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post #181 of 2186
8/26/08 at 11:46am
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So....I quit smoking. I know it ws metioned to give up a food related vice....but I'm not ready to give up my coffee (if ever) so smoking it is. I feel like that's going to give me more energy and empty time...time to move around more, lol.
Hey , I think we'd much rather you give up smoking .... its far worse for you than any food could ever be =) . I hope you are doing well... Keep up the good work !
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post #182 of 2186
8/26/08 at 11:52am

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So....I quit smoking. I know it ws metioned to give up a food related vice....but I'm not ready to give up my coffee (if ever) so smoking it is. I feel like that's going to give me more energy and empty time...time to move around more, lol.

Saturday, after walking my Herbie....my and my bf helped feenin4makeup move so we had the usual mover's delight...pizza and wine, lol. Ate badly...but walked earlier in the day with my dog and did some working out helping with the move.
First off, YAY FOR THE NEW NON-SMOKER!! Very proud of my friend!

Second, this moving crap has really been making a difference in my weight loss progress. Since starting all this moving preparation, I've been going up and down the stairs with boxes and I can really tell that it gets easier and easier. I haven't had time to go to the gym because of the move but I think I'm working out just as hard, if not more. It's amazing how much easier it is for me to go up and down the stairs without being winded and sometimes I even half run to get my heart going a little. Every little bit counts!!
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post #183 of 2186
8/26/08 at 12:05pm

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thank you thank you.....it's kinda rough but this support really helps, lol

now, what's this november challenge...or what post is it? I want in...
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post #184 of 2186
8/26/08 at 12:22pm

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i've decided im gonna try and lose 14lbs (a stone) before christmas

today i woke up so late! (like 2pm) lol and i've had a jelly pot (10 cals)
because my mums making me a huge sunday roast dinner.. even though it's not sunday but i can't wait for it!
then later i'm stayin at my boyfriends.. probs end up having something junk wise there but im gonna start doing my workout dvd tomorrow, usually for workouts i do sit ups, lunges etc. i need to start working harder
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post #185 of 2186
8/26/08 at 12:27pm

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i've decided im gonna try and lose 14lbs (a stone) before christmas

today i woke up so late! (like 2pm) lol and i've had a jelly pot (10 cals)
because my mums making me a huge sunday roast dinner.. even though it's not sunday but i can't wait for it!
then later i'm stayin at my boyfriends.. probs end up having something junk wise there but im gonna start doing my workout dvd tomorrow, usually for workouts i do sit ups, lunges etc. i need to start working harder

A good way to plan for this roast dinner is to not have any bread or potatoes. That way, you could eat the roast and not feel as guilty! That sounds so yummy!
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post #186 of 2186
8/26/08 at 12:33pm

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Good luck with the not smoking pretebrowneyes!

feenin4makeup, stairs are excellent exercise. I was at my lightest weight when I lived on the third floor in uni accommodation. People used to comment on how great I looked every time I went home, and I'm sure it was going up and down those stairs so often that did it!

glam8babe, I'm with you on the roast dinner. I think that's one thing I could not give up. The way I see it, is it's still a lot of veg, right?
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post #187 of 2186
8/26/08 at 12:50pm

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yeh i love them i think the best thing to do though is eat all the veg first, then once you are full you won't end up eating as much of the other stuff such as potato etc.
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post #188 of 2186
8/26/08 at 1:03pm

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^ that makes me feel so guilty! I just went to the Toby Carvery for lunch and had the biggest plate full of food ever for a fiver

Anyway im joining this
Im 20 and 5'6"
3 weeks ago I was 12 stone // 168 lb
now im 11 stone 6 // 160 lb

Things Ive done:
- brought my own food to work
- wii fit!
- started morning jogging
- avoided eating LOADS of chocolate (I eat it, but limit it instead of guzzling)

Goal Weight = 9 stone / 126 lb
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post #189 of 2186
8/26/08 at 1:13pm
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Ok Ladies, I resisted the urge to to stop at the campus coffee shop and passed it for the little store, instead of a big sugary coffee drink I opted for a power-aid .... I think in the end it was a better choice. A hard one but a little bit better. I walked about 1/2 a mile in the rain lol.... and its still raining so no biking today. I'm fixing a pot roast for dinner, I think that is pretty low fat and healthy please correct me if I am wrong ....

glambabe- sorry for sounding ignorant but what is a jellypot
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post #190 of 2186
8/26/08 at 1:15pm

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omg i LOVE the Toby Carvery, i wish i went there more often lol
dont feel guilty

do you think the wii fit has helped? im not sure if i should get one because i've heard mixed reviews
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post #191 of 2186
8/26/08 at 1:23pm

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glambabe- sorry for sounding ignorant but what is a jellypot

i think it's what you guys call 'Jell-o'

basically just jello and it's 10 calories in a lil pot you can get lots of flavours
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post #192 of 2186
8/26/08 at 1:29pm

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i think it's what you guys call 'Jell-o'

basically just jello and it's 10 calories in a lil pot you can get lots of flavours

I was thinking the same thing! That's cute; Imma start calling Jell-O a jelly pot.
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post #193 of 2186
8/26/08 at 1:30pm

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^ that makes me feel so guilty! I just went to the Toby Carvery for lunch and had the biggest plate full of food ever for a fiver

Anyway im joining this
Im 20 and 5'6"
3 weeks ago I was 12 stone // 168 lb
now im 11 stone 6 // 160 lb

Things Ive done:
- brought my own food to work
- wii fit!
- started morning jogging
- avoided eating LOADS of chocolate (I eat it, but limit it instead of guzzling)

Goal Weight = 9 stone / 126 lb

I really want to get a Wii so I can try the Wii fit. Do you really like it? How is it? I'm dying to try it out.
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post #194 of 2186
8/26/08 at 2:25pm

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Hi everyone!
Just checking in...went to the lake last weekend and ate A LOT OF FOOD. Not all bad, but I did chow down on salt & vinegar chips

The good part was that we went on a 13K hike (6.5K in, mostly uphill, and 6.5K out, mostly downhill...my favourite) one day, and went walking/exploring around the other day, and kayaking. It was so nice to get out of town!

Do any of you struggle with getting back ON your eating plan once you cheat? I mean, instead of thinking, "Wow...I just ate something bad. I'm gonna get right back to eating healthy," my brain goes, "Wow...I just ate something bad. Guess the diet's off for today! What else can I eat??" LOL. And then that one bad day turns into two, etc. and before I know it, I'm not eating healthy at ALL anymore. Grrrrrr...

Hope everyone's having a great week so far! I'm starting my gym program on Thursday
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post #195 of 2186
8/26/08 at 2:33pm

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[quote=rbella;1263056] I am still off the DP. I saw one at the grocery store and I actually think that my mouth started to water, but I'm not sure.
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I've done my 10 minutes and I'm in a pretty shitty mood. But, I know it is just because this is my 3rd day without a DP in about 4 years and I want one so bad. It is pretty much just mental at this point. Yeah, I feel a bit crappy, but the emotional side of me is what wants the damn drink.
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I TOTALLY understand the DP situation...hang in there! It does get easier

For me, it's Pepsi...it's like my whole world of happiness is encased within that one little can, and not having it ruins my life! Physically, I get over the headaches pretty quickly from not having that sugar/caffeine, but you're right - emotionally, it SUCKS!
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post #196 of 2186
8/26/08 at 4:17pm

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Oooh i wanna join this..
Im 20, 5ft n weigh 9 st 5lbs n wanna lose about a stone
I always start healthy eating n keep a diary but then i always give up so maybe doing it with other people will help.. Today I had

Breakfast:
Banana and a coffee because I slept in n was late for work

Lunch
Jacket Potato with prawns and salad,, but it was probs quite fattening bcoz the prawns had sauce on

Dinner
Quorn Casserole with brown rice

Snacks: Grapes

I went to the gym and did 10 mins on rower, 20 on the cross trainer and 10 on bike

I think im gonna start takin my own lunches to work because its easier to be healthy n might save money too

PS.. does anyone know how to get rid of that fat near your armpit? Im wearing a strapless dress for my friends bday party soon n i wana get rid of it!
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post #197 of 2186
8/26/08 at 4:39pm

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LaPrincessa... too many carbs (grapes and potatoes and rice) ... try to balance better!!

Hi everyone! Just checking in. Ugh, the bottom 1/2 of my belly (the "pooch" area LOL) feels sooo bloated today. I hate that feeling. Tonight is weight-in and measuring for me as it's my LAST session with my PT as she's getting maried and going to Europe for a vacation! I'm excited to see if there's any different, though I highly doubt it in my belly area. *MAJOR SIGH* I am hopeful I have at least lost 1lb though. That'd bring me to 8lbs total lost. Also I have *TEN* days until my friend comes to visit me so my GOAL is going to be to excersize EVERY day and make sure I stick to my Atkins by getting enough of my veggies!!! I really want my damn ketostix!!! Grrr! Can't wait til the TRO gets the horrible roomie out so I can get my stuff from that house! Ohh goshhhhh, to be in a size 9 by next week Friday would just be like too good to be true LOL. (I can squeeze into some of my 9's... but I don't wear sh!t that gives muffin tops! ick!)

As for excersize wise...I really, really wanna make sure I *RUN* every day. I know that's a quick fat-blasting thing and I used to run a mile in 7:36 when I was skinny. lol. Now I run at 6.5 mph...lame
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post #198 of 2186
8/26/08 at 4:46pm

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Can I join too?


It would help me a lot to talk about it with all of you in the group.
I've been struggeling with hyperphagia trouble (excess eating) all my life but only discovered about it 3 months ago. My bf helps me a lot with it but reading and chatting with you will help much more.

My goals are to stop eating my emotions
I have about 100 pounds to lose, but I wanna do it slowly so I can deal with it better. I already lost 6 pounds since last week but I think it was lots of water retention.

Another goal that I fixed myself : eat less salt
I eat waaaaayyyyyyy too much salt... it's crazy!
I started buying spices and ''no salt'' like Mr Dash stuff to eat less salty. It's working, and taste better!

I don't want to be on a diet or a program, I prefer eating better, more veggies and fruits, less candies, chocolate and greasy stuff. Also, I want to reduce my portions. Again, my man helps me a lot on that.

I walk 30 minutes a day, no choice, I walk to go to work
It's not enought but it's a good start.

So, here it is
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post #199 of 2186
8/26/08 at 4:53pm

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PS.. does anyone know how to get rid of that fat near your armpit? Im wearing a strapless dress for my friends bday party soon n i wana get rid of it!

i would LOVE to know this too
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post #200 of 2186
8/26/08 at 5:22pm

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i would LOVE to know this too

Unfortunately, spot reduction (losing weight in one particular spot) is not possible. You will lose weight in the order you put it on, i.e. if the last place you put on weight is your belly, that's the first place it will come off and so on... You can exercise and lift weights and that will help you look more tone and muscle helps you burn fat of course but if you don't lose the fat, the muscle just sits underneath the fat. So, the short answer is, there is not much you can do about fat in a particular place except to maybe exercise to help it look better. Sucks, I know...
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post #201 of 2186
8/26/08 at 5:51pm

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Can't remember if I checked in today. Did great yesterday. No DP's and just a slice of cheese around 8:30pm. Went to bed at 11:30 instead of 2am. Oh, wait, I forgot I had a glass of red wine. However, I was still within my points on WW. But, I didn't snack late at night!!!!!!

I am doing really bad on excercise. However, today I'm taking care of my 14month old nephew and that has to count for something.

Goal today-no dp's and no late night binges and to stay within WW points.

Everyone is doing so great!!
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post #202 of 2186
8/26/08 at 5:54pm
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Rbella Great job with your ww points =+)
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post #203 of 2186
8/26/08 at 5:54pm

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Unfortunately, spot reduction (losing weight in one particular spot) is not possible. You will lose weight in the order you put it on, i.e. if the last place you put on weight is your belly, that's the first place it will come off and so on... You can exercise and lift weights and that will help you look more tone and muscle helps you burn fat of course but if you don't lose the fat, the muscle just sits underneath the fat. So, the short answer is, there is not much you can do about fat in a particular place except to maybe exercise to help it look better. Sucks, I know...
That's not true. "Not much you can do about fat in a particular place except to maybe excercise to help it LOOK better"... If you are excersizing and losing weight, then it will eventually come off. Yeah, you can't particularly pick and choose where it comes off but once you start blastin' that fat away trust me it WILL come off... so that answer is not really true and kind of discouraging to some who might not understand that.

I also personally 100% disagree with the philosophy of "if the last place you put on weight is your belly, that's the first place it will come off" -- it depends on every single person's body and how their metabolic rate is when it comes to shedding off the lbs, both where and when. I have lost inches everywhere (tummy, arms, thighs, calves, etc) yet none of it is completely gone, so how can that theory be correct? If it was, then say that my arms were the last place I put weight on...then my arms would suddenly be back to normal now. No, not how it works.

Greatjob, Rbella! 1 glass of wine is apparently good for you so!
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post #204 of 2186
8/26/08 at 6:07pm

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Turbo Jam tonite!
Turbo Jam tonite!
Turbo Jam tonite!

and dinner tonight is pork chops and veggies....some water to quench with...YAY!
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post #205 of 2186
8/26/08 at 6:11pm

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eeeYOU GOT TURBO JAM?? BURN ME A COPY
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post #206 of 2186
8/26/08 at 6:16pm

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That's not true. "Not much you can do about fat in a particular place except to maybe excercise to help it LOOK better"... If you are excersizing and losing weight, then it will eventually come off. Yeah, you can't particularly pick and choose where it comes off but once you start blastin' that fat away trust me it WILL come off... so that answer is not really true and kind of discouraging to some who might not understand that.

I also personally 100% disagree with the philosophy of "if the last place you put on weight is your belly, that's the first place it will come off" -- it depends on every single person's body and how their metabolic rate is when it comes to shedding off the lbs, both where and when.
What I'm trying to say is for example, if you do 1000 sit ups everyday, you might definitely get muscles in your abdomen but if you have a lot of fat in that area, it's not going to burn the fat there specifically. You could possibly be more tone there sure. Overall, yes, you will burn more fat because fat burns muscle but you cannot spot reduce. This is not my opinion. It's just the way it works scientifically. Unfortunately, I've been on this weight loss journey for quite a long time and after much research and talking to physical trainers and whatnot, that is the consistent answer. Also, I didn't make up the you lose in the last place you gain theory. I got this information the same way, not to mention I've lost quite a few pounds at different times in my life. Trust me, I don't want to be right about this but if you research a little, you'll see the bad news is true.

Check out these links for a start if you'd like:

Fat Loss & Weight Training Myths
Spot Reduction is a Myth
The Spot Reduction Myth
Spot Reduction: Myth or Truth | Spot Reduction

I'm not trying to be negative or discouraging in any way, I just wanted to share the knowledge I know. Weight loss and getting in shape is super hard work and I know it! I wish it was easy because if it was, I'd be the first in line for that pill! We can do it ladies!
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post #207 of 2186
8/26/08 at 6:23pm

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eeeYOU GOT TURBO JAM?? BURN ME A COPY

will do, now..my copy is about a year old so if there's some new fangled workout she made up for you kids i ain't got it, lol...pm me your address and i'll send it
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post #208 of 2186
8/26/08 at 6:25pm

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^^^What is Turbo Jam?
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post #209 of 2186
8/26/08 at 6:31pm

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OMG! It's the first and only workout DVD that I actually get excited about. My mom and I saw it on tv and had to have it. It's one of those "it's like you're dancing...not workin out" DVDs. And there's this awesome fine chick on it that lost 60 lbs (i think) while only doing the modified version of the workout...NEVER LIFTING HER FEET OFF THE GROUND. I have fun every time I do this....I've just been putting it off. But I'm really looking forward to this tonight...here's a link...

Turbo Jam® Maximum Results - Fitness, Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss Official Website
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post #210 of 2186
8/26/08 at 6:37pm

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Yesss, Skylar and I have lusted after Turbo Jam FOREVAH!!! It's sooo fun looking Rbella. I want the hand weights that go with it too. Denise Austin is who I do all my videos too and this seems so similar/more upbeat, fun, intense!

Thank you prete!! I PM'ed ya!!
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