Nori, those plateaus, or even just a couple weeks with itty bitty or no losses, are so frustrating. We can sit and listen to all the reasons why it happens and accept the fact that the body is not a machine, but it's still frustrating to not get results when you're putting in so much effort. All I can say is you've got a great attitude about it, and your hard work will catch up with you eventually
pinto, mmmmm, donuts...those little mini cinnamon ones are my favorite, too! I haven't had them in a long time. I'm hoping if I allow myself to indulge in, well, crap at least once a week or every other week, then I'll be able to stay on plan longer.
Good to see you, Deb--congrats on the loss!
Those of us trying to met the weekly exercise challenge, we can do it! We should be able to open a florist shop witht he number of BLUE flower badges we're going to get!!! And since next week's challenge is a bit lower, we should all end up with some lovely cabana boys to do all the heavy lifting for us
Yeah it seems I've hit the plateau this week too. Maybe it was cuz of TOM but I'm getting frustrated here for past 2 weeks. Any ideas anyone got as to what to do to make the scale budge little bit? I'm open for some suggestions (besides more exercise ). I already have a plan for exercise. Do you think maybe I should increase my calories? I'm averaging around 1300 to 1600 calories a day...each day is different.
Jill, now you gave me an idea. Planned binge...makes sense. Thanks
Am I happy with how I look? Not really. Will I ever be? Probably not but those are deeper issues that I need to work on. Weight loss is more about me being healthy. I am morbidly obese and I refuse to be this way for the rest of my life! I just don't feel right in this body.
Anna--LOL about Will & Nutrisystem!
Dora--I want your house! I've always loved porches because I grew up with one in Florida.
Please don't get me started on kids today. No problem solving skills and many have no dea what a consequence is....The sad thing is I'm talking about college students and some young adults.
This weekend I'm concentrating on cleaning and doing homework. I'm also trying to watch some of my instant play movies on Netflix because can you believe they limit you to 500 movies in your queue?
Dora--no PTSD here, but your DH and I are similar. We have a pantry filled with everything you might ever need in an emergency, and an extra freezer that is pretty well stocked. In addition, I find it almost impossible to throw out blankets, comforters and the like. I have a fear that my kids would be cold in some unknown situation. Seriously, I have comforters from when I was in college cleaned, wrapped and stored.
Now that I have the garden under control (with the exception of my eggplant nibbler), I am planning how to landscape the front yard to be fruit and nut trees. Then I could dry all my fruits for the winter, or freeze them.
Do I recognize this as a bit neurotic? I do. But it is not like a survival mode mentality, I just like to be prepared. Plus, I am incredibly cheap.
You should see my emergency kit for the car in the winter......
Sorry I haven't been around this week - I had the busiest week at work I've ever had since starting work there, which left little time for 3FC during the day... And when I get home, after sitting in front of a computer for 8+ hours, the last thing I want to do is get on here and chat
Exercise this week has been nil, I used work as an excuse not to exercise... Though I did bike home a couple days last week, so that was nice. Eating ended up being neither here nor there, with the result that I lost a whole 0.2 of a pound... So since our first week on the challenge (in which I lost 3 lbs) I've only lost a stinkin' 0.6.
I'm having trouble staying on the straight and narrow, but I've recommitted myself to it as of today and am going to do my best this week. Even with my graduation tomorrow and my sister's graduation Friday I'm going to do the best I can and not find anymore convenient excuses laying around like I have been.
to everybody, I've been thinking about you all and I hope you are all well. I'll be back in the chat Monday
momof4--That's okay. Tomorrow is the start of a new week. I didn't even try this week but with it 312 miles next week I think I can make it. Especially since I am supposed to be starting back at the gym.
Hi All, Stress, stress, sadness, etc... depression has a hold on me, today especially. Today was my Uncle's memorial, very sad, I lit a candle in honor of my father, and felt very blessed to be part of the ceremony in that aspect.
Sister and mom are still driving me crazy, trying not to follow their lead with fighting and eating... but old habits are hard to kill, especially with the emotions that surround my family.
A great saying I learned today, "When a baby comes into this world, he cries - but the rest of us rejoice. When a man dies, we cry - but he rejoices."
I hope to be back up and running this week (have to lose back some weight - I hate that, but should be easy considering how much it is driving me crazy) GOAL: Going for that 10 % mark this week. I am resting today from workouts and possibly tomorrow.
GOOD LUCK BLOESERS!!!
tkglenn- I wanted to mention that I am so proud of you for working out at a gym, classes ARE great (I used to be a fitness instructor). I am really glad that you are loving it, keep it up! You will be in wonderland in NO TIME! =)
OK, I was slightly off plan today. My DS had his Crossing Over Ceremony for Cub Scouts and I had a liitle scoop of Scolloped Potatoes and 1/2 a White Chocolate Macadamian Nut Cookie. Other than that I didn't do bad with my eating.
I did though make the Badge for this week, but not by much ... no Cabana Boy this week, I got in a 1 hour walk, my 3.5 mile run, and I played chase on and off (running - stopping - running - stopping - repeat) for about 40 minutes, so I claimed only 20 of them as really active. I was so happy that I could do this and not fallover dead.
OK, I'm pooped. Started with yardwork at 10:30 and finished at 5-ish to start dinner. I thought I had put my sunblock on - did put my 30 on my face as usual - but I obviously FORGOT to put any on. My arms, shoulders, back at pink. Ugh. And getting more uncomfortable. Exercising sucks when you are sunburned.
Congratulations on your graduation, Jaime!
I do full-fat Feta. I LOVE it.
Tawnya - you are soooo close to onderland!!! WTG!
OK, gotta decide who my Cabana boy is this week. Maybe one that can cook healthy meals for me?
Thank you everyone for your support. I went to the gym again today although I didn't feel like it. I went because my hubby was aggravating me. He hasn't taken his meds for the past few days and it really shows. I had to get out of the house. I was just gonna do the treadmill but another class started and decided to do that. I love these classes. I am not as good as some of these other ladies but I am also just starting. They are so much fun. I am stuck at 200. Today I wasn't following plan. I don't know why. I did good all week and even told myself that I would continue on throughout the weekend but I really don't know what happened today. I didn't go over my calories, just didn't eat as healthy as I wanted to. Hopefully it won't matter when I weigh in tomorrow. I'm hoping it didn't really effect my weight. I'm feeling really bloated and I think it's because of the foods I've been eating today. My body got used to the healthy stuff. Hopefully tomorrow will bring on ONEderland. It feels so good. I feel so much more attractive now. The other day, some guy tried hitting on me----over some mexican cheese!!!! LOL. I thought it was funny. Well, it's late night for me. Time for bed. Good night all.
to everybody, I've been thinking about you all and I hope you are all well. I'll be back in the chat Monday 
You will be in wonderland in NO TIME! =)
