4star- it will get better!! your health and feelings of well being are the most important and therefore i am very glad you feel better!! sleep is very important!!

northernrose- wine is totally worth it. i also find that any "gain" from over "wine-ing" comes off pretty fast! (booze cals aren't real cals?? they only make your clothes fit tighter??? ha)

toobig- you know what they say, tom water weight brings a big WHOOOOSH! hold on!!


Thank you for all of your well wishes for the interview! it went well, I HOPE. i am waiting for a response about a 2nd interview- i WANT THIS JOB. it is the exact step i need to take in my career. and it will move fast as i have let them know that i do have another contract offer on the table (as i do).

also though, more stress. the position i just finished, is literally, terrible. i hated it. it's not in my field, and it's very low paying (compared to what i am used to making). on the other hand, this job that i WANT desperately, is literally, a porshe compared to a 23 year old camry lol - the salary is LITERALLY twice, as well as it is permanent with a profitable organization, and i will be working in my actual degree field. my fingers, are crossed forever.

i am trying to "hold off" on signing this offer- obviously. i have about a week to play with, but i am on the rocks and trying to avoid the fridge.

i've been sick since tuesday, had 2 binges (although they are much less frequent, and far less calorie dense now which is positive i guess). i did make it to the studio today finally (After yet another 4 day hietus- and i've stopped running, again) AND i saw 179.8 on the scale this morning post yoga, after breakfast. i've eaten pretty low today (i'm not formally counting, but i'd ball park between 1400-1500, good mix of fats/proteins/veg) so tomorrow is weigh in, and i am hoping to see that's 179.8 again, although realistically it will probably be 180. - something. only time will tell i guess lol

Cabin. UGH. That's all I'm saying. 179 this am. Yes ladies, from 163 to 179... water weight.. I know but still. And I had yet another bad day today so might be in the 180ies tomorrow. I'm so ready for cabin season to be over. I know I can get it off and in two weeks I'll be back to where I was but I said no more binges and this weekend was one big binge.

169 this morning. Why can't I kick myself in gear and lose this last 10#s? And why did we order pizza? And wtf is up with me making eight dozen oatmeal raisin cookies? Who does that? I am losing my mind.

toobig exact issue, at 169 as well. EXACT could've written that post.
hang in there, by the skin of your teeth!

me: 180.8 - no 'change' from last week, but saw a new low. if i stick to my guns, next monday should be a big loss!

179.2 this morning, not as bad as I thought it would be after the hiatus that included a giant pecan roll, dairy queen, pumpkin candy, cake, and out to eat twice yesterday... ugh. come on water weight... :) please?

Oh no not DQ!!!!


168.5 this morning. But I am still walking the dogs.

Hope everyone has a great on plan day

179.6!!!
NOT going back in the 180s

hellerwork review- AMAZING, but pain train.

essentially, it's the progressed version of ART and it's not spot work, it deals with misalignments of the whole body.

also, more pressure then ART.

pro: it's like i have a new body, last night was the first time i could do backbends in a long, long time.

con: i am bruised. literally, bruised, not visibly, but it hurts like **** (although way less then my spine hurt). while not everything is "healed" it is very visible progress.

Ugh. A few snacky days and I was at 201 this morning. I'M SO NOT GOING BACK THERE!!! I know it's bloat but I refuse to be outside of Onederland so I am gonna nip this in the bud right now. I am pre-planning my foods for today to see if that helps me not snack so much and I ate a good breakfast this morning. I will also get some exercise. This is going to be a solid on-plan day!

175.6 this morning... not a happy number but much better than the 179 I was at yesterday, I'll NEVER in my life see the 180ies again, I haven't yet wrapped my head around saying that about the 170s so I'm not that upset over it but just annoyed that I have the hardest time telling myself it's not worth it while I'm eating it. because it so isn't. I wouldn't even want to admit to all of the things I consumed this weekend, I'm a little amazing I only gained 12lbs to be honest with you all. I think 165 is a good number for my body to be at, it likes it there and I like it there.

I have the snacky bug too! So much so I'm having to trade whole meals because of it!

But other than that doing pretty good. Iv been exercising 3 days straight, and doing my ab exercises so fingers crossed the scale will be kind end August. 64.1 kgs this morning.

Bridgettedavis - 165 seems like a good weight for you. You look so beautiful in your photos! Just right!

I hear Carry on Losing & 4 Star on the snacks. I find it especially tough in the evening, and in the pub strangely (crisps & nuts!)

I seem to be wooshing a little. 219 today, which was amazing to see. Saving the real celebration for official weigh-in on Sunday & hoping it sticks.

How did you do today 4star?

167 this morning. I have no idea from one day to the next what the darn scale is going to say. I am so close to 100 #s lost and I can not seem to get there.

I hope the snack monster leaves everyone in peace and we all have an on plan day.

167 is a good number toobig :) You just can't seem to see that darn 166 though, have you seen it yet? As for me 171.5 this morning, should be back into the 160 by friday... thank goodness for that.

I did ok but not quite where I wanted to be. Ate around 1800 cals and ended up with a 900+some odd calorie deficit for the day(was shooting for 1000). I burned 2700 cleaning my bootie off....but this morning, I am sitting waiting for my pain reliever to kick in b/c I kind of over-did it.

Today, I am focusing on 1600-1750 cals and I think I am gonna trade cleaning my carpets for an errand day. Today will definitely be an arthritis workout video day so I can get loosened up.

Thanks for checking in on me.

Me too!:dust:

i consumed , some embarassing things yesterday. i had the second interview- i dont think it went so hot. now i am negotiating (trying to) the contract that i do not want to accept. trying to avoid any food sources as i already had to trade lunch due to some snacking issues.


AHHH

I'm really proud of myself. I was really tired this evening and against my better judgement decided to nap for an hour and then head to the gym. By the time I woke up it was midnight. Normally I'd say, oh well - too bad but I quickly changed into my exercise gear and hit the gym. Put in 30 mins cardio (normally aim for 45 to 60) but that's ok. I'll compensate in the coming days.

Weighed in at 63.6 kgs this morning. I know people who eat heavy for breakfast (main meal) and then go light the rest of the day. I really wish I could stomach that but I can barely handle cereal. Too bad, may have seen that elusive 62 kgs sooner but it's fine. I'm learning to just focus on the specifics (exercise 6 times a week, fasting one main meal a day, nutritious dinner etc) and not obsess about hitting goal.

You guys are amazing! Love reading all about your individual journies, the ups, downs and in- betweens.

165 this morning. I had never seen anything below 167 until this morning. I really needed a surprise on the scale, I was getting ready to throw in the towel.

4star- I am glad you are feeling better!

Bridgettedavis- Way to go on getting that extra weight back off!

stimkovs- Don't stress eat! I have a huge problem with stress eating :(

CarryOnLosing- WOW! I am so impressed! I can't seem to get me out to the garage to lift weights.

I hope everyone has a great day!

toobig, CONGRATS!! All of your hard work is paying off!!


i'm at 181 flat, after being at 181 flat yesterday and not going to the studio.

i might avoid it all weekend as well. not so sure yet. considering shooting up to ottawa for the weekend- that will DEFFINATELY result in a gain lol

Hi all. Still having some bloating issues but ate right at 1800 cals yesterday which was a little higher than I wanted but filled with some good quality foods. Still, an 800 cal deficit rather than 1000 but the scale was back below 200 this morning so I am relieved. I am still bloated. I have ring imprints on my fingers when I take my rings off. I think this is the birth control doing this so I am going to a lower dose. I need the hormone regulation so I really want to give this med a thorough try even if I bloat to some extent. My hope is that now I am getting sleep, my body will catch up and regulate it's own hormones soon.
:crossed:


stimkovs- Keep your chin up!

toobig- :woohoo:

northernrose- How's that whooshing?

bridgettedavis-Keep at it.

Carry On Losing-I am not a big breakfast eater either. I usually have a late breakfast unless I wake up really hungry.

Toobig - wooooooop! Your hard work has finally been reflected on the scale! So glad u persevered. That's a lesson I'll remember. And you can so hit the weights, just push yourself for just a day and subsequent days will (may) be easier.

4star - hope you find the right dose for you. At least you're sleeping a bit better!

Just got back from the gym 67 minutes cardio and about 40 mins weights/abs. Never realized how much back fat I have....denial is a beautiful thing.

Hey ladies, how do you deal with the extra attention from men. I'm so used to being invisible, now that I'm losing weight Im putting a little more effort into wearing nice shoes, dressing well, a Lil make up. But im finding the attention, flattering yes, but a bit intimidating as well (and enough to send me straight into a pool of Snickers bars, what I can't handle I 'release' in a binge). So used to having a permanent scowl on my face (defensive). A few days ago a guy stopped me just to say hi - I thought he was going to mug me!! Lol. I'm not complaining but how have you ladies reconciled your mindset with your evolving body?

^ Carryonlosing - yes it's weird. I mean, I haven't even lost that much. But that little bit of extra confidence seems to go a long way in terms of how much more often I get checked out. Hmm - no tips as of yet, though.

I have been sticking at 219 over the last few days, which is great. Then went to the pub last night where there was a FREE buffet. Nooooo! I ate cheese, fruit and crackers. I am 223 again this morning. It just goes to show bloat is real! As Bridgettedavis has been demonstrating!

So, I am optimistic I will be back to 219 soon.

bloat is sooo real!! was back down to 171 yesterday morning... 181 this morning after a few drinks (till about 3am so I'm sure it's mostly all water weight.. ashamed, but it was fun.. and life is short :) time to work it off!!

CarryOnLosing- I wish I had some words of wisdom. Everyone is nicer to me now that I have lost weight.

165.5 this morning. Hopefully the scale will continue to be kind.

Hope everyone stays OP this weekend.

Northernrose and too big - thanks. Hmmmm something I'll have to figure out as I go along.

64.0 kgs this morning. :) Going to get myself pampered today. Oh and it's my cheat day - yay! Wish you all a great weekend!

167 this morning. I think the family will get something light for family dinner. I'm tired of either eating too much or doing the whole grit your teeth until its over thing every weekend.

Lol!!!

Well, I kind of let my diet slide for a few weeks. :o Thankfully, I finally found my willpower reserves and I'm back on track now. I'm sorry I let so much time pass but oh well. :(

August Goal 198
Current 201.4

It's great to see so many doing so well! Keep on keeping on and never give up!!

Welcome back eatmore!! you're back and that's all that matters! I've been letting it slide a little more than I would like too, but as long as you keep coming back before it gets bad that's all that matters!

back down to 176.2 from 181.0 yesterday, hopefully still some water weight holding on and I'll see the low 170ies tomorrow :) gotta get back in those 160ies it's such a beautiful thing to see on the scale!!

Welcome back Celery! I was wondering where you had go to. Glad to see you here again.

220 this morning. Was hoping for 219, but staying positive - weight is going DOWN after all! I just seem to have bouncing round the low 220s for weeks. Sigh.

I am now the same weight I was in January :carrot:

Bridgettedavis,
Yep, you are right ... It's all about never giving up! ;)
Thanks much for the welcome back and good luck with that water weight! :)

Northernrose,
Great attitude! and thanks for the welcome back!
I'm so glad I came to my senses, finally! ;)
Hang in there with those 220s! Ain't it great to be a loser? -snicker- :D

I had a reaaaally nice surprise this morning~~
I saw the scales drop below 200 (199.8) for the first time in many, many years!!!
and...
I'm halfway to my overall goal!!

... So yes, I am happy to be back on plan and posting here! ;)

170 on the scale this morning. My stomach is weird feeling.

toobig,

Sounds like that ole' bloaty feeling... :p
Hang tough ... your 160s will be back soon! :)

yucky yucky toobig... 180 for me again too.. tummy feeling very big.. UGH. ready to get back to the gym tomorrow!!

Hey everyone,

I saw 209 this morning. There may be hope of getting back under 200 after all. I've been on again, off again several times the last year but I started the TOPS weight loss support group for weekly weigh-ins and it seems to have helped this week. Hopefully I'll stick around this time.

hi chickies! im baaack.

just spent 3 days in Ottawa - the "not so collage town" that i spent the last 5 years. i am happier, calmer, more collected- and learnt some self-respect.

i stayed with a guy friend, and ate like a guy all weekend. AND GUESS WHAT?

i mean, it's 11 pm. i haven't seen a scale in 3 days, and well first thing i did? got naked and stepped on the scale.

my weigh in last monday was 180.8. what did i weigh right now? 181. after a weekend of eggs, bacon, nachos, sandwiches, wraps, and assorted boozes and even a 4 am trip to mcd's. what did i learn? lots. how did my friend eat? he has a big breakfast (brunch) and a decently big dinner. i ate more carbs this weekend, then i've seen in a long time. i walked lots, and i made it to my old studio once!! i even bought a new yoga costume (yay). but what did i do? i didn't eat it all. i didn't "sneak" eat, i ate when i was hungry, i enjoyed my food, i walked as much as i could, i went dancing, and i saw A LOT of friends. i realized that i don't have to eat it all, and i don't have to be particularly selective. am i no longer hungry? time to slow down the eating. is the food really good?keep eating- but leave out the "not so great parts". it was good!

i know that i am currently both dehydrated, and hungover. this means that i won't see much lower then 179. something tomorrow morning hopefully, but it will still be a lower weigh in!! yay.

169.5 this morning.

Its great to see so many people back on board!

Monday is my long day at work so I have to get started but I am thinking good thoughts!

179.5. but i can guarantee that i'm retaining some bloat from my carbosaurus-rex weekend. still a 1lb loss- i actually usually see higher losses mid-week, but weigh mondays because it inspires me to make better choices over the weekend.

back to the studio, and back on the job hunt today.

thinking good thoughts for everybody as well!

174 this morning... gotta stop losing the same weight over and over again it's really frustrating! Ran 4 miles this morning so that felt good I really want to get to the gym everyday this week.

stim- oh my gosh, good for you! I always wonder why it's always all or nothing with me.. why can't I just eat like a normal person? Why- when it's bad, is it awful!??? Like you said sneak eating.. eating till you feel like you just might explode and then when there is a little room open from digesting.. fill it up real quick... why can't I have a handful of chips? I have to eat none or the wholleee bag. I wish I knew why my brain worked that way. UGH. We went out Sat night and after doing good all day I decided since we were going out I should make it worth it! So between 6pm and 1am, I ate kashi fire roasted crackers (still at my house) stopped at got an ice cream cone from McDonalds on the way to dropping the kids off at my parents, and then ate some pumpkin bars she made, some almond m&ms and then some peanutbutter M&ms, and then a veggie burger and waffle fries for *dinner* and then we went to perkins after the bar and split an appetizer sampler with my friend and then got a muffin on the way out.. and two more pumpkin bars when I got back to my parents... (man actually writing that down and looking at it makes me see how AWFUL it is.) but if I were normal I could have eaten one of the pumpkin bars when we got to my parents.. none of the m&ms, the veggie burger and even some fries with them probably. and that should have been fine. I could have even done the app sampler with my friend but there was no need for the muffin and more pumpkin bars... ugh.