Today Show Club! (Everyone Always Welcome)

SharonsJetSet

Morning everyone

Tamara I really miss my workouts with my trainer. Until my shoulder is better, I'm not allowed to lift and that bothers me so much. I made so much progress and now I feel like i'm waiting away. Thanks for asking about the riding. Its going great. I really enjoy it and also get to count it as calories burned

Shari you're doing so good. Its ok to go over on occasion. I think variety is what makes this lifestyle work.

Good to see lots of posters around. I too have been meeting and exceeding the water challenge. I need to have a exercise challenge and be held accountable for it. That's my biggest downfall is getting to the gym. UGH!

I'm a tad frustrated that I'm not losing faster. I feel like I'm really stuck. Amazing how quickly I put it back on. I really believe my body is just trying to figure out my habits. Now I'm going to really prove I can eat healthy FOR EVER

:flowerforyou:

MNLopez

Good morning everyone! Happy Wednesday to you!

I got up and did Leslie's 3 mile walk with 2 pound hand weights in each hand. It was a great workout! Now I am off to have a fabulous day. I would both jobs again today. Weigh in for me is in 2 days and I hope it is good!

Do any of you have ondemand on Comcast? If you do then you need to use it. Got to ondemand, then go to the sports and fitness section, from there pick exercise TV, and pick your workout from there. They offer tons of stuff on there for working out. They have it broken down in different categories. That is where I do the Leslie walking video. Plus it is all free if you have ondemand. This will give you the chance to try lots of different workouts and figure out which ones you like the most and which ones work the best. My favorites are Leslie's walking workouts and Jillian Michaels of course, but she kicks my butt every time!

Tamara - My pb & banana sandwhich was great. Today it is the ready made tuna and some 100 calorie chips for dinner. I have my day all planned out. I am good to go.

Robin - Keep up the great work and the positive attitude. It will go a long way!

Shari - Filling up on good foods is always a better option. Today is a new day and you have nothing to worry about. If you are over one day, then the next day make your goal to hit your calorie goal dead on.

MNLopez - How are you doing today? Did you take in enough calories yesterday? I am glad to hear you are doing great on your water.

I hope everyone has a great day! Make smart choices and drink your water!

Bobbie

Bobbie,
I am doing alot better today. I did well on my calorie count yesterday, alot better than Sunday and Monday. My walking last night included some jogging...I was excited about that, because I feel like my stamina is getting better.

Oh and by the way I forgot someone had asked to post our names - MNLopez = Maricela, BUT everyone calls me Marcie :-)

sanrog

does anyone know of a semi decent beginners video set so i can start out with some stretches ?
i am almost tempted to chat up my daughters phys. ed. coach when she starts classes on Thursday.
i how ever might embarrass my 14 year old .. and she's never forgive me or at least till someone else decides to take over the crown of most embarrassing person . i remember a few basics from high school but lets face it i graduated in 1987 . there are a few of the "boot camps" but i don't want to be yelled what to do by some drill instructor just motivated to move my tail a bit more and i think that this will help me in the long run rather than the "boot camp" route.
I would like to invite all of you to be my support system and hopefully friends . have a wonderful week !

Check out the "Exercise on Demand" Channel if you have it. You can try out alot of different exercise routines and figure out which one you like and then get the dvd. Good luck to you and I know you'll do great

familygirl37167

Just checking in everyone...

Lifting went well, sorry sharon you cant lift... You will get abck to it promise.. I work out with her and she dont charge me its a great relationship, we have become such good friends..

Really need to shower and head to jcpennys since my wonderful honey washed my work shirts with a pen over the weekend.. need I say more??

I am outta here..

brashear_2420

Marcie - I am so glad to hear that. Keep it up. I am glad today is better and that you ate better and worked out last night. Sometimes a work out can make all the difference in the world. It can be hard at times, but I know I am always happy with myself once the workout is over.

Bobbie

shari253

Hi All! Wow, I love our group! Tamara and Bobbie I'm so happy you joined us. And everyone is so positive and encouraging! We are helping each other and figuring things out.

Ok... After I went over by 400 yesterday and closed out my food diary, I ate 274 more cals. I almost didn't log it. You know, if you don't log it, it doesn't exist, right?! lol! BUT this morning I went in and edited yesterday to add it, and even though it says I went 674 over, I feel really proud of myself for being honest with myself. I mean I'm doing this for me, right? Also, I have to say that the 274 was pretty healthy - 6 oz nonfat yogurt with 1 C fresh blueberries and 3/4 C honey nut cheerios. (Ok, the honey nuts weren't so healthy, but hey it wasn't rich ice cream like the old days! And it wasn't a half gallon either!)

Did I tell you guys I'm doing the Couch to 5K program? I started Monday and I'm going out again today. It is quite pleasant. It is a 9 week program taking you from Couch Potato to 5K runner with three structured workouts a week. I've also added gentle strength exercises and stretching on my running days. On Tues and Thurs I will do something fun like bike, hike, swim, roller skate, walk the dogs, walk with a friend, try a workout video, etc. I think this will work for me.

Oh I have a suggestion about names - add your name to your mfp "signature" and it will be added to the end of every post for you.

shari253

Wow, did you guys see all the reports of us logging 10 days in a row?! My wall is full of them! Wow! Way to go, team! We are awesome. I think our synergy and support is really working! Keep it up everyone!

familygirl37167

Shari- I am liking this group also...

I am training for 2 half marathons.. I ran on treadmil today 7% incline for 50 mnutes at 5.5 miles per hour.

I am running sept 25 for the womens half marathon, that one I will run in my dad memory that actually falls on his birthday so this ones for him..

Then I am running one oct 16 in Murfreesboro, I ran it last year and I did it in 2 hours and 32 minutes, trying for a 2 hour half marathon..

Ya'll keep me in ur prayers, I got this, I am gonna train everyday for it..

I am getting ready to go to my team mom meeting for sons rec baseball and tomorrow we have a meeting with the middle school coach since he made the school team also, I feel like my head is gonna be spinning like wild fire.. But the joy of it is exciting..I love it..

When I was big I was never involved in anything my kids did, I was to embarresed, now I embrace it..

shari253

Tamara, I'm so happy for you with your success! You truly are an inspiration!

I had a lovely big salad today - my new favorite salad:

Romaine lettuce from our garden
Iceburg lettuce for refreshing watery crunch
One orange, sectioned and cut into chunks
One avocado, cut into chunks
2 TB sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
A good amount of diced sweet onion

I put it all in a big bowl, stir vigorously, and enjoy! it does not even need dressing. The gooeyness of the avocado, the sweetness and juicyness of the orange, the bite of the onion, and the salty crunchiness of the sunflower seeds totally satisfies me. With the fat of the avocado and sunflower seeds, I stay full for hours.

What are some other peoples' favorite healthy foods?

Shari.

familygirl37167

Howdy on this wet thursday morning, I am so sick of the rain, it only rains when its time for me to leave to go somewhere then it pours. Oh well.. What you gonna do?

I had a busy night last night and gonna have an even busier day, but hey it keep me busy I am ok with it.. I hope everyone is getting their water in, I am off to finish lunches, make my lunch, laundry is already started dished are done, I have been a busy littel beaver this morning.

I hope all weigh ins this week are awesome I am praying mine is tomorrow.

Well better scoot got lots to do before I hit the gym!!!

MNLopez

Good Morning lovely ladies,

Yesterday, I did not get any excercise, but I did stay within my calories. I actually missed the excercise. I intended to start the "Couch to 5K" program Shari suggested last night, but the weather did not cooperate. With school starting things are going nuts right now. Hopefully I will get some excercise in today during my lunch break....I won't be able to after work since we already have a school/band activity......Argh....On the bright side my clothes are feeling better, hopefully the scale will mirror that come Monday.

You all have a wonderful day!

kidakiwi04

Hi, My name is Kenya and I just started losing weight on Monday and so far so good. This morning I couldn't resist weighing myself just to see and I dropped 2 pounds!!!! I really want to lose the weight most of it by my 25th birthday in July. I have this green dress that I bought a couple of years ago never been worn and I want to wear it for my birthday. So thats my goal. But I know I am going to need alot of help and support especially since most of my real life friends are super skinny.

MNLopez

Welcome Kenya! You've come to the right place. Watch your calories, get in your excercise and drink lots of water. You're on your way!

brashear_2420

Good morning everyone. I hope everyone had a good day yesterday. I had a very bad day emotionally, but I was able to keep myself under control. I got my exercise in and was under my calorie goal. I am happy about that.

Today is feeling like another rough day for me. I didn't get up in time to work out this morning. I have to work today and then run some errands after work. I am hoping I have time tonight to get in another great work out before weigh in tomorrow. Fingers crossed. I hope I can turn this day around.

Have a great day everyone.

Bobbie

SharonsJetSet

Shari- I am liking this group also...

I am training for 2 half marathons.. I ran on treadmil today 7% incline for 50 mnutes at 5.5 miles per hour.

I am running sept 25 for the womens half marathon, that one I will run in my dad memory that actually falls on his birthday so this ones for him..

Then I am running one oct 16 in Murfreesboro, I ran it last year and I did it in 2 hours and 32 minutes, trying for a 2 hour half marathon..

Ya'll keep me in ur prayers, I got this, I am gonna train everyday for it..

I am getting ready to go to my team mom meeting for sons rec baseball and tomorrow we have a meeting with the middle school coach since he made the school team also, I feel like my head is gonna be spinning like wild fire.. But the joy of it is exciting..I love it..

When I was big I was never involved in anything my kids did, I was to embarresed, now I embrace it..

You really are such an inspiration to me. Exercising is my weakness and is where I need the most motivation. Just coming here and reading your posts has helped me so much so thank you and GOOD luck!!

SharonsJetSet

Tamara, I'm so happy for you with your success! You truly are an inspiration!

I had a lovely big salad today - my new favorite salad:

Romaine lettuce from our garden
Iceburg lettuce for refreshing watery crunch
One orange, sectioned and cut into chunks
One avocado, cut into chunks
2 TB sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
A good amount of diced sweet onion

I put it all in a big bowl, stir vigorously, and enjoy! it does not even need dressing. The gooeyness of the avocado, the sweetness and juicyness of the orange, the bite of the onion, and the salty crunchiness of the sunflower seeds totally satisfies me. With the fat of the avocado and sunflower seeds, I stay full for hours.

What are some other peoples' favorite healthy foods?

Shari.

Such a great recipe. I'm so going to shop for those ingredients and try it. Maybe even add in some grilled chicken?? Sounds great thanks for sharing

SharonsJetSet

Hi, My name is Kenya and I just started losing weight on Monday and so far so good. This morning I couldn't resist weighing myself just to see and I dropped 2 pounds!!!! I really want to lose the weight most of it by my 25th birthday in July. I have this green dress that I bought a couple of years ago never been worn and I want to wear it for my birthday. So thats my goal. But I know I am going to need alot of help and support especially since most of my real life friends are super skinny.

Nice to meet you Kenya and WOW great start!!! You'll find this group really encouraging and supportive - I know I do.

SharonsJetSet

Good morning everyone. I hope everyone had a good day yesterday. I had a very bad day emotionally, but I was able to keep myself under control. I got my exercise in and was under my calorie goal. I am happy about that.

Today is feeling like another rough day for me. I didn't get up in time to work out this morning. I have to work today and then run some errands after work. I am hoping I have time tonight to get in another great work out before weigh in tomorrow. Fingers crossed. I hope I can turn this day around.

Have a great day everyone.

Bobbie

Bobbie I totally understand how you feel and have experienced similar emotions. I think together we can concur temptation and win the weight loss battle. I need to exercise more. i've really been slacking.

I know you can turn the day around - I totally believe in you

:flowerforyou:

carcar63

Good Morning everyone, I hope everybody has a good day today. I kind of fell off yesterday, had a lot going on and am still trying to work everything in. My goal was to do w1d2 of the c25k so I could run with Shari but it didn’t work out, but that’s okay, I will definitely do it today.

Sheri – that salad recipe sounds good, I’m going to have to try that myself. I may even have it for dinner since I don’t know what to make and everyone kind of likes salad. ( the kids drown it in dressing if I don’t watch how much the put on).

Tamara – what an inspiration you are, I started the c25k to see if I can run a 5k marathon and eventually I would like to be able to run a marathon. (that’s my ultimate goal). I total get not doing things with the kids, I’m so big that I’m embarrassed for myself and the kids so I don’t really do anything and I feel guilty when they want to join sports and activities and I make excuses because I don’t want to go out and have people see how overweight I am. We can sure use some of that rain here, it’s been such a dry summer, drove by the resevour going down the hill and it’s never been so empty, it’s kind of scary.

Marci – I started the c25k the other day and even though it was the first time I did it, I truly enjoyed it. I was very apprehensive running 5k with never having done anything like that but it gradually builds you up to it. I can’t wait to do w1d2 today.

Hi Kenya, I just restarted this week also and enjoying it so much that I’m a little surprised. I got on the scale this morning also thinking I gained since eating out last night but it said I lost 2lbs so I’m really glad about that.

Bobbi – I’m sorry you had a bad day yesterday and even if today didn’t start out great it can still turn around and be a good day.

shannon_miller

Hey guys, Wow there's been some great successes this week it sounds like. Way to go!

Tamara- Don't know how you've been training outside all these last couple weeks, been super hot/humid last week then raining the last couple days here in Lebanon, TN. Very impressive!

Weight loss wise, I weigh in tomorrow... but peeked yesterday after I went over my calories, still down 2.5lbs so thats good.
Really struggled this week though, been a stressfull emotionally draining week both at work and at home and I can really see how that translated into what I ate. Also I didn't get the workouts in that I wanted. I can see now how important menu planning and perhaps scheduling workouts will be for me, at least at first. Trying to get the okay to have water bottle at the nurse's station because I REALLY fall off on my water on workdays.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

shannon_miller

Tamara, I'm so happy for you with your success! You truly are an inspiration!

I had a lovely big salad today - my new favorite salad:

Romaine lettuce from our garden
Iceburg lettuce for refreshing watery crunch
One orange, sectioned and cut into chunks
One avocado, cut into chunks
2 TB sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
A good amount of diced sweet onion

I put it all in a big bowl, stir vigorously, and enjoy! it does not even need dressing. The gooeyness of the avocado, the sweetness and juicyness of the orange, the bite of the onion, and the salty crunchiness of the sunflower seeds totally satisfies me. With the fat of the avocado and sunflower seeds, I stay full for hours.

What are some other peoples' favorite healthy foods?

Shari.

Oh this sounds perfect to take for lunch! I could run in and take a couple bits then step back out on the floor. Thanks for sharing

shari253

Hi Everyone, and welcome Kenya!

I struggled last night. My husband was gone all evening at a business dinner. At first I was going to do something special - grill up a nice fish fillet and doing something fun with someone. I grilled up the fillet & it was delicious and healthy. Then I tried to find someone, anyone, to do something fun with. There was no one. All my female friends and relatives were gone or unavailable. In fact I couldn't even reach anyone. So then the boredom and loneliness set in. I got a HUGE obsessive craving for kettle corn (salty sweet popcorn) because I had eaten it in moderation a few days ago. Can we say trigger food, lol?! So I drove to the grocery store and bought TWO bags. Brought them home and ate 1 1/2 while watching a movie. Just like the good ole days. Oh boy.

I logged it this morning, and realized something... I only went 500 cals over my "to lose" goal. Which basicially still puts me under maintenance. Now I'm not saying it is healthy to eat 1 1/2 bags of kettle corn, but then it's not the end of the world either, and nothing to beat myself up over. So that is a side benefit of logging food like this. It shines the clear light of truth and fact on what might otherwise be a terrible dark moment.

As I shine that light of examination on last night, I'm seeing a few things. First of all, I think I'm not getting enough cals. I have my profile set to 1200 net cals and I'm eating way more than that and still losing. So maybe I'm more active than I thought I was. I will observe this. My next thought is "what can I learn from this?" Normally I would be thinking how to problem solve so this does not happen again. For example, have a friend and activity lined up ahead of time, or have a healthy substitute for the craved food, etc. BUT I'm approaching it differently this time, thank in part to insights I'm getting from a book, "Women Food and God" by Geneen Roth, recommended by Oprah. This time I am asking myself, "What is so bad about being alone with nothing to do?" What about that situation makes me obssess over food? Why is it uncomfortable to the point I need to relieve the discomfort with food?

Food for thought! (tee hee)

I'm really glad I have you guys to talk to. Even though we have never met, I can tell you are sincere caring people.

Shari.

addiograsso

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Wow! That phrase, along with the one from Tamara about not being motivated enough to do stuff with her kids REALLY hit home for me.
Hi - I am 42 years old I am FAT - (kinda feels like AA). I, too, joined this site when I saw an excerpt on MSN of Tamara's AMAZING story on the Today show. I think this was fate for me also, as I never read the little highlights associated with MSN. I joined MFP on the 17th (a bit late - Mc Donalds for Breakfast and I won't even mention the fat I had for lunch) and truly kicked it in gear on the 18th. I'm not going to step on the scale until i've been on it a week - or at least I'm going to try...
Ya know, I went home on the 17th and thought I'm not going to log my dinner - what difference does it make - and then I realized it does make a difference - that's how i ended up here...
I look forward to working with you wonderful ladies and sharing accomplishments and thank you to Tamara for encouraging us all to be better - for our kids, our families and most importantly for ourselves.

familygirl37167

Good evening everyone I hope all is well because we are all busy.. I hit the gym this morning burned 750 calories then went to work from 8-2 as a waitress came home ate lunch then went for a 5.72 mile run, I ran it in 1 hour 1 minute.. Not my best time but it was more then I would have done at home.. Tomorrow is weigh in for me, hopefully I did alright, I am super sore from lifting weights with personal trainer tues and wed, she literally kicked my tail in a good way..My muscles are still swollen which means I can have a gain, but it will be worth it, to get ripped..

Well everyone you know that 320 am comes mighty early.. But its ok I enjoy it its ME time and I so need it..

I just got home from sons baseball meeting for middle school and all I have to say is he better get JOB like work with his daddy in our heating and air buisness to the tune of 300.00 can I say wowswer!!! That does not include the cleats and the helmet I have to buy for him,,

Well everyone I hope your getting you water in, I am thinking of a good challange for monday.. I hope ya;ll ready I know its gonna be an exercise challange..

Welcome all new comers we welcome everyone !!!!! NO ONE IS TURNED DOWN HERE...

Also starting monday I want us to post one thing postitve about ourselves, I have a really hard time with this one, so with the exercise challange we will have a positive thought about our bodies to encourage the mind!!!

Well nighty night ya'll hope everyone has a awesome friday!!!

CudyBug

Ive been seeing this thread on the boards but just now clicked on it and WOW you ladies are soo chatty which is totally what I need. I feel bad about being on the computer anyways, Like I feel like I should be doing something lol. But being here prevents me from eating from boredum espeically when my lovely husband bought carmel chcolate cups which OMG caramel is my weakness. And the kettle corn post OOOOO yea I could easily down a bag of kettle corn. Thats why i measure it out of the bag first.

ANyways I would love to join so here abit about me. My name is Jessica and I am a sahm mom to two kids. My daughter is 5 and my son is soon to be 3. I have never been hte big girl and being only 4 foot 11 inches I was always the small kid in school. I was never super thin but I think that would be because I was always a busty girl and that adds weight and everything. When I got pregnant wtih my daughter I immediately gained over 60 lbs and just never took it off. I hit 200 lbs the summer after she was born and I was terrified. I made small changes but really as long as I didnt go over 200 I was ok. I was more worried about being a mother. WHen she was 18 months old I got pregnant again wiht my son but this time I was terrified having needing insulin shots like i did with her since i had gestational diabetes so I ate well and ended up losing 27 lbs while pregnant. Long story short my husband was laid off and the stress and lack of money I ended up gaining everything back and probably more. My birthday this year in april we had moved and everything was getting back to normal and looking up and i decided that day was it. Ive since lost 37 lbs. Im excited but I jsut dont feel as great as I should. I still feel so big and selfconcious.

I absolutely HATE exercising and right now all I do is the stationary bike and walk everywhere with the kids. I have on demand and have shuffled thru but It seems so odd to me to watch it and do what they are doing lol I dunno seems silly huh.
Anyways enough about me. Im gonna try and check back regularly

shari253

Welcome to Addiograsso and Cudybug! (Jessica, but Cudybug is so cute I might just have to call you that, lol!) This thread welcomes everyone who wants to join us. Yes, we are very supportive, and overall we are doing quite well!

Familygirl is THE Tamara from the Today Show segment. She joined our thread to help us and she is quite the inspiration, as you can see from her posts!

I hope everyone is having a great day. Mine is only so-so food-wise, but my attitude is positive and I am looking forward to my Couch to 5k walk/jog in the morning! Can you believe I'm looking forward to exercise?!

Take care all!

mymeow

Hope everyone had a great day!! Mine was so-so. I was over by 77 calories, but I'm not going to sweat over it!! I got my water in and feel good about what I did do. I made today my rest day from exercise, but plan on working out tomorrow. My son is having a sleepover at a friend's house tomorrow night and his cousins' house on Saturday night, so I'm thinking a date night is in the works with my DH. I need to figure out which night and where to go so I can plan before I go out what to have!! Eating out and the weekends is always so difficult for me!

I did cheat and get on the scale earlier and was down about a pound. My weigh-in day is Monday. I admit, I was hoping it would be a little more, but I know I have been drinking a ton of water, plus it's that time of the month, so I'm trying not to get too discouraged.

It's nice to see some new faces on here!! This really is a fantastic board and you all help keep me motivated!!

familygirl37167

Howdy my Friday Fit Friends!!! Hows it goes this morning???

I am fabulous.. I am down 2.3 pounds this week...I really need to learn how to get on maintaince and stay the same, I really dont need to lose anymore, my husband may shoot me!!

Well Ya'll know that Friday nights is my eat what I want meal, which I didnt do until I hit goal weight, which is difficult, goal weight you still do the same hard routine without seeing any change..its hard..If Iam gonna put this much effort into something I wanna se a result..as anyone would!!

I jut ate my french toast but a small bowl of cherrrios as I will eat small snacks throughout the day just to keep my fuel before eating what I want tonight...I will burn about 750 calories at the gym this morning and then after I get done with dinner I will run while my son has basebll practice and burn another 500, to off set what I ate..

I am glad to see so many new faces here, this is a great thread..

Welp, off to get my gym clothes on and head outta here... I hope ya'll have an awesome day and productive day and balancing day as we all know that getting on the right foot is all about balance... We gotta learn how to put everything on the same plate and bring it together to work for us..not the kids..not the hubby..not the boss..But OURSELVES..no one is gonna take care of us if we can't...Ladies put yourselfs first!!

Have an awesome day everyone!!!

shari253

Good morning Everyone. Just a quick note to say that I will be doing my C25K walk/jog this morning even though I have a contractor coming by soon after. If today is your exercise day, just do it!

Shari.

CudyBug

sheri- Ive actually had this screen name since I was about ten and I love it could never figure out a better one so it just stuck lol. It came about from my cousin who was born when I was ten and I babysat almost every weekend. His name is cody so I used to call him my cudybug lol anyways thought I would share. Sadly I am not close to this cousin anymore which is why I thought many years ago about finding a new name BUT I like this one.