Dieting...

[Pico and ME]

I CAN diet, but I cannot make my own plan. Its not just about time, its about talent, and planning meals is something I sorely lack talent for. Add in trying to make them healthy? Not gonna happen. If I could do that, I wouldn't be asking for diet plans now would I?

Go to the library and take out some diet books. They all have diet plans, and most of them kind of follow the same formula nowadays. My favorite was the Zone and 'Mastering the Zone' gives excellent ideas for healthy meals and snacks.

ETA - the Zone can be really intimidating because it divides portions into blocks, like the way weight watchers does points, sort of. Just KISS and only pay attention to the food choices. If you have the time, though, you can really learn a lot about how what you eat affects your insulin levels, metabolism and moods. Its a great education.

[morethanpretty]

Thanks Pico. Its goin on the list.

[morethanpretty]

Sorry if I came off as a bit snappy monsta (I made your name gansta like you) and pico. I re-read it and that was probably more harsh sounding than I meant.

[monster]

Originally Posted by morethanpretty

Sorry if I came off as a bit snappy monsta (I made your name gansta like you) and pico. I re-read it and that was probably more harsh sounding than I meant.

yer ok, if I didn't get it I wouldna posted. After a more healthy eating day than most ........I am again stuck into the beer. but it is the lower cal Bud Select.....

[ZenGum]

Exercise? More .

Had to be said. Move along.

Serious point. Avoid "Diet" cola drinks with artificial sweeteners. That shit screws with your brain's hunger control centre, and sabotages your body's ability to feel full.

Question: don't you get meal breaks at work? 10 hours straight? Even in Japan the maximum without a break is 6, and in Orrrstra-ya it is 5.

[morethanpretty]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Exercise? More .

Had to be said. Move along.

Serious point. Avoid "Diet" cola drinks with artificial sweeteners. That shit screws with your brain's hunger control centre, and sabotages your body's ability to feel full.

Question: don't you get meal breaks at work? 10 hours straight? Even in Japan the maximum without a break is 6, and in Orrrstra-ya it is 5.

The women in my family mostly can't stomach artificial sweeteners. I just can't stand the taste, my sis and mom will get physically ill. I try to stay away from them for the exact reasons you stated.

[Pico and ME]

but it is the lower cal Bud Select

I finally got my husband to switch....its MGD 64 now...

MPT - no problem, hon.

[Tulip]

Blah, I'm always late to a thread. Well, most of what I wanted to say has already been said. Now, as for exercising, I was offering you exercise DVDs. If it's tough for you to go outside, then do it inside. I do that all the time. I'm not sure what would be good for a messed up knee though. You know, if you want to do something about your weight and health, you just gotta get down and do it. I know how you feel though. I hated exercising. Heck, I still have to MAKE myself exercise. Let me come back with a list of what I have and you ask your doctor what you can do with that knee of yours. As for diet, heck, I definitely know what you mean. I have so self-control nor discipline. Do you know what I eat when I'm serious about losing weight? A quasi Atkins. I said quasi cuz it's not true Atkins, but I say I'm on Atkins so I'd restrict my diet. I cut all junk food -- candy, cookies, chips, etc. No fast food, no bread, pasta, rice, etc. I eat lean chicken, beef, pork with lots of salad! Here's the cheat: I eat spring roll and all sorts of rolls. Do you know what a Vietnamese spring roll is? Look it up so I won't have to type too much. Okay, I'm gonna write more later cuz I'm getting lazy now.

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by Tulip

I cut all junk food -- candy, cookies, chips, etc. No fast food, no bread, pasta, rice, etc. I eat lean chicken, beef, pork with lots of salad! Here's the cheat: I eat spring roll and all sorts of rolls. Do you know what a Vietnamese spring roll is? Look it up so I won't have to type too much.

If you want another word for the diet you're eating, it's gluten-free. Rice is allowed.

[Pico and ME]

Artificial sweeteners --->

[Tulip]

MTP: If you don't mind letting us know your schedule, I think someone would be able to give more realistic suggestions to your needs. Nothing specific, just a general idea so we would know when you're busy and when you can make time to exercise and how you could incorporate the diet into your hectic lifestyle. You just sound busy to me. Work and school is hectic. If you've already figured a way that may work for you already, then nevermind.

[Pooka]

OK MTP... I don't recommend HCG unless you are hardcore about it and it doesn't sound like you would be able to dedicate yourself as needed. I lost 55lbs and have kept 50lbs of it off... I haven't dieted since November. I still feel like I could stand to lose another 40 lbs or so, but I am going to do it without a diet. I contemplated doing another round, but I loss muscle as well as fat and HAIR (which freaked me out). The main reason however, is I decided I don’t want my daughter to see me dieting anymore. I do not want her to develop food issues.
I took a fitness class this semester at our area community college which requires me to work out for 1hr and 20 mins twice a week. I knew if there was a grade involved I would stick with it. I am a binger and haven’t been great about controlling my intake, but I have to give myself some credit for at least balancing it with physical exertion. I am making an effort to only have carbs that are low glycemic, high fiber etc. I literally ridded the house of any white sugar, flour etc. I do not buy processed foods… not even yogurt or flour… I make my own. I try to eat 60% raw at every meal… including breakfast. If I do not think I will have time to eat I bring a protein shake with me into which I add berries, mint, and spinach. Or as Limey suggests I bring veggies and fruit chopped up to snack on. Raw food is the original fast food.
Don’t get me wrong I pig out from time to time, but not in my home… which helps me limit that behavior.
I am trying to pick my P90X up again… if you would like to make a copy PM me or Flint. Here is my favorite workout… it requires no gym and it will kick your ass.

CIRCUIT TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the following calisthenics in the order written and with LITTLE or NO REST in between laps / exercises.

• 3 Laps
• Push-ups (exercise 1)
• 2 Laps
• Crunches (exercise 2)
• 2 Laps
• Squats (exercise 3)
• 2 Laps
• Cross Crunches (exercise 4)
• 2 Laps
• Lunges (exercise 5)
• 2 Laps
• Push-ups (exercise 1 again)
• 2 Laps
• Crunches (exercise 2 again)
• 2 Laps
• Squats (exercise 3 again)
• 2 Laps
• Cross Crunches (exercise 4 again)
• 2 Laps
• Lunges (exercise 5 again)
• 3 Laps

[Pooka]

You do 20 reps of each exercise... sorry I didn't mention above

[Stormieweather]

Laps?

Track or ?

[ZenGum]

Originally Posted by Stormieweather

Laps?

Track or ?

Dances.