Lori- That sounds pretty horrible! I'm sorry you are dealing with this. You seem to be doing the best you can though! Keep it up and hopefully things get better soon!!

Good luck and welcome, it's NEVER too late:hug:

Hey Miss Lady, so sorry you fainted; I am highly anemic too, and iron is a b***h!!!! I'm glad you're okay and you should see a good loss on your next WI

This right here is me, when I don't count...I gain, simple as that. I should have lost sooooo much more weight by now, but you know, it's a learning experience and I've learned that I need to count, and that's what it is.

I only update my ticker once a week, so yea...it made me feel good lol. I blame everything on TOM :devil: LOL

Thanks, I am! I have been working like a Mississippi field hand and working out...I no longer have no life outside of work and the gym...sad, lol. I hope you had fun at the festival, it's good to take some time away from the counting and just enjoy life...not too long, just a day or 2 LOL

Hey, I do that too! But once a week, usually on Friday morning or Saturday morning...whichever is the lowest, lol

I am super busy at work, we have 3 humongous events coming up back-to-back-to-back and they are working us hard. I've been going to the gym 6 days a week, and twice a day whenever I can. I am really starting to love all of the classes and variety I can take; I can't create my own high-calorie burning workouts, but I can attend someone else's and feel just as good. I'm getting my water down and just trying to push through, I'm taking it one day at a time and I threw away the "all or nothing" approach; I used to mess up Monday morning and say, " oh crap, gotta start next week" and proceed to eat like a cow the next 6 days. Now, I mess up, I fix it THAT DAY. Sorry to get all introspective, but I'm seeing new lows these past few weeks and it's making me think about what's working for me and what's not. See ya ladies...remember, WE CAN DO IT, there is NO reason we don't deserve our best bodies and our health!

:hug: Thanks so much 4 caring

Lori- WTF? That is just insane. I am SO SORRY! IS she mad about something, as irrational as it may be?? Wow. Anything to do with kids and CPS is a mother's worst nightmare. I was having post-partum anxiety with my 2nd, and i told the pediatrician (bad idea) and they mandated I get a psychological check-up before being able to see my baby again. My husband had to come pick me up, take me to my "analysis" and I spent hours explaining that I NEVER did anything...I simply told the pediatrician my concerns about feeling so awful and asking about anti-anxiety meds. It was the WORSt, i mean, WORST day of my life. I couldn't sleep for weeks b/c I thought someone would show up at my door and take my babies. Makes me want to cry just thinking about it. the system is in place for a reason, I know that, but i hear so any stories of people getting hassled for no reason, and it really shakes your world. Major hugs!

Lori - Sorry you are going through so much right now. So glad you are maintaining even with all the stress. My daughter is doing well now, she does not need treatment daily, but when she needs it she needs to have started on it a few days before I know...if you kwim.

Ann - I joined pretty late too but there's still plenty of time to lose weight! Welcome! :)

ChickieChicks - That's fantastic! I love going down to the next set of numbers, I'm really excited for whenever I see 180-something again, I haven't been there for about two years.

Lori - I'm sorry that you have to go through that, mother/daughter relationships can be frustrating sometimes. :( You're doing an amazing job staying strong and focused through all of that stress, I don't think that's something everyone could do.

PHAT- hope your feeling better now, take care of yourself.
Lori- Kids can be so ungrateful, I've been through so much crap with my son & my daughter sometimes. Take care & don't let anyone ruin your success!

Saturday & Sunday went over calories, today was a disaster at 3500! I made sure i did extra exercise all the days I went over calories. Today walked twice, total of 45min. It's so hot here, I couldn't be out too long. I'm gonna see a big gain, I'm tempted not to weigh myself for about 3 days and eat all healthy. Then I won't have to see the gain! All the crappy food is gone now, hubby just finished it off. I'll be safe tomorrow, I was feeling too free cause I allow myself to eat what I want as long as I eat all three healthy meals.

Fruitlady: When I have a really bad few days, I skip weigh-in for the week, just because I already know! Seems like you're getting back on track though. I hope the food was tasty!! :D

I finished the day in my target calorie range, a bit high. I ate a TON of junk. Well a medium cherry coolatta and then a whole bunch of chips with dip. Needless to say my dinner consisted of a nice salad. Then I had some milk with a protein powder shake mixed in and a small piece of chocolate LOL.
I also did 30mins of really recreational swimming, 20mins 30ds and 25mins crazy circuit training. It felt good to workout that hard though!
I did it in my basement though since it's so hot and humid. The basement was much cooler!

Lori I can't believe I missed your post...WTF?!?!? I am so sorry you are going through this :hug: it's just a phase (trust me, I was in that phase a few years ago...and I apologized to my mom a million times for all the **** I put her through) and she will get over it. Like my granny says, the proof is in the pudding and you will be victorious!!! I believe in you girl!!!

Hola chicas bonitas!

So, I had a bad weekend food wise. Saturday was okay, didn't go over calories by too much. But Sunday, I had a calorie bomb of 2200 cals. Considering, it's not too bad. I ate it all in the first half of the day and didn't eat the rest of the night because I was so full. And, I'm ashamed to admit, I purged. At work. My old food issues cropped up.

Later that night, my co-worker found the slip of paper on which I had calculated my calories. I was so embarrassed because I had told her I wasn't eating dinner because I had had out of date yogurt and my stomach was turning. Well, my stomach was turning and she found out the truth. So, I was caught in a lie. She didn't say anything to me about it, but it has been bothering me since and I hope to explain myself to her. I have been having paranoia about who she told, but I have to except that this happened for the better and made me accountable.

I am VERY pleased to admit that after I got home, I took a long shower and "overcame" my issues. I simply told myself that I am STRONG and I have conquered this- that it was only a minor blip on the radar. And yesterday I did wonderfully on plan! I wasn't able to exercise, but I plan on doing extra today. I feel so recharged now. I'm also dealing with some other things, but I've realized none of these things will not kill me. I am strong and I will be fine.

I weighed yesterday morning after I ate my breakfast and came in at 120.2- so, that's great! I had the food weight in my belly so I don't consider that .2 a gain (I wouldn't anyway, but it helped justify it in my head).

Lori- So sorry to hear that! :hug: Sounds like she is jealous of your success and the only way for her to stab back is to spread lies. Hopefully she'll get a good figurative smack on the head and see where she is wrong. And THANK YOU! I can't believe I'm here!

TDI- I love working out in my basement. My treadmill is down there so it's the perfect set up! Anywhere else and I'm dying! I hear you on the junk food. This weekend was bad for me with all the sugar I had. Ugh!

Fruit- Yes! Resist the scale! I always tend to avoid it when I know I've gained and I think it's been better for me that way. Sometimes the number is too stressful and backfires on me.

Envelope- Glad to hear your daughter is doing better. Hopefully the heat won't put too much stress on her lungs!

Fit- Major props! You're doing fantastic!

Chickie- Yay for being active! I have to say, I love stacking wood/doing the outdoor things. They're workouts without feeling like workouts!

Ann- Welcome! Never too late to join!

Lemon- You're doing great!!

Good Morning Chickies!!!

I'm back home, at work and my good old routine. I weighed myself this morning and thankfully I only gained a pound while away. I'm thinking it's water weight so I will be watering my body today to see how it goes the rest of the week. I had a blast with my family though.

I will say that the changes that I have made in my eating had an impact on my family. I made some beef kabobs and chicken kabobs. Used Mrs Dash, and Kitchen bouquet for Marinating and put them on the grill. They were fabulous. My husband did a Chicken Spaghetti using whole wheat pasta, chicken breast, low sodium cream of chicken and mushroom soup seasoned with Mrs Dash and no salt. Everyone loved it. My brothers wanted to know if he has any health issues that made him change and he said no. We just decided to get healthy and make sure our daughter will be healthy and have good eating habits.

I'm so far behind on personals so I'll just do a few.
Tdiprincess - Sounds like not any real damage done with the workouts so count it as a win!!
Fruitlady - I think you are going to be fine. Just remember to stay focused on your plan. As we all know there are going to be days that you just have to chalk up to the game.
Lori - I will say she will come to herself and realize that you are good to her. The bf and his mother will only be there for so long and then they will be ready for her to move. Friends will only be there for so long. I've been where she is and I can promise you a change is going to come. It took me three years to realize that damage I did to my relationship with my parents and it was a hard road back. But you do come back!!
Fit4Lyfe - Those workouts sound fabulous. Sounds like you are in your groove so keep up the good work. The results are so worth it!!

Todays Nugget: Remember you are the only you there is so enjoy your life and your body. Live a life that will leave a legacy of health for your family.

To y'all~Thanks so much~ I Love y'all & Sending hugs to everyone of u! Thanks so much to all of u for caring~I am sorry to have let it all out on here But I needed to somewhere & No better place then here~where I have some of the greatest friends I have ever known in my life.~May God Bless y'all today~Taking the boys out to the library ,then for a milkshake & me a small cone!(I am so happy today~Thanks for making me more happy everyone)

Ugh yesterday was bad.
B- protein shake with banana (300)
L- deli flat with too much PB (like 3 tbls) (400)
D- 1 slice pork tenderloin and greek salad (350)
S- 1 serving vegetarian lentil soup (160)

1210

Sounds good so far, right?

Add in grapefruit slices, 3 servings of triscuits, a serving of cheese and two frozen fruit bars for another 600 calories!

Yikes! I just can't seem to get into the groove of eating with a plan again after my vacation. It isn't so much the amount as the choices and when I gave in to them. Felt like a binge, felt out of control, felt like the bad old days of my eating disorder.

I did 30 minutes medium intensity workout on the treadmill and upper body toning with free weights. Too hot to go for a bike ride or even a walk.

So I am thinking that today is going to be a water cleanse day, like a system check, just to get myself back on track and focused on my goal. At the moment, 20lbs down, I seem to have taken my eyes off the prize.


I will be 150lbs by Labor Day and able to run 3 miles in 30 minutes and bike a 20 mile route in 1hr 30min. I WILL. I will NOT give up. I WILL get myself under control. I will NOT wallow in self pity over how hard this can be. I WILL remember that my life is worth this effort.

I wish everyone a successful day with no stress in it. A day of being happy being ourselves and remembering that we are strong and capable and worth every effort to be healthy. A day where we don't hurt ourselves with word, thought or deed and in which we don't allow anyone else to either.

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Ugh, Lori, that sounds so stressful. I hope she comes to her senses soon.

of course as soon as I write that I'm doing great with my eating, I have a "stress eating" day and get to 2600 calories. On the good side, I've been painting the exterior of my house, so I get about 4 hours of hard labor in every night, and that (usually) keeps me from the fridge as well.

Today I have a potluck at work. I need to go for a couple of reasons, but I'm determined to keep my eating under control. It's only about 8 people so there won't be TOO many temptations. We'll see.

im guilty as charged as well for going over calories this past weekend.. sometime it just happens.. but keep pushing!

swimming is a good burn :) try to stay cool in this humidity!

dont feel bad about the off plan weekend, it seems like we all have slipped up in some way! maybe its the heat! & dont feel embarrassed about your coworker even though i understand, you dont owe an explaination to anyone!! :) lol keep up the good work & exercise..

i asked for salt subsitutes last week & everyone was directing me to ms. dash.. i havent tried them yet but after reading about your kabobs, i think i might try them.. lol .. its great when you cook a delicious healthy meal & you actually enjoy it :)

oh & thanks for those nuggets.. they're almost as good as chicken nuggets :yes;

God bless, Lori. stay strong & youre in my prayers :hug:

i like that 'I WILL" section... Keep going, dont give up! You had a bad day, but you have a positive state of mind.. keep going!


good luck with the tempting food during the potluck~!


well today has been pretty good so far, no off plan munchies, but the day is young.. keep your fingers crossed for me ladies.. about to leave work, so have a BLEssED on plan night~!