Originally Posted by struggling Nicole:
I was completely on plan today. No cheats. Hubby took care of the kids and I got to go shopping! I need a new wardroble. I am starting my long-term sub job on Monday and I have nothing to wear. Before when I was subbing I could wear the same thing every time because it was a few days between jobs but now I am working everyday. It was a well needed break. I hope to find my inspiration again.
There were temptations everywhere but I avoided them. I can't believe how many places have easter candy and on clearance. Wanted to buy so much of it! I thought in my head about buying it and eating it before I got home. After a few seconds I RAN AWAY as quickly as I could without turning back!

:congrat: Good luck with your new sub job and your new wardrobe.
As for the candy.. You did GREAT! I'm one of those people that likes to taunt myself. So I purposely go down the candy isle and as I exit the candy isle, I feel so empowered. Guess I'm just weird like that. Kinda like going through Sonic now. I used to go through and order a Route 44 Diet Dr. Pepper. But now I order a Route 44 Ice water.

Keep up the great work! You look amazing!

Originally Posted by JenB72:
I took a chance, tried them on, and I'm officially back in my pre-pregnancy jeans!!!!! I've went from a size 16 to size 12 in 2 months. Love it!!!! Hopefully I won't be in this size very long. ;)

AWESOME Jen so proud for you!!!!.....I can't wait to be in a size 12...I still have all my skinny clothes from way back in 1994 when I lost 70 pounds. I even have a pair of size 10 jeans. Hopefully some of them are not too out of style. ;) I don't care I'll probably wear them anyway....LOL. Most of the stuff I saved looks brand new. Unfortunately, I don't think I stayed a size 12 for too long. THis time will be different...I'll stabilize and do the maintenance. I am committed.

Lost another .4 lbs today..down to 221.4 Some more seeds as someone else on this thread calls the . somethings. It"s not much but every little bit helps...RIGHT??? If I keep this up I'll be out of the 220's in no time. Keep your fingers crossed and everyone have a wonderful OP day.

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As for the candy.. You did GREAT! I'm one of those people that likes to taunt myself. So I purposely go down the candy isle and as I exit the candy isle, I feel so empowered. Guess I'm just weird like that. Kinda like going through Sonic now. I used to go through and order a Route 44 Diet Dr. Pepper. But now I order a Route 44 Ice water.

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Oh no candi....i could never do that. :no: I love candy... especially smarties, pixi sticks, runts, nerds, anything like that. Chocolate not so much...thank goodness!!! But if it helps you then go for it girl.

BUt i would need :dust:

Thanks for all the kind words. As it were, I have an entire closet of jeans that range from size 6 (hitting my goal last time with MRC) to size 18 (after my daughter was born). Guess I'm half way through the jeans. It's a great feeling.

Today is my wedding anniversary, so this is a great present to both me and my family. I'm taking control of my health once again and it feels great! :)

Originally Posted by patzi:
Hi...
Congrats on your loss and getting below 222. No need to aplogize for rambling, we love hearing about your weigh ins, etc. Wishing you a good weigh in on Monday.

Patzi

THANKS for the motivation Patzi. I sure need it. When those scales weren't moving in the right direction i was so tempted to cheat. But reading these posts have really helped me. :)

Congrats on the jeans Jen!

Weighed in today...and am at 167 (was at 165 a couple weeks ago). The up and down is coming back down! Hoping to be back at 165 Tuesday so I can start making that scale go down for good! I got the blue menu (which I will do for 6 days) and its so similar to the green (except there is a fruit at breakfast). No big thing at all! Hoping that this menu switch up really gets me going again. I feel like its been so long since I had a good loss week. Ready for that.

Originally Posted by struggling Nicole:
I was completely on plan today. No cheats. Hubby took care of the kids and I got to go shopping! I need a new wardroble. I am starting my long-term sub job on Monday and I have nothing to wear. Before when I was subbing I could wear the same thing every time because it was a few days between jobs but now I am working everyday. It was a well needed break. I hope to find my inspiration again.
There were temptations everywhere but I avoided them. I can't believe how many places have easter candy and on clearance. Wanted to buy so much of it! I thought in my head about buying it and eating it before I got home. After a few seconds I RAN AWAY as quickly as I could without turning back!

you changed your picture, you look like a completely different person!!! congrats on your progress

Originally Posted by JenB72:

Today is my wedding anniversary, so this is a great present to both me and my family. I'm taking control of my health once again and it feels great! :)

:congrat:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!

Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt:
Congrats on the jeans Jen!

Weighed in today...and am at 167 (was at 165 a couple weeks ago). The up and down is coming back down! Hoping to be back at 165 Tuesday so I can start making that scale go down for good! I got the blue menu (which I will do for 6 days) and its so similar to the green (except there is a fruit at breakfast). No big thing at all! Hoping that this menu switch up really gets me going again. I feel like its been so long since I had a good loss week. Ready for that.

I'm rooting for you!!! :cheer2: I know you can do it this time.

Wow, lots of activity today. I wish I could congradulate each of you individualy, but today and tomorrow are crazy so congrats to the losers and to all who have managed to stay OP. Continue to flee from that dreaded Easter candy - right now is when it is hardest for me because it is all on sale, but it is not a good deal and will only create problems. To those in smaller sizes - you are amazing and that must feel so great! I have a few size 20s and 18s but after that I will be buying a new wardrobe and can't wait!

Have a great OP day everyone.
Mariah

Originally Posted by carmendmv:
you changed your picture, you look like a completely different person!!! congrats on your progress

Thanks so much! This was a picture taken at Easter. I got a lot of compliments but in my head I knew how much I had been cheating. I'm glad to be back on plan and thankful for everyone's support. So glad I found you all!!!;)

All time best...
 

I went to the gym today and walked my all time best on the treadmill.

1.7 miles in 35 minutes. :woohoo:

I was going to go for 1.75 or 1.8 but wanted to keep my time capped at 35 minutes because that gives me time to cool down and get back to the office, since I go at "lunch" time. And to reach that all time best, I maintained 3.0 speed for most of the walk and went up to 3.3 then 3.5! I've never been up that fast before. I had my little hand weights and was doing great with those on 3.0 but when I cranked it up, I had to hang on to the treadmill.

AND.. I just committed to running a 1/2 marathon with a friend of mine, sometime next year! So not only will I go ride all the roller coasters at Cedar Point (at least twice).. I will be training for a 1/2 marathon. I'm PUMPED! :dancer:

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AND.. I just committed to running a 1/2 marathon with a friend of mine, sometime next year! So not only will I go ride all the roller coasters at Cedar Point (at least twice).. I will be training for a 1/2 marathon. I'm PUMPED! :dancer:[/QUOTE]

Great job on the treadmill. I had trained for a 1/2 marathon 2 years ago, but health issues prevented me from doing it, last year it was canceled due to road construction, but on October 15, 2011 I will complete our local 1/2 maraton (Lewis and Clark Marathon). I refuse to give up on this goal and it is nice to hear of someone else with a similar goal, most people I know think I am crazy. Who knows maybe I am. All I know is that somehow, some way I am going to cross that finsh line and finally cross this goal off my list.

Mariah

Originally Posted by Rzrbackcandi:
I went to the gym today and walked my all time best on the treadmill.

1.7 miles in 35 minutes. :woohoo:

I was going to go for 1.75 or 1.8 but wanted to keep my time capped at 35 minutes because that gives me time to cool down and get back to the office, since I go at "lunch" time. And to reach that all time best, I maintained 3.0 speed for most of the walk and went up to 3.3 then 3.5! I've never been up that fast before. I had my little hand weights and was doing great with those on 3.0 but when I cranked it up, I had to hang on to the treadmill.

AND.. I just committed to running a 1/2 marathon with a friend of mine, sometime next year! So not only will I go ride all the roller coasters at Cedar Point (at least twice).. I will be training for a 1/2 marathon. I'm PUMPED! :dancer:

Great job on the treadmill, and you committing to a marathon, this is such an inspiration.. Good for you. You are so positive in what you do, you have to succeed.. Keep up the good work and be proud of yourself.

Patzi

Sitting here tonight contemplating what the scale will disclose tomorrow morning at WI. My bathroom scale seems possessed so I'm not sure where I am. So, to get inspiration I came here. I'm so tickled that I can come here and see others share the same thoughts, hurdles and thrills. I'll reign myself back before I get to sappy, but I love it that there is a place to discuss what I'm trying to acheive without some skinny ***** in the corner mumbling about all I need to do is push away from the table. We don't like her.. lol!! I know not a one of you but I love you all. Everyone here is amazing. Finding this forum is a gift. Thank you.