Healthier Living Thread Part V

O.K., my true weight loss for the week is 4 lbs. I'm very very happy with that. Managed to get to the gym.

Zoe, your son surely will remember that as well. :)

1 lb this week - groann this is slow - but 6 lb altogether for the month, I guess that is ok.

I got to speak to my son tonite, woo hoo! He is in my good graces now heh heh ... (a little too long between phone calls!)

{{{{{{{{Tweety}}}}}}}}

Hi all- I would like to join in if I can. I'm trying to lose baby weight. My youngest is almost 2 now, and it's time. I started my diet change last week, and have lost 3 pounds (woohoo!) by decreasing my calories by 500, taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, and walking during my lunch hr (I don't work at the bedside any more).

I really need to get on an exercise program. How do those of you with children make time to go to the gym?

Good to hear ds is in good graces. :) 6 lbs is excellent for the month Zoe. Experts agree that 1-2 pounds a week is healthiest and stays off easier in the long run. Slow and steady.

I'm going to yoga class this AM.

Thank you Tweety :) you sweetie (what a poet eh?)

I got the urge for something sweet tonite so I sliced an apple (w/skin on), put cinnamon and splenda on, and micro'd it for about 1 1/2 min - delicious Wanted something "badder" but it did the trick.

I think about all the stuff, and the kinds of stuff, I used to eat, esp at nite, and I am baffled that I didn't weigh a lot more!

Congrats on the yoga, still going to the brutal one? Is this the "hot" yoga you described last year?

Hi all- I would like to join in if I can. I'm trying to lose baby weight. My youngest is almost 2 now, and it's time. I started my diet change last week, and have lost 3 pounds (woohoo!) by decreasing my calories by 500, taking the stairs at work instead of the elevator, and walking during my lunch hr (I don't work at the bedside any more).

I really need to get on an exercise program. How do those of you with children make time to go to the gym?

HEY, welcome to the thread of COURSE you can join us! I am having a hard time w/ my baby fat too (mine is 20 y.o.)... I hope this goes well for you, 3 LB - wow, that is great!

I got the urge for something sweet tonite so I sliced an apple (w/skin on), put cinnamon and splenda on, and micro'd it for about 1 1/2 min - delicious Wanted something "badder" but it did the trick.

HEY, welcome to the thread of COURSE you can join us! I am having a hard time w/ my baby fat too (mine is 20 y.o.)... I hope this goes well for you, 3 LB - wow, that is great!

That sounds really good- Splenda is our friend :).

Thanks- I hope it's a trend lol. I have to quit thinking 'diet,' and start thinking 'lifestyle change.' Here's to a good workweek for you all!

That sounds really good- Splenda is our friend :).

Thanks- I hope it's a trend lol. I have to quit thinking 'diet,' and start thinking 'lifestyle change.' Here's to a good workweek for you all!

Splenda isn't the GREATEST thing for us, but I think when I am craving 10 servings of we-won't-say-what, it'll do, it'll do LOL

part V

wowee

hi eveybody

keep up the good work all

part V

wowee

hi eveybody

keep up the good work all

Muffie, you too!

You still biking? What are we gonna do this winter for exercise?

Notice I said "we" lol

Hey Everyone,

Long Time No See.......

I have been going through some tough times with my health and am now doing an 1800 cal diet, exercise, and meditation.

Diagnosed with diabetes approx. three months ago and have really struggled with changes.

It is good to be back and see how everone is doing.

Liz

OK- I just bought a yoga DVD, so I can exercise at home before I go to bed. I lost another pound. Total=6 pounds. Yay!

I'm taking a nutrition class with a dietitian right now at work, and it's very interesting. It's mostly focused on carb counting to help our diabetic patients with their diet plans, but I've gotten some really good tips. One really good piece of advice she gave was to divvy out portions of things like cereal as soon as you bring it home from the grocery, and using broccoli slaw mix in things for a veggie boost. Another good tip for a low fat dessert is to scoop 4 tbsp of fat free cool whip between 2 chocolate graham crackers and freeze for a low fat 'ice cream sandwich'- 60 cals/3 grams fat. I started monitoring my caloric intake and weight loss on http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/ It's been very helpful in keeping track of what I'm eating, and my progress.

Good luck to everyone this week!