Official "Friends of the Fort" Weight Loss Group!

[PolynesianPixie]

Great tips Ami.:thumbsup2

As far as cleaning..if I didn't do it..no one would!..So, I guess that's a good thing?....Not sure.

I always find that I'm much more active in the spring/summer when I'm outside gardening.

Even the dog is happy about my exercising a bit more..he's getting two more waks a day, and is lovin' it!:lovestruc


As far as the calisthenics...REALLY?...:scared1:


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Nah...after last night's conversation, I had to think of some way that activity would burn 150-300 calories! :lmao:

[ntsammy5]

To burn extra calories during adult time, add calisthenics.

man, I love this thread!

[auntie]

Nah...after last night's conversation, I had to think of some way that activity would burn 150-300 calories! :lmao:



God....sometimes I'm so dumb :blush:



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[LETSGOFAM]

Hi! Try to limit the Atkins bars. They are good, but some of the ingredients can cause stalls, if you eat too many. I try to limit myself to 2 a week or so.

Sugarfree gum is fine, and so is sugarfree jello!

You're doing great so far! Induction is 2 weeks, and if you cut the Atkins bars, drink all your water, and make sure you get to as close to 20 carbs per day as possible, you could drop 10 pounds in that time!

Remember, during Induction: meat, eggs, cheese, and 2 cups of salad veggies per day. You can also have real salad dressing (italian, ranch, bleu cheese are best), butter, heavy cream in your coffee, sour cream (not low fat), and sugar free drinks. But, limit them, because artificial sweeteners can cause stalls in some people.

thank you so much for your encouragement!!! your great!!!! My husband and I bought the Ketone strips last night and it showed I was in moderate range. I'm feeling better about doing this and needed to see that it was working and if I was using the wrong foods.

Also, I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts - you guys are great!!!

[We4mickey]

Good Morning! I'm thinking about the exercise thing again. Does anyone have a WII fit? This is a link to it. I am seriously thinking about it. It looks like a good choice of things to do, so if my back bothers me I could try something else. DH could do it also. He is in denial of his weight. He calls his stomach his uni-ab. :rotfl2: There definately is no six pack there anymore! Any comments or thoughts?

http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/949581/wii-fit/videos/wii_fit_demo_023008.html

[Rhonda]

Rhonda those do sound good...where do you find those? I know flax is really good for you! I had a good day yesterday too...and managed to not go into hypoglycemia so maybe I'll repeat my day lol

I found them in the health food section at Publix. They're called Omega-something or other. :)

[terri01p]

Well I know we were all going to wait until Friday to weight but tomorrow I'll be so busy I might not get a chance to checkin so I thought I would go ahead and post.

I lost 3 pounds this week so far, I know that's not great but I'll be honest and say that I haven't exercised at all this week and I haven't exactly been faithful to my diet plan either, so I'm happy with the 3 pounds.

I also am battling a thyroid issue so I'm pleased with the 3. That's 47 more pounds to go. :rolleyes1

Good Luck Everyone, it's not easy or fun . :yay:

[BigDaddyRog]

Well I know we were all going to wait until Friday to weight but tomorrow I'll be so busy I might not get a chance to checkin so I thought I would go ahead and post.

I lost 3 pounds this week so far, I know that's not great but I'll be honest and say that I haven't exercised at all this week and I haven't exactly been faithful to my diet plan either, so I'm happy with the 3 pounds.

I also am battling a thyroid issue so I'm pleased with the 3. That's 47 more pounds to go. :rolleyes1

Good Luck Everyone, it's not easy or fun . :yay:


Hey THATS GREAT!!!! Ive only dropped 2(I havent lost any in over a month, those 2 lbs are golden to me right now!!!!) Gotta go change my ticker:banana: :woohoo: :banana:

[auntie]

Congratulations to you both!:thumbsup2


Don't ask me why..but I tried on my bathing suit today?..WHAT THE H-E- DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS WAS I THINKING?:confused3

[seabee]

EDIT: Sorry I was quoting about the Wii Fit thing. I thought I hit the quote button. Guess not.


I just pre ordered one. It does look awesome. It is so much easier for me to do stuff that is at home then to have to go somewhere. Even walking is tough for me. We live on a road where people just fly and there are no sidewalks so I don't like to walk to late, especially if it is getting dark. So if I have something I can do after the kids go to bed it will be perfect. Although, DH and I have decided that we are going to start walking during the day while the kids are gone. He just got an electric wheelchair that has 5 speeds, he said he'll keep it in 5 (4.5 mph) and I can keep up. I think he might be trying to kill me!:rotfl:

[VACAMPER]

He's just trying to help you out with an exercise program. If he gets to cocky cut his break line.:lmao:

[VACAMPER]

Well, I did my weighin this morning and i'm down 3.4 pounds.:woohoo: Can't weight to hear how everyone else did. Knowing i had to report in to you guys helped me out severl time this week.

[djblu883]

well I haven't weighed in yet...been in the TT all week so I don't have a scale here, but I'm going home this afternoon and will look then...had a good day yesterday...no hypoglycemia and found a new piece on ebay for my Disney Collection lol so I'm happy on 2 sides.had cereal for supper last night so I'm STARVING this am...not a good thing...I'll drink some milk to help with that shortly. I bought a push mower to replace my riding one when it died this year and I'll be using it after work today...I think its helping lol...hope everyone has a great day! Janet

[Rhonda]

3 pounds! Not a lot - but not bad for one week! :banana:

According to Fitday, if I want to hit my goal by August 20, I have to lose 3 pounds per week. So far, I'm on track!

Terri and Vacamper - congratulations to both of you!

How's everyone else doing?

[BigDaddyRog]

Do you guys weigh in at certain times of day? I find Im 2.5-3lbs lighter if I weigh in the late afternoon versus early morning. Does anyone else notice this?

[djblu883]

i usually weigh in on an empty stomach in AM....and usually once a week...I read that somewhere years ago as a top suggestion in the battle for weight loss

[VACAMPER]

I weigh in in the mornings. I drink alot during the day so this seems to make me weigh more in the afternoon.

[Sonoma]

I weigh in the mornings too, before breakfast.

I have lost 1.5 pounds since Monday. It's not great, but it's something. I didn't have a good day yesterday. I didn't walk or take my vitamins and I had McDonalds for lunch. I did push a wiggly 3 year old around the mall in a stroller for about two hours while doing some shopping. That should have burned some extra calories, right?:rotfl2:

[seabee]

He's just trying to help you out with an exercise program. If he gets to cocky cut his break line.:lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: Well, I am going to have to post my progess later on in the day, I have yet to go purchase a scale so I have to go to my grandmother's house and weigh in(that is where I did it on Monday) Then I am going to buy a scale. I just wanted to pop in and tell all you fabulous people how great you are, and keep up the good work! I think I have probably lost a couple lbs. at least I hope, all this multi graining and low fatting had to amount to something! We will see. Great job everyone I am so happy for all of you.

[Shannone1]

Whoo hoo !! Way to go on the losses you guys !! :cool1: :cool1: I am only down 1 pound this week....but it's better than nothing I guess. It's my own fault....darn that Red Robin's ;)

Here's to another great week everyone. And enjoy a treat today.....you have a whole week to burn it off !! :thumbsup2

[seabee]

I love Red Robins. I wouldn't have been able to resist either! Besides, you can't deprive yourself, otherwise you will go nuts and fall off the wagon(and that hurts!)

[auntie]

Well, I haven't weighed myself(although I have a pretty good idea of what I weigh since I was at the Dr. last month)... I wanted to make this more about my health than pounds. BUT....or should I say BUTT..Hmmm..anyway....my fat pants aren't tight anymore!:wizard:

You ladies know what I'm talkin' about.

You have your skinny(okay..maybe not skinny..but smaller) clothes..:thumbsup2
You have your fat clothes. :rolleyes:
When you're fat clothes get tight..you KNOW you're in trouble!:scared:

So since the fat pants are fitting on the fat butt..(not tight) I'm probably doing okay.:cutie:

I'll probably weigh myself in a few weeks to compare to weight I was at the Dr.'s


Having this thread to check in on during the week has given me some incentive to stay on the wagon. You are all inspirational!

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[seabee]

Congrats!!

[PolynesianPixie]

.

I lost 3 pounds this week so far, I know that's not great but I'll be honest and say that I haven't exercised at all this week and I haven't exactly been faithful to my diet plan either, so I'm happy with the 3 pounds.

I also am battling a thyroid issue so I'm pleased with the 3. That's 47 more pounds to go. :rolleyes1

Good Luck Everyone, it's not easy or fun . :yay:

Hey THATS GREAT!!!! Ive only dropped 2(I havent lost any in over a month, those 2 lbs are golden to me right now!!!!) Gotta go change my ticker:banana: :woohoo: :banana:

Well, I did my weighin this morning and i'm down 3.4 pounds.:woohoo: Can't weight to hear how everyone else did. Knowing i had to report in to you guys helped me out severl time this week.

3 pounds! Not a lot - but not bad for one week! :banana:



Whoo hoo !! Way to go on the losses you guys !! :cool1: :cool1: I am only down 1 pound this week....but it's better than nothing

Congrats to everyone who has chimed in so far!!!!! :banana:

I have lost about 1.5 lbs this week. I'd rather have 3....but I'll take it!!!!:laughing:

[3gr8kids]

Well, it's official :sad2: I have found all the pounds that everyone here has lost. I'm UP a couple pounds!!! Now, don't misunderstand ~ I'm oh-so-happy for you'all, but please, feel free to come and claim your missing poundage, as my hips, thighs, and tushka really don't need any extra help!! :upsidedow

[terri01p]

Well, it's official :sad2: I have found all the pounds that everyone here has lost. I'm UP a couple pounds!!! Now, don't misunderstand ~ I'm oh-so-happy for you'all, but please, feel free to come and claim your missing poundage, as my hips, thighs, and tushka really don't need any extra help!! :upsidedow

Hey I know how you feel, last time at WDW we all basically ate the same things, went the same places and rested at the same time and my dh lost 6 pounds that week my dd ( 26yrs ) lost 8 pounds and I gained 4 pounds WHAT...I couldn't beleive it, so been there done that and know how you feel.:hug:

[PolynesianPixie]

Well, it's official :sad2: I have found all the pounds that everyone here has lost. I'm UP a couple pounds!!! Now, don't misunderstand ~ I'm oh-so-happy for you'all, but please, feel free to come and claim your missing poundage, as my hips, thighs, and tushka really don't need any extra help!! :upsidedow

Hormones.

[We4mickey]

Congrats to everyone! I weighed in this morning before I went to work and am down 3 pounds :cool1: . I've got to admit I haven't really been eating as much in diet food as just cutting back and NOT snacking. Although I am really having a hard time right now, I am making mint brownies for a lunch tomorrow and they smell reeeeaaaallllllllllly good.

[Rhonda]

Hormones.

Definitely! It's just water weight - and it will be gone in a few days!! :cool1:

[3gr8kids]

Hormones.

Definitely! It's just water weight - and it will be gone in a few days!! :cool1:

That's my story and I'm stickin to it ;)

[Deffenm]

Well I weighed myself today just to see what my starting weight is. I hope or should I say I will post a weight loss next Friday. Have a great healthy weekend everyone. :cheer2:

[Rhonda]

Well I weighed myself today just to see what my starting weight is. I hope or should I say I will post a weight loss next Friday. Have a great healthy weekend everyone. :cheer2:

That's a great attitude!!!! Welcome! :goodvibes

[BigDaddyRog]

Sure is...thats the kind of outlook you HAVE to have to really make something happen....all of the "I hope I can...", "Im gonna try to...", " Maybe this will help...",........nah-ahh...no good. The first step in making something happen is DETERMINATION, that equals controll, controll equals success. WE WILL "ALL" BE SUCCESSFULL.
Thanks Deffenm, I needed that little reminder of how I should be thinking!!!

[seabee]

Ok, I have weighed in and I have lost 3 lbs!!!:cheer2: I'm so excited! Great job everyone! Heres to a good week for you all!

[auntie]

Congratulations! Good for you. :cool1:

[loveDmouse]

Well, I have lost 2lbs. Hopefully they won't come back to me. :goodvibes

Keep up the good work everyone. I know it is hard and there are ups and downs but I think we all will be helpful for each other.

[seabee]

Congrats!

[VACAMPER]

Good job girls. Seems like everyone had a pretty good first week.:thumbsup2

[VACAMPER]

No one's posted so i hope it means everyone's having a healthy weekend.

[Rhonda]

No one's posted so i hope it means everyone's having a healthy weekend.

We had a wedding last night. I was good with the food part of it (turkey, prime rib, green beans, salad). I skipped the wedding cake (even though I love wedding cake!!).

But, I had 4 mojitos -- lots of sugar there!!! :sad2:

But, I also danced all night - so maybe I danced off the sugar! :banana:

How's everyone else's weekend going?

[VACAMPER]

I couldn't have pasted up the wedding cake. I love cake. I'm going to visit my Grandma for mother's day so today will be hard. She always has an enormous amount of food fixed anytime you visit her. That's why i came here looking for a little strength this morning.

[ntsammy5]

We had a wedding last night.

The Bush wedding? :lmao:

We're off to Panama today for a family get together -- the wifes family, mine too I guess after 35 years.

Oh, that's Panama, NY near the PA border and Chautauqua.


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you mothers. Hmmmm. That doesn't sound quite right.

http://www.thevillagevintner.com/upload/ALGONQUIN/labels/Happy_Mothers_Day.jpg

[Rhonda]

The Bush wedding?

I'm not at liberty to say. :rolleyes1

[AuburnJen92]

The Bush wedding? :lmao:

We're off to Panama today for a family get together -- the wifes family, mine too I guess after 35 years.

Oh, that's Panama, NY near the PA border and Chautauqua.


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you mothers. Hmmmm. That doesn't sound quite right.

http://www.thevillagevintner.com/upload/ALGONQUIN/labels/Happy_Mothers_Day.jpg

I had to reread your post, cuz I didn't pay attention. I kept saying, why would he want to go to Panama? That is a big trip, but then I read it again and get the dumb idiot award for today...:rolleyes1

[seabee]

My weekend hasn't been TOO bad. It hasn't been perfect either though. Friday was tough, my DD9 had a "buffet" thing at her school. They have been doing a big unit on Countries, so they had "Foods Around the World" I felt like I was at EPCOT.:goodvibes Everyone had something to make, I tried to be good, but somethings were too good. Yesterday I did better, and today so far even better. So hopefully I will be back on track. I did weigh myself Sat. morning and I gained a pound. Oops.

[BigDaddyRog]

Yesterday morning I found one of the pounds I had lost by Thursday night...but this morning it was gone again and it took 3 more pounds with it....so if ya do the math...I lost 4 pounds in one day!!!!!! Im sure tomorrow I'll find some of them back again!!! I find my weight bounces off...like a basketball. Lose 3, gain one...lose 2,gain one...lose 4, gain two. As long as the gains dont overpower the losses, I guess Im good.

My oldest kid graduated H.S. yesterday.....I was a pretty damn proud papa!! We had a little family party here after, then she went to "THE" party....I expected her to come home slurring and stumbling....but she walked in one hundred percent sober......with a ton of gifts that the "SCHOOL" supplied for each student as a graduation gift...one of the new Nintendo DS', along with several gift cards to various merchants in the area. I have been round for round with this school...not liking alot of the ways they ran things (might have been a personal vendetta against her Principal), but after seeing the expenses they went through to make sure the kids had an alternative to the usual teenager graduation drink-off parties.....I have found a new respect for the final outcome......they may have taken some different roads, but the destination was the same as what I wanted for my kid.

[terri01p]

Congrats Rog, whenever my oldest dd graduated we were so glad to have it all over with, what a pain in the butt this kid always has been. :rolleyes1

Yea I've had a bad weekend because of (sunday ) mothers day cake, ( saturday ) birthday party ice cream, I'm afraid to even get back up on the scales. :rolleyes:

[Rhonda]

Ugh. That's all. Just - Ugh. :sad2:

We just got back from a Mexican restaurant with some friends. I had refried beans, chips, tortillas, and queso dip. I'm not eating the rest of the night.

I'm afraid to step on the scale tomorrow morning. So, I won't. :laughing:

Looking forward to a good week - getting back on track!!

[Shannone1]

We camped this weekend and we generally eat healthier and get more exercise than here at home. :cool1:

[seabee]

Congrats to your daughter Rog! I think it is great that some schools have that after party for kids. We did at our school, Project Grad. Keeps the kids out of trouble, plus you get free stuff. I won a tent! Won't say what I did in that tent, but I will say I'm married now.:lmao:

Anyway, congrats too on the weightloss. I didn't do so hot this weekend. But DH and I will be doing our walking/rolling(for him) tomorrow. Gotta get back on the wagon. I'm a little bruised from the fall, but I will be ok.:rotfl:

[VACAMPER]

First of all congrats Rog on gettin your kid through school. That's one down.(now you gotta pay for college)

Second- I'm glad i'm not the only one who fell off the wagon this weekend. I went to my grandma's today. Thought i had prepared myself but fell apart when the red velvet cake came out, and then a piece of that pineapple orange cake and then went ahead and ate the lunch she had prepared. I can't believe i'm doing so bad this weekend and only started the diet last Monday. I usually don't fall apart this early in the game. I will start again in the morning and hopefully redeem myself with lots of exercise this week. I will not weigh in the morning i will instead wait until Friday.

[Drewsmommybear]

Rog, congratulations to you, your wife, and your daughter. I'm glad she made you proud with her behavior after graduation. I kind of wish that our school around here would do something like that.

Foodwise, this weekend can easily be summed up by a quote from Stand By Me. "Oh, Margee just screwed the pooch." (That's for all those old Saturday Night Live/ Mary Catherine Gallgher fans.) Much like Rog, we had some celebrating of our own and it wasn't because my 5th 29th birthday is coming up tomorrow. No, it was because our son learned how to use the bathroom. College graduation is just around the corner, I know it ;). Anyway, for his present, DH and I took him to this play called Ride Makerz to make his own RC car. Then, he chose to eat at Chipotle. I don't know if you've heard, but Chipotle has the worst rating as far as caloric intake for all fast food restaurants. I guess it wouldn't be that bad if we hadn't tried out the new pizza place for dinner.

That added to both my mom and MIL making cakes for my 29+5 birthday that I felt inclined to eat and I know that I can't even touch the scale until Tuesday.

On the exercise front, my son and I ran around the playground for an hour. Let me tell you, he's harder than any personal trainer. He had me climbing things and going through stuff. The best part was when he asked me to climb up this circular cargo net. First of all, I barely fit in there (hence the sausage reference) and it killed me to climb up the thing. When I got to the top, I pulled myself on the little platform like a beached whale. I thought I was going to die:eek: . then he patted me on the head and said, "Good job mom, do it again." I think he's got a career in torture in his future.

I'm wondering if all of that climbing, running, and sliding burned off a burrito bol.:rolleyes1

[djblu883]

ok I worked from 5 30 am til 10 pm yesterday so my activity level was through the roof...today slow start....followed by bad foods but Max work activity til 2 30...been on the road since....not sure if I'll even break even after 2 meals of fries and burgers this weekend...oh the GUILT!!!!!!!!!! I seldom eat this bad and just the thought of it makes me sick...but tomorrow is another day....hopefully the work and bad food at least balanced out ???

[PolynesianPixie]

Good morning! It's monday and the start of a brand new week! Lots of celebrating going on! Congrats to all for their various reasons!!! For those who feel they've fallen off the wagon...just get back on! Life has celebrations. You can't deny yourself. Just don't celebrate every day...or even every week! Just call it fuel to get you through to the next celebration, maybe have a goal to achieve before that time.:goodvibes

I guess my weekend wasn't too awful. We went to busch gardens and colonial williamsburg, so I did a lot of walking. Plus playing on the playground at the the campgound. Swinging can really use muscles!!!!! I decided that there were no calories on Mother's day, but looking back, I really didn't consume nearly enough calories for it to be considered a free day. Bummer. I really should have taken advantage of that! My DD made me a choclatey coffee and a blueberry waffle for breakfast. I decided I would have a burger for dinner (I don't remember the last time I had one), but could only eat half. I should have had lots of chocolate or something.:laughing:

Anyway, I have my goal of being down 10 lbs before I go to Europe. So I'm going hardcore now!!!!! I bought a pretty "springtime in Paris" dress that fits maybe a little too well. I want to wear it to the eiffel tower and feel good about it!!! :rolleyes1

What are you all doing for exercise this week???

[seabee]

DH and I are going walking/rolling. Which I am suppose to be doing right now, he is sitting in the kitchen staring at me:rolleyes1 I'm pretending he isn't there.:surfweb: Anyway, my DD9 was told by her doctor that she needs to watch her weight because her BMI is too high. Whatever, it really irratated me because she isn't large. Big for her age maybe, but, she is solid and everything is pretty much in proportion. It isn't like she is all belly or something. Besides she is REALLY developing. So of course now she is going psycho with what she is eating(lets start an eating disorder now shall we:mad: ) I told her I would walk with her in the evenings, so I will be getting in some walking from now on. I also am waiting on my Wii Fit to come then I will be an excercising machine!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_131.gif

[PolynesianPixie]

DH and I are going walking/rolling. Which I am suppose to be doing right now, he is sitting in the kitchen staring at me:rolleyes1 I'm pretending he isn't there.:surfweb: Anyway, my DD9 was told by her doctor that she needs to watch her weight because her BMI is too high. Whatever, it really irratated me because she isn't large. Big for her age maybe, but, she is solid and everything is pretty much in proportion. It isn't like she is all belly or something. Besides she is REALLY developing. So of course now she is going psycho with what she is eating(lets start an eating disorder now shall we:mad: ) I told her I would walk with her in the evenings, so I will be getting in some walking from now on. I also am waiting on my Wii Fit to come then I will be an excercising machine!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_131.gif

I'm sorry, but that is just wrong! Does that doc not have the sense to know that is the worst thing to say to a pre-teen girl????? Mention it to her parents, suggest all the yummy fruits she should have for dessert for her HEALTH, not for the weight! If a doc told my DD11 that, I would be finding a new doc. Anytime my daughter mentions the word calories, I tell her that if she eats smart, only eats when she is hungry and gets outdoors to play everyday, than everything will work out. As growing girls, "calorie" should not be a part of their vocabulary!

[clkelley]

I'm chiming in here late, but I'm in too. I've actually been doing pretty well. About a year ago, I decided I needed to lose some weight. I started by just cutting the junk. I swapped from full blown Mountain Dew to Diet Mountain Dew and water, no more chips and dip is allowed in the house, I've stayed away from the candy jars and donuts folks keep bringing into work, so basically cutting the carbs and junk. However, I'm not eating any healthier or different as far as my meals go, except for skipping desert. I'm not really exercising either, but over the summer, I'm a lot more active with the camper and the yard work and I bought a bicycle to get around campgrounds instead of using hubbys ECV. To date I've dropped 47 pounds. I've gone from a 18 to a 14. (Just bought a bunch of summer slacks and they're all 14s) :banana: I've pretty much come to a standstill and holding steady for about the last two months. So I guess I need to start walking more, and actually doing better with my regular meals. Also, I'm having surgery in July, and will be doing NOTHING for at least 3 weeks. I've told DH that not one single fattening thing will be allowed in the house while I'm home.

I'd like to drop another 30-40 pounds, but really want to do it slowly, cause quite honestly, can't afford a whole nother wardrobe just yet.

[Deffenm]

Had a pretty good weekend. I did splurge a little yesterday with a cheeseburger and fries for dinner and a small piece of cake. I ate good the rest of the day and weekend. So I figured one meal is not going to kill me or ruin my efforts. I did not get my 10,000 steps in either because I had a lazy day thanks to DH giving me some mommy time in front of TV. I did get in over 14,000 steps on Sat. which was good. I am really trying to focus on all of the positive things I did and not the one "bad" meal and lazy day.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Anyway, my DD9 was told by her doctor that she needs to watch her weight because her BMI is too high. Whatever, it really irratated me because she isn't large. Big for her age maybe, but, she is solid and everything is pretty much in proportion. It isn't like she is all belly or something. Besides she is REALLY developing. So of course now she is going psycho with what she is eating(lets start an eating disorder now shall we:mad: ) I told her I would walk with her in the evenings, so I will be getting in some walking from now on. I also am waiting on my Wii Fit to come then I will be an excercising machine!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_131.gifSorry to hear that your dr. said this. I know you'll keep a close eye on her.

We are in the middle of a similar situation but not with the dr. My freakin niece (no "dear" right now) who is 8, told my DD8 that if she was an adult she would be fat like her mother (me). And then she threatened her that if she told anyone she would never speak to her again. I told my DSis who confronted her and the kid apologized but the damage is already done. We now have to watch our DD because she tries not to eat meals in attempt to lose weight. And to make matters worse, my niece weighs more then my DD but DD can't see that. :headache: She's got a small belly but nothing that she won't grow out of when she shoots up again.

[All7OfUs]

I had really hoped I'd be on here a whole lot more commiserating with ya'll, but we've been trying to squeeze in as much family time as possible before we head back out overseas. Honestly, I was all prepared to post on Friday, (I think that's when most of us are weighing in), but my folks took us to a fancy German restaurant for my birthday last week, and instead of my weight coming down, it went up!!!!:scared1: :scared1:

It's back down to what I started with 2 weeks ago (or whenever it was this thread started), so I feel like Im starting over. Ugh!

117 AGAIN....

[seabee]

I'm sorry, but that is just wrong! Does that doc not have the sense to know that is the worst thing to say to a pre-teen girl????? Mention it to her parents, suggest all the yummy fruits she should have for dessert for her HEALTH, not for the weight! If a doc told my DD11 that, I would be finding a new doc. Anytime my daughter mentions the word calories, I tell her that if she eats smart, only eats when she is hungry and gets outdoors to play everyday, than everything will work out. As growing girls, "calorie" should not be a part of their vocabulary!


I completely agree, I did say something after. I have gotten DD to see that right now she is going to be "growing" more because of the developmental process and that she will even out at some point. I told her all her friends will go through it too, but she will be done. It bothered me when she told her to cut back on snacks and get more activity because she doesn't have a clue what DD eats. She actually eats better than all of us all the time, and now that it is getting nice she is outside from the time homework is done to when it is time to come in. Then when my DD6 went for her apt. the doc said she was perfect and if you ask me she needs to put on weight.:sad2:

Anyway, to be back OT, I had an AWESOME day today, and I feel great!! DH and I went for a nice walk, and I have had a fairly easy time eating right today.:woohoo:

[seabee]

Sorry to hear that your dr. said this. I know you'll keep a close eye on her.

We are in the middle of a similar situation but not with the dr. My freakin niece (no "dear" right now) who is 8, told my DD8 that if she was an adult she would be fat like her mother (me). And then she threatened her that if she told anyone she would never speak to her again. I told my DSis who confronted her and the kid apologized but the damage is already done. We now have to watch our DD because she tries not to eat meals in attempt to lose weight. And to make matters worse, my niece weighs more then my DD but DD can't see that. :headache: She's got a small belly but nothing that she won't grow out of when she shoots up again.

Poor baby.:flower3: Unfortunately girls at younger ages have become more occupied with looks and appereances than we ever were, yet they are not there emotionally to handle it. It is true, they are still in the bulk out, shoot up stage of life, but they don't understand that. It is really sad that society is so stuck on being stick thin, that our little girls grow up with that thrown in their face. It is ridiculous. I have told both my girls that yes, I am trying to loose weight, but not because I want to be skinny, but because I want to be healthier to be able to play and run with them and have more energy. It's tough to be a little girl these days.

[VACAMPER]

Good job today seabee. I had to make myself get on the treadmill tonight because i hadn't all weekend. I wanted to get in an hr but only made it about 40min. before i had to get the neighbors kid home and my kids ready for bed. I guess its better than nothing. I did good eating except for a poptart. I don't know why i ate it.

[happy_redhead]

Hi All! Congrats to all that lost a few pounds! I actually lost 2, but I'm with Rog, they may show back up tomorrow, then be gone the next day....so does that mean I lost 4???? I wish!!!!

As for the weekend, I didn't quite fall off the wagon. I held on for dear life while it dragged me behind! What I ate wasn't so healthy, but because it was Prom day at the salon, it was all I ate! As a mother of boys, I don't know how you all survive your girls....I don't know who is worse on Prom day, the teenage girl or her helicopter mother! Anyway, being busy kept me from stuffing my face out of frustration!

Hey Poly, am I correct in understanding you camped in Williamsburg? I've been thinking of doing that this summer. Where did you stay? Got any tips?

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

To date I've dropped 47 pounds. I've gone from a 18 to a 14.

That is so awesome! Congratulations!!! :cool1:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Poor baby.:flower3: Unfortunately girls at younger ages have become more occupied with looks and appereances than we ever were, yet they are not there emotionally to handle it. It is true, they are still in the bulk out, shoot up stage of life, but they don't understand that. It is really sad that society is so stuck on being stick thin, that our little girls grow up with that thrown in their face. It is ridiculous. I have told both my girls that yes, I am trying to loose weight, but not because I want to be skinny, but because I want to be healthier to be able to play and run with them and have more energy. It's tough to be a little girl these days.
Seabee - that is exactly what I tell my DD. I'm losing weight to be healthy. But because I had gastric bypass I eat very little and she sees that. I stress to her that I'm doing it under the supervision of the doctor and a nutritionist and NOT on my own. She's been to both appts with me so she understands but emotionally its tough. Fortunately she's still at the stage that I can tell when she's hungry and her hunger always wins out if I put the food in front of her. You are right that life is tough for little girls.

And I lost 2 pounds this week. I thought I would do better but alas I discovered Skinny Cow this weekend. I had 3 of the Skinny Dippers in about 36 hours. Hmmm, I think I will leave those evil things to the rest of the family and settle for fruit. But they taste so heavenly...:cloud9:

[BigDaddyRog]

What are Skinny Dippers????

Hows the surgery results going for you Eeyore? Our surgeries are VERY similar, I had the gastric sleeve, was going to get the lap-band, but it was too much maintenance and not a high enough success rate and my Dr said the success rate is even lower for males...so he talked me into the sleeve, and its been working fairly well for me. Do you feel actual pain if you eat a bite ot two to many?


In case anyone is wondering, or thought the 2 operations were the same thing....heres a pic of what the sleeve consists of...the pouch part of the stomach is completely removed from the body, and the remaining stomach walls are sewn together like a sleeve....
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/pic-vertical-gastrectomy-san-mateo-.jpg

[RvUsa]

See now you show me pictures like that, and I am chickening out agian. :scared1: I have had so many surgeries go bad that I am scared to death! :eek:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

HI Rog -
Skinny Cow makes ice cream with no sugar added. The Skinny Dippers are the smallest and have the least amount of sugar. They are the size of an ice pop. 80 cals, 3 grams of fat and 7 grams of sugar!!! They have them in vanilla, caramel and mint. And all are coated (on the top half) with chocolate. Ooohhhh they are soooo good!! :cloud9: :cloud9: And of course my DD doesn't like caramel so someone had to eat them.:rolleyes1

My surgeon told me he wouldn't give me the band. I have too much to lose for the band and I agree that I didn't want those fills. Too much of a hassle for me.

As for overeating, I do get chest pain. It feels like an elephant is sitting on your chest. I don't do it often as I try to measure everything. If I'm out to eat I err on the side of caution, eat less and take the rest home in a doggy bag. I had surgery 5 1/2 months ago and I'm down 111 pounds (counting the 2 from this morning). I'm pleased but I have a long way to go. I'm more then halfway to the surgeon's goal so I guess I should be pleased but I want to lose it all right away. Oh well.

Glad you're doing well. I put my ticker on the other board. I don't have the guts to put one on here. :scared:
The gastric sleeve looks similar to the duodenol switch. Do you know what the difference is? My surgeon only did the RNY and the Lap band so my choices were limited. And of course the insurance only covered the two anyway. I wouldn't want to pay privately for this.

[RvUsa]

Your insurance paid? Wow, that was one of my excuses for not doing it, I didn't want to pay! I have all kinds of medical reasons to get it, arthritis, chronic pain, need knees replaced, ankle fused, borderline high blood pressure and herniated discs in back. I wonder if they will pay for me?

Now if I could just get past the fear, and I still worry that I will "miss" eating.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Your insurance paid? Wow, that was one of my excuses for not doing it, I didn't want to pay! I have all kinds of medical reasons to get it, arthritis, chronic pain, need knees replaced, ankle fused, borderline high blood pressure and herniated discs in back. I wonder if they will pay for me?

Now if I could just get past the fear, and I still worry that I will "miss" eating.
Check with the insurance company. I paid the co-pay for all the testing before hand ($25 for each specialist) and then my $500 co-pay for the hospital. Otherwise my insurance covered everything. I think the surgery was billed at $22,000 and then the 2 days in ICU that my surgeon insists on.

I thought I would miss eating as well. In fact I had surgery the week after Thanksgiving. You would have thought that I was having my throat cut the way I was eating. I swear I gained 5 pounds right before surgery. :sad2: It was hard in the beginning get used to the new changes in dietary restrictions but it is definitely worth it. I spend alot more time awake with my DD. I used to nap every day when I got home from work. Now I'm up until 11 p.m. and up again at 5:30 raring to go.

And believe it or not, there is a book titled "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies". Its actually very good and answers alot of questions. Good luck with your decision. Its a tough one to make.

[RvUsa]

Thanks, I will check it out, you mentioned you post your stats on another board, I don't want to see them LOL, but are there any good boards to check out?

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Check out www.obesityhelp.com
They have the different surgery boards, non-surgery boards, etc. Good information and friendly people. :thumbsup2

[PolynesianPixie]

Hi All! Congrats to all that lost a few pounds! I actually lost 2, but I'm with Rog, they may show back up tomorrow, then be gone the next day....so does that mean I lost 4???? I wish!!!!

As for the weekend, I didn't quite fall off the wagon. I held on for dear life while it dragged me behind! What I ate wasn't so healthy, but because it was Prom day at the salon, it was all I ate! As a mother of boys, I don't know how you all survive your girls....I don't know who is worse on Prom day, the teenage girl or her helicopter mother! Anyway, being busy kept me from stuffing my face out of frustration!

Hey Poly, am I correct in understanding you camped in Williamsburg? I've been thinking of doing that this summer. Where did you stay? Got any tips?

I did camp in Williamsburg last weekend and stayed at the Newport News Campground. I was very pleased with it! I posted a few pics yesterday on the chit chat thread. Let me know if you want any info and I'd be glad to give it to you!


I've had a good couple of days. My weight watchers points dropped, so I have to eat even less now......:sad2:

I am sneaking in exercise....like today, I went to the doc and instead of driving to the store afterwards, I walked there and back. I managed to get in 30 minutes of brisk walking that way!:woohoo:

[VACAMPER]

Ami, if you want to walk Thur. morning let me know i'll be in town.

OT but, i love the williamsburg area. Fun and educational if you have a chance to visit.

[PolynesianPixie]

Ami, if you want to walk Thur. morning let me know i'll be in town.

OT but, i love the williamsburg area. Fun and educational if you have a chance to visit.

Looks like Thurs is good for me! Let me know what time you'll be around!

[BigDaddyRog]

The gastric sleeve looks similar to the duodenol switch. Do you know what the difference is? Wow...not many people have heard of the duodenal....yes its actually the FIRST Operation of the DS...they do the sleeve. and allow the patient to loose a massive amount of weight so that they will be at a lower risk when they go in to finalize the duodenal(hence the "duo" part...2 part procedure). My surgeon explained to me that so many patients who were scheduled for the duodenal had done so well without part2...that it became its own procedure.

Your insurance paid? Wow, that was one of my excuses for not doing it, I didn't want to pay! I have all kinds of medical reasons to get it, arthritis, chronic pain, need knees replaced, ankle fused, borderline high blood pressure and herniated discs in back. I wonder if they will pay for me?

Now if I could just get past the fear, and I still worry that I will "miss" eating.

John, most insurances will try to get out of paying for the GBypass, but will cave after your surgeons "handle them" with threats of not looking out for your future health and preventing you from an available livelihood. The GSleeve is a bit of a different story....its fairly new so most ins companys can use the term "experimental procedure" to get out of paying for it...although 7 years of successful stories hardly seems experimental any more!!!

You probably WILL miss eating....but what you may never be able to admit to yourself is that overeating is a HABIT that we've spent years on perfecting....once the habit is broken, it SOO MUCH EASIER....I admit, the pain of accidentally overeating helped break the habit pretty quickly!!! Not to mention....well, Ive told ya'll this before....ya eat too much....ya cant help throwing some of it up. That gets old too, after a while...ya just learn that the puking and pain is better avoided, and everything just falls into place. I understand your fear, John.....I REALLY do...........but think of the first time you went on space mountain, and remember how happy you were that you made yourself go on it!!!! :thumbsup2

[djblu883]

laughing...I first went on SM when I was all of 135....haven't tried it since I got bigger...never liked it...I'm like people are about bikes...I just don't understand!!!Now that I'm a big girl....not going there again...just think it could be a risk I'm not will to try! I think I'd heve til I was 135 again lolol

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Wow...not many people have heard of the duodenal....yes its actually the FIRST Operation of the DS...they do the sleeve. and allow the patient to loose a massive amount of weight so that they will be at a lower risk when they go in to finalize the duodenal(hence the "duo" part...2 part procedure). My surgeon explained to me that so many patients who were scheduled for the duodenal had done so well without part2...that it became its own procedure.
Thanks for the explanation! :thumbsup2 And you're right about the insurance companies and "experimental" WLS, not even a blip on my company's radar. It was band, RNY or nothing!

[twoWDWfools]

Hi everyone! New to this section of DIS and Rhonda graciously pointed me to you.

My name is Liz and am 43 yrs young. Have wonderful DH and 19yo DS who will be starting university in Manchester, England in Sept. Couple years ago I lost about 20 lbs but a series of family emergencies brought it all to a halt and gained back 15 of those.

I started walking seriously after doing the WDW 5K in Jan. I've had arthrits since I was 11 so running is out however loving the distance walking!

Looking to lose 20-25lbs and can always use more support/ideas! With the walking I've lost about 5 lbs in a month but since I've been training for longer distances the scale doesn't move as much. However my clothes are all fitting differently so something is going right. Just have to stick with it, right?

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and getting thru our set backs (or at least the ones I know I'll have) as well as celebrating our accomplishments!

[terri01p]

Ok, I haven't done well at all this week and I know that so I haven't even thought about getting up on the scales. Next week I will jump back on the bandwagon...not this week though.

As some of you already know my dd had a miscarriage this week, she was 4 months along...I eat whenever I'm stressed so you can imagine what I've shoved in my mouth. As for my dd she's fine now, she told me in the hospital that she would rather have a miscarriage than to give birth to a baby that might would suffer in anyway, to see a child suffer is the worse possible feeling in the world, so our family agrees that God must have had a hand in it, God never makes mistakes. She's young and has a whole life ahead of her, she said she is still going to try during the fall again ( TMI )hehe.

This whole week whenever I looked at something bad to eat , my inter skinny self screamed not to do it but I was quickly able to shut it up with a cookie ! :lmao:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Terri - I'm sorry to hear what happened. I'll keep your DD in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:
Its wonderful to hear your DD's positive attitude.

[VACAMPER]

TwoWDWfools, welcome! Glad to have you aboard. I hope you enjoy this thread as much as i have. It seems to make me more accountable. Alot of us have made our weigh in day on Fridays. Then we posts our gains and losses.(no need to post your weight) Some go by how they feel in their clothes. Most of all we're here for support.

Terri, so sorry to hear about your daughter. Your exactly right, God does not make mistakes. Praying for healing for your family.

[PolynesianPixie]

Hi everyone! New to this section of DIS and Rhonda graciously pointed me to you.

My name is Liz and am 43 yrs young. Have wonderful DH and 19yo DS who will be starting university in Manchester, England in Sept. Couple years ago I lost about 20 lbs but a series of family emergencies brought it all to a halt and gained back 15 of those.

I started walking seriously after doing the WDW 5K in Jan. I've had arthrits since I was 11 so running is out however loving the distance walking!

Looking to lose 20-25lbs and can always use more support/ideas! With the walking I've lost about 5 lbs in a month but since I've been training for longer distances the scale doesn't move as much. However my clothes are all fitting differently so something is going right. Just have to stick with it, right?

Looking forward to getting to know everyone and getting thru our set backs (or at least the ones I know I'll have) as well as celebrating our accomplishments!

Welcome!!!! So glad to have you on board!

[terri01p]

My neighbor just told me she has lost 12 pound in the last two weeks by exercising on her Wii, I guess that bowling and golf is the way to go heehee.

[PolynesianPixie]

Ok, I haven't done well at all this week and I know that so I haven't even thought about getting up on the scales. Next week I will jump back on the bandwagon...not this week though.

As some of you already know my dd had a miscarriage this week, she was 4 months along...I eat whenever I'm stressed so you can imagine what I've shoved in my mouth. As for my dd she's fine now, she told me in the hospital that she would rather have a miscarriage than to give birth to a baby that might would suffer in anyway, to see a child suffer is the worse possible feeling in the world, so our family agrees that God must have had a hand in it, God never makes mistakes. She's young and has a whole life ahead of her, she said she is still going to try during the fall again ( TMI )hehe.

This whole week whenever I looked at something bad to eat , my inter skinny self screamed not to do it but I was quickly able to shut it up with a cookie ! :lmao:

Oh Terri! Gosh I am so so sorry! Prayers and :grouphug: for you and your family!!!!! There is a reason for everything! Sometimes it's difficult to understand God's bigger picture....we just have to trust. One day you will have the grandchild that was meant to grow up with you as a grandma!

[Just Beachy]

Terri,
So sorry about your daughter. I will keep you all in my prayers.


Eeyore,
Thank you for the PM. I don't have enough posts yet to PM you back! I'm doing Medifast. So far so good. I weigh tomorrow so I'll let you all know how week 5 went.... I'm really glad that your surgery was complication-free! That's fantastic. I think that's what scares me most. Not the surgery itself, but the possible complications. I'm a huge chicken! Almost forgot - northern Ocean County :)


TwoWDWFools,
Welcome! Good luck!



~Kelly

[seabee]

Welcome to our lovely group! Great to have you aboard! Terri, I am so sorry to hear about your DD. My thoughts are with you guys. I am a firm believer that things happen for reasons we don't know yet. I am sure there is joy around the corner for your DD. She seems to have a great outlook, and good luck to her with trying again.

[Shannone1]

As some of you already know my dd had a miscarriage this week, she was 4 months along...I eat whenever I'm stressed so you can imagine what I've shoved in my mouth. As for my dd she's fine now, she told me in the hospital that she would rather have a miscarriage than to give birth to a baby that might would suffer in anyway, to see a child suffer is the worse possible feeling in the world, so our family agrees that God must have had a hand in it, God never makes mistakes. She's young and has a whole life ahead of her, she said she is still going to try during the fall again ( TMI )hehe.



I'm so sorry Terri. I'm glad you dd is doing ok now. It sounds like she is handling this very well. :goodvibes

[BigDaddyRog]

...God must have had a hand in it, God never makes mistakes. ...Thats a great way to look at it.:)

[terri01p]

Thanks to all for the kind words. :grouphug:

[Rhonda]

Well, I haven't been doing too well all week. I'm pretty much sticking with it, but have had a few setbacks. I've been scared to step on the scale, so I'm waiting until tomorrow morning.

We went out to a Japanese Steakhouse last night, and I was pretty good. I think the sauces they use have quite a bit of sugar in them though.

[djblu883]

TERRI my prayers are for her that she heals quickly both mentally and physically!!!

had a good week so far....haven't been on a scale yet...don't think I will for a few weeks so I can get a nice surprise...or re think depending on what I find lol but I've kept to small healthy portions..taking my lunch to work is best for me.10 brussel sprouts and a small cut of some meat..today and tomorrow might not be so good...lunch is at work the next to day provided by them lol BBQ both days with all the fixins!....

[seabee]

I have found my new healthy summer addiction. We do a lot and I mean A LOT of BBQing in the summer, and I have been trying to find new things to grill that would keep me on track. I was bummed that I would have to watch the sauces and what not that go along with BBQing. But what to my dreary eye would appear....a new McCormick Grill Mates seasoning that would be good for my rear.:lmao: Sorry, I was trying to find something that rhymed.:lmao: Anyway, I have decided that instead of burgers I would switch to Turkey Burgers, and I love BBQ sauce on my burgers, of course that is not always good. Grill Mates has a new Barbeque seasoning that tastes just like BBQ sauce. We had it 2 nights ago on pork chops, and last night on Turkey Burgers. YUUUUUMMMMMYYYY! Add a little lettuce and slice of tomato and it was perfect. Anyway, just wanted to share that for anyone who is addicted to BBQ sauce like I am. Have a great day everyone!

[Shannone1]

Well, I haven't been doing too well all week. I'm pretty much sticking with it, but have had a few setbacks. I've been scared to step on the scale, so I'm waiting until tomorrow morning.

We went out to a Japanese Steakhouse last night, and I was pretty good. I think the sauces they use have quite a bit of sugar in them though.

It's been a busy week for me too Rhonda. The kids have had softball/baseball every night this week...and I've been spending my days packing up the house. I'm just too busy in the evenings to worry about counting and measuring everything out !! I haven't been doing any snacking though and I've been drinking more water this week.

We had it 2 nights ago on pork chops, and last night on Turkey Burgers. YUUUUUMMMMMYYYY! Add a little lettuce and slice of tomato and it was perfect. Anyway, just wanted to share that for anyone who is addicted to BBQ sauce like I am. Have a great day everyone!

I love turkey burgers...I like them even when not trying to watch what I am eating. Red meat is just so greasy !! I like to put a slice of Kraft 2% American cheese on it too. I've found the 2% melts really well in all kinds of recipes too.

[Sonoma]

Terri, I'm so sorry :hug: You and your family are in my prayers.

I had a stomach virus over the weekend. The good news is that I lost 5 pounds. The bad news is that I think I have gained 4 of them back now that I am able to eat and retain all of my food:rotfl:

We are going on our first family tent camping trip with my DS(8) Cub Scout Pack this weekend so I should have a fairly active weekend. I hope to get back on track Monday.

[amaycatbaker]

Hi,
I would like to loose in the next six months 40 lbs. That is what I gained in two years during two pregnancy's.:confused3

I am chasing my girls but I am still gaining weight. Maybe some support could help me loose.
amaycatbaker

[seabee]

Welcome!! I know, chasing my girls around does nothing.:confused3 Can I still say I'm loosing pregnancy fat if my youngest is 6?:rotfl:

[PolynesianPixie]

Of course you can join! Imagine how svelt you'll be when your hubby comes home! Just watch out for baby #3!!!:lmao:


Well I was supposed to be walking with VACAMPER right now....but my DD9 has a fever today :sick: I'll get on the treadmill a little later.

[seabee]

I hope you feel better Ami's DD9!

[PolynesianPixie]

I hope you feel better Ami's DD9!

She says thanks!

[VACAMPER]

Ami, I thought we were cyber walking this morning? I didn't feel your presence. lol (i haven't walked yet either) How's your DD feeling. As soon as i got into town this morning they called me from school to say my dd had spilled a drink all over her so i had to turn around and take her dry clothes. So it wouldn't have worked out anyway.

amaycatbaker, welcome. Glad you joined.

seabee, if you like grilled chicken try McCormicks grill mates Montreal Steak marinade in the packets. You do add a little oil, water and vinegar to it. It couldn't add to much fat though. Let it marinade overnight. Yummy! Yummy!

I'm baking brownies right now and they smell so good! I keep reminding myself that tomorrow is weighin. I also have to make 2 baked spaghetti's tonight. I hate being fat!!!!

[seabee]

I love that marinade! And good luck with all the cooking. I hate being fat and having to cook good stuff that I can't or shouldn't have!:lmao:

[Just Beachy]

Welcome, Amaycatbaker!!:)

I weighed today. I just ended week 5 and I didn't lose anything!!:confused3 I didn't do anything different, that I can think of. I'm really disappointed!! But I won't give up. Hopefully something will show up tomorrow instead. Hope everyone else is doing well.

~Kelly

[Deffenm]

I have gotten my 10,000 steps in every day this week so far. Now I just need to work on what I put in my mouth. The pizza I had for lunch tasted very good however it won't feel good when I get on the scales tomorrow and I don't see a loss. Why do I do this to myself? I hope everyone else is having a great day. Good luck tomorrow with weigh in.

[PolynesianPixie]

Ami, I thought we were cyber walking this morning? I didn't feel your presence. lol (i haven't walked yet either) How's your DD feeling. As soon as i got into town this morning they called me from school to say my dd had spilled a drink all over her so i had to turn around and take her dry clothes. So it wouldn't have worked out anyway.

amaycatbaker, welcome. Glad you joined.

seabee, if you like grilled chicken try McCormicks grill mates Montreal Steak marinade in the packets. You do add a little oil, water and vinegar to it. It couldn't add to much fat though. Let it marinade overnight. Yummy! Yummy!

I'm baking brownies right now and they smell so good! I keep reminding myself that tomorrow is weighin. I also have to make 2 baked spaghetti's tonight. I hate being fat!!!!

I love that marinade! And good luck with all the cooking. I hate being fat and having to cook good stuff that I can't or shouldn't have!:lmao:

2 bites ladies!

i'll cyber walk.....later:rolleyes1 Lexi is feeling ok. She's a trouper! Thanks for asking! At least our DDs planned to overtake the same walk....maybe we can get together in a few days!

[4daubers]

May I join in as well? I would like to lose 50 lbs as well...as a starter! :rotfl:

Weight Watchers works best for me. I'm kicking myself for stopping working out. Last year this time, I was with a trainer a couple of times a week. Now, I've become quite the couch potato.

It's really time for me to gut check and get in good health....5lbs at a time.

Thanks!

[momoffive]

Well I know it's not Friday but it is 7pm on Thurs. I just got back from the physicians and have lost 6lbs since my last visit. woohoo. I didn't weigh in last week so I guess 6 in 2 is a good start. Now to add the exercise.
Loretta aka momoffive

[BigDaddyRog]

Yay for Lauren!!

[VACAMPER]

Welcome 4daubers. happy to have you!

congrats momoffive. Your off to a great start.:thumbsup2

[seabee]

Way to go Loretta!!

[djblu883]

weather you have made it this week or not! you deserve a :grouphug: for trying. I've done great this week but I'm still not going to get on the scale as I said...feeling good about just eating so healthy!!! this weekend won't be much of an action packed weekend like the last but I'm going to take my bike with me when I come back....I'll ride around the campground when I go to Gulf Shores next weekend...tenting it to save fuel too!!!!

[Portugal1000]

Hi
Just found this thread. I am from England I am booked at FW in a cabin from 19th to 27th December. Started my diet with Weight Watchers on 3rd Jan 08. Lost 35 and a half pounds so far. Haven't put weight on once which is unbelievable for me. This week has been the first week I haven't been able to go due to work so will have to wait to next week so fingers crossed. Need to lose another 4st (sounds horrible when I say that).
Anyway, hoping this thread will give help me stay away from the chocolate!
Thanks

[momoffive]

Terri, just caught up on some posts. Sorry to hear about your daughter. She sounds like she has an amazing spirit and strength. It is not an easy thing to go through and ya'll are in my prayers.
Loretta aka momoffive

[djblu883]

congrats on the weight loss! and welcome aboard the disboards weight loss thread!!



Hi
Just found this thread. I am from England I am booked at FW in a cabin from 19th to 27th December. Started my diet with Weight Watchers on 3rd Jan 08. Lost 35 and a half pounds so far. Haven't put weight on once which is unbelievable for me. This week has been the first week I haven't been able to go due to work so will have to wait to next week so fingers crossed. Need to lose another 4st (sounds horrible when I say that).
Anyway, hoping this thread will give help me stay away from the chocolate!
Thanks

[VACAMPER]

Well, i weighed in this morning and was only down .2(good thing i peed) I was disappointed, other than Sun. i had a good week. I exercised for an hr 5 days. So i'm bummed. At least it wasn't a gain. Going to try to have a better weekend this week. Total weightloss for me 3.6.

Welcome to the new people and congrats to those that lost.

[Rhonda]

You did better than me. I didn't go up or down. Exactly the same. I lost those first 3 pounds last week (probably water).

But, this week will be better!! :thumbsup2

[loveDmouse]

Well suprisingly I have lost one pound this week. So now I am down three pounds. :goodvibes

[ntsammy5]

I thought I lost some weight this week, but I looked and it's all behind me now.

[PolynesianPixie]

I've lost a pound. I feel better, too. I jogged last night!!!!!! For 20 minutes!!!!!! I've never been able to jog more than about 30 seconds! :laughing: I started and I just kept on going!!! :cheer2:

[seabee]

Cograts to everyone! Ami, great job on the jogging. Since I ripped my knee apart my running days(not that I EVER had running days:lmao: ) are over. I just weighed in and I lost 1 lbs. But, I have a little visitor this week, so I am thinking I might have more loss next week!!! So far I have a total loss of 3 lbs. Not bad.

VACAMPER, don't get down...you could just be retaining fluid today. Besides, even though you may not have lost weight, you have been eating good and excercising and that alone is great!!

Good luck to everyone over the weekend, stay strong!!!

[loveDmouse]

I just weighed in and I lost 1 lbs. But, I have a little visitor this week, so I am thinking I might have more loss next week!!! So far I have a total loss of 3 lbs. Not bad.

That is why I am suprised I lost 1lb this week. Maybe I lost more and can't even tell. lol;)

[VACAMPER]

I had that same visitor this morning but, i wasn't gonna post that. Uncle George sure does get around.:lmao:

[ntsammy5]

:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[PolynesianPixie]

I know when women live together they get on the same schedule...I didn't know it could happen via the internet, too! My friend decided to visit me this morning, too and sure is cramping my style!:lmao:

[Stepanie]

Well I guess I will jump on the band wagon to. I started ww last week I didnt do considering I had a wedding on Sat.and mothers day brunch Sun. Lost 3pds. My goal is 10pds by may31 which is my dd dance recital which the moms are also dancing HA HA!! After that another 20pds. would be nice. So lets see if I can do this. By the way you ladies make me laugh. That little visitor dosen't visit anyone more but I sure never forget.

[loveDmouse]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: The little visitor sure is busy.

[RvUsa]

OK ladies, there are guys reading this thread and there are some things that we really don't need to know about! :scared1::sick::sad2:

[We4mickey]

Congrats to all on a great job. I give you all alot of credit for getting out there and exercising. I really haven't been exercising yet as my schedule is just too wild. Just working out while at my job.

Well I did my 4am weigh in today and am down another 4 lbs. That makes 7 so far, woohoo! :goodvibes

[PolynesianPixie]

Congrats to all on a great job. I give you all alot of credit for getting out there and exercising. I really haven't been exercising yet as my schedule is just too wild. Just working out while at my job.

Well I did my 4am weigh in today and am down another 4 lbs. That makes 7 so far, woohoo! :goodvibes

7 pounds!!!!! That's fantastic!!!!!:woohoo:

OK ladies, there are guys reading this thread and there are some things that we really don't need to know about! :scared1::sick::sad2:

Awww.....suck it up John!:lmao:

[Gatordad]

OK ladies, there are guys reading this thread and there are some things that we really don't need to know about! :scared1::sick::sad2:

john is right......

[RvUsa]

Amen brother, I don't even let Erica talk about that stuff. :lmao::lmao:

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Okay, I won't mention anything about visitors because I don't want to freak the guys out anymore then they already are.

I'm down 2 pounds this week! I would love it to be more but I'll take it anyway I can get it!!

[Gatordad]

my dd is on the precipice..... thats two in one house, not fair.

[seabee]

I had that same visitor this morning but, i wasn't gonna post that.

I know, I thought after I hit submit, OOO, I shouldn't have put that. But then I thought, heck, I would have said it to my friends here in Maine so let her go!:lmao:

[PolynesianPixie]

my dd is on the precipice..... thats two in one house, not fair.

2 in my house already....one day it will be 4! Oh what fun that will be!:rotfl2:

[seabee]

my dd is on the precipice..... thats two in one house, not fair.

DH said he has you beat, he has 3! He said whenever you want to visit Maine you are welcome in his cabin in the woods. He will be there 3 weeks out of the month.:lmao:

[PolynesianPixie]

DH said he has you beat, he has 3! He said whenever you want to visit Maine you are welcome in his cabin in the woods. He will be there 3 weeks out of the month.:lmao:

Nah, you'll all be on together. Just one week~but what a week that will be :scared: It's interesting when you figure out who the alpha female is....I probably shouldn't have posted that.

[VACAMPER]

DH said he has you beat, he has 3! He said whenever you want to visit Maine you are welcome in his cabin in the woods. He will be there 3 weeks out of the month.:lmao:

Sounds like my Dh. We have three girls and me. He says he won't have a good week out of the month. I'm not to mean so maybe my girls won't be either.:rotfl:

[VACAMPER]

I know, I thought after I hit submit, OOO, I shouldn't have put that. But then I thought, heck, I would have said it to my friends here in Maine so let her go!:lmao:

Let'r fly. We don't care. The men will adjust and be happy with it.:lmao:

[Gatordad]

DH said he has you beat, he has 3! He said whenever you want to visit Maine you are welcome in his cabin in the woods. He will be there 3 weeks out of the month.:lmao:

Tell Him I ACCEPT.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I have 3 sisters. My poor father never got any peace. My younger Dsis was so bad with her PMS that my DDad actually gave her husband a big box of Midol as a wedding present. :rotfl2:

My Dsis didn't laugh. I thought my BIL was going to bolt! :rotfl2:

[Gatordad]

now that's funny.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

now that's funny.We've got a strange sense of humor in my family. My Dsis has been married for 12 years and her husband still doesn't get it! :rotfl2: He is getting better though as his son inherited the crazy gene.:lmao:

[ntsammy5]

I'm going to get points for anything I say here so I'm keeping quiet!

[Shannone1]

I know when women live together they get on the same schedule...I didn't know it could happen via the internet, too! My friend decided to visit me this morning, too and sure is cramping my style!:lmao:

WOW....I started this morning too...how werid is THAT !! I didn't lose anything this week. I rarely do this time of the month though.

[Shannone1]

Congrats to all on a great job. I give you all alot of credit for getting out there and exercising. I really haven't been exercising yet as my schedule is just too wild. Just working out while at my job.

Well I did my 4am weigh in today and am down another 4 lbs. That makes 7 so far, woohoo! :goodvibes

That's great Lynn !! WTG :cool1:

[RvUsa]

I think I will check back on this thread in what 5 to 7 days! :sad2::hourglass:crazy2:

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

WOW....I started this morning too...how werid is THAT !!

Ditto! ........ very freaky.

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

I think I will check back on this thread in what 5 to 7 days! :sad2::hourglass:crazy2:

:lmao:

[loveDmouse]

I think I will check back on this thread in what 5 to 7 days! :sad2::hourglass:crazy2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Shannone1]

I think I will check back on this thread in what 5 to 7 days! :sad2::hourglass:crazy2:


:rotfl2: It is relevent though..it's a frustrating time of the month...especially when you are weighing yourself every week. One step forward, two steps back. :headache: It's nice to know other women here are feeling the same way.

We won't even go into what it does to my complexion !! :scared1:

[BigDaddyRog]

I think us guys should pull some of this "monthly visitor" stuff.....the wimmen folk get away with murder and we're too damn scared to do anything about it. I have 3 with a 4th who's been pms'ing for the last 3-4 months...so its about to blow!!!

Im suddenly feeling bloated and maniacle.......I dont think whatever Im feeling will nesseccarily cause me to be a complete female dog, but I have a feeling it will cause me to wnna go fishing and drink plenty of alcohol filled liquids to retain in my ankles for a full 5-7 days.

[Gatordad]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[terri01p]

WOW....I started this morning too...how werid is THAT !! I didn't lose anything this week. I rarely do this time of the month though.

OH MY GOSH I had my visiter this morning too ! :eek:


not really I just wanted to gross everyone out..hehe :tiptoe:

[PolynesianPixie]

Wow! That makes at least 6 of us that just started! Weird.

[seabee]

It's like a computer virus! If everyone starts getting preggers I'm outta here!!:lmao:

[VACAMPER]

I'll be right behind you!!:rotfl:

[loveDmouse]

It's like a computer virus! If everyone starts getting preggers I'm outta here!!:lmao:

You and me both! That is for sure!!!!
:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[All7OfUs]

Well, it's Friday- I guess that means I'm supposed to step on a scale! I guess this trying to lose anything just ain't gonna happen until I get back to Kazakhstan where I can be in my own routine, in my own house, cooking my own food! How do you guys do it if you're out of your own element, eating someone else's cooking and all that? Should I just give up? Everytime I turn around, it's "let's go out", or "I don't have anything else, just eat another sausage". I think it's useless to even try until the 30th when we get back overseas.

[terri01p]

Everytime I turn around, it's "let's go out", or "I don't have anything else, just eat another sausage".


Where's the tag fairy when you need one, this should be your tag ! Hehe :rotfl2:

[graciejane]

I just couldn't get on the scale yesterday. I have been stressing about my MIL coming on Weds to visit for a week and how my house is a minor disaster and my DS's have exams in less then 2weeks and I just want the school year to be over. I spent the last week eating peanut butter cookies that I made for the oldest DS and I don't even like them (the cookies, not the kid). On the plus side, my lovely family got me a new ipod for mom's day (I had to promise not to put this one in washer and dryer) and I managed to put a playlist for walking on it and even find it for use when I went out for my walks this week (not an electronics girl at all). So I guess I did walk so maybe that will help.

[BigDaddyRog]

whoa.......taken out of context, that phrase just takes on a whole different meaning, doesnt it???? :lmao:

[PolynesianPixie]

I have to vent....

I've been having some kind of weird symptoms lately....well, for awhile really. The doc thought it sounded like food allergies, so I went through some testing. I am allergic to soy. This really sucks! First of all, I love soy! A lunch for me is a bowl of Edamame cover in red wine vinigar! I had planned veggie burgers for dinner last night~soy! I eat a lot of Tofu, too. I'm bummed. I got even more bummed last night when I went to the store to find a soy free dinner. Everything has soy lechtin, or soy flour or soy oil in it! I ate a grilled portabello mushroom with tomato and lettuce last night. No bun...it had soy in it! I had black bean bisque for breakfast. I about broke down when I saw the soy sauce in the store!!!! How can I eat sushi without soy sauce??????:sad2:

The good news is, I will definitely loose weight because I can't eat anything but fruit, veggies and plain yogurt!:laughing:

[ntsammy5]

is soy in a lot of things other than oriental?

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

The good news is, I will definitely loose weight because I can't eat anything but fruit, veggies and plain yogurt!:laughing:

I'm in the same exact boat with you!! Doctor wants me to go gluten-free. I'm being tested for food allergies on Tuesday. :sad2:

[PolynesianPixie]

is soy in a lot of things other than oriental?

It's in everything!!!!! I spent an hour in the store just reading labels! Cereal, bread, granola bars, ice cream, sauces, etc etc....especially "diet" food. I know it's best to eat real food anyway. If it has stuff you can't pronounce don't put it in your body....I thought eating soy was a good thing though. Boy, I'm gonna miss my soy nuts!

[ntsammy5]

That really stinks.

Is beer real food? The otters want to know.

[PolynesianPixie]

I'm in the same exact boat with you!! Doctor wants me to go gluten-free. I'm being tested for food allergies on Tuesday. :sad2:

As tough as it is, I know we will both end up feeling better for it! I don't know what symptoms you've had, but every morning I wake up with my hands and face swollen. I've had dizzy spells and joint pain. As much as I'll miss soy, I am looking forward to feeling better!

Good luck on Tuesday!!!!!!

[PolynesianPixie]

That really stinks.

Is beer real food? The otters want to know.

Of course! It's bread in a can!!!!


Oh, and I'm not allergic to beer.......they checked!

[ntsammy5]

Breath a sigh of relief!

[VACAMPER]

Ami, sorry about your allergy. Im sure it will be a challenge to give up soy but hopefully it will make you feel better. Being swollen is no fun. I received lovely news from my Dr this week too. I have 3 sebaceaus cysts in my head. One of them is infected, so that means antibotics. then they're going to remove 2 of them on the 29th. He informed me they will have to dig one of them out. Wish he had used a better term. I already have a headache. Not to mention the hair is falling off the one thats infected. I'm trying not to be vain and remind myself that cancer patients don't have any hair. He said it should grow back. Mean time my Dh and kids are having a ball with it. I'll be wearing my hair up for awhile. I think it would be harder for me to give up food though.

Ilovedisney& crusing, good luck with your testing. Keep us informed.

[PolynesianPixie]

Wow! I had no idea! I'll be away when you have the surgery, so I'll have to bring you a casserole before I leave! Up-do's are very becoming! Nevertheless, I hope your hair grows quickly enough for you and that your headaches get better soon!

[VACAMPER]

Ami, your so sweet. You worry about your trip instead of making casseroles. They are doing it in the office so its probably not a big deal. Johnny will take care of me here. I have him trained.:lmao: Oh, i worded that wrong i meant the thought of him digging it out gives me a headache.(sorry that was supposed to be a joke) No headaches since the antibotics kicked in. I'm good!!

[terri01p]

I have 3 sebaceaus cysts in my head. One of them is infected, so that means antibotics. then they're going to remove 2 of them on the 29th. He informed me they will have to dig one of them out. Wish he had used a better term. I already have a headache. Not to mention the hair is falling off the one thats infected. I'm trying not to be vain and remind myself that cancer patients don't have any hair. He said it should grow back.


Sorry to hear about this, don't worry about your hair it will grow back super fast, I actually had something like this done two years ago and wouldn't you know one place was right in the top part of my head :rolleyes: whenever my hair started growing back everyone would stare at the patches of spiked hair :rolleyes1 ended up to be nothing at all so hang in there, do what you gotta do and get it over with. Good luck to you !

Hey good reason to have a cookie :idea:

[BigDaddyRog]

,,,Boy, I'm gonna miss my soy nuts!
Just shut up Rog.......http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_104.gif

[seabee]

Ami, sorry about your allergy. Im sure it will be a challenge to give up soy but hopefully it will make you feel better. Being swollen is no fun. I received lovely news from my Dr this week too. I have 3 sebaceaus cysts in my head. One of them is infected, so that means antibotics. then they're going to remove 2 of them on the 29th. He informed me they will have to dig one of them out. Wish he had used a better term. I already have a headache. Not to mention the hair is falling off the one thats infected. I'm trying not to be vain and remind myself that cancer patients don't have any hair. He said it should grow back. Mean time my Dh and kids are having a ball with it. I'll be wearing my hair up for awhile. I think it would be harder for me to give up food though.

Ilovedisney& crusing, good luck with your testing. Keep us informed.


Yikes, I hope all works out ok. At least it is summer, so you will want your hair up anyway.:confused3 Good luck!

[RvUsa]

Just shut up Rog.......http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_104.gif

OMG, :lmao::lmao: You are exercising such control today!! I am so proud!

[Gatordad]

I have to vent....

I've been having some kind of weird symptoms lately....well, for awhile really. The doc thought it sounded like food allergies, so I went through some testing. I am allergic to soy. This really sucks! First of all, I love soy! A lunch for me is a bowl of Edamame cover in red wine vinigar! I had planned veggie burgers for dinner last night~soy! I eat a lot of Tofu, too. I'm bummed. I got even more bummed last night when I went to the store to find a soy free dinner. Everything has soy lechtin, or soy flour or soy oil in it! I ate a grilled portabello mushroom with tomato and lettuce last night. No bun...it had soy in it! I had black bean bisque for breakfast. I about broke down when I saw the soy sauce in the store!!!! How can I eat sushi without soy sauce??????:sad2:

The good news is, I will definitely loose weight because I can't eat anything but fruit, veggies and plain yogurt!:laughing:

there's no soy in white castles and beer

[We4mickey]

Good luck to those of you with your food allergies. Unfortunately, I'm not allergic to anything and that seems to be my downfall:rotfl: .

VACAMPER your hair will grow back really quickly and good luck with the procedure.

On a good note, today we are celebrating Mothers Day because last Sunday I had to work and just was not in the mood. So my DS's bought me........

A WII SYSTEM and I am getting a Wii Fit!

I'm so excited! They are setting it up right now and we are going to play the games that came with it and on Wednesday I will get the Wii Fit. I will let you know how it works when I get it. God, I love my boys!

[Rhonda]

I think I'm going to join Curves. There's one just down the street and I have a friend that goes there. She's only been going for 3 weeks, and she already sees a difference in the way her clothes fit!

[seabee]

Good luck to those of you with your food allergies. Unfortunately, I'm not allergic to anything and that seems to be my downfall:rotfl: .

VACAMPER your hair will grow back really quickly and good luck with the procedure.

On a good note, today we are celebrating Mothers Day because last Sunday I had to work and just was not in the mood. So my DS's bought me........

A WII SYSTEM and I am getting a Wii Fit!

I'm so excited! They are setting it up right now and we are going to play the games that came with it and on Wednesday I will get the Wii Fit. I will let you know how it works when I get it. God, I love my boys!


I got a Wii Fit for Mother's Day too!!!! Mine will be here Wed. also! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_129.gif

[PolynesianPixie]

I think I'm going to join Curves. There's one just down the street and I have a friend that goes there. She's only been going for 3 weeks, and she already sees a difference in the way her clothes fit!

I used to work there as a fitness technition :rotfl2: (sorry....it still cracks me up to call myself that!)

If you go religiously 3-4 times a week and work at it (some people use it as social time and gab more than they exercise :rolleyes1 ) than you will see very real results!!!!!

[PolynesianPixie]

there's no soy in white castles and beer

You sound like my hubby. He told me I need to bring home a side of beef more often.:laughing:

actually, Mr smarty pants....the bun has soy! I have been relagated to making my own bread now because I can't find store bought soy-free bread. I will be eating much more naturally now.....

[seabee]

My mother goes to Curves. She was doing really well until she fell of the "resting" board and broke her ankle.:lmao: I told her that is why I don't excercise-it's bad for my health!:lmao:

[PolynesianPixie]

My mother goes to Curves. She was doing really well until she fell of the "resting" board and broke her ankle.:lmao: I told her that is why I don't excercise-it's bad for my health!:lmao:

:sad2:

Those resting pads! 2 inches of danger!!!! Really....sorry about your mom! That royally sucks! Maybe she's the reason we had to stop using the pads as a stepper?:confused3

[seabee]

My mother is probably the reason a lot of things had to stop being used for certain things!:lmao: She is an accident waiting to happen.:rotfl:

[ntsammy5]

actually, Mr smarty pants......

I'm not sure how he can survive that retort!

[Tent Camping Mom]

Well, I just did my first podcast of the Couch to 5K and I have one word for it:
EVIL!
Pure and simply evil! I will be reaping the benefits of it tomorrow :rolleyes1
I didn't make it the last 10 minutes...had to go at a leisurely pace and no inclines at that point. Heart rate was over 175 by then and I was sweating like a stuck pig. The good thing about these podcasts (so far), I only have to do it 3 times a week. I will still be doing my bike on the other days.

[PolynesianPixie]

I'm not sure how he can survive that retort!

Muhahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[terri01p]

Went to the doctor this AM and somewhere along the line I've lost another 3 pounds...so I'm down 6 pounds..

6 from 50 = 44 ( more to lose ). :banana: everybody dance now...:dance3:

[Shannone1]

Went to the doctor this AM and somewhere along the line I've lost another 3 pounds...so I'm down 6 pounds..

6 from 50 = 44 ( more to lose ). :banana: everybody dance now...:dance3:

That's GREAT Terri !! :cool1:

[Just Beachy]

Terri - Congratulations!! :banana:

Martha - That's great! I can't wait to try it, too! (I have to get an mp3 player first tho.)

I had a moment (ok maybe a couple of hours!) of weakness on Saturday. I haven't cheated once in 5 weeks, but Saturday something came over me and I couldn't take it anymore! I gave in to ice cream and popcorn!!! And it was gooooood!!::yes:: Hopefully that was it for another 5 weeks.

Hope everyone is doing well!

~Kelly

[Tent Camping Mom]

Went to the doctor this AM and somewhere along the line I've lost another 3 pounds...so I'm down 6 pounds..

6 from 50 = 44 ( more to lose ). :banana: everybody dance now...:dance3:
Congrats!
:banana: :yay: :cool1: :cheer2: party: :dancer: :jumping1: :dance3: :jumping3: :jumping2: :goofy: :mickeyjum :dogdance: :flower1: :tongue:

[VACAMPER]

Well done Terri! Keep up the good work. I've had a good week but i was just looking at the menu for our upcoming mem. day camping trip. All I can say is its gonna be tough not to eat. The dinners i can handle. Grilling in healthy. Breakfast is whats gonna be hard. I love cooking a big breakfast at the campsite and i'm looking forward to using my new dutch oven for the first time. I've been waiting to use it all winter in hopes of baking biscuits and rolls.

[PolynesianPixie]

That reminds me!!!!! I did those stuffed shells (the recipe VACAMPER posted a little while back) last weekend in my dutch oven~they turned out great!!!!!





Great job Terri!!!!!! Way to go!:cheer2:

[djblu883]

well I'm working hard at being good....hormones are paying havoc....i hear "CHOCOLATE" in my head all the time lol how long does friken menopause last??? Sheesh? I am eating tiny helpings and lots of vegetarian meals...spinach salad today unless the dentist kills me...taking soup in case lol.....hope everyone else is doing ok!

[mom24diskidz]

I have been doing this program for about two months ..Stick with it It gets better I promise..I just can't stand listening to his voice anymore.." Hi, I'm Steve" Good Luck ..

[Rhonda]

well I'm working hard at being good....hormones are paying havoc....i hear "CHOCOLATE" in my head all the time lol how long does friken menopause last??? Sheesh? I am eating tiny helpings and lots of vegetarian meals...spinach salad today unless the dentist kills me...taking soup in case lol.....hope everyone else is doing ok!

Dove makes individually wrapped little sugar-free chocolates (dark and mint) that are really good!! They've helped me through many cravings! :lovestruc

[Stepanie]

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD WEEK,BUT I DIDN'T LOSE A POUND. I AM ONLY AT THIS TWO WEEKS I HOPE IT STARTS COMING OFF SOON.:rolleyes:

[PolynesianPixie]

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD WEEK,BUT I DIDN'T LOSE A POUND. I AM ONLY AT THIS TWO WEEKS I HOPE IT STARTS COMING OFF SOON.:rolleyes:

I know how frustrating that is!!!! Just know that you are doing good things for you! Every bit of exercise, every salad, and every cookie not taken is one thing that you are doing for YOU! Don't give up! The weight will come off! If you are exercising, remember that muscle weighs more than fat and burns more calories even at rest!!!!!! The results are there...the scale can't tell you everything! :goodvibes

[Tent Camping Mom]

If you are exercising, remember that muscle weighs more than fat and burns more calories even at rest!!!!!! The results are there...the scale can't tell you everything! :goodvibes

This is so true and if you work the largest muscles (the butt and thighs) those calories will burn even better. Can I say butt here? If not, then I'll say gluteus maximus. :goodvibes

[terri01p]

So far I've done good this week ,of course it's only wednesday , I think it's the calm before the storm...lol...it's next week I'm worried about, my dh is off from work next week and we have no travel plans, so this means we will be sleeping late, eating junk and grillling out alot, also we have a memorial day party planned for monday so that's even more junk. We do plan on painting our living room and one of our bedrooms so perhaps I'll pick up a paint brush and get a work-out:rolleyes:

I'm not going to weight friday, I think I will wait until the first friday in June to survey the damage...:rolleyes1

Good luck to everyone for the rest of this week and for next week as well, I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday, traveling or not.

Side note...we had planned on going to Myrtle beach for the memorial weekend but because of gas prices and lack of money we have decided not to this year, it will be our first memorial day home in years.. we are putting our money into a fund ( envelope ) for next year for WDW, so I put up the money I would normally have spent in Myrtle B. and I have a little WDW fund going for next year...:idea:

[seabee]

Well, I got my Wii Fit today. It is pretty cool. I will unlock more excercises as I score higher. I will be honest the strength training made me a little sore. You have to keep repeating the activities though to get enough reps but it's good. As you go along you get more and more excercises that are harder. I think it will be fun, we will see what I get for results.

[PolynesianPixie]

Well, I got my Wii Fit today. It is pretty cool. I will unlock more excercises as I score higher. I will be honest the strength training made me a little sore. You have to keep repeating the activities though to get enough reps but it's good. As you go along you get more and more excercises that are harder. I think it will be fun, we will see what I get for results.

That sounds great! We have a PS3...they need to come out with something like that!

[Rhonda]

I'm actually looking forward to stepping on the scale tomorrow morning (I think)! I didn't join Curves, but I started doing the treadmill down at our gym this week. I walk at 3.2 mph, at a slight incline, for a mile. I know that doesn't sound like much - but for me, it's a great start! At least I'm off my butt! (Yes, we can say "butt" here, LOL) :banana:

I have an appointment with a personal trainer at the gym next Friday. (I was hoping for "Raoul", but I'm getting "Lou Ann". :headache: :laughing: ) She's going to put me on a good personalized exercise routine, and show me how to use all those torture devices (oops - I mean exercise machines). In the meantime, I'll stick with the treadmill this week.

[PolynesianPixie]

I'm having a bit of an internal conflict.....maybe you all can voice your opinions.....

I'm trying to balance health with what I'm comfortable looking like. Ultimately, my main focus is being healthy. I want to be in shape enough to think running a 5k is no biggie. I don't particularly want to be "thin" though. Does that sound crazy? I really don't think its a laziness thing....I just like having curves :laughing: For example, I watched American Idol last night....I thought Jordan Sparks looked beautiful! Right now my BMI is 27. If I loose down to where I want to be I'll be 25.5-just slightly overweight. Weight watchers wants my goal to be between 20 and 23. Am I sacrificing my health to keep on those extra pounds?


BTW Rhonda, great job on the treadmill! 3.2 for a mile is wonderful!

[Tent Camping Mom]

Am I sacrificing my health to keep on those extra pounds?


No, I don't think so. I'm the prime case scenario. I'm overweight but my last physical proved I'm healthy. In fact, my doctor asked me if I was on cholesterol meds because my lab work showed it was lower than most people my age and at the ideal levels. I exercise fairly regularly and stuff my face fairly regularly and overeat fairly regularly, but I do make mostly healthy choices and have been gradually converting my family to healthier eating habits. Such as whole wheat pasta instead of white, brown rice instead of white, lots of green veggies, oatmeal for breakfast with a side of veggie bacon. Meats are turkey, chicken, and seafood. I don't cook red meat at all but DS will have that at school and DH will occasionally grill red meats but we also have grilled shrimp or tilapia along with it. I don't buy processed meats, they're loaded too much with nitrates and sodium. I cringe everytime we're at a baseball game and DS asks for a hotdog, but I let him have it because what's baseball without hotdogs. Occasionally, it's ok. Moderation is the key.

[Rhonda]

I'm having a bit of an internal conflict.....maybe you all can voice your opinions.....

I'm trying to balance health with what I'm comfortable looking like. Ultimately, my main focus is being healthy. I want to be in shape enough to think running a 5k is no biggie. I don't particularly want to be "thin" though. Does that sound crazy? I really don't think its a laziness thing....I just like having curves :laughing: For example, I watched American Idol last night....I thought Jordan Sparks looked beautiful! Right now my BMI is 27. If I loose down to where I want to be I'll be 25.5-just slightly overweight. Weight watchers wants my goal to be between 20 and 23. Am I sacrificing my health to keep on those extra pounds?



Maybe it depends on how much muscle you have? :confused3 If you're in shape enough to run a 5k, I would think that more of your weight will be muscle tone - and since muscle weighs more than fat, that's where your extra pounds would be coming from. (Did that make sense?)

But, curves are definitely good. Sometimes I think that these charts that tell us how much we "should" weigh are way off. It depends on your own body, and where you feel you are comfortable and healthy. It's not healthy to be a stick either.

[Tent Camping Mom]

I walk at 3.2 mph, at a slight incline, for a mile. I know that doesn't sound like much - but for me, it's a great start!

Not bad in my book. A couple of years ago I was showing a friend how to choose the settings on a treadmill and with her at about 5 ft. 9 and 130 pounds with legs up to her neck, I figured she could at least handle above 3.0 walk, but when I set it to 3.5 she yelled at me to slow it down. So I slowed it to 3.0, she still yelled at me! She wasn't happy until I set it at 2.8. :confused:

[auntie]

I was at the Dr. with my daughter recently. She is an avid swimmer(indoor all winter..and lifequards the summer.) She is also a runner..only she hurt her knee recently(that's why we were at the Dr.) She is at the gym almost daily. She probably weighs 5 -10 lbs more that the weight chart says she should. You would NEVER know that to look at her. She is thin.(reminds me of the old days..but that's another story!:laughing: ) It's muscle..I mean her legs are rocks. You can see defined claves..and she does run 5K's and mini marathons. She's very active. There is no way that she needs to loose a single pound...let alone 10. Eats very healthy(Is she part of our family..??) Dr. said the same thing, she has muscle and that weighs more than fat.

[PolynesianPixie]

You all make perfect sense! I eat healthy too. Lots of fruit, veggies, whole grains and fish. I do make at least some exercise part of my daily routine, even if its just hula hooping while talking on the phone or something. I am chubby.....unfortuantely I can't claim to have rock hard and sculpted legs like Auntie's DD.....darn!

Thank you all! It's so nice to have the perspective of this board!!!!!:goodvibes

[We4mickey]

Well, I got my Wii Fit today. It is pretty cool. I will unlock more excercises as I score higher. I will be honest the strength training made me a little sore. You have to keep repeating the activities though to get enough reps but it's good. As you go along you get more and more excercises that are harder. I think it will be fun, we will see what I get for results.


I got mine yesterday too! I only had an hour to play around with it and I had to fight with DH and DS. I could still hear them laughing when I went to bed. I will try it some more today. I didn't like the fat that it aged me at 60 years old and said I was obese. I'm only 46, but then again my 18 year old was aged at 30. I don't think I'm having a very good week because my weight hadn't changed on it. It was still the same as last Friday.

[VACAMPER]

Hula hooping while your on the phone. You crack me up. Feeling good in your own skin is the most important part.

Good job on the treadmill Rhonda. I've done good this week too. This holiday weekend might be a different story.

You all seem to eat healthy. I don't. Whats my problem?

[loveDmouse]

I am weighing in today because I won't have time the next few days to get on here. I have lost 2lbs. I have lost a total of 5lbs now. I am really excited. So far I have just been watching what I am eating. I need to get my lazy butt up and exercise. I really want to I just don't. Maybe next week I will start riding my bike. :upsidedow

[3gr8kids]

You all seem to eat healthy. I don't.

I'm with ya sista, lol.

[3gr8kids]

That sounds great! We have a PS3...they need to come out with something like that!

Not sure Ami, but check and see if they have DDR for PS3. We have one for our PS2, and on it they have an exercise mode. I have done it and you really can work up a good sweat.

[VACAMPER]

I weighed in and i'm down 2 pounds, Total loss of 5.6. Hope i can hang on the weekend. Hope everyone else has a good weigh in.

[Rhonda]

Well, not great. I'm down 1 more pound. Oh well - at least it's in the right direction! :cool1:

[VACAMPER]

every pound counts! Pick up a pound of buttter out of your fridge. It seems like more when you do that.

[PolynesianPixie]

I've lost a total of about 4 lbs now. Not the 10 I was hoping for before Europe...but I'm not complaining! Like Rhonda said...at least its in the right direction! Actually, I weighed myself yesterday and its a good thing because I'm kind of up a pound today....but I'm not counting it. I woke up with my hands and lips swollen again. Sure enough, the fig newtons I had with my kids last night had soy in them! When am I going to learn???????

[terri01p]

Congrats to everyone on their weight loss ! :cheer2:

Ami sorry about the swollen lip and hands...ouch...hope it passes quickly ! :(

[We4mickey]

Well, I didn't think I had a good week and I didn't I lost nothing, zip, zilch, nada. I'm still down 7 so at least I didn't gain. Congrats to those who have lost. I need to get with it this week.

[Shannone1]

I weighed in and i'm down 2 pounds, Total loss of 5.6. Hope i can hang on the weekend. Hope everyone else has a good weigh in.

That's great !! Good job :cool1:

Well, not great. I'm down 1 more pound. Oh well - at least it's in the right direction! :cool1:

That's right Rhonda...every pound counts !!

I've lost a total of about 4 lbs now. Not the 10 I was hoping for before Europe...but I'm not complaining! Like Rhonda said...at least its in the right direction! Actually, I weighed myself yesterday and its a good thing because I'm kind of up a pound today....but I'm not counting it. I woke up with my hands and lips swollen again. Sure enough, the fig newtons I had with my kids last night had soy in them! When am I going to learn???????

4 pounds is still good Amy...keep up the good work :thumbsup2

I am down 2 pounds this week...making it 4 total.

[We4mickey]

I thought some of you low carbers might be interested in this thread I found on the community board http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1832200

[djblu883]

well I haven't weighed but I can tell by the way my clothes fit I've not lost an ounce....i am making healthy choices and when not atleast eating smaller helpings of the bad ones...today was a bad day...my DBF's Mom fell in their camper and broke her hip!!! I had to stabilize her til the paramedics got their to do their triage and het her to the local Hospital...we were in Gulf Shores and they are from Ms.! Now I have his SIS who is mentally handicapped for the week so they can do all they need for MOM....diet went out the window!! I actually ate a few FF with a FRIED chicken sandwich....now I'm feeling guilty but what the hay.............i did find some good bargains before it all happened and had shopped til I dropped the day before...LOTS of POWER walking to get to all those sales lolol...tomorrow is another day....i work !!! keep the faith girls and boys!!!! Janet

[seabee]

Hey all,

Well, things have not been good here. DH is in the hospital and they are taking out his left kidney. They say if we hadn't gone in when we did we could have lost him. So needless to say(even though I am in a hospital)I have not weighed in. I am glad to hear that everyone is doing well. I did however try my Wii Fit before all this happened, and I was sore for 3 days! I can't wait to get back home(with my DH) and do it again. I will be checking in as much as I can, I need some place to get things out of my mind. Talk to you all soon!

Nicole

[terri01p]

Hey Nicole I'm so sorry about your dh and trust me whenever I say I know just how sick that makes a person....we almost lost my dd two yrs ago and she lost one kidney back then as well...she was sick for so long but she's just fine now. I know that doesn't help but do know there is a light at the end of that very long tunnel. He will be in our prayers and I'm going to a prayer night at my church tomorrow and I will add him to the list. God Bless

Ok I don't even want to talk diet because this week has been nothing but a food frenzy ! :headache:

[RvUsa]

Nicole, our prayers are with you and your family, if you need us to vent, we are all here for you!

[ntsammy5]

Nicole-- that's terrible. Our prayers are with you all. When you get a chance, let us know what's happening.

[We4mickey]

Hey all,

Well, things have not been good here. DH is in the hospital and they are taking out his left kidney. They say if we hadn't gone in when we did we could have lost him. So needless to say(even though I am in a hospital)I have not weighed in. I am glad to hear that everyone is doing well. I did however try my Wii Fit before all this happened, and I was sore for 3 days! I can't wait to get back home(with my DH) and do it again. I will be checking in as much as I can, I need some place to get things out of my mind. Talk to you all soon!

Nicole

Nicole I had been wondering where you were. Our prayers are with your DH for a speedy recovery. I know what you mean about 3 days of being sore. :rotfl2: I haven't had enough time to really try all the things on there. When I am home we are trying to get the yard ready for DS's graduation party in a few weeks. Besides the fact that either DH or DS always wants there turn to try and beat my score.

[Rhonda]

Nicole -- I hope everything turns out ok for your dh! Please keep us informed--we'll be thinking of you! ::yes::

[des1954]

Nicole - I am so sorry to hear about your DH. That is such frightening news. My prayers are with you and your family. When you get the opportunity, please update us with how he is recovering. Hang tight! Here's a big :hug: for you.

Debbie

[Shannone1]

Sorry I'm getting to this late Nicole, I am just catching up. I am sending prayers our for your family and will be looking for an update from you. :hug:

[lisa8200]

Nicole,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[VACAMPER]

Nicole, Hope your Dh is ok. You guys are in my prayers. Hang in there. We all know how tuff you are. feel free to vent away. We're all here for you.

[Tent Camping Mom]

Nicole,
Sorry to hear about your DH. Keep us informed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your DH has a speedy recovery.

- Martha -

[fldisneymommyto2]

Nicole~ Prayers for your DH for a speedy recovery.

[Eeyore'sthebest]

Nicole - prayers for your DH. Hope he is home soon.:hug:

[twoWDWfools]

Nicole - so sorry to hear about your DH. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

[momoffive]

Nicole, I hope all goes well, we'll add your DH and your family to our prayer list too. Here's to a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.
Just tried the Wii Fit at a friends today now I want one too. I'm sore from the hula hoop. Hope you feel better too. Nothing lost this week, we were away. That's my excuse. We are joining a gym, DH and I so we can go together, free child care.
Loretta

[3gr8kids]

Wow, just getting caught up and read about DH, Nicole. So sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fam for your DH's quick recovery. Keep us posted ~ we'll be thinking of you all.

[Gatordad]

How is the Seabee family doing, has anyone heard?

[loveDmouse]

Nicole- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope your husband has a speedy recovery.

[AuburnJen92]

Here is to hoping that all is well in the Seebee house.:hug:

[usewickhouse]

Praying for your hubbys speedy recovery! :) Becky

[seabee]

You guys are AWESOME!!! I am going to put an update on the OT thread, because I don't want this one going south. I know you all are trying to avoid the fact that you are suppose to be talking about losing weight and eating healthy.:banana: (I'm not on my computer, can't find a cute smilie to put there-bananas are healthy?) I will not be party to you all going off your regimines!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Tent Camping Mom]

Have your banana and eat it too! :banana:

A little banana trivia:

Bananas are extremely high in potassium, yet very low in sodium, thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

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[VACAMPER]

I know its suppose to be weighin day but, i have chosen not to step on the scale this morning. A weekend of camping food, dinner and movie night and last night we had mexican. The only good thing i did this week was manage to keep up my walking. I just don't want to have that disappointed feeling all day. Hope everyone else did better than me.

[Rhonda]

That's good that you kept up with your walking!! That's important, and probably at least kept you at the same weight, because you were walking off the extra calories! Keep that up!

I'm down a couple of pounds this week! Woo-hoo!

I have an appointment this morning with a personal trainer at the gym! :eek: I'm scared.