I agree on both counts-we are all working so hard to accomplish something wonderful here and it was a better choice to post. I do think it sounds hormonal and know that it shall pass. Being a woman bites sometimes. Try your best to keep your mind off the negatives-You can do it!
Melissa

WOW Melissa, You are just knocking off the pounds. It's funny how it doesn't show when you want it to and you are so disappointed, then boom-it's gone. Yea for you Melissa. Keep going.
I need to look nice tomorrow for an opening where I volunteer. I tried on my nicest pants outfit, which had a big rip down the tush, from last time I sqeezed ito it, and it fits fine. I can walk and sit and I sewed it and I don't have to buy something. I hope it will be too big soon. Most important, I like the way it looks so I won't have to feel bad about myself, in front of lots of people tomorrow.
Laura

Laura that is soooo awesome! It will be too big soon and there is nothing that makes a person feel better than knowing that how they are presenting themselves is attractive. I used to go around in baggy sweats and t-shirts with no make up. Now I wear jeans a shirt and put my face on and how it makes me feel is amazing. I have been so excited to finally see things go down again. It seems that for few weeks I was losing and regaining the same few pounds. I actually made kids popcorn the other day and didn't eat any of it and that is a biggy for me. I will have to renew my driver's lisence this birthday and it dawned on me that I will be lower than the lie weight I have used for years. How kewl is that?? Keep going gals-we can do this.
melissa

Hi everyone,
Its been almost a week since I checked in last, I have been so busy, painting and remodeling the bedroom for the past 3 days. Oh and of course, taking care of the 2 yo while trying to paint, ever tried to keep a 2 yo out of paint? FUN FUN...anyway, I have been doing so-so for the past 5 days, I really blew it on Saturday, the tailgating at the Notre Dame game and all the beverages consumed, I knew it was going to be a bad day at 8am when we got there, but I did eat only Subway sandwich and a few chips, but I have tried to get right back on track. Thanks for the input from everyone about the food diary, I do have one, but I absolutely do not log in it regularly like I need to. I am still holding out for at least 2lbs by the end of the month.
I have set a goal also, by Thanksgiving 155lbs..thats 8 lbs. in about 9 weeks. By Christmas 151lbs....and the BIG ONE of course is to be at goal by my BIG #30 IN MARCH....wish me luck, thanks everybody for keeping me motivated also.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HAD SUCCESS LATELY IN INCHES OR POUNDS....

Melra, just the fact that you logged in here shows you have NOT given up on yourself! Giving up would mean you just quit and we never heard from you again and sat around wondering "where's that Melra chic?" You didn't give up...you can't give up...giving up on yourself means giving up on all of us...come on, you can't give up on US and most importantly you can't give up on YOU. YOU ARE WORTH IT! This period will pass, just hang in there best ya can. As for the soup, drink tons of water and that will help you not hold onto the water due to sodium. The best way to get rid of bloat is to drink more, more water...learned that when I had pre-eclampsia during my first pregnancy. My ankles were so swollen I couldn't walk, couldn't feel my feet at all....see, it could be worse

I found a workout that totally kicked my a@@ .... sorry, no other way to describe what this did to me. I am sitting here with my hair soaked as if I just took a shower, my shirt soaked, and my heart still racing thought I've been done awhile. I want to start doing this at least 3 days a week because I couldn't finish the last bit today, it might have killed me! It's the sample workout from one of the trainers on Biggest Loser, and it's up on their website, but if you don't want to jump hoops to find it on there, here's my version of it. It was designed for a treadmill or outside workout, but I did it on my gazelle and it worked great. It is part cardio, then part weights, and you're supposed to go directly from the cardio straight into the weights and the weight section should be done without stopping between exercises. I adjusted it some because the times didn't add up as they said it should, so here is my version:

A. 30 Minutes Cardio

1. 5 minute slow warm up
2. 3 minute light jog
3. 1 minute walk
4. 3 minute medium jog
5. 1 minute walk
6. 3 minute intense jog
7. 1 minute walk
8. 5 minute intense jog
9. 1 minute walk
10. 5 minute go as fast as possible
11. 2 minute slow walk to recover

B. 30 Minutes Weights

1. 1 minute push ups
2. 1 minute squats
3. 1 minute shoulder press (medium weight)
4. 1 minute squats & hold weights
5. 1 minute bicep curls (medium weight)
6. 1 minute alternating lunges & hold weights
7. 1 minute tricep dips on chair
8. 1 minute alternating lunges
9. 1 minute lat row rotating arms (heavy weight)
10. 1 minute lunges
11. repeat this circuit 1 more time
12. 7 minutes doing abs & stretching

I can't do push ups on floor, so I do them on the wall, stand kinda back and lean forward and move your hands further and closer apart to work different muscles. It works well until you're strong enough to do them on the floor (learned it from Kathy Smith, she's my fav). Shoulder press is to hold weights at shoulders and lift up over head. I used a chair as someone here suggested for the squats, go down like sitting and back up. Tricep dips are to put hands on edge of a chair and lift your body weight up and down.

Let me know if anyone else does this! It was SO hard for me, but it's a good workout.

Theresa

Alas Theresa you are a better woman than I-I readily admit it. I think I am going to watch for an excersize bike through freecycle though. I could hop on that and get some extra movement in. Between the yard and all the messes ect I clean everyday-I work up quite the sweat.

Michelle you could have done alot worse than subway way lots. The important thing is that you put your focus back where it needs to be and oh yes I know all about toddlers and paint. I have been painting the girls furniture and it has been quite the ordeal to keep them both out of it.

Speaking of painting, need to put another coat on and clean out and vacuum my car Mabel. She is a pit.
Melissa

umm Theresa, I am with Melissa there- although it looks like a kick butt work out It would prolly kill me or at least kick my butt But I did enjoy the BL2 last night and have checked out website info on it. I may think about incorporating some of the work out- but then I think-- hey if I CAN one day do this I'd be in really good shape... and even though I don't like hard- I do LOVE challenges so maybe I will attempt it??

Melra- OH no you don't girl.. You have come too far to give up-you so rock and you are such a motivational person.. come on you can do it!!!!!!!!
I do understand the feelings though When I read your post, I thought AHA! I am not the only one in a really rotten mood.
Nothing seems to satisfy the cravings I've been having and I have been just plain hungry lately - and I really think I'm NOT hungry I just want to eat, and I just want to eat certain foods-like today all I wanted was peaches and cottage cheese. I ate other things but only really wanted that and last night I wanted sweet but crunchy so I mashed up 1/2 a banana and mixed it with a 1/2cup of SF/FF chocolate pudding and sprinkled a tablespoon of kashi go lean crunch on top . tonight all I want is chicken and tomatoes in a pita.. I am so weird- and I have to get a can of pumpkin mix as those muffins sound so good.. do you think they'd freeze ok??
Congrats to everyone on their successes- even small steps are better than NO steps..I am going to keep telling my self that.
everyone have a great night!!
me tonight

yep they freeze fine-I put them in there for the main fact that I knew if they were out, Josh would polish them off in a day. They passed the freezer test here. I just couldn't believe how easy they were and it really satifies the chocolicious factor too.
Melissa

I am making some tomorrow as soon as i buy a can of pumpkin -maybe even tonight I amy have to run to the winn dixie for milk and pumpkin LOL

Hang in there Melra!!! We all have crappy days now and then - but you have come so far...don't stop now!!! You can do it!! oh god do i sound like that freak guy... what is his name...tony little..... icky (sorry if anyone likes him)

Hope everyone here is far away from Rita, what a horrible summer it has been for storms.

I have pretty much been on track since this horrible past weekend. I have excercised all week too. Have only lost .5 more, but I'm not complaining!!

Keep up the great work!
Melissa those muffins sounds great! Can't wait to try them!

Tonight was another night of eating out. My friends are all so good. They know my DH is away for almost 2 weeks and I am so lonely. We had tomatoes from the garden eggplant parm and green salad. There was also London broil, but I don't eat meat very often. I had the thinnest, tiniest piece of homemade cherry pie for dessert, about 3 spoon fulls, and I didn't eat the crust, so fitday says I'm under 1300 for the day. For me it's a miracle to go to someones house and not feel I have to eat everything in sight and just because my friend made dessert, doesn't mean I have to eat a huge piece.
I started knitting a blanket for the new grandchild due in December. I want to have it ready for the baby shower Oct 23. Knitting is a good way for me to keep my hands busy and out of food.
Melissa- I'm afraid to make the yummy pumpkin things, cause I can't have sweets in the house at all. They call to me and I must run and eat them. Maybe later on.
Laura

Come on Melra!! You just gotta get through this weak spot! We all have them and we feel like we are alone, but just coming in here instead of hitting the fridge shows you have the will to keep going! You have come so far and your goal is within reach! (are we all tony little today??) We are all here for you!

Good for you Laura staying op! You have some really good friends there! Makes me miss mine since I moved It takes so long to let new people in your life, or for them to let you in. You all here are really all I have right now! WOW does that make my life sound sad? It's really not! I have 6 great kids and a super wonderful hubby, and I would give up all my friends and other family just to be here with them! OK, sorry I went kinda off there!

I made it through day 21 with no soda!! I can't believe after drinking 2-4 a day that I have made it 3 weeks! WOOHOO! But I tell ya, I have really been thinking about having one! Then I will start my 21 day challenge all over again!

Well, I hope everyone had a great day, I'll check in again tomorrow-after I make those pumpkin/choc muffins!

Kathy

Congratulations on the "no soda" Kathy! I know that's not easy!

Laura, I quilt and it really does help keep me out of the munchies if I'm busy sewing, so keep those knitting needles moving!

I'm really going to have to try those muffins! They sound wonderful and SO easy! Thanks! Does anyone have any idea what the calorie count would be on one muffin?

Merla, how are things going now? You aren't quitting on us are you?

I got right out and walked for an hour this morning. My back really put me behind in exercise...I'm going to really have to work hard to meet this months goal!

my legs are a bit sore today from that workout, so it's just cardio today. I don't really feel anything in my arms, so I think I need to do it with heavier weights next time. The lunges are what got my legs sore...those are tough!

I am feeling nervous and anxious today because so many little things are changing right now, and I don't deal with change well. I like things to be the same unless the change comes within my own control, my own actions that I choose. Right now my hubby is changing everything around and I feel out of control of it and it's making me want to eat. So, I went to the store this AM and got some baby carrots and cucumbers and have been munching on them instead of something fatty. It's just small things, like he changed our auto insurance, is right now changing us to a new bank for all our accounts, bought his motorcycle, etc. Just little things but it makes me feel like eating because it's not changes I would make. I know, I sound like a baby but I just don't deal well with change, even if they are harmless.

Hope everyone has a good day. Where is Melra?? Ohhhh Melllrrraaa! YOu have to come back, no giving up. I"m not giving up on you...so you can't give up on yourself either. Come back and post, even if it's just to say you're alive.

Theresa

melra don't give up! you are doing so well! getting discouraged is a natural part of trying to lose weight.. it never happens as quickly as we hope. but it will happen if you keep on going!
well congratulations to everyone! i have fallen behind on posts and now i can't even remember everyone who had a loss in the last three pages.. melissa, sandi, and laura i know did. hmm, am i missing people? i must be. congrats to all y'all too! melissa, those muffins sound to die for!
luan that is a great idea about the gym! i go to 24 hr too. i think you are only about 20 minutes from me. pm me about it.
well i did a very bad bad bad thing. i went to karaoke with my friends in san diego, and after a few beers, i needed some food on the way back to my friend's house. mexican food is my weakness i think. we were in a taco shop drive through, and my brain was saying "shrimp taco," but my lips said "california burrito." i bet luan knows about this local delicacy (except up in l.a. area, they put beans in it. ick.) :wink: well, i think this burrito has about 1500-2000 calories. huge tortilla, steak, french fries, salsa (usually it's sour cream, but this place was weird). i just gobbled it down, every bite. what was i thinking?!? i have never slipped up this bad on my diet before and i was mortified at myself. even without the burrito, it would have been a bad day calorie wise. my total for monday was 3245 cals (assuming 1500 for the burrito.) well, before my diet, i would eat this sort of thing without even thinking about it. how does anyone in this state stay thin when we have access to these delicious burritos afterward i felt like i had poisoned myself.
well i just got right back on the wagon. another week of ice cream abstinence to make up for my big whoopsee. at least i did not gain any weight. i actually lost a half pound if you can believe it.