Ms. P - I fully expect them not to fit by the time it is full on summer, but I’m in Arkansas and hot natured so there will probably be days when I need shorts in a month or so.

Bigmid - I couldn’t imagine it either. If you decide to get one and you work on it one day you will look back at the time when you couldn’t imagine it and laugh.

Taurie - thank you for the links, my hubby will appreciate them too. He is off the charts on the squats - he can do 600 and he only weighs 176ish.

Tummy - thank you for the link, that site looks great. The bench press was free weight. I am using machines too, but only for things that I would need a spotter for when I don’t have one, I figure that it is better to be safe and that using the machine is still better than doing nothing. Oh, I have had some slight bingy issues lately myself. I have to hide hubby’s cookies. I agree, it is a learning experience.

Nella - If you start running you might drop more weight whether you intend it or not. I’m just a baby runner, but the more I do the easier it is to drop the pounds.

New low of 177 for me today and now I'm off to the gym for zumba and a treadmill (I hope, yesterday they were all full).

Morning everyone!

I'm down to 246.4 today. I'm hoping and crossing my fingers that I can lose that .4 lbs by Saturday and make weigh in day my official lost 40 lbs celebration! And, if I drop 1.4 by Sunday (not likely, but possible, since I've been losing quickly), I'll actually make my original February goal (made before having to buy a new scale) of 245 by the end of the month. I'm not counting on that, but it would be cool!

My back is feeling better, though not 100%. I can walk more easily, and bend side to side a bit, but not forward without significant pain. It hurts more if I stay seated for a long time (of first thing in the morning), so I need to push myself to get up and stretch every 30 minutes or so. The prolapse I mentioned up thread got way worse last night. I'm toying with the idea of calling the specialist I have an appointment with in midmarch and asking if he can squeeze me in sooner or if I need to go to urgent care or something. I'm not hurting, everything down there just feels really. . .weird. /TMI :lol: Anyhow, it's looking less likely that I'm going to be able to avoid surgery, and I'm scared that it will throw my weightloss efforts/healthy eating habits way off kilter. If I have it, I'll be hospitalized at least for a few days, but likely longer, pumped up full of fluids, etc. Ugh. I just don't want to deal with it. Okay, no more whining! I can't excercise, but I'm going to have a great eating day! I hope you all do, too!

Hello ladies I hope everyone had a great day today mine started with me getting up and for some reason felt really skinny this morning so I stepped on the scale and I had gained 1.2lbs:dizzy:

Nella - I definetly would not think of changing your goal as giving up. When we first chose a goal (unless we been at that weight before) we are not sure what we would feel good at it is more about the number. If you feel good where you are maybe maintain for awhile and decide from there. I also think if you do start to run you most likley will drop more with out really trying. Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

FitGirlyGirl - Thanks I will keep you posted on what I decied. I have often thought I should go the the gym and try a zumba class it sounds fun. Same at my gym it's first come first server and the class starts about 1/2hr after I'm done work and the gym is that far away so I haven't tried yet.

eclipse -I'm glad you back is feeling a bit better and it wouldn't hurt to call the Dr. just to see if he has an earlier opening. It would just be nice to know what you need done the rest you can deal with as it comes.

Hey all!
The day got away from me as I went shopping with my mom for a dress for me for a Father/Daughter ball my dad is taking me to this Saturday. I literally had 1 dress that sort of fit, but wasn't appropriate for the occassion, so I had to shop. I did find a nice dress and shoes at a St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store (very much like Goodwill)! Yay!!

Bigmid-Well, at least you felt skinny. That's gotta feel good!

eclipse-Glad to hear the back is better, but keep resting it and maybe you can get in to a chiropractor? Also, good luck getting in to the other specialist sooner. And WOW on the weight-front!

FGG-That certainly does make a difference (being in Arkansas). I suppose you do get to wear shorts fairly early in the year...lucky woman!! Congrats on the new low!! That's awesome!

Nella-It makes sense to prioritize the weight loss with everything else you have on your plate. Just remember it's a lifestyle you're developing, so it won't hurt to continue making those healthy choices and establishing good habits. Then you and your future baby will surely benefit!! :) The "right" weight will find you as you find the food and activity routine that works for you long-term. You keep on taking good care of yourself and no worries about the number on the scale!

I'm off to bad soon here....have a great night! Tomorrow's another busy one here, but I hope to check-in in the afternoon.

Wow!!! Miss a few days and you miss a ton on this thread. Well girls. I have some news to report. It is not goal of 225. WTH was I thinking? But it is just as sweet. Today I weighed in at 233.2 pounds. I haven't seen that weight in ten years. How motivating this scale was this am. Then I went to the gym and was able to repeat my 1 mile run on the treadmill. at 5.0 mph pace. What was even better, the 2 more half miles I ran after that!!!! I am on! So, knowing that I am not gonna make 225 by the 28th I have my eyes set on 228 for march 2nd. That is the next doctor visit. That would also be the fifty pound mark. It felt so great to say that I have lost 45 pounds. But now I want more. It is snowing like crazy here and I really want something not good for me.....but instead I will go to bed and read all about the muscles of the shoulder.

Love and light to all the peeps!!!

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I don't see myself making this goal for the month, but I will stick in there anyway. I'm staying strong at 235...I still needed 5 more lbs... we'll see...but it doesn't look promising. :censored:

FGG - Thanks! I'm still a baby runner myself! Congrats on the new low!!! That's awesome!! Hope you had fun at Zumba!

Eclipse - I hope you get to celebrate that -40 soon too!! I'm sorry about the medical problems. I hope the Dr. can get you in sooner.

Bigmid - You are right. It's just a number and the exercise will help.

Ms. P - That's kind of how I feel about it. I know how to eat right and how to portion my meals, and it is a lifestyle change for me. I think that just not obsessing over the calories will make it easier on me, while adding in more exercise that will make me feel better physically. It's starting to get light enough in the evening that I can even start running outside in the next few weeks. That will be tremendous for my overall mood. I love being outside.

I hope you have fun at the ball!! I bet shopping for a dress was a blast!



So, went to the gym last night, and ran for 1 mile at 4.9 speed. Walked for a while, then ran another 1/4, then walked, then ran another 1/4. So total was 1.5 running and 1.5 walking (including warmup) Not too bad. I felt good afterward. DH suggested that I get a new prescription for my inhaler for my asthma. I never really used it, mostly because I have always avoided activity that made my asthma flare up. So, I'll do that. I'm also just ordered the Enell sports bra. The one I have is the Shock Absorber one, and I still bounce a lot, even with a second bra on. I am heavy chested and I think the pulling is making it harder for me to breathe too.

Well I blabbered on long enough, Have a GREAT day ladies!!!

SG: Good for you for getting those photos done, can't wait to see them! Enjoy the rest of the visit with your friend.

Nella: aren't we all just making up our goal in the first place? I first thought I wanted to weigh 140, then started thinking about my build, and how I felt and looked when I got down to 165 in college--that lasted for about 20 minutes, and I settled in around 170-175 until I quit smoking, and gained 40 pounds. So now I've set my goal to 149, because I haven't been that low since um, probably before high school. No stress--work on maintaining and see what happens. Let me know how that bra is. I used to want to design a sports bra for women with boobs--something that will strap those babies down and keep them from giving me a black eye. ;)

FGG: Way to go on the new low and on the weight lifting--that's great motivation.

Jellofer: so glad to see you kickin' some butt! When the inspriation hits, it's so exciting, and also contagious!

eclipse: I'm sending good vibes your way for the 40 loss by Saturday--you can do it! Glad your back is feeling better, but do be careful. And I hope you are able to get your other issues taken care of quickly--that's no fun. But even if you do have to have surgery, there is no reason it should throw your healthy eating habits off kilter--you know how to do it, and that you can still lose even if you aren't able to work out for a bit. Just continue to make the right choices and keep your eye on the prize.

Bigmid: No fair! I hate when I just know I've had a whoosh and find that I'm so wrong! You are so close to onederland, and I'll bet that freak gain will go away and take those last few pounds with it.

Ms.P: new clothes...sigh. I can't wait. Right now I am relishing fitting into my old clothes! Have a great time with your dad, lookin' good, feelin' good!

NightAngel: I'm a little skeptical of making goal too, but will try my best and add anything I didn't lose onto my 10 pound March goal. This is a short month, remember!

I left work early last night, feeling nauseous (but hungry?) and feverish, so I ate half a bagel for dinner, and am now starving. But anything I think of eating makes me feel sick, so I'm staying in bed. I'll exercise if I feel better later. Down to 195.8 today, but don't know why this second five pounds for the month is taking so long! :?:

Louisa - I will report back on it. It was expensive, which is the norm for larger bra sizes, ($60 incl. shipping) so it better be worth it!! I'm a 34/36 G right now (was a 38 H when I started losing), so if it can hold my puppies in, it can hold anything in!! I would LOVE to have the time/ money to design a line of clothing and undergarments for large chested women. We get forgotten in so many aspects of fashion. I've always had big boobs, always. Even in HS I was a DDD. Just because I have big boobs, doesn't mean I want to wear moo moo tops, ya know!

It looks like I am not hitting this month's goal...ughhhhh. I am tired of making these goals and not reaching them. It's just hard to find motivation right now...I've had a lot of stressful things happen the last couple of weeks and I've been snacking left and right!

I'll just have to keep going...I HAVE TO!

I don't think I'll be making my goal either. My goal for this month was 118... I'm at 119.8. I can't complain. I've stuck to plan, so I'm thrilled.

Congrats to all those on track despite not meeting goals! That deserves a couple :carrot: :carrot:

Summer - It is hard to lose weight while you are stressed. I'm in the same boat. Just keep on going. Make time for exercising. Change your goals. I feel so much better after deciding I wasn't going to freak out over calories anymore, and just focus on exercise/weights. It's like this extra burden was lifted off my shoulders knowing that if I don't count every calorie, I'll still be OK.

Like the others told me, this is a lifestyle change, not a race. It'll happen.

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well, not losing right this moment...so I guess I'll have to be a little shy on my goal. I know I can make the march goal... I just wanted to be on track here... I guess our bodies only go so fast... :halfempty

LouisaH Thanks again for the supportive wishes. They do help alot. Things are cruisin. I had a small slip up last night. Didn't do to well on an eval at school and let my emotions get the best of me......but today is a new day and I am still determined to make 230 by the end of this month.

Nella I hope the new bra does the trick. It took me awhile to find one that worked for me. My size wasn't similar to you, but when they are really hangy a good sports bra is key. Especially when running. My issue now is that they look terrible. I am thinking about new ones after we have kids. They look like sad raindrops and I don't like them at all. That was a nice bonus to being overweight. But I will take a fit tight body anyday.

Summer and Taurie I can really appreciate the feelings you are having about reaching goal. I haven't met mine yet. It gives me something to work for, but it is still frustrating. I was excited to reach the 45 punds lost mark. And now I am pushing 50. I am afraid to set my goal to short. But I am thinking that is what I have to do next month to be successful. Keep up the hard work and the numbers will come.

nightangel Like I said. Sometimes that goal thing sucks. You can do it. As long as the scale moves down. You are making progress. EAting healthy and being active are really all that matters. The number is just well that, a number.

So after the bad eval last night......I slipped and let my emotions get the best of me and stopped at MickeyD's and had me some nuggets. And you know, what I noticed while I was eating them all. All 20 of them. They really were not that great. They didn't fix my mood, they didn't make the eval any better. Ok, maybe I noticed this after I at them. But I did notice none the less. SO here I am with my protein shake for breakfast. A slight 1.6 pund up tick on the scale which is mostly water and for what? So, I am gonna pick up my panties and get back to the treadmill. Then need to work on getting my basement in some order and study. My niece and nephew are coming over tonight to go sledding. We live on a nice hill and there is no real traffic. It is always so much fun. I bought them pizza. I will have some fish or shrimp. Low cal and low carb. (it's friday and I am catholic and don't like eggs or tuna. Fridays are always ruff.) Good times.

Best dishes to you all today ladies!!!

Eclipse - I’m glad your back is feeling better. I hope you can get in to see the doc early. I know the idea of surgery is scary and you don’t want to deal with it, but a little while of dealing with that is probably going to be better than a long time dealing with the situation with no surgery.

Ms P - I don’t consider it lucky. I hate the heat. Once we are allowed to live where we want to, we will most likely settle in Washington state - we’re looking at Vancouver, WA.

Jello - congrats on the happy scale news and the running success. Yay you!

I’m anemic, have been for years. Well, for a couple days I was feeling really out of sorts - tired, freezing cold, weak, just wanted to sleep. Then I started craving red meat the night before last. I had cut a lot of the red meat out of my meal planning. I figured my prescription iron pills and the spinach and such that I eat would cover me. Wrong! There was no red meat in the house. I texted hubby and he came home on his meal break and took me out to dinner. I had about 6 oz. of steak plus some other foods. I ended up with 1049 calories of dinner - yikes! I still ended up with a deficit for the day, but it was 627 instead of the 1,000 I shoot for. I was feeling much better yesterday though, even though I was up 2 pounds from the sodium of restaurant food. I drank nearly 2 gallons of crystal light yesterday and today I have gotten rid of those 2 pounds, plus 0.6 more. I learned my lesson, I can’t cut the red meat so much.

Now today I have to go clothes shopping because I have a career fair tomorrow and the only clothes I have that remotely fit are too casual.

I’m down to 176.4, but I don’t think I can lose 1.4 pounds in the next couple days to make goal weight, but I’m closer than I thought I’d get and I still have the 1.7 % body fat and 1.5 inches on my waist loss to fall back on, so I’m all good.