Christmas Challenge Chicks Week of August 21st - 28th Support Thread

[PumpkinPrincess]

Ok when we hit well over 200post in the other thread I had to start a new one it was overwhelming for me and I know most of you, I couldn't imagine what it was like for new commers or people that check infrequently. So here is our 1st weekly thread because WE ROCK!!!:carrot:

Post Post Post Away...!!!

DeafinlySmart please repost your elf list and the game here :) Loves & hugs!

[nymmy]

Woo... this is much better, the other one was way overwhelming!

I'm doing good! I keep telling myself "I am in control" whenever I want to eat crap or binge out (it seems that those thoughts are on the attack lately *sigh*)

As today was my official weigh in day, I have lost about 5 pounds this first week. I am going for 2 pounds a week from now on, that would be awesome!

[annie175]

So wonderful of you Pumpkin to get this going.......

I need motivation help, give me a boost, I am begging. I have ate like there is no tomorrow, today. Someone brought in TWO 9x13 pans of layered taco dip. I think I might of ate a half of one myself. Sooo scarey.

Weigh in tonight at WW and don't even want to go and face it. I know I must go, but don't want to. I need the push. I must go and face reality. I feel like a pig.

Owira-I know what you mean on the football. My son is a senior. He is the captain (there are 4 total captains) of the Varisity team. He tore his menisci (in his knee), and has to wear a knee brace for 4 weeks. He didn't hurt his knee playing football tho, he did it camping one weekend, go figure.

Wish me luck tonight. Make me go.

(((Hugs)))

Annie

[JennyDee25]

I'm posting this again in our new thread!!!!

Okay I'm reporting in with a loss! a great loss for me!!!!! It is a 2.6 lb loss! I can't believe it! I think it is so shocking to me because I broke into the 160's! I was so wondering when this day would come! I so know I can do this and can't wait to reach 165....160 & then into the 150's! You girls have helped me so much! I wish we could all meet one day! That would be so cool!

So I'm Rockin this Morning @ 169.4

[DeafinlySmart]

Annie: I'm with you! I didn't binge but I ate high calorie stuff for the past 2 days. For someone who is stalled, I'm not doing a fantastic job of jumpstarting things. I suspect the first 2 weeks of school/job will be more of the same but less and less until I get into a routine. Today the school fed us breakfast and a cake at the end of the day. I should have said no to the cake because I ate mexican for lunch. Tmw will be the same. Then we will start bringing our lunch. I'm making no apologies because I went in with information and the knowdege of what I was eating. I knew this week was coming (kinda like vacation).

JennyDee: I just broke 160 myself. Love it. I do it by the 5lbs. When I hit 5lbs of loss, I feel like I lost something instead of the scale flunctuating.

[DeafinlySmart]

Abakerchick17 Jingle the Pounds Away
Aerodawn Jingle the Pounds Away
AJsMommy Jingle the Pounds Away
Amany Jingle the Pounds Away
Annie175 Jingle the Pounds Away
Artsy Girl 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
BabyBelly 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Bopis Jingle the Pounds Away and Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Sizes Go?
4Bean Jingle the Pounds Away
Camie 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
CHICKEEONAMISSION Jingle the Pounds Away
c_laura Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd THose Pant Size's Go?
Daisy Boo Jingle the Pounds Away
Daughter Ashleigh 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Deafinly Smart 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Denice81 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
EverHopeful 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Femgineer Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
gabrielbeth 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Gillian73 Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go? & 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
GirlieYorkie 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Gremlina 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
GoingGoal Jingle the Pounds Away
HadEnough Jingle the Pounds Away
Ice Princess Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
Ivy13 Jingle the Pounds Away
JasonsLea Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
JennyDee25 Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go? & 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Jessiec777 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Katallan Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
KateRN Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
Kreen 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go!
MadamePJ Jingle the Pounds Away
NewDay4 MeToo Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
Nightkatt Jingle the Pounds Away
n2luvnlife 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
nymmy 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
OBsMama Jingle the Pounds Away
Omegavee Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
Owira Jingle the Pounds Away
Pilatesgirl Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where's Those Pant Size's Go?
PinkBlossom Jingle the Pounds Away
PinkSnowDays Jingle the Pounds Away
PurpleCrush 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas[/font]
PumpkinPrincess: Jingle the Pounds Away& Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
rkrs6673 Jingle the Pounds Away
Rosario: Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
Roxie828 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
sakuya3834 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
SarahL Jingle the Pounds Away
ShoeQueen69 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
Seirra_ttw 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
SKinnyKitty05 Jingle the Pounds Away
Smolderingvixen Jingle the Pounds Away
Sotypical 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas
ssqtswife33 Jingle the Pounds Away
SummerSweety Jingle the Pounds Away
Tertle Girl: Jingle the Pounds Away
TiredofWeightin: Jingle the Pounds Away
TryinAgain5403 Jingle the Pounds Away & Ho Ho Ho Where'd Those Pant Size's Go?
WillMakeIT: 20lbs by the Night Before Christmas[/font]

In an attempt to get to know each other, I'm gonna suggest a GAME!

Notice 1 (or 2) things about this list and comment on it. THEN...Tell us 1 (or 2) things about yourself others may not know.

ObsMomma. When I first read it, I thought OBGYN then when I read it again I saw Obese Momma. So I have to ask....are you an OBGYN?

About Me: I recently cut my hair from past shoulder length to my ears (sassy flips in the back). This is the shortest I've ever cut my hair. Today I got sooooo many compliments on my first day back to work (school) (Of course what else are people gonna say? they have to notice it and nobody is gonna say it looks terrible. I like it though...that's what counts). It's the shortest my hair has ever been. Boy, what courage!

[Camie]

It's been a rough week for me, but some how I managed to lose 2lbs. I cheated alot...not pleased with myself, but I'm ready to pick myself back up :)

[smolderingvixen]

Annie,
I know that it is hard to go weigh in when you think you haven't been all that good. But I think it is better to go and get it over with..then you can start anew. Everyone falls off the wagon once in awhile...that is why we are over weight. I think that when you put off facing the scale it is more like falling off the wagon and then having it run over you. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, find a lesson in the week and continue on...then come and talk to us...you can do it....I have faith in you. Leslie

[smolderingvixen]

Hey there Girlie girls,
Something I noticed about the list is all the clever names...I really like Tiredofweightin...very clever.
Something you don't know about me???? Where do I start? Last year I tried to sell advertising space on my dentures on ebay....I was all over the news and newspaper...it was a blast. They did not sell but what the heck. Leslie

[owira]

omg .. laffin@ ad space! too funny !!
Am still hangin in there on my WW program ..altho i feel like i am eating all the time just to get the amount of points they say i am suppose to have .. i never was a big eater.. definitely not breakfast *which am eating now* then midsize lunch .. and decent supper .. but now everytime i turn around i am havin to eat an apple or something to get my points.. i feel so bloated.. blah ..
hit the gym hard today .. it was horribly hot in there... had sweat just streaming .. ick ... but did my treadmill and my weights and then treadmill again .. i swear i hear my muscles groaning every day .. i keep hoping my stomach will give up the battle and just move on out .. we are at a constant war .. laughs ... well keep on goin everyone ... we are all making some great headway!! t/c and hugs

[PumpkinPrincess]

Hey ya'lll!!!

The party this weekend was awesome!! But I definetly ate to much over the past 3 days...But tommrow I'm back on track, going for a walk with my friend again and sticking to my diet!! THis I Pray! THank you Lord!

We bought our books today!! 600+ dollars! Plus I need 4 more books.

I got my call for my new "boss" today!! I GOT THE JOB ITS OFFICAL!!:carrot:

I really need to clean my house!!!! OMG I'm also doing that tommrow for real!!

I have a nice long to do list:dizzy:

Good Job this week to the girls that lost!!!You Rock and are my inspiration for the following week!!!

:hug: and loves!

Tree

[PumpkinPrincess]

Week #3 News Letter sent out by email!

Please reply if you'd like and if you didn't recieve one I do not have your email address you can PM it to me :)

:hug:

TREE

[DeafinlySmart]

WHOOOOHOOOO on the Job!

[smolderingvixen]

Hey there girlie girls,
Just wanted to share a nsv with you all... yesterday my hubby and I went to the hardware store and picked up some plaster to fix holes in the walls. I carried it in from the car because his back has been hurting him. When I got inside I complained about how heavy it was and he looked at the weight...it was almost exactly the amount that I have lost....it was heavy. How had I carried around that much weight? It was a real eye opener for me...I didn't really realize how much 51 pounds was. My hubby then cut a ribbon for me in the length of inches that I have lost...over 23 so far...mostly in my boobs of course..lol....It is amazing to see it that way...especially when I see myself everyday and don't really notice the loss and have so much more to go....anyway. ...I just wanted to share.

I am on my way to the river to take a swim. Keep up the good work girls!!!

Break a leg on the new job Pumpkin!!!! WAy to go. Leslie

[smolderingvixen]

Hey there girlie girls,
Just wanted to share a nsv with you all... yesterday my hubby and I went to the hardware store and picked up some plaster to fix holes in the walls. I carried it in from the car because his back has been hurting him. When I got inside I complained about how heavy it was and he looked at the weight...it was almost exactly the amount that I have lost....it was heavy. How had I carried around that much weight? It was a real eye opener for me...I didn't really realize how much 51 pounds was. My hubby then cut a ribbon for me in the length of inches that I have lost...over 23 so far...mostly in my boobs of course..lol....It is amazing to see it that way...especially when I see myself everyday and don't really notice the loss and have so much more to go....anyway. ...I just wanted to share.

I am on my way to the river to take a swim. Keep up the good work girls!!!

Break a leg on the new job Pumpkin!!!! WAy to go. Leslie

[GoingGoal]

Thank you Pumpkin for doing this challenge this is a great motivator!!

smolderingvixen--It is hard to believe what we put our bodies through when we think about it that way. Pretty amazing huh. Great job!!!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Your welcome Going Goal!!:hug:

Good Job Smoldering!!!! You are Kicking some Serious BUTT!!:carrot:

Today so far is so good...I'm cleaning the house which I TOTALLY needed to do so i'm happy.

Rasin Bran for breakfast yummy...and looking forward to tuna for lunch :D

Loves and Hugs! Check you emails, the newsletter was sent out last night ;)

:hug:

TREE

[JennyDee25]

Hey GURLS!

Today is going good! Yesterday I did not eat good at all....It was my cheat day! I like to trick my body so it won't go into starvation mode! Add some extra calories for the day!

Today I go back to work @ curves; I will be definately getting in a workout its been over 2 weeks since I workout at curves...maybe I will jog there today! Sounds good! It should take me about 10-15 mins if I jog straight there...too bad its raining!

I also have been working hard cleaning....I'm trying to declutter my house before I go back to school and the kids go back to school & daycare!

I can't believe I only have one more year left...4 yrs down...1 left! Then I will get my Bachelor of Nursing....(5 yrs bc I took nursing prep)

SmolderingViken~ Hallarious...an ad space on the dentures...worth a try! Never know what could happen! Congrats on your NSV!!!!

[JasonsLea]

Hi everyone! WI today was 244. Okay with that considering how badly I ate during TOM. Teresa, congrats on the job sweetie! I'm looking for a second job right now so I can have extra money for Christmas. Hope everyone's doing okay!

[JennyDee25]

SHARI .....Congrats on your LOSS!

[PumpkinPrincess]

Where'd All our chatty people go?????:dizzy:

[DeafinlySmart]

This chatty person started school/work. I did terrible the first day of school but yesterday I did awesome. I was running late and didn't have time to fix even toast for breakfast. I grabbed sugar snap peas out of my fridge and ate them on the way. Not my traditional breakfast but I was proud of the moment.

Then for lunch the crew went out to eat again (traditional for the first 2 days). This time they had a nutrition menu at the place we went and I stayed low cal the whole way even added a small fruit cup to my plate. Then for supper I stuck to tuna and wheat crackers because my kids and hubby went to a movie. Then he brought taco bell. HAHAHAA..I had enough cals left for the day that I went ahead and ate the bean burrito (he's learning..thats one of the lower things on taco bell menus and he only brought one). My diet needed more variety yesterday but I did pretty good.

Now it is 5am and I have insommia (I've been awake for an hour). Bipolars are good for sleep disturbances. That actually affects what your numbers are on the scale. It's interesting. Sleep is such a restorative thing and it is hard sometimes when I don't get it. I'm not surprised though. During the school year I take a sleeping med (it's an old antidepressant) every night because sleeping is that important. When my moods are disturbed, it doesn't always work or work for long enough. I was manic all last week. The good thing is I am TREMENDOUSLY productive during that mood phase so its not all bad. Okay, that's probably more than you EVER wanted to know about me. :)

[Scooter]

I had my first weigh in at TOPS for the christmas challenge!!!

:dance: 279.5 :dance:

DOWN 6.5lbs WOW...I started counting calories and walking and it was my TOM ITS A MIRACLE!!!


Hope you ladies are doing okay!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

[JennyDee25]

Where are all the gurls? I miss having to catch up and with having lots to read on this thread! WHERE ARE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!

K lets play a game!!!!!!

What is one or two things you have never done before in your life; which you really would like to do once you reach goal or during your weight loss journey?

I will start!

1.) I would love to run a 5K possibly a marathon one day! Hmmm I think I will stick with the 5k

2.) I would like too get a boob job once I reach my ultimate goal where I feel comfortable & satisfied! HE HE He shhhhh don't tell anyone!

[purplecrush]

Congrats to all you losers!!!!

Ive also been decluttering my house and cleaning before the kids start school and I think im finally done (well except my room and the kids, but thats a never ending battle) I even cleaned my laundry room finally lol. Only 13 days till the kids start school and I cannot wait!!! Ill miss sleeping in, but I wont miss all the fighting..its driving me nuts!!

Oh..as for my weigh in..I FINALLY lost 2 lbs!!!! Im so relieved!!!!

Have a wonderful day and make good choices!!!

[Scooter]

Okay Jenny Dee.

1) I want to walk the Appalachian Trail through the Smoky Mountains

2) I want to be able to buy clothes that don't say plus.

[purplecrush]

I want to hike down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

I also want to fit into rides at fairs with my children without being totally squished. I did this when I was a kid, but not since ive been this big.

I also wanna get a boob job when I reach my goal weight! Ive never had boobies lol

[Ivy13]

Monday I started phase 2 (I'm doing South Beach), and I cheated two days in a row....:o I ate watermelon, and the result is that I haven't shed one pound!
But today I've been good, and I hope by the end of the week to drop the 1-2lbs I'm supposed to in this phase.

Two things I would like to do:
- white water rafting
- finding pleasure in trying out and buying clothes - now I only buy clothes because I need to, and I get depressed watching myself in that big mirror... :(

Ivy

[ArtsyGirl]

Hi gals-just checking in. Its nice to see some activity today. I'll be thinking about my answers to the challenge question.

Ivy-Hope phase 2 is going better now. Your white water rafting goal is one of my favorite activities. I've been lucky to turn it into a yearly trip since I chaperone our church youth group when they go. Its a great thing I hope you get to do.

Purplecrush-Congrats on the 2 lbs!!!

Scooter-6.5 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are fabulous!!!!!

Shari-Way to go!!!!

JennyDee-Cool idea for the get to know ya questions. My 3rd 5K will be on Labor Day. I'm not fast, but its cool to know that I can do it now considering last year on labor day I walked the 5K (I'm not counting that as one of the 3 I've run) cuz there was no way I could run my fat butt that far. Hope you try one for yourself soon.


Well, I leave for camping tomorrow so I gotta run and get packed. If I think of 2 goals tonight I'll try to get on the computer to post them before I leave.

[GoingGoal]

Congrats on your loss purplecrush :bravo:

And you too Scooter 6.5lbs is awesome!!! :carrot:

Things I want to do. Hmm how long can this thread be? ;)

1) Go shopping in a regular department store instead of the plus size stores!!

2) Fit into an airplane seat with out feeling like I need a can opener to get me out of it!

3) Go scuba diving.

4) Run a mile with out feeling like I am going to have a heart attack!!

5) Have sex with my hubby without feeling like I need all the lights off and a long shirt to keep my tummy covered.

6) Strut my stuff in place where I felt like I was unwelcome because of my weight! ( okay, okay I know I may need a little therapy. ;) )


I could go on and on... lol...

[DeafinlySmart]

Today was exhausting! My teacher (I'm an aide) picked this week to start being an assistant volleyball coach. She has taught a few years under a master teacher but this will be her first year doing it all day long by herself. Because she is "too laidback" people are watching to see how she does and some are watching to see if she overuses me to do her job. I want to be a teamplayer so I don't mind doing many things. I'm a little aggravated that she took on that position instead of taking care of her classroom on the first year it is hers. She also asked to retain 2 classrooms (which we used to have 2 teachers for 1st grade so she asked for both classrooms even though we only have one teacher). That's nice and roomy but I am decorating, organizing, making instruction materials, etc for TWO classrooms entirely on my own. She hasn't been in the room yet except for 5 min to tell me why she isn't there. Everybody else had 2 staff per room to decorate. I decorated 6 out of 7 bulliten boards today. I am EXHAUSTED and I have so much more to do. It's getting there. On the good side, my principal notices my hard work and I clocked 11k steps at work today...lol.


1. I would mostly buy new clothes. My father is offering me 1k when I reach goal. He issued this offer 4 years ago when I was losing weight. I got pregnant. He offered to give it to me then and I told him no. I wanted to save it for WHEN (not IF) I reach goal. Even 4 years ago I knew at some point I would reach THIS point.

2. When I reach 150 (7 more lbs) I am buying myself a counting bracelet from ilovecolor.com. It will allow me to count calories more informally when I reach maintence. It's also to help keep me motivated by having something new to use. I will keep journaling formally at least until I reach goal.

3. I will BRAG!

[owira]

I have been .. exhausted...between work picking up and the gym ..and countin points in my sleep ... i don't know wether i am comin or goin but i guess since the way i am eating at least i have the energy to keep up with it all .. i weigh in tomorrow at WW .. 1st weigh in .. eek! .. i am nervous .. i have been eating my points but seems to me alot of food ..but am puttin my faith in their program and still pluggin away at it .. i wish i could wait 3 weeks til i weigh .. next week will be pms week...then there is tom week ..so maybe that week after...laughs..oy... any suggestions? should i weigh? or wait? i been doin really great .. hate to see something bad on the scale and get that frustrating feelin!! help me!

[gremlina]

Hi ladies! So this week has been a challenge for me for some reason. I can't rightly place my finger on why..but I know I've made some crappy snack choices this week. I've remained OP (WW) but just didn't eat good stuff kwim? But tomorrow I go to the grocery store and hopefully get some better stuff to eat so that will be good. Hope all is going well with ya'll!

[smolderingvixen]

I have had a great couple of days. I have been working with my hubby...we are demolition contractors. I actually have been doing 4 to 5 hours of hard labor every day....swinging the slegde hammer, shoveling and bending over again and again and again and....well you get the idea. I ate great yesterday and today..I think when I exercise that it makes me nt want to cheat and "ruin" what I have done in the way of exercise. I even went for an hour long swim last night and am leaving for a walk tonight. I am hoping for a big loss this week. I have to go to the Dr. on Friday for a check up. I haven't seen her for a couple of months and she doesn't know that I have been losing...silly but I am actually kind of excited to go and see her and her reaction.
Well I should go and walk...take care girlies...great jobs on the losses....6.5 pounds.....wow!!! Leslie

[JasonsLea]

DS ~ You did great!

Scooter ~ WOW! Congrats! :carrot:

JD ~ Two things?

1) Putting on something sexy, go clubbing and dancing with every hottie I find without being self concious.

2) Getting a boob job. I want them smaller with no saggage.

I have a lot more but I don't wanna turn the thread into a book. LOL

[DeafinlySmart]

I weighed this morning. Ive been flunctuating between 157 and 160 since this challenge started. It's becoming frustrating but I know it will pass at some point. The trick is not to give up. My food choices haven't been AS great in that I haven't been completely well rounded (with wholesome food)and 5 times a day but my calorie AND carb ranges are fine. I'm slipping on the water a little but I'm still drinking it. Last week I had to be cheap on groceries till payday. This weekend I'm gonna shop for 5 mini meals and see what I come up with. When the kids get here it is actually not hard. I eat breakfast and a morning snack and lunch with them. That's 3 right there. The trick will be to bring my foods OR at least bring my own dressing for when I do the salad bar. Some of their food is terrible nutrition but some is not. I just don't like unknown factors. I know for example, yesterday they had fajita burritos. Many of us skip the tortilla and ask for chicken and veggies. Then go to the salad bar for a small side salad. The ckn and veggies don't have that heavy fajita seasoning. Works for me. School lunches are CHEAP. I thought about bringing some stuff to work that I can make on standby for when it gets bad. Like ckn salad. I can get free lemon and mayo (will be full fat..although I can bring my own and store it for the year) and mix it with a can of ckn. My downfall is THEIR ckn salad. OMG it is DELICIOUS. SOmetimes I buy ONLY that and put some jalepenos in it. I need to ask cafeteria lady what's in it. Half of the cafeteria ladies are hearing and have limited sign language skills. I was complimented last year and referred to as the one that is ALWAYS polite. I said please and thank you, how are you, stop and talk to them, etc (and I was new). I also compliment to the cafeteria boss when I see someone doing a fantastic job or if they decorated or made food choices that is awesome. So I think I can ask for recipe info. Okay, this is getting long winded. I'm just thinking through. I'm disappointed that my plateau continues, but I will keep on keeping on. :)

[PumpkinPrincess]

Leslie ROCK ON GIRL!!!

JennyDee~ Good job hun! and cute game!!

DeafinlySmart~ Keep going girl! Your attitude is inspiring!!!

Owira~ I noticed our goal and current weight is very close! Keep Going GIrl!

SMoldering~ Cheer!!!

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Well I have been discouraged over the past 3 days because I gained 2lbs over the weekend of partying, but today I'm on the scale and BACK TO 206~! Very pleased and trying to ensure a loss this week!!!:carrot:



1. I would love to be able to excerisize with my mother and keep up with her!

2. I want to by "normal" size cloths, and feel good about myself.


Good Luck today Girls and have a good time!

Loves and Hugs

:hug:

TREE

[smolderingvixen]

Hi there Ladies,
I have been so good for the last two days and this morning the scale tells me that I am up 2 pounds. I am not all that worried though because I have been perfectly op and exercised like a mad woman. My rings are super tight this morning so I think that I am retaining....No doubt I will have a nice loss in the next couple of days.:dizzy:

Smart- I know exactly how you feel with the plateau. Keep plugging away...you too are no doubt in line for a nice loss.

Well I am off to walk and work.:angel: Have a super day chickies.Leslie

[Scooter]

Last night I walked a mile and hoping to work myself up to two miles a day and then hopefuly more. I ate like a champ yesterday. I have started counting calories. Trying to stay to about 1600-2000. Been doing good. Drinking my water. Tonight I am going swimming and walking! :dance:

Hope everybody is doing good today!

[PumpkinPrincess]

I'm going home to see my mommy!!!! YEAH!!!!

I'll be gone till late sunday i'll be online though.

[Nightkatt]

Hi all .. only have a few min to catch up .. wow I sure have missed a LOT!!

Well .. its TOM and I have left Jenny Craig to do my own plan .. and as its my first week I was really looking forward to the weigh in .. until TOM arrived! Talk about crap timing lol .. now I wont know if Im doing ok or not! Although .. I did my weigh in .. and I didnt lose anything .. BUT I didnt gain anything .. so I just have to tell myself I must be doing ok or else I would have put on weight like I usually do with TOM visits ... just hope its not going to be my usual 3 week one cos that doesnt half drain me!!

Everyone is doing so well!! Congrats to those that have lost weight or had a great NSV moment ... what a great week for you! I did measure my waist, hips and chest last week (after 4 weeks) and my chest is down 1", hips almost 1" ... but my waist .. its down almost 4"!!! so my pants are all loose around my waist but still fit my hips lol .. still .. its nice to see the difference. Im doing my Turbo Jam 3 times minimum a week now .. still on the Learn and Burn cos Im not quite co-ordinated enough to feel comfortable going on to the next level .. but that will be my goal next month to get up to disc 3 :) I am also doing Pilates at night before I go to bed ... my abs are starting to come alive .. ouch! Didnt think there were any ab muscles under the flab rofl

Anyway .. better go .. have to get my lunch even tho Im not hungry .. have a good day and weekend all ... good luck on staying OP!

[owira]

well today i had my weigh in .. my lil ticker thingy wasn't exact but it is now .. last week when i started WW they weighed me in at 216.8 .. and today i was weighed in at 211.6 .. yay!! thats 5.2 lbs! omg .. even with all the food they have me eatin .. i don't expect that every week ..but i was a lil concerned with how i had been doing and if was eating too much or wrong but seems i am off to a GREAT start! now just gotta not celebrate it to much .. and my TOM is comin up .. so gotta stay strong!
Congrats to everyone on their fantastic progress .. keep on goin chicks!! or is that elves??

[JasonsLea]

Hi all. Guess what I did today? YOGA! OMG I thought I was going to DIE! I kept busting a cramp every five seconds. But you know what? I'm going back next week. The instructor was very nice and the environment was very calming and I swore to myself that I was going to try new things this year. Next activity on my list is water aerobics.

The day ended ****ty though. As some of you already know, I just recently learned how to drive. I've been driving around like crazy ever since. Well today I went to Walmart ( to try to find a sports bra....nothing fit!) and lost track of the time. I was rushing to get back to the parking deck before my mama got off work because she didn't want me driving the car without my license. So I was trying to park and I don't know what it was but for some reason, I couldn't back into the parking lot! *********! My mama caught me and now I can't have the car keys anymore. I nearly started crying and as soon as I got home, I ate two slices of old pizza. I'm calm now. I'm just going to be without the car till next week when I go to get my license. Still sucks though but whatever.

[JennyDee25]

BOOO HOOO!!!!! :tantrum: What's with me today!!!! I was so doubting myself all week thinking I finally broke into the 160's as If I could lose anymore! So here I am eating and eating and eating today! I hope I trick my body some how!

I really aint depriving you; really I'm not! I was just so use to eating terrible choices without moderation! And today I blew really hard! Tee HEE!!!! Jk...Im tired! I blew it! I ate terrible all day long...

Here it is

1.) Breakfast Pizza
2.) Taco salad & fries with gravy
3.) KFC half of my meal which is a super bonus...half of my spicy big crunch meal with fries & gravy
4.) a bag of chips
5.) some popcorn at the fair
6.) a handful of cotton candy!!!!!


Ouch NOW IF I dont gain on Monday...that would be a miracle

[ktandthesmurfs]

Hey everyone!

JennyDee pointed me here becuase my weight loss goal was to lose 20 pounds by Christmas before I even knew about this group!

Things I will Do When I Lose the Weight

1.Go shopping with my uber stylish/skinny friend and actually try things on instead of watching her enviously.

2. Go swimming with my friends.

3. Run a 5k race.

[pixiefalls]

Hmm...all I want for Christmas is some beautiful THIN clothes. Perfect timing.
I was looking at the other thread and I agree with this post^.. hehe.

Do you gals mind if I join?? I'm up for a challenge:D!

[owira]

join away! last movie i saw there were 1000's of elves!! we need all the support and help we can get and give!! welcome to the chaos of this thread .. must warn ya tho .. its heck to keep up with sometimes!!

[annie175]

Well ladies....no loss this week....but I finally did something for me. I start water aerobics on Tuesday and went again last night. OMG-I love it. It is so much fun, and the hour goes by so quickly. It is only 2.50 per session at the Y, and you don't have to be a member to go. So cool. I drop my carpooler off then go to class. It works out perfectly.

Two things I want to do when no longer weight challenged:

1. Buy a motorcycle and learn to ride. I love bikes!

2. Go to a water park and go down the slide without worrying about my weight. I went to a water park this one time before I was divorced. Me, exhubby, and two kids were in line to go down the slide, and when we got up to the top, you couldn't weight more then 200, and they ACTUALLY HAD A SCALE TO WEIGH YOU. I refused to weigh and walked back down the ramp. Now you know everyone had to know I weighed over 200. How freakin embarrassing.

Anyway, my eating has been GREAT all week, so I hope my WI on Monday at WW will be good.

Congrats to everyone on losses and NSVs.

Sleigh bells ring....are you listenin'?

(((HUGS)))

Annie

[katallan]

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting, but my home computer has died and I can't post at work. Hopefully I will have mine up and running by the weekend. I started WW this week and I seem to be doing OK on it. I even exercised 3 days this week! At the gym....

Hope everyone has a great weekend and hopefully I will be back on next week!

[NewDay4MeToo]

Hello chicks!

I have not been posting much, but I have read the entire thread. A lot of people seem to be doing well. I have been losing still, but slowly... at this rate I may not make 40 lbs by Christmas, but the scale is going down, so I'm not sure how much it matters. ;)

For two things I want to do when the weight is off:

1. Next year it's going to be a "hot girl" swimsuit all the way. Something both cute and sexy, I want to be able to look through ALL the bikinis, not just the tankinis that cover my stomach.

2. I want to be in pictures without being scared of the camera. It seems like now, just when I feel like I look ok in an outfit or whatever, I see a picture of myself and shudder.

I just started back to school, and I am commuting an hour each way. I'm scared about this sudden drop in my activity level... any suggestions on continuing the weight loss?

[c_laura]

Hi everyone, I've had a bad week weight wise. I slipped off the wagon last week and ate crappy and then my birthday was on wednesday so I ate out for 2 of 3 meals. And then my aunt took me out yesterday and I ate crappy again. It's been really frustrating scale wise. I know that exercise has been working because I can workout harder, longer, but the scale hasn't budged. At this point I had wanted to have lost 9 lbs but no such luck. Its a lot easier to post on the boards when I'm doing well and eating right/exercising. Its harder when I've just eaten three slices of pizza. Oh well, I've stepped up my workouts so if I can go back to P1 of SBD and stick with it hopefully the muscles I've gained will help accelerate my weightloss.

By christmas I want to:
1) Run 3 miles with my sister (who runs marathons) to look at Christmas lights.
2) buy new professional and smaller cloths (because I'll have gotten my college degree:carrot: )
3) run in a real race

[ktandthesmurfs]

Don't worry c laura. Everyone has a bad few days here and there, as long as you are keeping up the exercise you are still on your way.

I am quite worried about tonight becuase I am going to a big party with my friends for the first time since I've committed to losing weight and I am not sure how it will go. It is when I am with my friends that I eat the most. And I am going to try and avoid alcohol becuase I know how many calories it has but even everyone is drinking.... I am so worried I am just going to screw up. I now it may not seem like a big deal but by hanging out with my friends I am capable of completly binging and eating over 1000 cals at once. AHHH!

[NewDay4MeToo]

I know it can be really hard to be good when with friends in a social eating situation. Here are a couple of suggestions, hope they help!

Allow yourself one "splurge" item. If it's having a sensible portion of chips and salsa, whatever.

Load up on veggies if they are available... you're still eating, but not the bad stuff.

Water! or unsweetened iced tea, or Diet pop... if everyone else is drinking, you can be drinking, too. Just make it a low-cal choice.

Good luck! You can do it.

[ktandthesmurfs]

Thanks alot NewDay4MeToo. I am thinking of bringing some veggies and home made hummus for everyone so I can contribute to the party and have a healthy "way out" of eating all of the regular fatty foods there.

[sakuya3834]

Hey girls. I haven't been posting much lately. I've been around though. I lost quite a few lbs since TOM left.

[smolderingvixen]

Hi there Christmas Chicks! Boy eveyone sounds like they are doing great. Super job ladies with the losses in inches and pounds. I can't believe how much some of you girls exercise. I want to try the turbo jam thing too...but I have a hard time with my knees...it looks fun but I worry about whether it would kill off my knees....I do some pilates but the same concern with the knees...it is hell to be old..lol...I guess it is better than the alternative though. The weather has been great here for walking and swimming...it is already starting to get cooler in the evenings though and that reminds me that fall and then winter are to follow. Exercising in the cooler weather is a pain for me so I want to get started now on something that I can do then. Has anyone taken Belly dancing lessons? there is a place near me that if offering lessons....I certainly have a belly....???
Two things I want to do:

1. I want to go to the amusement park and ride every single ride.

2. I want to go back to Hawaii and parasail.

3. I want to pose for one of those kinda naughty pictures for my husband.


Lots more too but....don't want to hog all the room. Have a great day chickies....Leslie

[JennyDee25]

Okay I figured it out! I so thought it was just me! But I calculated my whole menstrual cycle & little & behold, I know now I am experiencing all this bloatedness feeling because I am pmsing!! And Im getting these ugly food cravings....Duh & retaining water! I tought it was just me...too good to be true to be into the 169! So I definatly will be having a gain this week then TOM too follow! Then a nice present...only if I'm good of course!

I think I overlooked this one because I have never really stayed so commited with eating & exercising before in my weight loss journey for so long!!

So DON"T GIVE UP...YOU WILL GET THERE!

But.....no butts! It's okay do be bloated...it will soon pass! It's okay too feel crabby...of course your body is a natural machine and it's just hard at work right now getting ready for you know what! It really should be a blessing for one because that's were our little ones come from...without it...no babies...TEE HEE! Okay I'm done venting!

[Nightkatt]

Leslie - I know what you mean about the worries of joints ... as I have had multiple ankle breaks and back injuries I was a little concerned too ... but you can adjust it to suit your body .. just dont bend your knees as much, you can still do the pelvic tilt thingy tho, and you dont have to bend your knees up and down too, it really is adaptable .. there are some points I just cant co-ordinate the top half and the bottom half at the same time so I just focus on one or the other .. either way I build up a sweat and up my heart rate .. and its great music to go to as well ... I dont know if it was designed for people over 300 pounds cos some of the moves are a little size interfering lol .. and I havent seen any success stories on the TJ site where they started off over 300 pounds ... still .... there is always a first time :) ... but hopefully by the time I get down to the 200 pound range I should have the routine down pat lol ..

Humm ... what do I want to do when I lose my weight??

Honestly, I really dont have anything I really look forward to doing. lol .... when I have wanted to do something Ive just done it .. never thought of my weight stopping me ... definitely wouldnt go on weird rides or bungy jump ... wouldnt wear a bikini or g-string regardless of my size lol ..

Oh wait ... there is something I would like to do .... the pic on the side of my posts was taken in 2004 in London, it was one of those places that does your make up and hair etc ... I would like to do that again .. but instead of just head shots .. I would like a few other shots taken as well ... and I want to have a nice family Christmas photo as well .. and then on my 35th birthday I want to get myself a really nice outfit that isnt baggy and that shows off my weight loss (hoping for about 80lbs by my birthday in April). So ok ... I do want to do something when I have lost my weight .... but ... even if I dont reach one of my goals .. chances are I would pretty much to that anyway rofl .. for my birthday anyway :)

[Zorak]

Sign me up for the Pant Size Challenge please. :D

Two Things I Will Do When I Lose the Weight

1)Shop because I desperately need clothes

2)Maintain

Real exicting stuff. :carrot:

Hey everyone!

JennyDee pointed me here becuase my weight loss goal was to lose 20 pounds by Christmas before I even knew about this group!

Things I will Do When I Lose the Weight

1.Go shopping with my uber stylish/skinny friend and actually try things on instead of watching her enviously.

2. Go swimming with my friends.

3. Run a 5k race.

I can understand not wanting to shop for clothes that you will just shrink out of. ;)

However, the only thing stopping you from swimming with your friends and running a 5k is you. Don't put your life on hold because you aren't thin.

The event coordinators of a race aren't going to turn you away because you don't look like an Olympic athlete. Nobody cares. Just enter one and have fun.

And yes wearing something as form fitting as a swimsuit can be daunting, but it's better to put one on than to miss out on the fun. I always figure that if my appearance is that horrific, then people can always look away. If someone has a problem, then that is their issue and not mine.

Not to pick on you, but your post sounds too much like the "old" me that cared too much about what other people thought. I made myself miserable comparing myself to other people and constantly worrying about what others thought of me. However, life is so much better when you say "screw it" and just do your own thing. :D

[owira]

NewDay4Me - about ya commute dilemma .. i commute 45 minutes to work each day so i can relate.. it takes a big chunk out of ya time .. ya can't seem to make yaself get up early and exercise and by the time you drive home ..ya to tired to exercise .. so what i did was find a place to exercise a few blocks from my work .. and with your school maybe there is a gym there .. i go there before i come home to make sure i don't skimp out on it from being tired .. anyways thats what i have had to do after 2 years of wasting a membership closer to home.. cause was just to tired to go there after drivin home .. i had wound down ..and couldn't wind up again .. laughs .. hope it helps

smolderingvixen- laughs.. i love that name!! anyways .. if you are interested in the belly dancin go and try it out!! have fun with it!! ya never know .. ya might find a great new career .. heh .. i wish there was something fun like that around here ..but i live in very rural area .. i would love to take yoga ..but alas.. there is no where around here that offers that .. and am kinda scared to try it at home without any kind of supervision! let me kno if ya do and how it goes!! it sounds like fun!

JennyDee- i feel for ya!! laughs .. i hate the cravin monsters ..and i know mine are about 3 days hiding around the corner so this week will have its own challenge for me .. keep strong !! jus keep tellin yaself .. it will pass!! slow and steady win the race!! breathe in ..breathe out... oh and my personal favorite ... mother nature is a *itch!!

ktandthesmurfs- i kinda agree with Zorak- part of a healthy life is a healthy self-image.. you are workin hard to get where you want to be and if you want do do something .. be like nike! *JUST DO IT!* easier said then done huh? but after each small step comes a huge victory for yourself .. maybe ya have a friend that would give ya moral support and go with ya on the 5K .. you will probably find a very supportive group of people there that all just want to be a part of something and have fun and you will too!

as for what i want to do when i lose my weight?

i want that moment that ya look on the scale and say .. i did it.. finally! no one will be ever to take that moment away from me ..

as far as clothes and such .. eh .. they come and go .. but my self image .. my self esteem .. that won't go anywhere.. altho a few slinky sexy outfits and a nice pair of jeans that fit JUST right .. will go a LONGGGG way in gettin that self image feelin up .. snickers~

[annie175]

Happy Saturday Ladies.........

For all of you with joint, knee, and ankle problems...OMG try water aerobics. I just started this week. It is so easy on your body and yet I still feel muscle pain here and there, so it has to be working. I love the water, and don't know why I took so long to try water aerobics. It is the greatest. I went Tuesday and Thursday night then again this morning. I truly love, love, love it. My GF has been trying to get me to go for about 6 years, and finally did. Try it ladies, it is great.

Down another pound today, FINALLY. Must be the water aerobics and eating healthier. Portions still need to be cut back a bit, but better.

Have a wonderful weekend.

(((HUGS)))

Annie

[nymmy]

I fell out of reading here, because I have soent the last 3 days binging. I feel horrible! I probably gained back the whole 6 pounds I lost. I did a bad thing and weighed in this morning and im up 9 pounds! gah. I know that will even out in the next few days with drinking water and (pooping heh) but still. Im so disappointed in myself.

So Im back, because I need support. I need someone(s) to care about me and what I am doing. To encourage me, to make me feel proud of my efforts.

I think my binging and weight is connected to my husband. I always overeat, and sometimes binge when he is home, when he is working and coming home at night I can maintain control.. I dont know. Its something I need to think about a bunch thats for sure! Does anyone else have problems with this?

[DeafinlySmart]

I tried water aerobics when I was pregnant with my first. It was fun! I wish the base (military) gym had that. Heck I wished they had yoga.


I binge (ie, don't eat as well) when I'm frustrated, tired, don't have the will to care. I also know that we use eating as a comfort tool. What's more comfortable than sharing dinner with hubbie (i'm assuming you meant a positive interaction). The trick will be to come up with NEW really cool meals that both of you like.

My favorite (self defeatist line) is "Yeah, well I just don't care right now (ie, I'm tired)."

My ticker hasn't moved. In fact I've gained. I haven't been perfect but I haven't been horrible either. I've accepted it, but I also know the beginning of school (work) will bring some stresses and I will probably say "Yeah, well I just don't care right now."

[babybelly]

2 things I want to do.
1) I want to be the skinny one of the family again. Growing up I had names like Skinny Minny and Bones cause I was so skinny but now my 2 sisters are skinnier but they haven't had kids either.

2) Go Shopping! I can't wait to buy new cute clothes again.

[JennyDee25]

Oh my goodness! Help me...I've been a binger all day today!!!!!!! Madness happening at this end of the world & I have cramps from HELL! UGH...& I'm Being Queen *itch over here! If I was around me I would be hiding! Geez louise. ME & my honey are short for money right now and we were joking because I was warning him that I would be pmsing soon just after he said this is the worst thing that could happen too us right now having no money...and then he said okay that's the 2nd worse because these weeks are by far the worst!

I know, I know I'm a B at this time...of course I feel so miserable! See I'm venting again. :p

Too all us bingers out there! Let's stop for our innerselves...these cravings are testing us too see how we will react...and I'm putting an end too mine RIGHT NOW & GONNA DRINK MY WATER FOR THE DAY!

[ktandthesmurfs]

Sign me up for the Pant Size Challenge please. :D

Two Things I Will Do When I Lose the Weight

1)Shop because I desperately need clothes

2)Maintain

Real exicting stuff. :carrot:



I can understand not wanting to shop for clothes that you will just shrink out of. ;)

However, the only thing stopping you from swimming with your friends and running a 5k is you. Don't put your life on hold because you aren't thin.

The event coordinators of a race aren't going to turn you away because you don't look like an Olympic athlete. Nobody cares. Just enter one and have fun.

And yes wearing something as form fitting as a swimsuit can be daunting, but it's better to put one on than to miss out on the fun. I always figure that if my appearance is that horrific, then people can always look away. If someone has a problem, then that is their issue and not mine.

Not to pick on you, but your post sounds too much like the "old" me that cared too much about what other people thought. I made myself miserable comparing myself to other people and constantly worrying about what others thought of me. However, life is so much better when you say "screw it" and just do your own thing. :D

Maybe I should have been a little more clear. I have never stopped myself from going swimming with my friends or anything because I am over weight, in fact, I am the first person to suggest something fun like swimming, but once I lose the weight I will feel more confident and comfortable. And the reason I am not running 5k's is because (while they wouldn't mind me not looking like and Olympic athlete) they might mind me walking the majority of the race. Just a thought.

[owira]

Actually i don't think they care wether ya walk it or run it .. just long as ya part of it .. its about being healthy ..not being competitive... the ones that want the competitiveness of it ..then thats great .. but there are tons that don't care bout what place they come in .. its just in the finishing of it!!

[Ivy13]

Hi girls,

I'll make my official weight-in day Sunday morning, because it seems Sunday evenings are somehow inspiring me to cheat... :(
Anyway, even with cheating a little, I'm down 2 more pounds this week, which is what is supposed to be in phase 2. Today I ate some chocolate, but after that we took out our bikes, dusted them off, and we went to the park. It was really nice, altough tomorrow my legs will be really sore... :)
My husband is doing SB with me, but he cheats more often, and he is losing more weight.... This is not fair!!
A little encouragement for all the girls who binged or cheated this week: keep your eyes on the prize ladies, and if you fell of the tracks go right back on. We are humans, its normal to fail from time to time, but we have a challenge to complete!
:hug:

Ivy

[NewDay4MeToo]

This weekend, I had 3000 calories for both Saturday and Sunday. That is a really good weekend for me, with no major splurges. I am proud of me. :D

How is everyone doing? It's been almost three weeks! My official weigh-in is Tuesday, but I am thinking I'm going to lose this week. I have to remember this good feeling when I am tempted to chow down on bread or sweets or whatever.

Kepp going, girls. We can do this!

[GoingGoal]

Congrats Ivy on your loss. I bet your bike ride felt good!! :smug:
As you said I am keeping my eyes on the prize!! Weigh in this morning found me 3 more pounds down!!! :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: Doing the happy dance!!!!

[Rosario]

Great job on eating right this weekend Chrisitine!!!

I am only down 0.6 pound for these last two weeks!!! Ay yi yi!!! I better start wokring my butt off ( i am really trying though!!!). Hope you guys are all doing good on your WIs!!!

[owira]

Goood mornin Ladies n Gentlemen *just in case* coverin my bases ya kno .. ok .. my mornin has been full of .. uhm.. me dyin laughing actually .. and honestly i can't tell anyone but maybe here cause if I told my husband or anyone around here this they would never understand ..and prolly call in the lil dudes in the white jackets ... but here goes ... i have two teenagers in my house .. no toddlers at all .. just incase there is some confusion in my statements ..but I FEEL like there is a toddler around here .. and in a way I guess that is a good relation to what we are all doing by re-creating ourselves and our eating habits ... but this mornin I got up .. ate breakfast .. went to bathroom ...and went poo! .. and thought to myself ..yay!! i went poo!! *huh?* I'm an adult! this isn't a big deal! but to Us dieters and such it can be huh?! right? tell me i am not crazy!! but there is more!! after i died laughin at myself for that thought .. and my husband in other room goin ..whats so funny?! .. and me going .. uhm..nothin! I get in the bath and start thinkin about other odd thoughts I have seemed to have since losing weight .. like a couple weeks ago I looked in mirror after gettin outta shower and goin .. ooooo look .. there's my belly button!! and i didn't have to hunt for it!! .. and then there was *omg .. the rolls are gettin a lil smaller .. i kno this cause now i can look down in the tub and actually see my uhm .. well .. you get the idea! so .. after reading this I hope you all aren't goin .. ok this chick really needs some serious help!! and might share a few of your odd thoughts! But it seems i am like a toddler .. rediscovering things .. even parts of myself i haven't seen in a while!! *well not w/o being a contortionist*

[PumpkinPrincess]

Owira How Wonderful!!!! I love your idea of thinking of yourself as a toddler! Its so true! Keep going girl!!!:hug: :carrot:

[PumpkinPrincess]

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[JasonsLea]

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