<p>The withings scale is no big deal. It’s just a wi-fi scale that uploads your weight to your computer every time you weigh in, so you can track your weight with graphs and other dumb stuff. It also knows when it’s weighing me or my DD. (But it asks if I’m me or my husband because we are apparently close in weight… I’m trying to change that!!!)</p>
<p>The scale also measures your body fat (not sure how that works, but it’s apparently fairly accurate) and gives you your BMI. </p>
<p>Most people don’t need a wi-fi scale, but I like it. There’s also an app for the iPhone.</p>
<p>I have to try the other calorie counting apps mentioned here. I have a lot to sort thru. I’ve tried LoseIt! and liked it OK.</p>
<p>The one carb I’ve had trouble cutting is wine. I’ve heard red is better?</p>
<p>Welcome to the newbies! The withings scale sounds like it does much the same stuff as my Wii fit. It has lovely charts where I can flip between weight and BMI, and see anywhere from a week to a year. And it tracks weight loss goals (which isn’t doing me any good since I’m in maintenance phase) and where the line is between normal and overweight (I’m basically bouncing around that line).</p>
<p>I’m trying to eat carefully in preparation for my cruise in three weeks - had some fun today taking in a couple of my “can only wear on a cruise” garments. I’ll be using a dress from St. Martin as a pool coverup - basically just sewed a new seam in two inches on each side. And took in a waistband on a skirt by three inches. Then there’s the “vintage” black gown I rediscovered in the back of the closet, and the purple bandage dress from last summer. The lovely rum drinks are going to be my biggest danger - I’ll try to think about reporting back here and use some self control.</p>
<p>And then coming back to Passover - another tough weight control holiday. Challenges ahoy!</p>
<p>Marilyn, congrats on having to adjust your cruise clothes inwards! I hope you enjoy your cruise and at least stay on maintenance … those pina coladas were my special treat in Cancun, but I ate tons of veggies and fruits and good protein too.</p>
<p>How cool is that, Marilyn! Enjoy your cruise, and remember to savor every thing. You’ll do fine.</p>
<p>I’m off to Boston this weekend, and was worried about being mindful of what I eat. Not really worried about that too much now, as I am more anxious about the two feet of snow that is predicted to fall tomorrow. :0</p>
<p>mrs. college, Livestrong has most wine red or white being 120-125 calories for a 5 oz. glass. It probably varies both on alchohol content and residual sugar. Red wine has resveratrol (an anti-oxidant) so might be healthier. We drink wine on weekends, but not during the week since it’s a carb we aren’t willing to give up all together.</p>
<p>BTW, a friend just gave me a bag of chia seeds which are chock full of omegas etc. I’m staring at it unsure. They say to mix them with a liquid…maybe red wine?</p>
<p>Maybe I need better discipline, but is it bad that I had a glass of white wine after XC skiing tonight? I didn’t really need it but I drank my water today and exercised … It just felt wrong; I still drank it while watching my Tivo’d American Idol show. I think MrsCollege and I will get along just fine.</p>
<p>Marilyn, have fun on your cruise! Where are you going?</p>
<p>Snowflake and Musicmom, yes, we would all get along just fine! AI and a glass of wine after skiing… I’m not that good at it, but snow makes me thirsty ;)</p>
<p>Eireann, thanks for the chia seeds link. I’m going to try adding it to my oatmeal and yogurt. </p>
<p>I gained a pound today. I know it doesn’t mean anything, but it’s always depressing!</p>
<p>I’m on day 4 of lots of salad, veggies and fruit, no sugars, egg or milk. I still eat everything else (meat, bread, oatmeal, fish, …) and drink up to 64 oz of water a day. </p>
<p>The no sugars is because I’m trying to avoid empty calories, and the no egg and no milk is because I’m taking a 6-week break from them because of an igG antibodies test that suggested I was sensitive to them in a way that makes me inefficient in digesting them.</p>
<p>So far so good … I didn’t realize until I stopped my candy habit how often I pop one into my mouth, especially at work where people have bowls on their desk for the taking.</p>
<p>With all the snow in the east coast I am getting my cross country skiing in for plenty of exercise. I haven’t weighed myself in the last few days, but I did have to tighten my belt another notch today. Yes! :)</p>
<p>I am really great all day and at dinner. I am sticking to a low calorie (1300) balanced diet with daily exercise. After dinner, I am still hungry. To make matters worse, the devil in me is telling me I deserve something sweet! By this time of day, I have consumed my fruit so having some fruit just won’t do it. </p>
<p>All I want is chocolate, nuts, cookies … aaahh</p>
<p>1300 calories is really low…no wonder you are hungry!</p>
<p>You could try quieting the beast with a few nuts and ONE square of chocolate. Or a small piece of cheese–protein & fat to feed your body and keep you from being hungry before bed time.</p>
<p>chinablue- I did 1300 calories last year, lost 30 pounds.</p>
<p>My worst point of the day was between 4 and 6. I was so hungry. Planned my day that I went for a walk during that time.</p>
<p>How about some hot tea- I like green tea and it takes the edge off. I love medjool dates( costco) They are sweet and with a cup of tea - yum! Try greek yoghurt yasso bars for a treat - 70 calories. Go for a walk and burn the calories then treat yourself!</p>
<p>You could also try drinking more water at dinner. Every one is different, after dinner I don’t eat again. Never have. I do tend to go to bed early around 10 so don’t get hungry till morning.</p>
<p>Yesterday and today I am chewing gum to cut down on the snacking in the late afternoon, evening. I have a class in a little while, which will get me out of the house, which also helps. I love my sweets, too, chinablue. When I am disciplined enough, I save something sweet (a little pudding or ice cream with a banana, or 1/4 of a large brownie with a little milk) for just before I go to bed. Once I’m in bed, I’m too lazy to get up and eat more. It doesn’t take that much something sweet to satisfy. I have been seesawing up and down 2 or 3 pounds for the last month, and I am determined to go downward again. I don’t think I could do 1300 cals, though. That’s not much. If you are exercising every day, maybe you could up it, just a little. Enough to at least have a piece of chocolate on your pillow at bedtime?</p>
<p>I thought I’d check back here after maybe 1.5 years. I thank y’all for alerting me to tummy bloat from carbs and turning me onto pureed cauliflower as faux mashed potatoes. I must have eaten a lifetime of cauliflower. . .</p>
<p>Like many people, I find those final 3 - 5 pounds the toughest to lose. Recently, I finally developed the motivation to do so – and coincidentally found a self-hypnosis audio book in the library. I listened; I downloaded the canned scripts from their bonus CD; I wrote my own tailored scripts. Then, I began spending the 15 or 20 minutes per day reading my scripts aloud. Much to my amazement, I think they are working, as my weight hasn’t been this low in decades. I don’t think this would have worked had I not been 100% ready to make the change of only eating when I am hungry and not eating out of boredom, stress, tiredness, and/or procrastination. I don’t think I am particularly suggestible, so I followed the recommendation of doing this about 14 times and I think I will do refresher sessions periodically. Anyway, I thought I would mention hypnosis/self-hypnosis as another tool in one’s arsenal to lose weight and/or keep it off. Whatever works and is safe, right?</p>