Love ~ Things had certainly perked up since yesterday. I'm getting a PUPPY! I'll explain later. The job hunt is the same but thinking of my new addition makes everything seem brighter.
Love - yes, I'm well-rested, but coming back to work and digging out from under has been the WORST. What's the point of recharging my batteries on a beautiful island with pink sand when I have to come back to the abuse at the office?? Anyway - YES - check out Beck! I really like the approach of it, and I think it's going to get my brain in a great place and help me down the homestretch!
Yeah, Michelle - where are you? I know I'm not really one to talk, what with all my absenteeism, but I miss you, girl!
Shari - best of luck with your new little bundle of fur-joy!!
Paula - the garden thing sounds fabulous... yes, I will research that, thank you. Sounds perfect for my yard - I have southern exposure, all day long, lots of sun. And the thought of fresh veggies all summer is nice, too. Digging in the garden is so much fun... and a great distraction from snacking!
Hi ladies. I hope everyone is well. I did not get up for the gym, I developed a headache overnight and couldn't get out of bed so I am going tonight. then I will come home and go to sleep (My long work week starts tomorrow.) ARGHHH KIDS FIGHTING GOTTA RUN ILL BE BACK
This afternoon I will be heading to the gym DH promised the kids they could go to busy town (the Y's daycare room). So I will workout for at least 60 minutes.
Michelle, I hope all is well! and I wanted to thank you for starting the exercise challenge. I completely for got to do it (I was a bit of a zombie that week.)
Paula, I have the greatest yard for a garden, the problem for me is time. Once the kids are in school full time I plan on starting a garden. My mom is starting a small orchard I cant wait to start reaping the rewards from that!
Suz, BERMUDA!!! Lucky lady! I put on last years swimsuit the other day, and well it doesn't want to stay on. I still have a ways to go until I am happy with my weight, but that felt good!
Love, my schedule is so crazy: 4 days off- 1 day on- 2 days off one week then the opposite the next. BUT its nice I have a mini vacation 2 times a week. My kids love it because I am home with them more (and when it is time to go back to work I am ready for a break from the kids Then just when I don't want to go back to work, I get a day off. Its weird, but I like it.
Shari, congrats on your new furbaby!
Robin, I hope you are having a good day!
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I am so excited, DH and I finished putting the final touches on our savings plan for our next trip to disneyland. (some of you may remember our trip in September). When we went we were on a very tight budget, but it was Fun! Makie loved it (Tommy was a bit to young, 11 months). We are going to go for Tommy's 5th birthday!! (In 2010) Budgeting won't be an issue then. We may convince my family to go along with us all of the kids will be old enough to have a good time. (I will be at my goal by 2010, I SWEAR!! thats what a half a pound a month for 41 months he he he.
I might not be around much next week, are we starting another challenge?? I vote for 4th of July challenge, (even though I am just maintaining right now I hope to be losing soon, now that I am getting back to the gym). Next week swim lesons start for both kids. I have to go in with Tommy, but Makie will be on her own!
My weed for the week:
w 80 oz
e I will get in at least 15 minutes a day.
e no more than 1400 cals per day!!
d get in my wee, start riding bike in the morning before work for 15-20 minutes
Thanks for all the kinds words on my pictures ladies - you are GREAT!!!!! Anyone else interested in showing some before and current photos? Hmmm?
Jeni, your schedue sounds exhausting. How do you remember it all and how do you keep up? Disney in 2010, sounds like a good plan. It really is nice to go when the kids can appreciate it.
lovemac, good luck to you with those 3 lbs, but 2 would be nice as well . It sure sounds like you're into working out. You go girl!!!
PAula, your garden sounds lovely. Enjoy.
Shari, a puppy? How cute. What kind?
Hi Michelle.
Suz, it's good to hear from you. I went to Bermuda about 22 years ago. I loved it. It was just so darn beautiful. That was probably the last time I was thin. The Beck Diet Solution sounds like something I will DEFINITELY have to pick up. It seems to be just my speed. It's so funny, I never, read a "diet" book up until recently. It took me til I lost some weight to actually have the desire and curiosity to look at one. But I am not interested in the traditional type book which tells you what to eat and what not to eat and that kind of stuff. But this book sounds like it might be very interesting. Suz, I hope it gives you what you are looking for.
ok Robin,
When i get to the 160's I will post pictures. The other day I weighed my DS and he's now 27lbs. It's funny to think that I was carrying that much extra weight around. No wonder my knees were hurting. He seems soo heavy.
You know moving (exercising) wasn't ever my problem, it was getting moving. I like it once I start. I was pretty active as a child, but I was always on the heavy side. But I've decided that I can change that as well. I am going to continue my healthy new lifestyle even if I don't loose a pound. This is better for me in the long run.
I've been thinking lately. I've heard people say when they lose weight, oh I'm just the same old person, just smaller. I've already decided that's not going to be my line. I'm not that same old sedentary person that had bad eating habits. I really am a new person. I think you have to be in order to be successful in your journey. Just one of those thoughts. You all know how I just have those random thoughts when I am up too late. My DH is snoring, so who knows what else I'll come up with.
Lovemacon I will keep my eyes open for those pictures!!!!!
I'm definitely NOT the same person I was. I used to be miserable, unhappy and inactive. I now take pleasure in almost everything I do. EVerything is really so much better now then it used to be. Even washing the dishes and doing the laundry is easier and is a better experience. I am no longer that inactive, non-energetic person that I used to be. I used to be filled with worries and anxities due DIRECTLY to my weight, those have been alliveated.
All my inside stuff has stayed the same, I still have the same values, beliefs, ethics and what not. I still have problems and issues- we are a family of 5 and stuff - happens - that won't ever, ever change. Though it is much easier to handle and deal with the everyday trials and tribulations that we all must face everyday now that I am no longer morbidly obese.
Every change that has incurred has been for the better. The much better in fact.
I'm a little scared to post pictures... but DH keeps telling me I should. When I got to the 30 lb mark, I put on my wedding dress from last June, just for a laugh. I am swimming in it, it's so big on me! I had very few pictures taken of me that year, when I was my heaviest... but maybe I'll do a before-and-after in my wedding dress.
Maybe I'm ready now.
Yes, Robin, if you get the chance, do pick up the Beck book because it really does take a methodical, stepwise approach to re-styling the way we think, which you and I both know is absolutely key to this process. As a side note, I've started to keep an online journal as a tool to help me during the process, and Dr. Beck actually found it online and wrote to me! A very cool surprise, and very motivating, too.
And Lovemacon, no, we are most certainly not the same people. We are on the inside, mostly, except for our brains are now in control of our bodies, and we are happier, healthier, more active and slimmer because of it. Heck YEAH we're different now... and it feels awesome.
Heigh ho, heigh ho, it's off to work I go. More fun and games at the law office.
Ah my sweeties! So sorry I haven't been around, but wait until you hear what happened to me!
I FRACTURED MY ANKLE! I'm in a cast, crutches and no weight bearing, whatsoever. OMG! I've never broken a bone in my life and I'm certainly NOT coordinated enough to use these damn crutches. I see and orthopaedic doc monday to see if I need surgery (the immediate care doc says probably not) and for permanent casting (I guess it was too swollen to cast and the immediate care only does temporary casts anyway). I am NOT in too much pain, thankfully. I'm SO afraid I'll just lay around and gain weight So I'm not leaving our group, I'm gonna need all the support I can get!
Well I want to get Robert on the bus, I better start walking now. LOL
Robin and Suz- It's so nice to get your thoughts. You all are such wise women. Because this is such a mind over matter thing, I find myself pondering so many things along the journey. A lot of self discovery. Those walks alone help clear my mind and I find that I am a better mother and wife these days. And like Robin said, sure you have the ups and downs of life, but I feel I am better equipped to deal with them because I am taking care of myself now. You ladies are great, and I attribute much of my sucess thus far to you and your supprot. My family is really supportive, but just like an acholic, no one can really identify with all of the things you feel when you are overweight unless they've been there. Thanks guys.
Michelle-Ok you can't just come and tell us you broke your ankle and not tell us how. Were you exercisin' too hard . So have you been able to work? Fill us in when you get a chance.
Jeni-Hi there honey. I know you are back on today, but it was nice to hear what's going on with you. How are the swim lessons going? I have got to find something for my little ones. I really want to do gymnastics, but DH is not happy about doing that with my DS. I think it would be great. He loves to climb on everything. I told him it was that or dance...so choose.
Sheri-Congrats on the puppy. You're a momma now. Maybe you can get some stamps now
Talk to you all later. I am down to 175, so only 1 more pound to go. I f I make my goal I make it, if not, I know I will eventually.
WEED is same as yesterday. It's going to be 83 here today, so I think we are going to fingerpaint outside. WHOOO!
Oh Michelle!!!! I am so very sorry to hear about your ankle. BUMMER. I hope you have a speedy, painless and quick recovery love.
Suz, yes - post your pics. post your pics. I wanna see YOU!!!!! And I am definitely going to pick up the book, I am going to try the library first. That is sooo cool that he responded to you.
Lovemacon, I am so glad you are feeling better about you. And I couldn't agree with you more. It really has been vital to me that I get to "speak" with people who know exactly what I am going through. No one at home can possibly relate like you ladies can.
Suz ~ Good luck with the Beck solution. I hope it works for you.
Jeni ~ Your schedule is giving ME a headache!
Robin ~ I am dying to see your pics! Stupid government. It looks like he's a Chow to me or mixed with chow. He looks like a ball of fluff on four little legs.
Michelle ~ Awww hun! How did you do that?
Love ~ ROFLMAO! My BFF Nikki said she would actually try that, crazy self. WTG on that lb!
You mean I didn't tell you guys how I broke my ankle??? DUH! That was funny, Lovemacon, because YES I did hurt it exercising....fell down when doing these step up lunge things on an exercise bench. I wanted to do them faster to feel that burn and came down on my left ankle wrong~and fell!
Congrats to you Shari on your new furbaby, I've been considering a SMALL dog but DH is NOT interested...for some reason my kids are terrified of all dogs, but I think if we got one, they would learn a little bit about them and not spazz out when they see dogs.
Robin! I LOVE your pics! OMG!!!! You are gorgeous baby! Actually I thought you were really pretty heavier too, but you are fabulous at your current weight! Incredible!
YES let's do another challenge! We have to stay together! I'll second the notion of a fourth of July challenge, its only about what-8 to 10 weeks away.
Suz, so jealous! BERMUDA! Yeah baby! You deserve it for all the hard work you've been putting in lately between work, home, the video, gym, etc. Ahhhh just dreaming of the sandy beaches for a moment!
OMG Jeni-we're on the same plan~saving up for DISNEY!!! I don't have any concrete plans yet, but I would like to go the summer before Rachel goes to kindergarten just like you.....ok that would make it.....2009 for us. Robert would be about 9 and she'd be 5...sounds like great ages to take them. I remember being the bratty teenager I was, my parents took us when I was 14 or so and I complained the whole time, because I was "too cool" for Mickey. I just wanted to go to the beach, get a tan...LOL I wish I'd have appreciated it more.
Paula, I'm so jealous of your garden! I SUCK at these things, but my SIL is a wiz in the garden and she's going to help me this year. Which, yeah, I guess would be NOW wouldn't it? I like to have friends who grow veggies, they always have tons more than they know what to do with, so I get tons of extras. My dad has zillions of tomato plants, about every kind of tomato you can grow. I can't imagine eating store tomatoes after some really ripe garden ones.
Well I think I'll prop the ol leg up and rest til Robert gets home from school. Grandpa is taking him to soccer practice tonight.
OH WAIT! I forgot! My hubby got a new job! He starts Monday, a little more money, better benefits, room to advance, etc. He's going to his going away party tonight and the new job starts monday! We're so happy!
I third the July 4th notion! Two major events in July for me: my friend Jess' 18th bday and my 21st. I'm going to a huge house party for Jess' and want to look really cute! And I'm going to the Silver Star casino for my birthday and want to turn 21 healthy and hot!
Anyway - YES - check out Beck! I really like the approach of it, and I think it's going to get my brain in a great place and help me down the homestretch!
Digging in the garden is so much fun... and a great distraction from snacking!
Anyone else interested in showing some before and current photos? Hmmm?
So I'm not leaving our group, I'm gonna need all the support I can get! 
My BFF Nikki said she would actually try that, crazy self. WTG on that lb!
