Hello any one else over 40 here?
#51
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Happy Tuesday
Ok its been 2 weeks of eating right and working out w/ cardio and the scale is down 4 lbs...woo ooo 140..now for the 130's. goal is 115-120.
I am tracking my foods and still barely making 1200 cals most days. thats why I like the Eat Clean lifestyle i eat 4-5 times a day am rarely hungry but because its all unprocessed and healthy it has lower cals. after I workout I always have a protein shake make with 2% milk and PP. ( i just cant do ff milk)
welcome to all the new ladies, glad your joining us.
I am tracking my foods and still barely making 1200 cals most days. thats why I like the Eat Clean lifestyle i eat 4-5 times a day am rarely hungry but because its all unprocessed and healthy it has lower cals. after I workout I always have a protein shake make with 2% milk and PP. ( i just cant do ff milk)
welcome to all the new ladies, glad your joining us.
#52
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 78
So, went to the Doctor this am about the Tinnitus. She refered me to an E.N.T. Doc. Whatever happened to having one Doctor that could take care of most things. Have to be refered for everything now! Very frustrating.
Celisa, I agree, the key for me is also eating clean. Nothing processed anymore. The good thing is after a while you don't even miss it.
The golden arches at McDonalds used to have a magnetic pull I could not resist but after a couple of months without it I don't even notice or want it now. Good way to save money too!!!
Great day to everyone!!
Celisa, I agree, the key for me is also eating clean. Nothing processed anymore. The good thing is after a while you don't even miss it.
The golden arches at McDonalds used to have a magnetic pull I could not resist but after a couple of months without it I don't even notice or want it now. Good way to save money too!!!
Great day to everyone!!
#53
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 78
Yes Canary, I seriously mean no processed! No chips, popcorn, meals in a box, Pre prepared anything. Even the so-called natural and diet meals out there. The only thing I make an exception on is after my workout in the morning, I have an EAS Advantage low carb shake. Lots of protien and low in carbs. Also good potassium.
I only eat meat, vegetables, salad greens, cheeses, a little fruit (I just don't like it much),
LOT"S of water all day. I love diet coke but I only allow one a day. I know that technically there's "nothing" in it but I think the chemicals (goes with processed) can't be good either.
I also speed walk 4 miles a day at least 5 days a week. For me that combination of mindful eating and daily exercise is the only thing that exposed my waistline again.
Unfortunately, the 10 pounds you've lost is probably mostly water and fluid. But it's still a great start. Now add in some exercise and really be mindful of your eating and after a few weeks you will start to see a difference. It's a slow process but if you make it a lifestyle change you'll feel and look better and better.
I also make sure and have a cheat meal about every 2 weeks. not a cheat day but a cheat meal. Something I really love and savor every bite. I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant last night and was momentarily in heaven!!! But today is a new day and back to my clean habits.
Best of luck to you and everyone. I'll let you know about the tinnitus thing!
I only eat meat, vegetables, salad greens, cheeses, a little fruit (I just don't like it much),
LOT"S of water all day. I love diet coke but I only allow one a day. I know that technically there's "nothing" in it but I think the chemicals (goes with processed) can't be good either.
I also speed walk 4 miles a day at least 5 days a week. For me that combination of mindful eating and daily exercise is the only thing that exposed my waistline again.
Unfortunately, the 10 pounds you've lost is probably mostly water and fluid. But it's still a great start. Now add in some exercise and really be mindful of your eating and after a few weeks you will start to see a difference. It's a slow process but if you make it a lifestyle change you'll feel and look better and better.
I also make sure and have a cheat meal about every 2 weeks. not a cheat day but a cheat meal. Something I really love and savor every bite. I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant last night and was momentarily in heaven!!! But today is a new day and back to my clean habits.
Best of luck to you and everyone. I'll let you know about the tinnitus thing!
#54
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 78
The only reason I'm so diciplined now is because I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired!!! I had no energy, I ate when I was bored or depressed which was most of the time, and the more weight I put on, the more depressed I became and so the cycle continues!! I knew it had to be a life change and not just an eating change.
Don't get me wrong, this is not easy. I have a very addictive personality so I have to be very diligent otherwise one small scoop of ice cream becomes the whole 1/2 gallon, 1 glass of wine becomes the whole bottle.....etc.
Do I fall off the wagon? You bet!! I just get back on it as soon as I can.
Yes, my ears are driving me nuts! Constant popping in and out and buzzing that comes and goes. And of course, the ENT doc has no openings for several weeks! Never had the chance to see The Who, but I was a lead singer for 30 years so I'm sure thats where it comes from! Ah well, it kept the rent paid!
Good luck with whatever exercise you're able to do. Something is better than Nothing!!!
Don't get me wrong, this is not easy. I have a very addictive personality so I have to be very diligent otherwise one small scoop of ice cream becomes the whole 1/2 gallon, 1 glass of wine becomes the whole bottle.....etc.
Do I fall off the wagon? You bet!! I just get back on it as soon as I can.
Yes, my ears are driving me nuts! Constant popping in and out and buzzing that comes and goes. And of course, the ENT doc has no openings for several weeks! Never had the chance to see The Who, but I was a lead singer for 30 years so I'm sure thats where it comes from! Ah well, it kept the rent paid!
Good luck with whatever exercise you're able to do. Something is better than Nothing!!!
#55
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So, went to the Doctor this am about the Tinnitus. She refered me to an E.N.T. Doc. Whatever happened to having one Doctor that could take care of most things. Have to be refered for everything now! Very frustrating.
There are certain processed foods that my family insists on having in the house, like whole wheat pretzels, plain corn chips, chocolate, white sugar, deli meat and bread. I supposed in a perfect "no processed food" home the bread would all be homemade, but that only happens around here when it's cooler. Right now with the temp at like 90+ there is no way I'm going to turn the oven on for 2 hours. I also do a lot of canning, which I guess technically is processed, but I know exactly what's in those cans, so I don't really count it.
I also try very hard to stay away from frozen foods or food in boxes or tin cans. I've found that the more packaging a food product has on it, the more processing it's been through.
#56
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 78
So, I bought an individual frozen pizza. I couldn't help myself. I'm hoping that the act of buying it was enough and I won't have to cook it and eat it.
Oh well, 3 months ago I would have bought a whole pizza and eaten it plus everything else that wasn't nailed down!!
Gotta love those silver linings!!
Oh well, 3 months ago I would have bought a whole pizza and eaten it plus everything else that wasn't nailed down!!
Gotta love those silver linings!!
#60
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: The Adirondacks
Posts: 199
So my fellow 40+-somethings, I have a question. My hubby is on board with my healthier living goals and has been eating better with me & trying to exercise more. It's really wonderful to have his support and I feel confident we'll both achieve our goals as a result.
However, he disagrees with me about my longterm objectives. I'm 5' 3'' and hope to reach 140 lbs. by the end of 2011. He thinks that's too skinny and tells me I shouldn't focus on a goal weight, but rather looking & feeling good.
Honestly, I wouldn't mind eventually getting to 125 lbs., but I didn't want to set that as my goal because I knew he'd not be happy about it.
So... is there a compromise to be made? Or should the goal be about what I want exclusively?
He just likes a girl with meat on her bones. I'd love some thoughts and opinions. Have you faced anything like this with your significant other or family members?
However, he disagrees with me about my longterm objectives. I'm 5' 3'' and hope to reach 140 lbs. by the end of 2011. He thinks that's too skinny and tells me I shouldn't focus on a goal weight, but rather looking & feeling good.
Honestly, I wouldn't mind eventually getting to 125 lbs., but I didn't want to set that as my goal because I knew he'd not be happy about it.
So... is there a compromise to be made? Or should the goal be about what I want exclusively?
He just likes a girl with meat on her bones. I'd love some thoughts and opinions. Have you faced anything like this with your significant other or family members?
Last edited by smooshmcsmeesh; 08-06-2010 at 12:50 PM.