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

[gellybean]

Well I ate more "normal" today than I have in a while (around 2300 cals worth, by my estimate-salads are so hard to track!!) and didn't go to the gym. Boy does the bugg show it too. I guess I can't say anymore that I don't know how I gained all the weight. Eating normal for me (not overindulging, just not eating smart) and not working out = +500 cals for the day. A pound of extra weight a week.) So there's my weight gain all my life and that's not counting all the binges and pig outs. Eye opener, for sure. I mean I knew I had to eat more than I was burning to be the size I was but seeing it in plain numbers... well ... it's definitely a smack upside the head.

This will be the first day I haven't had a deficit. The good news is it's a weekly average and I can more than make up for it the rest of the week. DH is off tomorrow. Taking my mom to the airport. She's leaving for DisneyWorld!! I've never been so happy and so sad at the same time. On one hand I'm so glad she's getting to go have a trip with her best friend and is enjoying herself. On the other hand, I wish I was leaving for Disney!!

Tomorrow, DH and I are gonna go stock up on healthy foods again. I hate buying groceries right before I head out of town so the cupboards always get a little bare before I leave. So when I get home, there's NOTHING to eat, much less good for you. I'm definitely learning that one of my keys to staying on track is keeping the fridge stocked!!

Hope everyone had a good Monday.

 

[luvsJack]

Checking in before bed! Had a good day today but am realizing how many processed foods I eat in a day!

Tomorrow I am going to get my grocery list started to eat as many fresh food meals as possible--and cut out as many frozen foods and quick food items as I can. Lunch is the hardest because of eating at work and needing something to take with me. Just gotta get myself organized and my lunch fixed and packed early!

I will post a few of the tips from Biggest Loser starting tomorrow and some of the recipes too!

officereg: Congrats on getting below 200! That is always a great goal to pass!

Good job to all the losers and maintainers this week!

 

[Duchie]

Tonight I've been feeling stressed. Nothing major, but lots of little things adding up. I decided to check this thread before bed and was so happy to see new people (welcome aboard!!!) as well as lots of really great losses this week. And that has really cheered me up considerably.

Good night everyone! Here's to a really great week ahead.

 

[MulanUSAF]

Oops, I forgot to check in yesterday. I'm +0.3 from last week's weight, so basically no change. I'm okay with it since I was really sick for most of the week and my routine was totally thrown off track. I'm feeling much better today and will probably go for a short run later this afternoon. Congrats to everyone who are sticking to their plan!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

So I lost my two pounds that I gained over the weekend. I swear it's always lower on Thursday and Tuesday. I must be eating saltier things on the weekend. I know I ate potato chips at dinner on Sunday. Grrr. Kicking my own behind this morning.
I am wearing my shape ups today and will walk around the office inside. Because it's raining. again. It's amazing how the weather affects me and my energy levels.
Ok - have to go do some work.
Have a great healthy day everyone!!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi you sexy momma's...and dudes if there are lurkers!!!

I did 1:15 of water aerobics today...off to Carsyn's doc appt for knee. Will post in a bit.

Totino Party Rolls are the devil mama!

 

[littlepeppers]

I'm back & serious this time (I think!)

Anyone doing P90X? I have the DVDs, but I lost the thing that says the order to do them in. Does anyone have the order routine?

 

[njcarita]

we'll friends called me to go out for lunch today.... going out for lunch usto be my favorite " hobby".... but I turned it too a "walking date" instead.....
had a lovely time chatting and enjoying the great outdoors.....

I know food rewards are usually not a good idea... but I promised my self once I reached my first goal of 15 lbs lost... I'd let myself go out to eat with my friends and have my all time favorite meal....... salmon served over a bed of arugula salad with gorganzola cheese and pecans drizeled with a lovely vinagrette....

 

[mom2faith]

BOY OH BOY!!! I leave you ladies for 5 days and all HE** breaks loose on this board - just kidding.

I am respecting Dawn's wished to drop the incident, but I can say I was glad I was not here to comment or I would've gotten some DIS Points against me for what I had to say

Just going to comment on a few things, then I will tell you about our whirlwind trip (including the return trip from HE**!!

Have a good trip to Vegas Amy! Save me some luck for September!

Thanks! We had a blast, and trust me, I did not steal any of your luck!! In fact you must have channelled all of mine because we had no luck at all!!

I NEED HELP!!!!

I am doing really good with my exercise. I actually love working out so once I am committed to that - it is easy to keep up with it.

Food is my biggest issue. I need to eat breakfast, eat lunch, eat dinner, have 2 snacks in between and track. Plus watch my water. I need accountability to someone else.

Maybe that is weak, maybe that is lame. The truth though is I need it. I liked WW for that reason alone. Weighing in each week made me accountable to someone else.

So my question is this.

Is there anyone on here who would like to make a commitment to tracking food and water daily? I could come up with a tracking sheet that could be simple.

Let me know.

I am SO IN!! let me know the details.

Not a good week for me here. Mom was back in the hospital after having some bad reactions to the meds after her surgery. And of course all this happened when my dad ran to the office - she 911 was called....ugh!
I hate it that I work so far from home...
So, my schedule has been all messed up - no gym time and too many "on the run meals".
I did have a chance to get on the Wii the other night and the good thing was that I have not gained anything - no loss, but no gain is good.

Mom is home from the hospital and doing ok now. I hope I have some time to go to my classes at the gym this weekend - hate being a weekend warrior!
Must concentrate on that fluid intake!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful mother's day weekend!

Take care of yourself!! We are here for you!!

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.

In response to the original post today that was directed towards my lack of success in my weight loss journey I will say this.

I am well aware I have not lost the weight I have wanted to lose for not only the past few years but since 1998.

I do not need anyone to point out I have not been successful, whether it be friends, acquaintances, enemies or strangers.

I put my size 20 jeans on everyday and look at the size 16 ones hanging in the closet that are a short tem goal; I know I can't fit in. I stare at the pictures of me at 120 pounds holding my now 19 year old son and knowing the majority of his life, I have been overweight. That he has to look back at pictures of him in elementary school to see a slimmer version of his mother.

I know my youngest son does not even have that. He only knows a mother who is fat.

I have a daughter who is struggling with weight and I know I need to be a positive influence in her life by showing what we can do, not preaching about it.

So I am sorry if your intention was thought to be positive, but I do not need anyone to point out I have not lost weight since the original thread was started. I beat myself up daily, I hate myself every time I look in the mirror and I struggle to find one thing positive before I turn away. Anyone who is heavy knows that life.

If you attend any WW meetings, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem etc...or go to any gym, you will find people who have come many times. Re joined many times.

Failed, many times.

People who struggle to figure out why they can not get the piece to click inside that they need in order to make the change from overeating, to eating just enough.

If weight loss was as easy as educating yourself and making a decision, the show Biggest Loser would not be in business.

Richard Simons would have quit after his 1st "Sweating to the Oldies."

I do know what I need to do. Knowing and doing are 2 different things.

I am going to keep heading down the road I have started for myself with exercise, determination and dedication.

Is it the same road I have been on before?

Darn right it is.

My hope is that I get farther on the road than the last time. And if it is not to the end, then I keep starting back at the beginning until I get it.

I do not owe that to anyone on this thread or any other.

I owe it to myself and to my family.

Mostly, myself.

And if I never succeed, than may I never regret trying.

So, I am not commenting on the "situation" but I did want to comment on this post. This is a great reminder to all of us!! WE MAY FAIL!! But, it is not a failure, it is a lesson. We are learning as we go!! Dawn, this post really spoke to me and reminded me that it is not going to happen over night, I am going to have set backs and I HAVE TO celebrate the small wins along the way!! Thank you for the motivational post!!

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

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

Congrats!!!

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

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

YIPPEE!! Congrats!!!


ANCESTRY - congrats on the 20 lbs!! Great Job!!

So, here is my update.

Vegas was awesome!! I left snow here, yes, snow!! So the hot weather was a nice change. We shopped and shopped and shopped!! (I did not make it to target but we hit the outlets!!)

I bought an iPod Touch, so if anyone knows of a good weight loss app let me know

We saw Cirque De Soliel Believe with Criss Angel. Here is my mini-review: If you want to see Cirque, this is not the one to go to. If you want to see Criss Angel (who is HOT!!! and is now on my Top 5 List) then go!!He is amazing!! But, there is NO Cirque aspect to this show at all. And that was very disappointing.

We also saw Tony & Tina's wedding which was great and very funny. DH loved it!!

We did not do so good at the tables, but we had fun and did not lose a lot either

One thing I have to comment on is the changes in the overall aspect of Vegas. WOW!! The economic downturn has hit this city hard and it is visible all over. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time!! Here in central Canada, while the rest of the world was going downhill, our province was succeeding. (Now keep in mind the reverse used to be true - the rest of the world was booming while we were on a downhill slide). We did not feel the impact here, so this was a big eye opener for me!! One thing that stuck out was the amount of Penny Slots! Years ago you could not find them on the strip and now they are everywhere!! Which is great for me, but it sure shows the change in who Vegas is catering to.

Oh, and I am a mom of a 5 year old who lives in a small town, so I feel compelled to ask - WHEN DID SKIRTS GET SO SHORT?? I saw nore butt cheeks then I thought I would ever see!! WOW!!!

We ate great!! Which did not fair to well for me as I gained 3 lbs as a result. But, I am not letting it get me down, I just have to work that much harder.

Oh - we tried deep fried pickles (yeah very healthy - LOL!!) YUMMY!!! Glad they are not availble here or I would be addicted!!!

So the return flight. Where to begin!! We won this trip (well, DH did) on the radio, but it was supposed to be a 17 hour party trip. We decided to pay for our own flight home and stay the extra days. So we got a flight for $110. Great deal right? Ummm.... not so much.

We left Vegas at 8:00pm Saturday night.

We arrived in San Francisco at 10:00pm Saturday night.

We left San Francisco at 12 midnight.

We arrived in Chicago at 5:30 am Sunday morning.

We left Chicago at 10:00 am Sunday morning.

We arrived home at 12 noon.

Total = 17 hours!!!

Never again!! You get what you pay for is all I have to say!!!

Well, that is my mini update. I have some work to catch up on, so I am off.

Gellybean - did I miss your update on the Bodybugg? I do not recall reading about it??

TTYL!!

 

[gellybean]

back littlepeppers!

Duchie- it's great that our little skinny island thread gave you some comfort last night. I feel the exact same way some days!!

we'll friends called me to go out for lunch today.... going out for lunch usto be my favorite " hobby".... but I turned it too a "walking date" instead.....
had a lovely time chatting and enjoying the great outdoors.....

I know food rewards are usually not a good idea... but I promised my self once I reached my first goal of 15 lbs lost... I'd let myself go out to eat with my friends and have my all time favorite meal....... salmon served over a bed of arugula salad with gorganzola cheese and pecans drizeled with a lovely vinagrette....

for turning your favorite lunch time hobby to a walking date instead of eating out!! That's a fabulous lifestyle change and it sounds like you're enjoying it!

Imo, food rewards are fine if in moderation... I'm not a big fan of NEVER eating something again. All things in moderation right? As long as we are concious of what we're eating and are willing to eat less the next day or exercise more then it'll all even out!

I wish my all time favorite meal was as healthy as yours. Granted I'm sure it can catch up with you calorie wise, but salmon and argula are uber healthy! Mine is plates o pasta with tons of bread and fried calamari. (to name one)




We may be planning another trip to Disney in August. Finally talked DH into driving down for a few days on the way to visit his family in Jacksonville. Any one have any experience in renting points from a DVC member? We're looking at a quick 3 night trip and we'd only need about 40 pts if my calculations are correct. I'm still in the debating my options mode. We'd really like to stay at Boardwalk. Anybody have advice on the Inn v. the Villas at BW? Is it worth the extra money to stay in the Inn, or is it like AKL where the DVC rooms are just a few floors higher?

Took my mom to the airport and she's on her way to WDW for 6 nights at AKL. I'm so happy for her, but man was it a little painful to not get on the plane with her!! Hello, my name is Aimee and I'm a food and Disney addict.

I managed to balance my calories consumed and burned to pretty much an even wash yesterday. No deficit but no surplus. And low and behond the scale this morning showed the exact same number as yesterday. The math is proving to be pretty accurate so far!!

Heading to get DS7 from school then off to the store to restock with lots of healthy options!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday! I'll try to check back in tonight.

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

So far today is going well. We have a cooking class tonight were we are going to be learning French desserts so I packed a healthy lunch (salad with strawberries and hard boiled egg white) and hamburger patty (no bun). Hopefully this afternoon will go by quickly and I won't get the bored munchies.

I tried to figure out an easy way to post my food journal from sparkpeople, but wasn't very successful. Any suggestions?

 

[gellybean]

BOY OH BOY!!! I leave you ladies for 5 days and all HE** breaks loose on this board - just kidding.

I am respecting Dawn's wished to drop the incident, but I can say I was glad I was not here to comment or I would've gotten some DIS Points against me for what I had to say

Just going to comment on a few things, then I will tell you about our whirlwind trip (including the return trip from HE**!!




Thanks! We had a blast, and trust me, I did not steal any of your luck!! In fact you must have channelled all of mine because we had no luck at all!!


I am SO IN!! let me know the details.

Take care of yourself!! We are here for you!!



So, I am not commenting on the "situation" but I did want to comment on this post. This is a great reminder to all of us!! WE MAY FAIL!! But, it is not a failure, it is a lesson. We are learning as we go!! Dawn, this post really spoke to me and reminded me that it is not going to happen over night, I am going to have set backs and I HAVE TO celebrate the small wins along the way!! Thank you for the motivational post!!



Congrats!!!



YIPPEE!! Congrats!!!


ANCESTRY - congrats on the 20 lbs!! Great Job!!

So, here is my update.

Vegas was awesome!! I left snow here, yes, snow!! So the hot weather was a nice change. We shopped and shopped and shopped!! (I did not make it to target but we hit the outlets!!)

I bought an iPod Touch, so if anyone knows of a good weight loss app let me know

We saw Cirque De Soliel Believe with Criss Angel. Here is my mini-review: If you want to see Cirque, this is not the one to go to. If you want to see Criss Angel (who is HOT!!! and is now on my Top 5 List) then go!!He is amazing!! But, there is NO Cirque aspect to this show at all. And that was very disappointing.

We also saw Tony & Tina's wedding which was great and very funny. DH loved it!!

We did not do so good at the tables, but we had fun and did not lose a lot either

One thing I have to comment on is the changes in the overall aspect of Vegas. WOW!! The economic downturn has hit this city hard and it is visible all over. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time!! Here in central Canada, while the rest of the world was going downhill, our province was succeeding. (Now keep in mind the reverse used to be true - the rest of the world was booming while we were on a downhill slide). We did not feel the impact here, so this was a big eye opener for me!! One thing that stuck out was the amount of Penny Slots! Years ago you could not find them on the strip and now they are everywhere!! Which is great for me, but it sure shows the change in who Vegas is catering to.

Oh, and I am a mom of a 5 year old who lives in a small town, so I feel compelled to ask - WHEN DID SKIRTS GET SO SHORT?? I saw nore butt cheeks then I thought I would ever see!! WOW!!!

We ate great!! Which did not fair to well for me as I gained 3 lbs as a result. But, I am not letting it get me down, I just have to work that much harder.

Oh - we tried deep fried pickles (yeah very healthy - LOL!!) YUMMY!!! Glad they are not availble here or I would be addicted!!!

So the return flight. Where to begin!! We won this trip (well, DH did) on the radio, but it was supposed to be a 17 hour party trip. We decided to pay for our own flight home and stay the extra days. So we got a flight for $110. Great deal right? Ummm.... not so much.

We left Vegas at 8:00pm Saturday night.

We arrived in San Francisco at 10:00pm Saturday night.

We left San Francisco at 12 midnight.

We arrived in Chicago at 5:30 am Sunday morning.

We left Chicago at 10:00 am Sunday morning.

We arrived home at 12 noon.

Total = 17 hours!!!

Never again!! You get what you pay for is all I have to say!!!

Well, that is my mini update. I have some work to catch up on, so I am off.

Gellybean - did I miss your update on the Bodybugg? I do not recall reading about it??

TTYL!!

I must have been posting right as you were!! Glad you're back!!! You are never allowed to leave again!!! See what happens when you leave?!



Bugg is great. I showed a deficit of an average of 1000 cals a day last week, aiming for a total of 7000 cals/week, and the scale showed -1.8 lbs. And considering I only got 6 days in last week on the bugg, it's dead on! I freakin LOVE it! Yesterday I ate too much (600 cals over my allowance) and burned pretty much exactly what I ate and voila I didn't gain or lose for the day. So so far, it's been amazingly accurate. Can't say enough about it. And I have unlimited email access to my body bugg coach without paying for extra sessions. If I want to call her, I have to pay. I can email tyvm. I'll have to start paying 10 dollars a month for the software (which you need to track cals and download your burn) after 6 mths but it's well worth it.

I don't have the digital display watch so I just download to my laptop once or twice a day. So far it's working. I can see if I get more into exercising where I might want to see what I'm burning as I burn it but for now I'm happy checking it a few times a day.

If ya have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!!

So glad you're back and that you had a great time it sounds like. That flight home sounds YUCKY! I had a flight get put into a holding pattern because of weather one time. We had to land unscheduled at a different airport to fuel up then take off again. By the time I landed in Dallas, missed my connection. 12 hours later I was finally home. And I had been visiting my then boyfriend and was on my way home from our visit, so I was already bummed about that. I remember sitting on the floor of the Dallas airport on a payphone BAWLIN' my eyes out.

It's funny now but I was MISERABLE that day.


So long story... um long?? I feel ya!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Any one have any experience in renting points from a DVC member? We're looking at a quick 3 night trip and we'd only need about 40 pts if my calculations are correct. I'm still in the debating my options mode. We'd really like to stay at Boardwalk. Anybody have advice on the Inn v. the Villas at BW? Is it worth the extra money to stay in the Inn, or is it like AKL where the DVC rooms are just a few floors higher?

We were typing at the same time! Congrats on talking your hubby into a quick trip!

We have rented out some of our points on the boards. It was really easy. We posted the number of points that we had available and the expiration date and got a couple of responses pretty quickly. We then asked for a small deposit to make the reservation. As soon as we had booked their requested dates, we forwarded them the reservation confirmation and they sent a check for the remaining balance.

We've also stayed at BWV once. The rooms are nice but MAN the walk from the elevator to your room can be a long one. I haven't stayed at the Inn so I'm not sure how different the rooms are or if they are worth the extra money. We're staying at BCV on this next trip so we can be closer to Epcot (and get to use Storm-along Bay).

 

[tlenzendorf]

Hi Ladies!

Sorry I've been MIA action again. I hope everyone is doing well. I've noticed that I definitely don't eat as well when I don't have to post to you all and pay attention to what I've been eating. So I'll start again, right now... Here is my food intake so far today:

Breakfast: 2 packets Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal

Snack: 1 banana

Lunch: Small bowl of spaghetti, 1 Activia yogurt and 1 Sugar Free Pudding

I hate hate hate telling you guys what I eat when I eat bad, it definitely helps me to have to be accountable to somebody.

 

[tlenzendorf]

Amy, I'm sorry you didn't win big in Vegas. I'm glad you got your iPod Touch, though! I use 2 different free apps for my iPhone, I use RunKeeper which is a free program that tracks your activities and then I also have Couch to 5K which is a running program that gets you off the couch and running a 5k in 9 weeks.

A 17 hour return time?? The older I get the less tolerance I have for that kind of travel. My old(31 year) body with its softball injuries does not let me do that anymore. I would pay for that for a couple weeks!

 

[PixiePlanner]

What a morning.

About 4wks ago, DD woke up in the night with severe pain in her side. Two Doc appts, 2 days of school missed and a CaT scan later, I was told by the oncall doc that she had a bladder infection. 3 wks ago, I get a call from the Doc stating they want to retest after the meds and have her see a specialist.

So this morning, off we go to the specialist, which I really couldn't understand for a bladder infection. Then I found out the oncall doc didn't tell me everything! DD did not only have a bladder infection, she had a kidney infection(thus the pain & vomiting) and they are concerned that her ureter was severely inflamed and that there might be stuff backing up into the kidney. She now has to undergo another test that she has to be awake for and will be completely unpleasant. I asked if we could please wait 3 weeks for school to be out and they agreed.

On the up side from this... The doc spoke to me about DD's diet. She was impressed with what DD eats and even more impressed with what she doesn't eat. She does want me to limit her milk intake for now (She drinks about 16oz total daily). She would rather she drink water or even juice. DD is ok with that.

Anyway, I just needed to vent. I have felt crummy ever since I left the doctor's office and am wondering if I am having sympathy pains for DD & the upcoming test.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

What a morning.

About 4wks ago, DD woke up in the night with severe pain in her side. Two Doc appts, 2 days of school missed and a CaT scan later, I was told by the oncall doc that she had a bladder infection. 3 wks ago, I get a call from the Doc stating they want to retest after the meds and have her see a specialist.

So this morning, off we go to the specialist, which I really couldn't understand for a bladder infection. Then I found out the oncall doc didn't tell me everything! DD did not only have a bladder infection, she had a kidney infection(thus the pain & vomiting) and they are concerned that her urethra was severely inflamed and that there might be stuff backing up into the kidney. She now has to undergo another test that she has to be awake for and will be completely unpleasant. I asked if we could please wait 3 weeks for school to be out and they agreed.

On the up side from this... The doc spoke to me about DD's diet. She was impressed with what DD eats and even more impressed with what she doesn't eat. She does want me to limit her milk intake for now (She drinks about 16oz total daily). She would rather she drink water or even juice. DD is ok with that.

Anyway, I just needed to vent. I have felt crummy ever since I left the doctor's office and am wondering if I am having sympathy pains for DD & the upcoming test.

Oh, that's too bad for your DD!! That would make me feel crummy too. I'm glad you got some positive words on what she is eating though! Take it as a pat on the back! I hope all goes well for her test.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Dis Name Name Total Loss
Dizneydawn Dawn -1.6
Grumpyyoungguy Dan -1
Stitchfan23 Heather ?
Stacybaeasm Stacy -13.3
MulanUSAF Leen -12.6
gellybean Aimee -6.4
Leash Alicia -4
MNdisneygirl Sheree -5.5
luvsJack Sharon -8
PixiePlanner Jessica -6
Shellabell Michelle -7.7
ski_mom Becky -6.5
eliz 991 Elizabeth ?
ancestry Allison x
Hanutedmansionmommna Michele -4
Duchie Barb -19.7
Anna114 Anna ?
adnilele Danielle ?
Mom2Faith Amy -2
tlenzendorf Tricia -1.5
CrabbyyetLovable Amy -7
albertamommyof4 Tammy -5.5
peacemickeylovers Lisa -6
njtinkmom Gina -6
LittlePeppers Jennifer starting
2_Eagle_Mom Jane -2.2
njcarita Cary -4
zoegirl Bree -0.5
officereg Sara -8

139 Total Loss

We are doing so great guys!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Instead of remembering who needs what new pics for their signature, I am going to just post here the pics each Tuesday.

That way people who need to pick them up, can copy the link straight from here simply by "quoting" the thread and instead of replying - simply open it up and copy the pic link needed, then paste it in your signature.

I hope that makes sense! After you copy and paste the picture(s) you need, please remember to write you are 5, 10, 15 etc...pounds closer to Skinny Island with the picture(s). I have gotten a ton of positive p.m.'s from people who see us through those pics and think it is great!!!


The new one: 20 pounds is a huge deal. You do not get there by accident. You are purposeful and mindful when you hit the big 20. Thus a rowboat.

Because once we are on skinny island - we will want a boat to flaunt the fact that we made it, can leave and make it back in the same day. That Skinny Island does not represent deprivation from sweets and treats, but moderation and dipping our oars in the water of food is okay as long as the destination at the end of the day is always dry land. We will no longer be drifting into the abyss of fat and food for comfort.

20 pound picture:

15 pound picture:

10 pound picture:

5 Pound Picture:

 

[Duchie]

back littlepeppers!

Duchie- it's great that our little skinny island thread gave you some comfort last night. I feel the exact same way some days!!



for turning your favorite lunch time hobby to a walking date instead of eating out!! That's a fabulous lifestyle change and it sounds like you're enjoying it!

Imo, food rewards are fine if in moderation... I'm not a big fan of NEVER eating something again. All things in moderation right? As long as we are concious of what we're eating and are willing to eat less the next day or exercise more then it'll all even out!

I wish my all time favorite meal was as healthy as yours. Granted I'm sure it can catch up with you calorie wise, but salmon and argula are uber healthy! Mine is plates o pasta with tons of bread and fried calamari. (to name one)




We may be planning another trip to Disney in August. Finally talked DH into driving down for a few days on the way to visit his family in Jacksonville. Any one have any experience in renting points from a DVC member? We're looking at a quick 3 night trip and we'd only need about 40 pts if my calculations are correct. I'm still in the debating my options mode. We'd really like to stay at Boardwalk. Anybody have advice on the Inn v. the Villas at BW? Is it worth the extra money to stay in the Inn, or is it like AKL where the DVC rooms are just a few floors higher?

Took my mom to the airport and she's on her way to WDW for 6 nights at AKL. I'm so happy for her, but man was it a little painful to not get on the plane with her!! Hello, my name is Aimee and I'm a food and Disney addict.

I managed to balance my calories consumed and burned to pretty much an even wash yesterday. No deficit but no surplus. And low and behond the scale this morning showed the exact same number as yesterday. The math is proving to be pretty accurate so far!!

Heading to get DS7 from school then off to the store to restock with lots of healthy options!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday! I'll try to check back in tonight.

Hey Gelly! We're DVC members and we rent out our points. We've got 40 to spare, too. I'll send ya a PM!