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

[luna99]

hey everyone.. I hope you are all doing better than I am. Over the weekend DH and I went out to eat at a mexican restaurant and didn't work out at all and I ended up gaining back 2 pounds... not to mention the food I've eaten today. I just got into that "who cares? " kind of mood today and have been snacking all day...

I guess I'm kinda moody and grumpy today and I wish I could break out of it... but I keep telling myself I'll just be better tomorrow and allow myself to feel this way today.

can anyone relate? I feel like a weirdo sometimes cause I will get into these grumpy moods for no reason on occasion and just feel like I want to wallow in self pity (pity about what, I don't know!) .... maybe it has something to do with working from home and not really getting outside much or interacting with other people. who knows.

anyway.. I hope you are all doing better than I am today!

have a healthy day everyone!

 

[lmhall2000]

luna! I can relate!!! I have to apologize for not posting, it's so hard for me to get over here and I rely on the email notifications to beam me back over here but this is the first email notification I've received in 2 weeks! I need to not rely on them!

I just had an epiphany of sorts...the way you feel Luna is exactly how I gained all the weight I lost back (well, maybe not all of it but a good chunk of it)...I got tired of always having to exercise and eat less...duh....to me it seemed "easier" to eat what I wanted and try and fit in exercise if I could in my busy schedule...but ya know what? It doesn't work that way, and I actually get MORE of those self pity moments when I DON'T exercise, when I consistently keep busy and move I am happier and those thoughts don't come about! So, the key to me is keeping busy and getting that exercise in! Even if you're cursing your way to the treadmill....I PROMISE you'll feel and act better! I was very busy this weekend building a round pen and gardening, but I didn't get any cardio in..so I'm stepping forward but not on the right foot yet..I've got 5 months until our Disney trip...I WILL be back to my lowest weight in 3 years and I will NOT stop till I hit 150's...there's just no sense in it! I have to live like a 150 pound woman not a 200 pound woman!! I can do soooo much more in my life that I will get great joy in (like riding a horse without him sighing!) and having the energy to just do anything...we have able bodies (sure, we've all got some sort of joint/knee/back pain) but we can still MOVE...so let's make a MOVE and get MOVING!!! I PROMISE you'll feel so much better!

So, my steps to getting to my goal weight is simply to be a mover and a loser...I am cutting out white sugar and french fries...just two things that will make a difference...the only time I'll use sugar is when I drink coffee (about 1x a week and I put a teaspoon in it) the rest of the time it's fruits/veggies/grains and meats....I can't completely cut out junk food, I will allow myself a small 150 calorie bag of Cheetos on the occasional Aunt Flo week...and I will allow any birthday cake (luckily only 2 birthdays left between now and then!)..I'm getting to bed at 9:30 and I'm waking up at 6am for my walk on the treadmill then I'm adding in an extra walk in the afternoon with my rescue horse who needs to build trust with me, we're just going to walk until he believes I don't plan on hurting him. I'll be helping me and him!!!

That's my magna carta of sorts and it'll last me the next 40 years!!! Let's live like we mean it and MOVE and LOSE! Oh! And play your favorite songs, nothing like a cool song to get you believing anything is possible!!!

Wishing all the losers here an AWESOME day!!!
Tara

 

[HockeyKat]

hey everyone.. I hope you are all doing better than I am. Over the weekend DH and I went out to eat at a mexican restaurant and didn't work out at all and I ended up gaining back 2 pounds... not to mention the food I've eaten today. I just got into that "who cares? " kind of mood today and have been snacking all day...

I guess I'm kinda moody and grumpy today and I wish I could break out of it... but I keep telling myself I'll just be better tomorrow and allow myself to feel this way today.

can anyone relate? I feel like a weirdo sometimes cause I will get into these grumpy moods for no reason on occasion and just feel like I want to wallow in self pity (pity about what, I don't know!) .... maybe it has something to do with working from home and not really getting outside much or interacting with other people. who knows.

anyway.. I hope you are all doing better than I am today!

have a healthy day everyone!

ABSOLUTELY I can relate!! I hate those down days. I think mine has to do with working at an office and interacting w/ morons. No, but seriously, I think that it is normal to have good days and bad days.

luna! I can relate!!! I have to apologize for not posting, it's so hard for me to get over here and I rely on the email notifications to beam me back over here but this is the first email notification I've received in 2 weeks! I need to not rely on them!

I just had an epiphany of sorts...the way you feel Luna is exactly how I gained all the weight I lost back (well, maybe not all of it but a good chunk of it)...I got tired of always having to exercise and eat less...duh....to me it seemed "easier" to eat what I wanted and try and fit in exercise if I could in my busy schedule...but ya know what? It doesn't work that way, and I actually get MORE of those self pity moments when I DON'T exercise, when I consistently keep busy and move I am happier and those thoughts don't come about! So, the key to me is keeping busy and getting that exercise in! Even if you're cursing your way to the treadmill....I PROMISE you'll feel and act better! I was very busy this weekend building a round pen and gardening, but I didn't get any cardio in..so I'm stepping forward but not on the right foot yet..I've got 5 months until our Disney trip...I WILL be back to my lowest weight in 3 years and I will NOT stop till I hit 150's...there's just no sense in it! I have to live like a 150 pound woman not a 200 pound woman!! I can do soooo much more in my life that I will get great joy in (like riding a horse without him sighing!) and having the energy to just do anything...we have able bodies (sure, we've all got some sort of joint/knee/back pain) but we can still MOVE...so let's make a MOVE and get MOVING!!! I PROMISE you'll feel so much better!

So, my steps to getting to my goal weight is simply to be a mover and a loser...I am cutting out white sugar and french fries...just two things that will make a difference...the only time I'll use sugar is when I drink coffee (about 1x a week and I put a teaspoon in it) the rest of the time it's fruits/veggies/grains and meats....I can't completely cut out junk food, I will allow myself a small 150 calorie bag of Cheetos on the occasional Aunt Flo week...and I will allow any birthday cake (luckily only 2 birthdays left between now and then!)..I'm getting to bed at 9:30 and I'm waking up at 6am for my walk on the treadmill then I'm adding in an extra walk in the afternoon with my rescue horse who needs to build trust with me, we're just going to walk until he believes I don't plan on hurting him. I'll be helping me and him!!!

That's my magna carta of sorts and it'll last me the next 40 years!!! Let's live like we mean it and MOVE and LOSE! Oh! And play your favorite songs, nothing like a cool song to get you believing anything is possible!!!

Wishing all the losers here an AWESOME day!!!
Tara

Tara, I so totally agree. I have to really commit to this or I will just float along in gainer/maintenance status. From Sept-Jan I did the, exercise half-heartedly, try to eat better, and fall off often approach, and let me tell you it didn't work!

I don't cut out anything specifically, just limit overall calorie intake for at least 13 out of 14 days. And I can't cut off coffee, I would go insane!

I do need to start getting to bed earlier. I have been going after 1AM the last few nights, and although I don't usually get up until 8:30-8:45, I still need a bit more sleep. My goal is to start getting there by midnight.

My gym is at lunch. Mornings and I just don't get along! And exercise is SO important for me to stay on track. It makes me feel good, and also makes me stick to eating well.

Hope everyone has a great day!!!

 

[luna99]

wow tara! thanks for that inspirational post!! You sound like you are determined to meet your goals and that's great!! How much weight do you want to lose in the next 5 months if you don't mind me asking?

As for me, I am feeling MUCH better today. I've realized that during the day when I'm at work I get distracted and want to snack on food but I'm going to start filling in that need with something else.. like getting up and stretching or maybe doing some light yoga instead and meditating on my body and how it is amazing and can do so many wonderful things for me! I've done that this morning so far and I feel great!

I hope all of you are feeling healthy and wonderful today!

Kat - Oh, I used to work with morons too.. lol.... and man, you really hit another point that I need to focus on too.. MORE SLEEP!! good luck!

 

[fofinia]

Hi guys! Luna I just wanted to say I'm glad you are feeling better today. I have those days ALLLLL the time. Sometimes I feel like I have more of those want to give up days then I have determined days. I like the idea to do a little yoga during the day to break it up.

Tara, I'm also trying to limit the sugar and whites right now. I've only been doing it for this week. But I feel like I'm down. Hopefully I can stick it out long enough to see if this attack approach will work!

Hi Kat! Does your work ever level out? Are you in the middle of a busy season right now? I don't know how you can go like you do!

As for me. I'm sticking to my calories and limiting sugar. I finally got out and did a 4 mile walk yesterday. Today is my crazy day. I'm going to do some stretching before bed but not so good on the exercise. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be nice. So I'm planning to do another 4 miles. I'm soooo happy the weather is warming up! I love to be warm and see the sun!

Hope everyone's week is going well!
Jennie

 

[lmhall2000]

Jennie!! 4 mile walk is AWESOME!!! that will sooo tone those muscles!!!

Luna...50 pounds in 5 months...I know it's doable, done it before...but I am 3 years older and my joints ache when I exert myself, but at the same time (I'm 40) I actually feel more energetic when I get moving and at different levels...I alternate my workouts so some treadmill days I just walk at a steady pace, others I add in fast spurts (they work different muscles and by creating different muscle growth your body burns fat more efficiently.) also strength training is key, I have Gilad's episodes tivo'd but lately my strength training is pushing a wheelbarrow around and scooping up horse piles...believe me my arms are STRONG!!

I can't say enough good things about getting ATLEAST 8 hours of sleep, your body is actually FOCUSING on shedding those pounds at that time more than any other and restoring your cells you need to get on that treadmill....don't short cut yourself with anything less than 6...it's sabotage waiting to happen..

On a good note I AVOIDED Brewster's ice cream (it's right next to my kids piano teacher's house..they always ask for a Brewster's stop after lessons) I said NO! I even said due to our late schedule I'd stop at Chik-Fil-A and just buy the chicken strips so I could make a salad at home..well, the line was long and I was 30 minutes from home (already 6:30) and when I got up to order I just ordered combo's for everyone, I tried to convince myself that waffle fries are technically not "french fries"..yeah right. But, I'm over my poor decision and can go a month now without fries...I kind of do what someone else mentioned and have 13 great eating days and let myself eat whatever on day 14...guess I had my day 14 at day 3!

I'll weigh in Tuesday and hopefully see some pounds shed!

Tara

 

[HockeyKat]

Jennie!! 4 mile walk is AWESOME!!! that will sooo tone those muscles!!!

Luna...50 pounds in 5 months...I know it's doable, done it before...but I am 3 years older and my joints ache when I exert myself, but at the same time (I'm 40) I actually feel more energetic when I get moving and at different levels...I alternate my workouts so some treadmill days I just walk at a steady pace, others I add in fast spurts (they work different muscles and by creating different muscle growth your body burns fat more efficiently.) also strength training is key, I have Gilad's episodes tivo'd but lately my strength training is pushing a wheelbarrow around and scooping up horse piles...believe me my arms are STRONG!!

I can't say enough good things about getting ATLEAST 8 hours of sleep, your body is actually FOCUSING on shedding those pounds at that time more than any other and restoring your cells you need to get on that treadmill....don't short cut yourself with anything less than 6...it's sabotage waiting to happen..

On a good note I AVOIDED Brewster's ice cream (it's right next to my kids piano teacher's house..they always ask for a Brewster's stop after lessons) I said NO! I even said due to our late schedule I'd stop at Chik-Fil-A and just buy the chicken strips so I could make a salad at home..well, the line was long and I was 30 minutes from home (already 6:30) and when I got up to order I just ordered combo's for everyone, I tried to convince myself that waffle fries are technically not "french fries"..yeah right. But, I'm over my poor decision and can go a month now without fries...I kind of do what someone else mentioned and have 13 great eating days and let myself eat whatever on day 14...guess I had my day 14 at day 3!

I'll weigh in Tuesday and hopefully see some pounds shed!

Tara

Tara, Chick-Fil-A is one of the better fast foods. I believe that a chicken sandwich combo is about 700 cals. If you go for small fries, you can drop it to about 550 cals. We use that for a quick fix sometimes.

And I am the 13 on, 1 off girl.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, Ladies!

Ok, I have good news and bad news...

The good news is I've lost 3 lbs. since Monday. The bad news is I have been so sick, you know it's coming right back on I would really like to see it stay off as much as possible -- I'm getting closer and closer to Onderland. I'll get there eventually!

I am recovering from a horrendous cold . I'm going back to work tomorrow, and I had to promise not the breathe on any of my co-workers!

I haven't been working out, or eating. Well, I had a banana and a yogurt yesterday. Today I had soup, and I'm planning on a hot dog for dinner (hey, it's probably the only day this year I'll be able to "afford" one calorically). Tomorrow I go back to eating my WW pts, and hopefully I'll have a quick ride on the stationary bike.

Kat I love Chick-fil-a! I'm so glad the closest one is at a mall far away, 'cause I would eat it way too often!

Tara You have alot of wisdom and experience. I'm proud of you for letting that be one moment, and not one evening of moments. It's a victory! It's so easy for a dinner like that to turn into an evening of snacking, but you didn't and that is an accomplishment!

Jennie -- I'm so glad you enjoyed your walk! The weather is finally warming up, and I can't wait to really get out there!

Luna -- I have to fight eating in reaction to work stress almost every day. I'll let you in on my little secret -- I head over to eonline, the DIS, or another website and give myself 5 minutes. I stop thinking about food, and it relaxes me. I don't really care who Britney's married to this week, but it does make me count my blessings...

Daisy -- How's the South Beach workin' for ya? I like that it allows a good variety of food, once you get into it.

Susan --


Everybody have a losing evening!
Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Good Afternoon, Ladies!

Ok, I have good news and bad news...

The good news is I've lost 3 lbs. since Monday. The bad news is I have been so sick, you know it's coming right back on I would really like to see it stay off as much as possible -- I'm getting closer and closer to Onderland. I'll get there eventually!

I am recovering from a horrendous cold . I'm going back to work tomorrow, and I had to promise not the breathe on any of my co-workers!

I haven't been working out, or eating. Well, I had a banana and a yogurt yesterday. Today I had soup, and I'm planning on a hot dog for dinner (hey, it's probably the only day this year I'll be able to "afford" one calorically). Tomorrow I go back to eating my WW pts, and hopefully I'll have a quick ride on the stationary bike.

Kat I love Chick-fil-a! I'm so glad the closest one is at a mall far away, 'cause I would eat it way too often!

Tara You have alot of wisdom and experience. I'm proud of you for letting that be one moment, and not one evening of moments. It's a victory! It's so easy for a dinner like that to turn into an evening of snacking, but you didn't and that is an accomplishment!

Jennie -- I'm so glad you enjoyed your walk! The weather is finally warming up, and I can't wait to really get out there!

Luna -- I have to fight eating in reaction to work stress almost every day. I'll let you in on my little secret -- I head over to eonline, the DIS, or another website and give myself 5 minutes. I stop thinking about food, and it relaxes me. I don't really care who Britney's married to this week, but it does make me count my blessings...

Daisy -- How's the South Beach workin' for ya? I like that it allows a good variety of food, once you get into it.

Susan --


Everybody have a losing evening!
Maria

Maria, I have to fight work stress every day too. My job is very high stress, and long hours. I bring a "grazing bucket" (soft-sided DVC cooler) full of healthy stuff to go to if I really need to munch.

 

[fofinia]

Good Afternoon, Ladies!

Ok, I have good news and bad news...

The good news is I've lost 3 lbs. since Monday. The bad news is I have been so sick, you know it's coming right back on I would really like to see it stay off as much as possible -- I'm getting closer and closer to Onderland. I'll get there eventually!

I am recovering from a horrendous cold . I'm going back to work tomorrow, and I had to promise not the breathe on any of my co-workers!

Maria, I hope you feel better soon. Bummer you missed the good day today! Or maybe you were able to sit in the sunshine a bit and feel better. I hate to be sick, but I do like it when I lose weight cause I was. The silver lining so to speak! Once I had the stomach bug (then mastitis but thats another story)at Disney and when I got home I had lost 6lbs! Who loses weight on vacation? Certainly not me! Well except that time.

Feel better!

Jennie

Oh yeah I got out and raked in my yard today for 1/2 hour and then I took a mini walk with sis in law and 6 kids!!! she runs a daycare. One was mine. So we only did 1/2 mile. But there was this one killer hill in it so that was a plus!

 

[SamRoc]

150 is still my goal and I'm so happy that i'm 24 lbs from reaching it! I lost 42 lbs since Nov. 2nd. What i really think was the best thing though is that 5 weeks ago the dr. took me off of my high blood pressure medicine!! That to me was a great success, then i noticed the lbs. coming off alot faster. he said the medicine was definitely slowing down my metabolism but now i see a big difference. havent gone to the gym this week as i have had a really bad cold, hope to get back tomorrow.

 

[luna99]

Hello friends! I feel like it's been forever since I've posted here.

First I want to say SamRoc, I you avatar!

Well, I got to the 200 lbs point and in the past week or two have been going between 200-202 .. up and down, up and down.... but I am proud to say as of this morning I finally broke through and am now at 199! I feel like this is just the beginning and I've really been cutting my portions and eating more healthy. I can just FEEL it that I'm going to be successful this time!

I hope the rest of you are feeling good and letting the spring season wake you up and energize you!

I don't know if I posted this before.. but my short term goal is to get to 190 by the time I go to Texas on May 13th and to get to 150 by the time we take our Disney Trip on December 13th! (thankfully none of those 13th's land on a friday! haha!).

have a beautiful day everyone!

 

[SamRoc]

Hello friends! I feel like it's been forever since I've posted here.

First I want to say SamRoc, I you avatar!

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Thanks so much!! I love Sweeney Todd, and am actually busy making my dd the Mrs. Lovett dress for our annual trip to Mickeys not so scary Halloween party. i know its early, but this dress is a big undertaking. Congratulations for getting into another number, that is so great! I love seeing new numbers on the scale!

 

[HockeyKat]

SamRoc, you and I are pretty close! I am 22 lbs from 150. Yay on the BP meds!! That is awesome.

My mini-goal is to get under 170 before I leave for WDW on May 16. I think it is doable.

Luna, welcome to ONE-derland!!! I am so proud of you! That is a great accomplishment. I remember getting under 200 and it feels sooo good.

 

[luna99]

My mini-goal is to get under 170 before I leave for WDW on May 16. I think it is doable.

Luna, welcome to ONE-derland!!! I am so proud of you! That is a great accomplishment. I remember getting under 200 and it feels sooo good.

Thank you Kat!! It feels amazing!! It's been really tough watching my DH lose 40 pounds and being supportive of him while I just stayed where I was.. so now it's MY turn!

Thanks so much!! I love Sweeney Todd, and am actually busy making my dd the Mrs. Lovett dress for our annual trip to Mickeys not so scary Halloween party. i know its early, but this dress is a big undertaking. Congratulations for getting into another number, that is so great! I love seeing new numbers on the scale!

OOH.. I love sweeny todd too! I just bought it on DVD the other day. Well, I love Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton... but really, I loved the story of sweeny todd before they even were involved in it.. so imagine my joy when I found out Tim Burton was going to do a film version of it! Please take pictures of the dress when you are done with it.. I'd love to see it! What a great idea!!

 

[SamRoc]

SamRoc, you and I are pretty close! I am 22 lbs from 150. Yay on the BP meds!! That is awesome.

My mini-goal is to get under 170 before I leave for WDW on May 16. I think it is doable.

Have a great time at WDW in May, you will definetly reach your goal! I cant wait to see the sixes on my scale! I would love to be 159 by labor day, but i dont know if thats going to happen!

OOH.. I love sweeny todd too! I just bought it on DVD the other day. Well, I love Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Tim Burton... but really, I loved the story of sweeny todd before they even were involved in it.. so imagine my joy when I found out Tim Burton was going to do a film version of it! Please take pictures of the dress when you are done with it.. I'd love to see it! What a great idea!!

I have dd's dress on a dressmakers form. so far its coming along great. The only think i bought that i couldnt make was the fingerless gloves. found great black fabric for $1 a yard. will definetly post pictures when i'm done.

 

[fofinia]

Hi all!

Samroc congrats on getting off the meds! I love hearing things like that. It is so amazing that our bodies can regain some youth so to speak and function better even after needing meds.

Yay Luna!!!! Congratulations!!! Isn't amazing how BIG one pound can feel???? Try not to compare yourself to Dh. It is just not fair. My DH told me last month that he had lost like 15 lbs since the fall. "oh really are you trying?" 'No I don't know how.' Dork! so not fair! Here I am every day writing my calories, eating salad, exercising and I'm not moving at all! Not fair, not fair, not fair!

Ok now that my temper tantrum is done. I've been good this week. Tracking all my food. Trying to choose salads for lunch and dinner. Skipping as many snacks as I can. And went for a walk with my dad who was up visiting on Mon. Need to still get the workouts to be more regular. One day at a time!

Hope everyone is having a healthy week!
Jennie

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Ladies!

How are you this fine afternoon? The sun is shining, it's more than 40 degrees, and all is right in my world.

Ok, so I've lost about 8 lbs since Easter. I'm hoping when I weigh in Saturday I will be getting close to 10. The difference for me this time is The Beck Diet Solution, so I highly recommend that book. I just have a different attitude than ever before, which is a little scary, but working for me.

I've been doing very well with following WW points and exercising. I'm almost afraid I'll jinx myself, but I think I've got a handle on things. I am also creeping up to Onderland. Hopefully in the next few weeks...

Jennie -- It sounds like you are doing well. You are so right about not comparing to DH! I would just give up altogether. Aside from being male, his family is just smaller than mine. My SILs are size 2 and 8. Every family occasion I feel like the mammoth in the room.

Sam -- You are an inspiration for all of us! What wonderful news about the meds!

Luna -- I am so with you! I feel like if I can get under 200, the rest will come off! I was at 203 last Saturday, and probably a little too impatient...all I have to do is eat right and exercise for a few more weeks, and I know I can get there! I'm also almost afraid to look!

Kat -- As usual you are doing great!

Tara, Daisy, Susan -- How's it goin'? Are you having a great Spring?!

Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Maria congrats!! You will make it, I know you will.

Okay, I am part of two other threads on DIS and I did it there, so I will do it here too. Here is the best shot I have at before/after. Before is about 205, in May '07. After is Tuesday, at 172.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Kat -- You look great! Fantastic! So beautiful!

I hope you can see what a huge difference you have made!

Maria