Weight Loss 2009

[katscradle]

I just thought I would give everybody my weekly update.
Back from 2 weeks vacation in WDW.
Went and measured this morning and gain 4.75 inches on my body.
Not good! 1 inch on the waist, 1/4 inch on my butt, 11/2 inches on my upper left thigh, 2 inches on my upper right thigh, but over all this is not to bad considering I lost a total of 27 inches off my body in 5 weeks prior to vacation. :thumbsup2
The I went to Weight Watchers for the big weigh in, I thought for sure I was going to gain.
Guess what I lost 1/2 a pound... :woohoo::woohoo::dance3:
Needless to say I am not disappointed with my results.
When I got home from my vacation I went right back on my Isagenix weight loss program without a hitch. I am so happy!!:):):yay:

[katscradle]

I lost another 1/2 a pound this week.
Total pounds lost is 11
In the last 8 weeks, this includes the 2 weeks I was on vacation.
Needless to say I will keep going.
I have at least another 25 pounds to lose.
However I would like to lose 35 pounds.
Will decide when I get a little closer to my goal.:thumbsup2
I hope everyone else is doing well. :)

[katscradle]

Just thought I would post and give an update.
I hope everyone is doing great! :)
I have lost another 4 inches which puts me back to where I was when I went on our trip to WDW.
I have lost another 4 pounds as well. :yay::yay::yay:
Needless to say I am exstatic about this.
The weight hust seems to be falling off.
When I was just doing the WW plan I was always a slow loser.
I would have been lucky to lose 4 pounds a month. And I very rarely lost 4 pounds a month.
This new program is easy to follow and do.
I am still well within my WW points as well.
I figure I will be at goal before we go on our December trip.:dance3::dance3:

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Just thought I would post and give an update.
I hope everyone is doing great! :)
I have lost another 4 inches which puts me back to where I was when I went on our trip to WDW.
I have lost another 4 pounds as well. :yay::yay::yay:
Needless to say I am exstatic about this.
The weight hust seems to be falling off.
When I was just doing the WW plan I was always a slow loser.
I would have been lucky to lose 4 pounds a month. And I very rarely lost 4 pounds a month.
This new program is easy to follow and do.
I am still well within my WW points as well.
I figure I will be at goal before we go on our December trip.:dance3::dance3:

:dance3: :banana: KatsCradle,
That's awesome!! WTG, keep up the great work!!
Wish my update was as positive :rotfl: under 20 lbs to go for me so not getting too down on myself....however I need to get back w/ the walking, that has been sliding :rolleyes:

You're a good influence!! :banana: :dance3:

[katscradle]

:dance3: :banana: KatsCradle,
That's awesome!! WTG, keep up the great work!!
Wish my update was as positive :rotfl: under 20 lbs to go for me so not getting too down on myself....however I need to get back w/ the walking, that has been sliding :rolleyes:

You're a good influence!! :banana: :dance3:

Get going I am routing for you!
Take care and just go for a walk!:)

[patriceo1]

Hi. Can I bug you a bit and ask you about the weight loss program you are on. I've got a lot of weight to lose, but I'd like to get down at least 20 lbs for my end of summer WDW trip.

DL Offsite - 2008
WL - 2007
DTDD - 2003
POR - 1998
DL Offsite - 1996
Offsite - 1982
FW Camping – 1974

[bdtracey]

The one that worked best for me was the GI Diet. It really wasn't a diet, it just changes the way you look at things. DW and I both did it; DW lost 70 lbs and I lost 40 lbs. We were also exercising quite regularly and intensely. Check Amazon for the book; it looks like a long read but there are a lot of recipes and other filler in there. Should only take a couple hours total of reading to figure out how it works. I love it and now am coupling it with WW. It's good to know that low point foods are the foods that the GI Diet also recommends eating. HTH!!!

[natkenicra]

This is great:woohoo: I love reading everyones posts. I am starting out trying to lose 20 pds. We are in the stages of planning our first Disney vacation. Not sure when we are going. Everything is sooo overwhelming:) After a c-section with my first I didn't get to loose that wonderful baby fat before having my son, and then the other two came along and who has time to exercise???:laughing: Good luck to everyone:hug:

[katscradle]

Hi. Can I bug you a bit and ask you about the weight loss program you are on. I've got a lot of weight to lose, but I'd like to get down at least 20 lbs for my end of summer WDW trip.

DL Offsite - 2008
WL - 2007
DTDD - 2003
POR - 1998
DL Offsite - 1996
Offsite - 1982
FW Camping – 1974

The weight loss plan I am on is the Isagenix weight loss program.
I feel great and it is so easy to do, unlike WW, as I have a problem with writing everything down and calulating the points for what I eat.
I have had a lot of success with this program.
I also get this program at wholesale prices instead of retail, which saves me alot of money.
If you want to know more you can pm me.

[katscradle]

Well it's been a couple of weeks and just thought I would post and say hi!
I hope everyone is doing great. :thumbsup2
I decided to only weigh in at WW once a month and to use the Wiifit board for the weigh in on the other weeks.
I did this to try and save a little extra money.
Since I last posted I have lost another 6.4 lbs. :yay::yay:
Just 19 more to go!
At that time I will decide if I want to lose another 10 lbs.
I hope everyone has a great week.

[Thomson]

Hi,

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[Maria06]

Well,

A healthy diet should consist of lean meats, fresh fruits, and leafy vegetables. Substitute a side salad for potatoes and other starchy vegetables and incorporate fresh fruits into your new healthy diet by opting for a liberal helping of fresh melon instead of a sugary dessert after dinner. In order to follow a healthy diet plan, you'll need to stay hydrated. Nothing hydrates the body while promoting a healthy diet more than a glass of ice water. Try to drink at least sixty four ounces of water every day. Following a healthy diet plan is necessary to maintaining a healthy lifestyle

[two*little*birds]

It's been a couple of weeks since I checked in as well. I jumped on the scale this morning and was suprised to see I lost another 3 pounds! I'm down 31 pounds now - and three dress sizes! :cool1:

[mom2threets]

I just lost 8 lbs on the Isagenix 9 day cleanse. I am going to Disney next week and plan to continue with the 30 day cleanse after that. I love the product.

You can PM me if you need more information.

[braddillman]

Hi all, let me join you.

I'm now 5' 10", 209 lbs, down 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks. My Wii Fit now thinks I'm 'overweight' (BMI 29.98) rather than 'obese' (BMI 30.02). :thumbsup2 Yay!

My target weight is 176 lbs, and I'm trying to lose 2 lbs/week. My goal is to look better in my clothes, and enjoy myself more at water parks.

I'm trying "the hackers diet", which is simply energy in - energy out = net gain/loss. That is, I'm watching what I eat. I found a site that tracks what I'm eating here: http://www.livestrong.com/ called the daily plate. I'm trying to eat fewer carbs, less fat and more protein, but as long as I hit the cal target I give myself some flexibility.

Priorities, in order:
1) hit the cal target
2) come in under my carb budget
3) come in over my fiber target (to feel full)
4) come in under my fat budget

To lose 2 lbs/wk I'm eating 1,600 cal rather than 2,600 cal. Every week I'm under by 7,000 cal, and 1 lb lost = 3,500 cal.

I'm exercising on my wii fit, walking, and I'm going to start using machines at a gym this week. I track my calories burned, and make sure my _net_ calories are still 1,600. Mowing the lawn gets me an extra big snack! :banana:

Eating less has been pretty easy so far. I've been eating high fiber foods and foods with lots of water to help feel full, and it's working. A couple of days it worked so well I ended up under my 1,600 target. Since then I'm trying to eat more for lunch and breakfast to avoid repeating that.

Things I've learned :teacher: by watching what I eat (1st 2 weeks):

- bagels are not like 2 slices of toast, more like 3 or 4 :scared1: . buh-bye.

- even large salads with vinegar and oil dressing are way lower cal than I thought (100 cal typ.).

- when you're eating 4,000 cal/day and you do 400 cal of exercise, you make a 10% difference. When you're eating 1,600 cal/day and you do 400 cal of exercise it 25%. So it feels great when you get to eat 25% more to still hit 1,600/day, which motivates you.

- 20 min of walking (and when I walk for exercise, I sweat and feel my calves burn) is worth approx. 1 apple or most snack-sized prepared foods (100-130 cal)

- even though I'm in a family of 5 I've had little trouble sticking to my own choices, rather than being influenced by the family. Say we have fried rice for supper. I use a measuring cup and control my portion, and still hit my cal target for the day. Mostly I hit my carb/fat/fiber targets, sometimes I don't, but it doesn't bother me because I still hit my cal target.

Good luck all. See you at Typhoon Lagoon ;)

[Terapin]

Hi-

I'd like to join this thread.

I started WW 5 weeks ago and am down 12 lbs. I have good weeks and bad weeks, but overall feel I am doing well. I am back at the gym to increased the loss and increase my energy, stamina and strength. I am tall but totally overweight!

I am getting married in December to my guy of 12 years. We have 3 kids (oldest is 11, youngest is 2) and I am looking forward to being a fitter mama.

We are also going on a honeymoon Disney cruise in January, and another, the transatlantic in September, so I'd like to be a whole lot trimmer by then, too.

My short-term goal (which feels doable) is 40 pounds. My long term goal is 65 lbs. I've done 12/40 so that feels pretty good.

I feel like I know a lot about nutrition, and the WW feels the best for me for long term. I ignore some of their advice based on my own knowledge. Overall, that's the plan I am finding doable and sustainable.

Going to dust off the Wii Fit today!

[BenPeterman]

Hi,

A healthy weight loss plan is one that takes care of your body and helps you to lose weight in a balanced, natural manner that will trim you down without being too harsh on your body. The most effective combination that can achieve this is that of diet and exercise. A good indicator of a healthy fat loss diet plan is one that involves both these aspects.

[katscradle]

Hi all, let me join you.

I'm now 5' 10", 209 lbs, down 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks. My Wii Fit now thinks I'm 'overweight' (BMI 29.98) rather than 'obese' (BMI 30.02). :thumbsup2 Yay!

My target weight is 176 lbs, and I'm trying to lose 2 lbs/week. My goal is to look better in my clothes, and enjoy myself more at water parks.

I'm trying "the hackers diet", which is simply energy in - energy out = net gain/loss. That is, I'm watching what I eat. I found a site that tracks what I'm eating here: http://www.livestrong.com/ called the daily plate. I'm trying to eat fewer carbs, less fat and more protein, but as long as I hit the cal target I give myself some flexibility.

Priorities, in order:
1) hit the cal target
2) come in under my carb budget
3) come in over my fiber target (to feel full)
4) come in under my fat budget

To lose 2 lbs/wk I'm eating 1,600 cal rather than 2,600 cal. Every week I'm under by 7,000 cal, and 1 lb lost = 3,500 cal.

I'm exercising on my wii fit, walking, and I'm going to start using machines at a gym this week. I track my calories burned, and make sure my _net_ calories are still 1,600. Mowing the lawn gets me an extra big snack! :banana:

Eating less has been pretty easy so far. I've been eating high fiber foods and foods with lots of water to help feel full, and it's working. A couple of days it worked so well I ended up under my 1,600 target. Since then I'm trying to eat more for lunch and breakfast to avoid repeating that.

Things I've learned :teacher: by watching what I eat (1st 2 weeks):

- bagels are not like 2 slices of toast, more like 3 or 4 :scared1: . buh-bye.

- even large salads with vinegar and oil dressing are way lower cal than I thought (100 cal typ.).

- when you're eating 4,000 cal/day and you do 400 cal of exercise, you make a 10% difference. When you're eating 1,600 cal/day and you do 400 cal of exercise it 25%. So it feels great when you get to eat 25% more to still hit 1,600/day, which motivates you.

- 20 min of walking (and when I walk for exercise, I sweat and feel my calves burn) is worth approx. 1 apple or most snack-sized prepared foods (100-130 cal)

- even though I'm in a family of 5 I've had little trouble sticking to my own choices, rather than being influenced by the family. Say we have fried rice for supper. I use a measuring cup and control my portion, and still hit my cal target for the day. Mostly I hit my carb/fat/fiber targets, sometimes I don't, but it doesn't bother me because I still hit my cal target.

Good luck all. See you at Typhoon Lagoon ;)

Hi-

I'd like to join this thread.

I started WW 5 weeks ago and am down 12 lbs. I have good weeks and bad weeks, but overall feel I am doing well. I am back at the gym to increased the loss and increase my energy, stamina and strength. I am tall but totally overweight!

I am getting married in December to my guy of 12 years. We have 3 kids (oldest is 11, youngest is 2) and I am looking forward to being a fitter mama.

We are also going on a honeymoon Disney cruise in January, and another, the transatlantic in September, so I'd like to be a whole lot trimmer by then, too.

My short-term goal (which feels doable) is 40 pounds. My long term goal is 65 lbs. I've done 12/40 so that feels pretty good.

I feel like I know a lot about nutrition, and the WW feels the best for me for long term. I ignore some of their advice based on my own knowledge. Overall, that's the plan I am finding doable and sustainable.

Going to dust off the Wii Fit today!

Hi guy's, just wanted to welcome you to the thread. :thumbsup2
Good luck on your weight loss journey, and we are here to support you!
Just remember success is just around the corner. :)

[Maria06]

Hi,

To get the best results that you want from your exercise program, you need to learn to exercise effectively. Most people go into an exercise program to lose weight and the results of your efforts will show up much faster if you are working out properly. To burn fat your body needs an excess of oxygen, which you achieve when you get your heart rate up to between 65% and 75% of your maximum heart rate.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Back on track this week, walked 2 miles & biked 5, plus we'll be at the Ex tonight so more walking ahead. :goodvibes
Goal is to lose 20 lbs & back in shape for our Dec trip. :cheer2:

[braddillman]

Down 10.7 lbs. so far, 33.3 lbs. to go. Avoiding big evening snacks is my toughest challenge, but so far I'm up to it. I took off 1 day when visiting an old friend, but even then I stayed under 2,600 cal that day so I didn't gain. Controlling my fat, carbs and protein has been easier than I thought, but much harder is getting enough fibre. So I'm raising fibre to my #2 priority after calories; I think oatmeal may become my new friend.

Hope everyone else is still on track too!

[Alvin06]

When you use these two techniques, plus a good regimen and strategy to support you, you will burn body fat very quickly. It's a natural function and fat always goes first. Watch what you eat. Don't make the process any more difficult by loading up on foods heavy in fried fats. Eat living things, like vegetables and good proteins like salmon and beef.

[katscradle]

It's been a while since I posted.
Just thought I would post and say hi!
It's been crazy here getting the boys ready for back to school.
As soon as they are back to school I can hit the gym again. :yay::yay:

[Disney_Mama]

:headache:Been a while since I have posted too. So I had a total weight loss of 11lbs. Over the summer I have put back 5lbs. Went back to work and have had no time for myself. Felt way to guilty to go workout when I had left the kids at home for the day. Once they are back to school and the routine is up and running I will be too.:banana:

[two*little*birds]

As of last week, I officially hit the 40 lbs mark! :cool1:

[braddillman]

As of last week, I officially hit the 40 lbs mark! :cool1:

I gotta say, if you only weigh 40 lbs now, maybe you've gone too far. LOL :happytv:

[CdnKayDee]

As of last week, I officially hit the 40 lbs mark! :cool1:

Wow! That is awesome!

[Disney_Mama]

:yay::yay:As of last week, I officially hit the 40 lbs mark! :cool1::yay::yay:

Congratulations.......

I am back on my cleanse (healthy eating) and workout routine. Started yesterday. I was just at a wedding and when looking at pictures of myself:scared1:I thought I looked pregnant. I deleted those pictures:lmao: