BL 3 -- Blue team week 1

[jennz]

Hi Everyone! I'm a late sign up and got to join with the wonderful BLUE team...hooray!

About me... I'm 42, married 16 years, one dd age 9 1/2. I also have plantar fasc. and it keeps me from walking. I keep thinking that losing this 65 pounds will help the pain. I can't really say I'm doing WW, although I have been tracking points I just stop when I reach my daily limit. (stop counting, that is). I've been watching "Honey we're killing the kids" (LOVE IT!) and decided to get my families help in healthier meals, so we each pick menus for 2 days/wk (one of those days dd is also cooking) and homemade pizza on Sundays. Unforunately I've been sick for the last 2 weeks - stomach flu, now I'm just getting over an upper respiratory thing, so we haven't quite started on that yet but they like the idea. Sadly they are both sick today.

Oh - I'm cutting my diet cokes down to 2/day, maybe even giving them up but I'm not quite there yet.

p.s. My Blue Team Captain tag is from the 1st Wish bl contest, the one with the cash prize that Mykelogan won...

 

[kitkat324]

jennz~ Welcome to the Blue Team, glad to have you join us! I think thats such a great idea that not only are you eating healthier but that you are getting your family involved as well. Just today I went to the store and got a ton of fresh fruits and veggies and when I got home my husband said "Oh good, I want to eat healthier too" and then he went on to say "thats all you got" as in where is the good stuff!
Sorry to hear that you and your family are sick. I hope that all of you feel better soon! I will send some your way!

 

[jennz]

Thank you thank you! And thanks for the pixie dust...I'll be using some for my sanity with those two sick at the same time!

That's funny about your dh - I guess I'm like him, I want to eat healthy too, when I'm not in the mood for chips or chocolate.

 

[AuntieM03]

Happy Sunday everyone!

I went to Disneyland yesterday. I did pretty well with the eating and I did alot of walking. When I got home I still did my crunches/push-ups that are a part of a sparkpeople challenge.

My goal for the coming week is to get back to the gym. I only made it one time last week. My goal is to make it at least 4 times this week.

 

[SeaSpray]

I went food shopping today and bought all "good stuff", much to DSs' disappointment.

I bought chicken breast, ground sirloin (I'll make a South Beach Diet-approved meat loaf later this week!), sirloin burgers (which we just had for dinner, using Light Multi-grain English muffins as the buns), turkey burgers, and low-carb/high fiber Lavosh bread to make wraps for lunches this week. The lunchmeat I got is buffalo chicken breast, London Broil, and turkey breast. Also got the components for a garden salad, 2 dozen eggs, red grapes, bananas, low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (I toss some on the wraps for lunch), and Breyer's Carb Smart ice cream bars for the occasional treat.

I love how my sons are eating healthy now, basically by default, because I refuse to buy "junk" for the house anymore. And since learning about how deadly high fructose corn syrup is, I consider anything that contains it, to be "junk". lol I love ketchup but for the last few months had hardly ANY ketchup at all (I only had it at one meal and that was while at WDW in July. lol), because it contains high fructose corn syrup, but now I can buy organic ketchup (Heinz just came out with organic ketchup!! ) and use that instead.

To me, it's not ONLY about losing weight, but also about eating healthy foods not filled with a lot of garbage. Believe me, I am the LAST person in the world who I would ever think would've started sounded like a health nut, but now that I know how bad that stuff is for you, I just can't eat it anymore (except for on rare occasions!), and I just can't buy it for my DSs anymore either. I'm fortunate because my DSs are old enough (19 and 16) to fully understand when I explain the reasonings behind my complete 180 degree turn around in eating habits, and to accept it and not complain (much). LOL


Here's a question for all of you (if nobody minds me asking!):

How are your spouses/other family members reacting to your way of eating and changes in diet/exercise?

Are they doing it with you? Are they supportive, or do they want no part of it??

I contribute at least 50% of my success during the last 3 1/2 months to the fact that my DH is doing this right along with me.

 

[ohMom]

happy sunday evening to all

Vija -- your workdays are almost over my daughter plays the clarinet she really loves band, and they are going to WDW this spring! i'm not chaperoning though, she doesn't want me there and honestly the cost was, I thought, pretty high for chaperones and an 18 hour bus ride... and double

christa -- was TODAY a day off?? 15 days in a row!! yowsa!!

i don't have time to address everyone

this weekend i did ok, not fabulous but pretty good. i have been hungry so that ought to count for something! i did miss a workout though.

i never answered all the questions either! i'll do fitness goals tomorrow

what i did to get ready for BL? i watched lots of BL re-runs with my youngest, we love the show. i gave myself lots of pep talking too, i can do this and be successful. i have done it before i can do it again!

as for support around the house -- my DH is a great guy and he's supportive but then he's also an enabler to bad eating. he likes to 'treat' us to dinners out so i don't have to cook, and tells me that he thinks i'm beautiful just the way i am. i have to remind him that i WANT to do this b/c i'll feel better and then he's always, ok, i'll support you. he's very supportive in time for workouts, he was a fitness buff when we met...ages ago....but we try to keep that priority and set a good example for the girls

michele -- i just googles the verse in your signature! AWESOME! and be sure you check in with us and tell us each of the 4 days you hit the gym. which days do you have planned?

 

[jennz]

Seaspray - share some junk food horror stories to keep me away from those aisles!

To answer your question - dh is very supportive of any changes I want to make, but he's the same as ohmom's honey - likes to "spoil" me by buying dinner out (which is very and sometimes too tempting for me to handle) and tells me I look great...dd is the same. She is only 9! I want her to choose healthier foods but I don't want to "deprive" her either, there's got to be a balance in there somewhere. I'm also careful to not freak or get despondent about my weight, I don't want her to pick that attitude up. Of course she excercises a lot and has cheer practice for hours...I did actually try to do her cheer homework with her one night, I thought that would great mom/daughter time and I would get in shape - HA! The only thing I managed to do was hurt myself! Those girls are tough, I'm tellin' ya! Maybe I'll work on it at home alone and then tell her I'll start up again...hmmm...

Having them choose menus helps also, at least I'm thinking it will...they know they have at least 2 days worth of food they'll love (for dh that means no fowl and for dd that means no red meat) and our rules are we're choosing from my library of healthy recipes and we don't make fun of other's choices.

ohMom- I've been hungry today too! And I've been proud of the choices I made, to either not eat or grab some fruit etc.

Have a great night everyone!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

lovetoscrap, great job keeping up with eating good! Your earthy comment made me laugh!

slk537, I think you and I are neighbors!!! The Renaissance fair you are talking about is about 70 minutes away from me! I am in Wisconsin as well. Can you PM your town name to me? We have never been there and it is something that I am interested in someday. I also like how you bought yourself a purse as a reward. I think I am going to think about some rewards that are attached to weight loss.

disneychrista, 15 days in a row? and now you'll have to work till Wednesday? You really need some time off! What kind of job do you do? Hopefully you will get caught up so you can have some time off on Wednesday. Hang in there, you'll make it. AND how great is it that you are craving exercise! Shows that you have made some changes that your body really loves!

hrpufnsash, OH, would I love to go back! We never made it to Lithuania, but we went to Latvia in 1992. It was just after the Soviet Union collapsed and they were free again! Very eye opening. I have heard that it has become more modern then when we were there. It is a very beautiful country! Can I tag along? I think I should shock my body like you are, it is so used to junk.

SeaSpray, that is awesome you are on a roll with you South Beach! YOu go girl!

Debbie, Finland.... Wow that is so COOL! I was there for just a couple of days and LOVED IT! Funny story... we went to the zoo in Helsinki and they had a guy living in a tent in a cage... they had it labeled **** Sapien and had info just like any other animal at the zoo! Now that is a job I want! Going to work everyday and hanging out! I checked out that website, and that is an impressive choir! You must be very proud. Did they have a good time? How did that walk go that slk537 inspired?

jennz We are glad to have you on the team! Hey as one captain to another if you have any helpfull hints or ideas I would love them! When you get a chance can you PM your starting weight to me? If you have one from the past week that would be great. We had our weigh ins last week Tuesday and the first week weight loss weigh in will be this Tuesday. I have done the same thing as you, when I reach my points target, I just stop counting. I have to be accountalbe and just STOP EATING when I reach my points target! Maybe we can help each other with that. I hope you feel better soon! Two weeks of being sick is way too long. Can you tell me a little about the "we're killing our kids" think? My DD loves kecthup (in fact she will have some fries with her ketchup ) and all of that junk, I need to bring the family in and your info startled me a little and perhaps will drive me to action. I hope your kids feel better too!

kitkat324, that is too funny about your DH! My kids are like that! And when I buy some healthy stuff, they will often gobble it up before I get to it! I guess that is good, I would rather they eat healthy, but hey, save some for mom!

AuntieM03, Sounds like you are close to DL! I am jealous! I would like to get my walking in at the happiest place on earth too!

OhMom, Work is done! HURRAY! Sunday nights are my favorite nights of the week! I love the pep talking to get ready for our challenge! I think I need to do some more of that.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Ok guys, I feel a little down right now, can you guys be my cheerleaders and picker uppers? This is a little complicated. Today we did a case on a lady that is middle aged shall we say. WAY younger than most of our patients. She is 3 inches taller than me and weighs less than me, and I have to say she looked really big to me. I mean REALLY big! I can't even imagine how I would look on that operating room table naked. ANd that wasn't the worst of it. The comments from other people in the room were very disheartening. I felt so ashamed just knowing that I am way, way, way bigger. My self esteem and good intentions plummeted. I ended up eating through my feelings. Then to make it worse, after work I went to McDonalds drive thru. I was adjusting my food (I have a long drive home and often eat my dinner in the car sometimes just to stay awake) and a guy was walking past my window and he said "you shouldn't eat that" OH MY GOSH, I was just in despair. I am generally a very happy person, but as I was driving home, I really wondered, AM I TRULY HAPPY? How could I be when I am always so miserable, ashamed, on the look out for people laughing at me, on the look out for situations that could embarass me, etc. No, I am not kidding I am ALWAYS thinking about this. REALLY, I have so much weight to loose, over 1/2 of my body weight I need to loose, so you can guess where I am. I am always tired, uncomfortable, out of breath, and embarassed. Even at night, I am uncomfortable, I can no longer sleep without pain. I can't sleep on my back because of back pain, I can't sleep on my side because of hip pain, and I can't sleep on my tummy because my tummy is in the way and it is like sleeping on a big hump. I am thinking about this Every minute of Every day. I can't underscore that enough... ALL OF THE TIME! I just want to be happy again.

 

[becka]

Ok guys, I feel a little down right now, can you guys be my cheerleaders and picker uppers? This is a little complicated. Today we did a case on a lady that is middle aged shall we say. WAY younger than most of our patients. She is 3 inches taller than me and weighs less than me, and I have to say she looked really big to me. I mean REALLY big! I can't even imagine how I would look on that operating room table naked. ANd that wasn't the worst of it. The comments from other people in the room were very disheartening. I felt so ashamed just knowing that I am way, way, way bigger. My self esteem and good intentions plummeted. I ended up eating through my feelings. Then to make it worse, after work I went to McDonalds drive thru. I was adjusting my food (I have a long drive home and often eat my dinner in the car sometimes just to stay awake) and a guy was walking past my window and he said "you shouldn't eat that" OH MY GOSH, I was just in despair. I am generally a very happy person, but as I was driving home, I really wondered, AM I TRULY HAPPY? How could I be when I am always so miserable, ashamed, on the look out for people laughing at me, on the look out for situations that could embarass me, etc. No, I am not kidding I am ALWAYS thinking about this. REALLY, I have so much weight to loose, over 1/2 of my body weight I need to loose, so you can guess where I am. I am always tired, uncomfortable, out of breath, and embarassed. Even at night, I am uncomfortable, I can no longer sleep without pain. I can't sleep on my back because of back pain, I can't sleep on my side because of hip pain, and I can't sleep on my tummy because my tummy is in the way and it is like sleeping on a big hump. I am thinking about this Every minute of Every day. I can't underscore that enough... ALL OF THE TIME! I just want to be happy again.

I am so sorry you had such a rough day. Believe me I know how you feel though. I have heard people make comments (what the hell is wrong with them anyway ) and knowing that I am in even worse shape than the person in question. Even now that I know I look and feel better it still gets to me. I have lost 50 pounds now but anyone who did not know or see me 50 pounds ago would probably just think I am an overweight cow. Words can hurt us so bad and believe me I know ALL about the emotional eating. It is such a difficult trap to get out of. However, you just have to try to put that aside and focus on the fact that you are doing something about it. I know it is hard but soon you will sleep without so much pain, you will have more energy, you won't run out of breathe so easily. You can do this and you have me (and I suspect many more here) to lean on when it gets tough. :grouphup:

 

[Debbie]

Vija, I'm so sorry that you are feeling this way. We do hear those things and it does cut us to the quick. And, yes, we do tend to reach for the comfort of food, continuing the cycle. I want you to have a mantra and repeat it to yourself often. In fact, put a worry stone or something smooth in your pocket to remind you. Every time you feel that stone I want you to picture your family and the feelings of love that they instill in you and say to yourself: I am lovable and capable. I am lovable and capable. I am lovable and capable. (Magic 3). I honestly believe that the first step to weight loss (or any self-improvement!) is to feel comfortable with ourselves/love WHO we are. Then we can set a goal to move to a better place. Come here and share your feelings and we will be there to listen, to help, and-sometimes-to give a boot. No boot today, though, just lots of

 

[Desiree]

Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend! I did pretty good this weekend despite tailgating Saturday for the game! It was all good though and I managed to stay within my calorie range. Even got some walking in around campus!

Anyway just wanted to wish everyone a happy Monday!

 

[jennz]

Vija - First of all STOP right now - make a list of everything that's great about you...I'll help...you're a leader, you're positive, you're a motivator, you're a nurturer, you have a kind and loving soul...and focus on that. Get a worry stone, I love that! You have to stop before you enter the Spiral of Despair and prove to yourself that those worthless comments are true. They are NOT true! It's so easy to listen to others. But that's just their opinion, everyone has different opinions and unfortunately many people are lacking in simple decency. Haven't you ever seen someone you thought was beautiful and your friend thought the opposite? It's all in perception...

I think you did the absolutely best thing posting on here and not dwelling on those nasty people (who probably have shallow meaningless unfulfilled lives)alone. I know it hurts, but you have to do everything you can to let it go...can you put on some inspiritational music and go for a walk? Or have you watched the Secret?

I'm so sorry for you and so angry at people like that - who do they think they are anyway? That's where you want to lose weight and go back and go, "Oh look, I've lost all that weight but hmmm - you're still and idiot." Or maybe I'm the only one who wants to do that because I'm so immature...

So........here's another and it's a new day, another chance to make positive choices that are going to make sleep more comfortable for you.

Okay - different subject...."Honey we're killing the kids" is on TLC and I think it's Saturday but I'll check. I've only seen it twice but they take a family and they had 2 kids and based on what they eat now and the exercise the kids get they age them to 40 and show their parents. It's shocking! Then they completely change their menus, exercise and family time for 3 weeks. The kids griped the first week or two a LOT but by the end they were loving the family time and eating the food, and they had more energy.

Make it a great day!

 

[binny]

awww Vija, Im sorry! That was horrible of him to say that. I know what you mean about feeling like we're bigger than so many others out there. I realized a long time ago that my body is just not going to be a size 2. No matter what. I have finally accepted that. I will be thrilled when I hit a size 10. Heck, I would be happy with a 12. Thats just my body. You are making positive changes in your life. THATS the key! We all slip and we all have bad days, you need to accept that that was yesterday and today is a new day with all the possibilities that a new day holds. YOU make today better. I know you can!



as for me, I havent introduced myself. I'm Binny, or Robin but I answer to both lol. I am 36, married to James for 14 years, and we have 3 great kids. I have fibromyalgia and I have used that as an excuse to not get out and exercise for awhile. The truth is, if I do it right, it helps not hurts. I just have to find that balance.
I am doing Sparkpeople and so far have lost 32 pounds since April 15th. My goal date is Jan 15th. So far I am on track to make that.

I weighed in this morning but did not lose, that is week number 3 with no loss or gain. I think that officially puts me at a plateau and I need to mix things up a bit.

Have a great week everyone!

 

[luckywife]

Hi Team

Vija...I hope today is a better day for you I never officially thanked you for stepping up to be our captain, so THANK YOU! You are taking big steps to leading a healthier life and that takes so much courage. I know I speak for everyone here, we're proud of you. You can do this!!!

Yesterday wasn't such a great day for me. I don't know why Sundays are so hard for me. It really had me feeling down in the dumps last night. DH bought me a new exercise bike so I used it this morning. I didn't realize how much I would enjoy it but I was on it for 65 minutes and according to the monitor on it, I burned a little over 900 calories. Does that sound right? It seemed like too much, too good to be true sort of thing, but I know I burned SOME and that's what counts. I have a really bad case of "bicycle butt" and hope it's not hurting too bad when I want to get on it again tomorrow morning

I hope everyone is having a good day. I was looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow but after the eating fiasco yesterday, I'll be lucky if I even lost anything. This is a brand new week though and always time to make things better.

 

[hrpufnsash]

Oh Princess Vija ...people don't realize how cruel they are with their words. You are not alone here - I had to honk at someone last week as they came to a complete stop and started to park - ignorant that they were blocking me in. And the minute he took a look at me - he had his angle. He started calling me fat, asked me if I was in a hurry to get donuts, and why am I so fat. He was obviously a ridiculous man since I just tapped my horn to move forward. BUT - Most people don't have that type of target on them that we overweight people do. It is a huge gapping hole in our self protection. People know my greatest weakness, fear and self confidence issue - the minute they look at me. And I was just soooo frustrated.

Almost on a weekly basis I hear the "wow she would be so pretty if she could lose some weight" Do people actually think this is a compliment? or "that is just a huge girl." I am 6'0". And it hurts every single time.

I believe that over the years I have become completely obsessed and paranoid for these comments instead of getting used to them. I found that over time I was constantly comparing myself to other overweight people thinking " am I bigger than them?" I TOTALLY AGREE with the mantra - I have just purchased an Overeaters Anonymous Book in the hopes that I can work on my negative and obsessed thoughts.

You are so great - your posts are motivating and HEY YOU GOT ME ON THIS TEAM!! I have lost 4 pounds this week. I can guarantee that it would have been 0 and big ZERO - if I didn't have this motivation. You are with people that understand and please post when you feel this way and hopefully we can all become healthier and HAPPIER!!

 

[hrpufnsash]

There have been a number of people on this board mention their foot problems. I just wanted to give a heads up that we were going to have to buy my Mom a scooter or wheel chair so she could go to Disneyland. She is 65 and had the Planter surgery that had botched and was developing heel spurs. She could not start and stop walking. IF she stopped she couldn't get back going. I worked inside a Hospital at the time and all of the surgeons wore Dansko or Z Coils. I bought Mom a pair of Z Coils. And they made the most amazing difference. She walks around like a normal person. I have a hip that likes to pop out like a Golden retriever so I bought a pair and I can tell you that the mini triathlon I did last April and the 1/2 marathons would not happen without these.

They are expensive but my Mom's have lasted 2+ years with little wear. I wanted to share if they would help any of you as they helped my family. And NO - I don't work for them, but I should buy a franchise.

http://cbs2.com/health/healthla_story_181193826.html

Sash

 

[AuntieM03]

Princess Vija I hope you have a better day today

I made it to the gym yesterday and did 30 minutes on the eliptical/ 30 on the treadmill.

I admire all those who take the time to post per person. Sorry I don't do it that way. I do read through all the posts, but I do most of my posting at work and I have limited time.

I do wish everyone a great day

 

[becka]

I just had to share this with someone....

I have a wedding to go to this weekend and since all of my clothes are really baggy I figured I should probably go shopping for a new outfit. I went to JCPenny's and I have to say that it was not the dreaded experience it normally is. I actually bought two outfits (couldn't decide which one I liked best) and they FIT! I forgot how clothes that fit feel since I have been wearing baggy clothes for the last few months. I am actually down 3 sizes!!! It is amazing the difference it makes. I left the store actually feeling good about myself instead of feeling like I was going to cry. I am just so thrilled that all my hard work is really starting to pay off. It actually makes me want to go back and buy more clothes that fit that I can wear to work and around town. My poor wallet is screaming....

 

[luckywife]

I just had to share this with someone....

I have a wedding to go to this weekend and since all of my clothes are really baggy I figured I should probably go shopping for a new outfit. I went to JCPenny's and I have to say that it was not the dreaded experience it normally is. I actually bought two outfits (couldn't decide which one I liked best) and they FIT! I forgot how clothes that fit feel since I have been wearing baggy clothes for the last few months. I am actually down 3 sizes!!! It is amazing the difference it makes. I left the store actually feeling good about myself instead of feeling like I was going to cry. I am just so thrilled that all my hard work is really starting to pay off. It actually makes me want to go back and buy more clothes that fit that I can wear to work and around town. My poor wallet is screaming....

That is such an awesome feeling! I bet you look terrific in your new outfits. Congratulations