Welcome to the new girls and welcome back to marinemommy!
Marinemommy - I don't actually count calories, but I try to choose foods that are low in calories, low-sodium, higher in fiber and watch the fat. Of course, this doesn't account for the times I go stupid and eat fast food cause of stress..LOL! Exercise is difficult for me at the moment, but it's in the back of my head and I hope to get there soon.
Vicky - You and your poor baby! It's really hard to get anything done when you're sick for so long, but when it's your child... Hang in there.
Neesy - I can see where you are having stress. Sadly, your situation makes me feel a little better cause I see the on/off pattern that stress creates in you too. So I will support you and cheer you on like everyone has done for me. When you just wanna give up cause it's all so hard, come here and read. It puts you back in the game. You've come so far not to keep working on it. Even if you stay where you are for a while, you're not gaining it back-we won't let you!
Sandy - Personal pep talks are the best! It keeps you in the moment and makes focusing a little easier.
Burgundy - Good luck on starting C25K. If I could just strap down my chest, maybe then.... HaHa!
OK - Dairy is good for you, you just have to do non-fat or LF and control the amounts you are eating. I think your goal is reasonable. But you will have to work at it and stay on track. I have seen it done in here, so I think you can do it!
Lindy/Nicole - (I try to use real names when I know them, now I know yours!) First - shrimp...eeewww! Sorry, no seafood hits my plate. But if it works for you, hooray! Hope your surgery goes well and quick. And Toya is the PERFECT name...LOL!
Basics - Protein is the way to go if you are hungry from working out more. It helps the microscopic tears in your muscles (the ones that hurt) heal and build more muscle. But you shouldn't work the same hurting muscles again for 2-3 days after. If you combine fiber with your protein, it helps to burn more fat. Great job!
Well, my food has been good, but I've had some salty stuff the past couple of days and I feel it. So head to the ground and drink that water! I also found myself a great crunchy salty snack that I had forgotten about...Rice cakes with flavors! The mini cakes help me feel like I'm actually 'snacking'. So after lunch when I want to munch, I can control my portion. They are lower in calories, fat and sodium compared to my weakness-chips! So as long as I don't go overboard, this could be a way for me to control myself. I LOVE the BBQ...mmmm!
Will check in tomorrow night or Sat morning.