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

[2_Eagle_Mom]

I'm a worrier too. I'll tell myself to let something go and not a minute later I am thinking about it again

Thanks, I tell myself the entire time that I'm being irrational and everything will be fine, but sometimes I just can't let it go. Many sleepless nights - I'm trying to tell myself "whatever will happen is going to happen and worrying about it won't make any difference", sometime it works, sometimes not...

I did pretty well at the party tonight. It's the kind of place where you're not allowed to outside food in with you, and they didn't really have any salads available to order so it was really a puzzler. I only had 1 slice of pizza. They cut them into smaller slices, so that helped as well. Then I only had one small piece of the cookie cake. Our friends did come over, and I had a couple of beers while the girls whooped the guys butts in Pictionary Man. So all in all, a really good evening!

Congrats on battling the pizza party!

 

[Anna114]

I did pretty well at the party tonight. It's the kind of place where you're not allowed to outside food in with you, and they didn't really have any salads available to order so it was really a puzzler. I only had 1 slice of pizza. They cut them into smaller slices, so that helped as well. Then I only had one small piece of the cookie cake. Our friends did come over, and I had a couple of beers while the girls whooped the guys butts in Pictionary Man. So all in all, a really good evening!

But that's the key portion control! You can have some of everything, just within reason. In the old days I could get down 2 and on a really good day 3 pieces of NY pizza with extra cheese, pepperoni and onions. The other day I got Papa Johns for my kids, I had one slice and a couple of chicken fingers. That's much better then I use to do. Congratulations to you! Good job!

 

[Jasperann]

Hey everyone!

We got back from WDW yesterday. I spent the day cleaning the house up from the mess that our doggy did... He ate a couple blinds and is shedding all over everything. But my house is clean and we are completely unpacked from our trip. I spent the morning typing up the basics of our trip... in case I want to write a TR or something. We had a couple of funny moments, so we will see.

I stepped on the scale this morning, even though I was afraid of the results... and I am down .5 of a pound from when I left. Hope that stays until our weigh in on Monday. It is nice out here today. Suppose to get into the mid 60s, so I'm going to take Jasper (my beagle) for a long walk. I'm use to the walking after a week of it, so I think I can do it, even though Jasper will be wore out.

I'm going to try to get caught up with all the posts since I've been gone... I've got a ton to do. So I'm not sure if that will happen or not. Hope everyone has been great this last week. Welcome to any new comers... Hope to get to know you all soon.

 

[luvsJack]

I am so frustrated with myself! I am taking a running class 3x a week, rejoined the gym, but if I can't get a handle on the junk I am not going to lose. I have proven that this past year, with the gaining/losing of the same 5lbs.

I have done the same thing. Start some program lose 5 -10 lbs, gain it back, start all over again! (I REFUSE to do that this time, though)

And it is mostly junk food. I have to stay at my desk all day at work to stay away from the junk food for sale all over the building!

 

[luvsJack]

Well, I am almost through my first of two weeks off from work. Have stayed very busy and I haven't done too terribly bad. I took dd and her bff to the coast twice, the movies and to the skating rink.

I have walked every day (two days on the beach) and have had mostly good choices. We did eat at McD's one day (there just are not any good choices there, even the salads seem to be high in fat) and at CiCi's pizza one day. But, I made the best choices I could. Weighed this morning and so far I am at the same weight. Maybe I can get at least a pound off by Monday!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Hey everyone!

We got back from WDW yesterday. I spent the day cleaning the house up from the mess that our doggy did... He ate a couple blinds and is shedding all over everything. But my house is clean and we are completely unpacked from our trip. I spent the morning typing up the basics of our trip... in case I want to write a TR or something. We had a couple of funny moments, so we will see.

I'm one of the newbies! TR!!! Do it - I love reading them and would love to hear your experiences of tent camping. I'd love to do that but the thought of packing everything that we would need and flying it across country pretty much stops us from doing it.

I did well yesterday. Tracked everything - even went to Subway for dinner and had enough calories to do a sandwich and chips! This morning I even put on my "skinny" pants and even though they are a little snug in the waistband THEY FIT! I guess I'm no down to my lowest weight in a lot of years. Now the challenge comes in to not get cocky and keep the tracking going and bump up the exercise so there is a chance that I'll continue to lose.

 

[Stacybaeasm]

2 Eagle Mom - skinny pants!!! YAY!!!!! That's great. I don't even own anything I would term 'skinny pants' so I'm incredibly pleased for you.

I'm having a good week so far. I've managed to excercise every day and gotten my water in every day. And I have managed to come pretty close on my Spark food breakdowns. I've come in right on or a little under in everything every day. My struggle is dinner tonight. I"m not feeling it. In fact, all I really want is a giant bowl of air-popped popcorn. Calorie wise - ok. Nutrient wise - not so ok. But "regular" food just sounds, I don't know, yuck to me right now. I even tried to talk myself into a piece of homemade pizza in the freezer. No go. Just want the popcorn. I guess I'll see what I feel like after I've gotten home and gone to the gym.

 

[Duchie]

But that's the key portion control! You can have some of everything, just within reason. In the old days I could get down 2 and on a really good day 3 pieces of NY pizza with extra cheese, pepperoni and onions. The other day I got Papa Johns for my kids, I had one slice and a couple of chicken fingers. That's much better then I use to do. Congratulations to you! Good job!

Thanks for the boost! Yes, I did well with maintaining a good amount of everything. I'm just really ready for the day when that's enough, KWIM? Yes, I only had one pizza slice, but I REALLY wanted that second one.

Hey everyone!

We got back from WDW yesterday. I spent the day cleaning the house up from the mess that our doggy did... He ate a couple blinds and is shedding all over everything. But my house is clean and we are completely unpacked from our trip. I spent the morning typing up the basics of our trip... in case I want to write a TR or something. We had a couple of funny moments, so we will see.

I stepped on the scale this morning, even though I was afraid of the results... and I am down .5 of a pound from when I left. Hope that stays until our weigh in on Monday. It is nice out here today. Suppose to get into the mid 60s, so I'm going to take Jasper (my beagle) for a long walk. I'm use to the walking after a week of it, so I think I can do it, even though Jasper will be wore out.

I'm going to try to get caught up with all the posts since I've been gone... I've got a ton to do. So I'm not sure if that will happen or not. Hope everyone has been great this last week. Welcome to any new comers... Hope to get to know you all soon.

Welcome back! And congrats on the weight loss, even while you were on vacation. That's impressive!

Well, I am almost through my first of two weeks off from work. Have stayed very busy and I haven't done too terribly bad. I took dd and her bff to the coast twice, the movies and to the skating rink.

I have walked every day (two days on the beach) and have had mostly good choices. We did eat at McD's one day (there just are not any good choices there, even the salads seem to be high in fat) and at CiCi's pizza one day. But, I made the best choices I could. Weighed this morning and so far I am at the same weight. Maybe I can get at least a pound off by Monday!

Walking on the beach That just sounds wonderful! I'd walk a heck of a lot more often if it were along the beach.

I'm one of the newbies! TR!!! Do it - I love reading them and would love to hear your experiences of tent camping. I'd love to do that but the thought of packing everything that we would need and flying it across country pretty much stops us from doing it.

I did well yesterday. Tracked everything - even went to Subway for dinner and had enough calories to do a sandwich and chips! This morning I even put on my "skinny" pants and even though they are a little snug in the waistband THEY FIT! I guess I'm no down to my lowest weight in a lot of years. Now the challenge comes in to not get cocky and keep the tracking going and bump up the exercise so there is a chance that I'll continue to lose.

What are these "skinny jeans" of which you speak? I don't think I've owned a pair of skinny anything since I was 12, maybe not even then. So well done on fitting into yours.

2 Eagle Mom - skinny pants!!! YAY!!!!! That's great. I don't even own anything I would term 'skinny pants' so I'm incredibly pleased for you.

I'm having a good week so far. I've managed to excercise every day and gotten my water in every day. And I have managed to come pretty close on my Spark food breakdowns. I've come in right on or a little under in everything every day. My struggle is dinner tonight. I"m not feeling it. In fact, all I really want is a giant bowl of air-popped popcorn. Calorie wise - ok. Nutrient wise - not so ok. But "regular" food just sounds, I don't know, yuck to me right now. I even tried to talk myself into a piece of homemade pizza in the freezer. No go. Just want the popcorn. I guess I'll see what I feel like after I've gotten home and gone to the gym.

I've also been focused on drinking enough water. Some days I just think I'm going to float away! But recently I came down with the same cold that the rest of the family has had, only I didn't get it as bad. I'm attributing that to the water flushing all the germs right out of me. OK, it might not be true, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

So this morning I wasn't feeling all that sharp so I skipped my workout. But I made up for it this afternoon with 3 hours of shoveling dirt into a wheelbarrow and then moving it into the garden. I'd certainly say that counts as a workout! The kids wanted to put in a vegetable garden this year so we're getting that all set up. We've never done this before so it's an adventure for the whole family. We're actually a little late on planting a few things but we're going to try them anyway and see how they do.

 

[Stacybaeasm]

I am not a happy human today. I got on the scale for a mid-week check up and I was up 5 pounds from Monday. WHAT???? Ok, I KNOW in my mind that I have not actually gained 5 pounds because I have been good on my calories and I worked out all 4 days this week. I know it must be water weight and the fact that I'm not sleeping but the numbers on the scale angered and saddened me today. Not happy at all and wanting to eat my weight in pizza.

 

[Duchie]

I am not a happy human today. I got on the scale for a mid-week check up and I was up 5 pounds from Monday. WHAT???? Ok, I KNOW in my mind that I have not actually gained 5 pounds because I have been good on my calories and I worked out all 4 days this week. I know it must be water weight and the fact that I'm not sleeping but the numbers on the scale angered and saddened me today. Not happy at all and wanting to eat my weight in pizza.

I'm in the same boat today. My scale is only up a pound, but it's so discouraging. WTH? I've been so good all week, stayed at or below points every day, exercising, drinking tons of water. If I'm doing all the right things, this shouldn't happen, so WHAT GIVES?

 

[dislvr74]

I am not a happy human today. I got on the scale for a mid-week check up and I was up 5 pounds from Monday. WHAT???? Ok, I KNOW in my mind that I have not actually gained 5 pounds because I have been good on my calories and I worked out all 4 days this week. I know it must be water weight and the fact that I'm not sleeping but the numbers on the scale angered and saddened me today. Not happy at all and wanting to eat my weight in pizza.

Why is it that even when we know in our logical brains that the scale isn't telling the whole story, we still believe it in our emotional brains? I do the same thing!

Hang in there.

 

[GoofyWife]

I followed this over from DizneyDawn's trip report and hope its not tool late to jump in! I think this is a great idea - dieting and Disney. I haven't had a chance to read the entire thread, but I'll catch up this weekend to motivate myself for a fresh (another) start! Here's my story:



First Name and Screen name: Sue/GoofyWife
What your Goal Is for Fitness: lose 120 lbs.
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Breyer's Ice Cream
Favorite Good Food for You: It's not that I don't like food that is good for you ... I do .. but one of my problems is stopping when I'm full.
Favorite Form of Exercise: I like to walk, and I have three dogs ... and you know what they say "if your dog is fat, you need to exercise", well, one of those dogs is definitely pleasingly plump, so I guess it's time to find her leash.
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: even though I'm not a sweet young thing, I would love to walk into places like Old Navy and just pick things off the rack and buy, instead of shopping in the "wide" section of the department store.
Family: My DH is fat too and my biggest regret is that two of my three children are overweight as well; I would like to set a good example to them of healthy eating and exercise. I don't know where my youngest son came from ... 5'11 and 180lb and athletic, go figure..

Again, I'm glad this thread was started and now I can't wait to try to lose again.

 

[Anna114]

I followed this over from DizneyDawn's trip report and hope its not tool late to jump in! I think this is a great idea - dieting and Disney. I haven't had a chance to read the entire thread, but I'll catch up this weekend to motivate myself for a fresh (another) start! Here's my story:



First Name and Screen name: Sue/GoofyWife
What your Goal Is for Fitness: lose 120 lbs.
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Breyer's Ice Cream
Favorite Good Food for You: It's not that I don't like food that is good for you ... I do .. but one of my problems is stopping when I'm full.
Favorite Form of Exercise: I like to walk, and I have three dogs ... and you know what they say "if your dog is fat, you need to exercise", well, one of those dogs is definitely pleasingly plump, so I guess it's time to find her leash.
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: even though I'm not a sweet young thing, I would love to walk into places like Old Navy and just pick things off the rack and buy, instead of shopping in the "wide" section of the department store.
Family: My DH is fat too and my biggest regret is that two of my three children are overweight as well; I would like to set a good example to them of healthy eating and exercise. I don't know where my youngest son came from ... 5'11 and 180lb and athletic, go figure..

Again, I'm glad this thread was started and now I can't wait to try to lose again.

Welcome to this thread and welcome to the Disboards! THis is a great supportive thread! When you have a bad meal or a bad day or week pick yourself up and keep going!

 

[eliz991]

I followed this over from DizneyDawn's trip report and hope its not tool late to jump in! I think this is a great idea - dieting and Disney. I haven't had a chance to read the entire thread, but I'll catch up this weekend to motivate myself for a fresh (another) start! Here's my story:



First Name and Screen name: Sue/GoofyWife
What your Goal Is for Fitness: lose 120 lbs.
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Breyer's Ice Cream
Favorite Good Food for You: It's not that I don't like food that is good for you ... I do .. but one of my problems is stopping when I'm full.
Favorite Form of Exercise: I like to walk, and I have three dogs ... and you know what they say "if your dog is fat, you need to exercise", well, one of those dogs is definitely pleasingly plump, so I guess it's time to find her leash.
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: even though I'm not a sweet young thing, I would love to walk into places like Old Navy and just pick things off the rack and buy, instead of shopping in the "wide" section of the department store.
Family: My DH is fat too and my biggest regret is that two of my three children are overweight as well; I would like to set a good example to them of healthy eating and exercise. I don't know where my youngest son came from ... 5'11 and 180lb and athletic, go figure..

Again, I'm glad this thread was started and now I can't wait to try to lose again.

This is a great thread! We'll all get to skinny island together!

 

[Duchie]

I followed this over from DizneyDawn's trip report and hope its not tool late to jump in! I think this is a great idea - dieting and Disney. I haven't had a chance to read the entire thread, but I'll catch up this weekend to motivate myself for a fresh (another) start! Here's my story:



First Name and Screen name: Sue/GoofyWife
What your Goal Is for Fitness: lose 120 lbs.
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Breyer's Ice Cream
Favorite Good Food for You: It's not that I don't like food that is good for you ... I do .. but one of my problems is stopping when I'm full.
Favorite Form of Exercise: I like to walk, and I have three dogs ... and you know what they say "if your dog is fat, you need to exercise", well, one of those dogs is definitely pleasingly plump, so I guess it's time to find her leash.
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: even though I'm not a sweet young thing, I would love to walk into places like Old Navy and just pick things off the rack and buy, instead of shopping in the "wide" section of the department store.
Family: My DH is fat too and my biggest regret is that two of my three children are overweight as well; I would like to set a good example to them of healthy eating and exercise. I don't know where my youngest son came from ... 5'11 and 180lb and athletic, go figure..

Again, I'm glad this thread was started and now I can't wait to try to lose again.

Welcome aboard! We're happy you decided to join us and the Disboards.

I can really relate to the part I bolded above. My mom struggled with her weight her entire life. Her mother used to tell her she was fat all the time, but when I look at picture of my mom as a young woman, she was FAR from fat. But that negative self-image was with her for her entire life, and she unfortunately passed it on to me. I SO do not want to be the same way! I haven't told the kids that I'm "dieting" or "trying to lose weight". To be honest, I don't think they've noticed I'm doing anything at all. But when they do, what I've told them is that I'd like to be healthier than I am now, so I'm trying to exercise more and be more concious about my food choices.

 

[luvsJack]

Thanks for the boost! Yes, I did well with maintaining a good amount of everything. I'm just really ready for the day when that's enough, KWIM? Yes, I only had one pizza slice, but I REALLY wanted that second one.



Welcome back! And congrats on the weight loss, even while you were on vacation. That's impressive!



Walking on the beach That just sounds wonderful! I'd walk a heck of a lot more often if it were along the beach.

Oh, I know! It was beautiful the first day with not a cloud in the sky and I loved it and the other day it was cold, windy and grey skies and I still loved it! Its really a big deal for me to say I loved walking but I could walk for miles and miles along the ocean.

 

[luvsJack]

I followed this over from DizneyDawn's trip report and hope its not tool late to jump in! I think this is a great idea - dieting and Disney. I haven't had a chance to read the entire thread, but I'll catch up this weekend to motivate myself for a fresh (another) start! Here's my story:



First Name and Screen name: Sue/GoofyWife
What your Goal Is for Fitness: lose 120 lbs.
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Breyer's Ice Cream
Favorite Good Food for You: It's not that I don't like food that is good for you ... I do .. but one of my problems is stopping when I'm full.
Favorite Form of Exercise: I like to walk, and I have three dogs ... and you know what they say "if your dog is fat, you need to exercise", well, one of those dogs is definitely pleasingly plump, so I guess it's time to find her leash.
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: even though I'm not a sweet young thing, I would love to walk into places like Old Navy and just pick things off the rack and buy, instead of shopping in the "wide" section of the department store.
Family: My DH is fat too and my biggest regret is that two of my three children are overweight as well; I would like to set a good example to them of healthy eating and exercise. I don't know where my youngest son came from ... 5'11 and 180lb and athletic, go figure..

Again, I'm glad this thread was started and now I can't wait to try to lose again.

WELCOME!!! I too can relate with wanting to set a good example for your kids. My sons are both pretty athletic and work out regularly (one trying to stay muscled and in shape, the other actually trying to put on weight) so I don't worry too much about them. My dd is 11 and for now is a perfect weight. But she already has curves (much to her daddy's dismay) and I see my body at 11, which is why much of my exercise plan includes her and although I don't limit the amount she eats, I try to make it healthy. But mainly, I want her to see me being healthy so she will be encouraged to be that way too.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Morning! Had no internet in the keys and at POP now. Leaving tom morning early. I cleared out my inbox and sent files so you all should be able to post your weight there. SORRY!

Having the best trip ever and can't wait to get back and catch up on you all! Miss ya guys!

 

[Anna114]

Here's a goofy question, I gained a pound last week so I got on the scale today and lost both the pound I gained and another pound to boot. So when I send in my loss on Monday did I lose 1 or 2 lbs? Technically i really only lost 1 more pound from my original weight.

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

2 Eagle Mom - skinny pants!!! YAY!!!!! That's great. I don't even own anything I would term 'skinny pants' so I'm incredibly pleased for you.

I'm having a good week so far. I've managed to excercise every day and gotten my water in every day. And I have managed to come pretty close on my Spark food breakdowns. I've come in right on or a little under in everything every day. My struggle is dinner tonight. I"m not feeling it. In fact, all I really want is a giant bowl of air-popped popcorn. Calorie wise - ok. Nutrient wise - not so ok. But "regular" food just sounds, I don't know, yuck to me right now. I even tried to talk myself into a piece of homemade pizza in the freezer. No go. Just want the popcorn. I guess I'll see what I feel like after I've gotten home and gone to the gym.

Thanks, When I say skinny pants that just means its the smallest size of pants that I've bought for 20 years. They are no mean "skinny jeans" in the true sense of the word. I'm just thrilled that I was able to fit into them. I still have a lot more weight to go before I ever fit in truly "skinny jeans". Congrats on the water and the exercise. I say go for the popcorn if that is what you want. Then if you still need some protein (that's usually where I'm low) I'll eat a hardboiled egg white or some yogurt. Both low in calories and will boost the one area that is low. I'm really liking SparkPeople. I feel like I'm getting a more balance diet.

I followed this over from DizneyDawn's trip report and hope its not tool late to jump in!

Welcome to the group!! I agree with wanting to eat better to be a good example. My boys are pretty much grown up now (23 and 20) but I think they are even noticing my better nutrition. My older son shocked me when he ordered a Subway sandwich and asked for wheat bread, lettuce, spinach and lite mayo. This is my carb loving boy who normally would order the meatball sandwich on white bread. I was SO proud!

Welcome aboard! We're happy you decided to join us and the Disboards.

I can really relate to the part I bolded above. My mom struggled with her weight her entire life. Her mother used to tell her she was fat all the time, but when I look at picture of my mom as a young woman, she was FAR from fat. But that negative self-image was with her for her entire life, and she unfortunately passed it on to me. I SO do not want to be the same way! I haven't told the kids that I'm "dieting" or "trying to lose weight". To be honest, I don't think they've noticed I'm doing anything at all. But when they do, what I've told them is that I'd like to be healthier than I am now, so I'm trying to exercise more and be more concious about my food choices.

Like I said above, they notice your choices and will surprise you when you least expect it.

Morning! Had no internet in the keys and at POP now. Leaving tom morning early. I cleared out my inbox and sent files so you all should be able to post your weight there. SORRY!

Having the best trip ever and can't wait to get back and catch up on you all! Miss ya guys!

Can't wait to hear all about your trip. Safe travels.!

Yesterday was a good calorie day, but it was pretty much forced on me. I had to take my oldest for some tests and didn't get to eat much in the morning and then was stuck in the waiting room for 4 hours with only some 100 calorie cookies and an orange. I could have really blown it on dinner but had a 1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad at Panera. I even splurged on a tuna salad sandwich since I knew it wouldn't put me over on calories. If you have a Panera Bread near you, check out their website. They've updated their nutritional guide. You can now "build your meal" selecting the items you choose and then you can take items off (I removed the pecans and cheese from my salad and the extra mayo from my sandwich) it really gives you a more accurate nutritional count.

Missed going to the gym this morning, but we worked out in the yard pulling weeds.