Losing weight for Mickey

[twins4mimi]

Hey all.... I know there is a major flu going around, and I must have caught it! DH is out to dinner with his softball team (I was suposed to go as well, but our babysitter canceled), so I've been planning all day that since hes eating out, why can't I, and I was going to order some yummy, and oh so unhealthy Chicken Holiday for myself (fried chicken), and I just can't do it. I'm not even hungry, and I haven't eaten dinner yet, though thats not really good either. I'm just proud of myself that I have every opportunity to get any kind of food I want delievered, and I'm not doing it. To bad I ate that cookie earlier.....

Together We Can Do This!


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Sarah, you can do this. I have read your posts and I know you can do what you set your mind to do!!! You are a wonderful encourager to others and it is time we help you. If you slid off the wagon a little don't beat yourself up over it... oh well that happens it is behind you, the past.... tomorrow is a new day. I know in my MANY years of down a little and UP alot then down a very little and UP alot more... I would start living healthy, do really go for weeks/months then I would let one day of doing bad end it for me... Not this time, I am in control of me, the food no longer controls me and it feels good.... You can do!!! Put that cookie behind you and only look ahead!! Think how you will feel and look in that upcoming trip and kick this once and for all!!! The end reward will be worth all the hard work :grouphug

 

[Aliceacc]

Thanks, but if I were honest, I would point to the difference in the scales. It's only been a few days, my jeans are no baggier, and I've been sensible, not starving myself.

But, hey, who wants to be honest??

Sarah, big picture: that one cookie kept you off a bagful binge.
Hope you're feeling better!!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Morning all - its Monday!

I just wanted to say thanks to twins4mimi and Aliceacc for the support (sorry if I miss anyone!). I weighted in this morning, and though I'm not down a lot, I am down a bit, and since I was very bad this weekend, I'm that I didn't gain anything (unlike DH who went out with friends for dinner and is now 3lbs heavier ) I have work today from 8-5 so I don't know if I will have the energy to get on the treadmill (or the time), but I will 100% be on there tomorrow. I think I need to get on in the morning before work - since DD17months wakes me up at 5am every day, I have the time! Good luck to everyone this week!

Together We Can Do This!





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[dreamer17555]

Well for weigh in I stayed the same. 154lbs. But I feel thinner and have been doing weights so I am thinking it is muscles weight and I hope it is.

My son turned one yesterday and I allowed myself the day off- no I did not slip up. I choose to enjoy the party with a slice (actually two) of Ice Cream Cake. Afterwards I went to the gym and did 90mins of Cardio. I skipped the gym twice last week and I understand as a result I will need to do another 90 mins today, tomorrow, and wed. and only then I will be back to doing an hour.

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-

 

[Omma]

Hi Everyone!
I have to admit it's been a hard week. I herniated a disc in my neck and am on a million medications and needless to say exercise is out for right now. I was supposed to have foot surgery this week but now it has been postponed...perhaps a blessing in disguise. Anyway, I weighed in this morning and lost 2.2 lbs last week. I am going to have to be REALLY careful from now until our trip. Motivated by the Mouse!

 

[abarnold]

I would love to join as well if you guys will have me!!!

Name: Adrienne
Age: 31
Location: San Antonio
Reasons I can't lose weight: WAY too much stress in my life
Next Trip to Disney: August 2009
last Trip to Disney: June 2007
Weight: 315 (at the beginning of January 2008)
Current weight: 292
Goal weight: 150
New diet start date: Jan 3,2008.
Exercise: walking and just started swimming. After this week I will be starting water aerobics
Diet plan: I cut out all sodas, limit sugar and red meat intake and upped my fresh fruit and vegetable intake.

Meal that gives me the most problems: dinner and right after- I tend to eat more than I do at all the other meals and snacks

My main goal is to be able to enjoy my kids and have them be proud of their mommy

 

[twins4mimi]

I would love to join as well if you guys will have me!!!

Name: Adrienne
Age: 31
Location: San Antonio
Reasons I can't lose weight: WAY too much stress in my life
Next Trip to Disney: August 2009
last Trip to Disney: June 2007
Weight: 315 (at the beginning of January 2008)
Current weight: 292
Goal weight: 150
New diet start date: Jan 3,2008.
Exercise: walking and just started swimming. After this week I will be starting water aerobics
Diet plan: I cut out all sodas, limit sugar and red meat intake and upped my fresh fruit and vegetable intake.

Meal that gives me the most problems: dinner and right after- I tend to eat more than I do at all the other meals and snacks

My main goal is to be able to enjoy my kids and have them be proud of their mommy

Welcome Andrienne and congrats on the loss already!!! You have joined a wonderful support group!

 

[twins4mimi]

Hi Everyone!
I have to admit it's been a hard week. I herniated a disc in my neck and am on a million medications and needless to say exercise is out for right now. I was supposed to have foot surgery this week but now it has been postponed...perhaps a blessing in disguise. Anyway, I weighed in this morning and lost 2.2 lbs last week. I am going to have to be REALLY careful from now until our trip. Motivated by the Mouse!

Hope your neck feels better soon. What kind of foot surgery are you up against? Congrats on the 2.2 lbs!! That is GREAT!!!

 

[Omma]

WELCOME Adrienne!

Twins4Mimi - I have a neuroma in my left foot. I have been getting cortisone shots (down through the top of my foot ) but they are not helping. An ultrasound showed permanent scarring around the nerve and my doctor said the only way to improve the pain is to remove the nerve. The best way I can explain how it feel is if you were to walk through the family room and step on a bunch of tiny little Legos. Yep, that's how it feels when I walk!

On a happy note - all the pain medication from my disc herniation has made my foot feel better. I'm only 34 and feel like I'm about 80 this week! Praying for some pixie dust healing at my house!

 

[twins4mimi]

Sending LOTS of pixie dust to OMMA and my thoughts and prayers too!!! Hoping you are all better soon!

 

[CRdisMom]

. An ultrasound showed permanent scarring around the nerve and my doctor said the only way to improve the pain is to remove the nerve. The best way I can explain how it feel is if you were to walk through the family room and step on a bunch of tiny little Legos. Yep, that's how it feels when I walk!

On a happy note - all the pain medication from my disc herniation has made my foot feel better. I'm only 34 and feel like I'm about 80 this week! Praying for some pixie dust healing at my house!

I can understand. Once they take the nerve it will feel really weird. I had cyst removed from the top of my foot. The doc warned me that it was really close to the nerve that goes to my big toe and that he would do what he could not not injure it. Well as things go, it got nicked. I don't have full sensation in the toe. The reason I am telling you this is when you can't feel part of your foot it is a lot easier to stub on silly things like walls.

I'm sending pixie dust your way

 

[tmatthews]

Hi Everyone!
I have to admit it's been a hard week. I herniated a disc in my neck and am on a million medications and needless to say exercise is out for right now. I was supposed to have foot surgery this week but now it has been postponed...perhaps a blessing in disguise. Anyway, I weighed in this morning and lost 2.2 lbs last week. I am going to have to be REALLY careful from now until our trip. Motivated by the Mouse!

Congrats on loss! hope you are feeling better real soon! One month for me and I will be inWDW...unfortunately not a whole lot thinner but it is a long process for me to lose weight! I will keep plugging along. Bad day today since I wanted everything in sight. (ttom) Have a great week everyone!
T

 

[mom2my3kids]

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.

 

[Omma]

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.

GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!

 

[dreamer17555]

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.

16lbs! That is so awesome You should do something nice for yourself (non food wise obviously) like a massage or a few new books or an outfit that is a little too small to spur you onward.

-Becca-

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Hey all - as I've posted her lately, I have been really bad about my exercising - not doing it at all actually. So this morning, DH told me that if I started getting on the treadmill again, he would give me $50. I didn't quite know how to take that... on one hand, sure I'll take the money, but on the other hand, its my money too, if I want it, I'll just take it treadmill or not!! Either way, I'll be getting on the treadmill at some point today, whether after DH gets home or during the day (I don't work today )

Together We Can Do This!

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[smwf71]

I was down 2.4 yesterday - now that it's a month before our trip - that is motivation enough - we have two to three water park days planned - I hate getting into those tubes and watching my fat squish out over the top - If I lost 6-8 more lbs, I'd be satisfied - then maybe 5 or so more when I get home.

Have a great day - and get on that treadmill, Sarah - it's your $$$, though - tell him to bring you a surprise instead!

 

[poohfriend]

I've been looking at this thread and never opened it....until today.

I really would like some of my Disney buddies support to reach this goal!

Name: Jennifer
Age: 40
Location: Alabama
Reasons I can't lose weight: undisiplined. i tend to eat when i don't want to do something else.
Next Trip to Disney: march
last Trip to Disney: September 2007
Weight: guess at 155-160
Goal weight: 135
New diet start date: today!
Exercise: we belong to the Y. Love to walk. group expercise.
Diet plan: I think WW would work best for me. I'll have to decide if I can make meetings. There is one at my son's preschool on Mondays...but I always seem to forget it. More leafy greens. Less sugar. (I love sweets)


Our trip is coming quickly. Two and a half weeks. So I know there will be no significant weight loss before hand. Still, I work PT from home as a TA specializing in Disney, so I visit the DIS boards on a daily basis to keep updated on everything happening. I LOVE THE DIS.

I really want to be more disciplined in general. Mickey is always a motivator for me!!

jennifer

 

[angel26]

Hi I'm new to this site. I'm planning a trip to Disney World at the end of July i have an 8 yr old daughter this will be our first trip to Disney World my goal is to loose weight before we go.I would like to join everyone if i could for motivation. Thank You
Name:Crystal
Age:26
Location:Oklahoma
Reason:I want to loose weight before we go to Disney world
I Weigh:165
Goal:130
Start Date:Today
Diet Plan:LO Carb
Exercise:treadmill,exercise ball for crunches

 

[dreamer17555]

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-