Healthy Habit Week 3: Fiber!
Fiber is something we all have heard of as something that is good for you. But what is it really? And why is it good for us?
So, the challenge for the Healthy Habit this week is to make one conscious choice every day for one food that is high in fiber. For example, you want to get some fruit - choose one that is higher in fiber than another. Go for whole wheat bread instead of white bread. Make a meal with beans or lentils (great for getting fiber!)
Don't go crazy if you don't have a high fiber diet yet - it might upset your guts if they are not used to getting loads of fiber. This challenge is not about trying to hit a certain amount of fiber, but about getting awareness of what it is and how to get it!
Have fun - there are lots of tasty food out there that have plenty of fiber. Eating lots of fiber does not have to feel like eating cardboard boxes!!!
The challenge runs from today, Saturday, until next Friday and this time you need to get 7/7 to get a perfect score!
I missed seeing this, but I do eat a very high fiber diet.... and if I feel like my fiber intake has been low (like not eating lots of fruits and veggies that day), I make sure to add some Benefiber to my evening tea and/or my morning coffee.
I can't count a 7/7 because I didn't make a conscious choice for the last few days..... just what I would normally do. But I do read a LOT of labels and higher fiber is definitely a thumbs-up for me.... especially on things like veggie burgers, breads, etc.
Just a quick check in! So far I've worked our three days this week, two runs on the treadmill and one 90 minute hot yoga session today. I'm on track with exercise! But I've had a cold so I'm not sure my weight will be a loss. We'll have to see tomorrow morning.
Fingers crossed for you!
Well, not to great week for me. I am still "icky" and not sure why. Overall I feel okay-- I don't have that "ugh I am sick and just feel miserable" feeling. But I am having a ton of sinus congestion and lots of drainage in my throat (sorry if that is TMI!). I have allergies so my nose is usually congested but it is actually fine for a change! But my ear is sore and my throat is scratchy and I am having sinusy headaches and intermittent coughing fits. I lost my voice on Thursday-- which is great for a school secretary! Still don't have it back. Me not talking????? That is unheard of!!!
Hard to eat because it is uncomfortable to swallow so sticking to soft foods and most of those are off plan. Drinking tons of fluids! But I am having soda so I blew my 10 day mini goal-- my go to comfort drink is grape juice with gingerale (diet). And of course lots of hot tea and honey.
I am not sure if I am fighting some sort of weird virus or if it is allergies or what. Nothing seems to indicate an infection in my sinuses, ear or throat so hoping it will clear up in a few days.
This also means I didn't manage to get any exercise in this week. Trying to just take it easy and rest as much as possible. I swear that every time I make a plan to start exercising the universe conspires to make it not happen. I get sick, I hurt something, a schedule changes, sudden blizzard in July. . . .
I am going to try to read back and get caught up. I am trying to be mostly on plan today (except for the juice and gingerale). Since I am home I can make protein shakes and prepare soft foods that will be easier to swallow.
Sorry you are sick!! It does seem like the Fates conspire against us at times, doesn't it!?? Try to get better and have a plan for getting back on track once you are feeling more like yourself!
Hello all!
As for me ... it's 1:30 PM and I'm still drinking my coffee, but that's okay, Sundays are days to take it easy. Yesterday killed my 10-minute exercise streak ... I just couldn't muster up the energy. I felt bad, but oh well. I'm going to restart it today as a 15-minute exercise streak, and hopefully this one will stick for longer.
Don't kick yourself for missing a day..... give yourself credit for all of the days you DID get in your 10 minutes and move forward from there!
Today is day 1 of controlling all of my meals ... I had greek yogurt with granola for breakfast, and I'm having a veggie burger for lunch. Not sure about dinner yet, but I'm thinking about seeing if we have potatoes and trying to make myself some sort of vegetable & potato hash - I'm thinking cut up a potato into small pieces (I don't think I actually have a grater anywhere), mix it with some frozen peas and carrots, and toss it in the frying pan ... and hope it works out. I tend to experiment with food and not bother with recipes, and it doesn't always come out well.
I tend to be a bit of an experimenter as well.... sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but I always learn!!
I've got 2 more "healthy dinners" on the menu after tonight (the rest will be leftovers), so I'm spending part of today looking for recipes. My brother asked me which day this week I wanted him to pick up Chinese food ... I told him that he can get Chinese for himself and I'll make myself something healthy. Not a hard thing for me to say, because I don't really like Chinese food much anyway.
That would be hard for me.... Chinese is something I used to LOVE!! But I cannot tell you the last time we indulged.
As for sleep ... I did get to bed at 10:30 exactly last Thursday, but haven't been to bed before 10:30 since. Hopefully I will this week because things are quieter around the house.
My weigh-in last week was lower than expected. I'm wondering if, like Magdalene, I've been eating too little and need to start eating more. I'm trying to up my calories a bit this week to see how that affects my weight. I've always been a small meal person, so it's an adjustment, but if it's what works, I'll have to learn to adjust.
This week's healthy habit will be a tough one for me ... I tend not to think about fiber as much as I should. But ... when trying to decide which veggie burger to have for lunch (we have 2 kinds that I like in the house), I chose entirely based on fiber content - I went with the one with 6g of fiber (the other one was only 3). So I guess that's today's point.
Okay, I think that's all I've got in me for today. I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Which veggie burger did you pick? I really love veggie burgers and I am always looking for a new flavor!!
Thanks for the welcome! I'm glad to have the company. I've been overweight my whole life and now at 26 I am finally done with it. I've realized I can't be the person I want to be at my current weight so I'm doing something about it.
Some more basics about me, I live in Iowa and I am a substitute teacher. I obviously love Disney but unfortunately haven't been able to go since 2012. I miss it there so much.
Ok enough about me. I hope everyone has a great week!
Good for you for getting a handle on it while you are still young!
I am a substitute teacher as well.... been doing it for 11 years now. I will admit, I don't love it, but I LOOOOOVVVEE the flexible schedule and short days, so I stick with it. And count me as a "missing Disney" person too!
Motivational Monday!!
We are over halfway through the month and some might start to lose the momentum of starting out to a new goal that carried us through the beginning of the month, so I thought this quote would help us to stay motivated for the last 12 days of the month:
I could DEFINITELY use some "umph" in my momentum!! Too many excuses to go off track, too many "reasons" to splurge.... and too much cold, dark, yucky weather!!
great motivational Monday!
our gym was closed today so it's going to be a challenge to get my workout in, a challenge mentally that is....my fitbit friends started a weekday challenge for this week so maybe i'll just take the dog on a long walk later. we did yesterday despite the chill and it was so nice to be outside
pixie dust for a great week for us all!!
Good for you for going out in the cold!!
Dammit, been floating around 225-227 for the last few weeks. I feel like I need to see 220 next week or else (even though the plan is 221.5 on 2/1).
If it were consistent even or dropping slightly I'd be good. It's the whole down 2 then up 5 then down 2 that bugs me.
The rollercoaster-effect can be FRUSTRATING.... but as long as the overall trend is DOWNWARD, you are on the right track!
Hello everyone!! I am feeling tired and exhausted today. And already had a far too enthusiastic meeting with the candy box we have here at the office. I try to avoid it most days, but today I was in its presence twice and just could not resist. Yes, feeling tired equals craving for carbs. But tomorrow will be another day and todays candy has been tracked (I have no points left, but that's ok since I am allowed to eat my weekly points).
I have to say that I am starting to get really fed up with winter. I want the days to be longer and the weather to be warmer! And it is only the middle of January!!
I think the older I get the grouchier I become about winter...
Good for you for tracking the candy and being ready to make a new start!! I am SO WITH YOU on getting tired of the weather!! I'm sitting here dreaming of winning some money so we could go somewhere tropical for February vacation!!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to stop in and say hello.. I have missed chatting with you all .. just like everyone else the holidays were hectic and wonderful and I spent time with family and friends, had a bunch of time off work , ate all the wonderful yummy treats and goodies, tried shakeology (UM not for me) got back on low carb -- Atkins 40 -- that seems to be working for me.. so I am going to just lurk for this month and join in next month.. but here is my intro...
Hi I am Michelle, mom of DS 18 and DD 21, wife to the Hubs now for 6 years, and mom to fur baby Hunny.. I am 44 and have type 2 diabetes so Low carb is the way for me to lose weight and I have some good stuff coming up this year to lose it for..
I have a weekend scrapbooking event the beginning on May and I'd like tonot have my Tshirts sticking to my preggie looking belly!!
In June my DS will graduate HS and again I'd like my pics to not look like I am preggie!
In July we are taking a weeks vacation to a favorite resort and I'd like to not look like a whale in my bathing suit!
In Oct my sister-in-law is getting married and I'd like to look stunning in a NEW dress
also the week after her wedding is my
45th
Birthday and really I'd like to be the envy of my friends as my Hubs takes me someplace swanky in the new dress from the wedding!!
or heck maybe i'll buy two!!!
anyway.. I have to rush back to work now.. I'll see you all around.. have a fantastic week..
HEY friend!!! Glad to see you back!! What a crazy busy year you will have.... and how WONDERFUL to start back NOW on getting into the best shape possible for all of those events!! Please feel free to chat with us whenever you get a chance!!
Just stopping by quickly...
I meant to do a long reply earlier, but I got busy.
I've been snacking a lot over the past few days, but I know I can do better. Meals have been okay - Sunday's dinner was stir fry potatoes & veggies, and last night was leftovers. For tonight I'm thinking fish sticks for the brother, something healthier for me (I'm not a big fish stick fan), and roasted cauliflower for both of us. My brother is not a big veggie guy (yesterday his veggie was ketchup), but I know he eats cauliflower, so hopefully he'll eat this dish.
Okay, I'm off to keep scouring the internet for healthy dinner recipes for me (and I should probably start the roasted cauliflower soon, too). I hope everyone is doing great, and I'll try to actually catch up later this week!
Feel free to share any new recipes you find! I think our recipe thread could use some refreshing!!
Good Morning WISHers! It's been almost 2 years since I have been on this thread...new job kept me busy....but lately I've been missing all the wonderful people I have met here! I'm jumping back in to the chat for the moment and will get some WIs going next month.
A little about me...I'm Karen (41) and work as a college counselor at a private school in Northern NJ. I'm single....still..wondering if Prince Charming actually exists
I've struggled with my weight my entire life and really want to just be healthy. I lost 35 pounds last year...and then promptly gained it all back. I realize that I am a stress eater and without being aware of this, I became a yo-yo dieter. My journey reboot began again on January 2nd and I hope to stay the course this year until I hit goal (goal being a really cute Vineyard Vines skirt that I have owned for 7 years and can not fit into!) Additional motivation is a family wedding in Tampa in August....with a side trip to see my favorite mouse (that's if the stars align and I can get a decent room rate!)
So, that's me in a nutshell
I look forward to meeting many of you as well as checking in with those I knew from my last go around on this thread!
Wishing everyone an OP day
WELCOME BACK!!!! So glad to welcome another friend back to the group!! I'll bet that skirt is adorable!!
back Karen!!
I am also tired of winter! this week has been a bit of a break in the bitter coldness, but I'm sure it will be back
I'm doing pretty good this week, getting my steps and workouts in so far. Monday lunch was impromptu Mexican which put me over for calories for the day...I have mixed feelings on what the scale will say in two days but I know I've been giving it 110%.
I miss wine
And another of us feeling DONE with this winter!! I am also laughing at your last statement there! Find a way to enjoy a sip or two soon so you don't feel deprived!!
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Okay friends.... I'm feeling caught up here!!
That makes me happy!
Anyone have any MIRACLE RECIPES? You know.... a wonderful, delicious, healthy meal you can make the family when the fridge is BARE??
Yup.... 3 days til payday and I'm not sure we will make it!!
I have some oranges and bananas and grapefruit, one green pepper, a few carrots, and 2 bunches of celery (as far as produce goes). Meat is scarce, but I did notice a roast in the freezer this morning that I didn't know about.... so that can go in the crockpot tomorrow.... but with what??? I am pulling out a previously made meatloaf tonight and have a ratatioulle casserole that I froze back in the summer when the tomatoes, onions, and eggplant were plentiful.... and I will make some brown rice or whole wheat couscous. But after that we are literally down to ...?? Eggs? Yogurt? Guess I had better get ready to pull a rabbit out of my hat by Friday!!
Off to get my kiddos from art!.................P