~DISappearing PEEPS~Vol. IV Come Play With Us!!!!!

[bombygriz]

Oh I LOVE those veggie straws. have you ever tried the apple ones? SO good. they taste like Mcdonalds apple pies lol

Anyone know why some foods in sparkpeople have a * beside them?

I don't like the taste of cooked apples so no.

 

[LMO429]

Oh I LOVE those veggie straws. have you ever tried the apple ones? SO good. they taste like Mcdonalds apple pies lol

Anyone know why some foods in sparkpeople have a * beside them?

i think an * means that a person added the nutrition information and the content may not be 100 percent correct..although I am not sure of this but if i remember correctly that is what it means

 

[sparks19]

I don't like the taste of cooked apples so no.

they aren't actual apples I don't think

I'm going to check the package lol

nevermind lol hubby took them out of the bag and put them in a ziploc lol

they taste more like cinnamon but if you don't like the way apple crisp tastes then yeah you probably wouldn't like these lol

 

[sparks19]

i think an * means that a person added the nutrition information and the content may not be 100 percent correct..although I am not sure of this but if i remember correctly that is what it means

ahhhhhh that makes sense

thanks

 

[MA pigletfan]

hello!
Hope everyone is doing well..I am also not weighing myself until the end of the month...i just started working out again and i know that my weight will be up for a few days because of that..maybe after this month i will go back to weighing in every week..we shall see!
Just wondering what everyone on here is doing for exercise? I have been doing 40 min cardio which has been great, and i want to do it at least 4-5 times a week. Once the weather gets better I will certainly be going for walks and doing more outdoor activities on top of it as well. I do some light weight training with a stepper/band machine I have as well...

 

[HockeyKat]

I restarted my weigh-ins on Monday, and was surprised (and pleased) to find myself down 5 lbs from Feb 1.

Workouts... my friend just talked me into another half marathon, on May 15th, so I have a 10 week training plan that I am following. I completed my 4th half in WDW 2 weeks ago, the Princess. It was *brutal* for me as I couldn't train as much as I would have liked due to injury (stress fracture and in walking boot from Nov-Jan) and then work stress and travel.

Therefore, this time I am training HARD.

Training plan consists of 2 short run/walks and 1 long per week, intermingled with some cross training. Long starts at 4 this week and goes 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 9, 8, half, and the short runs peak and then taper as well. Total mileage per week will be 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 22, 17, 15.

Cross training will be ice hockey, Pilates, and/or water aerobics. It's a 5 or 6 day a week with Friday for rest day. I have it and calorie limits all planned out on a spreadsheet. Calories will be in the 1200-1600 calorie range, depending on the acitivity planned for that day. I am using fatsecret.com to track calories, as I have an Android app for my phone that syncs with it. Dailymile is for running/workouts/mileage.

Yes, I am anal.

 

[LMO429]

I restarted my weigh-ins on Monday, and was surprised (and pleased) to find myself down 5 lbs from Feb 1.

Workouts... my friend just talked me into another half marathon, on May 15th, so I have a 10 week training plan that I am following. I completed my 4th half in WDW 2 weeks ago, the Princess. It was *brutal* for me as I couldn't train as much as I would have liked due to injury (stress fracture and in walking boot from Nov-Jan) and then work stress and travel.

Therefore, this time I am training HARD.

Training plan consists of 2 short run/walks and 1 long per week, intermingled with some cross training. Long starts at 4 this week and goes 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 9, 8, half, and the short runs peak and then taper as well. Total mileage per week will be 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 22, 17, 15.

Cross training will be ice hockey, Pilates, and/or water aerobics. It's a 5 or 6 day a week with Friday for rest day. I have it and calorie limits all planned out on a spreadsheet. Calories will be in the 1200-1600 calorie range, depending on the acitivity planned for that day. I am using fatsecret.com to track calories, as I have an Android app for my phone that syncs with it. Dailymile is for running/workouts/mileage.

Yes, I am anal.

that sounds like a great plan! as much as I love to work out I wish I could get into running..I got big ta tas so it hurts for me to run long distances for some reason..maybe I just never got accustomed to it..one of these days I will sign up for a marathon it seems like awesome motivation.

 

[HockeyKat]

that sounds like a great plan! as much as I love to work out I wish I could get into running..I got big ta tas so it hurts for me to run long distances for some reason..maybe I just never got accustomed to it..one of these days I will sign up for a marathon it seems like awesome motivation.

You just need the right sports bra. I am a DD. Look at the Champion or Moving Comfort lines that have underwire, and consider doubling up with a built-in bra compression tank over it. It's a *world* of difference.

Also, I follow the Galloway method which is run/walk intervals. It is supposed to make long distances less injury-prone.

 

[UtahMama]

I magically lost 6 pounds on the "Quit the job job I HATE diet".

Misty (Spongemommie) Joined 24 hr fitness and one of the perks was a guest pass for 24 days which she gave to me! I went yesterday and cant move today!
LOL...I may have gone a smidge overboard.

Another baby step this week was to omit my nightly beer (or 2). THAT is asking alot.

I giggle remembering WWPD?

 

[Wonders10]

Hi peeps,

Not in the mood to discuss dieting...don't get me started. I hate myself just thinking about. But...in happier news, I recently interviewed for a job in a rehab facility and they offered me the job! I'm now 98% sure I'm taking it (was 97 yesterday). It will take a lot to get used to not working on a school schedule, but they offer excellent benefits, good vacation and a very nice salary. Money isn't everything but its helpful when you have enormous student loans and also want to save for a house, the future, etc. This will really help with that so I'm super excited and nervous all at the same time.

Back to food, I don't know what I can do to get my motivation back. I have meals planned - this week no processed foods were in my diet. Well not, none, but pretty darn close. Especially breakfast. And one of my snacks in celery, carrots and peanut butter. I'm bingeing and I'm not even hungry. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

 

[LMO429]

Hi peeps,

Not in the mood to discuss dieting...don't get me started. I hate myself just thinking about. But...in happier news, I recently interviewed for a job in a rehab facility and they offered me the job! I'm now 98% sure I'm taking it (was 97 yesterday). It will take a lot to get used to not working on a school schedule, but they offer excellent benefits, good vacation and a very nice salary. Money isn't everything but its helpful when you have enormous student loans and also want to save for a house, the future, etc. This will really help with that so I'm super excited and nervous all at the same time.

Back to food, I don't know what I can do to get my motivation back. I have meals planned - this week no processed foods were in my diet. Well not, none, but pretty darn close. Especially breakfast. And one of my snacks in celery, carrots and peanut butter. I'm bingeing and I'm not even hungry. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

congratulations on your new job..that is great news

I am the queen of binges..I have only had 3 binges since the new year. I do notice that the longer I go with out binges the less I want to. When you binge most likely on carbs, sugars its releases chemicals in your brain that make you crave the food that much more..that is why when you binge the next day as much as you want to start fresh you are likely to binge again.

next time you want to binge set a timer for 15 minutes and try to distract yourself if at the end of those 15 minutes you want to binge eat something that will satisfy you.

i also find when I want to binge having one square of 70% dark chocolate curbs it which sounds nuts because its one square but it works.

also as hard as this is i try to think to myself before a binge how I am going to feel afterwards..the guilt, the lack of energy, bags under my eyes the next day, fingers swelled, dont want to go out in public, dont want to put on my clothes etc etc sound like a bunch of great reasons not to binge..and i cant even give myself one reason to binge. i use to say because it tastes good, but the food will always taste the same..tell yourself you will be able to have it again and dont restrict certain foods from your diet.

i also come to accept that I will binge again in my lifetime the key i think is to be consistent 98 percent of the time and dont beat yourself up for the 2 percent of the time you overeat.

 

[HockeyKat]

also as hard as this is i try to think to myself before a binge how I am going to feel afterwards..the guilt, the lack of energy, bags under my eyes the next day, fingers swelled, dont want to go out in public, dont want to put on my clothes etc etc sound like a bunch of great reasons not to binge..and i cant even give myself one reason to binge. i use to say because it tastes good, but the food will always taste the same..tell yourself you will be able to have it again and dont restrict certain foods from your diet.

i also come to accept that I will binge again in my lifetime the key i think is to be consistent 98 percent of the time and dont beat yourself up for the 2 percent of the time you overeat.

God I am SO with you and Shannon on all of this. I do it anyhow and later wonder why the heck I did that. Same thing, the bloated icky feeling, the swollen hands, the wanting to wear sweatpants everywhere.

Somehow there is something in me that makes me turn to food in times of stress, for comfort. It's sorta painful to even talk about it, to be honest.

You combine that with the social eating - work lunches out, dinner with friends, etc., and it's a constant struggle.

One of my goals for this year is to try work past it.

Shannon, .

 

[dwheatl]

OK, I gave up candy for Lent, and I made it through Day 1. This is a minor miracle, because I am literally addicted to Coffee Rios. I don't drink caffeinated coffee, but these candies have caffeine, and I often end up eating anywhere between 5 and 12 a day (15 calories a pop). I went through the no-caffeine headache, and finally took some motrin after dinner to get rid of it.
I'm hoping this will be my chance to get this under control, and it also reminds me not to judge others under the influence of addiction. Man, it's hard to pay attention and get your work done when your body is craving something.

 

[Wonders10]

God I am SO with you and Shannon on all of this. I do it anyhow and later wonder why the heck I did that. Same thing, the bloated icky feeling, the swollen hands, the wanting to wear sweatpants everywhere.

Somehow there is something in me that makes me turn to food in times of stress, for comfort. It's sorta painful to even talk about it, to be honest.

You combine that with the social eating - work lunches out, dinner with friends, etc., and it's a constant struggle.

One of my goals for this year is to try work past it.

Shannon, .

yes, its out of control for me. I turn to food in stressful, angry and sad times but also for good times. The day I got my job offer, I decided to to "treat" myself to take out for dinner. Sometimes I feel like it goes beyong "willpower", like it is almost an addiction for me. I've noticed the afternoons/nights I'm bingeing, I sleep horribly and feel sluggish and gross the next day. You'd think I would learn, but I don't.

 

[ArielSRL]

I definitely have over-eaten but I'm not sure I have ever binged b/c I haven't felt the way you ladies are describing it. I commend everyone on getting past their demons though. I mean, its the emotional roller coaster that sends us spiralling out of control with our eating, isn't it? I'm a big rationalizer...always coming up with a reason its ok to make bad choices! Its even more important that I make healthy choices now b/c it isn't just me anymore!

Speaking of baby, we had our 10 week ultrasound and OB appt yesterday! Everything went great, baby danced for us! We saw arms, legs, head, body, umbilical cord! Heart rate is 164bpm! I go back in 3 weeks for another ultrasound and bloodwork for the initial screening tests and another OB appt!

 

[Wonders10]

I definitely have over-eaten but I'm not sure I have ever binged b/c I haven't felt the way you ladies are describing it. I commend everyone on getting past their demons though. I mean, its the emotional roller coaster that sends us spiralling out of control with our eating, isn't it? I'm a big rationalizer...always coming up with a reason its ok to make bad choices! Its even more important that I make healthy choices now b/c it isn't just me anymore!

Speaking of baby, we had our 10 week ultrasound and OB appt yesterday! Everything went great, baby danced for us! We saw arms, legs, head, body, umbilical cord! Heart rate is 164bpm! I go back in 3 weeks for another ultrasound and bloodwork for the initial screening tests and another OB appt!

Honestly, I can't believe I can be so open about it, but I guess since its "anonymous", I'm less vulnerable. I binge, not in the way they portray bulimics on tv. I'm not frantically shoving food in my mouth, but I will purposely buy more food than I need with the intention of eating most of it in a very short amount of time. It starts with a naughty meal, then I just keep snacking and eating every so often until I feel so full I can barely move. Not every night, but it comes and goes.

So glad your appt went well and your little peanut is growing and happy! Are you going to find out if its a boy/girl?

 

[Wonders10]

TGIF!

I'm a samer this week. Have been the same weight (give or take an ounce) for the past 3 weigh ins. So I guess in the grand scheme of things, that is good that I'm not gaining, but I would still rather have my head on straight and be losing. I can lose 50lbs in 2 weeks, right? totally kidding, but I know I can lose something in 2 weeks before Disney. At least some of my bloat.

Hope everyone else had more success than I did this week. Have a great weekend!

 

[LMO429]

i'm down 0.9 pounds this week...ill take it!

 

[ArielSRL]

Honestly, I can't believe I can be so open about it, but I guess since its "anonymous", I'm less vulnerable. I binge, not in the way they portray bulimics on tv. I'm not frantically shoving food in my mouth, but I will purposely buy more food than I need with the intention of eating most of it in a very short amount of time. It starts with a naughty meal, then I just keep snacking and eating every so often until I feel so full I can barely move. Not every night, but it comes and goes.

So glad your appt went well and your little peanut is growing and happy! Are you going to find out if its a boy/girl?

Thanks for the explanation. Like I mentioned, I have definitely over eaten...usually when I am eating something I really like or am out somewhere (eating something unheathly) and I know I shouldn't keep going, but just want to keep eating b/c it is so good (like I will never have it again). But thats a little different than what you describe.

Yes, we are definitely going to find out boy or girl. I wish I could know now so I could take advantage of all the winter clearance sales on baby clothes!

 

[dwheatl]

I'm down 1.1. Why is it so easy to put on, and so hard to take off? Anyway, I'm glad it's going in the right direction.