I had an up and down week but looks like it ended on an up note. I am down THREE pounds.
and I am officially out of the 150s. WOOOHOOO.
My goal this week is to make sure I journal every day. i am still working on that one (i have only managed it one full week..!
).
Have a great day everyone!!
jude
Wowie wow, Jude! Congratulations on leaving the 150's behind you and welcome to the 140's! In my opinion, they're a great place to visit or live!
I like that you have a weekly goal - journaling food is a tough habit to get into, but taking it one week at a time is a smart approach.
Just catching up here. This work thing is getting in the way of my DISing
I just finished my C25K program. I am really proud of myself. I think it is the first time I have ever accomplished an exercise goal. I actually look forward to running. I reallly hate it while its happening but feel great afterwards
I am almost to the 25 pound mark. 23.5 as of today. Yay! LOVE all the support you all have given me over the past weeks. It is nice to know you have friends out there helping you along the way. Keep up the hard work everyone. Now off to the grocery store and then the beach. Have a great day everyone.
Sat QOTD: My favorite side kick is also Tink she is sassy smart and sexy. I have fairie envy. LOL.
Congratuations on finishign C25K! It's a great accomplishment and really gives you a strong foundation in running, and if you stick with it, I predict that you will start to enjoy the running during the workout as well. It is uncomfortable during this stage because you're still building your infrastructure - strong heart, lungs, and even the rest of the circulatory system develops, but also muscles and bones. Once that is in place, it starts to be more enjoyable, I think.
Fairie envy - Love it!
Corinnak, where do you find the hickory smoked tofurkey? I would like to try it.
As for my support here at home, my mom helps alot. She is trying to lose some weight, though her focus is more on being healthy. She battled breast cancer a few years ago and has learned ALOT about the foods we eat. She eats mostly organic now. Anyways, she encourages me and listens to me when I want to complain!
My hubby, though its over the phone mostly, encourages me and tells me I am doing great. Though we when he's here he is always trying to convince me to have a "scrump day" and eat whatever I want. I keep saying to him "do you like having a fat wife?" He is a little wishy washy on being my support, but he tries and I love him for it!
I see alot of you have a little Biggest Loser sign on the bottom of your signature with Bambi on it. How do you get that? Its so cute!
Thanks for being here. I love coming here and have found that even after only a week, coming here and talking to you all and hearing your stories, is a big motivator!!
I hope you feel better from your cold soon! I find the hickory smoked tofurky in the "organics" refrigerator case at my regular grocery store. I know some stores don't have a special section - you might check over by the tofu in the produce section, too. Sometimes they keep it there in some other stores. They also carry it at our local health food store/co-op. I hope you can find it!
That's great that you and your mom are on the same page. I'm sure your DHwants you to relax and have fun, but it sounds like you are staying strong working toward your goals. Not that there isn't room for some splurges on the way. I never heard the term "scrump day" before!
If you want a clippie, here's how you get one:
Go to your user control panel and then find "Edit Signature" in the menu bar. Paste this in the text window:
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Then, VERY IMPORTANT: delete the *
Next click "Preview Signature" to make sure it worked. If it does, click the "Save Signature" button and you should be all set. This is not the only method, but it works! If you still have troubles, feel free to PM me.
QOTD: I want to be healthy and feel good about myself. I have a lot more energy since losing 40 pounds. I enjoy working out now though lately it's been a bit more tiresome to do. I need to change things up a bit I think. I've discovered new foods and have gotten in to clothes that I haven't worn in years. Today I went and bought myself 2 pairs of size 8 jeans! I'm so excited! I will be buying a new bathing suit and Easter dress this week and need some new bras as well!
Wow - size 8! Congratulations and welcome to the world of Single Digit Pants!
I think everyone hits those workout slumps from time to time. Our brains get bored and our bodies don't feel challenged. Fortunately, there are lots of great activities and ways to work out, so I am sure you'll find something fun!
Happy Sunday everyone. Corinna, you're such a great coach, I've enjoyed reading all you inspiring replies. I will come back to answer todays qotd after bedtime. I promised I watch the final Hannah Montana with Michael at 7.
IWISHFORDISNEY- congrats on finishing the C25K!! That is quite an accomplishment. Would you say there was a point that it got harder for you? I'm starting week 3 and still feel pumped like I'm going to be able to do it. I guess I can imagine running 3 minutes this week, but 2 weeks ago I couldn't. It is such a great program, and it seems like it's paced so nicely. We'll see what this week brings. Weather's looking good after tomorrow.
Thanks - your comment means a lot to me.
I know I'm not IWISHFORDISNEY, but I can tell you my experience as well, if that's OK. The program is so great at building your abilities that it does seem like the biggest challenge is mental - running for 5 minutes sounded like a LOT to me, the first day I was supposed to do that, but because of the previous weeks, I was totally ready. Some people do experience a point at which it becomes harder and repeat a week, but not everyone, by any means.
I've been MIA from the thread because of job stuff (I've been getting home about 9:00 every night the past two weeks.) It's been very hectic and I am ready for spring break this week! I managed to lose .6 this week, not a lot, BUT... I am officially down 10 lbs! I was so excited to add a new clippie to my sig!
Woo hooo! Congratulations on being down 10 pounds! .6 pounds is the equivalent of more than2 sticks of butter - I'd say youre doing really well,
especially since you've been having such a busy time.
Happy Sunday!!
I totally forgot to send my weight to Luv! *gulp* Gotta do that!
Yesterday my oldest son came home to visit for a few days. It's been a little more than a month since we saw him. He couldn't stop talking about how "thin" I look. I'm hardly thin but it is nice to hear my 21 year old son tell me I am.
Funny story... well, funny to me. I bought a couple dresses from Old Navy. I got them online. When they got here, I tried them on. One of the dresses is a size 16 and fit perfectly... except it is really short and really see-through. Well, I decided it was just too see-through for me so I stuck it back in the bag to take it back to the store. I went online to see what I could replace the dress with and that was when I realized the dress was not a dress... it is a swimsuit cover-up "tunic"!! I baa haa haa'd for an hour!
Oh, the little mice from Cinderella! I love those guys! And how nice that your son noticed and commented on the changes you've made!
Your "tunic" dress cracked me up. I can see where you might want a little more coverage!!
Your reason for wanting to lose - to be around for your kids - is definitely on my list as well.
I have tried the Amy's meals - love them - but I'm cheap. I also like some of the Kashi frozen meals. Those at least go on sale occasionally. I am slowly trying to make changes to my grocery shopping. Healthy convenience foods are double the price of their counterparts. But I'm trying to accept a little uptick in my grocery bill for the convenience of something healthy because I would have a nervous breakdown if I tried to make everything from scratch.
I agree, it's a bummer that the heathy things cost so much more. I think there are probably 2 reasons for it - 1. economies of scale - if Lean Cuisine makes 2 million enchiladas and Amy's makes 20,000...there's that whole sunk cost thing and also bargaining power and whatnot. But I think some of it is that the healthy ones are using ingredients with more food value and that is just going to cost more. It does more for you, too, though, so I guess it's an investment, in a way. I have to admit, the Kashi meals I've tried have not been my favorites - which ones do you like?
3/14 Sunday QOTD: Why is losing weight important to you? Do you have any methods for these reasons in the forefront?
I was used to being fit and feeling relatively photogenic. This sounds so vain, but my main reason was to like the way I look in photos. The very closely linked other reasons were to feel more confident and be able to have clothes that fit without buying a new wardrobe. Exercise has been a big part for me because I also want to feel strong and be in much better shape. I used to be a dancer and I've had a few occasions in the last year to run auditions or lead a class for other dancers. I was embarrassed that I was the out of shape, frumpy, lumpy girl who was huffing and puffing through it. I have an easier time motivating myself for exercise. Food can still be challenging for me (even 1.5 lb from goal). I'll have to figure out a way to think upon my weight loss reasons more when faced with food choices.
Hooray for cheap pants! Every little bit helps, I suppose, working toward saving for/paying off that jogging stroller!
I think a lot of us have expressed frustrating with photos as either a jumping off point or wanting to look good/feel comfortable having photos taken as motivation, so you aren't the only one! It definitely made my list as well.
It seems like you're doing great in the exercise department! Food is always going to be challenging - why is it that the less beneficial foods are so darned tasty, anyhow?
Good morning. I hope everyone on the east coast is safe. We had a wild weekend here in jersey. It was thundering and lighting last night when I got home. Lots to talk about but not a lot of time this morning. Too busy today so I just stopped by to make sure everyone is okay.
We didn't get any water yet. Still may rain today and it won't take much. Just keeping my fingers crossed.
I also hope everyone is safe - is there flooding where you are, Dona? Take care and I hope the rest of the week is less crazy for you!
Morning everyone! I cannot believe it is Monday again already. I hate starting the day tired.
I know I've shared that I lost my Dad in September. Every song at church yesterday really set me off, a really emotional day. No exercise, but today is a running day. Sundays mean BIG lunch at Mom's, usually around 2, and generally no, or little dinner. I have been trying really hard not to OVEREAT, but I do eat more during that meal than any other during the week. Sometimes I'll grab an apple, etc, later in the afternoon, but for the last 3 Sundays, I've had a 1-2 lb. loss over night. I wish I could translate that same strategy to my other days of the week, with a bigger lunch than dinner. I am just not to that point in my lunch packing yet!
Of course, all the crying, the fact my face is REALLY broken out, and the date mean TOM is on it's way, so the 6.5 weight loss I've had this week will be null by the end of the week. At least now I recognize it for what is , and will just deal until it goes away!
Sat's QOD: I am motivated to loose weight by many things. One being my dad's death. I want to be here for my girls. Daddy was 72, and the last 15 years he had heart surgeries, severe diabetes, lots of health problems. Also, my DD3 is already battling her weight, and I want to set the example for her. Plus, I am tired of being tired and looking bad.
Have a great day all!
So sorry about your dad. Some days are definitely harder than others. It sounds like you had a double whammy yesterday between the TOM, and the songs. I know when I am approaching TOM, emotions run closer to the surface than usual, too.
6.5 weight loss for the week! That's huge! Try not to think of it being "null" by the end of the week - It's water that we retain during TOM, not fat, and should go on its way once the hormones settle down.
I looked at your trip report a little and your girls are just darling! What a great way to show how much you love them by taking excellent care of the most important person in their lives. Your healthy example will benefit them their whole lives, too.
UGH! Another night of next to no sleep! High winds and heavy rain woke me up at 2:45 this morning. I may have gotten another hour on the couch but that's about it. We've had about 6-7 inches of rain since midnight yesterday. It's supposed to continue most of the day and hopefully end by 8 this evening.
DD2 slept through the night. She is starting to wake up as I hear her coughing.
Oh man, it sounds like a rough one. I sure hope you don't have too much flooding there and that your daughter feels better soon.
Losing weight is so important to me so that I can be healthy and as I age I do not want to be a burden to my son. I want to be a healthy and active mom, maybe grandma someday. In the summer of 2005 I peaked at 229 pounds. That summer my mom had a cardiac arrest after an allergic reaction. She had a rocky hospital course with complications from diabetes and copd, and had a really hard time, went to rehab for a few weeks, and did really well, and came home just in time to her new inlaw apartment that my sister had built to see her grandson born 3 days later on Aug 30. That summer was an emotional roller coaster, and it ended well, but in september I went back to ww and said I was never going to stop. I knew that I needed to lose weight, and keep it off. I did lose over 40 pounds over the next 2 years, and the next two years put some of that back on, but not all of it. The last 4 years of my mom's life were up and down, times she was in and out of the hospital, and that was stressful, trying to balance helping her with taking care of michael, and there were some trying times. I never want Michael to have the stress of worrying about me, and trying to take care of me and take care of his own family he might one day have. Looking back and missing my mom, I'm happy I was able to be there for her as much as I was. I know many of her health issues were lifestyle related, and I don't want to have those problems. I have 4 siblings, and we all helped out with my mom, and when she was in and out of the hospital, it was stressful. It was always someone's vacation, and you worried while you're away. Michael is an only child, and I don't want him to have to worry about me. I don't miss the worry, and know she is in a better place and one day I'll go there too. I guess the method I have, is that no matter how long it takes, every little step toward a healthier me, is going to make me a healthier mom, and I will never give up on this journey. Heck, I'm even starting to run!!
It's really thoughtful of you to want to take care of yourself now so your son doesn't have to later in life. Its really hard to watch someone suffer because of choices that they made. How lucky we are to still be able to change things for ourselves. It's totally possible to be older and not a constant worry to your children: I have two surviving grandparents, one from each side and the things they have in common are that they both eat healthfully and are in some way active. My maternal grandmother is 90 and rides her exercise bike every day. She chose an apartment on the 2nd floor and takes the stairs because she knows it keeps her mobile! She's been lucky, but she also has really owned her health.
You are so right that every little step is a step toward a healthier you, and so long as you don't give up, you're always getting closer to the best you that you can be.
We survived the storm without losing any of our trees. We lost power for a bit so instead of staying home in the dark I went out and bought a new kitchen table. Overall I think I had a really good weekend food wise. I woke up Saturday and said enough is enough. I wrote everything down and stayed within my points. Yesterday I was faced with a fire department parade with heros and burgers and then on to my mom's for dinner. We had the traditional corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and irish soda bread. I still stayed within my points. I also read an earlier post (sorry I don't remember who it was) that the BL member walked 11,000 steps, so I went and bought a pedometer. At bedtime last night I was at 10,950 so I walked around my bedroom till I hit 11,000. Hopefully I can do that today also. I think its do able.
Good to hear you weathered the storm well. Thank goodness you didn't lose any trees! Way to take charge of your food plan and tracking! You did a fabulous job on what sounds like a challenging weekend. There will always be weekends like that in our lives and you've proven that you can get through it and still stay on track!
That's pretty awesome that you were inspired to start using a pedometer - way to get those steps in! Those extra steps can make a huge difference over time.
For me, losing weight started as a vanity thing. The more I lose, the more I make it about being a healthy example for my daughters. I'm much more active, can run, jump, skip, whatever they want. I've never been a "lazy fat" but I've never been this active.
I still want to look good, don't get me wrong. That is still up there in the top #3 reasons I'm doing it. I also can't wait to see the look on my doctor's face when I go for my annual exam April 1st. She's always said I was healthy no matter how big I got. My numbers were all really good. The last time I lost 40 pounds she said she didn't think "with my frame" I'd get much smaller than that. I'm about 7 pounds lighter than that now and hope to be 5 or so more less by then. She'll be proud of me I'm sure.
That is so cool that you are looking forward to your annual exam - its amazing the things that we no longer dread as we lose the weight. Way to surpass your doctor's expectations on "your frame" too!
QOTD: My mom's death has been motivating for me to lose weight...actually my coping afterwards. I got so inactive and unhealthy...I'm glad I was able to see it and start moving again. My mom and I tried to lose weight for years, and she was so unhappy with her weight...I don't want to be me. I don't want to be literally weighed down with unhappiness and think
"If I only lost weight I could..."
Jennz - I think that grief is one of those times when almost everyone gains. It's so painful and we all know that one easy thing that makes us feel better, at least for a minute, is food. It's so good that you were able to change gears and are moving toward your health and fitness goals. I know your mom is proud of you.
3/14 Sunday QOTD: Why is losing weight important to you? Do you have any methods for these reasons in the forefront?
I really want to lose weight for many reasons, but being a healthy role model for my 3 daughters in #1. I don't want them growing up being teased or to feel like they aren't good enough. If I show them a healthy lifestyle, they will be much more inclined to live that way, and they deserve that.
Another reason is I would like to feel comfortable with my body. I am not as "romantic" as I would like to be with my husband because I am ashamed of the way I look. I want to feel confident.
It looks like this cold is turning into another yucky chest cold. I think I just coughed up a lung, but I really hope it passes today. I want to start exercising and its hard when you can't breathe.
I hope everyone had a great weeknd!
Your daughters will benefit so much from your healthy changes, both by getting to enjoy more time with you and by learning how to take care of their own bodies by watching your example. They really do watch and want do everything we do, so it's great when we can model the behavior that is best for them.
Confidence in your appearance is huge and definitely impacts the more romantic aspects of life. Of course there are very sexy, beautiful women of every size, and I often thing we're harder on ourselves than anyone else would be. That being said, the way YOU feel about your body definitely impacts your experiences at least as much as how anyone else feels about it, so it's powerful that you're working toward a body you can be excited about.
I sure hope you feel better soon from your cold and cough. It's really important to be able to breathe!! The rule of thumb I've heard is that if you're sick above the shoulders, go ahead and work out. If you are sick below the shoulders (cough, aches, stomach, etc), it's safer to hold off.
And now, maybe I should answer my own QOTD on the actual day???
3/15 Monday QOTD: What (aside from eating!) do you to do deal with stress and/or over-scheduling?
When I'm home, I like to drink some nice decaf or herbal tea. It's warm, enjoyable and calorie free.
I also find that getting some fresh air can really help. Just a few minutes outside breathing can really clear my head. That and remembering that rushing doesn't necessarily make things get done faster.
I know I said "aside from eating" but it is important to stay fueled when stressed, busy or working hard. It's doubly important to choose foods that will work FOR me. Even though sugar is cheap, appealing and easy to grab, it actually adds stress to an already stressed system.
Things that are easy to eat and/or pick up from a grocery store on the run now include: light string cheese, almonds, fresh fruit, sugar snap peas or baby carrots. I might have also bought some "simply fruit" fruit roll-ups yesterday to share with my paint crew.
I always feel like I don't measure up with them...so of course I think about my weight. 11 weeks to lose 80 pounds 
So now I can afford my $400 jogging stroller, yes? 
