Christmas Challengers August Support Thread

[PumpkinPrincess]

:tree:Christmas Challengers Support Thread:tree:

Alrighty Girls heres the Place to post your weekly triumphs :carrot: or sorrows :( or Hell just chit chat because we are WOMEN!!!:hug:

[DeafinlySmart]

My original goal is 135. This will put me at 137. That's mighty close. I'm hoping I don't crawl for the last 10lbs. I wouldn't mind 125 but I didn't want to stress myself out since the last time I weighed that was when I was 18 and before I had 3 kids. I will be starting work soon (school) and that will change my routine completely again. So far I'm doing good and even managed to add water consistently.

[PumpkinPrincess]

DeafinlySmart~ I'm so happy that this Challenge fits into your own personal goal. And your doing so well with the WATER!!! AHHH thats my downfall I need to drink more water. :)

Alot of the CCC's have said that this challenge either goes right along with their personal goals or that it comes at a time where insperation was needed. I'm so pleased and happy to have thought of this yesterday, its fun how things happen.


:hug: to you all

Teresa

[PumpkinPrincess]

I have a question....

Everytime I lose weight do I have to remake my ticker? or is there a way just to change the Current Wieght?;)

[NewDay4MeToo]

I'm excited about this challenge. It does line up almost exactly with my goal weight for Christmas. Hope everyone is doing well!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Alrighty...update

Today was alright, I ate really well and staid away from fastfood at all cost.

Tommrow I have to leave the house though an do errands...will I be able to aviod going out to eat? Maybe not, but atleast I won't go to a FastFood joint. Maybe get the salad bar at pizza hut. ;)

I'm feeling very uplifted and inspired by this challenge and by all of you!

Loves and Hugs to you ALL :hug:

Teresa

[DeafinlySmart]

You go edit your signature and in the url, change the appropriate number. You don't have to remake the ticker, but you do have to edit the code. It's easy though. It's just 3 numbers xxx/xxx/xxx and you can tell which is which.

[DeafinlySmart]

umm..salad bar at pizza hut. That has pitfalls especially with dressings and untold calories, etc. A better choice (unless someone is meeting you at pizza hut) is to go to subway or get a nutrition menu at McD's and pick your salad there. It's not the best but at least you know what your nutrtion label reads at the end of the day. Also I was suprised how big Wendy's Chili was and that's a good choice too. Armed with Wendy's nutrition brochure, they actually have good choices there. If you go to a restaurant, Applebees is good (they have notations on their menu and if you know you are going there ahead of time, you can get the full nutrtion menu off the net).

Edit: P.S. Try packing a small cooler with snacks (if you aren't meeting a friend) and eat those. I did that several times this summer. BEAUTIFUL feeling!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Thanks for the SUpport Deafin! I'm actually going to just eat first before I even go and carry around my nuts in a bag to eat :) when I get hungry :) THank you again for talking me out of cheating.....LOVE YOU!!!!!:hug:

[PumpkinPrincess]

GIrls here is the deal Christmas is going to come no matter what, but its our choice to either be thin and healthy or THE SAME....I choose to be thin and happy come CHRISTMAS!!!!! YEEEEEHAAWWWWW!

Go GIrls! We can do it!!!:carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

[DeafinlySmart]

I was just remembering I made this decision LAST christmas (I took a 4 month break from grief then got back on) and I will be at goal or VERY close this Christmas. Hmm...all I want for Christmas is some beautiful THIN clothes. Perfect timing.

[PumpkinPrincess]

If I complete this challenge I will be 10lbs from my goal, and will have 2 months to shed those 10lbs by my 21st birthday! I'm an totally excitied!!!!!:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

[c_laura]

I start phase 1 of south beach tomorrow and so I haven't actually started any weightloss, but I can start jogging at the gym again and so tomorrow starts my quest for smaller pants.;)

[JasonsLea]

So today was EXTREMELY stressful. I can't get into details right now since it's after midnight and I SO need to get to bed, but basically two of my head supervisors were being *******s. But they are soon going to learn that I am not the one! I document everything so I WANT them to try me! Anyway, I left furious and the first thing I thought of was candy and Taco Bell. But you know what I did? I sat in the car and ate my usual sandwich then ONE WW mint chocolate. I was still pissed and of course still was craving so instead of heading over to Taco Bell...I went to sleep. Yep, I pushed that seat back and went to sleep! I woke up like thirty minutes later as my mama was calling my cell and she let me SCREAM at her about my ****ty day. I felt better, not craving, but I was making excuses for not going to the gym. As I was making the excuses, I was getting changed into my gym clothes in the back seat. Then I kept telling myself over and over and over again 242, 242, 242, 242 ,242 as I got out the car and walked out the parking garage. Why? Because my WI for today came in at 242.6 Next thing you know, I'm off the bus in front of the gym. I let myself think again about my *****y sups, got angry again, and spent the next hour lifting more weight than I have EVER lifted and half jogging on the threadmill. And yes, I DO feel pretty damn good.

[NewDay4MeToo]

I don't know what plan everyone is doing, but I just bought some "fruit strips" at Target that are pretty tasty. At 45 calories a strip, they are yummy and made only from fruit, so that is nice. Not a perfect snack since they are high sugar, but definitely healthier than some other sweet options.

PS... Christmas seems so long to me. What I had originally set up for myself was a mini-goal of 25 pounds by Halloween, then the other 15 by Christmas. (for anyone doing the 40 pound challenge) I think it helps me to have the smaller goals, plus Halloween seems like a good time to be able to have a reality check and see if I am on track.

So that is what I have in the back of my mind, 25 by Halloween. And I told myself I would get the reward of a "sexy" Halloween costume, in case I go to any costume parties.

Hope everyone is having a great night!

[JasonsLea]

I'm so glad you posted! I was planning on making a Halloween challenge. But that will have to wait till tomorrow. Good night all!

[Rosario]

Hi everyone!!!

My goal is 40 pounds by christmas which will put me at 196. I have got a long way to go, so I really better start moving!!!!

NewDay4meToo- I am so with you on the Halloween thing. I want a sexy costume this year, too!!!

[DeafinlySmart]

Thanks for the SUpport Deafin! I'm actually going to just eat first before I even go and carry around my nuts in a bag to eat :) when I get hungry :) THank you again for talking me out of cheating.....LOVE YOU!!!!!:hug:


Let me know how your day out went :)

[c_laura]

already my start day kind of went to pot. My aunt woke me up this morning a good two hours early to help her get a bat from out of her living room, by the time it was done, and I got to bed I missed going to gym this morning. Now I need to find the motivation to go during the day/evening. Not to mention cheerios sounded way better this morning than an egg...oops. I'm not doing so great on the first day of the rest of my life.

[DeafinlySmart]

already my start day kind of went to pot. My aunt woke me up this morning a good two hours early to help her get a bat from out of her living room, by the time it was done, and I got to bed I missed going to gym this morning. Now I need to find the motivation to go during the day/evening. Not to mention cheerios sounded way better this morning than an egg...oops. I'm not doing so great on the first day of the rest of my life.


I bet you worked off some calories chasing that bat! I had one land on my head one time and so as a precaution I had to have a whole series of rabies shots (including having to arrange an out of town clinic to give me one of the shots while I was on vacation).

Learning a new lifestyle for the rest of your life is a gradual learning experience. What diet are you on? Cherrios don't sound bad especially if you portion control them (unless you are on a low carb diet). I challenge you to write down 3 GOOD choices you made today. Then commit to improve tomorrow. Aim for Progress, not Perfection.

[PumpkinPrincess]

DeafinetlySmart!!!

Ok here has been my day so far...Me and my hubby slept in LATE today really late. like NOON! THen when I woke up I had a message on my cell phone for a women from a school near by offerin gme a part time job!!!! YEAH! I have an interview at 7pm on tuesday night!!! I'm so excited. :carrot:

Then we I ate 1 cup of raisin bran and 2% milk, and 2 cups of water.

We ran errands all day, drink more water and got home around 3:30pm and will be eating "lunch/dinner" soon, which will be skinless, boneless chicken breasts, salad and fatfree honey mustard. :) and sugarfree fatfree JELLO!!! love it!

I got weak when we were out and wanted to go to UNO's for their awesome buffalo chicken quesadas*...BUT I DIDN"T!! YEAH FOR ME.

My husband is irratated at me because our garbage can smells, and he swears I put liqiud in it.....but I didn't I know what it was it was meat....yuk...it really does smell gross, but why is it my fault?
O well its hot and its make everyone irratable....

Hope your days are going well...

DID I MENTION I LOST MY 2lbs need for this WEEK!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!! so anything more lost this week is BONUS!!!!! YEAH YEHA YEAH:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

[Rosario]

Awesome job Teresa!!!!!

AN interview and a two-pound loss?!?! Double bonus for you!!!!

I haven't been good yet today. Breakfast was good, lunch was good, but my snack was whoa nelly!!!! I way overdid and I am too embarrassed to say what I gorged on. But it's ok. I am not gonna throw this day away. Ima go nna go home and eat a light dinner (I'm thinking salad with tomatoes and avocadoes and maybe a tiny piece of meat). And I will get my workout on. I have been lazy way too long. Plus I have a beach trip in 5 weeks that I gotta look good for!!

[ArtsyGirl]

Well, I'm on track so far for the day. Healthy breakfast and lunch, but I need more water before dinner. That shouldn't be a problem. Got a good run and walk in this morning. I'm down 1/2 a pound toward my 1 pound goal for the week.

I leave bright and early tomorrow morning to participate in the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk!!! I'm so excited. I'm going to have such fun.

I'll talk to ya all on Monday!!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Awesome job Teresa!!!!!

AN interview and a two-pound loss?!?! Double bonus for you!!!!

I haven't been good yet today. Breakfast was good, lunch was good, but my snack was whoa nelly!!!! I way overdid and I am too embarrassed to say what I gorged on. But it's ok. I am not gonna throw this day away. Ima go nna go home and eat a light dinner (I'm thinking salad with tomatoes and avocadoes and maybe a tiny piece of meat). And I will get my workout on. I have been lazy way too long. Plus I have a beach trip in 5 weeks that I gotta look good for!!


Good For You! Not throwing the day away. That is my worsy habit, that if I cheat in the morning or the afternoon I cheat the rest of the day....Bad Teresa, Bad....But so far so good.

Keep going Rosario! Lots of Loves and Hugs :hug:

[PumpkinPrincess]

Well, I'm on track so far for the day. Healthy breakfast and lunch, but I need more water before dinner. That shouldn't be a problem. Got a good run and walk in this morning. I'm down 1/2 a pound toward my 1 pound goal for the week.

I leave bright and early tomorrow morning to participate in the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk!!! I'm so excited. I'm going to have such fun.

I'll talk to ya all on Monday!!
Good Job Artsy Girl! and Good Luck with the BC Walk!

[DeafinlySmart]

Doesn't it feel great to take control? Good or bad, we are taking control of where our choices lead us! WHOO HOOO!!!!

[sotypical]

Congrats Teresa!! And good luck with that interview!

Brandy I hope you have tons of fun on the BC walk.

My day has been good so far... on track!

[willmakeit]

Hi girls! It good to hear that you are all doing great!
Bt I am not :( (Like I said in my other post yesterday)... I just dont know whats up with me? I actually gained 2 lbs in the last 2 weeks. I didnt change anything...Plenty of running and same calorie intake. May be its the heat and excess of water I am drinking or TTOM !?! But its so hard to see the scale these days.

I really really want to get there by Christmas. I am trying so hard! If I gain another lb this week, I would be tempted badly to give up!

I was down to 145 but it was so hard for me to change my signature back to 147 today :( But I wanted to be honest to myself!

[DeafinlySmart]

I wanted to go out to eat. I knew exactly how many calories my entree was (and it was a splurge) before I went to the place. I looked at my fitday to see if I had room. I did and I enjoyed myself. I ate just under my maintence calories. Yes, that means no loss for today, but I've lost 7lbs in the past month so I was okay with an educated treat. :)

[NewDay4MeToo]

Well, I did not eat very much earlier today, but that was because I really needed to save calories for amazing italian tonight!

I had salad- spinach leaves, pine nuts, gorgonzola, and anchovy dressing. Sounds strange, but it was amazing! Then split a yummy calzone with tons of veggies. It was SO good.

Anyway, it was hard for me to know how to handle this meal- I knew it was coming, so I just ended up feeling hungry most of the day from deprivation. I don't really know how else to do it as of right now. I still stayed in my calories for the day.

What are your thoughts, girls? I knew I wanted this great meal. How else should one handle a day like this? Does it mess anyone up to "starve" beforehand? I don't want to go crazy eating tonight.

[Nightkatt]

Im so glad someone posted how to change the tickers without having to completely redo them lol .. I have been redoing mine and its rather annoying having to do that each week lol .. so big thankies.

Okee .. well this week has been going well so far. Im on Jenny Craig for the next few months .. at least lol ... Im hoping to just get myself taught about the right eating really. I havent done so well on my exercise .. but I have been on the Fitness Flyer each day (even tho its only for about 5 minutes lol) .. and Im finally drinking the 2 litres of water a day.

My third weigh in is on Friday .. Im hoping for a better loss than last week (1.6kg) and Im about to go and get some leaflets folded up so that when my daughter gets home from school we can go deliver them together :)

Just a quick intro for those in the group ...

Im in New Zealand, a 34 year old mum of one (Ashleigh just turned 15 last week) and also a mum to 3 dogs and a cat :) We just sold our gift shop (although we still have the online one - which keeps me semi busy lol), but I am looking at doing a home school course .. just not sure what subject. My starting weight isnt my highest, but I wasnt willing to wait until I got back up to that to start doing something about it! I have the initial goal of getting down to 100kg, and then I want to see how I feel .. I dont want to be skinny .. or a size 4 6 8 or even 10 lol .. I will be very happy to be 16 .. maybe even down to a 14 cos I cant actually remember ever being that size! I know for my height I should be a lot less .. but I have been close to my goal weight YEARS ago and felt like a walking coathanger so would prefer a little extra padding - not that I think that would be a problem with my top half anyway lol.

Really happy to be doing this challenge .. and its pretty much on the mark of what I want to achieve anyway :)

Happy day all .. and great newsletter Boss!! rofl ..

[PumpkinPrincess]

I wanted to go out to eat. I knew exactly how many calories my entree was (and it was a splurge) before I went to the place. I looked at my fitday to see if I had room. I did and I enjoyed myself. I ate just under my maintence calories. Yes, that means no loss for today, but I've lost 7lbs in the past month so I was okay with an educated treat. :)

DeafinlySmart~~~ How do you figure out your maintence calories and your weight loss calorie amount? I would love to figure this our :) Thank you. My diet has been aiming for 1000cal-1200cal a day for wieght loss is this correct?

:hug:

Teresa

[gremlina]

The scale hasn't budged yet this week..but hopefully it will..I weight myself officially on Fridays.. I want to start to run but I guess I am scared if that makes sense..I exercise 6 days/week already but running is something different for me... I also want to start doing pushups and situps. I can't even do 1 pushup right now..I feel so pathetic..I exercise all the time and I can't do any pushups (I'm talking about male pushups not female pushups)... :-(

[PumpkinPrincess]

The scale hasn't budged yet this week..but hopefully it will..I weight myself officially on Fridays.. I want to start to run but I guess I am scared if that makes sense..I exercise 6 days/week already but running is something different for me... I also want to start doing pushups and situps. I can't even do 1 pushup right now..I feel so pathetic..I exercise all the time and I can't do any pushups (I'm talking about male pushups not female pushups)... :-(


You've done so well already gremlina!! Don't fret I'm sure it'll budge soon. Don't over stress yourself with the excersize though, make sure its a chore, but not torture!

:hug:

Teresa

[c_laura]

Well, after my adventure this morning with a bat I never really got back on track, until this evening. Tonight I had a skinless chicken breast and salad and managed to cut my diet coke drinking in half and and by the end of the night I will have had over 64 oz of water.

I also got to plan my workout for tomorrow...30 min of jogging and an ab workout...here to hoping I follow through:?:

[PumpkinPrincess]

Well, after my adventure this morning with a bat I never really got back on track, until this evening. Tonight I had a skinless chicken breast and salad and managed to cut my diet coke drinking in half and and by the end of the night I will have had over 64 oz of water.

I also got to plan my workout for tomorrow...30 min of jogging and an ab workout...here to hoping I follow through:?:

You beat me in water intake today girl!! WoW! I think I need another glass.....


:hug:

[JasonsLea]

Hi everyone! I'm in a rush so I'm just gonna say I hope everyone is doing well and....

SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW!!!! YES! My little brother and sister are out the door! *evil laugh*

[c_laura]

You beat me in water intake today girl!! WoW! I think I need another glass.....


:hug:

PumpkinPrincess...it isn't that impressive...I have a trusty nalgene water bottle that's 32 oz. Add a straw and it makes it really easy to get enough water...now all I have to add is diet and exercise.:D

[Nightkatt]

Hi girls! It good to hear that you are all doing great!
Bt I am not :( (Like I said in my other post yesterday)... I just dont know whats up with me? I actually gained 2 lbs in the last 2 weeks. I didnt change anything...Plenty of running and same calorie intake. May be its the heat and excess of water I am drinking or TTOM !?! But its so hard to see the scale these days.

I really really want to get there by Christmas. I am trying so hard! If I gain another lb this week, I would be tempted badly to give up!

I was down to 145 but it was so hard for me to change my signature back to 147 today :( But I wanted to be honest to myself!


Hiya .. was just reading your post again and thought oh hey .. someone else mentioned something similar on another post ... sometimes its not anything that you do .. if you are exercising it could be the muscle is building up which weighs more than the fat .. other than that your metabolism may need a jolt to get it working again .. I think it was called something like Seesaw Calories?? A couple of days every now and then you either boost or lower your calorie intake then go back to what you were always doing .. it jolts your metabolism sometimes .. thats the only thing I can think of if you havent done anything differently for a while. Its sorta like using the same shampoo for years .. when you change shampoos it gives your hair a nice boost lol ...

Hope that helps?

wow .. some calorie intakes are tiny!! 1000-1200?? Wow ... the Jenny Craig programme has me on 1673 calories (7000kj) ... but I dont eat that many lol .. I just cant fit in that much food rofl. I would probably be closer to 1500 I think.

[Daisy Boo]

hi girlies

well i received my email from pumpkin (thank you!) so i guess i am officially on board :)

i am up for the jingle the pounds away challenge which should bring me to the half way point of my weight loss. works perfectly in line with my own personal goals too which is very convenient.

a quick background check on me. 28 year old in Australia. My starting weight this time around is my absolute highest weight ever at 108kg (237lbs) and my goal weight at the moment is 65kg (143lbs) by April/May 2007.

i joined up with WW online 6 weeks ago but have not been doing as well as i could be (i sabotage myself at night). otherwise i am trying to focus on whole/super foods and limiting junk foods and overly processed stuff and trying to exercise as often as possible. much easier now i have a gym membership.

well, i hope everyone is off to a great start on their challenges.

i have to agree with pumpkin's statement "Christmas is going to come no matter what". it's up to us as to whether we have lost weight or not by then.

[annie175]

Hello Ladies....

I am down 2 since last Friday. Rock and Roll, VERY excited.

A little about myself. My name is Annie and live in Indianapolis, Indiana. I have two remarkable kids. Samantha is 20 and Jake is 18. One college, one a senior in high school. They are my heartstrings. Been divorced for two years, and loving my life, hating my weight. I work full time and love my job.

Here's to us ladies...Cheers to weight loss.

(((Hugs)))

Annie

[DeafinlySmart]

DeafinlySmart~~~ How do you figure out your maintence calories and your weight loss calorie amount? I would love to figure this our :) Thank you. My diet has been aiming for 1000cal-1200cal a day for wieght loss is this correct?

:hug:

Teresa


I have a range of 1200-1800 based on posts on 3fc and my weight and height. I notice my avg is 1500-1600 and I lose 1lb per week. I calorie zig zag (though it isn't planned). I also notice that if I eat 1800cal more consistently, I don't gain, but I don't lose. I've had 1800 cal 3 times this week. Not a good way to start, but I don't gain. I've had 1500 and 1300 this week as well. I try to get at LEAST 1200 for bare min but I will AIM for 1400 every day. I usually just naturally spill over to 1500 every day or have a weekly avg of that. If I AIMED for 1500 I would probably go over that every day and that would tip my avg balance. I know that was a lot of rambling but the short answer is I did research and mostly playing around and noticing what the scale says.

Princess, for your weight, I think 1000 cal is too low. You might lose fast but where you do go when you plateau? You can't cut more. Can you live on 1000 cal for the rest of your life? Some people find that if they eat more (but the right food) they actually lose better. You will stick to your LIFESTYLE change a lot longer if you don't feel deprived. Also I notice that when I only get 1200 cal (rare) I don't get enough vitamins and nutritents NATURALLY from my foods no matter what I ate. Its interesting. There are formulas for figuring out the avg person for each weight. We are individuals so I would say start with that then play with it till it fits you. That's basically what I did. I don't remember the original number for me. It's just food for thought.

[katallan]

Morning! Hope everyone has a great day!

I made it through yesterday w/o any problems. Hope I can say that for many more days to come!

The scales were not my friend however. They show I have gained 2 pounds:( Hopefully it is just water weight or a fluctuation!

[DeafinlySmart]

I haven't lost. I'm not worried. I did eat 1800 cals (my maintence) 3 times this week so that may hamper me a little). I also suffer from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) so sometimes my weight is affected by the bathroom king. Then I also suffer from sleep issues and the scale doesn't like me for that either. TOM is coming. You know how demanding the scale is about that one. I weigh every day but I take tiny flunctuations (for me 2-3lbs heavy is a flunctuation) in stride and just hold on. The key now is I know if I keep plugging away my journal and choose better foods and I DO choose MUCH better foods than I used to, it will move. It may not be for another 2 weeks (providing TOM comes when I think he will). I also know I MAY have trouble getting those last 10lbs off later on in this challenge. I'm happy because I feel more in control with my weight loss and food choices and I fell happy that I'm gaining control of my health. I start school(work) in 2 weeks and my system will be in SHOCK! I've been on vacation. I've done a lot of active stuff the first 2/3 of the vacation but lately I gave myself permission to RELAX before work starts again. I get tons of steps on my pedometer at work.

The question is a little old (I'm sorry) but for future reference if you already know where you are going for a dinner, research that place and see if you can find a nutrition guide online. If you can, make choices you can live with and put them in your daily budget. For starving all day...don't do that. Beter to go up 200 (to maybe an approx maintence cal). If you starve you eat more. Eat instead LEAN protein and something with substaence spread out during the day and a little before you leave. DRINK WATER at the table and give yourself permission to STOP when you've eaten enough instead of eating cuz it tasted good (I was guilty of that last night..grrr).

[sotypical]

DeafinlySmart~~~ How do you figure out your maintence calories and your weight loss calorie amount? I would love to figure this our :) Thank you. My diet has been aiming for 1000cal-1200cal a day for wieght loss is this correct?

YOU NEED TO EAT MORE! MORE MORE MORE MORE!!!! A person that is bedridden needs more then 1200cal a day. When I started I wasn't eating enough and the weight was coming off very slow. I bumped it up to around 1800 (with a few days going a bit over - I was about the same weight as you) and the weight came off much faster. Depending how much exercise you are doing you should be able to eat AT LEAST 1500. I am eating on average 1500 and no exercise and I am losing (a bit slower mind you).

They say to get a rough estimate of matience calories take your weight and times it by 10. So at 200 pounds that is 2000 calories. And then they say eat 250 less and exercise for about 250 a day and you that is about a pound a week. It doesn't always work like that but that at least gives you an idea.

So please eat more. You are starving yourself and only making the weight loss harder. You need to eat to lose.

[sotypical]

PumpkinPrincess...it isn't that impressive...I have a trusty nalgene water bottle that's 32 oz. Add a straw and it makes it really easy to get enough water...now all I have to add is diet and exercise.:D

I have two trusty nalgene 32oz bottles and they really help. I don't use a straw but I still manged to get in 4L (128oz a day) - I was drinking 6L before but I decided it was too much. The bottle is definatly worth the 10$ or whatever they are. I love mine!

[sotypical]

DeafinlySmart - I was just wondering if you get in lots of exercise? I am averging about the same calorie wise, 1500. Some days are 1300 and some days are like 2000 (like you, I don't do it on purpose! haha) Anyway I just recently lowered it, I lost last week but not the weeks before. Anyway, just trying to get an idea if I should bump my calories up a bit - after all, I don't want to be too low!

And a little about me:

Well my name is Courtnie. I just turned 21 in July. I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world (IMO) - on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. I live with my boyfriend and our two month old puppy. I started my new life style 6 months ago and have lost 35 pounds. I work on computers all day so that's why you see me around so much, haha.

[DeafinlySmart]

Courtnie: My excercise goes back and forth. By the end of last year I was going to the gym with a coworker consistently twice a week. This summer, I've been once. (I am off during the summer). At the beginning of the summer I was busting my butt trying to get this house in order (cuz I moved here and immediately went to work and didn't have time to do some of the things I wanted to do). Then my sister came in town from Texas (I moved from Tx to Md) and the kids and I were drug out of the house to do the tourist thing. It was HOT and we were WALKING fast to get from one smithsonian musuem to another. Then I was doing more tourist things with just my family. More walking. My shopping trips are infammous because I can clock 17k steps on those days because I come back with grocerceries but I leave just to get out of the house. That is my alone day. Pretty much most of the summer if I had a doc appt, I took the kids somewhere (I had a lot of appts this summer and didn't want them to remember only that). Last week I went to the gym once and that's all. This week I took the kids swimming and that's all. So next week I still plan to sit still most of the time (except on alone shopping day) and enjoy a little time off before I start back to school. Do I excercise? Not in your traditional sense and maybe not even consistently enough.

Edit: I want to be encouraged to get up and move more for life and ENJOY life.

[PumpkinPrincess]

Ok Ok Ok I'll eat more, but obviously not that much more since 1300-1500 is alright, which is probably more around the REAL estimate of what I eat.

I don't want to sabatoge* my dieting, I want to lose it and keep it off!

Well so far so good today, scale hasn't budged but that alright. I've already lost the manadtory 2lbs, but I really want to in the begining average around 3-4, to get ahead for those horrible plateus.

Good Luck today girls. THink STRONG!

[DeafinlySmart]

Ok Ok Ok I'll eat more, but obviously not that much more since 1300-1500 is alright, which is probably more around the REAL estimate of what I eat.

I don't want to sabatoge* my dieting, I want to lose it and keep it off!

Well so far so good today, scale hasn't budged but that alright. I've already lost the manadtory 2lbs, but I really want to in the begining average around 3-4, to get ahead for those horrible plateus.

Good Luck today girls. THink STRONG!


3-4lbs is doable for SOME people initially especially if they have A LOT to lose. It isn't average though. Most people lose 1-2lbs a week. Don't stress about losing 2 every single week. Instead focus on improving your diet. You will lose the max you can by taking that approach. Some weeks they will fall off and other weeks they won't. You did great this week. Instead of the pressure, celebrate everything you do. Celebrate the scale victories AND the NSV (non scale victories). If you ate a small amount of fries instead of that HUGE order of fries you normally eat (that's not on your diet) you gained an NSV because you are mindfully improving. The focus is "FOR LIFE!" Yesterday I CHECKED my fitday before I walked into my treat place (I've only gone 3 times in 8 months including last night). I could have just gone in and clocked 2500 cal. I didn't do that. I made a willful choice to ONLY go if I could budget the calories. That's an NSV for me. Wearing my pedometer and clocking anything over 15k is an NSV for me. Celebrate not only the changes in scale, but the changes in your life! BE HEALTHY..that's your goal.

[c_laura]

I'm feeling awefully discouraged and its only my second day. I went and workout at the gym this morning, which was good, but I weighed myself, to I guess sychronize the scale at the doctor with the scale at my gym. The problem was that I was six pounds heavier at 231. I know that all scales are different, and that weigh can flucuate that much just from water and time of day, but it was depressing. I was so proud of those five pounds, and now to use the scale at the gym for a every other week weigh in I need to start at 230 not 225. I know I have to remain consistant with weight, but I don't want to. *pouts*

[sakuya3834]

Hey all, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Chantal and I'm 19, married and live in Missouri. I'm originally from Manitoba, Canada. I'm doing the challenge to lose 20 lbs which will put me at 122 lbs and really close to where I want to maintain (115-120). So I'm hoping for the best!

Good luck to everyone.

[TiredofWeightin]

c laura: I love your Yoda quote!! don't be discouraged over the scale difference. go with whatever scale you are planning to use each and every week. I had a doc appt recently too. Right afterward (while I was still in the exact same state) I went to wal-mart and bought a new scale that when I was on it, matched what they had gotten at the docs office. Now its the only one I ever use!!

As this is my first post to this thread, I will tell you some stuff about me

I have just turned 29. I am a wife and mother. I have been on Nutrisystem for 6 weeks now and have lost a total of 13.5 pounds!! I started this challenge (40 pounder!!) as a way to push myself toward that goal. I have a Halloween goal as well that should help. I have also jusst joined a gym and I am training (the couch to 5K program) for a 5K cancer walk in October. My biggest struggle is a sweet hubby that eats whatever he wants and right in front of me!! I am a southern girl who loves southern cooking so its hard to smell the things he is kind enough to bring into the house!!!:dizzy: I keep a journal but have recently started a blog. For those thinking about it, do it!! Its amazing how great it can make you feel. It also lets you see how far you've come and relive some of your moments!!

I am also new to 3fc and have met some really great buddies here. I figure I will be about at goal by my next birthday so I hope that gives me plenty of time to make some great friends!!!:hug:

[sotypical]

I'm feeling awefully discouraged and its only my second day. I went and workout at the gym this morning, which was good, but I weighed myself, to I guess sychronize the scale at the doctor with the scale at my gym. The problem was that I was six pounds heavier at 231. I know that all scales are different, and that weigh can flucuate that much just from water and time of day, but it was depressing. I was so proud of those five pounds, and now to use the scale at the gym for a every other week weigh in I need to start at 230 not 225. I know I have to remain consistant with weight, but I don't want to. *pouts*

You need to pick one scale and sick to it. I don't stand on any other scale but my own and that is the only one I count. If you want to double check that your scale is right, weigh a bag of sugar or something you know the weight of. Probably a good idea to be 10 pounds or more. I weighted my free weights to test mine.

Another tip, don't weigh at different times. Weight at the same time everyday after you wake up, before you shower, before you eat, after you go the washroom. I can weight myself in the morning and the next morning I can be up as much as 8 pounds. It depends what you had to eat the day before. How much water you drank, if its hot out, cold out, etc.

AND IT'S ONLY YOUR SECOND DAY! It took me over 34 days to see my scale change after starting. If you are excising you might gain weight to begin with (usually water weight). If you are eating too little you won't lose weight either. It really is trail and error, 6 months and 35 pounds later I am still working on what makes me lose weight best. Don't get discouraged, it will come off - but not overnight. It takes time and it will be worth it. And the slower it comes off the better - it means you are more likely to keep it off if it comes off slower and also less hangy skin.

Good look and just keep on trucking!

[PumpkinPrincess]

I'm feeling awefully discouraged and its only my second day. I went and workout at the gym this morning, which was good, but I weighed myself, to I guess sychronize the scale at the doctor with the scale at my gym. The problem was that I was six pounds heavier at 231. I know that all scales are different, and that weigh can flucuate that much just from water and time of day, but it was depressing. I was so proud of those five pounds, and now to use the scale at the gym for a every other week weigh in I need to start at 230 not 225. I know I have to remain consistant with weight, but I don't want to. *pouts*

To avoid such confusion and irratation, why not invest in a very good scale for your home. Then you can weigh yourself as much as you want knowing that it is the same scale everytime. Even if it doesn't match the doctors, still losing 5lbs consistantly on the same scale means the same thing, you lost 5lbs. Am I making any sense?

Hang in there girl!

[sotypical]

Well so far so good today, scale hasn't budged but that alright. I've already lost the manadtory 2lbs, but I really want to in the begining average around 3-4, to get ahead for those horrible plateus.

I don't want to burst your bubble but at your weight losing 3-4 pounds a week is unlikely. You might lose that your first week or two but probably wont keep it up. I started about the same as you and have lost an average of 1.62 pounds a week. Sometimes I go a week or two without losing, and then lose 2.5 pounds. ONLY ONCE did I lose 4 pounds in one week and that was just a couple weeks ago and I hadn't lost for a few weeks before that. Even when I started, I never had a big drop right away. I don't want you to get discouraged if the weight doesn't come off as fast as you like. Remember this is a life style change and there are more rewards then numbers on the scale. It took me 6 months to realize this.

Like I said, I started 6 months ago and I was so frustrated at how slow the weight was coming off. I spent an hour and 20 min on my bike 7 days a week (burning over 600 calories each day doing that alone) and it still wasn't coming off very fast. But I am at a good place now, I might not lose everyweek but I am happy, to hink 1.62 pounds a week THATS AN AMAZING AMOUNT to lose - so if I don't lose this week thats okay, it will catch up with me next week or the week after. And even if it takes a year or more I will make my goal weight and that is all that matters.

I know it is hard to see it like this when you are starting and I never thought I would see it like this. Small changed so a long away. I eat less and move more - the weight has no where to go by off. And it won't happen over night.

Losing 3-4 pounds a week is very doable with someone at 300 pounds. At 200 I would aim for 1-2 and be happy with anything more.

Remember, healthy is the more important thing. Forget the numbers on the scale. Sometimes the scale lies.

And there is nothing manadtory about weight loss.

[Rosario]

Well so far so good today, scale hasn't budged but that alright. I've already lost the manadtory 2lbs, but I really want to in the begining average around 3-4, to get ahead for those horrible plateus.

Good Luck today girls. THink STRONG!


I am so scared of those plateaus. Imagine being on a roll and then just coming to a complete stop. What a way to burst your bubble!!

I totally agree about the water thing. If you have a 1L bottle, it makes it sooo much easier to drink it.

I guess I'll jump in on the intro bandwagon. I'm Rosario. I'm 24. I'm originally from Los Angeles, CA but moved to Atlanta, GA in Feb. 2005. I live with my bf. No kids. I'm a full-time receptionist and I plan to go back to school in the spring. I love food(which is why I am where I am ) and I am bonafied couch potato. I'm hoping to change all that!!!

[SarahL]

A quickie post..
My name is Sarah.
I am 27yrs old, happily married for 6 yrs.
I have 2 children (5 and 3)
I am 5'1" tall
I weigh 145lbs
My goal is 110lbs.

I am doing the Jingle the Pounds Away challenge.

When I have more time I will post more...:-)

HOPE TO MEET ALL OF YOU!

Sarah

[PumpkinPrincess]

I don't want to burst your bubble but at your weight losing 3-4 pounds a week is unlikely. You might lose that your first week or two but probably wont keep it up. I started about the same as you and have lost an average of 1.62 pounds a week. Sometimes I go a week or two without losing, and then lose 2.5 pounds. ONLY ONCE did I lose 4 pounds in one week and that was just a couple weeks ago and I hadn't lost for a few weeks before that. Even when I started, I never had a big drop right away. I don't want you to get discouraged if the weight doesn't come off as fast as you like. Remember this is a life style change and there are more rewards then numbers on the scale. It took me 6 months to realize this.

Like I said, I started 6 months ago and I was so frustrated at how slow the weight was coming off. I spent an hour and 20 min on my bike 7 days a week (burning over 600 calories each day doing that alone) and it still wasn't coming off very fast. But I am at a good place now, I might not lose everyweek but I am happy, to hink 1.62 pounds a week THATS AN AMAZING AMOUNT to lose - so if I don't lose this week thats okay, it will catch up with me next week or the week after. And even if it takes a year or more I will make my goal weight and that is all that matters.

I know it is hard to see it like this when you are starting and I never thought I would see it like this. Small changed so a long away. I eat less and move more - the weight has no where to go by off. And it won't happen over night.

Losing 3-4 pounds a week is very doable with someone at 300 pounds. At 200 I would aim for 1-2 and be happy with anything more.

Remember, healthy is the more important thing. Forget the numbers on the scale. Sometimes the scale lies.


I'm really going off of my past deiting experience. When I dropped down from 230 to 200 for my wedding I lost 9lbs in the first week, and continued to lose 3-4 pounds for the following 4 weeks. Then it slowed down to 1-2 pounds per week. I was eating healthy and consuming 1200-1500 calories a day and excersizing 4 times a week. Everyones bodies are different. Thats just how mine works.

[sotypical]

I'm really going off of my past deiting experience. When I dropped down from 230 to 200 for my wedding I lost 9lbs in the first week, and continued to lose 3-4 pounds for the following 4 weeks. Then it slowed down to 1-2 pounds per week. I was eating healthy and consuming 1200-1500 calories a day and excersizing 4 times a week. Everyones bodies are different. Thats just how mine works.

But you also weigh almost 30 pounds less now. I just don't want to see you get discouraged if you don't lose 3-4 pounds a week every week. :)

[DeafinlySmart]

I'm with ya on the scale monster. Pick one scale (your own). Weigh first thing in the morning after you pee, before you eat, and before you take a bath. You don't have to every morning. Be aware of flunctuations. They will happen. I ALMOST have mine to a science. LOL.

[PumpkinPrincess]

But you also weigh almost 30 pounds less now. I just don't want to see you get discouraged if you don't lose 3-4 pounds a week every week. :)

Understood, I'm totally happy with the 2lbs already, but my weigh-in day is monday so i still have 4 days to lose another pound or so...But I'm still estatic with the 2lb. :) Don 't worry I don't get discouraged until i hit that nasty plateu!!!!! God I hate those...Grrrrr!

:hug: Thank you for caring :hug:

Loves and Hugs Sotypical!

[TiredofWeightin]

A funny thing happened on the way to the scales...

Oh boy. It's Monday. Why on earth did I decide to make Mondays weigh-in days?!? Why did I choose the first day of the work week?!? Why the day after the weekend when indulgence is most tempting and most prevalent?!? Why? WHY, GOD, WHY?!?!?

I awoke at 5 am this morning. A Monday. A Monday following a weekend of family visitations, rainy weather, and even an evening on the town. Ugh! I hate Monday! As with the last 6 Mondays, I ease out of my warm king-sized bed being careful not to wake my dear, sleeping dog; oh and my husband too. I creep down the hallway toward the bathroom, barefoot, and a shiver runs down my spine. I wince and squint as I flip the switch and intense, 100 watt light engulfs me. I blink several times before the small devil square on the floor becomes clear. The numbers...those dreaded numbers...numbers which seem somehow to define not only how I see myself but how everyone else sees me as well... To maintain uniformity, I strip off my nightshirt which forces me to acknowledge that person that resides in the mirror stretching the very length of the room. Her hair is a tangle of light brown straw and it is evident that she has forgotten to remove her make up the night before AGAIN. In a word, she looks...well...drunk. I suddenly feel as though I might really be hung over, though I haven't drank in weeks. Remembering the purpose of this trip, I turn my eyes downward to the floor and stare at the blank face of my oppressor. The decider of my fate. The one object that will determine whether it is a good day or a bad day. "I'll weigh myself tomorrow" and I walk past the monster. It continues to glare at me as I relieve myself. It eats at my conscience and reminds me of the committment I made to myself at the end of June. "Fine, you win!" I tap the corner of this destroyer of souls and see it's hideous face light up with joy at the chance of defeating me again. I gingerly step on its textured surface and await its judgement. It's face blinks for an eternity as it sizes me up... "I could still stop it. It would only take one little step. One little step to avoid my destiny today." But I am too late. It has returned it's fatal answer...

I had lost 1.8 pounds this week; a total of 13.5 for 6 weeks. I am so shocked that I actually repeat the entire process four more times before I finally leave the bathroom. With a sense of great pride and accomplishment, I leave the atrocity to itself and consider the victories to come. Hopefully, when I again face my adversary, I will be certain of my victory. I will not lose the battle before I have begun the fight. I will be prepared to face my opponent with confidence and self-assurance. I love Mondays!!!

[PumpkinPrincess]

TiredofWeightin!

THat was halarious!! Good Job!!!

:hug:

Teresa

[DeafinlySmart]

Lmbo! Monday would never be my day of choice either because the weekend is when we tend to mess up! You are BRAVE!!

[sakuya3834]

I like to throw my weigh in day in the middle of the weekend to help me keep on track. I dunno, works for me! But if I left it til Monday I'd probably just overeat on Saturdays and hope that it didn't show up on Monday. :-\

[DeafinlySmart]

My weigh in date is whenever my scale says something I like..lmbo!

[sotypical]

My weigh in day is Saturday. It always seems to be the lowest on Saturday. Like last week I weight Friday morning around 6 - 182.2. I weighed Saturday morning around 7 - 180.0 - every week same thing, and its not the hour that makes the difference. And I can sleep in and weigh later. I always weigh less at 8am then at 5:30am haha.

[n2luvnlife]

I would love to start this challenge. I just found this website on Monday. I quit smoking three months ago and last month joined a gym ( I go 3x per week and love it) so now I am getting serious about losing weight. A little about myself, I live in Virginia. I am 36 years old, married without any children. I am a Office Manager and absolutely love my job. I am only 4'11 and 3/4. Nickname is Little Lori. Look forward to posting and getting to know each of you. :carrot:

[smolderingvixen]

I weigh every day....I know that most experts tell you not to do that but my doctor suggested it...she says that it keeps you honest and enables you to make adjustments right away. She said in a recent study that they found that most people who are overweight have no idea what they weigh or when they are gaining...anyway...it works for me. I lost!!!! Yea!!! Leslie

[sotypical]

I weigh everyday too, but I only count Saturday's.

[DeafinlySmart]

Lori--Welcome to our challenge and good luck!!
Leslie--WHOO! That's a good jumpstart on this challenge!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Hey Ya'll! Hope everyone's day went great.

I stuck to my healthy eating :) and its been 4 days with NO FASTFOOD! For those of you who dont know I am a FF addict and am going cold turkey! I totally done with all that nasty crap! But its so addicting....grrr....Probably another 10days or so of hardcore cravings.

My Kitty Blinky has a vet appointment tommrow morning and I have a car inspection/oil change appointment tommrow as well, oh what fun :dizzy:

Anyone else have Allergies? Mine are killing me! grrr...

Well :hug: to everyone

Teresa

(I'm around and would love to chat so if anyones bored, post here, or IM me on AOL or YAHOO, names are in my profile )

[willmakeit]

Hey, guess what? Its afternoon here and 5 people have already complemented me since morning!!! Its my day today!!! They said I look so thin, so "in shape" and my husband was also with me... I feel so good now. because last few days I was worried why I gained 2 lbs? I had tofu for lunch and did my 1 mile running!

Keep going gals!

[DeafinlySmart]

Princess..congrats on the WILLPOWER!

Willma, did you run into people you haven't seen in a while? That's a LOT of compliments in one day. What's your secret. Pass some compliments my way. hehehehe. Congrats!

[willmakeit]

Thanks Deafinlysmart! It feels so motivating to hear from some third person! Yeah, I had not seen them for last few weeks... The secret is I run 1 mile a day no matter what!!! and I dont miss more than 2 days a week! Last week I dint miss a single day! I have to get my lower body in shape esp my thighs and B!

[sakuya3834]

Yeah, running is great for toning the lower body! I run about 3-4 miles 2-4 times a week. I've been doing it for about 3 months now and my legs are toned and beautiful, and my butt is higher and even a bit firm. It's amazing how well running tones up the whole lower body, but I love it. It's also addicting and fun, so that's another plus.

[PumpkinPrincess]

*Stares down at her 38DDD's* Running? Ewwwwwwwwwwwww!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Now that I got that out of the way. I do LOVE, THE FIRM!! Its the best excersize program around. THe Fanny Lifter is Amazing! And the Cardio workouts are KILLER!!!! You do so many squats you can't sit to go pee for at least a day! and stairs are your worst nightmare for atleast the first week of doing the tapes. I love the women and love the way I feel after doing the workouts. Anyone stumped on what to do for excersize THE FIRM kicks Butt!:carrot:

[JasonsLea]

OMG this thread is so busy! I can barely keep up. Hope everyone is doing fine. I guess I'll go through all the posts this weekend. Peace loves.

[Nightkatt]

*Stares down at her 38DDD's* Running? Ewwwwwwwwwwwww!


ROFL ... that was my thought too!!! Not in any rush to give myself black eyes! (I refuse to run unless Im being chased .. its like jumping out of a perfectly good plane with a parachute when the one that is crashing dont have them!)

Okee . that out of the way .. my weigh in day is Friday ... I prefer to do it first thing in the morning after I have gone to the bathroom but before I have my breakfast. The first week I did well .. the second still hit my target but only just ... and then this week Im down 6lbs. Im happy with that result . makes the sweating on the Flyer with the wobbly legs when I come off worth it rofl ...

I am looking at getting some exercise dvds to me to try out ... there is one I have ordered called Working out for Dummies .. something like that lol ... so will wait til that comes in and see how that goes to start me off :) Next week I have to do my measurements again ... will be interesting to see what the official loss is too :)

Welcome to everyone that is doing the challenge (whichever one or ones you have chosen) .. its a great step, but dont fret about it .. just do your best and enjoy the journey :)

[sakuya3834]

*Stares down at her 38DDD's* Running? Ewwwwwwwwwwwww!


hehe I'm large chested too... But a well fitting sports bra makes it all better. I've accidently ran in my normal bra before... OUCH for the back. But with a sports bra it's nice and I don't even notice them.

[PumpkinPrincess]

hehe I'm large chested too... But a well fitting sports bra makes it all better. I've accidently ran in my normal bra before... OUCH for the back. But with a sports bra it's nice and I don't even notice them.


I wear two sports bras!!! AHHHHH!!!!! hehehehehe:woops:

[DeafinlySmart]

Okay, I was stressed today (my husband and I were arguing about money..it's resolved for now). So I was shocked to realize instead of turning to FOOD and junk I was actually doing the opposite (not eating much). That is SOOOO unlike me. I did turn to diet coke though instead of water. Consequently I only got 32oz of water in today. Ehh..tmws a new day. So anways at dinner I did AMAZING! I had lean porkchop, broccoli (with some garlic in it), green beans, peas, whole wheat conscous with ranch style beans (found out I don't like conscous). Although I don't follow fat flush plan or the super foods diet, I do try to incorporate their food and spices. I did a lot of their spices at dinner. At the end of the day I only had 900 calories which is also unlike me. So when DH got icecream that I normally pass up (I wasn't stressed anymore and knew i had tons of calories left so I said sure. Umm..What did I say about being educated before you do something. HA! The joke is on me. It was calorie dense!! I ended up at 1630 cals today which is within my range, but I wanted to be a little lower since I already had a low day and several high days lately. At least I wasn't at maintence calories today.

Excercise. You won't catch me running either. I would say I wish I did, but then people would get me started. I don't wanna. I'm not doing formal excercise right now (on vacation) but I did decide to clean my entire closet. I was lifting boxes, reaching for boxes, squatting, etc. I did this for 3 hours! I'm counting that!

P.S. If this thread keeps being this busy, in Sept you may have to name your threads "Christmas Challengers Support Thread Sept 1-7" I'm making up the numbers cuz I don't feel like looking at the calendar but basically representing the first week.

[ryanzgurl]

Hi girls!! When I heard about the Christmas challenge, I was so excited! I have never done a challenge before! I just so happens that my short term goal pretty much coincides with the end of the year, so I am going to join the challenge!! I am excited!! I just hope I can keep up with all the posts!!

[owira]

laughs@ runnin and black eyes .. oh boy doesn't that sound familiar! ok am lookin for suggestions ... i work in a town about 20 miles from where i live .. consequently i don't have anyone to hang out with or have lunch with or really anywhere to go ..and i hate sittin in a restraunt by myself so i end up just snaggin something at the local Sonic *which is a drive up fast food place that brings the food to your car* and make pretty sad choices on what i eat at lunch .. otherwise i do pretty good during the day over all ... also i tend to drink unsweet ice tea which calories on that are low but i don't get in that 64 oz's of water .. is there a big drawback on that even tho i don't use sugar? Also i have tried taking my lunch but everytime i go to make it my vacuum cleaners *teenage sons* have usually scrounged out all my lunch items .. nothing is safe in the refrigerator! So i have kind of given up on carrying things .. besides same problem ..where would i go eat?!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Wow! My Body is actually craving water!!! Last Night my mouth was so dry I woke upi 3 times needing water, and not just a little water, a LOT of water!

Then this morning my husband and I woke up a 8:30am I had my bowl of Rasian bran and 2% milk :) 300 calories. and got the kitty to the vet by 9:15. Kitty has the ALL CLEAR and is doing great :carrot: Yeah Kittah!

We get home and BAM! I need water, so here I am typing and drinking WATER! Its amazing how much your body actually needs water!

So here's to being good the rest of the day, I do have to go and get my car done, and do a quick food shopping trip for milk, wheat tortillas, and onions. So my plan is to eat lunch before we go so there is no temptation to EAT OUT!!!

Wish me Luck girls :)

:hug:

Teresa

[Rosario]

I've been really blah with food and excercise. I am going to be really good with food today. I'm planning on giving up junk food. I have been eating a lot of it lately and I just don't feel good. It's all catching up to me.

I am also praying for a loss on Monday.

[PumpkinPrincess]

Mass Email Sent out Friday 10:45am

Replies Welcome :)

:hug:

Teresa

[c_laura]

laughs@ runnin and black eyes .. oh boy doesn't that sound familiar! ok am lookin for suggestions ... i work in a town about 20 miles from where i live .. consequently i don't have anyone to hang out with or have lunch with or really anywhere to go ..and i hate sittin in a restraunt by myself so i end up just snaggin something at the local Sonic *which is a drive up fast food place that brings the food to your car* and make pretty sad choices on what i eat at lunch .. otherwise i do pretty good during the day over all ... also i tend to drink unsweet ice tea which calories on that are low but i don't get in that 64 oz's of water .. is there a big drawback on that even tho i don't use sugar? Also i have tried taking my lunch but everytime i go to make it my vacuum cleaners *teenage sons* have usually scrounged out all my lunch items .. nothing is safe in the refrigerator! So i have kind of given up on carrying things .. besides same problem ..where would i go eat?!


I would say try the local grocery store. I'm not sure what your diet is like but for the equivalent amount of fastfood you could buy healthy food. Not to mention the actual shopping takes up some time so you don't feel like your missing out on meeting people at lunch. Most stores do have healthier prepared food which you could eat instore, or you could buy regualr food and eat at a park or at work...

[sotypical]

wow - I cant believe how busy this thread is!

[PumpkinPrincess]

What can we say? We are WOMEN! :dizzy: ;)

I'm so happy we are all so pumped up for this challenge!

Go Girls Go!



Note**** All future emails from the "CCC" are about this challenge, Christmas Challenge Chicks (CCC)

[sakuya3834]

Yep, we must have alot of gals here who love to talk. heheh ;)

I'm off to a good start today. Had turkey bacon, hard boiled egg and fiber one cereal for breakfast, yum!

I'm planning on doing 20 minutes pilates, 20-30 minute run, and 30-60 minutes of DDR today. WOOT. I am going to tear up the cardio today, and because of that I will drink a ton of water.

[NewDay4MeToo]

Hello all

I am discovering that I am just not doing a good enough job of eating protein. Anyone have ideas for "sneaky" ways to eat protein? Hope everyone is doing well!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Hmmm Protien......

Boneless, Skinless CHicken breast or tenders, about 100 calories for 2 tenders. Which is what I eat everynight for dinner.

Also Tuna Fish is FULL of protien! and with Light Maricle Whip its not to calorie filled.

:carrot: PROTIEN!!!:carrot:

[n2luvnlife]

How is everybody doing today? :wave:

How is everyone's water intake? I am up to 96 thus far. Getting ready to go to Curves after work. I went to Physcial Therapy today for my ankle and calf and they massaged the heck out of it. All loose for a great work out.

I hope everyone has great plans for the weekend and I will try to check back in over the weekend (I am going to Maryland for a Crabs at my cousins house) hope to be able to stick to diet and water tomorrow. Wish me luck.
If I don't check back in I will be here Monday.

TTFN!

[c_laura]

I've done much better today, after recovering from my loss in spirits yesterday. I've eaten well/healthy with a plan for supper, I've had 45 oz of water today and I also exercised for 45 minutes (I even jogged for some of it:carrot: ). I'm feeling really good. I think I'm going to weigh/measure in next friday and see how I'm doing.

[JasonsLea]

OMG Teresa! You rock so hard! LOL This thread is amazing...and confusing! LMAO

[gremlina]

Now that I got that out of the way. I do LOVE, THE FIRM!! Its the best excersize program around. THe Fanny Lifter is Amazing! And the Cardio workouts are KILLER!!!! You do so many squats you can't sit to go pee for at least a day! and stairs are your worst nightmare for atleast the first week of doing the tapes. I love the women and love the way I feel after doing the workouts. Anyone stumped on what to do for excersize THE FIRM kicks Butt!:carrot:

The Firm is a good workout. When I first started my weight loss I started with The Firm and WATP. Now I have added Turbo Jam in there too. TJ is a fun workout. :-)

[gremlina]

Alright..so Things are going well here. :-) I lost half a lb. this week..my average is .5-1 lb per week. So you know how they say slow and steady wins the race..hehe. :-) Hope everyone is having a fantastic Friday. This is a really busy thread and I'm not sure I can keep up with ya'll!

[willmakeit]

Friday evening here! I finished work and now I will sit and concentrate at my studies till 10:00 PM. ( I know :( !!! ).

Had a terribly busy day today and an even chaotic night last night. There was an armed robery in our condo-complex (just upstairs from us at 1:00 am) The police were there until late this morning. I skipped my exrecise and breakfast for this reason and cleaning up the patio which had some broken furniture and flower pots!!!

This was the first crime ever in last 20 years in our area acc. to the police! But I am glad noone was injured. The robbers also fired a gunshot and I still have hard time forgetting the sound. But good thing is that their faces were caught on our survellience cams so the detectives are very hopeful!

Please please everyone close all doors and windows at all times even if its hot! Also try to get a security alarm installed in the house if possible!

I lost 1 lb since last 2 days!!! :carrot: I did run yesterday and will run tomorrow as well!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Congrats!!!!! 1lbis Great!!! Wilmakeit!! Your AWESOME!:carrot:

Gremlina! .5 pounds! HOORAH FOR YOU!!!:carrot:

Doing well again today with the calorie count, and guess what??? NO FAST FOOD SINCE SUNDAY!!!!! CHEER CHEER!!!! I still had a horrible craving today...its like a drug...:mad:

My college friend is coming back to town this weekend and I'm very excited! I'm going to get her on this site with all of us, and she'll be a great intown buddy!

THings seem to be going well, Keep going GIRLS!!

:hug:

TREE!

Note*** I noticed that there are other "Teresa"s here or "THeresa"s. So I'd like to go by my nickname instead TREE. Thanks Bunches!

[DeafinlySmart]

Hello all

I am discovering that I am just not doing a good enough job of eating protein. Anyone have ideas for "sneaky" ways to eat protein? Hope everyone is doing well!

Any Meat including Chicken and Porkchops
Canned Ckn (make yummy ckn salad...squeeze lemon, add pepper, light mayo (just a little) and ALMONDS or WALNUTS)
ANY NUT
Tuna
Beans (I love to eat a can of chilli beans)
Eggs (I buy egglands cuz they have omega 3 added)

[Nightkatt]

Hello all

I am discovering that I am just not doing a good enough job of eating protein. Anyone have ideas for "sneaky" ways to eat protein? Hope everyone is doing well!


Well .. if you like Spinach or Silverbeet they are high in iron .... egg yolks are high in protein, and tuna of course ... also beef ... maybe an idea (not sure what plan you are following tho) .. you could actually make a simple meal out of the above.

Wilt the spinach/silverbeet (make sure you clean it really well lol) .. in steam so its just cooked and has shrunk down in size ... while that is on hard boil 1-2 eggs (you can do this ahead really), when they are cooked peel the shell off and take off the white as well. Crumble up the yolk and pop aside. Get a VERY LEAN piece of beef (100g is enough uncooked) ... tenderise it with a mallet and marinade it if you have time (a simple marinade is lemon/orange/lime juice with herbs) and grill it to a medium then slice it thinly into strips. If you are ok eating tomatoes and mushrooms ... get 1 tomato diced, and 2 mushrooms peeled and finely chopped.

Then basically toss the shredded spinach/silverbeet, tomatoes, mushrooms, egg yolk and beef together and add a couple of tablespoons of a light dressing just to add a little moisture ... and that is one HIGHLY PACKED protein meal :) Which isnt high in fat either (make sure you pop the beef on a paper towel and leave it to sit for a few minutes after you have cooked it and before you slice it). You can exchange the beef for fish or chicken too .. but beef is a little higher in protein (iron).

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Okee ... today has been pretty good ... I have lost 6 pounds this week!! Very happy :) Today I bought a bunch of exercise gear - bike pants, t-shirts, socks and sneakers .. as well as 2x1lb weights for when my Turbo Jam arrives and I can be ready with all I can right from the start instead of saying oh cant do it I dont have this this or this ... so Im all hyper waiting for the pack to arrive .. in the meantime I have another exercise dvd turning up on Monday to tide me over until the Turbo Jam arrives lol .. so will get started on that ... I have my 4 week weigh in next week AND I have to do my measurements .. so a little nervous about that .. I think my pants are a little looser .. but then maybe Im just kidding myself lol .. will know for sure next week .. Im tempted to grab the tapemeasure again ... but will hold off lol ..

So Im a little ahead on my plan which is good .. cos I know that some time in the next few months Im gonna hit a plateau, My daughter is joining in with the challenge too .. but she is doing the 20lbs by Xmas ... she isnt on any plan .. but she is eating less junk food anyway lol ... but she is willing to give it a go and she is even going to join in with me doing TJ!

SO that is my news today ... hope everyone else has a great Saturday :)

[JennyDee25]

OKAY OKAY...I Finally made it through! I read each and every post here and it took me a long *amn time!:dizzy: I don't know if I can keep up with everyone! You gurlz rock! Awesome job ladies! Will power all the way! I'm sure loving all these vibes!

Well I'm excited to reach this goal! I would love to lose 20 lbs by Christmas...I can't wait til I'm in the 160's, i remember when I was 18 I was horrified because I weighed 160. Man how times change! I also remember back in the days when I used to figure skate thinking I was fat....who was I kidding couldn't even pinch any flab....man gurls!!!!!!:^: as I look at my bulge in my belly...lol

Anyways...I didn't do so great eating wise today...It's Friday! I did manage to do my 5 min brisk walk one min running 90 second walk for 20 mins so that is good. It is a 2km distance...which is awesome for me since I don't particularly like running but hey I want to look good...so I am exercising for the body I want not the body I have"!...I will do this!

LADIES;) Let's be happy for the 1 lb we lose because they will eventually all add up!"
So let's jingle our bells Real hard; as we melt our lard!!!!!!!!!!!!lol cheesy I know!

[Nightkatt]

Jeepers hunny .. youre almost half my size lol ,, cripes I feel like a giant now rofl.

And yes .. I remember when I was a size 16 thinking omg .. thats awful .. now Im aimin to get into a 16 rofl ..

Huggies

[Gillian73]

Just wanted to say I am watching a rerun of a Beverly Hills 90210 Christmas episode and it totally has me in the spirit. Remember, it really doesn't matter where you are it's about the direction you are going, because the direction is going to totally determine where you end up at Christmas and down the road......besides, how you feel is most important and all of us should feel great for taking steps to be in control and on the right path!

[GoingGoal]

I found this on another site. It was encouraging to me and I thought I would pass it around.

To all beginning dieters, from someone who has been there...
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For some reason you chose today to lose weight. Maybe it was because it is a new year, or because you saw a picture of yourself, or because the doctor told you too. Whatever the reason, you have found this site, and you are starting out, and you feel like quitting. Don't do that until you read on.

You see, I too once had to lose weight. Never mind my reasons, like you, I needed to lose. In my case, 58 pounds.

Let me share a little of my journey for it will be good for me to leave it here, and it will be good for you to walk in my shoes.

There were days, when the diet (counting calories for me) was so easy, that I couldn't believe anyone had ever managed to mess this up. Food just seemed to be fuel and nothing more.

There were days, when I thought I would starve to death, and the calories were gone shortly before lunch.

There were days, when I lost weight even though I felt like I had really messed up the week before.

There were days, when I gained weight despite being totally OP every day.

There were days, when exercise came easily.

There were days, when I was too exhausted or too busy to move at all.

There were days, when I just wanted to quit and accept that I was JUST FAT.

There were days, when I would wake myself up crunching my stomach muscles.

There were days, when everyone noticed that I had lost weight and compliments flowed like wine.

There were days, when no one noticed.

There were days, when I thought I had to starve to lose.

There were days, when I thought I could eat anything and I would lose despite it.

There were days, when I just wanted to be done.

There were days, when I thought I could continue forever.

There were days, when I felt fat, and the scales would be lower.

There were days, when I felt thin, and the scales would be higher.

There were days, when I wished someone would notice.

There were days, when I wished no one would notice again.

You see, they were just days. And if you tackle each day, one at a time, the next day, you get a different day. So for today, don't give up. Tomorrow will bring a loss, if you do what you are supposed too. I promise. And then,

There were days, when I realized, that I am not dieting anymore. This is totally normal, and I can't imagine eating any other way.

Those are the days my friend. You'll wish they would never end.

[PumpkinPrincess]

GoingGoal~~ Loved the poem/story! Wonderful of you to share that with us as the dreaded weekend begins! Good Luck Today!

NightKatt~~ THank you so much for taking the time to share that recipe that was very thoughtful of you :D Next time something that doesn't include spinach:p ;) Reading about how excited you are for your TJ to come, makes me even more excited about getting my excersize room together! CHEER FOR US!

JennyDee25 *rollseyes* another runner, I will fight against your jogging ways!!! hehehehe just kidding, who knows maybe when I lose quite a bit of weight I might try jogging...I'll stick to the FIRM for now...I wouldn't want to scare the neighbors hehehehehe again just kidding, but I can't help but cringe a running! Good Luck Girl with your 20lbs till Christmas!:carrot: :hug:

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Saturday~ House cleaning day! Of what fun! Laundry, dusting, vaccumeing, bathroom cleaning, linens cleaning! And setting up my excersize room!

Story behind the excersize room. Over 2 years ago my mother inlaw was redoing her entire house, so she said we could have her old guest bedroom set, so we could have a place for her to sleep when she came up. 2 years later, she is 'renting" out her house for 2,500 a week (no one is interested) and she needs the bed room set back! And me and her son loaded it on a uhaul and drove it 400miles down to her house, unloaded it and PUT IT BACK TOGETHER!! (I need to breathe,,,,Breathe....) Ok so turning lemons into lemonade I'm turning my EMPTY GUEST BEDROOM!!!!!!!!! into a walk in closet and excersize room! GO me and my positive thinking!!!!:carrot:

:D does this fake smile work?

Ok I'm done MIL bashes for now....Loves and Hugs to you all! :hug:

Tree

[Ivy13]

The first week is almost over, and it went well. I'm really proud of me so far, and really grateful to you all. Just reading all your posts keeps me motivated, because you are so determined to make this work. :hug:
I lost 6 pounds so far, and although I was planning to make my official weight in and report day on Monday, I couldn't wait.... :)

Anyone else on South Beach in this challenge?

And a couple of things about myself: I live in Salt Lake City, I'm 35 years old, married but no kids so far, and going to school.

[PumpkinPrincess]

Congrat Ivy!!! Nice to here from you. I waiting till monday aswell for the offical week 1 weight loss, but so far 3lbs!!!!! CHEER!

6lbs is AMAZING GOOD JOB! Keep up the great work! :carrot:

We are all ROCKING!!!

:hug:

Tree

[Ivy13]

Thank you Tree...:)
I feel really good about it, but in the back of my mind I try to prepare for those fluctuations that I know will happen, when the weight will go a couple of pounds up...:(
I'm so glad I will have you guys to support me when I will need it most...:hug:

I guess I still can't believe I'm doing this! I though about losing weight for a long time, I've been depressed about it, got a gym membership that went to waste, etc. But I'm finally doing it!

[JennyDee25]

My goodness goinggoal I so loved your inspirational poem! Thank-You for SHARING:D

IVY~wow 6 lbs in one week! you rock! I was like that my first weigh in ever on weight watchers...it feels so so so so tremendously good!

Tree~ I do not like to run but the more I'm doing it the more I feel better! I know it works well and I am doing it for the body I want! Awesome cardio and great work for the lower body where I need targetting on...I have a big bum!!!!lol & hips &&&&&& thighs so it will work for me!:running:

keep up the great work everyone!

[Nightkatt]

Princess - your welcome .. Im not a fan of Spinach either ... I dont mind Silverbeet tho. But instead of that you could exchange it for something else I do .. if you have something you can shred (not grate .. they need to be the length of the carrot, like julienne but longer so they are like noodles) carrot, do the same with lettuce, cabbage and cucumber. Also a lovely sauce that we get over here is Sweet Chilli Sauce, I use that instead of mayonnaise or tomato sauce on my foods for extra flavour now rofl.

Sooo ... spaghetti julienned Carrot, Cabbage, Cucumber and Lettuce, heat it through slightly so its a little wilted but still crunchy. crumble in the egg yolk, thinly sliced beef (or other meat) in and toss them together, you could chop a little tomato for some extra colour and maybe use a little lemon/lime juice for zing if you like :)

I wrote a cook book one Xmas for my family (was making up baskets for everyone of home made things - cookbook, demo cd of my music, truffles, home-made strawberry wine, home-made candles and soaps, bought a few hand towels to line the baskets with too) ... but my speciality has always been desserts rofl ... so I have been on a learning curve trying to remember everything I learnt from Chef in the kitchens I worked in to come up with mains and entrees etc.

Today I am being naugty ... I didnt have breakfast yesterday OR this morning ... its just so hard to eat in the morning rofl .. and this morning I reallllly slept in ... but I make up for it at lunch time and eat a lot happier and dont walk away stuffed as I feel through the week cos I have my breakfast. Its like on the weekends I waver but then through the week Im back on track again and it seems to work out ok still as well :)

Great news for those that have lost weight this week .. and for keeping on target ... Goinggoal you have posted a wonderful inspirational essay which if its ok with you I would like to print up so that I can stick it up on my fridge?

Huggies all!

[DeafinlySmart]

I had a not so good week and a not so bad week. The old me would have said I failed. The new me knows better. I'll explain.

I didn't do as well with my calories this week (though I didn't just totally blow it). I wasn't in the range to lose. That's the downside. Did I fail? NOPE! Why do I feel that way you ask? Because I celebrate the NSV (non scale victories). The last 2 days will show that my lifestyle is becoming a habit. It's changing. It's marvelous.

Yesterday I was invited to a last minute party to say goodbye to a friend who is leaving on TUESDAY! That is in a HURRY! WOW! Anyways, I brought some grapes and some bite size brownies (small amount) to this potluck party. In the past I would have grazed and grazed and grazed. This time I fixed 1 plate (and not a heaping full) with a little bit from every food I was interested in but I did not refill and I did not graze. I was busy all night (for 5 hours) talking and enjoying mysef. Thanks to Princess here, I did not stop at even subway. I was full. I just wanted something to munch on. I went home and ate an apple.

Fast forward to today. I waited till 3pm to eat lunch. Not catastrophic if I'm alone, but my son was with me. We stopped at subway. We waited for 15 min. The line was terrible. There was a tour bus. So I went outside and discovered a chinese restuarant next to me. On any other time I would have drove around (I was out of town) to find something else). I didn't. To make matters worse, it was a buffet. I ate a plate (not a heaping one) and part of it was fruit and I didn't go back! The old me would have told myself to get my money's worth with the buffet. The new me knows I'm not hungry and don't need it.

The bottom line is my food choices were not in the losing range, but I maintained and I learned that I can do this for life.

One more quick story. My son offered me his pepperoni treat. The first one I took. The second one I gently asked if I could see the package. I looked at the nutrition comment and in my head I said I will only have 1 serving and I did! (Keep in mind we were hungry). It has become habit to look. I love it! It's not hard!

[PumpkinPrincess]

DeafinlySmart!! That is wonderful that you are making the all important diet to lifestyle change! Thank you for saying I helped you, but you deserve all the props for driving away :)

Good for you! I can't wait till this doesn't feel like torture, and it isn't always in the front of my mind. If this makes sense I want to feel "normal". Going throughout my life eating healthy and excersizing and not even thinking that I'm deprived or that I hate my life....This might be to much info but I'd also liek to have sex at the drop of a hat like me and my hubby use to, and I'd love to feel SEXY! Ok enough about me, Good Job everyone keep going strong!!!!:carrot:

:hug:

Tree

[Nightkatt]

Princess I know what you mean .. that is something I have been thinking about too rofl .. and I know my hunny has! He has even bought me some sexy lingerie which I told him to take back and get a smaller size cos I wouldnt wear it until I could fit into a smaller size so that is what he did .... and then he smiled cos he knows he will get lucky when I wear it .. ROFLMAO

There are definitely some GREAT NSV moments there Def ... what a great thing to realise isnt it??? I know I have caught myself looking at the back of things now too to see what the kj per serving is ... I havent got the nerve to test my will at places like subway or restaurants yet .. but Im sure that is something that will come .. I have never been able to eat much at those buffet places anyway lol .. I always feel terrible thinking that Im not getting my moneys worth but when I was with my partner there he would eat enough to make up for my shortfall rofl ..

Is it just me .. or do you find those NSV moments are better than the scales dropping?? I know its great to loose a pound or 6 ... but that is such a fluctuating thing .. its those NSV moments that seem to hit me more ... like walking on my own one afternoon (I get panic attacks on my own when I go out) .. or going up town with my partner and I didnt have to use my sticks the whole time and we didnt park in the disabled park too!

Yep .. definitely enjoy the NSV moments more than the scale ones lol ..

[annie175]

Worked OT this morning. Came in 3:00 am. It is hard working Sunday morning. My regular job is 7:30- 4:30. The pay is good tho.

I have been great with food, but exercise has been minimal to none. I did cut the grass (push mower) that took me about 1 or more, sweated like a dog. SHu weee.

Hope everyone has an OP day.

(((HUGS)))

Annie

[HadEnough]

Well, I just had to report in.

I hit 199.5 this morning! I may be reporting prematurely, you know how things can go south in a hurry, but I am so excited. I have not seen a number that starts with a 1 on the scale in about 20 years! Hip Hip Hooray for me!! Woo and a Hoo! Kick ***!

I just started to run and I guess it is paying off.

I am just pumped up!! :carrot:

[DeafinlySmart]

NSV would be good except I've been up 2.5lbs in 3 days. 3 days usually means not a flunctuating thing. I'll give a few days of clean living to see if it drops. I keep thinking I'm gonna get my TOM soon cuz I'm due for it. I'm okay though cuz I know I'm in this for the long haul. I know I'm committed. I know I'm learning and I'm loving the journey.

[JennyDee25]

Good Morning...GOOD DAY...HAPPY SUN...SUNNY SUNDAY!!!!

Hope everyone is doing great this morning!!! my morning blues are going away! I really hate when its TOM because of the fluctuating B***H hormones;I seem to have everytime! My poor family! lol.

HAD ENOUGH! I am so so so proud of you! Congratulations on dipping into the one's I am so so so so proud of you! Way to go GURL!!!!! What a Feeling! Cheers to you...as I sip on my glass of water! HURRAAAAY

[c_laura]

Well I've be doing alright. My exercise has been good. I've been speed walking/jogging for at least 30 min each day (this is my day of rest) and been doing crunches. My diet hasn't been great, my parents came to visit and I've been snacking a LOT with them. It isn't horrible, whole wheat crackers and cheese rather than chips but still I am sure I was far over my carbs and my calories.
But thats ok. Today starts a new week and I'm going to be good. I am going to really stick to the South Beach diet this time around. I'll start a P1 and not quit (I'm going to try for 3 weeks on P1). I think I'm going to skip a weigh in this week and be content with my NSV of exercise and avoiding the really bad snack foods of chips and ice cream.

[sakuya3834]

Didn't do so good this week, only down .5 lb. Kinda disappointing. :( This next week is TOM so I doubt I'll lose anything either.

[Ivy13]

Hi girls,

C_Laura, I'm on South Beach too, its been my first week, and the first three days were hard, but now I don't feel the need to eat everything I see.
I confess its great to see the scale going down, but I understand what you guys are saying about those NSV moments. These are even better. Last night I've been to a soccer game (for you soccer fans I got to see Beckham playing live, in a friendly game between Real Madrid and Real Salt Lake..:) ). Anyway, everyone was eating, everywhere was smelling of food, hotdogs, burgers, fries... Normally, I would've buy something, and a Coke, but I didn't feel the need, I wasn't hungry and I wasn't craving. This was great!
Have a nice Sunday you'all! And thank you for being here for support.
:hug:

Ivy

[gremlina]

Nothing much exciting here. I just wanted to congratulate you all that lost. Sounds like everyone is doing awesome. :-) :-) :-) I just realized the other day that I have been on WW for 5 months now and have been OP all but one day of those 5 months (the one day I was not OP I was actually way too far under pts. because I was sick). Yay!
Well..time for some dinner..hopefully DH will be home from work soon!

Stacey

[PumpkinPrincess]

HadEnough~~~ GOOD FOR YOU GIRL!!!! :carrot: :carrot: You ROCK! You are my inspriation! I'm only 6lbs away from that blessed 199! Oh I know when I see 199 on the scale I will feel Sooooo Good I can imagine your happiness!!!!:hug:

NightKatt and DeafinlySmart~ Congrats on your NSV's!! You Kick Booty!!!:carrot:

JennyDee~ I think I'll call you Sandra Dee after that CHeery Morning greeting!;)

C_Laura~ Good Luck with South Beach!

Sakuya~ Hang in there! ALso I get my Tom this week too, and so does DeafinlySMart and you....ANyone else wanna jump on the train? I just thought that was funny!

Ivy~ Keep going girl and stay strong!:hug:

Annie~ My father used to have my brother and I mow 2 acres with 2 pushmowers every saturday morning for a whole summer!!!

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Well today is my alotted one bad meal a week :) My friend Liska is coming back into town and I'm thinking chinesse! I've lost 4lbs this week!!! Got on the scale this morning and saw 206! Very happy, still have tommrow for the offical 1 week weigh'n. :carrot:

I am so hyped up! I can't wait to see that scale say 199!!!! I'm hoping before school starts on teh 29th of august I could see that happen! I haven't been in the 190's since my junior/senior year of highschool. That was 3 years ago! Yah Yah!

Well girls Have a great Sunday! Loves and Hugs to you all!

:hug:

Tree

[Nightkatt]

Well for those that have teens I have finally worked out the positive of them driving you nuts and really getting up your nose! (no offence to those that are in the age range rofl) My daughter wagged school on Friday to get on a bus with her boyfriend and go to the next town where we used to live to hang out for the day! They tried telling me that they only dumped the afternoon of school .. but I had already found out (thanks to friends in my old town telling me they saw them!) that they had been there since before lunch so she had dumped the whole day of school .. to say I was angry would have been an understatement! So I blasted them both when they got back home Friday night and stewed on it for the night ... usually I would have gone and grabbed some chocolate (which I will admit I did contemplate), but I realised I would be letting their actions cause me to sabotage myself! So the next morning I decided to clean up one of the computer areas (the one my daughter uses), and there were lots of things in that area that shouldnt have been there so I put them all in a box (most were for her room) and dumped them in there after cleaning the comp area .. then as there were some bathroom things I took them in there and ended up cleaning the bathroom (really need to get a mop lol) .. then I went out with the dogs to throw the ball and chase them for a bit. An hour of non-stop moving and I was more relaxed again and my bathroom was sparkling, the dogs were worn out and the comp area was clean too! Yayy I thought .. something positive out of it :)

Then this morning she gave me grief again and got my dander up sooo at 8.30 I started cleaning the kitchen, lounge, dining room, and my bedroom and I didnt stop until ... wait for it ... 10.30am!! 2 hours!! I was hot and sweaty, I had scrubbed the oven (I hate cleaning ovens rofl) and all I have left to do is the vacuuming (just need to get it back from the repairers), the house looks lovely and I am going to say thank you to my daughter when she gets home .. right before I confirm she is grounded for 2 weeks and her room has to be spotless or I will be doing it tomorrow rofl

So now its just after 11am Monday (I hate Mondays lol) and I have finally stopped long enough to eat my breakfast bar, but I have been drinking my water while I have been going. I was going to do the washing this afternoon but the weather has turned to crap (so chances are my daughter is gonna come home wet rofl), but I may do some and just pop it on the clothing horses in front of the heater in the lounge.

Great losses and NSV moments I have been reading .. and REALLY AB FAB to HadEnough .. It definitely seems a mile away for me lol .. but as Im aiming for 220 to start with Im just lookin forward to being in the 2s lol ..

Huggies all!

[DeafinlySmart]

Jenny Dee...I need some of those blues busters. I am SOOOOO bored. I didn't take it out on food though. All I thought about all day was food but I didn't indulge. I did take it out on GUM though.

PumpkinPrincess....I'm probably too late, but just a gentle reminder to all...splurge meals are okay but everything in moderation..don't use it as an excuse to BINGE.

NightKatt: See, you DO understand the celebrate the NSVs! You did GREAT! Stress leads to temptation and you avoided it!

IVY: WOW! I would have had to have some fair food! I did go to a fair recently and got the fat free/etc Italian Ice (and logged it) instead of the Funnel Cake I was going for (it just happened to be the booth next to me and the fat free, etc sign was like a sign calling my name).

Sakuya: Dieting is hard work no matter which plan you are on. YOU CAN DO IT!

Gremlina: I had to go back and check your name. I almost put grim. You are happy aren't you? :) 1/2 a pound seems so slow but I didn't lose any this week so I would love your half pound. Are you donating it? :)

Rocking around that Christmas Tree..We will all parade around slimlessly...Let the Happiness ROCK!

[willmakeit]

Hi all,

Had a great weekend! A barbeque and frizbee picnic with my old job's co-workers and 2 movies... I ate a bit more yesterday in the picnic but I did do my running today!

I had tofu and veggie stri fry and brown rice for lunch. This time I made it in coconut milk. it tasted so good! I am planning to prepare tomoato and basil soup and salad for dinner!

Keep going everybody!

[sotypical]

wow, I missed a lot. This is just a check in, have been super good this weekend but much better then last and I am down 1 pound this week. Well on my way to that 20 pounds! I will update my tickers tomorrow.

Been working hard all weekend on Keiko's website, it is looking sooo awesome. I can't believe what a good job I have done. Last night I went to a friends and we watched some horror movie called Death Tunnel it was good! But then I borrowed his first season 24... never watched it before, what an addicting show already! anyway, hope everyone is doing well.

[omegabutt]

Hello Everyone!!! I am new to this site but so far I LOVE IT!!! All the support which is what I need. I joined Weight Watchers on August 1st, 2006 just doing it on my own without the meetings. So chatting with others is a big help. I was just posting this so I can make it known that I WILL lose an additional 25 pounds by Christmas. Atleast that is my goal.

If anyone wants to talk... let me know. Good luck everyone with their goals!!

[purplecrush]

Hey everyone!! It sounds like everyones well on their way to losing weight they want for their challenge!!! Thats great!!

My day was good, so far. Im good on points. Washed my van today with the kiddos..boy was that an adventure, let me tell ya lol.

My weigh ins are going to be on friday now, so I cant wait!!

[DeafinlySmart]

Wilma: Coconut Milk? Tell me more!

omegabutt: rofl..that handle is too funny! Welcome.

PurpleCrush: I just posted something for you in one of your other threads. I just realized it was a Christmas Elf when I landed here. This is a good way to gte your motivation going!

Guys....I'm bored. I am ready for school to start so I can have something to do (work at an elementry school). Give me a month and I'll be screaming for vacation..lol

I could do tons of things especially cleaning but who wants to do that.

[JennyDee25]

K I'm bored still at my grandma's and nothing really to do!!!! However today I had a pretty odd adventure.....Let me explain! I am still outta town looking after g-ma, today I went to church with g-pa & my cousin stayed home with g-ma. Well guess what...This was a really odd day..my g-ma called the church and g-pa & I thought she wanted us to get her something..because she's great with her orders and she was already sending us to wally world :) after church....

But my goodness....my brother was the problem...he's supposed to be like 8 hours back home & I guess he took off her to the city with some friends! But my brother never never never goes anywhere like this..you really have to understand this part...like never! So needless to say the cops picked him up here in the city last night & he couldn't remember his name & was freakin out...and he ended up in the psych ward in the emerg @ the hospital! KKKKKRRRRRAAAZZZZY! Big sister to the rescue...geez now I know how it feels to be on the other end.

So my parents were freaked out and oudly my dad was being really nice to me! Which rarely happens...he even told me he loved at the end of our conversation...yup he loved me! I was so so F'in shocked...the last time he's told me that was ages okay when I was in frigen junior high!

Wow takes my brother to goof for me to get an I love you how Ironic is THAT? He told me...lol that this reminds him of me but only my brother is older...he's 21...I'm 26 & was doing this @ 15-18......

Anyways...that's that! He's sleeping passed out now...But he sure was on some good drugs...sickening...And he was trying to lie! Sorry buddy been there done that! At least he's safe

I really rambled this one on...but this was some excitement for my day...the bugger had no glasses, his cell, or wallet & jacket!!!! KKKKRAZZZYYY!

[JasonsLea]

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend.

GoingGoal: I love the poem! Thanks for sharing.

JennyDee: Family crazyness, don't ya just love it? Happy your bro is okay though.

Okay I remember why I started working on weekends: I was actually off this weekend and I spent the night with friends. Let's see, jello shots and chips/dip for two days straight. Alrighty. Back to working on weekends. LOL

[NewDay4MeToo]

Hi Ladies

Thanks for the "protein hints." I am loving the recipes on here. I will need to get myself in gear and start trying them.

I really love the idea of eating nuts more often. I am just really bad about actually eating enough meat in my meals.

Sounds like people are doing really well!
Congrats on all the NSV's. I had a neat weekend. I went sailing in the middle of the night to watch a meteor shower. It was super fun. I ate too many baked potato chips, but I didn't binge. I kept it in control better than I would have before, so I'm pleased about that.

Happy thought for today: Not hiding from the cameras at Christmastime! We're going to be more thin and healthy, so we will want to smile fabulous smiles and show off for the cameras. ;)

[JasonsLea]

There was a meteor shower?! Wow, I've never seen one before. I probably couldn't see it down here anyway even if I had known about it.

[Daisy Boo]

well i had a dismal start to my challenge. a gain of 1.5lbs this week (i weighed in on sunday).

you betcha bottom dollar it is coming right back off this week along with another lb hopefully.

i hope everyone else is doing well ;)

[Rosario]

Don't worry about it Daisy!!! Just work at it and that 1.5 lb and then some will be coming off!!!

Well I am down 1.8 pound. It's not the 2 pounds I was going for but it's a start!!! And I wasn't 100% into my diet and excercise this past week. Wow, imagine what my loss will be if I give it 110%??? I am looking forward to finding out!!!

Hope everyone had a successful week. Can't wait to hear how everyone is doing!!!!

Chat with ya later!!!

[sakuya3834]

Great job on the losses everyone! It is a new week now and a new week to get butts in gear. I've been doing more cardio than I probably should this week. In ONE day (yesterday) I burned 590 cals and Sunday is usually my rest day. I haven't took a rest day in over a week now because I haven't felt like it. O_O I know you should take at least one a week but I've been having too much fun. A year ago I would have never thought I'd say that, hah.

[annie175]

Hello Everyone.......

Great job on the all the losses. You all rock!

My WI at WW is tonight, so tomorrow will be my official weight. I am feeling good about it. Probably only 1 lb, but I will take it.

My DS starts his senior year tomorrow. Boo who, he is my baby. Then he will be 18 on the 19th of August. Saturday. Gez I feel old. lol.

Stay focused.

Annie

[purplecrush]

I kept my kids up all night to see the meteor shower, but we couldnt see anything with that darn moon so bright!! They say next year will be better..I sure hope so!

Hope everyones having a great day!

[DeafinlySmart]

We weight was going up a pound every night. This morning it showed 4lbs heavy. At first I insisted TOM was coming. After a week I started to doubt myself. After all, I did splurge a little too much last week. My goodness, my scale was telling me a whole week in advance! It started this morning. Normally I wouldn't broadcast it but I was really getting frustrated with my scale even though logically I knew SOMETHING had to be up.

[c_laura]

DeafinlySmart: Don't worry it happens to the best of us. I'm sure that you can get it and more off.
Annie175: Good luck tonight.
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Despite my intention to not weigh myself until I had a full week on P1 of the SBD I couldn't ignore the little voice inside my head that was telling me to just check. So of course I looked and I was 1 lb down. Not at exciting as 4 or 5 down, but that will happen. I'm excited about my one pound :carrot: and even more resolved for my P1 detox drop in weight.

[willmakeit]

Deafinlysmart: The tofu in cocnut milk tasted so delicious. I just added the recipe here:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53142&page=2


I did my running today. Ate sald for lunch! Planning to make hot and sour soup and a sourdough sandwhich for dinner!

Keep going everyone!

[JasonsLea]

Hi all! Congrats to all that lost this week!

Annie, tell your son to make the most of his senior year. As much as I wanted to get out, I actually miss high school now.

Okay I had a bad weekend food wise and TOM started today.....a definite gain for tomorrow!

[DeafinlySmart]

I've actually never HEARD of coconut milk. I"m assuming it is the white stuff that comes out of coconuts..lol. Where do you find it?

[smolderingvixen]

Hey there girlies,
Sounds like some folks had some excitment this weekend. I actually had a manic house cleaning attack and had all of my kids and my sister come over for the extreme makeover...lol. We moved everything out onto the deck, shampooed carpets, changed some and painted the living rooms and two bedrooms. I didn't eat that great but not too bad either. When I weighed in today I was the same so the exercise and the food must have canceled each other out. At least I have a super clean house and a fresh start for the week this week.
purplecrush...glad your bro is ok....aren't little bros fun?
Daisy Bo...I bet next week will be a great one for you too...

Great job on the challenge to everyone els