DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[honeymo78]

Of course when I weighed myself this morning that elusive pound from yesterday was gone. At least I have a jump start on this week. My walk today might have to wait. I had to wear "big girl" shoes at work yesterday since I was having so many meetings and I forgot to switch to sneakers when I went to visit DH and get lunch. Well one shoe tore up the back of my ankle and it hurts alot every time the back of my sneakers rubs against it. I'm not sure I can make it 2 blocks let alone a whole mile. If its not any better tomorrow I'll put a bandaid on it (would have today but I didn't think it was that bad until I left the house) and suck it up and walk.

Wow 110lbs in 3 weeks - that is amazing. That's a couple toddlers worth of weight.

 

[UtahMama]

Of course when I weighed myself this morning that elusive pound from yesterday was gone. At least I have a jump start on this week. My walk today might have to wait. I had to wear "big girl" shoes at work yesterday since I was having so many meetings and I forgot to switch to sneakers when I went to visit DH and get lunch. Well one shoe tore up the back of my ankle and it hurts alot every time the back of my sneakers rubs against it. I'm not sure I can make it 2 blocks let alone a whole mile. If its not any better tomorrow I'll put a bandaid on it (would have today but I didn't think it was that bad until I left the house) and suck it up and walk.

Wow 110lbs in 3 weeks - that is amazing. That's a couple toddlers worth of weight.

Dont you just hate the fluctuating weight thing??? MY water weight is gone again thanks to the 5 gallons of lemony water (could NOT do warm or hot...sorry!) I am squeaky clean and lemony fresh! WHY couldnt TODAY be weigh day? Oh well?!?

I am wearing my new cute sweat pants and zippy coat that matches to make me "feel active". It works! Like I do lunges when I vacuum! GEEK!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

uh...WHERE is everybody? I'm lonely!

 

[dismom9761]

Hi I am here. I went to the Gym again today. I also have done the lemon in the water,a nurse suggested it when I was pregnant.I had someone notice today that I am losing..that sure feels good.

I am a little nervous about eating out tonight-that is where I messed up last week.I am going to Longhorns and I love their bread.

to everyone!!

 

[aries1980]

Sorry I didnt get to post lately I just recently found out that we have to move out of our apt. Landlord is selling and we got 3 weeks to get out. So i was packing I did weigh in and there was no change since last week probably because of falling off the wagon due to stress. Ladies I wish you all good luck on this new week and for those who have birthdays and everyone else lets keep slimming

 

[eeyore45]

Just got back from work - thanks to the Dis/Budget board I'm doing demos at Super Targets! My feet hurt!!

Utm - I also do lunges when I vacuum!! And while I stood there for 5 HOURS - I would walk back and forth - side to side... step step step... I kept thinking, well, I"m not eating!!

What's for dinner??? Time to share some dinner ideas peeps!! I have shrimp in the fridge, no lettuce, no cole slaw... bummer - now the lemon water works, so does eating cole slaw every day!! Trust me, you'll be clean and lemony fresh!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Sorry I didnt get to post lately I just recently found out that we have to move out of our apt. Landlord is selling and we got 3 weeks to get out. So i was packing I did weigh in and there was no change since last week probably because of falling off the wagon due to stress. Ladies I wish you all good luck on this new week and for those who have birthdays and everyone else lets keep slimming

Wow! Merry Christmas to YOU!

That BLOWS! Do you have a new place to live?
How will Santa find you????

Hang on TIGHT on the wagon!!!!

 

[mousehouselover]

I need all the help I can get. I lost almost 20lbs a few years ago but over the last year I've put back every ounce and then some. I don't like the way I look and the self disgust keeps me from feeling like I can do anything about it.

DH bought a treadmill yesterday and I've actually used it twice. It's been a while since I've been active, other than at work. I hope I can keep it up.

I have trouble sticking to an eating plan. I have to be at work by 7am and I'm not an early morning or breakfast person. Most days, I'm lucky to find time to have lunch. Of corse, you'd think not eating would help me lose weight but I'm starving by the time I can eat so I generally overdo it.

I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all and hopefully, shed a few lbs while I'm at it.

 

[UtahMama]

I need all the help I can get. I lost almost 20lbs a few years ago but over the last year I've put back every ounce and then some. I don't like the way I look and the self disgust keeps me from feeling like I can do anything about it.

DH bought a treadmill yesterday and I've actually used it twice. It's been a while since I've been active, other than at work. I hope I can keep it up.

I have trouble sticking to an eating plan. I have to be at work by 7am and I'm not an early morning or breakfast person. Most days, I'm lucky to find time to have lunch. Of corse, you'd think not eating would help me lose weight but I'm starving by the time I can eat so I generally overdo it.

I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all and hopefully, shed a few lbs while I'm at it.

WOW!!!! Welcome! I'm so jealous you have your own treadmill! Lucky duck! You are coming at a good time. We've been going strong for 3 weeks and need newbie motivation...we'll feed off your enthusiam like the joy suckers we are!


Just weigh in on friday, ok?
Do whatever diet works for you and we're big water drinkers (or try to be in my case) and we LOVE exercise

We've got a great group of skinny Minnies! You'll like it, I'm sure!

We celebrate ANY little success especially the little habits that will lead us to success!

 

[spongemommie05]

good evening all, i am so exhausted i can scream my lil man has been so sick for three days i should have lost like 5 pds just slow dancing in a circle to comfort him, we have been playing tag me and dh (sorry UM i did not get a chance to call ya, lil man just fell asleep . Anyways Happy birthday to those who are celebrating or will be barely read the post while hanging over chair praying lil mayson would not wake up.. welcome all the newbies , oh great he is awake again i think i may just crawl next to him and call it a night (let the older kids fend for themself J/k )love to all

 

[dwheatl]

Mousehouselover, welcome. Try to get some breakfast in, something with protein if possible. Yogurt, nuts, whatever. DD likes the South Beach peanut butter bars. She carries it and eats it between classes.

I had Costco ravioli for dinner tonight. 1 cup =200 calories, low in fat and high in fiber. They're the triangular cheese/spinach ones. I use Safeway's mushroom spaghetti sauce with them, also low in fat and cheap. And yummy.

Twinkiemama, if you're out there, I finished reading your second trip report last night. It renewed my regret that I had thrown out my old WDW planning video that had the Kitchen Kabaret on it. Veggie, fruit, fruit.

UM, you can envy my having a life. My big outing today was a trip to the discount grocery outlet. It was all I could do to resist the dulce de leche Oreos they were selling.

Keep it going ladies. It'll all be worth it in the end.

 

[jaycns]

**Shyly peeks in** So...if someone wanted to lose weight but was so "out of shape" they were scared of the word exercise and self control (as far as food went) was a concept that was unheard of...would they be welcome to start to figure things out here?

I want to lose weight so that I can play with my little boys. I love them more then anything but I often get too tired to do much real playing with them. I know I need to lose weight...but between knowing and doing is a huge divide.

I just don't want to gain weight this holiday season. I am an emotional eater and also I give in to cravings....SO....I figure maybe I could slip in here and read some positive things about weight loss instead of just focusing on what I am giving up...just remind myself of everything I have to gain when I lose!

Thanks for letting me peek in!

 

[dwheatl]

Jaycns, welcome. This is a very kind, nonjudgy group. You're starting from a good point: knowing why you want to lose weight. Be good to yourself, don't beat yourself up, and jump on in.

 

[lexmelinda]

HAPPY SUNDAY, EVERYONE!!!

Mousehouselover.....WELCOME! Nothing like accountability to make you stick with it. There are lots of great tips here as well. I agree with dwheatl...eat some breakfast. I eat instant oatmeal every day but if time is short, I grab a nutrigrain bar to go. I also take Lean Cuisine to work every day and drinks lots of water from the bubbler.

jaycns....WELCOME! Don't be shy! I have total confidence that you can lose than 20 again. I'm so glad UM started this thread when she did. Some folks use the holidays as justification for overeating but if we stick together we can fight those excuses and start the new year off right! (I laugh every time I see that snarky penguin push the other one in the water!!! )

YESTERDAY...unfortunately fell from the wagon!
Calories....4 million
Exercise....carried 2 tons of Christmas decorations up from the basement.
Water....next to none.

Will try to do better today. I'm working every day this week...no day off...so that helps a lot. I am forced to eat what I take with me and exercise because that's where the track is. I will not eat after 6pm, I will not eat after 6pm, I will not eat after 6pm.....it's working....

HAVE A BLESSED DAY, EVERYBODY!!!!

 

[eeyore45]

GOOOOOOooooOOOOOD MORNIN PEEPS!!

Welcome to the newbies - the first step - is desire. (desire to change your mind about food, weight, the whole shibang!) 2nd step. POST... READ... DO IT. Give, and take... that's what this thread has been for me.

Like many, I am afraid of failure, so I stop trying, believing the negative self talk that is destroying me! and I get fatter. This has got to stop!!

I hate exercise... we took an informal poll here on the Peep thread... found out I'm not alone - the majority that post here hate it too!! I have lots of great excuses too - plantar fascia (bone spur), exercise induced vertigo (doncha luv that one - its like my body put is fat down when I do exercise hard, I get so dizzy I faint!! Thought it was sugar levels!!)

So find something I CAN DO> I've posted a couple of simple I CAN... like "SUCK IT IN" and it morphed into... suck it up, and suck it in... say it, do it!!

Help me!! I need you all to help me suck it up!!!

 

[dismom9761]

Jacyn and Mousehouselover!!This thread has really helped me and I know that it will help you to.

I used to hate exercise but now I am actually enjoying it.I think it takes just finding something that you like-it also helps if you can find someone to do it with you.

I went by Dunkin Donuts last night because I was craving a low fat blueberry muffin.I looked up the calories this morning(before I ate it) and it has 400 calories. Well I split it in half and ate it anyway.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday...Baby Steps.

 

[dismom9761]

good evening all, i am so exhausted i can scream my lil man has been so sick for three days i should have lost like 5 pds just slow dancing in a circle to comfort him, we have been playing tag me and dh (sorry UM i did not get a chance to call ya, lil man just fell asleep . Anyways Happy birthday to those who are celebrating or will be barely read the post while hanging over chair praying lil mayson would not wake up.. welcome all the newbies , oh great he is awake again i think i may just crawl next to him and call it a night (let the older kids fend for themself J/k )love to all

I do hope your little one is feeling better today.We will be praying for him.

 

[mousehouselover]

Morning All

Thanks everyone for the nice welcome. I'm glad I found some and Now I have to get off my behind and , (that's move my bakcside and the dreaded exercise.) I actually like using the treadmill and even going to the gym, I quit because I couldn't go when I wasn't taking time away from my family. I used to go in the middle of the night when I got off work (gotta love a 24hr gym) but I don't work nights any more so I have to go really early in the am (morning person I am not....) or after work when the kids are all up and functioning. It would be nice if DH could bring the kids up and we could all go but he's been so whiney about driving the 15 miles so I gave up and we cancelled our membership.

I do try to eat as healthy as possible. I have slim fast bars and shakes, I just get so tired of eating breakfast in the car and having to have a cold meal every morning. I have oatmeal and grits and some snack bags of pretzels and things and almost always have yogurt, applesauce and generally a frozen WW dinner at work, I just don't have time to eat most days. I don't get breaks so I have to grab a bite here and there when I can. The only thing I do well with is the water. I drink the carbonated flavored water from Wal-mart and then re-use the bottles. I like the 1 liter size so i can refill them and use 2 sticks of the drink mix to keep it tasting yummy. (I like the WM brad of drink mix as much as the crystal light and it's a lot cheaper.) I've had plenty of days that started out kind of slow and gone and made a breakfat only to reheat it at 11am or noon to finally be able to finish it.

Right now I have cookies, fudge and candy all over the kitchen, so it's really tempting to go grab that rather than taking the time to have a meal. I started baking last week and wanted to make the goodies my grandma made and sent to us every year and have enough to share with by sibs and their families. If I can stay in front of the kids and their snacking, I might actually pull it off this year. (Just in case anyone is wondering, my kids are very thin, I was too until I had them..LOL)

My biggest problem is stress. I get stressed and don't want to do anything and feel tired all the time. Of course, that's when I put on weight. I kept telling my self once certian things happened I would be less stressed but unfortunately, it didn't happen that way. It changed into a different kind of stress.

 

[c4alymom]

I really need some support on the weight loss front. I have struggled up and down since my daughter was born four years ago. I did pretty well on WW and have all the materials, but we live pretty far out of town and with the kids it is hard to find time to attend a meeting. ( I work at their school, so they are ALWAYS with me )

I have about 50 lbs to go and would like to get them off by the end of next year. (I know it is possible.) Here are my biggest problems:

1. I love to snack! Especially if it is fried, greasy...well you get the point.

2. I normally skip breakfast. It takes me almost an hour to get to work, so after getting the kids up, fed and ready; it is time to go.

3. Until recently, I didn't eat much lunch either. ( I have since gotten smarter and now pack my lunch)

Luckily, I don't eat a lot of sweets. (not really a sugar person and I don't like chocolate)

I hope to be able to put a ribbon up soon with my progress!

 

[UtahMama]

Ohhhh! I like you MHL!!! (I shortened your user name, hope you dont mind!)

Stress is funny! We all tell ourselves stuff like: Once the baby is potty trained, once the kids are all in school, once I get better shoes (my current whine), once I dont hurt....etc! It's Satan setting us up to fail because he knows we'll actually be better mamas and better off in general if we get healthier! I really believe this! I mean he WINS if we talk badly about ourselves and get so unhappy and depressed that we're monsters to our families!!! WOW! That so deep!

Great Value "Crystal lite" at Walmart is soooo good! There's a new Cranberry one that is very good! I also love the Cherry. I got a Pampered Chef gallon sizeed pitcher that has a stirrer in it and so it mixes up easily for me now! My only complaint was that I couldnt mix it as well as the Crystal Lite for some reason!

Yes, I hate hate hate HATE to excercise! But once I start, it's FUN!

I NEED to up my water (fake crystal lite)really badly! I see that diet Pepsi makes me retain water! Interesting! My weight fluctuates 2-4 pounds within any given day! To test this theory, I'd have to omit diet Pepsi and I'm so not willing to do that!