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Here's to Your Health:  exercise, eating right and weight loss  |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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 Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 05:24:16 AM
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I am trying. My horrible habits are drinking Diet Coke and I don't eat fruit. I just don't like fruit. Yes, I have tried it all, tried making smoothies, tried juicing, have tried just about every kind of preparation, I just don't like it. I met with a nutritionist yesterday. I just need a person to be held accountable to. When I was in the military it was easier. Now, it's a little rough.
Sounds like you are doing great though Kristina! Keep up the great work!
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
www.militaryfarmgirl.blogspot.com
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 06:46:56 AM
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I actually joined a gym in May. I meet up with 3 other women and a trainer 4 days a week for an hour. Oh my goodness, I thought I was going to die the first week, but now, even though I'm still 50 pounds overweight, I feel strong and healthy. I've dropped 25 pounds so far. Slow and steady!
My husband is so sweet though. I told him, I'm having a mid-life crisis and this is a healthy way to work through it. 
I'd love to encourage when needed and have a place for encouragement myself. I don't know a whole bunch about getting healthy as I'm learning myself after almost 40 years, but I'd be willing to share what I've been learning.
On the breakfast front...since we homeschool, we are able to sit down and enjoy breakfast with each other almost every day. However, there are crazy mornings and I start the oats in the crockpot over night, or have a few breakfast quick things in the freezer. Would that help?
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 10:20:20 AM
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What an awesome start, Wendy. That is a huge encouragement.
I'm with Kristina--I just don't like breakfast. I will certainly eat it if someone else fixes it. But I don't want to think about food in the morning.
I also drink LOTS of diet Pepsi. And I am not keen on fruit nor do I eat many vegetables. When I buy them they usually go bad before I use them. So why buy them if they will only rot? I'm trying to include more vegetables at dinner instead of just quick mashed potatoes.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 6:51:31 PM
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Oh my, I could lose about 60 lbs.! I know it is a combination of what I eat (and don't) as well as lack of exercise. Not to mention not having any much encouragement as well as not knowing where to start. DD and I were walking this summer but part of the side road near us that we walked on was tore out making it much harder to access the country side road we used for our walks.
I could give up pop in a heart beat. I don't drink or smoke but I am a sucker for chocolate. I guess for me it's feeling overwhelmed by not knowing where to start and not having a plan rather than keeping up with it. I'm tired of feeling tired. KWIM? And I'm closing in on 50......
Keep up the good work Kristina - you're an inspiration for us others! And yes, it'd be nice if we all encouraged one another. I'm not one for New Year's resolutions, but this may be as close as I get!
Farmgirl Sister #2984
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
http://farmchicatheart.blogspot.com/
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 06:25:02 AM
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I am definately trying to get a few pounds off but this time starting with a healthier me instead of just thinner. Today will be my nineteenth day in a row eating five fruits and veggies a day. I don't hate them just don't think of them. It is getting easier evryday to get to five. Just started back up on my yoga yesterday and boy was that harder than expected. I have 15 to 20 pounds to lose and a lot of clothes really miss that are only about five pounds away.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 09:15:21 AM
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One thing that has really helped me has been to keep track of every little thing I eat and drink. Oh my goodness, I had no idea how much I actually did eat! I use my fitness pal on my phone and everything gets logged in. A friend and I can see each other's accounts on there and it has helped to keep us accountable.
I've been trying to change just one thing at a time rather than a total life makeover. It started with the gym 4 days a week. Then working on enough sleep. Then adding on the water intake. Then tracking the food.
I was the biggest obstacle to getting started though. I didn't want to seem selfish about taking the time for me, but now I can see that I need that time. I want to be healthy and to do that, it takes time.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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carolj
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Carol
Waynesboro
Georgia
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 1:40:57 PM
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| I need accountability. May I join you chicks? My begin date is December 28. I intend to work on the physical fitness badge. Should I post my weekly goals and let you cheer me or jeer me? I do believe in strength in the Lord and numbers. |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 6:51:09 PM
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I've lost 20+ pounds since Sept. I am using slim life drinks. They were recommended by my doctor. They make you feel full. But I also am making big changes in food choices, exercise, and lifestyle.
It is a vegan powder that you mix with water or juice and drink 10 minutes before a meal. It is recommended for people with lots of weight to lose.
www.mrsrooster.blogspot.com
www.morganicinstitute.blogspot.com
Farmgirl #1259
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 05:13:57 AM
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Hey girls,
Can I join, too? I am not trying to lose weight, but I have to stay on a fitness program and I always lose my way during the holidays and it is so tough to be excited about getting back to pilates, etc. in January!! I sure can understand how Kristina feels . . . when something important like a family member's health comes up, everything gets shoved aside. Getting back to it is another thing.
And Wendy, how do you prepare steel cut oats in the crock pot? You may be my new hero!!
marianne
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 05:35:46 AM
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joining in too gals. I need to really behave during the holidays or my weight will keep going up----just recently had a health scare and put on 10 big ones in 2 months---the heaviest I have been....very depressed over it.
Last night I thought to buy marshmellows-----eat those instead of the really high cal desserts that I am making for Christmas....I like the marshmellows stale.....wierd but it will work for me.And stack up on ww. apple spice cake yogurt...yum
Going to hang a picture of a 250 and a 120 pound women.......shows all the fat on the 250 pound. Go to pininterest.com and you will see.NOT for the faint hearted.
ttyl.......got to get ready for my daily walk
Beverly Gill
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 05:47:59 AM
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I have now made 22 days eating 5 fr hits or veggies. I almost don't have to think about it anymore! Although I am not actually losing weight I do feel pretty good. Not really working out much yet but hoping to add that in to the plan soon. I got out of habit working out sometime around two years ago when my kids got big enough to act up while I was five minutes into my elliptical workout. Then I would have to jump off to fix whatever crisis they were having. After ten or so times I just quit getting started. My oldest daughter, now four says I should try again. Guess I better get started.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 05:55:08 AM
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I am going to try making myself dal every day......dal is lentils....see if that helps my weight gain over the holidays...making it worse for me.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 1:31:37 PM
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Oh my, Beverly! I went to the website and looked at the pic. Ew! But wow, it was interesting to see what looks like the displacement of the various organs in the body in the larger woman......and the enlarged heart. I don't think I'll ever be close to the thinner woman, but it does make me wonder what my old bod would look like in one of these scans.
As for the site - I'd heard about it but never checked it out. Geesh, on the opening page alone I must've found half a dozen really nifty ideas! And, okay, some really yummy looking recipes. :(
Farmgirl Sister #2984
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
http://farmchicatheart.blogspot.com/
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 5:23:55 PM
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yes Karen, that picture is going to encourage me BIG time-------no more big time snacking....my down fall is reeses peanut butter cups.
Going right now to bring up all my motivational magazies.....just never never thought I would weigh this much......going to follow Biggest Loser in January----no more excuses.
Beverly
There's no place like home |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 05:09:06 AM
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Emily,
Great job in making a very healthy change in eating habits. Do you feel fuller incorporating so many veggies and fruit servings into your diet?
Here is to Day #23!!! Congratulations
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2011 : 10:55:08 AM
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I'm down 10 pounds today. When I don't feel like making an egg/spinach or adding other veggies to eggs (for breakfast) I have a bottle of low-sodium V-8 juice to add more vegetables. I just don't have resources to buy a juicer to make it myself right now, but it helps me get more veggies. Since I am still suffering from ear problems I have increased my vitamin C from natural sources and added fresh squeezed lemon juice to my water. I am still drinking an 8 oz. glass of filtered water with raw honey and ACV with the Mother.
I hope to get a walk in later today. I had to get a few groceries this morning for my daughter's (9 yo) birthday party, so my exercise got delayed.
I took at look at pinterest but could not find the picture you have talked about, but I googled it. Makes me want to exercise and watch what I eat even more.
Farmgirl #800
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 03:10:05 AM
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Kristina,
A ten pound loss at this time of year is a great accomplishment. I am so happy for you. You must feel terrific.
Congratulations
Marianne |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 06:42:48 AM
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I need to join in too - I switched jobs this year from one where I was on my feet all day to one where I mostly sit at a desk or in my car. I didn't realize how much exercise I got just working retail - I have only gained 5 pounds or so but I have lost a lot of muscle tone, and I had already wanted to lost about 15 pounds. So now I have aches and pains where I shouldn't and I have a great wardrobe that I can't wear. Plus since I'm 42 it's really time to think about this.....When I worked my last job as the manager of the bakery/cheese department at an organic/gourmet food store I could count on losing 5-10 pounds every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas just because I was literally running my butt off all the time - suffice it to say that that is not the case this year. So anyway - I'm in, I think we are going to join the Y so I can attend some classes - Zumba, Pilates, and Yoga.....
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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missusprim
True Blue Farmgirl
400 Posts
Karen
Fostoria
Ohio
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - Dec 26 2011 : 5:31:13 PM
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I'm back to drinking my 64 oz. of water every day and staying away from pop. My poor bladder!
Next nice day off I have I'm going to rearrange the barn so I can set up my Gazelle. I wont have any excuse if the weather is bad and I need to exercise.
A few women I work with are talking of starting up a group for us to keep track of weight loss.
It's a start!
Farmgirl Sister #2984
"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." George Eliot
http://farmchicatheart.blogspot.com/
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