Messages By: inchesbgon

Good Afternoon!  

Interesting afternoon at that  

I went shopping like I said I was going to and I had my sub like I said and I was quite proud of myself as sometimes I would sneak a brownie or cookie in there or a pop and I didn't woohooo. I just got water.  

I only had a few things to get; along with a little bit of school supplies. I bought that lentil soup Terri, and your right, it is Awesome, well I just tried a little bit not even a 1/4 cup, just to see what it tastes like and it is yummy, so that is what I am having for supper, just soup and maybe a salad.  

I also found that Kashi cereal. 4.99 for a 400g box, and I think it's good, cause it has Protein in it, so I won't have to make an egg or bacon or anything...cool....so guess what I am having for breaky?  

I will have a banana smoothie with the protien powder for snack.  

The lentil soup is made by PRIMO and here is the nutrition facts.  

for 1 cup (250ml)  

150 calories  

1.5 gms fat  

NO cholesterol  

25gms carbs  

13 gms FIBRE  

3 gms sugar  

and I just noticed the other numbers here  

50% folate and 25% iron  

And it tastes good and very filling.  

Terri suggested it to me and I suggest it too all. especially with all the good fibre it has!   

I have enough time to go jump on that treadmill of mine, so away I go.  

Have a nice day  

Loosey  

Well I did it, I went on the treadmill for 25 minutes, now I have to make my banana & berrie smoothie and take it alon with me to work.  

Everyone has their own style, their own minds, their own way of thinking, their own way of exericising, how and when to exercise, dealing with food, how to eat it when and where to eat it, their own bodies and how to treat them, we all have our own personalities our own hopes and dreams, but sometimes things don't go as planned and we need to confide in someone or get support or we need to vent cause we don't have anyone else to talk to and sometimes that place is here and here is where I come, I love all the support I get on here, it use to be so fun to come on here and read everyones post and reply with such good support without being judgemental, critical, or rude in anyway. Well I still love coming here, I will never leave. I think if someone doesn't ask for a response or if you don't like what a person says or does or how they live their life then just leave it be, you don't have to respond or say anything bad, or tell them to do it that way cause you do. Just ignore it and keep it to yourself, this is what I say to myself all the time. And this is how I think of the posts, I don't disagree with every little thing someone says and if I do disagree I just leave it, no need to get into a big tiffy about it.  

Have a nice day again.  

Loosey  

DOLLY- You can send your pic to Angela and she will fix it for you.  

Loosey  

Well I had a big long message to post, and before I had a chance to post it, I got a phone call, it was a cuz, she wanted a ride to the hospital, she was in labor, so I just closed all the screens and shut the computer off! lol I rushed to her aid, we got to the hospital at 12:15am and she had a bouncing baby boy at 1:15! And I watched it all! geez....glad I didn't have to deliver it in the car! lol So that is my excitement for the night. And he weighs 6lbs 5 oz. 

Now what was I going to post? 

Loosey 

Hello All!  

Tracy: I know what you mean about how we eat nowadays, from how I use to eat and the way I eat now, it's is so totally different. So much healthier. And it does feel good eh, when we can say no to things, feels like a big accomplishment!   

As for myself, I didn't have any goodies all day, I am so proud of myself, I went to timmis tonight and seen all the goodies and resisted them all.   

I am ready Terri, had to prepare myself today, so yes I am ready.  

Sherree- that's ok, I am going to be there for 2 or 3 days, I have 4 school kids to shop for so I will be looking for bargains and yes I will be checking out the Walmart.  

Welcome Becky- nice to see ya, you will enjoy it here and will get alot of support here. Good for you on throwing that ice cream out, your on the right track- cleaning your environment.  

I started the UWL on Jan.8 and to date have lost about 60 lbs I was 219 and as of last Monday I am 159.5 my goal is 150 so I am almost there, although I might want to take off another 5 after that, I don't know, I will see. As for exercise, I go on my treadmill about 30 minutes daily and try to get 20 minute strength training sessions up to 3 x a week, I only got it in there twice this past week and I did want to get 3 of them in there, oh well this week I will.  

Hi Dolly- sure glad you found us, welcome back! right now we are in the middle of a 10 lb challenge that ends Aug, 31 but we will probably do another one and I guess it's never too late to join, hop on in!  

WoW! Deb that sure is alot of hiking! think you will be sore tomorrow? ouch...lol....jk...I know you can handle it! Did you eat hotdogs too? I think I will try one of those veggie dogs one day.  

Well I better get some zzzz.... can't wait to try my new Kashi breakfast! lol  

Goodnight ( or should I say good morning!)  

Loosey  

Good Morning! 

Well I am happy to report that I am still the same, whew! well...it could of been  better! lol 159.5 

Breakfast: Kashi cereal 

Snack: banana 

Don't know about the rest of meals yet! 

Happy weigh ins! 

Loosey 

http://drphil.com/articles/article/176/  

COPY AND PASTE: This is the site for The RAPID START PLAN you can download it and print it out. As for substituting, when you find something that you want to replace, just ask one of us, I am sure we can help you, I know I did alot of substituting on that plan.  

Horray for TRACY!!!!!!!! Congrats on your 2.5 lbs loss, now your back down to where you were and your joining us in doing the RSP, Let's do it!!!!! I know we can.  

Well I have to get ready to go to Brandon. I probably won't leave the house till late afternoon with the amount of things I have to do first. Like Laundry and pack and jump on the treadmill, which I am going to do right now!!
  

Later gals!  

Loosey  

Amino Acids make up protein.
Protein makes up basically everything in your body.
In fact the only thing our body has more of than protein is water. 

It really is as simple as that. Protein is the building block of our whole body - muscles, tissues, hair, nails, etc - all made up of protein. If you do not have enough protein in your body you can NOT build muscle mass. The body needs to break protein down to amino acids to build muscles. So, no matter how much you work out - if you don't have protein - you will not gain muscle mass.  

Another important point to remember is that every time you work out you are tearing down muscles and then rebuilding them. Protein is necessary to repair and rebuild your muscles. 

What types of foods have protein?  

Protein is found in common foods such as beef, fish, chicken, milk, eggs and cheese. Eating a diet rich in these foods is a good way to get protein. Unfortunately it can also be a good way to increase a lot of other things you don't want in your body like fats and sugars.  

Here are some common foods and their levels of protein: 

Food Amount of Protein 3 oz. broiled ground beef 21 grams 3 oz. roasted ham 18 grams 3 oz. veal -broiled 23 grams 3.5 oz. roasted chicken 27 grams 3.5 oz. baked/roasted salmon 27 grams 3.5 oz. tuna canned in water 28 grams 1 beef frankfurter 6 grams 1 oz. sliced ham 5 grams 1 large boiled egg 6 grams 1 cup of Milk 8 grams  

What is Whey Protein and why is it good?  

Whey Protein is derived from milk protein. However, unlike milk proteins - whey protein does not contain fat or lactose sugar. Whey protein is the best form of protein to take when using a supplement. Basically with Whey Protein you get all the advantages of protein without the excess baggage other proteins come with - no fat and no lactose. Not only that, studies have shown that Whey Protein can increase our blood levels of glutathione. Glutathione is an antioxidant which is essential to a healthy immune system. As we get older glutathione levels decrease and our immune system weakens. Studies are still being done - but at the University of Nebraska Medical center they were able to extend the life span of hamsters by 60% by supplementing their diet with Whey Protein. So, whey protein is not only good for building and repairing muscles, it also may extend your life.  

What are the reasons I should supplement with whey protein?  

* To build muscle mass
* To speed recovery time
* Reduce injuries related to working out
* Maintain a healthy and fit body
* Feel better during your workouts 

Will taking protein make me fat?  

No - in fact it may help you if you are on a diet. You see the amino acids in protein may help keep your blood sugar levels stabile. This is important because it keeps you feeling good all day and stops your craving for food that occurs when your blood sugar level drops. If your diet is too high in carbohydrates your blood sugar levels go though peaks and valleys. You go from a burst of energy and feeling full to a lull and being hungry. In addition, if you are dieting, getting 17 grams of protein from a protein shake that has only 90 calories is better than getting your protein from a big meal which may have hundreds of calories.  

How Do You Compare Protein Products?  

Very carefully! I will be honest with you, it is very hard to get the facts from a quick look at the labels. If you want to compare two competing products here are some tips to make sure you are comparing apples to apples:  

* Make sure both products are Ion-Exchanged Whey Protein. This is one thing everyone agrees on - Whey Protein is much better than egg protein.  

* Whey Protein can be made of concentrate, isolate or a a combination of the two. Isolate is more expensive than concentrate - but has a higher Biological Value. On paper a pure Whey Protein Isolate mix is going to be the highest quality. However, in practice we feel a blend of concentrate and isolate provides the best bang for the buck. It is not clear that the benefits of only taking Isolate are significant enough to merit the steep increase in price over a good blend.  

* Watch out for the Serving Size trick. What you really want to look at is amount of protein per gram. Scoops come in all sizes - so a company could advertise "50 grams per serving". But if a serving is 75 grams of powder - this is not a high quality protein. On the other hand a product like Optimum 100% Whey Protein has 22 grams of protein in a 28.4 gram serving size. As you can see this is a much better ratio.  

* Compare all other ingredients. You may not want aspartame in your protein. You also need to compare calories, carbs, taste, etc. As you can see - it can be very difficult.  

When is the best time to take a protein supplement?  

This depends on your diet and when you are eating foods rich in protein. Here are a few points when it is best to take a protein supplement:  

1. Right after a workout - this is when your body goes into a stage of recovery and growth. Having the amino acids that make up the protein is key at this point.

     

2. First thing in the morning - because your body has just gone though 8 hours (or however long you sleep for) of not having food - so the protein levels are way down.

     

3. Before you go to sleep - this helps prevent the protein breakdown that naturally occurs when we sleep. If you are not trying to build muscle mass then this protein breakdown is fine. But if you are working out - you want to try to minimize any losses you suffer when you sleep and your protein metabolism slows down.

http://www.powersupplements.com/protein.htm 

Good Afternoon!  

My body is already going through sugar withdrawls! About an hour after lunch, I started to get the shakes or hungry or something and I was going to eat something, then I thought I would just go to sleep, but I couldn't sleep, then I remembered I have this whey protein, so I had that and it really did work, the shakes went away and I didn't feel hungry. WHEW...what a relief! So I will need a snack before supper.  

S: banana  

L: salad, turky bacon, 1/2 c chicken soup.  

 protein shake  

S: ?  

S:?  

Don't know what I am having yet, have to go and dig around, I am still getting ready to go!! lol  

Loosey