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Originally Posted by early riser  We are just sharing the "losing" experience, supporting one another.
We do not compete, because we're keeping the actual weight figures to ourselves.
Some of the others are cooking at home and sharing the food and recipes with the group. (i.e., healthy breakfast foods, veggie dishes)
The HR department is offering Weight Watchers (TM) entry fees reimbursed to employees who lose 10 percent of their original weight, so I'm almost there. (It was a 13-week course for $150.)
As for "Healthy Habits," we discussed:
1) Avoiding pop of all kinds, because the food coloring used is said to pique one's appetitie.
2) Bring bottled water to work, keeping it cold in lunch bag or fridge. Add lemon or lime juice, if desired.
3) Buy sugar-free snacks that use Splenda (TM) instead of the chemical sweeteners. (Things I can't do without are cookies and popsicles.)
4) Use Splenda (TM) for baking, or with coffee or cereal, not chemical sweeteners.
5) Eat slowly and take smaller portions.
6) Exercise every day--even if only for a short time. (Whatever you enjoy doing, as long as it's aerobic in nature and makes you sweat after 10 minutes.)
7) Buy and use more fruit and vegetables every week. |
I didn't know you lived in Michigan, I was just in your neighborhood a few months ago working in Detroit/Troy this winter at a client's location. Those wind chills were awful.
I was not aware that food coloring enhances appetite. My impression was that the reason for not drinking regular soda was because of the sugar/calories (and carbonation being bad for bones) that it was bad to drink diet, again because of the carbonation, but also because artificial sweetners increased your craving for sweets.
Regrading #7, I would be careful with fruits (moderation), as fruit tends to contain a lot of sugar and/or be high glycemic.