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Hope_Springs_Eternal

Start Weight:	(18 Oct 11) 302.0 lb
Current Weight:	(08 Feb 12) 295.6 lb
Goal Weight:	290.0 lb

following: Calorie Count
performance: losing 0.1 lb a week

I just turned 37, and am needing to watch my diet and lose weight due to elevated blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglyserides. Lets just say my last set of bloodwork hated me...lol. So now, it is time to get busy getting healthier.

I love going to the gym...when I have time. I am needing to make the time. I am just an imperfect person trying to become better and healthier.

FatSecret member since: 15 Sep 11

Hope_Springs_Eternal's Weight History

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Hope_Springs_Eternal's latest member challenges

A Guide to Calorie Count

status:	Completed
ended:	26 Oct 11
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Walk, WaLk, WALK it OFF

status:	Completed
ended:	14 Nov 11
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Hope_Springs_Eternal's buddies

	keep on diet The Dukan Diet
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	protractorboy on diet protractorboy's own diet
	last weighin: gaining 8.0 lb a week

	Athena63 on diet Athena63's own diet
	last weighin: losing 2.3 lb a week

	ravenscove on diet JenFe Weight-loss PATCH
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Hope_Springs_Eternal's cookbook

cals: 195kcal | fat: 8.53g | carbs: 26.48g | prot: 3.99g

Light Sweet Potato Fries

A delicious and healthy side dish.

cals: 184kcal | fat: 1.63g | carbs: 15.18g | prot: 27.34g

Diet Cola Chicken

Diet friendly barbeque style chicken breasts.

cals: 304kcal | fat: 12.43g | carbs: 6.55g | prot: 40.16g

Cheesy Beef Bake

A quick toss-together and bake meal that's great for hungry families.

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Hope_Springs_Eternal's latest posts

I DID IT!
Congrats!!! That is awesome, and you should be bragging about what you have achieved through so much hard work. So happy for you!!

posted 26 Oct 2011, 17:19

Well, I'm convinced...
For me tracking and accountability is the key. Having a good friend to look at you and honestly give encouragement or a reality check is so good. I also enjoy the challenges, because I love a competition--even if it is against myself. Love this site and the great information that is here!!!

posted 23 Oct 2011, 18:04

are ellipticals any good? or do they suck?
I have one at home but prefer using the ones at the gym. I love working out on the ellipticals there. Mine at home is a short stride and has a choppy stair climber kind of feel. I will use it in a pinch when I can't make it to the gym. Purchased mine after Christmas about 3 years ago--and it was more than half off. Hope some of this info helps.

posted 19 Oct 2011, 17:21

Pumpkin, it's what's for breakfast
That sounds really good!!! I will have to try that!

posted 15 Oct 2011, 18:20

neeed new tips!
My best friend for working out is my ipod. I occasionally will program a workout playlist, and use it when I am on cardio equipment. Also, I go to the gym, and they will have challenges from time to time. That throws in a bit of competition for me. Since I am so overweight, I work twice as hard to make sure I can "hang" with the people who are in shape in the challenges. That way I am accountable to others and competing with myself.

As far as my eating, I try to put in what I will eat each morning, and come back and adjust if i stray from the track I have set for the day. This allows me to see what I am doing before I do it. It also helps me keep to the plan.

As for me, I have had issues with my blood sugar running high--so I have a physical reminder of what "not tracking" causes in my life. Having to prick my finger (now twice a day) is a good reminder of how not controlling my blood sugar will impact my life. I have a picture of what life with diabetes could be like, and I am working my tail off to try my best to prevent it.

For me, I had to have a wake up call--and once I got it (thank God that call came before a diagnosis of diabetes), I started watching my diet and exercise. Just set goals and stick to them. For me, that is what works.

posted 15 Oct 2011, 15:18

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Hope_Springs_Eternal's journal

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17 November 2011

After a week of my weight bouncing all over the place for a couple of weeks, I am finally making forward progress again. I had to increase my calorie ...

on diet Calorie Count

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02 November 2011

Finally! Down below 300!!! Yesterday I did 9 miles on the bike, swam 1/2 mile and walked a mile. Going to try to do the same today!!!

on diet Calorie Count losing 0.7 lb a week

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Hope_Springs_Eternal's Recent Food & Exercise

	3/4 cup honey nut cheerios
	1 cup skim milk
	1 cup, chopped turmip greens
	Walking (slow) - 2/mph
	Exercise machine (slow)
	Walking (moderate) - 3/mph

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Yes... I have Diabetes
This group is for anyone who is in some way affected by Diabetes. Past, Present, or Future... You or a loved one! Come join!

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