In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[DisneyGalUK]

Good Morning Everyone!

I believe Kelly had a day like that once, right Kelly?

Indeed I did!

JO - You've had some great advice here, so I will just tell you my experience!
I ate 55.5 WW points in one day, I was mortified at the time when I worked it out!
So, I did the best thing I could think of - I posted it on here, laughed about it and then started fresh the next day. I stuck to my points for the next few days, drank plenty of water and still went to my weigh in, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Just track it, own it and you'll be fine. If the food was good and you enjoyed it then its all good!

Kat - go make snow angels... They do make you feel a little better about the snow... Lol. Drive safe!

I still make snow angels when we get snow!

Oh LISAV - I thought of you yesterday - I opened the Sunday Newspaper (a trashy tabloid - the best kind ) there was a kiss and tell on The Buble from his ex ex ex girlfriend! It made me laugh! She was the girlfriend before Emily Blunt.

Still love him though

So I have finally finished working on Sundays for the time being

Today is Pilates, tracking and water.

Hope everyone has a great day

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Checking in real quick before I head out for my 10 miler. I got on the scale this morning and am pleased to report that I am down 3 lbs from last Monday

Down 3 is absolutely awesome, and I am thrilled to see things finally moving in the right direction. The big picture for the month of January is a net loss of 2.5lbs. I have lots of thoughts on my loss, and how my body reacts to food in general. Right now I'm really struggling to find the balance between my desire to lose an additional 7 lbs of fat (ASAP!) and my need to properly fuel my body for the 1/2 marathon training.

Why can't losing weight be as easy as gaining it is?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Silent Jerks!!! Love it!

I know! She's totally real and her boyfriend is smoking hot. You MUST go look at his pic. And Lisa, they are from Vancouver! You know how we love that city!!!

Good Morning Everyone!



Indeed I did!

JO - You've had some great advice here, so I will just tell you my experience!
I ate 55.5 WW points in one day, I was mortified at the time when I worked it out!
So, I did the best thing I could think of - I posted it on here, laughed about it and then started fresh the next day. I stuck to my points for the next few days, drank plenty of water and still went to my weigh in, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Just track it, own it and you'll be fine. If the food was good and you enjoyed it then its all good!

Yay to no more Sundays!!!

Ah, the key thing here is ENJOY IT. Eat the food with a smile on your face! Love it! Then, move on!

And always still weigh in.

Checking in real quick before I head out for my 10 miler. I got on the scale this morning and am pleased to report that I am down 3 lbs from last Monday

Down 3 is absolutely awesome, and I am thrilled to see things finally moving in the right direction. The big picture for the month of January is a net loss of 2.5lbs. I have lots of thoughts on my loss, and how my body reacts to food in general. Right now I'm really struggling to find the balance between my desire to lose an additional 7 lbs of fat (ASAP!) and my need to properly fuel my body for the 1/2 marathon training.

Why can't losing weight be as easy as gaining it is?

OMG Nancy!!!! 3lbs? WOW!!!! I am SO excited for you!!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy!! 3 lbs! That's HUGE!!

I am curious to read the thoughts, later on...

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Success is moving through them with some sort of ease. I'm still learning about that big time- getting a balance where you're hard enough with yourself yet compassionate as well to move on.

I believe it's the key. And the hardest one to conquer for me.

One day. Over. Onward.

Thank you for this, finding balanace is sure an issue for me too!

What happens if I do? Then do I get chocolate and pieces of cake thrown at me as punishment?

I don't think that woudl a punishment HA HA!!!! Don't let them bother you, Eveyone on here said it right, they are just green!

Good Morning Everyone!

JO - You've had some great advice here, so I will just tell you my experience!
I ate 55.5 WW points in one day, I was mortified at the time when I worked it out!
So, I did the best thing I could think of - I posted it on here, laughed about it and then started fresh the next day. I stuck to my points for the next few days, drank plenty of water and still went to my weigh in, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Just track it, own it and you'll be fine. If the food was good and you enjoyed it then its all good!
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Good Afternoon!!! Thanks for this, it is so nice to know I am not alone in this and I have to say it was worth the 50 points!!!

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Why can't losing weight be as easy as gaining it is?

Way to go on the 3lbs, Have a good run. And I agree with you,
Why can't losing be as easy as gaining!

Paul, Way to go on the 8miles. sorry about your blister!

Kat, hows your roads and weather today. Just think in a month or 2 your weather will be in the 80's. and here in Chicago we will be happy to be in the 40's HA HA

Good Morning Ladies, Monday,, Ugg,
Well after the weekend of food I had I was up at 5 today and did my 2 miles in 29:00 mins. Thats 3 mins down from my first 2miler! By Friday of this week I want to see if I can get to 3 miles.

I hope everyone has a nice day

 

[corinnak]

Hello Body-Searchers! (I hope you don't mind that I call you that!) We are hosting a WISH-wide social event over on the events board and I want to make sure your whole group feels welcome - come on over if you have a minute!

In spite of this weeks' question being all about ice cream, things are already starting to warm up at the W.I.S.H.-Wide Monday Mixer!

What is the Best Ice Cream Treat on WDW Property? Include a picture or a story, if you have one!

Come and join us - it's lots of fun! (plus, I'm about to bust out the beverages!) See you at the Mixer!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Nancy - Awesome on the 3lb loss! Goddess crown for you

Paula - Hope the toe feels better

Erika - Hows the weekend been?

Kat - Snow I can handle, but when it starts to turn to slippy ice thats what I hate!

Liz - Going to read the blog now!

So ive had a weigh in today and ive lost the 1lb that I put on last week! I won't let this 1lb be my nemesis, so I refuse to put it back on again Its all go from here on in!

Have a great day

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Please find the pic of Corey, her hunky boyfriend. OMG.

YAY on the loss! We are big losers today!!!

 

[amykab]

Hey Ladies!

It sounds like everyone is doing awesome with their training plans and work outs and tracking!

I was doing well with princess training until I got sick with a horrible ear and sinus infection last week. I was out of work 2 days. So, I've got a date with the TM for 8 miles today. Loading up the ipod with some fan fic and new music.

D is home with me today. She's now sick. I blame myself for this one. No other kids are sick at her preschool.

And I am down 5 pounds since I last weighed myself in early January. We finally got a new scale after I killed the last one. I'm hoping to lose about 5 more before the princess.

I haven't posted any pics in a long time so heres one of D and I at gaylord palms.

Okay, I'm going to post this so I can stare at my sig..

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I really like this blog, and this particular post has some good stuff about food. She's not an expert, just a woman like us who's learning as she goes.

Check it out! Note the bit on wine!

http://blog.aqufit.com/post/2010/01/14/5-Silent-Jerks-in-Your-Cupboard.aspx

I've got some jerkwad foods to add to her list. Ironically (or not?) one of the top a-holes in my fridge is low fat ice cream. Like really? Who am I trying to kid?

and yes on the wine. The more I get to know about it, the more I realize I need to break up with it. Kinda like your love affair with movie theatre popcorn. Just a bad relationship.

I am curious to read the thoughts, later on...

me too I'll get to them in a bit.

Good Morning Ladies, Monday,, Ugg,
Well after the weekend of food I had I was up at 5 today and did my 2 miles in 29:00 mins.

Part of that 5 is probably just excess water, etc. that your body is holding onto and will hopefully let go quickly! Looks like the exercise piece of your puzzle is coming together nicely!

Kat - Snow I can handle, but when it starts to turn to slippy ice thats what I hate!

I should think so. That could be downright dangerous!

So ive had a weigh in today and ive lost the 1lb that I put on last week! I won't let this 1lb be my nemesis, so I refuse to put it back on again Its all go from here on in!

nice job. And good riddance to that annoying pound!

And I am down 5 pounds since I last weighed myself in early January. We finally got a new scale after I killed the last one. I'm hoping to lose about 5 more before the princess.

Awesome loss Amy! Sorry to hear lil' D is not feeling well. Will you do your 8 miles while she's napping?



I think that was a really nice inviation we received to give our opinions on ice cream. But since I listed that as my #1 Jerkwad above, well, I may just lurk. Wouldn't want to get my invite rescinded

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I love my booty calls!

 

[3DisneyKids]

HI! Wow, I take a day off and you all got post-happy!

Week-end was good and I stayed on plan, which is HUGE for me. I can rock it all week long and totally blow it on the week-ends. So surviving a weekend is always a big deal for me.

NANCY! WOOT on the 3 pound loss! WOWZA. For you and me, that's a huge number! I'll weigh in the middle of this month and I better see similar results!

Congrats also on the 10-miler! Always feels good to check that one off the list, eh? My next long run will be 11.5 miles. I don't think I'll go beyond that. I'll do another 10-miler along the way as well.

I did a bonus run yesterday. 3 miles and it was not scheduled. It was NINE degrees. So, a bit warmer than Saturday!

Ok, off to the new "eh" gym. After this second trip, I should be able to give a report.

 

[poppinspal]

Hello ladies! Hope you're all having a wonderful Monday. So I am down two pounds this week! I know I'm working hard to have this happen but I still got a little shock when I stepped on the scale.

I have to run and eat I'm leaving work early to go to a college hockey tournament. I'll catch up with you all in a little bit.

 

[HockeyKat]

Meg, are you playing or watchign the tournament? Congrats on the 2 lbs!!

Booty calls, love it!!

E, waiting to hear on new gym.


I weighed in today and lost 3.8 lbs (up .6 from Sat, but I did splurge Sat so was ready for it).

I am hopeful to be under 200 before the princess...

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I love I'm hanging out with a bunch of LOSERS! Congrats Megan & Kat!

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy, still waiting for those "thoughts"!!

I have a few of my own rambling thoughts -- feel free to skip.

Namely, I need to eat more. 1200 should be my mininum, based on last week, with an allowance of up to 1400 now and again. Also, I need to work in one splurge night per every 2 weeks. Not go overboard, but not totally strict either.

Oh, I know alcohol is bad for weight loss, but it is also something that is a treat for me. I am not giving it up. I am also not giving up popcorn (well, the 94% ff kind), or cheese, or diet soda -- which, I have discovered Dt Rite sweetened with Splenda that is the BOMB. I am not giving up anything, really. I am just going to work in what I want, in moderation.


Okay, maybe that isn't completely true. I have broken up with McDonald's fries. There may be a booty call there in the future, but for right now, officially broken up.

 

[cathie1327]

Hey everyone!

After a trip to the doctor's and several prescriptions, I believe I am finally among the living again. I'm not feeling 100%, but the sickness is finally winding down and I was able to come back to work today.

Lost 3 lbs. Pretty sure it's from being sick and not being able to swallow anything, but hey, a loss is a loss, right?!

I have so much reading to do and so much to go back and catch up on!!!

This week, goals are water every day...2 bottles...MUST do this. And no vending machines!!!! My fear of succumbing to them once I started school came true. Tried to keep with healthier options (notice I said healthy, but certainly not actually HEALTHY lol) but I need to just not do it AT ALL. Making up a big batch of hummus and some other snacks this week so I have things to take with me in my bag to school. What do you guys think would be some good snacks that I can take with me, that can go without refrigeration for a few hours?

You guys are SO SO SO SO inspiring me....thanks so much. Really. I realize I am such a new baby at all this stuff, and coming through the emotional stuff is really rough but you all have been there to give me the help, support, and kicks in the butt when I needed it, even if I didn't ask for it. Anytime I need some motivation to stay on track, all I need to do is come on here and read whatever everyone is posting currently. It's such a huge help. You are all a blessing.

I got a huge wake up call this weekend, too. I did a photo shoot for a memory book for Carlos for our anniversary next week (7 years, holy cow! ) and a lot of them were pretty risque....and man. Looking at some of them.....It's just such an eye opener when you realize what you actually look like, not the image you try to project, but what you actually look like. While I'm proud of the pictures and know Carlos will love them, it was a big eye opener for me. There were bulges in places that I have refused to notice for so long and this just really made me wake up and look at it!!!! Huge for me. Super motivating.

I hope everyone is having a good start to their week!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Glad you are feeling better Cathie! And congrats on the loss!

OMG I love hummus. YUMMUS is what my daughter used to call it when she was little. For "guilt free" snacking I like Kashi TLC granola bars, individual fruit cups, a measured out portion of almonds, or roasted edamame, even pretzel sticks aren't a bad choice. Pre-pop some popcorn, or make your own healthier version of trail mix with dried fruit (raisins, cranberries), cheerios, nuts, pretzels, or whole grain goldfish and if you must have some "sweet" in it use a few mini chocolate chips or baking m&m's. OH and home made low fat granola. YUM!

Can I offer a tip on the vending machine issue? Leave your cash at home. Or in the car. Or only carry a bigger bill - like a $10 or $20 with you when you are at school. No money to put into the machine, no temptation.


Kat - you'll get my thoughts. Really. I have drama tonight, so it might not be until tomorrow. But you'll get them

 

[lisaviolet]

First of all - the losses. Kat - 3.8. Nancy - 3. Shoot this was bad to start because I'm forgetting everyone's numbers and I have no energy to look back. Oh no. Anyway, congratulations everyone! Fantastic!

Lisa - you know I love my bike and the wonderfully peaceful rides I get on it. However, given my schedule I can't always get out on my bike for my regular cardio work so I am left to the gym. I really like the spin bike because it totally kicks your butt from a workout point of view and it more closely mimics what my real bike is like. It takes a while to get used to the spin bike (narrower seat, more foreward stance, weighted flywheel, etc) but it is totally worth it. Jesse and I have a countdown going until I am back in his spin class again. He totally expects to see me in his class the Saturday after the race - gulp...

Perfect Paula - mimics my bike bike. The flywheel must get some gettin' used to - it almost flew off with my legs the first time. I do intervals so I have to be on and off. But I'm hoping to try a class.

Can't wait til' you're back on it Paula!

What a weekend! Yesterday was great! Great workout, started painting in Becca's room, then we went to see Lion King last night (Incredible).

Today was the polar opposite. Just about everything that could go wrong, did. Started by awaking this morning to nothing. Yes, nothing. No power. It's 9* and we have no electricity. It was just the start of a not-so wonderful day. I'll be glad when bedtime rolls around so I can put this day behind me.



I did indeed know that! And no, they weren't raised on goat milk. We didn't have our first milking goats until 2003, so no. We use the milk for cheese, cooking, making soap, but not so much for drinking. It's really very rich and for those of us accustomed to 1% milk it's almost like drinking cream!

Paula answered the spin bike question just about exactly as I would! Definitely a different experience from the typical stationary bike. Also, much more adjustable. I can always get a better "fit" on a spin bike. I have to be super careful using the bikes at PF. I ended up with hip flexor issues last year because it just isn't quite right.

Nancy - so I can adjust the seat slant? This is half of my issue - being technically scared of the thing. I was so excited until I couldn't get my feet in - ruined all the good feelings.

Nancy! OMG! What are you doing? I'm freaking out for you!!!!


Lisa - spin. I used to take spin three times and week and yoga twice. I was lean! I'm the same size as you and adored spin. You can do it, my love.

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I'll have you know I almost dropped the darn computer on the bolded. . WT H are you talking about? But thanks for the compliment. I guess you don't know how small you are.

Actually, I'm watching the Grammy's

I guess I should have been a tad more specific. We *had* no electricity. It went off at some point during the night and we finally got it back just before 1:00 this afternoon. Had a fire in the fireplace. Started the generator for one use only - to make coffee I am not kidding. We plugged the extension cord in and voila. Hot coffee. But the poor goaties had no water! They were some annoyed by the time the power came back.

For coffee? Funny.

Lisa -- yoga. I said it was okay, not that I liked it.

Kat. I'm lost but much too lazy to figure out WT H I miscommunicated.

I really like this blog, and this particular post has some good stuff about food. She's not an expert, just a woman like us who's learning as she goes.

Check it out! Note the bit on wine!

http://blog.aqufit.com/post/2010/01/14/5-Silent-Jerks-in-Your-Cupboard.aspx

Must check out.

Good Morning Everyone!



Indeed I did!

JO - You've had some great advice here, so I will just tell you my experience!
I ate 55.5 WW points in one day, I was mortified at the time when I worked it out!
So, I did the best thing I could think of - I posted it on here, laughed about it and then started fresh the next day. I stuck to my points for the next few days, drank plenty of water and still went to my weigh in, and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Just track it, own it and you'll be fine. If the food was good and you enjoyed it then its all good!



I still make snow angels when we get snow!

Oh LISAV - I thought of you yesterday - I opened the Sunday Newspaper (a trashy tabloid - the best kind ) there was a kiss and tell on The Buble from his ex ex ex girlfriend! It made me laugh! She was the girlfriend before Emily Blunt.

Still love him though

So I have finally finished working on Sundays for the time being

Today is Pilates, tracking and water.

Hope everyone has a great day

Kelly - I forgot to say on the MIL. Good for you and hubby. You're very very very lucky you're on the same page. Some husbands and wives don't have that.

Nancy!! 3 lbs! That's HUGE!!

I am curious to read the thoughts, later on...

I know, eh? I forgot to say that when you hardly have anything to lose - holy cow that's huge Nancy.

I too can't wait to hear.

Hey Ladies!

It sounds like everyone is doing awesome with their training plans and work outs and tracking!

I was doing well with princess training until I got sick with a horrible ear and sinus infection last week. I was out of work 2 days. So, I've got a date with the TM for 8 miles today. Loading up the ipod with some fan fic and new music.

D is home with me today. She's now sick. I blame myself for this one. No other kids are sick at her preschool.

And I am down 5 pounds since I last weighed myself in early January. We finally got a new scale after I killed the last one. I'm hoping to lose about 5 more before the princess.

I haven't posted any pics in a long time so heres one of D and I at gaylord palms.

Okay, I'm going to post this so I can stare at my sig..

Little D.

Amy! How close are you to goal? You moved goal, right?

 

[poppinspal]

Kat- watching. I'm at the game now. (on my iPhone) The team I cheer for plays at 8. Google Beanpot Hockey if you want to know more. The game right now is so borrrrring.