Losing weight for Mickey

[DisneyDarlings]

Okay, here goes! I guess I'm really doing this.
Name - Dianne
Age - 46
Diet - WW
Exercise - walking for now ( I like the idea of "walking to DW!)
Hurdles - lots of food always at work and junk food
Weight now - 156 (that hurt - I haven't weighed since fall)
Goal weight - 130

I have lost weight on WW twice over the past 15 years so I know it works. I always resort back to old, bad habits. NEVER AGAIN!!! My metabolism has slowed greatly since turning 40, so I tend to get discouraged easily. I pray my fellow dissers will be a good source of encouragement!

 

[Carrie772]

Jazmine8: The pounding when you run can definately make your knees stiff. It can happen to anybody. I use a heating pad at night and sometimes alternate walking with running. Also, check your shoes to make sure they are top notch. You want super running shoes with lots of chunky support on the heel to cushion all that pressure.

I read in my Self magazine that cartilage can be built up to protect your knee joints over time and that more running will make it better and better. So, that's good!

 

[Jazmine8]

Jazmine8: The pounding when you run can definately make your knees stiff. It can happen to anybody. I use a heating pad at night and sometimes alternate walking with running. Also, check your shoes to make sure they are top notch. You want super running shoes with lots of chunky support on the heel to cushion all that pressure.

I read in my Self magazine that cartilage can be built up to protect your knee joints over time and that more running will make it better and better. So, that's good!

Actually I haven't ran much on it. The program I did last night only went up to a 5.0 incline with a speed of 3.5 at it's highest. I was speed walking. Would that make any difference ? I'm not up to running full speed just yet

 

[SilverMickey]

Well I actually found a picture of me. It shows the ugly truth.

I weighed in at the same weight on this trip in 2005 as I did when I started my diet adventure November 1st. I have lost 17 pounds... all but 2.5 before Christmas... SO onward and downward!

I can't wait to throw those horrid clothes out. I want to wear a cute tank top and shorts one of these years!
I'm going to print this horrid pic for the inside of a snack cupboard and the fridge!

 

[eventsdj]

Silvermickey-

Great idea to post your pic. where it will be a great reminder not to sneak some treats!
I have a few of my triple chin pics. lying around, where I look at them and go ICK!

Now that I can shop in regular stores (still an XL, but a comfy, lose XL) I CUT UP MY LANE BRYANT CARD... no need for that, NEVER getting there again!! (I realize they sell a size 14, which is what I am, but still, it was liberating)

Good luck!

 

[angiepangie8]

I know we are all trying to lose some pounds but most of us are also looking to improve our over all health. I just saw this on the news:

Five Foods to Avoid in the Battle Against Breast Cancer

excersise and diet

Top 5 items for women to avoid:

1. Alchohol
2. Fast Food (fats)
3. Dairy Products
4. Red Meat
5. Salt

The top two I can manage to avoid, but those bottom three especially salt will be difficult for me to cut out. I even like to put salt on my apples!

 

[angiepangie8]

also found this there

The Five Foods That Might Help You Fight Breast Cancer

1. soy
2. green tea -antioxidants
3. veggies
4. almonds - Vitamin E
5. Vitamin D

I need to look up foods high in Vitamin D
-besides milk
I'm not too big on soy I tried soy bacon and -yuk it was disgusting!
I may have to give it another shot. Anyone have any nice suggestions on how to add soy to a diet?

 

[SilverMickey]

I can't have soy as it affects my thyroid. That being said I went to a conference for Autism and they touched on the soy subject... Stating that is should never have been introduced as a food source.

We are now a soy free house. I think we all feel better for it.
Now my mom would beg to differ. I guess we all have to figure out what is best for each of us!

Back to the laundry mill.......

 

[angiepangie8]

I can't have soy as it affects my thyroid. That being said I went to a conference for Autism and they touched on the soy subject... Stating that is should never have been introduced as a food source.

Wow! Good to know. Were they saying that there was a link between soy and autism?

 

[SilverMickey]

Wow! Good to know. Were they saying that there was a link between soy and autism?

Not directly, However there is a study going on about Oxalates... Soy is a high oxalate food.

Many Autistic kiddos do well on a GFCF diet... However when soy is introduced to replace some gluten or dairy the diet seems to fail... Studies are showing Autistic kiddos have a hard time getting rid of oxalates. (oxalates are the critters that cause "stones") kidney gall bladder ect. I guess theese stones can be present anywhere in an autistic childs system.

Disclaimer: I'm so not a doctor and feel I really shouldn't put this stuff out there... Links from the great plains lab web-site and Dr Shaws is a great place to get this in real terms...

 

[angiepangie8]

Not directly, However there is a study going on about Oxalates... Soy is a high oxalate food.

Many Autistic kiddos do well on a GFCF diet... However when soy is introduced to replace some gluten or dairy the diet seems to fail... Studies are showing Autistic kiddos have a hard time getting rid of oxalates. (oxalates are the critters that cause "stones") kidney gall bladder ect. I guess theese stones can be present anywhere in an autistic childs system.

Disclaimer: I'm so not a doctor and feel I really shouldn't put this stuff out there... Links from the great plains lab web-site and Dr Shaws is a great place to get this in real terms...

thanks SilverMickey! Appreciate the info. I'll have to look up great plains and Dr. Shaw on the web. DS~7 shows some mild autistic traits and may have slight Aspergers Syn ~on low end of spectrum. I've thought about a diet change for him but mostly I just try to give him and DD on a well balanced diet. I've noticed that after the holidays that everyone in my family needs to get back on track to a well balanced diet and less (or better yet no) junk!

 

[DisneyDarlings]

Well, I've almost made it a whole day sticking to my plan. That's a big thing for me! Anytime I was tempted today I thought about this group and wanted to be able to report something positive at the end of a week. I have 5 points left. Just enough for a WW dessert later!

 

[Jazmine8]

Morning everyone. I hope we all did a good job of avoiding the temptations of yesterday. Last night I thought I would do my Jane fonda workout but decided not to because my upper thighs were aching so bad.....but tonight I plan on doing the elliptical for 30 min and crunches right after. I just don't know what to do about dinner. I have no plan in mind and that's bad. Oh side note: I work two jobs and am at the pt job every other night so eating and exercising is going to be a challenge. I think I'm one who'll need to do something like cardio or walking at the very least 5 days a week to see a change in my weightloss progress. But my friend at work told me to not overdue it. I just want so badly to see myself down a couple of sizes or inches mostly. Wish me luck today.

 

[angiepangie8]

Morning everyone. I hope we all did a good job of avoiding the temptations of yesterday. Last night I thought I would do my Jane fonda workout but decided not to because my upper thighs were aching so bad.....but tonight I plan on doing the elliptical for 30 min and crunches right after. I just don't know what to do about dinner. I have no plan in mind and that's bad. Oh side note: I work two jobs and am at the pt job every other night so eating and exercising is going to be a challenge. I think I'm one who'll need to do something like cardio or walking at the very least 5 days a week to see a change in my weightloss progress. But my friend at work told me to not overdue it. I just want so badly to see myself down a couple of sizes or inches mostly. Wish me luck today.

Good luck Jazmine and Everyone!

I am so sore today. I'm not sure if it's back to Hour of Power~ weights or aerobics for me this morning.

 

[DisneyDarlings]

Good luck Jazmine! I start day two this morning and know I will have a BIG temptation at work. We are having potluck breakfast for birthday celebration and I will have to just eat fruit. I walked 30 minutes last night. I HATE exercise. I AM GOING TO DO THIS!!!

 

[Jazmine8]

Good luck Jazmine! I start day two this morning and know I will have a BIG temptation at work. We are having potluck breakfast for birthday celebration and I will have to just eat fruit. I walked 30 minutes last night. I HATE exercise. I AM GOING TO DO THIS!!!

The treadmill and I are slowly becoming friends. So hang in there becuase soon your energy will ram up and you'll start to feel more energized and a lot better trust me. I want to get back to wear if I would miss a workout I just couldn't stand it and so it becomes a part of your day and lifestyle change.

Good luck Jazmine and Everyone!

I am so sore today. I'm not sure if it's back to Hour of Power~ weights or aerobics for me this morning.

I know the feeling, Tha's why my friend told me to take it easy yesterday, but I'll be working out again today.Does any body have Comcast cable service? I like their exercise tv programs that are on OnDemand. I think they will help to break up the monotony of daily routines. If anyone tries it let me know and we can discuss which ones we like and so on....

 

[soontobewed07]

Is it too late to join?

Hi I'm Jillian
start weight:196
goal weight: 135 by december

1st goal 165 by April 1st

 

[SilverMickey]

Welcome Jillian, Now is a fine time to join! Good luck with your goals!

 

[angiepangie8]

I am so sore today. I'm not sure if it's back to Hour of Power~ weights or aerobics for me this morning.

~~~I went for the weights then a little cardio after
It really kicked my butt!!!
I will be in pain tomorrow! (it's a good pain though. right?)

 

[DisFam95]

Sounds like everyone is doing really well w/ the their exercise. Good job. The weekend is coming up and that is my big temptation time w/ DH home all day and wanting to take the boys to Starbucks etc. I've let him take that on as their special outing. Then he wants to go out to eat . Oh I hate the weekends!!

BUT on a good note. I've lost 3 pounds so far this week. I've stuck to a 1200-1300 cal diet and done the treadmill 4x (1hr @4.0 plus a little jogging). Who knew..diet and exercise !

Of course I just ate 4 m7m's and 1/4 my son's grilled cheese of his plate . Oh well. I ate it and I own it! I wrote it down on my food log and figured the calories.

Hope you all have a great weekend! Remember your goals and stick with it. Summon the willpower !!!