DDA's New Year's Weight Loss accountability Thread

[tmfranlk]

Also, don't be afraid to leave food on your plate. That's been the hardest thing for me when we go out to eat. Because I can't eat a lot, I feel guilty about leaving food on my plate. Not to mention that all my growing up years I was told to clean my plate (by the way, my dr. says that's the worst thing we can say to our children). Now, I order a to go box right at the beginning of the meal. I cut away what I know I can eat, and box up the rest.

Glynis -- I have the same issue! My parents always told us to eat everything on our plate. That is one thing I've never told my kids, and never plan to tell them. WW also says to ask for a to go box when you first get your food and to put everything over a serving size in the box to take home. Great advice to pass along! Thanks for reminding us!

I read a great suggestion for kids on the topic just the other day. A mom was saying that she was concerned about her son not eating a variety, but wasn't going to ask him to clean his plate or eat more after saying he was through. Instead, she started encouraging a few bites of everything at the beginning of the meal and then serving more of his favorites when he asked for seconds.

 

[tink2020]

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Please everyone- I want you to remember this is a REAL beginners, somebody that out of shape plan! Don't get frustrated with the speed of the plan. If you are getting frustrated because it seems too slow- go get John Bingham's book about marathon training. HE has a great plan in their if you feel the need to be a little faster! We'll probably be using that plan starting

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I also want to recommend Hal Higdon's site (http://www.halhigdon.com/). Karen's plan (which I spent some time looking over after she was generous enough to send it!) is fantastic.... you will NOT find a good beginning pace online or in books very easily, as far as I have seen. But I think that Hal's site has the best variety. He has a slightly faster-paced walking plan (but still not terrible), but he also has 3 levels of plans if you are running -- both for the half and the full marathon. This is the plan Kyle and I are using, and I'll be happy to correlate our times with anyone else interested (and post this plan as well)... just another to chose from! Keep up the good work! I was just telling Kyle today how excited I am to get home and start working out again.... it's been a LONG time since I felt that way!

 

[Glynis]

Welcome back, Jennifer! It's good to see you made it home safely! Does my memory serve me correctly? Didn't you have some good news to impart? Did you already tell? I hope it's great news!

 

[ksoehrlein]

If it comes down to hotels, don't limit yourself to the "recommended" choices. There are so many good hotels within blocks of the parks at DL. If you find things in your price range, let me know what they are and I can tell you if it might be a good place. We used to live 10 minutes away and my best friend lives 5 blocks from the parks.

Thanks, Tia! It helps to know a DL insider. I've only been to DL twice and both times were day trips, so I have no idea about any of the hotels. The Grand Californian looks gorgeous -- Samantha Brown has me sold on that one. Too bad it's booked solid.

I'm so scared that we'll stay off property and then have it take 2 hours to get to the half marathon. (That's how long it took us to get to DL from DSIL's apartment in 1998 and now "staying off-site"="2-hour drive" in my mind -- yeah, I'm scarred for life!)

First priority right now is recruiting a babysitter, however. With all the wonderful, pixie-dust-spreading Dads on this board, do you think my DFIL will count among them? He's the best, but he's probably terrified at the thought of being at our house alone with the kids. Well, we'll give him as much time to decide as he needs. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to start training even if we end up not going until 2007.

Right now, I'm on the "strep throat diet." Today was the first day I've been able to swallow anything (even water) without much pain since Friday night. The scale is pleased, but I know it's only temporary. Why is it that I always gain back weight that I lost due to illness the minute I start feeling better?

 

[tink2020]

Cincinatians (and those nearby).... the Flying Pig marathon weekend is May 6th and 7th this year. The registration has already begun, and is the cheapest if you register by January 20th.

Kyle and I are looking at either the half or at least the 10K that weekend, so you're all more than welcome to join us! It's very advisable, so I hear from my DH the marathon researcher extroidinaire, to run a road race (or a few) along the training weeks/months to a) get a feel for it and b) learn to pace yourself (and see how you are pacing). If anyone is interested, the information is at

flyingpigmarathon.com

Walkers are welcome in the 5 and 10 K and the half, but not the full. The closing pace is 20:00.... so it may be a great "warm-up" for WDW --- but keep in mind that the course has more hills and the temps are much higher.... so those things can both contribute to a slower pace.

Let me know if you're interested!

 

[ellenbenny]

Anyway- did anyone check out the Marathon training thread on the WISH board?

I did check out the board and subscribe, but haven't posted. Do I need to sign up for anything? Looks like lots of good info, I definitely plan to keep reading.

Thanks for posting the link.

Ellen

 

[my3princes]

We are now over a week into our Resolutions. Most people have already blown their New Years Resolutions by now so I want to Congratulate everyone on sticking with it. I know from experience that the first 2 weeks are the worst then it seems to get slightly easier. It is awesome to see all the support that we are giving each other and that your individual families are imparting. It looks like we will be having a great number of successful resolutions.

Jennifer, what's the big news?

Chris also suggested posting before and after photos. I don't even think we've taken many photos of us lately, but we certainly have some from before our original weight loss. I remember not buying clothes as I lost weight before because I hoped to blow through sizes and didn't want to waste money. I walked into a store that had jeans on clearance for under $5 so I thought I'd get a pair as my size 16's weren't fitting very well. They had a size 12, but I was reluctant to try them on as I "knew that I would never fit into a 12 again". To my surprise they fit perfectly. Everyone and I mean everyone in the store heard me yelling that I fit into a size 12. I couldn't believe it and apparently was a bit louder than I thought. . The best thing that I did for myself was to go to one of the nicer make up counters in the mall and request that they show me how to apply make up properly, but I still wanted to look natural. They showed me the basics of eye make up and lipstick. I think I spent $100, but it was well worth it and made me feel so much better. Huge boost in self esteem.

Keep up the good work. I really look forward to checking in.

Deb

 

[tmfranlk]

Thanks, Tia! It helps to know a DL insider. I've only been to DL twice and both times were day trips, so I have no idea about any of the hotels. The Grand Californian looks gorgeous -- Samantha Brown has me sold on that one. Too bad it's booked solid.

I'm so scared that we'll stay off property and then have it take 2 hours to get to the half marathon. (That's how long it took us to get to DL from DSIL's apartment in 1998 and now "staying off-site"="2-hour drive" in my mind -- yeah, I'm scarred for life!)

First priority right now is recruiting a babysitter, however. With all the wonderful, pixie-dust-spreading Dads on this board, do you think my DFIL will count among them? He's the best, but he's probably terrified at the thought of being at our house alone with the kids. Well, we'll give him as much time to decide as he needs. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to start training even if we end up not going until 2007.

Right now, I'm on the "strep throat diet." Today was the first day I've been able to swallow anything (even water) without much pain since Friday night. The scale is pleased, but I know it's only temporary. Why is it that I always gain back weight that I lost due to illness the minute I start feeling better?

There are at least 2 dozen places that you could walk to DL in 5 minutes if nothing else. The Candy Cane Inn is a favorite of several people on The Mouse For Less. It is located just outside of DCA.

 

[tmfranlk]

I walked into a store that had jeans on clearance for under $5 so I thought I'd get a pair as my size 16's weren't fitting very well. They had a size 12, but I was reluctant to try them on as I "knew that I would never fit into a 12 again". To my surprise they fit perfectly. Everyone and I mean everyone in the store heard me yelling that I fit into a size 12. I couldn't believe it and apparently was a bit louder than I thought. . Deb

That's great, Deb! There's nothing better than smaller jeans!!

 

[tink2020]

I love my DH

 

[ksoehrlein]

Never mind. It appears DH remembers who he is talking to and thinks I can't do this

Why not? What if you make a deal. Like you start training for it now and if you reach a certain pace by the registration deadline, you can go ahead and sign up for it. I know that would get me going just to prove DH wrong!

 

[Glynis]

Never mind. It appears DH remembers who he is talking to and thinks I can't do this

Of course you can! We know you can! We are all behind you 150%!!!!!!!

 

[eeyore45]

Never mind. It appears DH remembers who he is talking to and thinks I can't do this

You know Jennifer, I have the same problem, only its "ME" who sabotoges me!! I posted, but every day, I'm thinking, what makes this time different? I know I cant get stuck in the negative self talk, but last night I went thru 3 books, 3 programs... it broke my heart... I wrote "journaled" in the Bob Greene/Oprah "get with the program" the first time it came out - I am so much fatter now, its not funny, its not healthy. Its sad. Like my first post, I have this "failure" attitude stuck within me...

so for today, I'll just try. I want to try and approach this like an addict, a 12 step program, that I cant promise tomorrow, or next week, or next month. but for today, for now, I did eat healthy... when my mind wanders around thinking where can I find chocolate... I stop, and maybe come here... and remind myself, maybe look in the mirror... but dont stop trying today, not right now... today...

try.

 

[eeyore45]

http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=k...olane.com/public_html/emoticons/butt_kick.gif

Look what I found. Does anyone need motivation today?

and dont forget, we can count on my3princes to help with motivation!!! I do NOT want to get 'stuck' in negativity, I'd rather have a kick in the rear!!

 

[ksoehrlein]

so for today, I'll just try.

I think that's the best attitude/motto/mantra to have.

Also, you can't look at one little slip-up and think automatic failure. There's always tomorrow or even the next meal. And sometimes your body will even let you get away with one little slip-up -- just not the 5 other slip-ups you may allow yourself that day since you're already "off the wagon." Think not just one day at a time, but one bite at a time.

The kick in the rear that worked for me when I was pregnant was what they say in "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Think about every bite and decide if that's something you really wanted your baby to eat or not. Now, I'm trying to think about every bite and decide if that's something I really want my hips and tummy to have or not!

Best of luck, and you know, we're all here for you. Don't "should" all over yourself. And don't compare your diet/exercise plan of today to what you tried in the past. You never had DDA's cheering you on in the past, now did you? So this time is -- and will be -- different!

 

[Princess Nancy]

Everyone, I just looked and posted on the Weight Loss Progress thread! I am so proudof all of us!!!!!!!!!

Keep it up!!!!

Eeyoree, Stick with us. You seem like youhave hit rock bottom. I have been there and needed to do something. We are all here and can talk you through it. Do it for YOURSELF!

 

[my3princes]

eeyore. I think you stated that elequently. I also had to hit rock bottom before I finally was motivated enough to do something about it. For 8 years it was the why lose weight until I'm finished having kids. Once number 3 was here and Chris went and got the big "V" I couldn't use that as an excuse. When I looked in the mirror I was not the person on the outside that I felt I was on the inside. I knew that it was time for me to just make a plan and stick to it. Having Chris by my side made things much easier. We also found a diet plan that worked for our way of life. We are both picky eaters and neither of us enjoy vegetables that much. Most diets rely heavily on vegetable consumption and those diets would never work for us. So when choosing a diet plan make sure that it is something that you can actually do that way your not immediately setting yourself up for failure. The same can be said for exercise. Most importantly have a strong support system in place. You can count on us here on this thread to be here for support. Every single person posting here can do it and you're all off to a great start. Keep up the good work and if ever you need a little kick in the butt, I'll be here for you:

Deb

 

[tink2020]

Why not? What if you make a deal. Like you start training for it now and if you reach a certain pace by the registration deadline, you can go ahead and sign up for it. I know that would get me going just to prove DH wrong!

Just a misunderstanding.... editing to protect the innocent. And myself

 

[tink2020]

Of course you can! We know you can! We are all behind you 150%!!!!!!!

Thanks

 

[tink2020]

You know Jennifer, I have the same problem, only its "ME" who sabotoges me!! I posted, but every day, I'm thinking, what makes this time different? I know I cant get stuck in the negative self talk, but last night I went thru 3 books, 3 programs... it broke my heart... I wrote "journaled" in the Bob Greene/Oprah "get with the program" the first time it came out - I am so much fatter now, its not funny, its not healthy. Its sad. Like my first post, I have this "failure" attitude stuck within me...

so for today, I'll just try. I want to try and approach this like an addict, a 12 step program, that I cant promise tomorrow, or next week, or next month. but for today, for now, I did eat healthy... when my mind wanders around thinking where can I find chocolate... I stop, and maybe come here... and remind myself, maybe look in the mirror... but dont stop trying today, not right now... today...

try.

You know..... ESPECIALLY with something like eating - whether we eat too much, too little, the wrong things, etc -- this is THE single best attitude to have. It's something that's too easy to "fail" at if we look at it as a big picture all the time..... but as you've said, just one day at a time. Heck, sometimes it's one MEAL at a time. This is a GREAT group of women (and men!) .... they (and I) will be here throughout this whole journey! Thank you for sharing