Wagon Jumpers - November 1-7, 2009 (Closed)
Welcome
(I keep the waiting list capped at 4 people as it can be a 16 week wait with that length. We currently have 5 people on the waiting and are not taking any more names. Please check back later as spots do open up regularly)
Welcome to the Wagon Jumpers weekly thread. We are a group of CC members who have identified that one of our main challenges with achieving our weight loss, maintenance or general health goals is consistency.
This thread is designed to encourage long term commitment to our goals by publicly declaring them and asking the other members of this thread to hold us accountable. The primary focus of wagon jumpers is not how much weight you have lost, or need to loose, but what you need to do on a daily basis to meet your long term goals.
There are two rules for Wagon Jumpers:
1. All members must post once per week between Sunday and Friday.
2. All members must check the thread for members who have not posted by Saturday (a short list is posted on Thursday) or are on the MIA list on Sunday and send them a polite and positive message to stay involved in the group and on track with their goals.
If you would like to be a member of this thread please see the guidelines below and send me a PM if you are still interested (there may be a waiting list).
Medium Size Group = Some Time Commitment
The original idea of Wagon Jumpers was to create a close community where participants could get to know each other and hopefully form virtual-life and perhaps even physical-life bonds to create a support network as they attempted long term weight loss.
We quickly discovered that this was impossible with an 'always open' group as there were too many people coming and going. For this reason the group is finding its optimum level is between 20 and 25 participants.
A medium sized group means that we have an active thread that produces between 30 - 45 posts per week. Members do not need to read / respond to every post every week. I do notice that those who respond regularly do tend to keep their goals top of mind, and have a better chance to achieve them. I estimate the average time spent by an active member on Wagon Jumpers to be between 1-2 hours per week.
If you are looking for an always open group on CC there are several that operate by different weight criteria, similar motivational patterns etc... There are also many small groups that cap their numbers between 4-10 people to keep the group more intimate, and easier for members to keep up with.
Interested in Joining?
General Guidelines for Joining
1. Are you a wagon jumper?
Do you know how to loose weight, you often have success but then you find yourself loosing interest in your plan, or sabotaging your plan. It's not the "how" to loose weight that is the problem, it's the "how" to stay motivated.
2. Do you have a long way to go?
This group is designed so that members can get to know each other and support each other. Ideally you are planning to be a CC member and part of this forum for at least 6 months or more to achieve your goals and hopefully stay in motivation for a further 6 months or more.
Yes. This is, a long term plan.
3. Do you have the time?
This is a medium sized group, the thread does move fairly quickly each week. If you do not have regular internet access this is likely not the group for you.
Still interested?
Send Supersized a PM. (Please do not reply on the thread)
An overview will be sent to you, you will have a chance to ask questions and an invitation will be sent to you once a spot is open.
Wagon Jumpers Participants
Year 1 - Week 26 Riders:
Supersized 
(myself)
Year 1 - Week 22 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 21 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 16 Riders - Congratulations on 1 Year & 4 Months!:
Year 1 - Week 15 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 10 Riders:
Year 1 - Week 5 Riders:
Week 50 Riders:
Week 48 Riders:
Week 43 Riders:
Week 22 Riders:
Week 18 Riders:
Week 15 Riders:
Week 13 Riders:
Bleedtoblue - vacation to November 15, 2009
Week 12 Riders - Congratulations on 3 Months!:
Week 11 Riders:
Week 10 Riders:
Week 8 Riders - Congratulations on 2 Months!:
Week 7 Riders:
Week 5 Riders:
Week 4 Riders - Congratulations on 1 Month!:
Week 3 Riders:
Week 2 Riders:
Missing In Action:
Missing In Action - 1 Week:
Missing In Action - 2 Weeks:
Current Membership: 25
Current Waiting List: 5
Outstanding Wait List Invites: 0
12 Week CONSISTENCY GOALS
(as set w/o September 20, 2009)
By December 12th, I will be...
Supersized - NEW: Go to the Gym and or Walk/Bike to work at least 3 days a week for 9 of 12 weeks.
Laura42 - NEW:Stay on nutrition plan 3 out of 4 weekends each month. MAINTENANCE:Lift weights three times a week.
Figurethefat - NEW:Eat 5 serves of fruit or vegetables everyday. MAINTENANCE:1500 exercise minutes a month
Merimeriqcontrary - NEW:Hover around 1200 calories(non-workout days) and around 1400-1500 calories on workout days, 6 days/week. (at least 9 out of 12 weeks). MAINTENANCE:Work out at least 4 times/week for at least 10 out of the 12 weeks.
Carryonandon - NEW:Follow this meal plan: Prepare homemade dinners (or eat leftovers) 5 out of 7 days per week. Have at least one fresh fruit or vegetable daily Mon - Fri. MAINTENANCE:workout 3x per week
Msmeg1984 - MAINTENANCE:Excercise at least 3 days a week for 9 of 12 weeks and average calorie intake of 2,000 cals per week.
White_Sakura - NEW:maintain any deficit for 5/7 days of the week. MAINTENANCE:to burn 2500 calories a week.
Raven21 - NEW: Eat 5 servings of fruit and/or vegetables daily. MAINTENANCE:run 4 days a week minimum, increasing speed and distance over the course of the 12 weeks.
BigBitty - NEW: to log my calories from the day I have the baby. MAINTENANCE: to continue drinking 2.5 litres of water per day.
Ncurlee - NEW:To achieve a 500 caloric deficit (or 500 calories below your burn rate) 5 of 7 days a week.
Cawilder - NEW:80% of the time I will seat sitting down and put down my fork/spoon/food in between bites. MAINTENANCE:Do, 5 hours of cardio / week + 2 weight lifting sessions / week
Bleedtoblue - NEW: to log my calories at least five days a week for the next twelve weeks.
Austiemg - NEW:to work out for at least 30 min (cardio) three (or more) times a week.
The_Vitamin_Dominatrix - NEW:I will record all my calories at least six days every week. MAINTENANCE:I will continue to drink at least 2+ liters of water each day.
Opanci - NEW:By December 12th, I will be accurately logging all my intake 6 of 7 days. MAINTENANCE:Get outside 6 of 7 days.
Kyashiis - NEW:log my calories daily by midnight 6 days a week. MAINTENANCE:run a minimum of 3 kilos 12 times over the 12-week period.
Nannygabber - MAINTENANCE:Exercise: Cardio 3x/wk MAINTENANCE:Eating: 150 grams of protein 5 days per week
Wenchie58 - NEW:With my new pedometer to walk 10,000 steps at least 4 days a week for 10 out of the 12 weeks. MAINTENANCE:To continue to eat between 1400-1500 calories a day.
Dovelette - NEW:NROLFW or NROL minimum of 2x/week for 8 out of 12 weeks.
Vcruicky - NEW: To eat completely vegetarian meals 4 days a week.
Previous Threads:
Wagon Jumpers - October 25 - 31, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - October 18 - 24, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - October 11 - 17, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - October 4 - 10, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - September 27 - October 3, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - September 20 - 26, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - September 13 - 19, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - September 6 - 12, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 30 - September 5, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 23 - 29, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 15 - 22, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 9 - 15, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - August 2 - 8, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 26 - Aug 1, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 19 - 25, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 12 - 18th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - July 5 - 11th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - June 28 - July 4, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - June 21 - 27th, 2009
Wagon Jumper - June 14 - 20th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - June 7 - 13th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers May 31 - June 6th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers May 24 - 30th, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - May 17 - 23rd, 2009
Wagon Jumpers - May 10 - 16th, 2009
As always all members are encouraged to tag this thread so that it is easy to find.
Carrie - When I make salmon, I usually drench it in lemon juice, pressed garlic, and pepper, then either broil it or grill it. You could bake it no problem as well... even some water in the bottom of your pan can produce a nice fluffy poached version...
CHECKIN:
I am back. I finally found the mojo. I really don't know where it goes, or where I found it, but somehow something jolted me free. It could have been the time change. It could have been the fact that I got on the scale and actually saw 5 extra lbs, which I knew would show up eventually. I said... NUF!! EEEE NUF! SO, yesterday I went for a 1.5 mile brisk walk in the cool fall air, and this morning I did yoga with Inhale on the Oxygen Channel.
Today I will do the walk again, I am thinking I will be able to walk as such every day. Either that or my zumba video. I am not expecting that I should exceed my goal, I am just going to try to. I can and will do this. I have a friend who is loaning me P90X, so I am excited!
What I miss is weight lifting. I really do. I don't know what to do about it though. I have some 60 lb sand bags in my garage, maybe I could use them somehow to at least do squats.
So, to sum up the answer to the assignment. I have every intention of being 100% over the next 6 weeks, regardless of holidays or anything else. I can and will. This will give me a 50% success rate for the whole 12 weeks. And I remember what Sara once said, being on track 50% of the time is equal to maintenance. I suppose since I gave nothing to myself the last six weeks, I should give it all to myself this six weeks... Yay for "all or nothing"! LOL! ( Ok Ok, sarcasm doesn't help!)
Carol - You said it to me last week, now I get to turn it around. Please know I am not vengeful like that either! LOL! But see, you were right, and much of what has been running through my head, are things you said... focus on something that is a constant (and yes the movie Pollyanna has played a few times in my head, thanks haha)... savor where you are... be grateful for every hour of time we are given... Girl, stay with it. You know you have a handle on it, get right back up. HUGS~!!
Hope you all are thinking Healthgain!
~Julie
Carol I know what you mean about needing the structure. The nutritionist I went to gave me a wide variety of options for foods, but I stick to the same breakfast, same lunch and almost the same dinner Monday - Friday. Why? Because if I don't have to think about it I just do it. Same for the exercise. All that being said, I know when life gets crazy I am sometimes over ambitious about how many hours there really are in a day and I don't leave enough time for things like the transportation necessary to get to the gym so although I may have the 30 min to work out I end up not doing it because I don't have the 15 min on either side to make it to and from the gym. All I'm saying is watch out if you are in that crunch where you have set goals that you don't have the time for.
Although on the mindful eating - great job on the chocolate bar! SO been there!
Julie Great to see you back! I have no idea where that mojo comes and goes, I feel like I lost mine Jan - Sep and have just found it. I have no idea where it went for so long, but now I'm all fired up and ready to loose another 50 lbs, and I can't believe I've wasted all this time!!! Ack! oh well all I can say is ... onwards!
I got my butt out of bed at 5:00 a.m. and took the dog for a half hour walk. I have a meeting at 6:00 p.m. tonight which should leave me just enough time to get home and either do another half hour or go to the gym. Either will keep me on track with my goals.
A big part of tonight will be avoiding the little munchy food they are going to have at the meeting. It's earlier than my usual dinner, but will go later than my usual dinner.
The plan is to have the soup that I made lots of on the weekend for lunches, have a half serving before I do to the meeting and a half serving afterwards.
Hi all,
I haven't done the goals this time around, but I'm already thinking about next time. I think I will practice my goals so I can be more successful next round. Good job to all those who are doing the 12 week challenge. Don't give up even if you haven't succeeded. It's a good thing to challenge ourselves, it's the only way change and grow (well slim down for most of us, lol).
Have a great week!
Caroline
CHECKIN AGAIN:
I made it to walk again last evening. Its getting dark earlier now, and the darkness is somewhat of a deterrant, but I went anyhow! I even managed to get my daughter to go with me. AND... I made it on time this morning to do the TV yoga. Its really pretty good. Steve Ross, Inhale, on Oxygen Channel. Can't beat it for free anyway! (Not counting that I pay for Cable TV... LOL)
So... hope everyone has a fabulous Wednesday, healthgain to all! As Sara
said... onward!!
~Julie
I'm not 100% with my goals this time. On my primary goal, which is 5 fruit and veg a day I'd say I've hit the mark 85% of the time. There's been a few days when that plan just flew out the window. Mostly it's been when I was eating Halloween candy -- boo hoo for that. On the maintenance goal, I wasn't able to do 1500 minutes in October. I think I could have, but I pulled a muscle in my leg. This annoyed the crap out of me and rather than adjust to just do some stretching and upper body work, I totally abandoned any form of structured exercise. I ended up not even tracking for October. For November I'm doing Slimming Minis where I keep track of water intake, exercise minutes, etc. So far it's been just over 1 day and I'm doing fine.
I think I can get back on track. It's kind of like being a food-aholic. I have to take one day at a time. Each day that passes successfully I get stronger and have more resolve. One of my biggest issues is that once I've lost 2 or 3 lbs I let up and indulge in dining out -- chips, salsa, or italian bread, etc. Those meals out are my downfall.
Hope to be 100% over the next 6 weeks and will be content with that. BTW my leg is so much better, I can feel it healing everyday and I'm glad I haven't aggravated the injury by overextending. Easy does it :)
Well, I joined after the 12 week goals had already started but I had my own basic goals when I started CC.
I wanted to make healthy lifestyle changes to my life that are sustainable . . . oh yeah, and loose a bunch of weight! :)
The thing that has helped me the most has been the way of thinking about "diets" on CC. I have always been an all or nothing type of person and that has sabotaged my efforts in the past. I really thought that I needed a solid structured diet to keep myself on track but when I got tired of it or it just got too bulky for real life I would always gain the weight back.
This time I have just done my best to stay within a calorie range (1500 -1700) and eat what I like in there. I have made some changes but for the most part have tried to eat "normal" with the rest of my family and focused on portion sizes and modifications to make recipes less calories. It's a pain to weigh and record everything I eat but I don't trust eyeballing it yet.
I have lost 31 lbs now and am .4% away from leaving the morbidly obese BMI range! I'm now pulling out clothes that I haven't worn since before my daughter was born (5 years ago). I'm really pumped up and want to keep this momentum but the holidays are coming.
Now is the point that I should get some more exercise in there so I have some more calories available in case I overeat. I just can't get the motivation to exercise! That will be my goal for the next six weeks of the challenge - I will walk on the treadmill for 3 hours a week. I'm hoping if I set the bar low I won't wimp out! :)
Caroline Look forward to you joining the challenge next time.
Julie I bring my dogs on my night / early morning walks. I've put little flashing bike lights on their leashes. Having them makes me more committed to walking since I know they are now expecting the walk.
Laura 85% is still very good, hallowe'en candy and all. I think the one-day-at-a-time approach is likely something we all need to embrace. When the road looks like a never ending path of self denial is when it's easiest to give up. Seeing the changes as small and manageable and something you can do today really does make all the difference.
Marcekd Great job on 31 lbs! And wonderful on the amost out of morbidly obese BMI it will be a great feeling when you make it there! I find the trick to exercise is to simply start. You really do get energy from it.
Hi, everyone,
I've been totally off the wagon the past few days. My husband's 88-year old grandfather passed away last week and since then we've been eating take out every night, as we've been driving between home and his parent's house (which is a 1/2 hour away).
Then of course there's the Halloween candy! Because it was on a Saturday this year, I bought extra candy. I do not joke when I say that we had maybe 20 kids the whole day? I bought 300 pieces! I told the kids to take 5 pieces each, but I still have a lot left over!! I start back at work next week--I think I'm going to bring it in so that I won't eat it all!
At least I planned our dinners for the rest of the week and got to the grocery store today. Aside from tonight, we're eating vegetarian the rest of the week.
I got the go-ahead from my OB to start working out. Contacted my personal trainer about using my remaining sessions as group class sessions vs. personal training sessions, especially b/c I think that for now I'll only be able to commit to Saturday mornings (and she doesn't work on Saturdays). She wasn't too thrilled with the idea, but I think that what I need for now is some focused ME time when I work out--I don't want to have to worry about what a trainer wants me to do. I hope this will resolve itself--I so want to get going again!
Denise Too bad about hallowe'en, I was lucky we drastically underestimated how much candy we would need. I set aside a small stash for my partner and me that night, but that was all we had. And yes - put you ahead of what trainer wants.
Update I'm doing well, I've got all my walks in so far and I just need to make it to the gym today to make my 3 days. Food is going well this week and I don't see a reason that this week should not be a "good week"... next week will be a bit harder with meetings Monday and Tuesday evenings.
My energy levels are climbing back up, and while I was not a big fan of this nutrition plan when I started I'm growing to like it and I do have to admit I'm not that hungry most of the time. Usually right after my work out and before dinner I get some pretty intense cravings but luckily dinner seems to solve that. Taking the approach that I will make the planned dinner and eat that with at least 30 min before I try anything else has been a good idea since I always feel hungrier when I'm making the dinner but it is satisfying me.
TWO DAY REMINDERS
Hello everyone, here are our members who have not yet checked in this week. Please send them a polite and positive reminder to stay on track with their goals and involved in the group.
Missing In Action:
Hi Everyone
Sorry I went missing and thanks for the reminders!
I finally had one of the diagnostic procedures that I spent months waiting for, but then there were complications and I ended up flat on my back for the next week and a half. Needless to say, I fell off the wagon completely. All the inactivity as well as the stress has led to me packing on more pounds, not less. The increased weight, pain and stress and led to a depression that seems never ending and now that the winter weather is here, opportunities to get out are much reduced. So you can see how this can turn into a vicious cycle. I remain hopeful that the diagnostic studies will eventually end up with someone who can help, but until then I have to figure out a way to remain in the clothes that I have, as buying more is not an option right now! I've a;ready outgrown most of what is in my closet.
I battle with hunger, no matter what I eat, which is a lot of fruits and vegies, whole grains and beans, yogurt and cottage cheese, small amounts of meat, mostly chicken and fish and lots of water. I'm not trying right now to keep to a deficit but the emotional stress eating and evening hunger keep pushing me over maintenance. It appears that I can usually ignore the hunger if I am occupied/active, but inside on my butt doesn't cut it as active!
Sorry I haven't been able to go through the threads and contribute, but I'm still not well - this posting took over three hours in several shifts - so I hope to be more active on this forum very soon. Good luck to everyone with your goals!
Terry
Opanci, I'm so sorry for your problems!! On top of all of that, please do not put yourself down because you have gained a little. When you are unable to be active there is little else to think of and no way to burn off any extra calories.
I hope the doctors can help you with your problems and give you some relief. In the mean time, I would just try to eat as healthy as you can, even if you are going over your calories burned. At least the healthy food will keep you feeling better. Try especially to stay away from the sugars, they can really contribute to feelings of depression and create un-natural highs and lows.
Keep us informed on your progress and don't feel any pressure!!
CHECKIN AGAIN:
Well, I am on track 100% for the week for exercise. With my eating, I know I am on track, but have not logged. Reason being, I am off my regular menu because there hasn't been money to buy things I usually have on hand, like protein bars. I have made bunches of yogurt lately, and using crushed berries from the freezer to flavor it. Works nicely. Peanut butter has been a staple, and chick peas too. Hummus is my best friend lately. Fortunate that I found some really super huge, and I'm talking like 7" diameter green bell peppers at the store. It must be the season! But I like to cut those up for dipping into the hummus. Eggs for breakfast, peanut butter for a snack, soup for lunch, yogurt for a snack, and dinner has actually been a protein shake a couple times this week. Logging seems silly with that menu. LOL!
Anyway, its good to report that I walked twice this week 1.5 miles. Did the zumba video once, and yoga three times. YAY! I am back on track! Next week I add back in the 100 pushup challenge. Weigh in today, down one pound. Four to go before I am where I left off. Recovering ground is not fun, let me tell you. I totally agree with Carol, savor where you are!
I am looking forward to the weekend, I am heading to my BF's mom's (totally love her!) to do some painting in her house. Should be good to burn a little extra energy.
Hope you all have a healthgain weekend!
~Julie
Terry Sounds like you are going through a very tough time. If you ever do need time off from the group that is available by e-mailing me and giving me a date you will be away until... in your case if you are not sure when you can return you can simply ask to check in on a given week and then extend it.
On the other hand if the group is lending you some support please do try to continue. Having hurdles - especially physical ones - thrown in your way in this kind of situation can be very difficult and lead to much depression. Vicki (Wenchie) may be a good person to reach out to, I know going through her transplant was very challenging and she is definitely a personal hero of mine for the way she has looked to what she can do each step of the way.
That does seem to be the path out, even if you can only do it on a day to day basis asking yourself what you can do, and not focusing on the "can't do's" can give you a sense of achievement and accomplishment.
Julie I'm not logging right now either, I'm following the nutritionists plan and I figure if I'm loosing I won't worry too much about logging. One thing I have done is tape a chart to my fridge, I check off when I follow a given meal or snack plan correctly and put an "x" if I go off plan, that way I have a visual for how frequently I am on (and off) plan.
Well, 6 weeks in and I'm sorry to say I'm not on track at all right now. I think it's because I was using the wedding as my motivating force for so long that, now that I'm married, I need to find an equally strong goal to work towards. I can certainly still get on track, but in order to do so I'll need to keep the goals in the front of my mind.
Are you on track for achieving your goal?: No... not really. These past two weeks have just been a blur of morning sickness, fatigue, taking care of the family and housework. But I am getting better at figuring it all out when I can exercise and when I can/maybe get a nap in! As for eating, its not much. Try to get some nutritous stuff in but, doesnt turn out so well. But I drink a ton of water and a limit my crave for rootbeer once a day. So I am just coasting, eating mainly rice cakes and popcorn. I did weights two times this week and eliptical for 20 mins only once Im hoping to get another in tomorrow.
Im very motivated because I dont want to have any more excess weight on besides what being pregnant will add. Im very bloated which happened last time I was pregnant too. I figure Ill go by my first prenatal appointment weight (which is Nov 18th). I have had the urgency to keep moving and do run up and down both set of stairs in the house a lot, I figure it a good leg work out! Im hoping the morning sickness wont last very long into the pregnancy and I can eat some different foods soon! Just setting my pregnacy goal to eat healthy and keep the exercise up.
Hope that works for this week :) -Becky
RSPEFLEY congrats on the baby! Morning sickness was so hard for me, more power to you!
Halloween candy nearly did me in this week! I allowed myself a few pieces, but then cut myself off! I need to get the rest of it out of my house!
Weather is absolutely beautiful this weekend. I'm getting ready to take Harley for a run and then to the dog park!
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