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by bella152 » Mon May 29, 2006 5:16 pm
Hi Kirian:
Sounds like you are making good progress!
Awesome that you are back on the Beach for the long run. How was WW? My g/f swears by it, and I like the idea of meetings for support. How was the transition?
Good luck as you continue along this SBD WOE.
Sounds like you are making good progress!
Awesome that you are back on the Beach for the long run. How was WW? My g/f swears by it, and I like the idea of meetings for support. How was the transition?
Good luck as you continue along this SBD WOE.
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by Kirian » Mon May 29, 2006 9:01 pm
Hi bella - thanks for stopping by
WW was great while it lasted. The problem I had was that once I ran out of steam I could never get back on track. I tried too - again and again. I would do good for a day and then be back to my old ways again for weeks.
My history actually goes something like this:
2003 - WW
2004 - SB
2004 - SB/WW
2005 - WW/Nothing
2006 - SB
I started SB for the first time in the middle of 2004. I think I just got frustrated because my loss stalled fairly early in, and I added too much too soon on Phase 2. I made the decision to try to incorporate both plans and that was were I failed on SB the first time. It works well on it's own - adding WW just complicated things way too much. In 2005 I was "on" WW but not really. Most of the time was spent eating willy-nilly and not paying attention. Again, I would try to stick with it but it just wasn't happening.
Now, since I re-started SB I have had NO problem at all staying on track and making good progress. My actual loss has been slow but the inches are melting off.
On WW I would have times where my loss was great but I never really lost much in the way of inches. I also had problems with the whole points system. I would starve myself almost all day and binge on pizza at night (a 6 cut all to myself
). Or I would spend my points on chocolate and sugary stuff, or boat loads of pasta. Now, they do have something that is similar to SB (no daily points, you just eat from certain food groups)- the problem is they still give you 35 weekly points to use on *anything*. That is a lot of points and it is very easy to use them on nothing but junk. Granted, you don't have to use them.....but that is easier said than done! All in all WW gave me too much license to eat horribly, and I really didn't feel like I could stick with counting points for the rest of my life.
Oh - and I never once stepped foot in a meeting. I was an online only member. I honestly wanted the online tools but could not afford the cost of that AND the cost of weekly meetings.
I don't know what it is exactly - but SB just works! Even if you fall off track it is easier to get back on and continue on your way. I consider SB to be my magic little weight loss pill
Whew - sorry for the long winded post! Hope I answered your question
WW was great while it lasted. The problem I had was that once I ran out of steam I could never get back on track. I tried too - again and again. I would do good for a day and then be back to my old ways again for weeks.
My history actually goes something like this:
2003 - WW
2004 - SB
2004 - SB/WW
2005 - WW/Nothing
2006 - SB
I started SB for the first time in the middle of 2004. I think I just got frustrated because my loss stalled fairly early in, and I added too much too soon on Phase 2. I made the decision to try to incorporate both plans and that was were I failed on SB the first time. It works well on it's own - adding WW just complicated things way too much. In 2005 I was "on" WW but not really. Most of the time was spent eating willy-nilly and not paying attention. Again, I would try to stick with it but it just wasn't happening.
Now, since I re-started SB I have had NO problem at all staying on track and making good progress. My actual loss has been slow but the inches are melting off.
On WW I would have times where my loss was great but I never really lost much in the way of inches. I also had problems with the whole points system. I would starve myself almost all day and binge on pizza at night (a 6 cut all to myself
). Or I would spend my points on chocolate and sugary stuff, or boat loads of pasta. Now, they do have something that is similar to SB (no daily points, you just eat from certain food groups)- the problem is they still give you 35 weekly points to use on *anything*. That is a lot of points and it is very easy to use them on nothing but junk. Granted, you don't have to use them.....but that is easier said than done! All in all WW gave me too much license to eat horribly, and I really didn't feel like I could stick with counting points for the rest of my life.
Oh - and I never once stepped foot in a meeting. I was an online only member. I honestly wanted the online tools but could not afford the cost of that AND the cost of weekly meetings.
I don't know what it is exactly - but SB just works! Even if you fall off track it is easier to get back on and continue on your way. I consider SB to be my magic little weight loss pill
Whew - sorry for the long winded post! Hope I answered your question
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by Kirian » Mon May 29, 2006 9:09 pm
Exercise for the Week of May 28-June 3
Sunday
Off
Monday
10 Minutes of Stretching to Warm Up
34 Minute / 2 Mile Walk
40 Minutes of Strength Training
---Low Mount Hip Flexor
---Dumbbell Side Bends
---Concentration Curls
---Wall Pushup
---Dumbbell Squats
---Standing Leg Curls with Band
---Wrist Curls
10 Minutes of Stretching to Cool Down
Tuesday
Off
Wednesday
10 Minutes of Stretching to Warm Up
34 Minute / 2 Mile Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training
---Back Extension
---Crunches on Swiss Ball
---Dumbbell Lateral Raises
---Dumbbell Sholder Press
---Lying Abduction
---Calf Raises
---Wrist Curls
10 Minutes of Stretching to Cool Down
Thursday
Off - Out of State!
Friday
10 Minutes of Stretching to Warm Up
34 Minute / 2 Mile Walk
---Crunches
---Modified Plank
---Concentration Curls
---Modified Pushups
---Calf Raises
---Foward Lunge
---Wrist Curls
Saturday
Off
Sunday
Off
Monday
10 Minutes of Stretching to Warm Up
34 Minute / 2 Mile Walk
40 Minutes of Strength Training
---Low Mount Hip Flexor
---Dumbbell Side Bends
---Concentration Curls
---Wall Pushup
---Dumbbell Squats
---Standing Leg Curls with Band
---Wrist Curls
10 Minutes of Stretching to Cool Down
Tuesday
Off
Wednesday
10 Minutes of Stretching to Warm Up
34 Minute / 2 Mile Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training
---Back Extension
---Crunches on Swiss Ball
---Dumbbell Lateral Raises
---Dumbbell Sholder Press
---Lying Abduction
---Calf Raises
---Wrist Curls
10 Minutes of Stretching to Cool Down
Thursday
Off - Out of State!
Friday
10 Minutes of Stretching to Warm Up
34 Minute / 2 Mile Walk
---Crunches
---Modified Plank
---Concentration Curls
---Modified Pushups
---Calf Raises
---Foward Lunge
---Wrist Curls
Saturday
Off
Last edited by Kirian on Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:33 am, edited 1 time in total.
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by bella152 » Mon May 29, 2006 10:55 pm
Very interesting. My g/f and her Mom do it, but I didn't think Tim Hortons/Krespie Kreme is an option? lol. I agree though it is difficult learning how to make food choices if almost nothing is off limits.
You have quite a dieting history but now this is a WOE. You are well on your way. I look forward to hearing more progress.
You have quite a dieting history but now this is a WOE. You are well on your way. I look forward to hearing more progress.
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by Kirian » Tue May 30, 2006 2:08 am
bella - Well, WW does have points for things from those places 
That is one of the key things with SB - it is teaching me to eat right and to listen to my body.
You are certainly right - I do have quite a history. I really feel like this is it this time. Things have clicked...I don't know how to explain it but things are just different this go round. I am getting older and getting worried about my health and all this yo-yo too.
My first time on SB lasted a touch over 2 months before I tried to incorporate it with WW. So - today is my 2 month mark and I am still going strong!
Sunday 5/28/06
Breakfast
1 Egg, 1 Egg White
1/2 oz LF Cheddar
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
Lunch & Snack
1 oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
Smoothie
---1/2 Cup Plain LF Yogurt
---1/2 Cup LF Milk
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Frozen NSA Strawberries
---2 oz Frozen Banana
---1 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
Dinner
1 Cup Homemade Chili
1/2 Cup Long Grain Brown Rice
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Natural PB
1 Cup LF Milk
That is one of the key things with SB - it is teaching me to eat right and to listen to my body.
You are certainly right - I do have quite a history. I really feel like this is it this time. Things have clicked...I don't know how to explain it but things are just different this go round. I am getting older and getting worried about my health and all this yo-yo too.
My first time on SB lasted a touch over 2 months before I tried to incorporate it with WW. So - today is my 2 month mark and I am still going strong!
Sunday 5/28/06
Breakfast
1 Egg, 1 Egg White
1/2 oz LF Cheddar
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
Lunch & Snack
1 oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
Smoothie
---1/2 Cup Plain LF Yogurt
---1/2 Cup LF Milk
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Frozen NSA Strawberries
---2 oz Frozen Banana
---1 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
Dinner
1 Cup Homemade Chili
1/2 Cup Long Grain Brown Rice
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Natural PB
1 Cup LF Milk
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by Kirian » Tue May 30, 2006 2:17 pm
Oh yeah, seriously! There is a whole book for eating out that has points for places like McD's, Burger King, Wendy's, etc. Now there are some healthy options in there too - don't get me wrong. Most people when given the option will chose a big mac over a salad.
The way the points plan works is they give you a number to stick to per day based on weight. Mine was 28 points per day. They don't tell you how to use them....you just have to use them Then you also get 35 additional points per week to again use on whatever. You can use those weekly points a few at a time or all at once if you want to. See where I had the problem?!?!
They do recommend 5 servings of fruit/veggie per day and 3 dairy but that was about it for recommendations.
The rice has been great - a nice addition to dinner. I don't think that the brown rice is holding me though. Gonna try it a few more nights and I may go back to my long grain converted parboiled white rice. That has always held me without any probs.
Hope you have a great day too
The way the points plan works is they give you a number to stick to per day based on weight. Mine was 28 points per day. They don't tell you how to use them....you just have to use them
Then you also get 35 additional points per week to again use on whatever. You can use those weekly points a few at a time or all at once if you want to. See where I had the problem?!?!
They do recommend 5 servings of fruit/veggie per day and 3 dairy but that was about it for recommendations.
The rice has been great - a nice addition to dinner. I don't think that the brown rice is holding me though. Gonna try it a few more nights and I may go back to my long grain converted parboiled white rice. That has always held me without any probs.
Hope you have a great day too
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- Location: Albany, NY
by Kirian » Wed May 31, 2006 1:15 am
Well - no exercise today 
I really wanted to get out and get a mile done, however my foot is bothering me from when the resistance band broke the other day. It started to hurt a bit Saturday and just feels worse today. There is a bruise on the side and bottom of myheel where it hit when it snapped (I was standing on the band at the time). It took a lot for me not to go out anyway but I knew that would only make things worse.
I'll have to see how it feels tomorrow, I may have to bypass my 2 mile walk. I should still be able to get my strength training done though.
On the good side, I had a great day despite my foot I finished my book yesterday and started Memoires of a Geisha. I also had an odd thing happen. I woke up, got dressed and as I was doing so I just felt thinner. My clothes feel like they are a bit roomier too. I even thought I looked smaller in the waist area. I just love how I continue to melt away
Hmmm - think I am going to dig up the baked oatmeal recipe and try it for breakfast tomorrow.
Monday 5/29/06
Breakfast
1 oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1 Small Egg Custard
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
Lunch
1 Cup Homemade Chili
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
Smoothie
---4 oz LF Plain Yogurt
---4 oz LF Milk
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Fresh Strawberries
---2 oz Frozen Banana
---1 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
Dinner
3 oz Chicken
1/2 Cup Long Grain Brown Rice
1/4 Cup Homemade Chili
2 Cups Snap Peas
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Almond Butter
1 Cup LF Milk
I really wanted to get out and get a mile done, however my foot is bothering me from when the resistance band broke the other day. It started to hurt a bit Saturday and just feels worse today. There is a bruise on the side and bottom of myheel where it hit when it snapped (I was standing on the band at the time). It took a lot for me not to go out anyway but I knew that would only make things worse.
I'll have to see how it feels tomorrow, I may have to bypass my 2 mile walk. I should still be able to get my strength training done though.
On the good side, I had a great day despite my foot
I finished my book yesterday and started Memoires of a Geisha. I also had an odd thing happen. I woke up, got dressed and as I was doing so I just felt thinner. My clothes feel like they are a bit roomier too. I even thought I looked smaller in the waist area. I just love how I continue to melt away
Hmmm - think I am going to dig up the baked oatmeal recipe and try it for breakfast tomorrow.
Monday 5/29/06
Breakfast
1 oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1 Small Egg Custard
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
Lunch
1 Cup Homemade Chili
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
Smoothie
---4 oz LF Plain Yogurt
---4 oz LF Milk
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Fresh Strawberries
---2 oz Frozen Banana
---1 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
Dinner
3 oz Chicken
1/2 Cup Long Grain Brown Rice
1/4 Cup Homemade Chili
2 Cups Snap Peas
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Almond Butter
1 Cup LF Milk
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by LurkerLynn » Wed May 31, 2006 3:02 pm
Kirian!
Thanks for all the kind words of encouraement. It's great to get feedback, yeah?
Isn't it great when you clothes fit better? I can't wait til I can throw out all my "fat" clothes! Someday, someday!
Gotta run. Have a great day!
Thanks for all the kind words of encouraement. It's great to get feedback, yeah?
Isn't it great when you clothes fit better? I can't wait til I can throw out all my "fat" clothes! Someday, someday!
Gotta run. Have a great day!
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by Kirian » Thu Jun 01, 2006 1:11 am
I am so excited - I am planning a trip to Trader Joes tomorrow. My closest is an hour and a half away so this is quite a trip! I can't wait to see what it is like and all the great things they have. I have my big cooler ready to go too!
Today was my weigh in day and I stayed at 253. That's ok because I got some great help with my menu's and I think once I tweak it a bit I should start to lose again! At least I am still losing inches for now!
I was able to get my exercise in today. My heal is still sore and a bit tender but once I put my sneaks on I was able to move without pain.
Tuesday 5/30/06
Breakfast
1 oz Kasi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
Lunch
1 Cup Chili
1/2 WW Tortilla
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
Smoothie
---4 oz LF Plain Yogurt
---4 oz LF Milk
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Fresh Strawberries
---2 oz Frozen Banana
Dinner
3 oz Chicken
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
1 Cup LF Milk
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Natural PB
Today was my weigh in day and I stayed at 253. That's ok because I got some great help with my menu's and I think once I tweak it a bit I should start to lose again! At least I am still losing inches for now!
I was able to get my exercise in today. My heal is still sore and a bit tender but once I put my sneaks on I was able to move without pain.
Tuesday 5/30/06
Breakfast
1 oz Kasi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
Lunch
1 Cup Chili
1/2 WW Tortilla
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
Snack
Smoothie
---4 oz LF Plain Yogurt
---4 oz LF Milk
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Fresh Strawberries
---2 oz Frozen Banana
Dinner
3 oz Chicken
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
1 Cup LF Milk
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Natural PB
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- Location: Albany, NY
by LurkerLynn » Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:28 am
Losing inches is the bomb. I think I like that even more than the scale moving. You are doing a great job!
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by Kirian » Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:40 am
WOW! 
What a busy 2 days I have had! I have barely had time to eat let alone journal.
I had so much fun yesterday driving out to Trader Joe's. My car did very well on gas - only used about 10.00-15.00 dollars round trip! I think it is a definite do again! They had such great things there...and....there was a Whole Foods next door to it!
I weighed in again today (for a challenge I am joining) and the scale smiled and told me 251. It was a nice number to see even if it does change!
Wednesday 5/31/06
Breakfast
Baked Oatmeal
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1 Cup Milk
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
Lunch
3 oz Tuna
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
1 Cup Green Beans & 1 Cup Carrots
Snack
1 Banana
1 Tsp PB
1 Hard Boiled Egg
Dinner
1 Cup Chili
2 Cups Spinach
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp PB
1 Cup Milk
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Thursday 6/1/06
Breakfast
Baked Oatmeal
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Carrots
Snack
1 oz Cashews
Lunch
Panera Bistro Steak Salad - No Cheese, No Dressing
1 Apple
1 oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
Snack
1 Banana
6 oz LF Plain Yogurt
Dinner
6 oz Chicken
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Cup Bell Peppers
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
Snack
1 Orange
1 Hard Boiled Egg
What a busy 2 days I have had! I have barely had time to eat let alone journal.
I had so much fun yesterday driving out to Trader Joe's. My car did very well on gas - only used about 10.00-15.00 dollars round trip! I think it is a definite do again! They had such great things there...and....there was a Whole Foods next door to it!
I weighed in again today (for a challenge I am joining) and the scale smiled and told me 251. It was a nice number to see even if it does change!
Wednesday 5/31/06
Breakfast
Baked Oatmeal
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1 Cup Milk
6 oz V8
Snack
1 Orange
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
Lunch
3 oz Tuna
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
1 Cup Green Beans & 1 Cup Carrots
Snack
1 Banana
1 Tsp PB
1 Hard Boiled Egg
Dinner
1 Cup Chili
2 Cups Spinach
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp PB
1 Cup Milk
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Thursday 6/1/06
Breakfast
Baked Oatmeal
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Carrots
Snack
1 oz Cashews
Lunch
Panera Bistro Steak Salad - No Cheese, No Dressing
1 Apple
1 oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
Snack
1 Banana
6 oz LF Plain Yogurt
Dinner
6 oz Chicken
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Cup Bell Peppers
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
Snack
1 Orange
1 Hard Boiled Egg
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