[Hun.e.B]

Good Afternoon everyone!! Boy oh boy do I need to find my focus and remember why it is I want this. Jasmine that reminder is a HUGE kick in the pants...2 weeks!! And here I thought I had so much time! I'm going to get out that journal, dust it off and remind myself of a few things I seem to forget when I go to make my bad choices. I can tell that my weight has gone up a little because my leg is hurting again. That alone is enough motivation to get into gear.

I would really like to challenge myself with some exercise. I have no reasons not to. So perhaps I will do that for the next 2 weeks. I have access to a state of the art facility complete with a track, machines, free weights, anything I could want! Time to use it! Its paid for out of my tuition but I just dont use it!!! Plus i've got an elliptical at home, exerball, 5 lb weights, videos. Theres no excuse! Time isnt really even an excuse because there is time in the day if I just make it.

My thinking also is that if I focus on exercise, maybe the food choices will move in the right direction. I believe the worst thing for me to do is to put pressure on the food aspect, that is when I doom myself for failure. But at the same time I cannot continue on the path I've been on for the past week. Sooo....committment time here!!

I can do this, I want to do this...its just a matter of DOING it and stop wishing for it and talking about it.

Oye, this turned into a journal post rather than a check in didnt it! Sorry about that. I hope everyone is having a great day!!

~melissa

[Hun.e.B]

BTW...way to go Jasmine!! 4 lbs gone already...you are so amazing!!!

~melissa

[sugarbaby269]

Pretty impressive how your weight just keeps falling off jasmine! For some reason, my weight is stuck. I know I'm not eating over my calories. I also know I had some stress and forgot to eat one day... Had some saltier food than normal yesterday. I still don't know why I'm up. I've been exercising faithfully and really watching the calories. Maybe it's water retention... I do have some of that.... I probably don't drink enough water...

Maybe upping the exercise might help. I'm shooting for an hour a day 6 days a week. I don't do much else exercise wise other than that. Maybe I need more....
We bought some protien shakes from Herbal Life. They are really good! I think I'll add fruit to the vanilla and make me a shake in the mornings. Not bad on fat or calories either. It gets hard grabbing turkey slices and carrots for breakfast in the mornings when I'm on the go...
MelissaI have to agree with your post... I didn't realize how soon TG was coming!!! I am really going to have to bust butt for me to lose 7 pounds by then. I don't know if I can do it or not. Hopefully I am just having water retention and when it goes away I'll have a more realistic amount to lose.

[JasonsLea]

Hi all! How are you doing? I'm doing okay just stressed. Back up to 242 but it was expected so whatever. Back to the gym tomorrow!

[my ivy]

HI, Sugarbaby may I suggest you consider taking a joint care supplement (GLUCOSAMINE) It actually works and I take it daily for knee pains I use to have and now I'm pain free. good luck

Ivy

[Hun.e.B]

Dont ask me how but I somehow ended up down .2 this week. I have NO clue how that is even possible but hey, no gain is alright with me!! Now to take the bull by the horns and see what I can do if I just TRY!!

[my ivy]

Hi guys, Hope everyone is loosing I am very proud of myself I worked out like an animal yesterday and the day before I did cardio for 2 hours aerobics today my calf muscles hurt but all is well I weighed myself and I'm down 2 more pounds so I guess if I continue busting my chops I will reach challenge goal -12 this month . I hope everyone is drinking plenty of water as for me I go for about 10+ glasses a day minimum. Will be going to church fair today will keep away from junk foods . Tomorrow my older one has his 3rd wrestling match I hope he wins he has two medals so far .

Hope everyone has a loosing weekend


GET OUT THERE AND JUST DO IT!!! YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!

[martiniforme]

sugarbaby269: Thanks Not losing as much as I would like, but I'll take it! I keep having slipups that I'm able to stop before too much damage is done, but it keeps holding me back, I know it. Glad you had a great Bday! Your weight might be stuck because you've hit a plateau. You can do a couple different things to kick start that weight loss. I've been doing a bunch of reading up on plateau's, because when I hit mine, I want to be able to overcome it as fast as I can, and keep moving down in the weight loss. Google Search: Weight Loss Plateau Overcome. A plethera of information! Make sure it's all from reputable sites, and if it's anything drastic, consult, consult, consult.

SarahMahfoud: Then eat But just choose wisely. And something that Jasmine taught me was not to restrict my calories too much. When I restrict my calories to that of a normal weight/eating person, I get in about 1200, but I was either way below, or way above those cals. I started out at 2000, now I plan my day for a certain amount, but always remind myself I have room if I'm hungry. Then I make sure I have a ready supply of fruits of veggies for snacking, and even have some low fat/low cal "bad" stuff, that way if I have something, I enter it in to FitDay, I have that room to have snacked it, and will come out with about 1800-2000 cals most "snacky" days. Good luck!

Jasmine: I may have to just remove that crap from the house, and tell DF to either leave it at the shop so he can grab it before he goes out in to the field, or not to have it at all. It's just too much of a temptation that I can not fight every day. I hate when the end of the day comes, and I feel like the day was nothing but a battle with my mind and the junk! As for my hip, no strains. Joint deterioration. My doc says lose weight! haha. I have 2 options: surgery, or cartiledge injections. Ouch to both! I'm trying the natural way first. I take some Advil Migraine, and it eases up. I just don't like to take medication often (don't want to build up a resistance for when I really need it), so I will usually wait until I can barely walk, like this morning, but I'll get to that. I'm glad that DH came to the rescue! They really are like modern day knights in shining armor sometimes, aren't they? Wow, this is turning in to one jam packed message haha. And yes! Let's start an X-Mas Goal. I sooo love this cozy thread away from the main TG thread, it just seems more personal, and easier to concentrate on!

Melissa: I know, I was surprised too when I realized that TG was sooo close! Well, for you guys, anyway LOL. You should try something enjoyable for exercise. While cardio and weights are good, it might be more fun to do something that combines the both. I just recently started doing the Billy Blanks Kick Boxing, and I had a blast! I was so confused at first, and kept getting the moves mixed up, I probably looked like such a goof . But I really enjoyed myself, and I can sure feel the workout in my body today, and when I stretch out my muscles, it feels sooo good, telling me that I had a good impact on them yesterday. You should start posting your daily plans. I find that by posting it, not only do I get good advice on what I'm eating and doing from everyone, but I also feel accountable because I've vocalized my plan.

JasonsLea: Good luck! You can do it!

my ivy: I want glucosamine! I've seen the commercials, but I don't think it's approved in Canada. Same with Aleve. My friend Kyle brought Aleve back from the states, and I could not believe the pain it made go away! But alas, they did approve Aleve here, but it was a MUCH smaller dose. That's great that your kids are in to activities like that. I was a Junior Wrestler in junior high school, it was awesome!!! There were only 2 girls in our school, so they just let us wrestle the boys. And did I ever look hot in a leotard back then! hahaha.

Woo, okay. So I'm house sitting/dog sitting for the MIL while she went to Calgary yesterday, and will be back later this evening. Today is my weigh in day, but I'm not at home with my scale , but that's okay. I will probably post my weight tonight or tomorrow morning. Then I have the resolve not to step on the scale for atleast 7 days. So I've been chasing dogs, cats, and children around. Thank goodness DN slept over at a friends house last night. The night before she had 2 girls sleep over, and dealing with them until 9pm last night. Lots of laughs, tears (them), and overall snottiness from one of them. I couldn't believe the smart *** comments I was getting from this one girl, sheesh! I couldn't do much about it, but I ended up telling Brenna that if everyone didn't smarten up, her friends would be going home. I hate being mean, but I am a passive discipliner. She was supposed to be home by 8pm last night (10 yr old girl), and she was 25 minutes late. And I told her that if she was late again without calling, she would be grounded to the house for the weekend with no phone (ie: no chatting with her friends). Talked to MIL last night, and she agreed. I think I might make a good mama!
Last night and this morning I could barely walk because of my right hip, finally took some Advil, and the pain goes away! Sometimes I can just grit my teeth and bear it, but I kept almost falling over! LOL. Something I've lived with since BF (before fat). My DG (dear grandmother) has MS, and it skips a generation, so I am not surprised that I have issues with circulation, neurosystem, and joints. I will just appreciate that which I have while I have it! That is what we need to do, not take everything for granted, and remember that we are blessed in every way, no matter how bad things get. And I know some of you can really appreciate that, and I am blessed that I know all of you.

I swear I'm not drunk! Just thinking and typing, LOL.

DH was such a sweetie. Usually he rewards me with my fav chocolate (Lindt), but a couple days ago, to reward me for my hard work and resolve, he brought me home some scratch tickets. Didn't win, but could you imagine?! hahaha, that would be GREAT!

Anyway, here is my plan for today.

Friday's Plan
B: 1 cup Oatmeal and 1 md Banana
S: 100g Yogurt and 1 Kiwi
L: 1 cup Vegetable Soup w/ 1 slice W/W bread and 1 tspn ICBINB
S: 2 Deviled Eggs (w/ Calorie Wise MW)
D: 2 cups Romaine, 1 cup whole Mushrooms, 1 cup chopped Tomatoes, 2 tbsp Calorie-Wise Peppercorn Ranch Dressing, and 1 cup 2% Milk
S: 2 LF Rice Cakes w/ 2 tbsp PB and 1 md Pear

E: 30 min Gym (Cardio/Circuit), 30 min Walking, 30 min Kick Boxing

W: 1500mL

Cals: 1275
F: 32%
C: 52%
P: 16%

Hope everyone has a good day!

~Mande

[Jasmine31]

Hun.e.B:

Jasmine that reminder is a HUGE kick in the pants...2 weeks!! And here I thought I had so much time! I'm going to get out that journal, dust it off and remind myself of a few things I seem to forget when I go to make my bad choices. I can tell that my weight has gone up a little because my leg is hurting again. That alone is enough motivation to get into gear.

That sounds like great motivation to me! Glad I reminded everyone!

I would really like to challenge myself with some exercise. I have no reasons not to. So perhaps I will do that for the next 2 weeks. I have access to a state of the art facility complete with a track, machines, free weights, anything I could want! Time to use it! Its paid for out of my tuition but I just dont use it!!! Plus i've got an elliptical at home, exerball, 5 lb weights, videos. Theres no excuse! Time isnt really even an excuse because there is time in the day if I just make it.

That sounds great! My hat is off to you ladies who are trying to balance nutrition, exercise kids and jobs!!

My thinking also is that if I focus on exercise, maybe the food choices will move in the right direction. I believe the worst thing for me to do is to put pressure on the food aspect, that is when I doom myself for failure. But at the same time I cannot continue on the path I've been on for the past week. Sooo....committment time here!!

I understand that. I was at a point in August and previous where I told myself I would rather walk 5 hours a day then give up my extra portions! I only wound up at 1185 minutes or so that month. In July I was doing better with portions and walked 1730 minutes that month and lost like 6-8 pounds(I'd have to look back for exact numbers but I WAS losing!). But in August my less walking and continual bad portions and choices, I only lost 1 pound! That is also the month I had splurged on pizza 3 times plus my weekly out to eats!! That is when I realized I had to change my thinking! I needed to increase my walking and also watch my portions. I was still having too much food and eating red meat and potatos too otfen!

I knew I could not go on that way and expect to lose. I renewed my commitment to make this work! End of August / Early September is the month I discovered cal counting. August 28 I was at 238 and had been bouncing back and forth between 236-238 all month! I put my foot down and said no pizza at all for september! Out to eat once a week. (A few times I did slip a little extra though) Potatoes only on sundays with red meat/once on the "day out to eat". 1 cup of mashed potatoes, 1 cup of spanish rice, etc! I started counting my cals and that month got my walking back up. I ended up at 1695 and I also lost 7 pounds that month!

October, I think the day or two before I found this forum, and fitday and the womens health calculator.

April 1: I had originally gotten down to 250 the few months before in december but wound up pg and trying to prevent a misc. cause of the iud moving around, so I quit my walking for a few months , I know I lost alot of muscle and only gained 2 pounds, so 252. But I was flabby. You know the drill.

April 24 :I decided to start walking again and did 220 minutes that month. I was 247 on the scale 2 days after I misc.

May 1: Walked 760 minutes this month
I was 244(SO supposedly down 3 pounds)

June 1: Walked 1060 minutes this month
I was 242.5(Was down 1.5 pounds)

July 1: Walked 1730 minutes this month
I was 247(I was up 4.5 pounds! I was really getting frustrated and really felt like giving up but reminded myself that this is not about weight but about being healthy and that if I never lost another pound I would get my butt out of bed and go for a walk every single day to protect my heart! cause I was trying hard and here I was gaining, but I looked at pics from June and pics in July and realized I was slimming down even if it wasn't on the scale and that I was rebuilding the muscle that I had lost due to inactivity for so many months. SO this is when I really kicked it up with the walking.)

August 1: Walked 1185 minutes this month
I was 238.5(so I lost 8.5 pounds in July!)

September 1: Walked 1695 minutes this month
I was 236(August 28 I was 238.5!!!; So I lost only 2.5 pounds that month!!)

October 1: Walked 2080 minutes this month
I was 228.5(The previous month was when I forced myself to buckle down and recommitb to no pizza and a ton more walking and watch my portions and try to count cals. So I lost 7.5 pounds!)

November 1 : 830 minutes so far!
I was 219(So I lost 9.5 pounds!!! The previous month was when I discovered 3fc and started the halloween challenge and found the womens health calculator which really helped me to know how many cals I should be eating! It has made such a difference!!)

Okay so the point I am getting to is you need to decide what do you want from life? I have enjoyed many foods and going out to eat while losing all this weight, even in the last few months where I have really buckled down. Is it really worth it to eat what ya want EVERY DAY? I am not coming down on you. I am trying to be encouraging. This is something I had to take a good hard look at with myself! I can still enjoy the food I want just not all the time. I limit myself. Sept was the month I told myself NO PIZZA and except for once having frozen pizza and counting the cals etc I did NOT have it. October we actually had it once at the beginning and once at the end. The end is when I had those few bad days and hit a rough patch.

What I do is ask myself what do I still want to eat? And what am i willing to give up?

I am willing to eat desert maybe once a month. I really do want to eat out once a week so I allow that. I get the nacho bell grande with the works on it! Or I go out and have a burger and fries. Or like that one time we went to a rest and I got the steak and baked potato and butter and sour cream and salad with ranch and croutons and cheese. I should of stopped then but couldnt resist the bread and real butter. I had pizza twice that month. I had enchiladas twice that month and lasagna twice that month! The pizza wasn't even considered in my once out to eat. Neither was the restauraunt!

I ate alot of stuff last month plus I had two cupcakes and a few small candys. But you know what? I was pretty darn good the rest of the month! I still watched my cals and fat every day. I still exercised every day. My walking minutes would of averaged 67 a day for that month. I am doing even more this month. So what I am saying is you can do this. You can lose and enjoy your food. You just have to decide what you want and what days will be you better days and not have too many of the bad days. I think you know what I mean. I struggled for a long time telling myself I had made so many healthy changes yet I still wanted to overeat! Its not worth it. The more good food I eat the less I want the bad stuff. I have days where I struggle getting to 1600 or 1700 cals now.

I don't remember what "diet" you are on hun, but I would defo recommend cal counting and if you need more info and help you can get with me and I can help you on it. You CAN do this! We are similiar weights and I am doing it so i know you can too! Plus you are taller!

BTW...way to go Jasmine!! 4 lbs gone already...you are so amazing!!!

~melissa

Thanx hun! I lost another .50 pund this a.m.

Dont ask me how but I somehow ended up down .2 this week. I have NO clue how that is even possible but hey, no gain is alright with me!! Now to take the bull by the horns and see what I can do if I just TRY!!

Sweetie you can do it!!

sugarbaby269:

Pretty impressive how your weight just keeps falling off jasmine! For some reason, my weight is stuck.

Thanx sweetie! My ticker says 4.5 cause we started this challenge a bit before the month started. But still that is 3.5 this month alone! I am excited!!

I know I'm not eating over my calories. I also know I had some stress and forgot to eat one day... Had some saltier food than normal yesterday. I still don't know why I'm up. I've been exercising faithfully and really watching the calories. Maybe it's water retention... I do have some of that.... I probably don't drink enough water...

Maybe upping the exercise might help. I'm shooting for an hour a day 6 days a week. I don't do much else exercise wise other than that. Maybe I need more....
We bought some protien shakes from Herbal Life. They are really good! I think I'll add fruit to the vanilla and make me a shake in the mornings. Not bad on fat or calories either. It gets hard grabbing turkey slices and carrots for breakfast in the mornings when I'm on the go...

How many cals are you doing and how much minutes of exercise? Read what I wrote to hun e b, alot of good info there. (I think so anyways. )

JasonsLea:

Hi all! How are you doing? I'm doing okay just stressed. Back up to 242 but it was expected so whatever. Back to the gym tomorrow!

What plan are you following? I am glad you are back on the wagon! You can do it!!

my ivy:

Hi guys, Hope everyone is loosing I am very proud of myself I worked out like an animal yesterday and the day before I did cardio for 2 hours aerobics today my calf muscles hurt but all is well I weighed myself and I'm down 2 more pounds

That is great sweetie I am so proud of you!!!! WTG on the workouts!!!

so I guess if I continue busting my chops I will reach challenge goal -12 this month . I hope everyone is drinking plenty of water as for me I go for about 10+ glasses a day minimum. Will be going to church fair today will keep away from junk foods . Tomorrow my older one has his 3rd wrestling match I hope he wins he has two medals so far .

Hope everyone has a loosing weekend

How many have you lost so far this month? What kind of eating plan are you following? STay away from the junk yes indeed!! I hope he wins too! Send him my best!!

I will be back ina few for an update on me.

[Jasmine31]

Martini:

I am so sorry to hear about your hip! Mine hurts once in a while but not like that!! Yes just get that crap out of there! I understand about natural. That is best and I hate pills of any kind so that is good too.

Let's start an X-Mas Goal. I sooo love this cozy thread away from the main TG thread, it just seems more personal, and easier to concentrate on!

Yes we can defo start an xmas thread as soon as we are done here. I want to take all you girls with me and stay together for challenges. We have such great group! maybe after we all lose we can maintain together!

What tg thread are you talking about?

Your plan sounds good. I need to get ready so I will update myself later!!

[Jasmine31]

I might not have to give my update til later so just a quick one, I am another .50 pound down this a.m. and am at 830 minutes this month! So 4.5 pounds total!!! yeah!!

[my ivy]

HI Mande, Sorry you don't feel well why don't you try to look up Schiff Glucosamine on line maybe you can order it? WOW a girl wrestler how cool I did see two of them last match. My son has also lost 30lbs he has an extensive work out he runs about 5 Miles a day and wrestles as well he gets home exhausted I feel bad for him but I know its for the best. I hope you fell better.....
Jasmin, Tell me about it I am still stretching my sore legs. I have lost a total of 36 lbs since 9/1/06 I follow the South Beach Diet. I don't eat high carbs at all no potatoes,pasta,rice,bread and only drink water and 1% milk with 1 scoop whey protein for breakfast besides I have a plan with a DR. I take meds a metabolizer ,fat burner, appetite suppressant.

It has been my life savior since I began I feel grate and am much more active and just a overall a happier person.

From a size 2x to a size 13..........

[Jasmine31]

Oh my gosh Ivy I was just asking about that yesterday in the south beach forum! WTG!!! you are doing great! Okay this is my one biq question and I can get to the others later. Doesn't the two weeks no carbs put your body into ketosis? Isn't that dangerous? I do like the idea it reintrodusces the good carbs back though and fruits etc.

Hmmm....,really tempted with that plan.

How long did you stay in phase 1? How much did you lose in phase 1?

I'll bbl!!

[loly06]

hello everyone i am new to this i have been dieting for a while and exercising alot as well, from august to sept i lost 10 pounds but since then i have been keeping that weight i want to lose more i am up for the challenge even though thanksgiving is around the corner, i am pushing myself to eat healthier and better, my goal is to atleast drop 5 pounds by thanksgiving since it is so close i don't want to lose the pounds so quickly that i wll just gain it all back and double so we shall see.

[sugarbaby269]

Hi Ladies!

How is everyone doing this fine Fri. evening? I am a bit discouraged because I'm having hormonal imbalances due to the chemo. AF is visiting again. Second time in two weeks... GRRRRR!!! No wonder I've been craving chocolate and salty stuff Plus putting on a couple of stinking pounds. I have just GOT TO lose weight.

Ivy Thanks for the information about joint care. I'll have to try some of that. Congrats on the weight loss! Sounds like you're cookin' with the exercise.
melissaGirl! Just think of what the results would be if you did give it a whirl...
mandeGreat job on the exercise!!! wow! Your diet looks good too. What about more protein? Sure know what you mean when you're talking about joint pain...
JasmineGreat job on the continued weight loss! Thanks again for tips.

Question... How can I be at a plateu so early on in the dieeeeeeeeeeeeet?
I don't know how many calories I'm eating but I'm not (for the most part) eating sugar and keeping away from fat and dairy. I had to get back on track from all that eating out. I've been doing pretty good with the intentional exercise. How much more should I add? SOS I need to lose weight YESTERDAY!
And YES!!! Let's do the Xmas challenge! whoot... hoping I melt this blubba off soon.