Weekly Chat, August 1-7
 

Happy Monday, all!

Survived the weekend with the parents, sister, and bf all staying in my 1-bedroom apartment! Eating was way off cours,e but it was my planned 3 days off-plan anyway, so right back on track today!

Hope everyone else's weekend went well and our weeks all start out on the right foot!

GOod morning!! Monday already?? Where is this summer going??? This weekend was WAY OFF COURSE!! Mike went up north with a buddy, and saturday, I went shopping with makayla and tehn out with the girls, Ran into some people I DID NOT want to see. Random people whom are B*%CHES because Im dating Mike. They knoew him from school, and they were drunk and were talking about me like I wasnt even standing there!! ARG! Whatever, just made me realize how petty girls can be! Then in my depressed state, because I could hear them saying, "she's big, I cant beleive mike is dateing someone like that" the girls andI went for some Taco bell afterwards, and I didnt even care, I just wanted to get home and call mike. But I couldnt because his phone doesnt work there. ANYWAYS, sunday I CLEANed my house top to bottom, and worked out. spent the day with Makayla. And then bed. Gym this morning!! WHOOHOO!! and now Im at work. Sorry, rambling on, anyhow, hope everyone else weekend went ok!! ((HUGS))

Happy Monday everyone! :coffee:

Mmm I've got my hazelnut coffee made in my french press and iced sitting right here. I'm such a coffee snob. My weekend was fantastic. Can you see me grinning like a dope through the LAN line? All my plans with new guy (now BF) were outdoor-based so we had to switch them around because it stormed and poured rain all weekend. We still had fun. Eating was ok. I tried to order things that were healthy, and then they'd come and not be prepared the way I thought and instead be unhealthy. Since food was already home with us, I ate half, saved half for another meal. The fried stuff I threw out. No desserts. Alcohol was somewhat limited...I need to find a place to buy sure-free mixers, or make my own with fresh fruit. In fact I was pretty proud until I woke up at 4am with insomnia today and ate a bunch of leftovers. Bad Megan.

Insomnia was good for something at least. The rain had stopped so I went for a run. I'm hoping I'll keep it up and switch to morning runs like I've been trying to make myself do for the past month.

Jill, sounds like a crowd!

Justforus, don't let those girls get to you. Petty people just don't get it.

Bida, how's your head? Have fun w/ your fam. Kayaking is so much fun!

Lizzie, did you make it to the beach?

Paperclippy, you sound like me. Right now my tolerance is so low, 1 strong drink and I'm toast. If I'm DD I stick to soda.

Oops, didn't quite finish - have a great day everyone!

~Megan

Good Monday Morning everyone!!

Megan- I did make it to the beach! It sounds like you had another exciting weekend with the boy. Eating out is so hard sometimes. I wish all places had the nutritional info because I'm always shocked when I figure it out.


There are lots of good things happening for me fitness wise. First as of today, I will have had 8 good days in a row. No binging and no slacking off. I think the longest I ever made it before was 1 or 2 days. Also, I completed Week 5 of my Total Body Makeover plan and I started Week 6 yesterday. I'm so excited. Before I always 'fell off' around week 3 or 4.

Then.. this weekend my mom took me to the beach for some shopping and relaxing. I made good food choices and I was totally satisfied with my meals. She and I talked a lot about health and fitness and she told me that she lost a lot of her weight and started to live healthier because she wanted to set a good example for me when I was younger. Aw, mom. :spin:

Plus, I talked myself into going to the gym yesterday even though I really really didn't want to go. I started taking zoloft for my pmdd and it makes me soooo sleepy. I think because I only take it a week or so at a time my body never really gets used to it.


I'm not sure what is different this time, but maybe the good habits are just sticking.

Hope everyone has a good Monday and a great week!!

Good morning everyone!

My eating was not great this weekend, but it wasn't bad either. We did order pizza Friday night, but we ordered from the "lite" menu so it was only 160 cals/slice (I ate two slices). Obviously I counted that as my "cheat" meal so we didn't go out at all this weekend.

We did buy a steamer though, and I have been going crazy steaming all sorts of stuff (veggies, chicken, fish). Yesterday I made these steamed yeast dumplings with blueberry sauce that are traditional in my family, which are DELICIOUS, but of course I ate one too many of them. Total cals still not bad though (only a smidge over 1600 for the day), and I had the best run ever Sunday -- 6.7 miles, WAY longer than ever before, and it felt great!

Jill -- Wow, that must have been a tight fit with so many people! Glad you made it.

JustForUs -- People can be so mean sometimes. Don't let them get to you -- you're they're not worth your time.

Megan -- Sounds like the guy is great! Your coffee sounds yummy too, and I don't even like coffee usually. ;)

Lizzie -- It sounds like you had a great day with your mom! When I finally manage to make it home at the end of this month, my mom and I are planning on some shopping at outlet malls!

Have a great week everyone!

Good morning girls! It is my last week of my summer internship, which I am very excited about. Time to get ready to go back to school... This past weekend went very well for me. Friday, it was my friend's "birthday celebration that she organized" I did not have any drinks (I made myself designated driver so it was a fantastic excuse) although there were premade wraps which I HATE because they all had cheese, mayo, bacon etc. which I am not even a fan of so I limited myself to 1 so I wouldn't be hungry all night. Then on Saturday and Sunday despite my family deciding to just eat all weekend I tried to make healthy decisions at all of the restaurants. This week's challenge will be the "farewell intern lunch" that they preorder a whole bunch of stuff from Magiannos (last year I hear all they had was chicken fettuccini, chicken parmesan, spagetti- no really healthy alternatives oh boy!)

Jill- Is it ever hard for you to get back on track after your 3 days of eating?

JustForUs- I hear ya, I hate that new song they always play "don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me... etc." It's like all of my worse fears being sung to me at a bar. I always wonder if my boyfriend gets tired of my crazy quirks...

Megan-I hear you on the Hazelnut coffee. I am currently drinking/downing Dunkin Donuts medium Hazelnut with 2 splendas

Lizzie-Good luck with the 8 streak goal. Me and my mom often talk about weight, I love her and I am so glad that she got me thinking about what I eat before I get older and it is even harder to watch myself, but sometimes I think it might make me a bit "obsessive" you know? Do you ever feel like that?

Paperclippy- GOOD JOB WITH THE PIZZA! I know how hard it can be to not eat more, I looooove pizza. I am trying to be able to learn how to eat a few bits of my favorite foods and not have that turn into a binge.

It totally makes sense to me. What do you eat on a "super strict diet day."

I used to eat like that and for a long time and for many it definitely worked. But then when I got to college I would really let loose on my "weekends off" and not be "strict enough" on the week and slowly ever week I would gain 1/4 of a pound until they all added up... (ok and then my "weekend" went from just sunday, to saturday AND sunday, then to friday, and I knew I was in trouble when I said my weekend started on thursday lol)

Paperclippy - I wish I knew of a place to get lower calorie pizza, although having more than 2 slices in front of me might make it not so light. Good job on only have two! That takes will power. And also way to go on the run!! I can't wait until I can go that far!


Jenna- Mmm.. cheese, mayo and bacon.. I wish I hated that stuff! Being the DD is a good way to keep calories down. I'd never thought of it like that, but I need to cut back on my drinking and my going-out calories so maybe I'll volunteer next time. Try just have a little bit of Maggianos or a healthy portion and then cut back on the rest of your daily calories. I don't know if I could ever completely give up italian.
Sometimes I think I am a little obsessive about things, probably all on my own though. My mom is pretty good about not forcing things on me, and I'm really grateful to her for that. Although I'm sure I was affected by her yo-yo dieting when I was younger, I feel like I understand her better now. She has worked so hard and lost so much weight that she is really an inspiration to me.

I didn't give it up per se... when I tell myself to be good I am VERY good and motivated. The problem comes when I know that an event that I am not going to be good comes up (like Thursday's intern lunch) and I just go all out and eat a big portion of everything.

Weekends still are my downfall...
paperclippy~ YUMMM Pizza!! Cottage inn has a WONDERFUL VEGGIE low cal pizza, I could eat it all. But I dont. I usual try to say no. but doesn't al;ways work out that way!! Good will power!!
Jenna~ I dont care for Cheese mayo or bacon. I dont mind Mayo, but the others, actaully I could live without them forever!! LOL But all that food that will be at your lunch, Id cave!! Italian is MY WEAKNESS!!!! yummmm...
Jilly~ YOU ARE CRAZY! one bedroom apt!! LOL just kidding, at least you had fun!! :)
Lizzie I UNDERSTAND about being obssieve ! Im goin crazy on this counting calories, and retihnkging everything that goes into my mouth, and wokring out, keeping it written down.
Megan~ Coffee.. flavored coffee MY FAVORITE! Love it! can't stay away from it. every morning, except on weekends. it get expensive though! New guy, is now BF I saw!! congrats!! ;)

I follow a food plan provided by the Idiot Proof Diet website (yes, I got suckered into paying the $27 for the menu generator). Today, for example, I get to have:

• fish
• chicken
• sandwich (any type)
• lean ground turkey (I usually do this as a turkey burger patty)

Tomorrow, I think I get to have:

• flavored oatmeal
• omelette
• ham w/pineapple
• lean ground turkey

Basic jist: eat 4 times a day, at least 2.5 hours apart for each meal, high protein (but sometimes still kinda high in carbs cuz of fruit and stuff), and once in each 11-day menu, there is a day of nothing but fruits and veggies. Stick to it for 11 days, then have 3 days off, then right back on for another 11 days.

And you lost 12lbs from that? Wow!!! That is awesome.

The New Girl!
 

I am new! yay! Just signed up a few days ago - looking for 20somethings to keep me motivated! I love to post and check updates - so you can count on me for participation! :dance: *Sarah*

I had a fall back on Saturday night, but I was completely okay with it. I ate grilled chicken and rice for lunch on Sat. For dinner I had an ice cream sandwhich (not worried about that, it's my calcium!!) and I had a co-worker get me some fries from McDonalds. Well, after I got done with work I stopped at Walmart and picked up a frozen pizza. I baked the pizza and ate it all around 9 pm. I regreted it as soon as I ate the last slice! But, it made me realize that I don't want to do that anymore, and I have said this before, but it felt different somehow. It was like a turning point. We had a pot luck at work on Sunday and I at good, I skipped the sweets and brought strawberries to pass instead. I was busy at work all weekend so I didn't get any extra walking in, I am going to go today though.

Welcome Sarah! I hope to see you around more, and much luck to you! :D

Hey Girlys!

Good Morning, can't believe it's already August. I guess time flies when your having fun working out right?
Well, I have to admit, I got way off track this weekend. The SBD went out the door. I went tubing down the guadalupe this weekend and drank lots of beer. I also did a ten mile trek around a nearby lake with the bf. So maybe that will make up for the bad eating and all the alcohol??? :s:

Ladies, have a great week!

Welcome Sarah! These are fun people, I'm sure you will fit in perfectly!

I don't have much time, since I am going on my first planned 20 minute walk break in a minute. I started scheduling them with my mom so we actually sneak in exercise while we gab. My poor mother has struggled with her weight her whole life. She eats so healthy and exercises a ton (like 40 mile bike rides every weekend in addition to her 5-10 mile daily rides!). She wants me to be healthy and not struggle like she has. We are eachother's motivation. :dizzy:

I had a great weekend. We went camping. It was a lot of swimming and kayaking. When my family is cooking (whether home or camping) it is going to be healthy food. We had grilled salmon and veggies, turkey wraps, greek salad, and eggbeater veggie omelets. The only time I was naughty was the smores on both Friday and Saturday. You can't camp without smores though, right?

Anyway, it was a weekend with no beer and no fast food, so that is a success for me. Add in the outdoor exercise we got in and the weekend was about as on track as one can be for me.

Looks like everyone else is doing well, I'll have to catch up more later!

Wow guys that's awesome! I always try and incorporate socializing with a form of exercise... shopping + outside mall = fun AND burning calories as I walk. I know what you guys mean about your moms being nervous about you struggling like they did. I LOVE my mom for making me so conscious about what I eat and the importance of exercise, but sometimes I think because she started me "worrying" at such a young age that it has made me a bit obsessive (more than most my friends at least). Well we survived yet another Manic Monday. See you on Turbulent Tuesday!

Hello! I found this online and it has helped me manage my caloric intake specific to my height, weight, and age. :D

Your BMR is the amount of energy your body needs to function.
Step one is to calculate your BMR with the following formula:

Women: BMR = 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)

Men: BMR = 66 + (6.23 x weight in pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in years)

Step two: In order to incorporate activity into your daily caloric needs, do the following calculation:

If you are sedentary : BMR x 1.2

If you are lightly active: BMR x 1.375

If you are moderately active (You exercise most days a week.): BMR x 1.55

If you are very active (You exercise daily.): BMR x 1.725

If you are extra active (You do hard labor or are in athletic training.): BMR x 1.9

In order to lose weight, you must create a calorie deficit. It is easier and healthier to cut back your calorie intake a little bit at a time. Every 3,500 calories is equivalent to 1 pound.

If you cut back 500 calories a day, you will lose 1 pound per week. If you exercise to burn off 500 calories a day you will also lose 1 pound per week.

Ideally, you should do a combination of both, (e.g. cut back 250 calories; burn an extra 250 calories).

Maybe this can help some determine their target caloric intake!

Hi all,
talking about moms -I wish I had a mom that was - well she is supportive there is no doubt. But she has been big my whole life - and has def been on most yo-yo diets out there - she did atkins for a while, but I think it messed her up a bit. (this was back when atkins was still alive, before it was a big hit, when she went to his dr's office). last year she did sb, and did lose lots of weight, but she never continued on it. But I guess she is still healthier. Her weight freaks me out and is prob what has in my later life made me a bit insane about my wieght.

I mean she always supports me in my weight loss endeavors, I just wish she was better at it too. We can't say too much to her - or else she gets very defensive. as I am sure I am. I mean, I was put on a diet at 13 :) and then I went to a "fat camp" (did anyone here ever do that?) and what sux is I always have been a pretty active person, just a big active person. It is sooo hard for me to lose weight, and what it does come down to I am sure is the food I eat - which is hard, cause I enjoy food sooo much. but back to my former ramblings. I do somewhat blame my parents I guess for my wieght, I did not learn good eating habits from my mom, who would feed me fast food when my dad went away (lets say he was the cook, she def was not) and he went away on business a lot. And then I did not make wise decisions about eating growing up I guess. and there are only a few foods I hate - marmite is one. oh then prob veggiemite too :) though I have never attempted it. and I really am not into trying jellyfish - though I hear its all protein and low cals :)

anyway I better get to the gym. get my endorphines running. my caloric deficient going. ;)

good to hear camping was great she-mullet, and pizza was healthy (I also need to find some of that) paperclippy. and yeah on the now bf front megan.

happy mondays!

Sarah--those calculators never work for me. I always end up gaining when I eat the amount they say I should eat in order to lose. They're a bit too generic--doesn't take into account differences in hormones, muscle mass, type of exercise, and a whole laundry list of other things that makes us each unique. If it works for you, then heck, rock on!

Gotta stick hard core to plan today--I cheated last night and had a no sugar added pudding pop (60 calories). Not much of a cheat, but still not on my plan, so bad Jill!

Morning girls!!! Shemullet, I love to camp! sounds like you had a blast! and tons of excercise! I couldnt do it without drinking because all of my friends drink! :dizzy: On the subject of moms... Mine is VERY supportive!! but shes also like 120 lbs, always has been. My sister and my brother and my mom are all the same size. TINY!! My mom looks like she is 26 yrs old, and she is 44. Not that its bad but... and I cant really blame my parents, my dad is bigger like me. But when I was younger I was sooo healthy and a swimmer, on a serious team. so I swam no less then 3 hours a day. Then I got asthma and was puton steriods, within 2 motnhs I gained 30 lbs. So in and out of the hospital from the age 4 - 15 on the steriods up and dpwn with weight, eating healthy. Being a on a strict diet..... alll in all My parents blame it on the roids, and in a way I do to. The doctor said I had to be on them though because my lungs were so weak. SO here I am now, dealing with over weightness. IM OK WITH IT THOUGH! when I elarned that, I then realized it was up to me to lose it!

OK sorry for rambling! anyhow, made it to the gym this morning, a little late, but thats ok. Turned in our jeep lsat night, Im gonna miss her!! :^: But i do love my new truck! <05 f-150> Hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL MORNING!!

Wow, we're active this week! :) Welcome Sarah!

On the topic of moms, there was a thread a while back where I complained about mine. ;) My parents are supportive over the phone (I live on the other side of the country), for the most part, but always try to sabotage me in person. They are both overweight (my dad more than my mom) and love greasy fatty food and dessert (which is what I grew up on, LOL). Whenever my sister and I would come home for the holidays, my parents would complain we were fat, then take us out to eat almost every meal and feed us lots of desserts.

Anyway, the good thing is that finally I think my parents have seen the light, at least somewhat. They are inspired by the fact that my sister and I have finally started trying to get healthier, and especially that I have been successful so far (my sister has been successful at the working out part, but not so much on the eating front, so while she is healthier, she hasn't lost at all). Anyway, my mom has started exercising, and has even talked my dad into walking some, so that's great! The only problem is every time I call home, my mom complains about how she hasn't lost any weight. :lol: Personally I think it's because she still hasn't got the healthy eating under control, but it's also age (she's 57) -- she blames it all on age! She has also been on thyroid medications most of her life, so that may be involved too. It would be great if my dad would work on his eating and lifestyle some too, since he has had hypertension as long as I can remember and was recently diagnosed as a borderline diabetic.

Sorry for the book! :lol: Anyway, we'll see how things go when I finally go home for a few days at the end of this month (I haven't been home since December). I'm sure my eating will be a little out of control, but I'll try not to go too crazy. I am totally looking forward to eating all my favorite foods that I can't get here in Providence (like real good Mexican food!).

JustForUs- We have an f150 too! It is huge but I like driving it. Makes me feel powerful! :lol:


Paperclippy - I think a lot of people make the mistake of just working out or just eating less and think that the pounds are going to fly off. I know I did. It has taken me almost 20 years to understand that pigging out was not a healthy reward for going to the gym!
My mom is on thyroid medication too and she said that once she finally got the right dosage it was much easier for her to lose weight.
Yum... mexican food..

Welcome SARAH!! sorry I missed your POST!! :( I love it to lizzie, I feel like Im the queen of the road! LOL I'll run over the little guys! heheh... Mexican food?? someone say mexican????????? :listen:
IM SUPER BORED AT WORK TODAY LADIES!! :^: thats why Im posting so much latly!!

Happy Tuesday girls. Alright: MAJOR DILEMMA In Need: SUPPORT/MOTIVATION/CONFIDENCE/SUGGESTIONS/A WAY OUT(?)
Situation --> On Thursday it is our "intern farewell lunch" with the CEO so he is taking the 30 interns as well as many of our managers to Magiannos. He preordered a whole bunch of appetizers, entrees, and desserts (there is going to be sooo much food and no very healthy options... or so the returning interns have told me). What do I do?!?!? I can't NOT eat, but if I start eating I am scared it will turn into an all out binge, and I DON'T want to gain weight I have worked so hard and am doing so well...

CookieMonster, can you have a small lunch before you go to the lunch? That way even if you try to binge, your stomach will not have enough room to fit too much bad stuff. The only other thing I can think of is to hope one of the appetizers is a salad, and stick to the salad. Maybe you can limit yourself to one plate of food, so that way you can still try all the yummy foods, but you know that once you finish that one plate, you are totally done. I'm so bad at giving advice on this because I have the same problem . . . I usually just account for it by eating less the rest of the week. :o

I thought I would share advice I got from another thread on 3fatchicks.com with you girls since you said you have had similar experiences. I will save my "bread plate" and all non veggys will go on that small plate and I cannot refill it. Salad and vegetables can go on the big one (if not like sauteed/fried/with dressing, etc.) but the "unhealthy stuff" have to stay on the little plate (and maybe stay away from pasta?). And I'll have some raw carrtos before I go so I am not starving (my plan of attack). I am just nervous about appetizers and desserts.

I say if you've worked hard, treat this luncheon as your treat for the week, your 1 splurge. Even then, just put the things you really like on your plate, that way you don't eat things that you don't really want and have those additional calories. Also, just have one serving.

You can still treat yourself,l being healthy doesn't mean torturing yourself, by staying away from yummy things. Just everything in moderation!

Good Luck, and have fun...everyone has had some great suggestions!

Have a great week everyone!

Please don't think I'm a downer because I am DEFINITELY not. Maybe it's because it's the end of the work day and I am just so worn out, but has anyone ever felt that the only way to actually lose weight is if you have no life and no friends. I mean not to sound conceited or whatever but I feel like whenever I am determined to be healthy something comes up like a dinner at Magiannos or party at a bar or outing to a chocolate cafe... GRR!!! Sorry, I promise I will get sleep and be much more positive tomorow.

Jenna (((hugs))) I hear ya!!! Nobody said it was easy and there are some trying days, but that's what makes getting to your goal so sweet. Just keep on, keepin on! :tread:

Slow and steady wins the race! It's true! You can do this! :high:

"Bend & Snap" ;)

its true though - its def hard to go out and have friends esp when eating is involved. so it makes it hard. It will def be hard for me when I go home this weekend. I will try to keep it healthy - but its the excersize I am worried about.

u can handle the luncheon - its just one more day of the week. just look at it that way - not as like the big exception to the rule. Try talking a lot - it makes eating a lot harder and slower!

I think i have eaten too much today - but I have packed a very healthy meal for the airplane tomorrow - yeah!

Jenna~ You should be ok.. You seem to be stressing about it, I bet once the day is here, you'll hvae a small amount, and think, what wasI worried about?? TRUST IN YOURSELF!! we all do!! :) :D
HAPPY HUMP DAY EVERYONE!! This week this thread is awesome!! BIDA have fun!!
IT is SUPER hot here, anyone else near michigan or experincing the ridiculas HOT HUMID STICK WEATHER! I would like to work out in the evenings but its too warm!
I have a question about HOME decor! I want to paint my kitchen, a Darker deep burgendy/satin red color.<my applinces are white and i have oak cubards.theres not one huge wall either so it shouldn't be too too much> Im keeping my colors to a classic ggold and red/burgendy, I have cream leather couches in the family room, and like a plaid, <i know sounds ugly but they're not> sectional in the living room which are on each side of the kitchen, so it should look cute.. Any inputs?? Did that even make any sense?
Sorry so long this morning girls! Hope everyone is having a fun and happy HUMP DAY! ;)

Thank you guys so much. Sorry I was so down at the end of the day, but I am feeling MUCH better (upgraded my Hazelnut black coffee from Dunkin Donuts today to a large for the extra morning push today). It was really nice to be able to get that out in this thread. I know I defintiely stress way to much about things... that is why I LOVE having a place like here to talk. I hate constantly worrying and complaining to my mom, friends, and boyfriend (I don't want them to think I am obsessive or anything). It's just little worries in my head that I want to get out and share with you guys. Before I go back to school I actually made an appointment to talk to someone, a therapist, just once and get a lot of stress out you know. Make a plan to relax and not be so hard on myself. I think it will be a good idea for me.

JustForUs your kitchen sounds awesome, I can't wait till next year when I can decorate my own apartment. I am from Chicago so I know exactly what you mean about the crazy heat. Problem is I dress for the warm temp outside but the second I get in my office I am freezing so I have to bring a coat.

HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!

Also I have a question: Usually I do an hour of running or eliptical every day. I have wanted to do an aerobics class because I hear a lot of people really like it, but I feel like I don't get as intense of a work out as a run/eliptical. Do I do both then on a day? I usually have tried to stay away from working out more than once a day so I don't hurt myself...

Is there anyway that we can sticky the August Challenge thread up by the bios just for this month?

I think a mod has to... hang on I'll ask!