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

[DangerMouse]

 

[sahbushka]

Lol...that's funny!

As for me, I looked at my scale this morning...today is my ww weigh in day...and it says I gained weight since last week. This frustrates me. I will wait to see what the WW scale says but I worked out 5 days this week. I know I ate all my allowance points and some of my activity points but you are supposed to be able to do that and still lose...not gain. It just seems that the more I work out the less I lose. I don't understand it.

Sarah

 

[mommaU4]

Thanks, I needed a laugh!!!

 

[mommaU4]

Lol...that's funny!

As for me, I looked at my scale this morning...today is my ww weigh in day...and it says I gained weight since last week. This frustrates me. I will wait to see what the WW scale says but I worked out 5 days this week. I know I ate all my allowance points and some of my activity points but you are supposed to be able to do that and still lose...not gain. It just seems that the more I work out the less I lose. I don't understand it.

Sarah

Sarah, I don't know much about it but could you be building muscle? Maybe you are still losing inches as opposed to pounds.

In any case, you know you are doing the right thing and are becoming stronger and healthier by the day.

 

[sahbushka]

Yeah, it is possible. I can see some deffinition in my arms now that I didn't have a couple of weeks ago. I don't mean to be whiny, but I am still so overweight (still obese by 40 lbs! ) and I just want the number on the scale to go down! I do think I may have lost inches...my clothes seem to be fitting better...I just am cranky I guess. I hate weighing in a ww and thinking that they are thinking that I didn't work hard or that I slacked off. I know I shouldn't worry what other people think but it is hard not to.

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Yeah, it is possible. I can see some deffinition in my arms now that I didn't have a couple of weeks ago. I don't mean to be whiny, but I am still so overweight (still obese by 40 lbs! ) and I just want the number on the scale to go down! I do think I may have lost inches...my clothes seem to be fitting better...I just am cranky I guess. I hate weighing in a ww and thinking that they are thinking that I didn't work hard or that I slacked off. I know I shouldn't worry what other people think but it is hard not to.

Sarah

Hi, it's me.

Talk to the WW person and maybe she'll have some hints on how to get the scale to budge. Maybe you need to tweak your points. But DON'T give up on the exercise. It will be key to your long term success and health, I believe. I know when I was exercising alot (back in the day ), I was not losing weight, but people were remarking to me that I looked like I was. So take your measurements too, as changes probably are happening. Also, if you up your cardio, that will help with burning fat and weight loss. Running will help you to lose weight and it sounds like you are doing well in that area. Just step by step, like you are doing. You really seem to be doing the right things. Just have patience and persistence.

Congrats to all who have been sticking to their programs and getting healthier! And to those who have had little slips, there is ALWAYS the opportunity to turn it around! A mistake made yesterday by NO means determines what choice you will make today.

I have been working out pretty regularly since I got back to Switzerland. Haven't been feeling too great physically and am hoping that the exercise will help. Adjusting back to life here after that time in California has been a bit bumpy, but I think we're getting back into the swing of things. I'm starting to explore the possibility of doing some kind of race here in Europe maybe in June or something. Need a goal to keep me focused and motivated. I am so much happier when I feel healthy and fit. Anyone want to come to Nice, France for a 10K in April?? Oooh la la...

Good luck everyone! Here's to health and happiness and just chugging along to meet and maintain our goals!

QUOTE OF THE DAY
The heights by great men reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept,
Were toiling upward in the night.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:

 

[disney-inspired]

It's raining cats & dogs (unfortunately not puppies) over here so I can't go walking. I don't have gym membership near my house so that's not an option. I may just do a workout dvd. I really wanted to take Jingles out because she's so good on a leash that I really enjoy walking her. When I get back to school I plan on taking advantage of the rec center.

I'm also thinking about buying a bike. I hope I remember how to ride one!

I hope everyone has a productive Tuesday.
I have to attend to this disaster of a house. How can a house get totally trashed in 3 days?!

 

[wendylady36]

I'm glad you had a great time celebrating your birthday. You totally deserve it! All you can do is get back on track and keep up the healthy habits!

Thank you Tina! I'm working on getting back on track.

I hope everyone is having an on plan day and to those of you who have fallen off the wagon a bit...it's time to get back on! Don't be one of the many who only stick to it for the first 2 weeks...be one of the ones who carries on and makes progress toward your goals! You can do it!

Really, where is everyone? Don't make me turn this wagon around.

You're doing a great job Sarah!

I'm also thinking about buying a bike. I hope I remember how to ride one!

The last time I got on a bike I fell right over. It had been at least 10 years. Eventually I got the hang of it again. I'd love to have a bike, but sadly it is not in the budget.

Jen - It's good to see you again! I was wondering where you had gone off to and I log on, and here you are!

Callie - Great job on the healthy eating!

Beth - It's good to see you here.

I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy day!

 

[mommaU4]

How can a house get totally trashed in 3 days?!

Mine can get trashed in just one day. But then, I have four kids who can make quick work of it. lol

Really, where is everyone? Don't make me turn this wagon around.

Mom??





I'm here, and I've been on track even if not entirely by choice.





Keep up the great work everyone!!!!

 

[BillyFan]

Sarah, I don't know much about it but could you be building muscle? Maybe you are still losing inches as opposed to pounds.

In any case, you know you are doing the right thing and are becoming stronger and healthier by the day.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Yeah, it is possible. I can see some deffinition in my arms now that I didn't have a couple of weeks ago. I don't mean to be whiny, but I am still so overweight (still obese by 40 lbs! ) and I just want the number on the scale to go down! I do think I may have lost inches...my clothes seem to be fitting better...I just am cranky I guess. I hate weighing in a ww and thinking that they are thinking that I didn't work hard or that I slacked off. I know I shouldn't worry what other people think but it is hard not to.

Sarah

 

[grizbuzz]

Hi ladies!

Today has been a much better day. Made it 20 minutes on the elliptical and then 25 minutes running. I used to avoid the treadmill, but weather here just isn't conduscive to running outside, so I started the treadmill this week. Oh, how it feels good to run again. First day I could only do 10 minutes, second day 15 minutes and today 25 minutes. Felt so good. I could feel the knots releasing in my shoulders. Gosh, I think I got really really tense after 1 month of Christmas vacations and then the shock of adjusting back to life in Switzerland after our California break. Was so tight couldn't even take a deep breath. I stuck to the program trying to build up cardio since I've been back and today was the first day I felt kind of back to normal. I'm a firm believer in the power of exercise! At least for those who tend to get stressed out like me.

One of my major stress factors is living in this apartment. We are trying so hard to abide by the Swiss rules of absolute silence between the hours of 10pm and 7am (I mean not even flushing the toilet or turning on the water silence and men are supposed to pee sitting down ) and then pretty quiet for the rest of the time. We bought like ten rugs since we've been back for sound proofing, plus I'm putting up curtains. We got some Christmas money for another big Ikea run for the carpets and curtains, plus a tv (and cable!). This trying to be invisible so as not to face the wrath of my "perfect" Swiss neighbors has been a source of considerable stress, but I'm trying to chill a bit. I think we're making considerable progress on the noise front (we're better than we've ever been) and as long as we're following the rules, that is good enough. Gaining the approval or acceptance of our Swiss neighbors is perhaps more than can be asked. The Swiss people are not the warm and fuzzy welcoming types.

Tomorrow I go to a career counselour in Zurich. This is paid by my old company as part of the severance package. I have no idea if it will be helpful or not, but I'm going to give it a shot, since it's free. Then I will start looking for a job. My DH has said that it's fine if I don't work and I'm definitely keeping busy hausfrauing, but ultimately, I think it would be better for me if I could find some kind of job -- provided that it can fit into the work/life balance. One step at a time and we'll see what happens.

OK...enough venting for me. Funny how all this eating, exercising, emotional stuff is all intertwined.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon.
Denis Waitley

 

[sahbushka]

Had my wi last night and gained .6. Grrrr. Scheduled to go to the gym tonight and at my ww meeting they incouraged all of us to up each of our work outs by 10 minutes so I am shooting for 55 minutes on the eliptical today instead of my usual 45 on cardio day.

Hope everyone is having a good day...don't forget to drink your water...I have not been doing too well with that today.

SarahMay

 

[mommaU4]

The Swiss people are not the warm and fuzzy welcoming types.

Tomorrow I go to a career counselour in Zurich.

That is rough. They'd hate me and my family. We are sooooo loud.
Good luck at the career counselor.

I am shooting for 55 minutes on the eliptical today instead of my usual 45 on cardio day.

Go Sarah!!!










I am happy and sad to report after being sick, my appetite is back. Happy, because I am clearly back to normal. Sad, because it's back with a vengeance!!! EEK!! I am fighting to stay on track and not eat everything in sight.


Happy Healthy Hump Day everyone!!

 

[wendylady36]

Hi ya lovely ladies!

I hope everyone is on track and if you're off, get back on!

I had a bit of a cheat night yesterday. My friend brought over my weakness...Gharadelli chocolate filled w/caramel. I had two squares and stopped, but boy was it hard to.

Sarah, .6 is not bad at all. Just be thankful it wasn't 4 lbs. like me!

Jen, sorry you all have to be so quiet! Our household could never, ever, in a million years do that.

Have a happy and healthy day everyone!

 

[sahbushka]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I did my 55 minutes plus 5 minutes of cool down. I am pleased with that. I also got my water back on track and am well over my goal amount for the day.

Beth, sorry to hear about the appetite...that is no fun but I know that you can do this!

Seems like we are missing a bunch of people lately.

Jen I hope things get better for you.

Take care,
SarahMay

 

[sahbushka]

Quiet over here today! I am on track so far...had homemade ww chili for lunch again...yummy! Going to the gym after work today and plan to do 40 minutes on the eliptical instead of my usual 30 before I do my weight training.

Have a great day all!

SarahMay

 

[wendylady36]

I'm here!

Aunt Flo has really been messing with me this week. I'm staying on track for the most part, but don't expect to see any change while she's around.

Have a happy and healthy day everyone!

 

[DangerMouse]

I'm here! My sciatica has push a kebosh on working out. I've been eating well, but staying off the scale. My size 10 pants needed a belt yesterday, so that's my victory of the week! We leave for Maui on Monday -- EEK!

 

[sahbushka]

I'm here! My sciatica has push a kebosh on working out. I've been eating well, but staying off the scale. My size 10 pants needed a belt yesterday, so that's my victory of the week! We leave for Maui on Monday -- EEK!

Woo Hoo! Awesome about the pants and about Maui! Wish I was going too but am just so excited about the trip in February! It is going to be great!

SarahMay

 

[sahbushka]

21 days with out soda! Lets see 365 minus 21 equals 344 to go!

SarahMay