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Monique Kamosi
Fitness Guru
Posts: 254
Monique Kamosi
I'm a plant enthusiast dedicated to eating whole, fresh foods. As for exercise, I regularly participate in: swimming, water aerobics, yoga, the elliptical machine, the stair stepper, running, and weight training. I try to switch up my routine a lot so that I don't get bored. My biggest obstacle to weight loss is eating when I'm lonely or sad, but I've started keeping a list on my fridge of other things I can do to occupy my time. So far it's really been helping!
Aside from health and fitness, I was married in December 2007 and am enjoying being married and decorating our apartment. I am currently finishing my last semester as an undergraduate, and hope to begin an English MA program Fall 2009. I love reading, quilting, cooking, hiking, swimming, decorating, gardening, and striving to protect the environment. I'm also really pleased that Barack Obama is going to be our next president.
Let me know if you need a motivator! Good luck in your health and fitness efforts!
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# Posted: 29 Feb 2008 17:03
I usually eat oatmeal for breakfast, with a little cinnamon and applesauce mixed in, and sometimes a bit of honey. MMMM.
But I'm also usually hungry about 2-3 hours later.
Not today!
I also scrambled up a couple of egg whites, and the protein has made such a huge difference! I don't think I'll want my morning snack for another hour or two.
So I'm a proponent of protein in the morning.
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Minu ~
The Master
Posts: 2592
Minu ~
N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n
One can never be too N.I.C.E.
BELT NOTCHES for 2008:
- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.
Video of proper Squat form:
http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html
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# Posted: 29 Feb 2008 17:21
Protein always.
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Chris H
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 81
Chris H
Primary Goal - Less than 170 within 3 months
Work week consists of - Working a desk job, class (I graduate this summer), and the gym.
Onward, forward...
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# Posted: 29 Feb 2008 17:22
My usual breakfast means Rice Krispies with a scoop of protein powder thrown on top. It's actually pretty good. Chocoloate flavored cereal.
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Danielle Gorman
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 85
Danielle Gorman
I am a student in university so we all know what that means....
The freshmen 15 increased to 50, but that was over 4 years. I finally made it to the gym at the end of September and haven't looked back.
23 pounds down, 27 to go.
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# Posted: 29 Feb 2008 18:13
I have a cup and a half of yogurt (basically a bowl full). I am always full until lunch.
Plus Source has apple crumble yogurt for the same amount of calories and it is AMAZING! It's like a treat but not!
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Jeff Ainslie
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 80
Jeff Ainslie
I'm a Co-Host of the Internet Radio Show and Podcast called "Fat 2 Fit Radio". I've struggled with my weight most of my life, but now my weight is fairly stable and I'm looking to finally get a 6-pack!
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# Posted: 29 Feb 2008 23:32
You can't go wrong with oatmeal and eggs! Just make sure its not the packaged oatmeal.
I cook 10 breakfasts at once and they keep fine in the fridge. This is my 325 calorie breakfast:
1 serving Quaker Quick Oats with Splenda
6 Egg Whites
1 Whole egg (eggs are scrambled with sliced mushrooms etc)
Ketchup
It is a good full pound of food in the morning and is very filling. I just throw it in the microwave to heat up and I mix it all together. It sounds gross, but I found that I just can't eat plain oatmeal by itself.
Every 10 days or so, I cook up a big batch in under an hour. If I run out, I usually end up grabbing an Egg McMuffin for around 300 calories, but I'm usually hungry an hour and a half later.
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Lilly K
Fitness Guru
Posts: 275
Lilly K
started 1/28/08 to change my life via diet exercise...if you're interested, here's my blog about it:
http://losinglill.blogspot.com
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# Posted: 1 Mar 2008 00:11
protein definitely makes a difference...when i'd make my breakfast smoothie w/o soymilk, i'd be hungry within a few hours. but, if i make it WITH soymilk i'm not hungry til after 1pm (breakfast is usually between 8 & 9)
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THE NEW ME
The Master
Posts: 2856
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: 1 Mar 2008 03:47
i eat protein with every meal. it helps keep me satiated.
jeff- i use the packaged oatmeal without sugar. is anything wrong with that? i buy it from wholefoods and it is either the plain or flax and oats kind.
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Glovia L
Fitness Guru
Posts: 833
Glovia L
I love to eat. Carbs is my weakness link that I always lose control in front of it.
I started running for fitness in 2007. Ever since I finished the 1st marathon (San Diego RnR 2007), I am addicted to running.
I started traineoing in Nov 2007. I have reached my goal weight in Jun 08 already. But, now, I don't care much about my weight. I care about it only if it affects my running performance.
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# Posted: 1 Mar 2008 05:13
Jeff, I thought Splenda is not a good thing.
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