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Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 18, 2017 0:01:14 GMT
Wednesday, 01/18
5. Liquids: 6 glasses of non-alcoholic drinks per day. Includes milk, juice, seltzer, diet soft drinks, coffee and tea. Best choice is water.
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Post by jamescat1 on Jan 18, 2017 3:21:55 GMT
I drink at least three cups of tea a day and three or four glasses of water. I drink coffee in the morning on weekends. Sometimes I'll have sparkling water with dinner and am consciously reducing the diet sodas. I rarely drink milk or juice.
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Post by msu91 on Jan 18, 2017 11:28:07 GMT
No soda for me and I limit alcohol to only occasionally. I drink coffee in the morning, usually two cups and then it is water or tea the remainder of the day. I always need to think about drinking more water as thirst is not always a feeling I have. Milk or juice are not something I consume either.
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Post by keshet51 on Jan 18, 2017 12:01:32 GMT
I drink water mostly but also decaf. I'm pretty conscientious about this because I've had kidney stones twice and one thing that contributes to them is dehydration. Kidney stones are a great motivator to drink water...
Feeling a little discouraged this morning. It's been 10 days now and my weight is still up a pound. Maybe SmartPoints isn't for me? I'm eating within my 30 points almost all days, occasionally eat one or two extra, and the scale isn't budging. I know there are reasons as outlined in that WW article about why the scale lies, but ultimately the scale tells the truth, no? I've also been a bit more active but there's definitely room for improvement there. Words of encouragement will be appreciated here. I'm not quitting, I'm continuing to work Beck and make good choices, but I am feeling down. Thanks!
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Post by mariel on Jan 18, 2017 13:33:15 GMT
Thank you so much for the welcome. I am going to try to post now again.
Liquids - I don't drink enough water. My trainer says water is the most important and I know when I have not had enough. I am working on consistency - I see how consistent I am in other areas so that is a positive for me that I know it can happen. I think I will pick water for the rest of the week and make sure I drink 4 (8oz glasses)
Andi - I have been at the same weight now for years. The weight is too high on any chart and I know I need to lose weight. I had to make the decision. I don't eat anything I want and I am still at this weight BUT I have not dieted either. I certainly pay attention or heaven knows what I would weigh. So...I guess I am saying "are you willing to cut back more to see if that works?"
I had my annual GYN appt yesterday and my doctor said she had been gaining some weight. She said "it is so age related" what used to work fine for me no longer works." All interesting.
Nice to be back - Judy hope you feel better soon.
Marie
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Post by linda72 on Jan 18, 2017 14:08:49 GMT
mariel I just realized you're back! So nice to hear from you, Marie! We've missed you. Hope things are going well for you.  I agree with both of you about losing weight. I too am struggling to lose a few pounds to get below my goal. I eat 30 SP a day, occasionally a little over that. But, the scale isn't budging. I've been double tracking on My Fitness Pal and most days the 30 Sp = 1200 calories. As a short (around 5' since I've shrunk over the years) and older (67) lady with a slowing metabolism, 1200 calories/day will not cause me to lose. "Experts" always say not to go below 1200 calories/day but I am questioning that advice for me. Increasing exercise looks to be my solution. I walk 2 miles every day and I might try increasing that. Other than that, I'm stumped. Oh, the question about liquids. That isn't a problem for me. I have 2-4 cups of coffee a day through out the day. I drink 1 glass of almond milk every morning and have water with lemon or tea other times. No soda for me and only an occasional alcoholic drink. I have water with lunch and dinner.
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Post by jancanlose2016 on Jan 18, 2017 15:43:42 GMT
I drink one cup of coffee in the morning, and lately, since it's been so chilly I might have 1-2 cups of tea during the day. I don't drink enough tap water and I should increase that. My cold drink of choice is diet tonic, no gin, with a squirt of lime and I drink several glasses throughout the day.
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Post by doordie50 on Jan 18, 2017 16:01:37 GMT
Marie its really good to have you back. I get plenty of fluids daily - seems I'm never without a beverage. I drink three cups of coffee in the morning, water throughout the day and evening and a diet Pepsi or two in the afternoon. No milk or alcohol. keshet51 Perhaps changing up your menu (if its become routine) might get the scale moving again. I didn't do well on SP and went back to doing Points Plus which is a better fit for me. Keep tinkering with it - you'll find the oddest changes can make a difference. Hope everyone enjoys the day! |
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Post by bbbearsmom on Jan 18, 2017 17:13:04 GMT
Marie: Good to be hearing from you. I like that you showed up when I was thinking about you.
I drink a lot of fluid a day and then wonder why I have to pee all the time. I drink decaf (3 cups), water with my fiber (2 cups), milk (1.5 cups), water with pill (2 to 3 cups). I adjust the amount if I'm not going to be home all day. Cuts down on needing to pee when I am out.
I never drink alcohol and sometimes have a diet coke when I am out.
Andi: If you want to share a menu for a day and we'll see if we have any ideas for you.
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Post by mariel on Jan 18, 2017 20:53:08 GMT
Judy I so believe in synchronicity - seeing your birthday was what gave me the added incentive I needed to post again!! Marie |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 21:53:18 GMT
keshet51,I have found that's it's not only the points.It is what I'm using them for. I drink 2 cups of hot tea first thing in the morning,Diet Dr Pepper with breakfast,ice tea for lunch and dinner,60 oz water during the day plus 2 cups of water with my fiber like Judy.I do put 2 splashes of unsweetened cashew milk in my tea.I find the extra water helps my appetite between meals.I do not drink milk any other time and I don't drink alcohol. linda72,On MFP I think they want you to aim for at least 1200 calories.I have decided to track solely on WW for the time being but yesterday even when eating 30 SP I didn't get in 1200 calories.I guess it's mostly what you eat on MFP.If I were able to walk 2 miles a day I wouldn't increase it but I think that's fine for you if you want to do it.I can't walk that long and with the weather lately I've had to stick to Curves,Anytime Fitness and the indoor bike.
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Post by linda72 on Jan 18, 2017 22:04:47 GMT
@beckyw2016 I like to track occasionally on MFP to see what amount of sugar I'm eating. Not counting fruit, I hardly eat any sugar at all. The one area I'm low in is protein. I rarely crack 40 mg. of protein a day but I really don't feel overly hungry. My carbs and fat are right in line with what they say I should have.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 23:30:14 GMT
linda72,Do you track your f & v on MFP?Yesterday when we ate at Whataburger I ordered the garden salad without the grilled chicken and I was hungrier than usual.I have to have my protein.I never get all the carbs they say I can have.I track sat fat,fiber,protein and sugar when I do track there in addition to carbs.About the only thing I ever go over on is fiber occasionally.
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Post by linda72 on Jan 19, 2017 0:13:00 GMT
@beckyw2016 On MFP I track everything so I can see the nutrient levels. Fiber is one that I usually go over on also. I track the same ones you do. I try to have protein for every meal and snack. I could increase the amount of protein at each meal which would raise the totals. Usually I try for 3-4 oz. of protein (turkey at lunch, etc.)
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Post by Tammy on Jan 19, 2017 4:36:29 GMT
linda72, when I was losing slowly, my WW leader recommended that I add a few points of protein. She was right. And if you are eating just a little bit under what you need, your body can reduce your metabolism and you can end up not losing. The "sweet spot" is often a little higher than that. It is often more effective to vary your daily points in order to lose better. I actually added about 30 weekly points as I got close to goal and lost as well or better. At any rate, if MFP says that you are under on the protein, I would definitely add some.
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