150 Club...care to join???

[Sthronds]

I posted a long time ago and got lots of immediate encouragement and feedback. Thanks so much for that. My immediate goal was to lose 20 pounds in 2 months for my trip in May. I was so embarassed because I didn't even come close, that I never posted again. I was at a complete low and my spirit was really crushed. I felt for a while that I might as well just get fatter because I certainly wasn't going to ever be able to lose weight. Fortunately I have pulled myself out of that slump and I have lost 10 lbs. Not enough to make my Disney goal but I am still thrilled. I have a long way to go, about 110 more pounds but every pound is one step closer. I know that the next time I go to WDW I will not have to worry about fitting into anything, especially those darn airplane seats. Anyway, I am back and I hope to be more active on this board now that I am actually functioning again. Thanks for the encouragement you gave me from my one little post. You are all great!

 

[westjones]

I posted a long time ago and got lots of immediate encouragement and feedback. Thanks so much for that. My immediate goal was to lose 20 pounds in 2 months for my trip in May. I was so embarassed because I didn't even come close, that I never posted again. I was at a complete low and my spirit was really crushed. I felt for a while that I might as well just get fatter because I certainly wasn't going to ever be able to lose weight. Fortunately I have pulled myself out of that slump and I have lost 10 lbs. Not enough to make my Disney goal but I am still thrilled. I have a long way to go, about 110 more pounds but every pound is one step closer. I know that the next time I go to WDW I will not have to worry about fitting into anything, especially those darn airplane seats. Anyway, I am back and I hope to be more active on this board now that I am actually functioning again. Thanks for the encouragement you gave me from my one little post. You are all great!

Sue,
Welcome back. Losing weight isn't easy, so don't be too hard on yourself. We have all started to try and then stopped and gave up at some point. I know I have done that many times in the past.

This board has been great to get daily encouragement and to have someone to 'talk to'. Stick around this time. It is a long journey, but we are all doing it together. I am hoping to be at my goal by next March when I go on my cruise. That is 9 months away, but I really want a nice family picture taken on the cruise (I have 6 others from our past 6 cruises that look good of everyone else but me.....this time I want to look good too).

So relax, give yourself time, and you can do it!

DJ

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hello Sthronds!!! Welcome back! You're sure to find LOTS of encouragement here!

DJ: I have the instructions somewhere. I asked on the Tech Support Board and they gave me an answer but looked at me like I was nutso! Gotta find them!

For anybody who can make the clippie: What do we want on it?

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning Losers!!

Two days and counting.......Today is the day of dr. appts and the funeral with the end of the day being WICKED Tomorrow is prom and this group DD17 is going with still don't know what they are doing after prom. The high school doesn't arrange for anything....

The worst of it will be over by Saturday.........keep your fingers and toes crossed that I can go back to me

Tigercheer - I am computer friendly not computer savvy.......so I am going to leave the clippie in your capable hands.

Sue - WELCOME BACK Missed you even though I don't think we have met My name is Linda - I am 49 yrs old with about 40 lbs to lose. Started this journey a while back and was labeled the Slow Loser In The World Have a DH and 2 wonderful DD (17 and 20). DD17 is going through some physical (acid reflux) and emotional issues (OCD and anxiety) which have sidetracked my quest for a healthier ME!! She is in therapy and will be seeing a psych dr today for some long term meds. hoping this is finally the right track for her
Couldn't have made it through this without the wonderful people on this thread Stick with us - we'll help you every step of the way.

Off to get ready for the day..........

Have a magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Linda! I keep thinking in just 2-3 more days you'll be sailing into summer! Boy, this is a busy time! I remember the parents of all the prom kids in my group getting together as a surprise and telling us we could come back to one of the houses....all the parents were dressed up and present and had brought a HUGE spread of breakfast foods...they left us to be outside with the gang but it was really nice to see them there and feel comfortable that we were in a safe place. I just get soo concerned about prom'ers on the road...my brother's best friend lost his brother at age 10 when a drunk driver hit him and his girlfriend right after the prom...we kept my brother's friend at our house that night and waiting to hear the news from the hospital was wrenching. So knowing where they'll be and not on the road would give me peace of mind....hoping they work it out!

Tigercheer...GO FOR IT!!! Make that clippie...I love anything with color...and especially love little sparkly doo dads...just have no clue how to put it together!

Sthronds!!!

10 pounds!!!!! GIRL!!!!! You are BACK IN STYLE!!! You're in NOT GONNA STOP ME MODE!!!! I know that ALL of us can reach this goal...and I know we're ALL gonna have days/weeks/hey for me it's been a month of giving up on trying....but we come back because we know it's the BEST thing for our bodies...and yes, a trip to Disney being 70 pounds lighter for me from my highest was a huge pleasure trip...I loved sliding in and out of rides! You're gonna make it!!! Let's all make JUNE a great month...I really feel I can and knowing you're back with us makes me feel stronger already!

Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

What do we want on the clippie? I have to find the instructions first! They're on my other server.

Tara wants: sparkles and color. I can try.

Anybody else?

 

[westjones]

Maybe on the clippie just put"

150 Club Member

or

150 Club

Just something short and sweet that would helps us ID each other on other threads (and to remind us of our goal).

THANKS!
DJ

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Okay. I couldn't figure out the directions! Of course. So I asked plutosmyfav to help.

If it comes down to brass tacks, couldn't we all put this in our signatures:
In lime green, font size two, font comic sans MS:

~150 Club Member: 150's Here I Come!~ or something?

 

[Lacerta]

I've had not such a good week exercise wise, although my eating has been all right. I had Monday off and got about 60 minutes in, but then Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I had to work late all three days and Curves was closed by the time I got off. I went home and just crashed into bed, didn't exercise at all. To top it all off, my bike has a flat and keeps slipping gears, so I have to take it in for a tune up and couldn't ride all week, its going in today at lunchtime, so I'll have it back for Monday.

Today, I'm leaving work on time no matter what, so I can go to Curves at least once this week. I've done my one month weigh in and I'm down 4 pounds average (my weight fluxuates quite a lot from day to day so I do an average over a few days each month). Time to update the ticker.

9 days until Las Vegas. I haven't figured out yet how to count exercise for that, I'll be moving a lot of the time. I'm thinking about wearing my pedometer and counting exercise minutes somehow based on the number of steps each day, but haven't figured out exactly how yet.

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey gang!!! I LOVE the idea of a clippie...maybe that will solidify my attempts at getting there!! I like short and simple too.."150 Club" would be classy yet understated! And if you're really feeling creative create a clippie for those who have made it to the 150's...uhh..I mean Tera.. Tera, any ideas on what to put on the clippie for those who have made it??? Maybe just changing the color of it and adding some kind of sparkly to it?

Lacerta!

I'm right with you...I'm committing to walking my 4 miles atleast 3x a week and shooting for 5 times a week...as soon as I find my exercise videos...I'll add them in...I can tell my stomach muscles are not as strong as they were a month ago...Let's knock it out!!!

Tara

 

[RF536]

Today is my weigh in day, and I maintained again this week. I only had to work a couple of hours today, so I am spending the rest of the day at home with my boys. The weather here is nice today, it is cloudy but the temp is in the low 70's, so I will be spending most of the day outside playing with the kids.

Since I don't seem to be making much progress on my own, I joined weight watchers online today. Since I can access it from both work and home, it should make tracking what I eat easier.


Regina

 

[xterratri]

Good evening from "sunny WDW". The only day without daytime rain was Monday.

Tara - your jinxing the computer did not work. I emailed the files for the project I was working on this morning. Not much time to do anything at the parks except the pre-arranged dining. Today I was able to actually do some of the shows. Only 1.5 more days before leaving.

Will check in when I get home.

Since I am using DD's computer, it shows up with her login.

NYcpa aka Kathy

 

[lmhall2000]

Kathy!!! Good to see you!!! I thought I was going CRAZY for a minute there...I thought I had missed a conversation with someone I'd never met (reading your dd's log in name)...whew!! Glad I'm still with it!!! BUT STAY OFF THIS COMPUTER!!!>>> YOU MUST ride Splash Mountain for me 3 more times, eat a chocolate chip cookie from the Main Street Bakery and watch the illuminations tomorrow night! There...only fun fun fun in Disney!!!

Bad eating day for me...won't even go there...this little engine is just sputtering but I know I'll kick it back into gear soon! Anyone out there who can give me a little boot camp kick in the butt morale speech?

Talk to you losers later!!!
Tara

 

[chrismiss56]

Good Evening All!!

Here I thought things could not get any worse for DD17

On Thursday we went to the psych doctor - he diagnosed anxiety centered phobia with depression and prescribed meds for her. Well during the course of the day before and after the appt. the boyfriend decides that he doesn't want her to come with to his prom (which is going on right now) and dumps her Didn't think this could become anymore of an emotional mess than it is.

She is sitting downstairs in our family room having a large anxiety attack and refuses to take her xanax because she is feeling nauseous. I am ready to shove the pill down her throat but I won't. I feel sooooooooooooo helpless She'll take it - it is just a matter of time............

Hope the boyfriend is gone for good. Before these emotional issues if they fought DD would just tell him to take a hike. Now she can't bring herself to do it and he knows exactly what buttons to push. This is a form of emotional abuse and the doctor and therapist have told her that it is not healthy. She understands BUT there is a part of her that would take him back. Had to take the cell phone away from her last night because he was sending mean text messages.

Sorry for the long rant.................. I needed to vent and my family has heard it all before...........just keep sending prayers and wishes.

Kathy - Hope you will get some sunshine soon. Our last trip in March was nothing but rain!! UGH!!

Tara Tara Tara - You are my ROCK!!! Start feeding some healthy food into that engine and it will start moving for you Forget about today -don't even want to know what you ate........My engine is a total mess Come on you can do it!!

Regina - Welcome to WW - are you doing Flex or Core? One of these days I will get back to it. Bound and Determined!!

Lacerta - are the minutes towards an exercise challenge? Pedometers are a wonderful thing!! I challenge myself everyday with it or at least when I remember to wear it Where are you staying in Vegas?

Tigercheer - Thanks for working on the clippie...........I love clippies!!!

Ok my anxiety level is coming down...........ahhhhhhhhhh Thanks all!! I promise that this all will work out and then I can get back to writing only about my weight and exercise...........

Love to all of you for being so patient.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi all! Clippie update: the clippie has been LOST in cyberspace. I worked on it for three hours and it's gone! The computer had a small memory loss last night while Dad was at the hospital w/Grandpa after his surgery. (Quadruple bypass, but doing fine.) I'm not exactly computer savvy as I'd like to be!AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Thanks Linda. You need some of this right now: , and !

Tara Tara Tara: You can do this! Take a deep breath, count to ten and remember you are a wonderful WISHer and nobody can take that away from you. Do that as many times as you need to. One bad day/meal/whatever the case is couldn't POSSIBLY make for a bad lifetime! I know you can do this. I'm guessing everyone else knows too! Dust yourself off and start over at the next chance you get. You just had a small stoppage on the tracks because of something. Now move it outta your way and go go go!!!

Note! I am now at 185! Loss of one! Can anyone say "Shocker"? I've been one sick chickie lately. What an awesome surprise.

 

[Carrieberry]

Quick question! I am doing WW but i am just finishing week 4 so i have not been on it that long. I am starting to gain some water weight because I am PMSing. I weigh on Tuesdays and I should be full bown TOM by then! So do I hide my scale and hope for the whoosh fairy the following week or do I chance weighing in and that gain hurting my motivation?? Thanks all!

Also-

Lacerta-Buy a pedomeyer and before you go to Vegas wear it out for a walk and figure out how many steps you walk for regular exercise, then when you go to Vegas you can wear it and you will know how to figure everything.

 

[lmhall2000]

Linda...sent you a PM... girl..you and your daughter will grow stronger through this...give sweet dd a big big hug from all of us!!!

TigerCheer!!! 185!!! You are sAILING THROUGH!!! Maybe I'm just holding on to my weight so we can go down to the 150's together! You are a great motivator and your posts always boost me up...I've decided to weigh next Thursday and start from scratch..although I'm watching what I eat and trying to drink alot of water...I've had too many days where I'll say "Tomorrow I'll start so today I'll have chicken tenders and fries as a last hurrah...ugh!" So I'm just going to focus on daily eating well and seeing myself in the 150's by September...I know it can happen!

Carrieberry...girl...I go through phases...but if you look at the statistics..I do MUCH better at long term losing when I weigh weekly no matter what. and keeping a journal really helps also...have you started a WISH journal? TOM will pass and you'll learn to avoid certain foods around TOM to offset any bad water gains...the most the scale has gone up for me with TOM is about 3 pounds...but I weigh anyhow...of course I've taken the whole month of May and now the first few days of June off...when I get back to weighing weekly...the weight does come off...CONGRATS on finishing your first month of WW!!!

Tara

 

[Carrieberry]

Tara-
Thanks so much! I think I will just go ahead and weigh and know beforehand that the scale will go up. Darn, I really wanted to get my 10 pound clipart this week! Oh well, I guess I will get it the next week! I will avoid anything salty and drink an extra 32oz of water a day and see of that helps. THANKS!

 

[RF536]

Linda- I am sorry to hear your DD had such a bad night last night, hopefully the boyfriend is gone for good, so he can't do any more damage.

Tara- You can do this, just take it one day at a time and you will get there. You sound like me, I kept telling myself tomorrow I will get on track.

Today the weather here is great, high 70's and sunshine. This morning my uncle came over and helped DH to dig the holes for the deck. He brought his daughter with him, she is 11 and is great with the kids. She is a future babysitter in the makeing. Tomorrow we are going to go to Cedar Point for the day, while we are there if the weather is nice we will also go their waterpark.

Currently I am doing the flex program with WW, yesterday went will and today is going fine.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

Regina

 

[Lacerta]

Linda - I'm sending your way. I hope for your and your DD's sake that this boy"friend" stays gone. You are absolutely right that it is emotional abuse. I know from personal experience that emotional abuse can be just as tough as any other kind. My father is a user and my mother is an enabler, so I've seen both sides of that coin my entire life. Your daughter sounds more and more like my mother. She lets it get to her even though she knows she shouldn't, leading to huge amounts of stress, and a physical response. I'm not a therapist, but if I were, that's where I would start, is with what issues are making her an enabler. "Someone can only make you feel bad about yourself if you let them." If she can work past that, a lot of the other problems will probably go away as well. However, with OCD thrown in the mix, that might not be an easy thing to accomplish. But if there were always an easy fix, there wouldn't be any therapists, after all.

Yeah, the minutes are towards my 1000 minutes in June challenge. I haven't actually gotten my pedometer set up for distance yet, but steps are easy. We'll be staying at the Excalibur in Vegas. Its my first trip there as an adult, only been there as a small child before. My little sis is turning 21 and set this all up for us. I guess I need to start looking into what I want to do while I'm there. Anyone have any suggestions?

Carrieberry - I also would advocate weighing in regardless. I personally put a little star on my calandar during TOM so I can track it over the long run, so when I look back over it, I know why my weight was funky that week. Take the weigh-in with a proverbial grain of salt, but do keep the record, it will help in the long run. Also, that's a good idea with the pedometer, but I've been doing all my walking on my Gazelle, and the motion is such that the pedometer doesn't count steps accurately. Guess its time to brave the great outdoors.



I did make it down to Curves for at least Friday's workout this week, so I missed 3 days, but it wasn't by choice. I'll be back on for this weekend and week. Eating has stayed relatively healthy, just need to get the exercise back in the mix. Happy weekend to all you losers.