hi busymom!

I think right now my goal is 30 lbs.

what does SW and CW stand for?

ANd I think I am going to start to impliment WW the core plan to my life. Right now I have been loosely doing points, but focusing heavliy on no pop and no sugar as well as no fast food. It has been heling alot so far. It has been a week and I am down 5 lbs. I am mostly proud of myself for getting on a week! But If I can quit smoking cold turkey, I can sure as heck quit pop and junk! RIGHT?!?!?!?

Welcome Skinnygrl! ABSOLUTELY you can quit pop and junk. Congratulations on the 5 pounds you've already lost.

You sound like me. Right now, my goal weight is 135. But I have a feeling that once I get there I'll want to lose 10-15 more. One thing at a time, though, I'll cross that bridge once I get to it.

My twins are also 4 years old (b/g) and their big brother is 6. They were born a month early -and thank goodness - they were 7 and 8 pounds. I'd had difficult pregnancies in the past and two premature births so I was also put on bedrest early on. The first weeks or so were awesome a great excuse to nap and relax. But, as I ma sure you know, it got old real quick. During the last month or so I was in the hospital on bedrest which was even worse. What really kept me going was that there was a lady a couple of doors down at the same stage as I was except she was having triplets. I just kept thinking that for as uncomfortable as I was it could still have been worse! She and I checked on each other through the nurses the whole time. We never saw each other or anything though. As it turns out, she was someone I had gone to high school with. I didn't know her well as she was younger than me but her sister and I had been in the same graduating class.

By the way, SW = starting weight, CW = current weight.

Hey gals!
Well, I seem to be dropping weight like crazy and I don't know why. Maybe I finally got over that last plateau. I have lost five pounds in the last 10 days! Weird. I am now down to 160. Hooray. I have lost 33 pounds so far!

Well, gotta go.

Lori

Wow Lori! That is awesome. I'm really happy for you.

Speaking of plateaus, I'm pretty sure I've hit another one. I expect that from here on out they will be the norm. To be honest, they don't really even bother me anymore. Not seeing the scale move is definately frustrating but the alternative is to give up and go back to 214 pounds and that IS NOT an option. So, there is nothing to do but eat right, exercise, and ride it out.

Gotta run.
Tricia

just saying hello...... I'm not even trying since my last post.... keep thinking about re-starting, but just not there yet.

will check back later

well, my grandma gave me an article today re: drinking water & weight loss, and how important it is, etc etc......

so I think starting this week, I'm just going to focus on drinking enough water (it said 1/2 oz for each lb of weight, so that's 105 oz for me!). Maybe that's why my scale didn't move faster, is b/c I NEVER drink enough water!!

I'm sure I'll feel better doing it, and might have more energy even. I'm going to get several single serve water bottles & keep them in the fridge, and just drink however many I need for that day.

Shawn, I'm glad that you have decided to refocus your efforts and not quit trying all together. I know you've been frustrated lately. It should make you feel better to know that we've all been there. I was wondering, is this the first time you've ever really had to battle your weight? There is a lot of trial and error in finding exactly what works you. In my case, I've been doing this forever so I've known for a while exactly what I have to do to lose weight. The only difference this time around is that I finally have the drive and commitment coupled with knowing what works.

One thing you might consider is having a full blown physical - cholesterol, heart stress, etc. Seeing the results of mine is really what kicked me into gear. Don't get me wrong, vanity drove my initial attempts and still helps keep me going. But seeing what poor health being overweight had put me in scared me into changing the way I eat and exercise for good. It really hit home when I looked at my results with my doctor and it dawned on me that I could DIE - SOON - if I didn't do something. After seeing how high my cholesterol was I couldn't have so much as slight heartburn without thinking to myself, "Is THIS a heart attack?" That is no way to live. And then there were all the little ailments - back aches, foot problems, etc. I'm not even close to my ultimate goal weight and already those things are gone. Even the cracked heels I used to have are gone.

I just wanted you to know that we all know how you feel. And even if you aren't ready to give it 100% right now please keep checking in. You never know when you'll read a post that finally makes everything click for you and all of a sudden you'll be dropping pounds and well on your way to your goal weight. I will tell you that as you progress it gets much easier. Challenges are always part of the game as are frustrations. But something changes inside that makes them not quite as big a deal as they once were. I can honestly say that I can't imagine going back to eating and being as lazy as I used to be. In fact, I know that I won't. That isn't to say that I won't have bad days or make poor choices just that I know I'll recognize those days for what they are and then get back on track. You'll get to this point too and you will be amazed at how good it feels.

I hope this doesn't sound preachy. I know losing weight is important to you and I know you can do it. Just keep trying - you'll get there!

Tricia

Hi guys.

Happy belated Mother's Day!!! Hope you all had a great one!

Well, I'm up a pound and a half today. I am not worried though, because it is my time of the month and I prepared myself. I gain 1-2 pounds during my period and during ovulation. It really helps to know that. I don't worry about it because next week the weight will fall off pretty well. I have 12 more pounds to lose until I can get pregnant! Hooray! I can't wait. I'm silly, I know. I just love babies and the kids they turn into . My husband actually told me last weekend that he wanted to start trying THIS MONTH. I don't know about that. I really need to lose more weight first. I think we should wait until July or August. Anyway, I am doing well. I did great last week (after my couple of "discouraged" days). I had a cheat day for Mother's day yesterday. I didn't even log my calories. I have no idea what I ended up at. I did well except for a big old piece of chocolate cake, lol.

Shawn--good idea to focus on the water. Anything you can do to stick with it is great. I think that Tricia's idea about going to the doctor is a great one. I am really chicken about something like that . I know it's because I would be afraid of what they would tell me. Perhaps it could be the kick in the pants you need.

It's a rainy, rainy day here! Hope yours is a good one.

Lori

I weighed in yesterday was still at 157.6. I have lost inches, though, so I know I'm still losing fat and developing more muscle. That is fine by me. As much as I love watching the number on the scale drop I am trying to focus more on clothing size and measurements. The clothes I've bought are size 10 and are already starting to feel a little loose. My mom cleaned out her closet and gave me a lot of her size 8 stuff. Amazingly, I can wear them - they just are too tight to be comfortable and don't look nice just yet. They are the goal I'm working towards. So, even if the scale doesn't budge I'll know I'm doing something right once I can wear them. The good news is that I got enough from her that I won't have to purchase anything new once I get to that size. I'll get to save my money for the size 6 stuff! YAY!

Now, let me stop right here and say that just he NOTION of being a size 6 again is mind boggling. I started high school in a size 4 but I think post twins 6 is probably as good as it gets - short of surgery. LOL. Probably the biggest problem I have right now is trying to catch my brain up with my body. I still have fat girl mentality. For instance, when I get dressed in the morning I get nervous about putting my new clothes on because I have trouble accepting that I can wear anything less than an 18. I expect them to be too small and am still surprised when they fit. Wierd. Definately something I have to work on.

Have a great day ladies!

Tricia

Tricia--That is so awesome about the size 8's!!! Funny...I am at 160 and I don't think I'd get close into a size 8. HOWEVER, most of my weight is around my belly (I'm not kidding when I say that I still look five month pregnant!). I could fit the size 8 pant legs, but not button them, lol. I can wear size 12 comfortably right now. *Shrug* Different body types. You probably have more muscle than I do too. My legs are quite thin and muscular and I think could easily fit into size 8 maternity pants, lol. I just need a pocket for my big belly. I have lost some more inches around my middle, though. I can see a difference. I LOVE that.

Well...I am up a pound, but my period started in force this morning. I ended yesterday at just 800 calories. I had some REALLY rich left over Mother's Day cake in the afternoon and then I was so full I just couldn't eat any dinner. Weird. You know it's bad when half your 800 calories come from a piece of chocolate cake!! Eek! Must be that time of the month stuff.

Well, today I am at 200 calories so far. I need to go eat some lunch. I didn't exercise, but I pushed all three girls (together they weigh about 90 pounds) in the cart at the store for an hour and a half. I also had a 35 pound bag of cat litter, four gallons of milk and so on. I thought I was going to die, lol. We stopped shopping because our cart was so full. I didn't know if I could push it anymore. My poor baby was surrounded with food on all sides, lol. She was a little ticked off about it.

Anyway, I'd better go find some lunch.


Shawn--How's the water intake going? Hope you're doing well.
I hope everyone else is also doing well.

Lori

just a quick checking in..... water intake today was not good, but I've walked the past 2 days (1/2 hr each day). not watching what I eat, though..... just doing what I can for now

Shawn, all of the little changes eventually add up. Some people seem to be able to jump right in with both feet and they are on their way. But I think there is something to making small, deliberate changes over time. Like you said, do what you can for now and make more changes as you feel comfortable. Even if losing weight is your ultimate goal, incorporating healthy routines (walking, drinking more water) doesn't hurt in the meantime. You still reap the benefits even if the scale doesn't prove it. I am proud of you for not throwing in the towel. I know it is hard when you don't see the results that you know you deserve (I've been fighting plateau after plateau). Something is going to click for you soon enough and you'll find something that works for you and that you can live with. Hang in there!

So, today was my niece's 11th birthday and we had a family dinner at her favorite Mexican restaraunt. I have to admit I was a little nervous as it also happens to be my favorite and I wasn't sure how well I could control my eating. This was really the first time since I've started that I was in a situation where I felt I might cave. I am happy to report that it turned out not to be that big of a deal. I indulged but not excessively. I'd say that I left feeling more full than usual but much less than stuffed. The funny thing is that it wasn't nearly as good as I remembered. When I worked DH and I met there for lunch at least twice a week. I would eat and eat until my plate was clean - and that was after we'd split a bowl of queso dip. I'd leave absolutley miserable and yet think that was a good feeling. Tonight, besides barlely nibbling the chips and eating less than half of what I ordered, I still felt as though I'd over done it. Nothing horrible, really, but being anything past "satisfied" just out right feels yucky now. As I was eating I would think to myself, "this is good but it isn't so good that it is worth feeling miserabley stuffed."

I have to say feeling that way catches me completely off guard. I still EXPECT to want to overindulge. I mean doing so was so routine until I started losing weight in January. I completely understand the buzz pharse "lifestyle change" now. I really think that how I eat now is how I will eat for the rest of my life. But I have no idea when that mentality set in. I certainly didn't notice when it happened. I don't know, I guess I'm just having trouble wrapping my brain around the fact that I THINK like a thin person now - even though I am far from it.

Lori, it is definately just a matter of build. I do have quite a tummy but I've lost a lot of weight from there. I'm much broader through the shoulders and have never been lacking in the boob department. So, tops are still a little bigger sizes than my pants and I expect they always will be. But, I've gotten out of the tops that have sizes starting with X so if I don't get any smaller up there I'm still a happy camper! I've been working with weights since I started back in January but recently started putting as much focus on them as I do cardio. I can really tell a difference. Is still have lots of fat to lose but I can see plenty of definition in my muscles and it is very encouraging. Right now, I'm trying to find the right balance between gaining muscle and losing fat. I'm still experimenting and don't think I've found my optimum mix but I'm getting there. The hardest part now is moving my focus away from the scale. I am a junkie even though I KNOW the number doesn't really mean a lot right now. Oh, well, what are you gonna do?

I've babbled enough. Hope you all have a great night!

Tricia

walked again today; my legs are stiff & sore; does that mean I need to take a day off tomorrow? I hate to do that, b/c I'm on a roll!

Sounds like you are doing well Shawn!! It has been crappy weather here the last 2 days so I have not been out walking. Plus I cracked my toe and it is all purple and bruised. It does feel better today though.

Well, I have to say my eating has gone down the tubes. We have had a lot going on in our lives lately and it has not been a focus of mine. Then yesterday I got the news that my mom is going to have a risky surgery to remove a few masses near her spinal column. Eating is my comfort, so that is what I did. I know it hs not good, but it happened. We don't know when or where she is going to have it done, but know that it is coming in the near future.

Glad to hear that you are both doing so well Tricia and Lori! Keep up the great work!

Kellie

Well,
My eating has been going really well. Even with a Mother's Day "cheat day" I have averaged 1100 calories the last week. I haven't been very hungry. My extra pound from my period is gone even though it is only been two days since my period started. I am pleased about that and can't WAIT to see 159.5 on the scale instead of 160! It is always fun to get down to the next "decade."

Shawn--great job on the walking! I haven't exercised in TWO WEEKS! Eek! Today that is my goal...exercise. Especially as I near "P-Day" (Pregnancy Day, lol), I need to be fit! My newest goal is to get down to 152 by the Fourth of July. My sister is coming to visit and I haven't seen her since I lost the weight. I actually started losing weight because SHE was doing it too. I haven't seen her weight loss either. She has lost 32 pounds...basically the same amount as I have. I am excited! After my sister's visit (she is staying for two and a half weeks), I am going to start trying to get pregnant. My pregnancy goal weight is about 148. We'll see if I make it by then.


Kellie--I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My dad was recently diagnosed with cancer and it was a hard week. I will keep your family in my prayers. The fact that you are at least posting says that watching what you eat is stilll at least a bit on your mind.

Well...Ladies here's to a day full of willpower!

Lori
SW: 193
CW: 160
PregnancyGW: 148
UltimateGW: 125-130