Patti, I'm sorry things went badly food-wise yesterday. Do you know why so you can avoid it again, or was it one of those 'don't give a d*mn days? I envy you in a sad way as I ate nothing yesterday, I had some stuff on Saturday which tasted a bit funny so after three mouthfuls I threw it away - all Saturday night I had tummy pains and all of Sunday I was running to the toilet. Steve had to come home from overtime to look after the boys. I still feel a bit weak & dizzy today but I ate some soup & it has stayed in my tummy so hopefully I'll be ok tomorrow.xxxx
Ammi, I saw you post on another thread, I TOLD YOU YOU WOULD BE SLIMMER THAN ME!!!!!!! I weighed in today, after being ill, I'm 17st 11lbs, but once I start eating...well... at leat I'm OP and exercising!!!!xxxxx
Luan, you are a better person than me, I'd have shouted about the email, thrown him out & never spoken to him again!!! I couldn't even think of him as a friend, what sort of person has pics sent to them like that???? AND leaves them so you could see them? I hope you remember you deserve someone HONEST & CARING!!!!xxxx
I have to go as I feel pretty vile and I have to walk Aiden to Nursery and I will have to go pretty slowly!
xxxsharon

Sharon i am sorry you have been feeling ill hope you feel better soon. i just had a moment of weakness and caved in to some cravings. weekends are really hard for me to get through cuz i always want to eat out. i just need to find a healthy alternative to that kind of eating.

Hello All,

All my plans to clean house went out the window! First off my SD put me in a foul mood with her attitude and cheek. I just itched to go to bed so I could sleep off my mood, but then thought NO, I need to exercise, so I did. For half of it I wasn’t paying attention, too busy thinking about the BRAT But I know the routine now, so I still kept up with it and got it all done. Then Daren got back from taking Beth to school, we were having breakfast and the phone rang. It was the school saying Beth was seriously ill and could we go fetch her. Seriously turned out to be she had a headache and a dizzy spell. She does have a few dizzy spells, but I have taken her to the doctor about them and have been told it’s just her age. Well I know it’s more to do with the fact she won’t eat breakfast, then just stuffs chocolate in school. She does have a healthy evening meal, but it’s not enough. Anyway the teachers insist I take Beth to the doctors again. So I went to fetch her, she’s now in bed and we will hopefully get in to see a doctor this afternoon. So as my schedule has been well and truly messed up I shall have to leave the cleaning to another day, shame,

Anyway, the good news is that I had my WI this morning and am down another 3 lbs, taking my loss to 80 lbs Just 20 more to go to make 100. So that is my next mini goal, to lose those 20.

Patti – I hope you are having a good day and I am glad to hear that the scales are put away for a few days The best part about dieting being a lifestyle change is that you have to remind yourself that you are going to have days where you eat more than you would have liked. Like you said, you ate badly on Saturday, but today’s another day and a fresh start. As long as you keep on trying that’s the main thing

Amanda – glad to hear that you and your friend got in some great walking and that you plan to do so much more exercise this week. It makes all the difference having a friend to help keep you motivated doesn’t it!

Sorry to hear about your nephew having such a hard time of it with his teething, poor little mite. I love the sound of the Halloween costume your sister bought for him. I hope we can see a picture of him all dressed up Good for you for staying OP all weekend, they are always the hardest times to be good aren’t they

Valerie – I am sorry that reading that book really made you think about the way things are with your hubby. It makes me sad to think that you are in a marriage that doesn’t make you ecstatically happy You know, if you decide you want out, it’s not too late. In fact the longer you leave it the harder it becomes. Maybe you should finish that book and do a lot of soul searching and then decide for definite what you want from you marriage and it you can get it

Brenda – I loved the pictures you put on the photo page, you look so different to your avatar photo, both from weight loss, and you look younger too. I had to check I was looking at the right person’s photos

Jen - I can’t answer your question about burning muscle after 60 minutes of a cardio work out. Not that I do more than 60, but I would hope that you don’t burn muscle. I wonder if anybody knows for sure.

Lilion – funny what you said about your arms and how you like to keep them covered. Of all the things that bother me about being fat, my arms never did. Then one day when I was wearing a sleeveless top a big lady came over to me in a shop and said to me how she wished she had the courage to wear a top like that, and how pleased she was for me that I didn’t let my fat arms stop me from wearing what I wanted!! I didn’t even realise my arms were bad. Not til I got home and looked in the mirror I still wear those tops though, lol, just now I know that I don’t look good in them

I am so sorry that the docs weren’t able to save more than two fingers of your nephew’s remaining hand. And I absolutely understand your fears about how he is going to come to terms with what’s happened and try to get on with his life once his injuries heal. He might surprise you and really make leaps and bounds with his recovery and want to make the most of his life regardless of his disability now, because he did nearly lose it. and prayers that he will cope and that family will have the strength to help him through this tough time

Michelle – wow 4 months of darkness, how depressing that will be. I think I would want to be like a bear and hibernate for the winter. I know the aurora lights must be spectacular, but even they wouldn’t make up for all that darkness Roll on moving to Tulsa. Knowing a move might be on the cards I am sure will help you deal with the winter a lot better than I would

Kimberly – no we don’t have too Amy’s here because my name is said like am and me, my real name is Ann-Marie. My nick name used to be Ann-Me but people got lazy and said it was easier to say Am-Me, so that’s what they call me now, only I spell it Ammi.

Most people know an ostomy as a Colostomy, a bag on the tummy that you poo into rather than out of the butt because you have had your bowel removed, or part of it. Me, I have an Ileostomy, which means I had my entire large bowel removed, and my rectum. I am officially a Barbie Butt Thank you for your concern, I am mostly ok about having an ostomy, mind you, it is at the root of my depression, but on the whole I think I deal ok with it. It’s just some days are worse than others. I am fine though

that is fantastic news that you are at your first 10% goal. Congrats on your latest loss and for now going for your second 10% Oh and great news about the gym instructor recognising your ability to show others the ropes etc. Glad to hear that you were on cloud 9 yesterday

Yes we heard from Zelma telling us that the procedure went ok, and so far no bad results from it. She hasn’t posted any more since then though.

Lavandel – thanks for answering my question about how you met your ‘virtual’ guy. I was worried I might offend you by asking such a personal question I guess the situation you are in is pretty tough sometimes, and I just hope that if and when you do decide to break off with your BF whether it’s for the ‘virtual’ guy or not, that you will both find happiness with new people.

Missy – you are sounding more and more motivated now, I am sure with your exercise goal and your re-committing to sticking to your calories you will start shifting those lbs more quickly again!

Luan – I am so proud of you for deciding not to mope around, that’s the Luan I knew was in there somewhere. Glad to see you changed your avatar photo too. Every time I saw the old one I wanted to poke the guy in the head I can’t say I have heard of the director in your new photo, but it’s a great photo, and you as always look lovely.

Sharon – so sorry to hear that you had a bit of food poisoning and how ill it made you. I bet you could do with spending the day in bed, rather than be walking Gareth to school today And I only lost 3 lbs so we are the same weight again 17 stone 11. I am pretty thrilled to be in the 17 stone something region again, onwards and downwards I say Hope you feel much better soon

Ok well it’s that time again, exercise time. So take care all and bye for now,

Hugs,

Ammi

Morning everyone!

Gosh, I might actually be able to make a few replies!

Manda – Your weather just got here! It was 81 yesterday and we left the windows open, but while listening to the radio this morning they said it would be 93 today and 96 tomorrow - What the heck happened to FALL! So we closed the house up tight and turned on the air before it got hot. Important for us, as the dogs don't do heat well and DH sleeps days. (See who I worry about first! )

Sharon – Hope you are feeling better soon. I had food poisoning once and it was VILE! Get rest today and feel better! I'd say WTG on the loss…but we all know what a rough way being sick is to lose!

Patti – Don't feel too bad about Saturday's food. No one's perfect after all. You slip, you fall, you get right back up and on track! You haven't failed so long as you don't give up. I personally feel you have to have the slip-ups now and then. Trying to be too perfect is a sure way to burn out.

Ammi – You are right, Beth definitely needs breakfast. Why won't she eat it? Maybe you could try something like chocolate-flavored breakfast cereal and milk or chocolate chip pancakes or something like that. Not the most nutritious breakfast, but better than nothing…and maybe you could sneak in some orange juice and she wouldn't notice? I guess I'm lucky – my DS prefers breakfast to every other meal. on those 80 lbs! YOU ROCK! I had to laugh about the arms…I have my mother's arms. She was a 300+ gal too…I just wish she had done something about her weight before it was too late. But I know how hard it is now and understand. Anyway, she had a terrible time finding clothes with sleeves that fit because her upper arms were so large and wore a lot of tanks because of it, rather than in spite of it. Unless I'm in a night gown or swim suit you won't likely see mine. (I figure if you're looking at me in a night gown you better know me pretty darn well and if I'm in a swim suit there's so much flab showing my arms are the least of it! ) Thank you for your kind thoughts about my nephew.

I almost spit coffee all over my computer at the Barbie Butt comment!

Well, best get some work done, since I really didn't at home yesterday. Hope everyone's day goes well! Stay OP and happy!

Lilion, I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew. It'll be a difficult road on rehab, but young people can be resilent. He'll need the support of his family and it sounds like he has it.


Michelle, Sorry to hear you have snow already! Along with depression, I have SAD and I'd go nuts if I had to endure 4 months of darkness. I'tll be great for you to be back to
down here. What an extreme temperture change, Alaska to Oklahoma!
My DD who's getting married Saturday, lives in Oklahoma City. She complains ALL the time about the heat. She bragged about the warm weather the first winter she was there, but I'd always reply, "You'll pay for it this summer, baby girl!"
Mama was right again!!!! The great thing is though, you'll be able to walk in air conditioned malls when it's too hot to be outside.

Kenya, you're an inspiration to me. Your pics are amazing. Thanks for sharing them.

Kim, Awesome news on the gym instruction and congrats on your first 22% loss. Keep up the good work. Isn't it nice when someone acknowledges your progress??
I feel noticing you're regualr at the gym is tremendous progress. Great job on staying OP AGAIN!

Toofatforu- You're right. Today is a brand new day and the first part of a new month. I'm confident you'll be OP today.! Hang tough!

Sharon, Sorry you're not feeling well. Hope you're feeling better today. Good job on losing another 11 pounds. That's so cool!!

Ammi, O M G, maybe our SD's are related?? Mine is 15 and makes me crazy 95% of the time. The 5% is when she's being nice cuz she wants something.
I am sorry she's feeling poorly, is that why she was naughty? Too bad my SD can't use that for an excuse. My SD is just plain mean.
Losing 80 pounds! That's so cool! Not only are you in 2 town, but you're so close to the
100 pound weight loss.
Thanks for letting us know Zelma is ok. I was wondering about her too.

I had a good weekend as far as staying OP was concerned. I seem to have gotten that cold that was being passed along on our site here. Ya know, the one that lasts forever! I've had it for over a week, sore throat, cough, stuffiness. Between the cold, my leg, my mother-in-law coming and it's the week before DD's wedding. emotionally, I'm worn out. I'll probably be really spent by Sunday. It's difficult to blend families like this. Ya know, his family, her family, different values and outlooks on life. Can't say too much about it here in case someone on his side of the family logs on here. DD & I are at the point where we'll be glad when the wedding is over. (like that will stop the issues, right?!)

I gotta go get some Maybe it'll help my throat and perk me up.
Take care Ladies, I'll check in tonight.

Good morning everyone~~

It's been just about forever since I've been able to get here. I've been busy doing stuff to the house and just being generally lazy. The good thing is that I've stayed at 232 lbs. The bad thing is that I've stayed at 232 lbs. But I've recommitted myself (again ) to me so you all know what that means...

*sigh* going to the gym again. While I hate it when I think about it, I have to admit that when I work out I actually enjoy myself. When did that happen? I'm really more of a lazy, couch potato kind of girl. Anyway--that also means that I have to recommit myself to boring you ladies with my various foibles. Sorry about that.

Before I forget--Ammi congratulations on being down 80 lbs. I am so proud of you. I can see a real difference in your avatar picture--pretty soon you're going to look more beautiful on the outside than you are on the inside. The hubby had better watch out.

And one other question--does anyone know how Zelma did in the Slimmer of the Year competition? I went to the link for the magazine but I couldn't find anything. :|

I see a lot of familiar names and so many new ones. I can't wait to meet you all, but I just cannot go through all of the threads to catch up. I would be reading for weeks. So I'll start from here and go. You all have a good day and I'll come by later to really catch up.

Vicki

Ammi you are so smokin on that weight loss... plus you dont use food when times get tough thats great! i dont think one bad day is too bad and i got right on up did housework and exercise plus i plan to drink tons of water so maybe the scales will be kind on friday!i want to lose about 20 more pounds before my next gyno visit in Dec. it want be the easiest thing to do but it can be done!

thanks Sandy for the vote of confidence.. its these wicked wicked weekends lol!

As for me, I had a pretty good weekend. I didn't eat the best but I didn't eat too badly either. I think I've really learned portion control and I'm proud of it. I ended up walking around a bit on Saturday and I went to a plus size Old Navy. I tried on their size 20 pants and they fit loosely but they were too long in the leg. I also ended up getting a bunch of shirts for $1 each. On Sunday, I ended up going to downtown DC and walked nearly 5 miles. Today, I'm also wearing my size 20 pants to work that I bought a few weeks ago but they were too tight to wear. I can't wait until they are loose

I think I've missed 3 threads!! I'm going to try to catch up a bit...

Nancy - I think over the years, I've had things go wrong with me that made me think I was broken. I've had knee problems, back problems, the PCOS and associated hypoglycemic episodes. I think one good thing about losing weight is that I am giving my body a better chance to fight off issues as they come. Also, there are a few books on slow movement weight training. You might want to look them up. I never tried it myself but some swear by it. Also, I noticed you mentioned a restaurant called Legal Seafood, I saw that restaurant yesterday and I thought it was such a funny name.

Angie - I used to be a very closed off emotional person but in the last few years, things have changed. I feel very sensitive. I know I am going to be balling at my wedding so I am going to be prepared.

Luan - I am so sorry to hear about your boy. That is a shame. I know some guys seem to think that if they aren't physically doing anything then they aren't doing anything wrong. I know you are hurting but you will get through this.

Ammi - I don't know about any advice but I'd say who cares about others and their curiosity? I know you want to hide it but it appears something difficult to hide. I'm sure you look fabulous and if you have a little lump sticking out from your clothes then who cares? I know it is easy for me to say but I hope you feel better.

Pearl - welcome

Violet - good job with the jeans. I think jeans are one of the best gauges of weight loss.

Lavandel - Welcome

Wyllenn - Good luck with the trainer. I'd love to work out with a trainer if I was confident they were a good trainer. Some are, some aren't.

Valerie - Don't worry about one night of unexpected eating. As long as you don't make it a habit, I don't think it is an issue. I think it is all a learning experience. I too can't say no to bread. I love bread I also read your comments on reading the book "he's just not into you" or whatever it is called. I read that book too. It has a lot of truth. As for the sex part, I think that isn't entirely true. Some men get tired easily, some have a low sex drive and some have medical issues. I would definitely say in the beginning of a relationship, the book is true but after a while, maybe not as much. If in the beginning of your relationship, he was never into you too much sexually? Hmm I don't know.

dogpal - congrats on your weight loss. That is awesome.

kenya - nice picture. Your face has really thinned out a lot.

Jen - I'm envious. I wanted to hike this weekend but I didn't get a chance to do so. Also about your question about cardio, I really don't know. I did read on another thread someone said they smelled like ammonia which was a sign that you are burning muscle. One thing to avoid that is to eat something that has carbs before you exercise. When I go hiking, I never smell ammonia but I also take some snacks with me in case I get hungry.

Misti - I was the one that went parasailing. I weighed just under 300 lbs when I did it. My friend and I did it as a double so we sat side by side. She is a skinny minny. It was a blast. I highly recommend it.

Kim - Good job on losing 10%!

Yea! I just got back from weighing in and I've lost another 3 pounds since Thursday. That brings my total to 17. Since it's been a month exactly since I started, they took my measurements again and I've lost 11.5 inches since September 2nd. I'm about to need to buy new bras because the change has been the biggest there. Not so much cup size, but I'm on the tighest clasp now. It's going to be a good day! Hope all of you are having an amazing day!

PATTI – There you go! I’ll keep my for you next weekend, since those are a challenge for you. Eating out is definitely a killer. Have a good week anyway!! You’ll make that December goal!!!!!!!!!

AMMI, yeah, the whole marriage thing is a roller coaster for me. Who knows how I’ll feel about it tomorrow or the next day. It’s not what I wish it was, but nothing’s perfect. Whatever. HEY! Hitting that 80 pound mark is a Major Deal!!! MAJOR!!! How exciting to be running flat out, coming up on the 100 pound mark!!! And as for a bratty SD, for some reason I often think of mine when I’m on my treadmill… She’s fuel for the fire. The madder I get, the harder I work. She’ll HATE it when I lose more weight and start actually showing my horse! (Who says revenge isn’t sweet?)

LILION, I can’t feel too sorry for you, having to turn the a/c on again. I wouldn’t mind a little more summer… although fall IS lovely. It occurs to me that the extreme heat of summer has always been very uncomfortable for me, but by next summer with less weight to haul around, it won’t be as bad, will it? Enjoy your sunshine!!

SANDY, My SD is 22, but sounds like yours. She’s only nice when she wants something. She recently got $1100 towards her wedding gown and the hall. She didn’t even acknowledge that she’d gotten the money, much less say ‘thank you.’ It’s actually a good thing – it has her dad mad enough that he’ll probably nail her when she comes back and asks for more, instead of him wanting to give it to her. Cha-ching: 2 points for my side.

VICKI- Very good to see you again, and Good Job maintaining! That’s the bottom line, isn’t it? I have to correct you though – you USED to be a couch potato girl. Isn’t it wonderful when you realize how great working out makes you feel that you even kinda wanna do it?

NELIE, sounds like you made a wonderful haul getting all those clothes. VERY Cool that those pants are loosening up!

There are many of you that I’m missing. Where ever is our KAYLEY? Sorry I’m so short on replies, but I better get job hunting while I can.

Ya know? I Luv yous guys!! Have yourselves a super, skinny-Monday!

Another day is almost at the end and I was good Not one wrong thing in my mouth, am sticking to what I am allowed to eat. YAAAAY! This is pretty unordinary for me as I always made my own rules...you know always being the smartest one. Yeah right, thats why Im here today All I need now is some excersise. I hate when Im having my period I dont feel like doing anything and then I feel bad for not doing anything. I might force my self to do at least something tonight. We'll see...

Congrats to Ammi for loosing those pounds, and Manda2831 and everyone else i might have missed

Toofatforu - weekends are tough for everyone but the main thing is to get right back and not to use it as an excuse. This was my problem a lot of times.

Oh! I just wanted to pop back in and say to Kenya, Melissa, Nancy and Ammi – TERRIFIC before and after photos Ladies! You all SHINE!

Ammi~ your pics look awesome too And I certainly don't FEEL any younger

I am just going to catch a snack. My 3 hrs at work turned out to be a stressful 8 hrs and I have to work at the store tonight so its time to get a bit of exercise in before then. Miserable weather outside so I will resort to a dvd of something. Although maybe a nap would be better..... NAH!

Brenda