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Teresa avatar
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okay my little fitness wannabees... here it is. and thanks for deciding on this thread name. After sharing our goals and strategies for fitness and weight reduction, we'll all be sowell on sowal!!!

Cork and I are doing at least one yoga/pilates class per week now. plus we bicycled the other day (almost killed me). and plan to do exercise on our own at home as well.

as far as diet and weight reduction, we haven't really gotten very far. I'm reading two current resources for motivation and just general info: Body for Life for Women (A Woman's plan for Physical and Mental Transformation) - Pamela Peeke, MD, and The Reality Diet (fight fat with fiber) - Schnur, MD. They are both really straightforward, no nonsense approaches to weight loss - and include a lot of info on weekly menus, exercise, etc.

I know that I will need a menu plan to follow in the first 3 months of my "transformation". If I have a reasonable menu to follow, then I don't mind shopping and cooking. Having it all planned out makes it easier for me, and it makes me eat things that I would otherwise avoid or not think about eating (it expands the culinary experience)...

What are your goals? I need to finish up some of my reading and then I plan to put my goals on paper, along with my plan to achieve them. I have also already started a food and exercise journal.

I'll be sharing some of this with you. I hope we can all share successes, questions, recipes, exercise tips, etc... hope to see you on here every day looking for motivation and at the same time giving support to all of us.. :D

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iwishiwasthere avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1052
okay, I just did the ideal weight calculation. It says I need to lose 20 pounds. But the least is 10. which is correct? I think 20.

just a tidbit of info for sowell wenches only: I'm having ankle surgery, finally, in January. I need to get into shape and be as healthy as I can be going into surgery (please give me motivation now to eat right and continue to exercise). Then I'll be on crutches for 3 months, non-weight bearing, and exercise is gonna be very limited. But, Bridgette is going to come up with some private pilates/yoga stuff to help keep moving after surgery to the extent that I can. Just letting you know this - because I will be on this thread asking for motivation from now on !!! :biggrin: believe me, I'll be happy to get this done and get on with it.



I won't be around but will be thinking good thoughts for your recovery!
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#1053
crushed in car accident 5 years ago - after emergency reconstructive surgery its just gone downhill and needs to be fused - which is a standard fix for a bad ankle. it should end the arthritis, swelling and pain. and this is a very very good thing!!!

I am really excited. really!
We'll be thinking about you. What a pain in the ankle!
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1054
Hi Toots. I'll be around last week of February too and can bring limoncello cream if that would help your recovery...

:drool: and we'll have to ask the High Wenchess if we can have pancakes again. :lol:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#1055
:drool: and we'll have to ask the High Wenchess if we can have pancakes again. :lol:

I have a feeling I'll be treating myself to any and all comfort foods for a little while. so I gotta get a grip NOW.. do the comfort food thing in Jan and Feb. then get a grip again.

okay, so I've been into the cheeseburgers - and had turkey and dressing today at Donut Hole. Cravings are me these days. This week is gonna be get it together week for me. Monday here we come...
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1056
I was very bad last night because we had dinner at a friend's house and I ate way too much and gained back everything I lost last week. But I took a walk this morning (about 1.5 miles) and ate light today to try to make up some of it. So, I'm back to square one. Oh well...
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#1057
Husband is out of town, so it makes it easier.

Breakfast:
2 Egg-Beaters with one piece of 2% sliced cheese - 105 calories
Coffee - 0 calories

Lunch:
1 Boca Burger - 90 calories
Pickles - 0 calories
Ketchup - 25 calories
Beans: 50 calories

Dinner:
Grilled chicken - 200 calories
Beans - 50 calories

Snacks:
One string cheese - 50 calories
1 6 oz. glass of wine - 150 calories

Total: 720 calories
picky
#1058
Husband is out of town, so it makes it easier.

Breakfast:
2 Egg-Beaters with one piece of 2% sliced cheese - 105 calories
Coffee - 0 calories

Lunch:
1 Boca Burger - 90 calories
Pickles - 0 calories
Ketchup - 25 calories
Beans: 50 calories

Dinner:
Grilled chicken - 200 calories
Beans - 50 calories

Snacks:
One string cheese - 50 calories
1 6 oz. glass of wine - 150 calories

Total: 720 calories

Beach Runner, stop that immediately! It doesn't help you lose weight to go on a crash diet like that. What happens is that your body thinks it's starving so it slows down its metabolism to accomodate. If you keep up a week of less than 1000 calories a day, your body will start thinking that's normal so you've defeated the purpose of quick weight loss.

It's healthier to eat at least 1000 calories, drink plenty of water, and step up the exercise a bit. The weight will come off at a good rate that way.
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#1059
Beach Runner, stop that immediately! It doesn't help you lose weight to go on a crash diet like that. What happens is that your body thinks it's starving so it slows down its metabolism to accomodate. If you keep up a week of less than 1000 calories a day, your body will start thinking that's normal so you've defeated the purpose of quick weight loss.

It's healthier to eat at least 1000 calories, drink plenty of water, and step up the exercise a bit. The weight will come off at a good rate that way.
So should I have two more glasses of wine? :lol:
30A Skunkape avatar
Skunky
#1060
So should I have two more glasses of wine? :lol:

:lol:
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#1061
Well, hubby will be out of town a lot. It helps my diet.

BTW when he was in Paris last week, someone started knocking on my front door at 5 AM. I called 911. The police didn't find anyone. But it wasn't just a nightmare I had -- Pepper was the first to hear the knocking and woke me up. It took the police 15 minutes to get here. If it had been a home invasion, I would have been dead by the time the police got here. I had hidden the guns for reasons I won't explain but forgot where I hidden them! I found them yesterday. So if Pepper and I hear noises again, I'll be armed. I can't get sued if I shoot an intruder because every entrance to our house has a sign stating, "Owner has gun and will shoot intruders." Our lawyer says that this will cover me against legal repercussion if I have to shoot a home invader. Last time we had a home invader, I had no guns.

So maybe the two extra glasses of wine will calm my anxiety about being alone. BTW we have a burglar alarm that automatically calls the cops if it goes off, but if it takes the cops 15 minutes to get here, I'd be dead before they get here, so the alarm is worthless.

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picky
#1062
Well, hubby will be out of town a lot. It helped my diet.

BTW when he was in Paris last week, someone started knocking on my front door at 5 AM. I called 911. The police didn't find anyone. But it wasn't just a nightmare I had -- Pepper was the first to hear the knocking and woke me up. It took the police 15 minutes to get here. If it had been a home invasion, I would have been dead by the time the police got here. I had hidden the guns for reasons I won't explain but forgot where I hidden them! I found them yesterday. So if Pepper and I hear noises again, I'll be armed. I can't get sued if I shoot an intruder because every entrance to our house has a sign stating, "Owner has gun and will shoot intruders." Our lawyer says that this will cover me against legal repercussion if I have to shoot a home invader. Last time we had a home invader, I had no guns.

So maybe the two extra glasses of wine will calm my anxiety about being alone. BTW we have a burglar alarm that automatically calls the cops if it goes off, but if it takes the cops 15 minutes to get here, I'd be dead before they get here, so the alarm is worthless.


BR, wouldn't it more sensible to stay somewhere else (with Pepper of course) while your husband is gone, if it makes you that anxious to be in the house alone? I wouldn't drink the wine to calm down because that's not the way alcohol works. Whatever your mood is when you start drinking--whether it's a good mood, bad mood, tense, giddy, whatever--the alcohol serves to intensify it. BTW, I learned this from a college class my friend's daughter took.
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1063
BR, when I was a single gull living alone (many moons ago), I took some Karate and woman's self defense classes. It came in handy once, sparing the details and I am glad I took it. There a few simple moves even the lightest of woman can make that can seriously incapacitate someone.
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#1064
BR, wouldn't it more sensible to stay somewhere else (with Pepper of course) while your husband is gone, if it makes you that anxious to be in the house alone? I wouldn't drink the wine to calm down because that's not the way alcohol works. Whatever your mood is when you start drinking--whether it's a good mood, bad mood, tense, giddy, whatever--the alcohol serves to intensify it. BTW, I learned this from a college class my friend's daughter took.
Thanks for caring. But I don't have anywhere else to stay when he's gone. I don't want to impose on a friend, I have no family members in town, and motels don't take pets. I'm not boarding Pepper.

So it's me protecting me. But the good news is that I can drop LBS while I am in control of what I eat.
picky
#1065
Thanks for caring. But I don't have anywhere else to stay when he's gone. I don't want to impose on a friend, I have no family members in town, and motels don't take pets. I'm not boarding Pepper.

So it's me protecting me. But the good news is that I can drop LBS while I am in control of what I eat.

BR, how about taking some self-defense classes then? Not only is it good exercise, it's empowering.
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#1066
BR, how about taking some self-defense classes then? Not only is it good exercise, it's empowering.
I have taken classes at a shooting range. And Pepper is very protective and strong -- she defies the image of a wussy standard poodle with pom-poms.

Don't worry, Mermy. I be otay.
picky
#1067
I have taken classes at a shooting range. And Pepper is very protective and strong -- she defies the image of a wussy standard poodle with pom-poms.

Don't worry, Mermy. I be otay.


If you're sure about that, treat yourself to another glass of wine. :wub:
SoWal Insider
#1068
I have taken classes at a shooting range. And Pepper is very protective and strong -- she defies the image of a wussy standard poodle with pom-poms.

Don't worry, Mermy. I be otay.
Just do what I do when Mr. johnrudy is out of town, I leave a few lights on around the house. Believe me, I'm not worried about the energy usage. In my mind, burglars go somewhere else. I can actually get some sleep too.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#1069
Is it Monday so soon again?:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#1070
Just do what I do when Mr. johnrudy is out of town, I leave a few lights on around the house. Believe me, I'm not worried about the energy usage. In my mind, burglars go somewhere else. I can actually get some sleep too.

I had what the men called an "Old ladies light" installed right next to my bed when my house was built that lights up the backyard. :lol:
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1071
Husband is out of town, so it makes it easier.

Breakfast:
2 Egg-Beaters with one piece of 2% sliced cheese - 105 calories
Coffee - 0 calories

Lunch:
1 Boca Burger - 90 calories
Pickles - 0 calories
Ketchup - 25 calories
Beans: 50 calories

Dinner:
Grilled chicken - 200 calories
Beans - 50 calories


:clap_1: Beach runner. Impressive.

Snacks:
One string cheese - 50 calories
1 6 oz. glass of wine - 150 calories

Total: 720 calories

Wow, BeachRunner. I'm very impressed!
iwishiwasthere avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1072
Well, 1 pound this week which isn't so bad since I was awful Friday. Went to a new restaurant, Tin Angel, and had it all...amazing pesto and brie pizza appetizer, wine and dessert. No funn for this week....I will be strong, I will be strong!
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1073
I gained 2.5 pounds since last Monday mostly because of my recent Saturday night dinner out. But, I walked 1.5 miles on Friday, Sunday, and this morning. As I mentioned on an earlier thread, walking 1 mile is about 100 calories and if you exercise off 100 calories each day without taking in more calories it's about a 10 pound loss by the end of a year.

Also, I walk listening to my iPod and I found some great free download of lectures from Stanford. So far, I've listened to one about memory and aging (very interesting and optimistic -- older people have some advantages in terms of memory and emotion over younger people), one on 7 great philosphers and "the good life" (interesting if you want a quick overview of the messages of each of these philosphers -- plato, aristotle), stress, and I'm listening to one now about aging/divorce/caretaking (only listened to 1.5 minutes so far).

I got them for free off of iTunes by searching Stanford downloads. Some speakers are better than others, but I like the ones by a woman named Carstensen. Some are about health, some about history, some about special topics -- it makes my walk go by quite nicely. You can also get the entire download of huckleberry finn which I downloaded but can't bring myself to listening to it yet. I'm more of a "special topics" iPod listener.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#1074
:lol:

Wow, BeachRunner. I'm very impressed!

Both of you...:nono1: . DO not encourage this! BR...Nichole Richie called and wants her special diet back.
Beach Crazy avatar
cracker
#1075
Is it Monday so soon again?:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:


Yup:biggrin:

2.5 pounds of ugly fat down the drain!!!!!:clap_1:
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#1076
Both of you...:nono1: . DO not encourage this! BR...Nichole Richie called and wants her special diet back.

You're right that as a regular diet, that day has too few calories. But it also sounded like a reasonable way to eat for a few days to take off some excess calories from some excess eating. 700-800 calories a day for the long-term are too few. I think it's supposed to be about 1200 calories plus some exercise. But I am impressed with the discipline it takes to get through a day like that!

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