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Okay this tittieteamate needs some lovin...I kind of binged last night and broke my no drinky for the weeky rule. I drank wine and then binged on not too bad of food (lite chips and some chicken) but I went over my points...so now today superbowl sunday I am going to have to be extra extra special good because I have used all my extra points this week from yesterday and then pizza day....fak-it-alltaheck!!! I was on the ice from 8:30 to 3:30 yesterday..coaching..I mean I skate during that time, but I stand alot.....I was so tired when I came home...I just sat in the chair and wrapped myself in a blanket.

but anyway..i ramble ramble today...I am going to make a giant salad for my moms superbowl party...walk the treadmill after church...and NOT drink!!! NO NO NO NO NO!! that is when I go off an binge...

Okay GO ARIZONA....(Kurt Warner..I <3 YOU)
 
Hey Karbare!! It doesn't sound like yesterday was "that bad", so try not to be too hard on yourself. I prefer to do everything in moderation...it's taken me a lot longer to lose the weight, but at the end of the day I stop getting mad at myself if I indulge a little here and there. Sounds like you burned a lot of calories too on the ice. Way to go!!

Good luck today. I am going to a super bowl party today as well. I have no idea what to expect...I'm assuming the usual unhealthy yummy options will be in full force. I volunteered to bring a veggie tray. Sounds like you are bringing a salad...good job! Stay strong :)
 
Went out to the bars last night but didn't go over my cal limit! Basically I had a couple drinks and just had a blast dancing with some friends :) My knee hurts pretty bad today from all the dancing, not sure if I'll make it to the gym or not. I had to go to a meeting for work this morning, I have to be at pep band at 1, and then get a TON of homework done. It depends on how productive I can be in the next 45 minutes, and then also how my knee feels after pep band.
 
:leaving: I think my team abandoned me. It's like an empty playground over on Sweet Cheeks. Can I play with you guys, please?
 
Karebare said:
Okay this tittieteamate needs some lovin...I kind of binged last night and broke my no drinky for the weeky rule. I drank wine and then binged on not too bad of food (lite chips and some chicken) but I went over my points...so now today superbowl sunday I am going to have to be extra extra special good because I have used all my extra points this week from yesterday and then pizza day....fak-it-alltaheck!!! I was on the ice from 8:30 to 3:30 yesterday..coaching..I mean I skate during that time, but I stand alot.....I was so tired when I came home...I just sat in the chair and wrapped myself in a blanket.

but anyway..i ramble ramble today...I am going to make a giant salad for my moms superbowl party...walk the treadmill after church...and NOT drink!!! NO NO NO NO NO!! that is when I go off an binge...

Okay GO ARIZONA...Kurt Warner..I <3 YOU)
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:hug2::hug2:Ya know hun, you didnt even do that badly...If you wanna be good you will do it and you can...if oyu choose to indulge or slip up a little more oh well...you are almost perfect with your eating:)One bad day or two isnt gonna break you...

LovelyLadyHumps said:
Hey Karbare!! It doesn't sound like yesterday was "that bad", so try not to be too hard on yourself. I prefer to do everything in moderation...it's taken me a lot longer to lose the weight, but at the end of the day I stop getting mad at myself if I indulge a little here and there. Sounds like you burned a lot of calories too on the ice. Way to go!!

Good luck today. I am going to a super bowl party today as well. I have no idea what to expect...I'm assuming the usual unhealthy yummy options will be in full force. I volunteered to bring a veggie tray. Sounds like you are bringing a salad...good job! Stay strong
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:iagree::iagree::iagree:

RadiantPebble said:
Went out to the bars last night but didn't go over my cal limit! Basically I had a couple drinks and just had a blast dancing with some friends :) My knee hurts pretty bad today from all the dancing, not sure if I'll make it to the gym or not. I had to go to a meeting for work this morning, I have to be at pep band at 1, and then get a TON of homework done. It depends on how productive I can be in the next 45 minutes, and then also how my knee feels after pep band.
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Im glad you went out nad had funa nd acted like a 20 yr old:D:DSorry about your knee:(

oLUX said:
I think my team abandoned me. It's like an empty playground over on Sweet Cheeks. Can I play with you guys, please?
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hhhmmm well ok with me as long as you dont go back to the opposite team with our secrets, LOL
 
Well guys, I have failed you miserably this week and I apologize...

My weekend has been crap convience food and so on, I wont be back on track till Tuesday BUT I plan on making some BIG changes...

Anyway Im disappointed in myself but im not beating myself up, ive played a good game thus far...I got a little off track last week and still trying to fully get back on track.

Im glad to say that Im happy that super bowl isnt a big thing out here in Canada.
 
oLUX said:
:leaving: I think my team abandoned me. It's like an empty playground over on Sweet Cheeks. Can I play with you guys, please?
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well.........hmmmmmmmm...are u gonna switch your butt to boobs?

your butt avatar is really hot....and i am not into womens parts at all
 
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Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't checked in with all of you! I have just been in a crazy funk where I haven't been in the mood to write for awhile! My computer had some big problems for a couple weeks, but I have been making sure to always write into the spreadsheet, and am expecting a good loss this week!

Today I had a great productive day! I got everything done that I needed to finish (non-weight loss related) and got 45 minutes of cardio done today and 30 minutes of strength related exercises. Tomorrow is going to be my "last chance workout" hahaha

Have a good night everyone!
 
WTF? this week went by WAAAY too fast! I was just welcoming in week 4 and its already week 5 tomorrow!
ACTUALLY this whole month has gone by SUPER fast!
On the bright side that means SUMMER will be here even quicker:hurray:
I dont know If I'll be weighing in any lower then I already have earlier this week since I'm in the Middle of my period... BUT I can say I havent gained which is always nice enough :D
 
Hey, teammies. Yesterday I did a good workout in the afternoon, but the Super Bowl party just did me in. I even brought veggies and dip as my contribution, but there was just too much of everything and before I knew it I was eating cookies. :( Well, not every week can be perfect. :cheers2:
 
Hey Teamies... So I have to somehow manage to get 2.5 hours of exercise in before the days end... I was a TOTAL slacker over the weekend, I don't know where the time went!

Otherwise food has been good. Today I start tracking my macros and lowering my cals by about 200... hopefully I will see some kind of results by the end of this week.

Today is for SURE last chance workout... I got 45 mins in already... Kickboxing with wrist weights, first time I did it with the weights and I died, plus I attempted the plyo interval... ya DIED, but in a good way. :)
 
Hey friends :). I am on track with my exercise, with just one more hour needed which I intend to do at lunchtime today. I have been eating well too. I can't believe I haven't veered off in so long now.

For next week I am changing my food and exercise plan. I'm trying the Leptin Diet (by Byron Richards from wellnessresources.com). I tried this at the end of 2007 and I must say it really worked for the 3 weeks I was on it. Then Thanksgiving came around and a few people on this board (Steve) kept saying it was all nonsense so I gave up on it and honestly have done nothing but gain since. Since I have TRIED eating an average of 1700 calories per day and have not lost even one single ounce in around 6 weeks of doing this, I am just giving this another shot as a last ditch effort. This is probably just another BS diet, but I'm willing to give it another try because it doesn't entail buying any special food or supplements and I have nothing to lose but some very resistant flab:

From the wellnessresources.com site:

There are five simple rules that form the core of the Leptin Diet®. The quality of the food you eat is of course important. What is interesting about the Leptin Diet is that it is just as important when you eat as what you eat.

The Leptin Diet is the secret to getting more energy from less food. The scientific principles upon which it is based are unlikely to ever change. This is not a fad diet, a calorie manipulation scheme, or a starvation routine masquerading as a diet. It does not involve deprivation of pleasure. The underlying principles of The Leptin Diet apply to everyone, whether you need to lose weight or not. It is a lifestyle for eating properly grounded in the science of leptin. It is something you can do happily and healthfully over the long haul.

The five rules of the The Leptin Diet are:
Rule 1: Never eat after dinner.
Rule 2: Eat three meals a day.
Rule 3: Do not eat large meals.
Rule 4: Eat a breakfast containing protein.
Rule 5: Reduce the amount of carbohydrates eaten.

Let’s take a look at each of these rules a little more closely.

RULE 1: NEVER EAT AFTER DINNER.

Allow 11-12 hours between dinner and breakfast. Never go to bed on a full stomach. Finish eating dinner at least three hours before bed.

One of leptin’s main rhythms follows a 24-hour pattern. Leptin levels are highest in the evening hours. This is because leptin, like the conductor in the orchestra, sets the timing for nighttime repair. It coordinates the timing and release of melatonin, thyroid hormone, growth hormone, sex hormones, and immune system function to carry out rejuvenating sleep. It does this while burning fat at the maximum rate compared to any other time of the day. And it does this only if you will allow it, by not eating after dinner.

It is pretty obvious when this isn’t working so well. Your extra carvings for food may begin around 4 o’clock in the afternoon and certainly later in the evening. These cravings are powered by a misguided leptin signal to eat, causing strong urges that often overwhelm your will power and self control. If you are in this situation you will find yourself circling the refrigerator and cupboards, like an animal hunting its prey. You will find excuses to obtain food and often will then plop yourself in front of the TV and begin to eat. This is the leptin nightmare, the drive to acquire food even though rationally you know you don’t need it.

Make every effort to not eat after dinner at night.

RULE 2: EAT THREE MEALS A DAY.

Allow 5-6 hours between meals. Do not snack.

It is vital to create times during the day when small fat blobs, known as triglycerides, are cleared from your blood. If triglycerides build up during the day they physically clog leptin entry into your brain, causing leptin resistance – meaning that leptin cannot register properly in your subconscious command and control center. Your metabolism is not designed to deal with constant eating and snacking. Doing so confuses your metabolism and results in you eating much more than you really need. Eating too often is like a repetitive strain injury, like tennis elbow but in this case leptin elbow.

Yes, you are supposed to get a snack between meals – but it is supposed to come from your liver. This is how your body naturally clears triglycerides from your blood. Besides that fact that these fat blobs confuse leptin, they are also headed in the direction of your hips, thighs, and stomach. So breaking them down and clearing them out is vital, and this only happens when you allow 5-6 hours between meals. When you clear your circulatory highways of extra fat during the day then leptin works better. When you do a great job during the day then you are much more likely to break down and burn stored fat from your hips and thighs while you are sleeping.

Snacking turns out to be one of the worst things you can do. It doesn’t matter how many calories you snack on, when you snack you through powerful hormonal switches that cause leptin to malfunction. The fictitious idea that snacking is needed to stoke your metabolism or maintain your blood sugar is in no small part behind dietary advice that has helped cause an epidemic of obesity.

RULE 3: DO NOT EAT LARGE MEALS.

If you are overweight, always try to finish a meal when slightly less than full, the full signal will usually catch up in 10-20 minutes. Eating slowly is important. As you improve you will start getting full signals at your meals – listen to this internal cue and stop eating.

One of the traits of the non-obese French population, that is before the American junk food industry swooped down upon them, is that their people listen to the internal full signal. In America, especially in those who are overweight, portion size is determined by what is available – this is called the see food diet – what you see is what you eat.

Unless you are a super active individual with very high physical output of energy, the fastest way to cause leptin problems is to eat large meals. It does not matter if the meal is composed mostly of fat, carbohydrate, or protein. Consistently eating large meals is the easiest way there is to poison your body with food.

RULE 4: EAT A BREAKFAST CONTAINING PROTEIN.

Your metabolism can increase by 30% for as long as 12 hours from a high-protein meal; the calorie-burning equivalent of a two to three mile jog. A high-carbohydrate breakfast such as juice, cereal, waffles, pancakes, or bagels does not enhance metabolic rate more than 4%, especially when eaten with little protein.

This rule is especially important for individuals who struggle with energy, food cravings, and/or body weight. In general, it is a necessity for anyone over the age of 40. While some people may be able to run their metabolism just fine on a higher carbohydrate breakfast for a number of years, this tends not to be the case for any person struggling with their weight.

The two signs of a poor breakfast are:
1) You are unable to make it five hours to lunch without food cravings or your energy crashing.
2) You are much more prone to strong food cravings later that afternoon or evening.
Eggs are a good breakfast, just not smothered in butter and cheese. Cottage cheese is another high protein breakfast food, and along with a serving of complex carbohydrate or fruit makes a great breakfast. Even a few tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter (not half the jar) on a piece of toast could work well, especially if you are in a hurry.

I like high-efficiency whey protein for quick and easy breakfasts, such as our Daily Protein Plus. It is quality protein that gets you metabolism started on the right foot and will keep you more stable during the day.

RULE 5: REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF CARBOHYDRATES EATEN.

Carbohydrates are easy-to-use fuels. If you eat too many of them there is no need for your body to dip into its savings account. It is very important that you eat some carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are needed or your thyroid turns off, electrolytes become dysregulated, muscles weaken, growth hormone is not released correctly, fat is not burned efficiently, there is an unsatisfied feeling after a meal, your heart can become stressed, and your digestive system may go on the blink. I certainly do not advocate a no-carbohydrate diet. You don’t want to make yourself into a carbohydrate cripple.

However, most overweight individuals eat two or more times the amount of carbohydrates they are able to metabolize. If you are trying to lose weight an easy way to do this is what I call the 50/50 technique. Look at the food on your plate. You want to see a palm-size portion of protein (a 4-6 ounce portion for women; 6-8 ounce portion for men). And then you want to see a palm size amount of the carbohydrates, a 50/50 visual. This way there is no calorie counting. Compare the protein (chicken, meat, turkey, eggs) to the carbohydrates (bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruit, corn, squash, etc,). Fill up on fiber rich vegetables as desired.

If you think you really need more food than this, then take a tablespoon or two of good soluble fiber before you eat, like our Fiber Helper or our LeptiFiber, and you will not only feel more full on less food but your insulin and leptin response to your meal will be smoothed out and in many cases enhanced.

In summary, one key take home message about the science of leptin is that it is just as important when you eat as what you eat. Eating throws powerful hormonal switches. Make sure you throw them at the right time so that your body can do what it was intended to do. When you eat in harmony with leptin your head will feel clearer and your energy better, your cravings will go away, and your health will improve. There is a lot of power in these five simple rules.
 
Ok, I lied... I AM down a bit more this week! 197.2 baby... steady progress is beautiful... I don't feel so inclined to beat my head off the wall :p
 
Thanks Blancita! this challenge has helped me out with it as well... just being able to see what other people do and making me think about ways to amp up my own activity it's been very helpful!
 
WOOOHOOOO!!! Hey teamies!!! I've been exercising and eating healthy....though this weekend I felt weak for momentary periods...and I REALLY wanted a drink...I managed though....had a MC FLURRY one day and chicken nuggets and fries :ack2: so I counted 0 points for that day....

boooo.....BUTTTT on the other hand....I'm SUPPPPER MOTIVATED now as the bf...told me that he was taking me on a WISK ME AWAY getaway for Valentine's DAY ...and is taking me to ....SYCAMORE SPRINGS...which is half way to San Francisco I believe.......

....WOOOHOOO....hot springs in the woods and Jacuzzi's and BAMMM GOOD TIMES!!! :sifone: I'm sooo excited ...so THAT GIVES me.....a total of ....10 days...to drop and tone some more....:reddevil:.....BIRTHDAY SUIT TIME BABBBBBY :party:!!!
 
OMG, how romantic!! Awesome Alta!!

I get a big fat zero for Sunday's eating points. I ate so much chips and chili dip I had heartburn. LOL But the superbowl was so exciting I didn't realize how many chips I had eaten until the heartburn snuck up on me. I don't ever get heartburn...what does this mean? I'm getting old? Or I ate too much? Both? LOL
 
I got no points all weekend :cry: Too much fried food on Sat, and then too much food, period, on Sunday--shit shit!!! :banghead:

S'OK, I'm going to do well THIS week :)
 
WOAAA LADIES!!! i think we need to buckle down...and EAT RIGHT from now on.....:blush5:....so the weekend got to us....PSH!

.....we got this!!! :D!
 
Alta, does your BF have any brothers LOL. That trip sounds SO NICE. What a great motivator. But obviously you are already looking hot hot hot or BF may not be so eager to get your ass into that hot tub lol.
 
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