Diet Experiment
06-09-2010, 11:58 PM
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I'm on the wait list for the Zumba DVD's from the library. So I'll have to deal with whats on Demand on Comcast.
So, I weighed my self this week... My starting weight is 252. So that leaves me with 102 pounds to lose to get to the goal weight. (My actual weight should be around 101-125... I'm big boned that will not look good on me.) My goal at the end of this 6 week trial, which starts on Monday, will be 25 pounds. Which is a safe amount of weight to lose in that amount of time.
I'm trying to switch my self over to just water. I have come up with a way to get in 8 glasses of water (or more) a day.
Wake up: Drink a full glass of water
Get ready for the day: Another Glass
With Breakfast: Water
Morning Snack: Water
Lunch: Water
Mid Afternoon: More water
Dinner: Water
And having water on you when you work out and just to drink. This way I'll get the amount I need per day.
So, I weighed my self this week... My starting weight is 252. So that leaves me with 102 pounds to lose to get to the goal weight. (My actual weight should be around 101-125... I'm big boned that will not look good on me.) My goal at the end of this 6 week trial, which starts on Monday, will be 25 pounds. Which is a safe amount of weight to lose in that amount of time.
I'm trying to switch my self over to just water. I have come up with a way to get in 8 glasses of water (or more) a day.
Wake up: Drink a full glass of water
Get ready for the day: Another Glass
With Breakfast: Water
Morning Snack: Water
Lunch: Water
Mid Afternoon: More water
Dinner: Water
And having water on you when you work out and just to drink. This way I'll get the amount I need per day.
06-10-2010, 02:02 AM
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Please Alu - do research on your diet. Yes, we all need water, but not just water - it would trick your body to think it is in starvation mode and you will end up gaining BIG TIME when you do have food. Eating 6 SMALL meals a day will actually help you lose MORE weight FASTER, Starches, sugar, dairy products are the culpret. Eat more fruits and veggies (fresh) PLEASE do not JUST drink water. Good luck with it!
06-10-2010, 06:24 AM
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^^^I think what she's saying is drinking only water instead of other things like soda, juice, etc. And making sure she gets her water in for the day by having a glass with meals, snacks at those times.
But yes...do your research. 25# of fat weight in 6 weeks is NOT a healthy amount to lose. That kinda averages out to 4# a week. The generally recognized number is 1-2# per week for permanent weight loss. You may find in the first few weeks you lose a big number but that is because you change your diet and cut down on salt, and (TMI, get ready for it) when you eat cr@p like chips, cakes, treats, sugar, non-nutritive food...your gut is PACKED with the stuff. Your digestive system is probably holding 15-20# of waste as we speak. So, when you start eating fresh things like veggies and fruit and "real food" your intestines will clear and you will be lighter from that. Which is good, but just don't be illusioned thinking you've lost 15# of fat in the first week. ;)
But yes...do your research. 25# of fat weight in 6 weeks is NOT a healthy amount to lose. That kinda averages out to 4# a week. The generally recognized number is 1-2# per week for permanent weight loss. You may find in the first few weeks you lose a big number but that is because you change your diet and cut down on salt, and (TMI, get ready for it) when you eat cr@p like chips, cakes, treats, sugar, non-nutritive food...your gut is PACKED with the stuff. Your digestive system is probably holding 15-20# of waste as we speak. So, when you start eating fresh things like veggies and fruit and "real food" your intestines will clear and you will be lighter from that. Which is good, but just don't be illusioned thinking you've lost 15# of fat in the first week. ;)
06-10-2010, 11:34 AM
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"The truth is that nothing is wrong with losing weight rapidly -- as long you do it the right way," says Michael Dansinger, MD.
"You can safely lose 3 or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and lots of exercise," says weight loss counselor Katherine Tallmadge, RD.
Working out, eating right, and drinking water.
I lost 30 pounds one time in about week and a half but I can tell you now that it was'nt safely done, I was sick and was unable to eat or a sit for that matter.
Another time I lost 14 pounds in a week... but that was due to a change in my diet. I counted fat grams and sugar grams, like my doctor told me to, plus I drank a lot of water.
I'm doing this the right way, and 25 pounds is not as much as 50.
I also know what I personally need to stay away from... anything listed as sugar free... My body can not digest them properly. My doctor said that this is an allergic reaction to something that is in the food. Sort of like my weird allergy to sun screen. OR rather anything with an spf rating, I know spf is not what the allergy is with, but what ever is in it to give it that rating. I can handle chap stick with the rating and that is about it.
The first weight you lose IS water weight. I know that. The second week is usually the sabotage week since you probably will not see any results on the scale.
I've already spoken with my doctor about this as well and she says that this is safe.
And I'm not really a cr@p eater. I'm not a fan of chips at all unless I've got a taste for them, which is about once or twice a year. I prefer tortilla chips anyways. As for cake, I only eat that at birthday parties or celebrations with cake. We rarely have junk in the house. My downfall, of course, is Swiss Cake Rolls (or Ho Ho's depending on what product you buy) and my mom no longer buys them due to the one time I went way over board and was sick for two days. I haven't really had a taste for those in a long while.
We are cutting fast food out of our diet as well.
I happen to like chicken, baked. I also like turkey. I love to make ground turkey, turkey cutlets, and we only get a whole turkey at Thanksgiving.
My doctor is only allowing me to have 50 grams each of fat and sugar a day. Which means, natural foods are the best route. I will be eating more apples, oranges, bananas, mango's and other fruit. I'm not really a veggie person, I do like carrots, corn, and green beans. I despise spinach, I try every so often, and still don't like the taste, but I will eat it if mixed in with something or if in salad form.
I know it will be hard, but I have to do this. I'm tired of being this size and tired of having to go to specialty stores. Plus my health is my number one priority.
I would never replace a meal with just water. Thats not safe!
When I was in high school I carried around a big water bottle (can be bought at wal-mart). I did this due to being in choir and I had my voice to take care of, one of the reasons I never took up smoking, the other was I know the ramifications if I do, the toll nicotine takes on the body is horrible.
My friend dubbed the bottle, the "Pee-Much Bottle". I was in the bathroom all the time but my skin was clearer and my voice was not "tired". I stopped that after leaving high school, and now I must start taking care of myself again.
The quotes about are from here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/lose...o-do-it-safely
I didn't search it, I just happen to stumble across it when I was researching.
"You can safely lose 3 or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and lots of exercise," says weight loss counselor Katherine Tallmadge, RD.
Working out, eating right, and drinking water.
I lost 30 pounds one time in about week and a half but I can tell you now that it was'nt safely done, I was sick and was unable to eat or a sit for that matter.
Another time I lost 14 pounds in a week... but that was due to a change in my diet. I counted fat grams and sugar grams, like my doctor told me to, plus I drank a lot of water.
I'm doing this the right way, and 25 pounds is not as much as 50.
I also know what I personally need to stay away from... anything listed as sugar free... My body can not digest them properly. My doctor said that this is an allergic reaction to something that is in the food. Sort of like my weird allergy to sun screen. OR rather anything with an spf rating, I know spf is not what the allergy is with, but what ever is in it to give it that rating. I can handle chap stick with the rating and that is about it.
The first weight you lose IS water weight. I know that. The second week is usually the sabotage week since you probably will not see any results on the scale.
I've already spoken with my doctor about this as well and she says that this is safe.
And I'm not really a cr@p eater. I'm not a fan of chips at all unless I've got a taste for them, which is about once or twice a year. I prefer tortilla chips anyways. As for cake, I only eat that at birthday parties or celebrations with cake. We rarely have junk in the house. My downfall, of course, is Swiss Cake Rolls (or Ho Ho's depending on what product you buy) and my mom no longer buys them due to the one time I went way over board and was sick for two days. I haven't really had a taste for those in a long while.
We are cutting fast food out of our diet as well.
I happen to like chicken, baked. I also like turkey. I love to make ground turkey, turkey cutlets, and we only get a whole turkey at Thanksgiving.
My doctor is only allowing me to have 50 grams each of fat and sugar a day. Which means, natural foods are the best route. I will be eating more apples, oranges, bananas, mango's and other fruit. I'm not really a veggie person, I do like carrots, corn, and green beans. I despise spinach, I try every so often, and still don't like the taste, but I will eat it if mixed in with something or if in salad form.
I know it will be hard, but I have to do this. I'm tired of being this size and tired of having to go to specialty stores. Plus my health is my number one priority.
I would never replace a meal with just water. Thats not safe!
When I was in high school I carried around a big water bottle (can be bought at wal-mart). I did this due to being in choir and I had my voice to take care of, one of the reasons I never took up smoking, the other was I know the ramifications if I do, the toll nicotine takes on the body is horrible.
My friend dubbed the bottle, the "Pee-Much Bottle". I was in the bathroom all the time but my skin was clearer and my voice was not "tired". I stopped that after leaving high school, and now I must start taking care of myself again.
The quotes about are from here: http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/lose...o-do-it-safely
I didn't search it, I just happen to stumble across it when I was researching.
06-10-2010, 11:41 AM
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Yes you may "indulge" in dark chocolate as long as it is 70 percent and you don't eat more than one ounce.
I would not call this a fad diet. This diet is what most nutritionist's would probably recommend. It is in essence what everyone is encouraged to eat to stay healthy. One you can eat for the rest of your life, not for 2weeks or 6 weeks or whatever.
I would not call this a fad diet. This diet is what most nutritionist's would probably recommend. It is in essence what everyone is encouraged to eat to stay healthy. One you can eat for the rest of your life, not for 2weeks or 6 weeks or whatever.
06-10-2010, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by redkimba
I like Dr. Oz - gotten kinda addicted to his shows. I don't watch each one, but I will at least check out the listings to see if it's a subject that I would like to see.
"Eliminate simple sugars" so what is the substitute for sweeteners? sorry, but I can't have my tea without a sweetener.
"Eliminate simple sugars" so what is the substitute for sweeteners? sorry, but I can't have my tea without a sweetener.
06-10-2010, 02:33 PM
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The Superfoods: High in Antioxidents and great for the body.
Apples
Avocado
Beans
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cinnamon
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
Honey
Kiwi
Low Fat Yogurt
Oats
Onions
Oranges
Pumpkin
Soy
Spinach
Tea
Tomatoes
Turkey
Walnuts
Wild Salmon
Not bad if you ask me!
Apples
Avocado
Beans
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cinnamon
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
Honey
Kiwi
Low Fat Yogurt
Oats
Onions
Oranges
Pumpkin
Soy
Spinach
Tea
Tomatoes
Turkey
Walnuts
Wild Salmon
Not bad if you ask me!
06-10-2010, 03:54 PM
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I also know what I personally need to stay away from... anything listed as sugar free... My body can not digest them properly. My doctor said that this is an allergic reaction to something that is in the food. Sort of like my weird allergy to sun screen.
Aspartame is another "chemical" you would want to stay away from. Did your doc mention that?? Google it - you will be shocked at all the side effects there are!
Aspartame is another "chemical" you would want to stay away from. Did your doc mention that?? Google it - you will be shocked at all the side effects there are!
06-19-2010, 01:58 PM
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Grrr... it's so hard to stay away from CRAP! lol So, I officially start monday (I know, I said that last week). I think what I'll do to get in the excersice (there is no way I'm going out into that out door oven) I'll do some the work outs available via Comcast On Demand, which I'll start tuesday, I have advising and what not on Monday. Monday night I can do some stretches or something... And maybe, if I can get my self up in the early morning hours... I'll start training to run... I have a whole program that will ease me in... Couch to 5K... When I say early, I mean 5 am... it won't be as hot! lol
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