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Disney Diet Buddies...
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stratman50th
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I'd like to lose it for Disney in a month and a half. I need to lose it regardless.
I quit smoking two years ago after my heart attack and since then have packed on 35lbs! I was working out every day after work and keeping things pretty well under control, but then my dad got sick and I was spending every day at his house and not exercising like I should have. Now I've got a lot farther to go!
I quit smoking two years ago after my heart attack and since then have packed on 35lbs! I was working out every day after work and keeping things pretty well under control, but then my dad got sick and I was spending every day at his house and not exercising like I should have. Now I've got a lot farther to go!
TurboCaroline
Is it 5:00 yet?
You guys can follow me on Facebook..www.facebook.com/turbocaroline
I'm currently doing Turbo Fire and my husband lost 50 lbs and is now doing P90X to get ripped. I give advice on nutrition too..:wave:
I'm currently doing Turbo Fire and my husband lost 50 lbs and is now doing P90X to get ripped. I give advice on nutrition too..:wave:
sweetpee_1993
Well-Known Member
When I did the weight loss program with my doctor's office they gave me a pamphlet for a 1500 calorie diet. It's not so much a set menu or anything. It just gives you knowledge of what the proper portions are and how to combine portions to get the numbers to line up. I can scan it and post it here. Bottom line is that successful weight loss happens when you're body is burning more than it takes in.
Some tricks I also learned when my boys were little guys for portions was to use smaller dishes. If I use a regular dinner plate and I've cooked something I really like I'll heap that joker up from rim to rim. :lol: Well, when I started using the boys' malemine kiddie character plates there was only so much the heaping would do. And as Disney fans we can certainly use smaller portions as a great excuse to buy ourselves little kiddie dishes with our favorite characters! Right???
And for those who have slipped like me and gotten themselves deeper in the weight-loss hole, don't let it beat you down. I've been doing that entirely too long. Each day is a new day with decisions to make and a fresh start. Leave the past behind you and keep moving forward.
Sooooo...I just got back from one hooooot walk/run. I left waaaay too late. I need to be going earlier in the day.
Some tricks I also learned when my boys were little guys for portions was to use smaller dishes. If I use a regular dinner plate and I've cooked something I really like I'll heap that joker up from rim to rim. :lol: Well, when I started using the boys' malemine kiddie character plates there was only so much the heaping would do. And as Disney fans we can certainly use smaller portions as a great excuse to buy ourselves little kiddie dishes with our favorite characters! Right???
And for those who have slipped like me and gotten themselves deeper in the weight-loss hole, don't let it beat you down. I've been doing that entirely too long. Each day is a new day with decisions to make and a fresh start. Leave the past behind you and keep moving forward.
Sooooo...I just got back from one hooooot walk/run. I left waaaay too late. I need to be going earlier in the day.
sweetpee_1993
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disneyrcks
Well-Known Member
Great suggestion Steve! The running board really motivated me to get active and I found a great program from the suggestions over there.
I have started jogging but still have to lose weight to make it more comfortable for my shins.
Great thread OP, support makes losing the weight a little easier and I would love to hear suggestions of how others work their diet/exercise plans! :wave:
dave&di
Well-Known Member
I'm a yo-yo dieter, but when a WDW trip is approaching I always aim to lose 28lbs, I have a wardrobe of clothes I only wear at WDW that would not fit me generally. When I visit WDW I am a size 12 (uk size) now I am between 14-16 
BUT I am not going to WDW till Sept 2012 so I have no motivation to lose any weight at the moment. I want to look better for the summer, even if I will only be spending it in my back garden. 
There are 2 words that help me lose weight, it works ever time - WII FIT !!!
But I can't be bothered as I'm not going to WDW this year. :hammer:
BUT I am not going to WDW till Sept 2012 so I have no motivation to lose any weight at the moment. I want to look better for the summer, even if I will only be spending it in my back garden. There are 2 words that help me lose weight, it works ever time - WII FIT !!!
But I can't be bothered as I'm not going to WDW this year. :hammer:
echovictor
Member
Glad to see this post for the motivation. Recently lost 25lbs but really want to lose at least 10 more.
One way I keep motivated on my walks (and keep the daughter from whining) is to pretend we just picked up our FP at Expedition Everest and are trying to make it to KS before the lines get long. Or are at rope drop and trying to get ahead of the crowd for Dumbo. I'll pick out a point in the distance and we'll do short sprints to get there. Helps if you picture Brazilian tour groups ahead of you! :lol:
One way I keep motivated on my walks (and keep the daughter from whining) is to pretend we just picked up our FP at Expedition Everest and are trying to make it to KS before the lines get long. Or are at rope drop and trying to get ahead of the crowd for Dumbo. I'll pick out a point in the distance and we'll do short sprints to get there. Helps if you picture Brazilian tour groups ahead of you! :lol:
I LOVE Turbo Fire! Chalene is my fitness Yoda! She's a fantastic motivator. :wave:
TurboCaroline
Is it 5:00 yet?
How long have you been doing it for? I'm on week 11! I just bought the advanced dvd's! Can't wait to try them!
I'm on week 12. I'm on to the advanced cardio next week. I've substituted fire60 for fire55 a few times when I had some extra time and it's intense. I watched the upper, lower, and ab workouts and they scare me! :lol:
TurboCaroline
Is it 5:00 yet?
I am seriously to the point where Turbo Fire is an addiction! :lol: I love how I feel afterwards! I've just looked at Fire 60 so far, now I'm curious about the others..I love a challenge!:king:
I'm the same way. For the first time in my life I look forward to working out and I've been consistent since January. I haven't missed a single workout and I even did 5 days of the inferno plan twice since beginning.
I just added weighted gloves last week (.5 pounds each) and I'm hoping to ramp it up to 1 pound each next week. My weight hasn't really budged but I'm so much leaner than I used to be and I feel great. "It's not about the number on the scale. Who cares?! Do something for yourself!"
I did p90x last year and I liked it and got decent results but it just didn't have enough cardio for me. Turbo Fire is just what I needed! :sohappy:
TurboCaroline
Is it 5:00 yet?
Good for you! Yeah my weight hasn't changed much either but I'm seriously gaining muscle and I lost 1 pant size! I started back in 2006 with Turbo Jam and I was so happy when she came out with Turbo Fire! The music on each workout gets me pumped up! Man now I can't wait to get home and do Fire 30! :lol:
sweetpee_1993
Well-Known Member
Eeyore & ksccar, that's interesting stuff. Y'all sure seem to really love it. I looked up that Turbo Fire stuff on YouTube. Wow. Just wow. I gotta say, kudos to y'all. Bravo! I don't think I'd ever have a prayer of doing such. I ain't that coordinated. I'd knock myself out, I think. :lol:
ggauthier82
New Member
Yaay lost another pound this morning! Gotta get through the weekend though, weekends are a killer... I have my in-laws coming over for the weekend too, that's not gonna help! :shrug:
sweetpee_1993
Well-Known Member
Yay ggauthier82! You can do it! :sohappy: Just hang in there over the weekend. If the urge to snack strikes only eat a bite or two.
I wasn't going to do another walk/run this morning since I've already hit it 4x's this week. Hubby kept texting me asking if I was going because he was afraid of it getting too late & too hot on me. I told him I hadn't planned to go but for some reason he kept asking which made me feel like he was nagging me or something. I got mad and went. I'm glad I did it now but at the time I was thoroughly peeved. :lol:
A couple days ago I finally got me a Bobble water bottle and looooove it! I fill it up before bed, put it in the fridge, and it's all set for morning walk/run time.
I wasn't going to do another walk/run this morning since I've already hit it 4x's this week. Hubby kept texting me asking if I was going because he was afraid of it getting too late & too hot on me. I told him I hadn't planned to go but for some reason he kept asking which made me feel like he was nagging me or something. I got mad and went. I'm glad I did it now but at the time I was thoroughly peeved. :lol:
A couple days ago I finally got me a Bobble water bottle and looooove it! I fill it up before bed, put it in the fridge, and it's all set for morning walk/run time.
popsicletrees
Well-Known Member
I definitely think you can reach your goal by September! Working out is a mind game for me as well. Now that I'm finished with night classes, I am going to commit myself to 6 days a week unless something comes up that takes away my time. I read that you go running a few times a week. What keeps you motivated when it comes to running? My husband loves to run, and I hate it! He told me though that as soon as I train for a half-marathon we will go to Disney and run one. You would think that would be enough for me! :lol: I can walk all day and all night long, and I just absolutely dread running.
I may need to try that. I actually really enjoy doing muscle toning now, and I was so afraid of it for so long. Right now the heaviest weights I am using are 4lb weights or combining them with my 2lb weights for a little more. I am thinking about picking up some 8lbs just to fatigue my muscles even more.
I might have to try Turbofire now. I see the infomercials for it, and it looks intriguing and fast-paced. I like the workouts that I do now at home, but I'm getting a little bored. So, I'm thinking about trying something new for the summer. I've also thought about picking up the Zumba at home workout dvds. Has anyone tried these?
enchanted_belle
Active Member
Yes!!! This is exactly what I needed.
I'm going down in Feb too... hoping to do the Princess Half (I have a long way to go between now and then), but will at least be doing the 5k that weekend!
I'm a really big Zumba fan. I go about 5-6 hours a week (just came back from class actually), but I need to work on more running... and getting my diet, etc on track. Ack!
My goal by next Feb is to lose about 50 pounds. I don't think I can get any lower than that, I wish.
:sohappy:
I'm going down in Feb too... hoping to do the Princess Half (I have a long way to go between now and then), but will at least be doing the 5k that weekend!
I'm a really big Zumba fan. I go about 5-6 hours a week (just came back from class actually), but I need to work on more running... and getting my diet, etc on track. Ack!
My goal by next Feb is to lose about 50 pounds. I don't think I can get any lower than that, I wish.
:sohappy: