Weight Loss Club - Week 3

Happy Friday, all!!

For those who want to read our previous reports - here is a link:

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As to my progress this week - it's not been a good week for me - not much exercise and too many snacks

However, I'm still determined to work at it, and today is a new day! This weekend kicks off my training for the half-marathon in May, so I'm planning to use that as my new start. Wish me luck!

Karen

[quote="jimbo1957"]If I missed the posting somewhere... sorry for adding (or missing) the topic thread... Small steps (now that I'm out of "Phase I") on South Beach.

But 307 to 306 is one less pound to worry about this week... and I'm sleeping pretty soundly, not getting up more than once during the night, and have managed to exceed four hours on CPAP for the first time(s) this week. Not at all bad for Day 28th of my new life with treated OSA...!

Best to all,

Jimbo

Good Luck with the training, Karen that's a really great undertaking.

I was dating a marathon runner a few years ago and started jogging and after a while I began to like it. I gave it up after an injury and reverted to walking, then came OSA and I gave everything up for lack of energy and sleeping constantly. Things are on the right track and I am through another week of sticking with the healthy eating and my Gazelle. Our company sponsors a monthly combined birthday celebration for all employees celebrating a birthday that month. There were 6 huge cakes, various varieties and I passed them all up!! It was hard but I did it.

I was going to post this as a "Guest" because of the embarrassment factor but confession is good for the soul, right? And y'all can get a chuckle out of this:

I went shopping and was checking out the sale rack and found a really nice pair of work pants. Anytime I can find a pair of pants with a ZIPPER instead of elastic waist I am elated. Tried them on, they fit and looked good. I bought them. When I went to launder them the first time I checked the tag for instructions and saw that they were MATERNITY PANTS!!! I was mortified. I immediately cut the tag out, heaven forbid I get in an accident and have medical people checking me for a pregnacy. Then I decided that this could be another motivating devise and taped it to my refrigerator and every time I see that tag I will be that much more determined to lose this 50 lb. baby I'm carrying around!!

Off the ride the Gazelle and think healthy...
May you all be blessed with happy, healthy thoughts and have a week filled with success

Not a good week for me, but not a bad week either. Atleast I remained the same. I started the SlimFast diet. I'm thinking with the reduction of food intake my metabolism slowed down as well. Damn body. I wish we could override that feature withhold imbibing a mouthful of stimulants.

Karen, good luck with the marathon. during the warmer months I was out riding my bike and trying to walk- that is until I thought I was ready to go a little faster pace with walking and tried to slightly jog. Well, after literally three steps into the jog, I felt a sharp and I mean sharp pain in the lower part of my calf/ankle. Well the jogging ended there. Though I conitnued to walk hoping to walk off the exrutiating pain. eventually I could walk with some pain. It hurt for weeks and then the winter settled in and I haven't been able to exercise since. would love to buy and elipticle machine, but funding is tight these days. Increased town taxes has put a bite in our budget.

Good luck to everyone and look forward to a successful upcoming week. Hey, if those spoiled celebs in the "Fit Club" can do it (Except Bobby from Taxi who is in rehab) we can do it too.

Jimh

The following was on AOL this morning. I would have pasted the link, but I don't think anyone other than AOL members could access it. Although it is does not speak of OSA, I'm sure what it's saying is a direct result for people with the condition. I found it very interesting to read. Hope you do, too.


If you’re cutting back on sleep time to hit the gym, you might do better to stay in bed. “Sleep deprivation can cause hormonal changes that contribute to weight struggles, tummy fat and declining muscle mass,” says Eileen Silva, Ph.D., N.D., co-author of 'A Healthier You.'

Here's why: During sleep, fat cells in the body produce an appetite-regulating hormone called leptin, which tells your brain when it's time to stop eating. Lose enough sleep -- and miss out on producing leptin -- and you’ll experience intense carb cravings and eventually the dreaded ab flab.

Here's how to make sleep your weight-loss weapon:

Establish a Pattern: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day –- even on weekends. And invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows. Quality sleep is worth a few extra dollars, particularly since it’s likely to increase your productivity during daylight hours.

Wear Yourself Out: “Physical activity promotes the deep, restorative stages of sleep,” says Silva. “And if you’re well-rested, you’ll have more energy to work out.” But unless you’re doing yoga or meditation, try to squeeze exercise into the early part of your day. High-intensity workouts just before bedtime can release endorphins, which make it difficult to sleep.

Make a Five O'Clock Rule: Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine (chocolate, coffee and colas) after 5PM. Even though alcohol is a depressant, it interferes with the quality of sleep. As stimulants, caffeine and nicotine not only impact peaceful slumber, but they can prevent you from falling asleep altogether.

Chill: Stress is one of the biggest obstacles to restful slumber. Use a journal to get out all of your anxious thoughts, listen to soothing music, read a novel, meditate or take a warm bath before bed. And don’t try to go to bed hungry. Eating a light snack may help promote the onset of sleep. Go for graham crackers and a glass of skim milk. “Dairy snacks like cheese and milk are high in the amino acid tryptophan, a natural sleep aid,” says Silva.--Amy Paturel

Friday, I was down to 272. Didn't diet too well over the weekend, so have been afraid to get on the scale since then. I'm not giving up, I just needed to "get my drink on" Friday night, and that I did.