Losing weight for Mickey

[olivejuice]

oh yeah pasta and bread is so hard to pass. its my favorite.

 

[LittleSeacow]

Another week past, and another pound lost...

 

[james'mommy]

I started a few months ago but just found the tread

Shannan
Age: 32
Location: NC
Diet: change in meds, less junk, smaller portions, no night eating
Start Date: sometime in april
Starting weight: 165
Exercise plan: gym 3x per week and getting wii fit
Goal: 125
Weight loss so far: 20

 

[toesmom]

In disney world March 13, 2008 read a magazine about losing weight...cutting calories. Started watching what I ate... weight was about 136 lbs.


check in on scale June 15, 2008.... weight is 116 lbs.


So that's just about 20 lbs. And I did not exercise.

What did I do? Sounds nuts but here goes...

Coffee with cream and splenda every morning. No breakfast until I got hungry closer to 10 am.

breakfast/snack: instant oatmeal, sometimes too busy at work to find time for breakfast.


lunch: bring canned soup (lipton's) and heat at work (approx 240 cal.). I used to do Lean Cuisine but soup is just so much more filling for less calories.

coffee in the afternoon at work with cream

on way to pick up kids from school: drink a little water and eat baby carrots in car.


after work: at home, drink lots of water. As much as possible. Feel hungry? Drink water. Tried to drink water at work, but just can't do it for some reason.

Hungry at home? Have another can of soup, lots of varieties and calories clearly marked on everything. Or cut up some cucumbers and red peppers and carrot sticks. Low Cal snacks.

Still hungry for a snack? My secret has been air-popped or microwave popped popcorn (not the processed kind). Spritz with water spray and use any of the popcorn seasonings. A whole huge bowl of this stuff is great and less than 200 calories. Don't forget the water. I eat at least 2 huge bowls of popcorn (lots of fibre) every day.

I do like one low cal yogurt at the end of the day before bed, and I add sunflower seeds, but that's just me.

But there is no exercise involved, other than my normal routine at the office.

I get up at 6:30 and get lunches and breakfast ready for kids (dh drives them to school). I work until 3pm and leave to pick up kids. Home by 4 and then with kids (9 yo, 4yo) for evening.

I even have folded tread mill in my room but I'm always too tired by the time kids are asleep to exercise. Dh works on Saturdays usually so I'm with the kids.

I post this information, because if anybody actually really tried this, you would have the same results. And I'm never hungry or feeling deprived.

I have to finish my big glass of water now...

I hope my post helps someone out there.



Forgot to mention: January 2008 - visit with Doctor resulted in high cholesterol levels (and I'd been doing Atkins for probably a year). Coming this Tuesday, second set of blood work to measure cholesterol levels.

I'm hoping a 20 lbs weight loss shows results in cholesterol levels.

Oh and about disney world... going back in August, but no dining plan, because it's hard to resist a good buffet.

 

[GoofyBaby]

Hello everyone! I would love to join the group! My family and I will be at WDW December 12-20 and after seeing my photos from last October's trip, I was horrified that I looked so bad. I would really like to be a skinny(ier) Minnie for our upcoming trip!

Name: Carol
Age: 35 (will be 36 on our trip)
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth area
Type of diet: mostly plant based with some nuts & fish, no processed junk food & plenty of water
Exercise: Walking treadmill and outside, swimming, yoga
Start date of diet: 6/16/08
Goal: 150 (I am tall and this weight is perfect for me! )
Weight at start of diet: 195
Weight loss to date: 0

My biggest problem is eating out of boredom or when I am upset. I also have a bread and (processed) sugar addiction that I am trying hard to break, so I went to my local farmers market and stocked up on fresh fruit & veggies. I am determined to succeed this time!

Good luck to everyone! If anyone needs encouragement or would like an accountability partner, feel free to PM me! We can do this!

 

[Julylady]

Just checking in for this week with a weight loss of 1.5 lbs. I had been advised that the amount lost would significantly slow down as time goes on. That certainly is true since I was losing 3-4 lbs a week before now. I am trying to exercise 300+ minutes per week combining walking on the treadmill and Curves. Last week I was only able to complete 245 minutes due to a work trip out of town. Maybe that's what slowed the weight loss?

I am eating between 1000 and 1200 calories a day. My goal is to lose another 40 lbs before our WDW trip in November.

Have a great week everybody and STAY ON TRACK!

Donna

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

Just checking in for this week with a weight loss of 1.5 lbs. I had been advised that the amount lost would significantly slow down as time goes on. That certainly is true since I was losing 3-4 lbs a week before now. I am trying to exercise 300+ minutes per week combining walking on the treadmill and Curves. Last week I was only able to complete 245 minutes due to a work trip out of town. Maybe that's what slowed the weight loss?

I am eating between 1000 and 1200 calories a day. My goal is to lose another 40 lbs before our WDW trip in November.

Have a great week everybody and STAY ON TRACK!

Donna

Looks like you are well on your way!! Good luck!

 

[1hero2princesses]

Well I guess it is time to put up stats since I also have been trying to lose weight. I am using my vacation as a goal date. We haven't been on a vacation in 8 years since we got married.
Stats:
Age: 40
Started to lose weight: January
Weight started: 184
Weight lost: 26
Height:5.5
Goal Weight: 135-138
Kids (cause this is part of why I gained weight) 4, just turned 3 and 14 months
I still need to lose at least 20 more pounds!
I am losing only a pound or two a week and I am afraid I am not going to make it. Trip date is September 19th so I have to step it up! I mainly need to eat better/ less. I have cut back and been walking to lose the weight so far but I have not had a good week. Made brownies for kids, ate some. Just had taco bell for lunch to celebrate end of 4 year olds soccer camp etc.

 

[Louisianafive]

ok. this may be a dumb question, but......

Is swimming laps good exercise, as good as walking?

We have a pool and I think I would rather swim laps than walk around our neighborhood in this heat!

 

[TeamTinkerbell]

ok. this may be a dumb question, but......

Is swimming laps good exercise, as good as walking?

We have a pool and I think I would rather swim laps than walk around our neighborhood in this heat!

I've heard that swimming is the best exercise b/c you use so many more muscles.

 

[LittleSeacow]

Swimming also doesn't put as much strain on the joints (ie. knees) as much as walking or running.

 

[LittleSeacow]

After another weekly weigh in, I am down a couple more pounds. As long as the numbers keep going down...I'm a happy camper

 

[ammeador2]

I'm not too late to join right!?

Ok, I have been "trying" to loose weight on and off for awhile now. And to be honest with you, I have done fairly well. Now is the tricky part..the dreaded last 10-15 lbs. I will be seeing Mickey in late August and I would really like to drop the last 10-15.

Here are my stats:
Name: Melissa
Height: 5'6
Weight: 153.5
Goal: 140-145
Diet: I started the "Diet Drs" diet last year and I lost about 15..I'm not going by the book..but I Haven't gained any weight back! I've even lost a couple more lbs. PM and I can give details!
Exercise: Let's say I have gym membership! Don't get to use it as much as I would like. My goal is to make it to the gym at least 3 times a week.

 

[DisneyWalle]

What a great group! I determined last week that I wanted to lose some weight prior to our September vacation. I'm finally just completely fed up with my clothes being tight and uncomfortable and I determined not to buy a size larger! So here's my stats:

Name: Heather
Location: Alabama (good southern food down here - big temptation)
Age: 32
Height: 5.4
Current Weight: 168
Goal Weight: 130
Current Exercise Plan: Walking on a treadmill at an incline of 8 at a speed of 2.5/3 -
Try to walk at least 1.5 miles a day

Hope to have some good results to update with in a week or so!

 

[daleswife]

I started loosing weight for my trip in august. I have been doing the 6 week body makeover and it works....IF you stick to it!!! (right now im eating oreos!!! SHAME ON ME!!!) I lost 28lbs in the first 6 weeks but as you can see I slacked big time. Need motivation. any advice or help or encouragement would be wonderful!!!

Stats:
name: Stephanie
Age: 29
Started to lose weight: January
Weight started: 219
Weight lost: 43
Height:5ft. 6in
Goal Weight: 145

 

[ammeador2]

I started loosing weight for my trip in august. I have been doing the 6 week body makeover and it works....IF you stick to it!!! (right now im eating oreos!!! SHAME ON ME!!!) I lost 28lbs in the first 6 weeks but as you can see I slacked big time. Need motivation. any advice or help or encouragement would be wonderful!!!

Stats:
name: Stephanie
Age: 29
Started to lose weight: January
Weight started: 219
Weight lost: 43
Height:5ft. 6in
Goal Weight: 145

The important thing is to not beat yourself up about it. I think that is the hardest thing about dieting. I have a sweet tooth and yet I love double cheeseburgers. Sadly I am an eater when I get stressed or worried and I will eat and eat until I feel better. Thank God I don't do this like I used too, but for me food is a comfort. Now that I am completly OT! What I was saying is cheating every now and then can't be that bad. Plus, it is a good shock to your lower calorie intake. If your body is used to 1200 calories a day, then your body will eventually go into the "store" mode and won't burn calories liek it should, unless you for 1 meal a week eat more calories than you normally consume. Just don't give up on yourself! By the way, eat some oreos for me!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Well, I've been totally off the diet for about 3 weeks now. I don't know how much I've gained total because I have yet to weight in this morning, but I know its less than 5 pounds. I'm going to go weight in, eat breakfast, then get my butt on that treadmill. I can't wait to see how much I loose this week!!! Hopefully since I've been off so long, I'll lose about 5 pounds (what I've gained!) Good luck everyone!

 

[FunkyDuck]

I have lost a few pounds for this month...(not over yet!!!)...I set a goal of a 50 lb. loss by November...so we will see...I haven't weighed myself as of yet...only do it weekly. Here's hoping my hard work is paying off. My son had a sleepover last night...with Pizza Rolls and Brownies. It wasn't too bad to deny myself of those...I just popped a bag of smart popcorn and put it out of my mind. I'm so proud of myself...being a sweet tooth...I conquered last night!!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

OK girls, whats the deal!!?? No one is posting - are we all just sitting around getting fat or what?!? I know I haven't been posting much either, and I was off my diet / exercise for about 3-4 weeks (only gaining about 3lbs) but we need to get this started again!! We can do it!! At least let me know your out there!!!

 

[LittleSeacow]

another week and another weigh in. i am down another 3 pounds. when i started dieting my goal was to make it to 180 by my disney trip. well, i'm leaving on thursday and my weekly weigh in was 179.
now heres hoping that while in disney i dont totally ruin all i've worked for since i still have about 14 more to go until i am in ideal bmi range.
keep up the hard work everybody!!!