Weight loss & fitness log

NancyNGA said:
Calories for Wed (3/11): 1430

So much for trying to keep it at 1200. At least it finally came in under 1500.

Subway ham and cheese for lunch. Otherwise healthy stuff except for 1 tablespoonful of butter. Had a huge salad with grilled chicken pieces instead of an evening meal. I like to put about 1/3 head of lettuce in a large mixing bowl and throw in leftovers from the refrigerator. Sometimes it comes out pretty good. Sometimes not.

Do you guys all eat breakfast? I never could eat anything first thing in the morning, even as a kid. It was like torture to get a cup of cocoa and a slice of toast down before school.
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Yes.. every day.. I usually have fruit of some sort.. and either oatmeal, fat free cottage cheese, or fat free Greek yogurt. Today I just had a big bowl of berries.. Blueberries, raspberries, and black berries..
 

I gain weight in the Winter as well, but I have never been my ideal weight since around 33 years old, it's my goal to get back in shape, although with muscle, it may not be the weight I think I should be. I'm thinking 115, but I feel if I have firmed up, then maybe 120. More will be revealed, lol;) I'm going to measure with the tape so I can better know of my progress. So mainly I like to measure my waist, and some other areas, but that's the place I notice the changes easiest.

My weight training is all from body-weight exercises I have mentioned. I start with things like lunges, pushups(push off a counter top at first until I am strong enough again to move down to lower levels, eventually the floor). I don't enjoy that like I enjoy my walking, but the muscle work is mostly for my upper body. Otherwise, yes, I lose fat by walking using my leg muscles but no muscle growth in upper areas, then I just look thin.

On weighing with the scales, yes, I like to use them, but I try to keep in mind my weight fluctuates. But I've found if I weigh in the a.m. before I eat, or drink, and weight naked, then I get my truest weight. Otherwise I weighing my water, clothes and food. I usually loose about a lb ever two weeks, sometimes more. I don't count calories anymore, used to be religious about that. Now I eat 99% proteins, fruits, vegies(lots of raw)water mostly, or tea, and dairy. I will eat complex carbs, and I eat a lot of walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds. I don't do the white flour types of foods like pastas, but I will eat at least one helping of a whole grain bread/muffin type item.

I also use a lot of olive oil, real butter (not a whole lot of butter because I don't eat much that needs it) no low-fat items at all. I end up more full longer without all the pastas and rice. So not many snacks. If I feel hungry in between I drink the water first, if I'm still hungry, one of my fave snack is Greek Honey Vanilla Yogurt with walnuts, pecans, raisins, banana, and berries. Also like to snack on carrots and brocoli with ranch dressing. I wanted to mention I am totally hooked on sweet potatos now, not the orange yams, but the light sweets. I usually don't have a carb with dinner, but if I want one it's usually a sweet.

More later, want to go see what you other gals have added to the thread;) denise
 
I just want to get this 30 off and take it from there, skinny, thin isn't my goal, getting healthier is and fitting back into a couple of my favorite items as well will make me a happy gal. I've always been sexy at any size, :D so, ideal to what others think or some chart says doesn't matter for me. I remember some years ago, when I got down to a certain weight that many people would still consider overweight, my GI doctor said to me, I hope you are done, you are in perfect health and don't need to lose any more now. I was stunned. Guess he liked big gals. LOL I wasn't fat, by many standards, but, I was still a big woman, that is the size, I'd like to get back to but, I'll start with this first 30 and if that's all I get off, I'll be fine with that.
 

I wanted to add this link for anyone that might be interested in Mark's program, and to read about him. Please don't think you have to do the exercises as the pros do, Mark explains how his program works for any age, and any stage of fitness, or lack thereof. Honestly, this system changed my life. Yes I gained back when I got sick, but I was well on the way to being in very, good shape. I know this is not for everyone, and I feel most important, that each person chooses their own way. Everyone is different. I try never to give advice, I just say this is what works for me;)

This site has a good read front page, as well as videos. https://www.marklauren.com/books.html

Denise

PS I configured the workout for my age, shape etc. I learned about Mark from the "Eat More, Weigh Less" group I met up with. What that means is, when you are burning the calories with activities, you will need to fuel your body "enough" to build that muscle, which in turn, gets into the fat stores;) I'll share my experience with anyone that wants to know more. Again, no need to buy a book, most of his stuff is now free to get to on the internet. I do have a book and can help you from that.

PSS I'm sorry but one more thing, my food intake (according to my cardio) is the Mediterranean Diet. This link tells about that: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-l...ting/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801
 
Ameriscot said:
Day one - Tuesday.

Goal: lose 17 - 19 more pounds by August 23.

Healthy menu today (except for a single shot G & T in the evening). Total 1320 calories

Workout at home: about 1 1/2 hours
I normally do my upper body muscle work on gym day, but didn't do it yesterday. So today I am also doing upper - dumbbells, pushups, triceps dips.
Lower: muscle workouts using dumbbells, ankle weights, body weight. Abs, core, thighs, calves, glutes.
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Imo, that is a super healthy goal, if you were losing 1 lb a week, you'd lose 24. It seems my friends that were heavier, lost quite a bit faster at first, which seems to be the norm. I see you do some body weight which is cool. I never thought I'd get into it but it works incredibly well. What I love best about weight training, is that the muscles continue to burn calories long after you are done exercising;) Thanks again for starting this thread, I love talking about this stuff, and it will help me be looking at you gals good habits instead of focusing on my sisters bad ones, LOL!!
 
AprilT said:
I just want to get this 30 off and take it from there, skinny, thin isn't my goal, getting healthier is and fitting back into a couple of my favorite items as well will make me a happy gal. I've always been sexy at any size, :D so, ideal to what others think or some chart says doesn't matter for me. I remember some years ago, when I got down to a certain weight that many people would still consider overweight, my GI doctor said to me, I hope you are done, you are in perfect health and don't need to lose any more now. I was stunned. Guess he liked big gals. LOL I wasn't fat, by many standards, but, I was still a big woman, that is the size, I'd like to get back to but, I'll start with this first 30 and if that's all I get off, I'll be fine with that.
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Skinny isn't desirable at our age. I keep reading articles that say slightly overweight is healthier. And you can be fit and overweight. Belly fat is the least healthy. A large bum or thighs have nothing to do with being healthy.

I could be healthy at a higher weight than my goal, but when I got to where my bra was smaller and more comfy and I could tuck in a blouse instead of having to wear loose tops, and I didn't need elastic in my waistbands, it felt good. I just need to change my attitude that calories don't count when we travel.
 
nwlady said:
Imo, that is a super healthy goal, if you were losing 1 lb a week, you'd lose 24. It seems my friends that were heavier, lost quite a bit faster at first, which seems to be the norm. I see you do some body weight which is cool. I never thought I'd get into it but it works incredibly well. What I love best about weight training, is that the muscles continue to burn calories long after you are done exercising;) Thanks again for starting this thread, I love talking about this stuff, and it will help me be looking at you gals good habits instead of focusing on my sisters bad ones, LOL!!
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During a normal week I do 2.5 hours cardio and 4.5 muscle work. I love having muscles!
 
nwlady said:
It becomes a habit like brushing my teeth, and then if I really need a day to recover, I don't want to, LOL! It's then like NOT brushing my teeth, LOL!
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I try to never do upper body muscle work two days in a row as is always recommended. This is why I do gym/cardio/resistance machines for upper body, then come home and do dumbbells for upper body. I'm more flexible with lower body muscle work.
 
Ameriscot said:
I try to never do upper body muscle work two days in a row as is always recommended. This is why I do gym/cardio/resistance machines for upper body, then come home and do dumbbells for upper body. I'm more flexible with lower body muscle work.
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I agree, I rotate upper body with lower, plus on days I do a lot of hiking/walking that's all I do.
 
Ameriscot said:
Skinny isn't desirable at our age. I keep reading articles that say slightly overweight is healthier. And you can be fit and overweight. Belly fat is the least healthy. A large bum or thighs have nothing to do with being healthy.

I could be healthy at a higher weight than my goal, but when I got to where my bra was smaller and more comfy and I could tuck in a blouse instead of having to wear loose tops, and I didn't need elastic in my waistbands, it felt good. I just need to change my attitude that calories don't count when we travel.
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It's always nice to be able to tuck a blouse/shirt, I have a number of dresses that are on the more fitted side, so, when I lose, I'm lucky, my belly goes down and I can get away with it.

I'll show you what I mean, if I lose 20-30 lbs I can fit easily back into this dress, I wore it a four years ago, was able to fit it again a couple of years ago, but have been yo-yoing ever since. I just want to fit back into it just one more time for old times sake

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AprilT said:
It's always nice to be able to tuck a blouse/shirt, I have a number of dresses that are on the more fitted side, so, when I lose, I'm lucky, my belly goes down and I can get away with it.

I'll show you what I mean, if I lose 20-30 lbs I can fit easily back into this dress, I wore it a four years ago, was able to fit it again a couple of years ago, but have been yo-yoing ever since. I just want to fit back into it just one more time for old times sake

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Very nice! Looking good!
 
You're so pretty April, and I know what you mean about getting into those clothes/dresses again. My waist is, well, what waist, LOL, but we are all doing something about it;) Yeehaw!!
 
AprilT said:
Why don't I have those same icons on my signature page as you do, that's what I don't understand, Sea, I'm missing the one you have circle and the ones to the right of it.

The picture itself is in my signature page, it just won't show up here unless I post the code directly here.
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I'm sorry April, I obviously have a few more icons in the signature as a moderator, I didn't even think of that. :eek: I apologize to all for the added confusion and want to thank everyone for their instructions and help. :sorry::thanks:
 
SeaBreeze said:
I'm sorry April, I obviously have a few more icons in the signature as a moderator, I didn't even think of that. :eek: I apologize to all for the added confusion and want to thank everyone for their instructions and help. :sorry::thanks:
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No problem! You're welcome. :)
 
SeaBreeze said:
I'm sorry April, I obviously have a few more icons in the signature as a moderator, I didn't even think of that. :eek: I apologize to all for the added confusion and want to thank everyone for their instructions and help. :sorry::thanks:
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No problemo and you're welcome as always. :)

Thanks Denise, Ameriscots for the compliments, but, seriously just want to show the dress and will put it on again when I lose the 30 and take a pic and post it. Um, I might have to put on some spanx this time around though. :D
 
I think it's good to have that goal. I'm going to pick something I want to get into, and go for it just like you are doing. I think it will be some jeans I have since I don't have any dresses to speak of;)
 
Meals today was 1/2 bagel (leftover) with lox and cream cheese. For supper we had grilled salmon fillet with gold potatoes sliced and sauteed in olive oil....I know, getting enough omega 3s in one day here, lol. :p Walked with dog in the park in the morning, and did a little weight machines at gym, no cardio today. I think I'm doing okay, leaving the rich desserts alone for week one, I know it will pay off.
 
Awesome day Seabreeze! Mines not quite over, but I guess we are going to list our foods and exercise. I started just filling in an excel sheet but yeah, this is a good idea;)
 
Sounds great Sea. Since it's just me, whatever I cook one day last for two, so yesterday I grilled some chicken and sauteed a bunch of kale and had that again for dinner.

As I sit and type I am remembering why I haven't done this particular eating plan in a in a while, so, I may have to switch it up really soon. :( But, I'm going to keep it as it is for another day and then go for adding more whole grains with the proteins and keeping calories lower. maybe just alternate days. I'm not diabetic, but, I get into trouble sometimes with low blood sugar, hypoglycemia. Very frustrating.

Not going to list my every morsel or exercise routine, but, I will let you know if I've been sticking to plan or making mis steps. :) This is very important to me as it seems to be for many of you and I'm happy to have you all hear and be here as support.
 
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I think that's a good plan. I was just going to put a copy of my excel sheet with what I ate and did today. Not sure, think I'll watch you gals and do as you do;) denise
 
I think counting calories is fine, it taught me a lot. I just figured out my amounts so now I just don't count them. I belonged (and still do) to myfitnesspal. I was just getting on here and read your post AM. I wanted to mention that site for anyone that wants to count as it makes it way easy. Like you plug in 2 ounces of cottage cheese and it automatically puts in the calories. My records go back to 2009 when I joined. It's a free site, and you can totally hide your info to the public, so only you can see it. Also, say you wanted to show someone, you just give them a pass key.

I have a food scale too, I use to weigh every thing, but I got to know the amounts. What has worked for me mostly, is I think of what my body needs for fuel to do the things I want to. If I'm not getting the right fuel, I can feel it when I'm not, that is once I'm eating the foods that I need to most of the time. I do focus more on healthy, what's good for me then taste, but what's awesome is, I'm learning how good foods are without salt for example. I'm learning more about good seasonings/herbs. I'm also learning that if I eat right most of the time, I can also have any sweet, chocolate, pie, whatever. It's just hitting that balance. I do NOT believe in deprivation. Plus, when you are eating, say 1200 calories a day, are you willing to always eat like that?

I've just learned that I have to do that weight-training, and some walking, and not become sedentary. And by the same token, if I'm bustin my butt on a job, plus exercising, my bod needs fuel, the right fuel. If you don't feed your body the fuel it needs to perform, it will not just feed on the fat-stores, it (for whatever reason) goes for the lean, muscle mass. I'd like to see every one here succeed, and have it last because you've actually made a lifestyle change. I'm so not perfect, but it did work for me. I lost it bad over last Summers surgery. Then, I was healed, but I didn't want to do anything. Now this group has given me the encouragement I need to do it again.

I'll just keep it simple and insert a snip of my excel sheet. That shows what I ate, and what I did for today;) denise PS the walk was half uphill and half down, but slow since I was taking photos as well;)

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Calories for Thurs (3/12): 1610
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Didn't do so well today. For lunch I had to go to DQ and there was nothing under 400 calories that was interesting so I ordered a small milkshake and ate 2/3 of it just for the heck of it. It didn't stick with me. Just before bedtime stomach started growling and I usually eat a half dozen peanuts to stop it, but got a little carried away with the peanuts. Then a cup of hot tea with lots of sugar. The rest of the day was healthy stuff. Oh well, tomorrow's another day. At least the scales finally budged off my start weight a little this morning.
 
Ok... So I set up my ticker... put it as my signature.. but now how do I go in and change the weight.. Was I supposed to download something. I have no clue. I don't see a way to get back to my data to change it.
 
QuickSilver said:
Ok... So I set up my ticker... put it as my signature.. but now how do I go in and change the weight.. Was I supposed to download something. I have no clue. I don't see a way to get back to my data to change it.
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Click on your ticker and it will take you back to your page where you enter the pin number you chose. Right below it says edit/update weight.
 

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