Weight Loss Journal - Page 3 - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

boysRsmelly · March 27th, 2008, 05:26 PM

::sigh:: I drink soda because I want the caffeine... even though I know its not good for me. I can't stand coffee and tea though.

I have this uncontrollable gag reflex if I try to drink it.

Jennifer · March 27th, 2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by THE-GUY

YOu know what I hate?!!! ...I hate going to a restaurant and seeing people order stuff like 2 triple cheese burger with extra large chili fries and a DIET soda....

Whats wrong with this picture?! I mean...Do they actually think that the diet soda is gonna make a difference? hahaha

that would be me. haha

not really, but I do love french fries.. and i usually wash those down with diet coke

Jennifer · March 27th, 2008, 06:31 PM

am i too late to start

I don't really have a set goal weight, or any amount I want to loose. I just want to get toned. (i guess no more mcd's fries ).

so it's off to the gym for me!

So far I'm off to a horrible start: Today I had 6 saltine wheat crackers and a pickle wrapped in cheese.

Alicia · March 27th, 2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer

am i too late to start

So far I'm off to a horrible start: Today I had 6 saltine wheat crackers and a pickle wrapped in cheese.

of course not!

and you were kidding about the 6 crackers and pickle wrapped in cheese, right? that didn't sound too bad Jen...

susieq · March 28th, 2008, 07:28 AM

Well yesterday I left work and went to the gym to run 2 miles, cycle for 4 miles and then did a thighs & butt strength training circuit.

immediately after the gym i was starving so i went to Quizno's and got the veggie sandwich on wheat bread in the regular size (minus the double cheese...FAT). i brought it home to have a big glass of water with it (opted out of soda and chips...that's the pitfall for most).

I think today I'll take the workout day off - when I start a workout plan I usually like to alternate every other day until my body gets used to it. getting sore muscles is a good thing but to work out on top of sore muscles can be damaging.

this morning i woke up late because boyfriend and i had a fight last night. i was cranky but it's all good this morning. we spent the night in separate bedrooms and just cooled off.

i got my typical coffee w/ splenda and skim milk. i'm eating my cinnamon Weight Control oatmeal. I went to the market before work and picked up:
- banana
- apple
- acai drink (it's better antioxidants than even pomegranate)
- black olive hummus
- whole wheat pita bread
- lean cuisine ravioli and veggies (only 290 calories)
- peeps... oh come on now... it's PEEPS!!! 2 for $1 sale too!!! i allow myself a little "treat" at 5pm or when i get stressed but like my chocolate covered jellies - no more than 100 calories.

i'm doing okay so far. i did notice however - i go to Planet Fitness gym. I'm not sure if anyone here knows of it - it's a chain - but it's pretty awful. I used to go to LA Fitness which i LOVED but of course, that was in the posh suburbs of my former long island residence. now that i live in crapsville Vermont, i have no other choice. anyway - they are all about this "judgement free zone" thing. so much so that i noticed - THEY REMOVED THE SCALES! there is not a single scale in that entire place. so today i'm going to have to go out and buy a scale to monitor my weight because...they don't have one. i find that ridiculous.

susieq · March 28th, 2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by THE-GUY

YOu know what I hate?!!! ...I hate going to a restaurant and seeing people order stuff like 2 triple cheese burger with extra large chili fries and a DIET soda....

for real... i agree with you!! my mom's friend does this - and she's like 300 pounds!!! it drives both me and my mom crazy.

i grew up in a household where both my mom and grandma were always on a diet. they are BEAUTIFUL women (grandma used to be a professional model) and have never been overweight - they just are extremely conscious of it.

so growing up i never had soda, sugary juice, candy...everything was low-fat (which later on...everyone all learned it's not the fat but the calories to watch for primarily). i think it's pretty easy for me to just ignore that kind of stuff and not need a substitute because i never was used to it. i think i really like seltzer water (the naturally flavored kind) but that's about it...

lisahmoore · March 28th, 2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by THE-GUY

Mayo is mayo!!! And some people thnk that just because it says "low fat" they can just pile it up high on the sandwich. lmao Which is not cool.

For example...Sodas are bad for you as you know. And some people think that diet Sodas are better...which is false. Soda is still soda!!!

YOu know what I hate?!!! ...I hate going to a restaurant and seeing people order stuff like 2 triple cheese burger with extra large chili fries and a DIET soda....

Whats wrong with this picture?! I mean...Do they actually think that the diet soda is gonna make a difference? hahaha

Great point! GOOD tips, thanks!!!

THE-GUY · March 28th, 2008, 11:55 AM

3/28:

breakfast: Scrambled eggs, wheat toast, and bananna.

Lunch: Grilled chicken sandwich with viggies and no condiments.

Snack: Strawberry yogurt.

Preworkout: chug down a protein shake.

Dinner: It's gonna be a carne asada Burrito with rice, salsa, and guacamole.

Exercise: Today is Legs, arms, and abs day. when Im done lifing...It's off to jogging on the treadmill for about 30 mins.

Jennifer · March 28th, 2008, 12:09 PM

yesterday

Lunch: 6 saltines and a pickle wrapped in cheese

Exercise: 20 minutes on the stair climber, 15 minutes jogging 10 min walking (haven't worked out on a daily/weekly basis in years.. so it's a start. gosh i hope i stick with it this time.)

Dinner: Vegetable soup with crackers

Late Night Snack: a tomato

Samia · March 28th, 2008, 12:40 PM

oh weight! its a very touchy subject for me. I have been very good and lots of weight, and I mean lots.
It all started with my first pregnancy, lots of complcations, had hormones and trigger shots, my size went from a Uk size 10 to 14, YES! it does not stop there, the pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage, I was so depressed and wanted to try again, 1 year of hormonal pills, my size went up to 14-16. Got pregnant became an 18, lost the pregnancy and was shattered. Its been 2 years now and I am back down to 12-14, and still working on it.
I am a pilates fan! I eat everything I crave but limit my calories for the day. My Gyn actually told me to go off chicken and that helped my weightloss a lot.

Samia · March 28th, 2008, 12:47 PM

ok that being said:
Breakfast: 1 Hard Boiled egg, fresh orange juice
Lunch: Light tuna salad
Snack: 5 cashews
Dinner: One cup fresh pasta with vegetables

Exercise: One hour of pilates

boysRsmelly · March 28th, 2008, 08:11 PM

Alright, today:

Breakfast: Still nothing, I'll try tomorrow
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich w/o condiments and Sunchips (are those okay for you?)
Dinner: Lean Cuisine

Exercise: I had class today and then I immediately had to go to work. Does running up the huge 3 flights of stairs count?

I really wish I had a better schedule, its so hard to find time to work out.

susieq · March 29th, 2008, 08:14 AM

well i bought a scale last night! it measured your weight, body fat, water weight and bone mass. fancy... so i actually discovered that i weigh 118lbs.

i didn't work out yesterday, and was going to go snowboarding this morning but we woke up late so i'll be doing that all day tomorrow - then i have to go back to the mountain on monday for an event so that'll be a good catch-up workout.

i didn't eat yet... but we are going to get brunch so that might be bad...

Maeveyblue · March 29th, 2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer

yesterday

Lunch: 6 saltines and a pickle wrapped in cheese

Exercise: 20 minutes on the stair climber, 15 minutes jogging 10 min walking (haven't worked out on a daily/weekly basis in years.. so it's a start. gosh i hope i stick with it this time.)

Dinner: Vegetable soup with crackers

Late Night Snack: a tomato

Jennifer, I love wrapping a pickle in cream cheese and corned beef. Sounds gross but is so awesome.

Maeveyblue · March 29th, 2008, 09:09 AM

Breakfast was a hamburger with no bread, large ice tea. And then dinner was lots of Mexican food from my favorite place in the whole world. Ironically I didn't eat too much and feel gross.
Excercise was walking around Sea World for 8 hours without sitting down.