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BONNIESS47
SparkPoints: (35,323)
Fitness Minutes: (31,209) Posts: 716 11/29/11 11:04 A
My plan for "staying on track" is portion control and eating only what I want to eat. We ate Thanksgiving at home (just me, my husband and my brother-in-law) so I had control. Since I have been retired for 3 years now, there are no more Christmas parties at work to tempt me. Christmas will be at my in-laws house and I will only eat what I want and in the amount that I want.
In my weight loss and get fit plan I want to have a strategy that I can follow for the rest of my life. I don't want to deny myself anything that I want (though I am picking lower calorie and using portion control). My exercise has to be something that I can continue with forever.
Will this help me lose weight? I'm not sure. But maybe I also need to "settle" for a little bit more weight than the charts show. I'm not obese just in the "overweight' column. I have a pair of jeans in the next size down that I periodically try on to gauge where I am. I'm almost "there". The gauge on the scale seems to be "stuck" which can be disheartening, but once I get into those smaller jeans, I will be very satisfied with my progress on this journey.
@AMARILYNH, I read MiMi's blog. Enjoyed it. Love her "menu" idea.
Bonnie S. - Greenbelt, MD
Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby to be picked up & laid down like a game of Solitare. It is a grand Passion. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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GLORIAB73
SparkPoints: (114,085)
Fitness Minutes: (16,895) Posts: 27,941 11/27/11 8:06 A
From now till the New Year . . . and beyond!!
Eating more salads [filling] No night time snacking Better portion control Regular exercising Looking at and picking out smaller clothes for encouragement!!
Gloria ~ Brantford Ontario, Canada °•.•.¸ღ¸☆´ (¯`♥´¯) .♥.•*¨`*♫.♥ .´*.¸.•´♥ We can do it one day at a time!!
SparkPoints: (109,233)
Fitness Minutes: (42,824) Posts: 10,619 11/27/11 2:54 A
We don't do thanksgiving so don't have a problem with this
LYN EST +19 hours NZ zone
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CHIBIKARATE
Posts: 8,170 11/24/11 12:22 A
exercise and portion control happy thanksgiving
i also love einsteen and the way he got his ideas I love to travel on the spur of the moment and i love portland oregon, hawaii. I enjoy all forms of art and the galleries
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TAMMYTH64
Posts: 3,761 11/23/11 11:19 P
Portion control, pre-planning, and healthier options are my tactics. I stayed within my calorie range last year so I'm hoping to do the same this year.
Tammy
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I'll keep working at it. I'm worth it. You're worth it too.
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DORAL33178
SparkPoints: (71,500)
Fitness Minutes: (31,730) Posts: 4,111 11/23/11 10:34 P
I am starting off tomorrow by running the turkey trot, here in Miami, and then I will come home and cook for my in laws.
Daphne
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ROLANDD
SparkPoints: (63,845)
Fitness Minutes: (66,302) Posts: 1,026 11/23/11 4:02 P
Portion control and calorie counting.
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KATSIM1
SparkPoints: (19,282)
Fitness Minutes: (15,247) Posts: 655 11/23/11 1:19 P
No butter on the Turkey or in the dressing (I use low sodium chicken broth and my family loves it). The most important will be portion control. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Kathie
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"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strength."
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EMILYULM1
SparkPoints: (26,086)
Fitness Minutes: (7,518) Posts: 2,307 11/23/11 12:00 P
I will continue to track my food (I use the SP app on my smartphone and this is an indispensable tool). I will exercise at least 3 times a week. Eventually I would like to work up to getting 20 minutes a day in. I will limit my junk food. I will stay active on SP.
“Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles…. it empties today of its strength.”
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THEEXERCISER
SparkPoints: (84,247)
Fitness Minutes: (27,117) Posts: 8,821 11/23/11 11:34 A
SparkPoints: (55,138)
Fitness Minutes: (50,403) Posts: 2,139 11/23/11 10:02 A
I have planned a totally different menu. No turkey and stuffing. We are having a slow cooked pork roast baked in butternut squash and applesauce and french onion soup, plus brussel sprouts, fresh steamed green beans/ and guacamole and baked blue corn chips for appetizer with fresh salsa. The only thing with a bit of calories will be a sour cherry pie/ but I only bought enough for one piece. So portion control and lots of water will help too.
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FLA-1956
Posts: 1,640 11/23/11 9:58 A
Enjoy your stay in Africa. Always wanted to visit there.
For us, the meal will be very simple and I have it carefully planned so I won't go over on my nutritional goals.
AMARILYNH
Posts: 7,447 11/23/11 9:09 A
Same here - portion control and NOT feeling like I have to try each and every dish that is on the table. Here is a great blog from my friend Mimi - I think it should be a 'must read' for everyone before the holiday meals begin: www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_ individual.asp?blog_id=4590099
Marilyn in LaGrange, GA BLC21-Violet Venus -Goddess VENUS Fitbit: http://www.fitbit.com/user/23BRKM
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SMIDGON
Posts: 3,053 11/23/11 8:31 A
Ta Da! Portion Control.
"All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord, and are called according to His purpose."
Like you I want to do portion control, hope it works.
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CAROLYN0107
Posts: 25,837 11/23/11 7:37 A
What are your plans for Staying On Track for the Holiday season, Thanksgiving through New Years?
For me I will be in Africa for Thanksgiving. I want to do portion control. Then I'll travel to Omaha arriving on Dec. 3rd. I want to: Stock my home with healthy foods. Eat at home often, avoiding restaurants when I can. Limit drinking soft drinks. Avoid making Christmas cookies and therefore having them in my house. Exercise at least 4-5 times a week. Joined the SP Winter 5% Challenge which starts Dec. 3rd and goes for two months. That will hold me accountable. Continue to SPARK!
How about you? What are your plans for staying on track?
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