Oh my goodness, I'm just getting around to introducing myself and we are 37 pages in, ouch. Not sure I'll ever catch up, so I'm going to try to stay on from here.
My name is Patty. I've joined the BL a year ago here and it's helped me be accountable. I lost 50 pounds last year and am hoping to get another 25 off. For the first time in most of my adult life I'm no longer obese and am just over weight. If I can get this last bit off, for the very first time, I'll be in the 'normal' range (high end but that's ok). Here is my last year and this year Disney trips (the very beginning of December).
I'm working full time, going to school part time, towards a degree in nursing. I've just spent the past six plus weeks with my mom in the hospital recovering from a traumatic brain injury. It wreck havoc on any 'normal' eating and I easily put on a few pounds leading up to Christmas. I'm working on getting those off and the rest of these for this year.
Hoping to get to 'know' more of you and I'll try to check in here each day.
Wow-- can't miss a day 'round here. Finally caught up to today and that'll help me find my place later. Had an old girl pass away on us yesterday, I knew it was coming but still a shock.
Hi Team Mickey Just wanted to say hello to my friends over here. [...] I am fine. I had a stomach virus this week right when I was taking ds to meet his friends on his way to Gambia. He left on the 2nd and will be back on the 13th. We have heard from him twice so far and all seems to be going okay.
I am proud of myself, today I will have officially logged food for an entire week. I don't know if I have ever done that before! I am excited because I even logged when I was not 100% on plan. Last night I was having the munchies really bad, either because we had an early dinner or from the stupid steroids. I looked at my BodyMedia and saw that I had exactly my calorie deficit, and that was enough to stop me from grabbing a snack. I was very proud of myself.
Have a great trip Gretchen. YOu are in for an adventure.
Have a great trip, Gretchen! We'll wait (not so patiently) for stories!
QOTD: As GRETCHEN heads off to our favorite place today for the college program, why don't we provide her our favorite healthy eating tip at Disney World. That way some of us who have trips scheduled (or dreamed about) can try to incorporate these tips into our vacations too!
GRETCHEN - have a fabulous trip and wonderful experience! we can't wait to follow you along! but be sure to stick to healthy choices. i tend to fall off the wagon when i'm at disney but some things we do to make sure we don't come back with too much extra weight - 1. wear a pedometer. you already walk SO much while there and it's SO great to see how much you're actually walking 2. WALK from epcot to DHS and vice versa. it's a beautiful walk and takes about 30 min. 3. try to have one salad a day. whether it's lunch or just a part of dinner or something. that way your body doesn't start thinking a french fry is an acceptable form of vegetable.
well i didn't do fabulously this weekend -- and i'm 10 pages behind so i just need to move forward i promise to start my day here tomorrow gotta stay focused!
Oh my goodness, I'm just getting around to introducing myself and we are 37 pages in, ouch. Not sure I'll ever catch up, so I'm going to try to stay on from here.
I need to start exercising....im not doing too good this weekend
What do you enjoy mommyof3princess27? Don't focus on that - not doing well this weekend. You know it's a journey so we all have times like that. Tomorrow - or tonight - is brand new.
So sorry that I sound like some positive pusher.
I have a DIS weight tracker, but when I login and change the numbers to my current weight, it simply logs me out and doesn't change the tracker. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I really think seeing the weight change-no matter how small-might be encouraging.
To My Mickeys
It's a new week! When you're feeling down or tempted, think of the folks on this thread and stay the course (or at least try! ). Seriously, this group has been really motivating to me, and I love that I'm not in this alone. It's great to know that others are facing the same challenge(s) I am, and that if I need help or support, you're a login away.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy week. Let's show some great numbers on the scale this week!
I had a great day today. Really cleaned the bathroom, did some leaf raking in the yard, went grocery shopping and got my salads ready for the week. It's amazing how great a productive day can feel.
Happy Monday morning friends!!
GOOD MORNING LOSERS!!
gosh, how many times have i said to myself over the years, "diet starts monday!" well guess what - it's monday and i'm not starting anything new. it feels good to say that. my healthy living has been going steady now for a whole week. hey, it's something! and since we've been doing swimmingly this past week, let's have a QOTD that is about something we all love....
QOTD: As GRETCHEN heads off to our favorite place today for the college program, why don't we provide her our favorite healthy eating tip at Disney World. That way some of us who have trips scheduled (or dreamed about) can try to incorporate these tips into our vacations too!
GRETCHEN - have a fabulous trip and wonderful experience! we can't wait to follow you along! but be sure to stick to healthy choices. i tend to fall off the wagon when i'm at disney but some things we do to make sure we don't come back with too much extra weight - 1. wear a pedometer. you already walk SO much while there and it's SO great to see how much you're actually walking 2. WALK from epcot to DHS and vice versa. it's a beautiful walk and takes about 30 min. 3. try to have one salad a day. whether it's lunch or just a part of dinner or something. that way your body doesn't start thinking a french fry is an acceptable form of vegetable.
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have a great day everyone! and here's a little funny from Aunt Ann's facebook:
I love your before and after piccies - at the moment mine are the wrong way round, the one from a few years ago is thin(ish) and the current one is way too fat. I am hoping by the time we go in December though I will be back to thinnish.
Good Morning all!
I joined the team late last week, signed up for the inches challenge and healthy choices challenge but really didn't commit to get going.
Why does Monday seem like an easier day to start?
Today I will:
Record what I eat
Drink my water
Start Jillian's 30 day shred
Walk with a bud and a beagle
I am looking forward to healthy life style changes, dropping some weight that has slowly crept on over the past 5 years and mostly to FEEL BETTER, not be so tired and draggy feeling all of the time and hopefully sleep better!
EVERYONE HAVE A FUN AND FIT WEEK!
This is where the thread really starts to intimidate me, it's getting looong if I miss a day. Home with a sick kid today so I can check in, hope to get here at least once a day to stay on track with you all!
Shhhh....I'm not leaving until tomorrow. But thanks for all the love anyway! My boarding number is A53, not great, not terrible; I've had both better and worse in the past. I'll be among the first 53 people on the plane though! So now I have approximately 24 hours until the flight takes off, and only about 21.5 until we leave for the airport!
QOTD: As GRETCHEN heads off to our favorite place today for the college program, why don't we provide her our favorite healthy eating tip at Disney World. That way some of us who have trips scheduled (or dreamed about) can try to incorporate these tips into our vacations too!
I'm on a roll today... I found 3 jobs to apply for. I will wait to apply on Tuesday only because my DS will be waking up from his nap soon and I really need to concentrate for that.
I now need to organize the pantry so all the GF food is accessible and not on top of wheat products. I'm off to do that.
BBL.
I have to crow a little bit because I've never had such a great weekend for exercise, and it's all down to the HH challenge. I don't think I'd have pushed myself if it weren't for that little competitive edge! Yesterday was gorgeous, up over 60 here, so we had outdoor activity and a great Just Dance session (DDs have just starting doing it with me, which is a lot of fun - I also like that they see me getting exercise). We did that again today after church, and then I broke my 30-minute speed record on the exercise bike thanks to an exciting football game (Go Giants!).
Wally World trip went well. I knew it was going to be kind of high. I had to buy a few spices and other items that weren't food related. Overall I'd say we didn't do bad considering that's suppose to be everything we need for a month. We'll have to restock on the normal stuff: bread, milk, etc but for the most part all the shopping is done.
CC: Do you mind sharing why you are GF? I dont' remember if you have. I'm curious since there is a chance I may have an allergy or intolerance, I am waiting to hear back on the bloodwork I had done last week.
I am proud of myself, today I will have officially logged food for an entire week. I don't know if I have ever done that before! I am excited because I even logged when I was not 100% on plan.
I think what has helped me the most this week is that I only ate out once this week (My mom went and bought us pizza and greek salad because I was working half the day building her new computer desk/that was kinda a work out-it was a lot of work for me)
I will also add flavored ice to my water. Love drinking ice cold water and the ice adds just enough flavore. My grocery stores sells lemon, lime, and tangerine flavored ice.
chicken enchiladas. yum! i hope you feel better too!
Okay, here's the plan for suppers this week:
Tonight: grilled chicken, salad
Monday: beef stew, rice
Tuesday - soup (gotta go to the dentist)
Wednesday - chicken strips, salad
Thursday - omelet (I love breakfast for dinner!)
Friday - fish, fries
Saturday - grilled cheese
Sunday - ham, potatoes, veggies
Dinner is ate and now I'm letting my food settle while I'm watching Alvin and the Chipmunk movie (the 2nd one). Once my food is settled then I'm going to get my workout in. Week 2, Day 1 of Biggest Loser on the kinect. My mile is complete but the pedometer is still going... My water is drank for the day. Don't really have any plans for tomorrow as of right now.
I guess all I want to say is right now I'm in a terrific head space. Let's all prray.
Well excuse me while I have a personal celebration of my mental health.
i ate more than my calorie allotment today. i'm not beating myself up about it (too much) because none of it was crap food...more like, an extra sweet potato and piece of chicken. DH bought devil dogs and i made him put them on the high shelf so i can't get them.
To My Mickeys
It's a new week! When you're feeling down or tempted, think of the folks on this thread and stay the course (or at least try! ). Seriously, this group has been really motivating to me, and I love that I'm not in this alone. It's great to know that others are facing the same challenge(s) I am, and that if I need help or support, you're a login away.
I also tracked everything I ate and stayed on target. I have now officially tracked for a full week! I am a horrible procrastinator and tend to stop tracking midway through the week, so this is a big deal for me.
I forget to mention a NSV that I had earlier this week: Our Orientation and Mobility Specialist asked me if I had been losing weight. I haven't really lost that much yet, so it was nice that somebody noticed!
Mom and I will be taking a trip to the local ImmediateCare tomorrow morning, because something is definitely wrong with my knee from my fall down the stairs. It's not bruised and I didn't hit it, but it's the side that slipped on the stair in the first place. There's a rather large bump that feels like bone that shouldn't be there-Mom thinks I may have dislocated my knee cap. It still hurts, and is kind of making cracking noises when I bend/unbend it. Hopefully it's something they can fix quickly![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
QOTD: As GRETCHEN heads off to our favorite place today for the college program, why don't we provide her our favorite healthy eating tip at Disney World. That way some of us who have trips scheduled (or dreamed about) can try to incorporate these tips into our vacations too!
Today I will:
Record what I eat
Drink my water
Start Jillian's 30 day shred
Walk with a bud and a beagle
Good morning, everyone! Still cruising here, and I'm giving tons of credit to this challenge. I knew I'd be rededicating myself to WW (I'm our company's liaison for our at work session), but I needed an extra push, and I think this is it. I can't remember the last time I exercised seven days in a row! I started Jillian's Ripped in 30 this morning, and she kicked my butt on the abs - I did pretty well on the cardio and strength sections. I will happily take a day off from her on the weekend! Then I did 30 minutes on my bike, 8.6 miles on the fat burner program. While watching the new Hungry Girl episode.
My biggest suitcase is packed. Here are my vaccum sealed bags-there are two pillows and undergarments in the left and all my other clothes on the right.
Oh my gosh, where have these bags been all my life?! After a lot of squishing, they both fit into my biggest suitcase, along with some other miscellaneous items (flip flops, pictures frames, power strips, ethernet cable, etc). That leaves my medium suitcase to hold everything else-not that there should be much, just like toiletries and hangers.
I check in for my flight and 8:30 tomorrow...well, actually I guess it's later this morning now. Since I'm flying Southwest, I say it's a lot like registering for classes: log onto the website and put in your info 5-10 minutes before the appointed time, keep refreshing the page until the system lets you in; once it does, click as fast as you can and hope for the best! The flight isn't sold out at any price point, so I'll take that as a positive sign.
GOOD MORNING LOSERS!!
QOTD: As GRETCHEN heads off to our favorite place today for the college program, why don't we provide her our favorite healthy eating tip at Disney World. That way some of us who have trips scheduled (or dreamed about) can try to incorporate these tips into our vacations too!
one minute on the lips....forever on the hips
Healthy Habits Update: I am all caught up on PMs. If you sent me your Healthy Habits scores and did not receive a reply, please PM me again. Thank you!
Thanks! The chicken enchiladas were a disaster. They tasted okay, but they looked horrible. Mom drama ensued, etc. I am still frustrated about it. I could probably vent for an hour or more about it. Then, I ate and ate and ate a bunch of stuff with milk in it and Im feeling awful. Mom drama is such a