Weight loss for Wishers and becoming Leaner Meaners!

[mkymsehi]

Marathon question... We are staying at the Poly on Fri / Sat night. I know the course goes by the Poly, but didn't know if I would be able to walk out and cheer folks on. Anyone know?

Stacie

Stacie,

I read you post, and thought, hmmm potential WISH beer stop where you and DH are standing. LOL, just kidding.

 

[postesf]

Stacie: great to be hearing from you again. The Poly is one of the BEST places for cheering the marathon. First you can walk to the TTC which is around Mile 9. Then you just walk across the front of the hotel and out to the side there is a section of road just before Mile 13. Then you just hop on the monorail and you can meet people at the finish line. I think for the half marathon the TTC is around mile 4 and the Poly is just before 8, but that's off the top of my head. There are always lots of folks cheering at both places including many WISH scream teamers.

Great Jeanne!!! Thanks. I wanted to sign up to be a volunteer, but after doing the Half the day before and w/ DH's sporadic training, I didn't know what kind of condition we would be in to be getting up at 4am again! This way I figure we can sleep a bit later and even if DH doesn't (can't lol!) get up, I can walk over and do a bit of cheering. Plus, we are leaving on Sunday so we'll have to get all packed up and everything...

Jeff...

 

[amykab]

I'm still here too..Just lurking. 2 pounds lost last week. Nothing this week yet.

I tried the greek yogurt for breakfast. I it!

Unfortunately I was laid off from my job today. I knew it was coming at some point this month or next, so mentally and financially I was prepared, but it still sucks. The good news is the severance was what I expected, so I will be able to be at home through the holidays. Jobs are few and far between in my field around here and with the housing market such as it is, we're stuck. In january I will probably put my bachelor's degree back to use and go to work in a clinical lab, probably part time.

For now I can enjoy some quality time with DD and hopefully get some more workouts in. And since our TOT trip next weekend is pretty much paid for, we can still do that. All her daycare teachers were so sad to see her go today. But it makes no sense to keep her there (and spend 800 dollars a month!) when I am not working.

That's all from here.

Amy

 

[postesf]

Amy,

Sorry to hear about the job loss. I don't know all the circumstances surrounding it, but you were having issues w/ your co-workers anyway right? At least you could see it coming and you were prepared. You'll get good quality time w/ DD so that will be nice.

These things always have a way of working themselves out and lots of time for the better!

Stacie

 

[mkymsehi]

Amy,

When one door closes, many more open up. Keep looking, it's out there waiting for you.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Amy,

I am so sorry -- because even though you have the silver lining of time with DD, I know it is a loss on many levels.

I'm sure something better is waiting for you just around the corner. Just give yourself a few days to really process, keep your workouts going, and enjoy the extra time with DD.

I know good things are in store for you!
Maria (who has sort of stopped posting because her workouts are few and far between and she feels pretty embarrassed)

 

[KeenHo]

Hi Maria and everyone else!!!

I thought I'd drop in an give an little update. I ran a long run as part of my training for the Marine Corps Marathon this past Saturday. I ran it in 3:12:02 for an overall pace of 9:36.

I took a few days off to recover and ran again tonight, my first run sine the 20 miler. I ran 10 miles tonight in 1:26:21 for an overall pace of 8:38.

I also wanted to report that my weight has dropped a bit more weight. I am down 18.5 since the end of May. It fluctuates a bit, but that is what it was earlier tonight.

Keep up the great work. I'll keep everyone posted.. the Marine Corps Marathon is just 10 days away!

Stay Lean and Mean!



Howard

 

[windwalker]

Amy,

I am so sorry -- because even though you have the silver lining of time with DD, I know it is a loss on many levels.

I'm sure something better is waiting for you just around the corner. Just give yourself a few days to really process, keep your workouts going, and enjoy the extra time with DD.

I know good things are in store for you!
Maria (who has sort of stopped posting because her workouts are few and far between and she feels pretty embarrassed)

Maria (Who is interesting and witty and we miss her when she is not around)

Panda Opinion

 

[JustSmile]

Hi Everybody.
Just a quick one today.
Stacie, Lynn, Jeanne, Jeff, Howard, Panda.... Keep it up crew!
Cindy...glad you're feeling better.
Maria...keep posting, girl.
Amy...so sorry to hear about your job. Change is never easy, but I truly believe that things happen for a reason and know that you will come out on the other side of this better and brighter than ever. Right now, enjoy this extra time with your little pumpkin and what a fun time of year to be able to do things with her. We just went through this type of situation with DH and I can say that the workouts really helped clear my mind, keep me focused, and allow me to sleep. Take care of yourself.

I have 2 more kids conferences today (one is HS, so it's meeting with 8 teachers). Five miles on the books for today. Take care all and make it a good one.

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Meaners.

to you all. I have been very MIA but I am hoping to find some regularity in my life after the ToT trip. It has just been a whirlwind of field hockey, soccer, half marathon and the trip. Of course, then it is the holidays, DD birthday and on and on.

My eating has been okay, not great but okay. I have managed to lose another pound so that is 2 down and 3 to go. In a week's time that is a near impossibility for me but I packed my bikini anyway. The Accuweather is calling for rain for the ToT race but it is still early and things may change (hope, hope, hope).

Amy, I wanted to send you extra and for the new job. At least you have a degree to use, think of all the others in the US right now out of work with nothing but a HS education. Hard times are for tough people and I know you will persevere through this too. Enjoy your time off with DD. These are the days that you should cherish!!

Everyone else, yes hugs all around. I miss everyone when I am not on this thread. We need some serious work in the new year to become the lean mean machines that are inside us all!!!!!

 

[Creativebeth]

Is it safe for me to post?????? I am always afraid that I will kill the thread!

I am feeling good right now......I am in control of my eating! It's hard to get a grip sometimes, but I think I have somewhat of a grip right now. Makes things easier........you know?

Amy: Sorry to hear about the job situation......I am a firm believer in that there is a reason for everything, but the lack of a job right now is hard. I am still trying to catch up after my dh lost his job this year. Makes you gun shy! I am sure things will go your way.......I will be thinking of you.

Lisa: We miss you too, when you are not here. Glad to hear the weight loss is working towards your advantage! Keep up the good work!

Maria: Come on in! The wagon is alot of fun, and we miss you!

Debra: I miss you too......the witty, long, chatty posts......please come back soon!

Wagon Tip of the Day: Fiber. I have had this one before, but I have to re-institute this in my life. I did find a bread that has 5g fiber per slice! That's great! The goal for fiber is 25g a day. Check your labels, and figure out your fiber intake today!

Beth

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning Folks!

Amy - good luck in your job hunting, and enjoy the extra time with your DD.

Maria - we all have those weeks (or months) of lack of exercise - but just remember that everyday is a new day! And we are all in the same boat, so don't feel embarassed (unless that embarrassment motivates you to get off your butt and get going).

My eating is terrible!!! But I did decide NOT to buy more candy corn last time I was in the grocery store!!! For me, that is a great step!

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[amykab]

THANKS SO MUCH Everyone for all of your positive thoughts! It totally blows me away how supportive you all are to someone you've never met IRL. Hopefully I will be meeting some of you at TOT!! In fact you are all more supportive than some people I know IRL. I also truly believe that everything happens for a reason, even if at this point it is not clear, it will become clear over the next few months.

DD and I went out for a 2.5 mile walk this morning and then I just did another 2.5 on the dreadmill while she napped. I've got a 5K Saturday, so tomorrow will be pilates and a walk.

It is getting "cool" and dry here. Anyone arriving in WDW this weekend will be in for some awesome weather. Mid 80's day, lower 60's night. Perfect.

 

[mkymsehi]

Did you all hear the pin drop?

Who killed this thread??? LOL.

 

[Creativebeth]

Okay, I will try this one more time.......please tell me that it isn't me killing the thread everyday!

So, the family is all on board for this weight loss thing......my dh is trying the Special K diet for two weeks, and I thought it was going fairly well until this morning when I found a Quarter Pounder container in the trash. WTH! I am trying my hardest with him, and he sneaks out late last night to McDonald's??????????? I haven't been to McDonalds for about a year (oh, I take that back, probably 6 months) and he goes out behind my back for a cheeseburger?????? For awhile I was mad......but now I am glad he didn't tell me, because I probably would have fallen off the wagon and joined him! I was starving last night. I am trying so hard to be good, a trip to Mickey D's would have blown me out of the water!

I guess the Special K diet isn't working so well for him......he has a hard time controlling himself when he is hungry, but he thinks he HAS to be hungry on a 'diet'......a very vicous cycle. I try to get him to be reasonable, but it never works. I found him eating one of ds#2's breakfast donut sticks.....ds#2 is the only one who is thin and needs his sugar in the morning. (can't seem to break the habit with him, but I do add a fruit with it)

DS#1 has lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks and is very proud of himself. I did share the Mickey D's story with him this morning, and all he did is shake his head......

Weight loss is such a struggle......but the only way to understand that is to be the one struggling! My dh thinks it's 'easy' for me to watch what I eat......sort of second nature.......boy, he is wrong! It's a moment to moment struggle. I am an emotional eater.....and sometimes its the hardest thing in the world to say no to something I love to eat.......it will NEVER be easy for me.

The other day I had a big ol' pitty party for myself. My sister has never had a weight problem.....she has been 135 pounds forever, with basically little effort. She loves sweets, and indulges the sweet tooth alot. She doesn't gain weight ever! How did she get so lucky?????? How did I draw the short straw on the genetics?????? I get mad that I can't eat what I want, when I want to!!!!! But, then I came down off that high horse and determined that maybe it makes me a stronger person......(give me a break! i have to say something to myself!) Ready to handle my emotions without a crutch! Well, maybe not all the time, but most of the time!!!!! Maybe I understand myself better due to the struggles I have overcome....... I guess it's just a thought!

Well, to all my fellow Lean Meaners, that the thoughts of the day!

Beth

 

[princessrunner]

Beth, hang in there girl!

First up, my DH thinks that eating healthy is second nature to me too. He does not realize that I make a concerted effort to do so. He just thinks that I would rather have an apple than a cookie! He is also the one who lost 50 pounds on the SBD and then has gained about 30 of it back because he reverted to stopping at the local convenience store for lunch and a soda. He went back to white bread and even though it is diet soda...well he just does not understand how that weight came back. We had a long heart to heart this weekend about his poor choices. He was standing talking to his mother at the bar and one of the kids had some chips in their plate and he just reached down and ate them. I asked him if he was hungry and he just looked at me with a mouthful of chips. Yep, choices baby, just choices. Men drop weight faster so I think it hard for them to understand the effort we have to put forth.

Second, I was THAT sister until I hit 30. Then all of the sudden it was not so easy anymore. I think you will find that you sister has some hidden habits in order to stay thin. Keep that channel tuned!!

And thirdly, kudos to you for putting your family on the healthy lifestyle track. You should never look at this as a diet. You DH should be on the Special K healthy eating plan not diet. People have preconceived ideas of the word and a severe avoidance to it. If your DH was hungry, he should have been a little more honest with you and himself, lets face it. But, I do want to point out that anger, stress and guilt all are triggers for your body to produce more hormones that cause weight gain. Temporary as it may be, it is still a bad thing. Breathe deep and let it go.

So here are MY tips for the day:
1. Anger, let it go. Learn to work around your anger. If you are mad at someone, do something especially nice for them and let the guilt be on their shoulders instead of the anger on yours.
2. Nagging, let it go. Try simple one word suggestions or brief explanations instead of long winded speechs. Or, the alternative is to just do it yourself. You will feel better and the world around you will to. None of us like to be nagged...right...
3. Depression/guilt, let it go. Keep a smile on your face purposefully just to ward off those ill feelings. Happy thoughts everyone!!

I believe Dave had a blog similar to this. If you are in a bad mood and have to answer the phone, smile before doing so. If you are angry at your spouse, smile before you talk to them (this drives my DH crazy!!). Your kids, well deal with them as you must. Right now my DS is in his rebellious years and I am having a particularly hard time with his personality. I am down to one word and then time out, first time every time. So far so good, knock wood.

Everyone have a super wonderful day!!! Hang onto the wagon and it will keep you strong!!!

 

[Creativebeth]

Wise, wise words my friend. You are 100% right! My husband lost 30 pounds a few years ago by 'watching what he ate'.......not really, he didn't eat. He starved the weight off, and to this day thinks that it 'worked'! I think he will never learn! I will try to remember to smile before I confront the mickey d's container!

Emotions are such a trigger for me......thanks for the great tips! I am usually the one hiding my feelings intially, and then eating them later.

I love that your dh's is 'clueless' to why the weight came back. That is totally my dh too! (even though I find the Tastey Kake wrappers in the truck!) He is blindsided that none of his clothes fit! I love it.......not really, but do find the humor in the situation!

Beth

 

[Lynn G]

Good Morning - at least to Beth and Lisa!!!!

Hope you both have a great day!!! And to anyone else who makes it here!

 

[Cindylou]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to post and let Beth know that she hasn't killed the thread. I want to respond to your post with some well thought out comments, but that will take more time than I have this morning. My first response is that it sucks that life isn't more fair when it comes to metabolism, but I think we are likely to be healthier because we have to try at it. I know a lot of thin people who don't exercise and eat fast food all the time. That certainly isn't better. I have to remind myself often to look at how lucky I am for what I do have and not how unfortunate I am for the things I don't have. I think we all go thru similar pity parties from time to time. That doesn't make us bad people.

Lisa - you ROCK. I loved your comments. and congrats on the 2 lb loss.

To everyone else Have a great day!! I hope to get back soon to catch up on all the other posts.

Cindy

 

[JustSmile]

Good morning, all!
Count me in with the others who have to make a concentrated effort to remain healthy.....especially, when the Halloween candy has entered our house. I have refused to open up the candy bags until 1/2 hr. before trick-or-treat time! Then, last night our house was Boo'd! Anybody else do this? You leave candy and a note on neighbor's porches secretly. Tonight it's our turn to leave treats for 2 neighbors. So, unfortunately, we have open candy in the house....the kids are eyeing it up (me too) and they've each had 2pieces except for the oldest who truly is a health nut (he helps keep me grounded and reminds me with words like, "Do you really want that?" ) I reminded myself this morning by trying on different pants in my closet. Even though the scale is moving slowwwwwwly or not at all, my pants are definitely getting looser and I even tried on the next smaller size in my closet and they zipped ! So I'm re-motivated for the day!
My son, the health nut, is really concerned about DH. He made a deal with him last week that if DS set a new PR then DH would walk 3x a week for 20min. Now, if he can only stop eating snacks. But, we all know how hard it is and you have to make a conscious decision to eat the apple instead of the Doritos.
This has been a great thread this morning to motivate me. I'm off to do my 4 miles. Have a great day all.