Losing weight for Mickey

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Ok, I have decided that I am going to give up on the whole low carb thing... as soon as I've eaten the excess of meat purchased in the last two weeks! I have strip steaks, skirt steaks (tonights dinner), hot dogs, hamburger meat, bacon, top round roast... the list goes on. I just can't do it anymore! There is a place near me though called Low Carb Connection - I want to go there and get some no-carb bread (maybe that will save me for the next week or so), but its $7.00 a loaf - A LOAF PEOPLE! We buy the extra large loaf of regualr bread at Wegmans for like .79! The woman I spoke to at the store said that you have to toast the bread, or its really dry and nasty... nice - dry nasty bread for $7.00, what a bargin!! I'll talk to DH and see what he thinks.... Anyway, finished my 40 minutes on the treadmill this morning, and I'm gearing up to do it again around 3.30 or so, but I have terrible blisters on my pinkie toes.... that will teach me to get on the treadmill with Pumas!

Together We Can Do This!


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[eventsdj]

If you decide to cut carbs, it is easier (for me) not to follow a "diet".
I eat lots of fish, chicken, salads, water (ONLY), veggies, melon (only, the others have too high sugars), etc, etc.

Heck, on any diet we all know bread and sugars are bad.. low carb really isn't all that different than the others.

I tried WW, and I know it can yield awsome results, but I could not have just 1 piece of pizza for 6 points. TO me that is torture!

I can still incorporate a treat now and then, just now its not 3x weekly, and I share it with my hubby.

I hope everyone sees success with thier plan!!

 

[angiepangie8]

Hi!
I am Jennifer, and I have lost 62 lbs. since Sept.1st, 07 by changing my eating habits to include less carbs, and more lean protein, salads, water, etc.
I have gone from a size 22 to a loose 14 since Sept 1st!
I have gained muscle and tone by joining CURVES!!! (love it)

My goal is not a number, but a size 10-12.

But I started at 264 lbs, and I am at 203 right now, but 180 is small for me at a size 10.

Yeah!

Way to go Jennifer !!!
Keep up the good work!!

 

[angiepangie8]

Did the Hour of Power at the YMCA

felt like the Hour of Pain!

I am resisting the urge to go and weigh myself after I work out~ I just want to do it on Mondays just like I would weigh in at WW ~

To make it to goal I hope to lose 2 pounds a week until WDW

(of course I'll probably gain a bunch back at WDW on the DDP!)

 

[Flea]

Hi Everyone

I'm new here but thought I could join in here.

I'm 26, mum of 2 girls (1 and 3 years) and live in New Zealand.
We have our first trip ever to disneyland next year (yay sounds so good to say that) but for all the pics I want to have to remember this trip I need to lose a bit of weight.

almost 2 weeks ago I started back at WW and I lost 2.2kgs first week (not sure about lbs I think it's about 4.8lbs) I still have a wee way to go.

I am currently 72.5kgs - once again not sure on lbs I think 159.5
Would like to get back to prepregnancy weight of 62kgs (137ish lbs) but will be happy if I can get to 65kg (143ish lbs) and then re-evaluate what my body is doing Would like to lose a couple of extra kg's in time for trip as I've been warned that the food is like nothing we get in NZ

I was going to the gym then got slack over christmas so just need to remotivate myself again.

I look forward to getting to know you all

 

[DisFam95]

HI there. I hope to join you all.

I lost 30 pounds last year and have stalled out.
Started at 200
down to 170 at the 1st of this year
167.8 today.

I've been doing my own food diary. It really helps keep me accountable. You think you're just having 1 bite of somehting, or 4 m&m's here and 4 more later etc, or a little of this and that but it ADDS UP QUICK! I've been doing 1200 cal and low fat diet.

My exercise is my treadmill. I do an hour at 4.0 and Ive started added some jogging since I've lost the weight it's more comfortable...and the BEST workout bra ever!

I've added 100 crunches a day on my balance ball w/ an 8# ball weight. I noticed it really helps my waistline.

I have a Disney trip planned for May (108 days not that I'm counting!) I'd love to loose 10-15 more by then.

I too have a hard time being at home w/ the kids and having the food around. We don';t keep ice cream, chips, cookies in the house but it's just I hate seeing 3/4 a grilled cheese or 3 chicken nuggets sitting on my 2yr olds plate..so I eat them! But now I have to write it down so that's seriously been curbed!.

Anyway..I hope to post and keep up w/ you all...busy place. I've done my workouts 2x in 3 days and have a sore throat today so I hope I'm not getting my kids colds! I'll at least do my abs.

Thanks for listening.

 

[Flea]

I too have a hard time being at home w/ the kids and having the food around. We don';t keep ice cream, chips, cookies in the house but it's just I hate seeing 3/4 a grilled cheese or 3 chicken nuggets sitting on my 2yr olds plate..so I eat them! But now I have to write it down so that's seriously been curbed!.

I've been trying to teach my daughter that if she isn't going to eat it then she either throws it away (arrrggh I hate wasting food but it's better for my waistline) or putting it in a container in the fridge so I can't see it sitting there.

 

[DisFam95]

SharpMom: I used to always get blisters on my little toes. They sort of turn in and get squished under the other toes I would get on a great roll of workouts then days later would get the worst blisters taking a week to really heal. Since I started used Body Glide I have never had another blister in over 2 yrs.

Miracle cream to me

I get it at my local 'runners' store. Check foot locker type places too. You can buy it online too.

Hope that helps.

Just my opinion. I would never pay $7 for a loaf of nasty lo/no carb bread. SOunds like you are really struggling w/ the lo carb option. It's not for everyone. The others are right when they've said you need to find a plan that works for you permanently. The only way to achieve permanent weight loss is lifestyle change.

Good luck!

 

[Jazmine8]

Chimming in for today, well last night I did the treadmill for the first time in a year. It wasn't so bad afterall and I ran on it for the first time ever! I was surprised that my fear of falling off went away. I wear my sauna suit and curves waist trimmer and curves shorts when doing both the treadmill and elliptical. And boy does the water pour. I also did the Jane Fonda workout and my hips, thighs, legs are hurting. I can't believe I use to do this when I was a little girl 2x a day. My family had to hide the VHS tape from me because they were scared I'd excercise myself away. Well they don't have to worry about it now. After working out I now know how badly out of shape I'm in. But I will get on the treadmill tonight for 45min and for dinner I made turkey spaghetti with whole wheat angel hair pasta. I think I'll make the garlic pilsbury cresent rolls to go with it and try to eat no more than 2. Man those things are good and giving up bread and potatoes is gonna be hard for me. Oh and a salad for dessert a skinny cow fugde bar or jello. I still haven't weigh myself because I'm still bloated from the monthlies but next Monday I will began doing that. Have a great evening everyone!

 

[Flea]

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[Violets by da Marina]

I started my diet last week and today was our weigh in, I lost 2 lbs.
Is it to late to start???

Name: Elda
Age: 35
Location: San Antonio, TX
Type of diet: Eating healthier
Excercise: Walking
Start date of diet: 1/14/08
First Goal: Fit in a size 20 by february
Ultimate Goal-140ish with a normal BMI
Weight at start of diet: 316
Weight loss to date: 2

Our trip is scheduled for June 19-27th. We went in 06 and I didn't loose anything and it was ok, but I didn't get on any rides with my daughters because I didn't want anything to happen. Stares, looks, anything. I walked the park ok, all of them even the 2 universal ones. This year hopefully again, but allot slimmer.
HELP ME!!!

 

[DisneyDarlings]

I want in if it's not too late to join! This group sounds like just what I need to help me get started. If it's not too late, I will weigh in the morning and report back with all my figures.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I've made the decision to change to WW! I think I'll be much happier with this one! I bought the books and calculator off ebay just an hour ago - they should be here by Friday. I don't really know what I'm going to do till they come - stay on Low-Carb or just watch calories and such... I'll figure that one out tomorrow morning!
Also:

If anyone wants a buddy please PM me ASAP!


Together We Can Do This!

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[Kimmielee]

I LOVE this!

Me too!! Anyone that wants to put it in their signature... I'm the host on Photobucket so just cut and paste!

 

[tmatthews]

I too find myself eating off my ds plates!!! Especially his waffles....SO now I make him put his dish in the sink and I run water on it!!!!! BAD!!!! Can't believe I admitted to that one! I also find because I eat on the run half the time....I don't think I have eaten IF I EAT OUT OF THE POTS!!!!! I need to sit and eat. Unfortunately with 3 kids, working full time, sports schedules etc...it becomes difficult. Did workout again..4 fast miles but had an accident....My DS12 was "walking" with me...more or less making fun of me....when we were doing the kicks, he put his arm around me and proceeded to do a NY NY style kick....I started laughing and we both fell....I unfortunately on top of him! Poor kid....

 

[bebelle]

I wanted to let everyone know about a great website I found called hungrygirl.com. They have alot of things that will help all of us on our road to healthier, stronger bodies--including some free samples of food!!

 

[eventsdj]

Ok, I have decided that I am going to give up on the whole low carb thing... as soon as I've eaten the excess of meat purchased in the last two weeks! I have strip steaks, skirt steaks (tonights dinner), hot dogs, hamburger meat, bacon, top round roast... the list goes on. I just can't do it anymore! There is a place near me though called Low Carb Connection - I want to go there and get some no-carb bread (maybe that will save me for the next week or so), but its $7.00 a loaf - A LOAF PEOPLE! We buy the extra large loaf of regualr bread at Wegmans for like .79! The woman I spoke to at the store said that you have to toast the bread, or its really dry and nasty... nice - dry nasty bread for $7.00, what a bargin!! I'll talk to DH and see what he thinks.... Anyway, finished my 40 minutes on the treadmill this morning, and I'm gearing up to do it again around 3.30 or so, but I have terrible blisters on my pinkie toes.... that will teach me to get on the treadmill with Pumas!


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Yikes $7.00 a loaf!!
I have had the thought of giving up low-carb once or twice, but I haven't. What I've done is totally have to change my way of thinking.
I'm not REALLY on low-carb, I am just eating way different. I don't eat anything out of a box anymore, only from the outside of the aisles.

I do need to up my fat count though. I find on days I don't eat enough fat, I don't loose a pound. Add a big greasy bacon cheeseburger and a salad, and the next day I'm down.
Crazy, but its worked for me... so far.

 

[SmallWorld71]

Hi!
I am Jennifer, and I have lost 62 lbs. since Sept.1st, 07 by changing my eating habits to include less carbs, and more lean protein, salads, water, etc.
I have gone from a size 22 to a loose 14 since Sept 1st!
I have gained muscle and tone by joining CURVES!!! (love it)

My goal is not a number, but a size 10-12.

But I started at 264 lbs, and I am at 203 right now, but 180 is small for me at a size 10.

Yeah!

You go girl! That's great.

And to everybody who is still working at this lifestyle change :

 

[momz]

hello girls. I just wanted to chime in to say thanks for getting this started. I really like the buddy system, and seem to have clicked with my buddy. it is encouraging to know that others have the same struggles and feelings that i have. Hang in there ladies. We can do this.

 

[Jazmine8]

Good Morning everyone and to all the newbies that have joined this week. It's never too late to start anything really. Every one of us had to start somewhere and that's all the matters is that we slim down to a healthy weight and maintain that for our old age. Anyone starting knows how hard it can be and the many temptations faced everyday. But we are here for one another.

Question for the treadmill athletes : Are you knees suppose to feel stiff and kinda hurt? Mine does and I wonder if I should be wearing my knee barces for support. I was thinking that because of the pounding on the tradmill that has something to do with my dilema. And before you ask I do the cross training program that varies the speed and incline automatically during the workout. The treadmill also has shock absorbers. I never had this problem on the elliptical.