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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 12:24:33 GMT -5
Day 1 of diet and it SUCKS!!!
89 more to go
* I have $125 on the line for a weight loss challenge at work that I don't intend to lose.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 12:29:06 GMT -5
$125 isn't worth starving for 90 days. Not to me anyway.
Snack on some celery or something lol.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 12:32:40 GMT -5
It's interesting to me when my coworkers have weight loss challenges. They don't seem to take into account metabolism differences. The men usually drop pounds faster, the more overweight people seem to start out faster too.
I have one coworker that still gets teased about her Oreo binges at work while she was participating in one of the challenges. Obviously she didn't come close to winning.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 12:34:20 GMT -5
We have one going on too. I doubt I will win but it is a good way to motivate people to pay attention what they are eating.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jul 8, 2014 12:34:38 GMT -5
There have been a couple of these at work and the same people always won. Guys could lose more weight faster, regardless of whether they used total lbs lost or % body weight as a metric.
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Post by kittensaver on Jul 8, 2014 12:35:38 GMT -5
Watermelon. Eat as much as you want. It's very hydrating, has vitamins and trace minerals, fiber to fill you and very few calories.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 12:39:37 GMT -5
I skipped the weight loss challenge at work earlier this year, but now they're having a fitness challenge which is just logging the miles walked, ran, paddled, biked... They have awards for the most in each category each month and an overall winner. I just turned in my June numbers this morning and am curious to see what everyone else did. I'm not in winning territory, but it motivated me to do something every day.
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Post by lexxy703 on Jul 8, 2014 12:39:49 GMT -5
I like to snack on cucumber & cherry tomatoes. I don't think either one has many calories.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jul 8, 2014 12:40:06 GMT -5
Go around your store and put together a big tray of goodies everyday and tell the employees everything is free. Continue to do this for 89 days...they will all gain weight while you lose it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 12:41:22 GMT -5
$125 isn't worth starving for 90 days. Not to me anyway. Starting to re-consider it also but damn it... I want to win! |
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Jul 8, 2014 12:43:44 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 12:51:29 GMT -5
Go around your store and put together a big tray of goodies everyday and tell the employees everything is free. Continue to do this for 89 days...they will all gain weight while you lose it.
Problem solved. Oh, and make my part of the tray glazed donuts. Someone tried that on me today... They had chocolate cake on my desk  Really hard to suck on protein shake when you have chocolate cake in front of you!!! 89 days left! |
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Post by souldoubt on Jul 8, 2014 12:54:00 GMT -5
The weight loss competitions they've done at work are in teams and involve % of body weight lost instead of straight lbs to try and make it a bit more fair.
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Post by greeniis10 on Jul 8, 2014 12:59:05 GMT -5
How much are you wanting to lose in 90 days?
Agree that it should be based on % rather than lbs. and it should be separate for the men and the women to try to keep it fair.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 13:02:46 GMT -5
How much are you wanting to lose in 90 days? Agree that it should be based on % rather than lbs. and it should be separate for the men and the women to try to keep it fair. Enough to win!  |
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jul 8, 2014 13:16:42 GMT -5
What did you eat today versus yesterday? I'm sure you'll get used to it.
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Post by greeniis10 on Jul 8, 2014 13:18:23 GMT -5
Good luck, then! I guess I never really thought about it until now: most people complain about how many sweets and treats abound in regular offices. I can only image working amid absolutely anything you wanted! I know you personally don't have a weight problem but I see how it could be an issue for some employees.
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Post by resolution on Jul 8, 2014 13:22:00 GMT -5
I am dieting as well right now. It made a huge difference in my hunger to cut out soda and have a yogurt for breakfast instead of cereal. Not sure why diet coke was making me so hungry, but when I drank some for a road trip last week I was starving all day again.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Jul 8, 2014 13:24:05 GMT -5
Day 1 of diet and it SUCKS!!! 89 more to go * I have $125 on the line for a weight loss challenge at work that I don't intend to lose. Must be tough, being hungry and on a diet and working in a grocery store, being surrounded by food all day. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 13:28:04 GMT -5
Good luck, then! I guess I never really thought about it until now: most people complain about how many sweets and treats abound in regular offices. I can only image working amid absolutely anything you wanted! I know you personally don't have a weight problem but I see how it could be an issue for some employees. I do have a weight problem... I yo-yo I can gain or lose +100 lbs in any given year. I decided to finally get to a weight I am happy with and stick there. I am thinking somewhere between 195-200 lbs. |
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Post by souldoubt on Jul 8, 2014 13:28:54 GMT -5
I am dieting as well right now. It made a huge difference in my hunger to cut out soda and have a yogurt for breakfast instead of cereal. Not sure why diet coke was making me so hungry, but when I drank some for a road trip last week I was starving all day again. Diet soda's are horrible for you for a variety of reasons and studies have shown that they make you hungrier, crave sweets and slow your metabolism. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 13:30:11 GMT -5
I am dieting as well right now. It made a huge difference in my hunger to cut out soda and have a yogurt for breakfast instead of cereal. Not sure why diet coke was making me so hungry, but when I drank some for a road trip last week I was starving all day again. Diet soda's are horrible for you for a variety of reasons and studies have shown that they make you hungrier, crave sweets and slow your metabolism. The caffeine stimulates your appetite too. Well, I wasn't hungry before reading this thread, now I'm freaking starving. |
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Post by greeniis10 on Jul 8, 2014 13:31:09 GMT -5
Soda/pop (regular OR diet) is the devil!!! Wait, didn't we just have this conversation??
Good for you for giving it up!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 13:33:21 GMT -5
Day 1 of diet and it SUCKS!!! 89 more to go * I have $125 on the line for a weight loss challenge at work that I don't intend to lose. Must be tough, being hungry and on a diet and working in a grocery store, being surrounded by food all day. You guys aren't helping lol!!! |
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Jul 8, 2014 13:36:18 GMT -5
I can share my lovely cold if you want. Between that and moving, I've not gained a pound in the past 8 weeks, which probably means I am going to get fussed at for not gaining at my next appt (when two appts ago she fussed at me for gaining too much  ). Lots of iced tea helps me when I am trying to keep my mind off of eating. It's got enough flavor that it's different than water, yet still no calories. |
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 8, 2014 13:39:25 GMT -5
Must be tough, being hungry and on a diet and working in a grocery store, being surrounded by food all day. You guys aren't helping lol!!! Aw, Cawiau, give yourself another incentive. Aside from the money, I mean. Tell Mrs. Cawiau if you win, you want a double dose of toe-curling sex. I mean, with that sleek physique, she should be unable to resist. Oh, and as far as the money goes, get it all in one-dollar bills, and wear a G-string. That way, she can make it rain!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 13:39:53 GMT -5
Target has Reese Peanut Butter Cup Oreos on sale for $2/package this week. I so want to try them...
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jul 8, 2014 13:48:20 GMT -5
Good luck, then! I guess I never really thought about it until now: most people complain about how many sweets and treats abound in regular offices. I can only image working amid absolutely anything you wanted! I know you personally don't have a weight problem but I see how it could be an issue for some employees. I do have a weight problem... I yo-yo I can gain or lose +100 lbs in any given year. I decided to finally get to a weight I am happy with and stick there. I am thinking somewhere between 195-200 lbs. Good luck! I know everyone is different and all bodies are different but I lost 40 pounds over two years (30 the first year, 10 the second) by going the slow and steady route. Unfortunately, there's nothing sexy or instantly rewarding by making smarter food choices, watching portion sizes, and working out. Boring! |
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jul 8, 2014 13:54:03 GMT -5
Aw, Cawiau, give yourself another incentive. Aside from the money, I mean. Tell Mrs. Cawiau if you win, you want a double dose of toe-curling sex. I mean, with that sleek physique, she should be unable to resist. Oh, and as far as the money goes, get it all in one-dollar bills, and wear a G-string. That way, she can make it rain! NANCY!!  WHAT  ??  You don't think the idea of dollar-bills-in-the-buns is sexy? |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Jul 8, 2014 14:01:43 GMT -5
I like to snack on cucumber & cherry tomatoes. I don't think either one has many calories. I smother mine in Italian salad dressing and can eat an entire bowl of that and I've been eating a lot watermelon and cantaloupe. It's in the mid 90's here and the heat index is always very high so it hydrates me and doesn't make me drowsy like heavier foods do. And my belly needs to go down some. Too much delicious Mexican food lately. <<drool>> |
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