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livelifefully

Start Weight:	(11 May 08) 146.0 lb
Current Weight:	(07 Jan 09) 140.0 lb
Goal Weight:	138.0 lb

following: Weight Watchers
performance: gaining 1.0 lb a week

Hello everyone! I'm Rachel, a happy mom of 3 kids. My 2 oldest girls are 9 and 6, and my son is 4. I have been married for 13 years.

I've been on Fatsecret here since January when I decided to get serious about losing weight. I didn't have a ton of weight to lose, but also didn't feel good in my clothes and with how I looked. Since then, I have lost 17 lbs. and am just a pound away from reaching my goal! I have worked hard to lose the weight, and now love and need to workout! I have become strong and fit and am amazed at how much I can now do!

I have been training for a sprint triathlon the last 3 months which has been great exercise. I swim, bike and run each week, along with weight training. I went from struggling to run a mile to now having run 5 miles! It's amazing what you can accomplish when you push yourself and are consistent with training. I never thought I would be able to run that far- NEVER!

I love my buddies on this site...they are so encouraging and a really great group of women! Live your best life everyone and enjoy all life has to offer feeling healthy and strong!

FatSecret member since: 20 Jan 08

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Push Week Challenge!

status:	Completed
ended:	08 Sep 08
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	cindyshine on diet cindyshine's own diet
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	information on diet The South Beach Diet
	last weighin: gaining 7.0 lb a week

	Lucybell33 on diet Slim Fast
	last weighin: losing 2.4 lb a week

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3 published recipes

livelifefully's cookbook

cals: 150kcal | fat: 3.94g | carbs: 29.54g | prot: 1.43g

Taffy Apple Salad

A light version of a favorite salad that's quick, easy to make and really yummy.

cals: 136kcal | fat: 3.63g | carbs: 23.06g | prot: 3.71g

Roasted Asparagus with Red Potatoes and Onion

Easy, delicious and healthy veggies make a lovely side dish.

cals: 367kcal | fat: 9.27g | carbs: 51.47g | prot: 23.35g

Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce

Healthy and delicious beef cabbage rolls with brown rice and tomato sauce.

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livelifefully's latest posts

Ice Cream
I actually enjoy light ice cream almost every night. But, I plan for it so I don't feel guilty eating it and I enjoy it as a nice treat. My favorite is Edy's Grand Light French Silk. I put it in a sugar cone (50 cal. for the cone) just over the edge, about 1/2 cup in all. It's about 4 WW points. It's very good and feels indulgent but yet not so terrible. Just watch the portion size.

posted 18 Dec 2008, 07:29

Losing Weight on a College Schedule
I am wondering since you are skipping breakfast, are you really hungry at lunch and eating too many calories there? It really is important to eat something for breakfast to "break the fast" and get your body back into burning mode. Even just keeping apples around would be good. I would think you can bring some apples back from the cafeteria or buy a bag from the store for pretty cheap. Eat high fiber at every meal if you can- like have a salad with each meal or veggies and a smaller portion of the main dish. As far as portable snacks go, again look for higher fiber, lower sugar things. Good snacks to go are Fiber One granola bar, a TLC honey almond flax chewy granola bar (both are really good and 2 points each), an apple or piece of fruit, a portioned bag of nuts (esp. almonds). I love a little cheese on an apple with almonds and some tea. The WW yogurt is very good too. I would stay away from their other snacks though if you can and try to stick to as much healthy, natural stuff as you can. Just b/c it is "diet" doesn't mean it will fill you up and it can cause more cravings. For nighttime eating, really try to keep your snack down to 2-4 points. Don't let yourself succumb to the late night pizza that is so tempting. If you have a freezer, I would keep a stash of your favorite low cal ice cream snack handy and plan out what you are going to eat so you are prepared and you don't feel guilty for eating it. I also have eaten slowly, sit down for all food, and really paid attention to what I am eating which makes eating feel more satisfying and easier to stop. Hope that helps!

posted 17 Dec 2008, 20:59

willpower!
I do this same self sabotauging thing to myself all the time. Her advice to write down everything is a good one. I have not done that for a long time and it was working out ok but I also didn't lose at all over the summer and fall. My weight was then slowly creeping up. So I am back to counting points this week again to jump start it. I know I went over yesterday so I was tempted to not write it down, but I will go back now and long in my dinner from last night. It's kind of a pain, but at the same time it does show the truth of what we are truly eating.

posted 29 Oct 2008, 07:22

privacy
That was weird- I googled my screen name and yes there was all the info. I had an experience too with a somewhat innocent, but creepy message I got from a FS person. I reported it and they closed their account. Certainly they can be on again though and read anything. It is discouraging b/c you want to share this weight loss journey with others to be encouraged, but there are probably people out there reading with the wrong motives. I just am somewhat cautious now about what I share.

posted 05 Oct 2008, 13:56

Push Week Challenge Guidelines
Hey FS buddies!
Let's make real progress toward our goals in this short Push Week Challenge. If you join, this week you will commit to:

1. Focus on healthy eating- mainly natural, unprocessed foods. Go with higher protein and fiber at each meal, lower on the carbs and sugars. Strive for veggies and/ or a salad at each meal.

2. Eat consciously! This means fork down between every bite. Take it slow and enjoy what you are eating. Stop eating when you think you are getting full!!

3. NO sneaking bites or standing while eating this week! No cheating while making the kids food! Every bite must be eaten intentionally while sitting down!

4. Exercise 4 hours b/w Monday-Friday. This should include:
*2 hours cardio- step it up a notch
*1 hour of weights- again step it up
*1 hour of floor exercise and toning

Weigh in on Monday and again on Friday morning. Check in with each other to encourage each other this week. We can do this!!

posted 31 Aug 2008, 12:30

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07 January 2009

I hate to record it going back to 140, but that's what it is this morning. I hope that is the last time I am above the 130's again! I think it will be. ...

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05 January 2009

I feel like I did good today overall, although I am looking a little portly all around I think. Exercise today was good and included: 35 min/ 9 miles on ...

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