DISappearing PEEPS Volume 2

[DisneyLaura]

Silly question, my time is off on my posts, how do I fix that?

 

[DisneyObsession]

Did Jillian Michaels have anything to do with -3?

Since I only used the DVD one day, I doubt it...but I have been sore the last 2 days from it!!!

Oh, I almost forgot. Any ideas for our next mini goal thingy? July 4 seems like the next logical one (well, except for our Peep from across the pond). That is 9 weeks away, though. Is that too long? Any ideas?

I like the July 4th mini goal because that brings me closer to my 25th Anniversary on July 9th and that will help me with my goals by then. But, whatever date you pick...I'm in!!!

Wendy...You have been doing phenomenal, so don't be discouraged about 1 lb!!! It's in the right direction!!!

 

[DisneyObsession]

Silly question, my time is off on my posts, how do I fix that?

They are always off! Has been since I joined 2 years ago!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Ssh, stealth posting - Im at work!

Aaron - Im happy with the 4th of July, I'll just celebrate along with you guys!

Fidge - and welcome back

Dfav4eva - on your cat

to everyone ive missed, hi to everyone else!

 

[dismom9761]

I lost 2.5 lbs this week.People are starting to notice. I have lost a total of 16 lbs since Jan.2.Still haven't gone down a pant size,that should tell you how tight they were when I started. One more pound and I will be in the 130s.

+ 1


I am really, really discouraged.....

I hate over 40 metabolism ....

I'm not going to weigh in for a while but am going to hang around the boards for moral support .... sometimes I think being obsessed with the scale sets me up for sabotage.... so I'm switching to the eat healthy, eat smaller portions, try to do something for exercise (even if its taking the stairs) and skip the scale method.

OK so I am weighing in too ashamed of the acutal number to tell you. I did however get an ugly eye opener about my BMI well I got a long way to go to into a healthy range.

SO my goal......eeeekkk : 85 lbs

Here I go and pray I can do what I need to do to get rid of this extra person I am carrying around.

I want to be around a long time and know if I don't make these changes I won't. I miss my Dad but am more interested in being around to be a wonderful parent and grandparent like he was.

Fidge!!! So glad to see ya back!Don't be discouraged,break it up into smaller goals.My dad lost 125 lbs a couple of years ago(and still had a 100 to go) and he always said the "big picture" was too overwhelming so he only looked at "small" pictures.

-1

WHY did that number disappoint so much It's in the right direction at least.

Didn't you lose a huge amt last week? A pound lost is great!

just getting this over with...i am up .4
i am very very sad about this. Granted i know my legs are sore and from what i have heard that means they might be retaining water from working out adn all that..but still. I have 2 weeks where it goes in the right direction then POOF back up a bit..it seems like i am always in this cycle! I don't think i want to eat less but what i think i will do to break this plateauish stage is add more fruit and veggies and actually work out EVERY DAY. I think that is the only changes i can make that will really stick with me through the whole process. I am not one that is willing to not have "cheat days" because i enjoy food and cooking to much to not indulge once/twice a week here and there.
Sorry..i was totally just acting like this was my diary or something! But i do feel better..thanks for "listening" it really does help!
Have a great Friday everyone!

Don't underestimate the pounds put on by soreness.I joined Jillian Michaels website which really focuses on exercise and I was astounded at the water retention.

Congrats to all you losers!!!

 

[Sparkie]

Thanks for the hugs guys. I really needed that.

My BMI is in the "morbidly obese" range- sounds terrible doesnt it- I feel like I have been fighting this battle for over a year now and just dont seem to make much progress-

Every spring I count the weeks until my summer plans and figure if I lose "x" amount per week then I can be "x" weight when I go on vacation.... then Jan comes and goes- then Feb- then it starts to warm up in March and I get panicky- and I recaculate how much I gotta lose to be at my "magic" number-I start to make a little progress, begin to feel inspired that I can be successful- and then I sabotage myself with a treat here or there or a dinner out- and the scales record my every move and I start my pity party. I know- get over yourself- and try again....


I am barely 60 inches- when I go to the doctor they have to lift of the measuring thing to actually see that it is 60 inches and my current weight is 170. This makes my BMI 33.2. According to the BMI caculator to be in the healthy range I need to be between 95 and 127. Well, 95 aint gonna happen I was actually thinking of 135 - 140 as a good number which still puts me in the "overweight"category but at least I'm not "morbid".

I like Disney Obsession plate plan- think I will give that a try- I have some small lunch plates and this is the perfect time of year for veggies. I'm not much of a meat eater anyway but carbs are my downfall- not so much sweets but bread and pasta. Maybe I should try SouthBeach to withdraw from carbs?

I think I will weigh once a month instead of once a week- and am taking the battery out of my scale so as not to tempt myself

I really like to see when others post their losses because it gives me hope that this is an achievable goal and when people post their gains or their sames I can see that I am not the only one struggling-


So .... thanks for the encouragement

 

[abish19]

Hello everyone!

I haven't been by here in a while. I'm very saddened by Bob Varley's (DISUnplugged Podcast) recent passing. It's a little unexplainable...

On top of that, my sister is moving 1000 miles away. The circumstances aren't good and I am certain she won't be happy, but she feels she has no other choice. Her husband got a job there but has already had problems with his boss and has a very poor job history (can't keep a job for more than a year without getting fired). My nephew, who I'd been watching for 2 days a week for 7 months, is also leaving, and it's so strange to think that his car seat can come out of the van, his crib can be disassembled, etc. I'll miss them.

SO it's been a depressing week. And to prove it to you, I'll confess that I gained .2 pounds over it. At least it isn't very much, but then I see some WONDERFUL numbers on this board and I get a little discouraged.

Still, this is a new week! I'm going to shake things up with some new exercise (not just walking) and try some new lower-calorie-but-more-filling foods.

I found this diet advice from another website:

"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."

Seven words, but good plan! I'm going to work on the "mostly plants" part, as well as MORE WATER!

Everybody have a good weekend. And congratulations to all of us for trying and succeeding at what is a VERY difficult task.

 

[UtahMama]

Ok all you losers!

Good job, people!!!!


Gainers...NEXT week is YOUR week!

 

[HockeyKat]

-3!!!! I am very excited today! I got that "2" out of my WI...again! This time I am going to keep it there!!!

Are we still doing the challenge with "th other board"? I've not seen any reports, so I wasn't sure.

100 cal packs are my friend! They really help when I want something sweet or salty. I also found Skinny Cow round ice cream sandwiches this week. They are really good and only 2 pts!

I eat all my meals off of a lunch plate so I keep my serving sizes smaller. I try to stick with the formula of 1/2 plate veggies, 1/4 starch, 1/4 protein. This has really helped me.

Welcome to ONE-derland!! Yeah, I fill my plates w/ veggies too.

Hello...I have been missing in action lately.
I needed to recommit to losing weight, I was constantly seeing the scale creep up-and-up. Well, I did it, I am losing once again, which is much better than adding to the mass....

I just didn't feel very peepish having a gain EVERY week. Like I needed to get serious...I don't know, I just felt bad.

I feel as if I am rewarding myself by letting myself post here again. I have been reading and keeping up with everyone though .Thanks for being here to provide inspiration!!

My loss this week is -3.5 pounds, which actually put me down to 160 pounds!! Oh man oh man-I would REALLY love to see 150-something next week.
It's like I have to CONSTANTLY check myself with eating,,,,I can mindlessly eat up some food...lots. But I have been writing everything (EVERYTHING) down, and that really helps.
It is not easy to lose weight...it's so unfair that it is so darn easy to gain it.

Good luck with weigh in today everyone. It's good to "talk" with yall again!

Welcome back!!! Great loss!

Fidge - First off, welcome back! I remember you! As for the recommitment, well all I can say is that we're all here for you! 85 lbs might seem like a tall task, but if you just take it one week at a time, one pound at a time, eventually you'll get there. I know you can do it!

As for me, I'm a samer this week. But it isn't a frustrating samer, since I was starting to fall off the wagon a bit. I had one leg and part of one arm dragging on the proverbial ground this week. So being a samer isn't so bad all things considered. Unfortunately I won't be reaching my Cinco de Mayo goal; but I did lose 2.8 during that period and firmly entrenched myself in the 160's, which is a pretty big accomplishment for me by itself.

I recalculated my BMI this week, and was both disgusted and thrilled at the same time. I first took my BMI when I was at my highest weight of 240. It was 36.5, with 30 being the "obese" line. But my BMI as of this morning is 25.3, which is 0.4 away from being normal. I'm not quite sure what that all means, but I'm guessing lowering my BMI by 11.2 has to be a good thing.

I also got a great compliment from a co-worker. I had the munchies a little bit this week, so I went to the lunch room and found a 100-calorie pack of baked Wheat Thins. There was a lady from HR in there (who, by the way, has to be one of the nicest, sweetest ladies I have ever met in my life! She is just so “motherly”.) Well, she was in the lunch room putting some fliers in these plastic stands, and she stopped me to ask if I had lost weight. I graciously said yes, and thanked her for the compliment. Well, she asked how much I lost, how I did it, etc. So I told her almost 75 pounds (which she seemed very impressed by), and that I was doing WW on my own. And then she told me that I look 10 years younger. (Which, considering I look young to begin with, makes me think I probably look about 12 right now.) I’m telling you, if I keep getting these compliments, I’m going to end up getting a big head!

Have a great day everyone!

"It's not that some people have willpower and some don't. It's that some people are ready to change and others are not." - James Gordon, M.D

I know what you mean. I have reached a point too where people are really noticing and it is almost embarrassing sometimes, at the same time that it makes me feel really good.

You made me go find a BMI calculator... I am at 25.2. Almost!!!

Thanks for the hugs guys. I really needed that.

My BMI is in the "morbidly obese" range- sounds terrible doesnt it- I feel like I have been fighting this battle for over a year now and just dont seem to make much progress-

Every spring I count the weeks until my summer plans and figure if I lose "x" amount per week then I can be "x" weight when I go on vacation.... then Jan comes and goes- then Feb- then it starts to warm up in March and I get panicky- and I recaculate how much I gotta lose to be at my "magic" number-I start to make a little progress, begin to feel inspired that I can be successful- and then I sabotage myself with a treat here or there or a dinner out- and the scales record my every move and I start my pity party. I know- get over yourself- and try again....


I am barely 60 inches- when I go to the doctor they have to lift of the measuring thing to actually see that it is 60 inches and my current weight is 170. This makes my BMI 33.2. According to the BMI caculator to be in the healthy range I need to be between 95 and 127. Well, 95 aint gonna happen I was actually thinking of 135 - 140 as a good number which still puts me in the "overweight"category but at least I'm not "morbid".

I like Disney Obsession plate plan- think I will give that a try- I have some small lunch plates and this is the perfect time of year for veggies. I'm not much of a meat eater anyway but carbs are my downfall- not so much sweets but bread and pasta. Maybe I should try SouthBeach to withdraw from carbs?

I think I will weigh once a month instead of once a week- and am taking the battery out of my scale so as not to tempt myself

I really like to see when others post their losses because it gives me hope that this is an achievable goal and when people post their gains or their sames I can see that I am not the only one struggling-


So .... thanks for the encouragement

You know, I have spent all this time envying your weight. Seriously. I was thinking wow, I would love to be at 170. I know that may seem strange...

 

[Sparkie]

Guess you wont envy being only 5 feet tall...

I'm OK. I'll find my motivation again-

 

[HockeyKat]

Guess you wont envy being only 5 feet tall...

I'm OK. I'll find my motivation again-

You would be wrong... I wish I were shorter.

It is interesting to me how we get impressions, esp. online, of where someone else is their life, and how sometimes those impressions are so NOT what is going on, you know? My impression of yours was like, wow, I wish I were her, she is doing so well, but in reality you are struggling too... I think everyone here struggles.

I hope that you are okay. Whether you find your motivation or not, we are still here for you.

 

[Disney8704]

Im a samer this week!

 

[dwheatl]

I am down .6, which means I only need to lose .2 by Monday to make the goal. We get to post if we lose it by then, right? I sure hope so, because that will keep me on the straight and narrow this weekend.

what i think i will do to break this plateauish stage is add more fruit and veggies and actually work out EVERY DAY. I think that is the only changes i can make that will really stick with me through the whole process. I am not one that is willing to not have "cheat days" because i enjoy food and cooking to much to not indulge once/twice a week here and there.

I was just reading about working out every day on Spark People. Doing cardio or fat-burning every day is great, and I think it's what most naturally thin people do. Strength training you need a day in between to let your muscles repair. Either way, up the water to clear out the waste produced by exercising.

Is Flag day too close (June 14)?? Or Father's day??

I was thinking Flag Day sounded good, because I have a wedding to go to that day. But whatever day gets picked is fine.

Thanks for the hugs guys. I really needed that.
My BMI is in the "morbidly obese" range- sounds terrible doesnt it-

Since the point was already brought up today, I don't feel so downerish in mentioning this. That "morbid" comes from the fact that carrying so much extra weight is deadly. So we can worry about dimply thighs and bat wings and all of that, but the bottom line is, carrying a lot of extra weight shortens our lives. I know many of us see the BMI numbers in the normal range and think we'll never hit it without hacking off a limb, but let's all at least try to get out of the morbidly obese range. I want to see us all live happy, healthy lives.

Hello everyone!

I haven't been by here in a while. it's been a depressing week.
Still, this is a new week! I'm going to shake things up with some new exercise (not just walking) and try some new lower-calorie-but-more-filling foods.
I found this diet advice from another website:
"Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
Seven words, but good plan! I'm going to work on the "mostly plants" part, as well as MORE WATER!

That sounds like a great plan. I did 2 vegetarian days this week, and despite some candy binging and hitting the Costco samples, I was able to lose a little. I credit the beans, tofu, cabbage, spinach, carrots, etc that I ate. They just don't allow the fat and carbs to sit around in your body and take up permanent residence. And they make you feel full. It's a win/win.

 

[DisneyObsession]

Thanks for the hugs guys. I really needed that.

My BMI is in the "morbidly obese" range- sounds terrible doesnt it- I feel like I have been fighting this battle for over a year now and just dont seem to make much progress-

Every spring I count the weeks until my summer plans and figure if I lose "x" amount per week then I can be "x" weight when I go on vacation.... then Jan comes and goes- then Feb- then it starts to warm up in March and I get panicky- and I recaculate how much I gotta lose to be at my "magic" number-I start to make a little progress, begin to feel inspired that I can be successful- and then I sabotage myself with a treat here or there or a dinner out- and the scales record my every move and I start my pity party. I know- get over yourself- and try again....


I am barely 60 inches- when I go to the doctor they have to lift of the measuring thing to actually see that it is 60 inches and my current weight is 170. This makes my BMI 33.2. According to the BMI caculator to be in the healthy range I need to be between 95 and 127. Well, 95 aint gonna happen I was actually thinking of 135 - 140 as a good number which still puts me in the "overweight"category but at least I'm not "morbid".

I like Disney Obsession plate plan- think I will give that a try- I have some small lunch plates and this is the perfect time of year for veggies. I'm not much of a meat eater anyway but carbs are my downfall- not so much sweets but bread and pasta. Maybe I should try SouthBeach to withdraw from carbs?

I think I will weigh once a month instead of once a week- and am taking the battery out of my scale so as not to tempt myself

I really like to see when others post their losses because it gives me hope that this is an achievable goal and when people post their gains or their sames I can see that I am not the only one struggling-


So .... thanks for the encouragement

I have a scale that gives me my BMI after my weight, but I tend to get off the scale before it comes up. I am very afraid of what it will say. I know I am in the same boat as you, as I am 5"4"" and over 190. But, we can do this with hard work, diligence and our Peeps!!

As for the calculating how much you need to lose weekly to reach a certain goal by a certain date, I do that ALL the time! Then get really frustrated when I don't do it!!

I am down .6, which means I only need to lose .2 by Monday to make the goal. We get to post if we lose it by then, right? I sure hope so, because that will keep me on the straight and narrow this weekend.
I was just reading about working out every day on Spark People. Doing cardio or fat-burning every day is great, and I think it's what most naturally thin people do. Strength training you need a day in between to let your muscles repair. Either way, up the water to clear out the waste produced by exercising.

That sounds like a great plan. I did 2 vegetarian days this week, and despite some candy binging and hitting the Costco samples, I was able to lose a little. I credit the beans, tofu, cabbage, spinach, carrots, etc that I ate. They just don't allow the fat and carbs to sit around in your body and take up permanent residence. And they make you feel full. It's a win/win.

I think we can post our progress Mon so we know if we hit the goal or not. My vacation to Myrtle Beach killed me, but I am back on the right track. I need a quick way to lose 2 lbs in 2 days!

I hadn't thought about more vegetarian meals, but I should. We have gone to chicken & fish as DH has high cholesterol and we need to get that lowered. Commercials say oatmeal and cheerios can do that...maybe that will be his breakfast for the next 6 months!

It's too wet to paint the front of the house today, so I'll be doing alot of cleaning today. I have all the furniture on my screened in porch and it looks very nice and inviting. Now to get my whole house looking like that!!!

 

[MA pigletfan]

I was just reading about working out every day on Spark People. Doing cardio or fat-burning every day is great, and I think it's what most naturally thin people do. Strength training you need a day in between to let your muscles repair. Either way, up the water to clear out the waste produced by exercising.

that makes good sense to me!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Just checking in Peeps. Reporting LATE that I am up .6 lbs. It's OK. It's better than it was. I didn't eat that well or drink enough water last weekend, and I paid for it. I'm doing better this weekend.

I didn't get a chance to post Friday or yesterday because Friday night DH and I went to the mall to find me a new swim suit for the trip. I was nervous and excited at the same time. The last time I bought a swim suit was at least 9 years ago. I actually found one that I really like! I can't believe it! We are also replacing the necklace that DH gave me for our 1st wedding anniversary, which is missing. The jeweler was actually able to find one left in the company, and it is shipping into our local store this Friday! It's not my original, but I am very thrilled that we are able to get another one.

Then yesterday two friends and I went to Ikea (3 hours away) to exchange an outdoor table we bought (wrong one), and we did a little shopping at the mall nearby. I got a few more clothing items for the trip.

Today we are heading out to do some pre-trip shopping with one of the couples that's coming with us. We need to pick up snack items, things for the emergency kit, magazines for the road, etc. Then we are going out to dinner where I'll try to be as good as I can be at a steakhouse. (DH has a gift certificate.) OK, I have to go get ready. Have a great day Peeps!

 

[UtahMama]

BIG congratulations to Gayle (aka DisneyObsession) on NO 2's!!!! I with ya on that : NEVER AGAIN!!!!

Aaron- I think July 4th is a great idea. I need to also make a fitness goal. I'm sort of a tread mill slacker sometimes. 9 weeks? I'll try for 7 pounds then.

Lynda- sorry for your gain but YAY on the swimsuit and necklace! (drink your water, babee!)

Ok, Curvy Girls (and FIT guy)!!!! Last week was a whopping -21.7 with a year to date total of 544.13!!!! YAYYYY! I am soooo proud!!

I think the friendly competition puttered out? It's ok! We can be sister threads. I really like all the gals (and guy) and don't want to lose the spirit of friendship we started. We're in this battle/journey together.

 

[RxforDisney]

I am so ashamed of myself. #1 I had a really bad week on my diet & #2 I didn't even post on Friday. I did weigh though. I was + 2.6.

Now for the excuses: DD and DH's birthdays were both this week, and we went out to eat a total of 5 times with various family and friends for their birthdays. And, we had lunch catered at work 4 days this week, and I had absolutely NOOOO will power.

But, I am re-committed. A friend of mine gave me about 30 pair of her "fat pants" that are actually a size or two smaller that what I am currently in. They are nice ones too! Ann Taylor Loft, Express, Abercrombie and Fitch, J Jill, Eddie Bauer... So, I have to get into those!

Hopefully I will be able to stay up to date and post more this week. I think that keeps me on track better.

 

[LMO429]

So after a super nice day of shopping and buying nice sleeveless tank tops for Disney!!! I came home and ate soooo bad!!!! WHY?????!!!! I couldnt even tell you!!!! anyway tomorrows another day...of alot of working out!!!!

 

[Wonders10]

Hi everyone!

Shameless plug...I ended up starting a pre-trippie for my may solo adventure. The link is in my siggie - stop by and have a read!

Hope everybody had a nice weekend. I spent too much on things I probably didn't need and ate too much of food I definitely didn't need, but it was a nice weekend anyway. Monday starts another week of getting back on the wagon. On a positive note, I'm doing great with my no soda resolution! Had half a can with dinner on Friday night and that was it!

For me as much as for all of my peeps - we can do it! One day at a time, one meal at a time!