Eating Right and Exercising May 08 - Page 2

CarrieMN · 05-10-2008, 12:28 AM

Just marking my spot!

I have been exercising again, which I am really happy about!

So far this month I have managed to do something everyday... I just hope I keep it up!

On the downside, I have been eating terrible. I am attempting to stop drinking diet soda & caffeine, so I end up eating something else not good for me!

Rayette - Your pictures are wonderful! It is great that so much of your family was able to get together! I have a big family too, so that is impressive! LOL!

sinnie · 05-10-2008, 12:33 AM

Well I got 30 minutes of walking in tonight. I wanted to do more but time has gotten away from me.

Carrie I know how hard it is to give up soda and caffeine. I was kind of lucky because I quit cold turkey when they upped my metformin to 2000mg. All sodas started tasting like rust in my mouth (probably from the metallic taste side effect.)
I started using the Crystal Light To go packets. They're kind of pricey, but in the end, cheaper then a 12pk of coke. I think you can get 12 or 14 for $3.99 and put it in your water. It's 5 calories and it uses Splenda, which I usually don't like artificial sweeteners but I like this stuff.
I love the peach tea and fruit punch ones and it is a welcome change from drinking plain water all the time as much as I love that.

Sarahsue · 05-10-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sbcwpcos

Sarah-Wow, it sounds like your injury is a little more severe! I hope that you can get this over with soon and your recovery is good! I didn't have mine replaced just flipped back and trimmed a little. I am still having some problems when I sleep...but I think it's just me! hehe!
Wish you the best!

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Originally Posted by carolemom3

Sarah - hang in there. Sounds like there's not much you can do about the doc. At least you're not eating your frustration away!

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Originally Posted by aleutianrunner

Sarah-bummer on your appointment, seem like you keep having problems with them keeping your apts. on time.

Ladies thanks so much for your support. I usually don't complain so much, but after 4 1/2 months, I just want everything to be fixed, so I can feel normal again. It doesn't help that I had the tingling feet for 3 months before I hurt my knee, and I went off my Paxil in that same time period! Carole, you are right, at least I am not eating way my frustrations. And the other good thing is that since I haven't had to do anything for the last two weeks, I wasn't rushed in the morning and I have been eating a good breakfast.

aleutianrunner · 05-11-2008, 04:53 AM

Thought I would throw in a Denise Austin Recipe. Well today was our annual clean up day so DH and I went outside and picked up trash. I worked up a sweat, cleaned around my house and got my workout in. New week tomorrow, gotta get the food right this week. AF barged in early this AM and I woke up about 4ish with cramps galore.

Welcome back Carrie!

Sarah-Sorry things are so frustrating. Stick with us, so we can help you through.

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Pork Tenderloin and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Makes 4 servings
Packed with good carbs and vitamins, broccoli is the nutritional hero in this appetizing stir-fry. For the freshest broccoli, look for crisp stalks and tightly closed heads. We often only use the florets, but the stalks shouldn't be discarded. Pare off the tough skin with a small knife and slice them thin. Steam or stir-fry the slices in a little olive oil and season with soy sauce or a splash of lemon.
Ingredients:
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, sliced on the diagonal
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
To Make:
With a sharp knife, cut the pork into 1 1/2" x 1/4" strips and place in a bowl. Add the soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch; toss to combine.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, carrot, and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove to a plate. Add the ginger and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the pork and cook for 4 minutes, or until the pork is no longer pink. Add the broccoli mixture to the pan and toss for 1 minute. Add the orange juice and hoisin sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring to coat, until the mixture thickens slightly. Per serving: 267 calories, 16 g carbohydrates, 26 g protein, 10 g total fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 3 g dietary fiber, 580 mg sodium

Sarahsue · 05-11-2008, 02:23 PM

I lost two pounds since my last weigh in. Of course, that was two weeks ago. I didn't weigh in last week because of my surgery. However, I am really impressed with my 2 pound loss since I haven't done anything in the last two weeks. Before I weighed in, I was thinking that I would be happy if I didn't gain more than a pound or two.

I go to the doctor tomorrow (fingers crossed). I just want to know what the doctor has to say about my meniscus. I am not sure if I even have one in my left knee anymore. I also want to start physical therapy. Not doing anything is really not good for my mental health! I have been having anxiety attacks and bouts of depression, which I generally don't have when I am more active.

Well, I hope everybody has a happy and healthy week. I will check in again tomorrow and hopefully I will have some news from the doctor.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

sinnie · 05-11-2008, 03:59 PM

Congrats on the weight loss Sarah, I hope your Dr. visit goes well!

I was happy to maintain my weight last week, because I didn't eat all that great. But I have gotten into the habit of walking 1-2 miles each night with my husband and am loving it as long as it's been cool enough.

carolemom3 · 05-11-2008, 05:39 PM

Walked yesterday a couple of times. Today it's been raining all day. Ending the week at 180/200. Just not in the mood to walk and get wet. Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Tera · 05-12-2008, 02:09 AM

Hello Ladies! I'd love to join your group. I started eating better and am buying a Gold's Gym Power Spin 230 Recumbent Bike on thursday so I'll be exercising everyday once I get that. I eat oatmeal for breakfast with fruit, I eat salad for lunch everyday. I don't eat junk food, so I will hopefully start losing lots of weight once I start exercising everyday.

Good Luck to you all!

aleutianrunner · 05-12-2008, 11:50 PM

Welcome Tera!!!

Carole-You have been so consistant on exercising WTG!!!!

Sarah-Congrats on the WL!!!

Sinnie-I wish warmth was my reason for not exercising

It was snowing yesterday morning when I woke up.

Well I have been such a slacker on the boards lately. I have challenged myself to get up each morning and go for a 2mile jog with my co-worker whom I workout with after school each day. I need someone who is depending on me so I can stay on track too. Does that make sense? So I will be jogging and doing my Jillian Dvd's each day. I hope to have a loss this week. I weighed this AM 213# gained 3 on vacation.

carolemom3 · 05-13-2008, 10:48 AM

Hi there! Well, I am turning 45 in 4 more days - ugh! I'm feeling old all of a sudden. And, I just received an email from my sister and she and her husband are coming to visit July 9th so that means I MUST get my act together and start eating right. So, yesterday I bought the new South Beach diet book and I've decided I will begin on Monday. South Beach is the eating plan that I lost my 20+ pounds with a couple of years ago. I have 6 days to get myself in a mental state where I'm ready to commit myself to eating healthier. I'm definitely not there right now. If I start on Monday, I will have 53 days to lose at least 10+ pounds. Considering I haven't been able to lose more than a pound or two during the last year, this sounds like a very lofty goal. Oh gosh, I'm kind of freaking my self out.

On a more positive note - dh and I walked together last night for 45 minutes, so I've started the week off right - 45/200.

Welcome Tera!

sinnie · 05-13-2008, 11:03 AM

yay! the scale moved down 1.5lbs this morning. I'm hoping it stays down and/or keeps moving for my Friday weigh in.

Tera · 05-13-2008, 11:57 AM

Thank you everyone who welcomed me. Good Luck Carole! I know you can do it

Congrats Jinnie!

Hope you all have a Great Tuesday!

drp2008 · 05-13-2008, 06:51 PM

I'm new to this board, but love it so far. When I first went to the dr for this 8 yrs ago, 27 now, they just said it's hard to lose weight, you get excess hair, off on your cycles, but bc will help.
I gained weight from Mircette and Yaz. The more I tried to diet, the more I gained. I gained over 100 lbs in the past four years. Thanks to this site, I learned about Metformin. After waiting 8mos, you know, for insurance, I was able to get my doc to give me the Metformin. I'm doing low carb, cuz that seems to work the best. I just started everything today, even walked 30 mins on my lunch break.
My doc suggested for me to go see an endocrinologist, which costs a lot of money, that would be out of my own pocket. I want to try the metformin and low carb, and excercise to reduce my weight and see if that helps.
All of my doctors said that my conditions would improve "IF" I lost weight. I'm doing that now, with some help. What do yall think? Should I wait? I have no real "gotta go" problems. Just typical PCOS stuff. Any advice? I would love to hear from yall! Thanks!

sinnie · 05-13-2008, 07:19 PM

drp, yes it is possible that some of your symptoms will get better or even go away with weight loss, but some still have the same issues after losing weight. It's different for everyone.
Also yeah, metformin, low carb and exercise should get you to lose weight.
I watch my calories, fats, carbs, sodium and try to keep them on the lower side. I see the best results for me when I stick to around 150-180g of carbs a day.
I try to get as much protein and fiber as I can.

aleutianrunner · 05-13-2008, 10:47 PM

drp-Welcome-Sinnie is right losing weight will help some of the symptoms. They won't disappear, but you should feel some body changes.

Carole-You can do it!!! Have you tried adding little spurts of jogs in your walks? I know that when I do short blasts of raising my heart rate I seem to lose more weight and if I jog regularly I start losing quickly. Just a thought.

Sinnie-Congrats on the weight loss.

Exercise goal-95/200. I got up this am and went for a 35min walk/jog and then did my jillian dvds after work. My goal this month is to lose 5#'s before I have to go to Anchorage for a week of work.