Well all...I am back.
My wedding reception was last weekend, so the stress and time commitment from that is over and I can focus. For those who don't know, my husband and I got married September 25, 2008, Disneymooned April 2009 and had our reception last weekend. We are actually thinking about sneaking back to Disney again this year with our wedding present money and the buy 4 get 3 promotion. I am still in the decompress mode this week and will do my first weigh in on Friday. I don't want to know what it will look like!
My company went out of business in May and between stress, depression and boredom, a year's worth of weigh loss went out the window in a matter of a few weeks!
I am still unemployed, so the stress is still high there, but I started grad school a few weeks ago, so I don't have time to be depressed or bored! I am in an accelerated full time program and still looking for a job, so I am more than busy!
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It sounds like it was quite a time! Congratulations on the final segment of your marriage celebration! It's good you have a few days between your reception weekend and your first weigh in - whatever it is, it's bound to go down from here, right?
I also got my entire family on the "healthy bandwagon" this weekend. We go on family walks (1-2 miles) every night and I have committed to working out (including swimming now..yippee) at least 4X per week. DH told me he would get my $20 in Disney Dollars for every week I work out at least 4X per week. This would be total "free mommy money" for my trip and, yes, that too motivates me
That's a really great thing your DH is offering you! I love how it is action based reward and not result-based reward. Good luck with your work challenge and new gym! It sounds like a lot of fun!
I've missed a couple of days on the two servings of veggies COW. I think mikamah should get an honorable mention for the COW this week because she inspired the WISHers at the Dismeet to each their vegetables!
Here here! Bonus points for getting other WISHers to eat vegetables!
Things continue to be crazy around here. I worked a over 30 hours this weekend- that was in 2 and a half days, and that was just at Worlds of Fun. My restraint training is finally over, so I actually have time to get things done. My principal also talked to my para and I'm hoping that things will go better.
It's good to hear you are getting more into the regular routine of school. I often think of you in your challenging classroom and wonder where you find the strength. I sure hope things go better for you from here on out!
Great QOTD! I LOVE spicy food, so I LOVE spices... We use a lot of cilantro, but the one we are continuously restocking is cumin. The spicier the spice, the better.
Mmm. Cumin! That is a tasty one in soup and really anything with a southwestern flair!
I've been having a pretty good week. I've started keeping track of WW points and have been writing everything down.
Yesterday I went to the gym and did Body Pump, and today I went and walked/ran 2 miles. I walk 1/10th mile, run 2, walk 1, run 2.
I'm feeling blllllahhhhhhh this week as my monthly visitor is here (sorry for you men). I always feel so fat at this time of the month!
I've had the same visitor this week - it is not the most fun, that is for sure. However' we should be done before long, at least, right? Great job getting the workouts in in spite of the loagy monthly feeling. Also great job starting to count the points and writing things down - that makes such a difference for me, I know. Keep up the great work!
I walked 5 miles at the track tonight while DH and DD1 were at soccer practice. 1/2 mile of that was jogging. I was good all day food and water wise! I feel great about it. Don't know if I'll get that much in tomorrow but I enjoyed my day and workout time today. I was up 2 pounds as of this morning from last week which really motivated me to stay focused today!
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Wow! 1/2 mile of jogging and 5 miles altogether! Great job! You're heading in the right direction now, for sure. It's great you're able to use the scale as motivation to stay focused instead of getting depressed and giving up. Good going!
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lost last week -- about 2/3! As a maintainer last week, I find that inspiring. Don't know if I will join that group this week becuse I have a little mental block thing going on and gained 2 lbs. -- hmmm, think there is a connnection?!?
(YES!) Going to work really hard to ditch those 2 lbs before weigh in on Friday and keep on going.
It was definitely a big losing week last week! But they can't all be - maintaining is worth celebrating as well. You know, my weight has been up a little the past few days as well - I wonder if there is something in the air....or maybe it's the change of season and the shorter days. Darn these transitions! Hopefully those extra couple of pounds go back to wherever they came from before Friday!
QOTD...ha I don't really have an answer!!
I will walk, scrapbook, something to keep myself away from the kitchen...brush my teeth, the usual...I'll be watching for some extra help, I need it!
I hope you've gotten some more good ideas - the ones you've got already are good ones, though!
Walk the dogs, go to the library, anything just tire yourself out (those of you with kids will already be tired) busy your mind etc.
DO NOT sit in front ot the telly (or refridgerator)
Of course, if I knew how to get away from food, I would have lost more than 2lbs in 3 weeks
2 pounds in 3 weeks is great- don't underestimate your accomplishment! I like your idea of busying your mind. How much of overeating comes from feeling lonely or bored, right? Best to get away from the food that is just sitting around waiting to be eating, I think you're right!
we are going to stomp all over that 500 group goal and then set a new one!
Well, usually I end up eating.
But I'm trying to eat something with 0 points like a some raw cauliflower, or a red bell pepper, and to drink since sometimes I'm hungry because I'm thirsty. I do find that dis'ing and exercising help. Last night I was in the mood for some chips and salsa, and actually bought some salsa to go with the open bag of chips at home. But by the time I got the kids to bed, and then I had promised myself that I'd do some stepping watching BL, so I got that done, and then I had promised I'd get our BL results post done, so I did that, and then I had to get caught up in my Farmville harvesting, and then it was time for bed, so no chips and salsa! That was just a long way of agreeing with previous posters, and saying do some exercising or something that you can't eat while doing
I can't believe you never got around to eating the chips and salsa! That's so awesome!
Here is what I wonder: is it actually possible for us to lose 1,000 pounds over the course of this challenge? It's almost too cool to think about. Has it ever been done before?
Next time I am going to try writing in my journal, going for a walk, doing a Leslie Sansone DVD. There has to be a better way then sabotaging myself.
Sooooo true, and great ideas! I know what you mean about getting your head in gear. So much of it is mental on days like that!
Yeah - yesterday was one of those days! I had all intentions of getting back op after our vacation - but everything was calling my name yesterday. But, I did have a big salad with dinner and ate a LC for lunch. Drank all of my water and then some - so I guess I had some successes. When I'm usually having one of those days - I find staying busy helps - shopping, running errands, walking or going to the gym. And, if that doesn't work and I come home and still want to eat - a piece of sugar free gum does wonders for me. It's "sweet" and satisfies my need to chew.
Sometimes a transition back on track after vacation is the better way to go. It can be hard to go from the fun and adventure of travel and more relaxed eating back to everyday in just one night.
Don't forget drinking about 60oz of water will speed your metabolism up by 3% according to Jillian Michaels!
Oh, good tip! I hadn't heard those numbers before but it makes you realize that it really can be the little things that make a difference!
I am having one of those days today. It was crazy and not a lot of fun at the inservice this morning. It really bugged me. I also was busy all day long so lunch was on the run today. So that I don't eat like crazy I am trying to stay away from the kitchen. I will probably get a cup of tea and then sit down and knit some.
Tea and knitting - that sounds like the perfect distraction from the kitchen! There is something so satisfying about tea, isn't there? I need to get back into the tea habit.
Those days are the hardest! I definitely have them! I like all the great suggestions so far to get through a "munchy" day. I like to distract myself -- going on the DIS is great. I'll find one of those threads -- "My MIL is ruining my trip, she's paying but I want to plan it", or a mostly finished, long TR, and enjoy reading.
My other tip is from The Beck Diet Solution. I had to read this sentence several times for it to sink in -- Hunger is not an emergency. It's ok to feel hungry for a little while. You know when your next planned meal or snack is. Why is it you really can't wait? Are you actually thirsty and need a glass of water? Are you eating because you are stressed, good or bad? I also need to employ this more -- thinking about whether eating now will help me achieve my long term goal. Am I fueling my body, or just fooling myself?
Maria, you crack me up - Those threads do sound like diverting reading! I remember reading that in the Beck book - it's true - sometimes we can tolerate some hunger and it's not so bad. Sometimes we aren't even hungry but that urge to eat seems undeniable.
I am 36 and a single parent to my wonderful DD
I have had weight issues for the last 10 years. I'm tired of yo-yo dieting and it is time to find a way to get healthy and stay healthy. Where I am now as far as weight goes is bad...I way more than I ever have in my life. My have come to the realization that I really need to do something...I'm tired of being tired and having no energy. I hate looking at myself in the mirror and shopping for clothes is no fun at all
I know I need to do this in babysteps because I didn't put the weight on overnight and it sure as heck won't come off overnight. I have lurked on this thread and I am hoping this will be a great motivator and give me the encouragement to keep going...we are all hear for the same reason!
My goals are:
*Lose 2 pounds a week for a total of 20 by the end of this challenge.
*To start moving to walk at least 4 days a week and hopefully more than that.
*To make better food choices and know when to STOP!
*To NOT quit!
Good luck to all
Welcome to you, MinnieGal! You are in good company - I think we've all been there, hating the mirror, hating shopping. You really CAN do this and your goals are great. The most important one is the last one, in my opinion. Keep working at it with patience and commitment, and you're sure get where you want to be!
I snipped my fingers with the scissors too lol so I'm taking a break on him until later tonight. Also the stupid scale was up today a pound. And I exercise yesterday, went for a walk later with my kid, and did my back exercises last night. My body has betrayed me...(and I've been doing all my COW)
I used to have a longhaired cat and he'd sometimes get a bit matted - it's a challenge, but it sounds like you are helping him as best you can, a little at a time. They can only take so much of that snipping, it seems. I sometimes had good luck with just getting the clump cut in half, then going back to it the next day and it would have loosened a little on its own.
Don't worry about the pound today - your muscles are using some extra water for their repair and rebuild projects you gave them.
TOUGH question! I suppose the easiest answer is to find something else to do.... preferably something AWAY from home and away from the kitchen. Shopping is always fun, but not exactly a "cheap" outing. I do have a strict "no food near the scrapbook table" rule, so I will head to my table sometimes. If you can figure out exactly WHY you have the munchies and what you are craving, sometimes you can give into it a bit.You should keep a list handy of low calorie/low point snacks that you can go do when you are desperate. If you are craving salt, lowfat micro popcorn is always a good solution. Or maybe some Laughing Cow cheese on some salty melba toast or crackers. If you are craving sweet, maybe a cup of sweetened herbal tea, a cup of low calorie cocoa or a light latte, or maybe a Vitamuffin top.
If the snack doesn't do the trick, it probably isn't real hunger, but boredom or stress. You need to find something to take your mind away from the food at this point, for sure. Go for a walk, knit, call a friend.
BTW, if anyone is still interested, the hummus I was talking about a few days ago is the Tribe brand all natural hummus with sweet roasted red peppers. It is only 1 point for 2 tablespoons, whereas the other one I bought recently (can't remember the brand, but the flavor was spinach and artichoke) was 1 pt PER tablespoon. Not sure if the difference is due to the brand or the flavor.
Such great ideas for the munchy days! I love that laughing cow cheese and vitamuffins! And thanks for the name of the hummus! 1 point per tablespoon adds up so FAST in a dip or spread. Better than mayo, I suppose!
I haven't exercised yet today, but I've done a 20 minute Pilates workout for the past 3 days. My tailbone is feeling much better since I got the yoga mat!
DD10 picked McDonalds for her b-day dinner last night, and I had a crispy ranch snack wrap, small fries and a diet Coke. Not great, but not bad considering the choices from there! Then there was that little piece of Mrs. Field's cookie for dessert that had way too much icing on it....I better go exercise now!
I was wondering about your yoga mat! I'm so glad it's helping. Pilates is so much tougher than it looks - those moves always make me actually sweat! Sounds like you navigated that birthday dinner as well as you could - I hope your daughter had a happy birthday!
Found out I have some sort of inner ear issues and that is what is causing my dizziness. It was on and off all day today. Sometimes really bad. I still managed to get in W2D2 of Cto5K finally at 6:30. Just finished eating Subway as I've been running all over since I got home from work at 4. Going to take a rest day tomorrow since I do my once a week job in shipping tomorrow and will run my butt off instead of sitting at my desk all day. That and my legs are super tired. I've ran everyday this week so far.
I'm starting a challenge tomorrow to not eat sweets or chips and I'm also giving up my once a week coffee from the local coffee shop for 30 days. The chips won't be nearly as hard as the sweets but I think I can do it. I'll miss the coffee most of all I think. I'm really hoping that a month without it will make me not even crave it anymore. Not sure that's possible though. Wish me luck!
Oh no - not inner ear issues! It is amazing that you are still running even with the dizziness! It does sound like a rest day is in order - some experienced runners do run every day, but most seem to take at least a couple of days off a week to rest and rebuild or crosstrain. Congratulations on your C25K progress! You're doing great with it!
I think it is possible to reduce cravings for those danger foods - sometimes it seems like the more you eat, the more you want. One of my mottos has been "It is easier for me if I just don't start." Because then I don't have to stop, either. Good luck - I know you can do it!
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It's never too late to join a BL challenge. 
MinnieGal !
It was a surprising show. This is my first season so I imagine it gets more cut throat as the season progresses.
Sorry for the tough day, donac. As a parent I am always amazed at how much time teachers have to spend in meetings. Almost always their time would be better spent preparing for class or being in class teaching. 
) Got myself pretty good today though, my left hand though yay. It's superficial but it's what spawned my baby cry on the board today. 
. I SO VERY MUCH wanted to hit the snooze this morning and skip the workout, but I dragged myself up and managed at least a brisk 20 minutes. Not nearly enough, but not bad considering I was going to skip altogether. I will actually have an evening at home tonight, since DD is sick and cannot attend tonight's swim meet (and she is not happy about that!), so I will hopefully have time to get in another 20-30 minutes of exercise before I hit the bed for the night.
