Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[Worfiedoodles]

Maria I'm hoping that by just sharing your feelings that you are beginning to process this. We all have bad days...Heck I haven't been "good" since before vacation. Eventually we will find what we need internally to do it. Don't beat yourself up. You're still in the game, your still here with us

You know, I told my dh I was giving up last night. And I meant it, sort of. But then I thought some more, and I realized I just couldn't. I lost 20 lbs last year, and part of me really thinks that should be enough -- but I have a long way to go. Speaking of still being in the game, that's one of the things that inspired me. My beloved Patriots were down 20-10 yesterday, and they could have easily given up. They didn't give up and phone it in, they didn't panic, they just followed their game plan calmly and in the end they won.

Maria--you didn't bring anything down. I'm sorry it's hard right now. No advice, but I have had to use the "fake it to til you make it" method of getting through things on many occasion.

It's a new day, and I feel much more like doing and less like "faking". I have my healthy breakfast and lunch, and my dh has promised to actually make the vegetables to go with dinner (he often just skips them, even when I ask), so I won't be so hungry and hit the snacks. I also have a better "just home from work plan", that I'm determined to follow. This is embarrassing, but I often come home, put on my pjs, and don't move from the bed until morning. I know this is not helping anyone. I'm going to commit to staying up and eating dinner in the dining room as a family, and then I will start the relaxing part of the evening.

I did my race today, finished in around 42 min, about a minute better than my last race, so I was happy with that. Had some foot pain earlier in the week, better now after a few days of rest. Eating not so great, but maintained this week, so gotta get back on the stick. Will start journalling tomorrow.

Hugs to lots of you, Taryn, Julie, Maria, Connie and dd, dvccruiser and ds, rose and your ds, and anyone else who is in need of hugs.

So many of you inspire me. I miss catching up with you every day. I was so upset when I lost my post. I felt like i had caught up with you all, and was a part of the group again. I know I'm a part of the group, but I miss being able to give back some of the support I get from all of you.

Thank you to all of you for being here for each other. I feel so blessed to have found such a nice group of friends.

Kathy -- We miss you, too! Congratulations on your race, you did a great job!

Maria: Like Deb said, you’re here and that’s huge.

Yeah, I needed to come back here. It is really hard to do nothing with all the encouragement, you guys are the BEST!

We have all been there maria. Its ok and you made the first step by talking about it. I too still see myself in pictures and realize that even after loosing 32lbs I still think I look big. I dont picture myself like this at all. Its a hard thing to deal with. Hang in there!

I know I distort my body image, but it was really hard because I think of myself as an athlete, and I just don't look like one...and I not only still look big, I am still big, so that's another tough one. I just have to keep putting it in perspective. My dh told me I would be twice as big as I am now if I hadn't been losing for the last 2 years, and he's right. It's just hard to realize I can't seem to do it in one Challenge or even 4...

I really don't want to but I AM going to weigh-in tomorrow.

I have actually been skipping it the last couple weeks and the week before that, I was up about 5 pounds. I have probably gained about 10 pounds (or more) over the past 3 weeks. I haven't run since last Saturday. I'll give myself a bit of a pass on that because I have been sick for the past few days - trying to kick a sinus infection. And, not only have I been skipping my weigh-ins, but I couldn't even make myself do measurements today. I'll try to do it in the morning, but I know that I'm way up in pounds and inches and I'm dreading it.

I know that I can lose this (AGAIN) if I go all out. The problem with that is that I know I can't do "all out" forever. It's a short term solution. I want so bad to find the balance that can work for me over the long term. But I keep leaning toward the WRONG end of the balance.

There is a part of me that just wants to wait and "start" with the NEXT challenge in January so I don't have to post a big gain. Like, somehow it doesn't count if it happens "off the books". Stupid mind games. Stupid, counter-productive, self-defeating mind games.

Connie -- Were we separated at birth?! I am adopted...but I am also quite a bit older than you, I think! Reading your post has made me decide to do the things tomorrow morning I have been avoiding -- I will do my WIN! measurements, and I will weigh in. I am late on all accounts and I know my numbers are not going to be pretty, but I'm going to face it and move on. for giving me the courage to do it!

I remember a time just like that. I thought I looked good after I lost 30, then I saw a picture, and it sent me for a tailspin. I hated it. Do what you need to do to feel better, hope you crashed with the book last night. Today is a new day!

Today is a new day! I told dh this morning that it seemed to me (and I'm sorry if I have this wrong, it's just my perception) that all the people who have really lost a lot are able to manipulate their schedules so they work -- they get enough sleep, they find time to exercise, they eat right 90% of the time. I do not get enough sleep, and getting up to work out at 4:30 is not working for me -- then I'm too tired or hungry late in the day, and I don't eat right. I have created a situation in which I have a very hard time succeeding. So, he suggested I aim to get on the TM by 6:30 (much more feasible), and we will leave for work later (we've been getting in much earlier than we need to, because he really likes to be at work for the extra hours -- but it's making me miserable).

So, much like Connie, my new schedule is:

Up at 6 and on the TM by 6:30
Leave for work by 8:30
Breakfast of Vitamuffin and yogurt at work
AM snack of apple slices and 2 tbsp. raw cashews
Lunch of LC, raw veggies and sugar-free jello
PM snack of wasa crisps and laughing cow
Get home and do Flylady chores (it's been a long time since I did these, and I'm excited to get ready to FLY through the holidays!)
Dinner of salmon, rice and steamed veggies, w/WW ice cream treat for dessert
TV/down time
Bed by 10 pm

I missed the workout this morning, but I can follow it other than that.

For anyone who's wondering -- FLY through the holidays means there's a Holiday Journal (I start cleaning in Oct., but the planning can start anytime), you can download from FlyLady's website which will help you get ready for the holidays. I love using it, it has all space to keep track of meal plans, recipes, gift plans -- what you want to buy, budget, and marking off when you have it and have wrapped it, sizes, holiday travel plans, holiday cards, everything you can think of! This is a great time to get me enthused about doing a better job of taking care of my home and getting ready for all the fun of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas -- I enjoy it all so much more when I know I've done everything I want to and I can relax and enjoy the time with my family! if you google "FlyLady Holiday Control Journal" it should come up, I encourage everyone to just give it a look and see if there are parts that will be useful for you. It seems we have twice the responsibilities around the holidays, and being really organized can be a lifesaver!

Maria

 

[keenercam]

Maria - I am so sorry you've been feeling down. It is wonderful that you have a plan, and that plan seems very manageable. I would suggest for you (and Connie) that you DO step on a scale now and you DO take measurements. It will actually be very reassuring to you when you are back on track and can see how your efforts are paying off. If, like me, you wait until you've lost some pounds before you step on the scale, you might by then be at the point where the losses are a bit smaller and you may feel that your efforts are not paying off in the big way that you need them to. I am all for the "this is where I am starting" baseline numbers.

Taryn - It must be such a relief to have made a decision about PC and to know that you can help your family's financial situation in another way. I wish I knew someone around here who sold it. I would definitely do a party. I have sooo many PC items in my kitchen and they are my favorite kitchen tools, cooking utensils, etc. I hope you can find lots of people to do parties. Do you have a teachers' lounge where you can leave some catalogs out? I'd bet you'd see some people doing orders for Christmas gifts, etc.

Rose -- When I used to do long training sessions, I got sick from so many variables. If my electrolytes were down during the run, if I didn't eat enough carbs before the run, if I didn't eat enough protein after the run. It got to the point where I used sport beans or cliff gels during the run to deal with electrolytes. And I'd eat egg beaters or a turkey & cheese roll up as soon as I got back to the house so that I could quickly get some protein in. I hope you can find what works for you. That sick queasy feeling is awful, especially at WDW races when you want to feel up to getting out to the parks.

Kathy -- Congrats on your renewed commitment to the Princess. I am so happy for you! Sorry for the computer issues. UGH!

CC -- You did a fantastic job Saturday night. You should be so proud of yourself for being so conscientious and making such good, real-life choices.

WOTD for Monday: I shared a picture of a wedding gown that I'm considering for my vow renewal in a year and a half. If you were planning your wedding or vow renewal and you were at your weight loss goal, what gown would you pick.

Even though I wasn't at my goal weight when I had to shop for my VR gown, as soon as I put the dress on that is in my signature pictures, I knew it was the most exquisite piece of clothing I'd ever wear. For literally the first time in my life, I felt beautiful. And Howard's face when he saw it was priceless.

I hope you have fun shopping for your gown when the time comes, Deb. Go and try on a gazillion dresses and enjoy the process!

Lindsay - What a wonderful picture! I am so glad you and your family had
such fun.

Connie - I know that as soon as you put your mind to it, you will do so well. Don't think of where you are at the moment as "where you are" -- just think of it as where you are starting fresh. It's just the baseline. You know that you can change those numbers with your efforts. You've done it before. Just don't be like me and focus on where we could have been if we'd kept at it. We just have to think of it as a journey. As a process. Have faith in yourself that you can move along the road. You already have an awesome plan. One step at a time, my friend. It's a lesson we all have to learn and keep learning. I wish it weren't so hard for so many of us. And I really wish that everyone could see the results quickly. I just have to keep reminding myself that every good decision I make is a rewarding result in and of itself. (does that make sense?)

 

[lisah0711]

Also we'll stop at Justice to pick up the girls a few more things for Christmas.

Great job, Tracey, knocking down that Christmas shopping!

I did my race today, finished in around 42 min, about a minute better than my last race, so I was happy with that. Had some foot pain earlier in the week, better now after a few days of rest. Eating not so great, but maintained this week, so gotta get back on the stick. Will start journalling tomorrow.

Great job on the race yesterday, Kathy! You are so going to rock it at the Princess!

I know it sounds crazy early, but I think I may start playing my Christmas music this week. It puts me in such a great mood

I love Christmas music. After Halloween subsonicradio.com will start a Christmas stream of Disney music.

I guess what I'm saying is don't wait unless you have to.

very good advice! When your kids are younger chances are they won't remember or appreciate it but the memories you create for yourselves are priceless!

I had a good day today. I need to take my measurements in the morning. It is so hard to remember to do that before I get dressed when I have to immediately put on my boot. But, I also think about how lucky I am that I only need a boot and not a cast or even surgery.

Isn't that the truth? How much longer do you have to wear the boot?

We had a wonderful day today. Sunny and just a little breezy mid 60's. We had a blast at the farms. We did some wine tasting, apple tasting, animal petting, pumpkin picking, and mostly just had a blast with family.

Sounds like a great time, Lindsay! You are a fine looking family!

My boys are starting to get to where they like the post-Halloween festivities of punkin' chuckin' as much as the jack-o-lanterns. That's where you toss your jack-o-lantern into the empty lot next door and the deer eat them down to the stems!

Tomorrow:
Weigh-in and measure
Breakfast - Kashi Go Lean & milk
Morning break - 1 mile walk
Lunch - Wendy's Apple Pecan Chicken Salad, 1 mile walk
Afternoon break - 1 mile walk, Oikos, berries, walnuts
Dinner - frozen Amy's meal (unless I come up with a better idea)
Workout - sprints; protein shake

Great plan, Connie!

Well, I woke up to a shock today - just when I need to lose one more pound to make a total of 20, my scale went UP 3 pounds I did hit the mini candy bars yesterday but GEEZ !!!

Well, what a bummer! Surely it won't hang around too long and be gone lickety-split!

Okay, so I've started giving myself a Dis Time limit. Time's up for this go around. Have a great Monday everyone!
Taryn

You have a great Monday, too, Taryn! I've thought about blocking the Dis from my work computer -- decided it was silly since I know how to unblock it, too. That's what happens when you are El Presidente and everything else!

I didn't get the chance to WI on Friday due to GSale but will this week. I haven't had the guts to step on a scale. Finally uploaded my BBugg, only because it was full. Haven't journaled a bite nor mentally kept track. Probably not a good thing.

, Julie, so sorry that you are having to go through this nightmare!

For anyone who's wondering -- FLY through the holidays means there's a Holiday Journal (I start cleaning in Oct., but the planning can start anytime), you can download from FlyLady's website which will help you get ready for the holidays. I love using it, it has all space to keep track of meal plans, recipes, gift plans -- what you want to buy, budget, and marking off when you have it and have wrapped it, sizes, holiday travel plans, holiday cards, everything you can think of! This is a great time to get me enthused about doing a better job of taking care of my home and getting ready for all the fun of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas -- I enjoy it all so much more when I know I've done everything I want to and I can relax and enjoy the time with my family! if you google "FlyLady Holiday Control Journal" it should come up, I encourage everyone to just give it a look and see if there are parts that will be useful for you. It seems we have twice the responsibilities around the holidays, and being really organized can be a lifesaver!

Thanks for telling us about this, Maria.

Don't think of where you are at the moment as "where you are" -- just think of it as where you are starting fresh. It's just the baseline. You know that you can change those numbers with your efforts. You've done it before. Just don't be like me and focus on where we could have been if we'd kept at it. We just have to think of it as a journey. As a process. Have faith in yourself that you can move along the road. You already have an awesome plan. One step at a time, my friend. It's a lesson we all have to learn and keep learning. I wish it weren't so hard for so many of us. And I really wish that everyone could see the results quickly. I just have to keep reminding myself that every good decision I make is a rewarding result in and of itself. (does that make sense?)

it does!

I think this quote from sparkpeople is appropos for our group today:

Being defeated is often temporary, giving up makes it permanent. Marilyn vos Savant

When you fail do you find it hard to get back up? If you do, you are completely normal. Many people use failure as an excuse to give up. It is important to understand that failure is a part of the growth process. Think about this example. How many times does a small child fall over before they finally stand and eventually walk? It is countless, but somewhere along the way, most of us lose that ambition to keep trying until you succeed. The next time you are defeated, think about it as part of a process. Get up and try again and again until you move forward.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/quotes_translation.asp?id=79

Have a great day all!

 

[lisah0711]

to our newest member crabbygal902!

 

[keenercam]

Uh-oh! I am feeling like Pamela did last week. Did I kill the thread?

I must admit I am pretty pleased with everything I accomplished this weekend. Howard and I saw a movie Friday night and I made sandwiches for both of us beforehand so that we weren't tempted by the food at the concession stand, though we did share a large popcorn with no butter (and I counted the points).

I did 7.1 miles on Saturday of pretty slow walking, but I got them done, went to WW to weigh in, worked 5 hours, grocery shopped (where I saved 65% on my grocery bill for the day!) and went to Andrew's band competition Saturday night. Again, we were faced with the tempting concession stand foods. We shared an order of 3 chicken tenders and fries and a soft pretzel. Not bad, all in all.

Yesterday, I got up early and started crockpot oatmeal using steel cut oats, chopped apples, raisins & cinnamon and vanilla extract. I also put chicken breast, rotel & corn together in another crock pot. Oh, and I peeled/cut/cored about 20 apples total (love my new william-sonoma apple preparer toy) to also do homemade unsweetened applesauce.

Howard and I walked to and from Andrew's competition yesterday since it was such a gorgeous day. it was supposed to be 2.37 miles each way but was 2.97 each way door to stadium. I'd been cooking all morning and forgot to eat, so I was really hungry when I got there but just had a soft pretzel and a bottled water and then Howard and I shared a fiber one bar I had in my tote.

It is reassuring to realize that I walked almost a half marathon's worth of miles this weekend and I am doing okay. LOVED getting out in the beautiful sunshine and crisp autumn air.

Last night I continued my trend of batch cooking on Sundays. I made oven "fried" chicken using fiber one. I cooked a pound of very lean ground turkey with taco seasoning. I made a huge pot of steamed broccoli, cauliflower, beans, peppers, etc. I made mashed potatoes for Howard and Andrew and brown rice for me, and put all but a serving of the rice into the crockpot mexicali chicken and the taco-seasoned ground turkey.

It was so funny to see the counters after dinner. My fridge is now a sea of individual serving plastic containers of mexicali chicken, turkey taco meat, applesauce, steamed veggies and oatmeal. It is going to be a crazy week, so it is nice to have everything prepped for good breakfasts, lunches and dinners. I am just bummed that I have a business dinner Wednesday night (where I know dinner won't be served until about 8 pm) and I weigh in on Thursday morning. I was hoping to hit all sorts of milestones this week but it might be hard with eating so late Wednesday night before an early morning WI. I guess we'll see how it goes.

 

[cclovesdis]

It is officially afternoon. I've been up for a while. I started reading and then had to have deal with TOM, and get in breakfast before Noon, and so now it is 12 something. It's going to be a long day, I can feel it.

I forgot to mention that church was better emotionally last night than last week. The floor is textured, so it wasn't great with my foot. But, at least I left ready for bed and not ready to bawl and binge.

Have a great day everyone!

CC

Lindsay: You look great! Your boys are adorable!

Connie: You have a plan and are taking control!

Well, I woke up to a shock today - just when I need to lose one more pound to make a total of 20, my scale went UP 3 pounds

I'm with everyone else. It's probably just water. I have a feeling you will see that and more gone by your next weigh-in!

Taryn: Hope your comp issues are resolved and your prof is great about everything!

Sorry about TOM. I feel you. I was in the middle of reading the posts and well, TMI.

Tracey: Hope you have a great day today and TOM is better to you than me.

Deb: Thank you for taking care of your grandmother and for your loss.

It would be so much trouble to train someone new!

No comment except

Julie: Hope everything is resolved very quickly. My house was like that when my parents decided to redo the kitchen. We had a fridge in the living room, pots and pans everywhere possible (covered with sheets), and a sink hooked up outside. But, we chose to do this. I can't imagine what you must be going through.

Maria: Great plan! I know you would never give up! (I have read exactly what you told DH. )

Oh, and I am definitely looking into FlyLady. Thanks!

I am all for the "this is where I am starting" baseline numbers.

CC -- You did a fantastic job Saturday night. You should be so proud of yourself for being so conscientious and making such good, real-life choices.

ITA! Thanks for the compliment!

Your VR pics look amazing! You look great and most importantly, so happy. I think I've mentioned that I was about 10 pounds heavier for my sister's wedding than I was a few months earlier, but I was so much happier then than I was those few months earlier. My parents just got the enlargements back from the photographer. Instead of a less heavy CC with a "face only a mother could love," I was in a really great place.

 

[pjlla]

Happy Monday friends!

Sorry I haven't been around since last Friday. We spent most of the weekend painting the house (again). But happily, we got the last bit of the front finished and then managed to finish the entire back!! BIG woohoo on that! We can forget about it until the spring.

I'm doing okay and I took a minute to read the last several pages of posts. It continues to seem like many of us long-timers here are really struggling with willpower, control, body image, etc. Perhaps that is just a natural occurrence when you have been working to lose weight/maintain weight for a long period of time (longer than 12 months). I suppose there are natural cycles of being more and less "determined" as time goes on. I've been doing well with my eating, but formal exercise has totally fallen away. (Although all of that bending, reaching, lifting, climbing for the painting has to count for something, right??)

I did make myself up a good 2 week plan, but sadly have only stuck with the Points portion of it and not the exercise. I'm not sure what it will take to get me back into my exercise rhythmn. Certainly not this cold, windy weather!!

I'm working today and tomorrow, plus tomorrow brings robotics, dentist appointments for the kids and I, plus an evening swim meet (hate that this is a mid-week swim). I may not have time to check in again until Wednesday. I just wanted to say hi for now. Talk to you all later..................P

 

[CrystalS]

Wow, I think we need our own sub forum! lol, I think it would be much easier to reply to individual threads instead of one big HUGE one, lol. I get so lost when I check in, lol.

I was out of town yesterday for our 1-day special assembly (jw's) and we did pretty good. A couple treats for lunch (pudding cup and granola bar) but nothing too bad

Today was an egg/mushroom/kale/ham omlet (smaller portion) for breakfast, not sure about lunch and dinner yet. I've been looking into the website marksdailyapple.com about the Primal Blueprint "diet". It's more of a change in life than a diet. It makes a lot of sense and I'm going to be trying it out. It will take me a little bit to get rid of all our foods that don't fall in line with the "diet" since I'm not one to just throw it out (I'm cheap and don't want to waste it, lol). So we will use up what we have and just not bring it back into the house from now on.
Moving at the end of the month should help with making the change too, not only will I get to go through and toss out anything not good anymore, but being in a new place will be like a new start and hopefully I can establish new, healthier eating/fitness habits along with the new home

Has anyone tried the Primal Blueprint before? Any advide or experiences?

Have an awesome day everyone!

 

[cclovesdis]

Okay. I think it is officially safe to announce that I got a job! It is the really part-time one I mentioned earlier but I am still very excited. You have to be teacher certified to get this position. It's with an organization that provides Supplemental Educational Services to students in districts that fail to make AYP under NCLB. I am scheduled for training and just need to be fingerprinted. And, well, if something comes up, I have a lot of investigating to do to figure out who stole my identity.

Have a great rest of the day everyone!

How much longer do you have to wear the boot?

Being defeated is often temporary, giving up makes it permanent. Marilyn vos Savant

I have an appt 2 weeks from today. So excited! I will find out then if I am boot-free or not. And, then there is the highly feared answer to the, "Can I exercise?" question.

Love the quote!

to our newest member crabbygal902!

Welcome! Please don't fear our chattiness. The support and encouragement are exactly what I need.

Uh-oh! I am feeling like Pamela did last week. Did I kill the thread?

Um, is that rhetorical?!?! I think we're beginning to reach the point in the challenge where fewer and fewer people post. You and Pam are wonderful cheerleaders. Never worry about such a thing.

Sorry I haven't been around since last Friday. We spent most of the weekend painting the house (again). But happily, we got the last bit of the front finished and then managed to finish the entire back!! BIG woohoo on that! We can forget about it until the spring.

That's awesome!

Good luck with your plan!

Has anyone tried the Primal Blueprint before? Any advide or experiences

I will look this up online. I have never heard of it. I apologize.

 

[jennz]

Hello everyone! We're back from a week in the World with my dad and cousins from Scotland. To say WDW is busy now is an understatement...it was crazy summer-busy. Fourth of July busy! There were a LOT of South American tour groups and Britains. My cousin said Scotland is on holiday right now - I think most of them went to WDW!

I'm back on track as of today. I got a lot of exercising in (walking of course ) so I'll keep that up and cut back on the eating.

I'm just jumping back in and not going back through the thread...sorry!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Okay. I think it is officially safe to announce that I got a job! It is the really part-time one I mentioned earlier but I am still very excited. You have to be teacher certified to get this position. It's with an organization that provides Supplemental Educational Services to students in districts that fail to make AYP under NCLB. I am scheduled for training and just need to be fingerprinted. And, well, if something comes up, I have a lot of investigating to do to figure out who stole my identity.

Congratulations, CC! This is fabulous news! I think you should celebrate by reading a really fun book (I know you can't really move much, so I'm suggesting my idea of decadence without calories!)

Maria

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I did make myself up a good 2 week plan, but sadly have only stuck with the Points portion of it and not the exercise. I'm not sure what it will take to get me back into my exercise rhythmn. Certainly not this cold, windy weather!!

Pam if we could merge ourselves together we would be one awesome on plan person. I am doing so well keeping up with the exercise routine but am having so much trouble with counting points and eating well. So together we would make a good team.

Okay. I think it is officially safe to announce that I got a job!

Great job CC. Even if it is just PT it is something. Good for you.

Hello everyone! We're back from a week in the World with my dad and cousins from Scotland. To say WDW is busy now is an understatement...it was crazy summer-busy.

Hey Jennz, glad your back safe and had a great time. We went to WDW last year at the end of sept. and I was planning on low crowds. Wow I was surprised it was so crowded some days. I think the lower prices and dining deals are bringing more and more people to travel during the "low" crowd times.

QOTD- I cant find a picture to post just the video but Im sure some of you saw it. I would definitely pick the new alfred angelo cinderella inspired dress. Having that dress for my wedding would have been a dream come true.

I am really enjoying my day with my boys. I observed in ryans kindergarten class for american education week. He is doing so well. His teacher is amazing and the class is so well behaved. It really made me feel proud to see him in action today. I had to do some work shopping and now I am cleaning up and starting to make dinner. I really wish I could be a SAHM. If only I could hit the lottery.

Eating has been so so today. I just wish I could get back on plan totally. Not sure what to do to make this happen. I try to make a plan and then I take a detour. At least the running is going well. I am starting to feel that all the hard work I am putting into running is going to waste by what I am choosing to eat so hopefully something will click soon and get me in gear.

TTYL

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I am really enjoying my day with my boys. I observed in ryans kindergarten class for american education week. He is doing so well. His teacher is amazing and the class is so well behaved. It really made me feel proud to see him in action today. I had to do some work shopping and now I am cleaning up and starting to make dinner. I really wish I could be a SAHM. If only I could hit the lottery.

Eating has been so so today. I just wish I could get back on plan totally. Not sure what to do to make this happen. I try to make a plan and then I take a detour. At least the running is going well. I am starting to feel that all the hard work I am putting into running is going to waste by what I am choosing to eat so hopefully something will click soon and get me in gear.

Oh wow. See, one of the things I was saying to myself when I was having the pity party was that if I could be a SAHM, I would lose the weight. I know in my head that isn't necessarily true, and I would be so stressed because we didn't have enough income I'd probably eat twice as much (not to mention it would be harder for us to afford the good for you produce which is more expensive...). Plus, that would mean no more vacations, no "rewards" of any substance for meeting weight loss goals, and many more hours for me to mope around and not accomplish much, since I only have one ds and he's in school 75% of the day...Being a SAHM doesn't work for the life we (yes that includes me) want, so I need to be smart and organized and stick to my plan. I am the type that would take 1 hour or 3 to accomplish the same job, so it's really better if I only have 1....but it's nice to daydream about that green grass on the other side

Anyway, it is really hard to put both the exercise and the eating together -- and what's worse it what "works" for you changes over time, so you have to keep experimenting and adapting. You will get there!

Maria

 

[flipflopmom]

My parents are going with us and my dad will probably be using a wheelchair this trip as he has Parkinson's and doesn't get around very well. DH and I really want to do the Sedway WS tour. My mom also wants to do it but she really needs to try out a Segway first to make sure she can control it.

I'm glad you are adjusting your expectations. The segawy thing sounds great!

My grandmother had Parkinson's. It is a horrible disease. It was so hard watching her deteriorate over the years. First the shaking, then the loss of mobility.

Watching deteriation is hard, my Grandmother had Alheizimers. It's terrible, too.

I think having body fat be part of the equation for your goal weight is a great idea, Taryn!

I'm hoping. Like I said, I think I'll know it when I see it. I had someone else tell me yesterday I'd lost too much, my face was too thin. It does look old and sick. I just wish the weight would come off where I need it to!

The toxic cleanup from my sewage leak is done. Carpet, walls, etc. ripped up. Stuff EVERYWHERE. They can't start rebuilding walls, paint until Nov 1. Packers will be here 11/27 - 29 and for about a month anything in my Living, Dining, Family rooms and DDs bedroom will be gone.

What a nightmare!!! And so long to deal with it! Support to you! We miss you around here. I agree, hop on the scale ASAP so you know what you are up against!

You know, I told my dh I was giving up last night. And I meant it, sort of. But then I thought some more, and I realized I just couldn't. It's a new day, and I feel much more like doing and less like "faking". I have my healthy breakfast and lunch, and my dh has promised to actually make the vegetables to go with dinner (he often just skips them, even when I ask), so I won't be so hungry and hit the snacks. I also have a better "just home from work plan", that I'm determined to follow. This is embarrassing, but I often come home, put on my pjs, and don't move from the bed until morning. I know this is not helping anyone. I'm going to commit to staying up and eating dinner in the dining room as a family, and then I will start the relaxing part of the evening.I know I distort my body image, but it was really hard because I think of myself as an athlete, and I just don't look like one...and I not only still look big, I am still big, so that's another tough one. I just have to keep putting it in perspective. My dh told me I would be twice as big as I am now if I hadn't been losing for the last 2 years, and he's right. It's just hard to realize I can't seem to do it in one Challenge or even 4Today is a new day! I told dh this morning that it seemed to me (and I'm sorry if I have this wrong, it's just my perception) that all the people who have really lost a lot are able to manipulate their schedules so they work -- they get enough sleep, they find time to exercise, they eat right 90% of the time. I do not get enough sleep, and getting up to work out at 4:30 is not working for me -- then I'm too tired or hungry late in the day, and I don't eat right. I have created a situation in which I have a very hard time succeeding. For anyone who's wondering -- FLY through the holidays means there's a Holiday Journal (I start cleaning in Oct., but the planning can start anytime), you can download from FlyLady's website which will help you get ready for the holidays.

Oh Maria. I get you. I feel so trapped by my schedule and expectations. If I don't get up at 4:30, I just don't get everything done. By the time I am home, I am beat. Even with getting up that early, I don't always get a run in. I think that the food is easier for me to manipulate, just because I am always the one doing the cooking and plating. I have to stay on top of it, that's for sure, but I try. Tired equals either overeating, eating something I shouldn't, or not eating at all. Tired plus not having planned dinner equals disaster, emotional and physical. I don't get enough sleep either, and it shows! Evenings are my nemisis. HAng in there. I need to get the holidays control journal. Although, not a lot of shopping around here!

Taryn - It must be such a relief to have made a decision about PC and to know that you can help your family's financial situation in another way. I wish I knew someone around here who sold it. I would definitely do a party.

Have I ever told you that I just love your positivity????? You rock! I can always mail you some catalogues and you could get up an order. Glad you had a great weekend. Your crockpotting sounds great!!! As for Wednesday night, you've got such a plan for the rest of the week, I bet you'll compensate!

My boys are starting to get to where they like the post-Halloween festivities of punkin' chuckin' as much as the jack-o-lanterns. That's where you toss your jack-o-lantern into the empty lot next door and the deer eat them down to the stems!
Being defeated is often temporary, giving up makes it permanent. Marilyn vos Savant

Great quote! Punkin Chunkin sounds like what we do, but it's in the woods!

to our newest member crabbygal902!

WELCOME!!!!!!!!

But happily, we got the last bit of the front finished and then managed to finish the entire back!! BIG woohoo on that! We can forget about it until the spring. I'm doing okay and I took a minute to read the last several pages of posts. It continues to seem like many of us long-timers here are really struggling with willpower, control, body image, etc. Perhaps that is just a natural occurrence when you have been working to lose weight/maintain weight for a long period of time (longer than 12 months). I suppose there are natural cycles of being more and less "determined" as time goes on. I've been doing well with my eating, but formal exercise has totally fallen away. (Although all of that bending, reaching, lifting, climbing for the painting has to count for something, right??)

It most certainly does! I think some of us have hit lifestyle, and it does get a bit old after a while. I am halfway determined to just go on, not try to loose, and see what happens.

Moving at the end of the month should help with making the change too, not only will I get to go through and toss out anything not good anymore, but being in a new place will be like a new start and hopefully I can establish new, healthier eating/fitness habits along with the new home

Sounds like a good plan. I know getting it out of the house is a huge step for us!

Okay. I think it is officially safe to announce that I got a job! It is the really part-time one I mentioned earlier but I am still very excited. I have an appt 2 weeks from today. So excited! I will find out then if I am boot-free or not. And, then there is the highly feared answer to the, "Can I exercise?" question.

YAY for the job! Sounds interesting. Hope you don't find out you've done anything illegal you don't remember. 14 days! I have the feeling you'll get a great report!

Hello everyone! We're back from a week in the World with my dad and cousins from Scotland. To say WDW is busy now is an understatement...it was crazy summer-busy. Fourth of July busy!

WOW. Really? I wouldn't have thought that, but okay. Hope you had a great time! Glad you're back, I missed you!

I am really enjoying my day with my boys. I observed in ryans kindergarten class for american education week. He is doing so well. His teacher is amazing and the class is so well behaved. I am starting to feel that all the hard work I am putting into running is going to waste by what I am choosing to eat so hopefully something will click soon and get me in gear.

Lindsay, it's so nice to hear you say that about his teacher and class!!!! My class is nuts, and goes nuttier when someone walks in! Just a thought that helps me. If I am getting my running in, I can think to myself before I eat something "Remember how you had to get up early, run fast, and almost be late for work? Remember how you had so many other things you could have been doing? DON'T UNDO IT WITH THIS.. IT'S NOT WORTH IT! " Most of the time, it works great!

Okay, so I didn't read at work at all today! YAY ME! All caught up for now. I did manage a quick 2 mile run today. Not the best, but I am trying to block time. I had to be home by 7, and Monday morning is trash day, and I was busy doing the PC stuff last night, so I had a LOT to do this am.

Our wellness screening is Wednesday am. I am hoping to be pleased, but Mr. TOM added another pound over the weekend. And that's with only eating 1 meal Sunday! He's mad at me for something. It's the worst it's been in MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!

Off to work a bit, have to leave in an hour to get AK to gymnastics. Like I said, I am trying to block my time not only by task but by 30 minute blocks. I am a bit over my Dis Time, but I started later. I have you in my appt. book for another quick check in before bed. I even went so far as to block time to read to Sophie and work on letter recognition while AK is in gym. I am hoping by doing this for a while, I'll be able to focus on the moment, and be more efficient and productive. We'll see.

Hope you are all hanging in this Manic Monday!
Taryn

 

[jennz]

Taryn yes!! The parking lot in MK Saturday was almost full - nuts! When we were leaving Sat they had us exciting backstage b/c Main Street was so packed. I think Mommyof2 is right about the free dining pulling people in. I just got an email that MK extended their hours tonight due to crowds.

 

[Connie96]

Well, I woke up to a shock today - just when I need to lose one more pound to make a total of 20, my scale went UP 3 pounds I did hit the mini candy bars yesterday but GEEZ !!!

Ugh! What a bummer of a surprise! But, it's probably just one of THOSE days and I'm sure you'll hit your 20 pounds any minute now.

It's done, and the google site still was doing weird things with saving. I called a classmate, and we can look at each other's websites where we post everything. She could see it, but the bulleted items weren't lined up right. They were on my screen. I'm going to look at it at school today and see if I can do anything.

At the risk of telling you something you already know... I know that DH has issues with his website depending on which browser (Explorer, Firefox, Safari, etc) is used to view it. And sometimes there are noticeable differences between different platforms or releases of the same browser. For real development, obviously, you have to account for each one. We spent days checking everything from all of our computers (between the two of us, we use 5 computers on a regular basis), iPhone, Android, etc. But for a class project - you might wanna find out which browser your prof has and make sure that's the one you're developing for and testing with.

Glad you've got a plan. Sorry your mind is sending you all those crazy messages. You can do this, and I'm not sure you even have to go "ALL OUT". Just go.

I agree with the "just go", but it's not working. I have a hard time committing to anything less than "all out". I think it's a fairly universal problem - why else would we all be apprehensive about switching from losing to maintenance, ya know?

Connie -- Were we separated at birth?! I am adopted...but I am also quite a bit older than you, I think! Reading your post has made me decide to do the things tomorrow morning I have been avoiding -- I will do my WIN! measurements, and I will weigh in. I am late on all accounts and I know my numbers are not going to be pretty, but I'm going to face it and move on. for giving me the courage to do it!

Isn't it funny how we find ourselves in each other's posts? I worry so much about posting my negative stuff, so the fact that you found inspiration in my insanity makes me feel better. (Does that seem warped??) Let's see if we can have one good day. Maybe it'll inspire us to have another one.

I would suggest for you (and Connie) that you DO step on a scale now and you DO take measurements. It will actually be very reassuring to you when you are back on track and can see how your efforts are paying off. If, like me, you wait until you've lost some pounds before you step on the scale, you might by then be at the point where the losses are a bit smaller and you may feel that your efforts are not paying off in the big way that you need them to. I am all for the "this is where I am starting" baseline numbers.

Connie - I know that as soon as you put your mind to it, you will do so well. Don't think of where you are at the moment as "where you are" -- just think of it as where you are starting fresh. It's just the baseline. You know that you can change those numbers with your efforts. You've done it before. Just don't be like me and focus on where we could have been if we'd kept at it. We just have to think of it as a journey. As a process. Have faith in yourself that you can move along the road. You already have an awesome plan. One step at a time, my friend. It's a lesson we all have to learn and keep learning. I wish it weren't so hard for so many of us. And I really wish that everyone could see the results quickly. I just have to keep reminding myself that every good decision I make is a rewarding result in and of itself. (does that make sense?)

There is so little I can add to that. You are just too RIGHT. I hate how often I have to keep "re-learning" so much that I already know, but as long as I don't stop re-learning it, I guess I'll do more good than harm.

Great plan, Connie!

Being defeated is often temporary, giving up makes it permanent. Marilyn vos Savant

Thanks! And, look at you with the perfect go-to quote and article. You are just all over this, aren't you!?

Last night I continued my trend of batch cooking on Sundays.

I actually did some of that a few weeks ago. I didn't prepare for every meal, but I did a couple of recipes over the weekend and individually packed up the leftovers so packing lunches and getting dinner quick enough to allow for exercise was SO easy. I need to do that again.

Connie: You have a plan and are taking control!

I'm trying. Again.

It continues to seem like many of us long-timers here are really struggling with willpower, control, body image, etc. Perhaps that is just a natural occurrence when you have been working to lose weight/maintain weight for a long period of time (longer than 12 months). I suppose there are natural cycles of being more and less "determined" as time goes on. I've been doing well with my eating, but formal exercise has totally fallen away. (Although all of that bending, reaching, lifting, climbing for the painting has to count for something, right??)

Maybe you're right and this is normal. I just wish I would lose a little more before I hit that part of the cycle!

I've been looking into the website marksdailyapple.com about the Primal Blueprint "diet".

Hi Crystal! I've never heard of that plan. I might have to go read about it. Thanks for sharing the info.

Okay. I think it is officially safe to announce that I got a job!

Congrats, CC! That's awesome!

Hello everyone! We're back from a week in the World with my dad and cousins from Scotland. To say WDW is busy now is an understatement...it was crazy summer-busy. Fourth of July busy! There were a LOT of South American tour groups and Britains. My cousin said Scotland is on holiday right now - I think most of them went to WDW!

Welcome back, Jenn!

Yeah, I think Disney finally figured out how to keep the parks full with that "deal" they call "free dining". I keep hoping it'll go away, but I think people just "eat it up". sad2:for my own pun.) I'd so much rather just have a real off-season discount with off-season crowds and I could just eat what I wanted instead of having to plan meals 6 months in advance. I mean, I love to eat, but when I'm at WDW, why would I want to waste 90 minutes on a sit-down meal, when I could just grab a turkey leg or a sandwich and keep playing?!

Not that I have an opinion on the subject or anything...

I really wish I could be a SAHM. If only I could hit the lottery.

Yeah, SAHM is something I'd only do if we were particularly well-off. Definitely a lotto kind of thing. Because the truth is that I would still pay for preschool, and I would want to hire a housekeeper. I would want to be able to travel and shop and workout and, ya know, not be a bum, but be able to spend my time doing what I *want* to do. So yeah, my SAHM fantasy doesn't even remotely resemble the real thing.

Anyway, it is really hard to put both the exercise and the eating together -- and what's worse it what "works" for you changes over time, so you have to keep experimenting and adapting.

I think I'm definitely in a one-day-at-a-time mode. Making "forever" changes is just too stinking intimidating. So that's my adaptation. For now.

"Remember how you had to get up early, run fast, and almost be late for work? Remember how you had so many other things you could have been doing? DON'T UNDO IT WITH THIS.. IT'S NOT WORTH IT! "

I need to work harder on that one. Too often I catch myself using the exercise as an excuse to go off the eating plan.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Great quote! Punkin Chunkin sounds like what we do, but it's in the woods!

I had to laugh at your's and lisa's comments. Kids chuck pumpkins in our area too but its usually on mischeif night and they steal pumpkins from the porches and smash them in the street. I guess this is the difference from living in a city vs a more country kinda area. Im not sure exactly where you guys live I guess with the woods and the empty lots with deer I am just assuming. its country. Either way I know my boys would love to go pumpkin chuckin too. They are really into the carving this year which is fun!!!

Yeah, SAHM is something I'd only do if we were particularly well-off. Definitely a lotto kind of thing. Because the truth is that I would still pay for preschool, and I would want to hire a housekeeper. I would want to be able to travel and shop and workout and, ya know, not be a bum, but be able to spend my time doing what I *want* to do. So yeah, my SAHM fantasy doesn't even remotely resemble the real thing.

I totally agree. My fantasy would be sending the kids off to school and going running or to the gym, then shopping at wegman's you know the really expensive meats or seafood that they have there that looks so good but is way to much money to spend on at home cooking. Then some clothes shopping at the mall. Coming home to a freshly cleaned house etc. Taking week long vacations at least 4 times a year. Going out to eat on the weekend to where we want to go and not just what we can afford. I could go on and on. I guess I wont quite my day job and i will go back to the previously scheduled program tomorrow. I girl can dream.

Got a 35 min run in tonight. Now off to do homework with ryan and then its bedtime for the kiddos and tv time for me. I vowed to relax and watch DWTS tonight.

Have a great evening.

 

[tigger813]

Good evening!
Just got back from DD1s dance/soccer practices. I almost screwed up the whole evening as I got confused about the times of everything! Luckily I figured it out before it was too late.

Been OP mostly today. For supper I had a quick burger and when I just got home I had the rest of the shrimp cocktail from last night and some rainbow sherbet. I'll be drinking water the rest of the night. I walked a mile and a half at the track tonight. I got in between 3 and 5 miles total for the day.

Tomorrow will of course be another crazy day. My client canceled for tomorrow but I'll still go into work for awhile after going to the wellness center. I'll come home around noon and get a few hours of workouts in before the girls come home. DD2 has soccer at 5:30-6:15 and DD1 has dancing from 6:15-7:15.

Already set up a walk with a friend on Wednesday morning and then I'll pick the girls up at school since they have 1/2 a day. I promised them we'd go to Old Navy and maybe TJ Maxx. I also need to go to Staples and TJs. DD2 then has dancing from 4-5 and DD1 is going to dancing with another friend. I have to work at 6 and then go to my wellness meeting after that.

Hopefully all of the running around this week will help me get rid of the weekend weight. Wasn't as bad as I thought as I did get in some exercise yesterday.

Time to get chugging that water!

TTFN

 

[Rose&Mike]

Julie--good luck with all the "reconstruction." Hope everything goes smoothly.

Maria--I'm glad you are back. Thanks for sharing the stuff about Flylady.

Rose -- When I used to do long training sessions, I got sick from so many variables. If my electrolytes were down during the run, if I didn't eat enough carbs before the run, if I didn't eat enough protein after the run. It got to the point where I used sport beans or cliff gels during the run to deal with electrolytes. And I'd eat egg beaters or a turkey & cheese roll up as soon as I got back to the house so that I could quickly get some protein in. I hope you can find what works for you. That sick queasy feeling is awful, especially at WDW races when you want to feel up to getting out to the parks.

Thanks for sharing Cam. I read a bunch of stuff about it last night. I'm also having some other tummy issues during long runs. I'm slowly figuring it all out, but it's a lot of trial and error. I think I am very sensitive to electrolyte imbalances. I take endurolytes, but I read that some people just eat a salt packet at the end of a long run to avoid the nausea. I can't see myself doing that, but I might add some more endurolytes, and cut back on the gatorade. I guess in some people gatorade can make it worse. I didn't have to lay down Saturday, but I did not eat much and I know that's not good. Then Sunday I was starving all day. Anyhow, I just need to keep trying things until I find the right combo.

And great job on the 7 miles and all that cooking!

Being defeated is often temporary, giving up makes it permanent. Marilyn vos Savant

Have a great day all!

Great quote Lisa!

Connie--I'm glad you are back, too.

Pamela--hope you have a good week! Congrats on getting the house painted!

CC--Congrats on the job!

Jennz--Sorry it was so crazy at Disney. The night we went to the MK it was a zoo. Glad you are back.

Lindsey--you have a beautiful family--and you looked great!

Oh wow. See, one of the things I was saying to myself when I was having the pity party was that if I could be a SAHM, I would lose the weight. Maria

When I was a SAHM, I gained weight! I don't regret being a mom, but I am much happier being at work now. When I see you all working full time and doing the mom thing and the million other things that you handle, I am reminded that I have no excuse to not lose weight. It is so hard to juggle it all, and I think all you working moms are doing a great job!

Hope everyone had a good day. I have not been sleeping well for a couple of weeks and it is catching up with me. Hoping I am finally getting tired enough to sleep through the night. DS seems to be doing well--finally. Hoping that the rest of the semester goes smoothly.

I did strength after work and we made Mexican pizza for dinner. It was really yummy. The plan is to run after work tomorrow and make "quick quiche."

Have a great evening.

 

[flipflopmom]

Not a lot to say, but I promised a nighttime check in. Brad and AK not home yet. Did some Pampered chef reading.

Finances going from bad to worse. I have GOT to make this pampered chef do well, and QUICK!

Ate cauliflower, broccoli, and yogurt for dinner. So a very OP eating day. I guess that's the positive. Going to back away for a bit, and go play with Sophie. Need a reminder why I am here.