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

[anut4disney]

That's me, angry and yelling at myself for allowing myself to gain so much!! I stepped on the scale this morning. In one month, I went from 213 back up to 235. Unbelievable. And so embarrassing for me to post. Really humiliating. But I've always been honest here with everyone and I'm not going to stop now.
I know how it happened; eating too much food (not sweets, just food! I can avoid the sweets easier than good food) and not exercising. At all.

I am very upset that I've let it get this out of control. For awhile, I just stopped caring. Maybe I was depressed and didn't even know it. Who knows. But as Sarah said, I am working on getting my healthy MOJO back!!!

Today I am working out and going back to food journaling, and drinking water. I know what needs to be done, now I just need to do it. I refuse to gain another pound. My goal now is to get back down to 213 hopefully before Thanksgiving.

Good luck to everyone of us. Have a happy and healthy week!!

I know that you can do it Beth.

Hey all, I am still in the groove I am happy to say! Working the late shift tonight and then a double tomorrow so should be able to stay on track for my wi tuesday. Have a great one!

Sarah

Way to go Sarah.

I hope everyone is having a great day.

 

[mommaU4]

Thanks Shirley. And I just have to say, I LOVE seeing that ticker in your sig!!! Can't wait to hang out with you again.

 

[sahbushka]

That's me, angry and yelling at myself for allowing myself to gain so much!! I stepped on the scale this morning. In one month, I went from 213 back up to 235. Unbelievable. And so embarrassing for me to post. Really humiliating. But I've always been honest here with everyone and I'm not going to stop now.
I know how it happened; eating too much food (not sweets, just food! I can avoid the sweets easier than good food) and not exercising. At all.

I am very upset that I've let it get this out of control. For awhile, I just stopped caring. Maybe I was depressed and didn't even know it. Who knows. But as Sarah said, I am working on getting my healthy MOJO back!!!

Today I am working out and going back to food journaling, and drinking water. I know what needs to be done, now I just need to do it. I refuse to gain another pound. My goal now is to get back down to 213 hopefully before Thanksgiving.

Good luck to everyone of us. Have a happy and healthy week!!

You can do this Beth! I have faith in you! We are here on this journey with you and here to support you in any way we can!

As for me, I am still on track...feeling good about it.

Grizbuzz, I know how difficult it must be being so far away from your norm, but you can do this. You can carve out a new norm and it can be a healthy one that you are proud of!

Shirley, I, too, am thrilled to see your ticker! Can't wait to see you again! Splash Mountain here we come!

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Hello Ladies-

I made it out on a short run yesterday and I do feel better. Today there is some sun shine, so let's see if I can get out again!

Beth-Glad to have you back here. Don't fret. You are healthy. You are beautiful. We've just got to get you exercising and eating right! Same thing I'm working on here. Once you start taking the first steps, you'll get back in the groove. Deal is: it's not a diet or a program; it's a lifestyle. You have developed good habits that will be easier to fall back into than when you established them the first time. Your body will remember the routine when nudged. And as I remember...you drop FAST when you get on track.

Sarah-Keep on rocking girlfriend!!

To help us all get on track, I'm resurrecting the

QUOTE OF THE DAY
We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.
-Jesse Owens, American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist

BTW...had interview for job on Friday. Loved it! Want the job! (hated the criminal laden train station, but that's another story don't want to waste good energy going into...) Haven't heard back yet. If you have any extra pixie dust... Thanks.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Okay, I'm back. Ahem. Yeah, I've gained about five pounds from my new low. For the newcomers, I've lost 20lb+ over the last year. Last month hit a rough, tough speedbump that I don't want to go into and it sent me into a different mode of eating.

It was all about comfort and survival - eat whatever is on the table, the things I usually do not eat. My trainer went on vacation so I had no one to be accountable to for two weeks. Now he is back and I am reining myself in. We worked out a new goal to lose 10 lb by the end of the year. That is a little over a pound a week, so I know it is do-able (esp since this last five pounds was just put on).

I have not forsaken the gym at least, but I'm going to up that from 4x a week to 6x. It feels like a lot of things that I cannot control right now, but the gym and exercise is something I can control. And I always feel better once I do.

I have found that in order to really be successful I need to have a definite plan to lose weight - just deciding to try to get more exercise and eat healthier doesn't do much for me because there is no accountability - "if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time". I don't like structure and having to answer to anyone so this can be difficult. When I started trying to lose weight I wanted to lose 100 lbs. It is hard to feel like you are getting anywhere when you lose 1 or 2 or 5 when you have so far to go. I have done so many different things to lose weight, I had to find what worked for me at the time depending on what was going on in my life. But I would make up my mind that I was going to follow some kind of plan (eating/exercise) for a specific period of time or until a lost a certain amount (2 months, between now and X (like a special event), 10 lbs., whatever). Small goals were great because after losing 10 or 20 lbs. my body just won't lose any more so I have to take a break, like a couple of weeks, months, even a year or whatever until I was ready for the next step. I have done SlimFast, LA Weight Loss, eating no more than 1200 calories, Medifast, or even just cutting out sugar and starch. Exercise is great for you but unless you eat less, it will not make you lose weight. Our super-size society doesn't help - did you know that the average restaurant dish contains 3-4 servings of food? It can take a long time but at least the scale goes down over time rather than up and that is a good thing! So in six years I have lost 80 lbs. and still going. That seems like a loooong time when you are young, but it is harder to lose when you get old (like me) and I can look back and feel good about the changes I have made. I hope to lose that last 20 lbs. before the February trip but if I don't, I know I will get there eventually.

So there is my testimony. Hope it helps someone.

It was lovely to hear. I totally agree with everything you said. I am so glad you're here.

Oh, Sarah! I'm so sorry! That is just NOT ok.

Cristabel--have you considered joining a group like Weight Watchers that you can attend weekly in person? It might help with support and consistency in sticking with your program.

We can do this! And it IS important. So very important.

Jen, thank you for the quotes! I agree with you that Sarah, that was not good, what DH did. And Cristabel, I do think it would help you to have a WW group. Another choice is some churches have a free group.
Jen, I know you will get back on track.

That's me, angry and yelling at myself for allowing myself to gain so much!! I stepped on the scale this morning. In one month, I went from 213 back up to 235. Unbelievable. And so embarrassing for me to post. Really humiliating. But I've always been honest here with everyone and I'm not going to stop now.
I know how it happened; eating too much food (not sweets, just food! I can avoid the sweets easier than good food) and not exercising. At all.

I am very upset that I've let it get this out of control. For awhile, I just stopped caring. Maybe I was depressed and didn't even know it. Who knows. But as Sarah said, I am working on getting my healthy MOJO back!!!

Today I am working out and going back to food journaling, and drinking water. I know what needs to be done, now I just need to do it. I refuse to gain another pound. My goal now is to get back down to 213 hopefully before Thanksgiving.

Good luck to everyone of us. Have a happy and healthy week!!

At least you are here, like me, Beth. I am also going to pull out the food journal, since I have lost my touch. More water.

What will make it so much easier for you is to move your body. DVDs, or just walking... I sweep up the leaves around my house to get moving. What Jen said is so true - you are healthy and beautiful AND you have come a long ways toward your new body!!!

BTW...had interview for job on Friday. Loved it! Want the job! (hated the criminal laden train station, but that's another story don't want to waste good energy going into...) Haven't heard back yet. If you have any extra pixie dust... Thanks.

Going to go get more water now!

 

[grizbuzz]

OK, I this past week has been kind of rough. Interviewed for a job I really think I want. Got pick pocketed at the train station after the interview and my bank account was emptied, plus all my ID stolen. Then got laid off from my US job (which isn't really as bad as it sounds...I knew it was coming and actually was waiting to get laid off, so I could get some severance instead of just quitting...but still, somehow it still stings after working for a company for nine years)...and then today I found out I did not get the job I applied for that I thought I really wanted. Trying not to take it personally, but that's hard too.

It's all kind of confusing. Truth is, we probably could be OK with money even if I don't get a job after we pay off the big expense of us moving here. And gosh, I don't even know what I want to do.

Good news is I did run yesterday. Now I need to put a little more energy into eating right. All the visible food around here is bread, chocolate, coffee.

OK, now what do I work on? All my energy was going into getting that job. Oh, and I got rejected from an HP job I applied to last week, too. This is fun.

Chin up, shoulders back and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Now for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
What is important is to keep learning, to enjoy challenge, and to tolerate ambiguity. In the end there are no certain answers.
– Matina Horner

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Oh Jen, you've had a really nasty week. I am sad to hear you were pickpocketed! I always remember Switzerland as so safe. Is there any protection on your bank account? I would try to fight that one.

It sounds like the economy there rivals ours here. Don't give up on the job search, though. That was just one job. There are others out there and anyone would be lucky to have you.

I'm glad you're running. Keep the endorphins (and the chin) up!! Focus on all the good that is around you and attract more.

OK, I this past week has been kind of rough. Interviewed for a job I really think I want. Got pick pocketed at the train station after the interview and my bank account was emptied, plus all my ID stolen. Then got laid off from my US job (which isn't really as bad as it sounds...I knew it was coming and actually was waiting to get laid off, so I could get some severance instead of just quitting...but still, somehow it still stings after working for a company for nine years)...and then today I found out I did not get the job I applied for that I thought I really wanted. Trying not to take it personally, but that's hard too.

It's all kind of confusing. Truth is, we probably could be OK with money even if I don't get a job after we pay off the big expense of us moving here. And gosh, I don't even know what I want to do.

Good news is I did run yesterday. Now I need to put a little more energy into eating right. All the visible food around here is bread, chocolate, coffee.

OK, now what do I work on? All my energy was going into getting that job. Oh, and I got rejected from an HP job I applied to last week, too. This is fun.

Chin up, shoulders back and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Now for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
What is important is to keep learning, to enjoy challenge, and to tolerate ambiguity. In the end there are no certain answers.
– Matina Horner

 

[anut4disney]

OK, I this past week has been kind of rough. Interviewed for a job I really think I want. Got pick pocketed at the train station after the interview and my bank account was emptied, plus all my ID stolen. Then got laid off from my US job (which isn't really as bad as it sounds...I knew it was coming and actually was waiting to get laid off, so I could get some severance instead of just quitting...but still, somehow it still stings after working for a company for nine years)...and then today I found out I did not get the job I applied for that I thought I really wanted. Trying not to take it personally, but that's hard too.

It's all kind of confusing. Truth is, we probably could be OK with money even if I don't get a job after we pay off the big expense of us moving here. And gosh, I don't even know what I want to do.

Good news is I did run yesterday. Now I need to put a little more energy into eating right. All the visible food around here is bread, chocolate, coffee.

OK, now what do I work on? All my energy was going into getting that job. Oh, and I got rejected from an HP job I applied to last week, too. This is fun.

Chin up, shoulders back and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Now for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
What is important is to keep learning, to enjoy challenge, and to tolerate ambiguity. In the end there are no certain answers.
– Matina Horner

So sorry for everything going wrong at this time.

 

[sahbushka]

Just wanted to share...my dh just got a JOB!!!! He starts monday! I am so excited!

Sarah

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

I just read that!!! Yea, Sarah!!!

I went to a womens' health conference today. It's a wonderful, free event put on by corporate sponsors, and organized by my senator. I heard several experts talk about the latest trends in womens' health. One thing always stands out --

exercise.

The keynote speaker, a noted doctor, said we need to move our feet at least 5x a week, for 30 min. That can be walking, jogging, treadmill, dancing, skipping, whatever. And then some weight training 2-3x a week for the bones. I was so inspired I went directly to the gym afterwards.

Okay, let's hear from everyone. How are you doing this Halloween weekend?

 

[grizbuzz]

Just wanted to share...my dh just got a JOB!!!! He starts monday! I am so excited!

Sarah

Congratulations to your DH and to you!! Woohoo!

I went to a womens' health conference today. It's a wonderful, free event put on by corporate sponsors, and organized by my senator. I heard several experts talk about the latest trends in womens' health. One thing always stands out -- exercise.

The keynote speaker, a noted doctor, said we need to move our feet at least 5x a week, for 30 min. That can be walking, jogging, treadmill, dancing, skipping, whatever. And then some weight training 2-3x a week for the bones. I was so inspired I went directly to the gym afterwards.

Okay, let's hear from everyone. How are you doing this Halloween weekend?

Exercise!
I'm going to try to get in five times this week. If you include walking, I think I got in the 30 minutes five times last week. I did a "long" run this morning. Wow, I'm really not in shape anymore. But I am moving again and will get back into this. Even planning on joining a gym this week. Thing is you have to pay for the whole year upfront here. Ugh.

And I have some good news/bad news. Bad news first. I canceled my WDW marathon reservation at Bay Lake. There is just no way that's going to be able to happen this January. Good news is I booked VGC for Jan 6 and 7 for a 40th birthday bash!! Now I just need to figure out a venue at Disneyland. Who's coming to help me ring in a new fabulous decade???

And for the QUOTE OF THE DAY:
It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg.
– C. S. Lewis

Happy Halloween fabulous Divas!
&

 

[mommaU4]

Just checking in. I'm sick and feel icky.

Sarah, congrats for being on track!

Jen, sorry about all the hassles you've been through.

My head is in a fog. I can't remember what i wanted to say,

Have a good wekend everyone.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Congratulations to your DH and to you!! Woohoo!



Exercise!
I'm going to try to get in five times this week. If you include walking, I think I got in the 30 minutes five times last week. I did a "long" run this morning. Wow, I'm really not in shape anymore. But I am moving again and will get back into this. Even planning on joining a gym this week. Thing is you have to pay for the whole year upfront here. Ugh.

And I have some good news/bad news. Bad news first. I canceled my WDW marathon reservation at Bay Lake. There is just no way that's going to be able to happen this January. Good news is I booked VGC for Jan 6 and 7 for a 40th birthday bash!! Now I just need to figure out a venue at Disneyland. Who's coming to help me ring in a new fabulous decade???
:

(Hand in air) Me, me, me! Jen, that is amazing news. Did I read this right? You are flying in to DL this Jan 6 and 7th for your b-day? If so, I am so there for the b-day bash!

Great on the gym. You will get back in shape very fast.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Beth -- on your favorite day of the year??? NOOOOO....

 

[anut4disney]

Just wanted to share...my dh just got a JOB!!!! He starts monday! I am so excited!

Sarah

Yeah Sarah!!

 

[anut4disney]

Just checking in. I'm sick and feel icky.

Sarah, congrats for being on track!

Jen, sorry about all the hassles you've been through.

My head is in a fog. I can't remember what i wanted to say,

Have a good wekend everyone.

Hope you are feeling better Beth.

 

[grizbuzz]

Went on a short hill run Sunday and today (Tuesday). Just trying to get back in the habit of moving, even if the runs aren't terribly long.

And here's a QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Courage is the human virtue that counts most — courage to act on limited knowledge and insufficient evidence. That's all any of us have.
– Robert Frost

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Great on the running, Jen. The hills will make up for the length!

I have been to my gym every day now. Yesterday I worked out with my trainer and then drove to my real gym to get on the cross trainer. (that was after I had a large lunch).

I have started to reverse the gaining trend and expect to see one less pound by next week. If nothing else, I feel so good all day after exercising. I feel little oxygen bubbles going through my body.

At least I think I do.

Do one thing today that will make you feel better!

 

[mommaU4]

Checking in.

Feeling a bit better, but still not 100%. That will probably take awhile. It usually does.

Despite being sick over the weekend it didn't keep me from the Halloween candy and so add another three pounds for a grand total of 238 now. This is a gain of 25 pounds, or exactly half of what I originally lost.

I feel like Oprah, gaining all the weight back. Maybe if I had her millions I wouldn't care, but I don't, so I do. It really hit me this morning. I do NOT want to end up back where I was. No way, now how. I don't think I could handle that.

So I walked two miles this morning, I've been drinking water, and had a healthy breakfast. So far, so good. That's what I need to do right now. Take it one meal at a time. I have to focus on making it through each portion of the day and eventually, slowly but surely, I will get back to where I was.
But I can't even think that far ahead right now. For some reason it overwhelms me. I just have to stay in the here and now.

Thank you everyone for your support! And keep up the great work!!

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

Beth, glad to see you here.

That is great that you came to this point. Really. You are conscious and aware and that is the start of change. I totally understand the one day at a time. All we have is the "now" anyway, when you think about it.

Big congratulations on taking that walk!!!! It's good for your heart, your muscles, your skin, preventing disease (and we all know the other the side benefit).

Believe me, Oprah does feel bad when she gains the weight back. Having the millions only makes it more obvious that she failed in spite of all her personal chefs and trainers and every resource possible available to her. I admire her that she has not had surgery. And she has the whole world watching her gain it back!

We all feel it when we regain. We're pretty equal in that sisterhood.

You will lose that 25 that you've temporarily regained and then you'll continue to lose. Once you get your body chemistry levels right, your body wants to adjust itself.

Some things that I'm going to so this week:

food journaling. It works and for some reason I thought I didn't need to do it anymore. Hah!

Keeping up my 6 -7 day a week 30 min minimum cardio

Upping my weights/machines to 3 x a week (you can also do this with large food cans)

Counting my water intake

Beth, you did this before, so we know you know how to do it.
Here's to your healthy day!

Checking in.

Feeling a bit better, but still not 100%. That will probably take awhile. It usually does.

Despite being sick over the weekend it didn't keep me from the Halloween candy and so add another three pounds for a grand total of 238 now. This is a gain of 25 pounds, or exactly half of what I originally lost.

I feel like Oprah, gaining all the weight back. Maybe if I had her millions I wouldn't care, but I don't, so I do. It really hit me this morning. I do NOT want to end up back where I was. No way, now how. I don't think I could handle that.

So I walked two miles this morning, I've been drinking water, and had a healthy breakfast. So far, so good. That's what I need to do right now. Take it one meal at a time. I have to focus on making it through each portion of the day and eventually, slowly but surely, I will get back to where I was.
But I can't even think that far ahead right now. For some reason it overwhelms me. I just have to stay in the here and now.

Thank you everyone for your support! And keep up the great work!!