Supporting Each Other on our Weight Loss Journey!

derrydaughter · 11-17-2009, 08:48 AM

Ash, great job! I WI today and we shall see! I have my fingers crossed. I have been a good girl and have been on program all week, still have about 15 flex points left as well.
We shall see!
RP, I hope you are OK. I know you can't worry about food right now and that is OK, but we do care and want to know how you are doing just the same. I wish I lived near you and could visit and cheer you up, etc.

ASH0424 · 11-17-2009, 02:50 PM

derrydaughter - Thanks.
So, I started back to working out Sunday now that I am better and it's been really great. Since we're moving and about to have all of our stuff move, I seem to be more motivated that we go to the gym as a family. They have a family room so my 2 year old can play or watch TV in the play area and the adults can work out.

So, I made a deal with my husband, he needs to lose a couple of lbs. for his promotion test and I well need to lose weight, so 1 week of going to the gym as a family. You see we never workout together - he does PT for the Army and well I do stuff at home or go to the gym myself. So, anyway, this is day two and we're doing great.

11/16/09 - 1/2 hr. Wii Run, 1/2 hr. Elliptical @ Gym.
11/17/09 - 1 hr. Elliptical @ Gym.

I am givin' us a lil' whoot whoo..

Hope everyone else is doing well in all areas of life,
Ash

derrydaughter · 11-18-2009, 07:27 AM

Ash, great job on the work outs! When are you actually moving? I think you'll be in NC afterwards, is that right? Good going!
I had my weigh in yesterday and lost .8, I was glad that I went and it felt good to have a loss, even if less than one pound. It's better than nothing.
I weighed in at 162.6.
I have used the wii fit for the last four days and hope to use it again today. Today is yet another challenge, a quilt group meeting. There is always food. Oh well, I think I'm only going to have fruit and yogurt for breakfast so I can have somethuing at the meeting without guilt.

ASH0424 · 11-18-2009, 12:01 PM

derrydaughter, Well let's see we ship our car the 24th, they come for accompanied baggage on the 30th, and then come for our household goods on December 8th and we're not leaving until around January 5th, so we'll be without our stuff for almost a month. Way to go on the .8 lb. loss. I know how it is..my last was .4 lb. so we just have to keep treking right?

As for working out, trying to make it a family thing..so far so good, we're doing a one week challenge and see where we'll go from there...

Ash

derrydaughter · 11-18-2009, 06:39 PM

Ash, can't believe they would leave you without your stuff for that long, particularly over Christmas. What a bummer. Will you lose computer access too? Will be not be hearing from you?
No car as well, goodness.
I also can't believe you had a car over there in the first place, though. I find that interesting.
I blew it today... went to a meeting and had pecan pie. I feel mad at myself now. But, on the other hand, I am wearing pants that haven't fit me in about two months today, go figure.

ASH0424 · 11-19-2009, 02:49 AM

derrydaughter, well we will have stuff, it will just be the Army's stuff. So, it's better than nothing and then we are blessed a friend is letting use a car. So, the way I see it things could be worse. We have a laptop, so I should have internet access.

As for pecan pie, well I love it too. Hoping there's none for the Thanksgiving dinner we're going to personally...

derrydaughter · 11-19-2009, 09:43 AM

Ash, sometimes I do not understand weight loss, other times.... well, who knows?
This morning, on my home scale, after having a small piece of pecan pie yesterday, I was down a pound. Not officially adjusting my tracker as my WW weigh ins are what will count here, but I don't get it at all. However, that one pound could be due to other factors like sodium, exercise, last weeks good behavior, etc. I don't think anyone can truly tell us when a pound loss or gain is to come from what you eat on a certain day.
So, for today, I forgive myself. I had a 5 point breakfast, I journaled and took a huge hit on my flex points for that pie, and I move on.
I'm glad you'll have some stuff until the final transfer, by the way, sounds a bit easier then, Ash!
I miss other people who have been in this group. I'm not giving up and I wonder if they have?

ASH0424 · 11-19-2009, 11:23 AM

Yeah, you can only work on TODAY, it's hard to remember that sometimes. I am trying not to freak out, I do actually need to up my water in-take, so hopefully that'll help.

As for the others, I have been wondering too. Seems like it's only been me and you - I miss all of the sharing, it's so motivating for me..

Hopefully they'll be back. I personally can't give up!
I have to do this once and for all..
Ash

derrydaughter · 11-20-2009, 08:43 AM

Ash, I can tell by the tone of your posts that you will be successful.
There are peaks and valleys to this journey and there are sometimes detours and roadblocks. The successful people pick themselves up, dust themselves off and move forward.
I'm moving forward, I had a really long detour recently. I forgive myself. I learned something. I will move on.
Going on a college tour with my daughter today, it's some distance from here and I will probably eat two meals out today, one at least. I hope this college cafeteria has healthy choices, not only for me but for my daughter if she chooses to go there.

ASH0424 · 11-20-2009, 01:35 PM

derrydaughter - I think you and I both will do fine and I will say a prayer for your daughter as she enters college. I am sure she'll do well as well. Let me know how it goes whenever you can. Good luck!

derrydaughter · 11-21-2009, 08:08 AM

Ash, my daughter is already in college, but is looking to transfer. It's a big step, though, a financial commitment and also she will be leaving home. We think she'll make this move in January. I have time to adjust to live without her around the house. She was away last year and the first few days that she was gone were hard. She came home this semester and is attending a community college and commuting from home. We did this to save some money, and we have. But, she has kind of taken a big, brave gulp and said she is ready to take on student loans. We had hoped to get her through college without a massive debt, but looks like she' join the ranks of many people in the USA who pay for their college up through when they are middle age. I hate the idea, but it is her decision.

As for me, I blew it yesterday. I did not like the food or the food choices at this school, she may have a very hard time there. I blew it again at dinner as well. So, today, I pick myself back up again and hope for a fresh start and better self control.

ASH0424 · 11-21-2009, 09:57 AM

derrydaughter, I see about the situation. We are extrememly blessed that my Husband knows he's doing 20 yrs. in the Army, he just re-enlisted and was able to transfer his GI Bill to our son Logan so his college is paid for. I know how it is though to have a loan. I have one myself which is small, but we're still paying on. But as far as her leaving I know it will be hard at first, but I know you have a strong spirit and will adjust.

As for yesterday, don't worry I didn't do so hot either. I did use flex points, but I am not sure what I ate yesterday helped me at all..and not sure what we're doing for dinner tonight..we were supposed to go to the gym after my husband helped some of our friends move..but he's still gone..

We shall see

Newlifestyle · 11-21-2009, 12:39 PM

Good morning ladies.
How are you doing?
I am doing well and I think I need to come back and visit, who knows stay a while.
Where is everyone else? I guess life gets busy and other things get in the way.
Well I just wanted to say hello and I will be back.

Take Care
Ann

ASH0424 · 11-22-2009, 03:04 AM

Hi, Ann! Welcome back!

Newlifestyle · 11-22-2009, 05:33 PM

Hi Ash, thanks for the welcome. How was your day.
I had a good day. I have decided to start points again. I wanted to try maintaining my weight and once I felt successful there I would try and lose the rest of the weight I have to lose. I went for a run today and have been on plan so far today. Wish me luck. Part of me wanted to wait until after Christmas as I am nervous why I am not sure.
Linda, how are you.
How is everyone else?
I hope you are all doing well.

Take Care
Ann