NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD

[rtcat600man]

Originally Posted by ablackburn99

You should look in to this, just got one a few weeks ago for $90 and love it. It's small light and surprisingly stable, even on the carpet. Took me a few minutes to get use to it because I never use an elliptical before.( i always hurt myself on the tread mill.)

Stamina 55-1610 InMotion E1000 Elliptical Trainer

http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-55-161...4406410&sr=1-3
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Thanks for the tip. Checking into some of these items tonight to help with the exercise routines.

[hrpiii]

Great start team!!! Everyone appears to really be dedicated and giving up that horrible junk food that makes you feel like crap.


Careful on the 'cheat days'. A cheat day just means you can have a few more carbs than normal, not go crazy at Papa Johns and a half gallon of ice cream and beer till you passout. It also depends on your metabolism. I can not have a cheat day with pizza, it will take me almost 3 days to get that weight back off. Too much carbs and sodium.... but thats me, learn what is in YOUR range for cheating.

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Great start team!!! Everyone appears to really be dedicated and giving up that horrible junk food that makes you feel like crap.


Careful on the 'cheat days'. A cheat day just means you can have a few more carbs than normal, not go crazy at Papa Johns and a half gallon of ice cream and beer till you passout. It also depends on your metabolism. I can not have a cheat day with pizza, it will take me almost 3 days to get that weight back off. Too much carbs and sodium.... but thats me, learn what is in YOUR range for cheating.

I never over do it but you just talked me out of eating Pizza tomorrow! 3 days is alot when you've worked so hard all week! Thanks

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

I totally agree! Great shape!! and attractive too!!

Thanks ladies, very kind and sweet gesture trying to make an old dog feel good. Actually I feel great and think I do ok for a guy who will be 56 in a couple of weeks but believe me as you get older staying in shape becomes a bit more work.

With that said I see everyone is staying motivated, that is a big part of achieving the goals set forward. One thing I think everyone should keep in mind is that seeing the numbers on the scale go down is great and a great motivator but on those days the numbers do not reflect your hard work do not get discouraged, they lie lol. By scale readings weight can fluctuate several or even as much as ten pounds or so on a daily basis.A lot of this has to do with water weight especially for you gals out there. The cycles you go through monthly have a big effect on water weight so the scales can be decieving. A good way to see this is weigh yourself tonight and then again in the morning you will most likely see a difference. A lot of pro's would suggest weighing in every week or two to get an overall picture of what is really going on. A very good indicator is how your close fit and how you feel. Great work everyone keep it up your enthusiasim inspires me to add a couple of extra pounds on the bar when I hit the gym.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Great start team!!! Everyone appears to really be dedicated and giving up that horrible junk food that makes you feel like crap.


Careful on the 'cheat days'. A cheat day just means you can have a few more carbs than normal, not go crazy at Papa Johns and a half gallon of ice cream and beer till you passout. It also depends on your metabolism. I can not have a cheat day with pizza, it will take me almost 3 days to get that weight back off. Too much carbs and sodium.... but thats me, learn what is in YOUR range for cheating.

This is true. Cheat days as they are now called have changed a bit to give people an excuse to indulge. Cheat days are actually tools to help you trick your body so it does not relaize you are in a calorie deficit. The idea is that before your body has a chance to go into starvation mode you eat a surplus of cals stopping that trigger. As hpiii stated you should be eating the same healthy foods but with a slight calorie surplus. A good idea is to increase your cals by about 500 to 1000. This will bring your calorie intake to what should be, if your following the advice throughout this thread, to maintanance levels or about 500 above maintanance (bulking). This may be a little help in controlling the urge to cheat" with unhealthy food choices look in the mirror and spot the part of your body you don't like the most now take that donut or brownie or whatever it may be stick it under your clothes in that spot and tape it there and see how it looks 'cause that's probably where it's going.

[brandotron]

Originally Posted by 25thanniversary

is anyone doing cheat days.

I don't go out of my way to have cheat days, but I ease up a little on the weekends.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by CFD

It sounds like you're doing it right. There will be some weeks you will loose more and some less and some not at all but don't get discouraged if you're eating right and exercising you're on track. If you go for an extended period without progress shake it up a little, sometimes you may have to eat MORE. Your body has a way of adapting to what you throw at it. If you are on a calory defecit for a long period your body reacts and goes into the starvation mode so trick it by eating more for a day or two. Also this is why I mentioned earlier we should be concerned with fat loss not weight loss. You have been eating perfectly and exercising hard with weight and jump on the scale and you gained 5 lbs, what the heck you say, well if you built muscle, which in fact does weigh more than fat you will see a weight gain. It won't happen that fast especially if you're a woman. Even for a man building five pounds of muscle doesn't come easy for most unless your genetically gifted or on steroids. I would suggest that if people are serious go to your local GNC or healthfood store and get a body fat caliper. It doesn't have to be fancy Acumeasure is one that comes to mind they are inexpensive. As long as you take measurments the same way each time you can measure your reduction in body fat, this is much better than weight watching because fat reduction and muscle building/tonning is actually what the goals here are.

I have a battery operated body fat analyzer...it is one of the nicer ones, but still probably not 100% accurate, but it is easier than using calipers. Anyway, here are my results...I started P90X exercises on 26 December but didn't start the nutrition part of it until 2 Jan (I'm 5'6")

26 Dec - Weight 143 / Body fat 24.6%
7 Jan - Weight 140 / Body fat 21.8%

I am SUPER pleased with the body fat results and am SEEING the definition results in my arms already....I actually have biceps!!

Also wanted to share this link to some protein shake recipes that look pretty darned tasty to include Pina Colada, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Cookies & Cream to name a few. I am sure you can substitute whatever brand protein powser you have for the Isopure

http://www.theisopurecompany.com/recipes.php

[Bonnie]

AWESOME SALMON RECIPE

Sesame Dijon Salmon
Makes 4 servings.

1 lb. raw salmon filet, sliced into quarters (this recipe is great with any fish)
Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp.
Grey Poupon hearty grain brown mustard (with the brown speckles), 2 tbsp.
4 tbsp. sesame seeds
salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
Top salmon with sesame-dijon "crust" by first squirting lemon juice over salmon fillets. Next, add salt & pepper to taste. Spoon a half-tbsp. of the Grey Poupon mustard onto each filet (meat side, not skin side), and use the back of the spoon to spread the mustard around. Finish topping by sprinkling 1 tsp. sesame seeds on each piece of fish - spread evenly so as to create a "crust" look on top of the meat.

Place salmon on foil lined cookie sheet and bake in oven uncovered for 15 minutes or until salmon looks to be 90% cooked. Turn on broiler function on oven and allow dijon-sesame crust to turn a little brown on the edges.

[Pamaro]

This has been a great week and I'm ready for more! I won't post my results until Monday so I can have a full 7 days each week. But, I can tell you that I'm happy when I see the scale and I'm even happier when I watch myself kicking a$$ in the mirror at the gym. Forty Schmorty...bring it!

No way can I have a cheat day. Once I take a step onto the edge, I go all the way over. What I DO allow myself is a Hershey's kiss once in a while or something small like that whenever I think I deserve it. I really want my mindset to change about food and I think it's working! Eat to live, not live to eat!

Side question: does anyone have recommendations for the "healthiest" alcoholic beverage? Ok, ok, stop laughing...you know what I mean...if you're gonna do it anyway, what's the best one to have? I've heard vodka tonic before, but YUCK! Any other ideas? (And I'm talking moderation here, 1 or 2 max, not a full on binge)

Happy Weekend everyone!

[Bonnie]

TURKEY CHILI

This is another favorite. I don't use the olive oil in the recipe, i just used the olive oil non-stick spray.
I divide this one up depending on what I want to stay in between and freeze it. Its so good and will keep frozen for a while.

Makes 6 Servings

34 oz Extra Lean Ground Turkey
12 oz Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
12 oz Dark Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
12 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes (in juice not puree)

1 Tbsp Olive oil for saute
12 oz Green Bell Pepper, diced (remove seeds and stem)
6 oz Red Bell Pepper, diced (remove seeds and stem)
6 oz Yellow Onion, diced

2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Cumin
Salt and Pepper
2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (remove seeds and stems)
1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped lightly

Method:
1. Dice Onion and peppers and put them in a pan with the olive oil, sautee on med/low till soft (about 15 minutes)
2. While that is cooking, in large Pot add Tomatoes and Beans and bring up to a simmer.
3. When peppers and onions are coked add them in with beans and tomatoes.
4. Chop Jalapeno and put in the same pot.
5. Sautee ground turkey in the same pan you cooked the onions and peppers in (DO NOT wash it first). Add spices to turkey when almost cooked. Salt and pepper also.
6. Add cooked turkey to pot with other stuff.
7. Chop up cilantro lightly and put into pot.
8. Simmer for a few minutes and then serve or break up into 6 servings and chill.

Per Portion Stats
Protein grams- 28g
Carbs - 20 g
Fat grams- 13g
Calories- about 380

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

TURKEY CHILI

This is another favorite. I don't use the olive oil in the recipe, i just used the olive oil non-stick spray.
I divide this one up depending on what I want to stay in between and freeze it. Its so good and will keep frozen for a while.

Makes 6 Servings

34 oz Extra Lean Ground Turkey
12 oz Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
12 oz Dark Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
12 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes (in juice not puree)

1 Tbsp Olive oil for saute
12 oz Green Bell Pepper, diced (remove seeds and stem)
6 oz Red Bell Pepper, diced (remove seeds and stem)
6 oz Yellow Onion, diced

2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Cumin
Salt and Pepper
2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (remove seeds and stems)
1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped lightly

Method:
1. Dice Onion and peppers and put them in a pan with the olive oil, sautee on med/low till soft (about 15 minutes)
2. While that is cooking, in large Pot add Tomatoes and Beans and bring up to a simmer.
3. When peppers and onions are coked add them in with beans and tomatoes.
4. Chop Jalapeno and put in the same pot.
5. Sautee ground turkey in the same pan you cooked the onions and peppers in (DO NOT wash it first). Add spices to turkey when almost cooked. Salt and pepper also.
6. Add cooked turkey to pot with other stuff.
7. Chop up cilantro lightly and put into pot.
8. Simmer for a few minutes and then serve or break up into 6 servings and chill.

Per Portion Stats
Protein grams- 28g
Carbs - 20 g
Fat grams- 13g
Calories- about 380

I eat this at least several times a week, I freeze it in portion correct containers take it to work nuke it and there ya go. Well balanced nutritious and delicious.

[Tessa]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

TURKEY CHILI

This is another favorite. I don't use the olive oil in the recipe, i just used the olive oil non-stick spray.
I divide this one up depending on what I want to stay in between and freeze it. Its so good and will keep frozen for a while.

Makes 6 Servings

34 oz Extra Lean Ground Turkey
12 oz Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
12 oz Dark Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
12 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes (in juice not puree)

1 Tbsp Olive oil for saute
12 oz Green Bell Pepper, diced (remove seeds and stem)
6 oz Red Bell Pepper, diced (remove seeds and stem)
6 oz Yellow Onion, diced

2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Cumin
Salt and Pepper
2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (remove seeds and stems)
1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped lightly

Method:
1. Dice Onion and peppers and put them in a pan with the olive oil, sautee on med/low till soft (about 15 minutes)
2. While that is cooking, in large Pot add Tomatoes and Beans and bring up to a simmer.
3. When peppers and onions are coked add them in with beans and tomatoes.
4. Chop Jalapeno and put in the same pot.
5. Sautee ground turkey in the same pan you cooked the onions and peppers in (DO NOT wash it first). Add spices to turkey when almost cooked. Salt and pepper also.
6. Add cooked turkey to pot with other stuff.
7. Chop up cilantro lightly and put into pot.
8. Simmer for a few minutes and then serve or break up into 6 servings and chill.

Per Portion Stats
Protein grams- 28g
Carbs - 20 g
Fat grams- 13g
Calories- about 380

Yummy

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by Pamaro

This has been a great week and I'm ready for more! I won't post my results until Monday so I can have a full 7 days each week. But, I can tell you that I'm happy when I see the scale and I'm even happier when I watch myself kicking a$$ in the mirror at the gym. Forty Schmorty...bring it!

No way can I have a cheat day. Once I take a step onto the edge, I go all the way over. What I DO allow myself is a Hershey's kiss once in a while or something small like that whenever I think I deserve it. I really want my mindset to change about food and I think it's working! Eat to live, not live to eat!

Side question: does anyone have recommendations for the "healthiest" alcoholic beverage? Ok, ok, stop laughing...you know what I mean...if you're gonna do it anyway, what's the best one to have? I've heard vodka tonic before, but YUCK! Any other ideas? (And I'm talking moderation here, 1 or 2 max, not a full on binge)

Happy Weekend everyone!

Awesome Pam! Your doing great!!!!

And red wine in moderation is supposed to be OK. 1 glass a day

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Pamaro

This has been a great week and I'm ready for more! I won't post my results until Monday so I can have a full 7 days each week. But, I can tell you that I'm happy when I see the scale and I'm even happier when I watch myself kicking a$$ in the mirror at the gym. Forty Schmorty...bring it!

No way can I have a cheat day. Once I take a step onto the edge, I go all the way over. What I DO allow myself is a Hershey's kiss once in a while or something small like that whenever I think I deserve it. I really want my mindset to change about food and I think it's working! Eat to live, not live to eat!

Side question: does anyone have recommendations for the "healthiest" alcoholic beverage? Ok, ok, stop laughing...you know what I mean...if you're gonna do it anyway, what's the best one to have? I've heard vodka tonic before, but YUCK! Any other ideas? (And I'm talking moderation here, 1 or 2 max, not a full on binge)

Happy Weekend everyone!

Here is the scoop with alcohol. It prevents the body from burning fat, it dehydrates the body, it burdens the liver (liver function is very important especially if on a high protein diet). These are just a few besides what everyone already knows. On top of that, fat loss boils down to calories in and calories out. Alcohol is only second to fat in calorie density, that is why you hear vodka and tonic, the tonic water is very low or no calorie but the vodka is very high so lets say you mixed vodka with orange juice now you have added the calories from that. If you drink take in account the additional calories and add it to your daily consumption, a general rule is to drink a glass of water for every drink to prevent dehydration and flush the liver.