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| quote: Originally posted by DianaB:
I guess now I have a goal of better meal planning. Got any ideas for me? My family really likes the old standby meals and really resist any changes in the menus. Diana
Diana, I agree with Denise. Start with posting your old standby meals and we can help you make them healthier and even sneak in some more veggies. Another good place to look for meal ideas is the "what's for dinner thread" where people post their meals. You may also want to browse the recipes on the website and see what appeals to you. I've never made one of KD's recipes that wasn't a winner.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
- Henry Hancock
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| Hi All, Another struggling day for me yesterday. See my thread on COOKIE CONFESSION. But I have big plans today. Starting to drink my water now so not to wait too close to bed time. Exercise will be stationary bike and purging more stuff. Our fitness room is almost ready. Meals since its the weekend going to plan and cook for next week so we have no excuses for FF. We did really good so far and haven't eaten out at all this week. Which when you know you don't plan especially those with children they always want to eat right away. Anyway even though its day 7 and 2 out of 6 have been not great I'm in for the long haul to get fit. So don't count me out these baby steps I just tend to fall on my face alot...lol Have a great day! ttfn Patty
*Summer 7 Challenge Goals*:
At least 45 minutes or more of exercise daily
Get my water intake in
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stay motivated
*If I splurge make ammends by exercisng more.
*Eat smaller portions
*NO LATE MUNCHING AFTER 10PM. My Hubby's idea
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| quote: Originally posted by DianaB:
Got any ideas for me? My family really likes the old standby meals and really resist any changes in the menus. Diana
What are the "old standbys" your family likes?
Denise
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| quote: Originally posted by patty-mom/of/3:
Need serious watch when my children hand me food they don't want anymore. I think those nibbles, crumbs, taste is where I lose it. So I made sure to write that in the things I shouldn't have. Has anyone every gone way over board on tasting things then realize all those taste could equal a portion?
I knew things were really bad when we were eating dinner one night and my kid moved his plate away out of my reach and said, "I have to go to the bathroom. I'll be back. Do NOT eat my dinner when I'm gone. I'm not done." My family used to flap their arms and make "caw! caw!" bird noises and say that I was like a vulture circling the table looking for leftovers and scraps...
Denise
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| Another day in the gym for a 30min. walk. My back was the only part of my body that was sore from yesterday. I am actually drinking more water. I, however, am having difficulties with meals. I keep portions down but can't seem to get any vegs/fruits. This evening I was so overwhelmed with what to eat I just had a bowl of cereal. My poor family was on their own. I guess now I have a goal of better meal planning. Got any ideas for me? My family really likes the old standby meals and really resist any changes in the menus. Diana | | | |
| I had an even better day today. When I asked dh what he wanted for dinner tonight, he said burgers. So I was extra good at breakfast and lunch, had carrots as a snack, drank lots of water. Every time I was tempted I pictured that burger in my mind. So I had to make it worth the wait. We used 90% sirloin, topped with crumbled blue cheese, on whole wheat rolls. Definitely worth the wait, and the missed snacks. Tomorrow is my panned day for my third WATP this week, I'll go make a food plan now. I've been writing my plan on post it notes and keeping it with me, even at work, so I stay better focused. Now on to my nightly journalling in the planner.
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
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| quote: Originally posted by Bee: quote: Originally posted by patty-mom/of/3:
Has anyone every gone way over board on tasting things then realize all those taste could equal a portion?
Patty
Patty That used to be a very big problem for me. I would eat my dd's left overs and by the end of the day, it easily could have added up to a couple of hundred calories. It was a hard habit to break but now I just put all her left overs in a small container and she just eats it at the next meal or I just throw it away.
I am in that group too. I taste my families food all over the place. I thought it was a mother's job. I was wrong. What Bee suggests works for me too. | | | |
| I have had a good day so far. Did a weight workout this morning and when I got back I made a yogurt sundae: sliced banana, lowfat vanilla yogurt, drizzle of Hershey's syrup, and topped it with 1/4 cup of KD's granola. It was a nice treat. It's nice to see so many new names here!
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| Bee -- thanks for the warm welcome and the words of encouragement. I didn't think about having a heads up on what works for me! I appreciate you pointing that out! So today is day one! So far so good...of course I've only just finished breakfast (whole wheat English muffin w/ 1 piece of Canadian bacon, one scrambled egg and a piece of provolone and 1/2 a banana). I've even had 16 ounces of water already! My main goal today (besides eating well) is to exercise! I'm off to do my homework for week one. I've got a lot of bad food habits so I hope it doesn't take too long! 
Amy
"A Fit Woman is a Powerful Woman"
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| quote: Originally posted by patty-mom/of/3:
Has anyone every gone way over board on tasting things then realize all those taste could equal a portion?
Patty
Patty That used to be a very big problem for me. I would eat my dd's left overs and by the end of the day, it easily could have added up to a couple of hundred calories. It was a hard habit to break but now I just put all her left overs in a small container and she just eats it at the next meal or I just throw it away.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
- Henry Hancock
| | | | Posts: 9184 | Location: Medina, OH | Registered: March 11, 2004 |
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| Hi All, Day 5 much better than my day 4. Got all my water in and did a serious cardio Karate class for an hour. Veggies and fruit made my goal. But then had three cookies for a treat which ended up being 3 more cookies and an 1/4 not realizing I popped my dd's piece she didn't want to eat. Need serious watch when my children hand me food they don't want anymore. I think those nibbles, crumbs, taste is where I lose it. So I made sure to write that in the things I shouldn't have. Has anyone every gone way over board on tasting things then realize all those taste could equal a portion? Have a great day all. ttfnn Patty
*Summer 7 Challenge Goals*:
At least 45 minutes or more of exercise daily
Get my water intake in
journal
stay motivated
*If I splurge make ammends by exercisng more.
*Eat smaller portions
*NO LATE MUNCHING AFTER 10PM. My Hubby's idea
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| quote: It is getting better. I went to the gym this morning after a 6mo. lapse. I walked 30min. I hate starting all over again. How long does it usually take to get back up to spead again.
Glad to hear that! Good job getting there and getting it done...that's definitely half the battle. I think the general consensus is that you get back to speed more quickly after a break but I'm sure the 'how long' is a really individual thing. The important thing is to just get it done for a while. Quality, etc. will come along after you get your habit reestablished. I like your idea of the scrapbook! That could come in mighty handy when it comes maintenance time again. Peg | | | | Posts: 3348 | Location: Northern Colorado | Registered: May 02, 2004 |
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| Ok almost forgot, today went well, I did my crunches, ate 3 servings of veggies again and drank all my water. I had planned today to be a day off from WATP so I'm still on track.
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
| | | | Posts: 1512 | Location: Adams, MA | Registered: March 10, 2004 |
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| quote: Originally posted by sautequeen:
I did my homework. What else are you doing in the first week? Haven't gone out to get a book yet. I am today going to call the local bookstore and put one on hold when it arrives so I can be sure to get it.
So far I've mostly been writing my food and exercise. Also wrote a few goals, and added them to my signature as well. It doesn't seem like a lot, but I've already noticed some patterns forming that I need to break. For me this first week is mainly going to be one of discovery so I can plan ahead.
There is no luckexcept where there is dicipline.
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| It is getting better. I went to the gym this morning after a 6mo. lapse. I walked 30min. I hate starting all over again. How long does it usually take to get back up to spead again. I was actually running six months ago but I can't yet. I picked up one of the WW food diaries yesterday to record what I am eating then I just make notes in my daybook. I have so many diaries of food that I don't want to look back and read 1c. soup or whatever. I am treating my daybook like a kind of scrapbook that will be fun to read in the future when I am lean and trim. Diana | | | |
| Got the book at Borders. Love it. There is SO much info packed on the pages.
I use lots of shorthand recording food. Seems to me like there is ample room-
Today looked like this in my book:
B: cer and yog
S: 1 c rasp, 1 c smlk
L: 4 oz turkey/sld
D: 1 c ww pasta, 3 oz beef, gr bns
This is my shorthand- after years I know that I have 1 c cereal and that my yogurt is ff/ss.
In time the shorthand becomes quite readable and means that it takes seconds to record food. | | | |
| quote: Originally posted by Amysbabies:
Hi everyone! My name is Amy. I'm new here. I didn't realize that Kathleen had a website or I would have been here a looooong time ago! I hope you are up to adding another friend. I can use all the help I can get.
Here's a bit of background. I am 33 years old. About 2 years ago, I lost nearly 40 pounds. I was doing so well. I ate healthy, joined a gym and went regularly. When I got pregnant with my second daughter, I used that as an excuse to go back to my old ways...not thinking of how hard it would be to get back on track afterwards. So now I'm weighing in at 200 pounds (actually less than when I first starting to lose weight) and I want to lose at least 50 pounds by the end of this year. I know I can do it, but I'm having a really hard time getting started. I just got the Daybook today (and some new exercise videos)! I hope this will help me make the decision to get up and lose that weight!
Any advice and support would be greatly appreciated. I'll definatly need it!
Thanks!
Welcome Amy! Glad that you found us! In my opinion you already have a head start with getting healthier - you know what works for you because you've done it before. Pick a couple of good habits you used to have and reincorporate them into your routine. You can do this! And you've come to the right place for support, encourages, tips, etc...
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
- Henry Hancock
| | | | Posts: 9184 | Location: Medina, OH | Registered: March 11, 2004 |
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| Hi everyone! My name is Amy. I'm new here. I didn't realize that Kathleen had a website or I would have been here a looooong time ago! I hope you are up to adding another friend. I can use all the help I can get. Here's a bit of background. I am 33 years old. About 2 years ago, I lost nearly 40 pounds. I was doing so well. I ate healthy, joined a gym and went regularly. When I got pregnant with my second daughter, I used that as an excuse to go back to my old ways...not thinking of how hard it would be to get back on track afterwards. So now I'm weighing in at 200 pounds (actually less than when I first starting to lose weight) and I want to lose at least 50 pounds by the end of this year. I know I can do it, but I'm having a really hard time getting started. I just got the Daybook today (and some new exercise videos)! I hope this will help me make the decision to get up and lose that weight! Any advice and support would be greatly appreciated. I'll definatly need it! Thanks!
Amy
"A Fit Woman is a Powerful Woman"
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| Hi All, Eating is going well. Didn't get all my water in last night and fell asleep in dd bed while reading to her so no exercise for me  Oh Well it was just day 4 and i know i can do this. I know I can. Now about the cookies I baked for the kids lunches need to stash or I might get tempted  . ttfn Patty
*Summer 7 Challenge Goals*:
At least 45 minutes or more of exercise daily
Get my water intake in
journal
stay motivated
*If I splurge make ammends by exercisng more.
*Eat smaller portions
*NO LATE MUNCHING AFTER 10PM. My Hubby's idea
| | | | Posts: 230 | Location: poland springs, me,usa | Registered: March 13, 2004 |
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| quote: Originally posted by stargazer:
I feel like I know many of you from reading this forum daily, and I think that this is the time for me to add what may be the "missing link" in my weight loss journey by beginning to post here. I have been a fan of Chef Kathleen since the beginning of the Cooking Thin series on Food Network. I admire her philosophy and thoroughly enjoy her recipes. I am looking forward to receiving the Daybook any day now, and participating in the Fit Club might just provide the accountability I need to succeed. Thanks for the opportunity, and thanks for all that I have learned from you!
Sheryl
Welcome to you Sheryl! It's always nice when folks post after lurking for a while : ) I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
- Henry Hancock
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