Working on Weight Loss During Training—New Year New Us!

[deekaypee]

Dave: Thanks for all the tasty tidbits--sorry, couldn't resist--for making every bite count. I especially love the suggestion for spicing up the baked potato. And I find your postive attitude a great thing to read, especially at the end of a long day. A WISH cruise does sound great, doesn't it?

Jen and Cam: Good to know about the DLR food situation. We're planning on at least a couple of meals at DTD or offsite. And the warped part of me actually hopes the meals in the parks are less than stellar, so that I'm not at all tempted. I tend to prefer the fruits and veggie snacks, anyway. Except for those dratted desserts.

Jen: My hair stylist just went on a Disney cruise with her 4 yr. old son and extended family. They loved it--he even said he liked it better than WDW! And isn't Spark People useful--thanks again, Cam! Oh, and in case you thought I forgot...you're down 2 pounds!!!!

Cam: 50 push-ups. Very impressive! I also notice that having my fitness equipment in my general living area--better yet, in my peripheral vision--keeps me focused on my goals. I'm seriously thinking of bringing my balance ball into the living room.

Maria: Congrats on the long-awaited computer having an ETA and on increasing your runs. 35 minutes still seems a long way off to me. I hope your weekend is relaxing and fun!

TiffJ: Congratulations on getting back to eating healthily and doing Curves!

As for me, I've managed to stay on-track with the workouts, although not in the days/order that I imagined. I don't know about the rest of you, but I always find the last few days before going away for vacation much more hectic than I can ever anticipate. I try to get everything settled before I go--get ahead of the game, so to speak--so I don't find things piled up when I get back. Unfortunately, that meant some readjustments with exercise. Still, I'm making forward progress with C25K and anticipate being halfway through with the March exercise challenge before I fly out to Anaheim on Sunday!

Now for the confession, as I hear it's good for the soul. We went out yesterday and today with friends--as we won't be around for the St. Patrick's celebrations next weekend, this weekend is our film festival, etc. Of course going out with friends means eating out. Ouch. I was good last night, but tonight was Thai food. Now, I left lots of food on my plate, tried to watch my intake, but I'm still feeling too full and stuffed right now. Just something about good food and conversation that causes me to stop listening to my body's needs; I ate after I stopped being hungry and am now less-than-happy. So, tomorrow will need to be another long workout, which will make me happy!

B: Cereal, Orange, Yogurt w/ granola
L: Pita/Hummus sandwich, pretzels, apple
D: Spring Roll, ~1/2 order of Tofu Pad Cashew w/ sticky rice (good, but ugh for the amount)

Upside of today's meal plan: No dessert, no desire for dessert. And I drank water at dinner.

 

[windwalker]

Hello guys, I had to work extra hours, they are cleaning the carpets and floors at the store.

Take a moment today to remember how special you are. It is where we are going that's important. Our potential is limitless. Mentally spread your wings and soar. You are unique in all the world.

Have a great day y'all.

Dave

 

[Minnie]

Hey everyone

I’m back from the over indulging myself for my stressed out schedule life. In order to get into the plant at my new job we are required to have badges through corporate. I got mine last night with a picture of someone that truly don’t recognize. On a day that should have felt so good all I felt was shame

So today is a new day. I’m going to spend time going through the kitchen. Cleaning out all the crap even if it means tossing it in the trash can. We have a dinner planned tonight that I can’t change but starting tomorrow I’m some how getting my life back.

I’m going to look back through my books at fast make ahead meals. I need to get things prepared so I am ready to go. Enough is enough!!

WISHing everyone the best and will try to catch up and stay up as I can.

 

[Kristi1357]

I got mine last night with a picture of someone that truly don’t recognize. On a day that should have felt so good all I felt was shame

First off, lots of
Secondly, I bet the picture isn't nearly as bad as you think it is. I am guilty of thinking the same way at times too - so I know how you feel.

Hang in there - it sounds like you are on track!

 

[deekaypee]

Dave: Another great post! I hope you're having a playful weekend and enjoying your long walks.

Minnie: Aw, you definitely deserve a . I know what it's like not to enjoy--or to even recognize--pictures taken of myself. We've all been there. But it sounds like you have a great plan in a springtime purge of the kitchen. After you're done there, maybe you could come over to my place and give it a once-over? You know, start with the kitchen, move to the living room, and on to the bathroom It's not like I'm going to do it! Seriously, though, I hope you're enjoying your new job and I just know you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.

I'm still up late on a Saturday night/Sunday morning, doing laundry and those niggly things one needs to do before leaving for vacation. I'm one of those folks who likes to leave the house clean so I can come back to that pseudo-hotel comfort when she returns. And I have really good motivation to clean, too. I wouldn't want my cat-sitters to think we're slobs. (I could never have a cleaning service--I'd have to clean up before they came over.)

Today was a busy, run-around day, filled with little errands and little snacks that made the errands seem less distasteful. So while I managed to start my day well with a relaxing workout, the end of the day was less so. Too many calories. The good news is, I did find myself particularly active today. Oh, and I weighed myself today and I lost a pound, the first in a couple of weeks!

B: Cereal (I know, in a rut), slice of wheat toast with PB, OJ
S: Fruit yogurt with granola parfait
L: Subway Veggie 6" w/ cheese, soda
S: Two Nestle Tollhouse cookies (the little ones, but 2!)
D: Salad--two helpings! and Gardenburgers riblets
S#2: 1 ounce of toffee
S#3!: Rice cake (because I'm still hungry!)

I head out tomorrow for DLR, but I might be checking in here to keep myself accountable. I have to bring my computer along, as I need to spend some time working. No promises, though, as I hear the sweet, siren song of POTC calling my name!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning WISH Team.

Today is warm and beautiful, in Southern Ky. It's days like today that I like to take a moment and remember how good life really is. When you have good health, you have a blessing that money can't buy. We need to remind ourselves sometimes that we really are healthy and happy. Sometimes we let little things in our lives spoil our joy, we need to remember that they are little things and don't deserve the worry we attatch to them.

Today when you are enjoying your adventure, and our training/exercising is an adventure we treat ourselves to, think about how good life really is. How we really do have a lot more to be happy about than we have to be sad about.

Walk/run strong y'all.

Dave

 

[TiffJ]

This weekend was so beautiful!!!! As Dave said, it is really a blessing that I have been lucky enough to be able to enjoy it with my family.

I am so proud of myself. Weekends for some reason, seem to be the hardest on me eating wise. I would understand this if I worked & werent normally home, but I dont. I guess the family causes me to stress eat I stayed totally OP this weekend

Minnie-I so know how you feel. I am not in a lot of pics with my kids because of how much I hate my pic being taken. DH keeps telling me I am going to regreat it. I know I will & that is another reason for getting healthy. So I wont care when my pic is taken. Dont worry about the past, focus on the now & do what you can to make it better.

dkp-have fun in DL!!!!!! I am so jealous.

Have a great week everyone!

 

[Kristi1357]

dkp - ride Indiana Jones & the Matterhorn for me, ok?

Tiffany - get in those pictures, woman! I've been there, done that - and we all need to get over it. When Chad & I were in DL in 2001, I left the place where you checked out your photopass-type pictures crying. I was so upset about how bad I looked. I barely let myself be in any pictures that trip - DL, Grand Canyon & Vegas. Now, I kind of like seeing my old pics. I can see how far I've come, and I'm not even done yet!

I have to tell you guys - I am now addicted to those Fiber One bars! I have a hard time finding them in the stores. But this week they are on sale at Walgreens. I had coupons & bought 7 boxes!

I have been doing ok. I've had some off-plan things due to having people over Saturday night. We made weight watcher friendly foods, we just couldn't control what people brought. I am back to it 100% today!

 

[windwalker]

Good morning WISH Team.

Well I had planned to push mow the yard this morning, after doing my training walk. I desided to try starting the riding mower any way just to see if it would start. It did but barely. So I figured I better use it so it will charge the battery. I didn't whuss out on the push mower. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Todays walk was just OK. With the daylight saving time it was an hour earlier than I'm normally out, the sun was just coming up. It was a chilly 35 degrees and it took a while to warm-up and get in a grove. With racewalking you can't just start doing it cold, you have to warm-up and get in a grove before it feels natural.

Not every workout is going to be wonderful, but even so I had a nice glow going when I was done. The ones I like are when you actually feel like you are taller and your feet are a few inches off the ground.

But as they say about fishing, " there is no such thing as a bad walk". It's to bad that other people won't listen to us when we tell them how wonderful our walking is. Tell people you walked 20 miles and their thinking, "why don't you save your money and buy a car".

Have aq great day guys.

Dave

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! I am sorry I was out of touch this weekend. No workouts at all, not even my 100 crunches Saturday and Sunday. Buried in outside commitments and then working on cleaning out file cabinets, organizing old files for storage and compiling all tax information to take to the CPA tonight.

I did something totally stupid Friday night -- I ate something I wanted without looking at the nutrition information. When I checked it out later to log it, I was appalled at how "bad" it was. For the first time ever in my life, I wanted to "sick something up". I would never do that, but I literally was sick to my stomach thinking about all the fat I had just eaten. I mean, I barely, literally eat that in 3 days. I can't even remember the last time I had anything with significant fat in it -- not a burger, nothing fried. NOTHING!!! It was apiece of cream pie and it had 560 calories and 26 grams of fat! I also ate 1/4 cup ice cream and 99% fat free waffles for a waffle ice cream sandwich. It was really pathetic. I "punished" myself then and did a bunch of crunches and push-ups!

Saturday was much better, mostly because I had no time to eat after making pancakes for the kids and an eggbeaters omelette for myself. I ended up eating a grilled chicken sandwich & a lean cuisine panini sometime after 9 pm and 2 wasa crisps with fat free cheese.

Yesterday was very controlled. Again, I cooked a good breakfast for everyone and later in the day cooked up a storm of veggies for the week. I also made a huge salad. The scale wasn't too scary this morning, but I don't think I'll be earning my 70 pound star this week. Next week for sure.

Today's food:
B: 1 cup fat free cottage cheese w/pineapple chunks; coffee w/skim milk
S: apple & banana (very hungry)
L: WW oriental green beans; veggie burger w/FF cheese; salad w/FF ranch dressing

Heading to the gym very late tonight. I have meetings tonight, tomorrow night and Thursday night. But I have to find time to fit in workouts. It is so gloriously warm and sunny here that I'd give anything to leave work early and go running outside. I am short one 6 mile LW/R on my Minnie training!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi!

Just poppin' in very quickly today. I basically didn't do anything I had planned. It wasn't pretty. I'm hoping that getting back into a normal routine this week will feel better.

I hope everyone is hanging in there!
Maria

 

[Kristi1357]

Cam - don't beat yourself up too bad. You do so well almost every single day. AND, you took the time to log your transgression - that is huge! I am also one who thinks that once in a great while, it is good for you to eat something totally off plan. It keeps your body guessing! Just move on, and you'll be fine. I promise!

Maria - Same for you hon, back on track and move on, ok?

I have done really well today. I am going to head to bed with a WW smoothie (need another milk) and go to sleep before I eat anything!

 

[panthergirl]

I really have been here reading all of your posts - honest! I have just been a bit too busy to collect my thoughts and jot down a quick post. I have mostly good news: I was down 2 pounds when I weighed last, I am up to running 30 minutes at a stretch, I have started outside "long" runs on Saturdays again and I am still eating well overall. I have had a couple of slips but I am determined not to let that trip me up and just keep on moving down the road!

I love Dave's inspirational posts. Thanks for always being so positive. And I am totally jeolous of dkp going to DL. I grew up in California when my Dad was in the Air Force and went every year from when I was 6 until I was 12. I have only been back once as an adult. I have such great memories from there but I love WDW as well.

I promise to do better with my posting so I can respond to everyone more quickly. March Madness is upon us so no guarantees though. Go Tar Heels!

 

[windwalker]

Susan my dad and I both retired from the Air Force. My son is a half way through an Army career.

I think military service is a very important and noble career to follow.

I also have great respect for a lot of other career choices:

Teachers who have the courage to walk in that classroom every day and take responsibility for the molding of our youth.

Nurses who are there for us when we are scared the most.

Stay at home moms who sacrafice there own careers for their children.

I could go on and on here because there are so many people who make life wonderful for us now and ensure good strong educated men and women will take over for us so we can retire in peace.

Have a wonderful day WISH Team and remember our potential is limitless.

Dave

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon!

I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to having a computer at home again. I just feel out of the loop, and like I can't get anything going. I'm getting depressed looking at my giant belly, so I'm not the best company today.

I am determined that if I do nothing else, I will get back on the bike when I get home. ds has a class at 6, so I will be the only one home and there is nothing to stop me. I even got a new dvd to help pass the time.

Here's hoping I have one good thing to report tomorrow!

Maria

 

[windwalker]

Good Afternoon!

I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to having a computer at home again. I just feel out of the loop, and like I can't get anything going. I'm getting depressed looking at my giant belly, so I'm not the best company today.

Here's hoping I have one good thing to report tomorrow!

Maria

Maria remember, we may not be perfect but parts of us are excellent.

Dave

 

[windwalker]

Good morning WISH Team.

I hope everyone is doing great with their training this week. It seems like not to many people are posting this week? Is it me? Let me tell you my story and you will see why I identify with this thread.

When I turned fifty I had let myself go. No exercise for 7 years since retiring from the USAF, I wasn't a warrior any more I didn't need to stay in shape right?

When I retired I weighed 155 lbs with a 30" waist and 42" chest. I was biking 25 miles and running 6 miles 5 days a week. Along with practiceing martial arts and swimming.

When I turned 50 my 38 waist pants were cutting me into. Where once my shirts were tight in the chest and over my biceps, they now were tight over the tummy, which was way to big. I have a full length mirror that I could see myself in when I got out of the shower. I had become very good at not looking.

I had to rest a couple of times while washing the car. I didn't walk anywhere. I decided when I turned 50 that if I didn't turn this downward spin around I might not see 60. I guess I started back out of fear.

The next day I started going to the mall when it opened and walking. I walked 5 days a week. One mile a day at first and got up to walking 4 miles a day. I walked for a year, getting stronger and faster all the time.

By the end of the year I had stopped smoking, lost 50 lbs and was feeling wonderful. I decided I wanted to run again because I missed the racing. I started running and was at a 12 min per mile pace.

I did a 5K a month later and just barely broke 30 min, I was so tired after I couldn't peel my after race banana. But I was back and having a ball. I ran for about a year and a half and then tore my achillies going down a steep hill. It never healed to where I didn't have pain while I ran. So after 2 years of trying to run hurt I switched to racewalking.

Now is 5 and a half years since making that decision to turn my life around. I have a tight 32" waist and weigh 170 lbs, at bit heavy I need to be at 155 lbs again, but I can do that. The main thing is my health is way better and I'm doing the races that I love. Every part of my life is better because I can love me again. I had come to hate what I saw in the mirror.

My message for today is a person's waist size is not a measure of their worth. We are all special and worth the effort.

Dave

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

I did get back on the bike last night, so I am officially in exercise mode again. Now all I need to do is get my eating in order, and I will see the pounds go down.

Dave -- Thank you so much for your encouragement, and for sharing your experience. It is good for us to read that we can turn our lives around and do the things we love.

Today is my normal rest day, so I'm going to stick with that, but I do plan to get some extra walking in, and be active in the evening.

We are out of vegetables, so that's not helping. But, I do plan to cut back on my snacking -- next weekend I am going to the grocery store to make sure I am set up for success. DH has friday off -- Evacuation Day -- yea, it's one of those made up holidays which gives people St. Patrick's Day off. Since the 17th is on Saturday, he gets friday off. We are going grocery shopping in the afternoon and hitting the perimeter so I am fully stocked on fruit and veggie snacks.

Everyone have a wonderful day, be active and eat well!
Maria

 

[panthergirl]

Oh my gosh - I had a terrible lunch. Chicken Selects and fries from McDonald's which adds up to 1000 calories and who know how many grams of fat. Luckily I can rebound with a healthy dinner of black bean soup and a salad for dinner and still come in under my 1600 calories for the day. (I skipped breakfast) Bad Susan!

I'm headed to the gym now to do my speed intervals which I hate but I do see the importance of doing that type of running once a week. I'll check in with everyone tomorrow.

Have a nice evening!

 

[Minnie]

Okay I know I won't get to everyone but I want to check in quick.

Dave - 1st of heck no it isn't you. Your words of wisdom are a bright spot when I stop by to check on my fellow wishers Thank you for sharing your story it heps to see that what can happen it one sticks with it

Susan - Nice recovery! McD's is a major weakness of mine as well

Maria - Night snacking is a big issue with me. I've been eating way too many nuts so I need to stock up on the fresh foods as well.

Kristi - It's great to see you are doing so well. Keep it up!

CAM - Where of where did you go??????? Hope you are doing okay. Check in and let us know

I made it through Day 3 so far. I didn't walk and I had a lunch convention but I spent lots of energy setting up for that. I stayed with ww sandwich and fruit/veggies at lunch and best of all I didn't eat the cake

WISHing you all the best!!!!!!!!