'Put down that Twinkie!' - The Buff Brides Thread

Original post by DavaDay

Nov 16, 2006 10:24 AM

Hi girls,

We were talking about this the other day, and I thought I'd start a thread for those of us who need a little gym / diet inspiration now and then. I thought we could post here when we need a little motivation (i.e. 'It's a coworker's birthday and she brought in cupcakes! I think I want to eat three of them! Help!'), or when we did something we're proud of that might inspire others ('I ran 2 miles on the treadmill today! Go me!', stuff like that).

I was thinking that maybe if I had somewhere to 'report back to,' I might be more likely to go to the gym, and maybe even to eat a little better.

So here, I'll start: I never have time to make my own lunch in the mornings, and so I always end up eating the junk in the cafeteria. I have either french fries or tater tots 5 days a week! So delicious, but so bad. So yesterday, I went to Target and bought a week's worth of Lean Cuisine meals - I figure I can just heat them up in the microwave and I'm good to go! I've never had a Lean Cuisine before. Today I'm trying the Fettucine Alfredo - I'll let you know how it is.

irishsweetheart Posted: Nov 16, 2006 10:22 PM

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Posted by Nicoleta1222

Our Thanksgiving day feast was today also. I was so proud of myself I only had some turkey and stuffing. No desserts for me.... I have to lose only .4 more pounds....thats right point four to hit my goal at WW although I would like to lost more than that goal. I have been at the same weight for the last 3 weeks and I hope to finally loose that without my dessert today

You can do it! The feeling when you hit that goal is the best! When do you weigh in?

Nicoleta1222 Posted: Nov 16, 2006 10:38 PM

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saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m...... I will def let you know how it goes...'fingers crossed'

LT708 Posted: Nov 17, 2006 07:24 AM

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I started weight watchers online and friday mornings are may way in day, because I always use all my flex points on the weekend, so right now is probably the lowest I way all week . I weighed my self this morning and ....(drum roll please)...3.6 pounds!!!! This was my first week back on WW since the summer, so I'm so excited.

irishsweetheart Posted: Nov 17, 2006 08:04 AM

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That's great! Keep up the good work!!!

kimnsteve Posted: Nov 17, 2006 08:38 AM

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woo hoo i was at the gym everday this week...i sooo do not wanna go today...need some motivation! i have so much to do before the wedding that i am going to tomorrow

cherish83 Posted: Nov 17, 2006 08:57 AM

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I'm going to the gym tonight.. so lets post what we DID at the gym. I'll need the motivation to do the treadmill!

I've tried following WW. My mom has the book. But it does NOT work for me. I don't lose anything. Am I doing something wrong? I make sure I eat the 20 points.

irishsweetheart Posted: Nov 17, 2006 10:01 AM

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I don't belong to a gym but I'm going to go home and do another firm tape before I go out tonight. then I'll only have to do it another three time before thanksgiving. That was the deal!

irishsweetheart Posted: Nov 17, 2006 10:04 AM

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What's for breakfast girls? I'm making some oatmeal

cherish83 Posted: Nov 17, 2006 10:05 AM

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i swear i lost soo much doing pilates at home, i just have to motivate myself to do them.

cherish83 Posted: Nov 17, 2006 10:05 AM

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Posted by irishsweetheart

What's for breakfast girls? I'm making some oatmeal

I had a special k bar and an apple

irishsweetheart Posted: Nov 17, 2006 10:07 AM

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Posted by cherish83

i swear i lost soo much doing pilates at home, i just have to motivate myself to do them.

are they really hard to do? I've heard great things about them but I'm almost afraid to try it! lol

Can you reccomend a good tape?

cherish83 Posted: Nov 17, 2006 10:10 AM

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When i started to do them again, for a couple of days last month, your tummy really hurts. So at first it is hard to do. I do the windsor pilates. Those are amazing.

DavaDay Posted: Nov 17, 2006 11:15 AM

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I love Pilates! I used to do Pilates 3 or 4 times a week, for months, about 2 years ago and I never looked better. It makes you look so lean. I started doing Yoga around the same time, and they really complimented each other - I had such a strong core, and great balance and posture. I don't know why I got out of it, but it's so hard to go back. Now I'm really not capable of doing the exercises with as well control as before, and I feel like such an out of shape doofus, that I'm just not doing them at all.

If you're just starting Pilates, the Pilates for Dummies DVD is useful - maybe you could Netflix it and use it for a week? I also have Kathy Smith's Pilates for Abs and for Legs, and those tapes are great.

SoontobeMrsH Posted: Nov 17, 2006 11:19 AM

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I'm just starting to get back to working out & I'm huffing & puffing through 25 min on the techno craze machine.... I'm waiting to get more in shape before I start classes well for yoga &piliates

DavaDay Posted: Nov 17, 2006 11:22 AM

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The 'techno craze machine'??? Do explain!!!

SoontobeMrsH Posted: Nov 17, 2006 11:34 AM

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I don't know it's called techo_________ somthing I'm almost positive it's craze, and it just has you moving your legs & arms like your dancing... It kicks my as$!!!!!! but I feel great afterwards...

DavaDay Posted: Nov 17, 2006 11:39 AM

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I'm so intrigued! That sounds like fun. I HATE cardio machines, they're always so boring and I can't bring myself to do any one for more than 20 minutes. Is this machine like an elliptical machine?

Wait, people have a million different name for ellipticals, I meant this:

That's the only one I can stand for half an hour at a time. And it burns mega calories.

Edited: I like that girl's hair, but... is she real? Doesn't she look like she's from the Sims or something?

cherish83 Posted: Nov 17, 2006 12:23 PM

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It looks like an elliptical machine

megzzie Posted: Nov 17, 2006 12:26 PM

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Posted by DavaDay

I'm so intrigued! That sounds like fun. I HATE cardio machines, they're always so boring and I can't bring myself to do any one for more than 20 minutes. Is this machine like an elliptical machine?

Wait, people have a million different name for ellipticals, I meant this:

That's the only one I can stand for half an hour at a time. And it burns mega calories.

Edited: I like that girl's hair, but... is she real? Doesn't she look like she's from the Sims or something?

haha, she does look like a sim!