Hi Everyone. Is summer really here? We have had a plethora of rain and relatively cool temperatures. I am tired of the rain but feel cooler temperatures are a blessing knowing what heat does to my symptoms. I should just count my blessings. I hope you all are having favorable weather to get out and enjoy life. I send kudos to all who can plant a garden and have all of those delicious fresh veggies. My next door neighbor plants tomatoes in my yard for which I an ecstatic. He also sometimes has planted peppers which are an added blessing. And they are organic.
I forgot to weigh this morning so will weigh tomorrow morning.
Agate, so sorry to miss you this week, I wish you the best.
Mamabug, good for you for a loss again this week. It may be small but is significant. Keep up the work.
Hsmaldo, so sorry to miss you this week. I do hope all is well..
Msgijo, sorry to hear about your gain but it is not surprising considering how busy you have been. I have every confidence you will turn it around. I am sure you had a delightful time with your granddaughter. Your food plans are outstanding. Have a great week.
Poohb3ar, sorry to miss you and hope all is well. I hope the season is treating you well.
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 16 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:
Variety of Food Offered
The Mayo Food Clinic Diet is based on the Mayo Clinic Pyramid. The foundation of the pyramid is fruit and vegetables, which dieters are allowed unlimited amounts of. The minimum recommended amounts are 3 portions of fruit and 4 portions of vegetables every day. This is without fattening preparation techniques like sauces or oils, and there are some fruits which are considered too sugary for regular intake.
The pyramid recommends between 4-8 servings per day of healthy carbs such as whole grains or brown rice. On the diet, you will steer clear of white flour and refined sugars, which are found in many processed snacks and white bread.
Protein and dairy are recommended in servings of between 3-7 per day. Lean meats, nuts, beans, soy and cheeses are all big parts of the menu. Healthy fats are also important, from avocado and fatty fish, to olive oil and nuts.
Sweets and other treats are limited to 75 calories per day, allowing you to fill your sweet tooth craving without giving into bad habits.
The Mayo Clinic Diet’s website has sample menus to look through before signing up, featuring hundreds of meals options that stick to the pyramid and it’s proven track record.
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
.2 pound by one member. Congratulations for being in the plus column and saving us from a no win week. Every little bit counts.
Total Gain:
1.5 pounds by two members. Admitting the truth sets the stage for changing results for the next week. May we all be in the Loss column next week.
Stayed The Same:
0 members. 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. I believe this is the most Stayed the Same at one time.
4108.6 is the total weight loss for the past 16+ years. We hit a new milestone. We now have lost over two tons for which we should be proud. That truly is phenomenal.
I forgot to weigh this morning so will weigh tomorrow morning.
Agate, so sorry to miss you this week, I wish you the best.
Mamabug, good for you for a loss again this week. It may be small but is significant. Keep up the work.
Hsmaldo, so sorry to miss you this week. I do hope all is well..
Msgijo, sorry to hear about your gain but it is not surprising considering how busy you have been. I have every confidence you will turn it around. I am sure you had a delightful time with your granddaughter. Your food plans are outstanding. Have a great week.
Poohb3ar, sorry to miss you and hope all is well. I hope the season is treating you well.
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 16 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:
Variety of Food Offered
The Mayo Food Clinic Diet is based on the Mayo Clinic Pyramid. The foundation of the pyramid is fruit and vegetables, which dieters are allowed unlimited amounts of. The minimum recommended amounts are 3 portions of fruit and 4 portions of vegetables every day. This is without fattening preparation techniques like sauces or oils, and there are some fruits which are considered too sugary for regular intake.
The pyramid recommends between 4-8 servings per day of healthy carbs such as whole grains or brown rice. On the diet, you will steer clear of white flour and refined sugars, which are found in many processed snacks and white bread.
Protein and dairy are recommended in servings of between 3-7 per day. Lean meats, nuts, beans, soy and cheeses are all big parts of the menu. Healthy fats are also important, from avocado and fatty fish, to olive oil and nuts.
Sweets and other treats are limited to 75 calories per day, allowing you to fill your sweet tooth craving without giving into bad habits.
The Mayo Clinic Diet’s website has sample menus to look through before signing up, featuring hundreds of meals options that stick to the pyramid and it’s proven track record.
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
.2 pound by one member. Congratulations for being in the plus column and saving us from a no win week. Every little bit counts.
Total Gain:
1.5 pounds by two members. Admitting the truth sets the stage for changing results for the next week. May we all be in the Loss column next week.
Stayed The Same:
0 members. 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. I believe this is the most Stayed the Same at one time.
4108.6 is the total weight loss for the past 16+ 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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