10 lb meltdown Nov 14th

allwildgirl

allwildgirl

Cathlete
Morning all!

Well, today has to be better than yesterday. Really. How is everyone else doing? I am scared to get on the scale on Friday. Maybe I'll postpone it so I don't depress myself. Or maybe I SHOULD get on, so I can kick myself in the rear.

Climbing back on the dang wagon again.
 
Hi Friends

Shelly- If the scale is scary maybe staying away until you feel better about it is not such a bad idea?

Last night I swear DE was trying to sabotage me. He put out Godiva chocolate on the counter and at my computer. What gives? He is trying to loose weight too, but has a wicked chocolate affinity. Geez. I am trying to shed mine and he is not helping. I may have to hide all the chocolate here while he is gone! For the recored, I did not indulge. The 'no junk food challenge' was my reason to obstain.

I better go see what today's challenge is.


[font color=purple][font size +1]Judy "Likes2bfit"

***The best preparation for tomorrow is to do today's work superbly well.
William Osler

***Eat Food. Not too Much. Mostly plants. Michael Pollan[/font]
 
Good Morning!

Today I did an I-Tread 35 minute plus the core work from 4DS Kickbox. This is a good core workout, no standard crunches and Cathe added some new innovative parts.

Shelley:
Climb on up! we are here pulling you back on! No duct tape allowed, we want to hear what you were going to say }( . I get up between 4:00 and 4:30 to workout or I would not be able to do anything. I love going home at night from work knowing that it is all done! Granted, I am in bed by 9:30! Try it for a week or 2 and it gets to be a habit. I don;t even have to use an alarm any more.

Shannon:
Welcome Aboard! You are so right, anything to keep burning those calories! The eliptical is my least favorite cardio machine but if it was all I was able to do, you better believe I would be doing it!}(

Lainie:
I hope you feel better today :( . Waiting to hear what you think of that yoga class.

Teresa:
Welcome! We are all here to support each other.

Michelle:
I too have problems including vegetables in my diet. I get the frozen mixed ones and try to have a cup with dinner. I don;t do so well though. That and drinking water are my 2 downfalls. I too really like soup, especially this time of year.

Tneah:
How long is that leg blast pre-mix? I have that series, but really didn't do any of the workouts! I was going to sell it on Ebay, and still might to put the money towards the new one coming out. Don't you just hate those mirrors! Why or why can't they do something to improve them and the lighting as well. All I can say is they must be designed by men x(

B:
Have fun on the I-Treads.. it has made all the difference with me and actually looking forward to my treadmill cardio sessions.

TK:
Thanks for the suggestions! I love pumpkin pie! I will be trying out that one for sure.!.:9

Have a great day!

Deb;-)
 
Good Morning All!

Wow Judy, you skipped the Godiva -- GOOD FOR YOU!! Halloween candy means nothing to me when compared to Godiva. Now, go hide it all!!

Shelley -- I just read your post from yesterday. Hang in there girl! You are right, you may have to get up at 4:45 during the weeks you have Sophie. I have two kids and really struggle getting workouts done in the evenings. Between homework, sports and dinner - its really hard. If you need an early morning workout buddy, count me in -- as I'm trying to switch over to mornings, and I'm not doing very well on my own. I also have to say -- since you are a single mom -- wow, you must be superwoman. I'm married and I still feel like there aren't enough hours in the day. I've lurked here for awhile and I can see what a great mom you are -- your girls trip last weekend is just one example. It's hard with kids, you want to spend all your time with them as well as eating at the "Cheesecake factory" with them. :) I, myself, am still trying to figure out how to balance it all -- AND still lose 10 pounds by Christmas.

Good luck to everyone today!!! I'm off to work out!

Michelle
 
Hey marvelous melters! It's Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday. Whoppee, yahoo! The weekend is getting closer and I still have no plans. I LOVE weekends with no plans - they happen so rarely.

Shelley, hoist me up too. The last two days have been horrid. I think I'll skip Friday's weigh in. I know I've gained back all I'd lost. Don't you just love the roller-coaster that is life?

Shannon, I'm so glad you've been given to go ahead for the elliptical. I don't know what I'd do if someone told me I couldn't work out. That's one reason I haven't gone to the doctor about my knee. Which, by the way, seems to be getting better. Now I think I may have just bruised it when I conked it with a dumbebell during suicides.

Hi to everyone else. Is anyone besides Shelley and I going through the troughs of despair? I sure hope not.

Michelle, I always include some carrots sticks and grape tomatoes in my lunch as a way to up my veggie intake. My family likes salad, so we have one with dinner almost every night. Just be careful with the dressing.

Today I packed my regular lunch, even though a sales rep is bringing in pizza or subs. I've found that if I deviate at lunch, I'm shot for the rest of the day. I'll be doing 4DS Kickbox and legs this evening. Good luck to you folks trying to get into the morning routine. I jsut can not do that. I'm not awake enough to step or lift effectively that early.
 
Morning, everyone -

I had some peanut butter last night, for the first time in over a week. Oh man did it taste good. I think I've got a half-way decent workout schedule set up now, since I can ellipticize, so I allowed myself a little "extra." :7

My PT showed me some more exercises last night for my calf and said that maybe in a few weeks I can try doing step without the step!!! There's hope!!! The OT still won't let me do weights though, the lousy bum, and he stuck my wrist in a brace.

Shelley - I remember you had considered morning workouts before. I know how tough those are... but hey, I was up with Coach Sean at 5 a.m. Monday, and it wasn't as bad as I thought. Hang in there, girl. You can do it!

Judy - did you hide that chocolate yet? DE is EVIL!!!

Robin - I've found the same thing about lunch. You're smart to bring your own - pizza is a killer!
 
Good morning!

I had 1 small slip last night -- DH and I split a cupcake and I have no intentions of allowing it to depress or derail me for the rest of the week. I'm back on the wagon and I don't have any junk laying around to tempt me. Today calls for kickbox and legs. I'll be subbing the cardio with something else.

ETA I forgot to mention that I didn't do a workout yesterday as I had planned. I pulled a muscle in my back the other day and I just didn't feel up to it. It's okay -- it was supposed to be a rest day, but I wanted to add in an extra cardio this week. There's another planned rest day so I'll do it then.

Cuz - I'm so glad you had a chance to reconnect with Coach Sean for a little ellipticising :D . I'll be ellipticising right along with you -- I could use a good dose of CC right now. I hope the wrist brace does the trick for your arm. It helped my elbow pain quite a bit. I hope you don't have to wait too much longer before you can go back to weight training.

Shelley and Robin - Today is a new day. Forget about past dietary indiscretions and simply vow to do better today. ;)

Judy - ^5's for your amazing strength in the face of Godiva chocolates! That DE!! What are we going to do about him -- lol!!

{{{{{tneah}}}}} - Your post from last night really spoke to me, hence the cupcake ;) . Sometimes we just need to have a little meltdown in order to keep moving forward. Oh yeah, and I hear you about the department store fitting rooms, toox(

Hello and good luck to everyone else. :)
 
Thanks for the wonderful support, everyone:) I'm sorry for being such a whiny b*tch lately. Sometimes it just all seems like too much, you know?

Judy - I can't believe DE put chocolates right in front of you and you RESISTED! High fives, girlfriend!

Robin - I'm holding on tight and not letting go, okay?

Michele - You wanted to add in extra cardio this week? Who are you and what have you done with the REAL Michele?

Deb - Okay, you've inspired me to do it. I'm a morning person anyway, so tomorrow I'll get up earlier and do my run.

Michelle - I'd love to have an early morning workout buddy! I'm starting tomorrow, so jump in whenever you like. I'll only probably be doing it on Sophie weeks, but I'll see how it works out. Maybe I'll enjoy having my evenings to myself!

Tneah - those fitting room lights (and sometimes mirrors) are HELL! I try hard to squint in fitting rooms.

B - you're starting with iTreads? Oh, I love 'em! They're so much fun and it makes the time pass so quickly!

Hi to everyone else and we can do this!
 
>Michele - You wanted to add in extra cardio this week? Who
>are you and what have you done with the REAL Michele?

It is ODD, isn't it!? :eek:

I think the real Michele had a reality check -- you know -- no pain, no gain -- that sort of thing ;) ;(


>Hi to everyone else and we can do this!

Yes we CAN! :)
 
Hey All!:7

I woke up recovered from my "dressing room episode!"x( Good grief.

Last night, despite my exercise angst, I did the Squeeze (weights just didn't appeal to me)skipping the lower body portion, as Leg Blast has taken hold and I am experiencing major soreness. Oh, its on the Butts and Gutts-didn't someone ask me?:) I also walked gently on my treadmill for about 45 minutes.

I have alot of writing to do today, plus its a trip to the salon for "gray root touch-ups" and a cut. I started going gray in my twenties, it sucks, I have to get my roots done every 4 weeks.:( I hate that whole "maintenance" thing you have to do with hair.I hate to sit still that long!:)

Okay, everyone, Thanksgiving is right around the corner,and since all of us will indulge and enjoy, tighten up the rest of the week!}( Seriously, what is a few days of really eating well and exercising? Just say no to the crap. Congrads on skipping the chocolate sweetie!:)

Just do it guys, we are strong, disciplined people right?:7

I will attempt a more personals later...but know I am right there beside you, ready to slap your hand if it reaches for candy or pizza instead of fruit and veggies!}( You all would do the same for me too.:7

Note: I use way too many emotion icons when I write.:D :D :D !
 
Happy Hump Day!!

Well.. I slipped yesterday. My fiancee was having a bad day and wanted to meet for a drink. I couldn't resist and had 2 martinis. But I was good all day and after the drinks I worked out when I got home! So I will not beat myself up too bad about it.

Shelley - Good luck with implementing a morning routine... I was able to do it for the past 2 months but on Monday I worked out in the p.m. and I felt like my workout was so much more effective than when I do it in the a.m. I feel really stiff in the morning. Maybe I need a longer warm up in the a.m.? Also, no need for apologies... we're here to support you!!!

Judy - I am amazed at your willpower! Good for you!!!

Deb - I have never been one to enjoy running so if the iTreads can make me look forward to treadmill cardio sessions, I would be ecstatic! Running is so effective and really makes a difference with my body (especially my stomach) but I just HATE running. My plan is to start out with, at least, 1 iTread session a week for this month and then build up from there.

Robin - Don't despair! Keep in mind those lbs. lost from last week to motivate you for the remainder of the week. You can do it!

Shannon - Glad to hear you can ellipticize! I completely laid off exercise when my knee started bothering me a few months ago and I know how much torture that is... Here's wishing you a speedy recovery on that wrist.

Michele - Hope your back is feeling better!! And good for your for not dwelling on that half a cup cake... IMO, it's definitely more productive to move on than to dwell.

Tneah - It's because of dressing rooms that I rather take a chance on buying stuff without trying on and then returning, rather than going through the utterly depressing dressing room experience. It can be brutal!!! Thanks for the Thanksgiving reminder - you're right on!!

Hi to Michelle, Lainie and everyone else I may have missed. Have a great day!

p.s. This was my very 1st time doing personals... this is time consuming stuff!

:)

Edited for spelling correction.
 
Hi Melting Muffins (or maybe I shouldn't mention muffins)!

I am having a bit of a rough afternoon--DS has a fever (came out of nowhere with no other symptoms as he seems to be over last week's cold) and he's not napping well. I am really up in the air about what kind of workout I can do, if I can do one at all--tough when I keep having to run upstairs to check on him. Maybe running up and down the stairs will be my workout. x( The reason I'm confused about what workout to do is that I finally got to the physical therapist today and he told me to lay off the step aerobics, jogging, and kickboxing--basically my favorite cardio activities. He said I could do the bike or elliptical--but I don't have access to either. I guess I need to start nagging the DH again that we need a stationary bike or a gym membership. So I guess for now I'm going to do the ankle-strengthening exercises he gave me, and maybe some other floorwork for legs, and stick to mainly upper body (getting kind of bored with upper body stuff).

The good news is I've re-committed myself to weight loss starting today. I have been really good so far (and considering it's almost 1:30 that's good for me) and I have my day planned out for eating. Tomorrow I go to the grocery store so I can stock up on some more good foods. I figured that if I am limiting cardio again I'd better be careful with the eating for sure!

Shelley--I am also scared to get on the scale because I've already peeked and it's going up rather than down. ;( Hence the recommitment today.

Judy, way to go avoiding the chocolate. I bow to your power!

Michelle, I have the same struggles as a Mom. Plus my DH doesn't care about losing weight, and he never likes what I make from the Weight Watchers cookbooks, so I end up making a separate meal for myself. Ugh.

Deb, I also struggle with veggies. Like Michele, I've been in a phase of not liking them lately, even though before that I was eating them quite a bit. I burn out on anything if I do it too much--even good things like eating veggies.

Robin, I've been down in the dumps with you and Shelley but I'm really trying to pull myself up by my bootstraps today--come on with me!

Shannon, I got the go-ahead to use an elliptical as well (or a bike) but I don't have access to one. I don't know when exactly I'll be able to do my other cardio. At least my upper body is fine for weights. Anyway, just saying I can comisserate with you on the limited exercise options!

Michele, I didn't work out yesterday either--just felt sore and miserable after having to drag myself through Monday's workout. Don't sweat the cupcake. Or maybe, yeah, go ahead and sweat it--that's one way to get rid of it. ;)

Tneah, I still haven't tried the B&G Leg Blast premix! Of course, I hurt my ankle not long after getting B&G so that's my excuse. :p Even the shorter premixes of B&G have me hobbling the next day, though. Sometimes I wonder if I have gray hair. I've been coloring it since college, so I have no idea what color it would be if I let it go natural. (I was blonde as a kid and it looks better with my pale skin, so I just keeping dying it blond--naturally it is probably dark blond to light brown).

B, sometimes ya just need a drink, ya know. I think I could use a martini or two right about now myself.

[font face="comic sans ms" font color=purple]***Lainie***
My fitness blog: http://fitnessfig.blogspot.com/ http://bestsmileys.com/exercising/7.gif[/font]
 
Oh why did I step on the scale???? I gained back the pound that I lost last week. Now I'm even. Bummer!!

I am going to stay super strong and hopefully it will be gone by Friday!

For lunch I had my usual - 1/2 turkey sandwich and a piece of fruit -- plus I added in a tomato. I loved it so much, I ate the WHOLE tomato. Thanks all for the veggie advice!!

Michelle
 
I want to propose something. We all understand how the scale can mess with the mind right? This next week, can we all try (well just me,if you all think I am nutso) taking out a measuring tape, measuring our thigh at the largest point, our hips, upper arms and waistlines? Write these numbers down (hide them if you must)and lets concentrate on inches lost, however small? I don't know, I am still getting on the damn scale every morning (I know, after my little speech) and its starting to mess with my head. It flucuates by three pounds everyday, and thats it. But I have noticed the jeans thing,where you use a pair of too-tight jeans as a gauge for your fat loss. Sigh.

I am sorry, don't mean to put my "stuff" onto you all. I guess I am feeling defeated by my scale at this point. But my clothes tell a different story, do you all understand what I mean?:)

Hope you are all having a great, clean day- I am, so far so good. I am munching some cantaloupe right now, pretty good. And I have had a few cashews and an apple. Made a protein drink and froze it for an "ice cream" treat later on tonight. Need to fit the veggies in later...how was that run this AM Shelley?
 
Hi everyone. Lots of pep talks today it looks like. I have really been working on diet the last few days. I keep reminding myself that I want to completely enjoy pie and stuffing on Thanksgiving so I keep reminding myself of that.

I love tneah's idea of using measurements as another gage. I do try and do this every once in a while and keep the paper with my measurements hiding in my make up case. I have always wanted to get one of those scales that measure body fat I thought that would be a good gage also. Do those work?

Tonight I am doing the new 4DS kickbox. Last night was the high intensity from 4DS this one always gives me the same high I get from running. I love that.

Judy-I don't know how you skipped the Godiva. I bow to your strength. I think I will chant your name next time I am tempted.

Same to Robin. I have a hard time turning down pizza brought to me at work so I don't have to pack lunch. Good job.

I don't think we should beat ourselves up for small slips. It's all about the long run. More good than bad. I do better when I remember this because then I get right back on track rather than just slip again because I already slipped. Does that even make sense?

Happy Wednesday all.

Cari
 
> This next week, can we all try (well just me,if you all think I am nutso) taking out a measuring tape, measuring our thigh at the largest point, our hips, upper arms and waistlines? Write these numbers down (hide them if you must)and lets concentrate on inches lost, however small?

Yup, that's what I did last week... I've always gone by inches lost more than anything else. I actually stepped on the scale for the first time in months when we started this check-in.... I've never been a slave to the scale... I just don't trust it. Even if it gives me "good" news, I know that number can fluctuate too easily and it would drive me NUTS following the ups and downs.
 
Did someone mention martini's?:9 Oh dear, I am holding out for next week-and then I will enjoy a glass or two of my favorite wine.:7
 
Hi melters. Seems to me there's been a theme lately - everyone is facing their demons, the scale, chocolate, cupcakes, dressing room mirrors, pizza, etc. For me, it's self-doubt. I'm just so convinced that despite staying perfectly on the wagon and keeping the exercise up, I still won't be able to lose the 10 pounds. I've not attempted a continued weight loss effort since being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, so I guess that's where all this doubt is coming from.

Tneah: I LOL'ed about your comment on gray root touch-ups. My hair started turning in my 20's as well. At the hairdressers I seemed to graduate from a little container of hair color to her hauling out a bucket and it being a 2 1/2 hour process. I was constantly falling asleep in the chair too! Finally I just gave up and went all gray. I'm just too lazy I guess.

Lainie: I think you need to add a bike or elliptical to your holiday gift list. Hope your DS is feeling better.

B: Well if you were going to slip and drink alcohol, you could do a lot worse than a martini. It's the alcohol with all the sweet mixers that are diet killers. To this day I still won't drink a pina colada because of the gazillion calories they contain.

Shannon: First you're ellipicizing, then step is soon to follow. I bet you're psyched! And boo to the bum putting your wrist in a brace.

Robin: Good for you for packing you lunch to avert a food trigger. They are having something at my work tomorrow, so I'll need to be just as prepared. The admin assistant does try to accommodate me by ordering a container of salad but it's always the yucky iceburg lettuce, and that's like eating water - not anything that will stick with me the rest of the afternoon.

I'm sorry if I missed personals for a few of you. By the time I get home to read the thread, there's already been so many posts! So hard to keep up. Very chatty group we are!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Our Newsletter

Get awesome content delivered straight to your inbox.

Top