NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD 2013

[Ghost1LE]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

That was tasty. 1/2 banana and a little cinnamon with 3 ice cubes
And 1/2 cup water. Still shows under for the day but I don't think
there is enough calories given for the Greek salad with chicken I
had for lunch. Salad dressing drizzled . Srsly I don't like a lot,
probably came to 2 tbsp tops. I should take some measuring spoons
to work

Now if only I could find someone to wash my blender when I use it
Have you ever tried "magic bullet". Wonder if that's any easier to clean?

I have a Magic Bullet and it is MUCH easier to clean than a normal blender, I would definitely invest in one!

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

Where can I buy it at?

I get my Optimum at the Bodybuilding.com store as it's about half the price as in store.

Sorry to just jump in here, but I went through my weight loss phase and learning about it all, so happy to help when I can.

Good luck to all in 2013, I hope to gain about 5-10 lbs of muscle in the next year.

[tramtwo]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

That was tasty. 1/2 banana and a little cinnamon with 3 ice cubes
And 1/2 cup water. Still shows under for the day but I don't think
there is enough calories given for the Greek salad with chicken I
had for lunch. Salad dressing drizzled . Srsly I don't like a lot,
probably came to 2 tbsp tops. I should take some measuring spoons
to work

Now if only I could find someone to wash my blender when I use it
Have you ever tried "magic bullet". Wonder if that's any easier to clean?

I dated this girl once that would dip her fork into the salad dressing and then the fork into the salad... drove me nuts. It was however VERY effective.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

Originally Posted by tramtwo

I dated this girl once that would dip her fork into the salad dressing and then the fork into the salad... drove me nuts. It was however VERY effective.

Not a bad idea!!

[rhunley14]

Becky have you tried shakes already made from gnc. There really good. Also I use the body by vii. One of the best mixes I have used. Started on weds at 222 and I'm down 7 lbs. sometimes it's great to be a guy lol. Some people say losing this much isthmus fast is not healthy but when I diet like this I always fall fast. Also my biggest vice is what I drink. I can pulloff the diet with food but I miss my sweet tea. I used stevia in the raw to make tea and it was God awful. Any drinks you guys would recommend. I hate the nasty aftertaste some of these have.

[its a syn]

Originally Posted by BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet

That was tasty. 1/2 banana and a little cinnamon with 3 ice cubes
And 1/2 cup water. Still shows under for the day but I don't think
there is enough calories given for the Greek salad with chicken I
had for lunch. Salad dressing drizzled . Srsly I don't like a lot,
probably came to 2 tbsp tops. I should take some measuring spoons
to work

Now if only I could find someone to wash my blender when I use it
Have you ever tried "magic bullet". Wonder if that's any easier to clean?

Becky, Take your average size prescription bottle. It holds 2 Tbls, that is 1 serving size of dressing. Doesn't leak and washes well if you take the plastic top apart. These little things have traveled a 1/4 million miles by train with me!!!!

[CFD]

Originally Posted by rhunley14

Becky have you tried shakes already made from gnc. There really good. Also I use the body by vii. One of the best mixes I have used. Started on weds at 222 and I'm down 7 lbs. sometimes it's great to be a guy lol. Some people say losing this much isthmus fast is not healthy but when I diet like this I always fall fast. Also my biggest vice is what I drink. I can pulloff the diet with food but I miss my sweet tea. I used stevia in the raw to make tea and it was God awful. Any drinks you guys would recommend. I hate the nasty aftertaste some of these have.

Water, water and more water. Don't drink your calories.

[bossbunny]

Dinner is in the crock pot! Santa Fe Chicken over Quinoa!

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/c...5-pts.html?m=1

[PIPE]

I use Dymatize ISO 100 whey protein. Get all my stuff from Bodybuilding.com cause its alot cheaper then GNC

[Mouse6.2]

12.27 miles in 41:15 average speed of 17.8mph and max speed of 26.8mph. It was a nice 67 degree day today and so I took the bike out. I got a 40 mile ride coming up next Sunday in Charleston SC.

[Mouse6.2]

Originally Posted by PIPE

I use Dymatize ISO 100 whey protein. Get all my stuff from Bodybuilding.com cause its alot cheaper then GNC

Another good site is FitRX.com.

[rhunley14]

Yeah Cfd I know.. However being raised in the south there is nothing like fried chicken and sweet tea lol..today's menu consisted of 100oz of water.. Protein shake for breakfast..played golf so I got a turkey sandwich on wheat with lettuce tomato spicy mustard.. Had bowl of granola raisin cereal with skim milk and for dinner..island pork loin with a salad.. Day is complete.. Three days down and a lot to go..

[CFD]

Actually, if you buy from GNC with a gold card, 1st week of the month or during their sales the prices are quite good.

Usually when choosing a whey protein, I look for 100% Whey Protein with Whey Protein Isolate, being first on the ingredient list. isolates are 90% protein, while concentrates are 80% protein.

Whey Protein Isolates are faster absorbing making it a good choice pre/post workout, Casein or Casein blends are absorbed slower making them a prefference for a late night prorein

There should be no other ingredients or sources of proteins, fats or sugars.

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by rhunley14

Becky have you tried shakes already made from gnc. There really good. Also I use the body by vii. One of the best mixes I have used. Started on weds at 222 and I'm down 7 lbs. sometimes it's great to be a guy lol. Some people say losing this much isthmus fast is not healthy but when I diet like this I always fall fast. Also my biggest vice is what I drink. I can pulloff the diet with food but I miss my sweet tea. I used stevia in the raw to make tea and it was God awful. Any drinks you guys would recommend. I hate the nasty aftertaste some of these have.

Originally Posted by rhunley14

Yeah Cfd I know.. However being raised in the south there is nothing like fried chicken and sweet tea lol..today's menu consisted of 100oz of water.. Protein shake for breakfast..played golf so I got a turkey sandwich on wheat with lettuce tomato spicy mustard.. Had bowl of granola raisin cereal with skim milk and for dinner..island pork loin with a salad.. Day is complete.. Three days down and a lot to go..

That's what I'm sayin'! I just can't stand the taste of sugar substitutes. Give me REAL sugar or I'll just drink water. If I am going to have a soda.................It just has to have real sugar. That is just never going to change. I can drink a good tea unsweetened, but if sweet................it has to be sugar. I can go without the heaping tablespoon of lard my grandmother put in all her vegetables along with raw bacon, but gee wiz, can I trim all the fat off some country ham & cook it in my green beans??????????? I can eat some new & different things, but there is a point of weird beyond which I just can't go. I guess a lot of the hard core rules preached here I could do short term until I hit a target, but as far as making them permanent lifestyle change.........Well, I am just not sure I can see myself sticking with them. And I thought that was the goal.....permanent lifestyle change. There is also the fact that I live in a small town. We have a WalMart and Kroger & a couple of small grocery stores. If they don't carry it, then I have to drive to Nashville or Clarksvlle. Again I might do that for a while, but sustainable longterm, probably not. I will find my way through this but, this southern bell will have to figure out a way to retain those southern roots that run pretty deep.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

That's what I'm sayin'! I just can't stand the taste of sugar substitutes. Give me REAL sugar or I'll just drink water. If I am going to have a soda.................It just has to have real sugar. That is just never going to change. I can drink a good tea unsweetened, but if sweet................it has to be sugar. I can go without the heaping tablespoon of lard my grandmother put in all her vegetables along with raw bacon, but gee wiz, can I trim all the fat off some country ham & cook it in my green beans??????????? I can eat some new & different things, but there is a point of weird beyond which I just can't go. I guess a lot of the hard core rules preached here I could do short term until I hit a target, but as far as making them permanent lifestyle change.........Well, I am just not sure I can see myself sticking with them. And I thought that was the goal.....permanent lifestyle change. There is also the fact that I live in a small town. We have a WalMart and Kroger & a couple of small grocery stores. If they don't carry it, then I have to drive to Nashville or Clarksvlle. Again I might do that for a while, but sustainable longterm, probably not. I will find my way through this but, this southern bell will have to figure out a way to retain those southern roots that run pretty deep.

You don't have to give up everything but you do have to account for everything. trimming the fat off the ham will help but it won't lower the fat count greatly, you can still eat it but watch portion sizes and keep the cal counts where they're supposed to be. If the meal is high fat, pick lower fat meals the rest of the day, it's all about balancing things out.