How goes the diet?

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

OUCH

If the WA does not work out, check with your doctor, but I know of people who have back problems who can tolerate the stationary bike that is in more or a reclined position than the upright ones. I believe Lifecycle makes one and they usually are in most gyms. So, that may help.

I suffer from a bad lower back as well and when it goes, that's it for me

I did 45 min. on the Stairmaster tonight and then did about 30 minutes of weights (chest and tri's) -- So, hope springs eternal!

I ate:

Kashi cereal (13g 's of protein per serving) for breakfast

A protein shake for mid morning snack

Pasta and light sauce for lunch (carbs I know, but I did not want to throw it away )

A handful of raw almonds for the mid day snak

Nine eggs whites and big thing of fresh broccoli for dinner.
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Tommorow, it's the same dinner, but I switch up the snacks (Protein bars or a grilled chicken breast) and chicken and brocoli for lunch.

Hats and horns isn't it

I will have a talk with my doctor- I'm being referred to a neurologist this month- we'll see how it goes.

Great job on the food- a little carb never killed anyone. Did you season the broccoli at all?

[strandinthewind]

^^^

No, I just put it in the mic. for about a minute or so and with a little water in the bowl. I do like a little salt on it though. But, not right now.

I also love carrots. They are a little more fattening, but, ya gotta live and they are natrual food, etc., as opposed to some processed fodder.

[skcin]

I still eat carbs. I just make sure to balance them out with more protein than I used to eat. The Kashi is truly a Godsend, it's good AND loads you up with protein & fiber. Plus I switched to whole wheat pasta a while back & I love it. Ronzoni healthy harvest is very good.

I feel for you with your back issues, Jannie. I go back to the neurosurgeon Monday for a follow up - here's hoping he doesn't want to cut my neck open.

[HejiraNYC]

I read an article in the NY Times yesterday about the "Skinny Bitch" books. I had never heard about them, but they sound like a fun read- and they debunk those MYTHS about low-fat and low-carb diets. (Yes, I think they are myths). They are militantly in-your-face vegan points of view, but they seem to provide some brutally pragmatic advice about nutrition, the politics of diet and, of course, the meat industry. I'm not on any diet, nor do I need to lose weight, but I may pick these up just as a fun, informative read.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/02/dining/02skin.html

[strandinthewind]

^^^

When I say the word "diet" - I am talking about a way of eating, not some plan in a book, though my diet may mirror some plans at some point in them. A good example of a way of eating for life is Weight Watchers. Their plan is wonderful and you do not give up any food groups. Remember, if you deny your body all food containing fat for two weeks, when your body gets a source of fat, it is going to horde it because it thinks it may never get it again.

In the end, carbs (the bad ones) cause people to store fat. So, if you are conscious of that, you can lose weight and/or prevent your body from sttoring fat.

In the end, the four most important things to remember are:

1. Portion control. If you want fried chicken, eat one breast, not five.

2. Eat regularly - five or six small meals a day is best.

3. Exercise - if you can't get to the gym, do some push ups at home and take a long walk.

4. Use common sense when eating. Make desert or your favorite fattening foods a treat/reward instead of every meal.

If you do those things everyday, you likely will not be a fat a$$

If you want to build muscle, get abs, etc. Age, determination, and a work out program will need to be considered.

[David]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

^^^

No, I just put it in the mic. for about a minute or so and with a little water in the bowl. I do like a little salt on it though. But, not right now.

For dinner, I had two huge fatburgers with bacon & "cheese" plus fries & ketchup & a large chocolate shake with whipped cream.

(buuurp)

[skcin]

Bingo, Strand. Weight Watchers taught me how to eat more healthfully. I no longer need to count points, I just automatically know how to balance my meals. It becomes second nature.

I would also like to add to your guide:

If you ate a ham & cheese omelette for breakfast with hash browns, toast & butter, you probably shouldn't eat fast food for lunch that day or fettucine alfredo that night.

EDIT: I hope David did not have an omelette that morning.

[David]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

If you want to build muscle, get abs, etc. Age, determination, and a work out program will need to be considered.

And don't do what so many people do at the gym. I call them The Perambulators. You see them walking this way, walking back that way, slowly strolling every which way. But you never seem them A) using any exercise equipment, or B) sweating. They just seem to be people-watching, but hiding it by strolling around for two hours. It's funny to watch them because they're trying to look as if they were on their way to the cardio area or the free weights area or the abs torture area, but you NEVER see them actually using any of that equipment. Occasionally, they stop to chat with someone. They just keep strolling & meandering & perambulating. What ****tards!

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by David

For dinner, I had two huge fatburgers with bacon & "cheese" plus fries & ketchup & a large chocolate shake with whipped cream.

(buuurp)

I am envious!!!!

Did you have Hayden playing during this?

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by David

And don't do what so many people do at the gym. I call them The Perambulators. You see them walking this way, walking back that way, slowly strolling every which way. But you never seem them A) using any exercise equipment, or B) sweating. They just seem to be people-watching, but hiding it by strolling around for two hours. It's funny to watch them because they're trying to look as if they were on their way to the cardio area or the free weights area or the abs torture area, but you NEVER see them actually using any of that equipment. Occasionally, they stop to chat with someone. They just keep strolling & meandering & perambulating. What ****tards!

^^^
They drive me crazy, which is a short trip!

The worst, IMO, are the freaks who sit on a machine or bench for 30 MOTHER FUKCING MINUTES and do not let anyone work in. Wrath usually incurs at that point.

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by David

And don't do what so many people do at the gym. I call them The Perambulators. You see them walking this way, walking back that way, slowly strolling every which way. But you never seem them A) using any exercise equipment, or B) sweating. They just seem to be people-watching, but hiding it by strolling around for two hours. It's funny to watch them because they're trying to look as if they were on their way to the cardio area or the free weights area or the abs torture area, but you NEVER see them actually using any of that equipment. Occasionally, they stop to chat with someone. They just keep strolling & meandering & perambulating. What ****tards!

The gym bunnies, yes they are everywhere.

One of my pet peeves is when you are using a piece of equipment, and invariably there is some girl on the floor next to you stretching. But not just any kind of stretching- invariably it involves lots of bending over, legs wide open in the air, thrusting, etc. You know, stuff that she could have easily been doing in the privacy of her own goddamn home. And of course she is checking everyone out to see how much attention she gets with her hey-nanny-nanny wide open for all to see. And of course, standing right next to her, I automatically feel like I have to do anything I can to prevent my head from even turning in her direction because 1) there are some things I just do not want to look at, 2) I don't want to give her the satisfaction of thinking that I may have been looking and 2) I don't want to come off as some kind of perv. And most laughably, in this part of the city, let's just say that there probably weren't too many other guys at the gym interested in her display either.

[strandinthewind]

^^^

You need to take your slightly faded, chartreuse spandex bike shorts, headband and tank top out of Chelsea, hop on the B or C, and head up to the Harlem Y at 180 West 135th Street

[sara1998]

Christ. It is the new year, and I said I was going to start again. If I can lose30 lbs and keep it off, I can lose another 30.

I need to buy stuff to snack on while at work. Then, I'll be doing fine. I did weight watchers the last time, and it's brilliant! So, I plan to do the same thing I did last time. I know I can do this...

[skcin]

^ Goddamn right you can!

[darklinensuit]

I am one of those (annoying) people who could always eat whatever I wanted. I've finally reached the point where I can't get away with it any longer. Not sure if it's mainly genetics, aging, or (as I'm inclined to think) the fact that I work out a lot less often & (like almost everyone else around here) drive more frequently than walk. I'm not in bad shape (As they say, it's a lot easier to keep muscle once it's there than it should be, in all fairness), but I'm concerned about things like heart health. I'm definitely making changes when it comes to working up a sweat.
Good luck to those on strict diets. Not easy.

- Jake