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post #1981 of 2186
1/21/09 at 7:52pm

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Ha maaaannn...
I've been bad, soooo bad today
Relapse.
Enought said
It happens to everyone. Just get back on the wagon
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post #1982 of 2186
1/21/09 at 8:04pm

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Ha maaaannn...
I've been bad, soooo bad today
Relapse.
Enought said
I don't think you've done worse than me. I gained back all the weight that i have lost and more ...LITERALLY

I need to un relapse myself lol. So i have decided i'm starting fresh on Saturday.
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post #1983 of 2186
1/22/09 at 10:43am

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You just don't wanna know how much I ate yesterday
It was disgusting, but I kept on eating
It doesnt happen often, but when it does, I'm an eating freak

Anyway, it's done.
Today is a new day, I'm planning on eating well
Probably an egg salad sandwich with some green salad on the side for lunch
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post #1984 of 2186
1/22/09 at 11:04am

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Just checking in on you ladies...Keep up the good work!!!

Shimmer: I just want you to know and I know you will be smiling...I have had no soda...diet or otherwise since the day after Thanksgiving!! I tried to take a sip of a sprite last week because I had a upset tummy and it make me want to puke more!! I think I am finally soda free...
I drink only tea and water ...not even coffee or juice
That is absolutely fantastic. I'm impressed!!!
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post #1985 of 2186
1/22/09 at 5:38pm

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Hey guys. It's been a pretty carb filled day this far, so I'm going to aim for lean proteins and more veggies for tonight.

Other than that, I did 40 minutes of pilates earlier. Rarh!
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post #1986 of 2186
1/23/09 at 7:14am

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Hey GAT: that would be cool if you could share that with me. I've also got on online diary on fitday.com which is really helpful to see in a pie chart and graph section. I'm finding that although I thought I was being really really healthy eating so much fruit and veg and only having toast as my 'bread thing' my carbs are the biggest percentage and I have so little protine. Anyone have any suggestions on how to up the protine for someone who doesn't like red meat or pork? I love fish. I was thinking sushi? ....

This loosing weight thing is HARD! I knew it wouldn't be easy. I do look at it like I want to be healthy and happy not so much I want to loose tons of weight. I think that's how I stay on track and don't eat crap. I also love not feeling bloated. But I am tempted by pizza constantly.

What do you guys think of having a 'treat day' where one day a week you splurge and eat what you want? Thoughts?...

I'm so glad there is a thread for this. I think that the 'community support' thing really helps!

Here is my online account if anyone is interested in it. I didn't get to fill in all the dates because i only discovered the website the other day but I've been doing this since jan 6th:

FitDay Free Calorie Counter and Diet Journal:♥Public Journal
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post #1987 of 2186
1/23/09 at 11:37am

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Hey the fitday is really similar to the daily plate they are really good tracking tools. I still have the odd day where i eat what i want as long as you account for it by either saving some calories, thats where exercise is very valuable because you can basicly eat what you want.The only thing i would advise is don't fall into the trap of thinking i can't exercise so i'll keep lowering my calories because your metabolism just dies a death!!! think of it like a furnace you need to keep burning by putting fuel on it!!

Today for example i had
Breakfast
porridge with skimmed milk
cappuccino

Mid morn
apple

Lunch
Food doctor pitta with seeds
chicken slices 100g
laughing cow light cheese

went to gym
had protein shake with skimmed milk in afternoon

Dinner
Chicken breast with noodles and veg (baby sweetcorn etc)

also Fage 2% greek yoghurt with 1tbsp of honey and food doctor multiseed muffin with cashew butter as snacks.

total 1650 kcals /137g of protein /40g fat/ 190g carbs

burnt 700 cals at gym so still have 600 or so to play with,this is an average days diet, and i only go to the gym 2-3 days a week.
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post #1988 of 2186
1/23/09 at 3:40pm

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Hey everyone! I'm back. I hope everyone had a great holiday!
I just finished eating a bowl of pinhead oats (which I made in the slow cooker overnight a la Alton Brown) yum yum!

I just wanted to check in before I head off to class. *hugs to everyone!* and I will read all of the posts that I missed while I was gone later on tonight.
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post #1989 of 2186
1/23/09 at 4:37pm

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Lizzie! I missed you.

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post #1990 of 2186
1/23/09 at 4:40pm

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Anyone have any good recipes where the protein on the plate is more than the carbs? xx
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post #1991 of 2186
1/23/09 at 6:28pm

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I have a question for you guys. If you had the perfect week as far as exercise goes, how would it look? How many/what days would you be exercising? What kinds of exercise and for how long?
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post #1992 of 2186
1/23/09 at 6:32pm

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I have a question for you guys. If you had the perfect week as far as exercise goes, how would it look? How many/what days would you be exercising? What kinds of exercise and for how long?
At this point in time, my perfect week would be 5 days of solid cardio - min 45 minutes each day.

I'm all about the cardio right now.
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post #1993 of 2186
1/24/09 at 4:59am

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I had a bad day yesterday too. Both with regards to eating and mentally... I felt really fat and ugly Also, I ate a ton of chocolate and ice cream. Meh.

Other than that, the week has been pretty good so far. I've been eating decent meals, managed to eat 2-3 fruits per day and I have exercised 3 times: 20 mins rowing on Monday, 30 mins core strength on Wednesday, 40 mins running on Thursday. Also, I walk to and from work every day, which is 45 mins in total, so I get some form of exercise every day. Today I have to work (yuk) but I am planning on going to the gym for more strength training afterwards. We have a really nice free gym for the employees where I work, so that's great.
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post #1994 of 2186
1/24/09 at 8:04pm

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Hey everyone! I'm back. I hope everyone had a great holiday!
I just finished eating a bowl of pinhead oats (which I made in the slow cooker overnight a la Alton Brown) yum yum!

I just wanted to check in before I head off to class. *hugs to everyone!* and I will read all of the posts that I missed while I was gone later on tonight.

welcome back lizzie!

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I have a question for you guys. If you had the perfect week as far as exercise goes, how would it look? How many/what days would you be exercising? What kinds of exercise and for how long?
i would definietely be exercising at least 6 days a week, mostly running, but also it ups and press ups

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I had a bad day yesterday too. Both with regards to eating and mentally... I felt really fat and ugly Also, I ate a ton of chocolate and ice cream. Meh.

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ive been like that lately too, damn period makes me crave sweet things like CRAZY!
which also means that ive blown up like a baloon. does anyone have any tips to minimize bloating during that time of the month?

plus my BF told me last night that i shouldnt wear a certain dress because i looked fatter in it due to my bloating. so my self esteem is great at the moment (not)
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post #1995 of 2186
1/25/09 at 3:42pm

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To answer my own question, I'd like to be doing pilates (calisthenics, some arm work w/ free weights, and a bit of cardio) for 50 minutes every other day, and some straight cardio for about half an hour a couple times a week.
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post #1996 of 2186
1/25/09 at 6:46pm

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My perfect exercise week would be cardiovascular training (swimming or running) 2-3 times and strength (pilates, core strength, some weight lifting) 2 times.
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post #1997 of 2186
1/25/09 at 6:49pm

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ive been like that lately too, damn period makes me crave sweet things like CRAZY!
which also means that ive blown up like a baloon. does anyone have any tips to minimize bloating during that time of the month?

plus my BF told me last night that i shouldnt wear a certain dress because i looked fatter in it due to my bloating. so my self esteem is great at the moment (not)
If anyone knows how to avoid bloating, I would be very happy to know too! I swell up something awful when I ovulate. I guess it has to do with water retention (amongst other things)?

I'm sorry your bf said that... a little unsensitive. I hope you feel better soon.
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post #1998 of 2186
1/26/09 at 3:13am

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Karen B:

Me too! I went to the make up trade show and my friend wanted to go to pizza hut. I had a small cheese pizza with tuna and olives and TWO pepsi's! Eeeek! And earlier we went to M&S and had a sandwich and grapes/carrots/drink which normally i would avoid as it was full of cals! But don't worry just think of it as your treat day and get back on track this week. You cant beat yourself up. Like everyone says. You will only crave stuff if ocassonally you don't have it. I figured walking around London would burn of a few cals right? I think everyone has days like this. I like to keep a journal as well as a food log on that website i keep going on about because you can log your mood for the day and what activities/foods you do/have. I find if you do slip up it's usually for a reason that you want to eat for comfort or just have some chocolate! Don't worry! Just try again today xx
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post #1999 of 2186
1/27/09 at 5:32pm

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Hey girls. I'm having a hard time staying focussed, I haven't been feeling well so it's difficult to push myself.
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post #2000 of 2186
1/27/09 at 7:50pm

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Hey girls. I'm having a hard time staying focussed, I haven't been feeling well so it's difficult to push myself.
sometimes you just need a day off to refocuss, every now and then i just take a day where i dont exercise, and eat whatever i want, but make sure that i drink lots of water.
and also changing up your exercise and trying new foods help
hope that helps
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post #2001 of 2186
1/28/09 at 11:10am

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Just to say that I read you girls
I'm doing good
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post #2002 of 2186
1/28/09 at 4:04pm

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If anyone knows how to avoid bloating, I would be very happy to know too! I swell up something awful when I ovulate. I guess it has to do with water retention (amongst other things)?

I'm sorry your bf said that... a little unsensitive. I hope you feel better soon.

green tea is great for bloating it really gets rid of water weight!!!
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post #2003 of 2186
1/28/09 at 4:53pm

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Felt a bit guilty this week as I've had a pizza at pizza express sunday and a few chocolates at work!! But went shopping and got some more fruit and veg. It's hard counting calories as I live in the UK but have been brought up with teh US system and the nutrional systems differ slighlty. I also find it's hard to figure out how many calories I burn. I think I need to incorporate excersize into my 'healthy' regime to get rid of some fat!

Does anyone know if you would conisder Philidelphia Cheese Light Spread healthy? I've been trying to find something yummy to put on those rice cake thigns as they taste like cardboard on there own! xx

Just want to eat chocolates at the mo. I could totally be the man in the film CHOCOLATE (w/ Johnny Depp) when he stuffs his face at the end and rolls around in all the chocolate powder and chocolate sauce!
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post #2004 of 2186
1/28/09 at 6:31pm

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low fat soft cheeses are fine for you, i love the laughing cow light its really tasty!!! they are not very high protein but they are low fat and good for adding flavour i put them on pitta breads with chicken or tuna!!

i love hoummous on crispbreads too.
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post #2005 of 2186
1/31/09 at 7:10am

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Hi all! I hope everyone is having a nice Saturday. Me, I am relaxing after a completely crazy work week. But I've been doing pretty good exercise and food wise! Yesterday was terrible but so what. I went swimming on Monday, strength training on Wednesday and did some biking and running at the gym on Thursday. Other than yesterday, which was full of waffles and ice cream (yum!) and only yougurt and a banana for lunch, I have been eating pretty decently. Home cooked meals all the way, no cereal dinners for me! Yay!

Now I am going to drag my ass out of bed (hubby brought me breakfast in bed today, how lovely and sweet) and go for a walk.
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post #2006 of 2186
2/2/09 at 3:07am

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I just did about an hour and a half of cardio. *snicker* My boyfriend just showed up.

Good luck guys! Keep up the good work.
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post #2007 of 2186
2/2/09 at 10:54am

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I did good this weekend!
Last night for superbowl too
I ate some small sandwiches and macaroni salad, some fresh nachos dip (I made it with avocado and fresh vegetables, you know a 7 layers dip)

Yesterday I went to my makeup class (in a big building with lofts in it) and the escalator didnt work, I climbed all the way up. My legs were DEAD! It was the first time it happened to me, like they didnt want to work anymore... and I wasnt this much ''out of breath''. What a shame
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post #2008 of 2186
2/3/09 at 11:06pm

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Oh gosh I have to start posting on here again- when I stopped, I started eating terribly again! UGH!!

/reads all 81 pages to get motivation
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post #2009 of 2186
2/8/09 at 4:02pm

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Hey guys, I just wanted to see how everyone is doing.
I've been really busy and haven't been on specktra much lately. And since I'm not contributing, I must announce my hiatus from the weight loss group. But when I see a delicious looking pastry, I'll hear all of your voices in my head telling me to walk away!

Good luck everyone!
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post #2010 of 2186
2/14/09 at 5:54am

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Can I join in too? I've been lurking this thread and it has helped me so much.

I've decided it's time to take control of my health and weight. A lot of the cliches about making lifestyle changes rather than dieting, and staying away from the bastardly scales are starting to sink in with me now.

I'm not counting calories, just watching portions, oil and trying to eat well. I've been eating oatmeal for breakfast for the past three weeks and I'm starting to like it, it makes me less likely to crave shitty things cos it's so filling.

It feels good to have a bit of self control and I feel like I have more energy when I eat this way. I've lost about 6 pounds this month!

I have learned to let go of obsessing over the scales, because when the number isn't 'right' it's like it fuels any excuse to have a binge. And I'm trying to be gentle with myself because I know I retain a lot of water.
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