Roaches . . . EWWW! That is one thing I don't miss from living in Virginia. In the West, we get ants (lots of them) and silverfish (yucky), but no more roaches!
Melissa- I'm confused...who's site is it were looking at? I think I must of missed something...when I click it goes to what looks to be Kai's site???? Have I lost my mind or what
Haha - I'm born and raised in Hawaii, so I'm down with the roaches. It's something we get used to having around. Now that I'm in Alberta, it's SO NICE to never, ever feel that *crunch* under your foot in the middle of the night!
You girls are TOTALLY chatty! I am so not keeping up! My good news is that this morning was my WI and it was good. (Down 5.5 from starting weight!)
Also on the topic of bumper numbers - I have more than one. Is that allowed? 242 was HUGE for me. I kept staring at it for so long. I'd gain, I'd lose, I'd end up right back there. Now I'm dealing with 220. That was my pre-preg weight. I got back to that 6 weeks after giving birth. Now that my son is 17 months, I'm FINALLY moving away from it. I don't want to see it again!
185 is my lowest weight ever, so that will be a huge one for me to surpass. You know how it is - when you can break into new ground... I can't wait to get back there!
WOOOOHOOOO Jaime!! Way to go on that 5.5lbs!!! Excellent job this week, keep it up! 242 has been a thorn in my side as well! I should bust it this week! Then its bubye forever!
Whew, 4 pages since I posted last night. You guys are amazing! I really enjoy reading everyone's posts!
Question of the day:
My comfort foods are red wine and dark chocolate. Fortunately, the current research says that both of them have some health benefits I use a very small (3 oz) wine glass that is tapered to look like it holds more than it does (thank you Brian Wansink - Mindless Eating) and I buy extra dark, rich (usually European but not always) chocolate. I repackage it in small portions so that I am not tempted to eat more than I should at a time.
Good day for me - I posted my weight which is down 3.4 lbs from my starting weight We had a "snow day" at school, so I was able to get a lot done without my phone ringing off the hook. What a blessing!
I promised myself I would start my exercise routine by 5 tonight, so I'm off - I will try to check back in later
Sorry for not posting sooner, it's just been crazy busy.
My weigh in went well yesterday I am down a total of three lbs from when I started last Monday so I guess that's OK. I just pray and hope to God it contineus and I don't plateau again.
I need all of your opinion, I've being doing LA since last January and I am paid up until this March, either than the break I took right before Christmas I have been on plan and pretty faithful until I plateaued. I stayed there for so long 175 that I guess I just got discouraged and depressed and took a break and let go a little, which led me to 183. My question or what I would love is if you think that sometimes if you are on aplan does your body get so used to it that it needs a change? I don't eat the same thing everyday but I do stay on plan....I know I probably don't make any sense, I guess what I am asking is if you think I should explore different ways such as calorie counting or weight watchers. Has anyone been on a plan for a long time, done well than plateaued and switched to another plan and continues to excel and lose weight?
Well unfortunately I have to run, and I am sure there are plenty of spelling mistakes, so I do apologize.
By the way you guys rock, your post are truly inspiring.
Boy, I feel behind on the thread! I stopped in to see what was going on with the team (sorry some ladies are dealing with some personal chaos ) I'm sure things will get better. Stay positive! I know you can do it!
I put in my weight for this week. I lost weight! I'm so happy, because I really pushed myself. I pulled a muscle in my chest earlier this week. It is especially painful when I inhale (ha ha, can't stop doing that! I kind of need to inhale!) or when I lean forward or backward. Anyway, I still went to every workout, but did "legs only" in the pool. It was darn painful, even two diff't prescription painkillers & some xtra strength tylenol later, but by golly, I really need to lose weight right now. I'm really proud about my week. And the muscle feels SO much better already. I'll be good to go next week, I'm sure.
As for my comfort food, Dark chocolate comes in #1. No idea how to make that better, other than avoiding it altogether! lol!
Oh yeah, before I head out as far a the question asked personal trainer or chef....I would chose personal trainer all the way. My dream has always been to have one...someone like Jillian that puts up with no BS and says it the way it is. I would love to exercise the right way for my body.
As usual, just a quick check-in to let you know I'm still dedicated to this challenge and my overall "mission". Weighing in and posting tomorrow morning. Have a great night!
I'm getting ready to head to the gym for my 4th workout of the week That means one more on Sunday and I've met my goal of 5 for the week! I'm not looking forward to going out in the cold tonight, but I know I don't want to go tomorrow when the high is supposed to be 6 degrees! I told my husband to just leave the car running when he gets home, so it will be nice and warm and it has seat warmers
) I'm sure things will get better. Stay positive! I know you can do it!
And the muscle feels SO much better already. I'll be good to go next week, I'm sure.
