MENA diet/exercise thread

[amal 4]

good girl, keep up the good work

[Jenn! 918]

Thanks amal! When my coworker order a slice of chocolate peanutbutter cookie dough cheesecake I just thought about much he's going to regret it.

[amal 4]

Thanks amal! When my coworker order a slice of chocolate peanutbutter cookie dough cheesecake I just thought about much he's going to regret it.

I had a nice sized slice of cheesecake BUT it had fruits on it, therefore it was healthy!

[amal 4]

just ate anothe rslice of cheesecake that was twice the size of the first one ..but it had twice the fruits as well...so I say the fruits cancelled out the badness of the cheesecake...right

[Nasturtium 500]

I got the pear and endive salad and it was excellent! Allegedly it has no more than 590 calories (they have some "weight management" choices on the menu.)

I really did want a piece of cheesecake, but I resisted. Go me!

Congrats!

Have you seen the news piece they did (cannot remember which national news it was) on resturant salads? Don't worry, it's not a blacklight thing it was about teh calories. They were showing that the average, not the weight control ones where they list calories, were over 1000 calories with all that dressing, etc.

[Jenn! 918]

I got the pear and endive salad and it was excellent! Allegedly it has no more than 590 calories (they have some "weight management" choices on the menu.)

I really did want a piece of cheesecake, but I resisted. Go me!

Congrats!

Have you seen the news piece they did (cannot remember which national news it was) on resturant salads? Don't worry, it's not a blacklight thing it was about teh calories. They were showing that the average, not the weight control ones where they list calories, were over 1000 calories with all that dressing, etc.

I never saw that particular story, but I do know about restaurant salads. Very deceiving. You're usually ok if you stick with oil & vinegar. But that doesn't taste too good on a caesar salad!

[Nasturtium 500]

I never saw that particular story, but I do know about restaurant salads. Very deceiving. You're usually ok if you stick with oil & vinegar. But that doesn't taste too good on a caesar salad!

I actually don't like any dressing, so i'm ok! I also don't eat pork, so that bacon stuff doesn't phase me, and I don't get meat at all actually.. so... and then I am wary of cheese. Suffice it to say, I have never ordered a resturant salad unless I can build it myself. I get mesclun, tomatoes, and then if they have it... feta. sometimes I'll get alfalpha sprouts on the side. Sometimes I'll add spinach. I am really a plain eater.

Also, do not like cheesecake. Probably better that way!

[Alhamdulillah 0]

I'm on a semi-liquid diet. Trying to cut out my snacking and replace at least one (or two) meals a day with a diet shake and lots of water! If this heat keeps up I'm gonna melt anyway and won't need to diet!!!!

[Nasturtium 500]

I'm on a semi-liquid diet. Trying to cut out my snacking and replace at least one (or two) meals a day with a diet shake and lots of water! If this heat keeps up I'm gonna melt anyway and won't need to diet!!!!

You know, you jsut reminded me that I have all the makings for a shake at work. Diet shake of course. That could help. last night I was awful and ate like 6 cookies.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

I am eatting grapes right now and there are cherries in the fridge. I really wanted ice cream earlier but I felt it was a craving that will pass. My back is feeling better and I am also proud I've been good with my diet. Must loose the weight before I see the hubby in Dec!

[Nasturtium 500]

What's your goal, Olivia?

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

What's your goal, Olivia?

The first goal is to lose 30 lbs by the end of August. Then I will go from there depending on the results I get from the first step.

[Nasturtium 500]

What's your goal, Olivia?

The first goal is to lose 30 lbs by the end of August. Then I will go from there depending on the results I get from the first step.

Cool! Minigoals work really well for a lot of people. I'm not one of them lol. I just have to keep thinking about how much weight i want to lose overall. Sigh.

I am STILL sore form the ab workout, although I didn't do it yesterday, I just did a lower-body workout. I am going to do some now, while it's still quiet, and then get on with my work.

[Nasturtium 500]

BTW, Olivia, it's May 2008 issue. I just took a look

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Ok so I made this cheery/orange/rasberry/stawberry fruit salad this morning and I really really really really want something super sugary sweet like a chocolate rasberry brownie, or donuts, or a delicious buttery and sweet pastrey! Help how do you overcome the craving?

Edited June 8, 2008 by Olivia*