Team Mickey - Biggest Loser "No Excuses" 2012 Challenge

[MelindaRuns]

GOOD MORNING!!

well friends, these days are really getting ahead of me lately. i feel like i haven't had a chance to sit down. making eating right and exercise a priority has really taken away from my DIS time!!

QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

because i have alot to lose, i really have a few goals. for me, the first is to get to a healthy BMI (145) and the ultimate goal is 135 which i considering my fighting weight aka the weight i've been able to get down to when i put my head to it and lose: i weighed 135 at my wedding and i weighed 135 the day i found out i was pregnant with baby matthew. ultimately i will have a range that i'd like to be in: 135-140. i ran the princess at 140 and had, for me, a kick a$$ time of 2:22 (my goal was 2:45!)

with the amount of times i have to get up to give the baby back his pacifier or times i have to correct my 2.5 year old lately when he's being bad, i swear i'll be under 100 in no time

Congrats on the Princess time! That is awesome! I am always wondering what my half time will be when I lose some weight, and then also when I get to my goal weight! Surely it will be faster, weighing less, giving the same effort.

QOTD - My number is where I feel my best. I have energy, am not tired, and feel good about myself!

So.... I joined my fitness pal yesterday. So incredibly psyched that I found an extremely easy way to record my food. Wow! And so eyeopening! I didn't realize how many calories I was consuming with my little cookie here and there. I LOVE how it tells you how many calories you have left for the day. I found myself with only 324 left at 3 in the afternoon. Wow! I had to really make different choices for dinner.

I also loved how it told me how many calories I "earned" for my exercise. If I had time, I would have gone out for a quick jog or something to get a few more calories back!:good vibes

At the end of the day, I went over 67 calories. Not bad for a rookie!

Today I already made different choices for breakfast.

Have a great day Mickies!

Not bad at all, for a rookie or anyone else! Congrats on the healthy choices. It becomes a no brainer... can I have one of those, or a plate full of those other things? At least for me. I consider my WW points something I have to budget, and I can't splurge but once a week or so. It makes going out to eat so much more special. Things start being BLAH if you have them all the time. Good job!

i love sam eagle and that part cracks me up every time!!! thank for these kind and motivating words! 7 half marathons and only having started running 19 months ago is AMAZING! i hope you PR at the tink! how great would that be!?!

are you going to the DIS meet up before the tink?? i can't wait to hear all about the race.

and you're right - our group IS awesome! i mean, hello! we lost a ton of weight last week! and we'll continue to do so

Thank you so much! I really hope to make it the the DIS meet. I need to get the time and put it in my phone so I can finish planning our time there.

and a big hearty to Nancy for coaching this week, you are an awesome coach!

QOTD -- my goal is to get back to my weight before I got Cushings, which was 140. i want to wear my clothes again. throughout this process of gaining the weight and living with a preggo-sized belly, i have all but refused to by clothes so i get the bare minimum to get through the season hoping that the disease will retreat and i'll be able to shed this excess. lately i've been thinking of getting rid of some of my old clothes b/c it feels hopeless but i'm still hanging on to them

i did get my journal on yesterday...whew...aiming for today to be the same. we have our couples church group tonight and there is always snacks, but lately i haven't been feeling great so i think i'll be able to pass on them without too much angst.

WAY TO GO on the journal!!! woo hoo!

I am still here. Why?

First I realized that I can't get allergy shots on Wed afternoons. It is right by the lab for the bloodwork and I wanted to get it all done at once.

2nd, I have to peeeeeeee! After the coffee and water I have had I am going back and forth to the bathroom-- bad time to leave the house!

I got a few things done in the kitchen, put the books and WATP DVD on hold at the library, and have a few more things that I will get done around the house instead. Kids won't be home until about 3:30 so I like having more time at home to get stuff done.

I absolutely ADORE time at the house before the madness when the kids get home!!!!! That is heaven!

 

[MelindaRuns]

Ugghh! Been sick all week, just a cold but yuck. No energy but still hungry. How does that work? I'm definitely not one of those people who lose weight when they are sick. I pretty much have eaten soup and toast the last 2 days and today doesn't seem like it is going to be any different. Oh well...right now I just wish I could sleep....but I can't because my nose is all stuffed up.

I hope everyone on Team Mickey is having a much better week than I am.

Hi Michelle! Here are some that you get better very soon! Have you tried any Emergen-C? That stuff is the bomb! Get well soon!

 

[myweegirls]

I consider my WW points something I have to budget, and I can't splurge but once a week or so. It makes going out to eat so much more special. Things start being BLAH if you have them all the time. Good job!

I couldn't have said it better! We were eating out a lot, and as part of our very general resolution to spend less, we've knocked that back to once a week (this weekend will be an exception since we'll be traveling). I find that I enjoy it so much more now - it's become more of a treat, and it doesn't even have to be a sit-down place - Panera or California Tortilla will do just fine!

And now, a question for the runners out there. How do you start running when you've never been a runner? I want to give it a shot in the spring (I'll never stick to an outdoor routine in the winter!). I know there are techniques out there to get started (especially for someone with concerns about knees), but I start looking and get overwhelmed and don't know what's reliable and reputable. What tips would you give someone whose motto was always "why would you run unless someone was chasing you?"

XO
Liz

 

[MelindaRuns]

I couldn't have said it better! We were eating out a lot, and as part of our very general resolution to spend less, we've knocked that back to once a week (this weekend will be an exception since we'll be traveling). I find that I enjoy it so much more now - it's become more of a treat, and it doesn't even have to be a sit-down place - Panera or California Tortilla will do just fine!

And now, a question for the runners out there. How do you start running when you've never been a runner? I want to give it a shot in the spring (I'll never stick to an outdoor routine in the winter!). I know there are techniques out there to get started (especially for someone with concerns about knees), but I start looking and get overwhelmed and don't know what's reliable and reputable. What tips would you give someone whose motto was always "why would you run unless someone was chasing you?"

XO
Liz

Google search "Couch to 5K" sometimes written as C25K. There are lots of free versions of it online. Its a great program that starts with walking, then 30 seconds of jogging and back to walking. Its a 3 day a week program. Then when you see if you like it after the first week, look around for some local 5K's you might be able to join after your C25K program is over (8--12 weeks are most programs, I think.

 

[50sjayne]

Just catching up again...

Hey Mickeys!

TOM is kicking me today. I'm not sure why either. The only thing that I can thing of is when I organized my meds for the week last night, I forgot to take one of them. The vertigo is exhausting. CC

I'm having a kind of bad one too and to top it off forgot my prozac that night--all day yesterday was irritated--finally took a midol lol--it helped.

Well, I can get back on track now. Been a crazy last few days. Friday I got called in to sub so there went my lovely clean the house plan the meals do the shopping day. After work had just enough time grab a leftover bagel/cream cheese, pick up DH and head up the freeway to our kids' basketball games. Traffic was atrocious and missed the first half of DS2's. After the games we hit a Burgerville (mmmmmm) DSs and a friend we gave a ride to absolutely scarfed their meals--teenage boys . I had a small chocolate milkshake (to die for!) and we split a small order of their waffle fries. Got home close to 11 PM.

I am so jealous of your Burgerville. the closest to us in Eugene is Albany.

I did want to post the before photo I put on my WISH journal (which has been sadly neglected). This is from October when I was a vampire for my theme park's haunted house. I havent' decided if I am going back to rides or entertainment this year. (I did both last year, and was a lead for rides the previous two seasons). If I do go back to entertainment my goal is to have more costume choices for Haunt. Due to being short and fat, I had a hard time findign a costume that fit. If it was wide enough, it was way too long. If it was the right length, it was too skinny. I like the costume I had, but it would have looked better if I were thinner.

You look great! That is a good motivator. I was a devil this year had a gorgeous red dress, eyeshadow and horns that I french braided into my hair for work. Had a tail too-- it was fun.

I will also add flavored ice to my water. Love drinking ice cold water and the ice adds just enough flavore. My grocery stores sells lemon, lime, and tangerine flavored ice.

I've never seen this--where do you shop?

 

[Sunshineminnie]

And now, a question for the runners out there. How do you start running when you've never been a runner? I want to give it a shot in the spring (I'll never stick to an outdoor routine in the winter!). I know there are techniques out there to get started (especially for someone with concerns about knees), but I start looking and get overwhelmed and don't know what's reliable and reputable. What tips would you give someone whose motto was always "why would you run unless someone was chasing you?"

XO
Liz

I started walk/running then run/ walking and now I run!

I signed up for a half marathon and trained using the plan Marathoning for Mortals by John Bingham. It was great! I really eases you in to it a little at a time. I always HATED running and never thought I would actually run. Now I like the running part of my training more than the walking. Using his plans, I was able to run/walk the Goofy marathon a couple of years ago!

Now I run a mile/walk a minute. It works great for me.

I do find though, that I really need to have a race on the calendar to motivate me to train. Halfs are probably my favorite. I try to go to a different city each time. I do like the occasional full to challenge myself. But I don't enjoy those as much.

Check out Marathoning for Mortals, and just put one foot in front of the other. You will be amazed at how quickly your body adapts.

 

[pjstevens]

Google search "Couch to 5K" sometimes written as C25K. There are lots of free versions of it online. Its a great program that starts with walking, then 30 seconds of jogging and back to walking. Its a 3 day a week program. Then when you see if you like it after the first week, look around for some local 5K's you might be able to join after your C25K program is over (8--12 weeks are most programs, I think.

I used this to start my walking/running a few years ago. It's gotten me through too many 5K's to remember, two half marathons (one Disney) and a full marathon (Disney)! NEVER in my life did I think I could accomplish any of that. Now that I'm 50# less, I haven't run since May and I'm getting the 'itch' to get back at it (I work out 5-6 days a week, just not running any longer). It's a great program and makes it so easy to stick with.

 

[pjstevens]

I tried to 'multi-quote' but lost it. I just sent a few of your myfitnesspal friend requests. I'm pjstevens (on here and there).

I tracked EVERYTHING yesterday (and expected a bad day since I didn't sleep the night before) but did well and ended with some left over calories (thanks to a late trip to the Y).

Tonight I start back at school and I'm already dreading that I'll be hungry when I get home. It's either eat at 4ish or 9:30ish. I am opting for the 4ish tonight and we'll see how that goes. Going to try to save some calories for a 'good' snack when I get home.

Hope you are all having a good Wednesday.

 

[50sjayne]

Just saying "hi". I just got back - was away - and am overwhelmed with the speed of this sucker. Oh well.

Down 3.5. All about water - drinking it because I changed nada besides that.

I guess all I want to say is right now I'm in a terrific head space. Let's all prray.

Really, great head space. Have lost a lot. Gained some back but not huge amount. Kept majority off for years. This is a great mental leap. Not focusing on the gain but the kept off.

I am most pleased that I have finally accepted - mid-forties - that I weigh high - weirdly high - VERY WEIRDLY - and always will. And will never be tiny/slim/small/skinny and was never meant to be. Yeah for me! Huge.

Well excuse me while I have a personal celebration of my mental health.

Would love to contribute more. Crossing my fingers that I can keep up.

yeah-- I'm having trouble with the speed too, it'll settle down though. I'm glad for the 2 threads. Good for you--we all have a body type, I know skinny people can't gain weight for trying y'know.

50sjayne:

So very sorry for the loss of your baby. We had to have a 14 1/2 year old Boston Terrier put down 2 1/2 years ago, and I still think of her. It absolutely leaves a hole in your heart, and just wanted you to know that I'm sorry, and you're in my prayers.

To My Mickeys
It's a new week! When you're feeling down or tempted, think of the folks on this thread and stay the course (or at least try! ). Seriously, this group has been really motivating to me, and I love that I'm not in this alone. It's great to know that others are facing the same challenge(s) I am, and that if I need help or support, you're a login away.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy week. Let's show some great numbers on the scale this week!

Funny Story
Not sure if you read my pp, but I said that I'm only picking one things to focus on (reducing calories), and the other items are do-better items. Well now I remember why sticking to one or two goals MAX is a good thing.

I went to a reservoir near our house today with my hubby who is an avid exerciser. Now mind you, I haven't exercised in heaven knows how long. With this in mind, I thought to myself, "Bridgett, this is not a good way to 'ease' into exercising." Much to my own internal 'danger Will Robinson' bells and whistles going off in my head, I went. We pull down to the bottom of a long hill, and I'm at the base of the reservoir. I go up the first set of steps on the left side of the dam, and when I reached the top, I honestly thought I'd drop dead. Right there...not exaggerating. So catching my breath (that's putting it mildly), lungs burning, I walked across the dam and went down the other set of steps thinking I could make a big loop back to our car. Going down's not so bad. Right? Well, I guessed wrong and was was more like a big U than a loop. NO way to get to the car from where I was. So I walked a while, only to have to walk BACK UP 125 steps on the right side. Then, of course, I'm still on the other side remember. I had to walk back across and back down the other set of steps to get back to our car. By this time, I've been sucking wind (cold wind) for 40 min or so, and am back at the car. As soon as I get in the car, I feel sick because I've completely over-done it. Then, if that's not bad enough, I start having an asthma attack (wheezing, coughing, tightening of my chest, shortness of breath, whole nine yards). Never had one in my life. It's midnight, and I'm still recovering from the trauma!

Not sure what the moral of the story is...ease into things, or exercise is evil ! At any rate, if you are starting an exercise program, take it easy. We don't want any dead Mickeys around here!

First of all thanks to everyone who has responded to the death of my girl--she was a very cute girl who made the mistake of kissing me from behind her little cage at the pound when she was 5 weeks old. She had a long, healthy life with us and we all really loved her.
buckeyefan--your story cracked me up--no dead Mickeys lol.

Okay, I know I saw 2 posts when I deleted one, but now it appears that the only post I see is the one I deleted, whoops! Do I feel silly!! Let's try this again:

My name is Ami and I'm a 34 year old wife to Gary and mom to Alex & Evan. I work and attend college full time while chauferring my children to their various activities. My life is crazy busy and I wouldn't have it any other way!(most of the time) I started on my life changing journey in August of 2010. After being denied private health insurance and seeing my young Dad's health decline, partially from excess weight I realized I couldn't put it off any longer. That became my Aha! moment. I was still healthy enough to exercise and do what needed to be done, but I would need to do everything it took to get healthy, no cutting corners. It was a rough first couple of months but I had a lot of support from everyone. Once I started seeing results it got a lot easier. I'm also incredibly stubborn and like to finish what I start. And heaven forbid anyone tells me I can't do something! I started out at 285 pounds(I'm 5'7"). I had to get down to 221 pounds to be able to get health insurance. I am proud to say I was able to get my health insurance in April of this past year. I am currently at 171 pounds and my goal is 145. I'd like to reach my goal weight before our long awaited vacation at the end of March but I've hit a major plateau the last month or so. Even though I'm doing everything the way I think I'm supposed to the weight loss has slowed/stopped. I'm researching various websites to try and tweak things and get things started again. I have a very simple plan: I count every calorie I eat and stick to a certain calorie count each day. I also work out 6 days a week for at least an hour. Right now, I've alternating between Richard Simmons(fun!) and P90X and this week I'm adding jogging/running. I try to switch things up so my muscles won't get used to a schedule and not cooperate. I also try not to burn myself out on any one thing. Well, now that I've completed my novel(sorry!) I'll sign off for now. Good luck everyone! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Welcome!

I need someone to talk me down.
I just got into a shouting match with the principal. I lost my cool, but I'm sorry it was justified.
There is a kid at school that is a trouble maker and he gets away with murder. I'm so over it. Today he hit my kid. The school is saying it was an accident. Every freakin' day it's an accident, just today it was my kid. Blah Blah Blah, he's impulsive. Kids frontal lobes don't develop until their teens. Yada Yada I'm sorry I've raised 3 boys, one with impulsive behaviors, guess what, he knows how to control himself when the need arises. Don't freakin make excuses and stop drinking the Blinkville kool-aid.
Oh and to the teacher who called the principal down to the cafeteria, bite me. Yes I told my kid to gather up about 8 of his friends and kick your precious pet students butt, he needs it. This would be the same teacher who hid the precious student when the rest of the damn school was in lock down because he ran away.

OK gotta go cool my jets, I'll be back.
Oh and FWIW, I am pulling DS11 from this school tomorrow and sending him to Catholic school with his brother and sister. I had planned on doing it at the end of the week, but today was the nail in the coffin.

All I can say is Bravo--and----I've been there...lol.

 

[tigger813]

Hi all,

Life is getting in the way of my Dis-ing! Been running around all day getting ready to head to NC tomorrow. And wouldn't you know we are having snow overnight so the drive to Manchester should be fun. I'm packing very few things but my parents have a ton of stuff so this will be interesting! Going to pack as much as we can in the car tonight and then we may have to put stuff on top of the car when we leave.

I'm hanging steady from last Friday. I'll probably do my weigh in tomorrow morning or wait until Sunday after I'm home. My workouts start again on Sunday. Of course we are going out to eat either tomorrow night or Friday and we are having pizza tonight. Just can't deal with cooking tonight. I still have to make the list for Brian of where he needs to be and when for the next two days and print out our boarding passes. Hoping to not check a bag coming back.

Gotta take Ash to the library for a teen event in a few minutes and mail one more package to NC that we can't fit in the car.

TTFN

 

[50sjayne]

QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

135. I think that's reasonable for this challenge. Ideally--130 'cause that's the only weight my rear end seems to finally respond to and let go....Lol.

I'm finally caught up! Now I get to go work out...

Have a great day Mickeys!

 

[inkedupmomma]

Good for you for your workouts! And your first jog outside! Mark this date- chances are you will fall in love jogging and want to continue it. Check out the Jeff Galloway method - it's a run/walk method that really saves your knees, and Jeff Galloway happens to be the guru of RunDisney.

Thanks for the encouragement! I downloaded the couch to 5K app, and plan on starting that at some point.. I think I need to mentally prep a bit more Good idea about marking the date though!!

GOOD MORNING!!



QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

I'm not really sure when I got fixated with the number I chose, but I thin it is because it sounds skinny! Honestly though, anything under 150 and I'll be over the moon happy! I honest to god can not remember ever weighing less than 150! I'm smitten to be under 170 right now!

 

[Disneywedding2010]

QOTD: Ideal weight:
I would like to be around 135 - 140. The BMI calculator is saying that my ideal weight is 127 - 100 pounds, UM HECK NO! I was at 135 when I got married in 2005 and I looked and felt incredible. I was in a size 9/10 depending on what I was wearing. So that's what I'm shooting for.

I glanced through replies but I'll be back to reread them. We're watching a few episodes of Royal Pains right now. Then I need to get on the treadmill and get some milage in, its raining outside.

Dinner is hamburger noodle casserole with a side salad or brocolli and cheese
Dessert: Blue Bunny fudge ar.

I just drank a protein shake to get some extra nutrient in me. I'm noticing that I'm not getting enough fiber in my diet. Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

Magic number is 130, my weight was 120- 130 when I was in my late teens. 120 was realistic for a 20 year old, not so much for an almost 40 year old.
I do have one pair of denim shorts from when we lived in Hawaii though. I'll probably never wear them again because they are probably dated looking but I hang on to them to just see if they fit.
I bought jeans at American Eagle and the 14's fit, when my old jeans were 16/18 and they fit the same way as the 14's. So the 20 year old shorts are the true testament to the size I want to be near.

THIS! i don't have any friends on there and i'd like some! any way to be held more accountable is a good thing!

I'll be your friend!!! Same username? Mine is.

And now, a question for the runners out there. How do you start running when you've never been a runner? I want to give it a shot in the spring (I'll never stick to an outdoor routine in the winter!). I know there are techniques out there to get started (especially for someone with concerns about knees), but I start looking and get overwhelmed and don't know what's reliable and reputable. What tips would you give someone whose motto was always "why would you run unless someone was chasing you?"

XO
Liz

C25K app that I use is from Bluefin the 5K one is called into Ease into 5K.

I tried to 'multi-quote' but lost it. I just sent a few of your myfitnesspal friend requests. I'm pjstevens (on here and there).

I replied!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I just drank a protein shake to get some extra nutrient in me. I'm noticing that I'm not getting enough fiber in my diet. Any ideas or suggestions?

I like the Arnold Flax and Fiber sandwich thins if you eat sandwiches.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

I chose my goal weight based on the top of my WW range. I have no idea if it is realistic, but I've had it for so long, I'm just going with it I don't know what I would look like or feel like at that weight, but I wouldn't be sad to find out I am not married to that number, if I'm happier 5 lbs heavier or lighter, that works for me.

Maria

 

[cruisecrasher]

i find that when i don't have enough sleep i turn to food. i hope you get get some sleep and get back on plan!

welcome!!! sounds like you'll fit in swimmingly here! we have alot of runners on the team! oooo a cruise! i just saw a commercial for DCL this morning and i'd LOVE to go sometime. have you been before??

I'm bad about eating badly when I've been sleep deprived too. And since I've got two preschoolers who take turns having nightmares/wet beds/just don't feel like sleeping days, it feels like it's all the time. And DH is going out of town for two weeks for work Saturday, so it's all me.

I have gone on one DCL cruise, late Sept. 2010 as a weekend getaway after I'd weaned my DD. It was the Best Vacations EVER! As in we may never do WDW again and we honeymooned at WDW levels of incredible. We figured if they were going to be so obliging as to park in Texas, we'd have to take them up on the offer!

QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

Because I will be able to fit back into all of my clothing! (Not just my skinny jeans, but the whole wardrobe!) It's annoying when your PMS pants involve the jump and wiggle just to button in the morning.

The number is definitely in a healthy BMI range. I like maintaining a healthy weight that includes muscle and the ability to easily tote my tots...but not having to purchase a new bigger wardrobe would be nice too.

 

[cruisecrasher]

All this diet and exercise is cutting into my DISigning!
So I thought this up during my morning run:

Quote is by AAMilne

 

[Debbie]

Hey Team Mickey!
I'm new to the board and assigned to this team so go Mickey!

I was a fitness junkie, then I started binge eating. Got that mostly handled, but still have the extra padding to deal with so I'm here trying to unearth my Minnie-Me preferably before my cruise (DCL Magic!) this next fall.
So...I'm here.
And tracking calories, drinking a ton of water and exercising are the easy parts for me.
Soooo. That's it I guess!

Hi all!
I'm still hanging on by my fingernails... I have a really hard time keeping up with all the posts.

I've felt crummy, not sick; just run down and spent all day just nibbling on junk.... too much chocolate and convinced DH to go get ice cream with me..... I am not doing well with this and know it's just a serious lack of will power. On the up side; I did make it to the gym on Sat and I caught myself doing random upright ab exercises through out the day today. I am drinking all of my water too. I guess I just need to get more sleep.

Remember the positive, and, yes, try to get more sleep to boot that crumminess out the door.

Hello everyone and congrats on the awesome successes everyone is having! We are such a strong group of people. I was watching BL tonight (this is the first season I have ever watched, and my first BL DisBoards challenge) and thinking of all of you. We are all just as strong as those people on the show. It is amazing all the things that are happening all across the country (do we have anyone not from the US?- if so- WORLD) because of this challenge. I am very grateful to have been in the right place (disboards) at the right time (beginning of challenge). This is exactly what I needed!

Canada reporting!

QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

For this challenge, my goal is to get closer to Onederland than I've been in a LOT of years!

Ugghh! Been sick all week, just a cold but yuck. No energy but still hungry. How does that work? I'm definitely not one of those people who lose weight when they are sick. I pretty much have eaten soup and toast the last 2 days and today doesn't seem like it is going to be any different. Oh well...right now I just wish I could sleep....but I can't because my nose is all stuffed up.

I hope everyone on Team Mickey is having a much better week than I am.

Fingers crossed that you get that sleep. Boy! Do I understand that one! I am SOOOO tired of waking up every hour or two all night long.

I'm not really sure when I got fixated with the number I chose, but I thin it is because it sounds skinny! Honestly though, anything under 150 and I'll be over the moon happy! I honest to god can not remember ever weighing less than 150! I'm smitten to be under 170 right now!

When I lost a lot of weight, I plateaued at 170. I got discouraged (even though I felt good), and ended up putting it all back on again. I'd love to be 170 again.

All this diet and exercise is cutting into my DISigning!
So I thought this up during my morning run:

Quote is by AAMilne

Love this!

So far, so good, despite DH making supper and asking me if I wanted some dessert. He just doesn't understand. But I love him anyway.

 

[BMC423]

GOOD MORNING!!

well friends, these days are really getting ahead of me lately. i feel like i haven't had a chance to sit down. making eating right and exercise a priority has really taken away from my DIS time!!

QOTD: WHY is your goal weight your goal weight? do you have a magic number? or do you want to lose enough to fit back into your "skinny" jeans? is the number you've chosen in the healthy BMI range?

For this challenge my goal is 140. I haven't been at this weight since college. I started college at 125 and graduated at 160 . When I got married I was at 170, and around 200 when I had my son. I lost some weight after that but have stayed within the 190s and 180s.

For me being in the 140s mean being fit enough to do everything I want. Also means feeling better about myself and improving my self esteem.