Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I see a lot of names from the NBC BL board. :) *waves* at Oz

I'm sorry that it upset me so much, but if the mentality "just do it" actually worked, this board wouldn't need to exist. We could delete the entire "dieting with obstacles" or "dieting with depression" threads, and just replace them with a big "just do it" banner. (I kid.)

What I had wanted to know was how other people got over slumps. When I'm told that other people "just do it", that made me feel like I'm the only freakin' person out here who can't seem to! I guess Ilene's comment wasn't meant to be harsh, but I don't generally do well with being told to stop feeling sorry for myself. I wasn't trying to whine or sound like "poor me I'm broke and can't afford a gym so I can't exercise". I was just replying to AngelEyes when she made a suggestion regarding a gym. My point was that I'm so damn unmotivated that I won't even use the equipment that's 10 feet away from me. That SUCKS to feel that way.

This morning I am very glad to read that there are other posters like me who seem to be stuck and just keep trudging on, or at least go on hoping to get on the wagon again. I very much appreciate the honesty. It's true - I have to remind myself of why I started this in the first place. I did take "before" pictures and I guess it makes me angry that I still look like them! *sigh* But, I'm going to try to have renewed faith. A friend of mine wrote and reminded me as well - you don't want to be at the doctor one day and hear "you have heart disease" or "you are now diabetic" and know that you could have done something *now* to change that future. (Diabetes and heart disease as well as a couple forms of cancer run in my family - lucky me!)

So, today when I hear french fries or burgers calling my name, I'll just try to imagine being at the doctor hearing that news. Maybe that will be enough to get me through a few junk food challenges.

As for the exercise... I don't know if Jillian, in person, herself could yell at me loud enough to get me off my butt sometimes! I think I will reread the book, though, as was suggested.

Thank you guys for being supportive, and I'm sorry if I took the original words a bit harshly.

P.S. Oddly enough, the scale says I'm down a pound. Whodda thunk???

Well....I know what you mean. Sometimes it just isn't there for you and other times you are super motivated. You just have to hang on for the wild ride. Sometimes little bon mots like "fake it 'til you make it" have helped me. Which, by the way, is exactly where I am today. Heavy house work after a day of heavy leaf raking - I aint' doin' that workout today. My knee is gimpy, I have plans for tomorrow. I am officially announcing plan b. Something today , like 20 minutes of stretching. Kayaking tomorrow. Party hard on Friday, Saturday reevalute the situation.

Smartbutt......:hug: All those posts must have felt overwhelming!!! When I was saying...just do it, its because I have to say that to MYSELF each and every day!! I don't give myself a chance NOT to go to the gym(workout).... as as soon as I get out of bed,....I dress in my gym clothes!! Then I am constantly reminded that I have to do it because of the reminder of wearing my clothes. I didn't realize that you worked out at home. Sort of like just starting to work from home and you are tempted to watch tv and not work. SORRY!!

Lets see.....what about if you set aside the same time each day (ie..pencil in your workout on calendar) and put on the fridge. Then you would be reminded about working out and possibly make better food choices.

Another tip I do,....is to have a binder with alot of success stories and motivational articles. I could almost recite these off by heart but they do the trick.

I like your before and after picture idea, but with me....its taking along time to get the after!! But you could set mini non-food goals. Lose 5 lbs and buy some new polish. Complete 5 workouts and buy a new weight loss magazine. Would that work?

I really am rooting for you!!! I 've been there soooo many times but you've honestly got to just start small and then build on your successes!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! ;)

I say we all go to Australia and check up on Oz....she would seem to be in hiding.

oh...say it isn't so!!!!
She's just playing one of her games....COME OUT COME OUT WHERE EVER YOU ARE!!!! :D

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Maybe Oz had to go and replace someone on B.L. Australia version and couldn't tell us!!!!!

:spin: That would be SWEET! :spin:

Hey girls......Last night I took the boys to a buffet restaurant since dh was away and I was amazed at how high many of the customers were piling their plates!!! And although some of them were with salad....you can bet that they were'nt low calorie and or healthy!!! I did good with the main course, simple fresh green salad with low cal ranch, steamed green beans/steamed carrots/roast chicken breast without skin, and then since I ate really well,.....I had a pc of carrot cake and a small serving of icecream. Not too bad considering what was available. The cake put me over for the day by 65 calories, so I'm okay with that and back to a good OP day. Later on today after church, we've got a gingerbread decorating party to go to. I've been told to bring some hor'deuve cocktail foods, so who know's what we'll be eating. I'll have something to eat before I go just in case. Talk about strategic planning!!! Hope everyone is doing well.....STAY OP!!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!
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I finally got my Biggest Loser workout DVD and boy do I love it. It is awesome. I really think if I do it the recommended 6 days a week I won't need to do any other kind of exercise. It has several different workouts. It has low intensity, strenth training, high intensity, and boot camp. It has a set 6 week scheduled workout or you can customize your own plan.

It really was a fantastic buy. The book is awesome as well. 2 1/2 weeks on the diet and I am down 6 pounds. I even refused ice cream when we had friends over last night.:o I can't believe I resisted. I usually always give in. Everyone was sitting around me eating yummy smelling peanut butter panic, my favorite. But, I just had a diet soda and enjoyed the smell and imagined exactly how good it tasted without ever having a bite.

That is a huge accomplishment for me.:D Well, I'm off to work out. Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday.;)

Way to go Teacherlady! :hug: :bravo: I received a gift cart and I think that I am going to buy Jillian's book. Ohhhhh, the smell of ice cream would have driven me mad!!!! :T

Good job teacherlady! It takes a lot of strength to say no to your favorite sweets, especially if they are right in front of you!

You deserve a dancing carrot for that. :carrot:

Wow, Charles, I clicked on your My Food Diary link and read your story. All I can say is you are fantastic! :carrot: Kudos for your great accomplishment ...

Resisting temptations!
 

To help myself resist eating when i shouldn't i have a picture of jillian on my fridge!
She's standing with hands on hips with a "GET OUT OF THE FRIDGE" look on her face!
This is what i use to remind myself:
1. Are you hungry?
2. When was the last time you ate?

Well it works for me anyway! :carrot:

You guys are awesome!
 

I wish I had been called in as a last minute replacement for the show but alas it doesn't seem it was meant to be. :sorry: But when I saw Chick in a hat threaten to come over here to find me I considered not posting for a while longer just to get you all over here. ;) Actually I've just been swamped with christmas preparations and birthdays, our family seems to have a lot of December birthdays.

The support for Smart Butt brought tears to my eyes, you guys rock!

And SB, I KNOW! Believe me I know! I think the little lion on my ticker has probably moved towards the left don't really want to know but I feel I need to kick him in the butt and tell him to about face. I've been telling myself to Just Do It for sooooo many years and I continually seem to Just Fail. I'm at a loss. I haven't given up and keep planning to try try and try again but I'm just not sure what's going to make the difference. I was hoping the accountability of being on the BL show in front of a nationwide audience would be enough insentive but my goodness imagine if it wasn't. I felt extremely sorry for Kathrine and Nick, what a tough spot to be in.

All I do know is that once I finally beat this demon I'm going to devote a big part of myself to helping others win the fight as well. Have you all been in an embarrasing situation because of your weight or been called names or overheard hurtful comments only to have all the muscles in your back tense up and think well I deserve that for allowing myself to be this way. No one should have to waste years living like that. It's such a waste! :shrug:

Hey teacher lady, you're a star. :cp: Sounds like your doing an awesome job. Keep posting the resisting temptation stories that was great.

Hi Charles. :clause: Nice to get a little testosterone in here. :)

Hey guys if you haven't done so yet check out Charles page. Absolute champion! :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

I think I need a photo of Jillian on my fridge, and maybe one on each of the kitchen cupboards and maybe one at the grocery store, I'll balance it on my trolley. Good idea. :coach: Put the food down!

:carrot: Welcome back dancing vegies:cb:

Hi all,

You know that charity auction they had for the Biggest Loser? I bid on an won a 11X17 signed picture of all the cast and the trainers. :) I found that show so inspirational. I can't wait for next season.

I will take a picture of me and Katy with the picture when it comes in. :D

LOL I forgot - I found a picture of me and Clint Eastwood.... he is the one in the poster. :joker:

http://www.myfooddiary.com/member_up...1215203925.jpg

LOL I hope everyone has a great day.

Yay Oz is back...I'm missed you in all your "smilie using" glory...

Charles - you freaking rock!!! I bet Katy is proud of her Daddy!! :encore:

Navy Nerd...great idea - Jillian has a lot of pictures with that look on her face...:mad:

teacher lady does deserve some dancing smilies...:cb: :cb: I like the bananas.. :D angel eyes, too for managing at the buffet...

Thanks Chick!! Hi Charles. Where do you and Chick know each other? from BL board?

I took ds to Burger king for lunch today and really enjoyed their grilled chicken salad. Had to read the lite dressing pak though....almost half calories/fat was from it. 120 calories for salad dressing!!! I used about 1/3 of the pack.

I should have weighed in this morning, but the darn scale kept giving me about 5 different readings all varying from -.5to+3.5 pounds. ITS DAYS ARE NUMBERED!!! So I'm choosing tommorow as my weigh in. Can't see that it makes any sense just to pick a number when it was going CRAZY each time I stepped on it !!!
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I just read his web page - the link is in his signature...dude has lost a LOT of weight! I think it's OZ he recognises from the BL forums...I have only briefly lurked there...

Hey there. Yes, I have seen Oz over at the BL site. I just wanted to say major congratulations on your weight loss chick in the hat. :) That is quite an accomplishment!

I wish you all the best.

Thanks for all the encouragement and dancing veggies. I have been trying really hard. Actually all of the sudden I have been super motivated. I finally figured it out. I did the Biggest Loser strength training when I got home. I'm exhausted. It's hard! But, I love it.:D It makes me tired, but feeling great at the same time.:dizzy:

I'm off to grade papers. Have a great night.;)

Great job Teacherlady!!! Those workouts are paying off, WTG!!!

I am stuck. :cry: That darn scale.....GRRRR..... My calories have ranged from 1250 to 1600 with a couple of 1800's (as per Jillians book) and my excercise has been really good. I have never never been able to run on the treadmill and now I'm doing 3 miles. SO THATS SOMETHING!!! :carrot: The only thing I can say is that I haven't been this weight for a LONG TIME and my body wants to hold on to it!!! I have one more weigh in before my Christmas challenge is over....so we'll see.

Never mind though.... I feel great, clothes are fitting so much better and I've even discovered new 'old' clothes buried deep in my closet....I've given away to charity, larger clothes but I can feel a sense of frustration wanting that number on the scale to move. I know it will, but still :?: ? Okay, move on......just having my coffee :coffee: and then heading to the gym. Everyone stay warm and on OP. ;)
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angel-eyes 25 lbs. lost - clothes fitting great - you're feeling good. And that scale will drop when it is good and ready but until then you are looking good.

I am not being nearly so virtuous as you and teacherlady but I am trying. I am not giving up the good fight and I am getting better. I have a new strategy, I wore my skinny jeans all during thanksgiving to keep my mind on not letting my belly get too big. So starting today the skinny jeans are no longer to be passed over. I wore them all morning and they aren't fitting quite as good. So tomorrow they better be feeling a little better because I am putting them back on. No elastic waistbands!!!!

haha...ledom....I do the same thing!!! I have a pair of 'britney spears wannabee's' jeans and I wear them on days that I know in advance that might be challenging, or the day before weigh in....to keep me on the straight and narrow!!! haha...too funny!!!!

doh
 

Now that we've been shoved under the "Exercise" thread....does this mean I have to exercise? :tantrum:

hehehe

Apparently...took some looking even tho I knew it was moving...:censored:

I guess I'll get used to it...grumble..grumble...

OK..enough venting for me - how the heck is everyone? :D

Yeah, why were we moved? It was nearly impossible to find.

WHAT THE ????? phew...I found you guys!!! I didn't know we were moving and I was getting a little nervous there.

How is everyone doing today?

Today is my rest day, so ds and I are going to take in a movie. I love just going on a 'date' with him as his older brother is still in school. We don't get to do much twosome stuff as the other one feels left out, dh and I are trying to give both of them some 'one on one' time. We are going to see the "Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe", I've heard some pretty good reviews about it. Other than some wrapping and ironing....(grrrr) thats pretty much my day. Hope everyone has a good day, its almost Christmas....hang in there!!!!
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moved
 

They had posted a thing at the top of the threads, the sticky'd ones, that said "moving" and they explained we were going to be moved somewhere else since the show is over now.

Originally they were going to move us under "ladies who lift" which I didn't care for, and a few of us posted saying please don't! I was hoping they'd just add us to the "Fitness" category, but we got stuck into the "Exercise" subcategory of that. It took me a little while to find it too.

I don't think it will catch anyone's eye the way it used to, so we probably won't get any new people posting. So don't you guys abandon me! :)

Have fun at the movies angel-eyes.

Smartbutt - I bet people will find us. Once the new year starts I think a lot of people are going to want to try Jillian's workouts. I'll be right here with you singing praises to Winning by Losing. I am planning to reread the first 3 chapters today because I find myself in need of one of Jill's' pep talks.

Check out my new avatar - this looks EXACTLY like me!!! And if you believe that, I've got some land in Florida...

I have brown hair, though, does that count? Anyway I like the little pic and maybe it will motivate me to work out. I now have to live up to the standards of my avatar. :D

Cute avatar, Smart Butt!! I'm not even attempting to look like that - so don't feel bad...

angel eyes - LW&W was a really good book - hope the movie is as good!

ledom - I've reread the negative self talk section a buncha times already...:D

Glad ya found us, Kathy Hegg!!

Phew!
 

I knew I should've dropped bread crumbs on my way out last time. :rofl: And SmartButt I think our new location does mean we have to exercise. :strong: Come on now rules are rules. :ebike:

BTW SmartButt we could be twins, I had to look twice when I saw your avatar because for moment there I thought you had taken a picture of me and posted it. :lol3:

Well nothing much to report here. Enjoy the movies AngelEyes, not out here yet. You all just think of me over here putting up with summer. :beach: I think that picture was put in purely for the southern hemispherers. :D

Hello everyone! I'm a newbie. I just got Jillian's book this week and am making plans to start after Christmas. I found out I am a balanced oxidizer and someone on this board said that that is like the Zone, so I checked out books on the Zone from the library. I'm trying to get my meals in order for next week and figuring out her circuits too. I have done several Body for Life challenges with lots of success, but I have pretty much gained it all back now too. I plan to do the workouts from home. I'm very excited and hope to be posting regularly once I get going. I also wanted to add that I've ordered her 5DVD set and can't wait to get it. I also ordered a heart rate monitor (Polar F11). All of these things were my Christmas gifts. I think I made some smart choices.

Shauna

Just back from the movie.....it was fantastic!!! I hadn't read any of C.S. Lewis' books but if my ds lets me, I'll read his copy. I was surprized at the computer graphics,...out of this world!! Without telling too much about the movie, some parts were quite violent(graphic) and the movie was only a PG rating. I know that there were even little kids in the movie theatre (3-5yo) and how they will go to bed tonight without nightmares is beyond me!! Overall we had a great time and reccommend it. Proud to say that I also didn't have any popcorn!!! :lol:

**mel runs in** Hi Charles! Hi Oz! **mel runs out**
:cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: <----now how can that be distracting? :D

Hey Mel! :carrot:

I had my weigh in this morning. Down to 178. Only 2 more pounds until my Christmas goal.:dancer:

It's definitely getting easier. I've been working out everyday and I've never felt better. I'm very excited for Christmas break too. I teach so I'm looking forward to some much needed time off.

I hope everyone is having a great week. I don't know if I'll be able to post until after Christmas...so Happy Holidays to everyone.:tree: :hohoho: :snowglo:

Isn't it just so horrid having nice summery weather for Christmas Day Oz. 26 degrees (celcius) here is going to be lovely. We are planning on eating outside under the gazebo and feasting on seafood and salads. I'm hoping to fit in a long walk before hand as the gym is closed on Sunday. How inconvenient is THAT! :sunny: :beach:

Well wonders upon wonders......I stepped on the scale and it showed a 2 lb loss!!! :carrot: I tell ya...I stepped off that scale like it was a bed of hot coals!!! Didn't want to jinx it I guess. haha...SO I'LL TAKE IT!!! All of you were so right.....time, patience and perserverance!!!! THANKYOU for all your support!!!!
I finished ALL my wrapping last night... but need a few sweets for the boys in their Christmas stocking. Not much mind you as they still have their halloween bag still full. Then I'm off to the gym. WOOHOOO
Have a great day!!!......its almost Christmas.

KathyHegg....sure sure rub it in!!! lol, but exactly how nice is it to eat a turkey and all the trimmings while the sweat is dripping off your nose? Do you really eat seafood on Christmas? actually, that sounds like heaven!!
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