Shrinking Tink: Trading Pounds for Pixie Dust

[Tinkerbellarella]

Ever have one of those days when you just feel like your stretching your skin a little bit more than usual?

Just went back to double check my weigh in from last week and it was 217.4 so it was a 3.4 lb loss this week. I'm happy!

That is AWESOME!! CONGRATS!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

That is AWESOME!! CONGRATS!!

Thanks. I was pretty excited. Especially as I was convinced that it was going to be another bad week.

It is also helping to keep me from running downstairs to get something bad from the Starbucks in the lobby today. The munchies are out in full force today, and I'm trying to ignore them until I can eat my nice healthy lunch.

 

[disneydreamin247]

I was 213.8 this morning. My monthly friend is visiting and I've been peeing like a waterfall so I figure it's probably just water weight. I know I've been eating petty well, just haven't been working out as much as I should. Things are pretty hectic around here. I did however break up with the DBF so that's one less issue to deal with.

 

[If U Had Wings]

I was 213.8 this morning. My monthly friend is visiting and I've been peeing like a waterfall so I figure it's probably just water weight. I know I've been eating petty well, just haven't been working out as much as I should. Things are pretty hectic around here. I did however break up with the DBF so that's one less issue to deal with.

That TOM can play havoc with your weight so it is probably water issues.

Sorry about DBR! That can cause stress too and effect things.

 

[disneydreamin247]

That TOM can play havoc with your weight so it is probably water issues.

Sorry about DBR! That can cause stress too and effect things.

I am LESS stressed now that I ditched him. I have a feeling things will be going much better now.

 

[TarzansKat]

Mornin', guys!

I'm going to officially jump back in here if that's okay.

I've been exercising like mad, but not losing weight. So I had a big ole revelation about self-sabotage and the fact that I was not eating properly. At. All.

And I have a problem with stopping when I'm full. We won't go into the deep-seated love of food as comes from being raised by parents who owned a gourmet store / deli when I was growing up (and who are partially Italian as well). I know where my food issues come from and I'm ready to do something about it.

So my goal now is to do some form of exercise every day. On the days I go to the gym, I usually average 60 minutes of cardio and then about 5-10 minutes of weights. And that was about three times a week, but not helping. Now, I haven't been this week at all because of a nasty ole stomach virus that attacked my family this weekend, but I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things.

I did however, go for a fifteen minute walk yesterday morning. I figure wherever I can squeeze in some time is good, right?

And to put it out there, on "paper," and fully admit it, right now I weigh 153.

There. I said it.

I just lost five pounds because of said stomach virus. Not my preferred method of weight loss, but maybe if I'm lucky it will stay off, and I can lose from the 153 point on. My goal is really to be around 145.

I'm comfortable at that weight, all my clothes fit well then (not just the "fat" ones), and it's a happy place for me to be. If I could get below it, I'd be thrilled, and if not, that's okay. I just want to be at a healthy BMI for my height, and I know that would get me there.

I also need to get this weight off. Because DH and I are in serious talks about having another child. And I absolutely must be healthy before we even start trying. There's no negotiating on this one. The last time I was pregnant, I was overweight to start, and ended up on bed rest for the last trimester. Whether or not the two are related is really irrelevant, they're related in my head. I feel like if I don't do absolutely everything to make my body the healthiest temple for myself and possible future nugget, then I cannot try to get pregnant. And if I have done everything I can in my power, and I still have problems during pregnancy, then you know what? At least I've done everything I've can. If that makes sense.

And thanks for letting me ramble.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

I did however break up with the DBF so that's one less issue to deal with.

Do you think we could some how scientifically prove that weight gain is always a man's fault??? LOL

I'm going to officially jump back in here if that's okay.

Um. NO.

LOL

You know I'm kidding. Welcome back.

So I had a big ole revelation about self-sabotage and the fact that I was not eating properly. At. All.

OMG. I know I'm forever recommending books to you but I think I'm just going to buy you This Year I Will... and send it to you. I think just like A Complaint-Free World you'd find it life-changing.

And to put it out there, on "paper," and fully admit it, right now I weigh 153.

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My goal is really to be around 145. [/quote]

Nine pounds is a great goal. Are you looking to try to do it in a specific amount of time? That way you could give yourself a weekly/monthly target. I don't know about anyone else but cutting it up into small chunks makes it seem so much more achievable.

Because DH and I are in serious talks about having another child.

I think it's quite possible that I'm more excited about your Nugget Numero Dos than anyone else.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Hi TK! The 9 lbs sounds like a great plan, but your right it's the healthy eating and the physical activities that does wonders for how we feel and how our bodies work.

 

[If U Had Wings]

I don't know if it's all in my head, which it probably is, but I'm actually feeling thinner today. I'm wearing a pair of Old Navy pants that I haven't worn in a few weeks and they almost feel as if they are bordering on being a bit too big. Woo Hoo! I'll be very happy when I'm able to pull the size 16's out of storage. I'm always happiest though when I reach size 14, because for me it means I can shop pretty much anywhere without worrying that the stores won't have anything that fits me.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

I'll be very happy when I'm able to pull the size 16's out of storage.

I think you and I, in addition to being the same height/weight, have the same body structure too. I'm currently in 16/18 on the bottom too (a little smaller than that on the top). The 18's are comfy and the 16's a smidge too tight.

I'm always happiest though when I reach size 14, because for me it means I can shop pretty much anywhere without worrying that the stores won't have anything that fits me.

SUCH an awesome feeling, I agree!

 

[disneydreamin247]

Do you think we could some how scientifically prove that weight gain is always a man's fault??? LOL

I'm pretty sure there's a study SOMEWHERE that proves it is. I mean they stress us out and stress causes weight gain. So there. I proved it.

I don't know if it's all in my head, which it probably is, but I'm actually feeling thinner today. I'm wearing a pair of Old Navy pants that I haven't worn in a few weeks and they almost feel as if they are bordering on being a bit too big. Woo Hoo! I'll be very happy when I'm able to pull the size 16's out of storage. I'm always happiest though when I reach size 14, because for me it means I can shop pretty much anywhere without worrying that the stores won't have anything that fits me.

I feel the SAME way. There's always the issue of different stores cutting their clothes differently however. Cant' they all use the same dang mannequin?

 

[TarzansKat]

You know I'm kidding. Welcome back.

OMG. I know I'm forever recommending books to you but I think I'm just going to buy you This Year I Will... and send it to you. I think just like A Complaint-Free World you'd find it life-changing.

You love showering me in self-help.

It makes me nervous.

Nine pounds is a great goal. Are you looking to try to do it in a specific amount of time? That way you could give yourself a weekly/monthly target. I don't know about anyone else but cutting it up into small chunks makes it seem so much more achievable.

Don't laugh, but I almost feel like that's too much pressure for me. I'm kind of on the it comes off when it comes of, but at the very least by the end of the summer. So it's like a soft and fuzzy goal.

I think it's quite possible that I'm more excited about your Nugget Numero Dos than anyone else.

As long as you're the one who I can call at 2am and 3am and 4am when I'm so big I can't sleep anymore, then feel free to be excited!

Hi TK! The 9 lbs sounds like a great plan, but your right it's the healthy eating and the physical activities that does wonders for how we feel and how our bodies work.

It's so true. Thanks for the encouragement.

I don't know if it's all in my head, which it probably is, but I'm actually feeling thinner today. I'm wearing a pair of Old Navy pants that I haven't worn in a few weeks and they almost feel as if they are bordering on being a bit too big. Woo Hoo! I'll be very happy when I'm able to pull the size 16's out of storage. I'm always happiest though when I reach size 14, because for me it means I can shop pretty much anywhere without worrying that the stores won't have anything that fits me.

I totally agree! I mean, even if it is in your head, go with it.

I told Tink about this article, I have got to see if I can find it online. It was all about thinking thin, it was awesome and realistic.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

You love showering me in self-help.

It makes me nervous.

OMG. I'm SO not saying you need help. OMG I hope you don't think that.


Hello all! And Happy May!
And Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Ole!

Just checking in real quick to see how everyone is doing this week. Tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday. I'm not sure how I'm going to do. I did great up until Sunday. Sunday was...not so great. I'm feeling like I'm maybe going to have stayed the same or maybe even gained, but some of my clothes are feeling looser so I'm hoping to have lost. ANY amount! Doesn't even have to be the whole pound! LOL

I am back on track, though. I started yesterday morning with a quick 25 minute walk around my neighborhood. It was nice. Peaceful. It woke me right up. And it was nice to listen to all the different kinds of bird calls. I would've liked to have done it today too but Tuesday's are my early day at work and considering I'm on the 6 a.m. train I couldn't get my butt out of bed early enough to walk AND make it to work.

There's always tomorrow! (NOAnnie)

I'm also trying hummus. Again. I really WANT to like it. I love chick peas. Not so sure why I don't seem to care for hummus. I had a couple of tbsp. today with some whole wheat Saltines. It wasn't as bad as I remember. Who knows. Maybe there's hope for the hummus yet!

I hope everyone else is having a great week.

 

[TarzansKat]

OMG. I'm SO not saying you need help. OMG I hope you don't think that.

So kidding! Honestly, I'm glad you can point me to some good reads. Better than having to wade through it myself!

I'm also trying hummus. Again. I really WANT to like it. I love chick peas. Not so sure why I don't seem to care for hummus. I had a couple of tbsp. today with some whole wheat Saltines. It wasn't as bad as I remember. Who knows. Maybe there's hope for the hummus yet!

I hope everyone else is having a great week.

This is so funny, because DS and I just had homemade pita chips, carrots, and hummus for lunch. I have to recommend the Sabra brand of hummus. It is absolutely divine. There are a few different flavors. Are you trying a flavored or a regular kind? Let me know, maybe I can steer you in the right direction. See, you know books, I know hummus.

Well, after a stint away from the gym (after a nasty stomach virus), I've been doing a lot of walking, which is actually quite lovely.

I did head to the gym this morning, and CURSES!!! "My" elliptical machine was broken. Note on it says that they've called for service. I was so sad. :::sniff, sniff::: So I spent my twenty minutes on the bike, and got back into some weights, which felt really, really good, but I've slipped back on how much I can do on certain machines. Ah well. One day at a time.

 

[If U Had Wings]

I had a really bad Sunday too. I had my family over for my mother's birthday and I ate way too much death by chocolate. Not good. With all the rain I missed out on my third run of the week, and have been feeling awfully lazy. I did go to yoga yesterday so that made me feel a bit better.

Keeping my fingers crossed for an okay weigh in tomorrow.

 

[disneydreamin247]

I actually fared very well Sunday. I went to a communion at the Hilton. The food there is amazing and the whole party was over the top. Instead of eating all the yummy food....I had fruit. I also didn't have any cake or ice cream...or fruit with chocolate fondue. I was very well behaved. I just kept thinking 4 weeks until a bathing suit.

Speaking of bathing suits, has anyone ever gotten one from Lands End? I've heard they're very good and I'm thinking of getting one from there.

 

[If U Had Wings]

I actually fared very well Sunday. I went to a communion at the Hilton. The food there is amazing and the whole party was over the top. Instead of eating all the yummy food....I had fruit. I also didn't have any cake or ice cream...or fruit with chocolate fondue. I was very well behaved. I just kept thinking 4 weeks until a bathing suit.

Speaking of bathing suits, has anyone ever gotten one from Lands End? I've heard they're very good and I'm thinking of getting one from there.

Good for you, that's fantastic!

I can't recomend the suits from Lands End enough. I'm very long in the body, and love the mix and match suits. I still get the coverage I want, and I can get a perfect fit. They are a bit pricey, but for me it's worth it to have a suit that's comfy and that works perfectly for me. You can get some great deals on prior year suits in the overstocks/outlet area. That's where I've bought most of mine. I only wish they carried my bra size top in the long torso styles, but it's a small nitpick. Also they wear very well. They keep looking like new for ages. I picked out shorts bottoms and a halter style top. Perfect for running around with my nieces at the beach, and the bottom never gets that worn - plucked look. The one pieces are great too.

If there is a Sears near you, get your order all set at home online. Enter your billing and credit card info and have the order all set to go. Then go to your Sears store and use the terminals they have in the Lands End section to complete your order. You won't have to pay shipping and they will ship it directly to your home. (Learned that helpful little tidbit here on the Dis).

 

[disneydreamin247]

Good for you, that's fantastic!

I can't recomend the suits from Lands End enough. I'm very long in the body, and love the mix and match suits. I still get the coverage I want, and I can get a perfect fit. They are a bit pricey, but for me it's worth it to have a suit that's comfy and that works perfectly for me. You can get some great deals on prior year suits in the overstocks/outlet area. That's where I've bought most of mine. I only wish they carried my bra size top in the long torso styles, but it's a small nitpick. Also they wear very well. They keep looking like new for ages. I picked out shorts bottoms and a halter style top. Perfect for running around with my nieces at the beach, and the bottom never gets that worn - plucked look. The one pieces are great too.

If there is a Sears near you, get your order all set at home online. Enter your billing and credit card info and have the order all set to go. Then go to your Sears store and use the terminals they have in the Lands End section to complete your order. You won't have to pay shipping and they will ship it directly to your home. (Learned that helpful little tidbit here on the Dis).

That's an awesome little bit of info! Do you know if they can perhaps be returned to Sears also? I have a free shipping coupon, I just don't know which size to get because I'm kind of between sizes and I'm also close to having lost that 20 I set as a goal and can probably lose another 10-15 before I leave since I do have 4 weeks left before I go. I'll probably order 2 sizes and return what doesn't work. Being able to return it to the store would be SUHH-WEEEETTTT!

 

[If U Had Wings]

I'm not sure. I'd assume so, but am not positive on the suits. They all come with the same tags that hang on them in the stores so I'd think they'd be returnable.

Well today was weigh in Wed. and I did gain back a bit. Let's just call it the first thing that went wrong today and leave it at that. I weighed in this morning at 215 even. A bit discouraging even though I know that I wasn't perfect this weekend. I feel like I eat any little thing that's isn't exactly right and I gain. With all the added exercising I've been doing I guess I was hoping for a bit more results.

Before I was eating like a pig, and sitting on the couch doing nothing and was weighing about 215. Now I'm exercising 5+ days a week and still weighing the same thing even though my eating has improved. I wish I could say that exercising is giving me lots of great energy, but this week I'm dragging myself around like the walking dead.

Ugh! Just frustrated. I'll be going out for my run tonight, walking dead or not. I got wait-listed for Zumba class tomorrow so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to get in. I got through 5 minutes after they opened and ended up 5th on the waiting list. I'm thinking they are picking up the phone before 5am again, which is really annoying.

Hope everyone else's week is going better than mine.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

So kidding! Honestly, I'm glad you can point me to some good reads. Better than having to wade through it myself!

And have I led you wrong yet?

I have to recommend the Sabra brand of hummus. It is absolutely divine. There are a few different flavors. Are you trying a flavored or a regular kind? Let me know, maybe I can steer you in the right direction.

I picked up the Tribe Garlic one this time. Next time I'm going to look for the Sabra and give it a shot. Do they have it at S&S, do you know?

See, you know books, I know hummus.

And that right there, my friend, could be a tag. Too bad the TF doesn't visit this thread!

One day at a time.

That's my motto.

Whatsa motto with you?

Ahhhh, Mike Wazowski.

I had a really bad Sunday too.

I really need to crack down on the weekends. I'm recording everything that goes into my mouth and I was reviewing my spreadsheets today and I've noticed that if I don't do great on the weekend then it starts to bleed into the rest of the week. I need to really kick it up a notch on Sat./Sun.

I actually fared very well Sunday. I went to a communion at the Hilton. The food there is amazing and the whole party was over the top. Instead of eating all the yummy food....I had fruit. I also didn't have any cake or ice cream...or fruit with chocolate fondue. I was very well behaved.

Wow! BIG kudos to you for such smart choices!!!

I can't recomend the suits from Lands End enough.

I've never looked at their suits. I may need to check them out. I think I got my last one from Target. I was surprised at how much I liked it.

I'm also close to having lost that 20 I set as a goal

Well today was weigh in Wed. and I did gain back a bit. Let's just call it the first thing that went wrong today and leave it at that. I weighed in this morning at 215 even. A bit discouraging even though I know that I wasn't perfect this weekend.

Buck up, my friend. We'll get there.

I feel like I eat any little thing that's isn't exactly right and I gain. With all the added exercising I've been doing I guess I was hoping for a bit more results.

Before I was eating like a pig, and sitting on the couch doing nothing and was weighing about 215. Now I'm exercising 5+ days a week and still weighing the same thing even though my eating has improved.

I know for me that it actually takes a week or two before I see exercise make a significant impact on my weight. Also, remember that if you're building muscle and losing fat, the weight in lbs. is going to be affected. I have to remind myself of this when I add exercise and don't see much of an impact. So, at that point, I also try to remind myself to be aware of how my clothes are fitting.

Stick it out, Crissy! You're committed and I know you're going to get to where you want to be!

So, it's Weigh-In Wednesday for me too.

I was really worried I'd gain, given how psycho I went on Sunday, so, at the least I was hoping to maintain.

I ended up being DOWN 0.4. Not great, but I'll take any loss!!! LOL

I put together some really nomtacular lunches this week and we've got some nice fruit at home (though my market was completely devoid of ANY stone fruits - too badd too, I was looking forward to a nectarine). I'm back on track today and going forward. I was hoping to walk this morning before work but it was pouring. It's clearing up now so hopefully I can squeeze a walk in when I get home.

How is everyone else faring?