Hey!!! There you are Kama!!!

Originally Posted by 20894

Hey!!! There you are Kama!!!

Lol!! Stupid tv!!

Yea!! What a bummer!!

Originally Posted by 20894

Yea!! What a bummer!!

Was not happy, now I have to wait 7 days to see it online!

Heading over to chatter.

Meet you there!

You two are two funny!! I will see you there too!

Today was better than I had originally thought it was gonna be...Tuesday & Thursday are the days that we work out after work!! So, today little after 5 we headed out for a quick walk to get our hearts thumpin' and back inside to do an aerobic tape!! I feel so good after I do it! Still not at the point where I can't wait to do it, but sure love the feeling afterwards!!!!

Tuesday

Calories: around 1200
vites: will do before bed
water: 60 'ish oz
exercise: 30 min aerobics

Originally Posted by 11515

I am soooooooooooooooooooo proud of myself!!!!! Seriously this was some hard shi*!!!

SO PMS,WILDFIRE is here and I typically want to eat bad bad bad!!!!

Around 1 pm I grabbed a bunch of roasted nuts and ate that, didn't kill the desire to eat.

Then I looked through my wallet to see how much change I have. I wanted to get this big bowl of Chinese version of a cup of noodle which I wanted it for the broth and salt.

I walked to the deli next door and picked on up - I swear I was drooling for this shi*!!

I looked at the sodium level and calorie count hi hi hi hi! Calories would be 360 for two servings as it is 2 servings per package.

I swear, I was so close to buying then I decided to get a piece of chedder cheese instead. I walked away munching on that.

I was still hungry. Went and got my rye crispbread ate that, then 1/2 hour later ate some grilled chicken with cucumber 0 carb mini sandwich dipped in the Asian Vinnagirette, and some home made squash soup.

Now I'm full.

Moral of the story - I DID IT!!!!!! It was a hard fight but I won.

I may give in later and have one, but for now, I passed my own personal food hell/battle!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOOD = 0
NANCY = 1

Way to go!

Originally Posted by 11515

I will use your measurements for the Thanksgiving challenge as your After for last month's challenge. I think you sent in your measurements already.

I have to do this.................ummmm slacked a bit the last couple of days.

I will work on it tonight and likely Thursday night.

Oh you are fine, I was just wondering. First time doing this and all.

Originally Posted by 17681

I am so tired...I want some caffeine pills!
Then I won't be tired...I will be like this again!


Today's Accountability:
B-oatmeal, banana, skim milk
L-broccoli & shrimp, seafood salad, small slice of cake
S-almonds & yogurt
D-broccoli & salmon patty
S-skim milk
Total Calories: 1,622
Vitamins~check
Water~check
Exercise: none school work & then tired...
Sodium: 2,113

I hope that you get all caught up, so you aren't so tried. I am sure you will though.

Originally Posted by 7944

I am feeling a bit worn down today thanks to this cold. Didn't eat the best, but tried to. I will check in tomorrow.

Hope you feel better.

Originally Posted by 34789

Not a great food day.
Breakfast-chicken/english muffin(McD's_
oj
lunch=popcorn chicken(10-12)too many
6 curly fries
dinner-BBQ chicken boneless wings
1/2cup mashed potatoes
NOT A GOOD DAY AT ALL
Tomorrows goal-
eat oatmeal for breakfast
hardboil egg for snack
salad for lunch/lots of veggies
1/2 sub dinner
lots of water
grapes

Food for tomorrow looks good.

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

November 02, 2009
Quote of the Day

"Were the diver to think on the jaws of the shark, he would never lay hands on the precious pearl."
– Saadi


November 03, 2009
Quote of the Day

"Can anything be sadder than work unfinished? Yes, work never begun."
– Christina Rossetti

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

3 Ways to Refresh Your Treadmill Workout
Don't Get Stuck in a Treadmill Rut

Is there anything more boring than the treadmill? After endless hours staring at the same wall, anyone would start to wonder if that's all there is to exercise. But it doesn't have to be that way. By shaking it up and loading your workout with variety, you can rediscover the fun of a good treadmill workout.

The first thing to remember is that any workout is and can be what you make it. The opportunity to go all out or to barely break a sweat is completely up to you. With that being said, even though the treadmill might be an uneventful and boring thought to most, you have the ability to make it fun and challenging. The following are several tips on how to create your own workout...



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Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

The Stress-Busting Workout

Instead of reaching for another glass of wine to smooth out the rough edges, do this routine. Research shows that yoga reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, resulting in a decidedly chill state of mind.

These four yoga-inspired moves from celebrity yoga coach Gwen Lawrence will calm your mind so you can make it to the end of the year without going insane. (And because the whole routine takes just 15 minutes, you'll have tons more time to squeeze in a calorie-scorching spin class or two to help burn off that extra slice of pie.)

Check out our four Zen moves to help you go with the flow this season.

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

How to Exercise With a Stability Ball

If you've been doing dozens of crunches on the floor and still aren't seeing the results you want, give a stability ball a try. These inflatable balls come in several sizes — your height will determine which size you'll need.

• Try these tips for stability ball exercises.

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Six Exercise Myths
Chances are you've heard all kinds of advice when it comes to working out. But are these maxims fact — or fiction? Don't believe these common workout whoppers:
Myth #1: Exercise should hurt. Whether you've been told "No pain, no gain," or that you should "feel the burn," the reality is that exercise doesn't have to be painful to be effective. In fact, pushing yourself too hard, too fast will most likely lead to an injury — not a fit physique!
Keep reading — we'll set the record straight on five more fitness falsehoods.

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Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

Missed you guys!!
Well my digital picture would not come in. only saw about 20 minutes of Biggest Loser
But on the up side, I am here!!
I had a truly kick butt workout last nite, was step cardio with weights! Not very sure footed yet, but I am determined to learn!
Today and yesterday water, check
Vitamins, yup, got em!
Did an ab workout tonite, and 50 pushups, and only about 5 minute cardio, was getting upset
But onward and upward!
Here is my food for yesterday:
Breakfast:

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Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 109 28 1 1 Remove
Cranberries, dried, sweetened (craisins), 0.33 cup 123 33 1 0 Remove
Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 100 grams 110 7 1 21 Remove
Plan D flourless muffin, 1 serving 126 17 5 5 Remove
Breakfast TOTALS: 468 85 7 27
Lunch:

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Oranges, 1 large (3-1/16" dia) 86 22 0 2 Remove
marys Gone Crackers, 1 serving 140 21 0 3 Remove
Campbells Italian-Style Wedding Soup, 2 cup 220 32 5 14 Remove
Frigo Light String Cheese, 1 oz 60 0 3 8 Remove
Lunch TOTALS: 506 75 8 27
Dinner:

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Thai, Pepper Steak, 4 oz round steak, 1 serving 280 9 15 28 Remove
White Rice, medium grain, 1 cup 242 53 0 4 Remove
Dinner TOTALS: 522 62 15 32
Snack:

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Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar, Peanut Butter (2 bars serving), 1 serving 180 30 7 5 Remove
Snack TOTALS: 180 30 7 5
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CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
Totals: 1,677 251 37 91
Your Daily Goal: 1,290 - 1,640 173 - 250 34 - 60 60 - 135
Remaining Today: 0 0 0 - 23 0 - 44


Today:
Breakfast:

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Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 109 28 1 1 Remove
Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 100 grams 110 7 1 21 Remove
Cranberries, dried, sweetened (craisins), 0.33 cup 123 33 1 0 Remove
Steel Cut Oats, dry, 0.25 cup 140 27 3 6 Remove
Breakfast TOTALS: 482 95 4 28
Lunch:

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Chicken Thigh, 2 thigh, bone and skin removed 164 0 5 27 Remove
Apples, fresh, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 81 21 0 0 Remove
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt, 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) 103 24 0 2 Remove
Edamame, frozen, prepared, 0.5 Cup 95 0 4 9 Remove
Lunch TOTALS: 443 45 10 38
Dinner:

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Boca Burgers Original, 1 serving(s) 70 6 1 13 Remove
ezekiel bun, 1 serving 170 0 0 0 Remove
cheese slice, 1 serving 45 0 0 0 Remove
Squash, summer, all varieties, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, 1 cup slices 36 8 1 2 Remove
Pickle relish, hot dog, 1 tbsp 14 4 0 0 Remove
Great Value Light Mayonnaise, 1 tbsp 40 1 4 0 Remove
Dinner TOTALS: 375 18 5 15
Snack:

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Frigo Light String Cheese, 1 oz 60 0 3 8 Remove
Plan D flourless muffin, 1 serving 126 17 5 5 Remove
Snack TOTALS: 186 17 8 13
Click To Add/Edit Extra Meals
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
Totals: 1,486 174 27 94
Your Daily Goal: 1,290 - 1,640 173 - 250 34 - 60 60 - 135
Remaining Today: 0 - 154 0 - 76 7 - 33 0 - 41

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

I know alot of ladies battle this, good info, I thought:

From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

You Can Master PCOS

I want to share a serious condition with you today that you may not know about: Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is the number-one cause of female infertility. Women with this common (one in ten premenopausal American women have PCOS) hormonal condition don't ovulate or menstruate regularly but often don't learn the reason for their irregular periods until they seek help for infertility. However, girls as young as 11 have also been diagnosed with PCOS — and they typically find out when they develop severe acne or excessive facial hair.

A combination of two hormonal dysfunctions — insulin resistance and excess androgen (male hormone) — are seen in women with PCOS. What comes first? No one knows for sure. But one thing is certain: Women who have PCOS start to experience a lot of collateral damage from their condition. Their symptoms include: abdominal obesity, infertility, thinning hair on the head, higher LDL (lousy cholesterol) and lower HDL (good cholesterol), acne, dandruff, skin tags, excessive snoring/sleep apnea, and overall weight gain or difficulty losing weight. Some of these are merely a hassle, but the long-term health concerns of PCOS are something to take seriously: Women with PCOS are up to seven times more likely to suffer from a heart attack than women without the condition. Pregnant women who have it face a steeper rate of miscarriage, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and premature delivery. More than 50 percent of women with PCOS will develop prediabetes or diabetes by the time they're 40. PCOS is not curable, however managing your symptoms will not only help you feel better right now, it will also reduce your likelihood of developing these serious complications.

If you suspect that you have PCOS, make an appointment with an endocrinologist and ask to have your androgen level checked as well as your blood glucose for signs of insulin resistance. In addition, here are some other things you can try to make the symptoms more manageable:

* Monitor your blood sugar: Even if you're not diagnosed with diabetes, it's a great way to keep tabs on how your diet influences your insulin response. Also, when women with PCOS used higher-protein/lower-carb diets to lose weight, they reduced their blood sugar, lowered levels of free androgens, and maintained a healthy HDL.
* Lose that 10 percent: Dropping 10 percent of your weight can make your menstrual cycle more regular and improve your body's insulin sensitivity.
* Quit smoking: Smoking jacks up your blood pressure and heart rate, raises testosterone, cortisol, and other adrenal hormones, causes insulin resistance, and messes with your ovarian function — in other words, it makes every aspect of PCOS worse.
* Stick to organic dairy: Insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) stimulates the production of certain skin cells that can plug skin ducts and lead to acne. While no link has been proven between cows treated with growth hormones and PCOS, those cows do produce milk with higher levels of IGF-1.

Thanks for all the articles and your accountability looks great!

Originally Posted by 20894

YAY!! Thanks Nancy!!



What is P90X?......good luck with your tests & homework!



What a CUTE picture!!!



Soooo glad you won the food battle!! You did GREAT!!!!



You can do it Sally!!



So sorry about the TV!!!!!!! Rats!! Your food lookin' great!! That plus your workouts!!

P90X is a work out video. Well like 15 of them which you mix up, so you never really do the same work out

Originally Posted by 20894

Today was better than I had originally thought it was gonna be...Tuesday & Thursday are the days that we work out after work!! So, today little after 5 we headed out for a quick walk to get our hearts thumpin' and back inside to do an aerobic tape!! I feel so good after I do it! Still not at the point where I can't wait to do it, but sure love the feeling afterwards!!!!

Tuesday

Calories: around 1200
vites: will do before bed
water: 60 'ish oz
exercise: 30 min aerobics

I am glad today was better than what you thought.

FINAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Boring boring snoozer meeting.

Well, boss took off to take care of some personal business. So our meeting continues in the afternoon.

Today no exercise! Day off.

Breakfast:
2 cups of coffee with cream
1.5 cups of oatmeal with gogi berries and raisins
2 cups of green tea

Snack:
1 stick of chedder cheese
1 chunk of chedder cheese

Lunch:
Grilled chicken breasts, leftover tuna from yesterday
1/3 Cucumber with Asian Vinnig
Homemade squash soup
Rye crispbread

Snack:
pumpkin seed and some with shell
1/2 A COSTCO CROISSANT

Dinner:
grilled chicken thigh with fish sauch and peanut dip and rice
chicken lettuce wraps

I hope this is all I eat................?? PLEASE PLEASE let it be all.