Food n Fitness Thread #9837483

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by skcin

Yup, that's me. Gangsta to da core, yo. Not as gangsta as Carrie, though - my favorite white rapping lesbian from Ohio of all time.

thank you, thank you. although i think yelling the words to "fukc the police" in the middle of east cleveland late at night really speaks to my retardation, not level of gangsta-ness.

And be careful what you say about her being hot, Carrie. Not only will she get more full of herself, she's sure to think you want to sleep with her.

oh right. i take it all back!

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by skcin

You whore! I mean......that's awesome! You rock!

Originally Posted by skcin

And be careful what you say about her being hot, Carrie. Not only will she get more full of herself, she's sure to think you want to sleep with her.

I couldn't possibly get more full of myself

Originally Posted by skcin

No, theory not blown. Your metabolism is burning calories much faster, and with the increased activity, it's a win-win situation. You can eat a bit more and still lose weight!

Yeah, your right! I forgot about that Thanks Nurse Paula

[goldustsongbird]

Originally Posted by skcin

I know. Perhaps she should check the conversion rate. Maybe her scale weighs her in toonies instead of kilos or pounds.


And thanks for thinking of my fat ass & my cheap soul at the same time.

Originally Posted by carrie721

lisa - is there a switch on the side that says "toonies/pounds"? try moving it over to "pounds." might help!

Okay - guilty as charged. It was because of all of the Tim Horton's giftcards in my pockets. Took 'em out, dropped five pounds.

[JazmenFlowers]

lost 3 lbs this week. I have 12ish lbs to go to be at my goal.

[skcin]

^ I'll bet if you took all those loonies out of your pockets, you'd drop another 10.


OK, kids, I have big news. Well, big new for nobody but me, but you know I love posting earth shattering information - I lost 3 pounds this past week! That puts me at just over 10 pounds total loss. I guess I should credit Theresa with giving me tips to get over the plateau, but I'd rather take all the credit myself.

Really, though, just paying extra attention to my eating (logging my meals has been a lifesaver), cardio for 30-45 min at least 5 days a week, resistance/weight/core exercises at least 3 days a week.... it's really paying off. And! I had a birthday party to go to last Saturday, plus we went out to dinner last night. I just watched my points, used the flex points wisely (OK, not really wisely, I blew most of them at the party, whatever,) made sure I earned activity points, and made sensible choices at the restaurant. I am thrilled.

Finally, I went & bought Dance Dance Revolution. Tried it last night - so.much.FUN! It's not always easy, and it will take me a while to get better at it, but it's definitely a good workout, something different so I don't get bored. Mark tried it too - neither one of us has much rhythm, I can tell you that much.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

lost 3 lbs this week. I have 12ish lbs to go to be at my goal.

woohoo!

Originally Posted by skcin

^ I'll bet if you took all those loonies out of your pockets, you'd drop another 10.


OK, kids, I have big news. Well, big new for nobody but me, etc., etc.

sweet! all good news. good for you!

[sparky]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

lost 3 lbs this week. I have 12ish lbs to go to be at my goal.

Hot beyotch! Congrats. Sparky needs a week like that. I had 3 dates last week. I think 3 pounds would have been better.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

lost 3 lbs this week. I have 12ish lbs to go to be at my goal.

I missed this post, I was too busy making fun of Lisa. Good for you, honey. We're like two peas in a pod this week.

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by skcin

^
I lost 3 pounds this past week!

Way to go!!!

Originally Posted by skcin

I guess I should credit Theresa with giving me tips to get over the plateau,

Originally Posted by skcin

used the flex points wisely

Do you mean the WEEKLY ALLOWANCE Points (the 35 extra per week)? It's called the FLEX Plan. I guess you could call the "daily 22 points" Flex points but those extra are "Weekly Allowance Points".

[skcin]

^ Hey! I'm not a paying WW member, so I can call their points anything I damn well please.

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by skcin

^ Hey! I'm not a paying WW member, so I can call their points anything I damn well please.

ok. I'm just trying to follow ya. I don't know if your just confusing the name's or the actual points Just trying to help

[skcin]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

ok. I'm just trying to follow ya. I don't know if your just confusing the name's or the actual points Just trying to help

Jeez, Theresa, I know you're Canadian, but it shouldn't be this hard to communicate.

Yes, I call those weekly points to be distributed however I choose my "flex points." It's a hell of a lot shorter than saying "weekly allowance" points. And it sounds way cooler.

BTW - This actually proved my theory that I probably wasn't really eating quite enough. If I evenly disperse my "flex" points throughout the week, that would give me 27 total points per day (22 daily, plus 5 flex points.) I haven't actually been doing that, my total varies from day to day, but still. I was previously limiting myself to 25 & under each day & did not give myself any activity allowance - so on days that I would do 45 minutes of intense cardio, I was still only eating 25 points or less (when I could have been eating at least 27.)

Old way: 175 points per week max
New way: 189 points per week max (not including activity points in exchange for exercise.)

[bikerchic]

^ Yes. But remember, you don't HAVE to use them. The less you use, the more you lose. They're really only for, if you're still hungry after using all your daily points or for a special occasion .

[skcin]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

^ Yes. But remember, you don't HAVE to use them. The less you use, the more you lose. They're really only for, if you're still hungry after using all your daily points or for a special occasion .

Yes, mom. I know.

[amber]

Meh, why not? Hope this isn't too advanced for any of you. Actually, you all seem to be doing really well, congratulations, I just thought this was interesting. If you ignore the parts you don't know about, and the yoga parts if you don't do yoga, the herb parts are cool. I know about the parts, and I do yoga, so the whole thing is cool, too. Although right this minute I'm going to stop reading articles and actually do some yoga. I, myself, had a weight challenge situation recently, so I might try some herb support. Maybe. It was only a couple pounds worth, no need to panic or anything. I might also just go back to getting off my fat ass and stop being a pig. We'll see.

You guys might be interested to find out if you are Kapha, Pitta, or Vata. There's quiz thingies out there, google wise. You bigger slower more relaxed "girls" probably have more Kapha. I'm pretty balanced, but a bit more Pitta. The waify cool airy types have more Vata.

I feel like it is easier for me to lose weight than some of you guys, except Theresa, so I get a bit complacent. Also, sometimes, I say nanny nanny. Wait, that's only in my head. Sorry. Just teasing, I'm really thrilled that you all are doing so well. Even Sparky, who is doing so well with his three dates. I want three dates just as much as I want to lose weight, right about now.
Although, I wonder, if you have so many dates you must be burning extra calories. Dates are hard. Both kinds. I either feel the burn trying to be charming and interesting for a long time, or feel the burn the other, preferable, way.

Anyhoot...

"...In addition to practicing stronger forms of yoga, you can safely use several herbs in conjunction with your practice to support the process of weight loss. One such class of herbs is known as thermogenics. These herbs induce thermogenesis and increase the conversion of fat into heat. Bitter orange (citrus aurantium), the mature fruit of the green orange, is one of the safest and works by increasing the metabolic rate, generating heat, and stimulating the breakdown of fat (lipolysis). Plus it has none of the unwanted side effects—high blood pressure, insomnia, and nervous agitation—of some of the inferior herbs that have thermogenic properties.

Another herb is Gymnema sylvestre. Its Hindu name, Gurmar, means "sugar destroying," and it has the ability to reduce blood sugar levels and even anaesthetize the sweet-sensing taste buds, thus reducing sweet cravings and appetite. Gymnema sylvestre has great potential for yogis because long-term use results in a higher ratio of muscle mass to body fat due to increased insulin production.

Guggul is highly recommended by Ayurvedic practitioners to purify and rejuvenate the body. Its weight-reducing properties stem from its ability to lower high blood cholesterol and triglycerides through a thyroid-stimulating effect. Similar to myrrh, guggul reduces kapha and many of its undesirable and excessive manifestations within the body and only slightly increases pitta.

Siberian Ginseng has the unique ability to convert fat tissue back into carbohydrate in the blood. This effect is twofold: It reduces fat reserves and provides needed fuel in muscle tissue for both immediate energy and endurance during yoga.

Kaphas often find it difficult to tap into energy reserves during practice. Yet this can be overcome with the gradual loss of extra body fat; muscle mass increases, energy returns, and asanas requiring twisting or reaching around the hips or thighs become easier to do. But keep in mind that these herbs are not magic pills. Their role is to offer support while you focus on a strong and challenging practice, and if you are persistent, the weight will gradually come off."

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/641_1.cfm