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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 16:09:44 GMT, "Laura"
wrote: I've also started to increase protein a bit (20 - 25%+). What changes have you made in order to increase your protein without increasing your points? Tricky. I don't really do points. Hopefully squash is less points than potato? It's certainly less calories. I've also ditched the breakfast bars in favour of higher protein bars. They seem more satisfying than the high carb variety. The problem is not increasing points, but avoiding the inevitable fat that goes with protein. Ideally I'd like to substitute fat for protein. I also try to eat more lean meat and fish and chicken/turkey Ray -- rmnsuk overall - 273/201/182 |
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On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 15:57:01 GMT, "Laura" wrote:
"Prairie Roots" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 01:04:48 GMT, "Laura" wrote: What are your typical breakfasts? I don't like eggs all the time so I need some other ideas. When I don't have time to fix my egg, toast, and yogurt breakfast, I eat cereals containing protein. One of my favorites is Nature's Path Optimum Slim; one cup contains 9g of protein. 3 pts before milk. http://www.naturespath.com/products/...ails.asp?id=37 If I reduce my serving to 3/4 cup, add 1/2 cup of Fiber One, and use one cup of nonfat milk, I use only 4 points. Peanut butter on toast with yogurt is a nice fast breakfast too that's higher in protein. I usually have time to make breakfast. Today I had 2 egg (substitues) with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. I skipped the toast because we got up late and with the time change it was already 9:45am. I like the idea of the PB on toast with yogart too. I could even go with Cottege cheese. I'll have to work out the points so that I keep it around 4-5pts. For the constipation, you may want to cut out the cheese from your diet for a bit - it is notorious for blocking things up ... might not be helping you. Rice is also a known *stopper* (as well as chocolate). grin I'm going back into the memory banks here, but remember when the kids had loose stools we were told to feed them bananas, applesauce, rice and toast (brat diet) until the stools firmed up. So I assume those items are also going to add to a constipation problem if one already exists. Yes, I am making slow and steady progress but I expected it to pick up a bit when I started Curves. Instead my daily fluctuations have been the greatest. Before I joined Curves, if I ate out for dinner I knew to expect the scale to be up the next morning. These days it will go up even if I have been OP the day before. Some of this may be due to the constipation that I have been suffering with since I joined Curves. I don't know if it is related but the timing is the same. Both the weight fluctuations and the constipation started shortly after I started Curves. Something is wacky with my system. That is for sure. Making sure I drink 64-90 oz of water on days that I exercise helps moderate the fluctuations somewhat. Staying hydrated definitely helps with constipation. I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. There's another thing to be careful about ... too much metamucil. It is a good bulk laxative, but if I recall correctly it does state on the package that overuse can cause your system to totally rely on it. My husband was told by his doctor to use it one time a day (due to cholesterol problems) ... after a bit he found he was having problems. He cut down the frequency (now takes it maybe twice a week) and has no constipation problems at all. It took about a week for his system to get back to a normal daily routine. Joyce "Prairie Roots" wrote in message .. . From the beginning I've tried to follow a "higher protein" plan, mostly because when I eat too many carbs, my body wants even more and then I have a hard time controlling hunger. For me, eating protein at breakfast is the key. And then, for the rest of the day I just eat "normally": sandwich and salad at lunch, baked or sweet potato or brown rice with dinner. I also limit myself to one fruit per day rather than the recommended two for the same reasons. I find it all too easy to stray from what I know works best for me towards low-calorie snack treats. But my body seems to do better when I snack on peanut butter on high fiber toast than it does on popcorn. Good luck. Remember your overall progress shows weight loss so you are doing well, despite the fluctuations. (Easy for me to say, right?) Prairie Roots On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 20:31:14 GMT, "Laura" wrote: When you started exercising, did you increase the amount of protein you were eating? |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
whatever you don't give up, I went for over 12 weeks and lost a whopping 4
pounds, I hung in there and now am losing fine again, I finally determined that I had been that weight for a long time and my body wanted to stay there on the way down as it had on the way up, good luck, Lee Laura wrote in message ... "Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... Laura wrote: I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. When things get bad enough for me, I drink a Yogi Tea called "Get Regular." It's an herbal tea, not bad tasting at all (i.e. not medicinal), unsweetened so I can add Splenda if I choose, and very gentle. I'll drink a cup of that in the evening instead of my usual herbal, bedtime tea. Usually in the morning, my problem is solved. I can buy Yogi Tea in my regular grocery stores, though I sometimes have to look in the health food section. Thanks for the tea tip. I'll see if I can find it here in town. It's probably a lot gentlier on the system than metamucil. Good luck sorting things out, Laura. You're certainly practicing due diligence and dogged perseverance. With all the footwork you're putting in, you WILL see the results on the scale. I certainly hope it pays off. I'm stuck at 220 right now or have been for the past 3 days. This is 1 pound up from my Thursday WI. At this point I am really baffled as to what is going on with my body and getting very frustrated with this. Maybe I need to find the money to be able to go back to the meetings for extra support and help. I'm on the verge of quitting! |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
That may be part of it too. I remember being at 220 3 years ago before I
lost my job and put on another 25 pounds. Before that I was at 170 for a long time. I could deal with stalling at 170 at this point. It's the getting to onederland that is driving me nuts. I went to the store a little while ago. Bought pre-cooked chicken breasts (2), Jennie-O turkey in gravy plus frozen veggies. I have put together meat and green veggies in containers for lunch this week to take to work instead of sandwiches. Plenty of protein this week. Maybe that will help. "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... whatever you don't give up, I went for over 12 weeks and lost a whopping 4 pounds, I hung in there and now am losing fine again, I finally determined that I had been that weight for a long time and my body wanted to stay there on the way down as it had on the way up, good luck, Lee Laura wrote in message ... "Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... Laura wrote: I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. When things get bad enough for me, I drink a Yogi Tea called "Get Regular." It's an herbal tea, not bad tasting at all (i.e. not medicinal), unsweetened so I can add Splenda if I choose, and very gentle. I'll drink a cup of that in the evening instead of my usual herbal, bedtime tea. Usually in the morning, my problem is solved. I can buy Yogi Tea in my regular grocery stores, though I sometimes have to look in the health food section. Thanks for the tea tip. I'll see if I can find it here in town. It's probably a lot gentlier on the system than metamucil. Good luck sorting things out, Laura. You're certainly practicing due diligence and dogged perseverance. With all the footwork you're putting in, you WILL see the results on the scale. I certainly hope it pays off. I'm stuck at 220 right now or have been for the past 3 days. This is 1 pound up from my Thursday WI. At this point I am really baffled as to what is going on with my body and getting very frustrated with this. Maybe I need to find the money to be able to go back to the meetings for extra support and help. I'm on the verge of quitting! |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
that sounds good, I love turkey, Lee
Laura wrote in message ... That may be part of it too. I remember being at 220 3 years ago before I lost my job and put on another 25 pounds. Before that I was at 170 for a long time. I could deal with stalling at 170 at this point. It's the getting to onederland that is driving me nuts. I went to the store a little while ago. Bought pre-cooked chicken breasts (2), Jennie-O turkey in gravy plus frozen veggies. I have put together meat and green veggies in containers for lunch this week to take to work instead of sandwiches. Plenty of protein this week. Maybe that will help. "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... whatever you don't give up, I went for over 12 weeks and lost a whopping 4 pounds, I hung in there and now am losing fine again, I finally determined that I had been that weight for a long time and my body wanted to stay there on the way down as it had on the way up, good luck, Lee Laura wrote in message ... "Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... Laura wrote: I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. When things get bad enough for me, I drink a Yogi Tea called "Get Regular." It's an herbal tea, not bad tasting at all (i.e. not medicinal), unsweetened so I can add Splenda if I choose, and very gentle. I'll drink a cup of that in the evening instead of my usual herbal, bedtime tea. Usually in the morning, my problem is solved. I can buy Yogi Tea in my regular grocery stores, though I sometimes have to look in the health food section. Thanks for the tea tip. I'll see if I can find it here in town. It's probably a lot gentlier on the system than metamucil. Good luck sorting things out, Laura. You're certainly practicing due diligence and dogged perseverance. With all the footwork you're putting in, you WILL see the results on the scale. I certainly hope it pays off. I'm stuck at 220 right now or have been for the past 3 days. This is 1 pound up from my Thursday WI. At this point I am really baffled as to what is going on with my body and getting very frustrated with this. Maybe I need to find the money to be able to go back to the meetings for extra support and help. I'm on the verge of quitting! |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
Jenny-O makes a bunch of turkey based products: Turkey & gravy, Shredded
Turkey BBQ, whole turkey pieces too (I think). All low in points too. Pre-cooked microwavable food items. "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... that sounds good, I love turkey, Lee Laura wrote in message ... That may be part of it too. I remember being at 220 3 years ago before I lost my job and put on another 25 pounds. Before that I was at 170 for a long time. I could deal with stalling at 170 at this point. It's the getting to onederland that is driving me nuts. I went to the store a little while ago. Bought pre-cooked chicken breasts (2), Jennie-O turkey in gravy plus frozen veggies. I have put together meat and green veggies in containers for lunch this week to take to work instead of sandwiches. Plenty of protein this week. Maybe that will help. "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... whatever you don't give up, I went for over 12 weeks and lost a whopping 4 pounds, I hung in there and now am losing fine again, I finally determined that I had been that weight for a long time and my body wanted to stay there on the way down as it had on the way up, good luck, Lee Laura wrote in message ... "Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... Laura wrote: I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. When things get bad enough for me, I drink a Yogi Tea called "Get Regular." It's an herbal tea, not bad tasting at all (i.e. not medicinal), unsweetened so I can add Splenda if I choose, and very gentle. I'll drink a cup of that in the evening instead of my usual herbal, bedtime tea. Usually in the morning, my problem is solved. I can buy Yogi Tea in my regular grocery stores, though I sometimes have to look in the health food section. Thanks for the tea tip. I'll see if I can find it here in town. It's probably a lot gentlier on the system than metamucil. Good luck sorting things out, Laura. You're certainly practicing due diligence and dogged perseverance. With all the footwork you're putting in, you WILL see the results on the scale. I certainly hope it pays off. I'm stuck at 220 right now or have been for the past 3 days. This is 1 pound up from my Thursday WI. At this point I am really baffled as to what is going on with my body and getting very frustrated with this. Maybe I need to find the money to be able to go back to the meetings for extra support and help. I'm on the verge of quitting! |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
"Joyce" wrote in message ... On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 15:57:01 GMT, "Laura" wrote: "Prairie Roots" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 01:04:48 GMT, "Laura" wrote: What are your typical breakfasts? I don't like eggs all the time so I need some other ideas. When I don't have time to fix my egg, toast, and yogurt breakfast, I eat cereals containing protein. One of my favorites is Nature's Path Optimum Slim; one cup contains 9g of protein. 3 pts before milk. http://www.naturespath.com/products/...ails.asp?id=37 If I reduce my serving to 3/4 cup, add 1/2 cup of Fiber One, and use one cup of nonfat milk, I use only 4 points. Peanut butter on toast with yogurt is a nice fast breakfast too that's higher in protein. I usually have time to make breakfast. Today I had 2 egg (substitues) with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. I skipped the toast because we got up late and with the time change it was already 9:45am. I like the idea of the PB on toast with yogart too. I could even go with Cottege cheese. I'll have to work out the points so that I keep it around 4-5pts. For the constipation, you may want to cut out the cheese from your diet for a bit - it is notorious for blocking things up ... might not be helping you. Rice is also a known *stopper* (as well as chocolate). grin I'm going back into the memory banks here, but remember when the kids had loose stools we were told to feed them bananas, applesauce, rice and toast (brat diet) until the stools firmed up. So I assume those items are also going to add to a constipation problem if one already exists. Cheese is not the problem here as I rarely eat cheese. These were egg substitutes so I needed to add some flavor and points to the meal. Ditto with the chocolate. these are 2 foods that I rarely have. Ditto with bananas. I only have rice once or twice a week (if that). I don't think it is diet related which is why I am baffled as to what is causing it. Yes, I am making slow and steady progress but I expected it to pick up a bit when I started Curves. Instead my daily fluctuations have been the greatest. Before I joined Curves, if I ate out for dinner I knew to expect the scale to be up the next morning. These days it will go up even if I have been OP the day before. Some of this may be due to the constipation that I have been suffering with since I joined Curves. I don't know if it is related but the timing is the same. Both the weight fluctuations and the constipation started shortly after I started Curves. Something is wacky with my system. That is for sure. Making sure I drink 64-90 oz of water on days that I exercise helps moderate the fluctuations somewhat. Staying hydrated definitely helps with constipation. I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. There's another thing to be careful about ... too much metamucil. It is a good bulk laxative, but if I recall correctly it does state on the package that overuse can cause your system to totally rely on it. My husband was told by his doctor to use it one time a day (due to cholesterol problems) ... after a bit he found he was having problems. He cut down the frequency (now takes it maybe twice a week) and has no constipation problems at all. It took about a week for his system to get back to a normal daily routine. I'll remember that. I am trying to only use it twice a day. Some days I only remember to take it once. |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
Laura wrote: I certainly hope it pays off. I'm stuck at 220 right now or have been for the past 3 days. This is 1 pound up from my Thursday WI. At this point I am really baffled as to what is going on with my body and getting very frustrated with this. Maybe I need to find the money to be able to go back to the meetings for extra support and help. I'm on the verge of quitting! I do understand the impulse to quit. Stalling is so very frustrating and unnerving, not to mention exasperating and tiring and demoralizing. Despite how it seems right now, you aren't failing. I hope you don't quit. Of course, the choice to continue or quit is yours and yours alone to make. But maybe you should take a break from looking at your weight for a couple of weeks and focus only on staying OP and feeling good about the positive things you are doing for yourself. I guess what I'm saying is that if the scale is what's making you doubt your progress and lose your confidence and motivation, then ignore the scale and pay attention to NSVs and other results. How do you feel when you exercise and stay OP? How are your measurements? How do your clothes fit? Are you able to buy one new thing in a smaller size? -- Prairie Roots 232/178.8/WW goal 145 joined WW Online 22-Feb-2003 |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
mmmm,\lee
Laura wrote in message ... Jenny-O makes a bunch of turkey based products: Turkey & gravy, Shredded Turkey BBQ, whole turkey pieces too (I think). All low in points too. Pre-cooked microwavable food items. "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... that sounds good, I love turkey, Lee Laura wrote in message ... That may be part of it too. I remember being at 220 3 years ago before I lost my job and put on another 25 pounds. Before that I was at 170 for a long time. I could deal with stalling at 170 at this point. It's the getting to onederland that is driving me nuts. I went to the store a little while ago. Bought pre-cooked chicken breasts (2), Jennie-O turkey in gravy plus frozen veggies. I have put together meat and green veggies in containers for lunch this week to take to work instead of sandwiches. Plenty of protein this week. Maybe that will help. "Miss Violette" wrote in message s.com... whatever you don't give up, I went for over 12 weeks and lost a whopping 4 pounds, I hung in there and now am losing fine again, I finally determined that I had been that weight for a long time and my body wanted to stay there on the way down as it had on the way up, good luck, Lee Laura wrote in message ... "Prairie Roots" wrote in message ... Laura wrote: I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. When things get bad enough for me, I drink a Yogi Tea called "Get Regular." It's an herbal tea, not bad tasting at all (i.e. not medicinal), unsweetened so I can add Splenda if I choose, and very gentle. I'll drink a cup of that in the evening instead of my usual herbal, bedtime tea. Usually in the morning, my problem is solved. I can buy Yogi Tea in my regular grocery stores, though I sometimes have to look in the health food section. Thanks for the tea tip. I'll see if I can find it here in town. It's probably a lot gentlier on the system than metamucil. Good luck sorting things out, Laura. You're certainly practicing due diligence and dogged perseverance. With all the footwork you're putting in, you WILL see the results on the scale. I certainly hope it pays off. I'm stuck at 220 right now or have been for the past 3 days. This is 1 pound up from my Thursday WI. At this point I am really baffled as to what is going on with my body and getting very frustrated with this. Maybe I need to find the money to be able to go back to the meetings for extra support and help. I'm on the verge of quitting! |
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NYNY Week 3 Laura (LJ)
I was wondering if your body was using more of what you are eating so you
are producing less waste? Lee Laura wrote in message ... "Joyce" wrote in message ... On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 15:57:01 GMT, "Laura" wrote: "Prairie Roots" wrote in message .. . On Sun, 26 Oct 2003 01:04:48 GMT, "Laura" wrote: What are your typical breakfasts? I don't like eggs all the time so I need some other ideas. When I don't have time to fix my egg, toast, and yogurt breakfast, I eat cereals containing protein. One of my favorites is Nature's Path Optimum Slim; one cup contains 9g of protein. 3 pts before milk. http://www.naturespath.com/products/...ails.asp?id=37 If I reduce my serving to 3/4 cup, add 1/2 cup of Fiber One, and use one cup of nonfat milk, I use only 4 points. Peanut butter on toast with yogurt is a nice fast breakfast too that's higher in protein. I usually have time to make breakfast. Today I had 2 egg (substitues) with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. I skipped the toast because we got up late and with the time change it was already 9:45am. I like the idea of the PB on toast with yogart too. I could even go with Cottege cheese. I'll have to work out the points so that I keep it around 4-5pts. For the constipation, you may want to cut out the cheese from your diet for a bit - it is notorious for blocking things up ... might not be helping you. Rice is also a known *stopper* (as well as chocolate). grin I'm going back into the memory banks here, but remember when the kids had loose stools we were told to feed them bananas, applesauce, rice and toast (brat diet) until the stools firmed up. So I assume those items are also going to add to a constipation problem if one already exists. Cheese is not the problem here as I rarely eat cheese. These were egg substitutes so I needed to add some flavor and points to the meal. Ditto with the chocolate. these are 2 foods that I rarely have. Ditto with bananas. I only have rice once or twice a week (if that). I don't think it is diet related which is why I am baffled as to what is causing it. Yes, I am making slow and steady progress but I expected it to pick up a bit when I started Curves. Instead my daily fluctuations have been the greatest. Before I joined Curves, if I ate out for dinner I knew to expect the scale to be up the next morning. These days it will go up even if I have been OP the day before. Some of this may be due to the constipation that I have been suffering with since I joined Curves. I don't know if it is related but the timing is the same. Both the weight fluctuations and the constipation started shortly after I started Curves. Something is wacky with my system. That is for sure. Making sure I drink 64-90 oz of water on days that I exercise helps moderate the fluctuations somewhat. Staying hydrated definitely helps with constipation. I'm drinking at least 3 24oz bottles of water before going to Curves plus at least 2-3 more before bed. That's a total of 120 to 144 oz each day. In addition to drinking enough water, I eat plenty of fiber so I am baffled as to what is causing the constipation. So far the only thing that has put me back on track is Metamucil 2-3 times a day. Thank god they have a sugar free version. There's another thing to be careful about ... too much metamucil. It is a good bulk laxative, but if I recall correctly it does state on the package that overuse can cause your system to totally rely on it. My husband was told by his doctor to use it one time a day (due to cholesterol problems) ... after a bit he found he was having problems. He cut down the frequency (now takes it maybe twice a week) and has no constipation problems at all. It took about a week for his system to get back to a normal daily routine. I'll remember that. I am trying to only use it twice a day. Some days I only remember to take it once. |
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