[flutter]

Hi Everybody!

Iv just noticed this thread... i have to say, everyone is so insperational here, keep up the good work everyone! This thread got me thinking alot... and i was trying to pinpoint the foods which made me gain so much weight in the first place and i just figured it out!!! Iv read about all these low carb diets, evil bread, bla bla, and thats what i was sort of following, and now iv realised what it was!!!

When i started yr 11 @ school, i started to get the taste for coffee... i would drink ALOT of coffee every day.. all that FULL FAT MILK... omg.... that evil milk! Also those fried chips...mmmmmm.... ok, thats it im switching to skim milk.. ( currently drink 1%). So far iv been power walking every day @ 6km/hr, eating low fat, trying to cut out on snacking. So far i think im doing alright, cept i feel a bit hungry all the time. I need to loose, 14lbs, to be @ my highest healthy weight, but i am hoping to loose 36lbs all up. Im 164cm tall (5'5")

Cheers!

[Tiffany123]

Flutter,

WELCOME. Ok, you can stay, but you have to tell me ALL about Australia. *dreamy sigh*

Well, I think in the long run, if we simply make small changes, like going from whole milk to skim and switching from regular soda to diet, and maybe even going to low fat mayo, and low fat cheese, etc...those kind of choices WILL make a big difference in how you look and feel.

I also think, that getting in the habit of grabbing of piece of fruit or a handful of grapes when you feel that hunger coming on is a good thing. Hostess makes a great Fruit and Grain bar that comes in several flavors and tastes SO great for about 100 calories or so. *brain freeze, I can't remember exactly*

I am also a huge advocate of eating MANY small meals through the day.

Example:
I am on WW 26-31 point range and this was what I ate yesterday:

8:00 am - 2 whole wheat low fat waffles with 1/4 cup fat-free, sugar-free syrup = 2 points

10:00 am - 1 shortcake with 1 cup strawberries and 2 Tbs fat free cool whip = 3 points

12:30 pm - Smart Choice Frozen dinner, 2 slices light bread, can of asparagus and jello cup = 6 points

2:30 pm - 1 cup of Egg Beaters with low fat ham and salsa = 3 points

4:30 pm - 1 apple and a single serving of fat free caramel dip = 4 points

6:30 pm - 2 fat free hot dogs, 2 slices light bread, baked Lays = 5 points

9:00 pm - Skim milk and cereal bar = 4 points

Total for the day = 27 points
My calorie range is 1450-1700
My calories were 1543 and my fat was 14 grams which means my total fat consumption was 8% fat for the day.

I realize that at your weight, you wouldn't be eating as many calories as I did...but you can adapt that to your particular range.

According to WW standards, your calorie range would be from 1150-1400 a day. So, as you can see, you would be able to eat all day as well, as long as you are eating healthy and be able to stay full!

Ok, I am climbing down off my soapbox now, the key to staying full is EATING. LOL...that's all I have to say about that!

Anyway, now it's your turn. Tell me all about what it's like where you live. *drooling in anticipation*

Tiffany

[Cafe976]

Hi everyone -

I'm still here. I did great with food, water yesterday but I did NOT find time to exercise. Seriously, the only time I ever have in my schedule is first thing in the morning, darn it, and I woke up late both days.

Still, between volunteer work, running all our weekly errands, cooking lunch and dinner, my one-hour tv show and balancing the $*(&!! checkbook... I think all things considered I performed well, and don't even tell me to skip my show. It was a big Saturday, I deserved it.

I've slept like the dead this week, I've been fighting a sinusy thing. I was even late for services this morning. Now I've got to eat lunch and make my first batch of solo sushi for a wedding shower that begins in 4 hours. Maybe I can squeeze in a walk, but then I'd have to take another shower before the party...

Cafe, disgruntled.

[Tiffany123]

Cafe, it sounds like you definitly got the exercise in...so I will count you as being perfectly OP.

Good Job, so far that makes you and me that were perfect on Saturday! We will hopefully hear from the others soon, and we will all have something to celebrate!


Tiffany

[jen519]

O.K.
Obviously I'm going to have to hop on this thread daily to keep up! It wouldn't hurt me anyway. I'm having a terrible time keeping motivated. Confession time. What started me on losing weight (this time) was a man. Yes, I know it's hard to believe, but it was the idea that I could attract this man if I was thinner that got me started. Unfortunately, it's knowing that he just wants to be friends, period, that's causing me to falter too. I'm depressed and can't seem to pull completely out of it. I haven't been able to get myself out to walk for several weeks now, my yard is badly in need of mowing and I'm not eating right, either.
It's too dark for a real walk, now, but I'm going to get up off my fat butt and walk maybe a mile. I plan to post when I get back. There, now I'm accountable!

Jen
238/226/140

[GeTtInG_ThErE2]

hey everyone

bad news. went to the mall today. still cant fit in to that size 38, the biggest size the cool stores carry. i hate myself. i thought i was doing good...i was feeling better and i even thought i looked a little thinner....guess i was wrong.
talk to you all later
hope you guys are all doing good
luv
kayla

[jen519]

Hi Kayla,
It sure can be discouraging when the results of our hard work don't show up the way we want. Hang in there. You are "doing good". Try not to let sizes dictate how you feel. And I'll try not to let some man who isn't interested in the wonderful me dictate how I feel. Deal?
I went for my walk. It was probably just under a mile, but since it was getting dark I had to walk on the streets I felt safest on. Then I actually worked on my total gym for a bit. Actually, I watched the instruction video to become familiar again with the excersizes and how to do them, so I just did a few seconds of each. I'm going to do some ab work tomorrow A.M.

Jen
238/226/140

[GeTtInG_ThErE2]

hi jen!
Thanks! ill try not to let it get me down! and dont EVER let someONE especially a man make you feel you arent good enough. Even though we are all trying to lose weight here you have to do it for you....its whats on the inside that counts. when you completely accept yourself..then you can start changing things....but you are PERFECT how you are.....if you want to get in shape thats great..but dotn let someone make you feel like youre not good enought EVER!!!! got it?? lol.
anyways! have a good night!!!

tiff,cafe, huntress, hows it goin? hehehe
luv
Kayla.

[huntress]

Good morning!

Hi Kayla - it sounds like you had a GREAT time at camp! That cute guy you said was like a big brother.......sometimes the best ones because they already like you for who you are. Don't get too discouraged about the weight loss, it will happen just give it time, keep on eating right and exercising it will come off. My daughter is 16 and it is tough on her too, with friends wanting to go out to the movies, pizza etc. I think it is sometimes harder for teenagers. It's great to have you back.

Jen - hey, there are lots of other fish in the sea, I am single too and sorta have a crush on a guy that comes into my office. There is no reason to be embarrased because that is your reason for wanting to lose weight, that is one of my reasons too and most people if they would admit it would agree. Just get up off that couch and get busy, lose the weight and when the next one comes along that you are interested in you will be ready.

I did well this weekend, I was determined not to repeat the last few and I stayed OP..........woohoo the scale is already moving down. Thought I was going to starve to death last night, just as I was getting ready to make dinner I had to rust my son to urgent care, he was complaining that he had a sore throat and he was burning up. When I checked his temp it was 104 and his throat was so swollen and red I don't know how he could even swallow. Scared the crap out of me. He has allergy problems and has had strep several times but never this bad. They gave him 2 shots and 2 prescriptions so I guess he will be fine.

Have a great day all

LJ

[Tigerlily]

Goodmorning! Wow, lots to catch up on today. I really thought I was going to check in here over the weekend. But, our moden took a dump Friday. We got a new one Saturday and DH got us up and running again. So, with DH working on the pc and DH playing on the pc...I didn't get any time online. It's usually ok with me cause I can get on all week and he can't. Rattle, rattle. Anyway, I had a few downfalls over the weekend. We ate out at Wings Etc. I didn't pig out, but it couldn't have been good for me. On the up side, I got in a bit of exercise. So, added to my 3.5 days of exercise, I'd say I got in a full FOUR DAYS!
Maybe that's why I finally ducked under the 190's! Weighed in this morning at 188.5! Total loss 12 pounds!
Tiff, I will be checking out the kraft website. Have you tried any recipes from it yet?
On the subject of losing weight for men...heck yes it's a good motivation to use! I want DH to be proud of the way I look. And I want the old highschool boyfriend to EAT HIS HEART OUT.
And Jen, the guy who wants to be friends right not can EAT HIS HEART OUT TOO when you've sculpted your body into a lean mean love'n machine!
huntress, the ER. On top of it being a terrible place to visit, they have to put vending machines the in the weighting area! Hope your little guy is feeling better!
My little guy is hungry, guess I better get him some breakfast.
Have a good day gals!

[Jello]

Happy (???) Monday. Man, do those weekends go by fast or what? Nice to "see" all you guys again.

Kayla, sounds like you had a great time and here's to being a romantic!! World's too short of us romantics, you know.

Tigerlily, sorry about your 'puter problems but it sounds like you're doing great otherwise! Lots of exercise and it's paying off!

Flutter, welcome! I want to hear about Australia too. Maybe someday, I'll get to see it for myself.

Jen, do it for YOU!!! Yeah, I know that's sounds so easy and such a cliche and all. Actually, I admire you for saying you can't get in a "real" walk so you're going to do "only a mile". Wow! Certainly sounds like a real walk to me! And following up with more exercise? Again -- Wow!

Huntress, congratulations on having an OP weekend. Now that's something I've NEVER done.

Now about my big decision, well, girls, here's what happened. I listened to all your advice and asked a dozen other people too. First I decided I'd try this weight loss plan anyway. Then I decided not to. Then I thought I might. Then I thought I wouldn't. Then I said 300 bucks was too much. Then I decided I was worth 300 bucks. Then I said I CAN'T DO THIS.

...huh!?!?! Did I just say the c-word??? Have I finally come to the decision that I can't do this!!?? Or maybe I just can't do it on my own even with wonderful folks such as you guys helping me? Does Rich love me too much to give me the kick in the butt I really need? And do I really need it? Why can't I do this all by myself? Didn't I just tell Jen that you have to do it for you?

So then I figured I'd do it on my own and save the $300. So why'd I find myself driving to the gym after work on Friday? I talked to Rich who was leaning toward at least waiting until we got back from Scotland but he said something. He said he knew how important losing weight was to me. He said he knew how much I worried about it and how I was starting to, well, let's face it, obsess about it. He said the $300 is "only money" and if I want to try this, I should.

So like I said, I pulled into the parking lot of the gym and still hadn't decided! I was thinking, if I'm this unsure, I probably shouldn't do it. But then why'd I drive all this way up here if I didn't really want it?

Now aren't you guys glad I'm not the Secretary of State or someone making important decisions that would actually mean something to people and possibly either save or destroy the world???

I flipped a coin. Heads I do it, Tails I don't. It was Tails. My heart sank. I felt so bad that "I can't do this". There's that c-word again. No one tells Jo she can't do something!!!

I did it. Yes, that's the ending of this stupid, long, boring story. I went in and signed up. I have to wait and talk to the trainer about setting up a schedule so I haven't had my first session yet but I spent A LOT of time over the weekend filling out some forms. Some of them required some real thought! Some of them made me really look at myself and give some HONEST answers. Yikes!

So I'm nervous but I'm also excited and hoping for something good to come of this. I plan to do really well on this program and (at this moment anyway) I'm feeling confident that I can do this. Hey, they scanned my credit card and I've signed on the dotted line. Rich has promised to be a real *$#! and crack the whip. He kicked me out of bed and stood me on the treadmill this morning and switched it on (I coulda' been killed!! ) even though I complained that I hadn't actually "started" this new plan yet.

I did get on the scale this morning and still think I did the right thing by trying something new. Most of the people I talked to were of the opinion that I shouldn't do it but I guess I'm just a contrary sort of gal. Back in a little corner of my tiny brain, something is still worrying that I've just thrown away an awful lot of money. But for the most part, I'm feeling confident. Watch this space.

OMG! I just realized how long I've been rambling. Sorry. I'll go now. Can you tell the boss isn't in today either? I hope you all have a great one!

[Tigerlily]

Hi!
Jello, I'd say that you will get out of this program what you put into it. If you are going in with the mindset that it's gonna work, then it will. It's like college classes, they cost a lot of money. Some people don't learn a thing, some people soak up all the knowledge. Especially if the money u put out there is your own hard earned cash. If it were me, I'd be detemined not to let the money go to waste...that would be a big motivator! So, Good luck with it!

[Tiffany123]

Well, looks like Monday is the "get the thread going" day!

Well Jo, good for you. Really, none of our opinions matter about your choices, you have to make the decisions that you know you can live with and follow through on, and I am so happy for you that you decided to do that for yourself!

When the last one of us hits goal, we will have to meet somewhere and have a girls weekend. Save your pennies girls, we have bikinis to buy and drinks to guzzle.

Well, Kayla, this takes time...don't get discouraged. I wish with all my heart that this would all be done, and I would be at goal, but I know that I did this to myself over a long period of time and it will take me a Looooong time to get it off. But, this is teaching me patience. And that is a good thing. You will get there. Especially with your energy!

Tig, all I can say about you, is that you are an exercising DEMON!!!! You go girl!!!

Jen, I'll be in the minority here, but I think sometimes, having a motivator, like a man to get you started losing weight is a good thing. Besides, once we are thin, there will be thousands of guys drooling over you, and you can be picky and pick the one that looks the MOST like Brad Pitt. Yummmm....

I didn't wake up and say, "Gee, I want to lose weight to be healthy and live longer." It's a nice side benefit, but my goal was to have people fuss over me and go back to my reunion and make those skinny *****es eat their hearts out. I like being the center of attention, even though I blush and "poo-poo" them. It is nice, and I LOVE the looks. Especially the envious ones.

Vain and stupid reasons maybe to want to lose weight, but I want to experience the wolf whistles and guys stares before I hit menopause. So, that is my reason for wanting to lose, and my health comes second. How dumb is that? But, whatever does it for me!

Huntress, sorry about your son, how scary! I'm glad he is ok and good for you for doing so well in spite of all the stress! You are a true role model!

Well girlies, I have to go. Lunch time for the kiddies. I bought some more Garden Burgers...original and flame broiled. And I think I will have one with some baked lays and my Crystal Light.
Maybe some sorbet for dessert. Oh heck, off to Subway for my turkey sub. I love that thing.

Later gators,
Tiffany

[GeTtInG_ThErE2]

hey everyone!
Well JO, im glad you decided to do it. Dont give up! I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well my first day back in my routine! im going to head to the gym in a bit!

well i dont have much to say.....except that im SOOOOOO campsick! do you get it? like homesick? only for camp?? lol. yeah im pathetic but ugh! it was just so much fun! some of the people i have known for years and years..and i miss my ryan! On the last day my dad and him were talking for a bit while i said my good byes and then i went up to him and my dad kinda headed for the truck and he hugged me for like....ever! i tried to let go twice but he wouldnt...and he was like...promise you will call me if you need anything, and come visit ok.......and i was like...frigg..i dont want to leave!!!! so you guys are probably getting sick of hearing about ryan and camp but...hes such a great guy...and i love all the people at camp!

anyways! goin to the gym!
luv
Kayla

[GeTtInG_ThErE2]

YYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! !
DOING THE HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you will NEVER guess what!!!! i got so discouraged yesterday for no reason! I got weighed today.....are you ready for this?? i last got weighed on july 12th...since then i have dropped 11 pounds!!!!!!!
eleven!!! thats crazy hey? im soooooooooo happy. i could have kissed the girl when she told me that!
anyways....sorry, dont mean to be all ecstatic and stuff! but im sooo happy! anyways......i know ive posted like...4 times today but...meh! whatever goes!
luv ya'll
Kayla