Look at those bunnies dance. WTG whittlin!

Ennay...Size 6 now that's a good goal. I really don't think my body will ever get that small. I think even when I was 130 I was a size 9 or something. I got those wide hips.

I mention to my mom that I plan to loose 30 lbs maybe even another 10 and she says something like "that's too much you can't do that. We come from a big boned family." And yes genetically we are big bones large frame etc... But those big boned ancestors had more than bones on their frame. Honestly Mom!

It doesn't bother me though. I was just thinking about sizes.

I must be a 12-14 right now but most of my clothes are 16s from post prenancy days. I don't want to buy clothes just yet. I'm thinkin around size 10. I did get a pair of cute shorts size 13. Real short shorts. My legs are the first to go!

That and a cute nightie. Gotta get myself something.

Dumb Husband indeed. LOL Mine came home an hour late today after 12 hours of me home with the kids...I wanted to get out the frying pan.

But I am not mad at all really since he was visiting his sick father. I am just a little loopy from too much kid energy.

Today the scale said 158....in the afternoon. I must be doing somthing right.

I am a little burnt on excercise so I didn't lift yesterday and it felt right. I am still running like mad. Totally addicting. Still loving the weights but my body is needing to rebuild muscle or something. It is screaming. Rest a little. So I rest...only a little. Maybe its allergies...maybe its the kids.

Mudpie chocolate in the morning doesn't sound weird at all. s a matter of fact in the beginning I was all about the Luna Bar Nutz over Chocolate as my morning breakfast treat. After about 10 lbs I decided that it needed to go but it sure was good while it lasted.

I really liked the morning ritual of here is your super yummy thing for the day now go and eat well. Plus I like sweets with coffee. Now I just have a banana. Maybe with a little peanut butter or sometimes I wait until after my jog and have blueberries and yogurt.

OK can you tell that I have lacked adult companionship today. DH is putting DD to bed. I'd better go retrieve him and have some real live conversation.

Night y'all

Whittlin. It's always hard to "restart" the weight loss but worth it!

Hikerchick I got down to a size 6 about 15 years ago and I kept passing out. Ended up chipping 2 of my front teeth. NOT WORTH IT! Find the size you look/feel your best - the number is there only so you don't have to try on the whole rack of clothes!

Dagmar

Good Morning!
It is soo beautiful here today. I can think of so many things to do, it's making me dizzy. Since it's already 10:30 I'd maybe better decide on something

156.8

Time for me to do my own happy dance.

Its amazed how I have such mixed emotions. On the one hand I am so thrilled that I have been able to loose so darned much. On the other hand I have trouble noticing. I think that's why I haven't bought a wardrobe yet. They easiest way for me to feel good is to put on a pair of last years shorts. I can fit almost a whole kid in there with me.

Wow I must have by now conquered the weight I have gained from both pregnancies. Yay for that. Now I am back to my normal old chubby self. Kind of glad I never noticed how fat I got in a way. That way I had more time and energy for the kids. That said I am glad I am more aware now.

OMG Mudpie. Teeth are definately more important than a number on a rack. Passing out is surely a sign that you have gone too far.

Having a rainy lazy morning here.

I have learned to say to clothing sizes. In the past month I have bought clothes in sizes 6,7,9,10 and my bating suit is 10 on top and 12 on bottom(they no 10s so I don't know if a 10 would of fit better). It is just a size but I do know it does feel good being able to buy a 6.

Good afternoon everyone. Just a quick post. I have to go to my son's tennis match and I'm in charge of bringing drinks and snacks.

Allison-that is a good idea to go read in the maintainers forum. I am going to do that.

Whittlin- Way to go on your loss!

Hikerchick-I know what you mean about the sizes. It's insane! It seems when I think I'm one size I buy a different brand and then I'm another size!

Better run. Hope everyone has a nice day. Jane

I think working full-time would be more fun if there was no nursing shortage. Yeesh! I just did 5 hours to cover a thin spot and I have to go back at 7 am. They're messing with my routine! ... and serving doughnuts

I've packed my lunch already and I should sleep well.

ARRGGGHHH!!! I caved and for a piece of cheap birthday cake??!!

One of the biggest challenges for me is not to eat garbage-y food when I get in social situations. This is a problem because I get anxious. Well, there was a birthday party at work today and they were handing out cake. I didn't even want the cake, but I took it and ate it!

I did all the mental games (I'll just pick at it and pretend I'm eating. I'll just eat a corner. Finally, what the heck, I've come so far why stop now??).

Now, I don't feel like eating dinner, but I know that's not a good idea because the cake had NO nutritional value.

I hate when I do stupid things like this.

hiker- I'm only a 6 in certain styles.. (and really I am an 8 I can squeeze into a 6) I have no hips or butt so if they are below the waist cuts I can wear smaller. If I were willing to wear Old navy Just above pubic hair (aka ULTRA low rise) I could probably wear a 2 or something (except my thighs would rip the seams). But a dress I think I wear a 14? Needless to say I dont wear dresses much!

OK - I did really well today....finally. Except I think I am TOO low on calories today so....

Kylie ... sometimes I find it's just easier to eat the darned cake. At some family things especially ... family can be so touchy. I just eat it.

Morning everyone!

I try to eat part of the cake and then quietly leave it somewhere on a table. My family tends to be quite informal about dessert - we walk around with coffee and cake in hand - so it's kind of easy to do that.

However at home it's a bit different. I can't bring myself to throw out the cake left over from a party and DH usually just dives in the moment the guests leave. I've tried freezing it - chocolate cake straight from the freezer is "droolicious" by the way - NOT a success.

We need help! Any suggestions for leftover goodies?

Dagmar

This is probably short lived and I'll probably be back up in weight tomorrow, but I'm so thrilled I'm going to share the news. For the last few months I've been wearing a size 14-16 (depends on the pants) and this morning I managed to slip into a size 10 and button it up. Granted I wouldn't have been able to sit down or even breath, but it still felt good to know that I was making some progress. So I figured I'd try on a size 12 to see if that would be better. I managed to breath in those, now the true test will be if I can eat.

SusanB,
As you can probably tell, yesterday was pretty rough and the cake just did me in. However, as you suggest, I'm putting it behind me and MOVIN' ON, but I think I'll take MudPie's advice and NOT freeze it. HAHAHAHA. Thankfully, there was no care package, so the "damage" was contained, so to speak. (grin)

Dawnslight,
Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you. I had a similar victory and it felt awesome! Don't worry about what might happen and just enjoy the moment. Keep up the good work.

Good morning all,

Dawn - I'm just meeting you, but I wanted to say WAY TO GO!!! Or maybe I should say WEIGH TO GO

I just did weekly weigh in (usually Fridays, but we are departing for the beach in about 30 minutes). I was 137. Even though that's 4 lbs. from the goal I set 6 weeks ago, strangely I'm happy. I was 136.3 last week (my lowest since starting in Dec), but this week has been so busy with at least 2 days of insatiable hunger. I occasionally have 'hungry' days where I just can't seem to get full - not very often - but sadly I was like that Mon and Tue this week. I did eat healthy foods though at least. Back on track now, but I feared more of a gain, so I'm happy.

I am the TURTLE of weight loss! ... or the snail!

Just reading over the posts about the sizes... I guess I'm 'medium boned' but boy I do have butt/hips. I have always envied figures like yours, Ennay. Thin legs and no butt/hips... it just seems like clothes (pants!) are made for that figure... and that figure just looks thinner to me. I had a shopping outing over the weekend and even though I've lost 11-12 lbs., it was discouraging. 99% of pants I try on are TIGHT in the rear but very loose in the waist. I don't have a tiny waist by any means, but compared to my rear, it's defined. I just couldn't fit anything less than a 10 and I went in pulling 8s from the rack thinking they would fit. Oh well.

Have a wonderful, healthy, and happy weekend ladies! I'm off to Nags Head for a wedding... it is SO nice to have an excuse to take off 2 days from work

I think I'm having a relapse. Up another lb. now I am at 152. I REALLY need to get back on track. I had some ice cream last night (have 2 different flavors in the freezer right now). I did eat wheat bread and whole wheat spaghetti noodles though (does that cancel out the ice cream? ). I tried Aqua-Ban since I am blaming it all on bloat. Have any of you chicks found a water pill that is over-the-counter that works? I have a lot of water retention issues.