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

[LMO429]

Wondering if I can join? I need to get on track and lose weight before Disney!!!

WELCOME!!!!

Lauren - There are a bunch of apps for water. The one I have is called Water Your Body

 

[punkin413]

Hey Peeps! not so new anymore. Plus my eating is inconsistent. My big goal is to lose as much as I can safely lose by June for my next adventure, a Mediterranean cruise with the family. I have to buy cute (smaller-sized) clothes and do not want to look like the “fat girl” in all the pictures. I know I probably won’t be at my goal weight by then, but I could still be much smaller so my goal is just to lose consistently and really start to exercise more. I cannot stand working out and after being on my feet all day at work, I really don’t want to go walking or anything but I am starting to really enjoy yoga so that is better than nothing, right?

Hey, Shannon! Good to "see" you. I'm sure you'll do fine. And yoga is so good for you. Have you tried hot yoga? I did it a couple summers ago for a few months. Loved it. Then I got preggo and couldn't do it any more. Haven't checked into it since then. I guess it's still around? Also pilates is very similar to yoga but has a little more cardio and strength exercises. I did lots of pilates while I was pregnant.

I'm trying to drink more water. I just downloaded an app on my iphone that helps keeps track and gives you a grade for how much you drink each day (a, b,c or d) and even makes it like a game where you get rewards for drinking water for x amount of days consistently.

while i do not mind water I actually like it i kinda fizzle after like 4 or 5 glasses a day and based on how much i am working out currently i need to drink at least 7 to 10 glasses a day

Me too (on the drinking more water thing). I probably drink 4 glasses a day and need to drink more. I just don't think my stomach will hold more! I know it will....just doesn't feel that way.

Wondering if I can join? I need to get on track and lose weight before Disney!!!

Welcome!!! We weigh in on Fridays, so you may want to weigh tomorrow morning to get a starting point.

 

[dgbg100106]

Good luck Brandi. You're in my prayers.

Happy birthday PD. Work on this -
think they'll fall for it?

Shannon - good to see you. Yoga's good for building muscle that bumps up your metabolism, and also for flexibility.

Thanks!!!!

 

[dgbg100106]

So I have to say that I really like the loseit website, I have not played with the mobile app that much but I do like the concept. The fact that friends can motivate you (Thanks Lauren) and help you along really is neat.

So for anyone on lose it and wants to be friends I am "Brandi G"


Have a great day and I will return after surgery... or when the pain meds wear off, I don't think I need to post while on meds...

 

[LMO429]

So I have to say that I really like the loseit website, I have not played with the mobile app that much but I do like the concept. The fact that friends can motivate you (Thanks Lauren) and help you along really is neat.

So for anyone on lose it and wants to be friends I am "Brandi G"


Have a great day and I will return after surgery... or when the pain meds wear off, I don't think I need to post while on meds...

Fantastic! So glad you love lose it! I really think it's amazing, very user friendly and if you follow it it works. I love the idea its just calories in calories out..So you can eat whatever you want (within reason) no bad foods or off limit foods it just makes you realize that a calories a calorie and that losing weight is just plain old simple math. Last year I lost 14 pounds on it..I reset my weightloss goals to zero for this year but I only gained 4 pounds over the holiday and I think that will be gone in like a week or two

Best of luck on your surgery! and I will be here for you on loseit and here!

 

[UtahMama]

SQWEEEE! I'm so happy to see this!
Bookmarking to my toolbar so it'll be handy.

Now, to read back and catch up

 

[UtahMama]

Hi, peeps I know and new peeps! Glad to see this thread may be in revival mode. I'm starting my "diet" tomorrow. Not really a diet, just counting calories like I did in 2007 (it worked....I lost 30 pounds that year!). The weight has slowly crept back on over the past year as I've been careless - it's easy to eat junk when you have a little one....not enough time to cook "good" food! But I'm committed to getting myself back to where I was in 2008. My goal is 135 pounds. I don't know what I weigh right now (haven't weighed myself in about 2 months....I'm scared! ) but I will tomorrow morning to see what the damage is. 1500 calories a day for me plus lots of water and exercise at least 3 times a week. And I'm down for Friday weigh-ins too! Looking forward to seeing some old friends and making new ones here! Happy New Year!

I co-miserate. I weighed after losing 25 pounds in Sept and Oct. I had gained back 16 pounds! It's on a downward slant though.

It IS sooo hard to eat healthy when I either am eating out every day (my boss spoils me) or feeding kids fast and on the go. Grrrr! A lot of planning ahead helps.

I'm on LoseIt.com recording my calories in and out (exercise). It is my most crucial tool! I like that there's a free app for my Droid.

 

[LMO429]

I co-miserate. I weighed after losing 25 pounds in Sept and Oct. I had gained back 16 pounds! It's on a downward slant though.

It IS sooo hard to eat healthy when I either am eating out every day (my boss spoils me) or feeding kids fast and on the go. Grrrr! A lot of planning ahead helps.

I'm on LoseIt.com recording my calories in and out (exercise). It is my most crucial tool! I like that there's a free app for my Droid.

So HAPPY you are back WENDY! this thread is your baby and it's not the same without you!

 

[UtahMama]

Thank YOUUUU!

 

[Wonders10]

D'oh! The very first (and best) part of my last post got deleted so you all didn't get to read how I've lost and kept off about 10 lbs since starting my new job in June! Then I basically said that it has tapered off now that my body is getting used to less snacks during the day and all the walking on the job.

I downloaded the loseit app. I had actually had it on my iphone but its way more fun (i.e. bigger) on my ipad. I don't know how I didn't realize it did all it does Definitely seems easy to use and I could potentially be almost 50 lbs down by my cruise if I followed the 2lbs a week plan. I like those odds! I haven't set up my official account but when I do I will let you know. I'm still subscribed to WW online but I'll give this a week and see which I like better for the long run.

 

[mousehouselover]

Hi Noni!!!!! I think it's great that the kids all come to your house. It can get hectic, but at least when my kid's friends are here, I know who they are with and I can keep track of what is going on!

It's a bit crazy when I get home from work and find out a dozen kids have been through my house during the afternoon and I have 5 extra plates at the dinner table. I love almost every minute of it though. We have a great bunch of kids that come over and this really is a second home for a lot of them. I'm glad they come here and we work really hard to maintain a welcoming atmosphere. Happy birthday!! Enjoy the time!

Welcome Back!!!!!

Thank you! I've been lurking for a while and was sad to see the thread had gone dormant for a while.

Hi Noni! Sorry you hurt your back. Mine has been extremely sore the past few days. I haven't started working out yet b/c of it. But I plan to start tomorrow. I went to the chiropractor yesterday and he said he thinks I just pulled a muscle sleeping weird. I love getting old!

I really love the aches and pains that come with getting older... I have bursitis and tendonitis in my left hip (painful..) and my back has started acting up. I'm pretty sure it was from having to use a body bar durning one of my weight classes. They ran out of our usual bars and weights so the trainer brought in something different. Of course, the lady in front of me had 2 sets of everything and wouldn't share but left the room for almost half the class so nothing got used..... I kept up with my yoga class even though I was sore and it seemed to help.

Ok, so tomorrow is surgery day... I will be in rehab for 6 weeks, so I am not sure how much I can do besides watch what I eat, but I will be here...

Best of luck for a smooth recovery!

Remember its like 80% what you eat when it comes to losing weight 20 % working out

This is so true! I have toned a lot since I started being consistant with the gym but haven't really lost any weight because I haven't adjusted my eating habits.

I'm trying to drink more water. I just downloaded an app on my iphone that helps keeps track and gives you a grade for how much you drink each day (a, b,c or d) and even makes it like a game where you get rewards for drinking water for x amount of days consistently.

while i do not mind water I actually like it i kinda fizzle after like 4 or 5 glasses a day and based on how much i am working out currently i need to drink at least 7 to 10 glasses a day

I keep a big (32oz) cup with a lid and straw on my desk. I fill it up in the morning and at lunchtime everyday. I only put a little ice in it as I have heard that ice cold water actually slows your metabolism. We have water delivered to us at work so it tastes good; I don't think I could drink enough if it waas tap water.

Wondering if I can join? I need to get on track and lose weight before Disney!!!

The more the merrier!! Welcome aboard! I think the "rules" are somewhere at the beginning of the thread. We don't have a lot, mostly just post, weigh on Fridays (report loss or gain unless you want your weight online for all of eternity...) be supportive and follow whatever plan seems to work for you.

SQWEEEE! I'm so happy to see this!

Our thread mama has returned!!! I love following your FB posts but missed your wit and wisdom over here.

While I'd love to talk diet and fitness; I see at least 2 posts about WDW trips in the next couple of months. I think we need a trip roll call and some Peeps meets! I've gotten to meet up with Kat a few times and would love to meet everyone else too!

 

[dwheatl]

Hi UtahMama! Glad to see you back here.

I think cold water actually increases your metabolism, so if you like your water cold, go for it. Here's an article on ways to increase metabolism http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/36834...takes-slow-down-your-metabolism/#.TwZ8e0phSGs

So while it's true that a calorie is a calorie, in terms of weight loss, some calories are better for satisfaction, craving control etc. If you're okay on your calorie intake and feel satisfied, then no worries, but if you're trying to control calories and feel starved, deprived, etc, then it's good to look at what you're taking in. That's why I need the reminder on the protein. When I snack on carbs at work, I find I keep going back to the cupboard. If I bring an extra protein (string cheese, yogurt, turkey), I tend to feel more satisfied.

 

[punkin413]

Weigh in time! I'm down -1.6 pounds today. I haven't started exercising yet (due to some back issues that seem to be better now) - gonna go rejoin the gym today at lunch. The gym I go to has a great deal - it's called the "lunch club" and it's only $45 for 3 months but you can only go there Monday-Friday from 11:00am to 2:00pm, but that's what I needed b/c I work out at lunch so it was perfect for me. But the only catch is your membership expires every 3 months. Mine expired back in December so I need to renew. Anyway, I'm happy with 1.6 pounds with no exercise. Maybe it'll be even more when I start being more active! I think 1 pound a week is a reasonable and healthy goal. Good luck to everyone!

 

[LMO429]

D'oh! The very first (and best) part of my last post got deleted so you all didn't get to read how I've lost and kept off about 10 lbs since starting my new job in June! Then I basically said that it has tapered off now that my body is getting used to less snacks during the day and all the walking on the job.

I downloaded the loseit app. I had actually had it on my iphone but its way more fun (i.e. bigger) on my ipad. I don't know how I didn't realize it did all it does Definitely seems easy to use and I could potentially be almost 50 lbs down by my cruise if I followed the 2lbs a week plan. I like those odds! I haven't set up my official account but when I do I will let you know. I'm still subscribed to WW online but I'll give this a week and see which I like better for the long run.

I was a weight watcher online member for the longest time. I had success with weight watchers but what annoyed me about weight watchers was I always seemed to run out of points by like 4pm but calorie wise I had only eaten like 800 calories. especially since I worked out it was hard to understand how many points more I could have and I felt like I was always starving on weight watchers because of it.

Weight watchers def works my mom is a lifetime member, it just doesnt work for me.

Since using Lose It I have cancelled my weight watcher membership it really does work and it's free so you can not beat that.

Hi UtahMama! Glad to see you back here.

I think cold water actually increases your metabolism, so if you like your water cold, go for it. Here's an article on ways to increase metabolism http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/36834...takes-slow-down-your-metabolism/#.TwZ8e0phSGs

So while it's true that a calorie is a calorie, in terms of weight loss, some calories are better for satisfaction, craving control etc. If you're okay on your calorie intake and feel satisfied, then no worries, but if you're trying to control calories and feel starved, deprived, etc, then it's good to look at what you're taking in. That's why I need the reminder on the protein. When I snack on carbs at work, I find I keep going back to the cupboard. If I bring an extra protein (string cheese, yogurt, turkey), I tend to feel more satisfied.

I agree with you that certain foods are better than others with controling cravings.

Weigh in time! I'm down -1.6 pounds today. I haven't started exercising yet (due to some back issues that seem to be better now) - gonna go rejoin the gym today at lunch. The gym I go to has a great deal - it's called the "lunch club" and it's only $45 for 3 months but you can only go there Monday-Friday from 11:00am to 2:00pm, but that's what I needed b/c I work out at lunch so it was perfect for me. But the only catch is your membership expires every 3 months. Mine expired back in December so I need to renew. Anyway, I'm happy with 1.6 pounds with no exercise. Maybe it'll be even more when I start being more active! I think 1 pound a week is a reasonable and healthy goal. Good luck to everyone!

Hey Dawn great weight in! I agree 1 pound a week is what I strive for as well. If it more than a pound terrific! but I do not get disappointed if it not more than a pound I rather lose it slow anyway than fast it stays off better than way imo

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

Weigh in time! I'm down -1.6 pounds today. I haven't started exercising yet (due to some back issues that seem to be better now) - gonna go rejoin the gym today at lunch. The gym I go to has a great deal - it's called the "lunch club" and it's only $45 for 3 months but you can only go there Monday-Friday from 11:00am to 2:00pm, but that's what I needed b/c I work out at lunch so it was perfect for me. But the only catch is your membership expires every 3 months. Mine expired back in December so I need to renew. Anyway, I'm happy with 1.6 pounds with no exercise. Maybe it'll be even more when I start being more active! I think 1 pound a week is a reasonable and healthy goal. Good luck to everyone!

Wooo hoo! That's awesome, Dawn! The lunch club deal at your gym sounds like a really good deal, too. You got this!




I am a SAMER from Tuesday. I have been doing small workouts, but not eating exactly like I should, so I really can't complain about anything.


When is everyone going to Disney World again?

 

[LMO429]

I am down -2.8 pounds it's mostly holiday bloat but Ill take it

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

I am down -2.8 pounds it's mostly holiday bloat but Ill take it

That's GREAT!

 

[punkin413]

When is everyone going to Disney World again?

May 2013. Yes, over a year! We decided we needed to cool it on Disney World until Seth can actually beg us to go there. We spend too much on our vacations there and we have a college fund to worry about now. We'll probably do a beach vacation this year, maybe early fall. I want to get back down to the gulf...love it there. Maybe somewhere near Destin. And our 10-year anniversary is in April, so possibly just a quick weekend away then. We'll see. You?

 

[LMO429]

May 2013. Yes, over a year! We decided we needed to cool it on Disney World until Seth can actually beg us to go there. We spend too much on our vacations there and we have a college fund to worry about now. We'll probably do a beach vacation this year, maybe early fall. I want to get back down to the gulf...love it there. Maybe somewhere near Destin. And our 10-year anniversary is in April, so possibly just a quick weekend away then. We'll see. You?

I will be back in Disneyworld May of this year so I only have 4 months to go. While I love Disneyworld with each trip I take I find the quality of our resort to be seriously lacking. This past trip we were originally suppose to stay at the beach club and after 2 rooms changes there due to the rooms being runned down we had to transfer to the yacht club. I just feel as of late the discounts for disney world are seriously lacking and I wound up paying full price last trip (the dining plan didnt pay for myself and my husband) and what I got in return in terms of the resort were not worth the prices i paid for our trip. I tend to get super picky when I am paying almost 400 dollars for a room. While the cast members were super nice during our incident it doesnt change the fact that I feel disney is charging top dollar but seems to be giving back less in return. So like you I am having a harder time justifying the cost for a disneyworld trip. And until fantasyland is done i have been going so often there is not enough to keep drawing me back. This upcoming trip is different we are taking my neices and nephew for their first time and I would not miss that for the world that is the only reason why I am going back so soon.

Our last trip we did a split stay at universal and i cant believe i am going to say this but our stay at universal was a million times better than disney

 

[pixie dust 112]

I am going to WDW January 15-19 and April 1 -8.