Figured I would pop in and say ello ello again, so Hiya! and thanks for all of the welcomes! Just got in from a nice 20 min walk in the 60 degree January weather were having this week in CT, I got to carry my 32lb daughter and her scooter for more than half the walk, go go more resistance (like I need that!) lol.
dogpal Thanks for the words of encouragement, losing as much as you have is an inspiration, and proves that it CAN be done.
I was so worried when I posted yesterday about just how much weight I had gained back. I knew I wouldn’t be judged or anything, but I just felt like I had let not only myself down, but everybody here too. I thought of all the times you all cheered for me when I lost weight and how some of you said I was an inspiration. I didn’t feel very inspiring yesterday when I posted my gain. You have all given me such a warm welcome back and already just posting here has helped keep my motivation up. I wasn’t having a very good day today, the weather’s grey, and I still am not in the best of moods. I was trying to convince myself it would be OK if I gave my exercise a miss today, especially as I haven’t set myself an exercise goal. I decided to check today’s thread and read new posts instead of exercising, and by the time I had finished reading I really felt motivated to go and exercise. So that’s what I did. I am here now writing this after doing 40 minutes of a new exercise DVD. me, and big to all of you for being such a help just by taking the time to post here
Carol – thank you so much for your welcome back Yes thank you I really did enjoy my holidays, I missed getting my card from my mum and being able to ring her to say Happy Christmas, but I still had a lovely time. New Years Eve was great fun, but I drank too much and paid for it the next day! I am glad I am dieting again now because it’s another very good reason to lay off the evil alcohol
You are so close to your first 10% goal, good for you! With eating your own cooking now I bet you’ll lose those 5lbs before you know it
Lesley – good on you for staying home and making your food rather than eating out. You know when smokers give up cigarettes how they sometimes put the money aside that they would have been spending on the ciggies? Well you should do something like that, put the money aside that you would have spent on the meals out and when you have enough, use it to go on a lovely vacation, or buy yourself something you’ve always wanted but couldn’t warrant spending the money on it etc! My daughter is trying to diet now, and yesterday she bought herself a DS game. She said she would only have spent the money on junk food, and that the game would keep her mind occupied so she wouldn’t think about food. Something tells me that if she keeps up with that kind of attitude she too will lose the weight she needs to
Annie – how are you feeling today? I hope that TOM will hurry up and get here for you so that you won’t be so hormonal. I am so glad that you got to hold back your tears at work yesterday, but am so sad that even if TOM was the cause that you felt so down It’s great that we are both light enough now that we are able to have our TOM, but boy do I miss the days when I never had it!!!
Debbie – I know I owe you an email. I’ll write soon I promise. In the mean time, thanks so much for the welcome back, and a big on you losing 11 lbs in one week!! You rock!!
Valerie – thanks for the welcome back and for sharing Gabe’s wet kisses I am sorry that you are feeling poorly and I hope you do manage to feel better after a good night’s sleep.
Kayley – yes you are right, we do all know what it’s like to gain weight back, I don’t think any of us got to over 300 lbs without a few failed diets along the way!! But yep I am back, and so are you, and we are going to really get those lbs shifting this year!!
As for what you missed out what cracked off last year for me, well my mum passed away in February, I got another rotten auto immune related illness, this time a nasty skin disease, and also I just couldn’t stay motivated to diet so as you know, I gained weight. Add those things to the depression I already suffer with and I didn’t have a good 2007 at all. Mind you I did have one brilliant thing happen in October, I FIT on all the rides at a theme park we went to. It was the first time in years that I have been able to do that and it felt GOOD
I hope your interview went well
Brenda – thanks for the welcome back, it’s good to be back! Do you still have your Blogspot Blog, or just the 3fc one now? I haven’t had chance to read the latter one so I must click on the link and do that soon.
Sandy – hi How are you doing? Did you get my last email which I sent before Christmas? It was one where I thanked you for my Christmas card.
on being two days back OP. I’m on day 2 myself now, and even though my tummy is screaming at me in rebellion at not being fed like it has been for the last few months, I’m ignoring it and am happy to be here writing this rather than in the kitchen stuffing my face
Ratkitty – it’s lovely to be back here and this time I’m staying!! Thanks for the warm welcome back, I look forward to catching up with you and everybody again.
Sharon – thank you so much for keeping everybody updated here about how I was when I wasn’t posting. At least nobody got to forget about me
Ouchies on the finger, and you can shout at Steve from me too for not putting those ladders away. Don’t fret about the comfort eating and the JD, you know it was just a little slip and at least you will be back OP today. That’s where I’ve been so different to you lately, I always let one slip turn into months of them. You at least try to get back on track. BUT we are both OP again now, and we have to be at least 14 stone by the summer ready for our meeting at the Mumbles
Heather – thanks for the welcome back, this time I am planning on sticking around How are things with you, are you still losing or are you maintaining your wonderful loss now?
BattleAx – thank you for welcoming me back, I’ve missed being here even if I did enjoy stuffing my face for so long
Did I read a while back about a romance blossoming with you and some guy you had met? If I did, then any updates?
Botzz – hi I’m not new to the board, I’ve just been AWOL for a while, been very naughty gaining weight instead of losing it. I am sure you will do well on your weight loss journey especially with the support of everybody here.
Well I better make a move now, but again, thanks to everybody for the warm welcome back. Bye for now,
What a difference a week makes. When I started, a week or so ago, at lunch I’d snarf my desert first (SF jello w/fruit) while lunch was heating up. Today’s lunch is yesterdays leftovers that I… didn’t feel like eating??? As I took it out of the frig I looked at my jello and thought “Oh, I’m not in the mood for that right now.” WHAT?! No, this can’t be me? Miss No-Food-Goes-Undevoured??? ‘Full’ one day and ‘not in the mood’ the next? Jeepers – I’m not even finished with my sugar/wheat detox. I even had a tortilla wrap for breakfast this morning – granted, it was low carb, but still…
One week of keeping refined sugars and starches out of my mouth, and my brain chemistry is already changing. That’s what it took. It’s not determination & will power, it’s not medication, it’s nothing more than NOT drugging myself up with the wrong foods. So for the last 2 years, over 700 days, even knowing what I do about myself, I didn’t get this far. Two years wasted, while my heart worked harder and my joints took more pounding. Not that I’m suddenly ‘cured’ of course. Sweets will always be a temptation, and an addictive poison to me. Surely I will fall off the wagon again someday. But not today. Not any time soon.
The whole everything-in-moderation plan doesn’t work for me. WW is a great plan, but I couldn’t stay on track with it, personally. As long as I’m still eating the bad stuff, the cravings and impulses are there, and they win far too often.
Best wishes to the wounded, sick, interview facing and otherwise challenged chicks & roosters today. Gotta get back to work or I'd do personals.
Ammi -- You really should know none of us will ever judge a weight gain!!! I'm just glad you're back! As for me, I'm bouncing up and down a little, but mostly maintaining, which is fine!!
Val -- I've learned a lot from reading your posts. I've learned that people's bodies really really are different in how they react to food. I think that's something we don't hear often in our one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss. I can do great calorie counting but you really need to watch those sugars. On the plus side, I'm THRILLED you've learned that! I know you regret the past two years, but maybe it's time you needed to really learn the lesson? I'm wishing you the best of luck!!
I know for me, that I will ALWAYS have issues with food. I have to fight them all the time. Generally I am successful, but it requires constant monitoring -- both food and exercise!!
Well, the change in my thyroid meds seem to have jump started my losing yet again, though I can't say how much exactly as of today as I am at my mom's house for a couple days with my son while my boyfriend recouperates from the stomach flu.
Today marks my 1 year anniversary since I started exercising regularly and what did I do to celebrate? I went for a walk after walking my son to school... In 30 degree weather. By the time I got home (only like 20minutes mind you) my ears were numb. I am thinking I need to invest in some earmuffs or something.
As always, I hope you are all doing well and if not, you are in my prayers.
Hey again, I guess I forgot to tell you about guitar this morning *L* It was great, we did 3 chords and my fingers have been sore all day!
Ammi~ I gained 25lbs back too. We keep winning the fight everytime we come back here. Good for you for exercising... I will go and do that soon too. Gotta figure out what is for supper first. I havent used either blog in FOREVER. I am so bad for those things... this is sort of my blog haha.
Sharon~ Ouch on the finger!!! Don't feel too bad about your indulgence with JD and treats!!
ok, gotta cook. HUNGRY!!! and we all know thats NOT good!
So sorry to hear so many of you are under the weather, catching all the bugs going around. Like Catherine, I don't get out much so I stay fairly safe from cold & flu bugs, which is good in that I don't feel crappy from colds & stuff, but bad in a sense that I would to get out more often. Right now I mostly just go to Wal-Mart and the clinic to see my doctors.
Sympathy also to all those suffering through TOM. One of the few advantages of being an old lady is not having to deal with that time any longer.
to all the "newbies" ... this is a great place to be.
for everyone showing lost pounds. Keep up the good work.
Nothing new going on here, just my same old boring life Never thought I would miss working, but I do some days. I'm hoping to get into volunteer work after I lose enough weight to get out & about more. So for now I'm staying OP and drinking my water.
Ammi - Welcome back! I concur that you shouldn't feel bad about coming back. You have had a really rough year and the important thing is that now you are feeling better that you come back to us!
Story - That is CRAZY that you are having 30 degree weather in California, while as Botzz said we are having 60 degree weather in Connecticut.
Last night’s dance class completely killed me. It was jive, which is a very bouncy, kicky dance and it was really fast. I was totally wiped out by the end and my face was really red. I drove all the way to the highway with the windows down to cool off. It was great though! It was also amazing how busy the gym was. You could barely find a parking spot and the class was packed. My teacher warned us that it would probably be like this for a few weeks. I am not planning on getting a new trainer, but my gym is doing a special for 3 sessions (one 45-minute and two 30-minute) for $79, so I think I will do that to get introduced to all the new machines. My new gym is huge and new and my old one was tiny and old.
I also wanted to recommend a show to everyone. I had recorded it on Friday, but finally watched it last night. It is “How To Look Good Naked” with Carson Kressley (one of the guys from Queer Eye). He takes women and teaches them how to love their bodies. The woman on Friday was somewhat overweight and it was so heartbreaking to see how unhappy she was with herself. He did a combo of helping her buy the right clothes for her body to also having her confront how she saw herself. One thing that was really cool was he had a bunch of women stand in a line in their underwear in order of increasing hip width size and she had to place herself in the line. Even with the visual right there, she thought that she was many inches bigger in her hips than she actually was. It really struck home for me a lot and I would encourage anyone who is having any body issues to check it out. It is on Friday nights on Lifetime. Wow – I sound like a commercial!
Wow, the board has been moving so quickly! I guess it should be expected considering it's the beginning of the year and all. I've read all of your posts, but unfortunately I'm sick so I'm going to keep this brief. I've caught some kind of cold type bug that keeps morphing itself... started out as the sinus drip sore throat, then severe fatigue and runny nose with sore throat, then stuffy nose and foggy headed feeling, and now stuffy nose with congested cough... fun stuff. Usually if I get a cough it tends to hang around for a few weeks.
After being with my parents for two weeks and having little control over my food as we ate out all the time, I finally feel like I'm back in the groove with my foods. Since I'm sick, though, I haven't been exercising because even picking up a little around the house leaves me feeling overheated and dizzy.
For all of you with illnesses and TOM troubles, I hope you feel better!
Hiya everyone! It has been a while since I was here last. Like a year and a half. Oops. I gained some and last August I started Weight Watchers. It has been going very well...except for the whole Thanksgiving/Christmas fiasco. Heh. But I am down to my lowest again and feeling excited that this is the year I will finally get a hold of my weight! I have made a pact with my mom and if I can lose 80 lbs by next January she will take me to Puerto Rico! Plus this year is my 10 year reunion. I was heavy in high school and would like to go back and at least be lighter and healthier then when most people saw me last. Anyway just wanted to say HI and kind of reintroduce myself. :waves:
Brenda-soak your fingers in pickle brine. That helps toughen up the finger tips when you are first starting out with he guitar.
I guess I'm not in the mood to do personals today. I've been sick to my stomach most of the day and generally cranky. I got my sewing machine back, and I'm going to sew tomorrow, so that should put me in a better mood. I cut out a bomber hat pattern today. Kind of bright tangerine supplex on the outside, and black faux sheep skin inside. I also cut out matching mittens. We'll see how they come out. I am using some left over fabric, so I have plenty left if I have to alter the size any. That should be bright enough on my head to keep the nuts from hitting me in the crosswalk.
Val, hope your feeling better today. I hope your not coming down with something. I loved the big smooch from Gabe!!
Kayley, how did the job interview go? I'm sure they just loved ya!
Brenda, how are the guitar lessons going? I admire you for taking on the lessons, something I would never attempt since I don't have a musical note in my body.
Sharon, ouch!!! That must of hurt so bad. Hope it's on the mend today. Yes today is a fresh start. How did you do? I hope you get OP soon. I know it's so easy to fall back into the way we used to eat, but look how far you've come? Don't you want to do great in 2008? You can do it...I know you can.
Annie, I agree, the small goals are great plus rewarding yourself for the ones we've accomplished. I just know when I set one to lose the 50, after I did, I celebrated by eating! Now that was totally the wrong thing to do. But you're right, whatever works!
Botzz, good for you on getting that walk in and carrying your daughter, to boot! That was the start of working that exercise into your schedule. Just starting with baby steps will go a long way
Ammi, so proud of you for exercising when you didn't feel like it. And 40 minutes!! That's great. Don't let the weight loss get to you. We've all been there and then some. It will come off with your determination and commitment.Go Girl!!!
Story, on the year of exercise. That's quite a milestone!
Johnnie, good for you on staying OP. Doesn't it feel great to be in control? Keep up the good work!
Nancy, I saw the adverstisement for that show. I gotta watch it. I looks so interesting and something I definitely need to think about.
Lindsay, take care of youself.
Chrissy, that's a great NSV to work for!!!
I went to the doc today and he was really happy with what I've accomplished. I'm officially down my 50 lbs....again. I also get to cut some of my meds in half, which is the main reason I wanted to lose...to get off of these pills and be healthy. My BP was only 120/73, the lowest it's ever been. The one thing I have to work on is my cholesterol now. It's just a tiny bit high so I need to control it now. My skin condition, he doesn't have a clue, so he prescribed hydrocortisone. My laryingitis, another mystery...some virus he said. All in all, he rewarded me with not having to come back for 6 months instead of the usual 3 month visit. He was really impressed, which made me feel so good.
Last night was awful...but funny. My hubby and I had changed mattresses from our room to the guest room last Sunday. Ever since we did, my back has been killing me. So last night I stayed in the guest room to see if it would help my back. Well it probably would of, but for the animals. I had Marilyn, our one dog, get up there and just plop herself against me several times and then I had James, our big cat, keep coming in and getting in my face, purring. Then I wouldn't pay attention to him so he would jump at the walls, play with a plastic bag, eat the fake flowers, just about anything to piss me off for attention. Then he would get up on the bed and start playing with Marilyn. It was crazy. Needless to say, I threw pillows at them, yelled at them, but to no avail. I would of closed the door, but the heat doesn't go in that room very much and it's so cold, I left it open. Today we changed the mattresses back...so hopefully I can get a good sleep with no animals tormenting me. Those goofy furbabies!
I'm not feeling well today, so I don't think I will be getting my exercise in. Just had soup for dinner. Waaaaaay below my calories for the day, but just don't feel like eating...um...did I just say that???
Have a good night
Debbie
Hi all - lots of people not feeling good here - hope you all feel better soon.
Tonights cardio class started with TV cameras doing a piece on the trainer - if you remember he recently lost 170 lbs. Can't wait to see it. I worked hard - still only 2 minutes on the elliptical but worked up a good sweat doing my weight workout.
I came home to grilled chicken - what a guy my DH is. He even watched the Biggest Loser with me. I tried to share my "ice cream" treat with him but he wouldn't - wish he would have.
I'm feeling great - need to be aware of not drinking too much water.
Sorry I have no time for personals tonight. I'm extremely emotional right now. Men can be so tranparent sometimes when it comes to feelings. Even when they mess up, they can't admit it/see it. *sigh*
The interview today went okay. It was just basically a 'meet and greet' type, and I had to fill out a questionairre...you know the kind with questions like, 'I think it's okay for employees to steal sometimes' Agree or disagree. She said that they were going to to call in my responses, and if I passed, I'd be called back for a second interview. They said that they wanted to have someone in the position by next week. *fingers crossed*
I went by my friend Aimee's house today. Ended up staying for like 6 hours, but it was 'positive socialization' like my therapist wants me to have. Heh.
Well, I hope you're all doing well. I read, but just no time to comment on you all tonight.
Oh, 2nd day OP. Went for Chinese today, and the temptation was there to cheat, but I just had some really yummy steamed veggies & chicken. Although, that's the only thing I've eaten today, so I should get some dinner.
Morning everyone!
Debbie - you had me rolling about your animals!! Sounds like a normal night here at our house on my daughters bed! lol! Also - Yippeee for the great doctors appt! Keep up the hard work! I'm still doing the ddr every other day! My oldest daughter does it faithfully every night! Anyways.....hope changing that mattress back helps! I'm all about a good mattress, shoes and bra!
Kayleystar - Nice to hear about the interview! I'll keep my fingers crossed for ya!
Brenda - Yay on enjoying your guitar lesson! I would love to play "something"! I couldn't read a music note if my life depended on it!
Ammi - Hi! So nice to meet ya!
CatherineM - Hope you are feeling better soon!
Hello to EVERYONE! I have to do some laundry, work out and head off to work! I hope everyone is feeling better soon!
Have a great day girls!
me, and big 
to all of you for being such a help just by taking the time to post here 
and paid for it the next day! I am glad I am dieting again now because it’s another very good reason to lay off the evil alcohol 
I am sorry that you are feeling poorly and I hope you do manage to feel better after a good night’s sleep.
How are you doing? Did you get my last email which I sent before Christmas? It was one where I thanked you for my Christmas card. 
on being two days back OP. I’m on day 2 myself now, and even though my tummy is screaming at me in rebellion at not being fed like it has been for the last few months, I’m ignoring it and am happy to be here writing this rather than in the kitchen stuffing my face 
I'm wishing you the best of luck!!
Like Catherine, I don't get out much so I stay fairly safe from cold & flu bugs, which is good in that I don't feel crappy from colds & stuff, but bad in a sense that I would to get out more often. Right now I mostly just go to Wal-Mart and the clinic to see my doctors.
to all the "newbies" ... this is a great place to be.
for everyone showing lost pounds. Keep up the good work.
Never thought I would miss working, but I do some days. I'm hoping to get into volunteer work after I lose enough weight to get out & about more. So for now I'm staying OP and drinking my water.
on the year of exercise. That's quite a milestone!
for the great doctors appt! Keep up the hard work! I'm still doing the ddr every other day! My oldest daughter does it faithfully every night! Anyways.....hope changing that mattress back helps! I'm all about a good mattress, shoes and bra!
