Disneyland Divas working out, getting healthy, and looking fine in '09!!

[wendylady36]

Hello everyone! So I got a call from the scheduling office at my work yesterday to discuss my first day back which is this coming monday. Because I have been out for the last 6 weeks I am at the bottom of the totem pole so to speak on overtime. They have informed me that on Monday I will be working a double...16 hours in a row with no breaks!

So, has everyone had at least one bottle of water today? I haven't so here it goes....ok, there is one bottle down! Hope everyone is having a great day!

Sarah

16 hrs!? I don't think I could last. At least you get more money for Disneyland!

Wow, you drink water fast.

Hello!

I did 4 miles at the gym yesterday. 1/2 mile of that on the stairclimber. I was dying! Only 1 more mile and I achieve my July exercise goal! I'll be going to the gym tonight as well.

I talked to Tyrae (DSis' DBF) who worked as personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness and he said I need to cut my calories down to 1400, the same as Diana (my DSister) who is 80lbs lighter than me! 1400 calories?!?!? How will I live?

Wow, 1400 calories!? I don't know if I could survive. I went on a website that said I should/could eat just over 2,000 calories to lose 2 lbs a week, but I'm calling b.s. on that one, because I've had less then 2,000 calories and my weight has gone anywhere. We can do this though!

 

[mommaU4]

You'll have to catch me first! ...which actually shouldn't be too hard.

What??

Catch you?

Ummmm, yeah, forget it.

I'm busy right now.......

 

[toocherie]

Cheryl-

Good job on the water and the doctor's appointment! Oh, your life sounds so busy! I think that Beth is right about scheduling in time for yourself. It's so important! Even a little pampering might be in order (I'm thinking a pedicure or something ...). That kind of schedule just doesn't sound like something that I could do day in and day out. Do you have the opportunity to get our of your office during the day just to get some fresh air and go on a walk? Can you schedule in time where you can just focus on yourself and rest? Taking care of yourself is just as urgent as taking care of all those demanding clients. For sure!

Thanks to you and Beth too . . . . today is somewhat better . . ..slightly LOL.

Actually, I DO schedule some "pampering"--because of my arthritis/fibromyalgia I try to get a massage once a week (tonight--thank the gods)--and I decided that once a month I am going to D-land and stay there--either at an on-site hotel if I can get a good rate or Hojo's or one of the other Harbor hotels. So--DBF (who says he doesn't care what we do at DL, he'll be my "puppy dog"!) and I are going this weekend to the PPH (because I got a screamin rate). We'll probably go mid-day on Sat. and stay until Mon. morning (when I will dutifully get up and go to work!)

So--I'm not a COMPLETE workaholic --- yet. LOL.

 

[wendylady36]

What??

Catch you?

Ummmm, yeah, forget it.

I'm busy right now.......

Heck, I'll make it easy and come to you. I'd rather be enjoying a drink on the beach then in this sweltering hot office.

Thanks to you and Beth too . . . . today is somewhat better . . ..slightly LOL.

Actually, I DO schedule some "pampering"--because of my arthritis/fibromyalgia I try to get a massage once a week (tonight--thank the gods)--and I decided that once a month I am going to D-land and stay there--either at an on-site hotel if I can get a good rate or Hojo's or one of the other Harbor hotels. So--DBF (who says he doesn't care what we do at DL, he'll be my "puppy dog"!) and I are going this weekend to the PPH (because I got a screamin rate). We'll probably go mid-day on Sat. and stay until Mon. morning (when I will dutifully get up and go to work!)

So--I'm not a COMPLETE workaholic --- yet. LOL.

A massage would be heavenly right now. I hope you enjoy yours for the both of us!

Good decision on Disneyland once a month! Have tons of fun this weekend!

 

[sahbushka]

I soooo wish I could go to Disneyland once a month...I am lucky if I get to go once a year!

Anyway, feeling very hungry right now so I am going to go have a bottle of water and empty the dishwasher...redirect my thoughts!

Sarah

 

[mommaU4]

UGH!!!! Yesterday and today were such bad days for me!! I'd do ok, and then for some reason I'd just mess up and end up eating something I really shouldn't have. I hate that. So frustrating.

I don't know why. But now I am so not looking forward to tomorrow. I just know I am not going to be where I want to be.

 

[sahbushka]

UGH!!!! Yesterday and today were such bad days for me!! I'd do ok, and then for some reason I'd just mess up and end up eating something I really shouldn't have. I hate that. So frustrating.

I don't know why. But now I am so not looking forward to tomorrow. I just know I am not going to be where I want to be.

I know how frustrating that can be. In the past that would be the start of the end for me, but as strong amazing women we can look at what we did and know that it is in the past. Each moment we have the opportunity to shape our future what ever way we want. This moment choose to move forward toward your goals and realize that the past can't be changed but the future can. It may not be a fun weigh in but it is a clean slate for a whole new week! We can do this together!

Sarah

 

[sahbushka]

Good morning everyone. I had a 3 lb loss this morning! I am very pleased with that. If I can lose 2-3 lbs each week for the next 6 weeks I will meet my goal of 16 lbs in 7 weeks (by September 12). Hope everyone did just as well, and if not I am sure you will do great this coming week! Fresh start!

Sarah

 

[sahbushka]

Where is everyone this morning? Come out Come out whereever you are! I have to go take ds to dentist so I will check in this afternoon!

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Happy Friday!

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is friendly to the mind as to the body.
-Joseph Addison



Great job sabushka!!!

I'm down a whopping 4 sticks of butter. (the scale just makes our losses seem too small...I need a visual )

Exercise:
14 miles run
1 weight session (I'll do second one today)
1 yoga class
1 swimming session

I was really happy with my five mile run on Saturday, but my body feels like it's been in recovery mode all week and just has been hard to move. Yesterdays run was just...ouch!

 

[mommaU4]

Where is everyone this morning? Come out Come out whereever you are! I have to go take ds to dentist so I will check in this afternoon!

Sarah

I'm here!!!! I'm just being slow this morning. GREAT job on the weight loss!!!!!
Oh, and I have to take all four of my kids to the dentist next Tuesday. Ummm yeah, that'll be fun. NOT!!!

Happy Friday!

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is friendly to the mind as to the body.
-Joseph Addison



Great job sabushka!!!

I'm down a whopping 4 sticks of butter. (the scale just makes our losses seem too small...I need a visual )

Exercise:
14 miles run
1 weight session (I'll do second one today)
1 yoga class
1 swimming session

I was really happy with my five mile run on Saturday, but my body feels like it's been in recovery mode all week and just has been hard to move. Yesterdays run was just...ouch!

You are doing so good!!!

 

[mommaU4]

OK, last week I was at 237.6

This week I am at 233.4 for a loss of 4.2 pounds. I am so happy considering I had rough days this week.

You are so right Sarah, in the past slip ups would have been the beginning of the end for me, but not anymore!! Now I see they are just that, one slip up in a lifetime of healthy eating and I am not going to let that send me back to old bad habits.

So far, since the second week of May, I've lost 29.6 pounds. SO CLOSE to getting that 30 pound banner!!!

 

[wendylady36]

Congratulations girls!

I'm gonna hold off on the weigh in for this week until tomorrow. I went to the ER at 5PM yesterday, because my grandpa was taken in for internal bleeding. Nobody else showed up so I made sure he was taken care of and didn't get home until midnight. I ended up skipping lunch and dinner, so I want to give my body some recovery time.

 

[mommaU4]

Congratulations girls!

I'm gonna hold off on the weigh in for this week until tomorrow. I went to the ER at 5PM yesterday, because my grandpa was taken in for internal bleeding. Nobody else showed up so I made sure he was taken care of and didn't get home until midnight. I ended up skipping lunch and dinner, so I want to give my body some recovery time.

Oh no, I hope he is ok.

 

[wendylady36]

Oh no, I hope he is ok.

Thanks, Beth. He is OK, as far as I know. He's in the ICU and they gave him a blood transfusion last night. I've never appreciated blood donors more then I do now. Thank you to all of you that donate blood!

 

[mommaU4]

Thanks, Beth. He is OK, as far as I know. He's in the ICU and they gave him a blood transfusion last night. I've never appreciated blood donors more then I do now. Thank you to all of you that donate blood!

How scary. I'm glad to hear he's doing ok now though.

 

[disney-inspired]

Good afternoon weight-loss buddies!

I worked out last night and completed 4 miles! So I totally beat my July exercise goal AND I'm going to the gym again today with my sister in about an hour or so.

Last night I started using the weight machines at the gym since it was pretty empty. I worked my abs, legs, chest and biceps. I'm a bit sore today but I LOVE it!

 

[sahbushka]

OK, last week I was at 237.6

This week I am at 233.4 for a loss of 4.2 pounds. I am so happy considering I had rough days this week.

You are so right Sarah, in the past slip ups would have been the beginning of the end for me, but not anymore!! Now I see they are just that, one slip up in a lifetime of healthy eating and I am not going to let that send me back to old bad habits.

So far, since the second week of May, I've lost 29.6 pounds. SO CLOSE to getting that 30 pound banner!!!

Yeah Beth! I could not be happier for you! Especially after how down you were feeling yesterday! And that is a lesson to all of us as well...just because we don't think we did as well as we would like, our bodies could be doing great! We should never give up! Speaking of which, I had a lot more lunch than normal today. My mom went to my favorite Greek restaurant and got 2 lunch orders that we shared between 3 of us. It was soooo yummy! I did not count points at all, but I plan to stick to my target number of points all week and not use any more flex. I think it will work out just fine! I need to drink more water today though, my breath is very garlic-y.

So far sounds like people are doing ok on the weight loss for the week! Way to go! And Beth, you will soooo break that 30 lb goal this coming week!

Sarah

 

[disney-inspired]

OK, last week I was at 237.6

This week I am at 233.4 for a loss of 4.2 pounds. I am so happy considering I had rough days this week.

You are so right Sarah, in the past slip ups would have been the beginning of the end for me, but not anymore!! Now I see they are just that, one slip up in a lifetime of healthy eating and I am not going to let that send me back to old bad habits.

So far, since the second week of May, I've lost 29.6 pounds. SO CLOSE to getting that 30 pound banner!!!

That's great! What did you do?!
I'm weighing in tomorrow, hoping to lose 2.5 lbs so I can get my 10lb banner!

 

[mommaU4]

That's great! What did you do?!
I'm weighing in tomorrow, hoping to lose 2.5 lbs so I can get my 10lb banner!

I wish I knew!!! Then I could do it again.

I did drink more water because Sarah kept yelling at me , so maybe that was it.