My eating hasn't been so good these last few days. My son hasn't been feeling well again, so I'm tired and all of my time is spent making sure my children are ok. Last night was the first night he actually slept through the night in a few days!! He's been waking up screaming about pain in his legs and his tummy has been sore (he's been hospitalized for bowel impactions ). Its tough for him and I would do anything I can to help him out.

I am going to make up a pot of oatmeal and cook some grains to put in the freezer. I'm thinking of trying ammaranth because it has a huge amount of fiber in it! Read it in the Fiber 35 Diet book. I have quinoa, millet and barley that we love to eat but I just haven't had time to make it.

Anyways, kids need me. Be back tonight.

Hi, just stopping to say I'm OP. Did lots of calculating of BMI, BMR, etc. today. That's interesting! Sure has come down alot since I was 277. Nice to know but I wanna get even lower now, of course. LOLOL.

Anyhoo, gotta go change the baby and hit the sack because I'm worn out! Long day plus I exercised non stop for 62 mins today!!! 30 on treadmill and the rest jogging, marching, knee lifts, arm lifts, etc. in front of Celebrity Fit Club. I liked watching that one too! But yeah, I feel really good after it. I gotta keep it up. My blood was pumping all thru me. Feels so good.

Ok nite!
Hugs, Selina

Hello chickies. I had a really bad night Tuesday although all day had been great. If you look on the nutrition log you'll see I posted 1,000,000 calories for the day. Yesterday I was really busy and actually sick from the night before. I just weighed this morning to check things out and I'm up 1.5 pounds and it's probably fat and not water. What a dumb thing to do, especially when I am so close to goal. I guess that won't happen this week. It might have been better if I had eaten something I really loved and wanted but it was total and unabashed mindless stuffing of the mouth...sigh...these things happen. Anyhoo, not to flounder in the past, yesterday was good as I ate very light because I had to (still full from the night before) and got in lots of walking and did half the fitness test. Today has started out good also.

I bought a yogurt maker this week, brand new, still in the box, at the goodwill centre for $2. What a buy! I made yogurt yesterday and it turned out wonderful. I've made yogurt on and off for years but I never owned a yogurt maker before. Now, I don't think I'd ever want to go back to making it without one. I had some of the yogurt for breakfast this morning and it was good, very good.

Weebleswobble, all I can say to that is, "Amen, sister!" Glad you had a good affirming meeting.

Nella, good to see you back and thanks for the hug.

Mercy, the concept of "cold" is relative. Last fall I bundled up when the temperature dropped to -1 Celsius (30 F) and now in the middle of winter I'm taking clothes off because it's so warm at -1 C. So you may make a claim to being cold.

Thinnerbyjuly, thank you for asking about my back. It's all better now and I'm walking again. I hope you're feeling better yourself.

Selina, I'm always calculating my BMI and BMR too. I love seeing the numbers going down especially for the BMI. Sounds like you had a great workout.

Bigmid, did you get that pedometer figured out? I've often thought of getting one myself just to see how active I am at home. I know I walk lots outside but inside I think I might qualify as a couch potato. I think a pedometer might get me up and about more as I'm fairly competitive with myself and would keep trying to get in more steps.

Shoupfamily, if you lose another few pounds before you visit your sister you'll enjoy shopping for clothes like you never did before. There's nothing more enjoyable when shopping then to have something you try on be too big and have to go to the next size down. You'll have a ball!

Dayoneagain, I'm not an expert on when or when not to eat during exercising but I find I workout/walk best with a bit of fuel in my body. But it should be at least 1/2 hour before doing anything strenuous. Maybe, you could try a small snack as soon as you get up like yogurt, a piece of fruit, or even a glass of milk (not all three) and then after your workout continue your breakfast. You could have your snack laid out in the frig the night before so you can grab it on the go while you're getting ready to go to the gym. I think I read last week that you should have protein with carbs after a hard workout.

Babygrant, I gave up daily weighing some time ago. I got so obsessed with it I had to stop. I personally find weekly weighing much more satisfying (especially if I've lost weight). Hope your little one is feeling better.

Hello to everyone else. We're really doing well as a team.

Isabella, yogurt making sounds like fun and omg, $2?? That's great!!!

babygrant, I'm thinking I should only weigh in on Sunday morning too. I do think it is better for me because if I show a gain, which really isnt a gain, I still feel deflated. Plus I do reach harder for a loss and exercise a little more and drink a little more water and eat a little less during the week wanting to MAKE SURE I lose something. Good luck and I'm gonna try to do it. Hard to give it up when you get used to it every day. I will try to ask least skip days in the week til I can stop altogether. :

weebles, yay!! Yeah, let's plow on thru to the 180s so we never look back!!! Did you all watch Dr. Oz top 100?? Was so good. You can go on his site online and read top 100 tips for losing from ppl who have done it. Smart stuff!!

Does anyone know about body bug things? Do they tell you what you have burned all day??? I need one if they do! What things can we wear to help us monitor that???

Hiya to Ideal, Bigmid, thinner, Nixmom, Dora, Dream, Shoup, Mercy, Nella, ars, Angela, Gracie, Echo, Dayone, and anyone I missed!!!

I needa go thru the rest of my end of year paperwork for the business. I'm trying to keep organized because the boys may come in March, if we actually do finally get them. We've known about them since July last year. And it is just dragging and draggggging. Their worker said yesterday that she is still working on it for us. Uggh. Takes forever. Don't they know the babies are getting older and the worse the transition will be on them the longer they wait. Just sucks.

I'm making my coffee and needa go take my thyroid meds before having anything so while I'm thinking about it I better do that.

Oh and my friend and I are setting goals over the next few months. And both of us are making lots of effort to exercise some every single day. Even if it's only 5 mins. It really helps me make it a habit again. You tell yourself 5 mins isn't enough but it takes the spot up, that was one thing I did today, it WAS included. So on days I can do 3 hours, then great but some days I can't. So instead of feeling bad I didn't do any I will do at least 5 mins. Once I do that, then usually I can find 5 or 10 more that day and if I can watch any tv, then there is my time for it! Just march in place while you watch. It helped me lose the first 50 of my 80 several yrs ago when I didn't have $ for a treadmill. I did whatever I had to do to move! I got creative! I jogged while the microwave heated something for 2 mins! I danced! LOL. Anything. Esp if you want it bad enough! I've been doing good on water lately too. I gotta keep that up!

Ok, going for real now, I love coming here! But got stuff to do. Hugs to each of you girls!!! Have a great OP day!!!!

Hugs, Selina

Hey team! Things are going good here. I've been keeping up on workouts, and still having a few problems with eating clean. I'll keep at it, eventually I'll get it figured out. Yesterday I measured and was a little disappointed I had only lost 1/4" after two weeks, but I know its because of all the naughty foods I've been eating. No time for personals this morning...got a date with the gym! Everyone have a POP day.

Nella- I would eat applesauce and that seemed to help

Dream - Good idea! Have fun at the gym!!

Selina - Yes a body bugg is supposed to keep track of how many calories you burn a day. You wear the monitor all day (and night). I would love to get one, but it's like almost $200, and then a monthly fee. If you can afford it, go for it! Let me know how you like it if you get it. I had seen them at Costo a little cheaper than on their website, so maybe check there.

Isabella - Well, we all make mistakes, and then we move on. I've never seen a yogurt maker. Sounds awesome! I've recently discovered Greek Yogurt, and LOVE it!

BabyGrant - I hope the little one is feeling better soon. I cant imagine how hard that is for a parent to know they don't feel well.

Weebles - Oh no! I hate vomiting. I can only hope I am a lucky one who doesn't get morning sickness! Your meeting sounds like it went well. Best of luck to you in your studies! And WOW!!! I didn't realize you had lost that much already!!! Congrats!!!



So, yesterday was an ok day. I went to the gym and did 30 mins on the treadmill. I ran for 5 minutes straight (about 1/2 mile). A new record for me! I have asthma, so running has been my achilles heel in exercising. But I walked a little, then ran for 3 more minutes. I just feel strong when I run, so I'm hoping to be able to run a whole mile soon. Then, I jumped on the elliptical and did another 15 minutes on there. So that was a good cardio day for me. When I got home though I got hungry. I made some chicken breast tenderloins, and ate all 5 pieces!!! It was like 1.4 pounds of chicken! So, I was over my calories, but at least it was healthy protein instead of junk food.

So that's it for me. Have a great day everyone!!!!

"Does anyone know about body bug things? Do they tell you what you have burned all day??? I need one if they do! What things can we wear to help us monitor that???""


Yep, I wear one. Have used it to lose the last 56 or so of the 119 I've lost. It does tell you what you've burned all day (and night!) if you wear it all the time. As far as I know the only things that you can wear like that are Bodybugg, Gowearfit, and Sensewear all made by the same company. Some people wear HR monitors 24/7 but I have found that much less reliable (i.e. it over estimates)

Basically you tell the bodybugg what you've eatten it tells you what youve burned and you keep an eye on your deficit. 500 for 1lb/week 1000 for 2lbs a week.

Ive found it fairly close and accurate. Plus it incourages me to be more active throughout the day when you see how LITTLE you burn doing some things (coughcomputercough) Seriously it's nearly like sleeping.

Love my Bodybugg. Needless to say when I wasn't wearing mine for the first few weeks of this challenge I wasn't doing well but once I put it back on it helped me stay on track.

Good afternoon, my blue ladies,
Still fighting off the tail end of this bug, but believing I'm getting better. I just had to say Idealmuse, I was so inspired to (finally) notice you've lost a total of 119 lbs!!! Very inspirational, and I noted you're training for Ironman competitions too, wow! I feel a little too old with weak knees for that last part, but otherwise, I'm truly inspired by your progress. How long has this taken you? How do you stay motivated? And as others have said, your avatar is gorgeous.

Retiredone - Thanks for reminding me not to do too much too soon. I tend to do just that. As someone else noted, you are so close to goal!!! Another inspirational bloser. Sorry about your recent flub-up day, but you're so good about exercising, even in freezing weather (ugh) and with your new yogurt machine, I have no doubts about your future progress. You're awesome.

Weebles - Congrats on the size 14s being loose!! I'd love to have that be the case, but I haven't earned it yet. How cool your committee not only nurtured and protected you, but were impressed by your discipline to lose the weight. Discipline/disciple/minister - seems pretty consistent to me.

Nella - Glad your DH is better and that you're "back on the bandwagon". I think I'm getting back on too, in that I haven't been hungry, but once I get better I'll be ravenous, but I've started new habits which I'm hoping will transfer. I'm with you too on the spring weather, much more inspiring to get out and do stuff. You're right about the extra calories being protein, that beats fats and oils any day, plus you exercise a lot, so its all good.

Thinner - So good to hear from you again and thanks for the hugs, I find I still need them quite often.

Bigmid - Its been sunny here too (in Oregon) Good luck with the steps

Echo - Where are you sweetie?

Shoupfamily - I'm waving at you from here in Roseburg, OR . . . see . . . Have fun shopping.

Dayoneagain - Great positivity, plus weight loss, woo hoo!!! I'm going to be trying to follow Conquering the Fat Loss Code and this is what she says about eating and exercise:
One question I am often asked is, "When shoud I eat? Before or after I exercise?" First off, if you are diabetic, you should always have a small amount of protein prior to any exercise, be it cardio or weight training. For those who aren't diabetic, do morning cardio on an empty stomach and always eat immediately afterward because you will burn up the meal you are eating. Also, you will get more benefit from these meals if you eat proteins that need to be digested rather than whey based proteins.

Hope that helps.

Selina - Oh yes! I l-o-o-o-ve strawberries and blackberries grow wild here on our acreage. They are soooo good in summer smoothies, plus fiber and low calorie. Yummmm.

Babygrant - Sure hope your son is feeling better. I know exactly what you mean about you'd do anything to help him out. I had 4 sons and one daughter to raise - such a busy time of life. . . . key word . . . life. Life is what happens while we're busy making other plans, eh? Take care of yourself too, while you care for him, dear one.

Well, that's my personals. Hope to be a little more present. Still working on grief issues, but with more clarity and a little more support. Hope to get exercising for both that and weight loss. This group is so inspirational, small as we may be, we're a power to be reckoned with!!!

Dora

Good afternoon, my blue ladies,
Still fighting off the tail end of this bug, but believing I'm getting better. I just had to say Idealmuse, I was so inspired to (finally) notice you've lost a total of 119 lbs!!! Very inspirational, and I noted you're training for Ironman competitions too, wow! I feel a little too old with weak knees for that last part, but otherwise, I'm truly inspired by your progress. How long has this taken you? How do you stay motivated? And as others have said, your avatar is gorgeous.

Retiredone - Thanks for reminding me not to do too much too soon. I tend to do just that. As someone else noted, you are so close to goal!!! Another inspirational bloser. Sorry about your recent flub-up day, but you're so good about exercising, even in freezing weather (ugh) and with your new yogurt machine, I have no doubts about your future progress. You're awesome.

Weebles - Congrats on the size 14s being loose!! I'd love to have that be the case, but I haven't earned it yet. How cool your committee not only nurtured and protected you, but were impressed by your discipline to lose the weight. Discipline/disciple/minister - seems pretty consistent to me.

Nella - Glad your DH is better and that you're "back on the bandwagon". I think I'm getting back on too, in that I haven't been hungry, but once I get better I'll be ravenous, but I've started new habits which I'm hoping will transfer. I'm with you too on the spring weather, much more inspiring to get out and do stuff. You're right about the extra calories being protein, that beats fats and oils any day, plus you exercise a lot, so its all good.

Thinner - So good to hear from you again and thanks for the hugs, I find I still need them quite often.

Bigmid - Its been sunny here too (in Oregon) Good luck with the steps

Echo - Where are you sweetie?

Shoupfamily - I'm waving at you from here in Roseburg, OR . . . see . . . Have fun shopping.

Dayoneagain - Great positivity, plus weight loss, woo hoo!!! I'm going to be trying to follow Conquering the Fat Loss Code and this is what she says about eating and exercise:
One question I am often asked is, "When shoud I eat? Before or after I exercise?" First off, if you are diabetic, you should always have a small amount of protein prior to any exercise, be it cardio or weight training. For those who aren't diabetic, do morning cardio on an empty stomach and always eat immediately afterward because you will burn up the meal you are eating. Also, you will get more benefit from these meals if you eat proteins that need to be digested rather than whey based proteins.

Hope that helps.

Selina - Oh yes! I l-o-o-o-ve strawberries and blackberries grow wild here on our acreage. They are soooo good in summer smoothies, plus fiber and low calorie. Yummmm.

Babygrant - Sure hope your son is feeling better. I know exactly what you mean about you'd do anything to help him out. I had 4 sons and one daughter to raise - such a busy time of life. . . . key word . . . life. Life is what happens while we're busy making other plans, eh? Take care of yourself too, while you care for him, dear one.

Well, that's my personals. Hope to be a little more present. Still working on grief issues, but with more clarity and a little more support. Hope to get exercising for both that and weight loss. This group is so inspirational, small as we may be, we're a power to be reckoned with!!!

Dora

Glad you're almost feeling better Dor... It's no fun being out of commission! To answer your question... The time-line is a little complex. I was 302 in May 2007. I lost 110 or so I think my first year? I got to 186 by mid-July 2008. From July 08-April09 I got lazy and gained 50lbs, and now I've spent all last summer/fall/winter to get back just below where I was... but I'm headed down to goal now. No more rollercoasters. Training for the races helps keep me on track and healthy I did some shorter ones last year and the year before, but I like to be challenged. I hear you on the knees! I wasn't sure mine would hold out when I started running but so far so good...

Hey ladies! I hope you're all having a good week. I have read every post, but haven't had time to post myself this week.

I'm going to do my official weigh-in tomorrow since I will be out of town on Saturday and Sunday. I'm going to do my best to eat well this weekend, but it will be hard since I know we will be at restaurants a couple of times, and then a birthday party. I probably will not get a chance to post again this week, so everyone take care!

Isabella, I bought one of those at the thrift store (I think mine was $2), it's probably 15 years old and has never been used. I haven't tried it in 6 months either. I would like to make Greek Yoghurt...

Let me know if you try it!

I used to always make my own yogurt....but it always stayed a bit runny. Hmm, I should try it again!

Trying to repost this in the right place, for some reason it put it next to my old post