#155 Love Yourself First
 

Hi everyone..it's Friday again! Yay. Figured I'd start a new thread and what better title to use, loving yourself. Isn't that why were all here?

I am doing pretty good. Feel pretty today, wearing a skirt with calf boots and a nice top. I love when I feel good about what am wearing. Makes life so much easier. Stil haven't gotten to Lane Bryant to use that cuopon and most likely won't. Bills are in and it seems like they never end. I should wait anyways till lose at least 10 lbs before I purchase anything new.

Nothing big planned for the weekend. My youngest sister (15 :?:) has a dance recital on Saturday afternoon. She hasn't been on a stage since she was 9, so am very excited. She sure is growing up, and into a very beautiful woman.

Icewoman..I have heard of complications "behind closed doors" while on medication. You may want to speak to your doc and discuss your concerns. There are other meds or doses you can take. Not everything is for everyone. No reason to suffer.

JacobsMommy..Pedicure?!?!? Ooooh. I am jealous! Enjoy your day!!!

Mrs. Big Dawg.. 40 LBS!!!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOO! Hope your daughter is feeling better, how scary! I am so glad she wasn't too badly hurt.

Velvet..Your "dress up" dinner sounds so cool. Did you take pics?

Jiffy..Girl, we would have a blast if we all had dinner together. I think it would turn into breakfast cause am sure we wouldn't stop talking. I hope your Mom is feeling better. What are they going to about the dietician? You all need someone supportive. Not a dimwit.

Sakk..You went a week early? Oh wow. You sure do have alot going on! Keep your chin up. Being busy is good sometimes. Just take some time for yourself.

doitforme..Scales. What a nightmare. They go up and down up and down. Don't stress it. Just keep going.

Have a great, wonderful, OP and strong weekend everyone.

I know we need these new threads... but Jennifer has a knack for making them when I'm about to post replies to everyone... so I have to write on paper notes about what everyone said. LOL!!!

I'm feeling a little better, but do still feel icky from time to time...

I am having a royally great day. Hubby has been WONDERFUL to me for the last 12 hours... its been so nice to be pampered. I went home last night and packed about 5 boxes full of stuff, and pulled out all the other boxes. I'm so glad I'm a packrat, because I have all the original boxes for 90% of my crystal, dishes, and wedding presents which will definately help to keep things safe!! I think I'm actually only missing the box for 1 crystal piece, and have everything else. So, onto the joys of packing.

Tonight I'm headed to some friends to shampoo their carpet for them.. They are having a baby very very soon and of course had to rearrange the house and furniture... My mom has a carpet shampooer, so I'm heading over to do that, then I'm going to shampoo the couch when I get home. Or at least shampoo one of them tonight, then I can do the other one.

This weekend will be crazy, because my brother is graduating from College! I'm so proud of him! We have the ceremony tomorrow morning at 10 am, then lunch with him, then we head to Greg's sisters to see her for her birthday. Then Sunday we have church, then Jon (brother)'s party, then youthgroup from 5-7.. then the Survivor season finale at 8! So its crazy, and obviously I won't have much time for packing this weekend.

I too feel great today. I got dressed and actually NEEDED to tuck in my shirt, AND needed a belt, which I fit into for the first time in about 7 months. So that was definately great. I feel sexy today, probably because my jeans are the ones that are tight in the rear that inspire my husband to give me a little thwack when I walk by... I never mind, because I really missed that when I couldn't fit into these jeans. It's amazing what clothes can do for your mood!!!

I was thinking about self control today... and wondering if I really have self control, or is it just that my house is "safe" from any foods I may binge on?? I guess we'll see as we have a cookout today at work and parties all weekend... But then again, I haven't eaten much the last few days because I just haven't been hungry.

Ok onto individual responses:

PNG: I feel silly responding to you since I talk to you ALL DAY! LOL but I'm really glad you are feeling better and that your mom did ok! I'm praying that the doc finds out what's wrong quickly!!

Jenniffer - remember, persistance, not perfection (tx sandi!) Have fun at your sister's recital... And I'm trying to avoid Lane Bryant until I am down at least one size, although I had really been hoping to be able to buy a new dress for Jon's graduation... Oh well. It's hard though, isn't it :)

Tamara - Don't know what exactly you are experiencing as far as side effects go. I do know that my doc gave me workarounds for all of them (physical, emotional, etc.) and that being on the anti-depressants was definately important!!! Good luck, talk to your doc, hopefully he can help!!

Sandi - I'm glad you are doing better... at least it didn't take as long to jump back on the bandwagon this time!!! I hope you really enjoy your day off!!

Carol - oh my friend... I will be praying for your daughter!! I am glad that she is doing ok. 9 LBS!!! Whoopeee!! that is AWESOME!! Hope your mouth gets better real fast!!

velvet - congrats on the successful party... And don't worry too much about what you ate... No guilt and move on girlie!

jiffy - Praying about your job, good luck getting it permanent! I too know about food = comfort, I've been trying to find other ways to get comfort when I need it, or to at least distract myself away from food... it seems to be working ok for the most part, but I still do eat for comfort now and again! Sorry about the evil dietician... You really do need to have someone who understands to listen to you!! And I'll be praying for your mom's hand.

sakk - hope you don't miss your hubby too much, and good luck with all the kid stuff this weekend!! Hope you make it to all the right places at all the right times!!!

doitforme - so glad to here your mom is doing good!! Don't worry about the 3 lbs, I'm sure its water retention from eating out!! You'll be fine. Don't be a slave to the scale!!

To any one I missed - lots of hugs!! have an AWESOME weekend!

Hi girls i know i have been absent form the form a bit lately but it is due to being busy. I have not been the greatest on the woe but getting better. I do not have time to go back and read and reply to all so i will just jump in here.

I will say that i experienced the ultimate!!! A full body massage with aroma therapy!!! OMG what a experience. I have not found my reward thing!!! it was so glorious that i would not hesitate to do it again!

I do have a site for all you low carbers to be able to get a downloadable 120 page cookbook there are some aboslutly fantastic recipies in there. so please PM me if you want to down oad a ziped copy to unzip on you puter. It is complely safe i have just odne it and it is fine.

If you would prefer me to not begin the threads at all to make things less confusing, just say the word and I'll just wait for you to create the new ones.

No big deal, just figured it was time for a new one. There will always be someone a few posts behind when they don't post individuals for awhile. Guess that's the problem with message boards. Just let me know. Glad your feeling better today. Looks like you have a busy weekend ahead of you.

Nasus..I am going to check out the protien shakes this weekend. What do you think of them? I will PM you for the recipe book. Full body massage......ahhhhhhhhhh.

P.S

Can't forget Sandi...You have been doing wonderful chickie, staying focused and determined. Your an inspiration to all of us.

I have no issue with anyone creating new threads, I just think your timing usually manages to be "perfectly matched" with when I sit down to post individual replies to everyone!!! I always laugh when it happens :) We need to keep things clean and unconfusing :)

Hello Everyone,
I havent posted on the board (other then my profile) so I'd like to take the time to throw a few words out there.

What can I say, I think your all great :) I've been "lurking" the past couple of days and you are all such wonderful people. You keep each other motivated and on track, and if someone would slip, hey we're all only human. You help them overlook it and keep moving on. When someone has made an achievement you reward them with kind words and give them encouragment to go even further. Sometimes a few nice words can work miracles.

I am so happy I found this site, this is just what I need. However for now I must run. Time for me to get off this booty and shake it a little bit. :sheep:

Nice to meet you all and I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Traci

Hi, Traci. Welcome to the 100 lb. Club. This is a great site...and a fantastic club. I thank God I found it.

I'm doing very badly this week! I don't know what's wrong. I always seem to get to or near that 50 lb mark and stall! Two years ago I quit when I hit 52 lbs. I wonder if it is my fear of 'normalcy'. Sometimes I think that when I get to a normal wt. that I won't have any more excuses about why I am rejected. Because, after all, if I'm fat, I can blame other's prejudices for my own shortcomings. I'm so screwed up...are you sure you want to meet me in Sept?! :?: And, when I'm 'failing', I don't even turn to prayer!...because then if I binge, I'm flagrantly opposing God. He may strike me dead on the spot or.... :lol: :eek: :rolleyes:

Gonna move along!

Love, Gayle

well, let me settle in for a nice bit of typing. i'm supposed to be writing an article, but this is more fun.

there seems to be much better news this week than last week for everyone. people's health seems to be improving, and BA is getting ready for her new abode [wouldn'[t it be fun to spring a housewarming on her???? ]

and the pounds are coming off as well. always a nice thing to see, especially after all that hard work and frustration.

and sexy clothes. and good attitudes. maybe it's a sign of spring???

mom's hand is doing well, but it looks awful. it hasn't stopped her from putting in her plants, so that's a good thing. she still can't manage to take her medicine, or prepare a hot meal [she's really good at getting chicken salad from a local deli, though!!!!], but she can go out and buy tomato plants and flowers and get them into the ground.

and sandi, she's a hoosier!!! born and raised in liberty center indiana, a suburb of bluffton. the middle of corn and soybeans.

as for those crazy people, it'll be resolved early next week. i'm so amazed at all the support of the folks who work there.; they really want me!!! and they want me to instill order and systems so that they won't get so burned out. a tall order. and i can't do it without the support of senior management. and i don't know if it's willing to change the culture. we'll see. but no matter what happens, i'll have a great title, and experience in a good field. i'll walk away in fine shape.

and jen, so will you. you want to come out to secaucus and help me crack a few whips?? maybe even tie up a few folks just on principle/???

a pretty decent couple of days, foodwise. but i did lose all my dinner tonight. i ate too quickly and paid for it. not a big deal.

no major weekend plans, except for attempts to get over this stupid cold!!!! and to buy cat food, dog food, cottage cheese, and yogurt. and some unsweetened cocoa for the protein shakes. such excitement!!!

have a great weekend, ya'll

Hi!
 

It is pouring here! I also have to work a double today, so this will quick, I read but have no time to respond to everyone, so just pray all goes well for everyone through the weekend. Velvet- don't beat yourself up, the fallback will soon go forward, stay positive girlfriend I am right there with ya. I went out for chinese food, its a quick buffet, should of been a salad bar. But it was yummy. I find out if mom goes to re-hab today. But over all she is doing great, so love to all keep on keeping on!

AAACCCKKKK! Horrible weigh-in :( I'm up 3 pounds. I know exactly what I did - no tracking, lots of junk, not enough water. *sigh* I am, however, proud of the fact that I did go to weigh-in even though I knew it was gonna suck.

So now I'm back on track. My week 8 book was about strategies for dealing with setbacks, etc. One thing it made me realize was that, even though I have set goals, I haven't really set any concrete steps for reaching them. Sure, "Join WW" is a step, but it's not very concrete. I need to set up things like, "I will drink 88 oz. of water every day" or "I will walk for 30 minutes five times a week."

I have 12.5 lbs. left to reach my WW 10%. At 2 lbs. per week, I will be there on June 29. There are only 11 weigh ins between now and the beginning of next school year, which is when I wanted to be at 190 lbs. There is no way in **** I will be able to lose 40 lbs. in 11 weeks, so I guess I'm gonna have to modify that goal, as well. 208 it is.

I'm a little bummed, but I'm not giving up...

Jennelle
242.5/230.5/140

Gayle - I'm sorry that you're having a bad week. Don't give up!! You know last week when I was doing so badly, I was thinking about you and how well you were doing. I thought to myself, Gayle is doing it...you can too. I thought of how hard you were trying and bringing in such consistent results. So girlfriend, you CAN'T give up, I need you there to keep me going. **Big weight just placed on Gayle's shoulders** :) You know, I'm at my wall too. 40 lbs is all I have ever managed to lose. EVER. We can both do this. One day at a time. Yesterday...can't change it. Tomorrow...not yet. Today...this is what we can control...worry about today. I know you can do this!!

P.S. If I don't make it to Boston, you will be making that trip to Indiana!!! :D

Temporary Insanity has set in.. I bought a bike !!!

I had to walk it to the gas station yesturday to fill the tires with air, by the time I got home (a whole 10 minutes later) I was gasping for breath and ready to drop dead :o lol

Oh what a sight I must have been!

People can laugh at the "fat woman" on the bike all they want, I spent the money for it and I'm not going to let it sit! Today I'm grabbing my 2 older girls and I'm going for a real ride !

Wish me luck because I'm going to need it! :D

Traci

* * * * * I MADE IT* * * * *

Sandi, thank you for your kind words. They mean more than you can know. You are an inspiration yourself, you know. OK, Sandi, let's scale that wall together. You'll soon be at 50 gone and I'll be at 60! Then maybe it'll give us the inspiration to keep going till the next wall!!

I paced (in my head!) and drove around and passed every fast food joint in town 5 or 6 times. I kept praying, and thinking of you guys and truly not wanting to let any of you down. So, when I got back home, I ate an orange and made it through 'til 5:30 and made a big dinner. Then ate some pretzels in the evening. So, I was within my daily calories.

This is a HUGE accomplishment for me. I have always been one who gives up in the face of adversity. So, I thank God and Belle (I was on IM with her for a while and she sent me an e-card) and you guys and me for getting me through.

Zap, **CONGRATULATIONS** on your recent insanity!! I think you are to be commended for taking a step like that. Good girl. Now peddle your a$$ off!! (Literally!)

Jennelle, you can do it, too. Keep plugging along. You don't have to be a certain size by a certain date to be a success. That is an excellent realization that we need to create steps to accomplish our goals.

Sue, thanx also for your words of encouragement! I'm glad to hear that your mom was moved to the rehab. She'll be improving daily. Sorry it's such a long haul for you to get there, though. It rained here today...then it SNOWED!!! I don't want to see another flake till November...or December...or never!

Jiffy, what an fabulous sounding job you're GOING to get! Best of luck there. Hope they pay you a fortune. My best to your mom with her hand. If she can plant, it is a good sign!

Hi to everyone else.

Love, Gayle

CONGRATS GAYLE!!

We're all really proud that you made it through without succumbing to the fast food monster. Great job.

Traci - what a great thing, even if insane :lol: I'm sure you and your kids will enjoy your bike rides.

Jenelle - I just joined WW about a month ago and had my first gain last week. It is a real bummer when you see a gain. I know we will both see losses next time in.

Not much new with me tonight. Made this wonderful potato salad, if it weren't for the bacon it would be fairly low fat. How on earth do you figure out points for bacon fat? Would it be about the same as for a tsp of oil or butter? In this recipe you have to reserve 4T of bacon fat after cooking 1c of bacon crisp then add it to the dressing. I must have had really lean bacon though as all I got was 2T. There is only supposed to be 4 servings though so that is about 2tsp of bacon fat per serving and about 2 slices of bacon and 1 c of potatoes. I would guess 1 cup of salad is about 6 or 7 points. A lot of points but very, very tasty. It is not a mayo based salad like so many of them are.

Take care all.