Official Weight Loss Club Thread - Page 17 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jbarile · 01-08-2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98vett

It WAS good - I have a question - HOW do you guys feel about Lean Cuisine ? They are precooked frozen dinners and I was wondering if they're ok for substituting for a meal ?

need to know cause I just had one for dinner last night

Glad you asked! I live alone with my babies

and sometimes well alot of times I would just like to make it quick and simple, I have tried the south beach diet food it's not bad and Im not recommending anyone to this product! the calories was low and it was lean and it looked good??

So for us singles here, sometimes we dont have the time to prepare all these great recipes! thanks for the question!!

Muffie's Mom · 01-08-2006, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98vett

It WAS good - I have a question - HOW do you guys feel about Lean Cuisine ? They are precooked frozen dinners and I was wondering if they're ok for substituting for a meal ?

need to know cause I just had one for dinner last night

Villette, Hmmmm, maybe you should have asked me before you ate it! LOL

Copy one of the nutrition labels from one and send it to me via PM or email.
Then I can tell better.

Personally I don't eat any of those prepared frozen dinner as I'm a diabetic & heart patient and very strict with my eating habits. They are a little too high in almost everything for me.

Jaspermom · 01-08-2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red98vett

It WAS good - I have a question - HOW do you guys feel about Lean Cuisine ? They are precooked frozen dinners and I was wondering if they're ok for substituting for a meal ?

need to know cause I just had one for dinner last night

Like everything else we have been talking about, it's all in the choices you make. Like Pat said, some of these frozen dinners are too high in fat, sodium, sugar, and calories to be a good healthy choice. The key is in the label. Pick up a few different brands and compare them side by side. You are bound to find some that will suit you just fine.

I have great sympathy for single folks who are trying to follow a healthy diet. You are correct, most recipes are much more fun if you are cooking for more that one. But to be good to yourself, buy some of the ziploc plastic containers, try a recipe, eat one portion and freeze the rest! Then you have a few of your OWN frozen meals for future quick dinners!

You all are asking great questions!! Keep up the good work!!

jbarile · 01-08-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

Like everything else we have been talking about, it's all in the choices you make. Like Pat said, some of these frozen dinners are too high in fat, sodium, sugar, and calories to be a good healthy choice. The key is in the label. Pick up a few different brands and compare them side by side. You are bound to find some that will suit you just fine.

I have great sympathy for single folks who are trying to follow a healthy diet. You are correct, most recipes are much more fun if you are cooking for more that one. But to be good to yourself, buy some of the ziploc plastic containers, try a recipe, eat one portion and freeze the rest! Then you have a few of your OWN frozen meals for future quick dinners!

You all are asking great questions!! Keep up the good work!!

Thanks!! never thought of that???

ladyt · 01-08-2006, 04:56 PM

Hello everyone! Haven't been able to check in. I know today is weigh in day. Are we doing it at a specific time or can I do it now?

Thanks!

Twinkie_love · 01-09-2006, 12:30 AM

Hello everyone!
I want to join the club too!
I was also arounf the 125lbs range and stopped caring for quite a while and turned to be in the 140lbs range. So my goal is loose about 15lbs.
I want to wish GOOD LUCK to each and every one of you.
This is a great idea and being part of this will give us a greater motivation drive...im sure of that.

Check out this link it is very helpful and informative.
Hope you like it

http://www.bodyforlife.com/

Twinkie_love · 01-09-2006, 12:31 AM

My husband also got an a diet with me so that will help a lot. No temptation at least in our house from now on

Muffie's Mom · 01-09-2006, 01:56 AM

Remember, this is for Lifestyle Changes FOREVER (means the rest of your life). This is NOT a diet. I know you WILL lose weight if you do this the way it should be done. We are changing what we eat so we can become healthier and live a much longer life.

It's surprising what health problems you can beat IF you are eating properly! This means no junk food, reasonable portions within the correct serving size, eating the right foods and eliminating certain foods from your eating habits.

I know I probably should have died many times in the past 15 years but because of very good eating habits, I'm still alive and kicking. My Cardiologist is in awe!

Good luck to all of you - take it one day at a time for success.

Jaspermom · 01-09-2006, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinkie_love

Hello everyone!
I want to join the club too!
I was also arounf the 125lbs range and stopped caring for quite a while and turned to be in the 140lbs range. So my goal is loose about 15lbs.
I want to wish GOOD LUCK to each and every one of you.
This is a great idea and being part of this will give us a greater motivation drive...im sure of that.

Check out this link it is very helpful and informative.
Hope you like it

http://www.bodyforlife.com/

Everyone is welcome to join us! PM me when you get a chance with:
Age
Height
Current weight
Goal weight
and if you want the club report weekly, your email address.

Like Pat said, this is not a diet, it is a way to eat for the rest of your life. It takes committment, thought, and effort. But the rewards are so great!

Good luck! Ask any questions you wish along the way, we are all here for you!

Twinkie_love · 01-09-2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

Everyone is welcome to join us! PM me when you get a chance with:
Age
Height
Current weight
Goal weight
and if you want the club report weekly, your email address.

Like Pat said, this is not a diet, it is a way to eat for the rest of your life. It takes committment, thought, and effort. But the rewards are so great!

Good luck! Ask any questions you wish along the way, we are all here for you!

You're right my bad

I ll pm you right now!
Thanks

velobabe · 01-09-2006, 12:26 PM

Just found this thread and I have to say that it sounds WONDERFUL!! I know I won't be able to convert all at once but I REALLY want to get back down to my "Hottie" weight

I'm not sure if I can convince my hubby to join me or not but he NEEDS to. He's only 39 and is told he's on the brink of a heartattack and diabettes. His 40 year old brother had a stroke and his 42 year old sister has had numerous heart attacks and was diagnosed with diabettes recently, and his mom is also diabetic as is mine so it's in both our family histories. It's just sooo hard to change the eating habits that have been instilled in us since birth but we NEED to do so. I have Ulcerative Colitis so some of the good stuff might be hard on my system but I'd like to do something. I went to a Nutritionist last summer but she wasn't much help...just watch portion sizes and stay around 1500 calories a day but no SOLID help in eating practices. This is PERFECT because we have each other and the posts that I've read from Glad and Muffie's Mom have been so inspiring and easy to understand. Not ready to "clear" out the Fridge yet but will begin to watch what I'm eating and will continue learning as I go!! I really want to change!! Thanks so much for this!! WE CAN DO IT!!!

Age 35
Height 5' 6"
Weight 157
Goal Weight 130 at least

Muffie's Mom · 01-09-2006, 12:28 PM

Does Fat Free Really Mean Fat Free? Almost. But What About "Lite," "Low Fat" and "Reduced Fat"?

No fat or fat free: Contains less than 1/2 gram of fat per serving

Lower or reduced fat: Contains at least 25 percent less per serving than the reference food. (An example might be reduced fat cream cheese, which would have at least 25 percent less fat than original cream cheese.)

Low fat: Contains less than 3 grams of fat per serving

Lite: Contains 1/3 the calories or 1/2 the fat per serving of the original version or a similar product

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Choose "Reduced Calorie" Label for One-Third Less

No calories or calorie free: Contains less than 5 calories per serving

Low calories: Contains 1/3 the calories of the original version or a similar product

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Reduced Sugar Can Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With Less

Sugar free: Contains less than 1/2 gram of sugar per serving

Reduced sugar: at least 25% less sugar per serving than the reference food

Preservatives Can be Natural or Added

No preservatives: Contains no preservatives (chemical or natural)

No preservatives added: Contains no added chemicals to preserve the product. Some of these products may contain natural preservatives

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Develop a Taste For Low Sodium

Low sodium: contains less than 140 mgs of sodium per serving

No salt or salt free: Contains less than 5 mgs of sodium per serving

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Fiber Up For Health

High fiber: 5 g or more per serving (Foods making high-fiber claims must meet the definition for low fat, or the level of total fat must appear next to the high-fiber claim)

Good source of fiber: 2.5 g to 4.9 g. per serving

More or added fiber: Contains at least 2.5 g more per serving than the reference food

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Jaspermom · 01-09-2006, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by velobabe

Just found this thread and I have to say that it sounds WONDERFUL!! I know I won't be able to convert all at once but I REALLY want to get back down to my "Hottie" weight

I'm not sure if I can convince my hubby to join me or not but he NEEDS to. He's only 39 and is told he's on the brink of a heartattack and diabettes. His 40 year old brother had a stroke and his 42 year old sister has had numerous heart attacks and was diagnosed with diabettes recently, and his mom is also diabetic as is mine so it's in both our family histories. It's just sooo hard to change the eating habits that have been instilled in us since birth but we NEED to do so. WE CAN DO IT!!!

I am so pleased to welcome you to this thread!! Just take little steps, one at a time. Like we have talked about before in this thread, change ONE thing per day in your eating habits, and just look for things to change one at a time. Look at labels with new educated eyes when you shop, and make the healthy choices.

You can do this for your health, for your family's health, and for your FUTURE health! We all age and as we do, we need to eat right. You cannot expect the "machine" to perform well for the ages if you don't give it the right fuel now!

I look forward to watching your progress!

Muffie's Mom · 01-09-2006, 01:02 PM

To figure out weight conversions, please go to:

http://www.rollformedshapes.com/metricconversions.htm

You can copy and paste from there. I couldn't get it to fit right in this small space.

It'll tell you how to convert ounces to grams, etc.

Jaspermom · 01-09-2006, 01:09 PM

For those of you who are looking for some great recipes, check out our thread here:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...healthy+eating
If you want to post a recipe, please read the first post for the guidelines.

Here's one I posted earlier:
http://www.fatfree.com
This site has awesome recipes, and I have tried a LOT of them and found them all to be very yummy!

Here's to HEALTHY EATING for LIFE!

01-08-2006, 04:56 PM	#245
ladyt YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 837	Hello everyone! Haven't been able to check in. I know today is weigh in day. Are we doing it at a specific time or can I do it now? Thanks! __________________ Ladyt (Tammy) & Kiki There has to be a God, because he made Yorkies!

01-09-2006, 12:30 AM	#246
Twinkie_love Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 207	Hello everyone! I want to join the club too! I was also arounf the 125lbs range and stopped caring for quite a while and turned to be in the 140lbs range. So my goal is loose about 15lbs. I want to wish GOOD LUCK to each and every one of you. This is a great idea and being part of this will give us a greater motivation drive...im sure of that. Check out this link it is very helpful and informative. Hope you like it http://www.bodyforlife.com/ __________________ Katia & Twinkie

01-09-2006, 12:31 AM	#247
Twinkie_love Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 207	My husband also got an a diet with me so that will help a lot. No temptation at least in our house from now on __________________ Katia & Twinkie

01-09-2006, 01:56 AM	#248
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	Remember, this is for Lifestyle Changes FOREVER (means the rest of your life). This is NOT a diet. I know you WILL lose weight if you do this the way it should be done. We are changing what we eat so we can become healthier and live a much longer life. It's surprising what health problems you can beat IF you are eating properly! This means no junk food, reasonable portions within the correct serving size, eating the right foods and eliminating certain foods from your eating habits. I know I probably should have died many times in the past 15 years but because of very good eating habits, I'm still alive and kicking. My Cardiologist is in awe! Good luck to all of you - take it one day at a time for success. __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

01-09-2006, 12:26 PM	#251
velobabe Mommy's Lil' Piper Cub Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,333	Just found this thread and I have to say that it sounds WONDERFUL!! I know I won't be able to convert all at once but I REALLY want to get back down to my "Hottie" weight I'm not sure if I can convince my hubby to join me or not but he NEEDS to. He's only 39 and is told he's on the brink of a heartattack and diabettes. His 40 year old brother had a stroke and his 42 year old sister has had numerous heart attacks and was diagnosed with diabettes recently, and his mom is also diabetic as is mine so it's in both our family histories. It's just sooo hard to change the eating habits that have been instilled in us since birth but we NEED to do so. I have Ulcerative Colitis so some of the good stuff might be hard on my system but I'd like to do something. I went to a Nutritionist last summer but she wasn't much help...just watch portion sizes and stay around 1500 calories a day but no SOLID help in eating practices. This is PERFECT because we have each other and the posts that I've read from Glad and Muffie's Mom have been so inspiring and easy to understand. Not ready to "clear" out the Fridge yet but will begin to watch what I'm eating and will continue learning as I go!! I really want to change!! Thanks so much for this!! WE CAN DO IT!!! Age 35 Height 5' 6" Weight 157 Goal Weight 130 at least __________________ Tammy & Piper ~Yorkies Are Not Our Whole Life, But They Make Our Lives Whole~ Last edited by velobabe; 01-09-2006 at 12:29 PM.

01-09-2006, 12:28 PM	#252
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	More Good Tips Does Fat Free Really Mean Fat Free? Almost. But What About "Lite," "Low Fat" and "Reduced Fat"? No fat or fat free: Contains less than 1/2 gram of fat per serving Lower or reduced fat: Contains at least 25 percent less per serving than the reference food. (An example might be reduced fat cream cheese, which would have at least 25 percent less fat than original cream cheese.) Low fat: Contains less than 3 grams of fat per serving Lite: Contains 1/3 the calories or 1/2 the fat per serving of the original version or a similar product ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Choose "Reduced Calorie" Label for One-Third Less No calories or calorie free: Contains less than 5 calories per serving Low calories: Contains 1/3 the calories of the original version or a similar product ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reduced Sugar Can Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With Less Sugar free: Contains less than 1/2 gram of sugar per serving Reduced sugar: at least 25% less sugar per serving than the reference food Preservatives Can be Natural or Added No preservatives: Contains no preservatives (chemical or natural) No preservatives added: Contains no added chemicals to preserve the product. Some of these products may contain natural preservatives ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Develop a Taste For Low Sodium Low sodium: contains less than 140 mgs of sodium per serving No salt or salt free: Contains less than 5 mgs of sodium per serving ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Fiber Up For Health High fiber: 5 g or more per serving (Foods making high-fiber claims must meet the definition for low fat, or the level of total fat must appear next to the high-fiber claim) Good source of fiber: 2.5 g to 4.9 g. per serving More or added fiber: Contains at least 2.5 g more per serving than the reference food ----------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

01-09-2006, 01:02 PM	#254
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	For Weight Conversions To figure out weight conversions, please go to: http://www.rollformedshapes.com/metricconversions.htm You can copy and paste from there. I couldn't get it to fit right in this small space. It'll tell you how to convert ounces to grams, etc. __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

01-09-2006, 01:09 PM	#255
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	Healthy Recipes For those of you who are looking for some great recipes, check out our thread here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...healthy+eating If you want to post a recipe, please read the first post for the guidelines. Here's one I posted earlier: http://www.fatfree.com This site has awesome recipes, and I have tried a LOT of them and found them all to be very yummy! Here's to HEALTHY EATING for LIFE! __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.