[Luxorbea]

First of all, I am soooo excited about the Labor Day Challenge! That's right around my b-day, so working on that will be like a long term gift to me

I have been slacking off in a major way. I have not been to the gym since before my Vegas trip....and honestly don't think I'll be back there before next month. I've been trying to stick as close to home as I can in case my dad needs anything. He had chemo last Thursday, and had a few pretty bad days the beginning of the week, but is feeling better now. I'm just worried about him. Anyway, my eating habits got totally out of whack the past couple weeks too. Started skipping breakfast. Trying to get that back on track. Going to make sure I go to the Farmer's Market tomorrow to get some fresh fruits/veggies.

Sno, I don't think I really have a secret. I just think that my habits were so horrible before I started the challenge, that just doing the smallest things helped a lot. That and I told myself that this is the last time I am starting this. So, either I keep working at it and get to a weight where I can be happy and proud to be, or I give up and hate the way I look the rest of my life LOL. Honestly, I think the biggest change I have made was portions. We have these "pasta bowls" that are like plates, but the sides slant up, so they are kinda bowls...well, it makes it soooo easy to just pile the food up- and I did. It actually makes me sick to my stomache to think of how much food I used to eat for dinner. I'm guessing on average I'd put 2-3 servings of food into my bowl (prolly a litte more for hubby) and THEN we'd get seconds!!! I'd probably eat more calories in that dinner hour than I do all day long now! So, that's my secret

It's really frustrating because very few people have commented that I look any better. My MIL actually has been making comments about how "run down" I look, and how I should take better care of myself if I hope to see my kids grow up. And my hubby is so proud of how much I've lost, he gets just as frustrated that everyone doesn't just gush over how great I'm doing LOL He wants to tell everyone how much I've lost, and I'm like no! LOL I don't want to go around saying Hey, look how much less fat I am. I'd like them to notice, but on their own y'know?

Of course, it's that TOM again, so I'm feeling all bloated and huge. I step on the scale and it says 265! It's a crazy world where I think 265 feels huge! LMAO and I couldn't zip up my size 22 jeans today....so I had to put on the 24s. And at first I was bummed, then I thought hey, I was in 28s and just barely getting that zipped! So, I'll take the 24s one week a month!

I keep wanting to race forward to the end, and I have to keep forcing myself to look back at what I have done already. I'll get where I want to go. Eventually.

Hope you all have a great day!

[dollypie]

Well I didn't make it to the gym this morning...sleep just was just so much better. I have been waking up around 2 or 3am and not being about to go back to sleep until like 4am and then my alarm goes of at 5am and I hit SNOOZE! Maybe I should start trying to go in the evening, but I am just so tired then too. I really need to get my act together. I know it best for both myself and the baby I just can't make myself move lately...

[40 before 40]

Good Morning everyone,

TGIF again. The weeks just seem to fly by lately. I kicked my cold finally and will get back to the gym tomorrow. I have a 40th birthday party to go to tonight but will be taking it easy and not staying to late. Everything is back to normal as far as my weight goes. I have stabiized at 158 and will behave this weekend.

Lux you are doing so awesome and with the stress of your Dad being ill. I don't know how you do it but keep up with the positive and never mind the MIL. Sometimes they just have to get their 2 cents in and is worth absolutely 0.

The food plan sounds so easy to follow Sno. There is many a day I wish all the choices were already made especially when I'm cooking for the family and then different for me. I weighed 198 when I started this weight loss thing and found it pretty depressing thinking about 70+ lbs to loose but it seemed to happen in stages for me usually 10-15 lbs at a time and now that I 'm getting closer it's more like 5 lbs at a time. My current mini goal is to get into the 140's by my birthday.

Dolly I'm not pregnant and can't seem to give up sleep in the morning to go to the gym. I have crazy cravings when I don't get proper sleep so its as important as exercise to me.

Have a great weekend!!!

Nina

[Snowbrocade]

Hi all:

I am so happy because I really feel like I can do this thing! Having the hubby do it too is so awesome. And I finally feel in control. Thanks for hanging in there with me you all! Since everyone is talking about birthdays, my 49th comes in December--33 weeks away. My goal is to be in onederland by then.
And at my goal weight by my 50th!!

I have lost 7 lbs so far--mostly water I am sure but it feels nice and encouraging. I am working on the labor day challenge and will put it up soon--then we can transfer over.

Luxor: You alway have such great posts. And coming down so many sizes! Congratulations! That is so great and must really inspire you. I just ordered some goal jeans--18W Baby Phat jeans on E-bay. I love how those look. I have the 20w which is still snug but I think the weight is just going to roll off of me and I am ready to move into the next size! I hate it when people dont notice my weight loss--I think they just see me as big, period, so when that decreases it has to be a lot before some people notice. On the other hand, some people really notice every little bit. Which is so great.

dolly: I makes sense to be tired--you are creating life! Sleep is really important. How about working out at lunchtime? Even having a regular walking routine will help.

Nina: Have a really wonderful time. I love birthdays and always go crazy on mine. It is so great that you did your goal--40 by 40. That is really impressive. I am sending you wishes that this will be the last time you ever have to do this!!

[dollypie]

Good Morning Ladies,

Did anyone have an eventful weekend? I sure didn't and it was great. DH and I just worked in the yard and were lazy. He did cooked the best ribs yesterday, but some how I don't the they were counter balanced by the spinach salad. Oh well....I did go to the gym today. After a week off it was hard, took it really slow and did a few weights. I do feel much better this morning. For the past three days I have had the worst headaches and had to break down and take something last night. I think it maybe because I am not drinking enough water so back to the 8 glasses a day!

Sno, it is so great that you have the support of your husband. It makes a world of difference. I tried to talk to DH and trying to get me to healthier this week and he just laughed and said my baby can anything he wants. Already he thinks its a boy and that I should eat so much food. He did agree with me...let's just see how the week goes.

[Luxorbea]

Dolly- sounds like you are doing great! I know I really need to get back to the gym, my body feels all tight and achey...from experience I know that means I havent' been doing stretches.

Well, I weighed in today at 258! Goal met! Now I just need to make sure I can keep it all off while losing even more It's funny, last night at dinner, my brother & his wife were over and we were talking about New Year Resolutions, and my brother said "It's April, there's no one still sticking to their resolution!" And I got to say I AM! My resolution was to change my eating habits for the better, and I'm sticking with it!

Last week was TOM and I could not stay away from chocolate for nothing! Most days I limited myself to just a few chocolate covered peanuts...my cals were still high, but at least under control. I made sure that each time I reached for chocolate (or salty stuffs- I found Chex Mix.....) I added it to FitDay first, so I knew how many cals and could decide then it it was worth it. And some of the time, I put it away, and some of the time I ate it. It was all about being informed for me this week. It kept me in line LOL

Hope everyone else is doing well!

[Snowbrocade]

HI all:

First: to Luxor--you are awesome! That is so great that you achieved your goal and can really use Fitday in a way that allows you chocolate on TOM. Great JoB!

My first week on Nutrisystem was awesome--no cheats. I have lost 8 lbs--most of it water I am sure--but I will take it! I know on the next challenge I will be kicking butt.

Dolly--your hubby is funny--good luck with getting him on the bandwagon--that helps. Eating healthy while pregnant can be really hard! Ribs dont sound so bad--after all you need protein!

Have a great week everyone, and I will start the new thread soon!

[40 before 40]

Hi there everyone,

I had another busy weekend but managed to stay on track most of the time. I'm now down to ticker weight again and I'm going to stick to it all week. I spent 10 hours in an arena watching my youngest daughter's provincial cheerleading finals. They did great placing 4th out of 12 in her category. The funniest thing to watch was the parents category. They were great and definately know how to put on a comedy show. After 10 hours of sitting I decided to book a massage therapy session tonight because my back is pretty stiff today.

Congratulations Lux your awesome!!!!! Glad you stuck to your resolutions and made your goals. Keep it up girl!!!

Sno you had a great first week of nutrasystem. 8 lbs is wonderful and I'm sure it's not all water weight. Hope your second weeks goes as well.

Take care all,

Nina

[dollypie]

Good Morning Ladies,

We made it to the gym for the second day in a row this week! It was hard running on the treadmill so I walked a bit and then did some running. Isn't it amazing that if you take a week off from exercise when you go back it is so hard. Hopefully by Thursday or Friday I will have my normal routine back in shape. So last night I cooked a healthy fish dinner and then was craving something real chocolaty, but I feel asleep on the couch and then was too tired to go to the kitchen. So problem solved I guess. I packed another healthy salad for lunch today and have made plans for a healthy dinner. I think the key for me is going to be planning from here on out. When I get home if there is no plan then we go out or order in. So I am going to make meal plans for tomorrow today. We will see how that goes.

Luxorbea, Way to go on meeting your goal!!! You have made it this far that there is no turning back!

Sno, Great job on the weight loss! Another lady in our office did nutrisystem and she did lose weight with the program. She said it was so much that the food was so different it was that she did have all the food choices because they were already made for her.

40, I hope you enjoyed your massage!

[Snowbrocade]

Hi all

I had a busy day planned and then I didnt sleep well last night so i got up at 5am and cancelled everything and slept in! Now everything is rescheduled for Wednesday. The hubby and I are going to start swimming tomorrow early.

Just finished my walk and now its time for stretching and doing some housework.

Nina--great about the massage--they help me a lot. I have one schedule for friday with my best friend. We get a couples room so we can talk while we get massaged--it is fun!

dolly; planning really helps huh? And eating salad. On my current plan you eat a salad for lunch and a salad for dinner. It feels really healthy. And you are right--all my meals are already planned so I dont have to think about anything. Yesterday I went to lunch with my friend--had a salad with lowfat dressing on the side. I keep lunch bars in my purse so I was set. And I didnt feel deprived.

I am going to set up the challenge for next week now--have a great day all!

[Snowbrocade]

Here is the new challenge thread! Maybe we can all introduce ourselves and set goals!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111412


Whoops! I posted the wrong link--hope this works!!

[Luxorbea]

Nina- sounds like wuite an exciting weekend! Ever since I saw Bring it On, I've wanted to go to a cheerleading competition LOL Congrats to your daughter * her team! And congrats to you to getting back to ticker weight! Hope you enjoyed that massage, you earned it!

Dolly- LOL I love your new technique for avoiding cravings- just sleep em off! Ha, I did the same thing while preggers with my youngest And it is so encouraging to see you working to get back into your exercise routine! I am going to try and get to the gym myself tomorrow.

Sno- Sounds like the nutrasystem is really working well for you! Glad to hear you took care of yourself and postponed stuff so you could rest. Hopefully you get a great night sleep tonight! And thanks for starting the new challenge thread, I'm gunna go introduce myself now

[Snowbrocade]

oops! sorry put the wrong url above--hope you werent too confused Luxor!

Anyway I fixed it so it should work!

[Luxorbea]

I ended up finding the link, but my internet went down Been doing that a lot lately. Anyway, gave me some time to rework my numbers a bit LOL Gunna go try again to post

[Luxorbea]

OMG! I just had to come and tell you all! I stepped on the scale this morning and it said 254!!!!! Which I'm thinking is just the rest of the TOM gain finally going away.

Not going to change the ticker until Monday....just saw that and am jumping up and down now LOL

Hope everyone else has a great day also!

Aimin, WBM, Sumi, how are you ladies doing? I hope you join us for the Labor Day Challenge!