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

[CoMickey]

Hey Divas! I would like to join in on the weight loss fun if I may. I just got weighed a few weeks ago and I'm up to 210 and I'm about 5'9". I don't care about how I look I just want to be healthy. I have really high blood pressure for being so young. I'm ready to have some positive reinforcement to get in shape!

Welcome and join right in!

 

[mommaU4]

So..here is my weigh in. I weighed in this morning at 197. Can't remember where I was last week...maybe that was when I hit 199.5? So 2.5 lbs gone!! And total of 46.5 lost. Wooohoooo! I just want to get farther away from the dreaded 200 so I never have to see it again!

Way to go Amy!!!! You are rocking right along!!!

I've just been feeling so overwhelmed with work and life and whine, whine, whine, whine... Anyway, I have pretty much kept up with my exercise, so hopefully can bounce back to healthier ways. Maybe it's time for me to start counting those weight watchers points again.

I'm sorry things are rough for you. Hang in there, you can do it!

It is late, and I have to work tomorrow, so not responding to anyone, but I did swim today.

Good for you AmySue!!!

Hey Divas! I would like to join in on the weight loss fun if I may. I just got weighed a few weeks ago and I'm up to 210 and I'm about 5'9". I don't care about how I look I just want to be healthy. I have really high blood pressure for being so young. I'm ready to have some positive reinforcement to get in shape!

Hi Bridgette!! Welcome to the group! Everyone here is super supportive and you can share and post as much as you want to help you get to where you need to be. We all have our goals and struggles, but we are slowly working to be healthy.

I'm 5'9" too by the way. And I just weighed in at 214.6, so we are very close in size. Why do you look so much thinner than me in your pic??? I need your style secrets. In the meantime, we can totally cheer each other on. What's your final goal? Do you have one? I'd like to be around 155 or so.

 

[mommaU4]

Can I just say that there is nothing, and I mean nothing, like seeing a pic someone else took of you to wake you up as to how horrible you still look. Wow.
I really need to get my act together.

 

[daisy_77]

Can I just say that there is nothing, and I mean nothing, like seeing a pic someone else took of you to wake you up as to how horrible you still look. Wow.
I really need to get my act together.

TRust me...that is how I feel about every single pic posted of me from the trip. Those pictures were my wake-up call. I still say you look beautiful in that pic.

 

[Boo Bear]

Hi Bridgette!! Welcome to the group! Everyone here is super supportive and you can share and post as much as you want to help you get to where you need to be. We all have our goals and struggles, but we are slowly working to be healthy.

I'm 5'9" too by the way. And I just weighed in at 214.6, so we are very close in size. Why do you look so much thinner than me in your pic??? I need your style secrets. In the meantime, we can totally cheer each other on. What's your final goal? Do you have one? I'd like to be around 155 or so.

I have a lot of muscle weight so nobody would ever know I weight this much I guess. You look really thin to me in your photos. My final goal is about 165. I wear on average a size 14 and I'd like to be a size 8/10 again. I'd take smaller but I want to be realistic. I just got back from Target and got size 17 cargo shorts, but I didn't let it get me down because I got them in the Juniors section. It was either a size 15 and butt crack central or 17 and butt crack coverage. I chose the ladder. I have a really long torso and have butt cleavage issues with just about anything I wear anyway. I guess its just really tall?

 

[mommaU4]

TRust me...that is how I feel about every single pic posted of me from the trip. Those pictures were my wake-up call. I still say you look beautiful in that pic.

You're my friend. You have to say that.

I have a lot of muscle weight so nobody would ever know I weight this much I guess. You look really thin to me in your photos. My final goal is about 165. I wear on average a size 14 and I'd like to be a size 8/10 again. I'd take smaller but I want to be realistic. I just got back from Target and got size 17 cargo shorts, but I didn't let it get me down because I got them in the Juniors section. It was either a size 15 and butt crack central or 17 and butt crack coverage. I chose the ladder. I have a really long torso and have butt cleavage issues with just about anything I wear anyway. I guess its just really tall?

It must be a lot of muscle, cause I never would have guessed. That's great you can hide it so well. lol And wearing a size 14 is amazing! Seriously, I'm your height and only about 5 pounds heavier weight wise, but I wear a 22/24. I have a big butt and thighs though.

Oh well. Either way, we are both on our way to being healthier and that's always a good thing.

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

So..here is my weigh in. I weighed in this morning at 197. Can't remember where I was last week...maybe that was when I hit 199.5? So 2.5 lbs gone!! And total of 46.5 lost. Wooohoooo! I just want to get farther away from the dreaded 200 so I never have to see it again!
.

Go Amy!!!! You are doing everything right! Keep going.

Just checking in...

Well, I gained back the weight I lost last week after much bad eating. I have really been eating poorly and the scale doesn't lie. I've just been feeling so overwhelmed with work and life and whine, whine, whine, whine... Anyway, I have pretty much kept up with my exercise, so hopefully can bounce back to healthier ways. Maybe it's time for me to start counting those weight watchers points again.

I'm surprised to find out you're human! <jk> You are such a superwoman when it comes to exercise and an inspiration. So anyway you've earned some whine time. Great that you kept up with your exercise. Weight quickly gained by poor eating is also quickly lost so you'll get over your Easter setback fast, I know.

Hey Divas! I would like to join in on the weight loss fun if I may. I just got weighed a few weeks ago and I'm up to 210 and I'm about 5'9". I don't care about how I look I just want to be healthy. I have really high blood pressure for being so young. I'm ready to have some positive reinforcement to get in shape!

I have a lot of muscle weight so nobody would ever know I weight this much I guess. You look really thin to me in your photos. My final goal is about 165. I wear on average a size 14 and I'd like to be a size 8/10 again. I'd take smaller but I want to be realistic. I just got back from Target and got size 17 cargo shorts, but I didn't let it get me down because I got them in the Juniors section. It was either a size 15 and butt crack central or 17 and butt crack coverage. I chose the ladder. I have a really long torso and have butt cleavage issues with just about anything I wear anyway. I guess its just really tall?

Glad to see you here! Yes, being tall does factor in. That's why often sizes matter more than the actual number on the scale, however the scale tells you how you are doing (even though it's not a good comparison to other people).

Even size varies because we were just saying that a tall person wearing a size 14 is usually trimmer than a short person wearing the same size. I'm 5' 5", so right in the middle and have moved from a 14 to a 12 in the last year. My goal is also 8/10 (but I'll be happy with 10).

My mom struggled from being overweight and having high blood pressure so I care about b.p. Do you have a measuring device? I have a wrist one from Amazon that I love. Mine is good but the exercise has lowered it.

My weigh-in - I am .5 down from last week!! I'll take it. I am eating really carefully. I took two days off from the gym as I wasn't feeling terrific, caught up on some sleep, and found I lost that half pound in the last two days.

I'm headed for the gym today.

 

[Boo Bear]

Glad to see you here! Yes, being tall does factor in. That's why often sizes matter more than the actual number on the scale, however the scale tells you how you are doing (even though it's not a good comparison to other people).

Even size varies because we were just saying that a tall person wearing a size 14 is usually trimmer than a short person wearing the same size. I'm 5' 5", so right in the middle and have moved from a 14 to a 12 in the last year. My goal is also 8/10 (but I'll be happy with 10).

My mom struggled from being overweight and having high blood pressure so I care about b.p. Do you have a measuring device? I have a wrist one from Amazon that I love. Mine is good but the exercise has lowered it.

My weigh-in - I am .5 down from last week!! I'll take it. I am eating really carefully. I took two days off from the gym as I wasn't feeling terrific, caught up on some sleep, and found I lost that half pound in the last two days.

I'm headed for the gym today.

Yes I have a blood pressure cuff. I got it at CVS. It isn't a wrist one it's kind of a pain I have to put it around my upper arm but it works well. Right now my pressures are anywhere from 161 over 101 (3 days ago) to 141 over 82 (2 days ago) it just depends. Its weird. I got blood work done to try to figure out why I have such high pressure.

 

[bumbershoot]

Hi again!

So I've started walking and doing Pilates. I love and hate Mari Winsor, but she sure does cause results in my body, even with her 20 minute DVD workouts.

Unfortunately on the second day I must have stressed my lower abs so much it caused some problems in my front hip upper thigh area and I was limping around, ouchie ouchie ouchie. I even started to get worried about myself, but it's better now.

So I've been alternating the 20 minute "circle" pilates DVD and walking, and it's a good thing.

And along with physical fitness, I'm working on the house and finances as well! We started doing the "flylady" shine-the-sink thing every night. We can't actually shine it b/c it's a matte black sink (don't know what the material is), but we're doing all the dishes (or putting them in the dishwasher, depending on what the item is) EVERY night, and have been doing that for over a month now! I've also started to fold the clothes *as* I take them out of the dryer. So there still might be stacks of clothes in the laundry room, but they are *folded*, and that's much more than half of our battle. And finances, well everyone knows what getting finances in order is like, no need to expound on that!

Beth, I see you wrote "Can I just say that there is nothing, and I mean nothing, like seeing a pic someone else took of you to wake you up as to how horrible you still look."

I hear you. And another rotten thing is having to avoid looking at ANY pictures you might *possibly* be in, for fear of seeing yourself.

 

[bigskyernurse]

Amy--

Feel free to throw virtual tomatoes at me.

You can SO do this. You are SO capable. I can't believe how much you do: emergency room supervisor, grad school, mom -- if you put your mind to it there is nothing you can't do. And taking care of yourself is important! Make this a priority!

And for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
You must act as if it is impossible to fail.
~Ashanti Proverb

I would NEVER throw tomatoes at you!! You are always so helpful and supportive! It's like having a virtual personal trainer!! Thanks for everything. Your suggestions were awesome and have really helped.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm going to try to make it to the 5K, but may need to see if I can afford the entry fee & a hotel the night before.

Does anyone have the link to the 5K info?

Hey there Kerry! Good to see you here!! LMK if you decide to go to the 5k. Hope you do!!

Hi all! I decided to try weighing in---this morning I was 2 pounds less than last Thursday. I am now down 17 pounds since March 20.


I am trying to keep up with all my dis threads...but sheesh you all are chat-tay!

January...you are amazing! That is so awesome!! WTG!

Okay so after weeks of saying I was going to post on the WISH thread, I finally made it over here.

I gained almost 90 pounds (yes I said 90 ) with my pregnancy and I've only lost about 30 so far . I'm so big and out of shape that I feel their is no hope .

I had brunch with CaliforniaDreamin (Donna) today and it gave me the boost I needed to get motivated to do something about my weight.

The first step is posting here and getting some ideas on where to start. And believe me, I won't be running. Since I'm still breastfeeding, my chest & running don't mix (not a pretty sight ). So I'm going to start off walking & writing down my food intact in a journal and then I will go from there .

Hi there Katie. We haven't "met" yet..but I'm Amy. And your babies are sooo beautiful!! You earned that weight gain, and it was well worth it. I am just now getting my butt in gear and my youngest is 3! So at least you are taking the steps early. Good to have you here!!

As hoped, things turned out in a way to make my run possible. Noon meeting was rescheduled to Monday.

90 minutes
8 miles
DONE

What did you do today?
It's not too late. Get out and MOVE!

Jen you are my hero!!

Also the 100 calorie snacks are good too. I love the Lorna Doone cookies. And do you like Reeses PB cups? It's one of my favorite candies. These Reeses peanut butter wafer bars are heavenly: http://www.hersheys.com/products/details/100Calorie/index.asp?name=ReesesBars

Love those Reeses Bars! Had one today as a matter of fact!! Yum!

Yea Jen for your victory over the scales!!! That is terrific. And there's no measuring how much healthier you are from all that running.



Beth, she's so great, I'm so glad we got to meet. AND... I got to see that cute baby in person. I can say she is more adorable than her photos. And she's got the best disposition of any baby I have ever eaten with. Just all manners and smiles, a little lady, I mean perfect.



WHOO-WHOO, 9 lb!!!! Go Beth! See what just coming back here does? Good work!



I know you will. Buying the journal is such a concrete step forward.



Amy, that is big news!!! Fantastic!!!! You are my encouragement!!

I made it to the gym where I did an aerobics class (1 hour but than also includes the stretching) and then 45 min of cardio. I thought I'd mix a bike in there but it was so strange, that bike, even when set on level 1, was so incredibly hard to pedal. I've done other bikes elsewhere and never had a problem. Anyway, I returned to the elliptical.

I like the LC and the 100 cal packs and they've helped me at times.

I'm moving into a new phase. For a month, am eating really really healthy. I need to do this because in spite of the increased exercise, I've been hovering over the same two pounds for weeks now. Back and forth, back and forth. So am gonna push through.

Man, Amy, that is just so cool.

Thanks Donna! And you are all MY encouragement. That is what is so great about this thread. We keep each other moving forward. You have been amazing in your consistency with exercise. I wish I could get there....

Hi ladies!

As I was sitting here this morning nursing a horrible junk food hangover, I had the inspiration to come over to the WISH thread and check out what's been going on with y'all. Looks like there have been some awesome successes!

I am normally a pretty healthy eater and can keep my weight mostly under check. It seems I'm always 10 pounds heavier than my "goal weight", but I've learned to live with that.

Well, this spring my dh and I have both been emotionally eating, and have both gained an additional 10-15 pounds each. My largest clothes in my closet aren't fitting and we're heading into shorts/tank top weather here in Phoenix!

So, I know what I need to do food-wise, and just really need to rid my house of the junk and I'll be fine. What I really stink at is the exercise part. I HATE HATE HATE exercising! I printed out a "couch to 5-K" program this morning and talked to Dan about doing it with me. I think he will, I just need to get him fully on board. We don't have a treadmill, so we'll be walking/running outside, hopefully in the mornings or after dinner.

Hoping to check in here more often to get encouragement & inspiration!
Right now I'm going to go make myself a detox smoothie for breakfast. Gotta flush out all the crap I ate last night.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Hiya Callie!!

 

[bigskyernurse]

Congratulations!! That is wonderful!! Are you following a set program? I can't get into following anything specific right now - I've done some crazy diets in my past and I can't bring myself to even follow a plan so I am just trying to cut out the junk calories and eat half of what I was eating. We'll see if it works! Again Congratulations on your weight loss!

Thanks!

About what I am doing...I've done WW twice, lost about 30 or so pounds each time, and fell off the wagon. This time I went to see a friend of mine. I One of the physicians I work with in the ER has a business on the side and specializes in weight loss. I started in January. She spent about an hour teaching me what I should/shouldn't eat, importance of exercise, etc. I also started medication for polycystic ovarian syndrome. I've had it for years and tried treatment before but the meds made me so sick so I gave up. But it messes with your metabolism and complicates the fact that I am overweight. I was also taking an appetite suppressant in the beginning until I formed habits but stopped that a few weeks ago.

So its basically healthy eating and exercise. I gave up carbonation/soda (well I've had a couple in the past few months..mainly on the girls trip...but only a couple). More water. I'm supposed to eat 90 gms of protein a day but that is really hard. I usually get about 60-70. Lots of veggies and fruits, lean meats, seafood, nuts, wheats instead of whites, brown rice instead of white, etc. Basically healthy foods. I try to eat very little processed stuff but once in a while I will have a 100-calorie pack. That's it....I'm used to it now and don't have a hard time not eating other things. The start was hard.

I am so happy! I was worried about the warmer weather since I have like NOTHING to wear. I didn't want to go out and buy a bunch of new stuff since I am losing weight. Well, I tried on my stuff from few summers ago and most of it fits. I am wearing a really pretty blouse that is a 16. On the ladies trip I was wearing a 20. I just had to share.

How awesome January!!! Just think, by next year's trip you'll be an 8 or something!!!!

I worked out today!

I burned 540 calories at the gym (not swimming :scared) so my legs are so tired! Sadly the pool won't be open until tomorrow I was totally planning on doing 300-400 calories on the elliptical and then swimming but it just didn't work out.

Tomorrow I will do it though!

WTG Cristabel!

Just a quick post to keep it real. I have a new goal for myself. It's about 8 weeks before the Vegas mini meet, and I figure I can safely and healthfully lose 2 pounds a week for a loss of 16 pounds. So that's my new goal for myself between now and then. Just posting it here to keep myself accountable.

Good for you Beth! I know you can do this!! If you get stuck, call me and we'll go for a walk.

Beth, you can so do that.

Jen, I'm sure you burned that off (ahead) with your run.

I just took my blood pressure. It's gone down a lot since I started this heavy exercising.

That is awesome Donna! I think noticing the health benefits are as good as noticing the weight loss. After the first few weeks of exercise, I noticed I was pretty much jogging up and down the stairs when I used to go slow. And I would wake up with no back pain when I used to almost always have some. I really think that is amazing! And all I was doing was walking for exercise and some mild cardio.

Okay, I showed up here a long time ago...then I gained 15 more pounds. My fat pants hurt, and I REFUSE to go up another size.

So, I will see if I find posting here makes me more accountable.

I am a swimmer. I know I need to shake it up and do other workouts, but I have HIDEOUS knees, bone on bone, Ortho says I will need knee replacements by the time I'm 50. (47 now!!).

So, I plan to swim, and walk with purpose and eat better. I am a brown bagger and never eat fast food (haven't eaten a french fry since 2004), so why am I so round? Menapause has not been kind to my metabolism.

So, I swam 3000 yards on Saturday although 1000 were with my DD8, so really whimpy, 2500 on Sunday and spent 30 minutes of my lunch both Monday and Tuesday walking.

It is a start. I need to do yoga or something different, but just don't know how to motivate myself. I swim.

Hopefully I will post back, my size 14s will stop hurting and my 12s and 10s will stop mocking me from my closet!!!!

I am so impressed with all of you and your dedication!!!

Good to see you here Amy!

Good morning all!

A quick check in - I did W9D1 today..30 min. of running. This is the last week of the program and I cannot believe I actually made it! I am really excited with the progress I've made because if any of you would have seen be struggling with those 90 sec. run intervals early on you would have been wondering if I would make it too! I still HATE running but I have stuck with this program better than anything in a long time so I guess there must be something I like about it.

I ran early because tonight is Open House at my DBF's DD's high school and he's asked if I want to go. I am thinking about going...this 'step-child' thing is proving challenging. I am not sure when I should go and how much I should get involved sometimes without overstepping boundries with my DBF's ex...oh well. I have lots of time to think about all of this while I run!!

I hope everyone has a great active day!

I am so glad you've been posting about this because it will help me stay focused. One of the things I am scared about is not being able to handle the running. I can walk forever, but running kind of scares me. But I really really want to do the 5k, and hopefully shoot for the half-marathon next year. So seeing you say you struggled at first and now you are running like a madwoman is so inspiring!!

 

[bigskyernurse]

Just checking in...

Well, I gained back the weight I lost last week after much bad eating. I have really been eating poorly and the scale doesn't lie. I've just been feeling so overwhelmed with work and life and whine, whine, whine, whine... Anyway, I have pretty much kept up with my exercise, so hopefully can bounce back to healthier ways. Maybe it's time for me to start counting those weight watchers points again.

Congrats to those who lost weight this week!

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Happiness can exist only in acceptance.
- Denis De Rougamont

Jen...I think this is the first time I've heard you down. Hang in there. You always make sure you keep us all on track, and I really appreciate that. You're so committed to exercise..that little bit will come right off.

It is late, and I have to work tomorrow, so not responding to anyone, but I did swim today. I was running late, the wind was whippy (62 degrees out when I got in the outdoor pool), so I only did a bit over a mile. But I got wet. That is half the battle!!!

Now my next exercise is DL on Sunday for MA!!

AmySUe

Have fun Amy Sue! Wish I was going!!!

Hey Divas! I would like to join in on the weight loss fun if I may. I just got weighed a few weeks ago and I'm up to 210 and I'm about 5'9". I don't care about how I look I just want to be healthy. I have really high blood pressure for being so young. I'm ready to have some positive reinforcement to get in shape!

Hi Bridgette! I'm Amy....welcome!!

Can I just say that there is nothing, and I mean nothing, like seeing a pic someone else took of you to wake you up as to how horrible you still look. Wow.
I really need to get my act together.

Still think you look beautiful in that pic. Just sayin' (in my best stacerita voice).

TRust me...that is how I feel about every single pic posted of me from the trip. Those pictures were my wake-up call. I still say you look beautiful in that pic.

See?? What'd I tell you??

You're my friend. You have to say that.




It must be a lot of muscle, cause I never would have guessed. That's great you can hide it so well. lol And wearing a size 14 is amazing! Seriously, I'm your height and only about 5 pounds heavier weight wise, but I wear a 22/24. I have a big butt and thighs though.

Oh well. Either way, we are both on our way to being healthier and that's always a good thing.

But we all know Beth needs to buy smaller clothes...so that must be taken into consideration.

Go Amy!!!! You are doing everything right! Keep going.


My weigh-in - I am .5 down from last week!! I'll take it. I am eating really carefully. I took two days off from the gym as I wasn't feeling terrific, caught up on some sleep, and found I lost that half pound in the last two days.

I'm headed for the gym today.

Thanks Donna. And good job on your loss!!


Phew! Finally caught up. And now I'm tired. And still have the Vegas threads and the main Diva thread to catch up on..lol.

 

[mommaU4]

So I couldn't resist temptation and weighed myself again this morning.
I am at 212.8 down from an original starting weight of 263 which means.......yep, I can get that 50 pound banner back!!!!
Oh yes!!

 

[bigskyernurse]

So I couldn't resist temptation and weighed myself again this morning.
I am at 212.8 down from an original starting weight of 263 which means.......yep, I can get that 50 pound banner back!!!!
Oh yes!!

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! That is so awesome Beth! I knew you could do it!! Now....no looking back, no falling off the wagon. Focus on the next banner (60 pounds!!) and keep going! You can do this!! We all can!

So proud of you!!!

And hope I can add that banner myself in the next few weeks!!

 

[bigskyernurse]

So...still scared of course. Still wondering if I can actually do this and make it through the 5k in September without walking it (that's my goal)..but at least I started.

I honestly have not had much experience with exercise equipment so I was terrified I would kill myself when I started running on the treadmill..lol. Most of what I have been doing up to this point has been walking (outside) and working out to videos (bigges loser, walk at home, etc). It took a little to get the hang of it but I did it!

My heart rate was way above where it should have been but the small stretches of running weren't bad. I was definitely tired and sweating at the end, and I think I'll be a little sore tomorrow, but I am so glad I made it through!!

Then we took the kids to the strip for a "family day". We've lived here for a year and a half and never go anywhere really so this was the first time we went as a family. Our usual family time (aside from DLR or WDW of course) is pretty much parks and malls. But today we took the kids to Treasure Island, walked around, saw the pirate ships, walked the strip, then went to the Mirage, walked around, and went to the Secret Garden animal and dolphin exhibits. That was fun and the kids loved it. I had never been there. The last time I was at the Mirage they just had a few white tigars in glass rooms when you first walked into the hotel/casino, but this was a small zoo type area. They had a baby leopard that was adorable, and amazing huge white tigers and lions. It was a nice day, and we probably walked a few miles, so more exercise accomplished!!

Of course, family days are always hard food wise. I did ok but found myself getting frustrated at what everyone else was eating. Just need to get over that already!!

I wanted to hit a buffet or deli for lunch so it would be easy, but Paul wanted Outback so that is where we went. Of course I LOVE outback. I had the grilled chicken and steamed veggies which looked like the best bet. I remember you used to be able to order just grilled shrimp, salmon, or chicken, but this time they only had chicken. Maybe because it was the lunch menu? I think we've always gone for dinner. Anyways, Paul and Jake both get my very favorite thing there...they changed the name but it is the pasta alfredo with shrimp, scallops, and/or chicken. Looked sooooo good!!!

Then later, we decided to take the kids to the ice cream parlor at the Mirage. Paul wanted to look in a store so I sat with them and watched them eat (and drank water..lol). Then later, Paul decides he wants ice cream since he was shopping earlier so he goes to ben and jerry's while I take the kids to the car. He comes back with this humungo ice cream sundae. Arrrggghhh!!

I could have had a little frozen yogurt etc, but honestly wasn't hungry and I'm really trying to pay attention and only eat when I am and not just because something looks or sounds good (which was TOTALLY what this was today). But sometimes it just drives me nuts that my hubby can put away the food he can and barely have a pinch of fat on him.

Sorry for the rambling. Don't know why this bugged me today. I really haven't cared much when I ate different things than others since I've been doing this for months, but today I was noticing (and salivating over) everything.

Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend.

 

[grizbuzz]

Hi again!

So I've started walking and doing Pilates. I love and hate Mari Winsor, but she sure does cause results in my body, even with her 20 minute DVD workouts.

Unfortunately on the second day I must have stressed my lower abs so much it caused some problems in my front hip upper thigh area and I was limping around, ouchie ouchie ouchie. I even started to get worried about myself, but it's better now.

So I've been alternating the 20 minute "circle" pilates DVD and walking, and it's a good thing.

And along with physical fitness, I'm working on the house and finances as well! We started doing the "flylady" shine-the-sink thing every night. We can't actually shine it b/c it's a matte black sink (don't know what the material is), but we're doing all the dishes (or putting them in the dishwasher, depending on what the item is) EVERY night, and have been doing that for over a month now! I've also started to fold the clothes *as* I take them out of the dryer. So there still might be stacks of clothes in the laundry room, but they are *folded*, and that's much more than half of our battle. And finances, well everyone knows what getting finances in order is like, no need to expound on that!

Beth, I see you wrote "Can I just say that there is nothing, and I mean nothing, like seeing a pic someone else took of you to wake you up as to how horrible you still look."

I hear you. And another rotten thing is having to avoid looking at ANY pictures you might *possibly* be in, for fear of seeing yourself.

Go FLY lady! Exercise and housework! Dang. Are you just trying to put us all to shame?
Oh, and I too hate seeing myself in pictures. Don't they say at some age you just feel comfortable in your skin? I'm still waiting for that to happen. Maybe the big 4-0 will be the magical year for me.

I would NEVER throw tomatoes at you!! You are always so helpful and supportive! It's like having a virtual personal trainer!! Thanks for everything. Your suggestions were awesome and have really helped.

Hey, thanks for saying that. I do worry that I may get annoying sometimes on this thread. But pushing through these challenges, whatever they might be, just seems so much better than the alternative, kwim?

Jen...I think this is the first time I've heard you down. Hang in there. You always make sure you keep us all on track, and I really appreciate that. You're so committed to exercise..that little bit will come right off.

I'm not quite sure why, but last week was really rough for me. Just too much on my plate and I never felt I had enough time to just take care of things. Anyhow, I thought going out to dinner every night (or four times last week - which was about 4 times normal) would make me feel better. But it didn't. Just made me gain a bunch of weight. I have been trying to keep up my exercise, so I can be right back on track when this funk is over. Finished off my son's multiple school activities and birthday party at the space museum today, so hopefully next week will be a lot smoother. I really want a vacation!

So I couldn't resist temptation and weighed myself again this morning.
I am at 212.8 down from an original starting weight of 263 which means.......yep, I can get that 50 pound banner back!!!!
Oh yes!!

WOOHOO!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
The banner looks AWESOME!!!

So...still scared of course. Still wondering if I can actually do this and make it through the 5k in September without walking it (that's my goal)..but at least I started.

I honestly have not had much experience with exercise equipment so I was terrified I would kill myself when I started running on the treadmill..lol. Most of what I have been doing up to this point has been walking (outside) and working out to videos (bigges loser, walk at home, etc). It took a little to get the hang of it but I did it!

My heart rate was way above where it should have been but the small stretches of running weren't bad. I was definitely tired and sweating at the end, and I think I'll be a little sore tomorrow, but I am so glad I made it through!!

Of course, family days are always hard food wise. I did ok but found myself getting frustrated at what everyone else was eating. Just need to get over that already!!

OK, my favorite part of running, by far, is the transformational element of it. You can't imagine doing the whole 5k running because you can't, not as you are today. But if you stick with the program, you will be a different personally physically at the end of this program. You just have to trust and put in the effort every day, even if it's no fun and even if it doesn't feel like you're getting any better. Bit by bit, your body changes and it's an awesome feeling to accomplish things that you couldn't have before...because you are now a different person than you were before. You breath easier, you feel stronger and faster, you have more energy. Crazy, but true.

Sadly, if you don't keep it up, you slip back into your old not so in shape self quickly. So the trick is to keep it going.


As for me, I did my 60 minute run yesterday and plan is to continue my program this week. Next long run is 1 hour and 45 minutes next Saturday. Somehow, someway...

Enjoy the last few hours of the weekend everyone.

 

[disney-inspired]

GREAT NEWS! I found my drive, my willpower! It's been missing for quite some time but I found it again when I talked to my co-worker Sharlene who coordinates the Fight it! 5K race and walkathon for cancer. It's happening on May 16th so I plan on pledging and walking it with Osita (it only cost $5 extra to register your dog ) So I'll be starting the c25k program again tomorrow. I know I'll only be a third of the way done by the time the walk arrives I'll be a third done and a lot better off than I am now.

 

[CoMickey]

Thanks!

About what I am doing...I've done WW twice, lost about 30 or so pounds each time, and fell off the wagon. This time I went to see a friend of mine. I One of the physicians I work with in the ER has a business on the side and specializes in weight loss. I started in January. She spent about an hour teaching me what I should/shouldn't eat, importance of exercise, etc. I also started medication for polycystic ovarian syndrome. I've had it for years and tried treatment before but the meds made me so sick so I gave up. But it messes with your metabolism and complicates the fact that I am overweight. I was also taking an appetite suppressant in the beginning until I formed habits but stopped that a few weeks ago.

So its basically healthy eating and exercise. I gave up carbonation/soda (well I've had a couple in the past few months..mainly on the girls trip...but only a couple). More water. I'm supposed to eat 90 gms of protein a day but that is really hard. I usually get about 60-70. Lots of veggies and fruits, lean meats, seafood, nuts, wheats instead of whites, brown rice instead of white, etc. Basically healthy foods. I try to eat very little processed stuff but once in a while I will have a 100-calorie pack. That's it....I'm used to it now and don't have a hard time not eating other things. The start was hard.

Thanks for sharing!

So I couldn't resist temptation and weighed myself again this morning.
I am at 212.8 down from an original starting weight of 263 which means.......yep, I can get that 50 pound banner back!!!!
Oh yes!!

Wonderful news! Down, down, down from here you go!

So...still scared of course. Still wondering if I can actually do this and make it through the 5k in September without walking it (that's my goal)..but at least I started.

I honestly have not had much experience with exercise equipment so I was terrified I would kill myself when I started running on the treadmill..lol. Most of what I have been doing up to this point has been walking (outside) and working out to videos (bigges loser, walk at home, etc). It took a little to get the hang of it but I did it!

My heart rate was way above where it should have been but the small stretches of running weren't bad. I was definitely tired and sweating at the end, and I think I'll be a little sore tomorrow, but I am so glad I made it through!!

Of course, family days are always hard food wise. I did ok but found myself getting frustrated at what everyone else was eating. Just need to get over that already!!

Awesome! I am very happy for you. I remember my first day too, kind of like the memory of having a baby...you know it hurt but can't really 'feel' the pain in your mind? Not sure if that makes sense! You'll be amazed at how your body can react and progress with each passing week! And if you are like me there will be frustrating days and you'll wonder why the heck you thought you could be a runner but if you just keep pushing on you'll get through those days and you'll be a runner! I'm looking forward to hearing about your progress!

I have a really hard time when everyone around me is eating food that I know I shouldn't be eating but really want to. Today was a test for me too at the Festival of Books...DBF and kids were eating anything and everything and I'm eating a salad with balsamic vinegar for dressing! It was hard but right now I am really motivated.

OK, my favorite part of running, by far, is the transformational element of it. You can't imagine doing the whole 5k running because you can't, not as you are today. But if you stick with the program, you will be a different personally physically at the end of this program. You just have to trust and put in the effort every day, even if it's no fun and even if it doesn't feel like you're getting any better. Bit by bit, your body changes and it's an awesome feeling to accomplish things that you couldn't have before...because you are now a different person than you were before. You breath easier, you feel stronger and faster, you have more energy. Crazy, but true.

Sadly, if you don't keep it up, you slip back into your old not so in shape self quickly. So the trick is to keep it going.


As for me, I did my 60 minute run yesterday and plan is to continue my program this week. Next long run is 1 hour and 45 minutes next Saturday. Somehow, someway...

I'm sorry to hear about your bad week but the good thing is that it is in the past and you have a brand new week to look forward to! I totally agree with everything you said about running.

GREAT NEWS! I found my drive, my willpower! It's been missing for quite some time but I found it again when I talked to my co-worker Sharlene who coordinates the Fight it! 5K race and walkathon for cancer. It's happening on May 16th so I plan on pledging and walking it with Osita (it only cost $5 extra to register your dog ) So I'll be starting the c25k program again tomorrow. I know I'll only be a third of the way done by the time the walk arrives I'll be a third done and a lot better off than I am now.

You can do it!

As for me...guess what??? I completed W9D3 today!!! I am not going to say that I have 'graduated' until I can run 3.1 miles (my longest run without walking has been 2.25 miles) but I am happy that I stuck with this for 9 weeks...unbelievable actually! The best part was that today's run was great! I didn't have any issue with breathing and when I finished I really felt like I could have run longer but we were going to the Festival of Books and I knew if I ran longer then I would make us late. I am totally thrilled with today's run and I feel that I can really say that I am a runner!

 

[CaliforniaDreamer]

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Today was a test for me too at the Festival of Books...DBF and kids were eating anything and everything and I'm eating a salad with balsamic vinegar for dressing!

As for me...guess what??? I completed W9D3 today!!! I am not going to say that I have 'graduated' until I can run 3.1 miles (my longest run without walking has been 2.25 miles) but I am happy that I stuck with this for 9 weeks...unbelievable actually! The best part was that today's run was great! I didn't have any issue with breathing and when I finished I really felt like I could have run longer but we were going to the Festival of Books and I knew if I ran longer then I would make us late. I am totally thrilled with today's run and I feel that I can really say that I am a runner!

Wow, a big congratulations!! And good for you, eating salad while the others around you are not. You sound like a winner and a runner!

So I couldn't resist temptation and weighed myself again this morning.
I am at 212.8 down from an original starting weight of 263 which means.......yep, I can get that 50 pound banner back!!!!
Oh yes!!

BETH~ I KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT. Fantastic. That banner sure looks purty on you!

So...still scared of course. Still wondering if I can actually do this and make it through the 5k in September without walking it (that's my goal)..but at least I started.

I honestly have not had much experience with exercise equipment so I was terrified I would kill myself when I started running on the treadmill..lol. Most of what I have been doing up to this point has been walking (outside) and working out to videos (bigges loser, walk at home, etc). It took a little to get the hang of it but I did it!

My heart rate was way above where it should have been but the small stretches of running weren't bad. I was definitely tired and sweating at the end, and I think I'll be a little sore tomorrow, but I am so glad I made it through!!

I wanted to hit a buffet or deli for lunch so it would be easy, but Paul wanted Outback so that is where we went. Of course I LOVE outback. I had the grilled chicken and steamed veggies which looked like the best bet.

But sometimes it just drives me nuts that my hubby can put away the food he can and barely have a pinch of fat on him.
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I used Leslie Sansung's walking dvd's and some Dancing with the Stars. But having tile floors, even with my athletic shoes on, I developed achillis tendonitis. It was partly due to some medication and I hoped I have worked through it. But I'm nervous about actually running.

Anyhow, I thought going out to dinner every night (or four times last week - which was about 4 times normal) would make me feel better. But it didn't. Just made me gain a bunch of weight.

As for me, I did my 60 minute run yesterday and plan is to continue my program this week. Next long run is 1 hour and 45 minutes next Saturday. Somehow, someway...

Eating out is really hard. I do have this book, you've all probably seen it = Eat This, Not That. It helps. Has restaurants like Outback and what the high calorie counts are and the lowest ones.

GREAT NEWS! I found my drive, my willpower! .

I made it to the gym and did 20 min on the elliptical, hour yoga, then 25 min on the elliptical again. How will the 5k training program work for me? I see my chiro next weekend so I will ask her if she thinks I'm ready for it.

Tomorrow, at least in SoCal, KFC is giving away a piece of their new grilled chicken for free. Tuesday El Pollo Loco is giving away two pieces of flame broiled chicken for free.

I love free.

 

[mommaU4]

Happy Monday morning WISHers!!

I hope you all had a good weekend. Way to go to those of you who met challenges over the weekend. It's so hard to eat healthy when those around you aren't. And congrats on meeting those exercise goals or starting new ones.

I wish everyone a healthy start to their week, and hope for pretty numbers on the scale on Friday for all of us!

I've gone back to planning out my menu for the next day, the night before. It helps to have a meal plan complete with calorie count all laid out for me and ready to go. Because when it's time to eat and I am hungry, I do not want to take time to count calories, and I tend to grab whatever. lol

Anyway, good luck ladies!!!