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

[CaliforniaDreamer]

My doctor told me it's because I have exercised induced asthma, but I'm hoping to overcome it.


I forgot to mention that my best friend and I joined a yoga studio yesterday. We couldn't believe that we broke out into a sweat. Lots of standing then laying down and getting right back up and doing it all over again. They have a yoga and pilates infusion class that I'm looking forward to trying.

I've never heard of exercised induced asthma. I do hope you are able to get over it.

Yoga is great. Congrats!

So I exercised yesterday. 45 minutes of cardio. I switch machines every fifteen minutes, because I tend to get bored. That's why running outside is so good for me. Scenery changes. I couldn't figure out the heart monitor on those machines. Said I had no heart rate. Then that it was lower than target heart rate if I was 100 years old. Then that it was off the chart high. Does anyone have success with those heart monitors on ellipticals, bikes, treadmills? Any tricks on where to put your hands to you can get an accuratish count? At somepoint I might get one of those Garmin things but right now I don't feel like shelling out any more cash. But I can't do this by feel, as I'm pushing myself beyond what normally feels comfortable. I must say in general I feel better...after the workout, the next day. I'm beginning to feel a bit more fit again. And this is just after a couple of days of the harder workouts. Also did my strength training. And then DH and I did an afternoon lunch date (only time we have childcare) at the Hamam part of the gym, which was kind of a Turkish steaming, hot tubbing, exfoliating sort of a ritual. Also had a soap massage, which was a bit odd...think I'll stick to oil massages from here on out. Anyway, it was fun to go on a date and try something new.

It's Saturday morning at 8am and we are all trying to stay quiet as mouses until 9:30am for our Swiss neighbors. DSs are not allowed to come downstairs from their kid loft for another hour and a half, so I've given the one who is awake an iPhone to play with and will bring up pancakes when the second one arises. Getting new routines so following Swiss cultural norms is easier. Then we will all go to the mountains for the night to do some skiing tomorrow. Just a little mountain with a rope tow I think, for the kids to learn.

And if anyone is wondering about that WDW job my DH was interviewing for...well, turns out that offer to bring the family was just too good to be true. Family can stay with him for one night in the hotel, but have to pay for own plane tickets. John has accepted interview and then submitted travel request for flight from Switzerland (which was the first he mentioned that he doesn't live in the US). He hasn't heard back from WDW if that is ok or not.

If it does work out for the interview, this will be a very short trip for DH alone. I can't imagine the job working out for the family. I told me DH, I don't want you to turn my magical place into work! But there's no stopping him from applying for these jobs (which for the most part is a good thing, but can be a bit exhausting at times). I will post an update on the DL board when we know if he is going or not.

And the boys and I will be going to Disneyland Paris for five nights on Feb 16. Hopefully, DH will join us for three days, pending how scheduling works out for that WDW interview. We're staying at the Sequoia Lodge and must be prepared for very cold weather. I'll try to be better about a trip report this time. No promises, but we'll see...I've got to start generating interest for the ladies trip to DLP!

OK, long enough posting.

For the QUOTE OF THE DAY
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.
Buddha

Nice post, Jen. I love hearing your updates.

About the heart monitors - most gym eqt I've found, they don't work. I've been to a lot of gyms. I think they just tend to break. Sometimes you can get one to work by removing your hands and then putting them back on and being patient. You can also try a different machine each time.

You are bound to feel better, because your body is used to a lot of cardio. It feels so good to get the oxygen going again.

Your spa date sounds wonderful.

That's a pretty nice consolation, getting to go back to DLP!!! Sweet.

Are you locked into a lease in your apt? It really sounds like you've got the wrong apt. There must be some with other children that would have been easier on all of you....no?

 

[disney-inspired]

Hello fellow WISHers!

Yesterday I went to DLR and met up with Amy and her DD Claire. I knew it was going to be hard staying OP but I think I managed ok but feel I could have done better.

Breakfast - my place

• Cream of Wheat
• Swiss Miss hot cocoa

Lunch - DLR

• Cheeseburger (shoulda had no cheese)
• Diet coke
• lots of veggies (lettuce, tomato, pickles)
• fries (thankfully the servings are now small!)

Dinner - KFC

• 2 pcs grilled
• half corn on the cob
• 3 bites of mashed potatoes before I threw them away
• biscuit (shoulda thrown half of it away!)

Desserts - DLR

• Brownie (shoulda only eaten half!)
• @ my dorm - 1 pc chocolate bread from my roomie (ugh!)

Snacks:

• ~10 pringles
• water
• Diet cherry coke (a Godsend!)
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup veggie fried rice

I know I didn't go completely crazy and use all of my allowance points but I'm going to treat it as if I did. Today has been much better!

My breakfast today:

• 1 whole egg
• 3 egg whites
• instant cream of wheat w/ 2 level tsp sugar
• instant hot cocoa with 6 oz milk

I went to DTD and was SO tempted to go the uva bar, get a drink and people watch but remembered I had to drive back to my apt so I opted to be safe
I was tempted again to get the nachos from WWS but I decided to wait and MAYBE enjoy them on our girls' trip. So I ordered the kids' chicken breast strips, fruit and milk. For dessert I had the non-fat fro yo at Haagen Daz.

Now I'm eating the 94% fat-free Orville Redenbacher popcorn mini-bag and having some diet coke. I wanted to eliminate any kind of carbonated drink but it's SO hard! The rule I have set up is that I can treat myself when I'm out (like at DLR, not at the mall) but I can't bring anything home. It's too tempting!

My water count is low today so I'll probably be chugging it down soon.

Hope everyone else has a healthy super bowl weekend!

 

[sahbushka]

I'll chug some water with you Cristabel...ready...and....go...chug chug chug. Plus I think you and I should sit next to each other at all the meals...maybe we can split some if we are looking to order the same thing. I know I want to eat a bunch of my faves but don't necessarily want to eat the whole portion! Plus then we could save some moolah!

SarahMay

 

[disney-inspired]

I'll chug some water with you Cristabel...ready...and....go...chug chug chug. Plus I think you and I should sit next to each other at all the meals...maybe we can split some if we are looking to order the same thing. I know I want to eat a bunch of my faves but don't necessarily want to eat the whole portion! Plus then we could save some moolah!

SarahMay

That sounds like a wonderful plan!

 

[BillyFan]

I ate way too much today!

 

[disney-inspired]

I ate way too much today!

I'm right there with ya Thankfully it was all "lite" but still, too much of anything can be bad for you. I've been feeling ravenously hungry these past two days and I think it's because I haven't worked out. I just hope it doesn't effect my weigh in since I did go to the gym twice this week, go to Disneyland, and eat healthier than I have in the past. I would hate to start off on the wrong foot. I also see that I need to better plan the weekends I stay at my apt because that's when I'm doing nothing but watching movies or doing stuff on the computer. At least when I'm at my house I do chores, take the dog for walks, and generally stay off my butt until later in the day.

Enough negativity for now, at least I've had 12 cups of water today
Tomorrow after econ class I'm heading straight for the gym! My weigh in is tomorrow at 5pm!

Wishing for a good loss!

 

[grizbuzz]

Did 60 minutes of cardio today. Am hoping to get that up to 90 minutes plus, but need to do this step by step. 60 minutes is the most I've done in awhile, so I'll take it! Kept the intensity down to focus on endurance.

And for the QUOTE OF THE DAY
People shouldn't hesitate to exert their all, in a way true to themselves. How can you possibly ever know how far or fast you can go if you've never run all-out? To give up even before you've tried is actually arrogance-an affront to the wondrous power of life within you and disrespectful to yourself.
-Daisaku Ikeda

 

[wendylady36]

I remember my first day at yoga, Amanda & I were a huge sweaty mess!

I love it, but the sweaty mess, not so much. When it was over we would almost run out of the gym so no one would see us.

I'm glad we aren't the only ones in a big sweaty mess!

OH...special high five to Cristabel and Wendy. Great job girls on being focused on your health!

Aw, thank you!

Tomorrow after econ class I'm heading straight for the gym! My weigh in is tomorrow at 5pm!

Wishing for a good loss!

Good luck, Cristabel!

Don't be too hard on yourself, k?

Did 60 minutes of cardio today. Am hoping to get that up to 90 minutes plus, but need to do this step by step. 60 minutes is the most I've done in awhile, so I'll take it! Kept the intensity down to focus on endurance.

Come make my body do that.



I'm down another pound, for a total loss of 18 lbs. My friends and family are starting to comment more on the great job that I'm doing.

I hope you all are having a happy and healthy day!

 

[disney-inspired]

Okay I'm back from econ class, ate lunch while walking back to my dorm and now I'm changing into my workout gear. I'm going to walk to my weight watchers meeting. It's 1.3 miles each way so it'll be a good work out for today

I better hurry up and lace up my shoes. See you all later tonight when I post my weigh in!

 

[disney-inspired]

I'm baaaack!
And I'm down to 265, a -4.6lb weight loss I'm so close to being halfway toward my 5% which is -13lbs. I'm super happy with my weight loss and it's given me more motivation to do even better this week.

I've also gained a gym buddy. Her name is Nicole and she just graduated from CSUF but now pays to use the gym. We're going to meet up on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I'm off to make dinner, I'm hungry!

 

[stacielee]

Haven't posted in a little while, I've been off the wagon! It all started with that trip to Disneyland about 10 days ago! But I'm back on, as of today. It's amazing how fast and easy it is to gain weight when you don't think about it and how slow and difficult it is to lose it! Not fair!!!

 

[BillyFan]

I'm down another pound, for a total loss of 18 lbs. My friends and family are starting to comment more on the great job that I'm doing.

I hope you all are having a happy and healthy day!

Great job Wendy!!! Isn't it great when people start noticing a difference?

I'm baaaack!
And I'm down to 265, a -4.6lb weight loss I'm so close to being halfway toward my 5% which is -13lbs. I'm super happy with my weight loss and it's given me more motivation to do even better this week.

I've also gained a gym buddy. Her name is Nicole and she just graduated from CSUF but now pays to use the gym. We're going to meet up on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I'm off to make dinner, I'm hungry!

Woo-hoo! Good for you Cristabel!!! Keep your momentum going!

Haven't posted in a little while, I've been off the wagon! It all started with that trip to Disneyland about 10 days ago! But I'm back on, as of today. It's amazing how fast and easy it is to gain weight when you don't think about it and how slow and difficult it is to lose it! Not fair!!!

Welcome back Stacie! I'm nervous about what will happen on our trip and how I'll be feeling once I get home. I want to enjoy myself, and for me a lot of that enjoyment has to do with the food. But I don't want to sabotage myself and come home feeling crappy. KWIM?

I did pretty good today.
Breakfast~Banana
Lunch~Low Fat Hebrew National Frank wrapped in lettuce with about 8 Dorrritos and a light string cheese
Dinner~Taco Salad--no chips or tortillas
Snack~Popcorn--no butter

 

[DangerMouse]

Haven't posted in a little while, I've been off the wagon! It all started with that trip to Disneyland about 10 days ago! But I'm back on, as of today. It's amazing how fast and easy it is to gain weight when you don't think about it and how slow and difficult it is to lose it! Not fair!!!

I'm right there with ya, sister!

I fell HARD off the wagon in Maui (not that it wasn't completely expected and planned). But haven't even thought about climbing back on since I've been back. Been eating way too much and lots and lots of sweets. OMgoodness, I missed the sugar soooo much.

Unfortunately, my sciatica issues are still going strong. No relief in sight and I honestly don't know what to do about it anymore. Might be seeing a new chiro, but I'm afraid of throwing good money after bad at this point. Regardless, real cardio exercise has been impossible.

I have refused to get back on the scale since we got back. But I can feel the gain in my clothes. I think I'll start cutting back on portion sizes and carbs/sugars for a week or so before I subject myself to the evil number.

 

[mommaU4]

It's amazing how fast and easy it is to gain weight when you don't think about it and how slow and difficult it is to lose it! Not fair!!!

Tell me about it.

I cannot even think about weight loss right now. Just.......too much going on in my life. An lousy excuse I know, but still.

So good luck to y'all!! Keep up the amazing work. And hopefully you won't all be too embarrassed to be seen with me in two weeks.......

 

[grizbuzz]

I'm baaaack!
And I'm down to 265, a -4.6lb weight loss I'm so close to being halfway toward my 5% which is -13lbs. I'm super happy with my weight loss and it's given me more motivation to do even better this week.

I've also gained a gym buddy. Her name is Nicole and she just graduated from CSUF but now pays to use the gym. We're going to meet up on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I'm off to make dinner, I'm hungry!

YIPPPEEEE!!!!!
GREAT job Cristabel!! So happy for you!

 

[grizbuzz]

Haven't posted in a little while, I've been off the wagon! It all started with that trip to Disneyland about 10 days ago! But I'm back on, as of today. It's amazing how fast and easy it is to gain weight when you don't think about it and how slow and difficult it is to lose it! Not fair!!!

GET BACK ON THE WAGON MY DEAR!!
You'll be happier, I promise.

I'm right there with ya, sister!

I fell HARD off the wagon in Maui (not that it wasn't completely expected and planned). But haven't even thought about climbing back on since I've been back. Been eating way too much and lots and lots of sweets. OMgoodness, I missed the sugar soooo much.

Unfortunately, my sciatica issues are still going strong. No relief in sight and I honestly don't know what to do about it anymore. Might be seeing a new chiro, but I'm afraid of throwing good money after bad at this point. Regardless, real cardio exercise has been impossible.

I have refused to get back on the scale since we got back. But I can feel the gain in my clothes. I think I'll start cutting back on portion sizes and carbs/sugars for a week or so before I subject myself to the evil number.

I hear you on not wanting to get back on the scale. I haven't stepped on the scale since I got too Switzerland.

Good luck on getting back on the wagon!!

Tell me about it.

I cannot even think about weight loss right now. Just.......too much going on in my life. An lousy excuse I know, but still.

So good luck to y'all!! Keep up the amazing work. And hopefully you won't all be too embarrassed to be seen with me in two weeks.......

Big hug.

Yes, a lousy excuse. Take care of yourself my friend.

Oh, and DONNA: I think you asked me awhile back if I am locked into my apartment lease. Yes, I am, until September. Also, living in a house would cost us about $1000 to 1,500/month, which would wipe out our travel budget completely (not too mention put serious pressure on me to find work), so I am trying to make the apartment living work. We've made serious progress in the new year establishing sleep/living routines to support quiet living.

AND as for my exercise, I went to gym today and worked out hard. 45 minutes of high intensity cardio (which is way harder than 60 minutes of low intensity cardio for me) plus strength training. Felt wiped out (in a good way) after the workout. Think I'll take the day off tomorrow and let my body recover.

For the QUOTE OF THE DAY
Discipline is remembering what you want.
David Campbell

 

[QueenDoOver]

Hi Gals,
Quick drive by. Jen, when you describe your workouts, I picture Jennifer Bealy with sweat dripping off her, dancing to "I'm a maniac". Don't know why???

For those of you off the wagon, I know how that goes. I was off the wagon for two years! I feel so much better and in control of all aspects of my life when I am on the wagon. I don't know why, but for some reason gaining wait sort of sucks the life right out of me, undermines my confidence and overall happy go lucky mood. Anyhow, even though getting on the wagon is sometimes a hurdle, the sooner you do it, the sooner you feel better! Come on in girls, the water is fabulous!

Donna, My son had excercise induced asthma during soccer. Doctor gave him an inhalor to use just before playing to open up his lungs, and it worked like a charm. He only needed it one season, and also used it before PE, but he seemed to outgrow it.

 

[sahbushka]

I'm baaaack!
And I'm down to 265, a -4.6lb weight loss I'm so close to being halfway toward my 5% which is -13lbs. I'm super happy with my weight loss and it's given me more motivation to do even better this week.

I've also gained a gym buddy. Her name is Nicole and she just graduated from CSUF but now pays to use the gym. We're going to meet up on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I'm off to make dinner, I'm hungry!

So proud of you Cristabel! Keep up the great work! I am thrilled you have a gym buddy now, those really help!

I am off to weigh in tonight and am hoping for a good number. I would love to get to 80 lbs down tonight! Good thoughts please!

And for all of you off the wagon Good luck getting back on. It may be hard, but I know I always feel so much better about myself when I am doing well and eating right, both physically and mentally!

Good luck,
SarahMay

 

[wendylady36]

I'm baaaack!
And I'm down to 265, a -4.6lb weight loss I'm so close to being halfway toward my 5% which is -13lbs. I'm super happy with my weight loss and it's given me more motivation to do even better this week.

Great job, Cristabel! How exciting that you have a gym partner now too!

Haven't posted in a little while, I've been off the wagon! It all started with that trip to Disneyland about 10 days ago! But I'm back on, as of today. It's amazing how fast and easy it is to gain weight when you don't think about it and how slow and difficult it is to lose it! Not fair!!!

Welcome back to the wagon.

Great job Wendy!!! Isn't it great when people start noticing a difference?

I'm nervous about what will happen on our trip and how I'll be feeling once I get home. I want to enjoy myself, and for me a lot of that enjoyment has to do with the food. But I don't want to sabotage myself and come home feeling crappy. KWIM?

Thanks, Tina!

I'm also worried about what's gonna happen food wise if I go on the trip.

Good job on your eating.

I'm right there with ya, sister!

I fell HARD off the wagon in Maui (not that it wasn't completely expected and planned). But haven't even thought about climbing back on since I've been back. Been eating way too much and lots and lots of sweets. OMgoodness, I missed the sugar soooo much.

Unfortunately, my sciatica issues are still going strong. No relief in sight and I honestly don't know what to do about it anymore. Might be seeing a new chiro, but I'm afraid of throwing good money after bad at this point. Regardless, real cardio exercise has been impossible.

I have refused to get back on the scale since we got back. But I can feel the gain in my clothes. I think I'll start cutting back on portion sizes and carbs/sugars for a week or so before I subject myself to the evil number.

Welcome back to reality, Callie. Sounds like you all had a wonderful trip in Maui. Sorry to hear about your sciatica issues, they sound painful. Take things slowly and hopefully you'll be back on the wagon in no time.

Tell me about it.

I cannot even think about weight loss right now. Just.......too much going on in my life. An lousy excuse I know, but still.

So good luck to y'all!! Keep up the amazing work. And hopefully you won't all be too embarrassed to be seen with me in two weeks.......

You don't have to think about weight loss silly, you just do it. Seriously, take all your frustrations and walk them out. It helps me to do that, maybe it will help you too.

No way, no how will I be embarrassed to be seen with you.

AND as for my exercise, I went to gym today and worked out hard. 45 minutes of high intensity cardio (which is way harder than 60 minutes of low intensity cardio for me) plus strength training. Felt wiped out (in a good way) after the workout. Think I'll take the day off tomorrow and let my body recover.

Go Jen! You're energy never ceases to amaze me.

For those of you off the wagon, I know how that goes. I was off the wagon for two years! I feel so much better and in control of all aspects of my life when I am on the wagon. I don't know why, but for some reason gaining wait sort of sucks the life right out of me, undermines my confidence and overall happy go lucky mood. Anyhow, even though getting on the wagon is sometimes a hurdle, the sooner you do it, the sooner you feel better! Come on in girls, the water is fabulous!

I completely agree!

I'm glad your son overcame his EIA.

I am off to weigh in tonight and am hoping for a good number. I would love to get to 80 lbs down tonight! Good thoughts please!

Good luck on your weigh in!


I took a wonderful 2 mile power walk this morning, it felt so great. I wish I could have walked all day.

Hope everyone is having a happy and healthy Tuesday!

 

[stacielee]

Welcome back to the wagon.

I'm also worried about what's gonna happen food wise if I go on the trip.

No way, no how will I be embarrassed to be seen with you.

At least I'm not under the bus!

Thinking about our DL trip, or any other trip, I tell myself it's only for a few days, and it may take a few days more after that to get back in the swing of things but it will all be okay. I don't want to stress about what I can/cannot/shouldn't eat.

And we would never be embarrassed to be seen with any of the Divas! That would make us mean Divas and we are so not that!!