Canadian DISer's Weight Loss Get In Shape Thread

[ChisJo]

I will admit that I haven't been here for a week or so because i've been too ashamed of my failures lately with my weight loss....I don't know why that happens to me....I know I can do it, but then one temptation, that's all it takes, and I fall off the wagon. But, I have to stay motivated for the long run....I have my race in 2.5 weeks and I have to stay focused. Then, in November, I am getting a photo shoot done with a professional photographer, and the photos may include a bit of flesh (tastefully, of course). Then, off to WDW in December, and then in May of 2008, we are going to Peurto Rico with a whole bunch of people, and for once in my life, I want to be comfortable in the skin that I'm in and be able to wear a bikini - so ladies, I'm back on the wagon and please, don't let me fall off this time!!!
Anyways, today I went running and went 7.5 km, and on the weekend I went mountain biking (so awesome!!). I hope everyone is doing great - I haven't weighed in for a bit, but I will soon - Talk later!!! Jo

 

[drag n' fly]

I have not even got on the wagon to fall off it yet. I was going to start Sept 4th when the kids went back to school.....however this is day 5 of the worst case of pneumonia I have had in 20 years. So the kids go back tomorrow and I am sweating, shivering, sweating etc! Sure am glad dh is here to help me get the kids ready for tomorrow. I am looking really forward to starting cuz I am sick and tired of being sick and tired

 

[purplepeg]

Girls lets all keep up the good work no matter if up down or had a bad week. I have to admit that when I'm in Disney next week I won't be watching anything but show. I did sign up at WW for another 10 weeks. Bought a dress that fits everywhere but shows some lumps in the hips. I said that I was going to hang it in my room for inspiration for next spring when hopefully I go to Dominican with a couple of girls from work. They have rocking bodies so I want at least a soft rock one.......LOL

I love the first line of your post and you hit the nail on the head for me. We're all hear to support each other I know I am my own worst enemy for beating myself up about any kind of "failure". It's nice to know there is positive support here and maybe, eventually ,I will start congratulating myself for little accomplishments instead of hoping to hear it from someone else. We are all human and certainly can't be "perfect" all the time. Life gets in the way As Hodder says lets keep up the good work Jo you must be staying somewhat on track if you can run 7.5 km or mi. I would have collapsed after 1 minute. Way to go. I personally am so happy that I finally figured out how to get my weight tracker ticker on here I could eat a big piece of cake I mean a rosy red apple I really don't want to register a gain so it's a challenge to maintain losses. My sister is also finally back from 2 weeks at the World and we spent all day looking at her pictures and re-living her trip. It's almost like being there

 

[ChisJo]

Jo you must be staying somewhat on track if you can run 7.5 km or mi. I would have collapsed after 1 minute. Way to go.

I've been running for years, although I do not consider myself to be an athlete at all. I would never win any metals or trophys....I am not that good at sports, in fact, I'm kind of clutsly, and I complain alot while doing it....But, the first time I crossed a finish line, I was SO happy and SO proud of myself, and I only now push myself a little bit more each time. I got a picture of my first finish line cross from my best friend - I looked SO happy....My race in a couple of weeks is going to be the hardest race yet. It is the hardest to get into in all of Canada, and apparently, it is really hard, but absolutely beautiful as it's run through the mountains. And, it starts going uphill....so, I have a hard run ahead of me, but I already know that the second I cross that finish line I will be crying tears of joy - and I am happy that my BF will be there as my cheerleading team! I have strict training when I'm getting ready for a race, and with the race being Sept 22, I am in full training mode. I have to run a minimal of 30 km a week, and so far this week, I am at 10, so not doing too badly. I have to run at least 10 km on Thursday to appease my doubts about me entering this run.

Anyways, today I had a good day so far....ate my squirly bread with diabetic peanut butter and sugar free jam and then raspberries on top of that. I did hill training today on the treadmill (only for 10 minutes - it's an easy cardio day) and did the weights today.

My motivation this week came in the form of weights - I bought a new weight system for the house, and they are AWESOME - way better than any gym - plus, I don't have to share them with anybody! Well, I guess my BF can use them if he's nice

Anyways - thanks for the motivation ladies....I really needed it - I was really down there for a while so I hope that as the weeks progress I can continue my success - I really want to succeed at this. Thanks again - Jo

 

[ChisJo]

Anybody have a good website for easy and low fat recipes? Please share recipes...that is my problem. If I can't cook something healthy and quickly, I end up eating garbage....so, please share!

 

[Reese]

Anybody have a good website for easy and low fat recipes? Please share recipes...that is my problem. If I can't cook something healthy and quickly, I end up eating garbage....so, please share!

I don't have a website I use fir recipes but I modify the recipes I do use. A few of the things I do is fry in broth or water. Veggies with chicken broth are great. When I'm frying meat I keep water handy and add a little as needed instead of oil. Another thing I found just recently works great is no fat cottage cheese. I smush it up with a fork until it's mostly smooth. I use this instead of cream in when I'm making soup. I also sub half of the cheese in mac and cheese with this. It really helps to up the protien in food.

 

[Gina35]

Lost 2 lb. last week, but was up 1 lb. this a.m. Could be because we had a barbecue yesterday & I ate chips, dips, and a hot dog! Hopefully that lb. will be gone in a few days when I can finally get rid of all the salt!! Girls, don't worry about gaining while you're at the World. We were there in August & I was determined to enjoy myself & not worry about dieting. I thoroughly enjoyed each meal (even had small bits of desserts), and I stayed exactly the same weight. We walked A LOT, and I'm sure that really helped. Just relax & enjoy yourselves; you can think about it again when you return! I'm envious!!!!

 

[Reese]

I weighed in this morning and am down 2 lbs. This puts me down a total of ten so far which is what my goal was before vacation. Now I can happily and guilt free enjoy free dining gluttony.

How's everyone else's week turn out?

 

[Gina35]

I weighed in this morning and am down 2 lbs. Now I can happily and guilt free enjoy free dining gluttony.

CONGRATS!!! Good for you. ENJOY YOUR VACATION; you absolutely deserve it. You will be fine with eating well b/c of all of the Dis activity.

I lost another lb. this week; good, but not great. I'd like to lose 30 more, but I NEED to lose at least 20 or 25. Trying to keep it coming off at a slow but steady rate; we'll see.

 

[purplepeg]

Reese and Gina35 way to go Any loss is a loss and you would't be happy if you had gained a pound instead of losing a pound. I weighed in and am down 1.8 lbs I'm pretty happy with myself. Just keep the momentum going

 

[Reese]

I lost another lb. this week;

Any loss is a loss and you would't be happy if you had gained a pound instead of losing a pound. I weighed in and am down 1.8 lbs I'm pretty happy with myself. Just keep the momentum going

Congrat's on your loss. You hit the nail on the head with a loss being a loss. I sometimes forget that it took along time to put it on so I shoudn't expect it too come off quick.

 

[perfectparanoia]

Hoping I can join up with you guys!

My Story:

I have never been a thin person. Before I went to university, I was happy with my body and comfortable with myself. Then I started to gain weight.

By the time I graduated, I had gained 30 pounds to which I added 20 more during my first year of my first real job. That's when I finally stepped on a scale and realized I was almost 200 pounds! Something had to change. So, I ate between 1000-1200 calories a day and exercised incessantly for 3 months and lost 40 pounds. I was happy with myself again and could wear my size 8 jeans!

Then I lost my job (I quit, it's a long story). I gained 25 pounds. It was not good.

Then I got married. My hubby and I were on very different schedules and I would use my time workout until my body protested and not eat (again). I lost 30 pounds in three months!

Then we started to try to have a baby. Three miscarriages and no baby. However, I did gain back all the weight I had lost (I was at 195 pounds). My husband also joined me by gaining almost as much as I had.

So, here I am starting over in so many ways. I am not going to try to lose it all as fast as I did before. I am going to start to make exercise part of my everyday rountine and fun. So far, I have lost 18 pounds since January. Not a huge amount in that kind of time frame (what is that like a quarter pound a week?).

I am in this for the long haul. I would like to lose 15 more before March break when I am going back to 'the World.' Then we are going to start trying again to make this baby thing happen.

Fifteen pounds in six months. I can do this, right?

No dieting. Just smart eating (and occasionally cheating ) and exercise to make me a healthy me.

Can't do the binge and purge thing for the rest of my life.

Funny, this has been harder than the diets (and they were diets!) above.

 

[neonurse]

I hope you don't mind, I would also like to join in. I have been pooh sizes for the last 12 years...since having kids. Also having a stressful job and using food to cope didn't help. I have tried and failed too many times to count. I started my quest to get healthier in march of this year. I have had alot of neck problems partially from my job and partially from the excess weight I carry on my front. So I started WW again on my own and was doing great down 10 lbs in a month, then a friend at work told me about sparkpeople.com. It is a free website that is truely amazing. I am down a total of 39 lb today. The website has a nutritional tracker, motivational and educational emails and teams to join and loads of free recipes. There is one team for disboards-disney aholics. The thing that I think that is so different with sparkpeople is the information that you get on the site and email. Gradually you start to change the way you eat and the way you think about food. No fad diets just healthy eating. They teach you that this is something that you have to do for the rest of your life, so you have to find a way to be happy doing it. So if that means having a treat to keep you on track its OK! There are NO forbidden foods. Moderation!!!!
I think the hardest part for me was getting rid OLD "I'm on a diet mentality" and feeling like a failure if I ate something "BAD" and then the binge would insue because I already wrecked that day and then how long would it take me to get back on track.

Now I have been on the healthy lifestyle for 5 1/2 months. My goal was to loose 60 lb before my disney trip in Nov. I don't think I will make it but I am ok with that because I have come so far. I have had to go shopping for new clothes because mine where too BIG!!! What a nice feeling. I have more energy and feel great about myself. I have along way to go but I feel confident that I will reach my goal in due time. The changes if my life have happened gradually so I know they will stick.

I really can't say enough about sparkpeople and how my life has changed. If you have time, check out the site. You can follow their meal plan or just log in your own. If you need help feel free to pm me.

Keep up the good work. Try not to get frustrated when you only go down 0.5 or 1 lb because they all add up in the end. I tell people that I nickel and dimed it but now I am almost at 40. Slow and steady wins the race!!!

 

[Reese]

Hi perfectparanioa and neonurse, the more the merrier! Sounds like you both are well on your way. I do WW at home on my own. I find having this little group and a ticker keeps me accountable. I know on Sunday morning I'm going to check my weight and have to change my ticker...so far it's been good but I know when it's not that the nice ladies here will have some encouraging and kind words for me .

 

[Gina35]

Neonurse and Perfect Paranoia~ WELCOME!!! We're definitely in this thing together. I was always up and down, up and down...lose a lot, gain a lot... a vicious cycle. Now I am losing by eating healthier and increasing my exercise.
It's not always fast, but I must say that what I've lost seems to be staying off more easily (even when I have my "bad" days or weeks). I, too, see it as a way of life; and with that mindset, it's more positive motivation. Just think about how much better off we are physically with even a little bit of the weight off.
Sometimes it gets frustrating when the scale doesn't seem to want to move, but in the long run it's so worth it. So glad you're joining us! It really does help to have the support.

 

[Gina35]

Thanks, purplepeg!!! congrats to you, too!

 

[drag n' fly]

Has anyone heard from Sandra? We miss your sunny attitude Sandra!

Well I have not started yet! I am now on week 2 of pneumonia (who gets pneumonia in September?) I have started on a new antibiotic as the first one did not do a good enough job. If the second one does not work they are going to hospitalize me. Obviously I am hoping this second one works...lots of Dis time which is nice

 

[restful urchin]

HI everyone!
I'd like to join you all. A friend and I are going to start WW this Saturday. I have no will power so I need someone to be accountable to. Hopefully I'll gain some will power.
I've always been chubby but lately I've really been a slug. I'm single , no kids, mid 40's and other than working I nap alot..Not great on the healthy lifestyle here. some nurse I am!
I just started taking my second hi blood pressure pill today. (strong family history of hi BP and heart disease) I'd like to lose weight to look good in a swim suit for that June WDW trip but I would like to see the BP go down.
Tomorrow I start ice skating for exercise.. Whoo.. alot on the go.
thanks for listening
Liz

 

[neonurse]

Restful urchin- Check out sparkpeople.com its FREE!!! Having done WW before several times somehow the info emails and logging in food everyday as well as the teams you can join on SP really do help keep you motivated. You and your friend could join the same team. They have weekly weigh ins. A friend of mine at work just join WW and paid for it all upfront thinking this would make her go...but it didn't. She was doing well for a few weeks but is off now and wasted all that $$$. The key with weight loss success is to maintain the momentum and motivation and you will find that on sparkpeople.com. You could always try it for a couple of weeks and if you don't find it helpful then go to WW. On the other hand you may love SP and can save that $14 ($56/month) a week for disney.

I am a nurse too. For me the napping alot came from shift work and simple carbs (quick high sugar and quick low). Now that I try to stay away from simple sugars I feel so much better. All bran snack bites are a good sweet fix with 5 gr of fiber so you don't get that high/low feeling. If I do treat myself I alway eat it with a meal and I feel so much better. I have problems with low blood sugars and this has helped alot.

Good luck with whatever you decide.
You can do this!!! If I can ANYONE can.

 

[neonurse]

Do you have a specific day of the week that you check in for weigh ins???