Weight Loss 2009

[Joann]

Np ... hope its ok I posted that nowhere on my book says I cant hehehe!
Joann

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

I am in. My ticker says it all. sigh. I would like to lose as much of that as I can... it is part of "the year of me" that i have going on for 2009. I have made a goal, and my reward will be Disney. :O) Well, really my reward will be that I will be healthier, sleep better, play easier with my kids. :O) I just really need help, and I need a way to be accountable. How will this all work? will we be doing our own weigh ins? or?

 

[BELLEDOZER]

Just to let everyone know that I stepped on the scale this morning, and I've lost just over 6 lbs since I started my diet on Jan 7th. This is despite going to a curling banquet last night, where there were tons of food. I really watched my portions and even though there was chocolate cheese cake (I LOVE cheesecake!), only took a tiny sliver of it, and enjoyed it. So 6 lbs down, 36 lbs to go. Have a great day!

Trish

 

[Joann]

CONGRATZ BELLEDOZER ON THE 6LB LOSS!!! I only started Jan 7th and I weighed in today ( at home, I weigh myself 1 time a week) and my first week I lost 2lbs .. not bad since I ate Mcdonalds once and 2 hot dogs at Ikea yesterday hehe! I was within my points so still had the loss! Keep up the good work girls!!!

 

[pkitty]

Great work BELLEDOZER !!!!!

A LITTLE BIT GOOFY, we're with you all the way. Keep checking in and we will be here for you and you for us ! We're in this together everyone and together we can do it !

Keep healthy.

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!! I am really determined to do it...I have a Disney trip on the line!!! LOL!

Today I had my first ever cup of Green tea. apparently it is good and aids in weight loss?

ANYWAY i tried a cup today, and i must admit...it wasn't terrible. I do not like 'tea' and the smell of green tea, well, it smells like the zoo. but it wasn't terrible. maybe I will need to get some more Green Tea K-Cups!

Great work BELLEDOZER !!!!!

A LITTLE BIT GOOFY, we're with you all the way. Keep checking in and we will be here for you and you for us ! We're in this together everyone and together we can do it !

Keep healthy.

 

[candielips]

Just to let everyone know that I stepped on the scale this morning, and I've lost just over 6 lbs since I started my diet on Jan 7th. This is despite going to a curling banquet last night, where there were tons of food. I really watched my portions and even though there was chocolate cheese cake (I LOVE cheesecake!), only took a tiny sliver of it, and enjoyed it. So 6 lbs down, 36 lbs to go. Have a great day!

Trish

Congratulations! 6 lbs in 5 days is amazing! Any tips you would care to share?

ON a sadder note, I need to find a new WW meeting as I have started a job that has me working through the time I was going. Sat. mornings were so good for me because my DH could stay w/ my DD18mths while I had some mommy time w/o chasing her.

 

[BELLEDOZER]

My doctor told me to eat small portions throughout the day, versus 3 large meals a day. So long as what I'm eating is healthy, and I'm eating small portions of it, it works. I was involved in a major car crash 12 years ago ( I rear ended a fellow on the local hwy at 95kmh, after hitting a patch of oil on the road) . So when my back goes out on me, it's not just the spine that get's sore, it's the entire back. She thinks that my back can no longer support the weight I'm currently at, and the way it's been the past couple of weeks, I tend to agree with her. What really is the pits, is that I leave for the mouse (DL) in 20 days for a 15 to 16 day visit down there. We are driving down there, and hubby want's to hit all the greasy spoons he can find while we're down there . My doc and I have agreed that so long as I don't gain alot of weight while I'm travelling, and watch what I eat, I'll be fine. I'm really going to see if I can lose further weight while I'm travelling. I just have to remind myself that my back's going to pay for that double hamburger I'm contemplating (just kidding!) . Have a great day everyone!!

Trish

 

[wannago2disney]

broke down and picked up a scale today. its a body fat and hydration calculator as well..... ... it would appear that I have lost 4lbs in the past 6 days...not too bad....DH and I have agreed to lose 20lbs by my birthday (April 28)....when I hit the 20lb mark he's taking me to Red Lobster! ....love red lobster! if I lose 40lbs...I get some new clothes. (he offered great wolf lodge but I said I would rather save the $$ for Disney, but now that I think about it I think that maybe back stage passes for Brad Paisley or Tim Mcgraw would be good as both are coming to Sarnia this Summer!)

I managed to choke down my 8 cups of water today but its rather hard for me in the winter...anyone have any ideas of how to make it easier?

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

broke down and picked up a scale today. its a body fat and hydration calculator as well..... ... it would appear that I have lost 4lbs in the past 6 days...not too bad....DH and I have agreed to lose 20lbs by my birthday (April 28)....when I hit the 20lb mark he's taking me to Red Lobster! ....love red lobster! if I lose 40lbs...I get some new clothes. (he offered great wolf lodge but I said I would rather save the $$ for Disney, but now that I think about it I think that maybe back stage passes for Brad Paisley or Tim Mcgraw would be good as both are coming to Sarnia this Summer!)

I managed to choke down my 8 cups of water today but its rather hard for me in the winter...anyone have any ideas of how to make it easier?

Hope everyone had a good Monday!

Wow!!! It measures hydration!!! Love that!!! (would not love the fat measuring as much for me). I love the Nestle Pure Life Sparkling Lime, Lemon or even 'plain' Sparkling water from A&P or no frills- we also use Brita and I add a bit of lemon juice, but I try to be careful of not having too much lemon (dentally).

Walking wise, I did the one mile walk both yesterday and today so am up to 5 miles total. I figure when I've hit 40 miles that's once around the entire WDW property. Food wise am not doing too badly. Treat wise the Reid's Dairy fudgesicles are amazing and only 64 calories, DH has me hooked, it's funny to be buying them when it's so freaking cold but we do

Received these tips in email from WW, love the english muffin idea:

* My original promise was that I only had to work out 20 minutes a day because I knew that every day I had 20 minutes that I was wasting in front of the TV, time that could be traded for walking or using my elliptical trainer

* I often use Weight Watchers English Muffins as a dessert with tea at night. I spread sugar-free applesauce on them and it replaces cake or pie—for a POINTS value of just 1!

* Be mentally ready. I'm convinced that you have to want to do it for yourself, mostly by yourself and have a clear reason why. If you have not psyched yourself up for a weight-loss marathon, you might initially—and briefly—sprint, but not cross the finish line.

* Reinforce your resolve by using the online Weight Tracker and checking the weight-loss graphs online to see that you are heading in the right direction.

 

[BitsnBearsMom]

Ok - I managed to get some exercise tonight...... I helped ds' go to the pony field, caught a pony, helped groom her, helped tack her up then walked around the outside of the riding ring area to keep my toes from freezing off while I watched him ride... rubbed my nose a bit when it got numb too. THEN I got to help un-tack the pony, groom her again, put her blanket on and helped him take her back to the pony field - with a nice carrot of course..... for the pony not me though!!
That MUST count as exercise!!! What WAS I thinking letting him take riding lessons and agreeing to have them all winter... he'd better remember this when he gets older!!

 

[candielips]

Ok - I managed to get some exercise tonight...... I helped ds' go to the pony field, caught a pony, helped groom her, helped tack her up then walked around the outside of the riding ring area to keep my toes from freezing off while I watched him ride... rubbed my nose a bit when it got numb too. THEN I got to help un-tack the pony, groom her again, put her blanket on and helped him take her back to the pony field - with a nice carrot of course..... for the pony not me though!!
That MUST count as exercise!!! What WAS I thinking letting him take riding lessons and agreeing to have them all winter... he'd better remember this when he gets older!!

That is total exercise. I love when we are able to find exercise in our daily lives. It makes it feel not so much like exercise.
Speaking of exercise, I need to get my butt off of here and to my 9 am spinning class.

 

[TammyLynn33]

Hey Guys
Just checking in sounds like everyone is doing well.
I
m ok I was down 3lbs in one week so I was happy, then I started getting sick Sat not sure if its stress, exhaustion, the flu or just plain my body not liking me dieting. I also tried a supplement so im not ruling that out either. Im disappointed I was doing it healthily and a setback sucks..

 

[candielips]

One thing to remember TammyLynn is not to let a lapse turn into a collapse.

 

[LuvBaloo]

Gillian from Biggest Loser, has a great analogy about setbacks and slipping off your plan. "if your car gets a flat tire, you don't flatten the other 3, you fix it and keep going".

I'm using that concept to keep me from quitting when I have a slip up.

 

[TammyLynn33]

Im not really saying I fell off the wagon..lol Im just saying I feel lousy.
I did manage to skate with the kids for two hours and am feeling a bit better..I think its just the adjustment phase..

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Im not really saying I fell off the wagon..lol Im just saying I feel lousy.
I did manage to skate with the kids for two hours and am feeling a bit better..I think its just the adjustment phase..

Hope you feel better Tammy

My WW weigh in was today, down 1.8 lbs. Went to the track for a 2 mile walk. Feeling much better this week compared to last.

 

[ChisJo]

Well, as much as I love chocolate and anything crunchy (LOVE pringles), I have no choice but to lose 20lbs...Dr's orders. It's not that I'm terribly overweight, but I got surgery a couple of years ago, and the way that the surgical incision set wasn't right, so the surgeon sent me to a plastic surgeon to get it repaired. It's paid for if I lose 20lbs....and it's noticeable through clothing, I'm getting married in June, and I want it gone before then. So, I have 12 weeks to lose it....wish me luck!

I am pretty much concentrating on training for my half marathon (I was supposed to do the full marathon in Disney this past weekend, but unfortunately, I got an injury in September that put me out for 3 months, and then stress, and life happened....so I couldn't complete the marathon). To do the weight training, I am doing the Wii Fit and it works, truly! I have so much fun doing it, and it has made my muscles sore on more than one occasion....

Good luck everyone....let's keep up the good work!

 

[BELLEDOZER]

I've had an adjustment phase as well. Yesterday I was craving protein, and was eating small amounts of it all day. Finally figured out that it was the B12 I was craving, more so than the protein. Prior to going on "the diet" I was having a nut butter and honey sandwich for lunch everyday. Figured out that my system missed the extra boost of B12. I'm going to take some supplements for the next couple of weeks until my body adjusts to it. Since I took the B12 supplement today, the protein cravings stopped. Have a great evening!

Trish

 

[wannago2disney]

ok, so it is absolutely freaking cold outside and for the life of me I can't seem to choke down more than a small glass of water and I have a really bad craving for gravy and mashed potatoes....the only thing stopping me from stuffin a chicken with all the fixin's is time...Emmy has dance tonight at 5pm so I can't be home to cook that big a meal....breath....breath