DDA's New Year's Weight Loss accountability Thread

[Disneygrl36]

Glynis.......it is good to have you back. Good job you for doing so well amidst all that travel & temptation.

 

[Disneygrl36]

I have something funny to tell on myself .
I was taking advantage of some of the great sales on Disney shopping site & ordered myself a dress & a swimsuit for our cruise. I ordered what I thought my size would be in comparison to what I have been wearing for so long. The order came yesterday & I tried on the swimsuit & it hung on me & the dress did too. I guess my mind hasn't caught on to the fact that I have lost almost 35 pounds & I still have 5 months to go before the cruise. I am sending them back & ordering 2 sizes smaller than what I originally ordered.

 

[UP Disney]

I have something funny to tell on myself .
I was taking advantage of some of the great sales on Disney shopping site & ordered myself a dress & a swimsuit for our cruise. I ordered what I thought my size would be in comparison to what I have been wearing for so long. The order came yesterday & I tried on the swimsuit & it hung on me & the dress did too. I guess my mind hasn't caught on to the fact that I have lost almost 35 pounds & I still have 5 months to go before the cruise. I am sending them back & ordering 2 sizes smaller than what I originally ordered.

WTG!!!!! That is awesome!!!

 

[UP Disney]

Well, it's amazing what 25 pounds can do. I ran the 6k Black Bear Run in Engadine this year. I haven't really prepared for it (which I never do). I run with my niece (5) or my nephew (8) so I am not pushing that hard. Well, this year is the first time that I actually had to slow myself down so that I didn't push my niece too hard. I am so proud of myself.

 

[UP Disney]

Hey, everyone! I'm back for a good long while, I hope! This has been quite a month. After getting back from DL, my family went camping for a week. I was not very optimistic about losing anything but decided to just enjoy myself within reason, and do the best I could. I ate little bits of everything we had but kept my portion sizes down, and really had a good time! When we got home I weighed myself, and found I had lost 2 pounds! I couldn't believe it!

Next was a trip to my mom's for a week and a half. I did the best I could and walked 2 miles every day. I still felt that I had gained some weight (didn't weigh at mom's), but decided I wasn't going to punish myself about it. Weighed in yesterday morning, and found I was another 2 pounds down. Talk about ecstatic. That puts me at 9 pounds to my ultimate goal weight!

Seriously, I'm so happy right now I think I'm going to bust! I haven't weighed this little in 16 years. Now my goal is to keep on keeping on! I'm stepping up my walking/running with the half marathon in sight. I'm also starting to add in some whole grains to my diet, yet keeping portions within reason! I'm doing much better at snacking so I feel good about that!

I'm so proud of all of you and the work that you are doing. I think that at the end of August, we all need to add our numbers together and see just how many pounds we as a group have lost. That would be astounding!

WTG Glynis!!! I'm so proud of you! You have worked hard and deserve the success.

I love the idea of adding all our weight loss together in one number. That would be cool to see!

 

[my3princes]

If someone adds the weight loss together I'm afraid that I'm going to ruin the totals. I'm the heaviest that I've been in years. I cannot motivate myself to stay in control of my diet and I can't find the time to exercise. We were camping last week and I walked several miles everyday, but with all the sweets that my Mom had made I actually gained a few pounds. I'm almost back to where I was before the trip, but need to take control. I look in the mirror and know what I need to do, but always come up with excuses as to why now isn't a good time. For example, 4th of July picnics next excuse is that we will be camping for 16 days starting on the 14th so it will be hard to stay with a program. See, I can use anything for an excuse. I have my 20th High School reunion next June so I really want to look my best and with a Disney trip in July I should have the motivation I need, right?

It is wonderful to hear how well you are all doing. I remember that amazing feeling of having pounds just melt away. I wish I would get into that mode as once you start losing it is much easier to stay with a program.

Deb

 

[UP Disney]

If someone adds the weight loss together I'm afraid that I'm going to ruin the totals. I'm the heaviest that I've been in years. I cannot motivate myself to stay in control of my diet and I can't find the time to exercise. We were camping last week and I walked several miles everyday, but with all the sweets that my Mom had made I actually gained a few pounds. I'm almost back to where I was before the trip, but need to take control. I look in the mirror and know what I need to do, but always come up with excuses as to why now isn't a good time. For example, 4th of July picnics next excuse is that we will be camping for 16 days starting on the 14th so it will be hard to stay with a program. See, I can use anything for an excuse. I have my 20th High School reunion next June so I really want to look my best and with a Disney trip in July I should have the motivation I need, right?

It is wonderful to hear how well you are all doing. I remember that amazing feeling of having pounds just melt away. I wish I would get into that mode as once you start losing it is much easier to stay with a program.

Deb

Deb, you can do it!!! I also for years had good excuses. I'd try dieting, exericse, etc. and after a short time just went back to my old ways. This time has been different. I really haven't changed what I eat as much as the quantities that I eat. It took me years to get here. I can't believe that I'm actually doing well after 8 months. I never deprive myself of anything. I just try to make sure I have some healthy stuff in the house. I try munching on that during the day. If I get a craving, I have a little of what I'm craving and then go back to the healthy stuff. I also don't eat 3 large meals. I eat 3 small meals with healthy snacks in between so I never get very hungry. I recommend a lifestyle change for anyone! It has made a major difference in my life.

 

[rosiejo]

Hi guys - sounds like you've all had some great successes recently!

I've been sticking religiously to my 30 minutes a day excercise, I've missed 2 days since May 1 because I was ill. And the results? Nothing! The scales haven't budged an inch... and I still can't fit in my cropped trousers from my November trip last year, and some of the tops I wore are far too tight as well...

It's very depressing... DH thinks that my nightly bowl of crunchy nut cornflake cereal could be the culprit so this week I'm trying to avoid it... which is really really hard... I crave the stuff!

I think I'm going to invest in some digital scales, as the ones we have just use a dial and I'm not sure they're all that accurate...

 

[UP Disney]

Hi guys - sounds like you've all had some great successes recently!

I've been sticking religiously to my 30 minutes a day excercise, I've missed 2 days since May 1 because I was ill. And the results? Nothing! The scales haven't budged an inch... and I still can't fit in my cropped trousers from my November trip last year, and some of the tops I wore are far too tight as well...

It's very depressing... DH thinks that my nightly bowl of crunchy nut cornflake cereal could be the culprit so this week I'm trying to avoid it... which is really really hard... I crave the stuff!

I think I'm going to invest in some digital scales, as the ones we have just use a dial and I'm not sure they're all that accurate...

I'm sorry that you aren't losing any weight with your exercise. However, remember that exercising is a much healther lifestyle so don't stop!!!!!! You may have increased your calories without realizing it because your body is craving more since you started exercising. Watch what you are eating and consciously make sure you realize what you are putting in your mouth. Seriously, I can't stress enough how different my life has been since I started doing that. I have not given anything up! You might think about having a 1/2 bowl of your crunch nut cornflake earlier in the day rather than a whole bowl at night. That way, you won't go overboard from craving it after not having it for a couple of days.

You just need to find the right balance of exercise and food intake. You can do it Clare!

 

[Glynis]

I have something funny to tell on myself .
I was taking advantage of some of the great sales on Disney shopping site & ordered myself a dress & a swimsuit for our cruise. I ordered what I thought my size would be in comparison to what I have been wearing for so long. The order came yesterday & I tried on the swimsuit & it hung on me & the dress did too. I guess my mind hasn't caught on to the fact that I have lost almost 35 pounds & I still have 5 months to go before the cruise. I am sending them back & ordering 2 sizes smaller than what I originally ordered.

Yay, Melanie!!! That is such a great feeling! I'm so proud of you!

 

[Glynis]

Well, it's amazing what 25 pounds can do. I ran the 6k Black Bear Run in Engadine this year. I haven't really prepared for it (which I never do). I run with my niece (5) or my nephew (8) so I am not pushing that hard. Well, this year is the first time that I actually had to slow myself down so that I didn't push my niece too hard. I am so proud of myself.

Vicki, I'm so impressed!!!!! I just signed up to run/walk a 5K in September. I figure it will be good practice for the half. Any tips?

 

[Glynis]

If someone adds the weight loss together I'm afraid that I'm going to ruin the totals. I'm the heaviest that I've been in years. I cannot motivate myself to stay in control of my diet and I can't find the time to exercise. We were camping last week and I walked several miles everyday, but with all the sweets that my Mom had made I actually gained a few pounds. I'm almost back to where I was before the trip, but need to take control. I look in the mirror and know what I need to do, but always come up with excuses as to why now isn't a good time. For example, 4th of July picnics next excuse is that we will be camping for 16 days starting on the 14th so it will be hard to stay with a program. See, I can use anything for an excuse. I have my 20th High School reunion next June so I really want to look my best and with a Disney trip in July I should have the motivation I need, right?

It is wonderful to hear how well you are all doing. I remember that amazing feeling of having pounds just melt away. I wish I would get into that mode as once you start losing it is much easier to stay with a program.

Deb

Deb - Don't beat yourself up! We all have times like this. You'll get where you want to be. Just take it one day at a time. We are all behind you, and whatever support you need, we will give it to you!

 

[Glynis]

Hi guys - sounds like you've all had some great successes recently!

I've been sticking religiously to my 30 minutes a day excercise, I've missed 2 days since May 1 because I was ill. And the results? Nothing! The scales haven't budged an inch... and I still can't fit in my cropped trousers from my November trip last year, and some of the tops I wore are far too tight as well...

It's very depressing... DH thinks that my nightly bowl of crunchy nut cornflake cereal could be the culprit so this week I'm trying to avoid it... which is really really hard... I crave the stuff!

I think I'm going to invest in some digital scales, as the ones we have just use a dial and I'm not sure they're all that accurate...

Oooo, I hate it when that happens! I would definitely get a digital scale! Ours registers even the smallest change, so I get a really accurate picture of where I am.

I would definitely look at the cereal, and the time you eat it. I have found that if I eat anything after 7:00 at night, my weight either stays the same, or shows a gain. I try really hard to eat before then, as it gives me some time before bed to work off some calories.

Whatever you do, don't beat yourself up! Just keep on exercising, and remember that you are also building muscle. We are here for you if you need us!

 

[Disneygrl36]

Checking in from my weigh-in. Down another pound this week. Still can't seem to loose 2 in a week, but it's a loss so I'll take it.

Way to go Vicki!!!!!!!!! Doing a race is awesome.

Deb I know you can do it.....you just have to find the right reason & get started. I kept putting it off too & now I am so glad I finally just got going.

Clare......just keep going. Weight Watchers has taught me alot about writing down what I eat & measuring. I think when we don't write it down we eat alot more than we think & a cup of cereal is a serving...if you measure it out & put in a bowl you will see how small that serving really is. But, you are doing SO GREAT in the excercise dept. I need you to give me lessons in getting & staying motivated to excercise.

Everybody.......just keep swimming.

 

[Disneygrl36]

Checking in for the week. Down a half a pound (I"ll take it as this is my monthly visitor week).

 

[Glynis]

Hey everyone! I haven't posted lately, because I have been pretty bad. I haven't done any exercising in the last week and a half, and my weight is showing it. I'm up 2 pounds. However, I started walking again yesterday morning, so I'm feeling better about things. I've also gone back to a no carb plan for a while. I really want to get these last few pounds off to reach my goal. It seems silly to stop so close to my goal.

Keep on my, gals. I'm going to need it!

 

[PNO4TE]

Hey everyone! I haven't posted lately, because I have been pretty bad. I haven't done any exercising in the last week and a half, and my weight is showing it. I'm up 2 pounds. However, I started walking again yesterday morning, so I'm feeling better about things. I've also gone back to a no carb plan for a while. I really want to get these last few pounds off to reach my goal. It seems silly to stop so close to my goal.

Keep on my, gals. I'm going to need it!

Keep it up, Glynis! I have also not been so good this past week. I was at the beach with my family and really did not pay much attention to what I ate (or drank!) so I gained almost 5 pounds since the beginning of July. I kept up the exercising so I guess it could have been worse!

But I am back on track, just like you, Glynis. I know I will get those pesky 5 pounds off and be back to more than 50 pounds lost instead of almost 50 pounds lost. Sounds much better, doesn't it?

 

[Disneygrl36]

For Glynis & Elin.............
You can do it, you can do it, you can do it.
Glad to see some other people checking back in.........I was starting to get worried that I was all alone.

 

[bethbuchall]

Hey everyone! I haven't posted lately, because I have been pretty bad. I haven't done any exercising in the last week and a half, and my weight is showing it. I'm up 2 pounds. However, I started walking again yesterday morning, so I'm feeling better about things. I've also gone back to a no carb plan for a while. I really want to get these last few pounds off to reach my goal. It seems silly to stop so close to my goal.

Keep on my, gals. I'm going to need it!

I've been pretty bad for about 3 or 4 weeks now. I've put 5 pounds back on. I am officially "back on track" as of right now! We can do this!

Beth

 

[tink2020]

How interesting that you would all check back in today. It must have been something in the air, as I sit here wheezing my head off

I haven't weighed myself in quite a while, so I'm not sure where I stand as far as numbers go, but I certainly looked in the mirror today in one of my "skinny outfits" (yeah, don't ask ) and my jaw hit the floor to see that it wasn't working anymore! Unfortunately, that shock didn't get to me enough because I stilll munched on my mom, sister and my favorite lunch when we get together -- various TGI Friday's appetizers! Man I LOVE that they put those things in the freezer aisle!

So then I started feeling guilty. So I did an hour of Callenetics and started feeling good. This was the first time I had exercised in over 2 weeks, so I sparked some motivation. So when Kyle came home and heard me say "I feel like running", HIS jaw hit the floor and we did.

And we ran, and we ran. I haven't mapped it yet but I'm actually quite sure it was not that terribly far. But I don't think I'll be able to walk tomorrow, and I started wheezing with about a mile to go and had to make it home before dark.

What is it about that first exercise in a while that (if it doesn't feel like killing you) makes you feel like a superhero? I have read a hundred times in training programs not to start out sprinting when they tell you to walk, because you'll pay for it later. And yet this is the same mentality....?

But now for the personal part (at the end of my novel, for anyone still reading ). I decided today after talking to a dear friend of ours that I really need to work on getting HEALTHY. Not just skinny, but healthy. Because sooner than later, Kyle and I are going to want babies. And I hear that the healthier you are pre-pregnancy, the better it is for everyone involved.

Now DON'T go spreading rumors that I'm pregnant or that we're trying. We're so not at this point, and Kyle might just kill me that I told you that much even. But who knows how long it will take me to get in shape at this rate, so why not start now? We plan financially already for that day, so why not physically as well?

It's good motivation today, but I don't know that it will last