Day one down: I cleaned up the garage and rearranged it so that I could have ample room for both my exercise equipment and instruments. I now have no excuse for not exercising. Yesterday, I exercised for about an hour, with a mix of aerobic exercise and weight training. My goal is to get up to two hours daily, which will happen soon once I get my regimen planned.
This morning, after I finish my bible reading, I'm off to practice the keys.
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I was almost in the 250's a few weeks ago, but I messed up. Should be there by the end of the week. Aiming for 20 more pounds by september.
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I was almost in the 250's a few weeks ago, but I messed up. Should be there by the end of the week. Aiming for 20 more pounds by september.
Keep it up, man. The efforts of you and others in this thread inspire me.
Practiced the keyboard this morning. Worked in the key of D. Wow, that sure is a weak key for me. It won't be by the end of this week!
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shedding in the key of Bb ... its just a part of my bass I don't normally go to so its rough
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Day two: I'm drenched from sweating during my workout. I feel like I did something today. I put in my food and activities on my calorie counter, and I burned about 850 calories more than I took in (estimated). At that rate, I'll lose a pound roughly every 4 days. At that rate, I'll be down about 7-10 lbs by my birth anniversary- a good start.
On the spiritual health side of things, I read I Peter, chapters 1-4 this morning. It was a great read. I'm going to re-read it tonight before bed and meditate on it as I drift off.
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What were your month one results?
Today, I have one month before my 44th birthday. My gift to myself will be a better me. Starting tomorrow, I plan to really hit it hard, exercising daily. I have also decided to get back to practicing the keyboard daily. I should be much further along than I am now. I have only myself to blame. That changes, starting tomorrow. I'm also going to go back to eating better.
I lost ten pounds. This 2nd month is even tougher, but I going to remain focus.
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I lost ten pounds. This 2nd month is even tougher, but I going to remain focus.
Fantastic! Congrats!
I think I have a weight target in mind, but my goal is not really weight-centered. Specifically, I want to be rid of this gut once and for all. In fact, I'm shooting for a six-pack. I figure losing 30 pounds will help make that happen.
SN: There aren't very many muscles in my body that aren't sore. I can't lift my hands without wincing. I kinda wobble down the stairs because my legs are sore. Certain movements make my abs fuss at me. I love it! I feel like I've been doing something!
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We all should do before and after shots. I think that will keep us even more motivated.
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We all should do before and after shots. I think that will keep us even more motivated.
I agree...I just looked at at pic from '05 when I was a phenom physically and athletically, and I'm trying to get back to that form.
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We all should do before and after shots. I think that will keep us even more motivated.
Sorry...am just as ugly 'after' as 'before'
:D
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I keep forgetting to take a "before" pic. Hopefully, I can remember when I get home.
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We all should do before and after shots. I think that will keep us even more motivated.
Agreed.
Mine will show my spaghetti arms and then my Angela Bassett arms. :D
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i made it to wednesday night prayer and bible study !!!! YAY ME!
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Speaking of 'before and after' pics, went to Wal-Mart after church tonight, and the cashier took one look at the pic on the back of my credit card and said, "That doesn't look like you". I stammered out something about how I had lost a lot of weight and the pic was taken several years ago (when I weighed about 325lbs).
She was still doubtful but allowed the card, since the line behind me was very long...
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Speaking of 'before and after' pics, went to Wal-Mart after church tonight, and the cashier took one look at the pic on the back of my credit card and said, "That doesn't look like you". I stammered out something about how I had lost a lot of weight and the pic was taken several years ago (when I weighed about 325lbs).
She was still doubtful but allowed the card, since the line behind me was very long...
That had to be somewhat encouraging, being able to give that testimony- even if the cashier didn't believe you. LOL On another note, I think it's time for a new pic!
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Too many posts and pages to read through. But I will say that as a Marine one thing you never forget is how to excercise. I run three miles atleast four time a week. I monitor what I eat because of my cholesterol. With increased excercise and a table of Apple Cidar Vinegar a day, I was able to lower my cholesterol. I stopped taking my prescribed medication because I felt I was too young to have a cabinet full of plastic brown bottles and I didnt want to be depending on pills to fix something that I can fix myself. I lost close to 15 pounds I feel great, my clothes fit me nicely and I didnt use any gimmicks. Just good old fashion running, push ups and crunches.
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Too many posts and pages to read through. But I will say that as a Marine one thing you never forget is how to excercise. I run three miles atleast four time a week. I monitor what I eat because of my cholesterol. With increased excercise and a table of Apple Cidar Vinegar a day, I was able to lower my cholesterol. I stopped taking my prescribed medication because I felt I was too young to have a cabinet full of plastic brown bottles and I didnt want to be depending on pills to fix something that I can fix myself. I lost close to 15 pounds I feel great, my clothes fit me nicely and I didnt use any gimmicks. Just good old fashion running, push ups and crunches.
That's what I'm talking about! congrats on being able to dump the pills!
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That's what I'm talking about! congrats on being able to dump the pills!
Thanks Bro. I read an article that pretty much said that the medication I was on was not good and was not a solution for my problem. I got disgusted and took matters into my own hands. My Doctor still does not know, but he is happy with the results.
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I was presented with the opportunity to play semi-pro football out here in Fayetteville...this should help me with my transformation.
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After returning from Haiti, I came home with a new determination to eat right. Haven't started an exercise plan yet. I have a docs appointment so that we can discuss what I can and can't do with my handicap. But with just eating better (no cokes, sweets, etc.), I have lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks.
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After returning from Haiti, I came home with a new determination to eat right. Haven't started an exercise plan yet. I have a docs appointment so that we can discuss what I can and can't do with my handicap. But with just eating better (no cokes, sweets, etc.), I have lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks.
I am just thankful you didn't get Cholera
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32 days of no drink but water. I think I'm breaking the streak either tonight or tomorrow with some food lion lemonade...LOL!
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32 days of no drink but water. I think I'm breaking the streak either tonight or tomorrow with some food lion lemonade...LOL!
Welp, I'm breaking the streak tonight with some sweet tea. Now I just emphasize water more in my diet than other drinks (drink the other drinks in moderation).
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Welp, I'm breaking the streak tonight with some sweet tea. Now I just emphasize water more in my diet than other drinks (drink the other drinks in moderation).
smh. you backslider! LOL!
Nah, that's a good thing. Looks like the water-only diet served its purpose. Enjoy your tea and then allow yourself to drink sweets only on occasion. Ooooooooh that tea is gonna taste so doggone good to you!!! lol.
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It's so hard for me to stay motivated. I think I need Hypnosis. :(
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smh. you backslider! LOL!
Nah, that's a good thing. Looks like the water-only diet served its purpose. Enjoy your tea and then allow yourself to drink sweets only on occasion. Ooooooooh that tea is gonna taste so doggone good to you!!! lol.
LOL! Yes Jesus!!!
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Dang, now I want some sweet tea. LOL.
@Uey, what ever happened to the before pics? Is there anyone nearby you can use as a workout buddy?
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you should start a sideline business doing before and after pictures of people at the gym for a price
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It's so hard for me to stay motivated. I think I need Hypnosis. :(
I feel you man. :(
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I feel you man. :(
I can help you with that! ;)
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Man, my legs feel like spaghetti. Maybe that running on the treadmill at an incline of 8.0 wasn't such a good idea. :'(
I can help you with that! ;)
Word??? ;D
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Man, my legs feel like spaghetti. Maybe that running on the treadmill at an incline of 8.0 wasn't such a good idea. :'(
Word??? ;D
No doubt!
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So, I decided to workout today. Unfortunately, I logged on to LGM, and needless to say I've been here for almost an hour. :(
This should probably be in the NRC thread huh? lol
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After reading a tip on the RealAge website, I started snacking on nuts this week- pistachios and almonds in particular. I have also cut out my late night snacking (mostly). Already, I'm down 4 lbs this week with very little effort. Gotta get back to exercising though.
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I just cannot eat anything that purports to be meat, but isn't. I just can't. It's a brain thing.
If I were a vegetarian, I would just have to live off of potatoes and pasta and rice.
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I won't get into the whole debate, but I think it's a bit misleading to say that meat took the place of the food God intended for us to eat. No point in discussing it since there are scriptures for both sides (I've had this discussion a thousand times over, so I know all the SDA scriptures and I know all the opposing ones).
But yeah, I had that morningstar stuff before. I will never, EVER forget that day. I had Sabbath dinner with a guy I was dating at the time. It was my first time meeting his parents and his mother made a huge Thanksgiving-like spread. I'm a finicky eater, but I had never had a meal where there was absolutely NOTHING that I eat being served. It was almost as though she intentionally cooked all the foods I DON'T eat. I was so embarrassed and uncomfortable. I tried to eat some of it just to be mannerable, but I started gagging with the meat pattie thingy. I probably would've been okay if I hadn't asked what it was.
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We get my dad's veggie burgers from the SDA store... now those things are nasty, the hotdogs too. The chicken is good with some hot sauce. The bacon ones were decent as well.
And i could not imagine thanksgiving dinner without meat....
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no
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It tastes good unseasoned but it tastes MUCH better seasoned. In some cases, meat IS seasoning (like soup or tuna salad, for example).
Try eating potatoes or collard greens without seasoning.
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What brands are these?
http://www.worthingtonfoods.com/ (http://www.worthingtonfoods.com/)
They and Morningstar seem to be owned by the same company, so they probably taste the same. Whole foods has some different brands though.
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Sweet potatoes are good unseasoned. Fruit is great...
I have a question: Does "Total Health Transformation" include mental health, and the health of one's senses?
Hope it includes mental health - we have had too much evidence of unbalanced people doing horrible things in the news lately. An ounce of prevention...
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Haven't had fast food all week. Gonna try to keep it up for the rest of the month at least.
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Had some setbacks over the summer, but I still managed to lose a few pounds while gaining muscle. I just decided to cut out the frozen pizzas that I love so dearly, and instead have vegetables and meat for dinner. So I hope I can get down to 230 by the end of the year.
My weight hasn't been this low in 11 years.
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Awesome, CONGRATULATIONS, U13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So proud of you! And thanks for sharing your success!
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Keep of the great work Sir! I know it ain't easy... i can't lose weight for nothing it seems like.... the fourth and fifth meal doesn't help ::) LOL
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Thanks!
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Good stuf, bro! Last week, one of my fellow keyboardists at church and I decided to have our own "Biggest Loser" competition. We both want to get to the same bottom line, but the bottom line for me will take losing 40 lbs. He has to lose 20. So far, I've lost 7 pounds over the last week.
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$5 if you can guess this woman's age before the host announces it.... talk about a health transformation!!!!! :o
http://www.aol.com/video/youll-never-guess-this-womans-age/517471710/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook (http://www.aol.com/video/youll-never-guess-this-womans-age/517471710/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook)
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She looks good, but no one would mistake her for being under 50, let alone 40. It just goes to show that if you take care of your body, it will take care of you.
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i would've said 35-40
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I would definitely put her in her 40s. Not under 40, though. LOL.
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i suck at guessing women ages then ... LOL
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I would definitely not have guessed 60! Only from the intro, I would have said something older than 40. But, to see her on the street, I would have guessed she was in her 40's.
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Uey, That's awesome!!!! Congrats!! Congrats on the 7 LL!
Eating peaches and drinking water. I sliced my own peaches. Learning to like things that are better for me.
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Another thing, I had egg whites only for the 1st time today. LOVED IT!
I know they won't fully replace my real eggs(I LOVE LOVE LOVE eggs) but they were still good.
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Dr. Don Colbert Spoke at our church yesterday solely on eating right, good health, and longevity of life. I have never taken so many notes on a Sunday morning service in my life. I will share the recording as soon as I figure out how to get it from my I-phone to this thread. What this man shared is truly life changing.
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still paying my bills on time/ ahead of schedule praise the lord!
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Dr. Don Colbert Spoke at our church yesterday solely on eating right, good health, and longevity of life. I have never taken so many notes on a Sunday morning service in my life. I will share the recording as soon as I figure out how to get it from my I-phone to this thread. What this man shared is truly life changing.
Put it on youtube and then put the link on here.
Oh btw, I should probably mention something here....right? LOL :D
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Congrats, PHB!!!! I'm really excited for you and I share the same testimony, glory to God!!!!
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Congrats, PHB!!!! I'm really excited for you and I share the same testimony, glory to God!!!!
Amen Sister!
*gets up to cut a step*
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*sits down*
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Dr. Don Colbert Spoke at our church yesterday solely on eating right, good health, and longevity of life. I have never taken so many notes on a Sunday morning service in my life. I will share the recording as soon as I figure out how to get it from my I-phone to this thread. What this man shared is truly life changing.
Now THAT is a Word! There are probably people who'd say that such a Word has no place in church, but I would strongly disagree. That's the kind of thing we need more of.
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Now THAT is a Word! There are probably people who'd say that such a Word has no place in church, but I would strongly disagree. That's the kind of thing we need more of.
I'd bet all of those people would be overweight or unhealthy.
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I'd bet all of those people would be overweight or unhealthy.
That and/or Super Religious.
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Agreed.
And uh, RJ are you facilitating the next Bible Study? :)
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I seriously need help with money management. :( :( :( :(
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Agreed.
And uh, RJ are you facilitating the next Bible Study? :)
I have a one-on-one with my Bishop tomorrow (he's finally back from Africa) so I won't be able to attend.
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I don't think it's every Thursday. I think it's whenever everyone is available. So yeah, when are you available? ;D
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I don't think it's every Thursday. I think it's whenever everyone is available. So yeah, when are you available? ;D
That's a tough one. Heading to South Carolina some time this weekend for my uncle's funeral. :-\
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That's a tough one. Heading to South Carolina some time this weekend for my uncle's funeral. :-\
Sorry to hear that. :(
Safe travels!
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That's a tough one. Heading to South Carolina some time this weekend for my uncle's funeral. :-\
Man sorry about the loss. Praying you and your family is strengthened in the days ahead.
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For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
- I Corinthians 6:20
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Had a great workout this morning. Looking forward to getting into great shape over the next few months.
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Living & Dead Foods
These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.
- Leviticus 11:9
Health Fact
Dead foods contain chemicals including preservatives, food additives, and bleaching agents that place a strain on the liver. (Don Colbert, MD, The Seven Pillars of Health)
Next Step
Avoid eating any food that has been bleached or contains white flour.
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I didn't get enough rest.
Around 10:30 last night my daughter asked me to come sit by her bed until she fell asleep. I didn't get to sleep until after midnight.
My alarm goes off at 4:15am. It seemed like only a few minutes since I got in bed. I laid in bed for an hour contending with the idea of going back to sleep before deciding to make the decision I knew I'd be proud of later.
"If you eat like everyone else you'll look like everyone else. If you workout like everyone else, you'll look like everyone else. If you make the sacrifices that others won't, you can achieve things others can't." Ever since I heard that quote I've been using it as motivation. I repeated those words until I was able to get off the bed.
I went through my routine. I tip toe around the bed to avoid waking my wife (that comes later :D) to my closet. I grab my gym bag, which I packed the night before, and go to the bathroom to get dressed. MAN was I sleepy. I grab my coat and give my wife a kiss on the cheek before I leave. I used to think she didn't notice until one morning I left without giving her a goodbye kiss. She called later that day and was like: "What happened this morning? You didn't give me a kiss or ANYTHING!" :D
I stop by my daughter's room and give her a kiss. Then I'm off.
I was dozing on the train. Sooooo sleepy. Yet proud of my decision.
I reach the gym and give all I have. Bench x10, Squats x10, Deadlift x10 in a circuit. I repeated the circuit 3 times with no rest.
During the workout I'm focused, but after? I don't think I've ever been that tired after a workout. After my last rep I sprawled on the bench and almost went to sleep. I didn't move for at least 15 minutes.
I could've skipped this morning. I could've lied to myself by saying I'll just go after work instead of before. I wouldn't have.
If you eat like everyone else you'll look like everyone else. If you workout like everyone else, you'll look like everyone else. If you make the sacrifices that others won't, you can achieve things others can't. Train hard my friends. ;)
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Juicing, Smoothies & Healthy Meals
Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
- Genesis 1:29 (NIV)
Health Fact Most individuals boil their vegetables until they are tender enough to eat, but the nutrients leach into the water causing the water to have higher vitamin content than the vegetable. (Don Colbert, MD, The Seven Pillars of Health)
Next StepEat raw uncooked vegetables for lunch (i.e. broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, etc.).
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Juicing, Smoothies & Healthy Meals
Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
- Genesis 1:29 (NIV)
Health Fact Most individuals boil their vegetables until they are tender enough to eat, but the nutrients leach into the water causing the water to have higher vitamin content than the vegetable. (Don Colbert, MD, The Seven Pillars of Health)
Next StepEat raw uncooked vegetables for lunch (i.e. broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, etc.).
IRT the 1st Health Fact: Soooo, your saying, in essence, 'twould bke more beneficial to just drink a big glass of yon boiled veggie water?
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IRT the 1st Health Fact: Soooo, your saying, in essence, 'twould bke more beneficial to just drink a big glass of yon boiled veggie water?
That's essentially what the world renowned Dr. Colbert is insinuating if one should overcook their vegetables in such a way.
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That's essentially what the world renowned Dr. Colbert is insinuating if one should overcook their vegetables in such a way.
*slow head nod*
That's colloquially called "pot liquor", isn't it? Sometimes I use that stuff in my ramen noodles in place of just plain water. It works. Soak it into my cornbread, let it soak back into the veggies... lot's of stuff you can do besides just drinking it.
JUST drinking the pot-liquor and not eating the veggies would cause you to miss out on all the fiber, which is pretty bad if you eat meat.
THAT'S what it's called! Pardon my cerebral flatulence. :D :D
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~ Day 22 ~
Exercise
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
- Proverbs 21:5
Health Fact Studies show that approximately one-third of cancer deaths can be linked to diet and sedentary lifestyles. (Don Colbert, MD, The Seven Pillars of Health)
Next Step If there is an option and you are physically able, take the stairs instead of using the elevator.
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I was suppose to give you all regular updates and grades but....just didn't happen.
For the last 3 years I've been trying to take more control of my health, particularly my physical health. Been off sodas for 3.4 years. Today is Day 24 without sweet tea. I've also taken the initiative of adding more fruits, vegetable and organic food into my diet. Ever since my mom's death I haven't been as focused on my physical health as I should (which is actual something that happens very often when people lose a loved one). But in thinking about my mom I also feel empowered to take better care of this temple because it is the only body I'll ever have. As a result also, I've lowered my intake of fast food. I'm spending more money at the grocery store than fast food/eating out.
Keep me in prayer you guys!
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So I used to give myself grades on my physical, financial and spiritual health. So here are my grades as I get into last quarter of 2012.
Physical: With everything that has taken place I have not been as good on my physical health as I know I need to be. In light of still grieving my mom's passing, my mindset the last week or so has changed. Honestly, a few weeks after my mom died my mindset was basically "YOLO" (which is actually a terrible movement). Therefore I ate whatever I wanted. But I also realize that if I want to live as long as the Lord allows I must take care of my health. Therefore starting a few weeks ago I decided to stop drinking sweet tea. I've lowered my consumption of fast food and I've been shopping at an organic food place. I still need to add exercise in. So right now I'd give myself a C- and that's mainly because I haven't added exercise in.
Financial: Overall God has been good to me financially. For the most part I'm sticking strictly with my budget. I do think I've overspent in areas of entertainment (books, CDs, music, etc) but overall I'm doing pretty good. In light of some big decisions I need to make I will need to continue to make some financial adjustments but overall I give myself a B+.
Spiritual: My passion for God is crazy and even in loss I still trust in the sovereign God. To be honest, I haven't been as consistent in bible study and prayer like I should, particularly in the morning, but God is still my biggest passion right now. Overall I'd give myself a B- but my passion for God is not dying. I love God like crazy!
2 other random announcements:
-Today is Day 26 without sweet tea.
-Today is Day 841 without soda (June 21, 2010 as start date).
Thank you Jesus!
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Been eating what I've want since being married and have lost over 8lbs. Having been exercising. I thought I was supposed to be gaining weight. ;D I pretty much eat at home now. I also dilute my drinks sometimes with water.
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30 pounds down. I'm about to step it up and be in the gym 5 or 6 days a week. I remember RJ posting about how he goes to the gym even when he does not feel like it. That really motivated me this weekend. Hopefully this discipline will help in other areas of my life.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/8148_4048284358407_1446515448_n.jpg
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30 pounds down. I'm about to step it up and be in the gym 5 or 6 days a week. I remember RJ posting about how he goes to the gym even when he does not feel like it. That really motivated me this weekend. Hopefully this discipline will help in other areas of my life.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/8148_4048284358407_1446515448_n.jpg (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/8148_4048284358407_1446515448_n.jpg)
*Like*
Congrats!
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30 pounds down. I'm about to step it up and be in the gym 5 or 6 days a week. I remember RJ posting about how he goes to the gym even when he does not feel like it. That really motivated me this weekend. Hopefully this discipline will help in other areas of my life.
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Awesome.
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Thanks LL and RJ
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U!
That's awesome!
That's something to SMILE about! LOL.
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30 pounds down. I'm about to step it up and be in the gym 5 or 6 days a week. I remember RJ posting about how he goes to the gym even when he does not feel like it. That really motivated me this weekend. Hopefully this discipline will help in other areas of my life.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/8148_4048284358407_1446515448_n.jpg
U da man. Keep up the good work In Jesus Name.
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30 pounds down. I'm about to step it up and be in the gym 5 or 6 days a week. I remember RJ posting about how he goes to the gym even when he does not feel like it. That really motivated me this weekend. Hopefully this discipline will help in other areas of my life.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/8148_4048284358407_1446515448_n.jpg
Great job man.
*side note* It's funny how you're smiling in the before picutre, but mean muggin in the after pic. Shouldn't it be the other way around? lol
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*side note* It's funny how you're smiling in the before picutre, but mean muggin in the after pic. Shouldn't it be the other way around? lol
Really? He looks a little pissed in the first pic and slightly more pissed in the second one. :D :D :D
I can't talk. I NEVER smile in my pics. When I do I always look like some psycho clown. Arkham's finest in truth.
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Thanks yall.
I too almost never smile in pics, I don't like the way it makes me look.
I'm still shocked at how bad I looked in the first pic. :-\ I never want to get that way again.
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Nutritional Supplements
And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof be consumed: it shall bring forth new fruit according to his months, because their waters they issued out of the sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.
- Ezekiel 47:12
Health Fact
Magnesium is needed for protein, fatty acid, and bone formation. It is used in making new cells and clotting of blood; helps prevent osteoporosis, heart attacks, and heart disease. (Don Colbert, MD, The Seven Pillars of Health)
Next Step
Eat something that contains a good source of magnesium (i.e. cooked halibut, dry-roasted almonds or cashews, organic spinach, black-eyed peas, etc.).
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Really? He looks a little pissed in the first pic and slightly more pissed in the second one. :D :D :D
Same difference! lol
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~ Day 34 ~
Coping with Stress
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
- Romans 8:6
Health Fact
Americans consume sixteen tons of aspirin every year, much of it due to headaches and pains caused by stress. (Don Colbert, MD, The Seven Pillars of Health)
Next Step
Stop allowing other people’s problems to become your burden.
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I signed up to run a 5k charity race in January. I start training this evening. Helping a good cause while getting back in shape- winning.
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One of my favorite combinations, chocolate+milk, has been found to be bad for the stomach, and is linked to ulcers. =(
Could try making it w/soy or almond milk (not the same taste, though IMO)...
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Wow, here's the first post of 2013 in this thread. I'll give an update of where I am physically, financially and spiritually.
Physical-It feels like it's been a wave. Some times I do good and sometimes I don't. Earlier in the year I was walking 30 minutes a day. I've slowed down on that. I have improved my eating. Still eating fast food a little too much but I'm doing much better than in the past. When I go to buffet places I eat less. I feel like I'm more disciplined. This week (including today) I have the goal of not eating fast food at all and only eating out twice (Saturday with one of my friends and Sunday with dad). My water consumption is pretty good. Not exactly where I want it to be but going pretty good. So I would give myself a C/C-.
Financial-My finances are not great right now but I'm doing everything possible to educate myself on ways to save money and get more out of my money. I have 2 jobs right now (minister of music and afterschool tutor/counselor) but my bills make my budget very tight. We got rid of the house phone because me and dad both have cell phones now, and that has cut the cable bill. I'm considering looking for cheaper options in every thing. I'm cutting the amount of eating out I do and eating at home more which I feel like is saving me money. A lot of tough decisions financially are ahead of me but I like the direction I'm going in. Overall I'd give myself a B-.
Spiritual-I feel like I've been in a spiritual funk lately. I'm not reading my bible like I should, not praying like I should, not worshipping like I should, etc. I need to cut some social media time and other entertainment and focus more on feeding my spirit-man. I don't know the direct causes of my spiritual funk (could make some assumptions) but I know I've got to get myself together spiritually, especially as God has elevated me with more responsibilities. I give myself a D.
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eek ... been slacking
Spiritually: Growing ... feel like I am on the cusp of breaking through this plateau but I keep pulling back for one reason or another. restarted keeping an agenda just to track what i do with my time. Noticed I spent way too much time on the computer so been backing off. I still haven't did my walk through of a neighborhood to invite people to church ... I need to do that ASAP.
Physically: since summer is here where I live at I lost 9 lbs since the start of the year. Going back to grad school getting back into studying mode ... should be studying now
Financially : traded in our car that had a car note for a more used one so we don't have a car note... now just paying off debt since that earns more than most safe investments. Working through Dave Ramsey's baby steps
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xm0w_Z6dFqA/SsYhN5Jyf5I/AAAAAAAACjU/sU3-Ka4fa0A/s400/dave+ramsey+seven+baby+steps.jpg (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xm0w_Z6dFqA/SsYhN5Jyf5I/AAAAAAAACjU/sU3-Ka4fa0A/s400/dave+ramsey+seven+baby+steps.jpg)
Still have a long road to travel but least I know the road ends and know the month and year!
Goal
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Went to the local clinic today - don't want to brag (except on the Lord, for what He's done) but -
Total Cholesterol - 177
HDL Cholesterol - 61
LDL Cholesterol - 104
Triglycerides - 58
Fasting Blood Glucose - 98 at 6:45am, 72 at 9:45am
All good levels, I was told.
and now the not-so good numbers -
Blood pressure - 149/78
(ran out of HCTZ diuretics about two weeks ago - made little difference anyway, my BP has been running in the 130-150 range)
Weight - 192 lbs. (up about 10lbs. - gotta get back on track)
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GO BETNICH!!!!!
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Thanks, phbrown, for the encouragement...
:)
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My wife and I will intermittently throughout the year do two weeks of what we call SSNF (soups, salads, fruits, and nuts). I'm coming off the most recent two week venture and I'm happy to report a loss of 17 pounds. During the time period I did not exercise 1 day save for work in the garden and cutting grass. We were able to discover this a few years ago when the church as a whole did it and the weight came off so easy. So to all my brothers and sisters trying to lose weight I encourage you to try it. Of course the weight tends to come back if/when we fall back into bad habits, but a good bit of the weight loss can be maintained with moderation of the reintroduction of fried foods, sweets, and junk food. If you should go back to your original weight there's always another two weeks waiting to be tackled and you'll have peace of mind knowing you can do it and what the results will be.
I've found that females don't tend to lose the weight as fast as guys to to metabolism among other things. So a woman should expect to lose about 8-10 pounds during that time whereas a guy would probably lose 12-17 pounds during the same time period.
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My wife and I will intermittently throughout the year do two weeks of what we call SSNF (soups, salads, fruits, and nuts). I'm coming off the most recent two week venture and I'm happy to report a loss of 17 pounds. During the time period I did not exercise 1 day save for work in the garden and cutting grass. We were able to discover this a few years ago when the church as a whole did it and the weight came off so easy. So to all my brothers and sisters trying to lose weight I encourage you to try it. Of course the weight tends to come back if/when we fall back into bad habits, but a good bit of the weight loss can be maintained with moderation of the reintroduction of fried foods, sweets, and junk food. If you should go back to your original weight there's always another two weeks waiting to be tackled and you'll have peace of mind knowing you can do it and what the results will be.
I've found that females don't tend to lose the weight as fast as guys to to metabolism among other things. So a woman should expect to lose about 8-10 pounds during that time whereas a guy would probably lose 12-17 pounds during the same time period.
so are secretly a big dude? Losing 17lbs in two weeks doesnt match up to the size I perceive you to be from your profile. Ive had numbers similar while doing the Master Cleanse which is lemonade and cleansing tea. But recently Ive been interested in a regimine that sounds like your SSNF.
Have you heard about Penn's (from Penn and Teller) weight loss? (http://greatideas.people.com/2015/04/08/penn-jillette-weight-loss-las-vegas-home/)
He ate like several pounds of spinach/day with natural, no fat, dressings he made and a broth soup for dinner, and he lost 100lbs in 3 months. Im ready to be on that. Im like 320, with a goal weight of 220
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so are secretly a big dude? Losing 17lbs in two weeks doesnt match up to the size I perceive you to be from your profile. Ive had numbers similar while doing the Master Cleanse which is lemonade and cleansing tea. But recently Ive been interested in a regimine that sounds like your SSNF.
Have you heard about Penn's (from Penn and Teller) weight loss? ([url]http://greatideas.people.com/2015/04/08/penn-jillette-weight-loss-las-vegas-home/[/url])
He ate like several pounds of spinach/day with natural, no fat, dressings he made and a broth soup for dinner, and he lost 100lbs in 3 months. Im ready to be on that. Im like 320, with a goal weight of 220
I'd say I'm medium sized. 5'10" started at 200lbs Now I'm at 183 - 185. I haven't heard of the Penn book. If I wanted to lose that much weight though, I'd probably inquire about the techniques they use on the TV show the Biggest Loser. Those techniques seem to be very sound to me.
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amazing results man.
Any special rules on the fruits since they have a lot of sugar? I dont buy much produce because of the expense, unless I can find them in bulk (like apples). But I generally keep fruit cups around (mandarin oranges) and get only the ones that are 100% juice.
Did you only do brothy soups or did you also include creamy ones?
Penn Jillette doesnt have a book, hes a magician that just lost a bunch of weight. His docs told him he could eliminate diabetic drugs if he did it. Easy motivation
For me, Im down about 50lbs since Jan '14 due to a couple of long fasts, probably about 2-3 Master Cleanses, and just less intake especially limiting my nemesis; breads and potatoes. I use to eat 2 sandwiches for lunch, and sometimes 2 sandwiches for dinner. That was entirely too much, and found that I can usually keep my weight down if I dont do bread. I also used to eat fries everyday after middle school. 30-50lbs that I carried were due to just that. Now I hardly do white potatoes at all.
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amazing results man.
Any special rules on the fruits since they have a lot of sugar? I dont buy much produce because of the expense, unless I can find them in bulk (like apples). But I generally keep fruit cups around (mandarin oranges) and get only the ones that are 100% juice.
Did you only do brothy soups or did you also include creamy ones?
I don't really go by any special rules. During those two weeks I primarily drink just water and at some times fruit juice if it is 100%. I do pink grapefruit a lot. I like the ones from Texas because they are sweet. Most days I'll do one meal a day which would be a salad. Sometimes the salad may contain some baked or broiled chicken. If a do a soup on a particular day it will more than likely be New England Clam chowder. So yes I will do a creamy soup but just like I tell my wife, "it's on you". What seems to help most during the day is the trail mix with various nuts and/or dried fruit. It satisfies without a high fat or calorie intake. So basically I'm staying away from fried foods, sweets, breads, and all the junk food.