In Search of my Body...Not The One I Ate.. #4 "Inspiring Others... 1 Tiara at a Time"

[MunkyMe13]

Sarah - these are all great suggestions. If I am going somewhere where I don't know what the food options will be I always come prepared. The was especially true when I was just starting and didn't have the ability to stop at a taste of something. I usually bring some baby carrots with me or even a full on lunch if I know I need to cover a meal. Another somewhat better snack option is Pirates Booty. A one oz. serving is about 120 calories with minimal fat grams. In JC land, this equates to one starch and one fat serving so it is an ideal afternoon snack for me. Add in a piece of fruit or some carrot sticks and some water and I am good to go for another 2 - 3 hours. I should note that I am a big fan of buying single serve bags instead of the big bags. They may cost a little more, but the portion control that they offer is a huge help. Also, instead of running through the drive through, most major grocery stores have salad bars so you can buy your meal there and load up on veggies and some lean protein (chicken, etc). I have been known to stop in to the store to buy an apple for a snack rather than hitting Starbucks. This will even save you money since the grocery store is way cheaper than fast food.

Dawn - good luck with the college choices. Tell Treynor that whatever he decides, he needs to be happy with the school for more than just soccer. This is where he is going to be living for the next four years and all that goes with it. If he is not happy with the school, he is not going to be happy in life during that time. Does the school in Madison have the major that he is looking at? I know, call me crazy, but I come from the college is about an education first and athletics second school of thought. No school is worth it if he can't study what he is interested in right?

I hear ya about preportioned stuff... I have been doing this for over a year now and still prefer things that way... I don't like measuring... for some reason I feel like I get less that way... As I've said 100 calorie packs are my friend. I've been digging the 100 Calorie pack strawberry cupcakes... its just enough sweet... Also Jack Links make 50 calorie pack beef jerky which is great! I eat one post work out and one at night... They add a little protein which is good...

 

[HockeyKat]

MORNING!

Lisa/PR--Of course you can change your goals. And this is for everyone...if you need to change it up, then do it! Just because you stated goals at the beginning, we all know those can change along the way. Some things work for you, others don't and you have to change accordingly.

Lisa--great job on the ski! Super time! I am excited to follow your training for the CMM. You were brave to get your body fat tested (and Nancy actually WANTS her done....perish the thought!). Seriously, I would be in the corner in the fetal position.

True story--in college ever single freshman had to take a class called Health Dynamics. Part of the class was we all had to get in the "fat tank" (where the actually did the water submersion test and told you what percentage body fat you were). Obviously, most of the girls didn't want to do this--not only because of the result, but because you had to be in your bathing suit and it was a co-ed class. So, if you refused to get in the fat tank it was an automatic full letter grade deduction on your final grade for the course. Well, there was no way I was getting in and I also refused to take the deduction. I developed "pneumonia" and thus couldn't get wet and couldn't get penalized for that. To this day, I wonder how the hell I faked pneumonia! It always makes me skeptical of diagnoses. I was totally find, faked a bunch of systems, lied to the doctor so I get this note...and he was REALLY concerned and wanted me on antibiotics bed rest for like 2 weeks and all the rest. End result - NO, I didn't get in the fat tank. And yes, I was a starting-varsity athlete and did not have a weight problem. I was smaller than I am right now. Crazy, eh?

Ok, post those challenge results soon so I can get the table up!

And Sarah--I have your goals and will add you. And you can even use your results from this week and we will count your first week of the challenge.

It is FRIDAY! I am trying out a new cleaning lady today, so that is the highlight of my day. Oh, and I have a long run planned. Depends if it warms up enough. Ok, time to get the sproglets on the bus.

I can just see you folding your arms and refusing. So funny.

I love the way you call them sproglets.

Lyz, I too have considered surgery but not the kind you mentioned. I would like to have a chest. I never had one and for some reason, I would like one. I know if I have one then I would want to be small again. Being an A-cup leads to envy I guess.

I had once thought of a tummy tuck more because I have horrific stretch marks from my 9 pound 3.5 ounce baby hercules (Shelby).

So that being said, I have never considered surgery to lose weight or to tone up. I have a different mind set in that way. If I cannot do it on my own and earn it, it is not worth having. Besides, I seriously do not have the $$ for surgery, otherwise I would not still be an A-cup....

I can tell you one thing, if you did get a chest, the first time you went for a run you would HATE it!! I have a chest (C/D) but it is just the extra weight I am carrying. Once I get down to my goal weight, I will go back to barely filling a B again most likely.

But seriously, I totally agree with you on the if I can't do it on my own and earn it, I don't want it.


I am on day 5 now of trying this low carb/low cal thing in the effort to help Mr Kat. So far I am not really hating it too badly. It is making me change my habits some, but that is probably a good thing. I think that once the month is up, I will add in some high fiber whole grains as well. I am doing some of that now but trying to keep carbs around 20. Sparkpeople actually has a carb count for low carb diets column, which is a bonus.

One nice thing about trying a new approach is that it feels fresh. Like, there are different combinations of things I can eat, and honestly, it actually gets me really excited at the possiblities of trying them all. Like, the spaghetti squash of last night or the tofu noodles... what other yummy things can I make?

Oh, and FWIW... sweet = carb. Just sayin'.

 

[MunkyMe13]

I can just see you folding your arms and refusing. So funny.

I love the way you call them sproglets.



I can tell you one thing, if you did get a chest, the first time you went for a run you would HATE it!! I have a chest (C/D) but it is just the extra weight I am carrying. Once I get down to my goal weight, I will go back to barely filling a B again most likely.

But seriously, I totally agree with you on the if I can't do it on my own and earn it, I don't want it.


I am on day 5 now of trying this low carb/low cal thing in the effort to help Mr Kat. So far I am not really hating it too badly. It is making me change my habits some, but that is probably a good thing. I think that once the month is up, I will add in some high fiber whole grains as well. I am doing some of that now but trying to keep carbs around 20. Sparkpeople actually has a carb count for low carb diets column, which is a bonus.

One nice thing about trying a new approach is that it feels fresh. Like, there are different combinations of things I can eat, and honestly, it actually gets me really excited at the possiblities of trying them all. Like, the spaghetti squash of last night or the tofu noodles... what other yummy things can I make?

Oh, and FWIW... sweet = carb. Just sayin'.

I too am looking for new ideas for the tofu noodles... if you can figure out a low cal version of pad thai I'd love you forever!!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone

I have read back - I promise! You guys are chatty whilst im asleep!

Food:

Breakfast - coco pops and skimmed milk
Snack - Banana
Lunch - Pasta in cheese and tomato sauce
Snack - muller light low fat vanilla yoghurt

for dinner I am having grilled chicken breast with stuffing, boiled potatoes, green beans, carrots, courgette

Water - not enough! Two glasses Its been crazy busy at work today, catching up on work missed yesterday because of the snow!

Im not sure if I posted my food for yesterday? Ive got it wrote down in my fancy-dan notebook anyway!

Erika - A dressy fleece?! In my head I am imagining a very smart fleece decorated with jewels! Oh, and a fleece bra! That is something I have never heard of!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Amiee - I can't even believe you dropped that bomb and didn't explain. In my world, being stuck on an elevator is a BIG thing. (I could see this being a regular thing for Kelly/Bella)

Regularly. I don't use lifts because I repel all things electrical. Its not worth the hassle getting stuck in a lift! I use escalators because if they stop you can just walk up them like a stair case!

I should really tell you about the time I electrocuted myself with the lawn mower

 

[HockeyKat]

Ok, another confession. I couldnt' stay away from the scale this week. I weighed Sunday, and then again today... and was down 4.6 lbs!

I think I am going to weigh weekly again, on Fridays. I need the progress indicator after all.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Regularly. I don't use lifts because I repel all things electrical. Its not worth the hassle getting stuck in a lift! I use escalators because if they stop you can just walk up them like a stair case!

I should really tell you about the time I electrocuted myself with the lawn mower

Yeah, you really should.

And O. M. G. that picture. Whew, I got goosebumps. YUM-O.

 

[MunkyMe13]

Ok, another confession. I couldnt' stay away from the scale this week. I weighed Sunday, and then again today... and was down 4.6 lbs!

I think I am going to weigh weekly again, on Fridays. I need the progress indicator after all.

I think its just too hard to stay motivated for anything if you aren't allowed to see the progress... Just mho...

 

[amykab]

Kat, Paula : WTG on the losses!

Weekly Challenge stuff for me

Long run-Done
C25K-3/3
Strength/Core-1/2 (will get to the 2nd later today and will check in once I have)
Wagon-Still on it
Weight-No change from last week. This ok. I actually expected a gain with all I ate and drank over the weekend and the last but of TOM bloat.

I think about plastic surgery. I wish I was a cup size smaller, I would be less self conscious when I run. ( I am a full C right now). Weight loss might help with that. And I know that no matter what I do, my stomach skin will always be flabby from being PG. But I don't think I would have the guts to do anything. Now, DH's step sister is a H cup or something. She refuses to get surgery, but has back problems. I would get it in that case.

 

[lisaviolet]

Regularly. I don't use lifts because I repel all things electrical. Its not worth the hassle getting stuck in a lift! I use escalators because if they stop you can just walk up them like a stair case!

I should really tell you about the time I electrocuted myself with the lawn mower

Holy crap.

Ok, another confession. I couldnt' stay away from the scale this week. I weighed Sunday, and then again today... and was down 4.6 lbs!

I think I am going to weigh weekly again, on Fridays. I need the progress indicator after all.

Fantastic Ket.

I think its just too hard to stay motivated for anything if you aren't allowed to see the progress... Just mho...

Smiling Sarah. I made a huge decision this week. I was getting burnt out by the scale. I was continually losing but I wasn't celebrating it. I was becoming obsessed by numbers. And goal. And not celebrating my success and the now. So I made the decision. And it was scary. And I cheated. . I guess I'll have to have Jean literally take it away. I'm down one.

I wished I could be Liz and not put huge emotions to the number. She and Paula ( I think) say it's just a number. But I realized, unfortunately, I'm never going to get there. I"m just too obsessive and have to own that.

But more importantly has been a wonderful week. I really celebrated where I am. Where I came from and where I am. It worked.

It's scary but it worked.

Lisa - be careful iwth the fat ratio unless it was water submerging that Erika talked about - by the way so funny Erika It made me think of all the things I used to do and still do to get out of body situations.

I just read that calipers must be done by someone who is highly specialized and trained in the area. That they can be way off if the person hasn't been trained properly. But maybe you had it all done by someone highly trained. Hang in there. I know how frustrating it must be.

Erika and Lisa - I watched many episodes of the Last Ten Pounds and Bulging Brides yesterday. They play in bulk here. So I could see my beautiful Vancouver. Anyway, so much functional fitness Erika. And he's rational. He had someone on yesterday and he said, "she's skinny fat". So he knows and it's all about fitness for him.

Lisa - Shelby!!!!! Poor you. I too was very close to ten pounds.

Amy - I need my Little D pic! Her cute bright happy face is so wonderful.

 

[lisaviolet]

Erika - can you please put celebrate or something that fits in the weight column for my goals. Love? Something that fits.

I want to own it. Thanks.

 

[lisaviolet]

There is a major health guy here. I don't know what his title is. I think he is a naturopathic doctor. Anyway, he grew up vegetarian. And suddenly, out of the blue, he felt his body needed animal protein. But fully supports vegetarianism as important to good health. Just felt he was getting signs for him in his body. That is so interesting to me. All of it. Both sides.

So curious about J. Thanks for asking cutie.

 

[lisaviolet]

Nancy - read what I said to Lisa about the calipers. What I read this week. I know this might be your week too and I wouldn't want you to be disappointed.

 

[princessrunner]

LisaV, unfortunately, I am the owner and operator of the calipers. And I am trained to use them. I did it and got 31%, my MIL (who is also trained) did it and got 28% so I took the difference and went a little high. In this category, it is all same-same between 28% to 31% so I am just a walking heart attack... Hmm, no wonder my cholesterol is so high. And here I thought is was just bad DNA....

Kat, thanks for the hugs and kind words. I am so upset by this I cannot even tell you so every little bit helps. Super congrats on your loss though.

Amy, my belly flab went away (the saggy part) but it took awhile. Now if I could get rid of the kidney padding life would be better!! Nice work this week!

Paula, thanks to you too for the kind words. I am flattered that I inspire you. You have been working so hard and, apparently I haven't lately. Great job and congrats on your loss.

Everyone else, just thanks for being there!!

Oh and dressy fleece, I get mine from Athleta (sorry Erika). They have dressy workout clothes and I really like the fit and feel of ALL of their things. I have a fleece lined bra top that I love beyond loving.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Dawn- way to go on the LOSS!!!! Whoohoo.

Paula - I love Pirates Booty. I can't find it here in my town. I so need to get to Whole Food in Columbus.

Regarding Singe Serving Sizes - I have a love hate relationship with them. Cause I don't usually eat just one! I eat a whole bag of popcorn, for lunch. 160 calories. Done. Or the whole bag of pirates booty. Now, I don't always eat it all, but knowing I CAN and the total calories won't kill my day, makes me relax.

Kat - you inspire me with your excitement of different diet ideas.

EriKa - you didn't answer weather you'd get in the tank then, knowing what you know now?

 

[HockeyKat]

LisaV, unfortunately, I am the owner and operator of the calipers. And I am trained to use them. I did it and got 31%, my MIL (who is also trained) did it and got 28% so I took the difference and went a little high. In this category, it is all same-same between 28% to 31% so I am just a walking heart attack... Hmm, no wonder my cholesterol is so high. And here I thought is was just bad DNA....

Kat, thanks for the hugs and kind words. I am so upset by this I cannot even tell you so every little bit helps. Super congrats on your loss though.

Amy, my belly flab went away (the saggy part) but it took awhile. Now if I could get rid of the kidney padding life would be better!! Nice work this week!

Paula, thanks to you too for the kind words. I am flattered that I inspire you. You have been working so hard and, apparently I haven't lately. Great job and congrats on your loss.

Everyone else, just thanks for being there!!

Oh and dressy fleece, I get mine from Athleta (sorry Erika). They have dressy workout clothes and I really like the fit and feel of ALL of their things. I have a fleece lined bra top that I love beyond loving.

I am still trying to get this concept of dressy fleece. Although here, most days, you would burst into flames.

We all have our struggles!! Sometimes it is hard for us that are not as far along in the process to understand how someone that is a size 2 could be unhappy about it, but we all know our own bodies and where we want to be. I know for me, I feel out of shape, but I have a 330 lb friend who is getting on the treadmill for the first time in his life. Everything is relative.

Oh, and I am still of the belief that body fat doesn't have that much to do with cholesterol. I was 218 lbs and 44% (gasp!) body fat when I had my cholesterol done, and I had 88 LDL (bad) and 126 HDL (good).

Dawn- way to go on the LOSS!!!! Whoohoo.

Paula - I love Pirates Booty. I can't find it here in my town. I so need to get to Whole Food in Columbus.

Regarding Singe Serving Sizes - I have a love hate relationship with them. Cause I don't usually eat just one! I eat a whole bag of popcorn, for lunch. 160 calories. Done. Or the whole bag of pirates booty. Now, I don't always eat it all, but knowing I CAN and the total calories won't kill my day, makes me relax.

Kat - you inspire me with your excitement of different diet ideas.

EriKa - you didn't answer weather you'd get in the tank then, knowing what you know now?

Hehe. I have to find motivation somewhere! And I do like to cook, and this makes me have to, so I am trying to find happiness in new recipes and new ideas.


Lisa, I feel your obsessiveness with the scale. Some part of me says put it away, but the other says, if you have no measurable progress, will you give up?


OK, off to the gym. At least today I remembered music, and a book!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Lisa/PR--you are a rock star, full on. Own it. You are doing everything right these days and you will see the percentage go down. You will. You are meeting your mileage goals and just think of the incredible example you set for Shelby on a daily basis!

LisaV--I will make the change on the chart when I post today's results.

Lyz--HELL no. I would not get in a fat tank today. God lord girl, I won't even get on the scale! Now, using hindsight would I let my 17-year old self get in the fat tank back then? Um, maybe. But probably not. It was a very awful thing all the way around. And even if I was in the normal range--or even better than normal (which I wasn't since I ate a lot of crap as all 17 year olds do), it was still a big gossip issue, if that makes sense. Like everyone would come back to the dorms or the dining hall and tell who had what numbers, etc. It was an exercise in humiliation. And I am just not about that. I didn't even like hearing the stories. And I am not above gossip...but this, this was just too hard to participate in at any level.

 

[MunkyMe13]

Holy crap.



Fantastic Ket.



Smiling Sarah. I made a huge decision this week. I was getting burnt out by the scale. I was continually losing but I wasn't celebrating it. I was becoming obsessed by numbers. And goal. And not celebrating my success and the now. So I made the decision. And it was scary. And I cheated. . I guess I'll have to have Jean literally take it away. I'm down one.

I wished I could be Liz and not put huge emotions to the number. She and Paula ( I think) say it's just a number. But I realized, unfortunately, I'm never going to get there. I"m just too obsessive and have to own that.

But more importantly has been a wonderful week. I really celebrated where I am. Where I came from and where I am. It worked.

It's scary but it worked.

Lisa - be careful iwth the fat ratio unless it was water submerging that Erika talked about - by the way so funny Erika It made me think of all the things I used to do and still do to get out of body situations.

I just read that calipers must be done by someone who is highly specialized and trained in the area. That they can be way off if the person hasn't been trained properly. But maybe you had it all done by someone highly trained. Hang in there. I know how frustrating it must be.

Erika and Lisa - I watched many episodes of the Last Ten Pounds and Bulging Brides yesterday. They play in bulk here. So I could see my beautiful Vancouver. Anyway, so much functional fitness Erika. And he's rational. He had someone on yesterday and he said, "she's skinny fat". So he knows and it's all about fitness for him.

Lisa - Shelby!!!!! Poor you. I too was very close to ten pounds.

Amy - I need my Little D pic! Her cute bright happy face is so wonderful.

I said I wouldn't look either til Friday and then I looked the very next day! LOL!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Look at Kat doling out the wisdom... Very cool.

I love what you said about everything being relative because that is so true. Part of owning this battle and conquering it is knowing what works best for you despite what others are doing. We are all individuals and what works for some may not work for you. The same holds true for body chemistry. Look at my friend from college. His cholesterol was through the roof despite his healthy diet and lifestyle. It was so bad that he had congestive heart failure and yet here I am, a good 100 pounds heavier and knock wood, I have never had any issues with my heart. Was I playing with fire had I not changed my lifestyle - absolutely, but everyone is different. I know now and am making changes that work for me.

The strength to recognize what works best for us and then implement those changes is all that any of us can ask for. That and some patience to wait for the results no matter how frustratingly slow they can be (right?).

Man I love this board... you never know what we are going to learn on any given day. The fact that they make fleece bras one day and cholesterol the next...

Back to the grind...

 

[zigzagzerr]

Today I had to make a LOT of chocolate cakes. And chocolate mousse. And carrot cakes with cream cheese frosting. And not sample them

You are Supergirl!!!

OMG. No! Good, real corned beef? Food of the gods! Delicious!

Love corned beef.

I went to Katz's last night - where Harry and Sally ate in the movie - and had half a pastrami sandwich. YUM.

The last time I ate corned beef was at Katz's on vacation last summer.

So. My daughter had her Middle School Band concert tonight. I have just 2 words.

PAIN. FUL.

I have been to very many Middle School band and chorus concerts -- they are combined here so lucky us, the concerts are twice as long!!!

As for plastic surgery...yes, I think about it. Would I actually do it? No clue. There is no way that I will get exactly the body I want with diet and exercise alone. We all have our "trouble spots." So... But I can get pretty close to ideal. And maybe that should be good enough.

I totally agree.

That is down 2.4 pounds! I am just thrilled!

Fantastic!!!

I should really tell you about the time I electrocuted myself with the lawn mower

We all have our struggles!! Sometimes it is hard for us that are not as far along in the process to understand how someone that is a size 2 could be unhappy about it, but we all know our own bodies and where we want to be. I know for me, I feel out of shape, but I have a 330 lb friend who is getting on the treadmill for the first time in his life. Everything is relative.

I try to look at most things I'm unhappy about in relative terms. I'm not at the weight I want to be right now, but I'm healthy, have friends and family who love me, and I'm making progress. It's good.

Part of owning this battle and conquering it is knowing what works best for you despite what others are doing. We are all individuals and what works for some may not work for you.

Words to live by.



I am feeling great today!!!
Progress to goals:
1) Work out at least 4x -- worked out 5x.
2) Keep my late night snacking within my 1/2 hr window -- check
3) Lose 5 pounds -- I am down 1.6 pounds this week.

Thanks for all the inspiration, guys. Have a wonderful weekend!