Lindy.......LOL...you crack me up! You have men crawling out of the woodwork! You go girl!! I remember when I split with the kids Dad, you drove me crazy wanting to work it out, and after 6 months I caved. I moved with him to Tennessee and after 2 weeks NOTHING changed and I was packing up heading back to Florida. He called for the next year, sending roses and all, but I knew my heart was no longer there. I don't believe in parents being together 'for the kids sake.' Children know when your not truly happy, and I would rather us be apart and happy, then together and miserable. I look back today and am so glad I listend to my heart. You do what is best for you and Gabby - true peace and happiness. Hey and 16 packs aren't bad either! Woo Hoo!

8/1 - 11/1 WEIGHT LOSS BUDDIES II - BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST

Start: 8/1/09 Weigh-In

Dance 178
Grits 219
Burgund 222
Maddie 247
Lindy 186

** Watch out ladies, Lindy had a hot man hanging around, so she is definitely motivated!! LOL

Guys - I'm so heartsick. I was taking my bf and his visiting dad home from dinner tonight and a dog ran into the street right in front of my car. I braked hard but it was all too fast since it was on a main-ish road. The dog amazingly got up and ran off afterwards but he has to be hurt. Unfortunately we couldn't begin to find a smallish black dog in the dark of the neighborhood. We called 911 and they contacted animal control with the info. I'm just dying over the idea of a family waiting for its dog to come home and not knowing what happened. The weird thing is that it was out on its own with a collar from the quick glimpse I got but no people around - must have jumped a fence or something, I guess. I'm such a careful driver, always expecting the worse to happen but it didn't help me at all this time. I feel so guilty and keep repeating the bit that I saw over and over in my head. Sorry to go on and on - just afraid to try to go to sleep with this so much on my mind.

Hugs to all and keep your loved ones (furry and otherwise) close! My cat is going to get hugged to pieces tonight and she'll have no idea why.

Morning ladies -

Awww....dance, Im sorry. That happened to me several years back and it just broke my heart, except I KNOW what happened to the dog I hit. :(

Anyway...Mygrits, you crack me up. And thank you for telling your story...what you said hit home so hard. Its like, I really, honestly dont want it but when he does and says stuff like that...it makes me want to cave.

OH - AND YOU ARE SO RIGHT MYGRITS! I have a MAJOR incentive with Mr. Policeofficer, lol...actually...Mr. Sargeant Police Officer, lol...hes cute, funny, successful, owns his own home, never married, no kids (but will accept a woman who does), is close to his family...and uh, yeah...that 16 pack isnt too shabby either, lol. So, although he is attracted to me how I am...it makes me want to go the extra mile for him (and me of course), so watch out now! lol. Ok...its 7 a.m. and Im actually thinking of going for a swim to start my day. Ill check in later girls.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Dance, I am so sorry that happened. I am sure the pooch will be fine. He may have run home out of fright. That happened to me when I first moved to Deland, and in my own neighborhood. I was a majorly stressed out single-mom that morning with both my children in the van. We were going out the back entrance to the neighborhood and a big, fluffy cat ran under the van. I freaked, the kids were yelling and all we could see was fur and she took off. I know for a fact the cat was really injured because I felt her under the van. It so broke my heart and I didn't use the back entrance for a a long, long time. Again, I am so sorry, but the fact he was out-of-sight means his legs and hips were fine, and I am sure he will be alright.

Lindy, LMOA, you are to cute and so right. It is almost a blessing Mister 16 came into your life, so you don't cave when it really isn't want your heart wants. I saw on FB you woke up at 6am, so wondered if you hit the ground running! LOL.........Ok, now I need to get busy to stay up with you! LOL

Hope everyone's Sunday is great!

Hey girls...I just caught up on a weeks worth of posts, and if you'll allow me to be 1 day late, I'd like to join. I weigh 292.2 this morning, so put that as my starting weight. This is a great idea. Once the wedding is over (and in the next week leading up to it) I am cracking down big time. I am sick of hovering in the low 290's.

I also have a suggestion...maybe everyone could take a picture really soon so that like the biggest loser you have before and after pictures!

But I have to run cause we have to go to home depot for some stuff and get Don's haircut for the wedding! Are we still weighing in on Sundays? Cause this is the first one that I have actually made it on, and it doesn't look like anyone else weighed in, although everyone did yesterday.

Dance: So sorry that happened. And who knows, Animal Control could have found it and it could be ok.

Lindy: Curious...did you go swimming? As for you home situation, I agree with Sandy. If the feelings aren't there, you can't force them. Staying with him for his or Gaby's sake isn't the way to go. My parents had a horrible marriage and my mom didn't leave him until I was 20. Trust me, it's better to have a single parent than to live in a home where the parents are unhappy. I often wondered as a child why my parents didn't get a divorce sooner, so I think if you follow your heart, it will lead you where you need to go.

Tiff: Good luck with the wedding etc. What an exciting time! My hubby and I were talking about our's the other day and how we would do it again in a second.

Burgundy: Great job with the walking and 30DS. I haven't tried it since my original failure, but feel that I can't work out at home. I like going to the gym and just working out, not being a mom or wife while I'm there, just some me time, so kudos to you.

So, amazingly enough, I did my ultra tough workout yesterday (the one that made me sore for a week) and I wasn't nearly as sore this time. In fact, I got up at 7:15 this morning and went BACK to the gym. Did some more strength training and some cardio. Was home by 9:30, showered, got Maddie cleaned and dressed, went grocery shopping, and now I have the day to clean and do laundry. I'm quite impressed with myself. I'm taking tomorrow off because I have the personal trainer on Tuesday.

Hope you are all doing well. Have a great Sunday!

Morning, girls! So, I was 178 on Friday, ran and had around 1400 cal on sat, hiked 3.5 hrs yesterday and had 1560 cal and this morning the scale shows 180. No way in heck I'm changing my ticker - I must be retaining water or something but I'm so peeved. I wish the scale just measured bodyfat and not everything else since I don't really care about how much everything else weighs as it varies so much. I know it's just temporary but don't you guys find this kind of thing frustrating? No way did I eat enough to gain two whole real pounds but it bums me out anyway.

Maddiesmom - girl, you are a workout machine!

Tifftiff - hey there! Yeah, I think we all weighed in Sat instead of Sunday b/c of the new challenge. I'm sure we'll go back to Sundays again.

How did the rest of the weekend go for everyone?

Dance-I know exactly how you feel. I got on the scale yesterday morning and it said 221. I was so excited. Then this morning I get on it and I was back at 222. So frustrating. I am hoping it is back down tomorrow. I am going to drink plenty of water today. I really does bum you out. I am hoping the rest of the day goes better. Yesterday I got my 4th day of 30ds done, a really short walk with the dogs and then another walk last night with the 2 boys I keep.

Thanks for all the encouragement from everyone to keep going with the 30ds. If I didnt have you girls to cheer me on, I dont think I would keep it up. So a BIG thanks to you all.

Have a good Monday everyone.

Hi Ladies,

Ok, I added Tiff, here is the official list and weigh-in amounts. With 5 of us, it will be $50.00 Woo Hoo!

LuckyLindy 186
Maddiesmom 247
Mygrits 219
Danceindenver 178
Burgundyrain 222
Tiff 292.2

Ok, I had all intentions of working out hard this morning and even went to bed at 11pm last night. Can you even believe I couldn't fall asleep! I tossed until 3am, then finally fell asleep until a cat starting crying at 4:30am for a mate. Talk about pissed off. I then fell asleep again until the cat went nuts again at 7am. So, getting up early to workout was NOT happening. I did go for a small walk at 10:30 (about 3/4 of a mile) and a small amount of gardening, but the heat just became too much. Soooo, maybe tomorrow??

Tiff, I did add you and am excited about you joining us in the competition. I do love the pic idea and if we can all get them on there (before we lose any weight) in the next couple of days, that would be great!

Dance, can I relate. I think you will see a lose tomorrow it you stay on it today. I have always heard your weight on the scales runs 2 days behind. Meaning what you did day before yesterday, will reflect tomorow. It talks that long for food to turn to fat and vice versa. I also heard that weight that shows immediately, the next day, is sodium.

Maddie - You are showing us all up! Way to go! Now, don't you fly past me on weight-loss! I'm going to catch you! The race is on........lol

I too am a pound more today, ugh..., but Maddiesmom has now made me want to go workout upstairs! lol

Have a great day !

Guys - thanks for the encouragement! I'm going to stick to plan exactly this week and make progress if it kills me : ) I'm so sleepy at work today - couldn't fall asleep last night despite the killer hike so I think today's going to be a rest and recovery day.

Mygrits - totally relate on the insomnia front! Such a bummer. I'm hoping it helps me avoid late night eating tonight though as I'm planning to crash around 9 : )

Morning ladies -

Ok, set let me rewind and comment on everyones post first...

Maddiesmom-thanks for you words of encouragement regarding the homefront. I DO realize I will get through this and if it was easy, then there would be a serious issue, then we would have married for the wrong reasons for sure - only time will tell but I am moving forward. And YES, I did go for my swim and JOG! Holy cow...Im catching up to you...you little workout machine, lol.

Tiff - of course you can join, I will add you to the spreadsheet I am maintaining. I am so looking forward to seeing your wedding pics, you are going to be such a beautiful bride. Hows the stress going in regards to the wedding? Is there any or is it smooth sailing? I always watch Bridezillas and crack up at how bad it gets. With my wedding, it was so low key, I let my Aunt plan the whole freakin thing and didnt pick up my wedding dress until the day before, lol. I guess I never had those dreams of a fairytale wedding, lol. My mom was bummed of course but its saved us a ton of stress and money.

Mygrits-how are you holding up with your late night cravings?

Dance - ugh...I can so relate. For whatever reason I decided to hop on the scale this morning and it was up and it made no sense. I hadnt eaten anything too extreme. Oh well, what matters is when my clothes start fitting better or loser, which has already happened, so I try to keep that in mind. I find that if it does go up, it makes me stay more on track, it gives me more drive. Like "oh yeah...Ill show you Im not accepting that 2 pd. weight gain, lol"

Burgundy - I whooped out my 30ds again...at least for the weight loss challenge. I was also asked to attend a wedding in September as a date, I have not commited yet but taken into consideration, it makes me want to stick to my plan just so I can look good and buy a killer dress.

So, let me ask you guys something...does anyone have any additional incentives on the table right now to lose weight? I mean...we all have the...i want to fit into this outfit but like for me, I might be going to a wedding in September, so thats a huge incentive for me...also my cop friend is also a very good incentive, lol...but not as important.

Anyway...hope everyone is doing well, were on Day 2 of the challenge. Woo-hoo!

Hi everyone,

I had a lot of reading to do! It sure sounds like everyone is really supporting one another. Your challenge looks awesome! It looks like it's going well and I don't to interuppt so I will join in the next one :)

Getting back to work late last week was nothing short of a nightmare. My resolve of not working more than 12 hours a day was pretty much dead the first day. Plus there has been a heat wave here and I don't deal well with the heat.

Other than that things are good. My vacation was great and really was relaxing. I didn't exercise faithfully but my eating was pretty good for being on vacation. I have decided to work out in the am now as I can never tell when I am getting off work at night and going to the gym at 10PM after a 12-14 hour day means I get pretty pooped - very quick. I am looking forward to the time when I work to live, not live to work - but until the Olympics are over I don't see me achieving that.

Lindy - you asked about incentive in your last post - mine is to not be overweight for the Olympics - this is the best career time of my life and I want to look back at the pictures with a smile not a "omg I was that big?" I also want to be healthy because if I'm not I will never make it through 60 + days of sheer stress and hours out of the ying yang! Plus - I want to look and feel really good when I am job searching again! It will make me feel more confident and confidence breeds success :)

It's a holiday here in Canada today!

One of mine that I've definitely already babbled about is needing to wear a strapless satin bridesmaid's dress on Sept 12th. Yikes! My mom's going to help me alter the one I ordered so I can do it last minute based on how much more I lose. That's definitely a motivator for me - I don't want to be the chubbiest girl up there - just normal-sized looking. Curious to hear what the rest of you guys have to say as far as your goals...

Another one for me that I think I already achieved this weekend is not to be the slowest one in the group on hikes. The friends that I do stuff like that with are all big hikers and I'm usually the one lagging behind a bit. On yesterday's hike, I was out in front most of the time and would have been quite comfortable going faster still but didn't want to make it hard on the others. Goal #2 in this area will be to be able to keep up with my very fit 6'2" bf on hikes - his long legs have mine beat everytime so far but I KNOW I can get strong enough (and light enough) to keep up easily : )

Hey Staccie - good to hear from you! Good luck with all the work stress - it must be really tough to try to focus on personal goals as well as professional ones.

Lindy...my incentive for now is that my best friend is getting married in february and I am a bridesmaid...so I want to look as good as possible in that dress. then another good friend is getting married in march in key west and I want to be able to dress appropriate for a tropical wedding. plus both friends haven't seen me since the 300's so of course I want to wow them.

I am doing decent today on eatinf...i didn't have breakfast because we have no groceries...and then don brought me chickfila for lunch because he had my car to get an oil change. I had a 4 piece tender and fries....i need to look up the calorie count so I can dictate the ret of todays calories.

hope everyone is staying on plan! kinda hope anyways...i wanna win!!!

ok I take it back...i did not do decent at lunch. 1170 calories...damn chickfila sauce...guess that means small dinner

Lol..Tiff your funny. I hate when I THINK I do well and then I look up the calories after and have "sticker shock" (as I like to call it). Ill eat a salad at Wendys and think I did awesome, then I look it up and its like 800 calories...what the? You mean I could have had a burger and fries for the same amount of calories? lol.

Stacie- sorry to hear things are so stressful. Id like to say it will all be over soon but the Winter Olympics is quite a bit of time away. Just stay focused and keep motivated. Are you preparing snacks and meals ahead of time? Are sticking with any plans?

Dance - I like your goals...a lot. Especially the hiking one, because its not just "visual" or an event. All the goals are great. I too have a goal like that, I would like to do the Disney Marathon in January here. It takes A LOT to train for it and I surely dont think I could do the WHOLE THING but if I could get halfway, that would be an accomplishment. I have been running lately and am amazed at how far I can go before I have to take a break. I NEVER in a million years thought I could be there, Id sit there and look at people jogging down the road and be like...how the heck do they do that? But now...Im getting there.

I did very well today, I am really proud of myself and I am not hungry and Im going home to do 30ds and maybe a jog if Im up for it. Its kinda hot here in Florida these days and I might die, I did run this morning though, so I made up for it.

Ok...I probably wont check back in until tomorrow, so I hope everyone does well...ESPECIALLY TONIGHT. Stay away from the munchies! lol.

Wow, Lindy - a marathon is crazy ambitious - you go, girl! We'll be here cheering you on as you train. Don't you love how running gets so much easier as you get lighter and stronger? Just about the coolest thing ever.

I got a huge container of cat litter the other day that weighs 28lbs and it was incredibly heavy. I can't wait until I lose another 8 (for a total of 28) so I can congratulate myself on the difference in strain on my body in not carrying around a ginormous and super heavy thing of cat litter every day.

Have to swing by the grocery store on the way home to pick up a prescription and a few things but otherwise am headed home for a bubble bath, quick and healthy dinner (leftovers - chicken, grilled veggies and couscous) and to crash.

Later all!

It's been awhile...
 

Hi Everyone :wave:

Wow, it has been a few months since I've been on the boards and I've had to demote my ticker, as I've gained back some weight :(

All I can say is that my life went on a rollercoaster ride and there was a lot to revaluate..and unfortunately my weight *at the time* wasn't what I was focusing on.

But, I'm heading back to basics and wanted to get in contact with you ladies again! I started my exercise regime again this week and looking at couting calories (fyi, that wonderslim I was doing before-- was okay for a month, but then it made my system back-up like no tomorrow...gross).

I looked through some of the posts and saw some fascinating pics!!! Lindy, you are smokin' hot with that blonde sassy hair do'! And Tiff, when is the wedding date, you are looking great!!!

Anyway, just wanted to get logged back in and start being held accountable.

Hope all is well and chat with you ladies soon!

BACK2BASICS - woo-hoo, welcome back girly! Thanks for the compliment! No worried on dropping off, that will happen. As long as you get back on the wagon we will get you there. You CAN do this.

Ok...I had to log in and let you girls know, I did 30DS and it was crazy. I didnt want to half a$$ it of take a break like I did in the past so I pushed myself to the max. p.s...this is going to be the most ridiculous thing you have ever heard but I have printed a pic of my "sweet 16" (as in 16 pack...lol) pack guy so keep me motivated. Im not crazy into him, I mean...he's a catch for sure but I dont get into guys unless they REALLY prove themselves to me but he is a nice incentive, as I would have never dated a guy like that before. He accepts me now and has no idea that Im trying so hard to lose weight but I want to totally surprise him next time I see him.

Ok...taking a shower and going to bed. Watch out girls...Im on a role.

Basics: Welcome back! Glad you were able to join us again...we're on a roll ourselves!

Tiff: Don't stress on lunch, just move on and drink LOTS of water. Gotta get rid of the sodium...those chicken tenders are full of them.

Staccie: Welcome back. Good luck with the morning workouts. I think I would actually prefer to work out in the a.m. but that would mean that I would have to get up at 4 am, and that's not happening. So, I will do the evening during the week and morning on the weekends. Glad you had a great vacation!

Lindy: Congrats on the 30DS! That DVD kicked my a$$, so I'm going to stick with the gym. Kudos to you though!

Dancer: Isn't it great to see your hard work pay off?!? The rate you're going, you will be a stunner in that dress. You'll be the "hot bridesmaid" standing by the bride!

Today, I was good. There was a bday lunch in our dept, so we went out to eat (which I didn't want to do, but had to because people are starting to think I'm antisocial for not going out with them). So, I had a blackened chix sand (only ate bottom 1/2 of bun) with just lettuce and tomatoes. Instead of fries, I had fruit. Not too shabby. Dinner was a Lean Cuisine panini (which are actually good) with some baked Lays potato chips and mushrooms. Pretty good dinner if I do say so myself. Just something easy.

I'm kinda depressed today. A friend of mine from high school (mind you, we were close friends in junior high, and talked here and there in high school) had triplet boys 14 months ago. Her husband was in a motorcyle accident last week, and passed away yesterday. I'm taking it hard, which I find almost strange, since I haven't spoken to her in 10 years, but I feel so horrible for her and her sons. I'm contemplating going to the funeral which is a 2 hour drive. I haven't seen her, but we emailed back and forth when I found her on facebook. I think I'm taking it harder because my hubby rides a motorcycle and we have a young one...couldn't imagine 3 of them. Do you think it's strange that I want to go? It's almost a 2 hour drive for me, but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?

Lindy- Thanks for the welcome back :D

You go girl--- glad you are on a roll...me too! I was scoping out some good low-cal recipes and now I'm off to restart my Chalean Extreme right now! :carrot:

Maddie's Mom-- thanks for the welcome back as well... I'm sorry to hear about your friend, how horrible. I don't think it's strange at all if you go to the funeral, she'll need comforts both old and new.

I would really like to join this group. What do I have to do?
MaddiesMom! I am so sorry for your loss. Even if you weren't currently really close it is still a loss.

Hey AJ - welcome! You can just jump right in. We just started a weight loss challenge on Saturday, that is supposed to go to November 1st. Whoever wins gets $10.00 in Amazon gift cards (electronically), I think there are 6 ppl. total. Not all the girls are doing it, so if you dont want to...dont worry about it. Anyway...whats your plan, do you have any short term and long term goals? Kids...married? We pretty much babble about our day to day lives and our challenges and triumphs in weight loss.

Maddiesmom - I would TOTALLY go. Heres the deal...my bestfriend from high school, actually elementary too, well..we had stopped talking after high school, mainly because we got in a big fight. We stopped talking for 3 years and then one day I got a call from her, she called to tell me her dad had died, without hesitation I absolutely went to the funeral, and even though there were so many others that did as well, she was so appreciative that I was there. As far as the distance, if your schedule does not allow you to go, maybe you can do something nice, ie: when my Grandpa died someone sent our family a fruit bouquet from Edible Arrangements, I know it sounds kinda weird but we were so appreciate of it, especially since you have tons of people who send tons of crap junk food to your house, so the fruit was a nice change of pace. Just a thought (I know they are kinda expensive). As far as your diet goes...kudos to your lunch choice, it sounds delicious..in fact your whole day looked pretty well balanced, great job girly.

Ok...gotta check emails. Ill log on shortly.

Lindy--- Ohhh a challenge, huh? What an incentive, I'm in! Do we put our $10 in now or at the end?

I'm feeling the burn in my arms and legs from my workout last night-- but, it's a good thing! I'll be heading to the club over lunch, I'm super bummed I forgot my music at home, but I won't let that be an excuse to stop from hitting the cardio.

Okay- I need to ditch the coffee in the morning... what pick me up to you eat or drink or vitamins do you take to help give you a boost before heading out the door? (this is of course for the mornings I can't get to the gym to start off the day)...

Back2Basics - since I workout in the morning I have a protein bar 30 minutes prior to my workout. It gives me energy through my workout and is also good for you pertaining to eating something satisfying...since starting this about 2 weeks ago, I find no need to drink coffee or an energy drink. Also...ICE COLD water works as a quick fix. Like when I roll out of bed, before I do anything else I drink a big cup of ice cold water...it alerts me.

Very cool on joining the challenge. You have to give us your "official" weigh in weight (as of right now, not from when you started your diet) and I will add it to my spreadsheet. Also, we were all talking about doing before and after photos. I am taking mine today...IN MY 2 PIECE BATHING SUIT-god, help us all. lol

Ok..going to lunch. Im having leftover chicken kabobs, yummy.

Morning, girls!
Welcome back, basics! All we need right now for the challenge is an initial weigh-in for Lindy's tracking sheet. It's based on percentage of weight lost between now and 11/1, just to give us some extra motivation before the craziness of the holidays.

AJ - welcome! Nice to have another Denverite around : )

maddiesmom - so sorry to hear about your friend's husband. Is there anyone else from your area that might be going to the funeral as well that you could carpool with? Something my aunt just did when there was a death in the family was not go to the funeral itself (the timing didn't work for her) but go visit a few weeks later and take the family out to lunch, kind of as a distraction. Not sure if something like that appeals to you. Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be much appreciated.

Lindy - you are doing great! WTG!

Did okay on eating yesterday (1400 cals) and it was a rest day to recover from the big hike on Sunday. Plan on doing the same foodwise today and have an afternoon walk planned with a friend. The out-of-nowhere 2 lbs have disappeared and I'm back to 178 but am getting super anxious to make some progress!!! I've been at this weight (or mysteriously fluctuating above it) for over a week now and have been exercising a good amount and have been keeping the calories between 1200 and 1600 with the exception of last monday which was something like 2200. You would think that would work - especially since it's what I've been doing so far to lose the first 20. Craziness. I'm very open to suggestions if you have any and just started taking some fiber chewable pills for weight mgmt. We'll see if that helps somehow...

Hope all are doing well!

Lindy - just saw your post. I guess I better take my before picture. You're braver than I am - I think I'll go with running shorts and sports bra : )

Basics - I've heard such good things about the health benefits of green tea that I'm trying to have a cup of it each morning. Might be worth a shot...

Originally Posted by luckylindy:
Anyway...whats your plan, do you have any short term and long term goals? Kids...married? We pretty much babble about our day to day lives and our challenges and triumphs in weight loss.

I am on slim4life which is like a local LA weightloss. I have modified it a little bit to be more personalized as I learned to do on 3FC!

My long term goal is 135- but my mini goal is 155. I kept all of my old clothes so more than anything, my goal is to fit back into my old clothes (jeans in particular). I am not sure what weight I was years ago so I just try them on to see my progress =)

I have no kids yet. I am getting ready to celebrate our 1 year anneversary with my hubby. We want kids but we don't think we will start trying for another year or so. I know... I am trying to lose weight before gettting pregnant? weird but I want to be healthier.

I would love to join the challenge. What are the details? or what page are they on so that I can catch up??

Thank you guys so much! Can't wait to read more about you.
AJ

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Wow, what the heck happened? :fr: I didn't come on here after yesterday morning and the board went nuts! I had to go back four pages to catch-up! Awesome! Welcome back backtobasics! We have missed you, but are so glad you are back involved. We we loved to have you join our challenge. It started 8/1 with a weigh-in and confirmation that each of us would give $10 Amazon gift card to the winner on 11/1. As Dance said, it is based on the percentage of weight loss body fat. Here is the list, just had yours to it and Lindy can add it to her spread sheet.

Welcome AJ, you to are welcome to join if you want to be a part of this challenge, or the next one we will do after the holidays.

LuckyLindy 186
Maddiesmom 247
Mygrits 219
Danceindenver 178
Burgundyrain 222
Tiff 292.2
BacktoBasics

Maddie I am so sorry for your friends loss, :( that is very difficult especially with three small children. I now live by the rule to never have regrets. I feel if your heart is pulling for to be there for yourself and your friend, you should atend the funeral. I would hate for you not to go and then regret not being there for your friend. I didn't attend two ceremonies the last 7 years and do regret not being there. I feel I let myself down, my friend and some family memories. The worst part is I can change it now, what is done is done.

Ok, yesterday sucked! :devil: My husband cooked and cooked and cooked. He is an enabler!!! He sabotaged me!! LOL....I love him dearly, but enough already with the rich, fattening food! All I could think of while I am feeding my face is Lindy working out and swimming laps. :devil: LOL....complete torture. So, I ate and went to bed miserable, and once again overslept missing my early morning workout. I then decided to punish myself because it was my own fault I overate, and didn't get up early enough to beat the heat to workout. My punishment, to go out anyway at 10:30am with the heat and hot sun, and workout anyway. Oh my gosh, did I pay for my actions, it was like death valley, but I did it. :yikes: When I got back after 2 miles my neighbor saw me, came out side yelling, "Are you crazy?" and then said, "Your nuts, you better take your phone next time, because if you drop from the heat you can call for help!" I laughed my *** off, and told her I would call her! LOL........

Ok Miss Lindy I will NOT take my picture in a 2-piece, but did take it yesterday (after all the food) in my exercise shorts. I will load them later today. Oh, and by the way, I want to see this pic of Mr. Sweet 16!

Hey girls!!!! I've missed you. I'm in for the challenge! It would be perfect for me! I weighed myself today.. the first time in a month! I am at 216 . Ugh. I thought it was going to be worse though. I'm really feeling it. Anyway. I am super lonely. I dropped my husband off this morning. I figure the only way I am going to make it through this is if I stay busy and have a goal to focus on. Losing weight will definitely keep my mind off of other stressful things. Going to the gym will keep me busy. Also, I'm going to work more. More money, less weight!!! I'm sad but excited at the same time. I can't wait to see my husband next and be 190 or below! hopefully=)

Lindy- What brand of protein bar are you eating? And good idea of cold water to wake me up.

Dance- thanks for the welcome!

AJ- welcome to the group-- and congrats on your progress.

Mygrits-- thanks for the welcome back-- is great to be back!

Neesy- Nice to see you... Awwww, (hugs) you can do this girl-- you were one of my best motivators!!! By the way, thank you to your hubby for our freedom... we're here to support you too :) I'm adding your info into the challenge for Lindy to add us on! (I like your short term goal chart-- I need to do that for this challenge too)

I weighed myself last night just before I posted, so that will be my starting point, here's my info added in:
LuckyLindy 186
Maddiesmom 247
Mygrits 219
Danceindenver 178
Burgundyrain 222
Tiff 292.2
BacktoBasics 263
Neesy 216



It would be neat to see how much we can all lose as a group...what can we do girls 200 pounds total?? I'll put it out there that I WILL lose 40 pounds by November 1st!

Hey girls! Are we getting close to the maximum thread length? If they do shut us down at some point, let's call the next one Weight Loss Buddies III so it's easy to find!

Neesy - It must be tough without your hubby but I can't imagine anything that would make a better distraction or be more motivating than losing weight and getting in shape before he gets home. Tell us more about what your plan is - I'd love to hear about it.

mygrits - Now you've got me worrying about you, exercising in that crazy heat! Don't you get lightheaded? I think carrying your phone is not a bad idea. That an a frozen bottle of water : ) So, tell us a little bit more about how it works in your house with what you have for meals. Is your husband supportive of your weight loss efforts? I can't remember if you've talked about it before, but would he be willing to choose more diet-friendly foods (maybe sauces on the side kind of thing) to help you be more successful? I don't think I'd have the will power to stick to plan if someone was downing a bag of salty crunchy things right next to me.

AJ - So glad you're here with us! Can you tell us a little bit more about slim4life? Is it calorie counting based? Is there an exercise component? If not, do you have your own exercise plan?

Heading off to lunch but much less hungry than usual - maybe it's that fiber pill : )

Mygrits - lol, you are so funny! But I think your neighbor might be right about the cell phone thing, I know oh too well living here in Florida that we are in a serious heat wave. Next time you eat at night...yes, please do think about me. Hmmmm...pic of Mr. Sweet 16, I really dont have any yet since we've only been on one date and he lives so far. Were planning on meeting in a couple weeks, maybe I can squeeze in a pic then and show you, although Im pretty sure he'll question me if I ask him to lift his shirt, lol.

Neesy - awww....Im sorry sweetie, I know its going to be hard with your hubby gone. We'll get you through this and who knows...if you win the challenge maybe you can get a killer outfit for him to see you in (or other unmentionables..heehee, lol). Anyway...get your butt to the gym! Start planning your meals, especially with the extra shifts at work because that has been your challenge in the past.

Today, I am doing AWESOME, day 2 of a SUPER STRICT lifestyle change (I will not say diet). I was going to try and do laps at the pool tonight but it looks like we have a storm rolling in. :( Oh well, Ill play it by ear. The past few nights we have had storms but not thunderstorms, I was actually debating a run in the rain, I think it would be very invigorating. A little crazy...but invigorating.

Ok...Ill check in later. My daughter is hopefully coming home this weekend so I can hardly wait. :)

Woo-hoo, Lindy - you're doing great! I love running in the rain (not in lightning). You stay much cooler.

Back2Basics - you go, girl! Wow - 40lbs in 3 months is aggressive - can't wait to see you do it!

Dance- thanks, I'm looking forward to being aggressive about it!

With that said, there's no way on God's green earth I'm taking a picture in a 2 piece...but, I will take a full length before photo in a tight shirt and bottoms and keep the same outfit for the after shot.

I am completely in!
ajowens 166 (on Saturday)
LuckyLindy 186
Maddiesmom 247
Mygrits 219
Danceindenver 178
Burgundyrain 222
Tiff 292.2
BacktoBasics 263
Neesy 216

dancerindenver- Hey there local =) Its a plan that includes 2 protien, 2 fruits, 4 veggies, 2 starches and two snacks. Its about 1300 Caolories on an average day but I still count calories on Myplate.com. And they do not concentrate on excersize but I am so my August challenge is to walk 30-60 minutes a day+. I have done pretty well four days in. lol. I live on city park so I have great areas to walk.

Back2Basics & mygritsconfessions- Thank you so much! I am excited to be in on it!


I got great news today. I did my measurements and I lost 3 inches in my chest, 4 inches in my waist, 2 in my hips and 2 in my arms in 3 weeks. I think it is just as much the excersize as it is the dieting but I really know I am getting somewhere! Thats almost a foot of me GONE!

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Mini Goal: 155 by Sept 1st
Mini Goal: 147 by October 1st
Bigger Goal: 140 by Thanks giving!!

double post. Sorry.

Busy board!! That's awesome though. I wanted to ensure that I found some time to log in today. I have to make it!!

Dance - the hiking group - awesome idea. When I do the nasty grind I find a person that I need to keep up to - usually someone a lot like me. It keeps me going. I feel kind of bad about using someone I don't know to compete, but hey it works and I am sure someone is using me!

Lindy - love your profile pic you are looking GORGEOUS! What is 30DD's? That is the size of my 'girls' so I was just wondering :)

Tiff - good to see you again!!!

Vicky - sorry to hear that - hugs!!!

I worked out good last night even though I didn't want to. I am sore today - my biceps or other known as my 'pipes' - yeah that is a joke! I didn't work out this morning but will tonight. I have lots of aggression to get out from work and so I think working out at night might be better - for now.

My plan for now is just eat under 1500 a day, work out and stop stressing so much about work. The latter will be hard, I don't know how I am going to do it but I have this little feeling that the better I work out and eat, the better I will deal with a lot of things - including work!

Today I had special K, fruit, tuna pita - I have almonds, cottage cheese and some veggies for later :)

I hope to check in later and hope all of your gorgeous gals are doing awesome! For everyone I didn't say hi to - catch ya next round - gotta run to another bad *** meeting :)

Can I still join in the challenge??

S

Wow, it's hard to keep up in here the last two days! Hey Neesy! I have missed seeing you on here :hug: , but totally understand with your husband leaving.

Somebody is going to get a bundle of prize $ to shop with!! We are up to $90.00!! Woo Hoo!!

ajowens 166 (on Saturday)
LuckyLindy 186
Maddiesmom 247
Mygrits 219
Danceindenver 178
Burgundyrain 222
Tiff 292.2
BacktoBasics 263
Neesy 216

You girls are right about execising in the heatwave, but I was soooo ticked at myself for being a porky pig yesterday and then on top of it not getting up this morning. So, yes I am pooped from this morning, but hey I am back on track! Dance, my husband is an awesome man, however, he loves to cook Southern and fattening. Now, I love Southern, but I am so not into the heavy fats, processed foods and all, which he has a hard time grasping. He has tried, but even when he thinks he is doing better, it is still stuff I shouldn't have. He has cooked one way for so long, it is just difficult for him to change. However, he does need to change because he has put on alot of weight the last couple of years, has Sleep Apnea, and now High Blood Pressure. This all scares me to death, because I can't imagine something happening to him :( . Yes, I have talked till I'm blue in the face....literally....and he says he will handle it, but the little changes he makes isn't enough. He can't seem to break some old habits of fast foods and processed garbage - all high in sodium. Oh, yes, and he was a Navy Seal - need I add stupborn! ;)

So, today I haven't eaten much, maybe because I am still full from yesterday...LOL... My calories are right at 280. I had tuna on open face flat bread with tomato and lettuce. I am getting ready to go eat again though........but not much!