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08-08-2010, 07:55 AM
#351
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7 1/2 and 4 plus pounds. Great! My goal is to lose 25 pounds by December 15 when I have my hip surgery. That's a little over a pound a week and this week I nailed three so I'm thrilled. The closer I am to my medically ideal weight, the easier the post surgery rehab.
I dont cook so my broccoli casserole is some frozen thing, nothing exciting but it's 330 a serving and I had a serving and a half yesterday (500 calories) and have the same amount leftover.
I dont cook so my broccoli casserole is some frozen thing, nothing exciting but it's 330 a serving and I had a serving and a half yesterday (500 calories) and have the same amount leftover.
08-08-2010, 08:12 AM
#352
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Originally Posted by seamstome
7 1/2 and 4 plus pounds. Great! My goal is to lose 25 pounds by December 15 when I have my hip surgery. That's a little over a pound a week and this week I nailed three so I'm thrilled. The closer I am to my medically ideal weight, the easier the post surgery rehab.
I dont cook so my broccoli casserole is some frozen thing, nothing exciting but it's 330 a serving and I had a serving and a half yesterday (500 calories) and have the same amount leftover.
I dont cook so my broccoli casserole is some frozen thing, nothing exciting but it's 330 a serving and I had a serving and a half yesterday (500 calories) and have the same amount leftover.
Way to go on the weight loss!! You are doing wonderful!
Missy
08-08-2010, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mimito2
Scales say I am down 4.5, problem is I have lost the first 5 pound probably 20 times, this time I am determined that I will make it to the 100 that I need to loose. I have found a TIA CHI for Seniors video that is Wonderful. It is Not strenuous just gentle moves and stretches. I would highly recommend it for us that are "over the hill" and way overweight. My prayer for all today. EAT HEALTHY!!!
You are getting closer to your goal and that is terrific!! Keep up the great work!
Missy
08-08-2010, 08:45 AM
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Missy, there is a program on TV called sit and be fit. It's mostly geared toward seniors, but why couldn't it work for others as well? If you don't have it on your TV at home perhaps you can find it on-line?
08-08-2010, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Terryl
Missy, there is a program on TV called sit and be fit. It's mostly geared toward seniors, but why couldn't it work for others as well? If you don't have it on your TV at home perhaps you can find it on-line?
Thank you for telling me about the program.
Missy
08-08-2010, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Terryl
Missy, there is a program on TV called sit and be fit. It's mostly geared toward seniors, but why couldn't it work for others as well? If you don't have it on your TV at home perhaps you can find it on-line?
08-08-2010, 10:03 AM
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So this week I blew the diet. I gained however I PROMISED myself I would never be over 190 again. I started at 209. Today I hit 190 which I think was a plus that I didn't gain more. I was eating mashed potatoes with tons of butter, hot fudge sundaes and chocolate pie. A week with DS was wonderful and now I am getting back on track. I made a HUGE salad so when I am hungry I can eat that instead of bread and butter. I made all different dressings. raspberry, italian and mustard. I am grilling a chicken and DS got me all fresh veggies. I am making a pot of split pea soup for lunch this week. I love soup for lunch it fills me up. I have yogurt in the yogurt maker, I like yogurt and fruit as desert. There are 3 more weeks to go, I know I won't win the challenge so I will get my FQ ready but I AM BACCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
08-08-2010, 10:25 AM
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I blew my calories yesterday over prune juice. I should have checked the calories before I drank it. It has 180 calories a glass, so I had to cut my food intake for the rest of the day.
At least when I am making mistakes on my lifechange, I have learned a lesson from it. Yesterday's was to check the calories first and find a substitute.
Today I planned a breakfast high in calories, but the rest of the day will be salads and salmon for dinner.
I'm not losing weight as fast as most of you. I'm trying but progress is slow. I shouldn't cut my calories anymore, I'm at 1,200. I excercise daily for at least one hour of strenous excercise (for me.) Plus, I haven't had an ice tea in three days (I drink sweet tea.) There is not much more I can do and stay in a safe and healthy state. I wanted to be at 150 by Thanksgiving, but it doesn't look like I'm going to make it. So my new goal is to be 135 by my birthday at the end of Feb.
My husband says if I get the weight down and keep excercising we can hike the Grand Canyon this spring. I have been wanting to do that for several years but was not able to as I was not physically fit.
At least when I am making mistakes on my lifechange, I have learned a lesson from it. Yesterday's was to check the calories first and find a substitute.
Today I planned a breakfast high in calories, but the rest of the day will be salads and salmon for dinner.
I'm not losing weight as fast as most of you. I'm trying but progress is slow. I shouldn't cut my calories anymore, I'm at 1,200. I excercise daily for at least one hour of strenous excercise (for me.) Plus, I haven't had an ice tea in three days (I drink sweet tea.) There is not much more I can do and stay in a safe and healthy state. I wanted to be at 150 by Thanksgiving, but it doesn't look like I'm going to make it. So my new goal is to be 135 by my birthday at the end of Feb.
My husband says if I get the weight down and keep excercising we can hike the Grand Canyon this spring. I have been wanting to do that for several years but was not able to as I was not physically fit.
08-08-2010, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by trupeach1
So this week I blew the diet. I gained however I PROMISED myself I would never be over 190 again. I started at 209. Today I hit 190 which I think was a plus that I didn't gain more. I was eating mashed potatoes with tons of butter, hot fudge sundaes and chocolate pie. A week with DS was wonderful and now I am getting back on track. I made a HUGE salad so when I am hungry I can eat that instead of bread and butter. I made all different dressings. raspberry, italian and mustard. I am grilling a chicken and DS got me all fresh veggies. I am making a pot of split pea soup for lunch this week. I love soup for lunch it fills me up. I have yogurt in the yogurt maker, I like yogurt and fruit as desert. There are 3 more weeks to go, I know I won't win the challenge so I will get my FQ ready but I AM BACCCCCCCCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I too love soup...it is really true that it fills you up. Yumm-O!
Missy
08-08-2010, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CAROLJ
I blew my calories yesterday over prune juice. I should have checked the calories before I drank it. It has 180 calories a glass, so I had to cut my food intake for the rest of the day.
At least when I am making mistakes on my lifechange, I have learned a lesson from it. Yesterday's was to check the calories first and find a substitute.
Today I planned a breakfast high in calories, but the rest of the day will be salads and salmon for dinner.
I'm not losing weight as fast as most of you. I'm trying but progress is slow. I shouldn't cut my calories anymore, I'm at 1,200. I excercise daily for at least one hour of strenous excercise (for me.) Plus, I haven't had an ice tea in three days (I drink sweet tea.) There is not much more I can do and stay in a safe and healthy state. I wanted to be at 150 by Thanksgiving, but it doesn't look like I'm going to make it. So my new goal is to be 135 by my birthday at the end of Feb.
My husband says if I get the weight down and keep excercising we can hike the Grand Canyon this spring. I have been wanting to do that for several years but was not able to as I was not physically fit.
At least when I am making mistakes on my lifechange, I have learned a lesson from it. Yesterday's was to check the calories first and find a substitute.
Today I planned a breakfast high in calories, but the rest of the day will be salads and salmon for dinner.
I'm not losing weight as fast as most of you. I'm trying but progress is slow. I shouldn't cut my calories anymore, I'm at 1,200. I excercise daily for at least one hour of strenous excercise (for me.) Plus, I haven't had an ice tea in three days (I drink sweet tea.) There is not much more I can do and stay in a safe and healthy state. I wanted to be at 150 by Thanksgiving, but it doesn't look like I'm going to make it. So my new goal is to be 135 by my birthday at the end of Feb.
My husband says if I get the weight down and keep excercising we can hike the Grand Canyon this spring. I have been wanting to do that for several years but was not able to as I was not physically fit.
Juice is a calorie hog isnt it? I have had to avoid it completely because of all the calories. So, I am drinking tons of water instead. I really would love to be drinking a diet soda but I am trying really hard to avoid those right now.
I think I am going to have a big salad for lunch. I love salad.
Missy
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