Vix - Hey, you know how good you'll feel after coming home from the gym!! I also have family coming this weekend and I will be heading to the gym for my "scheduled" 2 hour workout! Have fun!
Francie - No, I'm not happy with how I look. But, I'm happy! Does that makes sense? In the big scheme of things, I'm happy. Life will be much easier for me when I'm at a healthy weight and I'm sure looking good will not make me sad!
Yeah, David Cook is really good. I'm not a fanatical AI watcher, but I did see last week and I also hope he wins.
I had a lovely day today. got to the gym at 9 when childcare room opened and worked out for 2 hours. Then we met a friend who lives in a private community about 3 miles from us and there's a private lake and the girls had a blast in the water. It was 100% summertime here in SEA today. Unfortunately, I didn't have sunscreen and we are all sunburned. My girls have much more natural pigment that I and they still got a little burned. Needless to say I went out and bought sunscreen tonight since it's supposed to be mid 80's tomorrow and Saturday.
I'm happy with how I look. I've always been comfortable in my own skin. My mom always said.."if you got it, then flaunt it" Which I do-often. This is who I am. I shouldnt have to feel guilty for eating a pizza or a burger every once and awhile. And I shouldnt have to feel guilty for eating chocolate. But thats just how I've been feeling lately, and I'm not happy about that. I hate keeping tabs on everything that I do. I do really enjoy exercising..and I do enjoy eating the right foods. But I'm not happy with how things are currently going for me.
With all that being said..I'm going to leave the group. I'm just going to work on maintaining my weight..and eating healthy. If I slip up, then I slip up.
I wish everyone the best of luck!!!
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Here I go again, tried to post this letter earlier and it just got wiped out!!! Another "fruitful" day in the garden, ready to plant potatoes and cucumbers tomorrow, possibly carrots and broccoli - which is my QOTD favorite, steamed with a little lemon juice and parmesan. As far as recipes, none specifically, I do a LOT of stir fry and when calories allow, a really good green chicken thai, with lots of cilantro, green peppers and hot peppers ( and lite coconut milk - yum).
And for cheering me on in my garden, thanks Josephine, Pinto Bean and Nori.Nori, yes, we do have deer GALORE and they even eat the stuff "experts" say they wont. Therefore the big fence. Now, I need something for the moles. You looked four times? Girl after my own heart..
Good luck in your "gardens" Paula and Zinke. Paula, I 'd be interested how those upside down tomato plants work out and Zinke, maybe we could do a trade, some of my potatoes and garlic for some of your wax beans and peas, eh? I'm not sure I'll have the time or energy to dig the area for beans and peas this year - but next year for sure.
Josephine - we need you to share - how long do you "roast" the broccoli? And sorry about your knee.
After working all day in the yard, DH wanted me to sit on the back porch (pictures below) while he had his favorite wine and watch the sunset. It got up to 96 today!!! so it was nice to sit in the shade for awhile. Then we came in and ate - bean soup - made with baby limas, cubed left over pork roast, onions, garlic, carrots, zucchini and red pepper (hot). Kind of a hot day for a dish like this, but hey, its got the fiber and low fat to keep me happy.
Speaking of fiber, I checked out our 3FC site and read about these Gnu Foods Fiber Bars and had a cranberry/orange one and it was really good. It supplies almost a half-a-days worth of fiber (12g) 130 calories, with 30 from fat. Did you know that a diet high in fiber (25-30g/day) "flushes" over 100 calories through your system? Plus you get the benefit of a healthy colon. I got the 30 day supply (1 per day for me) and it cost $45.89 incl. shipping.
Well, time to prepare for the day in the garden tomorrow, builiding raised beds, shoveling sand and fert-grow, mixing it with my hands. And speaking of hands, Daniel, bring that cabana umbrella over here . . . and you can bring your long gun . . . oh yeah . . .
PS. The scales are smiling so we BLUESERS can win again, k????
Awwww . . . Francie,don't go. . . take it a little easier if you have to, but don't give up. I'm glad you like the way you look, but there are still the health consequences to consider. You're young now, but a life carrying the extra weight around has its downside. I can personally atest to this, with back problems, arthritis, heart arrythmias, etc. Higher likelihood of diabetes too. However, it sounds like your mind's made up, but gee, we don't want you to go . . . will you check in now and then? Take care and enjoy Maryland and Fonzie (sp?).
Not much going on here. I'm sooooo glad it's Friday today. So many things to do this weekend. Although I am stuck between 195-196 lbs for past couple weeks (this week is TOM) and cannot seem to break the barrier. Anyone got any ideas?
Dora, those pictures are great I love the last picture. The sky looks awesome. I have to check out those fiber bars you mentioned.
Francie, no I'm not happy with the way I look and feel. I haven't been for past few years and I blame myself for it. But I'm working on changing it and basically making a lifestyle change rather than just a temporary one. As for you leaving the group, I wish you didn't cuz as Dora said there are health consequences as well. But it's your decision and we cannot make you do something that you don't want to. I hope you'll still be in touch with us
Vix, make sure YOUWORKOUT!!! there is that better? And don't let the family drag you down. Enjoy your time with them but take at least 1/2 hour or so for "vix" time.
Elizabeth, glad your final is over. And good luck for your costume sewing. Wow! If I can sew a small patch that's an achievement for me. I've never been much of a sewing person...you're talented Maybe when it's done you can post a picture of it?
Francie, please listen to this 43 year old woman who allowed herself to carry around unnecessary fat for years....and kept adding more. This is not about looks. Please research the health links to obesity. There are many of them. Yes, please do keep exercising and please do eat healthy. Otherwise, this fat lifestyle might catch up to you one day. At the age of 41, I was experiencing daily headaches, depression and anxiety, dry skin, brittle nails, fatigue...and my knees started to ache badly. Also, my Mom passed away from ovarian cancer in 2004. Research has shown a link between obesity and certain types of cancer. Yes, I want to look good and I think I'll look better without all of the fat around my middle. Don't forget that we all start sagging a bit with age. All of the weight of the fat just makes us sag more. However, the health risks far outweigh any other reasons for losing weight. I want to do everything I possibly can to be around a long time for my Hubby, my children and myself.
I understand if you are not feeling committed to the team and want to drop out of the challenge. I hate to see you go, but I understand that you have a lot on your mind right now. But, I think we can help you if you stick around. Please reconsider.
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I only have a sec to pop in before I head down to my grandmother's garage sale to help out today. I am really glad it's friday and I have the day off! Although, after our cert visit, I have LOTS to do...I just need to remind myself (just like my weightloss) I cannot tackle it overnight.
I am down 1 lb this week which I am happy w/.
Now that things have settled down a bit, I will be around more to support my team!
Vix - GO EXERCISE! Eat with them, just make better choices when you do.
Francie - Am I happy with the way I look? ... I am happier, but not satisfied, if that makes sense. I look in the mirror and see how far I have come, but know that I am not as healthy as I need to be nor as slim as I want to be. I am not looking to be a model, just more content in my skin and my jeans. I understand that you want to step back from your weight loss, but take it from someone who has started and NEVER managed to finish any weight loss (never reached my final goal), you can't take a hiatis from your health, because it just doesn't work that way. If you need out from under the stress of the challenge, we will all understand, but just make sure you don't quit on yourself. Good Luck with whatever you decide.
Francie -- No, I'm not happy with the way I look (because my body reflects my previous poor habits) nor am I happy when I use food to abuse my body. I feel like overeating is a self-destructive/self-sabotaging habit and that's why I'm working hard to break it. Being overweight also means I can't compete in various sports or enjoy physical activities at the level I really want to. So I find this challenge, this board, and this effort to be a very positive influence and experience.
Doragone -- Gorgeous pictures, what a lovely back porch! About roasting the broccoli -- I don't know how long it takes, but not that long at 400 degrees though. I just keep checking it to see if it is as crisp as I like it. Next time I'll pay attention, but I think it was only like 15 or 20 minutes.
Anjuli -- Could you send some of that rain my way? We are still under severe fire threat here, it is terribly dry! And thanks for the nice comment you left on my blog!
omg, I just weighed in and I am down 3 pounds! Im SHOCKED. I didn't exercise as much as I was before AND I ate more. Maybe something is telling me that to lose more I have to eat more? Im just wondering if maybe for fear of eating too many calories....I am not eating enough?
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Francie - Am I happy with how I look? I think I'm cute! I like me. But I'm totally humble all the time I've never had a problem with the way I look in general. Sure, I'd love to be smaller. Often because I would like to wear certain clothes that would not flatter my shape as I am now. But, I don't really have a problem with how I look
I hate to see you have to go from the team I understand that for you it may be too much right now... Regardless of your final decision on what to do, I hope you continue to stop in and let us know how things are going.
Can I ask something?? Is anyone happy with how they currently look??
I am happier with how i look now then how I looked when I started...but Im not happy. Im not sure that I ever will be. I am so hard on myself and pick apart everything negative. *sigh*
and broccoli 
- which is my QOTD favorite, steamed with a little lemon juice and parmesan. As far as recipes, none specifically, I do a LOT of stir fry and when calories allow, a really good green chicken thai, with lots of cilantro, green peppers and hot peppers ( and lite coconut milk - yum).
Therefore the big fence. Now, I need something for the moles. You looked four times? Girl after my own heart.
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I'm not sure I'll have the time or energy to dig the area for beans and peas this year - but next year for sure.
. . . take it a little easier if you have to, but don't give up. I'm glad you like the way you look, but there are still the health consequences to consider. You're young now, but a life carrying the extra weight around has its downside. I can personally atest to this, with back problems, arthritis, heart arrythmias, etc. Higher likelihood of diabetes too. However, it sounds like your mind's made up, but gee, we don't want you to go 
. . . will you check in now and then?
Take care and enjoy Maryland and Fonzie (sp?).
Morning everyone 
I love the last picture. The sky looks awesome. I have to check out those fiber bars you mentioned. 
But I'm totally humble all the time 
I've never had a problem with the way I look in general. Sure, I'd love to be smaller. Often because I would like to wear certain clothes that would not flatter my shape as I am now. But, I don't really have a problem with how I look 