Fitness Fridays Health Club #3 - JOIN US!!!

[christa]

Starting a new week, our 3rd week!

Here's a link to:

Fitness Fridays 1
Fitness Fridays 2

I hope that we get more responses this week . . . I'd like to see more updates, more recipes, more active bodies.

I'd like to see more people on PT engaging in a healthy lifestyle!!! I know there's a lot of people lurking & not posting so I'm just hoping that eventually those shy bodies will come forth & join us.

Have a good week everyone!

[christa]

Is cous cous good for you? I just tried some and its actually quite nice if you mix it with some veg, anyway would it be more healthier than a sandwich for work? I'm also swaping white bread for wholemeal so that wont be as bad as white everyday.

Muddy4paws: Not sure if you're aware, but we start a new thread every Monday so the threads aren't a million posts long. Anyway, since you had just posted this in last week's thread, I thought I'd pull it over & answer your question about couscous & whole wheat bread.

First off, isn't couscous a type of pasta? If so, than it's probably just loaded with carbs. If you do eat it, keep it to lunch - so that you can burn those carbs off early!

And DEFINITELY switch from white bread! SAY NO TO WHITE BREAD! White bread is pure sugar. You want to eat 100% whole wheat bread.

Awesome that you've joined us . . . hope to see you often!!!

[Muddy4paws]

Thanks for answering! I guessed that it probably wasnt good for me but I had more veg than cous cous so I will keep it that way, I mostly stick to sandwiches at work because I dont have much time to eat and prepare food there and its just easy I guess! But it will be wholemeal bread with low fat fllings

[christa]

Thanks for answering! I guessed that it probably wasnt good for me but I had more veg than cous cous so I will keep it that way, I mostly stick to sandwiches at work because I dont have much time to eat and prepare food there and its just easy I guess! But it will be wholemeal bread with low fat fllings

Sounds great! I just don't know much about couscous cause I've never had it. We eat sandwichs here - whole wheat bread, deli turkey, spinach lettuce. Have you ever tried making a wrap instead? (kinda gets you away from eating so much bread) Anyway, you can get whole wheat tortillas or even veggie tortillas . . . wrap up ANYTHING and make a super healthy lunch. (they're also really easy to wrap in plastic wrap & take with you to lunch - I used to make them for hubby's lunch all the time!) Anyway, I make mine with whole wheat or a spinach/veggie tortilla (my fav), and then I always use spinach lettuce . . . then whatever we have in the fridge . . . either tuna, turkey, chicken . . . then I sprinkle on some Feta cheese crumbles (love feta!), wrap it up and it makes the yummyiest lunch ever!!! just an idea, LOL!

[Flatcoatluver]

I couldn't post what happend last week since I was on vacation. But I did really good, and was active all last week with a lot of swimming and walking (the view was gorgeus so I wanted to walk a lot) This week I am very busy preparring for the agility trial so I have to get a lot of dog treat cooking and clipping done for Zoey. Luckilly everything is meat so I won't be eating the dog treats . I did really bad yesterday because we made brownies for a family get together. Sunday's are always hard for me. I just got back from the orthodontist (sp), they did some major work on my mouth so it looks like I can only eat soft food for another week. Anybody have any healthy soft food recipes for vegheads?

[Toby's my baby]

I am very proud of myself It was our county fair this past week, and I had horse shows all week. I can't say I ate right (I only got about one meal in a day, which was usually breakfast). But, I didn't eat ANY food at the fair, and I didn't drink any pop. I had water, and real lemonade (you got to watch them sqeeze it and stuff). It wasn't at all a "healthy" week, because I didn't get to eat at all. I wasn't hungry, but I should have tried harder to sqeeze in a few more meals. Joining this thread for me, was not about loosing weight at all, it was about eatting healthier, and exercising. Well, this week, I was on my feet all day, Wed. - Sunday. I only got about 4-5 hours of sleep every day. I was up at 5:30am and didn't even get home until about 12am. I lost about 10lbs in that time, I'm at about 115, and I'm 5'6". Today, I've at 2 meals, but I feel SO full, from not eatting this past week. Just wanted to share with everyone!!

Good luck to everyone for the next week!

[RobiLee]

I'm still hanging around. I know I haven't posted lately but I've been lurking. I'm having a hard time. I had lost 9 pounds but I put 3 of them back on. I'm not giving up though. I woke up late today so I didn't feel like breakfast. For lunch we had chicken breasts w/mozzerella cheese over brown rice and some mixed veggies. I already have a nice salad fixed for my supper tonite. I can't seem to do any exercise. I really need some help in that area. So hard for me to get motivated. I'm just so tired and carrying around so much weight that it just seems so hard to me. I have out of state relatives coming to stay for awhile in Oct. and I haven't seem them for quite some time and I don't want them to see me like this. Alden just bought a motorcycle and I can't even ride on it with him because I'm too heavy. Those are two good incentives to go along with trying to be healthy. I can't believe I'm even talking about this stuff. Its so embarrassing. Thanks for letting me talk.

[Rachel]

It's 2:00 pm and I've been good so far today on what I've had to eat. My eliptical machine broke during my exercises, but (thankfully) we have a three year maintenance contract. NOTE: Always buy the maintenance contract on exercise equipment. They won't be able to fix it until next Monday, but I still have the treadmill and recumbant bike, so no excuses. We are having some awfully hot and humid weather, so my routine was a bit shorter than usual. Maybe I will pick up a bit more this evening.

I've just got to get into the routine of dieting. Christa, I know you don't believe in dieting, but as far as I've concerned, anytime one eats less than one wants to eat....that's a diet. I just have to eat considerably less or the weight just won't come off. For me it is a health issue. I know once I can get into the routine of eating less, it will be easier, but I just haven't been able to get past those necessary first 3 days, so every day, I start out again.

[Almita]

Muddy4paws: Not sure if you're aware, but we start a new thread every Monday so the threads aren't a million posts long. Anyway, since you had just posted this in last week's thread, I thought I'd pull it over & answer your question about couscous & whole wheat bread.

First off, isn't couscous a type of pasta? If so, than it's probably just loaded with carbs. If you do eat it, keep it to lunch - so that you can burn those carbs off early!

And DEFINITELY switch from white bread! SAY NO TO WHITE BREAD! White bread is pure sugar. You want to eat 100% whole wheat bread.

Awesome that you've joined us . . . hope to see you often!!!

I wish i could change to 100% whole wheat bread but when i eat it i think i'm like allergic and i can eat white bread.. I thought they were mostly the same just with white more sugar. Is there anything else i can eat?

[k9krazee]

Well, I'm happy to announce that today marks two weeks since I stopped eating meat!! Wooohooo! I am also starting to eat a lot healthier, whenever I have cravings for food I go and grab a carrot or two

Since the summer began I've lost about 10 pounds. Yesterday I was at the beach with some friends and they noticed that I'd lost some weight...comments like those make all the healthy eating and exercising worthwhile!

[Cataholic]

Back from vacation, and here with a VENGENCE!!! LOL. Okay. I went to the gym at lunch today and did legs and shoulders. I have a feeling I won't be gettin' out of bed too easily tomorrow. BUT, I really hate going half speed. So, I jumped right back in where I left off, with less weight, of course. I did lunges, squats, hamstring curls, leg press and calf raises. For shoulders, I just did side and front raises, and shoulder press. THEN, I ran a mile, figuring it would help get the muscle spasms calmed down.


Re: couscous- as far as it being 'bad' for you, I am of the opinion you can eat everything/anything, in moderation. Foods are either carbs, proteins or fats. So, just because it is a 'carb' doesn't necessarily mean it is bad for you, in moderation. As far as whitebread? Unless you are feeding the ducks with it, I would stay away from it. It has no nutritional value. It is like eating sugar (since it is a carb, and carbs are sugars), of the worst kind.

I weighed myself at the gym today, and once I got the tears out of my eyes, I figured I could just break things down into 3 'parts'. First, just lose SOME weight. Second, get a bit more toned up. Third, work on my cardio. I am praying by Jonah's second birthday there is a decent show of things. How long can I claim, "I just had a baby"? LOL.

So, if I am not here tomorrow, I am stuck in bed! Good luck everyone!

[jazzcat]

I didn't go to the gym today but I will tomorrow. I did go shopping/run errands and I tried to park far away and walk a lot but by the 4th stop I quit doing that because it was 95 degrees and the parking lots had to be over 100. I was melting!

[christa]

Re: couscous- as far as it being 'bad' for you, I am of the opinion you can eat everything/anything, in moderation. Foods are either carbs, proteins or fats. So, just because it is a 'carb' doesn't necessarily mean it is bad for you, in moderation. As far as whitebread? Unless you are feeding the ducks with it, I would stay away from it. It has no nutritional value. It is like eating sugar (since it is a carb, and carbs are sugars), of the worst kind.

Very well said! Moderation is the key . . . and "when" you eat it. I like to eat carbs early . . . and I agree about the whitebread. Since I've given up whitebread & white pasta, I can't imagine eating it. Actually, I HAD to eat it at someone's house not too long ago and it actually stuck to my teeth! GROSS! WW is so much better!

Glad you're back Cataholic! Sounds like you had a great workout!!! I'm so proud!!! And don't worry, with workouts like you're doing, that baby weight will come off in no time!

[christa]

lori: I hear ya about the heat! It's enough to drain the energy right out of you!

k9krazee: I am a "meat eater" myself, so I have no comment about your life change, LOL . . . but glad to hear that you're eating healthier!!! And congrats on the 10 pounds you've lost!

Almita: 100% whole wheat/whole grain breads are better too because of their fiber content. And we all know what's so great about fiber! It makes us feel fuller faster! Which helps with weight control.

Rachel: You'll never sell me on the "diet" . . . LOL . . . in my opinion, the word diet means that at some point, the "diet" will be over and you'll go back to old ways. That's why I like to say that I've changed my lifestyle. And I have! And over the past 2 years, this way of life that I've changed for myself has become a permanent thing for me - a total lifestyle.

Robin: I know it's hard for you to talk about this, but I'm so glad that you keep coming back!!! Thrilled really! Please just keep it up . . . keep buying that healthy food & making those new recipes. It won't happen overnight, so try to keep realistic expectations . . . just keep walking, eating healthy, and TALKING to us!!! Hang in there sweetie!

Toby's my baby: That lemonade sounds yummy!

Flatcoatluver: I don't know about any soft food recipes . . . Do you like mashed cauliflower? I know some people just love that (I've never tried it but I've heard it's really good).


As for ME . . . LOL . . . today I went to the gym, did arms (biceps & triceps) and then did 30 minutes of cardio. I'm worn out!!! I've done pretty well eating today . . . breakfast - I had a protein shake . . . lunch, I had a chicken & spinach wrap . . . before I went to the gym I had a small bowl of turkey chili . . . and then for dinner I had a grilled steak & corn! Yum!

[christa]

Seems like there's nothing in the house to eat today . . . and I'm HUNGRY!

For breakfast I had half a Xyience breakfast bar & a soy/whey protein shake (after my cup of coffee of course) . . . lunch I had a spinch & feta wrap . . . and now I'm starving . . . getting ready to go to the gym soon & need some FUEL - SOME PROTEIN!!!

Guess I'll make some tuna or something . . . I hate not having anything in the house. I went to the grocery store last week - thought I bought enough to last all week - guess I was wrong.

How is everyone doing today???