[MrsTryingAgain]

I'm geting checked in really late. Hope everyone had a good day. Mine could have been better.
H is feeling better. Talked to his doctor, it probably was his blood sugar level. He does however wants to see him. We were also told that he will have to wear a heart monitor for 7-10 days to see what's really going on with his heart.

Hope all those who have been under the weather are feeling better. Stay hydrated & hope to see you back healthy soon.
I'll catch up more with everyone later. See what the dr. says. Keep positive thoughts! Thanks!

BE HEALTHY! BE GOOD TO YOURSELF!

[Sum38]

Moving Forward WhiteHouseBlackMarket whbm.com has amazing clothes. They are VERY well made, never go out of style. Very classic looking clothing. Their sizes, hmm... I take 8 in jeans, 8/10 in skirts and 12 in dresses (my boobs are too big for their styles...lol) I think they run pretty average, no massive vanity sizing. -- What I like, because the clothing is so well made I have been able to built a quite an impressive wardrobe. Zumba just introduced me to their sister company called Boston Proper and I am going to order a few pieces from them as well.

[Sum38]

Down another pound from Monday I have 1.5 pounds left at 150's, woot! I will probably cry when I see those 140's back

Today will be my spike day. I am spending the afternoon with my girlfriend; first we will go for a walk (good girls ) and then off to a Mexican for some dinner. I just need to stay away from margaritas and I am golden

Everyone have a fab and fit day.

[olehcat]

Hope everyone has a great day!

I weighed in a whole pound heavier today, ugh, and the only explanation is that there were a few things I could not count accurately yesterday. I was on jury duty and lunch was provided for us, and while I tried to order healthy (a veggie wrap), I'm pretty sure there were a lot of calories in it, as I saw there was mayonnaise and the veggies were marinated. Also I had a doughnut (which I did count), and also I had some hot sauce with some roasted veggies in the evening that was high in sodium. So now I'm back to normal and being in control of my own food!

How are most of you going about losing the weight? Calorie counting? Other ways?

[NEMom]

Great to see this thread so active!!! Love seeing all you wonderful 40 something women rockin it.

Food for the past two days has been good but I have not gotten my exercise in because of my stupid cold. It's all I can do to make it through work. I just go home and crash.

Scale is still not my friend, it is down from my thanksgiving week feast but still not down to my lower number from a week ago. Getting sick of the up and down scale game. I need to get my groove back and stay on plan more days than not.

Happy Thursday all!

[Sum38]

This is for Zumba (or for anyone who may be interested ) -- This is what I am wearing today

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[Sum38]

I guess I should have taken a picture...

[healthyangie]

zumba -I'm referring to IP (Ideal Protien) Phase 1 where you don't have any carbs and limited calories for the day. It's meant to rebalance your glucose levels ...

Sum -I LOVE Black and White!! Between them and Express they're my main shops!

Moving - I KNOW! It's great when it's BOGO so I can use that excuse! One for them, one for me

DH is actually thinking about doing IP with me in January. It will be interesting since he doesn't have a lot of will power and loves his beer. Doctors say to get rid of the snoring, sore joints, etc. he needs to lose about 40 lbs ....
Anyone know any tricks I can use to convince him? I'm not a "policing" type person and I love him at any weight. Also, he has never once told me I needed to lose weight so I'm stuck on how to support him ...

Freakin cold in Eastern PA today!

[Kyrren]

HealthyAngie – Congrats on the loss! No shopping here yet, but I hope to get some done in the next week! I hope that DH is true to his word about starting in Jan. It is so much easier than doing it alone at home. I just give him tips when he asks. He will ask me what I eat or how to cook something or my recommendation for snacks on the road and restaurants. I just give him advice when he asks, and cook extra of what I’m eating if he wants the same.
Dangerous – Sorry hear about your back. But glad about your team winning!
Guac – I know what you mean about the DH being home. Thankfully mine started LCing about a 2 weeks ago. It has made thing so much easier for me. I still have to cook for the kiddies, but lucky for me they love the LC veggies (cauliflower, green beans, salads, peas, etc.). I always keep fruit around for them too. They do hate it that I do not make or keep sugary treats in the house, but they have gotten used to it now.

Lizard – for me the cravings got better after a few weeks. Now as each week goes by I think less and less about snacks in the form of sugary or salty processed food. Thanks for the welcome.

SeeMyFeet – glad things are looking better, and I too subscribe to the fake-it-til-you-make-it attitude sometimes. Most of the time it works 

Moving Forward – I hear you on the fast food fight. I had something similar yesterday. My friend and I went out for lunch to get stuff for the office and were right in front of BWW. I wanted to go so bad, but I told her no, we have our lunch back at the office and we need to be good! Yay!

MrsTryingAgain – Glad to hear a little good news about the DH. My DH had to wear the heart monitor for a few days. Needless to say he ended up taking it off himself after about 48 hours. Men! I hope your DH gets some results from it.

Sum – Have a great time with your friend today and congrats on the weight loss. I have never checked out either of those two clothing stores, so I am going to take a look this evening.

Olehcat – Sorry about the pound up, I know it is frustrating to not be in control of your menu, but great attitude about moving forward.

NeMom – glad you are having a success at staying on plan. Hope you feel better soon.

My scale didn’t move today. I’m relieved actually because I did a pretty intense workout last night and expected to be up. But still 193.4 and hoping to see a loss tomorrow, because only light workout planned tonight.

[lizarddau]

ooooooh it is frustrating...i soooo wish i could do more exercise on land...when i walk both of my legs go numb on me after a while...forces me to stop...grrrrrrrrrrrr!!..oh well i will continue to try..going to physio this afternoon..he might have some answers..i suspect it is my back that is causing this problem and unfortunately there is nothing much you can do about it..might just have to be the pool for me..fingers crossed everyone that with the physio's help and my doctor i can get into the local pool for a cut price!!

oh good news i put on a pair of leggings yesterday that fit me better than when i first put them on!!...probably water loss but still good...nope i am not going to weigh myself at all..i do go to the doctors every 3 months and they weigh me there so i will find out then how i am doing!!

mrstrying-hope your hubby gets some better news hun!!..will wish you both the best of luck!!

sum-enjoy the mexican!!..congrats on the loss...i went out to the markets with my bestie yesterday and we stopped for chinese (this happens to be my favourite)...she had a meal and i chomped on radishes (which were darned hot) and drank a bottle of water..i waited till i got home to have something to eat!!

olecat-i am watching my carbs and fat and mainly eating heaps of vege and fruit..i am doing the soup diet for a while...probably modify it a bit later on when i have lost a bit!!

nemom- oh i hope you feel better soon hun!!

kyrren-wow you are an inspiration..i soo wish i could be as physical as you guys are!! and i think 87kg is fantastic!!

moving forward-that is amazing!!...you are amazing to fight that compulsion and win..i think every little win is a big one!!..you go gal!!

[guacamole]

Sum38 - what an awesome outfit!

Hello, all! I love seeing so many people posting - all of us fighting the good fight. However, I do feel overwhelmed to respond individually - I am so far behind! I do read the posts and they do help me - so thanks to all of you for sharing your daily struggles and successes! Sometimes I feel so alone and overwhelmed in this journey.

TOM is here again....ugh! I haven't stepped on the scale this week - I didn't eat well overall and didn't exercise except for Monday. I had lots of veggies today - roasted brussel sprouts (yum!), cauliflower, and asparagus. Seasoned with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. I grilled chicken and burgers - ate mine without a bun. Mashed potatoes too - bad guac! Anyway, I went nuts in the kitchen cooking and also grilled out in the cold. I actually enjoy grilling in the winter.

Will I ever break these 150s? Will I give up before I get to goal? The answer to these questions and more lies ahead.

[MrsTryingAgain]

Good evening all!
It was a crazy busy day for me. And one that was an emotional roller coaster. Trust me, I like the roller coasters at Disneyland faaaaar better! Been trying to get assistance for H's meds and nobody seems to know their head from a hole in the ground. It wasn't until late this afternoon that we might have found some assistance. I can't afford all his meds & appts but I also can't afford to have him in the hospital either. UGH!
Went for a walk in the rain. Loved it! I found a really, really cute pink rain jacket on eBay for only a couple of bucks, it matches my striped Totes umbrella! I looked cute as could be if I say so myself!

Okay, on to responding to other posts:
guacamole:Yes, you WILL break the 150s! Give yourself a chance. TOM of is never really kind. But you are doing well by eating your veggies! Lastly, grilling in cold weather...H LOVES it! One time when snowed 10 inches where we lived at the time, he made a path to the grill & used it. About 20 mins later a neighbor called to say we were making him crave bbq, so he did the same thing!

lizarddau: I have the same type issues. I battle with sciatica & probably nerve damage...I have constant numbness in my left thigh. Been to several drs. & they can't give me any answers. Give yourself time. Be patient. I could barely walk for 10 mins 6 weeks ago, now I can do upwards of 45 mins. It may not always be perfect, but I'm doing it & it's getting better! Also look for other options if they are available for little or no cost in your area. Let us know how it goes!

healthyangie: Trying to help a spouse is not always easy, or should I say ever? As you've probably seeing in my posts my hubby's health is a major concern for me right now & a lot of that revolves around him not eating as healthy as he should & exercise. Maybe if you can just talk about how you can help each other...help mates to one another! Make healthy meals together. If you don't grocery shop together, that is one thing H & I do...at least make the HEALTHY shopping list together. Try to find alternatives to the junk he may currently be eating. We used to ALWAYS have chips in the house, but now it's fresh fruits/veggies, yogurt & lightly salted nuts. Soda is a some time thing...water & iced tea is our new beverages of choice! Finally...be patient, be encouraging, be forgiving & work together to find new HEALTHY options. Then take him along for a walk!

NEMom: Stay hydrated. I know it's hard to keep yourself going when you feel lousey. I think accomplishing work each day is good. When your up to par you'll be back at it! Ready to take names & kick butt!

SUM38: Congrats! COME ON 140s!!!! Did you enjoy your dinner out. Hope the margaritas behaved themselves!!!

MovingForward: Good job! Gold star for the day! I know it's not easy to say NO to things we crave. But the more you are able to say NO the easier it gets. I have only really craved fast food once since I started on this journey...and it was when H was stuck in the hospital. Stress eating. Remember nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels!

[lizarddau]

hey mrs trying and all of you lovely gals....yeah the numbness sucks but i am still persisting...went to a physio today armed with xrays and scans taken some 5 years ago and a specialist report...did i mention i have shermans disease and osteo arthritis throughout my spine??...he said it is the degeneration of my spine that is causing the numbness and that exercise such as running, aerobics and other such exercises are probably a no no for me...i have tried the gym and found it hurt me tooooo much after 3 months and it is very expensive too...so our plan of attack is some pilates exercises and also some hydro therapy...this suits me fine i have done something similar before and i love the water..i am a cancerian so us crabs are drawn to water like a magnet...always been a bit of a water baby.....my plan is to walk twice a day with my pudgy doggie woggie...long story and i posted this in the pudgy pet thread so i won't repeat it here...you can go there to see some of my scrapbook pages too if you like...i design the kits used to make them...so all is good so far!!...looking forward to some lean steak and steamed vege for tea tonight and also a walk with doggie woggie and hubby..
hope you all have had an awesome day!!...cheers liz

when i was out it did cross my mind to get something to eat...but nah i resisted!! whooooooooot whoooooooooot!!..came home and had a coffee instead!!

[lizarddau]

gauc hang in there...look at what you have done already..sheeeeeesh i am just starting out...and i tell you it feels like i am climbing mt everest in more ways than one...what you have lost is amazing i think...to me that is just great!!...stick at it girl!!...cheers liz

[Sum38]

Okee, I was being naughty I ate my whole meal of shrimp and beef tacos, with rice and re-fried beans; had 2 margaritas and in the evening I had 2 more glasses of wine. -- Needless to say I am NOT stepping on scale this am...I did last night and scale was sky high I used my yesterday's stats for the 40 somethings weekly weigh-in. -- But it was fun though I love my friends.

Today back on track; my walk and it is a lower body toning day; squats and planks. I am still sore from Wednesday's squats session

lizarddau Ouch, sorry to hear about all those problems you are having I hope water therapy will get your back stronger.

MrsTryingAgain I am so sorry about your hubby Hang in there!

guacamole YUMMY!! I love roasted veggies and I think I will make some for tonight's dinner. -- You will beat these 150's We are neck to neck what comes to our weight.

Kyrren hope your scale gave you a favorable number this morning.

healthyangie Let's hope that your hubby joins you. Maybe he could do a different kind of diet where he could still enjoy a beer or two? South Beach perhaps? Or just calorie counting? -- I snore and it has make me work harder on this weightloss because I am embarrassed over it.

NEMom I hope your cold is gone.

olehcat You probably got a lot of sodium out of catered food, plus sitting all day long would bloat anyone. -- I hope scale has gone down for you.

to anyone else I missed.

Have a fab day!!