DIS Ladies Only Trip 2007 WISH!

[2BigKIdz]

Thanks for the list Kat. She has a really good website. Several years ago I lost 14 pounds on the WW program, of course I put it all back on when I stopped counting points. I may end up going back to WW at some point.

I did the same thing Debbie! I lost about the same amount in a relatively short time period, less than 2 months, but then I quit going to meetings and quit counting points and the weight came back, and it brought along about 10lbs extra!

You are right Beth, this is a life-style change and not a diet and I need to look at it that way. A couple of bad decisions is not going to alter my determination to get this weight off and get healthier! I am promising myself to get back to exercising tomorrow, start the week off right! I think I do better with eating when I exercise, like I don't want to undermine all the hard work I have put into exercising by eating wrong things.

here's to a good week for all of us!

 

[kelsco99]

Thanks for the link Kat That looks like a great site and I am going to spend some time checking it out.

I have a site through work where I can sign up for a weight management program and other challenges (next week is the start of a fitness challenge where we accumlate points for each 10 minutes of consecutive physical activity) where we get prizes and stuff. Their not big prizes but their fun little things that might help the motivation. I am going to give it a try

Like you Kendra, I do better with food when I work out but I just haven't had the get up and go to do more activity lately. I still have about a 8 months left on my gym membership too I am hoping with the nice weather, I will get out more and at least do some walking. It would be great if we could all do this part together. I like Kat's idea of living closer to Orlando. I wouldn't have a problem doing laps around World Showcase

I am going to also put in a good word with using the Weight Watchers system. I really don't feel deprived and any kind of food can be accomodated as long as it is tracked. The points are really easy to track too with an average of 50 calories per 1 POINT (sometimes a little less if high in fibre or sometimes a little more if high in fat).

 

[AdventurerKat]

I have a link to a WW points calculator if anyone wants it, just PM me. And if you go to that website where the FF list is, on one of the boards there is a list of how many points you get for your weight.

 

[AdventurerKat]

Or here it is. It took me a minute to find it, figured I would just post it. This is the flex plan. You get that amount of points each day, based on your weight, and then you can earn extra points through exercise, you also get the 35 flex points per week.


Wt. Pts per day
000 – 149 20
150 – 174 22
175 – 199 24
200 – 224 26
225 – 249 28
250 – 274 30
275 – 299 31
300 – 324 32
325 – 349 33
350 – 999 34

Well, that doesn't look quite like how I was trying to post it but you get the idea. Weight range in the first section, number of points in the second.

 

[TinksPixieDust]

I'm worried and apprehensive to get on the scale on Tuesday.

 

[JennaTX]

Well they say misery loves company, I'm right here with ya. I have been really bad this weekend! Friday I had a small mint oreo blizzard from Dairy Queen and yesterday I had a piece of cheesecake Other than that I haven't done too terrible with eating but those 2 things were enough to blow the whole week. Plus- no exercise this week, not once! I am getting back on track today! I am working at my old job for 12 grueling hours today with only small bathroom breaks so I have controlled food! and I will be so exhausted when I get off from the complete and total boredom that I will just go home and fall fast asleep instead of eating dinner! I do not look forward to getting on the scale Tuesday, I am sure I have put all of my 2 lbs back on from last week

Sorry Kendra, I know how it feels. I did get back on track with my eating today, I hope you were successful too. And I am hoping to go to the Y every day this week, since the kids will be home on Spring Break, it will give me some time to myself.

 

[JennaTX]

Well, I can join those of you who have deviated a little. I was doing pretty good during the week, and then yesterday I baked. I ate more than I care to think about. I'm not getting on the scale until Tuesday. Today will be better.

During the week I also did not find the time, or energy to walk. I actually could walk when I get home, but haven't. This is a fairly stressful time for me right now, and walking would help. I also have a very expensive exercise bike sitting right behind me, collecting dust. We bought it over a year ago, when we lived in Maryland. I feel guilty for that purchase every time I look at it.

Thanks for being here.

Debbie, don't be so hard on yourself. You have a lot going on with your new job.

As long as all of us who got have track, just get back on and don't give up, we will do great!

 

[JennaTX]

Sounds like this week-end has been rough for some. Myself included. The last two days have been especially tough. BUT I am back on track today and am eager to see what the scale says on Tuesday.

Remember even if all you do is lose a pound a week, those will add up over time. So keep at it. And try to ask yourself before that first bite what is more important to you. Losing the weight and feeling good and looking good, or eating that chip, or cookie or whatever.

Try to get a mental image of yourself doing the things you used to do with ease back when you were thinner. Swimming, playing with your kids, wearing something naughty for your DH. And then remind yourself that the thrill and satisfaction from that will far out weigh any temporary comfort you will get from food.

Then walk away. Go read. Call a friend. Grab the kids and blast some music. Sit on your hands. Do whatever you have to do until that craving passes.
Also like someone else said, it's not the snacking that's so terrible, but what you are snacking on.

If you were a recovering alcoholic you wouldn't keep Grey Goose in the house. You wouldn't keep any alcohol in the house. So since some studies have proved that food can be just as addicting, don't keep tempting snacks in the house.

We all know what tempts us. For some it's cake, for others it's chips. Those are the foods you just need to keep out of the house. Period.

Anyways, don't let a rough few days get you down. This is a life time plan and there will be those days. We just need to rebound and get back on track.

Oh yeah, and Kat's right! Stay away from the scale during the week!!! LOL Only on Tuesdays. Don't make me have to call the Sergeant.....

This is all great advice Beth, thanks for all of the support and words of encouragement for all of us.

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Hi ladies! I am back. I was away for most of the weekend at my son's basketball tournament in Columbus.

A bit of a train wreck on Friday. I had my smoothie for breakfast and skipped lunch. But, I more than made up for it in the evening. After the game we had a pool party at the hotel pool. Chips and beer, followed by pizza and more beer (the kids had Gatorade!) I did not do too badly with the chips, but I think I had 3 slices of pizza.

Saturday I made the mistake af getting the breakfast buffet at the hotel. I know, I know, buffet and weight loss don't mix! I had a yogurt with granola followed by a bacon and egg sandwich on a bagel. And, 2 glasses of OJ. Lunch was a bowl of chicken noodle soup from Max & Ermas. Dinner was 4 naked tenders along with chips and queso dip at Buffalo Wild Wings. I had a bag of peanut M&M's at the game, and a bag of Doritos for the drive home--ok, half of a 99 cent bag. Oh, and a can of Starbucks double shot to keep me awake on the long drive home.

Not too badly today, however. I multiplied my smoothie recipe by 1.5 and had that around 1 PM. So far, that is it. Oh, and a can of TAB. Hopefully that will balance out Friday and Saturday.

Thanks for all of the words of encouragement here, ladies!

 

[JennaTX]

Hi ladies! I am back. I was away for most of the weekend at my son's basketball tournament in Columbus.

A bit of a train wreck on Friday. I had my smoothie for breakfast and skipped lunch. But, I more than made up for it in the evening. After the game we had a pool party at the hotel pool. Chips and beer, followed by pizza and more beer (the kids had Gatorade!) I did not do too badly with the chips, but I think I had 3 slices of pizza.

Saturday I made the mistake af getting the breakfast buffet at the hotel. I know, I know, buffet and weight loss don't mix! I had a yogurt with granola followed by a bacon and egg sandwich on a bagel. And, 2 glasses of OJ. Lunch was a bowl of chicken noodle soup from Max & Ermas. Dinner was 4 naked tenders along with chips and queso dip at Buffalo Wild Wings. I had a bag of peanut M&M's at the game, and a bag of Doritos for the drive home--ok, half of a 99 cent bag. Oh, and a can of Starbucks double shot to keep me awake on the long drive home.

Not too badly today, however. I multiplied my smoothie recipe by 1.5 and had that around 1 PM. So far, that is it. Oh, and a can of TAB. Hopefully that will balance out Friday and Saturday.

Thanks for all of the words of encouragement here, ladies!

You are in the group of us that did not have a great weekend. Just put it aside and move on, tomorrow is the start of a new week. I know you can do it!

 

[MUFFYCAT]

I do think WW plan is great. It teaches you how to eat and make healthy
decisions.

I look at this as one day at a time.
Kendra, getting a small Blizzard was better then the size you normally get.

For those of us who ate pizza on Friday, 2 slices was a big accomplishment.

We all will have our bad days or situations but as long as we move on
and not continue, we'll be okay.


I'm not good at peep talking on line but
Go ahead guys - today is another day.!!

 

[AdventurerKat]

You are in the group of us that did not have a great weekend. Just put it aside and move on, tomorrow is the start of a new week. I know you can do it!

I second that. Just put it behind you and move on.

Good morning all. Another busy day at work ahead but I wanted to stop in and say I hope everyone has a great day today!

 

[crossfamily]

Ok gals I am with ya all on bombing the diet this weekend. It was so nice all weekend so how the heck are you suppose to pass up dairy queen? I had a peanut buster parfet.. I did quit towards the bottom and left all the extra fudge and nuts.. and couldn't say no to the half a package of chocolate chip cookies. My hard part is that my kids and dh eat that stuff and I have to buy it for them.. I have been keeping up on raw veggies for snacks though..
Well good luck to everyone this week..

 

[IMGONNABE40!]

Thanks guys! I have left the weekend behind me and am only looking forward. Had my smoothie this morning and feel well sated.

Good luck on goals today, one and all!

 

[TinksPixieDust]

Good Morning!! I just finished my breakfast of Slim Fast chocolate shake!

 

[TinksPixieDust]

Concentrate On Your Core
Exercise Your Body from the Inside-Out
-- By The American Institute of Cancer Research


Whenever you walk or run, your core muscles are active, keeping you upright, balancing your body as your weight shifts, and absorbing the impact as your feet hit the ground. Your body’s core forms the foundation of all your movement. If your core is weak, you are susceptible to poor posture and injury. Lower back pain is also more likely to occur.

Your core muscles lie deep within your torso and pelvis. They are layered, overlapping and connected to each other.

Unlike weight lifting, a core-strengthening program exercises your whole system at once. You also don’t need any equipment. The strength you use in holding a position, as well as the gravitational pull of your own weight, work out the core muscles. You’ll be surprised at how great an effect a simple routine can have on your daily living activities.

The Core Benefits
The major core muscle is called the transversus abdominis. It is deep in your abdomen and circles your torso. To feel it contract, pull your belly button toward your spine. Hold the contraction for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat several times. You can do this exercise anytime, anywhere.

Breathing is important while you do core exercises. Practice breathing deeply from your diaphragm before starting core exercises. Sit or stand with your back straight and shoulders relaxed. Exhale through your mouth for 6 seconds, expelling as much air from your lungs as you can. Then inhale for 6 counts, feeling your belly and chest expand as your lungs fill with air. Repeat 3 times, then breathe at a more normal pace throughout your exercises.

The following core exercises are simple enough to do on your own. To be safe, you should always check with your doctor before trying any new exercises.

Leg Press
Lie on the floor with your knees bent and the soles of your feet on the floor. Raise your right leg off the floor with the knee still bent until your leg forms a 90-degree angle. Rest your right hand on the kneecap. Push against your knee with your right hand while pulling your knee toward your hand with your abdominal muscles. Hold for 3-4 deep breaths. Repeat with the left leg and hand.

Abdominal Crunch
Lie on your back and place your feet on the wall, so that your knees form a 90-degree angle. Cross your arms on your chest. Keep your gaze fixed forward. Using your abdominal muscles—not your neck—lift your chest as far as you can off the floor, even if it is only an inch or two. Hold for 2-3 seconds if you can, then release. Repeat 8 times. Remember to breathe deeply throughout this exercise.

 

[PooohBear]

Hi Gals !!

I haven't posted over here much, but I've been trying to read when I can !
I love the drill sergeant !!

I actually thought I had a fairly good week, but then the weekend came, friday was the dinner thing, which I did fine until the drinks came then Saturday night we had people over, more drinks, then Sunday was our big South Side Irish Parade, more drinking again I'm sure I bombed again this week

 

[TinksPixieDust]

Hi Anita!!! Long time no see!! That sounds like a lot of drinking! Bet you're as thirsty as a fish right now. Better drink lots of water so the Drill Sergeant doesnt come after you.

 

[PooohBear]

Hi Anita!!! Long time no see!! That sounds like a lot of drinking! Bet you're as thirsty as a fish right now. Better drink lots of water so the Drill Sergeant doesnt come after you.

Hi Wendy !!! good to see you !! and yes, I am very very thirsty today, I can't drink enough water so I guess that's a good thing, now the drill sergeant will leave me alone

Good luck to everyone this week !! I hope we have some losers


wow that just sounds so wrong

 

[SnowWhite33]

I thought I'd do a check in over here and I see that most of us had a not so great weekend with food. It's ok, we just need to pick ourselves up and keep on moving toward our goals.

Beth I like your advice and I did something similar to that yesterday. I decided to do some spring cleaning and it seemed like when I would stop to get a break I would want to eat. So less breaks, less eating and I got lots of stuff done and I think house cleaning is a type of excercise so double bonus (at least that's what I'm telling myself!!)

Come on you guys, I know you can do it!!!!!

Thanks Kat for posting the WW info, I think that sounds like a great plan, I might try it out.