#221 Bale of Turtles On Track!

msmeri · 08-24-2009, 07:59 AM

Belief fuels passion,
and passion rarely fails.
~ M. Anderson

bandit2 · 08-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Hi turtles & a big WELCOME to Kerri!

Princess - nice to see you back with the group!

OK - wedding & all the related outtings is finally over, so I have no excuse not to get down to business on my weight loss.

Really have to get refoccused and motivated.

COngrats to those turtles who are actually losing weight & good luck to those trying to stay on track. It is tough - but we can do it.

Good luck this week to everyone!

kerriscards · 08-24-2009, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the welcome...

Itryharder · 08-25-2009, 12:14 PM

to Kerri. We are a great group of gals who really support each other. We're all Turtles, doing well at times and really struggling at other times. However, we're persistent and keep on keepin' on. We're happy to have you with us and we wish you all the best as you tackle your weight with us!

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MsMeri, I love the Will Power Dust and it was just the right thing to see as I checked us out over the weekend. My ds is so wonderful, but he's dealing with loads of stress and since there is little I can do about his stress, I eat. Yeah----that's a great idea. My eating will definitely make his stress lessen. Well, in any case, I try hard and get back on track as quickly as I can. I'm journaling again and counted in the points and I should be okay for this weekly WI. It's tomorrow, so I'll let you all know.

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Princess, I know your son's wedding is coming up soon and that always involves stress. Here's

and

: to get through these days and onto a wonderful memorable wedding and celebration.

Cherry, you can do this!

We all know how you feel and we're sending

: to you.

Bandit, getting down to business is a wonderful way to focus on what you want the most. I just read a great quote that almost doesn't need saying. It is, "Self-discipline is a way of remembering to get what we want the most." I know I can't eat bread and expect to lose weight. It triggers me to eat more of others things. You've had lots of events that focus on food and eating and I know you'll be right where you want to be soon.

Lin, wow, weddings and challenges and all that other stuff. You're smart to track because these special events are what the weekly points are good for. It's tricky, but I was amused to see that by having to work 5 days this week and the extra walking that it entails is being interpreted as a "good thing."

Lauren, glad to hear you've maintained your wonderful weight loss. I see you're getting in more exercise and that will hold you well. Hey, are you doing a leaf tour this year? Remember Italy and those fabulous shoes?

Okay, really have to run. I'm doing very well, journaled and ate sparingly, and am hoping to hold my own this week at my WI. Keep on writing because you're all great.

Judy

CherryAutumn · 08-25-2009, 12:38 PM

Not an official weigh in day but the scale shows i am dropping pounds finally.

Tomorrow i will try to post the official weight and loss. I am doing WW from home so i have DH there to confirm my weight. He is my biggest support but the rest of my family wants me to be healthy to. I am very overweight for being only 26 and i want to be a healthier me so i have the energy and strength to play with my kids. They love to be outside.

My little girl is 4 and likes to exercise next to me and i feel proud to be teaching her something healthy for her.

I will try to write personals when i have more time.

Wanted to say Welcome Kerri

msmeri · 08-25-2009, 06:31 PM

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
~ Confucius

CherryAutumn · 08-26-2009, 01:08 PM

Official weigh in : 232.6 down from 236 that is 3.4 pounds lost

for my first week back on. Not any big changes in my eating yet but lots of excercise which makes a big difference because i am a definate couch potato sometimes.

Itryharder · 08-26-2009, 03:23 PM

Cherry, weigh to go!

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that is a wonderful weight loss! Keep up the good work. Yay

I had a good WI too. I lost 1.4# to bring me to 201.4# and sooooooo close to onederland!

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I'll be back later, but had to congratulate Cherry and give you all my good news too.

Judy
234.6/201.4/199.8 and into onederland very soon!

Lin S · 08-26-2009, 07:13 PM

Hi!

I'm really enjoying seeing your losses this week. It's nice to have company.

Judy and Cherry, nice going. You're super close to onderland, Judy. And I bet this gives you some motivation, Cherry.

Love the quote, Ms. Meri.

I laughed that you found my walking thing amusing. I love walking, preferably if I'm going somewhere. I do miss living close to a really nice public track, though. It was a great way to get exercise in.

I'm doing Ok, considering how this week started. I'm on track, as best as I can figure, since I have no idea, really, what the points for some of the food was. I estimated and that's the best I can do.

I hope everyone else is doing great. Keep on turtlin'!

bandit2 · 08-27-2009, 10:44 AM

Morning, turtles:

Cherry - fabulous loss! Good for you.

Judy - my goodness, you are really doing great, that is fabulous

Lin - nice job staying on track.

As for myself - I have really been struggling lately. Was up 1/2# this week at my weigh in, so really have to get refocussed for sure.

Our meetings start back up in Sept, thank goodness. SO looking forward to get back to my routine.

Hi to everyone else. Princess - how you doing?

Lin S · 08-28-2009, 10:59 AM

Hi, Everyone,

I'm down 1 more pound this week.

I'm going to have to try changing my ticker later. For some unknown reason, my update didn't take.

, Bandit. I hope things get better soon.

Have a fantastic Friday, everyone.

Keep on turtlin'!

CherryAutumn · 08-28-2009, 11:16 AM

Thanks ladies.

Sounds like everyone is going in the right direction.

Bandit when you get your routine back in order you will be kickin it into gear. Just keep on keepin on.

As far as my excercise I am over halfway done with my 30 day challenge on Wii Active. I think it has really helped and it gives you a rest day every 2 days. If i still feel like excercising i can do my Walk away the pounds cd or I can do my own workout i can put together on wii active and if i am looking for something low key i can do Wii Fit. I have found a little exercise a day really does help my mood

since i suffer from depression.

Itryharder · 08-28-2009, 05:43 PM

Lin,

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keep up the good work. Isn't this great? Weigh to go!

Bandit, the summer is almost over and you'll have your "in person" support from TOPS very soon. In the meantime, 1/2# could be most anything including holding a little fluid, etc. I know you'll pull it all together this week and lose some weight and feel great at your next WI. those baby steps really work.

Cherry, I am amazed at your dedication to the Wii program and how it's helping you. I've gotta run and get on my

because I've let a few too many days go by and then the good habit gets broken and it's a chore to start up again. I'm also adding arm weight exercises this week since our WW leader set up a challenge of us each doing something small and simple that we "know" will help us lose weight this week or help firm up. I've got 3# weights and I've used them once or twice and now I've got a routine posted on my computer and I'm set to go. My arms are real flabby and I'm not sure what they'll look like when I get closer to my real weight, but I'm hoping to help out this way. Whew! I'm wordy today.

Everybody, keep on keepin' on. Enjoy the weekend. We don't have anything planned and we ran errands today, so I'm looking forward to a good time. Hey, I'm trying a recipe for black bean burgers and if they are any good, I'll post the recipe.

Everybody have a great weekend!
Judy
234.6/201.4/199.8 and into onederland

kerriscards · 08-29-2009, 09:23 AM

It sure looks like you all are doing great with all the losses...I am doing OK, I did go over points a little so don't expect a great loss...I am on a one or two times a month weigh-in..I can not afford weekly so I must try to get motivation elsewhere in between...

Keep it up....

Itryharder · 08-29-2009, 09:54 PM

Kerri,
With more than 20# down and right at 200# You're doing great! Here's to a good

: and a nice weight loss. Keep posting here so we can get inspired by you and vice versa!

Judy
234.6/201.4/199.8 and finally into onederland