Ammi wow you had quite a workout at the GYM i would have collapsed! And Caleigh would be welcome to play my game if we were neighbors lol!

Lilion – The Bowflex looks like it should be great for strength training. That is very cool that you have all you need right at home. Hopefully adding some strength training can help get that scale moving!

Michelle – Well, no fast food is definitely a plus for Barrow! I definitely know the feeling of wanting to pamper yourself when you are sick, and often we can feel that the way to do that is to eat whatever we want. I hope you feel better soon.

Catherine – Thanks for posting that piece on flow. I know when I have found that place that exercise is a joy, I look forward to it and I feel great during. That is really horrible about the house! I am constantly amazed at the way people can treat others – especially their own families! How can she justify doing something like that to you, or have you not heard from here since?

Ammi – That is so cool that you enjoyed the gym so much! The elliptical does take a bit of build up to get endurance on it, but I am sure you will be able to do that very quickly.

Patti – I have definitely decided on the Wii as my 100 pounds lost reward and I am especially looking forward to Zelda. I am so glad you are having so much fun with it!

Sandy – Learning to deal with stress with things other than food is definitely a learning process. Getting down on yourself for it doesn’t help at all, but you might think of other things you could possibly do in the future. Birthday cake is one of my weaknesses too. I love icing. In that case as well, you might have just been really hungry since it was before dinner. Do you snack much?

Kymberly - Congratulations on being down 5 pounds – that is amazing!!! It feels so good when hard work pays off.

Torister – The one I just bought was the Gazelle Crosstrainer Pro and I ordered it through Amazon. I chose that one because it has some resistance and it is rated to 300 pounds. I opted for free shipping so it will take awhile to get to me. I will definitely let you know what I think when I get it.


I looked at the apartment yesterday afternoon and it was really cute. It wasn’t huge, but it had enough space for me. The only problems are no laundry and no independent heat control, but since heat is included that is ok. However I have been thinking about the Band-Aid analogy that Catherine made and I am now thinking that might not be such a great idea for my BF because of his Asperger’s syndrome (we found out he had this when we went into counseling). Even though I am ready to move quickly and I can handle rapid changes, it could really be too hard for him. One thing that Asperger’s causes is rigid mental patterns that are very difficult to break out of. It is not as easy for people with this to make changes and react to new situations. They often feel overwhelmed to the point on inaction. I know I need to move on, but I also don’t want to leave him in a situation that he can’t handle and that will cause him pain. I am not angry with him and I still care about his wellbeing. I don’t want to leave him stranded and in even worse financial condition then he is already in. Where there is one cute place, there are bound to be more. Who knows – maybe by waiting I will be able to find someplace absolutely perfect (which means it includes laundry). I will give it some more thought over the weekend and also after our counseling session tonight.

No change on the scale this morning, but I am ok with that. I am really just getting back on track now, so hopefully next week will be good assuming I can keep my eating under control at my parents’ house (this is often a problem for me – old triggers).

Nancy you will love thne WII i do way too much and am lookiing forward to getting some more games for it

Hello everyone!

I'm in quite a good mood today. I'm sure it comes from taking yesterday off and sleeping until 11 a.m! I probably should have gone to work, I wasn't THAT sick, but I just couldn't face the office and, clearly, I needed some rest! Today has been busy, but not unduly so, and I'll be weighing in less than 1 hour. (I promised myself I wouldn't WI before 11 a.m., that's the "normal" time.) I look good today darn it! I better have lost some weight. Got to say though, I'm not real optimistic.

I had no idea they made Zelda for the WII! I don't really "do" video games, but that's one I always liked! I can see it being a blast on the WII. I've just got to get one of those!

YEP! Now you know why I refer to the elliptical as The Infernal Machine, the elliptical, the torture device and various other descriptive terms! 3 minutes was my limit the first time too! Killer, ain't it??? When DH wanted the elliptical I gave in, but I wanted a treadmill because the elliptical was so hard! But I'm up to 1/2 hour on the horrible thing now and quite glad I let him have his way. You'll be amazed at what you can do in time. Enjoy the gym! I always liked it, just never found time to go.

Well everyone, I tried the Bowflex for real last night. Did their 20 minute workout and it was pretty good. I think I need a bit higher weight than I was using so I'll up it next time I work out. I joked to DH that we should take "before" pictures so we can see if we "have the body we want" in six weeks, which is their guarantee. I suspect they'll only honor that guarantee if you can prove you followed their diet and didn't have 50 lbs to lose in the first place! I did take my measurements though. It'll be interesting to see if we have any startling results.

I'll BBL to let you all know how WI went.

Just wanted to chime in about those ellipticals -- I couldn't EVEN do 3 minutes the first time out. Maybe 1 1/2??? Now I'm fine with it and it doesn't seem any worse than a treadmill (though it is a different kind of workout), but they definitely take getting used to...

Okay, I'm deleting the rant. WI on my "official" scale showed 229.6 AGAIN! After wallowing for a bit I said "The heck with it!" (Not actually what I said, what I said is unfit for your gentle virgin eyes.) and I marched - yes, actually marched up the street to my doctor's office to weigh on their scale, which is, of course, the scale I started out on. His scale - Both of them - weighed me just under 229. One at 228.4 and one at 228.8.

I always thought that when I hit 228 point anything I'd jump up and down and say "100 pounds", but I'm not. I have actual reasons for this. I usually weigh at 10:30 or 11 a.m. and I know that the longer in the day I go without eating the lighter I get, minutely at least. So a weight at noon seems like cheating. Besides, I'm not sure WHERE in the 328 to 329 range I actually started. Finally, I'm so depressed at this snails pace of a loss that I don't expect it to be that low next week.

So I am editing my tracker to show me at 229, instead of 230. I'll give myself that much of a boost. And I'm not going to count any scale but my doctor's - including the one here at the office I've weighed on for over a year - as "official".

We'll see how it goes from here.

Sharon: I am up to 307 miles not counting today's 7 or so I will be doing on my race with hubby. I have 171.20 more miles to go as of right now. I anticipate by the middle of March I will be at my goal. Hubby is at 129.5 miles toatal with 350.5 more to go. He has really been stepping up his riding to about 10 miles a day. I am just plugging along doing as much as I can. I am hoping that when I start work I will do my exercises in the morning before I take my shower and when I get home I will jump on the bike for a mile or two more just to move a bit more. Wish me luck. lol.

Ammi: I didn't add any potatoes to the soup. For me that would make it where I don't care for it. I'm not big on potatoes. If parsnips are like turnups, I'm not much on them either. lol. I did put in taco seasoning to my soup and it is really good. I have been having a bowl of it for lunch yesterday and today. Yummy and filling. Good for you going to the gym and working out so hard! I'm so proud of you. I don't think anyone will say anything to you about what you swim in. Most gyms have those rules but they don't inforce them so much when they see you are truly there to work out and try to better your health. That has been my experience anyway. Good luck.

Emily: Yea to you on going to the gym in the moning. I hope to follow in your footsteps and do my workouts in the am before work too.

Nancy: So sorry the B&B lady was a nag to you. Glad you are finished with her. Hope everything works out the way you want it to. Have fun on the Gazelle. I have one but am too heavy to ride it still. UGH. Hopefully sometime this year I can. I will need to be 350 before I can ride it.

Mechelle: So sorry you are having so much ear pain. I know that Wilammette Dental here in Coeur D alene sells the gum that Catherine was talking about I think. There is a Wilamette Dental in Spokane. Maybe you could call and see if they sell it there. Good luck. My hubby has ear problems too and has to have tubes in his ears. He is working with an excellent Ear nose and throat Dr. in Post Falls if you need his name. Hope you are getting settled. How do you like the snow we are having today? Hugs to you.

Kymberly: Yipee! -5 is so awesome. Way to go girl. I am so happy for you and your team. MOving up to third!

I am doing well. Exercising still daily and staying totally op. Hubby wanted a burger and fries last night for dinner so I told him I would buy him one. We ended up going to Jack in the Box and I ordered a grilled chicken club without the bun which equals 5 points on WW and some egg rolls which are 3 points each. By the time dinner rolled around I had 26 points left for the day so I was well within my points plus I had 10 left over after dinner. I went to bed early last night at 7 p.m. I was soooo tired and I only woke up twice last night. Usually I have been up all night since my brother passed away last November. So, last night was a blessing to be able to sleep most of the night. I woke up bright and early at 6 a.m. and had breakfast. I didn't even realize what time it was until at 9 a.m. I was like wow, it is so early still. lol. So, I'm getting lots done today so I can feel good about going to work tomorrow and coming home to a clean house. Hugs to you all and hope you are all op.
Blessings,
Annie

Lilion: Sorry that the scale is not cooperating with you. Wonderful that you are down at least 1 pound though. It will happen hang in there. big hugs to you.
Annie

Patti - I won't tell Caleigh what you said or she might start looking for real estate and flights to the US Have you been playing today? Has hubby set the Wii up with the PC yet?

Nancy - It does sound wise to wait for the 'perfect' apartment. But that said, you will still need to tell your BF that it's time he looked for another apartment because it's what you are doing. Don't let him garner any false hope especially as with his Aspergers he needs time to get used to new things.

Lilion - yes I do know now why you have named the elliptical with the names you have, I particularly like the name 'torture device'. I hope I can manage more than 3 minutes before long Your doing half an hour on yours is very impressive!! I can't see me ever getting that good, but I'll give it my best shot

I think you deserve a big and a big for losing that 1 lb. It might not seem enough, heck it isn't enough when you are so keen on getting to that 100 lbs lost. Just look at it this way, the minute you are at that milestone, or shock yourself and find at your next WI you are at 101 lost then you can do your happy dance and you can believe it when I say that ALL of us here will be doing that dance with you.

Heather - what weight were you at when you first started working out on the elliptical? I will take heart from the fact you found it as difficult as me when you first started and now you can work out just fine on it. I look forward to getting on one and looking as at ease with it as the skinny girl that was on the one next to me

Annie - good luck with the new job tomorrow. I hope you have a really good sleep tonight and am glad you had one last night. It's amazing how much brighter a day can seem when you've had a good night's sleep

Well Boston Legal is about to start now, I love that show. So I'll be off now, and after that I am going to bed, so I'll 'see' you all tomorrow,

Hugs,

Ammi

Nancy-I haven’t talked to his sister since, but he actually tried to reach out to her a couple of weeks ago. He misses his nephews. She just screamed at him that with everything he had done to her, he had a lot of nerve calling her. She’s one of the top realtors in Edmonton, and has sold 3 million dollar homes in the last 6 weeks, is married to a banker, and has no money worries, so I guess the big “what we did to her” was inconvenience her or make her look bad. She’s so wealthy, that whenever anything happens to his parents, she bails them out, so she looks at herself as the family savior and wants to be idolized and deferred to. The fact that my husband moved out without her permission is what really pissed her off.

My husband used to have an assistant with Asperger’s. He was afraid of me, and would never look me in the eye. You are very compassionate to be considering his reaction to everything first. No matter how well your new life will unfold, if you leave him in a place that is bad for him, you’re right, you’ll always feel bad about it. When I left Florida I left a roommate behind who totally disintegrated. We were both disabled and lived together for 15 years. I guess she thought that I would always be there. I got better and moved on, she didn’t at first. She has now stabilized, but at first I really thought she was going to destroy herself. If she had, I don’t know how I would have handled it. Just knowing that my absence was causing her so much havoc, was hard. She had gotten used to me doing so many things for her. She’s doing okay right now, but it took awhile. In the end you do have to live your life, and your leaving will cause him some trouble, but you can’t let that prevent you from eventually moving on. You have to decide when and how to minimize damage, but there will still be some hard times for him.

Ammi i just happen to know a house right next door to me for sale lol! no my hubby hasnt set up my old pc yet he mostly likely thinks i forgot about it but i havent i am just letting it slide for right now!

Hi ladies
Hope everyone is well. Today was a beautiful sunny day that put me into a good mood, i hope it lasts
MECHELLE: im sorry your having ear problems. i know how painful that is. if nothing else works, maybe you could go to the ER and get it looked at. hope you feel better soon!
AMMI: i do think that the fact so many people are trying to lose wt where i work, has been a big factor in me doing well. all of us, even those on opposing teams, have helped each other and motivated each other too. i will say though that as the contest winds down to the final 5-6 weeks, i have noticed a definete increase in the competitive nature. i am happy to report my team is now in 3rd place
NANCY: you are so compassionate and kind to think of your boyfriend like that. i do think that is an awesome decision, and hopefully if he can kind of ease into it, he will accept you moving out and be able to deal with things on his own. im glad your days at the B&B are over, i missed your posts!
TORRISTER: im not sure the type of gazelle i have, i think its the cheaper Freestyle. i bought it used, but have been enjoying it. i do prefer excersise videos though.
CATHERINE: your sister in law sounds like a piece of work. im sure eventually she will get whats coming to her. i was wondering how your ex roomate was doing.
LILLION: im jealous of the bow flex, i have always wanted one! you are doing awesome and im sure the 100 lb mark is very very near
PATTI: im glad your enjoying your Wi(did i spell it right) and im also glad your leg is better.
ANNIE: you are doing so good. i hope you love your job and i will be thinking of you tommorrow
as for me, i am good. i am looking at a long stretch of days to work but then i will have several off. my food and excersise is good, and i am hoping for a lose again next week. i havent done this well in a long time. before the contest, i had maintained, then gained, and didnt have a clear strategy. i am very hopeful that i will continue on the road to sucess, and i really feel so much better have a great night

kymberly good luck on your weigh in i am so happy you have been doing so well. i had a bad day today so i mostlikely wont WI tomorrow but i will be OP

Lilion,~ I'm sorry the scales were stingy with you today. I know we'll be having a 100 pound loss party for you next week!


Nancy~Sometimes I snack more than others. Yesterday was definitely a snack day. I was starving all day. Fortunately I had carrots and yummy apple cinnamon rice cakes. Today, I had the same rice cakes and popcorn to snack on. I was still naughty, but I was so wanting to eat! I don't even know if I can say I was hungry. Take your time making the decision to move. You don't HAVE to move right now, You're not being kicked out of your home right now. Take it a little at a time.


Ammi~Hi Sweetie, Abby turned nine. I thought surely I told you we took her to Chuck E Cheese. She got a pair of new sneakers, we went sledding after Chuck E Cheese. Went home, had tacos and cake. It was a good day. Chantal was in a good mood then. Need I say more? I don't agree with Andy about the dance either, I've told him my opinion. I'm so fed up with her, I just can't think about it anymore. I emailed her dad about all her calls today. I have to let him handle it. I"m too, too mad at her. I didn't know Beth was at her dad's this week. Is she on a break from school? I plan on doing the same thing to Chantal when she gets her own place that you plan on doing to Caliegh. I think Caliegh and Chantal could be clones. Thanks for being there for me today. I'm still feeling the same. Trying to make it til bedtime. Great job on that infernal elliptical! I don't think I did 3 minutes the first time I was on one. More like 1.5 minutes.


Kymberly~ Great Job! Glad you're doing so well.


Mechelle,~ Hope you've gotten some of that gum or relief from somewhere. I wonder if it's because the air pressure is a lot different there than in Alaska. Or perhaps it was the plane trip????


Annie~I'm so excited about you starting your new job tomorrow. I'm sure you'll do very well. Just be yourself, do your best. Everyone will love you .....how do I know??? Cuz we all love you!!

Catherine, Hope you're doing well.

I'm sorry I don't have more time for personals today. Please don't feel slighted. It's not intentional, I promise.

Today was a good day food wise. As long as I can make it til I'm asleep I'll be fine. I haven't gotten to exercise yet today. I think I'll lock myself in my room in about 30 minutes while Survivor is on, and do some things with weights and then hit the gazelle in the morning. Does anyone else feel like their NOT exercising when they're just using weights?? It almost feels like I'm cheating counting that time.
I just wanna say again, how much I love this site. You all make a difference in my success. Thank you!!

I tried 3 times to put on the icons , smiles etc, and my pc keeps shutting down, so no cool graphics today. Sorry

yeehaw lost a kilo this week!

hang in there lillion you are on the very cusp... I think your too hard on yourself, I think you should start celebrating!!!!