"Walk Away the Pounds" Challenge...05/18/08 - Page 5

skoolmarm729 · 05-25-2008, 05:55 PM

Welcome aboard Mel! This challenge has truly been life-changing for me. I never thought I would enjoy this so much. I absolutely love WATP!!

Don't forget to weigh/ measure so you know your progress.

What are your goals?

Have fun walking!

Melle · 05-25-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel

Hi Everyone

I know i am a little late, but could i join the challenge too? I love the WATP tapes as well, and have several of them. This is just the motivation i was looking for!

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Originally Posted by Mel

Oh!

Forgot to add that i have walked 3 miles today. I plan on doing 3 miles everyday this week.

Hey, you have a great name, so sure you can join.

WOW! 3-miles a day...that's fantastic. And yes, don't forget your measurements!

renaegonz · 05-25-2008, 09:29 PM

I want in too!!

I love WATP!!! I really need this right now, I fell off the wagon hard this time...think I musta bumped my head a couple of times on the way down too...was almost convinced I was on a high carb WOE. Can anyone say "balloon"? LOL

Melle · 05-25-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by renaegonz

I want in too!!

I love WATP!!! I really need this right now, I fell off the wagon hard this time...think I musta bumped my head a couple of times on the way down too...was almost convinced I was on a high carb WOE. Can anyone say "balloon"? LOL

Just post your goal for this week...starting with today, and be sure you take your measurements and weigh yourself. Don't post weight and measurements (unless you want to). That is just for your benefit. Then, start walking!

Lynelle · 05-26-2008, 03:55 AM

I did 2 miles. Since I was able to do 6 miles last week, I aim to do 6 miles this week.

Let's keep walking

Good work everybody!

renaegonz · 05-26-2008, 06:18 AM

Thanks for letting me join - I did my first mile!

Mel · 05-26-2008, 06:43 AM

Good Morning Everyone

I just finished my 2 mile tape. This evening i think i will put the same tape back in and instead of doing 1 more mile i will try for 2, but we will see how it goes. Would love to start doing 2 in the morning and 2 at night.

I have been signed up on these boards for several years now. In the begining i lost some weight, but like a real dummy i didn't stick with it. I have done this several times through the years and i am sick of it. I want to lose the weight once and for all. About a month ago i started doing the WATP tapes regulary again, but i still haven't got the eating part to where i want it to be. All you guys have done so great! Will you post some tips and such that has helped you, and hopefully they will help me as well. Post menu's as well if you want, i need all the help i can get lol. Thanks Bunches! Happy walking everyone!

GGWilson · 05-26-2008, 07:33 AM

Good Morning!

Sorry I've been MIA since Friday...busy weekend!

My goal for this week will be 20 miles. Of which I've completed 4 so far. Not sure if I'll sneak any in today but thankfully I'll have 5 more days to get it in!

Welcome Mel. Morning and Evening work out great for me too. The only tip I can give you is to just do it, don't make excuses and if you fall off, get back up and keep going. This is about changing your lifestyle; there are bound to be bumps and mistakes so don't take it too seriously and you'll be fine. As for menus, mine typically consists of eggs, meat (beef, steak, chicken, pork), salads and veggies. I find keeping it absolutely simple is best for me, but it may not work for you so you just need to devour these boards and find what gets you going. Good Luck and post here often!

KUTGW Everyone!

skoolmarm729 · 05-26-2008, 08:29 AM

GG- Our woe and goals sound pretty darn similar (I do eat a lot of fat though!).

I woke up and did 3 Super Fat Burning Miles- "nice" workout!

This was an awesome week for us all! Congrats to everyone on our challenge board!

honeychild79 · 05-26-2008, 08:38 AM

Sorry for the lack of updates....caught a really bad cold & was sidelined for a few days. I'm so glad to be back in action!

I'll be doing a 2 mile walk today.

Mel · 05-26-2008, 09:19 AM

Thank you for the replys Skoolmarm and GGWilson! I will do it this time! One day at a time. I just have to remember it's not a race. I also have to get my water up there again, I used to do really well with the water, but have totally slacked off fromt hat as well...but no more!

Melle · 05-26-2008, 09:34 AM

OK...Now I am excited. I did my 1.5 miles, yesterday. When I measured yesterday, I had lost almost 3/4 inch in my hips and 1/4 inch in my waist. So, a total of amost an inch.

Then, I got up this morning and I had lost about 2-pounds.

Mel · 05-26-2008, 09:38 AM

Great going Melle! That is awesome!!

Melle · 05-26-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mel

Great going Melle! That is awesome!!

Thank you!
Oh, I meant to tell you that one of the things that is really helping me to lose weight, is Egg Creams...I KNOW...I KNOW. People are complaining about all of the "Egg Cream" talk on the board. BUT, I have one for breakfast and one for lunch. Sometimes I'll have a handfull of peanuts or a small salad, as a snack.

Then, I have one of my favorite low-carb recipes (from this board), for dinner. My carb cravings are down to ZERO. There is no way I could've gone to bed, before, without scarfing down a bowl of cereal or ice-cream. Then, when I started low-carb, I always had a bowl of my low-carb cheesecake mousse (or something sweet).

Now, it's been over 30-days, but I have absolutely NO DESIRE for anything, after dinner at night. It's great!

Mel · 05-26-2008, 09:54 AM

what is egg cream?

Melle · 05-26-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mel

what is egg cream?

The first link is the old "egg cream challenge"...long thread, but lots of good info, and recipes. The second link is the new "egg cream challenge". They are really NOT yucky tasting...even though they sound like they would be. They are actually VERY delicious.

*Slim & Sexy by Memorial Day* *Egg Cream Challenge*

*Red White Blue (Say Hello to a New You) Eggcreams Challenge**

lisabinil · 05-26-2008, 11:25 AM

Watch overdoing and replacing too many meals with the egg creams especially if you are exercising. It is a healthy meal replacement in moderation-2 a day is pushing it because if you are exercising your calories can drop too low and you start cannabalizing lean muscle mass which is not what you want to do-you want to burn fat and build muscle. Kind of like a lc Slimfast WOE-not healthy in the long run or good for keeping weight off. For a good explanation of the effects of exercising and the building of lean muscle mass while losing weight I recommend reading Tom Venutos "Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle" (BFFM) or Lyle McDonalds "The Ketogenic Diet". I have a protein pickme up shake in the morning but 2 hrs later I eat-whole foods. Everything in moderation as the old saying goes.

It is a Callanetics day for me but I did complete the 1 mile Muscle Walk with weights-hoping to get endorphins going for pms symptom relief.

Have a great day everyone!

Mel · 05-26-2008, 12:32 PM

oh ok...yeah they don't sound too appetizing, might give it a try one of these days though.

Melle · 05-26-2008, 01:52 PM

posted in wrong thread.

Mel · 05-26-2008, 05:41 PM

Ok guys i am going to start induction tomorrow morning. I went today and bought lots of veggies, sausage, bacon, hamburger, i already had some steaks..and a bunch of chicken breasts. What is your favorite way of cooking chicken? I need some ideas...i have a LOT of chicken!

nicsweed · 05-26-2008, 05:43 PM

Hey chick's....I'm still here and still walking!!! I was on vacation all last week thats why i have been MIA for a few days;....ok i'm off to water aerobic's today, tomorrow is a double dose, WATP- Walk slim 4really big miles in the A.M, and water aerobics at night from7-8....Wheww...oh and i thought i would share a healthy and LC Desert i invented on the days when i work out double and need a boost from a few extra carbs!

4 Organic strawberry's cut up in quarter's, and i sprinkled them with splenda, and mixed them with 2oz of cream chesse, and chilled it in the fridgey for a few hour's when i ate it it tasted like a strawberry cheesecake...

I

LC!!!

Melle · 05-26-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel

Ok guys i am going to start induction tomorrow morning. I went today and bought lots of veggies, sausage, bacon, hamburger, i already had some steaks..and a bunch of chicken breasts. What is your favorite way of cooking chicken? I need some ideas...i have a LOT of chicken!

Well, I didn't do induction, but I think this would work. My favorite way to do chicken, is put it in a casserole (fat side up), and let it bake, until it's about half way done. Then, mix up a batch of "Velveeta & Rotel"...one box velveeta and one can of Rotel and nuke it in the microwave, or heat on low, on top of the stove. Mix it really well, and then pour it on top of the chicken. Cover with foil, and finish baking. It's YUMMY!

In fact, I think I'll have DH fix it, tomorrow. He's off work, and I have to work. So, it's his cooking day.

Melle · 05-26-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nicsweed

Hey chick's....I'm still here and still walking!!!

Just look at you!

I love your avatar...you look beautiful!

Melle · 05-26-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by renaegonz

Thanks for letting me join - I did my first mile!

Awesome! You're well on your way.

nicsweed · 05-26-2008, 06:19 PM

Melle- Thanks for that

; but i have to say it tugged on my heart string's a bit!! Thank you so much.....

I want you all to know you inspired me in a major way, it took me so long to lose that 80 pounds; i thought maybe i needed to get the lap-band or the gastric bypass, to actually see result's, then i read everyone's thread's, journals or blog; stopped feeling sorry for myself and feel in luv with low carb all over agian; i'm a better person now, not because i'm 85 pound's lighter, but because i'm healthy, i'm stronger, and i now understand how and why i got here in the first place, I learned so much from LCF!

Sometime's i forget i'm not eating this or that; and i might accidently go to put it in my mouth, and then i stop; and assess the situation...i.e 'chip or cookie, candy, etc,; and at that moment i cant go back, their is no going back, i have people like you that count on me, and i'm here; i'm here for all of you, I might not be an expert, but i have learned a thing or two from experience!!!

-Nic

GGWilson · 05-27-2008, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel

Ok guys i am going to start induction tomorrow morning. I went today and bought lots of veggies, sausage, bacon, hamburger, i already had some steaks..and a bunch of chicken breasts. What is your favorite way of cooking chicken? I need some ideas...i have a LOT of chicken!

Mel - Good for you! I love chicken but get tired of it quickly if I don't change it up. One of my new favorite ways to cook it is to marinade it in lemon and o

05-26-2008, 06:43 AM	#127
Mel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 289 Gallery: Mel WOE: Low Carb	Good Morning Everyone I just finished my 2 mile tape. This evening i think i will put the same tape back in and instead of doing 1 more mile i will try for 2, but we will see how it goes. Would love to start doing 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I have been signed up on these boards for several years now. In the begining i lost some weight, but like a real dummy i didn't stick with it. I have done this several times through the years and i am sick of it. I want to lose the weight once and for all. About a month ago i started doing the WATP tapes regulary again, but i still haven't got the eating part to where i want it to be. All you guys have done so great! Will you post some tips and such that has helped you, and hopefully they will help me as well. Post menu's as well if you want, i need all the help i can get lol. Thanks Bunches! Happy walking everyone! __________________ “Dreams have a habit of coming true when you least expect it – never lose faith, even the impossible dreams can become a reality if you commit to making them so.” Deb Ivarsson

05-26-2008, 07:33 AM	#128
GGWilson Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 654 Gallery: GGWilson Stats: OMG/-42/WOW WOE: Stressfree Low Carb Start Date: 1/1/08	Good Morning! Sorry I've been MIA since Friday...busy weekend! My goal for this week will be 20 miles. Of which I've completed 4 so far. Not sure if I'll sneak any in today but thankfully I'll have 5 more days to get it in! Welcome Mel. Morning and Evening work out great for me too. The only tip I can give you is to just do it, don't make excuses and if you fall off, get back up and keep going. This is about changing your lifestyle; there are bound to be bumps and mistakes so don't take it too seriously and you'll be fine. As for menus, mine typically consists of eggs, meat (beef, steak, chicken, pork), salads and veggies. I find keeping it absolutely simple is best for me, but it may not work for you so you just need to devour these boards and find what gets you going. Good Luck and post here often! KUTGW Everyone! __________________ ~Meg~

05-26-2008, 11:25 AM	#137
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,772 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Watch overdoing and replacing too many meals with the egg creams especially if you are exercising. It is a healthy meal replacement in moderation-2 a day is pushing it because if you are exercising your calories can drop too low and you start cannabalizing lean muscle mass which is not what you want to do-you want to burn fat and build muscle. Kind of like a lc Slimfast WOE-not healthy in the long run or good for keeping weight off. For a good explanation of the effects of exercising and the building of lean muscle mass while losing weight I recommend reading Tom Venutos "Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle" (BFFM) or Lyle McDonalds "The Ketogenic Diet". I have a protein pickme up shake in the morning but 2 hrs later I eat-whole foods. Everything in moderation as the old saying goes. It is a Callanetics day for me but I did complete the 1 mile Muscle Walk with weights-hoping to get endorphins going for pms symptom relief. Have a great day everyone! __________________ 26 hrs of 10 in 10 Callanetics completed Walk Away The Pounds Challenge-52.5 miles

05-26-2008, 01:52 PM	#139
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 758 Gallery: Melle WOE: Low Carb/Somorsize Start Date: September 4, 2008	posted in wrong thread. Last edited by Melle : 05-26-2008 at 02:22 PM.

05-26-2008, 05:43 PM	#141
nicsweed Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: texas Posts: 517 Gallery: nicsweed Stats: ST349/NOW-270/goal-175 WOE: "(WW-CORE)--Whole food nutrition" Start Date: restart:01/30 2008	Hey chick's....I'm still here and still walking!!! I was on vacation all last week thats why i have been MIA for a few days;....ok i'm off to water aerobic's today, tomorrow is a double dose, WATP- Walk slim 4really big miles in the A.M, and water aerobics at night from7-8....Wheww...oh and i thought i would share a healthy and LC Desert i invented on the days when i work out double and need a boost from a few extra carbs! 4 Organic strawberry's cut up in quarter's, and i sprinkled them with splenda, and mixed them with 2oz of cream chesse, and chilled it in the fridgey for a few hour's when i ate it it tasted like a strawberry cheesecake... I LC!!! __________________ MY JOURNAL http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...b-memoirs.html

05-25-2008, 05:55 PM	#121
skoolmarm729 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 786 Gallery: skoolmarm729 Stats: 5ft7in~292sz26/240sz20/188 WOE: Atkins-Induction Start Date: March 1, 2008	Welcome aboard Mel! This challenge has truly been life-changing for me. I never thought I would enjoy this so much. I absolutely love WATP!! Don't forget to weigh/ measure so you know your progress. What are your goals? Have fun walking!

05-25-2008, 09:29 PM	#123
renaegonz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 239 Gallery: renaegonz Stats: highest weight 240-/204/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart-(again!) Dec.27th 2007	I want in too!! I love WATP!!! I really need this right now, I fell off the wagon hard this time...think I musta bumped my head a couple of times on the way down too...was almost convinced I was on a high carb WOE. Can anyone say "balloon"? LOL

05-26-2008, 03:55 AM	#125
Lynelle Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 38 Gallery: Lynelle	I did 2 miles. Since I was able to do 6 miles last week, I aim to do 6 miles this week. Let's keep walking Good work everybody!

05-26-2008, 06:18 AM	#126
renaegonz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 239 Gallery: renaegonz Stats: highest weight 240-/204/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart-(again!) Dec.27th 2007	Thanks for letting me join - I did my first mile!

05-26-2008, 08:29 AM	#129
skoolmarm729 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 786 Gallery: skoolmarm729 Stats: 5ft7in~292sz26/240sz20/188 WOE: Atkins-Induction Start Date: March 1, 2008	GG- Our woe and goals sound pretty darn similar (I do eat a lot of fat though!). I woke up and did 3 Super Fat Burning Miles- "nice" workout! This was an awesome week for us all! Congrats to everyone on our challenge board!

05-26-2008, 08:38 AM	#130
honeychild79 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 283 Gallery: honeychild79 Stats: very fat/slim & healthy WOE: Low Carb/Portion Control Start Date: sigh everyday is a restart......	Sorry for the lack of updates....caught a really bad cold & was sidelined for a few days. I'm so glad to be back in action! I'll be doing a 2 mile walk today.

05-26-2008, 09:19 AM	#131
Mel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 289 Gallery: Mel WOE: Low Carb	Thank you for the replys Skoolmarm and GGWilson! I will do it this time! One day at a time. I just have to remember it's not a race. I also have to get my water up there again, I used to do really well with the water, but have totally slacked off fromt hat as well...but no more!

05-26-2008, 09:34 AM	#132
Melle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Branson, Missouri Posts: 758 Gallery: Melle WOE: Low Carb/Somorsize Start Date: September 4, 2008	OK...Now I am excited. I did my 1.5 miles, yesterday. When I measured yesterday, I had lost almost 3/4 inch in my hips and 1/4 inch in my waist. So, a total of amost an inch. Then, I got up this morning and I had lost about 2-pounds.

05-26-2008, 09:38 AM	#133
Mel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 289 Gallery: Mel WOE: Low Carb	Great going Melle! That is awesome!!

05-26-2008, 09:54 AM	#135
Mel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 289 Gallery: Mel WOE: Low Carb	what is egg cream?

05-26-2008, 12:32 PM	#138
Mel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 289 Gallery: Mel WOE: Low Carb	oh ok...yeah they don't sound too appetizing, might give it a try one of these days though.

05-26-2008, 05:41 PM	#140
Mel Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 289 Gallery: Mel WOE: Low Carb	Ok guys i am going to start induction tomorrow morning. I went today and bought lots of veggies, sausage, bacon, hamburger, i already had some steaks..and a bunch of chicken breasts. What is your favorite way of cooking chicken? I need some ideas...i have a LOT of chicken!

05-26-2008, 06:19 PM	#145
nicsweed Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: texas Posts: 517 Gallery: nicsweed Stats: ST349/NOW-270/goal-175 WOE: "(WW-CORE)--Whole food nutrition" Start Date: restart:01/30 2008	Melle- Thanks for that; but i have to say it tugged on my heart string's a bit!! Thank you so much..... I want you all to know you inspired me in a major way, it took me so long to lose that 80 pounds; i thought maybe i needed to get the lap-band or the gastric bypass, to actually see result's, then i read everyone's thread's, journals or blog; stopped feeling sorry for myself and feel in luv with low carb all over agian; i'm a better person now, not because i'm 85 pound's lighter, but because i'm healthy, i'm stronger, and i now understand how and why i got here in the first place, I learned so much from LCF! Sometime's i forget i'm not eating this or that; and i might accidently go to put it in my mouth, and then i stop; and assess the situation...i.e 'chip or cookie, candy, etc,; and at that moment i cant go back, their is no going back, i have people like you that count on me, and i'm here; i'm here for all of you, I might not be an expert, but i have learned a thing or two from experience!!!-Nic