Girly FITNESS Thread! Get healthy for Roo!

Congratulations are due to carpedm01.

And never say never on the marathon, handgunhips. I have a good friend who had a major brain aneurysm and a stroke at the age of three, and had to be airlifted to Children's National Medical Center. The cerebral hemorrhaging drastically affected the sensorimotor functions on the right side of his body, especially his strength and co-ordination (you can still notice the effects today). The docs thought he was a goner.



He finished first in the mobility-impaired division of this year's Boston Marathon.

I lost quite a bit when my dad was doing pretty bad in the hospital. Definitely not the best way to do it. But he's doing much better now, and I'm making a pretty good effort to keep it off.

I recently gave up fast food and trying to decrease my intake of caffeine. Also, I'm trying to walk, bus, or ride anywhere I need to go in the Galaxy.
I think it's making my legs slimmer, but I threw my scale away a couple months ago.

stress sucks. unfortunately for me i tend to gain weight during those kinds of times.

I'm glad you're both doing better, claire!

The work gifts from sub-contracters have been rolling in. I've been surviving on Christmas cookies all week

A quick note... www.freetrainers.com is what I'm using. I don't know if anyone has suggested this site.

I'm glad this thread is here. I have just started a new eating and exercise plan that a marathon runner/friend of mine made for me.

It is hard to say no to the Dr. Pepper and cut back on beer.

My friend made it a bit easier for me when he said that Taco Bell and Chick fil a actually have good healthy food on their menu that is low in fat and calories. He said to order 1-2 items from the Fresco Menu at Taco Bell or the Grilled Chicken from Chick Fil A.

I'm starting weights and abs today and going to give running another shot tomorrow. I've always used my knee and ankle as an excuse since I hurt them pretty badly playing basketball in Jr High. One day it dawned on me that I say I can't run, but I can walk around and festies and stand for hours on end if there is music going. I realized I had been cheating myself, in a way. Running is going to be hard, but I'll just have to retrain myself. I'm used to the fast, short bursts in basketball practice. I think it is all mental though. If you tell yourself you can do it, you will!

I'm really wanting to lose about 25 lbs before Roo. That would be a pound a week. Pretty reasonable goal, I think.

I love that this thread is here so we can all support eachother.

Thanks for those links. I just went and signed up at FitDay. It is nice to see the amount calories and fat that is in what you eat! That will be a definate help for me!

I just had my first sandwich on Wheat EVER and it's not too bad.

We can do this!

^^ I will have to try that whole wheat pasta. I think I'm going do what you said and just stick to wheat carbs. Thanks for the tip and the link to hungrygirl!!

Update: minus 2lbs since Sunday. I've been eating 6 small meals a day and never feel hungry. I really think I may be able to stick with this.

How's everyone else doing?

Hey ladies! I'm happy to report that am down 2 lbs too, for this week!

Great Job Melissa on your loss!

And jhointn, I also have IBS, and I haven't taken my medicine since college (6 years) after I adjusted my eating schedule. I eat smaller meals throughout the day and I don't eat after 7ish... that has really helped with my spasams.

Hope everyone is doing well!

That's good to know! I'm reluctant to try flavored beers, probably because the first time I had Blue Moon someone told me it was "just like orange juice!" (They lied, by the way) May have to try this Mich Ultra stuff...

Daniroo, glad to meet another IBS-er I think my case is different than most... myy colon has spasms everytime I eat, no matter what I eat, even if it's just a cracker. You can put your hand on my stomach and feel it spazing out. They last about 10 minutes and then it's all over. I've gotten used to them now, so they don't hurt as bad. The medicine didn't get rid of the spasms, it just lessened the severity.

For those of you that eat small meals throughout the day, what do your small meals consist of? A girl I work with does this (she eats 4 meals while at work), but she's also always hungry and has to stop herself from eating more during her small meals. just curious how well this works....

Today I'm having a salad for lunch!

I eat at least every two hours and I whenever I know I am physically hungry. I consider it more as snacking constantly throughout the day instead of actually eating specific meals

i pretty much eat whatever i want but in small amounts. I try to actually stick to a serving size. If you measure out your food youll be surprised how much you are actually eating VS how much you should be eating. It doesnt matter what the back of the package says about calories if you dont follow the serving size.

If I eat something and I'm still hungry I will continue to eat fresh fruit and veggies or a salad until I am satisfied. If your body is hungry and you dont give it what it needs, you're much more likely to binge later on.

i know this wont work for everyone, but so far its worked for me. I've lost 35 lbs since june so i know im doing something right

oh and dcbee hit it on the nail with the fiber and protien. the more fiber the food has, the more it fills you up. the protein keeps you going.

Here's what my friend wrote up for me to try. I've been doing this since last week:

Breakfast: Dannon Light Smoothie (strawberry banana falvor) for me this is great because I HATE the texture of yogurt. This stuff is drinkable, just a bit thicker than milk. You can also have Oatmeal or cereal... think Fiber 1 or chereos.

Snack: Any one of these: String cheese (fat free), a piece of fruit or some veges

Lunch: Turkey on a spinach salad with green olives, green onions, carrots, cauliflower and broccoli with honey mustard on top. (not the dressing the real mustard. 10 calories and fat free) OR a turkey sandwich on 100% whole wheat bread. I have been using honey mustard on the sandwiches too. NO MAYO, it's the devil and light mayo tastes like poo. You can get any lunchmeat you want as long as it is the Low Fat 97% or more.

Snack: Special K protein bar (peanut butter chocolate is good.... and filling)

Dinner: 5-8oz of Turkey or chicken breast, whole grain brown rice, and a side of steamed veges.

Snack/Dessert: 1-2 Miller Genuine Draft 64s. Only 64 calories and no fat.

In a day I have been taking in around 700-800 calories (edit: closer to 1000 cal) doing this.

Also , something that helps stop the hunger if you need it is Special K Protein Water Mix. I've tried the pink lemonaid and it is GREAT! 30 calories, no fat and 5g of protein.

My friend that made up this plan for me also said that on the weekend it is ok to cheat a bit if you are strict during the week. He said Eggbeaters are ok for breakfast as are wheat pancakes and waffles and breakfast meat that is low in fat (lean turkey sausage).

He also said that if you have to eat out to get 2 items from the Fresco Menu at Taco Bell or anything with Grilled Chicken at Chic-fil-a.

I hope that helps!