Get Ready to Start: Preparing for a New Journey

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and preparations for starting a new health journey, including weight loss and lifestyle changes. Many express their feelings about the challenges and motivations they face as they embark on this journey.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses excitement about starting their journey and mentions the importance of taking baby steps.
  • Another participant shares their experience of waiting for a church event to motivate their efforts, noting potential rewards for their team.
  • Several users mention the common belief that it takes time to form new habits, with differing views on the number of days required.
  • One participant discusses their first day of the journey, sharing their meals and feelings of disappointment in their choices.
  • Another participant reflects on their struggles with cravings and the importance of not being too hard on oneself.
  • Some participants share their daily activities, including walking and meal choices, while acknowledging challenges with food.
  • One participant mentions their partner's involvement in their journey, highlighting the impact of support from loved ones.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best approach to starting a health journey, with no clear consensus on the number of days required to form habits or the best strategies for managing cravings.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences related to weight loss and lifestyle changes, often referencing specific events or challenges that motivate them.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for relatable experiences and encouragement as they consider or embark on their own health journeys may find this discussion valuable.

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  • #31
Christ Follower said:
Okay, I just got back from another 2 mile walk today. However, we are having pizza tonight for dinner.

I had A LOT of pizza last night. I will have to be on my best behavior today when it comes to eating. I didn't even make coffee this morning so I wouldn't have the extra sugar. I had a bowl of cereal today so far. If I get hungry before lunch I will force myself to eat carrots or an apple.
 
Christ Follower said:
Okay, I just got back from another 2 mile walk today. However, we are having pizza tonight for dinner.

The walk will help cancel out the pizza, good move!
 
Christ Follower said:
I had A LOT of pizza last night. I will have to be on my best behavior today when it comes to eating. I didn't even make coffee this morning so I wouldn't have the extra sugar. I had a bowl of cereal today so far. If I get hungry before lunch I will force myself to eat carrots or an apple.

You are funny, do you use cream in your coffee?
 
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missydivine said:
You are funny, do you use cream in your coffee?
2% milk and LOTS of sugar (organic sugar, but sugar nonetheless)
 
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  • #35
Did another 2 mile walk today. Unfortunately it looks like I'll be having fast food for dinner again. I have no food in the house and we have to be somewhere soon. It'll be better once I go grocery shopping.
 
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Christ Follower said:
Did another 2 mile walk today. Unfortunately it looks like I'll be having fast food for dinner again. I have no food in the house and we have to be somewhere soon. It'll be better once I go grocery shopping.

Yep. I ate taco bell for dinner and had cake AND ice cream for dessert at the party. Looks like I have more exercising to do tomorrow. Everytime I start to get ahead, I sabotage myself! :cry:
 
1st Month relinquishment - hate this!My team was $750 shy of $4000 in December (my catalog/web sales was $2200! Yea me...) *sigh*. With my not being able to drive, I'm not sure how we'll do in January. I hope we make it though.. I'm hoping to recruit at least 3 (wanting to buy my family the wii at Best buy! lol. My thank you for supporting my business), so if I do, hopefully I won't have to count on myself to do more than half of it. I'm seriously considering the waiver if we can't get it together. I can't drive until at least some time in March!

I do have a live show that I will schedule today ~ I'm having a Stampin Up show today (love their stuff ~ they really got the "home business/party plan" stamp set right this time! ~ let me know if you want to peek. lol. It's on p. 153, called Taking Care of Business. One of my guests is a Premiere Design jewelry rep. an she's attending).

By the way - I am soooo excited about my party - I put "by the way, stones are 20% off" on all my invites. I have used mini-muffin pan to make cornbread muffins, and square stone to make symphony brownies (YUM). so excited!
 
Christ Follower said:
2% milk and LOTS of sugar (organic sugar, but sugar nonetheless)

I use 1/2 and 1/2, but I gave up sugar years ago. I decided I could have one or the other.
 
Christ Follower said:
Yep. I ate taco bell for dinner and had cake AND ice cream for dessert at the party. Looks like I have more exercising to do tomorrow. Everytime I start to get ahead, I sabotage myself! :cry:

You are doing fine, remember the excersise will balance things out. Keep that up! YOU are doing a good job!
 
Don't be too hard on yourself when you have a bad day.
Remember . . . we are all cheering for you for your church biggest loser too!
You have a good attidude about it though, you don't let the bad days weigh you down.
 
a success!Finalized that booking and got one $75 order! And we had alot of fun. :)
 
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  • #42
Today I had coffee for breakfast, a handful of Cheetos and a small bowl of Mac n cheese for lunch, a banana for snack and coffee for dinner. I should eat something else but I really don't feel up to it.
 
Keep working on it - you are doing good. At least you have started and have a vision.
 
Susan,Could you offer your hostesses to have their shows at YOUR home? That way you wouldn't have to drive. Just an idea....
 
what would you ladies recommend for a good healthy breakfast.?
 
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ddbritt said:
what would you ladies recommend for a good healthy breakfast.?

1 egg, 1 slice of whole wheat toast and a piece of fruit. In the most important meal of the day you would have your protein, whole grain and fruit serving.


I have been eating Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal (but you need to stick to the right serving size) and a piece of fruit lately.
 
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  • #47
Okay so it's not even noon here and I did my 2 mile walk today. I had TWO bowls of cereal for breakfast though (see? that's what happens when you don't eat dinner!)
 
You had a great week! 3lbs! Woo Hoo!!!!!

Yes you need to eat all your meals!
 
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missydivine said:
You had a great week! 3lbs! Woo Hoo!!!!!

Yes you need to eat all your meals!

That's not quite for sure yet. I will be checking again in the next couple of days after I've been eating regular meals. Thanks though!
 
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Christ Follower said:
Okay so it's not even noon here and I did my 2 mile walk today. I had TWO bowls of cereal for breakfast though (see? that's what happens when you don't eat dinner!)

I had 3 Tempura Crunch Vegetable Rolls today for lunch. (I withheld from eating all 6). Just the 3 have 12 grams of fat and 210 calories. I ate a few pretzels and a Choc chip granola bar for snack. Still not sure what to make for dinner yet but whatever I make I will have a salad before so I will eat less of the dinner.
 
whats the journal? I haven't been on this portion of the sight in a long time.....
 
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Okay, oatmeal and coffee for breakfast, homemade taco salad for lunch, granola bar for snack.

I did my 2 mile walk today again too. Hopefully I can keep it together for dinner.
 
Woo Hoo! I went out for lunch with a friend, and have no idea what we will have for dinner.:eek:
 
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Okay so I just got back from another 2 mile walk. I had a good breakfast too. I do really good till mid-afternoon and evening usually so I am hoping that today will be different. At least I have been able to walk everyday this week. I may even try to do some more later on. Gotta play with Isaac now though!
 
Ellen since you live on the same sdide of the country that I do. Safeway has a new product out called eating right. And it's all low fat, low cal, Tast raelly good too. I have been buying it for the past little while. And I eat a breakfast bar in the morning, and Drink my water and eat a salad for lunch with light dressing. ( I think salad dressing and any other condoments should be their own food groups.) I eat small snack like a peice of fruit or something and a good healthy dinner. I dont' cook any differnt for myself than I do for my family. So we are all eating the right things. :) YOU CAN DO IT!!
 
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Well the snacking has already begun. I was hungry after my walk and ate 2 Tempura Crunch Vegetable Rolls and a bunch of baby carrots. I think I may have a granola bar too. I am trying to not have anything else till lunch time though. Soon, very soon. I think I will have either a bowl of soup or some salad for lunch (or a small portion of both).
 
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mommyhugz1978 said:
Ellen since you live on the same sdide of the country that I do. Safeway has a new product out called eating right. And it's all low fat, low cal, Tast raelly good too. I have been buying it for the past little while. And I eat a breakfast bar in the morning, and Drink my water and eat a salad for lunch with light dressing. ( I think salad dressing and any other condoments should be their own food groups.) I eat small snack like a peice of fruit or something and a good healthy dinner. I dont' cook any differnt for myself than I do for my family. So we are all eating the right things. :) YOU CAN DO IT!!

I have actually seen that product before. I am big on reading labels. Sometimes it seems okay and is not. I will start checking that one out and comparing it to other things.

I stay away from any high fructose corn syrups and partially hydrogentated oils too. There are a bunch of other things I aviod but would never be able to spell them! LOL! I do okay except I have a hard time (lately) with too much snacking and portion control. I used to be really good at it (last year) but this year I've totally slacked.

Let's keep on trying though!
 
I am big on reading lables too, my Dh has ADHD and as a child he went on a specilized diet so he didnt have to be put on any meds. And what the doc and his parents found out is that anything with articifial flavoring such as Red #40 etc sets it off. SO it takes me like a hour and half to go shopping. It drives people nuts.
 
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mommyhugz1978 said:
I am big on reading lables too, my Dh has ADHD and as a child he went on a specilized diet so he didnt have to be put on any meds. And what the doc and his parents found out is that anything with articifial flavoring such as Red #40 etc sets it off. SO it takes me like a hour and half to go shopping. It drives people nuts.

That is a big thing for our DD too. As soon as I changed her diet (no dyes, no processed foods) it was like she was totally different. Made all the teachers and family member's jaw drop b/c she changed w/o any use of drugs. Just diet change, consistant discipline and lots of prayer.
 
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Once again I have sabotaged myself with a Grande Caramel Latte from Starbucks today. At least I have been walking everyday this week though. Still, I want to lose weight, not just break even!
 

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