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Weight Loss - Pre Thanksgiving Check In

OrangeFeltOrangeFelt member
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How's everyone doing this week?  We all know Turkey Day is on Thursday, and that means LOTS of available foods!  I've seen a LOT of information floating around the internet on how to stay on track through the holidays.  Here are some links for you to peruse:

 Fitsu gar's Article on How to Prevent Weight Gain

My fav so far - Web MD's 10 ways to avoid holiday weight gain (and I'll be holding myself to these - Pace yourself, be choosy about sweets, walk it off.)

Active's Top 10 list - which is great with #10 - stay positive and don't beat yourself up. :)

So for this week (rate from 1-5):

Food?

Exercise?

Motivation?

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Re: Weight Loss - Pre Thanksgiving Check In

  • OrangeFeltOrangeFelt member

    Food: 3.  I've been staying pretty well within my calories for the most part, but I decided that pie, whipped cream, and wine were more important last night. :)

    Exercise: 5.  I've been running as usual, but actually got into Crow pose in Yoga yesterday! I haven't been able to do that for at least a year. I didn't hold it long, but just getting there was huge. :)  (pic if you don't know what that is. Yes, my arms are sore.)

    Motivation: 4.5! I weighed myself today and saw a number that was lower than I've seen in a looong time. I got off and on the scale again and it was .2 higher, so I logged the higher weight - but it gave me a pep talk for Thanksgiving. :)

    I guess my own Thanksgiving trick to add - I'll be using a smaller plate, and filling a good portion of it with Turkey.  That way I can trick myself into eating just a little less than I plan. And I plan on chowing down over here! :)

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  • risa_4-11-09risa_4-11-09

    Food:4 Ive been staying under my calories, but I need to add more fruits and veggies. Its just hard with being so busy to get to the store, and have them in the house. But atleast I know Im good with the excuses ;) I have a feeling that my calorie intake might be too low, so after Thanksgiving Ill look into it more. If anyone has any ideas that would be great ;)

    Exercise: 4 Ive been working out alot more, even when I didnt really feel like it. But I know I need to up it otherwise these .2 losses are going to continue, and my motivation wont keep up.

    Motivation: 4 Im really having to think about my motivation daily, thankfully I still remember what it is ;) Keeping my eye on the right foods has been a little easier this week too, so Im grateful for the right mindset.

    Thanksgiving Plan: I plan on working out that morning for the extra calories, and maybe a family walk that afternoon ;) I will be using a small plate too, and keeping my water glass going all day. And as much as it might help out with the day in general, Ill be skipping the wine. I will be logging everything too that way I dont overdue it too much.

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  • SaraLouiseBride08SaraLouiseBride08

    You are super awesome for those links! I really need them right now.

    Food: 1

    Exercise: 1

    Motivation: 2 - I start out strong every morning, then cave to temptations.

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  • kiarox2002kiarox2002

    Food: 3.  I fell of the wagon big time on Saturday, but I got right back on on Sunday.  :)  As of Saturday I'm down 12 pounds!  :)  I really want to keep this forward momentum going so I'm going to try to be good on Thanksgiving.  Shouldn't be too hard as I'm a vegetarian and most things at Thanksgiving are cooked with meat.  First year I'm glad of it!  

    Excercise: 0.  I have to find some time to add in some excercise.  I'm just not sure when.

    Motivation: 5.  Seeing the scale continue to drop is hugely motivating.  My first big goal is to loose 40 pounds which puts me at my pre-preg weight.  Right before I got pregnant with Kate, I lost 20 pounds and bought some cute clothes which I hardly ever got to wear.  It's very motivating to think that my wardrobe will quadruple if I can get down to that weight. 

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  • FeistyFilleFeistyFille

    Food: 2. I was doing really well for a while, and then I started treating myself again with wine and sugary things.  Subsequently, I've gained.  It's all about the diet.

     Exercise: 4. I went to the gym on Friday, jogged/walked 4 miles on Sunday, and plan to either jog or hit the gym tonight.

    Motivation: 3. I'm bummed that I've gained a few lbs since hitting my low. But I'm motivated to get back into running condition.  I've run marathons before dangit!  I should be able to handle a 5K without being ridiculously sore the next few days.

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  • PersaPersa

    I have my in laws visiting all week so my diet and exercise have already been derailed. I'm supposed to do week 2/day 1 of couch to 5k today and I'm not sure when I'd be able do that with them visiting. And we've already eaten ourselves silly and it's only tuesday. Boo 

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