Weight loss for Wishers and becoming Leaner Meaners!

[twoWDWfools]

Hey everyone!

I also cannot drink the soy milk. No matter what I do to it, it's gross. However I also do not drink milk - not lactose intolerant but if I put too much in cereal it can make me slightly queasy. It also smells sour to me long before anyone else thinks it's going. Fine with cheese/yogurt just not in large quantities.

And cereal for breakfast leaves me looking for more food in about an hour, too. I like either greek yogurt with fruit/granola or a whole wheat english muffin with sunflower butter.

If you have a Trader Joe's store in your area, they carry Greek yogurt MUCH cheaper than anyone else and their english muffins are about half the price of Thomas'. I get my granola at Whole Foods.

Keep up the great work!

 

[amykab]

Morning Everyone!

Thanks for all of the breakfast protein suggestions! I went to make the smoothie Lisa suggested and remembered I need to buy a new blender since mine went up in smoke the last time I used it!

Cindy I hope the cold is on its way out!!! A truckload of PD for Boston qualifying!

Stacie Congrats on the water fitness training! I hope to join our YMCA soon so I can take some of the water classes they offer. What kind of bike do you have again? We're shopping for bikes and I just remember that I really liked how yours looked. (not that looks should be a high priority! )

I did get in a good run last night. Instead of following the 3/2 intervals suggested in the MfM plan, I kind of just went with how I felt and ended up running 5-6 minutes with 1-2 minutes walking. I actually felt better than when I did the shorter intervals last week and covered almost a quarter mile more in the same amount of time.

Have a good day!

 

[postesf]

Stacie Congrats on the water fitness training! I hope to join our YMCA soon so I can take some of the water classes they offer. What kind of bike do you have again? We're shopping for bikes and I just remember that I really liked how yours looked. (not that looks should be a high priority! )

Yay! I think you will really like the water classes! I know I do. As far as the bike, We got the Trek FX 7.2. Mine is the WSD (Women's Specific Design). For me, it seemed like a really good starter bike--a good cross between a road bike and hybrid bike. I was also told you can change out the gear cassette in the back to make it a bit more like the road bike at low cost of around $40 if I ever see I need to do that. Right now, I'm pretty happy with it.

Good luck and have fun shopping!

Stacie

 

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning Lean Meaners! I went for my weekly training session yesterday. I didn't get as good a workout as I had hoped. I'm still having some foot pain which my PT wasn't able to figure out. He says I'm still okay to run so I'm happy about that! I was hoping for a tougher workout so that I could burn off some of the birthday cake so I told him I'm bringing him a big piece instead. Otherwise I'm going to end up eating cake the rest of the week.

Lynn - I love the Kashi Go Lean Crunch! Have you tried their Honey Almond Flax cereal!

Amy - I was looking at my carton of skim milk and it says one cup has 9g of protein. I think eggs have about 6g ... although neither will have as much as a protein shake.

Cindy - I hope you feel better soon! It seems to be the time of year for colds.

jeanneg - I've never been a fan of soy milk either. I don't mind chocolate soy milk as much but it still wouldn't be my first choice.

Lisa - The yogurt parfait recipe sounds yummy! I've never heard of Greek yogurt before. I'll have to keep an eye out for it when I go to the grocery store this weekend.

Jeff - Wow I hope to run that fast - one day

Kayci - Congrats on losing the first 25! I'm the same way when I lose weight - I get a little side tracked after losing a little bit as well.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[JustSmile]

Hi friends! I logged on early this morning, and WOW! we've been busy around here. That's fantastic! Way to stay on plan, Lean Meaners! I took notes and then got busy with the kidlets and now I'm back to post. Hopefully, my notes still make sense.
Amy....looks like you had a good run last night and CONGRATS on your 5k, I know under 12mpm was your goal! I tend to stick with peanut butter toast on Earth Grains double fiber bread (2pcs.=2 pts)! It sticks with me all morning. And...if you're looking to make smoothies-nothing beats a Magic Bullet---you make a single serving and throw the cup in the dishwasher--easy, easy, easy.
Beth...Water is the thing I struggle with most and I can always feel it in my runs. It's amazing what a difference it makes. I don't think anyone took offense at your low carb suggestions. I think we all understand that what works for you, may not work for me and vice versa. I've settled into the WW program because it's become easy and natural for me, but I've gotten lazy and not writing my food intake down and that's my downfall. Thanks for your suggestions and driving the wagon train!
Jeanne...my little guys burns are getting better everyday----I don't think the Dr. knew who to console first, as both Timmy and I were really upset.
Maria...Hey girl! So glad we didn't lose you.
Panda....Your suggestions are always welcome around here and we miss you when you don't show yourself for a couple of days. How's the walking program at the gym going?
Howard...Nice run and you sure know how to sweet talk the ladies around here! Glad you found our new thread.
Cindy...I was thinking..nice relaxing massage (not painful) I'm not sure my stoller will ever be up to another run....The frame popped through the nylon (what do I expect after 10 years?) Sending ixiedust: for your cold. Mama always said, "Rest and lots of liquids." Sometimes old remedies are the best.
Mike...sorry about the knee, but I think you're smart in keeping your sights on the bigger picture. We are banana bread lovers around here, too. Although, a loaf only lasts for a couple of hours with the 4 boys picking on it. I'm giving the recovery shake recipe to my son.
Lisa....Yum, the cottage cheese "parfait" sounds awesome.
Kayci... from one Show-Me state-er to the other. I did the same thing you did and lost about 30 lbs then plateaued for 7 mos. . Mike suggested in a post that it's not what you're eating for the last day or two, it's what you've done for the last 2 weeks. I realized that I'd be really good and stick to my plan for 7-8 days and when I saw nothing on the scale.... I'd cheat. Then I'd repeat! I finally started writing everything down and pledged to stick with in for 2wks and.....the scale started moving again. Now, as I'm writing this I realize that I need to start writing in all down again to be more accountable.
Stacie...Nice job choosing the yogurt parfait and the Egg McMuffin wouldn't be a bad choice either. You stuck with it and finished the 5k, that's something to be very proud of.
Lynn...
Jeff... 8:43 average....You boys are all soooooooo speedy! Only in my dreams will I run that fast.
Liz....Nice to see you (or hear from you). I love yogurt with granola on top. I had been making my own, but can't find a recipe that I love. So now, I'm back to buying "Bare-Naked" and just found "Udi's" which is really yummy, too.
Vicky...Yum, B-day cake! Sometimes, it's just better to give it away.
Everyone else....
Yesterday was pilates, today is an easy 4 miler. We've been busy with all the boys and our oldest DS15 is running Cross Country. He had a meet yesterday, and it's always amazing to see these kids pushing themselves to the limit. One of the girls ran by yesterday, she was going uphill and passed by saying, "I just want to quit", the group around me encouraged her saying, "You can do this". Then two girls came across the finish line with their arms around each others shoulders because one girl fell and the other girl (from another school) stoppped to help her up and then helped her run the last 1/2 mile to the finish line. I get so much inspiration from going to those meets. If you've got extra pixie dust send it Jake's way because next week he starts in qualifying races for state. His fastest time is a 16:48-5k. Have a great day all!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

All caught up, and ready to chat!

Hey Lean Meaners!

Connie -- Thanks for starting the new thread!

Lisa -- Count me on the wagon, too! I'm more of a passenger, but I navigate well for others!

Vicki --

Amyk -- Is that baby running you ragged yet? She's already started off on the right fitness foot!

Wendy -- Keep on Leading, we will follow!

Vic --

Beth -- I know how you Nascar people drive, this is going to be a speedy wagon! Pick me and Julie up as you swing through Boston

Julie -- Are you ready for your first race?!

Kayci -- I don't know where you get Snickerdoodle ice cream, and that's probably a good thing. I don't think I could resist!

Cindy -- I love the Beck Diet Solution, I just need to get back to following it. I even have my index cards, I just need to pull them out. I hope your cold does get better, and you feel awesome for your marathon!

Tracy -- Hola!

Tracey -- I hope your son's hand is better. That is so scary as a parent, but I'm sure he was happy to have Mom cater to his every need when it happened.

Lynn -- I've always wanted a good look around at the West, Let's go!

Liz -- Your goals are definitely achievable!

Mike -- I know it's driving you crazy to rest, but you know you have to do it.

Jeanne -- Onederland is calling us, we will get there! That candypalooza was just crazy!

Jeff -- YOur medal frame sounds awesome, what's even better is the effort you put into earning them.

Stacie -- How'd the water test go?

Dave -- So glad to see you and read your sage advice. You and Erica are both great role models!

Howard -- Who's been working hard?! So totally you!

I took my first yoga class at work Tuesday. It was really fun, and much more challenging than I thought it would be. Who knew my toes could curl under? The subsidized classes (a healthy employee is a productive employee) only cost us $5, but I spent $80 on equipment and clothes, so I guess I'd better enjoy it!

I decide to increase my daily wogs to 2.75 miles, and go to 3 next month. I'm just not getting enough challenge after 2.5 for two weeks. Hopefully this will also get the scale moving -- downward, that is

My breakfast of choice is low sugar oatmeal with a handful of blueberries and a sprinkling of sliced almonds. Eggs make me vaguely nauseous, so I try to avoid them...

Everybody have a Lean Mean Night, and a Great New Day!
Maria

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Meaners.

Funny that a few of you mention eggs making you nauseous in the morning. They do me too!! I cannot eat eggs until at least 9 a.m. (of course I have been up for 4-5 hours by then).

I tend to lean toward lighter breakfast and lunches as I eat so early. I snack a lot during the day (yes veggies and fruit) but I try to add in a protein with my snack to make it last a little longer. I am also working on adding some protein in on my long runs instead of just electrolytes. It has been making a difference with my mile 12 cramp that I get during a half. Yes, I got another one but Amybeth was in such agony by then it seemed like too small of a thing to bother with.

I hate to say this out loud but I buy my Greek yogurt at WalMart. It is cheaper there and I find it the same quality as the stuff I get at the health food store. I add almonds, sunflower seeds, fruit, pretty much anything to bulk it up a little but I am loving the added protein and it has a little more substance than regular yogurt. My kids are even eating it!!

Mike, I have to be careful what I eat for breakfast too. If I eat the wrong thing I will eat the wrong things all day. I did order some high protein cereal from GNC which, turns out, is just cereal with whey powder in it. DUH. So there is a suggestion for you cereal eaters, add a scoop of whey protein to your cereal to bulk it up a little. I do have to say that it definitely sticks with me better than regular cereal. It also comes in these handy pouches that I can pack for WDW...

Maria, yoga, the benefits are endless, your core, your mind, your muscles... You will come to love it after you get more comfortable with it. I try to get in 15 minutes every day.

Amy, invest in a Magic Bullet or something similar. It is small to store and perfect smoothie size. I use mine ALL the time. I used it last night to make pesto sauce for my pasta dish!!

Everyone else, a big old hi!!!

From the Great North Woods, hey lets get back to the way we were right, I am suffering from a massively sore toe. I tried to trim the nail and it made me cry, really. Apparently I was pushing off a different way than usual but I was running faster than usual too, not to mention the hills... So I read in RW that you can substitute 3.5 bike miles for every 1 run mile and I am going to use that plus the elliptical to get me through this little sore time. Hopefully it is over and done with by this weekend.

The 2 other things that I wanted to mention from RW this month are that green tea helps with post-run soreness issues. Apparently the catechins which are also great for cancer prevention and other things, also help with muscle soreness. So drink green tea!!

Next up, incentive to race, the newly recommended post race recovery drink is.... CHOCOLATE MILK. YAY for little things in life.

 

[Cindylou]

Good Morning Meaners,

Lisa: Pixie Dust for your toe. I hope it gets better soon. I saw that bit about the green tea in RW. I have a box on my desk at work, maybe I should start drinking it. Thanks for the Walmart suggestion for the greek yogurt, I’ll have to check it out.

Maria: So nice to see you. Good job on increasing your wogs. I’m sure if you stay consistent you’ll see the scale move. I hope you enjoy the yoga. It’s great that your company is helping you get healthy. My company just started feeding us once a week. I think they are trying to boost morale. First it was pizza then ice cream and cookies and today is breakfast. I don’t want to seem ungrateful, but I wish they would have a few healthier choices. Hopefully they will have some fruit.

Tracey: Lots of luck to Jake with qualifying for states. Sub 17 minute 5K is fabulous, especially for cross-country. I’m not sure what the courses are like where you are, but when I ran in HS they always had HILLS. Sorry about your stroller. Hopefully you can find a good deal at a yard sale.

Vicky: Belated birthday wishes if it’s your bday cake you are giving away. I hope the foot pain goes away.

Stacie: I checked out the Pandora jewelry site. Those bracelets are gorgeous. Unfortunately the one I like cost 4 digits. Not quite in my budget right now – or anytime soon.

Amy: Good job on running longer intervals. Maybe going with how your body feels is the way to go.

Liz: Thanks for the Trader Joe’s suggestion. We have one not too far away, I will try there.

Beth: Thanks for the cheers. Your tip of the day is a great one, if only I could adhere to it. I have that all or nothing thinking which can really sink me if I have one cheat.

To everyone else: Hello, hope healthy eating and strong training are a part of your day today.

My cold is hanging around. I really hope it's on the down turn. I left work early yeterday to take a nap and ended up sleeping for 4 hours. I didn't get my soup made, but hopefully tonight I will. I won't run today and I'll see how I feel tomorrow. I'm trying to eat as much fruit as I can although I'm really craving the simple carbs right now.

Have a great day everyone.
Cindy

 

[JustSmile]

Good morning, leaners!
Maria...So you're here. Yoga class sounds wonderful. I used to go to one and loved it, but it has fallen to the wayside and a need to find another class that I like. Maybe I should get a DVD and try at home. Increasing your wogs should bring a change in the numbers ixiedust:.
Lisa...Sorry about the sore toe. I, too, saw the mention of the green tea in RW (then my son snagged away the magazine...well....it is his subscription ). I love that chocolate milk is a great recovery drink. I read that on here a long time ago and it has become my after run drink of choice. Life is Good!
Cindy...Yep, our cross country courses have lots of hills. The course at state is said to be the toughest in the state. I guess that's how it should be . Wow, a 4 hour nap! I would say that your body definitely needed the rest. Take care of that cold.
Everybody else...
Yesterday, I got in my 4 miles on the TM. Not my favorite place to run, but I had to get it in . I still haven't made my dinner reservations for Jan. We just keep discussing our options . I think that since we're going w/o the kidlets, we're just not sure where to go. LeCellier is always one of our favs and I know what our usual must-do's are ,but, what about y'all? What's your favorite restaurant in WDW? Maybe you'll bring to mind something I didn't think about.
Have a good day and stay strong!

 

[princessrunner]

Favorite restaurant for just DH and I....Cali Grill in the Contemporary. You can't beat the view!!

Favorite restaurant with kidlets...Whispering Canyon Cafe although my DD is getting a little "old" for the horse races!!

I called yesterday to try and get last minute ressies (okay last minute for an anal planner like myself) at Ohana for breakfast and WCC for my birthday dinner and there was zero available at either. I was told to try the week before, right before and then when we are at WDW. Perfect. Did I mention my anal plannerness.....

 

[postesf]

Good Morning all!!!

Re: Pandoroa Jewelry... The Charm bracelet costs $50 and then the charms range from about $25 to... well... on up. I'm sure you can have lost of $$ in then when you are done.

I love Cali Grill too! Yum! The steak is my fav!!!! Dh and I ate at Narcoossee's (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) and it was super nice for a date night. Seemed the lighting is a bit more dim than Cali Grill and the steak there was fabulous as well!!!

I can't believe I going to divulge this, but DH and I are thinking may start to think about starting a family. We have some financial things we need to work on, but I'm getting ready to be 29 and I'd like to have 2 kids and I feel like my time will start running out. If any have read in my journal, it mentions that my Doc thinks I may have PCOS and therefore I think it may take a while. Apparently nothing is really clear cut w/ me... PCOS, Celiac, Thyroid... My brother was born w/ Spina Bifida and since that runs in the family, that is another reason not to wait too long as well. That really scares me. DH is ready now, (our neighbors just had a baby so DH is loving visiting them and their baby!) but I want to wait until after the Danskin Tri at WDW next year. So... all of that to say I really have to get serious about this weight loss thing so by the time it's time to try, I'll be at a healthier weight.

Ok...that's enough rambling for me.

I hope everyone has a great day!!!

Stacie

 

[bunnyfoo]

Morning Lean Meaners!! I didn't get to go out for my run yesterday as the rain got quite heavy in the afternoon. My shoes aren't waterproof and I didn't want to risk getting blisters since forecast says the next few days are suppose to be warm and sunny! I'm hoping it stays that way for just another week so I won't have to bundle up for my 5K on the 19th!

Lisa - I didn't know that about Green tea and post-run soreness. I'm glad though because I usually drink about 2-3 cups every day anyway. I was a little concerned because I noticed that so many products now have green tea extract. Do you know if there's such a thing as consuming too much green tea?

Maria - I've always wanted to start yoga. I got as far as buying yoga clothes... I wish our workplace subsidized exercise programs. Let me know how it goes!

Cindy - Thanks for the birthday wishes! Yes, it was my birthday cake. I actually ended up with a couple of them. Part of me feels bad letting them go to waste - the other part of me feels bad eating them and letting them go to my waist! Hope you're doing better today!

Tracey - Some of my favourite restaurants are Kona, Boma, Cali Grill and Chef Mickey's.

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning folks!

Just wanted to throw out a warning - I went to the "sparkpeople" site, signed on. My husband says that we are now getting spam e-mails that we have never gotten before - we do not know if the two are related, but it is suspicious. I also found that their calorie counter did not have anything in it that I was eating! It did not have much choise in cereal, and all their cereal was paired with toast - I do not eat toast with breakfast. For lunch I had a peach and some cashews - could not find either on the list!

Scott and I have been using chocolate milk as a recovery drink after races for awhile. When you are not at home, it is much easier to access chocolate milk than making a smoothie!!! If we are driving to a local race, we keep some in a cooler in the car for when we get back, otherwise, we have some in the fridge of our condo to drink when we return. Our pre-race meal is always half a bagel with peanut butter and a banana.

Because we are DVC members, we rarely eat out any more at WDW. When we do, it will more likely be counter service, one of our favorites is Earl of Sandwich at DTD. Lately, we have also been hitting Rainforest Cafe. Some of our old favorites at Epcot are Marrekesh (sp), Rose and Crown, and Mexico. One of our very favorite is Food and Wine Festival booths!

Have a great day!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning Lean and Mean Team.

We are counting down the days till the ToT trip. Can't wait, I'm so ready for a vacation. It's been a long tough year for us with Erica's bunion surgery and recovery. The economy will probably suck for quite a while so we might as well go hang out at the mouse house for a while. I hear the beer is good there.

Remember we are having a party at the Boardwalk Villas small pool after the ToT party at the Disney Studios. Stop by on your way back to your rooms and say hi.

I bought a Stick for my birthday and will see if it does better than my rubber rolling pin from WalMart. It will travel easier anyway, I got the marathon version.

Have an awesome day y'all.

Walking Panda

 

[mkymsehi]

Quick run by...

I'll chime in on Boma's at Animal Kingdom resort. We ate dinner there last January after finishing the marathon. Waaaaaay tooooooo maaaaaannny chooooooices. I must have gone through that buffet line three times, maybe four. Food was really flavorful, and plentiful.

I tend to stay away from those fillers like salad, starches, and dessert, and just concentrate on the entree's. Wheeew, was I stuffed!

So even though I Goofy'd, by the time I got home after 15 days at WDW, I gained weight.

Other sit down dining places I like are the Yachtsman Steakhouse, Spoodles, Narcoosee's, Hoop De Do Review, The Brown Derby, Earl of Sandwich, and Fulton's Crab House. Give me more time, and I'll think of others.

 

[jeanneg]

We tried Yak and Yeti when we were at AK for EEC. My son and I both liked it alot. We also like the food at Kona cafe, but there's not much to the atmosphere. Maya Grill at the CSR is also a good place that alot of people don't know about so you can usually get a ressie. Someone told me that the Captain's Grill at the Beach and/or Yacht Club has very good food at a reasonable price. We have a ressie to go there during our TofT trip.

 

[funwalker]

Okay, I just seen this thread - it was tarted a week ago and I am all ready pages behind!

I did read the posts (more than one) of those wonderful people who have only 5 pounds to lose - Gulp, Me I have 20 pounds I NEED to lose.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Lean Mean Brigade!

Hmm. Another stonker with a co-irker today. I need to learn to just pay my mortgage and let it go.

The number of pounds I need to lose is less than 100 and more than 20, so I guess I'm a "medium loser". I'm just grateful I probably don't fall into the Biggest category, but I'm sure I have at some point. That's what I love about WISH. No matter where you are on your journey -- someone has been there, someone has left there far behind, and someone is behind you looking for hope. And we all inspire each other!

My favorite restaurants at WDW are Boma and Spoodles. We'll probably end up trying the Maya Grill in Jan since we'll be staying at CSR, so hopefully I'll have another favorite.

Stacie -- Best of luck with the family planning. There are great joys in having kids at any age -- younger, older, or in the middle. I was an in the middle mom, 29 when my ds was born. It's interesting because there are moms of classmates who are 10 years older and 10 years younger, but we all seem to do alright.

Ok, gotta get the kidlet on the move...

Maria

 

[amykab]

Favorite restaurant?? That is a tough one. I love Boma and Le Cellier. Kona Cafe (tonga toast).

Thanks for all the additional protein rec's. I am making my grocery list! And the Magic Bullet recommendation (Tracy and Lisa)

Maria She is totally running me ragged! I am thankful everyday that I have made the commitment early this year to get in better shape. Running has also made for more boo-boos. She fell at daycare today outside and scraped her knees.

Stacie Thanks for the bike info. It is so exciting and scary at the same time to think about having kids. I was 30 when I had DD. I felt like it was the perfect time. I hope to have DC #2 by the time I am 35.

FINALLY had a one pound loss...I am hoping this is the beginning of the drop off of my month long plateau. Only 5 to go before TOT!

Craptastic run tonight, I was having some major shin pain in my left leg that wouldn't go away with walking and additional stretching after the first mile. I quit after 30 minutes but at least I did something. I am in dire need of new sneakers and I wonder if this pain might be somewhat related.

On an exciting WDW planning note, I was able to add a 3rd night to our stay at ASmusic for 54 dollars!! Our first 2 nights will be at CSR. No dining ressies yet though.


Amy
Have a good night everyone!

 

[mkymsehi]

Hang in there team WISH. Keep going with the repetitions, the miles, the minutes, the agony, the pain. The longer you stick with it, the easier it gets.

With that in mind, I cranked out 10 miles up, around, and down Diamond Head Crater again. I hydrated and fueled better, and had a very good run. 8:34 average per mile.

Have a great Aloha Friday everybody.