Wow... The snow is almost gone. Yesterday I realized that af was quite a few days late, so I took a test and it looks like we're getting a very special present for Christmas! I'm in complete shock (just had a mc in Nov) and a little scared, but going to trust God to work everything out. I might still lurk/post here if that's ok. Hopefully, I will still eat good and gain the right amount of weight (gained 61 with ds). Still in shock.
In Christ,
Pamela

:) Pamela congratulations! Wow! What a surprise for you. It's funny how life is. How many kids do you have already?

Of course we still want you to post here. We are a team. Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy is something you should watch carefully just as we are watching carefully to lose.

I am so happy for you! (and a little envious) I have one child who is 5 and only plan to have one. However, sometimes I secretly wish I would be surprised by a pregnancy and the decision would be taken out of my hands.

Have a super happy day!:)

Congrats Pamela!! Definitely stick around here!! Also, I dunno if you noticed it down under the 'clubs and groups' if you go to 'miscellaneous clubs' there is a 'pregnant and staying fit' thread you might now be interested in!!

I too am envious. My daughter is now 3 and I'm wanting another but we're just not in the financial position now.. although sometimes I hope for the same, surprise ;-) LOL

On another topic here, I have decided to claim this past week as a 'warmup to body for life' and start tomorrow and try to stick with the program properly this time. We'll see if i can last more than a day this time *laugh*

Hope everyone's weekend is going well...

Christine
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:wave: Hi everyone!

Pamela - Congratulations to you and your family! Of course we want you to still be a part of the group. We will be the ones to say, "now, you're not really supposed to be eating for two" - just kidding. We'll give you all the support we have :D

Nancy - Congrats on the looser-feeling jeans! that is so great. And what a good reminder throughout the day. "It can be done!!!" :D . You must have wanted to shriek when you saw the snow falling the other morning...I know I would have. We still have piles of snow, but it's melting. :cool:

Sprite - You never know what kind of "surprises" might be in the future - my husband and I thought we were set with one child, then 7 years later, surprise! Son #2. :lol: Hope you're doing fine.

Christine - I think it was a good idea for you to have a "warm'up" week before BFL - gave you an idea of what you will need to do. Good Luck!:)

Melisa - are you there yet? Hope you have a fantastic time with your family in the sun and surf!:cool: Remember the sunscreen!

Kanola - how was horseback riding? Do you ride often? Do you have a friend who has horses, or are they rentals? ("yes, I'd like a palomino four-door sedan, please"). Hope you're doing great!:)

tryin' hard - How was your weekend? Hope it was super!:D

Also hello to KellyAnne, Jacklyn, and JoAnne! Hope you're all doing fine and happy.

I am feeling in such a good frame of mind because I finally had a day in which I wasn't constantly feeling hungry and hallucinating about what I wanted to eat...don't know what I did differently, but hope it continues.

Have a good evening!!

Holly

Pamela--Congratulations! And, remember, you have already given your new baby a wonderful gift by being a healthy mom! Enjoy every minute of your pregnancy--such a special time!
I had a good weekend, but TOO much wine... It doesn't make me over eat the way it used to, but boy, does it make me cranky the next day! And, TOM is right around the corner, so you guys should be glad you're not my husband!!
This is the most inspiring post! With spring right around the corner, I hope we'll all still have time to post!
Hope you all have a great day!

Just a quick post:
Pamela,
Congratulations on the wonderful news. I hope you stick around and don't just lurk here. I'd miss your inspirational words and advice.
To everyone else, have a great, healthy, happy week.
ttyl,
Melisa <----who lost another 2 lbs :) and decided to try to quit smoking yesterday. It's been 18 hrs

Melissa--Way to go with the smoking! Just take it one minute at a time, and before you know it, you'll be smoke free! We're all pulling for you!

Good Morning!!!
 

Hello Everyone....

It sounds like everyone had a great weekend!

Pamela~~~ that is absolutely wonderful news ! You must be so excited. Being pregnant is a great feeling.

Melisa~~~ Congrats on the 2 lbs down !!! And big congrats on deciding to quit smoking.. you are doing all sorts of good things for your self!!!! :)


Well TOM has been in force for 2 days and I feel like a slug. Cant sleep, have no energy etc.......:(

I want spring and warm weather and flowers and birds and sunny days. I dont want , rain and snow and slush and gray skies and blah, blah, blah, blah blah....ok Im done whining...had to get it out of my system,,, thanks for listening :)


But anyway,,, I hope everyone has a great day. Ill be back later....


Nancy:wave:

:wave: Hi everyone!

Hope everybody's doing well. Nancy, you can vent as much as you want! We sure do want blue skies, warm breezes, warm sun...mmmm! It does seem to take forever up here - and you're so much farther north! I was intrigued by what yousaid about the evening staying light for so late in the summer up north - really, like 'til 11:00? and then sun-up at 4:30? amazing!

Well, I'm so pleased that when I was out for my walk, I tried a little interval jogging - and I was actually able to do it! Last summer, I was walking a bit, but couldn't manage any jogging, not even for a minute - my heavy parts were heaving around too much for comfort, and I was so puffing - but I was able today to jog for 3 minutes, walk for a minute, jog again - yeah! It's a start. I have to thank Lexxy, who was involved in this thread back in February, when I joined, for the idea of interval jogging/walking - thanks, Lexxy, wherever you are! Hope you're doing good!:)

And the other tip, which I also got from a thread here somewhere, was to wear two sport bras at once! Boy, it really holds you in snugly! No bouncing!:D

And I have a dessert idea that I made last night -prepare a box of vanilla sugar-free pudding (I like the cooked kind, rather than instant) and make it with two cups of skim milk; as you're stirring, add some instant coffee granules and a shake of ground cinnamon to taste - cappucchino pudding! I devoured mine. :^:

Bye, all!

Holly :wave:

Hello everyone!! I'm back!! I haven't had a chance to read all of the posts since I have been gone...that may take a couple of days, just wanted to drop in and say hello.:D

I will have to say that while on vacation, I did exactly what I said I would do and ate pretty much anything that was in reach.:o But I have come back ready to start where I left off!! It's funny how seeing all of those people in swim suits can be so motivating!

We got back in Sunday night and yesterday I did pretty good. I even got out and walked. I have to admit that I was slacking off on the exercise but I am ready to get back at it.

Well I cant stay for long. I've got to get back to work but I will check in later tonight..after I have read some posts. Talk to you all later!!

Hello everyone
 

Welcome back Jacklyn,, I hope you had an awesome time. We missed you!

How is everyone today? The thread seems a little quiet. I sure hope with spring and summer coming that all of us still will be posting. I love having the support of this thread. And giving support as well. It has helped me so much.

Christine, how is the BFL going for you ?

Holly,,, way to go on the interval jogging. I heard that is good to do when walking. Walk so far and then run for a few minutes and walk again. It boosts your walking workout.
I know what you mean about the bouncing when walking/running. That can kill ya! I hated to run, I always had to hold my chest with one arm( I look like I was running with a football) But I made the decision back in July 1998 to have breast reduction surgery and its the best thing I have ever done for myself. All my life I had the "big ones" it was torture growing up and being teased constantly. I had always wanted to have the surgery but was too afraid. But at the ripe old age of 42 I decided to do it!!! And what a difference it made.. no more back aches , no more groove in the shoulders.
No more bulging buttons on shirts..I just wish I hadnt waited so long to do it...but anyway...sorry to ramble... some times you just got to tell me to shut up.....:lol: :lol:


I need to go walking ,,but its raining here and I have to admit I am still feeling like a slug. But yesterday I did get alot of exercise(sort of) I rearranged furniture and did some spring cleaning.
Oh and I did do some reps, with the weights(arms).

I am trying to drink lots of water..Does anyone have a hard time with this? Sometimes its so easy and other days its hard to drink any. Water sure does help with weightloss.

Have a wonderful day all....

See everyone later, keep smiling

Nancy:wave:

Hi everyone!
 

I was just introducing myself, I have the thread, low fat eating is the way! Just wanted to see how other people are doing. As I had posted, I have lost 16 pounds( last checked on Friday) by watching my fat intake, working out almost everyday, and being postive about it. I had read quite a few Susan Powter books, and a few more on weight loss in general, and gave this a try. about 3 years ago, I had lost 70 pounds watching my calories closely, but gained it all back, plus 30 after I had my child, as well as military basic training.( completing it)


I just wanted to let my thoughts be seen, and see how others feel about it. I really like this change of eating( i do intend to make this permanant), because I am never starving, or tense or moody because I cant have this or that. Anyhow, let me know what you all think!!I would greatly appreciate it!!

Latisia

cw 250 gw 160

Hello everyone! Seems like a slow day for posting. Bummer since its my first day back on this thread.

Well I let you guys know that I dont plan on weighing for about a week. I figure I ate everything I could for a week so I better give myself a week to recover from damage already done:smug: I've been doing pretty well though the past 2 days so hopefully I'm back on track.

Nancy, I've thought about getting the breast reduction thing done too. I'm glad to hear that you dont regret it. I'm only 29 and I am really starting to get lower back problems and my shoulders are always sooooo tight just from the weight of these things. I've decided that I want to get down to my goal weight and then see if I still need it. I'm afraid I probably will though, it seems that I loose everywhere but in that area. We'll see though. :^:

Welcome t-girl!! I have to agree with you. I think that low fat is a great way to go. Several years ago I lost about 45 to 50 pounds, and it was all due to low fat and lots of walking. I've managed to maintain a majority of the loss over the years but now I've had to start watching my calories. I fell into the trap of thinking it was okay to eat and eat and eat...as long as it was low fat. I remember the first time I bought some Snackwell cookies and gobbled about 5 of them down...then realized that they were about 50 calories a pop!!! So I have to be careful about stuff like that. I don't even buy things like that anymore because I fully acknowledge that if I do, I will most likely eat the entire box in one day. I know, no will power.:lol: I am a true believer in walking as well. Not only does it help the weight loss but it is therapeutic as well. It gives me a chance to think about things and destress.

Anyways, hope everyone is having a great day. Oh yeah, Pamela CONGRATS!! You must be so excited! I know you are on your way to a healthy pregnancy!

Talk to you all later:)

Welcome t-girl :)

Welcome back Jacklyn, wise choice not to weigh for a week! (I always step on the scale the minute I'm home just to see what damage I've done.. I'm bad) :lol:

Nancy, I too have thought about the option of breast reduction surgery. I am hoping that losing this weight will do the trick but so far I'm still wearing the same damn bra size... 36DDD for anyone as nosey as I am ;). My bras are JUST starting to feel a little loose so I may have to try a 36DD.. still too huge for my tastes! When I was in HS, I lost weight down to 124 pounds and went down to a 34C!! Perfect! I know I'll never be back there again tho even if by some miracle of nature I was able to get down to 124 pounds, as I went up a cup size when I had my daughter and never back down..blah :( ! I'd be satisfied if I could just get back into a 36D tho. Not thrilled, but satisfied... Guess the only way to find out is to lose the rest of this dang weight :D I'd more seriously consider the surgery if I didn't fear it.. I'm a paranoid person so even the slightest risk scares me.. what a wus :lol:

Anyways, as far as BFL goes, it may just be too strict for me to stick to.. I really wanted it to work but I don't think I can stick to the meal plan associated with it. I'm continuing my strength training workouts and enjoying them well enough and I'm eating much healthier than I had been so I figure even if I don't stick with their program, at least they got me back on the right track ;)

So, i'm off.. hope everyone else is doing well..

christine
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G'Day Mates
 

Hey everyone, just a quick post, this week has been HECTIC!! Just like any other week in my life these days!

Horseriding was fantastic, our guide was grumpy and annoyed with us at times, then my horse got kicked and I had to walk him about 3 kms before I felt confident he was not really hurt. Ended up with a very sore butt and legs! Went to a deep water running class on Monday and soaked in the hot tub there for about an hour..... then did some yoga and I feel much better today!

I ran into a woman from work at the gym, funny how people are different outside of the office. I thought she was a real snooty girl at work, but we ended up having a nice chat for 10 mins! I am still surprised she recognised me at all.... seeing how I was wearing a ball cap and not a suit!! hehehe

Contratulations Pamela on the news. You must be thrilled!! We do not have children and sometimes I wonder when that maternal urge will ever show up.... if it even will!!! I have very few friends who have children, seem to be part of the Double Income No Kids crowd at the moment. I think I would need to gain a great deal of patience, I have to leave family gatherings for the young ones b-days early because of throbbing headaches and the urge to yell "Shut UP" at them as my head spins around! :devil: hehehehe I think I should stay with cats!! But then this is coming from a former bitter single girl who said she was never getting married.... 2 years later I am not only married but living in Australia with a crazy aussie husband!! Who knows eh?

Congrats to Melissa on the non-smoking. I am a former smoker, never will be a non-smoker. I fell of the wagon after a year when my work buddy from Canada showed up with my fav pack of ciggies.... not remembering that I had quit. Smoked them ALL over a 2 week period, enjoyed every single one of them, then it took another 2 weeks to lose the cravings and quit sneaking a ciggie from work mates. It is just as tough as eating habit reform. You can do it tho!!! And after a week you feel so much better!!

Great to see you back from holidays Jacklyn! How was the trip?

Hey Nancy... still snowing? ;) I hope the snow is gone by now! I agree with the water... some days I drink huge amounts, and others not as much. I keep the water bottle near me at all times it seems. And never leave the house in the car without a bottle with you!

Well... I should get some work done... hope everyone has a good week and stays on track!

Nola.