Shaping up for 2.0

[MonkeyPants]

went for 2 jogs for a total of 4.6 miles, did 60 minutes on the eliptical and 10 on the stair climber while at the gym today and throw in I did my lawn today in 92 degree weather....all that equals one exhausted dude!

[experiment_627]

Morning folks!

I did not have internet access at home part of the weekend, so I am somewhat behind here. I am just gonna jump back in rather than trying to catch up.

78 weeks until PCC 2.0!

Grats to the losers this past week and WTG on all the weekend activity!!

I was down another .4 this week at WI. I'll take it. I am gonna try to for a whole pound this week! ;)

:cheer2:

[dis2cruise]

I would love to join in :love: On the last dis unplugged cruise I was on weight watchers and I only gained 1 1/2 lbs when I weighed myself at home and by the time I weighed in at weight watchers I actually lost it :thumbsup2 I actually ate and drink anything I wanted to on the ship but I didn't stuff myself and we walked up and down the stairs a lot!!

I still want to lost about another 15lbs and lately they are going off real slowwww :sad2:. I guess I got to get moving some more!!

[mainegal]

Have any of you participated in Mars Candy's Free Chocolate Fridays?
I did.
Yesterday I ate my free Three Musketeers bar. It was good, but was it really worth 260 calories? No! It was not THAT good.

I have never been on a "diet". This is the first time I have really paid attention to the calories in the food I eat vs. the exercise it takes to burn calories. Some calories are just not worth it.

If I am going to go overboard with calories, it better be something that is REALLY yummy.

Good luck to the rest of you balancing calories in and calories burned. :cheer2:

[tlcoke]

I walked 1.5 miles this morning. I drank my 64 ozs of water for today also. I may get another walk in tonight weather permitting. They are calling for spotty showers in the area.

[experiment_627]

I walked 1.5 miles this morning. I drank my 64 ozs of water for today also. I may get another walk in tonight weather permitting. They are calling for spotty showers in the area.

Yay! You are a walking machine!!

I walked for 20 minutes today. Now if I can keep it up and add to it...:thumbsup2

[tlcoke]

I walked 2.1 miles this morning, slowly working toward the 3 mile goal for this week.

[experiment_627]

I only made it out to walk for 10 minutes yesterday. I am aiming for a little more today. I think my scheduled should calm down next week to allow for some lunchtime/evening walks as well.

[Illini Disney Guy]

Went for a run last night. Went 2.5 miles. I think that we might just be able to make the 5k in 2 weeks. I have also lost 3 pounds since starting this also.

T

[tiggerbell]

I have my WW weigh in at noon - and I'm FREAKING OUT!!! I don't know why I'm so nervous... :scared:

[experiment_627]

I have my WW weigh in at noon - and I'm FREAKING OUT!!! I don't know why I'm so nervous... :scared:

Good luck, Jamie!! :cheer2:

[dpuck1998]

I have my WW weigh in at noon - and I'm FREAKING OUT!!! I don't know why I'm so nervous... :scared:

Good luck, remember its all about the process and to keep moving forward! I expect any of my wives will always be successful!

[ADP]

I have my WW weigh in at noon - and I'm FREAKING OUT!!! I don't know why I'm so nervous... :scared:
Good luck Jaime!

[MenashaCorp]

I have my WW weigh in at noon - and I'm FREAKING OUT!!! I don't know why I'm so nervous... :scared:


Good luck, Jaime. As Don said, it's a process. I've lost between 45 and 50 lbs since last fall, and there have been many many "plateaus" and setbacks along the way. Remember it's a long term commitment and you'll do great!! :thumbsup2

[dpuck1998]

Good luck, Jaime. As Don said, it's a process. I've lost between 45 and 50 lbs since last fall, and there have been many many "plateaus" and setbacks along the way. Remember it's a long term commitment and you'll do great!! :thumbsup2

WOW Jason, nice job! I'm in the 35-40lb range and have hit many walls. Keep pushing!! Exercise was the key for me. I know Aaron has had some nice results also. 5lbs here 5lbs there and you are on a roll.

[Launchpad11B]

I'm sitting steady at 210 pounds. I've increased my weight training lately due a knee issue that's hindering my running. Good diet and hard lifting is keeping me in decent shape. Sounds like everyone is trying hard to stay in shape. That's awesome, keep it up. :thumbsup2

[dpuck1998]

I'm sitting steady at 210 pounds. I've increased my weight training lately due a knee issue that's hindering my running. Good diet and hard lifting is keeping me in decent shape. Sounds like everyone is trying hard to stay in shape. That's awesome, keep it up. :thumbsup2

BEAST!! :thumbsup2

[ADP]

Good luck, Jaime. As Don said, it's a process. I've lost between 45 and 50 lbs since last fall, and there have been many many "plateaus" and setbacks along the way. Remember it's a long term commitment and you'll do great!! :thumbsup2

WOW Jason, nice job! I'm in the 35-40lb range and have hit many walls. Keep pushing!! Exercise was the key for me. I know Aaron has had some nice results also. 5lbs here 5lbs there and you are on a roll.
Great point! You do hit walls along the wall, and they can seem disappointing at times, but if you just keep working at it you will achieve what you've set out to do.

I'm sitting steady at 210 pounds. I've increased my weight training lately due a knee issue that's hindering my running. Good diet and hard lifting is keeping me in decent shape. Sounds like everyone is trying hard to stay in shape. That's awesome, keep it up. :thumbsup2
I hope that knee gets better Paul.

[dis2cruise]

UGH..stayed the same weight today at weight watchers but I did walk the mall about 7 times around (lost count:lmao:) and walked for about 1 hr at a pretty fast pace :thumbsup2.
I hope the weather around here clears up so I can walk around my neighborhood instead of the mall.

[BriarRosie]

Just caught this at lunchtime. Hugs to Jaime about the weigh in. :hug:

[tiggerbell]

Just caught this at lunchtime. Hugs to Jaime about the weigh in. :hug:

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys - the scale was down 3#. :cool1:

[dpuck1998]

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys - the scale was down 3#. :cool1:

:worship:

[tlcoke]

I walked 2.5 miles this morning before the Torrential Rains hit our area.


Thanks for all the well wishes, guys - the scale was down 3#. :cool1:

I only made it out to walk for 10 minutes yesterday. I am aiming for a little more today. I think my scheduled should calm down next week to allow for some lunchtime/evening walks as well.

Went for a run last night. Went 2.5 miles. I think that we might just be able to make the 5k in 2 weeks. I have also lost 3 pounds since starting this also.

T

UGH..stayed the same weight today at weight watchers but I did walk the mall about 7 times around (lost count:lmao:) and walked for about 1 hr at a pretty fast pace :thumbsup2.
I hope the weather around here clears up so I can walk around my neighborhood instead of the mall.

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys - the scale was down 3#. :cool1:

:cheer2: Keep up the good work all! :cheer2:

[BeamsofLight]

Haven't been able to check in for a couple days but sounds like everyone's having a pretty good week. :grouphug:

The scale's telling me I'm down 1.5# this week so far (from Sunday morning's weigh in). Hooooping that'll still be true next weigh in. Actually, I'm kinda hoping it'll be lower than that, but I'll take it. ;)

It's so encouraging to see the numbers dropping, I can't even tell you. I feel much better about my couple of weeks of not getting anywhere now. Apparently I was getting somewhere after all. :goodvibes

[BriarRosie]

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys - the scale was down 3#. :cool1:

Haven't been able to check in for a couple days but sounds like everyone's having a pretty good week. :grouphug:

The scale's telling me I'm down 1.5# this week so far (from Sunday morning's weigh in). Hooooping that'll still be true next weigh in. Actually, I'm kinda hoping it'll be lower than that, but I'll take it. ;)

It's so encouraging to see the numbers dropping, I can't even tell you. I feel much better about my couple of weeks of not getting anywhere now. Apparently I was getting somewhere after all. :goodvibes

Yay Jaime and Caroline!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[CinderellasSister]

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys - the scale was down 3#. :cool1:

that's great!!!:banana::banana::banana:

I have finally lost that all-important pound. The one that takes you from one set of "tens" to the next. I can officially say I'm out of the 90's, and into the 80's!!! :banana: To me, that was a major goal. Now to make sure I keep it off and keep the scale going in the "left" direction. (If it goes to the right, I'm gaining!!) :rotfl:

[experiment_627]

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys - the scale was down 3#. :cool1:

that's great!!!:banana::banana::banana:

I have finally lost that all-important pound. The one that takes you from one set of "tens" to the next. I can officially say I'm out of the 90's, and into the 80's!!! :banana: To me, that was a major goal. Now to make sure I keep it off and keep the scale going in the "left" direction. (If it goes to the right, I'm gaining!!) :rotfl:

WTG guys!! :woohoo:

[mainegal]

Last week's weigh-in was lower than weight has been in a long time. During the week, the scale bounced up a bit. But this morning was one pound less than last week, so a minor victory for me.

Best, I have really been better at not snacking mindlessly. That is very important in controlling calories in.

Still doing well at keeping up with everyday fitness activities.

But, all bets are off when library patrons bring us freshly baked cookies! Just can't resist...

[tlcoke]

Great job Everyone on your successes! WAY TO GO!!!


I only got to walk 1 mile today, due to Thunderstorms off and on all day. Managed to walk at lunch and made it back inside just before the next wave of rain hit.

[experiment_627]

Last week's weigh-in was lower than weight has been in a long time. During the week, the scale bounced up a bit. But this morning was one pound less than last week, so a minor victory for me.

Best, I have really been better at not snacking mindlessly. That is very important in controlling calories in.

Still doing well at keeping up with everyday fitness activities.

But, all bets are off when library patrons bring us freshly baked cookies! Just can't resist...

Grats on the loss! :banana:

Great job Everyone on your successes! WAY TO GO!!!


I only got to walk 1 mile today, due to Thunderstorms off and on all day. Managed to walk at lunch and made it back inside just before the next wave of rain hit.

You inspire me with all this walking. :worship:

I used to walk for an hour about 6 days a week. I injured my foot, and I just can't get back into the swing of things now that it is better.

[tlcoke]

You inspire me with all this walking. :worship:

I used to walk for an hour about 6 days a week. I injured my foot, and I just can't get back into the swing of things now that it is better.

Just start out slow, Walk 1 block the first day, then add a driveway each day or walk for 20 minutes then add to it each day. I found it very helpful to find a friend to walk with, then you have someone to keep you moving. If you don't have someone to walk with you, pop in a podcast and let Pete & Crew keep you entertained while you walk.

We started out walking for 20 minutes 3 weeks ago and now we walk for an hour, every morning. We meet at work at 6 am and start out from there. It is so much cooler in the morning than later in the day, which helps keep us going.

[BeamsofLight]

I finished day 15 of my 30 day challenge in EA Active yesterday, and the scale's still being nice to me this week. I feel like I'm making progress and I think I'm officially through that first plateau. :yay: You think I'd know by now that my body doesn't gain weight quickly and doesn't lose weight quickly... I guess it's slow and steady for me.

BUT I will be handing out free drink of the days (or libation of your choice) on PCC 2.0 to anyone who helps kick me in the rear to keep going through the second plateau, when it gets here. I'm sure it will, and it's usually the second plateau where I give up. Hopefully recognizing (and admitting) that will keep me on the straight and narrow.

I have also learned that Active's "Jump Lunges" are gonna have to wait until I'm smaller or something. Otherwise it's going to be Active's "What Caroline Was Doing When She Broke Her Knee". :laughing:

Yay Jaime and Caroline!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
Thanks!!

I have finally lost that all-important pound. The one that takes you from one set of "tens" to the next. I can officially say I'm out of the 90's, and into the 80's!!! :banana: To me, that was a major goal. Now to make sure I keep it off and keep the scale going in the "left" direction. (If it goes to the right, I'm gaining!!) :rotfl:
Congrats!! I'm so looking forward to moving down to the next set of 'tens'; way to go! :woohoo:

Last week's weigh-in was lower than weight has been in a long time. During the week, the scale bounced up a bit. But this morning was one pound less than last week, so a minor victory for me.
"Lower than weight has been in a long time" sounds like a major victory to me! Congrats!

I only got to walk 1 mile today, due to Thunderstorms off and on all day. Managed to walk at lunch and made it back inside just before the next wave of rain hit.
Great work on getting in the mile before the rain! I'm trying to think of the last time I walked a mile at a stretch that didn't involve World Showcase... it's not coming to me... :rolleyes1

I used to walk for an hour about 6 days a week. I injured my foot, and I just can't get back into the swing of things now that it is better.
I was just gonna say 'start slow', but tlcoke has way more detailed (and better!) advice just above me, so I'll stick with you can do it! :cheer2:

Happy Friday, everyone!

[CinderellasSister]

I finished day 15 of my 30 day challenge in EA Active yesterday, and the scale's still being nice to me this week. I feel like I'm making progress and I think I'm officially through that first plateau. :yay: You think I'd know by now that my body doesn't gain weight quickly and doesn't lose weight quickly... I guess it's slow and steady for me.


Caroline, nothing wrong with slow and steady. I think we're all in that boat!! But no knee breaking! :scared1: I have always found that it's easy to start any diet, but after about 2-3 weeks, that's when it gets hard to STICK with it! Honestly, I need a little less :surfweb: and a little more :banana: to help me. Just keep coming back here and read everyone's little stories for the day. I tend to find a lot of my inspiration here. :grouphug:Also, on my computer at work, I have a tiny little post it note stuck to the corner of my monitor, staring at me like the Geico money! On it is simply written 2 numbers: where I am now with my weight, and where I want to be. No one knows what those numbers are for. Kinda have them written like a fraction, but it's always a great pleasure every time I can change that top number, even by just one little pound.

Happy Friday everyone!!! Good luck, stay safe, and have a great weekend!!!:yay:

[tlcoke]

I walked 3.9 miles this morning. :woohoo:

I think I am going to save the email show and listen to it on my walk tomorrow morning, since I will be walking solo.

[disneycr8zy]

Me (Ruth) and DBF Beth have just booked for Podcast 2.0. We weren't on the first one, but can't resist the great deal and a fantastic December getaway!

So now we're joining this group as well to keep up our motivation up for the next 18 months (exactly from today). We're excited about how much it is possible to lose during that time!

So now we need to step away from the :surfweb: and start doing :banana: and :yay:.

Thanks for being such great :cheer2: for all of us!

[tlcoke]

Me (Ruth) and DBF Beth have just booked for Podcast 2.0. We weren't on the first one, but can't resist the great deal and a fantastic December getaway!

So now we're joining this group as well to keep up our motivation up for the next 18 months (exactly from today). We're excited about how much it is possible to lose during that time!

So now we need to step away from the :surfweb: and start doing :banana: and :yay:.

Thanks for being such great :cheer2: for all of us!

:welcome::welcome::welcome:
Welcome Aboard!

We will do our best to keep you motivated as we look toward our prize in 548 Days (The Cruise).

[BriarRosie]

Well, I just got a nice brisk walk to Subway in, since I didn't bring lunch. (I got the 6 inch Roast Beef on wheat, no cheese, all the veggies plus spinach, and light on the honey mustard - 7 points.) Added in the bag of apple slices (0 points!) and made it a combo. I got a little movement in for today.

But I had to walk through the gauntlet of schoolchildren on their last day of school in order to get to Subway. I deserve a medal for that. ;)

I know I shouldn't do this, but I weigh myself every morning. I'm up significantly from yesterday, and tomorrow's my weigh in day. I'm thinking I might be headed down from last week's weight, but at this point, it's unpredictable. We'll just wait and see...

[tlcoke]

I know I shouldn't do this, but I weigh myself every morning. I'm up significantly from yesterday, and tomorrow's my weigh in day. I'm thinking I might be headed down from last week's weight, but at this point, it's unpredictable. We'll just wait and see...

I weigh every morning too, I think those ups and downs we see are why we should only weigh in once a week. Congrats on your walk at lunch.

Lori, You and I may be at WDW at the same time in October if I read your ticker correctly. I arrive Oct 15th in the evening and leave on the morning of the 25th.

[tiggerbell]

Well, I just got a nice brisk walk to Subway in, since I didn't bring lunch. (I got the 6 inch Roast Beef on wheat, no cheese, all the veggies plus spinach, and light on the honey mustard - 7 points.) Added in the bag of apple slices (0 points!) and made it a combo. I got a little movement in for today.

But I had to walk through the gauntlet of schoolchildren on their last day of school in order to get to Subway. I deserve a medal for that. ;)

I know I shouldn't do this, but I weigh myself every morning. I'm up significantly from yesterday, and tomorrow's my weigh in day. I'm thinking I might be headed down from last week's weight, but at this point, it's unpredictable. We'll just wait and see...

Nice job on the extra steps! - I parked on the wrong side of the Target lot and walked across - and there were no cart returns anywhere near me, so I had to walk halfway back to retunr the cart!

I also get on that scale every morning - just an old habit... :confused3

[mainegal]

I weigh every morning too, I think those ups and downs we see are why we should only weigh in once a week.

Me, too! Sometimes on the three times between getting up and leaving for work ad I get three different answers depending on what point in my morning routine.

I know it is "wrong" to do it every day. But while this is new to me, it helps me see that things are going in the right general direction. And correct it if it isn't.

Me jumping up :ccat: and down on the scale.

[MonkeyPants]

going to blow my own horn here for a minute, finally hit the 50 pound loss mark :banana: Was stuck at a plateau for what seemed like forever (really only about a month)


okay horn blowning over, time to get back to to work!

[BriarRosie]

I am at my Weight Watchers meeting right now. I just weighed in and lost 2.8 lbs. this week! That means I lost the 2.4 I gained and a little more, for a total of 41.6 lbs. lost! Woohoo!

[MonkeyPants]

I am at my Weight Watchers meeting right now. I just weighed in and lost 2.8 lbs. this week! That means I lost the 2.4 I gained and a little more, for a total of 41.6 lbs. lost! Woohoo!

great job :thumbsup2

[tiggerbell]

going to blow my own horn here for a minute, finally hit the 50 pound loss mark :banana: Was stuck at a plateau for what seemed like forever (really only about a month)


okay horn blowning over, time to get back to to work!

I am at my Weight Watchers meeting right now. I just weighed in and lost 2.8 lbs. this week! That means I lost the 2.4 I gained and a little more, for a total of 41.6 lbs. lost! Woohoo!


Congradulations!!! I'm so happy for bith of you! I am really glad I posted on this thread - so much support and inspiration... :hug:

[BriarRosie]

going to blow my own horn here for a minute, finally hit the 50 pound loss mark :banana: Was stuck at a plateau for what seemed like forever (really only about a month)


okay horn blowning over, time to get back to to work!

Blow the horn, baby! :banana:
That 50 lb mark is a huge accomplishment! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Congrats!

[experiment_627]

going to blow my own horn here for a minute, finally hit the 50 pound loss mark :banana: Was stuck at a plateau for what seemed like forever (really only about a month)


okay horn blowning over, time to get back to to work!

I am at my Weight Watchers meeting right now. I just weighed in and lost 2.8 lbs. this week! That means I lost the 2.4 I gained and a little more, for a total of 41.6 lbs. lost! Woohoo!

You guys are awesome!! Congratulations!!!!

:dance3::dance3::dance3:

[CinderellasSister]

I am at my Weight Watchers meeting right now. I just weighed in and lost 2.8 lbs. this week! That means I lost the 2.4 I gained and a little more, for a total of 41.6 lbs. lost! Woohoo!

going to blow my own horn here for a minute, finally hit the 50 pound loss mark :banana: Was stuck at a plateau for what seemed like forever (really only about a month)


okay horn blowning over, time to get back to to work!


:worship::worship::worship: :banana: :woohoo::banana::woohoo::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

THAT'S AWESOME!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!

party:

[mainegal]

I am at my mother's for four days. Her health is not good and I am trying to help out some and give some relief to my brother who is the primary care-giver.

I am afraid I will be stress eating and not exercising enough. :sad2:

I hope when I get home I can quickly un-do any damage and get back on track.

[tlcoke]

I walked this morning. I went 2.4 miles while listening to the Email show.


Congrats to everyone who logged successes this week.:thumbsup2 Keep up the good work.

[BeamsofLight]

Just keep coming back here and read everyone's little stories for the day. I tend to find a lot of my inspiration here. :grouphug:Also, on my computer at work, I have a tiny little post it note stuck to the corner of my monitor, staring at me like the Geico money! On it is simply written 2 numbers: where I am now with my weight, and where I want to be. No one knows what those numbers are for. Kinda have them written like a fraction, but it's always a great pleasure every time I can change that top number, even by just one little pound.
I totally agree about the inspiration here. I'm pretty shy in real life and it's hard for me to talk about weight things with people I know face to face (especially since the vast majority of those people aren't and have never been trying to lose weight...). Having like minded people with a similar time frame for their goal to talk to is really nice. :blush: :grouphug: And I love the post it note idea!

I walked 3.9 miles this morning. :woohoo:
I think I am going to save the email show and listen to it on my walk tomorrow morning, since I will be walking solo.
You are a walking machine! :worship: Walking outside with the podcast team sounds safer than doing it on the treadmill. I've had a few near-falls from laughing - at least outside you can stop at will, lol!

Me (Ruth) and DBF Beth have just booked for Podcast 2.0. We weren't on the first one, but can't resist the great deal and a fantastic December getaway!
So now we're joining this group as well to keep up our motivation up for the next 18 months (exactly from today). We're excited about how much it is possible to lose during that time!
So now we need to step away from the :surfweb: and start doing :banana: and :yay:.
Thanks for being such great :cheer2: for all of us!
:welcome: Glad to have you here!

I know it is "wrong" to do it every day. But while this is new to me, it helps me see that things are going in the right general direction. And correct it if it isn't.
I like weighing every day for that reason, too. I think it helps me to know what my body's various cycles are for gains and losses, and it keeps me honest through the week, I think. I also like it because if I'm having a slow loss week, I'd like to know about it in advance, kinda. I mean, if I'm doing everything right and I'm sure I'm gonna get on the scale Sunday morning and see a big loss, and then I only get, like, 0.2 lbs, I find that I get more hung up on the number than if I'm prepared to only see a little loss. As long as I don't get hung up on the number day to day, I'm okay with it.

going to blow my own horn here for a minute, finally hit the 50 pound loss mark :banana: Was stuck at a plateau for what seemed like forever (really only about a month)
okay horn blowning over, time to get back to to work!

I am at my Weight Watchers meeting right now. I just weighed in and lost 2.8 lbs. this week! That means I lost the 2.4 I gained and a little more, for a total of 41.6 lbs. lost! Woohoo!

Awesome work, you two!! Congrats!! :cheer2::cheer2::woohoo::cheer2::cheer2:

Tomorrow morning's official weigh in for me. Scale was down a little further this morning and it was one of those times when weighing every day really helped. I'm so motivated to see that 'official' number be the same (or lower!) that I went out of my way to pick a healthier dinner and will be on my best behavior tonight at work. Fingers crossed!

[BriarRosie]

I went out tonight knowing fully well that I would be splurging. But I did take half my meal home with me, and the majority of the big honkin' dessert I ordered. That's right, I ordered dessert. That's usually my downfall. But I did not eat as much of it as I thought I would! And I had a couple of drinks. Good thing I have those flex points!

I love being able to eat what I want, but to be smarter about how I go about doing it. :goodvibes

[tlcoke]

Today is my rest day from walking, but it was my official weigh in day. In 3 weeks I have lost 7.5 lbs. Woo Hoo!!!:banana::woohoo:

[L.E. Ott]

I'm watching my wife do Wii Fit. But I have a feeling that doesn't count for me, does it?

[BeamsofLight]

Today is my rest day from walking, but it was my official weigh in day. In 3 weeks I have lost 7.5 lbs. Woo Hoo!!!:banana::woohoo:

That's awesome! Way to go! :woohoo:

Weigh in for me today - down 1.6 this week for a total of 5.5 since May 15. :banana: I'd love for that number to be higher, but my favorite jeans came dangerously close to falling off at work last night (:scared1:) so I must be on the right track. :lmao:

This week's goal is to keep to one soda per night at work (I can eke enough caffeine out of my tea and it's waaaay less sugar, but I crept up to 2 a couple times last week) and to keep the 're's and the 'back to's out of my thoughts. I find that when I phrase things as 're-losing these 5 pounds' or 'get back to where I was in November' (I had a bad Dec and Jan), I focus on the fact I messed up last time and not that I'm doing well this time. So no more re's and back to's for me!

[experiment_627]

I went out tonight knowing fully well that I would be splurging. But I did take half my meal home with me, and the majority of the big honkin' dessert I ordered. That's right, I ordered dessert. That's usually my downfall. But I did not eat as much of it as I thought I would! And I had a couple of drinks. Good thing I have those flex points!

I love being able to eat what I want, but to be smarter about how I go about doing it. :goodvibes

That's what it is all about! :thumbsup2

Today is my rest day from walking, but it was my official weigh in day. In 3 weeks I have lost 7.5 lbs. Woo Hoo!!!:banana::woohoo:

WTG!!! :banana:


That's awesome! Way to go! :woohoo:

Weigh in for me today - down 1.6 this week for a total of 5.5 since May 15. :banana: I'd love for that number to be higher, but my favorite jeans came dangerously close to falling off at work last night (:scared1:) so I must be on the right track. :lmao:

This week's goal is to keep to one soda per night at work (I can eke enough caffeine out of my tea and it's waaaay less sugar, but I crept up to 2 a couple times last week) and to keep the 're's and the 'back to's out of my thoughts. I find that when I phrase things as 're-losing these 5 pounds' or 'get back to where I was in November' (I had a bad Dec and Jan), I focus on the fact I messed up last time and not that I'm doing well this time. So no more re's and back to's for me!

Grats on the loss!! That's awesome! :woohoo:

I was up 0.6 at WI yesterday. Grrrr. I am just bouncing around in the same couple of pounds.

Good news is that I broke the Wii Fit back out today. I did 20 min there and played some tennis. I really enjoy it, and I was starting to see real results earlier in the year before I hurt my foot, so I hope I can get back into it.

[BriarRosie]

Today is my rest day from walking, but it was my official weigh in day. In 3 weeks I have lost 7.5 lbs. Woo Hoo!!!:banana::woohoo:

You get a dancing banana for that! :banana:



Weigh in for me today - down 1.6 this week for a total of 5.5 since May 15. :banana: I'd love for that number to be higher, but my favorite jeans came dangerously close to falling off at work last night (:scared1:) so I must be on the right track. :lmao:

This week's goal is to keep to one soda per night at work (I can eke enough caffeine out of my tea and it's waaaay less sugar, but I crept up to 2 a couple times last week) and to keep the 're's and the 'back to's out of my thoughts. I find that when I phrase things as 're-losing these 5 pounds' or 'get back to where I was in November' (I had a bad Dec and Jan), I focus on the fact I messed up last time and not that I'm doing well this time. So no more re's and back to's for me!

You get a dancing banana, too! :banana:
Try to remember that it's not a race. If you're making attempts to get healthier, every little bit is a victory. Have another banana. :banana:


I was up 0.6 at WI yesterday. Grrrr. I am just bouncing around in the same couple of pounds.

Good news is that I broke the Wii Fit back out today. I did 20 min there and played some tennis. I really enjoy it, and I was starting to see real results earlier in the year before I hurt my foot, so I hope I can get back into it.

IMHO, that .6 is a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things. You'll get it off. :thumbsup2

I did my Wii Fat (thanks to the DIS Unplugged for that name!) earlier, too. I did a few yoga poses, followed by boxing and hula hoop, followed by my 30 minute free step.....while watching the Food Network. :laughing:

Here's hoping this week is healthy for everyone!

[CinderellasSister]

Happy Monday everyone!! Good luck this week. I'm sure it'll be a successful week for us all! Keep up the great work! :woohoo::banana:

[experiment_627]

Have a great week everyone!

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[dpuck1998]

Ugh, I'm struggling! Put on a couple pounds, but my eating is out of control. Must bring it back in........

[tlcoke]

Ugh, I'm struggling! Put on a couple pounds, but my eating is out of control. Must bring it back in........

Set backs happen Don, just regroup and start over. We are here to encourage you.

[dpuck1998]

Set backs happen Don, just regroup and start over. We are here to encourage you.

Thanks :) I does help to type stuff like that out. Hits my harder when I can share. So far so good today...but its only 8am...lol

[tlcoke]

Walked 3.65 miles this morning. What a glorious morning, get out there and get moving... Happy Monday Everyone!..

[MonkeyPants]

just got back from a morning jog, finally was smart enough to figure out it will be cooler to go out before that big bright ball makes it way up into the middle of the sky. Of course I'll be an idiot later and go out for another jog tonight when the temp is still mid-90s :headache:

Managed to get a new personal best for the mile, 11 minutes 33 seconds Not a pace I could maintain for a marathon....yet! but I am still going to consider it an accomplishment.

Think its time to for breakfast, then grabbing a book and heading for the pool for some peace and quiet...unless my mom decides to feign the oh startling idea this morning :idea: lets 'swing' by with my 2 yr old nephew and see if I might want to take him in the pool. Its sunny...going to be a gorgeous and HOT day so she knows I'll be in the pool :rotfl: who does she think she is fooling. :rolleyes: Not that I mind.

[wildfan1473]

We just got back from a week of major road tripping across the upper midwest. All the watching my portions and writing everything down I eat literally got tossed out the window. Now I can reign everything back in and get started again.

[mainegal]

I am so frustrated and out of control!

I am visiting my mother and brother. Their schedule is really weird. I am stress eating. I am eating too much food at weird times. I went to the Cheesecake Factory for lunch with a friend. Only saving grace is that at only half the pasta entree and am eating the cheesecake very slowly over two days.

I have managed to take 30 - 45 minutes walks morning and evening. I can't wait to get back home and get back to my regular routine!

[corky441]

May I join in the "fun" ?

I did WW over a year ago - got to goal and from then on - the weight has crept right back up. I HAVE to drop 30 pounds ( i think - i'm really afraid to get on the scale ) - :sad2:

I'm so ashamed of myself for letting this happen AGAIN.

So........ today is Day #1 :cheer2: I will not look back - I will look ahead - and tonight I WILL look at the scale...

[tlcoke]

May I join in the "fun" ?

I did WW over a year ago - got to goal and from then on - the weight has crept right back up. I HAVE to drop 30 pounds ( i think - i'm really afraid to get on the scale ) - :sad2:

I'm so ashamed of myself for letting this happen AGAIN.

So........ today is Day #1 :cheer2: I will not look back - I will look ahead - and tonight I WILL look at the scale...

Sure, Wecome Aboard! and Step on that Scale, set your Goal and look toward your prize the Cruise!
Start slow at your own pace and we will be here to encourage you in your successes and failures.

[fridayfun]

Decided to stop by and say Hi! Figured since we are booked for the podcast cruise and I am on WW I would join the group! I would like to be at my goal weight for the cruise, which is 35 pounds lighter. Did good before our DL vacation at the start of this month (lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks) but ate like crazy and felt terrible while in Cali. Hopefully I learned my lesson and can stay on track. Back down to where I was before DL, so starting over again!

[tlcoke]

:welcome:
Welcome to the Shaping up Group Denise! We will be here to encourage you on your Journey to a lighter self.

[BriarRosie]

May I join in the "fun" ?

I did WW over a year ago - got to goal and from then on - the weight has crept right back up. I HAVE to drop 30 pounds ( i think - i'm really afraid to get on the scale ) - :sad2:

I'm so ashamed of myself for letting this happen AGAIN.

So........ today is Day #1 :cheer2: I will not look back - I will look ahead - and tonight I WILL look at the scale...

I started out with the WW @ Work program, and let me tell you about the leader I had. He was on the WW program 5 separate times, gaining the weight back and losing it again. After the 5th time, he said he needed to stay tracking for good and to be sure he's kept all the good habits.

We couldn't sustain a quota for more than a couple of rounds of sessions, so I had to branch out on my own to continue doing WW. I lucked out with a great leader, but I still miss my "original" one.

But it doesn't matter that you've done the backslide if you're willing to do the work to bring yourself out of it. :hug:

[corky441]

I started out with the WW @ Work program, and let me tell you about the leader I had. He was on the WW program 5 separate times, gaining the weight back and losing it again. After the 5th time, he said he needed to stay tracking for good and to be sure he's kept all the good habits.

But it doesn't matter that you've done the backslide if you're willing to do the work to bring yourself out of it. :hug:

:thanks: I know that once I get myself back on track I'll be able to beat this - your encourageing words are very helpful

[BriarRosie]

:thanks: I know that once I get myself back on track I'll be able to beat this - your encourageing words are very helpful

Thanks! Try to avoid the new signature pic I just made. I am going to the food and wine festival, and so I'm calling it Gluttonfest this year. I thought Heimlich will be a good mascot...and perhaps serve as a reminder. ;)

[katscradle]

May I join in the "fun" ?

I did WW over a year ago - got to goal and from then on - the weight has crept right back up. I HAVE to drop 30 pounds ( i think - i'm really afraid to get on the scale ) - :sad2:

I'm so ashamed of myself for letting this happen AGAIN.

So........ today is Day #1 :cheer2: I will not look back - I will look ahead - and tonight I WILL look at the scale...


Welcome! :welcome::welcome:

O.K. guys I have not been around for a while.
I have been at the gym.
Today is a day off for me from the gym and I planned it that way.
I can hardly walk, and my abs are sore.
I went up 2 pounds at my last weigh in, and I think that is a combinaion of working out at the gym and my leader says it is also because I worked out right before weighing in. I won't do that again.
So this week I am looking for a large drop.
Wednesday is weigh in day!
I will post then.
Keep up the good work guys.
By the time we meet up with each other we should all be alot thiner. :cheer2:

[experiment_627]

:welcome: to everyone who has joined us!!

WTG on getting back to the gym, Katherine! Did you get a new car?

I did 20 more min on Wii Fit today, and I played at least 30 min of tennis. I don't really count the tennis as exercise, but I figure it is better than spending that time on the couch, so I am mentioning it for now. ;)

[MonkeyPants]

yep..sure enough I went out again for another jog this evening...temp of 93 :eek: ...but down to a more tolerable 92 by the time I finished :lmao:
have to love summer I suppose :rolleyes:

[tlcoke]

Just finished my morning walk. We walked 3.5 miles this morning. Temperature wise it wasn't bad, but the humidity was heavy in the air this morning slowing our pace. We are expecting severe weather this afternoon.

[maroo]

Can I join you guys?

I went out to eat last night and just ate way too much...which got me to thinking that I need to weigh in...and...

:eek:

Oh my. :sad2:

It was really not good. But so not good, that it put me in a position to join this crew and renew my WW online membership!

I am considerably overweight and really need to knock this out.


May I join in the "fun" ?

I did WW over a year ago - got to goal and from then on - the weight has crept right back up. I HAVE to drop 30 pounds ( i think - i'm really afraid to get on the scale ) - :sad2:

I'm so ashamed of myself for letting this happen AGAIN.

So........ today is Day #1 :cheer2: I will not look back - I will look ahead - and tonight I WILL look at the scale...

I hope you were able to look at the scale and I should lose considerably more than you!! But, I am also doing WW (online) and have had success with it in the past...so getting back on it today! :thumbsup2

[katscradle]

:welcome: to everyone who has joined us!!

WTG on getting back to the gym, Katherine! Did you get a new car?

I did 20 more min on Wii Fit today, and I played at least 30 min of tennis. I don't really count the tennis as exercise, but I figure it is better than spending that time on the couch, so I am mentioning it for now. ;)


No not yet!
However DH has taken the day off so we can go car shopping.:yay:
Now I have to go wake him, so we can go.
Have a great day everyone. :)

[corky441]

OK - I did it..... got back on the scale :scared1:

it wasn't as bad as I had thought - not good mind you, but not hide under a bridge like a troll bad.

I've gained back 23 pounds - :sad1: :guilty: BUT that means I have kept off 47

I got on my treadmill and walked 3 miles last night and went back to WW on-line this morning.

I'll be doing my weekly weigh-ins on Mondays.

Thanks for all your support and GOOD LUCK to EVERYONE ELSE :cheer2:

[guynwdm]

Ok, was looking at my pics from the cruise and decided I need to get back in the grove of hitting the gym and getting some pounds off (I was 65 down from the all time high but have gained back 30 of them, I blamed it on turning 40 and going through a bad breakup but it was mostly chocolate chip cookie dough) I was able to actually maintain on the PCC 1.0 (I did not use the elevators and always used the stairs to burn some calories) So I talked a friend of mine into joining a new gym that opened up close by and now I have a local to make me feel guilty for not going. I have been lurking on here and decided I might as well have some Dis friends to prod me along as well.

So count me in... 30 to go...

[tiggerbell]

Well, at this rate, the Podcast Crew won't have to plan ANY activities!!! We can all just stand around and admire each other! :hug:

[maroo]

OK - I did it..... got back on the scale :scared1:

it wasn't as bad as I had thought - not good mind you, but not hide under a bridge like a troll bad.

I've gained back 23 pounds - :sad1: :guilty: BUT that means I have kept off 47

I got on my treadmill and walked 3 miles last night and went back to WW on-line this morning.

I'll be doing my weekly weigh-ins on Mondays.

Thanks for all your support and GOOD LUCK to EVERYONE ELSE :cheer2:

Awesome! I am doing WW online, too! Keeping off 47 is GREAT! I have pretty much gained all of mine back. :headache: So, I get to start over. :rolleyes:

My weigh in day is Tuesday.

Ok, was looking at my pics from the cruise and decided I need to get back in the grove of hitting the gym and getting some pounds off (I was 65 down from the all time high but have gained back 30 of them, I blamed it on turning 40 and going through a bad breakup but it was mostly chocolate chip cookie dough) I was able to actually maintain on the PCC 1.0 (I did not use the elevators and always used the stairs to burn some calories) So I talked a friend of mine into joining a new gym that opened up close by and now I have a local to make me feel guilty for not going. I have been lurking on here and decided I might as well have some Dis friends to prod me along as well.

So count me in... 30 to go...

:welcome: to the thread! I just got welcomed myself...but I am glad we have lots of folks joining us!

and so glad to hear you have kept it steady on the cruise! I was worried about that a little bit!



Well, at this rate, the Podcast Crew won't have to plan ANY activities!!! We can all just stand around and admire each other! :hug:

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

You crack me up!

[corky441]

I blamed it on turning 40 and going through a bad breakup but it was mostly chocolate chip cookie dough. I was able to actually maintain on the PCC 1.0 (I did not use the elevators and always used the stairs to burn some calories) I have been lurking on here and decided I might as well have some Dis friends to prod me along as well.

So count me in... 30 to go...

Cookie dough is so evil - I had two of the sweetest little girls at my door a few months ago, selling frozen cookie dough for their cheerleading trip - THEY WERE MONSTERS in disguise :eek: I bought 3 tubs - not realizing they were individual frozen cookies that you can just plop onto a cookie sheet to bake. Needless to say - they also plop into your mouth frozen as well - everytime I walked past the freezer, they were calling out to me - finally gave them to my neighbor - I swear I heard them in my sleep :lmao::lmao:

Congrats on maintaining while on the cruise - :thumbsup2

Was there a "formal" group of DISers - who walked or jogged the promenade deck while on PCC 1.0?

[tlcoke]

Just finished my morning walk. We walked 3.5 miles this morning. Temperature wise it wasn't bad, but the humidity was heavy in the air this morning slowing our pace. We are expecting severe weather this afternoon.

Adding to my total from this morning in the quote above:

I walked again at lunch today, we walked another 1.25 miles, so my new total for today is 4.75 miles. :cool1:

Storms are to move in this afternoon after 3pm.

[tiggerbell]

Cookie dough is so evil - I had two of the sweetest little girls at my door a few months ago, selling frozen cookie dough for their cheerleading trip - THEY WERE MONSTERS in disguise :eek: I bought 3 tubs - not realizing they were individual frozen cookies that you can just plop onto a cookie sheet to bake. Needless to say - they also plop into your mouth frozen as well - everytime I walked past the freezer, they were calling out to me - finally gave them to my neighbor - I swear I heard them in my sleep :lmao::lmao:

Congrats on maintaining while on the cruise - :thumbsup2

Was there a "formal" group of DISers - who walked or jogged the promenade deck while on PCC 1.0?

I napped on it...

[experiment_627]

Can I join you guys?

I went out to eat last night and just ate way too much...which got me to thinking that I need to weigh in...and...

:eek:

Oh my. :sad2:

It was really not good. But so not good, that it put me in a position to join this crew and renew my WW online membership!

I am considerably overweight and really need to knock this out.

:welcome:

OK - I did it..... got back on the scale :scared1:

it wasn't as bad as I had thought - not good mind you, but not hide under a bridge like a troll bad.

I've gained back 23 pounds - :sad1: :guilty: BUT that means I have kept off 47

I got on my treadmill and walked 3 miles last night and went back to WW on-line this morning.

I'll be doing my weekly weigh-ins on Mondays.

Thanks for all your support and GOOD LUCK to EVERYONE ELSE :cheer2:

Keeping off 47 is amazing!! WTG on going back!

And :welcome:

Ok, was looking at my pics from the cruise and decided I need to get back in the grove of hitting the gym and getting some pounds off (I was 65 down from the all time high but have gained back 30 of them, I blamed it on turning 40 and going through a bad breakup but it was mostly chocolate chip cookie dough) I was able to actually maintain on the PCC 1.0 (I did not use the elevators and always used the stairs to burn some calories) So I talked a friend of mine into joining a new gym that opened up close by and now I have a local to make me feel guilty for not going. I have been lurking on here and decided I might as well have some Dis friends to prod me along as well.

So count me in... 30 to go...

Hi Rob! :cheer2:

Well, at this rate, the Podcast Crew won't have to plan ANY activities!!! We can all just stand around and admire each other! :hug:

:laughing: I certainly hope so!! :hug:

Adding to my total from this morning in the quote above:

I walked again at lunch today, we walked another 1.25 miles, so my new total for today is 4.75 miles. :cool1:

Storms are to move in this afternoon after 3pm.

YOU ROCK! :worship:

How is the weather? I think the storms have made it down here now.

I napped on it...

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Got another 20 min of Wii Fit in today. I am sticking to that for the rest of the week to see how my foot does. Will increase to 30 a day next week if it does ok.

Speaking of Wii Fit, does anyone know how to add other activity to your calendar? I know you are supposed to be able to, but I can't figure it out for the life of me. I've even looked in the manual. I am sure I am just missing it somewhere.

[MonkeyPants]

Adding to my total from this morning in the quote above:

I walked again at lunch today, we walked another 1.25 miles, so my new total for today is 4.75 miles. :cool1:

Storms are to move in this afternoon after 3pm.



awesome :thumbsup2


just got in from a jog of a little over 2 miles...am drenched, 92 out with a zillion perfect humidity...crazy thing is that I am not even going to be able to take a refreshingly cold shower, its been so hot lately that I cant even get cold water in my house...its all room temp or warmer :headache: oh well, at least I will be clean, right?

[CinderellasSister]

Well, my lunchtime walking partner is in the hospital recovering from an appendectomy! :scared1: And with her out, I'm left picking up her working which means more time sitting in front of a computer. I'm really going to have to work extra hard these next couple of weeks.

Welcome to all our newcomers!!

39 pounds to go!!!!

[tiggerbell]

Today is weigh in day (noon), but this morning's at home reading was favorable!!!

Where's the "fingers crossed" smilie??? :scared:

[tlcoke]

:
YOU ROCK! :worship:

How is the weather? I think the storms have made it down here now.



I think you got the brunt of the severe weather yesterday, the worst of it was south of us. We just got heavy rains.

[tlcoke]

My walking yesterday produced a small blister on my foot when my shoe came loose at a point I couldn't stop and retie it thus it rubbed to a blister. :scared1: :scared:

So as a result of the blister, I didn't walk as much today. However We did manage to somehow walk 2 miles this morning on the padded walking track. It hurts less when I am moving...

[mainegal]

Okay, I am back! Back from four days at my mother's, stress eating, discovering candy bars and eating them, eating restaurant food I shouldn't have eaten. I did get in a few half hour walks. But not as much exercise as usual.

Back to sticking to good habits of healthy eating and good fitness. Got to get rid of the pounds that creeped back!

Yay for fresh start!
:cheer2:

[experiment_627]

Today is weigh in day (noon), but this morning's at home reading was favorable!!!

Where's the "fingers crossed" smilie??? :scared:

Good luck!!!

My walking yesterday produced a small blister on my foot when my shoe came loose at a point I couldn't stop and retie it thus it rubbed to a blister. :scared1: :scared:

So as a result of the blister, I didn't walk as much today. However We did manage to somehow walk 2 miles this morning on the padded walking track. It hurts less when I am moving...

Ouch!! Take it easy so it doesn't get worse! :hug:

I believe today is Katherine's WI day too, so good luck to her and anyone else that faces the scale today!!!

pixiedust:

[corky441]

Okay, I am back! Back from four days at my mother's, stress eating, discovering candy bars and eating them, eating restaurant food I shouldn't have eaten.

:cheer2:

I wish I could figure out why our brains do this to us :scratchin

I go to a restaurant - I know I'm going to have the plain salad - no cheese please AND THE DRESSING ON THE SIDE. I plan on getting GRILLED chicken or fish, baked potato no sour cream or butter, etc etc ... the the other side of my brain takes over :crazy2:
I'm ordering the fried calamari - blue cheese dressing on the salad - shrimp scampi. :scared1:

It's the same way in the grocery store - I'm the only one who shops, how does all that crap food get into my shopping cart?

[tiggerbell]

I lost another 2.2 for a total of 5.2# in 2 weeks! :banana:

[experiment_627]

I lost another 2.2 for a total of 5.2# in 2 weeks! :banana:

WOOHOOO!! Go Jaime!!! :banana:

[mainegal]

I wish I could figure out why our brains do this to us :scratchin

I go to a restaurant - I know I'm going to have the plain salad - no cheese please AND THE DRESSING ON THE SIDE. I plan on getting GRILLED chicken or fish, baked potato no sour cream or butter, etc etc ... the the other side of my brain takes over :crazy2:
I'm ordering the fried calamari - blue cheese dressing on the salad - shrimp scampi. :scared1:

It's the same way in the grocery store - I'm the only one who shops, how does all that crap food get into my shopping cart?


I listen to another podcast (not Disney! "Motivation to Move") that stresses having your defualt eating plan. This is good eating habits that you usually maintain. In the restaurant, the treat side of the brain takes over. But then you go right back to the default eating plan (diet, if you wish). Always know that when you go off in the wrong direction, you can go right back to the good habits the very next meal.

As for the shopping cart - you need to take better control of those "bad" items that jump in and kick them out!

Good luck! :thumbsup2
And keep moving! :yay:

[BeamsofLight]

Apparently I'm keeping up my streak of not being good about checking in on the weekend (well, my weekend, which is Sun-Tue). Anyway, I need to get better about that not just to keep up with you guys (:grouphug:) but because my eating's been all out of control the past few days. :headache: Fortunately I've been keeping up the exercise so I haven't done any damage versus the scale, but being off track 3 days out of the week isn't going to get me where I wanna go. I need more accountability.

On the positive side, one week of actively shooting down negative thoughts has made a real difference. It's kind of weird; I never put much stock in the 'positive thinking' business, but it's only been a week that I've been actively swatting negative thoughts when they scoot by and I'm having a lot fewer of them (yes, I was keeping a tally; how anal is that? :lmao:). Anyway, cruddy eating aside, I'm considering myself on track for my goal this week. :goodvibes

I won't go back and try to catch up with everyone. Just :welcome: to the newcomers! And hoping everyone has a great rest-of-the-week!

[dis2cruise]

walked 4 miles today...

[mainegal]

I walked to dinner tonight. About 3.5 miles RT.

The weekend at my mother's, away from my good routine, but my weight back where it was three weeks ago!

AARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!!:scared1:

[dpuck1998]

Had a good day finally. Ate light and got in 2 hours of constant basketball.

[BriarRosie]

I lost another 2.2 for a total of 5.2# in 2 weeks! :banana:

Way to go, Miss Jaime! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[tlcoke]

I walked 2.85 miles this morning before the Storms Hit.

[dpuck1998]

Back on the wagon! Ate good so far and got in a 3 mile run and 3 mile bike. After 4 days of little activity it sure feels good. Must stop eating....must stop eating ;)

[BeamsofLight]

walked 4 miles today...
I walked to dinner tonight. About 3.5 miles RT.
I walked 2.85 miles this morning before the Storms Hit.
Back on the wagon! Ate good so far and got in a 3 mile run and 3 mile bike. After 4 days of little activity it sure feels good. Must stop eating....must stop eating ;)

You guys are walking machines! Way to go! :banana::banana:

Rest day for me exercise-wise, but being back at work has my eating back on track. Scale was down 0.4 this afternoon. Let's hope it keeps going that way for the weekend. :goodvibes

[katscradle]

Ok, was looking at my pics from the cruise and decided I need to get back in the grove of hitting the gym and getting some pounds off (I was 65 down from the all time high but have gained back 30 of them, I blamed it on turning 40 and going through a bad breakup but it was mostly chocolate chip cookie dough) I was able to actually maintain on the PCC 1.0 (I did not use the elevators and always used the stairs to burn some calories) So I talked a friend of mine into joining a new gym that opened up close by and now I have a local to make me feel guilty for not going. I have been lurking on here and decided I might as well have some Dis friends to prod me along as well.

So count me in... 30 to go...

Well, at this rate, the Podcast Crew won't have to plan ANY activities!!! We can all just stand around and admire each other! :hug:

Good luck!!!



Ouch!! Take it easy so it doesn't get worse! :hug:

I believe today is Katherine's WI day too, so good luck to her and anyone else that faces the scale today!!!

pixiedust:

I lost another 2.2 for a total of 5.2# in 2 weeks! :banana:


Welcome Rob! :welcome: Just remember if your eating gets out of hand just tell me and I'll make sure you puke! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Jamie admiration can be a wonderful thing, sounds like a plan. :thumbsup2
Also congrats on the 2.2 pound loss, keep it up! :cheer2:

Wednesday was my weigh in day, and I weighed in after we got through all the car shopping. I am exstatic to report I lost 4.4 pounds this week. :dance3: I am not sure what my total weight loss is, but I think it is about 11 pounds.
I have quite a few to go, but feel I can probably accompish this before our December trip.
Tomorrow is a gym day for me as I have not been to the gym since Sunday.

To everyone else congrats on your journey and here's to staying on track.
Have a great weekend. :thumbsup2 We will be heading north tomorrow evening for the weekend. :yay:

[BriarRosie]

Wednesday was my weigh in day, and I weighed in after we got through all the car shopping. I am exstatic to report I lost 4.4 pounds this week. :dance3: I am not sure what my total weight loss is, but I think it is about 11 pounds.
I have quite a few to go, but feel I can probably accompish this before our December trip.
Tomorrow is a gym day for me as I have not been to the gym since Sunday.

To everyone else congrats on your journey and here's to staying on track.
Have a great weekend. :thumbsup2 We will be heading north tomorrow evening for the weekend. :yay:

Wow! That's some loss this week! :banana::banana::banana::banana:
Nice going!

I went produce shopping today, and I hit the motherlode! Here's what I bought:

asparagus
broccoli
zucchini
boston lettuce
baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
persian cucumbers (small, seedless, great in salads!)
campari tomatoes (best tomatoes that aren't home grown, IMHO)
grape tomatoes
green seedless grapes
raspberries
strawberries
pineapple spears

And I posted to Facebook about the item I was most excited to buy from Costco: bison pastrami. 3 oz is 80 calories, 2g fat. That's only 2 points! I used my WW scale to weigh the portion, and it's a really nice portion! Made a sandwich of it with the Arnold's sandwich thins (1 pt) and some Grey Poupon mustard. It was pretty satisfying for dinner. I really intended to make some sauteed veggies, but I didn't. I snacked on grape tomatoes and the green grapes later.

[katscradle]

Wow! That's some loss this week! :banana::banana::banana::banana:
Nice going!

I went produce shopping today, and I hit the motherlode! Here's what I bought:

asparagus
broccoli
zucchini
boston lettuce
baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
persian cucumbers (small, seedless, great in salads!)
campari tomatoes (best tomatoes that aren't home grown, IMHO)
grape tomatoes
green seedless grapes
raspberries
strawberries
pineapple spears

And I posted to Facebook about the item I was most excited to buy from Costco: bison pastrami. 3 oz is 80 calories, 2g fat. That's only 2 points! I used my WW scale to weigh the portion, and it's a really nice portion! Made a sandwich of it with the Arnold's sandwich thins (1 pt) and some Grey Poupon mustard. It was pretty satisfying for dinner. I really intended to make some sauteed veggies, but I didn't. I snacked on grape tomatoes and the green grapes later.


Thank you, I love the grocery list. :love:
I will have to take a look and see if we can get that bison pastrami up here. :thumbsup2

[corky441]

Congrats on the 4.4 pounds this week Katherine -:cheer2: that is just awesome !!!!

Lori - I've never heard of Persian cukes or Bison pastrami either. I'm off to the market & BJ's this weekend - I'll have to check to see if they're available here. I'm with you on those Campari tomatoes - I just love them. So nice to get a tomato that has flavor.

[mainegal]

Doing better....
After the gym last night, I really wanted to eat the cup ice cream (330 cal.), instead I ate water ice (45 cal.)

The sound of heavy rain woke me up early. So I went to the pool at 5:15 and swam 10 laps. My partner has been doing this early swim for almost a year, but it is new to me. I am going to try it again. Just not on Thursday mornings after I stay up too late with podcast chat!

And my scale weighed me three pounds less this morning than it did last night. Weird!

[experiment_627]

Congrats on the loss, Katherine!!! That is awesome!!

That is a great grocery list, Lori!

I took a day off from exercise yesterday. My tootsie was feeling a little tender thanks to the shoes I wore. :rolleyes: I am shooting for 5 days this week (I start my week on Sunday), so as long as I workout today or Saturday, I will have met my goal.

Keep it up everyone!! :cheer2:

[katscradle]

Congrats on the weight loss maingal.
I am off to the gym now. Then home to pack for a weekend at the cottage.
Take care and everyone have a great weekend. :thumbsup2

[tlcoke]

Doing better....
And my scale weighed me three pounds less this morning than it did last night. Weird!

I have found I weigh less in the morning too, I think it has to do with our body digesting everything we eat during the day as we sleep. At least that is my Theory.

[tlcoke]

I walked this morning for 1.8 miles and a now I am sweating :scared: more off in our office. Our AC was knocked out by the Severe Storms that move through yesterday morning and the Office is 85+ degrees and rising with the temp outdoors. Bad thing is we have no windows to open.:scared1:

Due to a very busy schedule this weekend, I don't expect to get any walks in over the weekend plus they are calling for a heat wave this weekend too. I'll do my weigh in on Sunday morning, but due to VBS this week I am not expecting a downward movement on the Scales. All those free meals where sooooooooo good.

[tlcoke]

I walked this morning for 1.8 miles and a now I am sweating :scared: more off in our office. Our AC was knocked out by the Severe Storms that move through yesterday morning and the Office is 85+ degrees and rising with the temp outdoors. Bad thing is we have no windows to open.:scared1:

Due to a very busy schedule this weekend, I don't expect to get any walks in over the weekend plus they are calling for a heat wave this weekend too. I'll do my weigh in on Sunday morning, but due to VBS this week I am not expecting a downward movement on the Scales. All those free meals where sooooooooo good.

I went out at lunch and walked an additional 1.1 miles. So I almost got 3 miles in today.

[BriarRosie]

Congrats on the 4.4 pounds this week Katherine -:cheer2: that is just awesome !!!!

Lori - I've never heard of Persian cukes or Bison pastrami either. I'm off to the market & BJ's this weekend - I'll have to check to see if they're available here. I'm with you on those Campari tomatoes - I just love them. So nice to get a tomato that has flavor.

The cucumbers are also known (to me at least) as "baby cucumbers". I just wash them and slice them, no peeling. The English cucumbers are like the ginormous version of these Persian guys. "Seedless".

Today's lunch, since I'm still on "vacation time", consisted of another sandwich of the bison pastrami, along with sauteed asparagus and zucchini. I use a couple tsp of garlic infused grapeseed oil (which I bought at a specialty oil and vinegar store). McCormick's makes a roasted garlic and sea salt grinder, so I put some of that in with the veggies. I followed that up with some of the pineapple spears. Yum.

[corky441]

Today's lunch, since I'm still on "vacation time", consisted of another sandwich of the bison pastrami, along with sauteed asparagus and zucchini. I use a couple tsp of garlic infused grapeseed oil (which I bought at a specialty oil and vinegar store). McCormick's makes a roasted garlic and sea salt grinder, so I put some of that in with the veggies. I followed that up with some of the pineapple spears. Yum.

OMG - you have just made my little egg salad on Wasa crispbreads with cheery tomatoes & baby carrots so BORING!!!!!!!! Plus eventhough I have already eaten, I am now hungry again too. Guess it's time for another big glass of water...:drinking1
I hope I can find some of that pastrami locally - we have a few gourmet markets also that might have it

[BriarRosie]

OMG - you have just made my little egg salad on Wasa crispbreads with cheery tomatoes & baby carrots so BORING!!!!!!!! Plus eventhough I have already eaten, I am now hungry again too. Guess it's time for another big glass of water...:drinking1
I hope I can find some of that pastrami locally - we have a few gourmet markets also that might have it

Believe me, I don't eat like this at work. I'm usually eating a Lean Cuisine or something easy like that. ;)

[BeamsofLight]

Almost done my 30 day challenge for EA Active. I'm really loving it. Not sure what to do next, though. Maybe another 30 day challenge but at a higher intensity? :idea:

Wednesday was my weigh in day, and I weighed in after we got through all the car shopping. I am exstatic to report I lost 4.4 pounds this week. :dance3: I am not sure what my total weight loss is, but I think it is about 11 pounds.
Wow, that's a heck of a loss this week! Awesome!! :cheer2:

And I posted to Facebook about the item I was most excited to buy from Costco: bison pastrami. 3 oz is 80 calories, 2g fat. That's only 2 points! I used my WW scale to weigh the portion, and it's a really nice portion!
Mmmmmmmmmm that sounds so good! I'm gonna tell the hubby to look for that. He'd love it. Your lunch today sounded soooo good. *drool*

And my scale weighed me three pounds less this morning than it did last night. Weird!
I get that a lot. I think (as tlcoke said) it has to do with eating and stuff throughout the day. I'm pretty sure I always wake up a little dehydrated ... which is why I weigh in in the morning. Not that that stops me from jumping on the scale randomly throughout the day. :lmao: But I only 'count' it in the morning.

I took a day off from exercise yesterday. My tootsie was feeling a little tender thanks to the shoes I wore. :rolleyes: I am shooting for 5 days this week (I start my week on Sunday), so as long as I workout today or Saturday, I will have met my goal.
Hope your foot's feeling better and that you can get that workout in! I (stupidly) did some jumping exercises with no shoes on and stressed some ligament or other in the top of my foot. So annoying!

I went out at lunch and walked an additional 1.1 miles. So I almost got 3 miles in today.
Great work! Stinks about the office a/c, though. I hope they'll be fixing it over the weekend.

Have a great weekend everyone! :flower3:

[katscradle]

Well I went to the gym yeaterday and burned 800 calories in 80 minutes. :thumbsup2
I jogged for a total of 45 minutes out of the hour on the tread mill.
That's a new record for me. :thumbsup2
We didn't get to the cottages yesterday, but are leaving this morning.
However I got in another small walk last night.
Have a great weekend! :)

[BriarRosie]

I am at my WW meeting now. I lost 1.8 pounds this week! Woohoo!

[MonkeyPants]

I am at my WW meeting now. I lost 1.8 pounds this week! Woohoo!

:cheer2: great job



went for a jog this morning, was drenched in sweat by the time I got back..checked the weather channel....supposed to be 100+ most of this week :scared1: :scared:

[fridayfun]

Good afternoon!

Congrats on everyone's weight loss! And to eberyone getting all their exercise in - way to go! We are doing so much home inprovements right now (painting and such) that when not doing that, I have not been getting any real exercise done! Must start making room for that soon!

Weighed in and logged it on WW online. Down another 2, only 38 more to go! Working hard to keep within my points and logging EVERYTHING I eat and trying not to cheat!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[tlcoke]

Hello everyone!
I walked a little over 1/2 mile yesterday, which was more than I anticipated being able to do since my Saturday schedule was booked solid. Sunday is my designated rest day and weigh-in day.

Here is my weigh in results for week #4:
I lost another 1.8 lbs this week. My total for 4 weeks is 9.3 lbs. :banana::banana:

[experiment_627]

I am at my WW meeting now. I lost 1.8 pounds this week! Woohoo!

Good afternoon!

Congrats on everyone's weight loss! And to eberyone getting all their exercise in - way to go! We are doing so much home inprovements right now (painting and such) that when not doing that, I have not been getting any real exercise done! Must start making room for that soon!

Weighed in and logged it on WW online. Down another 2, only 38 more to go! Working hard to keep within my points and logging EVERYTHING I eat and trying not to cheat!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Hello everyone!
I walked a little over 1/2 mile yesterday, which was more than I anticipated being able to do since my Saturday schedule was booked solid. Sunday is my designated rest day and weigh-in day.

Here is my weigh in results for week #4:
I lost another 1.8 lbs this week. My total for 4 weeks is 9.3 lbs. :banana::banana:

Congrats to all the losers!!! :banana::banana::banana:

I was down the .6 I gained last week. I hope for a true loss this week, but this weekend is not helping the matter. :sad2::sad2:

[tlcoke]

I was down the .6 I gained last week. I hope for a true loss this week, but this weekend is not helping the matter. :sad2::sad2:

Don't get discouraged, just keep on trudging away, you will see positive results soon!

I was actually surprised of my loss this week. I expected it to be a gain instead of a loss due to free homemade meals for staff at VBS last week with delicious homemade deserts at every meal.

[katscradle]

I am at my WW meeting now. I lost 1.8 pounds this week! Woohoo!

Fantastic!!!! :woohoo::woohoo:

[katscradle]

Hello everyone!
I walked a little over 1/2 mile yesterday, which was more than I anticipated being able to do since my Saturday schedule was booked solid. Sunday is my designated rest day and weigh-in day.

Here is my weigh in results for week #4:
I lost another 1.8 lbs this week. My total for 4 weeks is 9.3 lbs. :banana::banana:

Congrats! Keep up the great work. :cheer2::cheer2:

[katscradle]

O.K. went to the cottage this weekend.
The weather was wonderful. :thumbsup2
However I did quite a bit of snacking over the weekend, so I am going to have to work hard to make up for that.
However on the upside of things I got DH a moutain bike for father's day, and I got myself one as well.
So as soon as the children are off to school tomorrow I am going to take that new bike out for a spin. :woohoo:

Hope everyone has a great week! :)

[tlcoke]

I walked 2.7 miles this morning. The air was thick as the humidity was brutal - smacked you in the face when you walked outside.

[experiment_627]

75 weeks till PCC 2.0. 5 weeks have flown...it'll be here before we know it.

I hope everyone has a great week!!

:cheer2:

[corky441]

:yay: Lost 2 pounds this week

[tlcoke]

:yay: Lost 2 pounds this week

:banana:Way to Go!:banana:

[tlcoke]

I walked 2.8 miles this morning.

[corky441]

I walked 2.8 miles this morning.

i wish I could get my "you know what" moving early enough in the morning and take a walk outside before getting ready for work. I usually walk on my treadmill after dinner, but being outside early morning sounds so nice.

[mla1977]

I wogged 2.8 miles last night. It was day one of my training for the Philly Distance Run in September.

[corky441]

I wogged 2.8 miles last night. It was day one of my training for the Philly Distance Run in September.

OK - I have to ask... WOGGED? my guess would be that it's halfway between walking & jogging

[dpuck1998]

Wogged...love it :)

I got in a great workout. Pumped some serious iron and heavy core. Also ran a mile, but between each lap we ran the bleachers up and down 6 times....WHEW! I'm sore today!!

[BriarRosie]

I'm getting inspired to get my butt moving, due to all you active people, you!

Congrats on the losses, too!

[tlcoke]

i wish I could get my "you know what" moving early enough in the morning and take a walk outside before getting ready for work. I usually walk on my treadmill after dinner, but being outside early morning sounds so nice.

I get to work by 6:00 am and meet a co-worker and then we go walk for generally 1 hour. It is nice outside as the sun hasn't fully broke over the horizon yet and it's not as hot. However, we have found it sticky on humid days but you don't have the heat of the sun beating down on you.

[mla1977]

OK - I have to ask... WOGGED? my guess would be that it's halfway between walking & jogging

Ding ding ding!

I Wogged the Princess Half Marathon in March too! I'm trying to get myself more into running, but I'm not there yet. Last night I alternated 3 minutes running and 2 minutes walking. Following the plan (from Marathoning for Mortals) I will be running 4 and walking 1 after 6 weeks in time for race day.

We have a Wogging thread over on the WISH boards (in the Events sub-board).

[tlcoke]

I walked this morning for 2.8 miles and then went on a short walk at lunch for about .5 mile. So the total for today is a little over 3 miles total.

[dpuck1998]

Got in a full 5K yesterday in some nasty heat. Still working on my eating habits, but exercise has increased. I run a 5K race on Saturday with my wife. Hopefully it is easier than yesterday!

[mainegal]

It is a basic battery operated digital scale.

I got on and off this morning and came up with several different numbers within a ten pound range. I put my feet just so, I am not moving at all. Do other people have this problem?

[tlcoke]

It is a basic battery operated digital scale.

I got on and off this morning and came up with several different numbers within a ten pound range. I put my feet just so, I am not moving at all. Do other people have this problem?

How old is the battery in your scale? You may need a new one.

[tlcoke]

Got in a full 5K yesterday in some nasty heat. Still working on my eating habits, but exercise has increased. I run a 5K race on Saturday with my wife. Hopefully it is easier than yesterday!

Don, Good luck on your race Saturday, hopefully it won't be super hot & sticky.

[tiggerbell]

Well, I stayed exactly the same this week.

My lip is huge from the burn and for some reason, my left ankle decided to balloon up again. So I'm thinking it's all water weight.

I'll just keep plugging away.

[corky441]

We have a Wogging thread over on the WISH boards (in the Events sub-board).

I love it - WOGGING . Think that's just what I need to do. Walking just isn't enough some days - but a full out run just kills me.

I'm going to go and check that thread out - sounds like a great way to build up some stamina. Thanks for pointing me to it :thumbsup2

[mla1977]

I love it - WOGGING . Think that's just what I need to do. Walking just isn't enough some days - but a full out run just kills me.

I'm going to go and check that thread out - sounds like a great way to build up some stamina. Thanks for pointing me to it :thumbsup2

The WISH boards are great! In addition to the Wogging thread there is a weekly thread for everyone who is exercising. It is primarily people who run who get together for the WDW marathon and other races. I got to meet some of them at the Princess half.

I went to karate last night for the first time since September. My quads were killing me since I haven't practiced my stances at least since then. I plan on doing either Yoga or Pilates so that I can loosen up tonight. Today is supposed to be a rest day in my training plan, but I consider both of those to be restful activities.

[mainegal]

How old is the battery in your scale? You may need a new one.

I turned it over - there is no battery! Some sort of long lasting never need to change battery.

Pick a weight, any weight, any one you like!

[BriarRosie]

I expect to gain 5 lbs. this week. I've been stress eating and retaining water. (Yes I know, TMI!) My grandmother's been in and out of the hospital due to issues with her replacement hip, and I'm just pigging out.

Next week I'm going to get back on track, but I will definitely post what I've gained, because I know I have. Gotta stay accountable!

[tlcoke]

I walked this morning for 3 miles.. It was very hot and sticky outside already at 6:00 a.m. The next couple of mornings (friday & Monday), I won't have my co-worker to walk with, so I have to have extra motivation to go out solo.

[corky441]

I walked this morning for 3 miles.. It was very hot and sticky outside already at 6:00 a.m. The next couple of mornings (friday & Monday), I won't have my co-worker to walk with, so I have to have extra motivation to go out solo.

Consider yourself motivated - RAH :cheer2:

[experiment_627]

Sounds like several of us are having a rough week. I know I am. All we can do it keep plugging along. :cheer2:

Everyone who is exercising and making good choices...:woohoo::yay:.

I am gonna check out the wogging thread. Once it isn't so hot, I plan to start working on a 5k to prepare for the RFTC in October.

[MonkeyPants]

just got back form the gym and 60 minutes on the eliptical :banana:

[mainegal]

Well.... The "free chocolate Friday" coupons won today.

But I fought back with 3 miles on the treadmill at the gym tonight, usually I only do 2 - 2.5 miles.

I brought a pair of sneakers to work today so I can take short walks during my lunch half hour. This will also held my newly discovered vitamin D deficiency which I am told could account for some of my slight fatigue and desire for late afternoon naps. (Personally, I think short naps are great!)

Good luck to all this weekend!

[katscradle]

Hi guy's!
Well I haven't been on the boards in a few days, so I thought I would check in as we are off for a nice long weekend at the cottage.
I gained a pound at my weigh in on Wednesday.
I think it might be the half a cherry pie I ate last weekend.
I know stay away from the pie...:rotfl2:
However I will get back on track.
I have not had much time for the gym this week either..
So I will try to be good over the weekend.
Hope everyone else has a great week, I will check in again when I get back.
Have a great weekend guy's and keep up the awesome work you are doing, and just think how great you are going to look on PCC#2. :)

[tlcoke]

I manage to walk this morning, though mother nature was against me. We had storms move through this morning, I left out to go for my walk and it was pouring down rain, but the lightning had stopped. I set out thinking this will be a short walk, but just as I got to the walking track the rain began to stop. Good news is I managed to walk 2.4 miles this morning despite the flooding rain we had this morning (3+ inches in less than 3 hours, with the majority of it falling in the first hour)

[jeanigor]

I went for a jog this morning before work. I forgot how good it feels to get the blood pumping before work. The only hard part is getting up between 4:30 and 5 in the morning. Sometimes the snooze button is too tempting.
The past couple weeks, we've been jogging at night and then swimming. Nice and refreshing just before bed.
We've started eating better too. I can see a little difference. Can't feel it really though. Chugga chugga choo choo! I think I can, I think I can!

[tlcoke]

I went for a jog this morning before work. I forgot how good it feels to get the blood pumping before work. The only hard part is getting up between 4:30 and 5 in the morning. Sometimes the snooze button is too tempting.
The past couple weeks, we've been jogging at night and then swimming. Nice and refreshing just before bed.
We've started eating better too. I can see a little difference. Can't feel it really though. Chugga chugga choo choo! I think I can, I think I can!

Good for you Todd! Keep up the Good Work.

Set your alarm clock 1/2 hour earlier than you want to get up then you can hit the snooze button a couple of times.

[experiment_627]

Well.... The "free chocolate Friday" coupons won today.

But I fought back with 3 miles on the treadmill at the gym tonight, usually I only do 2 - 2.5 miles.

I brought a pair of sneakers to work today so I can take short walks during my lunch half hour. This will also held my newly discovered vitamin D deficiency which I am told could account for some of my slight fatigue and desire for late afternoon naps. (Personally, I think short naps are great!)

Good luck to all this weekend!

WTG on the extra exercise to combat the chocolate! :woohoo:

Hi guy's!
Well I haven't been on the boards in a few days, so I thought I would check in as we are off for a nice long weekend at the cottage.
I gained a pound at my weigh in on Wednesday.
I think it might be the half a cherry pie I ate last weekend.
I know stay away from the pie...:rotfl2:
However I will get back on track.
I have not had much time for the gym this week either..
So I will try to be good over the weekend.
Hope everyone else has a great week, I will check in again when I get back.
Have a great weekend guy's and keep up the awesome work you are doing, and just think how great you are going to look on PCC#2. :)

Have a great time at the cottage!

I manage to walk this morning, though mother nature was against me. We had storms move through this morning, I left out to go for my walk and it was pouring down rain, but the lightning had stopped. I set out thinking this will be a short walk, but just as I got to the walking track the rain began to stop. Good news is I managed to walk 2.4 miles this morning despite the flooding rain we had this morning (3+ inches in less than 3 hours, with the majority of it falling in the first hour)

Go Tracey!! :cheer2:

I went for a jog this morning before work. I forgot how good it feels to get the blood pumping before work. The only hard part is getting up between 4:30 and 5 in the morning. Sometimes the snooze button is too tempting.
The past couple weeks, we've been jogging at night and then swimming. Nice and refreshing just before bed.
We've started eating better too. I can see a little difference. Can't feel it really though. Chugga chugga choo choo! I think I can, I think I can!

That's awesome, TT!! :worship: I would REALLY like to get up early and exercise. Like you, I would have to be up at 4:30-5 to do it, and it is rough. Maybe you'll inspire me to give it a try a couple days next week.

[corky441]

Think you'll all like this story -

I have a treadmill, a very old treadmill - it is motorized but has no incline adjustment, no cup holder, no iPod dock, no programming - you get the picture - no NOTHING! I've been wanting a new one for awhile now.

Well after dinner last night, I went upstairs to walk and after about ten minutes thought I'd give jogging a try - WELL>>>>>>

the poor thing started shaking and groaning and making a lot noise. DH was downstairs in the living room watching television. The noise was so bad that he came running upstairs to see what had happened.

Needless to say - i stopped trying to jog - walked 3.25 miles though

OK HERE'S THE BEST PART - DH told me to do some research and buy myself a new treadmill ..... :woohoo: :cheer2: :cool1:

[tlcoke]

OK HERE'S THE BEST PART - DH told me to do some research and buy myself a new treadmill ..... :woohoo: :cheer2: :cool1:

Great news! on your New Treadmill.

[tlcoke]

I manage to walk this morning, though mother nature was against me. We had storms move through this morning, I left out to go for my walk and it was pouring down rain, but the lightning had stopped. I set out thinking this will be a short walk, but just as I got to the walking track the rain began to stop. Good news is I managed to walk 2.4 miles this morning despite the flooding rain we had this morning (3+ inches in less than 3 hours, with the majority of it falling in the first hour)

I walked again at lunch today, logging an additional 1.3 miles.Total for today is 3.7 miles

[corky441]

I walked again at lunch today, logging an additional 1.3 miles.Total for today is 3.7 miles


:banana::cheer2:

[mainegal]

I walked again at lunch today, logging an additional 1.3 miles.Total for today is 3.7 miles


Fantastic! You are a walking marvel. You will do so well at WDW in October!

[mainegal]

OK HERE'S THE BEST PART - DH told me to do some research and buy myself a new treadmill ..... :woohoo: :cheer2: :cool1:


Fabulous! :woohoo: It will be great in those western New York winters.

[dpuck1998]

Played some tennis today, running a 5K tomorrow so didn't want to do too much. Still feel like I'm eating too much, gotta learn portion control when I do eat and that I don't have to clean my plate. Ugh...

[tlcoke]

running a 5K tomorrow so didn't want to do too much.

Good Luck on your Run tomorrow.

Still feel like I'm eating too much, gotta learn portion control when I do eat and that I don't have to clean my plate. Ugh...

I think this is an area we all struggle with.

[CinderellasSister]

Hi Everyone!!! I haven't posted in a little while, but I'm back "on the wagon" so to speak. I've had 2 of my employees out for illness, and it's been hard to pick up their slack. So I haven't been eating the best at all. I didn't even weigh myself because I didn't want to see the disappointing number that I was sure would show back up. Well, this week I started to get a little better, watching my portions, etc, and even dared to get back on the scale yesterday. Would you believe I actually LOST 2 pounds?!?!:cool1: I couldn't believe it. I was expecting to see a gain, and was pleasantly surprised instead.
So, I've really missed talking to you all, and plan to be back more to help keep myself on track. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

[mainegal]

Will you please share with my what kind of scale you use. :confused:

I currently use a digital scale. When I step on, the zeroes flash, a number appears, then another, sometimes a third number before finally stopping. These numbers can be ten pounds apart. What is the correct number, the first or final? I try very hard to stand very still. A minute of two later I stand on the scale again, and get a different number, half pound or two different. Get off, repeat several times, untill I give up in slight frustration.

I am considering a non-digital scale. One with a speedometer-like dial. I am afraid that looking down five feet, I will not be able to read the little lines between the numbers.

Any suggestions and advice most gratefully accepted!
Many thanks!

[mainegal]

I really do want accurate readings from a scale for positve reinforcement.

I have been :yay: exercising with weights, sweating :scared: out three miles a day on the treadmill. I have been really trying to watch my food intake.

I want to SEE results on a scale. And eventually in my clothes.

[MonkeyPants]

worked my butt off today, did my lawn today (including the all the edging which I loath doing) this morning while it was only 94 degrees out, then took one of newphews into the pool for about an hour or so, which mostly consisted of me picking him up and throwing him around (nice upper body work out) and pulling myself up out of the pool on the deep end and jumping in and swimming underwater the length of the pool...for some reason he finds it hillarious when I start at one end and then pop up right next to him on the other end. Later in the afternoon I checked the temp and saw it was 102 :scared: so instead of outdoor activity I went to the gym and did an hour on the eliptical, went full throttle on that sucker and in the end the thing said I burned 1250 calories! And now I just came back in from a 2.7 jog....in 93 degree weather...I waited for the sun to go down so it had cooled off :laughing:

Yes I am inviting head stroke :rolleyes1 but seriously I am trying to keep hydrated.


On the plus side I look forward to recieving a new piece of motivation thanks to this weeks podcast show. They read my email so I will be recieving a t-shirt. I requested a smaller size ;)

[corky441]

Will you please share with my what kind of scale you use. :confused:

I currently use a digital scale. When I step on, the zeroes flash, a number appears, then another, sometimes a third number before finally stopping. These numbers can be ten pounds apart. What is the correct number, the first or final? I try very hard to stand very still. A minute of two later I stand on the scale again, and get a different number, half pound or two different. Get off, repeat several times, untill I give up in slight frustration.

I am considering a non-digital scale. One with a speedometer-like dial. I am afraid that looking down five feet, I will not be able to read the little lines between the numbers.

Any suggestions and advice most gratefully accepted!
Many thanks!

I have a scale made by Conair - it is digital - it's called "Thinner" . I definately think your scale has bit the dust. Mine was inexpensive if I remember correctly.


worked my butt off today, did my lawn today (including the all the edging which I loath doing) this morning while it was only 94 degrees out, then took one of newphews into the pool for about an hour or so, which mostly consisted of me picking him up and throwing him around (nice upper body work out) and pulling myself up out of the pool on the deep end and jumping in and swimming underwater the length of the pool...for some reason he finds it hillarious when I start at one end and then pop up right next to him on the other end. Later in the afternoon I checked the temp and saw it was 102 :scared: so instead of outdoor activity I went to the gym and did an hour on the eliptical, went full throttle on that sucker and in the end the thing said I burned 1250 calories! And now I just came back in from a 2.7 jog....in 93 degree weather...I waited for the sun to go down so it had cooled off :laughing:

Yes I am inviting head stroke :rolleyes1 but seriously I am trying to keep hydrated.


On the plus side I look forward to recieving a new piece of motivation thanks to this weeks podcast show. They read my email so I will be recieving a t-shirt. I requested a smaller size ;)

OMG - I'm exhausted just reading what you accomplished. What a super workout day :cheer2:

[dpuck1998]

got in my 5K today, sub 30 min. Actually I think it was more around 28 but I didn't stay for the official time. Ran with my wife so went a little slower than "possible" and had to fight a lot of traffic. Overall, it was really fun and I'm looking forward to running more race, maybe work up to a 10K soon.

[ADP]

got in my 5K today, sub 30 min. Actually I think it was more around 28 but I didn't stay for the official time. Ran with my wife so went a little slower than "possible" and had to fight a lot of traffic. Overall, it was really fun and I'm looking forward to running more race, maybe work up to a 10K soon.
Nice job Puck! That's a solid time. When I ran my 5K last year it was in the mid to upper 30 minute range.

You are the man for keeping it going strong after the Muddy Buddy! Tamra too!

[dpuck1998]

Nice job Puck! That's a solid time. When I ran my 5K last year it was in the mid to upper 30 minute range.

You are the man for keeping it going strong afte the Muddy Buddy! Tamra too!

I'm telling Tamra you said she was the man :rotfl2:

[BriarRosie]

I'm up 2.0 lbs. exactly this week, but I knew I would be due to the stress eating and water weight I am carrying. I bet this week I'll lose it again. So is the way of my life. :laughing:

Rinse. Repeat. I swear, I'm going in a downward curve, but with a few hills thrown in. :rotfl2:

[tlcoke]

Will you please share with my what kind of scale you use. :confused:

I currently use a digital scale. When I step on, the zeroes flash, a number appears, then another, sometimes a third number before finally stopping. These numbers can be ten pounds apart. What is the correct number, the first or final? I try very hard to stand very still. A minute of two later I stand on the scale again, and get a different number, half pound or two different. Get off, repeat several times, untill I give up in slight frustration.

I am considering a non-digital scale. One with a speedometer-like dial. I am afraid that looking down five feet, I will not be able to read the little lines between the numbers.

Any suggestions and advice most gratefully accepted!
Many thanks!

I got a new scale last month at walmart. It is digital but has a replaceable battery. It was the second cheapest of the digital readout scales (health master is the brand I think). It has dual memory that record and then will show you amount loss between weigh ins, so you can do one fully clothed and one after showering. This is the feature I use once a week to log my loss/gain. You can use it regularly in between weigh-ins in a regular mode, too. I am not at home right now, so I can't give you the exact brand and model.

[tlcoke]

I walked at total of 3.25 miles this morning. I decided to check out part of our new river walk. Unfortunately on the Indiana side of the Ohio River, they haven't gotten the segments between towns & cities connected yet. So, I walked in two parts. I walked the first section from one end to the other, then walked it back to my car, then I drove down to where the next section began and walked it from beginning to end, then turned around and went back to my car. It will be good when they get the segments connected as it will be a nice walk from start to finish.

[mainegal]

I have been having good long treadmill workouts at the gym. The back of my neck was getting sweaty and wet with just the inch of hair I have. Today I rode my bike (finally saw some blue sky!) to the haircutter's and trimmed the bottom edge of my hair very close.

The dial scale at the gym weighed me more than five pounds less than I thought I weighed. The one at home is weighing me several pounds more than I weighed two weeks ago!

Yes, I am looking for a new scale. Still seeking suggestions.

I am looking forward to vacation in New Brunswick that will be mostly active outside activities. PLEASE, NO RAIN!!! Hope I eat well while I am away.

I won't be logging in until I gt back after the July 4, so everyone have a great holiday!

[tlcoke]

I have been having good long treadmill workouts at the gym. The back of my neck was getting sweaty and wet with just the inch of hair I have. Today I rode my bike (finally saw some blue sky!) to the haircutter's and trimmed the bottom edge of my hair very close.

The dial scale at the gym weighed me more than five pounds less than I thought I weighed. The one at home is weighing me several pounds more than I weighed two weeks ago!

Yes, I am looking for a new scale. Still seeking suggestions.

I am looking forward to vacation in New Brunswick that will be mostly active outside activities. PLEASE, NO RAIN!!! Hope I eat well while I am away.

I won't be logging in until I gt back after the July 4, so everyone have a great holiday!
Have a good trip.

My scale is a Health o meter weight tracking scale. I got it at walmart.

[ADP]

I have been having good long treadmill workouts at the gym. The back of my neck was getting sweaty and wet with just the inch of hair I have. Today I rode my bike (finally saw some blue sky!) to the haircutter's and trimmed the bottom edge of my hair very close.

The dial scale at the gym weighed me more than five pounds less than I thought I weighed. The one at home is weighing me several pounds more than I weighed two weeks ago!

Yes, I am looking for a new scale. Still seeking suggestions.

I am looking forward to vacation in New Brunswick that will be mostly active outside activities. PLEASE, NO RAIN!!! Hope I eat well while I am away.

I won't be logging in until I gt back after the July 4, so everyone have a great holiday!
Have a great holiday Lyn!

[tlcoke]

My weigh in this morning for this week stayed the same from last week. I feel a little bloated today, which could be why the scale stayed the same.

Today is my rest day from walking.

[corky441]

My weigh in this morning for this week stayed the same from last week. I feel a little bloated today, which could be why the scale stayed the same.

Today is my rest day from walking.

Hey - not losing is cool - at least you didn't gain anything you'll probably have a big loss week next week...
:thumbsup2

[experiment_627]

Seems I jumped the gun last week and said we had 75 weeks when it was 76. :sad2:

So :cheer2: for 75 weeks for real!!

[corky441]

So, today was weigh-in day ---

... stayed the same :confused3 - but that's ok - I didn't gain anything

[tlcoke]

I walked twice today.

This morning on my main walk, I walked 2.85 miles. I went back out at lunch an walked an additional miles.

My total for today is 3.85 miles.

[BeamsofLight]

Haven't had much time to check in lately (run off my feet getting ready to move & getting over a sinus infection - yay life! :laughing:). But, I was down .5 last week and about 1 this Sunday, bringing my total to 7.5 lost. :banana:

I finished the 30 day EA Active challenge (in 32 days, which it made me feel bad about..), and am looking forward to starting another round, but the leg strap that came with it has a tear so I'm going to need to replace it first. At least it's within the 90 day warranty.

Hoping to be around more when my weekend is over (funny; looking forward to going back to work to relax! :upsidedow).

Hope everyone else is having a great week! :grouphug:

[katscradle]

Hi Guys, I am back from my weekend at the cottage.
We had a guest come for the weekend, he bought me ice cream and nanimo bars. ( I think that's how you spell that) Needless to say that this was not a good thing for me..:eek:
Please keep in mind I had already had my treat for the week.
A piece of cake from my DS daycare graduation party.
So last night when we got home I went to the gym.
I ran for 35 minutes out of the 45 minutes that I lasted on the treadmill.
I will be hitting the gym again today!
Now time to catch up...:)

[katscradle]

Think you'll all like this story -

I have a treadmill, a very old treadmill - it is motorized but has no incline adjustment, no cup holder, no iPod dock, no programming - you get the picture - no NOTHING! I've been wanting a new one for awhile now.

Well after dinner last night, I went upstairs to walk and after about ten minutes thought I'd give jogging a try - WELL>>>>>>

the poor thing started shaking and groaning and making a lot noise. DH was downstairs in the living room watching television. The noise was so bad that he came running upstairs to see what had happened.

Needless to say - i stopped trying to jog - walked 3.25 miles though

OK HERE'S THE BEST PART - DH told me to do some research and buy myself a new treadmill ..... :woohoo: :cheer2: :cool1:

Congrats on getting a new treadmill!:yay::yay::yay:

[katscradle]

Hi Everyone!!! I haven't posted in a little while, but I'm back "on the wagon" so to speak. I've had 2 of my employees out for illness, and it's been hard to pick up their slack. So I haven't been eating the best at all. I didn't even weigh myself because I didn't want to see the disappointing number that I was sure would show back up. Well, this week I started to get a little better, watching my portions, etc, and even dared to get back on the scale yesterday. Would you believe I actually LOST 2 pounds?!?!:cool1: I couldn't believe it. I was expecting to see a gain, and was pleasantly surprised instead.
So, I've really missed talking to you all, and plan to be back more to help keep myself on track. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

I have a scale made by Conair - it is digital - it's called "Thinner" . I definately think your scale has bit the dust. Mine was inexpensive if I remember correctly.



OMG - I'm exhausted just reading what you accomplished. What a super workout day :cheer2:


Congrats on the loss! :yay::yay::yay:

I was exhausted reading what she accomplished as well! :eek:

Well I am off to the gym now.
Have a great day! :thumbsup2

[tlcoke]

My Tuesday morning walk was in perfect weather - mid 60's with no humidity and a gentle breeze watching a beautiful sunrise.

I walked 3 miles this morning.

[tiggerbell]

4#!!!

4#!!!!

I LOST 4#!!!

:cool1::banana::yay::dance3::cheer2:

[dpuck1998]

4#!!!

4#!!!!

i lost 4#!!!

:cool1::banana::yay::dance3::cheer2:

congrats!! Keep up the good work and we won't recognize you at dap!

[jeanigor]

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[tiggerbell]

congrats!! Keep up the good work and we won't recognize you at dap!

I'm not hiding from you, Don... no... that's not what my plan was at all... :rolleyes1


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Can I eat those? :lmao:

[tlcoke]

4#!!!

4#!!!!

I LOST 4#!!!

:cool1::banana::yay::dance3::cheer2:

:thumbsup2
Congrats Jamie! Keep up the Good Work!

[jeanigor]

I'm not hiding from you, Don... no... that's not what my plan was at all... :rolleyes1

As long as you are not wearing a skirt or a dress, there shouldn't be a huge reason to hide from Don. Wait what am I saying? There is always reason to hide from Don.:goodvibes

Can I eat those? :lmao:
One a day. For lunch. New goal.

[tlcoke]

I walked twice today, since we had such nice weather 72 degrees and no humidity, though it clouded up and looked like rain all afternoon giving way to sprinkling now. It was in the mid 60's this morning when I did my main walk at sunrise.

I walked 3.2 miles this morning, then I walked to lunch today and the round trip was 1.2 miles. Totaling 4.4 miles for the day.

[katscradle]

4#!!!

4#!!!!

I LOST 4#!!!

:cool1::banana::yay::dance3::cheer2:


YAY!!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[tlcoke]

I walked 3 miles this morning. Stayed in at lunch today. Have a good Holiday Weekend Everyone.

[BriarRosie]

4#!!!

4#!!!!

I LOST 4#!!!

:cool1::banana::yay::dance3::cheer2:

:faint:

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Wow, that's amazing! Keep it up!

[jeanigor]

Still down single digits from the cruise. Been noticing less fluctuation since we've started swimming. I am saying :wave: bye-bye :wave: to my belly. It feels good.

[BriarRosie]

Still down single digits from the cruise. Been noticing less fluctuation since we've started swimming. I am saying :wave: bye-bye :wave: to my belly. It feels good.

That's awesome! I need to get back on track.

[tlcoke]

I got up early this morning (though I slept in 1 hour later than I normally get up for work) and went walking. I walked 3.3 miles this morning listening to the Podcast.

I am hoping rain holds off tomorrow morning, so that I can get my walk in before it starts - not sure on it's timeline, just know that it is in the forecast.

Happy 4th of July Weekend everyone! Don't over indulge yourselves at the picnics & cookouts this weekend.

[BeamsofLight]

4#!!!

4#!!!!

I LOST 4#!!!

:cool1::banana::yay::dance3::cheer2:

That's awesome! Congrats! :cheer2::cheer2:

I've been having a great week for eating and exercise, and the scale is still up 'bout half a pound. Kiiiinda discouraging. I wouldn't mind so much if I could figure out what the deal was, but I haven't been up on salt or anything. *kicks scale* To be honest, I suspect it's muscle building, because I can see a little more definition in my legs and arms. Still, I would like muscle and lower numbers. Blah. I think I'm mostly grumpy because someone at work made an offhand comment to me that someone else turned into a fat joke about me (someone that I don't know, actually, so it's not like it was friendly joking). Not cool. :sad2:

Ah well. Better things next week, right? EA is sending me a new leg band for my Active 'game' based on the picture of the break I sent them, and the receipt, so I can keep going with the broken one til it gets here.

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! I'll be at work, so someone light a sparkler on my behalf, okay? :wizard:

[tlcoke]

Still down single digits from the cruise. Been noticing less fluctuation since we've started swimming. I am saying :wave: bye-bye :wave: to my belly. It feels good.

It is a good feeling when you can tell the difference as a result of your workouts. Even better when people start noticing, too. :goodvibes:goodvibes

[*NikkiBell*]

Hi Everybody!

I just wanted to poke in here and send some PD and encouragement to you all! I know you can do it! I lost 119 pounds a little over a year ago! If I can do it, so can you!!!!

Hugs!

[tlcoke]

Hi Everybody!

I just wanted to poke in here and send some PD and encouragement to you all! I know you can do it! I lost 119 pounds a little over a year ago! If I can do it, so can you!!!!

Hugs!

Thanks for the encouragement Nicki. We appreciate all the encouragement we can get as it helps keep us motivated on our goals.

[tlcoke]

I walked this morning for 2.8 miles. Tomorrow is rest day and weigh in day. I am hoping for a big number on the scale, since I didn't see a change last week.

Hopefully everyone didn't over indulge this holiday weekend, but still managed to have a good celebration of the 4th with family & friends.

Keep up the good work!

[mainegal]

Back from vacation week. I was active, but I ate LOTS of chocolate.

We toured the Ganong Chocolate Museum in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.

Ganong Bros. Limited is Canada's oldest candy company; founded in 1873. Four generations of family in the company. Invented and introduced the first 5-cent chocolate nut bar in North America. Mostly makes boxed chocolates, like Russel Stover.

Lots of samples (yummy!) during the tour. I bought some very good chocolates. And a bag full of "seconds", sort of malformed, but still yummy chocolates.

My weight is about the same as it was a week ago. Now, I have to get the people at work help me eat the chocolates I brought home!

[dis2cruise]

walked 3.5 miles today and going....

would love to lose another 20 before the cruise!!!

[BriarRosie]

I am at my WW meeting now, and I just weighed in.

I lost 3.8 pounds this week! Woohoo! It also brings my
total loss to 45.2 pounds! :banana:

I even had a piece of my niece's birthday cake, but I
had budgeted points for that.

Last week I had a 2 pound gain, but I knew I that I
was retaining water. I want to remind everyone not
to get discouraged when the scale doesn't work in
our favor!

We can do this.

[tlcoke]

I am at my WW meeting now, and I just weighed in.

I lost 3.8 pounds this week! Woohoo! It also brings my
total loss to 45.2 pounds! :banana:

I even had a piece of my niece's birthday cake, but I
had budgeted points for that.

Last week I had a 2 pound gain, but I knew I that I
was retaining water. I want to remind everyone not
to get discouraged when the scale doesn't work in
our favor!

We can do this.

Congrats on your Loss this week!

[tlcoke]

Today was Weigh-in day!
I lost 3.5 lbs :cool1:
My total loss in 6 weeks is 13.0 lbs

:woohoo::woohoo:Woo Hoo!:woohoo::woohoo:

Thank you everyone for your encouragement! It is getting results.

[BriarRosie]

Today was Weigh-in day!
I lost 3.5 lbs :cool1:
My total loss in 6 weeks is 13.0 lbs

:woohoo::woohoo:Woo Hoo!:woohoo::woohoo:

Thank you everyone for your encouragement! It is getting results.

Congrats are in order for you, too!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[mainegal]

Today was Weigh-in day!
I lost 3.5 lbs :cool1:
My total loss in 6 weeks is 13.0 lbs

:woohoo::woohoo:Woo Hoo!:woohoo::woohoo:

Thank you everyone for your encouragement! It is getting results.

Fantastic! That is worth jumping :yay: for joy!

[guynwdm]

I am at my WW meeting now, and I just weighed in.

I lost 3.8 pounds this week! Woohoo! It also brings my
total loss to 45.2 pounds! :banana:

I even had a piece of my niece's birthday cake, but I
had budgeted points for that.

Last week I had a 2 pound gain, but I knew I that I
was retaining water. I want to remind everyone not
to get discouraged when the scale doesn't work in
our favor!

We can do this.

Thats awesome!! I have been getting to the gym about 5 days a week for 3 weeks now but not lost an ounce. I have been in meetings with food brought in which is a killer. ugh. Thanks for the inspiration to keep going!

[experiment_627]

I have not been on the boards as much in the last week or so (mainly since the 1st). My work is REALLY busy through the 15th of the month. The latter half slows down a bit, so not only do I get more time to surf during the day, but I feel like doing more of it at home too. So forgive me if I am absent off and on until then.

I am still plodding along, but did not weigh this week. Saturday, I shall be getting back on the scale. I'll report my results then.

And I must say:

YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[corky441]

I've been having a great week for eating and exercise, and the scale is still up 'bout half a pound. Kiiiinda discouraging. I wouldn't mind so much if I could figure out what the deal was, but I haven't been up on salt or anything. *kicks scale* To be honest, I suspect it's muscle building, because I can see a little more definition in my legs and arms. Still, I would like muscle and lower numbers. Blah. I think I'm mostly grumpy because someone at work made an offhand comment to me that someone else turned into a fat joke about me (someone that I don't know, actually, so it's not like it was friendly joking). Not cool. :sad2:




I am so happy that you're having a great week. Even if the scale went up a half pound - I'm sure that next week you'll be seeing a good number... :cheer2:

And as far as that person at work....the "h--l" with them. It's so sad that even adults can be so cruel. Behavior like that is only reminiescent of grammar school bullying. :headache: :mad:
They'll be eating their words when you get to your goal...Keep up the good work & remember - You're doing this for YOU not anyone else.

[corky441]

Oops.... almost forgot - today is weigh-in day !!!

I'm down another 1/2 pound ----------- YEA ME !!!!!!!!!!!!

[tlcoke]

Oops.... almost forgot - today is weigh-in day !!!

I'm down another 1/2 pound ----------- YEA ME !!!!!!!!!!!!

:woohoo:Congrats!!:woohoo:

[tlcoke]

I walked 3 miles this morning.

[mainegal]

I walk.
I bike.
I do weights at the gym.
I eat too much chocolate.

One of these sentences doesn't belong! Hope I can figute out which one!!!

[tlcoke]

I walk.
I bike.
I do weights at the gym.
I eat too much chocolate.

One of these sentences doesn't belong! Hope I can figute out which one!!!

Listen to the email show and chocolate will take on whole new image. Maybe that will help deter your cravings.

[mainegal]

Listen to the email show and chocolate will take on whole new image. Maybe that will help deter your cravings.

Oh, YEAH! I listened to the show on my walk yesterday after dinner.
That could be why I ate chocolate at work, but not so much last night. I hadn't realized the connection.

I may have to save that show to listen to again. And again. I was a very funny show, too.

[dpuck1998]

I walk.
I bike.
I do weights at the gym.
I eat too much chocolate.

One of these sentences doesn't belong! Hope I can figute out which one!!!

I know how you feel. My workout regiment has been
good, but my food intake is killing me. I can put a few
days together, but I eat too much when I go out and/or
around dinner time. Just keep swimming........

[jeanigor]

I know how you feel. My workout regiment has been
good, but my food intake is killing me. I can put a few
days together, but I eat too much when I go out and/or
around dinner time. Just keep swimming........

I have started to pack up part of dinner for the next days lunch before we serve ourselves for dinner. That way we both have lunch for the next day and are less tempted to gorge at dinner. That being said, my waistline hasn't budged much. Time to start eating more veggies.

[mainegal]

I have started to pack up part of dinner for the next days lunch before we serve ourselves for dinner. That way we both have lunch for the next day and are less tempted to gorge at dinner.

When we go out to a restaurant, we always bring our own leftover containers. As soon as the food is put on the table, cut it in half and scoop aside for the next day's lunch.

The reason for our own continers? The flimsy foam clamshell containers do not close well for transport. We have decided that we can only eat out if we walk or ride bike to get there.

And, yes, I also do water aerobics and some lap swimming.

[katscradle]

Hi guys!
I must say you guys are doing fantastic, keep up all the great work.
For those that are not getting the results they want, keep in mind all that exercise will catch up with the scale.
Was was a good girl over the weekend no pie or cake.
I am hoping for a loss this week when I do my weigh in on Wednesday.
However I have not be getting as much exercise as I would have liked.
I have been getting lots of rest though. :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:
It's all that fresh air at the cottage.
I went to bed of Sunday night at 2 am.:scared1:
I slept till 3pm Monday!:scared1::scared1:
Then I couldn't sleep last night, wonder why? :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[tlcoke]

I went on my morning walk this morning and walked 3 miles again today.

My co-worker who normally walks with me is on vacation this week, so it is me and the Podcast Crew - listening to archives and New shows if they are available - listened to the email show on Monday, an archive episode today, hoping for the new podcast tomorrow morning, if available early.

[corky441]

I love listening to the Podcast while I walk. Unfortunately I've gotten all caught up on all the archive shows, so that only leaves me a couple hours a week of listening pleasure. ( Don't tell anyone, but I have been known to listen to rival podcasts from time to time :eek::scared1:

I've made myself some playlists on my ipod to fill in for non-podcast walks, if I keep them at about 60 minutes in length then I can usually figure I'm getting in about 3.5 miles of walking.

[tlcoke]

I love listening to the Podcast while I walk. Unfortunately I've gotten all caught up on all the archive shows, so that only leaves me a couple hours a week of listening pleasure. ( Don't tell anyone, but I have been known to listen to rival podcasts from time to time :eek::scared1:

I've made myself some playlists on my ipod to fill in for non-podcast walks, if I keep them at about 60 minutes in length then I can usually figure I'm getting in about 3.5 miles of walking.

I have been randomly going back and choosing a few shows to re-listen to from the archives. I also tend to listen to each weeks show more than once, to make sure I didn't miss something, since a lot of them I listen to while I work and get interrupted from time to time and tend miss things.

[mainegal]

( Don't tell anyone, but I have been known to listen to rival podcasts from time to time :eek::scared1:

It is okay to listen to other podcasts. Even non-Disney podcasts, really!

My walking partner has a sore throat and is limiting talking. Past few days, we walked together, each listening to our own ipods. Listening does make the walk go faster.

Yesterday was a total "off" day for me. Didn't want to cook. It was raining (again) so we had to drive to the restaurant. Too tired to go to gym. We walked around inside of, WalMart, then in the drizzle walked around the perimeter of the shopping center parking lot. That must have been good for a mile or so.

[tiggerbell]

Just got back from WW and I lost another pound. :cool1: See my new banner in my signature???

[corky441]

Just got back from WW and I lost another pound. :cool1: See my new banner in my signature???

:banana::banana::banana: Congrats on the big 10 :woohoo:

[tlcoke]

Just got back from WW and I lost another pound. :cool1: See my new banner in my signature???

:woohoo::woohoo:Congrats on your loss!:woohoo::woohoo:

I got to put the banner in my signature this week too.

[tiggerbell]

:woohoo::woohoo:Congrats on your loss!:woohoo::woohoo:

I got to put the banner in my signature this week too.


Congratulations to you too - actually, it was seeing that in your signature that made me realize I could put that there! So thanks, too!

[guynwdm]

Just got back from WW and I lost another pound. :cool1: See my new banner in my signature???

Woo Hoo!!! Way to go!!!:banana::banana::banana:

I am almost back down to where I started lol

[jeanigor]

Just got back from WW and I lost another pound. :cool1: See my new banner in my signature???

:woohoo::woohoo:Congrats on your loss!:woohoo::woohoo:

I got to put the banner in my signature this week too.

Congratulations to you both!!!!!

[tlcoke]

I walked 2.8 miles this morning. I had to cut my walk short due to Rain moved in before I could finish. I got back to my office building just as the heavy downpour hit.

[mainegal]

I did the gym thing - weights and 50 minutes / almost three miles on treadmill.

The people in chat are talking about food and making me hungry. They are mean!

[BriarRosie]

Just got back from WW and I lost another pound. :cool1: See my new banner in my signature???

That is so awesome! Congrats to you and Tracey for earning new banners! :banana:

I earned a milestone this week, but I have no room to put it in my signature next to all the noshing and boozin' signature pics! :rotfl2:

[NancyIL]

I just finished eating a piece of chocolate cake while reading the last page of this thread! :scared1: I get daily e-mails from Jillian Michaels, and today's was about how long you should exercise. She suggests 60 minutes per day, which is the World Health Organization's recommendation. She said if you're exercising only 30 minutes per day (Surgeon General's recommendation), you'll maintain your weight but not lose it. Gee - I'd be thrilled if I averaged 30 minutes per day, but that would involve getting off the computer!! :lmao:



THURSDAY: THE FITNESS FACTOR

How Much to Exercise Each Day

You may have heard the U.S. Surgeon General's recommendation of 30 minutes of physical activity a day. This is intended for people who want to maintain the most basic level of fitness — but not for people who want to lose weight. In a week, 30 minutes a day works out to an expenditure of about 1,000 calories, which is fine if you are looking to maintain your current weight. But if you want to lose, you're going to have to be prepared for a bit more work.

I much prefer the World Health Organization's recommendation of 60 minutes at a time as a starting point for my clients — an hour is ideal to get the most out of your workout and see significant results. Your 60-minute workout sessions should always include a 5-minute warm-up, followed by 50 minutes of your primary cardio or strength-training exercises, followed by at least 5 minutes of cooling down and stretching.

Of course, putting in more time will get you more results — but there's a limit. Excessive intense physical activity releases stress hormones, such as cortisol, into the body. This can actually inhibit weight loss, causing your body to react by storing fat and retaining water out of self-protection. So, to reach your goal, I recommend limiting intense exercise to no more than two hours a session.

[mainegal]

I do get in sixty minute sessions four to five times a week. Hooray for me!

I am now going to try to get in short spurts of activity. Short walk at lunch time, park at the far end of the parking lot. If I go out to a restaurant, we have to walk or bike to get there. And go for a short walk after the restaurant meal.

I am still having trouble with my snacking habits.

[tlcoke]

I managed to walk twice today, my main walk this morning and then I walked to lunch and back today.

My Morning walk, I walked 3.6 miles while I listened to the Email Podcast and then my lunch walk was 1.4 miles round trip, walking a total of 5 miles today.

[katscradle]

Just got back from WW and I lost another pound. :cool1: See my new banner in my signature???


Congrats Jamie! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::woohoo:

I will also post that I weighed in on Wednesday and lost a total of 5.3 pounds
in two weeks. :woohoo::woohoo:
I am so happy about this. :)
I am getting there. I have another 23 pounds to go. :dance3:
I am off to the cottage for my weekend, have a great weekend guys. :thumbsup2

[NancyIL]

I finally got around to doing my 30 Day Shred workout this afternoon. :yay: I can tell I haven't done it in awhile, because I had a hard time getting through the 2-minute cardio sections without stopping to catch my breath! Although it isn't the 60-minutes of exercise that Jillian Michaels recommends - it's better than no exercise.

[mainegal]

Finally a nice sunny day, so I go for lunchtime walk.
Still nice after work, so I am go for evening walk.

I was walking with my partner, each of us plugged into our own podcasts on our ipods. I was walking faster, listening to the show, not paying attention, and boom! I caught my toe on a broken up sidewalk and down I went! Scraped knee, bruised hands from trying to break the fall, and slightly sprained ankle.

It was 20 minutes into the show (one mile), just heard the question about what would surprise us about the podcasters.

I didn't finish the show. My partner and I gave up our ipods and talked to each other as I slowly finished the walk. Walked almost an hour to finish up the four mile walk.

I am icing the ankle now. Saving the rest of the podcast for another walk. And, yes, I will be more careful!