Dieting for Disney

[teacher31]

It just didn't feel right taking off for vacation tomorrow morning without saying good bye to all of my dieting support! I'm hoping to lose weight at WDW again this year and still enjoy a few treats here and there. I'm so much more confident about my eating habits now that I've been doing it for over a year. All the support and ideas all of you have shared have been a blessing.

Take care and I'll fill you in upon my return!

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

Yikes, it's been just over a year since my last post. In summary: lost 25# on SB last spring/summer then regained 5# based on when I started tracking again at the end of February this year. That's when I joined SparkPeople, a free site that has helped me lose 15 - so now I'm down a total of 30. I can zip the dress I was wearing the day my husband of 12 years (as of June 3) asked me out on our first date. I am below my prepregnancy weight. My current goal is another 12 # which would put me at 150 - a number I don't remember last seeing. I'm sure I did see it - just so long ago I can't remember.
Thanks for the tips Bubba73 (OK, now the post isn't in front of me and I may have the wrong number) since they stuck with me and are a huge part of how I've been able to start on the right track. I am exercising at home now rather than spending all my time complaining about why I can't exercise. I'm also using a much more balanced eating plan that does not restrict any foods - only helps you eat fewer calories than you use. Those shorts I was trying to fit into last year and now WAY too big! So glad to be back and can't wait to see what I fit into for my next WDW trip including DVC member cruise 2007. Until then, I'm living vicariously through others' trips.

 

[bubba73]

Linda Welcome back! It has been a long time but it sounds like you have been doing wonderful. Down 30 pounds is tremendous!! It seems like you are doing everything that you need to do. Just keep that motivation up as high as you can. You are so close to your goal that I know you feel like you can reach out there and grab it. So grab on and hold on as hard as you can. Great job!!

Teacher31 I know you are at WDW now having the time of your life. I wish I was there with you. Here is to you having a great trip and sharing all of the wonderful stories once you get back.

Update As you know, I had my knee procedure last week. Well, on Wednesday I had a bit of a set back. I was doing great and then the next thing I know, my knee is taking on a lot of fluid. So after that, my knee got the size of a mini basketball. Went back to the doctor so he could drain some fluid and he was unable to get any out. All of the fluid had turned to jelly. So I am still having some issues getting around. I am debating about getting my home gym out anyway today and just work out my upper body. I feel like I have gained 20 pounds because of how many days I have been literally bed-ridden. I can't stand the way this is making me feel. I like being active and being able play my kids but now, my kids are actually trying to help me get around. They are making me feel so old. Example: Yesterday was my daughter's birthday. She turned 11 so we took her out for something to eat. While we were heading into the restaurant, she grabbed a hold of my hand and arm to help me support my weight to make it easier to get inside. I know it was cute and very sweet but I am too independant for that kind of help. Hopefully, the swelling well continue to go down and I will be able to come back here and give you some good news. All of you are so inspirational to me that I want to get up and try as hard as I can. I have got 3 months until my trip to the World so I have got time for rehab and hopefully the needed weight loss. We are going during Free Dining so it will be very good if I can loose a few before I get there.

I just want to say God Bless all of you for being such wonderful, exuberant, dedicated and inspirational friends. You are all so important to me. Thank you!

Bryan

 

[DVCkidsMOM]

Bryan:
We're thinking of you and awaiting that report that you are doing better. You are so helpful to me and an inspiration - can't really figure out how to reciprocate, but you and your family are in my prayers.

 

[twotoohappy]

Hey all! Just came back from a quick trip to visit friends. It was a nice get away, but it set off huge red flags about my weight. While I was gone, I lost 2 pounds. I've been in this "non eating" mode that is just scary. There are other flags going off too, anybody who wants to chat feel free to pm me, but this is an open forum viewable to all stalkers. So basically the normal vacation, went a little hectic, but was well worth the expense. I'm going to try on eating better. I did run everday, so that made me feel good.

Hey Bubba...... How's the knee????

teacher31 - I've got 4 and 1/2 more days of work!!!!

Welcome newbies and hey to all my WISH friends!

Please post so I know how y'all are doing!!!!

 

[bubba73]

Hey everyone! Sorry for the hiatus. I took a world-wind tour and went down to Kennedy Space Center for the last 4 days. Oh My Gosh! I had a fantastic time!!! I went to an Astronaut Autograph Show at KSC and had the chance to reach out and meet several Astronauts going all the way back to Mercury. It was incredible. As soon as I get some of the pictures loaded up onto the computer, I will try to post some of them so you can see it. Also, by a stroke of huge luck, I was there for the Shuttle Launch. I was 6.5 miles away from the Shuttle when it took off. It was an incredible experience. (Only one problem. My video tape got messed up and now the launch that I taped is un-viewable. ) It took 45 seconds for the sound to travel that distance so we could hear it. There was nothing between me and the Shuttle except water so I had a view that was unparralled. Although, I did talk to one guy that was with us. He was in the Apollo / Saturn V Rocket Building for the launch. He said that he could actually see the word Atlantis on the Shuttle.

OK. I am sorry for rambling but I had a fantastic time. Now, onto matters at hand. My knee is doing a lot better. I can actually bend my knee to a 90 degree angle again. My calf is still full of a lot of fluid so that is really the only area that is causing me any pain right now. Actually, what is amazing is the more that I walked on it the past few days the easier it got. Very encouraging. So it seems like I am on the right road for recovery. I was able to get in one workout for my upper body before I left and that felt really good. I promise this week I am really going to get back into the exercise program and start getting ready for my WDW trip in September.

I have missed all of you and I will get back tomorrow night and try to fill you in more about this passed weekend. Hope all of you are doing fantastic and reaching your goals.

Bryan

 

[teacher31]

Bryan - Glad to hear the surgery went well and you are doing better. Obviously you & your wife have raised a very sweet daughter for her to be so thoughtful of you during your rehab.

I got back last night from WDW. Had a great time. I didn't follow my healthy eating plan, but I didn't gain. Had to be from all the walking/running/swimming. Otherwise, all of the apple cobbler that I indulged in would have found the scale this morning.

Best part of trip: We won a private safari! We were asked if we would like to be the Safari Family of the Day and of course we said yes! I think the group next to us was kicking themselves because the CM asked where they were going to go first. They replied Everest. So they moved on down to us! We replied the safari and that is when Beth asked us to join her. She walked us down to the safari and told us the story of Harambe village. The safari was great because they went extra slow and it was just us! We were able to ask so many questions, they would stop so we could take pictures, and it must have lasted about 25 minutes. Best safari ever. When we got off, she gave us two fast passes: One for the safari later in the day, and one for any other attraction. I have always wanted to stay at the AK Lodge on concierge level just so we could do the sunrise safari. It's out of our budget, but a girl can hope. Well, we got it!

Today is back to the grind with laundry and the healthy eating without apple cobbler every night. I'm actually looking forward to my grilled fish, brown rice, and squash for dinner tonight! Hope everyone is doing well and has a great week.

Thanks for sharing in my joy!

 

[twotoohappy]

Wow! A private safari sounds incredible!
Congrats to you and your family!
Isn't disney magical when you eat a ton of "bad" foods and
still not gain

Hey Bryan! How's the calf doing? I'd love to see the shuttle
upclose someday. The closest I've been is to see it waaaay
off in the distance from the Boardwalk.

How's everyone else doing? I was suppose to run my first
race yesterday with my dd, but she woke up sick as a dog
and we had to stay home. Oh well, hopefully another will
come up soon. I really need to do more outside running
because the 1/2 marathon at WDW is only 7 months away!

 

[bubba73]

Great News!!! I am back to being able to do some exercise again. I have been so down in the dumps for the last month because I haven't been able to really do any kind of exercise. I have been wanting to come in here and try to do whatever I could to help encourage everyone on their way to success but I couldn't do it. I felt like I would have been living a lie. It hasn't been my best month for my own motivation. But I was able to get in there today and I was able to do some exercise. I still am leary of doing cardio because my knee is still "tweaky" but I am getting there. I am hoping that when I get my knee all better and I can do the cardio, I should be able to post some good numbers right away. I really would like to drop 20 pounds by the time we go in September so I am not giving up yet.

Also, DW is still doing well on LA Weight Loss. She is down 15 pounds. She is finding it more difficult to stick to the diet as she is getting a little "bored" with the routine. But what bothers me is that she still practically refuses to workout and I know that if she would the way she should, that weight loss could be up to 25-30 pounds. Don't get me wrong. I am very proud of her for what she has been able to do. I just know that she could have done more.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. My DW and kids are out getting me something even though I told them I didn't need anything. I felt like my trip was my Father's Day present but they still wanted to get me something. Oh well. Keep that motivation up and your results can be staggering!

 

[twotoohappy]

Hey all!
Just wanted to see how everyone is doing.
Hey Bryan..... you've motivated us, now it's time for us to motivate you
We're all here to support each other and post our highs and lows. If we
were all super motivated all the time then we'd look like Demi Moore (oops sorry Bryan - you can look like Brad Pitt!) It's great your wife is doing well. The word "exercise" use to make me crazy. Why not walk together at night? ummm without kids lol! When she's ready, she'll do it. We can't change anybody's lifestyle, we can only coax them alone the right path.

How's everyone else? Can we start a weekly sign in on exercise/eating patterns? Summer is here and let's have fun!

 

[teacher31]

You can lead a horse to water...just to have it thrown it in your face. Talk about motivation. My MIL used to be this tiny little size 2. She's gained weight over the years, but nowhere near how much I had gained through all the pregnancies. Since I've lost over 50 in the past year, she's asking me what I'm doing. Since we don't have a good relationship, I was informative without going on and on, because I assumed she could have really cared less. I guess I wasn't giving enough specifics because she wanted to know more. When I was detailed enough, she responded great and I thought, "Wonderful! This is something we can build our relationship on." Well, I got a pass for her to go workout with me while she was in town. I let her know that and I would be working out Friday morning. She said, "Oooh. I don't like to workout in the morning. I'll pass." Point is: If she really wanted to do it, if she really wanted to make a lifestyle change, she would have hauled herself up out of bed, turned off the tv and finally done something. We all get there when we are ready and she just wasn't. I was really disappointed that she didn't want to take a step, but moreso that I think she was just picking my brain to find out how I had lost the weight without really being interested. After 20 years knowing her, I should have known.

Anyway, hope everyone is doing well. Think of all of you so often and just wish each and every one of you the best!

Karen

 

[bubba73]

Hello there, my family! I have missed you all so much. I feel like kicking myself everyday for not setting goals for myself like I have for so long. I have become very complacent and lazy for almost three months. Let's see. In that time, my knee started giving me more trouble than ever before, I stopped going to the gym, bought a TotalGym, had my procedure and basically became fat and sassy since then. But, with that last part said, I have really started disliking myself more and more. I am disgusted knowing where I was and where I am now. At one time, I actually had a good shape where you could see some muscle definition and I had the beginnings of a six pack. Now, that seems like nothing but a dream. I finally had enough of it though. My knee is doing a LOT better so I am not going to use that as an excuse anymore. I am still leary of doing too much on my legs but I am going to start "scorching" my upper body as much as I can. And just to get some form of cardio, I have started bouncing up and down. I am really thinking about getting one of those tight little trampolines to use for cardio. I have got to do something and I have made the decision that I am going to do as much as it takes.

Teacher31 We all have those people that we feel like we should be closer to for one reason or another but for whatever reason, it just never transpires. The most important thing is to remember that no matter what, we can't let these people take away our self-respect. We know who we are and what we can, will and have accomplished. We are unique in every since of the word because we have set goals, reached for the stars and grabbed them. I think you are awesome and a wonderful testiment to people striving to live a healthy lifestyle.

Twotoohappy Thank you so much for inspiring me. Thinking about your wonderful words of motivation, I got off my fat backside tonight when I got home and exercised. I was using every excuse in the book not to exercise myself while getting upset with DW for not exercing either. What a hypocrit(sp)! I finally got a slap in the face and started to change my thinking. Thank you very much.

Last note: DW has lost almost 17 pounds to date and is getting very excited about the fact that her clothes are getting loose. I am so proud of her. Also, tomorrow is our 14th Wedding Anniversary. What is exciting about that is that even at my wedding, everyone was making bets that we were not going to make it for more than 5 years. I have to laugh at that every day. I guess we showed them. One last note, Wednesday I am going back for what I am hoping will be the last check-up on my knee. It is still tender and shaky but I am getting a lot more mobility in it and I am excited about that. I am hoping that very soon I will be able to do some serious cardio.

I am sorry this is so long. I guess I just had a lot to share. I love all of you and WISH you continued success in everything you do. Have a GREAT day!!!

 

[twotoohappy]

Happy Anniversary Bryan

I'm checking in and being accountable....

My eating habits have been really good. I've been drinking 1/2 my body weight in ounces, and not eating after 7pm.

The exercising is ok. I'm at about every other day, but I'm slowly adding in more days until I get back to 6 days per week.

My weight is holding steady at 126 on my scale and 122.5 at my mom's and at the gym's. I'll go with the lower number! My frustration is that I still have the belly. I was sooo big when I was pregnant and then even afterwards that it will never tighten up. grrrrrr. My Dr. said that no matter how many crunches I do, the only way to get a flat stomach is with a tummy tuck. It's just frustrating when you work your butt off and know you can't get the results you want. I'm floating between a 6-8 because it's all held in my belly but I look more like a 12. Ah well, I'm glad the 75+pounds are gone anyways. Thanks for letting me vent. I'll keep plugging along and hope to hit the lottery!

How's everyone else?

 

[teacher31]

Happy 4th a day early everyone! One year ago I was at WDW and having so much fun. We had a great time this year, but it really was incredible being there on the 4th. I'm envying those people who will see the most incredible fireworks tonight and tomorrow!

Anyone else have this issue: The scale is staying the same, but the clothes are fitting different (for the better) and everyone is making comments on how I'm dropping weight again. I just don't get it. I swear I stagnate, then lose, stagnate, lose. It's frustrating. Especially since it's not jiving with what I'm seeing on the scale. I know muscle weighs more, but still. Just frustrated, can't you tell?

Other than that, hope everyone is doing well!

 

[bubba73]

Happy 4th of July everyone!! It is official. Today is the day we celebrate our freedom and I am celebrating working out again. My knee is feeling real good and I am trying to get back into shape. I am going to have to go back to the gym, I know, to be able to achieve the goals that I am setting for myself. But that is ok. The only down fall is that my shoulder pain has come back. I can't do any kind of shoulder press or chest press. That bites real big. I am probably going to have to have another cortizone shot to fix it. I just want to at least get back to the shape I was last year before we left to go on our trip. I can tell you this, I am going to bust my backside to reach that goal.

Well, I am about to fall asleep. I will talk to you again real soon.


Love ya!

 

[CJK]

I just wanted to drop in and wish my American friends a happy 4th of July!!! We celebrate Canada Day on July 1st. I hope you have as much today as I did on Sunday!

Sorry I've been MIA. I've still been reading your updates and congrats to you for sticking with it and getting closer to achieving your goals. I've been on vacation. There's a beautiful lodge called Deerhurst in Muskoka (Shania Twain got her start there). We had a wonderful time, hiking, swimming, tennis, squash, and eating! It's time to get back on track. I've still been running and exercising, but my eating needs improvement. Today is a new day!

It's raining today, so I won't run, but for exercise, I'm planning to do leg exercises, ab work and light hand weights. Food is on track! Best wishes everyone!

 

[bubba73]

CJK I have missed you around here. Your enthusiasm and infectous attitude towards succeeding and reaching your goals has always been motivational. Please stop by more often and let us know how you are doing.

Update I am doing really good with my knee. I have been dying to take the family to the local track and do some walking but we have been getting a lot of rain here. It's ok. We need it. Our lakes have been drying up and actually had reached a record low so I am not complaining. But I do want to get out with them. I have been trying to workout at home on the Total Gym but it isn't for me. I need to feel like I am really working the muscle and not just toning. I know a lot of it has to do with the time I had to take off due to my knee but I have lost sooo much muscle and a good bit of it has turned into fat. I am not as large as I use to be but I am closer to getting back to that stage of my life than I desire to be. I haven't cancelled my gym membership as of yet so I am going to start back for the time being. I am seriously considering quiting this gym and joining a new gym that is getting ready to open up where I live. The monthly fee would actually be $10 less per month. It's not much but an extra $120 per year in savings can help. I am still having some issues with my shoulder. At the gym, I can work around it, until I get it fixed so I can feel like I am getting some benefit out of my workouts.

I hope this hasn't been to loong or boring. I am realllllly excited about getting back into the gym and getting some of my physique back. I know I may never have the body that I really want but I know right now, I have the determination again to get as close as possible.

*Tip of the Day* When someone tells you that you are wasting your time and you will never succeed, look at them straight in the eyes and say, "Thank you for saying that! That sort of negativity is exactly what I needed to get my blood and endorphins flowing again. Now, I know I will not only reach my goal but I will pass it running!

 

[teacher31]

Hello all. Completely off topic but am looking for some input from the women in the group (Sorry Bubba). Anyone have breast fibroids and can PM me? I'm stressed and need to ask some questions. Thanks.

 

[CJK]

Sorry teacher31, but I don't know anything about that.....sending you positive thoughts and lots and lots of hugs Best wishes.

Bubba; What great news! I'm so glad to hear you're doing well and are getting stronger by the day. Do you have a goal for September?

I hope everyone's having a great weekend. The weather is fabulous here so we're getting outside to make the most of it! I even managed to do Taebo this morning. As for food.....well........did I mention I did Taebo? Seriously, my food is not THAT bad, but certainly not great either.

I'm off to a stand-up comedy show tonight. Take care everyone!!

 

[bubba73]

I tried to do a post yesterday but for some reason it didn't go through. Oh well. It is a computer!

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing wonderful. I am fantastic. Yesterday, I went out and joined a new gym to get a change of scenery and save some money. It is closer to home and opened 24 hours a day so this is going to be wonderful. I went in there today to do my first workout. I was able to do 40 minutes worth of cardio and about 40 minutes worth of weights. I have come to the painful reality that I am going to have to go back to my doctor and get another cortizone shot for my shoulder. I couldn't do any kind of lift that involved shoulder movement without it hurting. That's not good since just about every exercise involves your shoulders so I am going back soon.

Now on to some more great news. DW has lost 20 pounds since joining LA Weight Loss. I am so proud of her for finding something that she is sticking with. She never has had anything that has motivated her but I think this is starting too. She can't see any difference yet to herself but she has mentioned how it feels like her clothes are falling off of her. That's what motivated me when I was loosing my weight. It's what is going to motivate me now. I hope I can get some of my muscle back but right now, my main focus is to lose any weight that I may have put on in the last couple of months since my surgery.

I hope all of you are doing fantastic. Please, let us know what is working for you and what are you struggling with. Remember, we are family here. We want to help anyway we can. If you have questions, ask. If we don't know the answer, I am sure someone here can find out.

God Bless all of you!

Now let's get ready for Disney and the Mouse!!!