Dec '06 Rockin Mamas Weightloss Thread!!!!!!!!! [Archive]

karenh

12-01-2006, 09:54 AM

Hello, my name is Karen and I am a food-a-holic.

Although I eat natural and organic foods I have lost portion control pcos is out of control ever since we got kids. I have heard moms say kids make you fat but I thought they just wanted a cheap excuse.

I have found the best way to lose weight is to hang around someone sick so you get it and then you dont want to eat and you lose weight.

I need Lisamaries drive to exercise, it just seems like I have so little time as it is right now I would have to take away from sleep to do it.

lisamarie

12-01-2006, 10:17 AM

I do take away from sleep to do it and tv time. hehehe and hubby time.

THIS IS FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I always thought it was a cheap excuse as well...

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lisamarie

12-01-2006, 10:26 AM

Oh my lands...

The Lean Cuisine Panini Chicken Sandwich is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

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mara232

12-01-2006, 10:52 AM

When I work out I take away hubby time, sleep time, computer time. It is worth it - I just won't take baby time since I work and only get the little bit with him. I have been losing weight/dieting since I can remember. It really is something you have to commit to or it wont work.

I need to come back and post my points from yesterday. :?

mara232

12-01-2006, 11:03 AM

coffee - 2c2s 3
croissant 6

2 slice 12 grain bread 3
3 slices capicola 4
1 slice light EDAM swiss 1
cup of chicken noodle soup 3
sugar free jello 0

3 cups light popcorn 1

WW homemade beef stew - cup 4
1 whole grain bun 2
shredded cheddar - 2tbsp 2

29

Not sure how many points that croissant is?

lisamarie

12-01-2006, 11:10 AM

Good Job Mara!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/lisamw/cheerleader.gif

Im really thinkin about just counting points instead of worrying about Calories. I cant keep up with eating the total that Im supposed to have plus I go over on the pts. I think the points will suit me better. So gonna go by points for a week and see hwo that goes instead.

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mara232

12-01-2006, 11:32 AM

I think points are easier.. I would do that.

mara232

12-01-2006, 11:36 AM

So far today:

coffee - 3pt (need to get to splenda)
croissant - 6pt (or more??)

salad with feta and FF italian - 1pt
whole grain mini roll - 1pt
mexican soup - 3pt(I think? it is loaded with zucchini, kidney,beans, carrots, black beans, corn and tomatoes. It is delish!)
1 part skim cheese stick - 2pt
1 mini chocolate - 1pt

total so far: 17pt

Dinner will be salmon and veggies I think? :?

karenh

12-01-2006, 01:19 PM

My neighbor made me el salvadorean food today (its part of a deal for me to watch her 14 month old for 2 hrs a day) but my "baby bird" helped me eat it, I was right there practicing asking "more please" and opening wide. Fried eggs with tomato and onions, you put it on homemade tortillias with ricotta cheese. So I ate much less cause he eats alot and it was a single portion, I am going to have to use his mooching as a diet thing more often.

nick's_mom

12-01-2006, 06:16 PM

Ok, I'm going to try to join you guys this month, although December is probably not a good month to diet. Mmmmmm....fudge!! :D At last check, I had lost all of my pregnancy weight plus 2 pounds (for a total of 31). My goal is to get back to at LEAST my weight when DH & I got married - which means I have about 70 lbs to go. UGH!! I figured that might be an easier goal than trying to get back to pre-married weight - that would give me about 100 lbs to lose & that seems a little over the top for me right now. :shock:

lisamarie- how did you get so many tickers on your signature? I wanted to put a weight loss one up but it says "your signature is too long". :x

lisamarie

12-01-2006, 08:21 PM

Sometimes you have to delete some of the code that they give you. LIke the website it comes from or soemthing like that..not sure how to explain it. HTH..

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esarah

12-01-2006, 10:17 PM

I feel so good. I have eaten well today and I went to dh's work and did the elliptical for 30 min and the treadmill for 15. I am going to try and go at least 3 times a week and use my bike on a coupld of the days that I don't. I really like the equipment and they have a projector set up so that I can watch a movie on a big screen while exercising. It totally takes me away from thinking about the fact that I am exercising excpet for when I do weights. I also went to a great health food store here that has the cheapest produce in town. They get it locally and while most of it os not certified organic a lot of it would qualify but because it is not certified. I got green peppers for $.25 each and limes were 12 for a dollar. I got a huge pomagranite for $.89. I got apples for $.29 a pound. I got one of those individual sized watermelon (the ones that feed a family) for $1.50. I don't know how those prices compare to other places but they are cheap here. I am excited to get going on eating well and working out!

elsie

12-02-2006, 09:50 AM

That's great, Sarah!!!! I know what you mean about feeling elated over finding the "little things" that make it easier to eat right. I bought a $4 microwave egg poacher the other day and since I know I'd be better off eating protein-heavy breakfasts but hate cooking in the am, I'm over the moon about it! Hey, every little thing helps...and yes, those prices are mind-boggling, so take advantage while you can!

lisamarie

12-02-2006, 10:53 AM

Umm...I know this sounds stupid..but how do you steam veggies? Are they fresh and you steam them? Or are they frozen and you steam them? lol See how unhealthy I am??? lol

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elsie

12-02-2006, 12:11 PM

You can steam veggies (fresh) in the microwave in a covered dish but it can be hard to get them just right, at least with my older microwave. My mil has a "cook fresh veggies" button on her new microwave and it's a lot better. Err on the side of checking them sooner than later unless you don't mind them a little soft. But if they get too soft, you've lost a lot of the vitamin benefits. Steaming is about getting them soft enough to eat but not cooking them to death. Frozen veggies are already par-boiled so you're basically just heating them. I do all my frozen veggies in the microwave -- just follow directions on the bag but usually cut 30secs off the time cause I like them crisp too. In fact when we have frozen peas with homemade mac and cheese my boys love the peas partly frozen, then they mix them in with the hot stuff. Yuuummmy!

I usually do it the old-fashioned way on the stove cause I like my steamed veggies really crisp so I like to keep a close eye on em. Buy a stainless steel steamer basket for less $5 at the grocery store or wherever. When you buy it it's closed in the package. When you open it up it fits into all my med-size saucepans -- pretty much one size fits all -- it doesn't matter if it doesn't go flat on the bottom of the saucepan when it's all opened up. Put a little bit of water in the bottom of the pan (so there's enough to keep the pan from burning, but not enough that it rises over the bottom of the steamer basket). Then put your washed (still a little wet) veggies in the basket, put a close-fitting lid on top, put your burner on high and keep a close eye out. Fresh spinach usually takes less than 5 mins. and broccoli takes 7-8, things like zucchini or summer squash about 5-6, snow peas are done in a flash -- like 2 mins. It's trial and error in the beginning but you can't really mess up -- your veggies might just be crisper or softer than you would like.

I usually put veggies on to steam when I take a casserole out of the oven. In the time it takes to cool down the veggies are done. If I'm broiling meat or something I do them in the last few mins. and everything is done at the same time. Good luck Lisa!!!!!!! HTH

lisamarie

12-02-2006, 12:15 PM

Whewwwwwwwwwww weeeeeeee Elsie....Thankyou for the info! Now I have a clue! Gonna have to get one when I go to Walmart next week!

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wantingbabynumber2

12-02-2006, 01:21 PM

They also sell counter top steamers for veggies and rice. THey are not that expensive and easy to use. Also they tend to keep more nutrients in supposedly than using the stove method. I know some frozen food company also has freeze and steam packages. Frozen is always the better choice over canned with fresh and steamed being the best.

tracyrhymer1979

12-02-2006, 01:43 PM

I have a stove top steamer, looks like a sauce pan with a contraption on top to put your veggies. I love steamed veggies, and I use either fresh or frozen, but never canned. We dont eat canned veggies or fruit, too much added crap...preservatives and so forth...

i love steamed asparagus....sooooooooooooooo good...

elsie

12-02-2006, 02:54 PM

Oooh, asparagus! I miss it since we only usually eat it in season. We grow it right in the backyard and that is one of the few veggies I prefer blanched. I throw the spears in salted boiling water for 3-4 mins. then run under cold water while I'm draining them, then put lemon juice on them. I love the way they look bright green that way too. Only downside is that it's not hot that way. With some salmon or lemon chicken ... I'll gladly go to heaven that night.

I also love green beans blanched that way and I take them to potlucks during the winter cause so people always love the bright green color in the middle of snow season. I blanch them and then saute with garlic and Indian brown mustard seeds (no I'm not one of those creative chefs -- recipe is from a cookbook). Super yummy! Can you tell food is on my mind today??! Must be cause I'm getting a cold and have no appetite but am still hungry, if that makes any sense.

Making filet mignon tonight with spinach and roasted sweet potatoes. My dad picked up a huge beef tenderloin, froze it, and sent all the TGiving guests home with a portion of it. So tonight we eat like royalty! I'm thinking about adding some horseradish to the filets but don't want to ruin em. But that way at least I'll be able to taste what I take the trouble to cook :(

lisamarie

12-05-2006, 12:09 PM

Okie dokie...

Did 20min(plus cooldown..do you count that?) on treadmill at 3.1 at an 3.0 incline. Then 25min on bike plus 4min cooldown. 4 reps of 50 situps on ball. 3 reps of 15 on leg lifts.

Im not goin to weigh in this week. I will next week. From now on Im goin to weigh in every other week..

BREAKFAST
Coffee/creamer=60cal...or...1pt
2c. Special K=210cal..or...4pts
1c. 2%=130cal..or...3pts
water

SNACK
2 Bag of cheezits=280cal..or...6pts
water

LUNCH
WW meal=320cal..or...6.5pts
1/2c. Cot. Cheese=80cal..or..2pts
water

SNACK
WW icecream bar=140 cal..or..2pts

DINNER
Big bowl of veggie soup=400cal????? or...8 pts???
10 sm. crax=120cal..or...2.5pts
water

SNACK
Banana=110cal..or...2pts
Water

TOTAL CALORIES=1830?...maybe a tad higher or lower for the soup...
TOTAL POINTS=37

I know I didnt do the best and didnt add enough protein...IM a work in progress...hehe

mara232

12-05-2006, 12:13 PM

Good for you Lisa!

medic_632

12-05-2006, 12:53 PM

i took Haylie to the YMCA yesterday for the first time...it is so cool there (i've never been to one) and the best part (lisa you'll like this) the lady who runs the childcare center there is the daughter of Haylie's regular babysitter....so i feel much better knowing who she is staying with even though i know i am only a few doors down....Haylie was excited about swimming lessons which she wil start in Janurary (we are doing them without mommy cause she clings to me badly) i figure she will "perform" better for a stranger than for me...but i will be at the door watching (where she can't see me) :lol:

I am back after a small hiatus this weekend from the diet (i wasn't horrible but ate some bad stuff) trying to get my metabolism back into gear....i think it got too used to the 1200cals...so today i am back....i feel okay, and have done 10 mins on a treadmill at 10+ incline already for my stress test which actually made me feel pretty good, impoved my mood some today...i can't wait to go to the gym later and work off somemore frustration :lol:

will join lisa later in reporting what i ate and stuff today....maybei won't be so inclined to cheat with all of you looking at it

elsie

12-05-2006, 01:20 PM

OMG Lisa!!! You're already up to an hour? You're doing great!!! I have been on a workout hiatus myself and it needs to end...

lisamarie

12-05-2006, 01:29 PM

Elsie-Im just up to 45 min on cardio. Am I supposed to add my cool down time? If so..then its 5min of cool down on the treadmill..and 4 on the bike.
THen it takes about 20-25min of floor exercises.

I hope I do alright tonight with not feeling well.

I just talked to Jewels..shes into her size 10's. Im happy for her but she is starving herself. She BARELY eats 1000cals a day...most of the time she just eats 600. Frank keeps on her. Im trying to do it the right way..but it gets discourging when she is losing and fittinginto smaller clohtes. She said from she weighed today and lost 5.6 lbs. Thats from the start of this..she just now lost some weight. Im not goin to weigh till next tuesday and do my measurements then.

ahacker

12-05-2006, 02:33 PM

600 cal a day???? That is crazy and super unhealthy. Wow.

My mom bought me a steamer at dollar general for like under 5 bucks. You might wanna check there.

I wanted to exercise today so bad.... but I am fighting a migraine. I am feeling better, but I know I can't exercise or it will just come back. :roll: Anyone else have the same problem??

Waitingfor1

12-05-2006, 02:47 PM

ahacker ~ I do, I had a migraine yesterday and I did not want to get on the treadmill because I was afraid of getting dizzy. I have a headache today, but not as bad as the migraine I had yesterday so I did 20 minutes on the treadmill today. This is my second time on it, so I'm trying to not stay too long on it.

Anyone else doing the South Beach Diet?

elsie

12-05-2006, 04:45 PM

Lisa == you are completely right about not comparing weight loss, esp. cause you're doing it in a way that will last. I never lost more than 2 pounds a week and sure I could've starved myself, but what's the point when you just gain it back?

I know how frustrating it is ... but your loss will come and will last.

Did you find a steamer gadget yet?

Aleida == I could never give up carbs completely but I am a good-carb-only convert.

lisamarie

12-05-2006, 04:49 PM

Not yet Elsie..

IM goin to knock around town tomorrow while Lucy is at school and then Im goin to look for one.

medic_632

12-05-2006, 06:02 PM

okay here is my day...i stayed at within my allowed 1200-1400 cals/day....but i made a crappy dinner decision

Breakfast
B+ Fruit Flavors - Yoplait Light 170g 100cals
A Kellogg's Special K 47g 178cals
Lunch
B Bread, White, Commercially Prepared - (Includes Soft Bread Crumbs) 60g 160cals :oops: (i forgot to get the pepperidge farm stuff)
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise 26g 180cals :oops: :oops:
A Tuna, Light, Canned In Water 165g 191cals
Dinner
C Zatarain's NO Style Dirty Rice Mix Only 38g 130cals
A Deer, Ground - Cooked, Pan-broiled 28g 52cals
C- Grands! Biscuits Flaky 58g 190cals :oops: :oops: :oops:
Snacks
C Hot Chocolate Mix - Milk Chocolate 34g 140cals
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sugar Free Assortment 16g 35cals

Total Calories Consumed 1,357

i didn't do to bad as far as total intake but there wasn't much here and i didn't want to bother DH from his dinner with his friends so i dug up stuff with the guys ("YAY")...but i still made my caloric goal....will do better tomorrow where i will be at home with my food again :lol:

medic_632

12-05-2006, 06:04 PM

oh yeah...the letters are the "grades" that my calorie counter program on-line gives each food.....i love it i get graded on what i eat :lol: LOL....and no gym tonight cause something is going on a the other station and i'm not sure what is going on and they had a launch simulation today so we are kinda on half-lock down....hard to telll but i now have the YMCA to supplement with

lisamarie

12-05-2006, 08:54 PM

Good job Tj!!!!!

Ok..did good working out..but could have done better with food choices...I have been in the 'snackin' mood. I did 30 min on the bike(didnt include cooldown)..then 16 min on treadmill at 3.1 with 3.0 incline. Then 4 reps of 50 on situps on ball...and I SUCKED at leglifts tongiht. lol Did one rep of 7..then 5 then 4. But I chalked it up to not feeling good. hhehee

BREAKFAST
Coffee=60cal..or...1pt
2TB Pb=200cal..or...5pts
2-LIte Toast=80cal..or...2pts
banana=110cal...or...2pts
BlueB. yogurt=45cal..or...1pt
Water

SNACK
Lo Fat Moz Stick=50cal..or..1pt
Special K bar=90cal..or..2pts

LUNCH
Salad(w/ trimmings)=230cal..or..4.5pts
Cup of Oranges=80cal..or...2pts
water

SNACK
ww sorbet bar=110cal...or...2pts

DINNER
2-slices Wonder Lite=80cal...or...1.5pts
2sl cheese=160cal...or...3pts
Lite Mayo=30cal ..or...1pts
thin Chicken=60cal..or...1pt
Mustard=FREE
Baked Ruffles(10)=120cal..or...2pts
water

SNACK
Special K bar=90cal..or...2pts
water
Couple bites of Lucys popcorn=???

When I was making chicken that I had cut up..I took bites of it too..but not sure how much to add...so its not added in... I THINK I had something esle to eat and cant remember since Im been feeling werid all day..so IM goin to add more onto my calories and just say I got my TOTAL calories of what I needed to get.

TOTAL CALORIES=1595++++
TOTAL POINTS=32

mara232

12-05-2006, 11:20 PM

I cant stop eating. :shock:

esarah

12-06-2006, 12:50 AM

I am so excited. I went to dh's work again today to workout. I did 20 minutes on the bike. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill on a programmed set that was crazier then I thought. I did that at about 4.5 speed. I didn't like doing that when it was at a 7.5 incline though! Crazy! Then I did the elliptical for 15 minutes and then some stuff on the crossbow for my arms. If I can keep doing this it will help me feel so much better. I just know it from the few times I have done it already!

lisamarie

12-06-2006, 06:38 AM

Mara-I have been the same way. Ijust want to keep eating...

Sarah-GOod job! That is so great! Boy..those numbers on the treadmill scare me! heheh There is no way I could do 4.3 and 7 some incline. lol Id fly off the back! hehe

texasred1

12-06-2006, 11:31 AM

LisaMarie - Jewels is destined to gain her weight back and she eventually will quit losing weight so fast like that and if she keeps working out like she is her body is going to think it's starving and instead of losing fat, she'll lose muscle. This coming from the weight loss queen - I know, been there, done that. the only time weight has ever STAYED off me was when I did it the right way - like you are.

medic_632

12-06-2006, 07:57 PM

okay so i am SOO back on the gym wagon...i went to YMCA today with Haylie and we did swim time and then she went to the child care center and did her homework while i went and met with a trainer who set up all the machines to what i should be doing....this was so cool, the friggin machine coutns for you and has a meter to tell you when to stop lifting and how far to go back down before starting again....i love it...she started me off with decent weights to build strength (esp. my upper body and ABS) and then the machines for cardio...i love the variety and there are alot of people i know there (some quite snooty) most from the upper class area of DHs job as a cop...which means i have to play nice mostly...but that's okay i will be working too hard to worry about it....

okay here was today:
I did 1 Rep of 10 on all the weight machines (arms, legs, back, abs, legs) just to get a feel for them but i still got a decent work out...and then i did 5 mins on each (treadmill, elliptical, bike, and some kind of cross between a stair stepper and an elliptical) i will of course do more next time but i had to orient on all machines....and of course my food intake below:

Breakfast
B+ Egg, Whole - Cooked, Fried 92g 185cals
C Pork Sausage, Fresh, Cooked 27g 92cals
B Deli style Ham Smoked - Cold Cuts 31g 23cals
A Mushrooms - Canned, Drained Solids 40g 10cals
International Delight Hazelnut (1 tablespoon) 30 cals
Dinner
D+ Tater Tots, regular size - Sides 84g 220 cals :oops: :roll:
B+ TJ's Beefaroni 228g 485 cals
Snacks
C+ Peanut Butter Cups Sugar-Free 18g 90 cals
A- Grapes (25) 40 cals
Total Calories Consumed 1,174

the tater tots were a bad choice but i wass kinda trying to clean out the fridge of leftovers (hence the beefaroni) the cals are correct on the beefaroni though i used an on-line recipie analyzer that you enter all your ingredients into and how many servings your splitting it into, and it gives you the serving size and nutrition facts...

medic_632

12-06-2006, 07:59 PM

BTW...YAY LISA & SARAH>>>>

lisamarie

12-06-2006, 08:48 PM

Didnt go workout tonight. I am sick...I miss it sooooo much though.

BREAKFAST
Coffee=60cal..or...1pt
2TB Pb=200cal..or...5pts
2-LIte Toast=80cal..or...2pts
banana=110cal...or...2pts
BlueB. yogurt=45cal..or...1pt
Water

SNACK
Lo Fat Moz Stick=50cal..or..1pt
Cup of Oranges=80cal..or...2pts

LUNCH
2 slices bread(not diet)=180cal..or..3pts
hamburger patty 96-4=140cal..or...3pts
1 slice cheese=90cal..or...2pts
1tbsp lite mayo=20cal...or...1pt
mustard=FREE
11 doritos=140cal..or...3pts
water

SNACK
Special K bar=90cal..or..2pts.

DINNER
Hoagie=500??? or....10pts :oops:
Fries1/2 order=200cal????or...5pts :oops:
Mt. Dew=160cal..or...3pts :oops:

SNACK
WW BAR=110cal..or...2pts

Ok...didnt do good for dinner..but I felt soooooooooo sick and acutally didnt eat all of it...but Im counting the caloreis like that.

TOTAL CALORIES=2255 over a bit..but better than what I thought.
TOATAL POINTS=48 :oops: :x :oops: MADDNESS!!!!!!!!

medic_632

12-07-2006, 05:47 PM

okay i know it's early but i am working til 830 then going home to go to bed....today sucked....but here's what i did

GYM: 10 mins on bike....10 mins on elliptical cross trainer (today was a weight day) and then 2 reps of 10 of each machine (mostly arms & Abs, but some leg) about 1 1/2 hours

Breakfast A Kellogg's Special K 31g 118 cals
C+ American Cheese - 28g 105 cals
B Whole Grain White - 25g 60 cals
Lunch
B Bread, White, Commercially Prepared - 30g 80 cals
B Oscar Mayer, Turkey Breast (Smoked, Fat Free) 26g 21 cals
Mayonnaise - KRAFT SIGNATURE Dressings 4g 28 cals
D+ Kraft Miracle Whip 5g 14 cals
A Cucumber - With Peel, Raw 52g 8 cals
B- BREAKSTONE'S COTTAGE CHEESE SMALL CURD 4%- 62g 60 cals
C+ American Cheese - 14g 53 cals
Dinner
B Bread, White- 30g 80 cals
B Oscar Mayer, Turkey Breast (Smoked, Fat Free) 26g 21 cals
Mayonnaise - KRAFT SIGNATURE Dressings 4g 28cals
D+ Kraft Miracle Whip- 5g 14 cals
A Cucumber - With Peel, Raw 26g 4 cals
B- BREAKSTONE'S COTTAGE CHEESE SMALL CURD 4%- 62g 60 cals
C+ Chicken Noodle Soup - Campbell's Condensed Soup- 1 cup 120cals
C+ American Cheese - 14g 53 cals
Snacks
C+ Peanut Butter Cups Sugar-Free 12g 60 cals
C- Candies, M&M MARS, "M&M's" Plain Chocolate Candies 48g 236cals(these were actually the dark chocolate ones...depressed...needed them) :oops:
A- Grapes 96g 64 cals

Total Calories Consumed 1,283

lisamarie

12-07-2006, 08:33 PM

Ok...gonna get this off my chest first ..then will post my intake for today.

So we worked out tonight. Recently we have been doin half treadmill and half biek for our cardio. Frank told us we could do that weeks back. So we started to. Then tongiht I asked him to show us another exercise so we can swithc it up. He did. Then in the midst of our conversation he is askin how everything eles is goin and what not. He then tells us we should NOT switch our cardio doin half and half like we were. This is like the third or fourth time that he has said something different. It just rubbed me wrong.
Anyways...
THEN..Jewels...she is newly single and is losing weight and boy has her attitude changed! She totally fixes herself up to go workout..stalks herself in the mirror and acts like her sh!t dont stink. I can handle that...even though I complaining about it. But tonight! She acted as if I was holdin gher back! Mind you she weighs 150 and I am or damn near 300 lbs. I still pretty well keep up with her. She just rubbbbbbbbeed me the wrong way tonight. Oh well...whew I feel betteer getting that out...lol

lisamarie

12-07-2006, 08:47 PM

Ok went tonight....Did this new ball twist thing...did 3 reps of 50. Then 31 min on the bike at level 3..then the treadmill for 15 at 3.1mph an a 3.0 incline.
I have got to buy me a ball to workout at home on...I want to still do situps. Just need a stupid ball. lol

BREAKFAST
Coffee=60cal..or...1pt
banana=110cal...or...2pts
BlueB. yogurt=45cal..or...1pt
Water

SNACK
Lo Fat Moz Stick=50cal..or..1pt
Cup of Oranges=80cal..or...2pts

LUNCH
Lean Cuisine meal=240cal..or..5pts
1/4c. Moz Cheese=80cal..or..2pts
water

SNACK
Lo Fat Moz Stick=50cal..or..1pt
ww bar=140cal....or.....2pt
water

DINNER
1.5 c Shredded Wheat =270cal..or....5.5 pts
1c 2%=130cal..or...3 pts
banana=110cal..or...3pts

SNACK
Beef Jerky=150cal..or...3pts
water

TOTAL CALORIES=1415
TOTAL POINTS=29.5

lisamarie

12-08-2006, 05:11 PM

BREAKFAST
Coffee=60cal..or...1pt
1c. Special K=110cal..or...2pts
1/2c. 2%=65cal..or...1.5pts
14 whole natural almonds=90cal..or..2pts
Water

LUNCH
Lean Cuisine meal=320cal..or...7pts
Cup Choc. Puuding=120cal...or ....2.5pts
100cal. snack pack=100cal..or...2pts
water

DINNER
2 fish bites=105cal...or...2pts
8 tater tots=150cal...or...3pts
water

OMG..I did SOOOOOOOOOOOO good today. I only had 1130 calories. UNTIL Hannah sent me those candy bars. I ate THREE OF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!! I know..Im horrible. But I was like a drug addict. And they arent like American candy bars..these b@stards were over a 1000 calories a piece!!!!!!!!!!!!! :oops: :x :oops: They were so divine....but now Im kickin mysefl in the fat a$$. lol I swear they were so worth it though...I think I seen a glimpse of heaven while I ate them....lol

Off to the gym ...lol

elsie

12-08-2006, 06:14 PM

Lisa == when it comes to good chocolate all bets (and diets) are off. My sil is from Switzerland so you can bet your a$$ that when she shows up with the good stuff, I'm all over it!!!!!!!

Sounds like one more sign that you and Jewels might not be a workout match made in heaven. You have made a HUGE change and kept it up for a month+ during the toughest time of the year! If she starts to be more of a hindrance than a help, don't be afraid to go it alone. We'll all be your cyber trainers/workout buddies!!!!

Frank .... needs to read up on his fitness knowledge. My gym tells us it's best to switch cardio, ideally do three diff. machines for twenty minutes each. Cross-training is the best way to avoid injuries and challenge diff. muscle groups. Sounds like he has no clue how to motivate.

You're doing great girl ... just remember that this is for you, not your trainer or your friend. Funny too cause I was just thinking how much I'd like a workout buddy. Now I'm happy that I only have to deal with little old me and my hang-ups!

esarah

12-08-2006, 06:15 PM

Well, I have lost three pounds in the last couple of days but not from eating right or exercising. I will not be losing weight but I will try to exercise as often as I can just not quiet as much as I was doing before. I guess for now my goal is not weight loss. Just being healthy.

lisamarie

12-10-2006, 09:53 AM

Ok...Saturday I didnt eat bad...but didnt stay with my claories I dont think..

I had...

BREAKFAST
almonds
water
banana

LUNCH
Turkey sandwich with two pieces of cheese...mayo and mustard.
Chip with dip :oops:
coke :oops:

Peanut mix

DINNER
Pizza Sub from subway
2 choc chip cookies :oops:
COKE :oops: :oops:

WW Icecream bar.

I know I didnt eat the best..but I stopped when full and didnt gorge myself. Im being honest so I made myself post this. lol

medic_632

12-10-2006, 08:18 PM

okay so here is today's...i lost track yesterday with everything going ton at work...so i have no idea but i think i ended up around 1500 cals...here is today...oh YEAH AND CHECK OUT THE TICKER....half way to my goal!!!

PS...lisa it's not bad to have some bad indulgence days...i would die without them...yesterday i had a brownie instead of lunch...your doing great i'm proud of you!!!!

Breakfast
C Pork Sausage, Fresh, Cooked 54g 183 cals
B- Egg & Cheese Sandwhich 89g 191 cals
Dinner
A Cauliflower - Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt 124g 29 cals
A Beans, Snap, Green - Canned, 68g 14 cals
B+ TJ's Beefaroni 228g ( 1 cup) 485 cals
Snacks
C+ Russell Stover Truffles Sugar-Free 12g 53 cals
C- Tootsie Roll - Tootsie Roll - Tootsie Roll 10g 35 cals

Total Calories Consumed 990

lisamarie

12-10-2006, 08:37 PM

Great job TJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

medic_632

12-11-2006, 09:30 AM

thanks lisa...when do you measure?

Waitingfor1

12-11-2006, 10:19 AM

Update :)

lisamarie

12-11-2006, 11:51 AM

Tomorrow...

medic_632

12-11-2006, 01:42 PM

cool, how was gym yesterday? no mention of how stupid frank is annoying you lately?!?!?! :lol:

i am eating quite crappy today :roll: already at like 750 cals....that only leaves me like 450-550 to eat the rest of the day :oops: oh crap :x but i can do it and if i do go over i will just spend a few extra minutes on the elliptical tonight :lol:

lisamarie

12-11-2006, 02:26 PM

didnt go yesterday.

Frank hasnt been there much actually..lol

Jewels just went out saturday night with a friend and seen him ni the bars...ughh..

medic_632

12-11-2006, 06:16 PM

i don't think i could look at my trainer in a bar...that's where you go to check out the sexy men...well i guess if my trainer was a sexy man...HEHE...too bad mine's a woman...but one of the lifeguards now that's a nother story...>WOO WHEEE, i could just weat im alive...LOL don't tell DH

Okay so seriously, i told you guys i ate horribly today...i can't do this since christmas day i plan on not monitoring a single thing i eat...so tell me NO NO, BAD TJ!!!!

Breakfast
C- Sugar Babies 15 pieces 61 cals
C- Doughnuts, Cake-type, Chocolate Frosted 38g 180 cals
Lunch
C- Grands! Biscuits Homestyle 58g 190 cals :oops: :oops:
D+ Ball Park Beef Frank 56g 180 cals
B Beans, Baked - Canned 1/2 Cup 141 cals
Dinner
A- Beef, Ground, 85% Lean Meat / 15% Fat 1 ounce 72 cals
A- Spaghetti, Whole-wheat, Cooked 1/2 Cup 87 cals
C+ Ragu Old World Style Smooth Pasta Sauce 1/4 Cup 40 cals
C Texas Toast Garlic - 1 Slice 150 cals :oops:
Snacks
D+ Zebra Cake 320 cals :oops: :oops: :oops:

Total Calories Consumed 1,421

medic_632

12-11-2006, 06:18 PM

i also went to the gym and did 30 mins on the elliptical trainer and 2 rep sets of inverted situps and some arm weights stuff, so maybe i made up for breaking my stupid caloric limits

valstarr

12-11-2006, 07:50 PM

Lisa Marie these are the BEST BALLS, yes better than Franks!!LOL :lol:

http://www.chekinstitute.com/products_specific.cfm?product=226

I would get the 55" ball if you are 5'6" to 5'7" and under.

These are STRONG!!

Good Job Girls<<<<<<Everyone is doing so well! Glad to see it!
:P

lisamarie

12-11-2006, 09:26 PM

Did 31 on bike at level 3. Two sets of 50 on sit ups. 2 sets of 50 on body werid thingy twists. 3 sets of 15 on leg lifts

almonds
water

2 thin crust pizza with cheese and mushroom=
1/2 breadstix
mt. dew= :oops:

crackers

baked tostitos
salsa
2sl. cheese
mt.dew :oops:

whitechoc chip :oops:

Ok..today was kinda good. But Not good. So I didnt add the calories but Im telling you what I ate. I have been sooooo emotional lately. Skipping the two days over the weekend depresses me..its werid..

elsie

12-11-2006, 09:37 PM

I know what you mean LisaMarie ... I think I'm a workout addict. Cannot, cannot keep my moods stable with it. The study I was in this fall proved that those of us with ir are unable to get fuel to our cells without exercise or an insulin sensitizer, and I'm pretty much the poster child ... sounds like you are too. Guess we're lucky to at least know what we have to do.

I'm gonna start posting my diet tomorrow, at least here and there. Hope it'll help me keep on track!

lisamarie

12-12-2006, 07:49 AM

GOt on the scale this morning. I got on the scale and then did it 7 more times all over the bathroom floor and it was different 4 times! It ranged from 299.3-302.4. So I dont know what I weigh. Plus I need to subract 4lbs from those numbers because my scale is off that amount. So Im goin today to get me a new set. Im p!ssy. lol I just want a freakin number for petes sake! Gonna measure in a bit. lol

medic_632

12-12-2006, 07:59 AM

lisa...chink that stupid scale...it is worthles...LOL...have a great day...i found a great digital set at wal-mart that was reasonably priced....

lisamarie

12-12-2006, 08:44 AM

Just did measurements....Everything stayed the same other than goin up alittle under a half an inch in my gut. lol Geez.

I need a scale..I want to know what I weigh. Grrr...

mara232

12-12-2006, 03:47 PM

Lisa - a while back prevention magazine had this whole list of good and bad scales. The WW scales were suprsingly top rated for accuracy and lasting long.

I didn't weigh in this am. I am suuuuure I gained weight. I always do post-o! I lose 7-10 before 0 and then gain 7-10 after. What a freaking yo-yo! :roll:

elsie

12-12-2006, 04:20 PM

Hey LisaMarie! Next time you're at the store check out the latest issue of Shape magazine. There is an awesome success story called "tapping my inner strength" in there and it made me think of all the great efforts you're making. It is really inspiring. Just wanted to pass it along....

Hope everyone is having a great day. I'm gonna try to work out tonight.

lisamarie

12-12-2006, 05:13 PM

I do a WW. It sucks..its is 4lbs higher compared to my docs scale. Uggg. Im gonna try to leave a bit earlier before I workout to get a new one. Hmmph. lol

elsie

12-12-2006, 08:27 PM

Took the kids swimming tonight but didn't have the heart to do anything but watch them from the sidelines. But! There is a drawing for a free massage if you get in twelve workouts before New Year's Day. So I'm going to make it there twelve times and win that massage! Time to get on top of my New Year's resolution early ....

medic_632

12-12-2006, 09:32 PM

here is today...i went to YMCA and worked out all weights for 1 hour and 30 mins on elliptical at a moderate pace....YAY for me at leat i didn't gain back all 4 lbs in the crap i ate yesterday

Breakfast
B+ Egg, Whole - Cooked, Fried 69g 139 cals
C Pork Sausage, Fresh, Cooked 54g 183 cals
C+ Sargento Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican Shredded Cheese - Shredded Cheese 28g 80 cals
Lunch
C- Cookies, Butter, Commercially Prepared 10g 47cals :oops:
Dinner
A TJ's Beefaroni 114g 243 cals
B Pork, Fresh, Loin, Blade (Chops), Bone-in - Separable Lean And Fat, Cooked, Braised 83g 268 cals
Snacks
A- Grapes 92g 62 cals
A Kellogg's Special K 62g 235 cals
A Milk, Nonfat, Fluid 245g 83 cals
A Oranges 131g 62 cals

Total Calories Consumed 1,401

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lisamarie

12-12-2006, 09:46 PM

Good job Tj...

Ok..got a new scale. Gonna weigh in in the morning.

Had an ordeal at the gym tonight. Ugg..

Went in and got on the bike. First of all..Jewels was waaay late. I went in and got on the bike. There was this chick in there who knew Jewels and we started talking(shes fluffy too..hehe) She joined right when we did and asked how much I had lost..I told her only 3 lbs so far and she was shocked and said I needed to talk to Frank. SO Frank came in a second later and the first floggin thing he said was..."you need to get off that damn bike..it dont do anything for yuo..you need to be on the ellipitcal". OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I instantly got sh!tty and said.."you said we arent ready for that". So anyways...I got on that on level 2. He set it for 45 min. Uggg. IT KICKED MY AS$! I cannot believe I actually did 20 minutes straight! He said to keep it at 4.5 but I could only range form 3.5-4.2 I have NEVER sweated taht much in my entire life! Every single thing sweated on me. not to mention I was wearing a sweatshirt because he told us to. It was crazy. My face was beat red. Then after that is when Jewels showed up. SO she got on it and I got back on it for 11 min. Jewels could only do 13 min. I felt pretty good about htat. lol

So anyways...IM on the elliptical now. I did a total of 31 min. DId my ball twists. Did my leglifts (at home) and did 2 reps of 50 on my sit ups. Ok..there is .

Did good on food..kinda. Will start back up with posting that for sure tomorrow...

medic_632

12-12-2006, 09:56 PM

YAY Lisa...GOOD JOB

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bays mom

12-12-2006, 10:28 PM

Lisa- girl that is crazy. I would have faked a cramp and then fake pass out. Be taken to the hospital, blame all the troubles on that demon Frank. Had me a milkshake while watching t.v. and then sent the hospital bill to Frank.hehehe

elsie

12-12-2006, 11:42 PM

Tonya == you are too funny!

Lisa == look out, no turning back, you're in the big leagues now!!! Seriously -- I could do 2, that's 02, not 20, minutes on the elliptical when I started. I am impressed and that's no lie. You will burn more calories than you could've ever imagined. Don't worry, the weight will soon follow.

Oh, and definitely re-think the sweatshirt ... why'd he tell ya to wear that? There is nothing lady-like about me at the gym -- I have to mop up the floor around me and wring out my shirt. No, I'm not exaggerating either. Means you're working your a$$ off! Be proud of that sweat! I am so proud of you Lisa ... cause I remember how great it feels too.

lisamarie

12-13-2006, 07:00 AM

Ok..weighed in.....Was hopin it would be better....BUT at least its something right???? heheh So Ive averaged about 1 lb a week.

Hopefully since Im on the elliptical now I will start losing more. I cant get over how much more it kicks my a$$.

Im debating the sweatshirt...lol

mara232

12-13-2006, 07:59 AM

OMG - you are going to LOSE using an elliptical! Like I mean TONNES! If you keep up with your diet as you are. I swear that burns the absolute most calories in the shortest amount of time than anything else! I've put a bug in DH's ear to get us one. Maybe in the spring. I need to get my fat ass on the treadmill.

On the weight front. I have gained 3lbs of my 7lbs lost. AF is around the corner so I am sure it will be gone again. Gotta love yo-yo-ing!

mara232

12-13-2006, 08:00 AM

Lisa - Ditch the sweatshirt and get yoruself a tank top. What the hell is wrong with man hands Frank!? :shock:

lisamarie

12-13-2006, 08:48 AM

:lol: I know..everyone is in tanktops or teeshirts and here are me and Jewels in our heaviest sweat shirts! LOL! Frank the suzie hands traineer...lol

mara232

12-13-2006, 09:03 AM

:lol:

lisamarie

12-13-2006, 09:25 PM

Ok....Did 3 sets of 15 on leg lifts(at home)...then my twist ball thing 4 sets of 50...then 4 sets of 50 on situps. Then did the elliptical for 21 minutes tonight.

Frank cut me back to 1500 calories! Oh my lands..this is the part Ive been dreading..whew.... Here is what Ive had today...

BREAKFAST
Coffee=60cal..or...1pt
2c. Special K=220cal..or...4pts
1c. 2%=130cal..or...2.5pts
1/2banana=55cal...or....1pt
Water

SNACK
ww bar=140cal...or...2pts

LUNCH
WW meal=250cal...or...5pts
sm. coke=200cal..or...4pts

SNACK
Choc. Pudding with crax mix=220cal..or...5pts
6 lo fat crax=60cal..or..2pts
2tbsp pb=200cal..or...4pts

DINNER
WW pizza=320cal..or...6pts
water

SNACK
chips ahoy baked snack pack=100cal..or...2pts
water

TOTAL CALORIES=1995
TOTAL POINTS=38

elsie

12-13-2006, 10:05 PM

Frank is the trainer you will love to hate when this exercise pays off in lost pounds!!! Just picture his face on the elliptical treads when the going gets tough!!!

Maybe he's pushing you so hard cause he wants to market you as his #1 success story and francise his gym on a national level -- like Curves. :lol: Of course if they interview you for the marketing campaign, you can say, "Not many people can say they lost weight *despite* their trainer, but that's exactly what you get at Frank's gyms!"

mara232

12-13-2006, 10:49 PM

some info i thought ws interesting:

quote:

Fish Oil Benefits for PCOS
Women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) have a number of symptoms that can be partially allieviated by omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil.

Insulin resistance
Chronic inflammation
Higher risk of heart disease
High blood pressure
High blood fats (high triglycerides)
Higher risk of diabetes
Depression
Stress

quote:

The Evidence for Fish Oil
Insulin Resistance. Insulin resistance is a primary cause of PCOS. It's not established that fish oil can directly reduce insulin resistance. However, there is one study of 12 overweight men and women who had insulin resistance. They were given DHA (a component of fish oil) for 12 weeks. 70% of the participants showed a decrease in insulin resistance.(1) In rats, insulin resistance was reduced by substituting fish oil for vegetable and animal fats in their diet.(2)

Inflammation. Women with PCOS have a greater tendency toward inflammation than other women. There is also an association between insulin resistance and inflammation.(3) A primary value of fish oil is that is helps to reduce inflammation.(4)

Heart Disease. Among women, a higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.(5)

High blood pressure. Omega 3 oils may help to reduce hypertension.(6)

High Triglycerides. Many women with PCOS have high triglycerides, a blood fat that indicates insulin problems that could lead eventually to diabetes. Fish oil has been shown to consistently lower triglycerides.(7)

Diabetes Risk. Omega 3 oil can reduce the risk of diabetes by reducing triglycerides without impairing glucose tolerance.(8)

It improves the rate of glycogen storage and enhances insulin secretion from beta cells in the pancreas.(9,10) Both of these actions improve glucose and insulin control.

Depression. Decreased omega-3 fatty acid consumption correlates with increasing rates of depression.(11)

Stress. Chronic stress leads to overproduction of the stress hormone cortisol, which in turn increases insulin resistance. Fish oil blunts the "stress response".(12)

All in all, omega 3 oil is likely to be beneficial to women with PCOS and ovarian cysts.

Leanna

12-13-2006, 11:06 PM

Mara- That info about the fish oil is so interesting! I've been taking it all through my pregnancy and breastfeeding with Jack for the benefits to him. I had no idea it could help with PCOS too. Wonder if it has something to do with my periods being so regular after having him? I take cinnamon too but just consistantly for a couple of months. My periods are more regular now than they were when I was on Met before conceiving Jack. Actually they are more regular now than they have ever been.

Waitingfor1

12-14-2006, 10:19 AM

Just updating my ticker....:)

mara232

12-14-2006, 11:42 AM

Leanna - I was on it during BF as well and i think I am going back on it for the benefits.

lisamarie

12-14-2006, 08:58 PM

Went and worked out earlier today. Did really good I thought. I felt like I was gonna pass out I overdid it(for me) Plus I think since I had just worked out last night and then early this morning. lol Too close together.

I did 33 min on the elliptical around 3.5-4.1(needs to be higher Frank said..like...4.0-4.5..tryin to work on that) Then 2 sets of 50 on situps. Then 4sets of 50 on ball twists. I forgot to do my leg lifts at home.

Here is what I ate today. I feel like I starved today. Goin down to 1500 sucks butt really bad right now. UGgg..

BREAKFAST
Coffee=60cal..or...1pt
1c. Special K=110cal..or...2pts
1c. 2%=65cal..or...2pts
1banana=110cal...or....1pt
Water

SNACK
sm popcorn=100cal..or..2pts
water

LUNCH
6in Turkey Sub(w/ cheese,lite mayo,mustard and trimmings)=310cal..or..6.5pts
water

SNACK
Special K bar=90cal..or...2pts

DINNER
2 sl bread=120cal..or..2.5pts
Tuna=60
Lite Mayo=20cal
Swiss=100cal...or...2pts
11 Doritos=150cal...or...3pts :oops:
Mt. Dew=170cal..or...3.5pts :oops:

SNACK
Strawberry Lite n Fit yogurt=40cal..or...1pt

TOTAL CALORIES=1515
TOTAL POINTS=30.5

elsie

12-15-2006, 05:25 PM

Great Job Lisa!!!

Just think about how far you've come! 30 mins. on the elliptical already?!! You rock momma :D

lisamarie

12-18-2006, 10:13 PM

ok...worked out yesterday...did 25 min on elliptical...200 situps...4 sets of 50 on ball twists...3 set of 15 on leg lifts

Then went tonight...did 33min on elliptical...200 situps...4 sets of 50 ball twists...1 set of 17...2 sets of 15 leg lifts.

I havent really kept track of eating too closely. Ive ate kinda what Ive wanted..but in big time moderation. AF came..so Ive had the munchies. hehehe

mara232

12-19-2006, 01:55 PM

I can't get into working out and eating well.. :cry:

lisamarie

12-19-2006, 01:57 PM

Im fine on the workin out..but since AF I cant get back in the groove of eating good.

mara232

12-19-2006, 02:17 PM

I just fill like ****. Literally. Everyday. It is like an endless cycle.

lisamarie

12-19-2006, 09:17 PM

My lands I kicked BUTT tonight. Of course Jewels again said shew as goin to go and then didnt. But I went anyways.

I did 37 min on the elliptical..still set at level 2...but I got my speed up past 4.0 and it ranged from 4.0-5.0. Then did 200 situps on the ball. 4 sets of 50 on ball twist...3 sets of 15 on leg lifts...then Frank showed me a new excerise. It a chop squat thing...I did two sets of 10. Whewwwwwwwwww weeeeeeeee IM beat!

I did alright on eating. I had some chinese at the mall. DIdnt gorge myself..jsut ate till I was full. Had two cokes.

Then I just had a WW pizza and some grapes. SO I ddint do too bad...