POSITIVE UPLIFTING NOTIFICATION: One positive thing about me toady is.....Part Five

gothik butterfly · 10-04-2009, 09:32 PM

Hi everyone! Today was a really good day. I'm 4 days into Phase 1 SB... and still on plan.

I was a bit worried since a friend wanted me to come help her paint today and I knew I would be there during times I needed to eat. She had no pots n pans or anything at the place yet so I managed to plan ahead and bring stuff to keep me satisfied til I got home.

I even made deviled eggs and roasted chickpeas tonight too! I. am. on. the. ball!!

Have a great evening.

Stay positive!

SuomiSara · 10-05-2009, 07:00 AM

Hello all!

Well Im back, no tail between the legs though!

Ive been very naughty and pretty much had 2 months of eating/drinking anything, very little gym action and woah no surprise there was 9lbs back on. So Im back to being a good girl again from today. I refuse to alter my tickers though so I just have to make them right again.

Even though Ive gained 9lbs back, Im actually pleased that Ive stopped myself now and could see where I was taking myself. I knew I had to stop and I have. I know I deserve to give myself a happier healthier life too. So just a little blip along the way

But its also made me realise how easy it is to slip back into bad habits.

So Im on 3 weeks of tight diet and exercise because my parents will be over then. It wasnt a planned trip but my dad is going to have to start chemo so its been squeezed in as a last minute holiday. I want to try and get as much as that 9lbs off before they come.

Oatmeal · 10-05-2009, 08:08 AM

Its a cool monday again today !! Its wonderful hoping to get to go to the lake this afternoon to walk .. I have appointments this moring to keep me busy .. Just want to encourage each of you to take those extra steps they soon add up and burn more calories!! :-) :-)

Ag.... Sounds like you were having a great weekend with your little loved one !! :-) It won't be long and he will doing the disney things on the computer !! :-) Ag..have you come across any new recipes lately if so share them !! I am going to try and post a few this week ...

Learn .. I am so proud of your determination of staying on program and being determined to find a way to get back online daily!!! We are all counting the days with you!!!

Betty... you know that addictive behavoir can work in your advantage with exercise and eatting healthy!!! We are all a work in progress!!! You go girl!!!

Sara... Today is a whole new day !! Yesterday day is gone so I want to encourage you to focus all your energy what you can do for your self today to make healthy chioces!! It is never to late to pick your self up and go forward!!!!! Gooooooooooo Sara!!!!! I will keep your dad in my prayers girl !! I know its not easy when family is not well ..

Butterfly .. that was great planning ahead girl !! Thats great way to be successful!!!!

We are in hopes to hear more from CJ, bbybear, Mooch, Nonabee, Hotwing, Trying, Ag, Learn, Betty, Sara , .. Just look at all the names of the successful chicks we have here !!! There is power in numbers so lets make today count!!!! Gooooooooooooo Chickies!!!!

“When you help someone up a steep hill, you get nearer the top yourself.”
Everyone has hill to climb in their own lives.. I know from experience its always easier to climb that hill if not alone!! Thats the positive girlss we are never alone your only a post away from all of us and only a prayer away from God!!! So lets go conquer those Hills today!!

My positive today is I am focused and ready for a good day my atittude is on the right track!!! Come and join me there is plenty of room on the positive right track!! :-)

CJZee · 10-05-2009, 10:13 AM

Nooch -- an MSW -- that’s great. I have 2 master’s degrees that I got many many (many) years ago -- an MBA and a master’s in journalism. Even though I am in neither field now, I think both of them have helped me throughout life. (And you knit too? Gifts??? Wow!)

Wonderful Learn -- hi baby! Hope you’re well.

Ags -- it sounds like you have had some SPECTACULAR days with your great sales at work, your best friend visiting, your sister showing up, the new monthly get-together, a great church service and your little Mali tugging on your leg and your heartstrings. And the GUMBO! What a wonderful life you have!

bbybear -- welcome! You are doing exactly the right thing, starting with a clean slate. Come post here often, I'd love to hear how you're doing!

Rena -- I’ve got to say, your enthusiasm is contagious! I found a YMCA I’m going to join because they’ve got lots of classes! You've made me want to attend exercise classes!

Butterfly -- You are definitely on.the.ball!!!

OMG -- Sara! It’s sooooooo good to see you. You are rockin’ it! Can’t wait to see more posts from you about what is going on in your life. Hope your Dad comes through everything ok. Hugs.

Oatmeal -- you’re right. The support here at 3FC is great.

My positive(s)
I write out lots of little mini-goals which I don’t really post here at 3FC, but I’ve recently passed 2 of them and wanted to share!

1. No longer morbidly obese! When I hit 237, my BMI dropped to 39 which means I have dropped out of the “morbidly” obese category. Yay!

2. Less than 100 pounds to lose! I now have “only” 97 pounds left. One of my mini-goals was to have only “double digits” left to lose, and I am now there. And my doctor, interestingly, thinks I should stop at between 160 and 180, which is still way overweight! I will have to re-evaluate when I get there.

nooch · 10-05-2009, 12:53 PM

Hey everybody! Super busy today but just wanted to throw some positives in

Last night my BFF from college came over (I think I mentioned we went out the other night) and we cooked and baked and drank and I didn't go overboard! It really reinforced to me that YOU CAN HAVE FUN AND STAY ON PLAN - those things are so often seen as mutually exclusive and they ARE NOT!

mariamherrera · 10-05-2009, 06:05 PM

hola chicas!

my positives are I got another job offer this past weekend! and Today I officially accepted it! It's great I will be working waaayy less hours but I'll be making about $50.00 more a month!

Less work for a little more money I tihnk I'm OK with that

I love that I'm going to have 3 days off a week now and Will only be working a few hours each day! It will give me much for time to go to the gym, give me more time to devote to my studies, and more time to be a wife!

and I'm OP today actually way under calories!

Oatmeal · 10-05-2009, 06:48 PM

CJ... you sure have achieved several of your goals !! Congradulations girl!!! Keep up the great work .. Determination sure pays off!! :-)

Maria... sounds like life is treating you well ... thats awesome !! Congradulations all the way around ... :-)

NOOCH...it is nice to have fun and still stay on plan .. This is a way of life and life is meant to have fun in it !!! :-)

Today has been a very positive day ... I got my medical insurnance all squared away for next year that was stressful trying to decide what to do .. Made it through with out grazing ... Thats a big positive for me !!!! I still have to remind myself at times that food is not my comfort !! :-) I am so glad I am a work in progress!! :-)

Ag ,,we are eatting Taco soup and I got the new Vita Top corn bread toppers Yummmmmmie and 1 pt :-)

Have a great evening !!! :-)

colormerd47 · 10-05-2009, 07:57 PM

Good evening doll babies,

Gothik, excellent choice to take your own, that way you are insured to get just what you want and it be good for you. You are a good friend helping paint and all. YES you are on the BALL!!!

Sara, happy to see your face. Now that you have menuvered around the blip, steady your course and steer straight ahead. You are a winner. Enjoy your unexpected visit.

Oats, I gotta say, you are always focused girl and what a giant positive that is.

CJ, you rock. I am so proud of you, you have full steam ahead since you started and you are making fantastic progress. Less than 100 pounds to go, that sounds soooo good, and saying it about yourself, well that just beats the band. I am thrilled you are out of that catagory, I do not even like saying it. You get a huge WOOT WOOT!!!!

Nooch, don't you just love when a light bulb comes on!!!! Can you send one to me. Sharing is GOOD!!!

Maria, there's my girl. A new job, more money, less work time, sounds like a plan to be. Now don't keep us in suspense, what will you be doing????? Hot dang and extra time well for EVERYTHING!!!! Sure your hubby appreicates that.

Oats, the Taco soup is simmering as we speak. Cannot wait to partake of it. I made a huge batch since I know that I can freeze it now!!! I am sure my girls will be over for some. I will be thinking of you as I eat. Thanks for the recipe. By the way, my GUMBO was outstanding. WW's recipe girlie. If you would like it, just speak it and it's is yours and anybody else that may want it.

Going in the kitchen now. Later gators,
hugs love and blessings,
Ags

colormerd47 · 10-05-2009, 08:42 PM

Oats,

I just don't know what to do with myself. Three days in a row, another new recipe and the TACO SOUP IS OFF THE CHARTS!!!

YOU KNOW I HAD TO KICK IT UP ANOTHER NOTCH WITH THE SPICE

AND MY HUBBY AND I ARE KILLING IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS ONE,

LOVE YOU,
AGS

Oatmeal · 10-05-2009, 09:38 PM

AG... Taco soup is made at our place alot ... Hubby has some really hot sauce he puts in his bowl of soup ..

I picked up a recipe book that has little pockets for recipe cards .. So I started collecting WW recipes several years ago and making my own collection of recipes ..

I will have to share some more ..... Anyone else that has a favorite recipe please feel free to share ..
Hugs & Sweet Dreams my friends, Oatmeal

Oatmeal · 10-05-2009, 10:05 PM

Hearty Italian Style Soup

2 - 14-1/2oz cans beef broth
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 - 14-1/2oz can low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up
2 medium potatoes (unpeeled, if desired), cubed
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 - 15 or 19oz can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups chopped cooked beef or chicken (about 8 ounces)

Instructions:

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven combine beef broth, cabbage, undrained tomatoes, potatoes, carrot, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.Simmer,covered, about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in the beans and beef or chicken. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.(If desired, divide hot soup among 6 airtight containers. Store up to 3 days in the refrigerator.)

Yield: 6 serving
3 POINTS per serving

Nutrition information:
Per serving: 203 calories, 4g total fat (1g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 711mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 19g protein.

gothik butterfly · 10-06-2009, 12:30 AM

Hi all!

Well, despite a Packer loss tonight... the game was close and well worth watching.

And I didn't have any of the jello shots.

Also went to lunch with my boss and co workers today. At a bar. Did NOT eat bar food! Came back from lunch and ate my lunch LOL!

Still on. the. ball....

Oatmeal · 10-06-2009, 10:24 AM

Butterfly... You shold be so proud of your self by coming back and eatting on program !! Your determination will poay off girl!!

Today is another rainy day here in Texas and its my day off .... I think I will watch a movie and work on my recipe cards ...

My positive for today is that I have my meals in the freezer and ready for my work week starting tomorrow....
There is a group of ladies a t work that are wanting to start a walking group after work monday - friday .. I am hoping that these girls are serious about ...That would sure be a blessing for me ..

"A woman is like a tea bag -- only in hot water do you realize how strong she is.

A friend shared this quote with me one day I found it very interesting !!! Hope you all have a great day !!

mariamherrera · 10-06-2009, 05:29 PM

hola chicas!

ags your gumbo and your taco soup sound delish I may just have to give the ma try!!! and my new job is as a nanny! which I've been doign already on fridays..and mon-thurs I worked at the daycare/preschool.. now I'll just be working tues-thurs for this new family and then fridays with my old family. the best part is this new family I will be working for literally lives two blocks away from me and is in the same development! and I'll only be working 14 hours a week! before I was working 33! It will be so nice to have more time to do anything else I need to! and still be making the same amount and even a little more

gothick good job on just saying NO to jello shots

oatmeal hope that walking group at work follows through for you. I knwo having others to excercise with is encouraging

as for me My positives are today at work one of the kids at work today with the sweetest voice even looked into my eyes and said "I love you miss maria" so softly, sweetly and genuinely. This particular child is one of the biggest trouble makers and usually gives me the most grief. and he has never said that to me before so it certainly made my heart melt..

my other positives are I'm OP and getting ready to head to the gym!

colormerd47 · 10-06-2009, 08:34 PM

Hello dollies,

Glad to see everyone is doing so well.......I have had a lovely day, but I must admit, I need prayer. Mali's mom, my next to the youngest daughter is straying away from all we have taught her, being pulled and tugged by what she calls her friends and is not living up to her respondsibilites. You all know Mali is my heart, so please, if you honestly pray, please keep us in prayer, Mali, his mom Morgan), daddy and myself. It hurts us so badly to see her not be all she can be, that God would have her to be. Please pray for her safe return home, to our home, and to God. I am believing in God, that He is in control, and will return her home safely, but I also know that where two or three are gathered in His Name, He is there in the midst. Soooo my positvie is I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST AND THAT HE WILL BRING ME THRU AND MORGAN TOO!!!!

Still eating Taco soup and it is still awesome, the soup ROCKS!!!!!

Howdy to all our missing partners out there somewhere in cyber land. Hugs. love and blessings coming your ways.

Later gators,
as always, joy, peace, love and blessings,
Ags