Grrrr - wanna hit something

[carmel]

I know this is probably the wrong place to put this but when I post on the more general boards, it is not my DLR family. NOT that the WDW peeps aren't delightful but you guys feel more like home to me. Sorry if this is in the wrong place, it DOES pertain to DLR though.

I haven't gotten a full week of Weight Watchers under my belt (so to speak) in a month. Last night, I was doing so well - snacking on carrot sticks. I had the munchies but was just trying to make it until bed time. But, the dam broke and I ate everything not nailed down.

I've gained 40lbs from my lowest. Granted, my lowest required 1.5 hrs of exercise a day and with three kids and a full time job (and DH working out of town 1/2 the week) that is no longer a reality. My goal is to maintain about 25-30lbs from where I am now.

I want to feel GOOD about myself at DLR. The past two years have been, well, difficult. We have had some monumental life changes, some real financial problems, DH left a job of 16 years and now works out of town, health crisis and mostly, we have been burned by long time friends/co-workers we thought would stand beside us no matter what. Our faith in a lot of things has been tested. Well, we are coming out of it now and the financial issues are starting to greatly improve. DH is going from 50% to 75% in July and we decided to take the first 2 'extra' paychecks and devote it solely to a family vacation to celebrate weathering the storm and focus on what is important - our family.

Having said that, you are probably going 'Chickee, you just said what was important. Twenty pounds shouldn't determine your state of mind.' But, it kinda is. Even if I could shed 10 before mid July, I would feel so much lighter and healthier (and have more stamina at the park).

I guess I'm just venting now. I'm really upset at my inability to follow the plan. For those of you familiar, you can eat ANYTHING on WW. My problem is, I eat massive quantities of 'anything'. DH is like, 'Don't waste this day worrying about 20lbs. Don't waste this trip (one of our last trips before oldest daughter goes to college) worrying about weight.' Yeah, he is the voice of reason in our house.

So, any advice? I know some of you out there can totally identify wanting to be your best at Disney! It is such a big reward for a total poop-filled couple of years. I would prefer my thighs to not cause tremors as I walk down Main Street!

 

[robinb]

I know this is probably the wrong place to put this but when I post on the more general boards, it is not my DLR family. NOT that the WDW peeps aren't delightful but you guys feel more like home to me. Sorry if this is in the wrong place, it DOES pertain to DLR though.

I haven't gotten a full week of Weight Watchers under my belt (so to speak) in a month. Last night, I was doing so well - snacking on carrot sticks. I had the munchies but was just trying to make it until bed time. But, the dam broke and I ate everything not nailed down.

I've gained 40lbs from my lowest. Granted, my lowest required 1.5 hrs of exercise a day and with three kids and a full time job (and DH working out of town 1/2 the week) that is no longer a reality. My goal is to maintain about 25-30lbs from where I am now.

I want to feel GOOD about myself at DLR. The past two years have been, well, difficult. We have had some monumental life changes, some real financial problems, DH left a job of 16 years and now works out of town, health crisis and mostly, we have been burned by long time friends/co-workers we thought would stand beside us no matter what. Our faith in a lot of things has been tested. Well, we are coming out of it now and the financial issues are starting to greatly improve. DH is going from 50% to 75% in July and we decided to take the first 2 'extra' paychecks and devote it solely to a family vacation to celebrate weathering the storm and focus on what is important - our family.

Having said that, you are probably going 'Chickee, you just said what was important. Twenty pounds shouldn't determine your state of mind.' But, it kinda is. Even if I could shed 10 before mid July, I would feel so much lighter and healthier (and have more stamina at the park).

I guess I'm just venting now. I'm really upset at my inability to follow the plan. For those of you familiar, you can eat ANYTHING on WW. My problem is, I eat massive quantities of 'anything'. DH is like, 'Don't waste this day worrying about 20lbs. Don't waste this trip (one of our last trips before oldest daughter goes to college) worrying about weight.' Yeah, he is the voice of reason in our house.

So, any advice? I know some of you out there can totally identify wanting to be your best at Disney! It is such a big reward for a total poop-filled couple of years. I would prefer my thighs to not cause tremors as I walk down Main Street!

My WW leader says that people eat to volume. Maybe you should try to eat more power foods? They will fill you faster ... and honestly carrot sticks don't do it for me! I need some protein to go with it. Maybe some peanut butter, a few almonds or string cheese.

You can also join us over on the Wish Board: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2949554 to get some WW support {{hugs}}.

 

[Cinderpamela]

Totally get where you are coming from! When I look at my Disney Pictures I want to be happy with what I see (for the most part) and not think "ugg"!

All you can do is keep going at it, you have a chunk of time before your trip so just keep plugging away at it. Give yourself the grace that you would give to others... don't beat yourself up!

 

[Disney Dreams]

You're climbing a steep mountain. Trust me, I've climbed it.

You slipped.

You caught yourself before you tumbled to the bottom.

Now dust yourself off, remember the fall, but don't worry about it anymore, and continue your climb.

And remember... No one at Disneyland is thinking about you in regard to this topic. Don't connect the two.

HTH,
Dreams

 

[carmel]

Oh for the love of Moses - they just brought in 7 giant pizzas here at work to thank us for a hard week. I just had my chicken and pasta bake and logged the points. And I was satisfied until the pizza came! I'm not even hungry but the pizzas look delish.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

First of all, I LOVE the encouragement from your husband not to let 20 lbs. determine your state of mind--sounds like a great guy!

Second of all I totally get that that doesn't always do the trick to make you feel better--weight issues are SO emotional and mental (for me)!

Focus on the fact that you have a GREAT TREAT in place(that of getting to go to Disneyland in July) and let that help build your momentum/desire to get that 10 lbs. off--it is ABSOLUTELY do-able.

I ALWAYS use the next Disneyland trip as my motivation to get off a few lbs., and it almost ALWAYS works.

Forget about last night--it's over and done with. You have a brand new day to make proper choices in.

I agree with the PP Poster--use power foods to not only fill up on, but satisfy yourself with. Do you like peanut butter? I LOVE it, and it not only is a good source of protien, but satisfies my HORRIBLE sweet tooth. Also, when I start to feel hunger pangs, a handful of walnuts or almonds and a piece of fruit does the trick.

Balance every meal and snack with enough protien to help you stay full! DO NOT SKIP MEALS! Fight the urge to do so. Also, I find that if I can do 30 minutes of exercise in the morning, I am less likely to "ruin" it by eating something which will sabotage that previous effort.

I feel your pain--it is so difficult to stick with it, especially when stressed or depressed. The other night I had a Boston Cream Doughnut and a tub(small) of frozen yogurt for dinner--and it was my husband who suggested it! Believe me, I had my purse and keys in hand before he finished his sentence! I decided not to feel guilty, and just got up and jogged the next morning.

Hang in there--what ever you can do before your trip will be "good enough"!

 

[T0rrent]

Have you looked into food journaling? When the wife and I made a push to shed 20+ pounds before our april trip, we logged everything we ate, as well as all our cardio workouts into My Fitness Pal. It helped me a lot seeing how bad some of the "healthier" choices I made really were. It was rough on me as I hate most veggies, can barely get a few bites of salad down before feeling ill, etc. Since that April trip though we've both gotten back into bad habits, i've put on about 10 pounds since losing that 25-30 pounds before our trip so I know I need to get back on the wagon.

Just keep reminding yourself though that one bad day off the wagon won't define you. Just pick yourself back up and remember tomorrow is a new day.

 

[Phoenixrising]

I've been on the diet yoyo for around 5 years. Problem is that once I start a "diet" something would happen very stressful, and I'd ditch the diet for comfort food. It's too easy to fall off the wagon and then stay off. It takes alot of commitment and dedication to focus on you and the weight loss. Recently I've been forced to go Primal because I've discovered I'm severely allergic to sugar and all grains. I've lost without trying, close to 7 lbs (no I'm not starving myself, I'm eating quite well thank you very much!) over the past couple of weeks, and am on target to lose close to 40 lbs this way. It's taken a major commitment on my part to make Primal a permanent way of life due to my allergies, but am finding it easier this time. Find an important reason to lose the weight, then make a major commitment to it. Stressing over the weight will only trigger the binges (take it from someone who's been there done that!). I know that you've got the ability to lose the weight. Just focus on eating healthy, and try to avoid the binges. You can do it, you need to just truly believe that you can. There I'm off my soapbox. Sometimes a little support is all a person needs to take the first step to healthier eating habits.

 

[cp11]

I know this is probably the wrong place to put this but when I post on the more general boards, it is not my DLR family. NOT that the WDW peeps aren't delightful but you guys feel more like home to me. Sorry if this is in the wrong place, it DOES pertain to DLR though.

I haven't gotten a full week of Weight Watchers under my belt (so to speak) in a month. Last night, I was doing so well - snacking on carrot sticks. I had the munchies but was just trying to make it until bed time. But, the dam broke and I ate everything not nailed down.

I've gained 40lbs from my lowest. Granted, my lowest required 1.5 hrs of exercise a day and with three kids and a full time job (and DH working out of town 1/2 the week) that is no longer a reality. My goal is to maintain about 25-30lbs from where I am now.

I want to feel GOOD about myself at DLR. The past two years have been, well, difficult. We have had some monumental life changes, some real financial problems, DH left a job of 16 years and now works out of town, health crisis and mostly, we have been burned by long time friends/co-workers we thought would stand beside us no matter what. Our faith in a lot of things has been tested. Well, we are coming out of it now and the financial issues are starting to greatly improve. DH is going from 50% to 75% in July and we decided to take the first 2 'extra' paychecks and devote it solely to a family vacation to celebrate weathering the storm and focus on what is important - our family.

Having said that, you are probably going 'Chickee, you just said what was important. Twenty pounds shouldn't determine your state of mind.' But, it kinda is. Even if I could shed 10 before mid July, I would feel so much lighter and healthier (and have more stamina at the park).

I guess I'm just venting now. I'm really upset at my inability to follow the plan. For those of you familiar, you can eat ANYTHING on WW. My problem is, I eat massive quantities of 'anything'. DH is like, 'Don't waste this day worrying about 20lbs. Don't waste this trip (one of our last trips before oldest daughter goes to college) worrying about weight.' Yeah, he is the voice of reason in our house.

So, any advice? I know some of you out there can totally identify wanting to be your best at Disney! It is such a big reward for a total poop-filled couple of years. I would prefer my thighs to not cause tremors as I walk down Main Street!

Wow! I know this does nothing to make you feel better, but we seem to be walking down the same path here. HeeHee

I won't go into my last year and a half, but we have had some very traumatic things go on in our family which has lead to some long last effects. I am normally a very active, fit person, but because of our situation I am a little heavier and not in the shape I normally am accustomed to. I thought I was finally on my way of a great exercise program, starting to feel better about myself, and then bam, an unexpected surgery, which has lead to not being able to exercise, etc.

My husband is the same way, nothing but supportive, you look fine, etc., but it does affect me and how I feel on this trip, which totally sucks. I have really been trying to tell myself it's not big deal, to go with it. But to tell you the truth, it really does affect me. So I'm really trying to work on the, let it go, just own it, and realize this is just a hiccup in my life, with really rotten timing, and my hope is this vacation will make up for all the bad we have had,focus on being with my kids and hubby, and be grateful we are still alive and healthy. My goal is to really try to focus on me for once. And if that means telling the family I need to sleep in, I want to lay by the pool and nap, then so be it, and just go with the flow.

Hopefully I won't scare anyone too bad at the pool. It has made it tough on trying to figure out what to wear around a pool though. LOL

Good luck and please, please try to learn to enjoy your family and spending time with them. Oh, and this may sound strange, but make sure you take lots of pics. Those pics may mean more to you in the future than you can ever imagine.

And as you do not leave until July, you still can do this! You are not out of time yet. The only way I'm going to lose weight is to quit eating and drinking and I'm not about to take that road. Been there, done that. Screws up your system too much.

 

[robinb]

Oh for the love of Moses - they just brought in 7 giant pizzas here at work to thank us for a hard week. I just had my chicken and pasta bake and logged the points. And I was satisfied until the pizza came! I'm not even hungry but the pizzas look delish.

Don't deny yourself, moderate yourself. If you deny yourself some of that pizza you will eat all around it and end up eating more than if you just ate the pizza. Take a half of a piece and relish it! Then, count your points. A 1/2 piece of pizza shouldn't be more than 5 points.

 

[carmel]

I log everything I eat on my WW mobile app. Life saver, that one.

The real weight gain came because we had to reduce our grocery budget during the financial crunch. We used to eat fresh veggies and meat and processed 'box' carbs were limited. Well, those processed boxed carbs are more bang for your buck to feed a family of 5 so we had to up the # that we ate. I'm surprised that the quantity of the food I was eating didn't drastically change but I went from about 40% meat, 50% veggies and 10% carbs to about 80% carbs and 20% meat (with a veggie thrown in when I got to feeling guilty). Wooo buddy, those carbs do a number on a person! Cravings went up, energy went down.....it also affected my mental health in terms of feeling down in the dumps. I'm weaning myself off of them as our income is improving but the cravings get so bad some times. That is what causes me to go hog-wild

 

[carmel]

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Hopefully I won't scare anyone too bad at the pool. It has made it tough on trying to figure out what to wear around a pool though. LOL

Good luck and please, please try to learn to enjoy your family and spending time with them. Oh, and this may sound strange, but make sure you take lots of pics. Those pics may mean more to you in the future than you can ever imagine.

Something else that is bugging me - my 40lbs decided to live in a 360 degree zone between my navel and top of my knees. My shoulders are skinny, my face really hasn't added any but there is this strange 'pool noodle' roll right around my but and waist and then an overhang of fat above my knees! What in the world????? The thighs, if weren't a part of MY body, really are an interesting phenomenon! They should be studied by NASA to see how solids contained in a finite space can hold that form.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

Something else that is bugging me - my 40lbs decided to live in a 360 degree zone between my navel and top of my knees. My shoulders are skinny, my face really hasn't added any but there is this strange 'pool noodle' roll right around my but and waist and then an overhang of fat above my knees! What in the world????? The thighs, if weren't a part of MY body, really are an interesting phenomenon! They should be studied by NASA to see how solids contained in a finite space can hold that form.

This is hilarious! I looked at myself in my swimsuit yesterday and decided I could do with a "Knee Lift"! I saw a talk show with "Aging Supermodels" as the guests, a week or so ago, and they said that anyone over 40 should NOT wear hemlines above the knee(which I thought was a bit harsh). After seeing mine in the mirror, I understood why!

 

[kirstie101]

Have you started adding in some exercise to your daily routine yet? That will help you in a number of ways and also get you ready for all that walking in the parks! I know its hard with kids, I have to young ones at home, but maybe you could break it up into 10 minute segments a couple times a day? Something along those lines? I find it also improves the way I feel about my day and about myself!!!

 

[carmel]

Have you started adding in some exercise to your daily routine yet? That will help you in a number of ways and also get you ready for all that walking in the parks! I know its hard with kids, I have to young ones at home, but maybe you could break it up into 10 minute segments a couple times a day? Something along those lines? I find it also improves the way I feel about my day and about myself!!!

Just put the toddler bike seat on my bike and try to ride 3-4 miles a few times a week. New problem - sore butt!! LOL. For as much padding as is back there, my hiney bones sure were tender.

 

[tinksdreamwishes]

Don't be so hard on yourself! you do seem to have a nice sense of humor! and there is still plenty of time to keep going strong on what you are currently doing- just don't give up! Maybe try a protein shake and salad with no dressing for lunch or breakfast- I like using Muscle milk Light. it does not have that chalky taste and is pretty 'thin" - easy to drink. You can do its!!!! And if all else fails - go tanning! hehe I like to tan it seems to hide my fat better!

 

[time4dis]

Every day is a new day. Just try and 'win' today.

 

[carmel]

Don't deny yourself, moderate yourself. If you deny yourself some of that pizza you will eat all around it and end up eating more than if you just ate the pizza. Take a half of a piece and relish it! Then, count your points. A 1/2 piece of pizza shouldn't be more than 5 points.

Love the phrase 'eat all around it'. That is what it is like. I never looked at it this way. When I REALLY want something and I deny myself that, I eat and eat and eat other foods to try to replace what I really want. And you are right, I end up either eating more or giving in and not only eating what I wanted in the first place but all of those other things.

I did have some pizza. I didn't eat the end crust portion (which was about 1/2"). It was thin crust and I got the veggie. I had two slices and counted it. I only have 11 points left for the day but I will plan on a veggie packed dinner with some lean meat and eat some fruit as my evening snack. AND, I no longer want the pizza!

 

[bcla]

For some reason I read the title and was thinking of Clark Griswold hitting Marty Moose in National Lampoon's Vacation.

 

[ktlm]

Something else that is bugging me - my 40lbs decided to live in a 360 degree zone between my navel and top of my knees. My shoulders are skinny, my face really hasn't added any but there is this strange 'pool noodle' roll right around my but and waist and then an overhang of fat above my knees! What in the world????? The thighs, if weren't a part of MY body, really are an interesting phenomenon! They should be studied by NASA to see how solids contained in a finite space can hold that form.

How old are you? Are you in your 40's? Sounds like the "middle" age middle spread to me! I think the statistics are that 90% of women over 40 gain weight because of the hormonal changes happening in their body. The hormonal weight gain concentrates in the middle area. The hormones can also make you feel like you are hungry all the time and then you want to stuff yourself. I'm in my 40's and I've noticed that not only have I gained weight since being in my 40's, but that most of it is in the form of a "spare tire" forming around my mid-section. I've never had anything like that before and it totally freaks me out. It is like that part of my body isn't even me anymore! I feel like a balloon! Great for you for trying to be good and do something about it! Keep trying! I'm hoping to do the same myself. I've also found that I just have to accept the fact that I'm getting older and I may not go back to being the size I was happy enough with for so long and I may never again be able to just walk up to the rack on a store and know I can put anything on in a certain size and have it fit perfectly. You just have to resign yourself to liking and accepting yourself the way you are and not dwelling on the changes, while still trying to get skinnier if you can! Keep exercising as much as you can .That is the main thing and more important than watching every little thing you eat. (but if your lowest weight required 1 1/2 hours of exercise every day to maintain, that probably wasn't the optimum weight for your body, it was probably too low. I will say though that I had a friend who couldn't maintain without that much exercise and it turned out she had a thyroid problem which was causing her weight issues). Finding time to exercise is where I have trouble because my schedule is so busy between my job and DD that it is really hard to get workouts in. Good luck! I've also found that standing a child in front of you for photos works well at hiding that middle section!