Losing weight for Mickey

[CastleCreations]

I went to weigh in tonight at weight watchers, I lost 2.6 pounds for a total of 16 pounds. I am starting my 8th week of weight watchers now just 40 more to go to get to my goal weight.

How much does weight watchers cost these days...a girl friend of mine, used to go years ago, and I don't remember how much it was.

 

[CastleCreations]

After hitting 3 stores looking for a lithium battery that was the right size, I broke down and bought a new scale.

I know it's a different scale, but it's registering 142.5. So I'm going to take that as a sign of encouragement and convince myself that I really did lose 5.5 pounds in a few days. (My jeans don't feel any looser, but, hey, a girl can pretend, right???)

The scale I bought had a picture on the front with "127.5" on it. So that's officially my goal!

If I bought that scale, I would have left the sticker with the 127.5 on it...LOL

 

[ChevyNat]

Well I only come here to tell you guys if I lost any weight this week... and the answer is no... I still weigh the same... I'm still yoyoing between 8 to 10 lbs lost... but my jeans are getting a little slacker around the waist. ha! ha! So see you next week.

 

[angel26]

Can someone please tell me how you can get the weight tracker bars when you post threads thanks.

 

[dreamer17555]

Well I only come here to tell you guys if I lost any weight this week... and the answer is no... I still weigh the same... I'm still yoyoing between 8 to 10 lbs lost... but my jeans are getting a little slacker around the waist. ha! ha! So see you next week.

You are probably building muscle which means a thinner more in shape you!

-Becca-

 

[poohfriend]

I personally think you should be proud of what you have accomplished! I'm sure your clothes are looser. If you've been exercising you'll enjoy your trip more because you'll have more endurance.

I'm not saying to give up, I'm just reminding you that with weight loss -- a goal cannot have a firm date associated with it. You have to allow for muscle gain and I don't think that's easy to plan for. The great news is that by building muscle you're burning off more calories each day.

Judge some of your success by how you feel. Not just that number on the scale. You've accomplished a lot!!!!!!

I sadly relized that I only have 5 weeks until my trip. At best that means I might be able to lose 10lbs (two lbs a week) And that means sadly I won't hit my goal of 135lbs. I am still trying for an hour of gym time a night. That being said I only burn between 300-400 calories a session.

I found a few maintance calculators that said I need to consume 1900 calories a day. Which means to loose 2lbs a week I need to eat 900 calories a day but since I do workout I guess that actual number is okay between 900- 1200 calories a day. Seriously that seems so restrictive and so hard and I am not seeing the changes I want. What am I doing wrong?

I guess I am just so sad that even if I kill myself there is no way to reach my goal before my trip (and all those photos! )I am trying to stay up beat that 10lbs will make a big difference in how a look but it is still so hard.

-Becca-

 

[tmatthews]

How much does weight watchers cost these days...a girl friend of mine, used to go years ago, and I don't remember how much it was.

I went about 6 years ago or so and it was $12 I believe unless you were at goal. (that is if my memory serves me correctly!!!)

 

[tmatthews]

Can someone please tell me how you can get the weight tracker bars when you post threads thanks.

Go to tickerfactory.com and create a ticker...there are ones for vacations and weight loss. You choose the slider and bar. Then a code will be given. You highlight the whole code (1st one) and cut and paste onto your CP site for signatures. It took me a couple of times to figure it out...but try it!

 

[mom2my3kids]

How much does weight watchers cost these days...a girl friend of mine, used to go years ago, and I don't remember how much it was.

It was free registration and its either 13.00 per week or 39.90 per month via internet and then you can go to the meetings and weigh in plus get all the tools online this is what I do.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Well I did it - I just did 30+ minutes on the treadmill with some of it even jogging. I didn't think I would be able to do it for that long since I haven't been on in quite some time. If felt really great to get back on the old 'mill again. Now this damn weight better start dropping off!!
Back to work again tomorrow 8-5, but I'm determined to get on the treadmill every day from now on! Come on guys!!!!!!

Together We Can Do This!



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[tchrrx]

I finally lost the 10 pounds that was my initial goal. Of course, I was sick and didn't eat much for a few days! Now that I'm feeling better, I've gained a pound a day for the last two days. I've got to pack my lunch tonight & have it ready for tomorrow. Two days of school lunches and candy bars for snacks is just not working. Here I go again....

 

[rumrunnergirl]

Ok, Monday is my weighing day. I lost 1/2" each in my chest, waist and hips, and 2 pounds. I am glad for that because the previous 2 weeks I lost no weight but did lose inch-wise.

I am now 1 pound from my goal set for Friday (170). YIPPEE! I am down 18 pounds and have 30 to go. I am so excited. People who do not know I am trying to lose weight actually noticed! I bought a bathing suit in my goal size for our August WDW trip.

I am still doing the treadmill MWF but have upped it to 90 minutes instead of 60. When I lose another 5 pounds I will start adding crunches and light weights for my upper arms. I am trying to stay at 20 carbs or less per day. I did go over today as it was "International Cuisine" night at Boy Scouts and I brought Arroz Con Pollo, and I had some plus a few bites of other dishes. I will work it off tomorrow.

 

[rumrunnergirl]

I really hate how people keep acting like they are slipping up if they have two slices of pizza or a few cookies. You are not doing anything wrong! You are allowed to occasionally treat yourself. I think when you are too strict on yourself your willpower breaks and you give up completely. Don't fall into that trap. It was one day- today is a new one and so far you are doing great!

-Becca-

I have to disagree. It *is* slipping to have two slices of pizza or a few cookies if you aren't supposed to be eating them. No, it's not the end of the world, and two cookies are better than a whole bag, but it can start you on a downhill slide. I think a better "treat" would be non-food related, like treating yourself to a movie, manicure, etc. Otherwise you could start "treating" yourself right back into weight gain. And I don't want to send the message to my kids that food is a reward (treat), or a bribe, threat or punishment (the "no dessert if you don't eat your dinner" or "I'll buy you an ice cream if you behave" type thing).

I "slipped" a few days for my DS's birthday and I didn't lose all week. The next week I had to really work hard to make up for it. For those of us who are lo carb - after eating carbs, it makes you crave them. A slice or two of pizza leads to more pizza which leads to more carbs, and after getting back on track it takes a couple days for the cravings to go away. It is not fun. Better to say "no", save the guilt and calories/carbs, and pat yourself on your (thinner) back.

I try to repeat that old mantra "nothing tastes as good as thin feels". LOL

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

So as I posted last night, I did 30+ minutes on the treadmill yesterday, and when I woke up this morning I was about 2 pounds lighter!!! At this rate I'll be at my goal weight in now time I know it wont really work that way, it can't come off that fast all the time, but its really encourgaging. For me, Decembers trip to Disney is so far off, but this Junes trip to Baltimore isn't, so that is my new goal. I want to be at least 20 pounds lighter by then. I have just under 15 weeks to go, and I know I can do it! I just wish I had measured myself at the start of this all, because I know I have lost a lot of inches, I can feel it all over.

Together We Can Do This!


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[angiepangie8]

Keep up the good work everyone.

I still have not got back into routine cuz DS has been out all week with the flu and now an ear infection. I'm still watching what I eat. (However those stinkin choco chip cookies DM made for us are NOT helping!) I'm gonna try exercise On Demand again today.

Good luck all!

 

[mom2my3kids]

I have to disagree. It *is* slipping to have two slices of pizza or a few cookies if you aren't supposed to be eating them. No, it's not the end of the world, and two cookies are better than a whole bag, but it can start you on a downhill slide. I think a better "treat" would be non-food related, like treating yourself to a movie, manicure, etc. Otherwise you could start "treating" yourself right back into weight gain. And I don't want to send the message to my kids that food is a reward (treat), or a bribe, threat or punishment (the "no dessert if you don't eat your dinner" or "I'll buy you an ice cream if you behave" type thing).

I "slipped" a few days for my DS's birthday and I didn't lose all week. The next week I had to really work hard to make up for it. For those of us who are lo carb - after eating carbs, it makes you crave them. A slice or two of pizza leads to more pizza which leads to more carbs, and after getting back on track it takes a couple days for the cravings to go away. It is not fun. Better to say "no", save the guilt and calories/carbs, and pat yourself on your (thinner) back.

I try to repeat that old mantra "nothing tastes as good as thin feels". LOL

Actually its not slipping up on weight watchers, you are allowed pizza and anything you want you just have to find the points of the item. One slice of pizza is 7 pts on weight watchers. I get 28 points a day, so last night I had 2 slices of pizza for 14 points and still stayed under my points for the day. Plus I had breakfast lunch and snacks..

 

[rumrunnergirl]

Actually its not slipping up on weight watchers, you are allowed pizza and anything you want you just have to find the points of the item.

Which is why *I* said:

if you aren't supposed to be eating them

If pizza is allowed on your diet, fine, but not all of us are on the same weight loss regimen. Some foods have more than 28 points on the WW system, and if you are eating those you would be slipping up for WW if you are only allowed 28 points for the day. So stay away from the cheese cannelloni with meat sauce, LOL.

 

[dreamer17555]

I have to disagree. It *is* slipping to have two slices of pizza or a few cookies if you aren't supposed to be eating them. No, it's not the end of the world, and two cookies are better than a whole bag, but it can start you on a downhill slide. I think a better "treat" would be non-food related, like treating yourself to a movie, manicure, etc. Otherwise you could start "treating" yourself right back into weight gain. And I don't want to send the message to my kids that food is a reward (treat), or a bribe, threat or punishment (the "no dessert if you don't eat your dinner" or "I'll buy you an ice cream if you behave" type thing).

I "slipped" a few days for my DS's birthday and I didn't lose all week. The next week I had to really work hard to make up for it. For those of us who are lo carb - after eating carbs, it makes you crave them. A slice or two of pizza leads to more pizza which leads to more carbs, and after getting back on track it takes a couple days for the cravings to go away. It is not fun. Better to say "no", save the guilt and calories/carbs, and pat yourself on your (thinner) back.

I try to repeat that old mantra "nothing tastes as good as thin feels". LOL

Well I don't think that way. Yes I believe in treating myself with non food rewards (I have a bunch of cute new clothes to prove that point) But if we are talking about a lifestyle and not a fad diet than yes it is okay to have a cookie or two- just be mindful of those calories and cut back later on or hit the gym for longer. And lets face no\low carbs is a fad diet. It is meant to drop a lot of weight rather quickly with no hope of being able to stick to it 1, 2, 5 years down the road. Can you imagine not eating carbs for a whole year?

I don't do WW but that is a life style change- one you can keep up because it is built to allow some leway. I myself count calories when trying to loose 2lbs a week that means by a combination of diet and working out I need to reduce my maintance intake by 1000 a day. If I have gasp two fudge pops (60 cals each) and I go over my calorie number for the day I work out longer (or harder) to burn that extra 120 cals- and I don't think there is anything wrong with that.

What I don't want is people getting discouraged. They feel since they messed up that they should just quit all together. But people mess up sometimes, we are human. All I was trying to say was to not let it stop you- to work a little bit harder and keep going.

-Becca-

 

[DoryDays]

HI everyone!
I'm coming back to the boards after the NIU tragedy. This is the first week back so things are still feeling weird but we are moving forward and I'm finding alot of comfort in that. I have read all the messages and you guys are doing so well!!!! and there are a lot of new members too, which is exciting!! so
I have been through alot emotionally these past weeks and it put everything in to perspective for me. To my surprise I thought that this would be a horrible time for me when it came to diet plus stress but I have actually lost 4lbs!! so I don't think thats too bad for 2 weeks
Glad to see you're all doing well and sticking to those goals!!

 

[dreamer17555]

HI everyone!
I'm coming back to the boards after the NIU tragedy. This is the first week back so things are still feeling weird but we are moving forward and I'm finding alot of comfort in that. I have read all the messages and you guys are doing so well!!!! and there are a lot of new members too, which is exciting!! so
I have been through alot emotionally these past weeks and it put everything in to perspective for me. To my surprise I thought that this would be a horrible time for me when it came to diet plus stress but I have actually lost 4lbs!! so I don't think thats too bad for 2 weeks
Glad to see you're all doing well and sticking to those goals!!

Welcome back! I know you must be going through a lot so make sure to take care of yourself first and foremost. And 4lb loss is great for two weeks. My goal is to lose 2lbs a week.

-Becca-