The 2010 Get Fit Thread!

[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".

[3Catcondo]

Today was the first morning of the 10k training, running a mile. I thought, I have this, no worries. Well I WALKED half the mile!!! I'm so upset w/ myself. The cold air was hurting my throat, and I just couldn't keep going. I really hope I can get out of my funk and no matter what not give up...Please send me good thoughts because I'm really bummed. I've allowed myself to get so out of shape it's depressing.

[DJFyrewolf36]

3cat...my mom told me that it didnt take just a day to get out of shape so its unrealistic to expect to get in shape in a day! Keep with it at your own pace and before you know it you're stronger. *hugs* The first step is the most important one and you've already done it

[Grace]

Today was the first morning of the 10k training, running a mile. I thought, I have this, no worries. Well I WALKED half the mile!!! I'm so upset w/ myself. The cold air was hurting my throat, and I just couldn't keep going. I really hope I can get out of my funk and no matter what not give up...Please send me good thoughts because I'm really bummed. I've allowed myself to get so out of shape it's depressing.

Don't be so hard on yourself. Running, even walking, in cold weather is not easy. The cold will most definitely hurt your throat. Try covering your nose and mouth with a scarf and see if that helps.

Can you run indoors anywhere near you? Our local high school opens the indoor track to the public on weekdays. Of course, today is Saturday Can you walk every day - that would help you get in shape.

[phesina]

Today was the first morning of the 10k training, running a mile. I thought, I have this, no worries. Well I WALKED half the mile!!! I'm so upset w/ myself. The cold air was hurting my throat, and I just couldn't keep going. I really hope I can get out of my funk and no matter what not give up...Please send me good thoughts because I'm really bummed. I've allowed myself to get so out of shape it's depressing.

Oh, please don't feel bad, and please don't give up. You did what you were up to. Do what you are up to again next time. You will find as time goes on that you are up to more and more.

[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.

[Taz_Zoee]

I did HORRIBLE this past week! No walks at all. Partly because the weather has been so bad, raining (pouring) everyday. But that's no excuse! I can feel it in my back since I haven't been walking. So next week I will be walking again, even if it is just up and down the hallway at work! Walking inside I can add stairs to the difficulty. I'll probably need to walk indoors sometimes during the summer too since it gets so darn hot here.

[Karen]

Did 25 minutes on the stationary bike yesterday while watching the Figure Skating finals and ended up with 6.7 miles - .2 longer than I got while watching something else. So maybe I'll look for more upbeat things for the exercise time!

[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!