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pinkpvc
04-14-2014, 08:18 AM
Rightyo, based on the feedback here I purchased protein powder (no sugar) and have been drinking it with water which surprisingly tastes nice. My milkshakes were leaving me feeling hungry, now I don't feel as deprived.
Quinoa recipes all noted for a later date. :thumbsup:
Tonight I'm making "Quinoa salad with mango and mint" - http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/quinoasaladwithavoca_84148
Because it sounds LOVELY. I will rinse the Quinoa because I'm in the UK and the packet doesn't mention anything about being pre-rinsed. Can't do any harm.
Green Tea was mentioned early on, and I just realized I have a massive pack of Green Tea lying unused. Only thing is, unless it's authentically Japanese I hate the taste. Anything you can add to Green Tea to make it taste less blech?
Tomorrow is my two week weigh in. I predict a 1 pound weight loss which makes me a bit :( but is also good because everything helps.
charlie61
04-14-2014, 12:13 PM
Green Tea was mentioned early on, and I just realized I have a massive pack of Green Tea lying unused. Only thing is, unless it's authentically Japanese I hate the taste. Anything you can add to Green Tea to make it taste less blech?
You can add a bit of almond milk (or whatever milk product you use). You could add a squeeze of lemon juice. A slice of fresh fruit.. You can stir it with a cinnamon stick (I wouldn't recommend adding cinnamon straight up, as it doesn't dissolve in water). A bit of ginger would work well, too.
azgymnos
04-23-2014, 05:21 PM
Hi!
(a little disclosure: been a trainer for over 14 years, write for a few well known sites and absolutely love what I do. I don't want to spew-out unwanted advice or too many details...so please ask if you want me to provide more info or get more specific.)
It sounds to me like you want your results to be long-term, that you okay with a little time to get there as long as it's real. That is fantastic! I also like that you lean towards a veterinarian diet...it's the only form of a "diet" I have ever seen long-term results (over 1 year) with. The rest of the "need to do" stuff isn't anything you don't already know; you just need to be absolutely consistent in doing it. I see way too many people get lost in specific "angles" (food/caloric type instead of volume, cardio pattern rather than consistent movement, etc.).
Here is the stuff I think you should do:
Keep your calories healthy and keep them consistent...don't starve yourself and don't force things that you don't enjoy (saw some great tips above on yummy options). Once you can do this perfectly for >1 month, then start getting choosy where they come from.
Walk. It's easy, it's low impact and it's surprisingly great for you! I've seen significantly better results by people who walk 1-hour per day 5 times per week than cardio-superstars.
Yoga is a great place to start and learn to connect with your body. Keep it up!
Believe in yourself! People who are annoyingly positive always do better. Be annoying about being happy!
And, no surprise here...repeat, repeat and repeat.
Once you're ready for the next level, shoot me a message and I'll be happy to post a "stage II" of sorts. (Don't want to do it now for fear of being "that guy".)
Good luck...I can't wait to see how you succeed!!
charlie61
04-23-2014, 05:23 PM
Walk. It's easy, it's low impact and it's surprisingly great for you! I've seen significantly better results by people who walk 1-hour per day 5 times per week than cardio-superstars.
Mmm-hmm! A 30-minute walk every morning or evening does wonders for the body and mind.
http://ed.ted.com/featured/Mot8KdLT
Fionaver
04-26-2014, 03:29 AM
Just wanted to weigh in on the topic:
I've been a vegetarian for 16 years, 3 of them vegan (although not currently.) When I went vegetarian at 14, I was 5'6" 138 and wasn't fully grown - I'm 5'8" or so now and fluctuate between 125-135 and am fairly toned (although, like most people, all I see are areas that 'need work.' My mom was heavier when she was in college and managed my diet at ~1500 calories a day and made sure that I knew how to eat right growing up. That said - going vegetarian marked a turning point for me and I credit that, with genetics and dancing, as the reason why I've been able to maintain my weight with the transition into my 30s. I don't count calories anymore, but I keep an eye on them and it helps me balance out when I splurge.
When I'm actually really keeping an eye on things, daily caloric consumption is close/slightly higher than yours but maybe this will give you some low prep ideas to start with. Mix and match calories accordingly.
Breakfast:
Smoothie (with frozen fruit, a banana, and some fortified orange juice)
Toast/half a bagel - top with hummus or peanut butter or an egg
Fruit with a tablespoon of vanilla yogurt and a little granola
Lunch/Dinner:
Mix and Match (but portion accordingly):
Veggie wrap or sandwich (hummus and part of one of those broccoli slaw salad packs with dressing or chickpea salad on pita, flatbread, or whole wheat bread)
Soup (I'm very partial to Wolfgang Puck's soups from a flavor profile - they don't taste canned) with roll
Prepackaged salad
Pasta with fresh sauteed vegetables (but highlight the veggie quantity over the carb quantity.)
Couscous/quinoa/whatever with garlic, beans, spinach, mushrooms,broccoli. Top with parm/nut yeast or leave slightly saucy if cooked with veggie stock.
Plate of cheese/crackers/pickles/veggies with hummus etc
Snacks:
Luna Bar (limit to 1 a day (~200 cals))
Kale chips
Yogurt
Veggies with hummus
It's soooo easy to become a cheese and bread vegetarian. I'm a OMG CHEESE MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING type.
But...
My thinnest (115 at 27) was when I was vegan on a soup/smoothie diet after a bad night in VIP led to a dental injury where I couldn't eat solids for 4 months and I was thinner while vegan overall. It wasn't for me so much as for my ex-fiance's health, and - given my feelings on cheese - that was like going on a diet. It forced me to really learn to like vegetables and to learn how to prep easy food for myself (since eating out was challenging.) Focusing on the things I could eat was more helpful than the things I couldn't and trying to 'eat more varied veggies' was a better mindset than 'eat less bread.'
And Charlie61 - Kale chips! Not sure what your diet is exactly, but those tend to work really nicely. Or baked pastas/stews where they can soften nicely but add a lovely texture.. I know the raw food movement uses them and collards in lieu of lettuce, but I haven't tried that.
_Dalia
05-21-2014, 05:04 PM
Pinkpvc it's been a while since you've updated this. Just wondering how it's going?
I'll just add that for me, if I clean up my diet I'll start to lose weight but I mean really clean it up. No junk whatsoever. Then of course when I start working out (I do crossfit) I get even better results. You just have to be consistent & keep yourself accountable for what you eat.
pinkpvc
05-21-2014, 09:29 PM
Hi dalia, progress has been sloooow. I've lost about 6 pounds but I suppose the good news is that its stayed off and if I just keep going it will come off eventually. I could definitely stand to exercise more, I've been struggling with leaving the house cos of depression so I know if I could just get out for a walk every day it would come off quicker. Still doing the exercise bike every day.
Going into hospital for a month to get ECT so there's a possibility that if its successful I will come off some meds which will help the weight loss too. And of course if I feel better I will be able to leave the house more.
Thanks for your continued support xx
kaninchen
05-22-2014, 11:23 AM
It's soooo easy to become a cheese and bread vegetarian.
LOL can we talk about this? I'm a cheese and bread vegetarian. It's terrible. I eat toasted Ezekiel bread with brie every effing day. I'm thin at 5'6 and 33-25-36 but I'd like to be thinner, like any lady.
How do busy vegetarian chicks avoid falling into the cheese and bread trap? When I was less busy, I ate much better, and had time to shop for ingredients and make things like lentils, vegetable curries, salads, etc. Now I'm just so fucking occupied with school and work that I really only have time to eat apples, carrots, bananas, and toast. Are there any other peel/open-and-eat options that I'm missing?