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| peasandrice
Joined: 12/29/10 Posts: 77 |
Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM I thought it would be nice to have a place to post any weight losses, or gains (if that's your goal, I saw a few posts about this). I thought it might help keep us inspired. I need to lose about 30 pounds. I would be happy with any loss, since I have been unable to lose weight since my baby was 2 months old (lost the pregnancy weight in 2 months! What a let down it didn't continue though...). It's been 9 months and I am really ready to see some more progress. I can't wait to see how everyone else is doing! |
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| tofreak
Joined: 12/30/10 Posts: 13 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 9:34 AM Since Monday I've lost 4.5 lbs. Stay fuller longer, is the keep thing for me. Emotionally I sometimes crave sugars but do it up w/more leafy greens(very satisfied). I've quit all the processed foods completely. |
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| peasandrice
Joined: 12/29/10 Posts: 77 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:17 AM tofreak wrote: Since Monday I've lost 4.5 lbs. Stay fuller longer, is the keep thing for me. Emotionally I sometimes crave sugars but do it up w/more leafy greens(very satisfied). I've quit all the processed foods completely. "The gratification of desires is not happiness. Genuine happiness can only be achieved when we transform our way of life from the unthinking pursuit of pleasure to one committed to enriching our inner lives, when we focus on “being more” rather than simply having more." ~Daisaku Ikeda I love food too much, so I had to lQQk @ it from a differ perspective. That's really awesome that you are doing so well! I haven't lost anything yet, but I think I am going to up the veggies and down the starches a bit. Love the quote by the way. I am finding a lot of satisfaction that my diet is finally reflecting my ethics. |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:26 AM lost the 2 lbs I gained over the holidays (the same two that I've gained and lost a few times over the last couple of months - if I counted every time I lost the same 3 lbs, I've probably lost at least a TON in the last 5 years LOL). So, now the real adventure begins - heading into long uncharted territory, below what I weighed when I got pregnant 13 years ago. In other news, hubby and I cleaned out the closet last weekend and got rid of all the stuff that's way too big to wear now. Bags of it! Donated to Goodwill as much as possible (tossed stuff that was ripped or stained or whatever). So now our closet is also much lighter! --Deb R |
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cch22
 Location: New York State Posts: 1000 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM HI so i weighed myself and found i had actually lost 2 lbs. i guess it was the layers of clothes!! whew. what a relief. |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 10:58 AM I only 'count' my weight once a week but I get on the scale every morning to get a rough idea - I weigh three times and then average to see if I'm the same, trending up, or trending down. That way I don't get sticker shock if I've gained on the weekly weighing day. I can course-correct mid stream instead of going a whole week. Works for me, but I know that would stress some people to weigh daily (since weight does fluctuate day to day). --Deb R |
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| karajake
Joined: 01/04/11 Posts: 14 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM Perhaps the weight comes off more easily for some, or maybe I'm not doing things right? Losing 4.5lbs in a few days sounds amazing! I weighed myself the evening of day 1 (Monday), which of course is heavier but that's when I got around to it. Haven't weighed again, but don't see/feel any different yet. Does the loss very depending on how heavy you are to begin with?? Are some foods better than others (so far nothing has been processed, and actually no bread has been consumed...it's all been fruit/veg or grains of rice/lentils/couscous/beans) Thoughts? |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:30 AM karajake wrote: Perhaps the weight comes off more easily for some, or maybe I'm not doing things right? Losing 4.5lbs in a few days sounds amazing! I weighed myself the evening of day 1 (Monday), which of course is heavier but that's when I got around to it. Haven't weighed again, but don't see/feel any different yet. Does the loss very depending on how heavy you are to begin with?? Are some foods better than others (so far nothing has been processed, and actually no bread has been consumed...it's all been fruit/veg or grains of rice/lentils/couscous/beans) Thoughts? 1 - it can take a week or more to actually feel the weight come off as your body adjusts --Deb R |
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| karajake
Joined: 01/04/11 Posts: 14 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:33 AM Thanks for the insight. I have been drinking a lot of herbal tea, because I feel like I'm on the verge of getting a chest cold, so I think the water intake is ok. What's the word on adding honey to soothe my throat? Is this ok, or a mark against weight loss? |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM karajake wrote: Thanks for the insight. I have been drinking a lot of herbal tea, because I feel like I'm on the verge of getting a chest cold, so I think the water intake is ok. What's the word on adding honey to soothe my throat? Is this ok, or a mark against weight loss? Honey is sometimes not considered 'vegan' (since it is made by animals for their own use). Your choice though, it's kind of one of those 'gray' areas for many. Honey, of course, has calories (it's sugar) so that could affect weight loss if it puts your intake over what you need. A nice throat soother (provided you don't have congestion) is to put a small dollop of vegan margarine in a mug of plant milk (your choice). Warm in saucepan or microwave until the margarine just melts. Stir in a spoonful of sweetener (honey, agave, maple syrup, your choice). It's really warming and soothing to a sore, scratchy throat. But, yes, there's fat and calories involved (but it tastes and feels wonderful when you're not feeling well). --Deb R |
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| soon2BVeg
Joined: 08/24/10 Posts: 225 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 11:47 AM I've lost a bit over two pounds since Saturday morning. Eating more fruit and giving up my cookies are undoubtedly the cause, since I have not been eating very much meat or dairy for quite awhile now. I weighed 162 this morning. My goal is 145. I got down to about 135 two years ago, but when I go back to pictures from that time, I think my face looked way too thin. Don't make a New Year's Resolution...make a Decision! |
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| maryj
Joined: 01/04/11 Posts: 7 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM I'm scared to weight myself (also I moved so i can find my scale). I've heard that watching the scale can be detrimental to your weight/health success.. I do shift work so I find it hard to stick to the menu and i have to say that i do rely on pre-made food. I have tried to ensure I make on meal item (either lunch or dinner) and force a lil breakie in there if I can. |
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| karajake
Joined: 01/04/11 Posts: 14 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM Good luck MaryJ and others on the weight loss! |
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| tofreak
Joined: 12/30/10 Posts: 13 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 12:55 PM I have found incorporating Chia seeds in my diet, I have more energy & able to lose without the caffeine & sugars dependency. I must add nutritional as well. |
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| soon2BVeg
Joined: 08/24/10 Posts: 225 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 2:16 PM maryj wrote: I'm scared to weight myself (also I moved so i can find my scale). I've heard that watching the scale can be detrimental to your weight/health success.. I do shift work so I find it hard to stick to the menu and i have to say that i do rely on pre-made food. I have tried to ensure I make on meal item (either lunch or dinner) and force a lil breakie in there if I can. I guess I will give it till the end of the week and weight myself. Wish me luck.  The prevailing wisdom used to be to weigh no more than once a week ... but lately I have read that research shows that weighing daily keeps one on track better. I think it's personal preference. If I wait a week in between getting on the scale, it's too easy to say, "Well, I still have time before I weigh next Monday ..." where if I get on there every day, I am more accountable to myself. Don't make a New Year's Resolution...make a Decision! |
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| Bugsmom
Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 2:20 PM soon2BVeg wrote: maryj wrote: I'm scared to weight myself (also I moved so i can find my scale). I've heard that watching the scale can be detrimental to your weight/health success.. I do shift work so I find it hard to stick to the menu and i have to say that i do rely on pre-made food. I have tried to ensure I make on meal item (either lunch or dinner) and force a lil breakie in there if I can. I guess I will give it till the end of the week and weight myself. Wish me luck. The prevailing wisdom used to be to weigh no more than once a week ... but lately I have read that research shows that weighing daily keeps one on track better. I think it's personal preference. If I wait a week in between getting on the scale, it's too easy to say, "Well, I still have time before I weigh next Monday ..." where if I get on there every day, I am more accountable to myself. accountability is a biggie as well. As I noted, for me, it's one of those things where if I know I'm heading off track (and sometimes it's hard to tell when I'm still eating good stuff, but just too much of a good thing) I can re-group and not lose the rest of the week and be up a couple pounds next week. I do software testing professionally (almost 21 years at it) and I know that if the schedule slips by a day or two now, and doesn't get corrected quickly, we'll be a month or two off down the road at release time. Easier to correct when it's just a small correction needed. --Deb R |
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| veggies4me
Joined: 01/05/11 Posts: 172 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 3:28 PM I've lost 3.5 lbs since Monday. (I got off track Monday night and ate turkey for dinner and cheesecake for desert - but I've been sticking with vegan since then). (I have a lot of weight to lose. I am starting at 220 lbs). The last time I tried this I kept losing weight rapidly, too bad I lost my enthusiasm! The best thing about this way of eating is I am not hungry and I feel more energetic. Good luck to everyone! |
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| veggiemom4
Joined: 01/06/11 Posts: 1 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 9:28 PM This is the first time I've tried a vegan diet. However, I don't consider myself a big meat eater. I have a lot of weight to loose (90 lbs.) so weight loss is my number one motivation but I also appreciate the other health benefits of eating a vegan diet. I've stuck to the plan since Monday a.m. and this morning had lost 4 lbs. |
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| veggies4me
Joined: 01/05/11 Posts: 172 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 9:49 PM My omnivore husband has even agreed to do the 21 day kickstart with me as a means of support. Our children are trying the new dishes, however, I am still cooking them some meat. We are laughing a lot about the whole thing, especially about Daddy being on a vegan diet, but I feel great! My husband really loves most of the vegan dishes I make and my kids too. Just keep trying different dishes and they'll be requesting them. We had black bean burritos tonight and everyone loved them. I let everyone else use sour cream and shredded cheese, while I skipped the sour cream and used "cheese". Other favorites of even my picky eater are veggie spaghetti and the lentil soup. |
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| kiwi
Joined: 01/03/11 Location: New Zealand Posts: 405 |
RE: Track weight changes here Posted Friday, January 7, 2011 at 1:52 AM As of this morning I have lost 1lb. Not enough to really say it is weight loss as sometimes small amounts can just be fluid adjustment/loss rather than those pesky fat cells. At least I am not putting it on so thankful for that. While I am eating a lot better and staying away from all meats and dairy/cheese, I need to adjust to more low fat and decrease the amount I eat (portion size). I have been loving what I have been eating so have been having plenty these past 4 days. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food - Hippocrates. |
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