Buccaneers take the Scale

[karibritt01]

I am *reluctantly* here! I have not started my walking yet, but will dig the treadmill out today. I am in the middle of getting everyone ready for a camping trip, so I probably won't actully get started until Sunday night... just to busy to get to it. I will get in quite a bit of walking while at the camp this weekend, so that helps.

Congrats that everyone is off to such a good start!

 

["Ginger"]

On our walk last night my dog and I picked up a couple neighbors. We walked and walked for what seemed like forever.

I had to go grocery shopping this morning (Super Wal-Mart) I walked around in there for over an hour, does that count?

Bought all good food, fresh fruits, veggies and no fat yogurts. I have fish and boneless chicken breast in my freezer. In 2 weeks DH is going Rock Fish fishing, I love that.
I didn't buy any cookies, cakes or ice cream.

Thanks to all concerned about my accident but I was not hurt, just my pride and my car.
My feet hurt cause I've gain so much weight so fast. I did get shoe inserts today, will let you know how they workout.

Have a great evening all.

 

[mollygirl13]

Hello Fellow Buccs-
Just got back from our 2.3 mile walk. It was a gorgeous spring day here in the Philly Suburbs. Tomorrow will be my downfall-I just know it. I will try to be as good as I can. We are having a food festival in the radiology lounge tomorrow and I don't have many patients on my schedule. So, I will be in the lounge probably all day long staring at the food. But I will try my bestest and be as good as I possibly can. I already know it will be hard.
Everyone have a great weekend. Be healthy! Chris and I are going to the Jersey Shore for the weekend for his 33rd Birhtday. We have a home there and it should be a good weekend, weather wise. Will try to go to the Boardwalk and walk as much as we can. Something about walking in the morning looking at the gorgeous ocean, waves and sand is motivation enough!
Be safe and enjoy the weekend!

 

[glindamood]

Hello everyone! Didn't get home last night until after 9:00 and there was no bike riding for me so hopefully tonight I can get out of the office and get that taken care of.

Have a healthy day everyone!

 

[mollygirl13]

Got home last night from a nice weekend at the Jersey Shore. It was Dh's birthday yesterday and we were actually able to sit on the beach. It was quite nice and a reminder of the wonderful things to come!
With going to the shore it does have it's downside, I guess. The Boardwalk! It has so much good food (tasty food, not good for you!) that I couldn't resist! But, we did do alot of walking so that helped a bit, I suppose!
We are going out now for our nightly walk. Have a nice night everyone!

 

[JanDave]

I'm joining in, too! I'm Jan and need to lose 20-25 pounds. I, too, have been on the yo-yo scale. I am a lifetime WW member (1988) but haven't reached my goal since. I am thinking of going back to WW again for the upteenth time, but am so glad we are on the buddy system.

Lois - Dave and I used to square dance. It was great cardio exercise. I actually started square dancing in the 60s with a teen club (about 100 of us kids danced every other Sunday). Dave and I danced for about 8 years until we moved to mid-Michigan and don't have the time to devote to weekly or bi-weekly square dancing.

Sweets aren't my worst enemy, but bread is in any shape or form.

Thanks, Gail, for starting this thread.

Jan

 

["Ginger"]

I got on the scales this morning and I have a 3lb loss.
I guess all the walking is working.
I haven't really gotten into the diet, diet part of it but I've gotten off the sofa and I've been moving. I did cut out alot of junk food.

Everyone keep up the good work.

 

["Ginger"]

I lost 2 more lbs by my scales at home, but when I went to the doctors Thursday their scale read something completely different. I guess it's time for a new scale.
I got out my food scale, time to start measuring the food. Got to get serious about this weight loss.
I've been walking, my wind is coming back and my feet don't hurt as much. I'm feeling better all over.
It's been warm here I'm sure that helps alot.
We've started puttting our garden in. It'll be nice to have home grown veggies.

 

[mollygirl13]

Congrats "Ginger" on your weight loss and motivation for getting healthier!
The weather here in the Philly 'burbs is getting better every day! The grass is greener, the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing! That gives me the extra motivation to be outside moving around! I've been walking at our park with Buddy every day. It feels great to be outside!
Everyone-keep on moving and getting healthier!!!

 

[Grandma4ever]

I got on the scale and was down about 1/2 pound. Not bad since I can't seem to completly give up the sugar. I will keep working towards making better decision on a daily basis. It is nice to have a support group to work with and I think over time I will do OK. Lois

 

[honeymooner2004]

Hi! I'm back! surgery went well. It's already been 2 weeks!! Where did the time go??! I just got the ok from my surgeon yesterday to start walking again, so I'll be dusting off my treadmill this weekend!! And my mom just got me Hip Hop Abs DVD's so I'll be trying those out. We thought it would be something I could do with my 2 yr old!! I definitely will have to videotape it for a good laugh every now and then!!!!
Congrats Ginger on your weight loss!!! You are doing so well!!!
I'm getting so excited for October!!!! We're booking our flight and hotel next week. We're flying in a day early and spending the night. Still haven't decided on a hotel yet.
Happy weekend!!!!!

 

["Ginger"]

So glad your surgery went well, don't over do it.

I've been doing alot of yard work, ranking, pulling weed, cleaning it up so I can get my banana tree planted. We do a tropical look every year around our pool area. I've got the neighborhood into it. It been fun sharing and exchanging plants. Most of us have small ponds too, mines been keeping me busy. Got a major algae bloom already.
We're staying at the Radisson the night before. I've read that others we be there also. Won't you join us.

Well off to pull weeds and burn calories. I should have a great tan by the time the cruise rolls around.

 

["Ginger"]

I'm so excited I got on my scales this morning and saw a big move down to190.

I didn't think I was doing that good on following the plan but I guess all the gardening has helped.

I go back to the doctors on Wednesday my goal is to have another 5 lbs gone by then.

 

[mollygirl13]

I am still trying to exercise everyday. I am doing it but some days are just so hard! I am glad to have Chris who LOVES to excercise so he has been a very strong motivator. We went to the park again today and walked our usual 2.3 miles.

 

[honeymooner2004]

Yeah for you guys!! I'm going to attempt to get on the treadmill tonight and I will walk today during my lunch at work. I still am getting a little dizzy, but I'll just take it slow. Spent yesterday afternoon at the zoo with my DH and DD and it is almost all uphill, so it was a good workout!! We are having unseasonably cool weather here in the "Burgh" so can't put anything in the ground yet. Hoping this breaks this weekend. I'm hoping to put in my annuals.
Ginger - I wish I would have seen your post before we booked, but my Mom took it upon herself to book us into the Holiday Inn by the airport for the night before the trip. We have already prepaid for transportation to the port and we wanted to be close to the airport. My best friend is coming with us and her parent's live close to Disney and are going to try to meet up with us for dinner. They travel a lot too and are actually planning a trip for that time period and may already be at the airport to, so it works out.
Planting a banana tree!! That's awesome!! I'm assuming you live somewhere where it's rather warm? With as many bananas as my daughter eats, I could use one of those trees!! I don't know about where you are, but the price of produce in PA is astronomical!!!!

 

["Ginger"]

Yahoo! I went to the doctors today and I've lost a total of 8 pounds in 11 days. I'm hoping I can keep this rate up but I know that the first few pounds are water weight. I'll be happy if I can get 15 lbs a month off.

MY FEET STOPPED HURTING and I'm not as winded. I'm amazed on what little time it took to start feeling better.


Honeymooner2004, sorry you won't be able to join us at the Radisson.
I live in Maryland, we have a short growing season for the banana trees. Even though they are real their not the kind that produce a fruit that you can eat.

Mollygirl13, 2.3 miles a day is great, keep up the good work.

My walking buddie is going to be down for a few days, he's got to have a tooth pulled, my poor baby.

Everyone keep up the good work.

 

["Ginger"]

WOW! I got on my home scale this morning, I've lost another 2 1/2 lbs. I need to start exercising more. I know it will come off faster if I put more sweat into it.

Hey! am I the only one tipping the scales here. What's going on? Where is everybody?

 

[Grandma4ever]

Work is kicking my butt. Sorry to be MIA. I did weigh this morning and I am down by 1 1/2 pounds. Not bad since I am not trying to diet, just trying to eat healthy. If I lose weight all the better. Ginger congrats on your weight lose. That is awesome.

 

[mollygirl13]

Hi All-
Been doing great with the exercising-I have been out in the Am running/walking for 2.3 miles and also in the evenings with Chris as well!! This morning before work just ran/walked the 2.3miles at the park myself. Just got home from work at 8 pm and I am pooped!

 

["Ginger"]

So glad am not the only one here. You gals are doing great.
I've got to start walking more. I've been doing alot of yard work.