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Rebecca Martinez
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2008 01:30 - Edited by: rebeccanms18
hi, i am living at my soon to be inlaws house with my fiancee, mike, and am currently waiting for a job at 6 flags in summer time so right now i have no money or job to buy my own food, Mike's mom buys the food and usually makes homemade food or we eat takeout which is bad but i have barely any control over what we have for lunch and dinner and i have no clue how much sugar or fat is in those homemade meals which are sometimes, i know, is loaded with fat. i do my best to find out on the take outs where i at least have control of what i get, but my question is what should i do to make sure the homemade meals doesn't mess with my wieght? anything i can do other than eat less because i am already eating just enough to get me through till the next meal with the fatty looking foods, and im excercising every morning, any tips for before or after meal things i need to do or tell me what you usually do? i need help so id appreciate your replys ^_^
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THE NEW ME
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THE NEW ME
HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002
HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170
CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07
-LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148-
achieved
new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15
not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5
(total weight loss during challenge=
15.5 pounds)
-RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7
new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed
new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and
Dec 15.-achieved
-LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved
CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15
-LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead)
-RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07
new goal-6 miles by March 15 at
5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun)
-LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6)
6 month progress
-lost 25. 4 pounds
-lost 9% body fat
-ran 0-5 miles
Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15
-goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer
-main goal gain lean mass
Daily goals-
-follow meal plan and move every day
Goal of beating personal best-
run a marathon
weekly goals
-gain muscle to the best of my ability
3 month goals
-see above-reestablish every 3 months
12 month goals
-maintain all the above goals
ultimate long term goal
-be fit, healthy and confident with body
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2008 02:58
can you help with the food shopping? can you help with the cooking? can your fiancee contribute?
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Marc T
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I've been working in an IT position for the past 8 years, and I didn't get a lot of exercise. I'm changing that now with the help of Traineo. I'm looking for my 6 pack.. it's in there somewhere...
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2008 03:18
Ok, I had just finished typing out my response to your post and I made the mistake of doing a spell check... don't do it... I lost all my edits.
Three things to sum up:
1) if you're not already doing this, then try eating less of the unhealthy food and consume more water.
2) you can't live on water alone, so (in agreement with "the new me") ask to help out with shopping and cooking decisions.
3) involve someone else in the house with your healthy diet plans. the more people on board with you, the easier the journey should be... especially if the person you get involved buys the groceries. 
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Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying.
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2008 04:14
Ditto to the above 2 replies...you should try contribute / offer with some of the grocery shopping, that way, you at least have a clue about what is going on and into the food you are putting into your body - I know your MIL to be would pay for the groceries but you can still follow along and have some input, after all, you are her future DIL and I am sure she would want a healthy DIL to produce healthy offspring for her in the future LOL!
Perhaps you could eat more vegetable based things like if she makes a big fattening dinner of roast meats etc well you could opt for some baked veg and if theres a salad about, a serve of that..water etc..
But I do agree with you, it is very hard when you are living under someones elses roof and rules....I could never live with my Mother or MIL EVER.. 
Good luck with it all!!
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Ara Bruno
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Ara Bruno
Not much to say, I like playing video games and watching/playing sports. I work as a web developer for a small company.
I think when I get into shape I want to become a volunteer firefighter.
Goal: Lose 35lbs before Cardio King
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2008 04:42
I am almost in the exact same situation... worst of all they are big time Italians who can cook extremely extremely good. I just offered to help shop or go along with them and instead of regular noodles I get wheat noodles and instead of white bread I get wheat. I eat more salads and cut down on portions... Good thing for me though at my weight I can afford to eat a meal with them because I need the cals just to keep my bodily functions going.
Good luck... I feel your pain 
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~ Linaeve
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I work for a health care industry. I love tennis and running. I'm engaged to an amazing man, getting married November 1sh 2008. I am excited to lose weight and improve my heart (I have heart disease).
Short term goals:
1) measure my bodyfat %
2) complete 20 lb challenge
3) more consistent workout schedule (DONE)
4) phase from 2% milk down to 1% milk (DONE)
5) lose 30 to 40 lbs by my birthday (May 30th)
Long term goals:
1) Be able to run 3 miles again
2) Play tennis again on a regular basis
3) Reach my goal weight
4) Look great, healthy and confident for my wedding
5) Maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to have a baby
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2008 22:53
I would talk to your fiance about your concerns. Maybe he can better talk with his parents about having some alternative options in the house for you. If they are letting you live there I bet they wouldn't have a problem with it. Especially if you might be willing to help with the shopping. It's worth a try at least. Good Luck!
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Sher S
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Sher S
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2008 23:04
Im with Jen ....try to help with the cooking if you can. If available at home..try to eat eggs, cereal , potatoes, and other healthy staples you can find. You could politely ask if you could come along to buy grocery. Or else, if its the money thing, you could look into buying now and paying them as soon as you get your job ( if thats not a problem).
When you order takeout, try getting a salad, soups, low fat menu items which im sure your already doing.
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Angie H
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I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.
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# Posted: 12 Feb 2008 23:22
The only way to really know what's going into your mouth is to be in complete control, as you already know.
I'm throwing this out as an option -- make your own meals, and offer to cook for others if it would smooth things over with everyone. Don't want to step on toes if it can be avoided, especially living with future in-laws!
Speaking of, why are you waiting on a job in the summer? Why don't you try to find some temporary job now? What are you doing RIGHT NOW? If you have free time, you could use it for exercise, which can help if your meals are substandard.
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