Weight loss through the upcoming Holidays, who's in?!
GraySaturday
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Okay.. I refuse to go backwards and gain weight over the holidays. I've worked so hard all year, and I am currently still trying to lose weight. Who else wants to start a:
"Holiday food is so awesome, and if left up to my own devices I'd probably gain 40lbs in the next few months, so I need major support" support group.
Who's in!?
"Holiday food is so awesome, and if left up to my own devices I'd probably gain 40lbs in the next few months, so I need major support" support group.
Who's in!?
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I'm in!!!
Thanksgiving is easy, I don't love turkey..usually try to hit the Macys Thanksgiving day parade, take the train home and cook up a small turkey breast, potatoes (which are going to be scalloped for me this year), roast some veggies w/ olive oil, cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce. I don't like gravy but will go a little wild and have a good piece of pecan pie!
I need to keep my eye on the prize which is a healthy and toned bod for summer next year. I know I can never be 25 again, but I'm not dead yet!
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I feel this way too. I don't want to re-gain any weight.
Then, I'm in!
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Esther's here and she's sick?
hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
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I'm not like, a binge eater that eats horrible, and now I am going to try to lose over the holidays. Thats torture! I've lost a total of 66lbs now, and the holidays make me nervous. Not because I think I am going to gain 66lbs during thanksgiving dinner, but more like I've come so far I want to keep going in the same direction and not lose momentum. Once you've lost, its heartbreaking to see the scales go back the other way.
So, for those who are in, I am dedicated to helping you all out. And if anyone has any low-fat recipes for thanksgiving favorites, please post them. I'll be at my in-laws this year and its like a contest to use the most lard in one dish. Help!
well, i don't plan on going on any diets...that includes low-fat. i might eat some low fat products but not all.
a certain Bond actor was on tv the other night and said he never diets...just hits the gym 5/6 times a week.
i'm going to be the next James Bond...
Esther's here and she's sick?
hi Esther, now we are all going to be sick, thanks
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whatever happened to reality and realizing some people don't manage that always and thus have to make changes?
hell, i was always thin, and i mean THIN...until my 30s. it kinda crept up on me and i didn't even realize. i hadn't changed my eating or exercise - or lack thereof
good for you gray!
i've got a *big* birthday at the end of the month and am rathered annoyed with myself b/c i have not stayed focused at all, and thus will be no where near where i wanted to be by my birthday. however, i AM getting srious about it, so sure during the holidays i will be more diligent. however, i WILL indulge on my birthday, thanksgiving, christmas.......but in between i will sure to keep up with my healthy eating, and will be sensible in my choices for indulgences. hopefully by NYE i will be close to what i desire for myself and 2009 will have a great start!
good luck!
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If you want to measure something, measure body fat percentage and cholesterol levels. Those things will tell you how healthy you are. Weight/BMI aren't really good indicators of anything relating your health. Unfortunately, you can't use lots of exercise to "make up" for an unhealthy diet...it doesn't work like that. Diet is 90% of the game, and of course it's the hardest thing to control
i wiegh myself daily!
glutton for punishment.
btw - you've been missed!
and i am sure during the holidays you bake some kick-ass stuff.....yummm!
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Your signature always reminds me how much I miss hippiemom.
I haven't been baking much - more knitting. However, a couple months ago I think I perfected brownies. Don't use tinfoil inside the pan, use waxed paper, and let the brownies bake about 5-10 minutes longer. Use 2 types of cocoa powder to mix it up a bit. Divine!
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
ahhhh...knitting is far better for the waistline.
however, brownies sound divine!
and me too, VERY soon......brownies are always welcome.
hippiemom...coming up on the one year anniversary already, 12.08. :(
back to weightloss and the holidays though, i truly think it's an EXCELLENT idea to think and plan ahead like that. allow indulgences absolutely, but be prepared, have a plan, and already should do far better than mindlessly munching your way thru the holidays! not the least of whcih would be a very scary start to the new year!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
great idea. I love how folks have been supporting each other in the "stop smoking" thread - and think this could be very helpful to us here! Count me in
I think my first major hurdle is going to be staying away from all the Halloween candy that my kids bring home, and that other folks bring into the office (already happening!) I am not going to say NO completely (cause then I'd just break my word) but I'm going to say only one small piece of halloween candy per day.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
Sweep the Leg Johnny.
thjat is an AWESOME idea.
i used to do that the one/only time i truly decided to 'diet' and it was an enourmous help! of course, i didn't keep up the healthy eating and thus where i am now. lesson definitely learned. what i have been doing as of late is weighing myself daily and nothing down my weight and fluctuations for the week, and then the total thus far. it does help me. i've maintained the same weight for a year. i know what i have to do to change it, so if i get it going....seeing those numbers change for the better is definitely motivating for me. food diaries are well-known for helping with success, whether for weight loss, maintanence, both...or simply a healthy lifestyle.
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow