~The Daily Grind~ 2/8/10

[ddavis860]

Well, I didn't go to work out after work... too apathetic I guess.

Have to start though. There is a challenge at the hosp, and DH challenged me. It starts on 2/15... it runs for 10 weeks... hope this gets me motivated...

Anyway, going to get my jammies on and have dinner...

Rebecca- glad the visitors took care of the problem.

Gotta check out the sugar weenies recipe too...

 

[PinballFamily]

Well, I didn't go to work out after work... too apathetic I guess.

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Gotta check out the sugar weenies recipe too...

Uh oh! Wait....danger, Will Robinson...danger!!!! I worry about these two parts of your post!!!!

 

[ddavis860]

THAT's Funny!!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Debbie, I need to lose weight too. My doctor is going to freak out on Thursday when he sees how much I've gained in one year.

Did you want to do this together? I need someone to keep me honest.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Deb & AWM--can I be "buddies" with you all for this challenge? I need someone to keep me honest for the working out part, too! I am doing the WISH Biggest Loser, but it's such a big group, but I don't feel like I'm letting them down if I don't work out. Is that awful?? I want to get 10 lbs off before our June trip!! Mostly, though, I'm trying to get in better heart-health-shape!!

 

[ddavis860]

Debbie, I need to lose weight too. My doctor is going to freak out on Thursday when he sees how much I've gained in one year.

Did you want to do this together? I need someone to keep me honest.

That would be great!! It's easier to have a buddy! There is a good website I've been checking out. I happened upon it, and talked to the head of the gym about it, she said it's a great resource. It's called Spark People.com. You can track your food, exercise, and other stuff. They also send info emails.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

You want me to track my food? Ouch! That would certainly be a humbling experience.

I should do it though. I am so guilty of just snacking a sourdough pretzel here, a bag of pumpkin seeds there, a soft peppermint (by the 2s) every time I walk in the kitchen, some Panera bread here and some cheese and pepperoni to go with it please. And that is just what I am conscience of doing.

I will check out the website in a few minutes. I should go right now and do the 10 minutes on the elliptical. I'm supposed to be up to 20 by February, but I skipped most of January.

 

[ddavis860]

Sure Brooke! It's so much easier to do it together! I checked the WISH boards, but they are huge!

I'm low carbing, it seems to work better for me. But I totally fell off the wagon with DS18's bday, and I have to get back on track! I got a girl at work interested in the South Beach diet. That one I really like.

Anyway, I didn't get any cuppycakes today, because with everyone home and me at work, they all disappeared So, they saved me from myself

 

[ddavis860]

Yeah, tracking and planning keeps you honest... at least that's what I found on WW. But the site I posted is free, and WW isn't.

 

[morgansmom2000]

I need to do it too. I've gone waaaaaaaay out of control. I am a lifetime member of WW (I met my goal back in 1994), and I do really well on it, when I follow it. I've got to shop tomorrow, I'm going to do a list and stick to it! (I am making cuppycakes tomorrow, but for Princess's special snack for Friday). I'll have DH bring them in to work.

 

[ddavis860]

Did you do the exchanges program or points? honestly, I did better on the exchanges. Points seemed easier, but in the end I really wasn't losing weight, just $$

 

[morgansmom2000]

I've done both. I lost more weight on the exchanges, but I was also 21. I don't mind the points, and they really keep me on track.

 

[joyah]

You go girls. I did really well this summer and lost almost 20 lbs 1 by 1 they are creeping back on. I'd love to drop another 10 in the next couple of months. Winter is my downfall. course I hay and I don't get along and being the helpful wife I am I loaded the guy when he came on friday and my lovely rash is retuning, so now I really don't feel like doing anything cause I look like crap. there is no reason that I can't go do 30 sit ups on the exercise ball...... okay off my behind and do them.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

15 minutes. 75 rpm forward 61 rpm backwards. 1.05 miles.

I hurt.

I need water.

 

[ddavis860]

Wow Ann! I'm impressed!!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I forgot how sweaty it is to really work it. I've been babying myself earlier this year and just kinda plodding along.

So, if I join this Sparks people thing, is there a group only we join to keep track of each other or does everyone on that website get to see us?

 

[ddavis860]

I really don't know if you can do a private group. We could always do a yahoo group like the circle journals.

 

[StitchIsOurHero]

Ooh, that would be cool! I'm a WW points girl, too, and it really, really works for me. . .if I follow it! That would be the key there!

Way to kick it, Ann!!

 

[ddavis860]

I think it's cool too! It's going to be better with a group of friends!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

Is there a way to figure points without joining? Or do you have to eat their food like that Jenny Craig gig? I'm not sure my DH will let me spend the $$ on a program when it's my own lazy fault for getting this way.