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Post by Jablea on Apr 1, 2011 9:06:35 GMT -5
Friday
Topic: Getting Active with the Kids
Spring has arrived with full force here, for a day or two at least. Sunshine into the evening, more opportunity to be outside. The bikes are going to get a work out.
Well this week was Spring Break here too so I had to get something to keep the kid busy. Signed him up for ski lessons. So I've spent 5 hours on each of the last four days driving back and forth to the ski hill. Dang that's a windy road. Considering that we ate chicken strips and fries for lunch every day and I spent the 2 hours of his lesson playing with my new smart phone. (Do you know how to hook up your Android data plan to your notebook? I do now.) But maybe the stress of the last day wore off any weight that I'd gained, well that and fear of heights on that road.
What stress? The stress of deciding to ski the bunny slopes. Me that is. I haven't skied since I was pregnant 11 almost 12 years ago and there was a lot less poundage on my body then too. Belly fat is so hard to work around when you are trying to get those boots buckled up and the duck waddle once they are on twinges the old knees despite the knee sleeves I adorned them with and I was sweating 6 figures in all my warm gear that wasn't needed that day. But I eventually made it to the magic carpet and did a couple of runs and then stopped while I was ahead. I'm still walking today and my knees didn't swell up so Yeah!
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Post by Melisende on Apr 3, 2011 15:09:47 GMT -5
This must be the only thread I'm currently posting on but thanks for the kind comments regarding my purse - which hasn't appeared in any shape or form yet. I'm replacing all the document stuff but don't have the money yet for a new android phone and spare car keys. It'll come though.
Weight loss journey has been odd, to say the least. I gained 2 pounds earlier, as expected, due to going off the WW plan and cutting back on gym time due to a very painful knee. I can barely walk, so I stick to the stationary bike and rest the knee every other day.
Then I went back on the plan 2 days ago and have been peeing every 2 hours - including all night long - with the result that this morning I was down 3 pounds from my last weigh in for a total lost of 31 pounds.
Not sure what's going on but with my viewing dinner/party next Sunday I'd love to be down another couple pounds - so am motivated to stickwith counting points this week. I've got a big menu planned and will be indulging.
Jablea, I sure know what you mean about the belly fat. After menopause everything shifted from the butt to the belly and it drives me nuts. It's so much easier tying my shoes and picking things up off the floor right now.
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Post by Jablea on Apr 5, 2011 0:19:48 GMT -5
Tuesday
Topic: Weighbells ringing...
Yep time to use that scale or tape measure or former skinny clothes and see how the week went by.
I'm down 1 for a total of 2. It's been nice enough outside to bike and getting those quads burning calories. I can tell exercise is the key for me. My neck and shoulders are giving me fits so I'm doing my weights for them too.
Melisende, you lost weight once before too right? How much did you lose then?
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Post by sugaree on Apr 5, 2011 7:15:03 GMT -5
Wanted to share an interesting article in my paper this morning.
Use hot peppers for a hot bod.
Here's once of our favorite diet tips. To lose a few pounds, think hot when you're in the kitchen. Add spice to your foods. Red hot peppers will curb your appetite so you eat less and stay satisfied for hours.
Capsaicin in jalapenos, cayenne, red pepper flakes, hot sauces, etc. works in several ways. It seems to keep "I'm hungry" messages from reaching your brain. It also activates about 20 different fat burning proteins which boost your metabolism so your body burns calories faster.
It only requires several bites to get the full fat burning effect.
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Post by Melisende on Apr 5, 2011 13:42:49 GMT -5
Tuesday
Melisende, you lost weight once before too right? How much did you lose then? My first long-term weight loss was started in 2005 with WW and I lost about 90 pounds and made life-time. (Of course, I've been on and off crash diets since my teens). By Jan. 2011 I had gained back 100 pounds & knew I had to take control again. This also has to be for the last time as I don't think I can lose that amount a third time. I'm not being as strict this time around but basically the regime is the same. Keep track of what I eat and get to the gym as often as possible. This time I'm also cutting way back on the white carbs. As of today I'm down 32 pounds but we'll see what it is at the "official" WI Thursday. I'm going to try aerobics tonight because my knee is getting better. Stationary bike actually seems to be a good workout and easy on the knee. |
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Post by Melisende on Apr 5, 2011 13:44:16 GMT -5
Wanted to share an interesting article in my paper this morning. Use hot peppers for a hot bod. Here's once of our favorite diet tips. To lose a few pounds, think hot when you're in the kitchen. Add spice to your foods. Red hot peppers will curb your appetite so you eat less and stay satisfied for hours. It only requires several bites to get the full fat burning effect. Guess I'm getting some jalapenos at Safeway today. |
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Post by flowergirl on Apr 5, 2011 15:08:22 GMT -5
another week with no loss. bright side: no gain either. I'm hoping to see some results next week...maybe some hot peppers will help!  |
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Post by stardust on Apr 7, 2011 14:46:52 GMT -5
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Post by Jablea on Apr 12, 2011 10:11:23 GMT -5
Tuesday
Check in Day
Darn, I'm still just down -2 even though sometime yesterday I was down 3 and at the start of the week down 4. pffft. My husband is losing weight simply by cutting down portion size. I think the thought of it makes me eat more than him. I am starting to think about what I'm doing more. Too often it still comes afterward but I'm seeing a progression.
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Post by flowergirl on Apr 12, 2011 14:55:53 GMT -5
YAY! finally down 2 after stalling out for 3 weeks! Total: 15 lbs. lost.  |
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