MENA diet/exercise thread

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Jenn! As you told me about the Mexican food sometimes you have to allow yourself things! You deserve to have a good time at the wedding party!

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I weighed myself and I lost 5 lbs! This comes after being on vacation for a week and not exercising and only eatting healthy!

I went on my regular morning walk with my cousin Abby but I skipped the gym today because I was so tired. I barely got any rest the past two days.

Sleep is also an important part of health and well being. Everything affects everything.

Mom and I are on strict veggie diets for the month of June. I'll keep you all posted on progress.

[Jenn! 918]

Congrats on your weight loss so far, Olivia! Keep it up!

I've decided to increase my goal a bit. I'm only 2 pounds away now from my original goal and I don't feel like it's really where I want to be.

[amal 4]

well... i have hit a plateau but thats ok. I'm enjoying my diet so thats good. I usually go once or twice a week and eat whatever I want (within reason) so I'm thinking its either AF is gettin ready to visit or it will start coming off again very soon.

[Jenn! 918]

I think the plateaus are the toughest part about trying to lose weight. Don't give up, Amal. You'll start to lose again.

I was so happy to find cherries at the grocery store yesterday. I love cherries! So I bought a big bag of them and brought them to work. A great afternoon snack!

[doodlebugg 10]

I think the plateaus are the toughest part about trying to lose weight. Don't give up, Amal. You'll start to lose again.

I was so happy to find cherries at the grocery store yesterday. I love cherries! So I bought a big bag of them and brought them to work. A great afternoon snack!

I've been eating cherries and peaches like crazy!!! Hubby goes every Friday now to Haymarket and gets all of our fruits/veggies.

[polarbear 0]

Okay, I have been guiltily ignoring this thread for quite some time but I really need to start a diet plan.

Both my mother and husband ganged up on my this weekend at my sister's wedding - and after looking at the pictures, I am reluctantly agreeing All of their reasons are based on health, and I have been diagnosed with a chronic disease.... I'm kinda running out of reasons for being happy at the weight I am - well, and I have gained weight this month due to stress ::sigh:: no hope for it....

So, I need to figure out some kinda diet for people that don't get lunch breaks at work and don't get home until after dinner

Any suggestions?

[Jenn! 918]

Even though you don't get a lunch break, are you able to eat/snack at work?

[doodlebugg 10]

Okay, I have been guiltily ignoring this thread for quite some time but I really need to start a diet plan.

Both my mother and husband ganged up on my this weekend at my sister's wedding - and after looking at the pictures, I am reluctantly agreeing All of their reasons are based on health, and I have been diagnosed with a chronic disease.... I'm kinda running out of reasons for being happy at the weight I am - well, and I have gained weight this month due to stress ::sigh:: no hope for it....

So, I need to figure out some kinda diet for people that don't get lunch breaks at work and don't get home until after dinner

Any suggestions?

I"m not currently dieting BUT, when I had a hectic job the key to success was preparation. You must get at least one day a week off from work, right? On that day prepare as much as possible so that when you get home it will only take 10 minutes or so to heat something up that is healthy. Also, keep healthy snacks available at all times, like baby carrots, baked chips, grapes, cheese, etc. that you can munch on. Always keep a healthy snack in the car so that you're not tempted to go to a fast food place. Also park far away from your building so you're forced to walk. (unless you take the shuttle like me while everyone else is walking )

[RAKASA 0]

Okay, I have been guiltily ignoring this thread for quite some time but I really need to start a diet plan.

Both my mother and husband ganged up on my this weekend at my sister's wedding - and after looking at the pictures, I am reluctantly agreeing All of their reasons are based on health, and I have been diagnosed with a chronic disease.... I'm kinda running out of reasons for being happy at the weight I am - well, and I have gained weight this month due to stress ::sigh:: no hope for it....

So, I need to figure out some kinda diet for people that don't get lunch breaks at work and don't get home until after dinner

Any suggestions?

I"m not currently dieting BUT, when I had a hectic job the key to success was preparation. You must get at least one day a week off from work, right? On that day prepare as much as possible so that when you get home it will only take 10 minutes or so to heat something up that is healthy. Also, keep healthy snacks available at all times, like baby carrots, baked chips, grapes, cheese, etc. that you can munch on. Always keep a healthy snack in the car so that you're not tempted to go to a fast food place. Also park far away from your building so you're forced to walk. (unless you take the shuttle like me while everyone else is walking )

this is exactly what I was going to suggest. good luck!

[Jenn! 918]

If you're not able to eat at work at all though, that's going to make it all the more challenging to lose weight. Lots of small meals, they always say.

Not sure what is recommended if that's not possible...

[amal 4]

I agree with making up a weeks worth of meals and having them ready for after work. It really helps to have it all planned out.

I wish fruits and veggies weren't so expensive. I could literally go thru a whole bag of grapes in an hour and a whole bag of baby carrots in 30 minutes (if left alone) I don't think I could afford to have those things as snacks. My 100 calorie packs are suiting me just fine. Man I DO love me some carrots and grapes though..*drool*

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

I agree PB preperation is the key!

I love grapes and stawberries and I've been waiting for the cherries as well. Apples are really great for on the go healthy munchers. But for really healthy 15 mins lunch that can be prepared at home in a very short amount of time try pita veggie sandwiches. Get a stack of whole wheat pitas to bring home and stuff them with sliced cucumber, sprouts, grated carrot, lettuce mix, and pour a little bit your favorite non-fat & non-oil salad dressing. If ur not into salad dressing get a healthy humus spread instead, or a non-fat & non-oil refried beans to spread lightly in there. You can make a few of these and eat them just one day and feel slimmer already and not go hungry!

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I went on my morning walk with Abby again which was lovely. This afternoon Erin called with a headache so we skipped the gym for the second day in a row. Yikes!

Edited June 4, 2008 by Olivia*

[amal 4]

I agree PB preperation is the key!

I love grapes and stawberries and I've been waiting for the cherries as well. Apples are really great for on the go healthy munchers. But for really healthy 15 mins lunch that can be prepared at home in a very short amount of time try pita veggie sandwiches. Get a stack of whole wheat pitas to bring home and stuff them with sliced cucumber, sprouts, grated carrot, lettuce mix, and pour a little bit your favorite non-fat & non-oil salad dressing. If ur not into salad dressing get a healthy humus spread instead, or a non-fat & non-oil refried beans to spread lightly in there. You can make a few of these and eat them just one day and feel slimmer already and not go hungry!

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I went on my morning walk with Abby again which was lovely. This afternoon Erin called with a headache so we skipped the gym for the second day in a row. Yikes!

about how many calories would be in those sandwiches? they sound just fabulous! Now I want veggies!!!!

[polarbear 0]

Thanks! those are all good suggestions. I wonder how much snacking I can get away with at work

The pita bread is a good idea, I need to ask my hubby to try and find whole wheat ones next time he gets them. I can probably get fruit to snack on at work easily, but will have to bring my own baby carrots (I do love those ). I work in the office for large banquet kitchen, so food is easily available but it's not always very healthy

I'm going to do my best the next few days and see how much healthy food I can prep this weekend. I think I'm lucky that I love quickly sauted veggies - just cut out the oil, use a non-stick pan, and I have freshly cooked veggies I love

Anyone try weelkly menu planning? I never can seem to stick to it....

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

I agree PB preperation is the key!

I love grapes and stawberries and I've been waiting for the cherries as well. Apples are really great for on the go healthy munchers. But for really healthy 15 mins lunch that can be prepared at home in a very short amount of time try pita veggie sandwiches. Get a stack of whole wheat pitas to bring home and stuff them with sliced cucumber, sprouts, grated carrot, lettuce mix, and pour a little bit your favorite non-fat & non-oil salad dressing. If ur not into salad dressing get a healthy humus spread instead, or a non-fat & non-oil refried beans to spread lightly in there. You can make a few of these and eat them just one day and feel slimmer already and not go hungry!

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I went on my morning walk with Abby again which was lovely. This afternoon Erin called with a headache so we skipped the gym for the second day in a row. Yikes!

about how many calories would be in those sandwiches? they sound just fabulous! Now I want veggies!!!!

The awesome thing about the McDougall program is there is no calorie counting! You can eat as much as you want and not go hungry and still lose weight. I've already seen the results in the first two weeks losing 5lbs! One week I exercised and the next I was on vacation but it all still worked well for me!

Thanks! those are all good suggestions. I wonder how much snacking I can get away with at work

The pita bread is a good idea, I need to ask my hubby to try and find whole wheat ones next time he gets them. I can probably get fruit to snack on at work easily, but will have to bring my own baby carrots (I do love those ). I work in the office for large banquet kitchen, so food is easily available but it's not always very healthy

I'm going to do my best the next few days and see how much healthy food I can prep this weekend. I think I'm lucky that I love quickly sauted veggies - just cut out the oil, use a non-stick pan, and I have freshly cooked veggies I love

Anyone try weelkly menu planning? I never can seem to stick to it....

I agree with the non-stick pan, cut the oil, and sautee the veggies. It really does our bodies wonders to eat like this! Tonight Mom and I went to the grocery store and stocked up on tons of healthy produce. Our goal is to cut the oil and eat the fresh produce before it all rots! We picked up cherries also!

Edited June 4, 2008 by Olivia*