Still here!!!!
 

Hi everyone, its been awhile since I have checked in, I have been really busy, but pleased to say that I WILL meet my goal of 1000 excercise minutes for the month of April. I am so happy to have found this site. It has kept me accountable when I have wanted to quit. So what's up for May....:carrot: I hope everyone is doing great. I am still only down two pounds, but I have faith that those pounds will be coming off soon. :D

[B]Oh Steamie, today I was eatin' like a lumberjack........gawd I can't stand it., wahhhhhhh (me crying) I'm so frustrated.

thank you for your support on running.......I will just go along as best I can and that's that. Are you by chance at goal weight Steamie?? That's exactly how I felt when I went down 35 pounds and decided to quit smoking because I thought it made so much sense.........THEN I SLAMMED ON 18 POUNDS ALMOST OVERNIGHT....GAWD, GAWD, GAWD!!!![B]

beautiful4me: keep the faith in the weight loss! i figure, as long as you don't give up you have to succeed... cause there isn't any other option :)

sockmonkey: i know how you feel about just wanting to wake up and be down with all the weight loss... that thought is what keeps me going sometimes... knowing that i'm working TODAY so that can happen... i know it's hard not to get down sometimes, but that's why we have these boards! so on your down day someone can say something motivating and then on someone else's down day you can be the movitator... so althought the process is VERY slow, you deserve the reward :)

Lytricia - Great job on the run! I know how amazing it feels to shave time off of long runs... enjoy the hard earned success, especially considering what you had to work through to get there...

Ray of Light - in the long run quitting smoking is the much better deal! you can always lose the weight... which is why we are all on this board anyways... i know if my sisters quit smoking i would be so proud of them and wouldn't mind the few extra lbs they would gain intially. Good luck in the training for the race!!!

Fullsteam: Well... Thunder from Down Under of course is the all austrailian male review on the strip... it was actually quite hilarious... these 5 austrailians strip down to their speedo things, but each scene is themed, like one is a cowboy and then another a nascar driver... it was funny tho cause the acting was sooo CHEESY and the dance moves were like a really BAD backstreet boy video... but overall it was a good time... my favorite part was when one of them picked up someone's Bud Light and poured it over himself and then shook his hair so it sprayed dramatically into the crowd. oh man, good times...

Unfortunately i am back in Dallas now... but i had a lot of fun in Vegas.

ALL: Good Luck this weekend!!! only 3 more days in April!!!

Hi everyone : )

Hope you all having a great weekend. I just went and posted our new thread for the month of May so it's ready for us so let's get ready for our new month. I will be weighing in tomorrow and will report my updated progress. Last I checked, I was down 18....I'll see what happens tomorrow. My stats thus far are as follows: Feb -9lbs, March -5 lbs, April, so far -4 (I didn't weigh in last week). I am down 2 pant sizes and now fit into my 10 white jeans (tightly, but they fit! lol). ANyways, even though the weight loss is sometimes slow, it really does add up over time with adherence to plan so let's keep it going. I have had my s hare of sidetracks but find that getting right back on course and just keep on going and being patient is key. Having you all here really helps me too, its so nice that we have each other for support and I really enjoy reading all the posts.

As I said in the other thread, congrats to all of you on your victories thus far....not only on weight-loss but healthy eating, exercise, etc. etc.

Ray, I am glad your feeling better. I am not at goal (my ideal is 135-140) though I look good at 150 too! The exercise in addition to the weight loss thus far is what I think has helped me get into those jeans of mine. I'll be here awhile girl ;) and even when I hit goal, I plan on sticking around! ray , hang in there and just keep at it. After this weekend, we start a fresh new month. I 'slammed" on 15 lbs. in fall and winter before starting plan and I wish I could say it was from something as brilliant as quitting smoking but what's done is done and I got that bugger weight off now and then some. Are you on a particular plan ray? It really helps me to pre-plan my meals in advance. I follow my own plan but I know that for plenty o f people, following a particular diet is helpful. I'm wondering if this would be helpful to you and if there is a particularly plan or diet out there that might suit you? Hang in there and keep going at it ray : ) I think your idea of keeping a list is a good one and I'm wondering if you keep a little journal of sorts in the sense of when you may have a binge........like writing what you were feeling physically and emotionally at that time. This may very well help you in learning your triggers and how to watch out for them. If you see your physically feeling very hungry, for example, becareful! I never let myself get too hungry and that has helped me tremendously. Anyways, just a suggestion on my part with the journal idea in the hopes it is helpful to you :)


Hi beautiful4me :) glad your still around and congratulationsssssssss on accomplishing your exercise goals! That's wonderful. It really can make a whole size difference , not to mention all the other important and great benefits. Keep up the great work : )

nosnah, I love what you said, "As long as you don't give up , you have to succeed....cause there isn't any other option" ! right on :) Even with side-tracks, the weight may come off slower but with time it all adds up. I am glad you had a great time on the trip and thanks for explaining to me about Thunder from down under.....lol. Honestly when I read that, it reminded me of that dessert that sockmonkey was talking about the outback steakhouse! lol ;) show's where my mind was at! keep on truckin girl : )

How is everyone else doing? I hope well, and if not so well, please remember to just keep at it and that we start a fresh month so stick around : ) have a great day ladies. It's cloudy and grey here and I am feeling lazy so I am going to have to get my butt in gear. Talk soon :)

Well today was my last weigh in for the month. I was kind of worried since I had been fluctuating alot over the week. BUT miraculously I MADE GOAL! I am super excited. 10 pounds gone already.

I hope all of yo ulovely ladies are having a great week and meet goal..But if you don't, just focus on how hard you worked to get where you are!

My mind needs mastering
 

Hi Lytricia, Thanks for your help. I'm still trying tro figure out how this all works. I really lose my way when I'm at restaurants. :devil: I want all the foods I love and lose my direction. I know it's mind over matter. That's always been my weight problem. I can't seem to keep the more important picture in view. Better health and looking better. Flow

Wow!! Glad I found my way back in here!!
 

HEY EVERYONE!!!!!!

I HAVE NO CLUE AS WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME ,BUT I KIND OF LOST MYSELF THERE FOR A WEEK OR SO. BUT I AM SO HAPPY TO POST TODAY,WELL AS I WAS SAYING IT HAS BEEN VERY CRAZY FOR ME ..I ATE REALLY BAD THRU FINALS WEEK ( I PAST)!!!!! I WAS SO STRESSED OUT BETWEEN TRYING TO STUDY, WORK, EATING HEALTHY AND MAKING IT TO THE GYM....SO YEAH ..EATING HEALTHY WENT DOWN THE DRAIN AND BOI DID I PAY FOR THAT ONE..NOT SURE IF ANYONE EVER FELT THIS WAY BUT I STARTED GETTING SICK..I FELT LAZY ,,TOTALLY DOWN AND JUST NASTY...I GUESS MY BODY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THE JUNK I WAS PUTTING IN...I GUESS. I PUSHED MYSELF ON ONE OF DOES DOWN DAYS TO GO TO THE GYM AND IT TURNED MY WHOLE DAY AROUND FOR THE BETTER. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT I REALIZED THAT I WAS ABUSING MYSELF AND I AM ACTUALLY ENJOYING
TO EAT HEALTHY NOW ,PLUS ONLY BECAUSE I HAD A BAD FOOD DAY DOESN'T MEAN THAT I CAN'T GO TO THE GYM.ANYWAYS, TO MY SUPRISE I STILL LOST 8 POUNDS THIS MONTH NOT MY GOAL BUT I TAKE IT A REAL MOTIVATION FOR MAY ..JUST IMAGINE IF I WOULD HAVE STAYED WITH THE PROGRAM:D



RAY OF LIGHT I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL I GET LIKE THAT AT TIMES MYSELF AS YOU CAN SEE,BUT JUST KEEP GOING THE POSITIVE WILL OUT WEIGH THE NEGATIVE IN THE END
sockmonkey70 GOOD JOB ON DOES 10 LB KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
FULLSTEAM JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR TAKING OUT THE TIME TO READ EACH POST AND STAYING SUCH GRAT MOTIVATOR ..HOPE YOUR DOING SOMETHING FOR MAY!!! ttya later:carrot:

I'm here to report a 5.2 pound loss this week. So, that brings my total for the month to 13 pounds. I had set my goal as 16.6 pounds so I didn't quite make that, but I am extremely happy nonetheless. I have now lost a total of 54 pounds since the end of January. Congrats to everyone that lost and if you're struggling, don't give up hope. Just jump back on track and you will succeed.
Steph

Hi again ladies : ),

It is soooooo nice to come in and read your posts! Congratulations on the weight loss :) :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: Ty for your inspiration and also encouraging words to all.

sockmonkey, hi : ) congratssss! way to go girl!


flowingair, those darn restaurants can sure be tempting! Even when I go to chile's for my healthy dinner (though it seems a bit salty to me), I walk in to sit at a booth only to find the appetizer menu turned open to a page which shows some glorious food in full blown color! lol darn them! I get all frustrated and immediately close the book up and put it back in its holder. Speaking of a tease!

sunshine, hey there : ) Congratulations on passing your finals and also the 8lb. loss this past month! That's great! :) During finals, it sure can be stressful..needless to say, you still managed to lose 8lbs. which really rocks! : ) You have a great outlook girl, keep up the super work! I so hear you about t he exercise thing, and that is one of my tickets to success. Today I was so lazy and felt kind of blue too, it was just one of those grey days, bliax! I really had to push myself to do my workout, as I have to do many times on such days but then I find it really helps turn my day around too and helps me stay on plan. sun? I thank you too, for your words of encouragement (to all of us) and for being here : ). Your insight is beautiful and inspirational (like about just because you had a bad food day doesn't mean you can't do the gym, etc.), thanks for sharing and hold onto that! That's your ticket!

bobsgal : ), that is amazing! Congratulations on your 54 lbs. since end of january and 13 lbs. month! my goodness :) Your such an ispiration! You are doing so wonderful! Are you doing something special for yourself along milestones? I was reading a thread here once in the support forum how people do something special while reaching certain milestones. It was really neat to read and hear about the different ideas. SOmeone had mentioned a charm bracelet, and though I can't remember the exact amount of weight lost, I think it was a charm for every 10 lbs. or so! I just smiled when I read that, such a great idea. I always tended to reward myself with food ;) lol and/or new smaller clothing, which of course is a great reward. I am happy for you , congratulations once again and keep up the awesome work :) also, ty as well for sharing with us.

oops, sunshine, yes........I put up a new thread for us for May! Hmmmm, as for my plan for may........I'll keep my exercise at pretty much the same level (though maybe increase my speed yet again) and for a food plan, pretty much the same thing: low fat protein; fish and chicken mostly. Beef and eggs occassionally, salads, fruits, and veggies (mostly greens). I need to buckle down this month........so yet once again limiting my whites and carbs (yet more diligently) and I need to add more fruit.

HOpe you all had a great day ladies. I wasn't up to grocery shopping today but plan on going tomorrow to get all the things I need for our first few days of our new month and I promised to plan my meals for a few days in advance as it really helps me tremendously. Have a super day tomorrow and good luck to everyone weighing in tomorrow. Ciao for now :) Sia

Hi ladies! I'm still here. It's so great reading all of your posts. I, too, had several down right lousy days over the past couple of weeks (especially around TOM). But, I managed to reign it in and get back on track right away, which is a huge improvement for me. Saturday, dh and I went shopping, and I fit into (and bought) a pair of pants size 12! Woohoo! And, when I weighed myself yesterday morning, I was down to 163, so 6 pounds for this month. Not the 8 that I'd wanted, but I'll definitely take it!!! I'm excited to start the May challenge as well (maybe I'll stick with a 6 lb goal). I think that I've learned that exercise is most definitely key. Because, even when I ate way too much, I still got my walks in at least 3 days a week. People have been telling me that for years, and even though I knew it in my head, I never did it! :) It was great taking this challenge with you guys this month and I'm very excited for May!

Hi all,

well TOM is here, so i've decided not to weigh myself today. I was 236 on friday, and I'm not sure if my goal of 235 will be reached today...I turn into a chocolate monster at this time. I have kept it under control to an impressive degree this time though. I am going to leave the 236 as my weight for the end of april, and start from there for may. This left me 1# short of my goal, but i think it's the most accurate weight for me right now. Let me know when the thread starts for may!! Cause IM IN!!!

goodafternoon ladies :)

It is so nice to hear from you all, Mygirlsmommy, glad your still with us : ) Congratulations on the new pair of pants and your weight-loss! Despite those difficult days you still managed your exercise and a loss too, I think that's great! : )

Jellybeanz, way to go girl! That's great news and your plan sounds ideal! Congrats : ) Today is the last day of the month, we can start posting in the May thread from here on in. I am excited about our month too!

I weighed-in this morning and am down another 3 so I am very happy. (total -7). I skipped weigh-in last mon. due to TOM too!

It was great to hear from you all, as always. Hope everyone has a super day, talk soon : )