I am fried from a loooong day of set painting for Suburb - I didn't even get to paint much - mostly directing others which is so much more tiring in some ways. More of the same tomorrow, as well. I am glad of the help, but I do think I'm more cut out to be a rockin' team member than a team leader.
And my quotes are all out of order too. It's that kind of day.
(Oops - started this yesterday - fell asleep early and finished this morning)
I have a question for everyone--How did you set your final goal weight? I'm still a ways off, but I'm starting to think about it. I have the weight I was in college, and then I have the weight I was right before I got pregnant with DS, and then again that same weight a couple of other times as an adult. Those weights are 15 pounds apart. I would love to be at the college weight, but I'm not sure that it is realistic.
Hope everyone has a great evening. My eating has not been great, but my weight is holding steady. I have been really hungry. It's hard to balance the big workouts and the eating. I know I need to eat more on those days, but it's hard to actually do it and not feel guilty. Anyhow, have a great evening!
First, on setting a goal weight, I definitely struggled with this question as well. It's something that gets easier to decide when you get closer - you can get to the pre-pregnancy weight and then reevaluate and choose a lower number if you want to, or you can decide that it is the perfect blend of feeling good and eating in a way that is sustainable. Think about the times in your life that you felt like your "best self." For instance, I was at my lowest adult weight on my wedding day, but my "best self" weight is actually about 5 pounds higher than that.
I know that I just need to keep on the way I have been. I'm sure that I am building some muscle from my circuit training class, because I am constantly sore somewhere from it. I know I am getting in plenty of cardio because I am getting in anywhere from 30 minutes to 120 minutes each day.
I've been doing WW long enough to know that my eating is okay .... although I suppose I could still not be eating enough.
Pamela, it sounds like you're doing everything right - it just goes to show that we can control what we eat and how much we work out, but we can't control what the scale says on any given week. Sometimes our bodies feel this need to hang out at a particular weight before moving on, I guess? Think about how long it has been since you were lower than the weight you are now - how many years ago was it? When I got to the point that I was losing weight I had had since before my oldest child was born, it seemed to get more challenging for a while. I am not sure if it is possible to have "entrenched fat" but that is sure what it feels like when we get to a certain point!!!
Don't worry about the movie theater splurge, and also, I would advise not thinking of it as using up all your flex points for the week. I always think it is important to have some flex points during the week even if a lot of them (or all of them) got used on the weekend. I've been known to give myself a certain number for the rest of the week even when I've had a large unknown number of them at the start of the week. Cheating? I don't really think so - for me, it's just part of staying normal and sane about food after a blowout and not beating myself up all week long. My rule of thumb is 3-5 flex points per day remaining in the week.
I have read a couple of good WW blogs from people in the same place you are now. I'll post links:
This one is from my WW Online friend Heather. She's been struggling with those last few pounds for a while now:
http://community.weightwatchers.com/Blogs/ViewPost.aspx?threadID=1113912
This one is from a guy who struggled with the last few pounds for months before re-evaluating. Not saying this is THE solution, but it was a good solution for him:
http://community.weightwatchers.com/Blogs/ViewPost.aspx?threadID=1059283
Just talked to Redwalker and her beloved dog Xena passed away this morning. We always called her Xena, Warrior Puppy! She was one special. remarkable, lovable dog!
Oh, this is so sad. It's always painful to lose a member of the family, and a good dog can leave a big hole in your life. Hugs and prayers to the entire Redwalker family.
Corinna - Looks like we might be seeing a bit more of you this spring. We registered for the Challenge Obesity in April (you will be there right?) and this morning I just registered for the Minneapolis Half Marathon on June 6th!
I am a bit freaked out that I actually registered for a 1/2 marathon for THIS June. When I started this whole process, I was fearful that I may not be ready to do the Princess 1/2 NEXT March. So many people are telling us that we can do it (DH runs with me) and I think we might be able to but WOW we are going to have to be diligent with our training. Today we did go out and run (only 5K). We also went and bought new running shoes! Very exciting!
Oooh! Oooh! How fun! There are a few WISH racers planing on doing the Minneapolis Half as well - it will be high times, I tell you! You definitely have time to build your mileage for a race in June - it will be great!
I'm definitely in for the 17th, too, though I still need to register....I am putting it on my list for tomorrow. I may also be doing the Get in Gear the next weekend....though my running has not been exactly ON the past couple of weeks.
Yay soft serve!
Thanks for keeping up with the QOTD Archive. I'm happy to see you over here - I was just thinking about missing you here last night. (Not like I don't see you on Ohana)
I won't add more peer pressure about the Princess 2011, but I will say that I'll be there.
Awww - thanks for missing me! I haven't exactly been around a ton on Ohana either - it's been a crazy couple of weeks. Once the set for Suburb is loaded in next weekend, things will calm down again, a bit. I hope!
Well, thanks for not pressuring, but knowing who will be there next year - it sounds like its going to be quite a party and I hate to miss out! I just have to keep saying...it depends on the school schedules. It depends on the school schedules.
QOTD Saturday: What's your favorite exercise to do with others? Is there an exercise you get the whole family involved in?
I love to go to Spin class with a friend - I have one that I meet on Wednesday mornings. I've done another class with another friend once. I've done classes without friends in them. It's MUCH more fun to be in class when there's someone to roll our eyes at when they say to do the next crazy thing!
I also LOVE to do races with friends - fun to run with someone, fun to run by ourselves and meet up at the end, too. It's really fun when I get to run with someone who has an ambitious time go and I can help get them through the rough times to achieve their goal.
I have a question I hope you guys can help me with. I have started working out and am even trying the C25K, but with nursing a baby, its like getting smacked in the chin with 2 milk jugs everytime I try and do anything.
Any good suggestions on a decent place to get a plus sized sports bra?
Oh yes, you definitely want some good support if you're going to run while nursing!
It is not perfect, but my personal favorite running bra is the Moving Comfort Fiona. I have found it at Dick's Sporting Goods and at several running stores. They had a bra that fit me when I was larger and they have some that fit me now as well. I'm not sure how plus you need, but these have done a pretty good job for me when I had been previously wearing 2-3 sports bras at once for support. They go up to 44DD:
http://www.movingcomfort.com/product/344592/350003/_/Fiona
Here's a link to some Champion sports bras in plus sizes
http://www.championusa.com/Champion...ategory-Champion/Women_PlusSize-Champion.aspx
Lane Bryant also has a sports bra, though I can't speak to the support or quality of it, they would have it for you to try on, at least, and they go to 46DDD:
http://www.lanebryant.com/lb/bras-b...FEED&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=31367-14230782915
Sorry I'm not more help. I can tell you that I tried the Enell bra at a expo at one of my higher weights as it had received so many raves from Oprah, and with my apple shape, the lack of adjustability anywhere...well, it was not comfortable at all for me.
Time for breakfast followed by more painting - see you later!
BACK sskem96 and CptJackSparrowGirl 
Just means we've had some serious success this "season".
I did try to count it up as well, but also think I may have underestimated. As you say, what we track it as doesn't change what it actually was. 
Now it's off to Sam's...
I'm excited that you guys are signed up for the Mpls half in June. I need to get back to regular training - it's been a few weeks and I actually miss it. 
The nearest Pizza Hut is about 30 minutes away, so we usually stick with either frozen, homemade or the local pizza place (which is WAAAY better than that greasy stuff we had last night!). But we were passing it on our way home from the mall, so I thought it might be a nice change. But I was WRONG!
)... and I usually share it with DD, so it is actually a half portion! I also LOVE the Dole Whips and from what I have seen/read, they aren't actually that bad in fat and calories. I am looking forward to having one in just a few weeks!! 
). At that point I separated out some for DS and added some bacon and mozzarella to his.
). But DS shouldn't be eating it because of his food allergies, so I think I'll have to intervene and make him something else. DD will probably be eating at the birthday party. Not sure what I will have. I'm thinking taco salad. I have some refried beans in the fridge, a bit of leftover diced pork from a few nights ago, plenty of salad greens and such. Sounds like a plan!
