LOSE BEFORE YOU CRUISE - Support Thread for all Cruisers

[kennedyparalegal]

I have been lurking for a few days and decided to introduce myself. I am working on loosing some weight before my Thanksgiving cruise this November. I started about six days ago and so far I am down 5 lbs. Probably mostly water weight, but it makes me feel encouraged none the less. I am doing 1200 calories a day and exercise of some sort (bike riding, walking, etc.) every day. After reading about myfitnesspal here I checked it out and love it. My daughter saw me using it and she has started using it too.

Patti

 

[Relaxin']

Well I have self sabotaged again and went back up 1.5lbs. Everytime I finally drop I will then let myself eat too much junkfood for a week. Oh well, today is a new day and back to being healthy! I am starting with an apple & water for breakfast.

Been there, done that. I hope you have more than an apple for breakfast. I believe my success has been partially due to eating a good breakfast. Recently, I switched to a higher protein breakie - two fried egg whites with cinnamon and a tablespoon of almond butter. This is from a person who was never big on protein. Now, I have protein in every meal. It helps to reduce the snacking.

 

[trish.]

Hit another milestone in my running a 5K.

In January I was at 55 minutes,
In May it was 41 minutes,
Not sure when I hit the 38 minute mark,
And today 35 minutes and 30 seconds!!!!!

That is AWESOME!!!

I absolutely LOATHE running so I commend you! I can only run doing H.I.I.T. It makes it tolerable for me. I would love to be able to just run!

Good job!

I get my second hydrostatic testing done on Friday! I am excited and nervous to see where my body fat is after this month. I have worked pretty dang hard, but sabotaged a few times as well.

 

[Relaxin']

Interesting that everyone is talking about sabotaging. The topic at tonight's class at the gym is about sabotaging. Hopefully my calendar and joining this competition will help me from falling into the sabotage pit.

Thanks to everyone for joining this discussion group. You are all my motivators.

 

[Soon2beMrs.]

My dh lost 50lbs in 4 months with take shape for life. It worked so well for him that I joined the program and became a certified health coach, like a cheerleader and advisor, to help him reach his goal.
My dh inspired me to get healthier and I lost 8lbs in 2 weeks..which doesn't seem like a lot but to me it was a lot!

Good luck everyone! And I'm so glad to everyone working towards their goal!!!

 

[trish.]

(Started this process at 175 lbs.)

August 1st -
Weight: 152 lbs
Body Fat: 42 lbs
LBM: 110 Lbs
Body Fat percentage: 27%

August 31st -
Weight: 144 lbs
Body Fat: 31 lbs
LBM: 113 lbs (gained 3 lbs of muscle)
Body Fat percentage: 21%

Feeling good about my progress for the month.

I am back to work tomorrow after the summer off, so I am back to 5am workouts.

I have more body fat to lose, but I think I am on my way to meeting some goals.

 

[PinkPug]

this moring I weigh 237.

 

[PryncessLace]

(Started this process at 175 lbs.)

August 1st -
Weight: 152 lbs
Body Fat: 42 lbs
LBM: 110 Lbs
Body Fat percentage: 27%

August 31st -
Weight: 144 lbs
Body Fat: 31 lbs
LBM: 113 lbs (gained 3 lbs of muscle)
Body Fat percentage: 21%

Feeling good about my progress for the month.

I am back to work tomorrow after the summer off, so I am back to 5am workouts.

I have more body fat to lose, but I think I am on my way to meeting some goals.

Wow, that is awesome progress!!

 

[DisneyFamily123]

My dh lost 50lbs in 4 months with take shape for life. It worked so well for him that I joined the program and became a certified health coach, like a cheerleader and advisor, to help him reach his goal.
My dh inspired me to get healthier and I lost 8lbs in 2 weeks..which doesn't seem like a lot but to me it was a lot!

Good luck everyone! And I'm so glad to everyone working towards their goal!!!

I'm a Take Shape For Life coach too! I'm amazed by all the wonderful stories of quick weight loss AND people making life changes through TSFL's Habits of Health part of the program. The key to weight loss for me is changing what I eat and making life changes. I lost over 50 pounds.

I eat more frequently and when I'm hungry.... not to deal with stress, or to stay awake, etc. I eat healthier portions, real meat (free range, drug free, not processed), fresh vegetables, etc.

While I'm happy with my weight now, it's the getting healthy part that's important to keep it off. With a busy schedule, taking time out for exercise I enjoy is critical. It does take some time away from family but I remember that living a longer and healthier life will create more time and better quality time with family.

 

[trish.]

Wow, that is awesome progress!!

Thank you!

I worked super hard last month. I was working out with a personal trainer 3x a week. And working out on my own the other days and then I took an additional cardio class (like zumba, kickfit, etc) at least 2x a week in addition to the strength and cardio I already did. I was also detoxing (no dairy, no gluten, everything raw, everything organic, no processed foods).

I went a little wild this holiday weekend. But I am back on track and ready to lose more weight before my December cruise!

 

[Relaxin']

I am posting this personal story in hopes to help others get through an emotional period in a healthier way.

It is amazing how emotions can impact eating. Yesterday, was a very emotional day. A coworkers 22 year old son was rushed to the hospital in the morning, and the news was not good. I worked through the morning waiting for news. It came to lunch time. My lunch was packed, but I just felt that I needed something warm, and I had to get out of the office. I was headed out of the office and down the street for french fries with gravy. Before leaving, I stopped to update another coworker on the events of the morning. She was as devastated as myself, and decided to join me on my "walk". I did not tell her the walk was to the fast food store. We walked out of the building and turned right not left, and walked through a beautiful treed area, came back more relaxed, and without the fries. I was suppose to go to yoga at 5:30 with my DH for my first time (always felt that I was too big and clumsy for those classes). I received the news shortly after 4:00 that my coworkers son did not make it. Again, the emotions elevated, and I felt that I needed to slow down and decided not to rush out of work and go to yoga. How was I going to tell the rest of the team, what words do I use. How do you tell 60 people. Email is so impersonal. I pulled it together .... slowly and finally left the office at 6:00 - missing my yoga class. I really could have easily gone straight home because I had a business call at 8:00 and I did need to get in some supper, instead, I thought about my trainer saying, even 20 minutes helps. So I went to the gym, got on the treadmill for 30 minutes, prayed and thought a lot about my coworker and the importance of making a difference for myself and others every single day.

Today, I did not let my emotions get in the way. I have a new life, and french fries and missing my exercise are not going to help these emotions, it probably would have done the opposite.

 

[PinkPug]

I'm down to 236lbs.

 

[MrsKP]

I am posting this personal story in hopes to help others get through an emotional period in a healthier way.

It is amazing how emotions can impact eating. Yesterday, was a very emotional day. A coworkers 22 year old son was rushed to the hospital in the morning, and the news was not good. I worked through the morning waiting for news. It came to lunch time. My lunch was packed, but I just felt that I needed something warm, and I had to get out of the office. I was headed out of the office and down the street for french fries with gravy. Before leaving, I stopped to update another coworker on the events of the morning. She was as devastated as myself, and decided to join me on my "walk". I did not tell her the walk was to the fast food store. We walked out of the building and turned right not left, and walked through a beautiful treed area, came back more relaxed, and without the fries. I was suppose to go to yoga at 5:30 with my DH for my first time (always felt that I was too big and clumsy for those classes). I received the news shortly after 4:00 that my coworkers son did not make it. Again, the emotions elevated, and I felt that I needed to slow down and decided not to rush out of work and go to yoga. How was I going to tell the rest of the team, what words do I use. How do you tell 60 people. Email is so impersonal. I pulled it together .... slowly and finally left the office at 6:00 - missing my yoga class. I really could have easily gone straight home because I had a business call at 8:00 and I did need to get in some supper, instead, I thought about my trainer saying, even 20 minutes helps. So I went to the gym, got on the treadmill for 30 minutes, prayed and thought a lot about my coworker and the importance of making a difference for myself and others every single day.

Today, I did not let my emotions get in the way. I have a new life, and french fries and missing my exercise are not going to help these emotions, it probably would have done the opposite.

That is a trying & stressful situation. Glad you were able to find outlets other than food

 

[carolinamom]

Looking at the progress everyone on this board has made is so inspiring! I am excited to "jump in" with a group that shares a love of Disney. Our cruise is march 30 and my goal is to (1) drop 25 lbs- so just under 7 months, and (2) to adopt permanent healthy change. I am 5'3" at 150 lbs. I lost about 20-25 pounds last year before a cruise, but did it through a medical weight loss center using a terrible crash diet and phentarmine- not a good idea. I will be fighting to restore my metabolism for a while. I weigh more now then when I started last year. I exercise, but I don't eat as well as I should.
I am breaking my goals down like some of the other subscribers have. I am going to use upcoming trips to mark my goals. Goal 1: by oct 5 (Disney trip for international food and wine feat), my goal is 7 lbs, so 153. Goal 2: by nov 30 trip, down another 7. That's 14 lbs between now and the end of November. Then the remaining 10-11 by march 30. I want slow permanent change, not the quick fix I had before.
Plan- healthy eating stating w 2 weeks on phase one of south beach followed by a lifetime of healthy eating, lots of water, lots of veggies, and lots of positive feedback to myself while I focus on the awesome things my body CAN do, instead of feeling terrible about myself. Conscious eating is the key for me. I am so excited to share this "trip".

 

[PryncessLace]

I am posting this personal story in hopes to help others get through an emotional period in a healthier way.

It is amazing how emotions can impact eating. Yesterday, was a very emotional day. A coworkers 22 year old son was rushed to the hospital in the morning, and the news was not good. I worked through the morning waiting for news. It came to lunch time. My lunch was packed, but I just felt that I needed something warm, and I had to get out of the office. I was headed out of the office and down the street for french fries with gravy. Before leaving, I stopped to update another coworker on the events of the morning. She was as devastated as myself, and decided to join me on my "walk". I did not tell her the walk was to the fast food store. We walked out of the building and turned right not left, and walked through a beautiful treed area, came back more relaxed, and without the fries. I was suppose to go to yoga at 5:30 with my DH for my first time (always felt that I was too big and clumsy for those classes). I received the news shortly after 4:00 that my coworkers son did not make it. Again, the emotions elevated, and I felt that I needed to slow down and decided not to rush out of work and go to yoga. How was I going to tell the rest of the team, what words do I use. How do you tell 60 people. Email is so impersonal. I pulled it together .... slowly and finally left the office at 6:00 - missing my yoga class. I really could have easily gone straight home because I had a business call at 8:00 and I did need to get in some supper, instead, I thought about my trainer saying, even 20 minutes helps. So I went tothe gym, got on the treadmill for 30 minutes, prayed and thought a lot about my coworker and the importance of making a difference for myself and others every single day.

Today, I did not let my emotions get in the way. I have a new life, and french fries and missing my exercise are not going to help these emotions, it probably would have done the opposite.

That is a huge step to take in conquering weight loss! Also, my thoughts are with the family and friends, such a hard thing to go through.

 

[Relaxin']

Looking at the progress everyone on this board has made is so inspiring! I am excited to "jump in" with a group that shares a love of Disney. Our cruise is march 30 and my goal is to (1) drop 25 lbs- so just under 7 months, and (2) to adopt permanent healthy change. I am 5'3" at 150 lbs. I lost about 20-25 pounds last year before a cruise, but did it through a medical weight loss center using a terrible crash diet and phentarmine- not a good idea. I will be fighting to restore my metabolism for a while. I weigh more now then when I started last year. I exercise, but I don't eat as well as I should.
I am breaking my goals down like some of the other subscribers have. I am going to use upcoming trips to mark my goals. Goal 1: by oct 5 (Disney trip for international food and wine feat), my goal is 7 lbs, so 153. Goal 2: by nov 30 trip, down another 7. That's 14 lbs between now and the end of November. Then the remaining 10-11 by march 30. I want slow permanent change, not the quick fix I had before.
Plan- healthy eating stating w 2 weeks on phase one of south beach followed by a lifetime of healthy eating, lots of water, lots of veggies, and lots of positive feedback to myself while I focus on the awesome things my body CAN do, instead of feeling terrible about myself. Conscious eating is the key for me. I am so excited to share this "trip".

Sounds like you have already met a first goal of setting your goals. Keep positive!

 

[Relaxin']

(Started this process at 175 lbs.)

August 1st -
Weight: 152 lbs
Body Fat: 42 lbs
LBM: 110 Lbs
Body Fat percentage: 27%

August 31st -
Weight: 144 lbs
Body Fat: 31 lbs
LBM: 113 lbs (gained 3 lbs of muscle)
Body Fat percentage: 21%

Feeling good about my progress for the month.

I am back to work tomorrow after the summer off, so I am back to 5am workouts.

I have more body fat to lose, but I think I am on my way to meeting some goals.

This is a great way to monitor your progress. So often people working out do not realize the muscle gain, and do not understand why they are not seeing the scale move downward. Measurements on how the clothes feels is so important for people who do not have the measurement of LBM.

 

[kennedyparalegal]

Day 20 of my new healthier life and I am down 8 pounds.

 

[Relaxin']

Cooler temperatures have arrived. Instead of heading for the gym, I may go with a group to run a 10K outside through town to a conservation area and back. This will be my first 10K, normally I run about 8.5K on a treadmill followed by a few lengths of the pool and stretching. This will definitely be a challenge because these are all seasoned runners who have run marathons. This is an easy Sunday jog for them. Hmmm, maybe I should do the first one on my own. They all know my DH and will be happy to see me out. Many have not seen me since I have lost 45 lbs. and I am afraid they are going to be watching every move, and running back to me to see if I am okay. I just want to do this first one at my own pace, next week I will be ready for advice. I am a person who likes to do things on my own for the first time, and go unrecognized. Wow, I can not believe I have made it this far. My dream to do a Disney 1/2 or even full marathon is getting closer.

 

[Relaxin']

Well the competition begins. A twelve week weight loss program at the gym. The winner gets $10,000 and then there are a number of prizes for personal training sessions. I hope to be in the top ten for my location. I am sure there are going to be people doing some drastic measures to get the $10K. I will be impressed if I loss 24 lbs. and happy with 18. I weigh in tonight and then minutes before I leave for my cruise on Dec. 8.

I think the first thing I am going to be looking for when I get on board the ship is a Mickey ice cream head.