Cyn, I'm in exactly the same place as you and Carol. Just in a funk and realizing maybe this is where I'm suppose to be. It sucks!! I don't even know how to go about changing my attitude when I don't have the desire to do it anymore. Sure hope something kicks us and gets us going again!
I'm glad your not risking your life to deliver product. It's too bad that one lady doesn't understand that.
I'm here. I promise I will keep up next week. Bad day today got some jeans in 26a lil tight lose 5-10 more lbs will fit great. Was super excitied something to work towards. Mike was thrilled for me. Talked grandma told her I was exicited. She said why buy them that way you may never lose the weight toget in them. I was pissed she is always saying things like that. Not something to say to someone trying to lose weight. I was really in a good mood from losing weight even during the ice storm. Got something for me to wear night gown wise like so was feeling good about myself now I'm down. Mike is about to go off on her lol.
I am at work posting. Probably not the smartest thing, but it is what it is. I have been working like a mad woman. This week will be just as busy. And it's ok, because it's a job. Next Sunday I leave for a week long trip (for work) for LA. Blah. Again, I have a job and all is well.
TOM last week. That plus working over 12 hour days (all 7 days) with additional misc stress at work has me showing no loss (at one point a 3 pound gain). I have been making sure I get my 3300 calories burned most days. That usually means activity of 1.5 hours, and I have bene counting 1 hour of it (since on a normal lazy day I still get about 20 minutes of activity). I think I am going to lay off the exercise tracking online though. The bugg is showing me what I need to do, and so I am not sure I need to track it here. I need to start focusing on what is important to me (my husband, my job, my health) and spend less times that aren't adding much value. I am NOT saying you gals are not valuable. Don't take it that way. What I am saying is I haven't been giving much to these boards lately, nor have I been getting much (because I am not giving much, this I know). So, why spend valuable time tracking minutes, weight, reading blogs, lame attempts at writing blogs?
OK, that was more than I planned to say. I should go, need to get back to work.
KeeperoftheHome = I am so sorry that your grandma is like that... but, you know what - you just go and show her!!! We all seem to have someone in our lives like that. I used to let them bring me down. Sometimes, I think their poison is unconcious and they want to hurt someone bcs they are hurting themselves. I have a few people like that in my life. I know just think to myself "well, I'll show you..."
Debbie54= My gratitude journal is a two part journal... I say what I am grateful for today like "waking up" or "staying on plan" and the other part is being grateful for what I intend to have happen like "I am so grateful to be wearing size 10 pants today" (I am not a size 10 - it is just like using visualization tools) "I am so grateful for finding my perfect job" (I'm laid off right now) It just keeps me from getting depressed and knowing that in the end I will be taken care of...
So, I cannot exercise right now at all.... and now walking is pretty much out of the picture - my knee is in really bad shape now (that damn snow) but, I am being positive that I will be up and ready to go in days and not need another surgery on it. So, if you do pray, please pray that it is so... I can use the extra positive energy.
I was happy that I did still lose a bit of weight... I know that for my knees sake I have got to lose a bunch of weight. And help my back while I'm at it.
BTW, Accounttess - how did your event go that you got the gorgeous 2 sizes smaller dress for? I'm hoping that it went really, really well for you!!!!
Debbie - I am/was in an emotional funk - not a weight loss funk. I am coming off my biggest weight loss month ever. I talked with my trainer about it - she was actually excited I am listening to my body. Back to it this week!
Angie - I'm sorry to see you not stay active. I certainly understand how you feel - I'm feeling it too. Maybe it's me but I'm not feeling like I give/get from 3FC as I have in the past. I am trying to change that - what I feel like has changed is me. People come and go - there is not the weight loss support here now as when I first started - I need to help get it back that way. I can't change everything but I can change me. I will endeavor for each of my posts to focus on weight loss. I'm proud of your accomplishments and the focus on your life priorities.
OK - I'll step off my soapbox for now and ask each of us to circle the wagons and join me in the weight loss support effort here. My contribution tonight is a wonderful dinner - grilled pork chop, baked sweet potatoe, grilled asparagus. What could be better - so what did you have tonight?
Im with you carol!! I have slipped in the past few weeks with all the wedding stuff and bridal showers and meals.I made bad choices and they have caught up with me.I posted my biggest gain ever..3lbs and its my fault.
I did great today!! I had a wonderful meal for lunch, a fresh cuisine meal and a huge salad.I had slimfast and fruit for dinner as i was to tired from sewing to cook. I got all 128 ounces of water in today.
Angie_ YOU will be missed!!! Please come back and see us soon!!!
Carol_ great job on the exercise and weight loss last month!! I cant wait to see what you do this month!! I cant wait to join you with big numbers myself!! We have to remember to make one choice at a time and make the best choice we can!!!
Hey Chicks. I had a great food day! And got my water in. Wishing I could exercise more than I did, but my left foot is just not up to it. I am still hurting from the plantar fascitis. Reported a 1lb loss this morning. Nearly had a cow yesterday morning as I snuck a peek and the scale said 307! AHHH. But I could feel the bloating yesterday. But that passed by last night! Thinking I will do some yoga with the kids tomorrow as we have that great Yoga Kids dvd. I am also planning on making some home made protein bars. Store bought is so expensive! $3-4 each. Budget cant support that right now.
I usually check in here twice a day. I like feeling connected with people with similar goals. I am glad that I have not started to read any blogs or other such stuff. It works for me to check in while I am in the kitchen cooking. Being on the computer keeps my fingers from nibbling while stuff is bubbling away! But I agree, with Angie about watching how we use our time and not double up on tasks. And wow if that bugg does all that COOL! I do not go out to work, I work from home. So my schedule is more flexible. But I completely would not want to spend any more time on the computer if I worked in an office 12h days 7 days a week. I think since the new year we have had some nice time getting to know each other. Its time to get to the work of support and occasionally butt kick when required! Have we forgotten to share our goals? There are to many excuses we can use to not get our health in order. Really if we aren't healthy what good are we to our families? I think that is the end of my soap box rant too! Thanks Carol for the tweek into focusing again!
hey guys. I'm back again. It's been a long time since I was here. Last year I lost 30 pounds but then during vacation and holidays I gained 15 back. I've been trying to re-start since the beginning of 2009 but I haven't been able to do it. My mom and sister are on weight watchers but I can't afford the online version and there is no meeting in my area. Bah. I just can't "be good" but I want to and need to.
Good Evening all,
Debbie: I'm excited about the prospect of meeting you and Jim!! We are expected to get snow every day this week how about you guys?
Debi: Sorry that you are up a bit but I'm sure TOM has lots to do with it. Great job finishing up the sewing!
Cyn: Sorry you are in a funk. So glad that you decided not to drive in the snow. It is bad if you are not used to it for you and the other drivers on the road. If that lady doesn't understand, poo to her.
Ally: Woo ho on dropping another 2.6 pounds. Your Grandma needs a spankin! I'm happy and proud of you for getting your size 26A jeans. You are rockin it.
Lorrie: Sorry about your knee. Hugs to you.
Carol: Hi there. Okay, I had Mahi Mahi for dinner with steamed brocoli. Yummy. Hugs.
Julia: Woo hoo for being down another pound!
Angie: You do what is best for you. I will miss you if you decide that you don't have time for 3fc right now but I understand and really care for you. Take care of yourself and don't work too hard sweetie. Hugs and blessings.
HeatherDW: Welcome back. Glad to see you back. I just want to throw something out there for you to ponder if I may... Maybe you could change your words a bit. Stop saying, "I can't be good". You are not being bad sweetie. You are just not eating the best for you body. If you stop making everything right or wrong perhaps it will help. We are all tempted with things that are not the best for our bodies daily but I myself am so excited that I can , CAN choose to eat the stuff that is not so great for my body if I want to. You are making a choice to eat the way you want. Realize that you are in charge of your choices. You are in charge!!! Make a decision that you want to be healthy. You have talked in the past about how much you want a child and you know that your chances are so much better if you loose some weight. Choose it then! Make it your dream come true. You have the power in you to accomplish anything you choose to. I was your age and in your shoes and wanting a child sooo much but I felt trapped too and I wasted a lot, lot of years saying I just can't be good and I can't do it, now I know that I am in charge. Nobody is holding a gun to my head making me taste a brownie or pizza or chips. It is just as easy to reach for fruit or veggies. Heck, sometimes your body is just wanting a big ole drink of water. You have to make your dream, life and goals more important to you than a taste that only lasts really about the first 2 bites worth. You can do it hon. I believe you can do it. NOw, you need to know and believe you can do it!!! Hope I didn't offend you just want you to know that you do have a choice you are good just not making the best choices for your goals to come true very soon. Keep on trying. Make today the first day.
I finally dropped another pound!!! I am very happy with it. I remember before I would have been so sad to only loose 1 pound but now, it just brings me that much closer to my next goal. I hope I can keep this feeling on the times when my weight stalls again for weeks at a time. lol.
I hope you are all doing well and are very blessed and safe.
Thanks to you all for your well-wishes. I was sickest on Friday, and was still not feeling well yesterday, but still ended up taking our little road trip anyhow. It was a lot of fun, and overall, this was a GREAT weekend. My best friend & I also went and saw “He’s just not that into you” on Saturday before we left town. (Stayed FAR away from the dreaded movie theater popcorn!) It was a really cute movie. Gotta love the chick flicks. Haha.
I stayed 100% on plan this weekend, even with our traveling. I had bought a couple of Healthy Choice meals, and packed my own food, so I wouldn’t have to stop at Fast Food. Well, actually, we did end up stopping on the way home, because we got caught in a TON of traffic, and a 2 hour trip ended up taking almost 4. But we stopped at a Subway, and we split a foot long sub on wheat. Totally on plan. Love Subway! Lol.
I hope you all had a good weekend. Can’t believe it’s already Monday again. I just got home, so I should be heading to bed, as it’s already past 3:30am. Blah.
I caught up with you all, but after being away for 3 days, far too much to respond to....at least tonight! lol. Hugs to you all!
That is awesome! Gonna go and do a 5 min dance and dedicte it to you! You go girl!
Love Subway! Lol. 
