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

[grizbuzz]

Just reporting in sarge. Did my time

Woohoo! Alright!

Did my time too.

Swam for 25 minutes. It's been a looooooong time.

YEAH!!!

 

[trodrigue]

Hi guys. I didn't forget about you but with everything going on I haven't really been thinking about my weight loss but ironically I haven't been eating anything so I have lost none the less. I am currently at 153 just from plain not eating anything which I KNOW is not healthy but with what has been going on I haven't felt like eating much. Don't worry I HAVE been eating SOME just not a lot.

I am hoping that next week when things get more settled I can actually get back into a routine cuz I still want to exercise but I don't know how long it is going to take for me to feel normal again. Esp now that Shane is working nights. It is hard for me to workout with him "hanging around". So I don't know if I will be able to do that for now or not. I have a lot going on in the next few weeks too. Next week is nothing but the 1st week of feb I have to go to my surgery class and then I have to go meet my psychiatrist and then on the 5th I have my surgery. So a LOT going on. I may just have to wait till that is over before I start back in because I hate to START working out and then have to skip a week. We shall see.

I REALLY want this though and I am going to make sure that whatever meds they put me on don't encourage weight gain cuz I worked too hard to get the weight off that I already lost and I STILL want to lose at LEAST 10 more and possibly 20. So we shall see.

I have been reading yall's threads I just haven't contributed cuz I haven't been doing much lately.

I DO want this really bad though so once I get back on the horse I DO plan on doing this. Good luck to everyone who is still hanging in!! You guys are doing awesome!!

Kelly, You have a lot on your plate right now, so hang in there and get back on track when you can. I could not get anything done with my hubby hanging around everyday

 

[daisy_77]

Hugs to you, Kelly.

I know you are going through some difficult times. I am the opposite, I eat too much when I am under stress or upset. I am glad you are still thinking about us....we are thinking of you too!


Cristabel---good job getting in a swim. That is more than I have done.

 

[kelmac284]

Thanks guys. I will be back in the swing of things after a week or so. I just have to get on an even keel.

 

[mommaU4]

Hugs to you, Kelly.

I know you are going through some difficult times. I am the opposite, I eat too much when I am under stress or upset. I am glad you are still thinking about us....we are thinking of you too!


Cristabel---good job getting in a swim. That is more than I have done.

I'm the same way. When I'm worried or stressed, I eat and eat and eat and eat.

Thanks guys. I will be back in the swing of things after a week or so. I just have to get on an even keel.

You will! I know you've got a lot to deal with but you will be fine and we are here for ya.

 

[grizbuzz]

A special hi to Kelly this morning. Hope you're day is going well.

And to all my walkers and exercisers, we have a 20 minute session today. I hope our recovering surgery patients can also join us today. Remember, studies have shown (serious here) that walks help cut cravings more than anything! So if you have your mind in the candy gutter, nothing like a little fresh air and getting the blood flowing to get you thinking straight!

For our QUOTE OF THE DAY:
You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.
Rosalynn Carter

Happy Thursday Ladies!

 

[50sjayne]

Hi guys!

I can't believe how close the trip is! I would like to lose 12 more pounds before we meet. All of my spring clothes is a size too small and I cannot afford to go out and buy a bunch of new stuff, so I have to keep going strong.

I made the best lunch evah!

I baked some fries (3 pts)
and added some:
homemade chili (4 pts)
FF sour cream (1 pt)
WW shredded cheese (2 pts)
chopped tomatoes (0)
green onions (0)

=10 points. A bit high for lunch but I did not eat breakfast today. So, I figure I could afford to eat that many.

It was pretty delicious. I was surprised. I am not a mixer of food. So, surprisingly the nacho fries turned out great. Just thought I would share!

Irish nachos--nice...I was watching a show on the food network last night and they showed the place that started that. The show was on bar food-was driving me crazy but I didn't eat. I swear Guy Fieri is personally responsible for my record weight this year...(Diners, Drive Ins and Dives)

 

[50sjayne]

Well, I swam for 15 minutes, but did exercises in the pool for about 10 before that. It's hard for me to swim for very long--I'm always just watching that clock...lol.

 

[kelmac284]

Hi Jen!! Thanks for that. I can't believe that just cutting back on food is working. I haven't even been eating all that great but I just haven't been eating that MUCH. I was 152.8 this a.m. I am hoping that I will feel up to working out starting monday but as I said I don't know if I will or not because the following week is my surgery and I also have SO much going on with all my various counseling apts I may just try and wait till AFTER all that is over.

But at least SOMETHING is working.

You guys are doing so great. Everyone is going to look awesome at the meet! I am really excited about it. You have NO idea how much I need this getaway. I think it will REALLY cheer me up!

Hope everyone is doing well today on their various weight loss journeys!

 

[grizbuzz]

Morning ladies. Isn't today weigh in? Where's Beth to report in? I guess she must still be enjoying her mini vacation with DH.

So, I'm down a pound this week -- from my plateau weight. Just an odd fluctuation I'm sure. And exercise went well. I did my weekend long run and my leg and foot have been feeling better.

The only thing that's getting to me now is my nerves. Yes, with the race only one week away, I'm beginning to get nervous. What if I get sick and can't go? What if I have to go the bathroom during the run? What if an injury acts up during the race? What if I hate the crowds? What if? What if? What if...?

Then we have a family DCL cruise Feb 10 and I haven't even started getting ready for that. I need to start thinking about packing. DS5 has strep going around his class, so I'm getting worried that he'll catch it just before we're supposed to leave.

Let's just I'm getting the last minute jitters. I think I need some meditation, yoga classes and oh, a deep tissue massage would be nice. Hmmm.... Now how do I get that?

So for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

[trodrigue]

Let's just I'm getting the last minute jitters. I think I need some meditation, yoga classes and oh, a deep tissue massage would be nice. Hmmm.... Now how do I get that?

So for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
Don't waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour's duties will be the best preparation for the hours and ages that will follow it.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

HI Jen,
Well, you clearly need to read some of your own inspirational quotes! Then maybe you won't worry about the race. Just remember, you are ready and you will do awesome!

We are going on vacation Feb. 14 and I am having some of the anxiety. I need to spend some time making a list and then crossing stuff off it, so I feel in control!

My weigh in went well. I am down the usual one or two pounds. Gosh that seems incredibly slow, but I do know that is how it went on too. I just want to be 30 pounds lighter right now, not in 15 to 20 weeks! But, my pants are falling off of me, so that is good and I need to dig out my next smaller size. I have tons of clothes at all my sizes so won't need to shop, but I am going to get rid of my biggy clothes as I shrink out of them, because I swear I am not going back up again. I just realized that I have reached my first goal for sure, which was to be under 200 by my family trip. I am at about 198 on the real scale (190 on my scale). Woo Hoo. My next goal is to be in the 180's by the ladies trip which may be hard since it is right after 9 days at DL with the family. Hopefully all the running around will even out all the good stuff I am going to eat on my trip.

I hope Beth had a wonderful date night and either had really great s*x, or got a lot of extra sleep, depending on what she needed the most. Kelly, hope you feel up to exercising soon. Cristabel, good job getting back at it, and hang in there.

Have a good day all.
Tracey

 

[trodrigue]

Well, I swam for 15 minutes, but did exercises in the pool for about 10 before that. It's hard for me to swim for very long--I'm always just watching that clock...lol.

Good Job. I always clock watch when I exercise. But I keep at it, and you did too, so that's all that counts.

 

[trodrigue]

Well, I swam for 15 minutes, but did exercises in the pool for about 10 before that. It's hard for me to swim for very long--I'm always just watching that clock...lol.

Good Job. I always clock watch when I exercise. But I keep at it, and you did too, so that's all that counts.

 

[mommaU4]

HI!!!

Just checking in real quick! Congrats to those who've lost or maintained and who are keeping up with their exercise!!

I'm down this week from 221.4 to 215.2 for a loss of 6.2 pounds. Guess all that jello and yogurt helped, lol. Although now that I can start eating more normally I'll probably gain!!!

Jen, don't worry, you can do this! And I'll be thinking good thoughts you all stay well for the cruise!

Tracey, you post cracked me up! lol

TGIF ladies!

 

[grizbuzz]

HI!!!

Just checking in real quick! Congrats to those who've lost or maintained and who are keeping up with their exercise!!

I'm down this week from 221.4 to 215.2 for a loss of 6.2 pounds. Guess all that jello and yogurt helped, lol. Although now that I can start eating more normally I'll probably gain!!!

Jen, don't worry, you can do this! And I'll be thinking good thoughts you all stay well for the cruise!

Tracey, you post cracked me up! lol

TGIF ladies!

Down? After all that virtual JUNK you ate last week? I think you posted about 400,000 calories last week.

CONGRATULATIONS!
And don't think I'm gonna give you much more time off from walking.

-Jen

 

[grizbuzz]

HI Jen,
My weigh in went well. I am down the usual one or two pounds. Gosh that seems incredibly slow, but I do know that is how it went on too. I just want to be 30 pounds lighter right now, not in 15 to 20 weeks! But, my pants are falling off of me, so that is good and I need to dig out my next smaller size. I have tons of clothes at all my sizes so won't need to shop, but I am going to get rid of my biggy clothes as I shrink out of them, because I swear I am not going back up again. I just realized that I have reached my first goal for sure, which was to be under 200 by my family trip. I am at about 198 on the real scale (190 on my scale). Woo Hoo. My next goal is to be in the 180's by the ladies trip which may be hard since it is right after 9 days at DL with the family. Hopefully all the running around will even out all the good stuff I am going to eat on my trip.

Tracey

Congratulations!! You are doing SO great!
Slow and steady is the way to go!
15 weeks will be here before you know it.

 

[wendylady36]

You all are doing such a great job!!! Congratulations!

 

[daisy_77]

Irish nachos--nice...I was watching a show on the food network last night and they showed the place that started that. The show was on bar food-was driving me crazy but I didn't eat. I swear Guy Fieri is personally responsible for my record weight this year...(Diners, Drive Ins and Dives)

I didn't know there was a name! That is cool!
I will make them again.

 

[kelmac284]

Congrats everyone!! Beth I knew you would lose being on your liquid or soft foods diet. That is great!! I actually was back up a bit today but that is how it goes. I am not stressing though cuz I am not really trying right now.

Then today we REALLY blew it. We had to go do some errands and we got KFC. Def NOT on the diet!! So I am sure I will probably be up EVEN MORE tomorrow. But as I said probably after the next few weeks when things calm down a bit and after my surgery I hope to be raring to go. As long as things go well with that that is! I REALLY want this and I hope that I start feeling up to exercising soon cuz I want to get this weight off and have it STICK!!

Good luck and congrats to all who have been getting the pounds off!

 

[grizbuzz]

Just a reminder to any walkers out there on the
COUCH TO 5k by DL Divas Meet

Saturday: 2 mile walk
Sunday: 40-60 minute walk

Again, here's the program.
http://www.halhigdon.com/5K%20Training/5-Kwalk.htm
Never to late to start!