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

[grizbuzz]

Yeah, I've got to get back to drinking more water. I've gotten bad about that again. Congrats on your loss so far!!! That's great.



I am so sick of being in the teens. I've been there for 3 months now!! I'll go down to like 214, then up to 219, then down to 215, then up to 217, and so on and so on. I've hit every number in the teens at least once.

I was 215 on Friday, now I'm back to 217. (I cheated and weighed in this morning.) I know it's probably from AF and eating more normally again, but still.

I want to see 209!!! Into some singles, not 215 or even 210!!!

Maybe if you focus on hitting 199 you can get yourself to 209 more easily. No reason. Just to give yourself something else to think about.

You CAN do it! For sure. Think of how much weight you have lost!

QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you stay the course and keep moving in the direction of your goal, even when you hit a plateau, you will attain what you want to achieve. Your plateau will turn, usually when you least expect it, and you will be pleasantly surprised with the new direction that your life takes.
-Kevin Sinclair

'later ladies...

Jen

 

[mommaU4]

My WW leader recommended bumping up the exercise.

(sigh) I was afraid of that.

You CAN do it! For sure. Think of how much weight you have lost!

I know. I can't believe I was ever at 263 and more!!! Up to 294 when pregnant with the twins.
I just have been screwing around lately and I need to get serious again.

 

[sahbushka]

Hey everyone. It has been forever since I have been on this thread! I have gained back all the weight I had lost. And now I am afraid I will need an extender for our flight in March. I really don't want that. I had to use one last time I flew when I was around the same weight but 3 months pregnant. I need to jump back on this band wagon. I feel so stupid. I mean really...I am not a little kid anymore. The concept isn't hard to get...eat right and exercize and the weight will come off (eventually) so why don't I do that all the time? Why do I keep letting excuses come between me and a healthy life and body. I go in for my annual in a week and I dread what the doc will say about my weight. I am right around 270....50 lbs more than I was when I went on the ladies trip 2 years ago. Beth and January probably wont recognize me with all the extra weight on!

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Hey everyone. It has been forever since I have been on this thread! I have gained back all the weight I had lost. And now I am afraid I will need an extender for our flight in March. I really don't want that. I had to use one last time I flew when I was around the same weight but 3 months pregnant. I need to jump back on this band wagon. I feel so stupid. I mean really...I am not a little kid anymore. The concept isn't hard to get...eat right and exercize and the weight will come off (eventually) so why don't I do that all the time? Why do I keep letting excuses come between me and a healthy life and body. I go in for my annual in a week and I dread what the doc will say about my weight. I am right around 270....50 lbs more than I was when I went on the ladies trip 2 years ago. Beth and January probably wont recognize me with all the extra weight on!

Sarah

Hi Sarah! Welcome back!
We're so glad to see you on these boards again and can't wait to see you in DL! No one said it was easy, but if you stay committed and keep working on it, you CAN do it.

Now go drink some water!
And I need more walkers. Never too late to start exercisig with us.

WELCOME BACK! We are so glad to have you here.

 

[kelmac284]

Hey sarah don't beat yourself up. You have NO idea how many times I have gone up and down. But I look at it as EVERY day is a new day and a do over!! I have been yo yoing these last few months between 155 and 156 and I REALLY want to get back to the 130's but have NO idea if that is even possible. I weighed that before I had kids and I don't know if my body will even LET me get back that far down but once I get through my surgery and the next few weeks I REALLY plan to get serious and get back to exercising and eating better.

I look at everyday as a new day and I don't worry about yesterday. Who cares what happened yesterday. Start TODAY as a new start and who cares what anyone thinks. We ALL have our bad times and our backslides and NO ONE is going to judge you because we have ALL been there!!

We are here to help you and I think we ALL have been in your shoes!

((hugs)) and you can do this!

 

[grizbuzz]

This is your virtual trainer to remind you to GO WALK. No excuses today. Alternative exercise most welcome. We have only five weeks until Disneyland and I promise we will be walking there. So the more we exercise now, the better we will feel then. OK, you're not convinced? Well, then just humour me and get out there!

Today is a 20 minute walk.
If you're just starting, 15 minutes is fine.

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

MOVE IT!
And, YES, I mean YOU!
Medical conditions and injuries are a valid excuse for rest.

 

[mommaU4]

Hey everyone. It has been forever since I have been on this thread! I have gained back all the weight I had lost. And now I am afraid I will need an extender for our flight in March. I really don't want that. I had to use one last time I flew when I was around the same weight but 3 months pregnant. I need to jump back on this band wagon. I feel so stupid. I mean really...I am not a little kid anymore. The concept isn't hard to get...eat right and exercize and the weight will come off (eventually) so why don't I do that all the time? Why do I keep letting excuses come between me and a healthy life and body. I go in for my annual in a week and I dread what the doc will say about my weight. I am right around 270....50 lbs more than I was when I went on the ladies trip 2 years ago. Beth and January probably wont recognize me with all the extra weight on!

Sarah

Sarah, coming back here and saying what you just said is a huge step! I know that was not easy. Trust me, I've been there so many times and I hate admitting that I was foolish enough to let myself gain back whatever weight I'd lost.

Ugh, I spent so many years doing that!! So many years wasted because I was too heavy to do this or that, or wear this or that. And like you, I was so scared on our WDW ladies trip that I'd need a belt extender. I didn't, but JUST BARELY. I mean that thing barely fit and I could hardly breathe!!!

So I know first hand what you are going through. I understand all your emotions, the anger, the frustration, the embarrassment, the sadness, all of it!

I'm so glad you are back. We still have time. Dammit we can do this!!!!! Get mad. Get pissed off and determined. You are worth it. You are worthy of being healthy and feeling good. Screw being a size 2, who needs that. But you have kids who need their mom. Do everything you can to make sure you are healthy for them.

Do you have my home number?? I'm going to PM it to you and I want you to call me. Every single time you want to over eat, or eat something you shouldn't. Just pick up the phone and call me. I don't care when it is........11 p.m. or the middle of the day. Call me. We can work through it together. And by the trip, you can easily be at a point where you are feeling better and looking better.

Take it one day at a time. Tell yourself, "I can do anything for 24 hours." That's it. Just 24 measly hours. Focus on making it through that. Then and only then, can you move on to the next 24 hours. One day, or even one meal at a time, and you can do this.

Oh, and as for January and I recognizing you......let me tell you, we are just happy that we get to see our dear friend again.

 

[mommaU4]

OKay so I wanted to make a list for myself. You all can read it if you want to, but you don't have to. LOL

There are approximately 5 weeks before the ladies only trip. If I can lose just 2 lbs. a week, that's 10 more pounds. That's not too shabby. So that's my new goal.

Now there are steps I need to follow to reach that goal:

1. Cut back on diet soda. Drink as much water as possible.

2. Start keeping a food journal again.

3. Walk! In the house, outside, where ever for at least 20 minutes a day. If I do more, fine, but at least that.

4. Plan cheat days. This works for me because it gives me something to look forward to. So on days when I'm tempted to cheat, I can tell myself, "No, wait for such and such day when you can splurge on something really worth it."
List of planned cheat days:
Feb. 1 - lunch out with Amy and Jane
Feb. 14 - a take out Valentines dinner with Ruben and the kids.
Feb. 22 - out to eat with the family
and finally March 5-9!! Free for all at Disney.

 

[QueenDoOver]

Congratulations, January!!!!!

I will second that

Hi Sarah! Welcome back!
We're so glad to see you on these boards again and can't wait to see you in DL! No one said it was easy, but if you stay committed and keep working on it, you CAN do it.

Now go drink some water!
And I need more walkers. Never too late to start exercisig with us.

WELCOME BACK! We are so glad to have you here.

And I am seconding that too! Welcome back Sarah!

This is your virtual trainer to remind you to GO WALK. No excuses today. Alternative exercise most welcome. We have only five weeks until Disneyland and I promise we will be walking there. So the more we exercise now, the better we will feel then. OK, you're not convinced? Well, then just humour me and get out there!

Today is a 20 minute walk.
If you're just starting, 15 minutes is fine.

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

MOVE IT!
And, YES, I mean YOU!
Medical conditions and injuries are a valid excuse for rest.

I'm on it coach!

I'm so glad you are back. We still have time. Dammit we can do this!!!!! Get mad. Get pissed off and determined. You are worth it. You are worthy of being healthy and feeling good. Screw being a size 2, who needs that. But you have kids who need their mom. Do everything you can to make sure you are healthy for them.

Do you have my home number?? I'm going to PM it to you and I want you to call me. Every single time you want to over eat, or eat something you shouldn't. Just pick up the phone and call me. I don't care when it is........11 p.m. or the middle of the day. Call me. We can work through it together. And by the trip, you can easily be at a point where you are feeling better and looking better.

Take it one day at a time. Tell yourself, "I can do anything for 24 hours." That's it. Just 24 measly hours. Focus on making it through that. Then and only then, can you move on to the next 24 hours. One day, or even one meal at a time, and you can do this.

Oh, and as for January and I recognizing you......let me tell you, we are just happy that we get to see our dear friend again.

Gosh Beth, you almost made me cry! You are such a good friend.

OKay so I wanted to make a list for myself. You all can read it if you want to, but you don't have to. LOL

There are approximately 5 weeks before the ladies only trip. If I can lose just 2 lbs. a week, that's 10 more pounds. That's not too shabby. So that's my new goal.

Now there are steps I need to follow to reach that goal:

1. Cut back on diet soda. Drink as much water as possible.

2. Start keeping a food journal again.

3. Walk! In the house, outside, where ever for at least 20 minutes a day. If I do more, fine, but at least that.

4. Plan cheat days. This works for me because it gives me something to look forward to. So on days when I'm tempted to cheat, I can tell myself, "No, wait for such and such day when you can splurge on something really worth it."
List of planned cheat days:
Feb. 1 - lunch out with Amy and Jane
Feb. 14 - a take out Valentines dinner with Ruben and the kids.
Feb. 22 - out to eat with the family
and finally March 5-9!! Free for all at Disney.

Yeah Beth
Sounds like a great plan and you will be into the singles (digits, that is) in no time at all. I keep meaning to make a food journal, but darn it, I just don't.

Planned cheating days. That sounds good. I plan on having a cheating 9 day vacation, but maybe I need one other day before that to get me through.

Well ladies, I was feeling a little blue and sorry for myself because I was hungry and I ate a stupid 15 calorie jello and really wanted something better than that. So, I checked in here and once again, you have all inspired me to stick it out and to know that I can do this and it is worth it. Thank you all for being there. We are strong, and we know what is important and we CAN do this !

 

[sahbushka]

So I did ok yesterday though I didn't work out. I actually weighed in this morning and I weigh 10 lbs less than I thought I did! So no seatbelt extender for me...as long as I can keep up with healthy eating for the next 5 weeks! I can do it!

Sarah

Thank you all for your kind words!

 

[grizbuzz]

Hi Ladies!

Walkers...don't forget your 20 minute walk today.

As for me, today is my LAST training day. Just some weights and 20 minutes cardio and then nothing until the BIG RACE on Sunday.

I'm anxious. And I have to get everybody ready -- kids packed and to grandparents, travel logistics, etc. Ugh.

And then only a week and a half until our DCL cruise with 2 days at WDW. And I haven't started preparing for that. I need help! Any of you planners want to come over and help me get ready? Please!

Can you believe only three days until the race? Can you believe it? Ah!

Wish me luck!

 

[QueenDoOver]

So I did ok yesterday though I didn't work out. I actually weighed in this morning and I weigh 10 lbs less than I thought I did! So no seatbelt extender for me...as long as I can keep up with healthy eating for the next 5 weeks! I can do it!

Sarah

Thank you all for your kind words!

Yeah! But if you eat as much stuff as the ladies are planning, it could be the other way for the ride home! That's what scares me

Hi Ladies!

Walkers...don't forget your 20 minute walk today.

As for me, today is my LAST training day. Just some weights and 20 minutes cardio and then nothing until the BIG RACE on Sunday.

I'm anxious. And I have to get everybody ready -- kids packed and to grandparents, travel logistics, etc. Ugh.

And then only a week and a half until our DCL cruise with 2 days at WDW. And I haven't started preparing for that. I need help! Any of you planners want to come over and help me get ready? Please!

Can you believe only three days until the race? Can you believe it? Ah!

Wish me luck!

LUCK! So where and what is the race anyhow?? 3 days will be gone in a flash and then you'll be telling us all about it.

Is this your first cruise or are you an expert. Will you write a trip report and share all the gory details with those of us that may never get to go on a DC?

I am going to go to Alaska for sure someday.

I would help you plan, but I am a little overwhelmed myself right now.

 

[kelmac284]

Good luck Jen. If you get pics taken share some with us!!

 

[grizbuzz]

Good morning ladies! I will definitely have my DH take some pictures and will share them.

Anyhoots...it's time for everybody (yes I mean YOU) to get walking. Optional walk day today and then looks like we have an increase this weekend.

Saturday: 2.25 m walk
Sunday: 45-60 min walk

It is not too late to start this program. But time is ticking, so no need to wait on the fence any longer. Four weeks of exercise WILL help everyone to be fitter and feel better at the DL DIVAS MEET.
http://www.halhigdon.com/5K%20Training/5-Kwalk.htm

And for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget about everything except what you're going to do now - and do it.
William Durant

 

[50sjayne]

Well, I did take my son for a walk last night--that was nice. I am really starting to enjoy our time and talking. It was really foggy so I just wanted to go even though I swam earlier. He is always willing to go- that kid

 

[mommaU4]

Happy Weigh-in Day everyone!!!

I am down two pounds to 215.4 but I am still totally disgusted with myself. I've been looking over my weight loss chart and I realized that I have been playing with the same 10 pounds since October!!!!!!

OCTOBER! That's four months!! I'd go up a little, then down a little, then up, then down, up, down, and so on.

It's ridiculous! I mean, what a waste of time. I am so angry at myself for doing that. I could be down to 200 by now instead of still playing around in the teens. UGH!!!!

Oh well. Sorry to go off like that but when I saw those numbers back from October it really made me mad. But hopefully it will give me the determination I need to get serious and keep losing.

Good luck to you Jen!!! You are our hero and we are all rooting for you!!!!!!!

 

[kelmac284]

((hugs)) Beth I so feel ya! I have been yo yoing between the same few pounds for months now as well but I know for ME to lose I need to get back to exercising and I won't be able to do THAT until after next week when I have my surgery so at least in MY case anyway I am not stressing about it until then. But I know how terribly frustrating it is when you are truly doing everything you feel you can and you can't seem to make that scale move! Hang in there and perhaps see if there is something you can do to shake things up a bit. Maybe change your eating habits a bit or try exercising a bit more. I know that probably isn't what you want to hear but when all else fails that is usually what it takes is to shake things up. And believe it or not people always told me that if you don't eat ENOUGH food you won't lose either so make sure you aren't starving yourself either.

Hang tough girl. I know it will happen for you eventually. Look how far you have come already! You can do it!!

 

[grizbuzz]

Happy Weigh-in Day everyone!!!

I am down two pounds to 215.4 but I am still totally disgusted with myself. I've been looking over my weight loss chart and I realized that I have been playing with the same 10 pounds since October!!!!!!

OCTOBER! That's four months!! I'd go up a little, then down a little, then up, then down, up, down, and so on.

It's ridiculous! I mean, what a waste of time. I am so angry at myself for doing that. I could be down to 200 by now instead of still playing around in the teens. UGH!!!!

Oh well. Sorry to go off like that but when I saw those numbers back from October it really made me mad. But hopefully it will give me the determination I need to get serious and keep losing.

Good luck to you Jen!!! You are our hero and we are all rooting for you!!!!!!!

OK, Beth. I'm sorry if I sound mean, but I think you need a dose of gratitude. I checked back to beginning of January and you were 226. You are down OVER ten pounds in less than a month. That is incredible. Since the new year you have done SO well and it's time to let go of the mistakes you made over the holidays. Focus on what you want more of...focus on all success you have had and the weight loss you've achieved since the new year. You are doing as well as (or I think better actually) than any of us since the new year. Let's have a little appreciation and recognition of what's really happening.

Sorry to get on my pulpit here, but it's time to get over the mistakes of Halloween and Christmas treats and to EMBRACE and FEEL GOOD about the success you have had in the new year! That's how to keep the momentum going. GIVE YOURSELF A HUG! Keep it going! You are doing well in terms of weight loss!

 

[grizbuzz]

Oh, and thanks everyone for the wishes and luck. I'm sort of a wreck right now. It's not like I really care how well I do this weekend. It's just that I've been working toward something for like a year and now it's here and, uh well, I'm anxious. I think I need to go swimming and C-H-I-L-L.

The good thing is that my expectations are low. I expect to finish, but I don't expect to have fun. So if this weekend is fun at all, well it will be a great thing.

Well I'm going to do some packing and then I'll see if I can't exercise to calm my nerves. I think everyone just needs to keep their distance from me until I get over with this run. Is that a good attitude or what?

Now I expect all of you to back me up 100% when I forget this nervous week I've had and down the line tell everyone how calm, cool and collected I was throughout this whole process. Right? Right.

 

[mommaU4]

You guys are right. Thanks. I have gone back down when I was up to 226, so that is a good thing. And I'm happy about that. It does bug me when I see I was in the teens three months ago, but like you said, let it go and move on!

As long as that scale keeps going down, even if it's slowly, I'll be happy. And eventually I WILL be done with these darn teens. LOL

Jen, we will totally back you up! LOL You are going to do great.