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[50sjayne]

The answers to yesterday's QOTD are making me hungry! Its amazing how many good foods and even desserts are green!

This morning was my son's Ocean info fair and then my last Fit Club where we got remeasured and body fat-pinched. At long last, I am here to post my FINAL QOTD of the week. But first a quote from Jillian Michaels book Master Your Metabolism:

"The entire journey to health is about power. The definition of power, in my opinion, is learning to make your dream a reality."

3/18 Thursday QOTD: How do you feel about the idea of power as it relates to your efforts to change your body?


Obviously this quote resonated with me - I have really gotten into the idea of personal power in my efforts to lose weight and gain strength, and the idea that all the programs out there are not things that will change my body or my life, but rather they are tools at my disposal that I can use to my advantage. I think one of the reasons I get frustrated when people say I am "tiny," "shrinking", "a shadow of your former self" or worst of all, at risk for "disappearing" is that those descriptions sound so diminutive, and yet I am stronger than I've ever been, mentally and physically and I'm finally ready to be seen.

I understand completely what you mean. Watching the Olympics helped me with that really, seeing really strong people both physically and mentally--who are thin. Well not thin--healthy y'know.

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.

Hmm. Gym membership--2, 3 month stints at $62 $124. But you have to figure the free day old bakery stuff (muffins, bagels, english muffins etc.) I got once a week that they brought in to the facility and the amount I saved us by not washing my hair at home...I love me some Hot water and there is an endless supply at the pool. Also really needed the jacuzzi when I first hurt my back--that helped me more than anything.
Bought a great sort of high tech exercise bike at a garage sale for no more than $20 but I can't honestly remember how much it was-- I just remember how ridiculous a price it was... Really that's all I've spent.
Oh--did get a $20 pedometer for the cow last year, swim goggles and a cap.

 

[Eeyores Butterfly]

I think it may be a travelling exhibit, I'm not sure. Apparently at least the scrolls were in Kansas City at some point. I dont' know about the rest of it.

I'm up 1.2 this week. I'm not going to stress over it. I was on vacation and had fun. I'm determined that I will lose at least that much thise week so I will be back to where I started.

The snow here sucks. Aaron is ride training this weekend for Worlds of Fun, and there is no way they are goign to be given control of the ride. I'm so glad my weekend is next weekend, hopefully we'll actually get to run it.

 

[maiziezoe]

Happy Saturday!

DD is feeling better today but the DH has the flu. Oy, what is it with men when they get sick. My hubby turns into a complete baby.

I'm feeling a little bummed today (my 93 year old grandma is in the hospital with heart failure and I can't go visit because of my sick family ) and it's snowing today so I spent the morning ordering clothes for Easter. I bought a skirt from Old Navy in a size 16. At Christmas, I was wearing a size 24.

I did the 5 Mile WATP boost walk or whatever it is called. Then I worked the resistance bands. It felt good to do a real work out again.

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.


I've spent quite a bit of money. I joined ww.com, bought a few Wii workout games, a couple WATP videos, Billy Blanks video, a watch that tells me how many calories I burn, new ankle weights and wrist weights and earlier this week, I joined the gym.

But, getting healthy is going to extend my life so it is worth every stinking penny I spend to get healthy.

 

[my3princes]

We've spent a ton of money. Wii, Wii fit, games, P90X, vitamins, shakes, exercise dvds, gym memberships, new wardrobes. Yep, being fit can be expensive

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hi everyone.

I have a question for all the vegetarians/vegans. What do you do for quick and easy protein? I have really kicked up my exercise and I am loving it, but I don't think I'm getting enough protein, and I'm really trying to avoid just going to protein bars/shakes. Would like to have some ideas that aren't so processed. Thanks!

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.

We joined the Y in December. DH and I are both loving it. He's training for a half marathon in April. I bought a WATP video, and some new hand weights, some new workout clothes (which I am happy to say are getting too big ) and I get new tunes for my ipod every other week or so. I think in some ways it's a wash, because we are eating less and healthier and the Y has become kind of a social activity. We are both getting new shoes next week, so that won't be cheap, but cheaper than the doctor's bill if we stretch them too long and end up with an injury.

Hope eveyone who is feeling under the weather feels better. And to you all getting snow. I am so over winter. At least now when it cools off here it's only for a few days. Summer is just around the corner!

 

[ShortyNBug]

I didn't even think about my old Polar heart rate moniter that I haven't used since I got my Bugg. And the protein powder or the P90X results and Recovery drink I drink after Insanity.

 

[flipflopmom]

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.

Well, I've bought some running socks, 3 Jillian Michaels DVD's (I've done 30 day shred 2 times, and that's all! I was too sore to run the next day!) The best $10 I spend was for a perfect abs dvd. LOVE IT! It's intense, 8-9 minutes, 3 different workouts. I can do 8 minutes after my morning coffee and know I've worked my abs. I did just order a Nike + sensor. But that's because I am loving running, for some reason. I think I love the idea of being a runner, but anyway... I've run outside rain or shine, snowing, freezing. I would love a TM, but I think I'd get to bored on it.

When I do decide to pick up more intensive weight training, I plan on using the gym at the community college 1 mi. from house. It's FREE!

 

[ShortyNBug]

I'm up 1.2 this week. I'm not going to stress over it. I was on vacation and had fun. I'm determined that I will lose at least that much thise week so I will be back to where I started.

I was up this week too. I'm not stressin though since everything is fitting fine and I know I wasn't very good last week. We can get it off this week.

Happy Saturday!

DD is feeling better today but the DH has the flu. Oy, what is it with men when they get sick. My hubby turns into a complete baby.

I'm feeling a little bummed today (my 93 year old grandma is in the hospital with heart failure and I can't go visit because of my sick family ) and it's snowing today so I spent the morning ordering clothes for Easter. I bought a skirt from Old Navy in a size 16. At Christmas, I was wearing a size 24.

I did the 5 Mile WATP boost walk or whatever it is called. Then I worked the resistance bands. It felt good to do a real work out again.

I hear ya about hubbys getting sick. Bigger babies than the kids are!

Sorry about your grandma. I'm sure it's hard not getting there to see her.

Way to go on the new clothes! And the 5 miles!

 

[ShortyNBug]

Well, I've bought some running socks, 3 Jillian Michaels DVD's (I've done 30 day shred 2 times, and that's all! I was too sore to run the next day!) The best $10 I spend was for a perfect abs dvd. LOVE IT! It's intense, 8-9 minutes, 3 different workouts. I can do 8 minutes after my morning coffee and know I've worked my abs. I did just order a Nike + sensor. But that's because I am loving running, for some reason. I think I love the idea of being a runner, but anyway... I've run outside rain or shine, snowing, freezing. I would love a TM, but I think I'd get to bored on it.

When I do decide to pick up more intensive weight training, I plan on using the gym at the community college 1 mi. from house. It's FREE!

I've thought about the Nike + also since it's so much cheaper than the Garmin. I am the same way about being a "runner". I don't consider myself one yet even though I run. I'm just not what I picture in my head as a runner. Strange I know. I don't get bored at all on my tm. I have it infront of the tv though and walk until I find something I can watch the whole time I run. How nice would a free gym membership be! And it's so close!

 

[mikamah]

Well... I am going to try and eat more points this week and see if it helps. I am starting off today with a 6 point breakfast!! I rarely eat more than 3 or 4 pts at breakfast, so this was a big splurge!! Two Fiberone pancakes with walnuts and light syrup, plus my morning beverage! Not sure I'm really full, but it was delicious!!

Last night's jewelry party was a breeze to get through. The hostess served just a plate of regular brownies along with fruit and veggie platters, so it was easy to resist. I had cucumber, grape tomatoes, and baby carrots, plus melon and grapes. I figured I got out of there for 2 points (plus I got brave and spent NOTHING on jewelry!).

I was feeling better this morning and I went for my run nice and early. I really had to push myself to get out the door, but as usual, I was pleased with myself when I was done. I only did 40 minutes, but it was a good 40 minutes!

Off to hit the shower and then head to DD's last swim meet of the season!! I can't TELL YOU how happy I am that the season is over! ...............P

Good luck with the extra points. It will feel odd to you, I'm sure, but stick it out. Nice work at the jewelry party. It's so hard to go and not spend too much money on jewelry you don't need. When I'm invited to those parties, I try to have a hard time finding a babysitter. Hope DD did well at her last swim meet. It will be so nice to have more free weekend time,especially now that summer is coming.

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.

This is a great question. At first, I thought I haven't really spent too much, and this has been an almost 5 year journey. I bought the wii and wii fit, some hand weights, 3 watp dvds, the 30 day shred, a 15$ pedometer. I don't have any big exercise equipment, because I don't have room for anything. I definitely got my use out of the watp tapes and weights in the past 2years. But then I remembered weight watchers. I have gone off and on the past 5 years, but probably had the monthly pass for 3 years total, for a grand total of 1500$. I just stopped the monthly pass. I definitely find more support here than at ww, so I'm going to use the wish board as my primary weight loss support. Heck, $1500 is almost a disney trip! On the other hand, many months ww was money well spent, and I definitely know I would have gained more weight back if I didin't have that structure in my schedule to weighin. I know I'm in a better place right now, and can be faithful to my friday bl weighins.

Hmm. Gym membership--2, 3 month stints at $62 $124. But you have to figure the free day old bakery stuff (muffins, bagels, english muffins etc.) I got once a week that they brought in to the facility and the amount I saved us by not washing my hair at home...I love me some Hot water and there is an endless supply at the pool. Also really needed the jacuzzi when I first hurt my back--that helped me more than anything.
Bought a great sort of high tech exercise bike at a garage sale for no more than $20 but I can't honestly remember how much it was-- I just remember how ridiculous a price it was... Really that's all I've spent.
Oh--did get a $20 pedometer for the cow last year, swim goggles and a cap.

I love hearing about your bargains. It definitely sounds like you get your money's worth out of the gym.

I'm up 1.2 this week. I'm not going to stress over it. I was on vacation and had fun. I'm determined that I will lose at least that much thise week so I will be back to where I started.

The snow here sucks. Aaron is ride training this weekend for Worlds of Fun, and there is no way they are goign to be given control of the ride. I'm so glad my weekend is next weekend, hopefully we'll actually get to run it.

Hope the snow is gone soon. Glad you had a nice vacation, and keepup that positive attitude and that weight will be gone before you know it.

Happy Saturday!

DD is feeling better today but the DH has the flu. Oy, what is it with men when they get sick. My hubby turns into a complete baby.

I'm feeling a little bummed today (my 93 year old grandma is in the hospital with heart failure and I can't go visit because of my sick family ) and it's snowing today so I spent the morning ordering clothes for Easter. I bought a skirt from Old Navy in a size 16. At Christmas, I was wearing a size 24.

So sorry your grandma is sick. It's so hard at that age, they are so fragile. I hope she does ok and is home soon. And i hope your family is better soon so you can go see your grandma.

I've thought about the Nike + also since it's so much cheaper than the Garmin. I am the same way about being a "runner". I don't consider myself one yet even though I run. I'm just not what I picture in my head as a runner. Strange I know. I don't get bored at all on my tm. I have it infront of the tv though and walk until I find something I can watch the whole time I run. How nice would a free gym membership be! And it's so close!

What is the Garmin? Is it like the body bugg?

I am off to do week4day1 of c25k. I'm a little nervous because my last day was hard. I did go after work, and the park was much more crowded, so I think, a. I was tired, and b. I tried to run faster than I should have so I would look better in front of so many people. You know those strangers you may never see again that really aren't looking at you anyway. Duh! I will not do that today.

Happy sunday everyone!!

 

[flipflopmom]

OK, technical, very long, possibly TMI info below:

So today, I am up 3 lbs. from yesterday. Around the 20th of each month, , this happens. So I went back and kind of charted the last month on my wii fit graph. This information bummed me out, and had me really thinking, and I've come to some conclusions about my body.

#1. 2 days before TOM, I have a big weight drop. 3 lbs in one day last month, 2.4 this month.

#2. 1 day before TOM, I have a big weight gain. (Assuming tomorrow brings what I think.) Last month, 5 lbs. This month 3 lbs.

Since I couldn't go back to more than a month with detail, this is what happened last month.

*It took 6 days of up before this TOM weight was back to weight before
*In the next 9 days, I dropped 1 lb. (It probably would have been a little more, but a bad 36 hours of eating, traveling, sitting didn't help)
* In the next 13 days, I dropped 11 lb.

The best I can remember about the month before, it was very similar. So for 2 weeks a month, I am gaining and losing TOM weight, and very little else, and then for 2 weeks it really comes off quickly. I get the gain for a week, (maybe this month it will stay up only 3 instead of 5). Looking back at the weekend at gymnastics helped explain the only 1 lb. in 9 days a little.

Anyone else ever been this technical? Do you have trends in your weight loss?

11 lbs in 13 days sounds like a lot, I know, but when put into a total of 14 for the month? Until today's gain, I had lost 28 lbs. in 2 months, so that's about the norm for the last month, also. I wonder if it is too fast in some respects, but I've done such a turnaround with my lifestyle. I was probably 3000 calories a day, b/c I drank a ton of soft drinks daily, eating a ton of fast food and CRAP. I'm consistently keeping 1200ish HEALTHY calories a day, gone from total couch potato to at least 5 days of exercise a week.

If you've made it this far, thanks for reading my book. You guys are truly my support/information system! Any input welcome!

 

[jenanderson]

I did just order a Nike + sensor. But that's because I am loving running, for some reason. I think I love the idea of being a runner, but anyway... I've run outside rain or shine, snowing, freezing. I would love a TM, but I think I'd get to bored on it.

I have a Nike+ and really liked it. You do have to be careful about the calibration though as they are known for being slightly off. I used mine for a long time but then did switch to the Garmin. DH now uses the Nike+.

I am like you - I get totally bored on my TM. I bought a used one for a cheap price to help when it was WAY below zero outside but I will run outside in almost anything to avoid the TM.

The idea of being a runner is a great one! I don't know what it is about it except that I think I think of runners as being motivated, strong, powerful, determined, etc....who wouldn't want to be thought of that way?!

BTW - on your other post - I notice cycles of things all the time. I notice that my weight cycles each month. I had posted that even my attitude seems to cycle. I will have 3-4 good days of diet and exercise followed by several days of bad diet and exercise. There will be days where I feel positive by all that I am doing and all the changes and then the days where I can't get out of the funk. I have been logging it all and it is interesting to watch and then recognize that it is happening. I still haven't figured out how to really change things from happening but at least I can say...well, in a day or two it will be better!

I've thought about the Nike + also since it's so much cheaper than the Garmin. I am the same way about being a "runner". I don't consider myself one yet even though I run. I'm just not what I picture in my head as a runner. Strange I know. I don't get bored at all on my tm. I have it infront of the tv though and walk until I find something I can watch the whole time I run. How nice would a free gym membership be! And it's so close!

I think we all have these images in our mind of a runner. I will say though that I am working on re-thinking that image and learning to say that I am a runner. I think it is great that you can use your TM for your running. There are some people who can train all the time on the TM and that is great because you are never limited by time of day and weather.

But then I remembered weight watchers. I have gone off and on the past 5 years, but probably had the monthly pass for 3 years total, for a grand total of 1500$. I just stopped the monthly pass. I definitely find more support here than at ww, so I'm going to use the wish board as my primary weight loss support. Heck, $1500 is almost a disney trip! On the other hand, many months ww was money well spent, and I definitely know I would have gained more weight back if I didin't have that structure in my schedule to weighin. I know I'm in a better place right now, and can be faithful to my friday bl weighins.

What is the Garmin? Is it like the body bugg?

I am off to do week4day1 of c25k. I'm a little nervous because my last day was hard. I did go after work, and the park was much more crowded, so I think, a. I was tired, and b. I tried to run faster than I should have so I would look better in front of so many people. You know those strangers you may never see again that really aren't looking at you anyway. Duh! I will not do that today.

Happy sunday everyone!!

I really am considering what to do about my WW fee too. I know that without the structure of WW I would not have been as successful. I am going to see about keeping it until the start of summer and then trying on my own. Most of my support does come from here and all of you and thankfully...you are all nice enough to do it for free!

The Garmin is a running watch. It keeps track of where you run (via GPS), your pace, calories burned, total time, heart rate, etc. I love mine. It is a bit expensive but because it uses GPS, it is very accurate. I also got it because it can be attached to my bike and also tell me information about my bike rides.

WAY TO GO! You are doing incredible on the C25K! Doesn't it feel great to be getting so far? You will be done with the program before you know it! I know what you mean about looking good when you run in front of others...just try to ignore them all and do your own thing. The one thing that I really learned from the C25K was to stick to the plan and not push too hard. I pushed myself but only to the point where I knew I could take it. It helped me get through the whole program quickly without repeating any weeks. Keep it up!!!

 

[jenanderson]

I AM A RUNNER!

This is me at the end of the finish line from my 7K race yesterday and I ran the whole thing without walking!!! When people ask me now, I will say that...YES, I am a runner!

I may not look like a traditional runner and I am sure that I am never going to be the first person over the finish line (or be in the top 10 finishers for that matter). Still, I have trained hard and I have pushed myself to do things I never thought I would accomplish. I have stuck to a training plan and completed it to the point where I could run 5K. I researched more and learned how to push myself even further and now can run 7K. I am now picking a program to help me train for a half marathon and looking for one to run.

I started this because a friend asked me if I would run with her. Seriously, she knew what I looked like (27 pounds heavier) and still asked. I figured she thought I could do it so I had better get with it. My support has come from so many people. First, jbm02 (the friend who asked me to run) literally believes that I can run the Princess half marathon with her in 2011 and that is huge. Next, I have a friend who I worked with who motivates me every day. Finally, you guys all have given me compliments and told me I could do this and I can't say thank you enough. This is where I will say to all of you who are trying out the C25K program and trying to be a runner...YOU CAN DO IT! If I can, then you can! Don't give up and keep on going even when it is hard.

The feeling of finishing the C25K was great. The feeling of finishing my first race was INCREDIBLE!

Just so everyone knows...I am a runner!

PS - Thanks for letting me go on and on to celebrate ME!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Good Morning Friends. I hope everyone is well. After a really bad week I had a great night out Friday with DIS friends from the podcast. We ate over at Celebration Town Tavern and I had great company with John, Kevin, his mom, and Bobs wife Diana; plus alot of other great friends. I just listed those some of you may have herd of. It was nice to have dinner with friends after such a traumatic week. Somehow I have eaten out on Friday and Saturday and managed to loose 2lbs. So I have a new clippee Yay!!!


QOTD: I have not spent any money on this journey short of food. C25K is virtually free short of a pair of shoes and good weather. I am still going even though I graduated and it is very nice just doing what I want to do and not having to follow the program. So yay I have exercise I finally like after all these years. Diet I am doing WW core. I cant count points it makes me crazed. This is much easier for me. I use my extra points for treats such as a few desserts at Boma last night. It is working for me.

 

[pjlla]

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.

Well.... I opted to "go it alone" rather than officially join WW again when I started this journey in January of 2008, so I have obviously SAVED a ton of money in meeting fees, etc. I already owned a treadmill. I have bought new sneakers periodically, a few DVDs (I currently own about 4 WATP, one DWTS which I hate, and a few BL, one of which was a gift). I did indulge in the Wii Active (we already owned the Wii and the Wii Fit), but I don't use it anymore. It just wasn't any fun for me. I have bought two sets of hand weights at Target and a set of WATP weighted balls at the Goodwill. And I just bought two Power90 VHS tapes at the Goodwill for 99 cents each. And I bought a few pairs of running pants and yoga pants on clearance at Old Navy, plus a few running bras (cheap ones).

We have had Y membership for years because of DD's swimming and DS's activities, so that wasn't an added expense.... I just started utilizing my portion of the membership much more! DH bought me a nice digital food scale for my b.day last year (at my request). I borrow DD's Ipod when I run because I don't own one (but I'm starting to think I need one!). Most of the books I have read on the subjects of exercise, diet, healthy eating I have gotten from the library, but I bought a few along the way.

Overall I'd say I haven't spent more than a few hundred dollars over the last two+ years. Not too bad in my book!

Happy Saturday!

DD is feeling better today but the DH has the flu. Oy, what is it with men when they get sick. My hubby turns into a complete baby.

I'm feeling a little bummed today (my 93 year old grandma is in the hospital with heart failure and I can't go visit because of my sick family ) and it's snowing today so I spent the morning ordering clothes for Easter. I bought a skirt from Old Navy in a size 16. At Christmas, I was wearing a size 24.

I did the 5 Mile WATP boost walk or whatever it is called. Then I worked the resistance bands. It felt good to do a real work out again.

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.


I've spent quite a bit of money. I joined ww.com, bought a few Wii workout games, a couple WATP videos, Billy Blanks video, a watch that tells me how many calories I burn, new ankle weights and wrist weights and earlier this week, I joined the gym.

But, getting healthy is going to extend my life so it is worth every stinking penny I spend to get healthy.

Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope everyone recovers so you can go visit her.

Great job on the significant drop in sizes!!

Hi everyone.

I have a question for all the vegetarians/vegans. What do you do for quick and easy protein? I have really kicked up my exercise and I am loving it, but I don't think I'm getting enough protein, and I'm really trying to avoid just going to protein bars/shakes. Would like to have some ideas that aren't so processed. Thanks!

QOTD 3/20: Have you been able to go along this weight loss journey without spending much money or have you spent a lot? I'm not talking food here, just in terms of ww fees, videos, garmins, equipment, that type of thing.

We joined the Y in December. DH and I are both loving it. He's training for a half marathon in April. I bought a WATP video, and some new hand weights, some new workout clothes (which I am happy to say are getting too big ) and I get new tunes for my ipod every other week or so. I think in some ways it's a wash, because we are eating less and healthier and the Y has become kind of a social activity. We are both getting new shoes next week, so that won't be cheap, but cheaper than the doctor's bill if we stretch them too long and end up with an injury.

Hope eveyone who is feeling under the weather feels better. And to you all getting snow. I am so over winter. At least now when it cools off here it's only for a few days. Summer is just around the corner!

I imagine most of the proteins I am going to mention are probably pretty obvious to a vegetarian.... nuts and nut butters come to mind first, although they are pretty high in fat/calories. Beans seem to the next obvious answer. Beans and rice are yummy.... I have a recipe for an excellent brown rice/black bean cold salad if you are interested. Cheese comes to mind too, unless you are vegan, of course.... but cheese is pretty high in fat too. Tofu is good and can be bought in lower fat versions. And the liquidy silken tofus that come in flavors are actually VERY tasty... kind of like pudding.

I'm not sure if you are concerned about food combining to get "complete" proteins, but that is something to think about.... whole wheat with the nut butters, brown rice with the beans, etc.

Good luck with this.

OK, technical, very long, possibly TMI info below:

So today, I am up 3 lbs. from yesterday. Around the 20th of each month, , this happens. So I went back and kind of charted the last month on my wii fit graph. This information bummed me out, and had me really thinking, and I've come to some conclusions about my body.

#1. 2 days before TOM, I have a big weight drop. 3 lbs in one day last month, 2.4 this month.

#2. 1 day before TOM, I have a big weight gain. (Assuming tomorrow brings what I think.) Last month, 5 lbs. This month 3 lbs.

Since I couldn't go back to more than a month with detail, this is what happened last month.

*It took 6 days of up before this TOM weight was back to weight before
*In the next 9 days, I dropped 1 lb. (It probably would have been a little more, but a bad 36 hours of eating, traveling, sitting didn't help)
* In the next 13 days, I dropped 11 lb.

The best I can remember about the month before, it was very similar. So for 2 weeks a month, I am gaining and losing TOM weight, and very little else, and then for 2 weeks it really comes off quickly. I get the gain for a week, (maybe this month it will stay up only 3 instead of 5). Looking back at the weekend at gymnastics helped explain the only 1 lb. in 9 days a little.

Anyone else ever been this technical? Do you have trends in your weight loss?

11 lbs in 13 days sounds like a lot, I know, but when put into a total of 14 for the month? Until today's gain, I had lost 28 lbs. in 2 months, so that's about the norm for the last month, also. I wonder if it is too fast in some respects, but I've done such a turnaround with my lifestyle. I was probably 3000 calories a day, b/c I drank a ton of soft drinks daily, eating a ton of fast food and CRAP. I'm consistently keeping 1200ish HEALTHY calories a day, gone from total couch potato to at least 5 days of exercise a week.

If you've made it this far, thanks for reading my book. You guys are truly my support/information system! Any input welcome!

I think that it is VERY smart of you to be tracking ALL of this so carefully. If you can detect a pattern, you have a good chance of overcoming the pattern... or at least being able to rationalize an unexpected gain. I don't think that a loss of 28 pounds in two months is too quick... especially for the START of a weight loss journey. But I would expect the weight loss to slow down a bit as you go along. But you should be able to keep up a 1-2 pound loss per week if you are diligent.

If you are able to track those extreme fluctations to your TOM, then you have a plausible excuse for them. Overall you will be a LOSER, but things will just look like a rollercoaster along the way I suppose. I get VERY bloated when I am ovulating (a newer condition that has started in about the last 3-5 years). I guess things just change with age!

Keep doing what you are doing, keep tracking, keep eating right and exercising and you will come out AHEAD OF THE GAME! Maybe there should be a week or two each month where you just skip the scales??

I AM A RUNNER!

This is me at the end of the finish line from my 7K race yesterday and I ran the whole thing without walking!!! When people ask me now, I will say that...YES, I am a runner!

I may not look like a traditional runner and I am sure that I am never going to be the first person over the finish line (or be in the top 10 finishers for that matter). Still, I have trained hard and I have pushed myself to do things I never thought I would accomplish. I have stuck to a training plan and completed it to the point where I could run 5K. I researched more and learned how to push myself even further and now can run 7K. I am now picking a program to help me train for a half marathon and looking for one to run.

I started this because a friend asked me if I would run with her. Seriously, she knew what I looked like (27 pounds heavier) and still asked. I figured she thought I could do it so I had better get with it. My support has come from so many people. First, jbm02 (the friend who asked me to run) literally believes that I can run the Princess half marathon with her in 2011 and that is huge. Next, I have a friend who I worked with who motivates me every day. Finally, you guys all have given me compliments and told me I could do this and I can't say thank you enough. This is where I will say to all of you who are trying out the C25K program and trying to be a runner...YOU CAN DO IT! If I can, then you can! Don't give up and keep on going even when it is hard.

The feeling of finishing the C25K was great. The feeling of finishing my first race was INCREDIBLE!

Just so everyone knows...I am a runner!

PS - Thanks for letting me go on and on to celebrate ME!

You LOOK like a runner!! I'm a bit envious. I am waaay too intimidated to actually sign up for a REAL race. Maybe someday. I am so impressed. WAY TO GO!!!



Happy Sunday Morning to everyone!

Well.... I tried eating a bit more yesterday too... I ended the day feeling REALLY FULL and I did use all of my points plus a few Flex points. But I didn't feel GUILTY about it and that is a BIG change. And GUESS WHAT??...... After eating MORE than normal for just two days.... I got on the scale this morning and it showed me down more than a full POUND from Friday!! Go figure! Hopefully I can hold onto that loss and maybe drop a bit more before next weigh-in???

I am hoping my neighbor calls to go for a walk this morning. Maybe I'll have to call her if I don't hear in a few minutes. I'm up for a good long walk this morning.

It will be a sort of relaxing day here. No swim meets, no robotics, nothing big planned. DS has a friend coming over, DD has homework. I will try to get some scrapping done and catch up on a few household chores. That will be it for today.

I'm going to go catch up on my WISH journal and then call my friend to walk.......P

 

[mikamah]

Anyone else ever been this technical? Do you have trends in your weight loss?

If you've made it this far, thanks for reading my book. You guys are truly my support/information system! Any input welcome!

I haven't really tracked trends, but always tried to be aware of the Tom and try not to stress if I saw a gain when I should have seen a loss because the day to day fluid fluctuations and hormones are a part of life. I think it's great you have done that and see what your body does through the month, and a 14 pound per month loss is fabulous. Try not to stress and just know that that monthly gain will go away in time. Congrats on 28 pounds!!

I really am considering what to do about my WW fee too. I know that without the structure of WW I would not have been as successful. I am going to see about keeping it until the start of summer and then trying on my own. Most of my support does come from here and all of you and thankfully...you are all nice enough to do it for free!

The Garmin is a running watch. It keeps track of where you run (via GPS), your pace, calories burned, total time, heart rate, etc. I love mine. It is a bit expensive but because it uses GPS, it is very accurate. I also got it because it can be attached to my bike and also tell me information about my bike rides.

WAY TO GO! You are doing incredible on the C25K! Doesn't it feel great to be getting so far? You will be done with the program before you know it! I know what you mean about looking good when you run in front of others...just try to ignore them all and do your own thing. The one thing that I really learned from the C25K was to stick to the plan and not push too hard. I pushed myself but only to the point where I knew I could take it. It helped me get through the whole program quickly without repeating any weeks. Keep it up!!!

It was hard to stop going to ww, but I have done it on my own too, and feel like I know the program so well I can do it. Well, I did get out and do W4D1, and it felt awesome!! There were some people we knew at the park, and I just did my thing, and didn't pay attention to anyone else while I was running, and it made a big difference. The 5 minutes today did not seem as bad as friday night 3 minutes. I think my head was just more in the game. I don't feel like a runner yet, but right now, I think I will be!!

I AM A RUNNER!

This is me at the end of the finish line from my 7K race yesterday and I ran the whole thing without walking!!! When people ask me now, I will say that...YES, I am a runner!

I may not look like a traditional runner and I am sure that I am never going to be the first person over the finish line (or be in the top 10 finishers for that matter). Still, I have trained hard and I have pushed myself to do things I never thought I would accomplish. I have stuck to a training plan and completed it to the point where I could run 5K. I researched more and learned how to push myself even further and now can run 7K. I am now picking a program to help me train for a half marathon and looking for one to run.

I started this because a friend asked me if I would run with her. Seriously, she knew what I looked like (27 pounds heavier) and still asked. I figured she thought I could do it so I had better get with it. My support has come from so many people. First, jbm02 (the friend who asked me to run) literally believes that I can run the Princess half marathon with her in 2011 and that is huge. Next, I have a friend who I worked with who motivates me every day. Finally, you guys all have given me compliments and told me I could do this and I can't say thank you enough. This is where I will say to all of you who are trying out the C25K program and trying to be a runner...YOU CAN DO IT! If I can, then you can! Don't give up and keep on going even when it is hard.

The feeling of finishing the C25K was great. The feeling of finishing my first race was INCREDIBLE!

Just so everyone knows...I am a runner!

PS - Thanks for letting me go on and on to celebrate ME!

Whoo hoo!! You look amazing, so happy and healthy and proud!! You should be celebrating!! Love reading about your journey and knowing you were where I was once, not long ago. Congratulations. You are a runner!!!!

Good Morning Friends. I hope everyone is well. After a really bad week I had a great night out Friday with DIS friends from the podcast. We ate over at Celebration Town Tavern and I had great company with John, Kevin, his mom, and Bobs wife Diana; plus alot of other great friends. I just listed those some of you may have herd of. It was nice to have dinner with friends after such a traumatic week. Somehow I have eaten out on Friday and Saturday and managed to loose 2lbs. So I have a new clippee Yay!!!


QOTD: I have not spent any money on this journey short of food. C25K is virtually free short of a pair of shoes and good weather. I am still going even though I graduated and it is very nice just doing what I want to do and not having to follow the program. So yay I have exercise I finally like after all these years. Diet I am doing WW core. I cant count points it makes me crazed. This is much easier for me. I use my extra points for treats such as a few desserts at Boma last night. It is working for me.

I'm glad you had some nights nights out, after your week, you certainly deserved it. Your new clippie looks awesome!!

Well.... I tried eating a bit more yesterday too... I ended the day feeling REALLY FULL and I did use all of my points plus a few Flex points. But I didn't feel GUILTY about it and that is a BIG change. And GUESS WHAT??...... After eating MORE than normal for just two days.... I got on the scale this morning and it showed me down more than a full POUND from Friday!! Go figure! Hopefully I can hold onto that loss and maybe drop a bit more before next weigh-in???

I am hoping my neighbor calls to go for a walk this morning. Maybe I'll have to call her if I don't hear in a few minutes. I'm up for a good long walk this morning.

It will be a sort of relaxing day here. No swim meets, no robotics, nothing big planned. DS has a friend coming over, DD has homework. I will try to get some scrapping done and catch up on a few household chores. That will be it for today.

I'm going to go catch up on my WISH journal and then call my friend to walk.......P

I'm so glad you're seeing results on the scale already. Sounds like a nice relaxing day for you. Enjoy it.

I'm going to hop in the shower and then head to the park. The are having a parade in town at 2pm for a local girl who played on the olympic girls hockey team, so we're going to that too. The spirit in town is great, they have flags and poster up and down the main street, and she came back and went to her old elementary school and talked to the kids. It's so inspiring for the kids to know if you try hard, anything is possible.

 

[Rose&Mike]

jenanderson--way to go on completing the 7k, too exciting! You look happy in your picture!

pjlla--I would love the bean and rice salad recipe. Thanks. I think I'm going to start boing some eggs and have a hardboiled egg after a big workout. I have normal cholesterol, so I'm not worried about that. I eat a lot of beans, but haven't ventured too much into tofu yet. Maybe I need to move in that direction.

flipflopmom--I track my weight in excel, and I definitely see patterns. It makes it so much easier to be able to say, ok I know why this is happening. I think it's helped me to avoid binges, because I know what my body is doing when my weight is up and I don't just quit and say--oh well I can eat the chips cause it doesn't matter. Instead I'm saying, ok if I can maintain this week, I'm doing great, because statistically I know I'm going to have a big drop next week. I also keep notes if something out of the ordinary is going on. I think it's a great tool, and has really helped me to get in touch with myself--does that make sense? And it's weird, but I know that when I start losing belly fat, which has just really started kicking in, my periods are a mess. This happened last time I lost weight. But last time I backed off of my exercise because I wasn't feeling well. This time I'm sticking it out, and I'm going to assume eventually things will regulate again. It was nice to read that someone else is seeing patterns as well.

mikamah--glad you enjoyed your run at the park!

Congrats to everyone who is seeing losses this weekend!

 

[mikamah]

Oh, I almost forgot the best 54 dollars I spent on this journey was on an Enell sports bra! I would never have survived day one of C25K without it.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I AM A RUNNER!

I started this because a friend asked me if I would run with her. Seriously, she knew what I looked like (27 pounds heavier) and still asked. I figured she thought I could do it so I had better get with it. My support has come from so many people. First, jbm02 (the friend who asked me to run) literally believes that I can run the Princess half marathon with her in 2011 and that is huge. Next, I have a friend who I worked with who motivates me every day. Finally, you guys all have given me compliments and told me I could do this and I can't say thank you enough. This is where I will say to all of you who are trying out the C25K program and trying to be a runner...YOU CAN DO IT! If I can, then you can! Don't give up and keep on going even when it is hard.

The feeling of finishing the C25K was great. The feeling of finishing my first race was INCREDIBLE!

Just so everyone knows...I am a runner!

PS - Thanks for letting me go on and on to celebrate ME!

That is awesome!!! You look like a runner to me. I just finished the C25K and I know what that feeling is about. Now I am working or disntance because I am not quite there yet. Great job and celebrate away!!

 

[jenanderson]

Somehow I have eaten out on Friday and Saturday and managed to loose 2lbs. So I have a new clippee Yay!!!

QOTD: I have not spent any money on this journey short of food. C25K is virtually free short of a pair of shoes and good weather. I am still going even though I graduated and it is very nice just doing what I want to do and not having to follow the program. So yay I have exercise I finally like after all these years. Diet I am doing WW core. I cant count points it makes me crazed. This is much easier for me. I use my extra points for treats such as a few desserts at Boma last night. It is working for me.

Great job! Your new clippee is beautiful!!!

I laugh at how different people do different things. I think starting the C25K was the most expensive part of the journey so far for me. I have new shoes, new running clothes (I love an excuse to buy new clothes), my TM (can't skip a training day), my Garmin (if I am going to run I want to know my statistics), books about running, race entry fees and so much more!

You LOOK like a runner!! I'm a bit envious. I am waaay too intimidated to actually sign up for a REAL race. Maybe someday. I am so impressed. WAY TO GO!!!

You can sign up for a race ANY TIME! I was so scared about what it would be like. The race on Saturday had 3000 people and that terrified me. However, when I got there and saw everyone it was fine. Sure there were people who ran the race in incredible times but there were people of all shapes, sizes and abilities there. I may be nervous about my own personal performance at a race but I will do not know if I will be nervous about the other people any more. I am already registered for another race in April and am working with DH to find one race a month that works for us. You can do it too!

It was hard to stop going to ww, but I have done it on my own too, and feel like I know the program so well I can do it. Well, I did get out and do W4D1, and it felt awesome!! There were some people we knew at the park, and I just did my thing, and didn't pay attention to anyone else while I was running, and it made a big difference. The 5 minutes today did not seem as bad as friday night 3 minutes. I think my head was just more in the game. I don't feel like a runner yet, but right now, I think I will be!!

Whoo hoo!! You look amazing, so happy and healthy and proud!! You should be celebrating!! Love reading about your journey and knowing you were where I was once, not long ago. Congratulations. You are a runner!!!!

I kind of feel like I really know WW and could continue it on my own as well. That is why I think I will stop at some point too.

Glad that you got out - I think the 3 minute intervals were the hardest ones for DH and I. We started doing so much better once we passed that point. I honestly don't think I felt like a runner until crossing that finish line yesterday. I just had this imagine in my head of a runner and it never seemed to be me. The thing was, once I picked up my medal yesterday felt like I was a runner and no one could ever take that away from me.

Oh, I almost forgot the best 54 dollars I spent on this journey was on an Enell sports bra! I would never have survived day one of C25K without it.

Love it!