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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 10:49:53 AM
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Kristin....good for you for being able to give up sweets!!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2009 : 2:59:10 PM
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Tamara, That is a great idea using a straw. Your right one usually drinks more with a straw. In the summer if it's real hot I'll have a beer with a straw. My DH thought I was nuts, I'm not much of a drinker of beers but in the summer a cold one is great, and I always use a straw in the summer. You can never tell when a thirsty bee comes along.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
273 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2009 : 09:16:41 AM
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The BEST hint I ever got for portion control was to buy ice cream scoops in 1 T, 2 T, 1/4 cup, etc.
Then DO NOT deny yourself anything-just have a tiny bit in little nibbles. 1 T of a fudge brownie in desperate times is better than a 2 x 2 square or heaven forbid a whole pan!
If you indulge in bits once in awhile the pounds still come off.
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 1:02:41 PM
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I have been working out all week! This has been such a productive week for me! I started with one day last week to get started and this week, worked my butt off! I am sore right now, but it feels good.
I start with at least 30 minutes of cardio, sometimes more depending on the time I have. From there I go and do weight training on machines. I do many different leg weights as well as arm weights. I also stretch and do abs on the mat at my gym. It is really great! I already feel different.
I have also been very diligent about drinking a lot of water. I have been eating fresh fruit every day and not gorging myself on the huge portions I used to eat.
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 7:03:44 PM
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Melanie, I am thrilled that you are doing so well and I'm happy to have encouraged you to join W.W.!! Yes, it really does work and is a healthy way to go. You probably recall that I lost 70lbs that way and although I did gain a couple pounds during the winter, I have maintained very well. In fact, I think I am ready for "phase two" and ready to lose another 8-10 just for good measure!
So, maybe I will be checking in here more often to get that next phase off to a good start!!! Your diet buddy.....Cindy |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Apr 11 2009 : 3:08:50 PM
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thanks Chelsey and Cindy for getting this thread going again!!!
Oliver and I walked yesterday for almost 1 1/2 hours. I sure thought about what I ate all day after that as I didn't want all that walking to be for nothing.
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2009 : 11:31:52 AM
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no walking today it's snowing so hard...visibility is the pits!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2009 : 07:36:20 AM
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Melanie, I'm so glad that you are getting out and walking when you can. It won't be long and the weather will make it much easier to get out. Do remember when it comes down to it, 80% of losing weight is about what we eat and not the exercise. I know for me, if I work out for and hour or two I sometimes think "I can eat that, I worked hard today!" Well, exercise is really important but it still comes down to what we put in our mouths!
How is Oliver??? I bet he likes his walks too! |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 04:06:24 AM
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Oliver is great! SOOOOOOOOOOOO cute! He isn't keeping his glasses on though :( he is such a little monkey!
I weighed in at W.W yesterday and I was down 2 lbs!! YIPPEE
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2009 : 07:55:20 AM
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Two pounds in one week? Purfect, just what you want to lose! You MUST be watching what you are doing! Happy for you, keep up the good work!
Also happy that Oliver is doing great, I KNEW he was cute Mom!!! Do you think he will get used to his glasses or will that always be a problem? |
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kpaints
True Blue Farmgirl
1564 Posts
karen
cheney
wa
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Posted - Apr 18 2009 : 07:30:08 AM
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I need a little encouragement so I will join up too. I started a diet on March 23. My goal is to lose 35 # by Sept (for a trip to Africa). So with that incentive I had better get going as that means I must lose 7 # a month to make my goal. It is week 5 and I had lost 7 # but gained 2# today. I weight in every monday so I still have a chance to get caught up. My goal has been 1-2 # a week. My pollen allergies got real severe late last week so I have not been able to exercise. I will get back on the rebounder today as I am a ton better. I did not follow my diet yesterday (a bit of stress) so that is my goal today. The sun is out and that is exciting, so I will work in the yard, good exercise.
Find your joy and live it. http://cheneybaglady.blogspot.com/http://www.kpaints.etsy.com http://www.thevintagebaglady.etsy.com FG #377 |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Apr 18 2009 : 1:45:19 PM
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Welcome Karen....it sure is hard to exercise when alleregy season hits!!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2009 : 03:39:04 AM
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it is great to have a walking buddy...more motivation that way! good for you Alee:)
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
farmgal #150 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2009 : 05:32:00 AM
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blisters...YIKES!! you two must have really gone for a hike!
I have been walking quite a bit this week and it looks like the scale hasn't moved at all. I will be so disappointed if I don't have a loss this week:(
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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