Anyone else on a diet?

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Plus, sweets make your sugar spike and then drop. When it drops you become hungry. So they actually make you more hungry in a shorter time than whole grains and protein do. The latter stave off hunger longer.

I said that already, but I'll forgive you this time. But next time you don't pay very, very close attention to every little thing I say, I'm going to have to get mad. Very mad.

[amber]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Amber, you're like our personal nutritionist, I love it!

I should've been a personal trainer/nutritionist like I wanted to when I was 22-23. I've been reading about and interested in this stuff since I was 12. And I study alternative things (food, medicine, any new thing that someone talks about). I'm just really interested in it for some strange reason. Okay, I suppose the reason is because I wanted to stay fit, or lose weight, or feel better, or look better. And I was an athlete forever. I guess it's not really so mysterious after all...
I wish I could remember law stuff so easily. It's going okay with that, though.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by amber

I said that already, but I'll forgive you this time. But next time you don't pay very, very close attention to every little thing I say, I'm going to have to get mad. Very mad.

I've probably said it too, but it is very important! Muy importante! Sorry about that, normally I take in everything you say verbatim and commit it to memory immediately!

I just got back from Dunkins, I really wanted a donut but I didn't get one because of this convo. Instead I got an iced coffee with Splenda. Yep, artificial sweetener, I hope its not too bad for me! It saves me about 100 calories though and all of that lovely granular sugar that sinks to the bottom! It tastes almost exactly the same though.

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I've probably said it too, but it is very important! Muy importante! Sorry about that, normally I take in everything you say verbatim and commit it to memory immediately!

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I just got back from Dunkins, I really wanted a donut but I didn't get one because of this convo. Instead I got an iced coffee with Splenda. Yep, artificial sweetner, I hope its not too bad for me! It saves me about 100 calories though and all of that lovely granular sugar that sinks to the bottom! It tastes almost exactly the same though.

Hey, that's really good! It's my pig week. So then I'm riding my bike all the way to earthjustice and home instead of taking BART.
I use fake sugar when I get coffee, too, even though I shouldn't. But if I put real sugar and cream in my coffee, the coffee makes me tired. And that's really the opposite of what you want from coffee.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by amber

...Hey, that's really good! It's my pig week. So then I'm riding my bike all the way to earthjustice and home instead of taking BART.
I use fake sugar when I get coffee, too, even though I shouldn't. But if I put real sugar and cream in my coffee, the coffee makes me tired. And that's really the opposite of what you want from coffee.

Yeah, you get the boost for like 45 minutes and then you're pooped! I figured a few packets here and there won't kill me. While counting calories those few sugars really add up! Like 100 calories per day which, after 35 days, could be a pound lost!

I've been counting during the week and taking weekends off but still watching it fairly well. I'm going to add the weekends though soon. Tonight I kick my ass at the gym. I'm going up 5 lbs on a couple of my leg weights.

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Yeah, you get the boost for like 45 minutes and then you're pooped! I figured a few packets here and there won't kill me. While counting calories those few sugars really add up! Like 100 calories per day which, after 35 days, could be a pound lost!

I've been counting during the week and taking weekends off but still watching it fairly well. I'm going to add the weekends though soon. Tonight I kick my ass at the gym. I'm going up 5 lbs on a couple of my leg weights.

Hey, I never thought of it in such small amounts, that's a good idea. (the 35 day, 100 calories thing).

You have leg weights? Are they making those calves bigger? My legs are weights. That's really good, suze. It's been raining here for 3 weeks straight, and so I had to start jumping rope, which I did Saturday, and my calves are still mega sore. I'm still at that lowest weight, though, which is awesome.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by amber

Hey, I never thought of it in such small amounts, that's a good idea. (the 35 day, 100 calories thing).

You have leg weights? Are they making those calves bigger? My legs are weights. That's really good, suze. It's been raining here for 3 weeks straight, and so I had to start jumping rope, which I did Saturday, and my calves are still mega sore. I'm still at that lowest weight, though, which is awesome.

According to Calorie King I can have about 1350 calories a day and still lose weight. If I exercise then I can have more but I try not to have too much more to get an extra gain on the burn. I'm trying to think in gradual terms though so that the weight loss will stick. If I go to hungry then I'll just binge. Raining for 3 weeks?

Maybe I'll add the calf exercise since my gym has the machine. I didn't do legs for a long time because I don't want them to bulk up but I don't think they will and adding some muscle will be really beneficial.

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

According to Calorie King I can have about 1350 calories a day and still lose weight. If I exercise then I can have more but I try not to have too much more to get an extra gain on the burn. I'm trying to think in gradual terms though so that the weight loss will stick. If I go to hungry then I'll just binge. Raining for 3 weeks?

Maybe I'll add the calf exercise since my gym has the machine. I didn't do legs for a long time because I don't want them to bulk up but I don't think they will and adding some muscle will be really beneficial.

Um, yeah, I don't think your legs will look "bulky". I'm suprised you didn't do them, there's a lot of muscle in the legs - you could be burning hella calories! Besides, everyone knows that muscly legs are more shapely and attractive.

1350 - I try to stay in there, too. Between 1200-1500 is usually my goal for the day. You can actually get plenty of food with that. If you eat right. Thank goodness for Boca. And apples. Did you know a cup of broccoli only has 25 calories, but like, 60% of the days vitamin C? And it's so filling. And almost every veggie and fruit is like that.
Sounds like you're doing good, Suze!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by amber

Um, yeah, I don't think your legs will look "bulky". I'm suprised you didn't do them, there's a lot of muscle in the legs - you could be burning hella calories! Besides, everyone knows that muscly legs are more shapely and attractive.

1350 - I try to stay in there, too. Between 1200-1500 is usually my goal for the day. You can actually get plenty of food with that. If you eat right. Thank goodness for Boca. And apples. Did you know a cup of broccoli only has 25 calories, but like, 60% of the days vitamin C? And it's so filling. And almost every veggie and fruit is like that.
Sounds like you're doing good, Suze!

Well, I read somewhere that pair shaped women should only do upper body strength training to help balance the body out. However, I've since decided the guy who said that must've been a jackass. Plus, adding muscle reduces the look of cellulite. Also, it does look good, you're right, my legs already look way better after a couple of months.

I do get plenty of food in, yes. I still do not eat enough fruits and veggies though, that always seems to be a battle for me for some reason. I love them too, so that it isn't it at all! No I didn't realize broccoli had that much vitamin C, cool!

Counting has really helped with my discipline. Last night I was at my limit and got kind of hungry before bed time but just sucked it up and went to bed. I lived through it! I feel more in control and that makes me feel more confident too.

Sounds like you are also doing well, Amber!

[jannieC]

I got weighed last night (heh) and just wanted to announce I've lost another 2 lbs. this past week. My total loss is 6.2 with 9 more to go. I'm back in the 130's (barely- 139.2), so I'm pretty happy. I'm munching on a Fuji apple right now-- it's de-lish.

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Well, I read somewhere that pair shaped women should only do upper body strength training to help balance the body out. However, I've since decided the guy who said that must've been a jackass. Plus, adding muscle reduces the look of cellulite. Also, it does look good, you're right, my legs already look way better after a couple of months.

I do get plenty of food in, yes. I still do not eat enough fruits and veggies though, that always seems to be a battle for me for some reason. I love them too, so that it isn't it at all! No I didn't realize broccoli had that much vitamin C, cool!

Counting has really helped with my discipline. Last night I was at my limit and got kind of hungry before bed time but just sucked it up and went to bed. I lived through it! I feel more in control and that makes me feel more confident too.

Sounds like you are also doing well, Amber!

Yeah, you can just do lighter weights to steer clear of bulk, too.
I find counting really helpful as well.
I, however, did have that snack last night.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by jannieC

I got weighed last night (heh) and just wanted to announce I've lost another 2 lbs. this past week. My total loss is 6.2 with 9 more to go. I'm back in the 130's (barely- 139.2), so I'm pretty happy. I'm munching on a Fuji apple right now-- it's de-lish.

Wow, that's great! If I weighed that I would be really happy. Well I think I would anyway. Props to you!

[kak125]

Hello everyone.

I am trying to eat really well but I find it hard to only eat about 1400 calories per day. At least that is what I was told to eat to lose weight. I think my problem is the fact that I am always hungry. I will eat and then I will be full but it only lasts for about a half hour and then I am hungry again. I usually allow myself snacks such as yogurt or some pretzels but for some reason that actually makes me even hungrier. LOL! So how do all of you do it? I need some tips to stop eating so much. I think the problem to is that I sit at a computer all day at work and for some reason it makes me want to eat all the darn time.
I will give you some background info about me. I weight about 132-134 and I am about 5 5. I have a fairly athletic build but my main problem is cellulite. I am only 28 and I work out about 4-5 days a week and have been for about 14years now but I cant get rid of this darn cellulite. Its upsetting because I want to wear shorts in the summer but I am getting dimpling on my upper and lower thighs which makes it hard to wear shorts unless they are down to my knees. I lift weights and do either the treadmill or elliptical so I am not sure what else to do. Does anybody here have any ideas? I have no problem being the same weight forever because I look thin in my clothes its just the cellulite that scares me.
I was going to get endermologie but I hate to pay a ton of money if it doesnt work.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by kak125

Hello everyone.

I am trying to eat really well but I find it hard to only eat about 1400 calories per day. At least that is what I was told to eat to lose weight. I think my problem is the fact that I am always hungry. I will eat and then I will be full but it only lasts for about a half hour and then I am hungry again. I usually allow myself snacks such as yogurt or some pretzels but for some reason that actually makes me even hungrier. LOL! So how do all of you do it? I need some tips to stop eating so much. I think the problem to is that I sit at a computer all day at work and for some reason it makes me want to eat all the darn time.
I will give you some background info about me. I weight about 132-134 and I am about 5 5. I have a fairly athletic build but my main problem is cellulite. I am only 28 and I work out about 4-5 days a week and have been for about 14years now but I cant get rid of this darn cellulite. Its upsetting because I want to wear shorts in the summer but I am getting dimpling on my upper and lower thighs which makes it hard to wear shorts unless they are down to my knees. I lift weights and do either the treadmill or elliptical so I am not sure what else to do. Does anybody here have any ideas? I have no problem being the same weight forever because I look thin in my clothes its just the cellulite that scares me.
I was going to get endermologie but I hate to pay a ton of money if it doesnt work.

First of all, you don't need to lose weight at 132 and 5'5", actually, I think that's within the correct weight range for someone of your height--not too skinny and definitely not fat. About the cellulite--I don't know! I think sometimes you can be thin and still not get rid of it, it could be genetic, who knows? Unfortunately we can't all look airbrushed just from working out . Anyone else have any suggestions?

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

First of all, you don't need to lose weight at 132 and 5'5", actually, I think that's within the correct weight range for someone of your height--not too skinny and definitely not fat. About the cellulite--I don't know! I think sometimes you can be thin and still not get rid of it, it could be genetic, who knows? Unfortunately we can't all look airbrushed just from working out . Anyone else have any suggestions?

Self tanner helps camouflage it. 90% of women have it, we try to live with it as best we can. I don't know if anything works for it yet but lord knows the beauty industry tries to sell you crap. I think Dove came out with a cellulite reducing cream that won't break the bank if you want to try it.

Also, to fight hunger, pretzels won't do it because they have a high glycemic index due to all that white flower. Neither will yogurt since it is loaded with sugar, unless you are eating the sugar free variety in which case that should help.

But I hear ya sista, I am always hungry! I would love to get down to your weight though. I carry about 15 more lbs than people would expect and never tell anyone my weight. Would you believe that my frikkin gym has the scale in the middle of everything? Ugh!

Nuts are also a good snack to satisfy and stave off hunger, you've just got to watch portions because they are not low-cal!