Dieting for Disney

[bubba73]

Pooh27 Great job. I always say that a 2 pound loss is a lot better than a 2 pound gain. You are doing it slow and sure which means you have a higher potential for keeping the weight off. Keep up the good work!

Twotoohappy It is my pleasure to keep the thread going but it isn't something that I can do on my own. It has taken all of us to have the courage and the determination to get on a site with a bunch of people that we have never really met and talk about a lot of personal things. Personally, I want to thank all of you for keeping this thread going. (By the way, I am so jealous that you are going on your trip in just 17 days.)

TLQ Good news! I got my car. I kept the same kind of car but I upgraded. This time I got an automatic (so DW can help drive when we go on trips), leather interior and a V6 instead of the 4 cylinder. I am very happy. Now, I just need to start getting some kind of restitution from this wreck. That way I can get ahead on some bills and start to relax and focus on our vacation and our health.

Otherwise, I can be honest and say that today was a good day for me. I only had one little dizzy spell but that went away after I got something to eat. So on that aspect, I had a good day. I am still going to go back to the doctor tomorrow for a follow-up and hopefully, I will have good news tomorrow night. All of you are doing wonderful. I am so excited for you all and know that this year will be the best year ever for us.
Keep that excitement level up!!

Bryan

 

[pooh2007]

Thank you for the compliment. Congratulations on getting your new car and I wish you well at your doctors appointment. I hope everything turns out well for you. I will keep you updated on the weight loss as I hope everyone else does. Have a wonderful day!

 

[bubba73]

Ok Everyone! I finally got back into the gym. I felt sooo out of shape. I had a weird day anyway so I wasn't for sure how I was going to feel in the gym but I wasn't going to stay out again. But at the same time, I knew I had been out for a couple of weeks so I took it easy and didn't overdo it. So I did a light arm workout and 15 minutes of cardio. That's the good news. The bad news is that I got very dizzy after both lifting and the cardio. I am hoping that the reason was because I was hungry but I am not for sure yet. I guess there is another trip to the doctor coming up.

I hope all of you are having a great week. Some of us do have a trip coming up and others of us are standing by hoping for a special to good to pass up. No matter what we are all here to join forces and combine all of our efforts and support one another as we try to succeed in living a healthier lifestyle. Well, the truth of the matter is that we have succeeded already. We are doing what most people are not willing to do. It doesn't matter if we are trying to loose 10 pounds or 100 pounds. The point is that we are trying. We are taking our lives into our hands and not leaving it into the hands of the world that doesn't care. It's like I had a customer tell me today how much they appreciate my customer service compared to what they receive from other retail establishments. I just keep thinking that I try to keep my service levels as high as they have at WDW. That's where I learned. I guess that is why I love going as much as I do. I I also guess that is part of the reason why we care so much. I truly believe that Disney people are the happiest people in the World.

Keep those energy levels up!

Bryan

 

[twotoohappy]

Hey all-
No gym today again. I had to go to my friend's daughter's wake. The funeral is tomorrow. I'm just so out of it. I'm planning on going to the gym tomorrow afternoon to help get out of this funk. Kiss your family/friends tonight. Life is too short. She was just 20 years old. It was a fire at BU. Just way too young. Take care everyone. Hopefully tomorrow at the gym will help.

 

[newholidayx2]

Hey all-
No gym today again. I had to go to my friend's daughter's wake. The funeral is tomorrow. I'm just so out of it. I'm planning on going to the gym tomorrow afternoon to help get out of this funk. Kiss your family/friends tonight. Life is too short. She was just 20 years old. It was a fire at BU. Just way too young. Take care everyone. Hopefully tomorrow at the gym will help.

Im sorry Liz

 

[blestmom]

Hi everyone,

I've been gone quite awhile from the board. I'm having some problems. Abnormal things seen on a mammogram, followed up with more, now I'm having 4 biopsies next week, and I'm scared to death. I've got 5 kids at home, and I don't know how I'm going to get through this week. Sorry to drop this all on you, but I need all the support I can get right now.

Deb

 

[teacher31]

Hi everyone,

I've been gone quite awhile from the board. I'm having some problems. Abnormal things seen on a mammogram, followed up with more, now I'm having 4 biopsies next week, and I'm scared to death. I've got 5 kids at home, and I don't know how I'm going to get through this week. Sorry to drop this all on you, but I need all the support I can get right now.

Deb

Deb - My prayers are with you. Remember your sig - 'blestmom.' You are so blessed and you will get through this difficult week with Grace. Do your kids know something is going on? If they are old enough, you might be surprised at their words of wisdom and support. Keep us posted, please.

On a much more selfish note - I'm bummed because I've been on steroids for my asthma and I feel like I'm gaining by the minute. I hate the grumpies that I get when I'm on them, let alone the massive hunger. I know breathing tends to be a good thing, but my goal weight was in sight and I feel now it's drifting off. Don't know if I've gained, just feeling dumpy. It's that kind of day.

Took a quick trip to WDW for a conference. I finally saw why people hate it. I never got it before until the people I was with pointed everything out. I just kind of overlook the crowds, kids behaving badly (I'm a teacher), people being rude. It was wonderful to be there, even if for only a couple of hours here and there. Looking forward to my trip in June!

Hope everyone has a good week!

 

[bubba73]

Deb You are in my prayers. You will be in my thoughts. Granted, with me being a guy, there is no way that I can understand from a personal point of view what you are going through, physically and emotionally. I have to repeat what Teacher31 said. Remember your sig. Even though you may not be feeling blessed right now, you really don't know how this can be used in a positive way for someone else. None of us ever truly understand why we go through these tough and troublesome times but there is always a reason. Usually, the reason may not be as important as the result. The results that we face can be numerous. Through our pain can come someone elses salvation. If we can show someone how deep our faith is during these tough times, we can open that world up to some people that have never seen that from anyone else before. Well, I hope that helps a little anyway.

Teacher31 I hope all is going well with your asthma treatments. I can understand your frustration right now feeling like you are gaining weight due to the steroids. I have the same problem right now because I feel like I can't put forth a full effort at the gym so I feel like I am gaining instead of losing. But my issues are not what is important right now. Remember what you have learned. Eating habits are everything. Make wise choices and you will not gain. Plus, make sure you drink plenty of water. That will help you feel full and it will help keep you hydrated. By the way, welcome back. We have missed you.

Just a real quick note. This isn't really an update. Just another prayer request. We had a tornado come through our area today with some very nasty results. My understanding is that the tornado hit a school that was south of here just 15 minutes before the school was going to be released to go home. Last count that I have heard was about 20 of the students have been found killed from the storm. There are several thousand others without power tonight as well. I just pray that there will be no more loss of life from this storm or any other. I know that the last part of that statement isn't a realistic statement but the thought of young children dying just really upsets me. It's been said before, give your kids an extra hug and kiss tonight. We never know what can happen tomorrow.

My prayers are with all of you during your trials.

May God Bless!

 

[CJK]

Oh my goodness. There is so much going on with our DIS family these days. I'm so sorry I haven't been around, but please know I'm sending you all lots of prayers and warm thoughts. We really ARE a family here and want to help each other out and offer support. Whether our struggles are with health, family, insurance, weight and everything in between, I feel blessed that we can all help one another despite the miles in between. Best wishes to everyone and do keep us posted.

I'm sorry for not being around recently. It has been very, very busy lately. I've been looking after a 5yr old little girl for a friend and boy, my hat's off to all of you with toddlers! What a busy (but fun) life it is with a toddler around. We're going to Niagara for a couple days next week to unwind a bit. They have a new enclosed car ferris wheel there that I'd like to ride. I hope it's a clear day so we can gaze at the falls.

Food has been up and down. It's like I go for days feeling strong and eating healthy foods, and then I just lose it for a couple days. It's a cycle that I need to break. My exercise and water remain strong though.

Anyway, I just wanted to send you all and pixie dust. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[twotoohappy]

Checking in to see how everyone is doing.... I ran 45 min today / 2.0 incline

 

[teacher31]

Hello all! After complaining about feeling chunky, I bit the bullet and weighed myself today. Since the last weigh in I've been on antibiotics and a steroid, took a trip to WDW, and travelled. I've lost almost 2 pounds during this chaotic period! I was hoping not to have gained more than 5. What a pleasant surprise.

Hope everyone else is doing well. Have a wonderful week and hopefully enjoy the start of the warmer weather. Well, at least here in the south.

 

[bubba73]

Hey everyone! Teacher31 - That is great news. Here you were thinking that you were gaining weight. Surprise!! You lose! (Sorry about the pun.) But seriously, we are all so proud of you for your success. Now, get out there and achieve your goals!!

Today, I didn't actually make it to the gym because I accidently left my bag at the house before I left this morning. I was so mad at myself about that. Anyway, we all have to overcome these little trials so I have come home and done some push ups and crunches to at least get my body moving again and I will be at the gym tomorrow, for sure.

Otherwise, I must say that I am feeling better. I am having some neck pains still but I have to say that I am getting my energy back. As long as I can keep the dizzy spells down to a minimum, I will be fine. I am really excited about geting back to the gym because I have to get ready. I have to get ready for the dining plan in 6 months. I have a lot of work to do. Wish me luck!

 

[twotoohappy]

Have a wonderful week and hopefully enjoy the start of the warmer weather. Well, at least here in the south.

It's 12 degrees here on Cape Cod with wind chill waaaay below 0

But I'll be warm a week from Friday

Congrats on the weight loss. Unexpected losses are the best!

Glad you're feeling better Bryan! Good luck at the gym today!

This is my day "off" from the gym. I've got heavy workouts planned for Wed, Thurs, Fri. So today will be a pilates day.

Have a Happy Day everyone

 

[thelionqueen]

Sorry I've been away for awhile, but I've got GREAT News! I got another job (that's not the great news ) and I STILL have been going to the gym and watching my weight..YIPPEE!!

BLESTMOM..I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. You're such a pillar of strength, just keep your chin up and it'll all work out!!

Bubba...GREAT NEWS!! I'm so glad you got what you wanted and everything is going well for you..I will catch up with an IM to you SOON!

So I got a new job, pay is FANTASTIC, but JUST the day before, DH AND I decided that I wasn't going to work The money is just too good to pass up. It is temp to hire, so maybe I'll just do it for a little while to build up my Disney fund..who knows

I hope you're all having a great week..and if you would PLEASE check out my next post and vote for me I'd greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks, love you all!
TLQ

 

[thelionqueen]

Hey guys, well I told you I was a finalist in the Disney Dream Job Contest..WELL..the time is NOW!! Please help me by clicking on my link and voting for me, I would TRULY appreciate it!! If you could pass it on to your friends via email I would appreciate that too!!

Maybe I can get a FREE trip to DL..OMG..what a thought!! Thanks for your support guys..YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!

http://www.careerbuilder.com/disneydreamjobs/dream-job-applicant.asp?jtid=3&ytid=Tzm2hTHCEfY

 

[bubba73]

Hey everyone! Just got back from the gym a little while and feel really good. This is the second day that I have been back and I am really not feeling many side effects. Other than soreness. But that's ok. I haven't been to the gym in a month so that is to be expected. Tonight, I did a back workout and a little bit on my biceps. After that I did 25 minutes of cardio on the ARC Trainer. Felt really good. Just wish I had a bottle of water with me and I would have probably continued on.

Otherwise, yesterday was DW's birthday so I spent the day with her. We went out to Red Lobster to eat where I had some grilled salmon and veggies. Then, we went and saw a movie together. We don't really have many date nights since my DS has ADHD and Aspergers. We don't like to put my parents out and ask them to keep the kids to much. But this was a special occasion so we did and they accepted. It was really a lot of fun.

Now, for the SCARY news. My birthday is coming up as well. Yep! My birthday is this coming Monday. But it is no big deal. People ask me what do I want to do on my birthday. If I have my choice of a perfect day, it would be golf, gym and food. Golf is a not frequent enough hobby. The gym is my passion. And we all need to eat to live so really that's it. Just a few years ago, my parents wanted to take me out for my birthday to get something to eat. We picked a restaurant right beside my gym so I could go workout first. Then, I threw a little bit of a temper tantrum (typical for an adult on his birthday.) Let me proceed this with saying back in the 80's, my Mom took me out to Red Lobster for my birthday. Even though I was always the "fat kid", I was really trying to look good on this day. On the other side of the restaurant was a very cute girl about my age so I was trying to be as "cool" as I could. Well, this was when Miami Vice was HUGE so I was in my Don Johnson outfit with the white pants and white jacket. (Imagine Don Johnson with Opie Taylor hair, bigger belly and not old enough to shave yet. Please don't laugh to hard at that visual.) So here I am trying to look as good as I can and then the servers come out and put this God awful Lobster hat on me and started singing Happy Birthday. I don't know which was redder. The hat or me. I was furious but most of all, I was embarressed. I have never been able to forget about that to this day. So in result of that, I can't stand when you go out to a restaurant and the servers come out to sing to you and that night afte I got out of the gym, my Dad had went against my wishes and told them. So when they came, I got up and left. I know it's not right for me to act that way but to me it is not cute or fun. It is humiliating and embarrassing. So I don't really like going anywhere that there is a chance that they may sing to me. I would rather come home to a nice homecooked meal.

With all of that been said, TLQ - I voted for you yesterday and I am heading back over there right now to vote for you again. You know how much I care for you so I really hope you get it.

Everyone - I hope you are all having a fantastic week filled with encouragement, motivation and good news. I know twotoohappy is getting really close to her trip so her motivation is thru the roof. I just went inside 180 days and I am already getting excited. DW and I have been trying to figure out which restaurants we want to eat at on the DDP so we can go ahead and make our ressies.

Look forward to hearing from you all soon on your progress.

 

[blestmom]

Good news! Test results show all is well. I'm so relieved. Thanks for all the good wishes and prayers. Bubba...hope you had a great birthday!

Deb

 

[CJK]

WONDERFUL NEWS Blestmom!!!!!!! I hope you find a way to celebrate.

Happy belated Bubba! I hope you ended up having a good birthday. What did you do for it?

Thelionqueen - voted for you! Great job!!!

Not much time to post today (what else is new!!), but I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of all of you. I've had a good few days, but I still haven't lost the weight that I gained this winter due to travel. At least I've stopped the weight gain trend and am working downward! Now that the weather is nicer, I hope to do some more walking with dh in addition to my regular workouts. Hopefully that will make the difference.

Keep up the great work!!! Could we do a role call on when/if people are planning on going to Disney this year (or anytime in the future)? I'm going this Christmas thanks to the 40% off deal. Anyone else going at that time? I'm hoping to keep up this healthy living lifestyle and just sail around the parks! Will there be a DIS meet in our future??

 

[blestmom]

I wish I had a trip planned soon...but we had our trip in January...and it was fabulous! My girls are wanting me to bring just them back next January...and then bring all the kids in November...but I don't think we'll be able to swing it financially. Wouldn't that be fun, though? So for now, I'm looking at November 2008...which is a LONG time away!

 

[twotoohappy]

Yeah blestmom! I'm so happy all is well!

Happy Be-Lated Birthday Bubba!!!!

CJK - I'm leaving for WDW Friday upcoming trips in Aug and Nov


Have a great week everyone!