You gals are all so great......I love reading your posts........they are awesome...
Well today is that dreaded day....still not sure if I'm going to the Super Bowl party......it is starting to lean towards no....I can do without all the bad food...and it isn't a party I was looking forward to ..not sure why because the lady that invited me is a lovely woman....
Had a great date last night but he mentioned someone that he dated that I know of...and the woman is a Barbie doll.......no exaggeration she can be a bikini model....this makes me want to throw up....how could he find me attractive and how long can I hide under clothes......oy ....
CurleyCarr I hope Spring is off to a great start and that you've seen that ray of sunshine! Very cold and snowy here... Fabulous to read that you are down 1!! Your goal is in sight!!
ZumbaChica Each day is a fresh one. I hope you can find your mojo soon I hope you had fun on your date; I'm sure you looked great! Sounds like a good idea to skip the Superbowl party, if you aren't really into the game.
Natamars I hope you've had a chance to enjoy your new running shoes! I hope you've seen that woosh you were anticipating.
Jennifer I hope you had fun at the party last night, and were able to keep your goals in mind. Always a challenge, especially in the face of delicious cocktails.
Simba Welcome!
Not much going on here. No big Superbowl plans; just staying home and watching the game. We've got lots of crappy snacks on hand, which I intend not to eat. And dinner is tacos, where I put out a whole "salad bar" and so that will be fine. I make my own taco seasoning blend, so there is no sodium. My big intention for the day is to get on the exercise equipment down in the basement later this morning. So far, everything is looking on track.
Zumba stop comparing yourself to his past dates... that can only do harm. Live in the now. I'm glad you had a great time!
Thanks new leaf...I know that you're right....but I feel so bad about my body right now it's hard to be confident.....and to know he was with the Barbie doll makes me feel crappy....
But Zumba, he WENT out with her..past tense. He is GOING out with you. Glad you had fun!
newleaf, sounds like you have a great plan for tonight.
curley, you can make that goal!!
I am hoping I can make mine. Down to 143.2 this morning, so 3.4 to go in 11 days..not likely, but possible. We'll see what happens once TOM is over for good.
I have to return my new shoes. So annoyed. I ordered from a site I have been using. They mailed me a coupon code. I used said coupon code, order went through fine. Then when I looked at the packing slip it had the full price. Checked my credit card statement and it showed two charges, one for the discounted amount and one for the discount! I called up and they said oh you're not a VIP anymore, you shouldn't have gotten the discount. I said you can't charge me one amount which I agree to and then add on after I place the order!! Told them if they wouldn't honor the discount I'm returning the shoes, but they wouldn't budge. They just lost a customer.
Sorry for the rant..hope everyone's enjoying their Sunday.
Natamars: wow, what a crappy thing for a company to do! I wouldn't shop there again either.
Zumba: don't worry about who he has dated! I'm sure there are women in my husband's past who are smarter, thinner, prettier than I am, but it doesn't matter! I'm here now
Newleaf: it sounds like you are going to resist the snacks! Good for you!
Simba: welcome!
I had a great time last night, but I did not resist the cocktails. And then, of course, after over indulging on the drinks, I hit the food! It was worth it though, and I'm back at eating right and exercising today. No Super Bowl parties for me, I have essays to grade
Last edited by Jennifer1966; 02-03-2013 at 07:14 PM.
Quick check-in, because if I don't I know that I will fall off the wagon. Had a bad weekend of eating - could have been worse - but I didn't watch myself. Dinner with friends Friday night, big family lunch Saturday, and a dinner event on Saturday night. Stepped on the scale to 157 this morning. Can I really have gained 3 lbs from Friday to Sunday? Ugh. Today hasn't been the greatest eating wise. I am already at 1300 calories and haven't had dinner yet. Anyway, I wish you luck and hope to have more time to post tomorrow. This weekend has been super busy and it isn't over yet!
Can't imagine why I'm up. Salt from the 5 wasabi peas, or the 5 Doritos I had?? Literally, that was my indulgence. Maybe wasabi peas are evil. This is the first time I've had them in months. Whatever...
Sunday: 1610 calories. No formal exercise but ice skated for 1 hour and bowled for 2 hours with my family :-)
What made me proud: Did not grab a snack while grocery shopping in the moring(four different stores!)..waited until I got home
I had been planning a higher calorie day so this worked out. Weight up a bit this morning..probably higher carbs and eating later.
So we are ALL doing the Monday thing...I have just finished a deadline phew...
Well it really is Feb now....and thanks a mil to you chicas because it means by tagging along on your coat tails I may just be able to finish the first month of my reset button ( note I have pressed it a few times before...) in such lovely company.
So drumroll....
NatamarsI love that you did all that exercise having fun with your family....thanks for the encouragement on goal!!
Newleaf ....whatever indeed!...wasabi peas never eaten them....now never want tooo!
Zumba - ....listen to newleaf she kind of nailed it!
[B]Guacamole....I think those quick ups on the scale can come down as quick.... I know I have to lay off those endorphins
Jennifer....hope you motored thru your grading...not a job for the faint hearted...been there!!
Hey, ladies. I just had an epiphany -- 10 days! That's what's left in this challenge!! Surely I can meet my goal... right??! Not that my commitment has strayed, it hasn't, but I'm going to double down for the next 10 days. I really, truly, want to be under 160.
I'll check in later; no time for personals right now...
Ten days! Wow, this challenge has gone by super fast! I was at 192.4 this morning for my official Monday morning weigh in, which gives me a little under 3 pounds to lose to be in the 180s by Valentine's !
Natamars what a drag about the shoes! Sounds like your informal exercise yesterday was great!
Jennifer great job getting right back on track. And yes, we can do this!
Guac I'm the same way; checking in is critical to me... hopefully you will find your mojo again soon...
CurlieCarr I'm so glad you're feeling good and having a good month! I love your sense of humor.
Nothing exciting to report here. Did a little clothes shopping; solidly a size M on top, but definitely not there on the bottom. A size M dress that I could barely slide over my hips, which I feared I would break if I tugged too hard, definitely drove that home... Darn pear shape! But good motivation to stay the course these next 10 days... Let me repeat, I so much want to be below 160 by then... DH is out of town through Thursday night; I see lots of salad in my future. Luckily I love salad; just stopped and bought a bunch of kale today.
I hope you had fun on your date; I'm sure you looked great! Sounds like a good idea to skip the Superbowl party, if you aren't really into the game.
