Thanks for looking out for me, Grammy! :) I agree. Its hard to find the perfect balance with my low activity (at this point) and the mega breastfeeding.

My lofty 1st goal is to be down to 180 by my six week check up, and I was 195 this morning. Wooohooo! I think I can do it. That will be 50 pounds lighter than my last weight at the doc's office, and 30 pounds left to lose to pre-preg weight. :carrot:

That sounds yummy~ Do you heat it in the microwave first? I do with the PB--for about 10 seconds and then add the banana.

CoolMom-I recommend that you take your calories to 1800-1900 calories. If your baby is nursing exclusively (no cereal, formula, etc.) then your body is using about 500 calories a day making breastmilk. An 1800-1900 calorie level diet would equate to a woman not nursing eating 1300-1400 a day.

Do this for a few days, and let me know how you are feeling. :) A mother nursing exclusively should not eat below 1800 a day.

YEP!! I usually microwave a few seconds after I assemble it...Soooo yummy

boy do I have to learn the lingo here! I thought WW was weight watchers! ok, so rethinking this, what is the LA tortilla?... and how many calories and what size tortillas are we talking about. that is question #1, question #2 is how do I get one of these weight loss strips that I see at the bottom of all your posts?

hey all,

I have a question to ask all of you... What is the best, most accurate scale.
I need to buy one soon. mine is off by tons. ;) I need more accuracy than that !
really, it is off by anywhere from 4-10 pounds. according to where one stands on the darn thing.


Zoe,
Good luck, you can do it! It has only taken me 21 yrs. to try to loose my baby fat. ;)

Diva,
come back! :(


Lara,
Thanks for the WHOHOO!
I am doing this for me.

But I also have to be a good example for my dd. She and I are doing this together.
SHE has lost almost 3 pounds. Doing nothing but Curves, and eating the healthy food I cook. Glad she has. but seems like I am working so much more.
Oh well, thats what happens when you are almost 50, not 21.

Today is dd first time to get on my treadmill! so it seems to have given her some incentive!
So far I have 1 mile today. Curves maybe later?

Theresa.

delarimi-

In 95% of the forum, WW DOES mean Weight Watchers. However, every now and then it is just a shorthand for whole wheat. :)

Here's a link to the La Tortilla place--you can search for stores that carry them:

http://www.latortillafactory.com/jad...tewelcome/Home

WW stands for Weight Watchers
ww stands for whole wheat

We all get confused from time to time!!! It took me forever to understand what DH, DD and DS was!

I bought a doctor's scale many years ago (the same kind that you stand on in a doctor's office). It was a little pricey but I am a nut job when it comes to precise weight, so this tells me 1/4 pound increments with no guess work and sometimes that is all I'll need is a 1/4 weight loss. I have had this for at least 14 or 15 years and it is still working perfectly. I got it at Service Master but they have since got out of business, but I am sure there are many places that carry them. If you think about how many scales a person goes through in 15+ years it is sure worth it

HAND IS UP! I have a question for the apple shaped pros.

I am an apple, no not the kind you can eat unless you are lypo suction machine and then I would gladly let you take a bite (HEHEHE). I have been reading and they say apple shape people should watch the amount and type of carbs they consume because we are carb sensitive. I do try and make sure all my carbs are good carbs, ww, brown, that type thing but should I be limiting them also a certain % or total carbs for the day? I know everyone will view it differently but I am open to all suggestions. Deep inside I think I need to limit even the good carbs but I just like to get other peoples point of view.

Allison~ That is so funny that you mentioned the ww tortilla with the pb and banana. That's what I packed for my lunch today (plus veggies.) I had never heard of anyone doing that, but it sounded good to me. Now I find out everyone does it. LOL!

I love the La Tortilla Factory Tortillas! Low calorie and high in fiber (8 grams for the little ones and 14 grams for the "burrito size.") Yum!

As far as I know-there is no truth to this.

I am an hourglass figure-I am *smallest* in my waistline area with larger hips/legs and bust, and I am extremely carb sensitive, because I am pre-diabetic, and gestational diabetic. (diabetic when pregnant) My aunt was also an hourglass figure type, and she was diabetic before she passed. I am pretty sure that diabetics, hypoglycemic people, and those with numerous other carb sensitivities come in all shapes, sizes, and body types-whether they be apples, pears, or hourglasses. :)

I found a place close to me and will try them.. thanks

weight tracker
 

I found the place for the weight tracker and followed the steps, so now how do you get the weight tracker into this message?

Yeah, I might have to make some adjustments. I came up with the 1700-1800, basically the same way. Normally, I can't lose an ounce if I eat over 1200 (sucky metabolism and poor activity), so I added the 500 to that number to get the 1700. I still kept my caloric intake the same yesterday, but felt much better after adding in some more fats.

After you create your tracker, you need to copy the "code" and then go to user CP and click on edit signature. In the box, paste the "code" and you should then see your tracker in your signature.

Wow!
 

I see that I'm going to have to be a lot more active to keep up with this group!! I've had a good eating week so far. I ate great on Monday, but Tuesday I had insomnia (didn't get to bed until 5:30 :() and ended up having a sensible snack in the middle of the night, which put me a little over for the day. Wednesday I did great again and today is shaping up well. I've been great with the exercising, too, and I haven't binged once.

Just an idea -- maybe it would be better to at least estimate the calories you've eaten in the evening or next day if you miss a day. That way you stay in the habit of counting, even if you go over or miss a day.

Thanks, Aphil! I remember you from the last couple of times I've gotten serious. You're always very helpful. :)

Hey Diva! I think you are quite a popular member of the thread so I do hope you'll keep posting. Very entertaining! You do need to do you..but you seem like maybe you're a bit hard on yourself goal wise sometimes so I just got concerned. At any rate, I'm looking forward to meeting up. ;)

I just got one of those hand held fat % monitor thingies. I'll tell you guys that skinny DH was at 8%. LOL! Yup, that would be about right. He tried my elliptical and worried when he saw the calories burned number on the monitor, saying but he doesnt WANT to burn any calories. LOL Anyway, I'm too embarrassed to say what my fat % is. Will keep you girls posted as it comes down. :)

Finally having a better day calorie wise, but no energy to work out. Oh well, tomorrow's another day.

evening all. I hope all of you had an good day.

here is my numbers for today.

Total:
Cal: 1489
Fat: 21%
Carbs: 57%
Fiber: 50 gr
Protein: 22%


I tried the TILAPIA fish some of you mention, I did not like it as well as my dog did. I won't eat that one again. Yuk!

Instead I ate the left over-half of a pizza from last night. With beens and Pea pods, and with my Yam.

I walked 30 min. and went to Curves, 30 min.

sleep tight.
good night. :faint:

I am going to read a good book and go to bed. :book2:

Theresa

1648 cals today
no real exercise, just some shopping.

I bought some jeans, and am thinking I'll have to stick to the black knit pants until I lose more weight.

Haven't posted for quite a while. I see quite a few new faces on here, took me quite a while to catch up on the postings.
Went to a wedding shower last Sunday and tried to stay away from the desserts. I'm OK if I don't even try a bite.
No weight loss this week. Congrats to those who are doing so well on your activity and keeping within your calorie range.

Claire
I don't think we could have said it better.

thanks for putting my feelings here.

theresa

ditto claire and theresa.... :)

calories for today: 1635

Woodlily: we're approx. the same weight now (you're a few pounds ahead of me!), have the same goal, both have not posted for awhile, and are both from minnesota...i feel like i'm reading a reflection :)

Calories for today: 1489

No exercise today, but I hope to be back into my walks next week.

Today was a much better day than yesterday and my stress level seems to be evening out. Thank goodness! Too many more days like that and I would have dove head first into a pint of Ben & Jerry's.

Walking~ I don't know how everyone else makes them, but this is what I do. I take a whole wheat La Tortilla Factory tortilla and I spread 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter on it. Then I slice up half of a banana and line up the slices, roll it up and eat. I took one for lunch today and I heated it in the microwave for 20 seconds. It may be simple, but it's sooooo good!

Good night everyone!

Just over 1600 cals for yesterday of the most horrible stuff. Orange juice! I haven't had orange juice in years. And full fat sour creme?? The inside of my head need some work folks.

"Please send visions of feathers and all things light to me tomorrow at weigh in. I'm not feeling too confident... we'll see.

Claire"

:df: :df: :df: :goodscale and an :angel: to go with it. Is that close enough for you visions of feathers? Good luck. You are doing great already!

I Just got off the treadmill, I walked an ave. of 3 mph. for 22 min. and did 1.25 miles. My best to date. I will get back on later if time permits. family day!! get to see my granddaughter today.

I am off the Giant Eagle. to get MORE fruits and veggies... and maybe some beaf and potatoes for hubby ;)
tacos sound good!

later ladies.

let the sunshine down on your hard work today.

Theresa

Good morning everyone.

Walklingtolose, I agree with everything you said about the ongoing "conversation". But for me the real revalation in your post, is that we can now call you something else. I see you put Claire into your signature. So can we call you that? It's a lot easier then Walkingtolose ;) . I am sending you good Mr. Scale vibes. Good luck.

And DIVA please stick around. You are such a valuable member of this team.

Theresa, I'm sorry you didn't like the tilapia. Did you spice it up well?

Zenor, that banana wrap sounds mmm, mmm GOOD.

Mami, so you got of those hand held thingamajigs? Cool. I can't believe you won't tell us your body fat%. But of course, that's your choice. Even more unbelivable is that you think it's that bad. I think you're exagerating. You and your brand new elliptical. (I'm so jealous). Let me ask you. Did it take time til you got used to it. How long were you able to go right away. And did it make you dizzy at first? That's what I hear.

Susan, today will be a better day. Sour cream is just about my least favorite food. ICE cream - that's the cream that I like.

Thursday's calories - my usual boring 1200.

Have a great Friday ladies. And a stupendous and healthy weekend.

I want to point out that I did not say what I did lightly. I have stated before, that zig zagging calories is one thing-that is where someone who wants to average 1400 a day, might eat 1200 one day, and 1600 the next. Zig zagging calories does not mean eating 1700 calories two days in a row, and eating 400 the next day with overexercising-so that you average out at 1200 at the end of the week.

You are correct, about Diva's calories for the week. They average out to 1121 over the last week. That is STILL under 1200 calories, which is a bit on the low side. However, if you go back further, the week before the calories averaged out at 890. The week before that they average 824. The two weeks before that, they both averaged out at 1019. There are lots of of instances where there may be a higher day of 1700ish...with low days that week of 300-700 calories afterwards paired with overexercise-to "make up" for it.

It is something that I do not recommend, and I can no longer sit silent about it, because it is affecting others in the community.

I hope everyone understands. :(

Good Morning Girls & our gentleman friend!

I was lost yesterday with no computer, makes me wonder how I'd do stranded on a deserted island. :stress:

Wednesday's Journal:
Exercised at Fitness center
Calories...1,222
Fat... 21%
Fiber... 59 grams
I kept track of all my fiber to see what foods other than Fiber One and Flat Outs had the most in my diet.

Fiber One~14g
Flat Out~9g
2 slices low cal bread~4g
Tomato/Spinach soup~4g (8oz.)
3 Bean Salad~4g (4oz)
lettuce/Fruited Jell-0/rice & onion~1g
The Flat Out probably is my better choice for sandwiches instead of the bread.
Flat Out 90 calories ~ versus 80 calories in bread but F.Out has twice the fiber.


Thursday's menu:
Calories...907 (Ooooops!) Low calorie supper is to blame.
Fat...20%
Fiber...49 grams
Fiber One ~ Egg whites scrambled with turkey breast ~ 2 slices of toast
Lunch: Not much, I was pacing the floor waiting for the internet tech to come over. He didn't get here until late afternoon, totally messed my whole day up waiting for him. I had Jell-0 cubes/cream cheese dessert sprinkled with F. One and FF/SF Cool whip and a bag of dehydrated "Fruit Ripples"
Supper: Large Arugala salad with mixed vegetables ~ Albacore Tuna ~ Balsamic Vinegar/Olive Oil dressing.
Snacks: Fruited Jell-0 ~ Popcorn ~ FF Milk

Zenor... You're right about the Stevia, it tends to be bitter when sprinkled on food. I can't tell the difference when mixed with liquids like Ice Tea, etc. You'd fit right in on the Calories Counting Geeks thread, I started one a couple of months ago just for a laugh and so many people posted the geeky things they do.
Theresa...I remember my mom chopping the heads off chickens too, what a sight that was. It's amazing how long they can run around, hence the saying "running around like a chicken with it's head cut off" I never thought anything of it as a child but now I won't care to watch. I think it's cruel, we took ours to a butcher so I didn't have to watch.
Claire... Thanks for your comments about DH, he is a cutie. Everyone at his office used to call him Sam because he looks like Sam Elliot the actor. Kind of hard to tell that in the picture, it's too far away.
:welcome: Delarimi
Walking2lose... Thanks, I make my print larger too but mostly for myself. It's so weird that I don't wear glasses, I see distance, T.V. , cooking etc. without them. But I need them for reading only, you'd think it would be the other way around.

Just popping in for a few minutes before work....

Claire~I don't go to the trouble of slicing my banana. I spread the 1 T of PB on the ww tortilla, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds and then put the whole banana in there and wrap it up. Bananas are curved, so it usually breaks in half when you wrap it.

Diva~we hope you haven't left us.

Bobbi~I got my Fiber One cereal last night. Now I can't decide on a banana wrap for breakfast or a bowl of Fiber One.....decisions!!!

Everyone have a great day!

Lara-the grass is always greener, huh? You envy the hourglass figure, but when I am teaching class, I always envy the great, muscular legs that the apple figure types usually have.
One of my students has the most gorgeous legs-she has a nice tan skin tone, and her calves are to die for! Very muscular, with nice ankles. If I had her legs I would wear shorts and high heels just to go collect the mail. :devil:
The apples want the waistline of the hourglasses and pears, so they can "tuck and wear belts" and we want the great legs of the apples, so we can look great in shorts. :lol:

Oh-editing this to tell you congrats on being 4 pounds down this past month!

Lara~too funny about your dog! My dogs have discovered (of all things) peanut butter. I use it to stuff their Kong dog toy (I fill the toy with these little liver snaps--kind of like kibble and then pack the hole up with peanut butter). I send them outside for these treats and they just love them! Anyway, the past couple of days, I've been putting PB on my tortilla and wrapping a banana up in it. Boy, they go crazy thinking I'm making them a treat!!!

Lara-
:rofl: About hiding tattoos from family members. I hid my first one from my dad for months, until one day I walked past in a pair of shorts. I must have walked just the right way, because apparently the tiniest smidgen of it (like 1/4"!!) stuck out during a step, and he was like "WHAT is THAT???!!" He about had a fit. :lol:

Now that I have 4, a former naval piercing, and a nose piercing (I don't wear jewelry in my nose to take the kids to school, but in performance, etc. I do) he has quit commenting. :lol: I woiuld hope so, since I am in my thirties now. :lol:

You might have your brother consult a personal trainer about his back problems and the construction work. A lot of times, physically active jobs or sports can cause muscle development that is "uneven" and that is where problems can happen. It sounds like he could use some work on "evening out" so to speak.

In Middle Eastern dance, for instance, the dance posture has you in a slight semi-squat-which is very taxing on the quads, ankles, and calves after a while. I have to do work specifically on my inner and outer thighs, to even that out, and to protect my knees.

thank you, I will try this later on today :)

I think you might have had a "bad" batch of talapia. did you buy it frozen? I bought 2 packages recently individually frozen in Shoprite and returned one.. such a terrible fishy taste! the fresh stuff is sooooo much better.. very mild tasting

Preparation can also make a huge difference in fish. If you didn't like the recipe/preparation that you tried this time around, try another recipe next time. A good tilapia filet is very mild. :)