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

[dgbg100106]

Question! Do yall drink coffee? If so, what do you put in it? I am cutting out my beloved Diet Coke, but I know that I can't give up caffeine completely, so I'm going to have a cup of coffee in the mornings. I'm just afraid that the creamer and stuff is adding in unnecessary calories.

I drink tea but use creamery also. I have to have at least one..

 

[punkin413]

Good memory! I am an attorney. I had been going to ask if you were back to work. I can't imagine doing the court reporting with a little one! Glad you're in with a good firm! Seth is just beautiful. Good to see you are starting him off with the proper wardrobe!

We actually got that at Disney. Took him on his first trip this past October (where I ran my first 5K).

Well I can tell you that I am 205 as of this morning. I the 8 years my DH and I have been together I have gained 70 pounds. Now some of it the steroids I have been on and others are the fun DH have been having.. I have to lose this weight...

You can do it!!!

Question! Do yall drink coffee? If so, what do you put in it? I am cutting out my beloved Diet Coke, but I know that I can't give up caffeine completely, so I'm going to have a cup of coffee in the mornings. I'm just afraid that the creamer and stuff is adding in unnecessary calories.

I drink 1-2 cups in the morning and I put cinnamon creamer in it. It's sweet enough that I don't have to add sugar. It's my one indulgence as far as drinks go - no sodas or tea or anything (something else I've been lax on this year....not enough water!).

 

[pixie dust 112]

Lauren~ your kids must be getting big! Isn't it amazing how quickly they grow.

Somehow my "babies" are now 16, 18 and 20!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Question! Do yall drink coffee? If so, what do you put in it? I am cutting out my beloved Diet Coke, but I know that I can't give up caffeine completely, so I'm going to have a cup of coffee in the mornings. I'm just afraid that the creamer and stuff is adding in unnecessary calories.

I do drink coffee. I use splenda and 1/2 and 1/2. Can;t tolerate coffee without the 1/2 and 1/2!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Yeah, I'll take whatever. I have Anna to help me (she's a doll and does it for free even though she gets paid good money to do this for other people all day long!) but she's so busy that I hate to bug her about it too much. The quicker the better - I only have my lunch break to work out except on the weekends. Thanks!

Can you share?

Here are 2 that I love doing when I don't have that much time... and they BURN!

Problem area workout, tone up thighs, arms and love handles.

Flatten your Abs & Burn Calories w/ just 5 moves! Full Body Workout

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

I drink tea but use creamery also. I have to have at least one..

Hot tea? I've never found one that I like.

I drink 1-2 cups in the morning and I put cinnamon creamer in it. It's sweet enough that I don't have to add sugar. It's my one indulgence as far as drinks go - no sodas or tea or anything (something else I've been lax on this year....not enough water!).

I need to get some cinnamon creamer then! I have some fat free french vanilla that I use, but I still always want sugar in it.

I don't drink enough water either! That is going to change.

Lauren~ your kids must be getting big! Isn't it amazing how quickly they grow.

Somehow my "babies" are now 16, 18 and 20!

They are HUGE! And yes, they grow way too fast!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Yay!! This thread is back in operation!

I agree with the others, D. You still look great in your FB pics.

Tomorrow is yet another commitment from me to eating healthy. I will weigh in tomorrow morning, and am rather scared at the number that will face me.

Since I joined this thread years ago (likely 4?), I am the definitely a roller coaster girl. Highest weight of 230 (Jan 2010), low weight of 160 (summer 2007). Everywhere in between.

However, DIS got me on the running bandwagon back in Jan 2010 and in those 2 years, I finished 8 half marathons and 527 miles in 2011. My Nov 13, 2011half was a personal record of 2:44 (which I am still super proud of ). Almost all of those were done over 200 lbs, too.

If only exercise alone could take and keep weight off!!

 

[dwheatl]

Glad to see the thread up and moving. I was holding steady with the weight I had lost before my mom passed away, but I went a little nutso during the holidays and our wedding anniversary.
I have 2 weeks of Nutrisystem food left so I can jumpstart taking off the holiday weight. Then I plan to use SparkPeople. I really like it because it not only counts your calories, it tells you if your diet is not balanced. I eat too many carbs and not enough protein when left to my own devices, so I like the reminder of SP to grab a slice of turkey instead of a slice of bread.
I'm so happy there are so many familiar faces here.

 

[pixie dust 112]

Kat and Danielle!

Kat ~ Woo Hoo on the running! I turn 50 next week! and my goal is to run a half marathon in the fall! Mind you I have never been a runner, so this is a stretch! Any adivse as to how to get started? SO far all I've done is....well nothing!

Danielle ~ I've been thinking of you through the holidays! I know they were tough for you! The other day we were talking about a possibility of going to San Diego in September. I don't think it will happen as my youngest will still be in High School, but my first thought was "Cool, I could visit Danielle"!

 

[LMO429]

I would guess I weigh around 155. We shall see in the morning. I would go weigh right now but I want to always weigh in the morning to be consistent.

I need ab workouts! I'm good with cardio (running) but I need to incorporate weights and abs again. My tummy used to be so flat and now it's....not. Don't get me wrong - I'm thankful I didn't gain more than I did. Not a single stretch mark (thank you, Palmer's Tummy Butter!) from when I was preggo with Seth. But my tummy isn't as firm as it was before he came along. I carry my weight in my butt and thighs, though. So I need to firm everywhere!

Hey Dawn Happy New Year! So Great to see you back! I am like you I dread looking at the scale that is why I purchased a zeroscale. It's works two ways tells you your actual weight but you also have the option of not seeing your weight but seeing your progress so it would just tell you -2 pounds, +1 pound etc. I try to tell myself to not focus on the number but the progress and that is why I love that scale.

Also if you want to track calories join me on loseit.com it's free and there is also a free app for iphone/ipad/droid phone and it tracks calories in calories out..wendy and laura are on there as well.

My username is laurenmarie4 on loseit.com

 

[LMO429]

Yay!! This thread is back in operation!

I agree with the others, D. You still look great in your FB pics.

Tomorrow is yet another commitment from me to eating healthy. I will weigh in tomorrow morning, and am rather scared at the number that will face me.

Since I joined this thread years ago (likely 4?), I am the definitely a roller coaster girl. Highest weight of 230 (Jan 2010), low weight of 160 (summer 2007). Everywhere in between.

However, DIS got me on the running bandwagon back in Jan 2010 and in those 2 years, I finished 8 half marathons and 527 miles in 2011. My Nov 13, 2011half was a personal record of 2:44 (which I am still super proud of ). Almost all of those were done over 200 lbs, too.

If only exercise alone could take and keep weight off!!

Glad to see the thread up and moving. I was holding steady with the weight I had lost before my mom passed away, but I went a little nutso during the holidays and our wedding anniversary.
I have 2 weeks of Nutrisystem food left so I can jumpstart taking off the holiday weight. Then I plan to use SparkPeople. I really like it because it not only counts your calories, it tells you if your diet is not balanced. I eat too many carbs and not enough protein when left to my own devices, so I like the reminder of SP to grab a slice of turkey instead of a slice of bread.
I'm so happy there are so many familiar faces here.

So glad to see you guys back!!! Happy New Year

 

[LMO429]

I drink 2 cups of dunkin donuts coffee a day and I actually measure it out. I just use almond milk in my coffee. About two years ago I broke the cycle of creamers /splenda/etc and I do not miss it anymore. but i will admit in the beginning it was a little rough

 

[dgbg100106]

Hot tea? I've never found one that I like.

I drink English Breakfast, with Splenda and 1/2 and 1/2, two cups every morning and I use the pre measured 1/2 and 1/2 little tubs...

My DH drink Constant Comment, it is a little more fruity/floral than mine. He also uses Splenda and 1/2 and 1/2

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Good morning ladies! I woke up this morning and did a 30 minute total body workout... and I'm burning for sure.

I forgot to weigh in first thing when I woke up, but did after I finished the work out and I am currently: 119.6 lbs

So, I only have 9 lbs to lose but I hear the last few are the HARDEST!

Good luck to all of you!

 

[punkin413]

Here are 2 that I love doing when I don't have that much time... and they BURN!

Problem area workout, tone up thighs, arms and love handles.

Flatten your Abs & Burn Calories w/ just 5 moves! Full Body Workout

Thanks, Lauren!

I need to get some cinnamon creamer then! I have some fat free french vanilla that I use, but I still always want sugar in it.

I use Coffeemate Cinnamon Vanilla Creme. It's 35 calories per tablespoon but 1 tablespoon is all I need.

I agree with the others, D. You still look great in your FB pics.

Tomorrow is yet another commitment from me to eating healthy. I will weigh in tomorrow morning, and am rather scared at the number that will face me.

Since I joined this thread years ago (likely 4?), I am the definitely a roller coaster girl. Highest weight of 230 (Jan 2010), low weight of 160 (summer 2007). Everywhere in between.

However, DIS got me on the running bandwagon back in Jan 2010 and in those 2 years, I finished 8 half marathons and 527 miles in 2011. My Nov 13, 2011half was a personal record of 2:44 (which I am still super proud of ). Almost all of those were done over 200 lbs, too.

If only exercise alone could take and keep weight off!!

Thank you! Wow....you are such a committed runner. I admire you! I'm doing another 5K in March but I have been slack in my running since my first on at Disney in October. I hope to work my way up to a 10K maybe by the end of the year. We shall see!

Glad to see the thread up and moving. I was holding steady with the weight I had lost before my mom passed away, but I went a little nutso during the holidays and our wedding anniversary.
I have 2 weeks of Nutrisystem food left so I can jumpstart taking off the holiday weight. Then I plan to use SparkPeople. I really like it because it not only counts your calories, it tells you if your diet is not balanced. I eat too many carbs and not enough protein when left to my own devices, so I like the reminder of SP to grab a slice of turkey instead of a slice of bread.
I'm so happy there are so many familiar faces here.

Hi, Danielle!

Hey Dawn Happy New Year! So Great to see you back! I am like you I dread looking at the scale that is why I purchased a zeroscale. It's works two ways tells you your actual weight but you also have the option of not seeing your weight but seeing your progress so it would just tell you -2 pounds, +1 pound etc. I try to tell myself to not focus on the number but the progress and that is why I love that scale.

Also if you want to track calories join me on loseit.com it's free and there is also a free app for iphone/ipad/droid phone and it tracks calories in calories out..wendy and laura are on there as well.

My username is laurenmarie4 on loseit.com

Hi, there! Love the idea of the scale. Need to look into one of those! I will also check out loseit.com. I have an app on my iPhone for tracking my calories but that one may be better.

Well, I weighed in this morning: 153 pounds. So I have 18 to go (hence the new ticker) to get to 135. I think that's doable.

 

[dgbg100106]

ok I have joined loseit now what do I do?

 

[LMO429]

ok I have joined loseit now what do I do?

What is your user name I can friend you on there. You can add me as a friend my user name on there is laurenmarie4

You would go to setting and type in how much you want to lose and how much per week (1, 1.5 or 2 pounds per week). Then it will give you how many calories to eat each day in order to lose. I suggest setting the option to losing 1 pound per week.

 

[dgbg100106]

What is your user name I can friend you on there. You can add me as a friend my user name on there is laurenmarie4

You would go to setting and type in how much you want to lose and how much per week (1, 1.5 or 2 pounds per week). Then it will give you how many calories to eat each day in order to lose. I suggest setting the option to losing 1 pound per week.

I sent you a pm. Thanks.

 

[mousehouselover]

WooHoo!! This thread is moving again!! I've been trying; having a bit of success and got fairly consistant with the gym in the last few months. I just finished a huge menu project so we don't have the temptation to just grab anything handy. It should help with the budget as well. My house has turned into hang out central; we have anywhere from 6-8 kids here a night. Thery're all good kids though so I am not going to complain. I hurt my back around Thanksgiving and wound up nursing it through Dec then we went to WDW for a few days at Christmas. I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks!! I didn't gain any weight over the holidays though and I think my metabolism has picked up from the gym time.

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Thanks, Lauren!

You're welcome! I did the 5 moves, full body one tonight and oh my gosh... it's still so tough. I'm waiting for it to get easier.

Well, I weighed in this morning: 153 pounds. So I have 18 to go (hence the new ticker) to get to 135. I think that's doable.

Totally doable! Good luck, Dawn. You'll get there in no time at all.

WooHoo!! This thread is moving again!! I've been trying; having a bit of success and got fairly consistant with the gym in the last few months. I just finished a huge menu project so we don't have the temptation to just grab anything handy. It should help with the budget as well. My house has turned into hang out central; we have anywhere from 6-8 kids here a night. Thery're all good kids though so I am not going to complain. I hurt my back around Thanksgiving and wound up nursing it through Dec then we went to WDW for a few days at Christmas. I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks!! I didn't gain any weight over the holidays though and I think my metabolism has picked up from the gym time.

Ouch! I'm sorry you hurt your back. How's it feeling now?

That's awesome you didn't gain anything over the holidays!