SoWell on Sowal

SoWal Guide

Jul 24, '06 · 1:04 PM75,473

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..

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Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Sep 13, '06 · 10:57 AM#652

public announcement:

as of this moment I have lost a total of 7 pounds.

thank you for your attention to this matter.

Beach Fanatic

Sep 13, '06 · 11:21 AM#653

public announcement:

as of this moment I have lost a total of 7 pounds.

thank you for your attention to this matter.

WAY TO GO!!:clap_1: :clap_1:
Those clothes must be feeling a little loose....love when that happens. Thanks for the inspiration!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 13, '06 · 11:55 AM#654

Please teach me to multi task. I want to drink wine AND lose weight too!!!!

:clap_1: Fantastic!!!

How does this work? I think the drink wine & lose weight diet sounds like one I could actually stick to.

And Congrats to Tootsie! And all of you gulls that are losing weight.

Beach Fanatic

Sep 14, '06 · 5:41 AM#655

So bad yesterday....cheesburger, crunchy onion rings, bag of cheezits, and reeses peanut butter cups

. What on earth was I thinking???? Should have just had wine.

This is a new day.....no junk, good healthy food. I do so want a high metabolism!

SoWal GuideAuthor

Sep 14, '06 · 6:27 AM#656

So bad yesterday....cheesburger, crunchy onion rings, bag of cheezits, and reeses peanut butter cups . What on earth was I thinking???? Should have just had wine.

This is a new day.....no junk, good healthy food. I do so want a high metabolism!

iwish: sometimes you just gotta eat a cheeseburger... with fries, with no regret.

how is your diet going other than yesterday? when we first started this thread, it took me weeks to finally be motivated enough to take the first steps in changing the way I eat. and everyone on this thread has been inspirational to me, and helped me make those steps. you'll get there too.

stay in the game girlfriend.

SoWal Expert

Sep 14, '06 · 7:48 AM#657

So bad yesterday....cheesburger, crunchy onion rings, bag of cheezits, and reeses peanut butter cups . What on earth was I thinking???? Should have just had wine.

This is a new day.....no junk, good healthy food. I do so want a high metabolism!

Awwwww, honey, we've all had those days! Me probably more than anyone else. Like you say, today's a new day, just put it behind you and move on. You'll be fine!!

SoWal Expert

Sep 14, '06 · 2:11 PM#658

I made a little friendly wager with two co-workers today to see who can lose the most weight by Nov. 15. Now, tell me WHY I did this!! :bang:

They're on low carb, so they will be eating CHEESE in front of me, along with sour cream, gravy and fat laden salad dressings. This could get ugly!

But, maybe it'll help me keep on track. I now have three places I have to "report", so SURELY I will be able to stay focused........ :idontno:

Of course, a trip to Cajun country this weekend will be tough!! Pray for me.

Beach Fanatic

Sep 15, '06 · 6:35 PM#659

You know, kickball is good exercise...

Beach Fanatic

Sep 15, '06 · 6:51 PM#660

iwish: sometimes you just gotta eat a cheeseburger... with fries, with no regret.

how is your diet going other than yesterday? when we first started this thread, it took me weeks to finally be motivated enough to take the first steps in changing the way I eat. and everyone on this thread has been inspirational to me, and helped me make those steps. you'll get there too.

stay in the game girlfriend.

Thanks for the encouragement... I see to have a little more control. It has been a ridiculously, busy week which means I do not cook and eat whatever doesn't crawl away.

Plan on being extra good this weekend. The weather here is beautiful, so I might walk or ride my bike. Need to find a way to make the exercise thing a regular part of each day, but I am such a slug. I only want to sweat on the beach or when spending quality time with my husband :wub:

SoWal Insider

Sep 15, '06 · 8:26 PM#661

You know, kickball is good exercise...

How much beer does kickball allow? Just for clarification.

SoWal Expert

Sep 15, '06 · 9:00 PM#662

SoWal GuideAuthor

Sep 15, '06 · 9:29 PM#663

Thanks for the encouragement... I see to have a little more control. It has been a ridiculously, busy week which means I do not cook and eat whatever doesn't crawl away.

Plan on being extra good this weekend. The weather here is beautiful, so I might walk or ride my bike. Need to find a way to make the exercise thing a regular part of each day, but I am such a slug. I only want to sweat on the beach or when spending quality time with my husband

being a slug is so easy to do. especially when you are working. especially if you are a teacher... that is very challenging work every day. you can't just go take a break and chat on sowal in the middle of class...

I haven't done well with the exercise this week. but I know this is key. and I'll get back on it this coming week. I've eaten decently, but not as well as I should (I have eaten out more than usual). Water intake is pretty good.

Ride your bike! I think I will too!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 15, '06 · 9:56 PM#664

I love it!!!!!!

Beach Fanatic

Sep 16, '06 · 5:36 AM#665

I fell of the health wagon, too, for about 3 days, not horribly, but enough to say tsk tsk. But, I'm back on today and hope to lose another 1-2 lbs over the next week. I may even start walking to work or walking on the treadmill. Like Tootsie says, it can be tough to exercise while working (and taking care of kids, etc.) but people lately keep reminding us to take care of ourselves, too. So, I'm going to try harder to take that to heart! Actually, I take pretty good care of myself in many ways -- going to SoWal being one of my favorites -- but I have to work that "take care of yourself" more into day-to-day life.

SoWal GuideAuthor

Sep 16, '06 · 7:04 AM#666

I fell of the health wagon, too, for about 3 days, not horribly, but enough to say tsk tsk. But, I'm back on today and hope to lose another 1-2 lbs over the next week. I may even start walking to work or walking on the treadmill. Like Tootsie says, it can be tough to exercise while working (and taking care of kids, etc.) but people lately keep reminding us to take care of ourselves, too. So, I'm going to try harder to take that to heart! Actually, I take pretty good care of myself in many ways -- going to SoWal being one of my favorites -- but I have to work that "take care of yourself" more into day-to-day life.

I'm reading a book called Body for Life for Women. It's rather direct and no-nonsense and lays out a good basic program integrating Mind, Mouth and Muscle (MMM).

Mind: finding motivation to take care of yourself.
Mouth: eating plan, not dieting
Muscle: training/exercise

Body for Life for Women Pledge:
I will give to myelf as I give to others
I will value my health as I value the health of my loved ones
I won't ask, "should I or shouldn't I" about matters of self care
I will just do it
I humbly accept that I must work to be the best me I can be
I will choose to work for myself, rather than abandon myself
I will embrace adversity as an opportunity to test my mental and physical strength

just something to think about as we strive to find and keep the motivation...

SoWal Expert

Sep 16, '06 · 7:12 AM#667

I'm reading a book called Body for Life for Women. It's rather direct and no-nonsense and lays out a good basic program integrating Mind, Mouth and Muscle (MMM).

Mind: finding motivation to take care of yourself.
Mouth: eating plan, not dieting
Muscle: training/exercise

Body for Life for Women Pledge:
I will give to myelf as I give to others
I will value my health as I value the health of my loved ones
I won't ask, "should I or shouldn't I" about matters of self care
I will just do it
I humbly accept that I must work to be the best me I can be
I will choose to work for myself, rather than abandon myself
I will embrace adversity as an opportunity to test my mental and physical strength

just something to think about as we strive to find and keep the motivation...

I wonder if the author stole the title from author, Bill Phillips, or if it is a collaboration. Body for Life, by Bill Phillips is an excellent guide for exercise, and I use his method for lifting weights. I think his diet plan makes since, but it is too difficult for most of us to eat 5 meals a day.

SoWal Insider

Sep 16, '06 · 7:33 AM#668

I wonder if the author stole the title from author, Bill Phillips, or if it is a collaboration. Body for Life, by Bill Phillips is an excellent guide for exercise, and I use his method for lifting weights. I think his diet plan makes since, but it is too difficult for most of us to eat 5 meals a day.

5 meals a day? :wub:

Sounds like a diet I could live on. :clap_1:

But seriously, is this book for hypoglycemics? They usually have to have more smaller meals daily.

SoWal GuideAuthor

Sep 16, '06 · 8:57 AM#669

I wonder if the author stole the title from author, Bill Phillips, or if it is a collaboration. Body for Life, by Bill Phillips is an excellent guide for exercise, and I use his method for lifting weights. I think his diet plan makes since, but it is too difficult for most of us to eat 5 meals a day.

Body for Life for Women is a refinement of the original Body for Life, specific to women, written by Pamela Peeke.

the eating plan is based on 6 meals a day: 3 main meals and 3 snacks. I think this is because of the daily exercise you are suppose to be doing as prescribed in the book.. makes sense. but it also addresses increasing or decreasing food based on your current exercise level, etc.

SoWal Expert

Sep 16, '06 · 9:15 AM#670

5 meals a day? Sounds like a diet I could live on. :clap_1:
But seriously, is this book for hypoglycemics? They usually have to have more smaller meals daily.

No, not for hypoglycemics. The premise of eating 5 meals per day is that your body will have a higher rate of metabolizing if your brain knows that more food is on the way. There are meal ideas in the book, too. Portions are small, and preparation is healthy methods of cooking. There is a balance of protein and carbs, which your body needs when lifting weights and doing aerobic exercise. The book is not a diet book, and doing only the dietary portion of the book will probably not help you much. As we all know, a healthy body is made from a combination of dietary intake, exercise, and environment. ;-)

I have not read [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Body-Life-Women-Physical-Transformation/dp/1579546013/sr=8-2/qid=1158416075/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-6623106-6100608?ie=UTF8&s=books"]Body for Life for Women[/ame], but I can say that [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Body-Life-Mental-Physical-Strength/dp/0060193395/sr=8-1/qid=1158416075/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-6623106-6100608?ie=UTF8&s=books"]Body for Life[/ame], by Bill Phillips is a great guide.

Beach Fanatic

Sep 16, '06 · 7:56 PM#671

How much beer does kickball allow? Just for clarification.

As little or as much. Don't plan on forcing anyone to drink when they get to second base...

SoWal Expert

Sep 17, '06 · 8:47 PM#672

Well, wenches, I can see that your attention has been diverted to whether RO can spell and the theme for Monday, but I've got some serious concerns here! Mainly, just HOW MUCH am I gonna gain from that cheeseburger, gumbo and oh, yeah, I forgot, the shrimp salad stuffed french bread???!!! Weigh in tomorrow! Holy Moly!!

SoWal Insider

Sep 17, '06 · 8:55 PM#673

As little or as much. Don't plan on forcing anyone to drink when they get to second base...

What if they force you to provide them a beer to proceed to third or home?

SoWal GuideAuthor

Sep 18, '06 · 6:48 AM#674

Well, wenches, I can see that your attention has been diverted to whether RO can spell and the theme for Monday, but I've got some serious concerns here! Mainly, just HOW MUCH am I gonna gain from that cheeseburger, gumbo and oh, yeah, I forgot, the shrimp salad stuffed french bread???!!! Weigh in tomorrow! Holy Moly!!

DD: you know what? life is all about eating with gusto, on occasion. and without regret. now, get your ass back on track today or I'm coming over there with my lip stapler. ;-) you know I will do it!!! ;-) :wub:

I weighed in, and although I thought I did well over the last week, there is no weight change. still 7 lb down. I've lost 2 inches in my waist, and one inch in my hips, and one inch in each thigh. this makes me feel motivated to keep it up! and motivation is what I've lacked for quite some time...

thanks to you and all for the inspiration!!!:clap_1:

SoWal Expert

Sep 18, '06 · 7:02 AM#675

DD: you know what? life is all about eating with gusto, on occasion. and without regret. now, get your ass back on track today or I'm coming over there with my lip stapler. ;-) you know I will do it!!! ;-)

I weighed in, and although I thought I did well over the last week, there is no weight change. still 7 lb down. I've lost 2 inches in my waist, and one inch in my hips, and one inch in each thigh. this makes me feel motivated to keep it up! and motivation is what I've lacked for quite some time...

thanks to you and all for the inspiration!!!:clap_1:

I know dear, I'm just worried. You may have to come over here with that stapler--once I start eating, it's tough to get back on track. But I will be fine. Can't weigh til I get to work, so will check in later.

Woohoo!! Look at you, with all those inches gone!!!! Does Kurt still recognize you? This is wonderful!! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: