Get in Shape & Lose Weight for August 2014 Group

[2jboysmom]

Checking in. No weight loss this week. Stressful week. Ready for Spring and more sunshine! One week closer to our Disney trip!

 

[DisMom1981]

Is it too late for me to join? I am going in August and started trying to lose weight in January. So far I've lost 20 lbs. I'm hoping to lose another 30 or so before the trip

Wow that is a great start! This group has been awesome for tips, griping, motivation and finding fitbit buddies!

Checking in. No weight loss this week. Stressful week. Ready for Spring and more sunshine! One week closer to our Disney trip!

Frustrating. I'm with you- bring spring! They are saying more winter here this week----- I just can't even.

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[Disneylover99]

No weight loss for me. I have to admit, I haven't been trying very hard, so I'm not too discouraged. I will try to be good tomorrow.

Right now I'm on my way home from a buffet, but happy to say that I did not overdo it.

 

[digiMom]

Is it too late for me to join? I am going in August and started trying to lose weight in January. So far I've lost 20 lbs. I'm hoping to lose another 30 or so before the trip

Please join in! Would love to hear what you've been doing that seems to be working for you!

I've been reading up on my new blood pressure medicine, the diuretic HCT. Apparently a known side effect is weight gain. It helps get rid of water, but can mess up your sugar metabolism. I'll need to read more on this...

 

[mkmomto2]

Thanks for the welcome! I started my journey in January. I was lucky as my husband and children were on board.

Here's the good:
We started juicing (my husband had juiced before, so he was familiar with it). We didn't approach it as anything more than a good way to get lots of nutrients in our bodies. In addition, we cut out white starches and sugars, switched from white rice to brown rice and whole grain breads. We don't use white potatoes, although we will use sweet potatoes once in awhile. I have cut out most processed foods as well. We have allowed ourselves "cheat days" about once every other week. The one thing that I didn't realize is that I would become addicted to the juicing. I love the amount of energy I have. I have 2-3 big glasses of juice a day and two meals with protein and veggies and usually 2-3 pieces of fruit scattered throughout the day.

Here's the bad:
My husband and children have slowed down with it this past week especially and my willpower is starting to crumble with the additional temptations around me. Between that and the fact that I haven't started exercising has me at a standstill.

I am sold on clean eating/ juicing and continue to practice it mostly, but when I get home after working all day and then going to class and am hungry and my hubby and kids have ordered pizza, it's really hard to say no!

So, this is why I need you guys to help pull me through!

 

[GoofyJen]

I love this thread! Thank you for starting it! I am a classic lose weight fast but then put it all back on fast kind of girl. I also love eating and moderation does not work with my brain.

I do have a friend who lost over 100 lbs over the last 6 years and while I dont have that much to lose (more like 50 if want to be extreme healthy bmi person but would be satisfied with thirty overall) I find her so inspiring! No program, pills, surger- just dedication and hard work! If she can do this- what is my excuse (of course I have many anyway lol). She used Dance dance revolution a lot in the beginning by the way!

I've started couch to 5k (again- never completed last time) and I'm averaging 3 gym runs a week (this is w 2 day 1). My eating.....one day is great and the next I'm binging on sweets that I don't buy but somehow come across.

Let's support and motivate each other!!!

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How is your running going? I am doing couch to5k as well. I hope to run the princess half before I am 40

 

[Pikester]

Checking in. No weight loss this week. Stressful week. Ready for Spring and more sunshine! One week closer to our Disney trip!

I'm ready too. Oh so very ready!

 

[DisMom1981]

How is your running going? I am doing couch to5k as well. I hope to run the princess half before I am 40

I'm on week 5......my body was TIRED last week. I've been running in 4.9 but think that might be too fast now that the running is getting longer? Not sure. I feel thinner and look it, but haven't lost a size and the scale has slowed down on me.

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[nadira36]

It's a Nordic Track Elite 5700. It was on major sale at Sears just when we had worn out our old one. It actually declines to 3%, so you can practice running downhill, too. Pretty cool. Venice is nice and flat. Ireland is a bit more hilly.

Thanks! That looks awesome! Now, I wonder if I'd use it past the first month if I owned one?

Okay, gang - - I'm trying not to get discouraged, but I went up again this week. It was only 0.6, but in the wrong direction again.

While I would like to see the number on the scale go down, I am accepting the facts as they are and pressing forward. I think the problem last week was twofold: 1 - I entered all my cardio exercise into MyFitnessPal and believed the app when it told me I had extra calories available to eat and 2 - my body is still getting used to all the extra workouts I'm subjecting it to.

Given all this, my plan for this week is to continue going to the gym 6 days this week (3 days - 1 hour cardio, 3 days - 1 hour cardio plus 30 minutes strength training). I met with my personal trainer Thursday and he gave me a new routine with 6 exercises (done in sets of 3).

And I'm not entering my cardio work into MFP because I want to keep my daily calorie intake at 1200. My Jenny Craig consultant suggested I drink a glass of lowfat chocolate milk after my workouts, since it is a lean protein. I am going to give that a try, because I think that will be a satisfying post-workout snack.

I am very pleased with the fact that I've been able to exercise consistently, challenging my muscles, but I've not been really sore. My muscles are "singing", not "screaming".

A couple thoughts, first chocolate milk could be okay, or it might not. If it's loaded with sugar/corn syrup and chemicals, then it won't be good for you ever. And post work-out it'll shift your body from building muscle to burning he immediate sugar - you'll go backwards. If you make your own, then it could be okay, but it also depends on how it's made. Personally, I like smoothies, bananas and/or dates to sweeten, then you can add whatever flavouring you'd like from whole food sources.

Also at 1200 calories, unless you're very petite, you likely don't have enough calories and your body will store as much as possible. To loose weight from fat, you want your calories to be no fewer than 500 from what you burn, 300 is better, for more effective weight loss. To build muscle, your trainer is absolutely correct that you want to increase the protein, but you don't want the 'empty' calories from sugar - and especially not from corn-syrup (glucose/fructose).

Right now I'm consuming roughly 2900kcal per day (I'm also breastfeeding) and losing weight. My exercise would be considered low to moderate, but when I drop my kcal intake, I maintain, or put on, weight.

Thanks for the welcome! I started my journey in January. I was lucky as my husband and children were on board.

Here's the good:
We started juicing (my husband had juiced before, so he was familiar with it). We didn't approach it as anything more than a good way to get lots of nutrients in our bodies. In addition, we cut out white starches and sugars, switched from white rice to brown rice and whole grain breads. We don't use white potatoes, although we will use sweet potatoes once in awhile. I have cut out most processed foods as well. We have allowed ourselves "cheat days" about once every other week. The one thing that I didn't realize is that I would become addicted to the juicing. I love the amount of energy I have. I have 2-3 big glasses of juice a day and two meals with protein and veggies and usually 2-3 pieces of fruit scattered throughout the day.

Here's the bad:
My husband and children have slowed down with it this past week especially and my willpower is starting to crumble with the additional temptations around me. Between that and the fact that I haven't started exercising has me at a standstill.

I am sold on clean eating/ juicing and continue to practice it mostly, but when I get home after working all day and then going to class and am hungry and my hubby and kids have ordered pizza, it's really hard to say no!

So, this is why I need you guys to help pull me through!

Welcome! Great start so far. It is zoo tough when the family doesn't go along with the plan. My DH just didn't know what to do, and the kids wanted yummy food. We now have a meal plan through e-meals that we love, the food is in the fridge and the menu is in easy reach for all of us. Only a couple times has it taken more than 30 min from start to table, and those are usually make ahead, or slow-cooker meals. Once DH had a solid plan in front of him, he was able to support me better.

Snacks are still our weakness, oh how I love chips - and ice cream! I now have a yonanas and a zoku, both allow me to make healthier versions of the ice cream, and I'm thinking of getting an epicure chip maker so we could make parsnip and sweet potato chips without the oil, and the right amount of salt.

 

[nadira36]

Checking in

This week's been better. I've been able to actually do things again so have worked out 3 times this week. Still small, mostly yoga with some body weight only exercises added in, but today I also got a good cardio work-out! AND my heart behaved itself so I should be able to continue with them.

Continuing to work on posture each day (completely slouched back in my chair now with my sweet baby boy snuggled on my chest ). During my run, I kept my back straight, tummy tight and focused on breathing and stride. By no means was I fast, and due to snow, ice, mud, and dogs (sometimes all at once) I had to walk often - though really, I'd have had to walk often anyhow. First run since early pregnancy, my body's still figuring things out.

All in all, I'm very happy with where I am and where I'm going. 2 weeks without caffeine, I had my first cup of coffee today, and I didn't finish it Without the caffeine, I'm also sleeping better

Who knew having a big heart scare could be so good for me?

This week I plan to work out at least 3 times and do 1 more cardio (assuming my Dr agrees it's okay). I also plan to switch up my snacks at home, so I have something satisfying and also healthy.

I define healthy as knowing what's in it, healthy oils (fish, olive, avocado, coconut oil), pre-measured salt based on my RDI, no/low sugar, no sugar substitutes - unless homemade with small amounts of honey or maple syrup, high protein, containing whole food fruits/veggies).

 

[rebeccam31]

I'm on week 5......my body was TIRED last week. I've been running in 4.9 but think that might be too fast now that the running is getting longer? Not sure. I feel thinner and look it, but haven't lost a size and the scale has slowed down on me.

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If you are a little tired, that's good. If you are exhausting yourself, yes, slow down a little. The key to distance running (or so I've been told) is developing a slow, steady pace. Build stamina first, then work on speed. It seems to have worked for me. I finished Couch to 5K this time and am on week 2 of 5K to 10K. Too much speed too soon can cause injury--or cause you to quit, at least in my case.

Sounds like you're doing fantastic! And I have that stuck scale thing, too. I have only 2 pounds to go to my goal weight, and they are stubbornly clinging on no matter what I do. Frustrating.

 

[rebeccam31]

How is your running going? I am doing couch to5k as well. I hope to run the princess half before I am 40

I really want to run the Princess half, too! (before I'm am 40 is out, though, since I'm already 45 ;p )

 

[rebeccam31]

Thanks! That looks awesome! Now, I wonder if I'd use it past the first month if I owned one?

We had an old, very tired one. I refused to let us get a new one until I had maintained my running for at least 2 months (which wasn't really fair to my husband who has run regularly for years, but I needed that carrot and he's a pretty easy-going guy. ). I don't know how often I'll use the map feature, honestly. Right now it's a "new" toy. It does help treadmilling become less boring. I love, love, LOVE the dual fan feature, and I really like that it both inclines and declines. It's also a sturdy bugger. So right now I am liking it very much. But I'll drop it in a hot minute once the weather improves and I can get outside! ;p

 

[Pikester]

Morning. Ran for 20 minutes straight this morning and it went well. On week 7 of the 5K app and I can't believe how quickly this is going.

I think the most frustrating thing about getting healthy is the definition of what "healthy" is. Everyone has a different one and while it's wonderful that people offer up ideas and tips it can be a little discouraging when it unintentionally makes you feel like you are doing it wrong. Sugar, no sugar. Juice, don't juice. Flour, no flour. Made from scratch with organic ingredients, pre packaged and grabbed off the shelves. What's right and what isn't? (Been doing some reading over the weekend )

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[DisMom1981]

If you are a little tired, that's good. If you are exhausting yourself, yes, slow down a little. The key to distance running (or so I've been told) is developing a slow, steady pace. Build stamina first, then work on speed. It seems to have worked for me. I finished Couch to 5K this time and am on week 2 of 5K to 10K. Too much speed too soon can cause injury--or cause you to quit, at least in my case. Sounds like you're doing fantastic! And I have that stuck scale thing, too. I have only 2 pounds to go to my goal weight, and they are stubbornly clinging on no matter what I do. Frustrating.

Thanks that makes complete sense. I am so frustrated. Looking at my diary and I've been the same for 12 days even though I've been more active than in years and have been mostly eating under control (minus the slight bday/st pats/concert bender),.......however I have lost 14 lbs in two months which I guess is a lot. I have to be better with tracking- bc I eat the same for breakfast and lunch I get lazy and dinner is a nuisance to track.

6 min was torture today with broken TV again....slowed to 4.6 with 4.9 for the last 2 min and ran mostly 4.9 on the two 5 min increments.

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[DisMom1981]

Morning. Ran for 20 minutes straight this morning and it went well. On week 7 of the 5K app and I can't believe how quickly this is going. I think the most frustrating thing about getting healthy is the definition of what "healthy" is. Everyone has a different one and while it's wonderful that people offer up ideas and tips it can be a little discouraging when it unintentionally makes you feel like you are doing it wrong. Sugar, no sugar. Juice, don't juice. Flour, no flour. Made from scratch with organic ingredients, pre packaged and grabbed off the shelves. What's right and what isn't? (Been doing some reading over the weekend ) I hope everyone has a great day!

Awesome!

Good point about the whole food stuff. I find it overwhelming and scary all the 'crap' we have been eating . I threw away my kids vitamins this weekend after reading some articles. You can really make yourself crazy!

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[WAHkoMom]

......however I have lost 14 lbs in two months which I guess is a lot.

14 pounds in two months is FANTASTIC! Don't be discouraged by the fact that the scale is stuck right now; keep up the good work!

 

[digiMom]

I'm loving all the feedback and discussion! And how we're still working on ourselves. This truly is a journey. And what works for one person may not be the answer for another. We're a team of individuals.

I've lightened up a little since Saturday. Not weight wise but outlook/expectations wise. I think I just had a knee-jerk reaction and was about to slip back into you-must-do everything-at-once-and-perfectly mode. So I did set up a journal. I will try my hardest to follow it. I thought over the last few weeks and realized my morning workout has become easy. I wasn't even thinking about what I was doing. So I broke back into my dvd cabinet and pulled out some Jillian and Biggest Loser workouts I have. I don't remember which I liked, but so far alternated the boost fat metabolism and boot camp. I got through about half of each and had to modify them, so I've got a challenge now! I am also going to start the elimination diet slowly rather than cold turkey. So I'm concentrating first on what I found to be potential problems. So out is eggs, tomatoes, and anything with vinegar or yeast in it. That should give me enough to work on this week. I'm also adding some suppliments I have and for some reason stopped. So CoQ10 (helps blood pressure and energy), potassium, and a multivitamin. Beyond this, just a general goal to eat real food rather than frakenfood. Oh, almost forgot... I have a scale that measures percentage of body fat. I haven't used that in a while, so will start. The number is embarrassing though, so I'll be keeping that private.

Here's to a great week for all of us!

 

[jiminykrikkit]

Hi all! Is there room for one more? Our trip is the second week of September.

I haven't read all 23 pages yet, but this group seems so positive. Love that.

I don't weigh myself (haven't since July 2013), but I measure my progress by how I feel and how my clothes fit.

GOALS:
-to drop a pants size at least (currently 8/10, would like to get comfortably in a 6)
-just feel better about myself when I look in the mirror
-feel confident in a 2 piece bathing suit (beach vacay in May)

I eat paleo and just started working out more seriously (now lifting heavy weights in addition to the cardio I was doing). I've also added in the Jillian Michaels 6-Week Six Pack video (streams free if you have Amazon Prime), but I'm not really loving doing that (probably because I can't stand JM! haha). I don't do that religiously, just when I feel like it.

Glad to have found y'all!

 

[GoofyJen]

Thanks that makes complete sense. I am so frustrated. Looking at my diary and I've been the same for 12 days even though I've been more active than in years and have been mostly eating under control (minus the slight bday/st pats/concert bender),.......however I have lost 14 lbs in two months which I guess is a lot. I have to be better with tracking- bc I eat the same for breakfast and lunch I get lazy and dinner is a nuisance to track. 6 min was torture today with broken TV again....slowed to 4.6 with 4.9 for the last 2 min and ran mostly 4.9 on the two 5 min increments. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

The same thing happened to me with the weight. Around week 7ish I lost 6 lbs in one week. 4.9 is fast. I usually top out at 4.5. You are doing so awesome. Have you thought about running outside?