Weight loss for Wishers and becoming Leaner Meaners!

[Creativebeth]

Hellooooooo......anybody there? Very quiet here....did I kill the thread????

AFM: I got up again today ((((almost didn't))))) and did 3 miles on the TM, and 3 miserable miles they were! Pump class tonight......sigh........

Beth

 

[Cindylou]

Hi Everyone,

Beth: Good job getting up this morning. 3 miserable miles is better than 0 miles anytime. Good job on the 11 lbs. That's still more than 1 lb per week.

Jeff: I'm glad you're enjoying your visit from Marcia. Hope the GS cookie sales went well.

Debra: Good job with the healthy trail mix. Sorry for the stonker run on Saturday, sometimes they just happen. Hope today's run is a good one.

Vicky: Hope you enjoyed the Spring weather. Is this the week you get on your scale? I hope it has treated you well.

Mike: Glad you were able to get out on your bike.

Amy: Congrats on your races and being down 1/2 lb during a rest week. Hope you enjoyed your time at WDW.

Vic: Hope work gets better this week so it won't interfere with your training.

Maria, Julie, Wendy, Jeanne, Chris, and everyone else, Hope you are having a Lean Mean week.

I seemed to have had a bit of a train wreck myself. I've been tracking my WW points since the beginning of Lent and even passed up onion rings, potato skins and nachos when I went out with some friends, then this weekend... I went away to a scrapbooking retreat. 48 hours with no kids, husband, household chores. That should have been treat enough for me, but I decided I needed all the sugary treats that everyone brought to share. I had plenty of healthy treats that I brought, but they remained untouched. I'm pretty disappointed in myself, not so much that I had some treats, it's the shear volume of the treats that disgusts me. As I left to go home I told myself that I was done eating like that, but after being home for an hour I was reaching for the chips and the GS cookies. Yesterday I began off well, but by afternoon I was grabbing the garbage again. I need to find some sort of way to stop once I get on that slippery slope. I'm back to counting points today so hopefully it clicks once again and I can stick with it. I did get a short run in both days making the most of the gorgeous weather.

Have a great day everyone.
Cindy

 

[JustSmile]

Hi guys!
We're back from the lake. It was a gorgeous weekend, although it was pretty windy. I ran laps around our buildings including 32 steps down on one side and 32 up on the other---made me think of Vic .
Mike...I'm always curious about the heart rate information as well. I'm with Deb on not trusting the machines...my TM always has my heart rate as really high (as in, I would be laying on the TM if it was that high for long). I have the monitor for my Garmin and probably need to use it occassionally. Great job on the 22 miles and beautiful weather!
Jeff...sounds like your had a great running weekend and kudos to you for slowing down for a friend, I'm sure that it was really appreciated.
Beth...great job with sticking with the plan and your weight loss is phenomenal. I just recently filled out information on the RealAge site and the weight that is suggested for me was soooooooo low! I felt so defeated. I really need to focus more on clothes getting looser and less on those pesky numbers. Thanks for inspiring me.
Deb....congrats on th 2 lbs! Count me in as another one that loves to read your posts. I love the one with the little snippets on what you think of when you run about each of us. You're the sweetest !
Amy...Did you have fun in Disney? What did you and DH do with your free time?
Vicky...burpies...ugh! I watched the vid and my burpies never looked that good...I swear his arms and legs fly out at the same time!
Vic...hopefully work is slowing down a bit...

I'm down my 2 lbs and I'm ! Now, let's work on the next 5! Today is my b'day, and it's filled with story time at the library, Girls on the Run, and a music program for the 3rd graders at school! So, we'll be celebrating tomorrow. Have a great day all!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Beth - Good for you for getting in those 3 miles! I'm so not a morning person so I applaud anyone who gets up and exercises in the morning What's your Pump class like?

Cindy - Yup, I will weigh myself on Friday. Part of me wants to know ... the other part is dreading it. I didn't know you scrapbooked. I'm trying to get a couple pages done from the half in January - so far, I've just sketched out a few ideas. I really wish I had one of those fancy cutting machines that can do lettering and shapes. Sorry to hear about the binging on treats... I would have done the same because it's really hard to have all that stuff in front of you and not eat it. I think it happens to the best of us every so often. On the bright side, you managed to get out running both days

Tracey - Yeah, my burpees don't look like that either. If I tried that, I'd probably do a belly flop onto the floor! Congrats on your 2 pound loss! That is awesome!! I hope you're having a great day!

Jeff - I'm jealous that there are so many GS cookie flavours in the US. In Canada, I think we only have the chocolate mint, chocolate creme and vanilla flavours... Well, maybe it's a good thing

AFM - I'm planning to head out tonight for a 3 miler. I'll probably do it in walk/run intervals since I haven't been out running in a while. The forecast is calling for rain so I'm hoping it will hold off until later tonight.

Chat later! Have a great day everyone!

 

[Creativebeth]

Tracey:


Hope you have a good day!

Beth

 

[Cindylou]

Tracey: Happy Birthday!! I'm glad you enjoyed your time at the lake. Congrats on the 2 lbs.

Vicky: I don't get to scrap very much, I'm working on 2007 right now. I do have a Cricut cutter. I love it. Good luck getting your run in before the rain.

Cindy

 

[deekaypee]

Hello everybody....

Vic: I'm sorry to hear about your work issues. Hope they subside soon so you can get back to the real stuff of life! Like Nascar discussions.

Jeff: I know this comment belongs on FB, but Mickey straws are great too!

Beth: Lots to catch up on.
1) I made those banana blueberry muffins from Self that you recommended. I haven't had any yet--saving my treat--but DOOD said they were delicious. 2) And I know what you mean by not having time to log things in one more place. I'm finding I much prefer SparkPeople.
3) I didn't realize you were doing a 1/2 next weekend. That's a great price, can't beat it! I'll be interested in hearing how you do, because I think all that XT and core work you've been doing are going to factor in on your race in good ways.
4) Another pound down. Fantastic!
5) In my dream world, DOOD and I have separate bedrooms. I know that strikes people as odd, but we have different sleep patterns and I rest much better without him. Not sure he feels the same way, and we only have 1 bedroom right now, so it's moot.
6) I'm sorry that your 3 miles were miserable, and hope you have a great Pump class to make up for it.

Chris: Can't add the the vroomy-vroomy discussion, but I wanted to say hi!

Vicky: How kind of you to say I've probably done a burpy. I might have attempted it, but I know I never looked so energetic. How slow can I go before it doesn't count as one, because I think of myself as moving in super-slow motion on these kinds of exercises. Like the 6 million dollar man. Except the $.99 version. I hope you enjoy your run and that the rain holds off for you. Oh, and does your PT approve of this weigh-in?

Cindy: I've had weekends like that, where all my best intentions and plans are derailed by that first tortilla chip. Or M & M. Or brownie. Whatever it is, I understand the disappointment. But look--you went running over the weekend AND you're back to tracking points. Both are good things and I know you'll think about why you hopped off the wagon (for just a little while, really) and that will help you in the future.

Tracey: First and most important, I know you're celebrating tomorrow, but I hope today as everything you hope it will be, too!

Remember what I said about not trusting the numbers? That goes for numbers at places like Real Age. I'm always so happy when their numbers tell me things I want to hear, and devastated when they don't. So phooey on them. I'm working--and it's not as easy as I make it sound--on paying attention to my body and how strong I feel. That said, there ARE numbers to celebrate, including your 2 pound loss. That's because it's a number you're shooting for and not some calculation that is a "one size fits all" recommendation.

Wendy: I don't know how often you check in here, but I'm hoping you're feeling better.

Julie: Internet is now up, where are you?

Maria: Oh treatless one, how are you?

Mike: Did you fall victim of the evil HR machine? (Some may call it the elliptical.)

Amy: Did you solve your beer dilemma?

Jeanne: You're back from the Princess--feeling ready to be Lean and Mean?

As for me: Today's run was okay, thanks for the good wishes. Of course, it's gray and rainy, so that's probably why it wasn't as good as last week's. Much better than Saturday's and that's what matters. I also got my pills and pilates in. And because this is the "year of the biceps," I've been working on my push-ups. You're all going to laugh at me, and that's fine, but I'm STILL doing girly push-ups. *Sigh.* But at least I'm doing them, right?

 

[Creativebeth]

Cindy: I hear ya loud and clear. There are always moments in my life that I disappoint myself.....all good intentions, yada yada yada.... Don't take it out on yourself. We all have those moments; forgive yourself and move on to better things today!

Debra: Good job getting in your pills and Pilates!!! I am glad that your run was ok too! I was the workout queen today! 3 miles on the TM, 3 miles on the elliptical, and 60 min pump class. I do think the instructor is out to kill us. Today was mongo squats and lunges.....with alot of chest work, biceps, triceps, and calf raises. I actually got sick to my stomach at one point, like those BL 'wimps' who end up puking in the trash cans! At this point I am exhausted, and wondering how it will be getting up tomorrow morning for another round of 3 miles! For those counting I had 140 minutes of exercise today! Wow, I think I will go to bed when the kids do.......

An evening shout out to all the lurkers.....

Beth

 

[mkymsehi]

Lean Mean fighting machine.

Hope you're all logging your miles. Keep it up!

I did my usual 8 1/4 in 1:16 and change.

Have a great Wednesday.

 

[mkymsehi]

Where is everyone??? 25 hours, and I'm still the next post-er since my last post.

Click here for more Swamp Romp photos, I'm wearing #8. You can click on the photo to enlarge it.

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[JustSmile]

Good mornin' Lean Meaners.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes ! We went out to Macaroni Grill last night and I'm still feeling full . Guess I'll wait a few days to get on the scale.
Vicky & Cindy....I'm a scrapbooker, too. I just don't get to it as often as I'd like to. Where does the time go? The Cricut is one of my favorite tools .
Jeff....cool pics! I especially love the group shot.
Beth, Amy, Deb, Wendy, Jeanne, Mike, Chris, Vic, Stacie, Julie, Maria, and everyone else...
Take care all and have a great day!

 

[amykab]

Hey Everyone! We got back from disney on Monday, just a busy week here with MIL still being here. Disney was great! Slightly jealous of the princess bling, but it was nice to be at Disney and not be running a race and all that goes along with it. three out of the last 4 overnight trips over there have involved races!!

Tracey:Happy belated birthday!!! And WTG on the 2 pounds!!! DH and I ended up playing minigolf since we had a free round and then we went to MK EMH, which were very crowded but it was fun to hang out anyhow. Then back to the pool bar for a drink!

Debra: I have decided to explore the world of light beer for awhile. I have gotten some really good suggestions. That's not to say I'm only going to have light beer, but will try to substitute it in more.

A few pics to share. Delena was tall enough for the barnstormer! And best moment this trip was when we were watching the new (at least I think it is new) daytime parade at MK and seeing Delena totally enthralled by it. She saw Winnie the pooh and said "bear"

Delena with DH on Goofy's barnstormer! She was at least an inch over the height requirement!!

In line with DH for the barnstormer.

All of us outside of living seas. I wore my running sneakers with my shorts all weekend. I never do this. I hate wearing sneakers with shorts. it is just not right. But I did this weekend and it is AMAZING how much better my feet felt at the end of the day as opposed to when I wore flip flops all day at Disney.

I will catch up more later, Miss Delena is awake!!

 

[Creativebeth]

Nice day at the park Amy! Loved the pictures! Jealous I am! I also hear ya about being there without having to run! Every where we go now is vacation for the family and a run for me! There something good about that, and something bad too! I can never relax, but we wouldn't be going at all if there wasn't a race. Double edged sword and all......

Yes, Jeff, it's been quiet here. I didn't post yesterday since my previous post was second to last! I don't want to seem desperate, ya know???

Well, my workout streak continues, but I don't know for how much longer......I was so tired on Tuesday......Tuesday involved getting up early for 3 miles on the TM, then working all day, getting to the gym early for class and getting 3 more miles on the cross trainer, and then 60 minutes of strength training in Pump. By the end of the class, I thought I was going to puke!

I managed an hour on the cross trainer last night, and it seemed like a break! I did get up again today for 3 miles on the TM, since it's Pump day today! UGH........ It's a vicous cycle.....

Hope to see some more of the Lean Mean faces around today!

Beth

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hey Lean Meaners! I went out for my 3 miler on Tuesday. There was a light misty rain - you know the kind where it doesn't even seem like rain. I didn't even notice that my clothes were pretty soaked by the time I was done It reminds me that I need a running jacket with a hood on it. I also have two muddy stains on my shoes. I guess they have a little more personality now! My right knee was and is still a little sore. I might do walk/run intervals tonight. Maybe I went out too quickly.

I'm thinking of doing a 5K race on April 4th. I'm not sure if I'll be ready for it but I'm also not sure if I should be spending $50. I seem to feel that I should be saving my money for a "just in case" situation. So it makes me feel somewhat guilty...

Beth - WTG on the workout streak! I heard on the radio this morning that a lot of people are feeling tired because of the time change. Well, that will be my excuse this week anyway!

Amy - Thanks for sharing the vacation photos with us! I love my flip flops too but agree that sneakers are better for the feet. I heard from a Disney CM once that guests walk an average of 8-9 miles/day once in the parks.

Tracey - I don't scrapbook as much I'd like to either. I think making digital scrapbook pages is much easier but not as fun. I'd love to get a Cricut or something like that. I usually print out shapes and fonts on my printer and then cut them out. Btw, I thought b-day calories don't count.

Jeff - Cool pics!

Debra - Your Six Million Dollar Man comment made me laugh! I probably look like that too. I didn't tell my PT I'm weighing in on Friday. But I think it's been about a month since I last weighed in so I should be safe Remember your pills and pilates today!

AFM - I'm going to try and get out running tonight. Hopefully the snow will have stopped and melted (yeah, I know... wishful thinking). Also going to see Watchmen tonight - did I read in one of the posts that this is a 3-4 hour movie? Yikes! I just have to remember no popcorn ... no popcorn.

 

[deekaypee]

Beth: 140 minutes of exercise? 140 minutes? Forget the TM, you are THE machine! I think you deserve a couple of easy days, just to give your body a chance to recover. Note that I'm not silly enough to suggest you break your streak. You wouldn't listen anyways....

And you'll probably laugh at this, even as you understand it....I've set myself up a schedule for responding to threads. It's the only way I can keep up and still get my WOs in.

Aloha Jeff: I think you should know I was up late last night working on my photo albums. I'm determined I should take more pictures. Wonder why.... Jeesh, that Swamp Romp looks intense. And given that you're posting the pictures, I think it's safe to say you're not trying to hide your dirty landry.

Tracey: So glad that your birthday was (ful)filling. The scale can wait--savor the memories!

Amy: Light beer? Light beer? Just kidding; I think if you can find a light beer that makes a good substitute, go for it. I found this article on ConsumerReports.org. Maybe you can locate the article at the library to get their ratings? Remember, I no expert.

Oh, and I hope you don't mind the personal comments, but girl! Forget the shoes, look at those legs! You are smokin'! I know you've dropped weight since January, but look at how sleek you are. And I thought you looked fabulous then. Delena's going to grow up to be a hottie just like her mommy! And a Disney fan, natch. (On a totally unrelated side note: your DH from the sunglasses down looks just like my friend Erik. Weird.)

Vicky: Well, I won't tell your PT about your weigh-in if you won't. I can't believe you waited a whole month! I only do that if it's news I don't want to hear. I hope you enjoy Watchmen--or at least want to talk about it because I'm always willing. It's 160 minutes long, so I'd bring a healthy snack. (I did.) Are you familiar with the graphic novel?

Also, I hope your knee is doing okay--I think you're spot on with the idea you went out too fast. I like those kinds of rainy days; we don't have many of those. Normally I'd support the 5K race, but $50 seems like a lot. I mean, that would get you a running jacket with a hood. (At least it would at the outlets.) Why's it so expensive?

As for me: I've been sooo bad today. Haven't run yet or even stretched really. I'm trying to save it until a little later. We're going out with my former landlady and her DF for dinner. I know it's good to keep in contact with her--she's a master networker--but I don't like her DF. If I wait until later in the day to do my run, my appetite will still be suppressed through dinner. No way am I "spending" my calories on an evening I'm lukewarm about.

So that's my plan. It's better than overeating my way through dinner, right? I'm hoping to avoid frustration. Plus, I don't think I'll lose any weight this week. That's par for the course, and I expected it. I tend to lose 2 pounds every other week instead of a nice 1-pound-a-week motivational loss. So I don't want to screw things up tonight. Wish me luck!

ETA: Ooops, I almost forgot! Thinking about Tracey's birthday and updating it in my Google Calendar. Anyone else want to share their special day? You know how I love to send out those wishes!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Debra threatened to slap me if I don't post, so here I am

Hey Guys!

The first half of this week I was such a slug, and exhausted to boot. I do not do well with Daylight Savings. I just came home and crashed. Anyway, I got snapped out of it by another thread yesterday, so I did 4 mi TM and 35 min on the Bike when I got home. That worked so well I did it again this morning. I'm sure I'll give tomorrow a rest, since I still want to do my 6 mi Saturday.

Even though I'm posting from work (trust me, this is a well-deserved break), things have been going 90 miles an hour and it's beating the heck out of me. I'm hoping to rejuvenate this weekend, and feel strong next week. I have to testify at a hearing tonight. Oh joy. Which means I won't get home until after 7 at the earliest. I know it is a strong word, but I hate public speaking! I am such an introvert. I really think writing it should be enough...

Debra -- Great job having a plan for dinner! I would totally overeat my way through, you are going to enjoy a sensible meal and save the goodies for a good time!

Vicky -- Movie theaters are tough! The smells alone...and to sit for that long...best of luck, I know you can do it!

Beth -- You are my idol! That is an amazing streak! When I think Lean Mean, I think Beth!

AmyK -- Fantastic photos of your little princess!

Tracey -- Happy Belated Birthday! Even though you were busy on the actual day, I bet you still enjoyed it!

Jeff -- You are the swamp romp King!

Cindy & Julie -- Are you enjoying our ever-changing weather? Saturday we walked Lynn Shore Drive from Nahant Circle to Swampscott without coats (that's along the beach for the non-local folk), Monday it was frigid!

Jeanne -- You have to check in here, too, or Debra will come get you!

I'd better stop typing and pay attention to the conference call I have on speaker phone...

Maria

 

[bunnyfoo]

It's a quiet day so I'm back again

Maria - I'll probably grab a frozen yogurt or something like that. The problem I have with popcorn is that I'm a big sucker for those upsells. So I always come back with a giant bag

Funny how an hour can make such a big difference! I love the extra sunshine but miss the hour of sleep. I tried to go to sleep earlier on Saturday night but that never happened. Good luck tonight! I'm not a fan of public speaking either...

Debra - Not sure why the 5K is so expensive. I thought because I was late but the "early" registration fee was $40. Actually, I just went back to check and they opened 300 spots at $40 but no tech shirt. But now you have me thinking that maybe I'll just get a rain jacket instead Have fun at your dinner tonight! And I totally agree with you on not spending calories on food you don't like. You either waste it or it goes to your waist! (That's what I tell my mom when she starts in on her starving children speech) Btw, your talk of stretching had me doing a little bit since it's quiet. Not easy in non-gym clothes though...

 

[Creativebeth]

Maria and Debra: Thanks for the praises!!!! I just talked to Nancy (my own version of phone conference Maria!) and I know that my workouts might be hindering my weight loss. Nancy was talking me down off the ledge.....I am working out so much, you would expect the weight loss to come with it! It's not happening......I know that I am probably not fueling the excerise the way I should. I am being 'good' with the eating, but I know that I am probably putting my body in some kind of starvation mode. It is a tricky thing getting the right formula with workouts and food. I don't have it down apparently!

The days I have excerise classess, I get up to run (only 3, but at least they are running steps!). I have a pretty heavy 1/2 marathon schedule for the year, and feel the need to keep my mileage up, but strength train and stretch too! With so much exercise, I am sure I should be eating more.....sigh......UGH! I am not sure what to do with that information! Nancy had such a great schedule going for herself before her surgery.....I envy that! She isn't going to be doing anymore long distance stuff for awhile, so she was concentrating on the spin and pump classes and her eating supported it and she was losing weight well. I wish I could come up with a good plan myself!

Beth

 

[mkymsehi]

To all my whacky WISH friends. Happy Aloha Friday!

Celebrate pau hana, with some pupus and suds. You've earned it, so enjoy!

 

[JustSmile]

Amy....super cute pics of your family. You are lookin' good, Girl! Keep up the hard work. I love the Snow White outfit!
Beth...It's such a delicate balance between working out, eating right, and losing weight. It seems to come so easy for some and it's a little frustrating for me because I have to fight for every pound. Just keep remembering that the scale isn't "everything" and your clothes are getting looser.
Vicky...I wish the b'day calories didn't count! Take care of your knee and I hope you enjoyed the movie---did you avoid the popcorn?
Deb...sounds like a plan to run late and then have some control through dinner. How'd the evening go? I'd rather save my calories for another night, too.
Maria...It's good to hear from you (Deb talks big, but she's really just a softie ). We know you've been really busy, but even in the midst of a hectic week, you still seem so upbeat !
Jeff...Happy Friday!

Yesterday, my parents took me and DS3 out for lunch. It was so yummy, but I really need to nix the eating out as it does not help my progress on the scale . I got in the Shred DVD, 75 min of Girls on the Run, and then an evening 3 mile run. That put me at 130 min yesterday and I'm tired today! (Beth, I'm not sure how you do it!) I signed up to run a 5 mile St. Pat's Run on Saturday, so I'm taking it easy today. Have a great day all!