150 Club...care to join???

[welovedis]

Wow, Tracy it sounds as if you have a super-hectic life! Congrats on handling the day-to-day of 6 kids and your DH! And a 6 pound loss on top of that --you go girl!!!

west--the low-fat/low-cal stuff I try to keep on hand is:
popcorn kernels for my popper (low density but tastes great!) about 30 cals /1 cup
watermelon--so full of water, it really fills you up (1 cup of diced cubes about 45 calories)
ff crumpets (sort of the texture of an airy pancake) 60 cal 1 cake
Laughing Cow cheese--love this stuff 35 calories / 2 g fat in one wedge
1 piece of low fat/cal bread with 1 pc of sliced melted cheese (or ff eng muffin)
Dannon Light & Fit yogurt--60 cal per serving
blueberries, raspberries or blackberries--50 blueberries=40 cal, 50 raspberries=50 cal, blackberries-1 cup=60 cal
Reduced fat vanilla wafers

Thanks for the heads up on the OR cakes, I was buying the Quaker kind and they are 60 calories a cake so that an extra 20 cals I can save!

Anyone know of a good low cal/low fat soup that isn't loaded with sodium? I've wondered about the Healthy Choice soups but haven't tried them yet...
I run a daycare center that is attached to my home so it keeps me busy, but the willpower is something I need to work on. However, I'm convinced that if I can make it thru one day with no cheating (hopefully today) that more will follow. I've done it in the past, just need to stick to it.

I took everyone's advice and have made up some portioned small snacks (baby carrots, celery, an apple cut into slices w/lemon juice on it) so that if I do feel like I want to take a bite of something, the healthy stuff will be right there.

Did pretty good today, tried taking a class for the 1st time since joining our area gym almost 3 1/2 years ago. I normally just do my own routine of cardio & weights but I tried a spinning class. All I can say is that it hurts to sit down so hopefully that will result in something good to my butt if I keep going!

 

[lmhall2000]

Karen!!! Way to go on the cut up veggies/fruits!!! You are making those steps that will carry you go goal! Soo glad to see you back in action and all your steps are helping me to choose wisely! I, too, seem to fail around 2pm...but today I'm staying busy with things so hopefully won't see the kitchen!

Jen...way to go on the tests!!! I'm sure the math was more careless than substance, I was always copying a problem wrong or mixing my numbers up...check once and don't change your answer after that!

Tracy...oooh..you are soo busy!!! You are such an inspiration...I only have three but it seems the time just flies by me! And we're at the same weight!!! I made a vow to my husband to be back at my wedding weight August 29..That's roughly 40 pounds I need gone in 8 months...it's doable...and we're planning a big family trip in September so that's also motivating...dh is trying to lose 40 as well...hope we stick to it!

Debra...you are soo good at your veggies I think it's okay if you awol a meal or two! Doing GREAT!!!

Off to finish school and cleaning the house!

Losing is good!
Tara

 

[donac]

I just wanted to check in and thank everyone for their support on my heart problem. I had an echo on Monday and the results came back last night as being fine. The cardio guy has changed some of my bp medication and all I have done today is run to the bathroom. Not easy when you teach high school. The nurse at school took my bp and it was 110/70 which is very low for me. On Feb 1 I have a nuclear stress test. So far no really new results.


As for great food Karen mentioned Laughin Cow cheese. try the garlic and herb on a piece of celery. It makes a great low cal snack.

 

[schatz5k]

Hi Ladies,

welovdis, I'm running to the store after I get done at the gym to buy some of these snacks you mentioned. anything to keep me away from the Gertrude Hawk chocolate that is sitting in my house right now. I'm the fundraiser coordinator at my kids school and they send me chocolate in the hopes we will use them as a fundraiser. Don't they know I'm trying to lose weight.

I was on the phone today with Disney Dining and I was speaking to a CM named Atlanta, anyway, she was taking my ressie for something and I told her we would be celebrating a birthday as well as an anniversery. She heard my daughter Mickaellya (1) in the background and asked me if I was taking my granddaughter with me. She was so embarassed when I told her that all these kids were mine. She kept apologizing. I told her that what she said was nothing to some of the other comments I have recieved about how many kids I have.

So anyway, with all Daves overtime, I think we are going to spluge and take Caitlynne to the Perfectly Princess Tea Party with Aurora. She got a costume for christmas so she wants to dress in that. The other day I was at the Disney Store and they had a Cinderella Jacket(letterman style) for $10.00. I had to pick it up for that price, two kids will get to wear it, so I thought it was a deal. Anyway, Caitlynne said to me yesterday that if the Aurora wanted to see her jacket she would have to "won to da caa and git it fou her to see" That translates to run to the car and get it for her to see. I had to break it to her that I don't think she will need it in May.

While I had Atlanta on the phone I asked about the rumored Buzz and Woody breakfast at H&V, she said she emailed dining and got a response back that they were taking requests into consideration but that nothing is planned at this time. Than she says but I also know that they are auditioning people. I'll be on the phone for that one.

Oh yeah before I forget, got 90 minutes in at the gym.

Happy losing, and thanks for letting me ramble

 

[NYcpa]

Good morning fellow losers.

I have finally gotten back to exercising after completing the half marathon on Jan 7. Wed I did 45 min on the treadmill and last night I did 45 min on the stationary bike. I need to get some weights thrown into the mix to get this weight loss journey kick started.

schatz5k - great job on the exercise. I grew up in a family with 6 kids and we were able to keep ourselves entertained better than kids with only 1 or 2 siblings. Don't pay any attention to what others think. Enjoy them while they a little because they grow up much to fast.

donac - good luck on the nuclear stress test. When I had mine, the dr said their was nothing wrong, I just easily spike my heart rate during exercise. It is being done as a precaution and as a cya for the doctors to show them they are not overlooking anything.

Karen - glad to see you back posting. How did your family do with the 5K at WDW? The consensus on the competition thread was that it was poorly run. Glad you enjoyed your time at WDW. I left on Mon when the weather started to be really nice.

Tara - when I talked to my daughter Wed night, I told her I had been snacking mindlessly since getting home from work. I finished the head of cauliflower I bought on Sunday. How is your exercise and healthy eating going?

Linda - where are you?

Debra - hope you find something healthy to satisfy your snacky urges. Maybe teh dislike of veggies won't last too long.

Maria - how is you training to train going? Erin told me she is signing me up for the Disneyland 1/2 in Sept. It is the first one and she wants the castle medal. It is amazing how motivated we become jewelry.

To those I have missed - have a healthy, losing day.

Remember - drink plenty of water.
ONward and DOWNward.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

It has been absolutely CRAZY! around here. Many practices have kicked in and cheer clinic for the little chickies starts tomorrow.

Here's what I have had to munch on today. No comment on it.

1) 1 1/4 cup cereal, one slice pie (we really need to get that out of here!)
2) fish sandwich, tater tots, peaches
3) apple, water
4) chicken sandwich, apple
5) chicken soup and something else **YET TO COME

I really need to start actually keeping a food journal and not just a total in my head.

Debra-diet Sprite is fine. it just has to be something with "real" citrus in it.

Tomorrow we have cheer clinic and a game!

And my little brother (middle school age) is going to his first dance. With a girl. And he asked if I was chaperoning...i said "Do you want me to?" and he said No! Gosh-I felt so mom-like...

 

[chrismiss56]

Evening All!!

SNOW HEADED YOUR WAY FROM CHICAGO!! Big fluffy flakes that are sticking to the ground - actually really really pretty

Yes, I have been MIA - I just don't know where the week or days go Was working on a data entry project for my GF and that became all consuming. Once I start I get on a roll and don't want to stop YIKES!!!

DD17 has been sick most of the week. The cold she had settled in her tonsil and the reaction (discomfort and pain) could take up to a month to go away Strep would have been so much easier. But every day is getting alittle better with the pain level.

The pool table is GONE!! The TM finally got moved in there and hoping to finish arranging the area tomorrow. Still stuck at 173 and need to start moving that scale!!!!!

Jen - Are you participating in the clinics or helping out? Do you have to try out again?

Kathy - WOO HOO - The exercise goddess is back Hoping to challenge you for that title but I will never be the runner you are

Schatz - Keep moving and losing!! Don't listen to others - You are a much better patient person than I am to be blessed with 6 children.

Donac - Good luck with the test.....better to know than not to know.

Debra - Fruit fruit and more fruit - worth the extra expense to have the fiber and full feeling. How about a bag of veggies and some fat free veggie dip that you use LIGHTLY!! Nuts have calories but they are filling and so good for you especially almonds. Trader Joe has almonds that come in individual bags so you can't cheat.......oh wait do you have a trader joe's by you?

Karen- Good to hear from you!!

Anyone else I missed HI!!!!!!

Am promising to do a better job of posting!!

Off to watch some mindless TV and dream of a healthier me.

Night all

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Good morning Losers!!!!

It's the start of another weekend...which are usually pretty trick for me...but I'm feeling I can master this one. Thanks to you guys!!!! I weighed in today and lost 2 pounds! YAHOO!!! I'm back on the going south road!

That makes me 2/32 of what I need to get to 155..I'm shooting for that number because I just needed to pick a number to shoot for! Then once I'm down there I'll figure out where else I'll need to go!

Debra..I definitely need more fruits and veggies...you are an inspiration!!! Keep telling me which ones are working for you...nuts are good in my house....they're just so easy and non-perishable....I have two heads of lettuce sitting in my fridge that went UNOPENED!! Atleast the carrots saw some daylight in the potroast I made...but come on...there has got to be more veggies in a week for me!

Linda!! I think you could challenge Kathy...she's the perfect model runner to imitate. She started out walking and gradually added in running...heck she's even got me "thinking" I could run with my bad knees! It's all about conditioning and Kathy needs some exercise buddies to meet the challenge...Maria is a good bet..she's been upping it...hopefully by Spring, I can join you Kathy or atleast follow you! AWESOME JOB KATHY!

schatz! I would never consider you a grandmother....your schedule alone with your kids keeps you young! I know you're having a blast planning your trip...that 90 minutes of exercise will go a long way in making you look fit and carefree on the next trip! Keep up the good work!

Jen! I think you're doing very well with your eating....it helps me review in my head what I'm eating...I'm making baby steps in the right direction but I definitely need some tweaking...thanks for posting your eats!

Gotta run...started puppy training last night and I think I'm going to have to live with this clicker attached to my thumb!!! And my dog is going to be one fat puppy...there's so much correction that needs to go on for the next two weeks...as long as my children don't find the clicker and play "Oh Susannna" on it I think she'll be a pretty behaved pup!! It really does work!

Shooting for 2 pounds for next week!!!

Tara

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning All!!

There is about 4 inches of snow outside and the sun is shining brightly. Looks like winter

Good day to take Cody for a walk.

Avoiding the scale for the last couple of days and that is not right!! Need to face the music tomorrow.

Tara - These old knees will never ever ever run again My DH would have me committed if I try. Arthritis in both that was so bad I am no allowed to carry heavy things up and down stairs. For a while I couldn't do stairs at all. After a year of therapy much much better - can take stairs like anyone else but running - next subject.

CONGRATS ON YOUR LOSS!!!!! Keep it going. I am stuck around 173 and must be waiting for you

How is everyone else's weekend going? Going to finish my emails and take Cody out for a walk. He is 9 months old today!!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[TigerCheer2009]

I get to help run clinics this year!!!! We work with (I think, but am not sure) 4th-6th grade girls! They learn two cheers, and a dance. I think I am very qualified to teach this job. I am a VBS Primary (1st thru 3rd grade) teacher and I was able to sit for the Brat Kids for a year.

I had a tomato, 20 tortilla chips and salsa for breakfast.

WI this AM: 186. But I did lose an inch!! 38 inches

12 ounces of water

6 minutes of stretching including gravity splits

Am off to drink more water now...and get all showered and shaved for cheerleading!!

 

[NYcpa]

Did my first LW since the half this morning. Could not resist going outside with the temp being 54. It has since dropped to 41 and it is raining. The snow is supposed to come this afternoon. My walk ended up at 3.35 miles in 46 min for a pace of 13.56 min per mile. Almost 2 min per mile than the half but no crowds to negotiate thru.

Linda - I completed the half with 98% walking and 2% wogging. There were many people who walked the whole thing and completed it much faster than I. I'm not sure my knees will take very much running either. The sound like they need WD-40 with the way they creak. i spent 3 nomths in pt last winter trying to strengthen the quads and lossen the hams to get my left kneecap so it would track properly. I still have problems with it sometimes but try to ignore it. There is a history of knee replacements in my immediate family so I am trying to keep the muscles strengtened to hopefully put off having it done. With TM walking, I can only seen to accomplish 3.5 mph. Outdoor, I can fairly easily manage sub-15 min miles for 4 mph. I am currently at 172. Let's hit those 160's together.

Tara - glad to see the lbs going south. Are you getting your water in? Have you returned to AM walks? Keep up the good work and keep sending those lbs south.

Maria - how is the exsercising going? Start training slow and work on your indurance. The MFM book was a great help for the half. Hope to see you at the race next year. We are planning on going again if DD's clinical schedule will allow it.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. It is currently very windy here and the temp is dropping.

Have a great losing day.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

Just a super-quick check-in before I go. I'm still working on getting ready to train, I'm up to on long walk and two jogging sessions a week. I'm a little shakier on the cross training, but I'm going to get that in order when I get back.

I'm off to sunny Las Vegas in the morning! My weight loss this month is about 4.5 lbs so far. I'm hoping to hold on to it and get to 5 by the 31st. I'll be back home the 26th, so I should be back online next weekend.

I'm so proud of everyone for recommitting and doing our best. This is our year to shine!

Sending smiles and hugs to everyone,
Maria

 

[lmhall2000]

Maria!!! HAve a wonderful girls trip!!! Can't wait to hear all about it...keep it moving and enjoy this break!

Jen! Congrats on the clinic this summer and WAHOO on the inch gone!!!! I learn the closer I get to 150's that I have to rely on inches to help show me the way...and I need to get my water in! I have been much better this week..but there's still room for improvement!

Linda...your knees and my knees need to have a pow-wow! I doubt I'll ever wog or run..but having all the weight off will certainly make me feel like I can! People comment on the fact that I never wear anything but hard core walking shoes (Nike Air)...if I wore Easy Spirit or some other type that claims it's good for your feet my back and knees go out...so yes, most the time I go to church in a skirt and walking shoes! The minute I wake in the morning I have to have my shoes on..even walking barefoot messes me up. The good thing is I am low maintenance when it comes to shoes and I'll never rival Imelda Marcos!

My dd (7) has the stomach flu...she's finally resting after a long hard night...I'm thinking of what to feed myself hoping I won't see it later. Staying strong and staying the course...2 pounds gone and 35 more to go!

Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

The clinic went REALLY REALLY well yesterday! (Like the new smilies, btw). We taught the cheer and the chant. I was assigned as not only a Leader but as a Helper (which means, if the kiddos need help, you take them aside and make sure they get it). We're getting t-shirts too. And I put in for an Adult Large. Here's hoping it fits!!!

The game went really well too!! Our "super senior" of the night scored his 1000th career point. We were all so proud of him!

Eats yesterday:
Lunch at the new Chinese place uptown (I don't like Chinese food, so I picked at it): the noodles and chicken out of the Chicken Noodle Soup, two Steamed Dumplings, 5 chicken strips *this was Lemon Chicken but I ordered it with sauce on the side * and a spoonful or two of rice

Second Lunch: 2 PB and J's

Snacks at game: two chicken sandwiches, and a soft pretzel

Dinner: ham sandwich and a Wheat Thin

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Water was good.

Food not so much, but I was in a snacky mood all day so I kind of expected it to turn out that way!

OH!!! And I had some carrots.
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Today's goals!
Portion control
Increase the water
Decrease the snacking
Try to make it a healthy day

Dilemma of the Day:
Babysitting or bowling?

 

[Danauk]

I forgot to post in the week, sorry. life has been so busy. I lost 1.5lb last week at weight watchers taking me to 151.5lb. I am really hoping to make it to 150 this week which will give me a 47lb loss so far (still have 24lb to go.) If I do get to 150 this week though I still have another 9lb to loose so that I am not considered overweight for my height.

This past 2 weeks I have been trying out new recipies as I have been finding my food a little boring and a little too processed which isn't good. So I dug out all my weight watchers cook books and have written up a menu for the week with lots of new recipies in which I am looking forward to. On Friday I made a yummy chocolate mousse for when my friends came over for dinner. They had no idea it was diet friendly!!

Well done to all those who have lost again this week.

 

[NYcpa]

Tara - I'm with you on the shoes. I mostly wear sneakers to work because my orthodics fit in them the best. I usually stick to Asics as they make my feet and knees feel better. Going without the orthodics makes my knees hurt and my arches cramp. Why can't we have fewer bio-mechanical issues to make walking and running less stressful

So far today I haven't gotten around to drinking my usual 32 oz of AM water. i do much better when I am at work because it gives me an excuse to get up and walk around if I have to fill my water. I use whatever excuse it takes to be able to get out of the chair and away from the computer.

Friday I got a 19" flat panel monitor for work. It should help with positioning my neck and making the eye strain less from spending hours looking at the screen. Time will tell. I seem to be spending about 70% of my day on the computer lately and tax season hasn't really started yet.

Have to get some work done and laundry done.

Everyone have a healthy losing day.

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning

Scale was good to me and am back to 172!! NOW can I please pass this and move on!!!! I have .5 to lose to meet the 5 pound challenge for the month. AYE!!!! How many ways can I sabotage myself.

So far have had a banana and yogurt.

My morning did not start well. Poor Tara - I feel for you. Hope DD is feeling better. Woke up to Cody (the 9 mo wonder puppy) puking and having a diarhea attack in his crate at 6am.........there I am cleaning vomit and poo at the same time Poor pup something didn't agree with him. He is acting better now and making it outside but not eating. That is probably a good thing right now.

Today's goals - GET ON THE TREADMILL OR do a yoga tape. Also make some chicken soup, pick colors to paint the kitchen (that is not as easy as it sounds - DH and I NEVER EVER agree on decorating so my walls are bare) and laundry - whew

Danauk - CONGRATS on your weight loss!! How tall are you? I have another 45 pounds to go until I am not considered overweight.......I hear you about being bored with recipes. I have been in a rut lately and am looking for new and healthy things to make. Keep going you are a MOTIVATOR for the group!!

Jen - So glad you are having a good time at the clinic. Think about how far you have come in less than year. SO PROUD OF YOU

Tara - Again so sorry to hear about DD - hope she has a quiet day and will be up and about soon. Have you ever had your feet checked? During my year long therapy for my knees it was determined that I pronate way too much which made my knees turn in and not be level aggravating the arthritis. They gave me orthodicts (which insurance paid for) and I can't tell you what a difference it has made.

The downside is that american made cheaper shoes won't accept my orthodicts because I have to be able to pull out the insole - I go for European mfg which you can't find on deep clearance. The upside is that I can wear normal looking shoes AND have found that Birkenstocks will give me the same support and can wear them as sandals in the summer. What I have done is gotten sized and then found them for cheaper on EBAY.

Hope this helps - just some food for thought

Kathy - Will never jog or wog with you BUT LET'S CRUISE TO THE 160S TOGEHTER!!!!!!

THESE NEW SMILIES ARE THE BEST!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

Off to get my day started.........Come on GANG LETS MAKE IT A LOSING PARTY

How about it? Let's hear from you!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Today didn't start off very well here...

It was my mom's birthday yesterday and birthdays are a VERY BIG thing here. Except for the fact that there were only two people home and two people does not a party make. So we chose to celebrate today!

We had cinnamon rolls for breakfast. I ate TWO (down from the normal three) and am here, at the computer, listening to RENT and going to go get ready for a day of healthiness.

Just because the day started out a little yucky doesn't mean it can't get better!

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning Group!!

Question of the day........how can one person go from 172 to 174.5 over night Thought I had a pretty decent day yesterday. Oh well pushing the water today. TOM coming in a week double faint!!!

Jen - Happy Birthday to MOM!!!!

Off to work and hopefully a losing day.

Make it a Disney Magical Day!!

Linda

 

[schatz5k]

Good morning LOSERS!!!!

Let's start this week off right. My goal today is to STAY AWAY from that GERTRUDE HAWK chocolate that is still in my house.

What a day yesterday proved to be. Well I guess it started on Saturday. My daughter Ellissa had to cheer at a game at her school (10 miles away) at 2pm, my other daughter Taylor had to cheer at a game at 3pm at a school 20 miles away, so the plan was that my DH Dave would take Taylor and 2 other kids and I would take Ellissa and 2 other kids. We would meet at church for 5:15 mass. After Ellissa's game I was picking up two of Taylor and Ellissa's friends for a sleepover. That was the reward for doing well on their mid-terms. So I'm half way to Ellissa's school and Dave calls to tell me he has to go to work. Can''t turn down work because he was told that on Monday he was going to be laid off again. AARRGGHH!! Anyway, so now I turn around to get the other Taylor and the rest of my children, well now we are going to be late for Ellissa's game. Just as I was pulling into the driveway, one of the girls on Ellissa's squad calls and asks where we are. So Ellissa eventually get there about 15 minutes late. OK fine. Ellissa's coach has a son who is playing in the game that Tayor is cheering for, so teh coach brings Ellissa to the other school for me, so that I can get Taylor to her game on time. Taylor game ends at 4:45, and now its's time to get there friends. When I arrive at the friends house the only one I am able to pick up is Taylors friend
Gabriella, her sister Ana is still working on a Social Studies project that is due today. Well, Ellissa is taken aback a bit, but she too has had a project held over her head, so she gets it. Anyway, we go to church. Now 7 children and 1 adult does not make for a very meaningful service. However, I have 4 little children who are tired of being told to sit still. Well don't ya just know the crankiness manifests itself in the cry room a church. After we put the envelopes in the basket I start hearing "is it time to go yet?" So we all go down to communion. Yes all 7 children and I. I had Ellissa take Jonathan's hand, she receives communion, than Taylor who is holding Christopher's hand(side note here...they were having a who can squeeze the other person hand the hardest contest walking down the aisle). Anyway Taylor has not received yet, so she and Christopher just get blessed. Although Father Buckely did raise the host until he saw who it was. Than I had Gabriella, who like Taylor hasn't received yet, she gets blessed. Than I come, and I have Caitlynne with one hand and I am holding Mickaellya. He makes a comment to me about me adding an extra one, which made me laugh, gives me communion and blesses the two girls. So know we are all waling back up the aisle together, because for some reason, my kids want to wait for me. I don't see them standing right next to me and just about trip on them. I'm thinking to myself( does Father Buckley have any extra wine). Anyway, we left after that, because the kids were just getting uglier. Anyway, I have to pass the friends house again, I call to see if I can pick her up now and her mom says that she is still not done and to tell Ellissa that she may not be coming. Ellissa becomes upset, but I have to explain to her that proper time management is a tuff lesson to learn. Eventually she does come about an hour later. Dave comes home about 9:30. It turns out that winds were predicted and the power company didn't want to get caught with there pants down again, so they called people in on stand- by. This was a very expensive call for them however. All the crews they called in were getting paid time and a half, got paid to eat dinner at the Lonestar Cafe(Dave milked that one) and went home. Anyway. On Sunday, I was doing laundry and the kids were all in the basement playing and Taylor and Gabriella came upstairs to tell me that water was running in the house. Not good. Dave had to start digging around the pipes. He pulled out some of those cottonelle wipes, at the first part but it was still clogging. He went across the street to borrow his friends John Deere that has a back hoe attachement. 7 hours later I have a trench running half way around the house. We can't seem to find the septic tank. How hard can it possibly be. Now we are renting this house, so he is going to talk to the landlord today. I just hope we don't get this bill. Anyway, when the tractor is coming over, my sons Christopher and Jonathan are all hyped up. They want a John Deere tractor. Dave wants a John Deere too, but that would greatly damper my quest to go to Disney as much as possible.

So, It really must be my goal today, to get those chocolates out of my house. I think I ate half the box yesterday, because I was so stressed. I did start today out good though I got in a 90 minute workout.

I hope you all had a better Sunday than I did. Let's devote this week to getting all the water in and keeping the bad stuff (all kinds) out.