173.4 Fudge and PMS. Not a good combo. And too much snow to run or bike outside. :(
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173.4 Fudge and PMS. Not a good combo. And too much snow to run or bike outside. :(
Yeah, I know what you mean, JESVETMED! :(
144.4 - and I feel YUCKY!
Fat and Bloated! :mad:
Lynette
still at 151. PMS for me here too plus a stomach bug is going around at work so I have been feeling pretty tired and achy over the last few days.:(
No change this or last week. A special friend passed away a few days ago and my heart isn't in much of anything right now, but I'll get back into the swing of things again; if not this year, next for sure.
i'm really sorry about your friend kjay. do what you need to just to get through it, exercise and healthy eating are always there waiting for us.
i'm fighting some serious blues these days so having some trouble caring much about anything right now and even though i know getting back into exercising always makes me feel better, i've yet to cross over that line and actually do it. instead, i wallow some more.
keep the weights coming, i'm updating as you post.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...A4CgfyVg&hl=en
I just looked at the spreadsheet with everyone's changes for the week. WOW! You are doing great. What's your secret???!!!
Mistie
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Originally Posted by Mistie
Thanks. :) I started doing Weight Watchers on 11/5, and it really seems to be working for me. I have been scrupulous about recording everything in the online planner, and I've been getting a fair bit of exercise. That combination seems to be working.
I'm out of town right now, so I wasn't able to weigh in on Friday. On Weds I was still 153.5, so Possegal, can you use that as my Friday weight?
Right now we are in Arizona, which is experiencing much more pleasant weather than Oregon at the moment. It's been great for my exercise program! I went for a run yesterday morning, followed by a 2.5 hour hike with Jeff and his brother John. This morning, we went on a 1.5 hour mountain bike ride with both of Jeff's brothers. Usually I find it hard to get enough exercise on vacations that involve family, but this has been great so far.
For the first time since I started WW, I'm not recording my WW points while I'm away (4 days totoal). At home, I log on after each meal, but here it's much more difficult to do that. So, I'm just being really careful about small, healthy portions, and keeping the treats to an absolute minimum. I 'm hoping I get home on Monday and see that the scale shows continued progress (or, at the very least, no gain.)
Susan
Thanks for writing about your success, Susan. Arizona sounds wonderful in the winter. I'm in the SF Bay area and would LOVE to find a somewhat easy ride for a week in a warmer climate. Last year I rode in Death Valley for a week, but with a tour group, it's somewhat expensive.
Anyway, it was good to hear about all the exercise you're getting and about WW, too.
Will do Susan, added in your Wednesday weight for you.
I love the sound of your family holiday! I know what you mean about finding it hard to workout during family visits, but you sound like you have a lot of active folks in the family, so that helps. Winter time is tough for me, but come spring I'm looking forward to being able to ride with my brother in law when I'm back in Pittsburgh. He started riding again last summer after a couple years off due to a bad accident. He got back on the bike to join us in the Livestrong challenge, especially since he's married to the sister that has cancer and we ride for her. Now he loves his bike again, he just won't ride to commute or on the roads, we go to the local parks, which in Pittsburgh are very hilly and quite the workout! I can ride with my other sister and her husband in Philly too, so I'm planning on that. I just have to find a way through the winter.
I just went to the local pool and swam for 45 minutes. Since I've not done that since grad school, many years ago, it was a lot for me to manage and I'm proud of myself for going. Now I just have to keep it up and work up to longer workouts.
I'll weigh in on Monday. I'm in this "fitness challenge" with my sister and 4 of my friends and we weigh on Mondays, so I try to keep it to once a week.
Oh crap, I got so busy racing and working that I haven't been back here for the weigh-in. I also have been avoiding the scales big time but just made myself hop on. Back to 126.5! :eek:
No Christmas pudding for me, oh dear! :(
146.5. Have been slakcing on WW but pretty happy around this weight. My ultimate goal is 130-135 so I will be working hard come New Year. This week it is cookie time!!! :o
Those of you on WW how do you manage to be so diligent about recording everything? I don't have a problem at home, but at work its kind of hard to, unless I just use a very small notebook. I have a couple of small pockets in my scrubs and don't like to leave anything laying around in the lounge/lunch room.
I work in front of a computer most of the day, so after I eat something, I just pop open the screen online and record it before I go back to work. At home I have a laptop in the living room, and often bring it in to the kitchen to calculate the points as I'm cooking. I realize this probably sounds like overkill to many people, but i *really* like the discipline. It's very black and white. I either have points remaining, or I don't. If there aren't any points left, I stop.Quote:
Originally Posted by surgtech1956
One other thing I've found helpful is to use the points tracker as a PLANNER. If you take your meals to work, or know what you expect to eat, you can put it all into the tracker in the morning. Edit in the evening if you ate more or less of something than you'd planned.
Susan
Good for you!! You *should* be proud of yourself. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Possegal
I need to start swimming again too. I have two tris planned next year (one in May that I do every year, and a longer one in the summer). Unfortunately, I'm a lousy swimmer, so it's so hard for me to get motivated to go. Swimming is a great workout, though - I'm always beat (and really hungry!) after a workout.
Today is my WW weigh day. Last Weds I was 153.5, today 153.0. Soooo, looks like I didn't totally sabotage myself over the weekend in Phoenix/Tucson. I was a bit worried on Saturday evening, as the whole family spent many hours building "gingerbread" houses (in reality, the various houses were made from gingerbread, graham crackers and pretzel sticks) and I found myself snacking on the various decorative candies. But, it looks like I managed to essentially maintain, so I'm pretty pleased with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Next big challenge is tomorrow. We're having dinner with friends. Should be a very healthy meal with a roast turkey and LOTS of veggie sides. It's the noshing that is usually my downfall - cheese & crackers, chips, smoked salmon...... Mmmmmmm.
Susan
I'm really really late posting again but it's hard with family around and presents to buy/wrap. My weight for last Friday was 137. I still feel pretty bloated, it will be nice when the holidays are over and I see what actually sticks.
Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I'm going to try not to be late posting again this week.
Wonder of wonders. 152 today.
On Wednesday I decided to treat myself to a new pair of jeans, one size smaller than the ones I'm wearing now. I haven't received them in the mail yet, but I hope they fit!! My current pair in this style has started to get too baggy. :)
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday week. And that you treated yourself to some holiday yummies. Jeff makes the most wonderful apple pie, and there was no way I was denying myself a (small) piece of that yesterday!
Susan
Holding steady at 140.
I wish you could see me, here, sitting on my couch eating an orange when I have a kitchen full of high calorie, delicious goodies just a few steps away. I amaze myself with my will power :rolleyes:
That is because I am now SERIOUS. You should see the resolve in my eyes. I wasn't really serious before. That is why I have basically stayed the same since summer, but that is all going to change. I am motivated to shed some weight since that will be considerably less expensive coming off of me instead of off of my bike.
That will improve my riding and make the pictures of me that they take on all those charity rides and post online be less fluffy. My new jersey will also fit better with a little less tummy to stretch over. Christmas is now over. I am not waiting until New Years. I don't have a lot to lose, but 4 or 5 pounds will make a huge difference in how my clothes fit and how I feel. It has been a great and delicious Christmas, but now it is time to start back to healthy eating! (AND I went to the gym today!)
Down to 144.5 this morning. I really didn't over indulge at Christmas but did enjoy the baked yummies. Can't get into the 2 size smaller pants my mom bought but they zip. My thighs are just a tad heavy. Can't decide if I want to exchange, I think I will wait a couple of weeks because I am running more and the scale in moving down.
Grits - your renewed determination is inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
When I was coming home from the gym this morning, crunching on a granny smith apple, I too was fantasizing about all the yummy leftovers I have in my kitchen from yesterday's meal.
Aggie Ama - I've never been much of a runner, but each winter I start up again to prepare for a Spring Tri that I do. It amazes me how much work running is, and how it can help the pounds melt off. A good friend of mine ran the Portland marathon this fall. I saw her right after the event, after not getting together with her for a few months, and was astonished at how slim she'd become. She told me that if I wanted to lose weight, I should train to run Portland next year. I politely declined. :D Nonetheless, I do want to work up to a 10K by June, and hope all the run training I'm doing will make me look as good as she does!
Susan
still hanging in at 151. I guess that is better then going up. Next year will be my year for the weight loss:D
Key lime pie.....it's really my biggest downfall during the holidays. I just can not say no to it. It calls me from the other end of my mom's house...."Mistie, aren't you hungry for something limlicious?!" Well, I have had many pieces and soon it will be gone and will no longer call to me from the basement refrig. My hearing is going EXCEPT when KL Pie calls to me.
Not sure what my numbers have been in the past, but I think I'm back to where I started, which is 185. I feel more motivation coming on, though. :D
173.4. AGAIN. Which, considering the junk I ate this week, is a blessing.
I'm with GRITS. DETERMINATION is the word for the new year! OK.. after January 3rd, which is when we actually celebrate Christmas at the in-laws. Big Feast.
THEN... DETERMINATION!:rolleyes:
A balmy 70 degrees in NC today! Can you believe it? I put on a pair of my new socks for inspiration and motivation and actually went for a ride - for the first time since late Oct. A little breezy, but it was great. I am trying to formally excercise - either ride or go to the gym- 5 days out of the week. I am also upping my cardio time by 10 minutes at the gym making it 40 min. plus a cool down. I have basically cut out sweets, with a few necessary exceptions, and bread (except for some good whole grains). I am only weighing on Fridays because I tend to sabatoge myself when I see I have lost weight. Here's hoping for dietary success for all of us for 2009!
Hi Guys,
I am out of town on vacation, so please just put my weight down as the same as last week.
I will be back home by Wednesday, so I will weight in on the last day of this year.
But by the way my clothes are fitting right now, I don't expect it to be good news. :rolleyes:
Lynette
They fit! They fit!! Needless to say, I'm ecstatic. It's been soooooo long since I've bought a pair of smaller jeans. I was last this size in 2003 - 5 years ago! :eek: Where has the time gone??Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Jeff & I have decided to go contra dancing with friends for New Year's Eve. I don't know a thing about contra dancing, but they have lessons for newbies. I wonder if they'll have a spare right foot to replace the 2nd left foot I have?? ;) I figure it's a good way to burn off the food and drink that will be consumed and keep me on track....
Susan
I have rediscovered Angel Food cake...very low fat and satisfies my sweet tooth. Even better with fresh (or frozen this time of year) berries. Just thought I'd pass that along.
I had a sit-down talk with my parents a month or so ago...they are very sedentary and overweight and I'm worried about them. I told them that I want them around for as long as possible, and that in order for them to do that they need to take as good care of themselves as they possibly can. They may well be taking it to heart; my dad's already lost 8 lbs (most because he got quite sick for a few days), but he's motivated. My stepmother SAYS she's motivated but I'll wait for actions. Based on everyone's good experience here with WW, I might suggest that to them.
Happy New Year everyone!
Congrats Susan! Enjoy dancing, I have no clue what type that is but should be fun.
Tulip- and some light cool whip! Angel food, a few berries and fat free cool whip are a really low point treat for the WW clan or just one not to feel guilty about for anyone. Unless you have trouble not eating a whole tub of cool whip like me. :p
I was holding steady last night when I felt the urge to weigh, lets see how tomorrow looks. Stress from the oh-so-sick puppy and the rather large bill associated with it really kills my appetite.
I don't like cool whip, but I do light vanilla yogurt with it. Yum.
I hope the pup and all works out for the best.
Contra dancing is kindof like square dancing, I think. Very cool. I'm determined to get alot better at Latin dancing in 2009. I love it, and now I have a dancing partner.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contra_dance Sounds like fun! Although it says that in North America dancers are encouraged to change partners with every dance. That part I don't like. I like dancing with Jeff because he knows my limitations!
Tulip, I wish I had the talent for Latin. Jeff can dance most of those rhythms, but I find I don't have the "hip wiggle" it seems to require. I'm too stiff. I can fake the swing, waltz, foxtrot, etc., but anything beyond that usually finds me making a mess of it. Do you take lessons?
Maybe it's in my Iberian genes, I don't know, but I my hips just go. I have taken lessons in the past (years ago) and I think I will either take more lessons or just go dancing with my SO. He's such a good dancer (but no Iberia in him!).Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Year end "official" weight = 150.5.
Happy New Year everyone!!
Susan
[QUOTE=Susan Otcenas;392072]Year end "official" weight = 150.5.
You go girl! Way to end the year!
Year End Weight: 145.
Not my goal but I am down a bit. With only 10 lbs left I want to lose I guess I should expect a slow down. I felt super fabulous at 130-135 so the upper end is my ultimate goal.
I did just get Sonic on the way home from the vet. :o Starting Friday cooking at home and eating better. Plus running. I may have sold my commuter bike (it just was a horrible fit and I hated it) but I think I may do the backpack commute thing home next week. I think I will just handle my 28 mile commute home on my Cannondale until I can get a Bike Friday. :p What does this have to do with this thread? Happy New Year everyone!
Final Year-End Weight: 143.4
I am finding that kinda funny - it is the EXACT weight that I started at!!
Here's to weight loss in 2009!!
Lynette
Jeff & I went contra dancing last night, as planned. We met our friend Amy there, who gave us a little mini pre-lesson lesson. Then they had a lesson for the clueless folks like me, and taught us the basics. The caller was very patient, and very clear. The first two dances I did alright, managing not to screw up very much, but after that the dances got more complex and the rhythms got faster. By the end of the 4th dance, I was struggling. Fortunately I had a very understanding partner for that one! :o
Eventually I got blisters from my shoes :( and decided it was time for me to become an observer. It was alot of fun to watch - there was an elevated area at the back of the room, so I could observe everyone spinning and twirling. It was great to see Jeff having such a good time. He danced for 3 hours. He used to dance quite alot before we met, but fell out of it in recent years.
Great exercise too! Weightwatchers gives 3 activity points per hour of dancing. Jeff thinks we should do this once a month or so, so perhaps I'll add it to my weight loss plan for the new year...
Hope everyone had fun last night!
Susan