https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:54:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366922 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:17:48 +0000 Mellllls 366922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I would like to lose weight, (I was about 10 lbs lighter this time last year) I think I am at my happy weight. Im on the higher side at the moment but it's that time of the month. Just trying to stay calm, I do better when I'm calm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366883 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:50:25 +0000 Mo 366883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tara, this may or may not interest you <a href="http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm</a> It's the glycemic load of many foods, which is quite different than just the glycemic index if you read it a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366879 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:47:20 +0000 MsMary 366879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's frustrating, Tara! At our age we have so few calories to work with if we want to maintain a reasonably low body weight!! I'm rooting for you!</p> <p>My go-to breakfast is a protein shake: <a href="http://www.premiernutrition.com/protein-shake.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.premiernutrition.com/protein-shake.html</a>. I get 'em by the case at Costco and it's 30 grams of protein and only 160 calories, and it keeps me going all morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366878 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:44:39 +0000 chewyspaghetti 366878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tara- good luck to you!<br /> I think summer is actually the best time to cut out grains because there is so much nice fruit available. My go-to breakfast is an apple or a banana with almond butter (I don't eat peanut butter because it's actually a legume). I also like some fruit or berries mixed with a couple of spoonfuls of Greek style yogurt and a drizzle of honey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366861 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:24:42 +0000 tarzy 366861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Mo - that sounds delicious and doable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366851 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:10:36 +0000 Mo 366851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not no carb but low enough I guess - I have an egg in the center of 50 cal whole wheat bread each morning. I toast the center and spread natural peanut butter on it (for a bit more protein than just butter would give me for the same fat). 2 cups of coffee with 1% milk. I have been eating this 99% of the time for over 6 years and have been pretty successful at maintaining. It's relatively quick, too. HTH </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366847 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:02:56 +0000 tarzy 366847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo - any suggestions for breakfast? I usually eat cereal, but now thinking about the "no grains/carbs" thing, I realize that may not be the way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366827 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:24:27 +0000 anne 366827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Khris!<br /> I am at not at all happy with how I am going. I hit the scales this morning at 57.8 kg (rush to calculate) ie 127.4 pounds. This is more than I have ever been apart from with pregnancies. I know that this is not overweight for my height (163cm/5"4) but I feel like I am just losing control over what I am eating and am starting to contemplate whether I should go to WW or a dietician or someone!!!</p> <p>On the upside I went to Step and Pump yesterday aned have started running again to get ready for a 10k at the end of July. Only doing about 15mins atm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366824 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:13:33 +0000 Mo 366824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just try and think of all the good stuff you can have instead of what you can't. It sounds silly but it kinda works. A great crisp summer salad with fresh berries and grilled meat atop it sounds a whole lot more pleasing than a hamburger on a nutritionally empty bun from a drive thru, right? Mind games - whatever works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366816 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:01:47 +0000 tarzy 366816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I've had to completely change my game plan!</p> <p>I sat down and took a good, long look at everything, and I had to admit that what I was doing was not working, and I have been somewhat in denial. I concluded I need to go on a real diet - counting calories. </p> <p>I did my BMR calculation and for my age and height, I need very few calories for my desired weight. I've been eating far too much for far too long!</p> <p>I was very depressed for an entire day, but I've wrapped my head around it now and I'm looking at it as a way of taking control, rather than something that's being done TO me. </p> <p>So, the official diet has begun - counting calories, writing down what I eat, making sure portion size is correct. </p> <p>But now, after reading Khris' post, I'm worried! I know in the past cutting out bread/carbs really worked. I have a feeling I will have to do a lot of that. I'm just starting to think about what I can actually eat to stay within my daily calorie goals.</p> <p>But - I'm feeling pleased that I've taken this step. Please - wish me luck! I'm going to need it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366786 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:02:11 +0000 MsMaven 366786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ack! Mary I didn't even think of that. Now I know, I'll pay attention to kids' menus at other places. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366671 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:48:20 +0000 chewyspaghetti 366671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The frustrating thing is that calorie counting no longer does it for me. I've done that for years and tracked every thing I eat. But if I am eating grains, I am putting weight back on. I have to eat fairly true to the Paleo Diet (no sugar, grains, beans/legumes or dairy) to loose any weight anymore. It doesn't matter how much I eat, either. I can eat a ton of lean meat/fruit/veggies and not have an issue, and I even allow myself minimal amounts of sugar and some corn and cheese. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366602 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:26:21 +0000 MsMary 366602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MsMaven, when I go to CPK I order off the children's menu. They don't mind at all and the kids' grilled chicken breast with broccoli is less than 300 calories! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366601 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:25:01 +0000 MsMaven 366601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Mary--that is a tough way to do it. Hope you are all better now. </p> <p>Several events last week sabotaged my post-trip efforts to get back to where I was. I'm not sure if this is state-wide or locally, but there is a requirement now for restaurants to post calories on menus. This is like a glass of cold water tossed in your face when you see what a favorite dish has. DH and I went shopping to get some new clothes for him on Saturday and stopped for lunch at California Pizza Kitchen. Yikes, lunch was 1200 calories for a sandwich and a small bowl of soup that I tried to get DH to help with. I need stamina for shopping though. </p> <p>And every extra calorie goes to my middle. It wouldn't be so bad if it were spread out over my entire body, but that isn't the case. So, with that learning experience, I know what I have to do. It's finally warm and I have new skirts to wear, but I need to be able to zip them up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366597 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:23:11 +0000 MsMary 366597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Khris! Way to go!!!</p> <p>And I think you're right, monitoring food intake is the only thing that's ever worked for me long-term. I've been doing it faithfully for 15 months now and I don't plan to ever stop. (I do it with my money, too. Compulsive much?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366591 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:16:47 +0000 Mo 366591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted with Khris yesterday too. I had an off weekend but did well most of the week. Basically, this is my pattern. So now that I have recognized it, time to do something about it! Perhaps I need to start off Sundays with a jog around the neighborhood or 30 minutes on the exercise bike. I'm hanging steady at just under my goal/limit weight. </p> <p>Khris, congrats again, and Mary, I had that over my birthday and it's no fun way to lose a pound or two! Hope you feel better and are back into routine soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366586 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:11:22 +0000 chewyspaghetti 366586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I hope you are feeling better soon, Mary!<br /> I posted yesterday, but I'll brag again :)<br /> I have been doing a good job with food, and I lost 4 last week (and another last night!).<br /> It sucks to have to monitor my food so much, but it obviously works for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366583 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:08:01 +0000 MsMary 366583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Didn't have the best food week last week, but I found the secret to getting the scale to go back below 120 anyway: I got a rousing bout of food poisoning Sunday night and thought I was going to die!! Argh! Had to take my first sick day in six years on the job yesterday!</p> <p>The bad news is I missed my trainer workout and tap class yesterday and am also going to rest up and skip boot camp class this evening. I haven't eaten in 36 hours and a full-on exercise class doesn't seem like the best idea under the circumstances.</p> <p>On a going-forward basis, though, I feel all cleansed and ready to take this empty-stomach, food-averse energy and clean up my diet act. Exercise plans for the rest of the week include a trainer session, two tap classes and two boot camps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-614#post-366580 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:02:34 +0000 medusa 366580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all you challengers. How did things go this week?</p> <p>Things were pretty good for me, back from the latest round of travel so I was back on track with exercise and food. Feeling a bit tired though, it was a bit tricky to be motivated. </p>