Anyone else on a diet? - Page 14

SuzeQuze · #**196** 03-16-2006, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hayley

Suze, if you don't want to go to meetings, think about their online program. You get the points information and a computer program or whatever to help track your food. The boards are great, too, for questions and just general support.

I was always a little weirded out going to meetings because I was going by myself, and I was always BY FAR the youngest person in there. The other women were always soccer moms or grannies. My leader was a total lush and they would all look at the two of us like we were crazy for saving our flex points for liquor.

Thanks Hayley. I could use the support.

In other news, my breasts have shrunk. Oh lord why have you cursed me in this way?

bikerchic · #**197** 03-20-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Oh, and I'm getting my period, so I'm allotting about 10 pounds to water weight.

Are you serious? 10 pounds. I always figured about 5 lbs. I guess every woman's different, but what is sort of the norm?

amber · #**198** 03-20-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerchic

Are you serious? 10 pounds. I always figured about 5 lbs. I guess every woman's different, but what is sort of the norm?

She's inspired me to figure in 20 lbs!

seriously, though, like 3-5, maybe.

strandinthewind · #**199** 03-20-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerchic

Are you serious? 10 pounds. I always figured about 5 lbs. I guess every woman's different, but what is sort of the norm?

When people talk about a five pounds weight gain, I always have to wonder if they are maintaining all equals. In other words, If I weighed myself after drinking lots of water, eating lunch, and prior to a bowel movement, I am sure I would be five or more pounds heavier than the last time, if I these factors were not present. In other words, consistency with the variables is a significant thing if you are talking only five pounds.

P.S. - did I just say bowel movement on The Ledge

skcin · #**200** 03-20-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerchic

Are you serious? 10 pounds. I always figured about 5 lbs. I guess every woman's different, but what is sort of the norm?

NO, I'm not serious!!!

But I like to think that could be true.

skcin · #**201** 03-20-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

When people talk about a five pounds weight gain, I always have to wonder if they are maintaining all equals. In other words, If I weighed myself after drinking lots of water, eating lunch, and prior to a bowel movement, I am sure I would be five or more pounds heavier than the last time, if I these factors were not present. In other words, consistency with the variables is a significant thing if you are talking only five pounds.

P.S. - did I just say bowel movement on The Ledge

I know what you mean, but I always weigh myself on the same scale, same time of day, before meals.

One time a former coworker of mine weighed herself before & after she pooped. She lost 3.5 pounds.

SuzeQuze · #**202** 03-20-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I know what you mean, but I always weigh myself on the same scale, same time of day, before meals.

One time a former coworker of mine weighed herself before & after she pooped. She lost 3.5 pounds.

One word - FIBER.

bikerchic · #**203** 03-20-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

One time a former coworker of mine weighed herself before & after she pooped. She lost 3.5 pounds.

**runs to bathroom**

JazmenFlowers · #**204** 03-20-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

One word - FIBER.

this is one thing I need to work on. I really need more fiber in my diet. I've been trying those fiber chewable things and they are ok, but I still wonder if I'm getting enough fiber...

jannieC · #**205** 03-20-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

this is one thing I need to work on. I really need more fiber in my diet. I've been trying those fiber chewable things and they are ok, but I still wonder if I'm getting enough fiber...

Jason, all I can say is, Fuji apples. Get yourself some and chow down.

amber · #**206** 03-20-2006, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jannieC

Jason, all I can say is, Fuji apples. Get yourself some and chow down.

five grams per apple, baybee!!!! Oh, by the way, everyone, even though I've been eating relatively a lot, and not exercising as much the past three weeks - I've lost another 2 pounds....and it's right before my "friend" and still my weight went down...

I can only think it's the coconut oil.

strandinthewind · #**207** 03-20-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

One word - FIBER.

LMAO - self propelled on the way there

Also - raw veggies or, to a lesser extent, steamed veggies, esp. brocoli, will move ya with ease

Of course, you will have few friends who want to be around you

Basically, I eat:

a bowl of Kashi "Go Lean" with a little 1% milk for breakfast

I have a protein shake (ISS Advantage Matrix is the best taking I have found ) at around 10:00

I have a small steak, pulled pork (dry), or a chiken breast with steamed veggies for lunch - or a salad with one of these meats.

Another protein shake at around 4:00

I have a small steak, pulled pork (dry), or a chiken breast with steamed veggies for lunch - or a salad with one of these meats.
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This is a usual day, but I go off of it every now and then, like the other day when I wanted masan (sp.?) chicken at my fav. Thai place. I also hit the popcorn at the movies at least once a week. I mean ya gotta live and a strict diet will not last long for me

I usually head to the gym at around 4:30 or later, where I hit the weights for an hour and then do cardio for an hour or more. But, I skip some days - again, ya gotta live

Also, if you are not a gym person, do some push ups at your house. Start small - say with 10 - and work your way up in reps.; you'll be up to 25 and then 50 in no time. Also, walk around the block - start at a slow pace and increase it and the distance.

Anyway - my $0.02

Red · #**208** 03-20-2006, 09:05 PM

Anyone try those All Bran granola bars. Very very fiber-y and actually pretty tasty.

I've found that since I've moved closer to work and consequently walk most days, I've been in probably the best shape I've ever been in. Not a gym person, never will be. So slip on your Prada Sport and get moving, guys!

GiniLeaE · #**209** 03-20-2006, 09:31 PM

WOW! I am so impressed with all of ya'll...I have just lost 50 lbs myself but I didn't actually do anything to do it. Unfortunately, my friends heard me talk about my "Topamax Diet" for my migraines and it's all the rage now. Especially since it happened in 5 months or so...but once I reach my ideal weight my body will stop, and I will actually have to follow your advice and work on it myself. Being a biologist, I should be better at this diet thing since I know all about the glycolytic pathway and all the secrets of metabolism...BUT I don't practice what I preach to my students in my courses. Who has time for 5 small meals a day? I barely have time for 3!

skcin · #**210** 03-21-2006, 09:31 AM

Just a warning to those increasing the fiber - you also need to increase your fluids, or the fiber could actually cause constipation.

Jason - a lot of "diet" foods are fortified with extra fiber. It's like Weight Watchers thinking - if an item has more fiber, it's fewer points than one without fiber. WW yogurt has fiber in it, so do most "light" breads. Fresh fruits & raw veggies are always best, of course.