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

[adsrtw]

Way to go, Jo! That is a great step! I hope you find WW helpful. It DOES work.

As for the training...I let my kids have pull-ups just at bed time (not nap) for the first several months after they were dry. Made all of the difference. They were perfect all day, and if they had an accident at night, it was no big deal. And they quickly learned to stay dry through the night. And my girls trained at 18 mos. and my son at 26 mos.

Oh my gosh E, aren't girls great! Taylor was by 18 months and Ryan was almost 2 1/2. It was torture!

 

[3DisneyKids]

It's not even 9pm and I am completely exhausted.

It's all of the extra exercise.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Oh my gosh E, aren't girls great! Taylor was by 18 months and Ryan was almost 2 1/2. It was torture!

And in typical Cammie fashion...we took off her diaper and sat her on the toilet. She went...and that was it. NEVER had an accident. Only Cammie. Potty trained in 2 minutes. Done. Thank GOD for that child! Otherwise I would be in the asylum by now.

 

[poppinspal]

Kat-I tend to like random stuff to run to, I need music that makes me feel good not music that is a certain pace. But I LOVE having some of the music from Glee to dance to.

Jo-I always feel like I'm catching my breath during nap time, I'm sure you know the feeling. I've never done WW so I can't help you with the points but I'm happy that you made it to the meeting! Your poor baby, the potty training will come together soon I'm sure.

Hi Lisa! (they need a smile that waves!)

So I wasn't feeling up for a workout today, so much so that I decided to stay at work an extra 30 minutes and play with the kiddies more. But I got home and did it. I'm exhausted but I'm glad I did it! Is it silly to say that tonight I almost feel as if I'm getting more in shape? Like I can feel my body changing. I figure if there are any people who'd understand that then it'd be you amazing ladies.

 

[adsrtw]

And in typical Cammie fashion...we took off her diaper and sat her on the toilet. She went...and that was it. NEVER had an accident. Only Cammie. Potty trained in 2 minutes. Done. Thank GOD for that child! Otherwise I would be in the asylum by now.

Love it! Wow.

I hope everybody is doing well tonight. I'm heading for bed.

 

[goofyfan-12]

3 miles done, in 43 min. So in this battle of Kat vs the f'in treadmill, Kat WON! The first 20 min were torturous (and filled with, wth do people DO this??), but the last 20 went by pretty quickly.

I was doing run 1, walk 4, except for one interval (min 29-34)... I ran for 5 minutes straight!!!

I have never been able to manage more than 3 min before, and I was in much better shape then, so I am pretty happy.

Oh, and for Glee fans, the "Life would suck without you" song in the finale is a great 4.7-4.9 running pace.


Now, off to eat lunch. Breakfast was a 60 cal dannon yogurt and 1/2 cup of trader joe's fiber cereal (60 cals). Lunch is a fine selection from my stash of cube cabinet soup. They brought in free pizza for a lunch meeting from my fav pizza place, and I skipped it and went to the gym immediately after the meeting.

Paula, I am now with you on that dark side somewhere, I think...

Welcome to the party Kat!!! So not worthy on the running thing that you have going on...

Ooops...still have to do core. I plan on doing it during Idol, but Nancy and Paula, you are officially on duty.

Um - is it done yet? I think I have given you enough of a chance here...

Erika - you better get that core done. I'm trusting you now! One of my goals for tomorrow is to get more sleep, so I'm headed to bed early tonight.

Nancy - I am on it...

The diagnosis is radial tendonitis of the wrist. I have some anti-inflammatories to take, I need to get a brace to wear at night and I have to do some modifications to my training program (yes, I think I may get a break on inchworms for a few weeks). It is annoying, but it is not going to stop me. Had to laugh as my doctor read my face and said basically - "no, this does not give you an excuse to stop training. Just make a few changes and ice it when you are done. You have come too far to stop now." Still laughing because he read my mind. Now, I have to break the news to Jesse tomorrow and I doubt he will be happy about it.

Cathie - stop hiding. You will find support here.

I am exhausted and heading for bed...

 

[HockeyKat]

Jo, awesome on joining Weight Watchers!! It's a great program and can teach you a lot.

I figure out calories by weighing and measuring, and using an online program like fitday or sparkpeople to find the calories of each ingredient, then do the math. I think WW has a points calculator as well.

Paula, bummer on the wrist, but yay! that it won't stop your training.

Megan, I know EXACTLY what you mean about the body changing thing. Also, that Glee song has a great pace *and* makes me feel good... I loved the half-season finale and that song just makes me remember it and smile.

Lisa, thanks.

E, I have to remember that about core every day. My abs sure could use some work.

EE, I know what you mean about being tired. Definitely the exercise. It makes me sleep better, too.

Thanks for all the congrats on the running!


Goals for today:
Calories, under
Gym, pwned
Water, 100 oz
Calcium and multi

 

[cathie1327]

Cathie - stop hiding. You will find support here.

Thanks Paula

 

[cathie1327]

I had a whole huge thing typed out about everything ugly going on lately, that I needed to get out (I missed therapy this week because I had to have some dental work done that day) but decided I didn't really need to post it, just typing was good to get it out. Thanks ladies for being here for me. Still flustered over some of it, but letting it go as most of it is things I can do nothing about.

Down 2 lbs from last week. That makes my total loss on my new plan 5 total now! I've earned myself a pedi and mani

Got some SEVERE motivation today....started spring classes and my intro to psych class is in a big lecture hall with just rows of chairs that have the little desk/table things that fold down over the chair....I was so uncomfortable because I BARELY fit in between the desk thing and in the chair. BIG dose of motivation.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Good Afternoon!

Just a flyby stealth post - im at work!

Goals are going well so far - tracking, water and exercise are going great. What I can't get onboard with is catching up on sleep!

Hope everyones having a great day! I'll be able to post more later!

JO - Yes, if you can get to a meeting I highly recommend it, for definite! You can learn some good stuff there, and they are a constant help with points, tracking etc.

Enjoy your day everyone

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Morning Ladies,

Quick Question,
when tracking on WW.com, how do I know if my 30min walk/run is Low or Moderate exercise? WW.com gave me 2 points extra, is that right?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Kelly - you better? I hope so!!!

Jo - WW has online points info as well as the books. Serving size is a big deal, so make sure you know the portion size. i have a scale and measure things, too. WW has serving spoons that are really measuring spoons - they look nice and they are easy to use!

As for walking, look at the activity tracker. Was it on the treadmill? How fast was it? you have to put in all that info. Then it wil tell you. But 2pts sounds right. I get 25 pts, too!

Megan - I think it's AWESOME that you feel your body changing! And, I am carrying my vitamins as you suggested! My real problem is that I think about taking them when I'm drinking caffeine, and that's a no-no.

E - I can do the point breakdown for you. Forgot to say that. Call me!

I weighed myself this morning, bc I'm leaving and want motivation. Well, you know I weight at night after eating and while fully clothed, right? Well, this morning I was 4lbs down from my Monday night weight. OMG. What a reason to shut my pie hole this weekend! Dole whip, my a$$. I'll drink my calories, for sure, but I officially swearing off dessert and Mickey shaped bars and other park junk. Except popcorn. How I love it!

Hey, Kat, E, what are the best beers there for me to drink? Can't remember what we were sucking down a year ago!

Nancy - OMG on the no alcohol! WOW!!!!!

Paula - nothing is going to stop you!!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Best, or lowest calorie?

Hmm. Moosehead in Canada, Bass or Stella in England, Kirin in Japan, Sam in America (love the Oktoberfest but it's out of season), Beck's in Germany, Dos Equis (or a margarita) in Mexico, whatever the amber ale is in Animal Kingdom...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hmm, both! What did we drink in England? Bass? The girl knew our name - remember, E?

 

[HockeyKat]

Almost everything I mentioned, except Sam Adams and Bass, is roughly 150 cals in a 12 oz bottle. Sam and Bass are probably more like 180 cals in 12 oz. I believe that Disney beers are 20 oz.

Light beer tends toward 100 cals in 12 oz... your Miller and Bud lights. Margaritas, of course, are very high calorie (sugar!!).

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Wow, Disney pours 20 oz? I would have thought they poured 16. I'm liking this trip even more. Where is the Disney Beer site?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Jo - WW has online points info as well as the books. Serving size is a big deal, so make sure you know the portion size. i have a scale and measure things, too. WW has serving spoons that are really measuring spoons - they look nice and they are easy to use!

As for walking, look at the activity tracker. Was it on the treadmill? How fast was it? you have to put in all that info. Then it wil tell you. But 2pts sounds right. I get 25 pts, too!

!!!

I did see the spoons last night, I am thinking of getting the dinning out book. I think I will have a hard time with points when I make dinner, like tonight DH is making pot roast, I went to the recipe builder and it said 15points, OMG, that is a lot for some meat and a few pieces of potatoes.

I a will apologize now for the 100 questions I will be asking you about WW.!!

Have the most wonderful time on vacation!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I did see the spoons last night, I am thinking of getting the dinning out book. I think I will have a hard time with points when I make dinner, like tonight DH is making pot roast, I went to the recipe builder and it said 15points, OMG, that is a lot for some meat and a few pieces of potatoes.

I a will apologize now for the 100 questions I will be asking you about WW.!!

Have the most wonderful time on vacation!

Thanks!

Pot roast shouldn't be 15 points! You did the recipe builder? WOW. Maybe the meat could be leaner? And the potatoes should be only 1 or 2 points. You'll learn how to make all your home recipes a little lighter. I eat my husband's homemade meatballs! They're not 8 points - we have them down to 3. And I have broccolli and cavetelli for 5pts, and pot roast for 5 per serving! Even shrimp scampi for 8, pasta included.

You'll get it!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I just need to start by saying my @ss is KILLING me Yesterdays walk hit muscles that I am so not accustomed to, and this morning Erin brutalized me with lower body work. I may have to cry.

I signed up for WW tonight.....

The hard part, is how do you figure what the points are for things that don't have a label. DH is making Pot Roast tomorrow, (he's home from work)
So what would be the points on that?

Congrats on signing up for WW. I personally love the points system. As for looking things up, try www.foodcount.com type in your food (in this case pot roast) and it will come up with some options from which can choose the best fit for what you are having. Then, you can select the "amount". For something like pot roast I'd be inclined to have it give me the info for a 1 ounce portion, then I could calculate how many points I'm willing to "spend" on pot roast and figure out how many ounces that translates to. Then when dinner time comes around you'll already know that you have allotted yourself 3 ounces of pot roast for example. Pop it on a food scale to make sure you're getting the appropriate serving size and you are good to go!

And on the wagon--you have your whistle, I get a hammer. Word.

Look out people. Erika has aquired a HAMMER

Down 2 lbs from last week. That makes my total loss on my new plan 5 total now! I've earned myself a pedi and mani

Keep up the good work Cathie!

when tracking on WW.com, how do I know if my 30min walk/run is Low or Moderate exercise? WW.com gave me 2 points extra, is that right?

I have the "old school points booster" slide rule that is used to determine the extra activity points. For determining your intensity level it says:

Light: light activities that do not make you sweat. Examples include stretching or walking at a leisurely pace

Moderate: Activities that probably make you break a sweat. Examples include walking at a fast pace or biking

High: Activities that make you sweat. Examples include jogging, running, competitive swimming or biking.

From that, I think you need to decide where it falls for you personally. I add in my own "perceived exertion" factor. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being sitting on the couch and 10 being the feeling I had when I hit the wall while running a marathon, where does my activity fall? Easy breathing? maybe I'm at 2-3 (light intensity). sweating some, increased heart rate, harder breathing maybe I'm at a 4-6 (moderate intensity). Face beet red, pouring sweat, can't catch my breath, heart rate thru the roof, I'm going to vomit at any moment, I'm probably in the 8-9 range (high intensity).

Where you are now is not where you will be next week, or next month. So today, your walk/jog may have been high for you. As your weight comes off and your fitness improves it will drop to a moderate and then even to a light. To me, the activity points are very, very subjective. You have to go with how you truly feel about each and every workout.

Hope that helps, at least a little bit!

 

[HockeyKat]

Hmm. Face beet red, pouring sweat. Sounds like me in the battle vs the treadmill. You know the worst part? My face turns beet red and STAYS that way for 1-2 hours.

I don't get any breaks for exercise in my 1200 cal routine, though... the only thing I do is that every hour of "high" exertion should require 32 oz more water.


Lately I have been making a really good pasta cream sauce by dumping 1 tbsp fat free half and half, 1 tbsp grated parmesan into the cooked pasta, and adding little bits of water until it gets creamy. Yesterday I substituted goat cheese for the parm.

I also use the Smart Taste pasta... 30 less calories per serving than regular, has added protein and fiber, and tastes the same.