DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[LBelle]

Well Ill never turn down and invitation to WDW but I def. know that I am going in sept DH loves the free dining plan!

Ooooh....us too!!! We've been there for it the last 2 years!!! Need to go in Aug. next year so that the 2 older boys can come. Can't miss even 1 week of College!!! So, maybe our big meet can be for next Dec.!!! Pre-Xmas shopping and all!!! Good excuse!!!!

 

[spongemommie05]

Well i am just checking in been running around all day(doctor appts, picture re-takes) i ate breakfast and lunch today. i am very sore but in a good way i was weighed in at my docs and guess what! i have lost some weight since my last doctor visit last month i now am at 210 not 235 (whoo hoo) i also have not drank any pepsi today i went to sprite and water (that is so far we will see how my stress level gets ,, just wanted to share my news with ya all.
I will see you UM at aerobics tommorow, i will let ya know if i need a ride tonight by 7 that sound cool? take care all and may the strenghth be with you

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Ok and a question for you south beach gals: do you really lose weight right away? or is it just water?
and for anyone: how do you tell? my weight flucuates over 5 lbs per day (which is a lot on a shorty pants, ahem, I mean Pixie Princess, like myself)?

OK I'm feeling a bit more comfortable about my poundage numbers so I'll share my South Beach weight loss numbers with you.
Start So Beach July 12 weighed: 235
July 19 (1 week in) weighed: 226
July 30 (2 1/2 weeks in) weighed: 224
Aug 14 (a little more than a month) weighed: 215 20 POUNDS LOST
Sept 15 weighed: 208 (Also Biggest Loser start weight)
Oct 1 weighed 198 (the first time seeing 1 for years!)
Oct 18 weighed: 193
Nov 1 weighed: 190
Today weiged:188

Total 47 pounds since July. I have been a diligent South Beacher the entire time. As well as adding in lots of exercise (a BIG change from before!) and LOTS of water. I fill up 4 1 liter bottles with filtered water (YUCK hard water here) and make sure I drink all of them. It seems to be slowing down a bit, but I think I've just been adding in the carbs, and it's showing the effects. So I have given up my vices: Pepsi, white bread, sugar, and replaced them with the vice of obsessive scale adoration! I weigh myself at LEAST once a day, and I agree with a previous poster; first thing in the morning (after pottying, of course) and best to be fully "nekid". Twinkie I don't know exactly how pixieish of a princess you are, but I'm pretty short too (5'3") and my weight will fluctuate on average 3-4 pounds in a day.

I'll give those who posted once to say "I'm IN" a huge chance to come play more, like 6 months! Maybe I'll PM them? With "Dont Give Up" etc!

I'm gonna try more to come out and play more. I just love all the chatter this thread has.

 

[TwinkieMama]

Is sexy bikin model a realistic look? Sorry, that's the first thing that pops into my mind.

Whoa there Monica!!!!!

Have you ever seen me say the word bikini??????

I don't think so!


The "look" I am going for is that I can put on my "skinny" jeans every day of the month and they fit comfortablely with NO MUFFIN TOP. I wear low rise jeans because they fit me better (I have long legs and No torso to speak of... I am also.. ahem.... short in the stride... so low rise jeans come up almost to my belly button.)

I want to be free of "tummy pooches" and "back rolls".

I want to look and be strong and healthy... and for people to ask me if baby #4 is my first!

 

[TwinkieMama]

Jill- Welcome! Thank you so much for sharing with us. I really appreciate it. Congrats on your amazing sucess! A sustained loss of about 10 lbs a month is wonderful!!! I may have to look into the South Beach thing...I am scared to try anything like that because I am such a cheater (on diets).


Sorry this is so short but I have to dash off to work now!

Stay strong gals!!!!

 

[eeyore45]

Well Ill never turn down and invitation to WDW but I def. know that I am going in sept DH loves the free dining plan!

AND dont forget the food and wine fest, that's what hooked my dh!!! First I must get a full time job - or one that pays like it!!! (starting to sk for pixie dust for a summer school position!!)

Bikini look - - I just bought a TANKINI!! and I love it, but I dont love the way I look in it!!!

AlaskaMom - thanks for sharing your story... I may be on the tall side (shrinking as I get older!!) but its been awhile since I hit onederland... I've not been able to cut carbs - but I do need to replace them with healthier carbs...

Calorie Counters - I went on a program I have 2 great breakfast recipes that are easy to make a huge batch throw in the freezer, then each morning pull them out -

High Protein (egg whites) healthy carb - oatmeal... so its filling...

 

[eeyore45]

Found the Raspberry Muffins... (I buy a bag of frozen berries, with rasberries, strawberries, blackberries - I just try and cut down the large strawberries, and while frozen too!!)

1 1/2 C Oats Rolled Whole
1 1/2 C Oats rolled ground with food processor (I have purchased oat flour make sure its all oats and its ground really fine)
2tsp Baking powder
12 egg whites slightly beaten
4tsp Splenda
3 cups of berries

Combine Oats, baking powder, egg whites and Splenda
Gentle add berries
spoon in muffin tins

Bake at 35 for 20 - 25 minutes

Do NOT put them in bagies or covered containers until they are TOTALLY completely cooled, and dried for a while, if you do they will have condensation and get yucky!!

If you dont beat your egg whites you will get just 6 large muffins, if you beat your eggs you will get 2 extra small muffins

These muffins do not raise very much so fill your muffin tins to the top, not halfway

Makes 6 large muffins or 12 small muffins
Serving 1 large or 2 small for 1/2 cup carb, 2 oz of Protein 1/2 Cup fruit...

(I'm sorry I thought I had a calorie count on these!)

 

[hinsok1]

Thanks for the advice my dh tells me to plan my surgery for sometime after june he knows i will feel better after, but i just can't tell myself ,i have young kids who would need me ages 9,7, 5, 3 and a 16 mo old so 6 weeks out for surgery is not a choice for me now, but dh is always right and i will do the surgery i am praying i can hold out till summer when my life is not as crazy with kids going to school, but thanks for the words of advice i will take them into consideration..

It seems impossible, but it is amazing how friends come out of the woodwork! I had a 3 yr old and 8 yr at the time. . . . one was in school and DH took the other to daycare each day . . . My mom came for the first 4 days, then after that, I just had to get through the days on my own until DH came home . . . DH bought paper plates, bowls and plastic silverware . . . cut down on dishes for awhile . . . it was amazing how they survived without me . . .

 

[hinsok1]

Ok, I was too sore to walk this morning, so, today I let my muscles chill, I believe they are in a state of shock. I give them until tomorrow and that's it. I'll just tough it out then.

I had a good day yesterday. Any of you weigh a holics? I cant stay off the scale when I'm dieting, yet when I'm not, I never get on it? Can't wait to see what happens by Friday.

Make it a great day everyone!

Even thought you are not walking today, try to stretch . . . it will make tomorrow that much easier . . . I try to stretch each day . . . it really helps, especially when I am trying new exercies and they hurt . . .!

Great progress!

 

[hinsok1]

Awwww! I hate THAT! Stupid SCALE!!!!! Dont let it get you down! You know you've lost, thats what REALLY matters! So just "guess" and keep on slimming...keep on slimming...

South Beach is VERY hard the first 2 weeks, In theory, it's to help with the cravings for the wrong carbs like candy and bread etc. BUT you do lose between 8-14 lbs in that 2 weeks (without ever being hungry!). Then slowly, limited carbs are re-introduced.

To not have "water weight" loss= drink lots of water
To not have lean muscle loss= excercise

My personal 2 arch nemisis. The only way I'm going to really change (forever) is to establish these habits into my hard-drive...LOL!


I cant WAIT till friday!!!

Ok for you South Beachers - when you lose that fast, are you seeing it in your clothes? I have 86 days until our Disney cruise . . . while I have some serious weight to lose, I would be estatic to lose 20 before we leave!!! Anything to make a swimsuit less of a threat!

 

[hinsok1]

1 Point Chocolate Muffins!!!!!

makes 24 nice sized, very moist, chocolatey, FIBERY muffins!!!! (You'll lose eating these fromthe mass amounts of fiber! LOL!)

3 C. ALL BRAN cereal either the buds or "sticks" doesnt matter
2 1/2 C water
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 t. vanilla
1 pkg. KrusteaZ Fat Free Brownie mix (I've also done this with the blueberry muffin mix that is Fat Free from Krusteaz!!! for a change)

SOAK the cereal in the water for about 10 minutes

ADD baking powder, vanilla,and brownie mix. MIX WELL (I use a kitchen aid)

Spray muffin pan with PAM then fill each tin about 1/2 full.

Bake in preheated oven at 350* for 20-25 mins!


These muffins are tasty and filling! Grab one whenever you are needing chocolate or a quick snack! Unsure of the calories but 1 point is GOOD!

Do you think you can use any brownie mix?

 

[hinsok1]

You could try it Uma but whatever you do please don't use a mixer. Talk about disgusting!

I found that to get the beans without the chunks you really need at least the oil to get them blending. I'd do it in small sections though as it gets tough to get the chunks out.

As for the pudding mix - I'm not sure it is the smaller box compared to the bigger box (make sure to add it at the very end as it gets very thick this batter will not pour or be liquidy).

I wonder if you can use the refried black beans?

 

[hinsok1]

OK I'm feeling a bit more comfortable about my poundage numbers so I'll share my South Beach weight loss numbers with you.
Start So Beach July 12 weighed: 235
July 19 (1 week in) weighed: 226
July 30 (2 1/2 weeks in) weighed: 224
Aug 14 (a little more than a month) weighed: 215 20 POUNDS LOST
Sept 15 weighed: 208 (Also Biggest Loser start weight)
Oct 1 weighed 198 (the first time seeing 1 for years!)
Oct 18 weighed: 193
Nov 1 weighed: 190
Today weiged:188

Total 47 pounds since July. I have been a diligent South Beacher the entire time. As well as adding in lots of exercise (a BIG change from before!) and LOTS of water. I fill up 4 1 liter bottles with filtered water (YUCK hard water here) and make sure I drink all of them. It seems to be slowing down a bit, but I think I've just been adding in the carbs, and it's showing the effects. So I have given up my vices: Pepsi, white bread, sugar, and replaced them with the vice of obsessive scale adoration! I weigh myself at LEAST once a day, and I agree with a previous poster; first thing in the morning (after pottying, of course) and best to be fully "nekid". Twinkie I don't know exactly how pixieish of a princess you are, but I'm pretty short too (5'3") and my weight will fluctuate on average 3-4 pounds in a day.

I'm gonna try more to come out and play more. I just love all the chatter this thread has.

I am totally impressed!!!! Those are numbers I can live with . . . I think I need to pick up a book about SBD . . . I was determined to make sure any changes I could live with, but maybe going this way will at least kick start me to start losing!

 

[Minnie]

I wonder if you can use the refried black beans?

Not for this recipe - you want the regular canned black beans.

 

[UtahMama]

Do you think you can use any brownie mix?

I wouldnt chance it. They are very moist. You'll never know they're fat free.

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Jill- Welcome! Thank you so much for sharing with us. I really appreciate it. Congrats on your amazing sucess! A sustained loss of about 10 lbs a month is wonderful!!! I may have to look into the South Beach thing...I am scared to try anything like that because I am such a cheater (on diets).


Sorry this is so short but I have to dash off to work now!

Stay strong gals!!!!

So was I - the diet cheater that is, I mean how do you think I got to that size to begin with?? I'm still not in "the clear" but hopefully this is "the one" for me!

 

[dreamergirl78]

Hi everyone. Is it too late to join the thread? I hope not!
Here is why I want to get healthy.
1) My Mom was diagnosed with Liver cancer. At some point she may need my liver and I need it to be healthy! I also know she is going to change her lifestyle and I want to be able to support her as much as possible.
2) My hubby is deployed and when he gets home in 08 I want to be HOT!!! I want him to walk off the plane and be floored by how cute his wife is!
3) I am tired of prentending to be ok with how I look because deep inside I am not ok with it, but I am good at putting on a front.
4) I want to be able to play football with my son and not be winded.

So am I qualified?

I cut soda out of my life so far. I also am not drinking caffine. I have lowered my carb intake but not elimated it all together. I also want to get back into exercise. My goal is to do pilates at least 4 times per week.

K, that's it for now I think. I look forward to having a group that I can be a part of that will help inspire me!
Thanks everyone!

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Ok for you South Beachers - when you lose that fast, are you seeing it in your clothes? I have 86 days until our Disney cruise . . . while I have some serious weight to lose, I would be estatic to lose 20 before we leave!!! Anything to make a swimsuit less of a threat!

I totally think 20 is doable, and will show in the way your clothes fit. Quite possibly make them not fit any more. 2 weeks ago I cleaned out my closet: all of my "fattest" clothes gone (2 big bags full to the Goodwill) they were all too big. And now I'm wearing my "skinnier" clothes. (I'm sure many of you know what it is I speak of) I still have one more size down to go in my closet, but there aren't near as many of those, so by then I'll need to some SERIOUS SHOPPING!!! I guess I didn't think I'd get small enough to wear them again.



hinsok1 here's a pic of me about 20 pounds ago next to a pic of me 45 pounds ago, see 20 pounds is a BIG difference!

 

[eeyore45]

Hi everyone. Is it too late to join the thread? I hope not!
Here is why I want to get healthy.
1) My Mom was diagnosed with Liver cancer. At some point she may need my liver and I need it to be healthy! I also know she is going to change her lifestyle and I want to be able to support her as much as possible.
2) My hubby is deployed and when he gets home in 08 I want to be HOT!!! I want him to walk off the plane and be floored by how cute his wife is!
3) I am tired of prentending to be ok with how I look because deep inside I am not ok with it, but I am good at putting on a front.
4) I want to be able to play football with my son and not be winded.

So am I qualified?

I cut soda out of my life so far. I also am not drinking caffine. I have lowered my carb intake but not elimated it all together. I also want to get back into exercise. My goal is to do pilates at least 4 times per week.

K, that's it for now I think. I look forward to having a group that I can be a part of that will help inspire me!
Thanks everyone!

hmmmm.... (j/k!)

I think our requirements are pretty tough... so far I think Utm has said you have to post you want "in"... and then she mentioned posting at least once every 3 months!!


I do understand -

I do something similiar to pilates (I posted the arm behind the back stretch - when you do that make sure to try and reach up higher each time, and do it VERY SLOW!!!)

so I say

WELCOME!!

I just hope I "stick" with it, I have a lofty goal... getting to onederland!!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Another small victory for me! Just went to starbucks and ordered a tall skim sugar free vanilla latte 160 calories that I budgeted for. I usually get a venti pumpkin spice latte with whipped cream - by my calculations over 800 calories! No wonder I'm in this situation!

And guess what.....this latte is delicious!