150 Club...care to join???

[westjones]

We have been having some gloomy days here this week. They seem to get me 'down' and make me feel more tired than usual.

Is anyone else having this problem. We seem to be a 'quiet' group lately. How are the rest of you doing? Are we all hanging in there?

I am still focusing on the 5 pounds per month goal, and I weigh in the last Wednesday of the month, so two weeks from tomorrow I weigh in. I keep telling myself I can hang in there for 2 more weeks.

I want to hear some successes!!!!

Tell us what is going right with you! Motivate the rest of us!

My success (so far) is getting in my 3 mile walk each day. I hope to keep it up through the end of the month to see if I it helps me meet the 5 for Oct. challenge.

Debra

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Today was a very gloomy day...okay on all other terms...

I avoided cookies and soda pop and juice!!

B: 1 cup homemade mashed potatoes (5)
L: 1/2 baked potato (.5)
S: 2 PB and J's (10)

Water: 0, exercise: 0...it's a cold and crummy day outside!!! not even pretty!! I did rake the leaves though yesterday, in the pouring down rain!

My dad says we might go to Panera for dinner...yummy nummy.

Talk to you all later!! Es la llueve y hace frio!!! *It's raining and cold!*

 

[travelgirl]

Hello Everyone!!!!

I have been extremely busy, so haven't had time to post much.

It sounds like you all are doing good! I haven't been doing so good on the diet. I have been craving sweets more than I have in months. What's wrong with me? I know I don't need to eat them, but I seem to always be starving!!

Last night, I had to cook for the in-laws. We hadn't seen them in awhile. They have been on a month long trip to Niagra Falls. The took our travel trailer, theirs was in the shop. They were traveling with another couple, so when their own trailer did not get fixed in time for them to leave, due to the hurricanes, we let them take ours. Last night, they brought it home and I cooked grilled fish for them. They like my cooking!! It was good to see them. They said it was a great trip! I hope to be able to go there some day!

I hope you all are having more will power than me...I am suppose to start walking in the morning. I hope I make it out of the bed in time.

I am keeping a dog this week, and it's wearing me out! It's a lot of work to have a pet. I forget that I have to come straight home from work to let him go outside. That's the worst part...and that he barks when he has to go in his kennel. That's where he sleeps, but he only barks for about 5 minutes, then he goes to sleep.

Good Luck to you all...

 

[RF536]

Hi Everyone,
Just a quick update, the trip to Cedar Point went well, everyone had a blast and we did alot of walking.
I am working on getting back on program, and settling into a better routine.


Regina

 

[NYcpa]

Pre-trip day - got up at 7 am, worked to 3:30, drove 3 hours to Albany to pick DD2 up at the train station in Albany. Continued to drive another 2.5 hours to Hartford, Ct where we spent the night. Got in at 10:30 with DD2 ariving at 11:30. We scheduled a 4:30 AM wake-up call as our plane was supposed to leave at 6 am. (I spent the night, what there was of it, watching the clock so we didn't oversleep.)

Travel - boarded the plane on time for a layover at Washington/Dulles. We were supposed to arrive at 7:35 to catch a flight leaving at 8:25. Instead of leaving, we taxied out to a parking lot for planes to sit for an hour because Dulles had a ground stop in effect and no planes could take off or land. We arrived at Dulles at 8:18 an the pilot said all planes had been delayed. We ran from one end of the terminal to the other only to find out our flight left on time. It was short 50 passengers who didn't make the connection. The airline, being so helpful, re-ticketed us on a 12:20 flight out. Since all the flights to Orlando were already sold out, we were put on standby with over 209 other people. DD2 did not agree with this scenario, so she called United herself and got us confirmed on a 1:10 flight to Charlotte, NC and getting us to Orlando at 5:30. We decided to go over to the terminal where the other plane was supposed to leave from and get the new tickets. When we arrived there, they were boarding a flight to Pittsburgh. They put us on that flight, with no boarding passes, and told us there was a flight to Orlando leaving at 11:20. We arrived in Pitt at 11:03. As luck would have it, we again had to run to the opposite end of the airport to another terminal. We made it to the other terminal just as they were getting ready to close the doors for take-off. They printed out our boarding passes and we were on our way. Rather than arriving in Orlando at 10:30 am, we arrived at 2:30 and checked into Old Key West at 3 PM.

With so much running around the airports, we never go a chance to eat. We had priority seating for 5:30 at Liberty Tree Tavern followed by tickets for MNSSHP. The food was served family style with a mixed green salad, rolls, pork, roast beef, turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans. I ate the salad, roll, all three meats, 2 dabs of mashed potatoes, and lots of green beans. The dessert was warn cherry cobbler with ice cream. Since I had been so good with the rest of the meal, I had 2 helpings of the dessert.

MNSSHP - the park was opened until midnight for the party. We rode all the rides, without any lines, trick or treated (got about 3 lbs of candy) and walked for miles. (Had to walk off the dessert.) We watched the fireworks, which were a special edition for the party, and then watched the 10 pm parade. The parade was preceeded with the ride of the headless horseman. The parade was also special for the party and made us wish we had watched it at 8 pm also.

Left the park around midnight to get some much need sleep, at least 5 hours worth. Lynne (DD2) and I were signed up the do the Central Florida Race for the Cure the following morning. We had to be at Animal Kingdom at 6 am to pick up our shirts and race packet. (We try to do one race per year in celebration of my mother being a survivor.) We walked the 5K in just over 53 min. My goal was to finish in under 50 but my feet protested. I ended up with blisters (which plagued my the rest of the vacation) on both little toes and the ball of my foot from Friday's walking. I evidently tried to compensate for the blisters by changing my gait and ended up with a very sore hip and shin splints on the leg I have never had them on.

Tara - my computer stayed in my car in CT and I tried not to think about work.

Will continue on with our trip tomorrow.

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey guys!!! I got a sneak peek at Kathy's Murphy's trip...boy! You deserved that cherry cobbler!! I know you did great! Can't wait to read more..

I'm going to sleep right now and try to start tomorrow off right...I'll do my walk and put the last 4 days of junk eating behind me. I am a stress eater...things are getting worse for my friend that I asked for your prayers...but God is opening up some doors or atleast making me feel that He's in control with this one...I've got some things I'm going to try tomorrow to see if I can help even being 2000 miles away. It's a tough situation...and I just want to scream or slap some sense into the desperation they're in. But I can't let it zap my healthy ways or my drive to get fit. Guys I just want to cry and scream...

I hope this week brings better and better news.

Off to rest.

GREAT JOB to all those facing the storm of stress, lack of motivation, holidays, cravings oh and ugh TOM! I sure don't need him hitting this week! UGH! I'm off the scale until next Monday...I don't even want to see the damage this stress has caused.
Getting my determination back!
Tara

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey guys!

A quick follow up....

Feeling much better walked almost 5 miles this morning...fog was horrible...and when is that daylight savings time? It was sooo dark!

I'm doing a low carb day today to try and flush all the chocolate I had this weekend.

Lisa!!! Like your renewed enthusiasm!!! YES YES let's get these pounds off!!!

Haley...hope you ds is feeling much better....I think ear infections are the worst! So painful for the little guys! Two weeks of not losing is a GOOD week in my book...it means that you're good at maintaining which will be a GOOD thing when you reach goal....so be PROUD and now your body is ripe for letting go of some poundage!

Jen...shoo TOM shoo! We don't want him hanging around! Hope this day is a bright and shiny one for you!!!!

Debra!!!! Here's my successes...I walked 5 miles and I had 2 scrambled eggs and 3 slices of bacon...I'm drinking water and going to have turkey swiss rollups for lunch...I'm NOT turning to chocolate, fast food, or gooey stuff today!!!! This is a LOSING day for me!

travelgirl!!! Walk that dog, walk that dog...what a pain it can be to walk that dog, but I'm seeing fat cells screaming each time you do! So WALK THAT DOG!!! Just a little change in our daily schedule can really jump start our losing ability....for sweets...I keep semi-sweet chocolate chips around and let myself indulge in a small handful...if you are having cravings find some little bite size candy you know you can savor and limit yourself to 1-2 a day....then when you aren't craving them...put them away...miniature snickers in the freezer are good...it takes longer for you to chew them!

Regina...must be fun to live near Cedarpoint!! What a way to add some fun into a week!Here's to you for getting your mind on eating right...and letting all that walking shape those thighs and waist!

OFf to teach school!

Tara

 

[wiskband]

hi all............... I am back for like the ahhhh..ummm.........
ugh! 8th time! lol.
Anyway I strayed for a while again my mind and eatinghabits never came back from vacation. So today is day three of staying OP and exercising.
I didnt do as much damage as I thought I had............
I am currently at 166 according to the scale at Curves which I plan on being my standard scale. When I began the gym again, i was 167 before vacation I was down to 163 so i am up 3 pounds but still down one from joining. Anywho! I seriuosly plan on being in the 150's by November first........... 6 pounds is alot for me but I am being so strict and not skipping my excercise. Ill be checking in. and glad to be home1
talk to you all soon.
renee

 

[westjones]

Debra!!!! Here's my successes...I walked 5 miles and I had 2 scrambled eggs and 3 slices of bacon...I'm drinking water and going to have turkey swiss rollups for lunch...I'm NOT turning to chocolate, fast food, or gooey stuff today!!!! This is a LOSING day for me!
Tara

Tara,
I have had a BAD couple of days (Saturday and Tuesday). One of my DDs is taking a Consumer Science class at school and they learned to cook and she is wanting to try recipes (a.k.a. making chocolate cupcakes with mini reeses peanut butter cups baked in the middle). OH MY! I have crumbled!

Today: I'm NOT turning to chocolate! This is a LOSING day for me too!!!

We can do it Tara! I am asking my DD to take a break from cooking for the rest of the week. I weigh in two weeks from today and I need to kick it up and get going if I am going to make my 5 pounds this month!

Good for you on the 5 miles. I am taking to walking on the treadmill now because I don't like the weather outside. I am trying to a total of 3 miles a day. I don't enjoy the treadmill as much, but I just 'pause' it and go back to it when I have time to get in my 3 miles a day.

So I am with you! I am determined to work hard the next 14 days to make my weigh in a good experience!

BTW: one of my DDs is running for Student Council and is giving her first public speech RIGHT NOW! I wish I could be there to hear her! I am SO proud of her!

Debra

 

[westjones]

hi all............... I am back for like the ahhhh..ummm.........
ugh! 8th time! lol.
Anyway I strayed for a while again my mind and eatinghabits never came back from vacation. So today is day three of staying OP and exercising.
I didnt do as much damage as I thought I had............
I am currently at 166 according to the scale at Curves which I plan on being my standard scale. When I began the gym again, i was 167 before vacation I was down to 163 so i am up 3 pounds but still down one from joining. Anywho! I seriuosly plan on being in the 150's by November first........... 6 pounds is alot for me but I am being so strict and not skipping my excercise. Ill be checking in. and glad to be home1
talk to you all soon.
renee

Renee,
Welcome Back!!!! You are getting so close to the 150s!!!!

Hey, can you explain Curves to me. Do you sign a long term contract? How much is it per month (I realize there are specials, but in general how much).

I am hoping to see a better number by the end of October too. I need to get serious! So far today, so good (of course it is only 12:00 noon here).

Debra

 

[travelgirl]

Good Afternoon!!!

The week is half over! I am really looking forward to this weekend. This week has been my worst one yet, since being on the diet. I have been bad.

Today I had Sonic for lunch, a grilled ham & Cheese sandwich with mayo! I know that means that I better starve for dinner. I had some blood work done at the doc last week and he called today with the results...not good. My cholestrol is worse now than before I lost the weight. I think the lab done the test wrong, Everyone can make mistakes. He wanted me to take some meds for it, I told him, NO!!!NO!!!NO!!! I take enough meds as it is for my thyroid disease, that I do NOT want to take another pill. So, he said he'd give me til the end of the year.

I guess I need to not only do 1200 cal/day, but also low carb and low fat too! Right now, I just count calories, no matter if it's fat or not. I'll make better choices now!! Bring on the low-carb!!! I do like eggs, and it's a good thing!

I have a meeting ...more in a while...

 

[chrismiss56]

Afternoon Losers!!

Doing primo battling with TOM so I won't even go near a scale.

Tom has won a couple of rounds and have not made the best choices in food. But just had some yogurt, an orange and grape tomatoes for lunch to make up for the leftover pasta I had for breakfast

Dog is sleeping so I think I am going to find the motivation to hop on the treadmill for a while

Not working today - took the day off to help the high school PE dept qualify for some state award. Kinda nice not working but then there is no income Off tomorrow for the Jewish holiday - Taking DD17 for a college visit in downtown Chicago.

Travelgirl - What is a Sonic? Never heard of that.

Renee - WELCME BACK - Lead the way or weigh into the 150s........WE CAN DO THIS.............

Debra - Ok if you can walk 3 miles I should be able to do this........WOO HOO for you!! Treadmill here I come. Have to encourage DD to cook something a little healthier for you

Tara - Prayers to your friends So hard to see ones you care about hurting. How is the non chocolate day going? You CAN DO IT!! A LOSING DAY!!!!

Kathy - Way to stay in shape running in airports You are sooooooooooo clever and creative fitting in the exercise in between planes You deserved every bite of the cherry cobbler........love the Liberty Tree Tavern How did the rest of the trip go? Can't wait to read more.

Off to put my shoes on - grab the Ipod and walk, walk, walk....the treadmill

Have a Magicial Disney Day
Linda

 

[NYcpa]

Got up at 5:30 to take a cab to the butterfly parking lot at Animal Kingdom. Got our race numbers and wandered around the parking lot waitinbg for the Race for the Cure to start. It was supposed to start at 7:30 but didn't get underway until 7:40 to allow the straglers time to park and get to the start line. The race route wound through all 5 lands at AK. Lynne and I walked the course in 53 min (slowed down by my blisters). There were alot of people behind us and we even finished before some of the people doing the 1 mile walk which started 5 min after us.

Had to wait for a bus to take us to OKW where we relaxed for a short time before heading to EPCOT for the Food and Wine Festival. We started at the Mexixo end and stopped at a few places to try their samples. We were full before making it to the half way point. I seem to fill up much faster now that I am concentrating on how many calories I consume. We didn't not even leave room for dessert.

Being hot and tired, we headed back to OKW so Lynne could study (she had to take a test on Tues and another one on Wed) and we could all relax. Since we were not very ambitious, we went to Port Orleans food court for supper. Erin got her usual mac & cheese kids meal, Lynne and I split a chix quisadilla and a order of fried bread w/confectioner sugar.

After supper, we rode the boat to downtown. Strolled thru the shops before going to Pleasure Island. Spent a little time at the Adverturers Club before going to the comedy club. I liked the Comedy Club better than the Adventures Club as there wasn't 4 very intoxicated gentlemen there who were being abnoxious.

None of us were geared to stay out longer so we headed back to OKW and crashed for the night.

Coming up - day 3.

Weighed myself this morning and am up 3 lbs from before the trip. That should drop off quickly if I increase my fluid intake (I hope).

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Today was very stressful! I had cheerleading practice, and a student council meeting and all sorts of stuff.

Eating has been very good. I had a cookie though-I just kinda don't like them anymore.

I am in a very potatoey and PBJ mood lately. And it's all because of TOM, that wretched creature.

Cheerleading: full of D-R-A-M-A drama drama drama. I get cool clothes out of the year...but I am not so much for drama. We are doing a BCA/Pink Ribbon Night!!!!

Band: good. We started on the new show, and lucky for us, Ape is on the complete other side of the field. I have to start memorizing music for tomorrow! AAH! The State of Ohio and our school board are making each individual subject do a writing assignment! AAAAAH!

Homework: I just realized we have no junky magazines in the house...I need four alcohol ads for my Teen Issues/Personal Development Class...and I can't find a single one! AAAH!

Yearbook: going well. Student Council: going well...I have an assignment to do for them...we might be getting tee shirts...I also have to ask about "Hot HS Issues" and report back.

Clothes: I get a tee shirt (You Mess With Me, You Mess With The Squad), pants, an orange-and-black tie-dye hoodie and poms...and shoes. All of which I have to order.

PICTURES!!!! School pictures came in today! My face looks less chunky, but I have dark circles and bags under my eyes from lack of sleep. Gotta get on that...I'm trying to recoup from Homecoming.

Exercise: 30 minutes of cheering
Wate; 24 ounces, plus 12 ounces hot water and lemon this AM

 

[jonestavern]

It's been a while!
Our computer has down since 5 October & before that running around with volunteer stuff--am going nuts!
got on the scale & am down a total of 10 lbs since I joined! whoopeeeee!!!
my exercising hasn't been going too well this past 1 1/2 wks, but I think will be on track after the upcoming events are out of the way!
I guess I missed saying a little about ourselves, so here goes...
I am, mostly, a SAHM, homeschooling DS16.
I do work in the tourist season & volunteer about 30+ hrs a week March - Nov.
Have a dog, a cute Boston Terrier aptly named Zippy; DH, Christopher. We live in the small village of Washington, NH in a 225+ year old former tavern--(Incidentally, for those who've asked, we are thus far, free of flooding at my house, PTL!) I like gardening; reading; history!; animals; cooking; seeing new places!
I do not like exercise!

Am very overweight--over 200#--so I will be on this thread for quite some time! I was chubby as a child & adolescent, then 'average' weight from late teens until a pregnancy in my mid-thirties. Got rotund, down to 170#, took anti-depressants, & ballooned to 215 within 6 months! I never looked back
I dream of getting down to 150, & am determined!
thanks for all the good words & support--it's been so uplifting!

Jean

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick post so you know I didn't fall off the face of the earth. My entire family is fighting a vicious cold. Unfortunately, it's not a week where I can have a sick day, so I've been dragging myself to work. Then I come home and do the second shift -- homework, required reading, spelling words -- you know, all the homework the teachers give the parents! I normally don't mind, but when you don't feel well and you have a half-sick cranky kid trying to do the work...we're muddling through. Last night I had to bake cupcakes for a bake sale to benefit hurricane victims. I really would rather have written a check this week, but I didn't want my ds to be the only child whose parents didn't send something. Imagine my chagrin when my dh told me many of the mothers brought in items from a bakery. I didn't realize that was an option I guess I need to understand the rules of bake sales in this generation. I remember my own mother wouldn't dare send it anything that wasn't completely homemade. My cupcakes came from a mix, but I figured that was homemade enough.

Anyway, I too am feeling the pain of a gloomy Fall. We are predicted to have sunshine on Sunday, for the first time in 7 days. It is very rainy and windy, and uncomfortable to be outside. The one good thing about being ill is it makes me appreciate what I can accomplish when I am well. I'm determined to get back to working out, drinking my water, and eating properly.

It is ridiculous that it is taking me this long to lose 40 pounds. I would be at a good weight for me if I just took that much off. So, once again, I am feeling good about doing it. I am going to work my tail off and get to the 160s by All Saints Day. And even if I don't quite get there, working my tail off is the best way to get nearer. Gnashing and wailing and complaining is getting me nowhere. TOM is due any minute, so that's not helping matters, either.

Hopefully I will have inspiring wisdom to share, assuming I can actually sleep tonight. This cold had me up every hour last night. Anyway, we are going to do this! I think I just need something to focus on to really get back into it. Does anyone have any brilliant ideas? Any challenges we can all take on to help? Any thoughts for how you get back into a routine? Debra and Tara, you are our big losers. Any inspiration you have, I will gladly adopt.

In the meantime, here's a message for everyone

We are going to do this together!

Maria

 

[lmhall2000]

Tara - Prayers to your friends So hard to see ones you care about hurting. How is the non chocolate day going? You CAN DO IT!! A LOSING DAY!!!!
Linda

I read this as I was cleaning the chocolate out of my teeth.

I had two small handfuls of semi-sweet chocolate chips today...I just couldn't resist...TOM must be coming!

Otherwise I did an all low carb day except for the very small baked potato with my steak. Will get up and walk...

I sympathize with the sickies...I think it's that time of year...I have a small cold or bad allergies...going to bed early and hoping I wake up better than I'm going down.

I did plant two mums and 8 snapdragons today! Flowers are to me what shoes were to Imelda Marcos....I can't help myself! I'd rather cut the food budget to fit in an extra azalea! Now, if I could just cut my eating as well!

Let's get losing again!!! I'm walking in the am cold or no cold.

Tara

 

[westjones]

I read this as I was cleaning the chocolate out of my teeth.

I had two small handfuls of semi-sweet chocolate chips today...I just couldn't resist...TOM must be coming!
Tara

LOL!!! This is SO funny because I have to confess I made it through the whole day until 20 minutes ago and I broke down and had my of my DD's chocolate cupcakes! UGH! What is wrong with us !

Well, as I mentioned before I have trouble with homemade stuff. If I know I can go and just buy it any time at the store (like Oreos) I can resist by telling myself I will buy some more later).

Maria, the only advice I can give to get back on track is to come up with a plan and follow it tomorrow. Make it so you don't have to think about what to have. For instance, plan for:

Breakfast:
Lunch:
Afternoon Snack:
Dinner:
Evening Snack:

Plan out for the number of calories you want to have (I try for no more than 1200 a day). Have your food planned out, and then put your mind to and tell yourself you are going to do it tomorrow. I know you can make it! Check in with us tomorrow and let us know how your day goes. Don't leave anything to chance. Plan out your day and follow your plan.

Debra

 

[westjones]

What instrument do you play in band? When my DD switches to her sister's school next year she want to take up a band instrument (because at that school, band does the cool stuff like going on trip to competitions).

She thinks she wants to play a clarinet, but she doesn't really know that much about instruments. Is it fairly easy to learn how to play? Do you have any other suggestion of instruments that might be a good idea for a new band student in 7th grade (she has had piano so she can read music somewhat).

OH! and she was elected to Student Council today!!! I am so proud of her! I have no idea what student council do (we didn't have one when I was a student at my tiny school in the 70s), but I am so proud that she gave her first speech and won her first election!

Anyway, I would love to hear your ideas on band instruments.
Thanks!
Debra

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey Debra...not Jen here but I'm sure she'll chime in! I wanted to comment on the band consideration. I took piano for about 5 years before joining the band....that will REALLY help her adjust to ANY instrument really well. These are the band instruments I have experience with...percussion, flute (piccolo), saxophone, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet and trombone, I played flute-piccolo, my sister played clarinet and I tried my hand at most the others. My preference for flute is that it was easier to get a sound through....the reed instruments (their mouthpiece has reeds that must be moistened and you have to keep a ready supply in case they split) cause a lot of vibration and they just tickled sooo much...the oboe and bassoon just felt like my head was going to split trying to blow air through those....the good thing with playing oboe/bassoon is that there's not much competition...you'll get to do your own thing and not worry about chair position! The brass instruments don't have reeds but their mouthpieces are tough to get a sound out...my head doesn't respond well to having to force air strongly through a little hole. A flute doesn't require a huge force of air just more precisely blown. All that said, I'd take her to musical shop and see if they will let her try blowing on the different mouthpieces to see which style she prefers. Then focus on narrowing it down from there. I do not that having braces and trying to do a reed instrument or brass can be very difficult....lots of wax needed. Now, my heart would have been percussion...I was a whiz at xylophones, glockenspiels (sp?), and rhythm instruments in general..I sooo wanted to be a percussionist. But my mother would have had a nervous breakdown listening to my practice lessons. So if you have a garage far removed from the house she might like to check out that. The tenor sax is also a reed instrument but I actually found it easier to get a sound out of it than the clarinet and it's smaller and easier to carry than an alot sax...
Can you tell I LOVED band and I think music is one of the greatest activities a kid can be involved with. I hope she likes it!

Well, my cold is a cold...you know that yucky feeling you wake up feeling itchy, scratchy and raw? So I had a slimfast purely to help get more vitamins in me. For lunch it'll be chicken soup. My daughter also has it and my husband...he has to fly to DC tomorrow for an important meeting (ouch ears!!) and tomorrow my friend is dropping off her 3 children so her husband and she can go to a weekend long marriage conference!!! Her children are 1, 4, and 6...add mine at 6,7, 10 and we're the BRADY BUNCH!!! But I don't have an Alice to help me fix meals! So you know what that means...pizza and cinnamon rolls for everyone! I guess I can survive if I do some slimfasts. But I hope this cold will wane by tomorrow..please oh please be a 3 day cold!!! This is day 2 so I hope tomorrow shows me getting better!!!!

Better run and clean up before school!
Talk to you guys soon!
Tara