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

[HockeyKat]

Well guys after a week of the 8 lb gain that I posted about I lost 5 lb so I'm sure it's got to with a lot of what had been happening.

Unfortunately I have not been working out. We just started to have some nice weather out so that's on my agenda starting this weekend to start walking outside. We're watching my DH's cousins dog so he'll keep me company along with the kids, it's only until Sunday though but I'll walk at night when I get home from work too.

I am interested in shakes too but for a meal replacement type thing, do those substitute a meal or is it just extra protein for you? I'm not a big breakfast eater either but I have been trying to eat at least oatmeal or a yogurt but then I'm starving by 11:00 a.m.

I usually do Kashi Go Lean for breakfast, with almond milk. I keep a box of it at my desk, along with a bowl/spoon, and the milk in the community fridge. It has 140 cals in a cup, 13g protein, and 10g fiber, and along with a good bit of water, it fills me right up.

My shakes have been more of a snack - a way to keep my face out of the fridge at night and get extra protein and a dessert-type thing in the bargain. From what I had read, protein is important to both weight loss and/or if you work out a lot.

Protein is also important for recovery since I have gotten into distance running, well, run/walking I guess as I follow the Galloway method. From now until December, I will be doing somewhere between 10 and 25 miles a week, plus a day of ice hockey and one other of cross training. I have at least 2 more half marathons on the calendar.

Some research I saw lately said that protein a few hours before bed helps keep your metabolism up while you sleep, but that could be bunk.

Btw, I am down 10 lbs since Feb 1, so I am pretty happy about that!

 

[Wonders10]

Ok this may be a stupid question, but how do you make the protein shakes? Do you just add the powder and milk and any extras? Do you blend it with ice? Just curious since I've also heard that protein is a good weight loss aid.

I'm going to Disney on Saturday! I'll be weighing myself tomorrow since it is Friday but it will also be good to see the damage (or lack thereof) next Friday when I weigh again. I've been down 1 lb all week since last Friday. I've also had the urge to get up early at Disney and walk - like around the the BW and back since we'll be at the BC. Any extra activity helps right?

I bought Bethenny Frankel's new book "A Place of Yes" for my Kindle. I've read the intro and already I'm hooked. I don't know what it is, but she is so motivational to me. For everything, not just dieting.

 

[HockeyKat]

Ok this may be a stupid question, but how do you make the protein shakes? Do you just add the powder and milk and any extras? Do you blend it with ice? Just curious since I've also heard that protein is a good weight loss aid.

I have found the best results are with a blender - start with a small amount crushed ice, a scoop of protein powder, 1/2 cup of the frozen berry mix, and about half the allotted water (4 oz). Lately I have been adding a half sleeve of dt hot cocoa (adds 12 cals) and 1 packet of sweet n low. Once that is blended I add more water/ice until it's the right taste and consistency.

You can also just use the scoop of powder and 8 oz water in a shaker if you are pressed for time, but it's a lot more watery that way.

 

[LMO429]

Ok this may be a stupid question, but how do you make the protein shakes? Do you just add the powder and milk and any extras? Do you blend it with ice? Just curious since I've also heard that protein is a good weight loss aid.

I'm going to Disney on Saturday! I'll be weighing myself tomorrow since it is Friday but it will also be good to see the damage (or lack thereof) next Friday when I weigh again. I've been down 1 lb all week since last Friday. I've also had the urge to get up early at Disney and walk - like around the the BW and back since we'll be at the BC. Any extra activity helps right?

I bought Bethenny Frankel's new book "A Place of Yes" for my Kindle. I've read the intro and already I'm hooked. I don't know what it is, but she is so motivational to me. For everything, not just dieting.

Have a fantastic time on your trip! I am so jealous!

what hotel are you staying at?

 

[Wonders10]

I have found the best results are with a blender - start with a small amount crushed ice, a scoop of protein powder, 1/2 cup of the frozen berry mix, and about half the allotted water (4 oz). Lately I have been adding a half sleeve of dt hot cocoa (adds 12 cals) and 1 packet of sweet n low. Once that is blended I add more water/ice until it's the right taste and consistency.

You can also just use the scoop of powder and 8 oz water in a shaker if you are pressed for time, but it's a lot more watery that way.

Thanks for the tips...I have a magic bullet which I love for making single serve smoothies. Maybe I'll try some protein powder when I get back from WDW.

Have a fantastic time on your trip! I am so jealous!

what hotel are you staying at?

The Beach Club! My mom thinks we are staying at POFQ, where we were booked until I secretly upgraded us

 

[LMO429]

Thanks for the tips...I have a magic bullet which I love for making single serve smoothies. Maybe I'll try some protein powder when I get back from WDW.



The Beach Club! My mom thinks we are staying at POFQ, where we were booked until I secretly upgraded us

FANTASTIC the beach club is my favorite resort on property. I did a mother daughter trip last xmas..I told my mom we were staying at a moderate to save money but we stayed at the grand floridian for 8 nights. while the grand is amazing the beach club is still my favorite

Say HI to TEENA for me in the lobby she is super amazing! Have a wonderful time! I am subscribed to your pre trip report. after this weekend is over I am freeing up time wise so I will def make a point to read it and your trip report when u get back

 

[dwheatl]

I'm down .7. It took me one week on the cruise to gain 6 lbs. I've been home 1 month and lost 2 lbs. It's not that it's just not coming off. It's just so hard to get back into clean eating after going whole hog on the cruise.
I am keeping up on the exercise, though.

 

[ArielSRL]

Anytime!! I am so happy that your pregnancy is going well!

Thank you!!

 

[ArielSRL]

I'm going to Disney on Saturday! I'll be weighing myself tomorrow since it is Friday but it will also be good to see the damage (or lack thereof) next Friday when I weigh again. I've been down 1 lb all week since last Friday. I've also had the urge to get up early at Disney and walk - like around the the BW and back since we'll be at the BC. Any extra activity helps right?

Enjoy your trip!! I am very envious!

 

[ArielSRL]

I have found the best results are with a blender - start with a small amount crushed ice, a scoop of protein powder, 1/2 cup of the frozen berry mix, and about half the allotted water (4 oz). Lately I have been adding a half sleeve of dt hot cocoa (adds 12 cals) and 1 packet of sweet n low. Once that is blended I add more water/ice until it's the right taste and consistency.

You can also just use the scoop of powder and 8 oz water in a shaker if you are pressed for time, but it's a lot more watery that way.

I'm wondering how it would work out in a smoothie, with low fat milk, some low cal yogurt, ice, and the frozen berries....

 

[HockeyKat]

Monday is my weigh-in day, and I am down 6.6 lbs.

Weekly recap - stayed at or under 1200 calories each day, had a protein shake within calorie limit around 9:30PM nightly (bedtime = 11:30-midnight for me), did 3 runs with total mileage of 16.5 miles, and one hockey game.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

 

[dwheatl]

Great job, Kat!

 

[pixie dust 112]

I'll have to start weighing in again soon. Right now I am just going to concentrate on exercising. One step at a time! I think I will start weighing in when we get back from WDW. We go from the 16th through the 25th. I think I will do what Kat does and do weigh ins at the beginning of the week. That will keep me more accountable on weekends, whcih are much tougher than weekdays for me!

Great Job Kat! You rock star you!

 

[dwheatl]

I'm a samer this week (weighed in yesterday). I just emptied the dishwasher and realized that I was using a 2/3 c. measuring cup instead of a half cup. Could that have had an impact? Duh!
Anyway, I was down this morning, but I'll post that loss next weekend. I'm writing my weight on my calendar every Friday to see the trend. It's a good visual when I walk into the kitchen.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend. DH is out of town , and I have a cold, so it's pretty low-key here. I chose to use my limited energy to do dishes, clean the litter box, and clean the bathroom. I figure that's a bit of a workout. I'm off to see my mom, then do my kids' taxes (easy 'cause they're poor), some school work, and some grocery shopping. Funny how even taking it easy is pretty busy. (That's just sweat flying off).

 

[HockeyKat]

I was laid flat with the flu from Mon-Fri of last week, then am working the weekend on the road (in Temple, TX, whee!).

One nice (?) thing about the flu? Everything tastes like paste and I had zero appetite!

I finally feel much better as of last night, and am really happy that I managed to stay on an eating plan today and fit in 6 miles on the dreadmill, even when on a business trip! Definitely different for me.

Weigh-in for me is likely to be on Tuesday this week since I have a 6:45AM flight back to NC on Monday and I only weigh in first thing in the AM, naked, on my own scale.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

 

[wittyheroine]

I'm a little new to the boards and just found this. Awesome that you have it. Definitely going to get involved as I've been working on losing weight for a while now so it will be great to talk to others that are too.

 

[dwheatl]

Welcome, Witty! This is a great place for support.

 

[HockeyKat]

Welcome witty!!

Btw, I was -4 at weigh in. Total loss of 17 lbs since my umpteenth restart on Feb 1.

 

[lovealldisney]

Welcome Witty! Glad to have you along!!

Ok guys I've been in a serious funk! I've been doing WW for sometime now and well I'm down to my last 10lbs and I just seem to be losing and gaining the same weight week to week. I've lost all motivation to exercise (which I know will get the weight off) and to track what I eat! Any advice and ecouragement would be much appreciated!

Anyone else feeling the same way??

 

[Jitzy]

oops!