Sorry it took me a few days to get caught up on the old thread but I did NOT want to just breeze over everything! Maybe later I can catch up on this one!
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Today was much better. I got to MIL's house to start working, and she sent me home, giving me a chance to catch up on all my stupid housework and laundry. Well, I am proud to say, for the most part, I got the nasty stuff out of the way. I just HATE going full steam 100% of the day. It feels like there is never any time to relax!
I wake up around 6ish, get the hubby off to work by 7. Then I make breakfast for myself, eat it, go to the gym at 8, work at 9, get home at 3 in which I clean, do laundry, visit the kitties, and make dinner. Then after dinner, I'm cleaning more, doing more laundry, and then I poop out here, then go to bed. My weekends are constantly bogarted by trips out of the city to go shopping (and not even the really fun clothes shopping kind!), or doing the heavier cleaning (cleaning the bathrooms, scrubbing floors, taking out garbage, cat litter, fridge, stove, and the list goes on). I just want to rip my hair out sometimes, and I think whoever made time really could have put in a couple more hours a day
Busy, busy, busy! Just wait til you two have kids!
It is a good thing you are great at time management!
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I never though ever in my life that I would be proud to make a meal out of boiled eggs and carrots, hehe.
haaha I know exactly what ya mean. I remember once in a blue moon seeing my mom eat a grapefruit and I was like YUCK!!! Now I eat one almost every day for my health!
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Oh, I almost forgot. I'm going to spend the weekend with my mom while step dad is in the hospital getting surgery in Calgary
I hope he gets better soon!!
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My mom is really upset with the whole thing. For the first time John showed her a copy of his will, and gave her funeral instructions etc, and even gave her Xmas presents early (as a just in case)
Aww hun! Send them my best too! What is wrong with him?
He sounds like a great guy to be so sick yet wanting to make sure she got her presents!
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I have done so well, and I think I can do it. I haven't had any "free" meals since starting, so this might do me some good!
You deseve it hunny! Just remember you might retain water for a few days! Drink plenty of water!!
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Then we'll probably get drunk and gossip around the kitchen table, hehe.
Dang I wish I could join ya!
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Okay, so I think we should do a secret santa! Would that not be fun, or what?!
Except, instead of buying presents, we can do other things that don't cost.
Some examples:
1. Write a poem or something really inspiring for your gift buddy
2. Make them an icon(s)
3. If you're in to digital art, you could always make a digital art piece they can print
4. Find a recipe that you think suits them, and send it to them for some low-cal goodies!
5. Find a poem that reminds you of them, or that you think will inspire them
And so on.
So, if anyone wants to partake, we can start it with the Xmas challenge. How to choose? Well, we can take all of our names, and have an impartial party match us all up. Then they can send us PMs with who our secret santa buddy is. Anyone up for it??
That is great! I love it!!!
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Jasmine if I havent told you your pictures a few days ago were really great,
what a difference, I'll bet you feel better too. As for the crunches have you tried an exercixe ball? they make crunches and pushups alot easier. I have one and I've had it for years now, its a great way to exercise, and tone.
If you decide to try it get one with a tape or dvd. Mine has some very relaxing stretches with it too.
Thanx for the compliments sweetie!! I am so much happier now that I am getting healthy and losing this extra weight. I can't beloieve what a dark hole I was stuck in for so long!! Thanx for the info on the exercise ball! I never knew exactly WHAT they were for!
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Okay about to leave for the in-laws, just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Have fun!!
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Well, 40 minutes and I'll be outa here for 4 days!
Have a great time hun! See ya soon!!
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Today was interesting. I've been looking at all the various different Western Chinese dishes I can partake in, and I am packing my food scale, my measuring cups, and my measuring spoons. I'll be staying away from the spring rolls. Those things are addictive! I think I'll be able to do it as long as I plan well and hard. She just isn't taking no for an answer! Thanks dolly for the advice :S Hahaha, my body has been revolting against deep fried foods as long as I can remember! It's like a double edges sword, or something lol.
I am not much on chinese but I absolutely adore fried breaded shrimp!! I also love egg rolls!!
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Woo! I was stuck at this infernal 273.somethingorother. I have lost 1.2 lbs! YAY!
That is great sweetie! I am so proud of you! My lil protege'
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I just can't seem to keep up with everyone! So many things going on in my life and it looks like everyone else's life too!
I know! It took me a few days to get caught up to with the kids and hubby home for turkey day plus extra cleaning and extra cooking the day before! haha
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Jasmine so sorry you had such a rough day on the bus with your potatoes, stroller and little one. Sounds like quite the challenge. I think you're pretty brave to grocery shop and take the kids and stroller on the bus!
Aww thanx sweetie!!!
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Thanks for all your imput... and you too Jasmine..
Your welcome sweetie!!
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I am really not good on how to use this computer board thing. I don't know how to "make" an icon or even figure out how to copy and paste, etc. I know Jasmine you tried to explain but I'm dense when it comes to things like that and basically have to do the hands on thing. So I would love to be a part of the christmas thing and all but I don't know how to do computer things well. Grrrrr. Frustrating. :P I hope to join the rest of you for the next challenge even though I have only lost a few pounds on this one.
DO NOT feel bad! I lost 6 and gained 1 back!
At least we are losing though!
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I'm a bit frustrated and bummed about my lack of weight loss. Take for instance the other day I worked out and walked (which I have been doing quite a bit of both) and only had part of a burger and some devilish onion rings. Yes, I know that wasn't healthy or low cal at all but thats all I had all day and the next day when I got on the scale I had gained a pound.
Aww hun! Remember sometimes it is water retention. Try to have one really bad meal a week and stick to that. Also, if you are the one who is doing 1200-1400 cals, I think that may be too low for you hun! You may want to try 1800-1900 and see if you can lose on that! I believe you can. I started losing on 1800 a day average and still lose on roughly 1700 average. and I am 214. I am also walking at least 60 a day. Make sure it is clean food too and not full of sugar! Try to stick to whole wheat bread and brown rice! you can do this hun!!
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He is home now but all that stress and the family drama.
Awww!!! I would of been spitting nails!!!
What also helps me is when I get enough fiber. Some days it really fills me up where I have to scramble just to find MORE cals to eat! Get the junk out of your home! You dont need it and neither do the kids!
Also remember that if you do not get enough cals your body may think it is starving itself and hold onto the fat!
I also try to eat small meals thruout the day.
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The way I see it is, if I cut all of this stuff out of my diet to lose, then when I reintroduce it in to my diet, it might be too much after not having had it for over a year or more.
Yes the big thing all of us need to remember is that to maintain our weight loss we can NOT go back to old eating habits. Unless we want to gain it back. That is why I am not always so strict with myself. I am trying to train my body to enjoy food and have treats now and then, but to basically eat healthy.
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My greatest fear with this diet is the fact that I have had Lymphoma. I wonder sometimes if my glands are messed up from that. I haven't had chemo in over a year but I'm just messed up. Then on top of that the ED from when I was in highschool have messed up my system too. I still can't grasp the concept that I can eat food and lose weight.
I understand hun. What I tell myself sometimes when I get discouraged and think I might plateau, or no=t ever lose another pound etc is I tell myself, well then it is better to maintain at 214 than to be out of control at 280!!! I tell myself no matter what to get my butt out and walk every day cause if nothing else, it is great for my heart! Eat healthy food to be healthy, not to just lose weight. The losing will just be a bonus!
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I don't go starving myself for days on end, etc. I just think no food = weight loss.
Do NOT not eat! That is very damaging to your organs! Remember the model who just died from anorexia?
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I am afraid that I will gain even more weight if I eat that much or if I eat the carbs. Sooo... I think.. no sugar, low carb, etc.
Try to remember that there are healthy carbs! Carbs is what the body uses for energy and the brain needs them too! I have lost successfully these poast few months by doing app. 50% carbs, 30% fat, 20% protein. Although I am trying to get the protein to 25% and the fats to 25%
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I do bloat very fast whenever I eat carbs such as pasta or breads or sugars.
Stick to whole grain wheat and brown rice then!
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My goal was to lose 10lbs. My actual loss was 7.8.
That is great hun! I am so proud of you!!
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And come ladies!! Wake up!! Everyone out of bed!! I want to know everyone's final numbers!!!
If I haven't mentioned it already it was 6 pounds down for the challenge but I gained one back! But I also like to look at the month too and we still have another week in November!!!
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Ok, this challenge I have only lost 3 pounds. BUT at least I'm getting the mind frame to eat healthier and focus on what I ameating instead of mindlessly eating whatever whenever. My exercise has went from nil to an average of at least 69 minutes a day 5x a week
That is great sweetie! You are on the path to success!! You are making great changes!
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Jasminethe name you picked gave me a grin when I read it. I think it's a great pick!
Thanx! *snickers*
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Jasmine: LOVE IT! Let's do it!
Yeah!!
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Sugar: Those are some pretty wonderful things to be thankful for My step-dad is doing alright. There were no major complications during his surgery, and they monitored his heart really closely. Now that his back is taken care of, they are going to start focusing on his heart.
I will keep him in my prayers!!
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I like the whole idea of not focusing 100% on weight loss. If we focus on nutrition, exercise, and healthy living, the weight should just come off as an added bonus, right?! And that way, even when we hit plateau's, have bad days, slip-ups, etc, there isn't the added guilt of "oh man, now I'm gonna gain x lbs!" Which we all know can be one of the worst downers!
Exactly! Plus some people get bummed and quit when they are not losing, that is the worst. So this way we focus on being healthy!!
how is everyone doing today/
They tire me sometimes, but I can't help but notice their each loving, fun, and smiling personalities making motherhood worth it!! 
