Christy - I had the munchies today yesterday and today as well. Today I got through it with an unopened bag of rice cakes I found that I hadn't touched in a few weeks. I ate 2 of them with peanut butter sparingly applied and downed everything with some water. I ate some random bites for dinner from a work picnic thinking I would eat a proper dinner later, but now I'm not hungry anymore. I think I am going to move my dinner time up to immediately after work to try and combat the munchies.

Wow busy chat this week. I’m going to check back tomorrow and look at all of the individual post but I wanted to pop in while I was checking this today. I haven’t had internet since Sunday because I was at my sisters for two nights, she doesn’t have internet, and during the day yesterday I was on a day trip for my internship and today I was at baseball game.

Everything is going well with me. I had a few drinks today at the baseball game but life could be worse. I also had those candied nuts which I know are absolutely terrible for you but I ate a few then gave my brother the bad and said take these I don’t care what you do with them as long as I don’t have them. He laughed (and understood completely because he recently lost weight himself). But I ate light all day so I guess life could be worse.

Well I’m off to bed. Post more tomorrow.

I noticed the height thing too and it looks like we've got almost the same goal in mind. Haha. That is kinda neat that you chose your name.. My mom named me after the plantation in Gone with the Wind. Oh boy. Anyhow.

Thank you for the congrats. :) You have alot to be proud of also! I'm mostly low carb mainly because it's easiest for me to stick with as far as boundaries and everything but I do change it up.. I incorporate alot of the foods I love (baked potatos, fruit, etc) into my diet pretty often. But only if it's planned! I tend to get carried away otherwise. :^: I started March of 07 (with a very long hiatus for about 8 months of just maintaining).. I'm ready as heck to get to goal already. :D

You are the 3rd person I know who's been named from Gone with the Wind. :) Me, my friend's friend, and you. hehe

good morning all you ladies! I hope everyone is doing well. I've started off pretty well with breakfast and snack. Now if only I can keep it up all day! I'm going to start workout again today. I plan on doing pilates or walking with my little girl. I also have a couple videos to choose from. Hmmm....and I put if off why? no idea. I ordered a new camera Saturday and I'm getting really impatient. I want to play with it!! DH has been gone for 13 weeks now...44 more to go. Actually I only have 10-11 weeks until his 2 week R&R.
I've had a lot of problems with the deployment. I'm sooo much better now, but lets just say I lost nearly 20 lbs from anxiety and lack of food since March. I've been seeing a therapist and my doctor so things are moving up. I plan to start eating better and workout out at all. lol!

Have a great day everyone! :wave:

Today IS going to be better than tomorrow. My infection is WAY better with just 2 doses of medicine and that has made me feel a lot better.

I am going to met with my school today to see about making a career for myself. I did take a year off for my mom and my grades have never been awesome - but I really want to do well and actually have a degree in something that can make money --- as well as being theater related...which means getting my teaching degree. I want to teach at a college level but willing to settle for teaching high school or whatever until I can become a college professor. My man as already mapped out his JD and MBA in Corp. Law...so I feel kinda behind...but better late than never.

I really want to run to food yesterday when I was having my mini break down - but I didn't. So this marks 5 days without a binge!!!

I hope you are all having a great day!

I'm trying not to munch today!! Just seeing those calories add up is enough to keep me grounded!!

Taylor - i feel ya. I finally decided what i want to do 2 years after graduation. DF graduated a few weeks ago with his bachelors and has his next 3 degrees and certifications working and a good career path started. I guess we should be happy we found guys who want to work and be successful, right?!

Skinny Yeah I am only 21 and my dad has already scared me that I am going to be living in a cardboard box. My mom isn't here to be his "voice of reason" and tell me I am not going to be living in a cardboard box and they are gonna help me. I don't think my dad really wants to help me past any years he has to. I think he is more interested in dating - which makes me ill.


I just did the elipitcal for 30 minutes. I HATE that machine...which is why I do it. It kicks my *** and I can hardly walk back to my apartment after - but I feel that one day I kick it's ***.

ugh! You can't say the work @$$ on here! Ok, I shall use the medical term: Buttocks.

My week has really been thrown off because of the whole not being in the office the first two days of the week. I keep thinking it is Monday. Oh well what can you do. I left my internship today and was really exhausted, I considered coming home and taking a nap or bath but I decided to push though the exhaustion and went to the gym. I have been having very bad leg cramps but I keep trying to work out. I’m trying to focus on hydration and potassium. Other then that I am going to try and gather up some more energy to start cleaning my apartment.

CookieMoster – Good luck this weekend, maybe you can log some extra gym time to help with the extra calories. Also a trick I’ve learned is alternate between getting alcoholic drinks and water that way it will slow down your drinking. Try and eat large salads at all of those places that will help you fill up. It is going to be a hard weekend good luck.

Lissa – Good job dropping below 170 again.

Taylor – It’s hard to get beyond the 30 minute barrier but I think a lot of it is mental. Once you do it the first time you will be able to do it regularly. Probable a good choice for the BBQ. Sorry about your terrible day. Good job not running to food.

Annita – Treadmills are hard on your body, they are hard on your knees and legs. You might consider doing other types of cardio such as the elliptical or an exercise bike. Welcome to the forum and weekly chat!

Christy – All the yummy veggies sound good. I’m not sure about if it is too late to start a garden, you might want to go to a store that sells plants and ask.

Eva – I don’t think of myself as dieting, I think of it as a lifestyle change. In order to keep myself healthy I know what I need to do and I that I need to stick with it. Just keep trying and you’ll find a lot of support here.

HappyMomma – That is great that your husband is coming home in September. I would say start writing down everything you eat for a few days (if you don’t already) and then evaluate it and make a decision on where you can change things. I’m finding this last bit of weight is the hardest to lose good luck!!!!

Tara – Good job on reaching an overweight BMI and hitting the 180s. :cb:

Lynsey – Good job on limiting your pizza and riding your bike to you MIL. I hate when people know I eat healthy and your then order terrible food.

HardCandy – Good job coming out of hiding and posting.

Onesullgal – It sounds like you are out to a good start. I agree that it helps when you are able to surround yourself with healthy food.

Christy – Everyone gets muchie days. They are the worst, I always end up here every 15 minutes on those days that way I remind myself why I’m losing.

remember I totally get ya on being too tired to go to the gym. Some mornings I just hate leaving my warm bed and getting on my shoes! The 30 minute thing is probably mental....I don't think I can do the same machine for more than 30 minutes or I get bored. Maybe next time I will do 2 machines for 30 minutes each.....cause it's only 30 minutes, right? I can do anything for 30 minutes...including a different machine!

Yay Taylor, that's great!!!

I had a mini victory today...I took my kids to McDonald's for lunch, which of course is scary when you're dieting. I don't like their salads and hate their grilled chicken, so I opted for a plain hamburger happy meal with Diet Coke. I know, not the best choice, but fantastic compared to my usual Big Mac meal with sweet tea! That was an accomplishment, but the REAL victory was that I didn't eat ANY of my kids leftovers!! Normally I at least eat their fries, but today I didn't touch a single solitary fry that was not in my small pack...I was so proud...kinda sad I know. LOL

Still went a little over on my calories because I underestimated the calories in watermelon, but it could have been worse. :)

Christy That is just huge what you did at McD's today! A victory indeed!! Wow! I hate going to fast food but when I do I choose wendy's. They have bake potatoes and chili that can keep you full and in your calories! Oh, and don't worry about those extra calories in watermelon...no REAL harm in that!

hello all,
I just want to say thank you for sharing your stories.

Taylor, I'm so sorry about your mother. You are an inspiration to me.

Christy, that is a huge accomplishment, saying no is so hard, you should be very proud of yourself.

And all of the rest of you ladies, thank you for being there and telling your stories.

Taylor that is totally how I got over my 30 minute problem. I can do a bike for 30 lets try and do something else for 30 minutes. Now I try and get 90 in but the last few times it's only been 60 because of muscle cramps.

Christy - HMMMM I love watermelon but it is easy to way to many calories. And that is huge with the McD. On a weird note I don't like the grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald not because of the chicken instead because of the bread. I think it is gross so when I get it I don't eat the bread just the chicken and lettuce.