DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[UtahMama]

Oh you girls are doing marvelous!! Pants falling off all over the place, wearing HOT pants, and staying outta the fast lane (fast food that is).

Just realized that my main support thread is almost over (I'm "playing" in the Biggest Loser challenge on the DIS) I'm a wantin' to come on over here and play. ( I would have jumped in sooner, but I don't want to wear myself too thin time-wise)
Is there room for one more? (keep in mind that it's a smaller one than it used to be)

So I officially (per UM's rules):
I'm IN
I'm on the South Beach plan
My goals:
1. to lose 55 pounds by dec dw trip - Only 6 pounds left to go!
2. re-evaluate my weight loss goal when we return probably another 30
3. drink water, drink water, drink water
4. remember to take my vitamin

Jill!!!!!!! Of COURSE you can join! No "rules" really, just our weigh in day is Friday. Whatever diet AND exercise that floats you boat is fine with us! How much have you so far lost on SB??? OOps, I can read! How long did the 55 pounds take?? ONLY 6 more! WOW!!!! Tell us everything!

We celebrate everything that is leading us to healthier habits! EVEN if it's teeny. We are a baby-step kind of group.

I have one more week of South Beach Phase I. I'm looking forward to a little bit of oatmeal, or pita bread!

I'm weighing first thing in the morning because that's when I weighed last friday. I'm SO excited!!!!!!!!!

Everyone!!
Thank You guys for being such a great group! I have found this time to be much easier thanks to you! ((HUGS!!!))

 

[UtahMama]

Here's a good post on drinking water.

Little extra motivation?

Here you go, It's another WISH thread with a link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1276026 I just entered the word "water" in the search thingy.There's alot of good articles in fact. (I did not join)


((Slosh, Slosh!!!))

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Jill!!!!!!! Of COURSE you can join! No "rules" really, just our weigh in day is Friday. Whatever diet AND exercise that floats you boat is fine with us! How much have you so far lost on SB??? As of yesterday 49 poundsOOps, I can read! How long did the 55 pounds take?? 18 weeks ONLY 6 more! WOW!!!! Tell us everything! really need to lose more, but the 55 seemed like a hard, but achievable goal!

We celebrate everything that is leading us to healthier habits! EVEN if it's teeny. We are a baby-step kind of group.

I have one more week of South Beach Phase I. I'm looking forward to a little bit of oatmeal, or pita bread! That's so funny the first thing I had when I got to phase 2 was a bowl of oatmeal with sugar free maple syrup (really yummy) and toasted walnuts with a splash of fat free half-n-half

I'm weighing first thing in the morning because that's when I weighed last friday. I'm SO excited!!!!!!!!!

Everyone!!
Thank You guys for being such a great group! I have found this time to be much easier thanks to you! ((HUGS!!!))

Since y'all weigh in on Fri, do I take my weight from last week (I am an obsessive weigher, and logger, I have a long list of my weights -written in code in case it falls into the wrong hands- that I started when I first started SO Beach), or do I start from tomorrow?

Oh and Snaps to you Um I just got off my exercise bike (90 Minutes) and your trip report kept me very entertained! I still have about half left, I'll save that for tomorrow's "ride" Thanks!!

 

[monymony3471]

Ok time to chime in on my day.

B: another omelet with peppers and cheese
am snack: forgot! (gasp)
L: rest of chop suey
pm snack: turkey and lettuce leaf
D: chicken stir fry. Yummy!

I drank all my water and then some.

I exercised late it was about 8pm. But I had to get it in. WWPD going on in my head. I walked/runned for 35 mins. Burned 103 fat cals, 325 cals, went 2.25 miles. So it says

I say the more here the merrier. Every person here has inspired me or given me hope, or made me laugh, or reminded me of something I might have forgotten. Thanks. I really hope everyone has a good weigh in tomorrow. I can't wait to clap and stamp and roar your name. I don't know where that came from, but it sound so familiar. Must be something with the daycare. Oh well.

Keep On Keepin On!

 

[eeyore45]

I'm stressing, I'm stressing, I'm crying, I'm stressing, I'm stressing


Need chocolate, please... where's the chocolate...

I HATE this life, this is so not the life I was meant to live, but this is what it is...

I will NOT eat.

I will NOT EAT...

going to bed...

please God, love my kids, I pray... show me the way.. let them live their lives...

why is this so hard?

 

[TwinkieMama]

Sandy!!!!!! I am here for you girl!

The chocolate will not solve any of your real problems/worries/stresses (whatever they may be) so step away!

If you must chew then find some carrot sticks or a piece of gum.

Everything worth doing (including raising kids and making healthy choices) is HARD.... if it was easy they would call it "watching TV"


You can do it!

 

[UtahMama]

I'm stressing, I'm stressing, I'm crying, I'm stressing, I'm stressing


Need chocolate, please... where's the chocolate...

I HATE this life, this is so not the life I was meant to live, but this is what it is...

I will NOT eat.

I will NOT EAT...

going to bed...

please God, love my kids, I pray... show me the way.. let them live their lives...

why is this so hard?

Sweetie!!!! We're here for you!

It is hard! It sucks!!!

We've all been there! I cant tell you how many times I've felt the same way!

You are a strong, beautiful woman! I am SOOOO proud of you! You give alot to this endeaver! DONT give up!

Girlfriend, I have to tell you something. I wasn't going to get on the DIS again tonight. I was getting ready for a nice soak in the tub (my kids are driving me NUTS and I'd kill for a piece of bread) BUT, I had a STRONG feeling to check out this thread. So I hope to God this is helping somewhat. At least know we love you and are here for ya!

Please dont give up hope! I've only "known" you for a week, but I love you already! Your our partner in getting healthy!


Tomarrow is another day!

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Hang in there, Sandy. Another cyber hug is on it's way to you.

Twinks - I am usually not a gum chewer, but I was practically falling asleep in a meeting Tuesday. I got lemon-lime Orbit sugar free gum from my co-worker and it really helped keep me alert and from going for the chocolate. I don't like much sugar free stuff, but it's pretty good.

My friend gave me a whole pack of it today, so I'll be chomping away on it tomorrow while taking detailed notes for her during a meeting that she will be running. I think it's only 5 calories.

 

[LBelle]

I'm stressing, I'm stressing, I'm crying, I'm stressing, I'm stressing


Need chocolate, please... where's the chocolate...

I HATE this life, this is so not the life I was meant to live, but this is what it is...

I will NOT eat.

I will NOT EAT...

going to bed...

please God, love my kids, I pray... show me the way.. let them live their lives...

why is this so hard?

Oh Sandy....please do not despair. There is soooo much more to life than worrying about a damn weight scale!!!! I would hate to think that anybody on here is miserable about doing this. I totally do not believe in 'diets' so to speak!!! I just try to be mindful of what I eat and how big the portions are on a daily basis. It DOES get so much easier...soon you'll simply want to eat better/less, etc. It will become a part of your NORMAL life...and when that day happens, I promise you, you will never again truly feel deprived. I know different people are stuck on different things and that is fine. Everybody IS different...so what works for me may not work for UM, what works for UM may not work for you, etc, etc. NOBODY is right and NOBODY is wrong!!! I believe in NOT depriving myself of any particular food group for instance, simply because I believe the time will come when these same foods that you go to extremes to avoid will find their way back into your diet at some point in time. There are really not too many food GROUPS, per se, that are BAD, it's just about controlling their intake, portions, even time of day, etc. I will never NOT have that piece of cheesecake, or chocolate chip cookie, or cereal, oatmeal, whatever. I simply strive for a balance. Better food choices 85%of the day will make a HUGE difference in almost anybody's weight loss plan, combined with some form of DAILY activity, weight training and water intake. Funny enough, the Body for Life plan INSISTS that every 7 days you can EAT WHATEVER YOU WANT.....ALL DAY LONG!!!!

Here's why...supposedly, the body sometimes needs to be 'shocked' to work to it's most effective. So, say you follow a VERY strict diet for weeks on end, your body will not 'work' as hard at getting rid of things than if you train your body to become accustomed to a well-balanced diet, 6 days a week, on the 7th day, your body doesn't know what hit it!!! It will work 'harder' to metabolize this 'bad' food through your system and will continue to do this even the next day or 2 when you're back to the healthy diet. I will re-check the exact wording of this because I'm probably not saying it right. Sort of like how your body will stop responding as well as it initially did with a particular excercise if you never change it up!!! Your body needs to be challenged in different ways in order to avoid the 'plateaus'!!! This is why you'll always hear people talking about how "losing the first 30lbs. was not too hard but I can't seem to get rid of the last 10lbs. for the life of me!" GUARANTEED, this is a person stuck on the plateau!!!

Anyhoo....the only reason I've rambled on for so long is I think it's important for people to read how there are other alternatives to weight loss/healthy living that strict dieting alone. Don't despair because you have a piece of chocolate or a doughnut or scalloped potatoes or whatever!!! Just start by avoiding what I've always called "zombie eating", realize that the water thing is an absolute MUST DO and start whatever/whenever you feel comfortable with when it comes to activity. I do always stress that you will get about 10xs more benefit with beginning a weight-lifting/training routine more than just about anything for fat loss/body changing results.

I'm not sure this has helped you or anyone else but I hope I have, even a tiny bit!!!

 

[Poohbear77]

Oh my goodness! I am sooo glad I found this thread. I have just begun in my quest for the healthy me. I have finally realized that I have been in denial for so long about how big I have gotten over the years. I mean I know how much I weigh, I know what size I wear, but I just didn't think I looked that bad. I look at myself in the mirror and have totally fooled my self into thinking I am thinner than I really am.

Until...

I see a picture of myself.

Oh my gosh. I feel like crying. I know that the camera does not lie, so apparently I have lying to myself. I know this. It happens everytime I look at a picture of myself(which I do not do often). I feel sick to my stomach and swear I will eat healthier and lose weight, and I do, for about a week. Then some how i magically forget about the picture and go right back to eating the way I used to.

I really need support. My husband won't do it. He just says I love you the way you are. Sweet, but really doesn't help. All of my friends are "skinny minnies" and eat whatever they want. They try to encourage me, but I need people who know what I am going through

So, here I am. I will be there for you. Please be there for me. I know that with a lot of prayer, a picture of myself on the refrigerator, and your encouragement
I CAN DO THIS!!

Here is where I am;
-220, 5'4
-I know that I eat when I am bored, sitting at the computer, or watching TV.
-I homeschool my children, in the dining room, right next to the kitchen, so I am always grabbing something to nibble.
- I work evening in a bakery, around tons of "samples"
- And I have HUGE suger cravings

HELP! Any suggestions???

Thank you, and God bless you UM for starting this

 

[lexmelinda]

Everything worth doing (including raising kids and making healthy choices) is HARD.... if it was easy they would call it "watching TV"

That pretty much sums it up, Twinkie! Well said.

Sandy....

PoohBear....Welcome!

Weigh in update....2 pounds down!

This is good! I only want to lose a few pounds but my goal is to start some new habits....water, exercise, healthy food. I think I've made a good start this week. Have a great weekend, everybody!

 

[monymony3471]

Yea!!!! Melinda!!!! That is awesome!!! I am very proud of you!!!!

"Claps and Stamps and roars your name" just hit me. It's from U]Your Monster Mamma Loves You SO [/U]. If you are with me and have read a previous post of mine you'll get this. If you didn't, just move on!

I forgot to tell you last night. Yesterday my sister came over to drop my nephew off and left me on the counter an ICED CARAMEL MOCHIATO. She didn't tell me and left and then called to tell me. I was almost done working, waiting for the last kid to go home, and I said thanks and we hung up. When I did go up stairs I stared at it. Tim asked if he should dump it I said no, I was washing the dishes in the sink at the moment. Actually I wanted to dump it. I had to. And I DID!

Then I went to the movie theatre to get a B-day present for a party my son is going to on Saturday. The smell of Popcorn was so overwhelming. It really took me by surprise. In the past I would have bought a bag and left with it and I DIDN'T!

So, looks like I'm in this for the long haul people.

Today my total weight loss is 5lbs. I know it's only 5 days for me, I just want to be NSYNC with everyone else.

Keep On Keepin' On!

 

[lexmelinda]

Yea!!!! Melinda!!!! That is awesome!!! I am very proud of you!!!!

Thank you!!!

Today my total weight loss is 5lbs.

YYYYAAAYYYY!!!! GO, MONICA!!!!

I have a feeling there's gonna be a whole lot of cheering going on over here today! Way to go, peeps!!!!

 

[nsalz]

Goodmorning everyone. I am off to work, but wanted to tell you all that I lost two pounds this week. I started Monday and had a bad Wednesday.
So I am very happy. Good luck to everyone with there weigh ins today. I wish I had more time to be on this thread. I will catch up over the weekend!

I know there are a lot of good suggestions I am missing out on.

 

[eeyore45]

Good Morning Peeps!!

I have regreted typing TMI last night. You do realize y'all are just firgments of my imagination - I mean, this is a computer - 2D...

Then how come I feel the love it comforts me!!

It humbles me.

Thank you. so very much!!

Last night was a silent (on my part, well, except for typing out exactly what I was felling when I felt it!!) scream! I found out. My dh (of 25 married years mind you, good thing I love him!!) did NOT file FAFSA for one of our 2 sons - of course this begs the question - WHY DIDNT THE COLLEGE TELL US BEFORE NOW?! Yes, all semester he's been in school, in a dorm, eating a great food plan, and not one dime has been paid - I have 2 sons, both bright on the IQ Scale, along with dh ( not by me!! ) but they didnt get any COMMON SENSE!! When dh took this 2nd son to school I made him go to the financial aide office to find out why we have a finacial report on #1 son, but not #2... I have asked this question so many times, I gave up and this is where we are...

so anyone have an extra $10,000 lying around?

oh, and that 2nd son? His school closes tomorrow for Thanksgiving break! Did I know this? Nope. (1st born son isnt coming home till Wed.)

So guilt factor HUGE.

Food factor? I grabbed a bag of 100 calorie Ritz crackers.

Slept like a baby last night!

Scale says.... down 6 or 7 # anyone have a magnifying glass?? I'll claim 6#

Now keep me out of the fast food lane. Its Friday people. Friday means rewards thru food, yep, I want to reward myself with a big fat juicy hamburger!!! So, I'm taking a hypnosis trick, and I'm imaging that burger laced with creepy crawly bugs, worms, dirt.. ewwwww


Hope that does the trick!!

 

[eeyore45]

Poohbear welcome!!

I have to tell you not only could I write the words you did, but I have. Many many times!! So walking this journey is so very scary to me! I've tried many times to "do something" am quite successful for 2 - 4 weeks, than BAM - right back where I started.

We went to Disney in Sept - and I made sure all pictures of me were behind someone, something... or not AT ALL!! I know I am beautiful (doncha luv that song??) but like you for so long I look at me head on in the mirror, and its not so bad (the lie is so easy for me) The lie is so strong, I cant bring myself to admit my weight outloud!! (and you did - very couragous!!) When I lose 20# then you'll know for sure!!

I have books where I've kept records each time I've started a "plan" My favorite is the Oprah Winfrey one - the spiral journal... all those great quotes!!

As I sit here and try and think. what makes this try different? (oh gawd I'm rambling again!)

I think its this. This thread. My cousin. This time I'm telling someone! (even if its just figments ) I"m trying baby steps to work on my mind. To unlock the lies. (one bite wont hurt, just one more helping.. oh a nibble here, a drink there... dont waste that there..)

 

[Minnie_Moo]

WAY TO GO, Melinda, Monica, nsalz, and Sandy!!!!!!

You are all inspiring.

 

[TwinkieMama]

Great job Nsalz!

Woohoo to SexyLexy! (that is Melinda's riddle persona)

Way to go Monica! go get a WISH 5 lb clippie!

Sandy!!!! Good to see you! We was worried about you. So glad that you made a healthy choice (only 100 cal!) even in your chaos. That deserves two ..... sorry I don't have 10 grand laying around today. Go talk to the school's financial aid people and see what they can do to help you. Now someone as strong and capable as you can stay out of the fast food lane... just for today. Don't think about tomorrow all you have to do is eat healthy today. And you get for your huge loss this week! Go get a clippie too!

PoohBear- Welcome!!!! This is a great group. So glad to have you too.

I was down 5 lbs myself today!!!! Due to my scale mishap (it was wrong) and denial not just being a river in Egypt I am changing my goal to 15 lbs total... by the new year would be great but I know my body is going to fight hard to keep the last 5 or 6 lbs. I also drank 64 oz of water yesterday and had to teach so for me again!

 

[crazy4dizney]

Good morning ! It's Friday...

Hope everyone had a great week and is ready to start another. I'm so glad that I'm back on track. I'ts definitly not easy but, I'm doing it...

Sandy , hang in there.

Melinda , congrats!!

Monica , WOW!!

Keep it up everyone..

My lose for the week is......drum roll please......4lbs...
Started this past Monday. So not to shabby....The weekend is the hardest for me so wish me luck

 

[TwinkieMama]

As I sit here and try and think. what makes this try different? (oh gawd I'm rambling again!)

I think its this. This thread. My cousin. This time I'm telling someone! (even if its just figments ) I"m trying baby steps to work on my mind. To unlock the lies. (one bite wont hurt, just one more helping.. oh a nibble here, a drink there... dont waste that there..)

That is exactly right!!!! We must unlock the lies!!!!!

Ok gals (and MIA threadhunk) .... I am thinking that we take baby steps together and we have a vision of us all thin and fabulous sitting on a couch telling Oprah about our new book "Unlock the Lies: how accountability and support can change your life forever"................