Good Evening Everyone!
I had a very good day today! I spent 75 minutes in the pool, plus my morning Wii workout. I am hoping to do something similar tomorrow.
I have a few minutes now so I am going to finally reply to some of you. I really have no idea where my times goes over the weekend. I did manage to clean out more of my bookshelf than I had hoped. I never touched the basement, but I did do another project that took precedent as it needs to be ready for tomorrow afternoon.
I ended up drinking at least 10 8 oz. glasses of water plus 1 can of diet soda today. I was hoping for more, but I think that's plenty. I will aim for at least 10 glasses of water tomorrow as well. I need to get better about spreading them out throughout the day. I'm sure you all know why.
Have a great day tomorrow!
So yesterday was a new start for my husband & I (as he had gained weight as well). I'm sure the past 2 days he's sweated off weight while putting up the pool.
And today, I think, I have been re-motivated! I went clothes shopping!!!!
I have not purchased a single clothing item since January, and it turns out I did lose a size! My shirts are a 1X now, and my waist is 20 (1X).
Way to go on dropping a size! Good luck recommitting on this journey to a healthy lifestyle. You CAN and WILL do this!
QOTD for Sunday: What is your favorite summer activity to do with your family?
Definitely swimming in our pool or the neighbor's pool!
Well, I am glad to say the scale keeps sliding down, bit by bit. I am super worried about this picnic at MIL and FIL's today. It is with MIL's family, and all 3 of her sisters and her watch what you put on your plate, and make it into a mini competition -"Did you try my.....?" "I made this because you liked it so much last year, and brought another bowl for you to take home with you." "Now you know you have to try some of my...." Ugh. The problem is, they are all really good cooks. FIL is barbecueing chicken, which is enough without the 3 tables of salads, casseroles, desserts. I am going to TRY to be as strong as possible without hurting feelings! Maybe if they are all standing guard over the table, they won't see what makes it to the trash can!
You are doing great getting back down to your pre-WDW weight! Your determination is such an inspiration.
I've been reading, but haven't had time to reply until now. You did great at the party!
No secret other than this is my first big loss since I started, and initially weight seems to come off easily for me (between water, and initial fat).
The next 60 lbs are going to be a bear.
My favorite thing to say: You CAN and WILL do this!
Hope that you have a great, OP day, too, CC!
Thanks! Hope you had a great day yesterday!
Favorite summer activity: a stay-cation in our backyard, hanging out in the pool with DH and kids. I really don't think there is anything better!!
I could spend hours in the pool just chilling.
Hi all. It has been a tough summer so far. I have been losing and gaining the same bit though I think I am down a hint overall. So far July has been ok. I am trying to think of it as a fresh start (again) but I know it will be hard with my birthday coming up next week. Hope you all have a safe and healthy 4th. I am thinking of stopping by subway on the way to the party to get me a healthy filling option.
SarahMay
I love Subway! You are doing great! Sorry to hear that you are struggling. Happy Birthday!
This has always been one of my favorite quotes from the time I was a child. I thought that it may help you.
"Marilla, isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?" From Anne of Green Gables
What a great quote! I definitely need to remember that one!
Here's the way I look at it. One meal/afternoon is not a failure. So last night when I went to the ballpark and had beer, french fries with ailoi mayo sauce for dipping and hummus, I did not fail. I chose it. Was it healthy--nope, ok the hummus was ok, but the rest--no nutritional value. Am I up a bit today. Yep. But I did not fail. I don't do this everyday anymore and that's what makes the difference. If I ate and drank like that everyday I would be back where I was in January. So you have to choose what it is you're going to do tonight. There is not a bad choice. You could get a pb and j or a salad at home before you go and say no to the theatre food or you can make reasonable choices there, enjoy them and get back with the healthy choices tomorrow. The lesson in all this is to not beat yourself up no matter what you choose.
WONDERFUL REPLY! THANK YOU!!!!
Oh my goodness. This is the first time I've had a chance to catch up around here since Friday. My mom and I got up about 5:30 Saturday morning and headed out to the race site at 6:30. The parking was about a half mile from the packet pick-up and starting line, so we were warmed up long before starting time. It was still sprinkling a bit when we arrived, and it was MUDDY! Sticky muddy. But, it stopped raining pretty quick and held off the rest of the morning. The cloud cover remained, so the temperature was nice although it was really very humid. Anyway... I finished my first ever 10K in 1:08:38. Other than walking long enough to drink a cup of water at each of the two aid stations, I ran the entire length of the race. I couldn't believe that i ran the whole time. I was kinda thinking that I'd have an even better time since I did run the whole way, but I still came in about where I thought I would. All in all, I thought it was a very successful event. Thank you so much for all the good wishes. You guys are great!
Great time! Congrats!
Hi everyone!!!
I am back from my first summer vavation....i didn't weigh in until this morning....I'm up 2lbs.
I'm not too impressed, I have really need to get it together. I haven't got caught up on my thread yet, I'm still doing laundry
......I will maybe hop ontonight. I just needed to confess my weight gain, confession is good for the soul.
talk to everyone soon. Stay focused
Like Lisah said, you'll lose 2 lbs very quickly. I think lots of us would agree with the value of water.
We went to a big family gathering today. I did really well with eating, lots of fruit, no bun on the hamburger and only a small amount of homemade mac and cheese. I did try a few small desserts, but not nearly what I would have consumed. We also took the peddleboat out. That was a workout and I snorkeled several hundred yards so I feel like I got a workout in
You did do REALLY well! I think there's a lot of benefit in realizing how far we've come. Yes, I may have went over my points for the day, but by 5, not 50.
I actually ate fairly well last night, but consumed a few pina coladas, so any calories saved on the food was counteracted with the drinks.
We had a really fun night, and were exhausted today. We just relaxed at my brothers and swam in his pool this afternoon, and when we came home around 6, I took a 2 hour nap on the couch while michael watched a movie. That kid doesn't sleep. He was up til after midnight, and up at 6:30 this morning, and just went to bed at 9. I snacked today away, chicken wings, leftover shrimp dip, blueberry cake, congo bars, a little vegie dip for good measure, and a couple mikes hard lemonades. Not an on program day, that's for sure. We are going to start tomorrow off with a run/walk and then clean the house. We have a cookout in the afternoon, but I'm driving, so I won't be drinking, and I'm going to get back on track tomorrow. I have 7 weeks til my vacation, and I want to get to onederland, which is 11 pounds away. I know I can do it if I buckle down.
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Have a nice night.
You'll reach your goal. I know it!
That is great advice. I was reading an article that talked about the "diet vs. lifestyle" mindset the other day, and how people with a "diet" mindset statistically almost always put it back on. If this is the way we are going to life for the rest of our lives, it is unrealistic to think we are not going to have meals/days/ that aren't the healthiest. Choose to do it then, then choose the lifestyle again the next meal.
Going to work on my TR and dining review until the family wakes up!
Would you be willing to post a link to the article or note where you read it? I'd love to read it. Also, I read your dining review. Thanks for sharing! I've been trying to keep up with your TR too. I have no idea where the time goes. Your TR is great too!
Haven't lost weight in a month so I can't get out of the 190s which is really frustrating!! I'm changing up my excersize this week, going from just running to alternating running and weights/circuit. Hope this helps!!
Sounds like a good plan!
I was up until 1:30 am babysitting the aquarium. Literally. I happened to get up for a few minutes around 11:30 and checked on our very pregnant fish who'd been freaking out before I went to bed.
She was in labor, and with babies already in the breeder box, it was nearly impossible to get her in.
Enter Tricia with her amazing rescue net.
Our OTHER pregnant fish ate a lot of the babies
but I managed to save 11 of the new babies.
Anyone need some Tropical Fish? We have lots now! (I shouldn't have checked on the stupid tank and then most of the fish would be gone through natural selection. However I am a bleeding heart and as soon as I saw babies, I had to save them
)
Today, I am sure, it will be hard to keep motivated. When I am tired, I treat food like fuel and I like sugary fuel!!
Do most people have off today? My husband had to go into work (He manages a lube center in town), but will be coming home early if it's slow.
Sorry, my parents have a no fish rule.
You had one busy, but rewarding night!
My kids are so bummed (me too!). Hubby had a 4-day weekend and worked at putting up the pool. Today was suppose to be the first day for the kids to use the pool. Only he phoned this morning (from work) and said NO!
Two of the supporting posts "sunk" into the dirt enough that the level went down further on one side. He and my dad will fix it this evening. Lovely... I had to break that news this morning. They're kids - they don't "really" understand why they can't use it.
How disappointing! I hope they are successful tonight!
Congrats to cclovesdis - this week's winner of the BLC!
Thanks!
OMG things have been crazy and I have been missing my Disboards fix. Some family stuff came up and I was out of town until just yesterday! I have missed the weigh in the past 2 weeks but will be participating again this week, though I am not looking forward to stepping on the scale.
I have been eating horribly, stress eating due to all of the family drama, which is NOT an excuse and I am NOT happy with myself right now. I feel bloated but I can't seem to stop eating junk!
I hope to get back on track soon, wish me luck and I will check in later today or tomorrow!
Hope everyone had a good 4th!
Glad to hear from you! I have a feeling you will get a few recommendations for water. You CAN and WILL do this!
Just had to fix a "bad" drink as I was getting aggravated at everything! Oven won't ignite so I couldn't make anything decent for lunch. Repair place is closed for the holiday so along with working I have to have them come and hopefully just replace the igniter on the oven! Ended up making some pasta, some sauce and some chicken teriyaki meatballs! Sweating like crazy as it's about 97 outside! I think I'll have water and ground turkey and pasta salad the rest of the day! After my next drink!
Stay cool! Hope all worked out with your oven!
Back from TS3. Yes, DH and I BOTH cried. We rarely go to the movies, in fact, this was DD2 - age 3.5 first trip to the theatres. Now I remember why. I know it was a 3-D movie, which is more expensive. But just to get the four of us in was $40. How does that compare to the rest of the country?
Then the popcorn and drinks. I KNEW I shouldn't have left DH to get them. 2 HUGE, refillable even, bags 2 HUGE refillable sodas (I haven't had a soda since January!
) and 2 small drinks for the girls.
We spend $70 at the movies at noon.
DH was disappointed in the movie, he didn't think it was as good as the first two. But he had laughed at me when I commented that from what I'd read from the losers, I'd better grab some tissues. Then, I could tell he was weapy eyed when we left!
Oh well. Took a curvy backroad home so DD would fall asleep and nap, came home, and promptly got sick - curves, butter, and soda do NOT mix! Thinking about taking a nap while she does!
Have a great afternoon.
Taryn
Hope you are feeling better!
Thanks CC. Hope you continue to feel better!
Here is part of my playlist:
Bulletproof--LaRoux
I'll be you--the Replacements
Lose Yourself-eminem
escapade--janet jackson
into the groove--madonna
boom boom pow
heartbreak beat-pychidelic furs
save it for later--english beat
behind the wall of sleep-smithereens (LOVE this song!)
stronger--kanye west
under pressure--david bowie
imma be
1985--bowling for soup
cuts you up--peter murphy
so whatcha want--beastie boys
c'mon c'mon--von blondies
runaway--bon jovi
hey soul sister--train
I love my music!!!!
Thanks! And, thanks for sharing your music list! I got an MP3 player for Christmas and the only things I've downloaded are the C25K podcasts. Inspiration is greatly appreciated.
QOTD Saturday: What place do you dream of visiting someday. This can be anywhere in the World.
I Love
to travel there are so many places we want to go, we are planning Italy and Greece for 2012, and maybe Hawaii in 2013. I would also love to go to France, Germany, Egypt, and Australia. Id like to see the Grand Canyon, but since Im afraid of heights, Ive always been too chicken to plan a trip there its super cool to fly over though
! Of course, Id love to go to
Disneyland and Disneyland Paris. Im going to try to plan a side trip to Disneyland on our way to Hawaii when we go. Im definitely going to be a traveling retiree I may just sell the house and travel non-stop for a few years when Im older! Ill be the oldest backpacker in Europe
!
The Grand Canyon is so beautiful. I am afraid of heights. As in, I don't like stepstools. I did fine there as long as I stayed about five feet from the canyon wall. I think you can do it!
OMG! I grew up in Hickory, NC! Moved to MA when I was 9, 31 years ago! THe winner of the last, Last Comic Standing was from there! I'll have to look that up! I would love to get into Zumba!
Zumba is such a good workout! There is a place near my house that offers 10 classes for $50. I think that's a good deal considering the cost of a gym membership around here that offers classes. Of course, youtube sounds like a great idea, especially to help me learn the moves. It's a nice challenge for me as far as workout difficulties go, but very rewarding.
Boy, it has been a busy weekend! After spending Friday and Saturday in Dallas for my race, my nieces spent Saturday night and all day Sunday with us. DH, DD, my sister, nieces and I all went out to dinner and to the park for the fireworks. We got home about 11:00 last night. And, since DD fell asleep in the car, she wound up going straight to bed still in her clothes. We all slept late this morning and then decided at the last minute to join my sister, her girls and my other sister's two kids at the zoo this morning followed by a late lunch. Once again, DD went straight from the car to her bed to finish her nap.
I wish we had a zoo nearby. I was just reading that some zoos let people walk around in the morning, like a mall does.
I like to think about how I used to eat until I was stuffed, without out any thought of how many calories I was consuming, and know how much better I am doing, even on those challenging days when I do indulge a bit much.
Awesome job on getting up and exercising rather than tossing and turning for an hour.
Thanks! I am planning a morning workout for tomorrow too!
I was just replying to Deb about how important it is for us to know how we have changed on this journey.
It wasn't bad food-wise but I didn't have a ton of choices. I really hope I can get myself on track I have so many things I want to lose weight for in the next few months!!!
If you and/or Ann go to the Dis Meet I'll definitely be there! We only live 1 1/2 miles away. Aaron (ADP) does a great job organizing it. He has a silent auction with proceeds going to Give Kids the World - I got a great DVC watch last year! He also has giveaways every hour. He gets stuff from WDW and also picks up some donations from our local 
. I hope you are feeling better.
Hugs to you and I hope things settle down soon. Hang in there. 
