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

[pwmitch237]

HAPPY JULY 4th!
GOD BLESS AMERICA and OUR TROOPS!
CELEBRATING 234 YEARS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM!

Thanks for the warm welcome back mndisneygirl, camp was amazing! (It's not your typical camp where you're away in the woods and you have activities planned every 5 seconds, it's on the beach and you get 7 hours of free time each day).

Food Tracking!

Saturday:
Breakfast: Overslept/none
Lunch: Heavenly Ham Wrap
Dinner: Subway Sandwich (NO DORITOS)
Snack: Smart Pop Popcorn: 100 Cals
Exercise: Cleaned out closet

JULY 3rd DONE!
VEGGIES DONE!

Sunday:
Breakfast: Cheerios
Lunch: Acme Oyster House
Dinner: Hot Dogs (2)
Snack: Smart Pop Popcorn
Exercise: Still cleaning....watching fireworks...uhhh..... back on the treadmill tomorrow

July 4th DONE!
VEGGIES DONE!

Happy 4th everybody!

"The only place SUCCESS comes before WORK is in the dictionary." - Vince Lombardi

 

[pipersmom]

Hope everyone had a wonderful day! I went to see Eclipse with a couple of friends, and then went to lunch/dinner afterwards. I skimped on cals today because I knew we were going and it's a local pub-type joint. Then this evening went to my Moms to hang out and watch the fireworks

Brunch- Roast beef & alpine lace on a sammie.
Dinner- grilled chicken breast on a croissant w/ muenster & bacon..low fat honey mustard. (It was sooooo worth skimping all day to eat this sandwich..it was fabulous!!) 1/2 bag of chips.
Snack- Peach
Calories- Around 1100 (1310-1660) (I had to do the components of the sandwich on spark, so I'm guesstimating a bit..the total cals there looked low..they said 963. LOL)

July 4th- Done!

 

[Duchie]

Good morning everyone!

Gosh I sure have missed you folks. I've had family in town all week long. Sometimes we had a blast, sometimes they drove me nuts. But they're family and I love them all.

One that kind of drove me nuts was my grandmother. She's 98 and still very healthy physically, but mentally she's just depressed. My mom was her only child and since she died, my DGM feels useless, unneeded, in the way, no matter how many times you tell her otherwise. She's just determined to be miserable and wants everyone else to feel the same way. I just got tired of reassuring her how much I DO love her and wanted her here. It just got to be very stressful after a few days.

Today we had an awesome day. We rented a party barge out on the lake for several hours. We went early in the morning when it wasn't quite so hot and were heading back home just as it started to get crowded so the timing was perfect. We docked at an "island" and I jumped in the water to watch the kids right away. I was in the water treading water, swimming after kids or runaway noodles for the better part of 3 1/2 hours. We all agreed that that could count as my workout for today! I got majorly sunburned on my face though.

Right now I am totally exhausted. So why am I not sleeping, you ask? Well..... because my smoke detector keeps giving off false alarms. It happened a couple of times last night, and then just once or twice today but since I went to bed (or tried to) it's been happening twice an hour or so. DH and I were just up trying to find the cause and while he was able to go back to sleep, I'm not having much luck. It doesn't help that I'm thinking about DD - she's going back to Memphis with my brother for a week. We'll meet in the middle next weekend to bring her home, and I know she's going to have a great time. But I'm sure going to miss her.

Anyway, food-wise I did well this week. My weight for the week was -0.2 and I'm very pleased with that, especially since I haven't worked out all week long. And since my DGM insisted on making my favorite type of cookie (you know, telling me how great I looked while simultaneously looking very hurt that I wasn't eating any), and we had birthday cake on Friday (from Nothing Bundt Cakes - if you haven't tried them don't because they are fabulously good and you will not be able to stop eating it).

I have to admit I didn't track my food thoroughly today. One of these days I"m not going to be in weight-loss mode and I'm going to have to make good choices without having to track every bite. And I think I did OK - only had two alcoholic drinks, smart sandwich, skipped the chips altogether on the boat. This afternoon I only sampled the dips to make sure they were OK (so I had 3 tortilla chips, two tsp of dip and one tsp of hummus), skipped all of the munchies, ate 1/2 of a grilled chicken breast and only 1/2 slice of key lime pie. And I felt too full. I'll try to remember it all and get it entered into WW tomorrow but I feel really good about the day.

I think I'll go try the sleep thing again.

 

[pipersmom]

Good morning all! I'm -3.3 for the week! That puts me at 18.2 down since May 31!

Barb- Have you checked to see if it's the batteries in your smoke detectors? You prob have, but figured I'd ask just in case. Sounds like you had a fun but tiring week! Go you for losing this week with everything you had going on. I understand what you mean about the tracking, I have a much better idea now of what's okay and what's not so I'm not entering every meal right after I eat it..much easier! Hope you were able to get some sleep!

 

[Tricia1972]

I had an awesome first week! I ended up being down -9.8!! I know that it's a false read because lots of that is water weight, but it still feels great to see such a big number to start off. Even if it is fake.

I had a fun and relaxing weekend with the family this weekend, and managed to not derail the diet even while seeing Toy Story 3 yesterday!

Sunday
Breakfast - Toast with butter and jam
Supper - McDonald's Hamburger Happy Meal with Diet Coke

July 4th Done!

 

[stayhomemom77]

Fabulous weigh ins so far ladies!!!

Tricia, I lost 10.8 my first week and it was likely mostly water but stayed off so I don't call it FAKE!! I don't think you should either.

I too have a loss to report this week, although for several days there I didn't think there was going to be. I did a fair amount of exercising and didn't use a single flex point and ended up being down 1.4 lbs. I am now sitting at 19 pounds lost total since May 24th and MY LOWEST FOR 2010!!!!

I had a couple of cravings for junk food this week for the first time in a month but I was able to successfully avoid indulging in them and used some acceptable substitutions instead.

This week we will be traveling a little bit so I am not going to be able to exercise quite as much and I'll probably have to use up some of those flex points this time around.

I likely won't check in again until Thursday or Friday so have a great week everyone!!!

 

[pwmitch237]

My weight for the week was -0.2 and I'm very pleased with that, especially since I haven't worked out all week long.

A loss is a loss!

Good morning all! I'm -3.3 for the week! That puts me at 18.2 down since May 31!

WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!

I had an awesome first week! I ended up being down -9.8!! I know that it's a false read because lots of that is water weight, but it still feels great to see such a big number to start off. Even if it is fake.

It's not fake, as any loss is a loss, everybody's first week is usually big. I lost 8 pounds my first week.

Fabulous weigh ins so far ladies!!! ( & gent)

ended up being down 1.4 lbs. I am now sitting at 19 pounds lost total since May 24th and MY LOWEST FOR 2010!!!!

Woohooo!

I too am -3 lbs this morning. Woohoo! Which means I'm now at 196.2 I'm so close to my Goal, I'm so excited. Time to go push it to the gym even harder to kick it back into high gear.

Have a great day everyone! I'll check in tonight for food! (me get hungry....lol)

"Don't ask me if the CHANGE is worth it, Ask yourself if YOU are worth it." - Michael Ventrella (NBC's The Biggest Loser 9's Champion)

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Hey everyone! Great job!
I'm -2 for the week!! I'm super excited. I am down 13 since I started keeping track! I am now about at the weight I was when I got married 13 years ago!! I'm thinking I can reasonably lose another 5 and then try to maintain that. I need to start toning up - especially around the middle. I really don't have a waist!

I've got the beginnings of a cold or something - started yesterday with a sore throat, sinus headache. The humidity is not helping!!! But I am medicating and drinking tea. It does help me not eat too much since it hurts to swallow!

Tracking for yesterday:
B: 2 pieces bacon, 2 choc. chip pancakes, tea w/ honey
L: summer sausage, cheese and a couple ritz crackers
S: Luna bar, craisins
D: Cheeseburger, 2 corn on the cob, watermelon

JULY 4 DONE

So far today I've just been drinking tea. We'll see how much I can eat.

Tricia - Way to get started!! I actually like that first big water weight loss. It's kind of inspirational - it gets you going. It's nice to see the number go down no matter the cause. You can feel like - hey, I can do this! I want the number to stay down. That's how I look at it. It's like once you break a milestone # - say 200 - you never want to see the 2 there again.

 

[stitchfan23]

Good morning everyone,

I am going to be the first downer of the morning. I am +2.2lbs this week but i am owning it and moving on. This is a new week and a new start. I have already hit the treadmill this morning and will hit the bike later on. I had a lengthy discussion with hubby yesterday and reconfirmed with him what I am doing and what I need from him. He admitted that he hasn't been that big a help lately and that he admitted that he to has put on weight so we are back at it stronger than ever. I thought I knew what I was doing and was finding it easy so I stopped tracking and started having treats that I though weren't that bad for me (more regularily than I should have) I just found out that one of those not so bad for me treats was 670 calories!!!! I know it is the treats and the snacking that are doing me in so NO MORE! My competative self is coming out (which I need). When we started this journey and when Dawn would post the weights I would always check to see where I stacked up and I was always up near the top with the most weight lost, now I am near the bottom and I don't like it. Kicks me in the butt to show at least a 2.4lbs loss next week as that will finally put me in the next 10's.

 

[Tricia1972]

Thanks for the encouragement on the initial loss!

I totally hear you Sheree! I said good bye to my 190's this week and even had a personal ceremony when they were gone. Wishing them farewell and hoping they never ever return!

This week I'd love to say good bye to the 180's!! I'd have to lose 3.3 lbs to be 179.9 next week, and that seems manageable. I think that I'll make that my goal for the week!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Good morning!!!

Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th!!!

I will tabulate the totals and get them posted tonight. I will be gone for a week starting Saturday but am going to try and get internet reception to still get totals for next Monday. (Up in the north woods and will get a ride into town with Treyner as he needs to get online for school that week still.)

Can't wait to see all the success!!!!

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a great holiday. I was in rehearsal all day yesterday so no grilling, no partying, no fireworks for me. That's ok. I find that no firework shows stack up to disney anymore so I get all my fireworks when I go to Disney.

I am -4 for the week!!! I couldn't believe it myself when I got on the scale this morning. Finally, I am moving again. I only have to lose 4 more pounds to be at the lowest weight I've been in over 5 years. Of course, I still have a lot to go, but it's a start!!!

 

[pwmitch237]

Great to hear about all of you LOSERS!!!!! (and I mean that in the nicest way)...

Food tracking:
Breakfast: Cheerios
Lunch: Sandwich/Popcorn/Diet Snapple
Dinner: Grilled Veggies/Tilapia/Stuffed Salmon/1/8 of a pizza
Snack: Hot Dog/Frap

EXERCISE: Treadmill: 50:22, 5K (-356)/Bike: 20:00, 3.3miles (-128)

Totals: 1585 calories, 52g of Fat, 55g of Sugar, 173g of Carbs, and 120g of Protein

July 5 DONE!
VEGGIES DONE!

"Without self-discipline, SUCCESS is IMPOSSIBLE, period." - Lou Holtz

 

[pipersmom]

Hooray for everyone making it through another week!!

Nothing too exciting for me today, did Cardio Max this morning and happily it is getting easier!

Patrick- I just have to say..you are such an inspiration! I wish that I had started down this road 20 yrs ago. I hope you are very proud of what you're achieving, this is going to have such a positive effect on the rest of your life.

Tracking-
Breakfast- Egg beaters omelette w/ cheese & ham, yoplait light.
Lunch- Lean Cuisine Chicken Alfredo Florentine.
Dinner- NY Strip, green peppers, tomatoes, cukes w/ FF Ranch, 1 breadstick.
Snacks- York mini, FF pringles, LivActive pudding.

Cals- 1237 (1310-1660)

July 5th- Done!

 

[pwmitch237]

Patrick- I just have to say..you are such an inspiration! I wish that I had started down this road 20 yrs ago. I hope you are very proud of what you're achieving, this is going to have such a positive effect on the rest of your life.

Awww.....thanks (I now have a huge smile on my face)! I'm very proud of what I've done, and I've inspired a few people around here. It's already been such a positive experience that I know I will never see 200... (unless it's muscle weight) again. You all are such an inspiration to me, and keep pushing me to do better!

- Patrick

btw: Pipersmom, can you do quotes again Thursday - Monday?

"Words, words, words....just STOP TALKING and DO IT!" - Bob Harper

 

[CrabbyYetLovable]

Quick weight post. Has been a long weekend and I'm exhausted! Down -2 this week. Its around 2-3, but a solid 2 pounds. The 16s that I was talking about on Friday fit really well!! Also, found a pair of khaki capris that I haven't worn in at least three years, and even then they were tight, and they are loose! Score!! Off to bed, have to get up early to study for a mid-term.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Well, being sort of sick today I didn't eat much.

Three pieces of toast w/marg. and honey or jam
Lots of tea w/ honey
Cheez-it snack mix - way too much, but salty felt good on my throat.
About 5 bites mac &Cheese
handful of craisins
Oh - and a small bowl of Toy Story Ice cream! It's light vanilla with lemon swirls. Felt good on the throat.

Yup, think that's it. Wonder how many calories are in advil and sudafed??

Good night!

 

[gellybean]

Sorry I missed weigh in y'all! Just got back in from my parent's. Had a great day yesterday, with domino playing, barbeque and fireworks!

The snag came this morning early. My sister ended up back in the hospital. Bleeding too much from her surgery site.

She seems to not be critical. But they had to pack her to get her to quit bleeding so much. So they admitted her to monitor her for 24 hours.

We went up the hospital tonight. She seems in good spirits but I think the Xanax is probably helping that a little.


I didn't weigh in this morning because we were at my mom's. Will weigh in tomorrow morning and post it. Expecting another gain.

The good news is I didn't eat any cupcakes!!

But I did have banana bread, and potato salad. Didn't do nearly as bad on sweets this holiday weekend. Only had one individual size ice cream, out of the four that were in the fridge. So that was a big plus for me.

I bought a new sweater today that's a 1x.

So I've had several small victories, just not on the scale.

I'm going to track everything this week. A little under 2 weeks til the mini beach vakay for my cousin's wedding. Would love to lose another 5+ lbs before then.

Will post and catch up tomorrow. And post tracking for food logs and veggies for last week.

Should be back home to stay for the week, thank goodness. Ready to be home and have some normalcy.

Congrats to all you big FAT losers!! Get it?




Night y'all!

 

[tebi73]

Man - it's been a hectic weekend! I had inventory @ work on Friday and my grandmother had hip-replacement surgery on Friday too. So, I was @ the hospital w/ her until 8:30 Friday night, then I went back up there on Saturday for a while. Then had to go shopping for a baby shower gift and for stuff to make a covered dish for the baby shower. Then had to study and prepare for my sunday school lesson for Sunday (I teach the Beginners class - ages 2-5). Then Sunday, I had church and the baby shower right after church. Then had church again Sunday night and had to run my kiddo over to my mom's to spend the night. Then yesterday, my grandmother got to come home from the hospital, so I helped out over there for a little bit and then took my kiddo & my nephew swimming @ my cousins house and then went to a cookout @ my MIL's. I feel like I had to come to work today to take a break!

Here's my food journal for the past few days:

Friday - July 2nd
Bfast: Egg Biscuit from Chick-fil-a
Lunch: 2 slices Pepperoni Pizza
Dinner: Chicken Salad sandwich from Panera Bread

Total Cals: 1710

Saturday - July 3rd
Bfast: None
Lunch: Sushi - 3 California Rolls, 2 Cucumber Rolls, 3/4 c. Veggie Lo-Mein, 1/2 c. veggie fried rice
Dinner: Small can Beefaroni, Peanut Butter Sandwich

Total Cals: 1700

Sunday - July 4th
Bfast: None
Lunch: 1/2 c. Pasta Salad, 1/2 c. Potato Salad, 1/2 c. Banana Pudding, 1 c. Vegetable Soup, 1/2 Egg Salad Sandwich
Dinner: 1 piece cube steak w/ onions, 1/2 c. mashed potatoes, 1/2 c. broccoli w/ cheese
Snack: 3 Chips Ahoy Reduced Fat Cookies

Total Cals: 1392

Monday - July 5th
Bfast: None
Lunch: Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce, Tomato & Onion, 1/2 order Onion Strings
Dinner: Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce & Tomato, 1/2 c. potato salad, 1/2 c. pork-n-beans, 1/2 c. banana pudding

Total Cals: 1500

JULY 2ND DONE
JULY 3RD DONE
JULY 4TH DONE
JULY 5TH DONE

 

[tlenzendorf]

Hey everybody! Doing a drivethru hello! Another crazy busy weekend. Only 2 weeks of class left and then I will have more time for you all. Good news is I did the 5k this weekend. I didn't do as well as I wanted to, I had to walk 3 times. It was a different environment than I am used to running in which definitely took away from my ability to run the whole thing. I did it in 36:13. We are planning another fall 5k. Back to our regularly scheduled program of homework now