Lizzydoll73's journal (comments welcome)

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Gail. Right now I have the Optima because they were on sale at Shoprite this week. I don't like them as much as the original, I guess because they are less sweet. Actually, I usually buy the Target brand. It's just as good and cheaper.

I just did .5 miles on the ski machine and 2 sets of 20 crunches. I know it's not much but it's a start. I also did some stretching. I never realized how hard it is to touch my toes with all this fat. I actually had to tuck my stomach roll to get a good stretch.

 

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing great!!! Every little bit counts! Keep it up!

 

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake
S-an orange
L-spaghetti and sauce
S-bowl of Cheerios w/ fat free milk
D-slimfast shake
S-no fat yogurt

Water - had 112 oz. but will round it off to a gallon before bed

Exercise - went for a walk at the mall, will most likely do ski machine if kids go to bed soon.

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Lizzydoll
You are off to a GREAT start! I can relate to your list-- my biggest challenge is night-time eating. From dinner on to bed is a struggle. I also write down EVERYTHING I eat. It makes a huge difference in awareness. Now just "squeeze" that exercise in and your golden!!!!

Sundie

 

[Lizzydoll73]

I did get on the ski machine last night. I did .5 mile again. I think I will try to do that twice today. I have to see how bad my toe hurts with shoes on though. I stubbed my pinkie toe on weights that were sitting on the floor. It's purple this morning and hurts pretty bad. I also did 2 sets of 20 crunches.

I need to buy a new scale. I weighed myself this morning but the dial seems to be sticking a little so I had different weights everytime I tried. I will probably pick up a digital one on Friday when DH gets paid. Since I could not get an accurate measure I am not going to post my weight yet but I looks like I may have lost some.

 

[Lizzydoll73]

I finally found a picture that has been taken within the last year. I don't like to have my picture taken. Anyway, this was taken in October so I was the same weight as I am now. This is going to be my Before picture and when I get to my short term goal of 200 lbs. I will post another. Sorry about the fish but it was the only time I let someone take my picture.

at 250lbs

I have already done .5 miles on the ski machine and 40 crunches. I just have to try to do it again sometime tonight.

 

[Lizzydoll73]

B-slimfast shake, apple
S-cheerios w/ fat free milk
L-slimfast shake
S- c. of grapes, 1/2 bagel w/ tsp butter
D-Lean Cuisine Sesame Chicken
S-no fat yogurt

Water - 112 oz.

Exercise - .5 mi on ski machine, 40 crunches - did not get to do another round at night

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

You're doing great Lizzydoll! Take it slow...in no time you'll be adding time to that ski machine! Those Optima shakes are actually pretty good...I don't think I'll go back to the original ones...hey..cutting out every little bit counts!! Keep up the great work!

Gail

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Liz,
You are doing great

Do you take your measurements? Its a great idea, that way if your scale bugs out you have something ot fall back on as a reality check.

Keep on going

Sundie

 

[Lizzydoll73]

Hi Sundie- I had not thought about taking measurements. I'll have to go by a measuring tape. Thanks.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Great Job Liz!

I second the measuring tape! Even when the scale doesn't seem move the tape does!

 

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake
S- no fat yogurt
L- 2 crab cakes, salad
S- 1/2 bagel w/ tsp butter
D- slimfast shake
S- 1/2 c. cheerios

Water - gallon

Exercise - did not went to my mom's yesterday so morning and afternoon were shot, just wanted to relax at night because I was chasing the kids around mom's house as it is not very child proof.

 

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake, apple
S- no fat yogurt
L- 6 oz sirloin steak, 1/4 c. rice
S- c. cheerios w/ 1/2 c. FF milk
D- slimfast shake
S- 1 c. grapes

Water - gallon

Exercise - did 1 mile on ski machine and 3 sets of 20 crunches

 

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Chasing the kids has to count for something...especially if you were up and down! You're doing great! Keep it up!

Gail

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Liz,
I'm no expert at measuring, maybe some others will chime in with their ideas, too. I try to do weekly measurements (I bet every other week would be better to really see results). Just the basics or however you want, just be consistent. Try to pick the same spots each time and hold the tape the same "tightness" each week.

The basics are upper arm (I just do my right but some people do both)
bust (I do fullest part)
waist (I do smallest part)
abdomen (this one is tricky to get the same each week-- somewhere a couple of inches below the belly button)
hips-- I do two hip measurements; the smallest and the largest. The smallest is probably where most people measure hips, the largest is around my saddle bags . I'm glad I kept track of both measurements because I can see the "bags" getting smaller in the measurements!!!!
THen there's thigh (another really tricky one to get the same spot each time)
Calve (again, I just do my right but alot of people do both-- you'll probably find one is larger than the other).
I guess you could throw in ankle if you like

Good luck!!!!!
Sundie

 

[Lizzydoll73]

B- slimfast shake, 1/4 c. raisins
S- cheerios w 1/2 c. FF milk
L- will have can albacore made w 1 tsp mayo on onion bagel
S- will have FF yogurt
D- will have slimfast shake
S- will have an orange

Water - so far 48 oz.

Exercise - hopefully I can get on the ski machine and do crunches after lunch, if I get enough time I may start to do weights. Lets see how well the kids can behave while I workout.

I am getting my new scale tomorrow, I had to wait until DH got paid because I want a digital one that measures body fat too. The scale I have now says I lost 10 lbs but I am not sure if it is correct. The dial sticks sometimes and it is hard to read those little tick marks. We will see tomorrow. I am also going to pick up a measuring tape. We only have the metal retractable ones you use for measuring rooms and stuff.

 

[plutosmyfav]

We only have the metal retractable ones you use for measuring rooms and stuff.

Ouch! That would probably be painful LOL!

Sundie

 

[Strings]

Hi Lizzydoll,

You are doing great! Keep up the great work. As for measuring your thigh, I do what they did at Curves. Stand with your feet shoulder's width apart. Let your hand fall to your side. Measure right under your index finger. It is the same every time.

have a great day.

 

[geetey]

Sundie, I thought the same thing!

GREAT tip, Beth!! I also used a freckle as a marker but your way is much better.

Have fun with your new scale, Lizzydoll. I love my new digital but I don't put much merit into the body fat analysis part. I lost 55 pounds but only 2% body fat. Not sure how that is possible.

 

[wilderness01]

Hi there,

Are you getting a Tanita? I think that is what it is called? I need a new scale as well. Let us know how you like it. Have a good day.