Today I had to drive my friend through the McD's - that was hard. So tonight I am going to watch SuperSize me to remind me how bad that stuff is and what a great choice I made today. That is my diet tip!

Preparation BEFORE the food cravings is important. I totally agree. The extra effort one night a week makes a big difference in being able to stick to a plan. I also agree with "cook once, eat twice" - go to the effort and cook something fantastic and eat it twice, three times!

Weekends are the hardest for me, especially this one.....I'm going back to my parent's house which usually means dissaster for any dieter. I'm promissing myself to make the best choices I can over the weekend dispite the challenge of being away from my house. Wish me luck everyone!

Best of luck GW160 - moderation is key, espec ially when at the mercy of other peoples cooking. Kirstie Alley and Oprah always eat before going to a function and then they don't eat as much when there. Maybe an idea.

Have a good weekend everyone.

just checking in
 

It's been a couple of days but I thought I would check in. First, I changed my ticker thingy and found that when I edited it, it changed the one in my older messages - normal?

Second, I did my weekly weigh-in today before my spinning class, and to my amazement I have lost 6 pounds. Though I've only been officially on SBD for one week, the fact that I was "in training" for a few days before that might've helped with what seems like a large amount to lose in one week. I know the normal should only be about 2 lbs per week. Despite that, I'm happy. But, I'm also a little bored with the menu. Could've gone for a something bread-based when I got my latte at Starbucks today. I kind of feel lightheaded but I don't know if that's because I'm not getting enough to eat...or not enough sleep. My meals are quite filling yet I'm hungry again about an hour later. Any ideas from anyone who's been on SBD before. I find I'm drinking more coffee lately...and tea...and water...anything to make me feel full.

Third, for two weeks now I've made it to the gym for spinning 3 times each. Better than my usual once per week and nothing else. Unfortunately, my hopes of playing volleyball this winter didn't work out. I'll have to think of something else. I'm a teacher so I'm in the process of trying to have pick-up volleyball at my school once per week. Maybe it'll come to fruition.

How's everyone else doing with 14 by the 14th?

Yes - it is normal for the sig to change on all posts.

Congrats on the loss, 6 lbs is great.

Question: what is spinning? A few people have mentioned it and it's on Nutridiary's list of activities. I have visions of a room full of ladies spinning round and round like little kids do till they get dizzy and fall over.

I take it that isn't it!

spinning is...
 

For those of you curious what spinning is...

It's a gym class where about 20-30 people are riding stationary bikes, however, there is a button that allows the rider to change the resistance. Sometimes you're standing on the bike, sometimes you're racing, sometimes you're riding easy and stretching...and it's all done to music - usually dance music and other songs that have been remixed. I find it very motivating. I have been going for over a year now, sometimes once per week, sometimes even 3 times per week. It's the perfect class to change it up when you're sick of the treadmill or eliptical...and best of all, there's an instructor pushing you along.

tgirl, 6 lb weight lose sounds pretty normal on the SB diet. My husband and I also had light headedness when we were following the diet as well. I think it was from lack of calories. Sorry, no suggestions.

Weekend wasn't too horrible....I guess I will find out the damange tomorrow when I step on the scale.

Tomorrow I start Curves eating plan...for 6 weeks.

too little calories
 

Thanks goalweight160...I, too, was thinking that it might be from too little calories. I'll be adding a little bit more too my daily lunches and snacks to get me through.


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Spinning: not for those that are new to fitness and working out - my friend and I tried it and after 15 seconds we felt out of our league - look for an intro class or keep resistance LOW!

I wanted to give it a try again now that I have been working out for a few weeks. Hopefully I won't feel so --- out of shape this time.

Have a good week all.

Hi! Am I too late to join in? I just found 3FC today and already I am hooked. I would love to join in on the 14 by the 14th.

I am 29, married with 2 little girls and finally discouraged enough about my weight to be proactive about it.

Yay - got on the scales today - 7 lbs lost!!!! Half way there already.

Welcome Nancy!

Congrats Robsia!!!!!

I'm a little frustrated, I only appear to be losing 1 pound per week.

How's everyone doing after this long holiday weekend?

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A pound a week is great! If you're steadily losing this much, you're probably doing it healthily, and it will be easier to keep off than rapid weight-loss. I have heard 1-2 lbs/week recommended by many different people (including my WW coaches when I went to meetings). As for me, weight-wise I'm probably about the same, because I didn't exercise, but I didn't eat a ton, because I got the flu Friday. We're not talking full-blown Influenza-A or something, just a stomach bug that forced me to stay down for 2-3 days. I was glad for the long weekend to recover. I didn't eat -much,- but I found myself making unwise food choices as I started feeling better, just because I felt like I could. I like to sabotage myself. ;-) Doing better now though, and I'm going to keep trying to eat what I should and how much I should. Still taking it easy, but will exercise the next two days, and do some walking Friday or Saturday (we'll be out of town) - got to watch those restaurants!. At least I know we won't eat too much fast food.
Does anyone know how Panda Express rates as far as all the "bad stuff" in lots of fast food? It seems like fairly "real" food. I love the beef and broccoli, mandarin chicken, and chow mein. If I order that, it's only 15 WW points. Better yet, get a three entree and split it with my husband for less carbs in the chow mein!

Sorry Sara- I don't think Wisconsin has any panda expresses??? Thanks for the possitive words though. I have to remind myself that even if I only loss 1 lb each week, that is still 52 lbs for the year. It is just so frustrating, I feel like I am working soooo hard but only 1 lb comes off.

V-day is only 4 weeks away everyone!!! We better kick our butts into gear to make our goal of 14 by the 14th!!!!

just checking in...
 

It's been a few days and thought I would check in. Things are going well...have upped the caloric intake which seems to be working. Made veggie chili tonight which was so delish and filling. Noticed I've gone down a belt loop which is encouraging.
Phase one of SBD will be over on Saturday but I think I'm going to cheat a little on Friday and have some fruit - it's my weekly breakfast at work and I don't think ending one day early will kill me as I was in early training a few days before I actually "really" started. We'll see what the scales tell me on Saturday at the gym.
I know some days are harder than others but I really look forward to checking in online - the motivation and support is good for us all.

Take care