150 Club...care to join???

[lmhall2000]

Oh Jen!! We all are here for you! But can I just add that YOU ARE AWESOME and the BEST CHEERLEADER Around the WISH board???? I can't imagine how many folks you have helped encourage and convince that a healthy lifestyle is a good lifestyle...it doesn't get much better than that!

Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks guys-everything is a whole lot clearer in the morning.

Tryouts went okay...I mean, I got through it and did very well, I thought. I jumped better than last year, went a LITTLE fast on the cheer, but I was nervous...pulled my stunts off great. Then the wait-a long wait. And then the results...a bunch of people who were there for the looks and the popularity and not because they had true spirit in their hearts, had made it. Not me. I guess the "stick people" cheerleaders are in this year. Some of the girls who got it last year made it and they deserve it fully, because I know they have spirit in their hearts. But there were a whole lot of freshmen who were there because the uniform gets them something...it's just sad because they don't have loud voices or sparkly spirit like I know that I do

I'm going to try out next year. I am going to make the best of it because God didn't want me to be a cheerleader this year-he's got something much better, much more important and much much more worth it this year in store for me. At least I hope anyway. I keep telling myself that the struggle will make me stronger.

I told my group I auditioned with and everyone else that I wanted the best squad with my whole entire heart even if it didn't include me. I just didn't expect that my whole entire heart wouldn't come back to me.

Thanks Linda and Maria and Tara for lifting me up. I think I'm going to take some time to rebuild, and move past this obstacle. I know that it was put there to test how I would get up and come back from this.

You guys make me feel like the most wonderful person on earth-thank you with my whole entire spirit and my whole entire heart (or at least without the part that's gonna be making a reappearance).

In the meantime, I found some motivation to get back into a healthy lifestyle, so I may focus on that right now...

Hearts and love to you all. I'm going off to do the things I enjoy in life...

 

[westjones]

Oh Jen, I am SO sorry! I know disappointments like this can hurt so much. We all love you and think you are the greatest!. Your cheering has been so motivating to many of us. I love your cheers, and so do many others here on WISH.

Hugs!
Debra

 

[donac]

Jen,
I am so sorry for your disappointment. As a mother of two teenagers I know the sorrow you feel. I still feel the pain my son felt when he was turned down year after year for a leading role in the school play (one year he was called back for three different roles and got none of them). It was even worse to hear one of those that were picked do a lousy job with a major song and I knew that my son could have done better. Keep up your positive attitude. You will get by with the help of your friends and this is the place to be.

 

[lmhall2000]

Jen!!! Look at you! You did it! You never lost that piece of heart it was just buried under disappointment...and you know what? (Okay here's the analogy queen in me and part science major) Heart is a muscle...if it's buried under disappointment it has to push it's way out....which of course is building muscle which means you come out with a stronger heart!!! In all my disappointments (let me think of some of my high school ones)...lost election for high school chaplain, (don't even know if they have those anymore), didn't make the "upper" band my first year of tryouts when ALL my friends did, but I rebounded and my last two years of high school I never lost first chair in that upper band and I became editor of the newspaper...and I had a HUGE empathy for folks in similar disappointments...the gift of encouragment is a very special one and you're LOADED with it!

I think it's GREAT that you're motivated to choose that healthy lifestyle...it's not about being a stick it's about treating your body well with good food and exercise! I know you can do it and we'll help you work towards that goal! We are both going to get in those lower 170's then push on into th 160's! Let's do it and try and smile through the effort as we go!

Tara

 

[ncbyrne]

I read the DIS boards just about every day, even when I'm not planning a WDW vacation. But, I've just recently been reading the "other" DIS forums and I'd love to join in on the 150 Club. I'll be 60 (oh my that's 6-0 years old!! Yikes) on my birthday in Sept. and I would like to see 150 again. I have high BP that is controlled by medication, but it's been elevated, even with the pills, since I've gained 24 pounds these past two years (I weight 174). My dr. says I should take off at least 20# and he recommended that I walk every day. I am a WW lifetime member, but haven't actually seen my total goal weight in two decades...LOL I was going to join WW online, but if I can do this with some DIS pixie dust, I can put the $ into our vacation fund instead! I'll be lurking the threads on this board in hopes of finding motivation!

 

[tolemommy]

Hello I am in the same boat as ncbyrne I have high BP that is contolled by BP medicine. My doctor would like me to lose about 36 pounds and start exercising regularly. I weigh about 186 right now. I would love to join your 150 club, use the power of pixie dust, the DIS forum support, make some new friends, lose 36 pounds, and to see 150 pounds again.

Can I still join?
Chris

 

[donac]

Welcome ncbryne and Chris. This is a great place to get encouragement and to cry when things don't go the way you want them to. Most of us are in the same place and help each other along with kind words and lots of laughs.


THis is spring break and this morning I get fitted with my halter monitor to see how the medication is helping my PVCs. I am really curious. IN Jan I registered 6000 of them in a 24 hour period. I still have to do my taxes but I refuse to them when I am hooked up to this monitor. I start them right after I get off this thing tomorrow. Once that is done the rest of the week is mine. I have all sorts of fabrics and yarn to work on baby afghans and quilts to give to Project Linus. By the end of the summer I want to have 50 of them done to celebrate by 50th birthday. It was last year but a donation is aprreciated any time it is given.

Have a grreat losing day. I hope to be able to watch what I eat and enjoy the lovely spring weather they are predicting for the northeast this week.

 

[chrismiss56]

Good Morning!!

Weather forecast for Chicago - SUNNY AND 70 Degrees!!!! This is going to be a gooooooooooood day

On the downside I am subbing in the 6th grade class that carries the WORST reputation in the district.......dreading the day.

Weekend was one of overindulging and now suffering for it. Really starting to deal with menopause issues......UGH!! The weight battle, mood swings with depression, irregular sleep patterns...........shoot me know Going to the doctor next month and will be crying on his shoulder. He has already warned me that this could take another few years.

So I guess the trick is to focus all my energy on LOSING THAT WEIGHT!!! So once again and hopefully this is IT!! I am back to focusing on MOVING THAT SCALE!!

Donac - HOpe all goes well with the monitor. Let us know!! WOO HOO you have Spring Break. Ours is done Now counting the days to summer break!!

Chris and NCbryne - This is the right place to come for friendship and support!! We are all a BUNCH OF LOSERS!!! and welcome a fellow LOSER!!!!

To the rest of the team - IT'S MONDAY!!! The day of new beginnings!!!!

Focus on the immediate goal......losing a pound!!

Have a Magical Disney Day
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Welcome CHRIS AND NCBYRNE!!!! Before you know it you'll be moving like that banana when you roll out of bed in the morning! 6-0...CONGRATULATIONS!!! You're heading into the world of experience, knowledge, and enjoyment!!! You're experienced enough to know what you want, you have enough knowledge to know you don't know it all and you can enjoy every moment because you've earned that right! It's a good thing!
And I bet when those pounds come off the medicine may take a hike! I'm a big fan of walking...I just did my early am 3 mile walk...took most the winter off which probably led to a 10+ pound gain but when I'm walking the weight really can't stay on. Starting out with just a 10 minute morning walk and building up will make you feel GREAT! Okay, and here's some bit of medical knowledge I'll share...my friend's husband is a doctor and he was telling us one of the ways to avoid a fatal heart attack (hoping not to get morbid here) is to exercise...it helps by your heart creating extra capillaries off important vessels for oxygen retrieval...if one artery or portal is blocked then those capillaries buy important time for you to make it to the hospital and clear it....heart disease is the number one killer in women so let's start MOVING!!!

I did my walk...FEEL GREAT! Am committing to no sugar/caffeine/salt/white flour for a week to kind of detox my system. Passing those rolls on Easter will be a challenge!! But I'm making some homemade wheat rolls so hopefully they'll taste as good!

Donac..wow what a gift to be able to make 50 afghans!!! My children ADORE the ones my grandma crocheted and I just never picked up that skill...I'm hoping to take a class with my daughters when they are old enough which I think is probably now! How long have you done it? Keep up the awesome project!

Gotta run....eggs and blackberries for breakfast....water too!
Tara

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Ladies!

Checking in from home this morning. I'm working from home today so I can get some uninterrupted writing done, and also go to a construction meeting in the middle of the day. It's not worth it to go in and pay to park twice...not to mention the work time I lose.

One benefit, I've already done my TM for the day! And it was easy to eat a healthy breakfast. I'm having a banana/hot tea snack break right now. Yesterday when I went grocery shopping I made a list of everything I had to eat for the week, the point values and amounts. Now I can't say I didn't know what I was doing! I even pre-sorted the grapes into 1c. portions in baggies. I know, no one ever got big from eating too many grapes, but I need to get a handle on what portions should look like.

Tara -- Congratulations on already having your walk done. You're on a roll!

Linda -- Let the Sun Shine In!

Dona -- Enjoy your week off. DS is off next week for "April" vacation.

Tolemommy and ncbyrne -- You are going to find this to be a wonderful community of support and encouragement!

Jen -- I know you're still hurting, just take it slow and let yourself get to a good place. It's always a good time to focus on a healthy lifestyle! We are here for you, and we know you are going to reach all your goals!

Let's get busy and Power Down Those Pounds!
Maria

 

[donac]

Tara As someone who has been through menopause, it is not easy. Every time I went for a checkup the weight would be up. Now that I am through it I find it easier (Somewhat) to lose weight. I did have mood swings but not the hot flashes that some people have. My ears would get red (I was told that that was common). I never took any hormones but my symptoms were not as bad as others. Just try to get through each day. I know that I did not exercise as much as I should have during that time so maybe that could help.

Linda What ages are your daughters? If they are around 8 - 10 that is a good time to start to teach them to knit and crochet. I have been sewing, knitting and crocheting since the age of 10 (I will be 51 next month) It is a part of my life for a very long time and I can't imagine not doing it. I also cross stitch, and quilt. Let them work on scarves for next winter. They are easy and they will be very prouod of being able to do something.

 

[ncbyrne]

Some have mentioned menopause. I'm through it, but now that it's been mentioned, I have noticed that it's harder for me to lose weight. In my 40's and even early 50's I was able to lose 10 pounds at the drop of a hat. No more and it's frustrating.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

OK-

I tried it. I really really tried it. I walked, and drank water, and oopsed dinner. But all in all, it could have been worse.

Things have improved a lot! I've gone outside and taken nice long walks and come to terms with what happened. It hurts a little bit, but for now, that kind of thing is over.

B: 2 waffles, some syrup, milk (5)
L: Soyburger (they are not hamburgers no matter what the lunch menu says), some fries (6)
S: 4-point PB sandwich
D: At Applebees. Spinach Artichoke Dip with chips, Tango Chicken Sandwich, pineapple and strawberries, Berry Lemon Cheesecake, a bite of Santa Fe Chicken Salad, a bite of Chicken Broccoli Alfredo. Not sure of the points.

Exercise: 2 nice long walks in the sunny outside!!! One was in my gym class, but one was on my very own.

Water: 3 or 4 twelve ounce glasses.

Tomorrow will be a good day! I can feel it! Those walks make me feel like I rule the world. I actually danced down the sidewalk to some songs.

Welcome new friends!!!!

Thanks for all the support you guys have given me. It is very much appreciated. And I only turned to food once (and that was with two slices of pizza and 1/4 an 8-ounce cup of vanilla ice cream with strawberries!!)

Tara-the analogy was very good. Thank you!

To all else who gave support-you are very wonderful people. I heart every single one of you.

I have a science quiz over cellular respiration tomorrow-I should get back to studying. Just an update

 

[NYcpa]

Good morning everyone.

Today is day 3 of getting back on track. Yesterday was not so good as I had 6 brownies and too much caramel corn. I only had water to drink, about 80 oz. I hope to stay on track for today. I have been riding the bike for 45 min the last 2 days.

Still can not do any walking or any exercising where I am on my feet. If I don't have shoes on to stabilize the foot, the pain comes back. I won't be doing the Minnie 15K on May 6, but I may try the 5K. We will see what the therapist says. The only thing they are currently doing at PT is massage, ultrasound and electric stim with ice. Not sure what that is supposed to do because the therapist doesn't have a clue what is going on.

Need to get some work done. This is the last week of the crunch to get tax returns done.

Have a great day. Eat healthy and get moving.

 

[westjones]

Maria: Good for you getting on that TM! It is getting warmer here now, so I am hoping to motivate myself to get walking again. If nothing else, at least to get in shape/ready for WDW in June. Is it getting warmer in your area?

Linda: Keep that warm weather coming! Finally we have spring! DH actually mowed the lawn this weekend. That is the real first sign of spring for us!

Jen: Good for you not turning for food! You know, sometimes when a door closes, a window opens. Perhaps there is something new waiting for you to experience out there that you don't even know about. I was a cheerleader back in 5th grade for one year, and it was the only year I ever made it. I enjoyed the experience, have been able to draw on it over time, but the fact that I never made it again has been a story I have used to help my children deal with disappointments in life. At the time it was difficult for me, but now, as an adult I see those difficulties helped prepare me for motherhood and all the ups and downs that I go through with my own daughters. You will grow from this experience, and one day you may find more strength from it than you realize right now. Keep going girl! Stay healthy! You have so many wonderful adventures ahead just waiting for you!

Chris: WELCOME!!!! This is a great group and it helps to have support on this journey. Getting healthy is the best motivation. My mother died of diabetes, and as I looked at my overweight body, I was fearful that I would face the same fate and not get to see my children or grandchildren grow up. That was my motivation to get started. Good for you, taking control and starting a healthier new life! And again, Welcome to our group!

Tara: How are you doing? I know you have have warm weather here. Linda and I are just now getting our first taste of real spring, so that is why we are so excited about the sunshine. I need to live in the south so I don't have to go through all these cold winters. DH things that the cold winters makes us appreciate the nice weather better (that and he doesn't want to move ).


And to everyone else: Have a GREAT Day! I finally did a 1200 calorie day yesterday, and I am hoping that is the first of many so I can drop this extra weight that I put on during our vacation. I have 7 1/2 weeks until our next trip to WDW with DH's family, and I need to be back to goal by then. So it is the start of a new journey!

I have moved from carrots and apples as my source of 'filler' food to celery and pears. You got to mix things up a bit sometimes . Have any of you tried those new 100 Calorie a Bag Fudge Stripe Cookies? Those are SO good! Real Chocolate! I love them!

Later everyone!
Debra

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

I just finished 45 min on the TM. It's starting to feel good and normal again. Today was a busy work day, but I know it's just a few more weeks, and my work life will settle down. Then I'll be able to think about what I'm doing. I made a classic mistake today -- I was so busy, I didn't eat my midmorning snack, and not all of my lunch. By the time I got home I was so hungry -- I had to have a banana before getting on the TM. I'm going to try to make a better effort to eat what I intend, when I need to eat it.

Debra -- We are finally seeing the sunshine, and some warmer temps. I consider the 50s to be Spring...because that's about as good as it gets here for March/April.

Kathy -- That bike riding is great! I know your entire life will be less complicated once the taxes are done. Just keep telling yourself it's only for a few more short weeks.

Jen -- I'm so proud of you for your great attitude, and for your walking!

ncbyrne -- It seemed like the day I turned 35, it started being harder to lose weight. It's not menopause, but I have noticed the older you are the harder it seems to be!

Dona -- You are so creative! I do counted crosstitch, but not on a regular basis. It's one of those things I want to do, but never seem to get started. I buy the projects...

Tara -- You are blazing a path with all that moving! I bet Cady enjoys her walks, too!

Chris -- How are you doing?

Spring is here, so let's Power Down Those Pounds!
Maria

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning All!!

Have an announcement - no it is not a weight loss but just as good..........

DD21 HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO WDW COLLEGE PROGRAM!!!!​

Can you say

She is over the moon with excitement....graduates from college on May 6th and has to check in on May 29th!! Working in operations and has not been assigned a park yet. She and I will be driving down together - I will get her settled in and then fly back!! This is a dream come true for her............the magic continues........

She is hoping to stay there a year and then who knows........probably grad school............I am so proud of all of her accomplishments.......her dad is too.

On a personal note I have been reverting back to old habits like grabbing a second helping without even looking.........Have to stop

GOAL OF THE DAY - Being aware of what I put in my mouth.........What is yours?

Off to get lunch together - and the day going.......High functioning autism room (a delight )

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[westjones]

Linda, That is just SUPER!!!!!

I would love to hear all about what goes on as she goes through the program. I think it may be something my girls would be interested in one day, but then we really don't know much about it. Just sounds really cool! Please give us posts and updates throughout the year!

I have been on track for 2 days so far. I am hoping to get in a habit again so it just comes natural. I have been off program for too long and really need to drop those pounds I added.

Off to the store for more celery and pears!
Pixie Dust to everyone today!
Debra

 

[NYcpa]

Linda - congrats to your daughter. Erin is also considered operations. She works in Fantsyland at MK. She loves it. She has made arrangements to stay until December giving her 11 months at WDW. SHe is coming home with me on May 24 to have her tonsils out and will stay until June 18 to be in her friends wedding. The doctor won't release her until after her follow up appt on June 14 anyway.

Tara - great job on getting the walking in. I wish I could get out an walk each day but need to get the foot straightened out. It may come to the place where I say to heck with it and let the pain determine how much I want to do.

Debra - great job staying on plan. You will be back to you pre trip weight in no time.

Maria - keep up with the walking. I have spent 45 minon the bike for each of the last 3 days. It feels good to be doing something. I would reather be walking but that will come eventually.

Dona - how is your day going?

Tax season is over in 5 days. Can't wait. Maybe I'll be able to get to the gym and do some upper body strengthening. I need to do stuff that will keep me off my feet for a while longer.

Have a great day, eat healthy and drinl lots of water.