Hi Everyone. Goodness, the worm has certainly turned. After our blistering heat we have for several days been in a cold front. I actually had to turn on the heat one day. My thermostat was down to 65 degrees. I hid my less than well toned body behind a heavy sweatshirt. This cool weather allows people who live in similar circumstances the opportunity to get outside and walk or do other outside activities without overheating which as we all know is the worst thing to do. I can feel my strength diminishing as my temperature rises which I am sure is true for all of you. A test for MS used to be taking a hot bath and analyzing the results. We have come a long way from those not so long ago days. The good news is that fresh fruits and veggies are plentiful which makes our weight losing efforts easier. If you find yourself feeling unsatisfied at mealtime try adding a delicious low calorie veggie. I sometimes eat extra baby carrots when I feel in the mood for something crunchy.
Alas, I cannot weigh in right now. My scale broke. I knew I should not have added that extra pound. LOL My neighbor took my scale for one of his friends to look at but he hasn’t gotten it back to me yet. I can’t really shop so may have to order a scale on line. I hope to post my weight soon.
Sparky, that is very good that you stayed the same considering that you have had several losses lately. My mouth watered when I read of your adding fresh green onions from your yard to your meal. Growing your own veggies is outstanding.
Poohb3ar, don’t despair over gaining such a small amount. Being away with all of the festivities and not gaining more in the process is great. That is quite a testament that you looked better now than when your daughter first started school. You have made definite progress. Keep up the good work.
MamaBug, good for you for paying attention to what you were eating during all of the festivities. You have an excellent overall record of loss. I’m sorry you feel stressed over planning for your reunion. I hope it all goes smoothly. Good luck.
Agate, it’s good to see you back. Don’t fret over the gain. You have done very well overall and I’m sure you will resume going down.
Hunterd, sorry to miss you this week. I hope everything is o.k.
CCsitter, thank you for checking in. Congratulations on meeting your weight loss goal. That is really a tribute to your tenacity. I appreciate your desire to lose more than the weight set by your doctor. I do hope you will let us know how it goes. Maintaining can be a challenge as will be losing more than originally planned. Keep up the good work.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for over eight years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip for the Week:
This is the start of a series on food cravings. Hunger can have you craving food. “If you go longer than five hours without food, your blood sugar will drop and your cravings will begin,” Anding says. You can help avoid food cravings caused by hunger by not going more than five hours without eating something. If it’s time for an allowed snack, choose food low in calories and fat. Options under 50 calories include a small peach, 15 grapes, 2 cups of light microwaved popcorn, or five pretzels. To help fend off food cravings, every meal should include some source of lean protein such as skinless chicken or turkey, fish, eggs, or low-fat cheese. “Protein helps to control blood sugar patterns and can help prevent food cravings,” Anding says. Foods containing protein also help you feel fuller by stimulating production of cholecystokinin (CKK), a naturally occurring appetite suppressant. And by choosing lean sources, you put a cap on calories.
Weight loss Results for 6/9/11:
Total Loss:
.5 pound by one member. It may be a small amount but is worthwhile. Remember that those decimals count. There will no doubt be other successes to come. Just keep up the good work whether it is losing or maintaining.
Total Gain:
2.2 pounds by two members. Good for you both for reporting. Reporting gains is an important part of the process. Admitting the painful truth is a step toward changing things for the future.
Stayed the same:
1 member. As you know, staying the same truly is success. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss. Thanks for letting us know.
3125.68 is the total weight loss for the past 8+ years. Now that we have hit 1.5 tons we are on our way to losing two tons.
Alas, I cannot weigh in right now. My scale broke. I knew I should not have added that extra pound. LOL My neighbor took my scale for one of his friends to look at but he hasn’t gotten it back to me yet. I can’t really shop so may have to order a scale on line. I hope to post my weight soon.
Sparky, that is very good that you stayed the same considering that you have had several losses lately. My mouth watered when I read of your adding fresh green onions from your yard to your meal. Growing your own veggies is outstanding.
Poohb3ar, don’t despair over gaining such a small amount. Being away with all of the festivities and not gaining more in the process is great. That is quite a testament that you looked better now than when your daughter first started school. You have made definite progress. Keep up the good work.
MamaBug, good for you for paying attention to what you were eating during all of the festivities. You have an excellent overall record of loss. I’m sorry you feel stressed over planning for your reunion. I hope it all goes smoothly. Good luck.
Agate, it’s good to see you back. Don’t fret over the gain. You have done very well overall and I’m sure you will resume going down.
Hunterd, sorry to miss you this week. I hope everything is o.k.
CCsitter, thank you for checking in. Congratulations on meeting your weight loss goal. That is really a tribute to your tenacity. I appreciate your desire to lose more than the weight set by your doctor. I do hope you will let us know how it goes. Maintaining can be a challenge as will be losing more than originally planned. Keep up the good work.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for over eight years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip for the Week:
This is the start of a series on food cravings. Hunger can have you craving food. “If you go longer than five hours without food, your blood sugar will drop and your cravings will begin,” Anding says. You can help avoid food cravings caused by hunger by not going more than five hours without eating something. If it’s time for an allowed snack, choose food low in calories and fat. Options under 50 calories include a small peach, 15 grapes, 2 cups of light microwaved popcorn, or five pretzels. To help fend off food cravings, every meal should include some source of lean protein such as skinless chicken or turkey, fish, eggs, or low-fat cheese. “Protein helps to control blood sugar patterns and can help prevent food cravings,” Anding says. Foods containing protein also help you feel fuller by stimulating production of cholecystokinin (CKK), a naturally occurring appetite suppressant. And by choosing lean sources, you put a cap on calories.
Weight loss Results for 6/9/11:
Total Loss:
.5 pound by one member. It may be a small amount but is worthwhile. Remember that those decimals count. There will no doubt be other successes to come. Just keep up the good work whether it is losing or maintaining.
Total Gain:
2.2 pounds by two members. Good for you both for reporting. Reporting gains is an important part of the process. Admitting the painful truth is a step toward changing things for the future.
Stayed the same:
1 member. As you know, staying the same truly is success. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss. Thanks for letting us know.
3125.68 is the total weight loss for the past 8+ years. Now that we have hit 1.5 tons we are on our way to losing two tons.
Can't believe i've not checked in. this sleepiness is messing me all up!
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