Dieting for Disney

[jamesnnick]

kimis--that's a great start to a new, healthier you! Keep up the great work and don't let the scales dictate your happiness.

Eva--so glad you're back in the pool, and it sounds like you're back with a vengance...that's awesome on the two 50 minute classes. Congrats!

Bryan--have a great weekend away. Relax and recharge. Thanks for the continued support.

Maria--hang in there...even on the darkest days, the clouds will part, and the sun will shine through.

I kind of stalled out this week a bit. I hit the 20 pounds lost mark at the beginning of the week and let myself lapse. I know part of it was because I'm back at work and not checking in here to hold myself accountable. I'm determined not to let it start to spiral though.

I hope everyone uses this weekend to fill themselves back up after dealing with the stress of the world. Recharge those batteries, take some time for yourselves, and remember what the support you have given here has done to help others. You guys have been an amazing and essential piece of my journey to a healthier life--I hope to give back a tenth of what I've found here.
Jen

 

[bubba73]

Just dropping a quick line. I just got in and I am heading to bed. (I have to go to work in the morning. ) I will try to post some tomorrow after I get home from the gym.

Thanks for all of the well wishes. I thought of all of you while I was gone.

Bryan

 

[kimis]

Thank you for your encouragement. This is the end ofi week 2 and I am only down 7 pounds. I am sooo bummed. I really want a peice of pumpkin pie (I don't know why). Keep those prayers going. Thanks again!

 

[Evita_W]

Thank you for your encouragement. This is the end ofi week 2 and I am only down 7 pounds. I am sooo bummed. I really want a peice of pumpkin pie (I don't know why). Keep those prayers going. Thanks again!

That is wonderful!! 7 pounds in 2 weeks...you go!!! Don't get bummed you are doing WONDERFUL!! I know it does not seem like a lot but it is. We are all so proud of you! Don't get the pumpkin pie, believe me you do not feel better after. (I have done that too many times ) Keep up all the GREAT WORK!! We are here for you!

Hey everyone! Just checking in for a second. I am just tearing up the pool! I went yesterday and did 2 classes again! Oh I am sore this morning, but it feels sooooooo good. The oher good thing is that I am getting so much stronger because I used to be very wobbly when we do our "floats" with the water weights, but yesterday I just focused my energy and I DID it!! I stayed centered and did my sets perfectly! (Even my teacher said I did GREAT!) It feels so good to just get back and do it. I think I may even start to see firmness back in my legs and arms before too long. I know I have much weight to take off my middle but it looks like my muscles are getting leaner and stronger already.

Well, team let's keep it up!! Bryan hope the weekend was nice. Thanks team for all of your nice words and encouragement! I LOVE YOU ALL!! We can do it!!

P.s. Maria....come on...CATCH ME!!! That will get your energy up! I love ya girl. Hope all is well.

 

[Evita_W]

Hi TEAM!!

How are we all today?? I am doing really well, at least a lot better than I thought my week was going to be. I was sooooo sore on Monday that I thought for sure I would just say "forget it" and not go back on Wedensday. And I know what you are thinking...."Oh Eva, say it is not so!" Well, I am happy to say NO, I DID NOT GIVE IN!! I went back to the pool yesterday and gave it everything I had. I stayed active for 2 classes! (50 min. each class) There is always 10 min. between classes, but I kept on moving as to not loose momentum. Was I sore? Was I tired? YUP. But, it felt sooooo good!

Well, the weekend looms in the distance...Although Saturday and Sunday should be welcome rest days I look at them and sigh. I just miss the pool for those few days I am without. I never really how much I missed exercise till I got back into the pool. But, I toughen up and do my best to stay active. There is always housework to do, and we al know how that burns calories!!

Well team, here's to us!! I am so lucky that I have all of you to help me. I hope you are all well and I hope all the best. I am here for all of you too. I know we can do it. Whatever the struggle, we are always here for eachother! I LOVE YOU!! Keep it up...you DESERVE it!

Just your life cheerleader......EVA

 

[twotoohappy]

Well gang, this may be my last post before our trip. I hope to maintain my running while in Disney. We're having a split stay between Pop Century and the Polynesian -
Have a great couple of weeks everyone and I'll chat again when we get back. I'll need y'all to help me get back into my exercise/eating routine!

Bummer - how did I not know we were in WDW the same time

Ok, so back from my trip and back to work.
The trip was great but I ate and drank too much and
I'm paying for it now. I'm slowly getting back into
my exercise routine but I'm under huge stress with work.
I use to love my job, but lately it's become a cut throat
place. It's been a week and a half and I've already been
thrown under the bus twice and threatened once, and to
make it better... it was by "friends".
So I've been stress eating which doesn't help my already
ridiculous weight gain from vaca.
I've got to get re-motivated, but every time I start in the
right direction, I get knocked down again.
I'm way over it.

I've read through the past month's posts.
Geesh, it's been a month

Maria -

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy weekend!

~Liz

 

[jamesnnick]

Eva--you have been such a motivation to me lately. This morning when the alarm went off at 5, I just wanted to reset it for an hour later and skip my workout, but then I thought of you putting in two 50 minute classes (which makes my hour long workout seem like a pittance), and I had to get up. Thank you, thank you for being a great example.

Liz--I'm sorry about the workplace issues. Hopefully things will improve very soon. I don't know how I'd handle things if I didn't love my job. Sometimes working in special ed can be stressful, but the moments of success make it all worthwhile.

Bryan--we miss you. I hope you were able to leave some of the stress behind when you went away for the weekend.

kimis--7 lbs is an awesome loss for the first two weeks, but I know how it can be to just want the weight gone, especially when it seems like you're working so hard.

I have what I think is an inspirational story. A big part of my job is working with an Early Childhood special education class for kids ages 3-6 with special needs. One of our students has Down Syndrome, and she is significantly delayed. Our entire team loves her, and we have worked sooooo hard to help her make progress in all of the areas of her development. She is six years old, and this week, I got to see her take her first significant steps unassisted (without her walker or someone holding her hands). It made me think of how hard she had to work and how much she had to go through just to be able to walk those 40 steps (yup, she did 40 her first time out). I will never again take for granted the simple gift of being able to walk! So, this upcoming week, I challenge you to get out there and walk and think of Addie when you do it!
Jen

 

[bubba73]

I will never again take for granted the simple gift of being able to walk! So, this upcoming week, I challenge you to get out there and walk and think of Addie when you do it!
Jen

Such an easy thing for us all to do but such an important realization. How often do we all take somthing for granted that someone else has never had? Great idea!

Eva I can't thank you enough. You really have stepped into the motivational role around here more than I have been able too. Your encouragement to all of us on a consistant basis, your uplifting stories about your workouts, all of it has been inspirational. I am hoping that I will be able to come out with a little more inspiration for the group again.

Jamesnnick The weekend trip was great but way too short. We had an awesome time, met people who do the same kind of volunteering that we do and also was able to hear the guy that the movie "Black Hawk Down" was about. He was really cool. But the day that I got back, I had about 4 hours of sleep, had to go back to work and I have been hammered ever since. The only thing positive about this week is that, up until today, I hadn't missed a workout (I had to work a double and I just got home.) and I was offered a job from one of my customers that I have known for almost 10 years. More to follow on that one.

Liz My Sister!!! I have missed you and your texts. I am really sorry that there is soooo much "drama" at school going on for you right now. You know you can use me as a sounding board anytime you need. I am always here for you. I do hope, with all of my heart, that this string of issues ends for you very, very soon. If I can be of assistance, you know how to get a hold of me!!!

CJK Where are you? Are you back yet? How was your trip? Come back and talk to us soon to let us know.

Maria How are things going during your recovery? Are you all better or having to still stay on the medications? I know I have been absent lately but I have thought about you and everyone every day!! Let us know how you are.

I am about to fall asleep so I am going to get off of this thing and I will be back tomorrow to give more updates.

Thanks everyone!!
I love you all!!
Bryan

 

[Evita_W]

Eva--you have been such a motivation to me lately. This morning when the alarm went off at 5, I just wanted to reset it for an hour later and skip my workout, but then I thought of you putting in two 50 minute classes (which makes my hour long workout seem like a pittance), and I had to get up. Thank you, thank you for being a great example.

I have what I think is an inspirational story. A big part of my job is working with an Early Childhood special education class for kids ages 3-6 with special needs. One of our students has Down Syndrome, and she is significantly delayed. Our entire team loves her, and we have worked sooooo hard to help her make progress in all of the areas of her development. She is six years old, and this week, I got to see her take her first significant steps unassisted (without her walker or someone holding her hands). It made me think of how hard she had to work and how much she had to go through just to be able to walk those 40 steps (yup, she did 40 her first time out). I will never again take for granted the simple gift of being able to walk! So, this upcoming week, I challenge you to get out there and walk and think of Addie when you do it!
Jen

Thank you for your nice comments!! What inspires me is all of you!! I just love coming here and posting. It just helps me see everyone and that keeps me wanting to class. I hope your workout is well too. I wish I had enough strength to do a "land" activity (I have a bad back) but for now I will stick to the "water." Keep it up!!

Thanks for posting about your experience with the kid at work. That is so cool! I am going to school to work in Special Ed. and I just love hearing stories like that. Every little step is an accomplishment! That is what I have been trying to tell myself forever now.

Such an easy thing for us all to do but such an important realization. How often do we all take somthing for granted that someone else has never had? Great idea!

Eva I can't thank you enough. You really have stepped into the motivational role around here more than I have been able too. Your encouragement to all of us on a consistant basis, your uplifting stories about your workouts, all of it has been inspirational. I am hoping that I will be able to come out with a little more inspiration for the group again.

Bryan, I give out what has been given to me!! You have always been there as a motivation, and I just want to help share that around. You guys mean everything and I don't want anyone to feel left out. Like I said before, you guys are so AWSOME!! I still look to you and everyone as MY motivation.

Ok, everyone.....Let's do our BEST!! Yes, in case you were wondering I went to the pool on Friday! Almost stopped half way, but thought of you all and how could I stop then?? I just want to keep going. So, DON'T give up. LOTS of LOVE and Pixie Dust for you all. Whatever the trouble, we are here for you. Keep it up!! We can do it!

 

[bubba73]

Eva I read your post after I got home from the gym and all I can say is I am reday for tomorrow's workout. It made me want to go back to the gym to earn such accolades. But I had to spend some family time as I had been gone most of the day. But tomorrow is going to be good.

I am going to try to have a "profound" moment, if I can. Instead of succeeding, I may just ramble so if I do, please forgive me.

We all have times in our lives where we have to sit down and make some strong and difficult choices. It can be on a job, who to vote for for President, our health or even more importantly, our individual happiness. This has always been a thread/home for people who wanted to come aboard to discuss health issues and struggles. Well, a lot of times, those struggles can get in the way pretty severly and cause a lot of emotional pain. That emotional pain can cause a person to lose their motivation, energy and stride. Instead of taking 2 steps forward, we end up taking 3 steps back. Sometimes, there is nothing that we can do about what is going on but then there are those other times.

Let me see if I can explain in an example. I have been trying to live the healthy lifestyle for the last 10 years. It has been my life for the most part. Last year, I had my knee scoped and during that time, I took 6 months off from the gym and I got fat and sassy. When I went back into the gym, I went in with avengance. Then, our own Liz told me about a little "contest" that was going on these boards that she wanted me to join her in and be on her team. This was a kick in the butt for me. Having a natural appetite for competition, I wanted to do everything I could do to out-perform everyone else out there. I was doing more cardio, both biking and jogging/walking and more lifting. During this time, I would get phone calls from my Dad asking me what I was doing. It seemed like every time I talked to him, I was on my way to the gym or the track. His reply would always be either "That's your perrogative"(?) or "You are going to blow your knee out if you don't stop.". Now, my Dad has never been one who has ever looked to do any kind of extra-curricular activities that was more stressful than drinking a cup of coffee while at his computer. I have tried to get him off his backside but he won't. I have been able to get my Mom to join my gym and she is doing great. Now, I have even been able to get my Sister in Law to join. But what I can I do? The only thing I can figure is to be the best example of what healthy living can do for you. I am in the best shape of my life. I know I have a few physical ailments right now but I am still having gains every single day.

So why am I going on this ramble session? Like I said before, we all have decisions to make. We can choose to let the negative people take over our positive lives. Hurt our feelings and make us loose our focus. Or we can make the decision to show these people what we are truly made of. Our heart. We are the WINNERS that they don't understand! They are the WHINERS that want to bring us down to their level. If you can't ignore the negativity, then use it as fuel.

I have been thinking about this for a while. Like I said about my father, he has always been one of my biggest role models but I had to take a look at it and see how was he my role model? I would rather immulate him intellactually and successfully but not physically and health wise. For me, if I am truly going to be a "motivation" for anyone, I have to be completely honest with everyone.

I hope you all have a great night and an AWESOME new week! I love you all too!

Bryan

 

[kimis]

Hi everyone! Thank you for your words of encouragment. It has been three weeks and I am down 9 pounds. I have a lonnnnnnngggggg way to go so please keep praying for me.

 

[CJK]

Wow - this thread is hopping! Well done gang!

I haven't had time to catch up on this thread yet, but I hope everyone is doing well. I'm back from Disney - had a great time!!! Weather was great and we had a ball showing Disney to our friends. It's amazing how 2 weeks of vacation flies by, but 2 weeks of work draaaags along!

I've been sick ever since I've been home with a cold (typical of me post-trip!!), so I haven't been able to tackle my vacation weight gain yet. I haven't weighed myself, but my clothes don't lie! I've got to get going on that, but I need to get better first. My eating has been good for the last few days. I'm wondering what to do with all my halloween candy from the halloween party. I've given a fair bit away. Two years ago, I had the willpower to just eat 3 candies a day, but I don't seem to have that same dedication this year. I'm thinking of sending it to work with dh. He doesn't have the same issues with candy that I do!!

Anyway, best wishes to all for a great week to come!

 

[disneymom1980]

Hi everyone.....I know this thread has been going for quite a while, but I was hoping that I could join in. I am leaving for Disney in 34 days. I have about 6.5 pounds to lose, which I realize doesn't sound like much, but when you're only 5'1, it's actually quite a bit, and it's the LAST 6.5 pounds of a 30 pound weight loss, so I know it's going to be hard. I had been doing pretty well and had actually gotten to my goal, but life has thrown me some curves, and I have lost my motivation. Also, we are planning to start trying for #3 when we get back from DIsney, and since I already have fertility issues, I don't want my weight to figure in.

I definitley need someone to kick me and give me some motivation !

 

[bubba73]

disneymom Welcome to our family. Of course you can join our group. You're right. We have been here for a while but I will continue to do everything I can to keep it going for anyone that wants to join and have a desire for success. Those last 5-10 pounds are always the toughest to loose but I am sure that with a little ingenuity, we can help. What kind of diet/exercse routine are you following now? With that info, we can customize something, if you are willing, to help with those last few pounds. Again, thanks for coming by and stop by as often as you would like. We have a GREAT group here.

Hope everyone is having an AWESOME week!!!
Bryan

 

[jamesnnick]

disneymom--Welcome!! Sounds like you have been doing great so far, and I'm sure we can help you kick those last few pounds (especially with a Disney trip as incentive). I'm vertically challenged too, and I know how much even a few pounds can impact how you look and feel.

CJK--Welcome back!! Glad to hear you had an awesome trip, and I hope you feel better so.

kimis--You're doing great. Keep up the fantastic work, and the pounds will melt away. Maybe set some mini goals for yourself instead of focusing on how far you have to go. I always feel better when I've achieved a goal I set for myself.

Bryan--I sat for a while and thought about what you wrote, and you're right. I think we have to take in the best bits from those in our lives and choose to leave the rest. Everyone's got something positive to share with us, and as long as we're able to soak that in and leave the negative stuff behind, life will be good.

Eva--That's awesome that you're going to school for special ed. I feel sorry for everyone who doesn't have my job because I think it's the greatest job in the world. There's nothing better than waking up every morning and wondering whose life you're going to change today.

I'm having a pretty good week. I do well staying in my calorie range, and I've been getting up early to get my work out in (5 AM is my friend, 5 AM is my friend, 5 AM is my friend....do you think I'll ever believe it if I just keep repeating it). The weight isn't sliding off as quickly as it did when I first started doing what I'm doing, but things don't jiggle as much when I work out...and that's a very good thing!

Keep fighting the good fight!
Jen

 

[bubba73]

Bryan--I sat for a while and thought about what you wrote, and you're right. I think we have to take in the best bits from those in our lives and choose to leave the rest. Everyone's got something positive to share with us, and as long as we're able to soak that in and leave the negative stuff behind, life will be good.
Keep fighting the good fight!
Jen

Did I read that right? I wasn't aware I could be right. Thank you for the response though. Sometimes I feel like I need to just keep my computer's mouth shut.

Quick Update I have severely sprained my wrist last night by falling on it. (No, I wasn't drunk. I was actually doing some volunteer work at the Middle School and fell into a ditch.) Anyway, I am going to have to let it get better before I can do any lifting but I will continue my cardio program. I am still in training for my half that I am doing in January.

Otherwise, I do hope all of you are doing well. I miss talking to you more often but I do think about all of you everyday.

Bryan

 

[hulagirl87]

I'm so excited that I found this thread. I thought that I might be the only one dieting before I go to Disney. I'm hoping to lose weight before I go so that I can enjoy all the great food once I get down there! I've lost 3.5 pounds in the past 2 weeks. Not a lot, but I only want to lose about 10 total. It's still kind of nice weather here so I take walks outside and I do my Wii Fit for exercise. I leave in 9 weeks so I think my goal is attainable

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Hi Gang,

Eva, thanks for the PMs!!! Bryan sorry about your wrist

I was in the ER (again) this week...chest pain. It ends up I have brusitis or pleurisy in my right shoulder & chest. The reason being I have had a cough since the spider bite in WDW Aug. 1st.

I have also been on a slow pace due to all the illness in my family...Aunt had breast surgery for cancer this past Monday, very close friend battling leukemia & awaiting stem cell transplant, my Mom's back has me very stressed (for our new family she slipped 5 discs this summer) & my best friends Dad (who I look at as a father figure) is in NJ for lymphomia chemo & we just found out he will be here until Thanksgiving, as you can imagine my best friend/sister is so concerned because she is in Florida and her parents here. She has a 3 year old & the doctor advised us all no kids around Grandpa.....well thanks for letting me vent. Please say a prayer for my loved ones.

Wishing everyone a great, successful week.

Thank You Maria

 

[Evita_W]

Hi Everyone!!

I have been really quiet this week. I am sorry, but I have been staying busy and stuff. Haven't had a ton of time to talk. It sounds like things are going OK. I hope that everyone had a good week, and that if you did not that it will get better! I love you all and I only want the best for each of you.

This was a TOUGH week. I only mean that because it has been hard keeping up with my two classes 3 times a week. I get so sore sometimes, but then I think of all of you and I just know I have to keep going. It feels so good after I am done though I just know I am doing a good thing.

This is my goal for this week: Keep going...keep moving...keep living!!

I hope this a great week for everyone. How grateful I am for all of you and appreciate all the support you have given to me. I wish I could give you all hugs. But, since I cannot...this will have to do... Just keep moving forward everyone.

Bryan, you are so wonderful! THanks for all your positive words and wonderful comments. I am so glad for this thread!! I hope the wrist heals soon.

Maria, I LOVE YOU!! I want you to be better real soon. I hope all goes good at the doctor! My prayers are with you and your family and friends.

CJK and Jen it is always great to see you! Hope all is well.

WELCOME to all who have joined us!! It is so good to see you all here.

Well, I hope I have not rambled too bad. I always worry that I say too much or say the wrong thing. I sure hope not. I just wanted to say hello and wish you all a GREAT week!! WE CAN DO IT!!

 

[kimis]

Hi everyone. Well today has been one month and I am only down 10 pounds. However I have lost 18 inches so I am excited about that. This i so hard as you all know! I look forward to hearing all that you guys say. You are a huge encouragment to me. I am at the place with the thought "okay I am stuck on ten pounds and I haven't cheated so what would it hurt to cheat". I am afraind to cheat because I know I will gain all the ten pounds back in one day.
Yesterday was my nieces 15th birthday and guess where she picked to have her dinner? Olive Garden. Those bread sticks. GRRRR! I wanted a bread stick so bad but I didn't. I knew if I ate one I would eat about 4. I stuck with the salad and I told myself when lose 10 more pounds I will cheat on something. We'll see.
Again thanks for your great words and please pray for me.