So......

Guess everyone's out and about? I'm just checking in for the day. I've been on plan for my eating all weekend (which is a new habit I've been working on). DH and I went to the grocery store to pick up something quick for dinner, as a college student I loved Chef Boyardee Ravioli--omg one can is like 500 calories... (apparently the chef and I have broken up). I ended up with a Healthy Choice meal... at least there is a little bit of vegetables in it.

I am about a week away from my 1 year at 3fc, which is really exciting. I can't hardly believe I've lost 60 lbs in a year.... that's so wonderful. I hope I can continue to loose lots in the upcoming year, although 60 lbs might be pushing it, but any lbs I loose in the next year will put me even closer to goal.

As we get to the halfway point of 2009... I have to wonder, just how close have I come along on reaching my 2009 goals.

SW: 236? so I'm down 25 lbs. (that's not too shabby).
Savings: not even close.... loosing my job sucks, but we've not accumulated more debt so I guess that's kind of like maintaining.
Me time: I've got lots of that :) Victory

I'm not sure what other goals I had. I think I've gone from a size 18 to a 14, and I actually wore a bikini (with shorts) on the beach this year. I feel like I'm slowly making a transformation of my life. I've started taking my anger and anxiety out in my exercise, and I feel like a calmer person with personal stress. (I've still got some posttraumatic stuff going on with the carjacking thing from last fall... but I'm working on it too). It's kind of nice to think of the changes.

So... for those out there... what changes have you followed through with in 2009? Are you closer to reaching your goals?

sparkle - Unfortunately I haven't followed through with any changes. I have recently been doing much better. I'm definately going to make the second half of this year count for something. I am starting to notice a pattern here...I get started doing well...I lose fast for a little bit...I get crazy and take things to extreme....all or nothing. I weigh 100 times a day and expect a difference everytime I weigh...If I don't see instant loss I get discouraged and quit...

So for the rest of the year I'm taking it slow and steady....
Eat right
exercise
only weigh once a week and set small monthly goals
small goals like 2 pounds a week or so...

so those are the things I want to focus on ;)

I'm glad you have done well tessa...keep it up! :D

sparkle ~ I've fortunately made significant changes since the start of the year. It's amazing really. I just feel so empowered and so good about myself...on the good and bad days. So good to hear of your success as well. You've done an amazing job. Keep it up kiddo!

Hey girls - i know I haven't gotten the stats to you yet. I've been having a crazy weekend/week! I promise that things will calm down soon and I'll get them to you today!!! Right now I'm off for yet another appointment.

:wave:

i forgot to WI last week. sorry everyone. any way i hope this week i will be able to get on track especially since i am going to be home with kayden for the week. found out yesterday that he has pneumonia. i will be back later with more just wanted to stop by and see what is going on.

Hey everyone!

I was down at my weigh-in, but that might be falsely influenced by having a few drinks the night before (I always weigh less after drinking). I'm up a bit now, but I actually think it's because I've been working out harder lately, and my body is still getting used to it.

My next month or so is going to be crazy, so I think I need to be extra careful and deliberate with my food and exercise, so I feel like I have control over something. :p

This weekend my SIL and her husband are coming to visit. The following weekend my dad is getting married on Saturday and then Sunday my boss is having everyone over for a barbecue. The next weekend we're probably going to visit friends/family in Rochester. The weekend after that there's a bus trip to NYC to visit the ANHM that we might go on. And then the next weekend we move into our new apartment! So we need to start packing soon. Of course, in between the weekends, I have to try to do a lot of work in the lab AND help my summer undergraduate student, which I'm finding a HUGE challenge of my patience. He's a wonderful guy, but I'd be lying if I said I would miss having him here when classes start again in the fall. :devil:

Ok, thanks for letting me rant, haha. Hope everyone is making the most of their summer!

Leaving 3FC
 

Hi all :wave:


I'm sad to say, but this will be my last post here at 3FC. I've had time to do some thinking, and I just think this site is very counter-productive for me. I spend wayyyyy too much time on here chatting about anything and everything...I spend wayyyy too much time planning on how to lose weight...and what is the most amount of weight I can lose.

Right now I have to cut some fat out of my life.....figuratively speaking! I need to focus on spending time with my daughter and living life...not being on this computer catching up on all the latest forums. I have been coming here for a year now...and I have gotten lots of support and met lots of great people, but nothing has worked.



I have realized that life is short, and while it does matter that I'm fit and healthy...that shouldn't consume my life. I shouldn't think about losing weight from the time I get up till the time I go to bed....

I should just know...I'm gonna eat "X" amount of calories per day and workout "X" amount of minutes a week...and weigh monthly and lose weight slow and steady...


I know 2 pounds a week really doesn't seem like much...and I wouldn't have to do much to lose 2 pounds a week...but in a year that would really add up to make a difference....but when I come here and join these challenges...I weigh everyday and become obsessed...and then if I don't see weight loss I get discouraged and binge on food and stop exercising.

I'm done yo-yo'ing....I'm going to eat a reasonable amount of calories per day...exercise a certain amount of minutes a week...and that is it....I'm not going to think about losing weight...I'm not going to weigh...I'm going to live more conscience of the things I do.....and if I only lose 20 pounds in a year...then whatever...I have to learn to love myself and just love life and live it....

So.... :hug: I have really loved getting to know you all....and I will miss you....who knows I may check in from time to time.....

Good luck everyone! See ya :wave:

McKenziesmomma I wish you luck in your journey..you will be missed.

Good luck Mel and Godspeed!

Bye Melissa- We'll miss you. Good luck!

We'll miss you Mel! But I understand.

Hey girls!

I am posting this to all 3 threads I’m on, so don’t think I’m trying to bore ya if you see it in more than one place!

Life has been crazy. Made one weigh in (Friday- Go Rebels) and missed another (Monday - Sorry Bluesers). In the past 2 two weeks my world has been turned upside down. Major home issues due to my “hold it all in, build it tall, and let them have it when ya cant take it no more” frame of mind (thanks for that gene Mom). Things resolving themselves now though. Started 2 businesses (= $ stresses and commitment questions in my head). Traded my Jeep for a new truck for one of the businesses. Guess I’m committed now… or should be committed to some crazy house. Avoided 10% pay cut at work, but not everyone did. It was super unfair and has really impacted morale. Oh yeah, and TOM is due this week, along with my 38th birthday, and I haven’t exercised but once in the last 2 weeks. And I haven’t budged under 200 in an eternity. Ugh.

I am going to sit down (like I do every year) and give myself my birthday gift of evaluating my 5 year goals. Hope you all are doing well. I am SERIOUSLY going to sit down with a pot of coffee Friday morning and catch up on my threads. Miss ya all and will be back here in exactly 3 days!!!!

Be good.



Mel... so sorry to hear you're leaving, but so proud you are doing what you really need to do for a better you! Go after it girl!

Mel ~ Good luck and hopefully you'll be able to come back to us! :hug:

Good morning everyone. I just wanted to check in. DH and I leave this afternoon to head to the inlaws for the 4th. I'm really looking forward to it :) Going to stay on plan food wise, and probably do a little walking for exercise.

so here's the reminder:

Do not forget to PM Eny tomorrow!! Tomorrow is the last weigh in of this challenge.

ETA: Eny, I know you've got some stuff going on (well really lots of stuff), but when you get the chance if there's anything I can do to help with this set of challenges let me know. Without Mel and you being pregnant and getting close to due and such... I'll help in anyway you think I can. :)