DIS Ladies Only Trip 2007 WISH!

[TDC Nala]

Why is everyone trying to cut back on Diet Pop? Other than health reasons, does it affect weight loss?

Caffiene is a diuretic. doesn't help if you need liquid. The only calorie-free liquid that's good for that is water.

But I want caffiene and I want a drink that tastes like something.

 

[Mom2Ashli]

Congratulations ladies! You all are doing great! I only made a half hearted attempt this week, but I did loose 1 pound. It's better than nothing, but certainly not as good as it could be.

Kelli, I certainly understand where you are.

Goals for the week:

Walk for 30 minutes at least 3 times
Don't go near Chick-fil-a (their milkshakes call to me....Debbie......Debbie....

One of them called mine name on Saturday after the hell ride home from Orlando.

After I had part of it I wished I didn't get it at all.

Anyways I walked for 45 minutes, rode a bike for 15 than did some other strange rowing type machine for 20 minutes.

And I found out the dreaded number.

 

[mommaU4]

Why is everyone trying to cut back on Diet Pop? Other than health reasons, does it affect weight loss?

I used to drink a 2 liter of Diet Pepsi all by myself in about a day, maybe day and a half. I was addicted and didn't think anything could break me of that habit.

Well, when you get a kidney stone that is no bigger than 2 mm but still brings you to your knees in so much pain you are literally screaming at strange nurses and begging them to give you something, that breaks you of that real quick!!

Seriously, I know no one drinks as much diet soda as I did, but cutting back and drinking more water is just a good idea all around.

For the record, I do still allow myself a small glass of it every day as a treat. I need my caffeine too.

 

[kelsco99]

One of them called mine name on Saturday after the hell ride home from Orlando.

After I had part of it I wished I didn't get it at all.

Anyways I walked for 45 minutes, rode a bike for 15 than did some other strange rowing type machine for 20 minutes.

And I found out the dreaded number.

That sounds like a GREAT workout Kelli

I'm sure the dreaded number wasn't that bad... nothing you can't handle.

 

[mommaU4]

Well, tonight sucked. Big time.

I knew I was stressed from that phone call from my Grandma earlier but I did good. I avoided running to the fridge for comfort and I even made myself a dinner of a Lean Cuisine panini and a salad.

Then it all went to hell. It started with some garlic bread I made for the kids and I took a piece of that. Then another. Then another. Soon that wasn't enough and I was in full on compulsive eater mode. It ended with a huge binge and now I feel ill. Literally sick to my stomach from all the food and bummed that I lost control like that. Damn.

But what's done is done. Just gotta pick up and move on. Do better tomorrow.

I have to learn ways to deal with my stress besides eating. These next few months are going to be hellish. Moving is so stressful and with the circumstances I am moving under, it's even harder. I can't binge everytime I get stressed out.

I need some kind of plan to help next time I am tempted to binge. I think just putting on the CD from the ladies only trip and just blasting the music will help. I can even ask the kids to come dance with me. Anything to take my mind off of food and keep me out of the kitchen.

 

[mommaU4]

One of them called mine name on Saturday after the hell ride home from Orlando.

After I had part of it I wished I didn't get it at all.

Anyways I walked for 45 minutes, rode a bike for 15 than did some other strange rowing type machine for 20 minutes.

And I found out the dreaded number.

Wow, what a work out!! You go girl!!

And I'm sorry the number wasn't what you wanted to see, BUT we all know you look great, so like Kelly said, it couldn't have been that bad.

 

[kelsco99]

Beth

I'm sorry you went through that tonight. I know what you mean when one small bite turns into eating everything you have been denying yourself. In fact, just tonight, I have been thinking non stop about food. My mind will not drop it despite trying to chat here, watch a movie, etc.

Maybe next time, you can come here and tell us about it before it happens and we can somehow talk you out of it - give you moral support. It has actually helped me that you came here to tell us what happened with you. I feel a bit stronger in my resolve now to stay out of the kitchen. Not that that helps you any but maybe next time it will

 

[AdventurerKat]

I used to drink a 2 liter of Diet Pepsi all by myself in about a day, maybe day and a half. I was addicted and didn't think anything could break me of that habit.

Well, when you get a kidney stone that is no bigger than 2 mm but still brings you to your knees in so much pain you are literally screaming at strange nurses and begging them to give you something, that breaks you of that real quick!!

Seriously, I know no one drinks as much diet soda as I did, but cutting back and drinking more water is just a good idea all around.

For the record, I do still allow myself a small glass of it every day as a treat. I need my caffeine too.

You'd be surprised. But your kidney stone scares me so I am trying to cut back.

 

[AdventurerKat]

Beth, I've been there before. I'm a big stress eater. I think your idea with the cd is a good one, anything to distract you. Come here, call me, whatever you need.

You are right about just picking up and moving on. When we have setbacks we're almost conditioned to say to heck with it. Resist that urge. Its hard but you have to know that this momentary setback does not make or break you.

Well, tonight sucked. Big time.

I knew I was stressed from that phone call from my Grandma earlier but I did good. I avoided running to the fridge for comfort and I even made myself a dinner of a Lean Cuisine panini and a salad.

Then it all went to hell. It started with some garlic bread I made for the kids and I took a piece of that. Then another. Then another. Soon that wasn't enough and I was in full on compulsive eater mode. It ended with a huge binge and now I feel ill. Literally sick to my stomach from all the food and bummed that I lost control like that. Damn.

But what's done is done. Just gotta pick up and move on. Do better tomorrow.

I have to learn ways to deal with my stress besides eating. These next few months are going to be hellish. Moving is so stressful and with the circumstances I am moving under, it's even harder. I can't binge everytime I get stressed out.

I need some kind of plan to help next time I am tempted to binge. I think just putting on the CD from the ladies only trip and just blasting the music will help. I can even ask the kids to come dance with me. Anything to take my mind off of food and keep me out of the kitchen.

 

[Mom2Ashli]

Well, tonight sucked. Big time.

I knew I was stressed from that phone call from my Grandma earlier but I did good. I avoided running to the fridge for comfort and I even made myself a dinner of a Lean Cuisine panini and a salad.

Then it all went to hell. It started with some garlic bread I made for the kids and I took a piece of that. Then another. Then another. Soon that wasn't enough and I was in full on compulsive eater mode. It ended with a huge binge and now I feel ill. Literally sick to my stomach from all the food and bummed that I lost control like that. Damn.

But what's done is done. Just gotta pick up and move on. Do better tomorrow.

I have to learn ways to deal with my stress besides eating. These next few months are going to be hellish. Moving is so stressful and with the circumstances I am moving under, it's even harder. I can't binge everytime I get stressed out.

I need some kind of plan to help next time I am tempted to binge. I think just putting on the CD from the ladies only trip and just blasting the music will help. I can even ask the kids to come dance with me. Anything to take my mind off of food and keep me out of the kitchen.

That was me last week. I ate and ate and ate. Just because.

YOU CAN DO THIS.

Today I found that when I had the urge to snack I got up and got a piece of Sugar Free Gum. It kept my mouth busy.

Wow, what a work out!! You go girl!!

And I'm sorry the number wasn't what you wanted to see, BUT we all know you look great, so like Kelly said, it couldn't have been that bad.

I have an hour and 40 minutes to kill so I tried to make the best of it.

Thank you but you haven't seen me since September. Too much sitting on my rumpus.

 

[mommaU4]

Beth

I'm sorry you went through that tonight. I know what you mean when one small bite turns into eating everything you have been denying yourself. In fact, just tonight, I have been thinking non stop about food. My mind will not drop it despite trying to chat here, watch a movie, etc.

Maybe next time, you can come here and tell us about it before it happens and we can somehow talk you out of it - give you moral support. It has actually helped me that you came here to tell us what happened with you. I feel a bit stronger in my resolve now to stay out of the kitchen. Not that that helps you any but maybe next time it will

That's good. I am glad it helped you.

Beth, I've been there before. I'm a big stress eater. I think your idea with the cd is a good one, anything to distract you. Come here, call me, whatever you need.

You are right about just picking up and moving on. When we have setbacks we're almost conditioned to say to heck with it. Resist that urge. Its hard but you have to know that this momentary setback does not make or break you.

Trust me I am not going to say to heck with it. I feel so crappy. Not only do I feel physically ill from all that food, I feel mentally ill as well from letting myself do that.

The next time this temptation to binge rears it's ugly head, and it will, I am going to try to remember how I feel right now and how it's just not worth it.

Anyways, thanks guys.

 

[mommaU4]

That was me last week. I ate and ate and ate. Just because.

YOU CAN DO THIS.

Today I found that when I had the urge to snack I got up and got a piece of Sugar Free Gum. It kept my mouth busy.



I have an hour and 40 minutes to kill so I tried to make the best of it.

Thank you but you haven't seen me since September. Too much sitting on my rumpus.

Thanks, and that's a good idea about the gum. I didn't even think of that.
We can all do this. Our goals may be different but whether it's 15 lbs or 115 lbs to lose it's damn hard!! But together I think we can all make it happen.

And I just want to say right now that if any of you need to talk to someone about it at anytime, I am usually home and you can feel free to call me.

I don't know if any of you have ever been to AA or OA or any of those programs, but having a sponsor is a big part of it. Someone you can call at anytime to just say, hey, I am about to lose it and really fall off the wagon here, can you help me?

It does help. And I don't mind talking with any of you. After all you can cheat and type and snack, but if you are eating while you are talking to me, I'll know it!!!

 

[2BigKIdz]

Really Kendra? I'm not trying to be dense but you honestly don't look like you need to lose that amount.

My total goal is to lose a 130 lbs. which will put me at 150 and that's what I weighed when I got married. I was happy with that. I don't think I'll ever be skinny like I was in high school and quite frankly I don't want to be. I wasn't healthy and did crazy things to be that skinny.

Anyways, my point is you just don't look like you'd need to lose anywhere near 75 and definitely not 90. And I understand about hearing high numbers like that and just feeling overwhelmed. Believe me.
But set little goals and reach those one at a time.

My first goal is to lose about 30 lbs before we move to Vegas which is in June.
Do you have a smaller goal you could set? Maybe for an upcoming trip or somthing?


128? Hmmm, I wish. LOL I think you meant 228.

I haven't seen 128 since senior year in high school. And don't think I ever will again. Heck at this point I'd be happy to say I was under 200!!!

Thanks Beth! Yes, I really do have that much weight to lose, that is how much weight I have gained over the years, well actually closer to 95 lbs I would like to lose 35 lbs by the time we go to Myrtle Beach at the end of July. That is my first goal. I think you are right that it will help to break it into segments.

 

[JennaTX]

Beth, sorry you had a bad night. Just get back on it in the morning, you can do it!

Kelli, sounds like you had a great workout! Don't worry about the number, it will be getting smaller.

I can't think about the "big number" that I want to loose, it freaks me out. I am hoping for 5-8 pounds a month, that is my goal.

 

[AdventurerKat]

I try not to think about that "big number" either because I really can't grasp losing that much weight.

I am doing mine in 12 pound increments. My boss used to say that equals a size, so I think about losing that 12 and going down a size at a time.

 

[mommaU4]

Thanks Beth! Yes, I really do have that much weight to lose, that is how much weight I have gained over the years, well actually closer to 95 lbs I would like to lose 35 lbs by the time we go to Myrtle Beach at the end of July. That is my first goal. I think you are right that it will help to break it into segments.

Beth, sorry you had a bad night. Just get back on it in the morning, you can do it!

Kelli, sounds like you had a great workout! Don't worry about the number, it will be getting smaller.

I can't think about the "big number" that I want to loose, it freaks me out. I am hoping for 5-8 pounds a month, that is my goal.

Those both sound like good realistic goals.

I have no doubt that you will both make it!! We all will. Today is a new day. Fresh start.

 

[AdventurerKat]

So I walk in and they have put more candy in the candy dish. Only this time its Hershey's dark chocolate with almonds.

 

[TinksPixieDust]

Beth, I am sorry that you fell off the handle lastnight. After dinner lastnight I wanted to snack -really- badly.. Like Kelly I couldnt get food off my mind. I ended up falling asleep watching DH play his new PS2 game. So I lucked out lastnight.

Like Kelli, suggested I pop a piece of gum also when I get that urge.

I went for a power walk yesterday and then went to Curves this morning.

My goals for this week:

Work out 3 times (Already did two)
Only eat when I am hungry
Stop eating when I'm full
Pick healthier things to snack on

 

[TinksPixieDust]

Got any gum in your desk drawer??

 

[TinksPixieDust]

Exercising in Water
Think of the Pool as Another Piece of Workout Equipment
-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer

Have you ever considered including water fitness into your exercise routine? This can be a great way to increase strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Plus, during the months of summer heat, what is a better way to keep cool?

Water has great properties; one of the best for working out is its resistance power. You can work opposing muscles at the same time. For example, if you are doing curls underwater, pulling up will work the biceps, while pushing down will build up the triceps.

Another great feature about water is its buoyancy, which is simply the tendency or capacity to remain afloat in a liquid. It reduces your weight, therefore putting significantly less stress on your joints, bones and muscles. Compared to other exercises such as running, there is no impact on any of your joints. It is estimated that body weight is compounded up to five times during the heel strike when running or jogging. This is avoided in water. Water fitness requires use of your core as well, that is, utilizing your back, abdominals and obliques. This muscle group is often ignored during other exercises.

There are many ways to get fit and stay cool in the water. Most obviously, perhaps, would be to swim laps or tread water. But you can also jog in the water. Additionally, there is a variety of products available that can increase the resistance in your workout, including buoyancy belts and dumbbells, gloves and noodles. You can actually lift weights underwater.

While exercising in water is totally different from exercise on land, your approach to water exercise should be the same. Continue to warm up and stretch before you start the workout. Maintain the same amount of repetitions you would for exercises out of the water. Also, continue to mix up the exercises you do. Your body needs a variety of exercises, regardless if it’s on land or in water.

Another bonus to water exercise is its usefulness during special circumstances. Ask any professional athlete and they will tell you water exercise is essential when dealing with an injury. It allows you to continue exercising without putting any stress on your injury, thanks to its buoyancy discussed earlier. Also, because your body is supported by water your heart rate is slightly lower, meaning aquatic therapy is relatively safe for obese individuals, pregnant ladies and those suffering from hypertension and heart disease.

Exercising in the water is easy, but for obvious safety reasons it should never be done alone. It’s easy to find someone to exercise with though. Look into classes at your local health club. If none are available or fit your tastes, just grab a buddy and find a pool. When summer ends, you don’t have to stop including water fitness as part of your workout routine. Find an indoor pool and keep going. Have fun enjoying the benefits of a refreshing workout.