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Sw 166.2
Cw 162.7 Gw <160 |
You gals are all so great......I love reading your posts........they are awesome...
Well today is that dreaded day....still not sure if I'm going to the Super Bowl party......it is starting to lean towards no....I can do without all the bad food...and it isn't a party I was looking forward to ..not sure why because the lady that invited me is a lovely woman.... Had a great date last night but he mentioned someone that he dated that I know of...and the woman is a Barbie doll.......no exaggeration she can be a bikini model....this makes me want to throw up....how could he find me attractive and how long can I hide under clothes......oy .... |
CurleyCarr I hope Spring is off to a great start and that you've seen that ray of sunshine! Very cold and snowy here... Fabulous to read that you are down 1!! Your goal is in sight!!
ZumbaChica Each day is a fresh one. I hope you can find your mojo soon :hug: I hope you had fun on your date; I'm sure you looked great! Sounds like a good idea to skip the Superbowl party, if you aren't really into the game. Natamars I hope you've had a chance to enjoy your new running shoes! I hope you've seen that woosh you were anticipating. Jennifer I hope you had fun at the party last night, and were able to keep your goals in mind. Always a challenge, especially in the face of delicious cocktails. Simba Welcome! Not much going on here. No big Superbowl plans; just staying home and watching the game. We've got lots of crappy snacks on hand, which I intend not to eat. And dinner is tacos, where I put out a whole "salad bar" and so that will be fine. I make my own taco seasoning blend, so there is no sodium. My big intention for the day is to get on the exercise equipment down in the basement later this morning. So far, everything is looking on track. |
Zumba stop comparing yourself to his past dates... that can only do harm. Live in the now. I'm glad you had a great time! :)
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Originally Posted by newleaf123: |
But Zumba, he WENT out with her..past tense. He is GOING out with you. Glad you had fun!
newleaf, sounds like you have a great plan for tonight. curley, you can make that goal!! I am hoping I can make mine. Down to 143.2 this morning, so 3.4 to go in 11 days..not likely, but possible. We'll see what happens once TOM is over for good. I have to return my new shoes. So annoyed. I ordered from a site I have been using. They mailed me a coupon code. I used said coupon code, order went through fine. Then when I looked at the packing slip it had the full price. Checked my credit card statement and it showed two charges, one for the discounted amount and one for the discount! I called up and they said oh you're not a VIP anymore, you shouldn't have gotten the discount. I said you can't charge me one amount which I agree to and then add on after I place the order!! Told them if they wouldn't honor the discount I'm returning the shoes, but they wouldn't budge. They just lost a customer. Sorry for the rant..hope everyone's enjoying their Sunday. |
Natamars: wow, what a crappy thing for a company to do! I wouldn't shop there again either.
Zumba: don't worry about who he has dated! I'm sure there are women in my husband's past who are smarter, thinner, prettier than I am, but it doesn't matter! I'm here now :) Newleaf: it sounds like you are going to resist the snacks! Good for you! Simba: welcome! I had a great time last night, but I did not resist the cocktails. And then, of course, after over indulging on the drinks, I hit the food! It was worth it though, and I'm back at eating right and exercising today. No Super Bowl parties for me, I have essays to grade:) |
Quick check-in, because if I don't I know that I will fall off the wagon. Had a bad weekend of eating - could have been worse - but I didn't watch myself. Dinner with friends Friday night, big family lunch Saturday, and a dinner event on Saturday night. Stepped on the scale to 157 this morning. Can I really have gained 3 lbs from Friday to Sunday? Ugh. Today hasn't been the greatest eating wise. I am already at 1300 calories and haven't had dinner yet. Anyway, I wish you luck and hope to have more time to post tomorrow. This weekend has been super busy and it isn't over yet!
Starting weight 1/25/13 - 159 Current weight 2/3/2013 - 157 Goal weight 2/14/13 - 150 |
Sw 166.2
Cw 163.4 Gw <160 Can't imagine why I'm up. Salt from the 5 wasabi peas, or the 5 Doritos I had?? Literally, that was my indulgence. Maybe wasabi peas are evil. This is the first time I've had them in months. Whatever... |
Sunday: 1610 calories. No formal exercise but ice skated for 1 hour and bowled for 2 hours with my family :-)
What made me proud: Did not grab a snack while grocery shopping in the moring(four different stores!)..waited until I got home I had been planning a higher calorie day so this worked out. Weight up a bit this morning..probably higher carbs and eating later. Will catch up with everyone later... |
Holaaaa Valantinas!
So we are ALL doing the Monday thing...I have just finished a deadline phew... Well it really is Feb now....and thanks a mil to you chicas because it means by tagging along on your coat tails I may just be able to finish the first month of my reset button ( note I have pressed it a few times before...) in such lovely company. So drumroll.... NatamarsI love that you did all that exercise having fun with your family....thanks for the encouragement on goal!! Newleaf ....whatever indeed!...wasabi peas never eaten them....now never want tooo! Zumba - ....listen to newleaf she kind of nailed it! [B]Guacamole....I think those quick ups on the scale can come down as quick.... I know I have to lay off those endorphins Jennifer....hope you motored thru your grading...not a job for the faint hearted...been there!! Valor!!!! |
Hey, ladies. I just had an epiphany -- 10 days! That's what's left in this challenge!! Surely I can meet my goal... right??! Not that my commitment has strayed, it hasn't, but I'm going to double down for the next 10 days. I really, truly, want to be under 160.
I'll check in later; no time for personals right now... We can do this!! |
Ten days! Wow, this challenge has gone by super fast! I was at 192.4 this morning for my official Monday morning weigh in, which gives me a little under 3 pounds to lose to be in the 180s by Valentine's !
We can do this!! |
Natamars what a drag about the shoes! Sounds like your informal exercise yesterday was great!
Jennifer great job getting right back on track. And yes, we can do this! Guac I'm the same way; checking in is critical to me... hopefully you will find your mojo again soon... :hug: CurlieCarr I'm so glad you're feeling good and having a good month! I love your sense of humor. Nothing exciting to report here. Did a little clothes shopping; solidly a size M on top, but definitely not there on the bottom. A size M dress that I could barely slide over my hips, which I feared I would break if I tugged too hard, definitely drove that home... Darn pear shape! But good motivation to stay the course these next 10 days... Let me repeat, I so much want to be below 160 by then... DH is out of town through Thursday night; I see lots of salad in my future. Luckily I love salad; just stopped and bought a bunch of kale today. |
Grace73, juneM, simba412 if you're out there, I hope all is well!
Sum38 miss you!! Check in once you get back from Finland... kelijpa, luvCats, veganGypsy, zumba hope all is well! |
I think I shed a lot of water weight today, and I'm going to bed at the same weight as I started the day. So, fingers crossed for tomorrow morning that I will be back to my pre-Indian-restaurant weight...
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Good morning ALL!
Am up at the crack this morning...another deadline... newleaf all shaping up nicely....you will be down I'm sure! Woke up to 2 big surprises this morning.....first it's snowing!!!!this never happens, the kids will be soo excited and second, I found where the elusive 180's were hiding.... SW 193 CW 189:) GW 187 |
Sw 166.2
Cw 162.0 Gw <160 curleyCarr awesome, on the snow AND the 180s!! I did it, finally down past the Indian restaurant weight! 10 days later... |
Monday: 1255 calories, 25 min stairclimbing at work, 3.7 miles on treadmill(3 mi jogging)
What made me proud: Dragged my butt to the gym at 9PM after lying in bed reading with DS..that was hard! Definitely in a good groove now..would love to see more movement on the scale. Running is getting easier..hope I can get a run outside this weekend! I think I may try for the local half-marathon this year..wanted to do it last year but couldn't get the mileage in. My goal is to run 3x/week(and for now at least two of those will have to be on the treadmill since I'm not going to run in the dark during the week) and to increase my weekend long run by .5-1 mi each week, but at a relaxed pace. newleaf, you are so close! You WILL do this! Sounds like a great shopping trip too. curley, YAY for the 180's!! Jennifer, great progress..goal is within reach! |
Hello, everyone! Another quick post - my days have been so busy. My weight is all over the place from day to day. Cold weather, no exercise, not so great eating. The slightest salt and I am up a few pounds. Ugh. My litmus test is tight engagement and wedding rings - they are tight! I am still going to work towards my Valentine's day goal - it does
Motivate me forward. Good luck today! Starting weight 1/25/13 - 159 Current weight 2/5/2013 - 155 Goal weight 2/14/13 - 150 |
Hello everyone! Been trying but still up on weight..I just don't freaking get it and I'm starting to get really pissed. Did a killer toning class yesterday, not eating a lot calorie wise....deadline is drawing near and I'm getting worse not better...need some fire under my bum!
Glad you are ll staying in the challenge and doing well....more later... |
Good morning, all! It's a snow day for me and the kids, so I'm planning a lot of hanging out and laundry time! I'm doing very well on my plan, and starting to feel positive that I can be in the 180s by Valentines! I was 192 today , so less than 3 lbs in 9 days. Tough, but hopefully not impossible.
Newleaf: so glad that weight is off! Medium tops! That's awesome!! Curleycarr: woohoo for snow! And double triple woohoo for the 180s! Natamars: your workouts are inspiring! Guacamole: when I'm super busy, I never seem to make good food choices. Hang in there! Zumbachica: I know it's super frustrating to watch the scale sometimes. I often think we should focus on our body changes rather than a easily fluctuating number! I hope everyone has a great day! |
Sw 166.2
Cw 161.4 Gw <160 |
Tuesday: 1350 calories, 25 min stairclimbing at work
What made me proud: Cut off my eating by 6:30 Today is my day to be discouraged. Very slow progress lately and just not feeling like I'm doing any good. Averaging about 1350 calories a day and getting some form of exercise evrey day and still have this ridiculous muffin top. I'm disgusted by the sight of it. I am trying to project ahead to spring and being able to wear dresses again that will fall easily over my body, not get stuck around the fat in the middle. Got some bad health news about my mom yesterday - she is 81 and was diagnosed with late stage breast cancer about 9 years ago. She's been doing very well but it is metatstatizing now and it just had me thinking about what her life will be like. She is very independent and has been getting around well on her own. The thought of her incapacitated or in pain is awful. It is hard to get her to ask for help. I am lucky in that 2 of my siblings live very close to her - I'm about 50 miles away. Will check in later. |
Natamars don't get discouraged. You *have* to go through days and days, weeks and weeks, maybe even months and months of looking at the roll that you don't like if you are ever going to get to the point of it going away. You can't really control how long it takes. And I promise you, one day you will look in the mirror and will be *astounded* that it is somehow gone. You will be so elated. So instead of feeling discouraged, know that one day you will feel elated, and try to embrace that instead. I'm so sorry about your mother; that's got to be very difficult... It's hard being far away :hug:
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Natamars: So sorry to hear about your mom...I know how difficult it is..when my dad got sick it was like a pain I never felt before in my life, I felt so helpless being at the mercy of other people and not being able to fix things myself. I know its hard being far away but thank goodness you have siblings that are closer to her......
NEwleAF, You are almost there....:carrot: Jennifer: I wish we could have a snow day, I'd love to be snowed in and not have to go to work or get the kids off to school.....LOL...most Moms dread snow days, I love them. Makes me remember listening to the radio for them to say my school and then I would jump up and down in victory..lets hear it for mother nature!! Guac: I've become very sensitive to sodium also....it scares me..i don't want to be one of those people on water pills every day .....I'm probably not getting enough water in.. |
Hi All,
I had my hissy pissy day yesterday and then the sun came up today so its back to the grind. I don't want to give up on this challenge......we have a week and one day..YIKES.....time to get serious. I have a bunch of Atkins shakes that are going to go in the garbage unless i drink them, so I'll be having one of those a day at lunch. Still going the low carb route....I'm doing my BBL DVD every day today through V day to see if that makes a difference because obviously my zumba classes are not enough. I know i"m supposed to talk about how great Zumba is, but the truth is when you get to a certain point your body gets used to that level of activity and it adjusts itself so that you don't lose weight from it....also what you eat is such a big part of the equation!!!!! Both my kids did great on their report cards so I was going to bake a treat today..it has to be something I won't eat though....not exactly sure what that would be...LOL.... Going to class today and then meeting a friend for lunch, I'm going to try and keep away from sushi which i know she really wants (rice and soy sauce...oy vey)...hopefully we can do the diner and I'll order a salad with grilled chicken....then i'll be having a shake for dinner.... Wish me luck! This is so hard to do when you're cooking for two growing boys.... |
Zumba I hear you re: growing boys. Mine are 11 & 13. I try to ask myself before I make something on the decadent side -- am I truly doing this for them, or am I secretly doing it for me. I try to limit it that only when the answer is A do I forge forward. Last night I made mac & cheese for dinner (homemade) and I had to have that little chat with myself since I LOVE cleaning the cheese sauce out of the pan with a finger. I decided that I *was* making it for them, forcibly restrained myself from licking the pan clean, and then had a small portion for dinner alongside a large salad. The boys on the other hand had a large portion for dinner alongside a small salad. Good luck at lunch today. I frequently have lunch with friends, and they do tend to bring me down. Me always having a salad, them always having a wide variety. But now that I've recognized this pattern and can anticipate it, it does help a little. Funny re: zumba. Yah, I guess that's the case with most things... And oh do I remember sitting by the radio or tv waiting for that school closing! Now we get text messages and phone calls on our cell phones; not the same thing....
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Hi Valentines!
OOOH we are getting close. So close in fact that I should actually start to think about doing something lovely for my DH...Its not all about me is it!!!! Natamars Really sorry to hear the news about your mother. Our mothers are the same age and types...feisty and independant. Its so painfull for you and your siblings right now and it's hard to find that balance between helping them through their illness and making sure they keep that wonderful sense of themselves. V Big hugs to you. Zumba...keep the faith in yourself....keep going .... eye on the prize...the prize being you feeling really good about you! Newleaf....you are sooooo close...I have a good feeling about you and GW! Jennifer....those 180's are calling you....I can hear them! :D |
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Natamars. Hang in there. Keep up the good work on eating/exercise.
Zumbachica: It sounds like you have a good plan in place to try to get things moving again. You go girl! :) Newleaf: Good job at resisting the M&C bowl. I don't go for that but goodies... oy. One thing I do sometimes on something that is safe to eat (i.e. not cookie dough.. yuck) is allow myself ONE swipe/spoonful and then IMMEDIATELY put the rest of the bowl/beaters in soapy water. (Of course counting it as needed also.) curleycarr: I love your thinking to focus on DH and not self. I have no idea if mine will be home or not (he has been out of town most of January/all of February so far) but I'll have to make a nice dinner that night if he is. :) Well I chose to make my primary goal for 3 weeks from today rather than next Thursday so I still have a bit to go... looking pretty good so far. I've kept up on my planned daily exercise and have 4.2#s to go to make my desired 10 #s by the 27th. I need to especially stay strong not this weekend but the following 2 weekends when I will be out of town (at my parents house both times). Keep up the good work everyone! We can do this. :) |
Thanks for all the kind words re: my mom, everyone. She is a great person and we are very close..can't stand the thought of her being ill. For the last few years she's been working on a type of bucket list so I've gotten to go with her to a few things. She tries to have one new experience every month - she has lived in NYC her whole life but there's always something to do around here. I took her to see Book of Mormon last month..she didn't get all of it, but it was fun.
LuvCats, you're doing great! Weekends away can be tough, but I know you will find a way to make it work. I'm also hoping we will have another challenge(Spring? St. Patty's? ) right after this..I like the short challenges personally! zumba, sounds like you are doing great on the exercise! Since you said you had a tough toning class your muscles may be retaining some water. It's great that you're mixing it up! newleaf, great job on limiting the m&c. I also have a growing boy at home(he'll be 10 next month and is AWESOME!) and he just eats larger portions of everything we cook...especially meat, which I hardly eat. 8 more days!!! |
natamars - I am so sorry about your mom. It sounds like you have a great relationship with her, so that's something to be thankful for.
Zumbachica - I find cooking and baking for my family to be such a challenge. I know it's part of the job of being a mom, but I just can't eat the foods they can and not gain weight. curleycarr - It's nice to think of the men once in awhile instead of putting all the pressure on them to step up! LuvCats - Good luck reaching your goal - you are close!! newleaf123 - Meals with friends and cooking yummy things "for the kids" get me down too. It's too easy to partake in what everyone else is eating. That's why I like to have one or two off plan meals per week so that I don't feel different or deprived - I can eat like everyone else. I tend to stay on plan more when I eat alone. I had the worst cravings for sweets this morning - it didn't help that I had to make a trip to the grocery store. I actually bought cake mix and frosting and was prepared to make it once I came home! Instead, when I arrived home I sat in my car, logged onto my calorie counting app, and planned out a healthy breakfast for myself within a reasonable amount of calories (whole wheat, egg, veggie sausage wrap). I planned something that sounded tasty and filling without empty calories. After I unloaded the groceries, I made my breakfast with ingredients I had already entered into my program. I was no longer hungry, but the sugar monster was still there! So, I had a cinnamon apple greek yogurt with kashi cereal to satisfy the sweets craving. I also had 2 cups of coffee from wake-up to breakfast. That did the trick and my craving was gone - but - I ate up almost all of my calories by 10am! I hate it when that happens. So, we shall see what will be with the rest of the day. I think I can keep away from sweets and even forgo lunch, but I am probably going to be hungry at dinner time. I am making meatless burritos tonight, so I will probably have one, which will put me 200-300 calories over my limit. However, at least the calories won't be from cake and frosting! I am really craving chocolate lately - I had a hard time staying away from it last week too. Good luck today! Starting weight 1/25/13 - 159 Current weight 2/6/2013 - 155 Goal weight 2/14/13 - 150 |
Thanks guacamole. Good job stopping and planning before you ate the cake. I hate those sweet cravings too. Uggh. I made pancakes today from one of the WW recipes posted on there that had cottage cheese in them. The recipe said each pancake was 1/8 cup batter and should make 16 but I got 25 out of it... had them with around 1/8 cup of log cabin lite syrup. Not bad at all and I enjoyed the sweetness of the syrup. :)
natamars: That is neat that your mom has done so much like that! As far as the next challenge, a St. pats day one would be good too, but I just put up one on the Chicks Up for a Challenge forum for Independence Day. That is just under 5 months so not too long but not super short either. I'd love for anyone that wants to join me. :) |
Quick check in today. Everything is on track, but I'm feeling hungrier today than normal--maybe the end of this stupid head cold??
Natamars: so sorry to hear about your mom, but her "bucket list" sounds great! I want to see Book of Mormon! It's great you are enjoying doing some of these things with her. Luvcats: I really like the idea of a St Patty's Day challenge. Holiday to holiday! |
I'm in for a St. Paddy's Day too. First, I like these short ones. Otherwise I lose focus and interest. Plus, that happens to be the day I leave for Patagonia and I hope to be rocking my hiking pants!
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CurleyCarr you mean Valentines Day is about more than losing a couple of pounds?? LOL I had forgotten that... I did get a couple little things for my sons. Nothing for my husband yet. We don't really "do" Valentines Day, and I worry that if I do something for him, then he will feel guilty for not doing anything for me. He's a great husband; holidays just aren't our thing.
Guac totally, we seem to be in the same mindspace. I do much better when I eat alone, or when DH is out of town and its just me & the boys. But, I hate to let my friends down, so I do the lunches. But it makes me grumpy, also, to spend $20 on lunch (salad & drink) when I could have had a much more wonderful salad at home. I have to keep reminding myself, it's not about the food... I hope your evening has gone well. I love those cinnamon-apple Greek yogurts, too! LuvCats can't join you for the July 4th challenge... I just can't think that far in advance to know what my goal would be LOL Jennifer I hope your cold is behind you now. Glad to read that you are feeling on track! Nothing much new to report here, other than that I keep inching my goal weight down. Looking at myself, I certainly have at least 15 more pounds to lose (5 thigh, 5 thigh, 5 abdomen/butt), but my goal was only 13 pounds away, so I dropped it down another 2. I can't imagine going any lower than that, but who knows what I will think of my appearance at that weight. Hopefully I'll be tickled! |
HI THE LAST OF THE GREAT ROMANTICS!!!!!
Well first things first .....I already have a mini goal for St Paddy's day!! You know I take my role as the token Irish of the group very seriously.....updating you on our awful weather etc......and keeping with that.......March 17th is my birthday!!!:D Now I don't want to sway any of you .... but I'd love the company!!!!! Luvcats I also do long range goals ...so count me girl!:devil: Working on ANOTHER deadline....so MUST get back... Keep going ...remember Newleaf, Natamars, Zumba, Guac, Jennifer.... Take a deep breath and...... LOVE is in the air!!!!!...every sight and every sound...LOVE is the air!!!!.... every where I look around....( note if its cheesey I know it !!!;) ) |
Quick am check-in! Ugh, the scale went up 2 lbs this morning. I ate over 2,000 calories yesterday. Yes, I am proud that I didn't eat any sweets or bread. i did overindulge in carbs and foods that have a higher salt content. Yesterday was just a really bad day trying to fight off chocolate cravings by eating other things. Too much of other things. I hope to do better today.
Oh yeah - I am in for a St. Paddy Day challenge with you all! Starting weight 1/25/13 - 159 Current weight 2/7/2013 - 157 Goal weight 2/14/13 - 150 |
Still in Finland.
I have not been very active; just visited a ton of family and friends. My eating has been light and my clothes fit better :yay: If I could keep up with these European style portions up upon my return, I bet this weight would just melt off. When I left for Europe I was around 164 pounds...I believe I am around 159 right now :) -- But I have no way knowing; MISS MY SCALE!!!! Anything under 160 would be great! Everyone is so thin here; I am this fat cow next to my friends. This trip has definitely motivated me into getting back in shape. Once I am done with all my trips; I will hire a personal trainer and focus on me and getting fit. By the summer arrives, I want to come back as a strong and lean person. I can do it!! Sorry no time for personals, but sending :dust: to all. |
Sw 166.2
Cw 161.1 Gw <160 We'll have to make it The CurleyCarr Birthday Challenge LOL :woo: Guac I know all too well about the denial of a craving, only to eat too much of something else anyway... Sorry the scale is up. You will find your groove again; I know it. I've been exactly where you are, maybe 5 pounds ago. You'll break through. Just keep at it every day. Hey, thought of you as I was dissecting an avocado last night LOL Are you guys sick of hearing me wax on about my ever-changing goal yet? Last night I tried on the stack of 3 pants that still don't fit yet in my closet. Yeah, they clearly don't fit, oh my! It's all in the hips/butt. Then I got to thinking about how much I weighed when I bought them. 146, in 2005-6. Which happens to be what I had changed my goal to only hours before. So... maybe I'm finally coalescing on a number; we'll see. |
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