Healthy Eating / Healthy Living

BarTopDancer · 03-03-2008, 05:41 PM

There are at least 6 of us who are trying to improve our health by improving our eating habits/choices and also by moving more.

I think an all around general healthy living thread isn't a bad idea (and it'll either take off or crash in a fiery derail).

I am trying to improve my health by following GDs "patented eat less, move more" plan. We're starting a lunchtime walking group, where we either walk to a place to have lunch, or walk a mile at lunch. I am eating healthier by eating more veggies and moderating the amount of 'junk' I eat. I'll still eat it once in awhile - just a lot less than I was.

Moonliner · 03-03-2008, 06:00 PM

Funny you should ask....

I've just started building a Treadmill Desk.

It will allow me to walk up to as long as I work. It should be interesting....

MouseWife · 03-03-2008, 06:07 PM

Okay, is that for real? That is soooo seriously a good idea.

I second the walking at lunch plan. I only have lunch when I have full shifts and on those days the Hubster usually meets up with me and we walk to a taco stand in the strip mall behind the strip mall I work at {good walk, hills & and we walk fast since it is just a lunch break}.

I've put my recumbant bike back into an area where it is more of a reminder to be riden.

The best walking I do is out of the kitchen....

{and the most difficult!}

Moonliner · 03-03-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MouseWife

Okay, is that for real? That is soooo seriously a good idea.

Most definitely. Click on the link for all the details and a video from it's appearance on GMA.

The official model is a bit out of my price range ($4,000) but I can build one for under $1,000 including treadmill.

lizziebith · 03-03-2008, 07:03 PM

I'm doing WW and it's working quite well for me; I don't do well when I'm forbidden foods, so portion control makes me happy. I usually play games with a wireless controller when I'm on my treadmill -- it does take practice, though! So far, I'm 12 pounds down in about 6 weeks, YAY! And my goal is happier feet, too!

Sohrshah · 03-03-2008, 07:13 PM

Congrats!

For me it's forbidden foods, but also being too good for too long. It becomes so tedious to have to look at the salads first in a restaurant ALL the time. What's worse is that when an opportunity arises to have rich foods, if I've been too strict, I'll just lose it and eat everything in sight.

That's a good idea- playing games while walking on the treadmill.

I used to work out 5-6 days a week, but I'm afraid I'll burn out goin that often, especially since my gym, as I learned for the first time today, is very crowded.

Does anyone else have issues with checking the scalle TOO often? I have to force myself to get on only once a week. I'm more likely to pay attention to overall behavior. If I get on every day, I tend to ignore a pound from day to day and not notice bad habits which are make that pound just stick around instead of being lost.

Sorry, I'm overposting! I'm gung ho right now because I've just started!

wendybeth · 03-03-2008, 06:07 PM

Is bacon still involved? Is so, I'm in.

Actually, I have been making a real effort to be more health-conscious in my food choices. We've been having less red meat, more fish and lots more fresh veggies around here. I've also gone off my bread ban and included small amounts of whole wheat in my diet. Btw, the Girl requested grilled salmon for dinner- whoohoo! She's really starting to branch out- last week she tried trout, although it was a major PITA to pick out the bones. (She's never tried fish before this year).

MouseWife · 03-03-2008, 06:13 PM

The damn bones!! My son also hadn't tried much fish before. But, he now loves salmon. But the bones!!! So, I don't buy it very fresh, unfortunately, and he loves it with white rice. He won't eat the brocolli {although I told him to please just eat one bite and he did, geesh, should have asked for two!} and I love that with it, rounds it out.

Not Afraid · 03-03-2008, 06:14 PM

I walk all day long. I've got the move more thing down. Now, if my feet could stop hurting......

As for eating, I've been cooking at least 5 times a week, eating breakfast every morning, staying away from fast food unless I'm about to faint - and then it's the smallest portion of food I can get.

Late night chocolate is NOT going to go away, but I've been trying to minimize the amounts.

I could probably make a more serious effort and take off the next 30 pounds that need to go. But, why?

Strangler Lewis · 03-03-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I walk all day long. I've got the move more thing down. Now, if my feet could stop hurting......

As for eating, I've been cooking at least 5 times a week, eating breakfast every morning, staying away from fast food unless I'm about to faint - and then it's the smallest portion of food I can get.

Late night chocolate is NOT going to go away, but I've been trying to minimize the amounts.

I could probably make a more serious effort and take off the next 30 pounds that need to go. But, why?

Late night anything is the death of weight loss. As, for me, is chocolate. New chocolate place featuring Joseph Schmidt truffles opened in P-Town. Must avoid.

As a small-boned, I find that less weight=happier feet.

03-03-2008, 05:41 PM	#1
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Healthy Eating / Healthy Living There are at least 6 of us who are trying to improve our health by improving our eating habits/choices and also by moving more. I think an all around general healthy living thread isn't a bad idea (and it'll either take off or crash in a fiery derail). I am trying to improve my health by following GDs "patented eat less, move more" plan. We're starting a lunchtime walking group, where we either walk to a place to have lunch, or walk a mile at lunch. I am eating healthier by eating more veggies and moderating the amount of 'junk' I eat. I'll still eat it once in awhile - just a lot less than I was. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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03-03-2008, 06:00 PM	#2
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Funny you should ask.... I've just started building a Treadmill Desk. It will allow me to walk up to as long as I work. It should be interesting.... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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03-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Okay, is that for real? That is soooo seriously a good idea. I second the walking at lunch plan. I only have lunch when I have full shifts and on those days the Hubster usually meets up with me and we walk to a taco stand in the strip mall behind the strip mall I work at {good walk, hills & and we walk fast since it is just a lunch break}. I've put my recumbant bike back into an area where it is more of a reminder to be riden. The best walking I do is out of the kitchen.... {and the most difficult!} __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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03-03-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	I'm doing WW and it's working quite well for me; I don't do well when I'm forbidden foods, so portion control makes me happy. I usually play games with a wireless controller when I'm on my treadmill -- it does take practice, though! So far, I'm 12 pounds down in about 6 weeks, YAY! And my goal is happier feet, too! __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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03-03-2008, 07:13 PM	#6
Sohrshah Purveyor of Fine Blue People Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 358	Congrats! For me it's forbidden foods, but also being too good for too long. It becomes so tedious to have to look at the salads first in a restaurant ALL the time. What's worse is that when an opportunity arises to have rich foods, if I've been too strict, I'll just lose it and eat everything in sight. That's a good idea- playing games while walking on the treadmill. I used to work out 5-6 days a week, but I'm afraid I'll burn out goin that often, especially since my gym, as I learned for the first time today, is very crowded. Does anyone else have issues with checking the scalle TOO often? I have to force myself to get on only once a week. I'm more likely to pay attention to overall behavior. If I get on every day, I tend to ignore a pound from day to day and not notice bad habits which are make that pound just stick around instead of being lost. Sorry, I'm overposting! I'm gung ho right now because I've just started!
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03-03-2008, 06:07 PM	#7
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Is bacon still involved? Is so, I'm in. Actually, I have been making a real effort to be more health-conscious in my food choices. We've been having less red meat, more fish and lots more fresh veggies around here. I've also gone off my bread ban and included small amounts of whole wheat in my diet. Btw, the Girl requested grilled salmon for dinner- whoohoo! She's really starting to branch out- last week she tried trout, although it was a major PITA to pick out the bones. (She's never tried fish before this year). __________________
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03-03-2008, 06:13 PM	#8
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	The damn bones!! My son also hadn't tried much fish before. But, he now loves salmon. But the bones!!! So, I don't buy it very fresh, unfortunately, and he loves it with white rice. He won't eat the brocolli {although I told him to please just eat one bite and he did, geesh, should have asked for two!} and I love that with it, rounds it out. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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03-03-2008, 06:14 PM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I walk all day long. I've got the move more thing down. Now, if my feet could stop hurting...... As for eating, I've been cooking at least 5 times a week, eating breakfast every morning, staying away from fast food unless I'm about to faint - and then it's the smallest portion of food I can get. Late night chocolate is NOT going to go away, but I've been trying to minimize the amounts. I could probably make a more serious effort and take off the next 30 pounds that need to go. But, why?
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