HLG

NikCole

(is that the right acronym, Telyco?!)

DH and I were just talking about setting goals, and then rewarding ourselves when we get there. So I thought I'd ask you ladies if you have any goals you're trying to reach, and when you get there will you reward/celebrate in some way?

How is everything else going? Anything to share... diet, fitness tips/vents?

NikCole

• -25lbs: I am going to book a spa day for myself (I have a gc, but will probably add in a service too!)
• -50lbs (my "goal" weight): I want to buy a new pair of designer jeans. I have a few pairs from my younger days, and I don't think I'd like the style even if they did fit. 
• DH wants to get a tattoo when he gets back in shape. He doesn't really have a # in mind... just wants to have some definition in his muscles and lose the beer gut

 

Everything else is going well. I did a ridiculous workout yesterday, and I can't even walk down the stairs today... so it definitely kicked my butt! I still went to the gym today, and did more upper body/weights (even though my whole body hurt, but more my legs) plus 20 (grueling) minutes on the treadmill.

I'm just deciding what to eat for lunch (eating late because I had a big green monster protein smoothie after the gym at noon) But, I'm getting sick of the same ol' things. I'll probably just end up having a turkey sandwich on whole wheat w/ some leftover avocado creama instead of mayo. I haven't had many whole grains/carbs today... and dinner is chicken and veggie kabobs. 

wendyj

Short term: I have to start planning my meals and tracking what I eat again. I've fallen off the wagon a little, especially at lunch time, so this will really help to kick-start my losing again.  

I'm just doing monthly goals. I want to lose 5 lbs each for July and August. That would put me at -25 lbs since I started WW and close to my goal weight. We are going to a family wedding Labor Day weekend, and I just want to feel good, maybe even buy a new (maybe sexy) dress for the event.

Tomorrow I start working out for real. Getting my butt out of bed and heading to the gym while DH and DS hang out, then will probably head to the mall in the afternoon and walk some more since the weather isn't sounding so great for tomorrow.

My exercise goal is to do 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes. I don't really care what it is, as long as it's not sitting on the couch!

MrsWhiteonWhiteSt

I lost .2 this week. Kind of frustrating since I tried really hard. I'm .4lbs away from my "Baptism Party" goal weight. So hopefully I will wake up Sunday morning at that weight.

My next goal is to be at my wedding weight by our anniversary (8/31). I have about 11lbs to lose by then. 

Our little neighborhood/block is exactly a mile, so we've been taking brisk walks after dinner, all 5 of us. Justin is awesome b/c he's like "faster! faster! I wanna be like Mario Kart!", so I get bursts of running in. I'm just trying to squeeze exercises in wherever I can. It's tough because usually I just cut way back on sugar/carbs and I can lose weight... now no carbs seems to = no milk. Nat takes a 6oz bottle, B takes 5oz. The 1 day I tried to go low carb I pumped...3oz. Not even close to enough and it's tough to defrost from my teeeeny freezer supply.

You girls have been great support!

NikCole

MrsWhiteonWhiteSt:

I lost .2 this week. Kind of frustrating since I tried really hard. I'm .4lbs away from my "Baptism Party" goal weight. So hopefully I will wake up Sunday morning at that weight.

My next goal is to be at my wedding weight by our anniversary (8/31). I have about 11lbs to lose by then. 

Our little neighborhood/block is exactly a mile, so we've been taking brisk walks after dinner, all 5 of us. Justin is awesome b/c he's like "faster! faster! I wanna be like Mario Kart!", so I get bursts of running in. I'm just trying to squeeze exercises in wherever I can. It's tough because usually I just cut way back on sugar/carbs and I can lose weight... now no carbs seems to = no milk. Nat takes a 6oz bottle, B takes 5oz. The 1 day I tried to go low carb I pumped...3oz. Not even close to enough and it's tough to defrost from my teeeeny freezer supply.

You girls have been great support!

.4 lbs is close enough in my book! And you look great... you just had twins for goodness sake! Eat a nice balanced diet so those LO's have plenty to eat. It will come off eventually. And when all else fails- Spanx! Those will make you look at least 5lbs smaller

And I agree, doing these daily check-in's have been great support. Especially because all my girlfriends are tiny size 4's... even after having kids! (b!tches)

Telyco

Haha - yep. I thought in the beginning about suggesting "The Chub Club" but didn't want to offend anyone - haha!!! 

I have been thinking all week about what I can do to talk myself out of getting a popcorn when DH and I go out to the movies this weekend...I have been trying to justify it as a reward..but I think even a small movie pocorn will make me gain all the weight I have lost - haha!

I don't really have a specific weight loss goal. I am about 50lbs away from my wedding weight but I gained probably 15 lbs after that before getting KU. So I'd say about 50lbs from where I am now - but I just don't know if that is realistic!

I'm doing well with food now - I'm at the point where food isn't such a big deal to me as it was, hehe! This morning the kids had doc appts so we swung by tim hortons after to get them a donut to split and DH a coffee. Typically I'd get a bagel and a coffee - but I just grabbed some water for the drive home and had some coffee here (where I can control the amount of cream and sugar) and a hard boiled egg and some grapes.

I can totally tell that I have lost weight (about 11lbs total so far)...and my gut seems smaller But I think I feel a lot skinnier than I really am - I can't believe I still have 50lbs to go...and that's just to get to a size 10!  I didn't go on the treadmill during naps today - so I'll have to do it later. I took Monday off b/c exercising on CD1 is a nightmare. So as of now I'll have to go on the treadmill on the weekend - I just don't want to have to do both days

I guess the only vent I have is that I am frigging tired! I don't know if it is AF or what...but I am just pooped. If it doesn't come back next week I think I'm going to have to increase my food intake or something.

I'm really proud of all of us!! Can we keep this up for the next 30 years or so???

NikCole

Telyco:

I have been thinking all week about what I can do to talk myself out of getting a popcorn when DH and I go out to the movies this weekend...I have been trying to justify it as a reward..but I think even a small movie pocorn will make me gain all the weight I have lost - haha!

I was just reading one of those "Eat this Not That" articles, and it said popcorn is the worst movie snack (like over 400 calories in a small w/out extra butter), and the best was junior mints (yuck), swedish fish or soft pretzel w/ mustard. 

But, if it's something you love (I hate movie theater popcorn), treat yourself! Get a small, and make sure to only eat half. And wash it down w/ lots of water, since it's probably loaded w/ sodium. 

DH wants to go out on Saturday (we bought a Groupon for Toro) and I told him I want to wait until I lose 15lbs and then we can go out for a cheat meal!

Telyco

Oh yeah - that popcorn is SO bad for you. I WISH I hated it!

I can do junior mints, I guess. Or maybe I can sneak in a 100 calorie pack of chocolate covered pretzels and splurge on that and a diet coke. All while DH inhales nachos right next to me!

NikCole

Telyco:

Oh yeah - that popcorn is SO bad for you. I WISH I hated it!

I can do junior mints, I guess. Or maybe I can sneak in a 100 calorie pack of chocolate covered pretzels and splurge on that and a diet coke. All while DH inhales nachos right next to me!

bastard! I'm so glad DH is on a health kick too.... it makes it much easier for me. Normally if I'm trying to diet all DH has to do is mention ordering pizza and I'm like- "sure!" 

Are you guys going to see anything good? Last time DH and I planned on going to the movies we had too much fun w/ drinks at PF Changs, so we decided to ditch the movie (that I already bought tickets for online!) and go to Geckos for more beer

Telyco

Probably not - the last movie we saw was Bridesmaids...so this time it'll be something totally nerd-o-riffic with machines or aliens trying to kill people. But that's ok ...I'm just happy to be out of the house!