hello eveyone just a quick hello, I just had to tell all of you I have maintained my loss I am officially down to 212.5 finally broke that 213 mark. I don't remember the last time I was under that I can't wait to get down to the 210 my weight loss has been so very slow for me so I am hoping and praying that now that I have made all these changes with the meal planing that it is going to do the trick keep your fingers crossed for me. :)

So, first think on the agenda for tomorrow is buying that new scale. I have NO idea how well or poorly my weight is doing because it's bouncing so much. I got on it several times in a row this morning and everytime got a different number - spanning over 5 lbs! So, once I get the new scale, I'm going to go with that as my new official number and revise my February goals based on that.

Eclipse----Darn those scales!!!

Morning everyone,
I have a lot of catch up reading to do but just wanted to pop in and say hello. I have not been doing well (staying OP but no losses) not sure but I really have to rethink what I am doing. It was November that last time I saw some sort of significent losses. Heres hoping I can still do the 5lbs I put down for the monthly goal.
Hope you are all doing great.

My loss is staying under 270 so it seems I hit goal already! That's what happens when a plateau lifts I guess. Due to the meds I'm on I am not going to adjust my goal because I have no idea what will happen with my weigh til I am off the meds.

Happy afternoon all!
I'm having a decent day here. Have the van in for repair so I'm in a loaner car for the afternoon. Wasn't expecting to have time to come home, but errands went quick so here I am. Weight is the same, but I've been eating "maintenance" cals, so no shocker there. I did finally plan some (supper) meals, so I have that much taken care of. I have snacked on goodies here and there still, but not enough to have a negative impact. Just enough to keep my weight steady. It's SLOWLY getting better as I remind myself to get in more fruits and veggies, etc.

mystical-Yay on getting under 213. I know every little bit counts when the losses are slow. Keep on making those adjustments and things will click. Only 2.5 more pounds to 210 and the edge of a new decade!!

Gekster-Woo Hoo on reaching goal already! I hope the meds don't have too much effect on the water weight. Even if so, it'll go away once you're done, so don't sweat it.

Bigmid-Best of luck in your examining your efforts. It's always a challenge to see what we could be doing differently to improve results.

eclipse-Let me know if you want to change anything on the goals list once you get your new scale. I was just about to re-post it, but I can edit it any time.

DixieMae-I got that crockpot cookbook at Barnes and Noble or Borders bookstore. I can't recall which one. I really like that I got the spiral-bound one, so it lays flat.

Bigmid: Onderland
LouisaH: Lose 10 lbs
effie12: 1. Stop Plateauing 2. Lose 5 lbs
Dab52776: Reach 160's
narn81: 1. Reach 131 lbs 2. Avoid the scale except Feb 15th & 28th
jellofer: Reach 225 lbs
Summer 2010: Lose 10 lbs
BeautyandtheBeast: Lose 8.6 lbs, 140 lbs or less
Jaimie: Lose 12 lbs
iDream: 1. Lose at least 10 lbs 2. Eat sanely 3. Drink water!
ShrinkingGirl: 1. Hit goal 2. Eat well 3. Find someone to take progress pics
VickieLou: Lose 10 lbs
LivyBell: Lose at least 10 lbs
dayoneagain: Reach 186 lbs
FitGirlyGirl: Lose 8 lbs
Shytowngal: Lose 9 lbs
dangerouscurves76: 1. Lose 13 lbs/hit goal weight 2. Drink 8+ glasses of water daily 3. Eat breakfast EVERY day
Tummy Girl: Reach 135 lbs
nellonello: Lose 5 lbs
knobhdy: Lose 6 lbs
SuzyQ: Lose 8 lbs
shyscorp: Lose 10 lbs
cherbear: Lose 10 lbs
mkat321: 1. Lose 5 lbs 2. Stop stress eating
helpmelose: Lose 4 lbs
eclipse: Reach 245 lbs
Nella: Lose 6 lbs
tyla: Reach 139 lbs
Rashomon: Lose 10 lbs
Ms Perception: Reach and maintain under 133 lbs
1lbatatime: Reach 180 lbs
MissCeCe: Lose 12 lbs
mystical: Reach 210 lbs
Gekster: Reach 270 lbs
pokeycactus: Onderland
DixieMae: Reach 155 lbs
bigmomma: Lose 8 lbs
gtowngirl: 1. Lose 5 lbs 2. Drop a dress size
Taurie: Lose 3 lbs
Loves2Cook: Lose 1 lb/week
shahsha12: Lose 8 lbs
Katz: Lose 11 lbs
Lil Judy: Lose 8 lbs
Kawfee: Lose 6 lbs
mjluva829: Reach 165-167 lbs
NightAngel26: Reach 230 lbs
kris2008: Lose 8 lbs
Reconstruire: Get under 200 lbs, Keep within 1200-1800 cals/day

LTTG - welcome back to the action!

Gekster - I am sorry that your illness was worse than you thought. Take care of yourself. Try not to worry too much about the steroids. Even if you do gain, it is important to get well and then you can take it right back off. Congrats on goal!


Well, the scale is finally going in the right direction for me again. I’m mad that I have to fight off 4 pounds that I had already battled with, but I’ll get there. I think part of my problem is that I’m not eating enough. I am going to work on keeping my deficit closer to 1000 for a while and see if it helps. According to my BB program I am supposed to eat 1650 a day, I have to push really hard most days to get up to 1200, so I’m not sure how I’m going to get all this food in, but I’m going to try.

Good evening everyone.

MsP: Thanks for being the goalie!

LTTG: pleased to meetcha. Way to head back in elbows out--show 'em who's boss!

Jellofer: Happy revelation! How great to be able to set new mini goals that you can achieve, and you'll be able to see differences right away, which will motivate you to keep going. Can't wait to hear more. Ain't it a beeotch when you realize that you're the only one saying, "um, no, you can't do that"?!

SG: almost there...are you there? What a happy ending! Will you be ditching us for the maintenance forum? ;)

Dixiemae: new skinny pants--yay! Keep up the good work!

idream: I have some sort of illness landshark knocking on my door too, but I am NOT going to open that door, even if it is saying "Candygram"

Mystical: Good for you! That new meal plan is going to make it a cinch--maybe you'll even hit onederland before that 30 day menu is up...you'll at least be within sight of it, so yippee! BTW, DH and I made a giant batch of Jane Brody's Vegetable Chili Con Carne. It is our fave, and pretty low cal and healthy, for such a hearty, filling meal. It freezes well too so you can make a big pot of it. You can find it online if you google the name.

Bigmid: you'll be so close to onederland if you can make goal--that was pretty good motivation for me at the beginning of the month. We're not even halfway through February, so give it your best--you just might surprise yourself.

Gekster: Go goal! Try some mind over matter in regards to the meds making you put on weight, and just get yourself healthy.

eclipse: I just went through the same scale issues and I love my new scale (even if it isn't as generous as I'd like it to be).

FGG: Although I can't really relate to not being able to able to get all my calories in (lol), I can suggest oatmeal, and dried fruit and nuts as possible snacks or meals that will add good calories. Also, I've really been enjoying cooked wheat berries added into salads, yogurt or soups. Beans are a good calorie addition too. Isn't it depressing to have your body stall out when it should be burning fat like mad? Hang in there and you'll figure out the secret to your ever-changing metabolism!

So I'm at 199.0 today. It's making me a little nuts not to have it moving more, but when I consider that I'm 4 pounds into my 10 pound goal for the month, and we aren't halfway through the month, I realize I need to shut up. I'm just so obsessed with the whole food, exercise, weight thing, I am ready for time to move faster so I can just BE there already. The only other time I've wanted time to move more quickly was when I was in school. Somebody, please, just present the frying pan to the back of my head.

Just a quick hi then off to bed, it's almost midnight omg! Still trucking along doing good just swamped with school and life and configuring my new laptop. Now I have no excuse to log my food, even on holidays, lol. Night ladies and I'll catch you tomorrow.

:carrot::carrot::carrot:Um.... I have an announcement:carrot::carrot::carrot:

And it goes a lil something like this...................

Goal!!!!

I weighed in this morning at 174.4, my usual Friday drop is back which means I'm back on track and back on my weight loss journey!!!

I cannot believe I've done it!

And LOUISAH??? I would never leave these girls! They're the BEST!

I'm far from done losing... but I am officially moving to the calories/workout plan I'm gonna be using for maintenance. We'll see how much further I go!

SG~ :congrat::bravo::dance::cp::dancer::woohoo::cheer: :yay: I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO proud of you!!!! You did it!!!! I KNEW you'd do it!!! :D Fatastic job hun!!! I'm so glad I got back on the wagon in time to see you reach your goal!!! :) :hug: So, what's the new plan now? Do tell!

Okay, no time to post, but I had to say congrats to SG!! Be back in a bit...

She shoots, she scores! Go SG! Are you now Shrunken Girl? Rah rah rah! What's your prize for yourself? And what are you going to spend those extra calories on?! I am so excited for you. And you know I was only joking about leaving for the maintenance forum--I've only been here a month and a half and can tell this is the kind of group you can't leave for long! I also know this challenge will never end (ew, that's not a very pleasant thought. lol)!

Gotta get my exercise in so I can have a super productive day--I know it's already 10 am, but I didn't get to bed until after 3:30! ouch. Catch you all later, happy Friday!

Thanks to everyone I am feeling so good about myself can't believe I am still holding under 213 actually this morning it was 212.2 OMG I am just estatic over it.

Dietician comes tomorrow I am hoping she will be very pleased with the changes I have been making. I haven't lost all that much weight since I seen her last but I know I am feeling much better and I am making changes to our life everyday. Here is a list of all the recipe cards I have from my Dieticians of Canada cookbooks if anyone wants the recipes just let me know and I can send them to you. I do use Ground Turkey in place of the ground hamburger though. This is the first go around I am going to try and get more fish into this 30-day plan if anyone has any good fish recipes I would love them... Have a great day :)

Basic Grilled Fish
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Lentils with Ham & Rosemary
Veggie, Beef Bake
Turky Chili
Baked Pork Chops w/ Vegetable Rice
Taco Soup
Hoisin Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Beef Tips and Noodles
Tasty Fish Cakes
Low Fat Turkey Burgers
Turkey Taco Pie
Chicken Wrap
Chicken-Chile Quesadillas
Cornflake Chicken
Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooked Flank Steak
Wild Rice Chicken Bake
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Roast Pork Tenderloin
Slow Cook Jambalaya
Baked Penne
Cheesy Pasta Skillet
Tuscan Meatloaf
Herb Baked Fish Fillets
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Slow Cook Beefy Veg-Barley Soup
Steamed Fish and Vegetables
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Slow Cook Tender Round Steak

Gooooooooooood afternoon ladies!!!!! :carrot:

Okay, I'm finally able to make some time for personals...

pokey~ Mmmm! That recipe sounds delish! Thanks so much!

Gekster~ hope you're feeling better today hun! Hubby's had that nasty virus twice this year! He end up on some crazy strong antibiotics and steroids too. Don't mess around with that stuff--you rest up, take care of yourself and don't fret about the possibility of gaining weight--You've made GOAL this month already and that's all the counts girlie!! :)

Dixiemae~ glad you scored some deals at GW! I love that place! Always a deal to be had! And smaller sizes too!!! Woo hoo!!! That rocks!!!! I wish I had 2 pairs of jeans that fit! Ugh, alas, I have one--but I'm getting there! Are you enjoying the break from the snow? We're supposed to more on Sunday...:lol: Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts! I'm starting to long for Spring...Oh, btw, the cookbook MsP mentioned is at Meijer--just bought it yesterday! :)

shasha~ hun, I've btdt! Trust me, you have those days when the scale (or Darth as Delphi used to call him) is being downright evil, but you just gotta grit your teeth and push through it. Good job not beating yourself up over it and getting back on the wagon hun! :hug:

Tummy~ girl, I've been dying to address what you said! I've been trying to figure out the whys of all the crazy eating I did over the holidays and the only conclusion I've come to is--I wanted to. Soooo lame, but there it is. No emotional connection, no rebellion or entitlement (well, maybe a little entitlement ;))--just plain ol' "I wanna eat that and I'm gunna!". :lol: I'm laughing about it but it really isn't a good thing is it? Nope. So here's what I'm planning on doing. See, I'm so all or nothing about weight loss and while that's good, it can backfire. So, I've decided that once every 2 weeks or so I'm going to have a day where I'm more lax. Not 'fall off the deep end and eat an entire pizza and a half gallon of ice cream for breakfast' kind of lax, but a 'Yes I'll eat some pancakes with my kids on Sunday' kinda lax. Perhaps, if I relax once in a while throughout the year, when the holidays come around I won't go so bonkers! :dizzy: Anyway, you're not alone hun!!! Miss you girlie! Glad things are going well for you hun!

eclipse~ congrats on the new bras! I love when my girls are where they're supposed to be! ;) Congrats on the great drs appt too! :carrot:

MsP~ thanks for the cook book recommendation! I found it at Meijer and bought it! I'm making a chicken & rice recipe out of it as I type! :) Sounds like you're getting back into your groove! Yay!!

shyscorp~ hang in there hun! If you're staying OP, the scale WILL move! Just keep up the great work! :)

Mystical~ :woohoo: Look at you hitting new lows!!! Love it! WTG hun!!! Thanks for the cookbook suggestion! I'll have to check it out.

Roxy~ thanks for the tip! I've found quite a few recipes from there by Googling, but I really need to just check out the site more.

Mom (LTTG)~ I said it before, but I'll say it again: I'm so glad you're back!!!! :hug:

jellofer~ :carrot: Yeah you can!!!! Congratulations on making a new plan!!! This whole weight loss thing takes some tweaking from time to time. You'll have that weight off in no time--just watch your cals and eat right, keep exercising...you'll do it!! :)

NightAngel~ hope you had fun burning the blues yesterday!! :)

Louisa~ girl, I know how tempting all the crazy good food in LA can be--stay strong girlie!!!! Lots of good juju comin' your way!!!!

Nello~ :wave: Hiya girlie! You best not be fallin' off the wagon on us girlie!! Need I remind you about the w-e-d-d-i-n-g? Hmmm? ;) Get your buns moving and check in!!!!! :hug:

SuzyQ~ WTG on the good start! Keep up the great work! :)

Bigmid~ hey girlie! I was just thinking about you! Glad to see you checkin' in! Good luck with your goal this month hun! :)


Okay, whew! I feel better now that I'm caught up. :)

So, let's see...um...down .2 today so 156.4. Got all my workouts in and need to update on the exercise thread. So, a pretty good week so far.

Today's workout kinda sucked though--the first part (legs & back) was fine, but the abs...OMG that was awful! I gotta say, I didn't have it in me. I was dog tired afterwards and couldn't make it through each set. :( It's killing me because I was making it through the entire workout before I quit exercising back in Dec. :( Sigh...I'll get back to where I was...I just wish it would happen NOW!

Other than that, let's see...dr appts for my boys this week which led to more appts and I'm going to be busy next month with it all. Just hoping that all turns out well. Nothing extremely terrible, but troublesome none the less.

Anyway...sun is shining and that's doing wonders for my mood! I love the snow, it's pretty and all, but I needed the sun! Speaking of snow though, thanks everyone for chiming in and making me feel better about the playing in the snow stuff--I feel a lot less like the World's Worst Mother. ;)

Well girls, I need to finish my water, finish quilting something, clean up my kitchen and then I dunno what, but I gotta get off the computer! :lol:

Hope everyone is having a fantastic day and if I don't catch you this weekend, have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!! Oooh, I almost forgot! Quick brag on hubby--he sent me flowers for Valentine's Day!!! It was such a sweet surprise to get them delivered!!! He's such a sweetie!! :val2:

Okay--really gotta go! Be good to yourselves chickies! You deserve it!!!