Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hi , Would it work to still go out w/ friends and family and just eat half as much or order something "healthy" - if they give you grief you can always say you're full b/c you had a big lunch! Just a thought. I don't think it would be right to never enjoy the company of friends for the sake of weight loss. ((HUGS)) Donna To: exercisevideos Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 9:36:38 AMSubject: Judy / hugs I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I know EXACTLY what you mean, " discouraging by encouraging " . I have a friend who's 5'2 " and 270 lbs and that's the path I've taken with her too. I hope she will come to the same realization as your friend! None of my friends eat healthy, nor does my family. I'm the lone healthy eater, same at work. If I didn't have you guys and BodySpace I'd go NUTS.Hugs I think we can all relate to this. Funny story... I have a fabulous friend that I go out with from time to time and of course we always eat (and drink some). Well we got together for lunch last week and this girl always orders tons of food... appetizer, entree, dessert, drinks, you name it. She is overweight, but up until now didn't care. I have tried encouraging her, but she doesn't want to hear it, so I quit trying a while back. I didn't want to discourage her by my encouragement...make sense? Well anyway, we met at a restaurant and she got there before me. I told her to go ahead and order me a sweet tea and whatever else she wanted to. When I got there, she told me she is only drinking water, and not overeating anymore!!! YAY for her! Anyway, she made that decision on her own and I'm proud of her. IT's good for me too because I would chow down with her, so now I won't when we're together! So needless to say, I didn't get my sweet tea, or appetizer, or dessert, we ate a lot more healthy! Sorry for long story... it just popped in my head when I was reading these posts. , you are doing incredible!!! I wish I had your ambition to get up every morning at 4:00 to exercise! Think about all the calories you are burning throughout the day.... wow! Teena Subject: Re: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:08 AM I've started viewing calories like money. (And coming from a ish heritage, I'm a penny-pincher!) If I know I'm going out, I " save up " for a couple of days in advance. If there is some spontaneous eating, then it goes on my " credit card " for later payment, and if my credit card is maxed, then the transaction is denied. This all mental and not very scientific. And if you are the banker, then you can always up your limit. -- But then you get into problems, with either money or calories! No money, no purchase -- no calories available, no eating.Of course, this doesn't work if you have difficulties with financial temptations, too...That's just the system I use for now, and it's working for me. Find a system that works for you! Indyrose >> I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and> it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and> good eating, but still, I'm pissed. > > What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a> bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders.> Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like > we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and> indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the> family. My family eats like crap, all of them. > > So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup> soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to> use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut> calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>> > I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming > up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite.> The intense cardio should jumpstart things.> > My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that > > Trying to be positive,> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I know EXACTLY what you mean, " discouraging by encouraging " . I have a friend who's 5'2 " and 270 lbs and that's the path I've taken with her too. I hope she will come to the same realization as your friend! None of my friends eat healthy, nor does my family. I'm the lone healthy eater, same at work. If I didn't have you guys and BodySpace I'd go NUTS.Hugs I think we can all relate to this. Funny story... I have a fabulous friend that I go out with from time to time and of course we always eat (and drink some). Well we got together for lunch last week and this girl always orders tons of food... appetizer, entree, dessert, drinks, you name it. She is overweight, but up until now didn't care. I have tried encouraging her, but she doesn't want to hear it, so I quit trying a while back. I didn't want to discourage her by my encouragement...make sense? Well anyway, we met at a restaurant and she got there before me. I told her to go ahead and order me a sweet tea and whatever else she wanted to. When I got there, she told me she is only drinking water, and not overeating anymore!!! YAY for her! Anyway, she made that decision on her own and I'm proud of her. IT's good for me too because I would chow down with her, so now I won't when we're together! So needless to say, I didn't get my sweet tea, or appetizer, or dessert, we ate a lot more healthy! Sorry for long story... it just popped in my head when I was reading these posts. , you are doing incredible!!! I wish I had your ambition to get up every morning at 4:00 to exercise! Think about all the calories you are burning throughout the day.... wow! Teena Subject: Re: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:08 AM I've started viewing calories like money. (And coming from a ish heritage, I'm a penny-pincher!) If I know I'm going out, I " save up " for a couple of days in advance. If there is some spontaneous eating, then it goes on my " credit card " for later payment, and if my credit card is maxed, then the transaction is denied. This all mental and not very scientific. And if you are the banker, then you can always up your limit. -- But then you get into problems, with either money or calories! No money, no purchase -- no calories available, no eating.Of course, this doesn't work if you have difficulties with financial temptations, too...That's just the system I use for now, and it's working for me. Find a system that works for you! Indyrose >> I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and> it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and> good eating, but still, I'm pissed. > > What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a> bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders.> Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like > we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and> indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the> family. My family eats like crap, all of them. > > So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup> soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to> use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut> calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>> > I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming > up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite.> The intense cardio should jumpstart things.> > My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that > > Trying to be positive,> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Is there any hope of getting together w/out food or drink involved or maybe just going out half the time w/ them - say every two weeks instead of weekly? It does suck to be the lone wolf sometimes!Donna To: exercisevideos Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 10:50:05 AMSubject: Re: Judy / hugs No, I'm an all or nothing person. I don't want smaller portions. To have one small piece while everyone else gets to eat and drink what they want kills me. I'd rather just eat clean, period, and have none at all.One thing I love about BodySpace is that it's all pretty much bodybuilders who eat clean 95% of the time if not more. I feel sometimes they are the only people who understand me - not that you guys don't, don't get me wrong, it's just eating wise I'm in line with this way of thinking. Keep in mind I'm in the fattest part of my cycle, feeling fat and ugly, weepy, etc. and im in a piss poor mood in general. I'm sick of being sick / coughing up gook and meanwhile I have 3 races coming up. GRRRRdone with pity party... Hi , Would it work to still go out w/ friends and family and just eat half as much or order something "healthy" - if they give you grief you can always say you're full b/c you had a big lunch! Just a thought. I don't think it would be right to never enjoy the company of friends for the sake of weight loss. ((HUGS)) Donna To: exercisevideos Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 9:36:38 AMSubject: Judy / hugs I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Is there any hope of getting together w/out food or drink involved or maybe just going out half the time w/ them - say every two weeks instead of weekly? It does suck to be the lone wolf sometimes!Donna To: exercisevideos Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 10:50:05 AMSubject: Re: Judy / hugs No, I'm an all or nothing person. I don't want smaller portions. To have one small piece while everyone else gets to eat and drink what they want kills me. I'd rather just eat clean, period, and have none at all.One thing I love about BodySpace is that it's all pretty much bodybuilders who eat clean 95% of the time if not more. I feel sometimes they are the only people who understand me - not that you guys don't, don't get me wrong, it's just eating wise I'm in line with this way of thinking. Keep in mind I'm in the fattest part of my cycle, feeling fat and ugly, weepy, etc. and im in a piss poor mood in general. I'm sick of being sick / coughing up gook and meanwhile I have 3 races coming up. GRRRRdone with pity party... Hi , Would it work to still go out w/ friends and family and just eat half as much or order something "healthy" - if they give you grief you can always say you're full b/c you had a big lunch! Just a thought. I don't think it would be right to never enjoy the company of friends for the sake of weight loss. ((HUGS)) Donna To: exercisevideos Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 9:36:38 AMSubject: Judy / hugs I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I totally understand.. one of my best friends is a bar tender.. talk about bad influence.. and the diner/bar was on Diner Dives and Drive Thrushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Aeu5i8f9wNow I don't eat that crap but it is where we all meet.. ughjTo: exercisevideos Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 9:36:38 AMSubject: Judy / hugs I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them. So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble> I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I totally understand.. one of my best friends is a bar tender.. talk about bad influence.. and the diner/bar was on Diner Dives and Drive Thrushttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Aeu5i8f9wNow I don't eat that crap but it is where we all meet.. ughjTo: exercisevideos Sent: Wed, March 2, 2011 9:36:38 AMSubject: Judy / hugs I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them. So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble> I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I agree with you, it is so hard. Tomorrow I have to be a stuck up snob again and not participate in the monthly potluck. I think they are starting to get used to me just doing my own thing. I get mad when the do gooders trying to be helpful fix me a plate and bring it to me because they think I am depriving myself. in CA To: exercisevideos From: pinkpussycat@...Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 06:36:38 -0800Subject: Judy / hugs I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am grateful we don't have those stupid potlucks where I work! We have a breakroom where treats from leftover meetings are kept, but it's no one's fault but my own for partaking. I did refuse a goodie bag from the sales conference that had prezels, colored popcorn (eww), tortilla chips and cookies in it. One small victory. Wish I had your willpower - you are doing so great, ! If we worked on the same team your strength would give me strength! I agree with you, it is so hard. Tomorrow I have to be a stuck up snob again and not participate in the monthly potluck. I think they are starting to get used to me just doing my own thing. I get mad when the do gooders trying to be helpful fix me a plate and bring it to me because they think I am depriving myself. in CA To: exercisevideos From: pinkpussycat@... Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 06:36:38 -0800Subject: Judy / hugs I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them. So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble> I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 We have training class leftovers... The room next to my office is where they serve it (they bring it in catered). I'm *usually* pretty good about ignoring it, but if cheesecake is involved, the bets are off. I took home a large tray of salad once -- it didn't even look like it had been touched -- an I told the girl in charge that I would always take salad home. And I'm not even involved with training!!! I'll be glad when my regular office gets finished being remodeled. Indyrose > > > > > > > I agree with you, it is so hard. Tomorrow I have to be a stuck up snob > > again and not participate in the monthly potluck. I think they are starting > > to get used to me just doing my own thing. I get mad when the do gooders > > trying to be helpful fix me a plate and bring it to me because they think I > > am depriving myself. > > > > in CA > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > To: exercisevideos > > From: pinkpussycat@... > > Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2011 06:36:38 -0800 > > Subject: Judy / hugs > > > > > > > > I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and > > it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and > > good eating, but still, I'm pissed. > > > > What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a > > bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. > > Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like > > we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and > > indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the > > family. My family eats like crap, all of them. > > > > So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup > > soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to > > use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut > > calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble> > > > > I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming > > up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. > > The intense cardio should jumpstart things. > > > > My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that > > > > Trying to be positive, > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Well, I'm in the same boat is you and I'm so FRUSTRATED I feel like giving up and I'm not in any FAT months. If I don't eat exactly perfect all the time I gain weight. Yesterday was a nightmare for me. I got called into interpret at a hospital ER. I brought Special K protein drink but it wasn't enough because I only ate lunch before a went to the hospital, no breakfast. The ER was a ZOO so many people there with the flu. I had plans to play volleyball so I called my agency and I was able to leave early. I only had a bite of food before going to play volleyball. I get there and the woman in charge asked me if I ever played before (YES! I'm NOT a beginner, just average but very rusty because I haven't played since the fall.) Then she asked me if I minded playing with Asian women....what a stupid question is that! She should have asked if I minded playing women's volleyball because YES I mind that...duh, I'm single and co-ed is more competitive and FUN! So I play there then I ask her if I can come back she gives me this song and dance about how it's pick up but she called people on her list...if one of them can't come then she will call me. What a bunch of BS that's NOT pick up that's a private group that plays together! I won't be expecting a call from her and really I don't want to wait from some yahoo to call me...she acts like I may be prejudiced against Asian women anyway so heck with her. Back to the food thing...yea I don't want to go out with friends because they always go to Ram's Horn and I have no way of knowing how many calories are in that food PLUS I don't feel like spending my money. You CAN just order my healthy food and let them get what they want...you don't have to go with the crowd , you are a strong person. Here I am killing myself with my workouts and I have NOTHING to show for it!Ready to give up, Jen Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them. So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble> I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 ((HUGS)) Jen, I'm sorry you are so frustrated and it *is* difficult to order something healthy and follow the old advice of (asking for a doggie bag when your meal first arrives and putting half away for later) when everyone else is indulging (though, go figure, for me, I think I'm a closet eater b/c I eat less in front of people than I would by myself - I won't say I drink less wine though! ) Anyway, don't give up - you have made great progress and will continue to - plateaus are common - just hang in there and keep going. That is really weird about the VB thing.....odd question!Take care - Donna To: exercisevideos Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 12:04:18 AMSubject: Re: Judy / hugs Well, I'm in the same boat is you and I'm so FRUSTRATED I feel like giving up and I'm not in any FAT months. If I don't eat exactly perfect all the time I gain weight. Yesterday was a nightmare for me. I got called into interpret at a hospital ER. I brought Special K protein drink but it wasn't enough because I only ate lunch before a went to the hospital, no breakfast. The ER was a ZOO so many people there with the flu. I had plans to play volleyball so I called my agency and I was able to leave early. I only had a bite of food before going to play volleyball. I get there and the woman in charge asked me if I ever played before (YES! I'm NOT a beginner, just average but very rusty because I haven't played since the fall.) Then she asked me if I minded playing with Asian women....what a stupid question is that! She should have asked if I minded playing women's volleyball because YES I mind that...duh, I'm single and co-ed is more competitive and FUN! So I play there then I ask her if I can come back she gives me this song and dance about how it's pick up but she called people on her list...if one of them can't come then she will call me. What a bunch of BS that's NOT pick up that's a private group that plays together! I won't be expecting a call from her and really I don't want to wait from some yahoo to call me...she acts like I may be prejudiced against Asian women anyway so heck with her. Back to the food thing...yea I don't want to go out with friends because they always go to Ram's Horn and I have no way of knowing how many calories are in that food PLUS I don't feel like spending my money. You CAN just order my healthy food and let them get what they want...you don't have to go with the crowd , you are a strong person. Here I am killing myself with my workouts and I have NOTHING to show for it!Ready to give up, Jen Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Jen, I think it will help to change the workout routine! I'm excited about us doing RevAbs, but don't want to commit to 90 days of it. It helps me stay motivated when I switch things up more often. I'm sorry about the volleyball thing. that was weird.... Anyway, don't give up; you are doing great!!! Teena Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Keep it up jen.. you ARE getting healthier and you will do it... don't let anyone tear you from your pathre: VB.. I actually loved playing womens vb because they were faster at digging so play was lot longer.. plus when I played coed we did 5-1 system so I only set but in womens we did 6-2 so I got to hit on front row.. that said my favorite was beach doubles.. and then I loved womens for same reason.. our rallies were much longer and I was always sore and pooped the next day...Go to where you like the VB and they know you can do it... keep it up .. you will find how much stronger you are .. when I was really serious about VB I lifted 3 times a week ..I was a beast... judyTo: exercisevideos Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 10:22:22 AMSubject: Re: Judy / hugs ((HUGS)) Jen, I'm sorry you are so frustrated and it *is* difficult to order something healthy and follow the old advice of (asking for a doggie bag when your meal first arrives and putting half away for later) when everyone else is indulging (though, go figure, for me, I think I'm a closet eater b/c I eat less in front of people than I would by myself - I won't say I drink less wine though! ) Anyway, don't give up - you have made great progress and will continue to - plateaus are common - just hang in there and keep going. That is really weird about the VB thing.....odd question!Take care - Donna To: exercisevideos Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 12:04:18 AMSubject: Re: Judy / hugs Well, I'm in the same boat is you and I'm so FRUSTRATED I feel like giving up and I'm not in any FAT months. If I don't eat exactly perfect all the time I gain weight. Yesterday was a nightmare for me. I got called into interpret at a hospital ER. I brought Special K protein drink but it wasn't enough because I only ate lunch before a went to the hospital, no breakfast. The ER was a ZOO so many people there with the flu. I had plans to play volleyball so I called my agency and I was able to leave early. I only had a bite of food before going to play volleyball. I get there and the woman in charge asked me if I ever played before (YES! I'm NOT a beginner, just average but very rusty because I haven't played since the fall.) Then she asked me if I minded playing with Asian women....what a stupid question is that! She should have asked if I minded playing women's volleyball because YES I mind that...duh, I'm single and co-ed is more competitive and FUN! So I play there then I ask her if I can come back she gives me this song and dance about how it's pick up but she called people on her list...if one of them can't come then she will call me. What a bunch of BS that's NOT pick up that's a private group that plays together! I won't be expecting a call from her and really I don't want to wait from some yahoo to call me...she acts like I may be prejudiced against Asian women anyway so heck with her. Back to the food thing...yea I don't want to go out with friends because they always go to Ram's Horn and I have no way of knowing how many calories are in that food PLUS I don't feel like spending my money. You CAN just order my healthy food and let them get what they want...you don't have to go with the crowd , you are a strong person. Here I am killing myself with my workouts and I have NOTHING to show for it!Ready to give up, Jen Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I like playing Women's volleyball when it's my own team and I know the players. And I did set a 5-1 or on some teams we did a 4-2 and I would set. The problem is that no matter if I play Women's or Co-ed most people won't set me. I'm not really a "hitter" but I can place the ball if I get a decent set. No one understands that and they tend to set the ball towards my left arm (I'm right handed) or the put it tight to the net....and although I can now spike the ball with my left hand, I still HATE hitting a ball when it's close to the net. I'm only 5' and even a Women's net can be challenging...AND I can't jump very high. If I knew some place else to play I would. As I got older all of the people that I used to play with for years either stopped playing or went some where else to play. I know of one place but in the winter with icy roads it's not safe to go there. I will try there in the spring. The other place I played stopped offering volleyball in the Fall because the community schools program was eliminated. That school had vb Mondays/Wednesdays for over 30 years and now it's gone. I love sand volleyball too but I doubt I will get to play this summer.Life sucks, Jen Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 yes I am still doing it... today I did Lean Circuit 2. I just don't ever post the exercises or weights because I don't right them down and I get on here most of the time at work and I don't have them in front of me. Plus I still just have weights up to 12.5, so that's the highest I go.I usually just do CLX 2 times a week because of all my turbo classes, but I'm still with y'all! I'm excited about trying something new, though. Yes, I will definitely continue the Lean phase for 3 more weeks after this one. I like it too... today's workout was hard because it was so heavy on the shoulders! Teena Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I keep saying I'm going to get heavier weights... just haven't done it. I look at them everytime I am at Target or Walmart, just don't do it. I will eventually. Good news is I officially dropped 2 of my turbo kick classes, so now I just teach 4 classes a week. 6 was WAY too much and I was actually getting to the point that I didn't want to go teach... I don't want to be that way. I love turbo way too much to already get burned out. I really am excited about starting something new! I may somehow have to add S90 in a little bit at a time, though, because I want to try that too! :)Teena Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 So many workouts so little time!Right? Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 4-2? we never played that only 6-2 taking setter from back row.. and I hit a lot as I am ambi. (ie hit both hands) so was great offside hitter.. man wish I had knees so I could play againjTo: exercisevideos Sent: Sat, March 5, 2011 12:51:47 PMSubject: Re: Judy / hugs I like playing Women's volleyball when it's my own team and I know the players. And I did set a 5-1 or on some teams we did a 4-2 and I would set. The problem is that no matter if I play Women's or Co-ed most people won't set me. I'm not really a "hitter" but I can place the ball if I get a decent set. No one understands that and they tend to set the ball towards my left arm (I'm right handed) or the put it tight to the net....and although I can now spike the ball with my left hand, I still HATE hitting a ball when it's close to the net. I'm only 5' and even a Women's net can be challenging...AND I can't jump very high. If I knew some place else to play I would. As I got older all of the people that I used to play with for years either stopped playing or went some where else to play. I know of one place but in the winter with icy roads it's not safe to go there. I will try there in the spring. The other place I played stopped offering volleyball in the Fall because the community schools program was eliminated. That school had vb Mondays/Wednesdays for over 30 years and now it's gone. I love sand volleyball too but I doubt I will get to play this summer.Life sucks, Jen Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Teenayou are amazing 4 turbos!!! yikes I think the cool thing about CLX is if you don't have the weights you can focus and make them heavier.. I have done that..and.. try the bands once.. lordy lordy.. when I use bands I have serious DOMS esp in my core..sadly next weekend I will have to do lean 3 with bands yikesjudyTo: exercisevideos Sent: Sun, March 6, 2011 8:38:24 AMSubject: Re: Judy / hugs I keep saying I'm going to get heavier weights... just haven't done it. I look at them everytime I am at Target or Walmart, just don't do it. I will eventually. Good news is I officially dropped 2 of my turbo kick classes, so now I just teach 4 classes a week. 6 was WAY too much and I was actually getting to the point that I didn't want to go teach... I don't want to be that way. I love turbo way too much to already get burned out. I really am excited about starting something new! I may somehow have to add S90 in a little bit at a time, though, because I want to try that too! :)Teena Subject: Judy / hugsTo: exercisevideos Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 9:36 AM I'm in the fattest part of the month. Got on the scale this morning and it's BAD. I can get back to normal in a couple of weeks of hard work and good eating, but still, I'm pissed.What am I I supposed to do, never go out with friends and family, live in a bubble forever? I think maybe I do! Or only hang out with bodybuilders. Most people don't care about eating healthy and tracking what they eat like we do. I can't be around bad eating outside of work or I get tempted and indulge! I'm going to have to turn down the next few pizza nights with the family. My family eats like crap, all of them.So today - I had 1/2 cup quinoa (dry, it makes more when cooked) with 1 cup soy slender soy milk and a packet of Equal for breakfast. I was going to use a packet of honey but my # this morning is so bad I need to cut calories wherever I can though I despise artificial sugar. <grumble grumble>I will run on the dreadmill at lunch (i *HAVE* to because my race is coming up!) and also do Tabata Inferno (HARD!) from S90D when I get home tonite. The intense cardio should jumpstart things.My triceps and back are sore from S90D and I'm pleased with that Trying to be positive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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