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

[mommaU4]

To all the Disneyland Divas!!

 

[disney-inspired]

Well, no gain is a success in my book! I hope you get to go to DL and have some fun!

I just re-calculated my BMR (basal metabolic rate), which is how many calories your body burns if you were in bed all day (to keep you alive) and if I keep my calorie intake at 1300 (hard at times) I can create a deficit of 1 lb (3500 calories) in 6 days. Then I add in my exercise and I need to burn about 333 calories x 4 days a week = -1329 calories.

Add that together and I have a total deficit of -5250 calories = -1.5 lbs a week.

I suggest everyone do it, it's very informative.
Here's the website - BMR calculator

After you enter your information, under the entry box you can click the link "Daily Calorie needs" to find out how many calories you would need to eat if you wanted to maintain your weight (uh, NO thank you) and from there you can decide how many to eat to LOSE weight.

 

[grizbuzz]

Happy Saturday Ladies!

Got back to my exercise today and ran about 5 or 6 miles. Not sure the exact mileage, but it was a good long run. I'm glad to be back on track!

Now, I'm resurrecting a quote in honor of Cristabel who is doing SO well with her exercise and 5k races.

QUOTE OF THE WEEKEND:
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
-St Francis of Assisi

So, Cristabel, let's see if we can't both do the 1/2 marathon in Disneyland next August! :

 

[sahbushka]

Hey all. So after work I came home and weeded my flower bed and pruned my flower baskets. It feels so good to finally have those done. I also took a bag around my neighborhood and picked up garbage. I hate when there are bits of debris scattered around. Now I am taking some ME time! It has been a while since I have not had to listen for the sound of my baby stirring or my ds not making any noise...yes you read that correctly. The more quiet he is the more trouble he is getting into! Anyway, I need to get caught up on my email and I am trying to read all the ladies only trip posts...I am only on page 85, but I am getting there! I have a huge bottle of water in front of me...now I must drink!

Sarah

 

[mommaU4]

This day should be a do-over. Oh well. Hope everyone is doing better then I did today!

 

[daisy_77]

This whole week should be a do-over for me.


I have been non-stop eatin' all week! It was the first week of school and there were treats galore in the faculty room AND this weekend was a eat-o-rama. It was a scary sight. I am afraid get near the scale. LoL!
I will start fresh right now and get my bootay in gear for a new week.

Beth----I need your address for the Points calculator.


AND Congrats to all the losers this week!


AND thanks Cristabel for the BMR calculator...it is a neat tool!

 

[sahbushka]

Ok, I know I shouldn't have done it, but I stepped on the scale this morning. It showed me up 1-2 lbs from my w/i friday. Now I know I have done really well the past 3 days. Granted I had hot dogs and smores last night but it was all in my alloted points so I shouldn't be showing a gain! Ok, so here is hoping it was just one of those fluke w/i things and that everything will be hunky dorey by friday! I have to go get ready for work now...I have a double.

Talk to you all later and....drink that water!

Sarah

 

[mommaU4]

January, I'm sorry it's been a rough week. It can be so hard when you are around other people and there are lots of goodies.

I don't know what it is with me lately. I think it's because I have been putting too much pressure on myself to lose a certain amount before my trip. Then I panic that I can't do it, and end up sabotaging myself, as weird as that sounds.

In the beginning I was just doing what I needed to do with no time tables or pressure. I had little goals, but they were like 5 lbs at a time, so it was no big deal. I guess I need to get back to that more casual way of thinking and as long as I'm trying my best, figure I'll lose it when I lose it.


Anyway, Sarah, good luck with your double today. Don't fret over the scale. I know I can show a difference from day to day too. That's why I try to stick to a certain day, time and even the same clothing. LOL


Good luck to everyone this week!!! Let's make it a good one!!

 

[grizbuzz]

Happy Labor Day Ladies!

Let's try this week to be more grateful for the progress we are making. A positive attitude will lead to more success. Beating ourselves up is self defeating. Gratitude is important - being grateful that we are healthy, that we are on the right path, that we have legs that work, hearts that beat, the will and support and that we need to reach our goals with hard work over time.

Beth: Remember, goals should be inspirational, not demoralizing. Maybe focus on those things you have control of...like what you eat, how much you exercise...and not reaching an arbitrary weight goal by an arbitrary date. We're in this for the long run. Even after we all reach our goal weight, the struggle continues as we work to maintain and stay healthy. To pick an arbitrary number and then beat yourself up for not meeting it is ridiculous. I'm so proud of you that you were able to lose last week and turn things around! And you lost a great amount: 1-2 pounds. Maybe you could chose another goal, like I'm going to be able to walk 1 mile or 2 miles (or whatever goal makes sense from where you are today) by the time I get to Disneyland. And you will benefit more from the extra energy you get from exercising more on your trip then you will from weighing 1 pound more or 1 pound less. Plus, once you start exercising, there's more wiggle room if you have a treat now and then, because you're burning more calories!! If you stick with eating right and exercising, you will lose weight. Maybe not exactly on your desired schedule, but it will come off!

sabushka: Stay off the scale! (though I must admit I get on it more than once a week) And hot dogs are evil and just not worth the fat and calories (save for the almost fat free ones that don't taste that good). You are doing SO WELL -- taking care of yourself, plus working so much and taking care of your family. You should feel SO GOOD about the great work you are doing. Really!

January: Here's to a great week!

I think we need to spend more time feeling good about ourselves and the work we are doing. It does help us to do better and we are worth it! Really! There is no fast and easy way to lose weight and get in shape. But it's worth the work.

Hope I didn't sound preachy today. Apologies if I did.

With that I'll leave us with the
QUOTE OF THE DAY
There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.
-Author unknown

 

[mommaU4]

Beth: Remember, goals should be inspirational, not demoralizing. Maybe focus on those things you have control of...like what you eat, how much you exercise...and not reaching an arbitrary weight goal by an arbitrary date. We're in this for the long run. Even after we all reach our goal weight, the struggle continues as we work to maintain and stay healthy. To pick an arbitrary number and then beat yourself up for not meeting it is ridiculous. I'm so proud of you that you were able to lose last week and turn things around! And you lost a great amount: 1-2 pounds. Maybe you could chose another goal, like I'm going to be able to walk 1 mile or 2 miles (or whatever goal makes sense from where you are today) by the time I get to Disneyland. And you will benefit more from the extra energy you get from exercising more on your trip then you will from weighing 1 pound more or 1 pound less. Plus, once you start exercising, there's more wiggle room if you have a treat now and then, because you're burning more calories!! If you stick with eating right and exercising, you will lose weight. Maybe not exactly on your desired schedule, but it will come off!

Hope I didn't sound preachy today. Apologies if I did.

Sound preachy?


Yeah, you did.







But I'm glad. I needed it. I actually read it over a few times because it made so much sense. Thank you.

 

[sahbushka]

Good morning all. I survived my 16 hour shift, got 5 1/2 hours sleep and now have to turn around and do another 8. Going to make a tortilla torte for dinner. It is pretty good ww recipe with corn tortillas, tomatoes, scallions, avacado, rf beans, and enchilada sauce.

Have a good day everyone and drink that water!

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Hello Ladies!

I got myself back to the gym today for some work with weights. Now I think I'm in need of a nice long nap. But looks like I'll be going to take DS to soccer practice instead. Oh well. I can always sleep later.

Here's my QUOTE OF THE DAY
It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
-Walt Disney

Have fun with whatever impossible you're working on this week!

 

[mommaU4]

Good morning all. I survived my 16 hour shift, got 5 1/2 hours sleep and now have to turn around and do another 8. Going to make a tortilla torte for dinner. It is pretty good ww recipe with corn tortillas, tomatoes, scallions, avacado, rf beans, and enchilada sauce.

Have a good day everyone and drink that water!

Sarah

OMG, that sounds so good! I like anything with a Mexican flare to it. Mmmmm.

Hello Ladies!

I got myself back to the gym today for some work with weights. Now I think I'm in need of a nice long nap. But looks like I'll be going to take DS to soccer practice instead. Oh well. I can always sleep later.

Here's my QUOTE OF THE DAY
It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
-Walt Disney

Have fun with whatever impossible you're working on this week!

Good for you on going to the gym!! Oh, and I love the quote.

 

[Stacerita]

I went to weigh in today and loss another .8 pounds. Now I am down 5.2 total. And that is with snacking and drinking over the weekend. Its hard when DBF spends tons of time with me. He is a huge snacker. So I tend to snack with him. He is supportive of me being in WW. But he thinks I am perfect just as I am. He also told me that he hopes that I am not losing the weight for him.

 

[mommaU4]

I went to weigh in today and loss another .8 pounds. Now I am down 5.2 total. And that is with snacking and drinking over the weekend. Its hard when DBF spends tons of time with me. He is a huge snacker. So I tend to snack with him. He is supportive of me being in WW. But he thinks I am perfect just as I am. He also told me that he hopes that I am not losing the weight for him.

That's nice to have him so supportive of you and accepting the way you are. My DH is like that too. In a way, I wish he'd tell me to get off my butt and lose some weight! Ok, well, not really because then I'd be PO'ed. LOL

But he keeps telling me how I look fine, and he still thinks I'm hot, etc which is nice, but makes me want to slack off sometimes. LOL He's been super supportive of me so far though and for that I am grateful.

Congrats on the loss!!! It all adds up!!!

 

[mommaU4]

I give up. I don't know what I am doing wrong. The scale is going the wrong way. Yesterday I was 230 and now I'm 231!!! WTH??
I even walked extra today. And I drank my water. Probably not enough water, but more then I had been. I've been keeping my calories between 1200 and 1300.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm really, really trying to stay positive and upbeat because I hate to be a downer, but it's hard and right now I really am just ready to throw in the towel.

 

[wendylady36]

I give up. I don't know what I am doing wrong. The scale is going the wrong way. Yesterday I was 230 and now I'm 231!!! WTH??
I even walked extra today. And I drank my water. Probably not enough water, but more then I had been. I've been keeping my calories between 1200 and 1300.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm really, really trying to stay positive and upbeat because I hate to be a downer, but it's hard and right now I really am just ready to throw in the towel.

Don't you dare give up Beth! Remember, your weight fluctuates during the day! You've been doing a great job, so don't you throw in that towel. We all have our ups and downs, but we should never give up!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Hi all,

I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted here. I just spent the last 45 minutes trying to get caught up with everything. It has been a crazy couple of weeks (maybe more like a month?). I've been stressed at work and when I'm stressed I munch. I had been doing pretty well before but gained 2.2 lbs in one week. I got back on track and at my weigh in today was down 1.2 . I also went back to the gym tonight and did 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Happy Labor Day Ladies!

Let's try this week to be more grateful for the progress we are making. A positive attitude will lead to more success. Beating ourselves up is self defeating. Gratitude is important - being grateful that we are healthy, that we are on the right path, that we have legs that work, hearts that beat, the will and support and that we need to reach our goals with hard work over time.

Beth: Remember, goals should be inspirational, not demoralizing. Maybe focus on those things you have control of...like what you eat, how much you exercise...and not reaching an arbitrary weight goal by an arbitrary date. We're in this for the long run. Even after we all reach our goal weight, the struggle continues as we work to maintain and stay healthy. To pick an arbitrary number and then beat yourself up for not meeting it is ridiculous. I'm so proud of you that you were able to lose last week and turn things around! And you lost a great amount: 1-2 pounds. Maybe you could chose another goal, like I'm going to be able to walk 1 mile or 2 miles (or whatever goal makes sense from where you are today) by the time I get to Disneyland. And you will benefit more from the extra energy you get from exercising more on your trip then you will from weighing 1 pound more or 1 pound less. Plus, once you start exercising, there's more wiggle room if you have a treat now and then, because you're burning more calories!! If you stick with eating right and exercising, you will lose weight. Maybe not exactly on your desired schedule, but it will come off!

I love this idea. I've been stuck going up and down on the same 5 lbs for about a year. Maybe I need to change my goals. Instead of the pounds lost, I'll track the number of miles I do at the gym. I just checked Google and it is 398 miles from my house to Disneyland. If I start logging my mileage I can "walk my way to fitness".

As I was typing the above, my DS came in and told me his 8yr old rabbit just passed away. He's not been doing well the last couple of days and I was afraid it was going to happen, but still its going to be hard for him. He's 21 but has Aspergers (a high functioning form of autism) and his bunny has been his buddy. He has a really hard time communicating his feelings and Nibbles was always someone he could "talk" to. Its going to be a rough couple of weeks as we deal with this. I know some people don't understand how people can get so emotional about a pet. But dang it I'm going to miss that bunny.

I'll try and be better about checking in and logging my miles.

J

 

[grumpyvet]

Hey everyone!! I need to lose at least 25 lbs AGAIN!!! I fell off the exercise band wagon, got a bit menapausey and piled on the pounds.

My story. I was a skinyy atheletic kid. Joined my first swim tean at age 5, did tumbling, rode horses, climbed trees. I was fit and around 140lbs when I graduated HS. (I am 5'8" with a rather big frame, shoulderpad look without the pads). I always felt like I was fat since I wasn't a petite little thing, but was fine.

I stayed within the 160-165 range for most of my life, then got married, add 10 lbs, then had a kid, add 15 lbs. Then I became one with my Nordic trak, lost 30 lbs, then I stopped, gained it back.

3-4 years ago I started swimming again. Religiously, lap after lap after lap. It felt good. I'd swim 1 1/2 hours 4 days a week. (like 2.25-2.5 miles each time). Didn't weigh myself, but size 10 pants fit, which for my frame is pretty thin. Oh, and I have horrible knees, dramatic arthritis in my right hip and my ankles are bad too,so swimming is a good choice for me!!!

Stopped, wearing size 14 again. Oh,and menapause. Yeah.

So, my first day off since kid starting school is Thursday, if my hiney is not in my speedo and doing the swim....someone shoot me. I actually love swimming, will hop in and swim 1000 yards with no breaks...why do I stop?

I also sometimes also take a class called Deep Water Sweat which is an awesome killer water aerobics with various equipment that really involves about 90 minutes of treading water in new and ingenious ways. I love it. Even when I've been swimming 8-10 miles a week, this class kicks my butt!!! Why do I stop?

Go figure. So, I will check in on Thursday with my report of swimming a minimum of 1.5 miles!!!! I hope!!

Amy

 

[disney-inspired]

I give up. I don't know what I am doing wrong. The scale is going the wrong way. Yesterday I was 230 and now I'm 231!!! WTH??
I even walked extra today. And I drank my water. Probably not enough water, but more then I had been. I've been keeping my calories between 1200 and 1300.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I'm really, really trying to stay positive and upbeat because I hate to be a downer, but it's hard and right now I really am just ready to throw in the towel.

Don't feel discouraged Beth! How long have you kept your calorie count between 1200-1300? My mom says that if you have been doing it for too long your body has adjusted, she suggest going to 1500 and upping your workout for a bit (a couple of weeks) to shake up your body a bit.

I haven't lost in 2 weeks, so I'm also feeling a bit blue but I've decided that you can't "see" the weight come off, but you can see your body changing. Like just the other day I noticed by butt is getting smaller and that is something I am VERY happy about.

OH another thing, try to add in strength training. The more muscle you build, the faster your body burns fat!

Come on beth, you've done SO well this far JUST KEEP SWIMMING!