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

[mommaU4]

Welcome to all the new ladies!!

Sarah, good luck with the marathon. I knw you can do it!!

 

[BC Disney Lover]

Welcome to the new ladies!
I've had a really good day so far. A WW english muffin and jam for breaky, then went to the gym to do a fitness class. For lunch the kids were out early so they wanted McDonalds, I got a cheesebuger and had a mandarin orange when I got home
I've been drinking lots of water lately but really miss my pop so I think I'll treat myself to a diet pepsi after work tonight.

Have a great day!

 

[disney-super-mom]

I'd like to join you all if I may!

I've lost 16 lbs so far, and am working really hard on my food intake and exercise to lose another 49 lbs, which will put my BMI within the "acceptable" range to be a live liver donor for my mom!

Of course you can join Darsa.

Awwwww, what an awesome thing for you to do for your mom. You are an inspiration!

 

[disney-super-mom]

As usual, I'm doing great with my food intake. I'm not a breakfast eater, but around 11:00am I had a green salad with a little bit of turkey and a little bit of hard boiled egg.

Exercise today.....ummmm, wellllllllll, haven't done it yet. Been working on tons or homework instead, as usual. Gotta get out from behind the computer though. It's driving me nuts! I need to go for a walk. It's a beautiful day today......cold, but beautiful.

Water today - Does Diet Pepsi count? Afterall, carbonated water is the main ingredient.

 

[disney-super-mom]

Okay, so you all know, I didn't drink diet pop all day today like usual. I just had 2 cups of iced green tea. I know it's not plain water, but I'm just not a plain water type of gal.

 

[wendylady36]

I hope everyone is having a healthy day!

I think I've found a healthy diet that works for me, but only time will tell.

I've noticed that my clothes are fitting better, and my pants are starting to get loose. Plus, I'm feeling healthier and have more energy.

Everyone is doing a great job!

 

[BillyFan]

Just a morning quickie from me!

Am I the only one who found this funny?

Hi guys!

I thought I'd pop in over here to let you know that I signed up for the 2010 Disneyland Half Marathon.

For the last 4 years I have wanted to do this but I keep making excuses or things get in the way but I have decided that 2010 is my year meaning I'm doing things for ME!

I just paid the fee ($120) and they don't offer refunds so I can't back out now.

I am not a runner at all, in fact I really don't like it but I've got months to train and I know I can do it.

Awesome goal, Sarah! Like others said, talk to Jen about this.


Pretty good day for me so far. I had a bowl of Special K Blueberry again this morning. Stopped at Starbucks on the way to my client's house and got a nonfat gingerbread latte. I didn't even look at the pastries. I had a light cheese stick for a snack (only 2.5g of fat). I also had about 5 dried apricots.
For lunch (around 3:00 by the time I got to it) I ate my bbq chicken salad and 1 peanutbutter cookie.
However, when I got home, I found the loveliest note in the mail from Dawn's hubby and got super emotional. So I ate another cookie just for our Dawnikins. I did stop myself at that though! So far I've had 72 oz of water, and I'm getting ready to fill up that bottle again. I have a ton of work to do around the house still, but I think I'll take a 30 minute walk while I stll have some sunlight.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Am I the only one who found this funny?




Awesome goal, Sarah! Like others said, talk to Jen about this.

Nope, I did too.

 

[kelmac284]

Afternoon all!

Well I started out good with my eating but I didn't get to workout like I wanted. I had my small bowl of low sugar oatmeal and then for lunch I had a salad at chillis but just as I was about to workout this morning the stupid cable guy showed up. So so much for working out. There is always tomorrow though!! Every day is a new day!

Sara good luck with the marathon! I can't run because I have bad knees but that is awesome!

Welcome to the new gals and good job to all of our usuals.

Tina that is sweet about Dawn's hubby! I STILL can't even fathom that she is not here!

Have a GREAT evening everyone!

 

[mommaU4]

Okay, so you all know, I didn't drink diet pop all day today like usual. I just had 2 cups of iced green tea. I know it's not plain water, but I'm just not a plain water type of gal.

Me either. I detest plain water. Try adding some of those Crystal Light packets to it.

I hope everyone is having a healthy day!

I think I've found a healthy diet that works for me, but only time will tell.

I've noticed that my clothes are fitting better, and my pants are starting to get loose. Plus, I'm feeling healthier and have more energy.

Everyone is doing a great job!

Do tell!! I want my clothes to fit better too. lol
I'm glad to hear you're doing well.

Am I the only one who found this funny?

Naughty girls.
Good job on passing up the pastries. Sorry about the sadness over Dawn.

 

[DangerMouse]

Ok, here's my eating log for the day: egg white omlette, cup of tea, banana for a snack, salad with taco meat and salsa, carrots for a snack, chicken and cauliflower for dinner, and about a half gallon of crystal light. Oh, and gum, lots and lots of gum.

Gotta get a Bowflex workout in before bed. Hoping to see another drop on the scale in the morning, but after the huge numbers I've seen the last 2 days, I'm not counting on it.

Wendy, do share what your doing! Would love to hear about it.

Sarah, good luck on the marathon training. I run like Fibi on Friends. Not a pretty sight.

Later taters! Oooooh, taters . . .

 

[sahbushka]

And now for the RECIPE of the DAY!

WW Chili

1 pound lean ground turkey
2 garlic cloves - finely chopped
2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 28 oz can crushed tomatos (with or without Tomato paste)
1 15oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup canned diced chilis (1 4.5 oz can)

Directions:
In a large non-stick skillet cook meat and garlic over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up meat, until browned; drain. Add chili powder and cumin, stir to combine. Combine tomatos, beans, onion, and chilies in slow cooker; stir in meat mixture. Cover and cook on high until the flavors are blended...approx 5 hours.

Serves 4 at approx 3 points per serving (may differ depending on exact ingredients you put in)

Note:
My husband and I like to double this recipe and have leftovers for the whole week! Yum!
I fed this to my brother and he had no idea it was a WW recipe...he loved it!

I hope you enjoy!

Sarah

 

[mommaU4]

Oooooh, taters . . .

 

[sahbushka]

Went to the gym tonight but part way through the strength training part of my work out I started getting really dizzy so I modified my remaining excersizes and went home where my dh made WW pumpkin pie pancakes! Yum!

SarahMay

 

[wendylady36]

I've just started doing smaller meals throughout the day. I never really understood it before, but I think I've found a healthy balance. Mix that with exercise and and instead of gaining weight, I'm losing it. I've also cut most of my sugar intake. But like I said, only time will tell if it's working.

 

[BC Disney Lover]

And now for the RECIPE of the DAY!

WW Chili

Thank you Sarah, it looks great!

 

[kelmac284]

Good morning all! It's a NEW day and every day you can start anew! I have always said even if you have a bad day or weekend there is ALWAYS the next day or week. I know sometimes it hard and discouraging ESP when the scale seems to NEVER move or worse go UP! EEK! But eventually it WILL go down and then you feel GREAT and like you can conquer the world. And when your clothes start getting lose again. AHHH what a feeling!

I can't WAIT for that feeling. I remember the pants I have NOW being so lose they were almost falling OFF and now yesterday they were super tight. UGH! BUT it gives me motivation to lose! Esp since I bought this REALLY cute pair of shorts at DL and they LOOKED huge but they didn't have a changing room so I just had to buy without trying them on and sure enough they didn't FIT huge. They were REALLY snug! Now they wouldn't fit at ALL. That was when I still weighed 155! So that is part of my goal is to fit "comfortably" into those shorts and to "someday" look halfway decent in a bathing suit! Now THAT is a challenge LOL. I have those lovely muffin tops on my thighs. Even when I have lost weight they seem to get worse instead of better cuz I lose on the REST of my leg except the very tops so it makes it more pronounced. BLECK!

But again it is incentive!

Good luck to everyone and have a GREAT day with your eating and workouts!!

 

[mommaU4]

I've just started doing smaller meals throughout the day. I never really understood it before, but I think I've found a healthy balance. Mix that with exercise and and instead of gaining weight, I'm losing it. I've also cut most of my sugar intake. But like I said, only time will tell if it's working.

That's smart. Probably keep you full unlike myself who waits too long between meals and ends up overeating.
I'm glad it seems to be working for you!! You'll be a skinny ***** before you know it.

I can't WAIT for that feeling. I remember the pants I have NOW being so lose they were almost falling OFF and now yesterday they were super tight. UGH! BUT it gives me motivation to lose!

That's good. Take that frustration and make it work for you.









This week has been okay for me, but this weekend I've got plans with Theresa, Amy and Jane. Plans for dining and drinking! So we'll see what happens. Regardless, come Monday, I know I'll be back on track.

Have a healthy day ladies! Keep on keeping on!!!

 

[DangerMouse]

Like I suspected, no weight loss on the scale for me today, but after 5.5 lbs. over 4 days, I'm not complaining!! I think I need to start weighing out my food. I've been ignoring that part of the diet and just estimating.

Stickin with it and hoping for a good cardio walk later today. Kendall is sick with a bad headcold, so I think we'll stay home from HomeConnections which will give me the extra time I need to get a walk in.

 

[sahbushka]

Made a batch of a WW Oatmeal Raisin cookies last night...very tasty but still 2 points a piece so not something I will be making too often. Brought most of them into work today.

Sarah