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Post by jasimons on Jun 20, 2024 3:05:03 GMT
This round runs from June 17 through July 28
Challengers:
Cathy - Honestly track everything
Judy - move more
Holly - Maintain Lifetime at Goal Status
Bev - More cautious of what I'm eating
Jan - Adding more fruits and veggies into my meals, smarter after work snacking
(When Cherry is able to join in again, we can add in her goal)
Hosts:
June 17 through June 23 - Judy
July 24 through June 30 - Cathy
July 1 through July 7 - Holly
July 8 through July 14 - Jan
July 15 through July 21 - Bev
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Post by jasimons on Jun 20, 2024 3:07:09 GMT
www.healthline.com/nutrition/maintain-weight-lossThis article linked above lists 17 ways to maintain weight loss. I'm posting a few each day. 5. Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake "Limiting your intake of carbs, especially those that are refined, may help prevent weight regain." 6. Lift Weights "Lifting weights at least twice a week may help with weight maintenance by preserving your muscle mass, which is important to sustain a healthy metabolism." 7. Be Prepared for Setbacks "It is likely that you will encounter a setback or two after losing weight. You can overcome setbacks by planning ahead and getting back on track right away." 8. Stick to Your Plan All Week Long (Even on Weekends) "Successful weight maintenance is easier to accomplish when you stick to your healthy eating habits all week long, including on weekends." Thoughts? Comments? Please chat about anything you'd like
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Post by jasimons on Jun 20, 2024 3:12:04 GMT
I've never tracked individual nutrients. I think a combination of protein and whole carbs (like whole grains) help me feel fuller and more satisfied. Do agree that too many simple carbs are not a good idea.
A good reminder, I should get back in the habit of using the weight machines at the fitness center.
I don't really think about setbacks, but I know that my weight will vary, or that I'll have day or days where I don't eat "right" or don't stick to a plan or goal I had.
I don't have a different way of looking at weekends vs weekdays.
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 20, 2024 11:43:21 GMT
5. Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake * not always easy to do... 6. Lift Weights * I liked how I looked and felt when lifting weights...should get back to it.
7. Be Prepared for Setbacks * I am in a slip/setback state right now...need to get back on track 8. Stick to Your Plan All Week Long (Even on Weekends) * So true...eat like you plan to the rest of your life...every day of the rest of your life!
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Post by bmazzo on Jun 20, 2024 17:31:47 GMT
Carb intake: I am a carb-a-holic!!! I could eat nothing but carbs all the time. Bread, beans, pasta, they are my favs! I don't eat much pasta, usually only when DH asks for it. I can live without pasta, but dont' take away my sweet potatoes, potatoes, beans & bread! I try to stick to the low cal breads for toast & sandwiches & then I make my own WW friendly quick breads.
I once worked with a girl who was pretty much a body builder. She always said that lifting weights was the best exercise.
Setbacks, there are plenty of them, but the best thing is to NEVER give up.
Weekends, usually, are no different for me than other days. Special occasions are hard, as we alwasy have to have everything at my house, since DH is sorta house bound. I am left with leftovers & much very good food. That is hard. I beg them to take the leftovers home, but they always insist on leaving something for DH. Of course, I can't deny him anything that he wants to eat. He has lost over 60 lbs over the last couple of years, just from being sick.
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Post by Holly Gail on Jun 20, 2024 18:46:55 GMT
5. My intake of carbs is almost 100% whole grain.
6. I haven't used weights since the beginning of the pandemic.
7. I always get back on track by the next meal (or snack).
8. Yep. I've been since I started in 2009 or 2010. I've changed plans since then, but even so, I stick to the one I'm doing.
It's not weekends that are different (food-wise) than the rest of the week. It's when I have no control over what I'm eating... My DDIL (who's a very good cook!) and her daughter (from her first marriage, very possibly a better cook than her own DM) use enormous amounts of oil in their cooking (olive oil is their #1 choice; there's also a large container of a combination of maybe canola and avocado oil). Everything is a little (NOT a lot) oily... But I'm sure I weigh more today than I did last Thursday...
I received an email yesterday afternoon telling me I could check in online and print my boarding passes. However, the page to do that didn't let me. I tried multiple times. I emailed. I tried the "chat" function (it was a bot, not a human, and the responses had nothing to do with solving my problem). I called (the first time I called, the wait time was over 30 minutes so I hung up to have dinner; second time: wait time was over 60 minutes; third time was this morning very early: wait time over 90 minutes). This airline charges $5 to print your boarding pass if you haven't done it yourself (it can even be on your phone, not on paper). It's not the $10; it's the principle of the thing. Customer support? What customer support? (It's the first time we've flown this airline. I suspect it may also be the last time.)
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