DISing Weightloss Club

[mkluvsmickey]

Good morning all! Welcome Debbie, Scott and pooksma!

I thought about you all last night when I was out. I really think this thread will be a good motivation tool. We went to our school play and then out for dinner/snacks afterwards. There were 8 of us at the table and we just ordered a bunch of appetizers. I didn't eat any of the fried ones and only had a small portion of the others. Usually I would have eaten much more but I'm trying to at least be down 1 pound for weigh in next week!

This afternoon I am going to the movies so I'll be thinking of you all when I try to bypass the concession stand.

 

[carissanboys]

Ok it looks like I will be the only male but that is ok.

Just think about all of the special attention you'll get being the only man

I was so excited for myself yesterday my mom went through the drive thru for the kids some dinner and I wanted a double cheeseburger so so bad, but I said "NO" and felt so proud of myself for doing it!!

Good for you!

Yay! Thanks for taking up the challenge and starting this thread.

Glad to have you with us!


I went out with some friends last night that I hadn't seen in a while. Even though alcohol isn't allowed on Phase 1 of SB, I told myself I could have 2 beers, which I did and then I switched to diet coke. I didn't have any of the fries that everyone was sharing, even though they smelled good!

When I got home I was hungry, but just went to bed. I did go for a walk yesterday.

Everyone's doing great!

 

[carissanboys]

I thought about you all last night when I was out. I really think this thread will be a good motivation tool. We went to our school play and then out for dinner/snacks afterwards. There were 8 of us at the table and we just ordered a bunch of appetizers. I didn't eat any of the fried ones and only had a small portion of the others. Usually I would have eaten much more but I'm trying to at least be down 1 pound for weigh in next week!

This afternoon I am going to the movies so I'll be thinking of you all when I try to bypass the concession stand.

Great job Michelle! Once you have your mind set on something, it's easier to stick with the plan

 

[camelotcats]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

Oh no. I'm sure you will work through it though.

 

[carissanboys]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

Hopefully you'll be lucky and it won't affect you

 

[scottny]

Just think about all of the special attention you'll get being the only man

I like this already.

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

you can do it.

 

[mkluvsmickey]

Well, I just found out that the meds they put me on yesterday have a common side effect of WEIGHT GAIN! Gah!

This is going to make things more challenging....

Sorry to hear this. You like a challenge though, right? Is this something you have to be on for a while or is it temporary?

 

[wirki]

Afternoon everyone. I hope you are all doing well. Well I though I would tell you about my night. I worked..yuck. It would not be so bad, but I work in an ice cream shop. Not really good for someone who is trying to lose weight. But we were so busy I did not get a chance to eat any. And I was working off the calories instead of eating them!! I was going to stop and have a beer after work, but I was too tired. Came home hungry, had a glass of water, said hello on Dis and went to bed. This morning went out for breakfast. Had egg whites instead.
I have had 2 diets already, so I need to drink some water!!
Hope you all are doing well today.

Nice job everyone last night. Lets keep it going

 

[carissanboys]

Afternoon everyone. I hope you are all doing well. Well I though I would tell you about my night. I worked..yuck. It would not be so bad, but I work in an ice cream shop. Not really good for someone who is trying to lose weight. But we were so busy I did not get a chance to eat any. And I was working off the calories instead of eating them!! I was going to stop and have a beer after work, but I was too tired. Came home hungry, had a glass of water, said hello on Dis and went to bed. This morning went out for breakfast. Had egg whites instead.
I have had 2 diets already, so I need to drink some water!!
Hope you all are doing well today.

Nice job everyone last night. Lets keep it going

Great job! Don't you feel great today?

Even though I only got 5 hours of sleep last night, I managed to go for my walk today. I really just wanted to take a nap, but it's so nice out today! I'm also very happy that I've gone out to eat twice since starting South Beach and I've stuck to my allowed items. It's great that so many restaurants are offering low carb meals now. Had a very yummy one at Macaroni Grille today

 

[camelotcats]

Hopefully you'll be lucky and it won't affect you

you can do it.

Sorry to hear this. You like a challenge though, right? Is this something you have to be on for a while or is it temporary?

Thanks everyone. THis is probably going to be a pretty permanent medication, so I'm going to have to deal with it, if I do gain weight. Increase work outs or something....

 

[scottny]

I am starting tomorrow. I forgot 7 of us are going out tonight to see "The Other Boleyn Girl" and then dinner.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I am doing pretty well today, only consumed 728 calories so far so that leaves me about 450 for dinner which will probably be some grilled chicken breast. I've been at work all day today so no exercise yet, we'll see if I can fit some in this evening but I don't get home till after 8 tonight.

 

[wirki]

I am starting tomorrow. I forgot 7 of us are going out tonight to see "The Other Boleyn Girl" and then dinner.

Have fun tonight. Just think about what you are eating. I am not saying not to get what you want....just maybe not have an app and a dessert. Otherwise there could be to many tomorrows to come. ( I only know from experience)
And order a drink and a water. That way you have plenty to drink without the extra calories.
Enjoy!!

 

[camelotcats]

This is what I love about my diet...No foods are off limits, and no calorie counting. It's the lazy "diet".

Only eat when you are hungry, and have what you want. If you are a a restaurant, and order what you want, only eat what you want, and not everything they serve you (If you don't want the potatoes, even if you know they are ok, and you are just "not in the mood" don'e eat them, just because they are there). If you are unsure of what you want, eat veggies and fruit. Only eat until you are no longer hungry/satisfied (not "full", no longer hungry). Wait and be sure you are satisfied....if not, eat more. Don't nibble, or eat out of boredom.

That's pretty much it.....with some other suggestions, etc. I still do things you are not supposed to do. (I sometimes eat too much, especially if it's something I love, and I am not careful about not having many heavy meals in a row).

It's been slower as I have gotten used to eating this way, but I have also lost almost 20 lbs, kept them off, and am not worried about "maintaining". Also, I still get to drink my coke and eat my stinky cheese and cinnamon buns on Sundays.

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years.

Will power is a struggle for me too. Some days I have it and others I don't, most of the time I don't, thus my problem.

I think part of my problem is I am a lazy cooker. I hate putting a lot of time into preparing my meals so I tend to stick with stuff that is fast to prepare or I order out, a lot of the time that is not the healthiest stuff. I'm trying to work at that though.

 

[wirki]

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years.

Let's just say I talk a good game. I am hoping that if I keep telling everyone else what is the right thing to do I will do it to

Do what works

 

[carissanboys]

This is what I love about my diet...No foods are off limits, and no calorie counting. It's the lazy "diet".

Only eat when you are hungry, and have what you want. If you are a a restaurant, and order what you want, only eat what you want, and not everything they serve you (If you don't want the potatoes, even if you know they are ok, and you are just "not in the mood" don'e eat them, just because they are there). If you are unsure of what you want, eat veggies and fruit. Only eat until you are no longer hungry/satisfied (not "full", no longer hungry). Wait and be sure you are satisfied....if not, eat more. Don't nibble, or eat out of boredom.

That's pretty much it.....with some other suggestions, etc. I still do things you are not supposed to do. (I sometimes eat too much, especially if it's something I love, and I am not careful about not having many heavy meals in a row).

It's been slower as I have gotten used to eating this way, but I have also lost almost 20 lbs, kept them off, and am not worried about "maintaining". Also, I still get to drink my coke and eat my stinky cheese and cinnamon buns on Sundays.

I'm really impressed with everyone here's will power. I have NONE. That's why I like what I am doing....it's the first hting that worked for me in 5 years.

It's funny how different things work for different people. Part of the reason why I like South Beach (besides the fact that it really is the way we should be eating - lean meats, whole grains, fruits, veggies, low fat dairy, etc.) is because those first two weeks are fairly strict and I can't make excuses with myself. If I'm doing other diets I tend to talk myself into eating something I shouldn't and then I blow the whole thing and give up. I really have no willpower so less restrictive diets don't work for me. Once I'm on the maintenance part of the plan there really won't be anything I can't eat, in moderation.

 

[carissanboys]

Do what works

 

[carissanboys]

I am starting tomorrow. I forgot 7 of us are going out tonight to see "The Other Boleyn Girl" and then dinner.

Have fun! I want to see that as I loved the book. I'm afraid it won't be nearly as good though.