Healthy Weight Loss

[Scorp]

OMFG, you're kidding!!!! I never knew this existed. You know how I'm in love with the Oikos non-fat fruit on the bottom yogurt....I'm gonna check out my local grocery stores for this because I've never seen this anywhere...Cooool!

Originally Posted by Medusa

O.M.G.

I picked one of these up at the store tonight as well. All I have to say is ONE HUNDRED calories for 1/2 cup and crazy good!

[Novelafemme]

Has anyone done Zumba? One of my favorite professors has been doing it 4 times a week with her daughter and they both look fabulous! Just wondering if you have to be super coordinated or if us two left feet folks have a shot?

[Bella~Vita]

Hi Planeteers I wanted to know those on weight watchers does it work .... do you think it's better to go to the meetings or do it online? I've tried nutri system it's expensive and the food gets boring after awhile ... lemme know pleaseeeeeeeeeee ....

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by Kat_Fl

Hi Planeteers I wanted to know those on weight watchers does it work .... do you think it's better to go to the meetings or do it online? I've tried nutri system it's expensive and the food gets boring after awhile ... lemme know pleaseeeeeeeeeee ....

I like the meetings. I like WW. I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public. I could not have acheived what I have so far on line. I could have still hid. I go every other week now. I still have to go I need someone to witness me.

Does that make any sense at all??

[Bella~Vita]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I like the meetings. I like WW. I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public. I could not have acheived what I have so far on line. I could have still hid. I go every other week now. I still have to go I need someone to witness me.

Does that make any sense at all??

Thanks for your input Foxy .... it makes alot of sense to me.

[starryeyes]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I like the meetings. I like WW. I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public. I could not have acheived what I have so far on line. I could have still hid. I go every other week now. I still have to go I need someone to witness me.

Does that make any sense at all??

Yes! The only thing that keeps me on track is when I face the scale at WW. I haven't gone in a month... But I'm gonna go on Sunday and get this party started, again! :-D

[Lady_Di]

Stretched and great work out in the pool today, did not over do, as I tend to. I am not the grrrrl I used to be, and shall not over stretch that darned achilles tendon no more!

Actually seriously I hurt my achilles last fall from stretching too much, too hard, whatever... but it felt so good at the time~

My body has excellent muscle memory and craves to be worked as I used to many many moons ago. For me, I have to practice moderation and listen to my body's other voices. The ones that do not like to nurse an injury for years, ad nauseum, for example.

The good news however, is the achilles, which still gives me much pain (even though I am much nicer to it on a regular basis)... got me to the podiatrist, who ordered me to wear heels. I love that. A phrase I never thought I would hear from a foot doctor. He even gave me inserts and cushions for all my shoes, including my running shoes, which I do not run in, btw. I do low impact walking, hiking and what not. Not into sacrificing my joints now for the sake of moving. I want to keep what I have, preserve function. Not do any more damage than I have to.

Jillian Michaels would hate me~ (probably not :-) ) I believe she and her ilk help a lot of orthopedic surgeons get a lot more clients. And yet, I adore the woman, admire the puck out of her.

Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Mostly from those in the pool with me, the older Silver Sneaker bunch, that are in that pool each and everyday. Suiting up and showing me... again. a theme, no? Socializing and getting moving, excellent for the heart and soul, imo.

Spark People works for me, which I am now checking into again. I forgot how good it can be to be accountable to my own self and utilize that nutrition tracker, exercise tracker, too. Suiting up and showing up... once again! More than half the battle somedays. WW, I joined for research purpose, but I refuse to pay good money on the support. Spark People is free. My favourite word these days. And many many many different support groups, experts in fitness and nutrition, including some of the best online workout videos I have ever seen. Coach Nicole RAWKS!

The Butch Femme contingent has our own team, too! But other teams are very active and welcoming, affirming. I love it there. It is about fitness, lifestyle, making permanent changes you can live with the rest of your life. Gotta love that.

It does a body, mind and soul good.

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

I needed a witness. I needed to step out of my shame and my fat self and let others see me and mark my changes with me. I had to go public.

I totally get what you're saying. That's why I'm here. I need support and listeners. I can give support, too.

I had a little talk with myself about my recent pity-party on this thread. I feel better and your words remind me of what I have to do, be honest with myself and true to myself. A witness keeps me that way, when it comes to something as easy to evade, as why I am standing in my own way, on this change in my life and body.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Queerasfck

I'm fairly certain Zumba is a cult.

Only the good ones.

[Hollylane]

Alright Gemme, you convinced me...Back to Zumba. I love it, I don't know why I stopped going. I pretty much do that at home along with many other exercises my trainer has given me, but going to the class was a lot of fun. Though, I think I will try the one at Curves instead of my regular gym full of what I refer to as "lemmings"...

I have never posted in here, but I think it is about time. Since last May, I have lost 72 pounds, and have only gained and lost the 2-4 pounds of water weight that likes to annoy me with its coming and going.

Those of you that know me, know that I was very sick for a number of years, and gained quite a bit of weight. I won't go into details, but it was after a major gastric surgery to improve my digestion, that I was able to get up and be active again. It was not a weight loss surgery.

I currently have a trainer, but only for accountability, focus and technique help. He drives me, and I like limping out of there every week moaning about what a good job he does.

I am proud of myself, and what I have accomplished, and continue to accomplish. I still have weight to lose, and while it will make me feel better aesthetically, the majority of the drive I have to continue working hard, is for my health, which has improved dramatically.

I have many days where I am not successful with making myself get up and do my exercises, but less days where I have trouble making the right food decisions. There are times, not many, that I do indulge in foods that are not healthy for me, but I am able to get right back on track the next day. Not working out is the most self-sabotaging thing that I do. Sometimes I wish I had a support network like WW.

Most of the attempted food sabotage that happens in my life, comes from people I work with, who have zero understanding of my nutritional needs, and zero desire to understand.

I think all of you are wonderful, and should be proud of yourselves every day for all of the things you do to stay/get healthy. End rambling...

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

Has anyone done Zumba? One of my favorite professors has been doing it 4 times a week with her daughter and they both look fabulous! Just wondering if you have to be super coordinated or if us two left feet folks have a shot?

<taking deep breath> <calming self> I FREAKING LOVE ZUMBA. You can do it with two left feet. Yes, yes you can. You can also do it if you are directionally challenged. Yes, yes you can. You can even do it if you are not coordinated between your hands and your feet. Repeat with me... yes, yes you can.

How do I know all of these amazing secrets? Well good question. I know because... wait for it... I suffered the same malaise. Now for a low low payment... oh wait wrong show....

For the love of your hips and the joy of smiles you should go. Anything that makes me sweat buckets AND smile for 55 minutes... so gets my vote!! Oh and I think it is the main factor for my continued weight loss. Yes, yes I do.

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

<taking deep breath> <calming self> I FREAKING LOVE ZUMBA. You can do it with two left feet. Yes, yes you can. You can also do it if you are directionally challenged. Yes, yes you can. You can even do it if you are not coordinated between your hands and your feet. Repeat with me... yes, yes you can.

How do I know all of these amazing secrets? Well good question. I know because... wait for it... I suffered the same malaise. Now for a low low payment... oh wait wrong show....

For the love of your hips and the joy of smiles you should go. Anything that makes me sweat buckets AND smile for 55 minutes... so gets my vote!! Oh and I think it is the main factor for my continued weight loss. Yes, yes I do.

I want you to come with me, foxyshaman!!! Yes, yes I do!!

Back in the day I LOVED jazzersize (yes, I'm old) and loved step aerobics even more! But once they threw in complicated dance moves I was toast.

Totally gonna try Zumba! Thanks, foxy!! xoxoxox

[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

I want you to come with me, foxyshaman!!! Yes, yes I do!!

Back in the day I LOVED jazzersize (yes, I'm old) and loved step aerobics even more! But once they threw in complicated dance moves I was toast.

Totally gonna try Zumba! Thanks, foxy!! xoxoxox

ooohhhh I wanna come I wanna come. We could laugh with each other. Cheer for each other. Trip together. It would be fun Novelafemme yes, yes it would!!! ... (don't tell anyone, but I have a quirky sense of humor and we would probably get along. But that is sooooooooo a secret.) <- secret face

jazzersize and step... hmmmmm I think we may be a similar age <stroking that one facial hair>

[Novelafemme]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

ooohhhh I wanna come I wanna come. We could laugh with each other. Cheer for each other. Trip together. It would be fun Novelafemme yes, yes it would!!! ... (don't tell anyone, but I have a quirky sense of humor and we would probably get along. But that is sooooooooo a secret.) <- secret face

jazzersize and step... hmmmmm I think we may be a similar age <stroking that one facial hair>

It's official. I have my first femme crush.

[Novelafemme]

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BILiNvLA-lo&feature=related"]What is Zumba - YouTube[/nomedia]

ok, check out the cute little lady in the back with the florescent green t-shirt on. that will TOTALLY be me!

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by foxyshaman

ooohhhh I wanna come I wanna come. We could laugh with each other. Cheer for each other. Trip together. It would be fun Novelafemme yes, yes it would!!! ... (don't tell anyone, but I have a quirky sense of humor and we would probably get along. But that is sooooooooo a secret.) <- secret face

jazzersize and step... hmmmmm I think we may be a similar age <stroking that one facial hair>

I would TOTALLY go to this with both of you!

I am trying to talk my girlfriend at work, Princess, into going with me but she went to one class by herself last year and felt really clumsy. I cant dance a lick so i dont really care if I look a mess.

It looks like a LOT of fun!!

[PinkieLee]

Afternoon snack was calling my name...

I wanted cheetos & a Dr. Pepper. Instead, I filled up my water glass & grabbed a yogurt.

Tonya +1, self sabotage - 0!