SweatPea is going to sweat it all off...

Hi, SP.

First of all, I'm sorry upi didn't get the name you wanted, but even if you had typed it correctly, you couldn't have had it. (I tried it months ago and it was already taken) :doh:

Anyhow, congrats on almost hitting your mini goal. I wish I could lose weight as "easily" as you. Are you doing all your exercising at home, or do you go to a gym?
 
SunnySweetpea said:
Hi, SP.

First of all, I'm sorry upi didn't get the name you wanted, but even if you had typed it correctly, you couldn't have had it. (I tried it months ago and it was already taken) :doh:

Anyhow, congrats on almost hitting your mini goal. I wish I could lose weight as "easily" as you. Are you doing all your exercising at home, or do you go to a gym?
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I realized that after I had typed it in wrong and it took immediately. LOL

I work out at home. I don't lose weight easily - in fact it will probably be a slow road from here on out. Those first pounds were a little of a "cheat" since I decided to get serious after a vacation. ;)

Thanks for stopping by and saying HI!
 
HI,
I am just like you. I don't lose weight easily. My average before I joined here was 0.6 lb/week loss, very annoying. I am not sure why.
The real results I am seeing is from the twice a day exercise. My trainer in the gym said, vegetarians has a harder time losing weight than carnivores.Why, i have no idea. i don't know if this is true either.
You are doing great, you have good discipline with working out at home. Before I joined the gym last Sept. i was trying the home work-outs too, although I had no equipment. I did miserably. Now after months and months in the gym i have the discipline to push myself at home too...
Are you adjusting your ticker every day or once a week? i weigh myself every day, but only "officially record" it once a week.
Hope you are having a good day.
what will you do for exercise today?
Hajni
 
hajni said:
HI,
I am just like you. I don't lose weight easily. My average before I joined here was 0.6 lb/week loss, very annoying. I am not sure why.
The real results I am seeing is from the twice a day exercise. My trainer in the gym said, vegetarians has a harder time losing weight than carnivores.Why, i have no idea. i don't know if this is true either.
You are doing great, you have good discipline with working out at home. Before I joined the gym last Sept. i was trying the home work-outs too, although I had no equipment. I did miserably. Now after months and months in the gym i have the discipline to push myself at home too...
Are you adjusting your ticker every day or once a week? i weigh myself every day, but only "officially record" it once a week.
Hope you are having a good day.
what will you do for exercise today?
Hajni
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Hey Hajni, I was adjusting it everyday, but I probably should just do it once a week, but it has been bouncing back and forth - and you know what I just totally forgot to weigh myself this morning!

I am very disciplined here at home with working out. It was just that I lacked the motivation for over a year and dropped exercising down to almost zero. It wasn't my top priority. This past year has been my year for refocusing.

Well, I did a good thing and a bad thing today. I went over to my peep's (Bell) and we walked on a nature trail for a good 60 min. from start to finish. But then, I was on my way home (and even though she offered to make me lunch - a good healthy lunch too) I went and stopped at Wendy's. :( I got a combo meal with spicey chicken sandwich. It is my very fav thing from Wendy's.

I feel a little guilty, so I'm going to go get on the elliptical and use my total trainer before I hit the shower.
 
OK, guilt over...

I just finished 15 min. on my total trainer (biceps, triceps, abs, calves.)

Then, did 33 min. on the elliptical (includes 5 min. cool down.) said I went 2.42 mi., with over 3000 cycles, and almost burned 400 cals.

Now off to take that shower...
 
tonight's dinner:
ww rotini w/ a white cream sauce (recipe found on sparkpeople.com), grilled chicken breast, and broccoli

no snack (especially after my Wendy's cheat earlier in the day.)

Sparkpeople totals are about 1369.
 
Ok so the "no snack thing" last night didn't work, I ended up eating 1/4 of a bag of microwave popcorn the kids didn't finish. :sigh:

So, my weight was up a pound this morning - I'm thinking it's salt. So, I'm going to flush it out today.

Dh and I are going to the movies, so that means popcorn - I know so super bad. But we have been cutting back from the mega tub to just a medium between us. I know more salt, so I'm going to have to drink a lot today. We will eat lite the rest of the day (no restaurant food, just food at home.) Then grocery shopping - what a difference dates are after you've been married for 15 yrs, huh? :D LOL

I will also go get on the treadmill this morning (when dh is done.) It's the least of my favorite workouts, but the kids are up and playing video games already and I don't like bouncing around in front of them for a dvd work out (plus they have a friend over, and I'm sure that would embarrass them all!:rotflmao: )

I like to change things around so that I don't get bored with my workouts. I will probably take my ipod down and just listen to it instead of watching tv. It helped me the other day to have a better workout and I really need the motivation while on the treadmill.
 
Hi SweatPea,
Agree about listening to music instead of watching TV. When I bought the treadmill, I thought I can now watch all my shows and DVD's I have not seen. I lasted about twice. It slowed me down and I was not pushing myself hard enough. When I listen to music, I tend to run with the speed of the music so I only put very upbeat and fast music on my mp3 player.
Plain popcorns are not bad for you at all, hardly any calories and filling. I don't like the fact that it is so hard to find popcorn that is not swimming in butter.. I don't like butter on my popcorn..LOL
Come to think of it DH and I have not been to the movies since our daughter was born. 2 years and counting.. hmmm
About every day weigh in.. I am guilty of it too. It is crazy how it changes from one day to another. My scale shows 162.6 for 3 days straigth, then overnight I would lose a lb.. and hold it there for the next 3-4 days.. Crazy. :)
Hope you are having a great weekend, you are right on track !!
Hajni
 
Hey Hajni, Well it definitely was buttered, swimming in butter! :eek:

I did try to limit myself though. Don't know exactly how many cals I ate, but I'm sure it's more than overkill.

Today's menu:
ww pancake w/ blueberries and sf syrup
cottage cheese w/ peaches
movie theater popcorn
egg salad sandwich
broccoli slaw

water: 60 ounces so far
 
Forgot to post that I got on the treadmill this morning for 40 min. 2.76 mi.
 
Hey was the movie good?
I think that you are doing great! I probably wouldn't have even worked out had it been my house with strange kids over. (Since we don't have a basement that I can hide in.) So Way to GO! on not letting that situation stop you.
Have a great Day!!
Keep the Pace!!
Bellaryna
 
Hey Bell,

Of course the movie was great! I won't tell you about it since you don't want to hear about it. ;p

Today was my day of no formal exercise, but we did a lot of outside work - painting mostly.

I did step on the scale and of course was up, but it's only temporary.

Today's meals:

Pizza - 1 piece
salad w/ lite ranch and shredded cheese
bologna sandwich on ww bread w/ mustard
baby carrots

I missed breakfast and then forgot I didn't eat it.. sigh...
 
HI,
Hope you had a great weekend!! Keep up the good work.
Today was hard for me to get on the treadmill but I did it, only going 2.5 miles I think.
See you at the halloween challange. With luck, we might be even in the same team. :)
Hajni
 
SweatPea said:
Hey Bell,

Of course the movie was great! I won't tell you about it since you don't want to hear about it. ;p

Today was my day of no formal exercise, but we did a lot of outside work - painting mostly.

I did step on the scale and of course was up, but it's only temporary.

Today's meals:

Pizza - 1 piece
salad w/ lite ranch and shredded cheese
bologna sandwich on ww bread w/ mustard
baby carrots

I missed breakfast and then forgot I didn't eat it.. sigh...
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Glad you like the movie. I am beginning to think that Gil and I were never meant to see this movie in the theatre. LOL Every time we try something happens and then it's a no-go.
Don't worry about forgetting breakfast. With the way my weekends go I rarely eat breakfast they way your suppose to.
I think that your doing great. If nothing else you are being more mindful of what you are eating and how much and that my friend is half the battle!
Keep the Pace
Bellaryna
 
Bellaryna said:
Glad you like the movie. I am beginning to think that Gil and I were never meant to see this movie in the theatre. LOL Every time we try something happens and then it's a no-go.
Don't worry about forgetting breakfast. With the way my weekends go I rarely eat breakfast they way your suppose to.
I think that your doing great. If nothing else you are being more mindful of what you are eating and how much and that my friend is half the battle!
Keep the Pace
Bellaryna
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It's still out there and playing - go see it this week lady!

Ok today so far has been a no exercise day - none not even painting. But, maybe after supper I'll take the dog for a walk. It will be better than nothing.

Last night I woke up around 3 am and couldn't get back to sleep until just about the time the kids were getting up for school. Thank goodness they are older and independent - I don't have to do too much. But I still like saying, bye and "have a good day!" Today I only got up to see the 5th grader off, I couldn't manage to even open my mouth to tell the older one to have a good day. :sigh:

I've had a headache all day and I know it's from lack of sleep.

I did manage to go put in an app. at Barnes and Nobles. They are expanding one of their stores and are looking to fill lots of positions. So, I put in for a management position. They had this "job fair" at a local college and I think the people doing the interviews were just filtering for 2nd interviews. The guy that interviewed me really liked me and my personality (who wouldn't?) LOL But, he did most of the talking, so I don't know where he got his opinion from???? :D

Fine by me, it got a sticky note on it for a 2nd interview - so woohoo! :jump:

The only problem with this job would be the drive. And the winter roads....ugh!

Food wise today has been good so far. I'm thinking I should eat some more or something. I'm not gaining, not losing either - well after the theater popcorn, I'm just holding steady. And then AF came along - just what I love! :rollseyes:

Here's my menu for the day:

Breakfast: special K bar and banana
Lunch: Turkey burger w/ mayo, tomato, ww bread, cheese
Snack: chocolate covered raisins - I measured them out for 1 serving - dark chocolate too, so should be good right? LOL

Dinner: Haven't ate yet, but am planning on salsa and chips with some chicken maybe?
 
Congrats on you interview!! How far would you have to commute? I used to drive 1 hr 15 min one way to work. It was a pure nightmare. I loved the job and the people I worked with but eventually, after 3 years of commute I just had to leave... couldn't take it anymore. There were days in the winter time when the drive ended up being 3.5 hrs home!!! Used to get up at 4.45 to get to work ...
Can you maybe take a nap during the daytime.. I know I can't function properly if I didn't sleep enough, I am like a zombie.
Even with losing weekly, my weight sometimes does not change for 3-4 days in a row, and all of a sudden 1 lbs is gone overnight.. so don't worry about your food, just stay on track, you will see it coming off.
Have a good night, much better than last night was!!!
Hajni
 
hajni said:
Congrats on you interview!! How far would you have to commute?

The Drive would take about 45 min. on a good day, more with bad weather...I used to drive 1 hr 15 min one way to work. It was a pure nightmare. I loved the job and the people I worked with but eventually, after 3 years of commute I just had to leave... couldn't take it anymore. There were days in the winter time when the drive ended up being 3.5 hrs home!!! Used to get up at 4.45 to get to work ... :eek:


Can you maybe take a nap during the daytime.. I know I can't function properly if I didn't sleep enough, I am like a zombie.

I wasn't able to today, I tried, but it just didn't work. But then, I got this spurt of energy and cleaned house like crazy!!!

Even with losing weekly, my weight sometimes does not change for 3-4 days in a row, and all of a sudden 1 lbs is gone overnight.. so don't worry about your food, just stay on track, you will see it coming off.
Have a good night, much better than last night was!!!

Thanks I'm headed to bed now, I'm sure I will get to sleep and stay there. Too much on my mind last night, I guess?
Hajni
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Supper didn't turn out as I had planned. I was sitting her on the phone with Bell, and my family decided to get out the lunch meat. LOL

So I ate two pieces of olive loaf (yeah probably not the healthiest), one slice of cheese, and about 5 chips. I wasn't feeling too well or I'd probably have eaten more.

Then, later on I had strawberries w/ a little granola cereal and vanilla yogurt and a handful of pistachios.

No exercise - not even a walk with the dog. But I did do some cleaning. Tomorrow will be lots of walking. Dh and I decided to go to an amusement park. :) He has vacation this week, so we are spending it together.
 
How was your day in the Amusement Park? Did you walk around a lot?
Hope you had a good and exiting day.
Hajni
 
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