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

[tlenzendorf]

Yeah!! Acknowledgment is the first step...and you better take that step now cause you are a year older and we hope wiser!!!!

Happy Birthday Tricia!!!!!!!!



Joining us is the best choice you could make cause your going to be so dang cute, it will be against the law!

(** Disclaimer: If you drive in Madison and speed on purpose in hopes of getting arrested by anyone looking slightly like that...Good Luck. They do not appear to be on the Cheese and Beer diet. Try California as they look more Tofu and sprouts!)

Thank you! I can't wait to get home to be able to see the picture!!

And that snack last night, skipped it! Today will be a hard day, though, cause we are a food office around here... so far for my bday there is coffee cake(I'm gonna have a small piece only), we're ordering Chinese for lunch(I'm only going to eat half!) and cake(one small piece). Then Brent is taking me out for dinner. I don't know where yet, its a surprise!

I guess really it will just increase my Monday weigh in and then it will come down pretty fast after that haha.

 

[luvsJack]

Hi there,
Mind if I join you? I've been loving Dawn's TRs, need my daily dose of humor I started reading all of the posts from the beginning of the thread but with 80+ pages I'll never catch up!

name/board name: Kim aka Moosemomma
Goal for fitness: 30 minutes of activity 3 days a week to start,
lose 5 pounds 5 times
Food that's hard to eat in moderation: sweets and carbs
Favorite Good for you Food: Veggies, whole wheat pasta (I actually eat pretty healthy for most of my meals, it's all of the snacky stuff around the house that gets me into trouble.)
Favorite form of exercise: weight training but I have no time to get to the gym right now so I'm trying to walk or do the Wii Fit
Goals for myself: Be able to wear my size 8's again. Not be out of breath when I climb the stairs to a client's home. Be in control of my reactions to food and emotions.
Family: me, age 35 (soon to be 36 in May). Lost 50 pounds on WW 5 years ago, never learned to maintain and have re-gained about half of it, about 8 pounds over the past 10 weeks , huge emotional eater . DH, age 40, works crazy hours (75-80+ a week ) in a family business, recently been having some health troubles with gout. DD, age 8.5, my drama queen. DS, age 6.5, nicknamed Moose (hence my screen name) when he was an infant.

WELCOME!!

After dinner tonight I was reading TRs (probably Dawn's!) and thought about getting a cookie from the kitchen. Instead, I headed out for a walk at 7:50 pm for 45 minutes! Not sure how far I walked as I didn't want to take the time (and possibly lose momentum getting out the door) to go upstairs and get my pedometer. Did I mention I also had to grab a flashlight because it was getting dark out? Need to go plug in my MP3 player so it will be charged for the next walk Oh, and that cookie I wanted? Still in the kitchen, I had some maple oatmeal and apples instead when I got back. Same points as the cookies (cuz let's face it, I wouldn't have had only one) but a lot more satisfying!

Good job on getting away from the cookies! And if you are anything like me, you are exactly right about the not having just one. Its all about choices, isn't it?




I have made the decision this morning to really up the exercise routines. I am almost through the 30 day challenge on the Wii so I am doing a customized workout when that is through and making it so that I burn a few more calories with each workout. I am also making the commitment to go to the track every day to walk. For some reason for me when I walk at the track I will do 3-5 miles, easy. When I walk on the treadmill (BORING) or on my driveway (5 laps = 1 mile), I tend to say "well, I need to go do . . . " I just have to make it a priority and not let everyone else's stuff get in the way of it.

 

[Stacybaeasm]

STACY!!!!!

Happy Belated B-day!!!!

I had a whole idea lined up and with all the crud with my Dad...totally forgot to post it!

Frick n Frack....


So here is your Belated Inspiration Pics...cause with your success and determination...your going to be so HOT you will need these guys to put you out!!!!

I ADORE YOU AND I HOPE YOUR DAY WAS GREAT!!!!!!

Thank you so much!!!! I'm drooling a bit as I look at those men. Now I have to be inspired to get off the couch and go for a walk today. I adore you and I truly love that you gave me a thought when you have so much going on in your life!!!

 

[Stacybaeasm]

First - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRISHA!!! Welcome to your 30's. Enjoy them because 10 years from now, you're in your 40's which, on most survey things, is a new age bracket.

Second, thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes. It meant a lot. I love all the support from everyone on this thread and it's really nice to feel that even though we have never met and may never meet face to face, I have a ton of friends in the world who not only understand what I'm going through, they are doing it themselves.

Finally, Welcome to all the newbies!!!! Together, we can wrestle our weight issues into submission. It takes a village to raise a child so it stands to reason it takes this thread to motivate all of us to be healthier and happier!

 

[Duchie]

Hey all,

This may turn out to be a bad week for me. Mid-week weight was up by 0.6 but I can't see why. I've had to be very disciplined this week to avoid stress eating and I've done very well. Guess this is just going to be one of those "natural weight fluctuation" weeks.

Dawn, I love the idea of the challenge and I'll do my best. But coming up with new ideas in the kitchen (healthy or otherwise) is not one of my strong points.

to all our newcomers!

Oh and can it be my birthday next? Pretty please? OK, guess I'll have to wait until November.

 

[tlenzendorf]

First - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRISHA!!! Welcome to your 30's. Enjoy them because 10 years from now, you're in your 40's which, on most survey things, is a new age bracket.

Second, thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes. It meant a lot. I love all the support from everyone on this thread and it's really nice to feel that even though we have never met and may never meet face to face, I have a ton of friends in the world who not only understand what I'm going through, they are doing it themselves.

Finally, Welcome to all the newbies!!!! Together, we can wrestle our weight issues into submission. It takes a village to raise a child so it stands to reason it takes this thread to motivate all of us to be healthier and happier!

Thanks Stacy! I'm actually 31 this year. Nine years to go til the big 4-0! But I'm going along everyone else's way and we're either going to WDW or a beach someplace. The heck with this working on my bday! Although there is a nice spread... which isn't good since I joined this weight loss thread... Oh well! I'll be getting some good exercise this weekend with the nice weather!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Happy Birthday Tricia!! Oh my - those photos!!! When you look, be sure to have a tissue handy to catch the drool.
I think we should all get our birthdays off as a paid holiday frankly. I try to take mine off when I can. It's the only day that is just for me! We rarely get to take a trip since it's right before school starts. When I turned 40 my boss wouldn't let me take it off - not because she's mean - she wanted to celebrate with me! We had donuts in the morning and she took me to lunch and gave me gifts and all that.

Well, I have the day off today. I don't even have to volunteer at school. So I got up, sent the kids off and EXERCISED!!!! Yup, I did it! I'm off to grocery shop - need more fruits and veggies.
I'm going to make some hummus today and want veggies for dipping.

I'm hoping the wind dies down so I can get a nice long walk outside with the dog, but he hates wind as much as I do!

Have a great healthy Friday everyone!!!

 

[gellybean]

Tricia!!!!

Happy Happy Birthday to you, to you!!!






Those pics! YOWZER! I wish we had cops like that down here. If we did, I might be tempted to volunteer at the local station. *drool*



I am feeling better. Even made dinner last night for me and the boys since DH was at work. Pan seared a lean ham steak, nuked some frozen broccoli and went for a box of mac n cheese, to give the majority of it to the kids, and was out.

So I made homemade from scratch mac n cheese. For me, this is huge. I'm not an improvisational cook. I have about 5 things I make well and often and that's it. But I googled a few recipes, got the general idea, and took the knowledge from watching hubby all these years and went for it. Used whole wheat elbow mac ( 2 cups dry)and 2 % milk with only 1 tbsp of real butter and 1 tbsp of flour and about 3/4 cup of shredded colby jack. It yielded about 8 big servings. I had 2, the boys had 2 each and I saved 2 for lunch today. It tasted pretty good too. Definitely satisfied the craving for mac n cheese. The boys both asked for seconds. I'll be glad when I can try it again when I actually have more of my sense of taste. It could be cardboard with curds and I'd think it tastes good right now, considering how messed up my nose is.

I did figure the cals and it was WAY better than the blue boxed stuff. Plus way wayyyyyyyyy less sodium. So here's hoping it actually tastes good when I make it the next time.

I came way under on cals yesterday in total. Too sick to eat a lot. And since my exercise has come to a grinding halt, we'll see what the scale does. Could go either way!

I just got my 6 wk body makeover in the mail. About to crack that puppy open and see if it's at all something I want to attempt.

If not, I'll probably try to sell it on Amazon cus I've heard that the customer service dept is less than prompt when it comes to giving you a return slip # thingie.


I have to admit, opening that box up, it's very exciting and tempting to buy into it all. The main thing I want to figure out is what is their lifetime maintenance program. I could do anything for 6 wks, but for life? Don't think so. I like food too much and would rather lose it slow and steady and realistically expect to keep it off then lose it fast and yo yo up AGAIN as soon as I take one look at a carb.


Hope everyone has a great day and a fabulous weekend! I'm going to try my BEST to stay busy this weekend. I have a ton of things I can do around the house since I've been laid up the last few days. I refuse to gain everything back I've lost this week!

 

[tlenzendorf]

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone!

I did good at lunch today, I only ate half my order of Chinese and took the smallest brownie!

 

[Moosemomma]

WELCOME!!

Good job on getting away from the cookies! And if you are anything like me, you are exactly right about the not having just one. Its all about choices, isn't it?




I have made the decision this morning to really up the exercise routines. I am almost through the 30 day challenge on the Wii so I am doing a customized workout when that is through and making it so that I burn a few more calories with each workout. I am also making the commitment to go to the track every day to walk. For some reason for me when I walk at the track I will do 3-5 miles, easy. When I walk on the treadmill (BORING) or on my driveway (5 laps = 1 mile), I tend to say "well, I need to go do . . . " I just have to make it a priority and not let everyone else's stuff get in the way of it.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I went to WW this morning to face the music of the past few weeks. Wasn't pretty but not nearly as bad I had feared, am only up 5 pounds over the past 10 weeks and not the 9 I had feared. This afternoon at work while we were typing our report I had my yogurt, blueberries and cereal. Usually we munch out on chocolate. I was actually handed a piece of chocolate and tucked it away in my bag instead of tearing into it

Tell me more about this 30 day challenge on the Wii. Is it on the Wii Fit?

WTG on ramping up your activity! I find the track very boring and do better walking the neighborhoods near my home. Glad you've found something that works for you.

Oh, did I mention my birthday is next month? (It's on the 4th ) I'm loving all of Dawn's great pictures she's sharing.

 

[Moosemomma]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I went to WW this morning to face the music of the past few weeks. Wasn't pretty but not nearly as bad I had feared, am only up 5 pounds over the past 10 weeks and not the 9 I had feared.

Ok, so I actually looked at my weigh in book. It's up 5 pounds over 5 weeks Considering myself kicked in the a** and back on track! I'm going to need some support with a bridal shower to attend on Sunday and school vacation with the kids next week. We're doing a bunch of day trips and social gatherings with friends but so much of that ends up revolving around food which is a huge challenge for me.

 

[gellybean]

MooseMomma!! Sorry I missed you earlier!!!





I spent the better part of the day putting together and reading thru the 6 week body makeover.

Holy Guacamole is it strict. and restrictive. And dang it if it doesn't all make sense. I've read all the why to all the things you have to cut out of your diet and yea.... it makes sense.

Yes I would have to give up a lot of foods I love, but those foods I love have gotten me here... on this path. Wanting to lose weight. I really don't want to do the same things over and over again and expect a different result... for the rest of my life. Ya know?

That being said, I don't want to restrict myself too much and then bail and run off screaming toward the nearest Mr. Cluck N Bucket.

The good news is DH and I are the same body type so our plans would be the same. We're gonna look it over and talk about it. Maybe try it modified. Because even modified would be way 'healthier' than the foods I'm eating now.
I've been eating a lot of normal foods, just less of them or less often. Not BAD foods but normal foods. Bread, whole wheat pasta, salt, dairy, lean red meat, lean pork, olive oil, canola oil, dressings on salads or sandwiches, diet soda etc. NONE of those are allowed on this diet.

The body blue print you work out to figure out what areas of your body are your problem areas and the exercises you need to specifically tone and sculpt your body as you lose are interesting too.

So we'll see. I'm not saying yes, not saying no. And I'm not stopping tracking on daily plate/ww in the time it takes to decide if we're gonna try this program or not. The 6 wk body makeover maintenance program lets you add foods back slowly until you find your magic amount of 'bad' foods with the on plan foods. So that's encouraging.


Any thoughts from you guys??

Does anyone want to take the quiz to find out what body type they are and let me tell you what foods you're allowed to eat....?? I'd be happy to share for the sake of information only purposes. The quiz is available online.

I haven't been to the gym in 3 days. UGH! Stupid allergies/bronchial asthma. Looking forward to getting back in the gym. If I do start this diet, we'll be using the gym for our cardio and not for the weights, since we'll be doing a customized resistance program at home with the bands the diet comes with.

Why isn't there a diet out there that includes all you can eat sugar, beef, bacon, pasta, bread and beer? SERIOUSLY!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Interesting diet plan.
I am not a fan of any plan where you have to give up an entire type of food (Like on Atkins where no carbs). Maybe it's my personality and such, but if I am completely forbidden from having something, it just makes me want it more.
Heck, when I was pregnant, I wanted beer so badly. I don't even like beer!
That's why I like WW philosophy. Make healthy choices, and eat less of the bad stuff. I can handle that.

Having said that, I suppose any plan could be worth a try. I have noticed that I don't really crave the chips as much. I bought some Doritos today and had a couple and that was enough for me. I just didn't want more.
Wish I could say the same for chocolate!

If there was the chocolate/bread/cheese diet, I'd be the spokeswoman for sure!!!

 

[gellybean]

Interesting diet plan.
I am not a fan of any plan where you have to give up an entire type of food (Like on Atkins where no carbs). Maybe it's my personality and such, but if I am completely forbidden from having something, it just makes me want it more.
Heck, when I was pregnant, I wanted beer so badly. I don't even like beer!
That's why I like WW philosophy. Make healthy choices, and eat less of the bad stuff. I can handle that.

Having said that, I suppose any plan could be worth a try. I have noticed that I don't really crave the chips as much. I bought some Doritos today and had a couple and that was enough for me. I just didn't want more.
Wish I could say the same for chocolate!

If there was the chocolate/bread/cheese diet, I'd be the spokeswoman for sure!!!

Thanks for the input Sheree!! I've never been a fan of restrictive, banned food diets either.

This one is a bit different as far as carbs go. I can have carbs just not processed carbs. I can have potatoes, rice, oats, yams, sweet potatoes, etc. Just not pasta, and bread. The good stuff!!! I'd rather give up potatoes and rice and keep pasta and bread! Too bad it doesn't work like that.


And the foods you can eat are based on your individual body type. Some types can have more carbs and red meat, etc. It depends on the questionaire you fill out and the body type you have.

The foods you can't have that are body type wide (no pun intended ) are salt, dairy, sugar, oil/added fat, or nuts. And the diet gives reasons why all these are bad and shouldn't be consumed.

And after you hit goal, you can slowly add back in a few things and watch to see what happens to your weight. If it doesn't go up, you can have them back in moderation, etc.

It's interesting.

Still haven't decided yet. DH and I are gonna go over it more thoroughly on Sunday.

Regarding your craving of Doritos, I've noticed a lot of things don't quite taste the same after I do without for a while. Things are tasting way salty to me lately. They say the same thing happens once you give up salt completely. I just can't stomach the idea of a scrambled egg without salt!! or potatoes! ICK!
Have a great Saturday everyone!!!

 

[stitchfan23]

See this is where I really get confused with these diets...No Dairy?

Doesn't your body need some dairy to function properly? Well not function but don't you need calcium?

 

[luvsJack]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I went to WW this morning to face the music of the past few weeks. Wasn't pretty but not nearly as bad I had feared, am only up 5 pounds over the past 10 weeks and not the 9 I had feared. This afternoon at work while we were typing our report I had my yogurt, blueberries and cereal. Usually we munch out on chocolate. I was actually handed a piece of chocolate and tucked it away in my bag instead of tearing into it

Tell me more about this 30 day challenge on the Wii. Is it on the Wii Fit?

WTG on ramping up your activity! I find the track very boring and do better walking the neighborhoods near my home. Glad you've found something that works for you.

Oh, did I mention my birthday is next month? (It's on the 4th ) I'm loving all of Dawn's great pictures she's sharing.

Yum, your afternoon snack sounds good! May try that next week for my 3:00 "got to have something" treat.

The 30 day challenge is part of the EA Sports Active for Wii. I don't have the Wii Fit, but you can use it as part of the workout. It sets up a workout for you and even has a trainer showing you how to do the exercises. AND it will tell you if you are not doing it correctly. At the end of your workout it will tell how many calories you have burned. (which is REALLY making me think "is this worth eating and having to do another workout") I really like it but am wanting to get "Just Dance" and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred too. Just want to be able to mix it all up some.

We are lucky in our community, our walking track is surrounded by these beautiful woods and has huge trees all in the middle of the track. And the county planted azaleas that are blooming and just beautiful! They also have bird houses and feeders up and several wind chimes. Its really great walking there. Our county supervisor just wanted a safe place for everyone to exercise and he has really outdone himself.

 

[Anna114]

See this is where I really get confused with these diets...No Dairy?

Doesn't your body need some dairy to function properly? Well not function but don't you need calcium?

There is good and bad dairy. Heavy cream bad, fat free milk better. Low fat yogurt is a good source.

Other choices:
Broccoli
White beans
Spinach
Almonds
Bok Choy
Sesame Seems
Okra
Peas as well as others.

Also, after my hysterectomy, my DR has me taking a multi-vitamin each day. I said "like Centrum?" He have me a "yup" That too is a source of calcium.

 

[tlenzendorf]

I can't do a restrictive diet either! It absolutely doesn't work for me. I'll do it good for a week and then blow up and chow out for the next week. I've decided I'm going to make small changes for now. Slowly work on eliminating stuff and alternating other stuff. This week we are having spaghetti. I am going to make one pot of noodles with half and half wheat and regular noodles. Instead of regular mayo on subs I'll do fat free, more wheat bread, less white. Try to eliminate cheese from things(which will be hard here in Wisconsin!). And cut down on the ice cream. If I decide I am going to have it I'll go for a walk first!

 

[luvsJack]

Thanks for the input Sheree!! I've never been a fan of restrictive, banned food diets either.

This one is a bit different as far as carbs go. I can have carbs just not processed carbs. I can have potatoes, rice, oats, yams, sweet potatoes, etc. Just not pasta, and bread. The good stuff!!! I'd rather give up potatoes and rice and keep pasta and bread! Too bad it doesn't work like that.


And the foods you can eat are based on your individual body type. Some types can have more carbs and red meat, etc. It depends on the questionaire you fill out and the body type you have.

The foods you can't have that are body type wide (no pun intended ) are salt, dairy, sugar, oil/added fat, or nuts. And the diet gives reasons why all these are bad and shouldn't be consumed.

And after you hit goal, you can slowly add back in a few things and watch to see what happens to your weight. If it doesn't go up, you can have them back in moderation, etc.

It's interesting.

Still haven't decided yet. DH and I are gonna go over it more thoroughly on Sunday.

Regarding your craving of Doritos, I've noticed a lot of things don't quite taste the same after I do without for a while. Things are tasting way salty to me lately. They say the same thing happens once you give up salt completely. I just can't stomach the idea of a scrambled egg without salt!! or potatoes! ICK!
Have a great Saturday everyone!!!

I just took the quiz online and it says I am a Type B. It said food to stay away from was sweet fruits and bread (not sure which fruits are considered sweet and which are not?) and beef. To eat veggies, complex carbs like potatoes, rice and yams and chicken, turkey and seafood. Of course without buying the plan it didn't go any further than that but just that part was interesting. If I had to give up things like salad dressing or other sauces; that would be my downfall but I could see sticking with the items listed and then adding low fat or no fat dairy and other stuff.

 

[Moosemomma]

Yum, your afternoon snack sounds good! May try that next week for my 3:00 "got to have something" treat.

I usually eat that for breakfast every morning:
1 cup of fat free plain yogurt, sweetened with Splenda
frozen blueberries (or fresh strawberries if I have any)
30 grams of Fiber One
27 grams of Kashi GoLean cereal

(I have a food scale in my kitchen and weigh and measure my portions for just about everything, makes it so much easier to know how much I ate instead of eyeballing it or pulling out measuring cups all the time.)

Nice filling, low point breakfast that sticks with me for a while.

The 30 day challenge is part of the EA Sports Active for Wii. I don't have the Wii Fit, but you can use it as part of the workout. It sets up a workout for you and even has a trainer showing you how to do the exercises. AND it will tell you if you are not doing it correctly. At the end of your workout it will tell how many calories you have burned. (which is REALLY making me think "is this worth eating and having to do another workout") I really like it but am wanting to get "Just Dance" and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred too. Just want to be able to mix it all up some.

Sounds pretty similiar to the Wii Fit, I just need to make the time to actually DO IT!

We are lucky in our community, our walking track is surrounded by these beautiful woods and has huge trees all in the middle of the track. And the county planted azaleas that are blooming and just beautiful! They also have bird houses and feeders up and several wind chimes. Its really great walking there. Our county supervisor just wanted a safe place for everyone to exercise and he has really outdone himself.

That sounds like a great place to walk! Our track is in a large field with soccer/lacrosse nets in the middle, not very exciting to walk around while games are in play