I just have to post ..I went shopping today (ugh!) and found some capris..and I got to get one size down!
I was excited ...they are still a much beigger size then I want to be for the cruise but atleast I found some things...
THAT JUST ISN'T FAIR!!!That is exciting!!!!
I am going to buy a dress for myself online and I am not sure which size to get. I am right between 2 sizes...should I be optimistic or not?
Hmmmm, the dresses are on clearance, so only about $40...
Oh, and my mean husband lost more weight than I did without really trying...
That is exciting!!!!
I am going to buy a dress for myself online and I am not sure which size to get. I am right between 2 sizes...should I be optimistic or not?
Hmmmm, the dresses are on clearance, so only about $40...
Oh, and my mean husband lost more weight than I did without really trying...
That's always the way with men! My DH can lose weight at the drop of a hat!
I'm back on track the last few days. Exercising & keeping track of points. I went a bit over yesterday but still plenty extra left for the week. Now if I can just keep it up! You guys are an inspiration! Thanks!
To everyone on their journey!
I thought I'd share a great recipe I got from WW that I still use. Just five points per serving! Only thing is that I do differently is that I use chocolate cake and sugar free chocolate pudding. Also, my oven makes the cake too chewy at 60 minutes, so I take mine out at 50. Enjoy!Remember folks, we didn't put this weight on over night, it takes time and a change in eating habits to take it back off. At least that's what I keep telling myself and this time it appears to be working.
Since we all like
CHOCOLATE CHIP BUNDT CAKE
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients
1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving)
2 tsp all-purpose flour
18 1/2 oz unprepared yellow cake mix
3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding dry mix (I used sugar free variety)
8 oz fat-free egg substitute
8 oz fat-free sour cream
3/4 cup water
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 Tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray, dust the inside of the pan with flour and set aside.
Combine cake mix, pudding mix, egg substitute, sour cream, water, oil and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed for 30 seconds until dry ingredients are moist, about 30 seconds. Then mix on medium speed until batter is almost smooth, about 2 minutes; fold in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan and level the surface. Bake until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Allow to cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes; invert cake onto rack and cool completely. Sift powdered sugar over cake just before serving; slice into 16 pieces.
Well..today is kind of a bummer ..I gained .7 or something like that... it wouldn't be bad but I haven't really lost in the last 2 weeks and i really haven't done all that bad!
I know I misbehaved on Sunday for the BBQ but overall..i really have paid attention and stayed within my points..also..lots of water.
Oh well..normally today is my "cheat" day where I get a treat but that won't be happening this week! Onward and upward! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
We all have those kind of days/weeks. There was a time a few weeks ago (month of April), where it seemed like my weight would not budge out of the same few pounds for almost a month. I was getting so frustrated. I was right on the brink of the next set of tens, and I kept teetering within the same 3 pounds....major plateau...
All of a sudden, it finally stayed off, and then the next 10 went really fast. I even did kinda bad on weekends, so I know my body was just fighting me. I have not been exercising as much as I should be, so I hope that 10 pounds was not muscle
I am hoping to hit my 40 pound mark this Friday at my WW WI. (I have put these 40 pounds in the last 2 years, so its just taking back off what I put on---and keeping it off this time.)
DH and I will also be putting in a new concentrated effort to start going back to the gym at LEAST 3 times a week until the cruise...maybe even adding in a night of running at the track as well. I would love to lose 11 more before the TOAL.
Oh, I was so proud of myself that I ran a mile without stopping last Friday night. All together I ran 4, walked 1, ran 1, walked 1, and ran the last 1 for a total of 2 miles (running a mile and a half of it). For someone who is NOT a runner, hates it with a passion, and has not done that since high school, I was very happy/surprised.
We all have those kind of days/weeks. There was a time a few weeks ago (month of April), where it seemed like my weight would not budge out of the same few pounds for almost a month. I was getting so frustrated. I was right on the brink of the next set of tens, and I kept teetering within the same 3 pounds....major plateau...
All of a sudden, it finally stayed off, and then the next 10 went really fast. I even did kinda bad on weekends, so I know my body was just fighting me. I have not been exercising as much as I should be, so I hope that 10 pounds was not muscle
I am hoping to hit my 40 pound mark this Friday at my WW WI. (I have put these 40 pounds in the last 2 years, so its just taking back off what I put on---and keeping it off this time.)
DH and I will also be putting in a new concentrated effort to start going back to the gym at LEAST 3 times a week until the cruise...maybe even adding in a night of running at the track as well. I would love to lose 11 more before the TOAL.
Oh, I was so proud of myself that I ran a mile without stopping last Friday night. All together I ran 4, walked 1, ran 1, walked 1, and ran the last 1 for a total of 2 miles (running a mile and a half of it). For someone who is NOT a runner, hates it with a passion, and has not done that since high school, I was very happy/surprised.
So my goal is to lose 10lbs and just tone up my body again. I miss how I looked before we got married when I was mountain/road biking almost every day. So I thought maybe talking to you guys would help keep me motivated to take her hiking every day. We have GREAT hiking trails and I need to use them!
OK so my story is that I had a baby... She's special needs so everything is around her eating schedule so it's hard to go do stuff like exercise. Though I managed to get out and walk last year most days last summer , I haven't started that habit again this year. I've gone a few days with her on my back in the pack, but need to make it a habit! Also I was fine till I quit pumping (after 11mo, last November) for her and didn't change my eating habits at the same time
Now if I can just keep it up! 
It's been 2 years since I've really been on the bike. If I can work it in and start riding and build up my confidence again I'll think about that again Welcome! It is tough to give up those eating habits, but sounds like you're motivated. This is a great group & they are very encouraging. Good luck!
I actually gained 3lbs my first couple of weeks on Weight Watchers, but it was because I wasn't giving up my bad habit of drinking Mike's lemonades. Even though the lights are only 2pts a piece....I never stop at just 1, 2 or 3!
Now the last couple of weeks, I've been very good about not drinking & I lost those 3lbs & a couple more!
No idea how far I went though since my odometer seems to be broken It's only serving as a clock right now!
OK thought I'd share... I got up super early when it started getting light outside and actually rode my bike! Boy I thought I was gonna die even before I had gone a block
Wow good for you! I could never be that motivated!
So today is my weigh in day & I'm down 3lbs from my starting weight a month ago. I actually when up 3 the first couple of weeks then I was down 3 last week & 3 this week. Not great, but it's a start! I'm doing weight watchers & I added Alli pills 2 weeks ago. I haven't had any horrific side effects which I've heard rumors about, but I don't know if the Alli is really helping or not since I also got serious about sticking very much to weight watchers & not even using all my flex points. Well I shouldn't say that, because I think the Alli does make me feel a tad bit gassy (sorry TMI) & that means I am not feeling exceptionally hungry so in that case it does help. Sorry rambling! Good luck everyone!
Wow good for you! I could never be that motivated!
So today is my weigh in day & I'm down 3lbs from my starting weight a month ago. I actually when up 3 the first couple of weeks then I was down 3 last week & 3 this week. Not great, but it's a start! I'm doing weight watchers & I added Alli pills 2 weeks ago. I haven't had any horrific side effects which I've heard rumors about, but I don't know if the Alli is really helping or not since I also got serious about sticking very much to weight watchers & not even using all my flex points. Well I shouldn't say that, because I think the Alli does make me feel a tad bit gassy (sorry TMI) & that means I am not feeling exceptionally hungry so in that case it does help. Sorry rambling! Good luck everyone!
