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**IMGreat101** · 12-20-10, 06:57 PM

Hello!

I am jumping on the exercise/diet wagon on January 1. Having broken and crushed some bones, the exercise is a challenge. This week I am doing my fasting blood work and will be working on those numbers also.

The diet end of it is going to involve vegetables and fruits for breakfast, lunch and work snacks. A sensible meal at night. (might have to cut out the foie gras)

How do you feel about the BMI scale?

**Buttercup** · 12-20-10, 06:59 PM

Good luck to you, IMGreat!

**IMGreat101** · 12-20-10, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Buttercup

Good luck to you, IMGreat!

THX BC

I will post results on Mondays, what better time to see #s,

**Jenna** · 12-21-10, 12:16 AM

Good luck!

**IMGreat101** · 12-23-10, 11:22 PM

Scale at Dr's office said 264.8 lbs .. YIKES!!!

More motivation to make my goal. I have also included a few friends at work. So... I will gorge on the rich holiday foods and then get to the task.

**Five-0** · 12-23-10, 11:29 PM

What kind of phone do you have Great?

**IMGreat101** · 12-24-10, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Five-0

What kind of phone do you have Great?

It is just a phone, that is all

I do not use it for it's internet or anything except calls or text

oh, wrong answer...

I have t mobile some sort of razor t3 or sumthin?

**Five-0** · 12-24-10, 12:31 AM

Ah, if you had a smart phone I was going to recommend a calorie counter app.

**IMGreat101** · 12-24-10, 07:25 AM

I will be keeping fat grams to 20 or less/day.

**pgg** · 12-24-10, 07:50 AM

Good luck. I don't think I could take the strain of a diet and exercise.

**IMGreat101** · 12-24-10, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by pgg

Good luck. I don't think I could take the strain of a diet and exercise.

Some of my motivation will be to look at my customers. Believe me, it is right out of the "Krispy Creme Calender Girls".

**Five-0** · 12-24-10, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by IMGreat101

I will be keeping fat grams to 20 or less/day.

Different results for different people. Some do better with lower fat and other with lower carbs. Don't cut out too much fat. It is what will keep you satisfied. I try to keep fat calories below 20% and don't rely on set number of grams. Nailed it right at 20% today. That means plenty of energy and no hungry feeling.

Go here from your home computer:

All Things Food and Diet - FatSecret

Here is what I ate today:

http://www.fatsecret.com/Diary.aspx?...4967&id=394345

Breakfast 6 - 2.00 26.00 7.00 160
1 serving Instant Oatmeal Weight Control - Maple and Brown Sugar 6 - 2.00 26.00 7.00 160
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Lunch 37 240 30.00 69.00 99.00 930
3 servings Grilled and Ready Chicken Breast Fillets 13 180 4.50 3.00 72.00 330
3 servings Sliced Sharp Cheddar 10 60 21.00 - 15.00 240
3 servings Soft and Smooth Wheat Hamburger Buns 14 - 4.50 66.00 12.00 360
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Dinner 22 10 2.00 109.00 23.00 550
2 servings Fat Free Milk (with Omega-3s & Vit E) 9 10 2.00 28.00 20.00 220
3 servings Frosted Flakes 13 - - 81.00 3.00 330
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Snacks / Other 27 20 16.00 46.00 5.00 665
1 serving Sara Lee Sweet Potato Pie Slice 14 20 16.00 46.00 5.00 340
5 servings Whiskey 13 - - - - 325
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Day Summary:
92%
of RDI*
(2305 calories)

* Based on your RDI of 2500 calories (30 Sep 10)
Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (43%)
Fat (20%)
Protein (37%)

Those 3 chicken breast samiches were eaten every two hours starting at 10am. With my Droid I can scan bar codes on food packages and most restaurants are listed in the app. I also add in any exercise and daily activities that can offset any food intakes. This has resulted in slow steady weight loss. 3 inches in my waist in as many months.

**IMGreat101** · 12-25-10, 05:03 AM

Snacks / Other 27 20 16.00 46.00 5.00 665
1 serving Sara Lee Sweet Potato Pie Slice 14 20 16.00 46.00 5.00 340
5 servings Whiskey 13 - - - - 325
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Everyone knows cognac goes with Sweet Potato Pie.

**Five-0** · 12-25-10, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by IMGreat101

Everyone knows cognac goes with Sweet Potato Pie.

Had them at different times. That Gentleman Jack was on the rocks after working in Santa's Workshop and finally getting the little one down.

**IMGreat101** · 01-28-11, 08:45 PM

Meal replacement is happening.

Breakfast = Oatmeal w/fruit, cinnamon, honey and extra fruit on side

Lunch = Salad, heavy on the veggies topped with a can of tuna (packed in water)

Dinner = "trying" to be sensible

Breaks at work = fruit and or veggies with tap water from home

Food forum =

Exercise is treadmill and airdyne 4x/week

Clothes are feeling a little bit less snug. The big story will come next wed with weigh in.

**Buttercup** · 01-28-11, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by IMGreat101

Clothes are feeling a little bit less snug. The big story will come next wed with weigh in.

Congratulations and good luck with the weigh-in!

**IMGreat101** · 02-03-11, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by IMGreat101

Meal replacement is happening.

Breakfast = Oatmeal w/fruit, cinnamon, honey and extra fruit on side

Lunch = Salad, heavy on the veggies topped with a can of tuna (packed in water)

Dinner = "trying" to be sensible

Breaks at work = fruit and or veggies with tap water from home

Food forum =

Exercise is treadmill and airdyne 4x/week

Clothes are feeling a little bit less snug. The big story will come next wed with weigh in.

Ok, Wednesday has come and gone. I am not happy with weigh in and will be making a few adjustments. I consider myself lucky that there are not any veggies or fruit that I do not like.

On a positive note. The oncologist is happy with the ct scan and asked if I wanted to "stretch out" my appointments. I was thinking he was going to say 6 months or so.... no, 4 months with another scan scheduled. grrrrrrr !!!