Not that I am an expert or anything....but the Nature's Own brands (which I love!) are the "fake" wheat breads that I was talking about. Even though they are called wheat, they are made out of refined flour, which is not as good for you. As a rule of thumb, look for something darker. If you like rye or pumpernickel (did I spell that right?) I hear those are good choices. Otherwise, look for whole grains or 9 grain or something like that on the package, not just whole wheat. This can be very misleading! When I made the switch from white to wheat many years ago I thought I was doing something, but there is really little nutritional value in most of the popular wheat breads and white bread.

I have a hard time with breakfast too. One of the things I have tried is to boil several eggs at night and just keep them in the fridge. That way all I have to do is peel one as I am walking out of the door. Quick and easy!

I definately use the precut lettuce. I used to have a problem with it because it is more expensive, but I finally realized if I let a head of lettuce go bad because I am too lazy to chop it up I am not saving money. That being said, the old salad mainstay, iceberg lettuce, has little to no nutritional value. Try some of the "European Salad blends" or romaine or something like that instead if you typically do iceberg. It takes me literally 2 minutes to put together a salad for lunch: Couple of handfuls of the bagged lettuce, a handful of shredded cheese, some grape tomatoes, precut cooked chicken. No muss, no fuss! LOL

I love soup also and when I was at the grocery store yesterday I had a hard time finding something that would really work for me. Most soups have added sugar--even those that are low in fat. What I have found out is that most low fat foods compensate by adding sugar, because sugar has no fat!

One thing that I have found is that one you train your body, your cravings almost go away! I didn't believe that when people said it, but it is true! Even if the craving does not disappear, the same level of satisfaction is not there. For instance, the other day I had a pretty bad day and decided to get some Chick-fil-a chicken strips and a lemonade, which are amoung my favorites. I was so disappointed in the strips! They were not even that good!! I was remembering what they used to taste like and my body was saying you don't need that stuff anymore! I was definately happy!!

I have decided that the 15th of the month is going to be my splurg day, and I am trying to decide that I really want. I am afraid that nothing will taste right--kinda like the chick-fil-a. :(

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I'm still waiting :rolleyes:


;) :p :D

RD I'm hanging my head in shame also. :( I have the best intentions but I'm so stressed at work. I'm definately a stress eater. I get stressed...I want fried food. I was really good having soup or a grilled chicken salad for lunch then this place started working. my. last. good. nerve. :mad: I have good and bad days.
I think I'm pretty good for the most part. I have to get my job situation under control so I can concentrate on my diet/life style changes.

I was thinking about joining Curves but I don't really fit the demographic. Most women that join Curves are

1. Over 30 (that's me)
2. have 30+ plus to lose (not me)
3. are novices to weight training (really not me)

I don't think those little hydraulic (sp) machines will challenge me too much and I would definately need to supplement with a cardio work out twice a week. Being a VERY full time working mommy a 30 minute workout looked appealing to me. 30 minutes is better than nothing right. I'm still thinking about it.

*le sigh* I'm not giving up though. I'm going to look good by summer time fo sure!

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Toocute (and anyone else interested)

Kraft is running a promotion that if you by three Kraft products out of theiir "healthy" lines, you get three Free workouts at Curves That way, you could at least see if it is a worthwhile workout for you. My co-worker's mom joined and that (with other lifestyle changes) has helped her lose 50lbs. I am thinking about checking it out as well. I am sadly short on time most days as well.

I am now a WW member. I needed something to help me stay on track and I am finding counting points helps me do that.

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Thanks Kimmie. I'll look into that. WW is an excellent program. I lost 20 pounds with them. I'm trying to get back to counting points.

100+ lb. Weight Loss
 

Hey! I wanted to share some info with all of you. On my "site" (that hasn't been updated in a million years) there's some good info for weight loss.

http://www.geocities.com/preciousjeni/weightloss.html

Well, not that I'd been checking in regularly anyway, but I wanted to give an update. I've been doing the SouthBeach-ish diet for 3 weeks tomorrow (I think), and the last time I weighed myself (on this past Thursday), I had just broke 10 lbs, with a total of 11lbs lost. I am happy, yet I'm dreading going back to work tomorrow night and getting on the scale, I was a really, really bad girl on my vacation. I wouldn't be suprised if I gained 4-5 lbs. Anyway, I am also doing the "Walk Away the Pounds" videos that I found a Kmart, and it's cool. I am feeling my clothes get a bit looser, but I have a loooooong way to go. I know that I can do it though! :D

I saw those at the drug store. How's the music?

Hello ladies,

I don't mean to crash your board, but I just wanted to say that I have had success with weight watchers. I have been doing it for 6 weeks and I have lost 12 pounds so far. It really does work.
I have a lot to lose, and it's coming off slowly but surely.
Check out the Weight Watchers thread in the Chit Chat forum too

Chee-ZEE. But they really work. I still keep mine around on rainy days when I don't feel like walking to the gym.

Back on the bandwagon
 

A sista had fell off, but I'm back on. I decided to join WW last night because after 3 solid weeks of doing it on my own, I fell off. I need the support of the meetings. I need to weigh in every week so I can be accountable not only to someone other than myself. And money is a heck of a motivator. I paid for 9 weeks up front, and I do NOT plan on wasting my money. So I'm going to the grocery store today to get everything that I need food and snack-wise.

*sigh* This won't be easy, but I'm ready. I'll need y'all for support.

Gym work-outs start today or tomorrow.

We're here for you, and we support you 100%!

Has anyone ever used or owns the gazelle? I am thinking about buying one and I need opinions on it?
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TEEN JAPANESE

I have one, but I don't use it. I am too clumsy for the Gazelle. You have to have a certain sense of balance and form to do well on this machine. It's pointless/doesn't work if you don't have correct form.

Try it out in the store first (if you can) or take advantage of that try of 30 days deal they have before you purchase it.

Good Luck!

Anna Nicole Smith
 

I was using the weightloss program Slim in 6 that I ordered from an infomercial. I stuck with it for three weeks and then backslid but I'm starting up again this week.

Has anyone seen Anna Nicole Smith lately?? She dropped 69 pounds from some diet pill. And she really doesn't seem like the type to be motivated enough to jump on a treadmill. If that bleached cow can drop pounds, I know I can shed these 18 I've been trying to get rid of.

Re: Anna Nicole Smith
 

I've been hearing that Anna had some surgery in conjunction with those pills to drop the weight.

Stay away from the diet drugs!!!!