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

[CrabbyYetLovable]

Crabby Amy- I'm sooooo glad you laughed at your new nickname! Didn't want to offend. I thought it was pretty funny but I've been known to have an oddball sense of humor from time to time.

LOL! I have the same crazy sense of humor!

Reset Day 3. Worst day so far. Bad day at work led to wanting to snack all afternoon. Resisted the temptation (YAY!), but still hungry. I'm hoping my body is just adjusting to not eating as much food as usual and eating smaller portions. I talked to my friend, who did the same reset, and she said Day 3 was the worst. By day 4, you feel as though you are on the homestretch and can finish it off. I think I may have lost some weight already, I sneaked and measured myself again and see a bit of a difference from my measurements on Sunday! Will get to weigh myself on Saturday and see what the difference is. Most people usually lose 5 pounds, but since I weigh more, I'm hoping I lose more! LOL! We'll see how things go!

Amy

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

just checking in, I've been so blah this week with my workout, just "off" somehow. I've been struggling with drinking all my water too. Today is my day off (from exercise) but I'm thinking of heading to the gym to do a short workout anyway. IDK, this has just been a rough week so far.

Speaking of working out and family....my mom and sis have both said they wanted to join the gym I go to and have said that they would go with me but truthfully I'd rather go alone. When I workout I really work so I'm not going to be talking to them or any of that, I guess that makes me a giant "B" but oh well.

Welcome cheerful chickadee

I have had a not so great week myself - I think there's still time to recover...here's to a good day Keep checking in here and I will too

 

[Dizneydawn]

To everyone else - have a great week! I will check in if I can, but you probably won't hear from me until Sunday!!

Amy

Looking forward to it!

I don't know why but this line just made me think you were a plant. Maybe it was the over watered part.

YOu crack me up!!!

Dawn-

about your vajayjay twin!!! OMG! No one needs two babymakers. AMEN!
Not a sexy look no matter how hard you try and sell it!

The bodybugg is pretty cool if I say so myself. I ordered mine on sale last month from 24 hour fitness . com. It's gone up 20 bucks but it's still 150 less than it was when I first priced them back a few years ago. All the Biggest Loser contestants wear them. That's where I saw them first.
K!

Save me some luck for September!

If she saves some for you and you win big does it mean you split it?

decided to hop back on the weight loss wagon.... is it too late to join u guys??

Heck no!!!!!!!

just checking in, I've been so blah this week with my workout, just "off" somehow. I've been struggling with drinking all my water too. Today is my day off (from exercise) but I'm thinking of heading to the gym to do a short workout anyway. IDK, this has just been a rough week so far.
Hope your week gets better.

but we dont really talk or anything when we are there, especially during the cardio part.

I would have drowned trying to talk in the cardio 45 minute death trap at water aerobics yesterday!!

Guilt sucks.
This is what I love about you. Simple yet so powerful words!!!

Hello everyone! Well, my busy season has officially started. I haven't gotten in "official" workouts this week, but I have been laying dance floors, hauling supplies and tables and chairs, and doing a lot of stairs so I am counting that. Heck yeah it does! And if you ever need a marley floor laid, I"m your girl!

That sounds a bit dirty...

I'll deal with any issues as they come up. It doesn't always work, but its where I start.
It took me 3 years of counseling to get to that place...since then...not perfect but way better!
Dawn, I didn't realize Carsyn was injured as well. I have to read the latest TR (I finished your last two, but was just starting on the last one). Anyway, I hope everyone in your family is quickly on the mend.
I forget where I write what sometimes!

She got tackled illegally in rugby last Wed and the girl took out her knee. Orthopedic doc appt this morning -
To all of our travelers - safe trip! Have fun!

Reset Day 3. Worst day so far.

Amy

I hope it gets easier!!!

I have had a not so great week myself - I think there's still time to recover...here's to a good day Keep checking in here and I will too

I have an idea to help us all in the food department...I need to run to they Y - after - I will post my idea here!

 

[stitchfan23]

Just checking in before heading to the airport this afternoon. I wanted to wish everyone well next week and keep going. I am really going to try to behave when I am away which I should be able to do as I will be cooking most meals. I bought a water bottle that is smaller than my big one the other day and am taking that with me so that I can fill it everyday and take it in the car with me. See you when I get back and hope to see lots of losses - me included. I'm gonna miss you guys.

 

[ancestry]

Thanks for the support and comments yesterday everyone about my uneasy feeling or feeling of dread. I do feel better today although I woke up with some stomach issues. I had to keep running to the ladies room during my workout this morning. Maybe the upset stomach was not related to the weird dread feeling but perhaps I have a stomach virus or ate something bad. Who knows...

The more weight I lose, the more my body is constantly changing and I can't figure out what it is doing any more. Welcome to being 40 and on a weight loss/exercise program! It is like living inside an alien.

 

[Dizneydawn]

I NEED HELP!!!!

I am doing really good with my exercise. I actually love working out so once I am committed to that - it is easy to keep up with it.

Food is my biggest issue. I need to eat breakfast, eat lunch, eat dinner, have 2 snacks in between and track. Plus watch my water. I need accountability to someone else.

Maybe that is weak, maybe that is lame. The truth though is I need it. I liked WW for that reason alone. Weighing in each week made me accountable to someone else.

So my question is this.

Is there anyone on here who would like to make a commitment to tracking food and water daily? I could come up with a tracking sheet that could be simple.

Let me know.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Another huge study that says to stay away from high fructose corn syrup.

PLEASE READ!!!!!

http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S26/91/22K07/index.xml?section=

 

[ancestry]

Another huge study that says to stay away from high fructose corn syrup.

PLEASE READ!!!!!

http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S26/91/22K07/index.xml?section=

I so totally agree with this. Eliminating HFCS made such a huge difference for me.

 

[ancestry]

I NEED HELP!!!!

I am doing really good with my exercise. I actually love working out so once I am committed to that - it is easy to keep up with it.

Food is my biggest issue. I need to eat breakfast, eat lunch, eat dinner, have 2 snacks in between and track. Plus watch my water. I need accountability to someone else.

Maybe that is weak, maybe that is lame. The truth though is I need it. I liked WW for that reason alone. Weighing in each week made me accountable to someone else.

So my question is this.

Is there anyone on here who would like to make a commitment to tracking food and water daily? I could come up with a tracking sheet that could be simple.

Let me know.

Dawn,

I would love to make this commitment to help you and to help myself. My only concern comes in about posting my daily food and water because my Disney vacation starts next Friday and I will be gone for 10 full days. When I get back I will be in the middle of the online course that I teach which will probably limit my time greatly until June 4th. So my own tracking online would not happen during the Disney trip and may be sporadic until after June 4th. I would promise to check in to see your posts and encourage you (as you have all of us) but don't think I can promise to post the food/water logs for myself until after June 4th.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I guess I better keep reading more food labels - HFCS seems to be everywhere!! Very interesting article. Do organic foods (like cereal or snacks) have HFCS?

I had a big feast for lunch yesterday - we had a cinco de mayo celebration in my office. I didn't eat dinner or snack on anything but veggies later. I hopped on the scale this morning and it was down 1.5 from Monday weigh-in!! Remember, I'm always down on Thursdays! Hope I can keep it that way over the busy weekend!
I'm having a garage sale today (I'm at work but someone else is working it now), tomorrow and Saturday! Have to remember to munch on my carrots etc.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Dawn,
I would promise to check in to see your posts and encourage you (as you have all of us) but don't think I can promise to post the food/water logs for myself until after June 4th.

Sounds like a plan!!!

I guess I better keep reading more food labels - HFCS seems to be everywhere!! Very interesting article. Do organic foods (like cereal or snacks) have HFCS?
A ton do. Bread is a huge culprit - Nature's pride does not and only a small amount of others. It is in BBQ sauce, ketchup etc...read your labels and I promise you if you try to not buy anything with it - you will put half your cart back.

I'm having a garage sale today (I'm at work but someone else is working it now), tomorrow and Saturday!

You have to be hating this weather - I postponed mine for 2 weeks just cause of the cold -

Carsyn - the doc thinks has a torn meniscus. Having a CT scan now and follow up next week to schedule surgery if needed or re-evaluate. I am gonna cry. She might be bandaged up well for prom!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Yes, I am hating this weather. I would have moved dates, but it is our city wide sale this week. I might see how it goes and if we have tons left, do another in a while. I just checked in and they said it's been busy. Probably everyone wants to go today so to avoid the cold and rain tomorrow!!! I'll be in my garage with a parka on!

Are there alternatives for things like ketchup? My kids put it on so many things! I really have to do some research. I carry a lot of extra weight around my middle and now I understand how it got there! Going to go find Nature's Pride on my next grocery trip! Thanks!

 

[njcarita]

well since I just joined... heres my info

First Name and Screen name: Cary njcarita
What your Goal Is for Fitness: I'd like to get off my blood pressure meds and loose 50 lbs
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: cheese
Favorite Good Food for You: I love veggies
Favorite Form of Exercise: hate hate hate exercise...... but I tolerate walking, running, biking and tennis
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: I want to enjoy looking at my next disney vacation pictures of myself
Family: Married 23 years to the love of my life.... have 3 amazing kids.... and blessed to still have both my parents.....

 

[gellybean]

Just checking in before heading to the airport this afternoon. I wanted to wish everyone well next week and keep going. I am really going to try to behave when I am away which I should be able to do as I will be cooking most meals. I bought a water bottle that is smaller than my big one the other day and am taking that with me so that I can fill it everyday and take it in the car with me. See you when I get back and hope to see lots of losses - me included. I'm gonna miss you guys.

Have a fabulous trip!! We'll miss you!!!

I NEED HELP!!!!

I am doing really good with my exercise. I actually love working out so once I am committed to that - it is easy to keep up with it.

Food is my biggest issue. I need to eat breakfast, eat lunch, eat dinner, have 2 snacks in between and track. Plus watch my water. I need accountability to someone else.

Maybe that is weak, maybe that is lame. The truth though is I need it. I liked WW for that reason alone. Weighing in each week made me accountable to someone else.

So my question is this.

Is there anyone on here who would like to make a commitment to tracking food and water daily? I could come up with a tracking sheet that could be simple.

Let me know.

I'll be (one of) your huckleberry(s)!

I'm tracking daily and with my bugg it is more important than ever to track what goes in my mouth. No point knowing what's going out if you don't know what's coming in.

The challenge for me will be the water tracking, but it's a challenge I accept! ( <~~~ my Mission Impossible smilie face)

Let me know how, when, and where, chicklet!!

And on loving your exercise program!! That's awesome. I'm seriously looking at the Y for next year. Baby steps though.

Soooo sorry to hear about Carsyn's knee!! Hope they can fix it easily and she has a speedy recovery!!



Ancestry - Glad you are feeling better regarding your emotional dread knot in the stomach and sorry you're feeling bad regarding your stomach issues!!

What kinda class are you teaching online? I got the majority of my degree online. LOVE online classes!


Personal note:

I hit my deficit yesterday. 1000 cals burned more than consumed. That's the good news. The bad news I hit it cus I didn't eat very much. Not by choice, just really was watching it and it kinda ended up that way. So I'm working on burning more and eating more so I can hit my deficit but not by starving myself. I only consumed 1000 cals yesterday. Whoops!

Heading out of town this weekend. Bit scared about it. Won't have internet access except on my phone. Should still be able to track. Bodybugg has a mobile app for my phone but can't download my calories burned and am already seeing on the days I don't workout I'm not gonna hit my target burn. Heck even on the days I work out, I was short by 700 cals. Gotta get moving in other ways. It is cool though, I can tell when I get off the couch to do the dishes, when I do laundry, when I go pick up my son. I can also tell when my butt doesn't get off the couch for an hour.

I have my phone coaching session this afternoon with the bugg lady. I have a ton of questions for her, and it's only day 2!

Have a good day everyone! Back in the gym tonight. Day 3 so far!

 

[Peace Mickey Lovers]

Hi Dawn, I sent you an email. let me know what you think.

Went to dinner last night for Cinco De Maio, had myself chicken fajita and 3 glases of ice water with lemon in it. Did not touch the chip or have dessert. Then went home and walked for 20 minutes. I felt so good!

 

[PixiePlanner]

I haven't posted in a while and I am sorry for that.

I found that I was slipping back into my "old ways." I need to get refocused on what I want out of this weight loss journey and realize that that bag of chips or box of crackers will only leave me full for a short time. A healthy body and lifestyle will keep me full.
As of Monday, I am only allowing myself 1 Diet Coke a day(I was back up to atleast 3). I have increased my water and am hoping to see results on Saturday when I weigh myself. Honestly, I need to find something to keep me busy from 8-10 every night. You know, the kids are getting ready for bed but you're still up. It is not like I can run the vacuum. I was thinking I could always start cross-stitching again. I will figure out something somehow.

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Welcome to being 40 and on a weight loss/exercise program! It is like living inside an alien.

Yeah - I want to talk to that alien and tell it to stop moving the stuff around. Either that or stop holding its breath - my clothes feel like they are lose, but when I try on the next smaller size its too small.

Is there anyone on here who would like to make a commitment to tracking food and water daily? I could come up with a tracking sheet that could be simple.

Let me know.

This is my biggest problem. I had my best weight loss when I had a diet buddy/co-worker. We would compare notes each day and spill the beans on how good/bad we did. I'm IN! I'm tracking on SparkPeople right now, but would be willing to switch to something else if its easier.

Carsyn - the doc thinks has a torn meniscus. Having a CT scan now and follow up next week to schedule surgery if needed or re-evaluate. I am gonna cry. She might be bandaged up well for prom!

Did she get a short or long dress? Hopefully she can at least hide the bandages. It will make for interesting stories later in her life.

well since I just joined... heres my info

First Name and Screen name: Cary njcarita
What your Goal Is for Fitness: I'd like to get off my blood pressure meds and loose 50 lbs
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: cheese
Favorite Good Food for You: I love veggies
Favorite Form of Exercise: hate hate hate exercise...... but I tolerate walking, running, biking and tennis
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: I want to enjoy looking at my next disney vacation pictures of myself
Family: Married 23 years to the love of my life.... have 3 amazing kids.... and blessed to still have both my parents.....

Welcome Cary!!

I hit my deficit yesterday. 1000 cals burned more than consumed. That's the good news. The bad news I hit it cus I didn't eat very much. Not by choice, just really was watching it and it kinda ended up that way. So I'm working on burning more and eating more so I can hit my deficit but not by starving myself. I only consumed 1000 cals yesterday. Whoops!

Heading out of town this weekend. Bit scared about it. Won't have internet access except on my phone. Should still be able to track. Bodybugg has a mobile app for my phone but can't download my calories burned and am already seeing on the days I don't workout I'm not gonna hit my target burn. Heck even on the days I work out, I was short by 700 cals. Gotta get moving in other ways. It is cool though, I can tell when I get off the couch to do the dishes, when I do laundry, when I go pick up my son. I can also tell when my butt doesn't get off the couch for an hour.

I have my phone coaching session this afternoon with the bugg lady. I have a ton of questions for her, and it's only day 2!

Have a good day everyone! Back in the gym tonight. Day 3 so far!

Thanks for the ongoing BodyBugg feedback. I have a friend that just got a different brand but same type of thing. I'll have to check with her to see how easy/difficult it is and how expensive it is.

Today is going pretty well. Just had my Cafe Steamer lunch and added about a cup of spinach to the mix to bulk it up and increase my veggie intake. I gave blood yesterday and while I was in range for iron it was on the low side. Also for the very first time ever I almost was deferred for low blood pressure! Don't know how that happend, but not having it in the upper range is a good thing. I didn't go for the walk last night, but have my work out clothes in the car and will be stopping on the way home. Then I have to make a carmel cake for book club tomorrow. We read "The Help" and we try and make items that relate to the book. I found a Paula Deen recipe for Carmel cake so I'm going to try it out. I'm only going to have a little sliver (since the cake, filling and frosting have 5 cups of butter total) and then I'm going to LEAVE the cake at the hostesses house (she has a teenage boy with lots of friends and they can finish it up).

I was thinking I could always start cross-stitching again. I will figure out something somehow.

I used to cross stitch at night! What a great idea - normally I'm sitting in front of the TV with the laptop trying to read on the DIS while slightly paying attention to the TV. I know I have a bunch of kits that I bought on clearance, maybe I should get some out and start working on Christmas presents.

 

[PixiePlanner]

I used to cross stitch at night! What a great idea - normally I'm sitting in front of the TV with the laptop trying to read on the DIS while slightly paying attention to the TV. I know I have a bunch of kits that I bought on clearance, maybe I should get some out and start working on Christmas presents.

My thought was that it would keep my hands busy... from filling my mouth!

Actually, several years ago I made a Christmas tree skirt as a gift. I worked on it every night. I didn't snack for weeks while I worked on that. I lost weight even though at the time I didn't need to.

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

I NEED HELP!!!!

I am doing really good with my exercise. I actually love working out so once I am committed to that - it is easy to keep up with it.

Food is my biggest issue. I need to eat breakfast, eat lunch, eat dinner, have 2 snacks in between and track. Plus watch my water. I need accountability to someone else.

Maybe that is weak, maybe that is lame. The truth though is I need it. I liked WW for that reason alone. Weighing in each week made me accountable to someone else.

So my question is this.

Is there anyone on here who would like to make a commitment to tracking food and water daily? I could come up with a tracking sheet that could be simple.

Let me know.

yes, I'd like to track. need ACCOUNTABILITY!!

well since I just joined... heres my info

First Name and Screen name: Cary njcarita
What your Goal Is for Fitness: I'd like to get off my blood pressure meds and loose 50 lbs
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: cheese
Favorite Good Food for You: I love veggies
Favorite Form of Exercise: hate hate hate exercise...... but I tolerate walking, running, biking and tennis
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: I want to enjoy looking at my next disney vacation pictures of myself
Family: Married 23 years to the love of my life.... have 3 amazing kids.... and blessed to still have both my parents.....

welcome!



Hey friends...someone told me I looked good in the color shirt I was wearing yesterday. I'm so depressed

(I have determined that when people say things like that it's code for "OMG you're fat and I can't help myself from commenting on how you look so I'll go with something nice about the color you're wearing")

In the same day I watched a videotape of myself teaching in said yellow shirt. backfat and all. yikes!!!

must decrease the girth I'm carrying around! So mad about it today. grrr.

 

[officereg]

The power is out in the area. I called my dad and asked if he could bring over the generator. It is kind of loud outside for the neighbors but inside we have lights, TV, Satellite, Internet and refrigerator. (I just found some EXCELLENT sugar free, fat free, 16 calorie popsicles at Sam’s Club, and I was worried they would melt.)

I do have the bored munchies. I feel like a bottomless pit. I think I will just go to bed so tomorrow can be a better day!