Commitment Thread - Week 1

[ohMom]

finishing up my morning coffee and physching myself up for a cleaning spree

Ashley -- Aunt Flo visited me after you at the marathon! can you believe that! i knew it was coming the night before and just to not disappoint she knocked on my door at 2:45 a.m. with my alarm! funny thing I tried to console myself that out of 25,000 people surely I wasn't the ONLY one facing her that morning of all mornings!

i say grab the clippie, what better movtivation! btw -- my pc shows only a red X for the clippies under 35 lbs, is it just me? that's why i took mine off

commitment thread WISHers we are doing AWESOME this week

chrismiss -- i was with you last night! i caved and had a diet hot cocoa for 1 pt then I added a shot of liquor! oopies! better make it 3 pts! but DH is out of town, we have a new puppy who likes to poop in the house, apparently it's not fun to poop in the snow when your legs are only about 6"

here's to another day on plan for me - Day FIVE to be exact!

 

[keenercam]

The commitment I made this week:

1. Drink at least 64 oz of water everyday
2. No 1/2 & 1/2 in my coffee -- only skim milk or low carb flavored creamer (only in one cup a day)
3. Do NOT buy a breakfast sandwich or bagel at my coffee shop in the morning
4. PACK lunch every day

So far, I have stuck with it for 3 days. You guys are inspiring me!

Next week I will add a workout commitment, though last night I had to walk down the stairs in my high-rise office building in high heel boots-- 14 floors worth!!! -- when the fire alarms went off. I didn't end up walking on the treadmill because my legs were still shaky when I got home.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[sap1227]

Alright, I have been struggling a bit the exercise portion of my commitment, but I have done great with drinking lots and lots of water (and NO regular soda).

After much soul searching and discussion with my DH (who is the cook of this family) we have decided to do SouthBeach, but I will be starting on Phase 2 (I am still nursing DS, when he is done I will consider doing Phase 1). We went to the Health food store yesterday and to the regular grocery store and our house is now SouthBeach friendly.

DS#2 is finally starting to seem like himself, so I am hoping the croup is over and I will really be able to get into my routine (until the next illness pops over for a visit )

Everyone is doing such a great job!!
Christy

 

[TammyNC]

Sorry I haven't had time to post in a couple of days. Everyone is doing great on their commitments to themselves. I have been working on getting my veggies in and drinking my water. I did get on the TM Tuesday, then my feet were a bit sore yesterday so I did floor exercises. I did 30 min. on the TM this morning not at a fast pace, but a steady one.

Keep up the great work everyone, I have to finish up some work so I can get it delivered. I have people wanting their paychecks, I know I would too, so gotta run.

Blessings to you all!!!

 

[LittleMissMickey]

Just a quick note... No WONDER I've lost weight. I had a fever of 102.8 last night. I am INSANE for having worked out!! I was not able to report to work today, I wonder how many kiddos I've gotten sick in the past few days... (

This morning I had a really scary experience. I had to go to the bathroom really badly around 4ish, I think? So, I dodged out of my bed and got really dizzy on my way to the bathroom. I sat down on the toilet and started to get so dizzy I couldn't pick my head up. When I tried to stand up, I could only make it to the sink and hang my head there. When I tried to go back to my room I took a tumble backwards and landed my head against the doorframe and my whole body against the ground. I don't think I will be exercising today... SUCH a scary experience!

Sorry, just thought I would share so you know why I am not posting workouts but am still claiming cheat free days on my bear. Maybe my weight will keep going down and I can meet my ten pounds by April goal a little sooner? I know, not a good wish, but you know you have all thought about that, too!

Take care and stay healthy (and motivated!),
Ashley

 

[keenercam]

Ashley--
I am so sorry you are sick. What a scary experience. Take care of yourself and don't take any risks like stairs or driving.

Get better soon!

 

[MelanieC]

Ashley- I'm so sorry to hear your so sick. Please take care and don't exercise till your 100%.

I did good yesterday. I only drank 5.5 cups of water but I'm really having a tough time getting all 8 in every day. It's my hardest struggle. I was able to stop eating by 7p last night! Woo hoo! Yesterday was a rest day. It felt good to rest, even though I felt like exercising.

Today is going well. I have 4 cups of water in and I'm waiting till I get home to drink more. I really hope all this water starts making the pounds go WOOSH into the 140's soon. I so want to say goodbye to the 150's.

Have a great OP day everyone!

 

[Kimickey]

Ashley I hope you feel better soon. Please take care of yourself, the TM will be there after you are back to 100%. Here is a for you.

(bad grammar I know)Ain't no stopping me now, I'm on the move... I'm on my second day being cheat free even with the visit from Aunt Flow. Today was a much easier day than yesterday with eating right. You guys are my inspiration to keep eating healthy and working out. Thank You

I'm editing this to say that I just finished doing Tae Boe Cardio, what a workout. Man I feel good !

 

[Debbie]

Hey! I got to Curves today. Didn't want to, but I felt the commitment push. It is 12ºF here today, so after the kids went home, I changed into the workout clothes because I knew that if I went out there, the car was going to turn right instead of left.

I drank lots of water, recorded on Fitday AND I got my math prepared before lunch. Not much before lunch, but before it none the less.

So, a good day, all in all. The next two will be a challenge. A favourite uncle died and I will be hitting the funeral home tomorrow and the funeral itself is on Saturday.

Ashley, take care of yourself. There is a lot of junk going 'round these days. Be GOOD to yourself!

Keep on truckin' ladies. We're on a roll!

 

[keenercam]

Did it guys! Got on the treadmill and did 35 minutes -- 1.6 miles!!!

I know that is not much and it certainly isn't fast, but considering it is the first time I have exercised in almost exactly 2 years (1/23/03), not bad!

My ipod kept me going. Made a playlist of workout music and it was great fun -- just kept telling myself to see what the next song was, and then would figure, what the heck, might as well finish the song!

Thanks for your support. Being accountable to you all will help keep me motivated!

 

[chimera]

WTG Cam Sounds like a great start!!

 

[chrismiss56]

Evening to all

WAY TO GO GROUP!! Everyone is doing such a great job staying on plan!! We are one motivated group!!

Christy - glad to hear your son is feeling better. Good Luck with South Beach

Ashley - Hope you are feeling better. Have fainted a couple of times in my life (severe stomach cramps) and it is not the fainting that is the problem but what you hit going down. Hope your temp cracks soon.

Keenercam - slow and steady on the TM - you will build up stamina and speed.

Went out to dinner tonight and knew it would be a challenge. I won the portion control by bringing 1/2 the dinner home Lost the challenge by having a martini which I didn't need.

Did my exercise this morning and off to do some crunches now.

Happy Friday!!

Have a magical Disney Day!!

 

[ohMom]

TGIF!!! no flowers around here though, only SNOW!

just in from reshoveling again, hey i'm burning calories. I did my 5th and final workout this morning, Denise Austin's Shrink Your Female Fat Zone (i will have to abbreviate that one next time ) and I realized I have let my muscles go to MUSH! this is counterproductive for weight loss. next week I need to commit to 2 times at the Y for strength training. well, baby steps

yesterday I would say I drug my leg against the wheel of the wagon, not quite off but just dangling. I journaled my points and used 10 flex points on this yummy caramel crunch chex mix! do not buy it it was yummy!!!!

thinking of our friend karebear at Castaway Cay today!

off to shower and start my day after a 2 hour weather delay for school -- then going to watch youngest DD in her school play this afternoon. She has a couple lines and sings in a quartert. she didn't get that gift from her maternal side!

Going for the Goal!!!!!

ash -- for feeling better, listen to your bod, take care we need you here!

 

[MelanieC]

Woo hoo! It's FRIDAY! Major snow is on the way tomorrow. I'm hearing anywhere from 8-12 inches and possibly more for the area I'm in. I think it will be one of those ones where you won't know how much till it's done.

I just signed up today for the Disney 1/2 Marathon and the Ocean City MD 1/2 Marathon. I felt sort of scared after doing it. I felt like I could do anything after the 1/2 this year.

Yesterday went well except water. I got 6 out of 8. Do you count your milk as a water? In my WW book I read that you can count up to 3 non caffeine drinks toward your total? I seem to have a hard time drinking more than 6 plus milk.

Have a great weekend everyone.

 

[welovedis]

Sounds like everyone is doing their best.

Ashley--I hope you are feeling good really soon, that sounds awfully scary!

I drank all my water yesterday which is an accomplishment itself and I am more than halfway there today, so that is a good thing. Drinking it can be so hard as it is so cold here and drinking it makes me feel colder, brr!

I'm worried about the weekend, after all I have only been OP since last weekend. But I know if I really think about what I am putting in my mouth then I will be ok.

Looking forward to tomorrow as I will be checking out the scale, after being off it for the whole week! :jumping4: Hope it is going in the right directions and thanks to the commitment to keep me on track.

Off to go shovel, again! Another round of snow for tomorrow, sounds like we'll be getting the snow after it hits your town MelanieC!

 

[Kimickey]

Everyone keep up the great work!!!!!!

I'm totally motivated now! I'm on day three of being cheat free! On the base today we had our building dedicated. We just went through a major renovation and addition. Well after the ceremony there were all sorts of candies, cakes, cookies, sodas...you name it, it was there I could have indulged myself. But nope I thought about this commitment thread, how I would feel right after the first taste of sugar would taste as it touched my tongue and how I would feel like a heel afterwards, I also thought about the little bit of weight I want to lose and how that could hinder that...you guys get it. I turned the other cheek and ate a very thin slice of ham, and turkey (one each) and fruit. I walked back to my desk with my head held high.

Today was a great day :

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

well yes of course we can - soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo - SALUTING KIMICKEY - WTG - you deserve to hold that head high !! WOW - you did good!

Woohooo - way to commit!!!!!!!

 

[TammyNC]

It sounds like we are all glad that today is Friday. I have done well this week on getting more veggies and water in. I also am getting back on the TM. I did 1-20 min. walk this week and 2-30 min. walks. I plan on getting on there tomorrow and taking Sunday off.

Everyone is doing well and remember when we slip, we just need to realize it and catch ourselves before we go too far. Keep going over the weekend, we can do this together!!

 

[welovedis]

Kim-Awesome job, soldier! You faced the challenge and walked away the victor!

ohMom-great job with the tape, I got that one from my library and quit in the first few minutes. Mushed muscles is right! WTG! BTW I know what you mean about the snow, will it ever end??

Melanie--You go girl! That is a terrific commitment to both the 1/2 marathons, just imagine how you'll do in WDW next year with 2 1/2s under your belt before you cross the start line next year. Have fun in the snow! :thewave:

As for me, could I have a drumroll, please?

I got on the scale today and I lost 6+ pounds this week! WOOHOO!

Thanks for keeping me on track and help me keep my focus one day at a time!
I feel so great and am proud that I got to the gym 5 times since Sunday (today is a rest day, except for the snow removal, ugh!), drank lots of water, stayed OP, no eating after 7 (last night I did eat at 7:20--snack incl in my program as it was Fri movie nite at our house), and got almost 7 hours of sleep every night. THANKS!!!

 

[TammyNC]

As for me, could I have a drumroll, please?

I got on the scale today and I lost 6+ pounds this week! WOOHOO!

WAY TO GO, what a great week, it shows what hard work and determination will do. Keep it up, you are on a roll.