Fat March part 3

Fat March Part 3

Ok so this was by far my favorite episode so far. I love to see how much weight everyone is losing although I was shocked to see Matt only lose 1 lbs and big mouth Anthony WHAT?? 18lbs or something. Eeeshhh

Wendy? Oh my gosh she was one of my favorite people and now she is gone. I thought she was more determined and a stronger competitor? Guess I was wrong.Congrats for walking 200 miles guys. That is amazing for anyone let alone a bunch of chubbies.

Here's the offical synopsis for Episode Three of Fat March

sounds like it's going to be a fabulous episode full of DRAMA!
AS THE MARCHERS PASS THE 200-MILE MARK, TENSIONS REACH A BOILING POINT, AND A BIG SURPRISE AWAITS THEM IN -->-->NEW YORK CITY-->, -->ON-->--> ABC'S

"Episode 3" - The marchers rejoice as they exceed the 200-mile mark, but a huge blow up is in the offing among Matt, Will and Anthony, as tensions mount. Then, time stands still in Times Square when the walkers get a very big surprise in New York City, on "Fat March"
The marchers set out from -->-->New Haven-->, -->Connecticut-->--> with $80,000 prize money left for each contestant. Physical ailments are causing rapid deterioration: Matt's knees are in such pain that he feels they may be ruined beyond repair and worries that he may not be able to continue. Will struggles to get a grip on the physical and mental pressures that are impeding his ability to complete the journey; and Wendy is rushed to the hospital.--> -->
Anthony's dark side rears its ugly head and the others are beginning to suspect that he's a duplicitous and conniving instigator. The strain and stress pit Anthony against Will, and by the end of stage three, in -->-->Rye-->, -->New York-->-->, they take center stage for an even bigger brawl. A clam dig challenge splits the walkers into teams of two with the task of digging up as many clams as possible in a half-hour, and the psychological demands take a toll on another marcher who decides to leave.
Source: ABC

My swelling is down YAY

Ok so all week I stayed away from salt. Well as much as I could without complete denial lol. Coming from a salt addict that is. I feel so much better and am actually beginning to taste my food. Would you talk to NO SALT Challenge with me? What food is the hardest for you to eat without salt. Mine would have to be raw veggies or popcorn I suppose. I did buy this "light salt" but apparently it is just regular salt cut in half lol..
This week I am focusing on why I emotionally eat. What is emotional eating and how to cure it. I will give you a little bit about my history but my mom reads this and I do not want to make her sound bad or make her sad so I will omit some things.
From the age of 6-7 I was a tiny bit overweight probably totally normal for what kids are today but this is in the 70's. Maybe 8-10lbs overweight between the ages of 7-10. I remember my mom taking me in to see the dietitian and her asking me what I ate and I told her corn and potato's and she replied only cows and pigs eat those foods. Something like that. Well that was a life changing moment for me. In my infantile thinking because I was so young I heard YOU ARE A PIG OR A COW? I was so devastated and it made me sad.
My mom would try to watch my food intake and have me exercise for punishment so of course for the rest of my life I related exercise to punishment so do you think I ever enjoyed it? NO!
OO a storm is coming have to shut down
Be back soon
Weightylady

NO More Chinese buffets

After yesterdays Chinese buffet my feet have swollen up like a whale. I mean they actually hurt because it is pulling my skin YUCK! I need to find some ideas to reduce swelling for real. Either that food had a ton of salt or msg or whatever because I was fine before I ate there. I am going to watch my salt now and so I was looking online and found a no-salt product I guess like Spenda or something..

If you've tasted the low sodium foods on grocery store shelves, you probably know that food without salt is tasteless. Now you can purchase these low sodium foods and simply add AlsoSalt to improve the flavor. It is the first and only sodium free salt substitute that actually tastes like salt ~ really it does! And it doesn't have that bitter, metallic aftertaste that all of the other salt substitutes have. Sprinkle it on foods you would normally add salt to. You can also cook and bake with it as an ingredient in a recipe. When a recipe requires salt, use AlsoSalt instead. Order AlsoSalt online. List of retail stores that carry AlsoSalt.The Pocket Guide to Low Sodium Foods 2nd edition is truly an indispensable reference for anyone watching their sodium intake. Organized by grocery aisle, only low sodium foods are listed. No more searching through thousands of brand names. It includes the best low sodium food choices at major fast food and restaurant chains. Along with the sodium content, it includes the nutritional info for fat, cholesterol, carbs, fiber, and sugar. The Pocket Guide to Low Sodium Foods 2nd edition has everything you need to make wise choices at the supermarket and when dining out. You'll love this book! $8.95 with free shipping. Order this bookHere is a list of the sodium content of many foods: Sodium Content of Foods
Low Sodium Foods
1-150 mg per servingBeverages
Beer, wine, coffee, tea
Fruit drinks, soda pop, Kool-AidBreads and Cereals
Breads, white, whole grain
Cakes, cookies, crepes, doughnuts
Cereals: cooked, granola, puffed rice, puffed wheat, Shredded Wheat
Crackers: graham, low salt, melba toast
Pasta: macaroni, noodles, spaghetti, riceCondiments
Butter, margarine, oil
Horseradish, mustard, spices, herbs, sugar, syrup, Tabasco, vinegarDairy Products
Cheeses: cream, Monterey, Mozzarella, Ricotta, low salt types
Cream: half & half, sour, whipping
Ice cream, sherbet
Milk
Non-dairy creamerFruits and Vegetables
All fresh fruits and vegetables
Frozen fruits and vegetables (without sauces)
Vegetables, canned: low sodium or rinsedMain Dishes
All unprocessed meats, fish, and poultry
Eggs
Peanut butter
Tuna: low sodium or canned that you rinseSnacks
Low salt products
Nuts, unsalted
Popcorn, unsalted
Medium Sodium Foods
150-250 mg per servingBread and Cereals
Biscuits, rolls, muffins - 1
Pancakes - 1
Ready-to-eat cereals - 3/4 cup
Saltine crackers - 6
Sweet roll - 1Condiments
Gravy - 2 tablespoons
Ketchup - 1 tablespoon
Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
Pickles, sweet - 2 small
Relish - 2 tablespoons
Salad dressing - 1 tablespoon
Soy sauce, low sodiumDairy products
Cheeses - 1 oz
Cottage cheese - 1/2 cup
Pudding - 3/4 cupVegetables
Tomato and vegetable juice - 1/2 cup
Vegetables, canned - 1/2 cupSnacks
Corn chips - 1 cup
Potato chips - 1 cup
Snack crackers - 5-10
Low sodium food labelsSalt free: Less than 5 milligrams sodium per serving.Sodium free: Less than 5 milligrams sodium per serving.No Salt added: No salt added during processing; does not necessarily mean sodium free.Very Low Sodium: 35 milligrams or less sodium per serving.Low Sodium: 140 milligrams or less per serving.Light in Sodium: 50% less sodium (as compared with a standard serving size of the traditional food), restricted to foods with more than 40 calories per serving or more than 3 grams of fat per serving.Less Sodium or Reduced Sodium: At least 25% less sodium (as compared with a standard serving size of the traditional food).Read the Nutrition Facts Label to compare the amount of sodium in processed foods - such as frozen dinners, packaged mixes, cereals, cheese, soups, breads, salad dressings, and sauces.Read the Percent Daily Value (DV) on the Nutrition Facts Label to compare the amount of sodium among brands.Choose those foods that have lower values. Compare the amounts you will eat to the serving size given. Always read food labels and do the math. The sodium content on the nutritional panel is based on the number of servings the package states. Example: a can of soup may say 770 mg of sodium but bases that number on 2.5 servings. 770 x 2.5 = 1,925 mg of sodium in that can of soup.
Reading claims for Fat Content
Fat Free: Less than 0.5g of fat or saturated fat per serving.
Saturated fat free: Less than 0.5g of saturated fat & less than 0.5f of trans fatty fat.
Low fat: 3 g or less of total fat.
Low saturated fat: 1 g or less of saturated fat.
Reduced fat or less fat: At least 25 percent less fat than the regular version.
Claims for Cholesterol Content
Cholesterol free: Less than 2 mg per serving.
Low cholesterol: 20 mg or less.
Reduced cholesterol: At least 25 percent less cholesterol than the regular version or less cholesterol.
Claims for Sugar Content
Sugar free: Less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving.
Reduced sugar: At least 25 percent less sugar than the regular version.
Claims for Fiber Content
High fiber: 5 g or more of fiber per serving.
Good source of fiber: - 2.5 g or 4.9 g of fiber per serving
Claims for Calorie Content
Calorie free: Less than 5 calories per serving.
Low calorie: 40 calories or less per serving.

Dieting till my life is over/ Dieting on a BUDGET

Will I be on a diet until my life is over? Do you think it is truely a lifestyle change. What if you like to eat? What if you are just addicted to food. I needed some some easy tips on eating healthy on a budget and found some great ideas
Today I went out to lunch and we originally were going to step out to Olive Garden for their soup and salad but opted for chinese and know what chinese food does to you. Well for me I always eat too much of it and it makes me feel bloated, I mean really bloated lol. The good thing though is I always manage to drink a ton of water with it.
Well the kids go back to school in three weeks eeeeee. YAY! Am I a terrible mommy. I am just tired of them bickering and whining all day.. Ok well back to the ideas. Some of my personal ideas that have worked well for me is to
*always carry a little thermus where ever I go filled with filtered water.
*always just shop the perimeter of the store and avoid the isles. Seriously that is were all the junk food is.
*I replace plain yogart for sour cream at least I think it is healthier

Some TIPS I found that are actually very useful...(Dieting on a budget)

· Cook from scratch as much as possible. Dinners in a box or a bag come with a hefty price tag and are not as tasty as homemade. Instead of buying frozen entrees, freeze your own leftovers to take to work and reheat for lunch.
· Canned tuna, peanut butter, beans, and eggs are the cheapest protein sources, with poultry as the next best choice.
· Plan at least one vegetarian meal per week. Not only will you save money, you'll increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. In general, your food dollars will stretch more if you treat meat as a condiment, not as the focus of the meal.
· Buy fresh produce in season. Frozen produce is a good choice when fresh is too pricey or of poor quality—and again, you’ll save even more with store brands. Buy just what you’ll use to avoid waste. If you don’t already, make plans to grow your own.
· Instead of buying a latte or cappuccino every morning, brew your own coffee or espresso at home. You'll save money even if you use premium coffee beans. You can also save money (and get extra antioxidants) by choosing iced tea over soda.
· Be willing to sacrifice convenience. Wash and slice your vegetables instead of buying pre-bagged versions. Skin and debone your poultry.
· Snack on fresh fruits and vegetables, yogurt, high-fiber cereal, and hot-air popped popcorn.
Before You Go to the Store
· Make a list! If you shop without a list, you are much more likely to purchase items that you don't need and to forget items that you do need.
; Plan your weekly menu ahead of time. Take the time to look through your recipes; you can improve the variety of your diet (and reduce the risk of boredom) by trying one new recipe per week. You may want to read through the grocery ads to look for great deals and plan your meals accordingly.
· Look through your refrigerator and your cupboards before you make your list. This way you can purchase any staples that you might otherwise have forgotten (requiring an emergency trip to the store) while keeping you from buying items that you already have on hand.
· Clip coupons only if they will save you money on items that you use regularly. You can save extra money by using coupons to purchase items that are on sale. Don't buy products you don't need just because you have a coupon.
· Wholesale clubs can help you save money ... but they can also tempt you into purchasing items that you don't need, or purchasing more than you need. Try to split these items with a friend.
· Plan to purchase cleaning supplies, personal care items, and other non-grocery products at the department store or drugstore, not at the supermarket. Supermarkets tend to charge a premium for these "general merchandise" items.
·Plan to shop early in the morning or later in the evening. Stores are most crowded in the after-work hours during the week and on weekend afternoons, which will add to your shopping stress.
· Have a meal or light snack before you head to the store. If you shop on an empty stomach, your good judgment may fly out the window.
· If possible, leave your children with a spouse or baby-sitter.
At the Store
· Stick to your list! Don't let yourself be tempted by in-store displays, samples, etc.
· Stay to the perimeter of the store as much as possible, which is where you will find produce, dairy, meat, and bread.
· Take advantage of special offers, such as a discount card for frequent shoppers, a senior citizens' discount, etc.
· Don't be afraid to try store brands and generic brands. Depending on the supermarkets in your area, you may be able to find store brands of reduced-fat, reduced-sodium, even organic products. Many of these items are just as tasty as the national brands, so experiment to find store brands that you like.
· Check expiration dates. If an item will spoil before you are able to use it, it is not a bargain.
· Buy items in "family-sized" containers only if you have a large family, or if you can split the packages into servings that your family will use.
· Buy spices and other dry items from bulk bins. You won't spend extra money on packaging, and you'll have more control over how much you buy—you won't spend several dollars on a jar of oregano when you need only a few teaspoons for a recipe.
· At the meat counter, ask to have your order packaged for the number of servings needed. For example, if you have three meals that each require two chicken breasts, ask for three packages of two breasts each.
· Take note of item prices as you shop, then watch the register screen as the items are scanned. Double-check your receipt before you leave to make sure that each item scanned correctly and that items were not scanned twice.

Munching on Carrots

Today I wanted to snack on a hot fudge Sundae but opted for carrots hehe. I tend to sway away from carrots but found that carrots offer a variety of health benefits
Other than the obvious benefits to eyesight, carrots have many other exciting health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and preventing heart attacks and cancer.
All our lives we've been told to eat our carrots, they help improve your eyesight. Maybe you've wondered, what exactly is it about the carrot that is good for my eyes? That would be the beta-carotene. In addition to giving the carrot its name and orange color, it also converts to vitamin A in the body which helps improve vision. The vitamin A forms a purple pigment called rhodopsin the eye needs to see in dim light. Rhodopsin production is spurred by vitamin A, raising the effectiveness of the light-sensitive area of the retina. Not getting enough vitamin A can actually lead to night blindness. Wow, mom was right!
But that's not all that carrots can do for you. The beta-carotene in carrots is an anti-oxidant combating the free radicals that contribute to conditions like cancer, heart disease, and muscular degeneration. Medical studies conducted in Texas and Chicago indicate that men with the high levels of beta-carotene and vitamin C had a 37% lower risk of cancer than the men with lower levels. Carrots also contain another anti-oxidant called alpha-carotene. A study conducted in Bethesda, MD concluded that men who consume high amounts of alpha carotene have a lower incidence of lung cancer.
Cooking carrots actually raises the nutritional benefits. The fiber in carrots can trap the beta carotene, making it difficult for your body to extract. By cooking them slightly, you free the beta-carotene, from the fiber, which allows your body to absorb it better. Eating only a half-cup serving per day will give you more than the recommended dosage of beta-carotene. Also when you buy carrots raw at the store, you must cut off the leafy tops before storing, or they will suck out all the vitamins. the best way to consume your daily dose is to add carrot to your favorite juice blends. This actually breaks apart the fibers allowing the beta-carotene direct access to absorption. So be sure to eat your carrots every day!
Essortment

I will be reading from YOU DESERVE A BREAK TODAY

Well I am reading from an EBOOK called You Deserve a break today and no I am not going to McDonalds lol...

The first step in the book says,

Get up before the rest of the family and start your day with some quiet time for you. Use the time to meditate, read a few pages in a favorite book, or just enjoy a good cup of coffee in peace. Starting your day off with a few quite moments and fully relaxing sets the mood for the entire rest of the day. You’ll feel calm and centered for hours to come.

I did that today. I poured a nice hot cup of my favorite Starbucks Italian Roast coffee freshly brewed mmm.. Then I proceeded to talk to my God and give my day to Him. He is amazing just that I have got through this time alone is amazing. I know at least 2 other women personally that have gone through what I am going through and they gave up midstream. They lost their homes and took up drinking. I am sober now for 15 years and I refuse to let my circumstances dictate whether I remain sober so I think I will end my day on the same note as I started.. A good one.. Now I am not saying this has anything to do with my ability because really I know that without God I would be lost. There are days I feel like a complete failure but He is faithful to remind me of who I am in Him.. Thank God..

WOW I love The Biggest Loser

Tonight I watched the premiere of Fat March and I always am disappointed in the copycat versions of my favorite shows but I have to say I was very very happy with this show.

Some questions:

1. Who would weigh themselves on national t.v.?? Heck not me!! They should get a bonus just for being brave enough for that

2. Let alone let America watch them suffer and sweat and practically die in front of us all.

3. How much weight do you need to lose

4. How much weight do you think these people will lose in 10 weeks. My guess is anywhere from 40-100 lbs. Pretty amazing what exercise will do.

What did you think of Fat March?

I loved Shane so sorry to see him go. I am thinking a woman will win this baby. These women are great with lots of stamina

I think their diet looks reasonable. A nice bowl of oatmeal, (hope they gave them splenda) Some fresh fruit and an egg white omlet mmmmm! lol

The one irritating part was that obnoxious girl in the beginning. Was she serious? She wanted to quit on day one I am suprised that she made it three days? Hmmmmm

Are you drinking enough water?

I am! I drink about 90oz of water a day not including coffee. Does coffee count. Maybe I need to cut back on coffee. Does anyone know if decaf (swiss water filtered) is ok for you to drink because I love my coffee. Let's see I had this wonderful salad today I would love to share my recipe.

1/2 stalk of romaine lettuce if it is the romaine hearts

1 med. fresh vine ripened tomato diced

1/2 avocado diced

1 large pickling cucumber (the small cucumbers) diced

green olives chopped

red onion diced

fresh basil copped up about 1/8 cup

Salt and Pepper to taste

Lemon Juice and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I never measure you need to play with it a little until you find the consistency that you like)

Add some Nice fresh whole wheat bread straight out of the oven and viola YUM!!

Does taking in large amounts of water help to loss weight?

Losing weight is not rocket science. It's simply a matter of taking in less calories each day than you're using, or burning more calories than you're using. This means that if during the course of your regular daily activities you are burning 3,000 calories, then you'll want to eat foods that add up to less than that amount.
For example, if it's determined that a person of your size uses that amount of calories each day, then putting yourself on a diet that only allowed you 2,000 calories per day would put you on course to lose two pounds per week. How, you ask? Because it takes 3,500 calories to either gain or lose one pound of fat. By reducing you caloric intake by 1,000 calories daily for seven days you'll have lost 7,000 calories from your body, or 3,500 x 2 = two pounds.
Drinking plenty of water is an essential part of your daily routine. It helps to flush your system and is better for you than any other liquid beverage on the planet for maintaining good health. Drinking a big glass of water before you eat a meal is not a bad idea. Keep in mind though that even if you're dieting you'll still need to get the proper nutrients in your body, so don't substitute water for too many meals.
You could fast one day per week and drink nothing but water. This will not only help you to lose weight but you'll also help to flush your system out. Everyone, dieting or not, should fast from time to time.
Summary - If you're wondering if water will help you to loss weight, yes it can, but don't abuse it. Cut your calories, drink water and begin an exercise program. Doing these three things can rapidly speed up your weight loss and you'll be doing it the healthy way.
Are You "Fed Up" With Fad Diets? Find Out The REAL Truth About Losing Weight Right Now By Visiting BestWayToLoseWeight.org or by clicking on Water Help To Loss Weight. Joe Simmons is a former U.S. Army Sgt That Wants You To Live A Healthy Life. Get Ready, Get Up, Get Moving and Get Your Life Back!
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This inspired me after my crazy day

Ok lets see where do I start. First today was crazy and yes most people eat because they are what? Bored, tired, sad, mad, crazy, irritated or just hungry. Today was all of the above for me so I ate! LOL..

First I was suppose to watch a 1 year old, 5 year old, 7 year old and 8 year old. No biggie right! Well at noon my long lost relatives showed up. They are from Arizona so that added 2 people to my already 5 people in the house which made it a bit cramped but wait I am not finished. So then at 1 I got a call saying ooo would you mind watching my kids till 6 so in come 2 more kids and then in come 2 more friends and by 6 I was completely starving and completely tired so I ate! I ate 2 pieces of pizza and some sour dough bread. Not on my Dietwatch menu mind you although I did start the day with some eggs/egg whites, lean ham and veggies then at lunch I had a nice bowl of super high fiber cereal, skim milk and cantalope.

So anyways I am very tired but happy this day is over and I can say it was not a complete failure. I also drank tons of water eeeeeee..

So this is actually what inspired me today...........

Christian Based Weight LossBy: Tara Burner

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." ~~~Proverbs 16:3

Do you want to achieve freedom and overcome any weight problems or food addictions that you may have?!Let me tell you this - Christ died to set YOU free! He died and rose again so you could experience the blessed life you were created to have. Christ died so that you could ENJOY your life here on earth, as well as in heaven! He did this so you could have an intimate relationship with HIM. You do not have to be a slave to food or diets or your weight.We know from His Word that He wants awesome things for His children (that means YOU too!). He did not want you to have shame or feel like a failure-feelings that often come with the added weight brought on from overeating. God made food for us to live on and enjoy, the food is not the enemy but the reason for the overeating which brought on the extra weight is the area of your life you need to pray over and give to God!!! Then and only then will you really be free to enjoy food and lose the added weight.

ALL things are possible thru Him who strengthens us!!! Words to live by!!Daily we fight a battle between our flesh and our spirit! Give it ALL to Him! And you CAN do it!Remember this does take time (but guess what, you've got God with you every step of the way, every minute of every day!), you did not gain weight overnight and YES, God DOES work miracles but He also teaches us as well, and you have to give it to God and do it HIS way and you WILL achieve it!"Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. "~~~Phillippians 3:13-14

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My first day of Dietwatch

Interesting! Very Interesting. I am liking the layout of dietwatch and lots to learn there too.

Under your plan

you get a calorie calculator when you log in your food it will calculate your totals for the day

Printable shopping list (which I love)

Log your exercise

Log your weight

Log your water for the day

Food converters

ASK an expert

The program also lets you exchange foods for the ones you do not like. Very user friendly

Here is a great article I read today

How to make sure you give up on your diet in only 4 short weeks

Every year millions of us make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Every year millions of us give up before the end of January. Let’s take a look at some of the things we do to set ourselves up for failure year after year.Super Restrictive Diets We all like instant gratification. We want to loose 30 pounds in 3 days. That’s what drives us to super restrictive diets that promise immediate fast results. We go on the soup diet, the rice diet or the egg diet. We are bound to give up – who can eat that stuff for 30 days straight?The Juice DietWith this particular diet, you don’t have anything other than water and this disgustingly sweet juice for 48 hours. Sure you’ll lose a few pounds of water when you first try it, but it’s obviously not a long-term diet plan.Diet Pills Diet Pills are supposed to work by suppressing your appetite and boosting your metabolism by using caffeine and similar stimulants. They don’t work well long term for two reasons. You don’t feel very well if you’re jacked up on caffeine that much. I tend to get grumpy, impatient and jittery. Secondly, their effects tend to wear off over time. Your body just gets used to all the extra stimulants and you loose the intended benefits and are simply stuck with a caffeine addition.Low Carb DietAny diet that cuts out most of a major food group will be hard to stick with. Low carb diets were all the craze a few years ago, but are slowly starting to fade out. The reason is simple. In the long run, we don’t want to give up bread, pasta and rice.You already know that these quick fix diets don’t work. You’ve probably made the New Year’s resolution to lose weight a few times and given up sooner or later. Make this year different. How? By using a more common sense approach to dieting. Eat healthy, make small changes to consume fewer calories and get more active. Slow and steady changes in what you eat and what you do will get you there. You will still be sticking to your resolution in February, March, and all the way into December.
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