I had shredded wheat this morning and have it kept down so far. I'm in a kind of exhausted stage. I have been an A cup my whole life, and am not confronting C cups. I bang them into things, and get them caught when I roll over in bed. How do you larger ladies deal with them? My mom's are EEE, and when she had breast cancer, she begged them to take both sides at the same time. The prosthetic they gave her was literally too heavy for her to lift. I made her one out of foam rubber. For some reason he doesn't seem to commiserate with my discomfort. He thinks it great.
I have been sporatic at best with my postings these days. Last week I worked about 70 hours, as did my husband, so other than working we were just tired. This week shouldn't be as bad, I am thinking more like 55 hours. I hope that will be better. I haven't been exercising, or eating that well. And it's TOM. Bleh. But the real reason I wanted to post was to just say hi to some of you.
Catherine - I am so worried for you. I want to say congrats on the pregnancy, however it seems as though you would have been perfectly happy never having gotten pregnant. So, what I want to say is....I don't know. I hope whatever happens is the best for you, himself, and the bean shaped baby. With your head trauma, size and age, I really fear it will be very hard on you. You are in my thoughts daily, even if I don't post.
Battle - You are doing great. I am truly impressed how you adjust and take things in stride. You seem to understand who you are, what you want, what you deserve, and how to get it. Good for you!!!
Ratkitten - I miss you. I see you don't post too much these days. And you said you were feeling needy. Hope that helps some. I am so drawn to you (not in an stalker way, don't worry). You are funny, entertaining, and very motivated (most of the time). Your intelligence shows through. You are great.
Annie - You are doing great. Keep going girl. Are you finding it harder now that you are working to stay focused? I like to blame work on my lack of focus.
Debbie - Be careful on the DDR. You don't want to derail your progress. I hope this is a better year for you. Easier, more comfortable, like a breath of fresh air. You deserve it.
Ammi - You don't have to post as long as you keep doing well. With the skin issue you have battled, you are truly an inspiration. Just know when you aren't here, you are missed.
I know I didn't get you all. Just know that this website is chocked full of fabulous and motivated men and women. No one knows how hard it is except the people truly doing something about it. And if you can beat this, you can beat anything.
Hello, everyone! Looks like this might turn out to be a really busy week as well. I went to get my physical, and I was down to 369 lbs, and that was on a full stomach, at the doctor's office. So, that's 6 lbs. down. Better than nothing.
I go to get my Chauffer's License tomorrow, and then I go in for my training. I'll TRY and keep up this week, but not making any promises. Heh.
It is pouring rain here and I wanna snuggle up in bed. Today I am coming back from a bad eating weekend. Sunday I lost it again and had a little binge. I feel centered again today, though...and I just keep thinking about all the good things in life that come with a healthier weight.
A while ago I mentioned that I was considering moving back to my home city (opposite coast) because my mother needed help. I came to understand that going back to help was a terrible idea. Noble in the abstract, problematic and unhealthy in the details. Anyway, during that time I sent out a few resumes, and promptly forgot about them. I still went back and forth about moving back, for reasons other than my mother.
Don't you know that one of the employers I sent my resume to actually took me seriously and called for an interview. Shock, they weren't supposed to. We had a phone interview today, and we are meeting in person early next month when I am visiting town. I was not thinking I was really interested in the job or moving, but after talking to him I'm starting to think maybe I am. It seems to be a perfect match in some ways. I have a really nontraditional background--have done a lot of different things. If I had three feet instead of two, I'd have one foot in three completely different fields. Some appreciate it and some don't get it.
The interviewer, who would be my boss, gets it and has a similar story to tell. I would be one of the three on the executive team of the organization (it's a smallish but rapidly growing industry association, so this is not like CEO of Microsoft or anything like that).
Anyway, now I've got a potential major decision to make and I wasn't expecting this complication. It may sort itself out, as they may decide on another candidate, which I alternately hope for and fear.
Should be interesting. Remind me not to eat through the process, k?
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Heather dw: Nice picture! Put those scales away, young lady! When I first started this journey, I had a similar obsession and kept weighing myself over and over. Eventually, I locked the scale in the car and took it out once a week. Now I'm more resigned to the fact that my weight fluctuates a lot, and it usually takes several weeks for my weight to drop. Nothing I can do about it but keep trying and accept the way my body works.
Moosegirl: Great going! 5# is a big loss.
Catherine: Big breasts aren't all they're cracked up to be (in some ways)! They do get in the way, but what's a girl to do. Age is a beautiful answer to the problem of them sticking out too far. Now the problem is keeping them from dragging on the ground.
Realist: Thank you!
I hope your week this week is a little more humane. The long hours are killers. It's hard to eat right when you are tired and there's no time.
Ratkity: I second Realist's request for you to come back and post more often. Sounds like this is the time you should be posting.
Annie: Hi!
Kayley: Congrats on 6 lbs. down! You are doing great. Chauffering sounds like a fun way to make money.
Debbie: Don't push yourself too far, hun. This is a marathon, not a sprint!
Ammi: I'm so pleased for you. Keep up the good work. You give me hope that no matter how hard we struggle, we can come back to the job and keep trying.
Carol: Thank you. I don't know what I'm saying that is special, but if it helps, I'm happy!
Donna: I think it's great that you recognized a growth opportunity in your life. I have the opposite problem--it takes a lot more effort for me to be in a committed relationship than it does to be alone. But I know it's good for me to learn and grow in that area, just like it is for you to find peace and comfort in being by yourself.
Sharon: Hi and hugs
Hi and hugs to anyone I didn't specifically mention. Gotta run.
Heather, I did what Rachel Ray calls "shallow frying". Not even an inch of oil. So I'm hoping I'm just a bit harder on myself about stuff like that than I need to be. I think it helps to keep me in line. Sometimes when I 'm counting my calories, I will go on the high side if I can't figure it out down to the exact amount....such as my chili, spaghetti, and stuff like that.
The Pats did it!! I sure hope they can win the bowl!
Kayley, Isn't it great that you will be starting great new job? Good luck to you. on the 6 lbs gone.
Alison, that's great news on the 5 lbs gone forever and even better news of being out of the 300's soon. Keep up the great work!!
So close to your 50 lb mark too!!
Ratkity, I felt the ones telepathically...thanks!
Donna, I know exactly how you feel about the hormones and also being lonely when no one is there. On the hormones, I wish mine would just stop completely, meaning TOM, because I've been on mine for the last 3 weeks with a couple of days off in between. It's maddening!!! On being lonely, my hubby Jim works nights starting on Sundays to Thursdays. It's really hard to get used to especially since my son isn't living here anymore. It's been thru our whole marriage (10 yrs, this year) that he's worked these hours (he leaves at 4:30pm and gets home sometimes around 4 in the morning during the summer months) and it IS hard. What I've learned is I have to keep myself occupied with something or I will just sit here and be miserable. TV just doesn't get it. So I usually fool around with crafts, and lately exercise, and lots of time on the computer. As far as not feeling whole if they aren't there, well I think you will realize in the long run that's not the case. I think maybe you have a bit of "empty nest" syndrome even though they are still living there, just not home. I hate to say, you WILL get used to it.
Johnnie, great NSV! Keep it up!!
Ammi, YAY on the 2 more pounds gone!
Angie, thank you so much. How are you doing besides working so much? I hope you get to rest up some soon and have some time with your hubby.
Battle, I'm sure whatever is best for you, will be what you do. You seem like a person who weighs the pros and cons on things and comes up with an answer. So I know you will figure out what's best.
Don't worry, I won't overdo. I'm actually enjoying the exercise now for some reason. A loooooooooong time ago, I used to go to the gym for 2 hours a day. I would walk on a treadmill for an hour and then go to the weight room for another hour. I always felt so good and I hope to get that back. Thanks for your concern though.
Well, with that said, I think I'm going to try for the 3 mile WATP Dvd. I just hope I don't get too bored with it and keep watching the clock for it to be over. I've never done it so it should be challenging. I sorta got frustrated with DDR today. The brain and feet just wouldn't cooperate. So I think I will stay away from it for a few days and do some of the other dvds I have. I have the Tae-bo I haven't tried still and a Richard Simmons one I haven't done in a long time too. Gotta change it up. Doing OP wise just fine and water too.
Have a wonderful night!
Debbie
Awwwww Real and GGG and Battle for the encouragement and thank you for the hugs!
I'm here, I just get a wee overwhelmed with the posts and am afraid I'm gonna miss someone when I do personals.
Battle, I've thought about the same thing. Moving closer to home even though there are 2 sisters already within 30 of mom and dad. My 75+ yr old parents are healthy, feisty and on the go, but that's not going to last forever. whatever your decision, the nice part is that this board will be a constant, grounding point. Just keep that in mind!
Deb, there are just some days I can't coordinate my brain and feet on DDR and then it's time for the treadmill.. just one foot in front of the other.. hehe!
I am busy decluttering and trying to focus on financial things. Somehow I missed paying my gas bill for 3 months (supposed to be autopay) and got a nastygram in the mail. OOOPS.. never a dull moment.
Hugs to all the folks out there with successes, more hugs to those struggling, and special hugs to the lurkers!
Hi guys, I’m new here. My name is Dusty (I’m a girl!)
I just spent my first week on the special K diet plan. I have to say, for all the criticism it gets, it works! I’ve been working out every morning (belly dancing, believe it or not!) and I haven’t been hungry at all. I’ve also been taking SlimQuick pills—which I don’t know how good they are but my energy levels are up from the caffeine, plus I don’t crave any soda.
So far I’m down 10 pounds in the first week! I really feel good about it. I’ve tried everything, of course, and I think I like this best of anything I have ever tried. I don’t have to count, and I don’t have to log. I just eat fruit and veggies and my two bowls of cereal, and then have a sensible dinner.
I top it off with my smoothie creation that is out of this world! I’m stoked and I hope I can keep up the pace! I’m a writer, and daily routines are important, so I am fairly certain I can continue.
Hi everyone! WELCOME DUSTY!xxxx
Catherine, I checked my old baby books from when my midwife gave me all the 'baby bumph' stuff. At 12 weeks your baby is 3 1/2in long & 1 1/2oz, @16wks 4 1/2in long & 3 1/2in long @20wks 1lb & 11in so from what you said you're either pulling our legs again (like the gator, lol) or GET TO THE Dr's OFFICE NOW!!!! My first hubby felt my oldest son move at 20wks and I was 170lbs at the time & always slim around the waist (24in) before being pregnant lol!!! I hope everything goes well & if you are further along than you thought it has to be good coz the odds of losing a baby decrease hugely after about 13 weeks or so & @20 weeks it drops again, so it has to be good news doesn't it?xxxxxxxx
Battle, oooh JOB OFFERS!!! I want some, lol! Well it sure won't hurt to see this guy, you never know it could be your dream job ANS ok it means moving BUT you would be closer to your mum if you are needed in an emergency. I hope it works out for you, one way or the other.xxxxxxxx
Debbie & Donna I sympathise, my hubby works (&travels) from 7.40pm-7am on nights, 12noon-10pm and 4.40am-2.30pm, I HATE NIGHTS!!! my two young sons go to bed around 7.30pm & I'm all alone too!!! Dunno the time difference, it's 8.50am here, but if you're on messenger we could chat to keep each other away from the fridge!!lolxxxxxxxDebbie ps how are your dogs now?
Kayley HUGS & CONGRATS on 6lbs OFF!!!! Hope the tests go well & you enjoy your new job, being out & about should make it more interesting.xxxxxx
um I forgot what else, but I have a short story to write and the boys have to go to school.
So it's bye for now.
xxxxxsharon
Good morning Peeps - the scale stayed the same this week. I'm OK with that even though I was OP all week - my body only wants to give up weight normally every other week in my experience in losing this weight before. Next week I hope to reach my first goal and work through the last set of numbers before leaving the big 300 lb weight on the scale on and for all.
Can you believe I am so looking forward to my cardio class tonight. I'm glad I signed up for these classes - I still don't have the discipline to do it at home.
Everyone have a great day. Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE. I'll try to get some personals in tonight - things are moving quickly around here.
Well Monday turned out to be a bear of a day!! As I stated in a previous post I had to work and I had the kids home. My son is disabled so this always makes for an interesting day. Neither him nor my little dog wanted to stay upstairs while I was working. They both kept coming down to "see" what I was doing. My oldest daughter who is a preteen that thinks she is 20 was suppose to be babysitting them. And gave me an ear full for having to do this on this her only day off. At lunch time she lovingly (cough) made me a weight watchers pizza. I dont know what it was but by 2pm I was starving and my nerves were bad. So when I got off I had a whole can of the 0 point soup and another Drpepper. I know I know bad bad bad, but I counted the points and it settled me down.
Cathrine, large breast are a bear to take care of, I swear I was born with them and my mother's are larger than mine. And my 12 year old already has breasts. Get a good bra. Also, after i had my children my breast swole up triple there size due to nursing. I was actually binding them up with an ace bandage they hurt so badly. Just keep a good fitting tight bra on.
Thank you everyone for your encouragement about the soda demon for right now I will just have to count the points. I keep it in check.
Well this week has not been that great and it is ONLY tuesday!!! I think seriously WORK is making my sick..lol...I work at a computer all day in a cubical and never leave it unless I have to pee!! My own fault. I need to atleast go out and see the sun a few times a day. I guess I just feel like I am in a rut!
Catherine: With my 2nd child..who is now 13...I was sick most of my pregnancy. I hated it. My first pregnancy was so nice..so thought the 2nd one would be the same..NOT!! I craved weird things with him too. I would eat almost a whole bag of those baby carrots and tons of OJ!!! So every morning I would vomit...and imagine vomitting OJH with all the citrus!! UGH!! I wouls swear as I was vomitting no more OJ..well next day would do it all over again. Hopefully your naussea will pass...meanwhile keep your chin up.
Moosegirl: love you new pic!!
Battle: I know you will make the right desicion for moving and the job. your in my thoughts
Kayley: WTG on the job girly!!! How exciting chauffering peps around. I bet you will have interesting stories to tell.
Dusty: Welcome to the group!!! Your gonna love it here.
Donna: I understand where you are comming from. I think for me anyhow that I became a mom so young..and I live around all my family that being alone..one day scares the crap outta me. Hubby and the kids will go out for the day and I am ok..but I know that they are comming home. My kids are reaching the I dont want to be at home age..so I guess I will just have to deal with it..lol
ugh, *kicks the scale*
Hubby is like "I can't believe I'll be getting you a scale for your birthday" I guess he thinks he should be getting me something fun. I know I shouldn't be weighing, but I have this curiousity to see how I fluctuate. Of course, the scale is now putting me back where I started... so.... I know it's broken now, as I *feel* smaller
Hope that helps some. I am so drawn to you (not in an stalker way, don't worry). You are funny, entertaining, and very motivated (most of the time). Your intelligence shows through. You are great.
on the 6 lbs gone.
At lunch time she lovingly (cough) made me a weight watchers pizza. I dont know what it was but by 2pm I was starving and my nerves were bad. So when I got off I had a whole can of the 0 point soup and another Drpepper. I know I know bad bad bad, but I counted the points and it settled me down. 
