The BWW Weight Watchers Club- Page 18

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:46pm

You know this isn't actually mud but the result of that natural laxative I powdered onto my ice cream, right?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:46pm

You always have to go one step past fun, don't you?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:47pm

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[StageWhore]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:56pm

Sorry to interrupt the fun, but can I substitute olive oil for canola oil in baking? I know it's healthier, but will it just end up weird?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:57pm

I used olive oil in a cake and found it was a bit weird.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 5:58pm

I've actually found olive oil to work well in most recipes--but it is def something you have to experiment with. Sometimes it does NOT work lol.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:03pm

I think depends on the amount of flavour otherwise. I used it in a plain butter cake and found the olive taste was quite noticable. But if you're using it in something chocolate-baked, say, maybe it won't be as obvious.

[StageWhore]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:03pm

Ok, thanks. I just don't want to ruin my recipe.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:05pm

What are you making?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:05pm

If she's baking something chocolate, Tiff, I don't think she'd be bothering with the healthier substitute.

[StageWhore]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:07pm

Actually, I am baking something chocolate. I just try to stick in as many healthy things as I can without giving up flavor. I'm not on a diet, per se. I just don't want needless unhealthiness.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:07pm

Did you see the part where I said I substituted for olive oil in a butter cake??

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:08pm

One of my favorite treats is frozen Vitamin Water. Healthy and delicious!

[StageWhore]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:10pm

No, I actually completely missed that. All right, looks like I'm experimenting.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:11pm

Sorry, StageWhore. My post was meant for Rath.

And yes, I think if you're making something with chocolate, you should be safe. What percentage is the cocoa?

[StageWhore]

Posted: 1/28/06 at 6:38pm

Um, I'm not sure. But I just mixed up the batter, and I think it'll be quite good. I also discovered my roomie's friend stole our mixer, so I mixed it all with a fork. I think that workout warrants a hefty piece of cake, don't you? Ok, now I'll go away and stop tempting you dieters with cake.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 10:40am

Okay, I am finding that I need more motivation than just trying to eat better. I do really well through out the work day and then I get home and just blow it.

So, I am going to attempt the public humiliation route. I figure if I post my weekly losses (or lack there of, god forbid gains) in this thread then it will give me motivation.

I weighed in this morning at 221.5 lbs.

My overall goal is to get down to around 185-190.
My short term goal is to get to 210 lbs by my New York trip in mid March.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 10:49am

Is it an appetite issue? Can you eat more smaller meals throughout the day rather than a larger meal when you get home? Or is that not an option because of time limitations at work?

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 10:55am

That is an option.

I find the the bigger problem is that I just eat too much. Not meals, I just start snacking too much after dinner.

The main issue at work here is that I came from a family who always had dessert after EVERY meal. Breakfast. Something sweet. Lunch. Something Sweet. Dinner. Something Sweet. Snacks were usually sweet to. Plus, diabetes runs in my family so I really need to reel it in.

Even though I've been out of the house for a while, I just put this together as a major part of the problem recently. Now, I have to find the motivation to beat it.

When I was in high school I was very fit (ran 5 miles a day, danced was very active)so being the size I am now (and feeling like I suddenly got there) is all the more discouraging.

I am just going to make it a point to try and start replacing the sweets with vegetables and "free point" type snacks.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 11:08am

Don't disallow some sweets. Replace the dessert with a piece of chocolate. Just once piece. And then put the rest away. Snacks are fine, though there are plenty of "filling" snacks out there that don't add calorically. Plain popcorn, with some salt. Or celery salt. So much of changing one's eating habits is through sheer willpower. You have it, and you'll reach your goal, Patronus!

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 11:12am

I didn't realize that popcorn was more or less a good snack. It isn't my favorite thing in the world, but it could break up the monotony from time to time.

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I do appreciate it. And it helps motivate me because now I know that someone actually read the post and may pay attention if I don't post again.

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 11:24am

Don't forget that you can also add spices to popcorn to help change the monotony of that. Add a dash of paprika here and there. Celery salt as I mentioned before. And you don't need a lot of it to "fill up."

It's a challenging road to be on, and encouragement is always needed. The key point to keep in mind is that you CAN do this.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 11:28am

And a good one undi, thanks.

That is one of the things that I am terrible about. If food is there, I'll eat it. Even if I take a lot of healthy snacks to work I have a tough time spreading them out throughout the day.

I think distracting myself will play a huge part in my losing weight.

Another thing I do is drink LARGE amounts of water. It tends to fill me up pretty quickly and make me not want to eat.

If I can just overcome the snacking and "it's 12:30, time for lunch" or "6:00 dinner time" way of thinking and avoid eating when I am not hungry I think I'll be able to drop the weight pretty quickly.

Hey at least I am aware of my problems.
Updated On: 2/1/06 at 11:28 AM

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 11:32am

Can you portion out the snacks into smaller amounts? Or buy smaller packages?

The water definitely helps. And you can always do things to water to break the monotony of that as well. Make green tea iced tea. Or flavor it with lemon juice and sugar substitute.

[Patronus]

Posted: 2/1/06 at 11:35am

Portion size isn't typically my problem. It's how many portions I have.

My highest was actually 226, so I've come down a bit, but lately I seem to be stuck between 220 and 223 so I decided I needed to take it up a notch.

When coming down from 226, I worked on the baggies of snacks and things like that.

I actually found this great flavored carbonated water at Target. I think it's their house brand that has no calories, no sodium and no caffeine. It's pretty good and quite cheap.