Disney Dream April 3rd, 2011 (Weight Loss Thread)

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hello Everyone!


I ended up exercising 4 times this week for 30 minutes each. I am kind of getting back into the swing of things...and my muscles are feeling it! That's a good thing, though. Have eaten less nutty buddies...I have two weeks to go until a wedding we are attending with a bunch of old friends...and three weeks until my cruise. We shall see!


Crystal

 

[Kanga+2Roos]

Hello!

Okay, so next week is vacation & then I am committed to this! In between my two pregnancies I went on South Beach & actually had some good luck with it (lost 60 lbs)--then I got pregnant & fell back into my old habits & that was that.

What I liked about South Beach is that it involved a lifestyle change & gave me guidelines to follow. I'll have to see if there's anything new out there, otherwise I'll go back to the South Beach plan--diets do not work for me! I also have a WiiFit so I will be using that for my exercise routine (once I break open the box, that is ). Now that I think of it, there's a hotel that has morning water aerobics that I could do--both boys will be in school this year so I'll have time right after I drop them off to do that!

To everyone who is already started, keep up the good work! You're inspiring the rest of us to get going! Looking forward to being a "loser" over the next months with you!

Kathryn

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hello Everyone! I exercised my 5 times this week for 30 minutes. Kind of getting back into the routine of exercise. It does make you feel better, though...but tough to make it a habit. Anyhow...hope everyone else is doing okay.


Crystal

 

[DontRushMe]

Hello Everyone, I guess I slipped off the wagon with another trip up north and the holiday weekend. But I am back now and with the kids going back to school tomorrow, I am thinking of it as a new begining. I am thinking of going back to Weight Watchers, but I have a hard time paying for them to tell me things I already know I should be doing.
My Zumba classes are over and they are only offering them every other Saturday, which may be fun but not really a weight loss option.
I am thinking of joining curves has anyone done this? What do you think?

 

[odhrty]

OK I'm in. I joined a new gym today that is closer to the house. I plan on getting up at 5 a.m. to workout since I work a 7 am and work 10 hour days. I'm also starting the medifast diet tomorrow. I have about 70 lbs to lose but I feel the April 2011 date give me plenty of time to get there. So thanks for motivating me and good luck to all.

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

I haven't been on here in awhile...but am continuing to exercise about 4 times a week. I feel good...but haven't really seen a change in my appearance. Maybe with some time...or maybe if I increase the exercising time...


I hope that everyone is seeing results with their challenge!


Crystal

 

[jetskigrl]

OK, I have no excuse now. I am back from WDW, but unfortunately have stayed in vacation mode in terms of eating, LOL. Not good....even some of the capris that I wore at WDW are too small now

Time to join all of you!!

 

[mjvans]

So, I was reading on another board that Castaway Cay has a 5k run/walk and from what I read, it is an ongoing thing! I think those of us participating in the Mango Rum Run should totally do this 5k too! What do you think? Seriously, it would be a great incentive to get out for a walk/jog/run and a great way to get in shape and shed some pounds. Every mile you run equals 100 calories that you burn. Let's do it!!!
Michelle

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

Anyone else have "weight loss" down on their New Year's resolution list?

The one thing about being sick is that it has jump started my new year weight loss. Now if I can only keep it off and chip away at a few more before the cruise!

 

[BishopFamily]

yes, of course.

we are watching Biggest Loser right now and hoping to get some weight off before the cruise.

 

[jetskigrl]

I have been trying, but failing miserably, LOL. I did walk on my lunch hour yesterday so if I can get back to do that faithfully, I have a chance of dropping a little weight before we go.

 

[Kanga+2Roos]

Okay, with too many excuses the past few months, we're into crunch time & I need to lose some weight before our cruise!

My dsis & I are going to try the "special k" challenge starting today & are going to be each other's support. It seems easy enough to follow for being on the go--two meals replaced with either cereal, a protein bar, or meal shake, two "special k" snacks, one healthy meal, & your choice of fruits/vegee's. We'll give it a shot & see how manageable it is & go from there. My biggest problem is not having SOME kind of guidelines to follow!

I'm going to try to get my excercise via the WiiFit since it's too snowy & waaay to cold to walk outside-yup, I'm a wimp. It looks like a lot on the Wish board like "myfitnesspal" to use as a food/exercise diary so I'm going to head over there to get signed up.

We can do this!

 

[Disney On A Dime!]

Hi Everyone! Ok...so the eliptical machine has not been used for a few months... We are in crunch time...and fitting into a bathing suit by April...with no tan...


So sorry that I haven't been over here in a few months...but it's a new year...and I have got to get back in shape! So I started my new meal plans...and yesterday stepped onto the eliptical machine. Hopefully I can keep this up for the next few months...still have to get through the Christmas candy...and then the Valentine's stuff...yikes!


So I'll check in here every week...hopefully I can keep to the exercise and eating routine...


Here's wishing that everyone else has great success, too!


Crystal

 

[Kanga+2Roos]

Hello!
Things are going well--I slipped this weekend since we went away but I'm right back into my diet routine now. I've been having some pretty good luck tracking down enough fruits & vegees to have for snacks which isn't easy at this time of year! I got my start using the WiiFit & really like it--even if it tells me I'm "unbalanced". Yes, yes I am a klutz, a 3rd generation one to be exact! I ended up shoveling heavy snow today for 1 1/2 hours so I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow but that's a good thing! Every bit helps!

Everyone stay positive!

 

[DontRushMe]

I was hoping by now to be done with the first 20 pounds and working on the second 20 pounds. I have to say I am still working on the first 10 pounds. I have been good all week, worked out 3 times, no carbs, no sweets and no alcohol and I did not loose 1 pound! UGH!!! Sorry to vent!

Hope everyone is doing better than me!!

 

[EcbLovesMickey]

I was hoping by now to be done with the first 20 pounds and working on the second 20 pounds. I have to say I am still working on the first 10 pounds. I have been good all week, worked out 3 times, no carbs, no sweets and no alcohol and I did not loose 1 pound! UGH!!! Sorry to vent!

Hope everyone is doing better than me!!

I totally understand, I have been walking and skipping snacks and generally trying to avoid temptation, but not too much weight dropping off Where is that magic weight loss fairy when you need her?

 

[Michele325]

Hi all, I'm going to try and join you. I'm going to try South Beach starting on monday. I have been exercising (30 minutes on the treadmill, 3 times a week) for the past 3 weeks. But I have been gaining weight! I've tried just watching what I have eaten, tried writing it down, but I just over eat anyway. Time to try something new. Only about 2 months to go and I would like to atleast loose a little weight before that.

 

[Kanga+2Roos]

Michele,
Love the South Beach diet--I had great sucess with that between my two ds's but fell off the wagon with my second pregnancy. My dsis & I had a big talk deciding which plan to follow this time & were going between South Beach & Weight Watchers (which she has done)--but then I saw the Special K diet & we thought we'd give that a shot, just because it's a no brainer, grab & go diet. I have lost about 7 pounds in the last 2 1/2 weeks between that & exercising but give most the credit to being more aware of what I'm eating & healthier choices, not just the Special K products.

I'm still thinking about switching to South Beach again just because I know I lost 25 pounds in the first 6 weeks the last time--which will be a nice amount off before the cruise! Have you done South Beach before? Let me know if you need any ideas for snacks--the first 2 weeks are the worst!

As for me--I feel great now that I'm into the exercise mode! I have the boys profiles in the Wii Fit Plus & they're having just as much fun exercising & competing with me, great motivation! I started the Biggest Loser Wii yesterday & really like it--I'm really beginning to think that I can do this!

Keep up the good work everyone!
Kathryn

 

[Michele325]

Thanks Kathryn, I haven't done South Beach before. I have been reading and reading. My book gets here today. I have picked foods I like, gone to the store, and bagged nuts for snacks I am already starting to eat more protein and vegetables (something I really need to do. I also feel better now that I am exercising. I have set Monday as my official start date though. I would love any ideas you have!

 

[Kanga+2Roos]

Okay, Michele talked me into it--I'm switching to South Beach! Special K was an easy, no-brainer, but it left too much room to cheat! I know I can do great on the South Beach if I add in the exercise that I'm now doing.

Michele--I PM'd you a bunch of ideas for getting started & having the right foods for Phase 1.

Today is my day to get my final cravings out & then I'm locking myself in to a healthier lifestyle--with a minor blip in the routine come cruisetime that is!

Kathryn