Well I went over a little last night on my eating, but at least I know what I did. I wrote everything down! So that is a start. I plan on walking and getting to the gym tonight. I had oatmeal for breakfast, while I watched the space shuttle land. Running errands at noon so thought I would stop by Subway. Chicken for dinner. That should get me back on track.
Do any of you drink green tea? I have been ready about all the health benefits and thought I would get me some. I'm a tea drinker, both hot and cold.
Heh, Roxy. I drink green tea. After all, I'm in the land of it. I like it both hot and cold but usually don't drink it hot unless someone else has made it for me. You know you can't let it steep at all. It's like in and out. They have little special teapots for it. And the water should not be boiling, just under the boiling point. In the summer I drink a lot of it cold because it is also in all the vending machines and this is also the land of vending machines. They have so many types now, more bitter ones and less bitter ones and blends made from green tea and herbal teas. It still has caffeine but it seems much gentler on the system. I have been going off coffee. Somehow my body doesn't want it anymore. I do need the adrenalin kick in the morning I think but at other lows (I try to keep caffeine to no more than twice a day) I am trying to have green tea instead. I think there are lots of blends in the States with sugar and so but this I think ruins it. Green tea is never drunk with milk or sugar here. You are starting to find things like green tea ice cream though and there are sweets (Japanese style) that have tea in them. Can you find it readily by you? If not, I can send you some. There are convenient teabags too although the vast majority of people use loose tea. Well, good luck.
Hey all. So, does putting a dining table set together constitute an upper body workout?? If so, I'm in. I bought a new table set, and instead of waiting to put it together after I am moved, I of course had to put it together today.
I was way over on my eating, but otherwise had a good day.
Good morning all. Well, the only workout I am going to get today will consist of cleaning up after dog. I don't know if it is stress, heat, or what, but my Justin has his tummy problems again. Greaaaaaaat. Clean up in aisle 7!
Here's to a great day everyone. Make the most of it!
Good morning all.... I am both a coffee and tea drinker, but have not been able to get into green tea as much, though I have found a few of the blended drinks with it pleasant, but they seem to have many other herbal teas and sweeteners in it, so maybe that is the taste vs. the tea in general?
Yesterday afternoon was a true eye opener, my daughter and I went clothes shopping. Eeeewww.... we're both way too fat and nothing makes you understand that more than going clothes shopping. We're going back to WW later on tonight!
Linda
Red - thanks for the info on green tea. I bought Lipton green tea bags. (They had several brands but thought I would buy a brand I'm familiar with.) The box had 6 different varieties: regular green tea; lemon; mixed berry; honey; mint; and orange. Thought that way I could see what I like. Right now I'm drinking them hot, but DD has started making it and drinking it cold. So far I think I like the plain green tea the best. I never put sugar in tea. YUK!
Good morning again.... not much posting here so I guess I'll do my own thinking out loud, so to speak....
My daughter and I went back to a WW last night. It had not been all that long since I've been, but for her it's been sicne March or so. She's put back all her weigh except for about 2 pounds and so have I. Bummer.
But, it's my own fault. The WW program works if you use it and stay on it. I know this.
I will be working hard and trying again. Did I tell you all that we are going away for the week next week to Rhode Island? Trying to lose weight on vacation is difficult, but I will give it a good try. I'm very motivated again. I wish I could bottle this kind of motivation and sell it as that is truly what it takes to stay fit and healthy. You can take ANY weight loss program, I am convinced, and make it work for you if you can keep up your motivation!
So, gang, what is your motivation today?
Linda
Wow, Derry, I'm sure glad to hear you're motivated again. I was doing well then kind of lost it again, but could still save the bit I lost if I got back into it too. I see we're about the same weight. I would love to be at 135 too. I don't know what my motivation is. Well, I do, but it's never strong enough to win out over the immediate gratification I get from eating. I was just thinking tonight though, I don't even think I love eating so much, it's the preparation, the money for eating out, these are things that stop me and I just reach for some junk. Hmm. How to make the motivation stronger when the only things I have to look forward to that I know of are just ifs, possibilities. The feeling healthy I already have. Can you think of any things that we could do? It's be good if we good do this together somehow since our weights are the same and it's probably just as hard for you to take it off as for me.
Hmmm... am about ready to get off line but this requires some thought and I wanted to aswer you before getting off line...
First of all, if preparation is an issue, you need to plan ahead my dear.
What about keeping individually frozen boneless chicken breasts on hand that can be quickly thawed/cooked? Frozen veggies or canned are good as well and require little time and preparation if you have a microwave, and who doesn't nowadays? I like to open a can of kidney beans or chick peas (garbanzo beans) and have those as a starch alongside my meals rather than preparing potatoes, rice or things that take time. They are full of good things for your body and much better sources of protien and fiber. I can have a meal like that on the table in less than 15 minutes and none of it is junk.
I do the same thing with canned tuna, salads that come in a bag (so easy!) as well as small portions of fish or a grilled/broiled lean hamburger patty. I'm a "meal" kind of gal vs. a sandwich kind of gal, even for lunches and find that a small can of tuna, with beans on the side and even a canned vegetable is a good and FAST and easy choice.
Would you try those kind of things on your own? Also, just one thing about snacking vs. a meal. I like a sit down meal, even if I am eating alone with me and a magazine or me and a book, etc. I like to feel as if I've "eaten" and snack foods don't make me feel like I've had a meal, though I could consume the same amount or more of calories in my snacks. Another thought is that if you cook pasta (use whole wheat if you can enjoy it, it's better for you!) don't just cook enough for one meal. Cook the entire box and put it in a container in your refrigerator. It will keep about 4 or 5 days, won't it guys??? So, when you want pasta, just sccop it out in ONLY one cup servings and heat it in the micro, add a tiny bit of water to it and it will be like fresh. I do this all the time, it's so fast! I love putting canned diced tomatoes over top of pasta and a bit of low fat cheese. It's very satisfying and the tomatoes have no fat as regualr pasta sauces do. I have found FF feta cheese in the stores that tastes great and can put that over top of my pasta and it's yummy! So, there are some ideas for you to try, Red. Let me know if anything appeals to you.
I know you live alone, so making meals can be a problem. So, what about cookng a few really nice things once in awhile and freezing them? I love soups and chili (even in hot weather 'cause I'm weird) and they are filling and good for you as well. I am "ok" with "lite" breads and can make a meal out of soup and two pieces of the lite bread.
Are any of those ideas good for you?
Also as far as being "good" and having things that we both could do, I'm am willing to work with you or with anyone here as a team to accomplish this.
I was to lose 10 pounds by September 18th, we have this black tie thing coming up and I want to look great for that! I'll be in NYC and want to look fabulous for that event!
Also, Red, do something really nice for yourself as well. I got my hair highlighted yesterday. I went to pick up my daughter afterwards and everyone loved it and one woman said to me "it takes 10 years off you"! Wow, we should all have days like that. How can you not be super motivated if someone says something like that to you? : )
Linda
Good morning all. I realize I need to be a bit kinder to myself right now. I am getting myself exhausted. Working, planning, packing, sick dog . . . It all adds up. So, I am just trying to conserve energy right now, so I don't end up really really sick.
I did not work out again today. My foot was hurting, so I had planned to go to the gynm instead of run, but then I distracted myself with some moving stuff. Ah well.
Derry - I think you have enough motivation for all of us! I love your ideas. Right now I'm not very motivated. Have been so busy after work helping DD pack that I have no time. We will be moving her this weekend so things will get back to "normal" next week.
I did make it to the gym yesterday and had my noon walk. I did fair on my eating yesterday also.
Jolly - sounds like you have got your hands full right now. Take some time for yourself so you don't get run down. I think you are getting exercise with the packing, etc.
Red - We all have set-backs. I'm having one now also. But we can get through this together. Hang in there!
Jolly, forgive me for asking as I have been out of touch, what are you packing for? At least that is some form of exercise??? : ) Roxy, sounds like you and Jolly each have lots going on right now, so take time out for yourselves - both of you!
Yesterday, for the third day in a row, I was "on program" and journalled, ate right, drank water, exercised and stayed really focused. I'm proud of that! I hope to do that again today. The scale seemed to go down a bit this morning. I am a scale freak, by the way and get on it several times a day. I have this love/hate relationship with it. I used to joke around that the scale was my personal step aerobics program!
Oh well.
Leaving for one week vacation tomorrow, guys. I wish I could be on line as I would be able to stay motivated more and share with you all. I plan on doing some form of exercise every day and am going to try really hard to maintain some kind of food program efforts and journal.
I want to look good!
Linda
Hi all. Did make it to the gym this morning, though, due to bad eating the last few days, I was only able to do a short cardio workout. That's what I get
Derry, I recently received the promotion I applied for at work. as I will be supervising a different county, I am moving, hopefully at the end of the month. That is what I am packing for.
Hello ladies. 
