Anyone want to shape up in 2018? A continuing journey.......

Sprunkn7

dimitrispearljam said:

Movie Star wars with nephew today
So,,soda,popcorn,chips and bergers and gyro..we eat like pigs..lol

Dimi,,,,come to USA tour so I can kiss your cute dimples. then I'm going to smack you for making me jealous!

dimitrispearljam

Sprunkn7 said:

dimitrispearljam said:

Movie Star wars with nephew today
So,,soda,popcorn,chips and bergers and gyro..we eat like pigs..lol

Dimi,,,,come to USA tour so I can kiss your cute dimples. then I'm going to smack you for making me jealous!

Haha...ok..its a date!!

Sprunkn7

Running around like a mad woman for my moms 80th birthday weekend. Went out to dinner (x2) and lunch. Shared a brownie sundae (with three people, so thats not too bad right??) Not too worried since we spend yesterday walking in the city. Fitbit (yay got it to work again..cleaned all the connections and it started charging) says I went 15, 000 steps so no guilt here.
Will be better on Monday...always on Monday!

samjam

I do, I just really hate the steps you have to take to get there. Zero motivation. So I guess maybe next year

Sprunkn7

I woke up starving, read about David Bowie passing now I have no appetite. WTF

Natashapearljamfan

I just stumbled on this thread and I love that you are trying to make changes and become more healthy, well done

Always be positive. I agree with Sprunkn7, by making small changes you will see results, don't look at it as a diet. Sprunkn7, that's awesome you are already fitting into your clothes better. Quite often just switching from your unhealthy daily snack to a healthy snack will drop excess weight over a few weeks. Try to remember treat foods should only be consumed 2-3 times a week. I have a rule in our house no treat food during the week. Treat foods includes all the foods we love to eat (chocolate, chips, lollies, cake, muffins, soda, icecream), all high in sugar and fat and these are the foods that put the weight on around our bellies, so if you reduce how much treat food you are eating, you start losing that weight around your belly

I'm studying nutrition at uni, I'm happy to put some tips and recipes on this thread. As well as answer any questions (via PM or on this thread). Please let me know if the information below is too detailed, and I can just give you tips without the reasons why.

Everyone who is trying to change their eating habits, keep up the good work it is hard to resist old eating habits, but you need to look at it as if you are making lifestyle changes to prevent disease like type 2 diabetes, cardio-vascular disease etc, as well as feeling great.

Today's tip: Water- drink water whenever possible, it can be plain water, water with fruits and herbs, for example try lemon or lime slices with mint and ice-cubes it is very refreshing, or iced tea (make your own). Try to stay away from soda and sugary energy drinks (1 can of Coke has 160 cal, and is equivalent to 2 standard glasses of wine, or 1.5 Reese cups - I know which I would prefer!), ditch the soda and keep those calories for the treats you really love). If you stop drinking soda you can encourage your children to drink less sugary drinks. The other excellent drink is a glass of plain milk or a fruit smoothie high in calcium and protein, the perfect drink after a workout because the protein helps build your muscles.

Today's recipe: Steak with corn, avocado and red pepper salsa (serves 2).
Red peppers are high in Vitamin C, essential for many cell reactions and prevents ageing. When you eat Vitamin C with foods high in iron, such as lean beef, the vitamin C helps the body absorb the iron. Iron is important for transporting blood around our bodies.

Ingredients:
Salsa
1 medium red pepper
1 corn cob
1/2 medium avocado
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or flat leaf parsley
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 medium lime
Optional: add fresh chilli, to your liking.
Steak
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
7.75 ounces lean rump steak (remove visible fat)
Green salad
2 handfuls of lettuce or spinach leaves (washed)
1 cucumber cut into slices
1/2 green pepper cut into strips
1/2 tablespoon white vinegar

Method:
1. Steam corn cob on stove top for 15 mins. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then cut corn off cob and put it into a mixing bowl.

2. Chop pepper and into cube pieces (0.4 inches- I hope I've converted correctly), put into the mixing bowl with corn, chopped coriander/parsley and diced avocado (0.2 inches). Squeeze lime and drizzle juice over salsa.

3. Make green salad, put all ingredients into a mixing bowl, mix and drizzle over 1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar.

4. Rub steak with olive oil and season with black pepper. Heat frying pan and cook steak to your liking. Thinly slice steak.

5. Divide the salsa between the 2 plates and serve the steak on top of the salsa. Serve with a green salad (assorted lettuce/spinach leaves and cucumber),

I hope my information helps at least one of you. If anyone has a request for tomorrows tip I'm happy to fulfil.

PJfanwillneverleave1

Sprunkn7 said:

I woke up starving, read about David Bowie passing now I have no appetite. WTF

Really?
So you went to bed hungry dreaming about this Bowie guy?

JWPearl

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

Sprunkn7 said:

I woke up starving, read about David Bowie passing now I have no appetite. WTF

Really?
So you went to bed hungry dreaming about this Bowie guy?

sorry what you say is wrong it makes no sense at all

RKCNDY

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

Sprunkn7 said:

I woke up starving, read about David Bowie passing now I have no appetite. WTF

Really?
So you went to bed hungry dreaming about this Bowie guy?

who said Sprunkin went to bed hungry? who said Sprunkin was dreaming about Bowie? Quit making assumptions and projecting your lies on others.

PJfanwillneverleave1

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RKCNDY

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

dude 54;24

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hedonist

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

Sprunkn7 said:

I woke up starving, read about David Bowie passing now I have no appetite. WTF

Really?
So you went to bed hungry dreaming about this Bowie guy?

What's with you wiping such assholeness on people here lately?

Takes a big man to kick others when they're down.

Sprunkn7

Thanks Natasha!! I'll take any info you have. I'm really good about drinks. The only calories I get from liquids is alcohol. I make my own Green Iced Tea, or reg iced tea. It's my favorite drink. I also drink water all day long, sometimes with lemon but lots of time with cucumber slices.
Keep posting all you want, I'll read it

and for pjfanwillneverleave1

Thoughts_Arrive

Yes I do, mentally.

PJfanwillneverleave1

Sprunkn7 said:

and for pjfanwillneverleave1

We all deal with the cards we are dealt.

RKCNDY

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

Sprunkn7 said:

and for pjfanwillneverleave1

We all deal with the cards we are dealt.

Sounds like you were dealt the old maid card...

PJfanwillneverleave1

RKCNDY said:

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

Sprunkn7 said:

and for pjfanwillneverleave1

We all deal with the cards we are dealt.

Sounds like you were dealt the old maid card...

That was a funny yet odd game.

Sprunkn7

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

Sprunkn7 said:

and for pjfanwillneverleave1

We all deal with the cards we are dealt.

we certainly do

Ms. Haiku

I have a few goals for 2016, and I think my running goals will have the greatest impact. That's great because it doesn't cost much,
but . . .it's still kind of work-like.

I can do it! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. . .

Natashapearljamfan

Ms. Haiku said:

I have a few goals for 2016, and I think my running goals will have the greatest impact. That's great because it doesn't cost much,
but . . .it's still kind of work-like.

I can do it! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. . .

yes that's it, believe in yourself you can do anything if you put your mind and soul into it. Good luck.