*~*~*Think Spring!! The 2005 Ultimate Spring Challenge*~*~* [Archive] - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

**Jennifer**

03-01-2005, 09:34 AM

Hey chickies! First off, thank you, Lisa, for getting this set up- especially from your recovery room there. ;) I think we've got you as a captive audience. :)

I won't drag the challenge down with all the gory details (PM me if you do want to know), but hopefully everything is now settled down, and I can get back to the task at hand. I'm feeling crappy, fatter, and bloated. Salt- let's not even go there- my fingers are puffy & rings that were sliding off are now snug. Hasn't been too successful a year so far in getting any more weight off. Grr.

I am at the point with my Roid that I'm ready to snap. No matter what, I am going to get here on a daily basis. Even if I have to print up everyone's posts, read them while she's in the bathroom, and reply. ;) Hopefully it doesn't come to that.

My goals for March

Food: No more garbage
Water: 72oz before I leave work, even if I have to do the potty dance the whole way home
Exercise: Daily movement, working my way back to where I was
Weight: Lose 5 pounds of real fat, and all this dang fluid I'm retaining from eating crap.

Ok, I'm ready for this. I'm fricking tired of being fat and tired.

In case you haven't seen the Spring Avatars, click here (http://www.boomspeed.com/jenr/spring.htm)

miss_elisha

03-01-2005, 09:38 AM

Morning ladies!

Are we ready for the first day of our new Challenge? Not to mention the first day of March! There's about 6 inches of snow here, and if that doesn't make you think of warmer days and sunshine I don't know what will! :lol:

Today should be a mediocre day in the dieting department. I'll end up eating 4 times probably, because of my schedule, but I'll try to keep it light so I don't go overboard on calories. I won't get enough water, because I've got to work all stinking day and we're not allowed to have beverages on the floor. And I won't be exercising, because I didn't get up early enough this morning and I won't even get home until around 930-1000.

I took my measurements this morning. I'm at 201.6, and I lost 2 inches in February. I think my scale is crazy. It's never even heard of consistency. One day I'll have lost 3 pounds, then it'll be back, then it's gone, then there's more, then 2 pounds down.... I'm starting to think it's not even worth using. *sigh*

I'm thinking I need to cut out carbs again, or at least limit them somewhat. I've got to do something. I'm more than a little PO-ed that I can't seem to lose weight anymore. Yeah, my weight goes up and down every day, but I haven't actually lost anything since August. August! This is getting ridiculous. I don't know what else to do.
And I'm not "gaining muscle and losing fat" either, because my measurements go randomly up and down on a monthly basis too. My clothes aren't fitting any different, I don't have more energy, nothing. I've changed my routine, I've changed my diet, and nothing's working. I'm very frustrated.

I just want to get back below 200. Is that too much to ask?

Anyway, I've got loads to do this morning, so I'd better get moving. I hope everyone has a great day.
~Elisha

MsRD

03-01-2005, 07:53 PM

Hello all! :wave:

You know I'm in! There is nothing like a new challenge to boost the positive attitude! A new start.....time to re-focus, re-tune the goals, kickstart the motivation! For March, I will continue the WATP cd (it has been a godsend..:dancer:..just what I needed!) and, as the weather gets warmer (less snow anyway), I will be out with the dog nearly every evening for a jaunt. Counting calories has been successful, so I will continue that also....aiming between 1400-1500 per day. Water is absolutely a no-brainer Monday thru Friday......but I have to work on boosting it on the weekends also!

Lisa.....thank you for starting this new thread and the avatars are beautiful! I think we all need a little Spring right now..:sunny:....this snow and cold weather is really beginning to get me down!

Elisha.....Did I hear 'job interview'? How did it go? For what position? Got my fingers crossed for you, chickie! :crossed:

Lucia.....Leaving the 160's behind has got to be an awesome feeling. Look what you have accomplished! :cp: I am so proud of you!

Joy.....You have such great goals,:cool: and I know you will accomplish them in the next month! I especially like the goals not totally focused on dieting......it reminds me that there is more to life (and more that needs work!) than just how many calories I have burned today!

Julie.....Ice Cream! That is my absolute fav snack......did I tell you that my Mom once owned an ice cream store? Talk about heaven! I count my calories all day, and if I have been very very good and have some left in the budget, I allow myself a dish of ice cream. (And I dish it into a measuring cup, so I know exactly how much I am having!)

Jenn......It is soooo good to hear from you again! I really miss your posts! Time to get back on track, chickie! We are going to accomplish great things this month!

gabwill

03-01-2005, 10:28 PM

Okay I have been MIA for a while... weeks actually but I am ready to get back into it. Figured that ya'll would start another challenge at the beginning of the month so this is the perfect time to do it. I haven't been doing so well with food but have put healthier food in the housse and threw out ALL of the junk food so taht I don't get tempted (hubby is away for the week).
My goals for these 5 weeks...

1. Exercise 4-6 days a week (running atleast 2 days)
2. Drink lots of water.
3. Allow myself 1 splurge day every 2 weeks as long as I stayed on plan.
4. Eat 5 smaller meals a day (under 1200 calories)
5. Be under 140 lbs.
6. Make it to a size 10 for all outfits comfortably.
7. Give myself time for me (not Jasmine, John, and then me)
8. Have a better attitude towards ignorance.
9. REWARD myself if make the goal.

That is all. Hopefully I can make it and do all that is needed so make my goals. I think that I can but if anyone does see me slipping then let me know and get on me. I need that lately since I have been so lazy and not motivated at all.

lisa girl

03-01-2005, 10:47 PM

Hi girls!

I am encouraged, because today was one of my best feeling days so far. My Mom even drove me to Longhorn for lunch! It was so good to get out of the house. Of course, by the time I got home, I was worn completely out! Boy, am I a weakling!! But, seriously, I have to keep telling myself that I just had major surgery...it takes time to recover. I am so antsy to start exercising...the food I eat..I just feel like it is "sitting on me"...just hanging around on my waist and hips!! It has been so very hard for me to eat right! Everybody keeps feeding me! I guess they are "taking care of me"..and I really appreciate it. I've not had to cook, really. So, today I was counting my points, and I realized how much I HAVE BEEN EATING WHILE RECOVERING..good grief, I have to be careful, cause I'm gonna just gain like crazy.

But hear me now: I will persevere.....I need to send DH to the store for salad and the like, although my tummy doesn't want anything like that. I want carbs...comforting things..I still feel so bloated and yes, in some pain. O.K. LISA ENOUGH OF THE WHINEFEST......

Tracy - Hi there! Did you get your staples out? I was curious as to what your Doctor said...was he upset over what happened?? Oh, you have been on my mind so much! I am still praying for you to feel better. I am SO VERY SORRY that you are going through this. I'm anxious to hear how you are. ((((((((Tracy!)))))))))

MsRD - Oh, that sounds like so much fun to have had a Mom that owned an ice cream store! Cool! And, you would think we are nuts here...it snowed lightly on and off today...my kids were WILD!! They were so excited to see it! Nothing stuck (of course!! GRRRRR), but it was pretty. We get a pitiful amount of snow and just think it is fabulous!! LOLOL!!!! I am jealous of you getting all that pretty snow! (Isn't the grass always greener??? :) )

Julie - Hey chica!! Not taking any orders from that icecream are ya?? :) Nah, you're o.k...you are combating stuff like that with all this exercise you're doing.

Joy - Hi there!! How are you?? Did you get your walk in?? OH, and BTW...you need to update us on your animals! How are they doing??

Lucia - Sorry, I know the challenge sounds crazy to you...since you are not Thinking Spring :). Actually, aren't you hoping for cooler weather? Did you say you live in New Zealand?? Why was I thinking that? Is it just this medication I am on?? LOL Anyway, Hello to you girl!

Elisha - UPdate please!! Tell us about the interview!!!!!! :) (that is, if you want to...sorry that sounded bossy :) )

MARY, COME ON NOW....GET ON THE CHALLENGE!!

lisa girl

03-01-2005, 10:55 PM

Sorry,,,had to post quickly cause DH needed me, and I didn't want to lose the post.

OH, GABRIELLE!!! YEA!! SO GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK :). THIS IS GREAT!!!

And, Jennifer - thanks for being YOU. It was so nice to see your post. It's just not the same if you're not with us :). ((((Jennifer)))))...sorry about that "roid" at work..gosh that would annoy me to no end!! Maybe her husband will get transferred somewhere and she will move away! (Well, we can hope!! )

O.K.,...gotta go get some sleep. Have a good night everybody!!!!!!

Lucia-1

03-01-2005, 11:07 PM

Hi Chickies,

Second day of Autumn, and it's a hot one :mad: . My exercise today will be finishing off the tree and shrub pruning I started Monday evening. Along with the heat, we've had quite a bit of rain over the summer months, which is unusual, so the lawn and plants have not stopped growing all summer, which has been wonderful. I'm from Australia, I believe the Kiwi's enjoy milder weather than us.

It is a great feeling to finally hit the 150's! I have got back into the habit of weekly weigh-in's, but so far, I have had a result each week.

I must go, my lunch break is almost over :(, have a great day everyone, and I'll check in again tomorrow.

squabb56

03-02-2005, 02:49 AM

Hi everybody :wave:

Quick post tonight.... too much TV tonight

Food today
oatmeal to go bar
bran bar
left over coleslawmein
apple
banana
bran bar
cauliflower soup
spinach salad
2 WW buns
2 bran bars
4 handfuls of peanuts

Exercise
2x 15 minute walks
35 minute walk/run with dogs (mostly walk)

Lucia - Way to go.... in the 150's that's a long range dream for me :cp:

Gabwill - Welcome back - I missed you

Jennifer - Look forward to your daily posts - roid or no roid - we need you and you need us :grouphug:

MsRd - It's really beginning to seem like Spring here - the crocus and daffodil are blooming and the plum and cherry trees are breaking out it bud. The colored tips of the pink rhododendrums are peaking out..... it really feels like a renewal - rebirth - restart...

Miss Elisha - I sometimes end up weighing way more than I should - but I think you'd feel better if you set a day and time to weigh weekly or even monthly. TWO INCHES IN ONE MONTH IS A GREAT RESULT.. :bravo:

Hey Hikein - I'm having a tough time keeping up with my workout schedule.... I read your comment and think maybe I'll not aim quite so high with the daily exercise.... I fell asleep after putting my shoes on this morning and didn't exercise.... I think maybe I need to get more sleep. :lol:

Anyways gotta go - Amazing race is almost over and I want to see the result.

Catch up with ya tomorrow.... keep up the good work chicks

usmcwife1997

03-02-2005, 04:28 AM

Hello! I'm a newbie around here, just thought I'd join you ladies!
I just started trying to lose weight, and I think I picked the perfect time, spring does have a way of making me feel like I really CAN do it! Also, I'm going to be moving this weekend(my husband got out of the military not long ago and we've been staying with my parents but we just rented a place) so that really makes me feel like this is a fresh start!
My goals for March:
Drink 64oz of water every day
Walk at *least* 3 days a week
Lose 5lbs by my birthday, the 24th

gabwill

03-02-2005, 09:33 AM

Well I am up early today. I figured that if I am to get a job (hopefully one of the applications of the too many I put in will get me hired one of these days) that I better get used to waking up early in the morning (430 I woke up) to be able to exercise, do what I need to do and still have time for DD. Feels okay but last night I couldn't get to sleep so was up almost until midnight and tossed and turned most of the night... not used to hubby being away yet but he should be back friday although they keep changing it. Doesn't matter, I may have to get used to it since he may go for 6+ months in April. Not that bad, we did it before but it will take getting used to. Anyway, I am going to attempt to run 2.5 miles... well more then likely I won't make it at once but regardless of the fact, I will get that amount in today... and then do cardio and some kickbutt. It'll be fun. I will try not to wake DD up until the last 30 minutes of it but no guarantees on that.

Lisa- good that you are feeling good enough to get around though. And I know how it is to have everyone feed you while you can't do anything about it (I was in the hospital for 3.5 weeks- wasn't allowed to even sit up- and everyone kept bringing me food all of the time. I was pregnant at the time but I gained almost 3x what I had gained the rest of the pregnancy in that short time. Not a good thing)

Lucia- Congrats on the weightloss. That is good that you have been seeing something every week... if I can get out of this rut I am in and atleast see 1 lb that would be good.

Joy- that is some serious losing food. Wish I had that much self control. Unfortanately, I can't seem to stay that well even one day so I decided to count calories instead and not go over 1200cals

usmcwife- Hi and welcome. Now is as good a time as ever to start. Where were you and your hubby stationed? We are on Camp Pendleton and it seems that my hubby may be getting out in a year... he wants more time with the little one (she is 22 months now) so figured civilian job would be best to do that through.

Well let breakfast go down so am going to get started with my run. Talk to you all later to tell you all how it goes.

squabb56

03-02-2005, 11:15 AM

Welcome Ricki,

I have also set my weight loss goal for 5 pounds for the month of March. I like your idea of having a second tracker with your short term goal.... I think I'll follow your lead. I know we lived with my in-laws while we were building our house and it's tough to be in control of your eating when trying to live in an extended family. You should be able have more success with planning (and like hikein says - if you fail to plan you plan to fail) :goodluck:

miss_elisha

03-02-2005, 11:22 AM

Morning chicks! And Welcome usmcwife!

Well, let's see. Eating yesterday wasn't fabulous. I hate it when my schedule is all wacky like that.

The job interview was for an apartment manager assistant position, moving to manager of a new complex in a few months. Not really what I'm trained for, but a good friend of mine is the manager I would be working with, and she asked if I'd be interested. Right now I'm interested in anything that pays more than the dirt I'm making now. The interview went ok, but like I said, it's not what I'm trained for, so I'm not holding my breath.

We finally got the snow they said we were getting a couple days ago, and there's more than a foot of snow on my driveway. That much snow would swallow my little tiny car, so as a result I'm staying at Steve's. Today is my day off, but I sure hope I have some way of getting clean clothes for work tomorrow. :)

Ok, my brain just stopped working. I guess that means it's time for more coffee.

I hope everyone is having a great day!
~Elisha

**Jennifer**

03-02-2005, 03:52 PM

Afternoon, chickies! And welcome Ricki! :)

I've been sneaking in glances for a while this morning trying to make notes so I could come comment when my Roid would not be so far up my butt. Going to try to get this posted as quickly as possible, and then an update tonight when I get home. So far, it has been a good day. After a slip-up with Orange Milanos last night (I swear, they laid in wait for me) and then a good conversation with 2 friends who helped me get my focus redirected, I have a better handle on the task ahead. (((Love you two!)))

Had a rough night- hubby was up a lot, so I could barely drag my rump out of bed this morning. Thankfully I had my plans laid out for the day, and was able to stay on target.

Breakfast:
1 strawberry yogurt zone bar
1 chocolate almond raisin zone bar
vitamins! & 24oz water
12oz can diet coke

Lunch
1.5 cups yellow rice
1 chicken breast, diced
2 tbsp BBQ sauce
24 oz water

I'm sipping my 3rd glass of water, so both food & water are on track so far! Kick butt! When I get home, I have to do the 1 mile WATP before I do anything else. No making excuses! Dinner is already planned- chickarina soup (Publix had Italian week, and progresso soups 4/5.00, so I had to wipe them out) with extra veggies- I have room in my #s for 2 cans, so that will be very filling. Yum.

Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome back, and all your support. I can't do this without you...I need my prodding, and constant reinforcement, and the love and friendship here. I plan on doing a much better job of being around. And getting back into my groove- I am sooo tired of being fat. Grrr.

Elisha- good luck with that interview- more money is definitely a good thing, even if it isn't your dream job. Working with friends is also a good thing- sure beats this chick here in my office. Can I send her along with the treadmill? ;)

Lucia- congrats on being out of the 160s forever! Way to go! Are you anywhere near Alice Springs?

MsRD- don'tcha love the WATP? I just need to get off my rump & do them!

Joy- you are so right- I NEED all the chickies- I suck at this when I am left to my own devices. So you're stuck with me, until we're all thin & even more gorgeous, and then we become the best maintainer's forum on the planet! :D

Gabrielle- love #7- I think we all need a little of that. How did the run go?

Lisa- I am glad you are taking it slow and easy- we need you back in action, but not at risk of injury, or upset doctors.

Tracy- hope you are feeling better- know that we are thinking about you, and we understand if you can't post often until you are feeling up to it. You are missed, and worried about!

And again, Ricki, welcome to the group. You're with some amazing ladies here- make yourself at home :)

I'll come post once I do the WATP. If you don't see it, I need a prodding! :)

hikein2005

03-02-2005, 06:37 PM

Alright chickies...I promise I started to post last night but got interrrupted and didn't have time to finish. I need my beauty rest!

So no exercise yesterday...I'll call it one of my off days (I'm allowing myself 2 in a week) and unfortunately, unless I get home from a meeting at church tonight early, it ain't gonna happen tonight either! Although I will say I walked plenty at work today. I'm pretty sure I did 5 miles plus!!! Gotta find that pedometer! I even "jogged" a little because my day was just a rush and I was hurrying from place to place! LOL!

So food has been good today and pretty much good and on target yesterday! Water has been good. Just gotta get the 3 basics (food, water, workout) all together now! You'd all be proud of me...I started to take the icecream out of the freezer last night and put it back BEFORE I took a bite! Had the spoon out and the ice cream box in my hand! YEA!!!!

I will try to post my goals, but I kind of posted my short term goal for this week...healthy snacking, which I have been trying to do...on a past post!

I have to run..DD is waiting for me and we have to leave for ameeting at church!

So glad you are all with us this time around! I'm feeling very positive about this group and the support we give to one another!!! Thanks everyone!!!

Hugs!

MsRD

03-02-2005, 07:02 PM

Hello All! :)

What a great day! And the road crews had the roads cleared this morning, so I didn't do the 'white knuckle express' like yesterday! (I am soooo wanting this winter to be over!) Food today was ok.....breakfast was oatmeal & milk......lunch was ff pudding & cheese & banana oatmeal bread (really really good....I will post the recipe)......mid afternoon was string cheese (I think i am becoming addicted).....and dinner was spaghetti w/bread & butter. I think that is around 1400 calories, so if I have a snack tonight, it better be a little one!

Gabwill.......It is so nice to see you again! How brave of you to throw out the junk food at your house.....I think there is a little Scotch in me that forbids such a thing and I end up eating it all in order to be rid of it!

Lisa....It must have felt great to get out for lunch! You are getting stronger every day and soon you will be up to exercise. I'm sure the doctor will tell you when! It is so sweet that folks want to spoil you.....with food yet! Try to slip some salads or low-cal foods in somewhere....then smaller portions on the other stuff!

Lucia.....Your pruning and garden work sounds like such fun now that we are in the depths of winter! (I Probably won't feel that way by next September....fall, our time)

Joy.....It looks like you had a super day! I love those oatmeal to go bars......a little too much and I have had to ban them from the house!

USMCWife.....Welcome! It is always good to see new faces here! We are here to encourage one another in this weight loss/healthy living journey.

Elisha.....Maybe apartment manager isn't what you have been trained for......but you will find that most folks aren't doing what they have been trained for. Who knows where this new road will take you.....but the extra money is a good direction!

Julie......Good job on resisting the ice cream! Pretty soon, the rest of the plan will fall into place and you will be on your way!

Tracy.....Hoping you are beginning to feel better. Check in when you can.....we miss you!

Mary....I don't see your post, Turtle! We need the whole team here, so come on board!

It sounds like we are full of forward momentum for March.....there is nothing we can't accomplish together! Have a great evening!

**Jennifer**

03-02-2005, 08:00 PM

Hey all! :) As promised, I'm here to report my 1 mile WATP express with stretchie band, completed. Yeah! I'm pink, and drippy, but it feels good to move. Hubby is nuking my soup for dinner now, and I have to keep away from the last few milanos left in the house (they are for hubby, Jennifer, NOT YOU!)

I've been trying to go through the 923 fitness/health magazines I've saved, and save the recipes from there that look good. Things I can tweak slightly, as far as some of the ingredients. I'll post some when I have them typed up- right now they are all just sticky-noted in a big stack for me to go through, when I have time. Too bad I can't bring them to work & do that during down time when I have to cover the front desk. ;)

Ok, now, time to get tomorrow in order. Breakfast is already taken care of. Lunch may have to be a frozen dinner to nuke, unless I can rummage in the pantry. We need to go food shopping, and get rid of the rest of the crap. I have expired cottage doubles to toss and hubby has yogurt which is probably breathing at this point. Yeah, great visual, huh? :D

I've missed everyone...it feels good to be back, and back at this. Even if I have sweat pools in my sports bra & granny undies right now! Have a great hump night!

Hotcupojava

03-02-2005, 08:20 PM

:( Don't feel much like posting. But very glad that you all (that's yuntz for you PA'ers... Jennifer LOL) are thinking about me :thanks: . My weight loss journey must have gotten a flat tire or dead battery or something. Seems I can't win at losing. But on a good note, I'm at least getting my house and life organized (somewhat). The weather here is horrible, tons of snow and the wind is making drifts. Ugh.

gabwill

03-02-2005, 08:45 PM

Well today has been real good in all areas. I have stayed below my calories- have to eat atleast 350 calories tonight- so far (am fixing spaghetti for supper so as long as I watch portions, I'll be fine). Water has been great. And lots of exercise. I ran 2.5 miles, did both Kickbutt exercises (45 minutes each) and cardio bootcamp for 45 although I didn't give my all to it, I did go though the motions. Tomorrow I hope goes as well. Either way, I am getting the exercise in. Determined right now but in about 2 weeks that will slowly leave me so I am counting on you all to get on me if it does.

Jennifer- I just stocked up on Progresso also and have done some for dd and myself for the last few nights... figured that it couldn't hurt and sharing helps... usually I would eat it all in one sitting but with her, I only eat 2/3 of it if not less. And the run went well. I did 1.75 miles before having to take it slower and then got through the rest of it barely. Good job on getting the exercise in.

Julie- Congrats on not giving in to temptation. I don't do too well with temptation so don't even want it in the house any longer (although the ice cream is still here since I forgot about it and I am proud to say that I only had 2 spoons of it since we've had it). DH is gaining weight since he is only limited duty right now and can't get any exercise so he was happy that I did throw it out- he doesn't do well with temptation either lately.

MsRD- I wouldn't have thrown everything out if I hadn't gotten on the scale and realized that I was going back up. Hubby wasn't here so why not. I mean, he bought it all for him and I ended up eating as much as he did so decided that I would through it out and replace it with healthier things (which I did when I went shopping monday). Felt good too knowing that when I came home hungry, I wouldn't go straight there to eat nonstop.

Anyway, dd is doing stuff she knows that she shouldn't so I have to go. I also need to atleast begin cooking since I really don't like eating too late lately. I will be back in the morning though!!

lisa girl

03-02-2005, 10:38 PM

Hi there chicks! I have put off posting today...I was trying to wait until something exciting happened to me, but here it is already 9:20, and nothing big has happened..so - I GIVE UP!!! LOL!! :)

Actually, food has been much better for me today. I have really watched what went into my mouth! MIL came over tonight and wanted to go get us some Burger King, and my mind was screaming..."Double Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger!!!!!!!!", and I found myself saying instead, "Get me a grilled chicken salad with a diet Coke." I was proud of that little "victory"!! I sent DH to Wal-Mart tonight..Man he is getting to be a terrific grocery shopper- I am serious. Oh, I wish I could permanently give the job to him! Anyway, he got me some healthy things to munch on tomorrow..some salad fixings, WW bread, fruit...the like. I am stocked with chicken breasts, veggie burgers, veggies, tuna, I should be able to eat well. I'm really in the mood to make the 1 point WW chocolate muffins - I really like those for breafast.

Gabrielle - I read that you were fixing spaghetti..that is a popular menu item here! All of my boys love it, and I just try to have a small serving and a large salad or something. Glad to hear you are doing well on the challenge. As usual, your exercise is AWESOME! You make me feel like a granny over here- LOL! Seriously, you are doing great.

Mary - Hi! :) Glad to see your post! We are going to "bully" you into posting every day..(only teasing). Oh, can you send some of that snow my way?? We would LOVE to have some! Now Mary, I remember when you were losing on WW. When you were down 12 pounds at one point..one week you even lost like 5 pounds or something...do you remember that? I remember being excited for you. Come on, do the WW with me...I sure need a boost!

Jennifer - You did it! The WATP! WTG girlie!! And, you just say NO to those milanos! Cause I know they call your name! I am proud of you and your good day...made me smile so big to read your post!!!!!

MsRD - I took your advice and got some low-cal stuff. And, I am SO GLAD you didn't have to do the "white knuckled express",.oh, that makes me sad to think of you being nervous driving...cause I HATE that feeling when I am driving. Oh, did your DH make a decision about starting the ATkins? I knew he had been considering it....

Julie - That's just terrible that you got interrupted when you were about to post...who in the world interrupted you??? LOLOL!!! Glad to hear you are doing well!!

Elisha - Did you hear anything else about the job? And did you find some clean clothes?? LOL..I'm teasing, I know you did!

Hi Joy! How was your day??
and hello to you Lucia!!!

Also, Welcome Ricki! I hope you will just make yourself at home and jump right in here with us :). This is a terrific group of ladies here for sure.

Tracy - Still praying for you chick. I miss your posts, and I hope you are feeling some better..when you can, please drop us a progress report if you are feeling up to it!

O.K...gotta lie down (Again!) Have a terrific evening!!!

hikein2005

03-02-2005, 10:41 PM

Joy....I really liked your idea of putting your "goals" right out there on your signature, so I copied the idea! Hope you didn't mind! It will help to keep me accountable and then I don't have to remember what it is that I am trying to do!!!

I'm feeling good tonight! Got home from church a little bit ago. I did a Labrynth tonight, which was very centering for me. Has anyone ever done that? If you have, what was your impression? I thought it was very cool! It was a little uncomfortable at first because I didn't know what to expect, but once I got past the first couple of stations, it was ok and I was able to "settle in" a bit! I also feel good that DD (who usually balks about going to church) was happy to go with me tonight and she participated in the children's choir practice for the very first time...so that made me very happy! :)

And....for those of you who asked...I ALMOST caved into the ice cream...or anything tonight. I think it's more of a habit than anything for me right now. I need to just tell myself that I don't HAVE to have a snack at night! Inever used to snack at night and I don't know when or why I started, so I am going to stop that bad habit!!!

Comments everyone!

Jennifer...so glad you are back "with us" now! And glad you did your exercise! It's those first few days (weeks) back that are difficult, but you will persevere! Good job!

Gab...your workout sounds...exhausting! I could NEVER do that much exercise, nor would I ever have time for it...but I am so proud of you for getting back on it again and really putting your ALL into it! Great job, Gabrielle! You motivate me!

Mary...so glad to see your post today! Flat tires can be dealt with! Just gotta get out in that snow and DO IT!!!!! Anything is possible...even when you can't see the light! Now where's that ole Mary spirit that you have shown us?

MsRD...ah yes...all this snow CAN JUST MELT AWAY!!!!! I want to start walking and hiking and the sidewalks and streets are a MESS!!!! LOL! Did you exercise today, chickie? Remember those fabulous tapes you bought?? LOL!

Elisha...good luck on the job! I'm sure something is going to come your way! Hope your day was a good one!

Joy...You continue to amaze me! Keep going! Don't let my words (or anyone's) keep you down! YOu do what you need to do!!! Just because I (or ANYONE) thinks what you do is hard, doesn't mean you shouldn't do it! We all have different paces...but chickie...if you need more sleep, that IS a priority...at least in MY book! ;)

Lucia...So proud of you...you continue to inspire me and I am so happy to hear that you are now in the 150's!!! I sooo want to be there! Do you remember when we were the SAME weight! Look how far you've come! I'd like to get into the 160's solidly first, though! ;) Hot, steamy Autumn...nothing like it to work off some weight!! LOL! Have fun gardening and think of us here in the SNOW when you are digging up your garden! ;)

Welcome Ricky! You've joined a great group of women! We all have stuff we are working on, but each one is different. We are here for support!

Hugs to everyone!

Lucia-1

03-03-2005, 01:38 AM

Hi Chickies,

I finished my pruning yesterday, and the yard is looking very neat :D. It is still warm, but I guess we'll be complaining about the cold soon enough. :thanks: to everyone for your compliments on me leaving the 160's behind.

Julie - I do remember when we were the same weight, you'll get there soon enough ;) Please pardon my ignorance, but what is the Labrynth you mentioned?

usmcwife - Welcome, this is a great group, you'll find all the support you need :).

Jennifer - I'm a long way from Alice Springs - it's smack bang in the middle of the country - while I'm on the east coast, Sydney to be exact. Do you know someone who lives in Alice?

Turtle - If your diet battery is flat, have you tried jumper cables? :lol: Don't give up, keep checking in and together we'll get you motivated again :goodvibes:.

To everyone else, have a great day, and I'll check in again tomorrow.

squabb56

03-03-2005, 02:23 AM

Evening everyone :wave:

Well tonight was weight in ... I wasn't down the 2 pounds I needed but fell short at 1.2. Kinda surprised but "that's life", so I have to lose 5.8 pounds by March 31st.

Today was a pretty good day. :dancer: I got up and did WATP 2 mile express, then did my walking during coffee breaks and after work DH & I stopped at the park and walk/ran for 35 minutes. We are currently working on 5 minute warm up, run two minutes then walk two minutes... repeat until the big hill at the end and walk up the hill. It took 35 minutes today - I think it's probably about 3 km. Well it's a start.... a long way to go to 10k for April 17th.

:eating2: Food: oatmeal/yoghurt/peach, apple, pizzasub/lays chips/dietcoke, spinach & crab salad/salmon/rice/peas..... Gotta get serious about journalling my eating and tracking my points everyday. Writing down what I eat without portions or points does not lead to any kind of accountability!

Hey Hikein - I decided that I needed to look at my goals everyday - so by putting them in my signature and by having to modify my signature everyday for adding my exercise minutes on I have to go THERE. Hope it works for me. Don't feel that I scaled down my exercise down because of your comments - sometimes I get carried away with things, and being the perfectionist when I can't keep up with the unrealistic goals I quit..... NOT GOING THERE this time. Just a REALITY CHECK. It's been a long time since I've been to church but I'm not sure I ever knew what a Labrynth was.... help me out here.... I'm proud of you for your GOOD CHOICE of passing up on the ice cream.... I'm having some trouble in this area. Tonight we had so many snacks rice crackers, grapes and LF chocolate pudding that I really felt full. DH asked for more crackers and I asked him if he wasn't full.... he said he wanted more... I was really full but ate more anyways. All the snacks we had were healthy but too much of a good thing isn't always a good thing..... isn't that a country song????

Lisa girl - Good planning with the "new groceries".... it would be so easy just to fall into the helplessness trap and blame others for "bad eating" - way to be PRO-ACTIVE, ASSERTIVE and SELF RELIANT. :balloons: I am so proud of you. Thanks for all your time spent supporting us here and setting up the new thread.

Miss Elisha - What a great day you had. Your exercise program sounds RIGHT ON. :strong: Have you tried setting a monthly exercise minute goal - I have set my minutes in my signature and update daily - trying to reach the goal I have set for myself for the month. Maybe this would help with your lag at the 2 week mark?

:coffee2: Hotcupojava - I've missed you.... I've tried to add some of my personal goals into my goals here - but I'm afraid I haven't made to much dent in my house and life organized. I'm working on miniture baby steps. WTG on getting it done! :high: You know, Spring always has a way of coming along just in time and cleaning up all that snow and cold weather.

Jennifer - Way to go with the WATP - :tread: I do mine without the stretchie band - can't seem to find one (I use a couple of books). Any ideas where I could locate a purple stretchy band? I need to go get my morning stuff ready soon to... I like it so that I don't really have to think or plan in the morning. Look forward to reading the 923 recipes :lol3:

MsRD - I gotta go and check out those oatmeal banana muffins. You had a great food day. Did you get your WATP done today?

lisa girl

03-03-2005, 10:02 AM

Julie - Here at our church we do the Labrynth...but we don't call it that. We call it the "Stations of the Cross"...at your church, is it where you go to different stations and pray? I haven't done it yet, but I want to. I've heard it is a very good thing to do...very "centering" as you say. Thanks for reminding me of that :).

Joy - Have you considered Ebay for the purple stretchie. It's a guarantee that you would find it on there. There is one lady on Ebay that Jennifer bought a lot of her WATP stuff from.....hey Jennifer, who was that lady?? Anyway, Jennifer was really pleased! I'm actually going to check out Ebay again..I need some new tapes. I am going NUTS wanting to exercise! Joy, would you please remind me that I said this when I am procrastinating and making excuses???

Lucia - Do you enjoy the yard work? I used to think I didn't, and then I have gotten "into" my flower beds, and I get a lot of compliments on them...poor beds look a bit peaked since I have been in this bed though! My pansies (yellow and purple) are still pretty....they survived our Winter well, because we didn't have too much cold weather. And, I also wanted to say something else to you...I meant to a while back, and I just realized that I didn't tell you how sorry I was to hear about your friend's loss...I said a prayer for you, but forgot to tell you that I did.

Well, just wanted to pop in...I saw the posts that I hadn't responded to and I wanted to do that...I'll be back later to comment some more!! I feel good this morning....I'm almost afraid to say that.........oh, please let me continue to feel like this!!!

gabwill

03-03-2005, 12:12 PM

Well so far so good today. I have been up since 430 again so that I can get most of my exercise out of the way before dd is up. It seems to help since she isn't around to sit on me while I am doing abs. She does like to do somethings with me (squats, pushups, fastfeet, and stuff) so I try to do some while she is up and about outside of my regular workout. It is funny and helps me stay active. She just all of a sudden bursts into it and I love it, keeps me on my toes about it all and makes me realize more how much impact my view of exercising will have on her. If I am active all day, she will be too. Just need to remember to stay outside more then in here (I like staying on the couch when inside and that isn't good).

So far today I have done 40 minutes of pilates, 35 taifit and 30 taifit strength training. Fun, just wasn't into it at first. We have mommy and me today so had to go get washed up and ready to go but when we get back, I still have 45 minutes of bellydancing to do and also will do a new workout that I found in a magazine that is supposed to better shape your rear. Seems interesting so decided I should try it out.

Lisa- yes that double cheeseburger does sound so good. congrats on getting the better choice. Your husband seems to get what we get (except for the tuna since I really don't care for it although I know it is healthy). About the Spaghetti, I didn't have salad and realized that it is alot more fattening then I expected so ate only a little and drank lots of water. 22 month old DD ate almost as much as me which says alot. I now regret doing it but hubby should be back tomorrow so he can eat all he wants to eat.

Julie- only reason that I am doing that much now is since I know how I get. I will go at it good for about 2 weeks then start slacking off so I want to get as much done before then as possible. But I am working on that lack of motivation. I even made a chart listing all that I do and the amount of time that I do it... Set my goals up for each activity and color it in every day. So far I am on schedule so that is a good thing.

Joy- good job on the exercise. And I wish my hubby could exercise with me. We used to but that was when we were lifting weights and he can't really do much at the moment... doctors orders. Kind of sucks since I do want to be more active with him and show dd that it is good for both of us not just me.

Well gotta go so that I can make it to mommy and me but will check in again tonight.

**Jennifer**

03-03-2005, 03:03 PM

Sneaking in right after lunch to get my post in. After exercising last night, and thinking I was done, hubby dragged me out to publix! So, in red sports bra, pink shirt, and sweatpants, I schlepped into Publix & was able to get a few things, plus take advantage of the last day of Italian Week. More chickarina, some fixings to make more sauce....yum!

I was so tired this morning. I had originally thought I might get my patootie up and do a mile before work, but that didn't happen. I will be doing the 1 mile WATP today when I get home. Start rebuilding that habit, get my sleep patterns back on track, and get up and do it AM & PM, and keep increasing. And I need to clear the hangers & clothes off the exercise bike. My poor presssscious! :^:

It has been a very good day so far. Well, besides the Roid.

Breakfast:
1 chocolate almond raisin zone bar
1 apple & cinnamon cottage double
vitamins & 24oz water
12oz diet coke

Lunch
1 cup brown rice
1 cup chili
1oz shredded skim cheddar
4oz diced peaches, drained
24oz water

sipping my 3rd water, so I'll meet that goal, and food is on target. Where's my atta girl & star for the day? :lol:

Dinner may be soup & sammitch, and there is WATP on the agenda. I WILL report in- the prod should still be at the ready- tazer me into doing what I know I need to do.

Mary- I'm in this for the long haul (and with my ***, it IS a haul) so you know you'll be stuck with me for a long time. Gitterdone, yuh hear? And in PA, we done learned how to talk good! It's "youse." :p

Gabrielle- you go, chickie! you are so inspiring- definitely motivating me to move this carcass.

Lisa- such good choices! And you beat me to the punch on Joy's stretchie! ;) I've only been trying to type around the Roid for 2 hours, hoping that I didn't miss a new post. And no milano incident, either. :)

Lucia- a good friend of ours lives and works in Alice Springs. We keep trying to arrange to spend time with her, but my schedule, and hubby's, and the house...waaay to much to try to coordinate. We'll get there, and I'll give you fair warning when we do head that way. I can at least buy you lunch if I'm coming across the world, right? :D

Joy- yes, eBay has a million videos, and bands, pretty cheaply. I ran a search of resistance bands. Click here to see what I came up with. (http://search.ebay.com/resistance-band_W0QQsojsZ1QQfromZR40) There are also some great deals on the WATP videos there. And I have to tell you that the :lol3: smiley is my favorite on here! I feel like that some days at work!

Ok, chickies...gotta go back to Roid removal- I'll be back later tonight!

:grouphug:

hikein2005

03-03-2005, 11:51 PM

....so bear with me...mine eyes are heavy but wanted to post anyway!

I had a good day today despite the fact that my boss wanted to be a complete ******* to me today :( and that DH made dinner...that part was nice but it was WHAT he made. It was mashed potatoes (only had 1/2 cup) and hamburger gravy with corn! Had a little more than 1./2 cup of that!

I drank plenty of water, got in my 25 minutes of aerobic on the bike! My knees are a little stiff tonight after it but maybe just need to stretch a little here!

I took a snack today but didn't eat it! Ate instead 2 hershey nuggets, one dark choc with almonds and the other milk with toffee & almonds! NOT sugar free! My apple is still sitting in my lunch box at work! Oh well! DH must have been in a carbohydrate binge mood tonight because he bought some mac nut white choc. cookies which were calling my name earlier, but I took a good look at the box as I held it in my hands...and the put it down! Yea me...of course, an hour later I did have a little "nibble" of one! Geesh! I'm getting closer and feel better about avoiding sugary snacks! It's hard for me but I'm just feeling calm about it! It doesn't help to fight it!

OK...a few of you asked about the Labrynth. Please don't read this paragraph if religion/God offends you! It's a huge mat on the floor about 30 x 30 (in the fellowhsip hall at our church). It's got a taped out "maze" with 11 different "stations". You get a headset which plays really soft quiet music as you go through the maze. The lights are very dim and there are candles lit everywhere! The purpose is to feel closer to God by doing several activities and then reflect on what you have done. One of things that they had you do was to pick up a stone and they had plastic tub of water. You were to hold the stone and think of all your worries...and then submerge the stone and give the worries to God! There were other stations that had candles yo ucould light and a mirror to do some "reflection", a station to write down some things and then dispose of them...and the last one was a box of sand where you left your footprints...it was really cool to me! If you have any more questions about it, PM me...I'll try to answer!

Gotta go get some shut eye! Hugs to all!

usmcwife1997

03-04-2005, 02:07 AM

Thanks for the welcome everyone!
Well, so far I'm having problems drinking enough water, I've only gotten down about 50oz today, and about the same yesterday....so I guess I need to work on that.

I haven't done my walking(usually my dad and I put the baby in his backpack carrier and take a short hike-we live kind of in the mountains, in a valley in the foothills anyway). But I've gotten plenty of excercise still-like I said, we are moving, and what's more, we are moving the current resident out first! We are renting from my great-aunt, and we are moving her into her new place, and then moving our stuff in. Yesterday we had to move her woodpile- it was THREE truck beds full of wood! That was definetly a workout! LOL I was SO sore when I woke up today! And then today my dad and moved most of her furniture. Basically for the next 3-4 days we are going to be busy finishing moving my aunt out and us in, so that's my excercise the next few days.

Gabrielle-we were stationed in North Carolina at New River Air Station(it's by Camp Lejeune). My dh was SUPPOSED to be a career Marine-until he messed up his knee and back(and the stupid incompetent doctors here screwed it up worse, but that's a long story). Anyway, he was in for 10 years, and ended up getting a medical retirement, so we still have military retiree IDs so we can go to the exchange, commissary, etc., and we still have Tricare coverage(standard anyway, or we can choose Prime but have to pay $400-something for it). He got a 60% VA disability rating, so we get almost $1000 a month tax free from them. And he's going to start college next semester, and instead of his GI Bill they approved him for the VA's Vocation Rehab program-meaning they pay 100% for his schooling-tuition, books, etc., AND they give us an allowance to help with living expenses, i don't know for sure the exact amount yet, the 2004 rate was like almost $700 a month but it may have gone up.
It is really nice having him home. But he didn't really deploy anyway-he used to go a lot, the first 3 years we were married he was gone(on floats, or out at CAX or WTI) for 26 out of 36 months! But in 2001 he became an Instructor(for an MOS school) and since then he was non deployable.

Lucia-1

03-04-2005, 02:54 AM

Hi Chickies,

An OK day today, it's Friday, so maybe I'm feeling a little flat because the weekend is so near, yet so far!

Julie - I do know what the Labrynth is. I watched it on a program called 'Starting Over', and one of the women did it, I remember her being very emotional when it was done. Tell your boss I said you must be treated well at all times...or else :D.

Lisa - Thank you for your prayers, it's always comforting to know someone is thinking of you. My friend is back at work and going OK, of course, it is only early days yet.

Jennifer - I'll hold you to lunch ;) , I don't know about the Alice, but Sydney has some of the best places to eat!

To everyone else, have a great day, and I will take longer to catch up tomorrow, when it's Saturday :dance:

miss_elisha

03-04-2005, 09:19 AM

Morning chicks!

Well, I've been doing rather poorly with the dieting lately. I've been stuck at the bf's, and bachelors aren't exactly known for healthy eating. Going home tonight though, so I may get something healthy.

I'm just really fed up with my life right now. Today is payday, and it's not even enough to cover the bills I need to pay. The new person at work is making me hate my job. I have to go to the doctor and have her figure out something to make my metabolism work again, either changing my birth control or giving me something else in addition to birth control.

Anyway, I need to go get ready for work. I hope everyone is more positive today than I am.
~Elisha

gabwill

03-04-2005, 11:54 AM

Well today hasn't been so good so far. It started raining this morning and I was exhuasted so Islept an extra 2.5 hours. I needed it since I haven't been getting much rest. But now that means that my workout has the possibility of being shortened. I am not counting on that though since it is taebo, cardio bootcamp and kickboxing and strength training. After that I will want to sleep but that is alright. It will give me energy and know hubby may be home this afternoon, makes me want to stay up and be active. Unfortunately, we can't go outside though and play in the yard. Oh well, we will do something in here. Hopefully dd doesn't mind staying in but no choice for her to make. I did do my bellydancing and that new workout yesterday!!! That new workout was harder then expected but I made it through. Took 25 minutes but my rear hopefully will look better before long.

Julie-Labrynth does sound interesting and relaxing. That may be what I need lately since I haven't been able to just let everything go and think. I may take time this afternoon to put music on and turn everything else off... may even draw since that lets my mind wonder alot.

Ricki- that is alot of exercise... moving in and out of a house. More then I would like to do. We have friends in New River and my hubby was once stationed there (before we got married). He wouldn't mind going back but I am sure this is his last. He was away for a while too but when we got married he was on a reserve base in New Orleans so they did CAX and stuff but they were always "preparing" to go overseas. That of course didn't come until we were stationed out here. Then the first year and a half here, he was overseas (Japan and Kuwait) so it was hard to have a little one through that but we managed. Since then he has not really been gone until this week but we are hoping he gets to go to Japan soon. Don't know yet though. He was once offered an instructor job but that would be in FL and he wasn't quite ready yet. Anyway, sorry to hear about hubby's knee. One of our friends in New River has had surgery on his while we were in New Orleans and everything seems fine now. I just hope he doesn't hurt it again.

Elisha- sorry to hear that you are so down. Hopefully everything will start looking up for you. A few months back we were in the same boat as you (not having enough for bills and having to put it off a month or two to beable to pay the ones we needed) and now everything is better.

Well I have to get up and START to exercise before I get really bad and not do anything at all.

sweetmagnolia

03-04-2005, 01:23 PM

:yes:
Hi, Yes I would like to be part of the spring (thing). I started ww January 21, 2005. I have seen more success in the inches than the weight. Either way, I know I am looseing!!!
The things I need to do to keep loosing for March.
1. Drink more water :halfempty:
2. Stay within my points, which I do not have that much of a problem with.
3. Make right chooses, not quick ones.
4. Work in my yard 30-45 mins a day.
5. Enjoy spring. :sunny:
Sweetmagnolia
http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/img/bar067/bear02/lb/202/150/195/ (http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/index.php)

hikein2005

03-04-2005, 06:49 PM

That's all I have to say! Phew...what a week and what a day it was today! Life just hasn't stopped for one minute this week and I feel like I just "want to get off the merry go round!"

Work was a bit stressful today (a few leftovers from yesterday but also some new stuff). My boss actually was supportive of me today, so that made me feel a little better about HIM today! Hmph! It sucks to be "middle management", ya know! You have that independence to run things in your dept...until something happens and "they" don't like what you are doing! Then it feels like you don't have ANY control! Grrrrr! Oh well...Ileft work actually feeling quite positive today!

GOOD NEWS!!!! I went the whole day WITHOUT CHOCOLATE (so far!)!!! That was my goal this week to stop eating chocolate since that has been my weakness which triggers other eating binges! My office partner had a couple of pieces in front of me even...and I just said NO!!!!

So altogether today, food was good, water was good and exercise is going to happen as soon as I get off this computer, eat and clean up! Hubby and DD are not home yet, so don't know what their dinner plans are, but I'm STARVING right now, so they better hurry!

Elisha...I know how you feel chickie...chin up! Whenever I have days like yours, it seems that it motivates me into really getting going, so I'm sure you are gonna just jump start things soon!

Sweet Magnolia...welcome to the challenge! I'm sure you will find the motivation and inspiration you need here! This is a great group!!!

Gab...Hope you enjoy your refocus time! Keep on going with the exercise, though! You continue to do so well!

Lucia...must be the boss was sensing his "hostility" because he was a bit nicer to me today! I like that show "Starting Over" but never get to watch it unless it's on one of the resident's tv...then it's just a minute or two while I am waiting for them to potty or something! LOL! I always make sure I watch it if I'm home during the week!

To the rest of ya...WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU TODAY???? Hope you are enjoying your Friday!

Hugs!

lisa girl

03-04-2005, 09:25 PM

Hello Girls!

Today has been such a good day for me! I had a couple of outings in fact. Went out to lunch and dinner...and ate healthy both places!! While I was riding in the car to lunch, I was thinking about losing this weight, and I was thinking, "How cool is this --that I absolutely have the power within me to do this thing! It's a matter of harnessing the power and using it..." I was feeling optimistic, I guess, because I weighed this morning and I am down to 158! That's the lowest I've been in quite a while. I was thinking..hmmm...only 3 pounds to 155, and that is the 'Mid 50's', which will then feel like only 5 pounds to 150....Now if only I could exercise..

Gosh, I hope I don't lose my momentum right about the time my doctor says I can exercise again!!

You know what? When I post here, I leave SO MUCH out of how things are going with me...well, don't be silly Lisa...that would be a NOVEL..:)...but - seriously, sometimes I feel like I only touch on the "surface stuff", and that I come across as -oh I don't know- too positive or like I'm trying to say things are always terrific...well, he//, I don't know what I am trying to say!!!! I'll just shut up!! (Best idea yet!)
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Sweet Magnolia - Welcome! It's great to have you here! I hope you just jump right in and make yourself at home :). This is a terrific group for sure.

Julie - You are MAHVELOUS DAHLING!!!!!!! NO CHOCOLATE!!!! WOO HOO!

Gabrielle - Hi there! Did you get your exercise in? Do you enjoy your Mommy & Me group? That sounds like fun to me. I need something like that. My youngest is 27 mos...so just a bit older than your daughter. It's a fun age I think! An energetic age for sure- ya know?

Lucia - Hope you are not still feeling flat...now we have the weekend! Is the weather still hot in your part of the world?

Ricki - Are you all tired out and sore from all that moving? That is MAJOR WORK! Oh, and I know how you feel about the water..It is hard for me too ! I'm trying to get more in, but it's usually a daily struggle for me!

Elisha - I'm sorry to hear that you are a bit down. (((((Elisha)))))! Maybe tomorrow will look brighter for you. I know! You need a nice, fresh avacado. Didn't you say those made you smile? Hang in there girl.

HI JENNIFER!!! HI MARY!!! HI JOY!!! HI MSRD!!!! HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL!

And, I will talk to you girls again tomorrow. Have a terrific evening!!!

MsRD

03-04-2005, 10:25 PM

hello all :wave:

Sorry about being absent these past couple days...:(...DH hasn't been feeling well, and I, being the devoted doting wife, have been worrying myself thru the butter pecan ice cream and a bag of cheetos (as if that is going to help anything!) He had a doctors appointment today, and we have to wait for test results to see if surgery is in the near-future (this is not super serious.....just a chronic condition that flares up and makes him miserable) So far, so good.....

I took today off work....kind of a mental health thing......so you know I had waaayy too many calories (stopped counting at 2200) and not enough water. I did get 3 miles done on WATP, which took care of the stresses of the day. Hopefully, the additional exercise that I have been doing will make up for my sins in the eating department! We will see tomorrow at weigh-in! :crossed:

Mary......I know where you can get that dead battery charged, chickie..:kickcan:.....right here! You just keep lurking and posting and pretty soon we will have you sucked back in and on track!

Gabwill.....As usual, I am totally blown away by the amount of exercise you do! You are so close to your goal...:bravo:...I am so proud of you!

Lisa.......How sweet of DH to get nutritious wonderful things at the grocery for you! And good for you for making good choices....:mcd:...and the burger did sound soooo good! This surgery has given you time to rethink your goals......as soon as the doctor gives you the ok, you are going to show us how it is done!

Joy......I did my WATP 2-mile express today too! And I can almost imagine you right beside me! :dancer: :dancer: I am so impressed with your 10k training....you are doing so great!

Jenn......WOOHOO! You certainly did make a fashion statement at publix! When that happens here, :rolleyes: I usually run into everyone I know!

Ricki.....You are getting quite the workout with "double" moving! :dizzy: And congrats to DH for reinventing himself and going back to school! What will he be studying?

Julie.....The Labyrynth sounds intriguing. :idea: I think we all need to take a little time away, to remember that life isn't all about diets and laundry and shining sinks.....we have responsibilities to ourselves and our Maker.

Sweet Magnolia. .....Welcome! :) We love to see new people! I think you will really enjoy this group!

Going to get another glass of water now......have a great weekend chickies!

squabb56

03-05-2005, 02:11 AM

:wave:

So today was a good day (mostly) :devil: I didn't get up to exercise this morning because I KNEW I would be running after work. I got in one walk at work during the day - had my regular Friday morning meeting which prevents me from having my break. At the meeting they had caesar salad, garlic cheese toast, and 2 bite cup cakes (which I donated) and I indulged in all and then went out for lunch and had a corned beef sandwhich and a latte as well as a biscotti - plus about another biscotti in samples the owner was giving out. :nono: I felt sick at work afterward - I ate so much - and had to have a coke (and chose the regular instead of diet). But we went for a run/walk (2 min run then 2 min walk) and covered about 6.2km in about an hour... Then came home - decided against going out for a "burger" (that's the good part of my day) and had some pre-prepared chicken cordon blue w/rice and peas... later some grapes and tea....

I'm hoping that my change in thinking after the run is the end of my "binge". DH helped change my mind about going out - he said we'd feel awful about it later - and he was right. Hopefully my cardio today took care off the extra volume of food & extra sugar today.

I was amazed how great I felt after our walk/run... really didn't feel that hungry for dinner. Ate anyways tho... ;)

MsRD - Didn't get in my WATP 2 mile express today - But I will think of you tomorrow morning when I am doing it. Maybe we can walk together, DH will be at work - and he doesn't like to to videos anyways so I DO need a buddy. I'll be doing it at about 9am Pacific Standard Time - How about you??? Hope you DH feels better - I'm sure all your TLC helps

Lisa - :bravo: down in your weight AND making great choices. I'm sure you will be able to keep up your enthusiasm because when you make it something you REALLY want do to, it is very important to you and you WANTto stay on track and be focused... You feel very empowered right now - we'll make sure you remember how good and positive it feels if you forget. Feel free to share all "your stuff" with me - I am a good listener... PM me if you want to...

Hikein - Good for you - another great week. I'm proud of on the CHOCOLATE FRONT... How's the healthy snacks coming?? About your work situation - I guess bosses have bad days too.... sounds like he may have realized his error and was trying to compensate today. Sometime when you are not in a "stressed situation" you should explain how you feel about situations that arise and work something out so you both know where you stand and what to expect from each other. I know I often "assume" way too much - open communication is key - especially for middle management. {{{ julie }}}

Sweetmagnolia - Welcome Welcome Welcome Great set of goals you posted - I especially like #5. I'm hoping I can do that too :lol:

Gabwill - Sometimes your body knows more than your mind does. Sounds like you really needed the rest. You have a demanding work out schedule and you need recovery too... While I was running today my butt really started to hurt - I hope that means my butt will look great too :lol3:

Elisha - I hope tomorrow is a better day for you. :balloons: Things will work out - you will get a job offer... things happen for a reason that we don't always know. You know once you start to exercise at home and eat healthfully you will feel better about everying.

Lucia - Time to review your goals if your feeling uninspired - I find that helps renew my committment. And hey - by the time your read this - it will be the weekend where you are and you will be feeling ALIVE and RENEWED. :high:

Ricki - Sounds like you've got your workout planned for you for the next few days. What a lot of work (one move is enough to wear a person out). A WW leader once advised me to have a glass of water when you first get up - a large glass of water with each meal (usually 2 cups) and one before bed - and VOILA it's taken care of.... I also sip all day at work usually.

Mary ??? Jennifer ??? Have a good weekend - hope to catch up with you on the weekend

:grouphug:

hikein2005

03-05-2005, 08:36 AM

I awoke this morning after dreaming about some old friends from GRADE SCHOOL. (I'm 43) I went to HS with 2 of them, but the other one moved away during my most difficult time in my life when my parents (and hers) were getting a divorce. She was probably my best friend at the time! :( One of the other one's husband passed away this past year and I never sent her a card, so this morning, I sat down and penned out a letter to the one who lost her husband. She happens to be a cousin of the other girl who moved away and so I asked her to send me her address. Strange how dreams can prompt reality! Oh...the third one was...kind of strange. A guy in my class...I was never real close with him, but he was always nice to me and funny! In my dream, he was the same way! :) OK...enough reminiscing!

I posted last night BEFORE supper! My intentions were good, but the outcome was not what I desired! Hubby brought home pizza and movies!!! UGH! I know...I could have had a salad instead, but I didn't...for whatever reason (maybe to prevent hurt feelings? maybe because I was ravenous and it was EASY!) So I ate pizza...and of course, he brought home a "family movie" (guilt) so I vegetated in front of the TV and did NOT get up to do my workout and went to bed early at 9pm!!!! So, I will not have reached my goal for exercise this week! :mad: But I will exercise today and tomorrow and will get back on track for next week!

This morning we are going to the Shriner's Circus with my sister and her 3 boys, so I need to get ready for that. Here's to a healthy breakfast and wise choices today!

Hugs to all!

lisa girl

03-05-2005, 10:55 AM

Good Morning all! Happy Saturday! When I got up this morning, I felt less bloated, and I decided that I would hop on the scale again even though I just weighed yesterday. I've been waiting and waiting for this bloating to go down some!! So...yesterday the scale said 158, and this morning it said 156.5!! This is not a result of me actually doing a fabulous job in the weight loss department, but a result of having the surgery I just went through, but STILL!! These pounds won't come back unless I eat them back! I know how the scale fluctuates, and I'm not going to change my weight loss slider or anything, but I feel AWESOME about it! I think my official weigh in day will be on either Thursdays or Fridays..for some reason I like to weigh in at the end of the week instead of at the beginning.

Well, this morning I had such a good breakfast - A 2 point grilled cheese sandwich. It was so good! The Kraft 2% singles are awesome..they melt great and taste so good, not at all like fat free cheese. I refuse to eat fat free cheese of any kind. I hate it! That goes for the fat free sour cream too! Ick!! On my grilled cheese, I used the butter Pam instead of butter, and used the WW 1 point bread. With the sandwich I had 2 of my WW chocolate muffins and some heavenly coffee....**sigh**.. My problem is that I don't branch out enough with my foods, and I get burned out, and then dive back into fast food -full speed ahead! I am going to try to remedy that. Oh, speaking of food and fat free options, I have found 3 fat free salad dressings that are really terrific - no joke!! I like the fat free Catalina by Kraft, the fat free red wine viniagrette by Seven Seas, and also the fat free Caesar by Kraft.

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Julie - I used to love going to the Shrine Circus! You are going to have so much fun!!

Joy - Your run/walks are getting to be such a habit! That is terrific. Nah...one binge isn't gonna affect you..it may even give you a metabolism boost - believe it or not. The key is getting back on track (duh..you know this I know :) ) You're doing great! And, thank you for your nice comment to me..(((((Joy))))).

MsRD - Poor hubby! Hope he is feeling better! Sounds like he has had an excellent nurse! And, by the way - You, too, are making such a good habit with your WATP! Way to go! Yay!

O.K...I've been up waaay too long now...I'm gonna overdo it if I don't watch it. I automatically started cleaning this morning..then had to stop myself quickly! I've come to far to have a relapse!

In case I haven't told you girls lately..I JUST LOVE YOU!!! Thanks for all of the support you give me!!

lisa girl

03-05-2005, 12:57 PM

WW GIRLS, DID YOU KNOW THIS??

Here are some approximations put out by W/W on what the calories = points are:
20 = 1150
21 = 1200
22 = 1250
23 = 1300
24 = 1350
25 = 1400
26 = 1450
27 = 1500
28 = 1550
29 = 1600
30 = 1650
31 = 1700
32 = 1750
33 = 1800
34 = 1850
35 = 1900

This is in general terms (it can be a bit more or less depending on the fat and fiber intake)... however, these do not include the 200-250 a day that W/W built into the program for free veggies.

squabb56

03-05-2005, 01:51 PM

Thanks Lisa, I was wondering where I was at calorie wise with my 26 points that I'm supposed to have :lol: - great info.

Well I'm an hour late for my WATP with MsRD.... I hope she didn't miss me :lol3: Gotta go do it - no more procrastination.

:grouphug: I'll be back to post later.... alligator...

MsRD

03-05-2005, 05:45 PM

Happy Saturday! :)

Weigh-in day was uneventful.....that is to say, the scale didn't move. Guess my calories got a little away from me this week...:nono:...going to crank down in that department next week. DH & I went out to breakfast this morning, then a little shopping and home.....and spent this afternoon working on the car (1931 Model A Ford). He is currently napping in his chair, so it is a good time for me to catch up here.

Joy.....9am Pacific time would be about noon here, right? Or would that be 5am? At any rate, if I'm not punctual, start WATP without me. :rofl: Ideally, I like to start my day with the 1-mile easy walk.....just enough to get me awake and energized for the day.....and then do the 2-mile express (at least) after supper. See if you can fit me in, k?

Julie.....Going to the circus is such fun! :D As a kid, we used to go to the Shrine Circus every year! They even shut down our elementary school for an afternoon, and the whole school went together!

Lisa.....Weight loss is weight loss..:goodscale:...I say it all counts!

Well.....I have 2 bananas left, so I think I will make another loaf of Banana Oatmeal Bread...:chef:...that was really yummy last week for lunches!

hikein2005

03-05-2005, 08:17 PM

Just wanted to let you all know that we had a great time at the circus. My sister met us here with her 3 boys and we all went! It was great fun! Then we had lunch together...that's always an event!

When I got home, I did my 30 minutes workout on the bike and then probably another 20 of toning! So I feel good about today! Haven't eaten too much...had a few (too many) sugar coated almonds at the cirucs, but had a salad and some soup for lunch, so that hopefully made up for it. I did have a Zone bar and a piece of pepperoni pizza this afternoon...maybe I WAS a little hungry...and a good supper with some chicken, Zatarins rice and broccolli!

Water's a little under today...only 48 oz. so far... but I can make up for that...it's early!

Lisa...SOOOOOOO HAPPY for you chickie! WTG...and I know it's not the diet, but think how far ahead you are now! You are gonna be one slim babe this summer in that BATHNG SUIT!!!! ;)

Joy...hope you enjoyed your workout! Thanks for the FBP (fly by post!) LOL!

MsRD...At least there was no gain this week. Time to start getting back on the wagon again, eh? You can do this! You can do this! You can do this! :cheer:

OH....one more thing...just wanted to say how much easier it seems to be this week...avoid and literally pushing away the bad foods!!! I'm more conscious of it and don't really know why...just wanted to share that. It's all about making the right choices, isn't it?

Hugs...and thanks to all of you for your support!

Lucia-1

03-05-2005, 08:46 PM

Hi Chickies,

Sorry to report the flat feeling has followed me into Sunday morning :(. I haven't exercised since Thursday, and don't feel like it today. I'm not sick, stressed, emotional, in fact I'm not suffering from anything that would normally put me off my program. I haven't used my food journal since breakfast on Friday, but I haven't binged either. I don't want to undo the good I have done, but I just don't feel I have the energy at the moment to write down every morsel that passes my lips. Any advice Chickies? I could really use it.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

ChickNextDoor

03-06-2005, 12:29 AM

hey chicks, i am on my way to bed but you have all been on my mind. i'm still having major issues. mostly involving the catheter and my now being allergic to latex. it's a long and nasty story so i will spare you all. i am getting it out on monday though. 2 weeks with a catheter and getting a new one today is NOT fun. i did get my staples out but i have a stitch that my body is rejecting or something so i have a sore swollen spot. they say it will dissolve but i have my doubts. it's just something all the time. i have managed to lose a little weight though. i'm down to 197. i never thought seeing under 200 would ever happen a few times. ;) i can't wait to workout again. this experience has shown me just how much working out actually means to the person i am. who'da thunk it?

i'm going to start reading again this week. i glanced through most of your goals. i must say i am very proud of you all and all the knowledge you have about what you are doing and where you have been.

love ya'll

squabb56

03-06-2005, 12:44 AM

Hi Everyone :wave:

Well seems like I've got a GOOD day to report (for a change).

:eating2: Left over coleslawmein for breakfast :lol: (5), banana, (2) bran bar (2), nf latte (2), 3-4 oz roast moose (4) , probably a entire roast potato (3) and roast carrot (--) and 2 glasses of chardonay (4). Still have some ff jello (cherry) chilling in the fridge and I thing I'll fold in some canned pears I made last summer.. That's it for the day ... oh yeah about 10 glases of water 80oz in today :high:

Got in my WATP 2 mile express (with or without you MsRD ;) ) plus did a 10 minute ab workout... then BIL came home so I didn't get my buns & thighs done. However I did clean my house and sweep the front porch so that's worth some effort (but I won't count those minutes).

Lucia - I've been scouring my WW week one to find some help for you - seems they have a paragraph on motivating strategy. What they say you need to do is visualize what you will see when you reach your goal ... i.e. wearing the size you want, running up the stairs wihouth losing your breath, feeling good about yourself or what ever you have in mind to accomplish. Are you bored... have you changed up any of your activities or what you've been eating... Are you getting enough rest? How about creating a graph showing your sucess so far and your goal??

Hikein - WTG - good attitude chick. It is surprising how easy it really is when you make keeping on track and loosing weight a real priority. Not sure if I said is right but if you love yourself enough to really do what is in your best interest it is easier. :?:

MsRd - I was looking through past posts to try and find out exactly where you're from (Missouri?) didn't find it tho. But I know that we have a channel on TV that is from Detroit and when its's 8pm there it's 5pm at our place. I'm afraid I'm not the greatest at geography.. So did you get your WATP done tonight? How is DH doing? I'm sure if you keep your working out up you'll success in the weight loss area soon, but remember you are doing your heart good.

Lisa - "weigh" to go on the weight loss. I concur with MsRD - it all counts. You are having such a great attitude. Did the dr say when you could start doing some walking or anything?

Gabwill, Ricki, Elisha, Jennifer, Mary I hope all is going well for you this weekend.

Sunday, tomorrow, is my day for being thankful for all the things happening in my life. I wanted to be sure to remember to tell all of you that you are a great big part of my life right now, whether you know it or not. Thanks, each and every one of you, for being here, putting up with my sometimes lobsided humour, unsoilicted advice and for supporting me and giving me the motivation to carry on.

:grouphug:

MsRD

03-06-2005, 09:38 AM

Good morning! :)

It is a beatiful Sunday morning here...:sunny:
...a little windy, but going to be in the balmy 40s today! Yea! That is all the motivation I need for a picnic......will shove SIL out on the deck to grill hamburgs & hogdogs today....and we will have potato salad and baked beans and raw veggies for dinner. Of course, we will have to eat inside, but maybe I can find a picnic table tablecloth in the closet......sorry, no ants, they are probably still hibernating!

Julie....Sounds like you had such a fun day.....circus, lunch out....and still got the exercise in! Good for you! And thanks for the cheerleading....gotta stay on track!

Lucia.....Hmmmm. It is always a mystery to me why we lose our forward momentum and then suddenly I just reappears! Check over Joy's post.....lots of good ideas there.......are you taking vitamins? Boredom? Depression? One thing that works for me is exericse......I know you just don't feel like getting up right now, but do it anyway (for me, please?) Do anything! Touch your toes 10 times......go outside and walk around the house.....it doesn't have to be anything strenuous or a full program, just get up and move!

ChickNextDoor.....I am soooo glad to hear from you! Recovering from major surgery is never an easy task....and complications just slow the process down. One positive note is watching the scale go down...:goodscales:..woohoo! That must make you feel good! Post when you can......know that prayers are being said to give you strength.

Joy......Of course, I did the WATP.....I was right beside you! :dancer::dancer: Those 30-45 minutes a day make me feel so good....stronger....healthier! Hmmm......maybe I could work in the 1-mile this morning yet.....you up for it?

I sent DH out to do some errands this morning, because I didn't "have enough time"..:dizzy:..and here I sit in front of the puter! Yikes! Think I better get up and get something accomplished!

**Jennifer**

03-06-2005, 01:19 PM

Happy Weekend, chickies!

Friday was just waaay to hectic to even get here. I'll catch you un on the big things that I've spent the last 3 days doing. Our roof we selected is no longer available, so we are now in the process of trying to find a replacement. The one color the builder claims is the perfect replacement ends up being a color you CANNOT get in FL, confirmed by at least 7 distributors for the manufacturer. I've called distributors in 3 different counties to see if anyone has a sample of this, or if we can see it on an existing house, and the builder, of course, doesn't have that info available without going through all their current projects.

On top of that, the cabinets that we had decided on that go perfectly with the countertops...sigh. Sanibel Maple is no longer being guaranteed by the cabinet maker because for some reason, that cabinet is prone to fading, and since the can't guarantee it, they won't manufacture it anymore. Hello....you are already committed to our cabinets! I spoke with the head at the cabinet maker, who told me in 10 years I'd be very happy we didn't go with those cabinets. Sigh. Seems the only other choices are yellow and brown woods. No cool tones, nothing pickled, nothing with a pearl wash....so basically, the only thing that will go with the rest of the house is white, and then we're looking at a sterile, industrial look. Grrr. Can you tell I am not happy? So this means yet another trip back to the builder to make different selections. So help them if our sanibel maple cabinets are still up on the wall- I will have a fit. If we can't have them, STOP OFFERING THEM AS CHOICES! Double Grr.

I'm going to have to take a day off next week so we can go do this during normal business hours for the builder, and for these roofing distributors. It'll get me a day without the Roid, but hubby will lose a day, and this is only the 3rd time having to re-select things. At this point, we've made concessions and changes to nearly everything. I thought we were building so that we could have what we wanted, and not someone else's selections? Grr.

Food was off this weekend, and little to no exercise. Water was good, though. I've got some laundry to do now, and try to prep for the week.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

lisa girl

03-06-2005, 04:03 PM

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!!!!!!! :wave:

Well, I'm hanging in there....still OP, although not enough water still. And, no exercise, which is out of my control anyway. But..food has been really good, and you would really not BELIEVE THE TORTURE I have endured with temptations - goodness! Last night, DH took the boys on an errand and then he called and asked me if I wanted Taco Bell!!!!!??????? I don't know about you guys, but I just LOVE TACO BELL! OMG...it is so good! But, I said, very calmly in fact, "No thanks, I will just eat my veggie burger!". DH didn't argue, because he has promised not to "sabotage me". He doesn't sabotage on purpose...he just buys me treats here and there to be sweet, and God knows..no one ever knows if I am OP or not when I am doing my yo-yo thing. Anyway...Made it through the Taco Bell Torture Experience. Then, the phone rings..it is my FIL...who is so gruff usually, but is being extra nice (cause he knows I haven't felt well,,,)...anyway he says very cheerfully, "Guess what? I have a BIG SURPRISE for you!! Are you going to be home in about 30 min.?" I said, "Yes." Then he says, "Well.......aren't you even going to try to guess what your surprise is??" And I really had no idea, and then he announces that he has a large box of assorted HOT DONUTS! Some creme filled, etc. I said weakly, "Thank you..." So the box arrives all warm!!!!!! And I DIDN'T HAVE A SINGLE ONE!! Whew!!!!! Went to bed still OP, and feeling quite proud. Today, we went to my MIL's.....she had hamburgers, french fries ( fried in grease!! Oh, shut up Julie,,,yes, I know we fry everything down here!! ;) )..also she had baked beans,,,,and this decadent dessert. That dessert looked so good..I could have just buried my face in it and eaten the whole thing without a spoon...OMG....but I ate instead: a hamburger patty (no bun), a small teaspoon of baked beans, and 5 french fries. They laughed at me saying..."Lisa, don't overdo it on the fries!!" I just gave my serene smile, and ate my food....:).

So...here I sit. I am proud of my choices. I am determined to find my "inner strength". I want this goal so badly I can hardly believe it....I want to fit back into my clothes again. I want to be healthy, and for my blood pressure to be normal...I want to wear shorts this summer and not feel self-conscious.....

Goodness.....have you EVER heard anyone ramble on like I can????!!!!! Don't answer that!!! LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!! :)

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Jennifer - We have been thinking about building a house, but now.....I DUNNO!! Bless your heart...hang in there chica..It will all work out. That house is going to be a beauty,,,there's no way it couldn't be gorgeous! (((((((((Jennifer!))))))))))))

MsRD - BALMY 40'S!!! THAT MADE ME LAUGH SO HARD!! I hope you had the best picnic ever :). And I hope you enjoyed the balmy weather :).

Joy - You know what? We are thankful for you too! You add so much to our group...I love your posts!

Tracy - I was so glad to see your post. I am sincerely sorry you have had such a rough time. You didn't deserve any of this..nobody would. The catheter they used for me in the hospital...that was torture, and I am still having pain from it...and that is not even a fraction of what you have gone through..I can only imagine. Good thing: You are alive and you are going to get through this...and with the scale going down to boot...just wait til Spring is officially here -You'll have a spring in your step and will be needing some new clothes! I'm still praying for you and sending you good thoughts!

Lucia - I am sending you good thoughts as well :). (((((Lucia!))))....there is a cyber hug for you.

Hope you all have a terrific day!

squabb56

03-07-2005, 01:49 AM

OH POOP

Lost my long winded and inspiring post.... so now at 9:47 here is the shortened version. Congrats everyone on a great weekend. Keep up the good work.

Ran/walked 10K today then spent 3 hours walking around the recreational trade show in town.

Eating was OP
oatmeal/yoghurt (3)
cream cheese, avacado & veggie bunwiches & cottage cheese (9)
beef jerky (2)
salad, soup, bun (7)
mango (1)
bran bar (2) I'm going to eat that now.

I wanted to say glad to hear from you Tracy. I'm sure the worst is behind you now. [[[Tracy}}}

bada bada bada .... That's all folks.

:grouphug:

Lucia-1

03-07-2005, 02:09 AM

Hi Chickies,

What a great bunch you are!!! Today has been better, I am not journalling, but eating healthy, well balanced meals.

Joy - You mentioned boredom, and I think that's exactly what I am suffering from. Not so much in the exercise department, as I have variety there, but more with food. I sat down with my food journal last night, and reading through it I realised I need more variety in my meals, so I am going to try a few new recipes, and try out some new ideas for breakfast, just give my meal plans a really good shake up! I have been doing a graph of my weight loss since I started, and I do love looking at it :D.

MsRD - It's a mystery to me too, how motivation comes and goes. I find it very scary when it leaves, as in the past I have never been able to regain it, but I reminded myself last night, that in the past I didn't have a brood of Chickies on my side ;). I went out and did some gardening yesterday afternoon, it always improves my mood.

Lisa - :bravo: on the donuts! I admire your strength, especially as they were warm! :thanks: for my hug, I really needed it.

Chick - Congrats on the #197! You'll be back on top of things soon, it must be so frustrating not be able to do what you feel like.

That's it for today, will check in again tomorrow.

miss_elisha

03-07-2005, 10:32 AM

Morning ladies!

First of all...
ChickNextDoor... you know we're all thinking of you. Once you're through this you'll be better than ever! And congrats on the 197!

Hmm.... not must going on here, besides eating. I haven't even been tracking my food for a couple of days. Of course, it didn't help that I wasn't home for 5 days and didn't have access to my computer. *shrugs*

Food has not been good, water has not been good, exercise has not been good. I'm going to exercise today without a doubt, but I'm sure calories will not be good. A friend of mine at work is turning 21 today, so guess what? We all get to go out drinking with her! Not exactly my idea of a good time--I don't like drinking, I don't have the money, and I don't need the calories--but it's her birthday, so I guess I'll go for a while. I'm going to attempt to keep my calories down during the day, but I'm spending the day at Steve's doing laundry, and my access to healthy food is limited to say the least.

On the plus side, I am also going to reapply to school and look for a job today while I have access to high-speed internet. Something's gotta give. I'm not happy where I'm at, so I've got to do something to change where I'm at.

Anyway, tomorrow I will be back on track, and then be prepared to watch me kick some butt.

Have a great day, chicks.
~Elisha

lisa girl

03-07-2005, 02:24 PM

Went to my doctor this morning for my post-op check-up. DH drove me to the appointment...I laughed and told my doctor that DH only came along to ENSURE that the doc. changed my hormone dose to a slightly higher level!! :lol: Well. alright...I guess I have been a little like :devil: lately!!!! So...got new hormones! Yay! Anyway...my doctor was thrilled at my progress and said I could exercise!! He said start with walking, and I could even do some swimming. I asked him about light light weights (1-2 pounds) for my arms, and he o.k.'d it!! I'm gonna work on this arm flab. In May, my DH and I are going to a formal Ball. It is held for our Service League (Junior League) in our county, of which I help volunteer for. Anyway, I have got to get a gown, and by golly I won't be looking like I did last year in my gown..no siree!!! If it kills me (and it may), I'm going to be slimmer and firmer. No excuses. None. It's going to happen.

Food today is right on plan. I have VERY FEW points left for supper, as I ate Chik-Fil-A for lunch...no fries,,,but still took a chunk of my points. So, I gotta get these veggies in. And if I report back tonight, and I haven't had my water..I swear somebody just YELL AT ME!!!!!! YELL LOUDLY AND THEN TAZER ME GOOD!!

My plan is to walk like a mile today, I just can't do more. I don't want to get all sore and kill myself. We have already been to Target today, and I feel like I could sleep for about 3 hours!

*****Can't wait to hear about how everybody else is doing!! Hope you all have a terrific kind of day!!

hikein2005

03-07-2005, 05:49 PM

OMG!!! We didn't have internet connection at home yesterday and I thought I was gonna DIE without my chickies!!! So I got to work today all prepared to get on line on my lunch break...and guess what???? No internet connection!!!! GRRRRR! It was a crazy busy day at work today so I was thankful to get the heck out of there and pick up DD and head home to get on line. Thankfully, we are back up and running again! PHEW!!! I thought I was going to go into DT's without you chickies! ;)

So...some good news...both about my weight and about my journey! I think I wrote that I was feeling positive about things this last week and was really focusing on staying on track with food, water and exercise! I didn't meet my goal of 5 days last week, but did get in 4 days anyway! Which for me was pretty good considering the week I had!!! I had not been journalling my food, but will start doing that today (even though I didn't make the healthiest of choices today...but hey... ;) ) BUT....I got on the scale today and it is FINALLY moving in the right direction. I think I was up to 172 last week and today I was down to 169. Let's just hope I keep up that downward trend!!! The exercise does truly motivate me!!! Only 11 more lbs to be in the 150's!!!! That doesn't seem so hard, does it??? You will see this chick jumping up and down (and may even feel the effects where you live... ;) ) when that happens!!! I can taste it!!!!!

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Lisa...missed chattin with ya!!! We'll get back on track here soon! Glad you got those hormones adjusted! I'm pretty sure your DH did have one goal in mind in taking you to the doc!!!! LOL!!! Get your mile in but get some rest, too! Baby steps right now, remember!?

Elisha...enjoy the evening with your friend...oh to be 21 again...NOT!!!! ;) I wouldn't give up my life to go back to those crazy days!!! No way!!! But it was fun to live through them, anyway!! Maybe you should get some healthy food choices to keep at Steve's then you can BOTH eat healthy! Even if you kept some tuna or chicken there and a few canned veggies or carrots to munch on! That way you wouldn't feel so bad about what you eat when you are there and you can work out, too!!! Does he support you when you suggest eating more healthy? Maybe he could help you with some ideas. Just some random thoughts... :)

Lucia...I've been thinking about you ever since I read your post about feeling flat! Sorry I haven't comment, but you have been on my mind! I'm a lot like you...I get motivated at first and then drop off a few weeks later. Food is definately my reason...boredom with it! I'm glad you were able to get back on track! It's always hard for me when I feel that way. But that's what we are here for...to support one another. I find that when I'm feeling down, this is the best place for me to come and absorb all the positive vibes and constructive criticism...because it all helps! Hugs to you, my friend!

Joy...you are back on track! Yea!!! So proud of you for that! And thank you for your kind words. We do have a great bunch of chickies here and I too am thankful every day for all of you!

Jennifer...Glad to see your post here! You need to remember that we are here even when you are having a stressful day. PRIORITY!!!! LOL! Sorry things aren't going your way with the house building. I'm sure it's frustrating for you to not have the choices available that you thought would be! I've often thought that building a house would be so much fun, but I've heard too many horror stories!!! Good luck and KEEP POSTING!!!

MsRD...No one can appreciate a 40 degree day unless you have had the longest winter like we do here in Michigan!!! I'll tell you...I walked around in a sweatshirt outdoors all day! Even went for a walk with DH, DD and one of the dogs yesterday! The roads were full of slush but it was fun to slop around in it!!! Ahhhh...we fire up the grill in the middle of winter...nothing like that great BBQ smell on a cold January day!!! LOL! Great job on the exercise! You are doing so awesome!

Chick...I'm so happy to hear from you, too! I applaud your positive attitude! It has to be so difficult to be recovering from something you have no control over! and one last comment...catheters SUCK!!!!! Hope you got rid of that thing today! ;) ((((((((((Chick)))))))))))

That's it for now chickies...I've gotta go workout! Gonna do 30 minutes of WATP, I think! my back is kind of sore today for some reason and the bike just doesn't sound like fun to me with Aunt Flo here!!! Hugs to all!

MsRD

03-07-2005, 09:14 PM

Hello all! :wave:

Yesterday, the kids said they all wanted to get together with us this summer and do a family photo shoot..:eek:...drag a photographer out to a park around here and get some pictures that are framable for posterity. Yikes! If maybe I can put them off till August or September, how much weight do you think I can drop? The pressure is on!

Jenn.....We built our house 15 years ago, and I know how frustrating it can be. There are so many choices to be made and soooo much money involved.....it is really stressful. You have to focus more long term......how beautiful it will be when you move in......and six months down the road, you won't remember *why* you got so upset about the little details.;) (And this from the woman who threw a major hissy-fit because the electrician would not put my chosen light fixture inside the closets. you heard right....INSIDE the closets! Now how dumb was that?)

Lisa......great news from the doctor! :bravo: I know how eager you are go get up and exercise, but please please be careful. Too much of a good thing is still too much of a good thing. And kudos for dodging all your well-meaning relatives with their TacoBell (yum!) and warm donuts (now that is where I would have caved, for sure!)

Joy.....Sorry you lost your post, but ALL your posts are inspiring, chickie! :) Just keep 'em coming!

Lucia.....New recipes are such a good idea! :chef: I love to try new foods (only wish the rest of the family were so open-minded!). As for gardening, I always said that I garden for the therapeutic effects!

Elisha.....Wish I could just pull you out of your doldrums and make you feel better. I think you are right.....a change is just what you need! Keep searching!

Julie.....Hooray for downward moving scales! :goodscales: That is just the boost that you need to keep you going!

Calories came in today around 1450......so will forego a snack tonight and focus on chugging a little more water. I did 4 miles total WATP yesterday..:dancer:...feels so good! I did a mile this morning, before work, and will probably do the 2-mile express now.....you ready, Joy?

libby1020

03-07-2005, 09:55 PM

Hello everyone!!!! I just went from Atkins to WW I was atkins for 5 weeks & lost nearly nothing so now on to WW....
MY goal for the next 5 weeks is
- Exercise 5 days a week
- Lose 15 lbs

Good Luck to everyone!!!

Hotcupojava

03-07-2005, 09:59 PM

:wave:

hikein2005

03-07-2005, 10:10 PM

:wave:

Mary....right back at ya! :wave:

ChickNextDoor

03-07-2005, 10:22 PM

I don't have but a minute to post but I did want to tell you I did get the catheter out today. OMG I feel like a new woman. Ok, maybe not 100% new but I'll take it. He was such a smug a$$. Made me wait and wait and wait. But the most important thing is that it is out. I've pottied a few times so that's a plus. I can deal with the pain and burning. Had he done this right, I wouldn't have this lovely infection. Jerk!!

I will try to check in later. I've been eating well, just not exercising. UGH!!

[[everyone]]

Tracy

hikein2005

03-07-2005, 10:51 PM

OMG....I just made microwave s'mores!!! I threw most of them away because the marshmallows were too hard, but darn it...am I always going to do this?? See a little loss on the scale and justify it with SUGAR??? UGH!!!

I made DD hide the girl scout cookies that hubby bought at church on Sunday! I honestly don't know where she put them, but I hope she hid them well! We had a little "chat" tonight about "self control"! She said she didn't care if we got fat! I showed her a picture of me when I was her age...I look healthy and normal...like her! Then she asked me how I got fat and wanted to know if she would ever be fat. I told her how and told her I hoped she would learn healthy eating and exercise from me now so she wouldn't have to worry about that when she is older! She's such a little sweetie! And so full of questions about so many things. We've been talking about death and people dying the last few nights. She worries me!!! ;) Seriously though...she has such an "old soul" for such a little thing!

I was good tonight and did my 2 miles with Ms. Leslie (WATP). I feel good for having done it but I promised I would journal my food here, so here goes...the workout doesn't make up for the food I am sorry to say!

B-fast:oatmeal, raspberries & pecans & splenda w/ milk
Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese, stewed tomatoes
Snack: Peanut Butter chocolate bar (some Reeses thing)
Supper: Crock Pot roast w/ veggies, mashed potatoes & gravy (sigh!)
Snack: those nasty s'more things that I threw away...I had about 3 bites!

Water: Good! :) But not enough...probably about 60 oz.

MsRD...just wanted to let you know that my DH is a photographer. He does family pictures and if you wanted to take a nice drive to the beach for pictures this summer, you could give us a holler! Check out our website (www.tipmuskegon.com) !!

Hugs to all! Have a great night! My eyes are getting heavy!

squabb56

03-08-2005, 02:12 AM

Hi everyone :wave: Getting a late start tonight... so here goes

What I ate: oatmeal/yoghurt (3) piece of chocolate birthday cake left on my desk during my walk - could not refuse ^$#*(10), salad (1) cottage cheese (2) salad (1) mashed potato (3) califlower (--) peas (--) 2-3oz venison (3) mango (2) grapes (2) can't believe it only 27 with the cake WHEW - I'm sure I exercised one point off during my two 15 minutes walks today. I'm afraid that was it for exercise - definately have to rest my legs (& butt) for my run/walk tomorrow after work.

Well so good so far... made it to "advanced" without losing my post....

Julie - I'm so glad you were there at WATP tonight to keep MsRd company. I'm afraid I "American Idoled" out. I can really relate to the treating yourself because "you were so good and deserve it syndrome". WAY TO GO THROWING THOSE SMORES OUT!... With the eating disorders around it's really important that we pass on the right messages to kids about dieting, and healthful eating. Sounds like you're doing a good job of it.

Tracy - you're definately on the road to recovery now - put the past behind you and move forward. You can do this!

:wave: Mary ... I'm sure you'll feel up to posing soon. :yes:

Welcome Libby - I follow WW too - and I too was a failure at Atkins although I did lose some weight it came back on too quickly and then I added some on too. I think WW is more liveable and more conducive to a healthty life style that you can continue on for the rest of your life.

MsRD - Will you be run/walking the 10K with me tomorrow afternoon at approximately 4:30 pst???? DH will set the pace... and you and I will lag behind as usual.

Lisa - Great news - walking is the greatest form of exercise. You can get out of your house and also get your exercise in. Careful not to overdo. Lots of short walks are just as beneficial as a long one.... :halfful:

MsElisha - Some good advise there.... have a bag ready of "your stuff" to take over or leave at Steves place, that way you can feel in control of your situation as far as food goes anyways. Besides food you should pack your journal or tracker for your food, your exercise schedule... etc. ;)

Lucia - I'm sure you will see some positive results from changing up your foods. Try something really different - be an adventurer.... Pick a theme night... mexican, indian, japanese... and challenge yourself to eat within your calorie allowance.... As far as exercise goes - are there other things you like to do.... dancing, a team sport, swimming.... sometimes a change is as good as a rest :)

Well gotta get my "stuff" done for tomorrow.

goodnight everyone :yawn:

Lucia-1

03-08-2005, 02:24 AM

Hi Chickies,

Still eating OK, but the urge to exercise has not returned :( . I have made a deal with myself, tomorrow I start doing 30 minutes of daily cardio and continue to eat good food in sensible portions. If I do this, I can give myself a break from the food journal, it has been driving me nuts lately. I decided I just need a break from it, and some new meals to try. I'm feeling positive about my decision, I guess because I haven't binged.

Julie - I checked out your website, your daughter is beautiful!

Thanks everyone for your continued support.

miss_elisha

03-08-2005, 02:45 AM

Bleh. I'm feeling a little miserable right now, so if you don't want to hear me whine, just don't read this post. I'll understand, really. :/

So I go out with my friends today for a birthday celebration. Well wait, let's backtrack. This morning my post said there would be exercise "without a doubt." Was there exercise? No. And food was not good. It was one of those "my diet is starting tomorrow, so I'll eat whatever I want today" days. Not pretty. I did drink a couple glasses of water though, which is more than I drank yesterday.

And then we go out. I always end up feeling miserable when I go out with friends. I know that's kind of weird. I always have a good time, but I never really feel like I can relax. I don't like to drink. I can't afford to drink, and I certainly can't afford the calories. I just end up feeling like I'm no fun, and then I get mad at myself for not letting me have fun. Steve says "what are you afraid of?" But I'm not really afraid. I just don't know how.

And then I drive home. Steve is driving back to his place (where my car is), and I keep thinking that I want to stop and get a pack of cigarettes on the way home. I don't smoke habitually, but occasionally when I'm out with friends I will. And then I think of food I could get while I'm stopped at any random convenience store. And then I am disgusted with myself. There's nothing I want to eat. I'm certainly not hungry. I don't need to eat. I don't need to spend the money on food I have no reason to eat. And yet I find myself thinking of all the wonderful calorie-laden foods I could be stuffing down my throat.

I feel like it's an obsession. I'm obsessed with food, and I'm obsessed with eating. If there is food nearby, I have something of a compulsion to eat. It doesn't matter what it is, I don't even particularly have to like it.

I want so much to be over this, to not have to worry about it. I want to just eat to be satisfied and then not think about it until I get hungry again.

When I started losing weight last spring, people asked if I had been skipping meals. I don't see how it's possible to skip meals. It's hard to skip a meal when all you think about is the next time/food you get to eat.

I'm so sick of this. I just want it to stop. I want to stop being disgusted with myself.

hikein2005

03-08-2005, 07:37 AM

Just wanted to type a quick post..

I PLAN to eat healthy choices today! I PLAN to exercise for 30 minutes tonight and do some upper body toning! I PLAN to drink my water today...all 80 oz. of it!

I HOPE I can stick with my plan!

OK...some words for you chickies...

Lucia...your deal with yourself sounds like a good one. I also found journalling my food monotnous and tedious, but a necessary evil! Planning is the hard one for me...I hate doing it, but I know it's what I need to do to have any kind of success! I hope that you can continue to tread on that downward journey. You have done so well! Oh, so glad you checked out the website. Thanks for the compliments on Kaleigh. She's got shorter hair now, and we do need to update, but DH hasn't been very good about that, so maybe we can make that a priority this weekend!

Elisha...I wish there was a magic wand I could wave to make everything better in your life, really...the only thing I can do is to continue to encourage you. I know that you have had success when you planned things. Sometimes with such a busy life, that is difficult, but maybe try planning one meal a day and 3 workouts a week to start! I don't know if you are a prayerful girl, but I will keep you in my prayers that you soon find peace with your life! I know that sometimes we have "bumps in the road" along the way to help us to better understand and appreciate the "smooth ride", so maybe this is just part of a bumpy ride!!! Hang in there!

Joy...you sound so positive...even with the chocolate cake! I'm so proud of you for recovering your day! YEA!!!!! Good luck "lagging behind" tonight with DH on the run!! I'll be biking right along side of you!!!

HUgs to the rest ofyou!

lisa girl

03-08-2005, 09:45 AM

*****GIANT YAWN*****.......I had to have 2 cups of coffee before I could even start this post. I am sooo tired this morning! I was re-reading my post from yesterday...and I am thinking now..was I INSANE to think I could get a mile in on top of all that happened yesterday?? By the time I had cooked supper, got the kids' school things organized,and cleaned up the kitchen - well, it was time to leave for my oldest sons' basketball tournament game. We get to the gym, and things are running way behind, and so I ended up sitting on those wooden bleachers for 2 hours. I was so sore and miserable, I just ended up falling in the bed last night. I was so tired I was shaking. Today is a super busy day for me too. I have meetings, a class at church to attend that I help teach....and other errands. I don't know how I will accomplish all of these things - I am still so weak. No, I'm not trying to complain..it's just that I know I can get my feelings out here, and I am so grateful for that. Looks like a few more