brigettedavis- i am with you.

i would kill to see those pesky 160s again.

i have a big wedding on sept 15th, my date (as in i'll know for sure tomorrow) is somebody i met at the begging of this summer, and is somebody that has both changed my life, and inspires me even from 500 kms away. he is, exceptionally fit and healthy, he knows (and doesn't question) my issues, i have THE PERFECT dress, which currently fits. it's one of those, classic jcrew "Teaparty" dresses, so think, lily pullitzer at the derby- summer dress, printed, strapless, very cinched at the waist. 1. it is gorgeous, but i have the "Extra boob" overhang a little. also, this is a dress that i in no way, shape or form can put on by myself, i cannot wear a bra with it (it has like, little clasp things on the inside, but it needs an extra pair of hands, which means somebody is going to have to zipping me into this thing (cough cough my date)- and it better be an easy operation =).

so, game on for september? mouth shut, gym clothes on, rain sleep or snow?

you know what's better then fair food? a lb of celery. ya, i said a lb.
HA

(sorry guys, too much coffee again).

65.2 kgs this morning.

Whew! Lucked out with a .6 pound loss at my weigh-in tonight, even though I've puffed up for TOM.

Mer du Japon - congrats!!! I can't wait to be able to say that!

65.6 kgs this morning. Made a decision to quit with the self- sabotage. Taking it a day at a time.

168 this morning. REALLY happy with that. Can't believe after all the crap I ate yesterday that I'm not up from salt.

I am also ready for cooler weather. It is easier for me to lose weight when its cooler. Maybe I feel more like cooking when its cool out?

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

182 this morning, i ate probably about 1200 cals and worked out twice yesterday (Spinning was awesome!)

it's 7 am, and i'm up to go to the studio now.

hopefully these 4 lbs are dominantly water weight, and i can see the high 170's by the end of the week again!

174.6 this morning.. that's a bigger water weight loss than I expected, but I'll take it. day 2 of being back on plan.. bring it.

Hi all. Just checking in. Was at 195.8 yesterday and 198.0 this morning. This weight fluctuation is a bugger. Still keeping at it. I had dinner out the other night before the 195 and am having a date Thursday night so I'll be eating out again. I normally, wouldn't do that but it's a special occasion. I'll try to keep it down the rest of the week though and see where I end up.

Good luck to everyone. I haven't had a long time to catch up b/c I share a computer now but I'm rooting for us all!

Originally Posted by gailr42:
1. Continue to count calories carefully - weigh and measure my food

2. Work toward walking 2 miles, three times a week. I am up to 1 mile now, but not sure I can do it three times a week.

3. I want to loose 5 pounds in August.

I am still counting and measuring my food.

I am up to about 1.25 miles walking.

I have lost 5 pounds as of this morning!

Total of 25 lbs lost.

I saw 179.8 this morning, after the studio, before anything aside from a coffee, a banana and a little peice of cheese eaten, and I was really slacking on the water consumption in the class, which I'm assuming did it. I've been hungry all day- I've had probably an extra 400 cals in protein today so, I'm hoping for a 180.- on the scale tomorrow, but will probably be closer to 181.

i need to get back in the 170s!!! I have another big bad weekend coming up, and I WILL GAIN. :(

This whole, "having a social life that involves drinking" must end. but my friend is coming down from 400 miles away for a 2 day music festival. she's staying at my house so i can somewhat control the eating, aside from the hangover breakfasts/ us going out for dinner. AHHH.

Then the wedding is in 2 weeks. I am nervous.

Originally Posted by 4star:
well thank you! I love that quote about the universe!

To be honest, I am at this point b/c pressuring myself and trying to exert perfect control doesn't do anything for me. I have to accept that I will have problems, injuries, hormonal fluctuations that bring bloat and cravings but I also accept and declare that I am capable of overcoming all of those obstacles to get to where I need to be. I may have to learn new coping skills, constantly practice self-care, and learn to be as kind to myself as I am to others but those things are all possible if I want them for myself and I do!

Sometimes, I am too hard on myself or get down about my limitations but I am finding it easier to put that in perspective when I think about what advice I'd give to a good friend in my situation. I'd tell them they're ok, they'll get where they are going and if they don't have the skills now, they are surely capable of acquiring them, just persevere. No matter what, keep/safeguard your spirit b/c that is one limit that you choose!

Hmmm...Perhaps I should print that as a reminder for myself....;)

I have to say thank you for writing this. Life is so funny. It brings you things you've been asking for in ways you didn't imagine. I needed to read these words so badly today. Thanks for your insight and for sharing your thoughts. I printed your words... they are in front of me everyday so I can remember them!

failure of a day. ugh.

Originally Posted by gailr42:
I am still counting and measuring my food.

I am up to about 1.25 miles walking.

I have lost 5 pounds as of this morning!

Total of 25 lbs lost.

Congratulations! 25 pounds is a big chunk of loss. I'm hoping to hit that mark soon.

167 again this morning. At least I can hope to not end this month with a gain. And really at his point that is the most important thing.

gailr42- Way To Go!!! 25 pounds is alot!

Thanks, Cool Mom and too big! Sacred Kestrel, just, WOW! Your exercise program is totally awesome.