I have 13 days left to lose my 5 lbs and make my workout goal. I've made it to the gym 8 times and walked the indoor track at the university a couple of days. Would like to park farther away at work but -25 degrees is preventing that. I have been watching what I have been eating much closer so the weight loss will come.
Well I am counting today as day #2 POP. Not easy, I was pretty much stuck in the house all day, doing math homework. Just to give you an idea how much fun it was, I took breaks to wash dishes, and fold clothes. Whoopee!!!! So I am very proud of me!!!
Idream, so glad to see you back.... I wondered where you had gotten off to. Sucks that you couldn't break out before you gained the weight back, but it will make you that much stronger when you lose it all again! No need to be embarrressed, No one can/will judge you here. You are amongst friends who care about you, and have been there. so go drink some WATER!!!!
SusieMartin- ok well, come on lets get it done 100%POP. LOL, easier said than done! But you had a heck of a run not too long ago, so I know you can do it!!!!
Morning all LE - Thanks for the encouragement! I'm with you girl. I just finished day #2 of almost 100% OP. The foods are all good - just still a little too much & a lack of exercise.
I'm planning for another OP day with some kind of activity even if it's shoveling manure for 20 minutes
Hope everyone has a good one too!
Last edited by susiemartin; 01-20-2011 at 08:00 AM.
Hi Chicklets. I've been getting on to read occasionally, but it's been a weird month. I've been lazy and can't make myself count calories, and am working in maintenance mode, rather than actually working at getting my last few pounds off.
I've been sick twice this month--first a cold, and now stomach flu, and I went to Florida as well, so it's been a weird one, hard to follow a plan. My weight is down to 147 this morning, but it's because I've had two glasses of water and five mini pretzels in the past 36 hours, but spent the whole day yesterday expelling everything from my body (sorry). Ugh. Let's hope this clears up soon.
Sorry, my brain is not functioning well enough to do personals, but LE, glad you're back, and you too Idream. MsP, if I could formulate a plan right now, I would join you and LE in it!
Hey Jlo1025.... Well I can say that it tends to happen and is very frustrating...maybe try changing up your workout.... or taking a break and starting up again...mine won't budge if my body gets too used to something....
Good Morning All
Just checking in.
Yesterday was another good OP day. This morning I woke up hungry - which is the first time that's happened since just before Thanksgiving
It's dumping snow here again today ...the weather is so out of control ....it's just doesn't want to stop! Looks like we've having an "old-fashioned" winter so I'm going to have to find some type of indoor exercise to get me through this winter weather until I can walk again.
Maybe belly dance?
Anybody know a free online podcast or vid that they like and would recommend? I welcome suggestions.
Hope your day is a good one!
Last edited by susiemartin; 01-21-2011 at 07:03 AM.
So apparently I was 184 when I posted this (wish I'd written it down here...)
The last few days have been 182.6, so I'm heading in the right direction!
(from 1/10)
Scale said 179.8 this morning! My "official weigh in day is Wed. (which was 181.2) but I'm doing a little happy dance for seeing the 179!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw my lowest weight since forever this morning: 146.4! Of course, I haven't eaten or exercised for three days with the stomach flu, so there you have it. I've been ravenous today, which is pretty exciting since the mere thought of food was repulsive for two days. I'm looking forward to getting back to exercising and eating healthy again. Let's hope I don't gain this little bit back right away!
susiemartin: good for you. I hear when you wake up hungry that means your metabolism is in good order.
jlo1025: stick with it, it'll move, and hopefully with a whoosh!
seagirl and carvedmarmalade: Congratulations! So encouraging; stay in that groove!
Just a quick update. I started at 157.2 and weighed in this am at 154. Not sure that I will make my goal of 150 by 1/31 but sure hope so. It will mean a lot of self control and exercise. I have 8 days to try to reach it. Better to try and fail and then to have never tried at all.
I've been on the wagon, off the wagon - on this site - off this site - up - down - and insane! Life have taken its toll - and I'm taking control BACK!
I realize that January is almost over - but I need to get back with you girls! I've been STUCK where I am FOREVER, and this site and all the support and love from everyone helped a TON when I was losing weight before.
I recognize a lot of the "faces" and am happy to see so many new ones!
Dixiemae - Darling - I'M BACK! It's been WAY too long and I've MISSED YOU!
So here's the short story: I had gotten my weight from #241 to #185 when i got married 10/4/08. Then I got pregnant in that December, lost my job the following February and long story short - i have done NOTHING but balloon up and deprive myself of health and happiness for almost 1 1/2 years since my son was born.
My Jan starting weight was an ASTOUNDING #231.4! Almost back to my starting point 3 years ago!! (Yes, i could strangle MYSELF for this! ) I have made a lot of choices and decisions and I'm getting back on track! My goal for every month this year - starting with January is #6.8 loss.
because I'm fatter.
Ugh........
13 days
) I have made a lot of choices and decisions and I'm getting back on track! My goal for every month this year - starting with January is #6.8 loss. 
