the 2011 mid-year diet resolution thread

soooo...one week into no alcohol, hard workouts 3x a week and eating healthy and.....i'm up a half pound. :? hmmmmmm. hahaha. i am sure it's just where i am in my cycle, whatever. bit bummed not to see any progress on the scall BUT, i know i am doing my body good, so it's ok. i am going to try and watch the food intake a bit more carefully this week, and hopefully with the momentum of being in my 2nd week, hopefully i'll start to see the scale and the tape measure move down even just a wee bit.

happy to read how well most of you are doing!


cbg - sounds like you are doing fabulously!
i'd love to read about your routine and how you altered your diet.
every little bit of information is a help for us all.

while i'd have liked to see the scale move, i am really not too concerned. i know this is the right way, so i am pleased. and yes lizard, i truly do believe it's b/c i am building muscle and sure, that time of the month just ending. i can honestly say i have never worked out so hard in my life, and i have in the past joined a gym, took classes, etc. this bootcamp really is the shit. :P i am hoping to be able to keep it up after my 6 weeks are up.

overall i eat pretty damn healthy, tho the occasional dip into mr dream's potato chip bag :x some chips and salsa, whatever. i DO try and keep myself to A portion - yes, literally count out the chips....but i also believe all the salt in that shit does me no good. i am pretty good with the sugar - just what might lurk in my food, like cereal and the like. i used to have an ice cream fetish as well, but pretty much broke that, and cookies/cakes...while i can occasionally enjoy, were never a 'big' thing for me, so not too bad. i do allow myself a square of ghirardelli 72% dark chocolate a couple times a week - but that is actually healthy to do. i think i've been eating too much cheese lately. so i think that's where i need to cut back.

i've kept a food diary for the past 1.5 years, and it's helpful to me to look back and see what i was eating when i was losing weight. january thru may last year, lost 25 pounds, minimal exercise, and still drinking wine (one glass a month?! never! i am hoping to keep it to one bottle a weekend ...tho right now, trying for the 6 weeks sans alcohol). my diet wasnt too different, tho more fruit intake, less cheese and a bit more fish and actually more sandwiches - funny how different our bodies can be. hubby is not loving salmon anymore, i don't care for tuna, so shrimp really is it. we do eat a lot of chicken, and yes, i do have beef burgers during the summer, the occasional hot dog, etc. to me, if i can't live/sustain, it ain't gonna work. outside of deli meats/hot dogs on occasion, and sure, cereal...i really don't eat many processed foods, so not much to change there.

i'd love to read a sample daily menu cbg if you care to share.
i know you work out at home, DVDs and such....would love to know some of your fave titles - while i plan on keeping up the bootcamp as long as possible, good to have a list of things that down the line i may want to turn to, b/c i see now, i never pushed myself physically as much as i should.


xman, i get that mens/womens health daily email too...the eat this, not that...i like it.

comebackgirl wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

soooo...one week into no alcohol, hard workouts 3x a week and eating healthy and.....i'm up a half pound. :? hmmmmmm. hahaha. i am sure it's just where i am in my cycle, whatever. bit bummed not to see any progress on the scall BUT, i know i am doing my body good, so it's ok. i am going to try and watch the food intake a bit more carefully this week, and hopefully with the momentum of being in my 2nd week, hopefully i'll start to see the scale and the tape measure move down even just a wee bit.

happy to read how well most of you are doing!


cbg - sounds like you are doing fabulously!
i'd love to read about your routine and how you altered your diet.
every little bit of information is a help for us all.

Sounds like you're doing great! The scale is not always your friend when it comes to losing weight. It's frustrating to work hard and not see a change in the right direction, but so much can account for that. It doesn't sound like it's an accurate reflection of everything you've been doing.

I think I'm a handful of vanity pounds away from my goal. Soooo close, but not there yet. I work out 5-6 days per week (this part I've been doing for years, it's the nutrition part I've struggled with!) Usually 3 days of cardio/strength intervals and 2-3 days of straight up cardio. I started throwing some barre classes in there too. As for diet, I've cut out all sugar and processed foods. I pretty much eat lean protein (chicken, fish, turkey, egg whites), all the veggies I want, limited amounts of fruit, greek yogurt, some nuts, lots and lots of water, and green tea. I'll have an occasional glass of wine (once a month or so). I was eating way to many processed foods and carbs (lean cuisines, sandwiches, etc) because of my schedule and had a wicked sweet tooth. Eliminating sugar was easier than I thought... after the first 3 days passed anyway :? This way of eating takes a bit more work and planning on my part. I miss throwing a lean cuisine in my bag and calling it a day. It's still hard to find time to eat a proper meal during the work week, but I'm managing. I wasn't really sure if I was going to be able to lose weight because I was eating low-calorie to begin with, but it seems like cutting out the sugar and processed foods was key for me.

Sounds good....thanks for sharing!
What's a kefir smoothie?I've heard of kefir, but really don't know what it is. Is it pre made or make yourself? Merely curious. As to the grilled salmon, iyou make in advance and then reheat, or eat cold? Again, just pure curiosity. When I worked I basically alternated salad days and sandwich days, with healthy snacks/accompaniments such as fresh berries and nuts. As i said, i do keep a food jounral, but i think I need to tweak my food intake some. I am going to make note of the DVDs for future reference. Or probably just ask you again if I ever decide to buy....

And HE'LL YEAH I know it's making a difference, I've never been SO aware of my muscles, and sure, the ache! tho this week better than last, so I know I am already doing better. I am also writing down what we do each class, in case I can't keep it up and want to tryi and replicate somewhat at home. I think the toughest part of that is the timing, because he does short and long burst intervals, so hard to keep time on your own...and sure, being willing to push yourself that hard, on your own, I well, not so easy....haha.

comebackgirl wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

while i'd have liked to see the scale move, i am really not too concerned. i know this is the right way, so i am pleased. and yes lizard, i truly do believe it's b/c i am building muscle and sure, that time of the month just ending. i can honestly say i have never worked out so hard in my life, and i have in the past joined a gym, took classes, etc. this bootcamp really is the shit. :P i am hoping to be able to keep it up after my 6 weeks are up.

overall i eat pretty damn healthy, tho the occasional dip into mr dream's potato chip bag :x some chips and salsa, whatever. i DO try and keep myself to A portion - yes, literally count out the chips....but i also believe all the salt in that shit does me no good. i am pretty good with the sugar - just what might lurk in my food, like cereal and the like. i used to have an ice cream fetish as well, but pretty much broke that, and cookies/cakes...while i can occasionally enjoy, were never a 'big' thing for me, so not too bad. i do allow myself a square of ghirardelli 72% dark chocolate a couple times a week - but that is actually healthy to do. i think i've been eating too much cheese lately. so i think that's where i need to cut back.

i've kept a food diary for the past 1.5 years, and it's helpful to me to look back and see what i was eating when i was losing weight. january thru may last year, lost 25 pounds, minimal exercise, and still drinking wine (one glass a month?! never! i am hoping to keep it to one bottle a weekend ...tho right now, trying for the 6 weeks sans alcohol). my diet wasnt too different, tho more fruit intake, less cheese and a bit more fish and actually more sandwiches - funny how different our bodies can be. hubby is not loving salmon anymore, i don't care for tuna, so shrimp really is it. we do eat a lot of chicken, and yes, i do have beef burgers during the summer, the occasional hot dog, etc. to me, if i can't live/sustain, it ain't gonna work. outside of deli meats/hot dogs on occasion, and sure, cereal...i really don't eat many processed foods, so not much to change there.

i'd love to read a sample daily menu cbg if you care to share.
i know you work out at home, DVDs and such....would love to know some of your fave titles - while i plan on keeping up the bootcamp as long as possible, good to have a list of things that down the line i may want to turn to, b/c i see now, i never pushed myself physically as much as i should.

The bootcamp sounds awesome! Your body is definitely getting in shape whether the scale is moving right now or not. I bet you're already seeing the changes.

I agree - you really have to do what works for your body. You see how it responds and then you know if it's working. As far as a menu, here's what I had/will have today:
Breakfast: Egg white omelet with spinach and mushrooms
Snack: Kefir smoothie with blueberries and strawberries
Lunch: Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, grilled salmon and balsamic vinegar
Snack: baby carrots and cherry tomatoes
Dinner: Balsamic chicken with mushrooms and onions
Dessert: Greek yogurt

I love the Jillian Michaels videos - 30 day shred, Banish fat Boost Metabolism, No more Trouble Zones and Ripped in 30. I also like Michelle Dozois Peak 10 videos and Breathless Body by Amy Dixon . I like the Cardio Barre and Booty Barre workouts too. Sometimes I'll use the gym at work (when students aren't on campus ) and use the treadmill and use the free weights. Go to http://www.collagevideo.com - you can see clips, read reviews and sort them by workout type and fitness level.