Accountability, Menus, Plans, Exercise, Stuff......February 2012

dewittmba · 02-04-2012, 05:43 PM

mj- I love kickboxing! I did taekwondo for years so kickboxing seemed like a natural next step. I took some classes once but can't afford it now. Great workout.

Beverlyjoy- This is a kettlebell.

They come in different weights and there are lots of exercises and combos you can do with them. You end up doing a lot of squats when using them so you burn a lot of calories using and building such big muscles.

Beverlyjoy · 02-05-2012, 06:46 AM

Hi chicks... yesterday was a healthful day... always grateful for that! I really concentrated on working most of the facets of my plan. I accomplished many - grateful for that too.

-eat seated only - almost all of the time (it's so easy to just 'stick' food in my mouth)
- no seconds
- slowed down
- concentrated on TASTING the food
- did my journal work
- read my advantage cards, etc.
- exercise
- sponataneous exercise (walked up and down the stairs for no reason except to do it)
- lots of water
- planned my food ahead of time
- used distractions to resist some unplanned food (gave into a few extra's too

DH and I went to the grocery together yesterday... I made sure no candy bars jumped into the cart!

Today we are going to some friends/neighbor's for the Super Bowl. I'll enjoy the game... but, the commercials, mostly. There will be four little kids running around. I know I'll love that, too. I've planned for some healthy foods and a taste of dessert.

dewitmama - ah-ha! so that's kettle ball. Thanks.

MJ - hoping you had a wonderful day.

mj5 · 02-05-2012, 09:12 AM

Good Morning! Today is my rest day and I am really glad! I can still hear my kickboxing coach yelling "you should feel this in your shoulders and core" from yesterday...I felt it then and I REALLY feel it now! Good stuff! We did lots of speed drills yesterday.

dewittmba--I love it too! When my trainer (I work with a trainer online) suggested it over the summer, I thought he had lost his mind. BUT...everything else he suggested was working, so I figured I would give it a try. I was incredibly lucky and found an amazing school and a fantastic instructor. I go twice per week. I would love to go more often, but it just doesn't work in my schedule.

Beverlyjoy--Doing awesome! Sounds like a great plan for today. Dh has some healthy snacks planned for himself, very proud of him! Lucky for me...it's nothing I like, so no temptation there. I have my healthy snacks planned. If I really, really want a snack during the game, I'll make some popcorn.

Today I am going to lounge with the dogs, do some writing for skinnyms, and read. Ahhhh...nice relaxing Sunday! Enjoy your day!

dewittmba · 02-05-2012, 11:07 PM

Hope that eveybody made it through the game without too much damage. Today was my "off" day so no exercise and I did indulge in a couple of desserts. Back on track tomorrow.

mj5 · 02-06-2012, 05:44 AM

Good Morning! Yesterday was my rest day and I took full advantage of it! It was soooo nice

Did well with food..stuck to my nutritional plan from my trainer. DH made a homemade pizza w/ lots of veggies and turkey pepperoni and a small amount of baked chicken wings (all organic). I am SO proud of him for eating so well right along with me. Even he is noticing how much better he feels!

dewittmba--Nothing wrong with a little indulgance every once in a while. Good for you for getting right back on track today.

I am dealing with a LOT of fluid retention agian. Ugh...this is REALLY getting old. 6 more weeks of this med....the countdown is ON!

Going to the gym right after work today, can't wait!

Beverlyjoy · 02-06-2012, 08:20 AM

Hi chickies... got through the SB party well... along with a very stressful week. However... last night I gave into my cravings for chocolate and had some chocolate milk... then crackers....then extra bread I am planning for a healthy day today!

I am getting some nervous about my gallbladder surgery next week. It's not the surgery.. it's the thought of gaining any weight back. I've read that some folks gain weight after...others don't. I'll have to take it a day at a time.

MJ - sorry about that water retention. At least you know it's not 'real weight' from fat or muscle. Glad you enjoyed your restful day.

Dewitt- yep... hop right back on your plan and you'll be fine.

Have a great day.

rakel · 02-06-2012, 09:47 PM

Hey guys, I'm back again. You ladies are so consistent. It's comforting that you are always here, kicking butt as usual.

Unfortunately over the holidays I gained back some of the weight I lost, all the way up to 315. I've since lost a few pounds but nothing major. The scale was 312 this morning.

I had a gyno appointment today... She said everything looked good and my BP was good. I think she said 123/74, but she said it kind of fast so I am not 100% sure. I was very pleased that it was normal, I had my doubts due to the weight gain and thinking perhaps I am not very healthy at all. However, I am starting to realize that I am young and have a lot of stamania so I don't know why I am so negative...

Anyway, I have health insurance now so I am shopping for a primary doctor. I want to get some baseline tests done - blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid, etc. basically, I am terrified of what I will find out, but after my appointment today I am feeling fairly confidient. But we'll see.

Today was good, I exercised for about a hour, came in under my calories today, and feeling pretty jazzed at any rate

rakel · 02-06-2012, 09:53 PM

Beverly- I'm sure you will do great post-op

I'm not sure how it effects your exercise regimen at all, but hang in there! We know you can do it!

Beverlyjoy · 02-07-2012, 11:33 AM

Hi chicks! Yesterday was mostly healthy. Once again I ate extra in the evening. I need to 'nip this in the bud' as they say. I will work very very hard tonight on NOT eating after 7:30.

I went to see my aunt in hospice yesterday. She was having a good day - we had a wonderful visit. I am grateful.

Another relative, who is also in hospice, passed away yesterday. He lives a couple of hours from here. So, I'll go there tomorrow for the visitation and I can swing over to where my stepmom is recouperating from her surgery. Actually, it will work out well - bacause I need to go back there anyway.

Rakel!! - it's wonderful to see you here again. Hop right back on your plan and you will be fine. I am thrilled for you having health insurance now. It's wonderful. Thanks for your encouragement on my gallbladder surgery.

Hi to dewitt and MJ - hope you and anyone stopping by have GREAT day.

mj5 · 02-07-2012, 09:17 PM

Hi! Awesome Zumba and bodyfit classes tonight! I have a feeling my booty will be sore in the morning!

rakel--Welcome back! Great to see you!

Beverlyjoy--How did you do not eating after 7:30? Sorry to hear about your relative. Glad you had a nice visit with your aunt. Thanks! I know...it stinks, but thanks to my trainer and reminders from him...I am trying not to let it get to me!

Still no training materials, yet....hopefully tomorrow!

OH! I have some new articles up on skinnyms.com (I can share the links if you would like) AND someone shared one of the them on the Dr Oz facebook page yesterday. THAT is soooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rakel · 02-07-2012, 09:51 PM

Lately I've been exercising while watching an episode of Heavy on Netflix. If that's not solid motivation for losing weight I don't know what is! I working along with 'em! Today my food wasn't too bad, I stayed under my calories but I was starving after lunch. I had a salad that with dressing and all was less than 400 cals, and I am used to eating meals in the 700-1000 range. So, yeah an adjustment but I'm not doing too bad with it. So far anyway.

I was actually excited about doing my workout tonight... I haven't felt that way in a long time. I am trying not to focus on th scale too much, but it felt good this morning when I was down a pound from yesterday. But even if it didn't budge, and if it doesn't budge tomorrow, I will keep going!

MJ- so awesome that your hubby is working on eating healthy too. My husband tries sometimes, but lately it's been a lot of soda and fast food, and I've noticed his energy level has decreased. Hopefully my efforts will inspire him too. At least, the meals I make for us can be healthy.

Beverlyjoy · 02-08-2012, 04:30 AM

Hi chicks.. I am still struggling with evening. It's totally stress eating. I am grateful, however, my weight is the same as last Wednesday. I will keep trying. Today, I am going to be going to check up on my stepmon and also an out of town visitation for a family member who passed away. I am going to be packing my healthy food.

Rakel - I am so glad to hear you are excited about your workout!

MJ - I'd love for you to post the links of the articles! I hope those materials arrive soon. It's exciting.

Have a great day, friends.

Kitcherella · 02-08-2012, 05:37 AM

Hello! I'd like to join too!
I started a month ago and I am doing so well in terms of eating but I need to exercise more. I've started walking as much as I can. Yesterday for example I went to the park despite the terrible weather and walked while listening to Harry Potter (audiobook).
Sunday was fun too. Again terrible weather, it felt like I was in movie set as it was so foggy that the people in front of me were disappearing

I have Jillian Michaels 30 day shred but I've been putting it off until I feel strong enough. I tried it on my first or second day and felt unbelievably sore afterwards. Overenthusiastic, I guess. So I decided to take it slow.
Greetings to all

mj5 · 02-08-2012, 09:19 PM

Hi everyone! Great workout at the gym tonight! My booty is SORE, hahaha!

rakel--You are doing great! Keep going!!! I hope your efforts do inspire your husband, it definitely makes it easier for you and he'll be healthier as well. My dh told me tonight he has lost 25lbs since I started working with my trainer. I am SO proud of him!

Beverlyjoy--You've got this. You CAN do it! Hope things went well today. I'll post the links down below. AND...my training material came today! SO SO SO excited!

Kitcherella--Welcome! Starting with eating and then adding in some exercise is a great plan!

http://skinnyms.com/you-really-can-z...and-no-rhythm/

This one (the Zumba one) was linked to the Dr Oz Daily FB page. SO cool!!!

http://skinnyms.com/eating-better-on-a-budget/

These are a couple of the first articles I wrote....

http://skinnyms.com/beating-gym-intimidation/

http://skinnyms.com/things-i-never-thought-i-would/

Beverlyjoy · 02-09-2012, 08:22 AM

MJ - AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for the links. I love the messages and your positive enthusiastic attitude.

I did well yesterday... stepmom is doing well. The visitation was so meaningful to our cousin's family.

Kitchella... WELCOME Please feel free to post as much as you like. Folks on 3fc have alot of friendship, wisdom & kindness.