Oh I remember! Yes, losing 5lbs by the end of April!! Well I am UP 5lbs... :rofl: It's muscle :yes:

:tantrum:

It's from taking the hobnobs from your desk drawers and into yer knicker drawers!
I'm just kidding Jen. I just can't get over the hobnobs in drawers thing. Too funny.
You'll make a lovely muscular bride!

:rofl: I think it's more the clotted cream, but the HobNobs in drawers was a goodun!!

I'm trying for a healthy, no binge weekend. It CAN be done! I CAN do it! I WILL do it! Right, off for some BfL apple pie! :D

I'm gonna say again how much I appreciate that 2frus posts before me every morning. She just plain cheers me up every time!

Did you sleep better?

2frus, I agree with Susan. Your posts make trying to lose these last pounds a lot less dreary!

Well, I'll go ahead and admit it - I stepped on the scale this morning. 144.6 Woohoo! Now, I won't record that because my "official" weigh in isn't until Wednesday and anything could happen. I knew that my recent eating habits had contributed a great deal of water weight and I know for certain that is what this loss is - but I'll take it! Any additional weight loss between now and Wednesday out to be pure fat though - I've been eating right, busting my butt at the gym and I FEEL the fat melting away. Look out 120 - HERE I COME!

Wahey - go lucky! :D

I didn't sleep too well last night, BUT DF was out all night doing his police shift thingy, and I woke up at 3am for the loo, then I made myself half a cup of warm milk with vanilla and splenda, woke up at 6am when he got back, then again at 8.30 and couldn't get back to sleep for a lie-in! :doh:

I made it through the day without a binge though! WOOOO HOOOO! :dancer:

And I've been kickboxing :angel:

See you all lighter ;)

Well, work is kind of a butt kicking to old self esteem muscle. I'm reminded that I do very well in my controlled environment but I'm zilch against temptation.
I'll do good today and then go in at 3 pm buoyed with determination!
Whoa ... even to me that looks weak.

You'll be ok Susan, take your no fail environment with you - only eat out of your cooler and nothing else.

I bought a new cool bag today, it's got marshmallows on it! :lol:

I've done really well so far today, I didn't eat lunch till I was hungry and then I got a very healthy chicken sandwich, then I've come home and had a nap, then made grilled tuna with string beans and boiled new potatoes. :T

I'm even under calories, so I can sneak in some chocolate or fudge if I'm so tempted. Well it is the weekend ;)

I am feeling particularly proud of myself and just had to share!:)

First of all, I'm down to 143.2 but that isn't even the good news. I've managed 5 days of good eating and ending UNDER 1500 calories on average. Plus my workouts have been spot on. :D

Yesterday and today, though, proved to be quite a challenge. Saturday night one of my son's friends and his three year old sister spent the night with us. We ordered pizza and I baked some brownies for them. I ate only 2 1/2 pieces of pizza and avoided the brownies all together. Before dinner I took them to the park and pulled the little girl and my daughter (plus a couple of other kids who hitched a ride) around in a wagon for a good 45 minutes. Well, the kids stayed up late and that would normally spell disaster for me. But, I stayed out of the kitchen. Then, come midnight, the little boy was homesick and wanted to go home. His sister stayed but wanted to sleep on the couch so I had to sleep on the loveseat (why a 2 foot kid gets the big couch while I get the short one I don't know). Needless to say I was exhausted today. Another recipe for disaster. I forced myself to make a healthy breakfast when all I really felt I had the energy for was grabbing one of the Krispy Kreme's DH had picked up for the kids. Alas, I knew one would turn into two, then three. By lunch time I was really dragging. I found myself milling around the kitchen wanting to eat just to keep myself awake. I pulled myself together, threw on my swimsuit and some suncreen and headed to the backyard and relaxed while watching the kids play in the sprinkler. Now, I'm turning in early for the night and going to bed just a little hungry (which feels GOOD) and I've set my alarm early enough to get to the gym before the kids wake up tomorrow.

So, to make a long story short - if it isn't too late for that - is YAY ME!:dancer:

Way to go, 2frus! Weekends can be real boogers can't they? I'm proud of you for having such a great one. Keep it up!

Yay Lucky and 2F!! I can't say the same about my weekend of eating though, Friday and Saturday were horrid! But today it's all good...

I was much better today. The doughnuts were gone!
In the morning the first thing I'm going to do is come back here and read these encouraging posts again. Thanks gals!

Well making it through the weekend has made the scales go down to my pre-Cornwall weight :D I'm hoping they might drop some more soon too, just a hunch, but perhaps all this working out and CONSISTENCY is doing the trick :dizzy:

I'm feeling really pooped today, :dunno: I'm trying to keep my hand out of the biscuits and fruit bowl and chocolates! I'm not at all hungry, just very blah - I have a half-cold too, been fighting it off for nearly a week and it's just lingering in the background. :tantrum:

I'm off to see a band tonight with DF, so we can perhaps think about hiring them for our wedding. It should be a good night, but I think it might involve a meal out... :tantrum: If I can make it through the weekend, I can make it through tonight :yes:

Ok, I'm just gonna check in with LWL, then I AM going to get on with some work! :lol:

I'm BACK! :lol:

I did some work, decided I didn't like it so came back on here! :rofl:

My new exercise vs food vs weight journal caught my eye and it's just one week till the end of April. Now Susan reminded me that I'd pledged to lose 5lbs by the end of April. That means I have 3.5lbs to go before Sunday... Can I do it? I'm feeling hopeful but I won't be too dissapointed if I don't make it. But I know it's at least nearly possible!

Oh and I checked out the nutrition info on the Pizza Hut website for tonight, I think I might be ok! They have these Hi-Light pizzas now (shame they don't have a pepperoni one!!!!), and I have enough room for an individual veggie one of those, and if I get to the gym and do anything reasonably strenuous I might allow myself a small dessert - perhaps ice cream factory!!! I know it's junk, but the ice cream's mainly air and it's low calorie! :rofl:

I lost those 5 lbs but I found some of them this morning. There's one in each hand ... can't move my rings, and there's a couple in my face. I feel oriental! Which makes no sense at all. I think my circadian rythmns must be off from working evenings this weekend :D

Aww poor Susan, you've got a whole week to take them off again :hug:

Still dragging myself through the day - I nibbled a HobNob :eek: and a small piece of chocolate... I'll be ok, I promise! I'm full now and I've got healthy stuff for later.

Morning Jen! I hope I can flush some of these pounds away, right quickly. Ugh! I'm not a morning person AT ALL! And waking up all puffy does not help!

A couple of times in the last few weeks I've been taking a peek at my sodium levels too. Hmmm ... a little bit of junk makes a big difference. Apparently, I need to watch the 'cleaness' of my food a little better.

First off :bravo: Lucky and 2frus for the lbs lost.

Susan~~Isn't bloat wonderful?!?:devil:

As for the 5 lb challenge for April...........I'm still trying to get back to where I was but technically I DID lose 5 lbs....... they were just ones that I had already lost! lol :dizzy:

My weekend away didn't do too much damage. I'm up three lbs today but I always retain water when I travel so tomorrow will be better.

I must say I love coming on here and reading this thread. Thanks ladies for all the support, advice, motivation and funnies! :grouphug:

Gaylyn

Oh Gaylyn! Those pound do count! Good Heavens! This is at least the second time I've been this low.

:eek: I've been a slight chocolate monster today! I'm still ok calorie wise, but :eek: 3 pieces of choccy and 2 Hob Nobs does not a skinny Frus make! :lol:

I blame TOM :yes: and the fact that I've saved my afternoon snack for after tea later on, so if I just have a little salad at Pizza Hut, then I can eat my turkey pita (which I must go and make now!) when I get hungry because I've been awake long past my bedtime! :lol:

2frus~~TOM makes me eat choc too. Evil TOM!!

Susan~~I'm glad you think those pounds count. ;)

I posted some pics if you girls care to put a face to the name.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82508

Gaylyn

Gaylyn, your pictures are great. Thanks for sharing them! You look awesome.

Gaylyn those pics are great! You should be very proud of your accomplishments.

I've just got to say again just how cute your little boy is...BTW how is he feeling?

Check you out, Miss Tanktop ;)

We ate out last night, I overdid the calories, but I didn't eat everything in sight! I had a very controlled over-eating day! :rofl: Does that make sense?? I know I nibbled mindlessly on bar snacks - chips, peanuts and mini cheddar biscuits, but REALLY I did ok, since I got home and cleaned my teeth and didn't dive into the chocolate drawer or creme egg box! :lol:

Today is only Tuesday - it feels later in the week! So that means it's kickboxing tonight! I'll go for a swift run before hand too! I would go to the gym at lunch, but I've promised a friend of mine that I'll work on an assignment for her, so that's my lunchtime tied up today! Never mind! I'll go tomorrow lunch and possibly evening if I finish this assignment. :dizzy:

I've got healthy food with me today, I'm feeling on top of things, I feel good again, I'm just going to have to drink lots to flush out those salty bar snacks! :D

Thanks Gaylyn! Your pictures were very inspiring. You've done good work!
Morning everyone!

Great work Gaylyn, you've come a long way that's for sure... Cute little fella too, I love babies...

Today it's sooooo dreary here, I hope it stops raining for tonight I want to run in dry weather... running in COLD rain is not fun... This morning it's gym for UB

Last night was a complete bust. I had a fabulous day - went to the gym for cardio and a good upper body workout, ate well, got all the housework done, even went for a walk later in the day. I came home from taking DS to karate and learned that DH had to go into work and wouldn't be home until around 11:00. I got the kids tucked in and was looking forward to a little quiet alone time. Then I got bored. I fought the Krispy Kremes and the Krispy Kremes won. Let me take a moment to emphasis the pluralization of "Krispy Kreme". I knew I'd gone to far when I threw the empty box away and I immediately started wondering what I would say if DH asked, "What happened to the donuts?" I won't blame my actions on TOM since I am 100% responsible for my actions but hormones did play a role in making 4 donuts seem appealing. Oh, and did I mention polishing off the brownies? Luckily there were only little chunks of crumbs left.

Oh, well, today is another day and there is absolutley no junk food in the house anymore. As a matter of fact, there isn't much healthy food either. I've got to get myself to the grocery store.

Oh Lucky, don't beat yourself up too much...you did very well over the weekend and went to the gym so you are still ahead of the game even if those nasty little donuts gave you a kick in the pants.

Dust yourself off and get to the store for some of the lovely fruits and veggies that are popping up this time of year. Have a good day.

Thanks, Daisimae! Today has been right on track and I don't expect those donuts to have much of an impact on my weigh in tommorrow. Although, TOM may be a different story. That's okay, bloating takes care of itself in the long run. So, it is all good!

Good for you Lucky for getting back on track...

Today, so far, so good food wise!! Exercise has been on the lazy side though but I am going running in about an hour...

daisi~~My little guy is doing great. Thanks for asking. He had his cast off on the 12th.

lucky~~I'm so glad we don't have Krispy Kreme here. I tried one in Calgary once. I've had binges like that too. Good for you for getting right back on the wagon.

Ilene~~I think he's pretty cute too, but I may be a little biased. lol Have fun on your run.

Thanks for all the comments on my pics. I really don't care for them at all. To myself I still look fat. Not as fat but still fat.

I finished the last of six ballet dresses today. Woohoo!! I'm so relieved that that job is over. Have a good evening ladies.

Gaylyn

Gaylyn -- Are you a seamstress?

I didn't go for my run today :( ... I have no reason but excuses :shrug: it has been one of those useless days!

Hi girls,

I went for my WW weigh in today and although I did a bit of splurging myself this week (3 meals out with friends) I still somehow managed to lose .8 lb. I know it's not even a whole pound but I am still pretty psyched. In 4 weeks I am down 6.2 lbs and my body fat is down 3 percent....WOO HOO!!!!!

I didn't quite meet my vacation goal of 129 but I did manage to get more than half way to it and I don't leave until Saturday. At 134.4 I am not complaining too much. I could have done better if I started sooner or really pushed myself but I am long past the days of depriving myself just to be skinny. I feel much healthier and am soooo looking forward to 12 hot, sunny, days in the Galapagos. ****, I may even lose weight with all that hiking and swimming not to mention fresh fruits and fish. Wishful thinking? Maybe, but hey I can hope for the best can't I?

http://www.3fatchicks.net/img/purpvi...129/134.4/.png

:wave:

Hello all!

Lucky, too bad about those Krispy Kremes :devil: I had a bit of a whoops day (or two) after my angelic weekend! :doh: Strange ain't it?? Maybe it's a subconcious reward? :dunno:

I'm sick - I've got a horrible chesty cough and snuffles, I ate a lot of chocolate last night to make myself feel better. :doh: Never mind, I'm back to it today, I have salmon for tea, I have lovely food at work - I'll be ok! :D

I don't like being sick, it reminds me that I'm only human!! :lol: I WANT to go to the gym! :tantrum: It's not FAIR! However, I have Saturday to myself, and I think I might be feeling better by then, soooo I am going to go kickboxing (17 miles away) then come all the way to work (25 miles from kickboxing) to go to the gym! I might even nip round to one of the pools I can use my membership at, then ride home (17 miles)! Sounds like a fun day to me, at least if the sun is shining it will be a nice ride :D :scooter:

I'm doing read-and-run this morning. The house is showing at 12:30 and I've been working evenings so you can imagine what it looks like (read here bachelor pad). I read a bit ... clean a sink ... read a bit ... put away laundry ... read a bit ... clean up toaster crumbs. Apparently my DH likes toast for supper.
I was starving last evening and I ate. I haven't entered it into fitday yet but I'll have to face the music sooner or later.
Have a good morning and I'll catch up later.

I am still at 160. I have not been counting my calories and ever since my nephews murder I have not been able to get back on track. I am glad I have not gained weight, but I have seen some water weight ups and downs (boy is that annoying). But I am still trying to get on track and start eating healthy again. I hope to be at/below goal weight by the end of June...so time will tell.

You've done very well. Any family tragedy can knock the stuffing out of us ... let alone something as horrendous as a murder. Most of us will never even have to imagine what that would be like.
We're here and ready to help at any time. And we listen all the time :)

Ditto Susan!

:hug: for you gonna loose it - and you will loose it. Like everything else, baby steps.

Gonna Lose It, Take it easy on youself. Your focus has been elsewhere and for very good reason. You haven't gained weight (absolutley awesome under the circumstances) so that is a positive thing. Only when you are ready to shift your focus to yourself should you do so. In the meantime I hope you and your family are doing well and coming to terms with your senseless tragedy.

I'm going to measure today. Who's with me?