Losing weight for Mickey

[DisneyMissy318]

Hey guys...

THought I would check in and let you know that I'm here... I have spent the past 30 mins or so reading all of the posts I had missed over the weekend... I feel as if I have been informed...

I appreciate the tanning PSA - I too am pasty white - but think I will go with one of the sunless tanning products and see if it works - although I LOVE the line about tanned fat being more attractive than white fat!

The soup diet information sounds interesting as well - especially this week that we are back in the 60's and rainy - the soup sounds good. I'm thinking I'm sure I can stick to something for a week - that would be a real test - and if it would jump start my loss - that would be even better.

My Dr. appointment on Friday went well - I had to redo an EKG that was "abnormal" at my last visit. This one was identical to the one I had in November 07 - and Dr. was not worried. We talked about weight (as usual) and birth control - as I recently hit the 40 mark

So - I'll list my stats - and say I'm starting today - for the LAST time!!

Name: Melissa
Age: 40
Weight - 248
Height - 5'1
Mom to Madison who is 10
Next Disney Trip - December 4-13!

Queen Latifah describes her Jenny Craig weight loss as "a size healthier"! I like that!

I vow to stop being my worst enemy! I'm what's standing between me and "a healthier me"!

Reading all of your posts really help! THanks for sharing your struggles and successes!

 

[mom-mom2three]

Hi everyone I would like to join in on this weight loss adventure if it is ok. I have a Disney trip planed for August 24th and I REALLY want to be a lot lighter! I am 5' 1" and I weigh 197 I started out at 212 about 5 weeks ago. I am following the WW points diet and it is working but it seems to be slow, anyone have any suggestions how I can boost it a bit? I really enjoy reading this thread! Good luck to everyone

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

True. But I think of those old sayings:

Knowledge is power
The more you know, the better you do

When you know all the pros/cons of a decision before you make it, you make better informed choices, and can do something with your eyes wide open.

I think the sunless tanning products are a great compromise - look tan and save your skin.

Well first of all, thanks so much for caring for my health! I can understand that this is a subject that is close to your heart. I know tanning is not the best thing in the world for my skin, and I am aware of the sunless tanners out there. My problem with them is that they just always look fake, even if you are especially careful to rub it in, and get it on evenly. Sitting out in the sun is also not an option for me because I have A LIFE and CHILDREN and I just don't have the time for that! I'm not saying to throw all causion to the wind, but anyone can get any type of cancer with out with out doing something to "help" it out. People can get lung cancer without smoking, men can even get breast cancer, etc. Now, I'm not saying that I'm going to start up smoking, or go to the tanning salon 10 times a day because "Ya never know!" that would just be nuts!
Anyway, as I said, I'm not going to keep this up forever (not that that makes it any better in your eyes probally), just for a little bit. I really do appreciate your concern and it has made me think about how long I will do it for (less than more). I actually looked up melanoma death tolls in past years, and it really did astound me how many there were - I really had no idea! I mean, I know people that have had some "spots" removed, but I didn't know they could really lead to anything more than an ugly spot on your skin under a band-aid. Thanks for making me (and the rest of us) aware.

 

[Gisele]

I know that I have not introduced myself as of yet, I had posted yesterday, for I felt that it was very important for me to make a statement regarding, bariatric surgery. Hopefully I did not scare off anyone from my post, that was not my intention, it is just so important for people not to turn to surgery if it really is not necessary to do so. And again, I most strongly believe that in many if not most cases, perhaps even in all cases, no one needs these types of surgeries.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

I know that I have not introduced myself as of yet, I had posted yesterday, for I felt that it was very important for me to make a statement regarding, bariatric surgery. Hopefully I did not scare off anyone from my post, that was not my intention, it is just so important for people not to turn to surgery if it really is not necessary to do so. And again, I most strongly believe that in many if not most cases, perhaps even in all cases, no one needs these types of surgeries.

I do think you are right - its all a matter of will-power. I just wonder why some people (them skinnie ones!) have it, and some (us chubby ones!) don't. I mean, why are they able to resist that Whopper, or that second helping of cheese fries , or the 3rd night of DQ in a row, and some just are not? What makes them get up early before anyone else and get out and jog for an hour, or do 1000 sit ups a day? Well, whatever it is, I know I'm going to transform myself into one of them, one of the will-powerfull! They say it takes 21 days to make or break a habit - I'm going to make a habit of getting on the treadmill, doing my 6 second abs, and eating right!

Together We Can Do This!
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[thomasclan85]

I start back at Curves tomorrow. I was going a couple years ago when I was still working (went in before work). It really works! I wish I had stuck with it. I got out of the habit of going when I became a stay-at-home mom. Going it alone at home isn't working so I'm going back to something that I know works. I never felt embarrased like going to a 'regular' gym. Plus, no men. Any of you who have access to a Curves- check it out.

 

[Gisele]

"I do think you are right - its all a matter of will-power. I just wonder why some people (them skinnie ones!) have it, and some (us chubby ones!) don't. I mean, why are they able to resist that Whopper, or that second helping of cheese fries , or the 3rd night of DQ in a row, and some just are not? What makes them get up early before anyone else and get out and jog for an hour, or do 1000 sit ups a day? Well, whatever it is, I know I'm going to transform myself into one of them, one of the will-powerfull! They say it takes 21 days to make or break a habit - I'm going to make a habit of getting on the treadmill, doing my 6 second abs, and eating right! "

There is a marked difference between obsession,routine,and will power, for many of those skinny women, are not healthy, for they don't necessarily excercise, nor do they have a healthy diet. These are the anorexics, and bulemics of the world, or they have very high metabolisms.
To have weight to lose, in comparison to those that need to gain or regain a healthy weight, really is the same type of creature, just on the opposite ends of the spectrum, because food is the issue.
Do not beat yourself up, remember those that eat, and eat, and then use laxatives or empty themselves otherwise (yes, vomiting) are very unhealthy people. They are like the person who is addicted to alcohol, but that you would never know it, for they are closet drinkers, the previous group of people are essentially closet eaters, for they binge at home, and then purge themselves, these people will eat out, and appear to do so normally, but then they excuse themselves to the restroom, so they can purge, in the event that they cannot wait until they reach their home.
It really is truly a sickness, and many people die, every year, that are anorexics, or binge/purge eaters.
Those of us that overeat, to calm ourselves, or to deal with stress, and or anxiety,and or to attempt to fill one or more voids in our life, we too have an eating disorder, only instead of starving, we of course do the opposite. Which is just as bad, one thing for sure we will not pass from starvation.
In many cases, the thin ones, with eating disorders, have or gain the sympathy of many people in our society,while we are called fat, or chubby, or disgusting, or whale or dog, moose,horse, and my personal favorite, fat ***, and Marmaduke (dog) oh, and once in high school when I weighed about 145 at 5'8" was called by a fellow student who was nothing more but a mere dolt, really, lacking any true thought or wit, called me a lizard, now at the time I did not say anything, for I thought which I still do, that that was an awfully stupid not to mention non-sensical statement, if it even qualifies as such, to make. Fill in the blank, with what you may have been called or that people have inferred (ahhh, but a lovely word, which dates back to 1528) over time.

 

[Gisele]

Interesting that as plus another s is censored in my previous post, ah you have to love the land of the free, and home of the censored.

 

[Aliceacc]

I think there's a HUGE difference between being skinny and having an eating disorder!!!! There are millions of people who are skinny because they're skinny, either thanks to genetics or healthy habits or a love of exercise. As much as it's comforting to call them all sick, it's simply not accurate. (And, no, I know the previous poster didn't call all thin people sick.)

Are eating disorders a serious problem? Of course. I've lost several students to eating disorders; it's brutal. But it's not at the root of everyone who has a healthy diet and exercise regimin. (sp?) Lots and lots of people are thin and healthy.

I can choose to have one glass of wine and stop; a good friend cannot stop after that one-- she's been sober for 17 years!! Prior to joining AA, she had no will power; now I'm completely amazed at her ability to avoid that which hurts her life. So it IS possible to develop will power; some of us simply haven't found that individual key yet.

But look at all the people who have beaten other excesses-- be it booze, drugs, an unhelathy diet (in either direction). They found the way that works for them, and so will everyone here who really wants it and keeps at it long enough.

 

[mickeyfan0805]

But look at all the people who have beaten other excesses-- be it booze, drugs, an unhelathy diet (in either direction). They found the way that works for them, and so will everyone here who really wants it and keeps at it long enough.

This is the true key - it is about what works for each person! I have battled weight for years, and still do. But I didn't start to see real change in my weight until I saw real change in my life. And I wasn't able create real change in my life until I was ready to create it. It seems everyone in this world thinks they know what will create success or motivation for everyone else. No one will see change until they are personally driven to create change more than they are driven to embrace the comforts and familiarity of how they are currently living. It's a battle that, for me, was driven by my dd's, for others it will be something else. In whatever case, the claim that anyone knows what will help you make that true step towards change is patently absurd - the potential to change is in each of us, and the motivation to do so is in us as well.

 

[hvivona]

I think many of us, including myslef, feel that we have to aim for SKINNY. NOT TRUE!!!!!! We all need to aim for bring healthy. My mom was talking with her Dr. about losing weight and he told her "I'd rather see you a bit over weight and healthy than lose 10lbs and be unhealthy". Remember guys, this is about overall health...the smaller body is just a perk. I love what Queen Latifa says in the JC commercials, "When my friends ask me what size I am, I say I'm a size heathier". I also love what the amazing Jillian Michaels says, "Screw will power! This about changing your life". If you want to change your health/body you have to truly want to and be ready to. You HAVE to be sick of being unhealty, out of breath and heavy. You must deal with whatever emotional problems you may have that cause you to eat. Talk to someone who can help you. You must change eating habits and exercise habits. You must NOT deprive yourself. SO you love DQ blizzards or fries or chocolate cake (guilty)....have it. Just make sure its only every once in a while and when you have those things get in an extra cardio session. Its about small lifestyle changes. You all can do this, I've been there. I was the "fat/chubby/bubble butt" girl for years. at 5'2" I weighed 170lbs which looked huge on my short frame. I got sick of being unhealthy and fat. So I changed my life. I worked out and was careful with what I ate. 3 years later I am now 120lbs of all muscle and my doc says I'm one of his healthiest patients. An yes, I never stopped eating out once a week, never stopped having chocolate when I craved it, never stopped working out. Yes it was hard at times, but so worth it. YOU ALL CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!

 

[thegrimdwarf]

I start back at Curves tomorrow. I was going a couple years ago when I was still working (went in before work). It really works! I wish I had stuck with it. I got out of the habit of going when I became a stay-at-home mom. Going it alone at home isn't working so I'm going back to something that I know works. I never felt embarrased like going to a 'regular' gym. Plus, no men. Any of you who have access to a Curves- check it out.

I would love to go to Curves, but it just doesn't work with my schedule because they don't have child care. There's 2 centers within 10 minutes of me, and their hours are 6AM - 7PM, lol - as a SAHM, those are pretty much my hours, too.

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

"I do think you are right - its all a matter of will-power. I just wonder why some people (them skinnie ones!) have it, and some (us chubby ones!) don't. I mean, why are they able to resist that Whopper, or that second helping of cheese fries , or the 3rd night of DQ in a row, and some just are not? What makes them get up early before anyone else and get out and jog for an hour, or do 1000 sit ups a day? Well, whatever it is, I know I'm going to transform myself into one of them, one of the will-powerfull! They say it takes 21 days to make or break a habit - I'm going to make a habit of getting on the treadmill, doing my 6 second abs, and eating right! "

There is a marked difference between obsession,routine,and will power, for many of those skinny women, are not healthy, for they don't necessarily excercise, nor do they have a healthy diet. These are the anorexics, and bulemics of the world, or they have very high metabolisms.
To have weight to lose, in comparison to those that need to gain or regain a healthy weight, really is the same type of creature, just on the opposite ends of the spectrum, because food is the issue.
Do not beat yourself up, remember those that eat, and eat, and then use laxatives or empty themselves otherwise (yes, vomiting) are very unhealthy people. They are like the person who is addicted to alcohol, but that you would never know it, for they are closet drinkers, the previous group of people are essentially closet eaters, for they binge at home, and then purge themselves, these people will eat out, and appear to do so normally, but then they excuse themselves to the restroom, so they can purge, in the event that they cannot wait until they reach their home.
It really is truly a sickness, and many people die, every year, that are anorexics, or binge/purge eaters.
Those of us that overeat, to calm ourselves, or to deal with stress, and or anxiety,and or to attempt to fill one or more voids in our life, we too have an eating disorder, only instead of starving, we of course do the opposite. Which is just as bad, one thing for sure we will not pass from starvation.
In many cases, the thin ones, with eating disorders, have or gain the sympathy of many people in our society,while we are called fat, or chubby, or disgusting, or whale or dog, moose,horse, and my personal favorite, fat ***, and Marmaduke (dog) oh, and once in high school when I weighed about 145 at 5'8" was called by a fellow student who was nothing more but a mere dolt, really, lacking any true thought or wit, called me a lizard, now at the time I did not say anything, for I thought which I still do, that that was an awfully stupid not to mention non-sensical statement, if it even qualifies as such, to make. Fill in the blank, with what you may have been called or that people have inferred (ahhh, but a lovely word, which dates back to 1528) over time.

Allrighty.....
I don't look at a skinnie person and automatically think they have an issue with food, like being anorexic or bulimic, that would be ridiculous. Same as I don't look at someone who's overweight and automatically think they sit up, all day and night, binge eating. I don't assume anything about anyone - I just know what I see. I see my neighbor who goes out every day, rain or shine, and jogs, and the ones going out to the gym every day - I see their willpower at parties where they only eat the healthy options, and stay away from the bad ones. That is what I was referring to, not people that you are assuming sit at a restaurant, eat everything, and then go into the bathroom and purge it - why anyone would assume that is beyond me. I don't even know what that has anything to do with anything. This is a weight loss thread for people to talk about, and learn, new healthy food options and just living a healthy life style.

 

[lulu2]

Today is my weigh in day with WW! So far 8.2 pounds lost since 4/1/08. Last week I lost 1 pound and hope to bump it up to 2 pounds this week. Never the less, I feel great, excercising every morning (30-45 minutes) and walking around 2 miles in the evening. I feel great, lots of energy and find myself making great food choices. So far, so good. How about you all, what has worked for you?

For me smaller clothing has been a great inspiration...:

Keep up the good work. I read something that I have used as my motto "Inch by inch, life's a cinch. Yard by yard, life is hard."

 

[thegrimdwarf]

Does anyone use a rebounder/trampoline for exercise? I've been watching "You Are What You Eat" on the BBC (awesome and inspirational - mainly because you're so disgusted by the people, lol), and the health guru always gets the people on a trampoline for exercise. She's said that 5 minutes on a tramp is equal to a 15 minute jog. That's the kind of efficiency I need!!

 

[Lovin' Lorne]

I've been watching "You Are What You Eat" on the BBC (awesome and inspirational - mainly because you're so disgusted by the people, lol)

You too!? It's like watching a trainwreck! When she goes over what these people eat in a WEEK! And lays it out on the table! It's all beige. It looks beyond disgusting.

 

[Momejules]

My older brother died of a heart attack on March 25, at the young age of 34 years old and he was in better shape than me....So in honor of him and for the sake of my own family count me in......

Name: Jules
Age: 30
Location: Levittown, Pa
Diet: Eat less and move more
hurdles to overcome: working through grief and not using food as comfort
Exercise: Workout routines from The Biggest Loser Book
Start date: 04/15/2008
Weight at start: 234.5
Goal: 180 (short term goal for Trip 8/24 to 9/2, gets me back to high school wt)
Weight loss to date: 9.5lbs

 

[thegrimdwarf]

You too!? It's like watching a trainwreck! When she goes over what these people eat in a WEEK! And lays it out on the table! It's all beige. It looks beyond disgusting.

OH GOD!!!! So gross! I haven't eat a French fry in over a month, lol. And the Indian food take-aways......mnnnnnneehh.....vomit!!!!

 

[thegrimdwarf]

My older brother died of a heart attack on March 25, at the young age of 34 years old and he was in better shape than me....So in honor of him and for the sake of my own family count me in......

Name: Jules
Age: 30
Location: Levittown, Pa
Diet: Eat less and move more
hurdles to overcome: working through grief and not using food as comfort
Exercise: Workout routines from The Biggest Loser Book
Start date: 04/15/2008
Weight at start: 234.5
Goal: 180 (short term goal for Trip 8/24 to 9/2, gets me back to high school wt)
Weight loss to date: 9.5lbs

My condolences, Jules. Welcome to the thread!

 

[SharpMomOfTwo]

You too!? It's like watching a trainwreck! When she goes over what these people eat in a WEEK! And lays it out on the table! It's all beige. It looks beyond disgusting.

Yeah, DH and I watched that once. The one we watched had a few people on it, one of the women they showed really wasn't THAT huge - but then they showed the amount of "tan" food she put in her body each and every day, it was disgusting! Fish and Chips, etc everything she ate was fried - it was just a matter of time till she blew!! I don't know, shows like that don't do anything for me, but hey, I'm wierd - I watch FoodNetwork while working out!!!!!