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Post by sulee on Jan 15, 2007 8:54:55 GMT -5
Morning Vals,
So i wrote this query in my journal and I'm going to repost it here....
Do any of you find that when you overeat whatever...core or not, it tends to beget more overeating? I think when my tummy is overfull, I almost give up... oh whatever, I've already overindulged -- even if it was chicken and veggies -- so I'll just eat this (fill in the blank).
This might be old news for you but for me it was a bit of an epiphany. I'm going to monitor my portions more scrupulously today (and for a while) to see just how much I'm eating and to see if, given a 'serving' of this or that, whether I'm satisfied... before deciding to have more.
It's great to see everyone working their individual process. And I'm SO with you couch to 5k-ers, in spirit!
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Post by xoxohart on Jan 15, 2007 9:05:08 GMT -5
Sulee, I do that all the time! Actually, with Core food, for whatever reason, eating too much does not set off more overeating, but anything else does. For me, it helps to count those WPAs scrupulously and just move on. Every meal or snack is a new beginning!
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Post by xoxohart on Jan 15, 2007 9:10:56 GMT -5
Ema, just a thought on enjoying the running . . . Why not actually sign up to run a 5K race at the end of it all? You will find people of all fitness levels participate, but it really is fun. I'm going to run one on March 25, hopefully.
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Post by xenagoddess on Jan 15, 2007 11:44:40 GMT -5
I actually find that when I am completely stuffed (core or not) I often crave sugar. It has nothing to do with hunger! I am not sure what logic or chemistry is involved but I have noticed that.
I did great with food and exercise yesterday. So my week is off to a good start.
I love that folks are taking up running. I might need a physical challenge for myself at some point.......... but no running for me. Maybe biking....
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Post by sulee on Jan 15, 2007 13:54:57 GMT -5
Hi Again.
I'm avoiding doing a bunch of choreography for a project that isn't filling me with delight so I'm back already!!
Coco...I think you are right about the non-core foods begetting more binge behavior... like one scoop of lite ice cream leading to 4 more. I LOVE what you said about having something, counting the points and moving on. Super Smart!!
Xena.... I agree with you too about the sugar cravings on a very full stomach. I sometimes think there's a yin-yang thing with that -- like my body is so full of dense quality that it craves something light... like a sugary bowl of ice cream to balance it out.
More good reasons for me to stick with core and scrupulously monitor the other stuff.
Oh and on another note, I FINALLY bought some steel cut oats yesterday and eating them for lunch as we speak ( as I write, is a bit more accurate). They are FABOO!! I may be a college prof, at a big U, but M-A-N, I can be SLOOOOOOW on the uptake! What took me so long to buy this stuff??!!
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Post by ema2two on Jan 15, 2007 15:13:46 GMT -5
Coco, a friend from my other WW board, who did C25K years ago, and then really got into exercise while taking a self-imposed sabatical from work (for about 2.5 years) and started doing triathalons, has promised to come to NY and run my first 5K with me, and a few others from the group who are runners are considering it. I still have a way to go to feel confident enough that I'll be able to finish to sign up for a 5K. I know treadmill running with no elevation is easier than outdoor running, even on a flat surface, and I can't yet do 5K on a flat treadmill. Right now it's still very hard and without the treadmill 'keeping me running' at some points when I'm very tired, I'm not sure I'd have kept going. As long as I keep progressing, I'll do some outdoor running as the weather improves in the spring, and see about a 5K. If nothing else, it's a great chance to get to see this friend (who I've only met in person once, but have corresponded with for almost 5 years!) in person again.
Sulee-congrats on the Steel Cut oats. They are great. I'm just too often too rushed to make them in the AMs when I work, and I tend to go for eggs (or egg beaters) when I'm not working and have time to cook, just for the variety.
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Post by chicagobeth on Jan 15, 2007 16:59:54 GMT -5
I love steel cut oats but I only make the instant kind. I know I should try making it on the stove top - is it worth the time?
Great idea about running a 5K, I'm going to see if there are any in my area in the spring.
Hope everyone is staying warm today! It's a snowy, cold day here today.
-Beth
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Post by ema2two on Jan 16, 2007 7:23:22 GMT -5
My friend is in Chicago Beth, and I know there are many 5K "fun runs" and fundraiser runs through out the spring, summer and fall there. I work in Oncology, so I'm hoping to find a cancer fundraiser 5K. Surely I'll find something in the metro NY area at whatever point I'm ready for a real run.
I haven't ever tried the instant steel cut oats, so I don't know how they compare to the traditional kind. The traditional kind are great, and worth the time, IMHO. Where do you find instant steel cut oats?
I did make it to a WW meeting last night. I do like this leader. Spoke to DH about rearranging our schedules so I can go regularly to WW in the evening again. I need meetings and the Friday AM meeting just doesn't work in my schedule any more, and I don't care for the new leader's style, or the evolving dynamics in the meeting room.
Happily, though it was a Thursday-Monday "short week" between weigh-in's, I was down 1.6 lbs. A nice follow-up to the 0.2 lbs last week (for a full week) that I struggled NOT to be disappointed by. That brings me to 3.2 lbs for 3 weeks, which is quite on target for me. YIPEE!
Got to the gym afterwards and did 1:10 on the elliptical, with a moderate HR. Tried to do one of the pre-programed routines where the machine shifts gears at intervals. It was OK. Mostly I listened to my music and tried to lip-read what was happening on the food network which was on the TV. Mostly I realized I don't use a knife skillfully, and that everyone on the FN does. I wonder if you can take knife classes?
My dedication to the gym needs to be acknowledged. As does support from DH for my effots. I started to go BEFORE my WW meeting, while the kids were still in school (they are off for all the Jewish holidays, and have school on most legal holidays to make up for it), so as to minimize the time DH was home alone with everyone. I got to the gym and realized I didn't have my shoes. Briefly wondered if I could do the elliptical in street shoes (flat loafers) and thought better of it. Didn't want to chance derailing my progress with an injury. Drove back toward home, saw that school was getting out as I passed it, grabbed DS#1 from DH to take him for a haircut (no line at the barber across the street from school) and then took him home. Got my shoes, went to WW, THEN went to the gym. Got home at 8:15, having left DH home all evening to deal with dinner and homework. Both were completely done by the time I returned. He went to our synagogue to hear a lecture by the rabbi while did bedtime. Tag-team parenting at its best, LOL!
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Post by vita77 on Jan 16, 2007 8:09:51 GMT -5
Morning Valentines....I'm so excited! Three week of extra effort has paid off. I went to WI two days early (my bike team is holding an organizing meeting on my regular Wednesday night - at the local pub on pint night ...but that's another story). I lost 2.2, for a total of 3 pounds in 3 weeks. That leaves me with 5.6 to goal, and 2.4 to get back to 100 gone (my lowest ever).
Follow the new snack guidelines - MOSTLY. I delved into hummus with carrots twice, and into dark chocolate twice. I stayed within 1 point portions each time. Stay within my WPA WITHOUT the use of creative accounting practices. I haven't finished the week, but I've got 4 WPA left and will handle that just fine. I was conservative with counting. Eat only to satisfaction, and practice safe leftover management - into the freezer! Mostly. There were two nights at home when I felt I overfilled my plate and ate a bit too much. I'm trying to boost my veggie intake...so I need to drop my protein and carb portions proportionally. But I've eaten 2 of my 3 frozen servings of tamale pie. And it was good! There may be hope yet for me to become a leftover eater. Use the following phrases as often as needed: "Do I want to eat this, or do I want to get to goal?" "I am not hungry, but I'm going to eat this anyway." I used both of them...and they work!
Ema, just reading about your day exhausts me. You're a tower of strength. And kudos to all the runners! I went for a 37-mile bike ride on Sunday - in our beautiful 74 degree temps. I was the slowest rider out there, but my peeps were kind and waited for me. It spurs me on to work even harder.
Have a great rest of the week, everyone.
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Post by chicagobeth on Jan 16, 2007 8:18:35 GMT -5
Way to go on your loss, Ema! That's great. Your determination is rubbing off on me and I'm trying to stay the course along with you.
I looked on line last night about upcoming 5K's - there are a ton in Chicago but I'm actually in the Northern Suburbs not actually in the city. Looks like there's a Cancer Wellness 5K at the end of April closeby that may be a good one to shoot for.
I get McCann's Instant Steel Cut Oats at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, but I think my regular grocery store carries them too. Maybe next time I go shopping I'll grab a box of the real stuff.
My chili last night came out fabulous, I used extra lean ground beef and drained out the fat once it browned so it really was pretty lean. I have one portion leftover in the refrigerator and froze one portion. It was a great dinner for a snowy, cold night.
Back to spinning today, tomorrow starts Day 1 of Week 2 of Couch to 5K.
It's 13 degrees here today - stay warm everyone!
-Beth
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Post by girliepurple on Jan 16, 2007 9:43:11 GMT -5
WOW there's a lot of activity going on here, I'm so glad!
If I overeat Core, I just feel full, which I'm not used to, and it makes me mad at myself that I've done it, but the too-full feeling doesn't last long, and I make sure I don't eat anymore until it's time for my next meal!! I don't usually wait to be starving to eat and I don't usually feel hungry, just like it's "time" to eat ... that said I sure do overeat, but infrequently, for reasons above...when I overat non-Core foods it's because I'm out, or at a party, something, etc...see emotions above.
CONGRATS on all the losses!!
I found a no-cook steel cut oatmeal recipe from the WW board a long time ago, I will post in the recipes section. I do like them cooked too, it takes a while but yummy.
Have a great day, all!
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Post by chicagobeth on Jan 16, 2007 17:04:09 GMT -5
Vita - WOW! You GO GIRL! GREAT JOB! -Beth
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Post by nightsinge on Jan 16, 2007 18:26:41 GMT -5
Here I am!
I'm so sorry that I went AWOL and dropped out for a while. Instead of remembering that you are all wonderful and supportive friends, I felt ashamed about my constant gains and hid.
That's just silly.
I've skimmed through these posts and feel so much good work from you all to stay on the path and so much caring and support. Congrats to each and every one of you for being here and being here for each other! You are each wonderful!
As for me, I showed a loss of 7.8 today, bringing me close to where I started before the holidays. That's something.
Challenge goals:
Increase my activity--shoot for 2x a week minimum. Sort of, snow and ice prohibit a lot of the stuff I was doing. Consider my food choices carefully--beforehand. MUCH better Stay within core/snack/35WPA range. YES Remember--I am blessed. YES!!!!
I'll visit your journals and say hi to you individually...and try not to be such a stranger. I miss you guys.
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Post by ema2two on Jan 17, 2007 7:11:59 GMT -5
I'm delighted to see you back Night. I have missed you. It's easy to go AWOL. Much better to keep posting especially when things are not going well. Support may help you through the rough time. I know it has saved me from myself many a time.
I'm not at all sure what did it, but I am sooooo sore today, like I haven't been since the return to exercising almost 2 months ago. I did do a lot. I have exercised 3 days in a row (C25K on Sunday, Elliptical Monday and C25K yesterday). I had yoga class after my run, and it didn't seem like a particularly difficult class and there were two new poses, one which seemed like a simple variant of another and a second which I couldn't come close to doing and modified with the teacher's instruction to eventually work up to the point where I can do it. My post-workout errand was cancelled, so I did strength training (which I had planned for yesterday but had to cancel). Perhaps that was too much on top of the other stuff. In any case one of my hips is soooo sore. It was sore by the time I went to bed last night and I thought it would be fine this morning. It's definately a muscle/tendon ache, and not the actual joint, so I'm hoping it will feel better as the day goes on. No exercise scheduled again until Friday, so I'll have time to heal. Just would like to know what did it so I don't do it again!
C25K with music went well. Though with the longer runs now, I could just as easily watch the food network or listen to music of my choice, since there are few prompts. I was feeling OK and actually kept running for an extra 90 seconds, bringing me to nearly a full 30 minutes of non-stop running as I am in the middle of week 8. The first 15 minutes or so feel just fine at a 4.3 MPH pace. After that I have a lot of mental arithmetic figuring out how much longer I have and convincing myself to keep going. Then the last few minutes I'm so excited that I'm doing it, that I just keep going. I just can't believe I'm running for even 5 minutes, let alone 15 easily and almost 30 when I push myself.
Eating is going well, but dinner time is still tough. I have a big tendency to go back for seconds, even with being on flex and journaling it honestly. May well be what my body needs with all the activity, so I'm not stressing over it, but I find that I am going past satisfaction with the second helping, and need to get that in check before going back to core.
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Post by chicagobeth on Jan 17, 2007 8:05:24 GMT -5
Ema - all I can say is WOW. I am looking forward to getting to that point in the C25K! What an accomplishment. Funny, my hips were bothering me too yesterday and I have been working out a lot as well. I did Spinning on Saturday, Week 1 C25K on Sunday and by Monday my hips were bothering me but I also did spinning Monday and Tuesday. They are definitely better now but I think sometimes we all push ourselves a bit too hard without realizing it.
Night - I truly missed you. I know you know this group is always here for you and you should never feel ashamed or embarrassed. We all have our weight and non-weight struggles here and I'm glad to see you back! Congrats on getting those holiday pounds off.
Going out for sushi tonight with some cousins, looking forward to it! I'll report on how Week 2 of C25K goes today.
-Beth
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