WHAT NOT TO EAT

In our quest to maintain health, loose weight or gain strength throughout our life, there are some things we should never put in our mouth.  We all know not to bite into electrical cords.  We know we should not to swallow pennies or taste money.  And the ever present urban myth about watermelon sprouting from our ears, nose and mouth if we swallow the seeds. However, no one ever told us that a McDonald's Hamburger would last FOREVER!    

The hamburger on the left is 12 years old and still looks as good as the fresh on on the right.  I thought Supersize Me was a great movie but this picture is priceless.

http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2008/09/12-year-old-mcdonalds-hamburger-still-looking-good.html

ROLL CALL!!!

Good Morning OSB!!

Thank God for the short work, but the long weekend before was tough on the calorie count!

Its time to weigh in!   Come one and all, step up the scale and let us know how your week has been.  Did you stay true to your diet over the weekend?

7 BBQs in 3 Days??

Happy Memorial Day Weekend everyone!!! HAHA, I wish that I could say that I was so popular that the title of this blog was my weekend schedule. But thankfully for my diet, it's not true. Is everyone else making it through the BBQs and sticking to their diets? My mother in law tempted me with white chocolate popcorn tonight. MMMMmmmm. I totally gave in! haha!

For today's post, I thought I'd pose a question: What diet plan are you guys following?

My husband and I were doing a very strict diet and we met with a nutritionist and exercise consultant once a week. We recently decided that that wasn't working for us. We had a good talk tonight and I think we want to check out Weight Watchers. Does anyone have any success/horror stories about WW?? What about Jenny Craig? Or LA Weightloss?

I'd love to hear your feedback! Thanks guys!

Daily Recommendations

I really enjoyed the recent post about SUGAR and would love to write more about that today especially how it affects your oral health.  Instead, I will give to you the advice I try to give each of my patients.  (The Academy of General Dentist recommends these suggestions)

1.  Drink plenty of WATER.

2. Brush and floss after every meal.

3. Chew sugarless gum with xylitol or suck on sugarless mints.

A common question that I am asked is "what is plenty of water?"   You know you are drinking enough water if your pee is pale yellow to clear.  That's it, pretty simple!

Roll Call Wednesday

Happy Wednesday OSBers!

It time to step up to the plate....er scales...

Telll us how your week has been!

Remember to be a part of this Operation, all you have to do if FOLLOW THIS BLOG.  So please check out our followers!

On another, but very related not, my Husband has created a smiliar blog, check him out at Kennyisaloser.com.  You can watch his jouney day to day.

Pour Some Sugar On Me!

So we all know we are supposed to cut out sugar from our diets. But if you are like me, you are a little naive about things that either have way more sugar than we thought, or have sugar and we didn't even know!

A friend showed me an awesome site called Sugar Stacks. Sugar Stacks takes our favorite treats, drinks, and even fruits/veggies and shows us, in sugar cubes, how much sugar, on average, we are consuming. It's shocking!

Slurpees are my favorite Summer treat! Looks like they are WAY out this year:

For you Rockstar fans out there:

Sigh, I miss Mt Dew!

Look how much is in just one CAN:

And to think that we give this drink to kids:

A lot of people ask why our trainer never let us eat carrots:

All this in just one tiny sample of applesauce. Is it really necessary??

Go to the Sugar Stacks website for way more pictures!

And if you are not convinced that sugar is bad for you ... go HERE for 146 reasons why sugar is ruining your health!

Burn Rate

In the process of dieting, we have all at one time or another fallen prey to the "burn rate" of a food product.  (Or how many kcals is a specific food?)  What we really want to know is, if I eat IT, how much exercise will I have to endure to burn it off?  For example, If I eat 16 Andes Mints (400 calories) I will have to ride my bike for 1 hour going at least 11 miles an hour.  This is no way to live!!!!

What I want to point out to all of you who are exercising as a part of your daily routine, you are already burning up those calories.  Because you are exercising regularly, your body's metabolism is already working more than it was when you sat on the couch.  Not only are you burning calories, converting fat to energy, and building muscle as you work out, but you are burning more calories when you do sit on the couch.  You are burning more calories by just sitting at the computer.

Most of you already have daily exercise as part of your routine.  If not get up today and do something for 30 minutes that increases your heart rate.  

START YOUR ENGINES AND BURN BABY, BURN

ROLL CALL WEDNESDAY!!

Does it look at little different in here to you?  Yes?  WOW, more than 1 post a week???  And all that orange is gone??  WAIT... where is the bandwagon and caravan??

It was time for a change ladies!!  No more caravan and bandwagon, to find fellow OSBers, check out the followers!  Please, if you want to be on team OSB, just follow this blog... leave comments, and show some love!

It's Roll Call Wednesday! How is everyone doing?  Did you lose, gain, or stay the same?  We really want to hear about your progress!

Happy Wednesday!!

Fit or fat?

Good morning OSBers!

I came across this quote yesterday:

"This is your life. If you don't like it, change it!"

Isn't it the truth? I love it and have definitely been posting it here and there to remind myself that only I have the power to change my body and mindset!

I think that it is important to remember that diets don't work. Creating a healthy lifestyle is what does. Everything in moderation, right?

I thought I would post 5 healthy lifestyle tips that I got from my co-worker and workout buddy, Cynthia. She rocks!

1. Get over the guilt. Realize that exercise is a stress reliever. You will actually be a better person and parent for taking the time to take care of yourself. Take an hour out of each day, at least 3 days per week. Be a positive example for those around you. Your body will thank you, and your friends and family will too.
2. Stop picking. Chew gum or drink something (water!) while cooking dinner. This will help eliminate the desire to nibble while cooking. Also, stay away from the kids plates. If you are finished with your meal, get up from the table and let the kids finish theirs. To eliminate wasted food, put the kids’ leftovers in a container and store it so that they can eat the leftovers tomorrow.
3. Stop looking at the numbers on the scale. Most people don’t realize that muscle weighs more than fat. So don’t go by a number on the scale – go by how you feel, how you look, how your clothes fit, these are key indicators that you are doing things right. The only number I feel concerned about is the body fat percentage and even that one isn’t always accurate.
4. Say no to food-pushing relatives, friends and co-workers. Sick and tired of friends and family pushing food on you that you don’t want to put in your body? It’s okay to politely say, no thanks. If they insist, simply explain it is not your lifestyle and you don’t wish to have anything. Our society is centered around food and get togethers, so if you know you are attending something where there is bound to be lots of food, take healthier options along with you. It’s ok to enjoy yourself, just keep things in moderation.
5. Plan meals in advance. Take that extra 10 minutes to be prepared and you will save time in the long run and feel better by being prepared. Cook extra at dinner to have the next day or prepare things in bulk over the weekend if you work. The key is being prepared and the more you do it the easier it gets and the less stressed you will be.

Hope you all have a fabulous (and fit!) day!

My not so little friend

I need to vent about my friend.

My friend has to go with me EVERYWHERE! My friend is constantly on my mind, and if I do take a rare moment to not think about my friend, she finds a way to remind me that she is there. I'd like to see a lot less of my friend, but she has been a bigger influence in my life now more than ever.

My friend is my belly.

I can't do anything with out my belly being on my mind.

When I take a shower, I have to be careful that my belly doesn't knock my shampoo off the shelf.

When we want to go out and eat at a restaurant, I have to mentally think about the seating and make sure that there are tables and not just booths.

When I go to squeeze through a tight space, I have to remember that sadly I am smaller shoulder to shoulder than I am front to back.

When I go to put on my seat belt, I realize that belly is too large for it to go across.

When I go to hug my husband, belly jumps in the way and pushes us apart.

When I go to hold my nephews on my lap, I realize that I do not have a lap for them to sit on.

Now, I don't want you to think that my belly doesn't have any positives about it!

Don't you hate it when you are eating something delicious, and it falls off your fork and onto the floor? Then you have to throw it away because really, who follows the 10 second rule? Well, when I drop food, it lands on my belly and I can still eat it! :-)

Also, my cat LOVES my belly to sleep on. You have to understand that our kitten is in love with my husband. When he is home, she does not give me the time of day. That is until it's time to sleep. My belly is large and soft and she snuggles right on it every night.

Yeah, okay. Those two "positives" are two things that I could learn to deal with out, if my belly went away.

Those negatives are part of what motivates me. I miss going to theme parks and knowing that I can ride anything I want. I miss going into a restaurant and not waiting extra time because I need a table. And I cannot wait to hug my husband and oh-so-close.

Love her or hate her, I am stuck with my belly. I just hope one day that she will be my little friend again, and not such a big burden for me to carry around.

Does anyone else have a belly story they are willing to share?

Good Morning and TGIF!

Hello ladies! Its Friday and that is definitely something to celebrate. Its been a long week here and I'm glad its coming to an end.

My name is Cat, I'm another one of the new writers/contributors to the OSB blog. I'm on a mission to reclaim my HAWTness just like the rest of you and when I found this blog I was uber excited to get on board. I want to lose about 20 lbs to be back where I was pre-pregnancy. I've been on a weight loss roller coaster over the last few years and have often times used food as a crutch or for comfort during stressful times. Its what got me to be 20 + lbs overweight.

I'll just introduce myself today and then next week maybe get into some healthy recipe tips or fitness info.

I'm married to my husband Tracy who is an an amateur athlete when he isn't at work. He competes in Jiu Jitsu and MMA fights a few times a year and trains everyday. So obviously he is in incredible shape and I hate him for it. LOL-only kidding I don't really hate him. I wish I had the drive and determination that he does...I'm working at it. We have one son whose name is Red and he is 4 years old and a huge ball of fiery energy.

I am a manager for a county parks and recreation department office. Its nice because there are times when I get to be out and about and away from the desk getting in some activity. I love to cook, eat, craft, shop, garden, hike, blog...I've got two other main blogs-one is a diary of sorts, just a bunch of my daily random happenings and thoughts:Mixed Martial Arts and Crafts . The other is my food blog where I share recipes I've tried and also track the progress of my veggie garden: Grow.Food.Love.

I look forward to posting here and getting to know all of you. Happy weekend all!

Hello Thursday!

Hi to all at OSB!  I am a "newbie" blogger and contributor to this blog.  I have been following OSB since the beginning and I think it is great!  You are all a fantastic group.  So thank you for letting me join in.

A little bit about me - After much deliberation and support from a terrific blogger and friend I started my own blog, Living in a Frathouse.  I have a degree in Nutrition and I am a practicing Dental Hygienist.  From this you can tell that my favorite part of the digestive system is the mouth and I am a health freak.  I ride by bike as much as possible and when I can not do that I run.  I love yoga.  I enjoy hiking, especially with my boys.  I will even mountain bike sometimes but I scare easily on technically trails, then I scream!   Since 1981, when I gained my freshman 15  and my roommates, I have been very aware of what goes in my mouth. I am a firm believer in "you are what you eat."  More on that later.

Have a wonderful Thursday!  Get out enjoy today.   Join me for a training ride on Saturday with the Oklahoma Bicycle Society. 

Roll Call Wednesday

Good Morning OSBers!   Happy hump day!

You know what to do, leave a comment with your progress (or not) this week!  And go show some love to our fellow OSB followers!

Our new bloggers are already posting on the site!  Thanks ladies

stay tuned for more...

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Hey y'all, I'm Becca, another new contributor to Operation Skinny Bitch! I'm so excited to be writing here! I started my blog, Simply Fit, to help keep my out-of-town relatives up to date on what my family does on a daily basis. In starting my blog, I've also made so many friends through it and it couldn't be more fun writing it!

Ok, a little about me: I'm a 23 year old wife and mommy. I have a major slight addiction to Starbucks and I love to read. I also love working out, making healthy meals and cleaning (I'm just cool like that!). I am currently working at losing about 40 lbs, and will be sure to participate in the Wednesday roll-call!

I can't wait to write more and come up with some fun things (healthy recipes, workout ideas, and more!) to talk about on Tuesdays. Hope you all have a lovely day!

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

GOOOOOOOOOD MORNING TEAM OSB!!!!!!

(Or evening if this doesn't post like I want it to! lol)

My name is Aimee and I am one of the new contributors to this blog! I cannot tell you how excited I am to be part of this amazing blog. This blog has not only given me a place to vent my frustrations and share my excitements, but it has also introduced me to several new friends.

I thought I'd share a little bit about myself, since this is my first post on here.

I have always been on the chubby side. I was a thick baby and I never lost my "baby fat". When I hit puberty, I pretty much just ballooned. I graduated high school at least at 200 lbs. In the years proceeding high school, I just gained and gained. When I moved out on my own and started making my own meals, I easily got up to 275 lbs.

And then I met my now husband. And we all know what happens when you start dating "the one". We got married in Aug of 2007 and this is how I looked:

I weighed 350 lbs on my wedding day. The day that is supposed to be the happiest of my life, and I can barely stand to look at my pictures.

Last year, my husband and I started working with a nutrition and exercise consultant and we both lost about 50 lbs!! Then the economy struck. My husband got laid off his job and we couldn't afford to spend so much money on the healthy food anymore.

Now we're back on track and I am struggling to lose my weight again. (It's no fun the 2nd time around!)

I am hoping that you guys will join me in using this blog as an outlet to share your exciting moments, voice your frustrations, and help lift each other up!

If you are interested in reading more about my journey, you can view my blog at: SuperFatSuperChick