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[lecach]

Monday QOTD: What are the tools that you use most in your weight loss journey?

1) I use WW (I am a lifetime member but havent been at goal since I got pregnant in 2004). I did it for so long that the points are in my head so I dont go to meetings or journal.

2) I drink LOTS of water

3) And for the first time EVER in my 40 years I am exercising. I got the Wii Fit for Christmas and I have been using it every day for 30 minutes (except for the 2 days I was sick). I just did day 45 today . I can tell a big difference. My stomach is definately stronger and my belly smaller. My hips dont get sore at night like they used to.

4) I participate in the DIS Biggest Losers!

 

[my3princes]

Hello my friends...I'm on the Dis instead of stress eating! I drove the carpool to school today instead of DH, he is sick...wow I am so angry at what a little snot dd's former bff has turned out to be! In 6th grade - already! She was snotty and rude, didn't talk to dd and the attitude was toward me. DD was thinking about trying out for school cheerleading next year but wants to make sure a friend will be there and counted this girl as a friend last night - I can tell you from this 20 minute ride this morning she is NOT her friend and will probably make fun off dd. Then the topper, the get out of the car and the other two girls take off without dd - by now I'd been quiet long enough so I yell out the window "You don't even wait? Wow." and they slowed down. It was hard to restrain myself.

Well I had a "black" day yesterday, not sure if it's because I didn't feel well but hoping today will be better. Thanks for listening to my rant.

That age is hard. DS went through that is 5th grade and felt like he didn't have any friends as they were all following the "bad" boy. He took the moral high ground and did his own thing. It was very isolating, but this year those kids have come back around and he stayed out of trouble.

Sunday's QOTD: Today is Superbowl Sunday - What is your plan to succeed today?

Well my plan for success worked out real good today... I did not over eat and I was able to do some exercise while I was watching the game. I got my dumb bells and did arm exercises.


Okay this is an off the wall question can anyone tell me why I get to different weights on scales that I try. My digital scale says one thing and the Wii board tells me something else. Between the two different scales there are a 10 pound weight difference.

It sounds like you need a new scale. Our scale and wii fit board are within a pound of each other. One of the two must be out of calibration.

 

[my3princes]

Monday's QOTD:

1) I use the skills I learned at WW and it is really just habit to count points now. Granted I do it in my head, but it is still in the forfront of my mind

2) DH and I always do this together because we don't accidentally sabotage each other when we're on the same page.

3) I have this competitive drive that keeps me going. Some people would call it pig headed.

 

[heatherlynn444]

Monday QOTD:

my garmin b/c I run a lot!
my calendar where I log all my fitness which is on my fridge. I feel guilty if it isnt full of activity!

 

[jennz]

That age is hard. DS went through that is 5th grade and felt like he didn't have any friends as they were all following the "bad" boy. He took the moral high ground and did his own thing. It was very isolating, but this year those kids have come back around and he stayed out of trouble.

It sounds like you need a new scale. Our scale and wii fit board are within a pound of each other. One of the two must be out of calibration.

It's comforting to know that is "normal!" You must be proud of your ds, it's hard to go against the group.

Girls are SO mean to each other!! I had so many issues with other girls in school growing up. Fortunately I developed a thick skin. I was a cheerleader, despite not being one of the "popular" girls. I still wasn't "one of them", but I worked hard and cheered my heart out those few seasons. I've always been proud that I had the COURAGE to try out. Tell your DD to go for it, despite the other girls attitudes.

Thanks for your experience! I just don't see dd being "one of them." She is just not interested in what "everyone" is doing or in trying to fit in, but she does love cheering.

Your poor dd. Middle school is such a hard time for girls especially. I can still remember a period where I didn't have any close friends, and calling a girl to get together, and her saying, well, who do you ususally hang out with?, and feeling so low. I hope your dd does try out for cheering with some other girls, and does well. It's so hard to see other kids being hurtful to our kids. Hope you are feeling better soon Jenn. ( and sorry about your colts)

Middle school - this is killing me already! I would like to just keep her in the house with no friends and never let her date because that way she will never be hurt! Not really, of course. I'm just not ready for it all.

, jenn. The teachers at our school tell me that the girls are 100 times meaner than the boys. How did your DD feel about it? She is the kind of girl who is not afraid to pursue her goals (and help you pursue yours ). It probably didn't bother her as much as it is did you. But it is a good lesson that people who are friends, need to act like friends.

Lisa thanks! You know my dd - I didn't realize I post so much about her. DD is just rolling with it, says that's just how this girl is. She also tells me there are two types of popular girls at school - the ones that are mean and make fun of people and the ones that people like to be around. I need to just let her guide me and step in when she asks for help.

 

[jennz]

QOTD: My bodybugg has been great and really opened my eyes (and keeps them open) as to how much I burn and consume. I also keep track of all food now, since it's required for the bugg.

And this thread! Whether it's posting a non-weigh-loss thing (which - is there really one? All my emotions come back to weight - eating, losing, exercising, sleeping) that I need help getting through or reading everyone's triumphs and challenges it all helps me refocus!

 

[ladytink75]

It sounds like you need a new scale. Our scale and wii fit board are within a pound of each other. One of the two must be out of calibration.

Does your Wii board sits on the floor or carpet? Ours sits on carpet I am wondering if that makes a difference or not... If it does not make a difference maybe its time for me to go buy a new scale for the house because I want to be accurate on my weight and not think that I am gaining when I can actually be losing weight.

 

[maiziezoe]

I had a great weekend mentally. DH, the kids & I went to get errands done yesterday and I decided to stop in at 2 clothing stores to see if there was anything I liked for our cruise next month. The first store is one that I've always like the clothes in the window, but nothing ever fit. Well, this time things fit I ended up splurging on a nice dress for formal night on the cruise. It was more than I normally spend on clothes, but its my favourite colour (royal blue) and I'm happy with it. Looks great, and the style will still look great even as a go down in weight. Then we headed to the second store, and I got 2 dresses (marked down 70% off ) and 4 shirts. Those 6 items cost less than the other dress which amused DH. It really hit home, that while I haven't lost many pounds since May, I have definitely lost inches. The only downside, is bathing suits are looking worse, as the baby pouch hasn't shrunk while the rest of me has, so now the pouch looks bigger, but it will happen.



We ended up with just us at home to watch superbowl. I ended up going grocery shopping before the game, and got some good healthy food for the week, but also brought home A&W for a late lunch. But I've been tracking everything, so it's okay for the splurge for the week.
I got an hour of exercise in watching the game. After the game, DH & I played a new board game (Formula D!) and I pulled out the exercise ball to sit on while we played.
Overall a great weekend, with some splurging on clothes and eating, but all in control and counted, so I'm happy

Whoo Hoo new smaller clothes!! That is wonderful!!!

Hello my friends...I'm on the Dis instead of stress eating! I drove the carpool to school today instead of DH, he is sick...wow I am so angry at what a little snot dd's former bff has turned out to be! In 6th grade - already! She was snotty and rude, didn't talk to dd and the attitude was toward me. DD was thinking about trying out for school cheerleading next year but wants to make sure a friend will be there and counted this girl as a friend last night - I can tell you from this 20 minute ride this morning she is NOT her friend and will probably make fun off dd. Then the topper, the get out of the car and the other two girls take off without dd - by now I'd been quiet long enough so I yell out the window "You don't even wait? Wow." and they slowed down. It was hard to restrain myself.

Well I had a "black" day yesterday, not sure if it's because I didn't feel well but hoping today will be better. Thanks for listening to my rant.

Awwww... for your DD. Last year, my DD noticed that one of her BFF's was becoming a mean girl. It was very hard for her to separate from her (I was friends with her BFF's mom), but she did it slowly and she is happier that she is no longer friends with her. Every morning as my daughter leaves for school, I remind her... "don't become a mean girl". At school my DD is known by some of her teachers as "the shy girl" and by her other teachers as "the class clown". So odd.

Was anyone else disappointed in the The Who yesterday? Maybe it's because I listened to Tommy about a bazillion times with my boyfriend way back in the 70's but it just wasn't the same. At some point in your life it might just be better to rest on your laurels!

Yes!! I sing Pinball Wizard on RockBand all the time .... yesterday my oldest son said, "you sound better than they do mom!" LOL Not sure if that was a compliment.

Okay this is an off the wall question can anyone tell me why I get to different weights on scales that I try. My digital scale says one thing and the Wii board tells me something else. Between the two different scales there are a 10 pound weight difference.

I have that same problem. My bedroom scale is a pound higher than my Wii scale. I also have a problem with my Wii Fit weight and my Biggest Loser weight. I can weigh myself on the wii fit and 5 minutes later weigh myself for the Biggest Loser and I will be 2 pounds heavier on the Biggest Loser than I was on the Wii Fit just 5 minutes earlier. AND IT'S THE SAME SCALE! I get so frustrated!

 

[pjlla]

I'm back!!

I am patiently waiting for my WW magazine to come in the mail. My DSIL gave me a gift subscription for Christmas. They sent me the Nov/Dec 2009 issue in late January to start the subscription. I thought that was LOUSY (to send a magazine that hadn't been on the newstands for several weeks) so I called them. They apologized and said they would extend my subscription by a month... but I still haven't gotten another magazine. I figured they would immediately send out the January issue, but nothing. And I haven't gotten the February issue either (or maybe it only comes every other month??). I am going to call them if I don't get an issue by the end of the week.

I also got a gift subscription to Creating Keepsakes, which came just like it should. I LOVE that magazine. Wish I could find another scrapbooking magazine that I loved as much.

I'm not big on magazines. I hate the waste (of getting rid of them... even if they get recycled or shared) and the clutter (I have enough junk around the house) and I am notoriously cheap, so I refuse to order magazines, but we do like receiving them as gifts (and DD and I frequently check them out of the magazine). Last year my parents sent us National Geographic for the year and DD and I really enjoyed it. DS received TWO magazine subscriptions for his birthday. HOpefully it will get him to enjoy some reading time.

Can you tell I'm bored here at work and I am just blabbering here to kill time!!???

In my effort to get healthier on all levels, I have decided to try and stop microwaving ANYTHING in plastic. I've always been fairly careful at home, but here at work it is just EASIER to pack my lunch in plastic (tupperware, rubbermaid, gladware) and microwave in it. But I KNOW how harmful those plastics are and how much they degrade when they are overheated, so I've decided to make an effort to change that habit. I brought an oversized mug with my lunch today (big cappuccino mug) and I put my curried chicken and brown rice in it and heated it up. It also FELT nicer to eat out of crockery instead of plastic.

Another thing I do to cut down on plastic that I bring into my house is to make my own frozen "Lean Cuisine" meals. When I make a particularly low calorie/low fat meal, I try to make extra and freeze it in a mini casserole (or plastic, depending on what's available in the house). I've done it with the previously mentioned curried chicken and brown rice, with fish and veggies, with pasta/veggie casseroles, and with soups, all with good luck. It saves $$ too. I find that unless they are on sale and a I have a coupon, those frozen light meals are really expensive!! The LC flatbread and pannini sandwiches that DD likes can be almost $3.50, depending on where I buy it. That is NUTS for a frozen sandwich! That's even nuts for a FRESH sandwich.

Not sure about dinner tonight. I have chili in the crockpot for the rest of the family (along with some Bisquick biscuits), but it is not homemade.... it is doctored up canned chili (trying to use up some pantry supplies and it was a desperate moment). I will check the NI on the cans (it was a few kinds of chili mixed together, plus some extra beans and tomatoes), but I have a feeling it will be WAAAY too high in calories for me to want to eat.
(I was going to make a nice homemade meal, but I figured out about 7pm last night that DD and I were going from school at 3:30 pm to the Y where we will be until 6:30 pm.... but DH and DS would be home and leaving for basketball about 6:00pm to watch a playoff game and then play in their game at 7:30 pm.... so we wouldn't all be home for dinner until after 9pm!! And if I didn't leave something for the men they would buy pizza AGAIN!!! So I rummaged through the pantry and came up with three cans of chili, a can of beans, and a huge can of tomatoes.... plus a package of biscuit mix..... dinner was DONE!) I just need to make sure that DH makes some broccoli for DS and himself. I forgot to get it cut up this morning... think he can handle it???

I bought the canned chili to keep on hand for baked potato nights, when someone would want chili potatoes but I didn't want to make a whole batch. How I ended up with three cans I don't know... must have been on sale. DD won't like the fact that I added extra beans, but tough luck to her.

Well.... rambling time is over! Have a great evening everyone!......P

 

[maiziezoe]

I talked to my Rheumatologist this morning. He wants to me to stop doing the C25k program for a month and start doing it again in March. Instead of doing the C25k program, he wants me to walk 3 miles three times a week this week, 4 miles three times a week next week and 5 miles three times a week the following week. When I get up to 5 miles, he wants to see me again and then I can start the program again, if everything is okay. I am bummed because I was really enjoying the program but I must follow his orders.

This morning I did my scheduled EA Sports workout and then I did the 20 minute ab workout. Then I did WATP for three miles. It was my first time doing it and I really enjoyed it... except Leslie's eyebrows. I can't stop looking at them. They are distracting.

Monday QOTD: What are the tools that you use most in your weight loss journey?

1) WW.com. I keep track of everything I eat. I also use the WW app on my iPod Touch.

2) Wii Fit. Even if I do an hour of exercise doing something other than the Wii Fit, I always find the time to do at least 15 minutes of Wii Fit throughout the day.

3) This board. I find it inspirational and challenging and I love checking in here everyday.

4) My C25k program on my iPod.

Oh, and as of yesterday, I have lost 20.1 pounds since Christmas. I'm pretty geeked about it!

Off to clean the basement. I'm cleaning out my oldest sons room and turning it into an office for my hubby and cleaning some space to make an exercise room.

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Tools I am using: THIS BOARD! My elliptical, WATP, WII, WII FIT, EA SPORTS ACTIVE More workouts! Lots of water! Counting calories. Irish Step class once a week!

Done 5 miles so far today and my EA Sports Active workout. Hope to do at least 1 more mile after I take the girls for a haircut and tonight I have my Irish Step class! Only a little over half way through my calories for the day so I'm trying to decide what to have for supper. It may just be hot dogs as it's one of those rushed crazy nights with activities!

Enjoy the rest of your day!

 

[my3princes]

Does your Wii board sits on the floor or carpet? Ours sits on carpet I am wondering if that makes a difference or not... If it does not make a difference maybe its time for me to go buy a new scale for the house because I want to be accurate on my weight and not think that I am gaining when I can actually be losing weight.

Our Wii Fit Board is on the floor, not carpet. We also got a new scale a couple of years ago and found that our old one was off by nearly 5 lbs

 

[princessbride6205]

Okay this is an off the wall question can anyone tell me why I get to different weights on scales that I try. My digital scale says one thing and the Wii board tells me something else. Between the two different scales there are a 10 pound weight difference.

Is your Wii less than your digital scale? If it's 10 lbs less on Wii that could be the carpet. Our Fit came with these little feet you stick on all the existing feet, it raises it up off the carpet a fraction of an inch.

I'm not big on magazines. I hate the waste (of getting rid of them... even if they get recycled or shared) and the clutter (I have enough junk around the house) and I am notoriously cheap...

I could have written this exact quote! We keep getting an obscene amount of gift subscriptions though. DD is only 2 and receives 3 magazines! My dad gets discounts thru work so he sends me 4 (i read 2.5 of them) and Disney gave me a free sub to Family Fun, which is useless except for about 2 pages a month. DD is just too young for most of the stuff they suggest.

I bought the canned chili to keep on hand for baked potato nights, when someone would want chili potatoes but I didn't want to make a whole batch. How I ended up with three cans I don't know... must have been on sale. DD won't like the fact that I added extra beans, but tough luck to her.

Well.... rambling time is over! Have a great evening everyone!......P

I didn't quote the whole thing, but your dinner rambling was cracking me up!

QOTD Monday: Weight loss tools?
Reusable water bottle. I drink a lot more during the day when I have one with a sippy lid. It's seems silly to me, but it works!
The treadmill - if I had to get all my running done outside in MN winters, I wouldn't be a runner!

 

[jennz]

ladytink.... our wii balance board is less than our home scale, and my home scale is the same as what I weigh at the doctor. Sadly, b/c the balance board weight it lower! Ours is on carpet.

Anne thanks for telling me that about your daughter! I'm friends with the mean girl's mom too and it's hard - I really want to tell her, b/c she is NOT like that, but I know she doesn't see her daughter that way and nothing good will come out of me saying it. Okay so I missed why you talked to the rheum...were you feeling pain? Or just a regular checkup? Is everything okay?

 

[Octoberbride03]

Happy Monday everybody

Was a busy weekend here. Gonna be a busy week. My new workout has shipped from QVC so I'm looking forward to that. Hopefully it'll be here by Fri.

QOTD Monday: Weight loss tools?

My reusable water bottle at work and after. At home My Coronado Springs resort mug. I just keep refilling them with water and this helps me stay hydrated. Though after the first bottle is finished(24oz) I don't really count how much more water I drink. I just keep drinking as i need it.

Also my stability ball. Exercising with it has improved my body in so many ways in addition to helping me lose weight. I'm kind of sad that my new workout doesn't have it, but I will always find a way to keep it in my lineup.

Now I'm off to do my lower body workout for tonight, already walked the dog. Then its supper time.

Oh speaking of supper does anybody here have the "Cook Yourself Thin Cookbook"? I was browsing through it last week, and while I really don't want the whole thing there was a recipe in there for Pork and Apples. If anybody has it would you kind enough to share it with me?

TIA

Have a great night

 

[tigger813]

UGH! I feel like crap this morning. Headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, laryngitis! Took some Dayquil and had some green tea! Hoping I don't have to go to work so I can lay around on the couch today. DD2 has a playdate this afternoon.

Got in 5 miles yesterday, the EA Sports Active workout and my Irish Step class.

Don't see much if anything in the cards today!

Gotta go get dressed to walk DD1 to the bus stop!

 

[MelanieC]

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

I'm going to buy 3 pairs of Lucky Brand Jeans as my reward. And of course I'm going to need to buy all new shorts since the ones I bought this summer won't fit.

I'm getting ready for work now, Hopefully I'll find some time this morning to catch up on everything since yesterday. I was too busy to really get on and read at work yesterday.

Keep at it everyone, Friday will be here soon!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: My ultimate reward will be my trip to Disney in December. I will be buying a new bathing suit next month for a weekend trip to the Cape if I reach my goal by then. I will need some new clothes as well but mainly just jeans and shorts!

 

[mikamah]

My computer time flies by when we miss the bus. I'll have to get that boy up early tomorrow.

Monday QOTD: What are the tools that you use most in your weight loss journey?

WW plan, when I do it, really keeps my calorie intake in check. Wii fit for exercise, and this thread for support. I do the ww meetings, but definitely get more support and advice here. You guys are the best.

My ring size went down 1 1/2 sizes -- within 1/2 a size of what it was in my 20's. Do you think that they are adjusting those sizes, too? DH got me a beautiful anniversary ring -- it will be ready on Wednesday just in time for Valentine's Day. We laughed and laughed because DH said all he could think of was an ad that ran last fall "diamonds, that'll shut her up!" Works for me!

thanks lisa. I'll have to check out animal planet. Congrats on your ring size!! I have a ring that was my grandmothers and had it sized down when I was sized down, and am tempted to have it sized up again so I can wear it, but I know I"m going to get back down there. I don't think the sizes have changed, just your fingers, which is great. Happy anniversary!! You're doing awesome with the weight loss!! Too funny, diamonds, that will shut her up.

I talked to my Rheumatologist this morning. He wants to me to stop doing the C25k program for a month and start doing it again in March. Instead of doing the C25k program, he wants me to walk 3 miles three times a week this week, 4 miles three times a week next week and 5 miles three times a week the following week. When I get up to 5 miles, he wants to see me again and then I can start the program again, if everything is okay. I am bummed because I was really enjoying the program but I must follow his orders.

That's a bummer, but you are right to follow doctors orders, and not risk hurting yourself. Hopefully you'll be ablt to get back to the running as planned.

Have a great day.

 

[lecach]

Tuesday's QOTD: Do you have a reward for reaching goal? Or mini-goals?

Well we are going on a cruise for our anniversary in April. We're going regardless of how much I lose. But it's something for me to strive for. And if I lose enough I wont have to wear my Spanx with my formal gown