Canadian Weight Loss Thread!

[ChisJo]

Hey everyone....since Sandra has motivated me to do this once again, I thought it would be great to start a thread to keep one another motivated in weight loss. Post your goals, your motivation, your plan of action, your progress, and anything else to keep the thread alive!

Here is my goals:

I want to lose 36lbs...most of that by the middle of May. I also want to run a half marathon in September, and train heavily for it over the next couple of months. In addition, it is important for me to learn to eat properly and to learn how to curb my cravings (suggestions???).

Good luck everyone....

 

[Disney Ontario]

Hi. This is Darlene from Paris, Ontario. I will be the second person to join, being on this board will hopfully keep me motivated. I would LOVE to lose 50lb by March 09 for our trip to Disney, but I want to start small. I have my father's 80th at the end of March so that for my first goal. To be under 200 =11lbs to gver all I hope this will cure all my knee/back/hip problems.
P.S should we all find each other on facebook if yous are on it, to help motivate? Or is it a bad idea?

 

[Momto4boys]

A friend and I have a weight loss challenge going but we just started it. Both of our goals is to go down 2 sizes. I'm not sure how to go about it though. I can't join a gym or curves because I don't have a sitter so I will walk or play Dance Dance Revolution The snacking though is what gets me. There isn't much to do around here so the boredom sets in!

 

[ChisJo]

Hi Disney Ontario and Momto4boys! Welcome!

I too have a snacking problem. One thing I did (don't know if it would work for moms!) was to get rid of ALL the food in the house that I snack on that is bad for me. If my BF wanted it around, he has to keep it in his car. I go grocery shopping on a full tummy so that I'm not tempted to buy - I also try to go in with blinders since they tend to have bad food for sale all around the stores!

The other thing I did was I got the book "GI diet" and it really helped to put eating right into perspective....do I follow it to a T? No, but, it has allowed me to look at food differently, and not see food, eat food.

 

[SandraC]

You can Facebook me at Sandra Glover Clarke

I posted a 2004 picture of myself....I was about 150-160lbs in that pic.

My goal is to bounce around the 130lbs for the rest of my life.

Currently I am 214lbs. from 232lbs at Christmas.

My diet plan is daily cardio on my treadmill...2-5km depending on time and energy. I've been eating very well....lots of fruits & veggies, about 1200-1400 total calories per day. I try to eat my carbs in the morning, protein at lunch and fruits & veggies all day. I'm trying to eat 6 smaller meals ending with a cup of blueberries around 8pm. That satisfies my sweet tooth in the evening.

I can't wait to be skinny for my next Disney trip! Sandra

 

[SandraC]

After returning from GWL and fearing I gained a little weight during the trip....I did 5km on the treadmill before getting on the scale.

YIPPEE! I didn't gain ANYTHING! I've been losing 2 pounds every 4-7 days, so I should be down to 212 around Friday.

Sandra

 

[MJGirl]

Hello everyone ... May I please join your little group I need to lose over a hundred pounds, but my goal is to be down 20 to 30 by my August cruise. I also want to be able to walk into the mall and buy off the rack at a store other than Pennington's.

I joined a Gym two weeks ago and I've been 3 times already. Tonight I have my first visit with a personal trainer. It is time to get serious. I'm 48 years old, and I want to live long enough to take my grandchildren to Disneyworld.

This thread is a great idea. It is nice to have help from people who will encourage you and not judge you. I know my family means well, but hey, I know I need to lose weight. I don't need their constant nudges.

Thanks for listening and I look forward to our journey together.

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

I have twenty pounds to go and my goal is by June I'll meet that challenge.

I love Walk Away the Pounds by Leslie Sansone and her boxed set is at Cost Co. I've used her dvds (first I borrowed her original book from the library which came with a dvd inside the book)since March 2005 and they always keep me in shape even when I have a bit to lose.

Thanks for the OP!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxo

 

[SandraC]

Hi MJGirl ~ My goal is to loss 100 lbs too! So far I've lost 18 of the 100 pounds. I'm 43 years old. I'd love to buy off-the-rack too! Blessings, Sandra

 

[riu girl]

To those who have cravings for snacks etc. this is what I do; every time I have a craving for something that I should not be eating, I drink one full bottle of water. This way I end up drinking about 8 bottles of water per day.Truthfully, I still sometimes give in the craving, but since I am pretty full from the water, I wil consume much less of the sweet, chocolate etc.

Weekly, the kids and I rent exercise DVDs from the library and try out 2-3 per week. I also walk instead of drive at every opportunity. I purposely park a few blocks from where I am going most of the time. I also walk the dog about 4 kms each day. So for me, staying fit is not really about a set fitness schd. Just incorporating the above into my regular routine.

I don't really want to lose much weight, but would really love to tone up a bunch before Dec 2008 vacation. I bought a really cute bathing suit in Florida last month and would love to wear it Dec 2008, but at this point, it will not happen.

 

[MJGirl]

Hi ...I'm back from the gym... and I'm sure I"m going to hurt a little tomorrow. The trainer was really nice and encouraging. She said my goal of 30 pounds by August. Then another 20 by December. I haven't officially weighed myself, but I know roughly what I weigh. Next visit is Thursday. Wish me luck.

Riu Girl... Sugar free gum helps as well. Nothing tastes as good when you have a mouthful of peppermint

SandyC ... I just realized I aged myself. I'm so used to saying I'm 48, because that is the age I will be on my next cruise. I'm actually 47 now. Me bad!

 

[Disney Ontario]

Hi Canadian Dis Friends. HELP ME- My biggest worry besides my weight is my upper arms. I need simple exercises to help tone them. I have sooo many cute Disney new tee shirts I would love to wear but they are all too small in the arms.

 

[MJGirl]

Hi Darlene ... I have the same problem. I'll let you know if my trainer gives me any tips.

Has anyone looked into signing up for the Biggest Loser Club. I'm thinking of checking it out. I love the fact that they give you a weekly menu, plus a shopping list. I'm still on the fence though. I thought of Nutrisystem. I tried it 14 years ago and it worked wonders. I got to my goal, but gained it all back and then some, mind you I quit smoking two years after losing the weight, so that aided in the weight gain. Only problem with Nutrisystem is the expense.

 

[brighteyes]

I am not ready yet to commit to this as when I get swamped with homework I am sure I will fall off the wagon.

I am a single, 39 yr old mom!!! I don't like saying that. Anyways, I currently weigh about 170 (my scale is a little off, and I am too scared to weigh at the dr's).

Last April I weighed 150 (I think) and by my August trip on the 17th I weighed 130. I still had at least another 10-15 lbs to go. Obviously I went in the OTHER direction.

But what worked for me is I ate MORE often. I have a bad habit of not eating till lunch which is very small and a big dinner. AND DID I SAY I LOVE CHIPS??

So I ate breakfast, a few scrambled eggs, or a piece of fruit or whole wheat toast with peanut butter. I also got hooked on homemade smoothies with frozen strawberries, banana and yogurt and crushed ice. I hate yogurt but this was good.

I loosely followed weight watchers there is a great site to get info on. But more importantly I ate 6 times a day. At first all this food I was eating was making me starving all the time. I guess my metabolism starting finally. lol. A few almonds or fruit for afternoon snack and dinner of chicken or fish and small potatoe and or salad and or lotsa veggies...mmm ... asparagus.. ha ha

Anyway it worked, I did not really excercise as I usually walked around work for 10 hours a day 3 or 4 days a week but my body was used to this.

As for my chip craving...I substituted smart pop popcorn the small bags, and or bought the little mini packs of dorito snacks, for 100 calories per bag. That did me... Got off the huge bag of chips.

And every other weekend when I worked Saturdays was my treat day and I either had a bagel or a breakfast sandwich from Timmie's with my coffee. I knew if I could have my bagel or my sandwich I could wait for another week to get it.


Sorry if this was long but not trying to give anyone advice since you are all doing better than I at the moment. More just to motivate myself.

I will check back and let you know if I am off the junk food. Next step cut down the coffee/and or/ the sugar in the coffee. That I'm sure right now is the biggest problem for me.

Take care guys I will let you know how it goes and you guys are motivating me

And I won't tell you what I had for dinner on the way home after 8:30 after getting my haircut.


My goal is eventually lose the 20 I already lost plus another 30...

Stephanie

 

[brighteyes]

...just had to vent as I am dissappointed in myself.

Stephanie

 

[pl'smama]

I would love to join in with my fellow Canadian DISers on the journey of weight loss and life style change! I love the DIS so this will be a great place to visit, chat and share with one another.

I have lost about 60 odd pounds since last summer. I was doing very well for awhile then Christmas came, with our Disney trip shortly there after. I had wanted to try the Dining Plan so we could check out places we might never get to, like AKL's Boma. So, I don't regret doing the dining plan, but I do need to get myself back on track. I have dusted off the treadmill (just yesterday actually) and revised the grocery list. I am ready!! Well, I just need to get over this blasted bronchitis and then I will be in fighting for.

So, I look forward to this long and worthwhile relationship we will all have!! Good luck everyone!

Suz

 

[madge62]

I'm onboard too! I just joined the Biggest Loser Club a few weeks ago and have very slowly taken a few lbs. off but I need support and that's harder to find. Hopefully my fellow DISers will be just what I need.

I've just completed 6 rounds of chemo after ovarian cancer was found during surgery (last July). Since then I've gained 30 lbs.!!!!! and I was already way overweight, just what I needed. I start back to work next week after being away for 7 months and I'm hoping some routine in my life will help with the weight loss. Haven't started exercising yet but will start walking and will be back at Curves sooner than later.

I have about 95 lbs. to lose and I'll be heading off on a cruise and to WDW in only 80 sleeps! I would like to lose a good chunk of weight before I leave, I don't want to have to buy all new clothes!

Good luck to us all.........I'm off to down some water.

 

[BitsnBearsMom]

I'm in too - I started after Christmas cutting down portion sizes, drinking more water and getting more active but the weight just doesn't seem to want to budge!

It's getting frustrating!

I'd like to loose about 60lbs/get down to a size 14/16 - I did it a few years ago so hopefully I can do it again and make it stick this time!

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

...just had to vent as I am dissappointed in myself.

Stephanie

Vent away! That's what we're here for, to support each other!

I agree about eating small meals throughout the day. One of my bgf's trained to run a mini triathalon when she turned 40 and that motivated me. Her nutritionist told her to eat within one hour of waking up, and to make sure it was a small serving of protein and to have cold water with it, to rev up for the day.

I'm really happy about joining this group
xoxoxoxo

 

[disneyfan2]

I joined LA Weight loss about 2 1/2 weeks ago. And the program for the first month is a killer!!! NO RED MEAT, PASTA, RICE, POTATOES!!! Whats left?
But after the first week i was committed and only cheated once. ( I was sick and my MIL brought pasta & meat sauce for the family for supper- Gotta love her ) But i did eat only a small portion. Although i do have the option of having a Lean cuisine meals with pasta if they are under 300 calories.

I had done WW in the past, but wasn't success with it. It is a great program but i was not successful on it.
I need to lose 40pds and have lost 6 pds in 2 1/2 weeks. the hardest part for me is getting enough water and more veggies. So those are my biggest goal to increase these.

I wish all of us the best of luck on our journey!