|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
12-31-2005, 04:15 AM | #1 |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,721
| Official Weight Loss Club Thread Hey, all!! I have been communicating with quite a few of you about the fact that I lost 30 pounds, and would love to help anyone else do the same. I thought that it would be great if the YT people that decided losing weight was a New Years Resolution had their very own thread to go and share their successes, ask questions, and support each other, much as we do with our pups! What I am talking about, though, is a life change in your diet. This is not something that you can do and then go off it. It is a lifelong committment to eating well. Here's my story: In 2003 my hubby discovered he had coronary artery disease, had to have a emergency stent, and the doc told us he was about 20 minutes from a killer heart attack before coming to the hospital. Geez. One of the recommendations for his recovery was diet changes. Go as low fat/fat free as possible. So we learned to read lables on EVERYTHING, and we get as low saturated fat and no transfats as we can get. We eat a lot of chicken, fish, lean pork, and no beef. We eat soy products, veggie burgers, sausage, etc. And LOADS of veggies and fruit. Diet drinks and water only. We actually eat like PIGGIES, but between the two of us we have lost 60 pounds! I went from a size 14 to a SIX at 50 years old! And it doesn't feel like a diet anymore, it's a life change/choice. I am loving it as it is now effortless. And girl, I am HOT, lolol. At this matronly age, I was sure I would be PLUMP (150) forever! No more! 117-120 max is where I have been for the past year and a half, and I am LOVING it!! The book that Dave got from his surgeon is what got us started. It's called "The Other Diabetes; Eating Well and Living With Type 2 Diabetes" by Elizabeth Hiser. It's not just for diabetics, which we aren't, but it gives you a lot of info about eating well and keeping healthy. You can take any recipe and convert it to low fat. Stay completely away from deep fat fried foods. You can fry anything in your oven by spraying it with non-fat cooking spray, and baking or broiling. If you bake, use applesauce in place of the fats. Get egg beaters instead of eggs, Smart Beat buttery spread, fat free cottage cheese, fat free sour cream, low fat frozen yogurt, etc., you get the picture. Try to keep your food as low sodium as you can, too. I use two great cookbooks: The Everything Low Fat/High Flavor cookbook by Lisa Shaw, and the American Heart Association Cookbook. Interestingly, I still have to convert some of the Heart Assoc. recipes because they still use some items I don't. Listen, I would LOVE for you to try doing this, and so would your doctor! It's not a QUICK loss program, though. It took my body about a year to realize that if it wanted fat it had to use the stored fat it had, and then the weight just fell off me. I eat soooo much, but still maintain less than 120 pounds on me. It's just that I eat the right kind of food! OK, off my soapbox now. But you would be surprised how changing your eating habits makes you FEEL, too. It's not just weight loss, it's the energy level. It's amazing. GOOD LUCK!! If you decide to try this, I will give you 100% moral support and any advice you want. Ask me anything! And of course anyone else who wants to contribute input and support is welcome! Keep in touch right here on our very own thread,and let me know how you do!
__________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies. |
Welcome Guest! | |
12-31-2005, 04:36 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | GLAD !! As a friend of yours already I know how WONDERFUL you already are and this was a GREAT POST !!!! I just turned 47 and went from 117 lbs 1-1/2 years ago to almost 145 now and am just hating how I can't fit into anything I have in my closet - my choices are - LOSE it or buy new clothes (can't afford the 2nd choice !!) At my age - and since I'm not investing in new clothes ....I plan to do this Starting New Years Day.... and will be bugging you for any tips. I STAY hungry from morning till night ! My first question is how do you keep from being so hungry ? I've never ever been like this and just started on Thyroid medication.... but I really need to lose because I have a full closet of clothes just sitting there Count me in as your 1st member of your club |
12-31-2005, 05:02 AM | #3 |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,721
| I am STILL hungry!! LOL, welcome, my friend, and I am honored that you have joined the club! First I want to say thank you for the lovely compliments! And secondly, I am STILL always hungry! But I eat when I am! I keep loads of fruit in the house, dried and fresh, and if I am starving during the day, that's what I eat. Nothing like an apple cut up with cinnamon and heated for one minute in the microwave! I know many folks who cut up carrots and celery ahead of time and grab those with some fat-free ranch dressing, and snack away! Hummus is also a great snack, and I found some fat free ginger-rice crackers at Food Lion that ROCK! Or fat free cottage cheese with some canned pineapple chunks! Or fat-free yogurt! There are plenty of healthy things that can be great snacks. Just watch your fat intake, and try to watch the calories too. But if you are eating right, the calories you take in will be good ones. And don't forget to exercise! Walking is an awesome excercise for losing weight! And don't we all have dogs that would just LOVE that?? HUGS!! I'm here for ya, hon!
__________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies. |
12-31-2005, 05:27 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | See I think that was my problem this year - I was counting CARROT CAKE as my Veggie serving guess I better keep the carrots and drop the Cake part ? and does this mean I got to quit using the treadmill as a Clothes hanger ?
__________________ Last edited by red98vett; 12-31-2005 at 05:29 AM. |
12-31-2005, 05:59 AM | #5 | |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida
Posts: 496
| Quote:
Thats ironic, I had the same way of counting LOL Count me in girls, I need to loose 40 also and then a double walk in closet full of clothes could replace the 2 pair of jeans that fit not to mention looks and health issues. Happy new Year and lets get SLIM in 2006 or at least on track to get slim. We know it takes more than just wishes and a couple months. I have put it on slowly over the past 5 years so I hope I can reverse it in 1. I need support and someone to be accountable to. Maybe you can keep me honest in the counting.
__________________ Helen & Furkids HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR YORKIE (or any dog)TODAY | |
12-31-2005, 06:02 AM | #6 | |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois
Posts: 837
| I have joined the club! Quote:
I am excited about being a member here and looking forward to sharing my success stories! Thanks Glad!
__________________ Ladyt (Tammy) & Kiki There has to be a God, because he made Yorkies! | |
12-31-2005, 06:49 AM | #7 |
Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida
Posts: 2,339
| I also have blossomed this past year. I am also 47 and I weigh 156, Ouch!! (but I am 5'8") LOL I have gained at least 20lbs in the last 2 years.. I also have a closet full of clothes that are either too tight or don't fit at all.. For the first time inmy life I have that wonderful fat that hangs over my waist of my pants, and its nasty!! (and yes I have gone through menopause)My husband and I are also planning on losing some weight. Before I hit my forties I use to weigh in around 128-135, I would love to see those days again. First the weight than the flab!! Good Luck everyone!! We should check in once a week to give our reports?? What do you think?
__________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3 |
12-31-2005, 08:02 AM | #8 |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,721
| WOW! Everyone, WELCOME!! Welcome, LadyT,TroubleTB,and HasRV4Fun! I think this is going to be so wonderful being there with you when you accomplish your goal of feeling better and getting fit! I agree, as soon as the years started piling up, so did the pounds. However, I am just now going through menopause, and due to how I have been eating, the pounds are dropping OFF, not piling on! Hooray! Villette, I know I don't have to tell you that carrot cake is not a veggie, lol!! However, you CAN have carrot cake if you make it yourself and use Splenda and applesauce instead of all the sugar and fat!! I have a great recipe for Carrot Cake out of the American Heart Assoc. cookbook, and if anyone wants it, PM me and I will email it to you! LadyT, you can STILL have your bread and pasta! Have you tried whole grain breads and pastas? They have a nutty yummy flavor that is mmmmmm good! As far as your toppings for both go, try non-fat or low-fat spreads for your bread, marinara sauce instead of cheese sauce on your pasta, and be careful about your portion size. I eat just a little pasta and load on sauteed veggies: peppers, onions, and black olives on my pasta. I also use Bocca Italian sausage made from soy. You can find them in the grocersfrozen section. I also use low fat parmesan cheese. You see? It's all tied in! I even make garlic bread with Smart Balance squeeze buttery spread, making sure my bread has no saturated fats and NEVER any transfats!! Those fats are AWFUL... more about that soon. TroubleTB & HasRV4Fun, I had two closets full of gorgeous size 14 clothes, as I thought that would be the size I would be for life; it's what I was for 7 years. I was a branch manager of a bank, and dressed the part. When I lost all this weight, I gave most of them to Goodwill (and listed them for my hub so we get a considerable tax write off as well) and the ones I could not bear to part with I had altered. TroubleTB, I loved how you said you have "blossomed"!! lol too cute! Yes, I think once a week if we are comfortable would be a great report time. I would also love to keep a spread sheet (so to speak ) of our progress! If you would like to participate in that, please PM me with your current weight, your goal weight, your height, and age. This is NOT a race to see who is "The Biggest Loser". This is a lifestyle change that will be with you for the rest of your life. It's all about choices. YOU CAN DO THIS. You will feel better, live healthier, exercise, and be HAPPY about your accomplishment when you lose your weight! You will be proud and you will have more self confidence, and you will be confident in your body again. Aren't you excited?? I know I am!!! I am here for YOU!
__________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies. |
12-31-2005, 08:07 AM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,861
| I am joining this club but I have some health issues that actually have made me put on over 75 lbs in the past 4 years or so. I don't know how much I will lose, if any but want to eat healthy and exercise when I can. Thank you so much for this post!! |
12-31-2005, 08:09 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | I'm excited.....honest.... I really am..... I love eating foods that make you hungry for other foods while I imitate a starving bunny wabbit - diets are so much fun - see...I'm not lying Yipee and horray LOL...JUST KIDDING - I'm coming here everytime feel that urge and thanks to you - I want to see these 20 lbs DROP OFF ! |
12-31-2005, 08:10 AM | #11 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 37,147
| Good for you! My husband is getting ready to go back on a diet again. He always does weightwatchers.
__________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427 |
12-31-2005, 08:11 AM | #12 |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,721
| Hooray! Michele my friend, I am so happy to include you as part of this club! This is going to be FUN!! What a great group we have so far!!
__________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies. |
12-31-2005, 08:14 AM | #13 |
Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida
Posts: 2,339
| Villette, you are too funny!! I don't need to PM you Jaspers mom. Her eis my infor.. Age 47 Height 5'8" weight 156 ( I'm almost sure) Goal- I'm not sure, people say I look good with the extra weight, but I hate it, So maybe 135. Not sure what I should be, just want to fit into my clothes without having that red ring around my stomach when I take off my pants. And by the way I don't know your first name?? Mine is Karen
__________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3 |
12-31-2005, 08:15 AM | #14 | |
Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 4,721
| I need to reiterate... Quote:
As you reach for something to munch, think about your choice. Pick it up, look at the label and see what it is exactly that you are about to put it in your mouth. Ask yourself, "Should I"? And if the answer is no, switch to something ELSE! If you need suggestions for the ELSE, let me know! I AM HERE!! Oh my I am tooooo excited!! My hubby just said, "Isn't this a DOGGY site?" lolol
__________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies. | |
12-31-2005, 08:55 AM | #15 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Miramar, FL(Origianally a Southern Indiana Girl!)
Posts: 302
| Count me in! I need all the support I can get! I am going to the grocery today and I already threw out all the bad food. So here we go! Beginning stats: Age- 28 on Jan. 22, 2006 Weight- 167 (i weighed 134 5 years ago wore a size 6 and thought i was ok but would have liked to have been 10 lbs. less) Height- 5' 5" My goal 125 lbs. or size 4 whichever comes first. So I can have a baby and be healthy for me and the baby!
__________________ Last edited by kara; 12-31-2005 at 08:58 AM. Reason: (sp) |
Bookmarks |
|
|
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart