DDA's New Year's Weight Loss accountability Thread

[PNO4TE]

I always say, eat what is calling your name and then move on. Way to go, Tina!

 

[my3princes]

All I'm going to say is whoever created Oreo cookies needs to be shot!!

Why would DH bring two bags of Oreo cookies into my house when we're under food crackdown? I was strong through the first bag, but honestly ladies the second bag was Halloween double stuff and I couldn't help myself. However I'm proud to say that the craziness has ended and there are still cookies to be found, in the ziploc bag in the bottom lefthand drawer of the frig (if someone could be so kind and either throw them away or eat them, it would be appreaciated).

Thankfully after a strong finish at my abdoer and some serious focus on the treadmill, I'm down 3 lbs!!

Way to resist the force. I'm proud of you for not polishing off the bag. That was a good preview of what will be coming with the halloween season. Now you know that you can resist. You passed the test!!!

Deb

 

[Glynis]

You guys are all so wonderful!!! Congrats to all the loss!

Deb - 1.4 pounds is still a great loss! Celebrate that.

Elin - 70 pounds!!!! Can I just say, WOW!

Melanie - Maintaining is harder than losing, so congrats on not gaining any (especially during TOM).

Tina - Welcome to our board, and congratulations on passing the Oreo test! I still have half a box of dulce de leche oreos, and I'm being really good. I haven't had one in 4 days! The craving is going away, slowly.

Well, I'm in the maintenance phase, and it is tough! I have stayed at the same weight for the last week, though, so I feel pretty good! My biggest problem is the pain in my foot. I can't do any exercising that involves standing, walking, jogging, etc. That's tough. I felt like I was really on track for the half marathon, but now I'm feeling down. I can't wait for the doctor's office to open this morning so I can schedule an appointment. On the upside, I have been doing 20 situps each night, and I am starting to feel a difference in my "mommy pouch." It's not visible, yet, but I am feeling my abs start to tighten. That's a good feeling. I'm also feeling the muscles in my back getting stronger the more sit ups I do.

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Keep up the good work. A little loss is better than none at all. So just keep swimming...

I am down a total of 10lbs since I started. I can't tell much of a difference but a few people have noticed it. I think a lot of the loss came from the stress of the house. I hope that if I can get an excercise routine going it will speed things up.

I had started drinking Coke Zero, believing it was aspartame free. Well it isn't and I had constant headache all weekend. I just can't give up the soda. I did find some diet soda with Splenda in it, so I am trying that.

 

[Disneygrl36]

Yeah Tina, Deb, Elin & Robyn.......good job on the losses everybody. This support thing really works.

Glynnis.......you are an inspiration. You've met your goal & your are now at the maintenance phase & that is so great. Hope you can get your foot problem figured out as I know how hard you have been training for the 1/2 marathon.

Tina............that is some strong will-power with that first bag of Oreos girl. I am with Elin.....if you are craving something it's better to eat a small portion of it than deny yourself & then end up eating the whole bag.

Everybody keep it up & just keep swimming as I (& Dory) always say.

 

[Glynis]

Well, I just got back from the doctor, and there's good news and bad news...he couldn't see a fracture in my foot (that's the good news), but he couldn't tell me why I was in such pain (that's the bad news). He did say there was something in the X-ray that was confusing to him, so he's sending it to a radiologist to look at. Until then I'm supposed to ice it and take Tylenol for the pain. I asked him about my training, and he said to go ahead and do what I can tolerate. If it's worse (or not better) in a week, then I need to go back in.

 

[ReAnSt]

Tina, Deb, Elin & Robyn way to go on the weight loss.

Glynis- Don't let this injury get you down. Think about how far you have come. I know this is a set back, but you will get through it. Just don't over do it, you don't want to make the injury worse.

Too those of you who are struggling just keep making good choices.

 

[ReAnSt]

So I'm down another 2.4 pounds, making my total weight loss 49.4 pounds. I was so hoping for the whole 3 pounds so I would have lost 50 pounds and been at my halfway point as I want to lose 100 pounds. Didn't happen, yeah well it is TOM and there is always next week.

I did 320 minutes of excercise this past week. Much better than the previous 2 weeks of less than an hour each week, but I was in too much pain to do much of anything. But the pain has been much less reccently, which is a very good thing as the Dr.'s can't figure out what is wrong.

 

[TinaLala]

Okay, I didn't tread yesterday, but that was only because I did yard work over my SIL's house for three hours....she tricked me by saying she had 'some bulbs' to plant, yeah 160 bulbs...did I mention her house sits across from a rock quary?? Yeah, she has more rocks in her yard then dirt so it made the digging for bulbs a pleasure All I know is I was dirty and sweaty when we finished, so I checked it off as a work out.

Today however I will be strong enough that after DD7 gets on the bus I will be on that treadmill walking my butt off for at least 30 mins. Hopefully before the guy comes to replace the furnace. BUT I WILL DO IT!! Disney's only 56 more days and I do not want to have to squeeze these butt cheeks into a seat.

 

[PNO4TE]

So I'm down another 2.4 pounds, making my total weight loss 49.4 pounds. I was so hoping for the whole 3 pounds so I would have lost 50 pounds and been at my halfway point as I want to lose 100 pounds. Didn't happen, yeah well it is TOM and there is always next week.

I did 320 minutes of excercise this past week. Much better than the previous 2 weeks of less than an hour each week, but I was in too much pain to do much of anything. But the pain has been much less reccently, which is a very good thing as the Dr.'s can't figure out what is wrong.

You are almost to that mini-goal, Becky. That is FANTASTIC!! Keep it up, even though you are not feeling 100%.

 

[my3princes]

So I'm down another 2.4 pounds, making my total weight loss 49.4 pounds. I was so hoping for the whole 3 pounds so I would have lost 50 pounds and been at my halfway point as I want to lose 100 pounds. Didn't happen, yeah well it is TOM and there is always next week.

I did 320 minutes of excercise this past week. Much better than the previous 2 weeks of less than an hour each week, but I was in too much pain to do much of anything. But the pain has been much less reccently, which is a very good thing as the Dr.'s can't figure out what is wrong.

That is awesome. I'm sure you'll meet your first goal and then some next weigh in. Very impressive.

Deb

 

[my3princes]

Forgive me fellow dieters for I have sinned. I had decided not to worry about points on Saturday as I was hosting a party for heaven's sake. The real problem lies with the fact that I didn't get back on the diet on Sunday, partially because I was stuck in the ER for 5 hours with only a vending machine for nourishment and partly because we had all kinds of delicious leftovers. So I was committed to getting back on plan today and I did well until this evening when the chocolate cupcakes and homemade vanilla frosting kept calling my name. The funny thing was that my weight was down this afternoon, but I'm going to bet that I will be a bit heavier at my weigh in tomorrow night. Now that I have confessed I hope that tomorrow will be a better day. I will not let my weigh in get me down tomorrow as these things happen. Tomorrow is a bright new day, right?

Deb

 

[Glynis]

Forgive me fellow dieters for I have sinned. I had decided not to worry about points on Saturday as I was hosting a party for heaven's sake. The real problem lies with the fact that I didn't get back on the diet on Sunday, partially because I was stuck in the ER for 5 hours with only a vending machine for nourishment and partly because we had all kinds of delicious leftovers. So I was committed to getting back on plan today and I did well until this evening when the chocolate cupcakes and homemade vanilla frosting kept calling my name. The funny thing was that my weight was down this afternoon, but I'm going to bet that I will be a bit heavier at my weigh in tomorrow night. Now that I have confessed I hope that tomorrow will be a better day. I will not let my weigh in get me down tomorrow as these things happen. Tomorrow is a bright new day, right?

Deb

You've got the right attitude, Deb! I fell off the wagon, this weekend, too! I made a scrummy peach coffee cake and ate a piece. Luckily, it didn't sit well with me, so I wasn't tempted with the leftovers.

My weight is staying pretty stable. I'm fluctuating from 124-128. For the most part, I feel good. As soon as I can start my walking again, I'll feel better. It's amazing how I've come to depend on that exercise.

 

[PNO4TE]

Tuesday Weigh-in Day Update...

Another 2 pounds lost this week for a total of 72 pounds lost. I don't know if I will make the 75 pound goal I was hoping to meet before we leave next week for WDW. But I sure will be close!

 

[bear74]

Tuesday Weigh-in Day Update...

Another 2 pounds lost this week for a total of 72 pounds lost. I don't know if I will make the 75 pound goal I was hoping to meet before we leave next week for WDW. But I sure will be close!

congrats Elin

 

[my3princes]

You've got the right attitude, Deb! I fell off the wagon, this weekend, too! I made a scrummy peach coffee cake and ate a piece. Luckily, it didn't sit well with me, so I wasn't tempted with the leftovers.

My weight is staying pretty stable. I'm fluctuating from 124-128. For the most part, I feel good. As soon as I can start my walking again, I'll feel better. It's amazing how I've come to depend on that exercise.

Maintanence is the hardest part. If you are only fluctuating a few pounds then you are doing very well. Keep up the good work.

Elin. You can do it. 75 lbs before Disney can happen for you. Imagine how different your pictures will look this year!!! I can wait to see. You'll have to post some from your last trip too so we can all be in awe with you.

Deb

 

[Disneygrl36]

Elin..........you are superwoman. Great job!!!!!!

Deb.....just move on. That is the best thing to do. We all have our days, but as long as they we get right back in the saddle & keep moving forward those days don't mean that much.

Checking in....I stayed the same again this week. Oh well, I am going to just keep swimming. I didn't get my excercise in as good last week so maybe that is it. Tomorrow starts a fresh week for me.

Good luck this week everybody.

 

[Glynis]

Elin! Congratulations!!!! I think that 75 pounds is totally doable! If not, look at how far you have come! Deb is right, you need to post last year's pictures next to this years!

Deb - thanks for the encouraging! I will feel so much better when I can start my exercising again! I have an appointment with a podiatrist next week, so we'll see what he says.

 

[my3princes]

I was amazed at weigh in tonight. Not only did I not gain after my 3 day eating spree, I lost 2.2 lbs which is a better loss than most weeks That means I've lost 9 lbs since starting Weight Watchers. According to my scale I am now 2 lbs away from my previous low after Atkins. I'm so happy to be losing what I have gained. 2 more lbs and I can start working on those lbs that I couldn't lose the first time around

Deb

 

[PNO4TE]

Not only are the pictures from this trip going to be vastly different, but the trip itself will be unlike any I have ever taken to WDW. I won't need an extension for the airplane seatbelt. I won't have to worry about the lap bar coming down too far for comfort or not far enough for safety. Eating in restaurants will be so much easier (yes, I said easier!) because I won't have to worry about fitting into the small spaces that they have for people to sit in anymore. I won't have to turn sideways and lift my fanny pack up over the turnstile to get into some of those older rides. If I see a shirt that I like I can buy it without having to look far and wide for a plus size or a man's style. I will not have trouble getting in and out of the swimming pool. I could go on and on... But I don't need to because some of you have been in that place too.

I am so proud to have you as friends. You may not know this, but I don't know if I would have done this as easily without you here to talk to and commiserate with and report to. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I also wanted to tell you something else. The next to the last time I got to be with my Mom before she died she looked at me and said, "You are so beautiful to me in so many ways. I wish you would lose some weight so that your family can love you as long as I have." That was in December 2005, and I made up my mind I would do something about it. I did not set a New Year's Resolution because this was something more important than that. I set a new Life Goal. And I was able to tell her when I saw her the last time in January that I had started the diet on January 16, and had already lost 12 pounds.

Even though I never saw her again, I know that she knows what an effect she had on my last 9 months. It has been lilke a rebirth for me. And my decisions have influenced others to make Life Changes too. My sister, who has always been a much larger woman than me (she is 6 feet tall to my 5'4") has also started exercising and watching her weight. She has lost 32 pounds since my Mom's funeral in April.

Some of you have PMed or emailed me to tell me that you knew you could do this too and you have! I did not set out to be an inspiration and I still don't feel as if I fit that role at all. But I do know that I have made dear friends and we have helped each other become even more beautiful, powerful, healthy women. That makes me happier than you will ever know. May you have many tens of years left for your families to love the spectacular women you are.