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

[LMO429]

I am a SAMER. I've just been hovering around the same numbers, and not really going anywhere which is really starting to get to me.

I'm reading Jillian's "Master your Metabolism"... and we're starting to implement it. What she explains really rings true for me, since I have thyroid and hormone issues. I'm hoping that this lifestyle change is going to help. DH is a little hesitant, since he just hears me tell him what she says, but he really wants to read the book, so I think he won't be hesitant for long. My teenage DS is completely on board, and my DD enjoys the shopping for it, and since she gets to help pick out the healthier stuff she would eat, I think that she's in too. For too long it's been hard to cook two different meals... what I eat and what they eat... and what they eat has been creeping on my plate, which has not been good.

I just got back from the store with "approved" foods... and the "bad" foods are headed out the door (DH says if we're going through with this, he wants to donate what we can of it to the food bank). DH liked the healthy and organic stuff that I got from the store, so I hope this is going to be a good thing!!

I can't wait till i have time to read master your metabolism. I know jillian is very big into organic i think even down to what kind of shampoo you put in your hair.

what does she say about thryoid? I have a hypo thryoid issue I had a partial thryoidectomy about 4 years ago

 

[Disneyfreak92]

So, I've been MIA for a while. Have been suer busy working on pictures from the wedding I photographed two weeks ago. In fact, I need to get back to it now. I have another in two more weeks! Anywho, I weighed yesterday and I'm a samer from the last time I weighed in here two weeks ago.

Last weekend DH surprised me by taking me out of town for the weekend to Galena, IL which was very cool! And today I have a 1st b-day party for my friend's little boy, and then I am meeting DH at work and we are going to Six Flags St. Louis with our friends (who are the couple getting married in two weeks) as their bachelor/bachelorette party. All this is taking time away from my picture processing so I had better get to it. But first, here's a pic that I took of my friend's little boy for the b-day party invitations.

We're here for you. Sorry there isn't more we can do, but know that we're thinking about you.

Oh, and I had to respond to this. Sorry you've had such a stinky week. On the car thing, I know that DH (who is a finance manager at a dealership) has been talking about some deal where the government is going to give a pretty big rebate for trading in your older cars and buying something more fuel efficient. I don't remember all the details, but I'd say it would be worth looking into. If I find out more from him and am able to get back on the internet anytime soon, I'll let you know what I've learned. Otherwise, I would think you could google it and find info. Good luck!

 

[dwheatl]

Last weekend DH surprised me by taking me out of town for the weekend to Galena, IL which was very cool! And today I have a 1st b-day party for my friend's little boy, and then I am meeting DH at work and we are going to Six Flags St. Louis with our friends (who are the couple getting married in two weeks) as their bachelor/bachelorette party. All this is taking time away from my picture processing so I had better get to it. But first, here's a pic that I took of my friend's little boy for the b-day party invitations.

Love the feet in the cake! So cute!

 

[LittleBoPeep]

I can't wait till i have time to read master your metabolism. I know jillian is very big into organic i think even down to what kind of shampoo you put in your hair.

what does she say about thryoid? I have a hypo thryoid issue I had a partial thryoidectomy about 4 years ago

She is so brutally honest, which I completely appreciate. For hypothyroid, she says that you can use her "Master diet" with a few modifications... but make sure to be careful with cruciferous veggies. "Cook them well and flavor sprinkle them with iodized salt, to counter the ions that might compete with the iodine for space in your thyroid." She also says that high consumption of cruciferous veggies has been linked in animal studies to an increased risk of hypothyroidism... so with a sensitivity already there, you are doing yourself in.

She explains that the stress hormone cortisol (responsible for belly fat) interferes with the conversion of inactive T4 hormone to the active T3 form, which is the metabolism boosting thyroid hormone. She gives a listing of foods that boost thyroid function and slow cortisol production.

She also says that selenium supplements help the T4 to T3 conversion process. Vitamin D helps the selenium absorption (not in pill form... in sunshine!). She also recommends zinc and fish oil supplements, which have other health benefits.

She goes into soooo much more than just food and exercise, though. She goes into your environment and the things around you that disrupt your hormones and your body from working properly... it's an extreme wake-up call!!

 

[UGABelle]

Morning Peeps -

I don't know how, but Friday keeps slipping away from me, and again, I'm posting my weigh in on Monday. Sorry!

I'm a Samer this week. I've been doing okay keeping things pretty balanced, but I'm hoping for more time to exercise this week - always makes me feel better in the long run.

Hope everyone's off to a great start this week!

 

[grarsh]

Good Morning and Happy Friday!!!

Sadly I have to work over the 4th of July weekend, but that's ok...a cookout might still sneak it's way in there!

This week I'm:

-2!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

 

[UGABelle]

I remembered to weigh in on Friday I am a SAMER this week. Staying pretty consistent, which is good with me. Just wish it was consistently about 4 lbs. lower

Anyone doing anything fun for the 4th? I have to work today, so DH and I are just staying in town, hitting up some new restaurants and catching the local fireworks tomorrow night.

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

 

[LittleBoPeep]

Hello everyone! I am -4 this week! I am soooo happy beacause I haven't seen a number like that in a while. So far, the lifestyle change has been easier than I thought it would be (but I am prepared for when it gets harder down the road). The first couple of days, I didn't feel so well - I think because my body was in shock without preservatives and High Fructose Corn Syrup - and now I'm feeling good and it's kinda funny, but the food tastes better!

Family is completely on board now. DH is reading Jillian's book with me now and can't believe what we've been doing to ourselves all these years.... I agree!

I hope you all have a fun and safe holiday! (Sorry - I couldn't find a fireworks smilie!)

 

[ArielSRL]

Posting, but not weighning in this week. It was my boyfriend Chad's birthday this week and we had a birthday dinner with cake Tuesday night with my parents. Then Wednesday (his actual bday) night with his family (and more cake). Yesterday we hung out and finished leftovers for lunch, had more cake, and pizza for dinner. Ugh! Plus a few adult beverages along the way. Today is my dad's birthday so it is more of the same. Tomorrow 4th of July cookout, most likely! So, I am hoping I can get back on track next week. I am having a filling removed and a crown put on one of my teeth Tuesday so maybe that will keep me from eating! Anyway, have a great Independence Day!

 

[mousehouselover]

Hi all!

I've been busy pet sitting and sewing so I haven't had nearly as much time to check in as I'd like. I didn't have my scale so I couldn't weigh this week. I did try on the scale where I'm staying but it came in nearly 15lbs lower than my scale at home. I think I've lost a bit but I didn't have a baby, breast reduction or a tumor removed so I know there's no way it's been 15 lbs.

Our holiday was fun, we were in a parade and had a cookout with friends. We went to the movies and lunch with the same friends yesterday.

The pet sitting thing has been going ok but I miss my family and home. I go home every 2-3 days and spend a bit of time. Dh hasn't been feeling well either so I'm a bit concerned about that.

We're still househunting. We've got our fingers crossed that the right one will come available.

Well, that's me in a nutshell. I've got to run!

 

[::Snow_White::]

I just remembered a question that I've been wondering for awhile. Does anyone get really red and itchy like on their stomach and legs after they've exercised? This used to happen with me when I did any physical activity. Now it only happens when I ride my bike every once in awhile, but my mom went for a walk yesterday and I guess it happened to her and she was asking about it. Is it just because you're not used to physical activity?

 

[UGABelle]

Where are all the Peeps?

I am not going to weigh in this week. I've been very busy and only got to work out one day this week. I could really tell a difference between the weeks when it's 4-5 days of working out and this week. It's definitely worth it to make the time to work out...It just didn't seem to come together for me this week!

Hope everyone out there is having better luck than me Have a great weekend!

 

[LittleBoPeep]

I'm still here! I think everyone's just busy enjoying their summer.

AF is visiting, but somehow still managed a -1! Struggled a little this week with eating breakfast... oatmeal started to disagree with my tummy, and I haven't had a conventional bowl of cold cereal for about 10 years. Tried some organic rice crispies, and they seemed to work OK. I'm not a fan of milk, so it mostly ends up being dry cereal with a spot of milk. But the rest is going well. I'm re-evaluating my exercise, so I can actually get somewhere with it. Trying to figure out some plan that gets in some strength/resistance, because that's where I'm coming up short. Anyone have any ideas?

TIA

 

[ArielSRL]

I just remembered a question that I've been wondering for awhile. Does anyone get really red and itchy like on their stomach and legs after they've exercised? This used to happen with me when I did any physical activity. Now it only happens when I ride my bike every once in awhile, but my mom went for a walk yesterday and I guess it happened to her and she was asking about it. Is it just because you're not used to physical activity?

This happens to me sometimes...especially my legs. I figured it was from them rubbing together when I walked fast.

 

[ArielSRL]

I am +.8 from two weeks ago. I worked out 3 days this week and stuck to my diet pretty well, so maybe last week I had gained quite a bit and lost some of this week. At least that is the story I am telling myself. I will work out again tonight, as well. I really havent been consistent with the diet or working out much this summer, so this week I feel good and if I can keep it up I think I will start to see some small losses...at least I hope.

 

[ArielSRL]

Oh no...I hope I didn't kill the thread. Where is everyone??

 

[LMO429]

Sorry I have been MIA! I have been so busy, I hardly watch tv or am on the computer that much anymore.

I lost 3 pounds in 2 weeks I recently bought a BODYBUGG. I love love love it it fascinating that I can find out how many calories I burned in a day and how many calories I burn even when I sleep. If you dont know what a bodybugg is here is a link to it.

http://www.bodybugg.com/

You can eat what you want and log it into the website and the the bodybugg you wear on your arm (you may have noticed the players on the biggest loser wear it) the bodybugg counts how many calories you burn everyday and the program will tell you to eat less or exercise more in order to create a calorie deficit

Today my INSANITY dvds should be arriving I cant wait..did you see the infomerical for this it looks amazing and super tough its def not for beginners

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fi...61563:Sl7-L0o-JyIAAC6bbMAAAAHA:20090716102135

 

[lovealldisney]

Hi Everyone,
I'm still here! But where is everyone else?? I have been really bad with weight loss. I still am the same. I hurt my knee a few months ago and when we were on vacation I ended up aggrivating it. Now I have to go for an MRI today to see if I tore anything.

So I bought these Walking DVD exercise videos yesterday at Target they were 75% off! By Leslie ..... I forget her last name but I know I have been wanting to try them. I thought they might be something I could do that would be gentle on my knee. Has anyone tried these? And do they work? I ended up buying 4 of them for the price of one. I love a good deal.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[LMO429]

Hey peeps!

I'm down -1.1 pounds this week

 

[UGABelle]

Hi Peeps!

I'm +1 this week, but I have a feeling it's mostly water weight from AF...oh well. I've only got one week till my anniversary vacation, so I am going to try to be good now, so I can really enjoy my trip!

Anyone doing anything fun this weekend? I'm determined to clean out our junk room - all the heavy lifting should count as a workout!

Take Care!