Official Weight Loss Club Thread

[kewtee]

Oh by the way

Some of the people I work with in my clinic, complain that wheat flour bread doesn't make them really full and the feeling of hunger somes back quickly.
We eat a lot of rye bread in Denmark and that gives you the full feeling longer and is much healthier than wheat. Today wheat is farmed so much there is hardly anything nutricious in it - that's why you get hungry so soon after eating it.

So if you can get rye bread in the states, try that instead of the wheat bread.
If not here is a recipe, that is easy and makes a great bread!
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Rye-bread - rugbrød
3 ½ oz (100 g) yeast
1 pint (5 dl) buttermilk
3-4 tablesp. (1 dl) water
About 1 3/4 lb (850 g) rye flour
1 teasp. salt
A handfull of pumpkin seeds (not salted or anything)

All the ingredients should be at room temperature before baking.

Heat the buttermilk and water until lukewarm (35° C), stir in the yeast and gradually add the salt and flour. Knead until smooth and shiny, adding a little more water if necessary. Cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for 2 hours with no draft.

When risen, knead lightly, fill in the seeds, transfer to a greased form and set aside for 1 hour to rise again, covering with a damp cloth. Brush with water and bake at 400° F (200o C) for about 1 1/4 hr, brushing now and again with water during the baking.
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Now you're not supposed to use butter, so you need a delicisious spread! try this:

Ingredients
½ a 425g/15oz can of butter beans, drained
½ lemon, grated rind and juice
½ clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp water (approx)
salt and black pepper, to taste
sprigs of mint, to garnish

Method
1. Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth pate. Season and spread onto your chosen bread. Add the mint to garnish. Also delicious with salad.

You can put garlic in it too, remember if you eat garlic regularly you won't smell of it

Have fun!

[kewtee]

Wow - I already got an answer from the professor. She says that what she has written in english is mostly for other professors and in a somewhat complicated language.
I read some of it and she is right. But still you might give it a try
http://www.bkpgroup.dk - the articles are under Reprint.

One thing that caught my eye was this article:
http://www.bkpgroup.dk/Reprints/Repr...20in%20fat.pdf

where it says:

However, when considering the diet ingested during training, we found
that training on a carbohydrate-rich diet enhanced natural immunity compared to training on a fat-rich diet.
Several studies indicate that fat-rich diets or obesity are associated with impaired immune function, whereas low-fat-diets improve immune function

She was so kind as to also send me a pdf file with the title:
"Evidence for prescribing exercise as therapy in chronic disease" where she writes about depression among other things.

If any of you are interested, please pm me with an email adress and I will send it to you

At last but not least, she is sending me her 2 books and will get back to me as they are doing studies on combining therapeutic motivation with exercise and dieting and she might want to exchange knowledge...I am so proud I don't know what to say. She said she had read about my project in a national newspaper and she was so happy there were others working and experimenting to solve the "fat epidemic".
I'll go do the happy dance for the rest of the day

Have fun reading

[teri88]

Well, are you ready???? Today's weight is 204! I've lost 3 and a half pounds this week. OK, now I"m going to say something I never thought I would hear coming from my lips: Glad, am I losing too fast? I'm just following about 1200 to 1400 calories a day. I follow low fat, good carbs. I'm mostly eating lots of fresh fruit and veggies with a little protein at each meal. I've heard that it's not good to lose too fast, but what exactly is not good about it? Will the weight come back on too easily or what? I've really been good and I think part of it is that I used to eat about 3,000 or more calories a day. What's your thoughts?

[Muffie's Mom]

Originally Posted by teri88

Well, are you ready???? Today's weight is 204! I've lost 3 and a half pounds this week. OK, now I"m going to say something I never thought I would hear coming from my lips: Glad, am I losing too fast? I'm just following about 1200 to 1400 calories a day. I follow low fat, good carbs. I'm mostly eating lots of fresh fruit and veggies with a little protein at each meal. I've heard that it's not good to lose too fast, but what exactly is not good about it? Will the weight come back on too easily or what? I've really been good and I think part of it is that I used to eat about 3,000 or more calories a day. What's your thoughts?

Cindy: What I would ask is how much weight have you lost to date and also how much have you lost the other weeks alone?

Also did you figure your metabolic rate?

Are you exercising during the week? When you start to lose weight, the fat has to go somewhere. Even I have it. But, I will say that some form of exercising is imperative.

They normally say to lose 1/2-2 lbs a week. I'll have to search more to see what they say about losing more than that a week.

[Muffie's Mom]

1st of all, I would ask if you've checked with your doctor to verify what he thinks your calorie intake per day should be.

Your calorie intake seems low to me.

Have you double checked the figuring for your metabolic rate?

Are you eating enough protein? I would make doubly sure of this.

The average person should lose about 1/2 - 1&1/2 lbs per week. If you lose too fast, there is a possibility that you could gain it back but even worse if the possible damage to some organs.

Overweight people have an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and other illnesses.

If you lose weight too fast, you'll be losing water and muscle. Losing a lot of water and muscle weight, does nothing to improve your looks, and it actually slows down your metabolism.

One of the things you can do to lose no more than 2 lbs. a week is to substitute higher caloric foods or increase your proteins.

If we reduce weight too rapidly, your body thinks there's a famine and slows down your metabolism. Then your weight loss stops. Then you'll binge!
The moral? Rapid weight reduction has its limits.

Fast weight loss is unhealthy for a number of reasons:

The pounds that you shed are mainly water weight and not from fat, which can cause you to easily dehydrate and then rapidly regain the weight.
Fasting or using detox diets can cause diarrhea; the resulting dehydration can cause constipation.

Rapid weight loss leads straight to fatigue, draining your energy levels and stamina.

Restricting your calories means risking malnutrition, or not receiving the right amount of vitamins and minerals.

Your sodium and potassium levels will drop, contributing to a greater chance of cramping and a feeling of illness.

Losing weight quickly takes it toll on your appearance, causing your skin to dry out, your hair to lack luster and your complexion to appear gaunt.

Not only is fast weight loss unhealthy, but your body is actually designed to prevent itself from losing weight. If you try to lose more than the recommended one to two pounds of fat per week, your body will turn to and burn its own muscle for energy.

The loss of lean muscle mass negates any weight loss you might be trying to accomplish, as muscle is what makes your body healthy, toned and in motion. Having more muscle makes your resting metabolism work harder, which means you burn more calories while you're at rest. You must consume at least 1,200 calories a day to prevent the loss of muscle.

When a body consumes too few calories it will actually slip into 'famine mode,' where it purposefully slows down its resting metabolism, or basal metabolic rate (the amount of calories your body burns when at rest), in order to avoid expending energy. Your body will strain to save calories, preventing weight loss and even harming your metabolism's natural functions.

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by teri88

Well, are you ready???? Today's weight is 204! I've lost 3 and a half pounds this week. OK, now I"m going to say something I never thought I would hear coming from my lips: Glad, am I losing too fast? I'm just following about 1200 to 1400 calories a day. I follow low fat, good carbs. I'm mostly eating lots of fresh fruit and veggies with a little protein at each meal. I've heard that it's not good to lose too fast, but what exactly is not good about it? Will the weight come back on too easily or what? I've really been good and I think part of it is that I used to eat about 3,000 or more calories a day. What's your thoughts?

Unreal, girl!! You are doing a great job on the weight loss, but I agree with Pat, you may want to check with your doctor on what they would recommend for you. Pat has posted some great info. But I do want to tell you that I am really excited for you!! You are obviously working really really hard to eat right and get the weight off. Now you have to be careful that you don't hurt yourself in the process.

I can tell you when I began to lose weight, it came off pretty quickly in the beginning, and then slowed to one or two pounds a week. This quick loss you are experiencing may slow on it's own. But remember, "slow and steady wins the race"!! You are doing this to WIN my friend, and WIN you will!!

Nice work, Teri! You are an inspiration!

[Muffie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

Unreal, girl!! You are doing a great job on the weight loss, but I agree with Pat, you may want to check with your doctor on what they would recommend for you. Pat has posted some great info. But I do want to tell you that I am really excited for you!! You are obviously working really really hard to eat right and get the weight off. Now you have to be careful that you don't hurt yourself in the process.

I can tell you when I began to lose weight, it came off pretty quickly in the beginning, and then slowed to one or two pounds a week. This quick loss you are experiencing may slow on it's own. But remember, "slow and steady wins the race"!! You are doing this to WIN my friend, and WIN you will!!

Nice work, Teri! You are an inspiration!

Teri, I apologize but I am proud of your hard work also. I just got so tied up in putting the right info down that I forgot to say that to you. You've been working hard - just make sure it isn't too hard. Like Glad said, you want to WIN.

Don't get discouraged if it slows down in coming off.

I only lose about 1 lb a week and sometimes not even that.

Keep up the good work.

[kara]

Hello All-
Put me down for 1 more pound so I am at 160. Slowly but surely!!!!

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by kara

Hello All-
Put me down for 1 more pound so I am at 160. Slowly but surely!!!!

Like I said before, "Slow and Steady wins the race!!"

Great job, girlfriend! Keep up the awesome work!!

Here's to Healthy Eating For Life!

[NewYorkieMa&Pa]

I just wanted to let you know that I am now down to 125! WOOHOO! That was my weight in the spring last year when I was working with a trainer. Still have more work to do but this is a good sign! (was 135 at my heaviest)

Good luck to everyone and you all have been doing a WONDERFUL job! I cannot wait to see how much we all lose at the end of the year as a YT team!!!

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa

I just wanted to let you know that I am now down to 125! WOOHOO! That was my weight in the spring last year when I was working with a trainer. Still have more work to do but this is a good sign! (was 135 at my heaviest)

Good luck to everyone and you all have been doing a WONDERFUL job! I cannot wait to see how much we all lose at the end of the year as a YT team!!!

Congrats on your weight loss!! You have done very well for yourself! I appreciate your enthusiasm, and I hope you continue to keep an eye on the thread!

[NewYorkieMa&Pa]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

Congrats on your weight loss!! You have done very well for yourself! I appreciate your enthusiasm, and I hope you continue to keep an eye on the thread!

Thank you!!!

Just to share, thanks for PMing me Jaspermom, I have lost my weight by doing portion control and adding more veggies and fruits. I do not deny myself ANYTHING, ever. I have learned the hard way, that if I do deny myself I binge and feel like a slob after. It was a very nasty cycle. So I have some and then put the fork down. It takes A LOT of discipline but I am learning to listen to my body and not my tastebuds for fullness. Also I take favorite foods like chips and get the better for you version. So like original Lay's I used to buy, now I buy the Lay's that come in the 'pringels' looking can. They are baked and not fried which is so much better but I still get my fix. (midwest we grew up with chips with every kind of sandwhich lol) I am learning to be more forgiving of myself too. No one eats perfect everyday... so when I go on the deep, deep end... I say to myself I will do better next meal or the next day. Plus you kind of get addicted to looking better and feeling better. Oh another thing, when I get to work on Monday's I buy one liter bottle of Poland Spring water and I refill it all week. I try to have 2 liters per day. That works better for me than the smaller bottles where I have to run back and forth from the water filter and don't always have time or the presence of mine to do so. Hope this inspires someone else...

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!

[Bruce's_Mom]

Is it too late for me to get in on this weight loss club? I have gained 40 pounds in law school, and I graduate in May and would like at least half of that to be gone...I have tried everything from weight watchers to personal trainers and the weight stays. I am thinking that the support of fellow YTers is just what I need....So can I get in? Also can those of you have been losing tell me what has worked best for you?

[Jaspermom]

Originally Posted by NewYorkieMa&Pa

Thank you!!! Just to share, thanks for PMing me Jaspermom, I have lost my weight by doing portion control and adding more veggies and fruits. I do not deny myself ANYTHING, ever. I have learned the hard way, that if I do deny myself I binge and feel like a slob after. It was a very nasty cycle. So I have some and then put the fork down. It takes A LOT of discipline but I am learning to listen to my body and not my tastebuds for fullness. Also I take favorite foods like chips and get the better for you version. So like original Lay's I used to buy, now I buy the Lay's that come in the 'pringels' looking can. They are baked and not fried which is so much better but I still get my fix. (midwest we grew up with chips with every kind of sandwhich lol) I am learning to be more forgiving of myself too. No one eats perfect everyday... so when I go on the deep, deep end... I say to myself I will do better next meal or the next day. Plus you kind of get addicted to looking better and feeling better. Oh another thing, when I get to work on Monday's I buy one liter bottle of Poland Spring water and I refill it all week. I try to have 2 liters per day. That works better for me than the smaller bottles where I have to run back and forth from the water filter and don't always have time or the presence of mine to do so. Hope this inspires someone else...

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!

AWESOME! This is pretty much exactly how I maintain my weight loss. I know how to make the healthy choices now, after doing so for the past 2 and a half years. I still have my weaknesses (can you say CHOCOLATE???) but I have ONE Hershey Kiss and walk away. I have learned how to bake, and make fat free sugar free confections for my family that bring more healthiness and a lot less guilt to the table! I eat so many veggies that I don't miss the large meat portions, and if I don't cut back on my boneless/skinless chicken breast meals, I am probably going to begin laying eggs and sprouting feathers!! (of course I will ONLY eat the whites if I USE them, lol)

Thanks SO MUCH for sharing your success with us! I do think you are an inspiration, despite the mumbling I think I hear ("well gee she only weighed 135 to start!!") EVERYTHING you are doing can be used to Eat Right and lose and maintain weight at ANY level! Congrats!!!

[teri88]

It's Valentines Day and I told hubby NO CANDY. Then this morning I was on my way home from dropping Megan off at school and I passed this little store in town. There was a Drakes Cakes truck making delivery. what does it have painted on the side? A package of YODELS. My all-time favorite snack. Luckily I was in my PJ's so I couldn't stop, but now I can't stop thinking about them. I'm obsessed. I ate an apple, a piece of toast and a yogurt. I still want Yodels! I've been on my healthy eating program for a month and I've been doing great. My first thought was, well, I earned it. go get the yodels and just eat them. But, first of all they are so NOT healthy. Second, I'm afraid if I even taste one I'll fall off the wagon. someone help me please! Short of duct tape on my mouth I don't know what to do.