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

[OhioDisneyLover]

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[gellybean]

The work out kicked my butt tonight, more than normal. Probably because I hadn't been in 3 days (had a cold) and because I asked the trainer for some pointers and they made big difference. WHOA! But it felt good!!!

We enjoyed eating at Whole Foods but it's so hard to track when you eat buffet style, even if it is salad bar! I tracked it the best I could!



Congrats to everyone that's posted losses since I was online earlier!! Hang in there to those that are struggling!! We all have ebbs and flows!!


Jasperann- I added you on Livestrong, I'm angelly on there.

Dawn-Good luck tracking your food and your emotions too. I'm trying to do that also. Daily plate has a diary entry system on each day that I'm trying to use. I wouldn't mind blogging too, and keeping the diary private and the blog public. Hmmmm. Will have to play with it.

And great point about making your kids eat healthy even if they don't have a weight issue!! We are trying to buy healthier foods as a whole family. Then again, there's no such thing as a skinny gene in our family on either side!

Anyone using Daily plate- how the heck do you enter a food manually?? I figured out how to enter the cals but not all the other nutritional info. It's probably staring me right in the face!

 

[o2cre8]

dragged myself here today. totally unmotivated. terrible week, stuck in house b/c no snow. tons of junk food at home. as of today i'm + .5 pounds since last weigh in (didn't weigh yesterday). to be honest less then i thought. anyway, i'm gona try to make it to the gym, but for some reason not in the mood of trying......... oh well, we'll see what happens. i posted- that's something. will check in later for any inspiration whatsoever..............

 

[luvsJack]

dragged myself here today. totally unmotivated. terrible week, stuck in house b/c no snow. tons of junk food at home. as of today i'm + .5 pounds since last weigh in (didn't weigh yesterday). to be honest less then i thought. anyway, i'm gona try to make it to the gym, but for some reason not in the mood of trying......... oh well, we'll see what happens. i posted- that's something. will check in later for any inspiration whatsoever..............

Sometimes my motivation comes after I make that first step. If I will just force myself to start exercising--either go to the gym, drive to the walking track, start the dvd, whatever; I will then want to complete it. Or, even if I am wanting that 1200 calorie meal I make myself eat something healthy and then I feel better.

Maybe you need to try something that is more fun to you than going to the gym? I have gotten myself moving before just by turning on the radio and dancing like a crazy woman to the music (will definitely get your heart pumping!). Right now I am finding the Wii to be great exercise and loads of fun.

Most of all it sounds like the winter blues! I am so ready for spring and I don't even live in a place that gets snow (although we have had it 3 times here). Not sure of what helps this except maybe some time in the sun or looking on the internet to plan your garden (flower or vegetable if you do that kind of stuff) or planning a trip to a tropical place (even if it is just a fantasy trip)

Just remember: YOU CAN DO THIS!!





Checking in this morning. I was so proud of me last night! I turned down BROWNIES. WARM, JUST OUT OF THE OVEN BROWNIES! My dil made them and I actually only ate one tiny, tiny taste from dd's brownie. I have been guilty of eating a whole pan, so that was a HUGE accomplishment for me!

Yesterday was my "day off" from Wii Active so I tried Dance, Dance Revolution. Apparently I am not quite as coordinated as my child because it was HARD! But it did seem to be quite the cardio workout! Tonight we plan to do our workout on Active and then some boxing on the Sports game. I never knew exercise could be so much fun!

 

[PixiePlanner]

Woo! I am down 1 lb!

Sorry for not posting yesterday. Kids were off from school so I was home with them. DD also had a friend over so between the three kids, getting on the computer was out of the question.

 

[o2cre8]

so i went to the gym 45 minutes. hated every minute of it. i'll never understand everyone who says that they love working out and they get that great rush..what on earth is that????

lovesjack- i think you're right a bit too, bad winter blues i guess.....

 

[njtinkmom]

Congrats on your cheerleading wins! Hey, sometimes life gets in our way. So, you fell off the wagon a bit. What's important is that you get back on and move past it. That's where I used to fail. A setback would mean "I'm giving up for the rest of this week, month, year, etc." Now, with the support of people here, it means, I messed up for one meal or one day or one weekend, but I am changing my LIFE and that takes some trial and error. I believe in you!

Thanks for you kind words. Yes I am sooo proud of my girls they are awesome! My baby (soon to be 8) has a weight problem as does my oldest dd so I am really trying to do this for them too. I need to show them what to eat by my actions. No I am not giving up, still watching - need to get back to that dang gym this week - another setback, with dh on midnight shift it makes it hard to see each other if I go to workout after work- so yet another excuse - geez I am full of them - I need to get rid of at least 50 pounds worth!

 

[luvsJack]

so i went to the gym 45 minutes. hated every minute of it. i'll never understand everyone who says that they love working out and they get that great rush..what on earth is that????

lovesjack- i think you're right a bit too, bad winter blues i guess.....

I hope you start feeling better! I used to love winter and the darker days and cold weather. Now I hate it! I think because of my job, I no longer get outside at all during the day and it gets dark too early for me to get out in the evenings. (I used to work in child care and went outside with the kids everyday). Just a lack of getting in the sun.

I know what you mean about working out. Its hard for me to really enjoy exercise. It has taken me a long time to find some things I really do enjoy doing.

 

[Jasperann]

Hey Gellybean, I did some investagation over at the daily plate. I found this link that explains how to add a food. Here is the post on the link:

Someone at PineTree Barb's was asking how to add a new food to the MyPlate database. I realized I hadn't a clue so I spent a moment to figure it out. Rather than paste it in the group message board I'm putting it on my blog as it will probably be easier to find again than in the group boards. Here Goes. If anyone tests this procedure please let me know if it makes you stumble anywhere, or if I left something out. It's hard to write an instruction right the first time.

1. Start on your MyPlate page and do a search for the item you wish to add.

2. If you don't find it there, click the link at the bottom of the search drop-down labeled, "View All Results".

3. On the all results page, look one more time to make sure it really isn't there, and if not click the link at the bottom of the page labeled, "Can't find what you're looking for? Add a new food to our database"

-- Note -- There may be multiple pages to look through so narrow the search anyway you may be able. The Livestrong folks are making it intentionally tedious to add new foods because the database was getting cluttered with duplicate or incomplete entries. This process is intended to clear up the existing entries and provide greater quality to those in the base. You can also, report any duplicate entries you find or entries that are inaccurate.

4. The Add a Food Item page will appear. Complete the form to include: Item brand or restaurant, Item name, Item description, and paste in a a URL to the manufacturer's website with the correct nutrition information, then click - OR - upload a .jpg showing the lable information - click Save and continue.

-- Note --- You will not be able to continue with out having a URL or image upload of the nutrition data. This is what is being used to verify the item.

5. The next page is the last step and you will transfer the item's nutrition label data into the the blanks. Click save changes at the bottom of the page.

6. The confirmation page is displayed and you will be able to do one of 3 tasks: 1) add it to MyPlate tracking, Add another item, 3) visit the message boards.


Hope that helps.

 

[ancestry]

so i went to the gym 45 minutes. hated every minute of it. i'll never understand everyone who says that they love working out and they get that great rush..what on earth is that????

lovesjack- i think you're right a bit too, bad winter blues i guess.....

I too always hated working out! Although I have found that going to the gym isn't as bad as staying home and trying to work out by myself. I really though I would hate the gym but the time seems to pass quicker there than at home.

The more I work out and the more I get into shape the quicker I get an exercise rush but when I first started I didn't have it AT ALL!


I hope the gym because more pleasant for you.

I also really struggle with the winter blues. This winter I have been taking Vitamin D and found that it has helped a lot.

 

[littlepeppers]

Hey Gellybean, I did some investagation over at the daily plate. I found this link that explains how to add a food. Here is the post on the link:

Someone at PineTree Barb's was asking how to add a new food to the MyPlate database. I realized I hadn't a clue so I spent a moment to figure it out. Rather than paste it in the group message board I'm putting it on my blog as it will probably be easier to find again than in the group boards. Here Goes. If anyone tests this procedure please let me know if it makes you stumble anywhere, or if I left something out. It's hard to write an instruction right the first time.

1. Start on your MyPlate page and do a search for the item you wish to add.

2. If you don't find it there, click the link at the bottom of the search drop-down labeled, "View All Results".

3. On the all results page, look one more time to make sure it really isn't there, and if not click the link at the bottom of the page labeled, "Can't find what you're looking for? Add a new food to our database"

-- Note -- There may be multiple pages to look through so narrow the search anyway you may be able. The Livestrong folks are making it intentionally tedious to add new foods because the database was getting cluttered with duplicate or incomplete entries. This process is intended to clear up the existing entries and provide greater quality to those in the base. You can also, report any duplicate entries you find or entries that are inaccurate.

4. The Add a Food Item page will appear. Complete the form to include: Item brand or restaurant, Item name, Item description, and paste in a a URL to the manufacturer's website with the correct nutrition information, then click - OR - upload a .jpg showing the lable information - click Save and continue.

-- Note --- You will not be able to continue with out having a URL or image upload of the nutrition data. This is what is being used to verify the item.

5. The next page is the last step and you will transfer the item's nutrition label data into the the blanks. Click save changes at the bottom of the page.

6. The confirmation page is displayed and you will be able to do one of 3 tasks: 1) add it to MyPlate tracking, Add another item, 3) visit the message boards.


Hope that helps.

Lions, tigers & bears. OH My!!!!

I think that I'm just going to go with the closest thing they have to what I'm eating. If mine is a few calories more or less I will keep track of it in my head.

 

[Jasperann]

Lions, tigers & bears. OH My!!!!

I think that I'm just going to go with the closest thing they have to what I'm eating. If mine is a few calories more or less I will keep track of it in my head.

Me too. I usually go for the higher calorie one, because then when I'm over it doesn't matter as much as if I went for the lower calorie one.

 

[gellybean]

Thanks for doing the research JasperAnn!!


Makes me wonder where all those entries that aren't verified and have no picture came from? Perhaps that's what they meant about Livestrong making it harder to put a new food in the database. Hmmm... Maybe I will just load in cals manually for a food if I can't find it and try to do the math that day on my own for the fat/sugar/carbs etc.


Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

I love the winter weather! Have really loved that it's been colder this year than normal. Love, love, love all the rain!

But I have to say I'm really looking forward to the Spring more than usual! My only issue... is Spring means Summer is right around the corner! YUCK! I hate 100+ temps and feeling like you walk into a furnace the minute you leave the house. I hate my AC bill over the summer!

Though I am willing to bet I'd enjoy summer a lot more if I had a bikini (heck I'll settle for a one piece with shorts) worthy body to get out into water more!!

One more reason to keep surfin' toward Skinny Island!!!


My goals for the week are to TRACK everything, everyday -which will be a continuation from a goal I set earlier this month- and to WORK OUT 5 days this week!!!!


o2cre8 - Hang in there!!! I was always that person that HATED working out, dreaded going to Athletics or PE in school, quit every work out program I started, lost money to contracts at gym memberships because I quit going, returned a commercial grade elliptical machine to Costco to help pay for a Disney trip!!

So I get it!! I totally do. I wish I could tell you the magic formula that has suddenly helped me enjoy going to the gym. I can't quit figure it out myself. I was nearly in tears last night because I'm so scared that I'm going to suddenly revert back to my old ways and start hating it again!

What I can tell you is what helped me make it easier, this time!

1. I have a work out partner! This helps TREMENDOUSLY. You have accountability of you said you'll be ready at x time so you have to be ready at x time cus she'll be here.

2. I set a reasonably weight loss goal and am trying to really focus on losing weight slowly so my lifestyle isn't thrown into such shock that I throw my hands up and quit. This helps me not give up when I don't see a big number because I'm not expecting a big number.

3. Start out slowly!! I know I could be doing ellipticals and jogging on a treadmill and hiring a personal trainer to really kick my butt, but I know that I'd run and hide if I pushed myself that much this soon! Know yourself, and know what you can and can't do, without wanting to quit. And walk that balance beam between the two!


4. Post here DAILY! I know life gets in the way, but posting on here, listening to other people's successes and struggles really helps me want to stay on track!



I am by no means saying I've got this business down. Cus I have a LONG way to go!! But this is the first time I've EVER tried to lose weight that I've felt like I can really do this! I hope sharing these things that are helping me can help you find that magic combination that works for you!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I'm in the "I hate the gym" group too. I really don't like exercise, so I don't call it that. I went for a nice brisk walk again today outside during my lunch. 35 minutes! I even passed my boss on the walk!
I did get on the Wii Fit for about 20 minutes last night too. I am already finding that I sleep better if I have done something, and fresh air really helps!
Of course, where I live, this nice weather isn't going to last long. We still have a month's worth of winter weather. So I'll enjoy what I can. It's hard for me to get motivated in the depths of winter when it's only light out from 7 to 4:30, but now that it's staying light out later and I actually heard and saw birds today, I'm feeling better.
I keep telling myself, slow and steady wins the race.
I really apreciate the support of all of you and even when I feel bad or am not losing, it's very motivating. I have hardly been craving chocolate and have been able to pass it up!! I think I eat just enough so I don't go crazy when I see it.
Thank you all!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi everybody!

I am busy getting the new update entered - if you did not send me your current weight for this weeks weigh in - can you send it to me.

I just want a cross reference to make sure I don't screw up the numbers.

Please send it to dizneydreamz@yahoo.com

I am reading and so very proud of everybody's posts whether you loose weight or not!

I will get my food in here tonight. Tooth better - hardly 800 calories yesterday with soup.

I am swamped with some school stuff for my youngest. Nothing big but just time consuming.

Will post the reults in a bit!!!

Thanks for e-mailing me your current weights if you have not!!

 

[stitchfan23]

I think the real trick is to not "Diet" and see it as a lifestyle change and to work at it slowly. This is the start of week 4 and I just started working out yesterday. I knew that if I changed too much at once I would quit so I started focusing on eating the right foods and drinking my water. After 3 weeks now I think I have that pretty much under control and aren't craving things like I was at the beginning. Now I have introduced the Wii Active into my routine and the thing is really kicing my butt. Hopefully after a few weeks on it I can upgrade to a higher level of activity.

This is by no means directed at anyone here but just something that I have observed within myself. It is so easy to find excuses and be negative but you are just setting yourself up for failure. I have really sat down and thought about this the other day. Why have I never stuck with this in the past? Why am I finding it easier this time? What do I need to do to suceed?
I think I am suceeding this time 1. because I have a positive attitude towards it 2. I have a reasonable goal 3. I have support from someone who loves me and wants to see me happy 4. I KNOW that I deserve to be happy myself. You need to find the positive in every day and just make up your mind that you are going to do it. Being on here is really a HUGE help and everyone here gets a huge from me. I force myself to get involved on here and weigh in every week whether I have had a good week or not. It is funny I don't want to let anyone here down and I guess it is frendly competition that I want to see how I have done for the week compared to everyone else and if I am behind then I don't get upset it just pushes me to try harder for the next week. I want to prove to myself that I am strong and can do this and every week that I step on the scale and see a negative it gets a little easier to stick with it. I guess what I am trying to say it STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!

 

[Jasperann]

I think the real trick is to not "Diet" and see it as a lifestyle change and to work at it slowly. This is the start of week 4 and I just started working out yesterday. I knew that if I changed too much at once I would quit so I started focusing on eating the right foods and drinking my water. After 3 weeks now I think I have that pretty much under control and aren't craving things like I was at the beginning. Now I have introduced the Wii Active into my routine and the thing is really kicing my butt. Hopefully after a few weeks on it I can upgrade to a higher level of activity.

This is by no means directed at anyone here but just something that I have observed within myself. It is so easy to find excuses and be negative but you are just setting yourself up for failure. I have really sat down and thought about this the other day. Why have I never stuck with this in the past? Why am I finding it easier this time? What do I need to do to suceed?
I think I am suceeding this time 1. because I have a positive attitude towards it 2. I have a reasonable goal 3. I have support from someone who loves me and wants to see me happy 4. I KNOW that I deserve to be happy myself. You need to find the positive in every day and just make up your mind that you are going to do it. Being on here is really a HUGE help and everyone here gets a huge from me. I force myself to get involved on here and weigh in every week whether I have had a good week or not. It is funny I don't want to let anyone here down and I guess it is frendly competition that I want to see how I have done for the week compared to everyone else and if I am behind then I don't get upset it just pushes me to try harder for the next week. I want to prove to myself that I am strong and can do this and every week that I step on the scale and see a negative it gets a little easier to stick with it. I guess what I am trying to say it STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!

I agree with your post 10000% Staying positive has been the biggest difference this time around. I think it is a big part of the equation. When it hits you for the first time it is like a going off in your head. I'm so glad to see that someone else here feels the exact same way...lol

I went on the elliptical for 37 minutes today. I was aiming for 30 so I did pretty good. I think the week after I get back from Disney, I'm going to add in my hand weights that have been collecting dust for the last year or so. Maybe even blow up my exercise ball and sit on it when I'm on the computer or watching TV.

 

[TB'sWidow]

I am in the sometimes I HATE the gym such as today it was really tough to get those 35min in my legs felt really heavy and I felt exhausted when I got off the elliptical. Then there are others days when I feel really great and energized. I am actually thinking of switching things up with working out with some exercise shows on Fit Tv. I recently switched to directtv and came across this channel an some of the workouts look interesting. Mary

 

[MulanUSAF]

I go to the gym around 6:50pm so I can be on the elliptical when Jeopardy comes on and I stay on there until the end of Wheel of Fortune. I find that it's a lot easier to work out when I'm focusing on the game show rather than the minutes countdown on the machine. My gym has individual little TVs for each machine, so it works very well for me.

I've been using www.myfitnesspal.com for tracking my food and exercise. They have a free app for iPhone/iPod Touch that synchs with the website, so it's super easy for me to update my log throughout the day.

 

[luvsJack]

Well, food wise I didn't do well today! I went in search of a "sweet treat" at our bookstore, thinking I would get a 100 cal Rice Krispie Treat like they usually have. Well, I was talking to the ladies working and not paying much attention; got back to my desk and it was a 300 cal. Rice Krispie Treat!!! So a sensible person would just eat 1/3 or maybe 1/2, right? NOT ME!! Oh,no---I ate the whole thing!!!

So, I will be visiting the grocery store and buying something that I can have in the afternoon that gives me a "sweet treat" without blowing my cals. And I think I will also start making out complete menus for every day of the week. That will make things much easier if I am running late in the am; plus I can plan supper ahead and make sure I don't run myself out of calories during the day.

So on ward I will go and as Scarlett O'Hara said, "Tomorrow is another day!"

The good thing is I did exercise. I did my workout on the Wii when I got home and I did drink all my water today--so 2 positives!

Hope everyone had a great day and is having a great night!



TB's Widow: I recently switched to Direct too and have been noticing that channel!! My only problem is that every time I want to exercise that belly dancing show is on. I just cannot envision myself belly dancing! Maybe after a few pounds are gone.