Hi ladies, I'm new to this thread but also in my 20s and could do with another source of support and inspiration. I am about 3 weeks into being on plan again. Struggling with the exercise so far, but eating going okay. Did not do well on Sunday (bbq at the in-laws) but hoping that only one day won't hurt me much. Almost lost it today, forgot my lunch! Have to run down to submarina real quick to get something semi-healthy, but it's going to make me miss the walk I should have taken today. I should make it up on the bike at home tonight, so hopefully I will have the willpower to do.

I had a pretty good day today. I had to attend a meeting at school so that meant I had to wear one of my suits. I wore my blue pin strip suit. It’s a little tight but I think it looks really good on me. It makes me look a lot smaller than I think I am. I was actually really surprised when I pulled it out of my closet because of how small the pants are (and that they actually fit me). I actually kind of like wearing a suit to school because it is an empowerment thing. I have all sorts of self-confidence when I wear it. Anyway now it is homework time.
Casey – I agree with you on the surprise of how slow the thread was going. But it’s picked up. I also hate when I run out of food it throws me off for the entire day. Go shopping but make sure you aren’t hungry or that will be bad too. Anyways I’m sure the rest of your week will shape up.

Happy – Good job on joining a gym and actually going.

HighHopes – I think it is good that you indulged a little on things like your birthday and anniversary. I find that if you don’t then you will overindulge later (using it as an excuse because you feel deprived) and that will result in a binge. Or at least that is my experience for what is worth.

Hope2 – I totally know what you mean about drinking and making bad food choices. When I was at the wedding a few weeks ago I was very intoxicated and my sister made me eat a piece of pizza, I don’t eat pizza especially greasy pizza like that but I had no choice because I needed something to absorb all the drinking. But good job on losing weight.

Ollie – if you find the secrete to the perfect balance let me know because it seems that I am always trying to balance, sleep, exercise and school. Lately exercise has been suffering

Denice – Welcome back!

Trnsfrmnreplace – I haven’t seen you posting in awhile. I hope everything is well with you. Good job starting some new challenge type threads!!!

Jennt – always happy to see lurkers become posters. Welcome to the forum.

Carmz – one of the things I love about losing weight is being able to find cute clothing on sale. It’s amazing.

Jusj – how did the dance class go?

Blues – Welcome, you’ll find tons of support here!!!

Hello everyone...

I lurk in this topic area all the time, but I rarely post. But I've decided to start posting more. I need to.

Welcome Blues! Good to have new people all the time.

Remember how to smile - Aren't pin stripes great? They always have a small slimming affect don't they.

jusj - what kind of dance class? I've challenged myself to try hip hop and ballroom this year. I used to not do these sorts of things because I thought I was too fat, and that I would look ridiculous. But I finally just said, Bronwyn don't be silly, do it stop using your weight as an excuse so here I am. Plus for the ballroom I have my roomie and a couple of our guy friends (super cute twins ) so it's fun.

An NSV for me today: I just realized that I lost a total of 8 and a 3/4 inches. And three of those inches are off my waist. I've pretty much lost one inch for every pound lost (159-150.6 = 8.4lbs. haha.).

So I'm feeling pretty good even if my loss has been very slow (let's just say it was a very Starbucks-frappucino filled summer. I'm actually surprised because I maintained throughout the summer).

Just made a very hard decision- roommate was tempting me to go to our favorite after-work bar and I said no! Staying in tonight with my herbal tea and The Biggest Loser. I'm happy about the willpower- not only would I drink to many beers and probably have some greasy food but I would be around a guy that is also very bad news for me. So go me!

Cat's- good job on the weightloss and inches! I'm a little jealous

Remember- still weighting (haha) to pull out my hot work trousers that are hidden in the back of the closet. Motivating to hear others are doing it!

Blues- at least you're getting the diet down. For me that's harder than the exercise.

Everyone else- keep it up!!!

Wow, heh, well I messed up bad tonight. But the rest of the day was good, even if it doesn't make up for it.

had the usual yogurt/raspberries/flax seed and fiber supplements for breakfast, sadly didn't really get to savor it as I saw the time right as I sat down to eat. I was good and made the two-step lunch today, fruit salad first, then a sandwich two hours later (only bad thing about the sandwich was it wasn't whole wheat-picked up sourdough for the DF over the weekend)

had a natural fruit bar before yoga to keep the energy going. Worked out hard an hour and a half at yoga, so far so good. I hate my tummy - if only I didn't have it some of these positions (like plow) would be sooo much easier!

And then...gaming night with the guys, which means pizza brought in - and since I had to rush from the gym to DF's work to play, no time to get my own thing. Soo.. two pieces of pizza, a bit of salad (too drenched in dressing to eat really), and to my shame I gave in to two cookies and some ice cream one of the guys always brings. And two diet sodas. I'm ashamed, and I know the dairy is going to make me feel *horrible* later.

okay tonight is the first night of dance class. i'm actually a little scared because i'm not sure what to expect.

my eating was right on point yesterday but the scale was at 194 this morning. this is really bothering me but i'm not gonna to stop. i've got one good day under my belt and i want more.

you ladies have a good day!

RemeberHowToSmile - I love women's suits (esp. when they fit!) they can very flattering and professional, especially when paired with the right showes.

CatsTongue - Way to go on your inches lost, that's really good. Do you normally work out? Sounds like it with the way your body is changing so quickly.

Carmezz - Good for you for saying no to two things you know are bad for you (beer, and the guy). Better to save going out for when it is all worth it.

Jennt - evenings are always hardest for me, I can stay so good during the day but that evening is a killer. Sounds like you made the best of it.

Jusj - let us know how the dancing goes, sounds fun!

Was too busy at work yesterday to grab lunch like I planned, which meant I didn't have time to eat before class and ended up eating unhealthy for dinner because I was starving/exhausted when I got home. However, still stayed under calories, but I'm sure bad food combined with not getting in my walk yesterday is no good. Remembered my lunch today so so far so good. Not a walk day but will get a little running around when I go to class. I need to find something lower calorie and more filling for lunch at work. Thinking of getting some deli meat and making sandwiches. Also thought about bringing some fruit in but that sounds more complex and messy. Any hints? What do you gals pack for lunch?

blah i got an online slap in the face looking for a size chart to see what i should measure to get my measurements....cant find one that just shows where i need to do it. i tried the old navy, lee jeans and jc penneys sizing charts and loads of crap there. i'm not even trying to buy clothes i just want to see what i should be to where i want to be and the only thing i found is that i'm either a 16, 18 or a 20 or a 14womens depending on where i looked. the 18 or 20 isnt even possible if my 16s cant stay near my waist(those sizes would put my clothes around my knees if they are accurate.)
blah i need another cup of coffee now

I hate the sizing in clothes. They vary so much that you can wear size 14 in one outfit and 20 in another. Argh. I am just on a hiatus from buying clothes for a while. Maybe next Spring I will get me some more clothes. Hopefully by then I will be at my goal weight or at least really Really close to it!

Hello

May I join you guys please.
I have just posted about myself in the introductions part of this thread so I wont boar you to death here!
I have just started my fourth week on ww.
I am looking forward to getting to know you all, I had a nose through the posts and you all seem nice so plucked up the courage to post here.
So Hello

RemeberHowToSmile - I'm here all the time, just not speaking much. My day job has been hectic since i started so its hard for me to be involved on a daily basis like i used to be.

I miss all of you!

Welcome Lilly and Blues! I think the more people posting here means more people to help keep each other accountable.

Cat's - I like that you're keep track of your measurements. I took initial measurements as well. I'm going to remeasure sometime next week with my weight loss coach. My weight loss has been so slow that I'm hoping I'll at least see some good movement in the inches category.

Good luck at dance, jusj!! I'm sure that you're going to love it. That will be FANTASTIC exercise for you. It probably won't even feel like exercise. Which is the plan, right?

I'm exhausted. I didn't get to bed until 12:30 last night. I begged my boyfriend to not go to the gym until after TBL. So, we ended up not leaving the gym until 11:20. Then we went home and showered and I read a chapter in my Superfoods RX book before hitting the hay. *yawn* Tonight I have Pilates with one of my best friends. Afterwards, my boyfriend will want to go to Yoga. I like yoga class, but I think the instructor is very unfriendly. I'd rather not go but I know how much he looks forward to it and that he won't go without me. Afterwards I think we'll do just a bit of swimming and then call it a night. I need some sleep!!!

Hey all. Man am I sick of school. Arg!

carmezz - good for you! Willpower all the way. I wouldn't not have been so good. Was it a good Biggest loser episode? I have so little time for TV I had to resist turning it on...

Jennt - Don't be too hard on yourself. A slip up every now and then won't hurt you. Focus on how well you did the rest of the day! Focusing on the positive is always a good thing to do.

Blues- I definitely workout. Actually one of the reasons I gained weight was that I found it so hard to get out and exercise. I was active until gr. 12... then I became slightly depressed and didn't have any energy. But I love to run/bike/walk/play soccer/skate... basically workout in general. It's a major stress relief for me. I'm a bit of a workout nut, you can see my goals in the spook october exercise challenge.

lissa/ Leigui - I totally agree. Clothes shopping can be very depressing. I hate going into one store and finding myself a size smaller and feeling great... then going to the next one and finding myself like three sizes bigger. Sheesh. :P I'm holding off until i lose some weight for that reason, as well as the fact that I really can't AFFORD to buy too much.

Lily2K3 - Jump right in everyone is welcome.

Amberlise - I bet you'll have quite a change in measurements if you haven't done it for a while. At the gym until 11:30pm?! You are crazy girl. But at least you got there. Hope you can catch some extra zzzzzz's later on.

Okay, I'm going to end this ridiculously long post now. :P

hey gang - sorry i havent had a chance to read up on everyone... but just wanted to say hi! nothing new with me... plugging away, not getting in as much excercise as i'd like and been drinking a few too many cals.

im also reevaluating my weightloss goals. while i kind of wanted to get down to 120 to see what is was like (havent been there since jr high) i dont think im going to make that my goal for right now. i'd like to get down to 128-125 and maintain with in that range - which i think is really reasonable for my size/shape. im still going to try to meet my current goals and see how it goes but im thinking i might be more realistic and happy with that goal...

I feel collarbones!!! They're showing sightly. I haven't seen them in years. I can't wait until they're sticking out!!! YAYYY!!!