150 Club...care to join???

[TigerCheer2009]

Uh-oh. I committed an oops. And it wasn't even on purpose today!!

I went to cheerleading practice and then came home and had chips and salsa. A bunch-mindless eating, seriously!!

Am over it now!

My goal for this month: More like some steps.

1) Drink lotsa water!! At least 5 16.9 ounce bottles a weekday, and 10 apiece on the weekends (done it before!!)
2) Avoid mindless/stress eating. It was a smallish oops.
3) After dinner, the kitchen is closed except for the water!!
4) Laugh some each day.
5) Exercise-every little bit helps.

Hi Tara-sorry about your UTI Thanks for the restaurant details.

To the people who ask about my school life, here is the Daily Scoop! (Thanks!!) Student Council meeting today-we chose a homecoming theme, discussed Spirit Week and formed Parade/Dance/Game committees. The president (J) of our class has to call a class meeting to discuss our float for the homecoming parade. I had cheerleading practice today-I learned a new dance and that's it. I did get to paint a poster that says "St. Joe-You Gotta Go! TIGERS TAKE OVER" and were talking about our warmups etc. etc. etc.! In typing class today we were talking about the TF reach and that made me think of the Tag Fairy!! And the GF=Grand Floridian...and we were talking about having a Decade Day for Spirit Week and I thought Pop Century!! Disney on the BRAIN! We kicked bum at band today because Ape wasn't there and I loved it!!

Must dash-I gotta update my totals!!

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning Losers!!

Raining cats and dogs here

Got on the scale this morning and still clinging to 169.5........makes me nervous to be that close to the 170s. Have to do something about it!!!

Had a good day - watched my food intake, drank my water and 3rd day in a row of NO EATING AFTER 8PM!!!!

Trying for a 4th good day.........woke up with the beginnings of a sore throat - always makes me crazy because it can lead to strep.......

Tara - Glad you went to the doctor..........hope you are feeling better.

Jen - What is the theme of homecoming. DD17 has already had homecoming.
We don't have a homecoming parade - long story but none of the suburbs surrounding the high school will let them have the parade on their streets....stupid GREAT GOALS - STAY FOCUSED!!!

Debra - you exercise fiend!!! Good for you!! Let us know how it goes.

Puppy is barking - poop time

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[westjones]

Some of you may remember that one reason I decided to lose weight this year is because when my mother was my age she learned she had diabetes (she died from diabetes six years ago).

I was tested last week and my results came back yesterday and my blood sugar is doing great! In fact everything on my test was good. DH was surprised to see that I am healthier than he is (according to these numbers--in the past he has been the 'healthiest' of the two of us!). So I beat him! Not that it is a contest or anything--it is just nice to know that all of this work is paying off for my health. As much as I want to 'look nice', my main motivation was to be healthier!

Well off to walk my morning mile! I have my women's bible study this morning, so I have to get in my walk earlier today.

Linda--hang in there! I bet you will see the scales move by Saturday morning if you stay on track the next couple of days. We don't see the scales move every day, and some days (even after doing great) we see a shift up. Don't let that get you discouraged. Just give yourself time. I know that you are suppose to weigh in every day because of how your body can shift weights so easily from day to day, but as long as you realize that a move up and down can occur from day to day without explaination. After a week you can usually see a better picture.

Debra

 

[digiMom]

Hi, everone. Mind if I join you?

I have a bet going with DH. If I can loose 30 lbs by end of February (would put me in 150's), we can go in May instead of next fall.

What do you think? Can it be done? (FYI, I haven't been down to that weight since before my 1st child 9-10 years ago ) This thread seems real supportive and insiring...

 

[lmhall2000]

WELCOME Digimom!!! YES you can do it!!! It just takes faith, trust, hard work and some pixiedust! I consider all these folks here to be my pixiedust! And having a goal like a Disney trip to celebrate the loss with is a huge motivator!
Come on in and share your struggles and excitement for making this move to a healthier you!

TC!! Wow you're a busy gal at school!!! This is going to be a fun year for ya! And don't knock the chips and salsa...that's probably one of the better snacks you can have!! Any chance to get in some vegetables is a good thing!

Linda...send that rain here!!! We're dry as a bone! Hey, holding at 169.5 means it's no fluke you're a loser...you'll see it go down over the next week! I know it!

Debra...WAHOO on such a great blood report!!! I bet it'll make your husband take note of what all he eats and such...losing just 10 pounds can make a huge difference in your health value. AWESOME JOB!!!

I had to skip my walk this morning..the UTI hit full force last night and those drugs really made me feel icky and yucky....I had a bowl of cheerios for breakfast and about 10 peanuts for a snack...about to have some cranberry juice and lots of water.

Everyone have a great losing day!
Tara

 

[disneymom727]

Hi everyone. I am finally starting to feel better. Now I am just having to take care of my son who has the same virus only worse which is much harder to deal with. I hate to see him sick. I have put back on a few pounds which I am not proud of. I have not been exercising either. I planned on starting up again yesterday but wound up taking my son to the dr. and then we had someone come to do some work on our house and so on and so on. Today is another crazy day but fortunately my husband will be home tonight so I can get a workout in after dinner. That's the plan at least.

Welcome Digimom. I have no doubt that you can and will lose 30lbs. by Feb. Disney is a great motivator isn't it.

Tara-welcome back. I haven't posted since you got back so I wanted to say a quick hi. Glad to hear your trip went well and happy belated birthday to you. If I remember correctly it was on the 13th (that is my anniversary too).

Debra-congratulations on the great report. Thanks for reminding us all that losing weight is more than just looking better it is really about getting and staying healthy. That was my original reason for wanting to lose weight but sometimes I see these really skinny women and feel jealous for not looking the same. Anyway your post reminded me that it is more important to be healthy and I personally want that to be my motivator (not that fitting into a pair of size 6 jeans wouldn't help.)


Jen- You so make me miss being young. Enjoy this fun time in your life. You sound like your doing great. Your goals sound awesome.

Linda-Good for you with the no eating after 8. I have a hard time with that one. Keep trucking down those 160's. 150 will be here before you know it.

Everyone else I hope you all have a great weekend. To anyone in Texas or hurricane Rita's path my prayers are with you.

Take Care,
Haley

 

[lmhall2000]

Haley! AWWW!!! I didn't know you were sick and what a horrible icky thing! I can handle myself being sick, but seeing a child not knowing why/when it's happening...really makes you sad. But they do seem to bounce back to normal alot faster than we do! My body always seems to lose fluid with that kind of sickness then the pounds come back strong because I think your body is trying to store to much to protect it...so give it a week of good eating and I bet that number will go down quickly.

I'm off to the grocery to stock up on good veggies and the sort. Trying so hard to avoid all junk..I have mini bags of Doritos and stuff for my son's football games that would be soo easy to just open up and eat something...but will not! I'll have some more peanuts then eat a good lunch somewhere before doing the shopping...if I eat on a full stomach I buy much better stuff!

keep focused team!
Tara

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hello!

A scone, a big brownie and Chinese food dinner later...but I'm o.k. with that. Today I had my yearly appointment with that health care professional we all love to see the most, and I just needed comfort afterwards. Nothing is apparently wrong, I just find the whole process so invasive, it makes me emotional. Anyway, I've survived that, my dental check up last week, and my ever increasing workload, so now it's time to get serious.

Tara, Kathy, Debra, LINDA! You are my inspiration. If you can have such success and still keep going, so can I! My nurse practitioner was very pleased with my weight loss, and it made me want to have even more to show for it at next year's appointment. I like Tara's resolutions, and starting tomorrow, I'm back to giving it my best effort, which I haven't done consistently since our vacation.

A dear friend and I have decided to do a Girlfriend's Getaway weekend in Las Vegas in January or February, so I definitely want to impress her with my weight loss since she saw me last. She lives in Los Angeles, so I haven't seen her since last November. I would really love it if I could "wow" her with my new, svelte body!

I feel like I'm never going to finish this trip report. I promise to do a couple of days this weekend, when I will definitely have more time.

Jen -- So glad to hear your school year is going well! It sounds like you have plenty of activities to keep you busy, and lots of fun to look forward to!

Haley -- Glad to hear your better, and I totally understand about your son. It is so hard to be helpless when they are ill.

Linda -- I am so proud of you! I knew you could do it. I promise, I have given myself 3 weeks to join you in the 160s, and I am determined to make it! Don't wait for me, you are paving the way! I am not eating after 8 pm tonight. I already ate way too much and not very well, but I am putting a stop to it so it won't go on all night.

Tara -- You keep me coming back, and your enthusiasm drives me to keep going! I am ready to fall with you into the 150s!

Debra -- Your success makes us all happy, and your new exercise habit is awesome!

Digimom -- Welcome! You will be amazed at the support and encouragement you find here.

Kathy -- I'm still so proud of your success! You are wonderful!

Lisa and Nikki -- Hope your week is going well.

Let's all plan on a fabulous Autumn weekend -- with apples for snacks, nice walks and fresh air for exercise, and plenty of rest and water!

Maria

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning All!!

Inching my way sloooooooooooooooooooooooowly away from the 170s......this morning the scale showed my 169.0 - a loss of 1/2 pound. Guess I am going to lose at 1/2 increments!! I will take it.

Only have 9 1/2 pounds to go to the 150s!!!!!

4 days in a row of no eating after 8pm!!!!

This weekend will be hard because I usually stay up later and feel a munchie attack while waiting for DD17 to come home. Any suggestions?

Well I don't think I am changing my pattern for now...........

Getting my water in, watching food intake, no eating after 8 pm.

Still plowing my way through Dr. Phil's book........haven't gotten to the how yet - still going through the why do I want to do this.

Maria- GLAD that your doctor appt went well and you must be so proud of yourself and your weight loss!! A getaway weekend with a girlfriend sounds like heaven. Where will you be staying?

Tara - How did grocery shopping go? Did you stay to the outside perimeter and away from the "yummy" stuff?

Haley - How is everyone in your family feeling? I have the beginnings of a cold..........BLAH!!! How you are all on the road to recovery and will be able to enjoy the weekend!!

Digimom - WELCOME We are a great group of LOSERS!!! Glad you can join us!!

Debra - CONGRATS on the wonderful results of your medical tests!! That has to be the main reason I am doing this. My mother had a stroke in her early 50's and I don't want to follow that pattern. Keep going!! I am getting there!!

Cody is commanding my attention aw:

Every else - let's hear from you!! Miss talking to you!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Maria! I like your plan for Fall...nice crisp apples and fresh air walks!!! Count me in!

Linda!!! .5 pound losses add up quickly...so WAHOO to ya!!! My shopping did not do so well...I had to run 3 errands before shopping and when I hit Wal-Mart the UTI pains hit hard...I only had energy to get milk, bananas, yogurt, whole wheat bread and turkey. The kids did each pick out their Little Debbie faves...but I have avoided them all so far. I want to start slimfasting or low carbing but I'm afraid to do either while on this medication...I can tell it's wrecking my stomach and low carb messes with your kidneys so I'm just trying to keep my calories under 1200 until I'm back and at it.

Good news, I've gotten all the stuff needed for next weekend's wedding except a pair of navy hose for me...guys I haven't bought hose for 6 years...anyone have a good name brand to buy that won't run or sag? I don't care the cost...I just want a good control type that will help suck in all the pouchy parts! I am wearing a corset thingie with this dress so that should help.

I missed my walk again this morning...that's 2 days in a row...so I hope I'm feeling much better tomorrow and can do my long walk then.

Drinking my water and cranberry juice!
Tara

 

[lmhall2000]

If anyone wants to see our family trip...here's a slideshow from Disney...it's long because I haven't deleted any shots yet...

https://disneyphotopass.go.com/DPI/0/0/.TOP.System.Guest.SlideShow.aspx?sub=264311&iId=223514999

Let me know if it works!
Tara

 

[westjones]

Morning All!!

Inching my way sloooooooooooooooooooooooowly away from the 170s......this morning the scale showed my 169.0 - a loss of 1/2 pound. Guess I am going to lose at 1/2 increments!! I will take it.

Wow Linda! This is super!!!! You go girl!

This weekend will be hard because I usually stay up later and feel a munchie attack while waiting for DD17 to come home. Any suggestions?

I swear by my carrots. They get me through my days. I get the 'munchies' every afternoon and I want something sweet to eat around 2:00 pm. I also KNOW that one reduced calorie ice cream treat is NOT going to make me feel full. SO I get a big glass of iced tea with no calorie sweetener (of course water is probably better for you, I just prefer tea) and a bowl of carrots. I usually put in about 1/3 of the one pound bag of carrots. I finish that bowl of carrots and my big glass of tea and THEN I allow myself my ice cream treat (one of those Skinny Cows or a Weight Watcher ice cream bar). If I have the ice cream first, I would still feel hungry after it is done. By filling up on the carrots first, I fill satisfied (and happy) after my ice cream.

So my suggestion is buy a bag of carrots. Munch on them while you stay up late. If you are craving something. Allow yourself 100-150 calories of some 'snack' item that you like but only AFTER you have finished the carrots.

Don't eat the carrots after your snack because you will still feel that hungry feeling when you are done with the snack. The carrots come first and then the snack.

A good snack is much more enjoyable (and easier to control) when you don't have hunger pains.

Digimom - Welcome to the group!!! This group has gotten me through this long journey, and they keep me going! You can do it!

Tara - I don't buy hose anymore either (funny how life changes when you leave the corporate world). I use to by No Nonsense, but I don't know if they are good or not. Do we get to see pictures of you in your dress from the wedding? Hope you are feeling better. Don't worry about the walking, you will be back on track next week.

Haley- sounds like things have been crazy. It is hard when everyone gets sick in the family. I hate when that happens. I'm sure things will get back to normal soon.

Maria- you are going to really surprise your friend! It is fun when you see someone you haven't seen in a long time and you have lost weight since seeing them. My sister hasn't seen me since May and she is thinking of coming next month. I have mixed feeling about her seeing me because I like it when someone sees my hard work, but my sister needs to lose weight too and I don't want her to feel bad.....so I am not going to say anything about me losing weight unless she mentions it. Now DHs parents will be here for Thanksgiving and it will be fun for them to see the difference.

Lisa- What is going on with you? How is school?

Jen--So when is the Homecoming? I love reading about your acitivities. Makes me wish I could go back in time. Enjoy this time. It is special (although each stage in life is special, so there are many exciting adventures ahead).

Well, got to go buy more carrots. Have a great day! I am challenging myself to stay on track for the whole weekend. We have nothing special going on, so I should be able to do it if I just stay focused. I really want to see a 5 pound lose for the month on September at my weigh in on Wednesday.

Debra

 

[digiMom]

OK, what is that law...

"An object in motion tends to remains in motion; an object at rest tends to remains at rest."

Well, I've been at rest for a while now. and it is taking a lot of effort to get in motion.

Question: Who keeps a journal and does it help? I'd like to start one (exercise, diet, weight, etc.), but find I have a hard time doing that. And if I can't even keep up a journal, how am I going to keep up with execise. Aargh! Feedback and suggestions welcome.

 

[digiMom]

And thanks to all for making me feel so welcome. I look forward to getting to know you all.

 

[westjones]

I think Lisa keeps a journal.

Lisa? Are you around?

She teaches, so maybe she will have time to check in this weekend.

I don't keep a journal, but I do 'plan' my food. I am watching calories, and trying to stay to around 1200 a day. So I track my calories each day.

I do tend to use prepackaged foods. I love those 100 calorie snacks. Right now I am having;

-Nabisco 100 Calorie Planters Peanut Butter Cookie Crisps for breakfast and the Minute Maid light Raspberry drink (15 calories).
-at lunch I am using Kraft cheese sticks (2% milk ones) that have 90 calories, then I add some crackers (100 calories worth) and for dessert I have one of those 10 calorie sugar free Philly Swirl Stix (these are great, in the Frozen Food section, I learned about them in a magazine called 'Looking Good')
-in the afternoon I have 1/3 pound of carrots (about 1/3 of one of those one pound bags already to eat) and then I have a Skinny Cow or Weight Watchers ice cream treat both of which have about 140 calories.
-for dinner I have a salad with 100 calories of Kraft Light Done Right Ranch dressing and about 400 calories of whatever the family is having.
-at around 8:00 I have one of those 100 calories Nabisco Ritz snacks OR a 100 calorie bag of Kettle Korn pop corn OR 100 calories worth of Fat Free BBQ Pringles.
-THEN I do something that most on this list would never do, I have another snack at around 10:00 while I watch TV. This is one of those 100 calorie Keebler Cookie bags (either the chocolate chip or Sandies).


This isn't a 'journal', but I track my foods each day (got in the habit from Weight Watchers--I am a Lifetime member, and I am weighing in there once a month). The above is just an example of what my foods look for a day. It does change, but I use those premeasured foods a lot. I realize they cost more, but I find that I stick them the portions better AND since I am eating less, I am not buying as much food for myself, so in the end it all evens out cost wise (in other words I don't find my grocery bill to be any higher since I have started doing this).

I started this journey on January 1st (yes, a New Year's Resolution) and I am getting close to being about to post a 60 pound clippie. I was over 204 when I started and wore a size 20. Now I am in the 140s (but I don't weigh in until next week, so I really am not sure of the exact weight) and I am wearing a size 8 and they are starting to get slightly too big (hoping to have on a size 6 in October is all goes well).

So that will just give you an idea of what you can do if you stick with it and put your mind to it.

This group here--they have been my life line. It helps SO much to have someone to report in to and to boost you up when you are down. I don't think I would be where I am if it weren't for all the people in this 'Club'.

Tara is our 'founder' and I owe her a HUGE debt of gratitude for coming up this this thread and for keeping it going (so Tara, if I haven't said it before, THANK YOU for this thread!).

Debra

 

[westjones]

If anyone wants to see our family trip...here's a slideshow from Disney...it's long because I haven't deleted any shots yet...

https://disneyphotopass.go.com/DPI/0/0/.TOP.System.Guest.SlideShow.aspx?sub=264311&iId=223514999

Let me know if it works!
Tara

Hey, Tara, you are looking SO GREAT! And what a cute family! Your kids are adorable! Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. I can't wait for our spring break trip in March. I loved your pictures!
Debra

 

[jonestavern]

Hello All
just a quick one--very hectic here until next Wednesday--I'll breathe on Thursday!
Tara, your pix are great. My favs are the kids posing with Tigger & everything in the AK!
I am still down 5#, but haven't budged! I am on track, though! I do find the giant salads & water help so much. I do not have a bit of stamina, but am doing 15 -20 min on the step & another 20 min with free weights. I have always been a slow loser, that's the pattern

TTFN
Jean

 

[TigerCheer2009]

WELCOME Digimom!!!! Very glad to have you here! About the exercise-how much TV do you watch? i ask because I have managed to start doing exercises during the commercials like pushups and situps and crunches. Or just "add on"-you know, like if you're pushing a grocery cart and nobody will look at you funny, then do a couple of lunges, or while you're cleaning windows, be on your tippy toes and come down (up down up down up down!) And I keep a journal! It's lost somewhere in the archives...

Tara!-AWESOME pics!! Yes, I am a busy girl!!! We need more veggies around here...and feel better!

Debra-Homecoming is October 7...which adds tons of work to be done!! I have a class meeting Weds., a SC meeting Weds., and Committee Meetings on Thursday and Friday!!

Linda-the theme is Fall Harvest Fantasy!!!

Thanks, Maria!
And Haley too!!!
~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Today was very rough. I feel like I earned the Darwin Points for the day (the Darwin Awards...you know?) Firstly, I'm very busy and I feel somewhat chopped up. I'm saying that I'm just kind of out of it...which is weird because it feels like it's happening every day this week! Secondly, I'm very busy and stressed out a little because of band (our marching band festival is this week, my squad leader is being a pain in the bum but I went to DTD today and sat by the Lego statues and we don't get to do the show we worked so hard on these last two weeks! AARGH!

I also had open lunch today (where you can go out of school to eat) and I went home and spilled hot soup on my arm!

Just very tiresome. All day long. Plus my homeroom teacher brought in lemon bars!!! I LOVE lemon bars and I only had one.

I really need to drink my water! I did super well yesterday!

Weds:
B: 2 cups of cereal (our toaster broke ) 4
L: "Pizza Dipperz" and pineapple (8)
D: Fajitas!! (8)
S: chips and salsa, apple, marshmallows (8)

Thursday:
2 cups cereal (4)
Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes (8)
2 soft pretzels (6)
Hot dog and Ramen Noodles (10)
Water=5 20 ounce bottles!!

Today:
2 cups cereal and a PB sandwich (4 plus 3=7!)
Chicken noodle soup, PB sandwich, 4 ounces OJ (1+3+1=5)
Snack: ??

Water: 0 yet

BIG football game tonight! Home! YAY!

Gotta dash! See ya!

 

[lajones81]

Hi!

I'm alive...I'll read all the posts later. Just found out one of two families got out of Texas...one family can't or didn't get out...I'm not sure of the details. Bottom line...prayers and pixie dust for them, as they will be riding out the storm.

Thanks.

Lisa

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Morning Losers!

Before I get started, I just wanted to extend a big WISH welcome to Digimom! You will be amazed at how you change your life thanks to this board!

Maria, thanks for asking about me! I always wonder if I am missed. Teehee...

Linda, that is awesome that you are so close!!!! Keep it up!!!!

I hope everyone else is doing well. This has been a very rough week for me emotionally and physically. One of the worsts was that I got my first scathing phone call from a parent (I am a fifth grade teacher for those of you who do not know) for the school year. It was a very violent and abusive call. The reason? I gave the child a warning because he was talking during instruction time. A warning...do you know what that is? A word that says, "be quiet." There is no consequence whatsoever. Well, to sum the phone conversation, I was told I am unprofessional, unkind to children, not knowledgeable of appropriate teaching strategies and methods, and more. It was really a rough one. Our parents are so incredibly demanding, and many of them pure nasty, because it is a very wealthy area and district. Last year, in fact, I was told that I am UNDER a parent because she makes more than I do and I have to serve HER needs. Oy vey.

It is hard for me to deal with nasty phone calls like that because I take teaching so incredibly seriously. I work 60-70 hour weeks yet get paid for 40, go to grad school in order to help my kids with new strategies and methods, serve on three school committees (curriculum, professional evelopment, and teacher of the year), plus advise two afterschool clubs (writing club and homework club). To be told I do not do a good job is absurd.

Anyway, another highlight of this week happened Thursday afternoon in school. I took a bad fall and have done something to my leg and ankle. It has been swollen and bruised since then and I feel a lot of pressure when I walk that goes up towards my knee. I have not gone to the doctor because it is probably a sprain or something she'll just give me an ace-bandage for and I do not want to waste the time when I have so much work to do. I did not walk on Thursday as a result, but am going to stick on a ace-bandage style brace and try today. Hopefully it will go well.

Oh, and the demon fairy came by for a visit this week to top it all off!

I lost three pounds this week. I just weighed in. This means I am ONE pound away from my first goal of losing 25!!!!

Talk to you all soon!