The 2010 Get Fit Thread!

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm doing okay in the walking department. But I'm having a hard time with the food. I need to get healthy foods and snacks. What's stopping me? NOTHING!!! I'll have to make a list and stick to it. I'll go to the store Sunday evening and stock up.

What do you guys eat and snack on? I really could use some ideas.

We all march to a different drummer. Keeping detailed records - knowing my numbers - that's what works best for me

Now it's time to walk . . . . .

Oh, I know. I apologize, I meant I don't go by the scale. Not that everyone shouldn't. It just came out wrong, sorry.

[RICHARD]

This week was my best yet.

I took my LONG walk today.

I was at the burger joint up the street, walked in and walked out.

I changed my mind and passed up on the burger and fries.

I do have food at home and thought a salad with some tuna on the side would be better for me.


Rock (walk) on, People!

[Catty1]

Cindy - it was a revelation to me about 10 years ago when it was pointed out to me that the usual "diet snacks" - carrots, celery, etc were CARBS. Hmm...yup, they are.

I then started to use protein as snacks - salted soy nuts (high in fat but really high in protein, so you fill up fast), even some protein bars (not energy bars). Small chunk of cheese, etc.

Protein will carry you longer than the carb snacks will, and builds muscle, not fat.

To everyone - are you taking a good quality multi-vitamin and getting your calcium/D3?

[Grace]

Cindy - it was a revelation to me about 10 years ago when it was pointed out to me that the usual "diet snacks" - carrots, celery, etc were CARBS. Hmm...yup, they are.

Not all vegetables are the same. 1 raw carrot has 6.9g of carb - while 1 cup of celery has 3.6g. There are quite a few vegetables that are considered free for diabetics. Meaning the carb count is negligible.

[Catty1]

OH, absolutely, Grace. My experience just showed that a protein snack held me longer than a vegetable snack did. Again, just for me - veggies go with my meal; as a snack, they left me hungry in no time, and craving something 'better'.

PS - a dill pickle kills a sweet craving! Don't ask me how...

[Grace]

PS - a dill pickle kills a sweet craving! Don't ask me how...

I had forgotten this. Thanks for the reminder. Got to move that bottle to the front of the fridge

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks for the ideas Candace. And yes, I take lots of vitamins and have for YEARS!! I take a multi vitamin, iron, calcium, fish oil and some others that I can't even think of right now. I find that if I forget to take them I'll develop a BAD headache.
I didn't get my afternoon walk today due to my headache. I went home and took a nap. But I plan on walking this weekend here at my moms with the dogs out in the "grove".

[DJFyrewolf36]

Yargh...I fell off the diet wagon and had soda. I was running late and couldnt get coffee and Im trying to stay awake. I have walked at least a half hour every day this week so at least Im keeping up with that and Ive been taking my vitamins. Diets are hard!!!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Well, I haven't been doing so well on the exercise front. I haven't been sleeping well lately so I'm too tired to work out when Lyra is asleep. I need to get back on track with that.

But, I have been doing very well counting calories. Last night we had to go out to eat (for some birthday dinner thing) and I ate half of my meal, and saved the rest. It's getting easier to eat less because I'm getting used to it.

[DJFyrewolf36]

BUMP! Dispite having a cold Ive been getting out and walking almost every day *I skipped yesterday, it was waaay too chilly*
How is everyone else doing? I think Im on the mend and Im fairly sure my new health regimen of walking and cutting back on junk food helped me get better quicker. I still feel kind of congested and I need to work on getting proper sleep *4 hrs is NOT enough!*

[DJFyrewolf36]

Not getting proper sleep is a huge component in weight loss! My schedule alternates between day and swing shift so Im finding it difficult to get sleep. Anyone have any ideas on how I can get decient sleep on the days I have to go to bed early? Ive tried to keep a schedule on my days off but its really difficult trying to get up at a good time in between swing and day time!

[DJFyrewolf36]

Thanks for the food info guys! Ive been looking for healthy snack alternatives for my 12 hr days at work.

Catty, I did start taking a mulit vitiamin not that long ago. It really is helping!