Wow Tibbits2U, 50% that is awesome! And in just a little over a year, double wow! Great job! :carrot:

I have no idea why my weight went up this much :(

I'll switch my weigh-in to Thursdays. It won't look pretty for this week. Remember my scale issue last week? Well it happened on weigh-in day so it looked as if I had lost, but I hadn't, and I haven't yet shaken off the gain. So, I'm up OVER where I started out.

I have started logging my food again. That should help. I need to make some additional changes, but I haven't taken the time to do the planning needed for that. I will tomorrow night and when I do my weekly grocery shopping it will be for more light foods. Until then, challenges abound! We're going to a very nice steakhouse for Mother's day dinner. Nothing there is a good choice for a dieter. ((sigh))

YES THERE IS!!!!

They just don't advertise it ;)

Sirloin (as with filet mignon) is almost always a lean cut of meat. You can get the 6 oz or 8 oz...if the later, make sure to cut it in half and save it for later. And you can almost always find fish or chicken as well. Just make sure to request they don't use any oils or butters when cooking, which is where most of the additional fat comes from. They almost always serve brocolli and carrots and squash, but fail to mention that on their menus for some crazy reason. Skip the potato or fries. Limit yourself to one roll if you MUST have a starch (another place for crazy amounts of calories and fat.)When you order your salad, ask for the dressing on the side, and then dip your fork in for every bite oppossed to dumping it over your salad. You eat a lot less fat and calories that way. Instead of a mixed drink, order wine (or, do better and order unsweetened tea, hot tea, coffee, or water with lemon.)

Can anyone tell I have become an expert at being a dieter on the go with all of my kid's activities? :lol:

zoesmom~I ususally get the 6 oz filet mignon, but often get tempted to add the crab and sauce on top (can't remember what they call that). I like the wedge salad, but it comes with bacon on it as well as the blue cheese (I do ask for the dressing on the side). The vegetables ALWAYS seem to be loaded with butter. Do they offer steamed? I'd prefer that!

thanks Thnknthin1 ! sum38...i feel for ya gains always suck but your still smaller then you were 2 weeks ago. it'll even itself out in the end, its probably all just water weight. maybe you'll see a huge woosh next week !

Down to 248.6 this morning, so I've lost just over a little 4 pounds so far. Not as fast as I'd like, but who knows what is going on with muscle gain/etc. I'm feeling awesome!

:lol: I understand. There in the begining of my endeavour, Texas Cheese Fries were my weakness. It took me walking in several times with the right amount of cash on hand and no credit cards for JUST dinner and no extras before I could willingly forgo that tasty treat. Probably took a good two months. Now, it doesn't even cross my mind.

Most places do offer steamed veggies, they just don't let you know that. They try to keep it universal to keep it quick. The cook might complain, but the truth is, most people don't ask for special dietary requirements, so in a way, it is a repreive to do something different on a change. This comes from someone who grew up in the kitchen of resaurants. Usually, the server will go check in the back, but if you tell them you have a "special dietary requirement", the answer is almost always yes. You don't have to tell them you are on a diet. Using that universal term can imply anything from lactose intolerance to organic only to dieting to diabeties. And you can get the bacon on the side too ;) I know servers hate seeing me. But having working in many a restaurants, I won't ask them to do something I myself haven't done in the past, so they just need to get over it. Plus, it usually means a bigger tip. ;)

I'll have to catch up on personals later...but kudos to everyone who has lost! And keep at it to those who didn't!

I'm not on the spreadsheet yet, so I'll just use my starting weight as my weight for week 3...146 please. I'm happy to add it myself once I'm added to the spreadsheet.

ange 82& zoesmom - same here! My hubby is a techie nerd. He had to beg me to get my iPhone and then the only reason I did get it was because it was cheaper than any others when I signed up for his plan.

wolfgirl - thanks! I'll have to try it!

alinnell - it never hurts to ask! I'm sure they could do a side of steamed veggies for you. I don't see why not.

Congrats to everyone on their losses this week. To those that didn't...go back and see where you may have gone astray this week and make a plan on how to fix it. (sorry, I"m not really a rah rah oh that's ok type of gal. I'm on these boards to be held accountable so that's where my advice comes from. Hope I'm not offending anyone.)

Hiya ladies. Just a quick check in...congrats to all the losses! And to Zoesmom for finally weighing less than the hubby. That is a big one! :)

And to Elvislover324 for reaching Onederland!!! Can't wait for that day myself, lol. Congrats!!!

Five pounds down this week myself (yay!). But I'm more proud of the fact that this week I started running for 1/2 hours straight (5 on the treadmill). I've only been doing 15 minutes a day for the past month, so doubling it is a huge accomplishment to me, especially at my weight! And the other thing I'm really proud of is that I totally planned to cheat last night. We were going out to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants and I was allowing myself a cheat night. When we got there though, I ordered an all veggie burrito, and then removed the tortilla and just ate the veggies, beans with some salsa (not even any sour cream. Who am I?!?!?). So afterwards, I felt pretty good. :D

morning everyone! Seems as if everybody is doing well, congrats to you all! I usually log in here at work (where I am right now as I type) so my posts are short, but it's good to see this is such an active and positive thread :D keep up the good going!!!

Aww, no problem, y'all!!! Thanks. :blush: I definitely did not expect this thread to be this awesome. I am seriously glad I decided to start this challenge. I feel more invigorated with you all here!! Okay, time for personals!

:welcome:, Kidlets and Syckgirlsfv! Good luck on your goals for the challenge!!! Kidlets- I went ahead and added your info to the spreadsheet. So happy to have you both with us!

Leaves- Seems you ended up a pound down after all rather than maintaining, whoo-hoo!!

Nathalie- Booo to the scale but hey, you ended up being .2 up instead of .5 so that's something! Whew! I'm sure you're gonna have a fantastic WI come next Thursday. :)

Delphi- Wow, 116 holes dug?! Jeez and I was complaining about digging a couple (5 or 6) small ones for my gladiolus/wild flowers. :lol: You're still kicking butt even with TOM. :crossed: for an awesome WI today for you!!! I agree with others, you're SO active and I wish I was like that.

Jessicado- Hi!!! Glad you came here and posted when you had a chance. I know it can be overwhelming at times especially with a baby! Congrats on your lil one. You're doing so great! 34% towards your goal, very niceeee on your NSV with the cheat meal- sounds yummy, btw!! :)

Zoesmom- IDC if douchebag had a change of heart, I would have called him on that BS he did. Since he apologized, he knew he did wrong! Whoo-hoo on your NSV- weighing less than your hubby! I loveeeee that! I have always been heavier or the same as my BFs up until now. Such a good feeling!!! I love that you got the other moms and dads to join in with you on your walk! You are a leader.

Ian- You ARE kicking butt!!!! I forgot to tell you that I really liked your avatar prior to your current one, you look great!!! Keep kickin' arse! (yes, I said that because I know you're British, lol.)

Wolfgirl- I am :crossed: for you on your WI today!!! How did it go?? Aw, a week? Wow, I gotcha though. That is why I decided to go with a single serve blender- so easier to clean out than a regular one though I still gotta figure out how to take the bottom off so I can really clean it under the blade, lol. I got it for 15 bucks from Target. Thank you so much for sharing the smoothie recipe!

Ange82much- How did it go last night? Good, I hope.

Thnknthin1- You are doing awesome!!! I love your avatar as well as your thread with your progress photos- you just look amazing! OMG on the sporadic and slower weight loss- it sucks. On the flip side though, it's a damn nice feeling because close to goal- enuff said, lol. :carrot:

Tibbits2u- Wow, 3lbs?! I wish I could pull that off at my weight, lol. 50% of your weight is just tremendous and in just a year too!! You are an inspiration to me, seriously. Way to go!!!!

Sum38- It happens. Did you eat anything salty recently?? TOM? Stress? Not enough water? Next week will be better. Remember, you had an awesome week last week so maybe it's just rebounding or whatever. Keep at it!

Alinnell- Sorry to hear you're up. Not tracking is what gets me so hopefully the scale will start moving down once you get on top of that. I agree with Zoesmom- you can do well at the steakhouse this Sunday, you just have to basically knuckle down and get what you can within your calorie budget orrrr you could go a bit light Friday and Saturday then have what you want on Sunday? Just a thought. I would hope the steakhouse does offer steamed veggies but there is a bar/grill restaurant near me that DOES NOT offer steamed veggies at all. Needless to say, I'm never going back there again, lol.

100Mother- You're doing great! 1lb down is 1lb gone forever! :) Keep it up!

Kidlets- I added you on the spreadsheet. Check it out! :) I'm not offended at all! I like that approach since it is what I need, lol. I hope you do enjoy that smoothie whenever you try it! Happy you are here with us.

Same goes for you, Syckgirlsfv- glad you're here with us! Good am to you too. Yes, it's very active, sometimes too active for me to try to keep up with personals but I still try anyway, lol. Vegas sounds like an awesome vacation trip to take for the 4th of July. I'm a bit jealous. :D

2.5 pounds down YAY P.S. I recently entered a new decade! THE 160s! :D

Whoo-hooo!!!! Super-YAY. :carrot: Welcome to the 160s, Wolfie! (I hope you don't mind me calling you that.) Awesome all around. :carrot:

I lost a lb- down to 164.4 this am (after twosies, of course.) Very happy about that!!!

I have a NSV (made a thread on it) while bra shopping the other day- fitting in size 13 jeans (juniors!!!) I was/still am shocked that I fit in it comfortably. Now, I try avoid buying jeans since I'm still losing but those pants were just too freaking cute to let go. Fortunately, that pair is somewhat thin enough (material-wise) for my sewing machine and needle so I can alter it as I get smaller. I do that a lot with my clothes, mostly shirts and dresses (depending on the style, of course) since it's easier just to take in on the sides. Pants can be tricky if you don't know what you're doing.

Today is gloomy with the weather- rainy and windy. I have a few errands to do today then do my workout before I start dinner. I am getting better with the 30 Day Shred so far, yay! Thanks all for the encouragement that it will get better, I appreciate that! Have a great day, y'all!!!

Holy smokes it sure is busy around here on weigh in days! Awesome!

amandie ~ Thank you for all the good vibes. It must of worked. You still keeping with your workouts today? Oh and :congrat: on the loss and the NSV! Woman of steel and perseverance.

Wolfgirl ~ Great job on the loss! :carrot:

Syckgirlsfv ~ Most definitely. It is very positive around these parts. Quite refreshing.

jessicado22 ~ Wow, great job on the 5 pounds. Thats awesome! And :bravo: on the extra running. I know exactly how good you must feel. Its an amazing feeling when you see the progress of your hard work.

kidlets ~ That is exactly how I see it as well. I am here to be held accountable and have my butt chewed if I need it. I certainly am not here to be enabled and coddled into thinking its okay to sit on my arse and eat 3 boxes of donuts! :lol:

100mother ~ Slow and steady wins the race. But the most important thing is that you feel awesome!

alinnell ~ Zoesmom made some great suggestions. My suggestion is what I do as prophylaxis when I know I'm going out to eat is that I make sure that morning, I get an intense workout (burning at least 700 calories) and that makes me feel like I have a little lead way with eating out.

sum38 ~ The human body is the most fascinating thing. Who knows why we fluctuate so much. Just be confident in the fact that you are doing what you are supposed to be doing and that the gain is not a real gain! Sending groovy vibes your way for a whoosh soon!

tibbits ~ That is awesome. Super job on the loss and the 1 pound away from 50% is freakin' amazing. So proud of your accomplishment and how driven you are. Kudos and keep up the great work.

thinkinthin ~ (pretty sure I spelled that wrong) :lol: Anywho, that is the name of the game isn't it. The less weight we have to lose, the harder it is to come off. Just keep plugging away and it will, regardless of how slow it does come off. You are doing great!!!

zoesmom ~ My hero! YOu are so rockin' it girl! Have I told you today just how amazing you are? Well BAM, you're amazing!!!! So excited for you and the progress you are making. Thank you for being such an inspiration for me personally! Did I mention, you're amazing? Oh and OMGosh, no smart phone? Thats madness :lol: Nah, I get it. I was totally anti-cell phone for the longest. Then my boyfriend put me on his plan because it was cheap and I guess with the boys, I really needed a means to call in case of emergency. Which I had a droid but just one of those pay as you go things just for emergencies but the boyfriend insisted and so here I am, all app crazy and smart phone wired. Love it though!


Holy personals batman! Busy day today around here! Well, I'm happy to report TOM is almost gone, I'd say gone but the last day is usually iffy, on/off light day, so pretty much gone. probably TMI, so sorry! :lol: Well weighed in and like clock work, another 2 pounds down this week. The 180s are right around the corner and I couldn't be more thrilled and right on track. Put in my 5 miles at the track this morning to and just trying to relax a bit. Guess that is pretty much about it. I have some cleaning and errands to run and then I think I'll relax for the rest of the day. My butt is still sore from working in my flower beds the other day. So weird. My boyfriend suggested that I do butt exercises (said it just like that) and that perhaps it would not be so sore the next time I get out there. He said, " you just haven't been bent over enough lately" LMAO! I just died! Goodtimes! And on that note, I will take my exit. I am so proud of you guys! You all just make my day so much brighter and push me that much further. So thank you to all of you for making my journey, an amazing one. Most importantly you guys have a great day and have FUN!!!!!

Congratulations to all that have lost!:woohoo:

I'm still holding steady at 142.8 (It's not easy to lose when you are older.. at least that is my excuse this week);)

irish51~I totally understand! I'm 50 and I do find it more difficult than I used to. Well, that and my inability to get back into a regular exercise routine again!

DH and I got married in Vegas on the 4th of July, 2006...that's why we're doing our anniversary there :D It's really hot there in July, triple digits, but it's an awesome time to hang at the pools during the day and hit the strip at night...besides, all casinos are air conditioned! Oh, and congrats on your NSV!:carrot:

Grr 185 my weight is so fluxy

Ho hum. I've seen no hint of a fluctuation in 10 days!! Every time i've weighed in i've been exactly 62.2kg!!! It's ridiculous! I couldn't have done that if i'd tried! Anyway, not too worried cos i feel much better and my fat% has dropped a bit.

Last night will have to be my splurge night of the week. We found a really cute little restauraunt, sort of round the back of some buildings and next to the wharf. Never even knew it existed before. But couldn't resist two glasses of red and some shared tapas whilst looking out over the water. Yum yum. Theatre was good too. So all in all a great night (maybe this explains why i didn't lose weight in the last 24hr at least!)

Down 1.6 lbs today. Thanks to amandie and delphi for your encouragement. Only 3.6 till goal and then 9 more (12) to my own personal best. Thanks so much for this challenge, I am happy to be part of it.

Scales are indeed pretty crap sometimes Zoesmom! I can see that yours did decide to move though, considering the AMAZING 5 pounds you're down from last week! :D

That's true Amandie; I should really just focus on the positives, and I've had quite a lot of NSVs, so that's something! Hahahaha on your boyfriend's comment.

Just had a look at the spreadsheet, and great job everyone on the losses! For those who didn't lose this week- we'll make sure to have a great one this week instead!


As for me I'm up to 141.4 today. My weigh-ins in May have been all over the place. I think the problem I'm having (apart from TOM stuff) is that I find it hard to strike a balance between focusing on weight-loss and not doing so. The first few weeks I was basically obsessed, and didn't think about much else, which is no way to live. On the other hand, now I'm slacking because I'm not focusing enough on it. I guess it's just one of those things I have to figure out as I go along. :dizzy:

On a more positive note: my dad and step-mum have finally decided that they're okay with me being home alone for 9 days, while they're in Denmark. I'm surprised, considering two of my three cousins had massive parties (I'm talking house-trashing sized parties with stolen TVs and broken windows) when left alone at my age. It's nice not only because of the peace and quiet, but because they won't be buying massive bowls of sweets that I can be tempted by.

I haven't been able to run in a week.. ugh.. It was pouring down rain the first half the week, and then I got stitches out of my arm yesterday.. and she said "absolutely no exercise for at least 2 to 3 days so it can heal a bit more" le sigh..

I'm a little confused about my body right now.. I was stuck at 218 for awhile.. then the past three days..I've snacked and haven't ate that great and my body is all "whooosh lets drop 3 lbs" I'm not complaining at all though! ha

...and today I was back down by 1.6 pounds :yay: So maybe next week's weigh in day will be kind to me.

Happy Friday!


Sinderelly ~ Urg, sorry about the rain. Hopefully blue skies will be your way soon. Congrats on the loss. Sounds like your body was just ready to finally let go of it.

NathalieMargareta ~ Now this I can relate to! I suppose the hardest thing is finding the right balance. This isn't just with weightloss but with other aspects of my life as well. When I have a goal, it seems that I throw myself into it and other things may not see that much attention. Its very difficult. I really haven't found the answer, so when you do, please let me know. One thing that does help me though is that I am a list-maker. Right now losing weight is my goal, so I pay close attention but I also make lists everyday of other things that I need to do or take care of and that seems to keep me balanced enough. I guess its just finding something, anything, that can keep you sort of balanced. Hope you can find yours!

adlea ~ Great job on the loss. You are so close to your goal. Keep up whatever you are doing because it indeed is working for you.

angel82 ~ Sounds like you had a wonderful night. The no fluctuation thing is weird. Perhaps you should shake things up a bit, whether that be lowering/raising your calories or perhaps a different workout regimen OR maybe your body is just happy where it is at...heck I don't know, but if your happy and feeling good then I say great. Whatever works for you!

irish51 ~ That is totally not an excuse, its TRUE. Science says so! The great thing is that changes you have made will mean better health and that is what is important. Just keep doing what you are doing. You may not see much difference on the outside but I'm sure your organs etc are thanking you!

sum ~ That is great!!!! :cheer: Good luck for the next week!


Soooo, its my day off! And I'm up a little on the scale this morning. Who cares? Not me! I can already see the changes and I actually bought a pair of shorts yesterday for my beach vacation telling myself that I would be able to wear them by vacation, sort of like goal shorts or something. Well got home yesterday and slipped those babies right on. No muffin top. Nothing oozing out the edges and no funny dance trying to get them zipped up. They just fit. A 14, just fit. So my scale can say whatever the heck it wants but I know better. I did have a high calorie day yesterday, so that might be it, just retaining and the fact that I'm still sore but TOM is officially gone. :carrot: In any case, I gotta get my butt off here and get the boys up and out of here for school and then its off to the gym for me. I think I want to pull a 7 miles today or I may do the five and instead of running a mile then walking a mile, I'll run a mile and only walk a half. Just to change things up. Guess I will figure it out when I get there. You guys have a great day!!!!

Thanks so much Delphi and Amandie!

I'm 184.8 this morning, over the mid 180's hump :)

This weekend I'll be having DS bday party and need to be good if I ever want to see those 170's.

I've been considering putting my real name under my username so people could use that instead.....I've always tried to remain somewhat private here (for fear of certain people finding my profile and wt info, etc) and another reason I have my head cut off in Avatar :) Silly right? But I guess we all have those type of people in our lives that would love to use that info and blow it out of proportion. Wellllll I got off topic here didn't I? :)

Do you all try to keep some privacy on here or are you not worried about people finding you here?

Kudos on the loss! (still need to update personals for everyone else...busy busy busy!!!!)
I frankly don't care if people find me here. Whereas I don't really post photos or have my name listed anywhere, I freely give my username out to friends and family telling them to look me up if they ever decide to join. The way I see it is, everyone in my life knows my struggles. They saw me go from fit to fat insanely quick...and stay fat for over a decade. Now, they know I am losing weight. Last night, one commented on how I am taking the "easy way out" as I use protein shakes to help supplement my calories and whatnot. UHM!? EASY!?! HECK NO IT ISN'T EASY! If anything, it is harder...because with those shakes, that is what I am allowed. With other food, a nibble here or there is always within reach. But, I am not going to go off on that subject. I encourage them to look me up so they can see the trials I have been faced with. So they can see my ups and downs. so they can see I am human. And so maybe, I could inspire one or two of them. I can tell anyone anything to their face...but when it comes to weight loss, I have a heard time tooting my horn to people I know, or acknowleding my fails for that matter. I know how I once was. And being like this makes me ashamed. So, I tell everyone here, because it is easier as it isn't face to face. And if someone I know stumbles upon me, well then, now they know, and I didn't have to be embarrassed about it. I know...I have messed up views. :lol:

These are people that I DEFINITELY don't want finding me here. Mainly my ex and my husband's ex. They would just love to find this info and spread it around town, so to speak ;) I could write a book on their previous actions, but I'll leave it at that.

Congrats, Delphi on your size 14 shorts!! I can't wait to get there!! Enjoy your day off (and 7 miles? OMG, I'd be dead!)!!

Hi Zoesmom (and everyone else!)!! :wave: I'm so not good with personals, esp. when there are multiple pages of threads!!

Thnkthin, I worry all the time that I'm "found out" on 3FC but it's not like I'm doing anything wrong here (LOL!). But I guess I wouldn't want certain people to know I'm here since I speak from my heart on all sorts of issues and all of you know WAY more than anyone except for my husband. And you know what? I get more support here than I do in real life (except for my DH, he's AMAZING). So the same people that would love to get their hands on my posts here and throw it all in my face are the same ones who are the first to judge me, you know? I might have picked a different user name if I knew I was going to become a 3FC lifetime member but it's ok. Plus most people think I love Elvis Presley (LOL) but Elvis is my doggy. I don't do Facebook, I don't do Twitter or any other media type thing so I'm sure my friends and family think I don't even know how to use the internet! I just am a very private person (in real life!) and I don't want to know anyone else's business and I don't want any of them in mine. Plus I would die if anyone knew my weight numbers (I'm sad enough now that my husband knows how much I lost and now I'm finally in onederland. He never knew my starting weight until recently since he knew I lost over 125lbs and still wasn't in the 200s yet. It makes me want to puke being so sad and embarrassed. But he never said anything unsupportive, he's the best!!) So...we can still just call you "thnknthin" if you want!!

Hi guys! Hope everyone is well, I have completely turned into such a lurker lately! So proud of you all, everyone's doing so well!
I will definitely get back into the swing this week and be a better cheerleader for you all!

I have a 5k charity walk tomorrow at dawn and I'm super excited about, it's called 'Darkness Into Light' and that's literally what you do.
Also, I went to my second Zumba class last night and it was awesome, I think I love it.

Amandie I forgot to weigh myself yesterday, and i'm slightly crazy so I don't want to put a 'wrong' weight in today, but I'm not sure if that will mess up the spread sheet? Do you know if it's okay to leave a blank or should I add something in?

I too am a private person in real life also and like you I would absolutely die if "certain" people found me here :) Mainly because of my original weight. My husband has been my main support system, besides all you lovely people, and he didn't know my weight either for the longest time. I only told him when I got closer to Onederland and was extremely embarrassed sharing it with him too.
I have a Facebook account but rarely get on it and very careful if I ever post anything on there. It is set to private so only people I have friended can see it. I mostly use it to stay in touch with family members that live far away.

So, I guess I can just stay with Thnkthin for now, don't even remember how I picked that name, all I remember is I wanted something generic and untraceable. ;)

Thanks Elvis :hug:

:wave: elvislover!!! - I actually am going to get to personals, this evening. I work part-time in finance at a non-profit. Where as I have a lot of down time as I can't pay bills if they aren't on my desk, I also have insane crazy work sporadically through the month. This would be my insane crazy work time. :) In addition, a friend and I co-run a little part-time bakery (and by little, I mean it is just her and I) and we have been hit with cake orders like mad this week, what with Mother's Day right around the corner. We have too many orders and not enough time! AND WHY ARE SO MANY LAST MINUTE ORDERS! GAH!!! :dizzy: AND as if that isn't enough...she is a teacher for her full time job who is winding down the school year and her son is in baseball practice 3 times a week and my kiddo is in T-Ball, ballet, AND swim...so yesterday until sometime late Saturday, my time is...well...somewhere. :lol:

But yes, personals really are coming...I just got to find an hour....

AND!!! OH OH OH!!! Really WEIRD NSV for me today! About....oh, I dunno...10 years ago or so, about the time I really started ballooning, I more or less stopped having periods. I was diagnosed with endometriosis, was told I wouldn't be able to have kids because of how messed up my insides were, told I had to have my lady bits removed, you know, that old sob story. Right before surgery, like we are talking three weeks before, I found out I was pregnant with what is now the current Jolly Green Giant. Afterwards, got an IUD as doctors warned against second pregnancy, yadda yadda yadda. Go for visits regularly, been told endometriosis is coming back, being given worst case scenario, you know, that old sob story. Anyways, thoughout this entire time, I have had to guess my TOM because well, I didn't have one. I mean, I have likely spotted a total of 5 times in the past ten years. Seriously. I mean, at first, we had though I had a tubal pregnancy when I first tested positive. I went to the doctor two weeks ago, had my wonderful little test plus some that I alwasy get due to this wonderful little diagnosis of mine. Results just came in...endometriosis is subsiding! AND! Like literally 10 minutes after the call, I went to the restroom (here is the TMI moment) and....and...I am seriously having a period! FIRST ONE IN A DECADE! I am actually REALLY excited over that! :lol: This means...well...maybe means...I might...maybe one day...another? Anyways, just wanted to share with SOMEONE, because my husband just doesn't get why I am excited and my mom won't answer her phone between the hours of 7 and 5 :D

Congrats, Zoesmom!!! Did you ever think that me or you would be excited for a period and that it means we are "normal"?!?! My doctors say my weightloss is THE best thing I can do for my cancer/period/endometrial issues. I'm so happy for you, I could dance!!
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zoesmom ~ :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: That is awesome! I am just so happy for you as well. TOM finally did something right for someone and that is Grrrrreat! Reading that news has just made my day as well. SO excited for you! Happy TOM!

thkinthin ~ Okay! So I guess to a certain extent I am a private person in real-life! I have a personality online that I go by that if anyone knows can find me on multiple sites (mostly gaming related though)! Social networking sites like facebook are private as well. I am even unsearchable because like you, I have a past that I wish not to interfere in my present life. But as far as this site is concerned. I splash my picture, photos and as you all know, my name. I have nothing to hide and really, have nothing to be ashamed of. So, I'm trying to lose weight. Anyone who knows me over the years, knows that I have always struggled. I have been as low as 167 and as high as 270. So for me, its not something that is a big OMGosh factor for anyone. I'm proud of who I am and what I have accomplished. If someone wants to stalk me and try to use any of that against me, well so be it. I could care less. I have come to far in my life and overcome so much tragedy that I fear nothing. I feel no embarrassment about who I am, where I been or where I am going. Sure I did a lot of stupid crap in my younger days. I made a lot of bad choices but at the end of the day because of all of those things, I am the person I am today and I am dang proud of me. I thank God for all the hardship I have endured, every mistake I have made because I have a strong character because of it. I spent so much of my life worried about what others thought that it really broke me down and I will never let myself be broken again.

Sorry, I kinda ramble a bit and can be a little long-winded. I know its different for anyone and some circumstances dictate how we live our lives but for me, I stopped letting circumstance and the actions or the inaction's of others quit dictating how I live my life, a long time ago!

emula ~ Good luck with your 5k! It sounds like fun! Let us know how it goes!

elvislover ~ First of all, I just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you are to me! I see you posts throughout the site and I really wanted you to know that you are a hero in my book and that I'm so proud of you! It is people like you that really give me hope for humanity! Oh and thanks for the congratulations on the shorts. I will be congratulating you on yours soon enough!


As for me, I did not do 7 miles today but I did 6! I am just still so sore in my butt and inner thighs and the backs of my thighs, so I really need the next 2 days to rest. My dads training coach preaches train to recover religiously and I really need to follow that line of thinking. The recovery process is so important and I have a hard time with that. In any case, jumped on the scale after my run and Darth Scale was acting insane, so I guess after 4 years its time to replace the battery. So, gonna make a wal-mart run (heaven help me) and pick me up a battery. Sure hope you ladies are having an amazing Friday and smiling every chance you get!!

I don't have time for personals this morning but wanted to say congrats for all the losses coming in! Nice job!!

But the real reason I'm here this morning is to report a slip up. I was feeling very sorry for myself yesterday afternoon and had a pity party. The only invites that went out were to the junk food in my pantry. And the ice cream in the freezer. I had a good, long cry that unfortunately lasted well into the night. (I had my party in the afternoon, pulled myself together to get DD from school and made dinner, then left for a bible study. When I came home, DH asked how my day was and it started all over again. GGRRR) But I'm feeling better today. My plan is not to let myself get overwhelmed and step away from the computer. Since I'm home all day, I find myself logging more and more hours on it. If I turn it off and put it away (laptop), I'll be more productive and will feel better about myself.

So...have a wonderful day! I'm unplugging! :)

Oh but first...I wasn't going to log the guests at my party because what's the point? I've already blown it. But I did. And I feel good about that.

WI is tomorrow and I'll be ok with whatever the scale shows.

You just brought tears to my eyes, Delphi, omg! Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of that. But I assure you, I'm no hero! I'm just like everyone else trying to do the best with what I have. And seriously, without all of you, I couldn't have done any of this. You are one of THE most inspiring, motivating, encouraging groups of men and women that I was so lucky to find by googling "weight loss forum help" back in September after I started my diet. This site saved my life (literally, from my own self and my high weight) and all I try to do is pay it forward now. :) I'd be lost without all of you!!

Seriously, thank you. You just made my whole day. :hug:

Yes, it is okay to leave it blank, it won't mess anything up since it goes by your last weight. Do you want me to put a dash (-) in yours for this week since you didn't WI. PS you're not crazy at all! :D

Irish51- I wouldn't consider that an excuse! Great job on staying steady instead of going up!

Syckgirlsfv- Thank you! Yea, I went to Vegas for a weekend in July a couple of years ago... OMG, I thought I was gonna melt. I have lived in Phoenix, AZ for a couple years and thought that was hot until I got to Vegas, lol. This makes me want to plan a vacation somewhere on the west coast, been too long for me. :)

Thedollylala- Aww, I understand your frustration. Hopefully next week will be better for you! :crossed: If Thursdays aren't your days, you can use another WI day if you'd like.

Ange82much- Weird about no fluctuations on your scale. Sure sounds like you had a nice night!

Adlea- Way to go on the 1.6lbs!

Nathalie- Ooh, I've been there. I think it's totally normal when you first start out then it does get a little better since you do figure it out along the way. 2 years at this and I still am not there 100%. :) Enjoy your alone time!

Sinderelly- Way to go on your loss! Sorry about the sucky weather and having to wait to work out as per your doc's orders.

Sum38- Yay!!! Let's hope that means you'll have a nice WI next week!

Thnknthin1- You totally don't have to use your name, I'm ok with your username. I am not that worried about people finding me here, I don't really have anything to hide. I'm not that private to an extent. That is really sad your ex and hubby's ex would do that kind of thing but I understand. :)

Elvislover- Haha, I did think you were a Elvis Presley fan too, LOL. You really are an inspiration to me and you are the epitome of awesome, no lie. :hug:

Emula- Good luck on your 5K! Love the name of it.

Zoesmom- I cannot believe that anyone would say you're taking the easy way out by using protein shakes. Eff 'em, lol. So happy for you on your NSV!!! Not weird at all. Happy TOM! :) :carrot: You sound crazy busy, whew!!

Delphi- 6 miles is still good!!!! Enjoy your rest! You definitely earned it! Yay on the shorts! Awesome NSV.

Kidlets- Sounds like a good plan! Good for you coming here and telling us to hold yourself accountable.. Have a great day too!

I hope I didn't forget anyone else. I'm still on plan with eating and working out. It is getting easier to do 30DS now, yay! BF is leaving out of town to visit his mom for the weekend and we are likely are going to the casino or bingo for Mother's Day. I have to do some errands first then work out after I get back. Have a great weekend, all!

kidlets :hug: I hope you're feeling better today! It's great that you're looking forward with confidence and not letting the scale get to you whatever it holds :) You're definitely starting your week on the right foot!

amandie Thanks for getting back so quickly, I'll put the dash in now. :)

Delphi You have one of the best attitudes I've ever come across! I love that you're so confident and proud of who you are. I hope some day I can be like that.

zoesmom Awesome NSV! :carrot: