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Forum: The Naughty Corner Aug 3rd, 2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,479
Posted By KatieMac
Everyone has their vices, right? You're an active...

Everyone has their vices, right? You're an active person and pretty fit, so don't be hard on yourself! :D My thing is that if I have it in the house, it gets eaten!! I've even done the same as you,...
Forum: Low Carb Dieting Aug 3rd, 2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,050
Posted By KatieMac
Other than just plain eating too much in total,...

Other than just plain eating too much in total, is too much protein a bad thing for us? I kind of thought that most people struggled to get enough protein. I'm not sure if I have ever met someone who...
Forum: Low Carb Dieting Aug 1st, 2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,838
Posted By KatieMac
Confused about carbs in fruits

I have heard that the carbs and sugars in fruits can be just as bad for you as regular sugars and carbs. Can someone explain to me the difference as I love fruit as a snack (especially in the...
Forum: General Dieting Aug 1st, 2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,435
Posted By KatieMac
Ooohhh, good question! What about something like...

Ooohhh, good question! What about something like sugar? It's only one item and yet it affects SO much! I think I would have to say that would be my choice. If not, then I choose potatoes...I love...
Forum: General Dieting Aug 1st, 2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,059
Posted By KatieMac
That's crazy!! Wow, there is so much in the...

That's crazy!! Wow, there is so much in the "media" and fashion industry that promotes ill health and in my opinion anorexia. My husband and I were watching a show the other day and he said to me, "I...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 29th, 2014, 16:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,152
Posted By KatieMac
I have done detoxing and fasting (only intaking...

I have done detoxing and fasting (only intaking fluids) and it is a really great way to cleanse out your system. It is kind of true that it also helps to "reset" your mind and get mentally prepared...
Forum: Calorie Counting Jul 29th, 2014, 16:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,222
Posted By KatieMac
Fitting into jeans that were too tight a couple...

Fitting into jeans that were too tight a couple of weeks ago!! WooooHoooo! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Now THAT is motivating! I have been feeling a bit stalled, but reading your posts has inspired me a...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 29th, 2014, 16:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,714
Posted By KatieMac
Green tea is fantastic for you and I drank a LOT...

Green tea is fantastic for you and I drank a LOT of it when I first started to lose weight years ago. When I quit coffee, I lost 10 pounds almost immediately, just from the lack of cream and sugar...
Forum: The Naughty Corner Jul 27th, 2014, 14:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,414
Posted By KatieMac
Man, it is SO crazy when you base your activity...

Man, it is SO crazy when you base your activity level and amount of food on a future eating event and then it turns out disappointing. I think we have all done it! :) I remember eating super well and...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 27th, 2014, 14:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,585
Posted By KatieMac
Everything you guys have said is all true, right?...

Everything you guys have said is all true, right? I do get more irritable, but I think that's because I am not happy with myself when I am really heavy. I go in and out of "fat mode", so I totally...
Forum: Slimming World Jul 27th, 2014, 14:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,944
Posted By KatieMac
Oh my goodness, that's terrific! You must feel...

Oh my goodness, that's terrific! You must feel really pleased! And if you want to do 7 pounds, six weeks should be a decent time to do it in! It does wonders for motivation, doesn't it? :)
Forum: General Dieting Jul 23rd, 2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,585
Posted By KatieMac
How does your weight affect your self esteem?

I have been both heavy and thin and I can say that for me, there is a noticeable difference in my self esteem when I am at different weights. I have a weight that I feel good at and that seems to be...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 20th, 2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,520
Posted By KatieMac
Need to keep GOOD snacks stocked!!

We have been so busy running around this summer that we go through cycles of not having good snacks in the house. I like to have carrots and the hubby likes cucumber and radishes, they all seem to...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 20th, 2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,636
Posted By KatieMac
You are not alone! I grew up really poor and...

You are not alone! I grew up really poor and feeling like food was a luxury and that if there is ever food around I need to eat it all right then, so I had to retrain my body and mind that there IS...
Forum: The Naughty Corner Jul 18th, 2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,655
Posted By KatieMac
Cookie sundae, yummmm. I agree that sometimes we...

Cookie sundae, yummmm. I agree that sometimes we have to "fall off the wagon" to get back on it. Good for you for losing though! I find sometimes when I fall off the wagon, I tend to hang out on the...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 18th, 2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,085
Posted By KatieMac
It's true what you say about it being boredom or...

It's true what you say about it being boredom or loneliness, I also can't eat if I am really upset. It's like those crummy mid-grade emotions that make me want to eat. And good observation about the...
Forum: Calorie Counting Jul 16th, 2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,222
Posted By KatieMac
That is SO fantastic!! Good for you! What a...

That is SO fantastic!! Good for you! What a difference that just being "present" and conscientious can have in our daily lives! And four pounds is nothing to sneeze at, if you had an overall goal of...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 16th, 2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,035
Posted By KatieMac
What a great question, why can't we have both??...

What a great question, why can't we have both?? :D I think I would have to go with the personal chef. On top of removing the temptation for me to cook and eat fatty foods, I'd love to have the chance...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 14th, 2014, 14:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,085
Posted By KatieMac
Emotional Eating

The riskiest times for me to eat the things that aren't good for me is when I am lonely or bored. I don't often just sit and watch TV either because it seems to trigger something in me that wants to...
Forum: Exercise Jul 14th, 2014, 14:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,264
Posted By KatieMac
Until you take a long break! Hahaha, you are so...

Until you take a long break! Hahaha, you are so right! I think your numbers are about right too, from what I have had happen in the past. It seems to take a heck of a lot longer for everyone else to...
Forum: Gym & Home Workouts Jul 14th, 2014, 14:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,300
Posted By KatieMac
I don't usually eat soon after a workout, my body...

I don't usually eat soon after a workout, my body doesn't seem to like it very much. I drink tons, what I drink depends on the weather. If it's been a crazy hard workout or it's really hot outside, I...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 12th, 2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,771
Posted By KatieMac
Summer Snacking

I find that it's a little easier on my diet when it's summer because I seem to have more fresh food in the house. I'm trying to focus more on snacking on things like carrots and cucumber. Even though...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 12th, 2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,025
Posted By KatieMac
I do really like this show also because it seems...

I do really like this show also because it seems to focus on HOW to dress your body type and that you shouldn't let the "clothes" make you feel badly about yourself. I remember watching one episode...
Forum: General Dieting Jul 11th, 2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,002
Posted By KatieMac
I agree with Jeans, you will likely be much more...

I agree with Jeans, you will likely be much more active than usual and that you should be mindful of eating well, but I wouldn't worry about it and let it cause you anxiety. I find when I get anxious...
Forum: Low Carb Dieting Jul 7th, 2014, 20:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,217
Posted By KatieMac
I totally agree with the fresh fruits and...

I totally agree with the fresh fruits and veggies! They will give you so much more energy and a little bit of natural sugars (in the fruits). And they are the good carbs, not the bad, starchy,...
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