What is everyone having for dinner? I'm making tilapia filets with quinoa.I had a sandwich, some grapes, and I’m trying to drink some water. How has everyone’s activity been today? I haven’t walked as much as I need to, but I’m doing my best :zzz:
I was not very active. I have chronic pain and it's bad today. I did some stretches, but that was all.I can understand that, I’m in the same boat. Hope you feel better ^.^
I'll get some exercise tomorrow since I'm going out for a while.
What is everyone having for dinner? I'm making tilapia filets with quinoa.
I had a sandwich, some grapes, and I’m trying to drink some water. How has everyone’s activity been today? I haven’t walked as much as I need to, but I’m doing my best :zzz:
Does anyone use a fitness app or tracker? I use a Fitbit and the Fitbit app. I just started using the app seriously to count calories.
Does anyone use a fitness app or tracker? I use a Fitbit and the Fitbit app. I just started using the app seriously to count calories.I use MyFitnessPal. Using it along with actually weighing and measuring my food with a scale and measuring cups/spoons has really helped for me.
I can't cook (executive function, yay me) so in London I was eating a lot of processed food as well.I can definitely relate to that. I had a horrible time at school with hardly any means of getting off campus, so I ate way too much processed food. Trying to get myself on a better track now that I'm at home. :awake:
Well, I am doing a terrible job.We have slip-ups, it happens. You’re doing the best that you can under stress.
I'm a stress eater and under some big stress right now, so I bought ice cream with all the fixin's and a whole cheesecake. I ate two pieces of cheesecake already. I live alone and hate wasting food so... I'll be eating all of it.
Go me.
Well, I am doing a terrible job.
I'm a stress eater and under some big stress right now, so I bought ice cream with all the fixin's and a whole cheesecake. I ate two pieces of cheesecake already. I live alone and hate wasting food so... I'll be eating all of it.
Go me.
I'm trying really hard to watch my calories and portion sizes but I'm already hungry and I ate lunch a couple of hours ago.I have such a bad time with portion control; I was really gonna eat a meal made for three by myself last night :(
Ponyfan
I'm trying really hard to watch my calories and portion sizes but I'm already hungry and I ate lunch a couple of hours ago.I have such a bad time with portion control; I was really gonna eat a meal made for three by myself last night :(
Ponyfan
I had cereal yesterday for breakfast and was surprised how small a serving looked in the bowl. I usually fill the bowl up to the top even though I'm not a big fan of cereal.That's good; I tried to have a healthier, non-fried portion of chicken today :lookround:
Today I had a 6 in Subway sandwich for lunch even though I really wanted a Footlong.
Ponyfan
A food scale and measuring cups/spoons are so important if you are trying to watch what you eat, especially with calorie dense things like oils/butter, pasta/rice, meat/cheese & nuts. It can be very difficult to eye these things especially if you aren’t used to portion control and you could be adding hundreds more calories more than you think you are eating. For example, photos like in this article (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.insider.com/same-dishes-with-less-calories-photos-2018-4%3famp) always shock me because they don’t look that different on the plate but there is such a large calorie difference.
A food scale and measuring cups/spoons are so important if you are trying to watch what you eat, especially with calorie dense things like oils/butter, pasta/rice, meat/cheese & nuts. It can be very difficult to eye these things especially if you aren’t used to portion control and you could be adding hundreds more calories more than you think you are eating. For example, photos like in this article (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.insider.com/same-dishes-with-less-calories-photos-2018-4%3famp) always shock me because they don’t look that different on the plate but there is such a large calorie difference.
Oh wow, this was really insightful, thanks for sharing this! I’ve never even thought about cooking without oil….I guess I may have to give it a try. I’ll be honest and say I’ve never counted the olive oil I use for cooking towards my calorie count, so that could be part of what’s holding me back from losing more weight. I also think I’m guilty of eating too much of the healthy fats. I tend to eat a lot of nuts at a time when I break those out.
Does anyone want to share pictures of the meals they’re proud of? It might help us see that there are good, filling meals to eat while watching your weight. :)
This was my lunch for the day: Full disclosure, Imuse a food subscription service. I am NOT this creative on my own haha!
It’s a veggie wrap with vegan chorizo, spinach, avocado creama, all on a spinach wrap. I probably should have skipped the root beer but eh, I had a sweet tooth all day I resisted. :P The whole thing was just under 600 calories!
I think fasting would be bad for me, with my gastroparesis and hypoglycemia. In fact, several years ago when I was regularly going to a gym I found I was actually eating more food. It was very small portions throughout the day, including some meal replacers (Myoplex lite) and I was still losing weight. The big difference was I had a real appetite and got hungry, whereas when I wasn't working out and like now, I eat because I think I should, not necessarily because I'm hungry. I don't get hungry very often. I figure it'd because I'm not burning off the calories.
So with that in mind, I've been eating small portions of lots of things all day instead of two or three bigger meals. My back is still messed up so I can't exercise like I want. Even doing arm curls puts too much strain on my back (my posture is not good). But overall, I'm feeling better. I'm not bloated like usual and my head seems clearer. Still eating emotionally right now though.
I feel like fasting wouldn't be too hard for me, but I keep seeing a bunch of conflicting methods of safely doing it :huh:Warning! Intermittent Fasting Is NOT for Everyone and you must seek your Doctor's Advice Before Starting.
I think fasting would be bad for me, with my gastroparesis and hypoglycemia. In fact, several years ago when I was regularly going to a gym I found I was actually eating more food. It was very small portions throughout the day, including some meal replacers (Myoplex lite) and I was still losing weight. The big difference was I had a real appetite and got hungry, whereas when I wasn't working out and like now, I eat because I think I should, not necessarily because I'm hungry. I don't get hungry very often. I figure it'd because I'm not burning off the calories.
So with that in mind, I've been eating small portions of lots of things all day instead of two or three bigger meals. My back is still messed up so I can't exercise like I want. Even doing arm curls puts too much strain on my back (my posture is not good). But overall, I'm feeling better. I'm not bloated like usual and my head seems clearer. Still eating emotionally right now though.
BlackCurtains what if you tried Physical Therapy for your back so you can get back to normal and not hurt all the time? My moms Physical Therapist said to me, "If it hurts Use it!" I'm now signing up for Physical Therapy Also...
If you are wanting to cut down on soda, I have a tip. It only works if you drink from the can though because you can cheat by using ice. Anyway, allow yourself a certain number a day and only put those in the fridge. I drink two sodas a day, so there is only ever two cold and ready to drink. Before going to bed, I stick another two in for the next day.I find it best to just not have it in the house, myself, because I know if it's in there I'll eat/drink whatever the thing I'm trying to moderate is. No self control. I now replace fizzy drinks with carbonated mineral water. I started with mineral water mixed 1/2 & 1/2 with juice and now have mineral water only, sometimes with a slice of lime or lemon if I'm having a craving.
Also, drinking more water will help too. I bought a couple of these - 32oz water bottles (https://www.amazon.com/Pogo-BPA-Free-Plastic-Water-Bottle/dp/B00WH2NIOO/ref=sxin_14_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d2F0ZXIgYm90dGxl-ac_d_rm_rm_rm&cv_ct_cx=water%2Bbottle&dchild=1&keywords=water%2Bbottle&pd_rd_i=B00WH2NKRO&pd_rd_r=8554625d-b1b4-4ade-aa04-3bf720967aae&pd_rd_w=N6Bti&pd_rd_wg=0sW37&pf_rd_p=c41d1f6c-956c-4fe2-8019-1663b7e1dd23&pf_rd_r=WAQ7X8TEFEJG5S09XMCZ&qid=1632174628&sr=1-1-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&th=1&psc=1) - and love them. Having them really makes me drink more water. I rotate having one in the fridge so I can always have cold water.
I'm giving the My Fitness Pal app a try. I haven't been able to sync it to my Fitbit yet but I don't really mind logging my food in to 2 apps.
My supplement that I'm supposed to use with the Slim Shots arrived today. They were delayed due to the pharmacy being short staffed.
I had blood drawn last week and yesterday my drs office called and said that I needed to meet with the dr today. He told me that my fasting glucose and my A1C levels show that I'm a pre-diabetic. He's concerned but thinks I can get it down to a more normal level by losing weight and watching what I eat. He told me I need to cut back on carbs and sugary beverages. He said Coke Zeroes are okay since they don't have sugar.
I'm already at/over my calorie count for today. I went out to eat after my drs appointment. I'm skipping lunch though so that should save some calories.
My dr also recommended intermittent fasting but due to my work schedule (I usually have to get up at 5:30 am for work) I'm not sure that it's a viable option for me.
I lost a pound this week. :cheer:
Ponyfan
BlackCurtains what if you tried Physical Therapy for your back so you can get back to normal and not hurt all the time? My moms Physical Therapist said to me, "If it hurts Use it!" I'm now signing up for Physical Therapy Also...
I need to find out what is wrong first with an MRI. Then I can see a specialist and they can hook me up with more referrals to other services. I did have PT for my back a couple of years ago and it helped a lot. Sometimes the therapy consisted of an intense massage which was great!
Wow Ponyfan, you are rocking it! Congrats on the weight loss! :)
Starflashbaby, I’m admittedly not the best about tracking my calories consistently through the day, but I try and enter them evoke or after every meal so I don’t forget what I actually ate. Sometimes though I forget and I’m logging everything at the end of my day. Sometimes my parents get annoyed that I keep close tabs on my calorie intake like that, but I’ve let them know I have to do it so I can stay on track. It’s easier for me to overeat if I don’t log it all.
I haven’t lost anymore weight, but I’m not gaining either, so I guess that’s okay. I’m pretty consistently coming in under my calorie goal for the day, so at this point I think I need to work on getting more active, I’ve been pretty bad about exercising lately. I recently got my blood work done and was told every thing was normal and my cholesterol was quote, “excellent” so I’m happy about that! I’m always worried I eat too much sugar and sodium.
I’m also feeling a little more empowered because I found a sugar free soda I really like! The Zevia brand has no artificial sweeteners and no sugar. I did some reading up on it to be safe and it sounds like it’s a pretty neutral drink health wise. It doesn’t offer any nutritional benefit, but there have been no negative effects associated with drinking it, so yay for guilt free soda! Finding a natural sugar alternative I actually like has also inspired me to try some new sugar free recipients. Turns out Stevia is really hard to bake with, but I found a monk fruit blend on Amazon that appears to be mostly natural and has 0 calories, so I’m going to experiment with that and see if I can make some tasty treats I don’t have to feel guilty about. :)
Go Ponyfan :cheer::cheer: :happy: :frolic: I'm so Happy for you BlackCurtains!!! :cheer:
Ah, I'm losing track. I was using My Fitness Pal everyday and then I tapered off. I was also being really good about portion control but that has also waned. I'm not very good at developing new habits.
My back is much better and I can walk around again. I walked my rent check across the street to drop it off and only had to rest for a minute or two before I headed back. Now if I can just remember to walk around my apartment throughout the day and hit my 1000 step goal.
I've been teaching myself resin pouring recently. I have used a UV resin with some success and I have managed to make my own molds that look like they will be awesome. Now I just need to make time to try 2-part resin. Then I can experiment even more!Hey Pokeyonekenobie
I've been teaching myself resin pouring recently. I have used a UV resin with some success and I have managed to make my own molds that look like they will be awesome. Now I just need to make time to try 2-part resin. Then I can experiment even more!Hey Pokeyonekenobie
What is resin pouring? :what:
On the tracking app I'm using it lets you set a weight goal and then tells you how many calories to eat to get there
On the tracking app I'm using it lets you set a weight goal and then tells you how many calories to eat to get there
What app is that? Is it free? I can't deal with all the ads and locked features on My Fitness Pal and don't want to pay for it, so I've been looking at others.
People make lots of things with resin. Some people make jewelry, some people make statues, some people make coasters. There are a bunch of things you can make with it. Epoxy Resin is the most popular, and it comes in 2 parts that you mix together and then you pour it into a mold and let it cure, usually for at least 24 hours. If you don't mix it properly, it won't cure and there's nothing you can do but scrap the piece and start over. If you stir too vigorously or don't pour carefully, you'll end up with bubbles in your piece. When it's done curing you can pop it out of the mold and you have a resin piece. UV Resin requires UV light to set up, so I use a small UV lamp but you can also use sunlight to cure it. The UV lamp makes it set up in a matter of minutes and is commonly used for smaller things like jewelry.
My friend makes jewelry, keychains, and jewelry boxes with her resin. My sister makes tumblers and boxes. I'm going to do "Nerd" crafts. For example, the molds that I made this week are the 16 Pokémon Oreos (I went through 9 packages of Pokémon Oreos to find the best ones to use) and I plan to make the resin Oreos into coasters and try a few other things with them.
You can find videos on how to do it on YouTube (that's what I've been watching a TON of). I prepped my molds tonight. If I can find the time I want to try pouring resin into the molds tomorrow after work.
Starflashbaby, I know you asked for an update on baking with the Monk Fruit blend I got from Amazon. I whipped up a batch of vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies last night and it seems like it’s a great replacement for sugar!
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The recipe DID have Molasses in it, so I think I need to try another batch of just regular chocolate chip cookies to make sure the monk fruit blend is adding the sweetness and not the molasses. ;) Still, I’m extremely pleased with how this batch of cookies turned out, my mom tried one and said she thought it was even sweeter than a “normal” cookie! You can substitute it cup for cup unlike stevia, and the texture of the cookies were not impacted by the substitute. The only weird thing I noticed is the brown sugar blend has a….cold? Aftertaste? I don’t exactly know how to describe it, it’s minty…but with no mint flavor. Once blended with all the other ingredients though the aftertaste isn’t nearly as strong.
People make lots of things with resin. Some people make jewelry, some people make statues, some people make coasters. There are a bunch of things you can make with it. Epoxy Resin is the most popular, and it comes in 2 parts that you mix together and then you pour it into a mold and let it cure, usually for at least 24 hours. If you don't mix it properly, it won't cure and there's nothing you can do but scrap the piece and start over. If you stir too vigorously or don't pour carefully, you'll end up with bubbles in your piece. When it's done curing you can pop it out of the mold and you have a resin piece. UV Resin requires UV light to set up, so I use a small UV lamp but you can also use sunlight to cure it. The UV lamp makes it set up in a matter of minutes and is commonly used for smaller things like jewelry.
My friend makes jewelry, keychains, and jewelry boxes with her resin. My sister makes tumblers and boxes. I'm going to do "Nerd" crafts. For example, the molds that I made this week are the 16 Pokémon Oreos (I went through 9 packages of Pokémon Oreos to find the best ones to use) and I plan to make the resin Oreos into coasters and try a few other things with them.
You can find videos on how to do it on YouTube (that's what I've been watching a TON of). I prepped my molds tonight. If I can find the time I want to try pouring resin into the molds tomorrow after work.
Is it like Aves Apoxie sculpt? Sounds Fun!!
It's called My Net Diary (it has a picture of a green apple with a measuring tape around it) and I just use the free version. There is a version you can pay for but the free one works for what I need it to do.
People make lots of things with resin. Some people make jewelry, some people make statues, some people make coasters. There are a bunch of things you can make with it. Epoxy Resin is the most popular, and it comes in 2 parts that you mix together and then you pour it into a mold and let it cure, usually for at least 24 hours. If you don't mix it properly, it won't cure and there's nothing you can do but scrap the piece and start over. If you stir too vigorously or don't pour carefully, you'll end up with bubbles in your piece. When it's done curing you can pop it out of the mold and you have a resin piece. UV Resin requires UV light to set up, so I use a small UV lamp but you can also use sunlight to cure it. The UV lamp makes it set up in a matter of minutes and is commonly used for smaller things like jewelry.
My friend makes jewelry, keychains, and jewelry boxes with her resin. My sister makes tumblers and boxes. I'm going to do "Nerd" crafts. For example, the molds that I made this week are the 16 Pokémon Oreos (I went through 9 packages of Pokémon Oreos to find the best ones to use) and I plan to make the resin Oreos into coasters and try a few other things with them.
You can find videos on how to do it on YouTube (that's what I've been watching a TON of). I prepped my molds tonight. If I can find the time I want to try pouring resin into the molds tomorrow after work.
Is it like Aves Apoxie sculpt? Sounds Fun!!
Not quite. According to the internet Apoxie Sculpt is like a mix between clay and resin. The resin that I'm playing with starts out as a liquid and has to be poured into a mold. You can't really mold it on its own. The resin is also affected by temperature and humidity so since it's been raining I haven't wanted to do too much with it just yet. Maybe later in the week I'll get a chance to try something.
I lost another 2 pounds. :cheer: I'm down 9 pounds in 8 weeks.
I need to get back to tracking more faithfully than I have been lately. Even when I don't use an app to track I try to watch my portion sizes and kind of track it in my head. I'm using the free version of My Fitness Pal right now but My Net Diary sounds like a good app too.
Ponyfan
I gained a pound this week. It's the first time I've gained since I started dieting and taking the Slim Shots. I'm sure I can lose it again though.
Ponyfan
Does anyone here enjoy virtual races? I participate in them fairly frequently myself….the reason I ask is because I got maybe the most targeted ad I’ve ever gotten in my life on Instagram. It’s a My Little Pony virtual race! You get cutie mark pins along the way and a finishers medal at the end. Looks like there are two different challenges with two different sets of prizes. Thought I’d share it here too if anyone wants a pony themed incentive to get walking! :)
https://www.virtualrunningclub.com/events/my-little-pony-challenge/ (https://www.virtualrunningclub.com/events/my-little-pony-challenge/)
Well, now I don't know what is going on with my scale. Unless I have actually lost 20lbs it's way off. I tried to recalibrate it because I had to move it yesterday so I could mop the floor. Maybe I did it wrong or it needs new batteries.
The 27th I go to my doc to get weighed.
In other news, I'm doing great when it comes to cleaning my place. Inspections start tomorrow. I feel confident :)
I've implemented "Active Anime Time" this week at work with a couple of my co-workers. We turn on Haikyu (it's about a volleyball team and quite entertaining) in the gym and watch 1 episode while we exercise, stretch, or relax our minds (depending on what is needed) and there is no judgement. Just an entertaining 22 minute cartoon and working out whatever we need to work out. When we finish Haikyu (which is about 60 episodes so far on DVD) we will discuss if we want to continue with a new show or if it will just be me continuing. I've already decided that this is a productive way to spend my lunch break and it frees up my evenings to do other things instead of exercise (unless I feel like doing more).
:cheer: You STILL lost 3 pounds! Yay for you! :cheer:
Celebrate the little victories, too, you guys! Each of us is working at our own rate and getting results so that's awesome!
If you have a setback, take it for what it is, a setback. It is temporary and won't be permanent unless you let it be.
I've implemented "Active Anime Time" this week at work with a couple of my co-workers. We turn on Haikyu (it's about a volleyball team and quite entertaining) in the gym and watch 1 episode while we exercise, stretch, or relax our minds (depending on what is needed) and there is no judgement. Just an entertaining 22 minute cartoon and working out whatever we need to work out. When we finish Haikyu (which is about 60 episodes so far on DVD) we will discuss if we want to continue with a new show or if it will just be me continuing. I've already decided that this is a productive way to spend my lunch break and it frees up my evenings to do other things instead of exercise (unless I feel like doing more).
Congrats you two :D I'm back on Slim Fast and eating once a day. I'm also back on one soda a day and all I have is Sprite, which is better than Dr. Pepper. I missed my monthly weigh in due to being sick so I don't know if I gained or lost (I probably gained).
How is the Slim fast going? I hope its going well!
My third Goal (I'm doing this in-between the 2nd goal) I'm working on Restoring my 4Speed I have him apart and the hair out now I just have to get brave and work with that apoxie Sculpt I MUST BE BRAVE or HE WILL HAVE NO EAR TIP!!! Maybe that will Work mentally.. I'll just have to pop that stuff open and dig in!
I've decided to try intermittent fasting. Yesterday, I had coffee, a smoothie and for dinner I had a tilapia filet and some green beans. So today I haven't eaten anything. I'm going to try to get through the night. My blood sugar must be good because I don't feel lightheaded and don't have hunger pangs. I'll definitely eat tomorrow, a smoothie for breakfast.
I've decided to try intermittent fasting. Yesterday, I had coffee, a smoothie and for dinner I had a tilapia filet and some green beans. So today I haven't eaten anything. I'm going to try to get through the night. My blood sugar must be good because I don't feel lightheaded and don't have hunger pangs. I'll definitely eat tomorrow, a smoothie for breakfast.
My dad is a huge believer in intermittent fasting, and I do think it works for him. He is by far the slimmest person in our family! :P I did it for a while when I was on the overnight shift and I also lost some weight then. If you can find a fasting schedule that works for you it’s a pretty good weight loss tool!
I’ve been doing an okay job of maintaining my weight. I weight in consistently at 170.something every day, but I was hoping to stay just a little under that. I guess I could put myself back on weight loss mode again in LoseIt so that can lose another 5 pounds or so? That way if I do gain a couple pounds from overeating I don’t feel as bad lol!
As far as my goal of walking 100 miles a month for the MLP virtual race I’ve stayed on track or that! I just got my first 3 pins in the mail today, and I’m set to hit the 400 mile mark this week, so I’m actually somewhat ahead of schedule. I’m glad though because is going to be harder to get out and walk now that it will be 90 - 100 degrees everyday….
It's been a little over a week since I started eating this way and I feel great :biggrin: I can tell I've lost more weight. I have more energy and my stomach doesn't hurt :cheer:
Plus I finished my sister's pony and have an idea for a new one that's going to be really neat.
Thank you so much :lovey:
I've lost 11 pounds this month so far! :cheer: I'm feeling much better since eating this way. I have less headaches, less problems with my stomach and I'm sleeping better too.
Congrats to everyone that is making progress on their goals. :cheer:
Real life has been hitting hard lately so I haven't been keeping up with this thread like I should have. I've lost 17 pounds since I started taking Slim Shots.
Ponyfan
I'm frustrated with trying to lose weight. It was going good for a bit but it's gotten weird. Does anyone else gain a pound while they sleep? I weigh myself before I go to bed (hours after eating anything) and when I weigh myself in the morning, I have GAINED a pound. What the heck? It's also slightly frustrating that my doctor is going to comment on the gains (if I can't get it off before my physical in September) even though I am still in a smaller size. I hate that he's only judging my health on my weight, not on the fact that I'm still down 4 pants sizes. I know that muscle is more condensed than fat, which is why I can be smaller and still weigh the same (or more) but it's all just very annoying. :pullhair:
I'm frustrated with trying to lose weight. It was going good for a bit but it's gotten weird. Does anyone else gain a pound while they sleep? I weigh myself before I go to bed (hours after eating anything) and when I weigh myself in the morning, I have GAINED a pound. What the heck? It's also slightly frustrating that my doctor is going to comment on the gains (if I can't get it off before my physical in September) even though I am still in a smaller size. I hate that he's only judging my health on my weight, not on the fact that I'm still down 4 pants sizes. I know that muscle is more condensed than fat, which is why I can be smaller and still weigh the same (or more) but it's all just very annoying. :pullhair:
I'm frustrated with trying to lose weight. It was going good for a bit but it's gotten weird. Does anyone else gain a pound while they sleep? I weigh myself before I go to bed (hours after eating anything) and when I weigh myself in the morning, I have GAINED a pound. What the heck? It's also slightly frustrating that my doctor is going to comment on the gains (if I can't get it off before my physical in September) even though I am still in a smaller size. I hate that he's only judging my health on my weight, not on the fact that I'm still down 4 pants sizes. I know that muscle is more condensed than fat, which is why I can be smaller and still weigh the same (or more) but it's all just very annoying. :pullhair:
I'm frustrated with trying to lose weight. It was going good for a bit but it's gotten weird. Does anyone else gain a pound while they sleep? I weigh myself before I go to bed (hours after eating anything) and when I weigh myself in the morning, I have GAINED a pound. What the heck? It's also slightly frustrating that my doctor is going to comment on the gains (if I can't get it off before my physical in September) even though I am still in a smaller size. I hate that he's only judging my health on my weight, not on the fact that I'm still down 4 pants sizes. I know that muscle is more condensed than fat, which is why I can be smaller and still weigh the same (or more) but it's all just very annoying. :pullhair:
I think I might gain overnight too. I tend to weigh myself a few hours after I’ve woken up because I was finding that if weighed myself exactly when I woke up I was coming in a pound or so heavier. Weird!
My old doctor used to pester me about my weight too. She retired and did finally give me credit for losing some weight, but there was one time she actually made me cry because the way she worded her concern was so harsh. :( It made me mad too because she wasn’t exactly slim! I thought she’d understand my struggle. All my blood work was always normal.
I seem to be stuck at around 168/167 pounds right now. My goal is just 165 but it’s still frustrating. I’ve been coming in significantly under my calorie budget most days so I’m not sure why nothing is coming off. Some days I’ll randomly come in really close to my goal but the next day it’s right back on. I think I need to start going back to the gym.
I'm not managing 300 crunches a day. :nope: My stomach hurts too much once I hit about a hundred. And I haven't remembered to do them every day yet. So maybe my goal is to eventually manage 300.don't do it till your stomach Hurts really bad... it really good that your working out... I'm not trying to tell you to do less... I'm just saying do what your body can handle when you start to feel the stretch do 5 or 10 more. Your doing a Fantastic Job :cheer:!!!!
I'm not on any meds so I know that's not the issue. It may just be that I need to change what I'm eating and focus more on proteins. I have been tracking my food and it seems like days with more protein I actually do manage to lose a little weight. I haven't ruled out an allergy but I am going to try and up my protein a bit and see if that helps anything.
300 crunches a day Pokeyonekenobie?! You’re crazy, I struggle with even doing like, 20! :P Even if you’re “only” getting 100 a day in that’s still a really good workout!
I’m still sort of stuck, but tentatively I may have lost one pound. I see last time I posted I was stuck between 168 and 167 pounds, but now I seem to swing between 167 and 166 depending on the day. I finally decided to cut my calorie budget in Lose it… it was clear it was too high if I wasn’t losing after about a month of always coming in at or under my goal. When I was in the mode for maintaining my weight I had started gaining, so their calculation on calorie budget clearly isn’t perfect.
Even though my weight loss is going slow, I’ve set some additional goals besides just cutting calories that I think will help. Since I have lost about 25 pounds from where I started, it makes sense these last few pounds may be harder to shed!
-Eat more protein. From what I’ve been reading balancing your macronutrients is also important for weight loss. In general, I can see I’m eating way more carbs and fat than I am protein dense foods, so I am going to start being mindful of that. I read that for weight loss you should aim to eat your body weight in protein grams per day!! I’m WAY below that, so right now my goal is to at least balance my macronutrients to be close to a 33/33/34% split each day
-Do more strength training. This one is somewhat counter intuitive since muscle mass can add weight, but my body fat % is so high that I know I need to start working on this. I’ve also heard that strength training is generally a better weight loss tool than cardio alone, so I’m optimistic that this will be beneficial to add to my workout routine.
-Drink more water. I got a smart water bottle that will track my water intake. I’ve struggled to hit my goal since I got it, so before that I was probably dehydrated more often than not!
On the upside I joined a new gym that is closer to m house, so I’ve been motivated to actually go close to every day! My old gym wasn’t that far, but the 10-15 minute ie was sill enough of a hindrance that I wasn’t going much at all. The new one is cheaper with all the same amenities to boot! :) They even have a couple of advantages over my old gym like being open 24 hours an having a movie room which is super fun!
Even though my weight loss is slow, I’m still feeling optimistic about it. The changes I’ve made I think are sustainable lifestyle changes I can actually keep up with long term. If nothing else I haven’t gained a significant amount of weight back over the last year, so that’s a plus!
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Also, drinking more water will help too. I bought a couple of these - 32oz water bottles (https://www.amazon.com/Pogo-BPA-Free-Plastic-Water-Bottle/dp/B00WH2NIOO/ref=sxin_14_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d2F0ZXIgYm90dGxl-ac_d_rm_rm_rm&cv_ct_cx=water%2Bbottle&dchild=1&keywords=water%2Bbottle&pd_rd_i=B00WH2NKRO&pd_rd_r=8554625d-b1b4-4ade-aa04-3bf720967aae&pd_rd_w=N6Bti&pd_rd_wg=0sW37&pf_rd_p=c41d1f6c-956c-4fe2-8019-1663b7e1dd23&pf_rd_r=WAQ7X8TEFEJG5S09XMCZ&qid=1632174628&sr=1-1-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&th=1&psc=1) and love them. Having them really makes me drink more water. I rotate having one in the fridge so I can always have cold water.
Yeah, you should always do some strength training before cardio, because your muscles will release simple sugars first and that won't help you lose weight. You need to burn fat, not sugar. So using weights or machines for 45 minutes before you do cardio helps your body get ready to burn fat when you get on a bike or go for a walk or whatever. Also, in regards to bike riding, revolutions are more important than tension. You should be going as fast as you can without a lot of resistance - because you've already done the strength training. This is also for 45 minutes at least.
I learned this from a fitness coach when I joined the gym years ago and it's something I've never forgotten.
Minty_Magic
Also, drinking more water will help too. I bought a couple of these - 32oz water bottles (https://www.amazon.com/Pogo-BPA-Free-Plastic-Water-Bottle/dp/B00WH2NIOO/ref=sxin_14_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d2F0ZXIgYm90dGxl-ac_d_rm_rm_rm&cv_ct_cx=water%2Bbottle&dchild=1&keywords=water%2Bbottle&pd_rd_i=B00WH2NKRO&pd_rd_r=8554625d-b1b4-4ade-aa04-3bf720967aae&pd_rd_w=N6Bti&pd_rd_wg=0sW37&pf_rd_p=c41d1f6c-956c-4fe2-8019-1663b7e1dd23&pf_rd_r=WAQ7X8TEFEJG5S09XMCZ&qid=1632174628&sr=1-1-12d4272d-8adb-4121-8624-135149aa9081&th=1&psc=1) and love them. Having them really makes me drink more water. I rotate having one in the fridge so I can always have cold water.
This is a quote I found from you a long time ago... yess I remember I didn't have the money at the time to buy it & I still want one. I'll buy one next month for sure. :biggrin: thank you for sharing!
Oh wow! You really did some research haha! Funny…I don’t even remember posting that. :blush: I actually don’t have a water bottle like that, so I may have gone with something different instead! I still think it’s a good idea to have bottles that hold a lot of water like those though, the less you have to refill, the easier it is to keep drinking! Here is the smart water bottle I got. It’s pricey, but I’ve found it to be worth it! It’ll even give you reminders to drink water if you’re falling behind on your goal! Plus I’m a sucker for things that light up. What can I say? :p
https://www.amazon.com/Hidrate-Spark-Bottle-Tracks-Hydrated/dp/B07RGXWSQD/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rQt60&content-id=amzn1.sym.5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_p=5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_r=WF42ERBD9XZKCE8ANKT2&pd_rd_wg=Hc2rk&pd_rd_r=6feb6e6c-10fe-4a49-8ee2-e50af7238eb0&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m&th=1 (https://www.amazon.com/Hidrate-Spark-Bottle-Tracks-Hydrated/dp/B07RGXWSQD/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rQt60&content-id=amzn1.sym.5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_p=5fe95cd4-8512-42fa-bf21-63d83b898785&pf_rd_r=WF42ERBD9XZKCE8ANKT2&pd_rd_wg=Hc2rk&pd_rd_r=6feb6e6c-10fe-4a49-8ee2-e50af7238eb0&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m&th=1)Yeah, you should always do some strength training before cardio, because your muscles will release simple sugars first and that won't help you lose weight. You need to burn fat, not sugar. So using weights or machines for 45 minutes before you do cardio helps your body get ready to burn fat when you get on a bike or go for a walk or whatever. Also, in regards to bike riding, revolutions are more important than tension. You should be going as fast as you can without a lot of resistance - because you've already done the strength training. This is also for 45 minutes at least.
I learned this from a fitness coach when I joined the gym years ago and it's something I've never forgotten.
This is super helpful info, thank you for sharing it! I knew lifting weights was good for weight loss, but I never knew the “why” behind it. That makes a lot of sense! Also good to know you should do it before the cardio. That is what I have been doing just because I don’t like weight training as much and if I don’t do it before cardio, I won’t do it at all lol! :lol: Right now I average about 20-30 minutes with the weights, so slowly I will have to try and work up to that 45 minute mark.
That's great cosmos panda
I lost 4 pounds since I had Covid.
Ponyfan
I lost 4 pounds this week. :shocked:
Ponyfan
Oh, that’s a bummer about Hungry Root’s prices BC! I used them for a while, but I don’t think I was paying quite that much. I want to say I was paying $70 per week?
Oh, that’s a bummer about Hungry Root’s prices BC! I used them for a while, but I don’t think I was paying quite that much. I want to say I was paying $70 per week?
May I ask why you stopped? Was it the price or food quality or something?
… Last night when I went the gym was playing The Lion King in the movie room, so I actually did exercise for close to an hour! …
… Last night when I went the gym was playing The Lion King in the movie room, so I actually did exercise for close to an hour! …
Minty, that is so cool! Do you go to EOS? I’m considering joining one, but I haven’t heard much about it. A movie room sounds like a good idea. What activity do you guys do in the movie room (treadmill, elliptical, stairs, etc)? Have you ever done any spin classes? I’m wondering if it’s too hard for someone like me. :wonder:
I have still not put my bike together. I think I'm going to move it into the bedroom and put it together and keep it in there.
My appetite has been non-existent. I've just been drinking a lot of different things. Water, sparkling water, V8 low sodium, orange juice with calcium, oat milk that I bought for my smoothies and cereal. I don't even feel like making smoothies. It seems like too much food. I need to buy a smaller cup for my Nutribullet, I have two big ones.
I think the above post was meant for another thread.
I think Nanowrimo is a good goal. I’ve been trying to motivate myself to get into it and write this year. I’m so far behind on my word count.I think the above post was meant for another thread.
Is Nanowrimo not a goal I can work towards?
I think Nanowrimo is a good goal. I’ve been trying to motivate myself to get into it and write this year. I’m so far behind on my word count.I think the above post was meant for another thread.
Is Nanowrimo not a goal I can work towards?
Oh sorry! :blush: You're right. I forgot this is a goal thread and not just fitness.
Agreed! I've been using Campfire Writing to sit and plan a bit. I was hoping it might motivate me to really sit and get to work on mine. I have all these ideas but writer's block is kicking my butt.I think Nanowrimo is a good goal. I’ve been trying to motivate myself to get into it and write this year. I’m so far behind on my word count.I think the above post was meant for another thread.
Is Nanowrimo not a goal I can work towards?
I'm not quite up to where I should be, either. But I might be able to get caught up. Every word you write is one more then you had. You can do it! :write: :cheer:
Thanks for bumping.Ooh. >_< Feel better soon
I'm doing really well with the swelling in my legs :) The folliculitis is almost gone.
Also doing good with the no salt.
I have gained a lot of weight though. I need to stop eating pasta and pizza so much. I also need to exercise more.