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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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DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#477
I didn't keep anyone on track. we just said we had to pretend while you were away. (IBD was doing some serious sowell work though and providing lots of inspiration to me and others) I think I thought I was on vacation since you were... actually, I just returned from a seafood eating weekend at Indian Pass. why do we double our alcohol intake whenever leaving town for a break? anyway, ready for yoga tomorrow Cork???


You can go on vacation with me anytime. ;-)
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#478
Goals for today:

Join WW Online.
Eat Healthy
Walk
Water.
Reality.:eek:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#479
Hey IBD!! Only gained 2 lbs. which I'm pretty happy about considering all the good food (ok, some crap too) I ate while I was gone!

Now, I just gotta think about that reunion coming up...IF I decide to go?:idontno:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#480
You girls are doing great!!! I have another friend that joined weight watchers and is down 10 lbs. I have been increasing my water and started taking a good vitamin. I officially started working out today. I am going to try to make it a part of my schedule. I thought I was going to do this earlier but I have not taken the time for ME. I know you gulls will help keep me in line! :wub:

:clap_1: Good for you!! Not that you need to lose weight, but glad you're getting healthier!! Keep us posted!!:biggrin:
CastlesOfSand avatar
Beach Fanatic
#481
You girls are doing great!!! I have another friend that joined weight watchers and is down 10 lbs. I have been increasing my water and started taking a good vitamin. I officially started working out today. I am going to try to make it a part of my schedule. I thought I was going to do this earlier but I have not taken the time for ME. I know you gulls will help keep me in line! :wub:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#482
Now how the heck did this happen? I answered CoS post and mine's posted before hers? Very strange....................:idontno:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#483
Daily report:

Haven't joined WW yet, been busy tonight, but WILL do it.
Bfast: Cheese crackers :bang:
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with lite ranch, green beans
Snack: Roll
Dinner: Grilled pork chop, cantaloupe
Water: Still working on it.
Walk: Just got back
Reality: Sux
InletBchDweller avatar
SoWal Insider
#484
ok i am doing good so far this week. Did have 3 cuba libre's tonight until Pandoras ran out of Bacardi :eek: how can this happen??????

I did hit a canister of emerald dry roasted almonds (they are the best) so I am sure that blew it.

Who else is in on the weigh in Monday Morning??????
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#485
ok i am doing good so far this week. Did have 3 cuba libre's tonight until Pandoras ran out of Bacardi :eek: how can this happen??????

I did hit a canister of emerald dry roasted almonds (they are the best) so I am sure that blew it.

Who else is in on the weigh in Monday Morning??????


:lolabove: me!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#486
Didn't post my goals this morning. They're pretty much the same every day....BUT I have managed since I've been back to get those 2 lbs. off that I gained on vaca. So.....not too bad a start for the week. Been working on portion control this week too.

Today, I had:

Water
Mini Bagel
Strawberries
Brownie Bites
Minestrone soup
Salad
Ground Beef Patty with mushroom gravy


Going for late walk soon.
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#487
Ok, so I've avoided this thread for quite a while, last night I lurked, and today I'm joining. I think all of this support will work.

So, in the short term I'm looking to lose about 10 pounds by Thanksgiving (class reunion is always a good motivation). In the longer term for just good health reasons, I'd like to lose about 15-20 pounds altogether (though 20 is a stretch and probably not needed to just be in the healthy weight-range). I just want to fit in my jeans from 3 years ago comfortably this fall.

My strategy is going to be to just cut back on what I eat in general (portion control); watch calories (probably 300 before lunch, 400 lunch, and 500-600 dinner, with a few 100 calorie snacks in between) to keep at 1500 calories a day or less as a lifestyle change, not just a diet; drink more water; eat more fruits and vegetables; and stop drinking wine at night in general :eek: . I also want to exercise more (though I don't enjoy exercise -- I'm slowly starting some situps and stretches in bed before I get up, some lifting of light weights, and some walking to work or on a treadmill).

Thanks for being an inspiration and for being an interesting thread! Of course, I'll get off my diet for at least one good meal with friends :wub: when I come to SoWal.
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#488
Yippee Paula!! Good for you!!! Glad to have you!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#489
Ok...I bit the bullet and did it...joined WW online! :eek: Thanks for the little nudge, IBD!! Look for me on the WW board....
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#490
Thanks, DD. Has anyone had success with WW online? (I haven't read the 17+ pages on this thread so I may have missed this discussion). I'm tempted to join as well. I think this will be my personal fall project!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#491
Thanks, DD. Has anyone had success with WW online? (I haven't read the 17+ pages on this thread so I may have missed this discussion). I'm tempted to join as well. I think this will be my personal fall project!

It looks pretty interesting...lots of info! But, I can't believe you haven't read ALL 17 Pages of this thread! What the heck ya been doin'?:floor:
Would love to see you over there. IBD convinced me to join. :wub:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#492
Paula - bravo!!! and :welcome:

DD - you are one dedicated biotch. can't believe you already removed those vacation pounds.

and my report for this week:

I've been exercising almost every day. yoga on Tue and Wed. today I had my first pilates session (private - on the reformer machine thing). AND as of this morning, I have lost 5 POUNDS. :clap_1: thank you, thank you... please no standing ovation...

Although I have still not formalized any kind of diet plan, I have really watched portions and tried to make better choices in general. Water intake is up and becoming automatic.

thinking about the WW online. not sure yet. I've tried online diets in the past and it seems like too much computer work. looks like WW offers a lot of good tools and info though...
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#493
Woo Hoo!!! 5 lbs!!!! Good girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#494
Paula - bravo!!! and :welcome:

DD - you are one dedicated biotch. can't believe you already removed those vacation pounds.

and my report for this week:

I've been exercising almost every day. yoga on Tue and Wed. today I had my first pilates session (private - on the reformer machine thing). AND as of this morning, I have lost 5 POUNDS. :clap_1: thank you, thank you... please no standing ovation...

Although I have still not formalized any kind of diet plan, I have really watched portions and tried to make better choices in general. Water intake is up and becoming automatic.

thinking about the WW online. not sure yet. I've tried online diets in the past and it seems like too much computer work. looks like WW offers a lot of good tools and info though...


:clap_1: :clap_1: But don't always weigh- just go by how your clothes fit. My walking taskmaster/friend does a body pump class just about everyday and of course gained 5 pounds, but lost lots of inches. Our scale broke (I know, ha ha it really did) and we didn't replace it- I like not having it. Now I weigh when I am at the clinic- on the dog scale. Arf arf!

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DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#495
had dinner out tonite. ate what i wanted, but watched the portions. i didn't finish any one thing....when before, i coulda scarfed up the whole plate..and i do mean the whole plate! anyhoo, i had salad with bc on the side, roll, steak kebob, and rice. oh, and two glasses of rw. ate reasonably the rest of the day. haven't walked yet, but may still. :idontno:
I'm so proud of all of you girls for sticking with/or joining us! I just know over time, we will be much healthier and leaner! :clap_1:
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#496
had dinner out tonite. ate what i wanted, but watched the portions. i didn't finish any one thing....when before, i coulda scarfed up the whole plate..and i do mean the whole plate! anyhoo, i had salad with bc on the side, roll, steak kebob, and rice. oh, and two glasses of rw. ate reasonably the rest of the day. haven't walked yet, but may still. :idontno:
I'm so proud of all of you girls for sticking with/or joining us! I just know over time, we will be much healthier and leaner! :clap_1:

Wow. That's the real test of commitment -- eating out and watching portions. Congrats!
InletBchDweller avatar
SoWal Insider
#497
Paula - bravo!!! and :welcome:

DD - you are one dedicated biotch. can't believe you already removed those vacation pounds.

and my report for this week:

I've been exercising almost every day. yoga on Tue and Wed. today I had my first pilates session (private - on the reformer machine thing). AND as of this morning, I have lost 5 POUNDS. :clap_1: thank you, thank you... please no standing ovation...

Although I have still not formalized any kind of diet plan, I have really watched portions and tried to make better choices in general. Water intake is up and becoming automatic.

thinking about the WW online. not sure yet. I've tried online diets in the past and it seems like too much computer work. looks like WW offers a lot of good tools and info though...



yea yea yea yea yea for you!!!! Dont it feel great????

I have been doing a sh&%t load of yard work this week. I feel like I was hit by a mack truck...hopefully it will help.

3 more days and then weigh in on Monday!!!! COme on gulls, drink yo water!!!!:biggrin:







Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#498
Weight loss can give one a great measurable feeling, but remember that it isn't the weight which should matter most. What should matter most is the way your pants or shirts fit. Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are converting fat into muscle, you may weigh more, but you will be trimmer and will be burning more calories.

As an overweight friend of mines says, "it ain't rocket science. Eat a balanced meal, reduce portions, and exercise." Breaking habits and creating new habits is the tough part, but once you get past about 45 days, the new habit becomes natural and you will not want to part from the new habit.

I have been on the SoWell plan, too, and haven't lost more than maybe two to three pounds since February, but I am now able to button my pants without having to suck in my stomach, and I often find myself hitching my belt tighter than I did before I started working out regularly. I still need to work greatly on my portion control and balanced meals, and could probably stand a bit more aerobic exercise, but lifting weights 3x a week has been a great start.

Step by step, you will get there (me looking in mirror), but you have to start somewhere. ;-)
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#499
Weight loss can give one a great measurable feeling, but remember that it isn't the weight which should matter most. What should matter most is the way your pants or shirts fit. Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are converting fat into muscle, you may weigh more, but you will be trimmer and will be burning more calories.

As an overweight friend of mines says, "it ain't rocket science. Eat a balanced meal, reduce portions, and exercise." Breaking habits and creating new habits is the tough part, but once you get past about 45 days, the new habit becomes natural and you will not want to part from the new habit.

I have been on the SoWell plan, too, and haven't lost more than maybe two to three pounds since February, but I am now able to button my pants without having to suck in my stomach, and I often find myself hitching my belt tighter than I did before I started working out regularly. I still need to work greatly on my portion control and balanced meals, and could probably stand a bit more aerobic exercise, but lifting weights 3x a week has been a great start.

Step by step, you will get there (me looking in mirror), but you have to start somewhere. ;-)

So true. Too bad we're such habitual creatures! I'm workin' on it too though! Wish I hadn't taken that little detour now, I feel like I gotta start the "45 days" all over again!!
I've gotta step up the exercise--no way around it. My dinner friend last night told me she's gettin' a new treadmill, so she's giving me her old one. No weather excuses now!!
Want to do weight training too, but am reluctant to join a gym..anyone have a bowflex they wanna get rid of?:biggrin:
Teresa avatar
SoWal GuideAuthor
#500
I have been on the SoWell plan, too, and haven't lost more than maybe two to three pounds since February, but I am now able to button my pants without having to suck in my stomach, and I often find myself hitching my belt tighter than I did before I started working out regularly. I still need to work greatly on my portion control and balanced meals, and could probably stand a bit more aerobic exercise, but lifting weights 3x a week has been a great start.


:clap_1: way to go Joseph!

you are so right about the scale. I've been watching the scale for the last 6 weeks and it didn't budge, but my jeans definitely had more room in them. I knew something good was happening. finally the scales registered 5 pounds loss (and so now I feel like I have a good start and more movitated). the exercise is making a difference for me, along with portion control and healthier food choices.
Paula avatar
Beach Fanatic
#501
Just a note that so far this SoWell on SoWal is working for me. I am watching what I eat (haven't exercised yet other than I'm redoing much of our house and I hear that kind of physical work counts as exericse) and in part I'm watching what I eat because of this board. Talking about watching what we eat online keeps it "conscious" and not so easy to fall off track. So, thanks. And I already lost the weight I gained from being in Italy and SoWal (e.g. from that Tuesday lunch and that cheese dip that I couldn't stop eating that you bought us Tootsie). Now, more to lose... class reunion, class reunion, class reunion in November (and of course just for the health of it).

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