300+ Weekly Thread #1208
 

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Happy Monday Everyone! Hope you all have a wonderful week. I am heading to the Y to get my "last chance work out" before I weigh in tonight at my TOPS meeting. Have a wonderful day and I will post to you "lighter".

Happy Monday everyone! I survived the weekend and woke up this morning down two lbs and a bit sunburned! It was HOT here this weekend and I don't do hot! Anyway, staying on plan and getting my daily exercise in.

Hope everyone is well! :)

Julia - I haven't read it, but I'll look for it. :D I'm going to be heading toward the bookstore soon so I can get a journal and maybe a recipe book or something for salads. Salads can become so boring for me, so I want to try new ways to energize them and myself, while on a budget. :D :carrot:

Shimmers - Yes, skipping meals is me, me, ME! I struggle in the evenings as well. Part of my issue, eating too late! I'm going to start eating on my own earlier.

Annie - Well I didn't get much done, doing things this week to get things DONE lol. But at least it is calories burned! :D

Zelma - Thoughts are with you and your family. Just sending you good and healing vibes. :hug:

Cyn - Hope you're infection is better. :hug:

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Lacking sleep, but I'll survive. Going to clean today. It is getting warm and I need to find some funds in my budget to buy some tee shirts, warm weather clothing.

Hope everyone is well! :D

TOM is approaching, but I'm not a hormonal zombie. Just feeling the usual insecurities and what not, but that is okay...

*HUGS*

Hello everyone, welcome to Monday!

We have another beautiful but super windy day here.Rain is heading our way by afternoon. I lost 1 lb this week..kinda bummed was hoping for more..but every one counts.
Is everyone drinking their water??
Hoping for a POP day again.
hugs

Happy Monday everyone! Hope there was fun and merriment had by all this last weekend. I was bit of a bad girl this weekend going wine tasting and eating a bunch of sushi, but I managed to walk it all off yesterday at the Scottish Games and didn't gain a pound. Very happy about that. It's a new week and I'm ready for it!

Cheers to all and have a great one!

Jenny

I'm considering starting a "you bite it you write it" log. I should say that right now I am not counting points or calories or following any grand plan to lose weight. I am trying first to change what I eat then to work on how much I eat. I am she who goes for the junk first and asks questions later.

I am doing better, trying not to eat at work, trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies and less salt and grease and so on. Soda - I've had one in the last week. That sort of thing.

so how many of you do the full food log? do you find it difficult to stick to? do you skip? Did you give up?

I have only lost weight when I have diligently done a food log. I'm not doing one right now, because I just got tired of it. I'm not losing right now, so I'm sure that is playing a big part.

I keep a meticulous food log - makes a difference.

Happy Monday to everyone!! I am doing a meticulous food log right now (counting carlories, fat, carbs and proteins) as well as a water count and exercise count. I've lost 7lbs since the 16th of April and I believe it is because I am writing everything down.. and I do mean everything!! I've found that in the past, I give up if it becomes too complicated or if I'm binging and too ashamed to log in the food. Cuz' that makes it real to me and in the past, that meant the long, slippery off-the-wagon time. I keep hearing conflicting info. on water consumption. A nurse just told me that 64oz. a day is not enough, that you should take your weight, divide it and that is how much water you need to drink in a day. Anyone have any thoughts?
Great Y work!! Congrats!
Wishing you all a fabulously lighter week:carrot:
Jenn

I've made such bad choices in the past, that I told my doctor I can't be trusted to make choices and to just tell me what to eat. He did some tests on me, and based on my numbers put me on a protein shake diet that has fruits and veggies with it. I'm allowed to have a sensible dinner each night, and it seems to be working. I don't have to worry about writing anything down, because I know if I eat something that's not on my list, I've gone off track. It seems to be working, because I'm 11 pounds down from April 16th.

I really like this diet too because I don't feel hungry or "snacky" at all. I do have evenings when I'll get the munchies, but I think that's just boredom hunger and I just want something to snack on. On those nights, I'll usually have a glass of water w/ a crystal light packet in it for some flavor and that takes care of it.

As for the water, Jenn, I don't think you can drink too much. You are supposed to have 64 oz per day, but the more you drink, the better you will be. Water is the best thing for you; makes your skin glow, your hair nice and just makes you feel better.

Good luck,
Jenny

Hi all,

Julia: I love that you were able to pay cash. That is my biggest goal in life, to be debt free and pay in cash. Way to go. We are getting our garden spot ready too. Now, we just need the weather to coorporate with some warmth.

Toni: So glad to see you. Welcome back. I'm very happy that you are back and doing well. I lost your phone number or I would have given you a call. Hugs to ya.

Catwuv. I follow a meal plan but many days by the time dinner comes around it doesn't sound good to me anymore or like something I want so I usually have some chicken breast already fixed in the frig for those days so I can put it on some green salad.

Zelma; Continuing to pray for Daryl. Hugs to you.

Carol: I am so proud of you!!! Way to go on that run.

Jen: Sounds like you had a great weekend.

Debbie: Woo hoo on the $100 win. Sorry I forgot to post my weight. It stayed the same but I finally did post it today.

Jenny: Sounds like you had a nice weekend too. Hmm something about the CA weather perhaps. lol.

Erin: Hope your last chance workout was a good one.

Jacquie: Come on girl. Get er done!

I talked to Voc rehab and amd going to continue to search my heart about schooling. I did tell her that I am going to set up some counseling appts and she graciously said they will pay for up to 10 of them. I am so blessed. Not much going on here. I finally added up all of my minutes for Feb, March and April this far and added them on the exercise thread. Sorry to everyone who is so faithful about posting that I just blew posting my minutes for the past few months. I guess I was in a funk or something. I will try better. At least I kept track of them.

I am feeling very determined to get this final weight off of my body. I want it so badly again. Kind of the "Eye Of the Tiger" feeling again. I hope it lasts and I am able to stay on target and stay on track with eating right and exercise. I hope that you all are doing well and if you are not, hugs.

Blessings all,
Annie

I use Fitday to log everything that I eat or drink as well as exercise. It really helps keep me on track.

Okay, I will start a food log tomorrow. I hope I don't get fed up ;)


Heather - Yes traveling with them can be a trial. We used to travel with our three girls all the time until the oldest got so sick. We are very lucky in that my parents pug sit for us any time. There are times we use a kennel but we try not to because they are expensive.

ZedAus - Chemo is rough enough let alone having to worry about other infections! I hope it goes well for all of you. *hugs*

jennlovesnorcal - I know about chubby pugs, my girl BeeBee was never under 30 pounds. Though to be fair she was big and long for a pug and at 32 she looked good for her size. I did know a pug named Yoshi who weighed 50 pounds. He was literally the size of a cocker spaniel though so he didn't look fat just HUGE. We used to have three girls: TidBit (mom) BeeBee and Ruppy (sisters). They were good except for terrible fights between BeeBee and TidBit -we have scars. They all died within 6 months of each other two years ago. We said we would get boys to avoid the fights. We got ours through breed rescue, they came from the same home. They are so sweet and we love them but *whispers* they are so dumb. Two brain cells between them :D

Hi all...

Sorry I have been MIA! I still have the STAPH. It is healing they say. I actually "flipped out" at work on Friday and ended up going back to ER. They did and upper GI, and an ultrasound and couldnt find anything, so they say I do have GERD. My fever has gone away and I am done taking the antibiotics. Friday all I did was cry at my desk all day. Saterday was ok because hubby was home, but Sunday i was a mess. I don't know why I am having these crying spells. I keep saying I have to stop, but I can't. Today was a little better, but hubby is leaving tomorrow for a week to see his sister because she is being deployed to IRAQ. I am not doing well with that.

I know STAPH takes a while to heal. BUT there is something emotional going on with me I feel. I see my reg dr Wed going to see what he says.

Hugs to those that need them!!

:hug: azcyn ~ Please just take care and hold onto you! Sending you blessings!!
madamruppy ~ I know!! My boys are as sweet and loveable as the day is long, but wow. :rolleyes: are they *special* Yet I love them ridiculously!
I'm off to hunt for tomato plants. I'm determined to give this a try! Take care!
Jenn

Annie - you were with us in thought yesterday (some surprise there huh). About 3 miles into the event there was a guy standing cheering us on with Eye of the Tiger blaring from his boombox. I stopped and thanked him for the music. Then I told Ed (again) that it always makes me think of you!

:wave: all,

I am struggling with food right now. TOM is right around the corner and I am soooo hungry. Went to about 2200 calories today. Boo. I am still getting my 10,000 steps each day...some more, some a little less. But food....just hungry. Stupid TOM.

That's it from me.

Later
Angie

Hmm...I have been gone for about 2 years I think...I woke up today and I was inspired. I am gald to be back and to see all the "new" things. I use to blog on here and that page is now gone. I am now 12lbs. heavier than when I started 2 years ago. I look forward to this journey. I am not the same person I was last time. I'm so glad to be back and to read everyone's posts.

azcyn~ Hope you get feeling better real soon! Take care of yourself!!

Dawnie524~ Welcome back! I just returned myself after being gone a few months.


Happy Tuesday everyone! Yesterday was weigh in day for me and I am so excited! This was my 1st weigh in since I joined the YMCA and started to walk 3x a week and do water aerobics 2x a week also. I lost ........ 7 3/4lb!! Such a great feeling to see all that hard work paying off!

April Showers Bring May Flowers. That is my theme today! The air smells so clean and fresh, I love it.

I am trying my best to not beat myself into another binge. I crashed last night ugh :-( I was doing so well. Disagreement with DH was Wed last week and I was binge free till last night. Had a med ginger ale, almost a whole tube of 30% fat reduced pringles and a chocolate bar. If I am to hard on myself I will just do it again tonight! I am strugging with what to do to make up for it. Is there anything or do I just suck it up and move on with a fresh day?

A positive for yesterday is that TOM is gone!

I also keep a food log. Again it is a struggle. Sometimes I feel like logging overwhelms me and I spend all day doing it and feel obsesed with it. But that is when I lose.

I just sort of had a revelation. When my exercise is on plan my food is usually not. When my food is on plan my exercise is not. I guess I will need to work on getting both on the same track! Any suggestions?

Annie - The more I type this post today the more I think that I need to go and set up some appts for counselling too.

Nice to meet you Dawnie!

Now that I have dumped on yall. Must move on with the day as DS#2 Jacob was up scratching his chicken pox till 3 am. Sorry as he says hes not scratching hes rubbing. Hoping he will catch more sleep this morning. But going to give him an oatmeal bath first.

Annie - Well I got a lot done in my kitchen, scrubbed the stove, some of the floor, reorganized a few things. Now I'm doing more today and hope to get it completed tomorrow. Just is packed with stuff, very small space, but trying to figure out where I want things is tough! As for the rest of the house, going to do that in steps.

Cyn - It sounds like you are upset about the infection and I know when I have skin problems it is very upsetting. I mean when my hair falls out, i cry and cry, and to me that is a normal reaction. You're on medication, you're stressed, you're dealing with pain and then some. This is upsetting, so I think crying is just a way of getting your feelings out. :hug::hug::hug:

Dawnie - Welcome! :D :hug::carrot:

Realist - I'm with you on the TOM thing. Approaching for me as well and I'm having nutty cravings...very hungry at times. Oy.

Julia - :hug::hug: Yeah, the binge moments make you go "UHG" when you realize you let your emotional eating get the better of you. I think emotional eating is a huge struggle, at least it is for me. One thing I've been doing is trying to figure out ways that I can express my feelings without food involved. That seems simple enough, but it is really hard to figure things out. The other thing I do is tell myself "I should not have eaten these things. They make me feel bad emotionally and physically. The next meal I shall make better choices." If I spend all my time punishing myself or telling myself I'm such a bad person, it just makes it worse. I think learning how to be proactive is better. You're on a fresh new day and you are doing something about it, you're talking about it. I think that is what makes a difference. Talking about it with people who get it and won't judge you like you judge yourself. :hug::hug::hug:

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Cleaning today and I have all this work to do, but literally not motivation to do it. I'm really just tired, haven't been sleeping well. I think the dark blue pills in my BC pack are keeping me up at night. It is hard to get to sleep and when I wake up I am tired and wanting to keep sleeping.

I also think I eat WAY to late. I need to eat earlier in the evening, around 6, so I can settle in. I think food really wakes me up and going to bed feeling "full" is just an "UHG" feeling.

Hope everyone is well! *HUGS*

Hi Ladies,

Cyn: Hugs sweetie. I hope you are doing better today. Take care of yourself.

Julia: I am so nervous about counseling. I hope it is something that will help me. Maybe you shuold think about it some more and do it.

Carol: LOL. That darn song will be stuck in my head all day. lol. I did so well yesterday on eating then at the end of the day I ate a huge brownie!! Today I am not just going to pass by the snacks around here I am going to sing that song when I see the treats. Hopefully that will help me tons.

Angie: Hang in there. TOM is such a hard and awful time. Congrats on continuing to do your 10,000 steps daily though.

Dawnie: welcome back. Glad to have you with us.

Erin: Wowza! Congrats on the -7.75 pounds!!! Fantastic. It makes me want to go out and walk, walk, walk, except I am soooo cold and I freeze here right now.

Jacquie: I'm proud of you for getting so much done. Way to go.

Well, I switched it up a tiny bit today. I usually start my day with a protein shake and lately they are making me ill just thiniking about drinking them so, today I had sugar free oatmeal and a scoop of protein powder with some cinnamon on top. I have to say I am sooo full. lol. As soon as my tummy settles down maybe another hour or so I am going to start drinking water. I am going to try to get at least 64 oz in today.

It is sooo chilly here today that I actually put my heater on. I can't seem to move much, kind of like a cold lizard or something, lol. I will make myself get on the Gazelle today and do my sit ups and push ups. I did the bike yesterday with weight lifting so, I'm on track so far.

Blessings all,
Annie

Annie-It's never too late to go back to school. I've fallen on my head, and I'm still slogging through. It's hard when you have basically spent your life telling yourself that as soon as I lose weight, I'm going to .... Now when confronted with the other half of our lives, trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up is kind of complex. It's all well and good to say that you should follow your dreams or train for a job you'll love, when you aren't even sure what your dreams are. I even had to re-evaluate what my favorite color was. It was as if I had been in a coma for a decade. Sometimes the only way to find out is to try a bunch of different stuff until something hits you. It will make you seem like a flake, but who cares.

Cyn-The crying reminds me of what my former room-mate did when she hit menopause. Have you had your estrogen checked? My high risk OBGYN once told me that large women go through menopause easier because we store estrogen in our fat that can be released slowly. If you lose your weight, it might hit you harder and faster than expected.

I'm getting to meet a friend today. She and I belong to an internet forum for Americans in Canada. Her husband is coming to Edmonton on business, and she tagged along. There was a time that I wouldn't think about meeting people because of my size. I have really gotten used to the idea that I can't lose 100 pounds in a month just to make a good first impression. It's a double edged sword to be comfortable in my skin. I got like that once when I was at my heaviest. I know I can't care enough about myself to lose weight if I hate myself, but I also don't want to get so comfortable that I don't feel the need to lose any more.

Welcome back Dawnie.

Been wondering why I am so sore today. Did I good work out 2 days ago. But then I remembered I scrubbed the kitchen, hall and bathroom floors by hand on all 4's yesterday. Wow what a work out! It took me an hour and I think I should do that more often. And since I feel it I will log the minutes!

So far so good on the food. Dinner is going to be on plan tonight also. Crunch time will be from 8-11 pm. When I am exhuasted and by myself.

:hug:
Hello Everyone

I got extremely upset with myself after a candy binge this afternoon:( It finally hit home that I am not at a place where I can control what I eat once I reach "The Binge Zone" that hits in the late afternoon. Just about everyday, I ruin my day's worth of progress. I am going back to Overeaters Anonymous to try to get a handle on staying food abstinent. Wish me luck. I went a few years ago when I was in the 200's but never really worked the program. Then my meeting folded and I just quit. Of course, I have gained at least 50 since then and am a little sheepish about going back. Their website is huge and there are e-mail and online meetings. I don't mean to sound like a recruiter for OA. It may turn out to be a dud. I am just so desperately searching for a solution. Ack! I am coming across like one giant pity party. I just know that this is a comfort zone where I can unload.

I also have one of those problems coming up that plague the larger sized. On Saturday, I have to go to a fundraiser where there will be tables and chairs (thankfully, no booths). Now I am worried about the capacity of the folding chairs. I have sat on plastic folding chairs (the kind with metal legs) before and it was ok. The whole thing makes me so anxious. It seems so ridiculous to have to worry about such things. If the chair starts to collapse, I'll just ask for a "real" chair or, if that fails, I will make a grand exit and re-commit myself to getting healthier. In the face of all the real problems in the world, I am not going to let this take up anymore time!!

Thanks y'all for listening and I wish :hug: and a happy :carrot: to the whole thread.

Hi Chicks,

I only have time for a quick post -- what a long day! A good one, but long. Yesterday, too. Went to two required weight loss classes for the surgery yesterday, and today went for Three walks. The dh was there, motivating me both days. I can't imagine how folks with less supportive partners or homes do it -- he's 100% with me (while at the same time loving me exactly as I am, at whatever weight I am).

Anyway, it's back to work for us tomorrow, so I'm going to grab a few more waking minutes with him ... before collapsing for the night.

Take care, everyone!

Hi, just a quickie, I'm REALLY DOWN, Aiden, my youngest has been diagnosed as Autistic, I'm devastated. Gareth (middle son) is Autistic but he is TOTALLy different to youngest son, though we knew he was struggling with anger we thought he was ADD or something. I ate some lasagne (on low carb diet!!!) and Bombay mix, stupid weak-willed me!!!! I feel quite ill today, eating that stuff AND having a couple of vodka tonics has made me feel worse.
Anyway I'm drinking TONS of water to 'flush' al the cr*p out & dreading weigh-in on Friday but at least today I feel able to cope. My mum said it could have been far worse, diagnoses of cancer, tumors etc, that I know but it's still so upsetting & worrying.
Zelma how is your brother doing, thinking of you all.xxxxxxx
xxxxxxsaron

Sharon :hug: I just have time for a fly-by!

Hello everyone. I just found this board and would love to join in. My main focus right now is getting below 300 lbs.

:welcome3:Candtlove

morning ladies..

quick flyby this morning. I am still not feeling great. Still a little nautious. Hubby is out of town for a week, and being that he is my ROCk, it is really hard.

I see my reg dr today. Will see what he says about the staph. I am still crying, not as bad though.

Hi Everyone,

Catherine: Thank you so much for what you said. I truly feel like a flake. You hit the nail on the head exactly how I am feeling. I hope that you have a fantastic time with your friend.

Julia: Cleaning like you did is a great workout for pretty much all of your body. I say you should chart it as exercise.

Catwuv: Hugs on the binge eating. I know your pain oh so well on the chairs. I wish sweetie that I could give you courage about sitting in them etc. I have to tell you that I allowed my weight to keep me at home for YEARS! I was so agoraphobic and panic stricken. I hope you don't do that hon. Go and enjoy yourself. Maybe ask for another chair right up front. The main thing is sweetie, have a good time.

Shimmers: I have a DH that loved me at 510 pounds and loves me so much now still. You are so blessed as am I. I'm happy that you don't have someone who doesn't support your journey. Hugs to you and your DH from me.

Sharon: I'm sorry that you are so sad sweetie. I don't have any children but I can imagine any diagnosis like that would make you feel sad. You are such a strong loving mother. Remember that. You can handle anything. Keep drinking that water and flush away all that icky stuff. Hugs sweetie.

Cyn: I hope that your trip to the Dr. brings you some comfort and you get a good report.

I have gotten into a very bad habbit of sleeping in. I am feeling so overwhelmed and a bit depressed and I need to nip it right now and not let it go. I am telling you ladies that I am going to end this post and immediately go jump on my exercise bike and watch the Biggest Looser from last night that is on the TIVO. Then a nice long bath and hopefully I will be feeling better.

I hope that each one of you is doing well and are in a warm sunny place. I think that has so much to do with my mood, the stinking cold and rainy weather here right now.

Blessings all,
Annie

Happy Wednesday everyone.

Welcome candtlove! I hope you like it here, I sure do after a couple weeks.

Shimmers - I agree that it is wonderful to have such a supportive partner. My guy is always there for me to tell me how proud of me he is and to go for a walk or a bike ride with me whether I want to or not. LOL!

Annie - the rain will go away and the sunshine will come back, I promise. Until then, turn the lights on in the house, crank the music, dance around like you're 5 and if all else fails, make paper flowers to force Spring into your house! If I could send some California sunshine your way I would!

Cyn - I hope all goes well at your doctor appointment today and that staph infection is on it's way out!

I hopped on the scale this morning and found I had dropped another 2 pounds! Yay for me, but I know that I still need to get my butt moving. I haven't been exercising and need to find some sort of routine. That's the hardest part for me. I find excuse after excuse not to exercise (too late, have to fix dinner, go to store, feed animals, don't want to get up early, etc, etc) That needs to end! My goal for tonight is to take the puppy for a walk when I get home. He's been a real pill lately and getting the other dogs all worked up, so maybe some one on one momma time will cure him.

Hugs to all!

Catwuv I don't think you have anything to worry about. I sat in several flimsy plastic or folding metal chairs at my highest weight and none of them ever collapsed or came close. Those things usually are rated at up to 250 but in reality they can hold double that if they have to - like elevators will say up to 800 lb limit but in reality are strength-tested up to double that, or more. :)

Happy Wednesday Everyone!! Just wanted to check in. I struggled a bit last night with feelin' that itch to snack and snack, so I busted out the
air popcorn popper and popped a bowl of popcorn. That helped curb the snack monster and I didn't blow my calories. I realize how stupid this sounds, even before I type it, but I've found that if I don't buy the no-no foods at the store, they don't follow me home and end up in my house for me to blow it on!! I know, I know! I'm working on staying encouraged and keeping the focus on the goal, not the way I'm beginning to feel about salad :p I haven't found a way to get a regular exercise routine in my daily life, so that is the goal for the rest of this week!
Dawnie524 ~ :wave:Welcome back to you! I hope this week has been wonderful for you.
erinkman1~ :swim:CONGRATS on the great weight loss! You are so kickin' butt at the Y! You are very inspiring! I'm going to get my butt to the gym today and take that water aerobics class!
JuliaDH~ :hug: hope your feeling better and you scrubbing your floors by hand makes me want to go home and throw rocks at my house!
Catwuv~:goodvibes Sending you best wishes for your OA and I HATE folding chairs in my heart... their dreadful!
voodoo1~:grouphug:Hang in there! With everything your going through, try not to be too hard on yourself!!
candtlove :welcome2: I just started too and I LOVE 3fc!! I hope you find all the support and encouragement you need to stay on plan!
azcyn :) Hope the Dr. has an answer for you and this week flys by for you so hubby can be home soon!

Take care everyone!!
Jenn

Greetings my peeps!

Well, I have been hanging in there without too many small binges. I've been seeing a therapist weekly and this week was pretty intense. I found out why I got so upset and reacted so badly when work wasn't doing well. It sounds so simple and corny, but has to do with the way I feel sometimes.. invisible and not good enough. I didn't realize that the one boss hit some very sensitive nerves! I'm glad I got moved to another boss. Meanwhile, I have some work to do on the invisibility and good enough stuff.

Cyn, how was the doc visit?

Annie, it's easy for me to sleep in and avoid stuff I need to do.

Sharon, hugs to you and your kiddos. My nephew is autistic and only by the love of family and hard work on his mom's part can he make dean's list in his school. What makes me proud is that he wants to be a scientist like his Auntie Ratkity.

Hugs to my dualJens, Heather, DC, GGG, Realist, Julia, dgram, shim, Deb, Catherine, and all my lurkers! Welcome candt!

Luv,
Ratkity

Hi Chicklets
Just wanted to check in since it's been a while. I'm still slooooooooooooowly losing weight. But at least I'm not gaining.
I don't really have much to add, just that I'm still hangin' in there.
Avon is going slow as well. Not too many ladies around where I live wear makeup seeing how they are usually just around cows and horses all day but I will still try and beautify my area!!

Cyn, hope you feel better soon.

Annie, come on, get outta the bed, you know that's not gonna help anything!

Sharon, sorry to hear about your son, but with your guidance, he's going to do well. Be strong :hug:

Carol, love the pic of you after your run....did you run the whole thing?

Hi to all the newbies and all the returning 3fc'ers!
have a great night,
Debbie