Dieter's Diary

[Mary Kay]

Don't bother to give a weight or dress size, just post what you are doing or if you managed to lose any weight.
Remember ladies, it's not about beauty..you are already beautiful to us, it's about health. Staving off diabetes, heart problems, leg problems ect. I am not going to get healthy by quitting analogs just to get sick from weight related problems!

Goal..10lbs I need to lose more..but it's a start.
Method, walking and stretching and laying off salties!

 

[100thMonkey]

I'll join you on your adventure, MaryKay. And I totally agree with you.

Since I stopped smoking, I have definately gained weight. I checked out the calories I consumed today (something I never do) and found that I had consumed 2500! I think I'm on a temporary TREATFEST since quitting. Enjoying food ALOT right now.

I'll get on the goal with you, too. 10 pounds. A start for sure. So that's my first goal. I'll weigh and measure on Saturday morning.

Good Fortune on your goal. I'll check in!

 

[Mary Kay]

Cool! A diet buddy! Now I have to move..ratz! I like sitting around...lol

 

[thelook]

I 'll play!
I do not count calories or use a scale, but I do count carbs.
I want to go down at least a pant size!

 

[100thMonkey]

Brilliance and awesomeness. I already feel a warm boost!

Just back from a long, hilly hike where I discovered....I am not dead .

Have a great day, girlies.

 

[Mary Kay]

OK, lets share some tips..besides a fun house mirror! I use a lunchon plate for dinner. It looks like a full size plate when it has food on it but of course it has much less. I drink a lot of water. One glass before I eat helps. Since I am diabetic I don't do sugar (ok once in a while..) But I do like sugar free snacks. I have been eating salt free chips too. The problem is to create a good taste in the sugar and salt free..extra fat is added. be aware of that!
I took a short walk today (1/2 mile) the rain started again. I don't mess with that since Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S.

 

[kellogg]

Ok ladies, I'll play. I won't start until Monday since I will be cooking Mary Kay's Cuban dishes this weekend. Plus that will give me time to go to the store and get low cal foods.

 

[Mary Kay]

You know I don't play with calories or carbs. I just try the old fashioned diet..close my mouth once in a while! LOL i just heard from my daughter that she will start moving out this coming weekend and finish next weekend..so I guess I will get lots of exercise in the coming weeks.

 

[100thMonkey]

Well we are developing a nice group! Thanks MaryKay for suggesting this. Anyway, my first goal is a reality check on Saturday morning...that would be to weigh and measure...and I will assess the damage from there .

Good Fortune Follow!

 

[cardea]

Okay ladies I must chime in on this I started the diet 2 weeks before I took up an e cig , no regular ciggys for 2 weeks since then, 7 pounds down I have not had to get rid of any bodies yet!! hehe going strong I really think that with my new favorite vape Butterscotch it is helping me stay away from the sweets and those nasty carbs,,,, and drinking plenty of H2o,, Hope you all can do just as good as I have been doing! WE can do this! Rah Rah Rah (shakes pom poms)!! wow that tired me out must go relax now chearleadings hard work LOL

 

[Kimerpuff]

Oh I am in! We are going to Georgia for xmas, I would like to be down a bit by then
I have dropped like 10 pounds in the last month or so and my trick was to eat breakfast.. who woulda thought!

Also recently got a bike to run my dog with as she too needs to drop a few pounds before she gets bred. Plus we need to get in shape before the snow comes or taking out the sled is not gonna be as much fun as it should be.

 

[Mary Kay]

When I first started vaping I lost weight..I was thrilled! I was within 7 lbs. of my body mass index! Then my meds changed..again! I don't even know why, my BP and Blood sugar was down! (After starting insulin). Now I have gained back way too much. The Dr. swears my insulin hike didn't cause weight gain...odd how much better I was before the hike. Scooby Doo we have some work to do!
Today it raining off and on so I guess I will do some stretching.

 

[thelook]

My tricks:
I do not count anything, I just watch my carbs (southbeach is a easy diet for this and you never go hungry)

When going to the store I park way out in the back forty and walk

I never use elevators when there are stairs, much easier to do now that I do not smoke.

If I crave something, I eat a small amount of the evil food and that takes care of the craving.

LOTS of H20 with crystal light added.

We eat out a lot, and I order wonderful salads and with the low carb diet you have many options if you are not a salad eater.

 

[Mary Kay]

Look, I am having trouble with stairs..not sure if it's my knees or hips. I can walk just fine. Since I don't smoke any more it's not because I am winded. I hate old!

 

[thelook]

You know MK I was having hip problems a few moths ago to the point of tears, I have no idea why but it just went away once I started yoga, same thing with my knees, I blew them catching for softball in my youth and they feel better also.

And I am OLD!!!!

 

[100thMonkey]

Congrats cardea, that is awesome. I really hope it rubs off on me!

 

[thelook]

Will be riding the bike an extra couple of miles in the a.m. I OINKED out tonight!!!
Steak, Baked pot w/real butter & sour cream!!

 

[100thMonkey]

OK, uh, YUM. Enjoy the bliss of it. That used to be my "Last Meal," along with Caesar Salad (with anchovies) and then coffee ice cream with toasted coconut and Grand Marnier. I just realized I am not helping our cause here .

Happy riding, thelook.

 

[Mary Kay]

WE all agree to start in earnest on Monday..right? This is just the practice run...lol

 

[thelook]

I have a carb hangover!!! LOL...no really!

Monday is the real deal, I did get the extra miles ridden this a.m. though.