Speaking of movement, the last time I worked out at the gym, I saw my one true soulmate! She was basically dancing on the treadmill, I mean, using her hands to dance if that makes sense.
That's exactly what I do. If there wasn't any music playing, I doubt I'd even do it.
In other news, some things that help me keep going, in no particular order.
1. I bake for other people. Baking is therapy for me. 2. I reward myself with nice salads at the gym now and then. 3. I totally reward myself with clothes. I lost a whole size!
For me, clothes are the biggest motivator. Because I'm all kinds of superficial like that.
And this thread is turning out to be a huge form of support and information! I went through a big slump and reading this thread is what yanked me out of it!
Thanks guys!!!
Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
Jersey Girl wrote: I went through a big slump and reading this thread is what yanked me out of it!
I have gleefully embraced my own slump, as we have family in town and we're all reaping the benefit of so much cooking talent being in one place at one time. : )
We'll be doing some quick jaunts in and out of Utah over the next few weeks as the family disbands to their home turf, and that's when the slumpification will be (forcibly) terminated.
canpakes wrote:I have gleefully embraced my own slump, as we have family in town and we're all reaping
the benefit of so much cooking talent being in one place at one time. : )[/quote]
Right? I hear you!
We'll be doing some quick jaunts in and out of Utah over the next few weeks as the family disbands to their home turf, and that's when the slumpification will be (forcibly) terminated.
Emerging from this recent slump was exactly the same as when I joined this new gym and the first day I had to MAKE myself walk out the door, GET in the car and actually GO there!
This thread really is proving to be inspiration for me, even during the slumpy days. There is no one else around me here who is doing what I am doing and so there is no one else to check in with except myself and you guys here. I really appreciate everyone's contributions!
Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
“Having a realistic weight goal makes good sense,” says dietitian Jenna Anding, PhD, RD, of the department of nutrition and food science in the Texas A&M System at College Station. “Eliminating 500 calories a day can help promote a one-pound-per-week weight loss. Increasing physical activity can also help promote weight loss.”
In order for counting calories to work, you will have to do a little math (it’s okay to cheat and use a calculator). If you want to lose 1 pound a week (it is safe to lose up to 2 pounds a week or 1 percent of your body weight, if you weigh more than 200 pounds), that means you need to cut out or burn through exercise about 500 calories a day. But remember not to eat less than 1,200 calories daily, so that your body doesn’t retreat into starvation mode. A reduction of at least 500 calories a day means you could lose a pound every week or 20 pounds in about five months.
Lose 20 Pounds: Successful Strategies
Here are four diet truths to help you achieve your goals:
Cutting out sweet drinks is non-negotiable. Sweet tea, soda, and flavored and sweetened milks, waters, and coffees all have to go. Drink plain water, low-fat milk, and sugar-free drinks instead. A study of 810 adults between 25 and 79 years old showed that after 18 months, those who cut out sweet drinks had greater weight loss than those who cut down on food calories. One possible reason: While your body lets you know when it is full of food, there is no way for your body to tell you when you’ve maxed out on liquid calories.
Physical activity helps counting calories. Being physically active burns calories while it improves your overall health. Aim for 30 minutes a day most days of the week. A brisk 30- to 45-minute walk burns 100 to 200 calories. If you can burn 200 calories through exercise, you only have to cut out 300 calories in food or drink to reach your daily calorie-cutting goal.
Strategically eating less drops weight. A study of 811 overweight people who participated in four popular diets found that whether diets were low-fat, high-protein, or a combination didn’t matter — weight-loss success depends on cutting out calories. In fact, you can continue to eat filling portions if you simply replace high-calorie foods with low-calorie foods that contain a lot of water, such as fruits and vegetables. A study of 97 obese women who ate either a low-fat diet or a low-fat diet with additional fruits and vegetables found that those who emphasized fruits and veggies lost up to five pounds more.
Journaling leads to success. Counting calories is easier if you write down (or type in) what you eat, including serving sizes and details such as condiments you may have added. “Research has shown that exercise and journaling really make a difference in long-term weight management,” says Gail Curtis, assistant professor at Wake Forest University Health Sciences in Winston-Salem, N.C. A detailed journal will help you identify your successes and pinpoint where you can cut additional calories or replace high-calorie foods with low-calorie ones.
With dedicated work you can apply these truths to lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks or less. So get moving!
ETA: There are more on Pinterest. If you like these, let me know and I'll post a few more. They remind me of foil pack dinners for camping. Nice! Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings if you're not interested.
Much.
I am eating one of foil pack meals in the video as I type this. For each pack, I used:
1 Chicken Breast 1 zucchini sliced 1 and 1/2 Roma Tomato sliced Olive oil Basil Minced Garlic
Baked at 400 for 35 minutes or until approx. 165 internal temp.
And I did a small portion of pasta for the side because I could afford to today. Teeny tiny sprinkle of parm.
DAMN IT'S GOOD!!!
(Would have used pesto but didn't have any on hand)
Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
So I went to the website or whatever and got the written version. Most of these are low fat/low carb, high on protein and veggies.
Each recipe serves 1
TOMATO PESTO CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 12×18 inches parchment paper or aluminium foil 1 chicken breast 5 ounces asparagus 1 roma tomato, sliced 2 tablespoons pesto 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. 2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up. 3. Cut the ends of the asparagus and lay them on one half of the parchment paper. 4. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper. 5. Lay the chicken on the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and spread on the pesto. Top with tomato slices. 6. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C. 8. Enjoy!
BARBEQUE INGREDIENTS Parchment paper or aluminium foil, 12×18 inches 1 chicken breast 1 small potato, sliced 1/4 onion, sliced 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. 2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up 3. Quarter the potatoes and thinly slice the onion. 3. On one half, lay down the cut potatoes, drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper. 4. Lay the chicken on the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and spread on the barbecue sauce. Top with sliced onions. 5. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges. 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C. 7. Enjoy!
GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN INGREDIENTS Parchment paper or aluminium foil, 12×18 inches 1 chicken breast 1/2 zucchini, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons parmesan Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. 2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up. 3. Slice the zucchini into rounds and lay them on one half of the parchment paper. 4. Mix the minced garlic and butter in a small bowl and spoon half of the garlic butter on top of the zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 5. Lay the chicken on the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and spoon on the rest of the garlic butter. Top with parmesan. 6. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C. 8. Enjoy!
FAJITA CHICKEN INGREDIENTS Parchment paper or aluminium foil, 12×18 inches 1 chicken breast 1/2 red pepper, sliced 1/2 yellow pepper sliced 1/4 red onion, sliced 3 tablespoons salsa 1 tablespoon Mexican cheese blend 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. 2. Fold the parchment paper in half, then open up. 3. Thinly Slice the peppers and onion and lay them on one half of the parchment paper. 4. Drizzle on oil and sprinkle on salt & pepper. 5. Lay the chicken on the peppers, season with salt and pepper, and spoon on salsa. Top with cheese. 6. Fold the parchment paper over the chicken, and cinch the paper together by folding it over itself along the edges. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165˚F/75˚C. 8. Enjoy!
Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
The wife and I made vegetable soup with garbanzo beans in a pressure cooker. A giant pot cost us ~$4 and has now fed two people for two meals and that's with seconds. That's broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, water crescent, and some other stuff. Salt and pepper were added along with pumpkin stock (that's what I'm calling it) which we bought for .39 cents. <- Those were red peppers we got the other day. My bad!
We also baked bread and the two loaves cost us ~$1. We still have about 3 bowls which I'm sure we'll eat today.
The preparation time took ~20 minutes. The cooking and baking ~40 minutes. You could literally eat for three days on $5 and one hour's worth of time. It's healthy, cheap, and easy. Throw Give your microwave away.
- Doc
eta: I was just chastised. The soup was a bit over $2 and the bread was 25 cents/loaf. My bad!
eta2: I thought we bought the pumpkin stock. Nope. It was one of the pumpkins we grew in our garden, and she roasted, pureed, and jarred it. So we saved 39 cents.
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