When Did I Get Voted Off of Skinny Island & Why is This Fat Shadow Stalking Me?

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Amanda - I found the blueberry pound cake recipe - Thanks! I made the strawberry pie tonight. I hope it turns out. I guess I should really pay attention to the recipe. I didn't buy cook and serve pudding (and it was sugar free as well as fat free). I'll let you know how it tastes.

 

[njcarita]

My belly dances every time I laugh or run or well basically all the time.

lol.... so does mine.... thats why I'm thinking of taking class

 

[njcarita]

and Amy ----

Zumba is a high intensity dance class....lots of fun... our instructor stated we can burn about 850 calories a class......

 

[njcarita]

tracking for yesterday 6/15/10

exercise: went on 1 walk (evening) for a total of 1.0 miles


Breakfast
1cup of half decaf coffee with 1/2t sugar and 2T fat free half and half
oatmeal 2t brown sugar 1t half and half
bottle of water

Snack
1cup of half decaf coffee with 1/2t sugar and 2T fat free half and half

Lunch
Bistro Salad (Baby greens, crumbled gorgonzola, walnuts, grape tomatoes, & black berries) with 5 small slices of Filet Mignon and a drizzle of Champagne Vinaigrette
diet coke


Snack
1 meringue cookie ( 25 calories)
bottle of water

Dinner
1/2 grilled cheese
strawberries, blue berries ,carrots and cherry tomatoes
Bottle of water

Snack
Meringue Cookie
Hot chocolate

 

[zoegirl]

morning!
Sorry I'm not posting much this week. We are slammed here & I haven't had much time to get on the computer. Hopefully I'll have more time by the end of the week & can get caught up & respond to everyone's posts.

yesterday:
brkfst - greek yogurt w/honey, coffee w/creamer
lunch - chicken burger on whole grain bun, reduced fat pringles
dinner - handful of tortilla chips w/salsa, cantaloupe

I ran 3 miles yesterday (30 mins) and did a 10 min cool down walk. That's all I had time for. I think I can stay a bit longer at the Y today so hopefully I can get on the elliptical too (I love that thing!).

June 15 done
veggies not done (I need to get on the ball eating my veg)

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

My belly dances every time I laugh or run or well basically all the time.

cereal/skim
4 point ww lunch,cottage cheese, applesauce
hot dog/no bun, 1/2 c mac & cheese, 1/2 c peas
small bowl popcorn,6 crackers
June 15 done

I'm stuck around the 6-7 pound mark for overall loss, but I think the exercize is making a difference. I know this because I can now put things in my pockets! Capris are not as tight as they used to be.

I actually don't want anyone to say anything to me when I get to the point of people noticing any weight loss. Attention makes me very uncomfortable! I don't want anyone commenting on my body. Then I always read more into it, like what were they thinking before? I'll never forget, I lost 35 pounds a few years back and one of my friends introduced me as her "skinny friend." I think that's the day I started gaining it all back I know...go see a shrink, right?!

 

[ski_mom]

Becky – welcome back – at least you are back to a negative number. You are getting close to vacation (are you going to WDW?)

We are going on a cruise this year. We are going on a 7 night Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Dream. I'm excited - DH and I have been on a few cruises before, but the kids have never been on one. This boat has a few huge waterslides and they can't wait. My mom is going with us too - it should be a great trip!

I actually don't want anyone to say anything to me when I get to the point of people noticing any weight loss. Attention makes me very uncomfortable! I don't want anyone commenting on my body. Then I always read more into it, like what were they thinking before? I'll never forget, I lost 35 pounds a few years back and one of my friends introduced me as her "skinny friend." I think that's the day I started gaining it all back I know...go see a shrink, right?!

You know, I'm the exact same way. I joined WW about a year and a half ago and lost around 30 pounds. I didn't tell anyone except of course DH and my sister was going to the meetings with me, so she knew. Well, my mom did notice and started tell others and then the people that I work with started noticing and commenting. At that point for some reason I got a mental block and just couldn't do it anymore. I guess I need to see the same shrink as you!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I think I forgot to post last night (I was about to go to bed) that I took a walk yesterday at lunch for 1.77 miles. The reason I know it was exactly 1.77 is that I got a cool free app for my iphone that uses the GPS to track the distance. It will also keep the time as well. It will tell you the pace - it was kind of cool to see the pace slow down when I was going up hill!! If I remember I'll post the name of the app later (I'm working and not by my phone).

 

[tlenzendorf]

I think I forgot to post last night (I was about to go to bed) that I took a walk yesterday at lunch for 1.77 miles. The reason I know it was exactly 1.77 is that I got a cool free app for my iphone that uses the GPS to track the distance. It will also keep the time as well. It will tell you the pace - it was kind of cool to see the pace slow down when I was going up hill!! If I remember I'll post the name of the app later (I'm working and not by my phone).

Is it RunKeeper? Thats what I use. It tracks those things, plus if you change the screen it will show you your route on a map along with your current location.

 

[luvsJack]

Hi ladies, I just wanted to drop in and say hello.

During the past couple of weeks, life has been a bit wild. Lots going on at home and at work. I let those things give me the excuse to stop trying to even half way control what I ate.

Last week I finally weighed and it was so depressing. I am back almost at square one. So, after a weekend of crying and being depressed; I picked myself up and dusted myself off and got myself ready to start again. I actually think I know what an alcoholic feels after a week long drinking binge or at least the guilt and self loathing part of how they feel.

My church has started a weight watchers program and last night I joined with them. It was a bit embarassing at the first meeting as I am one of the 3biggest women there, but that will change.

So today is the first day of my new journey and hopefull my last on this road.

I would love to rejoin you ladies but not sure how Dawn could work all that out in the weight loss numbers and I don't want to throw a kink in things.

Just wanted to jump in and tell you all to keep up the good work and stay strong in your journey.

 

[stayhomemom77]

I'm the polar opposite of Michele and Becky. I announce to the WORLD that I'm losing weight and once I begin to notice the body changes myself I start strutting around. No lie!! I begin to feel sexier and it shows!! I always gets TONS of favorable responses, but I'm not sure if it's because I look skinnier to them or if I just carry myself differently and they assume as much.

Whatever the reason, I don't care. I don't NEED the validation but I sure do enjoy it when it comes!!

Jane...here's the hummus recipe. It's 1 point per 1/4 cup serving.

3/4 cup plain fat free yogurt
2.5 cups garbanzo beans (chick peas)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne (optional)
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice

Line a strainer with cheesecloth and let the yogurt drain in the fridge for about 2 hours. (It should reduce by close to half.)

Toss everything into the food processor and blend until smooth. It makes around 2.5 cups.

Aimee: What should I measure?? Bust, waist, hips, thighs....anything else? I don't think I'm going to like this at first...

 

[tlenzendorf]

Aimee: What should I measure?? Bust, waist, hips, thighs....anything else? I don't think I'm going to like this at first...

I'm not Aimee, but check out extrapounds.com. It will give you a spot to put your measurements in, track them and graph them for you. I used this website when I was going to the gym 5x/week for an hour or 2 a day. Its a great resource!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Is it RunKeeper? Thats what I use. It tracks those things, plus if you change the screen it will show you your route on a map along with your current location.

It looks like it is called Distance Free. You can upgrade to Distance Meter Pro and it will track calories burned.

Hi ladies, I just wanted to drop in and say hello.

During the past couple of weeks, life has been a bit wild. Lots going on at home and at work. I let those things give me the excuse to stop trying to even half way control what I ate.

Last week I finally weighed and it was so depressing. I am back almost at square one. So, after a weekend of crying and being depressed; I picked myself up and dusted myself off and got myself ready to start again. I actually think I know what an alcoholic feels after a week long drinking binge or at least the guilt and self loathing part of how they feel.

My church has started a weight watchers program and last night I joined with them. It was a bit embarassing at the first meeting as I am one of the 3biggest women there, but that will change.

So today is the first day of my new journey and hopefull my last on this road.

I would love to rejoin you ladies but not sure how Dawn could work all that out in the weight loss numbers and I don't want to throw a kink in things.

Just wanted to jump in and tell you all to keep up the good work and stay strong in your journey.

Hey! Welcome back! Dawn is pretty crafty and clever, I bet she could figure out how to get you back in the list! I'm glad that you decided to start again and hope WW and whatever else you do helps!

 

[PixiePlanner]

Finally checked the wiring behind the TV and discovered the power cord has been severed into four pieces! No need to guess who did that job, seeing that neither myself nor my brother have the inclinations to chew on power cords. I yelled at my bunny and he looked up all innocent, like "who, me?" Never argue with a rabbit because you just can't win. He just glared at me and continued to groom himself, totally ignored my ranting and raving. Oh well, I'm scouring eBay for a replacement cord and hoping to score one soon.

We bunnies!

My first was named Gin Gin. She wasn't very friendly. Her diet consisted of mostly stereo cords.

My second was adorable. He was part rex. His fir was incredibly soft: bred without the course outer layer. He was named Pippen after Scottie Pippen. He was the best pet. Broke our hearts when he went to the great clover field. He preferred whole grains. Actually wood grain! I just noticed a chair that had his marks on it and he's been gone over 10 years.

Now, the bunnies in my yard that are forming an army to attack my garden... those... I am not too fond.

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

Hi ladies, I just wanted to drop in and say hello.

During the past couple of weeks, life has been a bit wild. Lots going on at home and at work. I let those things give me the excuse to stop trying to even half way control what I ate.

Last week I finally weighed and it was so depressing. I am back almost at square one. So, after a weekend of crying and being depressed; I picked myself up and dusted myself off and got myself ready to start again. I actually think I know what an alcoholic feels after a week long drinking binge or at least the guilt and self loathing part of how they feel.

My church has started a weight watchers program and last night I joined with them. It was a bit embarassing at the first meeting as I am one of the 3biggest women there, but that will change.

So today is the first day of my new journey and hopefull my last on this road.

I would love to rejoin you ladies but not sure how Dawn could work all that out in the weight loss numbers and I don't want to throw a kink in things.

Just wanted to jump in and tell you all to keep up the good work and stay strong in your journey.

Please hang out with us There are kinks all over this thread. Or maybe that's kooks. Wait, that's me.

Anyhoo...stopping in for the afternoon "no carb binge" pledge. I started one a little bit ago, but cut it off. I am going to go organize something upstairs instead.

 

[njcarita]

hi all.... just wanted to share some info I read in a book about "lowering your blood pressure"..

In the book it suggested multiple shorter walks instead of 1 long walk.... to maintain the exercise lowering effects of exercise through out the day.... so I have been trying to walk 3 times a day for .5 miles to 1.5 miles per walk....( total of 1.5 to 4.5 miles a day)

Now I have been on blood pressure Meds since my last pregnancy( 8 years)... and even on Meds I ten to run high ... strong family disposition toward hypertension.... whole family starts BP meds in 30's no matter how thin....so even on Meds its been in the 140/ mid 90's....

Well decided to embarque on a whole new way of eating....mostly veggie..fruits... whole grains etc... all natural ... and exercising multiple times thru the day.... I am now seeing BP's of 120/70 ..... on my meds which is a vast improvement for me..

and the exercise has really lifted my mood ...much happier and cheerier... and I have lost 9lbs thus far.....

 

[njcarita]

Hi ladies, I just wanted to drop in and say hello.

During the past couple of weeks, life has been a bit wild. Lots going on at home and at work. I let those things give me the excuse to stop trying to even half way control what I ate.

Last week I finally weighed and it was so depressing. I am back almost at square one. So, after a weekend of crying and being depressed; I picked myself up and dusted myself off and got myself ready to start again. I actually think I know what an alcoholic feels after a week long drinking binge or at least the guilt and self loathing part of how they feel.

My church has started a weight watchers program and last night I joined with them. It was a bit embarassing at the first meeting as I am one of the 3biggest women there, but that will change.

So today is the first day of my new journey and hopefull my last on this road.

I would love to rejoin you ladies but not sure how Dawn could work all that out in the weight loss numbers and I don't want to throw a kink in things.

Just wanted to jump in and tell you all to keep up the good work and stay strong in your journey.

welcome Back

 

[Zela]

Sorry this is so long, I couldn't get on the internet for a while and things have been crazy. Our power was out off and on on Monday.


Tracking for Sunday

Breakfast:
2 pcs gwaltney 40% less fat bacon
1 fried egg (fried in the bacon grease)
Lunch:
1/2 small sweet potato
5 oz steak
3/4 c okra
3/4 c squash+ a pat of butter (I know my mother in law put butter in it)
1/2 c green beans and broccoli mixed
1/2 garlic cheese biscuit
a couple of small bites of purple people eater (a jello cream cheese yogurt mixture)
Dinner:
1 small pork rib
Snack:
1/8 Paula Deen's Lemon Birdie Pie

According to Spark People I had 1198 calories out of the recommended 1200-1550. I really feel like I overate at Lunch but I am on the low end of my calories still.

June 13th Done

Veggies Done

Anywho.......
So my boss called me in the office today about the day I took off on Friday. She handed me a Employee Corrective Action Sheet. She said she wasn't writing me up but that she wanted to remind me that you cannot be granted pto for things that come up that are not illness or emergency. I explained to her that my dog being sick was an emergency and that she was part of my family. She still looked like she didn't get it, but she agreed that if I just say I have a family emergency that she will not pry into my business. Towards the end of the discussion I ended up crying like a little baby and then I went to discuss it with the HR department. Thankfully, the lady I spoke with in HR had dogs and understood where I was coming from. She advised me to submit evidence that I took my dog to the vet and a detailed explanation of what happened (with Suzy and her symptoms) to the Corrective Action Sheet so that it would be in my file. I wonder if my boss really would leave a sick puking dog at home all day while she went to work.

As far as the weigh in goes, I weighed in at 194.2. That is only down -.2. Meh......I only exercised one day last week, so I understand. At least I didn't gain any this week.

Monday's Tracking:

Breakfast:
small porkchop
half an apple
8oz unsweetened chocolate almond breeze
Lunch:
4 small fried catfish nuggets
salad with at least 2 c lettuce on it
1 slice white american kraft singles
1/2 packet of fat free ranch dressing
Supper:

Chicken Salad and crackers (snack pack)
Snack:
Kiddie Size tcby hand dipped yogurt
apple

Total is 1082 calories out of 1200 to 1550.

June 14th Done

Veggies Done

Tuesday's Tracking:

Breakfast:
1 small porkchop
Lunch:
Salad with
-chicken
-1/4 c cheese
-packet of ranch dressing
-boiled egg
Supper:
13 cheezits
serving of fiber one cereal with a little bit of ff milk
banana
6 Tblsp whipped cream
Snack:
Pina Colada

Total of 1,476 out of 1200 to 1550.

June 15th Done

Veggies Done

Tracking for Wednesday (today):

Breakfast:
3 slice 40% less fat gwaltney bacon
1 egg
Lunch:
Zaxby's Bleu Salad with Blackened Chicken and 2 packets of blue cheese dressing and a piece of toast (salad had probably 3-4 cups of lettuce)
Supper:
Probably going to go with a banana and some cinnamon with a couple of tablespoons of whipped cream
Snack:
None

Total is 1230 out of 1200-1550.

June 16th Done
Veggies Done

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Becky – How fun!! I love the cruises that we’ve been on (only Disney ones so far). I’ll bet your kids are thrilled to bits. Its great that your Mom is going too. You’ll have to tell us all about it when you get back.

Sheree & Tricia – that sounds like a great app. There are definitely times when I had the iPhone and not just the iTouch. I’ve got the family plan on Verizon and there is no way I’m switching everyone’s phone plan. I keep hearing rumors that V will be able to service iPhones, but until that happens I’ll just have to track my walking on SP.

Sharon – Welcome back!!! I say you just start a fresh right now and today’s weight is your starting weight (unless you want to go with your old starting weight). Life happens, I’ll bet we’ve all been through the starting over program. Good for you for joining WW! Now you have two support groups.

Julie – thanks for the recipe. I wonder if it will work in a blender (don’t have a food processor). I’ll try it out and let you know how it comes out.

Jessica – we love bunnies as well. We had two Nibbles and Cuddles. They really never chewed anything but their hutch (and Steven’s hair). I miss their furry little snuggles. We don’t have bunnies in the yard, just squirrels. Drives the dog nuts and they clean off our fruit trees before we get a chance to pick anything.

Today was going to be the start of low carb/starch trial. Of course then my boss brings in bagels for breakfast and we have a lunch meeting where they brought in Panera. I ordered a salad and that is all I was going to have, then they stuck in an oatmeal raisin cookie in my box. So I ate the cookie and then came upstairs and tracked it 350 cal for a COOKIE???? Holy cow! Dinner is going to be REALLY light tonight. Although I am proud that I tracked everything, unfortunately I won’t be making it to the gym tonight I have to go home and let Jim practice a class presentation to me. Hopefully we will finish before it gets dark and we’ll be able to go for a walk.

Food Log
Breakfast – Bagel with light cream cheese
Lunch – banana, Panera strawberry poppyseed chicken salad, oatmeal raisin cookie
Dinner – taco salad (ground turkey, lettuce & salsa)
Dessert – sweet 16s (2) (I may have a piece of the crustless strawberry pie too, but I'll still be under goal)

Total 1259 (goal 1200 - 1550)
June 16 DONE – Veggies DONE

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Zela - we posted at the same time. I'm sorry your boss is such a poophead. I am glad that the HR person was much more sympathetic and gave you a way to present your case in your file. I guess animals all over are lucky that your boss doesn't have pets. They would suffer terribly. I hope now that it is over you at least have some closure and know now how to deal with "emergencies" that come up in the future.