2010 Summer/Christmas Challenge

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Good work hun... maybe put a note on the fridge or the cake container.... "do i NEED to eat this now" ???

[Miss.September]

You know what Raupe? I think you've hit the nail on the head. How many times have I walked past the drawer where we keep chocolate and just put my hand in and before I know it, I've consumed it without realising it or enjoying it and then going back for more and the vicious circle continues. I stopped buying chocolate for that reason.

We limit our choc now to one night a week - we weren't having any quality husband and wife time, so we have "Saturday Night In" where we get a bag of chips, a bag of mnms and a movie and we just enjoy being together. Somehow, that way of thinking has spread into the chocolate wants most of the time during the week, so I'm not actually looking for it anymore.

Well done on the walk today ladies. I'm not going to get one in. Just got home, waiting for DH to get home in about 15 or so and then we're going out again. Maybe tonight, if the rain stays away, but def tomorrow!!!!

ETA - ZF - What is runkeeper? Is it something to figure out how far you've actually walked??

[Traveller]

One of the biggest challenges for me was taking note of what I was eating and when. This is the main reason an online food diary worked, but writing it all down in a book will work just as well. It helps to switch your mind over from "eating without thinking" to "I have to write this down and own the decision...do I still want it?"

[Raupe]

Hehe, PacRacMG, you should come to sunny SA!! I can't get rid off the stupid sun (sorry, my sunburn hurts still).

ZF: Will do! We currently have before- and after- pics on our fridge (from when we lost 10 kg), which is a motivator to stay strong. We don't have cakes or sweets in the house, so we are never tempted. Unfortunately I developed a special talent for whipping up delicious cakes-for-one, whenever I had a craving. So I have to put my "note-to-self" note on our flour, sugar etc maybe that'll stop me!

You know, I think I figured out why I love walking so much! Because I try to do something else other than working on my stupid Uni assignments! I'm the WORST procrastinator in the world, so whenever an assignment is due I cook, clean, do the laundry, go for walks, browse BB , really ANYTHING apart from the work I SHOULD be doing
It's that bad that everytime DP comes home and the house is sparkling he asks: "Is there an assignment due, by any change?" caught!

[Raupe]

Forgot to add:

There was a "Procrastinators unite" thread, but I kept putting off posting in there I am THAT bad!

True story!

[Traveller]

I had scrummy pepperoni pizza for dinner, and not only managed to limit the cheese I put on, but I was able to stop after 2 slices. I know it is still a bad meal, but it was so scrummy and I am really pleased I was able to restrain myself portion wise.

[Antheia]

Well i did a walk earlier this arvo but only did 0.92km as it started raining again. Typical! But I just did another walk tonight because it has cleared up and i did 2.92km! Making my daily total 3.84km! Feeling pretty good about that actually.

I'm going to join the gym next Tuesday when i get paid so will be able to increase my exercise then.

ETA: It's 1:15am and i can't sleep. So i decided to make tomorrow's lunch. I have a home made pie baking in the oven. It's my first attempt and it looks pretty good if i do say so myself. I bought the best looking mince for it, couldn't see any fat in it at all and its got carrot in there as well plus the pastry is even fat reduced and salt reduced. So it's a pretty healthy pie. Will let you know tomorrow if it tastes any good and i'll share the recipe.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Traveller - well done on the 2 pieces, i love pizza and it is something i wont be giving up.. home made pizza with a little less cheese and a lot more veg ...

Last night i decided just for RAUPE it was going to be my cake & Ice cream night, i had half the slice i normally would and half the ice cream i normally would... it was beautiful and i savored every minute..

Ok ladies how do i work out how many calories are in my food, Traveller i want to enter in some 'new' foods of my own to the diary but don't know how many calories, how do i work it out?

Whats on the agenda today ladies?
For me girls have MCHN appt and FIL is tagging along so we will go to the park afterwards, last time we had F&C's at the park but this time i might make some cheese & veg sandwiches and takes some fruit.

[Traveller]

I have never added new brands of foods to the database, but I think you just need to have the packet with you so you have all the sugar/carbs, calorie details to hand

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

None of the things i have actually have CALORIES on the label... if i don't enter calories it wont add it

[Traveller]

does it have kilojoules instead? Divide this by 4.2 and you have your calories.

[Raupe]

Last night i decided just for RAUPE it was going to be my cake & Ice cream night, i had half the slice i normally would and half the ice cream i normally would... it was beautiful and i savored every minute..

I hope you consciously enjoyed it!

AFM, I had the most delish homemade steak sandwich last night (DP made it - so double yay!). Nom nom
I already went for my hour walk this morning (don't know how many km though) and now I'm going shopping for some work pants. Exciting life, hey?

[kawazuki]

can i join in

I need to shed my muffin top.. but i cant stay away from teh muffin lol

will do weight and measurements nextw eek when we get into our house.

so far i am being better, smaller meals, walking alot and its nice weather, swimming etc

but need some exercises for my tummy and love handles.

and im replacing all fluids with water and 2 glasses of juice a day.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

does it have kilojoules instead? Divide this by 4.2 and you have your calories.

is that 4.2 per serve?

[Traveller]

welcome Kawazuki! Your routine sounds great, but watch the calories in the juice (it's often crammed full of them).

I like walking whilst consciously drawing in my core for slimming the tummy and hips, and also sit-ups and planks (on your knees and arms flat on the ground from the elbows to wrists, hold your body straight for as minute if you can) working up to being on your toes instead of your knees. It's great for your core muscles.

[Traveller]

whatever the kilojoules is written (per serve or per 100g) is divisible by 4.2 to give the calories for the same portion (per serve or per 100g). I think on my fitness pal they prefer per serve.

[kawazuki]

ahhh good point on the juice..

will have to check how much is in it..

is there an easy way to track my intake of calories..
sorry haven't read all the posts..

[Traveller]

A few of us are doing online food diaries which calculate recommended calories and daily intake. I use myfitnesspal (google it) but there are a few others so google and find one that suits you.