Losing weight for Mickey

[emh1129]

Name: Eileen
Location: CT
Diet: WW Flex
Hurdles to overcome: eating when stressed, giving up soda, eating fruits & veggies
Excercise: right now it's just been walking a colicky baby around the house, but I need to get back to the gym soon
Goal: 150
Start date: today
Weight at start: 220 at 5'7" size 16
Weight lost: 0
Current wt.: 220

I'm excited to get started and get rid of this baby weight plus the extra weight I had before she was in the picture
My DH works all the time and it's been challenging to find the time for *me* especially with 3 kids and a fussy baby.
I don't know if I will be able to get to the WW meetings with our schedule, so I'd love to be able to check in with you guys
I need to make myself a priority again.. and do something for me.

 

[thegrimdwarf]

My DH works all the time and it's been challenging to find the time for *me* especially with 3 kids and a fussy baby.

Ugh....colic. I'm sorry! Good luck with your weight loss!

 

[emh1129]

Ugh....colic. I'm sorry! Good luck with your weight loss!

Yeah.. it's been challenging. My other two never cried- ever. So it's new to me.. I think she might actually have reflux, so I'm going to talk to her ped on Monday about that.
But thanks for the well wishes!

 

[toesmom]

Yeah.. it's been challenging. My other two never cried- ever. So it's new to me.. I think she might actually have reflux, so I'm going to talk to her ped on Monday about that.
But thanks for the well wishes!

I would suggest a good baby carrier. Babies that are carried tend to cry much less, so you may have one of those that will be soothed by being carried.

Bjorn active, or a versatile carrier like the baby trekker or ergo/beco type.

Good work out at the same time with added weight.

 

[thegrimdwarf]

Yeah.. it's been challenging. My other two never cried- ever. So it's new to me.. I think she might actually have reflux, so I'm going to talk to her ped on Monday about that.
But thanks for the well wishes!

You know what's great, too - if you have a balance ball, hold her and bounce like crazy. It worked so well with my DS2 that I got rid of the glider we had in his nursery and just parked a ball in the corner. You get a great core workout while you soothe her.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Arggg - MONDAY!! Back to my routine! I took Fri, Sat & Sun off my diet and exercise, though I didn't go nuts or anything. Friday we went to Philly, and I had REGULAR soda, fries (so tasty!) and crab bites, though I didn't eat much of them because they just weren't that good. Saturday, the girls and I had a picnic outside (it was so warm!) and I had sushi from Wegmans. Sunday was Passover, so we went to the inlaws, and I had a load of matzah with margerine, matzah ball soup, some meatball thing wrapped in cabbage, and then just some chicken and a little bit of mashed potatoes. All in all, I don't think I cheated that badly - especially since I lost over 1/2 a pound since Friday! I don't know, maybe my body just needed a break, and some extra food - whatever it was, I'm at my lowest weight ever, and I'm back to my regular routine. I'll be doing my 2x on the 'mill and my 6 second abs (and maybe my arm weights), but I'm also going to try and eat more of my points. I'll see what happens!!

Together We Can Do This!
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[thegrimdwarf]

I bet you'll see a big loss on your next weigh-in - sometimes a controlled pig-out works wonders. Which is why I ate fried scallops with an unladylike amount of tartar sauce, and some extra crispy fries last night at dinner. I mean, it was the special, so how could I possibly resist???

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I want to start a discussion -​

I think we should start a list of all the good things we have for snacks and meals. So far I have:


Apples
Bananas
Plums
Grapes
Green Peppers
Carrots
String Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Hummus on home-made baked pita chips (YUM)
Grilled Pineapple
Grilled Bananas (OMG so good - just had some!!!)
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich / Roll Ups
Granola Bar (2 points)
Popcorn - 100 Calorie Pack (1 point)
Banana (or other fruit) Chips
Baked chips with Guacamole
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil
Grilled chicken with Grilled Eggplant
Katamalla Olives (YUM)
Salad w/ Tuna



What is your favorite healthy snack? Copy this list and add your ideas ideas in a different color so we can see the new ones!!!

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Apples
Bananas
Plums
Grapes
Green Peppers
Carrots
String Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Grilled Pineapple
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich / Roll Ups
Granola Bar (2 points)
Popcorn - 100 Calorie Pack (1 point)
Banana (or other fruit) Chips
Baked chips with Guacamole
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil
Grilled chicken with Grilled Eggplant
Katamalla Olives (YUM)
Salad w/ Tuna

No sugar added Fudgesicles (not sure if it counts as healthy but it is very low cal and a great sweet fix)

 

[lulu2]

Let's get this going, how is everyone doing? I weigh in with ww today, I'm a little nervous since we pigged out at Chili's Saturday, oh well.

How's the excercise going??? I will do Leslie Sansone's 3 minute fast walk today! How about you?

Lulu

 

[Disneylush]

I have been lurking here from the get go. I had been watching and doing the biggest loser deal but now that the show is over I need my weekly (sometimes daily) bump. Can I join in?

Here are my "stats"

Name: Nancy
Location: MN
Diet: Biggest Loser
Hurdles to overcome: cutting out Coke and taking time to eat a whole good meal rather that snacking. I work with High School kids who can make rude comments that make me think of quitting even trying.
Excercise: I just returned from Disney and got a great boost in my excercise but I want to keep it up.
Goal: 160
Start date: today
Height: 5'8
Weight at start: 323 (I need to lose at least 1/2 of me ... I hope it is not the good 1/2 )
Weight lost: 7 (but I have not weighed in 3 weeks)
Current wt.: 316
Big thing coming up I want to be in shape for: In 6 weeks I take my youth group to FL for a mission trip and 2 days at Disney.

 

[Disneylush]

Both my kids were Colic... The baby swing on HIGH even when they were very small (tuck them in with tons of blankets) was wonderful!

 

[DisneyMissy318]

Hey Nancy and everyone!

I haven't been here in awhile - I know there is no judgement - but darn it - I get all gung-ho - then I lose it (and I'm not talking the pounds!!)

Nancy - my BIGGEST addiction is to COKE (liquid - "the real thing"!) Not Diet Coke - not Coke Zero - I'm talking Red Coke! It's better if it's large sized and from McDonalds! We go through the drive-through to get dessert - DH orders a cone - DD orders a McFlurry - I order a Large Coke!

In my mind - I KNOW that if I cut out the 500 calories a day I drink of Coke that my weight HAS to go down! Doesn't it??

Anyway... WELCOME, WELCOME! I read all of the posts, but don't post much myself - there are a great bunch of ladies here and I have to believe that this battle against our weight can be won!

Something that gave me pause to wonder...

We took our Golden Retriever to the vet - vet said Chloe is 15 pounds overweight (I'm like she's part of the family right?!) Anyway... I'm thinking the DOG will lose 15 pounds faster than me - because I CAN control what she eats - but can't control what I eat!

Hmmm.....

 

[rumrunnergirl]

I am lo-carb so my snacks are different:

pepperoni slices
nuts - macadamias, pecans, walnuts
cheese sticks
lunchmeat w/hummus
hard boiled eggs
salads
bacon
grilled chicken
tuna fish
any fish - had Mahi Mahi last week
peanut butter

and of course Atkins shakes and bars - they come in very handy! I need to get more creative in my meals.

Monday 4/21 weigh in - lost 4 pounds (but I didn't lose any the two weeks prior) and 1".

I am now officially down 30 pounds and 11" (measuring chest, waist, hips) since January 7. I have 20 pounds more to go and I need it off in 7 weeks. UGH!

 

[thegrimdwarf]

I don't snack that much, because for me, snacking is my downfall. I keep my meals high in protein and complex carbs, so I rarely need to munch between meals. But if I do, I stick with:

Fiber One bars (the chocolate chip ones just taste NAUGHTY!)
Oranges
Apples
Hummus w/ Soy Pita
Dried Cherries
Pecans

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

Today I had a lot to do. I got on the 'mill early and then took an actual shower Then I had to take my youngest to the Dr for a well visit, so I dropped my oldest off at the inlaws first - then took my youngest over there after the Drs appt. So that ment that I had a few hours to myself!!!! I went to Walmart looking for workout clothes, but they didn't have any pants (I have to retire my old pair....), so I left there and went to Target and found everything I needed (and a lot that I didn't need, but just had to have!) I spent about $180!!!! Then I came back home, got back on the 'mill again and then took another shower and went and picked up the kids. But I've left out the best part....... At Target I found a pair of black shorts in size 14 - a size I haven't seen in about 6-7 years. I bought them as motovational pants - hoping to be in them by the time we go to Baltimore in 8 weeks - I tried them on, and they fit!!! Its wierd though, I don't feel like a size 14 - I guess because I've birthed 2 kids I have that.... jiggily tummy thing.... just gotta do a lot more 6 second abs to get rid of it. I just wish my size 14 Gap jeans would fit... Gap has the worst/wierdest sizing ever!!!! I just can't believe it though, its working - its really working! And if it can work for my lazy butt, it can work for anyone!!!

Together We Can Do This!
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[hvivona]

Today I had a lot to do. I got on the 'mill early and then took an actual shower Then I had to take my youngest to the Dr for a well visit, so I dropped my oldest off at the inlaws first - then took my youngest over there after the Drs appt. So that ment that I had a few hours to myself!!!! I went to Walmart looking for workout clothes, but they didn't have any pants (I have to retire my old pair....), so I left there and went to Target and found everything I needed (and a lot that I didn't need, but just had to have!) I spent about $180!!!! Then I came back home, got back on the 'mill again and then took another shower and went and picked up the kids. But I've left out the best part....... At Target I found a pair of black shorts in size 14 - a size I haven't seen in about 6-7 years. I bought them as motovational pants - hoping to be in them by the time we go to Baltimore in 8 weeks - I tried them on, and they fit!!! Its wierd though, I don't feel like a size 14 - I guess because I've birthed 2 kids I have that.... jiggily tummy thing.... just gotta do a lot more 6 second abs to get rid of it. I just wish my size 14 Gap jeans would fit... Gap has the worst/wierdest sizing ever!!!! I just can't believe it though, its working - its really working! And if it can work for my lazy butt, it can work for anyone!!!

Together We Can Do This!
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That's AWESOME!!!! Congrats on the new low size!!! Keep it up.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I went back to Target yesterday and got a new smaller size shorts - SIZE 12! They don't fit yet, but they are not that far away I only got on the treadmill once yesterday because I got a call from a friend, and we went to the boardwalk - so at least I got some walking in. Gotta get on 2x today for sure - weight in is tomorrow!

Together We Can Do This!
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[thegrimdwarf]

I just did my weigh in. Down 2 pounds, which puts me at exactly 50 pounds lost since I started WW in September. Yay! I was stalled at 45 pounds lost from January until the beginning of April, so I'm really happy to be moving in the right direction again!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

It seems like I'm the only one writing on this tread anymore - whats the deal girls?!?!?

Anyway, today was my weight in - I lost 5.5 pounds this week! I'm finally over 40 lbs lost now! Its funny though, I did less this week than I did last, and I lost more... or well, whatever works! I know I've been eating better this week though, got some apples and banans in the house, and I have been grilling up a banana almost every day.... MMMMM so good! Not that I was eating poorly before, I think I just need to eat more often, between meals, to keep the metabolism going.

Together We Can Do This!
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