quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
Lori
Im not eating right anyway ... not looking after myself really ...

to much drink and just eating packets of Monster munch ....
its a type of crisps/or chips as you call them ...

Mike, I wonder.... you seem like one of those people who might do better if you had a very specific menu handed to you, at least until you got rolling. You know what I mean? For breakfast you'll eat this, for mid-morning snack, you'll eat this, for lunch...blah blah blah. Have you ever looked at the South Beach Diet?

Congrats to all of you who are doing SO well!

I have to share this little story from my past: several years ago I was on a diet (I think it was the Zone diet), where I had to behave 6 days a week. A portion was a handful or a deck of cards. So, a portion of protein, a portion of carbs, and pretty much all the salad you wanted. But, one day a week I could eat WHATEVER I WANTED!!! I LIVED for that day. I would go to bed the night before dreaming of cheeseburgers and milkshakes, etc., and I would have all my food planned out for the day. The funny thing is, my husband always joined me on my day off, but not the rest of the week, so he always refers to that as the diet where HE gained weight.

Anyone got that oxygen

That was really hard I only did 30 minutes as well I didn't realise rowing used so many muscles *swoon*

Lori's right Mike, sounds like the first thing you need to concentratr on is just getting back into the habbit of eating 'proper' food (asopposed to junk food) and not worry too much about whether it is the most optimally healthy choice - that can wait. And don't worry initially about amounts, big or small. The first thing I would suggest is get out there and buy yourself some boxes of cereal, any kind you fancy for now, and try and have a helping in the morning at least twice a week. And remember, cereal's not just for breakfast (even if it's called 'breakfast cereal') it is a tasty food at any time of day, so don't hesitate from having a helping any time you fancy it. You sound as though you may be well off the rails, so don't expect to get back on them in one fell swoop.
Slow and steady's the way to go. Get the eating habit back first, then we can start to tackle honing the eating to 'more healthy' if it's needed.

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Originally posted by fairy_suzie:
Anyone got that oxygen

That was really hard I only did 30 minutes as well I didn't realise rowing used so many muscles *swoon*

Hmmm...no oxygen I'm afraid, but I've got a helium filled balloon...if that's any help?

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Originally posted by fairy_suzie:
Anyone got that oxygen

That was really hard I only did 30 minutes as well I didn't realise rowing used so many muscles *swoon*

Oh, there, there! Good girl! I'm proud of you! Here's a GatorAde *cracks the lid and hands it over*.
Now you bask in the satisfaction of your workout! (This is why I like to run first thing in the morning! )

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Originally posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:

Hmmm...no oxygen I'm afraid, but I've got a helium filled balloon...if that's any help?

uuuhhhmmmm do I really want a squeaky voice
Okay Thanks

quote:

Originally posted by Lori Hope:

Oh, there, there! Good girl! I'm proud of you! Here's a GatorAde *cracks the lid and hands it over*.
Now you bask in the satisfaction of your workout! (This is why I like to run first thing in the morning! )

Thank you and to think I have to do that at least 3 times a week
It did make me feel good though and with Gnarls Barclay blasting out in my bedroom much to the disgust of OH

Oh God theres some wonderful folk on this thread ...

*dares to try the BB forum next ?? lol*

Seriously
I am a right fat wallet/Mr blobby ...
this has come about through quite a few years as someone,
who I passionately cared for someone else and I let myself slide ...
Now they have Gone

I have hit the self destruct...
I am getting help with the drinking now and the other probs ,they even got me on the *active for Life Programme* free gym and swims ...

Dare not go baths incase the Japs send a whaling ship to harpoon me in the deep end ..lol

Just need to get on my healthy diet correctly again and regain my life ..
Years ago
I was a 32" waist and hunky bouncer build ..lol
now 40" waist and fattie ...lol

I appreciate the help here and wish you all the best in your struggles to get yourselves health ...

Its not easy ...

your are bombarded with crap food all the time ...

and its so easy to fall .....

Oh ...I *never* use the word fail/failure as its such a horrible critical putdown ,
if you *fall* /*slip up* well you can say right get back on it,

but Fails/failure .......
Its so final and Harsh ...
I hope you understand what I mean ..?

anyway
as said Im addressing many issues ,
I could win a game of *Top Trumps of Problems*
here ...

but ....I feel I can be open here ...cheers

Keep doing well ..folks ...




*Mollie*
I could try a jacket potato...

hey folks,
sorry i haven't been around- i've had a stomach bug!! not very nice, but def a good weight loss thing! would not recommend trying though, brr!!

hope you're all well, happy friday x

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Originally posted by Mike Strutter:


Oh ...I *never* use the word fail/failure as its such a horrible critical putdown ,
if you *fall* /*slip up* well you can say right get back on it,

but Fails/failure .......
Its so final and Harsh ...
I hope you understand what I mean ..?

I do!
Here's to all of us figuring out the issues, and working through them!

Sweet Summer: hope you are feeling better after your effective but unpleasant "weight loss method".

at Lori's hubby joining in with her naughty food day.

Mike..yes i agree with the others, you must try and get some proper food down you for those vitamins, and to feel full. The cereal at any time of day, is a good idea, or maybe something else simple like jacket poatato with tuna or beans, a fave of mine because it is easy.

Sweet Summer... sorry to hear you have had a tummy bug, not a good way to lose weight.

I have been so hungry tonight, and daughter made a pizza... mamanged to get by with only one small piece though.

I used to like eating weetabix .....or sugar puffs
I guess the last one is a big No No ?

Morning all, I lost a 1lb and a half last week, so its now up to 11.5lb.. slowly but surely !!! I am going to try and have a fruit day today, pineapple and melon.. then have a meal tonight... housework is a calling and a dog that needs walking, so should be active all day... yippppeeeee...

Hope you all have a 'good' day... xx

quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
I used to like eating weetabix .....or sugar puffs
I guess the last one is a big No No ?

In the long run Sugar Puffs are not the best choice, but if they initially help you get back to reasonable eating, then I would go for them. But maybe not ALL the time.

I weighed myself whilst wearing my slippers then, out of interest weighed myself without them. I'd lost a pound.

Seriously though, that's why it is suggested that when you weigh yourself it is as near as possible to the exact same circumstances each time. So that you can get a reasonably close comparison.

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Originally posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:
I weighed myself whilst wearing my slippers then, out of interest weighed myself without them. I'd lost a pound.

Seriously though, that's why it is suggested that when you weigh yourself it is as near as possible to the exact same circumstances each time. So that you can get a reasonably close comparison.

i get weighed at 8pm on a monday night in my work clothes

I weigh myself after I run, and just before I shower, always the same time of day.

I normally weigh on a Monday morning between getting up and having breakfast. (With no slippers on!)

Another exercise day today so will have 30 minutes again on the rowing machine

I hope you all are managing your healthy eating quests okay and life is looking a little rosier

morning

I was wanting to go to the gym but don't think i am going to have the time so i am going to put on my stereo and bop about while cleaning.

quote:

Originally posted by *Yogi Bear*:
morning

I was wanting to go to the gym but don't think i am going to have the time so i am going to put on my stereo and bop about while cleaning.

Sounds like a great plan to me
It'll be much more fun as well
Did you find your wii fit thingy

I went on a sesh yesterday drank all day then ate a big KFC ...lol

Just drinking ice cold water today ...

quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
I went on a sesh yesterday drank all day then ate a big KFC ...lol

Just drinking ice cold water today ...

Hiya Mike

You should eat something Sweetie even if it's a bowl of cereals
But yes you need those glasses of water too to rehydrate

Suzie
thanks
but ...
I have had two packets of crisps this morning ...guess they will do for today

quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
Suzie
thanks
but ...
I have had two packets of crisps this morning ...guess they will do for today

You and your crisps

That hardly counts as a meal so I hope you are going to eat well when you start in the gym or they'll be picking you up off the floor

quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
Suzie
thanks
but ...
I have had two packets of crisps this morning ...guess they will do for today

you sound like me with the crisps mike

I am making a big pot of "free" butternut squash and leek soup this afternoon if anyone wants some

*Yogi Bear*
Im just on my way out to steal a fast car then ram raid tescos for a few bottles of wine and french stick ...
I shall up at yours later ...lol...lol

Suzie


If its that young Laura girl at the sports centre , I think I will let her pick me up off the floor thanks ...*Sid James dirty laff*

quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
*Yogi Bear*
Im just on my way out to steal a fast car then ram raid tescos for a few bottles of wine and french stick ...
I shall up at yours later ...lol...lol

lol no need for the ram raiding...w ehave wine and a french loaf

quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
Suzie


If its that young Laura girl at the sports centre , I think I will let her pick me up off the floor thanks ...*Sid James dirty laff*

Well that would be a nice rescue for you wouldn't it But don't go too far the first time and ask for the kiss of life

*Yogi Bear*
*wine and a french loaf *

Oh .....Im certainly coming set a place for me ....
I will crash the car in next doors hedge ..lol

On second thoughts I may bring a few cans of stella (12 ..lol)
I know how you like your wine ..lol


Suzie
If I pretend to faint is it her clothes I loosen/undo ...???? lol

Mike :wag finger:

You really are a one aren't you
Only if she let's you

Suzie

Im only kidding ..

Right back on topic
How many calories are in a big and fries ?...Im having one later ..

Oh I dont like gerkins so will NOT be eating that ok ...

quote:

Originally posted by Mike Strutter:
Suzie

Im only kidding ..

Right back on topic
How many calories are in a big and fries ?...Im having one later ..

Oh I dont like gerkins so will NOT be eating that ok ...

I have no idea how many calories but you'll have to make sure you burn it off
When is your first gym session again? Tuesday?

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How many calories are in a big (mac?) and fries ?...Im having one later ..

1032
492 for burger and approx 540 for fries.

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Originally posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:

quote:

How many calories are in a big (mac?) and fries ?...Im having one later ..

1032
492 for burger and approx 540 for fries.

Wow. I hope you're not eating much else, Mike...

1032

God thats alot isnt it ....

Think I will give it a miss and have a hotdog ..

Suzie

I start my first gym session on wed ...


*call the paramedics* lol

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Originally posted by Lori Hope:

quote:

Originally posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing:

quote:

How many calories are in a big (mac?) and fries ?...Im having one later ..

1032
492 for burger and approx 540 for fries.

Wow. I hope you're not eating much else, Mike...

I think he had 2 packets of crisps for breakfast. so that's 300 to 400 calories, depending on the size of bag.

Hot Dogs Serving Size Calories Fat
Hot Dog, regular 1 240 15g
Hot Dog w/chili sauce 1 325 18g
Corn Dog 1 460 19g
Bratwurst Small 255 22g
Bockwurst Small 200 18g
Chorizo (Mexican sausage) Small 224 18g
Knockwurst Small 210 11g