Such goods words of encouragement I got from all of you. I,too, have to think that no matter what weight I lose, I am eating healthier. I did drop 2 more pounds, so 5 in a full week I know better than to go on the scale too often, but I can't help it, I need to see it. I tried "fake" hotdgs today, yuck, are they bad. Thought I would try some tofu stuff, but hope it all doesn't taste like that. I had read on this site that they were good? Ive bought a few other sampler things, hope I find something a little better tasting.I'm going away next week with 3 other girls to the Bahamas. We snorkle. Kind of concerned about the alcohol and fried foods that will tempt me. I have to go on the idea of the better choice rather than carte blanche. I am trying to make this a way of life, not a diet. Bought some slim fast I can try taking. Never had that before. I guess even if it just is 1 or 2 meals, its a help. Thanks all for sharing and listening.

hereicome wtg on the 5 pound loss.

and have fun in the Bahamas

hello everybody!!! Hereicome, congrats, thats a huge loss you had!! Well I had my first Prof massage, and it worked wonders!! I was bloated cranky and plain miserable this am . It took alot of that away! I am op, and hope the same for everyone, Increased my weights so I dont think ther will be much of a loss tom, will post it then, well tty l, ttfn take care.

Holly, I can fully understand what you are going through. My family wants to eat junk too. I try not to be a bummer though. I used to just eat a Healthy Choice meal or something similiar, but lately...............
I did do better yesterday and even better today. Now if I can just get back into my exercise routine, I'd be all set. I'm just not a morning person and I can't get myself out of bed in the AM. I'm just going to have to work out after work like I had been.

Hereicome, I drink slimfast ready to drink cans. My favorite thing to do is to put it in the freezer for about a half hour. Kinda like a shake. I don't care to much for the strawberry, it seems to be clumpy no matter how hard you shake it.

To everyone else, hang in there and keep up the good work.
Melisa

PS After my 5 days of binging, I finally decided to get on the scale to knock me back into reality. I gained 3 lbs but it is less than I thought it was going to be.

Hey everyone!

Way to go hereicome on the loss!! Have a wonderful time in the Bahamas...I'm sure you wont have a hard time accomplishing that!

I had the big weigh in this morning and no loss I have been lifting weights this week, doing the lunges and the stomach crunches and I'm pretty sore this morning, so hopefully that will begin to pay off.

I've kept up with my walking this week and have walked a total of 30 miles since last Sunday, so although I dont get to change my weight, I can at least add to my mileage.

Hope everyone has a great day! I've got to go get my walk out of the way so I can move on to my daily errands. I'll check in later!

Hello all!

Great to hear that most of you are doing so well. I love the way the motivation around here seems to be up all the time.. even when some are not losing, they go go go!!

Well.. i'm down 1/2 pound again.. but this is no big deal as im just fluctuating all over the place lately! Yesterday I was pretty good! I think I went over the 1600 limit i gave myself by about 50 calories.. that is pretty impressive compared to lately!

I'm still motivated to continue trying. Unfortunately, that TOM has still not arrived.. I'm feeling PMS symptoms so it has to be around the corner but alas, its going to wait and drive me nutso!

Anyway, I'm off to finish preparing for my mom's visit.. she arrives late tonight. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Christine
195/153.5/130

Hey everyone!

I just finished my walk a little while ago. When I'm out there I do a lot of thinking. Since I'm walking now over an hour at a time, that's a lot of thinking to do!!

I was thinking about how hard I've been working and haven't seen any major results (I've been doing this for over a month now). But then I started thinking that if I can just keep it up, watching my calories, fat intake, exercising 6 days a week, etc....it HAS to work. I mean eventually it will pay off. If it is just 2 pounds a month...that's 24 in a year!! So again...I am just trying to take this one very slow day at a time, and hopefully I will see some results.

Anyways, just trying to turn some of my frustration around into positive thoughts! Thanks for listening!

hello all, weigh in went like thought, but not hoped to be, i have gained .5 pounds this week, I sat down and figured that it must be muscle mass, because I did do more weights last week and was pretty sore.

How is everybody this weekend, Hope all is well and OP, !! I am doing good today, no slip ups, got tae bo in early and was really pumped, well ttfn everyone

I know what everyone is talking about. There comes a time when the loss slows down to a crawl and its very tiny steps downward. I'm sure my turn will be here soon. I heard some one talking once and said to think of the 1/2 pound loss as a 1/2 pound of butter. Now, thats impressive I think.I bet keeping a journal would help in those times of small weight loss. But, I know I'm suppose to be doing that now. Looking at the end of the day might give insight as to how you might have eaten something that probbly wasn' t the best choice. I can't seem to get motivated on starting one. I walked on the treadmill today. I am still shocked at myself still doing it after 2 weeks!Went to a cookout, I knew I would venture into new territory and new foods. I mentally planned on having some food I wouldn't normally have. All in all, I did ok. Certainly would have done worse a few weeks ago with these choices I made. Thats what I am trying to concentrate on this time, Not a diet, a way of life.Something I can live with forever.

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Hi all,
Glad you are all doing well. I see no one is having any major set backs. Me neither : ) Have a safe and happy holiday.
Melisa

Hello everyone!

Jacklyn, it is a sure thing that your body is getting smaller from the consistant, lengthy walking and now the weight work will accelerate the tremendous good you are doing for yourself!!!

hereicome, you said exactly what I want also - not being on a diet for life, but making changes that help us and will slowly let us lose fat and get fit. Hooray for the upcoming Bahamas vacation!

t-girl, your massage sounded great!!!! Glad to know you are OP and motivationg us too!

Christine, hope the PMS'sy symptoms don't drive you nuts! You sound on-track. Hope you have a nice visit with your mom.

Someone spoke of the "fake" hot dogs - were they tofu or soy? I've only tried Healthy Choice fat-free dogs, but have liked them. I also found a brand of whole wheat hamburger buns that have half the calories - that's a help.

I've been totally good at work, not eating anything I shouldn't - which is good, 'cause it's when I come home that I've been making the not-so-good choices. I've got to remember that I lost 12 pounds by eating less and eating better. Just because someone brings something tempting into the house doesn't mean I HAVE to eat it. I sure want to, but I also LOVE feeling my jeans all loose in the butt. I like that alot better!!!

But I am keeping to committing to some kind of exercise each day, and I tell you I am feeling some toned muscles in my waist/sides (obliques, I think) which is very cool and motivating.

Have a nice evening, and I hope you all get tomorrow off from work!

Holly
176/164/160 1st mini-goal

Oh yes - my time came to measure again; not anything huge, but at least I think I lost 1/2" or so from waist, and same from flabby upper arms!!!!!

Hey everyone! Quick update on my Dad…. His surgery was delayed a week!! There is a reason I am not on an airplane to Canada eh? We were all pshyched up for it, it was just a practice for next week. Which is this week already!! Crikey time flies!!

I am still on the Body for Life, starting Week 3…. I had a bit of a blow out on Friday and Saturday when I did not hit the gym, but that is ok, dusted off my bottom and now I am back on track with my Monday gym trip out of the way, clean eating all day and here we go again.

The bike is awesome still… getting in a few more km’s. Work is insanely busy, and hubby had a knee scope done on the weekend, which means he has not fixed my buggered up pute with the virus on it…… YET!!!!

It is getting to be winter here in Melbourne, a bit windy, chilly and RAINING! I am not complaining after 30 years of the frozen Canadian North! Seems funny to read the posts about spring, seems like it should be spring here too….. it will be awhile until I am used to it!

Take care everyone, stay on track!!

Hello all, Hope everyone is OP on this Memorial day, I took a day off from working out, and doing good Well ttyl!! Take care!!

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend!
Jacklyn--you are my inspiration with your walking! I did 9 miles this weekend, myself! My new thing is to figure out with dh what our plans are, and if possible, I walk to wherever we're going and he meets me there! Granted, nobody probably wanted to sit next to me in church, but the 4 mile walk there was great!!

I got a new set of wheels--rollerblades! Yesterday was my first day. We found a great rail trail--freshly paved and not crowded! Once I got the hang of it, it was great! I did 7 miles, and have to admit, I'm a little sore today! But, I want to get back on them!

I hope everyone is doing well--keep up the good work!