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Frustrated with weight loss
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This is a very interesting thread!
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That was a lot of helpful information. Thanks!
Why does your trainer not recommend artificial sweeteners? I use them a lot and I know weight watchers and other programs do recommend them. I drink a lot of tea and have a hard time substantiating the use of sugar in my tea each time I drink it. Also, any thoughts on tea versus water? I have been struggling with my water intake so I drink lots of really yummy teas. I buy loose leaf tea at a store near me and try to drink a combo or herbal, green, black, and white teas. I also drink some rooiboos to help with my allergies.
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Have your considered stevia instead of sugar? My mother works at a weight loss clinic (after dieting to lose more than 100lbs!) and they recommend Stevia as a 0 calorie sweetener because it is blood sugar stable. You can get it in granulated form just like sugar or in liquid form- I have Sweet leaf brand flavored Stevia and it is good to add a couple drops to water to have a "soda". http://www.cookingwithstevia.com/stevia_faq.html
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I use splenda rather than the blue stuff or pink stuff. When I tried Stevia – I got it at Trader Joe’s and I found it to have a strange aftertaste.
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Hi ladies, I will try to get those food choices up as soon as I can…but I will be leaving the site for awhile. I have some things to think about, I have a few battles to tend to and I’m afraid I’m of no use to anyone. I realize that I really am of no help to anyone and I don’t want to be a negative influence.
I wish you all the best! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Why does your trainer not recommend artificial sweeteners? I use them a lot and I know weight watchers and other programs do recommend them.
I’ve worked for WW for 4 years. And no where that I know of does WW recommend to use artificial sweeteners. As a matter of fact I tell my members to stay away from them for the same reason that litlbit mentioned. The body was not ment to process those types of chemicals.
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Okay ladies!! I typed up the menu choices and I don’t know what happened but after spending 20 minutes typing it I hit a button and it TOTALLY DISAPPEARED!!! I will do it again shortly UGH!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif LOL
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Food choices. Coffee or tea ok with brkfst.
Brkfst: 1/2-1 cup cooked oatmeal, 1/2 banana, or 1/4 cup raisins, water
or 3-4 scrambled egg whites, 1 slice multi grain toast, 6 oz. OJ, water (eggs can be seasoned with sea salt
and pepper, or other herbs of your choice)
or 1/4-1/2 cup cooked oatmeal or steel cut oats (the best choice) with 1/2- 1 scoop protein powder mixed in,
1/2 banana or OJ, water
or 1-2 whole or multi grain tortilla or taco wrap, fill with 2-3 scrambled egg whites divided, 1 tbls. salsa and 1
tbls. shredded lowfat cheddar cheese. OJ or grapefruit, or grape juice, water
french toast made with egg whites, for 2 slices; 3 egg whites, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon,
1 tblsp 2% or 1% or skim milk depending on your preference. Top with pure maple syrup or natural honey or
fruit, OJ , waterMid morning snack: ! serving lowfat yogurt or
a small handful raw nuts, walnuts, almonds, etc. or
1/2 an apple with 1 slice of lowfat cheddar cheese or
2 tblsps. natural peanut butter or sunbutterLunch: small salad, a portion of lean meat, 1/2 cup brown rice, or 1 serving of Tomato basil multi grain pasta, 1 cup
of veggie, or a medium homemade chef salad (mixed greens or spinach leaves, cucumbers, tomatoes, 1
hard boiled egg chopped, 1 small carrot sliced), can also add 1 tblsp of salsa.
or a protein shake, or smoothie. WaterMid afternoon snack: any of the above morning snacks or a yogurt smoothie (1/2 to 1 cup lowfat yogurt, 1 tsp.
cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, 1 sliced banana, a few raw nuts. mix in blender), it can be made
ahead and frozen, homemade trail mix. 1/2 cup cottage cheese wit fruit.Dinner: 1 baked potato or sweet potato or 1 serving brown rice, 1 portion of lean meat or fish or steamed shrimp,
1 serving of veggies. waterIf hungry at bedtime, yogurt or piece of fruit with a few raw nuts. These are just a few suggestions.
Tomato basil multi grain pasta:
enough pasta for 4 servings 2 large tomatoes chopped (about 2 cups), or 1 lg. can diced tomatoes
2 tblsps. chopped onion 2 tblsps. olive oil
1/8 tsp salt or sea salt 1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tblsps chopped fresh basil or 2 tsps. dried basil leaves
Cook pasta per package directions, rinse well. In a 2 quart sauce pan mix pasta with all ingredients except basil. Heat thoroughly then add basil before serving. Is excellent for re heating and a good replacement for potato and bread.
There are many more I can add. On Sundays eat a normal breakfast and lunch, then have your favorite meal…it’s called a cheat meal. It helps you focus during the week because you know you can have a treat of your choice on Sunday!! enjoy!!
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Lilbit- First off, I want to say I hope everything works out int he best way possible for you. I know how challenging it is when you feel like things are crashing down around you and I truly wish you the best. Although it feels like it will never turn around, I know from personal experience, it can. Stay strong and know that the people on this site are not just here to be supported by you but to also support you. I wish you the best with what you are trying to handle. Secondly, thank-you so much for all of your support with trying to figure out my disaster of a body out!
Collette – thats interesting because when I went to WW, my leader definitely touted using splenda versus using sugar to save points. WW also promotes Hungry Girl who very much promotes splenda. But then again, she also promotes the use of many many pre-packaged foods which I do not agree with.
So I did as I said I would and took my measurements this morning. I even wrote them, along with my weight, body fat % and water % (my scale does them as well). It is all in black and white and cannot be ignored.
I find I just keep saying to myself, I CAN do this! Its hard, but I will succeed!!!
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Thank you Prncsopowr! I really appreciate that!! YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I had an absolutely HORRIBLE week and yesterday the world crashed on me. I’m only one person and trying to fight for what I believe is has never been a problem, HOWEVER, throw in my personal relationship and issues then it becomes so overwhelming and I don’t have the stamina I did when I was younger to fight!
Now for an UPDATE! I received a call last night from the reporter….he is NOT giving up on my STORY! and will NOT let me give up! I have made some decisions and through some messages I’ve received and renewed strength (not to mention spending all of yesterday BALLING! my eyes are so swollen today with edema!! LOL), I have PUT MY FOOT DOWN so to speak….I have never been a quitter and I’m NOT going to start at this stage of the game! I just had so MUCH coming at me and got knocked down….time to brush off the dust and get my feet back under me!! I don’t belong to any other forum, only SV! I can’t imagine not having this as part of my life…VEENA your a GOOD MOTHER to us KIDS and an INCREDIBLE FRIEND!!! LOL
SOOOOO! having said that…I will be posting pics again as soon as I get a camera to take them, and vids if I can figure out how to on the mini flip cam (I can’t get it far enough away with limited space to video).
NOW LAST BUT NOT LEAST!!! I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU LADIES for taking control of your LIFE and BODIES!!! You are such WONDERFUL examples of what WOMEN can do!!!! So I’m taking BACK CONTROL OF ME!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!! HUGE *HUGZ*
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oh lilbit!
i´m so happy youvé decided to not totally give up!life is full of bumps. sometimes a really good cry or screaming session is all we need to put things back in perspective. you are one of my heroes, not only in pole but as a person. you inspire me!
please keep us updated on the article.
and i´m sending out some poling is good vibes to all those nasty landlords in your area. sooner or later you will get that space! hopfully sooner. in the meantime, keep on poling!
hugs
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Losing weight can be hard for anyone, so we shouldn’t feel bad if one diet isn’t working for us. There really is no right answer to the question "What is the best way to lose weight quickly?" When you figure out what works best for you, just stick to it and you’ll be fine.
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