Tammy P. has weighed in at xxx pounds, down 2 pounds
11/01/2024 6:05PM in Adventure Time Transformer - Win an experience of your choice! Total weight lost is now 3,935 pounds! Average is 12.5 pounds.
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Tammy P.
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ONE-DERLAND (again! I will not quit until I stay under for good)!! HEALTH - off meds!! ADVENTURE - want to get out there comfortably and pain free! COSTUMES - to look better in my costumes and clothes!
Quick Facts
Favorite Health Food: Fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and tofu!
Favorite Sinful Food: Pizza and Oreos and wonton Nachos
My Preferred Method of Exercise: Biking, swimming, yoga, & weights
My Approach to Weight Loss: Slow and steady. Plant-based. Forgiveness.
My Weight Loss Program: I don't follow a program
My Diet Plan: Vegan Diet
Fitness/Exercise Apps: DietBet!
Fitness Devices: I don't use a device
DietBet Winnings: $584.98
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- I've been thinking about re-writing my WHY statement and SMART goals and came across the idea of "SMARTER" goals. Have you seen this before? They added "Evaluate" and "Revise." One other version I saw said "Reward" for the final R.
Have you found creating a Why-statement and SMART goal planning to be useful in your weight loss journey?
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TIP OF THE DAY: Tendonitis- tendinitis is a common ailment that all people get sometime in their life. But with people who exercise regularly, it's a given. Tendonitis NEVER goes away once you get it, but it's the degree of inflammation that hampers you or not.
A couple of ways to reduce tendonitis is to ALWAYS do a sufficient warm up before you exercise hard. Many times it's just simulating the movement you do without resistance. And the second way is to wear a sleeve over the area that's bothered. A PULLON sleeve is better than one you use with velcro. I use elbow and knee sleeves whenever I train (I don't wear them other than training). They keep the joint warm and reduce some of the load off the joint (where tendons connect). And lastly STRETCH the area where the tedonitis is DAILY and frequently. The more stretching done, the less tension on the tendon thereby reducing the inflammation.
A couple of ways to reduce tendonitis is to ALWAYS do a sufficient warm up before you exercise hard. Many times it's just simulating the movement you do without resistance. And the second way is to wear a sleeve over the area that's bothered. A PULLON sleeve is better than one you use with velcro. I use elbow and knee sleeves whenever I train (I don't wear them other than training). They keep the joint warm and reduce some of the load off the joint (where tendons connect). And lastly STRETCH the area where the tedonitis is DAILY and frequently. The more stretching done, the less tension on the tendon thereby reducing the inflammation.
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Hey gang,
I like myself unconditionally!
Happy weekend! Just a regular Saturday for me. Closing store tonight.
Cardio: Walk/jog- 260 calories
Strength: quads- linear leg press, Smith machine squats, bulgarian squats, leg extensions 4x12,10,8,6
Assessment: Pizza for dinner. I got a lot of extra rest yesterday. Also got to watch some of the Olympia yesterday since I'm a gym rat and have followed bodybuilding forever.
I like myself unconditionally!
Happy weekend! Just a regular Saturday for me. Closing store tonight.
Cardio: Walk/jog- 260 calories
Strength: quads- linear leg press, Smith machine squats, bulgarian squats, leg extensions 4x12,10,8,6
Assessment: Pizza for dinner. I got a lot of extra rest yesterday. Also got to watch some of the Olympia yesterday since I'm a gym rat and have followed bodybuilding forever.
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TIP OF THE WEEK: Why some supplementation can help- We all have times when we feel hungry and DON'T need to eat a bunch of extra calories and even things like brushing your teeth, drinking water, going for a walk, etc. don't seem to work. In those times (hopefully not too often), it's a great idea to sometimes supplement with something to take care of a craving without sacrificing a lot of the work you're putting in.
So, look into protein supplementation to help. Drinking a good protein shake will help to fill you up a little but also supply you with extra protein and nutrients. Protein helps to keep your insulin in check so that you're not feeling strong hunger pangs.
There's also some thermogenics you can buy that have appetite suppressing effects so that you don't feel like eating. NOW I'm going to advise that some people go overboard with thermogenics and use more than directed because of this so please DO NOT abuse them and use more than the directed dosage. Also don't try things like Alli, that don't let you absorb fat. Not only does it affect fat that's bad, but also GOOD FATS you need that are essential to your body. And you may poop your pants!
Other things that help are fiber supplements, especially if you're doing a keto diet where you're likely NOT getting in any fiber due to lack of carbs. Now remember this IS NOT a fix all and replacement for a good diet overall. You should STILL be trying to have a good overall diet. This is advice for the really tough times you may deal with and might need a little something to get over the hump. Your strategy is to still to learn how to eat in control and try not to use anything outside of that. Keep working on better eating choices and behaviors first and foremost.
So, look into protein supplementation to help. Drinking a good protein shake will help to fill you up a little but also supply you with extra protein and nutrients. Protein helps to keep your insulin in check so that you're not feeling strong hunger pangs.
There's also some thermogenics you can buy that have appetite suppressing effects so that you don't feel like eating. NOW I'm going to advise that some people go overboard with thermogenics and use more than directed because of this so please DO NOT abuse them and use more than the directed dosage. Also don't try things like Alli, that don't let you absorb fat. Not only does it affect fat that's bad, but also GOOD FATS you need that are essential to your body. And you may poop your pants!
Other things that help are fiber supplements, especially if you're doing a keto diet where you're likely NOT getting in any fiber due to lack of carbs. Now remember this IS NOT a fix all and replacement for a good diet overall. You should STILL be trying to have a good overall diet. This is advice for the really tough times you may deal with and might need a little something to get over the hump. Your strategy is to still to learn how to eat in control and try not to use anything outside of that. Keep working on better eating choices and behaviors first and foremost.
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- "Hi, my name is Tammy and I'm a food addict." :) I was reading Jose's tip about cleaning ones plate and am inspired to share and learn from a perfect fail from my vacation this past week. Let me preface by saying that I am TRYING to cut cheese out because it is calorie dense, fatty, and salty (and not in line with my vegetarian-for-the-animals feelings).
At camp, we made pita pocket mini-pizzas over the campfire. I did a good portion-controlled-size veggie (mushrooms, peppers, sauce, and a little cheese). At the end, there was a lot of leftover cheese that I didn't want to just throw away. I poured it into a foil "boat" and made jokes about it "going to Valhalla," melted the left over cheese in the boat over the fire, and ate it all.
Where is my strength in those moments??!! I had plenty of time to reconsider, but couldn't find the willpower - in fact, I didn't think about it AT ALL...until later when I was sad that I blew it again!!
I suppose a positive is that I keep getting back in the saddle and overall, my weight loss is progressing (albeit slooooowwwwwly). I experienced food scarcity as a child (and weird twist, my dad horded the few times we had cheese, so it is definitely a trigger) and I'm sure that affects my habits now, but I want to overcome that.
My question for you is HOW to stay more mindfully present ALL of the time? Or MORE of the time?
So after not meeting round 2 & round 3 goal (was at a plateau) I am at 76% to make goal for round 4. I’ve been on this journey for about 2 years now and always go through a plateau for a few weeks but this was the longest one for me. I however did what I always do and did not allow it to bring me down!
Breaking it feels great
Breaking it feels great
Hey gang
I like myself unconditionally!
Happy Tuesday! Off today FINALLY and I get to work on some cleaning up at home and HAVE to mow the lawn. Other than that, I'll enjoy a day off.
Cardio: Walking/jog- 260 calories
Strength: chest- Hammer incline bench, machine flat bench, dips, cable crossovers 4x12,10,8,6
Assessment: Leftover fried chicken for dinner. I'll have to scale back on the fried foods in order to continue my weight loss trend.
I like myself unconditionally!
Happy Tuesday! Off today FINALLY and I get to work on some cleaning up at home and HAVE to mow the lawn. Other than that, I'll enjoy a day off.
Cardio: Walking/jog- 260 calories
Strength: chest- Hammer incline bench, machine flat bench, dips, cable crossovers 4x12,10,8,6
Assessment: Leftover fried chicken for dinner. I'll have to scale back on the fried foods in order to continue my weight loss trend.
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Hi, friends!! I didn't make my goal this morning, but I'm headed the right direction!! I'm finishing up a kickstarter and it really helped. BTW, I'm at camp and took my scale to a local shower house to weigh in!!! LOL
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