Dieting for Disney

[bubba73]

Signing on! Grammy

Grammy to what I consider the 2nd greatest place on Earth. I am a bit biased but truthful. We have a FANTASTIC group of people here that I aboslutely love and adore. There is a wealth of information here. Encouragement, motivation, suggestions, really anything one needs when dealing with the struggles of living a healthy lifestyle. I want you to know that we have an unwritten policy here that will keep everything as comfortable as humanly possible. We are here for you in any way that you need. All we want is your success. No pressure at all. Just encouragement so feel free to ask anything that you have a question about or post your successes and even your trials. We are here for you. Thanks for stopping by.

Update The other day I made a post that kind of shocked, scared and apparently touched you all. Your reactions was a lot more than anything that I could have ever expected. I still don't know why I opened up and posted what happen sooo very long ago but for some reason I did. I almost feel like I was having an "out of body experience" but with a positive result. How so? The outpouring of love and sincerity that I have gotten from you all in the last couple of days has changed my outlook on a lot of things personally. One of the ladies on an opposing team sent me a painful reminder that states before I can love someone else, I have to love myself. What's funny is that I have said that 1000's of times but I never listened. I have never truly loved myself because I always felt like I could be/do better. Health, career, really all of it. I always feel like I settle for what I think I can get instead of what I feel like I can do or deserve. But now, I feel like I may have a higher calling that goes beyond my career path. I have made a choice because that is what life is all about. Everything that everyone has said has shown me something that I would never accept before. Not to sound cocky but I am somebody. So, to qoute something that I heard a long time ago, I have made a choice. I am no longer going to live my life trying to be successful. I want to live my life for significance. I want to be able to look in the mirror and know that something that I have done has made someone elses life a little better. I don't really feel like I am a motivational speaker. I don't feel like I would ever make it as a comic, actor, singer or anyone that is ever in the public's spotlight. That's not what I mean. I feel like, one way or another, that I can make a difference here. With all of you!! The successes that we have had here on this thread are amazing. It's nothing that I did myself because all of you did the work and put in the effort. But your words have continually been so complimentary telling me that a tip helped. Or something I said motivated you to do that one extra mile or sweat a little more. That is making a difference in someone's life but I didn't know how to take it in. I guess we do learn something new everyday.

Sorry for rambling there. One last thing. I don't know what this thread means to all of you (I know how a few of you feel.) but for me, it has been a life changer. I have made friends here that I feel closer to than anyone else. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything. I am here at your disposal.

Hope everyone is having a great week and will have even a better weekend!!
Bryan

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Update The other day I made a post that kind of shocked, scared and apparently touched you all. Your reactions was a lot more than anything that I could have ever expected. I still don't know why I opened up and posted what happen sooo very long ago but for some reason I did. I almost feel like I was having an "out of body experience" but with a positive result. How so? The outpouring of love and sincerity that I have gotten from you all in the last couple of days has changed my outlook on a lot of things personally. One of the ladies on an opposing team sent me a painful reminder that states before I can love someone else, I have to love myself. What's funny is that I have said that 1000's of times but I never listened. I have never truly loved myself because I always felt like I could be/do better. Health, career, really all of it. I always feel like I settle for what I think I can get instead of what I feel like I can do or deserve. But now, I feel like I may have a higher calling that goes beyond my career path. I have made a choice because that is what life is all about. Everything that everyone has said has shown me something that I would never accept before. Not to sound cocky but I am somebody. So, to qoute something that I heard a long time ago, I have made a choice. I am no longer going to live my life trying to be successful. I want to live my life for significance. I want to be able to look in the mirror and know that something that I have done has made someone elses life a little better. I don't really feel like I am a motivational speaker. I don't feel like I would ever make it as a comic, actor, singer or anyone that is ever in the public's spotlight. That's not what I mean. I feel like, one way or another, that I can make a difference here. With all of you!! The successes that we have had here on this thread are amazing. It's nothing that I did myself because all of you did the work and put in the effort. But your words have continually been so complimentary telling me that a tip helped. Or something I said motivated you to do that one extra mile or sweat a little more. That is making a difference in someone's life but I didn't know how to take it in. I guess we do learn something new everyday.

Sorry for rambling there. One last thing. I don't know what this thread means to all of you (I know how a few of you feel.) but for me, it has been a life changer. I have made friends here that I feel closer to than anyone else. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything. I am here at your disposal.

Hope everyone is having a great week and will have even a better weekend!!
Bryan

Hi Everyone!

I am off to pilates this morning which is going to be a push today but I will do it for our team!

Bryan, yesterday when I was driving home from the office in major traffic I thought of something I wanted to tell you and the rest of the gang.

One of my favorite authors is Maya Angelou, I connected to her for personal reasons, we both had some horrible things done to us as young girls, she decided not to speak and in my little young heart I decided to eat. Both survival instincts to keep people away........

These are some of my favorite words she ever spoke, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them".
When you and some other people on DFD showed me who you were I believed you and am I glad I did! Right away you were a light I needed to "meet" at that very moment or I was going to allow failure to occur again.

Maya's words fit in so many ways, the people that will try to convince you to work out another day, have a dessert because you deserve it etc. These are people that have showed us who they are and they are not are support system.

I wish you all the success YOU seek!

Maria

 

[bubba73]

Maria That's a great quote and thank you for sharing that with us all. I agree that we need to be more open about who we are. So many of us goes thru life trying to be different people for different occassions. It is very frustrating when you think you know someone and then they show you a hand that you have never seen before. My philosophy is "What you see is what you get." (I stole that line from a movie. Any guesses?) I hope that makes sense.

Update Yesterday was a long day in the gym. I started off by doing some stretches and a chest workout. I didn't go heavy because I was working more on form to get better definition. Then, after looking for a little motivation from my Twin, it was suggested for me to do an 8 mile walk on the TM (Been raining outside alot recently.) averaging a 15 minute mile to get ready for the 1/2. Well, I took it and ran, not literally. Instead of doing 8 miles, I went ahead and completed 10. Instead of averaging a 15 minute mile, I took it down to about a 14:20 minute per mile. I was able to complete the "romp" in 2 hours and 24 minutes. The only other time that I have ever done 10 miles, it took me 3 hours. I guess you could say I was happy with the improved pace. At least now, I know that I can finish the 1/2 in the required time frame and I may not even finish in last place. After that though, I did have to come home and ice and massage my legs. I haven't been to the shoe store yet to get better shoes for doing this type of training. I know I can get them at a discount on runningwharehouse.com but I have to try them on to see how they feel before I will order them. If I don't get the right size, I still have the same issues.

After all of that, I will probably go back to the gym today and do a 20-30 mile bike ride just to "hurt" myself some more. Honestly though, I am having the absolute time of my life doing all of this training. I am in the best shape of my life and getting better all of the time.

Thanks everyone! Now, let's get out there and do it!
Bryan

PS Eva, where did you go?????

 

[twotoohappy]

You rock Bryan!

Definitely go with a running store that fits you
and that also does returns! My running store lets
you buy the shoes and if after a few runs you start
to feel shin pain or foot pain they take them back and
try a different shoe on you. The first pair I got were great
( I thought ) they felt good, but after 2 or 3 runs I felt
pressure on the outside of my foot and pain in my IT/knee area.
I brought them back and tried a different pair and
love my new asic gel 1120!
Remember - your stride is different on the treadmill and on the
road. I use 2 different shoes. For the treadmill, I use one that
isn't as flexible but is more supportive for the up and down
motion of the treadmill, and on the road I use the 1120's
because they're really flexible and cushioning!

Hope everyone else is doing great!
Check in so we know how you're doing

~Liz

(hey Bryan - check out the countdown )

 

[jamesnnick]

I am a champion lurker. I've been on the DIS for a long time, but I have a very small number of posts because I prefer to read and take it all in. The thing is you guys are so supportive of eachother, I almost feel guilty about lurking. It's like standing outside a window and watching a group of best friends chatting...it feels weird, and kind of intrusive to watch without joining in. I have never felt that way on a message board before.

I'm 31 years old, and I've just recently committed to being healthier for my kids. I would really like to be more active and able to join and keep up with them in all of the things that they are doing. We aren't planning a trip to Disney until the fall of 2010, so I have plenty of time!!

My plan is: I'm tracking what I eat, and I've started increasing my exercise to 45 min./day. I'm trying to do a combination of walking, kickboxing, and stationary bicycling. I used to take karate lessons and was in good shape...two pregnancies and lots of ice cream later, and I couldn't do a jump front kick if someone bounced me off a springboard. My initial goal is to lose 40 pounds and to tone up.

I've really enjoyed reading about your journeys and I hope to be able to add to the support...Bryan, can I be you when I grow up??

A quote that I read on another thread and thought was funny: "I've come too far to let a cookie be the boss of me."

Jen

 

[bubba73]

I am a champion lurker. I've been on the DIS for a long time, but I have a very small number of posts because I prefer to read and take it all in. The thing is you guys are so supportive of eachother, I almost feel guilty about lurking. It's like standing outside a window and watching a group of best friends chatting...it feels weird, and kind of intrusive to watch without joining in. I have never felt that way on a message board before.

I'm 31 years old, and I've just recently committed to being healthier for my kids. I would really like to be more active and able to join and keep up with them in all of the things that they are doing. We aren't planning a trip to Disney until the fall of 2010, so I have plenty of time!!

My plan is: I'm tracking what I eat, and I've started increasing my exercise to 45 min./day. I'm trying to do a combination of walking, kickboxing, and stationary bicycling. I used to take karate lessons and was in good shape...two pregnancies and lots of ice cream later, and I couldn't do a jump front kick if someone bounced me off a springboard. My initial goal is to lose 40 pounds and to tone up.

I've really enjoyed reading about your journeys and I hope to be able to add to the support...Bryan, can I be you when I grow up??

A quote that I read on another thread and thought was funny: "I've come too far to let a cookie be the boss of me."

Jen

Jen Welcome to our group. We don't care if you are a champion lurker or not. The fact of it all is you have made a choice to be healthier and by doing so will also make you happier in the long run. We do have a great bunch of family members here. And since we are family, of course we are going to be supportive of each other. Sometimes more so than our regular family members. Feel free to come back and post anything. We are here for you. (I know I say that a lot but it is true.)
And as far as you wanting to be me when you grow up, please don't set your goals so low. I would actually suggest some of the other ladies here that has tremendous success as better role models. Two of them that have been here for a while would include CJK and Twotoohappy. If I remember correctly, Christa (CJK) has lost more than 60 pounds and Liz (Twotoohappy, my Wonder Twin) has lost more than 100 pounds. Now there are a couple of great role models. Nevertheless, please let us all know if we can do anything to help you succeed.

Update I had a day that would be considered polar opposites from morning til night. I woke up did a few crunches (about 100), got something to eat, played on the computer a little and then went back to sleep. Got back up, showered, headed over to the gym and rode the bike for 25 miles. Morning time was me being as lazy as I could and then tonight, I have been a lot more active. Now it is time to ice up, get some sleep and get ready to head back after work tomorrow and do some more. It sounds hard but honestly, I love training and being at the gym. I am helping my health and at times I am able to help others with some minor advice. I just hope when the 1/2 rolls around, I will be in the best shape of my life. I know I will be able to finish the race. I just don't want to die when I cross the finish line.

It's a new week team!! What are we going to do to make it successful? It is your call but I can guarantee that I will be here to cheer you on all of the way!

Bryan

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hope everyone has a great week!

Tomorrow I am headed to Florida for a few days and will check in when I can. I'm actually bringing my Nutri System for the entire day and then will have grilled fish/chicken and veggies for dinner so I can still go out and be social.
I want to report I lost 31lbs!!!! That 30lbs was hanging over my head for so many weeks, I just couldn't break it. I did change some things around & finally!
I have a DVD I am going to try on the days I don't go to pilates, it is only 30 minutes but it has been so hot & humid DH & I have really cut the walking out so I think that is a good thing to have handy.

Maria

 

[Evita_W]

PS Eva, where did you go?????

HERE I AM!!!

Sorry I have not been around. I got busy doing other things and I have been MIA from all those things I usually do. Thankfully, I have been doing OK with my depression. No major episodes or anything. I am so thankful for all of you here. Thank you for helping through the rough spots.

I have been trying to stay active since my water class ended. Unfortunately, my body does not seem to like exercise out of the water. I try to do more walking and it is harder than it is in the water. I get tired a lot faster, and it hurts more. Am I doing something wrong? I want to stay active and keep working on my goals.

On a positive side note, I am celebrating 6 months of kicking the SODA habit. I gave it up cold turkey in Jan. and have not looked back. I know I could drink diet, but I do not like diet so I completely took it out. I like drinking my water now. I always have my 8 min. glasses, and on most days I have more.

Thank you so much for this thread!! You all are amazing!! Thank you BRYAN for all your amazing help. I couldn't do it without you guys. Let's keep up the GREAT work!!

 

[jamesnnick]

Bryan--thanks for the warm welcome. I have found the words on here to be inspirational, and it helps me very much to have a place to be accountable outside of myself. It also amazes me the amount of time some of you are able to set aside for exercise--I think it's fantastic.

Eva--awesome job on kicking the soda habit. I'm an admitted Diet Pepsi addict, but I'm not sure that's a battle I'm willing to fight right now. Is there any way you can get into the pool during open swimming or something and walk in the water? It's much lower impact on your joints.

It's hot here!!! I'm getting my exercise in on the stationary bike in the basement because we don't have air conditioning, and it's the only cool place in the house. My DH is traveling for work, so I've also been getting the kids in on my exercise program. DD3 looks pretty cute trying to do my low impact aerobics tape with me!!

Keep up the great work everyone.

 

[bubba73]

Eva I was getting a little concerned about you. You have such a bubbly personality in your posts that I love to read them. I agree with Jen about trying to get to the pool even without the classes going on. This is something that you enjoy doing so don't stop. Don't get psychotic like me but don't stop. Main thing (and I know you are doing this already) but take care of yourself.

Jen You are very welcomed for the warm welcome. We have something in common. The stationary bike is my main source for cardio training. While I am at the gym, I will average about 25 miles a day. I have been doing a lot more walking, some speed walking and a little bit of jogging just for training for the 1/2 that is coming up in January. As far as being a confessed Diet Pepsi addict, I promise I will not tell you to quit drinking them. I might suggest to cut down on them. Drinking water is a great way to flush the system out. I can tell you that when I crave a soda, I have one. I just don't crave them like I used too. But I will make you a promise. We will all be here whenever you need us. I believe....... We believe in you and want you to achieve your goals.

As for me, today was a light day at the gym. I had a really bad night last night so I wasn't feeling good today and wasn't motivated to go workout at all. Part of me was thinking that I just needed to give my body a break. Another part of me said to go ahead and do something since I new I was going to miss on Friday and possibly Saturday. So with that going through my head, I went. All I did was abs and cardio and I changed up the cardio. Today, I did the elliptical instead of the bike. But I was able to add another 12 miles to my totals for the week so far. I haven't made up my mind yet but I will either do another 13 miles on the elliptical or treadmill tomorrow or do about 23 miles on the bike. I will do everything I can to let you all know what happens when I get home.

Hope everyone has a great night. Let's finish the week of strong! The Dieting for Disney (DFD) crew is the best so let's get out there and kick some butt!

Bryan

 

[bubba73]

Just was going to POP in real quick and give you all a quote that I read so you could think about it.

"Courage is not the abscence of fear.... but the master of it!"

I post this because a lot of times we, as normal human beings, are afraid to challenge or test ourselves with something new. It doesn't matter what it is. Can be a new type of food, new place to stay, new job or new diet and exercise program. We fear change. I had a fear for about 5 years of changing gyms. Now, that I have, I have been able to get in the best shape of my life and trying to continue that process almost everyday.

So, in short, have courage! Take charge! Face your fears head on! When you do that, you will win! And since we are a team, we will conquer them ALL together!

Good night everyone!
Bryan

 

[Evita_W]

Hi all!! I hope we all have had a good week....

I have had a good week. Tried to stay busy and active. I miss my water class ALOT. It has been a little hard to maintain my routine, but I try my best. I have to find a new pool since the one at school is being used by the swim team and water polo. I have been looking into the local recreational pool.

I had an EPIPHANY last night. I have more opportunities to be active than I realize!!! I was sitting at the computer listening to music, and I caught myself rocking out. Then it came to me....HELLO.....Why can't I do that everyday?? You know, get up and move out to the music while doing some work on the computer... And I say to myself, WHY NOT???

So, here I go...

Yes, from now on, I am going to put music on while I surf the web and rock out in the privacy of my home. I also want to start a contest with myself. I am starting a walking routine...1 block at a time! The goal is that at least 4 times this week is to walk to the end of my block and back. As soon as that gets too easy, I add a block, and so on. Hopefully, but the time I get to Disney World I can walk better around the parks and such.

Alright everyone...off I go! Thanks for all you good thoughts and feelings. Keep it up everybod...WE CAN DO IT!!!

Thanks BRYAN!!

 

[bubba73]

Eva Sounds like a great idea in keeping active. Congratulations on the epiphany. We all need those sometimes. Let us know if we can help you in anyway.

Quick Update I have taken a couple of days off from the gym to recuperate my body and I am loosing my mind because of it. So tomorrow, I will be back in the gym going full throttle. Every once in a while, you have got to let your body rest otherwise, you will start to hate what you are doing. Exercise is actually fun. Don't overdo it (like me) and start causing yourself either harm or realizing your not liking it anymore. That's no good.

Tomorrow is the beginning of a new week. It's a new week with new goals. Last week is in the past and we no longer have control over what we did or didn't do. But we can control this week. Stay active and motivated and you will win!

Look forward to hearing from all of you!
Bryan

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hi Gang,

Well I'm back from my 4 day escape and happy to report that I didn't put on weight even though we ate out every night and also indulged in a few cocktails.
I really thought about this while waiting at the airport & it became clear to me that I actually have control over my choices and putting my body & mind into what I hope is a much healthier place. What a good feeling that I'm doing something positive.

Thinking of you all,
Maria

 

[jamesnnick]

Eva--it sounds like you have a couple of great plans to put into action. I really like to combine other things with exercise whenever possible since I'm so busy, so whether it's listening to music or reading a book while I'm on a stationary bike (I have not mastered this yet, but I'm impressed by people who can). Soon you'll be zipping around Disney World, feeling strong and fit.

Bryan--I'm so glad that you took some time to take care of yourself. The level of activity that you manage constantly amazes me, and I'm really proud of you for reading the signals from your body and doing the best thing for yourself.

Maria--congrats on returning from a trip with memories instead of pounds It sounds like you've really developed an awesome mindset--I'm still working in that direction...I think I'll always be a work in progress.

Update: I've been keeping up with my exercise plan. I just picked up the Wii Fit to help supplement what I've been doing (and because it looked like fun), so I've added that into the mix. I'm doing really well now because I'm off for the summer, and I feel like I have tons of time to dedicate to tracking calories and exercising. My real challenge is going to be when school starts and I go back to work...suddenly the demands on my time triple. I'm going to have a plan in place, though, and with your help I'll stick to it!

Have a great new week, and keep up the great work everyone!

 

[bubba73]

Jill Sounds like we have another teacher in our midst. If so, what do you teach? May want to talk to Twotoohappy to get some ideas on how she does it. She is a teacher also and she has done amazingly well. I have heard a lot about the Wii Fit. It is a great cardio workout. People have been doing a lot of sweating with it. And as far as me listening to my body, I am about to go out and hurt it again. I took 3 days off and now it is time to get active again!!

Maria Glad you had a good retreat! We all need those sometimes. I just wish I could take one right now. Oh well. Congratulations on the no-weight gain. That is something we can all aspire to being able to say one day.

As For Me I am getting ready to head to the gym and do my workout. I have been doing laundry most of the day and now, I have to get out of the house before I go crazy. Hopefully, I won't overdo it but knowing me I will feel like I am behind again and have to make up for the days that I missed. Well, what doesn't kill me will only make me stronger, right?

Take Care All!
Bryan

 

[jamesnnick]

Bryan--hope things went well at the gym...I often have the desire to escape laundry too!!

I am a Speech Language Pathologist for a local school district, and I'd love any tips Twotoohappy might have for surviving the transition from summer to school year with my plan intact.

I'm really loving the Wii fit. I try to do my regular workout sometime in the morning and have added the Wii fit in the evening. I'm pretty competitive, so my husband, DS 14, and I have been trying to get the top scores in everything. I'm a champion virtual hulahooper!!

Hope everyone is having a great week.

Remember "What we dwell on is what we become. Be the change you wish to see."

 

[bubba73]

Jen So you are a Speech Pathologist, huh? Too bad you don't live closer because I could be a full time client of yours. When I was a kid, I lost my hearing in my left ear and it has affected my speech ever since. It has actually been one of the reasons why I am so timid around people that don't know me. There are a lot of people that have a hard time understanding what I say. It does make meeting new people harder. Otherwise, I am glad you are enjoying your new toy. I hope it gives you an assistance in achieving the goals that you have set. Have fun!!

As for me My last few days at the gym have been fantastic. I have walked more than 10.5 miles, biked 61.5 miles and spent a total of 9 hours in the gym in the last 3 days. I didn't check my weight today but as of yesterday, I have lost 6 pounds in the last 2 days and a total of 35 pounds since February. Now if that don't get you, how about this. (Sorry but I am gloating just a little bit. ) I have a pair of 34 jeans that were tight enough in February that I never wore them. I put them on today, without a belt, and I can literally slide right out of them. That is just freaking ridiculous but I like it. I am about 6 pounds away from my goal weight so I can cheat a little. I am right now 182 pounds at just under 6 ft tall. If I can get to 175-177, I am celebrating with my first pizza in over a year. Part of that sounds really good. The other part makes me think of all the grease that is in it and that makes me shiver still. I guess it is true. You can get fanatical. Oh well!

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week! Please let us/me know if we can help with anything!

Bryan

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

As for me My last few days at the gym have been fantastic. I have walked more than 10.5 miles, biked 61.5 miles and spent a total of 9 hours in the gym in the last 3 days. I didn't check my weight today but as of yesterday, I have lost 6 pounds in the last 2 days and a total of 35 pounds since February. Now if that don't get you, how about this. (Sorry but I am gloating just a little bit. ) I have a pair of 34 jeans that were tight enough in February that I never wore them. I put them on today, without a belt, and I can literally slide right out of them. That is just freaking ridiculous but I like it. I am about 6 pounds away from my goal weight so I can cheat a little. I am right now 182 pounds at just under 6 ft tall. If I can get to 175-177, I am celebrating with my first pizza in over a year. Part of that sounds really good. The other part makes me think of all the grease that is in it and that makes me shiver still. I guess it is true. You can get fanatical. Oh well!

Hope everyone is having a fantastic week! Please let us/me know if we can help with anything!

Bryan

WOW!!!! Bryan that is something to celebrate. The time you spend at the gym is so impressive to me, what an inspiration!

Tomorrow I have a private class for pilates & I scheduled one for Friday as well. They last about 60-70 minutes. The thing that I like most about pilates is my posture is much better & how I walk has actually changed. It is amazing that you even walk differently when your just not comfortable in your skin. My posture really suffered, I was really trying to hide from the world because of my embarrassment.

Next Thursday I will be going to WDW and hope to really exercise with walking in the parks and using the gym. We are staying in a DVC studio so I will bring my NutraSystem for breakfast & lunch with me & eat out with grilled chicken & fish.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful, positive week!
Thank you so much for supporting me, you are all a blessing.

Maria

 

[twotoohappy]

Hey all!
I've been here and there, so sorry for the absense!

I'm pretty much staying on track so that's good!
Hey Jill!
I'm middle school and like you I feel like I really need to
focus the summer on a good schedule for eating and
working out. How's the Wii fit? I'd love to get a Wii
so maybe that would be a good excuse lol!
As far as the school year...
I take my gym clothes with me to work and go right
to the gym when I leave. I found out that if I went
home first that I wouldn't go back to the gym.
I also pack my lunch now.
I use to buy at school,
but eeeek!
I stay on track because my wonder twin Bryan makes me

Hey Maria!
Have fun in WDW!
I'll be there in less than a month and have my runs
all mapped out on mapmyrun.com
What DVC are you at?
We'll be at BCV for 2 weeks
I'm a pilates fan too!

Eva - when you surf the web
get one of those large exercise balls to sit on.
It burns calories and strengthens your core
just by sitting on it! Plus you can twist or
do crunches for more calories.
I love mine!

Well, gotta get some sleep so I can
get up and hit the gym early before
going to my parents for a visit.
I'm going for miles right now more than
speed. I've got to get use to the long
miles before the "Dopey" in January

Have a good night everyone
and happy workouts