Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your weight control over the holidays? Personally, I am drinking more water and staying away from alcohol and anything sweet or fatty except for at parties, and even then, just a taste. One of my friends told me I looked " like I lost weight " the day after thanksgiving! I wouldn't say that the scale said that, but I certainly haven't gained anything. Does anyone have an special tips or anything that you are doing to stave off holiday pounds? Oh, and btw, thanks for all the " not milk " updates- I've been reading the website and it has convinced me to cut way back on cheese and dairy. Not completely " weened " yet, but I am working my way. Thanks all of you, best, ZAN The all-new My – What will yours do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Hi ZAN, I try to not deprive myself over the holidays, because I just end up binging. I do try to add a little extra exercise to counteract all the holiday treats, and though I may not lose weight at this time of year, I usually will at least not gain any. Regarding the notmilk.com site, did you see today's post? I could not bear to view the video of the slaughterhouse - just the description was enough to ruin my day Regards, Karen , Susann Wigger <zannabannana2000> wrote: > So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your weight control over the holidays? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Pfffth. Trying to get my exercise in while I run my fanny off prepping for the holidays. My answer for the holiday pounds is JANUARY, lol. Enjoy, friends!! Susann Wigger <zannabannana2000 wrote: So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your weight control over the holidays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 My answer....running. I have lost about thirty pounds since I started running about 4 months ago. And I have made no dietary changes....its all the running. I started with a beginners program that had me running for 30 seconds and walking for 4 minutes...now I am running an hour solid and training for a marathon next year. I am a pretty slow runner at this point, but that doesnt matter too much in my opinon. Its fabulous. If anyone needs a copy of that beginners program let me know....running changed my life. Peace, Shannon - Beth Renzetti Thursday, December 02, 2004 2:21 PM Re: doing anything special Pfffth. Trying to get my exercise in while I run my fanny off prepping for the holidays. My answer for the holiday pounds is JANUARY, lol. Enjoy, friends!! Susann Wigger <zannabannana2000 wrote: So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your weight control over the holidays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Yaaayyy Shannon! Congratulations - you are an inspiration Best, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Recently heard of a study that indicates that as people get more sleep, they lose weight. Why? One bit of conjecture: when one is sleeping, one cannot eat!!! Also, have heard that overeating can be triggered by overtiredness, that often our bodies are seeking a higher energy level because they are tired. And that this lack of energy can be read as a need for food energy, rather than a need for sleep. Which brings us back to the idea that more sleep = less eating. My goal, therefore? Get more sleep. And also, as was noted by Susan in her original post, drinking more water. Let you know how this develops. , Susann Wigger <zannabannana2000> wrote: > So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your weight control over the holidays? Personally, I am drinking more water and staying away from alcohol and anything sweet or fatty except for at parties, and even then, just a taste. One of my friends told me I looked " like I lost weight " the day after thanksgiving! I wouldn't say that the scale said that, but I certainly haven't gained anything. > Does anyone have an special tips or anything that you are doing to stave off holiday pounds? > Oh, and btw, thanks for all the " not milk " updates- I've been reading the website and it has convinced me to cut way back on cheese and dairy. Not completely " weened " yet, but I am working my way. > Thanks all of you, > best, > ZAN > > > > > The all-new My – What will yours do? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 Did you know that in studies it has been proven that approx 75 percent of the time when somebody thinks they are hungry, it is actually the body signaling that it is dehydrated and need liquid!!!! Our first instinct is to eat unfortunately!! Aurora <roriepa wrote: Recently heard of a study that indicates that as people get more sleep, they lose weight. Why? One bit of conjecture: when one is sleeping, one cannot eat!!! Also, have heard that overeating can be triggered by overtiredness, that often our bodies are seeking a higher energy level because they are tired. And that this lack of energy can be read as a need for food energy, rather than a need for sleep. Which brings us back to the idea that more sleep = less eating. My goal, therefore? Get more sleep. And also, as was noted by Susan in her original post, drinking more water. Let you know how this develops. , Susann Wigger <zannabannana2000> wrote: > So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your weight control over the holidays? Personally, I am drinking more water and staying away from alcohol and anything sweet or fatty except for at parties, and even then, just a taste. One of my friends told me I looked " like I lost weight " the day after thanksgiving! I wouldn't say that the scale said that, but I certainly haven't gained anything. > Does anyone have an special tips or anything that you are doing to stave off holiday pounds? > Oh, and btw, thanks for all the " not milk " updates- I've been reading the website and it has convinced me to cut way back on cheese and dairy. Not completely " weened " yet, but I am working my way. > Thanks all of you, > best, > ZAN > > > > > The all-new My – What will yours do? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Great info! Will most definitely keep this in mind! , Mark Jackson <thesportsguru47> wrote: > Did you know that in studies it has been proven that approx 75 percent of the time when somebody thinks they are hungry, it is actually the body signaling that it is dehydrated and need liquid!!!! Our first instinct is to eat unfortunately!! > > Aurora <roriepa> wrote: > Recently heard of a study that indicates that as people get more > sleep, they lose weight. Why? One bit of conjecture: when one is > sleeping, one cannot eat!!! Also, have heard that overeating can be > triggered by overtiredness, that often our bodies are seeking a > higher energy level because they are tired. And that this lack of > energy can be read as a need for food energy, rather than a need for > sleep. Which brings us back to the idea that more sleep = less > eating. My goal, therefore? Get more sleep. And also, as was noted > by Susan in her original post, drinking more water. Let you know how > this develops. > > > , Susann Wigger > <zannabannana2000> wrote: > > So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your > weight control over the holidays? Personally, I am drinking more > water and staying away from alcohol and anything sweet or fatty > except for at parties, and even then, just a taste. One of my > friends told me I looked " like I lost weight " the day after > thanksgiving! I wouldn't say that the scale said that, but I > certainly haven't gained anything. > > Does anyone have an special tips or anything that you are doing to > stave off holiday pounds? > > Oh, and btw, thanks for all the " not milk " updates- I've been > reading the website and it has convinced me to cut way back on cheese > and dairy. Not completely " weened " yet, but I am working my way. > > Thanks all of you, > > best, > > ZAN > > > > > > > > > > The all-new My – What will yours do? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 What I find really interesting about what everyone's been saying is that we will use almost any excuse to EAT! LOL Tired? Eat something (everyone tells you this, of course - yer blood sugar must be low, etc.), when you probably need a nap or a good long drink of water. Of course, tapwater or even designer bottled water doesn't taste as good as *food*, so . . . and napping is not always an option when the boss is around or you're in the middle of ferrying the kids or the olds to where they need to be ferried to, so . . . Hmmm. I shall have to give this some thought. Wonder how much of this I do??? Thanks, all ;=) Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 i can't imagine DOING it but I'm interested in the info. MAYBE I can do it?? Good for you, btw!! Shannon Crotty <shannon wrote:My answer....running. I have lost about thirty pounds since I started running about 4 months ago. And I have made no dietary changes....its all the running. I started with a beginners program that had me running for 30 seconds and walking for 4 minutes...now I am running an hour solid and training for a marathon next year. I am a pretty slow runner at this point, but that doesnt matter too much in my opinon. Its fabulous. If anyone needs a copy of that beginners program let me know....running changed my life. Peace, Shannon - Beth Renzetti Thursday, December 02, 2004 2:21 PM Re: doing anything special Pfffth. Trying to get my exercise in while I run my fanny off prepping for the holidays. My answer for the holiday pounds is JANUARY, lol. Enjoy, friends!! Susann Wigger <zannabannana2000 wrote: So, I wondered if any of you are doing anything special with your weight control over the holidays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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