150 Club...care to join???

[digiMom]

I am actually feeling really good today.. Which is so odd, since today is the first day for TOM.

I think all that walking at WDW earlier this month really helped. If you recall, I was upset because I stayed the same weight over vacation (by the way, thanks to those who reminded me that that is actually a good thing. The cup is half full, the cup is half full ...)

I've lost a pound since then. It's been hard to keep my momentum up, but I am doing more than I was before I left. Plus, in the last two days I've been following the guidlines from the 3 hour diet. I saw it on the today show, Al is on it. It supposed to encourage losing belly fat. I actually feel good on it so far (so many times, I feel hungry or I get headaches on these things). So this is what I've been doing:

Breakfast- 9am -400 cals*
Lunch - 12 noon-400 cals*
Snack - 3 pm - 100-200 cals (popcorn, granola bar, something like that)
Dinner - 6 pm -400 cals*

*meals have card deck sized portion of protein, about double that for grains, and half the plate fruits and/or veggies.

I suck at counting calories, so I've followed the portion size for meals and then figured out later if the calories fit. Eventually, I hope to just pay attention to portions... easier for me to do it that way.

Good luck to everyone. Prayers for those who need them (esp donac & rf536)

I'm going to try and post a picture, too. DD8 took this of DH & I. We're at the lake by Downtown Disney.

(I want a number on my DIS WISH clippie )

Kathy

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Today's been a pretty good day!!!!

B: peanut butter toast (2 slices), 1 apple, six ounces of milk-7

L: bowl of mac n cheese (it was uck but I ate it because I was super hungry)-7

S1: chips (about 24 baked tostitos) and salsa-6

Cheerleading clinic today-mostly sitting and watching the littlies cheer. They've come such a long way...I about started crying! Those are my little chickies out there and I am proud of every single one of them.

D: I have no idea. I am seriously in a salad mood tonight...

Water: about 36 ounces

In gym today, we were still doing the Presidential Fitness Test. It was the shuttle run! I got 24 "down and backs" in!!!!!!!!!!! Heck yes! That's four more than I could do last year!!!!!!!!

You know what? I think I am going to have that salad and maybe some pasta for dinner.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
John Quincy Adams-Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

Marion Wright Edelman-Whoever said anybody has a right to give up?

 

[schatz5k]

Hi all,

Boy I feel like eating, DH worked for 2 hours today, and yesterday, but tomorrow is a different story. the stress is makeing me hungary for anything I can get my hands on. He will be able to collect unemployment but can't file until next Friday. It only pays 1/3 of what he brings home in a week, I just don't get that system. How are people supposed to survive on 1/3 of what you are used to. I understand it motivates people to get out there and find a job, but if it is a temporary thing, than it doesn't work like that.

Thanks for the info on the cruise. When taxes get here, I'll think I see what is still available, I will have the down payment than.

I was able to work out for 45 minutes today. I'm changing up the ab routine just a bit. I am going to the sides for 10 counts as well as to the middle. I did it for 2 cycles. My muscles were burning. YAY.

Our Girl Scout cookies get here in the middle of February. I'm gonna have to let the kids take them for lunch and snack everyday, so that they are gone gone gone. Than the ice cream comes out. I'm so glad that Ice cream is soo pricey because I'm so cheap(gotta save my money for Disney) that i won't buy it.

Anyway, I hope everyone snacks healthy tonight

 

[NYcpa]

This poem was in my email this morning. I hought it was good. Hope you like it also.
THE MASTERPIECE

The caterpillar is stuffed with hatred and blame,
Stuffed with anger, pressure and shame,
Stuffed with guilt, confusion and feeling stressed
Until her body is obese and depressed.

So she builds a cocoon and attempts to hide.
She hides her feelings, her feelings inside.
Then along comes someone with empathy
Who softens the pain and wants her free.

This person teaches to "Finally Love Yourself"
With her book that should never just sit on the shelf.
Flylady's message is to help one to get free
From what clutter's our lives in our family tree.

The caterpillars spirit starts to lift
She accepts this wonderful and precious gift.
And then her cocoon breaks apart.
She finally opens up her heart.

She is now willing to demonstrate
That her life is something to celebrate!
She opens her wings and she starts to cry
For the first time realizing she's a butterfly!

She's learned not to worry about perfection
And accepts Flylady's deep affection.
She'll remember her past but be at ease
As she lives her new life as a Masterpiece!!



Thank you for teaching us to Fly!
Flybaby from California

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Today was an OK kind of day. I blew it at lunch though...I can still finish out strong!

B: I made-one egg with pepperoni, 1 cup of cheerios, 1 glass of milk. I ended up burning the egg and not wanting the cereal. So I had a 100-cal pack of Sandies (2)

L: 2 slices of Dominos Pizza (12). I was FAMISHED and should have had more filling food stuffs at breakfast.

S1: Chips and salsa (5) and milk (2)

I may dip into my flexies....will!

Dinner will be something quick, easy and light. There is a chicken bbq tonight before the game so I may eat there. I have to eat light because I know they are doing Feed the Team tonight and there will be carrots and dip in the cheer room which I LOVE!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Adding points definitely helps. I am at 181 this morning! A LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NYcpa]

Jen - for your loss. Keep mixing up your points so your body doesn't get used to a certain amount of food. You are doing great.

Have a great day.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Morning gang!

Last night was horrible. We lost our third game *non league* because the refs were blind. I am positive that they were bribed because they called no fouls on the other team. AND we had to drive an hour and a half to get there AND they didn't feed us dinner! It bit the big one.

Food was alright. I don't remember what all I had but I woke up this morning and looked down and was able to see every single one of my toesies!!!

I'm off to have breakfast...cinnamon pancakes, milk (i've been drinking LOTS of milk lately) and sausage by the looks of things...

 

[schatz5k]

Hi all,

What a lousy weekend in the exercise and eating department. Tomorrow WILL be better day. I'll be back to the water and the GOOD food.
My plan is to get to the gym early, before DH leaves to go to work. He has to work tomorrow but no work on Tuesday yet. Please send pixie dust for a full week of work.

Jen Good job on loosing. keep it going down. A friend of mine gave me her WW book but I don't think it is the Flex plan. So I'm not sure how it is supposed to work.

by for now, it's almost time for bed if I want to have enough sleep to feel like getting up at 4:30 to get to the gym. Grey's Anatomy is on tonight and oh how I love that show.

 

[Ronda93]

I'm a loser. Can I join?

I'd like to end up in the 150s. My high was around 245 in 2000. A few years ago I trained for a five day bike trip and got to the 190s. Right now I'm around 203. I weigh every Friday.

Over the last few years I've adopted the credo "Live as if your life depends upon it"

I'm lucky enough to have a health club at work. I use the treadmill for 30 minutes over lunch. I usually have it set around 3.5 mph. It has an uphill/downhill routine that makes it interesting. I listen to music and catch up on reading during this time (Wall Street Journal, NYTimes, Slate). I know I've been missing my workouts when the reading pile starts to grow ; )

I watch what I eat, but don't adhere to a system. I'm a creature of habit and for breakfast will either have a bagel with cream cheese and a V8 or a big bowl of cereal. I chase that with my secret blend of instant coffee, instant creamer and hot chocolate mix. Lunch is usually a salad with a little grilled chicken and eggs for protein. Late afternoon is a big cup of yogurt, frozen berries and some granola. I go very light on dinner - another small salad or fruit and cottage cheese.

Someone mentioned keeping fruit on hand. Every weekend I mix up a big fruit cocktail... a can of pineapple tidbits, oranges, applesand a bunch of grapes. Cut everything small, mix it up, then drain. The acid in the pineapple juice keeps everything from turning. I've tried pears, but they turn to mush quickly. Lasts about a week.

I scoop it out with cottage cheese for snacks or a light dinner. Yum. Use a tart apple - I like granny smiths, but they aren't very good right now. Galas and Fujis are good.

I drink around 80 ozs a day during the week. Weekends are another matter. I'm lucky to get in a quart of water. I don't eat out much and avoid highly processed and fried foods. Chocolate is my weakness and I can only succeed by banishing it from the house. Pig out foods are microwave popcorn and pretzels dragged through Nutella.

My goal is to exercise at least 30 minutes per day, four days a week. So far this year I've met or beat that. Our weather has been uncommonly warm so today I got in a three mile walk in the neighborhood. Very nice.

If the past is any guide, when I eat less and move more I lose weight. Hope it's still that way.

Thanks for reading,
Ronda

 

[lovedvc]

Hi Everyone,

You can count me in. I've struggled with my weight all my life. Back and forth to WW. I reached goal at WW twice in the last nine years. Since my second child it's been real tough. Finally 8 weeks ago I had enough and rejoined WW. I started at 191 and now I'm at 170. I love the program, but it does get tough when you go it alone.

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning All!!

Remember the wagon I fell off of????? WELL it has happened again. Not a good weekend for food and exercise.

TOM arrives tomorrow and I know that is a contributing factor to the cravings but man of man........if it wasn't nailed down it was in my mouth

Back up to 174.5 gained everything back I lost in the last 2 weeks. Looks like I am NOT making the 5lb loss for January. Need to work harder.

Emotional eating and self esteem. I am coming to realize that is a HUGE issue with me and need to address that. Any ideas on books to read. I have to figure out why I dont' want to be healthy and thinner. I really believe this is the main problem. Just got Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover which has a whole section on it. Any other suggestions?

Lovedvc and Ronda93 - WELCOME!! You have come to the right place for support. I may not be successful in my weight loss right now but I have friends here that will help me through this. Lovedvc - are you doing flex or core? Jen (tigercheer) is doing flex.

schatz - We are brothers in misery from the weekend BUT it is over and we are going to have a GREAT Monday LOVE GRAYS ANATOMY!!!!! New FAVORITE can't miss show.

Jen - WOO HOO on your loss!! See what more food can get you.......now if only that were to work for me. Keep losing.

Puppy is calling my name - poo time Everyone else - how are you Miss talking with you.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

GOOD MORNING 150'ers!!!

And WELCOME to Ronda and lovedvc!!!! You both have done a WONDERFUL job at losing to date and we're thrilled to have y'alls fresh attitude join in and help cheer you down to the 150's!!!! To officially make it to the 150's..ya just need to see 159.0 on the scale!!! Anywhere in the 150's is our goal...some have dipped farther down but we're here to atleast get you there!

I've been MIA this weekend...had to leave out of town while our floors were refinished....the smell is driving me loopy! And food choices were not losing choices no matter how I look at it! But I survived and will gladly take the reigns on the losing wagon today..it's beautiful...up to 60 degrees and I know I can make these legs work for me by taking the dog and puppy and 3 kids out to a park today to run around. TOM is here which did not help with my choices this weekend..but I'm handling it better today!

welovedis...thanks for the tips on the snacks...those are critical in my losing spectrum! Sounds like you're heading on that losing wagon mentally too!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Regina...haven't read back far enough to see what's happening with your dh...but prayers are with you and I'll be specific once I read what's going on!!!!

Jen!!! You are a beacon of sunshine!!! Who needs coffee when you have JEN around! Thanks for being you!!!

Kathy!!! THANKS FOR THE POEM!!! I loved it!!! I really feel like being a butterfly today!!!

Schatzie! Oh my!! Prayers for your dh as well...what does he do? Where do you live? I'll help in any way...my dh has contacts all around it seems in software engineering if it's along those lines! Let me know!

Off to keep puppy from destroying beanie babies!

Love you guys!!! LOSING IS A GOAL THIS WEEK!!!
Tara

 

[westjones]

Tara: Did you weigh in today? I just got back. I am EXACTLY the same as I was last month! I weighed in on Dec. 15th last month, so this month has included Christmas and New Years.

Of course I would have like to lose some. Getting lower before my cruise is still my 'goal' right now, and I have 8 weeks left. So I am hoping the scale moves down on my next weigh in.

I am just glad I held my own this month. I have been up and down SO much it has been crazy! This weekend I was so strict with myself and I just kept thinking that today was my last chance to weigh in....so I am happy.

Welcome Newbies! This is a great group and the added support really helps keep you focused!

Linda: Hang in there! I heard on the news that last week was the MOST DEPRESSING WEEK OF THE YEAR! Someone did some sort of study . I do think February is a better month emotionally. It is shorter for one, and it is the last full month of (official) winter! So let's just decide to make February a good month!

Gotta go. I have a sick kid home today! Talk with you later.
Debra

 

[lovedvc]

I'm doing the core plan. I absolutely love it. I can eat all day if I want. I weigh in on Thursday mornings. I'll let you know how I do.

 

[digiMom]

Hello everyone,

We celebrated DD9 b-day this weekend. (actually was 16th, but waited 'til now due to Disney trip). We had friend party on Saturday and family party Sunday. That makes two cakes and tons of good (but not good for you) food. Now it's time to get back to it again...

Welcome Ronda93 and lovedvc!

Talk to ya all later,
KathyT

 

[schatz5k]

lovedvc, what is the core plan? I need the I need my car back so I can get outta my house and stay away from the fridge plan. I know you ladies told me to do something, but I'm at 102 days before Disney, and I'm reading, reading and planning for this trip. Food and the internet seem to go hand n hand.

Imhall Dh is a Lineman. The guys who put up the power lines and traffic lights. He is in the local union, which is very good, so if things got too bad he could go there and get hired on with another Electrical Contractor. During the winter months, up until about April things slow way down, because the work seems to be put on hold with not knowing what the weather will bring. It's just tougher on us, since he is the only person bringing in the dough. We live just north of Philadephia, although he works in and around Philly. This week he worked today and tomorrow, nothing for Wednesday and it seems Thursday and Friday are too far out. When spring comes things start picking up, but its the getting through until than. He'll be off a week in Feb for some duty with the reserves and than another week in March he has to go to Florida for the reserves.

So anyway, At least my disney trip is paid for already or I would really be grumpy.

So I never did make it to the gym today. Last night before bed I went to get a load of jeans from the dryer and pulled my back. Those are some heavy jeans. I slept with the heating pad on it all night and it was still a bit sore so I didn't want to pull it anymore. I'll get there tomorrow AM.

I'm telling ya, if I could just get the kids to wear PJ' all day long, and DH to only wear one pair of pants I wouldn't have to worry about the 75 lbs load of jeans.

Welcome to the group to the new ladies. Please tell us some of the secrets that have worked for you in your weight loss quest.

Remember last week or so ago when someone posted all the low cal snacks they had tried. Well I went that night and got some pupcorn cakes, 40 and 60 cal kind. Anyway. I had one the next day. I went to get another one and they were GONE GONE GONE!!!. It appears that my lovely children decided that they like them and would make a great snack for school. So now I'm forced to hide the rice cakes Chocolate chip cookies i can see but not rice cakes.

Ok Dh and DD are home from the store, time for dinner.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Welcome new members!!!!!

Today was absolutely crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it's major "three letters" because most of the people around me have negative attitudes and are trying to bring me down with them!

I didn't even get to come home after school. The game against our HUGEST rivals for the number one spot is tomorrow and I was rushing and trying to put up locker magnets. Except I had no numbers for anyone and will be there, at the school bright and early, putting up locker magnets.

Play practice was good. It just "was".

The bright spot is that this week is Spirit Week!! Today was PJ's, tomorrow is Dress UP! Yay!

We had to walk outside because the evil gym teacher (who has never ran..or did pushups and tends to sit on his bum...and he's got a huge Buddha Belly...) decided to switch our walk days on us! So we were out there in jammy pants and slippers and tee shirts freezing! Not good!

B: 3 points worth of cereal, 100 calorie pack cookies (5)
L: Hot dog and fries (10)
D: ???
S: Strawberries, a banana, one glass of milk and some crackers (5)

Water: 20 ounces

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Grilled chicken sandwich and fries for dinner. Mom brought Mc Donalds. We're supposed to have an Arby's coming into town and I will be SO grateful when it comes!