Hi all! :)

Just checking in.

Haven't been down to the computer (in the basement) much in the last few weeks because something smelled funny. Turns out we had a little mold and got that taken care of, so I can be down here again!

Had my first glucose test, as well as a test to see if I'm a carrier for cystic fibrosis, and also a multi marker test to check for things like down's syndrome and spina bifida. No calls from the doctor and it's been almost 2 weeks, so I'm going to assume all those tests came back normal, or at least close enough to normal that the doctor felt she could wait until my next appointment to talk to me! (which is how they've handled all of my other lab work)

So, that means my glucose is doing what it should, and I'm not developing gestational diabetes (at least not yet), which was a worry to the OB because I've got PCOS and that can make insulin production wonky.

Anyway, on the weight front, I've gained a total of 8 pounds so far, and I'm at 18 weeks. And most of that has come in chunks, 3 pounds one week, 3 pounds another week... but not 2 weeks in a row. I'm starting to feel my little bump and I'm also starting to feel the baby move. SO AWESOME.

Thursday is mine and hubby's 4th anniversary, so we'll be going out to celebrate.... Then hubby's birthday is June 3, and we'll be finding out boy or girl on that date. That's just 2.5 weeks. I can't believe I'm almost halfway done!

Later in June we'll be heading out to Virginia for hubby's little brother's graduation and I'm kinda dreading the drive because it's SO LONG. But we're taking 2 days to make the 12 hour trip, so we shouldn't be too burnt out when we get there.

I hope everyone is doing well! :D

Just a quick post, I'm kind of busy at work so need to get back to it. Went to spin this morning and will go running tonight. Hoping for some good numbers tomorrow at my weigh in.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Hi all!

LotusMama so great to see you still here, awesome work on maintaining over a holiday, something I'm yet to master.

Laurie I can't help but feel your mood is lighter, this weightloss thing is so much more of a mind game than I ever thought. We all have the tools to lose weight having done it before, so its awesome you head is getting in the game, the rest will follow. Sorry that sounds condescending lol but you know what I mean, may your 'this is so easy' mode last the distance.

Diane good luck with your weigh in tomorrow! ! If its not the teens I'll eat my hat!

Paulitens geez you are blazing through this, how do you do it with 3 kidlets, I just have 2 lol

Right so I've given myself a little talking too, I going to give myself a bit of a break with things - I can't be everything for everyone. It means I've been avoiding my mum a little, the pressure she puts on me to lose weight and how I and what I should be doing regarding my sister inlaw is too much at the best of times, I'm just finding it hard when my heads not in a good space. Mope mope ... so I'm still on plan ish, I'm not as strict as normal but if I get though the next month with no gain and no emotional eating I'll be pleased :)

Weigh in tomorrow, I feel light but who knows!!!!

Yes in an ideal world people wouldn't judge others, I say focus on yourself even I as a big lass I look at Tess Holliday for example and I think shes stunning but I know how uncomfortable I was at a bigger size - its not that I'm judging her its putting my feelings about my weight on to her, if you know what I mean. Oh god and sexisim don't get me started, one of my best friends is a minister of Parliament and I thought it would be better at the top but I've never seen such misogynistic behavior.

Anywho .... off to music - things we do to get out of the house :carrot: :cb: :dancer: :eek:

I'll come back later to reply to all your posts, lovely ladies... Right now I just need to vent.

I'm having a sucky day, PMSing and all, with a crying baby, a grouchy toddler, assignments to grade, house's a mess, and cooking a dinner I am pretty sure none of my kids will like (taco soup) and that will be too high in sodium and will have me depressed at the scale tomorrow morning. Plus I haven't gone #2 since Saturday. Boo! And to top it all off I've been snacking all day (healthy stuff, and still haven't exceeded my calorie budget, but still).

Woe is me. Woe is me!

I'll do an angry workout when the kids are gone to bed tonight, and do an angry French learning while on the treadmill. Hahaha!

Good morning, everyone!

Late check-in this morning, and will probably be quick.

Paulitens - Oof. All of that piled up can be frustrating. And feeding kids can be the worst. Yay for sticking with the healthy snacking. Boo for feeling a bit out of control with it. Hope things get better quickly.

Kelly - Not condescending at all. As always, kind and gentle and so helpful. Yay for getting things prioritized. As you say, you can't be all things to all people all the time.

Diane - Every day, you're working it. And that's why you are continuing to have such great success even after all this time. Woot!

Mandy - It's so fantastic to see you popping in! Sounds like the baby is growing well, and that the pregnancy is progressing nicely. Can't wait to see pics of the little one (if you choose to share them).

Yesterday was not perfect, but also not bad. And today, I'm totally back on. Cuz I don't have to be perfect to make progress.

Have a fantastic day, everyone!

Well, barely made it, but I did get into the 2 teens. I'm a little concerned about the next weigh in because I'll be at a big baseball tournament starting on Saturday and then all through next week. We have the Junior College World Series here and it is such a good time. We spend a lot of time there on Memorial weekend, and then usually every night for the week after Memorial Day. I can usually stay somewhat disciplined for food, but exercise/running will be taking a back seat. I'll still work out in the mornings, unless I'm just dead tired, but running won't be happening. That's ok. I'll get back to it after the tournament is over.

Until Saturday, though, I need to be ON. I went to Body Pump this morning. I had to go to the gym to run last night because of the thunder. It's funny, I outlasted a couple of younger, slimmer ladies while running. Made me feel good. That 5:00 crowd is just odd. They seem to be way more interested in socializing than in an actual workout. Made me feel smug anyway.

Mandy: So glad to hear from you. I was missing the baby updates. It sounds like things are going very well for you!! I'm so glad.

Laurie: Good comment! You don't have to be perfect to make progress. Some days are better than others, and that's just the way it is. Good for you and your awesome attitude!

Paulitens: Oh boy, so sorry you are having a rough day. I hate it when I know I'm making a dinner that the kids won't like. Not that they have to like everything, but it still is irritating to have them turn up their noses at it. Of course, mine aren't little kids. Hope things improve for you!

MissLoud: Good to see you posting! You're so right about not being able to be everything to everybody. It can wear you down. Take some time to yourself and I hope you feel better!

Good day today, had my friends girls here so was busy this morning - although I had to stop myself putting the left overs in my mouth! They had healthy snacks but thats what ive been over indulging in lately. Filled myself up on vege soup at lunch and then did some yard work which kept my hands busy. Took the boys on a bike ride, now my youngest is getting good on his balance bike I might need to invest in a scooter to keep up! Feeling the munchies now but I've talked myself down -- well for now, might have to head to bed early!

Down another pound but I realised I had converted kg to pound wrong so now I really do weigh 232 ;) hoping for a decent number this week.

Diane yah the teens!!! Awesome work, hopefully your baseball tournament doesn't upset the apple cart!

Paulitens I hear you on the kids not liking dinner, both mine a quite different as to what thry like, I tend to make stuff three of us definitely will eat and the other just has too lump it lol.... googling taco soup!

Laurie it really does sound like your mindset has shifted - so pleased for you. I'm faking it til I make it, I really desperately want to be under 100kg, I think I'll feel like im getting somewhere then!

Good morning! Super quick check-in.

I am in a mood funk. I am susceptible to depression, and I need to fight it. No one monitors when I come in to work, so it can be really easy to decide to stay in bed all day every day.

But I didn't do it. I am in my office, working. I am presenting at a training this afternoon, and I am very much on board. I can do this. And I know if I am able to go out for a walk, my mental health will be much improved.

Went to spin this morning. It seemed difficult for some reason. Oh well. The weather seems to be pretty good today, so hoping I can run outside tonight. Otherwise, I'll go to the gym. It isn't horrible being there, just insanely loud. I'm going out to lunch with a friend, but should be fine with staying on plan today. We don't go all out when we're together, trying to keep each other on track. I am feeling like I could eat right now and lunch isn't for another 2 hours. Great.

Laurie: Sorry to hear you are feeling down. Just keep trying to ride it out. I do think a walk would help. The saying I always like is: You're only one workout from a good mood. Hang in there!

MissLoud: A scooter sounds like fun. It sounds like you're getting some good exercise in! That's great!

Thanks ladies for all the kind words. I weighed in Saturday 5lbs down I also weighed today and I am 283 woot woot put really my weigh day is Saturday

SW-290
5/16- 285

I am back.....I have had a really hard last couple months.....back in 220s but I am here could use your gals support....

Went running last night and then body pump this morning. I got on the scale and it wasn't a good number, so I guess I better be careful this weekend. I felt kind of tired last night from workouts and running, so maybe it is water retention. Who knows... Just have to keep my head in the game even though I'm going to the baseball games.

Jenni: Good to see you posting again! I'm sorry you have had a rough couple of months. Don't let it stop you, though. You're back here now and we'll support you through this all! You can get back to it, just be kind to yourself and move forward!

Ky30: Nice! Good losses!

4 years! :D

Today is mine and hubby's wedding anniversary and I can't believe it's gone by so fast. Going out to dinner tonight to celebrate and it's so nice to finally be able to afford a nice restaurant without a gift card. <3

Weight wise, I'm still hovering in the same place as my last doctor appointment, so that's good news. Though to help keep my weight stable and stave off the sweet cravings I've taken to drinking flavored water (crystal light), because it's sweet, but very low calorie and kills the cravings without all the sugary junk. I wonder which the doc would prefer... the artificially sweetened drinks, or the piles of candy/pastries I'd be stuffing in my face otherwise...

Baby-wise, s/he's still being a gymnast and surprising me with the feeling of movement sometimes. I'll be sitting watching TV with the hubs and I'll be like "ohh!" like I got goosed or something because it takes me by surprise. Still hoping I'll start feeling that more.

Also, because of baby, I'm grumpy and tired and headachey a lot because I can't get comfortable at night to get good sleep, and when I finally do fall asleep I wake up a little bit later having to pee. Lack of sleep, hormones, hydration needs, and changing dietary needs are all adding up to headaches almost every morning. Silver lining: They aren't migraines (which I'm prone to), and they tend to go away within an hour or so after I get some food and beverage in my system, without medication.

I hope you all are doing well! :D

OK, I'm going to post here. Honestly, I don't know if I can handle all the newbie questions and stuff. I was there. I was the same. I get it, but rehashing it for the bazillionth time is too much for me.

If I know, how come I can't keep it off? Oh darlings, if it were only so easy. I KNOW what my triggers are KNOW IT... but being able to keep "untriggered" is what I need to figure out now. For now... I'm in a good spot, so relose (again) is what I'm doing. Maybe this time I'll figure it out for good. One can hope.

But for now? I'm not throwing out my fat clothes like I did last time. I need to keep a small stash as reality is, this is going to be a lifelong battle for me. I just know it. Maybe I'll be more successful with more "good times" if I figure out the how to deal with avoiding or dealing better with triggers, but I have a lot of living left to do and a lot of time to eff it up.

Spin class this morning. It was awesome. I think I gave it extra effort because I'm not planning on going back to the gym until Tuesday. I'm way too excited about taking the next 3 days off. Hopefully I won't regret it! Ha!

Mandy: Glad to hear things are going well for you, for the most part! Congrats on the 4 years!

BerryBlonde: Welcome! I think you'll like this group. We totally get the frustrations of regains. Looking forward to hearing from you!