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I've been bad. And maybe a little delusional. Basically, I haven't been watching what I was eating or doing. I've been lazy and the scale showed it. As always, I have a plan. Rejoining WW Thursday......and I just realized that is Thanksgiving. I wonder if they are still going to have it? Regardless, I'm rejoining this week and am going back to counting my points and writing everything down. I'm getting a fresh start in other areas of my life - new job, new state - why not my WL?

Shari – We all get tested on this journey to a healthy lifestyle. I’m glad you didn’t beat yourself up to much and have came up with a fix. I think rejoining WW will get you motivated and moving once again to be a loser. Sounds like a fresh and wonderful start is on its way!

Well I went to meet my orthopedic surgeon today. I was given two options. 1. was a to have an MRI and see if I have Bursitis and to see how best to treat this. He believes I do in fact have it. 2. Was to give me a cortisone shot and continue with physical therapy. I’m not to do any heavy lifting or twisting movements with my arm. I’m to take my meds. I have to go back on the Dec. 21 to see if all is ok. If not he wants me to have an MRI and possible surgery.

Mez ~ Good luck!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

I'm kinda proud of myself. My auntie called early this morning wanting to know if I was coming by. She sent over my cousin to pick me up. Called my mama, her and the family were watching football, of course. My auntie made a FABULOUS Thanksgiving dinner. I had a little of everything and I was FULL! A FIRST! Usually, I get seconds....thirds...sometimes fourths but not today. I think it's because she put spinach in the mac'n'cheese (that rocked out loud!). When I left, all I had on my to-go plate was mounds of spinach mac and a little sliver (I've never seen a piece that small....and I cut it!) of sweet potato pie.....my favorite pie! So I think I did good. :)

:wave: everyone!

TOM arrived yesterday so I went to Walmart and brought apples and wheat pretzels to combat the sugar and salt cravings. Now, I just need my jug of diet coke and I'll be okay. :)

Where are all my girls at?

I've decided that as soon as I get to Texas, I'm going to find a dance class. Dance class has been the only class that I have went to even though I was always the biggest, most ackward, and usually was so self concious i almost cried. But I love dance so much even though I have two left feet. I want to get better. So I'm going to bite the bullet and do it. I'm going to accomplish something I want FOR ONCE dammit!

4 days to go.....hold my hand.:bb:

Shari - Am keeping my fingers crossed you find a wonderful instructor. I love to dance I'm not very good but do it anyways.

On my side... the reason I've been MIA is my daughter had a miscarriage. She had her tubes tied after her daughter was born. (15 months ago) She had no idea she was pregnant. She was at my home and said she hadn't been feeling well then it happen. She had a normal period the last couple months (I had my period for a couple months when I had my son) I'm not very good with words we are just so shocked and saddend by this. I'm trying to eat on plan but somedays I just don't care... I know I need to get back to things and I will... I really can't write much more right now.

Mez ~ :hug: :hug: :hug: for you, your DD, and that baby. :(

Thanks Shari :)

I've decided not to weight myself until the 1st of the year. I don't know if my weight gain will effect me to an I just don't care stage. I'm also ready to lose some serious LBS and not see them ever again. So let's kick some bum!

Hey everyone. So my first week in SA is about to come to a end and I have seen NOTHING! I've just been trying to survive in a tiny hotel room with four other people, without my car, without shooting myself. LOL But Mama found a apartment today so soon I will have some peace! And I'm going up to get my car this weekend so I will be able to start exploring this new city. This week has been crappy eating wise also. I had NO money coming down here so I've had to eat what my fam has and let me tell you WHITE BREAD SUCKS! Ugh! Maybe I've gotten spoiled on wheat bread. Can't wait till I get paid this weekend and get some REAL food!

Stopping in to say HI to an old friend!! Shari, it's/used to be "Wide in Winnipeg" here!! I've been missing ya!

Hey everyone. Yeah, it's me, I'm back....kinda. Settling down in SA, haven't met anyone and kinda lonely, my shyness is kicking my ***! Haven't been OP for the past three weeks, kinda hard when you have NO money and your family eats....unclean (white bread and fried chicken :barf:). BUT I have starting drinking green tea (with sugar...that's all they have!) and eating grapefruit....and I do have to walk everywhere so it's a start. As you can see, I've wiped the slate clean so to speak. Starting over new. Kind of crazy that all this stuff is changing at the beginning of the new year huh? Mama found a apartment, I have to share a room with my sister (who is as spoiled as three year old milk) and that is driving me NUTS but the place has a free little gym so that cool. I'm still joining a gym cause I want to get into yoga and dance but it's nice that on days I can't make it there, I can just walk next door to the apartment fitness room. Hope to be back in full mode soon! Peace!

:hohoho:Merry Christmas!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! How are all my gals doing?

I hope everyone is doing okay. I'm doing okay, unusually hopeful about the future. Things are kinda hectic but I know I will get my stuff straight soon. I wish this thread would come back to life but I know how life can be. Miss you guys!

Hi Shari!! I got your PM but I'm not allowed to PM you back till I have 25 posts under my belt! LOL!
Maybe this is # 25???
I'm doing well and am on plan so far! I'll catch up to you soon, take care!
Wendy

Nope this is only post 23! LMAO!

:hug: Wendy.

So today was a okay day. My teeth have been hurting since this morning and it's caused a headache. :( I can't wait to get my dental back so I can go get this fixed!

I need to start paying more attention to the sales ad in the newspaper cause Walgreens had a sale on those fabulous Fiber One bars and it ended tonight! I was only able to get two boxes. :no:

They were also having a sale on that Special k protein water. They were only $1 each so I got one of each flavor (they only had two). Has anyone tried these?

:celebrate::hb:HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little brother Marquis who is 14 today! I'm still trying to figure out how that happened since yesterday he was two and attached to my hip. :?: I felt HORRIBLE cause I got up this morning, saw him all day, and didn't wish him a happy birthday! BUT I didn't know today's date until I was on the bus on the way to work! :dizzy: He doesn't care though. Mama brought him a new Yugioh game and he's been occupied all day. I brought him some sunflower seeds and soda when I got off work. :)

WW tomorrow!!!!

HI Sheri!! Hope your mouth doesnt hurt for long!

I don't think we get those Fiber One bars up here in Canada and I have never heard of the water!Wow, you got neat things in the States! LOL!
Doing well on the working out, been sticking to program and have just finished day 9!! Wahoo!

Wendy ~ It happens on and off. So ready to go to the dentist and get it fixed. WTG on 9 days!

Well, I DID IT! Finally! Went to both the meeting and gym today. :carrot: The meeting was very nice, even though (as usual!) I was the youngest there. At the assessment, the trainer was surprised at my strength. I told her, 'I'm healthy, I'm just fat'. :dizzy: I created a page on Xanga.com, this one is just for my WL progress. Please drop by and comment, you don't have to be a member to leave comments (that's one of the reasons I chose Xanga). The link is in my sig. I posted my current goals and tickers on there. :D

Crap, I forgot to post that I lost 1.5 this week.

:bravo: Good Job You!!!

Thank you!

Let's talk about my luck: after almost 15 years, it decides to SNOW in back in Birmingham! UGH!

You want snow?? Come on up for a visit and bring your parka, it's -37 C here!LOL!

No thanks Wendy. I'm not really a cold weather person. LOL It's just the principle: after almost a decade and a half, it decides to snow AFTER I move. What's up with that?

Down 3.6 this week.

Hey I love this thread because I've got 102lbs to lose. Looking at it in 10 lbs 10 times makes it a lot more swallowable lol I've lost 3lbs this week.

Welcome and WTG Viola!

Today I felt pretty....it felt GREAT!

Tomorrow is WI, don't think I did good but I'm not sweating it. Starting off tomorrow early with a trip to the gym before my meeting.

Happy Feb. yall!

I want yall to check out my current blog post. It explains me two goals for this month. :)

Hey Shari,
I know I been MIA for sometime well you know about my daughter. Well shortly after that my mother in law passed. I thought I had everything under control then I log on and see a wonderful friend I met on 3FC 100 club has passed due to cancer. I tell you I was taken completely off guard! She was a wonderful person and the main reason I've not given up my fight with fat!
I feel so lost and ready to say the heck with it all. But I can't I know Sarah would say to me. Don't give up Mezster!! You can do this!
So here I am ready to fight and honor Sarah for that fire she instilled in me. I know it's just an ember but soon it will be a blazing flame!
I'm ready 10lbs at a time!

Hi Mez. :hug: So sorry about your MIL and Sarah. I'm glad you are back!

It's really nice to be back. My husband bought me The Beck Diet Book before christmas. (I was so happy since It was sold out everytime I went to the bookstore) I've only read a few pages the other day. It sound very interesting. It uses cognitive therapy techniques for dieting . So it's will work with any plan.
I don't have a set plan and I really need to set one in stone so I don't stray. I weight myself and noticed that I am at the same weight as in Oct. Which is nice since I expected a huge gain.
I'm glad to hear your all moved into your new home and have found a fitness center. After I log off her I need to sit down and write my fitness plan down. I
know that it will improve my mental state so I'm going to try 15 minutes a day.
Well I better get moving.

Hey guys!! This is an awsome idea.. looking at the big picture never worked for me but this would.. I can lose 10 lbs for sure :)

Welcome to 10 lbs at a time starbucksfreak!
I lookforward to helping w/ your weight loss journey.
Do have a set plan?

Mez ~ I have to get back into a workout routine. Starting tomorrow morning.

WELCOME STAR!!!

Shari - I need to start moving bum also. This is what I have the most time struggling with. I know I need to make time for this even if it's 10 minutes.

Update on The Beck Diet Book. It is a real eye opener! I'm only on my 3rd day and it's has stopped me from eating and buying junk! It really made me think about my reason for losing weight. One note on the book if you do plan on doing this you'll need a few office supplies sticky notes, recipe cards and a notebook. (at least that is what I've had to buy so far)

Mez ~ Glad that book seems to be working for you. I've never been into reading diet books. I get confused. LOL

Actully the book is a very easy read. It gives a new skill everyday to help you with your plan. It reinfoces these skills by having you write these down so you know your triggers.

Yesteday I weight in and I'm down 2lbs. Which I'm very happy about! I know it could be more if I pump it up and workout. One step at a time.

WTG Mez!

I lost .2 this week. Better than nothing.

Shari if it's one thing we know is those little losses add up to big losses in time.
It's nice to see the scale move. Congrats.

Well I am now going to try and start my day at 5 am so I can things in order so I have time to workout before the grandkids get here. I'm not so sure it will work out since I don't want to grumpy or tired when they are here. My grandson is doing great with his reading. He's loves Biscuts books right now. He's one smart cookie! (Spoken like a true grandma) I try and plan out the day and today is going to be art day. They love to fingerpaint and color to music. I just found some sissors that say they are for toddlers. The others I have are still to big for my grandson to use. I think they are geared towards grade school.
I think I'm going to weight myself everyday so I can see how my weight is flexing this winter. When TOM is on it's way I can go up 5 lbs! (and I never know when it's comming!) So this will be a good key for me to go by.

Awww, I love it when you talk about your grandkids. :) My mama and them are going back to Bama this weekend to get some stuff out of storage and she's going by my old apartment to get the cat. I told my BFF to give her my scale too!

I would be lost w/o my scale! I'm glad you'll be getting it back.

These last two days have been SO wonderful! Mama took everyone out of town to get the stuff out of storage and I've had the place to myself this whole weekend! I definitely need to get my own place cause I miss it!

Shari I know what you mean! I love being home alone so relaxing... hubby gone to work,son gone at school, grandkids at home.... just play music and catch up on 3FC's

Everyone is back and the house is in chaos again but this time WAY more cramped! I've decided to move out by March. Overtime overload this month for sure! At least Mama brought my scale for me! I feel a little more complete now. :D

Since St. Val day is Thursday, I've decided to surpass my WI tomorrow and just wait. Two extra days to try to undo some TOM damage. I went to Gold's today! The one closest to me is unimpressive. :( Pool and jacuzzi is way smaller than the one at the Y in Birmingham AND it's RIGHT smack out there were all can see! I mean, as SOON as you walk in, you see the pool! No frosted glass or anything! *sigh* I went into the locker room and this nice older lady tried to assure me that no one evers pays attention to people in the pool but I have doubts. You know I'm self concious. I wondered around the locker room, it was so-so, and they only have a sauna. I hate saunas! I love steam rooms! I can't wait till I get my car. Hopefully other Golds around San Antonio are a little better. :?:

Shari do you have an house/apt in mind? Good idea to way for your weight in. I would not feel comfortable where they located the pool. Personally I think it’s there more for looks than to get people to work out. Ok I’m a dork what is the difference between a sauna and a steam room?

As for me I’m tried as heck today! I went to bed early but guess not early enough. I’m having terrible thoughts of what if the weight doesn’t come off no matter what I do. Not like a plateau but like my body won’t let go. I know it’s not possible but the feeling is there and I’m having a heck of a time over coming it!

Mez ~ :hug:

A sauna is this REALLY hot room that has this thing with hot rocks that you can put water on to get a little steam. A steam room is really hot too but it's constantly pumping in steam so you're damp. In a sauna you're hot but a kinda stuck in the desert without water hot and a steam room you're still hot but you feel kinda hydrated at the same time.....and it just feels AWESOME! Confused yet? LOL

LOL nope you explained it wonderfully!! Thanks
Geez I'm tired once again...maybe TOM will be showing it's ugly self soon. Yesterday I did a science project with my grandson. It's tiny volcano (size of a kiwi) plactic toy. He had a blast well both my grandkids did. They kept sticking their fingers in the hole so they could get the bubbles on them. I don't know how many times I refilled it lets just say I went though 1/2 bottle of vinager. He wanted to take it home to show his dad. So I sent the rest of the vinager and some baking soda. It is a rather cute and next time I'll add food coloring to the vinager. Seeing them lol really made my day.

long time no post! now im back and ready to give this weight loss deal another adrenaline rush. lets just say i had been "sort of" trying to lose weight but mostly mantaining. Now im back and ready to start this again. hello once again to everyone and lets get this going! i will be updating you all every sunday which is my weigh in day. the last time i posted i think i was at 190 something or 180 something but it was 185+ at least.. now im at 178 and trying my best to keep on losing but it has gotten so hard. its like my body says enough lol but i know i can lose way more.

Mez ~ Now I wanna make a lil volcano! LOL

WOOOT! Welcome back Pinup! WTG on maintaining!

Down 1.6 today.

Pinup – Welcome back!! Congrats on your loss and maintaining!

Shari – Congrats on your 1.6 loss!!!

As for me my husband bought me Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party for my workouts. It has a get in shape and track your calories workout mode. I’m going to try it later today. He asked if I wanted to go out for dinner. I said yes. I placed my order along with a to go box. So when I got my food I put ½ of what I got in. I didn’t eat all what I had left. So that went into the box. I also wasn’t the least bit hungry!!! So I’m keeping those fingers tightly cross this continues. My daughter bought me Heelys. I’ve been wanting those forever. LOL My son has been my strictest protester! I was big into roller skating teen up to high school. (our rink closed) My son seen them and said mom please don’t skate with them in the stores! LOL . I said I won’t I’ll just skate down to your class to get you at the end of the day. J/K Should have seen the look on his face. I’m not sure if he thinks I’m too old or too fluffy for them. Personally I think they are going to be a blast with the grandkids this summer. I have skates for my grandson or he can ride his scooter or bike while I Heely.

OMG you got Heelys?! Don't break a ankle. I've never been good with skates.

ok, so i'm on a constant roller coaster with my weight. I lost 60# after my daughter was born, then i got pregnant with my son and now i'm almost back to as heavy as i was before i had my daughter. I bought a juicer, did well in january with it, lost 10#, but for feb i just couldnt get my act together. \i went back to work after my mat leave and while i've maintained the 10# loss, i havent lost any more. i'm thinking of trying that nutrisystem diet where you order the food. has anyone tried that and has it worked at all, or am i just better to go the cheaper way and portion my own food.

Shari - I was really good on skates once. I've yet to try out the heelys. I can't wait I just don't have time. Right now I'm wearing the shoes so I get use to how they feel before I try skating.

jellybeanz - Welcome! What cute babies!! I tried nutrisystem a long time ago I didn't like the food. So naturally it was better for me to go my own. Right now I'm learning to eat healthy with Weight Watchers Pure Points Software. It's WW on my computer. A friend bought me the software long ago. So I dont go to meetings or anything. I'm also reading The Beck Diet Solutions. It's a step by step program to retrain your eating habits. It has been working wonderful for me. That is the key to WL you need to find something that will work for you! So just because nutrisystem didn't work for me it might for you. Personally I feel there are so many healthy foods out there these days and I need to retrain myself with the foods I confront everyday.

:wave: Mez! WI tomorrow, wish me luck!

Jelly ~ Welcome! I agree with what Mez said.

Sending much luck to you shari!!!
I"m skipping my WI this week. TOM is here. I may jump on the scale just to see but I won't log it in as my offical weight. I do like to take note on how much I do gain at this time so I get use to them.

I stayed the same this week Mez. Dodged a bullet. Need to get back on track this week.

shari - those near misses can really get one motivated. You've had alot on your plate lately. Pat yourself on the back you maintained. You will do this!!

:hug: Mez :) I went to wallyworld today and brought myself some fiber bars and that new fiber one cereal for this next two weeks. I have to go back tomorrow to get my soy milk that they just starting stocking.

My husband bought some fiber bars. I'll have to give one a try. The new food/drinks I've tried since my restart are those Special K Protien Drinks. I love the tea and I just now am trying the strawberry kiwi. They have 2 box sizes I bought the one that has 14 packets. ($7.?? a bit expensive but so is fast food I don't buy anymore) They are 30 calories 5g Fiber 0 Sugars and 5 grs protien.

I also bought a South Beach Living On the Go Protien Drinks. 7 Packets and I Believe they were $2.?? I bought the troical Breeze it is also good. It also has 30 calories but only 3g of Protien it does have 5 g of fiber. I'm using them in my workouts. I heard somewhere protien will give you more energy so what the heck it's worth a try. I don't care for workouts...I'm trying to faze out that hate word.. and contiune to use better maybe someday I'll write I love to workout. :) Speaking of workouts I'm giving myself 1/2 hr on here then off to workout.

Oooooo, I love the Special K protein drinks! They ARE expensive but I love your logic. :) I need to see if I can find those South Beach ones and give them a try.

I had a great workout. I'm not sure if it was the SB Protien Drink that helped reguardless I felt great. I am suffering from not drinking my morning coffee but I chose to ignore those headaches if figure it's the price I pay for drinking it. I've often quick coffee. The headaches don't last long. I feel it's a cleaning process!

I seen Target had the south beach drink on clearence. Strawberry Bananna for a bit over $3.00. I bought mine at Wally World.

Well it looks like surgery for me on Monday. One of the gallstones I have is 1 1/2 inch. It was pretty much of a done deal as far as surgery no thinking about it. So off to the doctor thurday to make sure my heart and lungs et are ok for it. If they do laparoscopic my recover will be quicker since it's only 4 small incisions usually recover time is around 10 days. If they have to open me enough for his hand to get through it's will be 4 days in the hospital and much longer recovery. I was told that the doctor plans on doing it laparoscopic but things may change durning surgery and he will do open surgery. I sure hope not since it will leave a bigger scar and the recovery time. So that is where I sit now. I've have to make a to do list of things I'll need done before Monday. Plus they said shop for the food you plan to eat afterward. I'll try and pop on to answer, support and just be there for you guys. If what I say is short please don't be offended. Take Care

Mez ~ I hope the surgery goes okay and you get well soon! My BFF had gallstones removed about a year ago.

I'm doing it again. Unconciously sabotaging myself. I'm back up to 250 again. :( That was all I could think about today, wondering how I can stop myself from doing that and WHY do I do it! 3FC sent me a sign once again! First thread i see when I log on, out of the blue, a YEAR old thread!
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112971
I have alot of stuff to think about but I do feel a little better.

I'm glad you feel better. I've heard this from about everyone! Mine is getting below 200lbs. Everytime I get close I jump back up. I've lost 40 lbs 3 times now. It really gets me upset. I'm thinking the only way I'm going to get below is if I loss 11 lbs in the days it takes me to recover from my operation. I don't see that happening. The Beck Book is really helping me with the little things I do with out thinking. Like how much I actually eat while standing be it at store samples, while cooking and getting the grandkids meals ready. I never thought I did it that much! So 1 day they just want you to noticed yourself doing it then the next is to try and curb it. I continued til I no longer do that. I still catch myself then I go and sit but to be honest. To me it's not worth it to go and sit each time I want to pop something in my mouth. So I no longer do that. They also teach about when you desire something or if it's a craving or true hunger. It has stopped me from eating when I realised what I was feeling. There are so many chapters maybe there is one on this mental block we go through I'll read ahead and see what they say. I've been stuck on on chapter right now. Your to eat breakfast but skip lunch and so you know what true hunger is get to know that feeling. Then say to yourself this isn't fatal I will be fine until I cook a healthy meal I'm not straving. I can wait I'm in control... you know a pep talk. I've not been able to do that yet. I think I'm stalling because fittness is comming up. UGH!

Mez ~ I think I might have to read that book....

I have no willpower.:( I can't resist overeating in this house! I'm weak.:mad: This is a complete cop-out but I'm done fighting myself over food until I get my own place. I'm done weighing myself until I get my own place. BUT I will start getting into a workout routine again. My goals this month will be purely aerobic. :woops:

Shari, I'm sorry to hear your having such a problem with eating. It's not a cop out. Your dealing with alot. Try and take a deep breath and think of when the binges hit you. I know this is hard but do you think somthing is triggering it.
If you can get some veggies cut up and eat those. Try and make a list of things you can do instead of eating. Give yourself some time to try and stop it. Like 5 minutes or more. You can do this we just need to figure out a way.I am happy to see you have an aerobic plan. That is a huge plus! I just took my meds so I hope you understand what I wrote.

Mez ~ Understood. :hug:

Shari, How it is going? I doing ok still in pain but it's something I have to push thought. The meds make me so tired so I'm trying to keep moving. I did 1 mile WATP express walk. I didn't do the back kicks but kept walking. I really felt it in my belly and at the end I wanted to do maybe another mile but I stopped myself. I have alot of housework to catchup on. So I did some not all. I still have to do a few dishes. I did get the major stuff done laundry and vaccuming/dusting. I'm just so darn tired but I know won't be able to do the housework if I didn't take my meds. Double edge sword.

Mez, I'm doing okay. I actually made the 16+ hour drive to Birmingham by myself so yay me! I'm leaving tonight to make the trip back. I'm glad you're doing okay and hope the meds are doing what they're supposed to. :hug:

Shari, I've stopped taking the meds. Well I do take one before bed. I was just too dazed and sleepy when I took them. While I do feel my staples if I keep busy then it doesn't hurt so much. WOW lady that is a LOOOOOOOONG drive. No kidding yay you!!!! You becareful on you way back. Don't forget your music.

I finally made it back.....after lots of crap. Let's just say that New Orleans is my hated city right now. Read my blog for a little more indepth.

count me in! this is what ive been doing, the "big picture" is 2 overwhelming

Welcome pipernoswiper! The Big Picture was also too overwhelming for me as well. I lookforward to helping you with your new lifestyle. It looks like your doing well. Are you on a certain plan? For me it's WW software.

Welcome Piper!

Piper are you using a certain plan?

How you doing Mez?

My mama saw that apartment I fell in love with and she liked! I'll know by Tuesday whether or not it's going to be mine.

checking in, so far since last month ive lost 4 pounds.. 4 pounds in 1 month! i know i should be excited but i know i can do so much better and i hate beating myself up about it but i need to start loggin in more so i can see all you girls progress and keep myself motivated. either way, congrats to everyone on their continued weight loss. :^:

Pinup ~ GOOD TO SEE YOU! :hug: 4 lbs is fantastic!

Shari

Shari – I’m doing better. I went to get my staples out last Thursday but they left one in. I didn’t get my walking in because it kind of slip open this weekend. I put some butterfly closures bandages on it. That seem to work but thought best to wait until today to workout. I this last one out Wed. My eating yesterday was a bit out of control. I think partly to TOM but who knows. I was 2lbs down now I’m treading stepping on the scale. Fingers crossed on that apt.

PinupDreams – Congrats on the 4lbs loss!

As for me like mentioned above dreading weighing in. I plan on walking my LS 4 Mile Fast walk. Minus the jogging since my doctor said I couldn’t do that.

Do you ladies mind if I join in? I started at having about 75 lbs to lose but am happy to say that I am now down 5 lbs. My weigh in is also on Mondays.

I am a mom of two and a proud Army wife. We are all currently living in Korea and I am looking at losing as much as I can in a healthy way by the time we leave for the states in November.

Jamie

Overit - Welcome!! Some hints on WL. Try and plan your food, log it and get some sort of workout. NUMBER 1 IS NEVER GIVE UP!!!

Mez ~ I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your WI! :hug:

:welcome: Overit!

I stepped on the scale today.....bad bad bad! Major wake up call. This may sound stupid but I never really thought I could get above 255. Seriously. I've never been no matter how much I've slacked. But I am now. 257.6 :yikes: *breathe* That hurts to type. My fingers are burning! :hot:

Okay, okay I have a plan of course. When have I ever been without a plan, huh? :cool: Everything's cool. I just need to get back in the groove of things. I brought most of my clothes back from Bama so hopefully one of these bags has my swimsuit in it. :crossed: If so, I can start back with water aerobics and my exercise will be set. :swim: As for eating, I've decided to try a bit of intuitive eating, along with limited sweets and no fast food. I really need to get in check with my body and my mind, ya know?

Shari - Great Plan!!! We all slip I'm so very proud of you. Your thinking of how to recharge I'm here for you!!

:)

Well my binge maked it so I lost 1lbs. Which is a lesson to me that I can't have a certain food item on hand when TOM rolls around. I'll save you from my food porn. I managed to get my 4 mile fast walk in. I only walked. I did sweat so that is great. I'm hoping I have only 1 more week then I can jog. I get my last staple out tomorrow so happy days! It's really a pain in more than one way.

WTG mez! :broc:

Thanks well the last staple is out and I'm told I can jog for a month or so.
I didn't feel any pain when they took out the staple but shortly after I got home it felt sore so I decided it was best not to walk today. I asked about putting this stuff that is supose to lessen scars they said the doctor doesn't like that stuff put until it's completely healed. So you guessed it another month. I'm feeling bingish (lol is that a word) I think it's from the stress of not working out and TOM. I've got veggies steaming now and I haven't gone over in points so I'll have to put in a movie to keep my mind off this.

I'm glad the last staple came out. Did they give you anything for pain and whatnot?

I still have pill from my surgery left over but they make me really tired. So I read and watched a movie that seemed to help me forget. How are things going with you?

Alright. I overslept AGAIN so I wasn't able to do anything I wanted today. I have to get off in a few cause I have to get to work. :mad: Seriously, I'm going to start going to bed by midnight cause this is crazy.

Today was MUCH better eating wise, I stopped when I was full, even pouring out an almost full bottle of Diet Pepsi! :carrot: I also got these cool SkullCandy earbuds (the first to ever fit in my ear and stay!) and my digital camera!

http://ai.pricegrabber.com/pi/6/21/68/62168108_160.jpg

Despite the fact that it's white :barf:, it's still pretty cool looking, small and neat. Now, I just need to recieve my MP3 and I'll be set! :cool:

Shari – I’m sorry to hear things are so crazy right now. Maybe once you get settled in thing will start to fall into place. Kudos on your eating and getting rid of your diet pepsi. I’ve seen those ear buds stuff. It kind of makes me laugh because earbuds hurt my ears it’s like the hole is too small. I told my husband this and he just gave me a weird look. Is that way your got them? Nice camera! Awww yes music is a must!!!

As for me today. I went shopping last night and found a few items. There were some really cool necklaces one was on clearance and the other on sale. So I got them. I picked up a couple tops size XL and a couple silky shirt size 14/16 which I’m so happy to fit into. I also bought size 14 jeans. While I don’t see my weight loss the clothes are sure showing it.

WOOOOT for smaller size clothes!

I can't use the standard earbuds cause they never fit in my ear! The ones I brought have these soft rubber caps that custom fit in your ear. Nice.

I'm going to check those out!! Thanks for the tip my ears get so sore.

No problem Mez! Happy Easter!

I hope you had a Happy Easter! Today is weight in day. *sigh* I'm afraid to weight in. I let a few to many treats sneak passed my lips. I also didn't log my food. Geez I'm going to workout but I don't want to. (I mean really really) What a state of mind I'm in at this moment. I think it's time to play my music chill then get going!

Mez ~ SO?! How was WI?

4 LBS Down! I'm excited and nervous since in the past I can't seem to make past the 200 mark. Mental games sux! If I can get passed it this time. I'll be in such a better frame of mind. 4 years this has excaped me. I won't let it be 5 +

WOOOOT! WTG Mez! :carrot:

I'm down 4.8 this week. Still trying to absorb that.......

That is just AWESOME!!!!:carrot::hug::carrot:

:broc: :broc: One for each of us!

YAY! I recieved my swimsuit today! Simple purple one, but very nice. Water aerobics, here I come! :swim:

YEAH!! That sounds like loads of fun!

On my side I'm just trying to keep my head afloat. I'm feeling really sick. Chills, sore throat and just tired as heck. Geez I'm going to and not let it stop me today. I'm going to try and workout.

If you're sick, Mez, you might just need to rest.

Is it too late to join? I saw that quote (about losing 10 lbs 10 times) a while back and thought it was great. I need to lose a total of about 125 lbs. I am in a family WW club and started at 335 and am down to 328, so I'll make 335 my start and I have 3lbs to go!! I weigh in on Tuesdays as that's "Fat Club" day! ha A little about me: I'm 26 and single, work in daycare. And I need to start exercising! Ugh. I hate it, but I really feel like that's what will do it for me. Thanks for the thread and wish me luck!

:wave: yall.

:welcome3: Jewel! I weigh in on Tuesdays too.

Gah, guess who's here? TOM brought his sorry *** today. :mad: Now I know why I couldn't resist those damn salty Fritos last night! I don't even LIKE Fritos! *sigh* TOM + salt = BAD! I'm all bloated. :moo: So i know WI will be later this week, when TOM has passed. Hopefully I can fend off the craving monster and at least maintain my loss from last week. :crossed:

One more late addition please.. ? Hi, I started coming here a few weeks ago and I love the support. My moto (this time around) is Baby Steps... so the 10 pound increment challenge is just what I need. I've lost 7 pounds so far, so I'm in for 10 pounds at least 7 times... sounds a lot easier than 70.. thanks for the opportunity to join all of you... 10X7

Okay, I guess I can keep up with two threads. Shari, your slogan is just too good to pass up.

10x10 here I come!

Hey, I've been here before, but it's been ages.

In December I found out I was pregnant, but ended up having a miscarriage in January. During that time I was eating quite often.

Lately I've been going up and down the same pounds.

I just signed up for Weight Watchers, so my first meeting will be Tuesday. I'm not sure if I'm even going to bother weighing in until then.

I'd like to join back in. I really need to do this, and I need to pick back up and start losing again. I worked too hard last year to stop trying.

WOOOT! More recruits! Let's go people! :drill:

:welcome: Caroline and MomonMiss!

MomonMiss ~ Just put the threads on subscribe and you'll be fine. I do at least four threads all the time! :D

:welcome3: back Spunker! Missed you girlie!

HAPPY APRIL EVERYONE! :dance::cp:

1/4 of the year is over, how are you doing so far?

I got a compliment today: this nurse in one of the units looked at me as I was pushing the dirty tray carts and said 'You have such a smooth complexion, just flawless......it's beautiful.' I just stood there, sweating bullets, my hair itching like a MF in that damn net, and smiled. I don't see what she sees, of course, but it's nice to know that my little regimen I started a while ago seems to be working. :D

Great thread!! Can I join in?

I'll count myself as 4 lbs into the challenge already since I lost some weight since my gallbladder removal surgery a few weeks ago.

Spunker - I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I hope everything is ok now.

Shari - What a great compliment you received. Isn't it amazing how a comment like that can boost your confidence and totally make your day? Thanks for starting this thread!

Whoo hoo! 3.5 lost last week (some of it just showed up after a really small .4 lost the week before!).

:welcome: Gracenote!

WTG MomOnMiss! :dance:

Hi everyone! I am down my first 4 lbs! Only 6 to go! I am going to do 10lbs until I am happy! Got to go exercise before kids get home from school!

Thanks Shari!

Julia - That's AWESOME!!! Whatever you're doing, keep it up!!

JasonsLea, It is really hard to believe that we are already into April! It is nice to get compliments. Even if you don't believe them or have a hard time seeing them, I feel that eventually it will sink in, even if slowly.

Gracenote, welcome and congrats on the 4lbs :carrot:

MommyonaMission, congrats on the 3.5! that's great :)

JuliaHood, congrats on the loss! Looks like everyone is doing well.

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I ended up at my first weight watchers meeting on Sunday (decided to go a couple of days earlier). I hate how much my weight went up since last summer. Actually it really didn't go up until November. I maintained at 162-ish for a good while.

I weighed in at 186.4 (weight watchers scale, not sure how mine is w/ the ww scale - which is depressing as I got down to 152 last summer), but I know the gain could have been a lot worse, so I really can't complain too much.

But the goal is 176.4 then.

WTG Julia!

Spunker ~ You'll be down to where you were in no time!

Sorry I've been kinda MIA, just been kinda busy and tired. I think I got that job, she said she'll call me around Tuesday to let me know the times for the new training classes so.....I'll feel much better when I actually KNOW when I start.

jewelrymaker81 – Welcome it’s never to late.

Sweetcaroline – Welcome baby steps can lead to big success!

MommyonaMission – Welcome keeping up with threads can be trying. Just know we will always be here.

spunker – Welcome long time no see!! Do you remember me? I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriage.

Gracenote – Welcome I have my gallbladder taken out March 3rd. I really feel great now.

JuliaHood – Congrats on losing. It’s great having a workout plan.
Shari – TOM is a crazy time! Sending will power dust your way.

Sorry for be MIA the flu hit me hard. I am still struggling with what remains. I’m trying to get my bum moving. Today is also my WI so we will see what damage was done. I didn’t have a problem eating during my flu also TOM is starting to show its ugly head self. So much horror music will be playing when I step on that scale. I know it’s nothing I can’t fix with hard work and getting back on plan. A life lesson that I must learn so I can reach my goal and continue to be healthy.

Mez ~ :crossed:

I would love to join...:hug: My weigh in days are Wednesdays...so I will come back tomorrow and update everyone.

:welcome: Lady!

Down 1.4 this week.

I got the apartment! :yay:

Weighed in on Wednesday....down another 1.5 lbs. :cheer2: Congrats on the apt. and loss Shari...

Thanks! WTG on your loss Lady!

I am down my first 10 lber! Total lost to date is 11.5 lbs. I am going to do this 5 more times before my 10 year anniversary in October and I happen to be matron of honour in for my best friend in October too!

YAY Julia! WTG! :broc:

:woohoo:Julia you are well on your way. Keep up the good work, you are definitely an inspiration for me.

I'm new here but I would like to join. Breaking this down to 10lbs at a time doesnt make it seem so overwhelming.

:welcome: Jae!

WI was today, I stayed the same. I'm happy I didn't gain but I need to put the soda down and get to the gym, SERIOUSLY! I haven't even been walking home from work cause Louie hasn't been at work for the last two weeks because of his hip. I decided that wasn't a good excuse, I have my IPod now, so I walked home today. With the Ipod, the 45 mins flew by. :)

:welcome3: Jae...You'll like it over here, and the support is great! Good luck with your journey.

I've weighed in this morning and am down another 2 lbs. I have been consistent with working out. But the vegetables and salad have not come as easy as I'd like them to. And I like them...maybe if I had a dancing :carrot: it would be easier. :dizzy:

Shari, you are a very motivated person. So, I know you'll kick or curb that habit. Thank goodness for the iPod.

Thank you for the great welcome!

I weighed in this morning, not happy as I've gained! Yikes, well it was enough that I have made a workout schedule that I'm going to stick with.

My goal for the next week is to get the water in, and move for at least thirty minutes a night.

You guys are going to be great to have around!

Hi, my name is Julissa and I am on WW and breaking down the big picture into small steps seems like the perfect way to go. Is it too late to join?

Lady ~ :bravo: You're doing great!

Jae ~ It's good you have goals and are going to do what you gotta do! The weight will be coming off in no time! :goodvibes

Julissa ~ It's never too late to join! :welcome3:

You all are doing such a great job! I just got an Ipod this past weekend. And man! Listening to alittle Aretha singing Respect sure makes you walk harder and prouder with very little effort.

It's amazing what music will do for you. When I'm on the elliptical and need that extra push I can put on a nice dance song, and instantly I have a burst of energy.

Music helps alot during exercise!

How's everyone doing?

Good morning....I'm am happy to report that I finally got my first 10 out of the way. I weighed in this morning and I am 3 lbs. lighter.... :cheer2: I wish everyone luck...How has everyone been?

:congrat: Lady!

Great job Lady!
How are ya doing Jae and J-Lea"
5 lbs by Mothers day to claim my 2x10 gone!

I'm doing fine, TOM should be gone by tomorrow. Pretty sure he screwed up my WI. :dz:

10 lbs., 10 times - so smart. I went on this website when it first started and it was tiny and very easy to follow. I hope I get this into some sort of place where I can connect with other people. I'd love it if anyone reading this can tell me how to join a discussion group. My binge brain has taken over my life - it's like the only comfort I can get is to eat, but the problem is, it's starting to affect my health as well as my life in general. I have a daughter in college and am now living with and taking care of my disabled mother. It's a trap I can't get out of, but I must figure out how to have some hope and create some kind of life where I do not destroy myself. Thoughts?

Hi Lola....Well, I would say to first clean out your cabinets and pantry of all unhealthy foods, especially the comfort foods. When you go shopping, make a list and stick to it. Doing some research ahead of time has helped me a lot. Preparation to me is key...so if you can find a few minutes here and there to plan out your day, you are less likely to eat something else.

Just a few tidbits that have worked for me. I wish you well!

:welcome: Lola!

Well I was right, TOM screwed me over. I'm back up to my starting weight. Boo-hoo. It's a new week and I've started it off right. Let's hope I finish it right. Lots of cardio and water aerobics today. Kinda sleepy now. :yawn:

I'm 2 lbs. closer to my next 10 lbs. This morning was my weigh-in and to my surprise I've dropped another 2 lbs. Right now emotions are getting the best of me, but I am trying to keep things in tact. Have a great day ladies!

WTG Lady!

Hi everyone hope I can join in. I love the idea of 10 lbs 10 times! Someone mentioned in a different thread that "it's like losing a 10lb sack of potatoes"!! I'm totally up for that! Anyways I'm Debbie a SAHM of 4 and I'm 45. I'm going to start today. wish me luck!!!

10 lbs 7.5 times seems soooo much smaller than 75 lbs. I mean, I'm already almost at my first ten. Then it's only 6.5 to go!!




great idea. I'm in

Gah, the last month has been pretty busy. Did good my first week at weight watchers, lost 9.2.

Then started doing badly and kind of gave up (gained most back).

My boyfriend told me about a local challenge/weight loss and fitness competition, and I ended up signing up for that, which started April 21st.

Got back on the horse with Weight Watchers again. Last sunday weighed in at 178.4 - but my current weight on my scale says I've completed 10, but I really don't want to count my scale.

So, when I weigh in on Sunday, I'll update with my official weight and loss, and go from there.

:welcome: Debbs (I love your Tinkerbell!) and KD4154!

GREAT TO SEE YOU SPUNKER!!!! :carrot:

I'm aiming for 10 lbs this month. Let's get this show on the road! :dizzy:

:welcome: Debbs and KD...it's always great to add some more to our bunch. I'm aiming for a 10 lb. month as well Shari. So let's get it started.

Thanks Jasonslea and Ladyb!!

I've started today with eating mediterranean style, I'm curious to see if this helps.

show is officially on the road!! YAY

:wave: girls!

Today was so OP, I only got my water in. Measly 20 mins of exercise and a binge. :rollpin:

But hey, two weeks till I move into my place. You can't beat that! :cloud9:

Shari- We all have those days. Just brush yourself off and get back up and fight. Sound familiar?

I haven't exactly been on plan, I've eating things that I know are within my point total. Just haven't been diligent about keeping track of things.

Hey....I am going to do a weigh in on Friday..... I am doing trampoline jumping intervals of 200 jumps and then ABC's with my 10lb medicine ball....Good luck to me and good luck to all of you!

Lady ~ Got ya. ;)

Willba ~ Welcome back!

WI tomorrow!

WI this morning....down another 2 lbs. So, I have 4 to go before reaching my next 10 lb. goal and my personal goal of 20 lbs. before leaving for Cancun on the 22nd.

:cheer: WTG Lady!

I forgot to post my WI: down 1.8.

How's everyone doing?

Doing well Shari, how about yourself? I must say that this weekend thing is really challenging. Lately, I haven't been staying on plan, just eating. What's amazing is that I've eaten foods, OP for the most part. So that's a small victory for me, but I haven't been tracking points, and I know that it may come to bite me in the arse for WI on Wednesday. We'll see though....

Weekends are tough on everyone, I think. You really can't beat yourself up as long as you tried your best.

OMG has any of yall seen the movie The Mist? I'm SO pissed! :mad: The ending.....my god, I got so mad! Just spreading the word of outrage! I have a few choice words for the producer/director. :club: I know Stephen King wrote the novella the movie is based on but I'm leaving him of out this simply because...well he does write kickass books! :p

4 days till the move!

finally down 2 lbs!!! I was getting worried!!

Congrats Deb!!

WI this morning 1lb. gone. Trying to get a handle on snacking and the weekends. But, I'm pressing on. A few more lbs. until my next 10 are officially gone.

Thanks ladyb

I cant believe I'm actually looking foward to weigh ins!!

Good morning everyone...I just wanted to come in and get this out of the way. You may not see me around for the next few weeks, as I am dealing with a multitude of issues including leaving the man that I love dearly. I want to thank you for the continued support you all provide. I've been OP sort of, but not binging out on junk food or anything like that. Just not really eating much at all.

I'm trying to maintain. So we'll see how it goes on Wednesday. Good luck everyone.

:wave: everyone. So sorry I've been AWOL, the last couple of days have been filled with moving, getting used to a new bus route, and worrying about bills. Needless to say, my eating has been horrendous and exercise is non-existant. :o I've been a bad girl and just when I tell myself that I will start fresh in the morning, TOM rears his ugly head! :mad: Azz. But, though my eating was still off, I got a little walking in today and drank all my water! Plus I resisted going to the store for ice cream and soda but I contribute that to my fear of the hallway outside my new apartment door.....it's creepy especially at night. :^:

Where are my ladies at?!

How are yall doing?

My WI last week, I lost 4 lbs.

WI this morning: down .6

I'll take that, considering TOM is in full effect today.

Has this thread died again? I'm back ladies, I've missed all of you.

LADY! How have you been girlie?!