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Rachael McCarty
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Rachael McCarty
This picture is me 25 lbs and 7 months ago. I want to look like that picture again (and even better). # Posted: 13 Feb 2008 14:20
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Tonight my hubby and I are going grocery shopping. I want to know what healthy foods all of you buy. I've been doing really well for 5 weeks now and I'm looking for some variety. Everything from soups, salads, and snacks to quick lunches to extravagant dinners is much appreciated. Thanks everybody in advance!!
Monique Kamosi
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Monique Kamosi
I want to be as healthy as possible, and losing weight is only a portion of my goal. I'm experimenting with vegetarianism, and I'm also planning to make regular cardio, weight training, and yoga (and possibly swimming) a regular part of my life indefinitely.
My rewards for goal weights:
200 pounds: Order a body fat % calculator (I've been wanting one for awhile)
190: I can buy $40.00 of books that I've been wanting lately
180: He'll buy me a wedding band (we just recently got married, and at first I didn't want one to wear with my engagement ring, but I've changed my mind. So now we're making it a reward).
170: Professional full body massage (If you've never had this done, DO IT -- it's amazing).
160: New workout clothes (because my old ones probably won't be fitting at this point).
150: Here's the grand prize -- we're going to go to either Africa or Europe! My husband grew up in Africa, and we've been talking about going for a long time. He has a lot of family there, and he hasn't been himself in several years. However, if that doesn't work out, then we'll go to Europe for a couple weeks. I'm SOOOOO excited, I've been wanting to go back for years and now I've finally convinced him to go!
# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 14:33
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Oh goodness.
I buy canned beans and sun dried tomatoes and make hummus. Add a little lemon juice, a bit of olive oil, and YUM!
I buy lots of fruits and vegetables. Mashed sweet potatoes & carrots are amazing, as are kiwi's, bananas, oranges, apples. MMM!
I also eat a lot of apple sauce -- not the sweetened kind, though.
If you buy some miso paste you can make miso soup. Yum!
Squashes are really good, too. You can slice them up and bake them, cook them in a skillet, or make soups out of them.
I drink soy milk instead of regular milk, but that's just a preference thing.
I also recommend a bag of frozen berries -- you can toss 1c. plus a banana and some fresh squeezed juice and you have a smoothie. They are SO filling and delicious!
Another quick meal I make at least every other day: prepare several cups of brown rice in advance to keep in the fridge. For the meal, mix 1/2 cup black beans and 1/2 cup brown rice with 1/2 chopped avocado, and put some spicy salsa on it. Mix it up, and it's SO good. I usually cook it all in a pan to heat it up, and then put the salsa on after it's warm.
Oatmeal! It's really healthy and very filling. My favorite way to prepare it is with some applesauce, a little bit of honey, and cinnamon.
Almonds! I keep almonds (or cashews, sometimes) in an Altoids tin in my purse and snack on them throughout the day. 1 tin is about 200 calories, and they're really good for you.
Oh, you said salads. Easy salads are spinach (buy the un-bagged kind, it's much cheaper) with grapes and walnuts and some low-cal vinaigrette. Easy.
My final suggestion is to buy whole foods -- the less processing the better. Whole wheat, whole fruits and veggies, SO much better for you than other things, even if there are limited calories. I personally avoid packaged, processed foods and all sugary/dessert products. I find that when I keep myself satiated with healthy food, I have no desire for processed "crap in a box" (that's what my husband calls it, teasing me).
Have fun!
Dave Nicholson
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Posts: 973
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
New, different kinds of goals:
Lower Cholesterol by 40 in 3 months (so be < 220 as of 4/1/08).
Be free of Blood Pressure meds by 3/1/08**** Complete as of 1/25/08
GOAL - Be under 230 by Summer
GOAL - couch to 5k program. Start in mid-january... In progress
GOAL - participate in sprint triathlon; there is a series at a recreation center in Farmington. I plan to start participating weekly sometime in June. # Posted: 13 Feb 2008 14:42
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Pretty much every week I get Kashi protein + fiber cereal, calorie countown skim milk, low-sodium V8, 36 eggs, carton of egg product (I like that it's yellow to add to my egg whites), dannon fit yogurt, big bag of spinach, 2% string cheese, bananas, another fruit, any marked down veggies that look good, and any frozen veggies that are on sale...
For larger meals, I go with what's on sale, which is usually one of ground turkey, boneless/skinless chicken breast, turkey breast, or pork tenderloin.... At Sam's Club, they have a good (perhaps somewhat processed?) turkey breast w/ some tasty flavoring on the outside that cooks up nice... Every couple weeks I replenish my 'diet' style soups, fat-free spicy refried beans, black/kidney/white beans, whole-grain bread, PB, packets of tuna for work, and big cans of tuna for home... I also get 40-spice hummus and some fresh whole-grain european style rolls to snack on, cottage cheese, and brown rice or barley...
Mike Kaufman
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Mike Kaufman
1. Compete in Mid Sub Hunt on May 18. Cut to Middle (180-) or Light Heavy (190-)
2. Get Level II Boxing
3. Swim 3mi (106 laps)
4. Bench 300
# Posted: 13 Feb 2008 15:25
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That's pretty good setup Dave.
I started focusing on protein and avoiding dairy and carbs, and it helped me lose 5 pounds in two weeks. I know I am stronger now too. I am from the Midwest, so I never really bought into the anti-dairy stories, but I started reading the articles and now agree with them. I used to be into fat free milk, but after learned I get just as much calcium from salad greens and fruit, I switched to water.
I stick to the perimeter of the store and avoid processed foods. I buy chicken, salmon, 97% beef, almonds, oranges, iceberg lettuce, peanut butter and celery, raisins, and oatmeal.
I eat triscuits for a snack when I want to and drink coke zero when I feel like it. I have a couple whole-grain pizzas in the fridge, but haven't wanted to eat one this month. I avoid bread and pasta, but I'll make an open-faced sandwich if I want a slice of bread.
Most of my food is either frozen or non-perishable for the most part so I don't stop in the grocery store often except for fruit. My weaknesses are eating in restaurants and anywhere I see a cookie at work. If I can break those habits I'll have more success.
For those who eat Kashi cereal, take it this advice, never eat three bowls in one day, you will regret it.
~ Linaeve
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~ Linaeve
I work for a health care industry. I love tennis and running. I'm engaged to an amazing man, getting married May 16th 2009. I am excited to lose weight and improve my heart (I have heart disease). # Posted: 13 Feb 2008 15:38
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One of my best recommendations "Shop the Outter Circle". If you notice in almost all stores.. All the non-processed foods (for most part) are on the outer circle. Produce, baked goods, dairy, meats, and you never have to go down an isle! (pretty much heh).
I love getting Zucchini, I take one to work, Slice it up, add a little water. Heat for about a minute in the microwave, drain, add a little pepper for flavor if you want and its sooo good. Quick, easy, healthy.
I also agree with oatmeal! A great way to start the day, and not too many calories, even the flavored ones (fruit cream.. yummm).
I always get my milk, can't avoid that, its my weakness. Get banannas, I don't like them much but great for added potassium and it can really satisfy sugar cravings.
Broccoli, I love steamed broccoli. I guess fruits and veggies in general.
I usually get a back of frozen, boneless, skinless, chicken breasts too. They are typically cheap, low calories, and easy. I love to defrost one, and cook it up with a little bit of no-salt butter and lemon juice and a little garlic.. Yum!
So thats a little look into my shopping.
Celery, great to eat if you feel like munching on something.
Dave Nicholson
Fitness Guru
Posts: 973
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went alo
