I'm slowly but surely getting to 199! Weighed in today at 219.5....haven't been this low since jr. high!

Dakota and Lilybutt!!!!! Woooohoooooo!!!!! You gals rock!!!!!! I am inspired!!!!!!!

Hi Susie!!!

Ladies, seriously, I know I am busy but a lot of what I do is completely necessary and it does not always get done. I do get overwhelmed at times but I do want to know, doesn't everyone or at least all Mom's and wives have this much to do. Am I getting it wrong somehow? Maybe I could focus more on my weightloss/health if there was time.

It's been a couple of days since I checked in here! Hope you all are doing well. I'm feeling pretty good this week. I did a two hour workout on Sunday and I felt SO great afterward. Tired and sore, but great. I did 35 minutes yesterday and am planning on an hour today, too. I was still 218 when I weighed myself on Saturday. I broke down and weighed myself this morning and the scale said 217 but I'm waiting to change my ticker until it's "official" tomorrow morning when I weigh myself again. I was happy to see a change though. I was losing so fast at first (26 pounds in the first 2 months) and it seems like now my weight loss has slowed down to the 1-2 pounds a week that is normal. That's okay, as long as it's going down. It's just going to take some getting used to for me, I was getting awfully comfortable with those big losses every week.

Caro - I see that you are down to 216! You rock! You are doing so great.

Girlie - It's wonderful that your husband is being supportive and helping you stay motivated. I know that having my husband's support is key for me. In regards to the soybeans, I'd probably try to limit it to about a cup a day. That's 200 calories right there - you could absolutely do worse with 200 calories than soybeans, of course, but I'd probably stick to about a cup as a limit.

I will have to come back later, my kids are having a meltdown so I guess my computer time is over for now.

Hello. I'm a fairly new 3FC girl, and this is my first post in your forum.

My name is Lisa, I am soon-to-be 24 y/o, 5'5". My current weight is 220 lbs. My ultimate goal is to return to the weight I was when I met my fiance four years ago, about 165-170 lbs (the year before I was 230). Over the past four years my weight had bounced back up and more, this time to 265 lbs. I am aiming for 165-170 because I have a very heavy frame (big bones, wide hips), and I retain and build muscle easily. That is a healthy, achievable weight for me.

I started out December 29th (early NY's resolution), and my weight has dropped from 265 to 220. In another 5 lbs I will be halfway to my goal. I don't follow any particular plan - I just moderate portions, and try to eat snacks that focus on fruits or veggies (trying include more protein too).

I'm a carbaholic , so my big accomplishment has been switching over to whole grains and distancing myself from refined flour and part. hyd. oils. I still have something of a problem with home-made cookies or cake, but portion control has been really handy there.

I found 3FC though the SkinnyDailyPost, and I just want to thank everyone for all of their great information and support. I really think I can make it and keep it this time - if I stay focused and keep in-touch with my support group (you guys!) .

~Lisa

what diet is everyone on.. i am looking at starting to look in to "picture perfect weight loss. any here try that

Hello,
I had to make it a priority to get here today, or it just wouldn't have happened. But I know that coming here, reading the posts and posting myself is very important to my "game" plan, so I knew it was time to make it a priority. Anybody else have to go through that thought process some day. It's hard to put ourselfs first. I know I fool myself into thinking I am by getting done everything I feel needs to be done; I usually find that most of those things aren't even for me!

I had a good walk tonight. Did my ab work. I will make time in the morning to do at least 10 min of Yoga.

I want to WELCOME IAMALOSER and CardioMonster.
To answer your question IAM: I'm not on a diet, but rather trying to make lifestyle changes. I'm watching portions and also my sugar intake, because I crave it and it can really creep up on me.

Cardio: You have done very well..keep up the good work! This board has been a great support to me

Holly: I think you are fine just the way you are. I think you are just the personality type who gets things done....as long as you feel you make enough time for yourself and you are happy with the results you are getting...don't worry about what anyone else thinks.

Ladies I wanted to respond to everyone's post, but it's getting late and I need to get to bed early tonight.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Susie

We got sad news today about a child of hubby's friends who drowned last weekend. Hubby took it really hard. The little boy was only a couple of days older than my son.It is unimagineable to me.

Hollyhock, I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine what it must be like to lose a child. My thoughts are with your husband's friends. I just can't even imagine.

Susie, I absolutely know what you mean. I am trying to teach myself how to make myself the first priority sometimes. It's so easy to make everything else more important but that means I'm not as good at anything as I could be if I got some time and attention, too.

Welcome, IAMALOSER. I'm not on any specific diet either. I am watching my calories and exercising. Eating less, moving more, as they say. It all comes down to calories and burning more than you take in, no matter what plan you are on.

Welcome Lisa. You are doing great! I am a carbaholic too. And chocoholic. I love me some dark chocolate. It's nice to have you here.


I did great today! Only 1500 calories and 115 minutes of exercise. I am very proud.

Hi Ladies, been a little busy but I`m still in the race.

Holly- I am so sorry, there is no greater pain than the loss of a child. I never want to experience it, but being a mom you tend to think of your own children... that pain you feel deep in your chest when you hear of a terrible tragedy.... I can only imagine that pain stays forever when you lose a child. My heart goes out to you and your husband, and the family. They will need all the support they can get.

Lisa- Welcome! Sounds like you`re on a good plan thats working for you. I`m almost 5'8 and have a larger frame too, so I know exactly what you`re saying. I know when I was 180 I looked a lot less than that, so I`m aiming for a 70 pound loss that`ll put me around 157. I prefer curves to being really thin!

IAMALOSER- Pretty much I`m doing the same as Gray, low calories, I exercise every day, changed some things that were terribly bad habits... like switched from soda to water (I barely have one or 2 diet cokes a day, you start to love the water!) No more snacking at night. Just eating better and less, and moving more.

Susie- I didn`t get to post yesterday and felt a little out of sort... it`s good therapy for me to come here I guess. Keeps me honest with myself, keeps me motivated.

Gray- We both made it!! I weighed in yesterday, 215!!! Yay us!!!
Aren`t you glad you stuck out the sticky needle?! You are doing great! You kept going, worked harder and it is paying off big time!

Hello Ladies,
I did my Yoga this morning. Even though I'm only doing part of the program (due to time restraints in the morning), just taking 10-15 minutes and slowly working my body and breathing does so much for me. I have no idea why I wasn't already doing this!

I just got from lunch with a friend. I was afraid I would overeat but I didn't. I kept thinking about coming here and having to admit that to you and myself that I lost control then I just wouldn't be happy with myself and I want to be happy with myself.

My challenge to myself today is no sweets today or tomorrow until after I weigh in. I'm trying to teach myself how to say NO to myself sometimes. I have trouble saying NO to anything.

Holly: What a tradedy for all of you! My prayers are with you.
Grey: You should be proud of yourself, you are taking such good care of you and reaping the benefits

Caro: It's hard when we get busy to stay in this race isnt' it? I'm proud of you for getting back here and posting. You did that to stay in this race and I know you are going to cross that finish line as long as you keep doing those things that get you there. Sometimes we have to let it go for a day or so, but no longer than neccessary and sometimes it's just plain neccessary to get here as it is to get everything else done!

I've got to get back to work. Talk to you all tomorrow. Looking forward to my walk tonight and my weight training. Exercise helps me to feel so in control..and I'm a control freak! lol
Susie

Good morning everyone,
Between this heat draining me, dh working nites and dgs spending the month with us, I can't seem to get here as often as I would like. I am not doing as well on food
I only made it to curves twice last week and once this week. Things have got to improve. I hate feeling this out of control.

Holly: Our prayers to your family and the boys family.

Welcome to everyone new.

Everyone who has lost, CONGRATS!!

Every know that I am thinkng abut ya'll
I will try to get my act together soon.
Today is my 12hr work day, so off I go.

BIG HUGS

Mornin' chicks!
Hazy day again.
We had booming flashing storms all around us yesterday and not a drop of rain here. A mile away got a major downpour.Calling for storms again today.
The power kept cutting out. I had written all the minutes for Gala Days and was about to save when it blinked out the first time. Lost it all. Arg!
Great day with the kids yesterday. We have started the summer reading club at the library. Enjoyable.
I weighed in a TOPS. I am up a couple. Too much salty snack food.
Hubby went to see the guys yesterday. He was out late and up and gone early. I wouldn’t have known he was in bed at all if I hadn’t rolled over and opened an eye at about 3am. He is grieving/mourning the loss. He always goes to the guys place when bad stuff happens.He is lucky to have them.
I enjoyed a peaceful evening at home.Everything is less chaotic when he isn’t here. The kids get SUPER excited when he comes home from work and everyone is LOUD and BUSY! It was a nice break for me.
Just 4 kids today. Dollar store shopping on the agenda. Need to get green decorations for the kids bikes to ride in the parade on Saturday.Going with “turtle” bikes.
I may just shave my legs, they seem to be furry.
I have been tired-ish. May be the heat or a hangover from the hives.
Apparently I will be rewriting those minutes.
I need to focus on less salty food. I do drink tons of water. I eat a lot of fresh fruit and moderate fresh veg. Need to up the veg.

Hugs dear chicks!! Have a blessed day!!

Hot!!!! Time In Old Cowtown

Hello! My name is Jacque, I'm 22 years old and I weigh 238 pounds. I started my weight loss journey (Really more of a lifestyle change) July 3rd, 2005, so I've been going almost 2 weeks now. My weigh in day is Sunday... and in my first week I lost 3 pounds!! (I started at 241!)

I want more than anything to be back under 200 pounds!

Throughout high school I was VERY active, I played sports but had horrible eating habits. Because of my high activity level I was able to stay below 130 pounds...but as soon as I graduated I became a couch potatoe and kept my horrible eating habits, which resaulted in gaining about 100 pounds in the 5 years since high school!! I know, that's an insane amount of weight... but I'm dedicated to knocking it off!

My lifestyle change includes eating healthier (counting calories) drinking nothing but water and the occasional 100% Juice with meals, and exercising at least 30 minutes a day!! (Walking my dog is my usual exercise)

I'd really love a support group here on 3FC where I can get to know people going through what I'm going through.

Welcome Jacque~ you are in the right place!!!
Welcome Iamaloser~I dont really follow a program. More of a portion control, follow the Canada food guide and no snacks in the evenings kind of thing.
Welcome cardiomaster~you are doing sooooo well.
Deb~ we are around 100F here too, sucks in every conceivable way!!!
Gray~ you are doing great. Wonderful control and exercise!!
Susie~ getting here everyday I see!!
Caro~215!!! Fell free to kick me in the pants. I have been coasting at 225 for a month.

Anxious niggling thoughts.Why o why o why cant we ever get a little bit ahead with money.
Every month we are a little bit short.We just spent $500 on my van. It is a necessity to drive where we live. How am I going to tell the kids that they cant go on endless rides at Gala Days this weekend? I wont be going to the dance this year.
All my t shirts are stained and holey. I found 1 at Giant Tiger $9.99 that washed up well and fit well so I went and got 3 more. I also spent $3 at the dollar store to decorate the kids bikes for the parade. I am NOT a big spender. I dont want to look like a bag lady. My Mom spends $60 on a t shirt.
I am feeling bad about it.
DH is laid off for next week. There is so much for him to do here but we will miss the income.

The other niggle is that I sent a friendly email to mom and dad and sis and invited them to come different parts of the weekend to see the kids and to baseball and I told them about Tyler drowning. No response from any of them.
It hurts.
Yeterday was hot, busy, but good. I think the heat makes me tired. After the extra kids go home at 4:30 I lay down til 5. I set a timer put on Dora for my kids and snooze.
Good sleep last night. 7 kids today my helper is coming for the morning. DH is home but has “chores” to do. I want him to start working on the front deck or possible finish the bathroom.

Deep breath. Have another coffee. Tidy, tidy, tidy.