Capt. Jack's Wenches (&swabbies) lose the weight for 8/08 Getting our Magic back!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I did my weigh in on Saturday ... total of 15.1! I am excited but I have a long way to go...I realize I will not fit in my wedding dress for my VR so I will have to get something new. My goal is another 25 by our cruise.


Good luck everyone!

 

[poohmomof5]

I did my weigh in on Saturday ... total of 15.1! I am excited but I have a long way to go...I realize I will not fit in my wedding dress for my VR so I will have to get something new. My goal is another 25 by our cruise.


Good luck everyone!

Good for you!!!!! You must be so excited to have a vow renewal at such a special place. What is your primary method of weight loss?

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Good for you!!!!! You must be so excited to have a vow renewal at such a special place. What is your primary method of weight loss?

I do WW but I do not go to the meetings..I used to and now just do it online.

If I can lose 32 more pounds before the cruise..I have a bunch of clothes I can wear (its what I weighed when I went to Hawaii 1 1/2 years ago) so we shall see....

 

[sk8ingmom]

I did my weigh in on Saturday ... total of 15.1! I am excited but I have a long way to go...I realize I will not fit in my wedding dress for my VR so I will have to get something new. My goal is another 25 by our cruise.


Good luck everyone!

YAY! 15.1 is great!

There is no way I would ever get my wedding dress over my hips. Way too much shifting in the last 14 years.

Ok you two...it's like i'm trapped in that Jenny Craig commercial with that one person saying.... "i was a cow in a size 4"

WAAAAAAAAAAA

PS i'd even settle for a 27 right now...

So this is why I don't go to meetings...
It's not about weight or size. It is about being comfortable in your own skin. That's a different size for everyone.

Kristina, you're doing great. I know you've lost 100+ since we booked. That's amazing!

I do WW but I do not go to the meetings..I used to and now just do it online.

If I can lose 32 more pounds before the cruise..I have a bunch of clothes I can wear (its what I weighed when I went to Hawaii 1 1/2 years ago) so we shall see....

That's my motivation. My vacation clothes are my skinny clothes!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I have realized that I will not fit into my original wedding dress for my VR...unfortunately, that means buying a new dress. To be honest..buying a new "wedding" dress does not appeal to me as I would never be able to wear it for a formal night on another cruise so I thought about buying a dress in another color that was pretty but would work. My daughter found hers first of course (that's what happens when you are 11 and everything fits you like it was made for you) Anyways..it is pink which I love that color so I found this..honest opinions please...won't hurt my feelings! I am not yet sure what size I will be at the cruise. I am hoping for an 18 or 16.

Thanks!

 

[poohmomof5]

I have realized that I will not fit into my original wedding dress for my VR...unfortunately, that means buying a new dress. To be honest..buying a new "wedding" dress does not appeal to me as I would never be able to wear it for a formal night on another cruise so I thought about buying a dress in another color that was pretty but would work. My daughter found hers first of course (that's what happens when you are 11 and everything fits you like it was made for you) Anyways..it is pink which I love that color so I found this..honest opinions please...won't hurt my feelings! I am not yet sure what size I will be at the cruise. I am hoping for an 18 or 16.

Thanks!

I love this dress. I absolutly love the color too!

Very elegant and classy.

I wouldn't buy a wedding dress either!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

I love this dress. I absolutly love the color too!

Very elegant and classy.

I wouldn't buy a wedding dress either!

Thanks! Unfortunately, Im not built like the model of course ..but hopefully it will come out ok..just trying to decide what size to buy it in..

 

[KSDisneyDad]

Thanks M for posting this link from the main board! I wasn't aware of this site. Both DW and I are trying to lose 15 more lbs before the cruise. My gout medicine is finally working and I've been able to run the last few days. My DW even joined me yesterday and she's heading to the gym most days as well. I've put together a countdown calendar for the cruise with a goal of losing 15 lbs. This will put me at what I weighed on our last cruise and I was very comfortable with myself on that cruise. If I don't do this, I'll have to go buy some more clothes for the cruise, so saving money is a big part of the motivation!

 

[poohmomof5]

Thanks M for posting this link from the main board! I wasn't aware of this site. Both DW and I are trying to lose 15 more lbs before the cruise. My gout medicine is finally working and I've been able to run the last few days. My DW even joined me yesterday and she's heading to the gym most days as well. I've put together a countdown calendar for the cruise with a goal of losing 15 lbs. This will put me at what I weighed on our last cruise and I was very comfortable with myself on that cruise. If I don't do this, I'll have to go buy some more clothes for the cruise, so saving money is a big part of the motivation!

Welcome! I like the idea of weight loss as part of the countdown. I am also looking to lose 15 pounds. I didn't excercise yesterday at all, or yet today. But I am going to try to fit it in somewhere.

I am excited about the Wii Fit. I pre ordered it on Amazon, I hope that helps as it will give me a way to exercise at home!

 

[allshookup]

Is it too late for me? I've had good intentions, but I managed to gain weight instead of lose it. I am actually petrified to get on the scale right now! I know it's bad since my fat jeans are hard to get on.

I keep reading people say that they didn't lose the weight so they're having their dresses taken out! I was still hoping I had time!

I've been using the exercise bike for 30 mins at a time every day this week, drinking lots of water & I stopped snacking at night. Not before dinner though, when hunger starts creeping in. Like right now, but I'm fighting it!

I find that if I do WW's, I can't keep up with the points. I tend to cook meals with lots of this & that added & it's really hard to figure out the points. It gets to be such a pain disecting what I ate that I stop bothering.

Thought about trying Alli & I've been reading some reviews on a weight loss forum & it seems to be helping some people jump start their diet. You have to stay to less than 15g of fat per meal or you can have some yucky side effects.

I know what I'm suppose to be eating & not eating, but somehow I start munching on Cheez It party mix & think to myself, "I'll do better tomorrow", but tomorrow never comes.

 

[poohmomof5]

Is it too late for me? I've had good intentions, but I managed to gain weight instead of lose it. I am actually petrified to get on the scale right now! I know it's bad since my fat jeans are hard to get on.

I keep reading people say that they didn't lose the weight so they're having their dresses taken out! I was still hoping I had time!

I've been using the exercise bike for 30 mins at a time every day this week, drinking lots of water & I stopped snacking at night. Not before dinner though, when hunger starts creeping in. Like right now, but I'm fighting it!

I find that if I do WW's, I can't keep up with the points. I tend to cook meals with lots of this & that added & it's really hard to figure out the points. It gets to be such a pain disecting what I ate that I stop bothering.

Thought about trying Alli & I've been reading some reviews on a weight loss forum & it seems to be helping some people jump start their diet. You have to stay to less than 15g of fat per meal or you can have some yucky side effects.

I know what I'm suppose to be eating & not eating, but somehow I start munching on Cheez It party mix & think to myself, "I'll do better tomorrow", but tomorrow never comes.

Hi Diane,

That is exactly what happened to me. I hadn't stepped on the scale forever and when I did, I discovered that I weighed more than ever! SO, I found this website and I am looking for motivation. Looks like you already started the exercise portion. That is what is hardest for me!

Nicole

 

[Sarangel]

Pink is a good color, the dress is classic in design & should look good in a variety of figures. It looks like it's at least partially cut on the bias, which tends to look good on most figure types. The sleeves will draw the eye upwards. I'd say go for it if it makes you happy.

I'm in for the losing game. I work 50 hours +/- a week and have a kid, so time is one thing I need to manage closely. On the days that DH doesn't have a call (he's in service) I can do what I did today - get up hit the gym by 5:30, swim 3/4 of a mile and still make it into work early.

I've also decided that I need to start walking 1/2 an hour at lunch every day. I'm counting on you guys to help keep me honest. I'm aiming at 20 lbs down by August.

192 this morning before the swim.

 

[allshookup]

Hi Diane,

That is exactly what happened to me. I hadn't stepped on the scale forever and when I did, I discovered that I weighed more than ever! SO, I found this website and I am looking for motivation. Looks like you already started the exercise portion. That is what is hardest for me!

Nicole

I joined the Y, but never went. This time we put the exercise bike right in the middle of our living room. Looks like CARP, but it's hard to ignore!

 

[sk8ingmom]

Welcome (to some) back (to others) !

Welcome! I like the idea of weight loss as part of the countdown. I am also looking to lose 15 pounds. I didn't excercise yesterday at all, or yet today. But I am going to try to fit it in somewhere.

I am excited about the Wii Fit. I pre ordered it on Amazon, I hope that helps as it will give me a way to exercise at home!

We don't celebrate Mother's Day in my family (long sad story) & I try really hard to ignore the day. So imagine DH's shock when I dropped a not-so-subtle hint that I wanted a Wii Fit - you know, for Mother's Day.

Is it too late for me? I've had good intentions, but I managed to gain weight instead of lose it. I am actually petrified to get on the scale right now! I know it's bad since my fat jeans are hard to get on.

I keep reading people say that they didn't lose the weight so they're having their dresses taken out! I was still hoping I had time!

I've been using the exercise bike for 30 mins at a time every day this week, drinking lots of water & I stopped snacking at night. Not before dinner though, when hunger starts creeping in. Like right now, but I'm fighting it!

I find that if I do WW's, I can't keep up with the points. I tend to cook meals with lots of this & that added & it's really hard to figure out the points. It gets to be such a pain disecting what I ate that I stop bothering.

Thought about trying Alli & I've been reading some reviews on a weight loss forum & it seems to be helping some people jump start their diet. You have to stay to less than 15g of fat per meal or you can have some yucky side effects.

I know what I'm suppose to be eating & not eating, but somehow I start munching on Cheez It party mix & think to myself, "I'll do better tomorrow", but tomorrow never comes.

is actually a good snack Diane! I'm a salty snacker & I rarely get through a day without a bag of Pop Secret 94% Fat Free Butter.

WW doesn't work for everyone. Don't let that discourage you, just look for something else that works. Aside from chemical or surgical interventions, all diets come down to 2 things: eat less, move more.

Have you tried WW Core? You can eat as much as you want (of some things) and only count points for others.

You have time! Safe, healthy weight loss is about 1-2 lbs a week, depending on your starting weight. You have time - don't give up.

I joined the Y, but never went. This time we put the exercise bike right in the middle of our living room. Looks like CARP, but it's hard to ignore!

I bet you're also less likely to just pile clothes on it if it is in the middle of your living room!

 

[poohmomof5]

I joined the Y, but never went. This time we put the exercise bike right in the middle of our living room. Looks like CARP, but it's hard to ignore!

I have been a proud member of the Y for about 16 months. Did my first workout there one week ago!

It will work with me and my friend going together. We won't let each other down. SO, that is a start. We have 3 things set up per week. So I need to do something the other 4 days. Mostly it will be walking the dog and DD3 or bike riding. I will give you a Wii update when I get it!

 

[poohmomof5]

I bet you're also less likely to just pile clothes on it if it is in the middle of your living room!

Mine makes and absolutely wonderful hanger holder. I bet it has about 100 dry cleaner hangers.

 

[allshookup]

I have been a proud member of the Y for about 16 months. Did my first workout there one week ago!

It will work with me and my friend going together. We won't let each other down. SO, that is a start. We have 3 things set up per week. So I need to do something the other 4 days. Mostly it will be walking the dog and DD3 or bike riding. I will give you a Wii update when I get it!

Going with a buddy always helps! Sounds like you're off to a great start!

 

[allshookup]

Welcome (to some) back (to others) !



We don't celebrate Mother's Day in my family (long sad story) & I try really hard to ignore the day. So imagine DH's shock when I dropped a not-so-subtle hint that I wanted a Wii Fit - you know, for Mother's Day.



is actually a good snack Diane! I'm a salty snacker & I rarely get through a day without a bag of Pop Secret 94% Fat Free Butter.

WW doesn't work for everyone. Don't let that discourage you, just look for something else that works. Aside from chemical or surgical interventions, all diets come down to 2 things: eat less, move more.

Have you tried WW Core? You can eat as much as you want (of some things) and only count points for others.

You have time! Safe, healthy weight loss is about 1-2 lbs a week, depending on your starting weight. You have time - don't give up.




I bet you're also less likely to just pile clothes on it if it is in the middle of your living room!

Thanks M! I listened to your advice & joined WW...AGAIN! This time I am doing it on-line & trying the Core plan. It's a bit confusing, but I'll figure it out! Already called DH & told him to bring home lean beef for those burgers on the grill tonight & some 94% fat free popcorn. I love popcorn!

 

[maine_jennifer]

Thanks M! I listened to your advice & joined WW...AGAIN! This time I am doing it on-line & trying the Core plan. It's a bit confusing, but I'll figure it out! Already called DH & told him to bring home lean beef for those burgers on the grill tonight & some 94% fat free popcorn. I love popcorn!

Hey all, my name is Jennifer and I'm a chocoholic! I signed up for WW online ...AGAIN... this week too. Did it about 5 years ago and lost about 38. I do well when I plan ahead and can follow it easy, but life sidetracked me. I'm gained about 10 of it back, but lost 10 of it at WDW in April, so I'm back to where I left off. When I did WW online 5 years ago, 20 of what I lost was during the same timeframe May-late August, so I'm hoping to do around the same this time, but will be happy as long as my dress fits!

Yesterday was a killer. The sandwich I ate at lunch burned about 2/3 of my points for the day. All I could have for dinner was a salad and I woke up STARVING around 1:30am. Did better today, but I'll do better once I get into the groove.

Cheers!

 

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hi Diane,

That is exactly what happened to me. I hadn't stepped on the scale forever and when I did, I discovered that I weighed more than ever! SO, I found this website and I am looking for motivation. Looks like you already started the exercise portion. That is what is hardest for me!

Nicole

Nicole and Diane.. don't give up! I completely understand...I can't believe that I am again in the same situation. A year and a half ago I had lost a bunch of weight for my Hawaii cruise and now..I gained it all back and then some. Hang in there...the one thing I do now is make sure that none of my favorite snacks are even in the house. I work out of my home so unfortunately, my kitchen is right there ALL the time. Keep drinking water and get what exercise you can. I always say "I'm going to start Monday...and then the next Monday" I am saddened that I have only lost 15 pounds since January 2nd but I am trying to look at it as that is 15 less pounds I have to lose (and I have to lose almost 100 pounds to be healthy!)

Hopefully we will stay motivated together!