South Beach Diet

Dee Bee · #61 Postby **Dee Bee** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:44 pm

Great progress, vbhoutex, j, and chad!

I tried a new piece of equipment at the Y last week, a Nu-Step, which is a recumbent stepper with handles for simultaneous upper body movement (i.e., pushing-pulling) . About 15 minutes at resistance level 5 (of 10) was as much as my hips could handle twice last week. The floor trainer suggested alternating between choosing 30 min. treadmill or 15(+) min. of nu-step every workout.

I missed exercising yesterday (cleaned home closets instead); today I had good intentions but was involved in a highway incident on the way home from a.m. classes (very minor damage to my car, no personal physical damage, and a HUGE prayer of thanksgiving for protection). Since I got home late and have to leave for p.m. classes in about an hour, I missed exercising today, as well. But it's top priority early tomorrow!

chadtm80 · #62 Postby **chadtm80** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:46 am

Lost another 5 pounds this week!! I am so surprised it is coming off at that pace!! So exciting.. lol.. Working out at the YMCA Moday thru Thursday, then I take the weekend off to do the family thing. :-)

sunny · #63 Postby **sunny** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:55 am

chadtm80 wrote:Lost another 5 pounds this week!! I am so surprised it is coming off at that pace!! So exciting.. lol.. Working out at the YMCA Moday thru Thursday, then I take the weekend off to do the family thing.

That is great progress, Chad!! Working out will give you an extra benefit - the energy to keep up with Dustin!!

#64 Postby **vbhoutex** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:40 am

Well I can't keep up with Chad, but that isn't what it is all about. GREAT JOB CHAD!!!!!!! I did drop another 2 pounds this week(was up to four more before the weekend!!! :oops:

)so I am still making progress.

Still need to get into the walking routine!!!

sunny · #65 Postby **sunny** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:41 am

Well, I am proud of myself. I just passed up a King Cake filled with cream cheese!

Lindaloo · #66 Postby **Lindaloo** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 12:29 pm

chadtm80 wrote:Lost another 5 pounds this week!! I am so surprised it is coming off at that pace!! So exciting.. lol.. Working out at the YMCA Moday thru Thursday, then I take the weekend off to do the family thing.

WOW!! The average is at least 2 pounds a week. Your metabolism loves this Chad. Keep it up!!

Dee Bee · #67 Postby **Dee Bee** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:22 pm

Wonderful progress, Chad and vbhoutex!

Don't forget your vitamins and plenty of water.

P.S.When you reach Phase 3, check out the Carbwell Oreos if you miss that kind of cookie. They're more than merely "not bad": although not dunkable (the cookie-part texture is too fragile) these are identical in looks and really close to regular Oreos in taste -- the patented chocolatey cookies layered with the sweet and creamy white middle -- yet only 3 net carbs, 2.5 g fat, and 50 calories per cookie.

#68 Postby **vbhoutex** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 4:58 pm

I lost 2 more pounds this past week. If I can keep up that pace I will be happy. If I can make myself get into the walking routine and my leg can handle it it would be more lbs. gone though and that is what I am still working towards.

Dee Bee · #69 Postby **Dee Bee** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:15 pm

vbhoutex wrote:I lost 2 more pounds this past week. If I can keep up that pace I will be happy. If I can make myself get into the walking routine and my leg can handle it it would be more lbs. gone though and that is what I am still working towards.

Keep up the great work! :boog:

#70 Postby **vbhoutex** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 3:13 pm

Hey guys are we still doing this? I am only down 1 pound since last report, but that is better than none!! I am still hanging in there even though I have a long way to go.

J and Chad, where are you? Still stuck on that Hooters Air flight?? :lol:

southerngale · #71 Postby **southerngale** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 3:49 pm

I just now read this thread. :oops:

Great job guys! How's it going now?

David...you may not lose much each week but don't get discouraged. You're more likely to keep it off this time if it's lost at a slower pace. That shows more of a lifestyle change than just a fad diet. JMO

Keep up the great work!! I know y'all can do it!

Miss Mary · #72 Postby **Miss Mary** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:46 pm

vbhoutex wrote:Hey guys are we still doing this? I am only down 1 pound since last report, but that is better than none!! I am still hanging in there even though I have a long way to go. J and Chad, where are you? Still stuck on that Hooters Air flight??

David!!! They must be on that flight - going back and forth, coast to coast. No set destination....Boondocks, Nebraska....sure, I'll go there.....LOL

Mary

#73 Postby **vbhoutex** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:41 am

Miss Mary wrote:
vbhoutex wrote:Hey guys are we still doing this? I am only down 1 pound since last report, but that is better than none!! I am still hanging in there even though I have a long way to go. J and Chad, where are you? Still stuck on that Hooters Air flight??

David!!! They must be on that flight - going back and forth, coast to coast. No set destination....Boondocks, Nebraska....sure, I'll go there.....LOL

Mary

I think Chad got to borrow someones laptop while on the flight! He has already posted something about J this morning. :roll:

chadtm80 · #74 Postby **chadtm80** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:53 am

LOL!!!!

I started January 1st.. Here it is February 16th and I am down 22 pounds :-)

I am still working out Monday Through Thursday at the YMCA, and every other week I will throw in a weekend day. I feel so much better about my self.. My energy level has sky rocketed :-)

I will post before and after pics when I have reached my goal :-)

Skywatch_NC · #75 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Wed Feb 16, 2005 2:35 pm

chadtm80 wrote:LOL!!!!

I started January 1st.. Here it is February 16th and I am down 22 pounds I am still working out Monday Through Thursday at the YMCA, and every other week I will throw in a weekend day. I feel so much better about my self.. My energy level has sky rocketed I will post before and after pics when I have reached my goal

CONGRATULATIONS CHAD!!!!

VERY proud of you, Wxbuddy!!

I have a treadmill in my bedroom...just need the motivation to USE it!!!!

Eric

Miss Mary · #76 Postby **Miss Mary** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 8:55 am

Eric - We have a treadmill. I need to find the motivation to get back on it daily too! The other day the thought of swim-suit season looming ahead almost drove me to get on it. But I'm fighting a cold right now.....

Like Chad stated, once you walk consistently for a while, you do feel a surge in energy. You'd think that knowing that fact would spur me on, but it doesn't!!! It's cold in our basment, where we moved the treadmill to.

How about this - if you walk daily, I will too Eric!

Mary

sunny · #77 Postby **sunny** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 9:30 am

Congratulations Chad - way to go!!

Miss Mary and Eric - I have every confidence in you two to get motivated and get on those treadmills!!

Miss Mary · #78 Postby **Miss Mary** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:37 pm

I got on mine this morning! And yes I did walk 25 minutes....LOL Had two phone calls while walking.....but each time I went right back to walking.

I want that energy surge right now! Need to patient I know. It takes about 2 weeks to kick in. But at least I can attest Chad isn't crazy.....daily walking and/or jogging really does give you a lot of energy. I used to say it was better than an afternoon cup of coffee. Prior to daily walking, I would get very sleepy by 4 p.m. And need that cup of coffee or tea, to stay awake. After 2 weeks of walking, I rarely got sleepy late in the day.

Thanks Sunny!

Mary

sunny · #79 Postby **sunny** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 3:40 pm

You are welcome Miss Mary!! I find there is so much of a difference in my attitude when I work-out vs. when I don't. I handle stress a lot better! Those endorphins, you know?!!

Miss Mary · #80 Postby **Miss Mary** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 6:25 pm

There are so many benefits from regular exercise. Weight loss or control, energy, fighting off colds or viruses, sleeping better, handling stress more efficiently as you pointed out, keeping your heart pumping well, etc.

I think I just talked myself into doing this again. Today was my first day back on in weeks.

Mary

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