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OceanCityGirl wrote:Congrats that is an impressive loss.

Now, damn. MrOc and I have been walking for 45 minutes a day. The past couple days we amped it up and added bike riding. I felt really good and the weight is coming off. But I pulled a muscle in my calf and yesterday it got alot worst when I stepped off a high step. I need to keep up the good work. I'll give it 2-3 days of rest, ice, ibuprofen. But if it's still bothering me I'm going to need an alternate way to get the workout in. I can join the community center and use the pool, but I don't think I'll get enough of a workout. I can see if the elliptical machine bothers it. I'll do some crunches and other exercises but the walking was the core to my program. Any tips? Any idea when a muscle pull is serious enough to go to the drs.?

Can't help you with the muscle pull question but you can get enough of a workout swimming. Swim, swim, swim!!! Do laps for a half hour and check your heart rate. It's amazing how effortless it is. I have decided that is helping me as much as the gym towards my goal. Also, working out in the water is a very safe place. It is relatively impossible to hurt yourself in water (short of drowning or a muscle cramp) and because of the resistance of the water you usually don't get sore muscles. I swim everyday (M-F) if I can, unfortunately the management of my neighborhood decided June was the month to resurface the pool, so I'm outta the water for 4 weeks.

Intake and Output for 5/30/08

B-fast- 1/4 chicken salad sandwich
Did 30 min aerobic video
Lunch- Caesar salad w/2oz chiken breast 2oz dressing, diet coke
Dinner- 8 cheese and spinach hors de overes, 1 cocktail, 1/2 cup chocolate sorbet

Intake & Output for 5/31/08

B-fast- South Beach bar, water
Lunch- 1 piece baked chicken, brown rice, brussel sprouts, diet coke
Dinner- can't remember......I think there was some rum involved.....

Good article I got in my email today......if you register at sparkpeople.com, they will send you emails every day with recipes, tips and encouragement....a lot of them go in the trashbin, but always a few gems....


Here are a few tips to help you decrease your caloric intake without "dieting" or feeling deprived.

Don’t eyeball it
Studies show that people tend to underestimate how much they really eat every day. In doing so, we consume too many calories without realizing it. Research shows that keeping a log by recording exercise and food intake is one of the best predictors of successful weight loss.

A written record can point out your eating patterns (eating in front of the TV or in the car, eating the same breakfast every day), triggers (stress, sadness, boredom, time of day), and areas where nutritional changes can be made. You may find that you are eating less fruits than you thought or drinking too much soda, for example. Then you’ll know where you can implement healthy changes.

(I use fitday.com for a food journal, but there are a lot of them out there....it's truly one of the most important keys for me.....)

Reading food labels is key to healthy portion sizes. At a quick glance, a bottle of juice (or bag of chips, candy bar, or frozen entrée) may appear to contain 100 calories, but a closer look will reveal that the package includes two or more servings, which doubles the caloric content.

After familiarizing yourself with portion sizes, be sure to measure. Be exact if cooking at home, but when eating out, think about common objects. Two tablespoons of peanut butter, mayo, or dressing is about the size of a golf ball. A serving of meat is the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand. A medium piece of fruit is similar to a baseball.

Having trouble stopping at one serving of pretzels or chips? Buy single-serving packages of your favorite foods for built-in portion control, or measure out single servings into baggies or containers.

Hold the fat?
It’s important to remember that not all fats are bad. Certain oils (olive, canola), and nuts are nutritious and healthy to eat. However, fat does have more than twice the calories per gram than carbohydrates and protein (9, 4, and 4, respectively). And generally, people consume too much and the wrong kinds of fats, which means excessive calories.
When cooking, limit the amount of oil you use by using a non-stick pan. You can also use spray-able oils (avoid substitutes and go for the real olive and canola oil sprays) to coat your pans with virtually zero calories. A MISTO sprayer, available in department stores, can evenly distribute 1/2 teaspoon of oil or salad dressing, compared to the 2-3 teaspoons that you would usually pour on for the same purpose—a savings of 100 calories.

Skimp on butters, dressings, and creams, using just enough for taste. Try a baked potato flavored with salsa rather than butter, and forgo the "secret sauce" on your favorite burger. Search for lite or reduced-fat versions of certain condiments, like dressings and sauces. One serving of lite mayo has less than half the calories (85) of regular mayo (200), but is almost identical taste and texture.

Blotting the fat from greasy foods like cheese pizza or burgers is also worth the effort. One could easily soak up a teaspoon of grease, 5 grams of fat, and 40 calories from two slices of pizza alone.

Add flavor to foods without excess calories and fat by using herbs, fresh or dried. An added bonus: studies show that spicy foods, flavored with red peppers or chili peppers, may boost metabolism and help you to stop eating sooner.

When cutting out high-fat and high-calorie foods, replace them with fruits and vegetables. These essentials are low in calories, but high in volume, fiber and nutrients, which can give a feeling of fullness. They make great snacks and are easy to pack. Stick to whole foods as much as possible. A potato is a better option than an order of fries, just as an apple is healthier than a slice of apple pie.

Drink water, not alcohol
(BLASPHEMER>>>>>>just kidding......haven't had a drink since March 7....can you say CHEAP DATE?)
Not only does alcohol contain 7 calories per gram, but it also lowers self-control when it comes to food. Limit your alcohol intake and your body will thank you. Save alcohol for a post-meal indulgence, rather than drinking it before or with food. Studies show that alcohol lowers inhibitions and control when it comes to eating, causing people to eat more than those who waited to drink after finishing a meal.

Drink water throughout the day, before, and during meals to help curb your appetite. Oftentimes, people think they are hungry when they are actually thirsty or dehydrated. Dehydration can slow metabolism, but the process of drinking water and warming it to body temperature involves energy and burns calories. Plus, being well hydrated gives body at least 10 minutes more energy for exercise, according to a study in the International Journal of Sports Medicine.


To lose a healthy one pound of fat per week, all it takes is a 500-calorie deficit per day (which can be achieved by reducing calories, exercising more, or a combination of both). For a healthy lifestyle, not a diet, that is easy to stick with, try incorporating some or all of these easy strategies to reduce calories without giving up the pleasures of eating.

Intake & Output for 6/1/08

B-fast- 2 pieces french toast with syrup, milk
Lunch- 4 cheese and spinach hors de overes, 12 cheezits, 1 string cheese
Dinner- 2oz chicken and 2oz london broil, garlic mash potatoes, brussel sprouts, 2 beer

Okay, trying to get back on the proverbiel horse and get my butt moving again. Dealing with stupid poison ivy for over a week now. Think I can get refocused, most itching for me is done. The other 3 people still dealing with it more. As always looks like you are all hanging tough and kickin' it. Way to go!!

pbans wrote:............have to post some progress pics.....I was so stinking excited when I noticed the difference......sometimes it takes a picture to really see the difference....whether you've gained or lost.....

This is me with Jake S. last May.....


.....and this is me, a total of 50 pounds lighter....with my daughter at the zoo, THIS May!

Conga-rats Paige! Lookin' good!
I remember when I hit 50 pounds I had tears of joy

Paige,
That is so very awesome!!! WOW! I am looking forward to the day when I see pictures that I can tell a difference in. You look totally great!!!

Intake & Output for Mon. 6/2/08

B-fast- 1/4 turkey sandwich, coffee
30 min. on treadmill
Lunch- chicken, spinach, tomato wrap, 1 cup french onion soup, diet coke
Dinner- 4oz london broil, 1 cup garlic mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, 1 beer, 1 shot of rum, 1.30 oz dark chocolate, 1 sugar cookie w/frosting

Intake & Output for Tues. 6/3/08

B-fast- 1/4 turkey sandwich, oatmeal w/honey, pecans & flaxseed, coffee
Cleaned a house
Lunch- 2 oz ground beef, salad w/ o&v, diet 7up, funsize chocolate bar
Snack- 2oz london broil, 1/4 cup garlic mashed potatoes
Dinner- 3 veggie, chicken cheese, soft tacos, 1 beer

Barefoot Gypsy wrote:Okay, trying to get back on the proverbiel horse and get my butt moving again. Dealing with stupid poison ivy for over a week now. Think I can get refocused, most itching for me is done. The other 3 people still dealing with it more. As always looks like you are all hanging tough and kickin' it. Way to go!!

You've probably already heard of Zanfel, but their products work very well on poison oak and ivy.

sonofabeach wrote:

pbans wrote:............have to post some progress pics.....I was so stinking excited when I noticed the difference......sometimes it takes a picture to really see the difference....whether you've gained or lost.....

This is me with Jake S. last May.....


.....and this is me, a total of 50 pounds lighter....with my daughter at the zoo, THIS May!

Conga-rats Paige! Lookin' good!
I remember when I hit 50 pounds I had tears of joy

you look yummy paige

Capt.Flock wrote:

sonofabeach wrote:

pbans wrote:............have to post some progress pics.....I was so stinking excited when I noticed the difference......sometimes it takes a picture to really see the difference....whether you've gained or lost.....

This is me with Jake S. last May.....


.....and this is me, a total of 50 pounds lighter....with my daughter at the zoo, THIS May!

Conga-rats Paige! Lookin' good!
I remember when I hit 50 pounds I had tears of joy

you look yummy paige

thanks.......a lot!

sonofabeach wrote: Conga-rats Paige! Lookin' good!
I remember when I hit 50 pounds I had tears of joy

I got a little verklempt the other day when I could actually buy a pair of pants off the rack at Old Navy......NOT in the dreaded "Women's" section....

Haven't posted since the 4th.....been a rough week or so. Lots of that stuff called "life" happening around me and it ain't been the good stuff. Emotionally draining me. The one thing I notice though, I haven't gone to food for comfort like I use to. I use to eat when I was upset and now I don't, so I guess I have changed that habit.
I am still here and I hope all of you are also.
Sally

Ukulady wrote:Haven't posted since the 4th.....been a rough week or so. Lots of that stuff called "life" happening around me and it ain't been the good stuff. Emotionally draining me. The one thing I notice though, I haven't gone to food for comfort like I use to. I use to eat when I was upset and now I don't, so I guess I have changed that habit.
I am still here and I hope all of you are also.
Sally

((((((((SALLY))))))) thinking about you and good thoughts your way

I have been doing good on my weightloss. Not sure how much more I have lost. I need to jump on a scale sometime. I moved to a different apartment in which now I have to do alot more walking plus with the hot weather now its goos. I am eating lots of chicken and fruits and avoiding fatty foods and sugary drinks (diet soda can be just as bad, the artificial sweeteners will just make you want to crave sugar) . drinking lots and lots of water and 3-4 protein shkes through out the days.

I've been thinking a lot about this thread but not looking for it this whole month. Seems like quite a few have let it slip to the wayside too.

But YOU'RE LOOKING GOOD, PAIGE!

Sorry you've had it rough, Sally... I've been extremely busy, but exercised daily on vacation at a resort with a nice gym. BUT that was a week ago....

Let's all get back on the bandwagon in July!!! I'm going to bed early so I can hit the gym early with hubster... and see if what happens... I'm sick of looking like a "before" photo!

Summer is such a great time for healthy eating.

I went to the fruit stand today and there were so many yummy things......
canteloupe, watermelon, cherries, grapes.......YUMMO.

The veggies were pretty nice, too......

I love summer!

I'm now jogging twice a week and doing 200 sit ups three times a week.
Now if I could only do more exerise on the weekends.
Seems like I can wipe out five days worth of work in just two days but hot wings are just too damn good!!!!!

How's everybody doing?

Hope the summer bbq's haven't thrown everyone off too badly!