300+ Weekly Thread #1180
 

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Hey peeps...I hope your weekend was good. Mine was not and I am thinking about posting my first thread about it, but I dunno. I'm still really shy about talking about my feelings and such.

Anyhow, today is a new day and yay for Mondays lol. Scale seems down for me, but I'm not sure. I think I need a new scale. Mine is a bit funky at times so I'm not 100% sure if I've lost or not. I'll get a new scale this evening and see. :D

Jacquie, Sorry you had a bad one, It's important to talk to someone about how you feel, whether it be here or elsewhere, getting those feelings out helps to solidify our feelings if that makes any sense. Sometimes I don't really know how I feel until I voice it and work through it vocally.

dogpal - I live in Nevada... Good luck with your schooling /career path. What an exciting time for you. I hope the waterfit classes start back up for you.

dgramie - How is the tooth feeling? I hope your dentist appointment went well.

Bumblebee08 - Congrats on meeting your first goal!!! :carrot:

Debbie54 - Sorry the maze made your feet hurt, but at least you got in an hour of walking! :D Mmm Homemade jam is awesome. I only just learned to make the freezer type this summer. I used agave instead of sugar and used less than it recommended to make a lower calorie version. So good!

brandnewme - I hope your doc can help you get a handle on the issues you discovered at your health fair.

cfmama - Congrats on not giving in to temptation!

voodoo1 - Sorry about your family loss. :hug:

jeniansmom - What is the song you sing to yourself? :D Congrats on dropping another 1.5!! I totally understand about not wanting to draw attention to yourself while making these changes.

Jacquie668 - I hope your week is better. Ugh! Don'tcha just hate it when you can't tell what's going on because of a wonky scale. Let us know which scale you get. Finding a good one can be a hassle.


We had our third night of hard freezing. The tomatoes , carrots and onions have been plucked. Still have a few tomatoes out there to see what happens and the green peppers as they weren't even remotely ready to be harvested. The Pumpkin Patch is hanging in there, but the basil is a goner. The weather people claim that it will warm back up. We'll see. :dizzy:

In personal/weight news My weight has popped up a few pounds which is freaking weird considering how diligent I've been with food and exercise. :?: But then again I've had what I think is a period much sooner than I should have. :/ (Kinda hope it was so I don't have to deal with it when I fly back from my trip.) So not really sure what is going on there and I have been retaining water like crazy. My face looked really puffed out and weird yesterday. It could be stress that I've been dealing with lately or maybe my body adjusting to the healthy changes I've made lately or allergies/sinuses that have bothering me the last few days. Either way I hope it stops and gets settled out soon. Grr. Stupid uncooperative body.

I'm just going to keep working out and eating healthy and see if all this works itself out.

Jen: I hope your DH feels better soon. Congrats on being down another 1.5 pounds! Excellent.

Carol: Okay girlfriend, the pictures of you and Ed are beautiful. I am soooo impressed with the heels on your shoes. I would trip and fall flat on my face. You look amazing!

Jacqui: So sorry that you had a bad weekend. Hugs.

Bunny: I used to live in Folsom CA near Sacramento and we would go to Reno/Sparks once a month or so to have fun at the casinos and going over the pass, Truckee was sometimes scary. Our leader for weight loss suport group on Tuesday nights grew up near Jackpot I think. Either way it gets pretty cold.

Well, It is 10:24 and I have been home from work for about an hour and done nothing but check emails and be on line. Time for me to go exercise. lol. I hope you are all doing wonderful and having an op butt moving day.
Blessings,
Annie

Jaquie- I'm sorry about your bad weekend... it happens. Pick yourself up and keep going!!!

Well I'm down 18 lbs ;) I KNOW the weight won't always come off this fast but I'm eating a decent amount of cals (1800 or so) and all healthy foods and fats so I'm not worried about how fast it's coming off. It's nice to get a good jump on things. Now to resist temptation once more at dinner tonight. Pumpkin pie ... I'll be happy once thanksgiving is OVER.

Annie - you're so sweet - thank you for the nice comments. It had been years since I had wore heels like that - it felt good. I wish I could have got a pic of Ed and me together - he had a new suit and I bought the shirt and tie without him - went completely out of his safety zone with a yellow shirt and baby blue and yellow paisley tie - he looked great! I guess we'll just have to get dressed up again soon.

Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE

Hugs to all,
Carol

Hi everyone
Just a note to say Happy Turkey Day to all the Canadians. I'm on my way to get weighed in at TOPS. Expecting to be up tonight. TOM is a butthead and major cramping along with a touch of the stomach flu
Talk soon

cfmama, That happened to me too, I usually eat around 1400 cals, sometimes more, sometimes less. I lost goodly amounts too but wasn't too worried about losing fast as I know it will slow down also. As I started at 379, it took major calories just to maintain that weight and when I switched my eating habits to more healthy choices, I really wasn't that hungry for more. I wasn't able to exercise at all when I started and am now able to do a little.

I didn't win. My husband's best friend nipped me on the last hole. He bounced a throw off a tree into the basket. Totally lucky. I did beat himself, but he didn't mind because we had such great fun. He's ready to go again. I walked twice as far as I normally would have simply because my mind was occupied. I wore my boots, and used the ice spikes on my crutch for traction going up and down the hills. My spikes accumulated enough leaves that I had to clean them every hole, but I didn't mind. The weather was very fall like, but sunny and beautiful. I highly recommend it. It's free, and addictive.

Hello Ladies,

Well, I had all these lofty ideas about doing personals...but it won't happen today. I promise I've read all your posts and I'm cheering everyone on! :-)

Carol - I love that dress! You look great in it. Where did you get it? I want it!!! I have JUST the right red necklace, red shoes and red clutch to match.

I have exciting news!

* Bought 2 Leslie Sansone videos. The one I rented from Netflix, 30 min 2-mile walk, was too advanced for me. I worked out 15 minutes and then collapsed. It was demoralizing. So, I got a DVD that has a beginner workout (20 min 1-mile walk); did the whole 20 minutes on Sunday. The rental was probably a better workout but it was so demoralizing to be so winded and not be able to catch up!!! It totally made me not want to work out. Now I KNOW i will finish the workout; somehow that makes a difference in my psyche. And, the DVD I bought has a 2-mile and a 3-mile walk in addition to the 1-mile one. It's good to know I have options as I get fitter.

* The second DVD I bought is Leslie's "You can do Abs," featuring the exercise ball. Took myself to storage this weekend, found my exercise ball, and spent the evening tonite pumping it full of air (that in itself is a workout!!). Tomorrow I do the 1-mile walk and the abs video plus push-up training. My goal is to exercise 30 minutes a day. If I don't, I won't be able to meet my goal this month. Alternating 30 min bike one day and then the walk/abs videos the next will help me get there. I am SO thrilled!!!!

* Despite all my depressive ways I've managed to not binge. And, I'm staying in touch with my body's hunger cues and cravings. The result is good meals full of healthy ingredients, day in and day out. Recovery is such a good thing.

* This coming Sunday I start on Seasonale - 3-month-cycle BC pills. This means I get a period every 12 weeks. I hope I don't have any adverse reactions to this pill. If I can manage to not PMS but 4 times per year, then I will only have 4x per year when I to go through the horrible emotional lows that render me almost suicidal when I PMS. Wish me luck.

* I go see my shrink on Wednesday. I hope I get an Rx from him this week. I want the old me back!!! And, I'm sick of crying and feeling powerless all the time.

* Today is my official WI. I've lost 1# since I last weighed in on Thursday. Wohoo!

OK, I think that's it. Have a great OP week everyone!!!

Well I am a grandmother . My precious little granddaughter arrived by csection and weigh 7lbs and 10 ounces and is 20 in long. I am thrilled!!
Stupid tooth is still not feeling right..denitst opens today and i will call and see about getting in. They have been closed for over 10 days.
Scales are up 6lbs today..good thing i have the week before weigh in on sat. I am going to increase my water big time today.
Food hasnt been great but not bad either!!!!!
Im back to work today with all 3 littles ones..after them not being here for a week..should be an interesting day!!
hugs to all

Morning all,

I had to be at work today at 4:45 and only had to work for an hour. That actually stunk to have to get up so early just for an hour but I will take it. lol. Tomorrow we have to be there at 4 a.m. and prob work until 9ish. The holiday for mail messes them up big time.

CF: Congrats on being down 18. What an awesome wonderful start! You go girl.

Carol: You are so beautiful and you should realize it!

Brenda and other Candian Sisters: Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Brenda: Feel better soon.

Catherine:It sounds like you had a great time!

Mimi: Glad that you got yourself some workout videos. Awesome plan hun. Congrats on being down another pound. Good luck with the Dr. I hope she/he is able to help you soon.

Debi: Woooooo hooooo! Congrats on your new grandbaby! Please get your tooth fixed asap. You can get really sick with a bad tooth! Sorry you are up some too. It will surely drop off quickly.

Firedust: Welcome! I'm so glad to see you and can't wait to get to know you better. Post as often or not as you like. Don't stress about keeping up with all of us chatter boxes if it is not your thing. Just come and see us some times and let us know how you are doing.

Well, I am doing some research on schools in the area. I have decided to go get my first ever massage today! I have never had one except dh's massages. So, this will hopefully be a pleasant experience. I am having it done by a student at the school I'm thinking about attending. It is in about 3 hours so I want to do some situps, pushups and at least the stepper then jump in the shower before I go. I am also going to be doing some other errands in Coeur d' Alene this morning before coming home to do the rest of my exercises.

I hope you all have a fantastic day!
Blessings,
Annie

dogpal - The Donner Pass is scary. Of course I always think about Cannibalism when I'm up that way. Never want to get stuck up that way over night. Spooky! *L*

I hope the massage is a fun experience for you. :D

I have a bunch of work to do this morning/afternoon. I'm hoping to get a workout in before I go teach a craft class later. This whole week seems like it is rushing by and it's only Tuesday. o.0

Catherine, sounds like you got a good workout and you had so much fun!! I've gotta try that one of these days.

Mimi, YAY on the 1 lb gone!!! And YAY for going out and getting the WATP dvds and going to get your ball. It sounds like you're ready to really take care of yourself!! Those are all great NSV's!!! Keep it up. Good luck to you on the BC too. I really hope it helps with your emotions.

Debi, :congrats: on being a new grandma!!! How exciting! What did they name her?

FireDust, hi and :welcome:

Annie,have fun getting a massage. I hope it feels super good!!

Bunny, ooooooooo another crafter!!! YAY!!! What kind of class are you teaching?

I'm back into my routine again, thankfully. Over the weekend when Jim is home, it's just too tempting to eat what he does and therefore, by Monday, I have a gain. Sooooooooo, I'm NOT going to do that anymore no matter what it takes. I'll just keep losing the same weight over and over again and that's not where I want to be. I would really love for this weight loss to be over by next April. That will be 2 years trying to do this. I'm not going to set myself up for a failure though, just something to look forward to.
So I got my exercise in already, now I just have to go get my breakfast and then off to make some beads!
Debbie

dogpal-ENJOY your massage! I get them regularly and I lurve them muchly

dgramie- congrats on your granddaughter! My kids call their grandma "Grammie" too :)

Day 18 on plan!

Annie – thanks for the encouragement. I hope your first ever massage was fabulous. And, if it wasn’t, don’t give up on massage. The massage therapist, modality they are using, and amount of experience all make a difference. If this one didn’t wow you, try again.  And, why did you go to work on a mail holiday? Makes no sense that they’d make you come in when they have nothing for you to do!!

Debbie – thanks for the kind words. You are right, these are all great NSV’s. I’m working on racking those up as the pounds melt away. I’m a crafter too! Not as advanced as the rest of you, judging from the etsy shops I’ve seen, but I love crafting! I really enjoy sewing (do LOTS of that), and polymer clay, and paper crafts.

cfmama – 18 days on plan? WOW. I’m impressed and super proud of you. Keep up the good work!

Leslie Sansone has kicked my butt again. Did the 1-mile walk today plus the abs video; my legs and butt muscles are sore – in a good way!!! I love it. I also noticed that my body’s been craving protein. So I’ve had a heavy protein day – protein drink for post-workout, eggs and meat for breakfast and lunch. Not enough veggies today though. I need to take myself to Trader Joe’s and do some serious shopping.

Hope you are all doing great! Keep up the good work everyone!

Thanks guys...yeah the weekend was not so good, but I am moving on for sure.

I bought a new scale...bah! Turns out mine was way off. Tonight, just trying it, it said I weighed around 295, not 265, so I'll see what it says in the morning. A bit of a blow, but at least I'll know for sure how much I weigh with this better scale. :)

The water aerobics teacher worked my backside off again. I feel like the incredible rubber woman, except my hand. It seems like the new thing is book clubs buying my book, and I just signed 70 in one sitting to send out. Someone is coming over tomorrow to personally pick them up, and to formally invite me to attend their first meeting. I'm hoping it's on a night when I have something else to do. I'm uncomfortable with the gushing. What I usually do is take pictures with me of some of the people from the book. Gives people a face to go with a character, and gets them talking about them instead of me.

I am exhausted today..going to see my granddaughter daily is exhausting after keeping 3 kidos all day long. Wish my son lived closer..its over an hour each way. It makes for a late night and my days starts at 5 with kids and goes till 5pm.
Scales are strange..shows me with a big gain..but i know its not real but i still dont like it!! Increasing water again today..gotta flush this out.
hugs to all

morning all...

dgramie: CONGRATS on becomming a grandma!!!!!!!!!!


Firedust: WTG on choosing the water instead of the cider and doughnuts! YEAH!!!

As for me..just muddling along. My son's gf has had a tragic loss in her family and that brings me down. Her uncle died in a private plane crash saturday night in NewMexico. It was on the news here because they (her uncle and the friend in the plane) are both from Arizona. He has 3 kids...and the youngest girl whom is 3 keeps asking where her dad is. They tell her he is asleep and will be for a long time. I mean how do you tell a 3 year old their dad has died. Also saturday was the 3 year olds birthday. UGH!! If anyone prays...please say an extra one for her (madisons) family. I think that is why I have felt so Blah this week. Her uncle was only 42. :( I hate death...I dont deal with it very well..and this has not been a good year for that.

Well all I am going into work early again..more OT..lol ..and that pesky TOM is peaking around the corner...grouchy days here I come!!

Toodles...

Mimi, I'd love to see some of the stuff you make. Post some on the pic page!! It's good to hear that the WATP dvds are doing their job. Soon you'll be doing the 2 mile and then the 3. I've been thinking of going for the 2 mile here lately. The one mile is easy for me now, which it will be for you too, soon!

Jacquie, what did the scale say today? I hope it was good news.

Catherine, ah, the trials of being an accomplished writer! Sorry the hand hurts but glad you got a good workout at the pool. Keep signing those books and you're going to have a skinny hand!!

Debi, I bet that little bug is already growing like a weed! That would make for a long day with all the driving and then taking care of the little kidlets. Hang in there!

Firedust, YAY for dumping the cider and getting water and SUPER YAY for passing up those donuts!

Cyn, how devastating for the family. It was on the news here too. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. Try not to get to grumpy with TOM approaching even though I know how hard it is not to.

Have a great day everyone and get that exercise, water and the right foods into those bodies!!
Debbie

Bunny: It is hard not to think about what happened there when you drive over it. lol.

Firedust: That is great news that you recognized the cider being too sweet and you stopped drinking it!

Debbie: Having a plan is a great start! You can do it!

CF: Woo hoo for day 18!!!

Mimi: I agree having us work 1 hour was silly when they have full timers who could have kicked it out fast.

Jacquie: Just know that whatever the scale says it is just a starting point!

Catherine: I am so proud of you and your book.

Debi: I hope you can take a nap and get that tooth fixed!

Cyn: I will be praying for your Girlfriend's family.

Well, TOM has finally arrived with a vengence. lol. I am down 2 more pounds today! I hope that stays off. Only 3 more to go for my next goal. The massage was fantastic. I loved it so much and could have fallen asleep if I wasn't trying to pay such close attention to see if it would be something I would want to do.lol. Regardless of me choosing to do that as a career or not, I plan to reward myself with many more massages. I had to be at work today at 4 a.m. and worked 5 hours. Not too bad. Tomorrow start time is 5 a.m. then Friday back to normal 5:30 a.m.

I am very sleepy today so I think a nap maybe in order. lol.

Blessings all,
Annie

I am having an exercise problem and I'm hoping you can give me some advice. Whenever I ride my exercise bike, my left foot falls asleep and starts hurting towards the end of my ride. I'm not sure if I need to adjust the seat back (or forward) or if this is just a function of not having worked out for a while. Any of you have this problem?

annie- the tooth cant get fixed till next wed. ..no napping for me i have 3 kids still and then going to see my little angel again.

Debbie - I got on the scale today and it said 293, light pjs on, morning before breakfast. I love the scale, it is a Weight Watchers glass one that goes up to 400 pounds. Very sturdy. It makes me wonder why I spent so little on one before! lol

dogpal - I agree, it is a new starting point. :D I made a new weight sheet and will start tallying up my numbers. :D Going to weigh myself daily to see how the scale works, but won't freak out or try to obsess. :D

Debbie-My hand is the only skinny part of my body. My fingers are long, skinny, and one step away from being skeletal. If I could lose weight in my butt instead of my feet, hands, and bust, that would be ever so nice.

Hi everyone, just stopped by for a quickie:o

Thanks everyone for all the encouragement :hug: It really paid off, as soon as I started eating more and more often I dropped 6 lbs., count em 123456 lbs. :D:D I'm so excited, I almost started jumping up and down on the scale. :carrot::carrot:

So again Thanks to all of you for being here for me:)

I'll be back later tonight to post more, gotta go:cool:

Annie, so did you decide if massage school is in your future? Sorry TOM came but great news on being down another 2 lbs!

Jacquie, I'm glad you like your scale! If we are going to be doing this losing weight for awhile, I think that it's a good investment to buy a nice and reliable scale. It's sort of a tool that we need on this journey.

Catherine, I hear ya!!!

bigmomma, YAY on the 6 lbs gone!!!

Went and got the special treats for the wicked little mice running amuck under my house. :devil: Hee hee <evil laugh> Hopefully they will all be gone soon.
I decided to make some earrings for my Etsy store just to see what people think. Sorta fun but I don't know how to design them to well yet. Something else I will have to study and explore.
toodles
Debbie

Hi Peeps - I feel so far behind here - trust me I am reading and will try to jump back in. I'm loving the new trainer - I never thought I would be motivated by someone yelling at me to do more but I am - it's made me see how I haven't pushed myself for so long. The scale is steadfastly refusing to budge and I'm OK with that (today). Food has been fantastic too. Things are going well here.

I'm struggling with clothes right now - my wardrobe is very limited in this size and with the change of seasons even more so. Hoping I can find something to wear tomorrow.

Rat - are you around?

Annie - is there a new October picture?

Debbie - sounds like you are in your groove - welcome back - ain't it great!

Jacquie - sorry about the scale - remember it's just a starting point and is simply a number. This is such a fantastic group isn't it?

Mimi - I've never tried the WATP - glad you like them. Tell me more about the Sansone ab video - I'm very interested.

CFmama - day 19? I've said so many times I wish we could bottle this energy when we're putting together a great streak! Keep up the great work.

Firedust and Bunny - a belated welcome. Keep posting - I look forward to getting to know you. This is the most super-fantastic group of supportive ladies you could ever ask for - a hug when you need it and a swift kick when you need that too.

Heather - hi Prof!

Toni - how's your week going? I know you feel so much lighter this week.

Brenda - how was Thanksgiving?

Catherine - the last two weeks when I get out of the pool I swear my legs are made of jello. How's it feel to be back in the water?

Debi - kisses to the baby and her grammie! You must be so proud!

Cyn - more prayers are with you all at this time. I'm so sorry.

So with all that being said - move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE.

Hugs to all - especially Rat's lurkers,
Carol

Binge *sigh*
 

Today rotted. Work was super stressful. Actually yesterday was too. And I'm still processing news I got the other day about another of my aunts passing away. (DH and I have both been dealing with way too many deaths in our families over the past year). So I got home to an empty house, and I had all good intentions of exercising. But I just wanted a snack and a few destress minutes. Next thing I knew I'd finished off the bowl of grapes (3-4 servings) and the rest of a jar of sunflower seeds (4-5 servings). Now I know there are worse things to binge on. But it was still a binge. Mindless eating til it was all gone, eating far beyond a feeling of fullness. This is the first binge in a month and a half, maybe even longer than that, but that long for sure. My feelings are definitely numbed. But my tummy is sick. I ended up with a round of diarrhea and I suspect there will be at least another. I am grateful that it wasn't worse food or more food, and I'm proud that I've gone this long without a binge, and I know I've been doing great, and I know that I need to be kind to myself. But it still in a word, sucks.
Jen

Moving not around but thinking of you all

Will be back as soon as I can!!!

Oh Jen, I am sorry about the binge. As a binge eater myself, I totally understand. Be gentle with yourself.

<<<<<<<<< hugs >>>>>>>>>>>

Greetings all!

I'm still around and feel like I'm herding cats who are chasing mice (maybe Deb's mice?).

Happy grammie hugs to debbie!

The knee is still doing well from the cortisone shot. Work has me so busy! I'm going to be on travel for a week starting Sunday and then big sis has a hysterectomy (not traditional because of complications)... meanwhile, I'm trying to find a pet sitter for the zoo. phew.

Hugs to all!
Luv,
Ratkity

debbie we finally got our mouse..i still have traps out in case he had friends along with him..but thank God no signs of more.
Eating was ok yesterday..didnt do great at dinner but overall ok. Today will be a day of staying home and eating right. Baby and mom should get out of the hospital today. THey are both doing GREAT!
hugs to all

My goodness, I can not keep up with this thread, you girls are too fast for me!!! I promise I am reading everything and cheering everyone on!

I am going to a friends house for dinner tonight. I was asked to bring dessert... I doubt I will be able to resist Apple Spice Cake...

morning ladies...

The morning weather here in arizona is sooooo cool right now. When I wake up it is so crisp and cool. They say we are going to get back into the 90's by this weekend UGH!! The heat makes me grouchy. lol

I am still working on my quilt. Doing it by hand sure takes a while. lol. Now my friend can whip them out like hotcakes..but me nahhh. Will post pics when I get a few more pieces hooked together!

I have got to get my butt back to the gym!!!!!!!!

You ladies have a great day...