Lisa's Weightloss Journal (comments welcomed!)

[lulu201]

Wow, Lisa! You are already looking at a 45 lb. clippie? That's amazing! It'll be yours before you know it.

Go and buy the WATP tapes--they're fun and doable. Pop it in early in the morning, it'll wake you up, and then you'll be done!

Have a good day and TAKE THE UP STAIRS!


Erin

 

[marsh0013]

hey lisa, i don't know if i've ever posted to your journal before, but here i am to say hi

congrats on almost getting the 45 pound clippie! that is so great!

and working in exercise will certainly help you out and make you feel better. i've only done the 3 mi watp tape, but i think that you will enjoy the workouts! they aren't boring and they get you moving! good luck! have a great day

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, let me talk about the most important thing first - the Beach Club! DH and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Beach Club. Your family will have the best time there! You can't beat the location - walking into the back gate of Epcot, 15 minute stroll to MGM. Stormalong Bay is the BEST pool on WDW property - sandy bottom feels so good on your toes, long water slide for your kids, lots of hot tubs, lazy river. Beaches & Cream has the very best burgers and sundaes - your family of 5 should get a Kitchen Sink!! Beautiful decor - I truly feel at home there! Feel free to PM me with any questions - I could talk about Beach Club all day!!

Congrats on your 3 pound loss from last week!

You'll have a beautiful new clippie in no time, I'm sure! You're right on track! Have a wonderful Tuesday, Lisa!!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Good morning ladies! No time to post menus right now, I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off this morning, boss is still out. I just wanted to say a quick hello and promise that I'll try to visit everyone's journals throughout the day as I have time.

Beth, I'm definitely going to pick the WATP tape this weekend, need to get this body moving. I'm still leaning towards Pilates because it sounds challenging but I may hold off a little on that.
Thanks for letting me know those tapes are at Target.

Marsh, good to meet you and thanks for posting to my journal! It's been hard work trying to lose the weight, but it's worth the rewards. I'm going to try to visit your journal today. Take care!

Doreen, thanks so much for posting about the BC. I'm sooo excited about this trip, I can hardly contain myself. I initially was booked at CBR but changed my mind, SAB was just so enticing, and as you mentioned, the proximity to Epcot and MGM is a plus. We're staying in 1 room which turned out to be a little cheaper than the 2 rooms I had previously booked. Thanks for the invitation to PM you. I'm definitely going to take you up on that offer as we get closer to to our vaction. I'll try to visit your journal later on today, I want to see what you've been up to.

 

[ZerasPride]

Hi Lisa,

Sorry things at work are so busy for you. Hopefully, you will get a chance to catch your breath real soon.

Like Doe already mentioned, the Beach Club is just wonderful. It's the first deluxe resort my family ever stayed at on Disney property and we loved it. I was actually having a hard time deciding between the YC/BC and the Grand Floridian for our trip in June but it's just me and my younger sis and we'll probably spend most of our time at the MK and Epcot so the Grand it is. The only negative I can think of at the BC is the bus transportation to the parks you can't walk to can be a pain (crowded) but that's about it. I could be spoiled by staying at OKW though. They don't share their buses with any other resort and of course the BC shares service with YC, Swan & Dolphin and the Boardwalk. But you will love SAB, the BC lobby, Beaches and Cream, the boardwalk area, the beach area at night, the nicely appointed rooms and the character breakfast available right in the lobby. And nothing beats being able to be back in your room in minutes after Illuminations going out through the International Gateway. I am sure you will love the Beach Club.

Have a wonderful trip. Btw, where are you staying for the Universal portion of your trip? The Portofino by chance?

 

[A1A1]

Have a good day!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Menus for the last two days....

1/19/04:
Breakfast-I don't think I had breakfast, but I'm not sure.

Lunch-4 turkey and cream cheese rolls. I was too busy to go upstairs and get lunch and this is what I had in the fridge. Better than nothing, right?

Dinner-Wasn't that hungry, had two hamburger patties; lc vanilla ice cream and strawberries for dessert.

1/20/04:
Breakfast-Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, a small amount of sliced honeydew melon and cantelope. Yum!

Dinner-Ham and salami with cheese sandwich, cottage cheese. Yes I had ice cream again for dessert. Do I feel guilty? Nah!

Lisa, we're staying at RPR. We got a really good rate, $119 a night, ENT rate. I was actually interested in HRH but I wanted to keep cost down since Universal was not part of our original plans. The RPR looks beautiful though. We have our tickets already, 3 days for the price of 2.

I have been extra extra busy but I've gotten used to it. I'm more tired tonight than usual but that's because I was up late last night on the internet. I love my computer and I have to admit I'm addicted to these boards.

 

[Strings]

Lisa,
I don't know how you do it. Still on the boards at 2AM. The impressive thing is that you're functioning this morning.
Have a good day (and a coffee on me)
Beth

 

[ZerasPride]

(in my sternest mommy voice)

Lisa, you have got to get some sleep! No more playing on the computer with your friends until all hours of the night (or day as the case may be).

Please report back and let me know how you liked RPR. With the rate you got at RPR, I'm sure you'll be very happy there. I know you'll have a wonderful trip. I just booked my reservation today for our June trip and once I buy plane tickets then I'll feel like it's really happening. It will be my 12 year old sister's first trip and I want to make it really special for her.

Take care of yourself and don't work too hard!

 

[Castillo Mom]

Oh boy, I'm playing catch up today.

1/21/04:
Breakfast-Two eggs, two slices of bacon, small cup of coffee.

Lunch-Two small spice rubbed chicken breasts, green beans, lettuce/tomato, diet Sierra Mist.

Dinner-Ate very late. Had a turkey and cheese sandwich on lc bread. I discovered another new lc bread at the grocery store, Oroweat multigrain lc with the Atkins seal on it. I had been buying either Roman Meal lc or Oroweat whole wheat lc. Both of the latter were a bit on the dry side. The multigrain is delicious and I think I'm going to stick with that. I'm planning on making some french toast one of these days with it, just need to pick up some Atkins maple syrup.

Beth, I think I would have been better off putting my computer in the dining room. I try not to get on it every night but it's hard not to. I do need to get some more sleep though, because it's starting to catch up with me today, have a migraine.

Lisa, how nice of you to take your sister on a trip to Universal, I'm sure she's going to love it. I'll definitely post a trip report when I get back. And, yes, I'll try not to be on the computer so late, promise!

Another reason I've been on the internet a lot is because I found out on Tuesday that some friends of ours have finally set the date of their wedding. It'll be in December in Puerto Vallarta and they want us to be there. So that's a trip we weren't planning on but we're going to try to make it. I'm an obsessive planner when it comes to vacations so I've already started checking out airfare and such. To complicate matters, I had just started checking out our options for our trip to Hawaii for summer of 2005. This must sound like I'm worrying about things too far ahead of time, but we're not rich and in order for us to be able to travel, I have to budget well in advance because I try to prepay for most things. Anyway, I'm starting to ramble, lack of sleep I think. Will try to get around to everyone's journals between today and tomorrow.

 

[LAinSEA]

A friend's wedding sounds like a great excuse for some Mexican sunshine - even if you have to wait almost a year for it.

I'm always talking my parents out of doing too much planning, especially when it comes to airfare, too far away from their vacations. I think it's good to have a ballpark figure for planning, but wait to get your actually tickets until that 30-60 day window when airfare comes way down. (And just hope that the timeframe isn't Christmas.)

I'm sorry you've had a migraine today - terrible. Get some rest.

BTW, I have the Winsor Pilates DVD's. Honestly, I haven't been very consistent with the program and have not ventured past the basic 20 minute workout. I have no trouble doing the legwork - but do have problems with some of the "roll-up" exercises due to pain in my neck and flexiblity. It really works my abs - which is something I need.

take care,
Laurie

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Lisa! How are things in sunny California? It is downright freezing here in Pennsylvania--I'd trade places with you in a heartbeat. All your talk of the Beach Club and Mexico and Hawaii has my frozen bod dreaming of and warm temps! All this travel will surely be a motivating factor in continuing down the weight loss path. Just imagine yourself on the beach, wearing a bathing suit and soaking up the rays, watching your jealous husband fight off the the surfer dudes!! You're going to be looking gorgeous, dahling!

Have you picked up the WATP or Pilates tapes yet? Pilates can really give you a great stretch. I need to do my DVD more often.

Well, Lisa, have a great day!

Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Just a quick hi to say thanks for checking in with me. I'm back and hope to get strong again

You and everyone else here are the best motivators

 

[Castillo Mom]

Let's see, I'm trying to remember where I left off with my menus.

1/23/04:
Breakfast-Oatmeal with half and half.

Lunch-There was a new item on the menu in our company bistro, chicken cacciatore over spaghetti squash. It was delicious! I just found out the manager there is on Atkins, so she's been adding low carb options to their menu. I love it! I also had a side of broccoli. Oh my goodness, two servings of veggies in one meal. That was unheard of for me before last August. The only two vegetables I would eat together were corn and potato! Now I don't eat either one.

Dinner-I cheated a little and had chicken strips from Jack in the Box. I did take off some of the breading however.

Laurie, my friends just changed their date to 12/30, right before New Years' Eve! That planner in me is worried about having to pay through the nose for airfare. Thanks for checking in on me, I'm off to read your journal as soon as I'm done here.

Erin, I'm going to Target either tonight or tomorrow and picking up those tapes. I'm very anxious because I haven't lost any weight this week and I know I need to get my body moving. I have, however, been taking the stairs every day, the UPstairs!

Meme, I was on Doreen's journal and pleasantly surprised to see that you're back. As you can see, I'm still doing Atkins and my weight loss has been pretty steady. I'm losing a little slower than I had anticipated but I'm not too concerned about it. Monday is official weigh in, will it be your weigh in day too? I try to check in with everyone first thing in the morning but sometimes get interrupted since I'm at work when I do but I'll be sure to try to get to your journal then, ok?

 

[A1A1]

Ahhhhh Haaaaaa! Now I see where all the spaghetti squash went. I went to two stores looking for it, and both were sold out. A hot item lately with more people low carbing. I want to make this spag squash spaghetti dish. I miss my grandmother's spaghetti and sauce.

Glad to read that all is well. Forget about those Jack in the Box's. I know you will get right back on track.

You go!!!

Have a good Monday!

 

[marsh0013]

hey lisa! i just wanted to tell you that going through everyone's journal tonight has made me realize how many lisa's we have journaling! ok, sorry for being so random

looks like you've been making good food choices. and the little cheat with the jack in the box, eh, not such a big deal. and you did make the good choice to take off some of the breading. good for you! hope you get to pick up the tapes and enjoy those workouts. keep up the great work

 

[lulu201]

Hi, Lisa, how are you doing today? Did you weigh in? Did the scale cooperate? If it didn't, I'm going to come over and kick it for you. That's kind of like a specialty of mine.

I'm cowardly and avoiding mine. That's all I'll say about that.

I hope you have a great day. Try not to worry about your plateau; your body needs some time to adjust, I think. When you start to exercise more (and here's a of Celebration for those UP stairs! ) you'll jump start your metabolism.

Have a great day. Is the sun shining there today?

Jealous 'cause I'm frozen in the Northeast ,
Erin

 

[DoeWDW]

Lisa, I wanna come to warm sunny California!!! I'm also frozen in the Northeast!

Your menus always look so good to me! I wish our cafeteria would jump on the low-carb bandwagon. I'm still buying burgers and throwing the buns away!

Keep up the good work and I hope your meeting with the scale was a happy experience this morning!

 

[Strings]

Hello Lisa,

I hope your rendevous with the scale was a good one. That spaghetti squash dish sounded so good I decided to try one myself. You really help me mis up my menus. Thanks.
Beth

 

[Castillo Mom]

I only have a few minutes so I'll quickly post menus for the weekend.

1/24/04:
Breakfast-Cottage cheese, Fuze lc fruit drink. Sorry, but I just wasn't very hungry. I wasn't actually going to eat anything but I know it's not good for my metabolism to skip meals.

Lunch-Two slices of lc toast, Fuze fruit drink.

Dinner-Two hot links on lc bread, lc vanilla ice cream for dessert. Oh, oh, just realized I had 4 slices of bread in one day. Huge no-no! It was lc bread, but still, that's 24 carbs worth of bread alone. Including the drinks and ice cream that was about 36-40 carbs, a little higher than what I normally have. Mental note, do not eat 4 slices of bread in a day, even if low carb!

1/25/04:
Breakfast-Two scrambed eggs with chorizo, two slices of bacon and two sausage links. Also some sliced canteloupe and very small piece of sugar free banana nut bread; 6 oz. of milk to drink.

Lunch-No time, I was out doing the week's shopping.

Dinner-Turkey and cheese sandwich on lc bread, Fuze fruit drink.

I weighed in this morning and I'm at the same weight, 181. I'm ok with that though, better than gaining, right? I promised myself I wouldn't obsess over the scale and I'm feeling a little better about it. As long as I don't gain!

Ladies, went out and bought a Pilates DVD at Costco yesterday! I'm very excited but I had one small setback. Hubby bought some high tech remote for all of our gadgets because he got tired of using a different one for each component. Only problem is, he hasn't been able to get the DVD player to do anyting but turn on.
Anyway, hopefully it'll be worked out this evening. I'm making it a goal to exercise first thing tomorrow morning.

A, I highly recommend the spaghetti squash, it's delish! I'm going to pick some up this week. As for the Jack In the Box situation, I'm convinced that I didn't lose this week due to what Atkins calls "carb creep." But I'm going to try to keep better track this week and see what happens.

Marsha, thanks for posting to my journal. As I mentioned, I picked up a Pilates DVD but I haven't had a chance to exercise yet. I'm looking forward to it though and today I'm going to call the mall by my house to see how early they open because I'd like to alternate walking with the tape. I'd feel safer walking in a mall and I know a lot of folks who do that early in the morning.

Erin and Doreen, it's been sunny out here for the past couple of weeks, maybe a little overcast in the morning, but that's about it. The weather gets up to the low 70s but down in to the upper 50s to low 60s at night which is chilly for us. But it's typical January weather. I love the snow but I wouldn't want to be around it every winter. Ladies, that scale didn't move this morning, think it's maybe carb creep, so I'll have to be more careful.

Well, I hope the scale was good to you all to those of you who weighed in this morning. It's time to get back to work, but I'll try to get to your journals a little at a time throughout the day. Have a great week!