jellybeanz, hey there
so happy to see you, something was missing here....you! I really admire you. WIth all that's going on, you still managed to come in and post etc. etc.. For me personally , reaching out (except with my mom and dh) was pretty much non existent before here! IT's something I have and am learning to do!!! THe way I feel is, we have good times and bad times along this journey, it's natural and part of the process. IT's not always easy to come and post during a rough time....I remember a couple weeks ago when I felt I sunk, the depression hit me so bad and hard and I was so scared. I finally posted! said how I felt! THanks ions to the support here, I got a new wind. I always tried to fight things on my own, sort of a perfectionist in a way, and I realized that reaching out and being able to express myself during those down times were so unbeleivably helpful amongst such a supportive group as yoursleves! Aferall, we are not here just for the victories and losses, but for thos hard times.......which being human, we will all inevitably face. From the bottom of my heart, I admire you! Your strong , brave, and have so many beautiful qualities. Hey, I got my wish! my jellybeanz for eater
hahaha . I hope your baby is feeling better. Sometimes things happen beyond our control, it's okay, you will get back to the gym when all is better : ) Although our thread here is titled as weight loss, it's not just about that, it's about us feeling good again and making strides towards our goals, weight loss or not! ANyways, in my glory to see you
love, love you here! We will get through these times together, strong and smooth! afterall, the blasted ocean kicks up once in a bit! but then it's smooth again! : )
glitterlicous, congrats on the 5 lbs
that is wonderful! I really like your theory, thanks for sharing with us : ) Also, bravo for resisting the temptation at wendys and making the choices you did! way to go! keep up the awesome work.
pigginpodgeyyyyyyy , hi : ) oh gosh, come , come! It was fun.. I took pictures for you too! lol. I will try and upload them to the site tomorrow for you ladies as an easter thing. My god, it was time consuming, but fun! THis one kit had stuff in it to make characters out of the eggs, like a tiger, butterfly, etc. etc. I got stupid glue though and had the hardest time gluing on the pipe cleaners. THey came out soooooo cute though!
Hi katyp , welcome : ) never too late to join! Along the lines of what pigginpodgey said about your goals being high, I agree...that that is quite an edeavor. I always would and do lose the most weight the first month, more than the recommended etc.... and I would always shoot high, just like yourslef! We all have our own unique individual goals here and that's okay. What I found, from past experience, is that when I shoot real high if I didn't get there I would get discouraged and just go off my plan OR I didn't eat enough and just couldn't last long term. I have set myself up for discouragement this way many many times in the past......getting so discourgaged if i didnt meat my very high expectations. It didn't help me setting my goals that high and that is the only reason I a m mentioning it. Now, I found a happy medium. I set them a bit high, but not what I feel is beyond my reach.........so that this way even if i get close to the goal it's not such a disappointment. GOsh I understand, Im sure we all do, how we all want that quick fix! I tried it so many times in the past.........ok im rambling again : ) I was just wondering if you hit sort of compromised and took it down a notch, to maybe 12-15 even? that way, your not setting yourself up for a disappointment or discouragement should you not meet the 20! I beleive in freedom, if you want to shoot for that, go for it! buttttttt. if you have to starve yourself in order to do it (as I have many times in the past) think twice. welcome aboard, we are all here for each other
nosnah, lollllll : ) sounds fabulous! you reminded of me of something. During my healthy so called way days, I couldn't imagine traveling without working out (loooooong time ago) . I used to travel often, and I packed my neon green dumbells in my suitcase to california! hahahaha
my dh was furious with me when we unpacked! what's the matter with you? are you crazy? packing dumbells and all that extra weight? When we got back home, our freinds got a wind of it, and t hey teased me mercilessly for like 5 years, lol . I think back now and say wowwwwwwwwwww, I was that devoted! THey made me out to be an insane women though, asking why I couldn't work out with water jugs or something!
hmmmmmm, your going to vegas ha? casino city, free booze, your in trouble! lol. jeesh! well typically on vaca, when going out to eat, I would order chicken dishes, etc. and eat very light during the day. (when I was diligent). Something tellme your already stirring up trouble though, hahahah
enjoy yourself! just try and eat light during the day and opt for healthier meals at night. One time during a cal. trip, I brought my rice cakes for lunch. GOod luck and I do hope you hit the jackpot
amyyyyy, hey there girl ah you! that a girl! get right back in the saddle! and you will, you will! I see your thought process. Amy, just one good day again under your belt will have you feeling better in no time! I promise you that! oh god, that last time with TOM when i had that rough time and slipped, I was miserable!!!! Not a fun place to be! THat's one of the things that helps me, I just absolutely cannot stand that awful feeling! Get right back in the saddle, just like you said.......tomorow is a new day! and fight like the dickens to make it a good day. WHen you wake up tomorrow, try and not think about yesterday or off the saddle except for how you will improve,,,,,,,,,, and you kick butt! ok? : ) that darn ditch we all fall into here and there has a powerful hold and its ****, who wants to be there? crawl out, get out........and give it a good swift kick on the way out and kiss it goodbye! say asta la vista! your history! today is a new day, and its my day! You can do it, I know you can! we all can! we just have to give each other a helping hand in crawling out. Good for you going to do your workout! way to go amy
it's a chain reaction!
hi sunshine
way to go! keep up the great work. SOunds like a great dinner!
bringiton, I have had to make a consience effort on my water intake too. It really helps me.
my twinsmommy, a party weekend from friday to sunday andno weight gain? lol I envy you for that!
That's great you maintained, as for your shoulder injury............speedy recovery. Bravo to getting right back on track.
hi cats tongue : ) That's super regarding your veggie intake. I am working on increasing that as well this week. Oh, I bought these veggie balls to try for the first time, made of portabello mushrooms. I love portabellos so I thought i would try them out. I dont know, ok but not crazy for them , tasted sort of funky to me. Are there any other veggie type burgers or balls you ladies have tried and recommend? I am working on being more restrictive (or eliminating) beef for right now.
well, my day went well, and food plan went very well just that I messed up my leg again. Oh I don't know, this morning I was doing a chore and I guess twisted my ankle the old way (old injury resurfacing sometimes) so i had to stay off my legs all night! no exercise! I just posted my goals again for the exerc. challenge and am so gung ho ready to roll......I cannot begin to tell youhow I frustrated I get if my ankle goes bad. I am just trying not to stress or worry about it right now, rest it tonight totally so that I will be fine for tomorrow and can do what I need to do! I just don't want anything to get in my way right now. On a postive note, am handlingthe lousy grey weather very well thus far and you all have a lot to do with that!
ty! Let's keep it going ! Tomorrow is a new day, lets wake up and kick some butt! The time is going to go by quickly , and with each and every successful passing day, we will be closer and closer to our goals. Let's keep it rolling, we still have 4 solid days before Easter!
GO TEAM GO!!!!!
but it's a great feeling! I must say I'm very afraid of the coming easter weekend! I have been trying to stick to a healthy diet, I slip sometimes, but at least I slip with the healthier choices of bad foods
...I am working on it! Anyone here have a fool proof method for watching calories while in holiday mode!?!