150 Club....Care to join??? Continued.

[donac]

Good Morning.

I just got back at 2 this morning and I have a lot to do today. WIll be be back with all the stories this weekend

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Dona! -- I can't wait to hear all about your trip!

I lost a grand total of 7 lbs! for the month of August. I am very eager to repeat that for September! The double dippin' workouts seem to really work for me. I am also making a concerted effort to eat fewer carbs this month -- and by that I mean, chips, candy, cookies, bars, etc., even the 100 cal kind. I'm hoping to see my tummy flatten a bit if I lay off that stuff for a month. If I do, I don't think I'll be going back! I think I'm mildly addicted to carbs, because once I start it's really, really hard to stop eating them. I don't mean complex carbs that have nutrients, I mean junk with sugar and artificial sweeteners.

Today I just have to do my TM time and weights. I alternate each day between bike (35 minutes this month) and weights (25 minutes this month), and do the TM every day for a shorter distance most days (2.250 miles this month), with just one long wog each week.

I'm still working on getting under 200 lbs., I'm hopeful for October. I just have to keep doing the work and the results will eventually come...

Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Quick drive-by from WDW... I will be restarting on Sept 9th. I get back from here on Sept 7th and start a new job on Sept 8th, so I figure that should be a good day to get back into the swing of things. I have probably erased 10-20 lbs of my progress, but I promise to jump right back on the wagon.

Maria, great job on the 7 lbs!!

Here's to hoping that Hanna decides NOT to hit Orlando this week...

 

[kt_mom]

I would like to join. My name is Margaret, I'm 31 I have one DD5. I work full time and my job keeps me seated most of the day. Since I started this job two years ago I have put on almost 30 pounds. I was low 150's and now I'm right at 180. This is the heaviest I've ever been. It actually took a little over a year to put the weight on. Last summer is was around 165-170 and then over the winter the last ten pounds crept on.

I've started and stopped several times over the last year to try to lose the weight and then I just give up. My schedule is so hectic and convenience seems to win most days. But I've decided that this is unacceptable. Finding time to exercise is hard. I have to get up at 6am to leave the house by 7 as it is. By the time I pick DD up and get home it's after 6 and I'm usually beat. I know that if I get in the habit of exercising that I will feel better and have more energy though. I set my alarm for 5:30 today thinking I could get in a quick walk but I didn't get out of bed until 6.

So I'm looking for ideas for meals and snack and support for getting that exercise in. I know i can do this. Several years ago I did weight watchers and went from 165 to about 145 in about three months. I just need to get my butt in gear and do it. It's just so much harder with a little one in the house.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Margaret!

The thread has been pretty quiet lately, but hopefully it will get hopping as people come back from the summer!

Seated jobs are just killers. I know, I have one, too! I work in a building w/o an elevator, on the 4th floor. I go down twice a day or so, otherwise I'm pretty much seated.

It is really hard to fit in extra time to workout. I have a few strategies, and I use them all depending on what is going on. Sometimes I get up at 5:30 and get on the TM. I will also get on the TM the second I get home, while dh makes dinner. This give me a good hour to workout and shower before the meal, and everyone is happy. The third thing (my least favorite) is to wait until ds is in bed and then get on the TM at 9. One way I'm able to get up early is to go to bed early. If I'm in bed with the lights out at 10:30, I can make it up at 5:30. You will have to experiment and see what your body will let you do. Also, give yourself permission to start small. If you are totally beat after you get home, let yourself have a 20 minute walk. If you are still tired after 20 minutes, stop. If you feel energized, keep going.

Meals and snacks -- I've become a big proponent of fruit and a babybel in the afternoon to get me over that hump. It's a three pt. snack, but leaves you satisfied. The 100 cal packs are dangerous for me. I love carbs a little too much, and I find it hard to stop once I start.

We like to make a menu and shop every weekend, so we know what is coming and can plan accordingly. Tonight we are having stuffed peppers -- we just stuff with brown rice. DH made them last night, all we have to do is bake them tonight. We love to have crock pot meals, those are also a big time saver. Plus with only three of us, we cook once and then freeze the rest for another meal later.

Oh! And it gets better and worse with the growing child. Younger is hard because they require more attention, but older means correcting a ton of homework. DS is in 5th grade, and had 6 subjects last night. I'm hoping that when he's a teen, I'll have plenty of time for me, but Dona could speak better to that, she's raised happy, healthy young adults!

So glad to see you here, and we can't wait to hear your tips as well!
Maria

 

[donac]

Margaret!

The thread has been pretty quiet lately, but hopefully it will get hopping as people come back from the summer!

Seated jobs are just killers. I know, I have one, too! I work in a building w/o an elevator, on the 4th floor. I go down twice a day or so, otherwise I'm pretty much seated.

It is really hard to fit in extra time to workout. I have a few strategies, and I use them all depending on what is going on. Sometimes I get up at 5:30 and get on the TM. I will also get on the TM the second I get home, while dh makes dinner. This give me a good hour to workout and shower before the meal, and everyone is happy. The third thing (my least favorite) is to wait until ds is in bed and then get on the TM at 9. One way I'm able to get up early is to go to bed early. If I'm in bed with the lights out at 10:30, I can make it up at 5:30. You will have to experiment and see what your body will let you do. Also, give yourself permission to start small. If you are totally beat after you get home, let yourself have a 20 minute walk. If you are still tired after 20 minutes, stop. If you feel energized, keep going.

Meals and snacks -- I've become a big proponent of fruit and a babybel in the afternoon to get me over that hump. It's a three pt. snack, but leaves you satisfied. The 100 cal packs are dangerous for me. I love carbs a little too much, and I find it hard to stop once I start.

We like to make a menu and shop every weekend, so we know what is coming and can plan accordingly. Tonight we are having stuffed peppers -- we just stuff with brown rice. DH made them last night, all we have to do is bake them tonight. We love to have crock pot meals, those are also a big time saver. Plus with only three of us, we cook once and then freeze the rest for another meal later.

Oh! And it gets better and worse with the growing child. Younger is hard because they require more attention, but older means correcting a ton of homework. DS is in 5th grade, and had 6 subjects last night. I'm hoping that when he's a teen, I'll have plenty of time for me, but Dona could speak better to that, she's raised happy, healthy young adults!

So glad to see you here, and we can't wait to hear your tips as well!
Maria

Thanks for the complement Maria. Getting ds2 to college and having ds1 home with a new puppy has taken a tole on me. Then add on going back to work after summer vacation and a student teacher to work with has wiped me out. I am hoping to get back to working out this week but as for me I am falling asleep at 8:30. Last night at least I only woke up once during the night. It has been hard not having ds2 home. He and I did a lot of things together.

Sometime this weekend I will come back and tell you all about my trip last month and we can chat more.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

How's it goin'? I am not expecting a big loss this month like last month, at this point I would be ecstatic for 3 lbs...I'm hoping to make Oct. another big loss month for me.

We did a 5K as a family 9/14. DH ran, I walked with ds10. He did a good job for his first race. I'm hoping we'll try to jog next year.

I have to start seriously training for the Disney Half. I'd like to shave about 15 minutes off my time, but that's probably pretty ambitious.

Hang in there and keep on losing!
Maria

 

[donac]

HI Maria,
I just came to complain. I got sent home from school on MOnday with shingles. I am on several medications and go back to the doctor on Monday to see if I can go back. There are times that I can't get comfortable because of the pain. I can't tell if the rash is crusting over since it is in the middle of my back. I have been out of school so long that my department sent me a get well basket.

How is the training for the disney half coming. How many miles are you doing a week? How many from your family are doing it in Jan? Congrats on the 5k. This is something that I want to do once I get my bunion removed next year. I don't know if dh would understand.

Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Dona!

I am so sorry you have shingles. My mom had it, and I know how painful and uncomfortable it can be. Vent any time, I'm always happy to see this thread pop up!

I lost 5.5 lbs total for September. I am hoping to do better this month. I've just started the half marathon training, so my long wog is 3 miles right now. I'm doing 2.5 most days of the week. I am seriously pushing to get under 200. I need to push, too, I get close and falter far too often.

It'll be just me and my dh in January. DS is in school, so my dad is coming to watch him. Actually, he comes for Christmas and just stays.

Do you have a favorite BL team this year? I like pink, but there really isn't any team I don't like. I'm not overly fond of orange, but I'm not really rooting against anyone.

Feel better as soon as you can!
Maria

 

[SamRoc]

Hi everyone! Sorry i havent posted in months, but we go away to the Jersey shore for the summer and it gets very busy there. Am glad to say I am down 50 lbs since January!!! And I have 15 to go til i hit my goal weight of 150!! Am so excited. I really didnt weigh myself much this summer, just joined a gym there and did the eliptical about 5 days a week. good luck everyone!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi everyone! Sorry i havent posted in months, but we go away to the Jersey shore for the summer and it gets very busy there. Am glad to say I am down 50 lbs since January!!! And I have 15 to go til i hit my goal weight of 150!! Am so excited. I really didnt weigh myself much this summer, just joined a gym there and did the eliptical about 5 days a week. good luck everyone!

OMG, SamRoc!

You won't believe this -- we just watched Buckaroo Banzai this weekend! It wasn't quite as entertaining as we remembered, but we love that classic line from your icon!

Congratulations on your fantastic weight loss! That is definitely something to celebrate, and I know you will see 150. I am rededicating myself to pushing harder this month. Progress is just out of reach, so that means I have to aim for the stars!

Maria

 

[NYcpa]

Bumping this from page 2.

Maria - how is your WDW training going? I am not going to be there this year due to other travel. I am going to Hawaii with my mom to visit my daughters on Dec 11. Lynne said she and Erin are planning a WDW trip in October 2009 to hopefully coincide with TOT.

Dona - how are things going for you? Are you surviving this school year?

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Kathy! -- So great to hear from you. I just started my official training program yesterday. I did strength training, and today I did 3 miles before work. During the first few weeks it's just a 14 mile schedule, with a 5 miler for the long wog. I'm feeling great so far...

A trip to Hawaii to see your girls sounds like a joy. I know you will have a wonderful time. I'm still hoping to do ToT one day, but I'm not sure when that will be. Between ds's schedule and budget concerns, it's not likely to happen anytime soon.

Dona -- How are you feeling? I am afraid to look at the scale this month. I think I lost any gains I had made. Dec. 1st is bound to be much better. I'll be a few weeks into the training, and that much regular exercise will pay off!

Everyone have a wonderful day, and don't forget to check in!
Maria

 

[westjones]

Hi Guys!
I have missed you guys! It's been two years since I have been here (and have gained back all the weight I lost last time).

Nice to see so many of the same names that were here before.

Hi Guys! And I hope to get to know some new people too!

Debra

 

[NYcpa]

Debra - I hear you about being too heavy. i stepped on the scales this morning and weigh 190. I was down to 168 at one point then emotional eating took over. I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. How old are your daughters now?

For those not familiar with me, I have 2 lovely daughters. The oldest is doing her residency in pediatrics as Tripler Army Medical Center. She went thru med school courtesy of the Army. Her sister thought that would be a great place to live so she moved also. She is working fulll time and going to school full time by taking computer based classes. It seems to be a good learning style for her as she is on the dean's list for her first 2 semesters.

I live alone and seem to be addicted to ice cream. A 'half' gallon only lasts me 2 evenings. I have been very deficient in exercising. I go in spurts. Tonight I mananged 20 min on the TM before my calves tightened up. Will try to do a few minutes more each night. When I get where I can walk an hour without pain, I am going to do the couch to 5K program. I'm not sure if I will ever get there but I can only hope.

Maria - good luck with your training. Are you doing the half or the full? We are going to try and schedule the marathon in 2011. If Lynne can get the time off I may be stupid enough to try the Goofy. Lynne got me thru the marathon in 2008 so I got the special medal. Have to have something to motivate me.

We have to make an effort to keep this thread going. Has anyone heard from Tara? I tried sending her a private message but haven't gotten a response.

Let's keep exercising and see if we can drop these extra pounds.

 

[westjones]

Debra - I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. How old are your daughters now?

I live alone and seem to be addicted to ice cream. A 'half' gallon only lasts me 2 evenings. .

I have twins and they are 15 (only one has an eating disorder, the other is just fine). So they will be around here for awhile.

I have found that when addicted to a food, the best thing is to go cold turkey. You just have to not have it around. I was hooked on donuts, and would pick one up at the grocery store every other day. And I just had to make myself stop. At first I avoided that store and only went to Walmart (I don't like their bakery), and finally I didn't think about it any more.

I did my 40 minutes of walking tonight, but then grabbed a couple of trick or treat candies, so that wasn't good.

Small steps........

I will be SO glad when Halloween is over!
Debra

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Ladies!

I got up and did my 3 mi again this morning, that's two days in a row, practically a record for me! It does feel great to already have it done. I also have yoga at work, so it's a big fitness day for me.

My new breakfast of choice is lower sugar oatmeal with a handful of blueberries and sliced almonds. It's super yummy, and keeps me full until my mid-morning apple snack.

Debra -- Welcome Back!I think I was just getting into the 150s club as you were moving on, so it's nice to spend some time with you! I'm doing ok with the Halloween candy, but I'll also be glad when it's over. My ds10 is trick-or-treating with his bff twins, so it's going to be pretty low-key in my house this year. All three boys are going as aliens, they even have matching costumes. The twins' mom is going with them, so I just have to hand out goodies.

Kathy -- I would love to get this thread going again! We have lots of people ask to join, but not so many stick around...Hopefully they will all come back! Every once in a blue moon we hear from Tara, but I think she's really busy with her life. Since I'm in training mode, it's going to be a lot easier for me to focus. I was so afraid I would get swept last year, I really worked hard. I'm not quite as afraid this year, but I do want to finish with a better time. DH and I are doing the Half again. I'm not mentally ready to take on the Full like you!

Ok, gotta get going on my work day. I have some documents to analyze this morning, which is perfect since we have a rainy, cool, kind of yucky day. Going next door to our main building for yoga is going to be a nice break.

Everyone have a losing day!
Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

So, how's November working out? I'm in week 2 of my Half training. I admit, I really don't want to do today's 3 miles. I stayed up way too late last night. If I don't do it, I'm swapping out my rest day tomorrow, and I'll do it then. Gotta keep movin'!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Ok, so I've done all the workouts this week -- except for today's and tomorrow's. Today I need to do 30 min on the exercise bike, and 5 mi tomorrow on the TM. I'm going to be psyched to say I completed week 2 of the training. It's really hard for me to put together a string of workouts, so when I do, I feel like the scale can't help but go in the right direction...

Everyone have an awesome weekend!
Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Is Anybody out there? I don't want to be the only one posting here.

Perhaps it's time for the 150s Club to go the way of the dodo...

Maria