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Forum: Calorie Counters 12-15-2005, 03:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 839
Posted By oliviacw
My minimum daily intake is 1200 (I normally aim...

My minimum daily intake is 1200 (I normally aim for 1540-1650). If I'm just not eating one day and end up low (which is pretty rare), I find it easiest to add in beverages that have some nutritional...
Forum: Calorie Counters 12-15-2005, 03:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By oliviacw
Try to add in one more piece of fruit each day -...

Try to add in one more piece of fruit each day - melon, berries, or bananas all would be good.

And if you like soups, buy frozen veggies and add a half cup or a cup of veggies to your soups! It's...
Forum: Overeaters Anonymous 12-15-2005, 03:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,566
Posted By oliviacw
Count, weigh. measure. - 32 of my...

Count, weigh. measure.

- 32 of my mini-shredded wheats make a cup, which is one serving.

- 10 tortilla chips equal one serving, etc. Read the labels for these kinds of items.

- I buy the...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 12-15-2005, 02:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,358
Posted By oliviacw
I track my food, and I write down everything I...

I track my food, and I write down everything I eat - even the nibbles. It makes me stop and think before, say, I try the piece of cheese in the grocery store, or the mini chocolate bar on the...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 12-15-2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,627
Posted By oliviacw
Cook some pasta (1 cup, cooked). In a saucepan,...

Cook some pasta (1 cup, cooked). In a saucepan, heat some veggies and the tuna (1 cup stir-fry veggies, about 3 ounces of tuna or however much you want). Crumble in some goat cheese (soft! - 1 or...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 12-15-2005, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,822
Posted By oliviacw
I started exercising by joining a "10,000 steps"...

I started exercising by joining a "10,000 steps" program run by my employer. They gave you a pedometer, and then each week the goal was to increase the average number of steps you took each day by...
Forum: Exercise! 10-10-2005, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By oliviacw
The 65% of 220 - age rule of thumb only works for...

The 65% of 220 - age rule of thumb only works for about half the population. I'd suggest experimenting some - try bumping it up by 10 bpm each time you exercise, until you get to a point where you...
Forum: Calorie Counters 10-10-2005, 12:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By oliviacw
- yogurt, fresh fruit, and half a cup of mini...

- yogurt, fresh fruit, and half a cup of mini shredded wheat cereal

- soy cheese slices and WASA crisp bread, plus fruit

- veggie omelet plus slice of whole wheat toast

- cottage cheese...
Forum: Calorie Counters 09-19-2005, 04:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,667
Posted By oliviacw
I use a program called balancelog...

I use a program called balancelog (http://www.healthetech.com). I like it because it works on my Palm, and I can enter things throughout the day and then synch it up with my computer when I get...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 09-17-2005, 01:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,264
Posted By oliviacw
When I first started eating more healthily, I...

When I first started eating more healthily, I deliberately ate 5 or 6 small meals in a day, in order to keep from getting too hungry in between larger meals. I tried to get some protein and some...
Forum: South Beach Diet 09-17-2005, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By oliviacw
And so what would you be doing in the fall of...

And so what would you be doing in the fall of 2010 if you DON'T go to school?

Seriously, don't think about how long it's going to take, because that's a sure-fire way to depress yourself.

I...
Forum: Carb Counters 09-17-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By oliviacw
One nutrient that is really important before and...

One nutrient that is really important before and during the beginning of pregnancy is folic acid, and that is one of the B vitamins mostly found in grains. I would make sure that you start (now!),...
Forum: Calorie Counters 09-17-2005, 01:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,196
Posted By oliviacw
There's really no need to mix tuna with anything...

There's really no need to mix tuna with anything if you're going to eat it on bread or crackers. I often have, as a snack or part of lunch, one of those little 3 oz cans of tuna with one or two WASA...
Forum: General Diet Plans and Questions 09-11-2005, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By oliviacw
The salad bar is your friend! Seriously,...

The salad bar is your friend!

Seriously, with dining halls, the two biggest issues are that you will find it hard to get enough fruit and veggies, and they will often serve very large portions of...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 09-11-2005, 02:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 835
Posted By oliviacw
I like a book called "The Solution: For Safe,...

I like a book called "The Solution: For Safe, Healthy, and Permanent Weight Loss" by Laurel Mellin. It gives set of tools you can use to manage those urges to binge or make unhealthy choices, and to...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 09-11-2005, 01:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
Posted By oliviacw
Generally accepted serving sizes: Veggies: ...

Generally accepted serving sizes:

Veggies:
- leafy green (lettuce, spinach, etc): 1 cup
- other: .5 cup

Fruits:
- most fruits: 1 piece
- small stone fruits (apricots, small plums): 2 pieces...
Forum: Depression and Weight Issues 09-11-2005, 01:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By oliviacw
Next time you go, make a list of your questions...

Next time you go, make a list of your questions and carry it in with you. That way, you'll be able to say right off "I have some questions here", and it will be easier for you to focus on them.
Forum: Calorie Counters 09-08-2005, 02:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,054
Posted By oliviacw
My calorie intake varies, because I eat different...

My calorie intake varies, because I eat different things every day. I make sure I always get at least 1350, and I aim for an average of around 1540 per day. Sometimes I eat as high as 1900 or 2000...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 09-08-2005, 01:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Posted By oliviacw
First off, 7 hours of sleep is not enough for me!...

First off, 7 hours of sleep is not enough for me! I need a minimum of 8, and I often sleep longer on the weekend. If I get less sleep, I just get less efficient during the day.

Second, I have...
Forum: Veggie Challenged 09-05-2005, 12:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,100
Posted By oliviacw
The veggie-haters might like to try the winter...

The veggie-haters might like to try the winter squashes - butternut, acorn, etc. They can be a lot like mashed potatoes in texture, but with lots more good vitamins and minerals. And really easy to...
Forum: Calorie Counters 09-04-2005, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,027
Posted By oliviacw
The amount of calories you need to eat in order...

The amount of calories you need to eat in order to lose depends on your metabolism, current weight, and amount of activity (all of which are interrelated), so it will vary from person to person, and...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 09-01-2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,935
Posted By oliviacw
The two times I've managed to seriously go on a...

The two times I've managed to seriously go on a diet and lose weight, have been because the doctor told me at a routine appointment that my blood pressure was too high, and if I couldn't control it...
Forum: Nutrition and Labeling 08-28-2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,361
Posted By oliviacw
Frozen veggies are much better than canned! ...

Frozen veggies are much better than canned!

I know that my current diet is actually saving me money, because I used to go out to eat for at least one, if not two, of my meals each day. That...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 08-25-2005, 03:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,322
Posted By oliviacw
If you're able to eat oatmeal, have you tried...

If you're able to eat oatmeal, have you tried lentil soup? I think it would have a similar consistency, and would get you some protein and iron, which should help the healing. Or you could run it...
Forum: 100 lb. Club 08-24-2005, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By oliviacw
You might want to review your eating and bump up...

You might want to review your eating and bump up those calories a little bit. My weight is very similar to yours (started at 263.5, currently at 249.5), and I'm eating around 1540 calories per day,...
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