DISing Weightloss Club

[carissanboys]

Howdy! :wave2:

Welcome to the DISing Weightloss Club :cheer2:

A bunch of us over on the Trip Reports (and PTR's!) Board have been chatting about losing weight and getting in shape. Perhaps it's the possibility of Spring in the air that's motivating us :flower3: Maybe some of us have an upcoming trip to Disney that we want to look our best for ::MickeyMo

We decided to start a support group to help motivate one another. A place that we can go to and share our triumphs and struggles, goals, tips, recipes, etc. without clogging up our already "chatty" TR's ;)

Even if you've never been to the Trip Report Board (maybe you didn't even know there WAS one :rolleyes1 ), please feel free to join us and post. The more the merrier!

Why don't we start by introducing ourselves and posting our goals - whatever they may be, as long as they are health related. Feel free to post a picture of yourself if you're comfortable with that. It's always nice to have a face to match up with a name :)

If you're new to this thread, introduce yourself and we'll add you to the list. We weigh-in on Fridays and that's when we update the weightloss totals (check the following post for our list).

Let's get started!! :cool1:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Okay guys here is where the official list will be posted now. I'll update it every time somebody new joins our group and on weigh-in day which is every Friday for those who are new to our group. I am following Carissa's original format so this weeks weigh in will be posted next to your name with your total progress in brackets next to that.


Here We Go!

carissanboys (Carissa) + 4 lbs (holding even)

wirki (Debbie) -1.5 (-2.5)

VroomVroomLightning (Holly) -3 (-11 lbs)

mkluvsmickey (Michelle) no loss (- 5 lb)

Lifelong Dreamer (Lessa) -1 (-4)

scottny (Scott) no loss (+ 1 lbs)

blue eyes5212 (Amanda) -7.2

pooksma - 2 lbs

kaysmommie (Nichole) no loss (-1.5)

camelotcats (Angela) no loss (-2)

BeckWhy (Becky) -2 (-4.2 lbs)

Crazy4Disney06 (Randi) no loss

Golfing Goofy no loss

SwansLoveDisney (Julie) +2 (-4)

stitchlet no loss

Jengi4 (Jen) +.6 (-2.5)

Phibbles

Mssladybug

paysensmom (Heather)

monte

nts4wdw (Lynn) -4.6 (-6.6)

bouncycat (Christie)

crystalcml (Crystal) -2 (-4)

kimiza no loss

Stacybaeasm (Stacy)

Mrs Grumpy -2

KatGarcia (Kat)

samiet620 (Samie)

HeatherZ719 (Heather) -2.4 (-8.4)

edwardscpfd (Rob) holding even




Hey there, thanks for starting this up, what a great idea!

I think a lot of you will probably be familiar with me already as I am a regular on the trip report boards.

My goal is to get down to approx 145 by my December WDW/Cruise vacation. I hope to lose an average of 5-10 pounds a month. If I lose more a month great but I am trying to be realistic and lose the weight steadily and not all at once. I hope this way I stand a better chance of keeping it off! :cutie:

[carissanboys]

My name is Carissa and I'll be turning 34 at the end of this month.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee163/carissanboys/recentcarissa.jpg

I have three boys and haven't lost all of my pregnancy weight from my 2nd. Wait. That's not totally true. I did lose the weight two years ago, but then gained all of it back once I moved back to the states :sad2: I've since lost about 5 pounds somehow. I want to lose that additional 15 lbs as well as 20 more. These are my goals:

* Continue to follow South Beach diet (I'm on day 4 of Phase 1).
* Walk daily for 45 minutes.
* Be consistent.
* Mini-goal is to lose 15 pounds.
* Major-goal is to lose a total of 35 pounds.
* I'd like to eventually start jogging instead of fast walking (or a combo).
* Eat more fruits and veggies.
* Continue with my water intake.

Things have been going great since I began SB on Tuesday. No problems. I've walked when I was able (dh was gone for 2 days), but I'll be walking later today. Walking outside while listening to music on my ipod is my favorite form of exercise as well as the only type that I will stick with. I love getting the time alone to myself and in the winter when the sunshine is lacking, the time outside is essential to my body.

Next? :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Okay well let's see :scratchin

My name is Lessa and I am 24 years old. As stated above I would like to lose 5-10 pounds a month until I hit around 145. That is my goal weight for now although I would possibly like to go lower than that but we shall see with time. I put on most of my weight when I started University and became completely lazy! :laughing: Here's a picture of me with my two brothers this past July.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x292/cndnlesser/Day%20Six%20BB%20and%20MK/image101.jpg

Right now I am exercising at home as it is too cold/snowy outside for outdoor activities. I have recently purchased The Biggest Loser workout DVD, and it has been going well so far. I also have an elliptical trainer at home which I am going to try and use more often.

Once Spring gets here I plan on walking for at least an hour each day working up to a jog. I have looked at the Couch to 5K Plan and it looks interesting so I may try that out. On top of the daily walking I plan on keeping up with the workout DVD as well.

I'm trying to eat better as well, although I am a struggling pizza addict. ;) I make sure to drink lots of water every day though, even if I don't do so well on the healthy eating for the day I always make sure to get my water in.

[camelotcats]

OK, I am here. :)

I had 2 kids in 12 months, both c-sections, and never lost the weight after my second child. I didn't think I looked THAT BAD until we got our pics back from our May '07 trip to WDW. OOF! I cried, was embarrassed and resolved NOT to look like that this year, or ever again.

It was this picture from our trip last year that motivated me to lose weight seriously:

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/asapien21/DSCN0371.jpg

I weighed 196 in that picture (I'm 5'9"). :sad2: I have already lost 18 lbs (it was 20, but then I ate lots of birthday cake and ice cream!!), and I would like to lose about 23 more with a final goal of 155. (much heavier than I was in colege, but maintinable.

Ironically, when I lose weight, my bust stays the same,which is another reason I don't want to lose too much. I have to buy clothes for my shoulders and bust anyway.

My current goal is to be 175 by my trip in April, and solidly into my size 10/12 cargoes. :)

I have been using portion control, which works really well for me. No food is "bad". I based it loosely on a book called "the SKinny". I recommend this book. I am losing slowly, but steadily. I just need to get my activity level up and my stress levels down. Yeah....right.

THe only problem with this "diet" is that I don't eat a wole lot at a meal. I LOOOVE restaurants with "tiny" portions, because then I clean my plate. I have gotten reall good at cooking fish and veggies, too, though DH still dislikes my rice. Oh well. He LOOOOVES my Mashed potatoes, thoug....too bad we can't have those every day. LOL

[carissanboys]

Hi Lessa :) I love your name! And that's a great picture :) I have two brothers as well (I'm in the middle).

I've looked at couch to 5k many times and hope to eventually work my way there. I love to hear about people that never use to jog and are now doing 5 miles easily.

[carissanboys]

Glad you made it over Angela! And congrats on the 20 lbs lost so far! :)

Aren't photos the most motivating factor? Seriously, that's what has gotten me off my butt. I also find it funny that as we get older, our ideal weight kind of gets higher. Right now I'd like to weigh 150, which is what my lowest was as an adult. I thought I looked pretty good then, but I still wanted to lose about 15 pounds. Now I'd give anything to be back at 150.

I think portion control is the KEY. It's a habit that I've had a hard time breaking because growing up my parents put huge amounts of food on our plates. I try to remember that when I put food on my boys' plates.

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi! :hippie: Thanks for starting this thread.

My name is Michelle and I am 35 years old. I'd like to lose 25 pounds which would bring me back to pre-pregnancy weight. I had my daughter 8 years ago! :laughing:

We have a few trips planned for the summer and it would be great to fit in to my clothes better. And bathing suits will be involved. :eek:

I go through phases with exercising but have not been doing too well lately. I know exercise is the key for me. I try to eat healthy but I do like to eat so I'm not willing to give up too much - just trying to eat smart.

Maybe we can have a day of the week where have a weigh-in and post our progress? Maybe some accountablility will help me. ;)

I will try to find a picture to post later.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey Angela :wave2:

Hi Lessa :) I love your name! And that's a great picture :) I have two brothers as well (I'm in the middle).

I've looked at couch to 5k many times and hope to eventually work my way there. I love to hear about people that never use to jog and are now doing 5 miles easily.

Thank You, my dad got my name from The Dragon Riders of Pern books. He really liked the main character and so he decided to name me after her. I'm a big reader so I love that I am named after a character from a great book series and not many other people other have my name so it is unique. :cutie:

I'm determined to get back into jogging. In my younger days I ran track for my school, my relay team even placed first place once at a meet. I hate knowing that I used to be able to run like that and now I can't so I am determined that I will get back into jogging at least. ;)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

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Maybe we can have a day of the week where have a weigh-in and post our progress? Maybe some accountablility will help me. ;)

I will try to find a picture to post later.

Hey Michelle! I think that is a great idea about having a weigh-in day. Perhaps Fridays would work with everybody since that is the day of the week this thread was started on and all? ;)

[carissanboys]

Hi! :hippie: Thanks for starting this thread.

My name is Michelle and I am 35 years old. I'd like to lose 25 pounds which would bring me back to pre-pregnancy weight. I had my daughter 8 years ago! :laughing:

Maybe we can have a day of the week where have a weigh-in and post our progress? Maybe some accountablility will help me. ;)

I will try to find a picture to post later.

Hi Michelle :)

I think that's a great idea. Would Monday be a good weigh-in day?

Thank You, my dad got my name from The Dragon Riders of Pern books. He really liked the main character and so he decided to name me after her. I'm a big reader so I love that I am named after a character from a great book series and not many other people other have my name so it is unique. :cutie:

I agree. That is VERY cool. I love having a name that isn't very common (and yours is less so than mine). I use to hate it when I was younger because people couldn't pronounce it or spell it, but now I love it.

I'm determined to get back into jogging. In my younger days I ran track for my school, my relay team even placed first place once at a meet. I hate knowing that I used to be able to run like that and now I can't so I am determined that I will get back into jogging at least. ;)

It'll probably come back to you easier since you're experienced with running.

[mkluvsmickey]

Hey Michelle! I think that is a great idea about having a weigh-in day. Perhaps Fridays would work with everybody since that is the day of the week this thread was started on and all? ;)

That sound good! And since today is Friday maybe anyone who wants to can post their starting weight. Can't believe I just said that. I hardly ever weigh myself but maybe that is what I need. I'm going to do it now.......

[carissanboys]

Hey Michelle! I think that is a great idea about having a weigh-in day. Perhaps Fridays would work with everybody since that is the day of the week this thread was started on and all? ;)

Friday works for me too :) Might be good before any slip ups over the weekend :rolleyes1

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I agree. That is VERY cool. I love having a name that isn't very common (and yours is less so than mine). I use to hate it when I was younger because people couldn't pronounce it or spell it, but now I love it.

:laughing: I know what you mean, everybody thinks my name is pronounced Lisa when they first see it. I always have to correct them and tell them it is pronounced Less-ah ,but after that it is always fine and they get it.



It'll probably come back to you easier since you're experienced with running.

I hope so. It has been so long though and I am so out of shape. :guilty:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

That sound good! And since today is Friday maybe anyone who wants to can post their starting weight. Can't believe I just said that. I hardly ever weigh myself but maybe that is what I need. I'm going to do it now.......

:laughing: I always dread weighing myself yet I can't seem to help doing it every morning. :rolleyes: I'm at work right now but if I am courageous perhaps I will post my starting weight when I get home. ;)

Friday works for me too :) Might be good before any slip ups over the weekend :rolleyes1

:laughing: ;)

[mkluvsmickey]

Ok - I just weighed myself for the first time in a while. My bathroom scale reads 190 lbs. Pretty much what I expected.

Here is a picture from October:
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc14/mdkamber/372057957110_0_ALB.jpg

[carissanboys]

I'm at 184 today.

Maybe after we have more people joining in on this thread and people start losing (or whatever their health goal is), I can put a list in the first post with everyone's name and how much they've lost, etc. and update it weekly. What do you think?

[mkluvsmickey]

I'm at 184 today.

Maybe after we have more people joining in on this thread and people start losing (or whatever their health goal is), I can put a list in the first post with everyone's name and how much they've lost, etc. and update it weekly. What do you think?

Great idea! I really think having to post each week will be good motivation. :thumbsup2

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm at 184 today.

Maybe after we have more people joining in on this thread and people start losing (or whatever their health goal is), I can put a list in the first post with everyone's name and how much they've lost, etc. and update it weekly. What do you think?

That's a great idea and should help people with their motivation as well as they can easily see how they have done and how the rest of us are doing as well. :thumbsup2

[VroomVroomLightning]

I would love to start in this group!! My name is Holly and I am 22 years old. I am severely overweight and want to change that. I know I need to start small with what I want to lose. I am the person who says "When it gets warmer I am going to start walking" lol....:goodvibes

Lessa, it was kind of ironic that you looked at the couch potato to 5K because I was looking at that also. And thought that is my goal to start that. But first I need to start with the basic exercising..Where did you buy your Biggest Loser workout DVD? I would love to look for that and start with that at home.

My first goal is going to be 30 pounds. I don't know how long I am giving myself to achieve that goal I just want to see how I progress after about two weeks. My ultimate weight loss I want to lose about 130 pounds. With being 5'7' I wouldn't look right if I was really small..lol...:banana:

This week I have started off by eating less and not snacking as much, and if I do snack it has been veggies or fruits. Oh and I like my Nutri grain bars too...MMMM...One of those in the afternoon is good...I need to start drinking more water and plan on going out today and buying a lot of bottled water since I am difficult and refuse to drink tap water..lol...

Here is a picture of me............

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9776/meandtiannayx7.th.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=meandtiannayx7.jpg)


That's me on the left and my friend from college on the right!!

I am so excited to be in this group...if I am welcome..lol...I visit the TR a lot but since I'm not going til October I don't have one yet..But I do hava pre TR started on those boards..It is slowly coming together :banana:

[mkluvsmickey]

Welcome Holly! The more the merrier! I am really excited about this thread! :cheer2: :yay: Thanks again for starting it.

[camelotcats]

177.8 today.

WElcome all!

No running for me. Hips can't handle it. I walk in the summer and I WAS swimming at my gym, but got out of the habit. Hopefully, this group will gt me off of my butt.

[carissanboys]

Hi Holly! Of course you're welcome :hug: Everyone is welcome - no matter whether they have a PTR/TR or even visit that board.

I think you're very smart to realize you need to start with small goals. I think it can be overwhelming to think too far ahead as the end seems too far to reach, you know?

We're happy you've joined us! :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I would love to start in this group!! My name is Holly and I am 22 years old. I am severely overweight and want to change that. I know I need to start small with what I want to lose. I am the person who says "When it gets warmer I am going to start walking" lol....:goodvibes

Hi Holly! I have always read that it is healthier to lose the weight in small amounts than big loses all at once. It is better for your body and you also are more likely to keep it off that way. So it looks like you have a great and positive attitude going into this. :thumbsup2

Lessa, it was kind of ironic that you looked at the couch potato to 5K because I was looking at that also. And thought that is my goal to start that. But first I need to start with the basic exercising..Where did you buy your Biggest Loser workout DVD? I would love to look for that and start with that at home.

I ordered it from Amazon as I could not find it in any of my local stores.

My first goal is going to be 30 pounds. I don't know how long I am giving myself to achieve that goal I just want to see how I progress after about two weeks. My ultimate weight loss I want to lose about 130 pounds. With being 5'7' I wouldn't look right if I was really small..lol...:banana:

Sounds good. :thumbsup2


I am so excited to be in this group...if I am welcome..lol...I visit the TR a lot but since I'm not going til October I don't have one yet..But I do hava pre TR started on those boards..It is slowly coming together :banana:

Don't be silly, of course you are welcome here!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

177.8 today.

WElcome all!

No running for me. Hips can't handle it. I walk in the summer and I WAS swimming at my gym, but got out of the habit. Hopefully, this group will gt me off of my butt.

With me it is my chest that can't handle the running. I have yet to find a truly supportive workout bra. :headache:

[VroomVroomLightning]

This group makes me wanna get up and dance..lol..I have an adrenaline rush right now!! Me and my bf our taking me, him, my nephew, and my brother to a car show tonight so I know I will get plenty of walking done there and tomrorow me and Mom are going to the mall..I will get walking in there too..And we don't have a scale in our house...I have put that on my Target shopping list for today!!

[camelotcats]

With me it is my chest that can't handle the running. I have yet to find a truly supportive workout bra. :headache:

I'm pretty sure Goddess has one that's pretty good. I usally just double with regular (non u-wire) under a "band squeezer". I wear an H cup, so I know how hard it can be. :)

[carissanboys]

This group makes me wanna get up and dance..lol..I have an adrenaline rush right now!! Me and my bf our taking me, him, my nephew, and my brother to a car show tonight so I know I will get plenty of walking done there and tomrorow me and Mom are going to the mall..I will get walking in there too..And we don't have a scale in our house...I have put that on my Target shopping list for today!!

:goodvibes I'm so glad this group has you pumped and motivated!

Just adding in extra activity can really make a big difference so all that walking will be great.

I have mixed feelings about scales. I think they can be a good motivator, IF you're losing. But, when that scale doesn't move even though you're working hard, it can be depressing and have the opposite effect. I remember when I lost 20 lbs two years ago it took a while for the scale to start showing the results. However, I could tell I was making progress because I could see it in the mirror. A friend of mine was losing a lot quicker, yet I was working harder. It really got to me some days, but I kept plugging along and finally was rewarded on the scale.

[mkluvsmickey]

I have mixed feelings about scales. I think they can be a good motivator, IF you're losing. But, when that scale doesn't move even though you're working hard, it can be depressing and have the opposite effect. I remember when I lost 20 lbs two years ago it took a while for the scale to start showing the results. However, I could tell I was making progress because I could see it in the mirror. A friend of mine was losing a lot quicker, yet I was working harder. It really got to me some days, but I kept plugging along and finally was rewarded on the scale.

I agree - a few years ago I was working out quite a bit with weights and the scale didn't budge since I was gaining muscle. But, I know I looked better and my clothes fit better.
But, I also think it is a good motivation tool and can keep you on track. I plan to only weigh myself on weigh-in day though so I don't get obsessive with it.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm pretty sure Goddess has one that's pretty good. I usally just double with regular (non u-wire) under a "band squeezer". I wear an H cup, so I know how hard it can be. :)

That is what I have been doing, doubling up. Such a pain though. I always hate it when people say they wish they were bigger up top. I tell them they have no idea what a pain it is being one size on top and another size on the bottom when buying clothes etc. :headache:

[VroomVroomLightning]

I plan to only weigh myself on weigh-in day though so I don't get obsessive with it.


That is what I plan on doing...When I get home today with the scale..I will officially weigh in and go from there every Friday!!

[wirki]

Hi everyone. I figured I better come over and sign up. If I do not have to be accountable for my weight loss, I may do nothing about it. So hopefully you all will keep me in check!!

My name is Debbie and i weigh too much!:rotfl2: I am 5"8 and 190.5. I do nothing about exercise except run around with the kids.(something I plan on changing) Winter is hard to get motivated. I also do not drink enough water. I love Diet Coke and if it is in my house I will drink 3-5 cans a day:scared1: I will put up a photo if someone will tell me how.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Welcome Debbie! To put up a photo you need an account on a photosharing website like photobucket. You then choose the photo you want, upload it into photo bucket and then copy and paste the [img ] code that photobucket provides right here onto the dis. :thumbsup2

[wirki]

Ok here I am. This is just this past Feb when I went with my Mom for her 60th Birthday. I wanted to find a pic that looked good, but then I thought hell...If I look fat in it, I will only look better to everyone later:lmao:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/wirki/DisneywithMomHappy60th147.jpg

Thanks for the help:hug:

[carissanboys]

My name is Debbie and i weigh too much!

I wanted to find a pic that looked good, but then I thought hell...If I look fat in it, I will only look better to everyone later:lmao:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/wirki/DisneywithMomHappy60th147.jpg

:rotfl: Welcome Debbie! I can see you're going to add some wonderful humor to this thread ;) Glad you joined in! Love that picture, btw :love:

[scottny]

Ok it looks like I will be the only male but that is ok.

My name is Scott. I live in NYC. I live with my partner and I am fat. :) What you don't believe me, http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/day%208/image001.jpg that is not a baby in there.

313 lbs. I cannot believe I am posting that. I am hoping to be at least 50 lbs lighter by September 6th when i return to Disney.

Ok I am off to bed.

Thanks for starting this.

[wirki]

:rotfl: Welcome Debbie! I can see you're going to add some wonderful humor to this thread ;) Glad you joined in! Love that picture, btw :love:

I will do my best. I like that pic too. The "Jack" was good, but really did not look like him. It looks like Scott got the same one.

Scott when we meet we will be thinner!! We can do this

[VroomVroomLightning]

My nephew stayed with me last night so with him being 20 months old why would i ever imagine sleeping in on a saturday morning..lol...So instead I decided to get on here and share this....I was so excited for myself yesterday my mom went through the drive thru for the kids some dinner and I wanted a double cheeseburger so so bad, but I said "NO" and felt so proud of myself for doing it!! Of course later that night we went to steak n shake for us adults and I had to eat something so I decided I could have a milkshake but I got a fruit n frozen yogurt one so hopefully that's a little better for me!! :banana:

I hope everyone has a good weekend this group is starting to fill up quickly...YAY

[pooksma]

Yay!:cool1: Thanks for taking up the challenge and starting this thread.

Well, here we go:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y101/declansdad/DisneyWorld%202007/Day%206%20Epcot/3mDandMMandT.jpg

This is from our trip last August. BD (Before DS) I was pretty happy with my weight. I have kept a 10 pound weight gain since-and that's 7 years ago!

BTW-I NEVER allow my pic to be posted so I must really trust you guys:worship:

I go to the gym at least 3 days per week and have seen some s-l-o-w progress but its coming. I need to drink more water and eat a little more healthy. Hope we can all help each other out. DH and I are heading back to WDW for a Mom and Dad only trip and I'd like to be in better shape than this last pic shows!

Good Luck all:hug:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Good morning ladies, and Scott ;)

So I weighed myself this morning so I could post a starting weight and I am 205. :guilty: I hated that because I had gotten myself in the 190's this summer but gained it all back this winter. I am determined to get under 200 in the next few weeks though and stay under!!!

[mkluvsmickey]

Good morning all! Welcome Debbie, Scott and pooksma!

I thought about you all last night when I was out. I really think this thread will be a good motivation tool. We went to our school play and then out for dinner/snacks afterwards. There were 8 of us at the table and we just ordered a bunch of appetizers. I didn't eat any of the fried ones and only had a small portion of the others. Usually I would have eaten much more but I'm trying to at least be down 1 pound for weigh in next week! :)

This afternoon I am going to the movies so I'll be thinking of you all when I try to bypass the concession stand. :rolleyes:

[carissanboys]

Ok it looks like I will be the only male but that is ok.

Just think about all of the special attention you'll get being the only man :hug:

I was so excited for myself yesterday my mom went through the drive thru for the kids some dinner and I wanted a double cheeseburger so so bad, but I said "NO" and felt so proud of myself for doing it!!

Good for you! :cool1:

Yay!:cool1: Thanks for taking up the challenge and starting this thread.

:welcome: Glad to have you with us!


I went out with some friends last night that I hadn't seen in a while. Even though alcohol isn't allowed on Phase 1 of SB, I told myself I could have 2 beers, which I did and then I switched to diet coke. I didn't have any of the fries that everyone was sharing, even though they smelled good!

When I got home I was hungry, but just went to bed. I did go for a walk yesterday.

Everyone's doing great! :)

[carissanboys]

I thought about you all last night when I was out. I really think this thread will be a good motivation tool. We went to our school play and then out for dinner/snacks afterwards. There were 8 of us at the table and we just ordered a bunch of appetizers. I didn't eat any of the fried ones and only had a small portion of the others. Usually I would have eaten much more but I'm trying to at least be down 1 pound for weigh in next week! :)

This afternoon I am going to the movies so I'll be thinking of you all when I try to bypass the concession stand. :rolleyes:

Great job Michelle! :) Once you have your mind set on something, it's easier to stick with the plan :thumbsup2

[camelotcats]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

Oh no. :guilty: I'm sure you will work through it though. :hug:

[carissanboys]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

Hopefully you'll be lucky and it won't affect you :hug:

[scottny]

Just think about all of the special attention you'll get being the only man :hug:

:) I like this already. :lmao:


Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

you can do it. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[mkluvsmickey]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

Sorry to hear this.:flower3: You like a challenge though, right? ;) Is this something you have to be on for a while or is it temporary?

[wirki]

Afternoon everyone. I hope you are all doing well. Well I though I would tell you about my night. I worked..yuck. It would not be so bad, but I work in an ice cream shop.:lmao: Not really good for someone who is trying to lose weight. But we were so busy I did not get a chance to eat any. And I was working off the calories instead of eating them!! I was going to stop and have a beer after work, but I was too tired. Came home hungry, had a glass of water, said hello on Dis and went to bed. This morning went out for breakfast. Had egg whites instead.
I have had 2 diets already, so I need to drink some water!!
Hope you all are doing well today.

Nice job everyone last night. Lets keep it going:woohoo:

[carissanboys]

Afternoon everyone. I hope you are all doing well. Well I though I would tell you about my night. I worked..yuck. It would not be so bad, but I work in an ice cream shop.:lmao: Not really good for someone who is trying to lose weight. But we were so busy I did not get a chance to eat any. And I was working off the calories instead of eating them!! I was going to stop and have a beer after work, but I was too tired. Came home hungry, had a glass of water, said hello on Dis and went to bed. This morning went out for breakfast. Had egg whites instead.
I have had 2 diets already, so I need to drink some water!!
Hope you all are doing well today.

Nice job everyone last night. Lets keep it going:woohoo:

Great job! Don't you feel great today? :)

Even though I only got 5 hours of sleep last night, I managed to go for my walk today. I really just wanted to take a nap, but it's so nice out today! I'm also very happy that I've gone out to eat twice since starting South Beach and I've stuck to my allowed items. It's great that so many restaurants are offering low carb meals now. Had a very yummy one at Macaroni Grille today :thumbsup2

[camelotcats]

Hopefully you'll be lucky and it won't affect you :hug:

you can do it. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Sorry to hear this.:flower3: You like a challenge though, right? ;) Is this something you have to be on for a while or is it temporary?

Thanks everyone. THis is probably going to be a pretty permanent medication, so I'm going to have to deal with it, if I do gain weight. Increase work outs or something....

[scottny]

I am starting tomorrow. I forgot 7 of us are going out tonight to see "The Other Boleyn Girl" and then dinner.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I am doing pretty well today, only consumed 728 calories so far so that leaves me about 450 for dinner which will probably be some grilled chicken breast. I've been at work all day today so no exercise yet, we'll see if I can fit some in this evening but I don't get home till after 8 tonight. :headache:

[wirki]

I am starting tomorrow. I forgot 7 of us are going out tonight to see "The Other Boleyn Girl" and then dinner.

Have fun tonight. Just think about what you are eating. I am not saying not to get what you want....just maybe not have an app and a dessert. Otherwise there could be to many tomorrows to come. ( I only know from experience)
And order a drink and a water. That way you have plenty to drink without the extra calories.
Enjoy!!

[camelotcats]

This is what I love about my diet...No foods are off limits, and no calorie counting. It's the lazy "diet".

Only eat when you are hungry, and have what you want. If you are a a restaurant, and order what you want, only eat what you want, and not everything they serve you (If you don't want the potatoes, even if you know they are ok, and you are just "not in the mood" don'e eat them, just because they are there). If you are unsure of what you want, eat veggies and fruit. Only eat until you are no longer hungry/satisfied (not "full", no longer hungry). Wait and be sure you are satisfied....if not, eat more. Don't nibble, or eat out of boredom.

That's pretty much it.....with some other suggestions, etc. I still do things you are not supposed to do. (I sometimes eat too much, especially if it's something I love, and I am not careful about not having many heavy meals in a row).

It's been slower as I have gotten used to eating this way, but I have also lost almost 20 lbs, kept them off, and am not worried about "maintaining". :) Also, I still get to drink my coke and eat my stinky cheese and cinnamon buns on Sundays. :cool1:

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years. :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years. :thumbsup2 :lmao:

Will power is a struggle for me too. Some days I have it and others I don't, most of the time I don't, thus my problem. ;)

I think part of my problem is I am a lazy cooker. I hate putting a lot of time into preparing my meals so I tend to stick with stuff that is fast to prepare or I order out, a lot of the time that is not the healthiest stuff. I'm trying to work at that though. :guilty:

[wirki]

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years. :thumbsup2 :lmao:

Let's just say I talk a good game. :lmao: I am hoping that if I keep telling everyone else what is the right thing to do I will do it to:rotfl2:

Do what works

[carissanboys]

This is what I love about my diet...No foods are off limits, and no calorie counting. It's the lazy "diet".

Only eat when you are hungry, and have what you want. If you are a a restaurant, and order what you want, only eat what you want, and not everything they serve you (If you don't want the potatoes, even if you know they are ok, and you are just "not in the mood" don'e eat them, just because they are there). If you are unsure of what you want, eat veggies and fruit. Only eat until you are no longer hungry/satisfied (not "full", no longer hungry). Wait and be sure you are satisfied....if not, eat more. Don't nibble, or eat out of boredom.

That's pretty much it.....with some other suggestions, etc. I still do things you are not supposed to do. (I sometimes eat too much, especially if it's something I love, and I am not careful about not having many heavy meals in a row).

It's been slower as I have gotten used to eating this way, but I have also lost almost 20 lbs, kept them off, and am not worried about "maintaining". :) Also, I still get to drink my coke and eat my stinky cheese and cinnamon buns on Sundays. :cool1:

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years. :thumbsup2 :lmao:

It's funny how different things work for different people. Part of the reason why I like South Beach (besides the fact that it really is the way we should be eating - lean meats, whole grains, fruits, veggies, low fat dairy, etc.) is because those first two weeks are fairly strict and I can't make excuses with myself. If I'm doing other diets I tend to talk myself into eating something I shouldn't and then I blow the whole thing and give up. I really have no willpower so less restrictive diets don't work for me. Once I'm on the maintenance part of the plan there really won't be anything I can't eat, in moderation.

[carissanboys]

Do what works

:thumbsup2

[carissanboys]

I am starting tomorrow. I forgot 7 of us are going out tonight to see "The Other Boleyn Girl" and then dinner.

Have fun! I want to see that as I loved the book. I'm afraid it won't be nearly as good though.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Have fun! I want to see that as I loved the book. I'm afraid it won't be nearly as good though.

I too loved the book. The movie was only "okay". I wouldn't go out of my way to see it again.

[mkluvsmickey]

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years. :thumbsup2 :lmao:

:laughing: I have absolutely no will power. And I am a stress eater. Right night is tax season and I work in accounting so I am super stressed. :eek:

I don't like to restrice certain foods - just eat in moderation. I try to be extra good during the week when I am home more so that on the weekends if I go out I can indulge a bit. My biggest problem is overdoing it when I get stressed out.

I went to the movies this afternoon and had a soft pretzel - no salt. This was my lunch since I had a late breakfast. I don't go to the movies very often and I like to have something to eat during the movie. In the past I would get candy so this is a bit better. At dinner I had a tuna salad plate but did share a piece of chocolate cake with my daughter.

[carissanboys]

I think the key is totally finding what works for you. I don't even follow SB 100%. I've done enough diets over the years to know what works for me and what doesn't so I've kind of tweaked it and added some things (or taken out some things) to make it work for me.

[mkluvsmickey]

I think the key is totally finding what works for you. I don't even follow SB 100%. I've done enough diets over the years to know what works for me and what doesn't so I've kind of tweaked it and added some things (or taken out some things) to make it work for me.

Absolutely! That is why it is great that there are so many different plans out there. I have a lot of friends who have done great on South Beach. I just don't think I could give up carbs - even for two weeks! :laughing:

[scottny]

well the movie was not good. The book was so much better. They left alot out of it and I think it ruined it.

The food tonight, well let's move on. When I wake up I will be full on diet.

[pooksma]

Well last night was one of THOSE nights- we didn't want to cook supper, it was late and we were all tired. BUT, instead of fast food (DS wanted Subway which is better than his usual choice of Rotten Ronnie's) we shared a wrap and had salad. DS had hawaiian pizza which is fine when your 7 and running from here to there.

Now today we are having DS' birthday party-no cake for Mom!

[VroomVroomLightning]

Now today we are having DS' birthday party-no cake for Mom!


We are going to my cousin's birthday party too..lol..and for me to say no to ice cream and cake is going to kill me!! We went to dinner last night at Ruby Tuesday's and I filled up on salad...I LOVE THEIR SALAD BAR :banana:

I hope everyone is having a good weekend!!

[carissanboys]

Thanks for the review Scott. I think I'll wait until it comes out on DVD.

Saying no to cake is hard :sad2:

Easter is going to be hard as we'll be at my in-laws house and lots of yummy food will abound. But, I plan on bringing a salad and some nuts and yogurt to eat in addition to whatever meat and veggies are there. I think being prepared and having a plan is helpful.

I admit I got on the scale this morning and it's down even more. Can't wait until Friday! :)

[VroomVroomLightning]

I admit I got on the scale this morning and it's down even more. Can't wait until Friday! :)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Very good job!! I didn't my scale yet:confused: But me and Mom are heading to Target in a minute before the boys wake up!!

[scottny]

Easter I plan on eating what is there just small amounts. If I cut everything out I will not last.

The movie previews last night they showed a preview for "Mamma Mia", it is starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Looked better than the broadway show.

I started up my fitday program today and it keeps logs of all the food you eat, weight and weight goal and exercise. It may keep me on track.

[mkluvsmickey]

Sounds like everyone is on the right track so far! :cool1:

I think Easter will have to be a cheat day for me - too many good things to choose from.

Congrats Carissa for the scale reading!! :yay:

I had a special k bar for breakfast today and special k ceral for lunch. I'm saving up for dinner - going to my parents and my dad is making sausage and peppers - yum!

[wirki]

Well, today is over and I am sooooo tired. I had to work again today. Did not have any ice cream. But we did order lunch. I had a BIG burrito. But only ate 1/3 of it and wrapped up the rest for lunch tomorrow. (not to bad right:rotfl: )

[VroomVroomLightning]

i HATE scales..lol..I did the bad thing of weighing myself at like noon and then when I got home today after the party I weighed myself again and :confused: I was so mad....It said I had gained like 3 pounds...I was so upset and crying...I knew I had not ate that much today...I only ate one serving today at lunch and then ate a few chips...Yes i gave in to the cake and ice cream but a piece of cake an inch wide and one tiny scoop of ice cream could not have done this no way!! :confused3

My mom told me to calm down and she told me not to weigh myself because this would happen and since I had started today that it would make it higher(( Sorry to any guys who didn't want to read that last sentence)). So I was deteremined that I had not gained all that...So I just got off of it again and I was back to my weight I had been at Noon..lol..So needless to say I am not giving up like I wanted to!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I was sooo bad tonight. We ordered pizza and I ate 4 slices! :scared1: I will have to make up for it tomorrow. :guilty:

[carissanboys]

i HATE scales..lol..I did the bad thing of weighing myself at like noon and then when I got home today after the party I weighed myself again and :confused: I was so mad....It said I had gained like 3 pounds...I was so upset and crying...I knew I had not ate that much today...I only ate one serving today at lunch and then ate a few chips...Yes i gave in to the cake and ice cream but a piece of cake an inch wide and one tiny scoop of ice cream could not have done this no way!! :confused3

My mom told me to calm down and she told me not to weigh myself because this would happen and since I had started today that it would make it higher(( Sorry to any guys who didn't want to read that last sentence)). So I was deteremined that I had not gained all that...So I just got off of it again and I was back to my weight I had been at Noon..lol..So needless to say I am not giving up like I wanted to!!

:hug: It is amazing how much your weight fluctuates in a day. That is why I ONLY ever weigh myself first thing in the morning before I've eaten anything.

Stay positive - you can do it! :)

[carissanboys]

Yesterday -

Daily walk :thumbsup2

Stuck to diet :thumbsup2

I was so tempted to have something I'm not suppose to in the evening yesterday. That's the hardest time of day for me as old habits die hard. I only have popcorn in the house so it wouldn't have been a bad snack, but I'm not suppose to have popcorn until Phase 2. I was glad that I held out.

I hope everyone has a great week!

[camelotcats]

I was VERY bad yesterday. Stress eating. Many Peeps, and a box of milk duds.

I will be better today, as my tummy is very angry.

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi guys. I had sausage and peppers for dinner last night and a Klondike bar for dessert. :scared1: Sunday nights are usually my worst since I go to my parents for dinner. They always have a great meal and dessert. But, I didn't eat anything else the rest of the night once I got home. Usually I would have snacked on something.

Sounds like everyone is doing pretty well. I'm sure there will be days that we all overdo it but there is always the next day!

[carissanboys]

Sounds like everyone is doing pretty well. I'm sure there will be days that we all overdo it but there is always the next day!

I think this is one of the most important lessons to learn. It's ok to make mistakes or fall off the wagon, or whatever as long as you're able to get back on track. I know I've always had a hard time with "cheating" and then giving up.

[mkluvsmickey]

I think this is one of the most important lessons to learn. It's ok to make mistakes or fall off the wagon, or whatever as long as you're able to get back on track. I know I've always had a hard time with "cheating" and then giving up.

Me to. If I over eat something one day I think to myself that this day is ruined anyway - lets go all out and eat crazy all day. I am trying to remember that just because I overdo something during the day I don't have to continue the trend all day. :laughing:

[VroomVroomLightning]

I need to get on my walking thing..lol..Me and eating right proportions is doing good...I need to find a workout dvd to do at home..For some reason I feel more comfortable exercising in my home, which then in turn makes me feel lazy so I need to figure something out!!

[Phibbles]

I have read many times that weighing yourself everyday is not a good assessment of weight loss/gain. You should weigh yourself only once a week. This will give you a more accurate estimate of your "diet's" results.

[carissanboys]

I need to get on my walking thing..lol..Me and eating right proportions is doing good...I need to find a workout dvd to do at home..For some reason I feel more comfortable exercising in my home, which then in turn makes me feel lazy so I need to figure something out!!

I really like the Walk Away the Pounds DVD's by Leslie Sansone. Some of those workouts are too much for me - tricky dance moves that I just can't seem to get :rotfl: But, WATP is simple and easy to follow. And I still sweat :thumbsup2

[mkluvsmickey]

I really like the Walk Away the Pounds DVD's by Leslie Sansone. Some of those workouts are too much for me - tricky dance moves that I just can't seem to get :rotfl: But, WATP is simple and easy to follow. And I still sweat :thumbsup2

Glad to hear that! I was just on her website the other day looking at the DVD's. Nice to hear from someone who has used it and liked it.

[wirki]

I have read many times that weighing yourself everyday is not a good assessment of weight loss/gain. You should weigh yourself only once a week. This will give you a more accurate estimate of your "diet's" results.

I have heard the same thing. I think that weighting myself every Friday is what I am going to do. That way, I will have time to make up for a bad weekend.

[carissanboys]

Glad to hear that! I was just on her website the other day looking at the DVD's. Nice to hear from someone who has used it and liked it.

My personal favorite is Walk and Kick, which incorporates some simple kickboxing moves. That workout goes pretty fast.

[scottny]

I have heard the same thing. I think that weighting myself every Friday is what I am going to do. That way, I will have time to make up for a bad weekend.

that is what I am doing.

[carissanboys]

Eating was good today, but I didn't go for a walk. Dh had to go to a meeting for soccer so I didn't get a chance to get one in. That's ok though. My feet needed the break.

[mkluvsmickey]

My personal favorite is Walk and Kick, which incorporates some simple kickboxing moves. That workout goes pretty fast.

That sounds really good - thanks! There were so many to choose from on her website. I used to do a bit of kickboxing and even studied martial arts for a very long time so I think I will like this.


I didn't do so well with eating tonight. I was good all day but we made a frozen pizza for dinner tonight. It was just cheese but I ate a lot of it. I think I had a whole 1/2 and another piece. I was stressed out from my afternoon at work. Guess it could have been worse. Pizza is one of my downfalls!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Pizza is one of my downfalls!

Me too Michelle, me too.

[wirki]

I agree about pizza. It is so easy to just eat alot of it.

I finished my burrito today. I had part of it for lunch and then the rest for dinner.(like I said it was a big burrito) I went and bought some oatmeal so I cn fill up on that.

We will see

[VroomVroomLightning]

mmmmm....today I found 100 calorie nutter butter granola bars and they are delicious lol so those and nutri grain bars are snacks..i am allowed one a day!!

[Msslaydbug]

Hi everyone !! Just wondering if I could join the group !! I need to lose about 60 lbs - need to get myself motivated !

[VroomVroomLightning]

Hi everyone !! Just wondering if I could join the group !! I need to lose about 60 lbs - need to get myself motivated !

Of course you can join!! Everyone is welcome!! :welcome: This group is a lot of fun!! :banana:

[paysensmom]

Hi everyone!
I have about 15 to lose. I really, really need to tone up! I just bought the Michael thurmans 6 week body makeover! I am excited and hope it works!!
Heather

[carissanboys]

Hi everyone !! Just wondering if I could join the group !! I need to lose about 60 lbs - need to get myself motivated !

Hi everyone!
I have about 15 to lose. I really, really need to tone up! I just bought the Michael thurmans 6 week body makeover! I am excited and hope it works!!
Heather

Welcome to you both! :) Glad to have you join us.

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi everyone !! Just wondering if I could join the group !! I need to lose about 60 lbs - need to get myself motivated !

Hi everyone!
I have about 15 to lose. I really, really need to tone up! I just bought the Michael thurmans 6 week body makeover! I am excited and hope it works!!
Heather

Welcome! The more the merrier! :)

[wirki]

Hi everyone !! Just wondering if I could join the group !! I need to lose about 60 lbs - need to get myself motivated !

Hi everyone!
I have about 15 to lose. I really, really need to tone up! I just bought the Michael thurmans 6 week body makeover! I am excited and hope it works!!
Heather

Glad you made it here!! :grouphug:

Stay on track everyone!! We are all doing great.
Today I need to DRINK MY WATER.....

[VroomVroomLightning]

Today I need to DRINK MY WATER.....


Isn't that the truth!! I need to get drinking the water but that means constant bathroom runs..lol..sorry I know TMI

[carissanboys]

Isn't that the truth!! I need to get drinking the water but that means constant bathroom runs..lol..sorry I know TMI

Yeah - I'm the same way. Luckily I'm just at home most of the time, but if I know I'll be going out, I cut back on the water. It's a pain.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Afternoon everybody. Well I have started the day off right with a bowl of Special K for breakfast and a small glass if skim milk, let's hope I can keep it up. I will be venturing out to the mall tonight to pick up Enchanted and that means encountering the dangers of Orange Julius and those oh so yummy smoothies. :rotfl:

[VroomVroomLightning]

Afternoon everybody. Well I have started the day off right with a bowl of Special K for breakfast and a small glass if skim milk, let's hope I can keep it up. I will be venturing out to the mall tonight to pick up Enchanted and that means encountering the dangers of Orange Julius and those oh so yummy smoothies. :rotfl:

My tempations at the mall is Auntie Anne's pretzel shop!! It is so hard to say no to the pretzel sticks that smell so good!! I was going to start off hte morning with a small bowl of cereal until I realized the milk guzzler in our family had downed it before I got to it and didn't tell anyone! So I had to settle for a mini bagel. I was looking forward to my corn flakes and banana..lol..Oh well I get to have it tomorrow!! Tonight we are cooking on the George Foreman so I have no worries really about dinner!! :rotfl:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

My tempations at the mall is Auntie Anne's pretzel shop!! It is so hard to say no to the pretzel sticks that smell so good!! I was going to start off hte morning with a small bowl of cereal until I realized the milk guzzler in our family had downed it before I got to it and didn't tell anyone! So I had to settle for a mini bagel. I was looking forward to my corn flakes and banana..lol..Oh well I get to have it tomorrow!! Tonight we are cooking on the George Foreman so I have no worries really about dinner!! :rotfl:

I love my Foreman grill! I am hopeless when it comes to cooking but the grill makes it really easy plus it drains out all that extra fat! It's really gross making hamburgers on it though as I can't believe all the bad stuff it grills right out of it, I can't believe I was eating that before! :rotfl:

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi guys! Hope everyone is having a good day.

I drink tons of water but the bathroom part is a pain in the neck - especially during the night.

The mall is evil in terms of temptation! :laughing:

Love my George Forman also - was planning on a burger tonight. :)

I had Special K bars for both breakfast and lunch today so I'm really looking forward to a "real" dinner.

[Msslaydbug]

Thanks everyone for the welcome. So far today I am doing great with the water and would really like to get in a 30 minute walk on the treadmill tonight. I can't wait for our weather to warm up so I can do my walking outdoors.

I haven't walked in forever so I really need to get up and get moving !!

[Golfing Goofy]

Hi everyone :wave: Can I join all of you? I have been lurking and I really need some motivation. You are all so positive!


I need to loose 35 to 40 pounds. I do pretty good with the exercise part, its the portion control. I really have trouble knowing when I am full. I hope that is something that I can learn....Right now at dinner time I am putting the proper portions on my plate. When I am done, I leave the rest of the family and go away from the kitchen. It is soooo hard!


But, I go on the computer :disrocks: and after about 45 minutes, everyone else is done eating and I have better control over myself.

I hope I can keep it up.

[Msslaydbug]

Golfing Goofy - I struggle with my portion control as well as snacking !! Hopefully if I remain aware of it - it will get better !

[VroomVroomLightning]

No ice cream for me today when the rest of the family did I am so proud of myself!! :woohoo:

[VroomVroomLightning]

[QUOTE=Golfing Goofy;23869177]


I need to loose 35 to 40 pounds. I do pretty good with the exercise part, its the portion control. I really have trouble knowing when I am full. I hope that is something that I can learn....Right now at dinner time I am putting the proper portions on my plate. When I am done, I leave the rest of the family and go away from the kitchen. It is soooo hard!


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FIRST OF ALL :welcome: Here is a big group hug for you :grouphug: This group is so much fun!! My name is Holly by the way and any motivation you need we have!!:cheer2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Welcome Golfing_Goofy!


Well I survived my trip out to buy Enchanted without being lured in by any of the yummy and dangerous treats at the mall. :laughing: :thumbsup2

[VroomVroomLightning]

Welcome Golfing_Goofy!


Well I survived my trip out to buy Enchanted without being lured in by any of the yummy and dangerous treats at the mall. :laughing: :thumbsup2

GOOD JOB!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[wirki]

Way to go everyone. You are all having a better day then me!! I have to say that I went to costo yesterday and got a new bathing suit. Let's just say it does not look good. And today I had myself a Klondike bar. (bagel for lunch and sandwich for lunch with an apple) So not horrible but not my best day.

Anyone seen my water....I have not. :lmao: I even said I need to drink water today and still have only had one glass. going to fill up now!!

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi everyone :wave: Can I join all of you? I have been lurking and I really need some motivation. You are all so positive!
I need to loose 35 to 40 pounds. I do pretty good with the exercise part, its the portion control. I really have trouble knowing when I am full. I hope that is something that I can learn....Right now at dinner time I am putting the proper portions on my plate. When I am done, I leave the rest of the family and go away from the kitchen. It is soooo hard!
But, I go on the computer :disrocks: and after about 45 minutes, everyone else is done eating and I have better control over myself.
I hope I can keep it up.

Welcome! Hopefully we can all keep each other on track! :)


No ice cream for me today when the rest of the family did I am so proud of myself!! :woohoo:

Great job! That is willpower! :thumbsup2



Well I survived my trip out to buy Enchanted without being lured in by any of the yummy and dangerous treats at the mall. :laughing: :thumbsup2 [/COLOR]

Very good! I totally forgot about Enchanted coming out today. Good idea for my daughters Easter basket. :)


Way to go everyone. You are all having a better day then me!! I have to say that I went to costo yesterday and got a new bathing suit. Let's just say it does not look good. And today I had myself a Klondike bar. (bagel for lunch and sandwich for lunch with an apple) So not horrible but not my best day.
Anyone seen my water....I have not. :lmao: I even said I need to drink water today and still have only had one glass. going to fill up now!!

Not the dreaded bathing suit! :scared1: Great motivation though. ;) We are on spring break this week and I told my daughter I'd take her somewhere one day. She wants to go to a water park. :eek:

[carissanboys]

Hi everyone :wave: Can I join all of you? I have been lurking and I really need some motivation. You are all so positive!


I need to loose 35 to 40 pounds. I do pretty good with the exercise part, its the portion control. I really have trouble knowing when I am full. I hope that is something that I can learn....Right now at dinner time I am putting the proper portions on my plate. When I am done, I leave the rest of the family and go away from the kitchen. It is soooo hard!


But, I go on the computer :disrocks: and after about 45 minutes, everyone else is done eating and I have better control over myself.

I hope I can keep it up.

Welcome! :goodvibes I love that we're getting more in our group :) On Friday I'll start a list on the main page of everyone and how much we've lost.

I think portion control is something that the majority of Americans suffer from. I somewhat blame it on restaurants. They're crazy! And growing up, my parents put a lot on my plate and I just ate it (and sometimes went back for seconds if it was really yummy). I've gotten much better about it, but I'm still not perfect.

No ice cream for me today when the rest of the family did I am so proud of myself!! :woohoo:

That's awesome!! :dancer:

Well I survived my trip out to buy Enchanted without being lured in by any of the yummy and dangerous treats at the mall. :laughing: :thumbsup2

Woohoo!! :banana: I love hearing about all of these great triumphs! Keep up the great work everyone!

I got my walk in today and I ate well. Last night I must confess that I had some popcorn. It's not allowed in Phase 1 of SB, but 94% fat free popcorn IS allowed on WW core program so I let myself have it. WW's core is basically a version of the low/healthy carb diet anyway.

I didn't drink a lot of water today, but that's because I had to take my youngest to the hospital for a procedure (and drive in Baltimore - such fun). We were gone for 4 hours and I didn't want to have to pee the entire time. But, I'll drink more tonight.

[camelotcats]

Hi everyone :wave: Can I join all of you? I have been lurking and I really need some motivation. You are all so positive!


I need to loose 35 to 40 pounds. I do pretty good with the exercise part, its the portion control. I really have trouble knowing when I am full. I hope that is something that I can learn....Right now at dinner time I am putting the proper portions on my plate. When I am done, I leave the rest of the family and go away from the kitchen. It is soooo hard!


But, I go on the computer :disrocks: and after about 45 minutes, everyone else is done eating and I have better control over myself.

I hope I can keep it up.

Welcome!

I have found, I never know when I am full, so I go by when I am no longer hungry. I eat slower, and have learned to recognize when my body is no longer "needing" food. ALWAYS harder when it's something I love.

Cool DIS as diet aid idea. Hmmmmmm..... :scratchin

[mkluvsmickey]

Carissa - I find it funny that everytime I come to the weightloss thread I am greeted by your Mickey Mouse ice cream bar! :laughing:

[carissanboys]

Carissa - I find it funny that everytime I come to the weightloss thread I am greeted by your Mickey Mouse ice cream bar! :laughing:

:rotfl:

At least it's at Disney and not available at the corner store :thumbsup2 They are sooooooo good!!

Icecream use to be a big weakness of mine. I'd buy a pint of Ben and Jerry's and eat it in one sitting. For some reason, I've stopped buying it the past couple of years and I don't really crave it like I use to. I think living in Australia kind of turned me off of it a bit because all of their dairy products taste differently than ours. I think it's perhaps what the cows eat? :confused3

Sorry to tempt you! ;)

[wirki]

Morning everyone. Hope you are all feeling well. Just thought I would pop in and tell everyone to have a great day:hug:

[VroomVroomLightning]

Morning everyone. Hope you are all feeling well. Just thought I would pop in and tell everyone to have a great day:hug:

Thanks same to you!! I go through my day on my diet and eating healthy and think to myself, I hope my DIS friends are doing good today or what are they doing? lol And this usually happens as I pick up my bottled water and gulp it down! :rotfl:

[scottny]

I need to go food shopping today for healthy food. what fun. :rolleyes:

[VroomVroomLightning]

I need to go food shopping today for healthy food. what fun. :rolleyes:

I did that the other day..lol...Picking up a case of water instead of pop what fun is that? And instead of a bag of chips I got cereal bars!! ;)

This is going to be a weird question, but does anyone know of a snack that has a salty taste to it that won't totally throw my diet out the window? I have been looking at sodium counts and it is killing me not having a lot of salt in my system, my cereal bars are sweet and healthy now i need something that has a salty taste that is healthy in moderation :goodvibes I am up for any ideas!!

[carissanboys]

I did that the other day..lol...Picking up a case of water instead of pop what fun is that? And instead of a bag of chips I got cereal bars!! ;)

This is going to be a weird question, but does anyone know of a snack that has a salty taste to it that won't totally throw my diet out the window? I have been looking at sodium counts and it is killing me not having a lot of salt in my system, my cereal bars are sweet and healthy now i need something that has a salty taste that is healthy in moderation :goodvibes I am up for any ideas!!

Popcorn is a great salty snack that you can eat quite a bit of and not consume a ton of calories. The trick is getting the lighter types of popcorn and not the full butter ones, which can have 500 calories a bag. Both South Beach and WW Core allow 94% FF popcorn (SB just doesn't allow it in Phase 1). I love my popcorn!!

[VroomVroomLightning]

MMMMM...Popcorn that is a great idea!! Looks like I am back to the grocery today..lol

[mkluvsmickey]

I thought of you all today. I got done with an appointment at noon today and was very hungry. Normally I would have stopped to get something from Wendy's but I didn't. I just got home and ate my Special K bar instead. Hopefully this will continue! :thumbsup2

[VroomVroomLightning]

This is my first day watching my nephew while on this diet and boy is it hard. I know that may sound weird but you know little ones like to snack and it is so hard to not snack with him...lol

[Golfing Goofy]

Hi everybody.

I thought of you all today. I got done with an appointment at noon today and was very hungry. Normally I would have stopped to get something from Wendy's but I didn't. I just got home and ate my Special K bar instead. Hopefully this will continue! :thumbsup2

:cheer2: Good job! Isn't it amazing how the car just wants to drive itself into the fast food lane? My car is very bad like that. (LOL) It is hard when you let yourself get too hungry, and I do that all the time. My will power just flies out the door.

Have a great day!

[Golfing Goofy]

This is my first day watching my nephew while on this diet and boy is it hard. I know that may sound weird but you know little ones like to snack and it is so hard to not snack with him...lol

I know all about that! The amazing thing is they just eat a little bit and then they are off and running. We are left to clean up and get tempted. Hang in there! :upsidedow

[carissanboys]

Hi everybody.



:cheer2: Good job! Isn't it amazing how the car just wants to drive itself into the fast food lane? My car is very bad like that. (LOL) It is hard when you let yourself get too hungry, and I do that all the time. My will power just flies out the door.
Have a great day!

Yup. That's a huge thing. A trick I have learned is to have some nuts around to snack on when I start to feel hungry and I can't get a meal yet. Walnuts and almonds are your best choices (I prefer them raw - which is best for you anway). They're very good for you! You just can't eat too many of them since they're so high in fat (the good kind though).

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm happy to hear that everybody is doing well today. I am working a 4-12 shift tonight so sticking to my "diet" should be easy as I do not have any temptations in the office aside from the vending machine and I don't carry cash so that is no problem. ;)

Light popcorn is one of my favourite snacks as well!

I know all about the drive-through. I have to drive by a Wendy's everyday on my way to and from work and it is just so easy to turn in and get a bacon cheeseburger. :sad2:

[camelotcats]

I had leftover Pizza for lunch with a bottle of water. :thumbsup2

Only one slice, adn I was good to go.

Course the SEVEN boxes of peeps and 4 liters of Coke I had this weekend during the stress binge (and upcoming AF) have caught up with me, and I am up 2 lbs. :sad1:

Oh, a hint for the environment:

Find out about the water content where you live...where I am, the water's pretty good. I open a bottle of water in the morning, refill it with tap all day, then put it on my bedside table. The next morning, I toss the used bottle into the recycling bin, and open a new bottle. Still a pretty high carbon footprint, but not as bad as opening a new bottle every time I am thirsty.

[mkluvsmickey]

If anyone is interested, there is a website called hungrygirl.com - you can sign up to have daily emails sent that have healthy eating tips/etc. Sometimes there is something interesting in them - some days I just delete. :)

[carissanboys]

I had leftover Pizza for lunch with a bottle of water. :thumbsup2

Only one slice, adn I was good to go.

Course the SEVEN boxes of peeps and 4 liters of Coke I had this weekend during the stress binge (and upcoming AF) have caught up with me, and I am up 2 lbs. :sad1:

Oh, a hint for the environment:

Find out about the water content where you live...where I am, the water's pretty good. I open a bottle of water in the morning, refill it with tap all day, then put it on my bedside table. The next morning, I toss the used bottle into the recycling bin, and open a new bottle. Still a pretty high carbon footprint, but not as bad as opening a new bottle every time I am thirsty.

My appetite gets crazy out of control during AF (sorry Scott!) and I always crave bad stuff. Those two pounds will be gone quickly :hug:

I don't do bottled water. We bought two good-sized water pitchers when we first moved back here (almost 2 years ago) and we have a Pur filter on our faucet. I just refill those and keep them in the fridge. I don't realize how much water I drink in a day until I realize how often I'm refilling those babies!!

[Golfing Goofy]

Great tips! I need to run to the grocery store today, so I will add almonds on the list. I always wondered if it was OK to eat the raw ones (I just never knew if they were only for cooking with, etc.:confused3 ). I will keep them in the car.


Well, I am off to run :tiptoe: a bunch of errands and get to work. Have a great day everyone and thanks for the motivation!

You guys are great!:thumbsup2

[VroomVroomLightning]

I can only imagine what is in our water around here..lol...I probably do need to get one of those water filters because I refuse to drink straight tap water..I know I am weird like that for some reason :banana: I am glad everyone is doing so good!! Me and my mom are having subway tonight which is my favorite...mmmmm...i just gotta remember no to the mayo lol....The little one is laying down for a nap now we just got done playing with my mom's exercise ball lol I know not supposed to be played on but whats the fun in using it for what its supposed to be used for :rotfl:

[VroomVroomLightning]

My family and I have run into a problem and my younger brother may not be able to go with us on this trip. But, I have already booked it all and paid the down payment and paid the insurance stuff too. How difficult is it going to be if I have to take him off our reservation or to possibly just have his spot filled by someone else. Since he is 16 i am under the assumption that we are paying full price for him so would it be easier just to replace him with another adult so we don't incur charges? I am so worried about having to pay extra money and just need to know the best way to do all of this and the cheapest way to do it, whether that be taking him off the trip or putting someone else in for him. And my aunt has been hinting she wants to go so that wouldn't be a problem there. Any help anyone could give me I would appreciated I am just so confused right now!! :confused3 :confused3

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

My family and I have run into a problem and my younger brother may not be able to go with us on this trip. But, I have already booked it all and paid the down payment and paid the insurance stuff too. How difficult is it going to be if I have to take him off our reservation or to possibly just have his spot filled by someone else. Since he is 16 i am under the assumption that we are paying full price for him so would it be easier just to replace him with another adult so we don't incur charges? I am so worried about having to pay extra money and just need to know the best way to do all of this and the cheapest way to do it, whether that be taking him off the trip or putting someone else in for him. And my aunt has been hinting she wants to go so that wouldn't be a problem there. Any help anyone could give me I would appreciated I am just so confused right now!! :confused3 :confused3

Did you book a package through Disney? I don't see it being a problem removing him from the ressie or replacing him with somebody else. The down payment for a package is $200 no matter what so that won't change no matter what change you make and you should only have to pay a fee for changing the ressie if your trip is within the next 45 days.

[VroomVroomLightning]

Did you book a package through Disney? I don't see it being a problem removing him from the ressie or replacing him with somebody else. The down payment for a package is $200 no matter what so that won't change no matter what change you make and you should only have to pay a fee for changing the ressie if your trip is within the next 45 days.

Yes we booked through Disney but right now we are in the middle of switching to themagicforless people and we haven't paid them any money so I don't see them charging me anything to make changes.

[wirki]

Hey all. I am not sure if any of you know about Malley's?? Well it is a chocolate candy company from my home town (Cleveland) and I love it. Well my MIL just sent me a box of Chocolate covered pretzels. My downfall. I have had about 5 of them already. I need to put the box up.

Scott do not read below


I guess we must all be on the same cycle. :lmao: I thought only woman who lived to together had that happen. Not just their love of all things Disney:rotfl2:

[camelotcats]

Hey all. I am not sure if any of you know about Malley's?? Well it is a chocolate candy company from my home town (Cleveland) and I love it. Well my MIL just sent me a box of Chocolate covered pretzels. My downfall. I have had about 5 of them already. I need to put the box up.

Scott do not read below


I guess we must all be on the same cycle. :lmao: I thought only woman who lived to together had that happen. Not just their love of all things Disney:rotfl2:

SCOTT DO NOT READ!!

Yeah....fun.

I don't know if you read my PTR, but I mentioned I had a surprise arrival of AUntie last month (a week and a half early). If I go back to my "regualr" timing, I will have AF for my ENTIRE disney trip next month. :sad2:

I guess auntie wanted to go too. :rotfl2: She likes showin up unannounced on my vacations.....

[VroomVroomLightning]

So as I stated earlier today was a hard day with the little one running around snacking all the time!! I mean it wasn't all that bad just a few fruit snacks but tomorrow I am back to no snacking at all. But me and my mom had subway for dinner so it worked out good!! Oh and I had a little bit of chili..lol...Hope everyone had a good day!! If anyone wants to exhange messenger names if anyone has them let me know and I will be happy to give you mine so we can talk outside of this thread :goodvibes

[carissanboys]

Yesterday I stumbled. I had bought some Easter candy weeks ago and it's been calling to me. Last night I could resist no longer. But, today I'm back on track and I'm not going to let it bother me too much.

I didn't get to walk yesterday because it was pouring here.

[VroomVroomLightning]

I didn't get to walk yesterday because it was pouring here.

It finally stopped here today!! But beyond that it had rained for the last 3 days non stop! The river has went over its banks some of the damns had to be opened so needless to say it's a mess around here! I think I am going to get working on my home exercise video today and see if I feel anything after that! Because it is 30 degrees outside and I don't know if I can bare walking in that cold weather :laughing:

[scottny]

Hey all. I am not sure if any of you know about Malley's?? Well it is a chocolate candy company from my home town (Cleveland) and I love it. Well my MIL just sent me a box of Chocolate covered pretzels. My downfall. I have had about 5 of them already. I need to put the box up.
Scott do not read below
I guess we must all be on the same cycle. :lmao: I thought only woman who lived to together had that happen. Not just their love of all things Disney:rotfl2:

SCOTT DO NOT READ!!
Yeah....fun.
I don't know if you read my PTR, but I mentioned I had a surprise arrival of AUntie last month (a week and a half early). If I go back to my "regualr" timing, I will have AF for my ENTIRE disney trip next month. :sad2:
I guess auntie wanted to go too. :rotfl2: She likes showin up unannounced on my vacations.....

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/See_no_evil_Hear_no_evil_Speak_no_e.gif

[wirki]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/See_no_evil_Hear_no_evil_Speak_no_e.gif

:rotfl:

[carissanboys]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/See_no_evil_Hear_no_evil_Speak_no_e.gif

:rotfl2:

Hey Scott - how did your shopping trip for healthy food go? What good stuff did you get?

[scottny]

:rotfl2:

Hey Scott - how did your shopping trip for healthy food go? What good stuff did you get?

did not get there yet. Maybe tomorrow. or I will order it and have it delivered.

[mkluvsmickey]

Hi guys! Tomorrow is weigh-in day! :scared1:

We ordered pizza last night. We usually order on Wednesday nights because we have to be a church in the evening and by the time we get home from work/school there is not much time to cook. I told myself I would only have
2 slices but I had 3. But, it was only cheese pizza - I didn't order meat on 1/2 like I normally would have.

I need to get some exercise in - haven't done that all week. :sad2:

[carissanboys]

I got a walk in today although I almost didn't go because it was super, super windy. But, it was actually fairly warm out.

Eating was good today. Back on track. Excited about weigh in tomorrow! :)

We have friends coming over on Saturday evening and we've decided to order pizza to make it easy. I plan on also ordering chicken wings for me (instead of the pizza) and I'll make a nice salad to go along with it for everyone.

[VroomVroomLightning]

LOL..I don't know if I am so excited about tomorrow's weigh in...But I believe I have lost a few....Oh crap I won't be able to report til late tomorow night!! I forgot to buy new batteries for the scale today so I guess that means I have to weigh in Saturday!! Ah man I wanted to do it along with everyone else!! I guess that means I will be late but I can get back on track next week!!

Eating went alright today!! I did get the 94% fat free popcorn today..So I plan on having some of that later!! My diet has consisted of only allowing myself like one snack a day and that is a 100 calorie bar thing, so I hope I am doing the right things. I mean I am also trying to drink more water and eat more veggies. And at dinner I only allow myself one serving of food. Since my house is mixed on what everyone likes some nights we have unhealthy stuff but I go ahead and eat it just in smaller portions than my brother :banana: But my mom is trying to get better at making him eat healthier foods, so we will see.

With my water I have been drinking the flavored carbonated water and adding those crystal light packets to my water. So I hope that counts as drinking water..lol..It is flavored water but still it is water??

I hope everyone had a good day! Oh and my mom went and got Easter dinner tonight...What a temptation this is going to be for me on Sunday...A honey baked ham and mmmmm carrot cake for dessert. Maybe one little slither won't hurt me!! Or maybe we can do a family walk afterwards which will counteract it for me in my mind :rotfl:

[scottny]

not looking forward to weigh in. :sad2:

[VroomVroomLightning]

not looking forward to weigh in. :sad2:

Awww....Scott don't say that!! I am sure you have done fine this week!! And just remember if you didn't do so swell this week...Just gives you more to work towards next week!! If you ever need some motivation just come here and I will give you some! We all can be personal :cheer2: 's for each other and give big :grouphug: 's when we need em!!

[scottny]

Awww....Scott don't say that!! I am sure you have done fine this week!! And just remember if you didn't do so swell this week...Just gives you more to work towards next week!! If you ever need some motivation just come here and I will give you some! We all can be personal :cheer2: 's for each other and give big :grouphug: 's when we need em!!

thank you. we shall see what the numbers say tomorrow.

[VroomVroomLightning]

thank you. we shall see what the numbers say tomorrow.

Well here is a dancing banana for some motivation :banana:

[scottny]

Well here is a dancing banana for some motivation :banana:

:rotfl2: thank you.

[mkluvsmickey]

I'm not looking forward to tomorrow either. :sad2: I usually go to dinner/ice-cream with a friend on Friday nights. Except this week she had to move it to Thursday night. So - I just got back from Cold Stone Creamery! :scared1: It was good but probably not the best for the night before weigh-in. I did eat a healthy dinner though. I will be happy if I am the same weight tomorrow - no gains.

[camelotcats]

I will not be weighing in this week, because we are going to my in-laws at the butt-crack of dawn for the holiday weekend. I promise, next week.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey guys, I did well today although I did have pizza for dinner. I knew that I would be doing that though so I planned out my calories for the early part of the day accordingly. We had Pizza Hut before going to a movie and instead of ordering a large pizza to split between the two of us we just got two personal pizzas. I checked the calories online beforehand and I could have the personal pizza and two bread sticks and still not go over my calorie intake for the day. :thumbsup2 This worked out well because it did not allow me to overeat which I tend to do with pizza when we order the large pizza to share.

Not sure how weigh-in will go for me tomorrow. I have been watching my calories all week but I have not exercised. I think I will probably weigh the same or have only dropped a pound but I know I did not put anything on so that is a positive. I am going to try a lot harder to get my workouts in next week.

[carissanboys]

Last night I finished off the rest of that darn bag of peanut butter cups :scared1: And that is why I cannot have any tempting stuff in the house. I have terrible willpower at night. I was afraid the weight that I'd lost earlier in the week wouldn't show on the scale this morning, but I'm happy to report my weigh in was:

180!! 4 pounds lost!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Good luck everyone! And just remember, sometimes it can take a while for that scale to move so don't get down if you don't see a great loss. Just keep working at it and it WILL move! :)

:grouphug:

[scottny]

Last night I finished off the rest of that darn bag of peanut butter cups :scared1: And that is why I cannot have any tempting stuff in the house. I have terrible willpower at night. I was afraid the weight that I'd lost earlier in the week wouldn't show on the scale this morning, but I'm happy to report my weigh in was:

180!! 4 pounds lost!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Good luck everyone! And just remember, sometimes it can take a while for that scale to move so don't get down if you don't see a great loss. Just keep working at it and it WILL move! :)

:grouphug:

well I got them, :woohoo: :woohoo: 4 lbs gained. :sad2: :mad:

tomorrow I am back on full throttle, today is birthday so I won't be dieting today.

[wirki]

I'm happy to report my weigh in was:

180!! 4 pounds lost!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Good luck everyone! And just remember, sometimes it can take a while for that scale to move so don't get down if you don't see a great loss. Just keep working at it and it WILL move! :)

:grouphug:

:woohoo: Way to go. I will get on the scale as soon as my DMom gets out of the bathroom. She is visiting from Cleveland and throwing my whole game off. We will see what it says. That box of Chocolate covered pretzels only have a few left in it. :rolleyes1



Well I just weighed in and I am at 189.0

So I lost 1.5 lbs. Yeah!! Better than I thought.

[carissanboys]

well I got them, :woohoo: :woohoo: 4 lbs gained. :sad2: :mad:

tomorrow I am back on full throttle, today is birthday so I won't be dieting today.

:hug: :bday: Enjoy your day and back on track tomorrow :thumbsup2

:woohoo: Way to go. I will get on the scale as soon as my DMom gets out of the bathroom. She is visiting from Cleveland and throwing my whole game off. We will see what it says. That box of Chocolate covered pretzels only have a few left in it. :rolleyes1



Well I just weighed in and I am at 189.0

So I lost 1.5 lbs. Yeah!! Better than I thought.

Woohoo!! :cool1: Great job! :)

[scottny]

:hug: :bday: Enjoy your day and back on track tomorrow :thumbsup2



Woohoo!! :cool1: Great job! :)

next weigh in I will do much better.

[scottny]

:hug: :bday: Enjoy your day and back on track tomorrow :thumbsup2



Woohoo!! :cool1: Great job! :)

oops, thank you.

[carissanboys]

next weigh in I will do much better.

:thumbsup2

[VroomVroomLightning]

WooHoo I found batteries for the scale!! And I am so excited...I am down 5 pounds since I last weighed myself on Saturday!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Good Job to everyone!! I knew we could do it!! :banana:

And for Scott :bday: I'm sure you ll have a blast!!

Tonight we are going shopping with my Aunt and out to dinner...So I wonder what I wil be tempted with this evening!! :rolleyes:

[mkluvsmickey]

Ugh! Just weighed myself and I'm exactly the same - 190. I guess it is better than gaining though. I think I need to invest in a digital scale - then if I lost even .10 pound I would feel better. :laughing: But really, I was much more aware of what I ate this week thanks to this thread. I am really going to try and get some exercise in this week - its just really hard during tax season.

[VroomVroomLightning]

Ugh! I think I need to invest in a digital scale - then if I lost even .10 pound I would feel better. :laughing: .

We got a really nice one from Target on clearance so maybe you could check that out!!

I am with you too on noticing what I eat and thinking about this thread!! It's the motivation that I have needed!! :banana:

[carissanboys]

WooHoo I found batteries for the scale!! And I am so excited...I am down 5 pounds since I last weighed myself on Saturday!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Good Job to everyone!! I knew we could do it!! :banana:

And for Scott :bday: I'm sure you ll have a blast!!

Tonight we are going shopping with my Aunt and out to dinner...So I wonder what I wil be tempted with this evening!! :rolleyes:

That's awesome!!! Congrats!! :dancer:

[carissanboys]

Ugh! Just weighed myself and I'm exactly the same - 190. I guess it is better than gaining though. I think I need to invest in a digital scale - then if I lost even .10 pound I would feel better. :laughing: But really, I was much more aware of what I ate this week thanks to this thread. I am really going to try and get some exercise in this week - its just really hard during tax season.

:hug: Being aware is half the battle.

[carissanboys]

Ok. Everyone that has posted to this thread is listed on the main page (if you do not want to be listed there, just let me know). I've put our username as well as our real first name, if I know it. If your real name isn't listed, but you would like it to be, just tell me.

Also, I've only put numbers on there if you've lost weight. I wasn't sure people would want to see a + sign next to their name or "no loss". Let me know if you would like to have something besides your name even if you didn't have a loss. I aim to please! ;)

Any other suggestions are always welcome.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Afternoon! Well I weighed myself and I am either the same or lost only a pound. It is hard to tell as I do not have a digital scale and it is really hard to tell if it is only a small difference. I think I may invest in a digital scale. ;)

Anyways I had not expected to lose anything due to my lack of exercise this past week but as others said I was more aware of what I'm eating. I've been keeping a food journal and tracking my calories that way, everything that goes in my mouth gets tracked even if it is just a little bite. Once I hit my limit that is it for the day even if I am still hungry. I am definitely going to try and get the exercise in this coming week so hopefully next week I will have a definite loss to post!

[mkluvsmickey]

Ok. Everyone that has posted to this thread is listed on the main page (if you do not want to be listed there, just let me know). I've put our username as well as our real first name, if I know it. If your real name isn't listed, but you would like it to be, just tell me.

Also, I've only put numbers on there if you've lost weight. I wasn't sure people would want to see a + sign next to their name or "no loss". Let me know if you would like to have something besides your name even if you didn't have a loss. I aim to please! ;)

Any other suggestions are always welcome.

Thanks for doing that Carissa. You can put "no loss" by my name. At least I'll know that I've reported in! :thumbsup2

Congrats to all the losers this week - and I mean that lovingly! :hug:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Ok. Everyone that has posted to this thread is listed on the main page (if you do not want to be listed there, just let me know). I've put our username as well as our real first name, if I know it. If your real name isn't listed, but you would like it to be, just tell me.

Also, I've only put numbers on there if you've lost weight. I wasn't sure people would want to see a + sign next to their name or "no loss". Let me know if you would like to have something besides your name even if you didn't have a loss. I aim to please! ;)

Any other suggestions are always welcome.

Carissa you can feel free to put no loss next to my name as well. Perhaps if I know it is right there in the front page it will motivate me more. ;)

[carissanboys]

Thanks for doing that Carissa. You can put "no loss" by my name. At least I'll know that I've reported in! :thumbsup2

Congrats to all the losers this week - and I mean that lovingly! :hug:


Carissa you can feel free to put no loss next to my name as well. Perhaps if I know it is right there in the front page it will motivate me more. ;)

:thumbsup2

[VroomVroomLightning]

A big :hug: for everyone!! Even if you didn't lose this week you have at least been working hard and that deserves some recognition!! It's the little battles that are conquered that add up in the end!!

[scottny]

Ugh! Just weighed myself and I'm exactly the same - 190. I guess it is better than gaining though. I think I need to invest in a digital scale - then if I lost even .10 pound I would feel better. :laughing: But really, I was much more aware of what I ate this week thanks to this thread. I am really going to try and get some exercise in this week - its just really hard during tax season.
better than me

Ok. Everyone that has posted to this thread is listed on the main page (if you do not want to be listed there, just let me know). I've put our username as well as our real first name, if I know it. If your real name isn't listed, but you would like it to be, just tell me.

Also, I've only put numbers on there if you've lost weight. I wasn't sure people would want to see a + sign next to their name or "no loss". Let me know if you would like to have something besides your name even if you didn't have a loss. I aim to please! ;)

Any other suggestions are always welcome.
u can put +4 for me. maybe it will encourage me. :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

[wirki]

Good Morning everyone. Happy Sat!! Well today it is snowing like crazy. Yesterday we went to Monkey Island. It is one of those places that has tons of those blow up jumpy things. My kids love it there. And I was running and jumping with them. I have to say I was breathing heavy.:sad2: But it was fun. So I will count that as a "work out" Plus I worked last night. We did get a new flavor in so I had to try it. It was good! But I only had a taste.

Hope you are all having a great weekend.

[scottny]

Good Morning everyone. Happy Sat!! Well today it is snowing like crazy. Yesterday we went to Monkey Island. It is one of those places that has tons of those blow up jumpy things. My kids love it there. And I was running and jumping with them. I have to say I was breathing heavy.:sad2: But it was fun. So I will count that as a "work out" Plus I worked last night. We did get a new flavor in so I had to try it. It was good! But I only had a taste.

Hope you are all having a great weekend.

can u send some snow this way. I thoght we were going to have a flurry but I guess not.


Back on track today. Here is to a better week.

[VroomVroomLightning]

Today was my first day working at the zoo...I enjoyed it besides the fact that I was freezing to death all day!! Someone forgot to tell me I would be outside all day so I froze to death almost!! So tomorrow def. means more layers of clothing!! Then for dinner I had a taco salad, had to skip lunch basically because I wasn't paying zoo prices for food and none of it was healthy...so tonight i let myself have a piece of candy it tasted very good..lol...Can't be doing that anymore!! Oh and I had a hot chocolate today, but if I didn't have that I probably would of been an ice cube!! I hope everyone is having a good weekend!!

[blue_eyes5212]

Can I join this club????

My name is Amanda and I am 27 years old. I have been married to my DH for almost 4 years and I currently weigh 279.4 pounds. I have been overweight since I was very young. I'm not sure what my ultimate goal is, but I have a december trip planned and I want to feel better for it. My feet hurt so bad on our last trip because I have let myself get so heavy and I don't want to go through that again.

I would like my name being on the first page even if it has to say "no loss".
I weigh in on Saturday morning (this is the first week).

I am counting Weight Watcher points and taking classes at my local YMCA. I also plan to do Walk Away the pounds or walk outside on days that my class doesn't meet at the Y. They have Zumba classes, but they kinda feel too challening for someone of my size, so I am going to go to a beginner cardio class on Tuesday.

I haven't had a chance to read the rest of this thread yet, but I am going to go back and do so soon.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hi Amanda, of course you can join in!

I too have a December vacation that I am using as a motivation to lose the weight.

It sounds like you have a great system going already, hopefully this group can help provide you with some extra motivation when you need it. :cheer2:

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Today was my first day working at the zoo...I enjoyed it besides the fact that I was freezing to death all day!! Someone forgot to tell me I would be outside all day so I froze to death almost!! So tomorrow def. means more layers of clothing!! Then for dinner I had a taco salad, had to skip lunch basically because I wasn't paying zoo prices for food and none of it was healthy...so tonight i let myself have a piece of candy it tasted very good..lol...Can't be doing that anymore!! Oh and I had a hot chocolate today, but if I didn't have that I probably would of been an ice cube!! I hope everyone is having a good weekend!!

Holly, glad to hear that you had fun with your first day on the job, too bad about it being so cold though. Does the zoo have a staff room with a fridge so that you can pack your own lunch that way you are not tempted by the unhealthy food offerings at the zoo?

[mkluvsmickey]

Good morning and Happy Easter everyone! I hope everyone has a great day! We are going to my grandmas later for dinner so I'm sure there will be lots of tempting dishes.

Holly - The zoo sounds like an awesome place to work - except for the cold part. Hopefully it will warm up soon.

Welcome Amanda! It sounds like you are on the right track!

[carissanboys]

Hi Amanda :) :welcome: I'm going to add you to the list right now.

I have not had a great last two days, but tomorrow I will be back on track.

Happy Easter!

[scottny]

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Try not eat to much today.

[VroomVroomLightning]

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Try not eat to much today.

Thanks Scott..Same to you!! It seems no one wants to come to the zoo on Easter so I got off early..WOOHOO!! I hope everyone is enjoying their as wells!!

And to Amanda, WELCOME!! It is great to have a new face!!!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hope everybody is having a great Easter. I woke up this morning and found that my mom had gotten me a chocolate egg filled with Mini Eggs. :scared1: I have separated them out into little baggies so hopefully that will help keep me from overindulging. ;)

[wirki]

Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a wonderful Easter. So far today I have done ok. Had a bagel for breakfast and a twix bar (small) for lunch:lmao:

We are heading over a friends for dinner and they are having Prime Rib. I will only have a little and stay away from the snacks and treats. (try at least)

:wave2: Amanda. Welcome!!

Have a good day all:grouphug:

[monte]

Ok, here's my story...I use to be fat, then I got skinny, then fat again! lol. I weigh around 182 and would like to loose 30 pds, I don't expect to be in my size 8's again, but would be happy with 10's. I exercise on a regular basis and have done 2 full marathons, 3 halfs, 2 10k's, 2 5k's and have 3 more halfs lined up for this summer. I can't seem to loose this weight and I get so frustrated and discouraged. Does anyone else feel like giving up? Grrr.....

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Ok, here's my story...I use to be fat, then I got skinny, then fat again! lol. I weigh around 182 and would like to loose 30 pds, I don't expect to be in my size 8's again, but would be happy with 10's. I exercise on a regular basis and have done 2 full marathons, 3 halfs, 2 10k's, 2 5k's and have 3 more halfs lined up for this summer. I can't seem to loose this weight and I get so frustrated and discouraged. Does anyone else feel like giving up? Grrr.....

I think we all feel like that from time to time. It sounds like you have hit a plateau, have you tried changing up your workout? Sometimes that can help get you out of a slump.

[blue_eyes5212]

Anyone else have the "I'll start tomorrow" thing going on?? It seems like I always have that and then when I do start, I do good for about a week or two, then it's back to the same old bad habits!

Any advice???? :goodvibes

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Anyone else have the "I'll start tomorrow" thing going on?? It seems like I always have that and then when I do start, I do good for about a week or two, then it's back to the same old bad habits!

Any advice???? :goodvibes

I know what you mean about the whole I'll start tomorrow thing. What I have done is start a journal. Each month I take a picture of myself in my bathing suit and put it in my journal so that I can see my progress/be inspired and then each day I write down what I have eaten and how many calories total, I also write down what exercise I may have done. I find that by writing it all down and having those pictures I am able to push myself to be better with my eating and it also helps me get up and exercise.

[mkluvsmickey]

Ok, here's my story...I use to be fat, then I got skinny, then fat again! lol. I weigh around 182 and would like to loose 30 pds, I don't expect to be in my size 8's again, but would be happy with 10's. I exercise on a regular basis and have done 2 full marathons, 3 halfs, 2 10k's, 2 5k's and have 3 more halfs lined up for this summer. I can't seem to loose this weight and I get so frustrated and discouraged. Does anyone else feel like giving up? Grrr.....

Welcome! I love that you have done all those marathons - that is something that interests me. I think it would be a good motivation to work out - having something to work towars other than a smaller size. I studied martial arts for 10 years and was in my best shape ever. I think it was the fact that I was always working towards that next belt level. I have a hard time getting motivated to exercise just to excercise - know what I mean? Anyway, once tax season is over I plan to start on some kind of program.


Anyone else have the "I'll start tomorrow" thing going on?? It seems like I always have that and then when I do start, I do good for about a week or two, then it's back to the same old bad habits!
Any advice???? :goodvibes

I do that all the time and am really trying not to. Instead of "I'll start tomorrow" I try to tell myself "Why not now?" It is hard to do.



I know what you mean about the whole I'll start tomorrow thing. What I have done is start a journal. Each month I take a picture of myself in my bathing suit and put it in my journal so that I can see my progress/be inspired and then each day I write down what I have eaten and how many calories total, I also write down what exercise I may have done. I find that by writing it all down and having those pictures I am able to push myself to be better with my eating and it also helps me get up and exercise.

That is a great idea! The bathing suit pictures each month would be a good place to look whenever I felt like snacking on something terrible. I go through phases with writing down everything - haven't done it for a while though. Maybe that is my problem? :)

[Tiger Lily 03]

Just popping in here to WISH everyone the best on your journey.

Think of things as making healthy choices instead of using that "D" word. You can do it! Never give up.

:cheer2:

[VroomVroomLightning]

Today was an interesting day for me!! I forgot to take my lunch to work so I had to buy some overpriced food from the zoo..lol..But then tonight we had Easter dinner so I ate the usual and maybe a little more than I should have. Then I went to eat a piece of carrot cake and felt so bad that I couldn't finish all of it!! But my sister in law who I love to death is dieting too and she said if she was going to cheat today I had to cheat with her..lol...So we agreed to let ourselves enjoy dinner tonight and that tomorrow it's back to the plan. But we didn't really go overboard too bad!

I am getting my walking in at the zoo everyday! It may not seem like a lot but when I have to walk to meet the train each time and put down the crossing bars, I am sure I m walking a lot. I am going to get a pedometer to see exactly how much I am walking. :confused3

After working 8 hour days out in the cold I come home exhausted and worn out not wanting to do anything. So I find myself going to bed a lot earlier now. When I am at work moving around I am fine, but then I come home and want to pass out!! But the money I am goign to be making to save up for Disney will all work out in the end!!

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday! :dance3:

[scottny]

Thanks Scott..Same to you!! It seems no one wants to come to the zoo on Easter so I got off early..WOOHOO!! I hope everyone is enjoying their as wells!!

And to Amanda, WELCOME!! It is great to have a new face!!!

well everyone could have gone where we went, there was so much food.

appies
garlic soup
eggplant
mushrooms (YUCK)
ham
potatos
asparagus
pineapple
crumb cake
berries in balsamic vinegar
strawberries
mississippi mud pie with vanilla ice cream
cannolis
12 bottles of wine

it was a filling dinner. back to reality tomorrow.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Oh Scott, I would have been done in by the cannolis. YUMMY!

[scottny]

Oh Scott, I would have been done in by the cannolis. YUMMY!

They are so fresh. And the one who brings them squeezes the cream in before he serves them. Oh so good.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

They are so fresh. And the one who brings them squeezes the cream in before he serves them. Oh so good.

Okay, I was already hungry and now I am ravenous! This is not good for my will-power. :rolleyes:

[scottny]

Okay, I was already hungry and now I am ravenous! This is not good for my will-power. :rolleyes:

sorry :sad2:

the mud pie did me in. I love that.

no more talk about it

[wirki]

Hi everyone. I am stopping in to ask if anyone knows of the eat everything in site diet?? I seem to be following that one:confused3

Today I have had a candy bar, banana, 1/2 of a pb&j, pear,peep,twix, and a pretzel. I think i need to be blindfolded.

[pooksma]

Just checking in after my gym trip today. I weighed myself and have lost....wait for it...2 pounds! Let's hope I can shed a few more.

[carissanboys]

Welcome to monte :) An experienced marathon runner! Woohoo! :)

Congrats pooksma on the loss! I've added it to the main page.

I have not gotten back on track today, but I blame it on the leftovers that came home with us yesterday. Tomorrow, I WILL be back though! I don't think I'll have a loss this week. I'm just hoping I don't end up with a gain at this point! ;)

[mkluvsmickey]

Congrats Pooksma! :cool1:

I started out good today. It was my daughters last day of spring break so I took the day off to do something fun with her. We were planning on a water park but the weather wasn't too good today. So, we ended up at Chuck E Cheese. I ordered a salad with our cheese pizza. I ate a large salad and only two (little) pieces of pizza. And I drank diet lemonade instead of Coke - big accomplishment for me. When Sam went back for dessert I didn't get anything. But, as soon as we got home I raided the easter candy - I ate a handful of mini Reese's cups. :sad2:

[carissanboys]

Congrats Pooksma! :cool1:

I started out good today. It was my daughters last day of spring break so I took the day off to do something fun with her. We were planning on a water park but the weather wasn't too good today. So, we ended up at Chuck E Cheese. I ordered a salad with our cheese pizza. I ate a large salad and only two (little) pieces of pizza. And I drank diet lemonade instead of Coke - big accomplishment for me. When Sam went back for dessert I didn't get anything. But, as soon as we got home I raided the easter candy - I ate a handful of mini Reese's cups. :sad2:

Those darn mini Reese's are terrible!! They got me too :(

Great job eating out though!

[scottny]

Hi everyone. I am stopping in to ask if anyone knows of the eat everything in site diet?? I seem to be following that one:confused3

Today I have had a candy bar, banana, 1/2 of a pb&j, pear,peep,twix, and a pretzel. I think i need to be blindfolded.

:rotfl2: :lmao:

I have gotten back on track today so i am happy. :woohoo:

[wirki]

:rotfl2: :lmao:

I have gotten back on track today so i am happy. :woohoo:

Thanks for rubbing it in. :rotfl: Oh and since I last wrote...I have had 2 pieces of pizza and a diet coke. Really.....anyone with a blindfold??

Maybe I will put that bathing suit back on. And take a pic and post it.:lmao:
(although it might break everyones monitor)

[monte]

Michelle, if you're interested in doing a half, or full marathon I highly recommend doing one. I find that working towards a goal keeps me motivated and determined to reach my goal and to receive the medal;) at the end.

Check out Events/Competitions board to get advice/tips from the W.I.S.H. Team. The members are very supportive and they range from beginners to advanced runners/walkers. The WDW marathons are alot of fun...check it out.:thumbsup2

[VroomVroomLightning]

So I got home from work a little while ago and I am thoroughly exhausted again!!..lol..I did ok today for lunch I had a ham sandwich and a banana! After our orientation today at the zoo she took us on a tour! I had never walked so fast or that far in 15 minutes of my life. So needless to say I got my workout today!! I am just so ready for bed now!! I hope everyone had a good day!

[mkluvsmickey]

Michelle, if you're interested in doing a half, or full marathon I highly recommend doing one. I find that working towards a goal keeps me motivated and determined to reach my goal and to receive the medal;) at the end.

Check out Events/Competitions board to get advice/tips from the W.I.S.H. Team. The members are very supportive and they range from beginners to advanced runners/walkers. The WDW marathons are alot of fun...check it out.:thumbsup2

Thanks for the info! That sounds really good - a WDW marathon would be fun! I will definately be looking in to training somehow once tax season is done. I may be asking you some more questions then. :)

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I had a bad day today with all the Easter chocolate lying around the house. :headache:

I would love to do a WDW marathon, I was thinking maybe in 2009 I will be in shape enough to attempt it.

[mkluvsmickey]

I had a bad day today with all the Easter chocolate lying around the house. :headache:

I would love to do a WDW marathon, I was thinking maybe in 2009 I will be in shape enough to attempt it.

I totally know what you mean about the easter candy. The mini reeses got me twice! And after the first time I should have known better. I just cannot have that stuff in the house.

A marathon in 2009 would be my goal also! That would be fun if we could get some participation from our little thread here. :)

[VroomVroomLightning]

A marathon would be fun! I think Carissa had mentioned it way earlier in the thread about the popular from couch potato to 5K. It gives you steps on how to go from being a couch potato(a.k.a. ME..lol) to the 5k mark. I think it would be fun to try out!

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Well as much as it pained me I threw out the remaining Easter chocolate, I just could not have it in the house. I have no willpower. :sad2:

[carissanboys]

Well as much as it pained me I threw out the remaining Easter chocolate, I just could not have it in the house. I have no willpower. :sad2:

You're not the only one! If my children wouldn't kill me, I'd do the same. But, I will get rid of a lot of it by throwing away candy and sending some to work with DH. The boys will wonder why it disappeared so quickly ;)

[monte]

Good for you! I can't have any sweets in the house because I will eat it all in one sitting, then hate myself for weeks afterwards. It's best to keep to the motto, "out of sight, out of mind".;)




Well as much as it pained me I threw out the remaining Easter chocolate, I just could not have it in the house. I have no willpower. :sad2:

[camelotcats]

I weighed myself this morning, and i am at the same weight. 178.

I am shocked after all of the candy I ate this weekend. :rolleyes1 I DID try to stay busy, though.

So, does it count as working out if I bop tot he music while I iron? :rotfl2:

[kaysmommie]

hi Carissa & Hey everyone! I want to join too, if I'm not too late. I want to lose 15-20 lbs.. At least 15 by June before I go back to NJ and see everyone. I just keep gaining and losing the same 10 lbs. over and over :mad: . I just can't rid of that Thomas weight :laughing: and he will be 4 the end of May. I have to laugh when I read all your posts about Easter candy. I attacked a bag of hershey eggs all by myslef and helped Thomas with his Chocolate bunny. So when do we weigh in?

Also a Disney marathon in 2009 sounds like plan, DH can stay home :rotfl: though.

[carissanboys]

hi Carissa & Hey everyone! I want to join too, if I'm not too late. I want to lose 15-20 lbs.. At least 15 by June before I go back to NJ and see everyone. I just keep gaining and losing the same 10 lbs. over and over :mad: . I just can't rid of that Thomas weight :laughing: and he will be 4 the end of May. I have to laugh when I read all your posts about Easter candy. I attacked a bag of hershey eggs all by myslef and helped Thomas with his Chocolate bunny. So when do we weigh in?

Also a Disney marathon in 2009 sounds like plan, DH can stay home :rotfl: though.

:welcome: Of course it's not too late! Glad to see you join us :)

We weigh in on Friday mornings. I'm really not looking forward to it this week :sad2:

I'm having a very hard time getting back on track. That's why I can't "cheat." I just end up staying off track when I do.

[mkluvsmickey]

A marathon would be fun! I think Carissa had mentioned it way earlier in the thread about the popular from couch potato to 5K. It gives you steps on how to go from being a couch potato(a.k.a. ME..lol) to the 5k mark. I think it would be fun to try out!

That sounds like a perfect book for me - thanks! I will be looking for it.


Well as much as it pained me I threw out the remaining Easter chocolate, I just could not have it in the house. I have no willpower. :sad2:

You're not the only one! If my children wouldn't kill me, I'd do the same. But, I will get rid of a lot of it by throwing away candy and sending some to work with DH. The boys will wonder why it disappeared so quickly ;)

LOL! I'd love to throw it out but Sam would definately notice. I try to buy her stuff I don't really like but someone else got the reeses. At this rate they won't be around long anyway. :rolleyes1


I weighed myself this morning, and i am at the same weight. 178.
I am shocked after all of the candy I ate this weekend. :rolleyes1 I DID try to stay busy, though.
So, does it count as working out if I bop tot he music while I iron? :rotfl2:

Same is good - especially this week! I will be thrilled if I am the same on Friday. I am trying to be extra good the next three days since the weekend was so bad so we'll see. :)


hi Carissa & Hey everyone! I want to join too, if I'm not too late. I want to lose 15-20 lbs.. At least 15 by June before I go back to NJ and see everyone. I just keep gaining and losing the same 10 lbs. over and over :mad: . I just can't rid of that Thomas weight :laughing: and he will be 4 the end of May. I have to laugh when I read all your posts about Easter candy. I attacked a bag of hershey eggs all by myslef and helped Thomas with his Chocolate bunny. So when do we weigh in?
Also a Disney marathon in 2009 sounds like plan, DH can stay home :rotfl: though.

Hi Nichole! Nice to see you over here!
Disney marathon here we come!!! :yay:


:welcome: Of course it's not too late! Glad to see you join us :)
We weigh in on Friday mornings. I'm really not looking forward to it this week :sad2:
I'm having a very hard time getting back on track. That's why I can't "cheat." I just end up staying off track when I do.

I know how you feel. :hug: :sad2:

[scottny]

I had a reeses fastbreak tonight :sad2:

[wirki]

Morning everyone. I hope you had a good night. It is nice to see that we are all in the same boat this week.

I threw away some of the candy and part of a cake. I figure I can get rid of it slowly and my kids will not notice. :lmao:

Welcome Nichole. Glad to have you with us.

Hopefully we will all have better days today!!:grouphug:

[Msslaydbug]

Hi everyone -
I checked in a couple of pages back and said Hi ! I haven't been back ! LOL ! This week already hasn't been great for me. First Easter then my Mom's birthday on Monday. The weather has been nice here in Colorado so both Monday and Tuesday I was able to get out and walk. This afternoon I plan on taking the kids to the zoo as well.
Don't forget to drink your water !!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Hi everyone!

I just read the entire thread (after eating two mini cadbury creme eggs and a handful of jelly beans) and I'm signing up! You all seem to be so supportive and that's just what i need!

I am training for a half marathon right now (as you can see in my signature). So I'm exercising quite a bit right now. My problem with exercising is that I eat like a PIG when I'm exercising. I'm ALWAYS hungry!!!! Last week, I was sick and wasn't able to exercise and I lost several pounds. Go figure!

Food is my downfall. Sweets and fast food in particular. I have such a hard time passing it all up. My hope is that if I am accountable to this group, I will be more successful in passing up all the yummy food!

My ultimate goal is to lose 10 pounds. But more importantly to feel better!

And it starts with stopping eating Easter candy!!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Thanks, Scott, for leading me over here from your PTR!:flower3:

[carissanboys]

Hi everyone!

I just read the entire thread (after eating two mini cadbury creme eggs and a handful of jelly beans) and I'm signing up! You all seem to be so supportive and that's just what i need!

I am training for a half marathon right now (as you can see in my signature). So I'm exercising quite a bit right now. My problem with exercising is that I eat like a PIG when I'm exercising. I'm ALWAYS hungry!!!! Last week, I was sick and wasn't able to exercise and I lost several pounds. Go figure!

Food is my downfall. Sweets and fast food in particular. I have such a hard time passing it all up. My hope is that if I am accountable to this group, I will be more successful in passing up all the yummy food!

My ultimate goal is to lose 10 pounds. But more importantly to feel better!

And it starts with stopping eating Easter candy!!!!

:welcome:

[BeckWhy]

Hi I'm Becky. I currently weigh about 191 and my goal weight is 125. (WW told me my goal weight is between 116 and 134.) I actually don't care how much I weigh as long as I'm fit, lean, and toned. I don't want any fat rolls!

I've been trying to lose weight since my ex was in college. So that was 3 years ago this summer. I topped off at 205 sometime last year and have watched what I ate since then. I pretty much stayed between 195 and 200 since then.

My obvious New Years resolution was to lose weight. I weighed in at 201.8. My first weigh in for Feb I weighed in at 196, March was 190. I have yet to lose any weight for March. I have always had a problem getting past 190. I guess its a plataue or however you spell it. I don't know if one can plataue after only 10 pounds, but I have no other way of explaining it.

I'm joining because I need support in the work out arena. I know how important it is and I think I'd lose a lot of weight if I did work out... I just get so bored with it. I even change it up... and I'm still bored with it.

I do a good job at staying within a calorie range of 1200 - 1500 a day, and I do tend to eat healthy, fruits, veggies, lean protein, etc. I do once in a while have a lil treat or something like on Easter.

Here are some pics of me from our trip in 2006. I know they are a bit old... but I look pretty much the same.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n279/beckwhy/Day%202/DSCN0583.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n279/beckwhy/Day%203/DSCN0736.jpg

Edit:
I went back and read through most of the posts and saw people putting up their mini-goals. Mine from the beginning of the year was to lose 10% of my weight... so 20 pounds.

[Msslaydbug]

Hi Becky !! Welcome to the group. I hope we will all have a great time supporting each other !

I am going to take the kids for a walk this afternoon to the park. I am sure we will both enjoy getting out.

My mini goal is to lost 10 lbs by the end of April ! I know I can do it if i set my mind to it and follow through with my exercise and eating right !

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Hey guys, hope you are all having a good and healthy day. I tried going out for a walk this afternoon but it was just too cold for me with the wind. Good thing though is that it was so cold that I jogged home and I was not dying upon arrival. :woohoo: I was outside for about 15 minutes, 5 of those were spent jogging. I know it was not a lot of exercise but it is better than nothing. ;)

[mkluvsmickey]

Welcome SwansloveDisney and Becky!! :yay: :yay:
This is a very supportive board - through both the good and the bad!

This has been a hard week. I've been eating pretty good the last two days but no exercise once again.

Hope everyone is doing well! :)

[VroomVroomLightning]

Welcome Welcome to SwansLoveDisney and Becky! You are going to love this group! I know I do :hug:

So today I had to work at the zoo and I was in charge of the carousel...woot woot..lol...So needless to say I have sunburn on my face and one of my arms. But I love the kids so it makes it worth it! :banana: They are all so cute picking out which animal they want to ride on! I love it! I guess this comes along with the being a Disney fanatic and having fun just seeing how much fun kids are having!

So there is a thread on here floating around where people are posting their myspace links so I just wanted to put mine on here if anyone wants to add me if they have one.... www.myspace.com/holbol

I hope everyone is doing good! Today I got a grilled chicken breast for work and it was so tough I could of broke a tooth, so I ate some of it but most went in the trash. I don't feel like I am losing more weight this week, and I guess I might be slacking on the fruits and veggies so I have to pick those back up in my routine! If I could of skipped Easter dinner I would of been fine and probably not feel like a piece of chocolate here and there is ok..lol..last week I wouldn't let myself have any and this week I keep saying 1 or 2 here and there is ok!

Well I hope everyone is having a good week! Talk to ya guys soon! :hug:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I forgot to say a couple things in my first post...

My name is Julie and I'm 28 years old.

Here's 2 pics of me from August in Hawaii. :scared1:

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8270069.jpg

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P8250069.jpg

Hawaii is when I first really felt like I had started to let things go. When I saw pics from the trip, I was so depressed. It doesn't help that DH and his family (that's my MIL and SIL in the second pic) are all thin as rails!

I look at my Hawaii pics now and then to remind myself of my mission!

And to make myself feel better, here's a pic that I'm not embarrased of! It's from my October trip to Disney World. For Mickey's not so scary Halloween Party, my friends and I dressed up as the characters from the board game "Clue." Here we are on the Winnie the Pooh ride at MK. I'm the one in the back left.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb315/julieswanster/P1030176.jpg

[SwansLoveDisney]

Does anyone know when you're supposed to stop eating for the evening?

How many hours before you go to bed?

[BeckWhy]

Does anyone know when you're supposed to stop eating for the evening?

How many hours before you go to bed?

I read somewhere don't eat 3 hours before bed... or was the exercise? I just try not to eat after 7 pm... though the past couple weeks that hasn't worked out since I've been working short shifts and not having time to eat dinner. :headache:

Anyways... since vroom is talking about getting sunburned (there isn't even any sun here!) I'm gonna talk about my accident today also. I work in a clothing store and I was walking around straightening everything up and putting clothes back and I walk dead on to a T rack with my ELBOW... I practically spun it around.. I fell to the floor and yelped. Everyone came to my aid... It's quite funny actually. Its really sore and there's a bump there now. :(

Who knew working in clothing was so dangerous!

Edit:
Julie I know how you feel with your DH's family. My ex is a freakin tooth pick (as you can see in the pics), his sister wears clothes from the kid section, and his mom is pretty skinny too...

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Does anyone know when you're supposed to stop eating for the evening?

How many hours before you go to bed?

I always heard you should never eat past 8pm, that is probably based on a person who goes to bed between 10 and 11pm so I would say don't eat anything 2-3 hours before bed.


Anyways... since vroom is talking about getting sunburned (there isn't even any sun here!) I'm gonna talk about my accident today also. I work in a clothing store and I was walking around straightening everything up and putting clothes back and I walk dead on to a T rack with my ELBOW... I practically spun it around.. I fell to the floor and yelped. Everyone came to my aid... It's quite funny actually. Its really sore and there's a bump there now. :(

Who knew working in clothing was so dangerous!

Ouch! I am accident prone and am always falling down stairs. It is amazing I have not suffered a concussion or broken a bone yet. :rolleyes:

[monte]

I've been sick since Monday, so that is the last day that I worked out. I met w/my personal trainer and he went over some good routines and stretches, which helps my PF. I use a workout journal and find that it really helps me remember all my sets and keeps me inline. I meet w/the p.t. every week and that is the first thing he looks at to see how many times I've worked out for the week and if I've been slacking he'll say, "you need a bigger water bottle today".:scared1: :rotfl:

[SwansLoveDisney]

I read somewhere don't eat 3 hours before bed... or was the exercise? I just try not to eat after 7 pm... though the past couple weeks that hasn't worked out since I've been working short shifts and not having time to eat dinner. :headache:

Anyways... since vroom is talking about getting sunburned (there isn't even any sun here!) I'm gonna talk about my accident today also. I work in a clothing store and I was walking around straightening everything up and putting clothes back and I walk dead on to a T rack with my ELBOW... I practically spun it around.. I fell to the floor and yelped. Everyone came to my aid... It's quite funny actually. Its really sore and there's a bump there now. :(

Who knew working in clothing was so dangerous!




Thanks for the eating info. I am always so tempted to eat everything at night. I really need to stick with the not eating 2-3 hours before bed.

Ouch! Your elbow accident sounds painful! Totally sounds like something I would do. I'm such a klutz!

[SwansLoveDisney]

[QUOTE=Lifelong_Dreamer;24046755]I always heard you should never eat past 8pm, that is probably based on a person who goes to bed between 10 and 11pm so I would say don't eat anything 2-3 hours before bed.



Thanks for the info. I really need to try to make that a goal for me.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I've been sick since Monday, so that is the last day that I worked out. I met w/my personal trainer and he went over some good routines and stretches, which helps my PF. I use a workout journal and find that it really helps me remember all my sets and keeps me inline. I meet w/the p.t. every week and that is the first thing he looks at to see how many times I've worked out for the week and if I've been slacking he'll say, "you need a bigger water bottle today".:scared1: :rotfl:

PF = plantar fascitis???

It's great that you meet with a personal trainer every week.

I know what you mean about being sick...I've been sick to and it's been so hard to get back into my routine!

I hate having to drink a bunch of water!!!!

[BeckWhy]

Thanks for the eating info. I am always so tempted to eat everything at night. I really need to stick with the not eating 2-3 hours before bed.

Ouch! Your elbow accident sounds painful! Totally sounds like something I would do. I'm such a klutz!

I found out once I stopped eating after 7 pm that I stopped putting on weight. That was a huge motivator for me.

I started a new job and I have to figure out how to work on making sure I take my dinner break before 7 pm... I know that sounds bad right? Its hard sometimes because I'm a manager and you get so busy and you lose track of time. And lots of times when you are that busy you don't even get hungry.

[wirki]

Hey everyone. I am very sad today. Yesterday....we were outside at the park riding bikes and flying kites. Today it is snowing and raining and cold.

I went to the store today and bought "good for me" snacks. Hopefully that will help me stay away from the chocolate;)

Sounds like we are all trying to do the right things. I think we just need to keep doing them and not get upset if we have "bad days".

I wish I could make time to go to the gym. I always felt better when I did.

[carissanboys]

I'm still around reading everyone's posts. I just haven't had anything positive to post about since I've been off track since Easter. Haven't gone for ONE walk. A friend of mine from Maine is coming tomorrow and is going to spend the weekend with me and help celebrate my birthday. We have a couple of day trips planned. So, I am not even going to attempt to get back on track until Tuesday. But, I plan to get back into this 100% on that day - a walk included!! Tomorrow's weigh in is not going to be pretty.

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

:scared1: A co-worker just brought her totally awesome brownies into the office. :scared1: I allowed myself to have only one but my they are good. :guilty:

[mkluvsmickey]

Weigh-in day tomorrow!! :scared1: :eek: :scared1: :eek:

Sounds like we've all had a challenging week. I keep reminding myself that this is a lifestyle change and may take some time. Even though I have not been great this week I know that I've been better than I would have been without this thread and being so aware. It may take a few months to notice anything significant.

I just got back from a school program and saw one of the moms I hadn't seen in a while. She had lost 29 pounds and looked fantastic! That was good motivation.

[SwansLoveDisney]

:scared1: A co-worker just brought her totally awesome brownies into the office. :scared1: I allowed myself to have only one but my they are good. :guilty:

Oh, that's torture!!!

[SwansLoveDisney]

Weigh-in day tomorrow!! :scared1: :eek: :scared1: :eek:

Sounds like we've all had a challenging week. I keep reminding myself that this is a lifestyle change and may take some time. Even though I have not been great this week I know that I've been better than I would have been without this thread and being so aware. It may take a few months to notice anything significant.

I just got back from a school program and saw one of the moms I hadn't seen in a while. She had lost 29 pounds and looked fantastic! That was good motivation.

I completely agree that I would have gone so much more astray today had I not been thinking about this thread!

Let's turn it around next week!!!

[scottny]

Weigh-in day tomorrow!! :scared1: :eek: :scared1: :eek:

Sounds like we've all had a challenging week. I keep reminding myself that this is a lifestyle change and may take some time. Even though I have not been great this week I know that I've been better than I would have been without this thread and being so aware. It may take a few months to notice anything significant.

I just got back from a school program and saw one of the moms I hadn't seen in a while. She had lost 29 pounds and looked fantastic! That was good motivation.

do we have to?

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I completely agree that I would have gone so much more astray today had I not been thinking about this thread!

Let's turn it around next week!!!

That's a great attitude. I am sure we will all do better next week!

[wirki]

You know it is funny. I am sooooo not looking forward to weighing in tomorrow. But I have to say that with everything bad I have eaten.....I would have done so much worse had it not been for this. If I did not have any one to hold me accountable for my weight I would have had more chocolate and junk. So thank you everyone:grouphug:
See you in the morning:scared:

[scottny]

well I did not have my reese's tonight. :banana: :banana:

i did have mcdonalds though. :sad2: :mad: I blame Biff