Jaymi, You know you can come here with good news bad news when your frustrated or just to get it out That's what we chickies do best, we listen. Don't be so hard on yourself. You've been doing great. Especially when you consider how much you've had going on. So you had a couple of burgers. It's not the end of the world. You feel sick and horrible. I'm sure you won't be doing it again too soon. So I say just get up, brush it off and keep going. You've come such a long way in such a short period. Take a look at those pictures. You look beautiful. A young beautiful mom. So come here and vent. Get it out. If it makes you feel better, then go for it. Your not depressing. You usually are such a Ok, mom is done with the preaching, now don't you forget it
Love ya sweetie.

How are the rest of the gals? Yeah, it's the weekend. It was a really long week at work. Remember my friend and I had our first weigh in Monday and I was down 2lbs. Well, we weighed in today because she's leaving for vacation tomorrow and I was down another 2lbs, woo hoo! Unfortunately my back (I should say hip and leg) are still bothering me. The chiropractor said to lay off the WATP if it caused pain, which it does, but I'm afraid to stop and start gaining. He said if walking doesn't bother it, do that. So I guess I'll go on the and hopefully that won't bother it.

Well, I hope all's well. ttyl

Hello chicks!

Jayme! thank you for posting pics of yourself, you are a beautiful young woman, gorgeous face/hair/eyes/smile and a bod that is getting hot!

PLEASE don't be so hard on yourself!!! I totally understand the anger/disgust when we do something that we know we shouldn't, but this is a LIFE-LONG thing we are doing. A slip up now and then is a given!! And we all have a rotten day now and then. SO, as Donna said, brush it OFF and just get back to your usual self! And yes, feel free to vent here, you're not getting us down, we're here to help any way we can.

Hi DonnaD! First, congrats!!!! on being down two pounds! Sorry to hear of the stressful work times...and more concerned about your back pain I'm glad that you are under the care of a chiro. I really hope your pain goes away. It IS so so discouraging to not be able to exercise when you're in physical pain. I am sending good vibes to you!

-and you lucky thang, to be going to Sturgis!! I'll have to live vicariously through you and enjoy it that way. Will you take pics to share? Maybe next year for Joe and I...but we don't have a trailer nor truck. So far, we've ridden for our road trip destinations, but also so far have only picked destinations 1200 miles or so away, since we just get a week's vacation. So not sure how we can do Sturgis. Hey, we've heard some great music names that will be there, George Thorogood, ZZTop, Kid Rock!

SPRITE!!! yeah, welcome back!! I 'm so glad that things are okay for you, was worried that something was bad and that was why you couldn't be here. Is your son OK now?

Hey Maggie!! cool to see you on the other thread Hope everything is going good for you!

I'm holding steady at 145, might even be a little under, as I weighed myself on the scale at the house where we stayed in Laconia (don't we ALL do that when in someone else's house ) and THAT scale showed 143, woo hoo

I could be doing better in my eating, but I'm happy in my exercising journey, I'm very glad that I'm in the solid habit of exercising at least 5X a week, more like 6. I'm OK now with mixing in more cardio (step aerobics) than just the strength work, because I know it is helping me. I'm excited about seeing subtle differences in how my legs and arms look. OK, when is my happy bubble going to burst

Again, Jayme, don't be so hard on your dear self! You have done SO VERY WELL! and I have confidence that you will continue.

Have a great night! I'm going back to the Club to do a dishwashing stint (I hate to pass up extra $$) so ttyl!

Welll here I am...all late!! Where does the time go?!?!? Well here is my day, I did pretty good!

Exercise ~
30 minutes-- Denise Austin (wkout w/weights)
30 minutes-- WATP (2 miles w/stretchie)
20 minutes-- Kathy Smith (weights) too hard, couldnt finish!!
12,024 steps-- on my pedometer... YAY!

Food ~
Breakfast ~ Honeycomb w/o milk- 110
Lunch ~ none
Dinner ~ Spaghetti & Salad It says almost 825 calories!! But I think that it is wrong! I know the 4 oz of noodles were 420, but I used turkey groundmeat, so I don't think it was that high, just one 1/2 cup?!?! 330?!? But anyway, I still didnt go over!

Water was good, I don't know how much I drank, but it was 3 big,big ole cups full!!!

Ok I know it seems like I"m not eating right...and today I didnt but it wasnt on purpose! I was in a baaadd mood today, so when I'm ticked off, I dont eat! I was mad because I'm tired of having to clean up everything BY MYSELF!!! But anyways, I did ok.

Saturday was weigh in, and I was down 2 lbs! YAY!! This weekend was ****!! Me and hubby got into a big fight....and I am still mad at him!!! We went to this stupid race car place, but it was h-o-t and me and lil sis were "get this" too short to ride some of the go-carts!! Soooo we rode one, and we stayed in line forever. We played a little skee-ball and left. But then it went down hill some more after that! We had to go to his friends house (which I should have known wasnt worth the free food) and all his friends did....again was get pis*y drunk! I HATE THAT!!!I had a little BBQ, I'm pretty sure I didnt go over on calories because again I was mad the whole day and didnt each hardly anything. But the topper is when we had to go to the beach/lake to meet them the next morning! Where I got sunburnt, forced to get on a jet-ski which resulted on me crying and asking to go back to shore. My hubby is telling everybody, but I dont care!! Life jacket or not... I HATE BEING UNDER WATER!! The water was real choppy and people had fallen off, but I'm terrified of it. My husband on the other hand, had a blast. And my kiddos too, so it was ok. But the fun part was when we went to the pool (me and my sis) afterwards. I had soo much fun, and I was relaxed. It was like a big huge weight was lifted from me!! I've felt a little better ever since!!

Donna ~ It is soo funny how you said: "So you had a couple of burgers. It's not the end of the world." Do you know how many times I've said that to other people!! and now hearing it said to me made me feel like....DUH She is right!!! on your 2 lbs!!! and again.... BTW hows your been going?!?


Holly ~ !! Too many compliments for one day!! I will have to save some for later!! Well you sound great!! I wouldnt mind being this weight, if I had legs of steel like yours!! Well on your 2 lbs!!

Sprite & Maggi ~Hope you two are doing well!!!

Well gotta get my butt into gear and start relaxing! It I dont start to settle myself down, I'll be up all night long, probably doing exercises at 2 am again!! So I hope everyone is doing great!! Have a very blessed day everyone!!

Love you chickies!!

Right now I feel like it sucks to be me! I was doing so well during the first 30 pounds until I hit this plateau. I am sticking to my calories and exercise so I guess my only choice is bear it out, but something has got to give!

I'm trying hard to keep my motivation up and right now that is harder than anything else!

I can't say too much good right now, so gonna get off and finish up and go do my walk, at least then I can plug in my audio book and take my mind somewhere else for a while.

Today is Weigh-in day. If I don’t lose anything, I won’t be disappointed. Yes I said it! Yesterday I Messed up big time, and you know what…. I don’t even care!!!

Before I go on with anything let me post my daily goals for today:

Pray
Exercise for 60 minutes
Drink Lots of water
Do not exceed calories
Try to be stress free
Improve attitude by at least 20% (pitiful I know)

It’s about time I get a break. It started off great, I had a 120 calorie breakfast, and I did 45 minutes of Denise Austin, and a 1 mile WATP tape. I did ok the whole rest of the day with water and everything, and then I ended up eating a Jr cheeseburger deluxe from Wendy’s. I don’t even know yet how many calories it was, then I got a phone call and my husband’s friends were in town. He wanted to go bowling. So there we went. I wore my pedometer the whole time, but it must have been on there wrong, because the whole time I was bowling it stayed the same!! So oh well! They ordered some fries, and of course I ate a couple, then I ate about 2 cheese ticks. The topper was when I started starving at about 1 am. I ordered some nachos chilli and cheese!! Ok, so I only ate like half of it, but I know that my calories were over. Oops did I forget to mention the spaghetti I ate for lunch?!?!? Mind you it was ground chicken in it, but I didn’t even measure the noodles.

Today I woke up sick to my stomach, and have been running back and forth to the bathroom!! I guess too much fat intake or something, but I needed it though! I’m having problems going to the bathroom anyways. Well I haven’t weighed in yet, I will after I exercise. We are supposed to be going to the beach later, I don’t really want to go. I’d have to wear a swimsuit in front of Derrick’s friends…and I refuse to. I wanted to go buy me one today, but it doesnt look like that will happen. Soooo anyways, I also have been breaking out in rashes on my neck. At first I thought it was the tanning lotion I was using, but I havent put any on in days, I think it’s stress. And that scares me to think I am that stressed out… But I am!

Well I gotta go. This is supposed to be a short post today. I didn’t’ even have time to really do this like I normally do. I had to pre-write this, and copy and paste this. So if I don’t leave any comments on here, don’t get ticked off at me! I havent even read anyone’s post. I will come back later and post my weigh-in….
I hope everyone has a great day!

Maggi - HANG IN THERE!!! Plateaus are so hard to ride through...but keep on keepin' on! Continue with your exercise, water, and - a thought? - if you are keeping strict on low calories, this will sound like diet treason, but maybe try deliberately eating a hundred or so more calories a day - ? I have heard of this working in some cases - it "shakes up" the metabolism.

Hi Jayme! Hey sister, we're weighing the same now - I'm finally down to 143. Gonna try for 140, I think...though ultimately I want to be more clothing-size conscious, than weight-wise. About your burger, then nachos - don't sweat it guilt-wise. You hardly had any calories for the day before that - and you poor thing, that it must have bothered your system. Hoping you feel better very soon! Oh, and congrats on doing the Kathy Smith workout, with weights - have you done that before?

Hey Donna, whatever you're doing, hope you're having a great day!

I'm finally actually enjoying doing my latest aerobic step tape - I like that it's relatively easy (not complicated steps) and the instructor is motivating, cues well, good beat/music, and I pop a sweat after only about 7 minutes. I go through 2 of the 3 levels, and that's a good solid 25 minutes of sweaty, breathing stepping.

Have a good night everyone!

Hello Chickadees!!

I dont usually have the munchies this early, but I am STARVING!!!...I've already ate about 3 cups of dry cereal! And I guess I've messed up already because Im eating some beef-stew with rice, potatoes and carrots. I don't have any choice today, it's eat or starve! We are soo totally broke! I cooked that yesterday and I have to eat it. Today I plan on cooking something healthier. Anyone know of a website that calculates the calories in the food you prepare?!? I'm having **** trying to figure out how many calories are in this stew!! Since servings are different on different calories...it drives me nuts!! Counting calories is hard, when you cant count everything you eat!!! Well anyways, I didnt get to go play tennis, but we went to the pool for about 2 hrs. This darned rash on my neck won't go away!!! I'm going to jot down my daily goals and what not:

Done Already

60 - minutes ~ Denise Austin
Food so far ~ 3 cups of dry cereal - 340

*~*~*~*~*~ Beef Stew - no earthly idea!

Water ~ 24 oz
Steps ~ 3812

Things to do

Exercise additional 60 min on legs, thighs, and butt

Pray

Cook something healthy

Try not to kill anyone!!!

Housework, and more housework

Don't be overcome by the munchies!!

Get in 10,000 steps


Well thats enough for me today. I'm PMSing big time!! No wonder I was sooo grouchy yesterday, and crying this morning, and why I'm suddenly sooo hungry! That's all I need! Oh well, just means I gotta work harder. Well my day is running short of course. So quick comments for the and gotta run!!!

HOLLY ~ Go for that 140 girl!! That's what i might as well change my goal weight for this month to! But saying that I only have until Thursday...I doubt it!! I guess I'll start aiming for a 5 lb loss now. Maybe less, I knew that it would start going slow...but I really want a tight bod like yours!! The weight isnt really the issue! If my thighs were tight and my butt was tummy was in tact...hey pounds doesnt matter! I'm getting all saggy and stuff, I'm only 25!! You think I am losing too fast or something? I dont want to look like I'm 70!! Help!! Advice!!! BTW, no I hadnt done and still havent finished that whole Kathy smith workout. That is HARD!! [/U][/B]

DONNA ~ Miss ya chickie! Hope you are having a great time and you are doing well! You are really missed around here!!

MAGGI ~ on breaking that plateau!! You can do it!!! I'm cheering for ya!

Everyone Else ~ Sorry If I Missed you, but know that I am here, and I do care!

Well, I’m off to try and do something! My head aches and I am hungry!!! I think I am going to pop open that jar of pickels! No calories!! But I gotta sweat out that sodium! Well anyway I hate TOM!!!!

KILL TOM!!!

Sorry.....I'm losing my mind!! Anyways really gotta go now!

My luv to you all!!!
Jaymi

Hi guys,

The strangest thing happened. When I went into buddy up last night I couldn't find our thread, so I actually started a new one. But today I come here and find you all.

Been doing ok. Last week was a bad week of eating. Still lost 1/2 lb though so I guess thats better than gaining. The back is doing a little better so I'm working on building the exercise back up. Funny, the less exercise I did the more I lost. Wonder if it's making me hungry.

Jaymi, That must be your daughter. She's absolutely beautiful. Must be so nice to have a little girl. I always pictured myself with boys and that's what I got. The stew is going to be hard to figure because of the gravy. I guess you could break it down by ingredient and then add it up. Your probably munching because of the pms. Cereal is a good alternative to the usual pms foods like salty chips and choc. So in order to not kill anybody, I'd give into a little pms eating. You'll probably see a little water weight, but it should come right off once Aunt Flo arrives.

Hey Maggie, You hanging in there! We love ya chick-a-dee.

Holly, Holly, Holly,
Everytime I look at your picture I want to wire my mouth shut. I was thinking of getting a step and video. When I took a beginners class once (without too
many fancy steps, which to me accomplish nothing but make me feel even more klutzy) I really liked the class. I tried a Kathy Smith aerobic video but I couldn't keep up with the steps. I have big size 11 feet(had them since I was a kid) and those cruise ships don't handle the fancy steps too well. Oh, and 143 or 140 wouldn't make a damn difference to me if I looked like you. If it's for the personal challenge, then I understand. But you look great.

Well, in case you guys see my thread I started, you can obviously ignore it. I guess I was just looking right past this one.

My next challenge is thurs and fri. The hubby and I are going to the casino in CT for our anniversay which is friday. We have tickets to a do-wop show and will do a little gambling(very little, no $, saving up for Sturgis) Maybe spend more time in the hot tub relaxing. We figure, 3 sons and 27yrs of marriage we deserve a litte fun. I will probably check in tomorrow nite or thurs morning before we leave. Then probably wont be back until sat.

Have a good HUMP day tomorrow. (You can take that any way you want )

Hey chicks!

Jayme, your posts are (1) so fun and colorful to look at! and (2)- FUNNY!! "Try Not To Kill Anyone" on to-do list

thank u again for the comps on this middle-aged bod I would say that if I can do it, anyone can!!! It did take months, and doggedly doing those videos day after day, not seeing any progress, but doin' it anyway...but less than 6 months later, there was these muscles, surprise surprise!

About the stew - yeah, unless you make it yourself, it's hard to know what the calorie count is. I think that a "serving" of stew would be, either a 1/2 cup or 1 cup...I would consider that, plus a leafy green salad and a side of non-starchy veggies, as a meal.

I hear ya about the lack of $$$- we can call an automated # at our bank, and get a checking account status number - I sometimes don't WANT to know how low the number is, but I HAVE to know I don't want alot of money, just enough

Hi Donna!!! I have faith in you, you can do it! I'm so glad that your back pain is at least a bit better. Yes, I do like that step video, I like the rhythm and the steady pace, and knowing that the 1/2 hour with it gets me set for the day. Congrats on your upcoming anniversary, and have fun at the casino!

oh, about our missing thread - I think it was pushed back into page 2, because there were so many new threads; I couldn't find it at first; then when I made a reply, it got put back near the top.

Yes, Jayme, what an adorable little girl! I also have two boys; would have liked a girl also, but that won't happen in this lifetime

I'm feeling a little resentful on the homefront (WARNING - GRIPING AHEAD) I'm feeling that I'm the one who is busting my *ss working 6 or even 7 days a week, then when I get home I'm the only one to notice that the place needs vaccuming, picking up, cutting the grass....it's not much fun My older son will say cheerfully "sure" when I ask him to cut some grass that day, then guess what...it wont' be done when I get home. And my husband gets an attitude when I ask for help, that I want his lazy *ss to do his part...I think TOM is making me feel extra sensitive and mad.

Oh yeah! speaking of extra sensitive and mad - I flipped someone off for the first time EVER yesterday, on the bike. A dump truck pulled out in front of me, and I swear he never knew I was even on the road. When we met up at an intersection, I started yelling - but his window was closed! but he must have sensed someone screaming at him ( ) because he looked down at me - then I did the deed and he was SO SURPRISED!! it was comical, almost. So that proves that he didn't even know I was there.

and TODAY - a woman started backing out into the road without checking carefully - so I BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEped, and she couldnt tell where it was coming from, and she started moving MORE, and again I BEEEEEEEEEEEEE-
EEEEEEEEEEEEped and started revving my engine alot - she's freaking out now, whipping her head from side to side, trying to see what the **** is beeping at her - then I zoomed around, and slowed down to crane my neck to stare at her, revving, as I zoomed away I'm not into terrorizing people, just the ones who don't look for traffic before they make a move. oh yeah, I'm pms-ing

Well, ladies, I love ya all, and wish all of us stress-free days (yeah, right :lol) ahead

Hey Everyone! Well I'm not having a good week or a good day, but it's kool. I'll survive. No need in boring you to tears with my complaining, I've ranted enough today in my journal! I feel a tad better now. The weather is YUCKY! I had planned on going play tennis or go to the beach with the kids, but of course today would be the day it actually rained! Oh well, there's always tomorrow! I had a major tummy and headache this morning, and I havent exercised yet. I know it's PMS, and now, my head is hurting again! I have to exercise though, no matter what. My daughter will have to take her nap, and then I'm going to pop Denise in and at least get 60 minutes!! I wanted to try out my step I just bought, but I dont have the time! It came with a tape of some woman I never heard of, but it also includes weights, so I couldnt do it yesterday. Well anyways my only goal for today is:

Dont stress yourself over things you can't control! !!!

Holly- Well 6 mths huh?!? I'll use that for motivation!! I WISH!! Hey, I don't blame you for flipping him off, I sometimes want to stop the car and get out and start beating someone's butt. But....I digress!! (PMS is REALLY TALKING NOW!) Girl, if I got started on lazy husbands....or on husbands general.... we'd both be getting a divorce by the time I got through!! I'm sooo pissed at mine right now, and some for the same thing. All I ask him to do is "take out the trash" and "take care of his freaking dog" when he is home....but does he do it?!? NO! I don't work my butt off like you at a job, but I work my butt off in this house cleaning up after everyone! So I know what you mean. I say, go off on him for pete's sake! LOL Hey, afterwards apologize and say it was the PMS!! Oh BTW, thanks for the info

Donna - Girl, all of those years....you must be quite a wife...or have quite a husband!!! I'm about to kill mine!! How do you make it that long?!? Well that is soo great that you are getting to go somewhere, you DO deserve it! Congrats on your 1/2 lb!! I'd take that!!! My daughter is a tough one, you'd be surprised how much tougher a little girl can be than a boy!! She is bad!!!

Can I get a marriage counselor on here?!?

Anyways, I just want to exercise and calm my nerves....No stress, no anger, no nothing. But whatever's gonna happen will happen. Well sorry I can't leave a longer post, but I gotta go put the baby to sleep! BTW Where is everybody?!?!?! Hope everyone is having a great day!

GOOD MORNING LADIES!!

Hard to believe so much time has gone by since I last posted! The days are flying by...which is scary because summer is so short here. I want to grab the hands of the clock and pull them back!

How is everyone doing? I MADE myself do a long cardio session, and ab work before I allowed myself to log on here I have to discipline myself!

I could be doing better eating-wise, having little bites and nibbles that do add up...but nothing too bad. I measured at the beginning of the month, and was a little perturbed that I haven't lost any measureable amounts since last month. But I'll keep trying. Still exercising about 6X a week, sometimes just 5X. Mostly I wanna see differences in upper arms, calves, and thighs. And please, Great Spirit of Chest Measurements, put some back there

I NEED a new pair of "athletic shoes" (does anyone call them sneakers anymore ) I have a good pair that I keep at work; but my home ones are not feeling good anymore; not only that, but they actually hurt! how can shoes change so much? so I have to get something today (as I have the WHOLE FREAKIN' DAY OFF!!!! Can you tell I'm excited

looks like rain this afternoon, so if I wanna ride to the store (of course I do

) I'd better get going.

Have a great day, everyone!!!!!!

Hey guys!
How the heck are ya's? I've been doing ok. Had lots of fun with the dh on anniversary long weekend(5 days woo hoo) Didn't eat the right foods, but didn't overeat. After 5 days of eating whatever I was up 1 1/2 lbs, but Aunt Flo showed up the next day and I weighed in yesterday and was down 5 1/2 which means I actually lost 4lbs. Now we are planning the Sturgis trip and a couple days at the end of our 2wks there will back up to ct for the hot tub and a couple of shows.

I picked up the Body for Life book. I like what I'm reading. I'm not ready to take a 12 wk challenge yet. Too close to vacation and that would be just setting myself up to fail. But I have changed the way I do cardio and it's quite a work out. I will be setting the weight bench up and when vacation is over I will start with the weights. Actually looking forward to it.

Glad to hear everyone doing well. Jaymi, don't freak over the chocolate. You are consistantly exercising so I think you'll be just fine.

Holly, Hope your getting in your riding. Doesn't seem like a little rain slows you down. Just be careful and keep the rubber side down.

Well, look forward to hearing from you chickies. Love yas!

Today went ok as far as eating.. Well actually it wasn’t great, I ate a cheeseburger from Wendy’s, and potato salad for breakfast and dinner! (crazy) I called myself making this meatloaf recipe for dinner… it didn’t come out right…. My son don’t even like it… and he likes anything! So.. Oh well…. I guess I”ll cook some gumbo tomorrow. I didn’t get to exercise today, I forgot I had to go and get the radio on the truck fixed. We went to the mall today and rode around… but of course that’s when UPS decided to deliver my package. They get on my nerves sometimes!! Now when I’m trying to sneak something in the house.. They wait until after 6 (when hubby is home) to bring it… now today, they want to be early! So I have to stay home and wait for the stupid thing. Maybe go to the beach if I can get my sis to wake up Super Duper early!! My daughter is up and hyper… and I need to sleep. I can’t get up in the mornings!!! That’s why I can’t exercise!!! BUT.. I want to be 139 by Saturday. This morning I was 142 so I gained 3 then lost 2 then gained, 2 back, then lost 2 again!! No more chocolate… I’m going to lose those 3 lbs if I have to exercise 4 times a day!!! I just want to see 139 one good time… I’d be soo happy!!!

It is 2 am and baby is crying for no reason except she is sleepy but refuses to sleep!!!She kills me!!! She will be the death of me.. for real!! Tomorrow is a new day.. And it’s waiting for me!! Donna, I promise to pm you back again tommorow.. Holly you too! I Miss you chicks!! Anyways, Its way way too late.. And I need some sleep. I won’t be able to wake up and get my exercises in… so I will talk with you all later!!

Hello ladies!!

Jayme, I wish you success in seeing 139...I'm sure you can do it...but don't kill yourself trying for it in such a quick time! It WILL come. I'm hoping to see the scale needle dip below 140 myself!! and what a bee-youtiful pic in your avatar!

Do you exercise right before trying to go to sleep? that could be what keeps you up. Or your little girl waking up - hope that doesn't happen too often! Interrupted sleep really messes you up, doesn't it.

donna, HI! welcome back! glad you had a great anniversary time with dh. Yeah, Sturgis is coming up! Like just three weeks or so, right? As you know, I would LOVE to hear every little detail about it, when you get back. Omit nothing!

I think I've told you all that I use different types of sunless tanning lotions and creams - the latest one that I like is L'Oreal's "gelee" - it actually smells GOOD - not like photo-developing chemicals - - and feels nice on the skin. Good looking light-tan that develops. It's just a little pricier than some others. I also have a can of Neutrogena's sunless bronzer; gives a deeper color; but you have to be much more diligent in trying to spread it evenly. Also scrub your palms and fingers thoroughly afterwards, otherwise the drier skin on your palms soaks up that color and they're orangy-brown in a few hours

anyway, I love the look of the darker skin; and it does play well where there are muscles, oo yeah.

Well, dh made some jambalay-a type dish for dinner, rice and spices and sausage and a little seafood; but it was WAY too spicy for me. I think he's hurt that I couldn't eat it. I'm grateful that he makes supper so much more often than I do, and tough luck for me if I dont' like it I was happy with a big salad, cup of yogurt and Kashi; and a mini bagel with a teeny bit of peanut butter and jelly, yum.

Have a great nite and super day tomorrow!