Ok girls - My attitude is better - I'm working on the motivation. I had a good do-nothing day yesterday... but that mean no exercise ALL WEEKEND either! AHHH!!! It's chilly again today so it's videos for me. I WILL DO IT TONIGHT!!!

Shari - I'm now planning the trip! As soon as I hit an 8 comfortably I get to hug you for real! :hug:

baby - Great job at the conference!

Darby - great loss! (although I know where the fat flew off to... MY HIPS! :()

Sexy - Stick with it.. I know the troubles of perseverence.. I'm living it now! But remember - you can start over and over again... just keep starting over EVERYDAY!

Just- Welcome! Sounds like a great goal!

Thank you all for uplifting my spirits... I just need to get going again! I need to dedicate an hour of my day - EVERY DAY to working out.. doing SOMETHING to get my fat cells burning and shrinking! I need to make better food choices. I'm doing ok (not good) on the portions and amount going in... but I need to make better food choices.

I NEED TO BE A SIZE 12 IN 7 WEEKS!!!AND THAT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN STUFFING MY FACE AND SITTING ON MY BUM!

OK here's the quote for today: "Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." ~Carol Welch .... Learn it...love it... live it!!!

:grouphug: & :dust: to all!

well i have been out of town all weekend. my measurement are as follows waist: 39 inches and hips: 41 inches.

just wait if i ever hit ten hours then i get up at 2:30 so i really do not complain at 4:30 just that lately i have not wanted to get out of bed.

babygal, i completely know what you mean with binge eating/overeating... i have a problem with that and it is miserable and embarrassing even when no one but you knows you've done it. i hope writing about it helps you get control. we're here for you!

a big hello to everyone! i need to try to get on here and check in and keep up with y'all more often. i've been working a lot which is good for the $ but killing me otherwise.

Hope everyone is doing great

Whisper thanks for your understanding. Since I wrote that so far I have not overate, I really believe it was related to the stress. Nevertheless it is something that I have to always be aware of because it happens so fast.

Last week I had to travel to two different workshops within one week. So now I have ten days off. My goal is to clean my whole house before I go back to work, wash walls, scrub floors, shampoo rugs, the works. So I must go put my motivational music on so I can get busy cause I sho don't feel like it today.

Plus I want to walk a 5k today. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Chickies be good to yourselves

I'm back!!
 

Hi all! :wave:

I slacked off a little bit last week. :o Not something I'm proud of...but it's the truth! I started off this week on a low note but I'm sick of my own SH&T so it's time to stop screwing around! :rollpin:

My plan for this week is to cut out ALL snacks! Do some form of cardio at least 60 mins each day and to complete 30 mins of weight training/abs each day. It sounds like alot, but I'm one of those people that needs to aim high in order to get my butt moving! :dizzy:

I hope everyone is working hard towards your own personal goals! Here's a :hug: from me to you. Hope it helps to remind you that you're not alone in the fight.

babygal, glad you're back to not overeating! keep it up!

dangerouscurves - keep aiming high.

Hi everyone!! Sorry I've been missing. Just been busy I guess. I did manage to work out 4 times last week. I got in lots of jogging/walking. I took Sunday off for my birthday party and took yesterday off...since that "was" my birthday. But now today...it is back to the gym. I am planning on getting at least 3 miles of jogging/walking (mostly jogging) in tonight. I am planning to go to the gym tonight, tomorrow and definately friday. Possibly even Saturday. Depends on where i stay friday night. If stay with my boyfriend or at my house. I dont' know yet. But anyways....I am definately ready to dedicate myself back to working out hard so that i can tone up.

I hope everyone else is doing good!

Gotta get back to work. Try to check in again soon!!

Oh good morning all!!! Hope you all had a great day yesterday and an even better one today!!

So...i went to the gym last night and got in 3 miles jogging and walking. Mostly jogging. I am really determined that i am going to tone up a size. Even if my weight doesn't change much, i am definately planning to see some difference in my butt and thighs and hopefully most of all....my mid-section. I was reading on my gym's bulleton board that for maximum fat burning....you should spend 140 minutes a week doing cardio. Well...if jogging is not cardio...i don't know what is. So...My goal is 15 miles a week and 140 minutes of cardio a week.

HAPPY MAY everyone!

My BFF Nik has put a smile on my face to start the month off right. Water aerobics today!

Hi all! Hope everyone is doing well!

I tried on a pair of 10's at H&M today (where I'm usually a 12) and they FIT. Well, kind of. They buttoned and zipped anyway. I would not say they were comfortable, but I'm getting there! I don't remember the last time I successfully fastened a pair of 10's (or owned a pair, for that matter), so I'm feeling pretty good. :carrot:

HELP !!!
I am bummed out! My TOM is missing. I told DBF he better find it. My DD is getting on my nerves and my precious DGS is wearing me out. It is no way I am going to get this whole house done like I want by time I go back to work. I certainly had enough time but not enough energy.
DBF and I did walk yesterday but could not complete a 5k. It was so nice and supportive of him to PUSH me to go walk no way I would have done it without him. Chicks I am just drained daily. My asmetha is cutting up like crazy so the doctor increased my meds and sware they won't make me fat. Must say I am doing better with food selection these days.
?: is there a such thing as low fat sherbert
Oh yea, I got a YMCA application so I plan on getting a membership there and a personal trainer.

Justkeepswimming: Your a 10 ha? Ya go girl, shake, shake shake, shake yo boo~die, yea, yea, shake yo booty boo :broc:

Shari: :D Good to hear ya smiling ;)

fan4ever: What a success you are. The weight you've lost already and hard work your still doing. :cheers: to you.

Whisper: One day at a time. I blew it today with two cups of sherbert. So even now I start over. No need to put off till tomorrow what I can do today.

Curves: :hug: glad to have you back, stay in the fight

Hi all! Just wanted to give an update on my recent poor attitude. See quote...

Originally Posted by dangerouscurves76:
I slacked off a little bit last week. :o Not something I'm proud of...but it's the truth! I started off this week on a low note but I'm sick of my own SH&T so it's time to stop screwing around! :rollpin:

My attitude has been adjusted and I'm back in the fight! :boxing: Thanks for the support ladies!

Babygal: Good luck on finding your TOM. :crossed:

just keep swimming: Congrats on the 10's! I know that felt good. Way to go!

Thanks ladies!

Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow! :D

Hey Ladies,
I'm still around. I'm dealing with finals and finishing up papers, but it'll be over soon!!

I started working out again, which will help a lot. I'm down 2 lbs, which puts me at 211.5.

I dug around in my closet and found a cute top and skirt to aim for. I've never worn the skirt, but I think I bought it two summers ago. I'm aiming to wear it by the end of summer.

Hang in there everyone and have a great Friday!

Morning all!! So glad to hear that most of you are doing really well. Babygal...I hope you find your TOM!! Although sometimes i would like to lose mine, i don't care much for the consequences of having it lost!!

I did really well yesterday. I jogged 3 miles and walked one mile. I was sooooo exhausted by the time i got home last night. I am planning on hitting the gym again tonight. I might only do 3 miles tonight...have to play it by ear when i'm there. Hope everyone is ready for the weekend.

i've been so exhausted lately... i think from my allergies. they make me feel so washed out.

sounds like some great successes going on at the moment - you gals rock! hopefully i'll have some positive posts coming up asap.

i need to wear a bathing suit at the end of the month so i've got to get on the ball with this.

Girls - Let me tell you - I have not been good. I haven't drank any water this week (until today) I had McD's more times then I can count.. oh except for dinner - that was fulfilled by pizza 3 nights this week. I did manage to make a good, healthy dinner 2 nights ago.. but other then that nothing!

I'm gaining weight back.. and I know it. I'm not proud or happy about it.. work is very demanding riight now - and things are just crazy. i don't know why when life hits me hard I give up on me first - but I do.

Originally Posted by Enygirl:
i don't know why when life hits me hard I give up on me first - but I do.

i dont' know why either, but i think most of us do. we're here for you... :hug:

don't forget to focus on that one healthy meal as a positive. the mcD's and the pizza are behind you - maybe try to make a mini goal for your next meal to make something healthy.

Enygirl...don't be so hard on yourself. We all have times when we just can't stay focused and slip up. I gained back a few pounds too. But i'm not going to let that make me feel bad about myself. I am just going to do the best i can do rededicate myself to getting back on track. And i'll admit to myself how many pounds i put back on (like 4 or 5) but i'm not telling anyone else in my life because it's just not there business. I'll tell ya'll because you love me no matter and are supportive completely. So..don't be hard on yourself...just get back on track.

Hi everyone. I'm still here- not just having enough time to post much. I started this week good and ended bad- major pig out today. I did get three days of cardio and strength in. No Pilates, though, and I committed to that for this challenge. Pilates is the one exercise I always manage to avoid!

Team Work Makes The Dream Work
 

First of all Eny :hug: it ain't over yet. Stick and stay babe this team will not sit back and watch your dreams die. You can start over at any moment. Love yourself: forgive yourself, be kind to yourself. You are an encouragement and a powerful tool on this web site, set backs are a normal part of life, I am waiting to see you bounce back. Show me sis!!! ;) how you MAKE success happen.

Like so many others has stated it has been ruff this past week or so. I am weak and drained due to medical conditions (I think). My DBF "behavior" doesn't know if he wants to be supportive or not. One minute he is bringing or fixing me healthy food the next it's pizza. I felt I had to eat the pizza I was so, so sick I couldn't get up to fix myself anything else. I was greatful he even came and fed me. Then it has been those days that I just plain ole messed up by myself. But I read what other chicks are saying and I get encouragement knowing I am not alone and it's just a process for everyone.

So here is the latest with me
Today I had to go to the doctor and of course they put me on the scale.
Well I lost 7 lbs. according to his record :carrot:
Each and every pound lost is because of all of you and the help your giving so freely. THANK YOU :D

You girls ROCK! Thank you for your continued love and support. :hug:

I started over again today. I drank 2 cups of Green Tea this morning instead of a 20oz Coke, and ate oatmeal instead of a chocolate chip muffin. It's all about good choices. I'm making them again.

I spent the weekend sewing miscellaneous projects - it was nice. It gave me the bug though - and now I want to make a slew of summer clothes for DD. :) I'm going to dedicate 2 hours a week to it - for my own relief. :)

I'm going to start working out again - and not beat myself up so much. If I miss a day it's not an excuse to miss the next 3 days! I have to get moving and keep moving!!!

Thank you girls SO much for all the support! I've gained almost everything that I lost this time around back - but I toned some so I'm still in a 16 and not an 18... so that's good. I'm still working towards the size 12 by June 21st - which means I need to focus! I have a bunch of cute capri's and shorts in a 12 that I'd LOVE to fit into.! I haven't worn shorts since I was in high School because I've hated the size of my thighs! I want to change that NOW!

Stick with me girls - i'm a work in progress!

Yay eny!!! Glad to hear you are still hanging with us!!! You can do this!!

I am working on my sizzlin summer thing...i jogged 12 miles last week and am on my first full week of jogging for the month of may. I am really hoping that maybe after six weeks of jogging, 4 times a week,3-4 miles each day, i will see some results. A slimmer torso...maybe thinner thighs....a more shapely hiney!!! lol. I am giving it 6 weeks to see if i can see any improvements. Not expecting mirales...just progress. Gotta shape up for my bathing suit!!!

Oh Shari....i wish it were a bikini. Well...it is a two peice. Kinda of like a tankini. I don't know...i got two bathing suits. It just depends on how toned i can get by summer.lol. But i am working hard on it. I did 4 more miles yesterday at the gym. really had to push myself to keep going. Every time i didn't want to start back up on my 3 laps of jogging after my one lap of walking i would just say..."bathing suit, bathing suit". lol. And that usually worked!!! lol!!

Hope everyone is having luck with staying on plan. Food wise, i'm not doing as good as i could but i am working on it. Trying to get back to the way i used to eat. Last night, i went grocery shopping and didn't get home until 10pm. my poor girls were sooooo tired. I was soooooo tired. By the time groceries were put away, called the bf and hopped in the shower, it was 11pm. But, i did get some good for me foods.

Today's plan is to eat around 1200-1300 calories and get another 4 miles in and drink plenty of water.

I just did 40 mins of pilates. Focusing on the torso. I'm SO back!

Congrats shari on the 1.8 loss!!! I wish i could report a loss...but no. still holding steady. But i have been pushing myself the past two weeks to go jogging so..who knows. Maybe after a couple of weeks of running...i will take a couple days off and all of a sudden....whoosh....5 pounds will drop. lol. well...we'll see. lol.

So...working towards my sizzlin summer size goal....i put in about 35 minutes at the gym last night and did about 3 miles. I am taking tonight off but will be back tomorrow night for 4 miles. Maybe i should alternate my days with 4 miles, 3 miles, 4 miles, 3 miles.

Enygirl...way to go on the pilates. I should really try something like that but i'm one of those people who don't work out at home...AT ALL. I just can't stand it. unless i am jogging my dirt road...but now...i only like to do it at the gym. i'm weird.

Babygal...congrats on the 7 pound loss by the doctors scale..that is awesome. I love going to the doctor and weighing less than the last time i was there. Hope all is well...come check back in with us!!!

Lumi - you're not weird :) Do what works (and from your loss - you know what that is) I just don't have the opportunity to work out outside of home... Thaty's what happens when you work full time and have a small child at home w/ no family around to watch her. :sigh:

Shari - :hug: I miss you!

Oh Shari...you'd be amazed. I used to be the same way. Kinda of funny really...a long time ago i tried to jog. I use to have this dream of being kidnapped by this black van...and when i tried to run away...my legs were just so heavy and tired...so i figured in real life i might should try to get in shape. Yeah...that lasted all of 3 days. I finally decided if they wanted me, i would just go willingly!! lol. I can remember my butt bouncing up and down with each step i took. lol.

But now..after losing all this weight...i was out jogging one day and realized...i don't feel my butt bouncing up and down. it was so weird. I would never jog in front of people either...but now...I am!! It really gives me this feeling of power over my emotions and my body. One day...you might find yourself a jogger too. Never say never girlie!!!

Last night...i got in 5 miles. Now granted...i didn't jog the whole 5 miles. I actually jogged about 3.75 of the 5 miles. But i am most proud of my first mile. I jogged 10 consecutive laps out of 12!! I was soooo proud of myself. Thats one of my goals is to be able to jog more consecutive laps with less breaks.

Weight wise...still holding strong at 138 (which sucks when i was 134 for so long!!!). But i know my legs are getting stronger so...it will all even out in the end.

Just a quick check in because I am so tired and sick
My asmetha is crazy however I did do some walking this evening but I couldn't do as much as usual because I started to weeze.
Just returned today from a workshop that was 4 hours away and I had to drive alone. Not bad but not fun either.
Food choices has gone down hill. Really bad while I was away. Pizza, barbecue, boneless wings, donut, and cheese sticks. So I am a mess. Needless to say I need to check back in daily so that I can regain my focus.
Talk to you all tomorrow
How is that for a update my dear fan4ever? :)

Well, it seems I've made the challenge so far. I went into the Gap and I can fit into a pair of size 14 jeans (get them over my large hips, up my booty and buttoned at my waist). I bought them because three of my size 16 jeans are close to wearing holes in between my thighs. I'm so happy to be able to begin to wear 14s again but I still have work to do. My goal is instead of being able to fit in size 14 jeans/16 pants is now to be able to wear XL shirts comfortably and be on my way to wearing L shirts.

l00py - It's great that you joined us!

I haven't worked out in 2 days - and Boy am I feeling it! I'm thinking that I'm going to take a nice long walk or something this afternoon. I'm having a really hard emotional time. It doesn't help that work's crazy - the company is "reorganizing" - so 4 people have been let go in the last 2 weeks - and my work load keeps getting bigger and bigger.... it's rough. Also TOM is approaching quickly - not helping!

I want to drown myself in tears and chocolate river - and bury myself under the covers. ugh. I hate emotional roller coasters! I'm a wreck!!! It's almost to the high emotional level that I was when I was PREGNANT! (now would not be a good time for that either!)

*sigh* alright - back to work for me....

im in! i wanna be into my river island and topshop size 14 bottoms... i doubt i will by then but its my goal.. i dont actually wanna get lower than 14 uk which is a 10 US sizing as i have breast implants and dont wanna look odd!

hope you are doing ok Eny!