good morning ladies! Well my kids are finally at school today. Ridiculous that they cancelled school on Wed & Thurs. So both of my kids were grouchy this morning because they had to go. I got on the scale this morning, and it looks like I'll probably have another maintain this week. Which I guess isn't too bad since TOM has reared it's ugly head. I just have to keep focused. Which has been a struggle lately. I did have a NSV this last weekend (well DH and I both). DH and I went to buy a new pair of pants, because both of us only have one pair that really fit. Everything else is just way too big. I was able to fit into a size 14! I can't remember the last time I could wear a 14, I'm thinking high school. Dh was able to fit into a 34! He was as shocked as I was about my 14! He hasn't worn that size since high school either! Well better get my bootie moving.
Good afternoon ladies~ Well I tell ya I've never been so happy for Friday to roll around. Today is my last day of babysitting. I love the little guy to death, but if I don't get some sleep soon, I think I may kill someone!LOL! I'm so glad we have nothing going on this weekend! My throat is kinda bugging me today, I pray I'm not getting sick. I need to clean my house so bad, it's not even funny. Kev has a half day today, so he should be home soon. He gets out early the last Friday of every month, and he always jokes that since the kids are in school we could have some "afternoon delight" well everytime something is going on. Today the kids schools are closed due to the snow and I have the baby. Poor man I don't know if his fantasy will ever come true!LMAO! We got quite a bit of snow here last night and this morning. It has stopped now, and the sun is shining. Not sure if I'll be up to exercising today. My back is really hurting me, so we'll see. Well I just wanted to pop in and say hello. Have a great weekend ladies~
Melissa73- Honestly why is it always the boobs that go first??? I started out with a DD and now I'm in a C...I wish my thighs and rear would shrink that fast!LOL! How cool though that people are starting to notice. That always feels nice, keep up the good work girl
Kari- Great job on the size 14 jeans. I know that felt great, it's always nice to go down sizes Are you and your husband both doing this together? That really helps when both are on board. Great job!
Melissa- 5 days in a row of exercise, girl you are a machine. You think I can borrow one of your days and add it to the 5 days of exercise I'm supposed to do this week?LOL! Looking forward to a red team challenge
Karen- Thank you so much for the kind words...sometimes it just helps knowing I'm not the only one struggling with my food.
Rennie- Your right getting on the scale during DOT is not the smartest thing to do...it is just a total mind trip.
First off, I want to say a couple of things....first of all, February 5th is SUPER TUESDAY. If you're in a voting state, I urge you to get out there and CAST YOUR VOTE! It's so very important to do so, and if you don't know much about the candidates, take some time to look up who they are and what they stand for. This is our future we're talking about, let's have some say in it, huh?
Second! Any other Catholics here? Lent is right around the corner, so it's time to make a sacrifice...I'm having trouble thinking of what to give up. ...what are YOU going to go without for these 40 days?
Finally!
Thanks so much for all the advice and sympathy regarding migraines. For those of you who said you suffer with them as well, I know your pain, believe me, lol. I know I have triggers, and I need to find them, but yes, the ones when I am on my TOM are WORST. Ugh.
Okay, now to the weight loss.
I did 30 minutes on the treadmill this morning, which is new to me...I usually do fitness DVD's, but I wanted something lighter today since I still have a bit of a cold. Eating is going well, so today has been a good one thus far.
Danielle, Laura, Andi, Counting down, Celica, Barbara, and Roni- Your girls have an awesome weekend, and to all of you watching the super bowl I hope your team wins...personally I don't even know who is playing. Sports are not my thing AT ALL!LOL!
Melissa - I'm going to post lots of healthy Superbowl recipes on my blog tomorrow; will post the link here when I do.
Cassie - I'm a bad Catholic. When does Lent start again? I will give something up, gotta think about what...
I am doing REALLY well at my conference - lunch wasn't too bad, and I even had one tiny treat (but didn't eat a ton more after). Go me! Will post more later tonight.
Ok so I just did 10 minutes of yoga. I know that's not much, but it's my first time doing it, and I really enjoyed it. My little man (1 1/2 yrs) was trying to do it too. It was so cute!
I also updated my ticker. I just talked with my Dr's office and since my son was born I have lost 88 lbs! I had my beginning weight as what it was when I started WW (when he was 4 months old, at 233) but I figured I would account for all my weight that I have lost! It's just so hard to believe I let myself get that heavy!
Melissa: I'm only on day 2 tonight, for C25k. I like this pace and can't wait to get to week 2. I"m really excited about training to run. Something i've never done before and always WANTED to be able to do.
I am so excited, one of my fellow teachers stopped me in the hallway and told me that I looked like I lost weight. She could tell because my boobs were smaller. YEEHAW!!! I was sooo excited. That's the one thing I want more than anything is smaller boobs (and a smaller stomache) so for someone to notice made my day!!!
Ooh, we can be C25k sisters. I did day 1 yesterday! Also, my boobs are always first to go. Unlike you, it's my midsection that I'd rather see go first, so losing boobs, isn't my first choice in wl success! (But who am I kidding, I'm happy when ANYTHING is smaller!)
Yesterday I said I'd check in after the gym. Well, I got totally busy and never made it back to the computer. But I had a fantastic workout. Day 1 is done!
YAY Jaime....I have a C25k buddy. I'm doing my second day tonight. As well as another 30 minutes of cardio on either the bike, elliptical or both. I am also doing strength: abs, legs, biceps and back. Usually I concentrate on two muscle groups (and alittle abs every day) once a week..Monday Wednesay and Friday, but this Wednesday I didn't make it to the gym. I usually get a good workout 5 times a week and this week I only made 3 days. Better than nothing but it's been a week from HE**!!! I'm just so glad it's over tonight! Mostly issues at school. i teach a social emotional behavioral support classroom (5th graders) and my class was an absolute zoo all week....1 kid didn't have his meds for the first 3 days of the week, and then I had crisis with two other students 2 or 3 times this week. MOre than usual. UGH!! Hopefully next week is better!
I know that most of you are complaining that your boobs get smaller, but it is an absolute joy for me. These puppies are a 40DDD (probably a 38DDD now)! I have wanted NOTHING more than small boobs my entire life. So these huge things, I'd prefer to have them cut off truthfully. LMAO. So to have someone notice that they are smaller, I'll take that even BEFORE my waist at this point. hee hee hee I'm giddy about it!!! I must decrease my bust! LOL
Tina: I was NEVER a sports fan in my younger day, but when DS started playing sports, he got me hooked. I love to watch him play (soccer 1st, then basketball and then baseball). He's trying out BMX racing this summer and he went snowboarding for his first time last weekend and he's hooked. God I need to be two people and rich to keep up with my one child. I became a DIE HARD RED SOX fan over the past 3 years and DBF is a huge football fan, so I started to get hooked on the Patriots this year, although I always routed for my New England Team, it's more interesting now that i know what's going on! And Brady is a HOTTIE!!!! So that helps!
Well I only have 1 1/2 hours left of school/work and then I have to take DS to get his hair cut. Then I'll be going to the gym. YIPEE!!! I really love going to the gym, but with DS home alone sometimes I just can't go...I hate leaving him alone at night! So I stay home and let my mom work out and other times she watches DS so I can work out! Wish we could just go together...but unfortunatley, only when he has basketball or local soccer practice can we do that. Which is tonight!!!
Sorry, this got a little winded...its been nice to be able to chat with you guys finally!
Utah Girl: I started WW up again on 12/29/07 and and I have all the information. If there is anything I can help you with online, through pM or something let me know. I can help you figure out your points (there is a new quiz to take to determine them depending on how long ago you tried WW before and I can give you the healthy 8 guidelines, etc. Just let me know.
Andi, yay a gym membership!! Was it really spendy?? When I went to TBL thing last weekend there was a lady in front of me who had a membership (she's also lost 75 lbs!!) and she was talking like $600bucks for 3 years or something? I though, EEK! lol She also was wearing the monitor that the contestants wear on the show, that, she said was like $300. I may just bite the bullet and drag my large behind down to the one we have here and see what they want to charge me.
She probably got the one where you pay for a couple of years up front and then just have to pay the renewal fee after those years have passed. I am going to pay month to month which for the Sport Club level is $39/month, but I will be paying $29/month! Plus I only had a $29 enrollment fee. Had to pay enrollment fee and first/last month so I walked out of there paying $89 after taxes and every month starting later this month $29 will come out of my account. I was looking at paying up to $50 for a single parent membership at the Y so I was beyond excited with only having to pay $29. Granted I don't get the discounts on kids sports at the Y, but I think we are done with going through the Y for sports now anyway. My hubby won't use the gym with me so there is no need to add him to a package. Woo-Hoo besides that, he can exercise at the University for free! My friend has the Body Bugg, her trainer makes her wear it all of the time. Jillian doesn't promote it on her show, saying it gives a false sense of security as it isn't always accurate. I'm not paying $300 for it. Not gonna happen! lol
I have had a difficult week for weight loss. It was a stressful week due to TOM, band camp details (my husband and I are in charge of a camp for about 250 people this summer) and volunteer meetings messing up my gym schedule. I think maybe I was using food to soothe my anxiety that probably could have been curtailed by some time at the gym. Alright, so this week will be better. Still working on incorporating more vegetables into my diet. Had lots of peppers, onions and mushrooms in my spaghetti last night. It was great.
I am so glad it is Friday. I have to drive my daughter to lots of band stuff this weekend which should keep me out of trouble. Just got to watch out for Sunday evening (super bowl goodies).
Scenestealer-I have had those Doubletree cookies, I can understand those being a serious temptation!
Good Afternoon Red team!! I just finished Week 2 of the C25K! I still cant wrap my head around the fact that I can run for 90 seconds and not keel over dead from a heart attack! Next week I tackle 3 minutes of running...SCARY!
I went from class to run today, I figured out I gotta bring a piece of fruit or something to eat afterward, I got a little woozy. Very weak legged, thankfully I could sit and wait for the park n ride bus for awhile.
Barbara...whatever WW help you need just ask. We've got several WWer's on our team, myself included. Tomorrow at our meeting we are supposed to be getting some ideas for Superbowl snacks. I'll be sure to share and between that and Laura's blog we should all be able to come up with something yummy and OP!!
Jaime..I'm with you!! LOL! Actually I blogged about this on our MPMU site, but I carry all my weight in my midsection. My legs look skinny with a mound of fat on top..just like an icecream cone! LOL! Dont believe me check out my before pics again LOL! So how do you feel after Day 1? Was it hard?
Skinny....Holy cow!! 88lbs!!! That is incredible!! Way to go!! What an incredible inspiration you are to us all!!
Laura...cant wait to see your recipes!
Tina....GASP!! You dont like football?! LOL! I used to not like it either but Really got into it about 10 years ago, now I LOOOVE me some football! LOL! If only my broncos were in the SB!
Cassie...thanks for the reminder to everyone. This election is one of the most important ones our country has come upon. I've got my voting hat all ready! LOL! I'm not catholic, dh is but not practicing. Do you think it would be sacreligious to do a lent type challenge? Like we all commit to either doing something for 40 days or not doing something for 40 days. I wouldnt want to offend anyone.
Kari...Yay you are shrinking and people are taking notice!! What better affirmations can you ask for! Way to go!
Melissa73...thanks for the recipe! I think that is something I might actually enjoy and I'm thinking of how I can even make them to be more oriental flavored! Like a potsticker or eggroll!
Terapet...I'm sorry you are having a rough go of that emotional eating. Someone around here had a quote or maybe it was on the show that said something like...if the problem isnt hunger dont solve it with food? Such a hard cycle to break! I hope the stress lessens!
I got on the scale this morning, and it looks like I'll probably have another maintain this week. Which I guess isn't too bad since TOM has reared it's ugly head. I just have to keep focused. Which has been a struggle lately. I did have a NSV this last weekend (well DH and I both). DH and I went to buy a new pair of pants, because both of us only have one pair that really fit. Everything else is just way too big. I was able to fit into a size 14! I can't remember the last time I could wear a 14, I'm thinking high school. Dh was able to fit into a 34! He was as shocked as I was about my 14! He hasn't worn that size since high school either! Well better get my bootie moving.
...what are YOU going to go without for these 40 days?
I usually get a good workout 5 times a week and this week I only made 3 days. Better than nothing but it's been a week from HE**!!! I'm just so glad it's over tonight! Mostly issues at school. i teach a social emotional behavioral support classroom (5th graders) and my class was an absolute zoo all week....1 kid didn't have his meds for the first 3 days of the week, and then I had crisis with two other students 2 or 3 times this week. MOre than usual. UGH!! Hopefully next week is better! 
I may just bite the bullet and drag my large behind down to the one we have here and see what they want to charge me. 
