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Here's to Your Health:  exercise, eating right and weight loss  |
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl
756 Posts
Annie
Custer
S.D.
USA
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 Posted - May 25 2012 : 3:56:56 PM
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| Ok ladies, you have inspired me to get back on track. Did great a couple of years ago and then "fell off the wagon" and gained the weight back. But after reading this thread, I've gotten the inspiration I need from all of you to start up again. HAVE to get back on the treadmill and start eating better. This thread is better than a gym and costs a lot less for all the encouragement from everyone. Keep up all the good work ladies and I am now your latest recruit. |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
402 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
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Posted - May 25 2012 : 4:32:45 PM
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Hi Gang.. Just found your forum.. and I NEED inspiration. I lost 15 pounds over the winter and gained back about 4 -- uphill is the WRONG direction. Just love your support and inspirational thoughts.
I just came back from a quilt retreat where I think I ate constantly for 4 days. I will not get on a scale for the next 3 weeks!!! (Well, I did get on this morning - I suspected the time of reckoning was at hand, just had to confirm it.)
I dislike exercise for the sake of exercise and Soo I really to find something I enjoy and can do at home or in the neighborhood (no excise machines.. mine become clothes racks! LOL) Any suggestions. (If you gave me a grocery cart I would gladly walk for miles.. It's a woman thing.- but I guess that's not an option).
I WAS eating this way: BREAKFAST Coffee or pero with cocoa in the morning, followed by a banana. A little later a bowl of oatmeal and big handful of blueberries (or oatmeal dry with applesauce on top - a little cinnamon is good too.)
LUNCH - a 1/2 of sandwich.
SUPPER- a small lunch size TV dinner or the equivalent. Whole natural almonds and popcorn for snacks. Sometimes a microwave bag of veggies for dinner with slice of bread, non transfat margarine, garlic powder. Fresh fruit as desired. Sometimes a salad for supper with chicken strips or black beans. Some coffee, tea, or ice tea or diet sodas during the day.
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
402 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
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Posted - May 25 2012 : 4:43:09 PM
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Oops.. sent without completing.. sorry.
I found that I was eating 1/3 to 1/2 more food than I needed. When I cut back significantly I was no longer craving food ALL DAY LONG. And I just kept busy with things that interested me. I walked alot.. but only for short distances throughout the day (think 200 paces at a time).. and used my day to quilt, paint pictures with friends, play cards, shop, scrapbook (and yes, got to clean house too.) I did about 15 - 20 minutes of yoga each morning.
Also allowed myself splurges.. Biscuits and gravy Sunday breakfast. Maybe another nice meal out during the week. Etc... UNFORTUNATELY NOW THAT I AM AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION (WE ARE RVers)
I AM NOT SO MOTIVATED. And slipping and sliding, and slipping and sliding off the food plan.
Your posts have been inspirational.. and just putting my day activity and food plan into writing is helping me see where I have gotten off the trail. And hopefully reading your wonderful comments will encourage my journey. Thanks for listening.
And to all of us.. keep on keeping on. It WILL be worth it!
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
353 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 25 2012 : 5:09:20 PM
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Made it to the gym today. After three weeks with no working out, I hurt! In a good way though. My goal is to be down to my full goals by Christmas. My trainer and I talked about it today and it is very doable even with splurges occasionally. Off I go!
Anyone have any yummy healthy meals to share?
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
2148 Posts
marianne
medical lake
WA
USA
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Posted - May 25 2012 : 7:01:27 PM
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I have a new favorite snack. Costco sells a package of frozen soy beans in individual servings size that you just steam in the microwave. I love squeezing them out of the shell and the serving size is reasonable. Does anyone else enjoy these?
I have been spending my days helping my daughter get ready to move. Not exactly aerobic exercise, but exercise none the less!!
So happy to see all the new fgs!
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
WV
USA
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Posted - May 25 2012 : 7:47:14 PM
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Hello Newbies!!! ~~~~~waving~~~~~
Annie and Mary it is good to have you aboard! I eat what I want I just eat smaller portions of it. And I move more. Push that grocery cart, it counts as movement. So does the lawnmower!!! Moving is a great exercise too.
How about kicking a ball around the yard with the kids or grandkids or shooting basket ball or throwing a frisbee. Just move more today than you did yesterday.
www.StuffByKim.etsy.com
http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com |
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beachymom
True Blue Farmgirl
312 Posts
Kathy
Gambrills
Maryland
USA
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Posted - May 26 2012 : 06:24:31 AM
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Hello new ladies! So glad to have you here. Good idea about pushing the lawn mower around. I mow the paths between my garden beds, but hubby mows the lawns. Maybe I'll start mowing the lawn too.
Mary - I think the food thing is all up to what your body needs. I found out that if I eat a little something every couple of hours, then I lost the weight. It just fell off. Those 100 calorie packs of anything will work. Cookies, nuts, crackers....I also love carrots & celery so I would put them in a baggie in my purse. Also, lots and lots of water. And if you actually crave crave CRAVE something sweet, well, there's a 100 calorie pack for that too! Or just freeze those tiny bite sized candy bars and take one. Believe me, a frozen snickers bite will last and last and outlast your craving!!
I also got one of those X-Box games called Starwars and most of the games require you to be in front of the TV moving. 1/2 an hour of that will really work up a sweat!
Well, I'm off to start building a chicken coop. Yup - I've taken the plunge into egg management!!
Keep up all the good work.
Hugs and Squishies!!
Kathy
Farmgirl Sister #3983
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
205 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
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Posted - May 26 2012 : 06:47:32 AM
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Hello new ladies! It sounds like everyone is motivated! :-) hooray for all of you!
Kim, thanks for the advice. I've upped my calories by 400, and I don't crave food as much as before.. It's hard to eat more because my body is so used to 1200 calories. But hopefully it will get used to this soon.
I'm kind of depressed. I've been trying to lose weight for 3 months and nothing is working. I have a couple events in June that I wanted to look slim for, and I haven't lost at all. Even my clothes are the same, despite working out. I'm so disappointed I could cry.
Farmgirl Bre
"By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me- a prayer to the God of my life." Ps. 42:8 |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
402 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
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Posted - May 26 2012 : 5:47:11 PM
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HI gang.. glad to be on board.. Kathy.. love the chicken coop idea. I guess you can let them out once in awhile and chase chickens around the yard for exercise. LOL..
And Breanna.. if you are exercising a lot, you may be putting on Muscle (which weighs a lot more than fat.). The best test is how your clothes fit.
About 20 years ago (LOL) I looked like a matronly mother (age 36 about 185 lbs).. I guess I ate for 2 Green Bay Packers when I was pregnant with my last child and forgot to stop after he was born. After my husband and I started to go to country western dances on Saturday night with friends, I became motivated to do something (sure this was 20 years ago, but bare with me).
I got on my cheapo exercise bike and road a 1/2 mile. Thought I was going to DIE ! I ate the same portion size as my 4 year old and did old fashioned floor exercises for 1/2 hour or more in the afternoon at kid nap time. I used to drink a 1/2 liter of Pepsi a day and dropped that bad habit. After a while 1/2 mile went to 1 and then 2 and finally I was up with the roosters exercise-biking 45 minutes each morning and 45 minutes end of day (took quite a while to get there).
I NEVER stepped on a scale from March through Mid August. When I did weigh, I was aghast! 149!!! BUT... I was THINNER than when I got married at 127 lbs. The weight was muscle that helps to burn extra fat too. To this day I cannot imagine just how small I actually was.
Now, however I am at 183 (again) and 149 sounds wonderful to me.
Got back in the saddle today. Supper was my mother famous Summer Stew.. made from regular potatoes, green peppers, Zucchini (from my garden) and a thin Italian tomato sauce.. and of course some french bread. One of my favorite childhood meals. We would have it once a week in summer time. Even DH loved it!!
Tomorrow the exercise regime starts again. My doctor told me that an hour of walking will only burn off ONE oreo cookie. Sensible eating is the most effective way to lose weight. Exercise is good for the heart and helps in other ways.
To really lose weight with exercise you need to be running a 10k or bicycling 10 miles each day... Hubby was an athlete some years back (bull rider, champion white water kiyaker, triathalons, etc) .. he just puts me to shame.. came back from his bike ride today... "HI, I just did 17 miles", he exclaims.. He's 71 years old!!! Me.. I drove to town in the car and came home and took a nap with Mr. Cat. LOL... And I wonder why.....
Love this outlet. It's like having our own blog. Now I just need to reread this every day to keep the motivation flowing. MY GOAL: WILL BE IN THE 170'S BY END OF JUNE !! |
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
WV
USA
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Posted - May 27 2012 : 09:37:10 AM
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Mary.......that is a wonderful story and a great goal. You go girl I am sure you will make it!
I guess I need to bite the bullet and step up to the plate and be honest here. When I started this journey I was 233 pounds. I am 52 yrs old and very active. My grandson says his mom must be older than me!! Well I am down to 208 as of this morning. I would like to be below 200 by July 4th. I am not denying myself anything, I just eat less of it. And I try to move everyday. If it rains I can get on the treadmill or just walk the steps in my home. At this weight I realize that anything I do that moves my body is EXERCISE! But you know I have gals in my neighborhood that are in their 30's that cannot keep up with their kids and they are alot lighter than me.
So lets feel good about what we are all doing and keep moving. We are a force to be reckoned with!!!
www.StuffByKim.etsy.com
http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com |
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
402 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
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Posted - May 30 2012 : 04:01:28 AM
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Hi Kim... Just keep moving girl... and I am soo proud of your successes !! Motivation is the key..
I find that I am very environmentally challenged. When I am in one environment I am motivated.. another - a couch potato. LOL... When I get to the store this week I am buy some organic chicken stock. A few years back my doctor put me on a soft diet for a few days and I actually liked the stuff. LOW in calories, warmed in a coffee mug in the micro.. filling.. Add a few chopped veggies left over from dinner and its GOOD!
I grilled some of that wonderful zucchini, bell peppers, and onions the other night.. mmmm.. I think I found a good lunch or afternoon munch..
JUST KEEP ON KEEPING ON... No matter what they say... we REALLY are what we eat !!
GO GIRL !!
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm
4493 Posts
Kristina
NW
Ohio
USA
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Breanna
True Blue Farmgirl
205 Posts
Breanna
Parker
Colorado
USA
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Posted - May 31 2012 : 07:03:18 AM
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I went running yesterday morning- boy was I sore! But it felt great to get out and move again. I think my weight plateau has broken! I weighed in yesterday and had lost 4 pounds. My whole body feels smaller, too. It's like I can watch the fat melt off when I run! :-) Kristina, steel cut oats and black beans sound delicious! I may have some black beans for lunch...
Keep it up ladies! Thanks for all the encouragement.
Farmgirl Bre
"By day the Lord directs His love, at night His song is with me- a prayer to the God of my life." Ps. 42:8 |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
2148 Posts
marianne
medical lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2012 : 01:29:45 AM
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Welcome newbies! I look forward to hearing your hints about staying (getting) fit.
Kristina, You are riding your bike to the gym? You are kicking butt! Way to go. I have steel cut oats for lunch everyday. It is pretty yummy.
Madelena,or do you prefer, Mary? How is the exercise regimen going? You did it once ... so you know you have it in you! Glad to hear you story.
Breanna, if I went running, I would AT LEAST be sore. I bet that does the trick with the plateau, like you said.
I planted my garden yesterday. So I am a bit sore today. But, I will hit gardening-shape soon. The knees and back are not as young as they used to be. Even though I am only 50, my body seems a bit ahead aging wise.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
WV
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 8:36:30 PM
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I have been kicking it up a notch this weekend with the moving. Lots of gardening and walking/hiking with the dogs in the early morning. And dh and I are going to walk at 6am. I really should get to bed I guess! 
Keep on moving ladies and eat some of that fresh produce from the gardens.
www.StuffByKim.etsy.com
http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com |
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