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

[luvsJack]

Hi there,
I hope you don't mind if I join in. I am having such a time staying consistent. I lose a pound or two during the week and then gain it back on the weekend. I am frustrated with myself but not giving up!

I am at work so I will come back tonight to answer the questions.

I just really need some extra motivation!!

I am right there with you on the weekend thing! No matter what, weekends are the HARDEST!!

This weekend we are going to NOLA for a Mardi Gras parade. The best thing about NOLA? THE FOOD!!! But, I have promised myself to make it about enjoying the parade and the fun crowds and to not even think about the food!!




Maybe some others can give us some tips about how to get through the weekends?

 

[gellybean]

I noticed most of my relatives in China are on the slim side while a number of my relatives in the U.S. all have problems controlling their weight. It's especially evident when you compare the immigrant parents and their U.S. born kids.

Thank you so much for sharing your insight! I knew American culture was part of the reason it's easy to be overweight in this country, but having such a direct comparison was definitely eye opening!

I've only been to WDW once as an adult - last summer for 2.5 days. So I don't know how I'll do! I do have good shoes, tape, and a mini icepack to keep in the hotel fridge. Right now it's not taped because my other toes were getting so bruised. It feels better than it did, but I was hoping it would be pretty back to normal by now. I think we have enough "sitting" time planned that I will be okay - we will watch lots of shows and so forth. And I think eating will be better with my friend on vacation than it is when I go places with my husband, he's less likely to split something and she and I have already agreed that we will try to split meals most of the time.

I so wish my hubby would split meals with me! I love going out to eat with my sister because we split things really well. My problem isn't necessary the amount of one food as much as it's that I like to eat a lot of different foods. Partly why I enjoy buffets or tapas bars. I like a little bit of a lot of variety. Hard to do without someone to share with, so DH and I would over order to have variety and then end up eating it all anyway.

Your trip is sooooooooo close!! I hope your toe continues to heal!




**********************************************

I couldn't pick just one location. I tried. There are so many places I want to go that I haven't been yet, and then there are places I didn't include that I have been but want to go back a smaller, more confident me. Vegas is one of those places. I feel like you have to be a size 2 there. Disney, I don't feel uncomfortable at my size being there. There are many overweight Disney visitors. In Vegas, I feel like it's beautiful, skinny people every where I turn and that there's this neon sign flashing over my head pointing to the one that doesn't belong! So I'd love to go back to Vegas, as a smaller me.

London-never been. It's my first destination dream abroad.

Gotta do Paris. Cept all that French food might make me gain anything I lose back!

I LOVE the idea of Seattle! Never been but it's my dream place to move. I love the rain! Love dark green trees and pretty waterfalls and mountains!

Out on the town look

Comfy yet chic shopping or touring museums look

Seattle sexy but warm look. And yes, I stole a picture of Carrie Bradshaw. I secretly want to be her!

Am a HUGE Sex and the City Fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost as much as a Disney World fan. Almost.


I did fairly well today. Stayed within my points. Ate fast food with my kids but got Chick Fil A which is one of the lesser evils of fast food establishments. Ate less than a small fry worth of waffle fries, 6 nuggets and 2 packets of honey roasted bbq sauce at 2 pts a piece. Had whole wheat tortillas and cheese for a 6 pt breakfast and then DH made chili for dinner. We use 90/10 ground beef and tomato juice instead of tomato sauce or ketchup to save calories. 1 huge bowl of chili was 6 pts. I had one WW Toffee Crunch Ice Cream Bar for dessert.

So for the day I ended up at 29 out of 31 allowed.





If only the scale would start showing something. I really probably should quit weighing in daily but it's hard not to.


I went to Target today to get Valentines for DS7 and get some workout pants for me. I have plenty of t-shirts but nothing bottoms wise that wouldn't be so big and baggy that it would get in the way of the machines.

No plus size work out clothes.


Does anyone else see the irony in this!?

OVERWEIGHT people can't buy workout clothes?


I ended up getting the XXL, the largest regular size they had and they fit. But still. It's sad and wrong on so many levels. I can totally see someone going in there, trying to make a start at getting healthier and being derailed because they can't find workout clothes in their size. Like the retail stores are saying " You're already fat, give up. You can't work out. Go home and eat cheetos."





Ok, I'll get of my soapbox. It just ticked me off!

Good luck tomorrow everyone!!! We can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

"I ended up getting the XXL, the largest regular size they had and they fit. But still. It's sad and wrong on so many levels. I can totally see someone going in there, trying to make a start at getting healthier and being derailed because they can't find workout clothes in their size. Like the retail stores are saying " You're already fat, give up. You can't work out. Go home and eat cheetos."


That was f@cking hilarious! And it's SO true. OMG. They have clothes in small and medium and none in large or XL or higher, and ALL workout clothes run small. Like, what are you trying to do to me! I know I'm fat!

I have often wondered where the BL contestants get their workout clothes. Cause I can't find shorts that fit ME, and I am 197lbs. Why are they not advertising those things, instead of Extra gum, which BTW is next to the candy bars! I have my eyes trained not to look there in the supermarket checkout and now you want me to so I can lose weight?

 

[Dizneydawn]

And I think eating will be better with my friend on vacation than it is when I go places with my husband, he's less likely to split something and she and I have already agreed that we will try to split meals most of the time.

Dan can't eat beef or rice and I have a taste for the spicier things so that part of our pallete does not meld well for sharing!

Hi there,
I hope you don't mind if I join in. I am having such a time staying consistent. I lose a pound or two during the week and then gain it back on the weekend. I am frustrated with myself but not giving up!

I am at work so I will come back tonight to answer the questions.

I just really need some extra motivation!!

Welocme! Glad you are here and hope you find that motivation to be consistent with yourself you want!!!

I have not had Coke since I said I wouldn't. I did have a coffee on Monday, but it was 80 calories with my cream and splenda, so I felt okay having it. I haven't worked out, unless you count shoveling snow. We just got about 10 inches and I shoveled our sidewalk and driveway. I haven't been snacking as much either. So all in all it's been a good week. Even if I don't lose any weight, I am taking the first step.
Really proud of you! Great Job!!!!
Does anyone have any tricks to drink all your water in the day? While I'm at work I don't have any problem drinking my water, but when I am at home I have a tiny problem remembering to drink anything.

Fill a pitcher up (2 qt) and leave it on the counter or in your living room etc...know you have to have it gone before bedtime! It helps you know how much you need to drink vs remembering if you are on glass3 or 7 and how much a glass holds..8 oz vs 12 or 14 and do I count the ice that takes up the room or not etc!!!!!

I did a mile this morning with the DVD! and had a low fat/low cal english muffin sandwich (receipe from SparkPeople) for breakfast.

DD and I were both starving after her appointment so we stopped and got some lunch: Popeye's Chicken (dd's favorite!) wasn't the best lunch I could have had but I tracked it, haven't gone over my calories and already know what I need to do for supper, low cal soup or salad with shrimp.
You did great!



Found a picture of the place I would love to travel to (village in France) but still looking for that outfit! Will post when I find it!

I will be waiting!!

This weekend we are going to NOLA for a Mardi Gras parade. The best thing about NOLA? THE FOOD!!! But, I have promised myself to make it about enjoying the parade and the fun crowds and to not even think about the food!!

Maybe some others can give us some tips about how to get through the weekends?

Instead of beingtemted by saing you will not eat anything and fighting the deprivation monster...Here is what I do at our state fair:
#1 Decide what you do want bites of before you go.
#2 Never hold the food you are going to share! The person who holds the food eats more always!
#3 If you buy it but it does not taste as good as you would like - don't eat more of it! That mentality, "Well I bought it so I must eat it," will mean calories you consume that are not satisfying and you will still eat more after.
#4 If you are ballsy...offer someone in line $1 for one of what you want.

Example: Fried Cheese Curds are greasy and amazing here...so I asked someone who was buying a whole tray if I could buy 1 curd for $1. Explained I am TRYING to lose weight so she would be helping me out! The whole tray with 10 curds was like $8 so she spent less and I did not have to be tempted by a whole tray of sin!

Out on the town look
LOOOVE THIS DRESS!!!!!


If only the scale would start showing something. I really probably should quit weighing in daily but it's hard not to.
Have you at all been tracking the sodium of the foods you are eating? That will make you carry loads of extra water weight and I know when I have been consuming any FF or processed foods - I am amazed at the sodium even when the calories are in check. I also am a salt junkie and need to stop salting my foods in general to help me...


OVERWEIGHT people can't buy workout clothes?

" You're already fat, give up. You can't work out. Go home and eat cheetos."

You crack me up!!!! So funny!!!! Totally true and so irratating...like finding sports bras for fat people...Ummm...we need them too!


Yesterday I did well until last night when we came home and enjoyed the last of the cardboard craptastic pizzas in the freezer. We did not go through a drive through - no FF and did not order any drinks while at the play last night. No Pop no nothing.

So this morning I was happy when the scale showed a drop! I went over everything but carbs yesterday. We are not going out this weekend at all and so again...little splurges here and there are not the killers...I should have considered the fact I would be starving at 10 p.m. after not eating since 5 p.m. though and planned my day better.



I HAVE A REQUEST!!!! LET"S ALL TRY TO POST ONCE A DAY HERE THROUGH THE WEEKEND! EVEN IF IT IS A 2 SECOND CHECK IN!


I know weekends are hard and all but being here in any capacity will help!!!

Monday morning everyone who wants to have me keep track of your weight loss goals, will come here and post in big letters so when I read and scan I can find them easy, their weeks results! I am hoping that posting here frequently will help everybody keep on track and set us up for success for Monday!

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Sorry I haven't posted in a couple of days. I was fighting some kind of horrible cold. I managed to read the thread, but when I tried to sit up enough to type, I got so dizzy, I had to give up. This also means I haven't been able to do any kind of workout, unless you count getting out of bed to go to the bathroom a workout. On the plus side, I haven't felt much like eating "real" food so I found I lost a couple of pounds when I did my mid-week check in today. Let's see if it will last now that I am feeling better and up and around.

I've already made one mistake today though. I left my lunch at home on the floor. (I get it ready and put it by my bag so I pick it up when I leave the house. Only, I didn't pick it up.) I already knew I had to get something "out" for dinner because I have one of the final TeamSTAGES rehearsals before Disney tonight. Now I have to get lunch AND dinner out. I hope I can find some quick, healthy choices around. Maybe Panera chicken noodle soup for lunch??

I have a question for today. How many times a week do you weigh in? I try to keep it to one or two. When I was doing Nutri-system, they said not to weigh in every day because your body varies so much it can get discouraging. They always recommended only weighing in once a week, same day, same time. What do you do and why?

 

[shellabell]

I am right there with you on the weekend thing! No matter what, weekends are the HARDEST!!

This weekend we are going to NOLA for a Mardi Gras parade. The best thing about NOLA? THE FOOD!!! But, I have promised myself to make it about enjoying the parade and the fun crowds and to not even think about the food!!




Maybe some others can give us some tips about how to get through the weekends?

Have a great time! I don't know if I could do it.

I also notice the problem with workout clothes. I started taking a running class in January and I have had a heck of a time finding non-cotton shirts to wear. It is so frustrating. I did end up finding a selection at JC Penney in plus sizes.

 

[stitchfan23]

I only weigh in once a week that way I can't get discouraged if I don't see a change. I am looking around my kitchen and realizing that when you eat out your kitchen doesn't get messy but when you eat at home - wooboy! Guess I need to do some housework.

I do what Dawn suggested about the water. I have a jug that holds 8 glasses of water and I leave it on my counter so that I can see it easily. That reminds me to drink. I have a plastic cup that holds 2 glasses of water so I fill that when I eat my breakfast, lunch and dinner. That way I have already had 6 glasses of water without really trying.

I won't be able to check in this weekend as we are going to the US shopping and won't be back until Monday afternoon but I will weigh in when I get home and post then.

 

[shellabell]

First Name and Screen name: Michelle/Shellabell

What your Goal Is for Fitness:I want to be able to run more easily

Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation:Sweets

Favorite Good Food for You:Not a big fan of good for you foods (a good portion of my problem) I do enjoy sweet potatoes; I also like whole wheat spaghetti

Favorite Form of Exercise:Walk/run

What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island:I just want to feel good, I know when I weigh less my asthma is so much better.

Family:I did the Disneyland 5k with my niece and nephew. I will never be able to keep up with my nephew but I would like to be able to stay the pace of my niece.

 

[dislvr74]

Hi everyone!

Stacey, I weigh in everyday. I know I shouldn't, but I do it anyway. It doesn't seem to help or hurt me.

Yesterday was a little crazy. I planned to go right to the campus gym in order to run after work. But, DH's car broke down and I had to pick him up, pick up the girls, drop DH off at the car repair place, and pick him up at the car repair place. I was so tempted to skip my workout, but I made it and I am really proud of that. I can't eat before a workout, so I was STARVING by the time I was finished. I skipped the drive through on the way home and had a tuna sandwich instead. So, all in all in was a good day even though I only ate 3 of 5 servings of veggies.

I really want to lose 5 pounds before the princess half. This will be a challenge because I tend to gain weight during the last few weeks before a race. I know some of that is water retention from all the gaterade and sports beans that I consume during my long runs, but I'm going to try to counteract that by drinking extra water.

 

[Leash]

I couldn't pick just one location. I tried. There are so many places I want to go that I haven't been yet, and then there are places I didn't include that I have been but want to go back a smaller, more confident me. Vegas is one of those places. I feel like you have to be a size 2 there. Disney, I don't feel uncomfortable at my size being there. There are many overweight Disney visitors. In Vegas, I feel like it's beautiful, skinny people every where I turn and that there's this neon sign flashing over my head pointing to the one that doesn't belong! So I'd love to go back to Vegas, as a smaller me.

I would like to set your mind at ease, Vegas is not full of beautiful skinny people, there are PLENTY of unattractive chubby people. I know this, I live here, I see fat people everyday. The few beautiful skinny people that are here tend to be tourists and they all congregate on the Strip so it seems like there are a lot of them. Now that is not to say that there aren't some beautiful skinny locals but not many more than in most cities. So don't feel like you can't have fun just because you don't fit into a size 0 mini dress, come and enjoy (just not in the summer it is just too darn hot to move, let alone have fun, in the summer).
Of course as a local I really can't understand why people come here on vacation anyway but that is because I have lived here my whole life and hate this city with a firey passion. When you live here you vacation at places that are as un-Vegas as you can get, a la Disney. For example for my 21st birthday I did not go hit the bars in casinos in town, DH and I packed up and went to Disneyland for 5 days. When we would talk to people there about the vacation being my 21st birthday celebration we would get funny looks since I thought Disneyland would be a good place to celebrate turning 21.


I LOVE the idea of Seattle! Never been but it's my dream place to move. I love the rain! Love dark green trees and pretty waterfalls and mountains!

DH lived in Seattle for a year and he really liked it even though he doesn't like rain. When we finally get out of Vegas we will either move to Southern California or Seattle. We went on a weeklong vacation there a few years ago and it did not rain the whole time we were there, meanwhile back home they had torrential downpours and massive flooding the whole week we were gone. I was so bummed because I love the rain and was so looking forward to the rainy Seattle weather.


OVERWEIGHT people can't buy workout clothes?
I ended up getting the XXL, the largest regular size they had and they fit. But still. It's sad and wrong on so many levels. I can totally see someone going in there, trying to make a start at getting healthier and being derailed because they can't find workout clothes in their size. Like the retail stores are saying " You're already fat, give up. You can't work out. Go home and eat cheetos."

I have had the same thing happen, can't find clothes that fit a fat butt so you can work out to get a skinny butt. All I do is go to Kmart, they have plus size Joe Boxer sweats and they are like always on sale for $7 each for a top and bottom, they are comfy but not too baggy and work great. I get pants that fit and get a shirt about 2 sizes too big so it will cover everything and protect others from having to see me jiggle and slosh while exercising.

 

[PixiePlanner]

Hey everyone,

I am just checking in before I leave work for a nice loooooong weekend. Here in Abe's country the kids are off school for his birthday AND President's Day, so I have to take a day off too.

Anyway, I have checked out Sparkpeople.com & LOVE it! It makes counting all that stuff too easy.

I am making a special dinner for my hubby for Valentine's Day but am modifying it a tad to help keep it lower cal (not that he needs it!). I will try to check in everyday this weekend but it might be difficult to get on the computer... Will have to take turns with the kiddos.

My first weigh-in is Saturday. If you hear a loud Woo-hoo from the central IL area, that means I hit my goal of 2lbs.

Have a great weekend everyone.

 

[dislvr74]

My first weigh-in is Saturday. If you hear a loud Woo-hoo from the central IL area, that means I hit my goal of 2lbs.

Good luck! By the way, I also live in central IL.

 

[gbanshee]

still staying on program! Work has thrown a few curveballs, but I did not resort to the junk food stash in the office. Have been keeping up with my EA Sport Active, am on day 20 of my 30 day challenge.

 

[littlepeppers]

First Name and Screen name: Jennifer/ littlepeppers
What your Goal Is for Fitness: 20lbs
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: small portion food
Favorite Good Food for You: salad
Favorite Form of Exercise: none, yuck!
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: I'm going to Disney World
Family: DH (needs to lose a good bit too), DS (7), DD (2)

We live in South Louisiana. We don't eat to live here. We live to eat. Most conversations around a typical cajun lunch table is what's for dinner.

King Cakes are killing me right now, but Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is only a few days away. Lent will be starting soon to help thing along.

We went to WDW in October & that darn dining plan started me on desert after each meal. I've found 10-12lbs since that trip. DS could lose a few too b/c right now I need to get him a 8H suit for his 1st communion. The 8R is to the nth degree, but the 8H kind of floats on him.

I emailed DH at work today to make a deal w/ him. If I can lose 20lbs, we are going to WDW. It will be a long journey, but I'm determined to go this year. I thought we were going in February, but DH shut me down to remodel.

WDW Skinny Island here we come.

 

[littlepeppers]

still staying on program! Work has thrown a few curveballs, but I did not resort to the junk food stash in the office. Have been keeping up with my EA Sport Active, am on day 20 of my 30 day challenge.

I plan on doing Wii Active w/ DS. We will start it tomorrow b/c it is too cold to go outside. How is it working for you?

 

[Millie12591]

You crack me up!!!! So funny!!!! Totally true and so irratating...like finding sports bras for fat people...Ummm...we need them too!

Need them!?! Shoot girl! I would hurt myself and a few people around me if I didn't have on a sports bra!! I don't find being beaten by my own body parts much fun while trying to work out, thank you very much! : What ya wanna bet that dang tag fairy will tag me now!?!

Gellybean I know just what you mean, I was looking just a week or so ago and found the same dang thing. What are people thinking? I have found some plus size work out pants at places like Marshall's or T.J.Maxx, might want to check those places.

Sorry I haven't been posting, I spent all day yesterday trying to get something together for a friend and then I spent all day doing homeschool stuff so we can stay on top of that before our trip. We should be done with all but one subject by the time we go.
Once I finally got on here lastnight I typed out a loooong post and the dang AOL blanked out on me. I hate freaking AOL!! And I mean that in the nicest way possible.

 

[WyldLynx]

Ok here goes nothing...lol

First Name and Screen name: Sheila and WyldLynx

What your Goal Is for Fitness: loose about 150lbs OMG did I really just say that out loud, or type that.

Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: Root Beer....I know it is a drink but it is my weakness. I could drink it 24/7 if it were not bad to do so.

Favorite Good Food for You: Salmon...I love Salmon just about any way it is cooked or prepared. I also love bell peppers, I can eat them straight out of the garden just rinsed off a little bit.

Favorite Form of Exercise: Yoga, I love yoga and even though I am a big girl thanks to yoga I am still really flexible.

What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: Be able to go to any store and actually enjoy shopping because I don't have to worry about not being able to fit into most items.

Family: wonderful hubby who loves me for who I am not how I am, 2 strapping boys the oldest who is only 12 is already as tall as I am and can wear his daddy's shoes, the youngest who is just a ball of energy with whom I would love to be able to keep up with, without having to take a break because I'm out of breath or too tired to continue.

Thank you for starting this thread, maybe it can help me be honest with myself and try to stay on track a little bit better.

 

[gbanshee]

I plan on doing Wii Active w/ DS. We will start it tomorrow b/c it is too cold to go outside. How is it working for you?

It is KILLING me! and oddly I am loving it.

I am still not sure I have proper form for the lunges, I need to get a mirror to put up while I am working out to see. I have not lost much weight, but I feel better. My husband says I am more tone. I started on easy since I was a couch potato, but hope to move to the medium level after this challenge.

After I complete medium and build more endurance, I would like to try the 30 day shred DVD.

 

[MickeyMagic]

Is it too late or may I join, too?

First Name and Screen name: Sue/MickeyMagic
What your Goal Is for Fitness: 50 pounds
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation:
Favorite Good Food for You: chicken
Favorite Form of Exercise: Zumba!
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: Buy regular-sized clothes rather than plus sizes; do a 1/2 marathon.
Family: DD18

I will PM you the weight and measurements.

 

[TB'sWidow]

Hi,everyone I finally got out to the store after being snowed in for almost a week.I was able to finally get some ww entrees,eggmuffins etc. Trying not to stress about not being able to get to the gym.When I go to the gym I feel so much better and I don't get all crazy if I slip up an eaten things I shouldn't when I've been to the gym.I don't know if I have expressed it before but I would like to lose 70lbs I have started and stopped this latest journey since 08 and my older Dd got married and saw how I looked in the mother of the bride dress.Mary