Biggest Loser 9 Spring Challenge -- thread closing -- see new thread Part 2!

[corinnak]

I have a question for everyone: What do you think your ideal size would be?

This is a really tough one, made more tough by the fact that the sizing has changed so much, even just recently. For a while, I had a pair of size last year's 14's that were, I kid you not, SMALLER than this year's new size 12's. The size 4 I am wearing now is probably equivalent to the 8's or 10's I wore in high school and some of college, and I do feel like this is definitely a good size for me.

I think that 20 pounds is a good estimate for space between sizes, to a point, but I did not ice that once I got to the 10's, they were closer together on the scale. I now have size 4's and 6's, and it's maybe only 20 lbs between the 10's and the 4's. On me. But I have a thicker waist and no hips to speak of. Part of it is the famous mom-pouch. Is that really thanks to that cesarian birth 11 years ago?

I totally did not stick with this. It is KING CAKE season down here!

Oh man, King Cake. It's so festive and tasty - I made one a few years ago when it was featured on the King Arthur catalogue. Do they sell it by the slice in bakeries there or is it always a matter of having a whole one on hand?

BTW, did anyone see the "special health edition" for Ladies Home Journal? There is an article on Jillian Michaels and the BL and they printed out an entire weeks' worth of BL menus. I copied it and am going to try several of them. I borrowed it from my secretary at work and so it may be a month or so old. I especially liked some of the snack ideas since I am always looking for something as soon as I get home and before I can get dinner going.

Bitter cold here today (well, maybe not if I lived in Minnesota, but still....) Negative 17 with the wind chill. Brrrrrr. DD had a sleepover last night and then we're off to Saratoga (the place, not the resort at Disney!!) for a girls basketball game this afternoon. We were scheduled to go snow tubing tomorrow but not unless it gets over zero!!!!

Jude, I did see that article in LHJ in a waiting room yesterday! I actually stuck around after my appointment to finish reading it. There were some good ideas in the menus, it seemed to me. I agree, the snack ideas were the best!

-17 windchill always feels cold in Minnesota too. I've felt worse, but -17 is cold enough, in my opinion!

I have a trip to DL in 3 weeks so went jean shopping. I got a smaller size!!! They are a bit snug but better than hanging in the butt! I think the snug fit will help remind me to keep focused. I'm debating on taking the bigger jeans on the trip but maybe I shouldn't. Probably need as much reminded to not go overboard with all that yummy food!

Great news on the new jeans! I have been in this situation several times, where I've got new, smaller pants before a trip and think maybe I should pack the bigger ones. I did pack the bigger ones one time, and I have to say, it was a waste of space - baggy jeans aren't any fun to wear and I've not gained enough on a Disney trip to merit going up into a swimmy size. It's great that you've got 3 weeks to get more comfortable in your new size before you have to make the decision.


As for me: Is there anything more boring than an update from a Maintainer? I am weighing and recording my weight daily, at least for now, to see what my natural fluctuation range looks like. I seem to have a "magic number" that I always return to on Friday morning, though. If there were one word that has been used to describe me over the years, it's "consistent." Nothing flashy but utterly reliable. It was true in high school sports. True in my weight loss. Completely true in my style of running and racing. And so far, true of my maintenance record.

I'm trying to ramp up my training again for the Princess Half Marathon and 5K. But it's been tough - I had a sick child at home all week, which interfered with some crosstraining plans. And now it seems like I'm coming down with it. I know there are a few of us planning on attending the Princess 1/2 - we should try to take a Biggest Loser group photo at some point.

 

[mikamah]

Love that this group is still so active, and chatty. I had 5 pages to catch up on. Had a small gain at WW today as expected, and started the day with some wii fit, and tracking all my food. Made some soup for lunch, and will go grocery shopping tonight and stock up. I'm ready to get back on track, and stay there. Spring is just around the corner!!! 7 weeks or so. That little groundhog should be popping out on tuesday, and hopefully he won't see his shadow. Hope everyone's having a good weekend.

I totally did not stick with this. It is KING CAKE season down here!

I have lost 1.5 lbs since this started. Yeah it's 1.5 more than nothing but gee whiz. I lost more than that but gained some back.

Just gonna work on getting back on track now...

1.5 is 1.5!! Never give up, we'll get back on track and stay there. I'm down .4 for the whole challenge after a bad week, so you're not alone. Hang in there. What is king cake season? sounds dangerous.

When is it going to warm up?

I wish I knew!! It's so cold out there. I'm enjoying a cup of tea right now.

Size 5 - I remember those days...back when my hair was bigger than my rear.

Loved the 80s. My work ID still has a pic from the 80s with my big hair. Too funny Jenn.

I lost 2 pounds this week and I'm out of the 200's!!!!!

That is fabulous!!!!! I hoping to join you all in ONE-derland before the end of this challenge.

I want to take this time to thank everyone for sharing in their weight loss journey with us. I make special time each day to come on and read and browse and have learned so much from all of you! I feel like I know some of you and have only met mikamah! I hope I get to meet more of you at Disney in December and really want to meet pjlla at Pheasant Lane some day for a brisk walk!

It is so true that the time we spend reading here is so motivating. That dis meet was fun, I'd love to try and do it again. Maybe we could meet in boston again when the weather gets warmer.

It is a full moon tomorrow, you know. Good job not yelling -- I will think of your great example next time I am ready to yell. We've talked about this before -- what is it with boys and bathing?

I don't know. I remember a girl at work talking about her son and he was in high school, and he never used shampoo. I forget how she realized it, but it was funny. Ah boys, gotta love them.

I have a question for everyone: What do you think your ideal size would be? I remember thinking that a size 12 was where I wanted to be back when I was wearing a size 18. When did my first weight loss attempt I blew by 12 and landed at 10 which I was happy with for awhile. Then I thought an 8 would be ideal, but even at size 8 I still have the Mommy pooch. So now I'm thinking 6. I need to know what other people view as an ideal size as I try to get my head wrapped around it.

I went to my 10 year high school reunion after doing ww the first time, and i weighed about 145 and wore size 10 black lee jeans. I felt great and thin at that size. Now, I would love to get down to a 12. I got to 184 2 years ago, and was comfortable in a 14, and felt pretty good, and I think to be in the 160s, and size 12 would be good for me.

I have a trip to DL in 3 weeks so went jean shopping. I got a smaller size!!! They are a bit snug but better than hanging in the butt! I think the snug fit will help remind me to keep focused. I'm debating on taking the bigger jeans on the trip but maybe I shouldn't. Probably need as much reminded to not go overboard with all that yummy food!

Congrats on the new jeans!! When we went in november, I was almost back into my smaller capris, but they were not comfortable, so I didn't bring them. I didn't want to be uncomfortable on vacation. It sounds like your bigger jeans are really too big, and your new jeans will probably be perfect in a few weeks.

 

[mikamah]

IMHall2000- Tara, you can definitely see a big difference. 20 pounds is awesome, and you look great. I especially notice the difference in your legs. You should be proud.

My3princes- you look amazing! Definitely don't look 40, and that must feel so good to be wearing a bikini! You are an inspiration.

 

[my3princes]

I'm down 60 lbs since I started my weight loss journey. Is it okay to use the 60 lb WISH clippie even though I lost most of it before I found this board?

Did I miss the question for today?


Thank you all for the compliments. Your compliements mean more than most since you don't know me and don't feel like you have to say nice things. I may be 40, but I don't feel 40. I actually celebrated the 19th Anniversary of my 21st birthday when it rolled around last September

 

[jbm02]

Jude, I did see that article in LHJ in a waiting room yesterday! I actually stuck around after my appointment to finish reading it. There were some good ideas in the menus, it seemed to me. I agree, the snack ideas were the best!

-17 windchill always feels cold in Minnesota too. I've felt worse, but -17 is cold enough, in my opinion!


As for me: Is there anything more boring than an update from a Maintainer? I am weighing and recording my weight daily, at least for now, to see what my natural fluctuation range looks like. I seem to have a "magic number" that I always return to on Friday morning, though. If there were one word that has been used to describe me over the years, though, it's "consistent." Nothing flashy but utterly reliable. It was true in high school sports. True in my weight loss. Completely true in my style of running and racing. And so far, true of my maintenance record.

I know there are a few of us planning on attending the Princess 1/2 - we should try to take a Biggest Loser group photo at some point.

Are you kidding? You're the success story we're all working towards! And it really helps to hear what you are doing to maintain that weight loss. believe me, NOT boring at all!!!

Jude - You will have to let me know if any of the menus are good. I am suffering from boring menu problems. I also need snack ideas! This week I am going to try out at least 1 new meal because I feel like I eat almost the same thing all the time.


Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Jen

Before everyone thinks I am a nut and have waaay too much time on my hands - I typed out the whole week of menus the other night so that I could return my secretary's magazine to here (Yes, I could have simply photocopied it but since my DH won't eat fish or mushrooms - both of which appear during the week - I wanted him to be able to scratch things out, etc etc. so I could configure comparable substitutions. I figured it would just be easier to have it on a clean piece of paper with no pictures, etc etc. Thank God for the cut-and-paste function!)
Here it is:

Day 1
Breakfast:
1/2 c egg whites scrambled with 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp chopped basil, 1 tsp grated paresan and 1/2 c cherry tomatoes
1 slice whole grain toast
1/2 c blueberries
1 c skim milk

Snack:
1/2 c fat free Greek yoghurt topped with 1/2 c sliced strawberries

Lunch:
Salad made with 3/4 c cooked bulgar, 4 oz chopped grilled chicken, 1 tbsp shredde low fat cheddar, diced grilled veggies ( 2 tbsp onion, 1/4 c diced zucchini, 1/2 c bell pepper), 1 tsp chopped cilantro and 1 tbsp low fat vinaigrette

Dinner:
4 oz grilled salmon
1 c wild rice with 1 tbsp sliced toasted almonds
1 c wilted baby spinach with 1 tsp each olive oil, balsamic vinegar and grated parmesan
1/2 c sliced cantelope topped with 1/2 c all fruit raspberry sorbet and 1 tsp walnuts


DAY 2
Breakfast:
3/4 c oatmeal prepared with water, stir in 1/2 c skim milk
2 linls turkey sausage
1 c blueberries

Snack;
1/2 c fat free riccotta cheese with 1/2 c raspberries and 1 tbsp chopped pecans

Lunch:
Salad made with 4 oz water packed tuna, 1 c chopped romaine lettus, 1/2 c sliced bell pepper and 1/4 c chopped green onions topped with 2 tbsp low fat Italian dressing

Snack: 1/2 c fat free cottage cheese with 1/2 c salsa

Dinner
1 turkey burger
3/4 c roasted cauliflower and broccoli florets
2/4 c brown rice
1 c spinach salad
1 tbsp light balsamic vinaigrette

DAY 3
Breakfast:
Omelet made with 4 egg whites and 1 whole egg, 1/4 c chopped broccoli, 2 tbsp each fat free refried beans, diced onion, dried mushrooms and salsa
Quesadilla made with 1/2 of one small corn tortilla and 1 tbsp low fat jack cheese
1/2 c diced watermelon

Snack:
1/2 c fat free vanilla yogurt with 1 sliced apple and 1 tbsp chopped walnuts

Lunch:
Salad with 2 c chopped romaine, 4 oz grilled chicken, 1/2 c chopped celery, 1/2 c diced mushrooms, 2 tbso shredded low fat cheddar and 1 tbsp low fat caesar dressing
1 clementine
1 cup skim milk

Snack:
1 fat free mozzarella string cheese stick
1 medium orange

Dinner:
4 oz shrimp, grilled or sauteed with 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp chopped garlic
1 medium articole, steamed
1/2 c whole wheat couscous with 2 tbsp diced bell pepper, 1/4 c garbanzo beans, 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro and 1 tbsp fat free honey mustard dressing

DAY 4:
Breakfast: 1 light whole grain English muffib with 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter and 1 tbsp all fruit spread
1 wedge honeydew
1 c skim milk
2 slices Canadian bacon

Snack:
yogurt parfait made with 1 c low fat vanilla yogurt, 2 tbsp sliced strawberries and 2 tbsp low fat granola

LUNCH:
wrap made with 4 oz thinly sliced lean roast beef, 1 6 inch whole wheat tortilla, 1/4 c shredded lettuce, 3 medium tomato slices, 1 tsp horseradish and 1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 c pinto beans or lentils with 1 tsp basil
1 tbsp light Caesar dressing

SNACK:
8 baked corn chips with 2 tbsp guac

DINNER:
4 oz grilled halibut
1/2 c sliced mushrooms sauteed with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 c chopped yellow oniion and 1 c green beans
Salad made with 1 c arugula, 1/2c halved cherry tomatoes and 1 tsp balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce with 1/4 c fat free yogurt, 1 tbsp chopped pecans and dash cinnamon

DAY 5:
Breakfast:
Burrito made with 1 medium whole wheat tortilla, 4 scrambled egg whites, 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 c fat free refried bacl beans, 2 tbsp salsa, 2 tbsp low fat cheddar and 1 tso cilantro
1 c mixed melon

SNACK:
3 oz sliced lean ham
1 medium apple

LUNCH
turkey burger
Salad made with a c baby spinach, 1/4 c halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 c cooked lentils, 2 tsp grated Parmesan and 1 tbsp light Russian dressing
1 c skim milk

Snack:
1 fat free mozzarella string cheese stick
1 c red grapes

DINNER:
5 oz grilled wild salmon
1/2 c brown or wild rice
2 c mixed baby greens with 1 tsp low fat caesar dressing
1/2 c all fruit strawberry sorbet with 1 sliced pear

DAY 6:
Breakfast:
Frittata made with 3 large egg whites, 2 tbsp diced bell peppers, 2 tsp chopped spinach, 2 tbsp part skim mozzarella cheese and 2 tsp pesto
1/2 c fresh raspberries
1 small bran muffin
1 c skim milk

Snack:
1/2 c low fat vanilla yogurt with 1 tbsp ground flax and 1/2 c diced pear

LUNCH:
4 oz sliced turkey breast
Tomato-cucumber salad made with 5 slices tomato, 1/4 c sliced cucumber, 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme and 1 tbsp fat free Italian dressing
1 clementine

Snack:
smoothie made with 3/4 c skim milk, 1/2 banana, 1/2 c low fat yogurt and 1/4c sliced strawberries

DINNER:
4 oz red snapper baked with 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1/2 tsp no-sodium seasoning
1 c spaghetti squash with 1 tsp olive oil and 2 tsp grated paresan cheese
1 c steamed green beans and 1 tbsp slivered almond

DAY 7
Brakfast:
2 slices Canadian bacon
1 whole grain toaster waffle with sugar free fruit spread
3/4 c berries
1 c skim milk

Snack:
1/4 c fat free cottage cheese with 1/4 c cherries and 1 tbsp slivered almonds

Lunch:
Salad made with 2 c baby spinach, dried cranberries, 3 slices avacado, 1 tbsp slivered walnuts abd 2 tbsp low fat vinaigrette
1 apple
1 c skim milk

Snack:
1/4 c plain fat free Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp sugar free fruit spread and 1 tbsp flaxseed
1/4 c blueberries

Dinner:
4 oz lean pork tenderloin stir fried with onions, garlic, broccoli and bell pepper
1/2 c brown rice
5 medium tomato slices with 1 tsp each chopped ginger, chopped cilantro, light soy sauce and rice wine vinegar

 

[pjlla]

Friday's QOTD: I have learned to always have the right kinds of food in the house. I don't eat out (even though I work at a restaurant, I don't eat there as I need portion control) I also view this as the rest of my life instead of just a diet. Giving up late night snacks helps too.

Next big change for me is exercise. We just bought the P90X program and it came yesterday. DH has been reading all the books so the plan is for all 5 of us to start the one hour work outs tonight. That means I will go from virtually zero planned exercise to 1 hours six days per week

While I just maintained this week I have noticed that I went down a size in my pants. I've also have dozens of people comment on how good I look so something must be working.

I have a question for everyone: What do you think your ideal size would be? I remember thinking that a size 12 was where I wanted to be back when I was wearing a size 18. When did my first weight loss attempt I blew by 12 and landed at 10 which I was happy with for awhile. Then I thought an 8 would be ideal, but even at size 8 I still have the Mommy pooch. So now I'm thinking 6. I need to know what other people view as an ideal size as I try to get my head wrapped around it.

First of all.... good luck with the P90X.... it is BEYOND TOUGH. Don't get discouraged if it is too difficult in the beginning... just do what you can and keep moving!

Second.... regarding the sizes.... quick story. I pulled out some clothes from storage, thinking that after my weight loss they would finally fit (I had been saving them from my full-time working days, before I had kids). Now keep in mind, these clothes are from the early 1990's!! And I wasn't pencil thin when I wore them.... probably in my 140-150's AT LEAST... possibly even 160. They are both skirts, a size 12 and a size 13. The size 12 was SO TIGHT around my waist that I could not even think about wearing it... MAJOR MUFFIN TOP. It went into the Goodwill bag. The other one fit well enough to wear.

Keeping that in mind.... the majority of clothes in my closet now are size 6 and 8 pants.... a few 10's that are a little big and a few 3's and 4's that obviously run BIG. So this size 12 being that tight REALLY BROUGHT HOME to me about how sizes have changed over the years. I am 5'5" (just barely) and I am currently at 137 lb. (just 7 lb from goal!!). I weighted 139-ish when I got married in 1992 and was HAPPY to wear a 10 or 12. I don't believe that I EVER wore an 8 back then.

It also made me realize how much my body has changed. I am at a lower weight now than I have been in my ENTIRE ADULT LIFE... but my body shape has changed and that baby belly pooch (and no c-sections... just too much pregnancy weight gain).

Let's not get hung up on a number on the tag!! Get to a healthy, normal, comfortable weight that you can maintain and the H*LL with what the size says.

Let me first warn you (all southern ladies have this habit of making excuses for why their house is so messy or their hair is a mess) that I just woke up and put the clothes on for my monthly picture...it's my goal to be at 150 by the end of this year so here's the first pics....


Started out at 265.8-now 243.2

Less than 100 pounds to go!!!

Sounds daunting doesn't it...but it came on in a year, it can come off in a year!!

Losing the right way....exercising 45-90 minutes a day and keeping calories under 2000, on good days under 1500!

Tara

I am so proud of you for being brave enough to post photos. I have been here on the DIS for many years and I have NEVER been brave enough to post photos or to even MEET anyone IRL. And YES, the change does show.... especially around your face and neck and belly!!

I lost 2 pounds this week and I'm out of the 200's!!!!!

CELEBRATE THAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!! Isn't it a great feeling??!!

I'm going to share some photos. Keep in mind that I am still very much a work in progress...

HOT MOMMA! (Just think of Marie Osmond from the Nutrisystem commercials when she says that!!). And in a BIKINI! I will NEVER be that brave (or that slim!!). You look wonderful.

I added the fifteen pound sticky to my signature today! I was really excited. This is the weight I took off around this time last year and I'm still so highly motivated that I know this time I'll keep taking it off. This is really in large part due to all of you!!! Your posts on what works, what doesn't work, and hearing about your successes big and small really helps to motivate me! So, thank you to everyone here on this thread.

The sticky looks GREAT on you!

I totally did not stick with this. It is KING CAKE season down here!

I have lost 1.5 lbs since this started. Yeah it's 1.5 more than nothing but gee whiz. I lost more than that but gained some back.

Just gonna work on getting back on track now...

Glad you came back to us. King Cake season sounds delicious and terrible all at once. Is it some sort of pre-Mardi Gras tradition?

When is it going to warm up?

That is me RIGHT NOW. I sat down without a sweatshirt on and I have been sitting here shivering for an hour!!

I did great at the work dinner last night. I had a glass of wine, a piece of sea bass, none of the rice and ate the grilled veggies. I did have a bit of the cheesecake...but just the smallest tasting and I had plenty of points available for it. I made my one glass of wine last the whole night by drinking plenty of water at the table as well. I was really happy with the outcome though because there were tons of tempting foods that I didn't even really feel like I was truly tempted by. I tend to look at so many foods now and think...how many minutes on the treadmill will that cost me.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Jen

You made EXCELLENT choices at your dinner!

I'm down 60 lbs since I started my weight loss journey. Is it okay to use the 60 lb WISH clippie even though I lost most of it before I found this board?

Did I miss the question for today?

You go ahead and GRAB that clippie and wear it proudly!!

Second.... no, you didn't miss the QOTD. I'm a bit behind today.


Well, good evening all. Sorry that this is my first time on today. We left the house at 5:45 am this morning for a swim meet and I am just back in the last hour. I should have thought ahead and posted today's QOTD last night. But you all did so good answering the question about clothing sizes, I will let that stand as today's unofficial QOTD. (Special thanks to my3princes for asking that question!!) I will be on early tomorrow with Sunday's question... then I am off to another swim meet.

You all would be proud of me. I actually got up at 4 am today to be sure to get in my workout before we went to the swim meet. I know I could have done it tonight, but I KNEW I would be tired and I am not a night person (and I didn't really know what time we would be getting home). It was actually not that bad to get up that early to fit it in and I was able to really relax for the rest of the day, know that it was out of the way! I don't mind getting up at 5am, but 4 am seemed crazy. But it was really okay.

DD is making dinner tonight, so I will have a bit of time to scrapbook before bed. Wohoo!

Gonna run now. I'll see you all in the morning!................P

 

[tigger813]

Staying very focused today. Just had supper and had steak tips with onions and mushrooms on top and a tiny salad. Still drinking my water. I wrote down what I ate earlier in the day so I had my calories all set for the rest of the day. I will still treat myself later to a Skinny Cow or some lite popcorn. Need to be good today as I will be eating pizza tomorrow when we have company.

Earlier I had an English muffin with lite Country Crock on top. For lunch I had 1 hot dog on a potato bun with some cut up gherkins and ketchup. No snacking today. Had a cup of green tea a few hours ago. May have another later. Had my one cup of diet soda earlier today as well. Was at 615 calories through lunch.

Did my EA Sports Active workout this afternoon and 3 mile Pilates WATP DVD. Still plan on getting 3 more miles in tonight. I will probably do the 2 mile and then the 1 mile as those are my faves right now. I've also been cleaning house all day!

Time to go clean the kitchen and make an angel food cake that we can all snack on all week! Love it!

Have a great night everyone!

 

[tigger813]

Yesterday I reached a 40 pound total for weight loss! I plan on that getting to 50 by mid March!

I'm going to stick with my 20 pound clippie since that's what I've done since joining you all on these boards! When I'm all done I may put up my 50!

Positive attitude!!!!!!

 

[jennz]

I'm down 60 lbs since I started my weight loss journey. Is it okay to use the 60 lb WISH clippie even though I lost most of it before I found this board?

Heck yes put up the 60 clippie!! You've lost that much - what a great motivator for you every time you see your sig! As well as for everyone else, I love seeing people's big losses.

Before everyone thinks I am a nut and have waaay too much time on my hands - I typed out the whole week of menus the other night so that I could return my secretary's magazine to here (Yes, I could have simply photocopied it but since my DH won't eat fish or mushrooms - both of which appear during the week - I wanted him to be able to scratch things out, etc etc. so I could configure comparable substitutions. I figured it would just be easier to have it on a clean piece of paper with no pictures, etc etc. Thank God for the cut-and-paste function!)

Thanks for posting that! And no I don't think you're nuts! ha ha I really don't

First of all.... good luck with the P90X.... it is BEYOND TOUGH. Don't get discouraged if it is too difficult in the beginning... just do what you can and keep moving!

Second.... regarding the sizes.... quick story. I pulled out some clothes from storage, thinking that after my weight loss they would finally fit (I had been saving them from my full-time working days, before I had kids). Now keep in mind, these clothes are from the early 1990's!! And I wasn't pencil thin when I wore them.... probably in my 140-150's AT LEAST... possibly even 160. They are both skirts, a size 12 and a size 13. The size 12 was SO TIGHT around my waist that I could not even think about wearing it... MAJOR MUFFIN TOP. It went into the Goodwill bag. The other one fit well enough to wear.

Keeping that in mind.... the majority of clothes in my closet now are size 6 and 8 pants.... a few 10's that are a little big and a few 3's and 4's that obviously run BIG. So this size 12 being that tight REALLY BROUGHT HOME to me about how sizes have changed over the years. I am 5'5" (just barely) and I am currently at 137 lb. (just 7 lb from goal!!). I weighted 139-ish when I got married in 1992 and was HAPPY to wear a 10 or 12. I don't believe that I EVER wore an 8 back then.

It also made me realize how much my body has changed. I am at a lower weight now than I have been in my ENTIRE ADULT LIFE... but my body shape has changed and that baby belly pooch (and no c-sections... just too much pregnancy weight gain).

Let's not get hung up on a number on the tag!! Get to a healthy, normal, comfortable weight that you can maintain and the H*LL with what the size says.



I am so proud of you for being brave enough to post photos. I have been here on the DIS for many years and I have NEVER been brave enough to post photos or to even MEET anyone IRL. And YES, the change does show.... especially around your face and neck and belly!!

You all would be proud of me. I actually got up at 4 am today to be sure to get in my workout before we went to the swim meet. I know I could have done it tonight, but I KNEW I would be tired and I am not a night person (and I didn't really know what time we would be getting home). It was actually not that bad to get up that early to fit it in and I was able to really relax for the rest of the day, know that it was out of the way! I don't mind getting up at 5am, but 4 am seemed crazy. But it was really okay.

DD is making dinner tonight, so I will have a bit of time to scrapbook before bed. Wohoo!

Gonna run now. I'll see you all in the morning!................P

Wow interesting about the size difference! I had no idea...and you are so right about how our weight might the same or even less but "things" have shifted.

I'm too shy to post pictures too...I've met a few people IRL from the boards, mostly b/c a good friend hosts the Indy Dismeet and we help him out setting up and cleaning up. We actually met them through the Dis - first person we met off the boards and I was sooooooooo nervous he was going to be some scary cyber-freak! He wasn't though. Super nice guy and family and his dd cheers with our dd now!

Yesterday I reached a 40 pound total for weight loss! I plan on that getting to 50 by mid March!

I'm going to stick with my 20 pound clippie since that's what I've done since joining you all on these boards! When I'm all done I may put up my 50!

Positive attitude!!!!!!

Upgrade your clippie! I had no idea you lost that much - awesome!!

Okay are you all ready for this...I went sledding today!! First time in my life! (grew up in Orlando) It was actually fun, but it was cold. I almost peed my pants - that was not fun (post baby benefit lol sorry if tmi!) and I think I'm kind of bruised - at one point I bounced off onto a side walk. And that's a lot of work just getting up off the ground over and over!

 

[tigger813]

Thanks, jennz! Maybe I will change it!

Time to play a game with the kiddos before sending them to bed and me heading down for my last 3 miles of the day!

OK, I'll change my clippie to 40 lbs!

Is that ok with everyone else?

 

[my3princes]

Thanks, jennz! Maybe I will change it!

Time to play a game with the kiddos before sending them to bed and me heading down for my last 3 miles of the day!

OK, I'll change my clippie to 40 lbs!

Is that ok with everyone else?

If I can claim the 60 lbs clippie then you definitely NEED the 40 lb one.

 

[jennz]

Tracey your clippie disappeared (or I missed it)!

Just wanted to share this thread with everyone...Support Haiti on the Dis and get directions to a Hidden Mickey! This person has convinced a cm's at Coronado who were doing some repairs to design and hide a hidden mickey, and he's asking Dis'ers for a $1 contribution to any Haiti relief charity and he'll send you info on how to find it. How cool is that? That is so creative!

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Oh man, King Cake. It's so festive and tasty - I made one a few years ago when it was featured on the King Arthur catalogue. Do they sell it by the slice in bakeries there or is it always a matter of having a whole one on hand?

1.5 is 1.5!! Never give up, we'll get back on track and stay there. I'm down .4 for the whole challenge after a bad week, so you're not alone. Hang in there. What is king cake season? sounds dangerous.

Glad you came back to us. King Cake season sounds delicious and terrible all at once. Is it some sort of pre-Mardi Gras tradition?

King Cake


King cakes are a close relative to the cinnamon roll in both ingredients and taste. And I think a few places sell some mini king cakes that are roughly one serving, but the vast majority are full cakes.

It's technically not called "king cake season" but in my mind, that's one of the best parts of Carnival, which lasts from Three Kings Day (Epiphany - Jan 6th) through Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday - the day before Ash Wednesday). This year, Mardi Gras Day is February 16th. Most bakeries will only sell king cakes during Carnival because that is traditional. A few will change the colors of the sprinkles on top and sell them year round.

This is the same time period as the parades, a few of which have already rolled but the bulk of them are coming up the the next two and a half weeks.

I have good intentions to go to the park tomorrow to walk/jog. I just need to follow through with it.

 

[lisaviolet]

I'm going to share some photos. Keep in mind that I am still very much a work in progress...

Me at age 23

Me at age 33

Age 36

Age 37

Age 40 last night (no makeup these are pre P90X photos)

Thanks so much for posting. You look fantastic. And honestly I"m so excited about seeing the effects of P90X on you. You have that perfect weight lifting/body weight exercising body. You're already small boned.

Lisa

 

[lecach]

We're snowed in today (with 5 whole inches of snow ) and I have been SO hungry. I was bad, but not SUPER bad.

Activity

I did 40 minutes on Wii Fit Plus

We played in the snow two times - just getting dressed and then getting the wet clothes off of DS and myself was a workout.

Food

For breakfast I had egg beaters on a english muffin

lunch was a piece of cheese toast (whole wheat bread) and tomato soup with a 100 calorie Little Debbie nutty bar for dessert

Afternoon snack was a 2% milk cheese stick

Dinner was flank steak, Betty Crocker mashed potatoes and green beans. dessert was snow cream.

I really think with all my activity that I didnt do too bad - what do you guys think?

 

[jennz]

We're snowed in today (with 5 whole inches of snow ) and I have been SO hungry. I was bad, but not SUPER bad.

Activity

I did 40 minutes on Wii Fit Plus

We played in the snow two times - just getting dressed and then getting the wet clothes off of DS and myself was a workout.

Food

For breakfast I had egg beaters on a english muffin

lunch was a piece of cheese toast (whole wheat bread) and tomato soup with a 100 calorie Little Debbie nutty bar for dessert

Afternoon snack was a 2% milk cheese stick

Dinner was flank steak, Betty Crocker mashed potatoes and green beans. dessert was snow cream.

I really think with all my activity that I didnt do too bad - what do you guys think?

I have been so hungry today too!!

I think you had a good day, your food sounds healthy and you were active - great job!

 

[lisaviolet]

Get over here girlfriend!!!!!

Yeah! Congratulations.

Good evening all. It wasn't the best of weeks for me. I was up 2lbs after being down almost 4 last week. I did discover that the two things I wear on the WiiFit weigh vastly different amounts so that was part of it, I think. I'll just have to be sure and wear the same thing on weigh-in days. It's also a bit of a water retention week, please the snacking urges have been killer strong this week. It's just been one of those "starving" weeks. Gotta watch out better for that! Of course, it's also been a stressful week with kids longer and more often than ususal (and still continuing as they'll be here most of the weekend too - and they wonder why I said no sleepover tonight ). This next week, I'll definitely be working to regain control.

Well that's half the success Tia - owning it.

I totally did not stick with this. It is KING CAKE season down here!

I have lost 1.5 lbs since this started. Yeah it's 1.5 more than nothing but gee whiz. I lost more than that but gained some back.

Just gonna work on getting back on track now...

Once again - after all these years going down on the scale I've come to the conclusion that success comes from not freaking out at what we see as "failures" and "setbacks". For sure.

I have been tugging on my jeans all week to pull them up and they have very faded knees (on the floor w/ kids a lot and the fashionable dark wash shows knee wear way too quick)

I have a trip to DL in 3 weeks so went jean shopping. I got a smaller size!!! They are a bit snug but better than hanging in the butt! I think the snug fit will help remind me to keep focused. I'm debating on taking the bigger jeans on the trip but maybe I shouldn't. Probably need as much reminded to not go overboard with all that yummy food!

I finally got back on the treadmill in over a week..super busy this week. It felt so good.

Keep up the good work everyone.

Yeah on the smaller size. Nice feeling, eh?

and
Spring is just around the corner!!! 7 weeks or so.
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Gosh what a lovely thought.

I'm down 60 lbs since I started my weight loss journey. Is it okay to use the 60 lb WISH clippie even though I lost most of it before I found this board?


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Of course. Congratulations. Let us know how you like the P90X.

I just removed my 75 only because I want to get off the numbers for a bit. But at least half of that was pre-WISH and I'll be putting it back up.

Yesterday I reached a 40 pound total for weight loss! I plan on that getting to 50 by mid March!

I'm going to stick with my 20 pound clippie since that's what I've done since joining you all on these boards! When I'm all done I may put up my 50!

Positive attitude!!!!!!

I should look - I forgot to so forgive me if you put it up. Claim it all!

 

[sahbushka]

Went shopping in my closet today (or really in the bin I keep all my smaller sized clothes in) and also tried on a bunch of clothes a friend of mine who recently lost a bunch of weight was getting rid of. I found a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear in over 5 years fit...wearing them right now! I had to get rid of the pair that I bought around my birthday because they were falling off me (when I bought them they were tight) and the pair I got out of my closet a month and a half ago still fit ok except when I move around a bunch like going for a long walk or dancing (I kept having to hike them up when I was out dancing thursday night - 80's night!) It is good I found this pair because I am heading to disneyland in 26 days and plan to do a bunch of walking...don't want to keep having to hitch up my pants!

SarahMay

 

[iheartdolewhips]

I have a trip to DL in 3 weeks so went jean shopping. I got a smaller size!!! They are a bit snug but better than hanging in the butt! I think the snug fit will help remind me to keep focused. I'm debating on taking the bigger jeans on the trip but maybe I shouldn't. Probably need as much reminded to not go overboard with all that yummy food!

Take your small new jeans and forget the old ones!

I'm down 60 lbs since I started my weight loss journey. Is it okay to use the 60 lb WISH clippie even though I lost most of it before I found this board?

Use it! You've earned it!

OK, I'll change my clippie to 40 lbs!

Is that ok with everyone else?

Yes! You deserve to use it - it doesn't matter when you lost it!

 

[tigger813]

I had to take out some of my signature stuff so everything relevant could be seen. I had to take out the fall challenge and my walking to Disney image.

I think the 40 pound clippie looks good on me! LOL! So it's there now! Can't wait to change it to 50! Hopefully by the end of February! Then I hope to be a maintainer!

Just finished 6 miles for the day! Still enjoying my water. Had a half handful of M&Ms earlier! Not sure if I want to have my Skinny Cow or some lite popcorn. Same calories!

Watching Celtic Woman on PBS. Should be preparing for my Sunday School class in the morning. I'll do it in the morning. Just want to relax the rest of the night!

Good night Losers!!!!!