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Calories for today~1494
Fiber~48 grams Okay, so I eat real ice cream and frozen yogurt sometimes (more this last week), but I never eat novelty ice creams (ie. bars, sandwiches, etc.) Then today I broke down and bought some skinny cow fudge bars. I've been craving something along those lines and I figured they weren't too bad (only 100 cals.) I don't like to have sugary stuff in the house, but I don't boycott sugar completely. I actually was surprised that they weren't artificially sweetened (yay!) I don't react well to the artificial stuff so this is a plus. They taste good. I don't think it's something I'd buy regularly, but not bad for soothing my stress cravings. I just wish I could sooth them with something other than food. Arg! |
GOOOOOD MORNING!:)
We did join and I think I am really going to like it. I am not so sure YDD will but ODD seems to enjoy it. It will take a bit to get used to some of the machines. The ab machine I keep trying to use as an arm machine for some reason. HEHEHEHE! There were three of us so she was a little confused how she was going to show all three of us how to do it at the same time. I didn't like the body fat machine, 43% EEK! ODD was 39% and YDD was 49%. I definitely think we need it. ODD is just really excited about it and YDD is already trying to figure out ways to get out of it I do believe. The reason I say that is because I want to go again tonight and YDD said that was pushing it on doing it to much. :o So, maybe she will have to sit and watch me do it. Last night I did get a workout but I feel it would be better going it alone and not having to listen to the machines being explained. I ate before I went but I was so hungry when I left that I ate when I got home. Shame on me and I ate a lot. I will still hungry but decided to just go to bed. Evening Snack: 100 cal. bag Popcorn, 2 oz turkey breast, 1/4 c. fiber one 1/4 c. soy milk with a banana. Calories Monday: 1473 Well I better get going for now. Thank you all for telling me your experience with Curves. They did explain that the more you put into it the more you will get out of it. First experience was excellent. Disappointed with measurements, weight and fat % but it can only improve it I work at it. Talk at you all later. |
Lara,
I am glad you joined. It is good to get your heart rate up at least. As far as measurements... I am not paying much attention to that. I have been measured by different girls and they each measure diffenent places. and how tight they pull the tape measure. I have lost my first 20 today. And I measured 1 in larger in the abs last week. Next week they could do a measurement and gain another inch??? Yeah, I am doing the Ab lounge...lots. Could that make my abs get larger under the fat? As far as the needing to eat a few more calories. my conclusions are that some days your body requires a little more. I am now eating the 14-1600 range. I am not worring about it at all... long as its healthy. Fit day says my ave for the last month, is 1500. that and drinking tons of water. I mostly drink 12 or more glasses. |
I forgot to tell you all that I did get a couple compliment when we were doing the questionnaire. First, I have already lost 54 lbs in the last couple of years. I know slow but at least I no longer weight 240 lbs on my little 5'1" body. Second, I quit smoking last year. Third, I have my diabetes in remission thru healthy eating and exercising. So I felt good when I left there even though I still have a long ways to go and it has been slow going.
I did indeed work up a sweat on my first workout and I didn't even feel like I was working that hard. I think its because you are moving from one machine to the next. I can see where this isn't for everyone but I think I will like it. Something about the idea of going somewhere and being a member of an exercise group has me really excited but we all know how that can where off. I want to see my name on the wall of biggest losers.:D Theresa ~ Congrats on the first 20 :carrot:. I was trying to stay between 1200 - 1400 calories but I think I need more like 1400 - 1600 like your doing. I am just finding myself very hungry and never staying in my calorie range because I end up binging. So, I am just going to up my calories and see what happens. Who knows, maybe I can get my weekends in order. I know people are thinking that is only an extra 200 calories but it can make a big difference if you choose wisely. Your so right about the measurements and I think its silly :dizzy: that after working out for a week you have gained in the abs. I will measure my success by the way my cloths fit and how I feel, not their measuring tap. I have been slacking on my water intake and I am here to admit it. I used to drink 100 oz a day and lately I have been lucky to get in 50. I start making an effort last week to up it but a few days I fell short of the 8 glass recommended (to much coffee and tea). Today I have in 50 oz and its 1:00 pm. Yes the bathroom has been seeing a lot of me. Can we count going to the rest room as exercise. HAHAHAHA! Todays Menu: Breakfast: 4 egg white omlete, 2 slices FF cheese, 2 slice light ww bread Snack: Grilled cheese (2 FF Cheese, 2 slices light ww bread) Lunch: Smart One Chicken Enchiladas Suiza, Salad (1 Tbsp Dressing and toppers) Snack: 2 light wasa, 2 laughing cows, 2 Tbsp. FF Hummus Dinner: Pizza (1 light ww flatout, turkey pepperoni, slivered ham, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, 1/4 FF Cheese, 1/8 c. sauce), FF/SF pudding, salad Snack: 100 cal bag popcorn, cheese stick The pizza runs abouit 320 calories and that is figuring high but I prefer to go that way. Calories for today: 1470 Well I better head out and see what I can find to do. There seems to be lots, I just don't feel like doing it. HAHAHAHA! |
I had to up my ticker. Either I'm still retaining a lot or I ate way more than I estimated (on Saturday.) Oh well! I'm starting to think that stress sends my body into "hold on to everything" mode. Lol. We shall see. I'm still more stubborn than my body is!
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My word! It's raining cats and dogs over here. No more drought I guess. :carrot: Only thing is, the power has been flickering off and on, but the storm should only last half an hour, thank God. I should get off the computer, it just occured to me lightning and electricity don't mix! I'll write more later. Bye!
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Zenor ~ :hug: we have to be more bull headed than our bodies. I like how you put that.
I just read a post on another forum where a lady is getting back on track after surgery. She said something that woke me up and I thought I would share it with you all. Originally Posted by ShyCammie: |
I decided to do like Zenor and put my gain on. I was going to wait and see if I had it off by the end of the week and then move it up if necessary. I decided to move it up now and be completely honest with myself and all of you.
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Zenor, Lara,
Congrats on being HONEST with YOURSELF. don't worry about us. When You get the stress out of your life (at least for a few) It will come back off. You both have had a lot of stress. Just do your best today. worry about tomorrow when its here. Its all you can do. :hug: don't foget... you both have lost lots of weight already! keep up the good work. Oh! if you decide to eat your goodies now and then, just enjoy every minute. So that you can get back on track the next day. treat your selves like your treat us when we falter. :hug: Carrie, I am glad you will pop in now and then. after your settled we will be waiting to here from. Hope it all goes well. My calories for Monday 1464 fiber:42 water: only 88 oz. |
Theresa, I haven't been checking in on calorie counters for a while, but I just popped in and I see that you have lost 20 lbs!!!!! That is fantastic! Way to go -- your hard work is paying off, and I bet you feel wonderful.
I think the last time I was on here you had lost about 10 -- I'm so happy for you! |
SO EXCITED!!! My husband received his formal offer and it was within the price range that he considered appropriate. So we're moving down south to NC now. We have 4 weeks to pack up the house.....I am dreading moving with all the little ones. We're going to have to super organize our life and this move in order to make it happen.
It will be a real challenge to maintain, much less lose, during this process. I am reading the 7 habits and finding it affirming many things I've been thinking about in my life. Wow, so many people are having epiphanies around here! Great job! |
Calories for today~1454
Fiber~42 grams Littlered~ You are so funny! Only 88 oz of water. :rofl: That's actually about what I've had today too, but most people have a hard time getting in 64 oz. Walking~ Good to see you around here again! :) Grammy~ I like the post you quoted! It's so hard for a lot of women to realize that it's okay to put yourself first sometimes. I have a hard time with proper self-care, but I'm so much better than I used to be. Aren't we all works in progress anyway? As long as we improve (even a little at a time) we are winning the battle! cjc~ :congrat: on the move and new job for DH! Hopefully I'll be sharing some similar news in the next month or two. Oh, I learned how to make my favorite Thai (squid) salad at home tonight. :D It's great because I can control the salt content a little better than just ordering it out. Yum! |
Clair
long time no see! Thanks for the congrats. I am proud and yes I feel better than I have for years. I had 163.8 this am. So I am doing what I need to do I guess. I think I will see the 155 for my bb in july. If things don't stall. Zenor. that is funny, but it is lower than my regular water intake. usaually at least 96 or more oz. I am up atleast 2 times a night. Go potty and drink more! go back to bed. http://getmesmileys.com/smilies/party0047.gif this weekend is a party at my sons. he has a covered building and a large garage, just in case it rains. Lets see if I can take some healthy foods to eat too. I am making an ice cream cake too. not healthy. I will only taste that! Mine will be much lower cal than the recipe. I am not going into the recipe, accept to say... oreos, ice cream sandwiches, fudge topping.... yummy. I am also taking a huge veggie tray and a salad, even if no one else eats it. mother inlaws idea is to have burgers, hot dogs, chips and dip and potato salad. None of its food I am interested in. I might even take some chicken breast. My son said Yes! he is watching his weight and eating healthy now days too. He put in his FIRST veggie garden this year. I am proud of him for trying too. his cholesteral was very high. and blood pressure. he has been trying to lower it by diet and excersise. Carrie, thats wonderful info.http://getmesmileys.com/smilies/party0003.gif Have you thought of hiring someone to pack you and move you? I would pack my personal stuff and hire movers for the rest. well got to move my hinny! back later. |
GOOOOD MORNING!
It is a beautiful morning here in Michigan. The sun is shining, a little cool but I would rather have it cool than hot, 37 degrees this morning. I really enjoyed my morning walk. I think a lot of people have a hard time putting themselves first because it seems selfish. I have always put my girls and DH first and now DGS. I decided a few months ago that its not selfish to take care of myself because if I don't I won't be around to take care of them. Not only that but I was unhappy with the way I looked. My hair was long and a mess all the time and blah. I was super pail and hated it. I also lost motivation health wise doing everything on my own. So gradually I have started to spend a little money on me and I am taking care of me. I got a hair cut and high lights, started going to the tanner and now joined Curves to get me moving more. Not only do I look better but my attitude is better and I fell better about myself. I think that is worth an extra $100 a month, its really not even that much but I will go high on the cost. This morning something popped in my head and I like it and I am going to put it in my signature. "Dare to be Thin". I really think I am afraid to be thin. I haven't been a normal weight since elementry. There are so many things that I am afraid of that could be holding me back. First, DH is afraid of me being thin. He won't admit it but it is part of the reason I think he sabotages me on the weekends. It is making him feel very insecure. Then it gets me to thinking, is he saying that I looked so bad before that no one else wanted me. HAHAHAHAHA! Just kidding. His fears are justified only by the fact that men tell him all the time how lucky he is and if he ever leaves again they will be waiting in line. I would never cheat on him, who needs the hassles. Zenor ~ We can do this together, hand in hand. I know our friends here won't let us stay down for long before they are helping us up. Carrie ~ That is fantastic about the offer. I wish I lived close so I could help out but I live on the other side of the country. I haven't been to California since I was 7 years old. My Grandparents lived in Orange County and in 1976 we went to visit them. What a drive. Michigan to California in a 2 door car with 5 people. What fun we had, NOT! Littlered ~ I think that is the hardest part, being honest with myself. It is coming off as fast as it came on but it is getting dissappointing dealing with the same 5 or 6 lbs over and over again. I think I have lost the same pounds at least 10 times and they keep finding me. I am losing it for the last time. I WILL not see that 190 mark again. I have been in the 180's now for over a year and its really, really time to see the 170's. When I get determined like this all the temptations in the world won't faulter me. I think admitting my weight was the straw that broke the camels back. I have set a goal and I am going to work consistantly towards it and I even threatened myself with going on my previous program the 6WBMO. If I am not in the 170's by the second week in July, I am going back on that program. It is an excellent program but it requires a lot of cooking and NO processed foods, dairy, salt or fat. I really don't want to do it again but if that is what it takes. Well I have to and get the enrollments for my boss. Talk at you all later. |
I woke up this morning pretty early, and with a craving for Lo Mein. Which I looked up on fitday, and it isn't too bad, so I'm gonna go get some around 11. :)
Don't ask me why, but I'm watching Dr.Phil. He had one woman on there that at one time weighed over 700lbs, and now weighs 498lbs. She lost 250lbs in 7 monthes! WOW! Lara ~ I like that quote. I really do. Anyway, I started using a tanning lotion about a week ago, and in a week I should "glow". Well I glowed alright. In patches. I look like vanilla/tan checkerboard. I'm just too afraid to go to a real tanner. (Anyone seen Final Destination 3?) Zenor ~ Squid salad? That's, erm... intresting. :rofl: Carrie ~ Congrats on the move! One of my best friends moved up to NC after graduation. I've only been there once, but it's gorgeous! Okay, It's close enough to 11. I'm hungry! Talk to ya'll later! Bye! |
Charlene ~ I did see the movie and at one point refused to go into a bed and insisted that I use a hex until I got their and saw the price difference. The tanner I go to you are in a room by yourself and the walls don't even come close to the ceiling and its almost like divider rooms so if there was ever a problem they would definitely here you and there is nothing in the room that could keep the lid from opening. That movie goes thru my mind every time I go. YUCKO!
You are to funny http://th169.photobucket.com/albums/...hingmonkey.gif. I am not laughing at you but with you because I did the lotions already this year and ended up with orange hands and skin. Decided it was just easier to set fears aside and go to the tanner. I was also told it helps fight depression especially in the winter so I use that as a reason to go. Littlered ~ We have our veggie garden in this year. Hopefully DH will be home more to help eat some of it. I was getting tired of trying to find creative ways to use it all. Menu for Today: Breakfast: 1 Chik Patty, 1 slice bread, 1 small peach (swear it was extra small) Snack: Tuna Packet w/spicey mustard, 1 light wasa's Lunch: Smart one Creamy Parmesan Chicken, Tomato Salad, Chocolate Drizzles Snack: 100 cal bag Popcorn, Cheese Stick Dinner: 3 oz Chicken, pasta salad w/lots of veggies Exercise: 30 minutes walking, Curves Last night I stuck with everything except my evening snack. I was craving Turkey Franks and I ate two of those instead of the Popcorn and cheese stick. I must say it probably wasn't as healthy but had to satisfy that craving. |
Many years ago I had an alarmingly blotchy pair of orangish legs! Thankfully, the new products are much better. Here's my tip (especially if you have dry skin) mix a tiny dollop of tanner with a usual amount of moisturizer, mix it in your hands very well, then apply. Wash your hands and make sure your legs dry before you get dressed!
It's slower but much better looking ;) I use Equate, cheap, cheap and have no trouble. |
Hey all...I've been laying low for a bit. My grandfather passed away, so I've been just coping. He doesn't live in the states, but it's always hard. I was fortunate enough to have seen him about 3 times in my lifetime. Well I took the rest of the week off, and have been eating ok. I've been keeping my calories lower than normal, I also got TOM! What a combo! So I will try to catch up with the posts! Just letting ya know that I'm still around! Take care all!
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Susan & Lara ~ I'm glad I have someone to realate to. Now I've been looking at solutions to my ugly legs, and apparently lemon juice works! So I'm gonna try that. Hope it works before the trip!
Tinky ~ I'm so sorry about your grandfather. :hug: My grandfather has been through heart problems, cancer, and even en-fa-see-ma. (I don't know how to spell it so I sounded it out.) I don't know how he's still alive, but he is, and we're so glad for him. He's going on 80 I believe. ~~ :mad: Now I don't understand the concept of chinese food delivery now a days. I was planing on being a good girl, getting just some veggie lo mein, but no. You have to order a minimum $15 to get delivery, and my mom took my car, and I have no food, so I go menu crazy! I ordered 1 order of veggie lo mein, 1 order of cheese wontons (which where horrific, so I don't feel bad about that.) 1 order of chicken fried rice, and 1 order of french fries! I got it all home, sampled the lo mein, and yuck! Threw it out. Sampled the cheese wontons. Yuck #2. Then the french fries and chicken fried rice just slid right down. I felt so mad at myself! And I still am. Luckily from all the food I wasn't too hungry and had a small dinner. (And a fruit pop, I can't elimanate sugar, ya know?) Well I gotta go pack some more. I'll check in tommorrow. Talk to y'all later. <3 Charlene |
Calories for today~1473
Fiber~48 grams Charlene~I had an orange leg incident several years ago. :o I was just so glad that I didn't put any on my face! I hope it fades fast! Oh and I do eat "weird" food (weird to others not me.) Lol. On a really good day my fitday might scare you. ;) Tinky~I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! It's never easy. :hug: Grammy & Littlered~ I was about to plant my veggie garden when we got the news that DH is being laid off in August. I just don't have the heart to plant it now that I can't harvest it. I'll send my green thumb vibes to your plants instead. :D It's funny, I can grow veggies like no tomorrow, but I can't grow anything "pretty." Maybe I'll do a few pots that we can take with us. Grammy~ We can do it! We just have to be strong and stubborn! Everyone have a great evening! |
HI Everyone,
I'm pretty new I thought I would join in your chat seems to already be super long even a week into June! This forum must be very active! Anyway, I'm just saying hi and saying that I'm a calorie counter too. I jsut took the plunge and actually paid money for FitDay software since I figured it was time to upgrade from online. This is the first money I've spent on diet related stuff even though I've been dieting on and off for about 2 years but I always resisted spending money because I hate how the industry makes so much money off of people trying to lose weight and their are so many scams and so much nonesence being marketed at people. I figured though since I used FitDay so long for free online I ought to buy it and support it online since I already knew it was legit. Anyway, I'm hoping this will motivate me well and such. I'm aiming for 1500 calories per day and 500 calories of exercise. Good Luck everyone! |
GOOOOOOD MORNING!
:carrot: The weight is coming off as fast as it went on. :carrot: I hope this is a lesson to me because I could be down close to 180 by now but what is done is done and all I can do is look forward. Curves is going very well and I was surprised to see YDD is really enjoying it. Even she admitted she was skeptical after the first time but she now thinks she will enjoy it. Bonus for her is that she has lost 2 lbs also. So its working. I had a great time doing it last night but we still needed help so the lady followed us around. I look forward to not being the new kid on the block because I felt as if everyone was watching us. YUCKO! I didn't eat what I had originally planned last night for dinner but I chose the best possible. We went to Subway and got subs, baked potato chips and I got water. I have found that I acutally lose every well eating Subway as long as I chose wisely and get tons of veggies. I really like ordering a salad and then having them put the spicey mustard on it as dressing. YUMMY! Calories for Wednesday: 1500 even (would have been a little more but DD burned my popcorn so I could only eat half the 100 cal. bag for my afternoon snack) I kept on the go after Curves last night. I rode my horse, which wasn't a pleasant experience to say the least but we got our problems worked out. Then I steamed cleaned most of the living room carpet. Had already planned on doing it but was forced to do it since one of the dogs wasn't feeling so well yesterday. I am sure it was doggy flu because it came out both ends. Gagging just thinking about it. YUCKO! DH finally revealed what the scale had to say at the doctors office and I am very worried. Now he can forget going out and eating naughty on the weekends because I don't want to, I want him alive. Doc has switched to an electronic scale that only weighs to 350 so lets say he is more than 350. It will not only help him to eat healthy on the weekends, works out of town during the week, but it will also help myself and DD. Enough is enough before someone has something majorly go wrong. For the first time I told him his back, leg and heal problems are his weight. He tells YDD that her back problems are her weight, he needed to hear the same thing. I told him I love you and if being over weight didn't cause health issues I wouldn't care how much weight he gained but I would like him to stick around. Family history for DH: Dad-12 heart attacks, 1 massive stroke, diabetes, kidney failure but is still here with us, younger brother - passed at the age of 32 from a massive heart attack, autopsy revelead he had had a previous heart attack, youngest brother (late 20's) - high blood pressure, high cholesteral, back and heart problems. So the reality is there and its scarey! I am not going to make huge changes and shock their systems but I will buy healthier versions of their favs. Like sugar free, low fat, baked, etc. I am also going to stress portion control. Two big steaks is not healthy, we are not in an eating competion although it has seemed like it lately. Zenor ~ I can grow outdoor flowers and veggie plants but I kill anything that is in the house. I either over water it or under water it. I just don't get it. Maybe outdoor plants are more forgiving. Tinky ~ Sorry for your loss! http://th29.photobucket.com/albums/c...h_SYMPATHY.gif Charlene ~ I live out in the boonies so I don't have to worry about take out. I do know a lot of the places here do have a minimum order because of gas prices. You order lots of yummies and I would have had a hard time not eating all of it even if it tasted bad. I know the next time I go Chinese I am ordering soup and a couple of egg rolls. I realize still fatty but not as bad as some of the things they have. We all go thru the I can't believe I ate that. You can't go back so all you can do is say lesson learned and move on. I have found beating myself up to much makes things worse. Todays Menu: Breakfast: 1 Chik patty, 1/4 c. Fiber one, 1 sm. banana, splenda, 1/4 c. soy milk Snack: 100 cal. pack South Beach Peanut Butter Cookies, 1 reduced Fat Cheese stick Lunch: Healthy Choice Chicken Teriyaki, Bell Pepper Salad, 2 Sugar Free Jello Cups Snack: 2 light wasa, 2 oz slivered turkey breast I am just to unpredictable when it comes to dinner. I always have been so I will post dinner tomorrow. What ever it is it will be healthy and I have 500 calories to play with. I better get going and stop yacking. I have a couple projects I need to finish. |
Lara~ Family history is the main reason I'm trying to lose weight. DH is heavy too (with fam history as well~though not as bad as mine) and because he eats what I fix he's lost 50lbs (without trying of course.) Whip your DH into shape! He needs to take care of himself for you and your children if he won't do it for himself.
The only thing I can grow in doors is lucky bamboo. It likes low light and it can sit in water and rocks. Unfortunately it's poisonous to the animals so it ended up in the bathroom where they can't get to it. Is there a puppy virus going around? Our pup was sick last night and a few days ago. He gets all shaky, whines, and then out it comes. Poor guy! We were thinking that he got into something he shouldn't have eaten, but we have no idea what it was. He was fine this morning. If it happens again we may have to take him to the vet. :welcome2: Music addict! |
Music Addict ~ http://th2.photobucket.com/albums/y3...omeblinkie.gif This is a wonderful, supportive group and I love it here. I look forward to getting to know you. By the way, I am the chatty one. HEHEHEHE!
Zenor ~ You should check and make sure you don't have any of the latest tanted dog food. It is starting to get really scarry with all these pet food recalls. I would say if it happens again take him to the vet. My lucky boys, my furry children, get to go to the vet next week for heartworm check and booster shots. I am taking them back to a vet that we used to go to. The new we have been seeing saved my dogs life but I think he has been sampling the herbal dog meds if you know what I mean. STRANGE! One of the vets at the old place, she is great with my horses, wanted me to put my dog down because he hurt his back and she said the only solution is surgery and that cost $2000 - $4000 with no gaurantees. So I took him to another vet and the new guy gave him some herbs, muscle relaxers and some baby tylenol. Sammy isn't perfect when it comes to walking but he isn't in pain and is very active. So I really debated on going back to the old vet. I guess it was one bad call, could have cost my dog its life but we all make mistakes. I hope I get the head vet, its a vet that hires other vets that work under him. I like the big guy and I should have insisted on seeing him when she made the call. |
Oh Zenor ~ Feel lucky you can grow Bamboo because mine died. HAHAHA! I have it sitting in a window, I had no idea they like low sunlight. I will have to look at it again, maybe I can save it.
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Bobbo posted this on the 50 something page:
GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats. 2) When your Mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair. 3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person. 4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato. 5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food. 6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair. 7) Never hold a dust-buster and a cat at the same time. 8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. 10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap. GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED: 1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree. 2) Wrinkles don't hurt. 3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts 4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground. 5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside. 6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy. GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD: 1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. 2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. 3) When you fall down, you wonder _what else you can do while you're down there. _ 4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster. 5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. 6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician. 7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone. THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1 -- You believe in Santa Claus. 2 -- You don't believe in Santa Claus. 3 -- You are Santa Claus. 4 -- You look like Santa Claus. At age 4 success is . . . not peeing in your pants. At age 12 success is . . . having friends. At age 17 success is . . having a driver's license. At age 35 success is . . having money. At age 50 success is . . . having money. At age 70 success is . .. . having a drivers license. At age 75 success is . . . having friends At age 80 success is . . . not peeing in your pants. Pass this on to someone who could use a laugh. Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way; BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day. |
I'm partially proud of myself, and partially not. My friend suprised me with a pizza for lunch, a small on, thin crust with veggies, and I ate half. (It was a small on from Papa John's.) But she also brought along chickenstrips. I ate 6, and when I looked it up on FitDay, and It wasn't bad. So I don't know whether to be proud or not. =/
I'm getting my hair done in an hour. :carrot: music addict ~ :welcome3: I guess I'm no longer the new kid on the block! LOL! Lara ~ You're getting close to 180?! Congrats!! I wish I was in wonderland. Once I weighed 180, and I looked pretty good, if I do say so myself, but when my parents divorced I put on 100lbs in 4 years! I'm so ashamed!! :( That little list thing is hilarious! :love: it! Zenor & Lara (Again) ~ Puppy virus? My word! My doggy's going to the vet today because he's having a problem with his little foot. His nail grew into the pad of his foot and now it's all swollen, poor thing. Well I gotta go to the hairdreser! Talk to y'all later! <3 Charlene |
Grrr....I forgot to copy before I posted and I was working for so long on my post!! I hate when that happens! I'll try to remember what I wrote!
GrammyL- I can seriously relate to you and DH. My DF is also in fear about me losing weight. I think he feels that I will run back to my ex, who models. Sometimes he brings it u when we fight, but he knows how horrible he treated me. But he should know or I hope he knows how much I love him and will always be with him as long as he will have. I'm so glad that Curves is working out for you. I was thinking of doing it as well, but I have a pretty good exercise routine for now. Tanning Beds- After seeing that movie, I'm also afraid of doing it! LOL I know it was a movie, but the whole you never know factor plays in. I'm pretty tannish, but could use some self tanner in other spots! :D LittleRed- Congratulations on reaching the 20lb mark!! That is awesome! I look forward to that as well!!!!!! :hat: here's to you! CJC- Congrats on the offer for your new home! I hope the move goes well! Charlene- I'm sorry that you had a bad experience, don't be too hard on yourself, pick yourself up and move on. Zenor- I think that there is puppy virus going on. Both Jade and Bender were sick last week, and lethargic. They're alot better this week. I thought it was just them. Musicaddict- :wel3fc: you will find lots of support on here!!! Good luck to you! Family history-It is why I need to take care of myself. Dad has hypertension and had diabetes but have kept it at bay and is in remission.Grandpa on mom's side had heart problems I also want to march into the Dr.s and have her take Obese off my chart!! I never imagined that I would be on my chart, but that is my GOAL! Well I'm so glad that I took the rest of the week off. I could not concentrate at work. Especially working with the older generation, that was just too much for me. So I'm using this week to get back on track and take care of myself. I am happy with my food choices. Eventhough I had a burger and fries last night. It was ok, but wasn't as good as i thought it would be. Going to make a pot of vegetable lentil soup now. So I will talk to you all later. It is so good to be back. I missed ya all! |
Tinky ~ I am so glad you took the time off rest and recover. I have my diabetes in remission like your Dad. So I try not to allow slip ups to many days in a row or I start feeling lousy. That is why I don't know why I eat certain things because it literally drains me and makes me ill. You will notice that I eat several times a day and its usually a carb/protein combinations. It keeps my blood sugar levels stable and not being hungry is a bonus.
DH and I no longer bring up the past because the past is where it belongs in the past. We have both grown up in the past few years and left a lot of luggage behind us, I mean a lot. He brought something up the other day that he did and I told him let it go because I have. All I care is past mistakes don't happen again is what I told him. Life is a learning experience and no one gets everything right the first time or we would be living in a prefect world. Now how blah would that be. |
Hello everyone!!
I haven't posted in awhile. I was working and getting everything ready for yesterday. We went down to Ohio and to the Prelude to the Dream (Big Dirt track race with Nextel Stars). Oh it was fun when we got there, but we had some problems on the way down there. My dad and his GF were going to go, but ended up having to call 911 to take my dad to the hospital for chest pains. So then my DH had to leave work to go with me since it was such a long drive (4 1/2 hours). Then in Ohio they don't like to post Detours very good or if it the North or South part of the detour, so we ended up getting lost alittle 2 times. Course if we would have went the way I wanted to we probably wouldn't have hit the detours, but since my DH use to drive truck he thinks he knows all the short cuts, we took my way home and we got home quicker, hmm....LOL. My dad is still in the hospital today the are going to be doing a heart cath. He has had 3 bypass surgeries, where at least 2 had to be done. Then a pacemaker and some other fun stuff. So hopefully everything will be ok. It should be. Because of being at the race track yesterday, I didn't eat too good. Had a double cheesebruger on the way down, a huge slice of pizza and a coke there. Which I guess isn't terrible but more than what I ususally have after breakfast. But I was surprised that I was down to 140.4 this morning!!!! Well I have to finish loading all the pics I took yesterday!! Everyone have a great Friday!! |
Calories for today~1457
Fiber~44 grams Grammy~ I check about every week to make sure the puppies food is okay. I'm paranoid! The brand we use isn't on the recall. The company's website even says they have done in house testing and no melamine. There isn't even any gluten in his food to begin with. It's rice based. I'm going to strive to be one of those nuts who stands their ground and becomes a great oak! Lol. Everyone have a great evening! |
chatty group as usual! that's why I came over here from the nursing mom's forum. I could easily fall off the wagon over there...one post every few days. LOL
Welcom Musicaddict! Charlene...sorry about the stress you went through with your parents separating :(. My little nephews ballooned up really heavy after their parents divorced. I feel so bad. They are only 11. I'm sure a lot of it was also the transition to single parenting and a lot of drive through food. --------------------- I'm still on track and I'm getting so close to the 160s!!!!! It was 171 this morning! wooooohoooo! |
sooo, weigh-in day comes, and I am UP 3/4 of a lb! :dizzy:
Truth be told, I deserve it and i'm surprised it wasn't more. I had some refined sugar earlier in the week and that gave me the nibbles all week. I even succumbed and bought one of those 100 calorie boxes of cookies (I told myself I wouldnt do it bc sugar is a big trigger for me) and they weren't even very good, but I'm sure you guessed that they are looooong gone...well at least I can start from scratch ;) again..so I'll be changing my ticker. I thought my marriage might have been on the rocks a couple days ago,(finally confronted dh with what I was thinking and my insecurities and what I needed from him or else it wouldn't work ) which caused me to graze even more..and I've been physically unable to exercise this week except once, so all things at once kinda made for a bad week. So, my commitment this week: 1. at least 1.5L of water a day!!!!!!!! Every day!!! even if I am not thirsty (I know I really should have more but drinking more than 500ml a day is a huge struggle even..baby steps) 2. NO REFINED SUGAR!!!!! No matter the calorie count..I gotta chase those nibbles away... I did tell myself all week that I could have an ice cap today after weigh in (I usually have my treat meal on thursday night) so I stopped and got a small iced cap with 1/2 and 1/2, and a 6" club sub with double meat , no mayo..I'm glad I upped the meat bc I wasn't even hungry tonight which is a really good thing :) 150's-- here I come!!! Progress, not perfection, baby! When I wasn't oh so wise all the above would have sent me totally off plan and spiralling into a week long binge..not anymore :carrot: |
Eeek! I'm so sorry, I forgot to thank everyone for their thoughts and condolences!! I knew I left something out!! I was like gosh, I feel so rude for not thanking people!
I love the support on here!! I live with two guys, my DB and DF so it gets pretty rough sometimes! My pug and I are the only.....umm ..females. I'll leave it at that! LOL :joker: Petra- I hope your dad has a speedy recovery!! But good job on going down to 140!!! CoolMom- You are so close!! Good luck to you, though I really don't need to wish you luck, because I know you will kick out of the 170's! Natalia- I was about to ask you what an Ice cap was...LOL, but it hit me once I was about to ask...I guess it's been a while since I've had coffee. Judging by your post, everything ok between you and DH? Yes, our bodies are in a work of progress. What I like to tell people is that I'm closed for remodeling! I haven't worn a skirt in so long...so that's my excuse! LOL Well good night everyone, my tummy is rumbling, so I need to pump in some water. |
Zenor- what kind of food are you feeding your puppy?
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Originally Posted by Tinky009: I know there was a recall on Natural Balance food, but the companies are not related. We feed our cat Nutro Natural Choice dry food too. The adult diet formula (she's 18lbs.) I was really glad I switched because her old food was on the recall. I had switched her a few months before all this started coming out. My BIL says we should get Solid Gold food for them, but it's really expensive and we need to save every penny we can right now. |
Oh, and I'm back down to 162 this morning! Yay! If I'm still there tomorrow I'm moving my ticker down. :D
I upped my walking and I'm trying to keep my cals at 1450 instead of 1500. I guess it's making a difference. |
That's a pretty good brand of food...we feed our puppies, Royal Canin. It's a bit expensive, but they really do well with it, so I figured it'll do. Though I was feeding them Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul. (say that 10x fast) They didnt care for it as much, only when they were hungry.
Great job at going back down to 162!! Tweaking does make a whirl of a difference!!! |
Hey girls
welcome Music addict.:wel3fc: A greater bunch can’t be found. how is everyone! I have been busy getting ready for a last minute graduation party for an out of town niece. That and a few hrs a day at work…shopping for SOMETHING to where to the party. I tried on new bras… I hate doing that! Not one felt right. I know that my bras are getting big. Just don’t know what Size I need now. I guess I might have to try one some more. Charlene you got me curious… what is lemon used on your legs for? I have the really white legs too. I am thinking about the tanning booth that sprays it on. Just once! I hate being so white. how did your hair cut go? Tinky I am sorry to hear about you grandfather. prayers for you and family. Lara I am glad to hear that Curves is doing good for you and dd. It is a great starting place for those that have not done a gym. That’s me. ;) Petra, Prayers for your dad too. Hope everything goes well. eating at the track…mmm… sounds like you had fun. I am glad to hear it did not ruin your diet. Hi Zoe I am glad you do hang out here, the more the merrier. another big looser ;) Zenor, Zoe, Petra, Lara, anyone else? 40 pounds+ Wowee! what does that feel like… to loose that much? I can’t wait! well got to get up and fix lunch and pack lunches for today. later girls. have a sunny day. |
Zenor
Wow Congrats,:carrot: Man! now I have to get my ticker to go to 162 ;) :D See, patience is a virtue. enjoy it. |
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