First of all, I want to know how DangerousCurves got that picture of ME in her avatar?! har har....nice pic though! What an inspiration!
and WELCOME! Glad to have you on board!!!
I peeked! I said I'd hide that scale, but I was curious, and I've lost three pounds! I had a feeling at least some of 255 was water, but it is so encouraging to see ANY loss, isn't? BTW, then I DID toss the scale into the closet. I still want to be surprised at the end of the challenge and not weigh every day. Funny all that "not peeking" and I peeked day 2 and day 3! Sheesh!
Been to the gym twice so far, been chugging the water....eating, well. Day one was spot on then day two went back into depression/funk but instead of binging out, I slept all day, didn't eat at all and Mike wanted to do something "nice" and took us out to dinner, let me pick, so I blurted out that I wanted a Red Robin burger and a tall cold Bud Light. I know you're all cringing aren't you!? Then I came home and had another BL....YIKES! Today I thought I was going to work tonight so I slept all morning, didn't eat, woke up around 3 to a call saying they might not need me tonight! Woopee! Every once in awhile we get a night off "just because", if census is low, we're over staffed or have an extra float on, whatever. So I'm looking forward to maybe going to the gym with DH and the kids instead. They said they'd be calling me later to let me know for sure.
I gotta get this depression thing under control....Every time I'm up enough to call the doc and make an appt, I think well maybe I was just having a "bad" day, or seasonal affective disorder (I felt better yesterday when I took the kids outside to ride their bikes) Or when I went to the gym I felt better. I feel happier when I'm eating right and exercising. I feel depressed when I'm binging and sleeping too much. So I really do think the key to my happiness is my physical health. Not feeling fat, sloppy, sluggish, lazy, tired. And diet/exercise, gives me energy, more patience (with the kids, DH and work), motivates me, makes me feel pretty, sexy, happy, secure.
Well at least I talked it out. Who knows how I will feel tomorrow? I'd love to get the night off tonight, though, I can use a "me" day. The kids are already signed up for daycare and my mom wants to go to the casino in the morning (I'd planned on going anyways, just on no sleep) It's about an hour away and I usually sleep on the way down. But it would be fun to go just me and my mommy. Yes I suppose it sounds funny, going to gamble at 9:00 in the morning. But we go when the kids are in school, husbands at work, etc. I promise, I don't have a problem. LOL
Calling Audie, calling audie! My drinking buddy....usually it is you putting the shout out to ME! How's Tess???? Did the Easter Bunny come? I assume at 10 she might not believe, but I went ahead and let Robert believe this year (he's 8) but I think I might break it to him this Christmas. I assume most kids figure it out by now on their own. I remember believing for a long time, because I told my friends there was no way possible MY parents could afford all the fabulous holidays we had. In fact, I'm still impressed that we had such nice Christmases and everything, I think we grew up pretty poor. Sounds like you're back on track with eating/exercise too....When you're motivated, you get me going too!!!
Shari, my first instinct was that this girl is probably NOT pregnant, after negatives from a home test AND (more accurately) a clinic test, unless she got tested too early to detect....did they do a urine or a blood test? The blood test can detect the hormone WAY before the urine. Anyways, do you think even if it is negative that she will have learned a lesson? Like a good scare will make her leave this 'man' (I use the term lightly, based on your opinion of him) alone? Either way, I'm waiting to hear what happens next. Bless your heart for keeping your old apt and paying the bills for her. What a generous and wonderful friend you are. I know you barely make ends meet yourself. I am so in awe. I hope if I ever needed it, I would have a friend like you.
Amy (HT)....sounds like you may be on the other side of your sicky yucky junk. Let us know how you like Jillians new video. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I got my Wii Fit copy reserved I think it says it comes in...here it is between 5/20 and 6/3. So I guess neither of us are getting it for our b-days! You have been just a cooking Mama lately! Good for you for resisting when the hubby wanted all that takeout....LOL see above and my trip to RedRobin...no willpower I tell ya! I can't wait to hear what you put on your salad, mine are always just lettuce, and whatever veggies around the house, usually boring carrots and peppers. And a can of chicken (LOL yes I know) for protein. I hear some people put refried beans on their salads, I'd love to hear about that, I LUUUURRRVE me some fat-free RF beans. Which day is your bday, btw? I thought it was one day this week?
Jeni---how bout you ROARING into the 150s and not mentioning it!!! I just noticed today! Must have been all that walking at Disney put you over the edge! How are the kids? Rachel has been riding her two wheeler with the training wheels cockeyed (one up high and the other down to help them learn to ride?) she's only four!!! It took Robert until he was SEVEN before he was un-chicken enough to try without his training wheels! Is Mackie or Tommy the tough one? Funny how the littler one is usually the bully over the bigger one. Rachel couldn't figure out why we couldn't go sledding the other day... um hello? The snow is mostly melted!! You rode your BIKE today! Easter was nice....did the Easter Bunny visit the house? I didn't put much into the baskets this year, and DEFINITELY not as much candy as usual!
Lumi.....what is up!?!? You sound alittle discouraged lately. YOU WEIGH 130 POUNDS GIRL! That's not even my GOAL weight! My one leg weighs 130 pounds! LOL just kidding, but try to remember all your hard work and how far you have come....don't be so hard on yourself! So....tell me, if I'm not being too nosy....this boyfriend of yours, is he the one you broke up with about 6 months ago or did you hook up with the hunky gym guy? I think I missed the post telling us about your "new" man. I love your new picture BTW. you are just GORGEOUS!
Musictchr!!! I haven't been on to CONGRATULATE you on getting into TWO town! (I actually hate those cheesy terms, two town, onederland, etc!) You deserved that pedicure!!! Look at yourself! You've made awesome changes and have totally motivated your sisters and other people in your life. I'm so proud of you girl. You are just a MACHINE...you'll be passing me before you know it. I started this journey at what you weigh now, and three years later, I've lost 80, gained back 30, so here you go...I'll wave at you when you pass me! LOL I bet you're the buzz of the school.
Grazer, I'm starting to think you might be pregnant...LOL the chocolate and the cheesys? LOL Kidding! Not trying to JINX ya! I'd like to know more about intuitive eating too, but I really don't stop when my mind says I'm full. I don't think it would work for me.
LOL Nix, congrats on your weight "gain" ...I've always wanted to drive a "power vehicle"...you rule the road now!
2b2bf...I love that name...aren't we all? Hope you're keeping on track. xoxoxo send some of that motivation my way!!!
Eny, you are just our newest cheerleader! Thanks for all the support! You always notice when someone loses.
Mommyonamission, I wasn't gonna say it, since it is a cliche, but you DO have such a pretty face! I know we hate to hear that, but your smile and your picture makes me smile. How old are your kids? You are a pretty gal!
MotherMavis, you're still here too right?! Trust me, we still love and want ya around even if you aren't on track. Trust me, I've been off plan for awhile now. But I hide too when I'm being naughty. Let us know how you've been.
Gosh, I haven't had so many personals in a LONG time. I was on a roll! And I really, really feel bad when I forget someone! Especially if it is someone I really like but totally forgot about. I just scroll down on my reply screen to see the recent conversations and it only takes me back so far. I really, really don't mean not to reply to anyone!!! Just so ya know! Love and support to you all....I think I've been typing this for 45 minutes! I'm just glad I didn't lose the post....Oh gosh, send NOW before you jinx yourself and lose it!
xoxoxoo Michelle
I need a loss like that too!!
Great! A new challenge!
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to all!
