NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD 2013

[RubyCamaro]

I am really happy to have my dance exercize class back. We have been having extended classes (especially yesterday) to remember/relearn old routines & learn some new & really hard ones. I have not been on the scales yet but my muscles have been sore & I feel skinnier. It sure is a fun way to exercize.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Hi Ruby!! Keep it up girl!! I used to hate sore muscles,
now I look forward to it crazy!!

I need a little help - when I'm done excercising about 7:00am
I'll have a protein shake. About 8-10 oz. I am starving, so I
thought maybe I could add something to the drink to sustain
me a little longer. I'll have a yogurt at about 10:00am -
any ideas of what could be added???

[RubyCamaro]

CFD told me to add 1/4 c of oatmeal & a tbsp of flax seed meal to mine. I actually lost more weight. What is in yours now?

[CFD]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

Hi Ruby!! Keep it up girl!! I used to hate sore muscles,
now I look forward to it crazy!!

I need a little help - when I'm done excercising about 7:00am
I'll have a protein shake. About 8-10 oz. I am starving, so I
thought maybe I could add something to the drink to sustain
me a little longer. I'll have a yogurt at about 10:00am -
any ideas of what could be added???

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

CFD told me to add 1/4 c of oatmeal & a tbsp of flax seed meal to mine. I actually lost more weight. What is in yours now?

You girls learn well. LOL

Ruby is right you can add some oatmeal to it and a healthy fat. You can use flax seed (ground) or even a small amount of nuts. The oatmeal and fat will fight off hunger for a while and should be included in a healthy diet. Just make sure you watch the calories in the fats and fit them into the overall meal planning.

[Mydivorcegift]

Just finished all 32 pages. Congrats to all of you who have made the decision to permanently change your lives.

There is some good info in the pages (also some garbage).

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

CFD told me to add 1/4 c of oatmeal & a tbsp of flax seed meal to mine. I actually lost more weight. What is in yours now?

Originally Posted by CFD

You girls learn well. LOL

Ruby is right you can add some oatmeal to it and a healthy fat. You can use flax seed (ground) or even a small amount of nuts. The oatmeal and fat will fight off hunger for a while and should be included in a healthy diet. Just make sure you watch the calories in the fats and fit them into the overall meal planning.

My shake now is just coconut milk and GNC's protein powder
Oatmeal will probably work. I eat that first thing on non-workout
days and don't experience the same level of hunger. I'll give it
a try.

What a great place this is -have a problem, ask a question -get
some help

[RubyCamaro]

Maybe add some frozen fruit too: bananas (I slice & freeze them myself), strawberries, peaches, blueberries, cherries, mango, etc). I mix it up for some variety. You get great antioxidants, fiber, vitamines & a good way to get in your servings of fruit.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Maybe add some frozen fruit too: bananas (I slice & freeze them myself), strawberries, peaches, blueberries, cherries, mango, etc). I mix it up for some variety. You get great antioxidants, fiber, vitamines & a good way to get in your servings of fruit.

Good idea!!

[CFD]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

Good idea!!

Adding fruit to a shake is ok but you must consider a few things. Your shake has coconut milk which is a simple carb and high in sugar, fruits are a simple carb and high in sugar and these ingredients don't do much to help hunger, in fact, may work the opposite. A complex carb such as the oatmeal and a healthy fat such as the flax seed or nuts will help curb hunger and digests slower than a shake with a high content of simple carbs.

A quick question that may help balance things out. What are you drinking/eating before your workout and after your workout when and what is your next meal (not including the post workout shake)?

[RubyCamaro]

Yeah, that is true. My shake is my breakfast.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by CFD

Adding fruit to a shake is ok but you must consider a few things. Your shake has coconut milk which is a simple carb and high in sugar, fruits are a simple carb and high in sugar and these ingredients don't do much to help hunger, in fact, may work the opposite. A complex carb such as the oatmeal and a healthy fat such as the flax seed or nuts will help curb hunger and digests slower than a shake with a high content of simple carbs.

A quick question that may help balance things out. What are you drinking/eating before your workout and after your workout when and what is your next meal (not including the post workout shake)?

I can't eat before or I'd throw up

I have the shake when I'm done and then about 3 hours
later have my yogurt. That time in between in murder
sometimes because I get soooo hungry. The oatmeal my
just do the trick, especially as you pointed out the coconut
milk. I'm going to give it a try Monday.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

I can't eat before or I'd throw up

I have the shake when I'm done and then about 3 hours
later have my yogurt. That time in between in murder
sometimes because I get soooo hungry. The oatmeal my
just do the trick, especially as you pointed out the coconut
milk. I'm going to give it a try Monday.

No wonder you're so hungry, if I went that long without food I would die lol.

Idealy, you would consume some sort of protein/simple carb 20 min or so before your workout Your coconut milk/protein shake is perfect) and then a protein/starchy carb post workout. If you have a hard time keeping anything down pre workout then adding the oatmeal and a healthy fat to your shake will most likely fight of the hunger. Also, if you add ice to your drink before blending it will thicken it up and add volume.

[bossbunny]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

21.2 lbs!!!

Woot woot. Wasn't expecting that but thrilled
to have broken the 20 lb marker

Thanks to everyone for your help!

That is awesome Becky!! Im very happy and proud of you!

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I am really happy to have my dance exercize class back. We have been having extended classes (especially yesterday) to remember/relearn old routines & learn some new & really hard ones. I have not been on the scales yet but my muscles have been sore & I feel skinnier. It sure is a fun way to exercize.

I'm glad they brought you're classes back. Its great to have a workout you really really enjoy! And sore is a good thing!



Well in my world, we finally got our home gym done and everything moved in. That and my parents were AWESOME enough to buy me a Rogue Fitness barbell and plates set along with a squat rack! So 5am crossfit 3-5 days a week, cardio 2-3 days a week, and practice on form at home! Gotten better on my fruit intake, but I miss it. Haven't been on a scale in ages, but who cares. I see the results of my hard work, and that what matters.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by CFD

No wonder you're so hungry, if I went that long without food I would die lol.

Idealy, you would consume some sort of protein/simple carb 20 min or so before your workout Your coconut milk/protein shake is perfect) and then a protein/starchy carb post workout. If you have a hard time keeping anything down pre workout then adding the oatmeal and a healthy fat to your shake will most likely fight of the hunger. Also, if you add ice to your drink before blending it will thicken it up and add volume.

I added 1/8 cup oatmeal today and that helped. I'll try it a couple
more times to make sure. I like the idea of adding ice, but I make
the shake and take it with me, so it would be water by the time I
drink it - good suggestion though