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

[CrabbyYetLovable]

Dis Name Name Total Loss
Dizneydawn Dawn -0.2
Grumpyyoungguy Dan -1
Stitchfan23 Heather -15.3
Stacybaeasm Stacy -12
MulanUSAF Leen -12.9
gellybean Aimee -4.6
Leash Alicia ?
MNdisneygirl Sheree -5.5
luvsJack Sharon -11
PixiePlanner Jessica ?
Shellabell Michelle -5
ski_mom Becky -7.5
eliz 991 Elizabeth ?
ancestry Allison -20
Hanutedmansionmommna Michele -4
Duchie Barb -18.3
Anna114 Anna ?
adnilele Danielle -1.5
Mom2Faith Amy -2
tlenzendorf Tricia -1.6
CrabbyyetLovable Amy ?
albertamommyof4 Tammy -5
peacemickeylovers Lisa -5
njtinkmom Gina ?
GoofyWife Sue ?
LittlePeppers Jennifer Gone 3 weeks
officereg -4
zoegirl Bree -0
njcarita Cary starting

Total loss 136.4


Congrats to ancestry for being the first 20 pound loser!!!!

CONGRATS ANCESTRY!! We are all here to support you and one another in this crazy path to healthy living!

Update for me, Reset Day 5:

Today went really well, probably the best day yet. I wasn't that hungry to speak of, and did everything I was supposed to. Tonight I went to my friend's house, the ones who got me going on the reset. They offered me dinner knowing full well that I was on the reset. But since it was the last day and essentially the last meal, I didn't worry about it, and ate with them. It felt sooo good to eat normal food again! I have a semi-plan for tomorrow, shake or fruit in the morning, probably salad for lunch, and hoping my friends will invite me back over for dinner!

Ok, so here's the results. I know we post on Mondays, but I figured that since I finished the Reset, it would be beneficial to know where I got. I weighed myself tonight, and I lost 7 pounds!! Also lost an inch in my waist, inch in my gut, and inch in my hips (that was what I checked last night).

My five pound weight loss reward was an atenna ball. I know, kinda lame, but its a small reward that is not based around food. Also, I'll get to take a trip to the Disney Store, and, while I'm there, I'll hit IKEA! Double score!

(If I'm not supposed to post any weight loss until Mondays, just let me know!)

Amy

 

[gellybean]

Posting from my cell. Kinda glad I don't have a normal keyboard at my fingertips because I don't think I could control what I would say.

Dawn- love and hugs gf. You are an inspiration to me everyday

Goddesses- the very very short of it is if ur intentions were as honorable as you would have us believe perhaps your "concerns" should have been expressed via pm

As far as the rest of it, my momma told me if you can't say something nice ....don't say anything at all so in honor of mom's day I'm following her advice.


Stacey- well said sweetie

Mulan- we need to talk sometime. I think we'd have a lot to say and share

Crabby Amy - that's freakin awesome!!! you can post a loss anytime!! I know if I had a 7 lb loss i'd be screaming it from the rooftops


Sorry so short. Believe me there's a lot more i'd like to say but its gonna have to do for now. Thumb typing sucks!! Lol

Night and group hugs to all my fellow castaways

 

[Dizneydawn]

We have snowflakes and cold to greet us this morning here!

I am heading to the Y for another day of water aerobics. I need the outlet and most importantly, I am not in the mood to walk in the freezing drizzle and otherwise, will not get any form of real exercise in today.

I am so excited to see a 7 pound loss for one of the members here!!!
So proud of you Crabby Amy! CA for short! (Gelly - I cannot belive yo have me calling her that! Is it more warped we are or that she does not mind and gets us? Ha!)
I am down on the scale this morning as well. Took my feelings and baked in my kitchen till my fingers were numb and did not eat a thing but have enough banana bread for neighbors in Canada!

Plan on painting all day tom the spare bedroom and writing on the TR I need to get updates done on. Getting stuff accomplished and having a down day from running sounds exquisite right now.

Hope everyone is having a great day!!!

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

this is a PA to remind everyone that WISH is a place for support, encouragment and inspiration. I take the integrity of the WISH board seriously, in knowing that these positive actions can and do make positive impacts of the lives of fellow disboard'ers. please respect the spirit that is intended....

thank you everyone who has been so supportive

let's keep it going!!

 

[Moosemomma]

Sorry I've been MIA. It's been a tough week for me emotionally (same sh*t, diffent day, just not coping well with it). Turning another year older and finding more and more grey hairs popping up on my head isn't helping Going out with friends tonight to celebrate our birthdays, have only eaten 8.5 points today so far. Should be in good shape for tonight, especially since friends want to head someplace WW friendly
One day at a time, right?

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Sorry I've been MIA. It's been a tough week for me emotionally (same sh*t, diffent day, just not coping well with it). Turning another year older and finding more and more grey hairs popping up on my head isn't helping Going out with friends tonight to celebrate our birthdays, have only eaten 8.5 points today so far. Should be in good shape for tonight, especially since friends want to head someplace WW friendly
One day at a time, right?

Happy Birthday!! You aren't turning a year older - you are getting wiser, better, and more robust - like a fine wine. And hey - if the grey is getting to you - Color it!! I haven't seen my natural haircolor in, oh, 20 years! But anyway you look at it, enjoy your birthday and congrats for staying on points today!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

:birthday: Moosemomma!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

I've been doing okay this week - too busy to snack much I think. Survived the crappiest weather ever to hold a garage sale in!!! UGH! I need a hot bath and my blankie!

Hope all of you are doing well!!

I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!
Just knowing that I am going to post my weekly gain/loss every Monday morning helps me stay on track. Knowing that I have you guys to "talk" to, to get advice and tips from, and to check in with keeps me going.
Thank you. nuf said.

 

[luvsJack]

Hi all! I have been MIA this week too and can really tell it! Seems like every day was bringing me a new reason to eat and the more I eat the worse I feel.

I have done a lot of soul searching in the past couple of days. I have been overweight most of my adult life. I was at my "goal" weight all during hs, after the birth of my oldest child, after my divorce and about 5 years ago. Each time I hit my goal, I gained it back and each time I have felt worse about myself.

I have to be happy with me just as I am. Not saying I don't want to lose or to get in shape, but that I cannot live my life being depressed because I didn't lose a pound or two. So, I am recommitting to this journey but am committing to different results. I am aiming for a healthier me through exercise and healthy meals and, if all I accomplish is to look better in my size 20's and to be able to run around with my dgd or practice softball with dd without gasping for breathe, then so be it; I will be happy with that.

Dawn, I don't know exactly what all those personal posts were about but a real understanding friend would not be putting you down but trying to build you up. I am at a loss as to why someone that has had this struggle would say those things to someone else. But, if you really are beating yourself up everyday for not losing then I can completely understand where you are and, if you are like me, its exactly the problem. I have to be happy with "today I walked a mile" and not beat myself up because I ate that donut, KWIM? Or with the fact that in a week a made the best choices possible even if I wasn't perfect and even if I didn't lose a pound. Life is way too short to be unhappy. If we don't love ourselves just the way we are, we may never feel good about ourselves regardless of how thin we are or how perfect we are in our food choices or our exercise program. If I am assuming to much I am sorry, but as someone who has had this struggle for a very long time too; I understand how it is a struggle every minute of every day.

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Not a good week for me here. Mom was back in the hospital after having some bad reactions to the meds after her surgery.

I'm sorry your Mom had issues, I've been there and the worry about what is happening when you are at work were all consuming. I hope it gets better soon. I struggle with how involved I should be or how much I should let things go so as to not go crazy with worry. Haven't quite figured it out myself. I hope she is feeling better soon. Its a slow process.

I have those bored munchies waaay to often! Looks like I need a hobby! What kind of popsicles did you find? Sam's brand?

I just bought some today - they are by Philly Swirl and mine are called Sweet 16 because they only have 16 calories. I haven't tried them yet, but I'm hoping they are good since that will really help me in the evenings.

Hi everybody!

I subbed to the thread a while ago since I had joined Dawn's previous thread. I can't sit back without commenting any longer. This is not a personal attack at all. I just can't stand to sit back and without speaking any longer.

I've read all the responses to your post and since Dawn has asked this to be dropped, please just let me say - if this is the type of support you were offering on the other thread, is there any reason she decided to start another one? We do not need your assistance over here - if you were able to get to your goal that is fantastic, but please do not try and tear down anyone over here on this thread. Everyone has to accomplish their weight loss in their own timeframe. What works for one person does not work for another. I've spent the last 30+ years trying to get my weight under control. I've NEVER been my ideal weight. Have people told me what I needed to do to lose the weight? ABSOLUTLY. Do I read articles about food, exercise and motivation - yup. Has it worked yet? Not totally. Finding this thread and the support of this group is what I'm trying now. I've been able to share things here that most of my close friends haven't heard because it is an atmosphere of comraderie and friendship that is supportive and positive. I agree with the "if you don't have something nice..." comment. In that sense if you would like to post on here with encoragement and suggestions then fantastic. If you feel like posting on the same vein as before, please use that energy in some other fashion. It just isn't what we want or need.

Wow. This is NOT ok. First, it IS a personal attack. The second you call someone out by name and ONLY talk to that person, it IS personal. You can try to cover it up however you want, but what you have done is attack Dawn. And that is NOT ok with me.

I agree with you totally!! I was SO upset when I read that message. You made some great points.

I am going to respond to a few things and then, will simply ask for this to be dropped. I did not ask for my life, my weight loss journey success and failure to be the topic of debate and or pointed testimony.

Dawn - do not let what this one person said fester in your mind. We all understand your struggle, THANK YOU for starting this thread, and LOVE YOU for your frank and fully honest posts. I hope that one persons observations (and the inablility to hold their thoughts to themselves) will distract you from doing the best you can every day.

Sorry I've been MIA. It's been a tough week for me emotionally (same sh*t, diffent day, just not coping well with it). Turning another year older and finding more and more grey hairs popping up on my head isn't helping Going out with friends tonight to celebrate our birthdays, have only eaten 8.5 points today so far. Should be in good shape for tonight, especially since friends want to head someplace WW friendly
One day at a time, right?

Happy Birthday!! Hope your birthday dinner was fantastic. I agree if you don't like the grey then its time to break out the Nice and Easy - I've been doing mine for 4 -5 years and I find it actually makes my hair look better (shiny & soft) I also get to play around with trying out some colors that are a little different from my natural color.


I went to Book Club last night and had made a caramel cake from scratch (Paula Deen recipe) I only had a small slice (YUM) but that was after eating veggie potato chips and a steak sandwich. I knew it was going to be difficult last night to stay away from the high calorie items so I tried a preimtive strike and took a 3 mile walk at lunch. Today I haven't had a chance to log in my food yet. But I've been trying to go lite to counteract last nights meal. We went to my Mom's and spent about 2 1/2 hours pulling weeds. I was really happy with the fact that I was able to last that long without getting exahusted. Had a 1/2 burrito for lunch and trying to not dig into the leftover cake (giving it to anyone that walks into the house).

Tomorrow we are either going to go to the outlets to shop or to a BBQ. We were just invited today, I hate to decline (its that ingrained need to please everyone) but I was so looking forward to shopping. Maybe we'll try and do both...

 

[ancestry]

Good Morning Everyone! Just want to pop in to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day. I hope everyone (especially you Dawn) has a fantastic day!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Happy Mother's Day to all of you!!!

Happy Mother's Day to everyone whether they have a child they call their own or not. Every person out here who has ever taken the time to give guidance, encouragement and love to any child bears the heart of a Mother.

My sister is not a mother and yet, she is one of the best Mother's I know. She comes to my kids sporting events and birthdays and just creates special days all the time because she loves them.

We are picking up my Dad today and visiting my Grandparents cemetery site and then having a nice lunch at one of my favorite restaurants. Then having a relaxing evening of movies and games here.

Had thought of painting and such but honestly, my Grandparents were the best people I have ever known. I could not think of anywhere else I want to spend part of this day. Painting can wait till tomorrow!

Be good to yourselves today. My goal is to enjoy without indulging.

I worked out 6 times last week for over an hour a day and that is an awesome feeling. I got hand gloves for the water to add resistance and am going to make an appointment next week to have a new diagnostic test ran through a trainer at the Y that will give me a more specific target of calories I need and how much I should be eating to lose as well as where my specific heart rate should be to burn fat.

There is a whole ton of fancy schmancy info and word involved but I do not have the sheet in front of me right now. I will post a better description for you all later!

I can't wait to see all those weigh in's tomorrow! Again, please pm me your current weight, not weight loss!!!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzHjRKSB4qQ

In honor of Disney (you will see why) and every person needing a laugh today from a kid - please watch.

My kids found this on youtube and I promise it will crack you up!

 

[luvsJack]

Happy Mother's Day to all!

DD got me a great gift! Biggest Loser's 6 Weeks to a Healthier You! rotfl: a year ago I would have thrown the book at dh if he had let her get me this but this year it is EXACTLY what I wanted!)

I skimmed through it and one statement jumped out at me: after being at the ranch for only a week the contestants notice a difference. due to clean eating they had more energy and felt better. they quit hitting the snooze button and got up ready to go in the mornings. HEY!! That is exactly what I want to feel like. That is exactly what my new commitment is about and what my goal is. To feel great and ready to meet life head on each morning!

Off to read my book, everyone have a great day!!

 

[adnilele]

Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there!!!!!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Happy Mothers Day to everyone!!!


(this is the closest I can get to a bouquet)

I went shopping today and actually bought a dress for a wedding and I actually like the way it looks on me. (I don't wear dresses very often)

Both Jim and Brendan gave me some candy for Mothers Day, but I'm going to ration it out to myself.

We also went to a Fentons Ice Cream Parlor for lunch today. Instead of ordering a huge sundae, I ordered a small scoop of ice cream with fudge sauce. I should have gotten the petite size since I really was full about half way through and should have stopped. I'm going to go really light for the rest of the day and hope that one slip will not blow my whole week of doing well.

 

[gellybean]

Hi Honey! I'm homeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.




It was an interesting weekend... Wore my bugg all weekend and really ate mindfully. I got home and tracked everything and I hit at least a 1000 calorie a day deficit, each day so I am beyond anxious to weigh in tomorrow.

DS7 woke up in the middle of the night Friday night vomitting. So our weekend wasn't as fun and carefree as we had planned. Poor guy. Thankfully no one else has caught it so far and I pray no one does. I'm kinda thinking it was food poisoning and not a virus. He had his field day on Friday and they had bagged lunches and it hit 95 degrees so who knows what kind of nasties could have grown.

Glad the thread has settled back down. Whew.



Happy Mother's Day everyone!!!!!!


See ya tomorrow for weigh in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Duchie]

Dis Name Name Total Loss
Dizneydawn Dawn -0.2
Grumpyyoungguy Dan -1
Stitchfan23 Heather -15.3
Stacybaeasm Stacy -12
MulanUSAF Leen -12.9
gellybean Aimee -4.6
Leash Alicia ?
MNdisneygirl Sheree -5.5
luvsJack Sharon -11
PixiePlanner Jessica ?
Shellabell Michelle -5
ski_mom Becky -7.5
eliz 991 Elizabeth ?
ancestry Allison -20
Hanutedmansionmommna Michele -4
Duchie Barb -18.3
Anna114 Anna ?
adnilele Danielle -1.5
Mom2Faith Amy -2
tlenzendorf Tricia -1.6
CrabbyyetLovable Amy ?
albertamommyof4 Tammy -5
peacemickeylovers Lisa -5
njtinkmom Gina ?
GoofyWife Sue ?
LittlePeppers Jennifer Gone 3 weeks
officereg -4
zoegirl Bree -0
njcarita Cary starting

Total loss 136.4


Congrats to ancestry for being the first 20 pound loser!!!!

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

I have done a lot of soul searching in the past couple of days. I have been overweight most of my adult life. I was at my "goal" weight all during hs, after the birth of my oldest child, after my divorce and about 5 years ago. Each time I hit my goal, I gained it back and each time I have felt worse about myself.

I have to be happy with me just as I am. Not saying I don't want to lose or to get in shape, but that I cannot live my life being depressed because I didn't lose a pound or two. So, I am recommitting to this journey but am committing to different results. I am aiming for a healthier me through exercise and healthy meals and, if all I accomplish is to look better in my size 20's and to be able to run around with my dgd or practice softball with dd without gasping for breathe, then so be it; I will be happy with that.

Hoo boy. I can relate very well to this. For many years now I have been telling myself the same thing: Even if I lose 100 lbs, it will be meaningless if I am not happy with the person inside me. I was on my way there, thought I might have actually turned a corner. But then life threw me many curveballs - thyroid cancer, job loss, death of my mother, dad telling me about hsi affair many years ago and then marrynig the former mistress, etc. Each of these things shook me to my core, causing me to question who I really was. So I'm still a "work in progress". For now, I feel like I'm winning this battle. I'll be happy when I can finally say I've won the war.

Crabby Amy (now that's just too funny not to use!) nice job on the reset. 7 pounds in amazing! It's even better since you seem to be feeling better, too.

Dawn, . That's about all I'm going to say on THAT subject. (There's more that I really REALLY want to say, but I will respect your wishes and drop the subject now.)

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. I can not hear that song without thinking of her, and as soon as I recognized it (which was pretty much immediately) I started crying. I just miss her so much! The kids were great, they knew exactly what was wrong and my oldest just put his arm around me. I hear all the time how someday it won't hurt as much to think about her. I'm just not there yet.

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. Yeah, I'm pretty darn excited about that. They're not here yet (OK, so maybe DH might have forgotten to order them in time ) but I'm still quite happy. But all day today I've had to fight against eating out of boredom. We couldn't go anywhere because DH was still working on getting the mortar up. He ended up grinding it up, which worked well, but now I the entire house is caked with dust. I probably won't eat tomorrow because I'll be spending the day wiping down everything in the house!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Barb -

You have had a string of curveballs. I lost my Dad 1 1/2 years ago and there are days that it just seems like yesterday and I can't imagine that I'm not going to be able to go and see him. Then there are days that I remember something funny that he did and it just makes me smile. Its wonderful that your oldest knew exactly what you were thinking and was so kind to comfort you.

Good job staying away from the bored munchies. Take pictures of the sandals when they arrive!

Gellybean - welcome back!

I did really well at the BBQ tonight. About 2 oz of steak a little beans and potato salad (no dessert) and water. I'm hoping that there will be SOME negative number tomorrow.

 

[luvsJack]

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.

The Biggest Loser 6 Weeks to a New You is pretty good. It takes one thing each week, like the first week you are working to prevent or reverse diabetes. I was shocked at the number of people who either have diabetes or pre-diabetic! Then I counted up the number of us at my job that are overweight (not the ones that moan and groan about 5 pounds, but really overweight) and the ones that know they are diabetic--its exactly half! And I can't help but wonder how many of us in the other half just don't know how close we are. So, I can really see how important it is to eat healthy and exercise to prevent or reverse this. The same chapter also talked about the GI and GL of foods, and so this week will be spent trying to make better choices on that fact. Plus this p.m. I will start the week one workout. I am planning to do the biggest loser workout once a day and the Wii Active workout once a day.

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!


Hope everyone has a good weigh in this morning! And a great Monday!

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

stayed same again this week...I did weigh less yesterday, but I'm gonna stick with Mondays or I'll get confused!


I have a goal of getting a hammock by 6/1 - anyone else with me? Tired of futzing around with 4/5 pounds. Double digits would be a real boost! Heck, the folks on Biggest Loser lose 5+ in a week, surely I can do that in 3 weeks???