FR Diet, Exercise, and Fitness Thread

[Lillee]

Thanks for the ping. I just read through all the posts and it's truly inspiring. I've been on Weight Watchers on and off since I was 18 (I'm 58), and it's a great program. Only problem, when I reach goal, I always fall back to old habits. You would think, at my age, I would have learned that doesn't work! I never exercised very much, but I've been on the treadmill 4-5 days a week, since Jan. 2, and it's really helped. Thanks again for this thread.

[retrokitten]

I'll have to give them a try.

[mainepatsfan]

I'm not even on the SB diet. I just grabbed them because I love pizza.

[socal_parrot]

Two more pounds for me this week. Down a total of 36.

Shoveled snow for 2 hours yesterday. That's worth 22 WW activity points.

My back, arms and shoulders hurt though.

Thanks for doing this thread and the wieght los tips.

[retrokitten]

For me it's the program that works best. I can work it into my life without missing much.

Good job on the treadmill! I would love one, but we don't have the room.

[retrokitten]

I'm going to try them tonight. I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more pizza into my diet. ;-)

[mainepatsfan]

Me too. Now if I could just find some diet burritos.

[retrokitten]

Two more pounds for me this week. Down a total of 36.

Congratulations!! That is awesome!

I weigh in tomorrow. I didn't weigh in last week, because I had this horrible cold. For a change I actually want to weigh in! LOL I'm anxious to see if I dropped anything.

[retrokitten]

Now if I could just find some diet burritos.

LOL!!!

[Lillee]

I know what you mean about "not missing much". I could never do without carbs! We didn't have room for a treadmill until my 2 kids moved out and we put it in one of the bedrooms.

[Serb5150]

If you're interested, there is a pretty good free online food diary thingy at fitday.com.

[irishtenor]

Thanks for adding me. I lost about 35 pounds over the last couple of years. Mostly through diet (very little carbs)and some exercise (bike riding). And, the most important part, I have kept it off!!! Now moving to phase two, where, since January 1st I have lost an additional 10 pounds! I need to lose another 35 pounds to get to where I want to be at this time (about 230). Sounds like a lot to carry, but I have a lean muscle weight of 210 pounds. When I get there, I will re-access the situation.

[irishtenor]

ping.

[retrokitten]

That is fantastic! Keeping it off is the hardest part.

[mainepatsfan]

How many carbs a day?

[ncpatriot]

That alone is enough to keep me drinking water :)!!!

You think juice would be as good as water?

[najida]

Erm,
ah...

I have a degree in Nutrition and it's what I do for a living ;)

[najida]

The problem with juice is the calories.

It all boils down to calories in versus calories out.

And with me, I'm really good at putting them in :)

So I fool myself with SF lemonade, iced tea etc....and lots of water.

[najida]

Thank you!

I www.Ishape.com has a great program too, for atou $60 a year, they have everything from a diary, menus, exercize plan (that you do yourself) etc. Plus lots of discussion forums, support etc.

[najida]

I have a concoction I make everyday of Lipton tea, Splenda/Equal/Sweet&Low and lots of lemon juice. I can drink about 2 quarts of it easy.

Over crushed ice and I'm in HEAVEN!