No Sugar New Year Challenge (Page 31)

I'm doing fine with the food.  I've been cooking dinner more often and am pretty ok almost every day with the no soda.  Every once in awhile, I really crave a Diet Pepsi, but I haven't caved in yet!

My weight is not so good.  It's creeping up even though I'm eating healthy.  But, I'm due for another thyroid check, so maybe that's causing problems.  Have to wait and see for right now and try not to worry about it too much.

I'm still doing really well. I baked a birthday cake last night (from scratch) and didn't lick or taste anything. My husband was quality control. It smells wonderful and I'm proud that I managed that little task without a ding.

For real, WHERE IS EVERYBODY???!!!

Very cool...you have developed great mental strength.

Doing OK.  I have actually sterilized my diet even further.  I am now having problems trying to consume 2000 - 2400 calories a day, composed of 60% protein, 20% Carbs & 20% Fats.  It was real interesting to find out that even my clean diet was 60+% carbs.

I have stopped looking at weight and now look at % Body Fat.  Seems to be a more realistic way of dealing with body composition.

How can you eat that much protein a day? How are your workouts going with that low level of carbs? Have you seen a difference in body fat?

Our part of KY (south central) is fine, PRAISE THE LORD! We did/do have some ice and snow, but it hasn't caused any major problems...

I don't think that counts as a ding.  Don't you get that as part of the birthday exception?  Do we need a ruling?  The birthday exception shouldn't just be for cake because not everyone likes cake (I don't much), but I (and probably everyone else) really likes pie a la mode, although I don't really know what Derby pie is. 

You're not out.  We're not letting you out .  Just log it ALL as TWO BIG Dings (Just write on the spreadsheet DING X2) and get back on the wagon again now that you're not snowed in.  Come on!!  No Sugar for just one more month!!  YOU CAN DO IT! 

This is gray area, which ther is lots of.  You can count it as a birthday exception, so long as you aren't in the running for the prize.

If you're in contention for the prize, then we need to get a ruling from three other people in the contest, Yay or Nay. 

It is very hard to eat all that protein.  I have been eating a lot of egg whites and fish.  I haven't gone to eating protein powder yet. The only carbs I am eating is a bowel fo raisin bran in the morning.  No bread, rice or pasta.  I am getting carbs in the other foods I'm eating.

I can post a snapshot of my diet if there is interest.

I'm satisfying my chocolate desires by reading this thread.

In all honesty I'm doing pretty well.

I don't really know what Derby pie is. 

Down 1 pound for the week..total of 11 pounds (6.3%) since 12/22. I want to be 159 by end of Feb. and No Sugar Challenge which will be in striking distance of my IM race weight of 157.

 For the last week I consumed: 1898 calories; Protein: 134 gr 28%; Carbs: 230 grams 48%; Fat: 50 grams 24%

I was hungry a lot this week. I have been more creative at meals now to able to zero in on my calorie goals.

I can't even think about eating that much sugar right now.  It makes me kind of sick to my stomach. 

Personally I don't think it's a ding.  No harm in joining in to celebrate with your wife.  Makes her realize that her birthday means something to you too, and that diets/training etc doesn't always take precedence.

I know what you mean. I walked by the cinnabon counter while at the mall and while it smelled good the thought of sugar shock made the decision to stay away very easy. It may smell good but knowing how my body would respond now is a clear indicator how bad all that sugar is.

I had a funny dream last night that I accidentally drank Diet Pepsi and was pretty upset as I didn't intend to drink it.

If any of you watch Biggest Loser, I ordered one of those armbands that calculate how many calories you burn. There are two options Body Bugg which is more expensive and the one I ordered called GoWear fit Lifestyle. I track my calories in but it is hard to estimate calories out. The way I do the math I probably should be losing weight faster than I am as I'm working out  most days 2+ hours and eating 1750-1900 calories a day. I am pleased my weight is pretty steadily moving down but don't we all want it to go faster? I'll be curious how it will work and if it will help.

One nutritionist I met with a few years ago suggested moving more. My husband is what I'd consider a wiggler in that he can't sit still. Sitting he taps his leg and normally watches TV standing up; talks on the phone standing and pacing. Doing that type of little things can really add up to calories out in a day.

What's up with all of you....you all are being awful quiet.

I did REALLY badly this weekend (superbowl party....lots of drinks, after all, I was in Pittsburgh).

But the GREAT news was that prior to, on Saturday morning, I registered as 10 pounds lighter!!!

Back on the bandwagon.  My week of actually cooking dinner did me a WORLD of good.

It's amazing how much of a difference that makes.  I've been cooking since Saturday and I dropped two pounds.  I don't think it's all real weight, I'm sure there is water weight in there, too.  Eating out seems to have so much more sodium than you need.

I've also gotten back into the habit of packing my lunch every night for work the next day.  If I make a little extra for dinner, I have an easy healthy lunch for work.  I like it.