((((HUGS)))) how awful!! Im glad nothing was stolen but im sorry to hear about you fainting. Sounds like your back on track now with your eating and try not to beat yourself up over the chocolate eating...it happens. Im just sorry your trip was cut short because of the break in. Hope your feeling better today

Quick post ~OMG So sorry to hear about all that fruitlady! Hugs to ya!

Amelia~No biggie ~thats what friends are for U HOT MOMMA U!

Well off to see a person that comes to my house for my anxiety attacks to help....UGH~She is so sweet(and it's her job) but If feel a wreck once she is gone...I know thats stupid but I tell her to much I think sometimes...LOL! They snatch it outta of ya sneaky like then before u know it u have told all & feel naked~LOL ~Well off to talk to her she is here.
WISH ME LUCK! Having a great day so far.
HUGS TO ALL!

IGNORE TYPOS!

Thanks everyone- for putting up with my ranting. lol

Today's calories were 1250. I was totally on plan today and yesterday, no processed food for me. Actually it's a little hard to forget that night I ended up on the floor of the bathroom. That never happened before, I felt so weak & helpless which is the total opposite of how I really am. It's gonna take a while til I can even taste any crappy food. Maybe I'll lose this water weight and be down to my goal by Monday. That would be nice!

Hi everyone! Just weighed myself and I was completely shocked. I reached my Columbus Day Challenge goal plus an extra pound. I'm down to 259. I'm happy, but is it weird that I'm worried that I lost the last bit so quickly? I'm worried I'm losing muscle mass as well as fat. I'm eating around 1500 each day and exercise 4-5 times a week.

Way to go NurseSara! Well done!!

So I'm officially still losing, the birthday cheat day hasn't taken me off track! I've done a few days of lower calories and now I'm bumping them back up to around 1500. Hopefully I don't see any gain from this...I'm not ready to go lower just yet, I don't think I can sustain it.

Forcing myself to exercise is becoming just that - forcing. I really don't feel like it AT ALL at the moment. I do the bare minimum. I think I need to find some more fun things - even my jogging/running/walking which I was getting into doing outside is taking a bit of a backseat as I feel less confident at the moment in being out in my workout clothes in public.

Eating is going well, hoping to see a nice number when I weigh on the Wii Fit tomorrow.

Hey guys!

Rainbow: Glad to hear your b-day cheat hasn't derailed your loss! I'm still feeling guilty over my Sunday pizza pig-out, hope my scale trends downward like yours!

Sara: WTG! I wouldn't worry too much about a big loss right now...when I was around your weight I would get some pretty big "whooshes." It slows down as you get smaller...enjoy it while you can!

Fruitlady: glad you're feeling better!

Priss: WTG on the the exercise! You are a machine!!

Lori: good luck!

As for me...I think I'm going to WI tomorrow as it's my normal WI day. Not expecting much of a loss this week due to the pizza binge sunday, being sick and not keeping up with my exercise like I should this week, PLUS impending TOM. Ugh! The cards are just stacked against me, lol.

DH is out of town this weekend, so I should have an easy time staying OP as I will not be going out to eat! Not sure if I will make goal, but hopefully I'll get close! We'll see how close I am tomorrow and then hopefully can make one final push over the weekend for final WI on Monday!

Good luck, girls!!

good day everyone!!!

I am back in the saddle now. I feel good and I can do my toning workout. I'm not happy with my performance this challenge and am looking forward to the next one. I think this time I will set a measurable goal...like a new size or a new outfit. Yea a new outfit. On a good note: when I went back to the doctor for my follow up I lost a pound in a week. So I suppose all is not lost!!

Northern - Don't sweat it girl you are still moving in the right direction and you are a long way away from where you started at the beginning of the year.
Rainbow - What may work is for you to get a variety of things to do for your workouts so you can do different things and not get bored.
NurseSara - Congrats on the loss keep up the good work!
Fruitlady - The good thing is you are feeling better and will be able to keep up with what you have done so far.
Lori - How are you doing? You are looking more fabulous by the day. How much of your weight did you walk off? I'm so enjoying my treadmill.
Misspriss - Have you started weighing yourself again? Have you gotten in some smaller sizes...oooo I can just go visit your blog...be right back.

northern & jiggle- thank you, I'm really trying to get back to my normal self.

Hello everyone- Had 1240 cal. today, another good day. Still can't even look at junk food. I lost 8 ounces, it's going really slow, i don't understand it. I have not had anything processed for 3 days. I wonder if my age has anything to do with it. I'm 42, and have not had a period in 10 mo. I don't know what's wrong, i have no health insurance, so I don't go to the doctor. I know I'll have to eventually, but no money to pay for it. Good luck to us all!

Good to see you back, Jiggle! Question for you (since you measure your progress in sizes)...how long did it take to go from an 18W to a "regular" 18? I'm in 18W's right now (bought new work clothes at the beginning of September.) They're starting to get loose (yay!) but I'll probably wear them another month or so at least. I'm just chomping at the bit to shop in the "regular" department again. It's been so many years! I know some regular dept's only go to a 16, but I'll be so stoked the first time I can wear a non plus size pair of pants!!

Fruitlady...sometimes we all hit those weeks when we're doing really good and nothing seems to be moving on the scale. I'm sure it will pass sooner than later. Have you thought about weighing less often? I know some people really like to weigh daily, but for me that 1-2 lbs of water weight fluctuation would drive me nuts. I try to keep my weigh ins down to once a week, though sometimes I do weigh twice weekly.

Sucks about your health insurance situation. I do have it but I still don't go to the Dr. like I should because the deductable is so high. Thankfully I'm covered if anything big happens...but these days it's hard to shell out the money for the routine stuff you should be doing when it all has to come out of your pocket. I don't understand why they don't cover the preventative stuff? Seems like it would save them more $ in the long run? Oh well, I guess that's a rant for a different day!

Anyhoo...I am overly chatty tonight! The weather is absolutely gorgeous today. 77 degrees in October in northern Minnesota! Took the dog for a walk on some of the x-country ski trails by our house. He had fun rustling through the leaves, lol.

Almost Friday, girls!!

Hey girls, i'm not doing so well. Just having mixed emotions about things and im seriously thinking about making a doctors appointment to talk about something for anxiety/depression. My anxiety is hard to deal with at times and since i no longer have that comfort of food it makes it really hard.

I will keep everyone updated. My Doc's appointment won't be until next week(i have to find a doctor first, don't have a regular one that I see). I have a dentist appointment Tuesday so maybe later in the week.

anyways. at least i walked this morning. My eating has been terrible though. I have healthy food here but i've been purposely choosing the crappy food sigh. Sorry, im going to go crawl back under my rock now

Thanks Northern ~ALL WENT WELL!

Jiggle~I walked for about my first year or more then added in the extra exercises within just the last 8 to 9 months or so.....So walking will take it off ya & keep ya decently tone too In most places...I just have issues with my upper arms ,Upper legs, & tummy~nothing major Though ~not saggy horrible skin hanging like they show from lots of weight loss on tv that needs surgery~I thank That all to walking it tones alot of stuff for us! SO KEEP IT UP~YOUR DOING FABULOUS! I promise walking works!

Love ya all But skipping to Amelia Now~ (Misspriss) ~I Have horrible anxiety attacks & know how u feel....I would definetly recommmend a doctors visit~I could not imagine having them still without the meds I am on. I think~stress can play a huge roll in weight loss...It's a mind thing & when Are mind is racing with an anxiety attack or depression...We can goof up~Get out from underneath that rock matte~(I Am spongebob~LOL~YOUR PATRICK Since your under the rock)No worries there both silly & patrick is cuter!) both hilarious~I hope I am getting a smile outta of u!)! hehehehe Anyways U Must regain control~If it's a trip to the doc u need a trip to the doc for u it should be...I am here Or On FB If u ever need to talk~HUGS!Hey u at least got to move into the pineapple...Must get out from under the rock!


As for me:
~I am Me~I am In a hurry as always~Love u all! 4 days to go lets make them count ~GIVE THEM YOUR ALL!

Sorry to cut this short but a mothers work never ends...UGH LOL~I gotta help with homework or it will not get done.

Hugs to Priss!

I'm sorry to hear about your anxiety/depression issues. These things run in my family and I know how miserable it can be both for the people going through it and the people who love them. Take care of yourself, girl! Mind, body and spirit!!

Ah MissPriss you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Depression and anxiety are tough issues to deal with. I have dealt with them for years and this is always a tough time of year for me. Are you still getting good sunlight in Georgia this month? I really have to work in October and November to get enough sun. I have a "happy-light" in my office and it helps a bit. Just a thought. I hope that you feel a boost of energy and revitalization soon!
Nursesara - Congrats on your CC Day victory! I won't quite make my goal, but I am still happy with my loss. I was being a bit optimistic, but that's ok. It didn't bring me down and that's what counts!
To the rest of you, I send you positive karma and inspiration to continue our journey together!!