150 Club...care to join???

[chrismiss56]

Good Evening All!!

Had another day of puppy patrol Managed to get some ebaying done and got out to walk tonight with some friends!!

Tomorrow is yoga class and a Chicago Cubs Game Woo Hoo!!

Don't want to get anywhere near the scale for a couple of weeks. Plan on going back to WW on Thursday and I am going to act like it is a new beginning

So after Friday I will start talking about weight loss.

DD17 is actually out with friends tonight - been a long time. She resumed communication with the ex boyfriend over the weekend and started to backslide. We have forbidden any communication for a while. The pysch dr told her that she has an addiction to the boyfriend and the relationship which is not healthy for her. She doesn't see it and got really mad when we told her no more communication. This is going to be a loooooooong haul on top of all of her other phobias. I understand broken legs so much better.

Kathy - Isn't it great to be outside getting some fresh air and spending time with your daughter. Keep going and let us know how you are doing.

Worfiedoodles - WELCOME!! You have joined an amazing group of people all headed on the same journey......Come on in and sit a spell. Tell us something about yourself.

Tigercheer - I am going to buy you some earplugs to put inside your head Stop Listening!!

Tera and Tara - Two of my favorite T people Keep moving and keep losing!!

DJ - Have a great time at WDW!! Can I go to? Any room in your suitcase for me? I know I should have lost more weight

Love Free Days!!!

Keep Moving and Losing!!

And of course Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

What a wonderfully friendly forum! I actually got on my treadmill yesterday for an hour, so that was great progress. Just joining inspired me!

A few years ago I lost 25 lbs. at WW, and was doing o.k., then my mother passed away...it really did take me about 18 months to be normal again, and needless to say, weight loss was not even something I began to think about.

So, last summer my doctor told me I had to lose 15 lbs. Ummm, I'm really hoping I get there before I have to go back for my check up in September! I was doing well again and had lost 10, but I just seemed to lose motivation.

I really need to lose more like 40, but I would be so excited to get to the 150s, I think I'll be able to do anything after I make it there.

I have a wonderful supportive dh, who cooks all our meals. He is great about making them healthy and "points" friendly. We also have a great ds7, who takes after his father in body type and tends to be on the "light" side -- we were told to give him whole milk, real ice cream, etc. until this year, because he needed to get his weight up a little. Can you imagine?!

I work full-time, and I do just fine with my eating during the day. I pretty much bring my breakfast/lunch every day, and stick to that, so I'm doing o.k. there. It's the "home from work" munchies that are my downfall. I have about 2 hours between when I get home and dinner's ready, and it's so easy to eat when I make a snack for my ds...

That's probably more than you wanted to know! I have every excuse in the book for why I haven't lost the weight, but I'm determined to just jump in where I am, and focus on the future.

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes, I really feel the support!

 

[westjones]

I know I said I wasn't going to be on the computer again until I got back, but I just had to jump on because today I went for my weigh in at WWs and I am at 158.8!!!!!!

Of course, I leave for Walt Disney World in 24 hours! By this time next week I won't be in the 150's any more.

BUT for today I can rejoice!!!!!

And I will get back under control after I return. It is just that this is our vacation for the year and I really want to just go and enjoy myself and eat whatever I want without thinking about losing weight. It is only 5 days of indulgence.

So anyway, I just had to tell you!!!! I am in the 150's for at least a day!!!!!

Talk with you when I get back!
DJ

 

[chrismiss56]

DJ

WOO HOO!! WOO HOO!! Enjoy the moment and yor time in Disney World!! Bring some pixie dust back for all of us!!

Miss you!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

 

[Tera]

DJ - That is so AWESOME I'm sure you'll have a great time at WDW, but inside you'll be thinking about staying in those 150's.

Have a great time!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hello all!

NYcpa-Thanks. I'm conquering them one day at a time...I can do this!!! I love being a cheerleader...and everybody needs one.

DJ-Have fun and enjoy! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What does it feel like, you know, to be a 150er, even for a minute?

Linda Linda-Okay...how exactly would I insert them? Thanks! Give your daughter a huge hug from me, please. And Cody deserves a hug too!

 

[Sthronds]

I am trying to check in here once a week. I figure that even if people don't like reading my posts, it will keep me accountable. This has been a bad week as far as weight loss. I had my best friend from Denver and her daughter fly in to visit with me for 6 days. It was great. We visited some old college haunts and just enjoyed being around each other. We also ate. A lot. I tried to be good but I ate out almost every meal for 5 days. It was so difficult to imagine just eating a salad, so I didn't. I ate hamburgers, fish and chips, chowder, pasta, etc. etc. The one thing I did try to control was portions. I never cleaned my plate and because we were out and about, I didn't take food home with me either. I weighed myself yesterday before dinner and it looked like I had only gained 1 lb but when I weighed this morning (after eating breakfast and drinking my coffee) I had gained 3. I don't know what to believe but I know that I didn't do what I should have. That was my last vacation for a long time so everything should be getting back to normal. I jumped back on program last night after taking her to the airport and today has gone well. I have to say that in the back of my mind, I think it was all worth it.

 

[lmhall2000]

Buh, buh, buh.... DJ DID IT!!! I'm just grinning WOW!!!! Don't you fret!!! You enjoy that trip and walk your little fanny off and no amount of food could push you out of the 150's!!! WAHOO!!!!

Worfiedoodles!!! You are going to get back in your losing mode...you've already shown yourself you can do it...and by coming here and letting us share in your downward journey you'll feel the strength to lose coming back! For those after work munchies...now that summer is here...how about some after work summer chores? Maybe planting some annuals, sweeping off the patio, pulling weeds, walking around the neighborhood or planning a cookout with lots of good grilled veggies on shish-ke-bobs, anything to keep you "busy" for those two hours. I will willingly lose weight if kept busy...it's those times when I am just out of chores to do that I go to the fridge. I'm weighing in tomorrow and know I'll hate the number...so much junk lately but I'm going to stick with it and stay strong...you're gonna help me with your great attitude!!!

Linda...get on that scale...I've avoided it for 6-7 weeks and promised I'd only be off 4 weeks...and ya know those scales have not gone down! So join me tomorrow morning and start with a new START number...then we can count down our way to the 150's!! I was going to fast today so my weigh in tomorrow wouldn't shock me but hey, I'll just deal with it and my first week of losing will start off strong! You can do this and I'm counting on you getting down there with me...new little puppies need lots of walking!

Kathy!!! OH I've missed you!!! Great job on the walking!! I've done crappy on the eating but have managed to walk 5 miles in 2 days so I'm getting my activity level up again. Those long nature walks are AWESOME!!! They'll be toning those legs in no time! Yes, I just reminded myself to drink some water...yum!!!

Sthronds...NEVER NEVER weigh after eating! Only in your birthday suit right after waking up and taking a potty break! And I think a 1 pound gain is GREAT on weeks where you kind of let go. So don't fret...and don't let a post breakfast weigh in make you think it's a solid one...wait and weigh again tomorrow!

Well, I'm making linguini and lima beans for dinner...with tomorrow's weigh in I'll start an update amendment to my journal and see what date I'll hit the 150's...it certainly won't be by July 4th! But maybe I can see 175 by then!

ONWARDS & DOWNARDS GANG!!!
Tara

 

[NYcpa]

Good evening all.

Eating and drinking water aren't great but I've exercised 3 days in a row. Went to fitness room and did 33 min on the elliptical trainer. That worked out to be 2.25 miles. My legs didn't want to co-operate but I kept going anyway and thy felt less like jello. i tried going in reverse but the pain in my old knees prevented it for longer than about 30 sec. Hopefully these old knees will co-operate until after the WDW half in Jan 2006.

Keep up the good work and keep losing.

Onward and downward

 

[lmhall2000]

Kathy!!! WEIGH TO GO on the exercise...33 minutes on elliptical is HUGE!!! I bet your body really felt the fat cells screaming!

Here's my weigh in...ugh...I had gotten down to 178...and now I'm 185.2...I'm actually okay with this....I know I'm right in the middle of TOM and everything feels bloated...my husband is on board with really kicking it up a notch to get 30 pounds off by Fall...I'll do a 2 week disciplined plan and see how far I can get by our planned trip in September...I'd love to be 150's by 9/12...DJ..you're my inspiration!!! I had cheetos/brownies/M&M's yesterday so I know once I start eating good veggies and drinking my water that 2-3 pounds of that weigh in will melt off...so here we go...DOWN to the 150's!!!

Hope everyone has a kicker week! Stay true to the good fruits and veggies this weekend! They're fresh and taste great!

Tara

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning All!!

So I took Tara's suggestion and got on the scale - next time remind me not to listen to her Back up to 169.5 - the lowest I have seen is 163.5 OUCH!!

So now that I got the kick in the butt I needed I am ready to make that scale work in my favor

BUT I can't seem to bring myself to go to the WW meetings. I don't know why. The leader is very nice but they just don't get me so excited that I want to go I like the plan and will stick with it but need you guys to make me accountable. So have to pick a weigh in day.......how often do you weigh in?

Kathy - You are becoming my exercise idol!! You keep moving and very shortly will be back on track.

Tara -I am right there with you. Let's do it together!!

Off to go have a late breakfast - need to eat NOW before I start stuffing whatever in my mouth.

Keep moving and losing!! Need to practice that more myself

Have a magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Linda!!! YOU DID IT!!! Those scales are now your friend..your buddy...your pal! You can now say that you'll never see 169 again!! I know this time next week you'll be heading towards those 150's!! Huh? What's that I hear? A puppy crying to go on a long walk? You better get off this computer and go take that puppy for a long walk!

Let's get down to the 150's!!!
Tara

 

[chrismiss56]

HA!! The puppy hates walking on concrete!!! Also hates wet grass.......won't be going on walks for a long time

Back to drinking water.

Have a magical Disney Day!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Today was WW WI - down 2.8 more and am at 164.4. I officially set my next mini goal - to be 159.8 by my 45 birthday on 7/31. It will be hard if not impossible to do in the 6 weeks I have as almost 3 of that will be spent in FL and there are birthdays here during the other 2 weeks, but I am going to try. That would be the best present I could give myself!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

BUT I can't seem to bring myself to go to the WW meetings. I don't know why. The leader is very nice but they just don't get me so excited that I want to go I like the plan and will stick with it but need you guys to make me accountable. So have to pick a weigh in day.......how often do you weigh in?

I have the same problem. I keep putting off going to the meeting all week. At this point I'm shooting for Saturday morning...

I think I'm weighing myself way too often, but I can't seem to stop. When I get up and when I get home is probably too much. But when I stay off the scale, I just seem to lose focus.

I'm considering putting the scale in a closet for a week, just to see what happens. I wonder how I would do if I didn't get depressed because I seemed to lose one day and gain another... if my only weigh in was at WW, I'd probably be more eager to go, maybe? Does that make sense? Anyway, I think I'm going to try it until next week.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Kathy-awesome exercising!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up!
Linda Linda-Keep on truckin'. I'll be there one'a those days, but am makin' tracks as it is.
Jules!!!!!!!!!! I'm very proud of you!!! Keep on rockin'!

Everybody else-keep moving. One bad day doesn't make for a bad lifetime. Impossible=I M Possible!

And oh yeah...Physical Night at the school. Which means I have to get weighed...I think I'll need some luck!

I am so proud of how far we have all come! Feeling down? Take a break and reflect on your progress. I used to finish a whole appetizer sampler (3 chix strips, 4 mozz sticks fried, 2 chicken quesadillas) and now I just don't want them! I'm exercising more. Look at how far we've all came!!!!!!!!! Keep it up!
Go WISHers!!!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

The principal has resigned. That means Mr. K will be submitting his resume for principal. I hope he doesn't get it because I want K to stay with us!!!!! I mean, I don't want to be mean but I don't want him to advance without us. Hugs please. It's sad, I want him to do well but he can always do well-er by us!!!!!

 

[RF536]

This week has gone well with sticking to WW. Tonight I had a party for DH grandparents, so lots of temptations. Luckily I have a great MIL who also does WW and made sure to bring enough WW friendly stuff for both of us.

Exercise has been hit and miss this week, I did exercise Tues and Weds, but I took this morning off. I will get up in the morning and do both the weight machine and the eliptical machine.

We are leaving Sat. for Indiana for a weekend camping trip with the boys to celabrate our 7th anniversary.


Regina

 

[NYcpa]

This exercising thing is getting to be a habit. Did 45 min on the recumbent bike for 9 miles. Tomorrow will be a rest day as I will spent 6-7 hours driving home. Will try to go to the gym on Sat and Sun before driving back down to the island.

Now I have to figure out the eating reasonabloe and drinking water more. I have good intentions but don't seem to follow through.

 

[Lacerta]

Hello everyone -

Just got back in during the wee hours of the morning from our trip to Vegas. Had a great time, didn't do much gambling since I am the coldest gambler you will ever meet. Went and saw all the sights, and went to a couple of shows. Lance Burtan (magician), Blue Man Group, and Second City (comedy). They were all great. Its good to be home though, I missed my kitties.

The eating wasn't good, since it is all restaurant/fast food types, and the portions are huge, but I did enough walking to balance it out (about 12k steps each of 3 days), and ended up maintaining. Now I just need to get back into the swing of things and start losing again. I'd like to see ONEderland by July 4th.