CC Thanksgiving Challenge

CoolMom75 · 11-05-2009, 03:53 PM

I actually hid from my dentist today by not answering when I saw caller ID. I hate it so much! I will only consent to annual cleanings (instead of the 6 mo, or even 3 mo exams they push for) and its due. I don't wanna!!!

patchworkpenguin · 11-05-2009, 08:05 PM

I'm only a few days behind but I'd like to join you...

I've never done a Challenge, normally if I put a time limit on something I tend to rebel and give up. And I've never beem part of such a HUGE group...it will take me a while to get everyone straight, although I see some familar faces/names.

My goal is to keep up the exercise {not my problem area} and get a grip on my eating {LOL, my problem area}.

Because of my vision, I can't drive, so I'm home all day, just steps away from the kitchen. The only things within easy walking are a gas station and a groc store, Hello, no help there. I tend to eat when I'm bored; in most cases its not that I have nothing to do just I'd rather do something else. Since I started 3FC in July I have gotten a lot better at changing habits, catching the restless warning signs of bordom or emotional upset and finding something to do other than eat. I did well the first month here at 3FCs, by only eating when hungry and tracking my eating on Fitday, which helped me keep the calories near a limit, but I also found that very frustrating. I'm trying again, having switched to MyPyramidTracker, and I'm trying to be positive about this.

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Chele615 · 11-05-2009, 09:55 PM

I once had to spend Valentine's Day at the dentist....that was the year that I was in his stupid office at least once a month for 7 months. My bank account hated me that year. I hate my teeth!!!

Today has been a really good day eating and exercise wise!!! Stress wise, not so much...but the gym really helped me ease some of the stress. My kids at school have been asking me the past week or so if anything's wrong because I'm apparently not the same person that I normally am? That makes me sad...but things have been so stressful at work and I have felt so far behind since before school even started!! I can't seem to catch up. It made me sad that my students are noticing a change in my mood though.

Morrobay1990 · 11-05-2009, 10:25 PM

i think my goal will be to avoid binge eating; i got the idea from someone on a previous page, and i think it will work better for me than setting a number of pounds to lose. when i follow cc and don't eat after 7:30pm, i do really well.
good luck to everyone with your goals

Losing4another · 11-05-2009, 11:11 PM

Starzmom-

I can think Of a lot of other diets I would rather be on then a trip to the dentist.

I need my top wisdom teeth pulled

The one on the right is giving me trouble ... since they are both growing in funny might as well get them both pulled. I'm trying to hold out until the dental insurance at my dh's job renews in January so we can get put back on it. We decided againist it for one year because the health insurance was so high .... so of course this is the year my teeth decide to bother me. Had it all those years and never used it once for anything major. Just my luck!

patchwork- welcome to the group. I snack when I'm bored too....My problem is at night when we are watching TV. The family is snacking and I want to too.

Lori- Can I give my halloween candy to your kids

Dh and DD are not eating it fast enough

Barb- Tomorrow is Friday

Morrowbay- Great goal! One step at a time

Lori259 · 11-05-2009, 11:16 PM

Welcome To all those just joining~May all your goals Come true.

I am in a bit of a hurry~I Started "TOM" And I am in gripey MODE ~LOL~Sometimes that happens....I just need some zzzzzzzz.Yes Sleep would be so sweet. Anyways~Dentist scare the heck outta of me....My teeth are horrible ~I can get them fixed but I have been short on the money so I am trying to just figure out someone to Put me in false teeth...No luck so far because of my age........UGH!

Anyways...........OFF TO BED~Take care everyone & do your best.

P.s. I only have 6 more days until My 1 year anniversary of losing weight!!!

My original 1 year goal was to lose 48 pounds (4 pounds a month)
I figured that was a realistic number~I am amazed I Am so far beyond that number~It's awesome what we can do if we put our minds to it.

GOODNIGHT

Lori259 · 11-05-2009, 11:20 PM

LOL~losing4another ~we must both be up late~I posted and you had posted

NOOOOOOOOOO YOU CAN'T ~LOL I would sooo eat it right now any chocolate during tom..............
I Change my mind~ Maybe you can!!! hahaha ~Yes I am craving Sweets so bad~I could munch away on them LOL~Yummmy Candy Sounds Horrible & great all at the same time...hahaha

Forget it I change my mind again~LOL
Ugggggghhhh "TOM" Sucks ! And so does left over candy!

BarbPA · 11-05-2009, 11:43 PM

I'm up too.

I'm curled up in bed with my laptop, watching The Biggest Loser and hubby is sound asleep next to me.

Losing....thanks for the reminder.

I'll be reporting in tomorrow.

I don't want to disturb the hubs with my typing so I am cutting this very short.

I'll talk to you more tomorrow!

KDM322 · 11-06-2009, 12:29 AM

Well, it's my TOM also and I have not been so resistant to the candy as you all...I've probably had 2-3 pieces a day since Saturday...I add them to my daily calories, but that's still doesn't make it OK...I have NO willpower!!!

As for the dentist, I was scared crazy this past summer when I had to have my wisdom teeth extracted...but it wasn't that bad after all...he gave me some Valium to calm me the night before and then I had IV sedation for the procedure...I followed all his post-op instructions and had NO PAIN...and very minimal swelling...I guess my advice is to find the right dentist and make your anxiety known...don't be afraid to admit you're scared or like me, a big baby when it comes to pain! lol

As for my weight loss, it's ZERO! Scale is still at 195...But I did a 45min workout video on Monday and pilates, as well as a 40min treadmill walk/jog on Tuesday...so atleast I've started working out...I've set a goal for atleast 3x/week...

misspriss78 · 11-06-2009, 06:59 AM

Good Morning!

Everytime i get time to sit down and chat i get interrupted

all i hear is 'mommy i want',sigh.

I hope everyone is doing well. Ive got to go to the dentist too, got two cavities that ive been avoiding and there starting to hurt.

TTOTM is coming close for me to and boy oh boy was i a little time bomb wednesday...everything ticked me off,lol. I don't like days like that, just want to stay home and stay far away from everybody

to everyone!

And keep kicking butt

im hoping for a loss when i weigh sunday morning!

Starzmom · 11-06-2009, 03:46 PM

Well the dentist really wasn't a very big deal. It's my gum, not my tooth! Gotta get a good cleaning and keep it clean.
I've been eating these bran crackers about 2-4 a day. They seem to be keeping me full and satisfied. Good news for me.

Jae165 · 11-06-2009, 04:12 PM

WOW...so much going on in here. It is hard for me to keep up. I want to wish everyone success with all their goals. I know how exciting it must be cross over a boarder

I am trying my best to get out of the 200's. It's so close and yet so far. I am so jealous. I am taking it in small chucks so that I don't let myself get overwhelmed and frustrated. Right now I just want to jump into the 210's. I know it's coming but " I WANT IT NOW "

(whining is not pretty).

Anyway. Looking forward to the weekend.
I actually have a birthday party to go to on saturday. This will be my first official party since re-starting in early august. I am pretty confident I should be ok. I will leave room in my calorie range, but don't plan on eating much there. I will just keep thinking to myself.... (I wonder who had there hands in there? .....Swine flu is a concern). That should keep me out of a lot of things. The good part is I plan on doing a bunch of dancing, so I will be counting that in my cardio for the day

Stay strong everybody. And thanks for being there.

Mango30 · 11-06-2009, 08:22 PM

I feel like I'm actually gaining weight. I've cut calories and now I've gone low carb again, and I just keep bloating up more and more. I don't get it. yesterday I was 189 on the scale, down from 191, then this morning back up to 191. Very frusterating.

Dentists. DOn't get me started. I live in a remote area, and our dentist flys in. Last time he was here I went to see him about tooth pain and had to get a wisdom tooth extracted with only general anasthetic. The tooth was not even errupted out of the gums so it was surgical and I was awake for the whole thing. Now, I'm terrified of ever going back. AND, the jerk only gave me two vicodan pills to take home for the pain. Two. 2. I hurt for weeks after that.

Lori259 · 11-06-2009, 08:31 PM

Misspriss~I nearly Peed my pants when I read you was a litttle time bomb wednesday~that everything ticked you off~I guess I am having those moments too~hahaha~Found it soooooo funny! "TOM" SUCKS & a few days before it and a few days after it does too!!

KDM322 I Wanna have candy so bad And I lack willpower on it also...I count it in on caloires also~but it is so high in caloires would could have ate alot more of something good for us those days~rather than having a taste heavenly moment! (Although the taste heavenly moment always wins for me when the candy is around LOL!)

BarbPA Hey there barb! I Watch the biggest loser sometimes ~its a great show. I hope all is going well for ya....SENDING HUGS YOUR WAY!!

Starzmom Glad all went pretty good for ya at the dentist.
I may have to try some of those bran crackers also.

Jae165 Our start weight is so near....So I know where your coming from on wanting those 210's to hurry up! But Hang in there because I promise You will be there ,Then beyond, Then to Onederland Before you know....Just stay on plan.
Hope you have fun at the party.

Mango~
OMG! Your Dentist story has Just totally and completely Made me forever wanna hide from all dentist! OMG~What a horrible experience that must have been for you.
OH~And my scale is up & down too~DARN SCALE~DARN TIME OF MONTH!

Losing4another I added a bunch of new pics on my space if ya get a chance check them out someday. Hope ya had fun At WALMART~I LOVE WALMART~

as for my day............"TOM" Is making me behave like Misspriss! hahahahahaha ~Yes I am behaving like a time bomb ~and everything has been ticking me off! hahahahaha~
Except One sweet thing that gave me tears of joy today....It was kinda warm here in OHIO(upper 50's) And my hubby went for a ride on his dirtbike...He came back home with me a little daisy he saw still alive growing along the road.HE IS SO DANG SWEET SOMETIMES! He Knows I was feeling cranky and He Tried to show me he loved me~He was successful for today~but tommorrow he better watch out~HAHAHAHA~
Type everyone again soon~TAKE CARE

Sunkisses · 11-06-2009, 08:32 PM

Hi yall! Just popping in to update on my lack of progress.

We have the flu running through the house this week and I am still feeling like poo. I haven't had much of an appetite, but what I have been eating hasn't been low calorie. I think I should be okay though, way below a maintenance level for sure. I only made it to the gym one day this week before I got hit with it myself so I am kinda bummed about that.

Glad to see everyone is doing well other than having to deal with visitors

and the pesky dentist. Keep on keepin on, folks!