MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.
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MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Hi Shanny,
I've not done the power plates, but I have heard that they are a vibration reisistance sort of thing. That is of very limited duration,but very intense and you feel it later. It is said to be very effective for toning. I'll let you know once I've had a go.
I have had the bars -- but they have too much malitol in them. They make me very ill (windy - painfully so). So, I have South Beach bars Choclate and Peanut Chocolate. They have more protein, similar carbs, a few more calories (180) -- but they are larger, chewy crunchy and do not make me ill.
MM
P.S. I have heard good things about the "Black Swan"... I may go to see it before the Academy Awards -- but it is one I thought I could wait for the DVD.
I've not done the power plates, but I have heard that they are a vibration reisistance sort of thing. That is of very limited duration,but very intense and you feel it later. It is said to be very effective for toning. I'll let you know once I've had a go.
I have had the bars -- but they have too much malitol in them. They make me very ill (windy - painfully so). So, I have South Beach bars Choclate and Peanut Chocolate. They have more protein, similar carbs, a few more calories (180) -- but they are larger, chewy crunchy and do not make me ill.
MM
P.S. I have heard good things about the "Black Swan"... I may go to see it before the Academy Awards -- but it is one I thought I could wait for the DVD.
bellefrogette
Silver Member
Have a good sunday mel,
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Better Losses This Week!!!
What a good way to start the week!!!
:talk017:
Whooooo Hooooo!
Yeah! I lost 3 pounds. I know that this does not sound impressive compared to a lot of people doing a VLCD -- but after the first couple of week's on LL in 2008, my losses averaged about 3 a week. I think this is actually what is the norm.
I did not weigh the first week because I know that those glycogen and water losses will come back when I add carbs into my diet again. But,after Week Two's 3 pound loss -- I have been losing between 1 and 2 pounds a week. Much slower and lower losses than last time. (Note: I was 2.5 stone heavier at the start last time.)
So, the difference (this week is).... (drum roll, please) ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta Activity aka EXERCISE!!!
The Activities were:
Aquafit on Mondays (3 weeks in a row).
Viva la Diva's walking challege (2 weeks in a row: but only 8 miles both weeks, not Viva's amazing 20).
And, this week I joined Rosemary Conley and did a Saturday morning Zumba Class.
So, one more class or exercise session and I will have built back up to the level of exercise that I was doing on LL. I stated after the first few weeks and built up to that level -- and it is the level I continued after losing the weight while I maintained my losses.
It was only after I slacked off on the exercise (gradually -- then a full stop) that I started to regain the weight. It came back at about 2 pounds a month (that is 7,000 more calories consumed than burned) -- and I had a couple of big holiday gains (9 pounds in 3 weeks and 6 pounds in 10 days)! By December of 2010, I was very close to being obese again.
So, I am BACK AT IT! Total Losses since January 2nd: 9 pounds!
MinnieMel
What a good way to start the week!!!
:talk017:
Whooooo Hooooo!
Yeah! I lost 3 pounds. I know that this does not sound impressive compared to a lot of people doing a VLCD -- but after the first couple of week's on LL in 2008, my losses averaged about 3 a week. I think this is actually what is the norm.
I did not weigh the first week because I know that those glycogen and water losses will come back when I add carbs into my diet again. But,after Week Two's 3 pound loss -- I have been losing between 1 and 2 pounds a week. Much slower and lower losses than last time. (Note: I was 2.5 stone heavier at the start last time.)
So, the difference (this week is).... (drum roll, please) ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta Activity aka EXERCISE!!!
The Activities were:
Aquafit on Mondays (3 weeks in a row).
Viva la Diva's walking challege (2 weeks in a row: but only 8 miles both weeks, not Viva's amazing 20).
And, this week I joined Rosemary Conley and did a Saturday morning Zumba Class.
So, one more class or exercise session and I will have built back up to the level of exercise that I was doing on LL. I stated after the first few weeks and built up to that level -- and it is the level I continued after losing the weight while I maintained my losses.
It was only after I slacked off on the exercise (gradually -- then a full stop) that I started to regain the weight. It came back at about 2 pounds a month (that is 7,000 more calories consumed than burned) -- and I had a couple of big holiday gains (9 pounds in 3 weeks and 6 pounds in 10 days)! By December of 2010, I was very close to being obese again.
So, I am BACK AT IT! Total Losses since January 2nd: 9 pounds!
MinnieMel
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LellyCD
Trying to stay healthy!
Hey Mel, Found you! haven't caught up on your entire diary as i think it'll take a while, but I wanted to say a huge Congrats for the 3lb loss, well done you!!
Can i ask which plan your doing? or what your current cal levels are the mo? the exercise def seems to be working, have put some in my plan for this week, hope is helps as i am a slooow loser!
Have a great Sunday
xx
Can i ask which plan your doing? or what your current cal levels are the mo? the exercise def seems to be working, have put some in my plan for this week, hope is helps as i am a slooow loser!
Have a great Sunday
xx
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Hi Lelly,
I am doing four CD type products most days, trying to drink 3L of water (I have some flavourings I have just started using: Crystal Light -- I used this when I did LL and it did not affect my ketosis), and if I am really hungry or cranky I will have a Weight Watchers Low Cal Cheese stick (50 cals) or a 1/4 cup of lightly salted nuts (cashews or peanuts). I also have some lovely ginger tea that I will have in the evenings -- it has a sweet taste (used it when on LL and it never affected my ketosis or losses).
My typical day's menu is
Lots of coffee with artificial sweetner (preferably Splenda tabs)
Water (some with flavourings).
Breakfast:
Oatmeal (small packet, not CD though because I hate the texture of theirs) and 1/4 cup of slivered almonds mixed into it. (160 cals)
Snack: WW Cheese Stick (2) (100 cals) OR 1/4 cup of nuts (180)
Lunch:
A Southbeach Diet Bar (180 cals).
Low Carb and higher in protein than CD.
Dinner:
A CD soup (I quite like the Oriental, Chicken and Mushroom and Vegetable ones). (138 cals)
Late Night Snack:
A CD shake made with Mix-a-Mousse (Choc Mint, Choc Orange, Choc, Butterscotch, tried so far, and all yummy). (138 cals)
So, my total calories range between about 640ish to 800ish.
I did the LL Foundation pretty much by the book (and lost about 5 stone). But, for this "relose" (2.5 stone) I decided to do a more balanced approached. I know that using WW would force me to learn portion control and good decision making, but I think I could stick to it better with more of a "all or nothing" approach.
And, my sister (who is a physiologist) had me read the data that showed people lose weight at the same rate on 880 calories as day as they do on a true (i.e. under 500 calories) VLCD diet. This is because your body thinks it is going through a period of famine and becomes very efficient.
In summary, what I am currently doing is not totally sole source it more like 810. It is working for me. The few times I tried to SS last year (as I did for most of 2010, I was on again, then off... repeat) I found it very hard.
This time, I started out by SSing for 2 weeks and then came up with this "compromise". I had to find something that worked for me, now. I have lost 9 pounds in January, and have been "on plan" for 35 days! This is best I have done (by far) since my original 2008 VLCD.
I am hoping (expecting) to be at goal and maintaining by the beginning of April. Then, I will face a real challenge -- I will be in the US for 9 days (with two travel days) and will have to make very good Low GI, South Beach type food choices. And, I am prepared to go back to CD immediately upon return if need be. "A stitch in time, saves nine" could be translated for into "drop the pounds asap or they will pile back on quickly".
I hope you have a good Sunday.
MinnieMel
I am doing four CD type products most days, trying to drink 3L of water (I have some flavourings I have just started using: Crystal Light -- I used this when I did LL and it did not affect my ketosis), and if I am really hungry or cranky I will have a Weight Watchers Low Cal Cheese stick (50 cals) or a 1/4 cup of lightly salted nuts (cashews or peanuts). I also have some lovely ginger tea that I will have in the evenings -- it has a sweet taste (used it when on LL and it never affected my ketosis or losses).
My typical day's menu is
Lots of coffee with artificial sweetner (preferably Splenda tabs)
Water (some with flavourings).
Breakfast:
Oatmeal (small packet, not CD though because I hate the texture of theirs) and 1/4 cup of slivered almonds mixed into it. (160 cals)
Snack: WW Cheese Stick (2) (100 cals) OR 1/4 cup of nuts (180)
Lunch:
A Southbeach Diet Bar (180 cals).
Low Carb and higher in protein than CD.
Dinner:
A CD soup (I quite like the Oriental, Chicken and Mushroom and Vegetable ones). (138 cals)
Late Night Snack:
A CD shake made with Mix-a-Mousse (Choc Mint, Choc Orange, Choc, Butterscotch, tried so far, and all yummy). (138 cals)
So, my total calories range between about 640ish to 800ish.
I did the LL Foundation pretty much by the book (and lost about 5 stone). But, for this "relose" (2.5 stone) I decided to do a more balanced approached. I know that using WW would force me to learn portion control and good decision making, but I think I could stick to it better with more of a "all or nothing" approach.
And, my sister (who is a physiologist) had me read the data that showed people lose weight at the same rate on 880 calories as day as they do on a true (i.e. under 500 calories) VLCD diet. This is because your body thinks it is going through a period of famine and becomes very efficient.
In summary, what I am currently doing is not totally sole source it more like 810. It is working for me. The few times I tried to SS last year (as I did for most of 2010, I was on again, then off... repeat) I found it very hard.
This time, I started out by SSing for 2 weeks and then came up with this "compromise". I had to find something that worked for me, now. I have lost 9 pounds in January, and have been "on plan" for 35 days! This is best I have done (by far) since my original 2008 VLCD.
I am hoping (expecting) to be at goal and maintaining by the beginning of April. Then, I will face a real challenge -- I will be in the US for 9 days (with two travel days) and will have to make very good Low GI, South Beach type food choices. And, I am prepared to go back to CD immediately upon return if need be. "A stitch in time, saves nine" could be translated for into "drop the pounds asap or they will pile back on quickly".
I hope you have a good Sunday.
MinnieMel
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bellefrogette
Silver Member
Mel
I have loads of crystal lite..I love the stuff. grape is my current fav .I can't think of a good reason why it or its equivalent is not available in the supermarkets here.
Bella
I have loads of crystal lite..I love the stuff. grape is my current fav .I can't think of a good reason why it or its equivalent is not available in the supermarkets here.
Bella
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Missed my January Challenge Target - c'est la vie!
Updating my personal targets.
MM
Weight Loss Goals:
First Goal: Getting down to 11 1/2 st ! (161lbs) Done
Second Goal:Getting into the 10 sts! (153lbs) Only 3 pounds to go for this!
January Challenge: Lose 12lbs (-9) (153lbs) MISSED THIS TARGET :sigh:
Third Goal: Getting to 10 1/2 st! (147lbs)
Valentines Day Challenge: Lose 19lbs (-9) (145 lbs) This will be diffficult to do.
Fourth Goal: Getting to 10 st! (140lbs)
Fifth Goal: Getting to 9 1/2 st! (133lbs)
Lifetime Goal: Maintaining between 9st4 and 9st12 -- never seeing 10st again!!! (130 to 138lbs)
Fitness Goals:
Do the Fat-to-Fit-Foto Challenge 5 days a week by walking the dog and taking the photo: Minimum 30 mins. brisk walking daily (approx. 2 miles).
Just started this -- did 3x this week.
Work out at home or in a class 3 x a week.
Did Aquafit Monday night and Rosemary Conley Zumba on Saturday Morning.
Try to do 10 miles of extra walking per week (Viva la Diva's Challenge is 20 -- but I am finding that too big a challenge ATM).
Did 8 miles between stepping to Glee and dog walking.
Personal/Home Project Goals:
Finish scrapbook for neice
Sew Project for B
Alter DD's curtains
Alter clothing in basket
as one is done I'll add another, otherwise this list would go on forever...
Updating my personal targets.
MM
MinnieMel
Why Be Normal?
Hi Claire --
Thanks -- I do not think that I can expect to lose more than three pounds a week, and been losing between one and two -- so the three off is a blessing.
I am trying to build back up to working out at least 3 times a week and walking briskly for 30 minutes at least 5 times a week. And, I want to try and do more Active type things with family.
MM
Thanks -- I do not think that I can expect to lose more than three pounds a week, and been losing between one and two -- so the three off is a blessing.
I am trying to build back up to working out at least 3 times a week and walking briskly for 30 minutes at least 5 times a week. And, I want to try and do more Active type things with family.
MM
bellefrogette
Silver Member
and more flavours..all are great and come in little sachets at times , handy for pouring into a bottle of volvic..tastes great hot as well .
bellefrogette
Silver Member
Oh claire I hope you remember which one, cos I have a lot but I would love to know where I can get some if I run out. They have an intense sweetness without any chemically after taste.
sumayyah
please try again
will keep an eye out for it belle
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