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

[LMO429]

Good luck to you all with the weight loss goals! I finally weighed myself after being back from wedding/honeymoon/reception a week ago and I had gained 3 lbs. It probably was more, but I started dieting and exercising before I stepped on the scale again. I go back to work in 2.5 weeks (I'm a teacher on Summer Break) and am hoping to be back down to what I was before we left. I had to set a new weight loss goal b/c my goal was to lose so much before my wedding and thats over now. So I set a goal to lose 9 lbs by my birthday which is Oct 29. I don't think thats too crazy. Thats a little over 3 months and I know the first month of school will be crazy so it gives me some wiggle room. The only thing that will change that is if I become pregnant b/c we are trying...so we'll see what happens.

your weight loss goal sounds completely realistic and doable...good luck! you can do it

 

[LMO429]

I am on day 11 of the Turbo Fire program. I love it! I am also down 3 pounds since I started. I have being doing turbofire adding in 3 days of some sort of strength training..which usually is a jillian michaels dvd or bob harpers new workout dvds which kick butt.

my goal is to lose 10 pounds by the time i go to disney in october. One of my bigger goals is to start blowing it on the weekend. I hate that I can eat great mon - fri and then the weekend comes I just go nuts. the past two weekends I have been in more control..eating what I want but trying to limit the portion sizes on the weekends. If I can get over the weekend bad eating hurdle I know I am on my way to success.

 

[ArielSRL]

your weight loss goal sounds completely realistic and doable...good luck! you can do it

Thank you!!

 

[ArielSRL]

I am on day 11 of the Turbo Fire program. I love it! I am also down 3 pounds since I started. I have being doing turbofire adding in 3 days of some sort of strength training..which usually is a jillian michaels dvd or bob harpers new workout dvds which kick butt.

my goal is to lose 10 pounds by the time i go to disney in october. One of my bigger goals is to start blowing it on the weekend. I hate that I can eat great mon - fri and then the weekend comes I just go nuts. the past two weekends I have been in more control..eating what I want but trying to limit the portion sizes on the weekends. If I can get over the weekend bad eating hurdle I know I am on my way to success.

I can totally relate. I use the weekend as my "cheat" days b/c it helps me make it through the week. It helps me stick to it more mon - fri. However, I felt like I was going too crazy before so even though I cheat, I now try to keep it under control. I still eat a pretty low cal lunch, I go a little over for breakfast, and usually let my dinner be my bigger cheat meal. I also let myself have 1 soda just b/c that is something I enjoy, and I let myself have some full fat sweets (usually a chocolate truffle or two). Anyway, it is still cheating but like I said, I really think that is what helps me maintain during the week and also it is a bit more of an organized-planned out cheating, as opposed to just going completey crazy. I still manage to lose a pound or sometimes two per week, doing that and really thats all I am trying to do.

 

[LMO429]

I can totally relate. I use the weekend as my "cheat" days b/c it helps me make it through the week. It helps me stick to it more mon - fri. However, I felt like I was going too crazy before so even though I cheat, I now try to keep it under control. I still eat a pretty low cal lunch, I go a little over for breakfast, and usually let my dinner be my bigger cheat meal. I also let myself have 1 soda just b/c that is something I enjoy, and I let myself have some full fat sweets (usually a chocolate truffle or two). Anyway, it is still cheating but like I said, I really think that is what helps me maintain during the week and also it is a bit more of an organized-planned out cheating, as opposed to just going completey crazy. I still manage to lose a pound or sometimes two per week, doing that and really thats all I am trying to do.

I agree
I think one of the bigger mental hurdles I am finally over is trying to lose 5 pounds in a week its not going to happen. A realistic half pound to a pound a week is more doable and will stay off longer than if I crash diet

 

[HockeyKat]

Yay! This thread is back to life again.

Ariel, congrats on the wedding!!


I completely agree on the weekend splurging. I try not to but often fail (like last weekend).

I have been steadily working the weight off this year... I was 178 last Monday, down from 218 in Jan, so 40 lbs gone. This morning's weighin was ugly, though, thanks to the weekend off. Sigh.

 

[LMO429]

Yay! This thread is back to life again.

Ariel, congrats on the wedding!!


I completely agree on the weekend splurging. I try not to but often fail (like last weekend).

I have been steadily working the weight off this year... I was 178 last Monday, down from 218 in Jan, so 40 lbs gone. This morning's weighin was ugly, though, thanks to the weekend off. Sigh.

wow 40 lbs that is amazing!!!

 

[LMO429]

I hate when I drink to much coffee before I work out. I couldnt even finish I felt like I was going to have a heartattack...which was annoying because mentally I was all pumped up to put a full hour in ..I only did about 33 minutes of the turbofire 55 dvd which is no joke to begin with.


the food and wine festival booth info just came out about a couple of days ago I cant be slacking in my workouts I have to make room for all that food!

 

[ArielSRL]

I agree
I think one of the bigger mental hurdles I am finally over is trying to lose 5 pounds in a week its not going to happen. A realistic half pound to a pound a week is more doable and will stay off longer than if I crash diet

I think you have the right idea there!

 

[ArielSRL]

Yay! This thread is back to life again.

Ariel, congrats on the wedding!!


I completely agree on the weekend splurging. I try not to but often fail (like last weekend).

I have been steadily working the weight off this year... I was 178 last Monday, down from 218 in Jan, so 40 lbs gone. This morning's weighin was ugly, though, thanks to the weekend off. Sigh.

Thank you! 40 lbs is totally amazing! You are doing great!

 

[ArielSRL]

I hate when I drink to much coffee before I work out. I couldnt even finish I felt like I was going to have a heartattack...which was annoying because mentally I was all pumped up to put a full hour in ..I only did about 33 minutes of the turbofire 55 dvd which is no joke to begin with.


the food and wine festival booth info just came out about a couple of days ago I cant be slacking in my workouts I have to make room for all that food!

Mine isn't coffee related, but some days I can do an hour of cardio along with some strength training for my arms, but then other days I am exhausted doing 25 minutes! Isnt that weird? I totally dont get it.

 

[LMO429]

Mine isn't coffee related, but some days I can do an hour of cardio along with some strength training for my arms, but then other days I am exhausted doing 25 minutes! Isnt that weird? I totally dont get it.

I think it could be that your body just needs rest. I didn't realize that I worked out for 11 days in a row as of yesterday I def should have taken an off day. I just feel really guilty when I do. but realistically taking off days are very important. my body is hurting again today I can feel it. I think I have no choice but to sit today out.

 

[HockeyKat]

Thanks guys!


Rest days are totally important. I feel guilty too, but I have also learned to listen to my body and realize that it needs days to heal from what I am doing to it.

Granted, facing down a 10-14 mile run every Sat at 6:30AM with my group, makes Fri an easy rest day to take.

I just wish it weren't so humid here.

 

[LMO429]

Thanks guys!


Rest days are totally important. I feel guilty too, but I have also learned to listen to my body and realize that it needs days to heal from what I am doing to it.

Granted, facing down a 10-14 mile run every Sat at 6:30AM with my group, makes Fri an easy rest day to take.

I just wish it weren't so humid here.

I am forcing myself to take a rest day today. I had a spike of energy about a half an hour ago and I was going to work out and I am telling myself not too..I wish I was this good about my eating I would be golden

 

[LMO429]

Maybe rest days do work. tomorrow will be two weeks on the turbofire program. I am down 4.5 pounds and I lost an 1.5 inch off my waist, and 1/4 inch off my hips!

I must stick with this it's working!

I also am adding in 2 to 3 days of some sort of strength training (i.e jillian dvd or bob harper's (which are killer by the way)

 

[HockeyKat]

That's an AWESOME loss! CONGRATS!!


I am keeping all of my impact cardio to running for now, esp with a race in a week and a half.

Here is the workout schedule:
Sun - 1 hr ice hockey (off every 3rd week)
Mon - 30 min elliptical (on off weeks), 1 hr pilates
Tues - 3 miles speedwork or tempo run, with 5 min warmup walk, 5 min cooldown walk
Wed - 30 min elliptical, 1 hr yoga
Thurs - 3 miles speedwork or tempo run, with 5 min warmup walk, 5 min cooldown walk
Fri - REST
Sat - 10-14 mile long run, 1 hr pilates (optional)

Oh, and I am sticking to 1200 cals, with an emphasis on non-processed foods, fruits, veggies, and protein. 64oz minimum of plain water, as well.

 

[LMO429]

That's an AWESOME loss! CONGRATS!!


I am keeping all of my impact cardio to running for now, esp with a race in a week and a half.

Here is the workout schedule:
Sun - 1 hr ice hockey (off every 3rd week)
Mon - 30 min elliptical (on off weeks), 1 hr pilates
Tues - 3 miles speedwork or tempo run, with 5 min warmup walk, 5 min cooldown walk
Wed - 30 min elliptical, 1 hr yoga
Thurs - 3 miles speedwork or tempo run, with 5 min warmup walk, 5 min cooldown walk
Fri - REST
Sat - 10-14 mile long run, 1 hr pilates (optional)

Oh, and I am sticking to 1200 cals, with an emphasis on non-processed foods, fruits, veggies, and protein. 64oz minimum of plain water, as well.

How do you cope sticking with 1200 calories a day?! I just can't do that no matter how hard I try. the lowest I can ever seem to manage is 1400. I guess it is easier to do if you do not eat any processed foods. I would say 95% of the time I go no where near processed foods..the only processed food I would say I have had the past two weeks were pretzels but they were newmna organic no salt.

 

[HockeyKat]

How do you cope sticking with 1200 calories a day?! I just can't do that no matter how hard I try. the lowest I can ever seem to manage is 1400. I guess it is easier to do if you do not eat any processed foods. I would say 95% of the time I go no where near processed foods..the only processed food I would say I have had the past two weeks were pretzels but they were newmna organic no salt.

I eat lots and lots of veggies, and try to find the highest food volume and fiber/protein content for my calories. I substitute a lot too - greek yogurt for sour cream, egg beaters for eggs, and never use oil, only cooking spray. Oh, and I almost always cook dinner for one, and husband does his own thing. Lunch is eaten at my desk after a lunchtime workout.

So lunch is usually a wrap on a joseph's flax pita (60 cals, 6g protein and 4g fiber) with a large salad (1 tbsp reduced fat dresssing), and sometimes a piece of fruit. Breakfast is 1/2 cup kashi go lean original, and I usually have another 1/2 cup for a snack at about 4PM. Dinner is lean protein (chicken, beef, pork, fish), with a starch like a potato, 1 serving smart taste pasta, or a tortilla if it's mexican-style food, and veggies, and then I sometimes have a night snack of 94%ff popcorn, sf pudding, etc.

I pretty much eliminate all snacky munchy food, except for the popcorn and sometimes fat free pringles. I do use some frozen meals and such in a pinch, but overall I find them too small for the calories they contain.

I don't eat organic or free range anything, as I honestly can't afford the upcharge with all of the fruits and veggies we buy.

I actually find some days I have trouble getting to 1200.

 

[LMO429]

Kat: I want to look into those pita's...I have been trying to eliminate bad breads I have been eating eziekel bread and wraps..they dont taste all that great but I know they are healthier for me.


welllll its the weekend time to screw my head on straight not to blow all my hard efforts with bad eating on the weekend. Im pretty determined right now I hope this drive sticks around.

 

[ArielSRL]

Wow...you guys are like exercise addicts huh? I'm gonna be honest...I do NOT like to exercise at all. I usually feel better about myself when I do, but I still find it hard to get motivated. I try to do 3 times a week when I am working (I'm a teacher) and usually either more days or exercise for longer during the summer. I kind of have to anyway, b/c when I am working, I am fairly active at my job. I definitely do not sit down much and we are constantly walking to lunch, recess, library, etc. Also, during the school year, I am extremely busy with work, meetings, planning, etc so I have to really fight to get all my exercise in. I follow the Weight Watchers plan and get 22 points per day, which averages about 1350 calories, I think. I'm 5'6 1/2 and the last time I weighed, I weighed 150, and I wear a size 10 pants. I am trying to get to 140, which would put me in an 8. I have never weighed much more than this. I have really good numbers as far as cholestrol and such, as well. I guess b/c I have an active job and I have always had a faster than normal metobolism, I can still cheat and I don't gain a lot. The spring of last year, I went from 145 to 156 when I started dating my husband (started eating out more and having more cocktails). So, I had gotten down to 146 right before the wedding and am now back to 150.

Anyway, like I said, my goal is to be at 140 by my birthday on Oct 29, unless I get pregnant.

You guys sound like you are doing a GREAT job!