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

[o2cre8]

hello everyone,
I'm -1 from a week ago. I suppose it's better than nothing. but until I'm -5 i won't feel like I really lost anything. Anyway, it's a new week so here I go again............. good luck!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Morning all. I am down as well!!! Need to look up my number from last week to be exact! This is not a norm for me so I want to take all I can get!!!

Off to water aerobics and try my new gloves! My arms will be noodles after it is done! Treyner and his Dad are there working out as well. Not thrilled with my ex looking over the pool at the Y while I work out - (he has never had a weight issue of more than 20 pounds) but I will not let it deter me!

I will be back on a bit later to reply to many of you!!

I know I need to get a 20 pound marker sent out and a few others for the 5, 10 and 15 spot!!!!!!

 

[tlenzendorf]

I'm sorry I haven't been around AGAIN everybody... Kids and their lives have been keeping me busy. Somehow I've become an assistant coach to Mariah's softball team. I'm awesomely sunburned now after lots of unplanned time in the sun yesterday cause of that and my elbow tendinitis is RIDICULOUS. The nice part is that I haven't ate as much as usual since I've been busy and have hardly had any couch time.

Happy Belated Mother's Day everyone!

I hope everyone has a good week. I plan on doing the food journaling, too... Are we doing it right on here? I have to go back and read.

 

[ancestry]

Good Morning All!

I'm not weighing in this week - not sure if I am up or down but either way it won't be an accurate weight. I've had this terrible stomach thing since Wednesday/Thursday and it has completely thrown my eating off. Not to mention that I haven't been able to exercise much. I've had to turn to ginger ale and saltines which is now screwing with my sugar levels. It was really weird because even though I was sick to my stomach I was STARVING so I kept eating, creating a circle. What I didn't stop to realize was the amount of sugar and calories in ginger ale and the amount of flour and high fructose corn syrup in saltines was probably creating half the problem (the stomach virus creating the other half0. Yes, HFC is in everything - even saltines, which surprised me. That is probably why I was so hungry.

Anyways we leave for vacation on Friday and won't be back until the 23rd so I'm cutting myself a break from the scale until we get back.

Hope everyone has a good day and a good weigh-in.

 

[officereg]

I am so excited! I am officially under 200lbs. That is a whopping –4 for the week! I really worked hard at it and I am absolutely thrilled. I set a mini goal and reward for myself, 25 more lbs and I am going to spring for a massage.

I woke with a horrible head cold this morning. I still made it to the gym and did an hour on the elliptical, but it was brutal, and I thought about excuses as to why I should give up the entire hour. BUT I FINISHED!

 

[tlenzendorf]

Good Morning All!

I'm not weighing in this week - not sure if I am up or down but either way it won't be an accurate weight. I've had this terrible stomach thing since Wednesday/Thursday and it has completely thrown my eating off.
Anyways we leave for vacation on Friday and won't be back until the 23rd so I'm cutting myself a break from the scale until we get back.

I hope you feel better soon, have a great vacation!

I am so excited! I am officially under 200lbs. That is a whopping –4 for the week! I really worked hard at it and I am absolutely thrilled. I set a mini goal and reward for myself, 25 more lbs and I am going to spring for a massage.

I woke with a horrible head cold this morning. I still made it to the gym and did an hour on the elliptical, but it was brutal, and I thought about excuses as to why I should give up the entire hour. BUT I FINISHED!

Way to go on the being under 200! Congrats!

I hope you feel better soon, also. Good job on finishing your time, but take care of yourself also

 

[Peace Mickey Lovers]

Hi Girls,

I weighed in this morning and stayed the same. I am ok with that, I feel good and am doing better with the food especially when we go out to parties.
Mini success is what I call it.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day.

Lisa

 

[shellabell]

Happy Monday!

I am down 2.7 this week The way I have been going that's a big loss for me. I did well with not eating sugar this week, but I need to work on my diet soda consumption. I drank way too much of it this weekend (actually starting Thursday). I do also drink a lot of water, but all the diet soda does not agree with my stomach. So next weekend I need to stick to only have one if I go to the movies.

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[Duchie]

I'm -1.4 this week, not too shabby. I'm worried about next week's weight, because we're going to see some friends next weekend and it will be a big challenge for me.

Allison, I hope you're feeling better before your trip!

Officereg, I know what you mean. I think I'm coming down with a cold and so wanted to skip my workout this AM. But I did it anyway and it did feel great.

Good luck everyone!

 

[sydney dog]

First Name and Screen name:Tara / Sydney DogWhat your Goal Is for Fitness: Lose 50 lbs. I recently lost 45 lbs. but have remained steady for the past year and need to pick things up again.
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Everything!!! At least that's waht it seems like. I guess mainly sweets and chips.
Favorite Good Food for You: Fruit
Favorite Form of Exercise: Lifting weights
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: I want to just be able to make good choices and not have to consider it a diet.
Family: DH Shawn, 3 Dogs, 4 Cats

One of my major problems is that DH is an enabler. I am very happy that he loves me just the way I am but that also makes it hard for me to stay motivated. I have also recently started a new job and can no longer go to the gym in the morning. I currently leave my house at 5:15 eveyday and getting up any earlier would kill me. I am trying to get to the gym after work but you know how it is, you just want to go home and do nothing at the end of the day.
I also have to get back to Sparkpeople.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

+/- 0 today.

I thought I might be down one or two based on the end of last week, but I ate a bit too much yesterday and did not do ANY physical activity the last two days. Lesson learned.

 

[njcarita]

we'll I lost 4 lbs this week......

I was really really really careful what I ate... and walked 6 out of 7 days... so I guess that diet and exercise really do work....

 

[njcarita]

I have also recently started a new job and can no longer go to the gym in the morning. I currently leave my house at 5:15 eveyday and getting up any earlier would kill me. I am trying to get to the gym after work but you know how it is, you just want to go home and do nothing at the end of the day.
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Can U fit exercize during your lunch hour???? go for a brisk walk.....play some tennis....

 

[gellybean]

I am down -1.8.

Considering I was aiming for 2 lbs lost in a week and I started the bugg last Wednesday.... guess that means I hit my goal!!

Allison - Hope you feel better soon!! Sounds like a rough week!

Tara!


for all the losses this week and for all those that are gaining or maintaining. I've been there!! I know it's hard but we can do it!!


DS7 is home from school today, he was still feeling pretty puney and pale and eating very very little so I'm not gonna be on the boards as much today. Will try to check in as much as possible though!

 

[PixiePlanner]

Dawn- I tried to PM you but I got a message saying your mailbox was full or something.

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

The menus in the book are 1400-under 1600 calories and mostly pretty easy to follow. I may need to tweak just a little to take out any foods that I don't eat but I think it will just be a matter of switching one food for another.

There are tips and tidbits all through the book from different contestants and many of the foods are recipes that the contestants made up. Its nice to see a menu of foods that someone has eaten and lost weight and to see the difference in their health!

Sounds like a good book, if you try any of the recipes and they are good let us know - I'm always looking for something new to try, but I like getting personal recommendations better than looking at recipe books.

Anyways we leave for vacation on Friday and won't be back until the 23rd so I'm cutting myself a break from the scale until we get back.

Hope everyone has a good day and a good weigh-in.

Congratulations on the 20lbs. Have a fantastic vacation - we'll want to hear all about it when you get back.

I am so excited! I am officially under 200lbs. That is a whopping –4 for the week! I really worked hard at it and I am absolutely thrilled. I set a mini goal and reward for myself, 25 more lbs and I am going to spring for a massage.

I woke with a horrible head cold this morning. I still made it to the gym and did an hour on the elliptical, but it was brutal, and I thought about excuses as to why I should give up the entire hour. BUT I FINISHED!

Congratulations on getting into the 100s. I remember that day well (I cried) it is my goal to NEVER hit the 2s again. And good job working out through your head cold.

I am trying to get to the gym after work but you know how it is, you just want to go home and do nothing at the end of the day.

Welcome!!! This is my challenge as well. I CANNOT go home first, I have to stop at the gym right after work. If I go home it is all over.

we'll I lost 4 lbs this week......

I was really really really careful what I ate... and walked 6 out of 7 days... so I guess that diet and exercise really do work....

Congratulations!!! Isn't it maddening that its the only way to lose the weight? I thought for the longest time that if I were paying to belong to the gym and go to WW then the weight should at least do its part and leave. Unfortunately you have to GO to the gym and actually work out and follow the food plan to make those lousy pounds GET OFF the body...

I'm down this week 3.4lbs Even with the two days of splurging on some items, keeping everything else under control actually worked!!! We are planning on hitting the Y this evening (DH even remembered without me having to remind him to take his stuff with him to work). I'm almost down to my lowest weight!! I can hardly wait to get my palm tree. My goal is to lose 1 lb per week (if I get more all the better) but I'm sure this weeks amount was purely because I was actually drinking my water and lost the bloating from the week before.

 

[CrabbyYetLovable]

Hey all! Crabby Amy here! I posted my weight loss from the reset, but I'm going to repost it since its a Monday, and the first week that I'm committed to changing my life and eating healthy. This week, I'm down 7 pounds! I'm hoping to keep going on the losing train, losing about 1-2 pounds a week. I've started looking at foods differently, thinking that they might taste good, but it was sooo nice to see the loss on the scale, that eating it just isn't worth it!

Congrats to all who have lost this week, and huge to those who have maintained or gained. We're here pulling for ya!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Amazing job Ancestry!!!!! So proud of you! Dawn, what will her 20lb picture be?

Coming up!!!!

I had a rough start to Mother's Day. Last night the kids and I went to Mass (DH was home working on the floor.) All was fine until right after communion, then the soloist started singing "Ave Maria", which was my mom's favorite song. Ahhh - I would have bawled too. Sorry for missing your Mama but I am so glad you had a great mama to miss!

Today has been nice. DH and the kids called Disney Merchandising and ordered me some of the Mickey Fit Flops from the World of Disney store. Now I need to look at them! Never seen them at all!

Good morning ladies! I weighed in and am + 3, I am not overly thrilled but am ok with it and refuse to let it make me quit.
So very proud of your mental place! Flick it and forget it!!


There are tips and tidbits all through the book from different contestants and many of the foods are recipes that the contestants made up. Its nice to see a menu of foods that someone has eaten and lost weight and to see the difference in their health!
Post some for us if you can!!

hello everyone,
I'm -1 from a week ago. I suppose it's better than nothing. but until I'm -5 i won't feel like I really lost anything. Anyway, it's a new week so here I go again............. good luck!

Hey stranger!! Nice to see you here again!!! Youbare a victor for sticking with the race!!!

I hope everyone has a good week. I plan on doing the food journaling, too... Are we doing it right on here? I have to go back and read.

I need to send out my idea tonight to you all. Yes - you can journal anywhere but just post here as well.

Good Morning All!

I'm not weighing in this week -

I think you are doing the best thing for you. Take this time to enjoy the process of getting to Disney!!! Can't wait to hear all about your adventures when you get back!

I am so excited! I am officially under 200lbs.

You are over the moon I bet!!!! SOOOOOOOO awesome!!!

Hi Girls,

I weighed in this morning and stayed the same. I am ok with that, I feel good and am doing better with the food especially when we go out to parties.
Mini success is what I call it.
Lisa

Lot's of little choices will end up creating a big one!!!

Happy Monday!

I am down 2.7 this week
Hope everyone has a great day!

What a number to post!!!! Yeeeeeah Haaaaa!!!!

I'm -1.4 this week, not too shabby. I'm worried about next week's weight, because we're going to see some friends next weekend and it will be a big challenge for me.
Make a plan!!!! You will be great!!!

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One of my major problems is that DH is an enabler. I am very happy that he loves me just the way I am but that also makes it hard for me to stay motivated.
I also have to get back to Sparkpeople.

You sound like you know where you like to track and have a lot of love! Let us help you be accountable to yourself!

Please send me a PM if you want me to track your weight with us! Send me your starting weight and then each week just send me your current weight via pm as well and then, you can count with us towards are big loss numbers!!!

+/- 0 today.

Good job with a busy weekend and not the best weather!!!

we'll I lost 4 lbs this week. So I guess that diet and exercise really do work....

You are a nut! I love it!!!

I am down -1.8.

Go Gelly!!!

Dawn- I tried to PM you but I got a message saying your mailbox was full or something.

Cleaned it out again!!

I'm down this week 3.4lbs Even with the two days of splurging on some items, keeping everything else under control actually worked!!! We are planning on hitting the Y this evening (DH even remembered without me having to remind him to take his stuff with him to work).

Great job on both fronts!!!!![/COLOR]bbyYetLovable;36596301] This week, I'm down 7 pounds!
Congrats to all who have lost this week, and huge to those who have maintained or gained. We're here pulling for ya!

Thanks for encouraging us and congrats girl!!!!!

 

[cheerful chickadee]

Dawn I'll be emailing you to be added to the list!

I'm -1 lb this week, not surprising as last week I did pretty rough on food. I was hoping to at least break even. My weight loss has been consistently 1 -2 lbs a week. A loss is a loss. I'm now down 34lbs total. All of my clothes are loose and I have nothing to wear at this point BUT I still don't want to go shopping for new clothes lol I had this grand idea to wait until I'm at 50lbs to get a few new clothes but at this rate I'll be wearing nothing but sweatpants (thanks to the drawstring waists) sports bras and big t-shirts.


Sounds like a lot of us had a good weigh in! Congrats everyone, we're doing great!!

I hope all the mommies had a great Mother's Day, I sure did! My babes gave me tulips in a flowerpot that my 2.5 yr old painted herself! OMG I love it. I did overindulge though, I went to my mom's and the points flew out the window. Ugh, I am so disappointed in myself. I did get on the treadmill last night and do 1 hour of interval training though (ouch).

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

I am so excited! I am officially under 200lbs. That is a whopping –4 for the week!

cool! I love getting "under" certain numbers!!

First Name and Screen name:Tara / Sydney DogWhat your Goal Is for Fitness: Lose 50 lbs. I recently lost 45 lbs. but have remained steady for the past year and need to pick things up again.
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Everything!!! At least that's waht it seems like. I guess mainly sweets and chips.
Favorite Good Food for You: Fruit
Favorite Form of Exercise: Lifting weights
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: I want to just be able to make good choices and not have to consider it a diet.
Family: DH Shawn, 3 Dogs, 4 Cats

welcome

Dawn I'll be emailing you to be added to the list!

I'm -1 lb this week, not surprising as last week I did pretty rough on food. I was hoping to at least break even. My weight loss has been consistently 1 -2 lbs a week. A loss is a loss. I'm now down 34lbs total. All of my clothes are loose and I have nothing to wear at this point BUT I still don't want to go shopping for new clothes lol I had this grand idea to wait until I'm at 50lbs to get a few new clothes but at this rate I'll be wearing nothing but sweatpants (thanks to the drawstring waists) sports bras and big t-shirts.


Sounds like a lot of us had a good weigh in! Congrats everyone, we're doing great!!

I hope all the mommies had a great Mother's Day, I sure did! My babes gave me tulips in a flowerpot that my 2.5 yr old painted herself! OMG I love it. I did overindulge though, I went to my mom's and the points flew out the window. Ugh, I am so disappointed in myself. I did get on the treadmill last night and do 1 hour of interval training though (ouch).

congrats on the loss chikadee

congrats to everyone!! we are sticking with it and it's working