Getting Ready for our July Trips to the World

[OneBadApple]

Well, I've turned a corner with my recovery! I think that the minor muscle tear is no longer causing me real pain!

Did I mention: ?

YAY! Walking is still hard and still painful... but not as painful. Sitting is getting easier! It's this HUGE weight off my shoulders...

And, as a result, I've been able to increase my exercise bike time by a couple of minutes without trouble!

I readjusted my caloric intake down a bit; maybe that will help me lose weight faster. It's a fine line between "feeling deprived" and "not enough calorie deprivation" for me. Oh well!

That is wonderful news!!! Great idea about lowering your caloric intake a bit. That should help a great deal.

 

[Miss Mo]

Hi all, just a quick check in!

Had a sneaky early weigh in on Saturday and was a couple of pounds down since Monday but am off on holiday today and hubby had booked us a hotel in Glasgow last night so after a Saturday night takeaway with friends, and lunch and dinner out yesterday and lunch out today I'm going to avoid standing on the scales again til the weekend so that I don't get grumpy with the damage I've done! Aim to hit the gym hard this week to rectify the damage.

Got the school Prom next Sunday in a lovely hotel in Edinburgh so really wanted to fit into a new dress for that but maybe just wear something I know is comfortable.

Anyway hope you all have a good week. Just going back to read your updates now!!

mo x

 

[sarbah77]

Well, the DISboards either ate my post or you'll all see it in triplicate.

Anyway: yay! Another .6lbs down, despite last week's whine-fest. Still heading in the proper direction; still weigh less than I did when I started.

Exercise: trying to up the time I'm using my exercise bike, with limited results. Some days, I do okay and other days, my leg hurts and I stop. Being less than 5 weeks out, too, and not able to walk, I am getting a little concerned about walking through the parks all day. But it is a pretty big injury I'm recovering from and I just can't push it - what will be, will be!

 

[OneBadApple]

Well, the DISboards either ate my post or you'll all see it in triplicate.

Anyway: yay! Another .6lbs down, despite last week's whine-fest. Still heading in the proper direction; still weigh less than I did when I started.

Exercise: trying to up the time I'm using my exercise bike, with limited results. Some days, I do okay and other days, my leg hurts and I stop. Being less than 5 weeks out, too, and not able to walk, I am getting a little concerned about walking through the parks all day. But it is a pretty big injury I'm recovering from and I just can't push it - what will be, will be!

Congrats on the loss. And you are right, you can't push it. The last thing you want is to re-injure your leg. If your leg is not 100% when you go, just take extra breaks and go slow.

I ended up having a slight gain on Saturday (partly due to my monthly visitor). My trainer keeps reminding me the number on the scale is not the only important number, which did help with my morale last night. Next Monday is my last session and I'm going to miss it even though he tortures me.

 

[carrie6466]

I have been a walking disaster since about last Friday. In my defense, I never should have gone off my diet for my birthday ::sigh:: Now I can't find that original motivation I had to do it in the first place. I have gained 6 lbs this week or so. I'm not exactly sure, because I haven't weighed on my scale yet, but at the doctors office.

With the heat index it's going to be over 100 for the next few days here, so walking outside is going to be out, unless I can get out early enough. Unfortunately I have a dr. appt this morning at 9:10 and one tomorrow at 10:15. UGH!

I got Zumba for the wii fit for my birthday and it's still sitting in the box. Maybe I'll get it open today and give it a shot. I don't know, though, because I'm just so tired lately I have been falling asleep for hours during the day.

At this rate, I don't even know how I'm going to get through a week at Disney, much less a day. It's soooo frustrating!

 

[gray2402]

I was down 1.8 at weigh in today!!!

Earned 17 APs last week! (Two days of zumba and one day of treadmill/AMT)

Feeling good

 

[sarbah77]

I have been a walking disaster since about last Friday. In my defense, I never should have gone off my diet for my birthday ::sigh:: Now I can't find that original motivation I had to do it in the first place. I have gained 6 lbs this week or so. I'm not exactly sure, because I haven't weighed on my scale yet, but at the doctors office.

With the heat index it's going to be over 100 for the next few days here, so walking outside is going to be out, unless I can get out early enough. Unfortunately I have a dr. appt this morning at 9:10 and one tomorrow at 10:15. UGH!

I got Zumba for the wii fit for my birthday and it's still sitting in the box. Maybe I'll get it open today and give it a shot. I don't know, though, because I'm just so tired lately I have been falling asleep for hours during the day.

At this rate, I don't even know how I'm going to get through a week at Disney, much less a day. It's soooo frustrating!

Well, I don't know where you are... but we've got serious pollen/allergy things floating through the air. A symptom of allergies is exhaustion. There's not much you can do besides rest, take an antihistimine, and keep drinking your water. Especially with the heat - water water water!

And speaking of water, last week IS water under the bridge. Today is a new day! It's a new week! Every day and every meal we start with a fresh slate - so don't let last week's indulgences drive you to feeling bad THIS week.

Can you get to a mall? When the weather is terrible in the winter (and I'm healthy enough), my husband and I just go for walks around the mall. Pick your favorite tunes and just make a few laps around the mall. Or get up earlier or go for walks at sunset (if you live in a safe neighborhood - both for car traffic and overall safety).

When it's this hot out, my husband (a runner) sets his alarm and goes running around 7am, to beat the heat. It can be done!

Can you get day passes to a local gym?

You CAN do it. It's not easy - but you CAN!

 

[disneywatcher]

I was down 1.8 at weigh in today!!!

Earned 17 APs last week! (Two days of zumba and one day of treadmill/AMT)

Feeling good

Congrats on the weight loss Grey!

I have been a walking disaster since about last Friday. In my defense, I never should have gone off my diet for my birthday ::sigh:: Now I can't find that original motivation I had to do it in the first place. I have gained 6 lbs this week or so. I'm not exactly sure, because I haven't weighed on my scale yet, but at the doctors office.

With the heat index it's going to be over 100 for the next few days here, so walking outside is going to be out, unless I can get out early enough. Unfortunately I have a dr. appt this morning at 9:10 and one tomorrow at 10:15. UGH!

I got Zumba for the wii fit for my birthday and it's still sitting in the box. Maybe I'll get it open today and give it a shot. I don't know, though, because I'm just so tired lately I have been falling asleep for hours during the day.

At this rate, I don't even know how I'm going to get through a week at Disney, much less a day. It's soooo frustrating!

Ok Carrie it's time to put away the party balloons and adapt!

So it's hot! Go swimming, walk the mall, run circles around your house or up and down your stairs!

Put the past slip up's under your belt and move on. It happened, there is nothing you can do to take it back so you push forward!

I admit I haven't been on this board much this past week because my habits' were HORRID! Today though is a new day and I can make the most of it so I have been! Had a good breakfast that was low in calories, low in sugar and high in protein, then I went to the gym for spin class. Came home and had watermelon as snack and then a lunch under 400 calories. Now I've got my bottle of water and a plan for the rest of the day. WE CAN DO IT!


I go in Friday to get the results of my blood tests. Is it sad that I'm hoping something comes up? Something that can explain the facial hair, irregular menses, mood swings, temperature sensitivity and the gut that doesn't want to budge.

 

[tinkerbell60]

I have been a walking disaster since about last Friday. In my defense, I never should have gone off my diet for my birthday ::sigh:: Now I can't find that original motivation I had to do it in the first place. I have gained 6 lbs this week or so. I'm not exactly sure, because I haven't weighed on my scale yet, but at the doctors office.

With the heat index it's going to be over 100 for the next few days here, so walking outside is going to be out, unless I can get out early enough. Unfortunately I have a dr. appt this morning at 9:10 and one tomorrow at 10:15. UGH!

I got Zumba for the wii fit for my birthday and it's still sitting in the box. Maybe I'll get it open today and give it a shot. I don't know, though, because I'm just so tired lately I have been falling asleep for hours during the day.

At this rate, I don't even know how I'm going to get through a week at Disney, much less a day. It's soooo frustrating!

Hang in there - like everyone else is saying, past history, start fresh. I know it is frustrating - I keep messing up too. Just get right back at it. Any progress is progress and just keep focusing forward.

I was down 1.8 at weigh in today!!!

Earned 17 APs last week! (Two days of zumba and one day of treadmill/AMT)

Feeling good

Good job Gray!!!!

Congrats on the weight loss Grey!


Ok Carrie it's time to put away the party balloons and adapt!

So it's hot! Go swimming, walk the mall, run circles around your house or up and down your stairs!

Put the past slip up's under your belt and move on. It happened, there is nothing you can do to take it back so you push forward!

I admit I haven't been on this board much this past week because my habits' were HORRID! Today though is a new day and I can make the most of it so I have been! Had a good breakfast that was low in calories, low in sugar and high in protein, then I went to the gym for spin class. Came home and had watermelon as snack and then a lunch under 400 calories. Now I've got my bottle of water and a plan for the rest of the day. WE CAN DO IT!


I go in Friday to get the results of my blood tests. Is it sad that I'm hoping something comes up? Something that can explain the facial hair, irregular menses, mood swings, temperature sensitivity and the gut that doesn't want to budge.

I hope you find out something helpful Friday too. I will keep my fingers crossed. Good job on today though!


I have had my ups and downs too. I am down another 1/2 lb this week in spite of myself. So if I lose the other 1/2 I am halfway to my goal. Of course, then I have to start over with a new goal, but that is ok. Not sure if I am going to make it by Disney, but hopefully I will be close.

 

[disneywatcher]

Hang in there - like everyone else is saying, past history, start fresh. I know it is frustrating - I keep messing up too. Just get right back at it. Any progress is progress and just keep focusing forward.



Good job Gray!!!!




I hope you find out something helpful Friday too. I will keep my fingers crossed. Good job on today though!


I have had my ups and downs too. I am down another 1/2 lb this week in spite of myself. So if I lose the other 1/2 I am halfway to my goal. Of course, then I have to start over with a new goal, but that is ok. Not sure if I am going to make it by Disney, but hopefully I will be close.

I've been stalled at 210.2 for the past 2 weeks or more so I am pretty sure I will not be making my 199 goal by the time we leave for Disney. I can happily say though that I've been making my leg's get used to moving for long periods of time, that I've been working harder at making healthier food choices (if only those damn sweets would quit calling out to me!) and I've never drank so much water in my whole life. So all in all, I'm making better choices for myself and my Disney trips now and in the future.

 

[carrie6466]

I was down 1.8 at weigh in today!!!

Earned 17 APs last week! (Two days of zumba and one day of treadmill/AMT)

Feeling good

That's great! Congratulations

:Ok Carrie it's time to put away the party balloons and adapt!

So it's hot! Go swimming, walk the mall, run circles around your house or up and down your stairs!

Put the past slip up's under your belt and move on. It happened, there is nothing you can do to take it back so you push forward!

I admit I haven't been on this board much this past week because my habits' were HORRID! Today though is a new day and I can make the most of it so I have been! Had a good breakfast that was low in calories, low in sugar and high in protein, then I went to the gym for spin class. Came home and had watermelon as snack and then a lunch under 400 calories. Now I've got my bottle of water and a plan for the rest of the day. WE CAN DO IT!


I go in Friday to get the results of my blood tests. Is it sad that I'm hoping something comes up? Something that can explain the facial hair, irregular menses, mood swings, temperature sensitivity and the gut that doesn't want to budge.

I started off with all good intentions today. Then I had to make cupcakes for school tomorrow. Now...I didn't have to eat one. But, I did.

Hang in there - like everyone else is saying, past history, start fresh. I know it is frustrating - I keep messing up too. Just get right back at it. Any progress is progress and just keep focusing forward.

I have had my ups and downs too. I am down another 1/2 lb this week in spite of myself. So if I lose the other 1/2 I am halfway to my goal. Of course, then I have to start over with a new goal, but that is ok. Not sure if I am going to make it by Disney, but hopefully I will be close.

Congrats on the weight loss!

I've been stalled at 210.2 for the past 2 weeks or more so I am pretty sure I will not be making my 199 goal by the time we leave for Disney. I can happily say though that I've been making my leg's get used to moving for long periods of time, that I've been working harder at making healthier food choices (if only those damn sweets would quit calling out to me!) and I've never drank so much water in my whole life. So all in all, I'm making better choices for myself and my Disney trips now and in the future.

My goal was 199, too. But I'm still at 224. So, I'm not going to be crazy about myself, what's done is done. That's true.

One the one hand, I got some bloodwork results back today. For the first time in 3 years, I had good numbers on my thyroid tests. I go to the neurologist again tomorrow and we'll see where I'm at there.

I went to the dr. this morning. I had a decent breakfast and did some indoor walking in the mall. Then I came home and fell asleep for 4 hours, after sleeping from 11pm - 6:30 am last night. This has been a pattern every day for a while. I can easily sleep 3-4 hours during the day, although most of the time I force myself to stay awake or, if I can't, I set my alarm for an hour.

I don't know why I am so tired, I even stopped this one med I was taking in the afternoon, thinking that was what was causing me to be so tired all the time. It wasn't that either. I'm just whining now, but I don't know what I am going to do at WDW. I can't just sleep my life away!

 

[OneBadApple]

I have been a walking disaster since about last Friday. In my defense, I never should have gone off my diet for my birthday ::sigh:: Now I can't find that original motivation I had to do it in the first place. I have gained 6 lbs this week or so. I'm not exactly sure, because I haven't weighed on my scale yet, but at the doctors office.

With the heat index it's going to be over 100 for the next few days here, so walking outside is going to be out, unless I can get out early enough. Unfortunately I have a dr. appt this morning at 9:10 and one tomorrow at 10:15. UGH!

I got Zumba for the wii fit for my birthday and it's still sitting in the box. Maybe I'll get it open today and give it a shot. I don't know, though, because I'm just so tired lately I have been falling asleep for hours during the day.

At this rate, I don't even know how I'm going to get through a week at Disney, much less a day. It's soooo frustrating!

The past is the past and you learn from it. Just start with one little thing today and then 2 things tomorrow and you will be back on track in no time.

I was down 1.8 at weigh in today!!!

Earned 17 APs last week! (Two days of zumba and one day of treadmill/AMT)

Feeling good

Nice job!!!!!!

I admit I haven't been on this board much this past week because my habits' were HORRID! Today though is a new day and I can make the most of it so I have been! Had a good breakfast that was low in calories, low in sugar and high in protein, then I went to the gym for spin class. Came home and had watermelon as snack and then a lunch under 400 calories. Now I've got my bottle of water and a plan for the rest of the day. WE CAN DO IT!


I go in Friday to get the results of my blood tests. Is it sad that I'm hoping something comes up? Something that can explain the facial hair, irregular menses, mood swings, temperature sensitivity and the gut that doesn't want to budge.

Great job getting back on track. No I don't think its sad that you are hoping for something to show up. If something shows up then you know what is the problem and hopefully the doctor will have a treatment for you.

I have had my ups and downs too. I am down another 1/2 lb this week in spite of myself. So if I lose the other 1/2 I am halfway to my goal. Of course, then I have to start over with a new goal, but that is ok. Not sure if I am going to make it by Disney, but hopefully I will be close.

Nice job!!!!!

 

[carrie6466]

I started out with my normal breakfast today. I have to go up to school in a half-hour to drop of cupcakes for dd's party and then I have a dr. appointment after that. Then I have shorts to return. Do you think any of this can count as exercise, since I'm going to sweat my *** off just being outside by 11?

I am going to try to find enough energy this afternoon to at least try the Zumba wii game that I got for my birthday. I really wanted it, which was why dh got it for me.

I am just going to see how today goes. I already got in 2 full bottles of water, along with breakfast, so that is a good start.

 

[gray2402]

I started out with my normal breakfast today. I have to go up to school in a half-hour to drop of cupcakes for dd's party and then I have a dr. appointment after that. Then I have shorts to return. Do you think any of this can count as exercise, since I'm going to sweat my *** off just being outside by 11?

I am going to try to find enough energy this afternoon to at least try the Zumba wii game that I got for my birthday. I really wanted it, which was why dh got it for me.

I am just going to see how today goes. I already got in 2 full bottles of water, along with breakfast, so that is a good start.

Sweating SHOULD count! this heat is crazy LOL

 

[gray2402]

Having a good day! Zumba's this morning and got 6 APs for that (I wear a heart rate monitor so I can keep track of calories burned ... I count 100 calories as one AP) ...

Staying on point with my eating!

I am DETERMINED this time !!!!!

 

[sarbah77]

I've been stalled at 210.2 for the past 2 weeks or more so I am pretty sure I will not be making my 199 goal by the time we leave for Disney. I can happily say though that I've been making my leg's get used to moving for long periods of time, that I've been working harder at making healthier food choices (if only those damn sweets would quit calling out to me!) and I've never drank so much water in my whole life. So all in all, I'm making better choices for myself and my Disney trips now and in the future.

Hooray for better choices - if you can live with them forever, you're just THAT much healthier! (I've never defeated sweets... but some days are better than others! )

 

[disneywatcher]

I started out with my normal breakfast today. I have to go up to school in a half-hour to drop of cupcakes for dd's party and then I have a dr. appointment after that. Then I have shorts to return. Do you think any of this can count as exercise, since I'm going to sweat my *** off just being outside by 11?

I am going to try to find enough energy this afternoon to at least try the Zumba wii game that I got for my birthday. I really wanted it, which was why dh got it for me.

I am just going to see how today goes. I already got in 2 full bottles of water, along with breakfast, so that is a good start.

I have the Zumba for Wii...loaned it to a friend who wanted to try it out before she bought it...that was well over a month ago...I should go bang on her door to get it back so I can use it when one of my kiddo's is sick and has to stay home

Hooray for better choices - if you can live with them forever, you're just THAT much healthier! (I've never defeated sweets... but some days are better than others! )

Last night we had Panera bread and I did good for the most part...Asian Salad and then desert hit and I had half a brownie...it was soo good and then I felt soo guilty afterwards. Today though the only sweets that have crossed my lips are apples.

So my gym plans for the next 2 days are in the toilet. Last night Hailey got sick at Panera bread and threw up...then passed out after we got home. Today, fever and vomiting (yay for stomach flu!). Tomorrow I have my blood work results but I had to give up my morning slot for Spin and Core classes. So more then likely I will get out after I put the girls on the bus, put Gillian in her stroller and jog around my neighborhood.

 

[OneBadApple]

Having a good day! Zumba's this morning and got 6 APs for that (I wear a heart rate monitor so I can keep track of calories burned ... I count 100 calories as one AP) ...

Staying on point with my eating!

I am DETERMINED this time !!!!!

When I wear my HR monitor that is exaactly how I count APs. Nice job staying on track.

Last night we had Panera bread and I did good for the most part...Asian Salad and then desert hit and I had half a brownie...it was soo good and then I felt soo guilty afterwards. Today though the only sweets that have crossed my lips are apples.

So my gym plans for the next 2 days are in the toilet. Last night Hailey got sick at Panera bread and threw up...then passed out after we got home. Today, fever and vomiting (yay for stomach flu!). Tomorrow I have my blood work results but I had to give up my morning slot for Spin and Core classes. So more then likely I will get out after I put the girls on the bus, put Gillian in her stroller and jog around my neighborhood.

Don't feel too guilty, you did stop after eating 1/2, so that has to count for something,

I hope your DD is feeling better.

 

[tinkerbell60]

Ok, so as of this morning, I am halfway to my goal weight for Disney. Need to lose 5 lbs more by July 12th.......it is going to be close.......

I have not made it to the gym as much, but we have a pool and I have been swimming a lot, so I think that is working. I am going to try to get back on the gym schedule after I get laundry done and the house cleaned up. It has been so hot here the last few days that I have spent all my free time in the pool.....

 

[OneBadApple]

Ok, so as of this morning, I am halfway to my goal weight for Disney. Need to lose 5 lbs more by July 12th.......it is going to be close.......

I have not made it to the gym as much, but we have a pool and I have been swimming a lot, so I think that is working. I am going to try to get back on the gym schedule after I get laundry done and the house cleaned up. It has been so hot here the last few days that I have spent all my free time in the pool.....

You Can DO It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!