Healthy Living from the INSIDE OUT - May 2016 WISH Challenge

[Dr Gunnie]

Weekend QOTD:

A lot of Disney films have characters that have to overcome difficulties and then live up to these challenges. Some of these can be very inspiring. So, which Disney character speaks to you and inspires you? It does not have to be weight loss related at all!

Thought about it for awhile and I'm going to have to go with Olaf. His eternal optimism is inspiring and he reminds me to look at bright side of things and to be happy with what I have.

Throwing a little woohoo Saturday in the mix. Got on the treadmill this morning and did my first 6.2 mile run! My speed wasn't anything to write home about, but you have to start somewhere and I was glad to just get it accomplished.

 

[Oneanne]

Weekend QOTD:

A lot of Disney films have characters that have to overcome difficulties and then live up to these challenges. Some of these can be very inspiring. So, which Disney character speaks to you and inspires you? It does not have to be weight loss related at all!

Tink has always been a favorite, I think because she wasn't perfect and was allowed to be a little crabby .

Got home around midnight, and am really dragging today. My cat who only wants to snuggle when in bed (as in sleep on my head) was restless so I got a restless sleep, then had to get up for and early pilates class, followed by the folks coming over to get the trailer. I've just had a 4 hour nap and feel the need for another coming on. Only 5000 steps so far, so I'm really going to have to force myself to get moving!

Will do my weekly check in tomorrow.

 

[SarahDisney]

What are your favourite meals that you find very satisfying hunger and healthy & tasty right now? It could be snacks too

My new favorite breakfast is cottage cheese with berries, a slice of whole wheat toast with butter, and coffee. It's a little bit of everything, and it fills me up and keeps me going through the whole morning!

A lot of Disney films have characters that have to overcome difficulties and then live up to these challenges. Some of these can be very inspiring. So, which Disney character speaks to you and inspires you? It does not have to be weight loss related at all!

These days probably Anna. She is super excited and optimistic, and then she gets hit really hard with reality. But she bounced back and found a way to accomplish great things (like saving Arendelle). All while being super awkward.
Even though I'm not likely to ever accomplish anything (I'm a bit more realistic than Anna), it's still something to aspire to!

 

[4Mickeys]

The best thing is that a) I am back to the lowest number I saw before Christmas (when the Christmas eating started and then the thyroid problems resurfaced) and b) I am at a BMI of 24.7 now!!! So, I am no longer overweight!! Now I need to make the rest of the month count as well and hopefully by the time the puffiness leads to water gain on the scale it will at least not go over that magical barrier into overweight again! It would be so fantastic to stay below 25 from now on!

That is fantastic news the healthy bananas are dancing for you!

A lot of Disney films have characters that have to overcome difficulties and then live up to these challenges. Some of these can be very inspiring. So, which Disney character speaks to you and inspires you? It does not have to be weight loss related at all!

This is a great question - it is so hard though .... I think it is Tiana - independent, hard working, focused on her dream, a good friend, stands up for herself, loves her family - also I think I must have lived in the south in a past life I am just so drawn to that area/stories/characters etc.

Even though I'm not likely to ever accomplish anything (I'm a bit more realistic than Anna), it's still something to aspire to!

You don't have to something as big as save Arendelle..... I'm sure there is something you will accomplish .... I am sure you already accomplish many things everyday that you don't give yourself credit for

 

[Dr Gunnie]

Weekly check-in:

Started at 259 and the goal was 14 lbs this month. Weighed in today at 251. I'm at 8 lbs lost which is 57% of goal met.

 

[pjlla]

Good Sunday morning!! I am still in Rhode Island at DD's school, but she had to work this morning so I took the opportunity to drive to a local "golden arches" for a coffee and free wifi! For some reason my ipad refuses to connect to the school's guest wifi, so i've been out of touch since Friday night.

We've been doing good together with the healthy eating, but may have gone overe our Smartpoints last night with a healthy but BIG meal at a local cafe we love.... I skipped my "usual" and got a homemade black bean burger with pico de gallo and avocado and a side of roasted potatoes. Oh my gosh it was fabulous... and huge!!

We've gotten plenty of steps on campus and stayed busy with packing and cleaning and more packing! And tomorrow is actual moving day so plenty of steps in my future!

So many great reports here.....weight loss, new run distances, new healthy BMI's !!! I dont have time to do lots of replies here but i did read the last 3-4 pages to get caught up.

Dont count on seeing me until at least Tuesday morning, unless i grab DD's laptop later tonight for a few minutes. Enjoy your day!!!............P

 

[piglet1979]

Weekend QOTD:

A lot of Disney films have characters that have to overcome difficulties and then live up to these challenges. Some of these can be very inspiring. So, which Disney character speaks to you and inspires you? It does not have to be weight loss related at all!

This is a tough one. I think there are a few. Piglet has always been one I identify with. I am very short and so is Piglet. I amean also kind of shy and have had to over come that.

I also somewhat identify with Cinderella. She had to over come a lot to be on top. I didn't have to over an evil step mom (though she was not my favorite but she was nice) I had to over come a lot in school. I had to over come a horrible bad speech problem and a learning disability. I over came both. I worked so hard to get out of tutoring that by the end of 8th grade I didn't need it anymore. Speech was something I worked hard at from the time I was 3 trough 5th grade. I still catch myself every once in awhile saying something wrong but it is far and few in between.

The last is Anna. Family is everything to me and I would do anything for them. Almost to a fault. I have a sister that has taken advantage of this. She is also not nice to me very often but see knows if she said the word I would drop everything to be their.

 

[Flossbolna]

I will be back with more replies and my answer to the QOTWeekend later, but just wanted to jump in and say how much I love everyone's answers to the QOTW! I love it how honest you all are and how you share some true insights into your character! I have to say that you all make me really excited for June when I get to host! I hope you will all enjoy the theme that I picked! And I am sorry that the questions over the last days have not been Inside Out inspired, but I was a little bit at a loss as to what to post about Disgust since she was our emotion this week! I hope that if @DisPup75 had some great questions lined up, she will still share them next week when she is back!

 

[piglet1979]

Check in. I lost .2 pounds this week. That is a total of .8 out of 7. That is 11%. It is something just not what I was hoping for.

I had a rough day yesterday. My husband and I were fighting all day over my daughter gymnastics. She made team and my husband does not like the cost. This is the only thing she does and I think we need to let her move to the next level. He also does not like the time commitment. It would be 6 hours a week. He thinks it would affect her grades. She does have issues in ready and things don't come easy for her and the way my husband was putting it was if she doesn't have good grades she shouldn't be doing 6 hours of gymnastics. I took it wrong and got very defensive.

Needless to say I ate horribly yesterday. We are better today. I told her we both need to let it go until the meeting when we get more info. No sense in fighting when we don't have all the info yet. So it is tabled for now.

 

[Oneanne]

Goals checkin:

Getting into to 180's before vacation... 100%

Walk at least 20,000 steps everyday while on vacation... 100%

Only gain 3 pounds while on vacation, well the damage was +5. This is a tough one to do the math and on. I'll say I exceeded the goal by 2/3, so success was 33%.

Now I need to lose that and a couple pounds more. I actually had a good plan day yesterday and was down a pound already this morning. So total goal for the rest of the month is -7, of which -1 is achieved, or 14%.

Hoping for more energy and activity today, I think part of the wipe out yesterday was the drastic change in climate. Friday morning I was walking around EPCOT I n 90 degrees and then yesterday it was overcast, rainy and in the 60's. It's grey again this morning but I don't think there's supposed to be any rain, which is good because I'd really like to get something done out the n the garden.

Have a lovely Sunday everyone.

 

[Lady Marie]

Love reading the responses to the weekend question! This is a fun and interesting question for sure. Let's see... As for me I would say I'm currently inspired by Judy Hopps. She's fiercely determined which I would like to be re: this weight loss thing and also so bright eyed and bushy tailed about everything. I'm also inspired by the fact that she is so ready and willing to put herself out there and try to do things she wants regardless of others opinions

Check in for the week: happy to say the scale is moving the right direction this week. Still not back where I was before the trip but I am 38% of the way there!

 

[MochaDrinker]

Update-I only did three days so I'm at 43%

 

[courtneybeth]

Check-in Report
Days exercised: 15/31
Percentage: 48.3%

I'm glad that I only set a requirement of "30 active minutes" minimum for my 'days exercised' to count - because the last two days have been phenomenal and exhausting. Walked over 20,000 steps on Friday and yesterday was over 15,000. We went out shopping for all those trip necessities: shoes, dresses, socks, etc. Walked three malls and woke up this morning feeling the 'effects' of having so much fun!

Today is our trip to Target to stock up on those last-minute needed essentials. I think I may take Friday off from work because graduation and all Courtney-focused activities are all day Saturday, then we have Jason's grad dinner on Sunday and then we're on a plane at 6am on Monday morning. I don't think I have enough time to pack and clean up the house before then. I just may need a "down day" to get ready for graduation since it's at 8am and we have to be on campus at 645am to secure parking for line-up activities that start at 715am.

 

[PoohBelle]

Checking In

Still at 196. 0/4 for the month

But I did 13.11 miles (half marathon) for the first time during my walk/jog interval session this weekend, so I am proud of myself

 

[HappyGrape]

So, it is a lazy Saturday early afternoon here and while I need to go into town at some point, I thought I get caught up here first!

I am in a fantastic mood today: My puffiness has vanished and I have a progress report!!

Progress so far: 40%

The best thing is that a) I am back to the lowest number I saw before Christmas (when the Christmas eating started and then the thyroid problems resurfaced) and b) I am at a BMI of 24.7 now!!! So, I am no longer overweight!! Now I need to make the rest of the month count as well and hopefully by the time the puffiness leads to water gain on the scale it will at least not go over that magical barrier into overweight again! It would be so fantastic to stay below 25 from now on!

Hi I missed this! Well done this is massive achievement! Keep up the good work

I had really messy Sunday. DH's aunt is over from UK and end up in hospital after falling, and had an emergency hip surgery. I came home late after the hospital, food for the week not prepared. Not a biggie I thought, I can mange if I have few hours. I had my huge salad with roast chicken thinking how I will get myself sorted in the next few hours and I got a text from friends. Completely forgot we have meal out planned! Went out and they had nothing light on the menu - surprising for a restaurant that is considered trendy and known for good food. I skipped dinner wasn't remotely hungry but felt little off that I am not having anything on meal out with friends. I had 2 glasses of prosecco which is normally my limit. Food for the week not cooked, clothes not ready, I still have a wash to do! And I have to figure out way of getting to the hospital at least twice weekly, with DH going on alternate days as his poor Aunt will not be in position to travel back for more then a month and her family don't have plans to travel yet. There is no need, she has 2 sisters and nephew & 2 nieces and is very loved so we will do what is needed, plus her own sons may need to come later when she is fit to travel

I decided to work from home today and get myself organised for the week. At least I will cut on commute time. Cooking pesto grilled chicken & turkey egg whites scramble at 6 am in the morning.

I wasn't really tempted at all by the food last night but that was due to the healthful salad I had before I left (I just forgot we have plans) and the thought of beach holiday in 2 weeks. It will be harder on holiday - we have been many times at same location and sadly are experts on where the really good food is.

 

[4Mickeys]

Check in. I lost .2 pounds this week. That is a total of .8 out of 7. That is 11%. It is something just not what I was hoping for.

I had a rough day yesterday. My husband and I were fighting all day over my daughter gymnastics. She made team and my husband does not like the cost. This is the only thing she does and I think we need to let her move to the next level. He also does not like the time commitment. It would be 6 hours a week. He thinks it would affect her grades. She does have issues in ready and things don't come easy for her and the way my husband was putting it was if she doesn't have good grades she shouldn't be doing 6 hours of gymnastics. I took it wrong and got very defensive.

Needless to say I ate horribly yesterday. We are better today. I told her we both need to let it go until the meeting when we get more info. No sense in fighting when we don't have all the info yet. So it is tabled for now.

Congrats to your daughter on her achievement. It is so hard making those decisions between school and extra curricular commitments especially when there is an added expense involved - it is such a juggle as sometimes when school is a struggle it can be nice for them to have an achievement outside of school to help with self-esteem! I am sure you will both make the best decision in the end. My son has a friend who is a very good gymnast - his goal is to be an Olympic gymnast - he is totally committed we support him by planning parties and get togethers around his training commitments where possible - can't always happen.

Today is our trip to Target to stock up on those last-minute needed essentials. I think I may take Friday off from work because graduation and all Courtney-focused activities are all day Saturday, then we have Jason's grad dinner on Sunday and then we're on a plane at 6am on Monday morning. I don't think I have enough time to pack and clean up the house before then. I just may need a "down day" to get ready for graduation since it's at 8am and we have to be on campus at 645am to secure parking for line-up activities that start at 715am.

OMG Graduation!!! I hope you thoroughly enjoy every minute - we expect to see a photo

I had really messy Sunday. DH's aunt is over from UK and end up in hospital after falling, and had an emergency hip surgery. I came home late after the hospital, food for the week not prepared. Not a biggie I thought, I can mange if I have few hours. I had my huge salad with roast chicken thinking how I will get myself sorted in the next few hours and I got a text from friends. Completely forgot we have meal out planned! Went out and they had nothing light on the menu - surprising for a restaurant that is considered trendy and known for good food. I skipped dinner wasn't remotely hungry but felt little off that I am not having anything on meal out with friends. I had 2 glasses of prosecco which is normally my limit. Food for the week not cooked, clothes not ready, I still have a wash to do! And I have to figure out way of getting to the hospital at least twice weekly, with DH going on alternate days as his poor Aunt will not be in position to travel back for more then a month and her family don't have plans to travel yet. There is no need, she has 2 sisters and nephew & 2 nieces and is very loved so we will do what is needed, plus her own sons may need to come later when she is fit to travel

I decided to work from home today and get myself organised for the week. At least I will cut on commute time. Cooking pesto grilled chicken & turkey egg whites scramble at 6 am in the morning.

I wasn't really tempted at all by the food last night but that was due to the healthful salad I had before I left (I just forgot we have plans) and the thought of beach holiday in 2 weeks. It will be harder on holiday - we have been many times at same location and sadly are experts on where the really good food is.

to you - it is hectic adding caring for someone in hospital into the usual daily routine. Hope DH's Aunt feels better soon.

 

[DisPup75]

Thank you thank you thank you to @Flossbolna for stepping in at the last minute last week and coming up with some great questions!!!!!!! I knew I was going to be away a few days in advance but I didn't learn that I would be going to the land that time forgot (i.e. no cell and precious little wireless service) until about five minutes before the doors of my flight closed.

But I'm currently at Chicago O'Hare, eating my beloved Frontera yogurt cup, and waiting for my flight home. I hope to get results for last week posted tonight and to resume chatting tomorrow.

QOTD - May 16​

How do you and anger get along? Are you one to blow your top first and ask questions later? Slowly simmer until you reach a full boil? Or do you just let it all roll off? How does anger help or hurt your healthy habits?

 

[piglet1979]

Thank you thank you thank you to @Flossbolna for stepping in at the last minute last week and coming up with some great questions!!!!!!! I knew I was going to be away a few days in advance but I didn't learn that I would be going to the land that time forgot (i.e. no cell and precious little wireless service) until about five minutes before the doors of my flight closed.

But I'm currently at Chicago O'Hare, eating my beloved Frontera yogurt cup, and waiting for my flight home. I hope to get results for last week posted tonight and to resume chatting tomorrow.

QOTD - May 16​

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How do you and anger get along? Are you one to blow your top first and ask questions later? Slowly simmer until you reach a full boil? Or do you just let it all roll off? How does anger help or hurt your healthy habits?

Anger was in full swing this weekend. I am not one to blow my top and ask questions later unless it involves my kids. Momma bear will then come out swinging. This does not happen often. Once when my son was 2 and the director of the day care (my boss) told me my son was the problem of the toddler room. I am surprised I did not get fired because I went off and it was not behind closed doors. The other was this weekend with my daughter making team and fighter with my husband to let her do it. This fight is no where near over. I am just to the point that I am ignoring any comments until we have more info then I will fight about it.

For the most part l Let things roll off. I will have the fight in my head and move on. When I get really mad though I cry so it is then really hard to fly off the handle. I will much rather walk away form a what is making me mad then to just deal with it. The exception to this is my kids.

When I am mad or upset I do eat horribly bad. This weekend was not good for food. I had chipolte Friday and Saturday. Usually I do not get the chips because of the added calories but I did Saturday. I had a pack of Hoho's for breakfast Saturday and my favorite comfort food Mac and cheese for lunch. Sunday I had the left over chipolte chips and 2 cinnamon rolls for breakfast, no lunch and 2 homemade tacos for dinner. I had to run to the store last night so I got myself a candy bar too. I have been trying to limit myself to 1 can of pop a week. Yep crushed that this weekend. I had at least 3.

I am hoping that now that I am back at work I will get my eating back on track. I have a nice big salad for lunch today.

 

[piglet1979]

Congrats to your daughter on her achievement. It is so hard making those decisions between school and extra curricular commitments especially when there is an added expense involved - it is such a juggle as sometimes when school is a struggle it can be nice for them to have an achievement outside of school to help with self-esteem! I am sure you will both make the best decision in the end. My son has a friend who is a very good gymnast - his goal is to be an Olympic gymnast - he is totally committed we support him by planning parties and get togethers around his training commitments where possible - can't always happen.

Thank you!

 

[DVCFan1994]

I'm at 41% for the month, 13 of 15 (through yesterday) days tracked. I am happy I tracked my weekend days this past weekend. But I missed Thursday last week.