MENA diet/exercise thread

[childress_london 3]

lmao, granola bars....high fiber.....doesn't matter. After 2 hours, my stomach is biting at the ppl next to me. I don't know why that is ...one would think that my metabolism was sky high but sadly it is nonexistant. I swear I about took a chunk out of my pharmacists arm when she reached accross me to grab something.

I hightailled it to the back for a "cuppasoup" and I'm miserable. I think I'll grab sonic later...*cries* I'm hungry....

1 packet of oatmeal is not enough to feed a bird! LOL Too many carbs anyway. Carbohydrate will be used up by your body quickly leaving you hungry again in a short time. Try adding some protein to your breakfast - eggs, meat, cheese, etc. That will keep you feeling fuller longer.

[Staashi 371]

lmao, granola bars....high fiber.....doesn't matter. After 2 hours, my stomach is biting at the ppl next to me. I don't know why that is ...one would think that my metabolism was sky high but sadly it is nonexistant. I swear I about took a chunk out of my pharmacists arm when she reached accross me to grab something.

I hightailled it to the back for a "cuppasoup" and I'm miserable. I think I'll grab sonic later...*cries* I'm hungry....

1 packet of oatmeal is not enough to feed a bird! LOL Too many carbs anyway. Carbohydrate will be used up by your body quickly leaving you hungry again in a short time. Try adding some protein to your breakfast - eggs, meat, cheese, etc. That will keep you feeling fuller longer.

She's right Amal. One thing that is awesome for breakfast is try making a homemade egg mcmuffin sandwich. I use the high-fiber english muffins, with a frozen scrambled egg patty that you nuke in the microwave, add a slice of cheese and some ham (well, you know, turkey for you ) and you should be good to go. It has great protein, fiber, and even some fat to keep you full. If you have that with some coffee with milk and maybe a piece of fruit - you will have a substantial breakfast under 500 calories, which is very good. Some might say that 500 calories for breakfast is a lot, but I actually prefer to take in most of my calories at breakfast/lunch with a very moderate dinner - like a chicken breast and tossed green salad - with light vinagrette and an apple. I'll have like a 300 calorie dinner. That keeps me full.

If you have a 1,500 - 1,800 calorie diet plus exercise, you will lose weight. I can assure you of that.

[Aymsgirl 0]

When hubby leaves for EG I am really getting down with the diet. I've said it before but I am serious. I am also not telling him because I don't want to hear it from him just the compliments when he comes home.

When I was pregnant I ate a homemade egg mcmuffin sandwich--no pork or one from MCD every morning. I gained 14 pounds and my son weighed almost 10! So it kept the extra weight off of me, helped with my blood glucose and kept me fuller until lunch time or late morning snack.

[Staashi 371]

When hubby leaves for EG I am really getting down with the diet. I've said it before but I am serious. I am also not telling him because I don't want to hear it from him just the compliments when he comes home.

When I was pregnant I ate a homemade egg mcmuffin sandwich--no pork or one from MCD every morning. I gained 14 pounds and my son weighed almost 10! So it kept the extra weight off of me, helped with my blood glucose and kept me fuller until lunch time or late morning snack.

That will be awesome, Tasha!

[Aymsgirl 0]

Yep, I tried a few weeks ago but didn't do well. My problem isn't overeating, its lack of exercise and not eating three meals a day. I may eat only once or twice. My husband is rail thin but eats several times a day.

This will give me something to keep my mind on also.

[amal 4]

Amal ~ How's your TSH? have you had it checked lately?

Last I checked, my tush was still there. ....maybe it's too early in the morning....I'm confused

[Staashi 371]

Amal ~ How's your TSH? have you had it checked lately?

Last I checked, my tush was still there. ....maybe it's too early in the morning....I'm confused

TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Should have it checked to see if you are deficient in it, thus causing hypothyroidism = low metabolism, lack of energy and weight gain.

[amal 4]

Amal ~ How's your TSH? have you had it checked lately?

Last I checked, my tush was still there. ....maybe it's too early in the morning....I'm confused

TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Should have it checked to see if you are deficient in it, thus causing hypothyroidism = low metabolism, lack of energy and weight gain.

U know, I'm supposed to be taking Synthroid .....but I keep forgetting it lmao...

[Staashi 371]

Amal ~ How's your TSH? have you had it checked lately?

Last I checked, my tush was still there. ....maybe it's too early in the morning....I'm confused

TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Should have it checked to see if you are deficient in it, thus causing hypothyroidism = low metabolism, lack of energy and weight gain.

U know, I'm supposed to be taking Synthroid .....but I keep forgetting it lmao...

OK, Girl - I luvz ya and all but what the hell are you doing???? You need that!

[babynursetobe 0]

we're doing a "biggest loser" group at my work. Modified of course, but I'm hoping it will give me the insentive I need to stay on track. It will be for eight weeks and whoever loses the most percentage of weight will get the pot of 20.00 (per person) each of us paid to join. I'm going to see my husband in March so hopefully that will help me as well!! Don't want him to know i've gained a little weight since he's seen me last........LOL.

[Staashi 371]

we're doing a "biggest loser" group at my work. Modified of course, but I'm hoping it will give me the insentive I need to stay on track. It will be for eight weeks and whoever loses the most percentage of weight will get the pot of 20.00 (per person) each of us paid to join. I'm going to see my husband in March so hopefully that will help me as well!! Don't want him to know i've gained a little weight since he's seen me last........LOL.

Good luck!

[RAKASA 0]

Amal ~ How's your TSH? have you had it checked lately?

Last I checked, my tush was still there. ....maybe it's too early in the morning....I'm confused

TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Should have it checked to see if you are deficient in it, thus causing hypothyroidism = low metabolism, lack of energy and weight gain.

U know, I'm supposed to be taking Synthroid .....but I keep forgetting it lmao...

OK, Girl - I luvz ya and all but what the hell are you doing???? You need that!

and the pharmacist speaks AMAL!!!! Take your fooking medicine!

[Staashi 371]

Amal ~ How's your TSH? have you had it checked lately?

Last I checked, my tush was still there. ....maybe it's too early in the morning....I'm confused

TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Should have it checked to see if you are deficient in it, thus causing hypothyroidism = low metabolism, lack of energy and weight gain.

U know, I'm supposed to be taking Synthroid .....but I keep forgetting it lmao...

OK, Girl - I luvz ya and all but what the hell are you doing???? You need that!

and the pharmacist speaks AMAL!!!! Take your fooking medicine!

Amen, Noura - I was thinking the same thing!

[amal 4]

Amal ~ How's your TSH? have you had it checked lately?

Last I checked, my tush was still there. ....maybe it's too early in the morning....I'm confused

TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Should have it checked to see if you are deficient in it, thus causing hypothyroidism = low metabolism, lack of energy and weight gain.

U know, I'm supposed to be taking Synthroid .....but I keep forgetting it lmao...

OK, Girl - I luvz ya and all but what the hell are you doing???? You need that!

and the pharmacist speaks AMAL!!!! Take your fooking medicine!

Lol@ "fooking"

I know, I know. I completely forgot I was supposed to take it unitl you typed that about thyroid and then it was like...ohhhh yeahhhhhhhh... I'll start back on it tomorrow ensha'allah.

I weighed...somehow I've managed to gain another 4 pounds.

[Henna Rose 0]

Amal ~ r u taking your thyroid meds ??? Just checkin up on you