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DL21Smith

Posted at: 10:22 pm on March 01, 2008 5 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: 4Kathee @ 6:46 pm on Oct 07, 2010

juletta3

Posted at: 5:24 pm March 18, 2008

RE: Welcome!

Hello. I need some motivation to get to the gym! Once i start going i get into a routine and i'm good. But once I stop (which right now i'm stopped) it's hard for me to get back on track. I'm eating healthier though. :)

Posted at: 1:15 pm June 25, 2008

RE: Welcome!

Hey! I'm new here. Hoping to finally do something about health. Just wanted to pop in and say hi.

kwill81

Posted at: 7:30 pm October 09, 2008

RE: Welcome!

Hi, I just joined.

poohkisses
4u

Posted at: 12:47 am November 04, 2008

RE: Welcome!

Hey everyone. I am new to diet.com. Joined because I really need so motivation to get started and to stay on track.

4Kathee

Posted at: 6:46 pm October 07, 2010

RE: Welcome!

Stopped by but it seems like no1 is available...hopefully next time sum1 will b....new here n feeling sum kinda way.........from nyc, usa!!!

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Fixing the problems

DL21Smith

Posted at: 12:12 pm on May 03, 2008 14 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: healthyme73 @ 2:54 pm on May 07, 2008

kalalor

Posted at: 10:18 pm May 03, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

These might not be the best solutions, but if I have calories alloted and I can, I have a smart ones chocolate bar/muffic, etc...

Sometimes, I will let myself have a 25 calorie hershey kiss (25 calories each)...

Usually I try to drink water and suck on a hard candy to get through it...it passes....

Kristi

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 7:52 pm May 04, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

I always ask myself am I hungry? If I am physically hungry then I work it into my calories and try to keep the portion small, otherwise I hardly ever get cravings anymore and they are for like pears and stuff that's healthy for me. Wierd huh?

kalalor

Posted at: 7:56 pm May 04, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

Great way to do fix it Skini!

Kristi

DL21Smith

Posted at: 11:53 pm May 04, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

I TRY to ask myself if I'm really that hungry, but it doesn't always work. I know that we should try to drink a glass of water first because we often misinterpret hunger for thrist...that doesn't always work for me either. I'm still trying to get to a place were it's easier to walk away from my temptations. I know I can do it. Right now it's about 60%-40%. I resist it about 60% of the time. It's getting better!!!

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 12:23 pm May 05, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

If I am craving chocolate and not totally zoned out by my craving, I find that if I eat an orange, it satisfies me. I did that after I had my daughter but had to stop because I was eating so many oranges she started to get rashes all over her body-almost like an allergy(I was breastfeeding). As soon as I switched back to the chocolate, she had no more rashes! But then of course I HAD to eat chocolate...which is why I am where I am today!

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 12:24 pm May 05, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

I find that oranges help my chocolate craving.

kalalor

Posted at: 8:48 pm May 05, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

I find that giving into my chocolate craving works SOMETIMES. I will let myself have ONE 25 calorie hershey kiss OR I have the smart ones chocolate chocolate chip muffins for 190 calories each. I will be having one for dessert. This is not a daily occasion, but KNOWING that I can (I try to tell myself this) have it whenever I want, makes me want it less...

Kristi

kalalor

Posted at: 8:49 pm May 05, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

I also find that low-fat graham crackers (60 calories) help do the trick for chocolate, or even ONE SIP of apple juice. Now, I've never been much of a drinker of anything besides water, so sometimes it just gives me the sweet kick I want.

Kristi

svanjicki

Posted at: 9:14 pm May 05, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

A lot of the time, I chew gum. Serously, I'm a gumaholic! Also, I try to do other things to keep my mind off of it. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't! Drinking green tea helps, too! ~Sara :o)

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 11:35 am May 06, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

I like to drink tea too. Sometimes when I go out to the kitchen and I know I'm not hungry but am just looking for something I will make a cup of tea instead of eating something I don't really want. I walk away feeling satisfied because I did get something but it won't ruing my diet. If you don't like green tea try it iced it tastes a whole lot better that way.

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 1:16 pm May 06, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

Just one Hershey's kiss is never enough! I have to avoid it all together. I am all or nothing type of person unfortunately. But, knowing that, I have learned(kind of:)) to control it.

kalalor

Posted at: 10:01 pm May 06, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

I'm an all-or-nothing, too. That's what I started as, at least. I've changed my patterns when it comes to food...now I'm working on not being an all-or-nothing when it comes to exercise! I hope you've found something to help you w/the cravings healthyme!

Kristi

lil_scoote
r93

Posted at: 11:05 pm May 06, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

When I get a craving, I will either chew gum or something or I will tell myself: "Self, there is no way that chocolate taste as good as being thin feels." I also imagine the thing I want to eat covered in hair or worms or something completely repulsive!

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 2:54 pm May 07, 2008

RE: Fixing the problems

K- I just mounged a hershey bar--I was at work without my oranges!! I seem to really want them on days when I exercise alot. I will have to make sure I bring my oranges!

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Eating out at a restaurant

Jessamaca

Posted at: 12:29 am on July 20, 2011

Last Post By: Jessamaca @ 12:29 am on Jul 20, 2011

Why?

lil_scoote
r93

Posted at: 4:47 pm on April 24, 2008 10 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: acarson2 @ 10:56 pm on Aug 06, 2010

svanjicki

Posted at: 7:56 pm April 24, 2008

RE: Why?

My initial reason is to look good again! I got down to my ideal self a few years back and long to be there again. I just want to fit into my old clothes and not have to worry if I look okay in what I have on. A big thing is to FEEL good about myself again, too. My self-esteem is pretty low right now. I think a lot of the time I also lose touch with the "health" aspect of it because I'm so focused on looking good that I don't so much care about how healthy it will make me. But, when I really stop and think about it, I DO want to be healthy and have more energy. Another big one is that I don't want to have to worry about running into somebody I know and them thinking how fat I am now. Lots of reasons, lots of reasons!

lil_scoote
r93

Posted at: 8:52 pm April 24, 2008

RE: Why?

I guess I never really said my reason. When I started my "weight loss journey" (LOL) I really just wanted to feel better and lighter and eat healthier. The more I dieted the worse I seemed to feel! I lost ten pounds but I never felt good enough and I would look at all my friends and constantly compare myself to how they looked. After a while I finally realized that I wasn't helping myself by constantly cutting myself down. And by comparing myself to others, my friends, celebrities, models, I am not doing anything towards my goal- to feel better. So I stopped worrying so much and am feeling better than ever. The scale doesn't measure how much your worth... you do.

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 9:39 am April 25, 2008

RE: Why?

I want to look and feel better. I certainly would love to be a size 4 but I would be happy with an 8 or even a 10! I dont want to be embarrassed anymore to go to social things and worry about people saying OMG, did you see how big Becky has gotten? I was really skinny in High School and I am totally not that now! I want to be healthy so I can see my grandkids way on down the line!

kalalor

Posted at: 4:34 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Why?

I wanted to lose weight because I wanted to look GOOD! Well, guess what...I still want to look GOOD! However, my sister just had a scare (18) because she has TREMENDOUSLY high blood pressure and a clogged artery....and I realized that that could very well be me....I'm OK now, but I am still 23. Today when I was working out and feeling my heart pound...I thought...wow....that sure feels good and I'm exercising it so it can make my body function properly!

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 5:24 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Why?

Because of my health! I don't want to get sick from being overweight. I'm very lucky that I am still healthy at the weight I'm at. Meaning I don't have high blood pressure, diabetes or anything else related to being oveweight. I want to lose weight to reduce my risk! I want to feel better and I don't want food to rule my life!!!

DL21Smith

Posted at: 6:42 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Why?

I have a few different reasons. I want to be a good role model for my son and I want to have the energy to keep up with him.. He's 2 1/2 years old.

I also want to look good and feel good about myself! It's such a good mood booster!

Plushi

Posted at: 11:51 pm September 12, 2009

RE: Why?

i wanted to be healthier and feel good about myself, also i wanted to look good in tiny cloths for my man

gnovelle

Posted at: 7:41 pm September 20, 2009

RE: Why?

Health - doctor says I have to lose 200 pounds because I'm too heavy for a tracheostomy. a few scary nights with Jesus coming to visit and talk about going home.

mambyrd247
01

Posted at: 1:00 pm December 29, 2009

RE: Why?

I want to lose weight to stay healthy for my children. I want to see grand babies in the future. Plus I'm still pretty young, there is a lot I want to see so if I want that to be possible I need to be healthy

acarson2

Posted at: 10:56 pm August 06, 2010

RE: Why?

My initial reasoning is to feel better about myself. I have put on 80lbs in the past 2 years and I can tell a difference in my body! For instance, I just came back from Holiday World last week and while I was there, I felt miserable. I was sweating so much it was embarrasing. Not to mention that when I tried to get into the roller coasters I noticed I barely fit in them, which is so embarrasing. :( Plus I have 3 wonderful children and I want to live long enough to see my grandbabies one day! One last thing, I am still kinda young, 28, and if I make the changes now then it will be easier to eat this way and exercise for the rest of my life! I only have one life to live and I want to feel as if I am living and not just wasting away!

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good snack?

Plushi

Posted at: 11:55 pm on September 12, 2009

Last Post By: Plushi @ 11:55 pm on Sep 12, 2009

Distractions

wanttodo

Posted at: 6:36 pm on May 31, 2008 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: bouviajames @ 9:13 am on Jun 30, 2009

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 8:58 pm June 01, 2008

RE: Distractions

I agree! My house has never been cleaner! Also, I can count it as exercise so I REALLY get into mopping my floor!

babybirdgi
rl

Posted at: 7:49 pm June 03, 2008

RE: Distractions

I read a lot of health books and I get outside every chance that I can to do gardening, walking or just taking in all of God's wonders!

bouviajame
s

Posted at: 9:13 am June 30, 2009

RE: Distractions

I find that cleaning the house is a good distraction

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Favorite snacks

DL21Smith

Posted at: 9:53 pm on March 05, 2008 9 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: @ 1:11 pm on Jun 25, 2008

DL21Smith

Posted at: 9:55 pm March 05, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

I love cutting up an apple at work. I enjoy it so much!

This morning I ate a plum. I haven't had a plum in FOREVER! Actually, I can't even remember the last time I had a plum...lol. It was real good.

svanjicki

Posted at: 3:46 pm March 07, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

My favorite snacks are 100 cal. packs, Yoplait fat free yogurt, and string cheese. Yummy!

juletta3

Posted at: 5:26 pm March 18, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

uuu I started with the 100 cal packs..the chips ahoy ones. I ran out though. :/ So now for snacks i'm eating carrots, edamame, or oranges. My roommate and I are big orange eaters. We just bought about 10 lbs of oranges hehe.

kalalor

Posted at: 7:35 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

I LOVE blackberries, all fruit, fruit leather strips. apples w/PB, carrots w/hummus, dannon light & fit yogurt-cherry vanilla only haha, STRING CHEESE (which they were out of at the supermarket..the kind I like...and I totally forgot to go get it until svanjicki triggered the thought!)

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 9:37 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

Love pears, bananas, blueberries, watermelon and red delicious apples! Bananas and blueberries for dessert with ff cool whip! Love hummus and carrots too! Yoplait thick and creamy orange creme, is good enough for a dessert!

kalalor

Posted at: 7:09 pm April 28, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

strawberry smoothie is my NEW FAV!!!! I used vanilla dannon light & fit 60 calorie and no fat yogurt w/a handful of strawberries and was IN HEAVEN! Healthy, filling, and I didn't drink it right away. It sat next to me for awhile before I actually finished it. Yay!

Kristi

babybirdgi
rl

Posted at: 10:14 pm May 04, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

Bananas and blueberries! Yum!

vikingmama

Posted at: 10:42 am June 24, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

I see hummus listed.. does anybody have a good recipie for it??

Posted at: 1:11 pm June 25, 2008

RE: Favorite snacks

I love cherries and berries. I also love those HUGE navel oranges and bananas.

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Summer

lil_scoote
r93

Posted at: 8:16 pm on May 08, 2008 5 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: healthyme73 @ 9:13 pm on May 12, 2008

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 11:12 pm May 08, 2008

RE: Summer

I want to read lots of books, see some movies, make jewelry, I am taking a summer class, planting a garden, visiting my sister for a couple of weeks before my next class starts!

kalalor

Posted at: 11:48 pm May 09, 2008

RE: Summer

Read 2 novels and keep up this exercise regime and healthy eating patterns!

babybirdgi
rl

Posted at: 10:28 pm May 11, 2008

RE: Summer

Maintain my weightloss, get up earlier and work out every day and keep on getting healthier!

svanjicki

Posted at: 8:21 pm May 12, 2008

RE: Summer

I want to lose bunches of weight, maybe get the confidence to wear shorts and go to an amusement park again. I also want to make time to read again!

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 9:13 pm May 12, 2008

RE: Summer

I want to be really healthy this summer. I cant wait for really fresh fruits and veggies and swimming in the pool! I need to get my body ready for Florida!!! I want my husband to be proud of his wife wearing a swimsuit at the beach!

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PMS Cravings

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 8:00 pm on May 04, 2008 4 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: healthyme73 @ 1:18 pm on May 06, 2008

babybirdgi
rl

Posted at: 10:16 pm May 04, 2008

RE: PMS Cravings

Chocolate use to call me ALL the time! Not just TTOM!! LOL

DL21Smith

Posted at: 11:50 pm May 04, 2008

RE: PMS Cravings

LOL!! Thanks! I'll keep that in mind. Especially during this week ;)

kalalor

Posted at: 8:50 pm May 05, 2008

RE: PMS Cravings

I agree with Kim!! Lol! Thanks for the tip!

Kristi

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 1:18 pm May 06, 2008

RE: PMS Cravings

I have never heard that! I will definitely try it! Cal-Mag supplements are also good for sore muscles or crampy muscles and a natural sleep aid! It think it just helps relax your muscles enough to drift off.

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Temptations

DL21Smith

Posted at: 8:08 pm on March 02, 2008 6 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: healthyme73 @ 2:01 pm on Apr 30, 2008

DL21Smith

Posted at: 6:21 am March 04, 2008

RE: Temptations

I do really good throughout the day while at work, becuase I pack my snacks and lunches. It's once I get home where I run into trouble with snacking. I'm usually pretty hungry once I get home and want to snack before eating dinner. I don't want to eat dinner though at 5pm, because then I'll be hungry again by 9-10pm.

svanjicki

Posted at: 9:22 pm March 04, 2008

RE: Temptations

I'm kind of the same way. I'm busy all day at school and pack my lunch, then when I get home (usually before I head off to my second job), I'm wanting a snack and sometimes I can get out of control! The weekends are tough too, because I usually go somewhere and there's bad stuff there.

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 1:58 pm April 24, 2008

RE: Temptations

I'm going to school, so I do a lot of studying and sitting at the computer. I'm taking some hard math and it is so stressful, I always want to eat when I'm doing it. I used to be a steady snacker and have really tried to change that. So not only am I doing this hard work I have to fight with myself not to run to the fridge!

DL21Smith

Posted at: 6:38 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Temptations

My worst snacking habits are at the computer too! I hate that..

kalalor

Posted at: 2:24 am April 30, 2008

RE: Temptations

School (and sitting through classes) makes me want to snack....late nights are hard to not eat during, too!

Kristi

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 2:01 pm April 30, 2008

RE: Temptations

The snack box that I can see everytime I walk to my office!!

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Hey there

babybirdgi
rl

Posted at: 11:51 pm on April 04, 2008 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: lil_scooter93 @ 4:51 pm on Apr 29, 2008

healthyme7
3

Posted at: 12:47 pm April 07, 2008

RE: Hey there

I like them! I just wish we knew what the challenge was going to be and how the changes are involved. ANTICIPATION!!!

babybirdgi
rl

Posted at: 9:31 pm April 10, 2008

RE: Hey there

Yeah, it's just around the corner. I can't wait!

lil_scoote
r93

Posted at: 4:51 pm April 29, 2008

RE: Hey there

Ya they are pretty great LOL! I was slightly confused at first but I totally get it now!

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Changes

DL21Smith

Posted at: 12:04 pm on April 16, 2008 6 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: kalalor @ 7:08 pm on Apr 28, 2008

svanjicki

Posted at: 5:54 pm April 20, 2008

RE: Changes

I posted ealier this week that my work pants are definitely looser. One pair in particular is really baggy in the butt. Plus, I tried on my capris from last year last night and they actualy fit! I was so excited! Before long, hopefully they'll be too big as well!

lil_scoote
r93

Posted at: 5:00 pm April 22, 2008

RE: Changes

I have good and bad days. I do feel a lot healthier, and I think that is what it's all about anyway!

Stormy
Moon

Posted at: 5:25 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Changes

My undies and bras are looser. My pants are getting longer, I am walking on them now. Did anyone else notice that with their pants? Maybe it's just me cause I'm short!

DL21Smith

Posted at: 6:40 pm April 25, 2008

RE: Changes

I have noticed that I am fitting into pants that I haven't been able to wear in a long time! I am so glad that I finally measured my stomach for Shannons challenge that way I can start keeping track of inches lost!

babybirdgi
rl

Posted at: 6:00 pm April 27, 2008

RE: Changes

I'm going through my closet and finding clothes I can now fit into! AAAAHHHHHHHH! I can just scream in excitement!!!

kalalor

Posted at: 7:08 pm April 28, 2008

RE: Changes

I'm fitting into almost all of the dress pants I couldn't get past my hips like 4 months ago! Today, I noticed that those SAME pants are actually TOO LONG!!! I agree w/you skini-mini! It's cool, though!

Kristi

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According to the mayo clinic

ShannonKri
stine

Posted at: 6:41 pm on April 10, 2008 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: healthyme73 @ 8:55 am on Apr 16, 2008