~The YES WE CAN reach our goals daily thread!~~

Original post by MerSaysEh

Apr 30, 2010 08:04 AM

Good morning ladies who are committed to sticking with their plans, following through and reaching our goal weight targets!!!

My update for today: did groceries last night and stocked up on healthy options and WW snacks. Got on the scale today for the first time in a couple weeks so I can start monitoring my progress and to my SHOCK I'm at the same weight I was at my lowest recorded point. My lowest weight so far has been 132 lbs back in December, and since then I have fluctuated between about 133-135.5, but today I was right at 132. Which is kinda unbelievable but yay! Good place to start!

Soooo how about you?? Becki? Did you do jumping jacks??

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!

MerSaysEh Posted: Apr 30, 2010 10:50 AM

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Posted by jackieee

heheh Mer you're so cute!!

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!! I need this motivation. thanks chicas :)

thanks :) i never got to be a cheerleader cuz we didnt have them in high school so i'm doing my cheering now!! its sooo helpful to have support and people to be accountable to!

Michy2009 Posted: Apr 30, 2010 11:01 AM

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Yay for this post!!!

Went to WW last night for my weigh in....I have been on the plan two weeks now....down 4.2 lbs so far....13 more to go!

Trying to incorporate more fruit and water into my diet....I am not big on either...really wanna up the water....I think that will make the difference.

25 min walk during lunch today.

That's it for now...

flibbertigibbet Posted: Apr 30, 2010 11:52 AM

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okay so. FIRST:

great job ladies. everyone is planning healthy foods and exercise. AWESOME.

second.

i won't lie. i didn't get up early this morning to move around like i planned. i definitely chose to sleep an extra half an hour. OOPS.

but i did just get back from the grocery store.
i got:

lettuce
bean sprouts
no calorie dressing (***. how? it tastes NOT delicious. i'm eating it on 2 cups of lettuce right now with the sprouts mixedin.
a big thing of oatmeal
grapefruits
only one diet frozen meal because they only had one of my favorites and the health choice meals were on sale 'pumpkin squash ravioli' SO good.
two 100 calorie yogurts. 'cinnamon roll' MMM.
and tuna fish. 79 cents a can. DELISH.

I just wanted to give one of my tips for pushing water and staying full/avoiding snacks you shouldn't be having

When I'm on my best behavior this is what I do:

I get a craving? Well I fill up a big cup of water. Like a 16 oz cup or bigger.

I tell myself I have to drink the whole thing before I'm allowed to have any more food and then wait 5 minutes.

Usually this makes me change my mind. And... I've drank 2 or more cups of water!

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:12 PM

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Update on the H2O front. I've downed 16 ounces so far. I tend to get through a huge amount of it during the afternoon hours (I'm still nursing my iced coffee right now..)

Becki, honestly, how is that zero-cal salad dressing? I'm wicked picky about dressings...a lot of the bottled stuff gives me a yucky aftertaste. Is it that brand that has all sorts or zero-calorie stuff? (I think it's name starts with a 'W'? ) I might try it, but no one I know ever has.

I usually just make my own. A little olive oil + balsamic vinegar + lots of black pepper.

I hate that the really yummy ones are so bad for us. Oh, Hidden Valley, how I love yoooooooooooou.

flibbertigibbet Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:16 PM

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its called walden farms. i got it at stop and shop. i got the caeser dressing they had about 5 types.

it wasn't the worst thing ever that's for sure. beats plain lettuce!

no sugar, calories or fat. but a serving is like 11% of your sodium for the day.

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:21 PM

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That's how they compensate on the taste front - by adding salt.

I think I might just stick to my go-to of olive oil and vinegar.

You know what else is good on salad? Squeeze limes on it. It's very fresh tasting. No dressing needed. A little black pepper and/or a dash of salt...really good.

Thanks for the info though!

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:23 PM

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I've been running so much so much all week and I've been stuck the scale has stayed the same at 117 with a few .2 or .4 lbs fluctuations. Can be frustrating.

My meals are all planned out for the day:

B: Shredded wheat and coffee

S: 100 calorie pack of cupcakes

L #1: Salad w/ FF dressing, carrots with hummus

L #2: Reduced fat PB & sugar free jelly on whole wheat

S: grapes

D: whole wheat spaghetti and grilled chicken

After work, I'm going for a short 2 mile run...saving my energy for Sunday- my 10k!

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:24 PM

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Posted by kris_gets_hitched

Update on the H2O front. I've downed 16 ounces so far. I tend to get through a huge amount of it during the afternoon hours (I'm still nursing my iced coffee right now..)

Becki, honestly, how is that zero-cal salad dressing? I'm wicked picky about dressings...a lot of the bottled stuff gives me a yucky aftertaste. Is it that brand that has all sorts or zero-calorie stuff? (I think it's name starts with a 'W'? ) I might try it, but no one I know ever has.

I usually just make my own. A little olive oil + balsamic vinegar + lots of black pepper.

I hate that the really yummy ones are so bad for us. Oh, Hidden Valley, how I love yoooooooooooou.

Try the Maple Grove Farms Ones...they are sooo good!! The dressing I have is 40 calories and 0 fat.

jackieee Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:35 PM

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Posted by ourwedding9510

Posted by jackieee

Yaaaay!! I need this. I have epics May 22, B pics July 8!!!!, and wedding August 22. Time to get my fat a s s in shapeeee. (Though, I dont want to lose my booty because I like it and so does FH heheh).

I'm going to do Jillian Michaels DVD today. I'm going to cut out all the snacking at work I've been doing and only have salad today.

Tomorrow we are going to go to the beach so getting in a bathing suit should be motivation.

Starting tomorrow- May 1....I'm going to make sure I go to the gym or do Jillian Michaels tape 5-6 days a week!

Last I went on the scale I was 165. I'm 5'9

Goal is 150 and TONED!!!!!

OMG! I did the Jillian Michaels DVD last night and I thought I was going to kill her! 'feel the burn? That's because you're working your _____' I just wanted her to shut up because I was DEF feeling it HAHA! The DVD is AWESOME but it kicked my A$$. I have another DVD that is a 5 day work out so I'm going to do that 5 day work out and then Jillian Michaels the next day, then rest and start all over again. I have Bach party in August in FL and I need to get into a bathing suit and then wedding and HM. Found a GREAT salad/wrap place in Astoria and I'm ONLY drinking water. Gotta get into shape to be healthy and skinny!

Yeah she works you hard. You feel the burn. I used to do it, so I want to add it into my rountine again.

Are you talking about Fresh in Astoria? by Steinway and the NYSC?? That was my favorite place when I lived in Astoria. I have a good one like that by me in Forest Hills. I might get dinner from there tonight.

MerSaysEh Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:48 PM

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Uch this thread has turned AMAZING! i love you alllll!

so my update (even though i told myself i had til may 1st beforei really started, i'm trying to be good).

only had water today so ar, no diet soda yaaay even resisted when boss took me out for lunch. I have had 2 small bottles and two glasses, so thats good.

b- oatmeal
s- light yogurt
l- whole wheat pasta with a ton of veggies and light tomato sauce
now- gum

so far i think pretty good! and the water is def doing its thing and going RIGHT thru me hehe you all wanted to know that!

i loooooooooove this thread!!!

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 30, 2010 12:49 PM

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Posted by MerSaysEh

Uch this thread has turned AMAZING! i love you alllll!

so my update (even though i told myself i had til may 1st beforei really started, i'm trying to be good).

only had water today so ar, no diet soda yaaay even resisted when boss took me out for lunch. I have had 2 small bottles and two glasses, so thats good.

b- oatmeal
s- light yogurt
l- whole wheat pasta with a ton of veggies and light tomato sauce
now- gum

so far i think pretty good! and the water is def doing its thing and going RIGHT thru me hehe you all wanted to know that!

i loooooooooove this thread!!!

Yo're doing FABULOUS!!!

jackieee Posted: Apr 30, 2010 02:03 PM

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The water is killing me. I always drink it, but today im drinking a lot....about 24 oz

I have to peeee so bad, and I teach so I cant just go. ahhhh

emc282rjm Posted: Apr 30, 2010 02:05 PM

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The water is killing me. I always drink it, but today im drinking a lot....about 24 oz

I have to peeee so bad, and I teach so I cant just go. ahhhh

This has been my issue all day!! The kids are taking a test and I am literally sitting at my desk with my legs crossed bouncing up and down--I have to go so bad!!

MerSaysEh Posted: Apr 30, 2010 02:06 PM

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Posted by emc282rjm

Posted by jackieee

The water is killing me. I always drink it, but today im drinking a lot....about 24 oz

I have to peeee so bad, and I teach so I cant just go. ahhhh

This has been my issue all day!! The kids are taking a test and I am literally sitting at my desk with my legs crossed bouncing up and down--I have to go so bad!!

no joke i have peed 6 times today. its annoying but also satisfying in a way, ya know??

flibbertigibbet Posted: Apr 30, 2010 02:27 PM

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gallon of water drank! CHECK

i try to have it drank by 2 pm that way i'm not having to pee all night.

i'm actually behind on my eating (whoo)

i just had that salad with the bean sprouts and dressing.

4 chips (yes i counted them in)

and a grapefruit.

about to have a bowl of oatmeal mmmm.

jackieee Posted: Apr 30, 2010 02:36 PM

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Posted by emc282rjm

Posted by jackieee

The water is killing me. I always drink it, but today im drinking a lot....about 24 oz

I have to peeee so bad, and I teach so I cant just go. ahhhh

This has been my issue all day!! The kids are taking a test and I am literally sitting at my desk with my legs crossed bouncing up and down--I have to go so bad!!

hahah I was like that while they were doing silent reading...and now I have detention and I cant take it. I had a 6 period day, plus this detention..i am dyinggggggg to pee!!

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Apr 30, 2010 02:38 PM

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I might try the Maple Grove Farms, Collen. Thanks for the recommendation!

I didn't eat my soup...I think that might be an afternoon snack for me. I'm barely through my salad as it is.

Not much of an appetite today...weird, but I'll take it.

The water's going down, albeit slowly, but I'm still chugging along.

Michy2009 Posted: Apr 30, 2010 03:11 PM

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Posted by weddingbees

gallon of water drank! CHECK

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HOW THE HECK DO YOU DRINK A GALLON OF WATER???? I CANT EVEN DO HALF A GALLON!!

Seriously, I wouldnt be able to work, I would have to pee like every five mins