Shaping up for 2.0

[experiment_627]

I have seen comments from others about wanting to lose weight before the next Podcast cruise, and I am right there with you. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a thread to give each other support, encouragement, and whatever we need.

I thought it might help me to have some more accountability here.

Thoughts?

[robind]

I think that would be a good idea, I need some motivation, big time.

[jeanigor]

I think it would be a great idea. I know the Muddy Buddy training thread helped me stay on track and focus towards the end result.

[BeamsofLight]

That sounds like a great idea to me. Being fit for the second cruise would definitely be a good motivator.

[mainegal]

YES! I am there!

I have a weight loss goal.

The cruise in 18 months is the reward / incentive.

I am going to get a notebook.
On the cover will be podcast cruise logo from here
https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/podcast-cruise-pricing.cfm
A photo I found of the travel agents, including all the podcast crew, on Castaway Cay.

Inside, I will write my goal.
Write down everything I eat. They say that alone causes people to lose weight.
Write my fitness activities.
This notebook will keep me accountable.

Any other encouragement is appreciated!

:yay: jumping jacks :yay:

[BriarRosie]

I've been in Weight Watchers for 6 months, and I have lost weight. I still have a while before I reach my goal. I should hope by the time we cruise, I'll have already become a Lifetime member.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

I need my butt to get out and exercising, so this sounds great to me!

I've got to take off 20 lbs and tone up. That would make me happy.

[BilltM]

:scratchin Try the W.I.S.H. boards they are starting a (Biggest Loser) BL summer challenge. You can particpate as little as sending your weight once a week or you can also participate in the challenge-of-the-week. Your actual weight is not posted just your +/- for the week.

Good people are over on those boards as well. I realize the idea is cruise related and people want to hang here but ... its a chance to meet some new peeps and tell them about the Podcast side as well.



Bill

[experiment_627]

I think that would be a good idea, I need some motivation, big time.

You and me both, sister! :cheer2:

YES! I am there!

I have a weight loss goal.

The cruise in 18 months is the reward / incentive.

I am going to get a notebook.
On the cover will be podcast cruise logo from here
https://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/podcast-cruise-pricing.cfm
A photo I found of the travel agents, including all the podcast crew, on Castaway Cay.

Inside, I will write my goal.
Write down everything I eat. They say that alone causes people to lose weight.
Write my fitness activities.
This notebook will keep me accountable.

Any other encouragement is appreciated!

:yay: jumping jacks :yay:

Sounds like a great plan! :thumbsup2 I love the idea of putting the cruise logo on your journal. That rocks.

I think it would be a great idea. I know the Muddy Buddy training thread helped me stay on track and focus towards the end result.

You guys gave me the idea, so thanks. :thumbsup2

That sounds like a great idea to me. Being fit for the second cruise would definitely be a good motivator.

I need all the motivation I can get.

I've been in Weight Watchers for 6 months, and I have lost weight. I still have a while before I reach my goal. I should hope by the time we cruise, I'll have already become a Lifetime member.

WTG!! I'd imagine I'll go back to WW too. I lost 80 lbs on it about 4 years ago. I have maintained 50 lbs of it, but still have a long way to go. :sad2: I think it is a great program!

I need my butt to get out and exercising, so this sounds great to me!

I've got to take off 20 lbs and tone up. That would make me happy.

Exercise is so key for me, so why is it so hard to make myself do it??

:scratchin Try the W.I.S.H. boards the starting a BL summer challenge. You can particpate as little as sending your weight once a week or you can also participate in the challenge-of-the-week. Your actual weight is not posted just your +/- for the week.

Good people are over on those boards as well. I realize the idea is cruise related and people want to hang here but ... its a chance to meet some new peeps and tell them about the Podcast side as well.



Bill

Thanks for the suggestion. I thought of that actually. I just have a hard enough time keeping up with this board and since it is somewhat on topic with the cruise as our timeline, I think it would be easier for me to stay here. How does everyone that has chimed in so far feel?

[dpuck1998]

I'd love be part of this. I've been stuck trying to lose my last 10 lbs for a year.

[L.E. Ott]

I have a feeling that I don't have to respond here. I'm betting I'm participating by default....:lovestruc

That's ok though, I'd like to lose about 50 before our December trip to WDW, and then maintain at least that till the cruise.

[Launchpad11B]

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[dpuck1998]

Cut off your head. 10 pounds of ugly fat gone. Just like that. :thumbsup2

Shouldn't you be protecting our country or something? Get back to work Sargent!

....going to find incriminating photos of the "meat head"

[Illini Disney Guy]

I would also love to be part of this. My wife and I are trying but not succeeding in training for a 5K and then we have hopes of the WDW 1/2 Marathon in 2011 so we would also look a little better for the podcast cruse.

T

[Renysmom]

I would also love to be part of this. My wife and I are trying but not succeeding in training for a 5K and then we have hopes of the WDW 1/2 Marathon in 2011 so we would also look a little better for the podcast cruse.

T

Illi -

The best training program I found for training for your first 5k is Couch to 5k. Here is the link:
http://www.c25k.com/

It's gotten very positive results on the WISH board and has me running now where 6 weeks ago, nothing...

I see your countdown has you at Flower and Garden tomorrow.. Have a wonderful time

[ADP]

I certainly could use the help; especially after Podcast Cruise 1.0. Although I think I'm back on track as far as my eating habits go it wouldn't hurt to keep a watchful eye on what I'm doing each day.

One thing that really helps me is weighing myself each morning. If I've gained a pound or two from the previous day I know I have to watch what I eat the current day. If I've lost I can have an extra piece of pizza or cake. It's really a good weight management technique.

[dpuck1998]

I certainly could use the help; especially after Podcast Cruise 1.0. Although I think I'm back on track as far as my eating habits go it wouldn't hurt to keep a watchful eye on what I'm doing each day.

One thing that really helps me is weighing myself each morning. If I've gained a pound or two from the previous day I know I have to watch what I eat the current day. If I've lost I can have an extra piece of pizza or cake. It's really a good weight management technique.

I do the same thing, sometimes it helps sometimes it hurts ;) I would like to get below 190 and stay there, but I seemed to have settled in at my current weight.

[experiment_627]

Yay! I am so glad I am not alone! :banana:

Do we just want to keep this thread going, start a new one each week, or what? Can you tell I am indecisive? :confused3

[dpuck1998]

Yay! I am so glad I am not alone! :banana:

Do we just want to keep this thread going, start a new one each week, or what? Can you tell I am indecisive? :confused3

Like Jen says...your idea...you are in charge!

[experiment_627]

Like Jen says...your idea...you are in charge!

That's what I was afraid of. :lmao:

I shall think on it today. Anyone can feel free to give their opinion on what you want to do. I don't mind being in charge of whatevah tho. :thumbsup2

[DVCsince02]

Like Jen says...your idea...you are in charge!

:thumbsup2


BTW - No new ideas for 2.0 from me.:laughing:

[jeanigor]

:thumbsup2


BTW - No new ideas for 2.0 from me.:laughing:

You're not going to organize another tasting or track FE?

[crazydisneyman]

I think for the next cruise you can all leave Disney Gift Cards in my Fish Extender instead of all the food. :lmao:

Disney dollars also work! :thumbsup2

[DVCsince02]

You're not going to organize another tasting or track FE?

I don't even know if I'm going yet. :confused:

[cocowum]

I do the same thing, sometimes it helps sometimes it hurts ;) I would like to get below 190 and stay there, but I seemed to have settled in at my current weight.
There is a rule in our house, Paul can't go below 200 lbs. If he does, I'm leaving him. ;) What can I say, I like 'em BIG! :rolleyes1
I don't even know if I'm going yet. :confused:

:faint: :faint: :faint:

Jen, don't even put that out there! Repeat after me "I will be on the next podcast cruise, I will be on the next podcast cruise..." :teeth:

[shellyminnie]

I don't even know if I'm going yet. :confused:

Positive thinking Jen!! :goodvibes

[dpuck1998]

There is a rule in our house, Paul can't go below 200 lbs. If he does, I'm leaving him. ;) What can I say, I like 'em BIG! :rolleyes1


:faint: :faint: :faint:


His 200 is different than my 200. Until I start benching 300 I must stay below 200!

[CDolacki2003]

What a great idea, I gained wait just reading what you all did on the first podcast cruise. But seriously I can use all the help and motivation that I can get.

[L.E. Ott]

His 200 is different than my 200. Until I start benching 300 I must stay below 200!

I'll be happy to bench 200, and stay under 300..........ok, thats a little of an overstatement. I'm not 300 (yet), and no idea what I can bench. :rolleyes1

[Illini Disney Guy]

Illi -

The best training program I found for training for your first 5k is Couch to 5k. Here is the link:
http://www.c25k.com/

It's gotten very positive results on the WISH board and has me running now where 6 weeks ago, nothing...

I see your countdown has you at Flower and Garden tomorrow.. Have a wonderful time

This is the program that we are using. So far it has been great. We will enjoy ourselves very much this weekend.:yay::yay:

T

[jeanigor]

This is the program that we are using. So far it has been great. We will enjoy ourselves very much this weekend.:yay::yay:

T

This is what I based my Muddy Buddy training on...however, I would have liked a little more time to prepare...next year, NO walking!:goodvibes

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Okay first -

Paul -
Sit in the corner on a time out for roughing up Donny-boy - 1 minute for each year of age..... :rolleyes1 Can't you see he's trying to be open and sensitive about his issues? :rotfl:

(Alicia - that should keep 1 pound on him...)

When you're done - bring out that expert coaching advice for the rest of us! :woohoo:

I know I'm going to need all the support I can get from you guys because i'm really bad at this exercising business. I have all of the valid excuses in the book - I work too many hours, have guilt about not spending the remainder with the family, kids are little and need me, etc. Even my Wii Fit isn't supportive and keeps putting pounds on me! :eek:

My goal is 150 and I'm at 174. The last time I dropped that much - I got divorced. I DO NOT plan on doing the latter again, so I think it will be much harder to take off.

And they just opened up a new frozen yogurt shop up the street.... :scared1:

[DVCsince02]

I'm still working on losing the baby weight. I have never been thin, but I would like to lose about 30 more pounds and be healthier. So far I have lost 6.

Of course the "Mommy Makeover" surgery will help with that. ;)

[tlcoke]

I would like to be included too. I need motivation to get out there and exercise. Also does anyone have a cure to having to smell fresh baked cookies, grilled sandwiches (except for when they burn the bread), Bake Potatos from McAllister's Deli everyday? Unfortunately our office shares space with the Food Service on Campus which is a McAllisters Deli and it always smells like Food.

My #1 weakness is the Cookies - White Chocolate Macademia Nut Cookies ....I need to stay away from the Cookies...

[cocowum]

Okay first -

Paul -
Sit in the corner on a time out for roughing up Donny-boy - 1 minute for each year of age..... :rolleyes1 Can't you see he's trying to be open and sensitive about his issues? :rotfl:

(Alicia - that should keep 1 pound on him...)

When you're done - bring out that expert coaching advice for the rest of us! :woohoo:

I know I'm going to need all the support I can get from you guys because i'm really bad at this exercising business. I have all of the valid excuses in the book - I work too many hours, have guilt about not spending the remainder with the family, kids are little and need me, etc. Even my Wii Fit isn't supportive and keeps putting pounds on me! :eek:

My goal is 150 and I'm at 174. The last time I dropped that much - I got divorced. I DO NOT plan on doing the latter again, so I think it will be much harder to take off.

And they just opened up a new frozen yogurt shop up the street.... :scared1:


Don't worry Nancy, Paul was just showing Don a little love. :lovestruc

[dpuck1998]

Okay first -

Paul -
Sit in the corner on a time out for roughing up Donny-boy - 1 minute for each year of age..... :rolleyes1 Can't you see he's trying to be open and sensitive about his issues? :rotfl:

(Alicia - that should keep 1 pound on him...)

When you're done - bring out that expert coaching advice for the rest of us! :woohoo:

I know I'm going to need all the support I can get from you guys because i'm really bad at this exercising business. I have all of the valid excuses in the book - I work too many hours, have guilt about not spending the remainder with the family, kids are little and need me, etc. Even my Wii Fit isn't supportive and keeps putting pounds on me! :eek:

My goal is 150 and I'm at 174. The last time I dropped that much - I got divorced. I DO NOT plan on doing the latter again, so I think it will be much harder to take off.

And they just opened up a new frozen yogurt shop up the street.... :scared1:

Thanks Nancy! Paul :ssst:

I'm still working on losing the baby weight. I have never been thin, but I would like to lose about 30 more pounds and be healthier. So far I have lost 6.

Of course the "Mommy Makeover" surgery will help with that. ;)

Are you doing that? Tamra has talked about it and even had a consult. I think she was looking to slim down one spot and increase another. So far she isn't convinced yet.

Don't worry Nancy, Paul was just showing Don a little love. :lovestruc

Tough Love! I can take it! :lovestruc

[Launchpad11B]

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[cocowum]

What's the "Mommy Makeover" surgery?

[spaddy]

What's the "Mommy Makeover" surgery?

I just googled it. I think I need it.:rotfl:

I am afraid of surgery or I would probably do it.

[experiment_627]

This is what I based my Muddy Buddy training on...however, I would have liked a little more time to prepare...next year, NO walking!:goodvibes

I printed the program out today. That is further than I have ever gotten before. :rotfl:

I would like to be included too. I need motivation to get out there and exercise. Also does anyone have a cure to having to smell fresh baked cookies, grilled sandwiches (except for when they burn the bread), Bake Potatos from McAllister's Deli everyday? Unfortunately our office shares space with the Food Service on Campus which is a McAllisters Deli and it always smells like Food.

My #1 weakness is the Cookies - White Chocolate Macademia Nut Cookies ....I need to stay away from the Cookies...

OMG, I couldn't stand that either. I used to work in a dining hall in college. I never got tired of the stuff brought in from the bakery. :sad2:

I'll start a thread on Mondays so we can track our progress, set goals, encourage each other, and do/say whatever YOU need to do to have a healthy week.

Sound ok?

[BeamsofLight]

I'll start a thread on Mondays so we can track our progress, set goals, encourage each other, and do/say whatever YOU need to do to have a healthy week.

Sound ok?

That sounds good to me. Being able to set a specific goal to work on for each week seems like a good method; baby steps kind of a thing. :thumbsup2

[DVCsince02]

Are you doing that? Tamra has talked about it and even had a consult. I think she was looking to slim down one spot and increase another. So far she isn't convinced yet.

I can't do it until I don't need to worry about the lifting restriction, so I have at least a couple years.

What's the "Mommy Makeover" surgery?

A lift here and a tuck there.:laughing:

I just googled it. I think I need it.:rotfl:

I am afraid of surgery or I would probably do it.

I'm terrified, but would still do it.

[robind]

I've been in Weight Watchers for 6 months, and I have lost weight. I still have a while before I reach my goal. I should hope by the time we cruise, I'll have already become a Lifetime member.

That's great, I was thinking about going back. I lost 45 pounds and was able to keep off 35 - just by switching to diet coke. Now if I can just get off the diet coke and get onto the water.

I was thinking about doing on-line, since I travel so much. I'm just trying to find out if I use the mobile tools if I have to be able to connect to the internet or if it's a stand alone application. I don't turn on the wi-fi or use the internet on my iphone when I travel outside the country.



I'll start a thread on Mondays so we can track our progress, set goals, encourage each other, and do/say whatever YOU need to do to have a healthy week.

Sound ok?

Sounds good to me.

[Illini Disney Guy]

Originally Posted by experiment_627 View Post

I'll start a thread on Mondays so we can track our progress, set goals, encourage each other, and do/say whatever YOU need to do to have a healthy week.

Sound ok?

I am in for that also.

T

[experiment_627]

That sounds good to me. Being able to set a specific goal to work on for each week seems like a good method; baby steps kind of a thing. :thumbsup2

Exactly. And we have people who don't necessarily want to lose weight, just be healthier. :thumbsup2

Although I will weigh every week, the only numbers I truly care about are the ones inside my clothes. The scale can bite me. :laughing:

[wildfan1473]

I'll join in! I definitely need help. I was hoping to start the C25K program earlier this spring, but then I sprained my ankle on a toy :scared1:. I am hopefully going to start a walk to run program through our YMCA next week, I think it's the same type of program, 10 weeks to a 5K.

[robind]

Okay, I went to my favorite store (Target) and bought a scale :scared1:

I really have two goals, to lose wight and lose stuff. I am a massive packrat and want to clean out my house, everything that hasn't been used in a year is going.

I found a consignment shop that I want to check out - I have clothes that have only been worn once or not at all. I tend to buy things that are "great" deals and then decide I don't like them or they don't fit.

[wildfan1473]

Okay, I went to my favorite store (Target) and bought a scale :scared1:

I really have two goals, to lose wight and lose stuff. I am a massive packrat and want to clean out my house, everything that hasn't been used in a year is going.

I found a consignment shop that I want to check out - I have clothes that have only been worn once or not at all. I tend to buy things that are "great" deals and then decide I don't like them or they don't fit.

I am a huge packrat as well. I started doing something about 3 months ago that has worked out well - I pick one item a day that gets thrown out, recycled or put in the donation box. I started in our bathroom, and in a month I got rid of so much unused and outdated junk in the cabinets. After getting used to doing it daily, I upped it to 2 items a day, but when I tried to go to 3, it was too much. So far I've cleaned out 2 bathrooms and am working on the office now. It's slow, but it works.

[BeamsofLight]

I am a huge packrat as well. I started doing something about 3 months ago that has worked out well - I pick one item a day that gets thrown out, recycled or put in the donation box. I started in our bathroom, and in a month I got rid of so much unused and outdated junk in the cabinets. After getting used to doing it daily, I upped it to 2 items a day, but when I tried to go to 3, it was too much. So far I've cleaned out 2 bathrooms and am working on the office now. It's slow, but it works.

Huh. That sounds like a method that might work for me. We're moving in a couple of months and there's a lot of stuff I'd like to clear out before that. Not wanting to move boxes is a good motivator, too. :laughing:

[calypso*a*go-go]

I got on the scales and was up 9 lbs! I can't think of anything I ate on the ship or at WDW that was worth how hard I'll have to work to get it off (and I didn't even get to do DATW!).

Just got back from a 4 mile walk and I'll be doing it again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day...yikes!!!

[robind]

I am a huge packrat as well. I started doing something about 3 months ago that has worked out well - I pick one item a day that gets thrown out, recycled or put in the donation box. I started in our bathroom, and in a month I got rid of so much unused and outdated junk in the cabinets. After getting used to doing it daily, I upped it to 2 items a day, but when I tried to go to 3, it was too much. So far I've cleaned out 2 bathrooms and am working on the office now. It's slow, but it works.

That is excellent, I just hate looking at how much money I spent and thowing it away. I must have about 50 bare essentual eye shadows/ blushes that I never wear anymore, but they were on average $10 a piece :scared1:, but if I'm not going to wear it, why let it clutter up my house. I do have some that were never opened, so I'm going to put them on ebay.

It's sounding like my dad is going to be moving out of my house, so it will just be me and my brother, so it's time to start thinking of downsizing. I need to clean out and clean up so if I do decide to sell my house it will be ready.

Don't know how the market in my area is, but I am so tempted to move to my own personal mecca (aka Orlando), but I know I can't stand the summers.

Boy, did I get off topic or what?

[robind]

I got on the scales and was up 9 lbs! I can't think of anything I ate on the ship or at WDW that was worth how hard I'll have to work to get it off (and I didn't even get to do DATW!).

Just got back from a 4 mile walk and I'll be doing it again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day...yikes!!!

Not even a dole whip? :rotfl:

I was lucky, I think w/ all the walking and sweating, I didn't gain anything. I am pretty seditary in my real life so that was a lot of exercise for me.

[LocustPoint]

This is just what I need to get and keep motivated. I have walked three times so far this week-from my house to Ft McHenry around the sea wall and back (about 3 miles). Now I just have to keep it going.

[experiment_627]

Anyone with a Wii planning on getting (or have already gotten) EA Active? I've read good things about it. I was totally addicted to Wii Fit before I hurt my foot in March, and it sounds like this is way more of a workout.

[calypso*a*go-go]

Not even a dole whip? :rotfl:

I was lucky, I think w/ all the walking and sweating, I didn't gain anything. I am pretty seditary in my real life so that was a lot of exercise for me.

That's what's really weird -- I didn't have any of my favorite things on this trip: Dole Whip, chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich from the Main Street Bakery, or cinnamon glazed almonds. (Good thing I guess, or I would have gained even more!)

[experiment_627]

Just got back from a 4 mile walk and I'll be doing it again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day...yikes!!!

This is just what I need to get and keep motivated. I have walked three times so far this week-from my house to Ft McHenry around the sea wall and back (about 3 miles). Now I just have to keep it going.

WTG!! :cheer2:

[wildfan1473]

Anyone with a Wii planning on getting (or have already gotten) EA Active? I've read good things about it. I was totally addicted to Wii Fit before I hurt my foot in March, and it sounds like this is way more of a workout.

I'd like to hear more about this as well.

I realized yesterday I was back to my pre-adoption weight. Between back surgery and adopting our boys 7 weeks later, I lost almost 40 pounds without doing anything (including sleeping or eating for about 6 months!) I swore up and down I wasn't going to put it back on...well, I swore alot more yesterday :lmao: On my way out for a nice hour long walk! :banana:

[BeamsofLight]

Anyone with a Wii planning on getting (or have already gotten) EA Active? I've read good things about it. I was totally addicted to Wii Fit before I hurt my foot in March, and it sounds like this is way more of a workout.
I've been considering it. I like my Wii Fit but I find that the workout isn't really intense enough for my liking. So far the reviews I've read have been good, but I don't personally know anyone who has it.

[MonkeyPants]

Anyone with a Wii planning on getting (or have already gotten) EA Active? I've read good things about it. I was totally addicted to Wii Fit before I hurt my foot in March, and it sounds like this is way more of a workout.

I have it but have only messed with it for like 10 minutes so far. The leg strap thing is well constructed, but I have to mess with it to figure out how to get it to stay on better, seems to slip down a bit when I start moving with it on. The resistance band that comes with it...well it just doesnt offer much resistance :rotfl: so when I fire it up next I will be using one of the other bands I have. Only seen a handful of the exercises they offer so far, but it definitely is more workout and less game then Wii Fit is.

[LMO429]

Since we are highly considering re booking the 2.0 cruise I would like to join in. We just got back from 13 days of vacation at wdw and the podcast cruise and the number on the scale was just scary! :scared1: I then immediately joined ww online.

[froggy5657]

I don't want to lose weight, but I want to gain some muscle.

[experiment_627]

I don't want to lose weight, but I want to gain some muscle.

We have lots of different goals among us. The more the merrier! :goodvibes

[katscradle]

I am home and I am up for this as well. :thumbsup2
I am back on my Isagenix program and expect to have all my weight off by the time we take our trip in Dec./09 :yay:
I am also working on building lean muscle mass as well. :banana:

[Launchpad11B]

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[calypso*a*go-go]

I walked again today! It was so beautiful outside...I felt great by the time I finished. :goodvibes

[BeamsofLight]

I walked again today! It was so beautiful outside...I felt great by the time I finished. :goodvibes
Woo! :cheer2:

I think I know what my plan for week one will be. I've been losing consistently (slowly, but consistently) for the past month, but this week the scale won't budge, even though I know I was 'on plan' as far as eating goes. *mumblegrumble*

Seems like it might be time to add in some exercise back in. :yay: <--- He seems to be enjoying jumping jacks, at least. Maybe I can be like him. :laughing:

[wildfan1473]

Well, I went for a 4-mile walk last night, and was hoping to get out again today, but it didn't happen. I did, however, spend about 2 hours in the veggie garden planting, weeding and hauling hoses for watering.

[MonkeyPants]

I did two 5K jogs today :thumbsup2

[BeamsofLight]

I did two 5K jogs today :thumbsup2

That's a lotta jogging! :cheer2:

Have you experimented any more with the EA active 'game'?

[MonkeyPants]

That's a lotta jogging! :cheer2:

Have you experimented any more with the EA active 'game'?


I did one in the more and then other tonight after the sun had gone down. No I hadnt gotten back to EA active again yet, the weather has been so nice I have been trying to exercise outdoors. I enjoy that more, however my allergies dont ;)


only thing I have used my Wii for the last couple of days for was for Punch-Out ;)

[BeamsofLight]

Ahh, I hear ya about the allergies. Mine haven't been so bad this year, but my husband's been miserable. We better get a lot of nice plants out of it, at least. :rolleyes:

I put Active on my anniversary present suggestion list (it's this week), so I'm thinking I may be trying it out sooner than later. :thumbsup2

[BriarRosie]

I walked again today! It was so beautiful outside...I felt great by the time I finished. :goodvibes

I did 4.5 miles today. The weather here was terrific, too!

[wildfan1473]

I did two 5K jogs today :thumbsup2

Holy smokes! That's alot of jogging! Good for you :cheer2:

[CinderellasSister]

I would love to join in on this group. I too have some weight I'd like to lose before my next trip in February, and then more by the time the cruise comes around. I've lost 2 pounds so far, so that's my motivation right now. It's definitely tough at work with everyone ordering out all the time. I'm finding my office door shut more than I used to. That helps keep the temptation away.

:grouphug:

[calypso*a*go-go]

I can't jog because it absolutely kills my knees...so a fast paced walk is about as good as it gets! :cool1:

[LocustPoint]

I walked 3 miles yesterday and walked again this morning. I may try to get another walk in tonight. I won't be able to do much Tuesday through Friday since I have to work my two jobs.

[L.E. Ott]

I can't jog because it absolutely kills my knees...so a fast paced walk is about as good as it gets! :cool1:

I'm right there with you. Mine are shot and running means extreme pain for me. So we'll be walking. We'll just have to have a couple of the super-speedy ones go grab us a couple of hammocks at Serenity Bay for when we're done with our stroll.

[MonkeyPants]

I can't jog because it absolutely kills my knees...so a fast paced walk is about as good as it gets! :cool1:

used to hurt my knees and my ankles but as I have started to drop some of my weight its getting a bit easier on me

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[MonkeyPants]

okay I just finished my 1st day of the 30 day EA Active challange. Was 16 sets of exercises (not 16 different exercises, most were repeated twice) The first workout ran about 15 minutes, burned about 175 calories and I will admit I worked up a bit of a sweat doing it. One area that this has an advantage over Wii Fit is that its 1 exercise after another, you dont have to go back to the menu and pick a new exercise option this just rolls into the next exercise. There are instuctional vids at the start of each exercise but you can skip it once you know how to perform them. I still say the resistance band is too wimpy, tried an resistance cord I had but the handles are too thick to allow you to hold the wii controls as well. I have a thicker band around here somewhere, when I find it I will try that one out in place of the ones included.

The exercises I had in the first workout included: Walking/running. Squats. Side lunges. Boxing. Bent over rows. Shoulder lifts Inline Skating...something else that I cant recall.

The only exercise I wasnt that thrilled with was the inline skating exercise, basically you do a squat, the lower you get the faster your character goes, then when you hit a ramp you have to jump.

Overall I am impressed so far. I am looking forward to seeing what other exercises are in there.

[tlcoke]

I did one in the more and then other tonight after the sun had gone down. No I hadnt gotten back to EA active again yet, the weather has been so nice I have been trying to exercise outdoors. I enjoy that more, however my allergies dont ;)
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My Allergies are killing me right now. I can't step outside for 5 minutes before my Sinuses go haywire. Unfortunate for me I live in the #1 worst city in the country to live if you have Allergies. :sick: Does sneezing fits count as exercise?

[katscradle]

I've been considering it. I like my Wii Fit but I find that the workout isn't really intense enough for my liking. So far the reviews I've read have been good, but I don't personally know anyone who has it.

I have a WiiFit and find if you do all the Yoga exercises and then the strengh training exercises that you get quite a workout.
I always wind up having a shower afterwards.
However I do not like the Jullian Michaels for Wii.
All it will let me do is run, and I don't like running in place.

[katscradle]

Does anyone on this thread weight train? If not you should consider it. It greatly increases your body's ability to burn fat. Also, it increases metabolism. Just a thought. :goodvibes

I am currantly drinking a mix of protein and calcium at night before bed which is supossed to build lean musscle mass. I can definately feel a differance. I also due a smaller workout with weights every other day in the mornings.
Then on the days I head to the gym I workout with weights before doing my cardio.
Is this what you mean?

[dpuck1998]

Does anyone on this thread weight train? If not you should consider it. It greatly increases your body's ability to burn fat. Also, it increases metabolism. Just a thought. :goodvibes

I couldn't agree more! Once I started doing weight training I was able to lose weight a lot quicker. Muscle = burning calories I feel better, I'm stronger and gosh darn it....people like me :rotfl2:

[experiment_627]

I have a WiiFit and find if you do all the Yoga exercises and then the strengh training exercises that you get quite a workout.
I always wind up having a shower afterwards.
However I do not like the Jullian Michaels for Wii.
All it will let me do is run, and I don't like running in place.

I completly agree about the Yoga and ST on Wii Fit. I felt like they were really helping me. I hope I can stand on the balance board again very soon.

I don't think I have heard/read one good thing about the Jillian one. I am glad I never got that one. It had such potential.

[MonkeyPants]

I completly agree about the Yoga and ST on Wii Fit. I felt like they were really helping me. I hope I can stand on the balance board again very soon.

I don't think I have heard/read one good thing about the Jillian one. I am glad I never got that one. It had such potential.


yeah I have heard the JM one stinks, on a side note I really enjoy her radio show

[katscradle]

I completly agree about the Yoga and ST on Wii Fit. I felt like they were really helping me. I hope I can stand on the balance board again very soon.

I don't think I have heard/read one good thing about the Jillian one. I am glad I never got that one. It had such potential.


I was so excited about when I got it last X-mas.
I wish I could figure out how to do something other than the running.
It is not as easy to work as the original Wiifit.

[shellyminnie]

I couldn't agree more! Once I started doing weight training I was able to lose weight a lot quicker. Muscle = burning calories I feel better, I'm stronger and gosh darn it....people like me :rotfl2:

Who said we liked you?? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Just Kidding :rolleyes1 :)

[dpuck1998]

Who said we liked you?? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Just Kidding :rolleyes1 :)

That was just my daily affirmation to myself ;)

[shellyminnie]

That was just my daily affirmation to myself ;)

yeah, surrrre . . .;)

[cocowum]

I couldn't agree more! Once I started doing weight training I was able to lose weight a lot quicker. Muscle = burning calories I feel better, I'm stronger and gosh darn it....people like me :rotfl2:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Just kidding Don! You're in myfaves for sure. :lovestruc

[Disneybridein2k3]

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Just kidding Don! You're in myfaves for sure. :lovestruc
Uh oh Don, don't let Pinky know you are the competition or you'll be needing to do a lot more weight training!

[Renysmom]

yeah I have heard the JM one stinks, on a side note I really enjoy her radio show

I LOVE her radio show.... I went back and DL all her shows off of Itunes... I have learned so much from them.... Her shows are on Itunes, but you have to search for KFI AM 640 and then DL them from the show listings... I will say I dont agree 100% with everything but I really am learning so much!!

I also have several of her workout DVD's.. I really enjoy them and use them as well as running and light weight training... She has admitted that the wii game bombed because she wasn't 100% involved with it and would ahve done things differently and will on the next one..

Biggest thing to remember is its all about calories in - calories out... You have to know what you are eating in calories vs what you NEED to be eating to lose weight. Ive been counting calories for the past month or so and it has been a HUGE eye opener for me... I have a few iPhone apps that really help me with this

[BeamsofLight]

Biggest thing to remember is its all about calories in - calories out... You have to know what you are eating in calories vs what you NEED to be eating to lose weight. Ive been counting calories for the past month or so and it has been a HUGE eye opener for me... I have a few iPhone apps that really help me with this

I find counting calories so helpful. Like, not following a prescribed plan (like WW, though I do have an online account that I'm using in conjunction with the counting) so much as just adding up the calories for everything I eat. I think it just appeals to the micro-manager in me. :rolleyes1

I do know that I can exercise like a fiend and not lose more than a couple of pounds if I don't get the eating right thing down first, though (from years of experience, sadly). So eating right's been my first goal. So far, so good. Now just to do both together...

[BeamsofLight]

I have a WiiFit and find if you do all the Yoga exercises and then the strengh training exercises that you get quite a workout.
I always wind up having a shower afterwards.
However I do not like the Jullian Michaels for Wii.
All it will let me do is run, and I don't like running in place.

I like the yoga and the strength exercises for Wii Fit, but I don't like the pausing between them, I guess. Like 'Press A, Press B, Press A', kwim? I find following a dvd first and then hitting up the Fit for cool down works well for me, but just the Fit alone isn't quite intense enough.

From everything I've heard, I'm glad I avoided the JM game. I don't like running in place, either. :headache:

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[L.E. Ott]

Does that mean 7 desserts at Palo Brunch is Baaaaaaad?

[Renysmom]

"I'm in the field of personal training & nutrition and will help anyone who asks."

I want help, when do you plan on uploading the PCC 2.0 workout video?? You know we would all use it!! Will it be weights, cardio or both?? :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[dpuck1998]

I just meant if you're not doing any weight training, you should start. The myth is that weight training will add bulk to a persons frame. This is only true if that is your specific goal and you dedicate countless hours in the gym. Adding simple weight training to your normal workout program is a huge benefit to losing weight and staying fit.

I hesitate to give advice on health and fitness because of the sensitivity of the subject. People take suggestions on ways to improve fitness levels as personal insults sometimes. It has happened on these boards many times. I'm in the field of personal training & nutrition and will help anyone who asks. Reaching your fitness goals can be difficult if you go about it the wrong way. Most people just need good advice. :thumbsup2

Paul, I would be interested to see a workout schedule. I currently workout with a buddy that is in PE training and Varsity Football coach. When he gets a real job I might lose my workout partner. If you have someone in writing I'd love to see it so I can get in a solo workout when necessary.

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[MonkeyPants]

I hesitate to give advice on health and fitness because of the sensitivity of the subject. People take suggestions on ways to improve fitness levels as personal insults sometimes.

How dare you tell me ways to improve my fitness level!!!! :scared1:

:rotfl: I know what you mean tho. Its kind of funny (in a sad way) A person can know they are not in shape, make their own personal observation that they are not in shape and need to do something about it, you make a suggestion to them thinking you are being helpful and then they think you are putting them down. Hate to admit it, but I have actually been guilty of this myself a time or two :rolleyes: I think a big part of it tho was that while I knew I should/needed to do something, part of me still wasnt ready do comit to doing anything. It was always I'll start tomorrow...tomorrow..tomorrow. Well Carl Weathers said it best in Rocky 3 "Damn it Rock, there is no tomorrow!" Life lessons from Sylvester Stallone :rotfl:

[experiment_627]

I just meant if you're not doing any weight training, you should start. The myth is that weight training will add bulk to a persons frame. This is only true if that is your specific goal and you dedicate countless hours in the gym. Adding simple weight training to your normal workout program is a huge benefit to losing weight and staying fit.

I hesitate to give advice on health and fitness because of the sensitivity of the subject. People take suggestions on ways to improve fitness levels as personal insults sometimes. It has happened on these boards many times. I'm in the field of personal training & nutrition and will help anyone who asks. Reaching your fitness goals can be difficult if you go about it the wrong way. Most people just need good advice. :thumbsup2

I know exactly what you mean, but I for one, would not take it that way. I am the one that opened the door here. Besides, I seriously doubt anyone that anyone who had met you or seen your picture would be inclined to argue with your advice on fitness. :thumbsup2

Does that mean 7 desserts at Palo Brunch is Baaaaaaad?

Once we board the ship, all bets are off. :goodvibes

I am gonna start our weekly thread here in a few. Feel free to come post your goals and join us over there.

[experiment_627]

Please post your goal(s) for the week. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you meet those goals. Post your progress throughout the week, you never know when YOU might inspire someone else in their journey.

We have 80 weeks until PC 2.0 (I know, :sad1:). Let's be as healthy as we can by then. :cheer2:

[experiment_627]

I want to reign in my vacation mode diet and get back to some exercise. Once, I manage that this week, I'll work on more specific plans for both.

I tend to be very all or nothing in my thinking, especially when it comes to food/exercise, so baby steps are in order...

[robind]

Two Goals
Exercise --> I am going to use the WII Fit @ least 20 minutes every day. My first challenge will be finding it hidden under all the junk in my room. :rotfl:

Food ---> No fried / drive thru food.

[wildfan1473]

I have found that I need baby steps also, otherwise I lose control so fast and then I totally give up.

With that in mind, I am starting a food journal today. I am just going to start writing down what I am consuming, and then figure out where I can cut back and modify. I snack alot.

The other goal I have is to stretch daily. I have tension headaches that begin in my right upper back area, I had low back surgery 3 years ago but have weak ab muscles, I have tendonitis in both elbows....I had been doing yoga last year, it just got too hectic to continue, but it really helped. I need to go back desperately.

The one thing I need is accountability. My husband is not very good about getting on me to eat better and exercise, because he doesn't want me to feel bad. We've gotten into several arguments over the years about it, and I have begged him to do it, but he won't. I have no family here, and we live in the country with no neighbors. It's hard to find walking/exercising partners, etc.

[froggy5657]

Umm Exercise at least two times this week. (Baby Steps)

[dpuck1998]

No problem Puck. I would need to know your specific goals. Work out programs can differ widely and being specific reduces wasted time on your part. Who has time to waste these days? :goodvibes

Alright Lunny, I'm in decent shape, I run and do a decent weight program right now. We mix it up, but always do plenty of bench, squats and dumbbell work. When the weather is nice we go outside and do lots of "odd" stuff including pushing my car around the parking lot, flipping tires and the ever fun burpies (YUK). We toss in some pullups, bench dips and cleans on occasion. We always finish with a core workout that is everything from crunches to planks and other misc core "stuff". I like to play basketball and am in a flag football league in the fall/winter. I'm getting older so I have slowed down, but my goal is to be stronger and maintain and/or lose a little weight. I'm 195 and would like to hit 180-185 and stay there. Right now I workout about 3-4 times a week and run/bike about the same. I have access to the High School weight room any time I need it and right now have a good workout buddy. My fear is when I lose that I'll slide and have a tough time working out. I need to convince myself that I can workout alone and be just fine. I know that means no squats and bench stuff without a spotter, but with dumbbells I should be able to fill in the gaps. If I just go alone right now without a list I'm a lost puppy and will always error on the side of less. If I have a good workout on paper I will always complete it.

I know that is a book of an answer when you asked a sentence question :)

[BeamsofLight]

Foodie goal - Keep on my plan, keep the journal going

Movin' goal - 100 minutes of purposeful activity this week (meaning activity I'm doing just to make that goal, not including just walking to get the mail or whatever). I know that's not very many minutes, but I want to build it up slowly.

Good luck, everyone! :goodvibes

[BeamsofLight]

Sorry, one more post.

If what your eating isn't conducive to good health, you can work out 24 hours a day with little or no results! Fitness is 75% nutrition VS. 25% exercise. :)
It took me a long time to reconcile that fact because, in my mind, when I was 20ish (instead of 30ish as I am now), I exercised like mad and lost weight like crazy. What I realize now, in retrospect, was that I wasn't just exercising like mad - to the point I injured myself, actually - I was pretty much starving myself.

It was a great weight loss plan ... for like, a year. After I had to give up the strenuous workouts due to pain and started eating like a normal human being again, my body was more than happy to pack the pounds back on.

Oh, well. Live and learn. :rolleyes:


I hesitate to give advice on health and fitness because of the sensitivity of the subject. People take suggestions on ways to improve fitness levels as personal insults sometimes. It has happened on these boards many times. I'm in the field of personal training & nutrition and will help anyone who asks. Reaching your fitness goals can be difficult if you go about it the wrong way. Most people just need good advice. :thumbsup2
I'd be interested in some advice, if you have some to share. I can see how some people might take it the wrong way, but I'm askin' for it so bring it on. :cool2:
I like weight/strength training, especially since in the past I've found it gives pretty quick results in terms of body shape (lovely lean muscles :thumbsup2), but I'm curious what types of weight work will be most beneficial to the overall weight loss thing. I'm thinking focus on big muscle groups?

[DizzyFORDisney]

Check out www.the-fitness-motivator.com. It has all kinds of great motivational, nutritional, and fitness ideas. Tons of calculators, fitness plans, and even running training plans!

[CinderellasSister]

I'm going to start small here for this week. I'd like to get out at least 3 times this week for walks. (I do work 2 jobs, so some of my nights may be filled) I'm sticking with my slim-fast diet so far, to at least help me off the carbs and snacks. I lost 2 pounds last week, so I'm hoping for another pound or two this week as well.

[BriarRosie]

I lost .6 on my weigh in on Saturday, so I'm 1 lb. away from a "milestone" number. :banana:

I need to go to the produce store and pick up more of the fruits and veggies like I had last week. I went for a 4 1/2 mile walk a couple days ago, and I'm planning to walk with my sister later after she comes over for dinner.

We're not going to walk 4 1/2 miles, though. :laughing:

[katscradle]

I started by doing a full grocery shop this weekend with lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Now for the difficult part..
Meal planning is something I am not very good at..
So every morning after the boys are off to school it is planning that nights dinner. This will go a long way in cutting out the fast food, b/c I have forgotten to take something out of the freezer for dinner. :)

[CDolacki2003]

I too need baby steps. Gotta keep reminding myself that I did not gain my weight in one week so I can expect to lose it all in one week.

I went shopping for healthy food, salads for lunch and grilled items for dinner. Also I have to write everything that goes into my mouth down, otherwise I lose track and thats where this train derails.

Goal: to exercise at least 20 minutes every other day this week, I can see the dogs smiling now.

Thanks for starting this I really needed the motivation and morale support this is going to give me.:thumbsup2

[MonkeyPants]

I too need baby steps. Gotta keep reminding myself that I did not gain my weight in one week so I can expect to lose it all in one week.




my thoughts exactly, I didnt put it on all over night, so it aint coming off all over night....but a great deal of it did go on due to all night snacking :rotfl:

[BriarRosie]

I have a suggestion that might get everyone to exercise at least once, if not twice in any given week:

Do not listen to the DIS Unplugged podcasts unless you're exercising.

That means, listen while you're going for a walk, while gardening, while doing anything that isn't sitting in an office or by the computer, or on a couch!

[jeanigor]

I have to start eating and exercising like a normal person instead of like I was still on vacation.

[tlcoke]

My goal is to go walk for at least 20 minutes two times this week. Our weather forecast has rain in it through Wednesday.

[wildfan1473]

I just completed week 1, day 1 of the couch to 5K program :woohoo:

[wdwscout]

This is a GREAT idea- I need accountability!

Baby steps goal for week 1 (of 80!)
No fast food drive throughs.
I drive a lot for work- most of my breakfast and lunch times are in the car.
If I bring fruit or my own lunch foods that can be eaten while driving- it's better than fast food. And no more chips in the car!

[experiment_627]

I have found that I need baby steps also, otherwise I lose control so fast and then I totally give up.

With that in mind, I am starting a food journal today. I am just going to start writing down what I am consuming, and then figure out where I can cut back and modify. I snack alot.

The other goal I have is to stretch daily. I have tension headaches that begin in my right upper back area, I had low back surgery 3 years ago but have weak ab muscles, I have tendonitis in both elbows....I had been doing yoga last year, it just got too hectic to continue, but it really helped. I need to go back desperately.

The one thing I need is accountability. My husband is not very good about getting on me to eat better and exercise, because he doesn't want me to feel bad. We've gotten into several arguments over the years about it, and I have begged him to do it, but he won't. I have no family here, and we live in the country with no neighbors. It's hard to find walking/exercising partners, etc.

I hope we can be some source of accountability for you. I need it too!

I lost .6 on my weigh in on Saturday, so I'm 1 lb. away from a "milestone" number. :banana:

I need to go to the produce store and pick up more of the fruits and veggies like I had last week. I went for a 4 1/2 mile walk a couple days ago, and I'm planning to walk with my sister later after she comes over for dinner.

We're not going to walk 4 1/2 miles, though. :laughing:

Grats on the loss!! Did you enjoy your walk? It helps so much to have someone with you!

I started by doing a full grocery shop this weekend with lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Now for the difficult part..
Meal planning is something I am not very good at..
So every morning after the boys are off to school it is planning that nights dinner. This will go a long way in cutting out the fast food, b/c I have forgotten to take something out of the freezer for dinner. :)

Planning is SO important for me. Good luck!!

I have to start eating and exercising like a normal person instead of like I was still on vacation.

I am right there with ya! We can do it!

I just completed week 1, day 1 of the couch to 5K program :woohoo:

:woohoo: WTG!!!

Oh yeah, I just remembered another goal for me this week. No slushies!!!

[mainegal]

Goals

Eating - Beware of snacking, THINK before I eat. Put fork down and swallow before taking next bite. New step - start food diary.

Sleep - Get enough sleep. No more reading the disboards or staying too late in Wednesday chat when I should be sleeping.

Moving - I am okay on that part. Gym for weights and treadmill couple times a week, water aerobics twice a week, bike downtown for dinner once or twice a week. After dinner walks 3 - 4 times a week. Today climbed two small hills (two hours total) and rode bike 11 miles on an unpaved rail trail.

Whoo boy! I have got to get more balanced!

[robind]

I have a suggestion that might get everyone to exercise at least once, if not twice in any given week:

Do not listen to the DIS Unplugged podcasts unless you're exercising.

That means, listen while you're going for a walk, while gardening, while doing anything that isn't sitting in an office or by the computer, or on a couch!

That's a good idea.

[Renysmom]

I started by doing a full grocery shop this weekend with lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Now for the difficult part..
Meal planning is something I am not very good at..
So every morning after the boys are off to school it is planning that nights dinner. This will go a long way in cutting out the fast food, b/c I have forgotten to take something out of the freezer for dinner. :)

We are bad at that as well so DH and I did a meal schedule for a MONTH.. We have a list of 4 weeks of dinners (lower fats, and calories, etc) and it is hanging on the fridge. As we eat one we cross it off, we've done this for 2 weeks now and it has been awesome as some meals require us to take something out of the freezer, not all of them do in case we forget, like Grill Cheese on Natures Own Wheat bread with fruit and raw veggies (Bordon's low fat cheese 30 calories and Natures own Wheat bread 2 slices 130 calories).

I also pack my lunch every night now, including afternoon snacks and a 64 oz bottle of homemade Ice tea non sweetened. I also leave my small bills and change in the car so I cant use the snack machine if i am tempted since they don't take large bills LOL

Hope these ideas help someone

[Renysmom]

My weekly Plans

Stick to my 1300 daily calories count, which is what my iPhone program says it should be for my age, weight, height and goals

Monday - Run and weights, 50+ Crunches.... DONE
Tuesday - 30 Minute Shred, 30 Minute Eliptical, 50+ Crunches
Wednesday - Run and weights, 50+ Crunches
Thursday - 30 Minute Shred, 30 Minute Eliptical, 50+ Crunches
Friday - Run and weights, 50+ Crunches
Saturday - Off Day 50+ Crunches


I am just starting the crunch schedule and have worked up to 50 so that is why I say at least 50. When I hit 60 consistently then that will be my goal+, and on and on till I get to 150 day :)... Hey I have a beach vacation, cruie and Class Reunion in the next 5 months.. I need them LOL

[kim532]

Do not listen to the DIS Unplugged podcasts unless you're exercising.



That is some serious motivation. I'll try it.

My goal is no Pepsi (my addiction) and to exercise 3 times this week. ( Got two of the times down now with the podcast)

[Mish19]

This is great guys! I think I'll join you guys, I'm actually on Jenny Craig but I've started to feel stalled with it. I am going to write down everything I eat and use my Wii Fit 5 days a week for 30 minutes! I just got my Wii so I am in the honeymoon stage with it LOL. I am a step aerobic-aholic!

[MonkeyPants]

just finished the 2nd day of the 30 challange in the EA Active Wii game. I switched the resistance band to another shorter thicker one I had, it as it turned out was actually too short the over head presses had me afraid the band was going to snap or the handle straps were going to come flying off, I'll need to find another band between this one and the one that comes with the game. You will definitely worked up a sweat, Active is definitely more of an exercise software then Wiifit :thumbsup2

[robind]

....to tell me I'm a couch potato. Okay I found the balance board under the pile of pillows and it's been 126 days since I last use Wii Fit :scared1: The good news is that I lost 4 pounds, which is better than gaining.

I did however, do my 20 minutes - 10 of the strength training exercises and 10 aerobics. That silly thing kept hitting me in the head with hulu hoops.

[katscradle]

Well tomorrow is the telltale day for me.. :eek:
Wednesday's is my measure and weigh in day.
I have not done either in 3 weeks. :eek::eek:
I also indulged in alot of extras during those three weeks. :scared1::scared1:
On the upside my clothes still fit. :banana:
Also when I returned home I got right back on my Isagenix weight loss program. No slip-ups so far. :dance3::banana:
I will let you all know tomorrow after I get home from WW. :)

[sshaw10060]

I think I have to start by stepping on the scale. I'll get back with a goal once I work up the nerve. In the past all my diets ended up with me regaining the weight plus several bonus pounds. Lately, it seems the bonus pounds are adding up.

[experiment_627]

We are bad at that as well so DH and I did a meal schedule for a MONTH.. We have a list of 4 weeks of dinners (lower fats, and calories, etc) and it is hanging on the fridge. As we eat one we cross it off, we've done this for 2 weeks now and it has been awesome as some meals require us to take something out of the freezer, not all of them do in case we forget, like Grill Cheese on Natures Own Wheat bread with fruit and raw veggies (Bordon's low fat cheese 30 calories and Natures own Wheat bread 2 slices 130 calories).

I also pack my lunch every night now, including afternoon snacks and a 64 oz bottle of homemade Ice tea non sweetened. I also leave my small bills and change in the car so I cant use the snack machine if i am tempted since they don't take large bills LOL

Hope these ideas help someone

:worship: I can plan one, sometimes two, weeks at a time. I wish I could do a month at a time. I'd like to not have to shop that often.

This is great guys! I think I'll join you guys, I'm actually on Jenny Craig but I've started to feel stalled with it. I am going to write down everything I eat and use my Wii Fit 5 days a week for 30 minutes! I just got my Wii so I am in the honeymoon stage with it LOL. I am a step aerobic-aholic!

I LOVE my Wii! Be careful with the stepping if you do it barefoot. I ended up injuring my foot and being put on steriods and anti-imflammatories for a month thanks to the stepping.

....to tell me I'm a couch potato. Okay I found the balance board under the pile of pillows and it's been 126 days since I last use Wii Fit :scared1: The good news is that I lost 4 pounds, which is better than gaining.

I did however, do my 20 minutes - 10 of the strength training exercises and 10 aerobics. That silly thing kept hitting me in the head with hulu hoops.

WTG on the exercise! I think 20 min. goes by fairly fast on the Wii.

Well tomorrow is the telltale day for me.. :eek:
Wednesday's is my measure and weigh in day.
I have not done either in 3 weeks. :eek::eek:
I also indulged in alot of extras during those three weeks. :scared1::scared1:
On the upside my clothes still fit. :banana:
Also when I returned home I got right back on my Isagenix weight loss program. No slip-ups so far. :dance3::banana:
I will let you all know tomorrow after I get home from WW. :)

Good luck! Let us know how it goes! :cheer2:

[Renysmom]

I receive several recipe group emails (not sure why as I really don’t like to cook LOL) but one I receive gives lots of alternative calorie recipes so I have decided that when I see some that look great I will start to share with you guys. Hope that is okay with everyone.

So here is a Week One Meal perfect for a weekend BBQ with the family.

Sliders:

Did you know that 4 White Castle Sliders have 560 calories, Jack n Box 3 sliders have 748, Ruby Tuesday’s have 1178 calories and 72 grams of fat (eek I have eaten these more than once LOL), Chili’s sliders have 1579 and 97 grams of fat

Hungry Girl has developed a lower-calorie version that is just as delicious and also costs less to make.

Queen of the Castle Sliders: Only 254 calories which is 306 less than the lowest listed above

Ingredients:
4 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef
2 slices light bread (40 - 45 calories each with at least 2g fiber per slice)
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 hamburger dill pickle chips
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Optional condiments: ketchup and mustard

Directions:
Combine beef and seasonings in a small bowl, and knead mixture by hand until integrated. Divide seasoned beef evenly into four balls. Flatten and form each ball into a square patty on a plate. Using a knife, make four small slits on the top of each patty. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes.

Bring a pan sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Spread onion out on the pan. Place the patties on top of the onion, slit-side down, and cover the pan. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes (no flipping necessary), or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, cut each slice of bread into four squares, for a total of eight pieces. (If you like, slightly toast bread first.) Feel free to spread ketchup and/or mustard onto four pieces. Set aside.

Once patties are cooked through, scoop each one along with the onion beneath it onto one piece of bread. Top each with a pickle chip and then another bread piece (or the other way around, if you want to be fancy!). Let cool slightly, and then slide 'em into your mouth!
MAKES 1 SERVING Serving Size: 4 sliders (entire recipe) Calories: 254 Fat: 5.5g

From Hungry Girl Website

Easy Oven Fries

McD Med fries has 380 cal, BK Medium has 360, Wendy's has 330. These home made fries only have 150 saving yourself 180 from the lowest listed fast food fry.

Easy, Awesome Oven Fries

2 pounds unpeeled russet potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch wedges
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl toss the potatoes, oil, salt and pepper. Spread potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender and brown in spots, turning occasionally, about 45 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired and serve. Makes 6 servings.

Calories 150; Fat 4.8g

From Cook Less website

Add Fruits and veggies and you have a well balanced low cal Fast Food equivalent meal where you have saved 486 calories. To burn those 486 calories you would have to run for 1 1/2 hours (at a 12 min mile), or walk 2 hours and 55 minutes at a brisk rate, or elliptical train for 1 hour 20 minutes, or cross train for 1 hour 15 minutes :scared1::scared1::scared1:

[wildfan1473]

First, the good. I did my favorite body band workout this morning as soon as I sent DS7 off on the school bus. I haven't done it in ages, but I used it instead of PT after I had my back surgery, since we were in Russia for almost a month. It really helped me strengthen those very weak ab and back muscles. DS4 woke up before I finished, but he was content to sit and play next to me (and make the requisite 4 year old comments :laughing: )

The bad. After walking so much lately, my back has really been bothering me. That's why I pulled out that video. I'm going to have to really strengthen my core again before I get too involved in a walking or running program.

The ugly. I've been writing everything down that goes into my mouth. Holy cow! I know I snack alot, but holy cow! Here I think I'm having a decent lunch - salad with light dressing, and a small ham and cheese (white, not yellow) sandwich. After adding in my 1 can of coke I allow myself daily, it was 703 calories :scared1: And I'm still hungry :headache:

Talk about a wake-up call.

[dpuck1998]

I'm going to workout at 5 and have done decent at eating today....Hopefully I don't binge at night. That is my weakness!

[L.E. Ott]

Ok, here's this weeks goals.

Limit myself to one soda a day.

Drink lots of water.

No junk food lunches.

Try to do some more (any) exercise.

Look at this daily to remind myself.


Wish me luck

[tlcoke]

I have walked 1.24 miles today. (.97 this morning before work) and the rest at lunch. I now have a blister forming (ouch!):scared1:

[mainegal]

Moving my body has been great the past few days during my four day Memorial Day holiday break from work. Variety of walking, biking, hiking, swimming and gym work. I hope I can keep it up during the work week.

Working hard at watching what I eat and writing it down. I got a calorie count book. I think the math will bring scary reults!

Next goal - get more sleep. Stop reading the disboards. Sign off of chat on Wednesday by 9:30. If I am still there - kick me off!

[dpuck1998]

Got in a decent workout today, ran 2 miles in just over 16 mins and maxed out on my bench along with some core. Finally!! I've been feeling lazy

[CinderellasSister]

nothing but rain here all day today, so couldn't get out for a walk. I did however manage to stay away from the snack machine!! :thumbsup2

[BeamsofLight]

I got the anniversary present I asked for today, so I went through the first day of the thirty day challenge in EA Active. I really need to figure out how to keep that leg strap thing from sliding. She kept telling me off for not running fast enough while I'm frantically trying to refasten the velcro. :laughing:

Definitely more of a workout than Wii Fit, and it managed to overcome that pausing that I didn't like in Fit, so I think I may have a winner here. I agree with MonkeyPants, though; the included resistance band is really wimpy, even doubled over. Gonna need to find something else for that.

Anyway! 15 minute walk + 25 minutes of Active = 40 minutes/100 for the week. My eating was all wonky today but since it was a special occasion I'm not inclined to get upset about it. Back on plan tomorrow.

Sounds like lots of people had a good day, too. Here's to a good tomorrow. :wizard:

[experiment_627]

Ok, here's this weeks goals.

Limit myself to one soda a day.

Drink lots of water.

No junk food lunches.

Try to do some more (any) exercise.

Look at this daily to remind myself.


Wish me luck

Good luck, hunny! :lovestruc

Moving my body has been great the past few days during my four day Memorial Day holiday break from work. Variety of walking, biking, hiking, swimming and gym work. I hope I can keep it up during the work week.

Working hard at watching what I eat and writing it down. I got a calorie count book. I think the math will bring scary reults!

Next goal - get more sleep. Stop reading the disboards. Sign off of chat on Wednesday by 9:30. If I am still there - kick me off!

WTG on all the exercise over the weekend! I hope you are able to keep it up this week!

Got in a decent workout today, ran 2 miles in just over 16 mins and maxed out on my bench along with some core. Finally!! I've been feeling lazy

I've been feeling SO lazy too. WTG!

nothing but rain here all day today, so couldn't get out for a walk. I did however manage to stay away from the snack machine!! :thumbsup2

:thumbsup2

I got the anniversary present I asked for today, so I went through the first day of the thirty day challenge in EA Active. I really need to figure out how to keep that leg strap thing from sliding. She kept telling me off for not running fast enough while I'm frantically trying to refasten the velcro. :laughing:

Definitely more of a workout than Wii Fit, and it managed to overcome that pausing that I didn't like in Fit, so I think I may have a winner here. I agree with MonkeyPants, though; the included resistance band is really wimpy, even doubled over. Gonna need to find something else for that.

Anyway! 15 minute walk + 25 minutes of Active = 40 minutes/100 for the week. My eating was all wonky today but since it was a special occasion I'm not inclined to get upset about it. Back on plan tomorrow.

Sounds like lots of people had a good day, too. Here's to a good tomorrow. :wizard:

I definitely need to check that game out!

My eating yesterday was the best since the cruise. I had a splitting headache last night, so no exercise. I hope to at least get a walk in today.

[katscradle]

O.K. guys just thought I would post and say I weighed-in at WW this morning.
I lost a half a pound while on Vacation for 15 days.
So needless to say I am very happy about this. :dance3::cheer2::banana::)

[katscradle]

Hi guys!
Well I went to Weight Watchers this morning. :thumbsup2
I almost fell off the scale, when the lady that weighs me in told me what I weighed in at....
I lost 1/2 a pound in the 3 weeks I was gone. :yay::woohoo::dance3:
15 days in WDW and cruise. :thumbsup2
I had so many desserts that I did not think there was a chance that I was going to lose weight. However I figured I had not gained more than a couple of pounds as my new clothes were still fitting comfortably. :thumbsup2
In the 5 weeks pre-trip I had started a new weight loss pan. :banana:
I was feeling great and found it very easy to follow. :banana::banana:
During that time I had lost 10 pounds, 27 inches total off my body, 4 inches off my waist, and 2 clothing sizes smaller. :yay::woohoo::dance3::)
Needless I was very happy about this. :)
When I came home I had no trouble getting back on my weight loss plan. :banana:
27 pounds to go!! :woohoo:

[experiment_627]

Hi guys!
Well I went to Weight Watchers this morning. :thumbsup2
I almost fell off the scale, when the lady that weighs me in told me what I weighed in at....
I lost 1/2 a pound in the 3 weeks I was gone. :yay::woohoo::dance3:
15 days in WDW and cruise. :thumbsup2
I had so many desserts that I did not think there was a chance that I was going to lose weight. However I figured I had not gained more than a couple of pounds as my new clothes were still fitting comfortably. :thumbsup2
In the 5 weeks pre-trip I had started a new weight loss pan. :banana:
I was feeling great and found it very easy to follow. :banana::banana:
During that time I had lost 10 pounds, 27 inches total off my body, 4 inches off my waist, and 2 clothing sizes smaller. :yay::woohoo::dance3::)
Needless I was very happy about this. :)
When I came home I had no trouble getting back on my weight loss plan. :banana:
27 pounds to go!! :woohoo:

:worship: That is SO awesome!!!

YOU ROCK!!

[tlcoke]

Walked for 30 minutes this morning and another 15 minutes at lunch. Step count was 4500 steps don't have the mileage but approximately 1.5 miles.

[Mish19]

Anyone with a Wii planning on getting (or have already gotten) EA Active? I've read good things about it. I was totally addicted to Wii Fit before I hurt my foot in March, and it sounds like this is way more of a workout.

I have Active, I tried it once and it definitely gives you a workout! I actually am planning on doing it tonight rather than the Fit because it has volleyball and cardio dance on it that I want to try out. The leg strap is a little annoying because it slips off, I'm guessing it's the material of my sweat pants? I'll try it a few more times and give a review if anyone wants me to.

Oops, sorry MonkeyPants didn't realize you started reviewing Active. Hope you don't mind if I add some comments as well? :)

[Renysmom]

I went running for 30 minutes, just did 60 crunches (I've never done that many :thumbsup2 ) and watched my calories.. I went over by 50 but considering I ate seminar food for breakfast and lunch I think I did oky

[BeamsofLight]

O.K. guys just thought I would post and say I weighed-in at WW this morning.
I lost a half a pound while on Vacation for 15 days.
So needless to say I am very happy about this. :dance3::cheer2::banana::)
Way to go! Losing on vacation is pretty awesome. :cheer2:

The leg strap is a little annoying because it slips off, I'm guessing it's the material of my sweat pants?
I just started with Active yesterday and I've tried two different pairs of pants so far with no luck. I'm starting to wonder if I'm not wearing it high enough? I dunno. For the record I tried sweat pants and thin cotton pants (pajama pants, actually). Had sliding both times so far. We should compile a fabric test encyclopedia for all the podcast Active-ers. :lmao:

[BeamsofLight]

During that time I had lost 10 pounds, 27 inches total off my body, 4 inches off my waist, and 2 clothing sizes smaller. :yay::woohoo::dance3::)
That's really great! What plan are you doing? WW?

I did day 2 of the EA Active 30 day challenge today. Soooore muscles (but in a good way, I guess). So I'm up to 60/100 minutes exercise for the week. :wizard: I'm enjoying it a lot, but I hafta admit I'm happy tomorrow is a 'rest day' on the schedule. I need to remember to stretch after working out, too, or my leg muscle will remind me I didn't when I'm trying to sleep.

Eating's back on course today, so I'm happy about that, too.

[CinderellasSister]

Well, i had a pretty successful day. Took a 30 minute walk at lunch, and avoided all sweets at an office party. I only did take a little of salad, no croutons though. Congrats to everyone else on a great day. :woohoo:

[mainegal]

Too rainy for lunchtime walk.

Worked late. Got Chinese food for dinner break. Should have been plenty leftover for lunch... but I ate it all!!!

10:30 - not doing well at gettting more sleep!

Better do better tomorrow.

[DisneyKevin]

Hi folks...

In the effort to keep things neat, I am going to merge this thread with the other Shape up Thread and name both Week 1.

When week two starts....can we rename the thread as oppsed to starting a 3rd thread?

Thanks,
Kevin

[MonkeyPants]

went jogging 3 times today for a total of 7.5 miles :banana:

[dpuck1998]

went jogging 3 times today for a total of 7.5 miles :banana:

NICE! Good work.

I played hoops for 2.5 hrs straight and was dripping from the heat.

[BriarRosie]

I wanted to chime in to say something that might help put some perspective on goals.

If you put a lot of goals for yourself for a week, it's difficult to attain them all. Instead of saying you'll drink more water, exercise more, skip the snacks/vending/fast food...

Pick one goal for yourself for the week to start out. Just one. Start small.

It could be the water drinking. It could be moving more. Heck, you could get up during TV commercials and jog in place to start small. If you can manage to keep up with the goal of the week, I believe you're more inclined to stick with it.

Just remember: Perfection is not attainable. If we don't meet a goal, we shouldn't beat ourselves up over it. Start fresh the next day. This is such a common thing, and we're all allowed to be human. :hug:

I felt that I needed to bring this up so that when we do something we think is "bad", it shouldn't torpedo our efforts to keep going. By starting small, we can try to meet more goals.

This week was probably a big week of eating for many, since it was a holiday weekend. If we made choices that curbed some of the bad habits, it's a victory. If not, the question I ask is: "Did you have fun?" If the answer is "Yes", then you're enjoying life, and there's nothing wrong with that. :banana:

FYI: I had made sure I had enough points to be "bad" this week, which meant that I could eat the lasagna, the ribs, and the desserts I normally wouldn't have on a normal basis. I'll find out on Saturday if I lost, gained, or stayed the same. But whatever the case may be, I will not stop doing what I'm doing just because I splurged this week.

I've found that losing it slower makes me keep it off over the long haul, and I don't deprive myself if I make smart choices.

[experiment_627]

Hi folks...

In the effort to keep things neat, I am going to merge this thread with the other Shape up Thread and name both Week 1.

When week two starts....can we rename the thread as oppsed to starting a 3rd thread?

Thanks,
Kevin

Absolutely! Thanks for merging the two. I was worried about having a bunch of threads out there anyway. It never dawned on me just to change the title. :confused3:idea:

I wanted to chime in to say something that might help put some perspective on goals.

If you put a lot of goals for yourself for a week, it's difficult to attain them all. Instead of saying you'll drink more water, exercise more, skip the snacks/vending/fast food...

Pick one goal for yourself for the week to start out. Just one. Start small.

It could be the water drinking. It could be moving more. Heck, you could get up during TV commercials and jog in place to start small. If you can manage to keep up with the goal of the week, I believe you're more inclined to stick with it.

Just remember: Perfection is not attainable. If we don't meet a goal, we shouldn't beat ourselves up over it. Start fresh the next day. This is such a common thing, and we're all allowed to be human. :hug:

I felt that I needed to bring this up so that when we do something we think is "bad", it shouldn't torpedo our efforts to keep going. By starting small, we can try to meet more goals.

This week was probably a big week of eating for many, since it was a holiday weekend. If we made choices that curbed some of the bad habits, it's a victory. If not, the question I ask is: "Did you have fun?" If the answer is "Yes", then you're enjoying life, and there's nothing wrong with that. :banana:

FYI: I had made sure I had enough points to be "bad" this week, which meant that I could eat the lasagna, the ribs, and the desserts I normally wouldn't have on a normal basis. I'll find out on Saturday if I lost, gained, or stayed the same. But whatever the case may be, I will not stop doing what I'm doing just because I splurged this week.

I've found that losing it slower makes me keep it off over the long haul, and I don't deprive myself if I make smart choices.

I could not agree more! :thumbsup2

WTG on all the activity yesterday everyone!!

Food was great yesterday, and I did play some Wii Tennis. Not exactly the activity I had in mind, but I wasn't sitting on the couch either, so it is a step in the right direction.

[wildfan1473]

I just finished a Wii Fit workout, and I went for a walk last night and a bike ride the night before. I also did my body band video again yesterday.

I'm still writing down everything I eat, I actually joined sparkpeople. It's pretty easy to help track the foods and exercises, particularly mapping out my walks and bike rides, but I haven't figured out how to log video workouts.

[wildfan1473]

Just great, now that I finally am committing to a plan to lose weight, they are finally selling Tasty Kakes here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was born and raised in Philadelphia and miss them terribly.

I don't know whether to jump for joy or cry.

[katscradle]

That's really great! What plan are you doing? WW?

I did day 2 of the EA Active 30 day challenge today. Soooore muscles (but in a good way, I guess). So I'm up to 60/100 minutes exercise for the week. :wizard: I'm enjoying it a lot, but I hafta admit I'm happy tomorrow is a 'rest day' on the schedule. I need to remember to stretch after working out, too, or my leg muscle will remind me I didn't when I'm trying to sleep.

Eating's back on course today, so I'm happy about that, too.

I was doing WW, but wasn't having alot of success, and what success I was getting was very slow. So my sister started me on a Plan called Isagenix for weight loss.
If you check it out on-line it's pretty expensive.
However if you wanted to know more, I can help you.
I get the products at a wholesale price, which is alot less than the prices they give.
I can't believe it works and tastes good, and makes me feel great.:banana:
I should be at my goal weight by the end of summer. Then I will go on to the maintenance plan. :)

[tlcoke]

I walked twice today 1.6 miles this morning before work and 1.4 miles at lunch. I may walk again tonight weather permitting, as I may not be able to walk as much tomorrow. I also Have not drank a soda all day only water.

[MonkeyPants]

Oops, sorry MonkeyPants didn't realize you started reviewing Active. Hope you don't mind if I add some comments as well? :)

:rotfl: not at all, I am very impressed with the Active package so far even if I have only done 3 workouts on it. I think its deserves some buzz. WiiFit is fun, but doesnt always feel like a workout, Active definitely does.

[spaddy]

Well, I havent' had too much to be proud of this week (Parties for Memorial Day Weekend). But today I took a Spinning class. I was sick for 2 weeks before the cruise so I didn't go to the gym.

So I am starting today and I am going to be try to make it through the weekend. I have 2 birthday parties for me son with weekend. I have difficulty turning down cake.

[BeamsofLight]

I was doing WW, but wasn't having alot of success, and what success I was getting was very slow. So my sister started me on a Plan called Isagenix for weight loss.
If you check it out on-line it's pretty expensive.
However if you wanted to know more, I can help you.
I get the products at a wholesale price, which is alot less than the prices they give.
I can't believe it works and tastes good, and makes me feel great.:banana:
I should be at my goal weight by the end of summer. Then I will go on to the maintenance plan. :)
Ooh, interesting. I'd be interested in hearing more about it (maybe via PM?), though I'm not sure "expensive" is in the cards for me. I've lost very slowly on WW myself, so I've been sort of half doing it, half incorporating other ideas. Not helping the scale this week, mind you (stupid thing :headache:).

Well, I havent' had too much to be proud of this week (Parties for Memorial Day Weekend). But today I took a Spinning class. I was sick for 2 weeks before the cruise so I didn't go to the gym.

So I am starting today and I am going to be try to make it through the weekend. I have 2 birthday parties for me son with weekend. I have difficulty turning down cake.
The class is something to be proud of! Best of luck with the cake. That's one of my downfalls too. :wizard:

Today was a 'rest' day for me and the EA Active - something which my sore muscles and I are quite happy with. Eating's been on plan today, though I'm a little discouraged the scale hasn't budged an ounce from last week. So frustrating. I'm hoping for a least a little action by Sunday (weigh in day). Harumph. :guilty:

[experiment_627]

Well, I havent' had too much to be proud of this week (Parties for Memorial Day Weekend). But today I took a Spinning class. I was sick for 2 weeks before the cruise so I didn't go to the gym.

So I am starting today and I am going to be try to make it through the weekend. I have 2 birthday parties for me son with weekend. I have difficulty turning down cake.

WTG on the spinning. I think I would kill myself. Do the best you can this weekend. We all understand the love for cake. :goodvibes

Ooh, interesting. I'd be interested in hearing more about it (maybe via PM?), though I'm not sure "expensive" is in the cards for me. I've lost very slowly on WW myself, so I've been sort of half doing it, half incorporating other ideas. Not helping the scale this week, mind you (stupid thing :headache:).


The class is something to be proud of! Best of luck with the cake. That's one of my downfalls too. :wizard:

Today was a 'rest' day for me and the EA Active - something which my sore muscles and I are quite happy with. Eating's been on plan today, though I'm a little discouraged the scale hasn't budged an ounce from last week. So frustrating. I'm hoping for a least a little action by Sunday (weigh in day). Harumph. :guilty:

The metal monster can be so evil! Sometimes it just doesn't get the memo. I hope it has by Sunday! :cheer2:

[CinderellasSister]

I'll be weighing in tomorrow, hoping to be able to post some postive results here when I come home. Went food shopping tonight, and bought more fruit. I do have a question someone might know the answer to.... I have always enjoyed making a nice breakfast for the family of eggs with either bacon or sausage. Obviously, not the healthiest choice for me anymore. But in all reality, the rest of them don't need it either. Can anyone offer ideas for a healthy alternative to bacon and sausage, that won't ruffle too many feathers? For now I just bought the low sodium bacon, and figured I just won't have any of it. Any suggestions are much appreciated. And any recommendations for avoiding temptation at the movies? We're taking the kids to see UP tomorrow night.

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

Okay guys. I'm weak....

I'm confessing it's been a bad week for me. Donuts and Philly steak on Monday, Onion Rings and a Greasy Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Wednesday, Ice Cream consolation today.... Making a seriously cool, but highly suger intense birthday cake for Zoe today...

I have to straighten up!!!

[sshaw10060]

I'll be weighing in tomorrow, hoping to be able to post some postive results here when I come home. Went food shopping tonight, and bought more fruit. I do have a question someone might know the answer to.... I have always enjoyed making a nice breakfast for the family of eggs with either bacon or sausage. Obviously, not the healthiest choice for me anymore. But in all reality, the rest of them don't need it either. Can anyone offer ideas for a healthy alternative to bacon and sausage, that won't ruffle too many feathers? For now I just bought the low sodium bacon, and figured I just won't have any of it. Any suggestions are much appreciated. And any recommendations for avoiding temptation at the movies? We're taking the kids to see UP tomorrow night.

I would stay away from the fake bacons. Sausage is another story. We use a lot of turkey sausage and really like it.

[spaddy]

The class is something to be proud of! Best of luck with the cake. That's one of my downfalls too. :wizard:

Today was a 'rest' day for me and the EA Active - something which my sore muscles and I are quite happy with. Eating's been on plan today, though I'm a little discouraged the scale hasn't budged an ounce from last week. So frustrating. I'm hoping for a least a little action by Sunday (weigh in day). Harumph. :guilty:

WTG on the spinning. I think I would kill myself. Do the best you can this weekend. We all understand the love for cake. :goodvibes



The metal monster can be so evil! Sometimes it just doesn't get the memo. I hope it has by Sunday! :cheer2:

Thanks! Cake is evil! I have never met a cake that I didn't like. I am going to do my best this weekend and try to get back to exercising more. I would love to know more about the new Wii Active.

I'll be weighing in tomorrow, hoping to be able to post some postive results here when I come home. Went food shopping tonight, and bought more fruit. I do have a question someone might know the answer to.... I have always enjoyed making a nice breakfast for the family of eggs with either bacon or sausage. Obviously, not the healthiest choice for me anymore. But in all reality, the rest of them don't need it either. Can anyone offer ideas for a healthy alternative to bacon and sausage, that won't ruffle too many feathers? For now I just bought the low sodium bacon, and figured I just won't have any of it. Any suggestions are much appreciated. And any recommendations for avoiding temptation at the movies? We're taking the kids to see UP tomorrow night.

I find the movies very hard. I love popcorn. We are going to see Up this weekend in addition to the two birthday parties. Hopefully everything will calm down once summer is officially here.:dance3:

[BriarRosie]

I'll be weighing in tomorrow, hoping to be able to post some postive results here when I come home. Went food shopping tonight, and bought more fruit. I do have a question someone might know the answer to.... I have always enjoyed making a nice breakfast for the family of eggs with either bacon or sausage. Obviously, not the healthiest choice for me anymore. But in all reality, the rest of them don't need it either. Can anyone offer ideas for a healthy alternative to bacon and sausage, that won't ruffle too many feathers? For now I just bought the low sodium bacon, and figured I just won't have any of it. Any suggestions are much appreciated. And any recommendations for avoiding temptation at the movies? We're taking the kids to see UP tomorrow night.

I weigh in tomorrow, too.

I still eat bacon or sausage from time to time, but I factor that into the points I want to use. When I want to use fewer points than those allow, I would use Canadian bacon. A few slices of that are way better than similar amounts of regular bacon or sausage. That's why an Egg McMuffin is the best choice for McDonald's breakfast, too.

[dpuck1998]

Ugh, another crappy food day but I did get in a solid workout. A good 30 minutes of great core work and some sprint work along with a 1.5 mile run after. If only I could stop eating I might actually lose weight!

[tlcoke]

Today was my rest day, but I may go walk tonight, as the weather is perfect. 73 with no humidity and a light breeze.

Food Services killed my perfect week without eating a single cookie. They brought us their left overs from the week this afternoon at closing, rather than throwing them away. Ugh!!! Now I really do need to go walk tonight.

[experiment_627]

I was talked into going out for Japanese last night. Ugh. Not exactly the best choice of places, and my order wasn't much better. I did take half of it home and had leftovers for lunch today, so I guess that is something. Still must do better.

WI tomorrow morning. :scared1:

[BeamsofLight]

I did day 3 of EA active today ('bout 20 minutes), and I was still revved up at the end, so I did one of the stand-alone workouts too (the sports one, which was about 22 minutes) and was a REALLY GOOD idea until like .. minute 18, when I wanted to die. :rotfl: Of 42 minutes of exercise today, it felt like 39 of them were lunges. I know someday my legs/butt will thank me for that, but today is not that day. Ow. But still, that makes 102/100 minute of exercise for the week, so I met my lil' goal. :yay: :yay:

I think I managed to work it so the leg band doesn't fall off anymore. Seems like I wasn't putting it on high enough. The trainer lady responds better to my positions now, and it doesn't slide down all the time, so I think I may be on to something.

Anyway, the scale is still not being my friend, but I'm positive I'm doing good things for my body this week so I'm not going to fret over the number (well, I'm going to try not to..).

Can anyone offer ideas for a healthy alternative to bacon and sausage, that won't ruffle too many feathers? For now I just bought the low sodium bacon, and figured I just won't have any of it. Any suggestions are much appreciated.
I like turkey pepperoni okay, but I've never been able to get into turkey bacon. I really like Gardenburger's breakfast sausage. I don't know what your family would think about veggie/soy instead of meat, though. I like all the Gardenburger stuff, but I'm not a huge meat eater, so that may make a difference.

Okay guys. I'm weak....
I'm confessing it's been a bad week for me. Donuts and Philly steak on Monday, Onion Rings and a Greasy Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Wednesday, Ice Cream consolation today.... Making a seriously cool, but highly suger intense birthday cake for Zoe today...
I have to straighten up!!!
You can do it! A bad week stinks, but to quote Ms. O'Hara, tomorrow is another day! :banana: But I gotta admit, all that sounds really tasty. :lmao:

Thanks! Cake is evil! I have never met a cake that I didn't like. I am going to do my best this weekend and try to get back to exercising more. I would love to know more about the new Wii Active.
I'm tellin' ya, cake has no business being as good as it is! I'm really enjoying the Active workouts so far. It's much more demanding than WiiFit but they still worked in a bunch of fun stuff (tennis, basketball, volleyball). So far I heartily recommend it!

Ugh, another crappy food day but I did get in a solid workout. A good 30 minutes of great core work and some sprint work along with a 1.5 mile run after. If only I could stop eating I might actually lose weight!
Seems like we're having a rough food week in here. Sounds like you had a great workout, though!

Food Services killed my perfect week without eating a single cookie. They brought us their left overs from the week this afternoon at closing, rather than throwing them away. Ugh!!! Now I really do need to go walk tonight.
D'oh! I hate when they have leftover snacks at work. It always seems like it's cake for me, too. Why are there so many cakes in the building!? :rolleyes1 At least it sounds like great walking weather where you are.

I was talked into going out for Japanese last night. Ugh. Not exactly the best choice of places, and my order wasn't much better. I did take half of it home and had leftovers for lunch today, so I guess that is something. Still must do better.

WI tomorrow morning. :scared1:
Not eating all of it in the restaurant is a good step, at least. I need to do that more often. Hope you get good news at weigh in! :wizard:

[CinderellasSister]

I did it!!! I weighed in today and the scale decided to be my friend!!!! Lost 3 pounds, for a total of 5 pounds since I started! :cool1: I'm so excited. Hope everyone has good news to share as well!

[BriarRosie]

I did it!!! I weighed in today and the scale decided to be my friend!!!! Lost 3 pounds, for a total of 5 pounds since I started! :cool1: I'm so excited. Hope everyone has good news to share as well!

I'll let you know tomorrow. ;)

But congrats on the loss! Woohoo!

[MonkeyPants]

just got in from a 2.5 mile jog, knew I should have done it this morning when it was only 75 degrees...but no stupid me waited til this evening and the temp was 91...on the bright side the temp is now down to a brisk 89 :upsidedow

[experiment_627]

I did it!!! I weighed in today and the scale decided to be my friend!!!! Lost 3 pounds, for a total of 5 pounds since I started! :cool1: I'm so excited. Hope everyone has good news to share as well!

Yay!!! :woohoo:

I'll let you know tomorrow. ;)

But congrats on the loss! Woohoo!

Good luck!!! :flower3:

[mainegal]

Yuck!
I had an eventt an hour after work, so I went to a quick pizza/sandwich place. I had a hankering for a good fish sandwich. It was a fried rectangle. Fish aren't supposed to be rectangles! At least the fries were good. (but not good for me) Also a small iceberg lettuce salad.

It was a waste of calories that didn't even taste good!:sad2:

I am writing down everything I eat. But am still eating the same stuff.

I hope I do better next week.

[MonkeyPants]

It was a waste of calories that didn't even taste good!:sad2:


dont you hate that. you have a craving for something...something obviously not good for you, you get it and then it doesnt even taste anywhere near as good as you hoped. If I am going to eat something bad for me, it dang well should at least taste good! :mad:

[katscradle]

I'll be weighing in tomorrow, hoping to be able to post some postive results here when I come home. Went food shopping tonight, and bought more fruit. I do have a question someone might know the answer to.... I have always enjoyed making a nice breakfast for the family of eggs with either bacon or sausage. Obviously, not the healthiest choice for me anymore. But in all reality, the rest of them don't need it either. Can anyone offer ideas for a healthy alternative to bacon and sausage, that won't ruffle too many feathers? For now I just bought the low sodium bacon, and figured I just won't have any of it. Any suggestions are much appreciated. And any recommendations for avoiding temptation at the movies? We're taking the kids to see UP tomorrow night.

You can try a bacon atturnative called chicken or turkey bacon which doesn't taste too bad, just it doesn't taste like bacon, remember that or you will be disappointed. You could also try ham as well. :)

[katscradle]

Well I cmae home and my car broke down. It is still in the shop after a week.:eek:
So I have done well with the food and made healthy choices this week. However I have not been getting to the gym, b/c of the lack of a car.
Looks like it is going to be Wednesday before I get my car back so I am going to attempt to get off my butt this afternoon and go for a walk.
I gotta get some excersise. :)

[BriarRosie]

I weighed in today....

I lost 2.2 lbs. this week. :banana:

So I made it past the 40 lb. mark. Should I put a DIS WISH milestone marker in my signature, now? :teeth:

[CinderellasSister]

I weighed in today....

I lost 2.2 lbs. this week. :banana:

So I made it past the 40 lb. mark. Should I put a DIS WISH milestone marker in my signature, now? :teeth:

:dance3::dance3: awesome!
I thought the wish markers were supposed to be the goal? Am I incorrect?

[BriarRosie]

:dance3::dance3: awesome!
I thought the wish markers were supposed to be the goal? Am I incorrect?

Thanks. :) I don't know, as I really hadn't read the WISH boards. I always just thought those meant people had lost the amounts listed in their banners. I guess I should read about them. :laughing:

[MonkeyPants]

:dance3::dance3: awesome!
I thought the wish markers were supposed to be the goal? Am I incorrect?



I have been using them to indicate how much I have lost so far.

[MonkeyPants]

they actually have a 'goal' clippie http://disboards.com/images/smilies/goal.gif

[tlcoke]

I walked 1.2 miles listening to the DIS archives this morning before it got steamy outside. Probably won't get to walk tomorrow due to a busy church schedule unless I go early and walk around the church gym a few laps.

[experiment_627]

You can try a bacon atturnative called chicken or turkey bacon which doesn't taste too bad, just it doesn't taste like bacon, remember that or you will be disappointed. You could also try ham as well. :)

I love "fake" bacon as Stephan calls it. Like you said, it tastes nothing like bacon, but it is still good.

Well I cmae home and my car broke down. It is still in the shop after a week.:eek:
So I have done well with the food and made healthy choices this week. However I have not been getting to the gym, b/c of the lack of a car.
Looks like it is going to be Wednesday before I get my car back so I am going to attempt to get off my butt this afternoon and go for a walk.
I gotta get some excersise. :)

Sorry about the car. Did you get to go for a walk?

I weighed in today....

I lost 2.2 lbs. this week. :banana:

So I made it past the 40 lb. mark. Should I put a DIS WISH milestone marker in my signature, now? :teeth:

Yay!!!! That's awesome!!! :banana:

I walked 1.2 miles listening to the DIS archives this morning before it got steamy outside. Probably won't get to walk tomorrow due to a busy church schedule unless I go early and walk around the church gym a few laps.

Nice job on the walking!! :yay:

My intention was to walk or do Wii Fit today and didn't. I also wanted to clean the bathrooms and didn't. Wanted to do the grocery shopping...seeing a pattern here? :sad2:

I was down 0.4 at WI this morning. At least it was the right direction even if it was pitiful. This week will be better!

[katscradle]

I didn't get a chance to go for a walk yesterday afternoon as hubby went MIA. He doesn't do this ever, so I figure maybe tomorrow. :)

[experiment_627]

How did the weekend go for everyone?

For me, eating could have been better, definitely has been worse. I didn't get any structured exercise in, but I cleaned around the house for several hours yesterday, and my legs are really feeling it today.

Last week was much better than the two weeks prior, so I just want to continue on that path this week. I especially would like to get more planned activity.

[dpuck1998]

How did the weekend go for everyone?

For me, eating could have been better, definitely has been worse. I didn't get any structured exercise in, but I cleaned around the house for several hours yesterday, and my legs are really feeling it today.

Last week was much better than the two weeks prior, so I just want to continue on that path this week. I especially would like to get more planned activity.

got in about 2 miles saturday...but ate horrible all weekend...and drank a lot of "empty calories" :)

[L.E. Ott]

Ditto for me as well.

Oh, and a new goal, get rid of this damn chest cold!

[dpuck1998]

Just signed up for a local 5K. That should give me some motivation!

[Renysmom]

I actually did really well last week, stayed within my calorie count every day but Saturday. Had to go to a wedding and nothing at a wedding is low cal LOL...

I also worked 30-60 minutes a day and John and I bought bikes on Friday night so we rode yesterday about 3-4 miles. This will give us one more activity to get us up and moving I hope. I enjoyed it and it didn't feel like exercise.

So overall I was pretty happy with what I did for week #2

[CDolacki2003]

I am so glad this thread was started. I jumped on the scale (well not really cause it would of broke) and lo and behold I have lost 6.6lbs. I am writing everything that goes in my mouth down and have started exercizing again.

[tlcoke]

I rested yesterday due to busy Sunday schedule - unable to walk. This morning, I walked 2.8 miles.

[mainegal]

Oh, my! I realized that I am far more active on weekends. I do fitness things on weeknights unless I have to work late. I should do something on lunch break on work late days, but I don't.

I am going to continue writing down what I eat. Every "bite, lick, and taste". I like almonds - but it is too easy to eat too many out of the bag! I need to portion control them.

I am still convinced that I will lose weight. My scale keeps moving up and down a few pounds every day, so I don't know if I really have lost weight. But I am working on it!

[tlcoke]

I am still convinced that I will lose weight. My scale keeps moving up and down a few pounds every day, so I don't know if I really have lost weight. But I am working on it!

My scale keeps moving up & down also. This morning it said I lost 5lbs this past week, I won't believe it until it holds there for more than 1 day or goes down.

[wildfan1473]

We had my son's birthday party on Saturday, and then the traditional Sunday brunch at my in-laws on Sunday, so it wasn't great, but I did at least just try to take a bite of this and a nibble of that, rather than stuffing my face.

I was down 3 pounds when I did my weigh in, so that is good.

I've been doing good at getting my exercising in, whether it be strength or walking. Still need to work on getting my low back muscles stronger, though.

[spaddy]

Sounds like everyone had a good weekend. Mine was so/so. I tried not to eat too much of the bad stuff, but I had some.

This week is going to be crazy too.

Congrats to everyone who lost weigh this week!!!

[Illini Disney Guy]

I have not run in a couple pf days but I did more physical work at work on Saturday then I have done in a long time. We moved and planted 400 shurbs and perennials. I could not move on Sunday. My wife and I are going to run tonight. We may have to go to the rec center because of the rain though.

T

[katscradle]

Congrats to all of you that have lost weight!:cheer2::cheer2:
Everyone's efforts are great, keep it up! :thumbsup2
I have been lost without my car, been home a week and a half and have not been able to get to the gym.
I wanted to walk on the weekend, but had a funeral to attend, which kept me hopping.
Today is a total go here go there day for me.
I have to take DH to work as I need his truck. So it looks like no exercise for me this week either.
Tomorrow is my wiegh in day! :eek:
However on the upside I have been right on track with my food, and choosing lots of veggies and friut. :thumbsup2

[mainegal]

My "small goal" for the week is to limit mindless snacking.

Anyone want to join me?

[tlcoke]

walked 1.75 miles this morning. Our walk path was being resurfaced so, we were limited on where we could walk. I managed to drink 8 glasses of water today. I was brought a Free lunch today that contained a huge sandwich, chips, cookies, and an orange. It was so much food that I have split it into two lunches and breakfast for tomorrow.

[experiment_627]

Just signed up for a local 5K. That should give me some motivation!

That's awesome, Don!

I plan on doing Race for the Cure in Knoxville in October. We did it last year too. I had hoped to actually run some of it this year, and I am not sure my foot will let me. :( I'll be there even if I walk.

I actually did really well last week, stayed within my calorie count every day but Saturday. Had to go to a wedding and nothing at a wedding is low cal LOL...

I also worked 30-60 minutes a day and John and I bought bikes on Friday night so we rode yesterday about 3-4 miles. This will give us one more activity to get us up and moving I hope. I enjoyed it and it didn't feel like exercise.

So overall I was pretty happy with what I did for week #2

:woohoo:

I am so glad this thread was started. I jumped on the scale (well not really cause it would of broke) and lo and behold I have lost 6.6lbs. I am writing everything that goes in my mouth down and have started exercizing again.

WTG! That rocks!

Oh, my! I realized that I am far more active on weekends. I do fitness things on weeknights unless I have to work late. I should do something on lunch break on work late days, but I don't.

I am going to continue writing down what I eat. Every "bite, lick, and taste". I like almonds - but it is too easy to eat too many out of the bag! I need to portion control them.

I am still convinced that I will lose weight. My scale keeps moving up and down a few pounds every day, so I don't know if I really have lost weight. But I am working on it!

Seeing it on paper really does make a difference, doesn't it?

We had my son's birthday party on Saturday, and then the traditional Sunday brunch at my in-laws on Sunday, so it wasn't great, but I did at least just try to take a bite of this and a nibble of that, rather than stuffing my face.

I was down 3 pounds when I did my weigh in, so that is good.

I've been doing good at getting my exercising in, whether it be strength or walking. Still need to work on getting my low back muscles stronger, though.

3 lbs!! :banana:

Sounds like everyone had a good weekend. Mine was so/so. I tried not to eat too much of the bad stuff, but I had some.

This week is going to be crazy too.

Congrats to everyone who lost weigh this week!!!

You survived cake! :cheer2:

I have not run in a couple pf days but I did more physical work at work on Saturday then I have done in a long time. We moved and planted 400 shurbs and perennials. I could not move on Sunday. My wife and I are going to run tonight. We may have to go to the rec center because of the rain though.

T

I would not have been able to move either! I deep cleaned both bathrooms on Sunday, and my legs are still hurting.

Congrats to all of you that have lost weight!:cheer2::cheer2:
Everyone's efforts are great, keep it up! :thumbsup2
I have been lost without my car, been home a week and a half and have not been able to get to the gym.
I wanted to walk on the weekend, but had a funeral to attend, which kept me hopping.
Today is a total go here go there day for me.
I have to take DH to work as I need his truck. So it looks like no exercise for me this week either.
Tomorrow is my wiegh in day! :eek:
However on the upside I have been right on track with my food, and choosing lots of veggies and friut. :thumbsup2

Good luck at WI!! Keep up the great work! You have been doing great with what you have control of...that's all we can do!

My "small goal" for the week is to limit mindless snacking.

Anyone want to join me?

Great goal! How's it going?

walked 1.75 miles this morning. Our walk path was being resurfaced so, we were limited on where we could walk. I managed to drink 8 glasses of water today. I was brought a Free lunch today that contained a huge sandwich, chips, cookies, and an orange. It was so much food that I have split it into two lunches and breakfast for tomorrow.

:worship:

I have been doing very well with eating so far this week, but still no structured exercise. I don't know what my problem is. One step at a time though...I'm not going to look at it as all or nothing which has been a problem for me before.

[tlcoke]

I have been doing very well with eating so far this week, but still no structured exercise. I don't know what my problem is. One step at a time though...I'm not going to look at it as all or nothing which has been a problem for me before.

Find a friend to go out with you to walk, run or whatever you choose, it makes it a whole lot easier and helps with the motivation when there is someone there to get you going. Start out small then add a little each day. Don't try to do it all on the first time out or you will fail. Just think of your prize at the end of the 18 months the Cruise with all of us. We are here to support you too.

[CinderellasSister]

Find a friend to go out with you to walk, run or whatever you choose, it makes it a whole lot easier and helps with the motivation when there is someone there to get you going. Start out small then add a little each day. Don't try to do it all on the first time out or you will fail. Just think of your prize at the end of the 18 months the Cruise with all of us. We are here to support you too.


ABSOLUTELY!!! :thumbsup2 We are all here to support each other, through the good and bad weeks (which I'm sure we're all going to have)! I had a rough start this week myself, but I'm working to get back on track for the rest of the week. And putting my deposit down tonight on the cruise was a big help in reminding me why I'm doing this! I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone on the cruise!:surfweb:

[CinderellasSister]

My "small goal" for the week is to limit mindless snacking.

Anyone want to join me?

Great goal! I know I also need to add more water to my diet. I'm not drinking enough. I find that I just keep so busy that I do drink as much as I should.

[MonkeyPants]

5.5 miles today :banana:

[Renysmom]

If anyone here trying to shape up for PCC 2.0 is watching what they eat you will want to take a look at this link 2009 Extreme Eating Awards (http://cspinet.org/new/200906021.html)

Now that I count my calories it constantly amazes me what is in some of the foods I would eat without thinking and what you think is ok really isn't. Restaurants are awful about the amount of calories in their food. If you haven't seen it check out Eat this Not that series of books, it is a huge eye opener as to the calorie counts of so many things and at least gives you some alternatives..

[robind]

I am such a wuss. I did manage to get down to the workout room in the hotel but only managed 10 minutes on the bike. I need to get better shoes these are too tight and my foot was getting numb.

Oh well, that's 10 more minutes than I usually do.

[mainegal]

If you haven't seen it check out Eat this Not That series of books, it is a huge eye opener as to the calorie counts of so many things and at least gives you some alternatives..

These are FANTASTIC books! You can get them at your local library.

I am also using "CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter". A small paperback with a lot of data. The first dozen pages are just common sense information about eating and good nutrition. No weird diets. Just consume fewer calories than you burn in your every day life and exercise.

[Illini Disney Guy]

We went running last night and went 2.5 miles. I am hoping that we will be ready for the 5k in late june that we have signed up for.

T

[tlcoke]

I walked 2 miles this morning. I am now drinking my 3rd 32oz cup of water. I think I am floating away....:boat:

[katscradle]

O.K. just thought I would post my results..
I lost another 1/2lb. this week, which is great since I did not get any exercise in. :thumbsup2
So that is a total of 11 pounds in 2 months, with a 2 week vacation in there.:cool1:
I did not measure today, but will do that tomorrow. :thumbsup2
I can't wait to get some wheels so I can go to the gym again. :banana:

[tiggerbell]

I went and joined Weight Watchers today - again. I fell off the wagon HARD, it may have even backed over me - but today we begin again.

[MonkeyPants]

did between 5-6 miles today :banana: dang it was hot out today

[BeamsofLight]

Haven't been on to post in a few days, but this is another 'good on exercise, not so good on eating' week. :headache:

We went for a hike on Sunday (probably about 2 hours of walking, minus stops to stand around and look at things), and I've done days 4 and 5 of my EA Active 30 day challenge (that woman needs to lean a word that isn't 'lunge' :rotfl: ). I was going to set another 'minutes of exercise' goal for the week, but I'm already over the number I would have picked.

I think I'll make Wed - Sat's goal to keep on plan with eating, and get back to journaling every little morsel; whenever I don't do that, it's chaos. Today seems to have gone well, so far. Fingers crossed for the rest of the week! I will see that scale budge downward on Sunday. I will, I will, I will! :badpc:

[BriarRosie]

O.K. just thought I would post my results..
I lost another 1/2lb. this week, which is great since I did not get any exercise in. :thumbsup2
So that is a total of 11 pounds in 2 months, with a 2 week vacation in there.:cool1:
I did not measure today, but will do that tomorrow. :thumbsup2
I can't wait to get some wheels so I can go to the gym again. :banana:

Very nice! My saving grace on vacation was that I was getting lots of walking in, due to the nature of the trip. (It was the ABD Backstage Magic.) Congrats on the loss, and keeping it off for those two months. :)

I went and joined Weight Watchers today - again. I fell off the wagon HARD, it may have even backed over me - but today we begin again.

Welcome back to WW. I have been on since November, and it's made a difference in how I eat. I'm not losing weight as fast now as I had at the beginning, but the important part is that I'm not backsliding into gains. I may or may not gain, but I will say that I am making smarter choices now. Best of luck. :hug:

[mainegal]

I know some say you should only get on the scale once a week. But I pop on and off every day - gee it's fun! The numbers fluctuate up and down, I am not sure what direction I am going.

Well, I stayed off the scale for three days.

This morning's weight is 5.5 pounds less than last Thursday! :cool1:

I am pretty sure that five pounds per week weight loss is not reasonable. But I hope I do continue in the right direction.

[shellyminnie]

I went and joined Weight Watchers today - again. I fell off the wagon HARD, it may have even backed over me - but today we begin again.

That's great Jaime!!! :thumbsup2

[tlcoke]

I'm bummed today, not able to walk this morning or at lunch. Weather is wet and nasty outside today. I might be able to walk tonight if the weather clears up.

[katscradle]

I went and joined Weight Watchers today - again. I fell off the wagon HARD, it may have even backed over me - but today we begin again.


Congrats on a step in the right direction though.
I new beginning is where it is at! :thumbsup2

[katscradle]

Well it's been a heck of a day for me.
Got my car back, Then it broke down again on the way to my Dr.'s appointment. Missed my dr.'s appointment. Didn't get the walk in that I wanted as I had to wait for a tow truck. :sad2:
Here's hoping I get that new car real soon, so I can go back to the gym. :thumbsup2

[cdotla]

Just found this thread...you can count me in! Looking forward to joining everyone!

I just started running again just over a week ago. So far so good, but I am notorious for starting up only to fizzle out and quit entirely within a few weeks. I am hoping finally to make this a permanent lifestyle change.

Even harder than starting up running again is changing my diet. I am a snacker - with a sweet tooth for cookies, cinnamon buns, ect. What I really need is some type of healthy cookie / square - if there is such a thing!:rotfl:

Does anyone have any recipes for a low-fat, healthy muffin, cookie or the like????

[dpuck1998]

got in a great workout today. Ran my first 5K in prep for a race in a couple weeks. One good day of eating. Day 1 of the rest of my life ;)

[CinderellasSister]

Just found this thread...you can count me in! Looking forward to joining everyone!

I just started running again just over a week ago. So far so good, but I am notorious for starting up only to fizzle out and quit entirely within a few weeks. I am hoping finally to make this a permanent lifestyle change.

Even harder than starting up running again is changing my diet. I am a snacker - with a sweet tooth for cookies, cinnamon buns, ect. What I really need is some type of healthy cookie / square - if there is such a thing!:rotfl:

Does anyone have any recipes for a low-fat, healthy muffin, cookie or the like????


Welcome!!! I don't have any recipes to share, wish I did, sorry.

[CinderellasSister]

Well, I stayed off the scale for three days.

This morning's weight is 5.5 pounds less than last Thursday! :cool1:

I am pretty sure that five pounds per week weight loss is not reasonable. But I hope I do continue in the right direction.

That's great!!! :woohoo: Keep up the great work.

[experiment_627]

Holy cow! Take one night off to chat, and I miss two pages. Me likey! :thumbsup2

I am such a wuss. I did manage to get down to the workout room in the hotel but only managed 10 minutes on the bike. I need to get better shoes these are too tight and my foot was getting numb.

Oh well, that's 10 more minutes than I usually do.

You are NOT a wuss. It all adds up. WTG for getting down there at all!!

We went running last night and went 2.5 miles. I am hoping that we will be ready for the 5k in late june that we have signed up for.

T

Nice! :cool1:

O.K. just thought I would post my results..
I lost another 1/2lb. this week, which is great since I did not get any exercise in. :thumbsup2
So that is a total of 11 pounds in 2 months, with a 2 week vacation in there.:cool1:
I did not measure today, but will do that tomorrow. :thumbsup2
I can't wait to get some wheels so I can go to the gym again. :banana:

Katherine - you are awesome!! WTG!

I went and joined Weight Watchers today - again. I fell off the wagon HARD, it may have even backed over me - but today we begin again.

All that matters is that you went!

I need to see if they will still take my coupons that I bought before the cruise. :sad2:

Haven't been on to post in a few days, but this is another 'good on exercise, not so good on eating' week. :headache:

We went for a hike on Sunday (probably about 2 hours of walking, minus stops to stand around and look at things), and I've done days 4 and 5 of my EA Active 30 day challenge (that woman needs to lean a word that isn't 'lunge' :rotfl: ). I was going to set another 'minutes of exercise' goal for the week, but I'm already over the number I would have picked.

I think I'll make Wed - Sat's goal to keep on plan with eating, and get back to journaling every little morsel; whenever I don't do that, it's chaos. Today seems to have gone well, so far. Fingers crossed for the rest of the week! I will see that scale budge downward on Sunday. I will, I will, I will! :badpc:

Yes you will!! (Stupid scales never do what they should!) ;)

I know some say you should only get on the scale once a week. But I pop on and off every day - gee it's fun! The numbers fluctuate up and down, I am not sure what direction I am going.

Well, I stayed off the scale for three days.

This morning's weight is 5.5 pounds less than last Thursday! :cool1:

I am pretty sure that five pounds per week weight loss is not reasonable. But I hope I do continue in the right direction.

Yay!! Congrats!! :woohoo:

I'm bummed today, not able to walk this morning or at lunch. Weather is wet and nasty outside today. I might be able to walk tonight if the weather clears up.

Awww, I hope you were able to get your walk in tonight.

Well it's been a heck of a day for me.
Got my car back, Then it broke down again on the way to my Dr.'s appointment. Missed my dr.'s appointment. Didn't get the walk in that I wanted as I had to wait for a tow truck. :sad2:
Here's hoping I get that new car real soon, so I can go back to the gym. :thumbsup2

:hug: Katherine. Car trouble just plain stinks!

Just found this thread...you can count me in! Looking forward to joining everyone!

I just started running again just over a week ago. So far so good, but I am notorious for starting up only to fizzle out and quit entirely within a few weeks. I am hoping finally to make this a permanent lifestyle change.

Even harder than starting up running again is changing my diet. I am a snacker - with a sweet tooth for cookies, cinnamon buns, ect. What I really need is some type of healthy cookie / square - if there is such a thing!:rotfl:

Does anyone have any recipes for a low-fat, healthy muffin, cookie or the like????

Best muffins ever...even people who tell me they don't like pumpkin have loved these:

Pumpkin Cinnamon Muffins

1 yellow cake mix
1/2 c. water
2/3 c. cinnamon chips (Hershey makes them - seasonal only in some areas)
15 oz. can pure pumpkin

Mix all ingredients. Pour in muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

For you WWs: 24 = 2 pts each, 16 = 3 pts each

Just be careful...they are not diet friendly if you eat 5 at at time (learned the hard way).


got in a great workout today. Ran my first 5K in prep for a race in a couple weeks. One good day of eating. Day 1 of the rest of my life ;)

You go, Don! :goodvibes

I am still really happy with my eating this week. I had a few bites (4 or 5) of cheesecake tonight, but planned for it by eating a salad for dinner. I swear one of these nights you are going to log on and see that I have exercised and faint. I promise it is coming...

[BeamsofLight]

I know some say you should only get on the scale once a week. But I pop on and off every day - gee it's fun! The numbers fluctuate up and down, I am not sure what direction I am going.

Well, I stayed off the scale for three days.

This morning's weight is 5.5 pounds less than last Thursday! :cool1:

I am pretty sure that five pounds per week weight loss is not reasonable. But I hope I do continue in the right direction.
I used to have to only get on the scale once a week, because if the number wasn't something I wanted to see, I'd be depressed the rest of the day. I've gotten over that, though, and now I find tracking day to day weight kind of useful, like tracking what I eat. I'm okay as long as I don't fixate, lol.
5.5 pounds in a week is awesome! Keep up the good work! :cheer2:

I'm bummed today, not able to walk this morning or at lunch. Weather is wet and nasty outside today. I might be able to walk tonight if the weather clears up.
Hope today's a little brighter outside for ya. It stinks to have to be delayed by the rain. :headache:

Well it's been a heck of a day for me.
Got my car back, Then it broke down again on the way to my Dr.'s appointment. Missed my dr.'s appointment. Didn't get the walk in that I wanted as I had to wait for a tow truck. :sad2:
Here's hoping I get that new car real soon, so I can go back to the gym. :thumbsup2
Bah, car trouble stinks too! Hope it's behaving better soon! :headache:

I just started running again just over a week ago. So far so good, but I am notorious for starting up only to fizzle out and quit entirely within a few weeks. I am hoping finally to make this a permanent lifestyle change.
Welcome! I'm terrible about doing that myself. The key for me (at least, I hope it will be the key this time..) has been not trying to do too much at once. Slow and steady, and all that. Hopefully we can all encourage each other to keep going!

got in a great workout today. Ran my first 5K in prep for a race in a couple weeks. One good day of eating. Day 1 of the rest of my life ;)
Good work! How long is the race you're training for?

I am still really happy with my eating this week. I had a few bites (4 or 5) of cheesecake tonight, but planned for it by eating a salad for dinner. I swear one of these nights you are going to log on and see that I have exercised and faint. I promise it is coming...
Good work on planning ahead! Was the cheesecake good? (Mmmmcheesecake...)

I'm happy to report for myself that I did 2 days of my 30 day challenge EA Active on Thursday (by fiddling with the wii's calendar :rolleyes1) so I got myself a day ahead there. I'm even happier to report that paying attention to what I've been eating the past few days AND (probably more importantly, really) by drinking a lot of water, I knocked off the extra pounds showing up on the ol' scale. So I think I was right in guessing I ate my weight in salt on the weekend. Still not registering a loss vs 2 weeks ago, but I'm definitely motivated to make Sunday's weigh-in a good one! :goodvibes

Happy Friday, everyone!

[dpuck1998]

Good work! How long is the race you're training for?


Just a 5K race, trying to do several of them this summer to keep me motivated.

[BriarRosie]

I'm definitely showing a gain this week, but I didn't really do anything that I thought justified it. I will find out tomorrow what the damage is, but I'm not too worried. I'll just keep on doing the right things and hopefully show a loss next week.

[tlcoke]

Weather never cleared up yesterday until very late in the day, so I didn't get to walk at all yesterday. However, I have made up for it today. This morning, I walked 2.5 miles and then went back out at lunch in our glorious perfect weather day (sunny and 69 degrees with NO humidity) and walked another mile. So I got in 3.5 miles today. :cool1:

[tiggerbell]

Thanks for all the welcomes! :goodvibes I have managed to take a walk at lunch 2 days running... considering my sprained ankle is still bothering me, I think that's pretty good! Plus, staying in my points (I'd hope so - it's the FIRST WEEK!) :lmao:

[tlcoke]

I went for a nice long walk this morning. We had a beautiful morning, Sun shining, 60 degrees with no humidity. I popped in this weeks Podcast in my Ipod and relistened (I listen while I work, and miss things when I am interrupted, so I usually have to listen more than once to catch the whole show) while I walked 2.7 miles.

[MonkeyPants]

did an hour on the eliptical at the gym this morning, just got back from a 3.6 mile jog and since I am now hot as *BLEEP* I am going to go jump in the pool!

[dpuck1998]

a 2 mile slow jog and way too much food today. Tomorrow is a new day.

[L.E. Ott]

I went for an afternoon walk today before we left for the game. I think they put in some more hills in our neighborhood since last fall.....

[BriarRosie]

Well, I gained back the loss from last week.

But that's ok! I'm not bummed nor sad. I haven't had a gain like this in the 6 months I've been doing Weight Watchers. But here's why I'm not upset:

I've lost a considerable amount of weight and maintained that loss over the course of 6 months.

I wanted to share this to show people that even when you have a setback, there's absolutely no reason to throw in the towel and convince yourself that you shouldn't at least continue to try. This seems to go with the theme I wrote about last week about people not being perfect. :laughing:

I know that I will get back on track losing, even though I did everything "right". I figured there would be times my body would want to rebel, but it all seems to even out in the end.

FYI: I went out to dinner after the musical I went to tonight. I ate at The Cheesecake Factory. I wanted to share that there were options on the menu that read: Weight Management ______. I ordered the "weight management" pear endive salad and enjoyed it. Based on the calories that the menu listed, I had estimated it at 12 points. Not bad at all. And no, I did not have cheesecake! :banana:

[Launchpad11B]

Well, I gained back the loss from last week.

But that's ok! I'm not bummed nor sad. I haven't had a gain like this in the 6 months I've been doing Weight Watchers. But here's why I'm not upset:

I've lost a considerable amount of weight and maintained that loss over the course of 6 months.

I wanted to share this to show people that even when you have a setback, there's absolutely no reason to throw in the towel and convince yourself that you shouldn't at least continue to try. This seems to go with the theme I wrote about last week about people not being perfect. :laughing:

I know that I will get back on track losing, even though I did everything "right". I figured there would be times my body would want to rebel, but it all seems to even out in the end.

FYI: I went out to dinner after the musical I went to tonight. I ate at The Cheesecake Factory. I wanted to share that there were options on the menu that read: Weight Management ______. I ordered the "weight management" pear endive salad and enjoyed it. Based on the calories that the menu listed, I had estimated it at 12 points. Not bad at all. And no, I did not have cheesecake! :banana:

You have a great attitude. Today is a brand new healthy day. I had an "I love it" size cup of delicious Cold Stone Creamery goodness yesterday!! A few extra minutes at the gym for me today! :lmao:

[dpuck1998]

You have a great attitude. Today is a brand new healthy day. I had an "I love it" size cup of delicious Cold Stone Creamery goodness yesterday!! A few extra minutes at the gym for me today! :lmao:

I enjoy hearing that you are human! Every bad day I try to start over fresh. Keep working out and running and my motivation stays high. Lack of exercise really puts me in a slump.

[CinderellasSister]

Gained one pound back this week, but that just makes me more determined to try to lose 2 pounds this week. But if all I do is get back off that 1 lousy pound, then I'm good with that too!

Here's to wishing everyone a great and successful week with whatever your goals may be!

[BeamsofLight]

Well, it didn't budge as far as I'd have liked, but the pesky scale did creep downward this week. :yay: Pretty much only wiped out the gain from last week, plus .2 of a pound, but I'll take it.

I think the goal for this week for me will be to keep up the exercise I did last week (30 minutes X 4 days), and to shave off an extra WW point a day. For the record, I know you hafta eat all your points to lose, but I've been following the so-called "Wendie plan" that staggers your points and uses some of the flex points on most days, so I'm gonna try dropping myself down one point and see where that gets me (if anywhere :rolleyes1). The idea of staggering the points and raising and lowering day to day makes sense to me; just hoping for a bit of a jump start this week.

BriarRose, your post is really inspiring to me. I've spent the last few years losing a bit, plateauing and maybe showing a tiny gain for a few weeks, and giving up completely. Aaand then gaining everything back, plus some. :headache: You're so right, though. Sometimes it takes a while for the scale to catch up with what you're doing, but if you know you're doing the right thing, sometimes you just have to be patient. So while being patient, I'll look to you for inspiration. :worship:

[BriarRosie]

You have a great attitude. Today is a brand new healthy day. I had an "I love it" size cup of delicious Cold Stone Creamery goodness yesterday!! A few extra minutes at the gym for me today! :lmao:

Hey, I can snarf down a pint of Ben & Jerry's, EASY! I just choose not to do that anymore. :laughing: I have been less lazy in my food habits, taking the time to choose healthier options. The produce store has been my friend. :banana:

Well, it didn't budge as far as I'd have liked, but the pesky scale did creep downward this week. :yay: Pretty much only wiped out the gain from last week, plus .2 of a pound, but I'll take it.

I think the goal for this week for me will be to keep up the exercise I did last week (30 minutes X 4 days), and to shave off an extra WW point a day. For the record, I know you hafta eat all your points to lose, but I've been following the so-called "Wendie plan" that staggers your points and uses some of the flex points on most days, so I'm gonna try dropping myself down one point and see where that gets me (if anywhere :rolleyes1). The idea of staggering the points and raising and lowering day to day makes sense to me; just hoping for a bit of a jump start this week.

BriarRose, your post is really inspiring to me. I've spent the last few years losing a bit, plateauing and maybe showing a tiny gain for a few weeks, and giving up completely. Aaand then gaining everything back, plus some. :headache: You're so right, though. Sometimes it takes a while for the scale to catch up with what you're doing, but if you know you're doing the right thing, sometimes you just have to be patient. So while being patient, I'll look to you for inspiration. :worship:

Gonna make me blush! :hug:
I bolded the part that interested me the most. You lost. No matter what it was, you still lost. I'm looking at the big picture. :)

[tlcoke]

Today was my rest day. I have lost 2.5 lbs in two weeks. :woohoo:

My goal this week is to walk at least 3 miles a day, working toward 4 miles. Also to drink at least 64 ozs of water a day and less soda.