Why Not Now? Reaching weight loss and fitness goals in 2016--All Welcome!

[Rose&Mike]

Thanks for the support everyone!

And since it has come up--I will be at W&D again this year. Mike and I are legacies. Last year's race was UGLY. Thank goodness it was shortened, because I very likely would have been swept. We are taking DS and his undergrad roommates and staying at BWV. The 25 year old will be much faster than me, but I think it will be fun.

So if anyone is thinking about w&d for this year, I will be there.

ok, I don't know how to put multiple replies in one answer, sorry, but I'll learn. I agree planning is KEY for me and even better not having junk available for me to grab. I also wanted to add that I'm not a runner, signing up for the 1/2 is a "dream" and I have breathing difficulties when I run, but I did a 10 K (first race ever) and I'm determined I'm going to run disney Did I mention I have only been there 2 times in my life, both 19 years ago? haha, we are taking the girls this february for our first family trip and I'm planning a solo trip for the run in Nov. That being said, you know I'll be on this journey through November, so if you're looking for a long term partner, you've got it! I mentioned I am a beachbody coach doing 21 day fix, but I don't want that to "black ball me" I actually don't recruit new people, I only mentioned it so that IF someone had questions, I can be a resource. I also used to work for WW, this is truly a lifelong journey for me, if I'm not dieting I'm gaining. What works for some people will not work for others and we all need to find what works best for our own bodies


tonya

I have completed a run Disney race 9 times--2 Princess, 6 W&D, and one full Marathon. If I can do it, you can do it. I have chronic injuries--pretty much cried my way through the last 6 miles of the Marathon I was in so much pain. I have to wear something over my mouth to breathe when the temps get below about ~40 or I wheeze. The hard thing for me moving forward is realizing that I am never going to be as fast as I want to be. Just can't train at that level or something new breaks. I am trying to find the joy in the ability to finish having given it my all.

Have you looked at run/walk intervals? That might help with the breathing. My husband got his fastest half (1:50) using run/walk. I look at run/walk as a form of HIIT and that's supposed to be good for you, right?

G


YES - I totally to. I eat when I'm stressed, I eat when I'm feeling overwhelmed with life, I eat when I'm working on big projects under deadlines...I eat all the time. I really need to work on making plans that allow me to deal with life without food. My goal is to get back to running because when I was at my best, I ran when I felt out of control and running made me feel in control.



You can totally do the 1/2 and a Disney race is the best! I can't wait to read about your training plans and how you grow as a runner!

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Well today has been hard for me. I missed breakfast because I got up late. I was starving for lunch but at least I packed food that was healthier than I normally eat and now I feel better. Obviously I need to be better prepared to eat breakfast, have a morning snack plan, and really think about my food. Today I have a meeting after work from 4-6PM and don't have a good plan for supper. This also means that it's going to be late and I have no clue where exercise is going to fit in. Again, it's all just poor planning and reminds me that taking the time to plan is key. I'm not going to let it get me down though because I haven't gone off plan with food (just been overly hungry in the morning) and I know I will do better each day as I get back into the swing of all of this. I'm not looking for perfection, just improvement...but I also know I can't take forever or be lazy about it. It's such a fine balance.

Hope everyone is having a great day!
Jen

It really is all about the planning.
We are all very smart people so why do we (absolutely including myself here) fight the planning so hard? I think I have this unrealistic expectation that life should be perfectly spontaneous and wonderful all the time. It doesn't work like that with food. Last night I was cooking with my 24 year old and I was getting frustrated about something. He was making fish packets on the grill for himself for the whole week. He looked at me and said--Mom, don't you like cooking? He was absolutely enjoying making himself yummy, healthy food for the week. It makes me want to cry thinking about it--what on earth was frustrating me that I wasn't completely enjoying that moment?

I think that we are so out of wack that we BELIEVE that food will make us feel better. Let's be honest, and admit that in the moment it does. My advice is take control of what you can. Your situation isn't going to change if you eat a bag of chips or a package of cookies. Do whatever you can with the situation and try to move on. I understand that's easy to say but I'm with you. My job may be eliminated and it's a "wait and see if someone taps you on the shoulder thing". Not fun

As for me I've had a good day. Food as been good and dinner is planned. Gym after work. Water is going to be close. But I should get the last of it in at the gym!

Congrats on the good day! Thank you for the kind works.

I feel out of control when I have one of those hungry days which happens to be today. Fruit and veggies just don't satisfy me on days like this. Just want days like this too end. I am at 822 calories at 4:30pm and wanting to eat more. Makes for a long evening when your calories are gone early.

I hope you made it through the day within range.
I have been known when tracking to have to go for a run in order to eat dinner...Seriously. Take it one day at a time.

Sadly yes...I don't know why I emotional or stress eat! It provides me comfort for the moment and then misery afterwards as I beat myself up.

This morning was a sad wake up call after my who cares attitude the last few months. I am at my highest ever and in a century that I never thought I would ever see. This has to be the time I get back on track.

So far today eating wise has gone really well...but the next 3 hours will be the true test. My witching hours with food are from the time I get home from work until I go to bed...I do great all day and then bam at home I am out of control. I almost did tonight but I stopped myself and thought about what I was doing.

You can do it! You can do it! Great job putting a halt to the mindless eating!!

I don't think I do. When I truly feel out of control I am too upset to eat. Most I can do is a cup of coffee. I tend to go off diet when tired. My brain has no willpower to say no.

Right now tired. I worked all weekend, and when I do the most sleep I get is about 5 hrs a day. Probably why I always seem to gain over work weekends. I eat to stay awake. I am working towards making sure only have healthy snacks to much on at work.

So since I am tired and personal internet was down all weekend I am so far behind. I will attempt to catch back up tomorrow.

I have heard that being tired is a trigger for a lot of people. Great plan to have healthy snacks at work!!

Today was a good start for me. Kept to my 1200 calories and spent an hour at the gym. Back to work tomorrow, which is actually easier for me because I tend to snack less. It's 7 flights down to the convenience store. Weigh in today was a little depressing. I had gained back 4 of the 10 pounds I had lost before the holidays. Boo! Less than three weeks until our Disney trip now, so that's good motivation. I want to look skinnier in all the pics!

Those 4 pounds will probably come off quick! Glad you got on track today!

Sending positive thoughts your way Rose. I so can relate to all you said...enjoy your time with your son (savoring my time with my daughter before she heads back to college, too).

Thank you!

Sorry you are having some stress issues. Maybe starting to "discuss" this with us is just something you needed. Sometimes just being honest and open even to strangers can feel like you are getting things off your chest. You can totally handle whatever is happening without letting your eating and exercise go. You've got this!




Jill

Thank you Jill!

I do feel better. Still stressed, but this has been a recurring problem for over a year so that is to be expected. My DH is working from home Monday and Tuesday to help with the issues, and honestly it is what it is.
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So a couple of thoughts about my feelings from yesterday and the discussion that ensued.

***We would never show up at work as unprepared as we seem to want to float through our lives. I am the worst at this. Unless we are relegating our lives to fast food or take out we have to plan. Almost nothing tastes as good as home cooked meals, so I need to find the joy in cooking. I actually like to cook, so I don't know why I let myself get frustrated sometimes.

***Somehow I have tied in my head these issues that we are dealing with and my worth as a person. This is a new revelation to me that kind of started to come to light this weekend. So then I eat crappy to ensure that I stay overweight, out of shape and feeling crappy about myself. I hate that as an adult my feelings still seem to be tied to things and situations. Definitely something to continue to explore.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I'm going to start today with my summary of yesterday....
The weigh in was a welcome sight...I gained a 1/2 pound....169 pounds which is fine for now...

I had to work 7a-7p so for breakfast, I had a cup of Special K cranberry almond oatmeal (190 calories) and 8oz of V8 Fusion Light Peach Mango (50 calories). Then I packed my lunch box with the following:
...P3 turkey, almonds and cheese (180 calories)
...Salad consisting of Starkist Ranch tuna, romaine lettuce and grape tomatoes (100 calories...no dressing)
...Breakstone mango cottage doubles (100 calories)
...Babybel cheese (70 calories)
...Apple slices 140g (80 calories)
...3/4 cup of dry Special K chocolate almond cereal (110 calories)
...Zone Perfect dark chocolate caramel pecan bar (190 calories)

My goal is to spread out the munching so I eat one item every 2 hours. If I get busy and miss one, then I get two at the next interval. It keeps me from eating a bunch at one time, running out and then caving in a buying a donut.

After work, I impressed myself....I stopped at the gym! I had brought my gym clothes with me, but figured I would have no energy left after working 12 hours, but I did. I didn't have a LOT of energy left and I certainly didn't want to overdo it, so I went 15 laps (1.1 miles) which burned off a mere 120 calories.

When I got home at 8:15, it was time for dinner. I had already pre-planned what I was going to have...a package of Green Giant garden vegetable medley and 3oz of Tyson oven-roasted chicken. My dinner was a mere 232 calories, meaning I had almost 400 remaining! Well, DH had bought donuts for the kids...and I am a sucker for pastries...so I scanned the bar code and found out that one donut contained "only" 318 calories...so I ate it.

I consumed 11 glasses of water (yup..88oz!) throughout the day too so, even with the donut (OK, especially with the donut!), I was very happy with my day

Great day!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I don't know if anyone reads these links I post, but this one moved me.
**It has a few potty words, so please ignore if you are offended.
Thoughts?

A 90 Year Human Life in Years
http://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-t...il&utm_term=0_0d0c9bd4c2-bc6da30e17-118923137

 

[Rose&Mike]

To Think About?

How much negative self talk is going on in your head during the day?
Which of the four common types of negative self tak below do you most identify with?
What did you think about the four ways (in the article) to combat negative self talk?

How negative self talk is killing your health and weight loss goals.
http://health.usnews.com/health-new...-is-killing-your-health-and-weight-loss-goals

• Perfectionism/Polarizing: Things are either good or bad – there's no middle ground. If you're not perfect, you're a total failure.
• Catastrophizing: You dream up the worst possible outcome, and small issues are harbingers of doom.
• Rationalization: You blame yourself for everything bad that happens. For instance, if a few friends don't make it to your party, you assume no one likes you.
• Filtering: You search for the negative aspects of any given situation, filtering out any positive ones. The vacation was mostly great, but you complain to yourself and others about the delayed flight home, rather than sharing the delights of the trip.

 

[5xdisneyfans]

Thanks for the support everyone!

And since it has come up--I will be at W&D again this year. Mike and I are legacies. Last year's race was UGLY. Thank goodness it was shortened, because I very likely would have been swept. We are taking DS and his undergrad roommates and staying at BWV. The 25 year old will be much faster than me, but I think it will be fun.

I am debating about signing up for the W & D half. I am going to be taking my oldest (16 at that time) to the Christmas party and thought I should plan it so I can do a run at the same time. I was thinking of just doing the 5k run because I am worried if I do the half I will be too sore and tired to enjoy the rest of the trip. I am wondering if I should be booking our room now even though the race registration isn't even out yet?

 

[kristenrice]

Ok, now I can post today's info...

Weighed in this morning at (gasp!)...167 pounds! What??!! My "starting" weight on 12/31 was 174 so I've "lost" 7 pounds in a mere 5 days...I'm withering away! At this rate, I will meet my 20 pounds of weight loss by the end of next week.

My physical therapy for this morning was cancelled (PT has a sick baby at home) so I guess I will have to rethink my exercise plan. I think I will head out to the gym and maybe do some more laps. The knee is holding up really well so far and I want to keep my momentum up.

Breakfast this morning was 1 cup of Special K cranberry, almond and coconut cereal with a 1/2 cup of skim milk (240 calories). I have a few things on the agenda for today so I will again be noshing throughout the day. I haven't planned out my dinner yet, which being the biggest meal of my day means that I have to really watch my snacking.

I really enjoy reading everyone's posts here, even if I don't always reply to them. You are all very inspiring and it is great to have a support group.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I am debating about signing up for the W & D half. I am going to be taking my oldest (16 at that time) to the Christmas party and thought I should plan it so I can do a run at the same time. I was thinking of just doing the 5k run because I am worried if I do the half I will be too sore and tired to enjoy the rest of the trip. I am wondering if I should be booking our room now even though the race registration isn't even out yet?

If you use dvc, then yes, absolutely book a room. It fills up quickly. Not sure about the resort hotels. It usually overlaps with Jersey week, but I believe this year it doesn't. Someone can correct me if I am wrong.

 

[~~Darci~~]

Just a quick drop by...I am super jealous of the W & D people! I so want to do a rDisney!!

That is all....

 

[5xdisneyfans]

I was in the produce section at my local store and there were orange, date, chocolate bites. They looked sooooo good. There was nothing else in them so all natural but I resisted since I know having two as a snack would be fine but if they were as good as they looked I would eat way more than I should.

I made a salad bar for my family tonight to go with our burgers. I had my burger with no bun and a huge salad with all the veggies I had got ready. Skipped the bun so I can have a little snack and a tea tonight.

 

[anniebean]

I'm a little late to the game, but can I play?

I'm 39, although my hubby is trained to say 26. Weighed in this morning at 158. I have downloaded the iTrackBites app on my phone and have followed that since Sunday. I own a Bowflex Max Trainer (the devil's machine) and had my first night back on it yesterday.

My goal is to be down 30 lbs by my 40th birthday in October. We have a trip to Hawaii, then a couple days at DLR planned for the occasion, and the goal is to be 1/2 naked on the Hawaii part of the trip. Once we return, we have a November WDW trip planned for my daughter for her bday/senior trip.

Big downfall for me is the hubby and I eat out a couple of times a week. This will not change. I also like my wine. This will not change either. I cook when we are home. I'm a vegetarian, but there are always very good, and delicious ways to muck up a perfectly healthy veggie meal..... Yup, I'm a Southern girl so I like my food fried and with butter. This WILL change!

I've lost the weight before. Lost too much going thru a nasty divorce several years ago, and looked like a sick stick. That is NOT the goal. I started gaining it slowly back when I started dating my now husband 3 years ago. I guess you call it happy weight, but I'll be happier to see it gone

Looking forward to going back thru this thread and reading everyone else's start. Once I realized this type of forum was on DIS, I jumped....

EDIT--I forgot to post my January goals.
1) absolutely no carbonated drinks
2) only drink wine if I have enough points left in the day without dipping into my weeklies 3) get on blasted devil's machine at least 3x week
4) not to go crazy obsessing over scale, but try to be down 4lbs by end of month

 

[Rose&Mike]

Ok, now I can post today's info...

Weighed in this morning at (gasp!)...167 pounds! What??!! My "starting" weight on 12/31 was 174 so I've "lost" 7 pounds in a mere 5 days...I'm withering away! At this rate, I will meet my 20 pounds of weight loss by the end of next week.

My physical therapy for this morning was cancelled (PT has a sick baby at home) so I guess I will have to rethink my exercise plan. I think I will head out to the gym and maybe do some more laps. The knee is holding up really well so far and I want to keep my momentum up.

Breakfast this morning was 1 cup of Special K cranberry, almond and coconut cereal with a 1/2 cup of skim milk (240 calories). I have a few things on the agenda for today so I will again be noshing throughout the day. I haven't planned out my dinner yet, which being the biggest meal of my day means that I have to really watch my snacking.

I really enjoy reading everyone's posts here, even if I don't always reply to them. You are all very inspiring and it is great to have a support group.

Another good day for you!

I was in the produce section at my local store and there were orange, date, chocolate bites. They looked sooooo good. There was nothing else in them so all natural but I resisted since I know having two as a snack would be fine but if they were as good as they looked I would eat way more than I should.

I made a salad bar for my family tonight to go with our burgers. I had my burger with no bun and a huge salad with all the veggies I had got ready. Skipped the bun so I can have a little snack and a tea tonight.

The salad bar sounds fun! And those chocolate bites sound yummy. I probably would have passed on them too because it would have been so easy to overdo it.

I'm a little late to the game, but can I play?

I'm 39, although my hubby is trained to say 26. Weighed in this morning at 158. I have downloaded the iTrackBites app on my phone and have followed that since Sunday. I own a Bowflex Max Trainer (the devil's machine) and had my first night back on it yesterday.

My goal is to be down 30 lbs by my 40th birthday in October. We have a trip to Hawaii, then a couple days at DLR planned for the occasion, and the goal is to be 1/2 naked on the Hawaii part of the trip. Once we return, we have a November WDW trip planned for my daughter for her bday/senior trip.

Big downfall for me is the hubby and I eat out a couple of times a week. This will not change. I also like my wine. This will not change either. I cook when we are home. I'm a vegetarian, but there are always very good, and delicious ways to muck up a perfectly healthy veggie meal..... Yup, I'm a Southern girl so I like my food fried and with butter. This WILL change!

I've lost the weight before. Lost too much going thru a nasty divorce several years ago, and looked like a sick stick. That is NOT the goal. I started gaining it slowly back when I started dating my now husband 3 years ago. I guess you call it happy weight, but I'll be happier to see it gone

Looking forward to going back thru this thread and reading everyone else's start. Once I realized this type of forum was on DIS, I jumped....

EDIT--I forgot to post my January goals.
1) absolutely no carbonated drinks
2) only drink wine if I have enough points left in the day without dipping into my weeklies 3) get on blasted devil's machine at least 3x week
4) not to go crazy obsessing over scale, but try to be down 4lbs by end of month

Welcome! Great goals and great plan!

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How is everyone? I hope I have not scared everyone away with too much serious thinking. Enjoying my week with my DS, doing well with the exercise, water and hanging in there with the food.

 

[Rose&Mike]

To think about for today...

We are in the middle of the long cold days of winter. Do you think healthy eating/ weight loss/ exercise goals are easier or harder to meet in the winter?

 

[Rose&Mike]

I know we have several members headed down to WDW for Marathon Weekend!
Have fun and I hope every mile is magical! You can do it!!!

 

[amandaleigh2]

To think about for today...

We are in the middle of the long cold days of winter. Do you think healthy eating/ weight loss/ exercise goals are easier or harder to meet in the winter?

For me it is much easier to meet my goals in winter because there is a lot less going on. We have family birthday parties or are on mini-vacations most weekends May-August. It's much harder to eat healthy and make it to the gym for me during those months. I have a lot more motivation to make it to the gym when it's 20 degrees outside as opposed to 80, when lounging around the pool seems like much more fun.

 

[~~Darci~~]

To think about for today...

We are in the middle of the long cold days of winter. Do you think healthy eating/ weight loss/ exercise goals are easier or harder to meet in the winter?

For me it is much easier to meet my goals in winter because there is a lot less going on. We have family birthday parties or are on mini-vacations most weekends May-August. It's much harder to eat healthy and make it to the gym for me during those months. I have a lot more motivation to make it to the gym when it's 20 degrees outside as opposed to 80, when lounging around the pool seems like much more fun.

I agree with this 100%. I think it's also easier because we are coming down off of the Christmas High and this gives us something new to focus on. The weather (in most places) stinks and there isn't a lot going on. So, in a sense it's the lull before the next fun season!

In other news WATER has been going better for me than expected and I've been able to stick with my goal. I'm still drinking the soda though

 

[Dreamer24]

Usually my friends and family really don't want me to eat something unless it's something new and they want me to try it. I can always take a small portion or little taste if I desire. Or, I can just pass if it's something I am not interested in.




Yes! I miss some of the gals I felt like I knew so well through the biggest loser challenges. Hopefully I can meet some great people again and share successes with everyone!




I always look at the freezer crock pot meals on Pinterest, but I am not so sure about them. Some I know my kids would not like and some are not really healthy. Do you have any specific ones you've tried that work well? Do you pull the frozen bag out the night before to thaw and throw it in the crockpot in the morning? Thanks for any suggestions in this area!


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Well, I am prepped and ready to head back to work after 2 weeks off. I seriously cannot remember what I'm teaching tomorrow! And, I'm getting a new student. I guess I'll figure it out when I look at my lessons

I packed my lunch already. I'll be having a salad and fresh mozzarella cheese. For breakfast I am having a protein shake and either a banana or yogurt. Whatever I do not eat, I will add to my lunch. I just need to not walk in the door at 3:30/3:45 and pig out! I am going to write all my food and calories down in my brand new notebook! Tracking my calories is the best thing I can do to lose weight, so this is a must. I also packed a small portion of peanuts to curb any cravings.

I will either head to the gym right after work to walk/run or do a strength dvd at home. I have plenty to chose from. I am thinking either ChaLEAN Extreme or 30 Day Shred. I need to make a workout schedule so I stick with that.

I feel better already about this journey with the support of this group. Hope everyone has a great Monday

Jill

I really like the 30ds. It's hard!

 

[Dreamer24]

I'm finally feeling better and did a work out today.

Over the last week, I've been making small improvements. I've done well with my water and no eating on the go. I've also been eating a little healthier. I'm not a big lunch person and typically just snack all day. I've been making very filling salads for lunch and eating them a the first sign of hunger. Then by the time I'm tempted to snack again, it's fairly close to dinner so if I haven't had 2 full bottles of water, I finish the second and if I have, I go with fruit. That's good progress for me.

 

[Jaime4004]

I'm a bit late to the party, but hopefully can still join!
I'm 39, mom of three (12,10,7). I currently weigh 190lbs and my goal is 140, so 50 lbs to go. I'm hoping to lose about 5 lbs/month. I've hovered around 185 for years, then in the month of December, gained 5 lbs! I think that was my wake up call. I feel really motivated to lose weight this time (as opposed to all those times I made a minimal effort, not really feeling it). I started tracking on MFP on Monday and have been sticking to it so far these 3 whole days...

I love food. Really love unhealthy food. And don't plan on giving it completely up, just have to work it into my calories for the day. I also love eating out, and while I may cut back, I don't plan on giving that up either. Went out to lunch with a friend yesterday and ended up being about 250 calories over, so I added a 2nd workout at night to make up for it and ended up staying at my daily goal.

I have a coke zero addiction also. I'm not ready to give that up yet, baby steps. I don't drink coffee or tea, so it's coke zero that keeps me sane. I'm sure it's liquifying my insides so hopefully someday i'll be ready.

I'm really trying to drink more water. Not keeping track of ounces, that's too intimidating now, but am more conscious of drinking it.

Also got DH to join MFP with me yesterday. Misery loves company. He has maybe 20 lbs to lose, if that. As I was starving at night on my first day, Monday, he came into the room eating Oreos. It actually was pretty funny at the time, but I think it will help if he's more aware of what he's eating also.

 

[5xdisneyfans]

To think about for today...

We are in the middle of the long cold days of winter. Do you think healthy eating/ weight loss/ exercise goals are easier or harder to meet in the winter?

I a few different feelings on this. I feel the eating is easier for planning meals because we are home and inside more but harder because the warm comfort foods are hard to resist sometimes.

Exercise I find much harder to get out and do because I much prefer to exercise outside but it is very cold out and sometime the ice and snow make it harder also. Feels good when it is done but don't desire to go out there some days

 

[jaelless]

To think about for today...

We are in the middle of the long cold days of winter. Do you think healthy eating/ weight loss/ exercise goals are easier or harder to meet in the winter?

it is harder for me. I enjoyed all the fun Autumn and Christmas baking and treats, then it turned cold and all I want to do is make soups and warm breads. Summer time it is easy to make salads since the farmer's market is awesome here, plus grilling outside is fun. I also like to make shaved ice smoothies, so not doing those when cold LOL