Disneyland Divas: Working out, getting healthy and thin in 2010!!

[DangerMouse]

Food log for today:

eggs with veggies
turkey with carrots and pea pods
1/2 banana
12 cashews (CHEAT -- but oh so worth it!)
veggie stuffed burgers and a salad

Dan and I just finished doing Bowflex. Between that and skating I KNOW I will be sore tomorrow.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

I haven't posted on this thread in awhile! Glad to see everyone starting to reach their goals! Keep it up, girls!

I'm starting to keep a food log so I can track and see what's causing my stomach pains. So here's today so far, well up to lunch because I don't know what's for dinner.

FOOD LOG:

whole grain English muffin with melted skim milk cheddar cheese
1/2 orange
salad with olives, pepperonchinis, salami, ham and fat free Italian dressing
whole Fuji apple with Laughing Cow cheese wedge
small cup of rice salad with peas and green onions

 

[DangerMouse]

Courtney, I hope your food log is able to help you pinpoint your stomach issues!

Sarah, sorry about your dd's illness. I hope you are able to find childcare and that she's feeling better real soon.

I figured out this morning why the scale is stuck for me. AF decided to make a visit today, 5 days early!! Guess my diet/weight loss forced an early visit.

Dan saw some great numbers this morning so he says we'll stick with it a few more days. But I tell ya, I'm getting really, REALLY tired of eggs for breakfast!

 

[sahbushka]

Callie, sorry about AF, that was mean of her!

I am home with dd today as the childcare I had lined up backed out. Oh well, I am trying to get lots done. I am eating well...weigh in is tonight. I don't think I will see a loss or very much of one which really makes me angry since I worked out hard and ate on plan this week. I mean really, what's up with that. I seem to lose better when I don't work out! It makes it hard to stay motivated to work out when I see that pattern!

Sarah

PS DD seems to be feeling ok and is dealing with the eye drops really well for only being 18 mo.

 

[wendylady36]

Yucky AF! I'm dreading her visit, because she always brings along 3-5lbs of luggage with her. Good things she takes it all with her when she leaves. I tend to get discouraged when she's around though.

Sarah, I'm glad DD is doing better and taking the eye drops well.

Courtney, I hope the tummy issues go away.

Keep up the good work everyone!

Have a happy and healthy day!

 

[BillyFan]

Courtney, I hope your food log is able to help you pinpoint your stomach issues!

Sarah, sorry about your dd's illness. I hope you are able to find childcare and that she's feeling better real soon.

I figured out this morning why the scale is stuck for me. AF decided to make a visit today, 5 days early!! Guess my diet/weight loss forced an early visit.

Dan saw some great numbers this morning so he says we'll stick with it a few more days. But I tell ya, I'm getting really, REALLY tired of eggs for breakfast!

At least you won't have to worry about AF in Maui!

I am really hungry right now, and I have to run to Costco. I think I'll grab a quick snack on my way out, so my cart won't be overflowing with junk I don't need.

 

[sahbushka]

Ok, so I was just about to start typing when I heard my ds in his bedroom (he's supposed to be sleeping) doing the ah ah ah's from the Little Mermaid! He makes me smile!

I had weigh in tonight and I was down 3 so down a total of 2 since the new year what with the 1 lb gain from NYE last week. I am pleased with that loss, especially since my scale this morning was not encouraging. I think it was that taco junk we had made. The points are fine and it tasted great but I think it had too much sodium in it. Good to know anyway. I am going to try to get back to the gym tomorrow...haven't been since Saturday.

Dh's personal training class started back up tonight. He was so excited! I am glad he has found something he enjoys so much and he has finally made me a plan that is a good compromise between what he wanted me to do and what I wanted to do in the gym so I am happy.

Have a great night all and don't forget to drink that water!

Sarah

 

[BillyFan]

Food log for the day:
Special K Blueberry
Light Yogurt
String Cheese
Apple
Grilled Garlic Rosemary Flank with Green Salad
Special K Chocolately Delight--I almost cried, I was so happy with the "chocloate"!!!!

 

[DangerMouse]

Here's mine:

Belgian Waffles with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. . .




. . . and then I woke up and really ate:


Omlette w/veggies (suprising, no???)
salad with taco meat and salsa
mahi mahi with zucchini, tomato and onions. DE LISH!

I also cheated with another 12 cashews, I admit it! I really needed the "crunch".

I know I haven't drank enough today. I've been cold neither water or crystal light is appealing to me. I'm going to try to down some before bed tonight.

Dan and I took a walk, but I had to cut it short because of my stupid sciatica. Ugh, will this thing EVER go away??

 

[BillyFan]

I didn't realize you're still dealing with the sciatica issues. I feel your pain, my friend. Unfortunately, it just takes time. Just make sure it's all healed up in time for our trip. We have a lot of running around to do!

 

[Darsa]

This morning for the first time, I discovered that the wraps I was using have a lot more calories than I thought they did! Sheesh... I think I'm going to go on a "fact finding" mission next time I go grocery shopping. Checking calories is so very new to me, it's my latest obsession

This morning I had a Banana Burrito; just a wrap with a very thin layer of peanut butter (Reduced Fat Jif, YUM) and wrapped around a banana. Deelish, and I got my potassium and protien! And will be better for me once I find a lower cal wrap!

 

[QueenDoOver]

Well, I confess! I'm another one that fell off the wagon. I am right back to square one at my highest weight ever (so far, right?). I guess that is what happens when I sit in my office everyday, eat what ever I want, and never excercise!

Recently I have been looking at videos from when my oldest was little (13 years ago) until current. I am so unhappy with how I have let myself go. So, I am turning it around girls. I know I can do it, because I did it before. The last time I managed to loose weight I had joined the curves weight loss program after having already established an excercise program there. My curves has closed, so that is not an option.

Last night I got online and joined weight watchers. I do excercise already now, with the bowflex and most currently with the wii fit. I have not been terribly consistent though, so have set my points according to no activity. So, hoping that will serve as incentive to excercise more regularly, so I can have more points.

I am really motivated by your commitment and support and am terribly impressed with the results that you have had.

I would love to hear about any ww tips you have. What are your favorite 0-1 point foods. How do you get your chocolate without blowing your points??

So that's it for now. Hope you all have a great day!

Tracey

 

[sahbushka]

Hi all, hope you are having a good morning. I feel out of sorts. I am worried about my daughter, sad that my son was upset when I left him at the daycare this morning. concerned that people are saying bad things about the daycare I send my kids to, distressed that my new work pants still haven't arrived (by the time they get here they will be too big!), sad that some of my friends might not be at the girls trip in feb, worried I might be getting pink eye, etc. Ugh.

Sarah

 

[sahbushka]

Well, I confess! I'm another one that fell off the wagon. I am right back to square one at my highest weight ever (so far, right?). I guess that is what happens when I sit in my office everyday, eat what ever I want, and never excercise!

Recently I have been looking at videos from when my oldest was little (13 years ago) until current. I am so unhappy with how I have let myself go. So, I am turning it around girls. I know I can do it, because I did it before. The last time I managed to loose weight I had joined the curves weight loss program after having already established an excercise program there. My curves has closed, so that is not an option.

Last night I got online and joined weight watchers. I do excercise already now, with the bowflex and most currently with the wii fit. I have not been terribly consistent though, so have set my points according to no activity. So, hoping that will serve as incentive to excercise more regularly, so I can have more points.

I am really motivated by your commitment and support and am terribly impressed with the results that you have had.

I would love to hear about any ww tips you have. What are your favorite 0-1 point foods. How do you get your chocolate without blowing your points??

So that's it for now. Hope you all have a great day!

Tracey

Welcome to WW. If you look back a bit on the thread you will see some recipes that I have put up that are compatible with ww. 12 m&m's are 1 point. I make sure to eat a little something every couple hours...for instance...
7am - 1 chewy granola bar, 1 bottle water, 1 multi vitamin (2pts)
10am - 1 string cheese (2pts)
12pm - 1 lean cuisine (5pts)
2pm - 1 small apple (1pt)
gym
5:30pm - dinner
7:30pm - Healthy Choice fudge bar (2pts)

Also I have gum on hand - 5 calories and helps with the oral fixation needs!

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions!

Sarah

 

[wendylady36]

Welcome to the healthy side, Tracey! We have carrots!!!

Congratulations on starting WW.

Sarah, I hope things get better for you and your family.

Tina and Callie, it sounds like you both are doing great!

I was a little piggy last night, so I'm a bit upset, but I'm trying to get over it...stupid moment of weakness.

Oh well, I'm back on track today.

I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy day.

 

[sahbushka]

I'm with you. I have had a snickers and some fries today. They fit into my weekly points, but now I am trying to get myself to not go and buy a butterfinger too! Agggg.

Sarah

 

[BillyFan]

Hi all, hope you are having a good morning. I feel out of sorts. I am worried about my daughter, sad that my son was upset when I left him at the daycare this morning. concerned that people are saying bad things about the daycare I send my kids to, distressed that my new work pants still haven't arrived (by the time they get here they will be too big!), sad that some of my friends might not be at the girls trip in feb, worried I might be getting pink eye, etc. Ugh.

Sarah

Sarah--Regarding the daycare situation, as a person who ran a family childcare center for 14 or so years, I have to tell you that 99% of the time, when a parent leaves a sad child at daycare, before you even get to the door, they are fine. Believe me, you were feeling worse than he was.
And I don't know what people are saying, but if your kids are happy and safe, and you have a good, open relationship with your provider, then I wouldn't worry. I had parents who called me every single day to check up on their kids, and I had some who never, ever called. But I chatted with them each evening, making sure we were on the same page. If you have any concerns, I'm sure your provider would much prefer that you talk to her about it, rather than worry about it.

Oh---Stay away from the candy bar!!! I had to make brownies for a client last night, and the leftovers are sitting on my counter. It's killing me, but so far I have not touched them!

 

[disney-inspired]

Everyone is doing so well and I'm...not
I just have not gotten my *** of the couch to go walking or anything. I do my daily chores but that movement is so minuscule that unless I'm cleaning the entire house in one day it's not worth counting. My eating is all over the place but I already know it's because I eat when I'm bored and tired. I'm tired because I eat unhealthy and don't get any exercise.

SO, with that said I'm getting rid of my eating out privileges. Eating out is my downfall, I can never say no to a burger, fries and a coke. So until I have that self-control I'm not putting myself in a corner!

I also think it was a bad idea to buy my part of the candy for the candy buffet so early before the trip because I'm so tempted to open a bag and pig out. Stupid candy temptation!

Today's weather just got me in a real bad mood but thankfully that mood pushed me to get real and understand that yes, just one more gummy worm will kill me if that one more gummy worm turns into 5, 6, 7, more.

So, this is my plan. Stop planning! I go into a big ol' planning phase of exercising, eating and how much I want to lose at different dates. I need to grasp the concept of taking it one day at a time because when I try to create a weight loss plan for 6 months it gets overwhelming and when I don't meet those goals at the scheduled dates I get depressed. Well isn't that a self set-up for failure!

I'm a snacker and thankfully the only unhealthy snack I have in my house is Kudos bars which are 100 calories each. I need to drink much more water while eating my meals and between them so I can feel full. Also getting in my fruits really helps balance out my sugar level so I'm not craving food allll day looooong.

I want to thank you all for being so supportive of not just me but everyone else. It's nice to have those kind of friends.

Now I have 43 days until I see you all and I want to look better than I do now!

Here's what I had for dinner


It's Korean Beef in lettuce leaves with white rice. It's a recipe from the flat belly diet cookbook and it was DELICIOUS! If you want the recipe just PM me and I'll send it to you!

 

[DangerMouse]

Guess we're all having a difficult day, huh?

This was day #4 of NO CHANGE ON THE DANG SCALE!!! And y'all see what I'm eating??? AAAAAHHHH! I think my scale's broken.

So, I decided to confuse my body today by eating a small bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. I added a few walnuts and some dried berries but no sugar. It was delicious, and filling. Kept me satisfied till lunch, when I had a couple small pieces of leftover fish and some carrots.

I developed a huge headache (borderline migraine) this afternoon that I am still trying to fight off.

Dan is making Thai Green Curry turkey meatballs and veggies over brown rice for dinner. I'm going to keep the brown rice to a bare minimum.

Oh, and I drank some Traditional Medicinals "Smoothe Move" tea to help get my digestive system going again (it kinda shuts down a bit when you're in ketosis).

My victory today is that I am wearing a size 10 jeans. They're tight, and my muffin top is a bit more noticeable in them than in my 12's, but I threw a sweatshirt on over them to hide it!

I hope everyone is able to keep their fingers outta the candy/chip bowl and drink some extra water and chew some gum instead!

 

[stacielee]

I ate bad on Sunday and weighed .4 less on Monday. I ate good on Monday and weighed .4 more on Tuesday. Today I was the same, but at least not a gain. I think AF may be coming to visit soon but at least I should have a good loss after that. I've been eating good, or my version of good, which is less than I used to eat. I don't worry too much about WHAT I eat, it's more about HOW MUCH I eat. And I've done good on water everyday, except today. Had to run errands and forgot my water at home. Hope everyone else is drinking LOTS of water!!