BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009

Subject: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 Mar 09 - 09:40 PM

Tomorrow, April Fool's is my weigh-in day. I have had a birthday every day for the past week, so have failed miserably. Tomorrow, I start anew. Thus this thread is a tiny bit early. Please post your goals, etc. and carry on as before. We've been at this for over a year now, can you believe it?!

Weight Watchers online is focussing on spring cleaning and decluttering. There are several articles. I've copied part of one which I though some of us might find helpful. I will post other excerpts once I've read them and if they seem of interest. I debated about whether to put this in here or the decluttering thread, but since it deals with eating, I decided on this one. Here 'tis:

We spend too much, we buy too much, and we eat too much. In the same way we surround ourselves with so much clutter, we overwhelm our bodies with caloric clutter. Almost all of us are carrying extra pounds that we just can't seem to shake.

The stuff in our homes becomes too much to deal with, but we keep shopping. Similarly, the increasing weight of our bodies becomes more than we are able to handle, but we keep indulging.

So how do you stop the cycle? You need to recognize that your choices have consequences. Every time you pull out your credit card to buy another pair of shoes, you're making a choice to add to your clutter. Every time you take a bite, you are choosing to bring that piece of food into your body and adding to your weight problem.

Keep this in mind: Every roll of fat on your body came from something you chose to put into your mouth. And every pound that slips away is the result of a decision you made. Before you take control, you need to understand emotional clutter and physical clutter (see the Decode Your Clutter box below). Most people have at least some of both, and it's no easy task to get a handle on either. We have broken the task into two phases to show how to clear that clutter from your life. It sounds easy, but it takes forethought and commitment. Here's how to get started:

Phase 1: Declutter your mind
If you acknowledge your emotional clutter (the unhealthy habits that lead you to overeat) and find ways to deal with it, the weight will fall away. But as soon as you let your emotions — be they depression, anger, or joy — make your eating decisions for you, the weight will creep on. Do some personal spring cleaning to break the habits that steer you in the wrong direction. Use this checklist to get started. Post it on your fridge or carry a copy in your purse.

1. Do a reality check: The fat didn't appear overnight and won't disappear overnight.

2. Imagine the life and body you want and hold that idea in your mind; refer to that mental image when you're swayed by unhealthy foods.

3. Organize where, how, and what you eat—it's the first step toward achieving your ideal body. Take time to plan out your meals.

4. Determine what your goal is for your body (to fit into your favorite pair of jeans or to be able to run a mile, for example). If a food doesn't help in your efforts toward achieving that goal, don't eat it.

5. Live in the present, not the past or the future. If you're eating for emotional reasons, home in on why. Anger? Despair? Fear?

6. Make mindful eating a way of life. If you don't, the fat will creep back on. Celebrate every meal; it will remind you of the great things a meal provides, beyond food.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: GUEST,MAG at work
Date: 31 Mar 09 - 10:26 PM

I'm worried about weighing tomorrow; all weekend on camp food; better than average camp food, but still not what I usually eat.

On the other hand, I was running around in the woods all weekend.

Sang my heart out.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 01 Apr 09 - 08:53 AM

I weighed in last night and I've managed to lose another couple of pounds in what has been a hard week for lots of reasons but I am back to exercising. Walked 6 miles in total yesterday and did an hours step aerobics.

Today my friend and I walked to a beautiful park with the kids and fed the ducks. Walked about 4 miles pushing buggies but it was lovely chatting in the sunshine and watching the kids run around playing.

Got one more dress size to drop but I'm doing it gradually so I stand more chance of keeping it off.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 01 Apr 09 - 10:23 PM

For me, it's Yoga Challenge Month. This means I can do an incredible amount of yoga for dirt cheap....Thirty Days for Thirty Dollars. There are 3 classes offered each day and you can go to one or all three, it's up to the participant. Today I stayed for 2 classes (back to back). The first class was more stretchy and the second class was kick ass. I feel SO good after yoga!!!

That makes 2 hours of yoga for me today!

HAPPY APRIL!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Apr 09 - 10:52 PM

Good for you, Michelle!

MAG, I'll bet your weigh-in will be fine! Mine was terrible...I went off the rails for my b-day and the scales show it.

Ah, well, starting over with a brand new week and month. I have done 10 minutes of stair climbing, up and down a flight and also qi gong for twenty minutes for the first time in ages. I think I've been sliding by on housework and outdoor cleanup exercise, which is okay, but I need to do more, so it's back to qi gong, free weights, and maybe the treadmill after I see the ortho guy later this month.

Happy April, indeed! On my way to a better day!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: mouldy
Date: 01 Apr 09 - 11:52 PM

I am back from NZ on 5th April, and I think I will forego my weigh-in on 6th: I have seemingly put a "bit" of weight on, if the mirror and my less haggard face is to be believed. (I don't think they have heard of low calorie out here)!
However, the garden has been neglected for nearly a month, spring is hopefully sprung, and I have to get moving on getting things cleared so that there is room to store the kitchen units when they come out. All (hopefully) good physical stuff! I might even get the bike out!

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 12:06 AM

Miss you! Good to see you almost back home!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: MAG
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 12:53 AM

Well Well; the scale was at 189 this morning. I had been 193 - 195 for awhile, so I must have been hovering at the edge of a plateau.

Now I'm watching salt before I have to go to the doctor's next week; amazing how it really does affect blood pressure ..

Little pickup group played for a contra dance benefit for the food bank -- poured rain; not a lot of people.

Now a book, and bed.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 03:21 AM

Put on 2and a half pounds in 2 weeks.. put it down to a craving for salt and being really too tired to do my WiiFit stuff... wonder what is causing that?

Ho hum... back on the plums again.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Apr 09 - 11:08 AM

Whoo-hoo, MAG!

LtS, don't feel badly. I put on three over a week and a half. I am back on track now, though. It's amazing to me how much I can feel those extra pounds, right away. My body is getting used to not having them!:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Apr 09 - 12:51 AM

Last night - qi gong - 20 minutes

Today - playing softball with Morgan for about thirty minutes and, later, walking for thirty minutes

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 03 Apr 09 - 07:14 AM

Yoga: 60 Minutes of high prana....great class!

Weigh In: Down 1 pound. *HAPPY DANCE*

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 03 Apr 09 - 08:03 AM

Yesterday I walked about 2 miles with Amelia in the carrier.

Day off today to rest as it's been a long hard week with 2 trips to the childrens hospital.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: GUEST,Eye Lander (not logged in)
Date: 03 Apr 09 - 06:48 PM

OOh dear, had a very picky day today. Must get up and have breakfast tomorrow, it all went wrong today and I have suffered for it.

Jillie

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Apr 09 - 07:04 PM

We've had a good day. Went to Morgan's science class which winds up with thirty minutes of running around a gymnasium chasing balls and hoops. Came home, had lunch, then made the WW chocolate chip muffins with a slight modification. I was out of applesauce, so used peach juice and a little water. Also added a bit of high protein granola. They came out a little sticky, but very, very delicious. Morgan was quite pleased as was I.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 03 Apr 09 - 09:51 PM

Yoga: 1 hour of glorious stretching, twisting and deep breathing with friends. I LOVE YOGA!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 02:02 AM

Several hours cutting down buddliea bush and sweeping up the detritus means a couple of pounds have vanished! I am a happy bunny but wish there was some way of doing it that doesn't make my shoulder ache so!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 08:36 AM

6:15am Yoga class complete with sun salutations with long held holds in each step. Can I just say that long held planks are a bitch before 7:00am? My arms did NOT want to participate this morning....they were complaining saying that all they should be holding at that time of day is a toothbrush not all 872 pounds of ME! I told them to hush and held the pose anyway!!!

Michelle who feels really alive this morning!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 09:36 AM

I'd like to add that in addition to the yoga, I was invited to a hike & bike party tomorrow! Activity with friends, new friends at that!!! We'll be out in the woods & ending up at their homestead for a BBQ complete with their own grass fed beef and the rest of us bringing something yummy to share. I am excited to go!!!! A few years back, there would have been NO way I could have gone and participated...I wouldn't have even thought about going...and now? I can't wait to go!!! *HAPPY DANCE*

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 03:59 PM

4 mile walk this morning and an hours LBT class. Made a low fat leek and mushroom tart and a lowfat chocolate and pear pudding which was enjoyed by everyone!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 04:40 PM

Walking this morning as well as playing in the snow, yes, snow! with Morgan...building a small snowman and throwing snowballs for the dog to catch/chase.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 06:20 PM

And more walking this afternoon, about thirty minutes.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 04 Apr 09 - 07:21 PM

Yoga (yep, class #2 for today): 60 Minutes


Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 05 Apr 09 - 03:47 PM

4 mile walk this morning, 1 hours Body Balance class followed by an hours step aerobics class. This afternoon we took the kids to a local park to feed the ducks and have a fun around in the sunshine and fresh air, we walked there and back which was about 3 miles in total. It's a been a lovely day!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 05 Apr 09 - 07:20 PM

I slobbed on the sofa and ate chocolate ice-cream after a trip to the hobby craft store... guess it was just one of those days when the only pounds I lost were Sterling!

(Got lots of silk flowers and brads for cards though, so therapy is going well!)

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 05 Apr 09 - 07:57 PM

Yoga: 60 minutes of vinyasa flow!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: MAG
Date: 06 Apr 09 - 03:38 PM

Does 2 hours of yardwork yesterday count? I've ebeen terrible about my workouts.

Time to get the bike tuned up.

I had a down moment when someone admired my "retro" bike. Make that a down week.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Apr 09 - 03:42 PM

Hey, around here "retro" is all the rage! And, yes, yardwork definitely counts!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 06 Apr 09 - 07:39 PM

Yoga: 60 Minutes of back bending (they say you are as young as your spine is flexible....good news for me!).

Also, yesterday I took myself for a walk in the sunshine!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Apr 09 - 12:34 AM

I was able to get on the treadmill and walk for six whole minutes with no pain and have no pain two hours later. Little bits...may lead to more and more, I hope.:-)

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Apr 09 - 04:06 AM

Having to dash to New Zealand on Monday... hopefully 2 weeks of running around in the sunshine and having no money for junk food will do something to get me off this plateau!

Otherwise, still stuck at 15, lots of dashing about yesterday but no actual excercise... weigh in tomorrow will be the last for 3 weeks... ho hum.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 Apr 09 - 04:44 AM

Have a safe journey Liz and Phoebe! Enjoy the sun, hope you have a nice time with your mum and sister x

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Apr 09 - 09:59 AM

You are kidding aren't you? You ever meet my sister?? Thanks though, I'll certainly try... depends on how mobile mother is.

Mind you, the disturbed nights and prune yoghurts are having an effect... my lightweight trousers fit this week, whereas last week they were 'snug'... More a case of redistribution I think.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 07 Apr 09 - 10:05 AM

Perhaps the change of climate will have a positive effect on your weightloss. Good about the lightweight trousers fitting!

Never met your sister but heard lots about her!!....I'm sure you will find time for fun! Take lots of pictures!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 07 Apr 09 - 10:11 AM

I will, thanks. Hunting for spare SDcards as I type!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 07 Apr 09 - 07:47 PM

60 Minutes of yoga. Tonight's Yoga Challenge yoga was all about yoga for strength...holding downward facing dog for 5 minutes, a chataranga vinyasa, etc....lots of holding to force churning...OMG...I feel SO GOOD (Sweaty, but GOOD!) More please!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 04:22 PM

One hour of walking and the day wasn't even half over...more this afternoon.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 05:20 PM

Still stuck on that plateau... but a pound lighter than last week.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 08 Apr 09 - 08:37 PM

Yoga: 60 Minutes of headstands, working my way into a handstand and other inversions.....shoulder stands, wide standing forward folds, etc.

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: GUEST,MAG at work
Date: 09 Apr 09 - 01:32 PM

I was 191 at the Y yesterday; so I'm fluctuating between 189 and 191.

Better than 193 - 195.

I'll just work to keep the small yo-yos on the downward trek.

People at work tell me I'm shrinking into a shadow, which is silly.

I say 60 down, 40 to go (actually 65)and they say no way.

I say, way.

Last diabetic A1C was 6.1 -- my doc is happy but I want 5 - the point at which the percentage of complications drops signigicantly.

At my "peak" it was over 10; critical.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Apr 09 - 02:19 PM

That is FANTASTIC, MAG!!! Congratulations!!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Apr 09 - 05:57 PM

Great news MAG, good things are happening all round!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Apr 09 - 09:03 AM

Mag!!!   YAY!!!!! The A1C is GREAT!!! My highest was 11 or 13...can't remember....but today? I'm in at 5. something or other!!! I hope you are feeling GREAT about that!!!!! Do you take insulin or meds? I used to take 80 units of insulin twice a day and now, about 95 pounds lighter, I need nothing. HOORAY!!!!!!! HIGH FIVE!!!!!

As for my activity, yesterday was Yoga (now there's BIG surprise, right?) for 60 minutes!!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: MAG
Date: 10 Apr 09 - 09:43 AM

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: MAG
Date: 10 Apr 09 - 09:44 AM

I'm on lantus and byetta LilyF, but this week my dose was halved.

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Apr 09 - 04:31 PM

YAY!!!!! That's AWESOME NEWS!!!   Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Michelle who completely and totally can understand where you are at!!! HOORAY!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 10 Apr 09 - 04:47 PM

Congrats MAG!

Walked 3 miles today pushing buggies, fed ducks with Harry and twins. Got the first coat of paint on the living room walls this evening...all exercise!

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: LilyFestre
Date: 10 Apr 09 - 10:08 PM

Yoga: 60 Minutes

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 11 Apr 09 - 05:09 PM

4 mile walk this morning and an hours LBT class

Subject: RE: BS: Accountability - No Foolin'! April 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 11 Apr 09 - 07:24 PM

One hour walk