Hello ladies! Anyone here remember me? I've been chatting on Facebook with Vickie for a few weeks here, and have decided to come back here for your wonderful support and friendship.
About 4 years ago, I lost 50 pounds and reached my WW Lifetime goal and was down to 124 pounds. Alas, we had a lot of family stress etc and I gained it all back and on top of it now, I am pregnant! I just started my 3rd trimester, pregnant with a boy after 3 girls. It's super-exciting, but I started out really overweight. I tend to pack on pounds when pregnant, as I eat like there is no tomorrow, so currently I'm around 210. I know I can't expect to lose any until after this baby comes (mid-April) but I CAN eat more healthily.
I finally got the message today. We had a "Muffins with Mom" thing at my daughters' school this morning, and was given a banana nut muffin the size of a hubcap, I swear! Well, after eating this, and fruit slice candy when I got home, I spent much of the morning in a sugar-induced haze. I have felt tired and irritable (more than normal ) all day long, and I realized I am doing myself no favors by "treating" myself every single day to whatever I want.
When I was eating Core, I felt great. I had energy and real food tasted great. The junk ended up not even tasting good after a while on Core.
So...long story short (too late) my goal for tomorrow is to work protein into each meal, and if I am hungry, I will eat a fruit/veggie. I will throw out my candy, since dh and the kids don't need it either! I have dinners planned for the week and they're OK.
Anyway, it's nice to see some familiar faces still here.
Angela!!!! Do I remember you? Without a doubt, girl! I can't tell you how happy I am to see you back here. Congratulations on your new little one. I am very happy for you. And the weight? I'm still around what I weighed when you first met me. Maybe you'll help me hear the click. I hear it then lose track of it. (over and over) I'm anxious to hear all about the girls and to read about your menus, etc.....
Paula, I understand about workout pants for sure.
Curtis and I took our dental x-rays we'd gotten yesterday to a different dentist today. To make a long story short today's dentist sent me to Dallas for an emergency reconstructive root canal. I'm not in pain yet but am told it is coming. The specialist has loaded me up with hydrocodone so I may not be here much for a couple of days. I'm hoping I'll be all right so I can sub Thurs/Fri and compete Saturday. Time will tell.
Biggest Loser comes on in a few minutes. I'm trying to stay awake so I can see it. The inspiration that comes from watching that show is awesome.
Hey, Angela!!! Welcome back. Wow, another baby coming...that's just great news. We're here for you for certain.
Sandra, OUCH! Take good care of yourself. Don't spare the drugs!!
DH and I had a real hamburger today at lunch. Of course, not Core and very caloric, but so fantastic. NO supper tonight except maybe a piece of Babybel light cheese.
Have a great evening everyone. I've got to turn in early because I have a lower body session tomorrow. Todd, by the way, did not pamper me at all when I whined about hurting so much last week. He's going to be a killer. (Angela, Todd is a personal trainer I hired to )
Hey chicks, long time, no post! I have been busy and frustrated. The re-modeling mess is piling up again, and it really gets me down. We are not at a place where I can do anything but wait on DH, so wait it is The frustration has not been good for my eating, either. DD is hangin' in there, but I'm eating on the sly! What is wrong with me????
Maryann, I have not had a loss like yours, and I don't even want to imagine what you are going through. Don't worry about talking to us about your feelings. That is most important when grieving. Post, post, post, and we will be here reading and praying. I'm so glad about your group. I hope your meeting goes well tomorrow. Hang in there! We love you!!!
Rhonda, as always I'm impressed with your exercise. I am still walking in the mornings with my friend, but you are on fire, girl!!
Sandra, I'm so sorry to hear about your dental emergency! Owwwwwww! I hope the pain med does the trick and you can get some rest. Don't try to do too much until you feel better
Paula, the exercise pants were a must! Why don't guys get it?
Vickie,
LJ, I'm glad things are going well for you. Congrats on getting in control.
Angela, welcome back! I believe we met when I first started posting here. Glad to have you back and congrats on your
Nancy, congrats on staying core. Send me some will power, will ya?
I've got to get off here so I can watch my show, The Good Wife. Have a good night, y'all.
My scales said 143 this am but then 144 two minutes later .
I am not sure why but I have to weigh 3 or 4 times to get the same weight twice. I'll change the batteries and get another if I need to.
It plays with my mind to be excited about a loss and then gain a pound a minute later.
I had a wonderful meal out with my cousin and then coffee
at the book store afterwards. She is doing so well after losing her husband
5 months ago. I was not good about my eating but will get back on track
tomorrow.
Well Good Morning ALL...and Welcome Back Angela...I also remember you and often thought of how you were whenever I checked out the CORE recipes that you posted. CONGRATS on the new little one...
I had a few days of termoil...trying to change things up...it didn't work
I had my work w/i and, I'm good as far as WW goes, but still not where I personally want to be. Isn't that always the way. So I keep on keeping on.
Had a talk with my boss about me counting calories instead, didn't go over too well Continue what you're doing SFT (Core) is what she said it's working for you! In a loving and caring way of course.
Nancy, the same thing happens with my scale. If I move it a 1/2 inch on the floor, it changes. We have several scales in the house and each one reads differently, so don't be discouraged. You are doing SO well.
Sloanie, I can so relate to the frustration of wanting things done with the house projects. I went through the same thing...and yes I FED the feelings of frustration. I wished at that point I had a lot more willpower than WANTpower. The Good Wife...I love that show as well.
Rhonda, a REAL hambuger...that is my all time favorite when we go out, after weighing in, of course Nothing like a GOOD burger!! Lucky enough, Todd will burn that right off of you!!
Paula, I have often thought of joing the Y here. After reading your post I checked our local one out on line. It really does look interesting. You have inspired me....As for the 'work pants' of course we need new ones..Men!!! Did want to ask, is a personal trainer part of the package deal. It didn't say at the website.
Vickie, how are things going with you. I haven't 'seen' you. Did I miss your post? Hope all is well. And again CONGRATS on your NEW Chick
Sandra, ughh...been there, done that. Please take care of yourself
Maryann, how are you doing? Been thinking of you.
Well another day is about to begin. Still chilly here, and that is interupting my being able to walk or ride my bike outside before or after work.
Still have yet to do my Wii. Not sure about how to get it to play.
Hope EVERYONE has a wonderfully successful and enjoyable day.
LJ
Well, had a good day yesterday. MA is now not a 100% democratic state. Just amazing! Things should be intersting in Washington now. (thats the end of my political comments ).
Well, I think I'm going to "officially" wi on Friday and start tracking. Now that I'm committed to exercising, its time. I'm also mentally ready.
LJ - there is a trainer at the Y to help you come up with a program. You can also pay to have them work with you regularly. I must say -- walking on the tread mill was much more intense than walking around the block. I'm now trying to figure out whats going to work best this weekend --- I may get up and go early (6:30) Sat am. For the fee for 3 months, I thought it was worth a trial. Plus our Y has a pool that has water aerobics.
Welcome back Angela!!! Didn't you do an ice cream store? How did that end up? Congrats on your little one. We'll help you eat healthy!!
Sanda - sorry for your mouth situation. Good thing you went to a new dentist!
Well, got to run. Drs appt at 8am, then off to work. Have a good day.
Good morning ladies! I woke up this morning with a call from the school district saying school was cancelled. I guess an ice storm is moving in. But, regardless of change in schedule, I was good this morning and prepared my planned breakfast of an onion and green pepper omelet. The difference in my energy level between yesterday and today is astounding!
I've got to do my regular morning work of laundry, dishes, and sweeping, and then I plan on sewing some bassinet sheets.
I also need to decide what I'm having for lunch. I'm thinking of a few leftover ravioli I have with a tomato basil sauce, and then maybe a salad. Supper is planned - chicken thighs on the George Foreman grill and parmesan rice pilaf. I should probably use brown rice, since my kids will eat it and it's Core, eh?
Okay, time to get moving this morning. We can do this!
Oh my, Todd is a killer. As he was saying "you can do this, c'mon" I could hear myself telling students "yes, you can do it. Now, just put some words on that piece of paper. C'mon." He's good.
Nancy, my scale does that too. Just take a few readings and choose one!
Folks, I'll allow myself a comment here also. Get this health care thing done in this country. We NEED it. I spent 1/2 my life in Canada; no one goes bankrupt there because they get sick.
Sounds like you're all having a good day. Mine is definitely better than yesterday; however, we called and cancelled our spots on the shooting line Saturday. I'm afraid I'll damage the temporary fix that'll be on my tooth till next week. I'm trying to not to do anything to cause problems. There's been enough pain for this chickie for a long long time.
Hey chicks, I'm still working on school stuff and feeling overwhelmed. When I'm at school, I think about what I need to do at home, and when I'm home, I think about what I need to do at school. Bah!!!
I know I can't expect to lose any until after this baby comes (mid-April) but I CAN eat more healthily.
) all day long, and I realized I am doing myself no favors by "treating" myself every single day to whatever I want.
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Continue what you're doing SFT (Core) is what she said it's working for you! 
