Weight Loss

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Hi everyone, I am brain dead, I was reading some of the earlier posts, sorry about my spelling and horrible punctionation. Besides not being my stongest point, I am brain fried 6 more chapters and all of those test and the the big test,,,,, oh well it will be over soon.   more important thing,jenn-alldolledup I know how you feel, and I am so sorry. my thoughts are with you. take care.Sabine,wow, I am impressed. I can lift all kind of weights, and work out using rather heavy weights, but push-ups, I don't think I could right now. good for you.singing_girl, have fun in England.biggestloserfan,sorry to hear that. renastar23,good for you and have a blast!!!!!  good night all, my brain is gone, I hope tonight I don't dream about all the rules and regs. laws and bi-laws, finacining, you all no the stuff, it was so much easier when I was younger. 

Rena - thanks for the comment.  I also was upset about the vote off decision on the show this week.  Oh well I guess we will see what happens next week.

Singing_girl - I wouldn't worry about jumping scales right now until you get to where you are going to be for the four months.  Then you can track measurements which are a more accurate picture along with the scales anyways.

jansa - good luck with all of your exams and I am sure you will do fine.  Not sure what your exams are for but sounds like accounting or financing.  I just recently finished up my MBA - Accounting a few months ago so can understand all of the studying. 

Today has gone pretty well but I have take a lot of naps and rested for awhile.  I wasn't feeling well and think that I have a cold or a touch of the flu not sure which yet.  I was able to go to physical therapy.  I will try to do my 30 minute walk around 4pm or so, I try to plan it around my treatments so I don't have too many problems with my asthma.  I have done well eating wise today.

Eating plan for today:

Breakfast: 1/2 cup organic regular oats, 1/2 cup of Hemp plus Granola, 1 small banana, 2 morning star sausage patties (550 cal)

Snack: Grapes 160g (110 cal) 

Lunch: Sauteed peppers from yesterday into a garden vegetable wrap and fat free yogurt (370 cal)

Snack: Red Delicious Apple (100 cal)

Dinner: Creole Seasoned Baked Pork Loin Chop (5 oz), Dinner Salad with lettuce, carrots, onion, honey roasted sliced almonds with a raspberry bliss spritz dressing, Green Giant Steamed Broccoli and Carrots (about 450 cal)

Total Cal for today: 1580 if I end up eating everything.  Which still leaves me a deficit of 860 if I am able to get my 30 min walk in. 

So far I have done well with this plan and I may even try to do a little bit on the elliptical if I still feel pretty good.  I am not sure because I had physical therapy for 45 minutes today and then my walk.  So may just stick to that.  Hope everyone is doing well and having a great day.

 

 

~~ THURSDAY'S MENU ~~

(NOTE: does not include after-dinner snacks or calories from supplements)

BREAKFAST

2 toasted Thomas' Multigrain English Muffins (200 calories)

4 tablespoons of Oasis brand Spinach Hummus (64 calories)

2 medium tomatoes, sliced, on top of hummus on muffins (54 calories)

vegetable seasoning/spices to taste (0 calories)

LUNCH

Steamed Vegetables (Panda Express) (70 calories)

Mushroom Chicken (Panda Express) (130 calories)

Broccoli Beef (Panda Express) (150 calories)

AFTERNOON SNACK

one medium apple, sliced (72 calories)

Walden Farms zero-calories caramel dip (0 calories)

one serving (10 cakes) Quaker Quakes BBQ mini rice cakes (70 calories)

DINNER

24.5 oz (half package) Jennio O Lean Smoked Turkey Sausage, grilled (245 calories)

one medium onion, grilled (with other items) (46 calories)

4 oz (half package) fresh sliced mushrooms, grilled (25 calories)

1/2 large sweet red pepper, grilled (21 calories)

one corn on the cob, steamed (77 calories)

one toasted Thomas' multigrain English Muffin (100 calories)

Spices and seasonings to taste for grilled items (garlic, chili, lime, basil) (0 calories)

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray (0 calories)

AFTER-DINNER SNACKS

To be determined, not included in figures/totals below

 

Total Calories: 1324

Total Fiber: 45 grams

Total Carbs: 51.3 %

Total Fats: 23.4 % (no trans fats)

Total Proteins: 25.3 %

=^..^= MOLLY

Thu, Oct 18 2007 C-  Vanilla Yogurt Raisins  108cals   Breakfast B-  Eggs n Ham  254cals B-  Whole Wheat Bread larger loaf    179cals   Lunch A   Asparagus - Cooked, Boiled, Drained  59cals     Fresh Turkey Breast Cutlets  150 cals B   Olive Oil 18cals   Snacks A   Bananas 105cals 105 A   Bananas 105 cals 105   Total Calories Consumed   979 I have no idea what I'll be doing for dinner but I'm due to eat about 700 cals more since I worked out this morning and will go swimming and possibly do aquasize tonight.

But the dilemma with dinner is, I can't eat at dinnertime cuz then I'd have to go swimming with a full stomach, which is bad.

ugh...that post looked nicely formatted in the drafting phase...sorry everyone

Breakfast 

Quaker oats oatmeal squares-210

3 large strawberries- 18

1/2c light vanilla soy milk- 35

Snack

1 oz pepper jack cheese stick- 110

Snack

Banana- 105

Lunch- Eating Right Santa Fe Rice and Beans-310

plum-30

kiwi-46

Snack-

Blackberries- 6

Snack-

Navel Orange-69

thats 939 so far, the blackberries will be eaten at 330 and the orange at 530.  Havent planned dinner yet, but im probably going to have catcus and veggies with rice.

 

Rena:)

Ok, I really need some advice from you guys. I just got done working out with my Walk Away the Pounds DVD Brisk 2 mile. I was able to do it with a rescue treatment before and then my rescue inhaler afterwards and so far so good. I am just a little wheezy but not too bad. So I think today my asthma is holding its own. My questions is since I am unable to work I have changed my activity level to sedentary because I haven't been able to do much besides normal laundry, etc. So I was wondering when I am crocheting I can sit for about two to three hours at a time and work on it and my hands are constantly moving as are my legs because I am rocking my leather rocking chair that I sit in when I work on my blanket. Sound I log this as an activity for 141 calories per hour. I was just curious what you guys would do. I log my work out and elliptical but wasn't sure if I should log this activity as well. Any suggestions????

Starting Weight (& day joined): 280.8 pounds Starting Date 10-18-07

Highest Weight EVER: 291 pounds

Mini-Goals: 1st Goal Weight: Loose 25 pounds by Jan 3rd

ULTIMATE Goal Weight: 170 pounds

Plan: To drink 84 oz of water a day, exercise at least 40 minutes a day, Eat healthy, Watch my proportions, and Try to stay active.

Hi My username is DestinyBound08 and My name is Gina. I would like to join your group. I have always had a weight problem but because I have always been somewhat tall. I really didn't realize where I was heading until I looked in the mirror one day and was just in awe of how much weight I had gain. I am 5"10 and currently weight 280 pounds. My family loves me the way that I am but I don't feel healthy or happy with my current weight. I am often very tired. I want to loose this weight, and be heathier. I look forward to getting to know all of you. 

Welcome destinybound08 (Gina) not sure what you want to be called on the website.  Your plan looks good and you are doing this for the right reason for you.  It has to be something we want to be successful.  There is great support here you just have to ask for it.  I hope that everything went well for your first day.  Let us know if you need anything or have any questions.

WOO HOO!!! LOWER BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS & LOWER CHOLESTEROL!!!

My doctor's office called this afternoon with the results of last week's blood tests (which occurred at the end of 8 weeks of dieting.) So, other than losing 35 pounds (almost 10% of my body weight), what has my diet done for me?

* My blood sugar levels have shown a significant improvement, going from an HbAIC level of 8.7 down to 7.3. (My goal is to hit 6.5 ... so I am heading in the right direction!) I am changing my oral diabetic medication from a combination med (Metformin/Glyburide = Glucovance) to JUST Metformin, which should eliminate my blood sugar lows.

* My triglyceride levels have gone from the "Very High" category down a notch to the "High" category ... a definite improvement. (Improving my blood sugar levels/diabetes will automatically improve this category.)

* My cholesterol level has dropped from 208 to 148  -- down to the optimal range .... a 60-point drop! And my "bad" cholesterol (LDL) is now in the optimal range. (The plan is to keep my on cholesterol meds because they will help keep my cholesterol level in a healthy range, and will help my triglycerides.)

Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay!

=^..^= MOLLLLLLLY

Great job Molly.  See it really is about becoming a healthier you and not just losing weight.  This just goes to show you what hard work and dedication does for someone.  Keep up the excellent work and just remember this is about improving your overall health.

Yay Molly! That's great news. Good for you! You're definitely on the right track! 

Welcome Gina to our happy little group. We're a crazy lot, but generally nice. 

Not sure on that blfan, I probably wouldn't log it. I always try to underestimate what I burn anyway though.

Well guys, I'm down another pound according to the Biggest Loser scale. Total of nine pounds now! Woo hoo!! Here's to being losers!!!

 

So I tried doing push-ups last night.....i could do 3 regular push-ups....that's sad.....but when i went to the girly ones I was able to do more....I think I did 15. So my goal is to be able to do 35 real push-ups....is that what we are all working for? Also, I tried working out this morning before work, as opposed to staying after work and doing it, and I think I like it a lot more.....although, I don't think I should be driving round that early in the morning. I wasn't fully awake and there are some crazy people out and about at 6am. Lastly, I started a part-time job at Barnes & Noble last weekend and almost died from being on my feet for 8 hours (my current full-time job just has me sitting in an office pretty much). I know its going to help me lose some calories though. Man, my feet hurt.

big props to molly!!!!  good job:)

Welcome Gina:)

I weighed in today, a day early :) I came in at 287, 3lb loss in 6 days:) That takes my total weight loss to 23 lbs.  Thats so exciting!!!

 

Rena:)

Hey all, weighed in at my doctor's office this morning and I'm down another 8 pounds. That's 8 pounds in the last month, 66 total. It's also my first mini-goal met. I wanted to get below 285, next mini goal 248! Very excited for the shopping spree I promised myself as a reward. And boy do I need it, my saggy bottom pants aren't very flattering.

Hey Jelly, the whole push-up thing started as something Dr. Oz said on Oprah that a 30 yo woman should be able to do 45 push ups (bent at the knee, not millitary style) and since I'm turning 30 next year I thought I'd make that a goal for myself. 35 is my Thanksgiving goal, but everyone else is doing things at their own pace/level. So if 35 seems good to you, go for it! Also, my roommate works at Macy's and her first week on her feet she was dying. But after figuring out which shoes worked and which ones didn't she got over that pretty quick.

What's Cooking with Molly?

I've just been battling my tape measurer. (See my journal or Molly's rants for the whole, embarrasing story!)

BREAKFAST

2 toasted Thomas' light multigrain English Muffins (200 calories)

4 tabespoons Oasis brand spinach hummus (64 calories)

2 medium tomatoes, sliced (on top of hummus, extra on side) (54 calories)

seasoned with Mrs. Dash garlic herb seasoning on top!

(2 servings of veggies and more than 2/3rds your daily fiber in this breakfast!)

LUNCH

one cup fat free cottage cheese (160 calories)

one Thomas' light multigrain English Muffin (100 calories)

15 oz steamed fresh asparagus with lemon (85 calories)

one cucumber, one cup cherry tomatoes, one cup sliced radishes salad (74 calories)

seasoned cucumbers with garlic powder, lemon and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray; seasoned cottage cheese with lemon pepper and put it on the muffin. Used Walden Farms Zero-Calorie Balsamic Vinaigrette on the salad.

5 servings of veggies with lunch

SNACK

One Yoplait light fat free yogurt

DINNER

Stir fry consisting of new potatoes (150 calories), lean sirloin (200 calories), 8oz mushrooms (50 calories), and one onion (46 calories.)  Served with two cups of steamed parmesan-garlic brussell sprouts.

Seasoned stir fry with minced garlic, chili powder, lime powder, lemon juice and a tiny bit or worcestershire sauce.  Seasoned brussell sprouts with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray, garlic powder, and a very light dusting of reduced fat parmesan cheese.

5 servings of veggies.

TOTAL CALORIES FOR DAY ... 1359 (not included after-dinner snacks ... to be determined!)

HEALTHY EATING TIP FOR THE DAY ...

If you haven't tried them, try Thomas' light MULTIGRAIN English muffins.... just 100 calories, great tasting, and each one contains 8 grams of fiber (that's 1/3 the minimum RDA of fiber.)  If you eat three a day, you've hit your fiber goal!!! They toast up beautifully, freeze well, and are strong/stable enough to hold a burger patty or heavier sandwich fixin's (like hummus and tomatoes!) You can also use them to make healthy mini pizzas in the toaster oven!

HEALTHY MINI PIZZAS FOR THE TOASTER OVEN ...

2 Thomas' English Muffins, toasted (200 calories)

Salsa or low-fat spaghetti sauce  (50 calories)

4 slices of Kraft fat free singles Sharp Cheddar (120 calories)

one serving (17 slices) of Hormel low fat turkey pepperoni (70 calories)

PREPARATION: Toast the english muffins. Place salsa or pasta sauce on top. Add seasoning of choice... Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder -- your choice. Add 4 slices of pepperoni to each muffin half. (eat leftover piece of pepperoni). Place cheese slice on top. Broil in toaster oven or real oven until cheese is melty... watch carefully!

TASTE NOTES:  Obviously, Salsa is spicier than spaghetti sauce ... but I ALWAYS have salsa around, and I don't ALWAYS have an open jar of pasta sauce ... so I tried to keep this flexible. You could also substitute fresh tomatoes ... but it doesn't seem as pizza-y to me with fresh tomatoes.... unless I add chili sauce and LOTS of garlic powder.

=^..^= MOLLY

Original Post by moogiesue13:

Hey all, weighed in at my doctor's office this morning and I'm down another 8 pounds. That's 8 pounds in the last month, 66 total. It's also my first mini-goal met. I wanted to get below 285, next mini goal 248! Very excited for the shopping spree I promised myself as a reward. And boy do I need it, my saggy bottom pants aren't very flattering.

That is sooo awesome!!!! 

Rena:)

Moogie- great job on the 8lbs gone.  I think that is awesome you are really rocking it girl!!

Molly - Thanks so much for the idea on the mini pizzas they sound absolutely great.  I will have to try them and you can always add chicken breast or other seasonings to make your own version to cut back on calories.  I probably would only use one slice of cheese per muffin so that would cut down there as well.  Thanks again for the great idea I will have to look for those during my next grocery shopping trip. 

I have to concur on the multigrain english muffins. I love making tuna sandwiches with them.

Thank you all for welcoming me. Congrats on all of your weight loss, and goal accomplishments. It has truly helped motivate me even more. I have been reading information from the forum trying to get ideas that will better help me as I am trying to become a healthier, happier me. I chose the username DestinyBound08 because I feel that I let myself go for way too long, and I am now destined to be a healthier, happy me in 2008. So, You can call me DestinyBound08 or Gina, whichever it is easier for you to remember me by.
 This is my 3rd official day on my diet. Yesterday was a hard day for me because I was sore, and really looking at the numbers that I needed to loose. However, I managed to get a hour of walking in, and tried to eat sensible meals and snacks all day. Today, I had for breakfast, 1 egg, 1 cup of cereal (no milk) and a glass of grapefruit juice for breakfast, and have done a 25 minute callisthenic work out. I did half before breakfast, and half afterwards because I still haven't realized if I should eat first and then exercise or exercise and then eat.My hardest task right now is doing sit ups, and push ups. I can't do a regular push up like we did in school. I am only able to do 4-5 regular sit ups. So, Any ideas would be great? I also would like to askHow often should I weigh myself? Best WishesGina