Hi Everyone. I am in an ever bigger rush than I was last week, trying to get out Christmas cards and am running late. Once again, I hope everyone is coping better than I. All I can say is do the best you can.
I was surprised. Unbelievably I lost half a pound this week and thus weigh 116. I was surprised. I had a shock. I put on a pair of pants I had not worn in a couple of months and I could not get them fastened. I have worn them with ease at this weight. I cannot imagine what is going on.
Agate, sorry to miss you this week. Hope to see you next week.
Mamabug, sorry about your gain but at least it is under a pound. Better luck next week.
Hsmaldo, my goodness you have had many temptations. Do your best.
Msgijo, even though you gained you are still within a good range. Stay on the bright path.
Poohb3ar, sorry to miss you and hope all is well. Happy Holidays.
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 15 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:
Although kale and flaxseed get all the headlines about being superfoods, basic fruits and vegetables are being touted by health officials as a way to produce healthy weight loss, according to a 2016 study.
It’s all because of a certain element inside these fruits and vegetables called flavonoid. The natural compound gives the produce its blue, purple or deep red color and can be found in foods such as berries, red and purple grapes, strawberries, apples and peppers.
The study, which was published in the journal BMJ, followed more than 124,000 U.S. men and women participating in three studies. Researchers observed the various types of flavonoids they ate after a two-decade follow-up period. Each person reported their weight, habits and any diagnosed diseases every two years from 1986 to 2011.
“We looked at seven different classes of flavonoids, and we found increased consumption was associated with less weight gain,” said study author Monica Bertoia, a research associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, in a news release.
Dietitians agree that adding fruits and vegetables enriched in flavonoids is important to your health.
“Eating more fruits and vegetables is number three in the top three things you can do to increase your lifespan,” says Dotty Berzy, senior clinical dietician at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago. “Number one is to stop smoking and number two is to wear a seat belt.”
While the study showed men and women gained some weight throughout the years, researchers concluded that consuming higher portions of foods rich in flavonoids contributed to maintaining a healthier adult weight. It also helps with the prevention of obesity and its potential consequences. Researchers suggest that everyone should consume at least two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables per day.
“When you fill your plate with more fruits and vegetables, it definitely helps you control your weight because it fills you up,” says Berzy. “There are studies that say it also decreases you risk of cancer and high cholesterol as well as gives you the fiber and nutrients you need to survive.”
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
0 Pounds by three members. This is a most unfortunate statistic. I hope we do better next week.
Total Gain:
3.8 pounds by four members. Every person reporting, including myself are in this gain column. This is a difficult time of the year because of Holiday affairs. Let’s hope next week is a better showing.
Stayed The Same:
0 member. As we know, staying the same truly is success, including for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
4049.51 is the total weight loss for the past 15+ years. We hit a new milestone. We now have lost over two tons for which we should be proud. That truly is phenomenal.
I was surprised. Unbelievably I lost half a pound this week and thus weigh 116. I was surprised. I had a shock. I put on a pair of pants I had not worn in a couple of months and I could not get them fastened. I have worn them with ease at this weight. I cannot imagine what is going on.
Agate, sorry to miss you this week. Hope to see you next week.
Mamabug, sorry about your gain but at least it is under a pound. Better luck next week.
Hsmaldo, my goodness you have had many temptations. Do your best.
Msgijo, even though you gained you are still within a good range. Stay on the bright path.
Poohb3ar, sorry to miss you and hope all is well. Happy Holidays.
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 15 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:
Although kale and flaxseed get all the headlines about being superfoods, basic fruits and vegetables are being touted by health officials as a way to produce healthy weight loss, according to a 2016 study.
It’s all because of a certain element inside these fruits and vegetables called flavonoid. The natural compound gives the produce its blue, purple or deep red color and can be found in foods such as berries, red and purple grapes, strawberries, apples and peppers.
The study, which was published in the journal BMJ, followed more than 124,000 U.S. men and women participating in three studies. Researchers observed the various types of flavonoids they ate after a two-decade follow-up period. Each person reported their weight, habits and any diagnosed diseases every two years from 1986 to 2011.
“We looked at seven different classes of flavonoids, and we found increased consumption was associated with less weight gain,” said study author Monica Bertoia, a research associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, in a news release.
Dietitians agree that adding fruits and vegetables enriched in flavonoids is important to your health.
“Eating more fruits and vegetables is number three in the top three things you can do to increase your lifespan,” says Dotty Berzy, senior clinical dietician at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago. “Number one is to stop smoking and number two is to wear a seat belt.”
While the study showed men and women gained some weight throughout the years, researchers concluded that consuming higher portions of foods rich in flavonoids contributed to maintaining a healthier adult weight. It also helps with the prevention of obesity and its potential consequences. Researchers suggest that everyone should consume at least two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables per day.
“When you fill your plate with more fruits and vegetables, it definitely helps you control your weight because it fills you up,” says Berzy. “There are studies that say it also decreases you risk of cancer and high cholesterol as well as gives you the fiber and nutrients you need to survive.”
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
0 Pounds by three members. This is a most unfortunate statistic. I hope we do better next week.
Total Gain:
3.8 pounds by four members. Every person reporting, including myself are in this gain column. This is a difficult time of the year because of Holiday affairs. Let’s hope next week is a better showing.
Stayed The Same:
0 member. As we know, staying the same truly is success, including for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
4049.51 is the total weight loss for the past 15+ years. We hit a new milestone. We now have lost over two tons for which we should be proud. That truly is phenomenal.
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And the bummer of it is, they're not even that great tasting, yet I just keep eating them. It's frustrating and I do believe that I'll be tossing them in the trash within the next week just to be done with them! 
But she is my little snugglebug, so I'm just praying that I don't get what she had!! 
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. Maybe you will decide on Christmas day that you have done enough and just relax for one day. I know that I intend to do just that.
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