September Chick Chatter!
 

Morning all! :wave:

I haven't really caught up - welcome to all our new faces, :hug: to those who need it, hope everyone is doing okay. Hope - STOP beating yourself up!! We all do it, we all hate ourselves, we all know it is a horrible downward spiral effect... :no: Thinking of you. Hang tough, chick!! Make good choices TODAY - yesterday does NOT matter now! :yes:

September already... back to school today for me.

Will check in soon!

Good Morning,

WOW September, if officially feels like summer is over :( even though we have 21 more days left of it lol.

:wave: Heather .... enjoy school chickie, how's the new bod feeling?

I'm off in an hour to get new adhd meds for my dd.... see ya later taters.

:hug:

Hello everyone :)

Today's going quite well; I had a 2-hour long meeting which was very productive, and afterwards had lunch and a good conversation with a colleague about depression and my past and my parents and everything.

So now I'm going to carry on with a paper, and then this evening I'm out running.

How are you all doing?

Good morning all. SOSDD, so I really have nothing fun to report. Hope everyone has a good day! :hug:

I've been doing double the workout I normally do and have been extra careful with calories. Regardless the scale has moved up instead of down. Ooof. So... instead of letting the numbers discourage me, I've decided I need to come up with a system of goals that are NOT number related (well, lbs related numbers anyway).

I was doing fairly well with the whole diet blog thing, but I feel off the wagon with that quite easily. It seems I felt too redundant posting what I wanted to say on these forums and in my diet blog. I should start it again though - especially to keep track of exercising.

So, here are my new ‘goals’...

Ultimate Goal:
Old: Reach 150 LBS.
New: Fit comfortably into a size 8

Mini Goals:
Old: 199
New:

• Fit into size 14 jeans.
• Exercise for at least 6 days a week, including:
  • Do 30 Day Shred every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Complete 30 DS, move onto Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones (without dying) and do every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Do at least 30 minutes of cardio on Tuesday, Thursdays, Saturday, Sunday
  • Do at least 45 minutes of cardio on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Remain under 1700 gross calories a day (net will be around 1300-1400).
• Start Shopping smarter so I can save money AND be healthy.

Salsa - I'm adding you to my blogroll. :)

Ooh! :D

Good morning,

Aww Hope :hug: today is a new day.

Leenie I find canning to be fairly easy especially fruits and pickles.

marbear congrats on the new goals. I'm way to number oriented, it gets so discouraging after a while.

Salsa sounds like you are having a good day so far.

Hard to believe its September already, where on earth did the summer go? I'm so grateful that we had good weather, I just wish I had managed to get out and enjoy it more somehow. We have until next Tuesday before school starts here, so we have a trip to the jeans store to get in this week. I haven't been getting out for my walks and the stupid scale is going back up, not impressed.

Take care everyone and I hope you have a wonderful day.
K

Hi, just wanted to join in here and say you all are such an inspiration to me. I have been calorie counting and exercising and in August I lost a whopping 15 pounds! I did not expect that and I am so very pleased with myself. :broc:

I have a pdoc appointment right after Labor Day and I am sure she will be pleased with my progress. Before embarking on this weight loss journey I had talks with my pdoc and my reg doc about what it would take to reach my goals. They have both been very supportive and had great ideas for me.

I have been keeping a food journal, keeping my calories to no more than 1,500 a day, making sure I get at least 5 servings of fruit and veggies and exercising every day, even if it just playing with my granddaughter or going for short walks at work on my breaks.

Hello everyone,

hope you're all doing at least ok today.

buddly - I know what you mean about it being September already. One the one hand it feels good to me to get back into the rhythm of things, but on the other it would have been nice to have a little bit more time off. However, the Summer was really stressful for me, so I think on the whole I'm glad I can move on.

hydra - hi, welcome :) August was my first month too (well, ok, I started in the last week of July) and lots of pounds came off. I hope you continue to do well :)

This morning I had an appointment at a clinic, which was quite nerve-wracking, but ok. I now have meds, which apparently make you fuzzy - so I'll have to be careful out on my bike!

Good Morning Ladies..

I haven't caught up on the post yet. Will do that sometime today. I've just been feeling crappy the last week. I don't know why. Trying to get back into a routine.

Hope everyone has a good day..

Morning all. Welcome to the newbies! :)

I've been doing very well on my diet. Today isn't a good day emotionally, so I'm afraid I'll end up sabatoging myself. I'm going to try very hard not to though. I've detailed it in my blog is anyone is interested - but don't feel like getting into it again. Mostly because it makes me think I'm totally crazy.

Hope everyone has a good and on-plan day.

Hello ladies,

how are things going today?

This morning I started on my meds...with mixed feelings. Before now I'd just had stuff to help me sleep, and now I have Real Anti-Depressants (har har). I'd read all the paperwork that came with them, along with the injunction to never come off the medication without consulting your doctor, and that you need to be on them for an average of six months at the least.

It was with some trepidation that I took it this morning. I know, it's just the first one. I dunno - maybe it's like, right, this is it, I'm committed to improving my mental health too, now. This isn't a wagon I can just let myself fall off, because from what I've read the consequences of "forgetting" to take your meds can possibly be quite nasty. In that sense it's just a bit overwhelming.

Ok, enough of me.

marbear - I'm off to read your blog now :)

purefire - I hope that the next few days will be better than the past for you. I'm sure they will.

Salsa, I think it depends on which meds you are on. I know there is one that a friend of mine used to take that if she forgot she felt nauseous. Most of them however I've found have no consequence if you forget a pill, except maybe being depressed again if you miss a few days. I'm not advocating skipping doses or quitting abruptly, but I just don't want you to worry too much them, they are there to make you feel better and usually do.

Purefire, hope you feel better soon.

Marbear, how did the day go? Did you stay on plan. I know it probably helped to vent in your blog. I've been meaning to write out some goals and mini-goals myself. Dh will be out of town this weekend so that would be a good time to do it.

Heather, how is school going so far? Has anybody commented on the new body? Do they even know?

Hope - I had a great day OP, thanks for asking (see below). Mini goals are great. You should start a blog - they're fun if you remember them! Rememberig is something I need to work on.

Salsa - I'm on welbutrin. If I forget for a couple of days it's like I have PMS. Not bad for me, not so pleasant for the hubby :) My husband used to be on Paxil and he got pure evil if he forgot. So Hope is right, it really depends on the medicin - and the person.

Pure - Feel better :hug:

Heather - Hope reminded me - I meant to ask for a new body update. You havn't mentioned feeling bad - so does that mean you feel good and are rockin the awesome new bod?

I didn't end up sabotaging myself yesterday, which was awesome! I actually did really well. My net caorie goal is 1550. I ate 2099 and burned off 576 leaving me with 1523 :). (in actuality, my HRM said I burned 644 calories, and I didn't eat all of my dinner - so I was a bit lower. But I like over estimating calories and under estimating exercise - makes me feel better!)

As far as why I was in a funk - I kind of feel like a jerk about that now. In short, I was all blah because I don't have any of my "own" friends. There are my DH's friends and "our" friends (all of "my" friends from HS and College have converted to "our" friends). I want "my" friends so when he's off with his I can be off with mine. I.e. - Tomorrow, he was supposed to go to his friends house leaving me alone - alone is not a good place for me to be. I can VERY easily work myself into a severe depression. After I went off about it in my blog, I found out his friend asked if I was coming and decided to make it a cook out so I would be included {insert me feeling like an a$$}.Sigh. In either case, I'd still like to have a friend that's "mine".

Hope everyone has a good day. Those who have a long weekend - enjoy.

:wave:

I would love to stay and play but the boss lady is here :(

I'll catch up this weekend.

:hug: to the new Chickies

Leenie

Hello Everyone.

So far the day has been a not so good one but that is only because I am royally pissed at my oh so wonderful boyfriend. He's doing the same crap he was doing before we broke up and got back together again. When we got back together he had quit and did good for 2 months but it all started all over again. He was sleeping when I left the house this morning so I ended up leaving him a nice little letter. His the biggest part of my problem lately. I just don't know what to do anymore.

In the last week I ended up gaining back 4 lbs. Not overly happy about it but it is my fault :p I know I was emotionally eating and barely exercising. I got myself back on track. Which I guess is good.

Going to go find something to do with my son along with going for a walk wiu him.

Hope everyone has a good day

Hi, Everyone.

I am having a bad night. I cannot stop crying. I wish there was someone I could talk to. My symptoms get worse around the Holidays because I have nothing to do. On holidays, I'm reminded that I don't have any friends or boyfriend. I hate staring at the phone hoping for someone to call. I don't know how I'm going to get through the next three days.

Hey Everybody!

I was doing great, lost 4 or 5 pds (could have been some water weight) and exercising every day! Yeah, felt fabulous, don't know what the **** happened, but I had like a 4 day binge fest and ate more peanuts and raisins than I can even describe. The sweet and salty thing must have really gotten me, I am wondering if it was mid cycle pms... Now, I am bloated, feeling fat, and back up all the weight that I lost... But, today was good other than exercise and I am looking at tomorrow to be fixing that. I also found a really old friend on line that I hadn't talked to in years and who used to be my best friend other than DH. We have been emailing, texting, and talking on the phone for a week and it just feels....so good!

I also bought some Gloomaway spray from Origins and some of there moment of peace cream yesterday. Normally I am not a grapefruity type person but it reallly attracted me, I had to have it...not usual...I have found several articles that talk about aromatherapy to head off binging and I am going to see if it is a useful tool for me.

DH will be getting his next MRI next month and is flying to a hospital away from me to do it...the first time I won't be there with him and his first trip alone since his surgery...a little nervewracking...

Hope you all have a nice holiday! I am going to have one dog to visit this weekend but other than that I think we are going to go to Dave & Buster's and maybe see a movie...fun stuff!

See ya Peeps!!!

Hi girls! :wave:

Hope - yes, plenty of notice at work, and not all good - 16 year old boys no longer talk to my FACE... small school in a small town...

Anyway - I am having one of those super-crazy-productive days - so I'm going to keep at the total organization for as long a it lasts!!

Hang in there chickies! ;)

Heather :D

Good morning everyone :wave:

Ambrosia :hug: try getting out of the house, go for a walk, just something. I know how hard that is, but its worse sitting alone with our own thoughts. I'm sure others will have some better advice as I'm just crawling out of my own pit here. But I do know just changing the scenery can help and getting out in the fresh air is always beneficial.:hug: I hope you can see some light soon and take care of yourself.

Raven I've been wondering how you've been. Sorry about the binge it sure does sound like good ol' pms cravings tho.

Not much going on here. DdC goes back to school on Wednesday but DdA goes back to uni on Tuesday. No major plans this weekend as kids are working all different times. I do have to take DdC in and do the jeans shopping and pick up a few more school supplies. It definitely feels like fall out there now.

Well have a great weekend everyone.
Take care,
K

:rofl: :lol3: haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa you go girl.

Good Morning,

What a great morning, cool and crisp... gotta love it.

Have a great Sunday Chickies :hug:

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Hi all..

hope everyone had a good Sunday

Happy Labor Day :wave:

Going out to breakfast with some friends and the rest of the day is mine (((( I think)))) ... school starts tomorrow, dd has butterflies in her tummy lol, ahhh I remember those days.

Have a great Monday.

:hug:

Not a good day. I went off plan this weekend – and somehow gained 7lbs in 2 days. I PROMISE you I did not eat 24,500 calories over the course of 2 days. I’m not even sure that’s possible. I fall asleep when I eat to much, I’d pass out for the entire day after 3,000 – let alone 12,500 a day.
I’m trying to be good today but the lb weight gain is discouraging, especially since I had been doing so good for 2 weeks and saw a 2lb gain when I was good. Then I go back to "not-hyper-vigilant" and I gain 3.5 lbs a day? Oog.

:hug:s to everyone.

Hi everyone,

marbear - it could be any number of things combined with going a little off-plan (but you knew this, right :) ).

ambrosia - how have you been over the past few days?

I'm doing ok over here, just done my first week on meds, which hasn't been too bad at all (although I'm on a lower dosage for two weeks). Over the past couple of days I've been really tired. My sister and I have figured out that I'm likely not taking in enough calories for my activity level, but it might also be a side-effect of my anti-d. Tomorrow I've got another appt with the doc so I'll mention it.

Other than that I noticed myself worrying about the future a bit, so I've been trying to kick that into touch.

How is everyone? :hug: to all who'd appreciate them.

Hope you all don't mind a "Newbie" joining in.
 

Welcome Ryanne, looking forward to getting to know you better. Changing meds can be ****, I remember last summer when I was going through paxil with drawl as well as the new side effects of the wellbutrin, I was a complete wreck, it can improve tho. Good luck

Ambrosia how did you make out this weekend? Hope you are doing better.

Salsa good to hear you aren't having many problems with the new meds.

Hope how are the classes going?

mom where are you??

A big Hi and :grouphug: to all.


Still pretty quiet around here. Its definetly fall tho. DdC starts school tomorrow, her last year, wow. Having problems getting myself to phone my doctor's office. I need prescription refills, but I just don't want to deal with it. I better get over myself soon :)

Have a great day everyone and take care,
K

Ryanne - welcome! :hug:

Hi girls,

I haven't been here in few days but I've been reading. I feel like I've been at work every waking minute. When I haven't I've been preoccupied with my dogs fighting. I came home one day to find them bloody. It was terrible. It has completely stressed me out to the point I'm not sleeping and/or having nightmares. I'm afraid to leave them alone and constantly monitering them. We have been thinking we may have to give one away and that would kill me. I just don't trust anybody with them. They are like my kids. Tonight we bought them some of the training collars that gives them a gentle shock when they are getting out of hand. I hope that works. I have to try them on myself before I put it on them. I'm afraid to hurt them. Anybody ever use these?

Welcome to the newbies!

I've missed you guys. Still haven't gotten a handle on the food and exercise thing but I really need to try to feel better. I've been pretty down about myself lately and the stress at home hasn't helped.

Hope you all are doing well.

Morning!

Hope - :(. Have you had your dogs long? Is this a new behavior? You can try doing what parents do with people-size-children who fight - keep them at opposite ends of the house :).

Salsa - I'm glad the meds are behaving.

Ambrosia - You doing ok?

Bud - quiet is GOOD!

I havn't taken allergy medicin today, so even though my eyes are itchy and I keep sneezing - I'm 200% better than yesterday. Allergy medicin makes me useless! So no allergy meds - just coffee :)

Have a great day all!

Feeling sooo much better today:
 

Today's been ok, but ended a bit strange. My father's come over to visit; when things got really bad with me here he offered to come over for a few days. I was looking forward to it, but now that he's here (I met him at the station, took him to his hotel and then we had dinner) I don't know whether him being here will help (events in my youth have, I think, contributed to my problems).

I'm trying to just get some rest and take tomorrow when tomorrow happens. But it's hard not to sit here and analyse and project and interpret all kinds of stuff. I know I'm worrying too much, and I have control issues and need to let go and go with the flow, but it's so hard :(

How have your days been?

SOSDD... hope everyone has a good day!

Not much going on in here lately, huh? I miss everybody. I'm been somewhat MIA myself. A lot on my mind...

I have a test tomorrow I'm studying for and TOM is here. Blah. We found out today that dh has a pituitary tumor. It is not cancer but it has to be operated on soon. We don't have a date yet. I'm a little out of sorts with this. I'm not really too worried but I can't wait to get this resolved. Surgery is never a good thing.

Gotta run, I'll check in tomorrow after class.

Good Morning,

Ryanne glad your feeling better :hug:

Salsa, hope all went well with your dads visit. I'm sensing things went well... your a smartie ;)

Hope good luck with your test. Oh Thank God your DH will be ok.... surgery is tough but the outcome will be good. Smile sweetie, things will be ok.

Nothing new here, sosdd ;)

Got lots to do but no energy to do it...yadda yadda yadda.

Have a great week Chicks !! :hug:

Morning Chicks! I am silly busy with school, but all in a good way :) Came down with strep throat in the second week - I usually catch something, but usually a little later in September than that! Ah, the joys of being a teacher! :lol3: Had it treated straight away and feeling much better already.

Sorry not to catch up with you all individually - I've been away so long I don't even recognize everyone - but :welcome: to all our new members and big :grouphug: to the rest of the 'oldies' - !!!

I have to step up what I know I have to do to lose this last 25lbs, or I'll just comfortably eat too much cake and sit at this weight forever. Okay... 10 week boot camp, here I come!! :eek:

Chat soon,
Heather :D

Good Morning,

Hey Heather, good to see you.. good luck w/boot camp. Can't wait to see pictures :D

Nothing going on today, work, school for dd, vet visits for the pups... :D

How' is everyone today?

Hi everyone :)

Leenie, yes, things are going well. It's almost like I'm learning the art of non-confrontational conversation ;) I'm astounded! My father's here until Wednesday so we've only got a little bit of time left. We've been talking about lots of things, mainly his background, my mother's background, and all the events round them getting together, getting married, having me, and all that. It's been hard on both of us, but I know I've been trying really hard to be open and honest (hopefully without being painful) and I can tell he has too.

In other news, my personal trainer has told me not to weigh myself at home. My reaction to this has showed me how daily weigh-ins are such a part of my "control everything" thing I've got going on. Letting go of my daily scale is pretty scary :(

How are you all doing?

It's very quite around here lately... Haha, that being said my life is kind of boring right now :) I've been trying to figure out how to convince a friends she's about to marry the WRONG guy - from 300 miles away. Friend #2 lives in the same state as her and is meeting her later today. Hopefully she can convince her of it. Let's list the reasons he's crazy:

1. When he gets mad he either storms out, or relaxes by cleaning his shot gun
2. He accuses her of cheating on him every 2 minutes
3. He has posession of her phone and answers all of her calls.
4. He hides his kids' baby moitor around when she's having conversations with guests so he can monitor them
5. She works and pays all the bills and he can't hang onto a job for a week.
6. Despite the fact that he doesn't work, they have $$ for vacations and a new condo - and he's had a history of selling drugs. Wonder what he's doing now?!?

Sigh. WHY CAN SHE NOT SEE THIS IS A BAD THING!!!!!

Hello to everyone.
Salsa - letting go of the scale is HARD.
Heather - good luck with your bootcamp.

All - have a great day :hug:

Good Afternoon Chickies

It IS quiet in here... that could be a good thing right? everyone is busy having fun ;)

Wow Marbear... he's scary... imagine when they marry :fr: Control freaks scare me.

Salsa, hope the visit went well..today's the last day right? Personal trainer.. that is way to cool !!!!

Nothing new here, sosdd... just plodding along.

Whats up with you chickies?

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