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Forum: Living Maintenance 10-13-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By ameliaamy
I'm in the same boat

I ran in to the same problem 3 or 4 weeks ago. Thankfully, like you I'm up a small enough number that I'll be able to fit into 'em before it gets really chilly. Already down 3 pounds, and hope to...
Forum: Living Maintenance 03-23-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,050
Posted By ameliaamy
Off the top of my head, my reasons are: ...

Off the top of my head, my reasons are:


I weight myself regularly. I didn't have a scale before, but now I'm aware of my weight and its fluctuations.
I'm too cheap to buy new pants! The old...
Forum: Simply Filling/Core 03-07-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,496
Posted By ameliaamy
I'd say it's pretty close to core. I've made it...

I'd say it's pretty close to core. I've made it at home and I know that sugar and vinegar are both added to the rice, as in this recipe...
Forum: Living Maintenance 03-06-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,465
Posted By ameliaamy
I agree. I've been letting my exercise slide...

I agree. I've been letting my exercise slide since it got cold, and an hour of yoga and an hour of walking in a week just isn't enough to maintain, for me. I need 2 hours of yoga and 3 hours of...
Forum: Living Maintenance 03-05-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By ameliaamy
That's a great technique, Anne

Thank you for posting. I've been having a hard time getting myself back on the wagon. I think I need to write out a list of my rationalizations for staying above goal, I'm sure they'll look flimsy...
Forum: Vegetarian Chicks 01-25-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,670
Posted By ameliaamy
Here's a recipe idea: Spinach Chickpea Curry...

Here's a recipe idea:

Spinach Chickpea Curry (http://www.diabetes.org.nz/food/recipes/2004/11/chickpea_and_sp.html) that one has a picture, and a similar version in American units...
Forum: Living Maintenance 01-16-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,602
Posted By ameliaamy
Thanks, Robin, for a great post!

I agree that this has gotten easier - in part because I've gone through enough trial and error that I know what works for me, and also because I've had enough "Aha!" moments about what does not work...
Forum: Living Maintenance 12-20-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,823
Posted By ameliaamy
Percentile decreases with age

I thought the oddest thing was that if I maintain my weight over the next 30+ years, my weight percentile will continue to drop.

Actually, that makes me a little sad, because it means my peers...
Forum: Mini-Goals 11-14-2006, 10:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,011
Posted By ameliaamy
You are amazing! Wow!

You are amazing! Wow!
Forum: Living Maintenance 10-16-2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,605
Posted By ameliaamy
Generally, I am moderate

The only time I eat more than needed/appropriate is when either

1.) I let myself get too hungry, and grab the first thing available, and a LOT of it.

2.) I had sweets early in the day, which...
Forum: Living Maintenance 10-12-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By ameliaamy
First, the unhealthy way

Hmm, the only time I've been in that position is when I had a bad cold and lost 5-7 pounds in a couple weeks between the cold meds and lack of appetite. I looked sickly, and really wanted to get...
Forum: Whole Foods Lifestyle 09-17-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By ameliaamy
I have one of the cheap ones, and only use it...

I have one of the cheap ones, and only use it once in a great while. From the Walmart page, it's most like this one (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1841472). A huge downside...
Forum: Living Maintenance 09-17-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,339
Posted By ameliaamy
Welcome back! I was worried you were gone for...

Welcome back! I was worried you were gone for good, but I'm glad you're back on the scene and things have calmed down in your life.

-Amy
Forum: Living Maintenance 09-07-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,952
Posted By ameliaamy
Always break * Exercise. 0-3x/week of walking...

Always break
* Exercise. 0-3x/week of walking (20 min), and an hour long yoga session each week. Not enough.
* Weekend food is never planned

Sometimes break
* I weigh erraticly, recently went...
Forum: Living Maintenance 08-08-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,695
Posted By ameliaamy
What makes maintenance difficult?

Any variation from my routine. Vacation, houseguests, holidays, evening plans, you name it.

I've found that coming up with a strategy helps to keep my eating on track, and planning exercise keeps...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 07-02-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,740
Posted By ameliaamy
I'm a fan of the 100 cal packs myself. I need a...

I'm a fan of the 100 cal packs myself. I need a treat, and at 200-300 calories, something from the vend can mess up my day. I know myself well enough that I don't even try to "just eat half" of a...
Forum: Fitness Videos 06-23-2006, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By ameliaamy
I couldn't find any info on the site, but I...

I couldn't find any info on the site, but I registered for the video anyways - it's good to have a little variety!
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 06-15-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,321
Posted By ameliaamy
Personally, I'd love it if fast food places...

Personally, I'd love it if fast food places offered small sizes other than the kids menu. Mmm... if McDonalds made a Mini Mac combo, with a small fry and kid-sized drink, that would be great....
Forum: Body Image and Issues after Weight Loss 06-14-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,489
Posted By ameliaamy
An odd thing I've noticed: eating meaty things...

An odd thing I've noticed: eating meaty things (especially tuna) actually makes me warmer. An hour after tuna-and-crackers (http://www.bumblebee.com/products_indiv.jsp?prodid=911) is about the only...
Forum: Dieting with Obstacles 05-19-2006, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,201
Posted By ameliaamy
I overtrained at one point when I was losing &...

I overtrained at one point when I was losing & was constantly tired like you. Taking a week off let my body recouperate, and I was able to lift harder/do my cardio with more intensity when my body...
Forum: Living Maintenance 05-17-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By ameliaamy
You have been missed

Hi Diamonda!

I was not here when you were posting regularly, but I've read many of your past posts in the archives, and you really are wonderful. Welcome back! :D

I can relate to the stress...
Forum: WW Food and Point Issues 05-13-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,725
Posted By ameliaamy
Hi emarie, I've tried skimming through your...

Hi emarie,

I've tried skimming through your past posts to get an idea of your points use and exercise plan. It sounds for all the world like you're following the plan to a T. And since you're...
Forum: Living Maintenance 05-10-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,051
Posted By ameliaamy
Excellent!

Excellent!
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-26-2006, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,051
Posted By ameliaamy
Update report - cemetarysiren25?

Hi cemetarysiren25,

I was wondering how things are going now? Were the 4 pounds water weight, from your sore muscles retaining water & the salt from fries/cheeseburgers/hashbrowns adding to it?...
Forum: Exercise! 03-23-2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By ameliaamy
For what it's worth, I've started taking...

For what it's worth, I've started taking Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM in the lowest dose combo pill I could find at Walmart. I have a similar popping in my shoulder (mainly when I wake up in the...
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