nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Sept 5, 2021 11:11:00 GMT -6
I'm losing weight, but at a snail's pace. I had switched from regular coke to coke zero and Dr. Pepper zero, which was fine at first, but I think my body is not ok with the aspartame they use as a sugar substitute. It's wreaked havoc on my gut and made me feel horrible. So I'm back on just water. I can’t stand the after taste of diet soda, so I will occasionally drink a glass of normal ginger ale or something. The only thing I do drink diet is tonic. While I’m writing this I’m realising that this in no way is helpful to you 🤦🏼♀️.
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Post by lahdeedah on Sept 5, 2021 11:16:33 GMT -6
I'm losing weight, but at a snail's pace. I had switched from regular coke to coke zero and Dr. Pepper zero, which was fine at first, but I think my body is not ok with the aspartame they use as a sugar substitute. It's wreaked havoc on my gut and made me feel horrible. So I'm back on just water. If you wanted to try a soda without aspartame you could try zevia, which is sweetened with stevia. I haven’t personally tried it so I can’t vouch for the taste. I tried this years ago and it was bad. So bad. Do not recommend.
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Sept 5, 2021 11:26:43 GMT -6
If you wanted to try a soda without aspartame you could try zevia, which is sweetened with stevia. I haven’t personally tried it so I can’t vouch for the taste. I tried this years ago and it was bad. So bad. Do not recommend. Good to know!
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kim22
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Post by kim22 on Sept 5, 2021 20:32:08 GMT -6
I’m pretty sure if I just give up alcohol and ice cream, I should see some improvement. I did order those Flo vitamins today also. Need to get back into working out too if school ever starts again.
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kim22
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Post by kim22 on Sept 5, 2021 20:32:32 GMT -6
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slenle
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Post by slenle on Sept 6, 2021 12:25:55 GMT -6
I need to get my act together. 6 months ago, my goal was to lose 5-10lbs. But then I gained 5-10 lbs so now I really have some work to do. But now that the kids are in school, I plan to get back into my workout routine and hopefully we have less excuses to drink now that summer is over. I also think we’re going to order the new peloton tread since ours is junk. It’ll be nice to have by winter.
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Post by lahdeedah on Sept 7, 2021 13:52:58 GMT -6
Last week I did so good going to the gym. It felt good, too. I need to keep it up this week. I did ok in the eating area. I could probably use fewer or more healthy snack options, but I have a love of chips.
Did I mention to you all that my favorite pairs of jeans from this past year barely fit me. I can get them on but they are just uncomfortable. 😩 I actually went up a size when I tried on jeans a few weeks ago. I actually would be ok with the size if it was more muscle weight than crappy eating weight.
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Post by lahdeedah on Sept 7, 2021 13:54:15 GMT -6
Also don’t think I congratulated. trtlcrzy Glad you found something that works for you and hope you are able to stick with it!
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Sept 16, 2021 23:00:40 GMT -6
I hit my second goal this morning! I am down 16lbs total. And I’ve now had 3 say something to me about my weight loss. Makes me happy that other people are noticing now.
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nam2013
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Post by nam2013 on Sept 17, 2021 1:40:29 GMT -6
I hit my second goal this morning! I am down 16lbs total. And I’ve now had 3 say something to me about my weight loss. Makes me happy that other people are noticing now. You are amazing!!!
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guster
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Post by guster on Sept 17, 2021 4:42:11 GMT -6
Congratulations, trtlcrzy! You must feel great!
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mwhip
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Post by mwhip on Sept 17, 2021 6:22:58 GMT -6
Congrats trtlcrzy! That's awesome! I need to find my motivation.
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Sept 17, 2021 7:42:49 GMT -6
Thanks guys. mwhip you just have to start. I seriously debated on doing this diet for a year before I finally committed. I’m mad I waited so long.
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wedding
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Post by wedding on Sept 17, 2021 8:59:40 GMT -6
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klong11
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Post by klong11 on Sept 17, 2021 9:01:39 GMT -6
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Post by wedding on Sept 17, 2021 9:03:09 GMT -6
I need to break the food cycle. It’s been bad since our trip at the beginning of August. I had the excuse we were on vacation, then we were in puppy survival mode for a couple of weeks but now I have no excuse. I’ve been stopping at McDonalds for breakfast a couple of times a week and my after dinner snack has become two snacks. I need to just bite the bullet. I know once I break the fast food cycle for a week it will be all good but I have to really want to break it.
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slenle
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Post by slenle on Sept 17, 2021 9:34:49 GMT -6
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slenle
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Post by slenle on Sept 17, 2021 9:44:46 GMT -6
I am finally seeing the scale move a bit. Down 3lbs in the last 2 days after not moving for weeks. I’ve taken long walks every day this week, trying to eat smaller portions and haven’t drank since Saturday. I’ll have a couple glass of wine and pizza tonight, but Dh is gone tomorrow so it should be a decent weekend overall.
I need to start my real workouts again but the weather has been so nice it’s hard to pass up long walks in the morning. Once it’s gets colder I’ll give in and do my workouts in the basement again, and hopefully we’ll have a new treadmill to make it more appealing.
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Post by peachsmama on Sept 17, 2021 10:46:06 GMT -6
Thanks guys. mwhip you just have to start. I seriously debated on doing this diet for a year before I finally committed. I’m mad I waited so long. What's the name of it?
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tgrimes
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Post by tgrimes on Sept 17, 2021 11:14:21 GMT -6
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trtlcrzy
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Post by trtlcrzy on Sept 17, 2021 11:20:14 GMT -6
Thanks guys. mwhip you just have to start. I seriously debated on doing this diet for a year before I finally committed. I’m mad I waited so long. What's the name of it? The faster way to fat loss. A lot of people just refer to it as the faster way.
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Post by lahdeedah on Sept 17, 2021 11:55:30 GMT -6
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Post by lahdeedah on Sept 17, 2021 11:57:31 GMT -6
I need to break the food cycle. It’s been bad since our trip at the beginning of August. I had the excuse we were on vacation, then we were in puppy survival mode for a couple of weeks but now I have no excuse. I’ve been stopping at McDonalds for breakfast a couple of times a week and my after dinner snack has become two snacks. I need to just bite the bullet. I know once I break the fast food cycle for a week it will be all good but I have to really want to break it. This is how I was this summer after vacation, too. I’m just trying to work on being consistent in eating and working out now. I looked at some pics of myself while we were in ATL and I was like 🥴🥴🥴. That’s keeping me going… and the Bahamas vacay I have booked for a year from now. 😏
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wedding
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Post by wedding on Sept 17, 2021 17:42:07 GMT -6
I need to break the food cycle. It’s been bad since our trip at the beginning of August. I had the excuse we were on vacation, then we were in puppy survival mode for a couple of weeks but now I have no excuse. I’ve been stopping at McDonalds for breakfast a couple of times a week and my after dinner snack has become two snacks. I need to just bite the bullet. I know once I break the fast food cycle for a week it will be all good but I have to really want to break it. This is how I was this summer after vacation, too. I’m just trying to work on being consistent in eating and working out now. I looked at some pics of myself while we were in ATL and I was like 🥴🥴🥴. That’s keeping me going… and the Bahamas vacay I have booked for a year from now. 😏 Tell me more about your vacation? I was just looking at the Atlantis. I figure Jamaica has been canceled twice so it’s time to change course!
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Post by lahdeedah on Sept 17, 2021 18:06:42 GMT -6
I bought it through Costco travel on their monthly promotion. Grand Hyatt baha mar October 2022. It’s over a year away, but I’m still looking forward to it
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Post by tgrimes on Sept 18, 2021 14:31:23 GMT -6
I bought it through Costco travel on their monthly promotion. Grand Hyatt baha mar October 2022. It’s over a year away, but I’m still looking forward to it Costco travel has some good deals. I’m still bitter that MH didn’t want to go to Turks & Caicos. An all inclusive resort for a week with airfare cost the same amount as our trip to San Fran. Whatever.
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Post by lahdeedah on Sept 20, 2021 14:15:28 GMT -6
Monday workout complete. I had some low back pain this weekend that was annoying so today I just did upper body. I’ll do lower body tomorrow.
I’m still doing more veggies and less meat. I’ve cut my snacking down a little, but I still have plenty of room for improvement.
Anybody have goals for this week?
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Post by tgrimes on Sept 20, 2021 14:48:16 GMT -6
Monday workout complete. I had some low back pain this weekend that was annoying so today I just did upper body. I’ll do lower body tomorrow. I’m still doing more veggies and less meat. I’ve cut my snacking down a little, but I still have plenty of room for improvement. Anybody have goals for this week? I'm trying to drink less. Again.
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Post by wedding on Sept 20, 2021 18:17:15 GMT -6
Monday workout complete. I had some low back pain this weekend that was annoying so today I just did upper body. I’ll do lower body tomorrow. I’m still doing more veggies and less meat. I’ve cut my snacking down a little, but I still have plenty of room for improvement. Anybody have goals for this week? I will not go to McDonald’s!
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klong11
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Post by klong11 on Sept 20, 2021 18:34:05 GMT -6
I have a gastro appointment on Oct. 1st to see why my gut is in so much pain. Fun fun.
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