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| In Sedona today and got caught in the Vortex. Lunch Special Mexican Plate 650 Calories and passed up on the beer. I have 400 calories left for the day. I'll make it easy.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/16/06 11:58 A
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| Karl - I have the same problem, great during the week, just hard on the weekends.
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sfmedic.. welcome to sp.. this is a great website.. with a great bunch of people.. you'll learn a lot from everyone..
.. are you a medic?
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Weekends suck. I've been at this for two weeks, I do great all week -- lost five lbs last week and 5 lbs this week then gained all of it back on the weekends.
Well, at least I know my weakness. This weekend I'm staying on the diet!
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CINCYMITCH
5/14/06 8:23 P
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| Cincinnati guy here. There are 3 or 4 of us where I work using SparkPeople now. It's kind of nice that everyone is trying to help each other out.
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Welcome New Spark Guys!
If you're trying to break 200, click on the guys' lounge, then click on Break 200 Club and join us there - I know I'm not a guy - but I'm still trying to break 200 - weighed in at 207 today - down from 231 in mid-December, 2005
Will change CW tomorrow which is my "official" weigh-in day!
Jolaine
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| ok now I know I need to stick to this. I fell off the wagon today. My son had his freshman orientation for HS for next year and they had a "pizza social" after. I ate 2 pieces of Domino's extra large cheese pizza, a can of pepsi and a small bag of Lay's. I entered it as my lunch and it was almost all of my calories for the day!!!!!! I guess I can't eat dinner tonight. lol oops!!
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MILKMANCOLBY
5/12/06 8:08 P
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| Thanks for the info Veron', i checked out the coolrunning website and according to the beggining runners couch to 5k schedule, i'm doing better than i thought, i'm already working at a week 6 schedule of running 2 miles in 20 minutes, i think i'll continue doing that for another couple of weeks and move on to 2.5 miles in 25 minutes.
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VERNONHEATHER
5/12/06 12:40 P
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Hey MilkMan, I've heard a lot of people on here recommend the "couch to 5k" plan. Also, a search on the web should show loads of potential plans. Most of them (if not all), will be incremental. Run for 1 minute, walk for 4 for one week, next week run for 2, walk for 3. etc.
I did my 5k training through my community center, that might work too for you.
Hope that helps, and good luck.
Heather
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MILKMANCOLBY
5/12/06 11:09 A
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| anyone know a website useful for training for a 5k?
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MIKTHINNER
5/10/06 8:36 P
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Congrats, Chric.C. I kinda get the picture. I've been watching my waistline grow for years (from a 32" to a 38") and figuring it would stop eventually. No such luck. I have to actually try to get it gone if I want it gone; something I'm not used to.
Anyway, good to hear your feeling good about yourself. Continued success! Michael
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/10/06 4:22 P
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| I'm not losing weight but I caught a glimps of myself in the mirror this morning and I didn't get sick to my stomach like usual - my wife says I look much better - anyway, it's just nice not to be out of breath from walking up the stairs to bed - so I have that going for me. . .
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| Hello, I'm Michael. I have been with SP since early Feb. 06 and have lost nearly 20 pounds. I am getting close to realizing my goal.
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Michael,
My doctor told me that simply walking/running and watching my diet is not enough to burn the fat which needs to be burned. A light weight training program is best. You don't need to bench 350 and squat 500 to get results. I'm sure you know muscle weighs less than fat, and weight training to build muscle tone is always a good idea.
On a side note, thank you for your service in the FD. Guys like you are the true heros of our society. Keep the faith.
Bob
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STARTINGOVER777
5/10/06 10:12 A
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Welcome guys. May you reach all the goals you have set for yourself.We girls have formed all kinds of groups nad I guess you have done or can do the same. Oh I like the fiber in a glass idea to curb cravings and over-eating. Thanks and all you guys have a great and healthy day.Oh I was reading that guys need Saw Palmetto to protect them from prostate issues and those over 40 might consider a low dose aspirin a day, lots of fish oils and at least half hour a day exercise. But check with your doctor first. I am not a doctor.Good luck
Kim
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MIKTHINNER
5/10/06 10:02 A
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Thanks, Bob.
I was reading some of your earlier messages, noted your "turning 40" next month. Good luck with that. Its inevitable, but still seems like a milestone.
I have never had to think about what I eat, so this is an adjustment in itself. I just came from the nutrition/ meals planning page. I hope its easier to stick to than I am anticipating.
I work in the FD, so physical condition matters, but the actual process of "working out" is what I loathe. I have begun walking/running on my on-duty days, but its minimal so far; better a little than none at all, right? I expect to up my exercise gradually, getting to where I am walk/running 2-5 miles each shift. You think weight training is a necessity as well? I can join a couple of the guys if I need to, but I hesitate at the idea.
Thanks again for your input- I appreciate it. Michael
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Welcome to all the guys who are just joining. I've been using the site for about five months now and it has been reallty helpful for me in staying with the program. Lots of good resources here and a good set of guys for support.
Good luck everyone. Glad to have you on board.
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Michael,
since you didn't weigh yourself before you started it's possible you were not as heavy as you thought you were. The scale is my biggest enemy, I haven't weighed myself since February. I probably weigh more than the 225 I claim, but still have 170 as my goal. As far as low-carb dieting, I have tried it and haven't really had any success. I may lose 10-15 lbs in the first week then nothing else. the diet that SP has me on is mostly rice and beans, I feel like I am back in Japan, and I have noticed a difference just in how I feel in a week. Exercise is important as dieting alone will not get you there, I know because I've tried dieting only. I symphasize with you for not enjoying it, but it does help. The difference I feel after working out can vary from sore to just not feeling so tired. I do 60 minutes a day on an eliptical and weight training a 3 days a week. It will help.
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MIKTHINNER
5/10/06 8:31 A
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I have been on a "low-carb" diet for 2 days now. I think I can tell a difference already, but its probably just psychological. Forgot to weigh myself before I started, but was about 215 @ last Dr. visit. My home scales are not accurate, because I know I didn't lose 20lbs in the last 2 days. I do feel different in my stomach, though. Could it really be happenning?
I know, or at least have heard time & again that "low-carb" is not really the way to go, but I began it the day I found SP. Figure I need to keep at it until I can implement a better plan.
I have never liked working out, or especially running, but I think I have to face the fact that I NEED to do these. I turned 40 not too long ago & I am really starting to look my age (& then some).
Still have a lot to learn about eating right & living healthy. My wife knows a ton about that, but I can't seem to get it to sink in.
Any ideas for weaning off low carb & getting into healthy eating? Love to hear about them. Thanx all, Michael
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Rick:
I'm glad to meet you. I have about 100 lbs. to lose myself. I have placed myself on a 2000 calorie diet. I include vegetables, fruits, and various rice and fish entrees. This diet, along with a small amount of walking every other day is the ticket. I don't deprive myself of the foods that I enjoy. I just use smaller portions. I have my three basic meals, along with two to three snacks. Eat something every four to six hours and drink lots of water.
Another important factor to consider is the lowering of your cholesteral. I've been told by various doctors that a teaspoon of cinnamon every day helps lower your cholesteral. I've also included the usage of garlic tablets, 8oz of cranberry juice, and or grape juice. The cranberry juice aids in cleansing the arteries, and the grape juice, along with walking aids in raising, what is known as your good cholesteral.
Changing the portions you eat, adding the various supplements (garlic, and cinnamon), drinking plenty of water with each meal, drinking cranberry juice and grape juice, and walking will aid in your weight loss.
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| Hi Rick, I am Bob. I have about 50 to lose myself. I have found the last 5 years floating back and forth from 200-225 that persistance and preserverance(?) are the best tools. Until I started with Sparkpeople a week ago, dieting and exercise were my enemies. My weight has always been an issue in my marriage and it is something I never took serious. As I hit 40, it is time to take care of myself. Start slow, I started with a 15 minute walk and am now up to 60 minutes on an eliptical. Baby steps!! I keep smiling and telling myself that today is the day I take care of me!
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I love your idea of tracking the miles... I think I might have to start doing it!
Keep it up!
MC
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| Hi. I am Rick. am new to the site. I need to lose 100lbs. any suggestions?
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I started in March. Being a diabetic and experiencing my second bout with pancreatitis I decided to again try losing weight and exercise. I like being able to track what I'm eating. I've lost 15 pounds since I've been on this site, plus another 15 prior to joining. I find that without exercise(biking, walking, gazelle) that I don't lose what I want. My goal is 200lbs by March of 2007.
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/9/06 7:04 P
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| funny - i find I eat less because I get to lazy to log in and log it - so easier just not to eat it :)
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put on weight during school this last year. trying to get it back off. my wife was using this site so i thought i'd give it a try!
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| Hi all. I too am just getting started here. My wife has been doing this for a couple weeks and convinced me to try it. Hardest part for me is avoiding the snacks, I am a junkfoodaholic! I have 50 pounds to lose to get down to my Marine Corps weight from the 80's. Turning 40 next month and I know it won't be easy to lose the weight once I get there. Good luck to all of us!
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| hi there.have just started with spark people so think your already an old hand at it. its very easy to do this yo yo dieting, but, like you, have decided its time to do it in earnest. have written down this weeks diets and am determined to stick to them. hope you manage to have a good week. let me know how it goes. tricia.
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| Doing pretty good today. No excercise because it is raining. But otherwise doing great
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SCOTTISHPRIDE,
Just click on The Guy's Lounge and scroll down till you see Break 200 Club and click on it and post your message. Easy enough, huh?
DRDEMARS said all you do is just say you'll do it but I thought he really meant to start a new thread so I did!!! So far, I'm the only person with a post on it.
Jolaine
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A little tired this morning yet have done my exercises and waiting till 8 AM to start up the rip saw for putting on exterior siding on patio enclosure. Sparks help me keep focused. Stay the course Guys and Guyettes! Break 200 club co-founder. Signing up is easy - just say you'll do it.
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Welcome aboard all of you guys!!!
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yeah, we thought that might be the case. well, it did the job, i was very confused. originally i'm from the north west of england, a place called lancaster, but at the moment i am studying in bournemouth on the south coast. i joined spark people a few months ago now. i achieved my aim of losing 8 lbs about one month ago but still continue to visit the site.
thank you for the reply. :)
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| Hi to all! Congratulations on every achievement and I hope each of you reach your goals. I will be watching to see how you progress, because I have a ways to go myself! Take care.
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LEECHANGYEE
5/9/06 3:52 A
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been here for only 7 weeks but am enjoying it.
Great to see other guys here! Keep it up!
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| Hello everyone, I have been around for about 6 months. Out of that I have lost and gained about 20 lbs. over and over. I made a commitment to myself that enough is enough. Time to get off my lazy duff and make a diference. David
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SCOTTISHPRIDE
5/8/06 7:59 P
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| Welcome to all the new members. Congrats PINUAL on your 30 lb weightloss. Great job.
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Guy...
I have been here since January and while I have fallen a few times I have so far lost 30lbs. Its amazing how diffrent I look. I had to get a new ID because the old one looks like my father now.
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| Just got signed up. Never had to worry about what I ate or working out before, but I probably should have started thinking about it about 40lbs ago. No knowlege of dieting or counting cals or carbs; would love any info on it I can get. Thanx, Michael
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Well thats two members checked in so far " the Break 200 Club" is alive and kicking. Come on guy's we can do it. THIS INCLUDES YOU GUYETTES TOO
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DRDEMARS,
OK, whassup? I started the Break 200 club - sub group and I'm the only person who has posted a word on it.
Is it a "she's not a guy thing!" I still need to break 200!
Jolaine
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Last I checked I was a guy.
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| Well .. i'm a guy, started SP last week, and had a disapointing weekend. I live in SoCal, and we celebrate Cinco De Mayo quite a bit, so margaritas and chips and salsa knocked me off track a bit. Am going to try to recomitt myself into writing everything down this week and keeping the workouts going! Good luck to everyone having a hard time.
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Started Sparkpeople last month and introduced it to my Wife and Mother. Started dieting in Jan. and now I am Watching what I eat more than dieting. 279.5 was too much for me and thats when I made my mind up that I am going to loose all this weight. 5-8-06 I am at 261.5 w/ clothes and shoes on and am more and more eager to loose more. Guys its rough but hang in there YOU CAN DO IT W/ DETERMINATION AND WILLPOWER!!!!! Don't let your flesh win out....
sw 279.5
pw 261.5 w/ c&s
gw 210
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Speaking of men...I recommended my cousin, Warren D. from Texas (who joined).
WGDDragon...Let me hear from you!!
(Carolyn-in Mia)
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GADGETVIRTUOSO
5/8/06 10:24 A
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| Hey guys, another fellow chiming in here.
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| One guy here. Looks like a lot of us. Anyone make a count?
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| welcome eagle.. good luck with your goals.. use sp as the ways and means.. this website is great.. it's like one-stop shopping for all your weight-loss/health/fitness needs..
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Hi everyone. It is my first day at this site. It seems like it might just be the answer I have been looking for. I was thin all my life until a few years ago and BAM!!! I hit my all time high of 328Lbs! I am desperete to lose the weight, but want to do it sensibly. My goal is 185lbs. Wish me luck.
Any and all advice will be appreciated. Thanks
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MILKMANCOLBY
5/7/06 6:08 P
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Trying to get trimmed down before June 15th. Sunday is a bad d ay to start for me so we are tackling the beginning tomorrow, but being conscience of today.
sw 235
pw 225
gw 215
trying to change physique getting rid of tire
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MILKMANCOLBY
5/7/06 10:26 A
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Sophie-
I am american. The "sweet sassy mollasey" stuff is just meant to be silly. its jibberish. My buddies and I find it funny to sound as stupid as possible. and the more confused people look when they hear you say the things the funnier it is. and a lot of times you say things and do things to see what kind of reaction you can get from people.
where are you from?
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Perhaps we could start a " break two hundred" sub club of the Guy's Lounge. The reward would be the doing itself.
age 76
6' 2"
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pw 213
gw 198
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Congrats on breaking the 200lb mark!
That's one of my goals too.
I just joined last week and feel sparkpeople can definitely help w/obtaining it.
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Brawly,
Did ya find out how to bookmark yet...if not, just click on "favorites" (near top left of screen), then click "add to favorites", then click "yes" - or whatever other similar words your browser may use.
But, bear in mind, you'll still have a few of us gals sticking in our 2 cents!
Jolaine  
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Miles,
you;re doin' great and it's good to hear of your progress. Keep it up, the devil is in the long haul!
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LOSINGIT61
5/6/06 10:20 P
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| Wow, there is alot of posts on here. Welcome to all the new people that have posted. Have a great night.
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This is what I've been searching for, a lounge for the fellas... I gotta find out how to bookmark this fourm; anyway; Salutations All, I'm new to Spark and trust me I'm gonna need some help with this new lifestyle change but I'm definately up for the challenge, I hope I can contribute and motivate others in the same manner your post have already movitated me. I plan on being a pretty active member of this site, so until my next post...
Take Care,
Brawlly
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JOHNCLOUTHIER
5/6/06 5:10 P
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Hey everyone
Proud father of an active 3 year old.
Honoured husband of a lovely English gal
Just past the 30year old mark (3 years ago)
I have been a member of spark for a little over a month now.
I am very surprised at how just keeping track of the food can make a difference
I have gone from 210 to 198 so far.
My goal is 160
Good luck to everyone, guys and gals included
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Guy here in cincinnati. Been using this for about 6 weeks now.
I'm addicted
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| I feel like there are more girls.
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This is my one month anniversary and in that month I have adopted a program (my own design) in which I accomplished the following:
Down 17 pounds (For twenty years I was in a ten pound range of 232 to 242)
Lost 3 inches in my waist
Lost 4 inches in my hips
However, the thing that impresses me the most is that I am never hungry and for the first time in life I am turning down seconds on food and even putting part of what is served to me back on the serving plate.
One "secret" I found along the way was to have a daily glass of water with a heaping tablespoon of Psyllium. Psyllium has no calories, all fiber, and fills you up so you lose hunger cravings.
I work out, at the gym for 1 to 1.5 hr every day 6-7 times a week, and then go into the jacuzzi to rest and gather some sunshine (need the vitamin D).
Not bad for a 74 yr old guy.
Myles
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I feel the same way about achieving my goal weight. I can't really visualize it anymore. I can see other guys walking around about my height and looking good and that is what motivates me, but I have no image of myself looking like that. It has been so long since I looked normal, about 55 years, since I was 5 !!! Sparkpeople seems to have put a lot of good things together and I am really going for it this time. Good luch to all of you out there!
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EDFROMSANTAFE
5/6/06 12:30 A
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The thought never occurred to me that most members were women. I am trying to lose 50 lbs., from 230 to 180. Have lost 19 lbs. in 9 weeks, which is a little ahead of schedule.
I find so many people achieving their goals to be very encouraging. Sometimes (actually, often) the thought of reaching my goal weight seems unreal or impossible. Even though the results to date have been ideal, the thought of being 180 lbs. again is too good to be true.
Good luck to everybody and keep living well!
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| A guy - Enjoyed reading through this topic. Good advice and support. Keep up the good work all.
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HOWARD.MOORE
5/5/06 10:51 P
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I recommend going to the supermarket and getting a container of cut up fruit (variety) and take it to work with you. It'll give you energy and it will kick start the metabolism. Pick a time each day and write it down (or put it on your computer) and use that 15-30 min to eat the fruit and plan the rest of the day.
You'll find in a few weeks your stomach will remind you to have the fruit - the good news is fruit is good for you too.
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KRYPTYCHYCK
5/5/06 10:33 P
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Hey Crew2K99:
You might want to try to get some food in you during the day - breakfast is usually a good start. I have a super busy day too, but I take a break to eat small meals and snacks. This way I am not ravenous and stopping at the drive through on the way home from work. Good luck!
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CHRIS.CORRADO
5/5/06 9:19 P
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| wow seems like a lot of people starting last few weeks
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My first post...(just started on May 1st)
SW 217
GW 185
I enjoy the structure of the program...lots of meal choices and alternatives. Down 4lbs already.
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| hi milkmancolby. are you american? my friend and i were wondering if you could perhaps explain the sweet sassy...thing please. we are both studying english language at college and are at the moment completing an assignment on slang terms and colloquialisms. we happened to come across your message and we don't understand a word. thank you. p.s good luck with the weight loss.
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| Crew2k99-You can do it! First thing,MAKE time to eat during the day whatever job you do.Your body will go into starvation mode,then when get off work you stuff yourself.Right? Spread it out all day.Write down everything you eat.It will help you see where you need to improve.Keep to your calorie intake.Take small steps each day.
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With all this constuction work, I just about decided to skip my regular morning exercise but went ahead with it anyway. I'm glad I did for it is a ingrained habit I don't want to lose.
sw 224
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gw 200
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Welcome Eaglemister-You will find all the help you need on this sight.Keep track of all your food and exercise and you wii lose weight.Good luck and keep us informed of your progress!
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Wow ... this is a very interesting thread. I'm not a guy as I'm sure you could tell by by screen name and pic. :)
It is amazing to see how many of us have suffered due to being overweight. The nasty comments, the lost loves, lost jobs, low self esteem and sooo many more negatives that I wouldn't even try to list them all here. There are a lot of us that have been thru this and each and everyone of us handles this stress differently. Some of us where it on our sleeves and some of us bury deep deep inside. There is no right way to deal with being overweight but we have all made a goal to reach and made the first step by joining SparkPeople. Not all of us will follow this program as it is layed out and that is a decision each of us has to make as an adult.
I wish all of you success in achieving your goals but most of all I wish you good HEALTH.
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